SPECIAL EVENT VENUES Special Event Venues Beatrix -Streeterville 671 N. Saint Clair St., 60611 312-642-0001 restaurantbeatrix.com 400 Max. 200 Max. *P = Preferred List, I = In-House/Exclusive DOWNTOWN / STREETERVILLE – Beatrix is an inviting neighborhood restaurant, cafe and meeting place. Our menu highlights healthful cooking, vegetarian entrees and comfort food. Benny’s Chop House 444 N. Wabash Ave., 60611 312-626-2444 bennyschophouse.com / info@bennyschophouse.com 300 150 DOWNTOWN / RIVER NORTH – At Benny’s Chop House, we are able to customize each event for you and your guests, including tailor-made menus! Berghoff Restaurant 17 W. Adams St., 60603 312-427-3170 theberghoff.com / events@berghoffgroup.com 590 340 DOWNTOWN / LOOP – Host a meeting at the historic Berghoff in the heart of the Loop. Four private rooms available. Customized menus, A/V accommodations, flexible space. Bistrot Margot 1437-39 N. Wells St., 60610 312-587-3660 bistrotmargot.com / bistrotmargot@gmail.com 184 184 CITY NORTH / OLD TOWN – Private events for groups of 2-200 with competitive pricing. Pre-theater menus available, proximity to The Second City, Steppenwolf and more! The Boarding House 720 N. Wells St., 60654 312-280-0720 boardinghousechicago.com / info@bhchicago.com 300 120 DOWNTOWN / RIVER NORTH – The Boarding House, owned by master sommelier Alpana Singh, is a multi-level restaurant featuring a 450-bottle wine list and Mediterranean cuisine. The Bristol 2152 N. Damen Ave., 60647 773-862-5555 thebristolchicago.com / info@thebristolchicago.com 200 125 CITY NORTH / BUCKTOWN/WICKER PARK – The Bristol offers the perfect gathering place for any occasion — relaxed, casual atmosphere with fantastic food and great service. Bubba Gump Shrimp Company Navy Pier, 700 E. Grand Ave., 60611 312-252-4867 bubbagump.com 160 110 DOWNTOWN / STREETERVILLE – Specializing in private events and group dining. This location has a sales manager on-site who is an expert at bringing events to life with fun! Cactus Bar & Grill 404 S. Wells St., 60607 312-922-3830 cactuschicago.com / info@cactuschicago.com 500 0 DOWNTOWN / LOOP – With space for groups ranging from 20-500, Cactus Bar and Grill is an urban tavern that has been known for over 20 years for our classic hand-shaken margaritas. Café des Architectes and the Cigale Private Dining Room 20 E. Chestnut St., 60611 312-324-4063, 800-763-4835 cafedesarchitectes.com / sofitel.chicagowatertower@sofitel.com 80 80 DOWNTOWN / GOLD COAST – Delight in contemporary French cuisine that highlights ingredients from local farmers by chef Greg Biggers at award-winning Cafe des Architectes. Café Spiaggia 980 N. Michigan Ave., 60611 312-280-2750 spiaggiarestaurant.com/cafe 300 170 DOWNTOWN / MAGNIFICENT MILE – Neighborhood favorite for lunch and dinner. Chef Tony Mantuano’s menu is casual modern Italian featuring sharable items and a global wine list. Caffe Baci 2 N. LaSalle St., 60602 312-629-2216 caffebaci.com / charmaine@caffebaci.com 120 120 DOWNTOWN / LOOP – Our catering service is first class; let us assist in planning your event in all aspects — from venue and décor, to food and drink, we’re here for you! Carnivale 702 W. Fulton Market St., 60661 312-850-5005 carnivalechicago.com / sales@carnivalechicago.com 1,000 1,000 CITY WEST / WEST LOOP – It’s never business as usual at Carnivale. Host a private board meeting for 10, a dinner for 350 or the entire venue for a reception of 1,200. Castaways 1603 N. Lake Shore Dr., 60610 773-281-1200 castawayschicago.com / info@castawayschicago.com 500 400 CITY NORTH / LINCOLN PARK – Overlooking Lake Michigan with views of the city. Visit the best place on the beach for appetizers, sandwiches, salads, desserts and cool beverages. 88 :: choosechicago.com/meeting-professionals Lar y Rec gest R eption oom Capacit Lar y ges Banque t Room t Capacit y Priv ate Room Available Comple Available te Buy out Cat ering Servic es* In-House Servic es Audio visual 150 100 • • I • 90 60 • • I • 271 140 • • I • 99 99 • • I 150 120 • • I • 125 75 • • I • 160 110 • I 225 0 • • I • 80 80 • • I • 300 170 • • I • 120 120 • • I • 300 200 • • I • 500 200 • • I Rec eption y Banque t Capacit Capacit
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