Mon Ami Gabi is one of The 9 Best Places for Merlot in Lincoln Park, Chicago.

1. Mon Ami Gabi

9.2
2300 N Lincoln Park W (at Belden Ave), Chicago, IL
French Restaurant · Lincoln Park · 55 tips and reviews

Mac P.Mac P.: The filet with the merlot butter reduction is the best steak in the city. Seriously.

Joe N.Joe Niedbalski: Filet with Merlot sauce was excellent. Highly recommended.

Kristopher B.Kristopher Boron: The short ribs or hanger steak with Merlot butter...oh my!

The Mayan Palace Mexican Cuisine is one of The 9 Best Places for Merlot in Lincoln Park, Chicago.

2. The Mayan Palace Mexican Cuisine

7.9
2703 N Halsted St (at W Schubert Ave), Chicago, IL
Mexican Restaurant · Park West · 26 tips and reviews

Rob N.Rob N.: Of course the margaritas are great and really on half price Tuesdays and Thursdays. Get anything steak! Wait staff is second to none.

Tony W.Tony Wood: Half price Margaritas on Tuesdays and Thursdays! (3.90)

KfunkyKfunky: Really good place for Mexican Food. . like the taco salad and STRONG ritas.

Geja's Cafe is one of The 9 Best Places for Merlot in Lincoln Park, Chicago.

3. Geja's Cafe

8.4
340 W Armitage Ave, Chicago, IL
Fondue Restaurant · Lincoln Park · 59 tips and reviews

JàNayJàNay: Great Atmosphere. Wine cheese fondue appetizer is a blessing 🙏🏽

Rev &.Rev "The Rev" 😈: When are they going to add hot dogs to the dessert menu? When you roll them in the chocolate sauce and graham crackers, it looks just like kitty poop in a litter box.

Chicago magazineChicago magazine: Gruyère fondue gives way to seafood, aged beef tenderloin, vegetables, or all three, which you bubble in hot oil at the table. For a sexy finish, dip fruit into a pot of flaming chocolate. Read more.

DOC Wine Bar is one of The 9 Best Places for Merlot in Lincoln Park, Chicago.

4. DOC Wine Bar

2602 N Clark St, Chicago, IL
Wine Bar · Park West · 33 tips and reviews

EaterEater: Snuggle up in Lincoln Park with a glass of wine or an app in the back of this cozy spot from Four Star Restaurant Group. Read more.

Rebecca M.Rebecca Mitchell: Holla

Ana F.Ana Fernatt: Go to DOC wine bar. Sit by the fireplace and order the bruschetta trio. Great bang for your buck.

Balena is one of The 9 Best Places for Merlot in Lincoln Park, Chicago.

5. Balena

1633 N Halsted St (btwn Willow St & North Ave), Chicago, IL
Italian Restaurant · Lincoln Park · 66 tips and reviews

Chicago TribuneChicago Tribune: Potato gnocchi with beef heart Bolognese: know that the heart, makes for a wonderfully robust, tangy, meat sauce that, spread across a gentle bed of gnocchi, adds up to a soul-warming winter dish. Read more.

Chicago magazineChicago magazine: We'd go back for the orecchiette alone. Breadcrumbs, kale, and lemon tuck. Yum.

Alex K.Alex Karas: Get. The. Tiramisu.

Boka is one of The 9 Best Places for Merlot in Lincoln Park, Chicago.

6. Boka

8.6
1729 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL
New American Restaurant · Lincoln Park · 104 tips and reviews

XinnieXinnie: Came here for restaurant week and very happy with the visit. Everything is so well made, especially the seared scallop. I enjoyed everything from starters to dessert.

Time Out ChicagoTime Out Chicago: Thought you’d want to know: Kevin Boehm & Rob Katz have been nominated for Restaurateurs of the Year in Time Out Chicago’s 2011 Eat Out Awards. Vote now! Read more.

TripExpertTripExpert: We feature Travel + Leisure, who says, "After starting with creative handcrafted cocktails, which can be customized...move on to seasonal specialties like the braised beef short rib ravioli." Read more.

Sapori Trattoria is one of The 9 Best Places for Merlot in Lincoln Park, Chicago.

7. Sapori Trattoria

8.5
2701 N Halsted St (at Schubert Ave), Chicago, IL
Italian Restaurant · Park West · 89 tips and reviews

BingBing M.BingBing Manaloto: everything was outstanding from the mussels in wine, avocado crostini, veal ossobuco to stuffed veal scallopini...!!! superlove their espresso...!!!

Teri G.Teri Gidwitz: Where do I start? I have never had a bad meal here. Great pastas, fish, desserts... Read more.

Teri G.Teri Gidwitz: Delicious food, fabulous staff. Say hi to Chef Anthony and maitre d' Ricardo. Read more.

Kingston Mines is one of The 9 Best Places for Merlot in Lincoln Park, Chicago.

8. Kingston Mines

9.1
2548 N Halsted St (at Wrightwood Ave), Chicago, IL
Jazz and Blues Venue · Lincoln Park · 111 tips and reviews

Jessica B.Jessica Bush: Amazing! Try the doc' swings and the nachos, they are amazing. The live music and the all around atmosphere is great. Another great Chicago blues club!

Explore ChicagoExplore Chicago: Its late hours, regular acoustic blues sets, all-night kitchen, and vibrant neighborhood full of shops, restaurants, and other entertainment recommend this club as a top blues destination. Read more.

Soul TrainSoul Train: This spot is one of the oldest blues clubs in Chicago and was rated "Best Blues Club" 13 years in a row. If you're not having a good time, check your pulse.

Pars Cove is one of The 9 Best Places for Merlot in Lincoln Park, Chicago.

9. Pars Cove

7.3
435 W Diversey Pkwy, Chicago, IL
Mediterranean Restaurant · Park West · 26 tips and reviews

Allison K.Allison Kaminski: Gotta get the lamb! Make sure you sit downstairs for the ambiance. Love that ladies receive a rose when they leave the restaurant

NateNate: Great food and service. Even the ladies get a rose after dinner!

Jordon N.Jordon Novak: Awesome food. Definitely will come back.