NoMI is one of The 15 Best Places That Are Good for Special Occasions in Near North Side, Chicago.

1. NoMI

8.6
800 N Michigan Ave (North Rush Street), Chicago, IL
New American Restaurant · Streeterville · 107 tips and reviews

Tiffany L.Tiffany Lam: Great for special occasions. Order the foie gras (served atop of peach cobbler with a dollop of vanilla creme fraiche). Also order a maki roll- NoMI roll (spicy tuna/eel) was fresh and well worth it.

Raed M.Raed Mansour: Ask for a table by the window. The view of Water Tower is definitely worth the wait. Sushi is great. Dinner is good. Wine selection is great. Service was perfect. Free dessert for special occasions!

ISC C.ISC Chicago: Wonderful menu, some items specifically to share. Save room for dessert.

Gilt Bar is one of The 15 Best Places That Are Good for Special Occasions in Near North Side, Chicago.

2. Gilt Bar

9.1
230 W Kinzie St (at N. Franklin St.), Chicago, IL
Lounge · River North · 186 tips and reviews

Nate S.Nate S: Incredible service. We came for a special occasion and were treated so well - got a seat at a large velvet booth downstairs in the speakeasy. Photobooth is 3 bucks, leave an email for digital copy.

Preston K.Preston K: Make a reservation in the library (downstairs). Food and drinks are outstanding. The service is top notch. Check out the photo booth after dinner.

John K.John Kinder: Death's Door Daisy is arguably the best drink on the menu; You've never had a vodka drink this good.

Fig & Olive is one of The 15 Best Places That Are Good for Special Occasions in Near North Side, Chicago.

3. Fig & Olive

8.7
104 E Oak St, Chicago, IL
Mediterranean Restaurant · Streeterville · 60 tips and reviews

Varsha S.Varsha Shete: Very spacious and good ambiance. The chicken tajine was excellent! A bit pricey but good for special occasions

Roxanna F.Roxanna Flores: Zucchini carpaccio is the BEST! I had the tuna entree and it was cooked perfectly.

StefanieStefanie: Absolutely gorgeous space inside and out! Lobster bisque special was disappointing...wish I ordered the pasta!

Roka Akor is one of The 15 Best Places That Are Good for Special Occasions in Near North Side, Chicago.

4. Roka Akor

8.8
456 N Clark St (at W Illinois St), Chicago, IL
Japanese Restaurant · River North · 93 tips and reviews

Mark W.Mark Wong: High quality Japanese cuisine (sushi and beef) with a large list of Japanese whiskey. Great environment for groups, dates or special occasions. Tasting menu available from $98-200 per person.

Allison K.Allison Kaminski: Great sushi for a business lunch. Kinda pricey but worth it

Time Out ChicagoTime Out Chicago: Try the chef’s selection steak from our 100 Best list: Go for the chef’s selection, they’re beautifully marbled, expertly grilled over Japanese binchotan charcoal, and the best value in the house.

Joe's Seafood, Prime Steak & Stone Crab is one of The 15 Best Places That Are Good for Special Occasions in Near North Side, Chicago.

5. Joe's Seafood, Prime Steak & Stone Crab

9.4
60 E Grand Ave (at N Rush St), Chicago, IL
Seafood Restaurant · Near North Side · 225 tips and reviews

L K.L K: Get the Roasted Sweet Corn side in the summer. Steaks are incredible, as is the seafood. King Crab legs are shelled at the table, the seafood platter gives a nice variety. Great for special occasions.

Brian S.Brian Strauss: Stone crabs are a pricey delicacy that I enjoy a couple times a year. Get a steak and a martini with blue cheese olives to go with for the win.

Joe H.Joe H: The crab cakes might as well be your sins because they are to die for.

RL Restaurant is one of The 15 Best Places That Are Good for Special Occasions in Near North Side, Chicago.

6. RL Restaurant

9.2
115 E Chicago Ave (at Michigan Ave), Chicago, IL
American Restaurant · Streeterville · 115 tips and reviews

Marquita H.Marquita Hanus: My favorite special occasion lunch spot

Gary J.Gary Jordan: RL is always on my must dine list whenever I'm in Chicago. I've yet to ever have a bad experience there. Food, Service, Location, Atmosphere, RL always delivers.

@JessicaLaShawn w.@JessicaLaShawn www.JessicaLaShawn.org: I fell in I've with the lobster bisque

Travelle is one of The 15 Best Places That Are Good for Special Occasions in Near North Side, Chicago.

7. Travelle

8.6
330 N Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL
Lounge · Near North Side · 37 tips and reviews

Christopher F.Christopher Floss: A friendly venue to meet up with friends! The flatbreads are worth sharing. The quinoa salad and roasted squash soup are great menu options.

Brock W.Brock Wanless: If having brunch, order the signature Travelle Benedict for a delicious combo of eggs Benedict, lobster, spinach, and potatoes!

M. Katie H.M. Katie Hunter: Eric and James are true gentlemen -- the bar staff here is unparalleled. Come in on Thursday nights for a signature cocktail and to listen to the live lounge act! They take requests!

Bavette's Bar and Boeuf is one of The 15 Best Places That Are Good for Special Occasions in Near North Side, Chicago.

8. Bavette's Bar and Boeuf

9.3
218 W Kinzie St (at N Wells St), Chicago, IL
Steakhouse · River North · 130 tips and reviews

Ashley R.Ashley Rose: All around excellent experience. Super seductive downstairs vibe, love the bench seating, leisurely service (come here to relax not to speed dine) and OMG dry aged Rib Eye. Fun corkage policy.

Crain's Chicago BusinessCrain's Chicago Business: The wine cellar is stocked with Old World vintages, while the signature cocktails start with powerful brown spirits. Read more.

Mary K.Mary K: Come here with a smokin hot guy so that the ambiance doesn't bother you... Food is pretty good, but Mastro's is better for the money.

Le Colonial is one of The 15 Best Places That Are Good for Special Occasions in Near North Side, Chicago.

9. Le Colonial

9.0
57 E Oak St, Chicago, IL
Vietnamese Restaurant · Streeterville · 86 tips and reviews

T H.T H: The most delicious place for anyone, including those who are plant-based, vegetarian, vegan. Try the tofu and eggplant in a coconut sauce!

Angie S.Angie Sorge: Try the Lychee Sangria! Delicious!

DesignkitchenDesignkitchen: Romantic and fun, make sure to request seating upstairs.

Enolo Wine Cafe is one of The 15 Best Places That Are Good for Special Occasions in Near North Side, Chicago.

10. Enolo Wine Cafe

8.1
450 N Clark St (at E Illinois St), Chicago, IL
Wine Bar · River North · 16 tips and reviews

Melissa E.Melissa E: Great prices on wine flight. Beautiful cheese plate

AnneAnne: The Tiki Sauvignon Blanc is my favorite wine here

GwynneGwynne: Bruschetta

The Franklin Room is one of The 15 Best Places That Are Good for Special Occasions in Near North Side, Chicago.

11. The Franklin Room

9.0
675 N Franklin St, Chicago, IL
American Restaurant · River North · 26 tips and reviews

Eric M.Eric Munn: The shrimp pot pie is outstanding. Great whiskey list as well.

Andy S.Andy Swindler: $1 oysters from 5-6:30pm. Get some.

Edward Y.Edward Yeh: Whiskey selection.

The Kitchen is one of The 15 Best Places That Are Good for Special Occasions in Near North Side, Chicago.

12. The Kitchen

8.6
316 N Clark St, Chicago, IL
American Restaurant · River North · 22 tips and reviews

Myka E.Myka England: The food is awesome, that goes without saying, Anything ‘slagel farms’ burger- tartare- steak is ... soooo good. As a T girl, everyone here is so supportive and sweet ;-)

Dan S.Dan Stamer: Get the Sticky Toffee Pudding!

BiancaBianca: I loved their food, the meatballs are a must! Try a seat on the patio - is romantic! 😎

River Roast is one of The 15 Best Places That Are Good for Special Occasions in Near North Side, Chicago.

13. River Roast

8.6
315 N La Salle Dr, Chicago, IL
Restaurant · River North · 56 tips and reviews

Chicago TribuneChicago Tribune: Order the pickles as a little snack at the bar before dinner. The selection includes bread & butter pickles with mustard seed & tumeric, cauliflower pickle & garlic with chili flakes. Read more.

PureWowPureWow: Come hungry. These are not your typical small plates. Get the fish of the day! Read more.

Ritu R.Ritu Reimer: Shrimp & grits. RR potatoes. rabbit n waffles. All amazing!

Headquarters Beercade is one of The 15 Best Places That Are Good for Special Occasions in Near North Side, Chicago.

14. Headquarters Beercade

8.8
213 W Institute Pl (Wells St.), Chicago, IL
Bar · Near North Side · 59 tips and reviews

Jen M.Jen Marquez Ginn: Chicken and waffles and Italian beef are awesome. Much more open than Lakeview location. Definitely more trendy, not as nerdy. Servers and bartenders are great.

Jason G.Jason Gardner: Free arcade games, great craft beer selection!

Kjartan B.Kjartan B: Good craft beer selection and free video games! Old arcade games like donkey kong and pacman included

Brindille is one of The 15 Best Places That Are Good for Special Occasions in Near North Side, Chicago.

15. Brindille

7.7
534 N Clark St, Chicago, IL
French Restaurant · Near North Side · 16 tips and reviews

Natalya L.Natalya Lisa: The most romantic place to spend a birthday-Thanks to the staff for making everything wonderful. Wines selection is perfect for the menu. If you have a special occasion this is the perfect place.

ReserveReserve: At Brindille in Chicago, a savory tarte tatin of artichokes, potatoes and gruyere pairs perfectly with the Rib of Beef and its sauce of red wine, marrow and thyme. Read more.

Matt W.Matt Wiener: Amazing! The entire experience was well worth it. If time allows go with the tasting menu.