Le Bouchon is a classic French bistro. Get it on your hit list.

The Bristol is an American restaurant in Bucktown good for any date or small group of friends.

Irazu is a laid-back Costa Rican restaurant with an excellent patio and a BYOB policy.

90 Miles Cuban Cafe is is authentic Cuban food. Come for a low-key meal anytime of day or plan your next big group BYOB dinner in the back.

En Hakkore is a quick, casual, and fresh twist on Korean food. The healthier bibimbap or sashimi-bap might make you a regular, but the paratha tacos will tempt you all the time.

Ipsento 606 is a coffee shop with a full bar that's great for early in the game dates.

Royal Palms is a bar with shuffleboard courts that’s a great change of pace from the usual bar scene.

Danny’s is a bar in Bucktown that feels like a house party.

Club Lucky is an old-school Italian restaurant in Bucktown that feels like a supper club.

This bar in Bucktown is great for day drinking and looking at maps.

Mable’s Table is a restaurant in Bucktown serving excellent comfort food in an old cottage with twinkly lights.