Chicago Dine-Around

“If you're planning a group event (personal or professional) and want a seamless, fun experience,...”

If you're planning a group event (personal or professional) and want a seamless, fun experience, look no further than Chicago Dine Around. They offer a ton of interactive activities and restaurant options from cooking classes to architecture boat tours and scavenger hunts. Organizing my office team outing with Brandon and his team was a breeze! Everyone was responsive, hospitable, knowledgeable, and flexible—all essential qualities for coordinating an event that aims to please many people. Our team had a blast. I look forward to working with Brandon and the team again!

Jeanne Wu Peterson

Jun 2025

“The entire process of planning our event was smooth sailing.”

The entire process of planning our event was smooth sailing. Brandon had great communication in the months leading up to our offsite, and answered every small question our team had. We did the restaurant murder mystery/scavenger hunt and it was a blast! It was the perfect team building event we needed, and everyone really enjoyed themselves. Bonnie was a fantastic host and guided us through the night of the event.

Tish

Oct 2023

“I had to organize the team outing of almost 50 people and ChicagoDineAround truly saved the day.”

I had to organize the team outing of almost 50 people and ChicagoDineAround truly saved the day. The communication with Brandon couldn't have gone any smoother. He came up with recommendations that fit my teams need and worked out the best plan under our budget. We ended up doing the interactive culinary and boat tour combo. To start with, the deep dish pizza tasted surprisingly amazing and competition was fun(our team won and received free gifts). The shuttle we booked was spacious and always on time. Boat tour was a perfect experience for both local and remote team members who visited Chicago for the first time. It’s worth mentioning we went on the hottest day in Chicago but didn’t have any issue given the comfortable shuttle and covered lower deck on the boat. Brandon was professional and experienced, he answered all my questions promptly and provided solutions to all my problems. Im still receiving compliments for the events and really appreciate Chicago Dine Around’s effort to make the preparations easy for me!

Albi Fu

Sep 2023

“Chicago Dine-Around takes care of all the details and truly makes it an easy corporate event.”

Chicago Dine-Around takes care of all the details and truly makes it an easy corporate event. Food was delicious and they took care of every dietary restriction. I've received lots of compliments after the event. Thank you!

Melissa Roche

Nov 2022

“Chicago Dine Around was an awesome experience from start to finish.”

Chicago Dine Around was an awesome experience from start to finish. I worked with the group for a 2025 Holiday party, mid-winter in Chicago. I opted for the Scavenger Hunt, as we had to stay indoors. The format kept the experience interactive and engaging. Everything was well organized, the clues were easy to follow, and the overall vibe was energetic and social. A creative and delicious way to experience downtown. I look forward to hosting a different adventure this summer—highly recommend!

Tanisha Moore

Jan 2026

“We hosted a client event with Chicago Dine Around at Ranalli’s for a pizza-making competition, and...”

We hosted a client event with Chicago Dine Around at Ranalli’s for a pizza-making competition, and it was fantastic from start to finish. Our group was about 50 people, and everything was extremely well organized and ran smoothly. Bonnie and Genesis took amazing care of us throughout the event—keeping things on schedule, engaging with our guests, and making sure everyone was having a great time. The feedback from our clients and colleagues has been overwhelmingly positive. Highly recommend Chicago Dine Around (and Ranalli’s) for a fun, interactive group event or client outing.

Michelle Chang

Jan 2026

“We used Chicago Dine-Around during a team retreat and absolutely loved our experience.”

We used Chicago Dine-Around during a team retreat and absolutely loved our experience. We did the casino night and the games were fun and easy for everyone to play. The team was easy to work with, replied to our messages in a timely manner and provided excellent service the night of our event. Would definitely work with them again.

Kate Nelson

Jan 2026

“Wow! Genesis was very engaging, but subtle when she needed to be. She placed the clues in great...”

Wow! Genesis was very engaging, but subtle when she needed to be. She placed the clues in great spots and my team had a blast! She ensured we always had drinks and grabbed any supplies we may have needed throughout the event. She was even adaptable when it came to my timing and the amount of people coming, the night of! We couldn't have been happier. She recommended the pasta making night as well. I will definitely be back and we want Genesis!

Sabrina McNulty

Oct 2025

“We recently partnered with **Chicago Dine Around** for a team building event, and it was hands-down...”

We recently partnered with **Chicago Dine Around** for a team building event, and it was hands-down the best employee outing we’ve ever had. From the start, Brandon was phenomenal—responsive, informative, and incredibly patient with all my questions (and trust me, there were plenty!). He sent over detailed options right away and made every change—group size, restaurant, you name it—seamless and stress-free. We chose the **scavenger hunt at Bodega Taqueria y Tequila**, and it was an absolute blast. Everyone left energized, connected, and already asking when the next one would be. The experience was fun, well-organized, and truly memorable. Huge thanks to Brandon and the Chicago Dine Around team! I highly recommend them for both personal and professional events. My friends and I are already planning our next collaboration!

Alyssa McGregory

Oct 2025

“We booked our Chicago Dine Around river cruise to wrap up our conference of 150 guests and it could...”

We booked our Chicago Dine Around river cruise to wrap up our conference of 150 guests and it could not have been better! Aside from the incredible views, we worked with Brandon who helped ensure we, as the conference hosts, had everything we needed. He helped accommodate signature cocktails, easels for signage, etc. The experience was truly seamless and special and their team is wonderful to work with!

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Oct 2025

“Our guide- Bonnie was amazing.”

Our guide- Bonnie was amazing! She kept us on track while making everything fun and engaging. Our group loved the activity, and we especially appreciated that she took plenty of photos for us to remember the experience. The trivia on the bus ride to the boat tour was such a nice touch! I would highly recommend these activities to anyone visiting Chicago looking for team building activities. In our event survey, the pizza activity and the boat tour came out as the top two favorite memories of the entire trip. Working with Brandon was a pleasure, and gave me confidence that everything would run smoothly from start to finish.

Kennedy Kincaid

Sep 2025

“Chicago Dine-Around organized a progressive dining tour for my company's leadership team.”

Chicago Dine-Around organized a progressive dining tour for my company's leadership team. It was a smooth and easy process and Shirley, our on-site hostess, was both friendly and helpful. Definitely recommend!

Caitlin Levitsky

Sep 2025