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Celeste

Cocktail Bar and American Restaurant$$$$

River North, Chicago

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Celeste

8.1^/10

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Ranked #2 for good for dates places in Near North Side
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"Great drinks and ambiance!"(2 Tips)
"It’s a little noisy but it’s a cute, small date spot."(5 Tips)
"Great drinks, lovely ambiance, fun crowd and it stays open late!"(4 Tips)
"Can't wait for their roof top to open!"(3 Tips)

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Dana DanielleOctober 5, 2016
Make sure to check out the disco upstairs! It's a blast! Dance floor lights up, good drinks and exceptional people watching! Might be tough to get in so go early or buy a table!
ChicagoistJuly 26, 2016
Nestled amongst the vines, diners can perch on Victorian wrought-iron furniture, admire antique bird cages and sip drinks like the "Midlife Crisis," a combo of Mezcal, coconut, and pineapple. Read more
Paige LeeMarch 8, 2014
Been here 5+ times
Try the White Flower! Great drinks, lovely ambiance, fun crowd and it stays open late! I can't wait for the opening of the third floor and the ROOFTOP! They had me at hello
SavoteurMay 31, 2016
A classic cocktail lounge and supper club easily fit for a fun night out, American restaurant Celeste features a long, silver-hued bar lined with tall, comfortable chairs. Read more
Stacy Bo BacyJanuary 12, 2020
It’s a little noisy but it’s a cute, small date spot. Happy hour Tuesday to Friday, 5-8pm, with $8 select dishes + cocktails and $5 select beers.
Rui LiApril 4, 2014
Been here 5+ times
I would try to ask the host to reserve a table for second floor and while you wait, grab some drinks and food at the first floor! Can't wait for their roof top to open!
AngelaNovember 6, 2014
Fabulous cocktails and really cool laid back vibe. Bartender was really nice. Try the cucumber collins.
michelle jimenezAugust 12, 2015
Great for a drink after dinner to chat with your lover! Sets a very intimate space! My boyfriend and I love it here.
Kenney MarlattAugust 10, 2014
Been here 5+ times
Ask for a seat at the upstairs bar — it has a more expansive cocktail list than the street-level bar.
Jenn KimAugust 10, 2014
Been here 10+ times
Great place for drinks, but their hidden gem is the fried chicken. Best I've had in the city, no joke.
Taylor KonigsederMarch 18, 2015
Great for happy hour and late night. Blood orange gin and tonic was delicious!
Serious EatsMarch 4, 2014
Each floor of this River North drinking destination offers its own beverage program.
Gigi GayleJune 17, 2014
The bartender James is awesome. He makes yummy drinks.
Colin YoungJanuary 15, 2015
Cocktail club styled after the 20s would be a great idea if the out-of-towner douches that dominate this place had 1920s manners. The poor bartenders are clearly exhausted.
Alex NawarJanuary 17, 2017
Good for dates. You can actually hear each other but there is still some cool music.
Ben FrotscherJune 11, 2014
What an awesome place. From drinks to dessert, this was a top-notch place.
Rachel BergerJanuary 29, 2016
bone marrow late night menu item is both cheap, delicious, and monstrous
Sharon BarnesJuly 14, 2015
Hey Celeste, you should join Freebie! It’s pretty rad and the benefits are great for both you and me. Check it out! http://taps.io/freebie
Jimmy VosikaJune 12, 2014
This is "the ham plate". Tasty, but expensive as fuck, and smaller than your penis.
steve ritchieAugust 6, 2014
Bartender knows his shit on roof top. Order bourbon anything
Ricard McNealJune 9, 2015
Hey Celeste, you should join Freebie! It’s pretty rad and the benefits are great for both you and me. Check it out! http://taps.io/freebie
Caitlin StamerMarch 29, 2014
Been here 5+ times
Better drinks and ambiance than the Violet Hour. Get the chicken!
evie olsonNovember 9, 2016
Great drinks & fun ambiance like no other.
Shannon JeropkeJune 6, 2017
Runner up for Best Bar Design at the 2017 Time Out Chicago Bar Awards.
michelle jimenezJanuary 18, 2015
Very intimate and classy. Good for a date that you want to impress.
Mike WilderOctober 23, 2015
Service industry discount Tuesdays - 35% off entire check after 9pm.
DeLeone WilliamsJune 15, 2016
Perfect meet market
David BasultoJune 26, 2014
Impressive cocktails. Great food.
Ian PirnerFebruary 4, 2015
GREAT Old Fashioned.
Allison KaminskiJanuary 3, 2015
Great drinks and ambiance!
Christine HongNovember 18, 2014
Listen up, Gents. It's a great date place. 😊
Cristina EJuly 22, 2017
Good the dance floor and the atmosphere ! Drinks were awful and expensive !
Corrine TaylorDecember 14, 2015
Chic place to go for drinks.
TGSFebruary 1, 2014
Enjoy the cocktails, stay for the food.
Lauren SmithApril 13, 2014
This place has a dress code late night. Don't ask me what that is though.
Antonio BurrowesJanuary 17, 2020
Great cocktails
Albert ValdesFebruary 5, 2014
Great place for drinks
DJ TeKTaBLeMarch 2, 2015
Best fried chicken!!!!
Aivy NguyenMarch 2, 2014
Mmm baby octopus

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