We went to Dearly Beloved for my birthday and it was such a fun night. The lounge is beautiful -- velvet, chandeliers, and just a really cool, cozy atmosphere. It felt like the perfect place for a birthday celebration. The dirty martini was honestly the best I've ever had, and we happened to go during happy hour so the half-off appetizers were a great bonus. The owner and waitstaff were all so friendly and welcoming, which made the night even better. We had such a great time and I'm already looking forward to going back! read more

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I'm not quite sure why this place has pretty good reviews. Overall, it's pretty average. We came for happy hour and sat outside. While the table was on the sidewalk it was slightly set off and not on a busy street, so that was nice. While I only went inside to use the restroom, the vibes are interesting... I had their aperol spritz and it was okay. It was strong which was good. Then a pornstar martini. I thought the pornstar martini was really good and the best item of the evening. We shared oysters, the crab dip, and tuna tartare. The oysters were alright. The crab dip was funky. It was a bit fishy and maybe too heavy on the dill? I'm not sure but something was a bit off. The tuna tartare tasted fresh and was a good combination of flavors. It would be the only food item I'd reorder from the happy hour menu. read more

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Genesis was our server and she was absolutely amazing and attentive. She offered great suggestions which we adhered to. Smash burger was . Caesar salad+ shrimp was a hit too. Fried chicken was crunchy and good. A touch sweet for my liking but very good. Truffle fries were a big hit. Also had warm crab dip wish had quite a few shells/cartilage but flavor was good. The drinks were all very good too. Music was nice. You good hear it a vibe to it but it was too loud. We didn't have to yell or talk loudly. We were were celebrating all 4 of our upcoming June/July birthdays and she treats us like rock stars. Great job Genesis read more

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Such a cute place for a date or girls night. I went solo and sat at the bar. Service was a tad slow but still pretty good. Everyone behind the bar gave great recommendations and the drinks were tasty. I ended up ordering some kind of linguine and typically I have to be in the mood for pasta but surprisingly I thoroughly enjoyed it. I think this will become a frequent stop for me read more

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I really enjoyed my time at Dearly Beloved! I had the burger and blackout cake. The cake was the star of the show, for me. The service was great! There was a group of 9 and she did an excellent job accommodating and serving our party. I really enjoyed the decor and the music. It was lively and unique! Overall, we had a great time celebrating with friends. If I'm ever in Chicago again, I will definitely go back for the cake and drinks! read more

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My partner took me here for Valentine's Day, and even on 2/13, they had a shortened menu with no oysters (sadly). Our experience was pretty wonderful: the staff is attentive and helpful. My favorite dish we got was the wagyu burger - it was meaty, juicy, and the perfect balance of flavors with the bacon jam and cheese. The caviar cigar was tasty and a cool concept, but not worth the $25 in my eyes. The crab dip was delicious and creamy, and pretty large, so worth the price. The sweet tea chicken did taste like sweet tea in the best way, but lost the flavor in the bigger pieces (thankfully they give you 2 big and 2 small). We particularly enjoyed the elote on the side of the chicken for its zest, lime-forward refreshing taste! The overall vibe of the space is dark and intimate. With velvet chairs and garden fixtures, it gives "fancy club" and "cocktail bar" versus restaurant vibes. Perfect for a date night. Overall, this was a tasty experience with kind staff and an intimate ambiance for Valentine's Day. Would I go back? Probably not. Would I recommend it? Mm, if you can afford it, try it once, but don't go out of your way. read more

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As soon as you walk in, this place is breathtaking, absolutely gorgeous. They really went all out with the decor . The employees are very friendly too. I've been here for two events, the Daiquiri Fest and the Martini Fest, and both were a great time. The drinks were delicious and the space is very spacious so it never felt crowded. The chips and dips were good. I tried the fried chicken but it wasn't really for me. I'll personally stick to the drink events. Parking is street parking. I can't wait to attend another event! read more

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Exquisite and elegant cocktail place. The ambiance is a showstopper. My first was on a Sunday for Happy Hour. I was lucky enough to find parking right in the front. Dark inside with a mysterious fun vibe. I absolutely love this place. The drinks were good, not much on the food menu for me to order. I would recommend you find somewhere else to eat before coming. Friendly service, sexy vibes and good music. My second time coming, I came for the martini fest. I had a wonderful time walking around tasting martini's, mingling and enjoying the atmosphere. Go on the website and look for upcoming events and cocktail classes. I really hope they improve and update the menu. read more

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We stopped by for pre-dinner drinks + dessert to kickoff our anniversary celebration. The place has great ambiance for a date night or GNO. The hostess gave us the option of seating choices and we picked the red couches in the back. The bar areas has the most energetic decor but was also loud. They also have lounge chairs that are nice for a casual date or tables for dinner. The food and drinks were quite good - we got red curry sweet potatoes and the crab dip. We also tried some of their happy hour specials for martinis. And decided to indulge in dessert before heading over to dinner. read more

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Staff was great place is huge and beautiful. Food is suprisingly delish, drinks not bad but I would expect a better cocktail from a place that calls that it's specialty. The standouts were the fried chicken and the sweet potatoes with curry and kale and marshmallow. Good!!! I would go back to eat again for sure !! Expansive drink menu read more

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Loved everything about this place on my first visit! From the moment we walked in, the service was A+--from the receptionist to our server, Genesis, who was absolutely amazing. She gave great recommendations, was so kind and friendly, and truly helped make my friend's and my birthday celebration feel extra special. We even got to play a fun little birthday game where we rolled dice and won free cocktails--such a cute touch! And let me tell you, the cocktails were uniquely crafted, fresh, and definitely boozy in the best way. The happy hour is also a must--$10 martinis that were actually good. The ambiance is sexy, lively, and full of artistic vibes. This spot is perfect for groups, but also ideal for two old girlfriends catching up all night. The comfy lounge seating made it even better. Can't wait to come back! read more

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Another fantastic Machine Hospitality Group production! If there's anything Machine does well, it's setting the vibe. At the bar, there are massive, unique sculptures on the walls. The setting inside is upscale, intimate, and dark, but without feeling like one is in a dungeon. Keeping with the unique theme is their cocktails. These are among some of the more imaginative ones I've had in a while! I started my adventure with the Oaxacan Old Fashioned (mocktail). This one didn't land for me, and was a rare case where I sent a drink back. It tasted like lemony water, with some a bacon-y finish. No problem at all, the bartender was apologetic that it didn't work out, and happily replaced it with something else. For my replacement drink, I went for the Midas Touch. This was a lighter, sweeter (though not excessively), and lightly bubbly drink. What really set it apart was the saffron syrup. Thankfully, I've eaten saffron threads, and therefore knew what flavors to look out for. They were perceptible, yet not overbearing. Extremely well done; I never knew saffron could go into a cocktail so well. To close out the drink section of this review, I also ordered the The Spire and the Gargoyle. I forewarn you now: if you are Type A like me, and cocktails vanish before you like it's a magic show... you may not appreciate this in full. I think part of the trick is to allow the ice to melt down a bit, and as it does, it releases more and more hibiscus notes. Even for a type A mouth like mine, it was great! It had some kick, a little sweetness, and a little tartness. Even as someone who doesn't enjoy hibiscus, here, it just worked! Now, let's talk food: Thanks to happy hour, I was able to get a dozen oysters for a dozen dollars. While these weren't as chonky as my perpetually hungry cat, they weren't teeny boogers either. Perfectly respectable, especially when it's buck-a-shuck. I also tried the Beef Short Rib. Now... when Dearly Beloved tells you the whipped potatoes are very buttery, they mean it. These mashed (whipped?) spuds were incredibly smooth, and overall fantastic. The short rib was very tender, so much so that it could be cut with a fork. The pistachios and pickled shallot offered a fantastic contrast, giving the dish a little crunch and acidity. If I am to offer a critique, for my taste the beef needed a pinch (and I mean a literal pinch) of salt. However, when it comes to contrast, the Tuna Tartare did not deliver. Other than the crisp rice paper (where I feel they used *at least* double what they should have, everything coalesced into one. Tuna, aioli, avocado, ginger, sesame togarashi seemed to lose most if not all their identities into the melting pot that was this dish. Otherwise, the dish was fine, but because of this critical issue, unremarkable. The final food item I tried was the Ice Cream Sando. They had some really great things going here! I adored the use not only of marshmallow fluff, but the sesame brittle went with everything else like jelly with peanut butter - perfection! Otherwise, the cubes had pleasant chocolate sponge cake and ice cream. Critique here is that the ice cream was initially hard. Where it comes to the service, big points to the bartender for being attentive, kind, and welcoming. My drinks also came out in a reasonable time frame. The food, however, took longer than I expected, especially given how quiet it was at the time. Finally, we come to the prices. The bill post-tax, pre-tip came to ~$136. Despite the location and prices of everything, this still carried some sticker shock. Final verdict: Dearly Beloved is a place with drinks on the upper limits of human creativity, and food that doesn't represent masterpieces, but does contain scrumptious and filling dishes. However, all this comes at a high price, so Dearly Beloved may not be an every weekend affair. read more

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Happy Hours don't usually make much of an impression but this one turned into an anniversary dinner...it was that good! Genesys, our server, knew the menu backwards and choreographed its delivery flawlessly. The food was from Over-Achievers Anonymous. The setting hip and cool enough for a first date too without somehow feeling fancy. My neighborhood gem. read more

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I had some wonderful mocktails at dearly beloved! The bartender recommended my second drink and he did not disappoint. I absolutely loved the art and the ambiance of this place! I'll definitely be coming back for some alcoholic drinks!! read more

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Came for happy hour. They had advertised wine on the happy hour that wasn't actually part of HH and when our server told us that's not a part of it, she agreed she didn't understand why the have it on there... the biggest pro was the beautiful decor. The drinks were good, and we got the warm crab dip which was fine but nothing special. Everything here is extremely overpriced in my opinion. I don't think I'd come back, even for happy hour. I feel like you're paying more for the ambiance than the actual quality or quantity of food/drinks. read more

Dearly Beloved - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

My friends and I came here to celebrate my friend's birthday and it didn't disappoint. We were all visiting from out of town and I'm glad we had a chance to come. I had made a reservation about a week prior on the earlier side, and we were seated in a corner area with plush seating and lots of sunlight streaming through. The space itself is really beautiful, with lots of dark wood, plush seating and moody lighting. The cocktail menu is great, with options for everyone and everything we ordered was excellent. Our server was also super attentive and gave great suggestions. I'd definitely come back here again the next time I'm in Chicago! read more

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The food is incredible at dearly beloved. I think they undersell themselves as a cocktail bar because the flavours in the food are a refreshing surprise!! Despite the moody and dark ambiance, the place offers a really good environment for a party or date night. Service could be better but as a new and upcoming restaurant, I'd definitely recommend it as a returning hang! read more

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Absolutely gorgeous. If you're willing to pay the pricey bill, the ambience here is amazing, it's a beautiful place to have a cozy or romantic date, but also an upscale girls evening. The cocktails I had particularly the Midas Touch were delicious and I would recommend them and they do run in the $22 range. The bartenders were really overworked, but to their credit, a gentleman behind the bar brought my drink to me at the table, which was wonderful service. I will be back. read more

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Dearly Beloved's ambiance is very interesting and unique. It's a very classy cocktail bar. Loved the cocktail experience here. The service was great, the cocktails were so unique and some ingredients we were unaware of, the server was a great help in recommending us some great cocktail options. Great place! They have amazing events and cocktail making workshops. Would love to go here again. read more

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Came here for a 5 pm dinner on Valentine's Day. We were seated at a table by a wall of windows and it was freezing cold in the room. I took off my coat and immediately put it back on. We asked if we could move to another table away from the windows and were told they didn't have any open tables elsewhere. I asked if they had any tea or coffee and was told "We don't have anything hot." Our server told us they had just turned the heat up so it should get warmer soon. It did not. I wore my coat over my lap like a blanket (I was wearing a dress) the entire 45 minutes we were there. We split the burger (meh) (they did not cut in half for us, btw, and we had to struggle to split it with a butter knife) had two super overpriced and very weak cocktails and got the hell out of there. I've tried a few times to like this place but it's just gone way downhill since the first visit and I don't see myself ever coming back. read more

We swung by Dearly Beloved to meet a friend who was in town. Upon entering, we were in awe of the ambience. The restaurant looked very chic and upscale. They service was a bit slow that day. It took around 5-10 mins for us to get our table. We had a prior reservation. We started off with some drinks and apps. We tried the truffle fries, chips and dip, red curry sweet potatoes, maiitake karaage, Campanelle a la vodka and risotto con funghi. The chips and dip and the red curry were the standout! Very delicious! The others were just ok, mainly lacking in seasoning. Our cocktails were great though. We ordered the old fashioned, espresso martini, tell-tale heart and sandman. Overall, the food and ambience were great, but the service was a bit slow. Some dishes arrived super quick and the others took a long time. Our server was really friendly though and even gave us a discount for their sister bar Machine. read more

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Super swanky! My friends and I were trying to find a cocktail spot in the area and landed on this place. Luckily, it was later (~10 pm) on a Thursday so it wasn't busy at all and we not only had our pick of tables but also had no trouble finding street parking right outside. Our server was generally awesome and drinks came out quickly. We tried: Scandal Detectives, Pisco Sour, and Dearly Daiquiri and loved all of them. We also got the truffle fries to munch on, which were a perfect late night snack. Prices were on the high side but we noticed they also offer a happy hour W-F (4-6 pm) for $1 oysters, $10 oysters Rockefeller, and $10 martinis. Good vibes all around, stunning decor and expertly crafted cocktails make Dearly Beloved a standout for me in Chicago's bar scene. read more

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I loved everything about this place...the vibe, the decor...the service...everything. Our waitress was so nice and attentive and we had a great discussion. I told her what kind of drink I was looking for and her suggestion was perfect. The crab dip was delicious and fresh. Dearly Beloved got it right! read more

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This is probably one of my favorite cocktail bars. The music was 10/10. I loved my drink and the decor was beautiful. Servers were very helpful with providing suggestions for drinks. read more

Dearly Beloved - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

This was a cool spot to grab happy hour - great deals for martinis and oysters. I enjoyed my porn star martini and lemon drop martini, as well as our oysters. The place has a cool ambiance and is pretty spacious as well. Would love to come back to try more drinks and food next time! read more

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First time trying "diamond grapes". From what the waiter was explaining, they're soaked in the alcohol so has they thaw out it adds to the drinks. It was very good, they don't have a wide range of food so it's mostly just drinks. The inside does have a speakeasy feel to it, very dark and moody decor. Overall I'd recommend stopping by for drinks if you're in the area. read more

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Great time at Dearly Beloved Happy Hour yesterday. Genesis the host was amazing, very nice and friendly. Great aesthetics, food, drinks, and service. read more

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Very cool cocktail bar! Our server was too notch. She was very knowledgeable, and stopped by several times to chat. The atmosphere is awesome! read more

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If you're looking for a spot that feels breathtaking check out Dearly Beloved - Chicago! The atmosphere is absolutely stunning! The food and cocktails are truly a work of art. Every plate and pour looked like it belonged in a magazine... and tasted even better. Definitely a spot to add to your Chicago Eats List! read more

Seriously impressive decor that adds to the overall experience! Made a reservation and decided to sit at the bar. The bar tender was very attentive and the happy hour deals were great. We just ended up getting drinks and 1/2 prices apps and that was perfect. Between 5-7:30pm, atmosphere was lovely but we were able to have a conversation. You could tell a lot of thought was out into everything and the bathrooms were spotless. Steak tartar and the tuna we're both hits for us. Crab dip was good, but left me wanting something saltier or crispier to eat it with. Would highly recommend for a date night or a night out catching up with girlfriends! read more

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My fiancé and I made reservations for dinner at Dearly Beloved, and we were initially enjoying both the food and the service. Unfortunately, our experience took a very disappointing turn when we both stepped away from our table to use the restroom. I was gone for less than five minutes. When I returned, our table had already been cleared, including food that we had not finished, and my purse had been removed from my seat. My purse contained my personal belongings, including my wallet, keys, and phone. What was especially concerning was that the staff appeared to have assumed that we had left without paying, despite the fact that our personal belongings were still at the table. We are a young couple, and it was extremely frustrating to feel as though our age may have influenced that assumption. I understand that restaurants need to clear tables when they believe guests have left, but less than five minutes is an incredibly short amount of time, especially when a guest's personal belongings are still clearly at the table. A simple check with the host, manager, or surrounding staff before removing everything would have prevented this entire situation. The manager attempted to resolve the situation by offering us a complimentary plate, but unfortunately, that did not make up for the experience. We were unable to enjoy the rest of our dinner and didn't even get the opportunity to order dessert because of what happened. I hope management takes this feedback seriously and reviews how situations like this are handled in the future. Guests should feel comfortable stepping away from their table for a few minutes without worrying that their belongings or unfinished meal will be removed. Overall, what started as an enjoyable dinner ended in a very disappointing experience. read more

The inside of Dearly Beloved is gorgeous! Amazing decor and friendly service. I haven't tried their food, but the happy hour deal is great. $10 martinis and $1 oysters, and it even runs on Friday nights read more

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Dearly Beloved is one of those fine cocktail spots that I found too late. The behind bar experience was phenomenal. Their decoration makes you feel like you're at a Tomorrowland stage. I went for happy hour with a friend and their deal is half off signature cocktails - which is honestly a really good deal! I got the Scandal Detectives and the Two Wrongs. Scandal Detectives was lovely - light and flavourful, couldn't believe that it was bourbon based and so clear. The meringue biscuit was really light and melted in my mouth! Two Wrongs is a much more intense drink. It was heavier and definitely more boozy. Overall had a great time at this bar and would definitely go back! read more

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This is a great cocktail bar with good food. The atmosphere is great for a girls night or date night. However I wouldn't recommend getting dinner here. A bit overpriced. I got the steak frites and it was tiny for $50. Not worth it. Also the caviar cigar was not very interesting. But cocktails were great and the staff was wonderful. read more

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I went there to start off my birthday. My first time visiting this establishment and it was really nice. The decor was well thought out. I enjoyed the drinks and food. I will definitely be back. The service was great, the bartender Mike and the owner Jordan was professional and good to talk to. Me and my cousin took advantage of the $10.00 happy hour martinis. read more

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Shout out to Mo, hands-down the best bartender! Dearly Beloved feels like a sultry hideaway that's perfect for a romantic date or catching up with a friend. That low light, art and dark wood is a dream. The cocktails are inventive and especially photogenic while the menu feels highly curated. Come here to feel like you're in on something that most people haven't found yet. - AT read more

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Heard so many great things about this place, we had to check it out. The space is absolutely gorgeous and perfect for a date night or girls night out. They have a good variety of cocktails which were good but, personally, not necessarily worth the price. We also ordered the fries which were okay but also not worth the price. I don't regret visiting, but will likely not be back. read more

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We came her for a group birthday dinner and loved the aesthetics. Very dark inside but it's giving romance, dark, and sexy. Definitely flavorful small plates but the drinks stole the show. I wouldn't recommend coming here for a full meal but maybe some small bites and drinks. Beautiful space. Friendly service. Street parking is typical. read more

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