M Lounge is one of The 11 Best Places for Martinis in South Loop, Chicago.

1. M Lounge

7.6
1520 S Wabash Ave (at 14th Pl), Chicago, IL
Lounge · South Loop · 31 tips and reviews

Sharon S.Sharon Smith: Perfect Expresso Martinis! And cosmos are good too.

Roosevelt CollectionRoosevelt Collection: Some of best martinis in Chicago are served here! Stop in on Thursday for $5 martinis and live music!

DeJeanett G.DeJeanett Gandy: The Yummy Martini is really yummy!! :))

South Coast Sushi is one of The 11 Best Places for Martinis in South Loop, Chicago.

2. South Coast Sushi

1700 S Michigan Ave (at E 18th St), Chicago, IL
Sushi Restaurant · South Loop · 35 tips and reviews

Brian R.Brian Ringley: $5 martini, any vodka on Wed.

RAQiRAQi: SCS has some of the best sushi I've had in Chicago. They also make a great martini. Atmosphere might be considered swanky by some, and would be a hit for date night.

Kirsten W.Kirsten Wong: The lychee martini is something you need to try! Plus the white dragon roll! YUM!

Tapas Valencia is one of The 11 Best Places for Martinis in South Loop, Chicago.

3. Tapas Valencia

7.8
1530 S State St, Chicago, IL
Tapas Restaurant · Dearborn Park · 55 tips and reviews

Tommy T.Tommy Thornton: I highly recommend the Pomegranate Martini, skirt steak w/ bleu cheese and the stuffed mushroom caps.

Samantha R.Samantha Rangel: They booted the $2 section of the happy hour menu but for $3 you can still get great portions and flavor. On Thursdays, mojitos, margs, & vodka martinis are $5. This place is fantastic for after work.

ISC C.ISC Chicago: Very affordable if going with a group: get a variety of small plates while waiting for the paellas! And don't forget the Sangria pitchers!

Cafe Bionda is one of The 11 Best Places for Martinis in South Loop, Chicago.

4. Cafe Bionda

8.3
1924 S State St, Chicago, IL
Italian Restaurant · South Loop · 30 tips and reviews

Akki M.Akki Mares: Chocolate Martini's are good.

Ashton B.Ashton Bartlett: Chicken Marsala is flame! Substitute the pasta for spinach. C'est Bon!!!!! Say I put you on!

Marla T.Marla Troth Mueller: You have to try the Nanna's Gravy it's to die for!

Jazz Showcase is one of The 11 Best Places for Martinis in South Loop, Chicago.

5. Jazz Showcase

8.9
806 S Plymouth Ct (at W Polk St.), Chicago, IL
Jazz and Blues Venue · Dearborn Park · 31 tips and reviews

ChicagoistChicagoist: Jazz Showcase is cozy, sounds great and has amazing sight lines. Sit back and tear into a couple martinis as you enjoy some adventurous music. Read more.

michelle j.michelle jimenez: Very intimate place to listen to amazing music! I'm never disappointed. Sitting is very limited but if you show up early you can get good seats.

MetroSeeker.comMetroSeeker.com: Great music from newcomers and legends alike. Sunday matinee at 4 p.m. is always a kid friendly show!

Bar Louie is one of The 11 Best Places for Martinis in South Loop, Chicago.

6. Bar Louie

7.1
47 W Polk St, Chicago, IL
Gastropub · Dearborn Park · 78 tips and reviews

Roosevelt CollectionRoosevelt Collection: $5.99 martinis on Thursdays.

Jenn L.Jenn LeFlore: Wed $5 martinis. They are all real sweet. I stuck with the dirty martini extra dirty

Javier V.Javier Velez: Great burgers. Atmosphere is cool awsome martinis

UMAI Japanese Kitchen & Sushi is one of The 11 Best Places for Martinis in South Loop, Chicago.

7. UMAI Japanese Kitchen & Sushi

8.6
730 S Clark St (at W Polk St), Chicago, IL
Japanese Restaurant · South Loop · 41 tips and reviews

Mary H.Mary H: Go for the ramen at lunch! $10 with salad and a couple of gyozas. The Chicago making roll is great too.

EzlEzl: The cheesecakes here are great. Matcha green tea latte cheesecake is AMAZING!

Kevin N.Kevin Nasto: Best tofu I have had

Kurah Mediterranean is one of The 11 Best Places for Martinis in South Loop, Chicago.

8. Kurah Mediterranean

1355 S Michigan Ave (at E 14th St), Chicago, IL
Mediterranean Restaurant · South Loop · 25 tips and reviews

Kirstjen L.Kirstjen Lorenz: The biryani was very nicely flavored and generous. The maldoun and fried vegetables were also excellent and beautifully presented. Servings are more "family style" than "tapas" in size.

Patrice Y.Patrice Yursik: Bacon wrapped dates stuffed with goat cheese. Swoon

Vrushank J.Vrushank Joshi: Good food... But very small portion sizes... Shared Platter is just enough for one...

Mercat a la Planxa is one of The 11 Best Places for Martinis in South Loop, Chicago.

9. Mercat a la Planxa

8.0
638 S Michigan Ave (at E Balbo Ave), Chicago, IL
Tapas Restaurant · South Loop · 140 tips and reviews

Kathryn J.Kathryn Janicek: I have suggested Mercat to many friends -- and they all loved their experiences. The biggest hit: the avocado martini.

Pep T.Pep Trias: Can’t go wrong by ordering gambas a la planxa, pulpo and pimientos del piquillo. Delicious!

Leyla A.Leyla Arsan: Great lunch & brunch items. Excellent lamb chops!

Tantrum is one of The 11 Best Places for Martinis in South Loop, Chicago.

10. Tantrum

6.7
1023 S State St, Chicago, IL
Lounge · South Loop · 18 tips and reviews

Fathom d.Fathom dj: good music (of course i spin there lol), fab bar stars slinging drinks..no cover !

Kevin M.Kevin Mac: Nice and intimate South Loop Lounge. DJ World usually holds down the background audio ambience with an urban dance flair. An occassional dance set breaks out among the patrons and on a Friday afterwor

George R.George Redd: I live the atmosphere! Bartenders Macy and Melissa are great!

ShowPlace ICON at Roosevelt Collection is one of The 11 Best Places for Martinis in South Loop, Chicago.

11. ShowPlace ICON at Roosevelt Collection

8.4
1011 S Delano Ct E (at W Roosevelt Rd), Chicago, IL
Movie Theater · South Loop · 244 tips and reviews

Time Out Chicago KidsTime Out Chicago Kids: Try the barbecue chicken flatz pizza, a flatbread-based pie with cheese and buffalo sauce ($5.50). Parents can check out the 21+ VIP section with a full bar and food like paninis or cheese plates.

Scott M.Scott Murphy: Join the EXTRAS program. Certain movies will only be $6.

Ken X.Ken XPs: The parking lot cannot get any more confusing!