Chicago Dinner Spots for Friends After Work

4.2 (4,380)

Mon – Sun, 11:00 – 23:00

61 E Madison St

Share buttery deep dish or thin cornmeal crust pizza in a Loop dining room with red checked tablecloths and sports memorabilia. The kitchen also serves classic Italian pasta dishes.

4.5 (10,175)

Mon – Thu, Sun, 11:00 – 23:00; Fri – Sat, 11:00 – 00:00 (+1)

805 S State St

Butter crust deep dish and a full service bar make this South Loop pizzeria an option for a group dinner. Televised sports add another focus at the table. Check expected waits before arriving.

4.4 (451)

Mon, Sun, 11:00 – 08:30 (+1); Fri, 11:00 – 01:00 (+1); Sat, 11:00 – 23:59

829 S Wabash Ave Fl 1, Chicago, IL 60605, USA

House ground smash burgers and plant based options anchor this South Loop counter. Lactose free shakes broaden the choices for friends. Confirm evening opening hours before heading over.

4.2 (4,034)

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

632 N Dearborn St

A two level dining room pairs Asian cuisine and cocktails with a DJ and a towering Quan Yin statue. Round banquettes and private dining areas suit a group evening in River North.