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The 14 best dinner experiences in Chicago, with honest prices, run times and who you book through. Which ones are worth your time downtown, and what each one actually gets you.
Sunset Lake Michigan dinner cruise from Navy Pier with skyline views, an all-you-can-eat buffet, and DJ dancing for about $89.
Most Popular“A very pleasant experience, excellent service and the view is impressive. I definitely recommend it.”
Chicago Premier Dinner Cruise on Lake Michigan offers a 3-course dinner, skyline views, and DJ music for about 2.5 hours from Navy Pier.
“What an amazing time! Our server went above and beyond for us! Made our anniversary very special to us! 10/10 highly recommend! The food was GREAT as well!”
Enjoy a plated 3-course lunch or dinner aboard the Odyssey on Lake Michigan, with 360 views, a DJ, and skyline passes.
“There were issues which could of been handled differently but it was a good cruise”
Lake Michigan lunch or dinner cruise from Navy Pier with a big buffet, live DJ, rooftop games, and skyline views. Brunch includes bottomless mimosas.
“The ship was beautiful and well cared for. The staff was courteous and very helpful. The food was good.”
City Cruises Chicago River brunch, lunch, or dinner pairs a 3-course meal with glassed-in skyline views and optional narration, DJ, and mimosas.
“This was a company outing and overall all the members were happy with the service, food and the scenic cruise. Thank you!”
A Chicago Lake Michigan fireworks dinner cruise with a buffet, DJ, and Navy Pier views. Smart casual, weather-dependent fireworks, great value.
“Food wasn’t good as the beef wasn’t. DJ was bad. Something smelled like sewer in the stairwells and dining area. For the price, I expected a little more upscale cruise.”
Cruise Navy Pier for a plated dinner, DJ music, and fireworks views over Lake Michigan with Chicago skyline landmarks from the decks.
“Absolutely amazing everything was beautiful,I'll definitely be doing it again soon the food was delicious 😋”
City Cruises Chicago Lake Michigan fireworks dinner cruise from Navy Pier with a buffet dinner, DJ, rooftop games, and skyline views.
“The bat was not staffed week but the food was great, dj rocked”
VIP dinner at Willis Tower’s Skydeck with a made-to-order deep-dish pizza, skyline views, and after-hours access—Chicago at night.
“a wonderful experience. We celebrated our 18th anniversary, the attention was excellent from the moment we entered. the delicious food. and the view was wonderful”
Step into a 1929 speakeasy in Chicago for dinner plus a 90-minute twenties show with comedy and possible audience laughs.
“Wonderful experience! Friendly, welcoming, and a lot of fun. Food was good and show was fantastic. Service was very good and wait staff were very personable.”
2.5-hour Christmas Eve Lake Michigan cruise from Navy Pier with a DJ, 3-course plated dinner, and 360° skyline views.
“Muy divertido! La cena muy rica y el DJ genial. las vistas a la ciudad desde el lago fueron increíbles! Muy recomendable. El staff muy amable.”
Chicago New Year’s Eve dinner cruise from Navy Pier: gourmet buffet, DJ party, Lake Michigan fireworks views, heated decks, midnight champagne.
“Não vi as entradas sendo servidas conforme definia o menu. O embarque foi tranquilo e a noite estava boa para ver os fogos. As bebidas eram servidas a vontade. Ambiente amistoso.”
Enjoy a Chicago River dinner cruise with a plated meal, DJ energy, and summer fireworks nights from Navy Pier area.
“I had an absolutely amazing experience! At first, things started off a bit chaotic! I accidentally purchased my tickets for the wrong date. I panicked, but thankfully I was able to reach out to the vendor and was connected with a wonderful woman named Samantha. She was truly invested in helping me make my birthday…”
A Mother’s Day dinner cruise on Chicago’s Lake Michigan with a holiday buffet, live DJ, and skyline views from Navy Pier.
“The dinner cruise started on time. The food was delish. The only thing that was not clear was that there were additional items for sale. The entertainment was good as well.”
From the river and the skyline to the gangster trails, the lakefront and the deep-dish counters, every way to spend a day in the city.
