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The 7 best lunch 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.
A 2-hour small-group lunch cruise on Lake Michigan from Navy Pier with buffet lunch, DJ entertainment, and skyline views.
Most Popular“My wife and I enjoyed the experience. Food was really good and buffet style. Service was attentive and bar access was good.”
Enjoy a plated 3-course lunch or dinner aboard the Odyssey on Lake Michigan, with 360 views, a DJ, and skyline passes.
“Our server was wonderful! The whole experience was lovely. The view of Chicago at sunset was so romantic for my beautiful and I. I will definitely do it again when we return to the beautiful City of Chicago!”
Lake Michigan lunch or dinner cruise from Navy Pier with a big buffet, live DJ, rooftop games, and skyline views. Brunch includes bottomless mimosas.
“It was so nice!! Artisha was our server she is amazing and never missed a beat with whatever we needed or asked of her!!”
City Cruises Chicago River brunch, lunch, or dinner pairs a 3-course meal with glassed-in skyline views and optional narration, DJ, and mimosas.
“Wonderful service and really good food. Free mimosas for the duration and the river and architecture is first rate!!”
City Cruises Chicago River Architectural Lunch Cruise with a plated lunch, unlimited drinks, and guided architecture views.
“I can confirm that the instructions were awful. The pin that is in the reservation is for another parking lot. I recommend you follow the instructions that Viator gives you to start and then heed mine. The directions will take you to a parking lot on North Colombus Drive. If you stop there, you will…”
Thanksgiving lunch cruise on the Chicago River with a 3-course meal, 360° architecture views, onboard DJ, and festive drinks for purchase.
“Awesome service friendly staff beautiful views and fun music .. the food was decent and I just wish my pumpkin pie wasn’t frozen in the middle because it was delicious”
Learn authentic Mexican mole with Michelin-trained Carla in her Chicago home. Hands-on cooking, Puebla history, and a shared meal.
“Carla was fantastic. She was charming and did a great job guiding us through making mole. It.really was a great experience!”
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.
