Chicago's Best Restaurants for Group Dinners

chemical group dinners can be a pain in the neck , specially when you get stuck with the chore of locking down the locus or splitting up the check or guilting friends into Venmoing you for boozing they " forgot " they ordered . With a slight provision , your next mathematical group outing can be simplify with a routine of restaurant proffer set menus , large - data format dishes perfect for sharing , and communal seating for larger parties . From BYOB Cuban and Costa Rican blot , to adumbrate Italian and picnic - flair American , here are 10 options to turn over the next clock time you ’re be after a group dinner .

Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba!

tappa are one of the easiest dishes to share , so a repast at Cafe Ba - Ba - Reeba ! is ideal for feeding great groups . The restaurant can accommodate up to 20 client in the main dining elbow room with a normal reservation and no lot menu , or you may design your own menu with dinner party packages range from $ 30-$45 per person . big communal tables are ideal for bigger party and make sharing pitchers of sangria and plates of bacon - wrapped dates prosperous .

90 Miles Cuban Cafe

Restaurants that offer reasonably priced food and permit you to fetch your own spirits are two major perquisite when plan a group dinner party . 90 Miles Cuban Cafe offers both and two locations in the metropolis – plus a new suburban frontier settlement in Lincolnwood – you ’re bound to find one that ’s convenient for your crew . Try the signature puerco rostizado , with a side of live gypsy dancing on choice evenings .

Osteria Via Stato

Osteria Via Stato is a great venue for large groups due to the style of its food : traditional Italian . There are stunner for adventurous and timid eaters likewise , and groups can grade a la menu , or off the Italian dinner political party fare . That menu includes a multi - course dinner include antipasti , pastas , a main row , and side . Groups can sit in tenacious communal table amid the warm Harlan Fisk Stone and wood place .

Irazu

While modest in size , BYOB Costa Rican restaurant Irazu is able to accommodate expectant parties . For larger group , they tender a family - style menu with dishes including chifrijo , a looker with pork , beans , rice , pico de gallo , avocado , and Lizano sauce . Food portions are not only generous , but very affordable .

Parlor Pizza Bar

Parlor Pizza Bar ’s West Loop and new Wicker Park restaurant both feature plenty of magnanimous radical seating , both indoor and outdoor . pizza are not only well-off to share and customize , they keep price low . Be sure to try the Craziest Bread , house beer bread topped with garlic , mozzarella , eschalot , scallion cream , Parmesan , pepperoni , and cherry Piper nigrum , as well as the Great Balls of Fire pizza pie with meatballs , pepperoni , sign of the zodiac giardiniera , Parmesan , and novel mozzarella .

Carnivale

Carnivale is perchance one of the big ( and sure as shooting most colorful ) restaurant in Chicago . They offer a three - class tapa menu for enceinte groups of 10 to 16 people , starting at $ 39 per someone . The menu feature popular particular including ropa vieja , arrachera , and cotton candy . They are also able to accommodate large parties with just a two hour placard for those last - minute group sashay .

Frontier

Frontier is known for its tumid - data format group dinners for adventuresome feeder include whole smoked animals like pigs , wild boar , lambs , and gator . All whole animals serve 12 to 15 people , but adjustment can be made for larger groups . Each meal is serve with sides like five - cheese macintosh , and substitutions can be made for vegetarian and vegans alike . If you favour not to have your dinner gaze back at you , Frontier can create a sharing carte based on traditional menu options .

Osteria Langhe

Osteria Langhe offers a “ Giardino Segreto ” ( secret garden ) , which is a qualification - only backyard featuring a communal board for up to 14 people . The space can also be used for a cocktail political party - style gathering for up to 30 people . The enclosed space also house a new garden where Chef Cameron Grant sources fresh yield , vegetable , and herbs . you’re able to choose the food and drink you ’d like when making a reservation , including household - style appetizers , pastas , and a impost curated wine list .

The Allis

The Allis at Soho House Chicago recently revamped their place , expand into the former Pizza East restaurant . The extra seating area is especially convenient for big political party . If you ’re looking for a laid - back experience , choose a intimate couch area , or for a more traditional dining experience , opt for a communal table . With a reasonably price all - daylight computer menu , your group can eat breakfast , lunch , or dinner party , live up to even the pickiest of eaters .

Cindy’s

Cindy ’s , the rooftop restaurant at the Chicago Athletic Association Hotel , serves a card of shareable picnic - style foods and drinkable in a bright space with plenty of communal seats . Large - formatting ravisher that function four to five the great unwashed can be combined to create a full carte . Platters let in the shrimp a la plancha and a double cut pork chop with piquillo pepper jam . The beverage menu includes an choice for large format punches served in a drinking glass apothecary jolt for dispensing among groups .

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Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba