Chicago's restaurant scene is built for groups. From Italian family-style spots to beer halls and steakhouses, the city knows how to feed a crowd. Here are the best options.
Italian Family-Style
RPM Italian
Upscale Italian with multiple private dining rooms. Great for corporate groups.
Quartino
Huge space with family-style Italian. One of the best for very large groups.
Aba
Mediterranean with sharable plates. Rooftop and private space available.
Steakhouses
Chicago is a steakhouse city. Most have private rooms perfect for corporate groups and celebrations.
Gibson's
Chicago institution with private dining. The quintessential Chicago steakhouse experience.
Swift & Sons
Modern steakhouse with beautiful private spaces. Trendy and impressive.
Gene & Georgetti
Old-school Italian steakhouse. Classic Chicago since 1941.
Beer Halls & Casual
Kaiser Tiger
German beer hall with sausages. Massive space, no reservation needed for most areas.
Paddy Long's
Bacon-focused bar with huge space. Perfect for casual group hangs.
Revolution Brewing
Brewpub with great food. Huge taproom works for large groups.
Asian Groups
Momotaro
Upscale Japanese with private tatami rooms. Impressive for special occasions.
Chinatown Restaurants
MingHin, Phoenix, and others have banquet facilities for large groups.
By Neighborhood
Chicago Group Dining Tips
- River North is easiest: Most accessible for groups from different areas
- West Loop is trendiest: Great for impressing out-of-town guests
- Use the L: Many group-friendly restaurants are near L stops
- Winter coat check: Groups with 10+ coats—call ahead about storage
- Holiday bookings: Book 6-8 weeks ahead for November-January events
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