Bucktown Dinner, Wicker Park Show

4.6 (1,169)

Mon – Thu, 11:30 – 14:30, 17:00 – 22:00; Fri – Sat, 11:30 – 14:30, 17:00 – 23:00

1958 N Damen Ave

Le Bouchon has served Bucktown since 1993, bringing a small, bustling French bistro to Damen Avenue. Its menu includes trout en croûte, beet salad, homemade bread, whole roast duck and apple tart, with classic dishes such as escargot and steak frites also on the menu. Mondays bring half-price wine bottles.

4.7 (399)

Mon – Thu, 17:00 – 22:00; Fri, 17:00 – 23:00; Sat, 10:30 – 15:00, 17:00 – 23:00; Sun, 10:30 – 15:00, 17:00 – 22:00

1840 W North Ave

At Dēliz Italian Steakhouse, the former two-story Etta space offers caviar service, flaky pull-apart layered brioche, truffle-accented cacio e pepe, and frites with aromatic au poivre. Warm wood tables sit beneath fringed red pendant lighting. The bar builds avant-garde drinks with fat-washed spirits and tinctures, while Saturday night brings DJ sets at conversational volume.

4.0 (615)

Wed – Sat, 11:00 – 21:00; Sun, 11:00 – 16:00

2033 West North Avenue

Chop Shop occupies a 100-year-old former auto body shop on North Avenue, combining a sustainable butcher, deli, restaurant and bar. The kitchen serves meat-focused American fare with creative themed drinks. An upstairs 6,000 square foot event space hosts live performances, with views from both the floor and mezzanine. The venue offers indoor and outdoor dining.

4.3 (1,768)

Mon – Fri, 06:30 – 02:00 (+1); Sat – Sun, 06:00 – 02:00 (+1)

2011 W North Ave

Subterranean pairs touring bands, indie acts, hip-hop and late-night themed dance parties with an old-fashioned interior. The two-story Wicker Park venue has an intimate downstairs room. Upstairs, a balcony offers a stage view away from the pit. Check the show's 17+ or 21+ age requirement before making plans.