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The Best Bets for Group Dining in Chicago
Quartino is one of The Best Bets for Group Dining in Chicago.

1. Quartino

8.7
626 N State St (at W Ontario St), Chicago, IL
Italian Restaurant · Near North Side · 345 tips and reviews

Linda F.Linda Felter: So great for groups. Who doesn't love Italian small plates and good house wine to share?!?

Café Ba-Ba-Reeba! is one of The Best Bets for Group Dining in Chicago.

2. Café Ba-Ba-Reeba!

9.1
2024 N Halsted St (btwn W Dickens Ave & W Armitage Ave), Chicago, IL
Tapas Restaurant · North Side · 221 tips and reviews

Erika D.Erika Davis: Paella is delicious! Fun place to hangout with a group of friends. 

Girl & The Goat is one of The Best Bets for Group Dining in Chicago.

3. Girl & The Goat

9.1
809 W Randolph St (at Halsted St), Chicago, IL
New American Restaurant · West Town · 552 tips and reviews

Champoa B.Champoa Bour: We ordered everything on the menu. Not one thing was bad. This place is worth the wait!

Piece Brewery and Pizzeria is one of The Best Bets for Group Dining in Chicago.

4. Piece Brewery and Pizzeria

9.2
1927 W North Ave (btwn Elk Grove Ave & Damen Ave), Chicago, IL
Pizzeria · Wicker Park · 350 tips and reviews
Green Street Smoked Meats is one of The Best Bets for Group Dining in Chicago.

5. Green Street Smoked Meats

9.3
112 N Green St (btwn Washington Blvd & Randolph St), Chicago, IL
BBQ Joint · West Town · 152 tips and reviews

yuri c.yuri c: Got the chopped brisket sandwich with coleslaw and a sampling of the sauces. The coleslaw and the potato salad are highly recommended! The place has a great casual vibe... good for a group gathering!

Sunda is one of The Best Bets for Group Dining in Chicago.

6. Sunda

8.9
110 W Illinois St (btwn N LaSalle Dr & N Clark St), Chicago, IL
Sushi Restaurant · River North · 288 tips and reviews

Veronica H.Veronica H: Go with a group and sit at the Chef's table. The Brussel sprout salad and kale and seaweed salads and edamame shitake dumplings make great starters.

The Purple Pig is one of The Best Bets for Group Dining in Chicago.

7. The Purple Pig

500 N Michigan Ave (at W Illinois St), Chicago, IL
Mediterranean Restaurant · Streeterville · 633 tips and reviews

Jenny C.Jenny Ch: Get there early or wait forever; no resos! Group faves: bone marrow, milk braised pork shoulder, & cauliflower. Big wine list!

Siena Tavern is one of The Best Bets for Group Dining in Chicago.

8. Siena Tavern

8.9
51 W Kinzie St (at N Dearborn St), Chicago, IL
Italian Restaurant · Near North Side · 190 tips and reviews

Chicago TribuneChicago Tribune: With only numbers serving as names, the cocktail list at this contemporary Italian restaurant forces you to pay special attention to ingredients before making a pick. Read more.

90 Miles Cuban Cafe is one of The Best Bets for Group Dining in Chicago.

9. 90 Miles Cuban Cafe

8.9
2540 W Armitage Ave (at Stave St), Chicago, IL
Cuban Restaurant · Logan Square · 173 tips and reviews

Emily K.Emily Kane: This beautiful BYOB joint has some of *the* most authentic Cuban grub. You're a fool if you don't get empanadas to start. And the churrasco is a great entree to combat all the rum in your system.

Greek Islands is one of The Best Bets for Group Dining in Chicago.

10. Greek Islands

8.7
200 S Halsted St (at Adams St), Chicago, IL
Greek Restaurant · Greektown · 130 tips and reviews

Erika D.Erika Davis: Personally, I love their sides. Potatoes & rice pilaf are my favorites. Portion size is pretty big, so I recommend sharing

Big Star is one of The Best Bets for Group Dining in Chicago.

11. Big Star

8.9
1531 N Damen Ave (at N Wicker Park Ave), Chicago, IL
Taco Restaurant · Wicker Park · 572 tips and reviews

Sam H.Sam Herbert: Delicious tacos, great margaritas, awesome outside area. Pretty surprised and and impressed by this place!

HUB 51 is one of The Best Bets for Group Dining in Chicago.

12. HUB 51

8.2
51 W Hubbard St (at Dearborn St), Chicago, IL
New American Restaurant · Near North Side · 249 tips and reviews

Madeline G.Madeline Gullett: They have something for everyone! Burgers, sushi, salads, drinks, everything! I can go with my friends or dad and everyone's happy. I personally love the sushi and salads!

The Publican is one of The Best Bets for Group Dining in Chicago.

13. The Publican

8.9
837 W Fulton Market (at N Green St), Chicago, IL
New American Restaurant · Fulton Market · 358 tips and reviews

Deandra T.Deandra Tan: Come with a group for maximum sampling of beers and plates alike. Pork rinds, grilled carrots, steak tartar, and falafel were all very, very tasty.

Mercadito is one of The Best Bets for Group Dining in Chicago.

14. Mercadito

8.4
108 W Kinzie St (btwn Clark St & LaSalle Blvd), Chicago, IL
Mexican Restaurant · River North · 247 tips and reviews

Leland B.Leland Brewster: No doubt priced and portioned for River North but the tacos and guacamole are delicious and worth a trip.

Gibsons Bar & Steakhouse is one of The Best Bets for Group Dining in Chicago.

15. Gibsons Bar & Steakhouse

8.9
1028 N Rush St (at E Bellevue Pl), Chicago, IL
Steakhouse · Gold Coast · 282 tips and reviews

Travel + LeisureTravel + Leisure: The portions are huge, so plan to share every course, including sides (the two-pound double baked potato is a signature) and desserts. Read more.