Tapas Restaurants in Chicago, IL

“My favorite restaurant in the world. Seriously. Hands down. When I go to Chicago, I am making reservations at the Purple Pig for at least two of the nights. Bone marrow and pig ears are a must. But you can’t go wrong. Did I mention it’s my favorite?“

“Fabulous food and service! Andrii was a fantastic server! Recommend the Pan Con Tomate and Croquettas!“

“Brenna was amazing. The food was the second best part to her service“

“All around excellent experience“

“Fantastic effort to clearly mark gluten free and vegan dishes. Bravo!“

“Cosmic and Carnal Cocktails, Phenomenal Food and Stupendous Staff Members! 10’s Across The Board! Oh, the sound system and curated DJ Sets will have even the deceased DANCING 🕺“

“Lovely atmosphere and great service. Unique dishes, vegan and vegetarian options in shareable portions that are delicious! Can’t wait to go back and try some more!“

“Simply put the best Ramen I have ever had. So flavorful and rich. If you don’t come here you are missing out on a oral orgasm lol. Highly recommend and Christine the bartender makes one mean spicy margarita ….🤤🤤🤤🤤“

“Food is delisiooosaaaa, they have the best shrimps with cream and pan calientito Chairs are too high I'm short, but any way i like the place“

“Im embarrassed it took us a couple of years to finally dine here but I'm SO grateful we FINALLY arrived and assure you we will be back again soon. Fun cocktail menu, great wine list and an impeccably delivered menu and great service! Thank you for the perfect date night!“

“Love this place! Every time we go is such a great romantic experience. You can never go wrong with tapas specially at this restaurant!“

“Saturday afternoon stop for a brew and snack. Wings were on the Smokey side.“

“We enjoyed a variety of tapas from the menu. Would recommend the octopus, steak skewers and patatas bravas as our favorites. Service was very good and the vibe of the place was vibrant and fun. We took the basque cheesecake to go and it was very good!“

“Absolutely a 10/10 meal AND experience! The chefs omakase coursed meal was incredible. The chef walked us through each dish that somehow was even more delectable than the last. Cocktails were wonderful and the matcha sandwich for dessert is a must!“

“I had an amazing time at the bar thanks to Priya! She was not only friendly but also incredibly skilled at crafting drinks. Every cocktail she made was spot on, and she took the time to recommend drinks based on our preferences. Her service was fast, attentive, and added so much to the overall experience. Highly recommend stopping by and having Priya mix up something special for you!“

“Fantastic food, wide assortment of drinks, friendly and knowledgeable staff, excellent ambience. One of my favorite places in the city.“

“Hands down, the best bar food in the neighborhood! Pretzel-crusted walleye is ridiculous along with the olive-sized steamed mussels. But as good as the food, the bartenders crush it even more. Responsive, accommodating and authentically friendly.“

“The Food and service was great!“

“Wonderful experience. Our server allowed us to order at a leisurely pace for a two hour experience. Unusual and delicious flavor combinations. We loved the Bhel hummus which we paired with the crudite on ice and lamb/beef kabobs, crisp on the outside, tender inside. Pana cotta dessert was topped with a yummy semi-frozen citrus mash. Vibrant decor. Highly recommended.“

“YOOOO the gilty pig is insane! They have "popped up" at my farm a few times now, and each time I am amazed by the flavors and complexity they bring to "simple dishes". They take a brat and turn it into a full asian inspired meal. Now if the food wasnt enough, this truck could not be run by two better people. They deserve all of the awesome things that are coming their way. Keep killin it, guys!“

“Wine style is a great place. You can have romantic evening or have a couple glasses or a whole bottle with friends. Everyone there is very friendly and funny. We love to play bingo there and come for fun wine tasting every week. Cheers to many more wonderful evenings there“

“Great view music and drinks“

“Great food and service. We love the patio and fire pits.“

“This hotel is so beautiful and I love the experience. I booked May 17th during Cowboy Carter Beyonce weekend concert and was supposed to stay at JW Marriott which I had reserved and planned for however the rooms were overbooked and there was no space for me. Management did speak with me and informed me not to worry and that they can accommodate me 4-5 minutes away at The Gwen Luxury hotel which was gorgeous. I was on the run the entire time so I did not get to enjoy everything there but I would love to come back to experience this hotel and the brunch event. I highly recommend this hotel for a birthday, anniversary, wedding or special occasion it is top tier and outstanding.“

“It was good food to enjoy with family.“

“Came through Saffron Street for dinner after work in the Loop and it was a solid move. I got the butter chicken, garlic naan, and basmati rice. Chicken was creamy, well spiced, and the naan came out fresh and fluffy. Service was quick and everyone was cool without hovering. Spot’s got a nice chill feel inside too. Definitely one of my go-to Indian spots downtown now.“

“One of the best restaurants in Chicago Downtown so the great decor, absolutely outstanding and simple food options, great selection of drinks and amazing service. Let it be a quick lunch, happy hour or a nice hangout after work at the dinner table, 90th Meridian has proved to be our first option these days. Tamara is exceptional and makes the entire experience at 90th Meridian even more enjoyable, happy and memorable.“

“Great Thai food with some Thai music that was not loud so it was great.
We took the Mussaman chicken and pad thai shrimp. Both were great, the Pad Thai was top .
I ordered Decency spice, it was spicy but great flavor. You better handle the spice if you take it.“

“First time in Chicago and first meal was at Ema’s. The staff were the most amazing and generous to us. I highly recommend Ema’s for your Mediterranean cravings.“

“Le Colonial was the only place we wanted to celebrate an anniversary...because of the incredible atmosphere, the warm yet professional service, the wine and of course the food! Thank you for yet another incredible experience with you! 💕 to Rafa and JT!“

“Great bar service and friendly people“

“Beautiful place, perfectly cooked food and knowledgeable service, a welcoming atmosphere, unique dishes that leave a lasting impression.🥰“

“I ordered the honey drizzled chicken for delivery and it was so good finger licking good and crispy. Normally, I use hot sauce when I eat fried chicken this did not need it. The mac & cheese and greens were outstanding. This is my new favorite spot.“

“Everyone is friendly and the food is great! Love the fire pits.“

“Great view if you sit facing East!! Nice vibe.“

“Food! Ambiance! Customer Service 10/10“

“We used to come here for brunch quite often many years ago until we stopped. It wasn't because there was anything wrong, but the brunch menu just didn't change a whole lot. Today is the first time we are back for the happy hour.
The service was great, there are good selections on the happy hour menu. There are a few draft beers, nothing main stream or imports, but the wines cover most of the categories. The food offerings were awesome. The portions were much bigger than we expected, and for $10 a pop, happy hour is definitely a great deal. The only disappointment was that the garlic knots were not very garlicky at all, that would've been perfect. The salad was fresh, the meat balls were tender and I love the marinara sauce. We would definitely come back for the rest of the menu.“

“This hotel is so beautiful and I love the experience. I booked May 17th during Cowboy Carter Beyonce weekend concert and was supposed to stay at JW Marriott which I had reserved and planned for however the rooms were overbooked and there was no space for me. Management did speak with me and informed me not to worry and that they can accommodate me 4-5 minutes away at The Gwen Luxury hotel which was gorgeous. I was on the run the entire time so I did not get to enjoy everything there but I would love to come back to experience this hotel and the brunch event. I highly recommend this hotel for a birthday, anniversary, wedding or special occasion it is top tier and outstanding.“