Best Gin and Tonic in Chicago

3 restaurant menus in United States, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated to December 2024)
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Scofflaw
Scofflaw
89/100 (2075 ratings)
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Dinner
Bloody Mary
Cucumber
Butter chicken
Gin and Tonic
Wine
Irish coffee
Brussels Sprouts
Oysters
Breakfast Bowl
Fries
Ceviche
Mushrooms
Hamburger
Pork Loin
Cheeseburger
Steak Frites
Daily Cocktail
One Sandwich
French Egg
Guapachosa
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Mid-range
"First off it an amazing olace and great atmosphere! As a gin drinker i of course love the extensive gin selection. They have all my favorite gins...."
Zac Bizub
"Been there twice loved the atmosphere loved the roast chicken and eggplant tart. Well prepared food good service. Love the gin cocktail menu. Small..."
Debra Rodriguez
"Don’t understand how this place wasn’t jammed for brunch. Excellent food, equally amazing drinks. If this was my neighborhood bar I might be in..."
Becky Klickna Bonoma
"One of my all time favorite bars / restaurants in Chicago! I'm all about the cocktails - the menu is constantly changing with the seasons & every..."
Dorey Kronick
"Love the ambiance, it’s a great place for a date or just to go with friends and have a fun time. The food was so delicious..."
Adriana Newman
"Charcuterie plate was amazing, especially paired with a simple gin and tonic. Cozy atmosphere and good..."
Claudia Farfan Badillo
"One of the best bars in the city. Great gin, great beers. Not to be missed, especially if you are in Logan..."
Erik Burke
"Whenever I visit my daughter and son in law in Chicago, Scofflaw is a must!! I could only pray that I had such a unique venue in Southern..."
Stacy Smith-Blacketer
"Wonderful drinks and food to compliment. I celebrated my birthday there and it was the best. The desert was great..."
Luzamalia Wagendorf
"Danny and crew really helped ring in my 35th year with warmth, a great table, and delicious food and libations! Hospitality is not dead in this city,..."
Joey Conway
"Great atmosphere, great service and great drinks and..."
Luis Lopez
"Honestly some of the most delicious drinks that I've ever had.. Gin Fizzes that were truly legendary. You guys are killin..."
Matt Mason
"Best food! Best drinks. Cozy atmosphere.Can’t go..."
Robert Shapiro
"Amazing drinks, good food and great service. Oh, and it's super..."
Ashley Hietpas
"Scofflaw is one of those bars I wished was on the corner of my block. Our cocktails were good and they have a nice draft list for a closing drink...."
Emil Walleser
"What a perfect little spot to go on a dinner date. The atmosphere is outstanding, from the decor, the music to the perfectly toned down lights. Our..."
Gorazd Milosevski
"Went for the new brunch menu and really enjoyed the dishes we tried! We got the mushroom bipbimbop, steak sandwich, poke bowl and fries—the flavors..."
Aimee Lim
"Really gorgeous restaurant and bar with terrific service. The inside of the restaurant is cozy and so well decorated, with a fun and eclectic mix of..."
Tyler Blaz
"Tried the Mariposa and an N/A cocktail. Both delighted. The bartenders were friendly as well. Cool..."
Dram Seeker
"Scofflaw is my favorite bar in the city. Love the hipster vibes, I recommend the table by the fireplace if with friends. They have an array of..."
Torwah Noah
"Great vibes great drinks tasty shareables. We had the pork belly and broccolini + pannacotta to go with our drinks. Flavor 10/10, I who's the portion..."
Celestina Devarapalli
"Great cozy spot, nice cocktails and friendly staff. Would highly..."
Satya Rao
"NEIGHBORHOOD FIND ALERT!!! The drinks were great. The pierogi is interestingly good! I really enjoyed the fried mushrooms as well. I can’t wait to..."
Kisha Johnson-Smith
"Felt compelled to write a review.. and, why not?! Had a great experience tonight. Went with a friend, we ordered supper that consisted of brussels..."
Adam Wikary
Boleo
Boleo
87/100 (1130 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegan Options
Peruvian
South American
South American
Peruvian
Vegan Options
Dinner
Lunch
Yuca Fries
Costilla and Chili
Empanada Pollo
Roasted Pollo a La Brasa
Tapas
Maracuya Cafe Y Chocolate
Yaquitas
Elderflower Helado
Ceviche
Hongos Anitcuchos
Cocktails
lomo saltado
Brisket
Samosa
Manhattan
Beer
Mai Tai
Pisco Sour
Gin and Tonic
Tequila
Choritos
Empanadas Vegetable
Sit down
South American
Peruvian
Reservations
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Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"The service was great, the food was outstanding (the sauce in every dish was crafted to perfection), the decor and live music bring things together..."
Neysha Joary Rios
"Loved the rooftop location, and the salmon small plate was one of the best things I've ever tasted!! Our very knowledgeable and accommodating server..."
Lynn Cole
"as if the location and open roof weren’t enough- the food was phenomenal. great drinks and very friendly service. Our server, Jesse, was great with..."
Drew Murley
"Enjoyed the variety of cocktails and delicious small plates. Shared with my staff at a holiday get-together. Our server was knowledgeable and the..."
Nancy Tencza Becker
"Hubby and I loved this hidden gem! The drinks and the music were on point...This is one classy..."
Denise Holt-Grisham
"Excellent appetizers: octopus, ceviche & pork belly. All 3 dishes were delectable! Great attentive serving staff. Highly recommend for light dinner..."
Daria Nafziger
"This place was absolutely beautiful! It was a fun and unique environment. The food and drinks were exceptional, beyond delicious! One of the ladies..."
Dana Lynn
"We had an exceptional evening at Boleo. I can't say enough great things about the rooftop atmosphere, delightful staff, yummy food, and everyone's..."
Anna O. Kirkman
"Best South American food in Chicago! Go for the ceviche, veggie empanadas & beef hearts, stay for the coconut negroni and pisco sours! Tip: don't..."
Bobby Gonzalez
"Love this place. Great food and service. Our daughter is getting married there in June and we can’t..."
Cathy Scolnick
"Amazing food, service and cocktails! Definitely worth..."
Jocelyn Johnson
"Best bar scene that I have ever went to in downtown Chicago. Some of the staff did seem a little lost most of the night but the bartenders were very..."
Todday Gaither
"Tasty food, Cool drinks, Great staffs and Awesome..."
Scott Chon
"Amazingly kind, hardworking staff! We made dinner out of their happy hour menu and were quite happy with our selections! Ceviche, pollo, and pork..."
Deb Morgan
"Their first Salsa Night event was really fun. Music and DJ both did an excellent job. 👍 I look forward to attending their next..."
Joseph DeLaGarza
"Fun find! This restaurant is on the roof of the Gray hotel. There is a roof that opens in nice weather. We tried the Hongos Anticuchos, a lovely..."
Jon and Amanda Lewis
"Ambiance: lovely - indoors, but still feels like a city rooftop (just without the bad weather and noise). Music was a little loud while the DJ was..."
Dr. Atalie Ashley West
"What an amazing place in the heart of city! They go above and beyond to make your experience wonderful. The fox den cocktail was star of the night,..."
Ankit Chainani
"Great experience! Delicious food and cocktails! Below is a photo made special by one the chef's as a possible permanent item on the menu. It was..."
Tracy Nguyen
"An amazing restaurant! A bit pricey, but it was a special occasion and totally worth it. We went at 7 on a Friday and were seated immediately. The..."
Tessa Fier
"Really cute enclosed rooftop space, casual but upscale. The food was delicious! Friendly staff. Definitely plan to eat here..."
Christina Huynh
"Good cocktails and friendly service. We didn't have any food so I can't comment on the food or table..."
rob fischer
"We went a few years ago for our anniversary date. The staff was very accommodating even giving us 2 free wine glasses for the occasion. The roof..."
John Watson
Big Bar
Big Bar
82/100 (982 ratings)
Bars & Pubs
Bars & Pubs
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Bar
American
American
Two Eggs Any Style
Michelob Ultra
Anti Hero IPA
El Chavo Hard Cider
Chocolate cake
Top of the Tower and Grant Park Martini
Mai Tai
Bread
Hummus & Cheese Curd
Onion Ring
Gin and Tonic
Pinot Noir
Wine by the Glass
Miller Lite
Dirty Martini
Pretzel Sticks
Chips and Salsa
Cheese Curds
Nachos
Spicy Bloody Mary
Burger
Fast food
Bar
American
Valet Parking
Seating
Table Service
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Full Bar
Television
Mid-range
"I had originally planned to go to Ruth Chris Happy Hour. . I work in the IL Center so I decided to stay in the Complex. Man I am so glad I did!!! The..."
Irvin Thomas
"Very nice place! Friendly staff! The food was delicious...The drinks could have been a little stronger,but I definitely recommend this..."
Dani Wms-clay
"I really like this place. Great views, great staff and great food! My favorite place in the..."
Janet McKenney
"This bar is located inside the Hyatt Regency Chicago where I was staying on a trip to Chicago. I decided to have a drink there one evening kill time..."
Robert Rios
"The BIG Bar was very good. It is located in the Hyatt Regency Downtown Chicago and we went there twice, both Friday and Saturday night. The wait..."
Dr Ron Campopiano
"Great bar inside the Hyatt Regency. The Happy Hour onion rings are such a good value. If you're sitting at the bar or other tables, it's a great..."
Chad W
"I love the BIG Bar. We're staying at a different hotel on an upcoming trip but still plan to make a stop at BIG Bar just because of how friendly the..."
Michael Black
"The drinks are reasonably priced & there are plenty of televisions to watch plus a great..."
Mendel Murdock Jr
"I met a friend here for drinks during the Homeland Security conference and it was a pleasant experience. The bar is modern upscale and the atmosphere..."
Tonya Brown
"I was visiting from California for a conference and decided to stop at the Big Bar,im glad I did i met bartender Juan, he was very polite and..."
J Reynoso
"One of the best place for breakfast or lunch. Excellent environment with vast area. Clean and we'll decorated. Good family friends and kids Buffet..."
M Miraz Hossain (এম. মিরাজ হোসেন)
"Big Bar is the hotel bar at Hyatt Regency, so expect the drinks to be a little pricey. I ordered the sangria, it was okay. But the fun part is being..."
K Foreman
"Al Capone Smash is the drink to get here. It's a whiskey with some french liquor and other things... I think some mint as garnish. It was delicious...."
George Miranda
"A beautiful bar at the Hyatt Regency. No cover charge. A lot of open space. Great decor. It has a great view of the city. TVs at every table with..."
Bala Srinivasan
"Such a great place. I highly recommend you to visit this place even if you don't accommdate the Hyatt regency. The bar has a few menu for side dishes..."
Minsoo Oh
"Our server Eugene was really nice and easy to talk to. The salsa tasted more like a pizza or pasta sauce and it looked very blended. The mocktail I..."
Lindewel Hotero
"Crazy big indeed, beautiful views of the city, decent cocktails and large selection of wine and bubbles. love the location and the..."
Virginie Drouot
"The views from the bar are awesome, I loved the design and the exhibitor of the bottles, at night the ceiling and wall changes colors and it gives a..."
Diana Hernández
"One of the better hotel bars I've been in, although the movie was decades ago - not that their keeping to the theme is a drawback since the Hyatt..."
Chris Krolczyk
"One of my favorite bars based on its appealing visual nature and location in Chicago. Only reason I don't give it 5 stars is prices aren't great (big..."
James Eisenhauer