Chicago Restaurants in Chicago with Entertainment: Live Music

Uncommon Ground on Clark

All-day eatery known for seasonal American fare, housemade organic beer, wine, drinks & live music.

Logan Square Farmers' Market

The Logan Square Farmers' Market celebrates the community through food and neighborhood engagement, offering an array of locally sourced produce, meats, cheeses, provisions, and more.

La Cantina Grill

Mexican restaurant in Chicago’s South Loop. We are located near Soldier Field and McCormick Place at 1911 S. Michigan Avenue. We have a full-service restaurant, bar, outdoor patio, and offer carryout, delivery, and catering.

Calo Ristorante

Italian & American cuisine such as pizza, seafood & steak served in a casual, Old World setting.

Spectrum Bar & Grill

This neighborhood bar with American & Greek foods keeps late hours & has live music on weekends.

Sapori Trattoria

A childhood chef Chef/Owner Anthony lived part of his life in Italy on his grandfather's farm where he learned the Italian way — l'ambiente Italiano. Just after being established in 2001, Sapori Trattoria struggled and almost closed its doors in 2003. With persistence, perseverance, and most of all with God's help, Sapori Trattoria grew to be the neighborhood darling.

El Nuevo Mexicano

El Nuevo Mexicano is Chicago’s spot to find a mix of traditional and creative Mexican dishes. We offer authentic options such as homemade Poblano Mole Enchiladas, Chipotle Carnitas, and Carne Sada en Salsa Molcajete.

Chicago Cultural Center

This city of Chicago treasure encompasses the Studio and Claudia Cassidy theaters, art galleries and more, showcasing a wide variety of concerts, plays, dance performances, art shows and other events. It also houses two gift shops and a tourist information center. Don't miss the fabulous Tiffany dome.

The center's Randolph Cafe offers sandwiches, coffee drinks and free lunchtime concerts.

Millie's Supper Club

Thanks to a long-term love affair born during summer trips to the Northwoods, a real Wisconsin style supper club has opened in the city of Chicago. Owner Brian Reynolds is the man smitten by supper clubs and he is excited to have opened his own -- Millie's Supper Club. It is named for his grandmother, who introduced Reynolds to many of the iconic Supper Clubs throughout Wisconsin as he was growing up.

Fondue Stube

"A fondue experience in the classic European tradition." Classic cheese fondue and fondue bourguignonne, with bargain prices on weekdays.

Cigars and Stripes

Restaurant & lounge with a rock ‘n’ roll vibe featuring barbecue, beer & a cigar store.

Avenue Ale House

Diverse beers & pub grub served in a cavernous bar with sports on TV, a rooftop patio & live music.

Ras Dashen

Casual spot featuring a traditional Ethiopian menu with both meat & vegetarian options & a full bar.

Carol's Pub

Honky-tonk bar featuring live country-western music, line dancing & karaoke since 1973.

The Promontory

The guys behind Michelin-starred Dusek's and Longman & Eagle bring their magic touch to the South Side. The Promontory is their contribution to the Hyde Park neighborhood, and it's located in the center of the area's action at 53rd Street.

Wild Hare

The best live reggae music, Jerk Shack Caribbean Barbecue, late kitchen and friendly vibes!

Hideout

"The Hideout is music, art, performance, plays, poetry, rock and rebellion." Called the Hideout since its legal opening in 1934, the onetime speakeasy is housed in a 100-year-old balloon-frame house. Live music features nightly and regular fundraisers promote largely liberal causes.

Flamingo Rum Club

Chicagoans can now get a rich taste of South American and Caribbean entertainment yearround with the arrival of the Flamingo Rum Club. It's rich with flavor, particularly honing in on nostalgic Cuban culture.

Grafton Pub and Grill

Traditional Irish pub offering signature burgers, a big whiskey menu & Irish-American folk music.

Boleo

There's a hot Latin party popping off in the bustling Financial District. That's at Boleo, the yearround rooftop South American-inspired cocktail lounge at the Kimpton Gray Hotel.

Navy Pier

Year-round family attraction on Lake Michigan features entertainment, cruises, special events, shops, restaurants, a food court, more than 50 acres of parks, gardens, rides and more.

Atmosphere

Neon-filled gay bar offering male go-go dancers, drag shows, DJs, stripper bingo & other events.

Vic Theatre/Brew & View

The acoustics are near perfect, and the balcony has wonderful sight-lines. When there's no live music, hit the Brew & View. Singular to all of northern Illinois, the Brew & View is the Vic's alter ego, transforming the theater from music to movies.

Lazy Bird

One of three concepts at Hoxton Chicago, located in Fulton Market District, Lazy Bird is a subterranean cocktail lounge. Its specialty? It's all laid out in an intricately designed menu that advertises 52 classic cocktails--one for every day of the week.

Hawkeye's Bar & Grill

Hawkeye's Bar & Grill is located in the heart of the historic Little Italy district in Chicago, we offer food, fun, drink and an exciting party atmosphere.

La Justicia

Serving traditional authentic Mexican dishes from breakfast to dinner and Weekend specials with some of the best Margarita's around! Enjoy this casual family dining atmosphere.

Coq d'Or, The Drake Hotel

The first bar in Chicago granted a liquor license after the repeal of Prohibition always makes a lasting impression with authentic decor that's been restored to its original glory.

Sluggers Sports Bar & Dueling Pianos

Sports bar with second floor batting cages, skeeball & other games, along with a dueling piano bar.

Long Room

This Irving Park pub at the corner of Irving Park Road and Ashland Avenue has been around for almost 20 years. During that time, it's maintained a respectable rep for local live entertainment.

Subterranean

Support Subterranean by donating or by purchasing a gift card — redeemable for food, drinks, and tickets to shows at Beat Kitchen, Subterranean, Underbar, and Beat Kitchen on the Riverwalk.

Alhambra Palace Restaurant

With its astounding, lavish decor, Alhambra is as close as you can get to Moorish South of Spain without leaving Chicago. Live entertainment regularly featuring belly shows.

Munno Pizzeria & Bistro

3rd Coast Cafe & Wine Bar

Open from early morning to midnight, the 3rd Coast offers something for everyone: Breakfast and brunch, coffee-bar drinks, an a full menu, and an extensive wine list.

Kashmir

Do you like to drink and dance with beautiful people? Yes?! Then Kashmir is for you.

House of Blues Back Porch Restaurant

Hubbard Inn

Executive Chef Eric Babula (Punch Bowl, City Works, Old Town Pour House, Waldorf Astoria, RA Sushi) is behind the menu at the newly renovated Hubbard Inn, which underwent more than $1 million in remodeling.

Back Room

The venerable live blues and jazz venue moves one block south after more than 40 years in the same home. In its new space, the Back Room is now under ownership of Three Headed Productions, which also owns the adjacent The Drawing Room.

Petterino's

Old Town School of Folk Music - Lincoln Square

The main concert venue for Chicago's famed folk-music school.

Green Mill

People come from all over to hear some of the best jazz around from local and traveling acts.

Charleston

Cozy corner bar offering cocktails & a large craft beer list plus weekend live music & DJs.

Smoke Daddy

Live music, slow-cooked, smoked meats and craft beers are just a few of the reasons why this BBQ joint has been a popular attraction in the Wicker Park neighborhood for more than 15 years.

B.L.U.E.S.

Here's a place where you're likely to spot local blues stars chilling out in the audience as well as on stage. B.L.U.E.S., an intimate, down-home venue with limited seating, gets you right into the action.

Phyllis' Musical Inn

Chicago's historical alternative/punk rock underground birthplace

Nonno Pino's

Our unique menu features pastas, thin crust pizzas, and a variety of meat and seafood entrees. We use only high quality, seasonal ingredients in our dishes. You can custom-select your group or party menu from our wide variety of appetizers, entrees, and desserts.

Bar on Buena

Euro-American pub offers 18 beers on tap; outdoor seating.

Fifth Province Pub

Chicago is the fifth province of Ireland, some say, and this weekends-only bar in the Irish American Heritage Center pays tribute to all things Irish, with beer and a menu of fish and chips, Irish sausage and other pub grub. Call for the schedule of live music and ceili dancing.

Edgewater Beach Cafe

Housed inside the 1920s Edgewater Beach Apartments, this intimate, family-owned restaurant is one of the North Side's hidden gems. The dining room is quiet and classic and the food is classic.

Untitled

This River North attraction is a throwback to yesteryear, particularly during the years when Prohibition was in effect. Untitled features four distinct experiences: the whiskey lounge, champagne salon, Backstage live music room, and library-influenced dining room.

Kingston Mines

Metro

Chicago's independent music venue since '82.

Zebra Lounge

Celebrating its 85th Anniversary this year, the Zebra lounge has been in business in Chicago since 1929 and holds the third oldest liquor license in the city. The bar, located off the main Division strip inside the Canterbury Court apartment building, features live piano players seven nights a week.

Bird's Nest

For the thirtysomething professional who's still a frat-boy at heart.

Mr. Brown's Lounge - Loop

Reggae tunes, a subtle island vibe and authentic yet affordable Jamaican cuisine is served up in two locations in West Town and the Loop. The downtown location, opened in 2015, is housed next to the Hard Rock Hotel.

Atlantic Bar and Grill

Informal spot for Irish chow & brews, plus live music nights & sports broadcasts in chill environs.

Piece Pizzeria & Brewery

East Coast-style pizza, handcrafted beers and live karaoke bands add a different twist to this Bucktown pizza parlor. The venue also doubles as a microbrewery, and many of its signature suds are award winning.

Masada

From the folks behind Sultan's Market comes this palatial Middle Eastern restaurant and bar. Masada spans multiple floors and dining rooms to give Logan Square a glamorous taste of Middle Eastern dining and drinking.

Reggie's Music Joint

We're not happy 'til you're not happy. Bar, Music Venue, & Rooftop Deck.

Ethiopian Diamond - Broadway

Casual restaurant & bar featuring Ethiopian stews (both meat & veggie) & weekly live music.

The New Dating Game

Mature crowd with a various of music being play on a daily basis. 30and over

Bub City

It's the 1990s all over again with the resurrection of Bub City, a country-themed BBQ joint owned by Lettuce Entertain You Enterprises. This time around, LEYE chairman Rich Melman's children have updated the concept, which includes Three Dots and a Dash, an ambitious cocktail program and lower-level tiki lounge.

Gallery 37 Center for the Arts

The city of Chicago-owned Gallery 37 Center for the Arts is home to several innovative arts programs, including After School Matters and the Chicago Public Schools' Advanced Arts Education Program. The Center also hosts World Kitchen cooking classes, the

Tack Room

Drawing inspiration from the 1890’s, when every local Czech tavern owner had a carriage house, John Dusek had one of his own at Thalia Hall.

Blue Chicago (at Superior)

Late-night blues club with a casual crowd of adults (21 & over) enjoying music & drinks.

Big Joe's

Old-school watering hole for beer & bar games including pool, darts & table-top turtle derby.

Pressure Billiards & Café

Contemporary pool hall & entertainment venue with live comedy, TVs, drinks & bar food.

Bar Goa

Goa is a city on the southwestern coast of India; it's a former Portuguese territory, and the food at Goa restaurant in Chicago reflects a blend of Indian and Portuguese culinary traditions.

Mr. Brown's Lounge

Jamaican-focused restaurant offers authentic fare (from beef patties to oxtails to jerk chicken), music and staff in a contemporary atmosphere. Some highlights include a family recipe for island-style mac and cheese, Grape Nuts ice cream and the slightly sweet traditional cocoa bread.

Tilted Kilt Pub & Eatery-Chicago

One of several local outposts of the original Tilted Kilt Pub and Eatery, which opened in 2003 in Las Vegas. The Celtic theme is barely reflected in its menus, which stick mainly to pub grub — pizza, burgers, sandwiches – plus entrees like "shepherd's" pie (made with beef) and lasagna.

Taste of Peru

This small Peruvian restaurant serves authentic South American fare in large portions. Seafood i a specialty.

Dusek's Board & Beer/Punch House

The team behind The Empty Bottle and Longman & Eagle have restored an old Pilsen opera house to its original state, but with contemporary updates. Originally named Thalia Hall, Dusek's Board & Beer and lower-level Punch House

Park West

One of Chicago's best equipped multimedia facilities, this historic concert venue opened in 1925 as the Park Lane vaudeville theater. Remodeled as a nightclub in the 1970s, today, it showcases top local and national entertainers.

Rosa's Lounge

Since 1984 Rosa's Lounge is a family owned and operated blues club on Chicago's near Northwest Side, ten minutes from downtown.

Chief O'Neill's Pub & Restaurant - Chicago

Opened in the fall of 1999 by All-Ireland musicians Brendan and Siobhan McKinney, Chief O'Neill's celebrates the Celtic music preserved by its namesake. An Irish and American menu features in the dining room and the extensive outdoor cafe.

Carnivale

A venue this big, vibrant and full of energy deserves a fitting menu. Carnivale spotlights the cuisine of many countries in South America and there's an exotic cocktail list to complement.

Shannon's Irish Pub

Shepherd’s pie, steaks & hearty Irish & American fare served in a cozy tavern with a backyard patio.

Beat Kitchen

Local bands and comedy shows are the attraction at this neighborhood venue with a full kitchen.

Merkle’s Bar and Grill

Relaxed neighborhood bar with a large & changing beer list plus American pub eats.

La Pena

La Peña means a place where people can have different choices — Ecuadorian food, drinks, live music, poetry and dance — all at the same time. It means a place for gatherings.

Underground Lounge

Subterranean nightspot featuring live goth, metal & industrial acts, DJs, a dance floor & drinks.

Thorne Auditorium

This auditorium on Northwestern University's downtown campus hosts many cultural events open to the public.

Enoteca Roma Ristorante

You'll get an authentic Northern Italian experience at this comfortable Wicker Park bistro and bakery. Owner/chef Fabio Sorano whips up signature dishes from his homeland and his mother oversees the bakery, Letizia's. The wine and cocktail list are all Italian focused.

River Roast

Local powerhouses Tony Mantuano (Bar Toma, Spiaggia, Piano Terzo) and John Hogan (Kiki's Bistro, Keefer's Steakhouse) join forces to create this meat-focused waterfront restaurant and bar.

Lobby at the Peninsula Chicago

The Michelin-starred Lobby at the Peninsula Chicago serves contemporary American cuisine for breakfast, lunch and dinner -- plus traditional tea service.

Bandera

At Bandera you'll find a neighborhood restaurant where you can enjoy the exciting theater of a kitchen in the round. We roast our rotisserie chickens all day over an open fire.

Sinha Elegant Cuisine

Blue Chicago (at Ohio)

It's ladies night almost every night at this female-dominated blues venue downtown. It's also very family friendly for those looking to bring the whole gang out for a good rockin' time.

Geja's Cafe

Since 1965, Geja's has been serving cheese fondue, fondue bourguignonne, chocolate fondue and a wide variety of wines. Consistently named one of the country's most romantic establishments to dine, Geja's boasts two to three engagement proposals a week.

Joe's Bar

They've got the usual multiple flat-screen monitors, nightly specials and live-music acts, but Tuesday nights are reserved for "Quarter Beer Night."

Winter’s Jazz Club

It’s the sort of place to completely immerse yourself into the music. No cell phone use allowed—and that’s a good thing. Winter’s is a traditional jazz club that’s been modernized. You’ll love it for its intimacy and dedication to the best of straight ahead, classic, vocal and swing.

Odyssey Cruises

Cruise for cocktails, brunch, lunch or dinner coupled with live entertainment, DJs and wonderful Lake Michigan views. The 700-passenger ship, the largest cruise vessel on Lake Michigan, is 200 feet ong and 55 feet high,

Davenport's Piano Bar and Cabaret

A destination for cabaret music in Chicago, Davenport's features a piano bar up front and an intimate showroom in the back, where some of the city's best vocalists perform. The cabaret room has a cover charge and a two-drink minimum, but most nights the lively piano bar is free or passes the hat for a a couple of dollars.

Metropolis Coffee Company

Edgewater coffeehouse is best known for its superb java, which is roasted in small batches. You'll also find fresh pastries and sandwiches plus occasional live acts, from music to spoken-word events.

Spirit of Chicago Cruises

Cruise for cocktails, brunch, lunch or dinner coupled with live entertainment, DJs and wonderful Lake Michigan views. The Spirit cruises year-round. The four-story, 192-foot ship features three climate-controlled dining decks with three indoor bars, two dance floors and stage areas and panoramic windows.

Bordel

This esoteric speakeasy space above Black Bull takes its cue from NYC's PDT and Canelaria in Paris. While Bordel's a cocktail lounge on the highest level, it also incorporates live entertainment in the mix.

Mahoney’s Pub & Grille

There's something for everyone — from sports TV to games to live music — at this bustling pub.

Shenannigans House of Beer

A Chicago Sports Bar When you need to find a spot to celebrate after watching the Bears demolish the Packers, or to celebrate another Cubs victory, She-Nannigans is a no-brainer. With 17 televisions and a projection screen, you will never miss out on a play.

Whole Foods Market - Lincoln Park

Welcome to your Chicago, IL Whole Foods Market! Founded in 1978 in Austin, Texas, Whole Foods Market is the leading retailer of natural and organic foods, the first national "Certified Organic" grocer, and uniquely positioned as America's Healthiest Grocery Store™

Bucktown Pub

It's a no-frills bar that even allows you to bring your dog.

Ras Dashen

Casual spot featuring a traditional Ethiopian menu with both meat & vegetarian options & a full bar.

Martyrs' Restaurant and Pub

Martyrs' offers an almost daily mix of bands ranging from rock to jazz to funk and more, typically with a $5 to $20 cover charge. Get your money's worth by staying for a few drinks and specialty pizzas, like barbecue chicken. The menu also offers build-your-own flat pizzas, burgers and sandwiches, and the kitchen serves till midnight.

Schubas Tavern

This brick and masonry neo-Gothic tavern was built in 1903 by Schlitz Brewery. Chris and Michael Schuba bought the building in 1988, and undertook extensive renovation including restoring the 30-foot Brunswick mahogany bar, tin ceilings and walnut wainscotting in the bar room, and a full makeover of the back music hall where today Schubas presents a diverse line-up of live music seven nights a week.

Mrs. Murphy & Sons Irish Bistro

Dance Studio Vol. 1

The former home for nightclub Studio Paris is now Dance Studio Vol. 1. Owned by the Melman siblings (R.J., Jerrod and Molly), the establishment aims to attract an upscale, yet fun loving crowd that loves to dance.

El Nandu

This Argentinian cafe is highly rated for its empanadas, but check out other specialties like grilled sweetbreads, too.

Fado Irish Pub

This River North night spot doesn't feel like it's part of a chain, as even the locals make it a regular hang. The three-level venue accommodates plenty of guests, but on St. Paddy's Day, lines still wrap around the corner.

Fornetto Mei - a pan-italian restaurant

This hotel restaurant--meaning "beautiful little oven"--fuses Italian specialties with Asian flavors in dishes like brodetto, thin-crust pizza with spicy chili oil, Berkshire pork bolognese, and handmade dumplings and pot stickers.

Castaways

Located right off the beach and volleyball nets, this warm-weather watering hole is the perfet place to catch some rays. Housed in a makeshift ship, this beachy locale is all about the dining and drinking on the ship's main deck, where tropical cocktails and refreshing beers share menu space with shrimp, chicken, salads, and more.

CoCo Restaurant

Coco Traditional Authentic and Modern Puerto Rican Cuisine

Auditorium Theatre

Designed by Ferdinand Peck, Louis Sullivan and Dankmar Adler, the Auditorium Theatre opened in 1889 and was immediately acclaimed as one of the most beautiful and functional theaters in the world. Today, the 3,877-seat theater hosts a variety of music, dance and theatrical events.

Howl at the Moon

Howl At The Moon is home to the World’s Greatest Rock ‘N’ Roll Dueling Piano Show! Our highly talented entertainers will tickle the ivories as well as your funny bones all night while playing the best music from the 70’s to today. We are the perfect spot to party: from Bachelorette parties to divorce parties, we do it all! Audience participation is a must at this dueling piano bar, so be ready to clap, sing, dance, and howl!

Cary’s Lounge

A great little neighborhood bar. No thirst is too big or too small here at Cary's Lounge!

HotHouse

HotHouse is an award winning nfp org. founded in 1987- currently developing a new cultural center while presenting a range of multiarts programs

Duffy's Tavern and Grille

Several large-screen monitors, a generous brunch and live music keep Duffy's Lincoln Park fans happy.

Kopi - A Traveler's Café

Breakfast, sandwiches & other light fare served in a bohemian cafe with a boutique in the rear.

Hard Rock Café - Chicago

Hard Rock Chicago, marked by the giant illuminated iconic guitar that, is in the heart of the vibrant River North neighborhood. Blocks away from the Magnificent Mile, Navy Pier, Theater District and Tilt 360.

Jazz Showcase

Joe Segal's iconic jazz club, one of the oldest continuing jazz venues in the country, makes its third home in the South Loop.

M Lounge

Empty Bottle

This no-frills, neighborhood rock bar also gets a healthy dose of local experimental jazz and hip-hop acts.

City Winery

This New York import in the West Loop makes its own wines on premise. The menu varies from light appetizers to full entrees meant to pair well with the wines. Nightly live entertainment features, too.

Cafe Mustache

Hip hangout offering coffee, local microbrews & light bites in chill quarters with an eclectic look.

Emporium Arcade Bar - Logan Square

Emporium boasts two locations, plus two additional outposts arriving soon in the Fulton Market District and San Francisco.

Briar Street Theater | Blue Man Group

The one-time stable for Marshall Field's horses, built in 1901, this building was turned into a theater with excellent sight lines and fine acoustics in 1985. It has been home to the long-running "Blue Man Group" comedy/performance-art show since 1997. There is limited parking in an adjoining lot.

Xippo

International live music and deejays spinning rock, house and top 40; kitchen open all night; bar open weekdays until 2 am, Saturdays until 3am.

Lincoln Hall

Hampton Social Streeterville

Inspired by the popular East Coast vacation destination, Hampton Social Streeterville features a seafood-centric menu, craft beers and a laid-back, beachy atmosphere.

Doc Ryan's

Irish-themed bar & grill serving pizza & pub fare, with a rooftop beer garden, darts & pool.

Uncommon Ground on Devon

The second Uncommon Ground location embraces an organic philosophy and the environment. It grows some of its produce in a certified-organic farm on the roof.