50 Best Cocktail Bars near Oak Park

“Delightful food choices that are always tasty“

“I loved this place! The Cinnamon Roll Waffles and the Ham and Cheese Omelette were absolutely amazing! The staff was great as well. I will definitely go back when I'm in town again.“

“Customer service is great. I had the roasted chicken and tamales. There were pieces of corn in every bite of the tamale, and the chicken was moist. Do not forget to try a margarita.“

“Great music and relaxing. Really nice“

“My family and I really enjoyed the atmosphere, the food and the service.“

“Foodie and gals it’s are addictive. Warning!! 💕💕💕💕“

“Absolutely delicious!! Can't wait to come back“

“We had a great dinner, the food was delicious. I would order everything we had again(lobster dumplings, Thai chicken satay salad, heirloom tomatoes, short rib, and salmon). Dessert was amazing(bread pudding and malt ice cream). The service was attentive, our waitress made excellent recommendations. The noise level was good. It was well worth the travel from the North Shore.“

“Amazing experience! The food was great…best steak that I’ve ever had!“

“my best friend and I just had the BEST experience at the whale! Our waitress taylor was incredible and the manager (so sorry but we never got his name because he was just being so nice to us) was incredible as well. We will definitely return with friends and recommend anyone to try it out! classy, but not snobby, cool decor, warm kind and accommodating staff, and great food and cocktails are just the cherry on top! try the carrot cake after your meal :) Thank you again to taylor and the manager again <3“

“I am late writing my review but I had to write it !! I visited provare chicago On july 8th !! From start to finish this restaurant gets 5 starts . The decor was nice and set a perfect atmosphere for a great night . We were greeted immediately upon arrival and seated within 5 minutes of being there . Once seated the wait staff began their introduction's on drinks and popular menu item's. After my party ordered drinks and appetizers a gentleman came over (not sure if he was the manager) and introduce himself and made sure we were having a great experience. Appetizers were amazing!! We couldn't wait for dinner!! Our entrées we just as good if not better ! Everything was cooked and seasoned to perfection! When we didn't think the night could get even better the entire wait staff and the gentleman that came over before stopped and recognized my friend for her birthday and brought over a birthday surprise!! I live 307 miles and this place was definitely worth the drive !!!“

“Great happy hour daily 5-6pm The burgers are so good !! Always fun“

“Great food and exceptional service“

“Such a cute little speakeasy tucked inside Pilsen Yards! The cozy, dark atmosphere is perfect for a relaxing night out. The cocktails are creative and delicious, and the service was amazing. They even welcomed us with complimentary shots! Roger was awesome and gave us great recommendations based on what we liked. Definitely coming back!“

“Adoro l'arredamento vintage. I tarocchi sono divertenti.“

“It’s the best. Great Bartenders and excellent cocktails“

“We had a lovely dinner at Rose Mary last night and it was the most fabulous meal that we have had in some time. Amazing service, beautiful venue and the food was just so good. Simple but very complex; rustic but refined. And the service was impeccable. What a glorious end to our experience in Chicago!! Very highly recommend it. 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟“

“Great food and interesting menu to say the least. 10/10 would eat and drink again!“

“Great for private events! Very accommodating, kind and attentive staff, delicious brunch buffet option! Recommend strongly. We hosted my sister’s bridal shower here, and it was perfect!“

“This place is the coolest bar I have been to in a long time, hip and fun but not pretentious. They paid attention to every detail when building and designing. The white marbel bar has clean lines and looks fresh. All of the hardware finishes look sharp and clean. The patio is large and inviting with a fire place and plenty of tables to sit at. The drink menu is creative and refreshing and the staff is kind and welcoming. I cannot say enough good things about this gem of a bar. I am excited to hang out this fall on the patio by the fireplace with good drink in My hand.“

“Great experience every time! I almost don’t wanna write this review so this place can stay lowkey but it’s so damn good! I’ll be back in two weeks! 😂
Entire staff is great but Liz is amazing!“

“Been here several times, always a blast and great drinks. Last visit was weird. Kinda stuffy. Bartender was uninterested and ok with letting customers wait along time before taking order. I hope things are not changing.“

“Great staff and every thing we ordered was absolutely fantastic.“

“Great vibe, great staff, well made and designed cocktails 🍸“

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“Always amazing cocktails! We are big fans.“

“Couldn’t even wait to leave to leave a review! The vibes are amazing but especially the customer service. Every person I talked to has been so friendly and accommodating. 2nd time being here and both have been great experiences! Also the staff did so much for us without having to ask, genuinely some of the best customer service I’ve had. The drinks were also so good so all around I’m excited to go come back!!!“

“I love the diversity of the people who come here. Just an amazing atmosphere of unique individuals that bring so much to the place whenever I'm here. And some of the best bartenders in the city!“

“We rolled in as some sleeveless thirsty travelers late night on a Thursday. We were bathed in nonchalant hospitality. The quality of a bar can stand on the legs of a Strong menu but it’s only excellent when you have exceptional staff. The Scofflaw has the sauce“

“Impeccable service. Friendly staff. Delicious gin“

“We came by for their happy hour and had a good time! You need all parties to be seated. instead of the patio, we ended up with seating in their back bar which was so cute as well and the purple lights really set the vibes! We tried everything on the happy hour menu + the tiger fried rice and thai tea tiramisu.

The tiger fried rice was my favorite, bold strong fusion flavors and great texture too! The ferrani fried chicken was so good as well. My friends also liked the whipped paneer dip.

Also recommending ordering tea for their cutest tea cups. The cocktail I tried had strong fragrance, which was called the battle of versailles I think!“

“Great variety and unique flavors. Great vibe.“

“Stopped by Golden Years with a few friends and had a great time. The drinks here are legit—all four of us loved our cocktails. We split an order of onion rings that really hit the spot, but the highlight was the service. Brian was our server and he absolutely crushed it. Really cool vibe, we’ll definitely be back.“

“We had a benefit here for our nonprofit located in Chicago. The Press Room was perfect for a fun, unique and wonderful experience. The staff were attentive and kind, beverages were excellent and the food was delicious. Most of our guests had never been here and I am sure they will be coming back. I highly reccomend The Press Room for an event with 70 or less people! We can't wait to go back there next year.“

“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 just had my birthday party here, and the hospitality was AMAZING. I’m usually here for a date or hanging out with a friend, but this past Saturday was such a great time!

The DJ was solid, the service was accommodating, and the place is always a vibe. The only downside was that the food came out later than we had discussed, but it was still good. I believe the delay was related to a shift change, so it wasn’t a dealbreaker at all.

A huge thank you to Luis, Lyric, and Kyle for taking care of us! I’m forgetting our bartender’s name, but he was solid too. 😂

Definitely worth a visit, as always. And let me say it again: the Old Fashioned is ALWAYS my favorite. 🥃✨“

“10/10 experience with Eddie! Had a birthday event for some friends and he was super helpful and accommodating! Definitely would recommend this place! Can’t wait to come back!“

“Excellent service and attention from the workers there. They knew the menu well and gave great recommendations. Food was delicious and it was Iike eating at my mommas house. The drinks were amazing and love the decor. It was like being in Puerto Rico. Will visit again“

“Stopped in for the evening and this spot is such a vibe. Got their Manhattan and an order of the chicken tenders and both were so good. The cocktail was perfectly balanced smooth and strong just how I like it. Played a quick game of pool and hung out such a chill welcoming space. Everyone was so friendly and made us feel right at home. Great drink selection cool crowd and the staff actually knows their stuff. Already planning to come back for trivia night.“

“I've already recommended Cubaneo! What a delightful and yummy experience. Great food, friendly and accommodating service (I have some allergies/restrictions which they listened to and provided for). The veggie paella was amazing & probably enough for 2. Warm, bright decor. Excellent coffee - try the Dulce de Leche latte with homemade dulce de leche!“

“Loved everything about Meadowlark! Great atmosphere, music, and service, and the cocktails were absolutely fantastic. The staff were friendly, attentive, and really helpful with their recommendations. They also checked in on us throughout the night, which was a nice touch. Such a great experience. Would definitely come back!“

“Great food/drinks Great service Great prices We will be back.“

“We dined on Easter for brunch- it was delicious and lovely with excellent service - our server Dylan was so sweet and took great care of us! We really enjoyed all of our dishes but the shakshuka, mezze platter, oysters and the chicken & waffles were stand outs! Good coffee and nice cocktails too! We’ll be back for sure!“

“On the evening of July 5 my wife and I tried Avaspi on Belmont Avenue in Lakeview for the first time. It will not be the last! I love lamb and am quite particular as to how is it prepared. The “lamb delight” menu item was the best lamb I have ever had in a restaurant: tender, succulent, and prepared to perfection. The side salad accompanying it was not your ordinary side salad! My wife and I both enjoyed the Mixed Meze appetizer plate. Each of the five items was quite good but the muhammara was to die for. We ended our meal with tea, baklava and kubralice. The décor and ambience were refreshing and relaxing, and the service was outstanding. The pricing was very reasonable. Please give it a try. We do not think you will be disappointed.“

“The food and staff were amazing! Such a friendly staff who were extremely welcoming and attentive. I have never ordered ‘seconds’ at a restaurant until today! The tostadas were out of this world and the shrimp taco was delicious. A must try!“

“Very good food. I highly recommend this place.“

“The concept for the menu is a unique trip along the Pan-American highway with stops at various Latin countries. Each dish and drink is thoughtful in its ingredients and presentation. The jicama salad was refreshing, but not at all plain. The pastel de choclo was a wonderful surprise of a warm dish. The frozen el arenal was seriously dangerous in how delicious it was, I can’t recommend it enough. The atmosphere was beautiful and the music was perfect. We are so thrilled to have this gem in the neighborhood and can’t wait to see what they do in the future!“

“Very nice and friendly bartenders. They are very good at making any kind of drinks.“

“I love this place! We were there on 5/29/22 and Wes was wonderful as well as the drinks!“

“Great food 🥘 great service amazing coffee, hot or iced“