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Craft cocktail programs, inventive bar menus, and mixology-driven spots worth visiting for the drinks alone.
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Andy's Jazz Club & Restaurant
River North · $$
River North · $$
Andy's Jazz Club & Restaurant“We had just come from one of the best dinners we’ve ever had, so expectations were low” — Jea Kim
4.5 ★3,963 reviews·Open til 10:30
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Crying Tiger
River North
River North
Crying Tiger“our drinks were great they have an excellent selection of both alcoholic and NA options” — Victoria Logan
4.8 ★1,954 reviews·Open til 10
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Yasemi, A Modern Mediterranean Restaurant
River North
River North
Yasemi, A Modern Mediterranean Restaurant“It was so good… we ordered another set 😭😭😭 that was my favorite part of the meal” — Chris Eyo
4.6 ★407 reviews·Open til 9:30
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