Your Guide to 4th of July in Chicago
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Time to celebrate the red, white and blue! Check out which of our Chicagoland restaurants are open for the holiday on Friday, July 4, and offering specials dine-in, carryout and delivery so you can enjoy wherever you watch the fireworks.
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Aba
WHEN: Friday, July 4: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Start the holiday weekend with Friday lunch on the patio at Aba! Share a Spritz Tower and Mediterranean mezze favorites including Whipped Feta Spread, Smoky Garlic Hummus and Grilled Chicken Kebab while soaking up the sun. Dinner service will begin at 4:00 PM. View the Aba menu
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Antico Posto
WHEN: Friday, July 4: 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Pop by Antico Posto for lunch before the fireworks and share Hot Honey Pepperoni Brick Oven Pizza, Trofie with Pesto, Gnocchi Delicati and Eggplant Parmesan and treat yourself to a scoop of Housemade Gelato (Vanilla Bean or flavor of the month, Blueberry Cheesecake). View the Antico Posto menu
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Beatrix – River North, Fulton Market, Oak Brook, Streeterville
WHEN: Friday, July 4th: Hours vary by location
Kick off the long weekend celebration with an extra day of brunch at Beatrix! Enjoy Smashed Avocado Toast, Migas Egg Scramble, Chilaquiles Verde and Light & Fluffy Lemon Pancakes in addition to Fresh-Squeezed Juices, orange or red mimosas and Beatrix Coffee Roasters Cold Brew. View the Beatrix – River North, Fulton Market, Streeterville, Oak Brook menu
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Big Bowl – Chicago, Lincolnshire, Schaumburg
WHEN: Friday, July 4: 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Big Bowl will be open for carryout and delivery, serving the regular menu. If entertaining at home, spice things up and order party platters to-go. Big Bowl will also offer a delicious new family package for carryout, Chef’s Favorites To-Go. Choose two appetizers, two main dishes and one fried rice or noodle dish from a select list of family-style options, available in Lincolnshire and Schaumburg for $75, plus tax. View the Big Bowl menu
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Bub City – River North
WHEN: Friday, July 4: 11:00 AM – 2:00 AM
Celebrate the 4th of July holiday with great BBQ, signature cocktails, and live country music starting at 10:00 PM. Prefer to celebrate at home? Order up all your Bub City BBQ favorites with carryout and delivery available all day. View the Bub City – River North menu
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Bub City – Rosemont
WHEN: Friday, July 4: 11:30 AM – 12:00 AM
What better way to celebrate the 4th of July than with great BBQ, signature cocktails, and live country music starting at 9:30 PM? If you’re celebrating at home, you can still enjoy all your Bub City favorites with carryout and delivery available all day. View the Bub City – Rosemont menu
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Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba!
WHEN: Friday, July 4: 11:30 AM – 10:00 PM
Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba! will be open on the 4th of July with an extended Happy Hour from 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM in the bar area only. From crave-worthy pintxos to signature tapas and sizzling paella that’s as colorful as a fireworks display, Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba! is ready to bring a spark to your holiday plans. View the Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba! menu
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Ema – River North, Glenview
WHEN: Friday, July 4: Hours vary by location
Let Ema help handle the cookout preparations with Mediterranean-inspired catering perfect for groups of any size! Place your online order for a la carte favorites serving 8-10 guests each including Spicy Hummus, Toasted Almond & Garlic Spread, Moroccan Onion Dip, Greek Village Salad, Crispy Potatoes and a selection of Kebabs served with lemon dill basmati rice, plus house-made tzatziki or zhoug. Order for pickup day-of or enjoy delivery from both the River North and Glenview locations! View the Ema – River North, Glenview menu
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Gus’ Sip & Dip
WHEN: Friday, July 4: 12:00 PM – 1:00 AM
This 4th of July, celebrate at Gus’ Sip & Dip, open at 12:00 PM! Swing by between 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM and toast to the 4th with a $6, plus tax Naked and Famous cocktail. View the Gus’ Sip & Dip menu
Gus’ Sip & Dip is first come, first served
il Porcellino
WHEN: Friday, July 4: 4:00 PM – 10:30 PM
Stop by il Porcellino to celebrate with all your Italian comfort favorites. Enjoy Happy Hour from 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM featuring $8 Negronis, select glasses of wine, and $6 bites such as Fried Cheese Ravioli and Mushroom & Pancetta Focaccia Pizza, at the bar only. View the il Porcellino menu
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Joe’s Seafood, Prime Steak & Stone Crab
WHEN: Friday, July 4: 11:30 AM – 9:00 PM
Head to Joe’s Seafood for Happy Hour from 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM and enjoy half-priced Oysters on the Half Shell, wines by the glass and Joe’s classic cocktails, paired with $10 bar snacks. Happy Hour is available on a first-come, first-served basis for dine-in only in the bar and lounge. Joe’s will also offer its regular menu for dine-in, carryout and delivery. View the Joe’s Seafood, Prime Steak & Stone Crab menu
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Lil’ Ba-Ba-Reeba!
WHEN: Friday, July 4: 11:30 AM – 9:00 PM
Lil’ Ba-Ba-Reeba! is open on the 4th of July from 11:30 AM – 9:00 PM. Enjoy Happy Hour from 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM, dine on the Spanish-style patio, sip your favorite sangria and soak up summer vibes in the heart of River North. View the Lil’ Ba-Ba-Reeba! menu
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L. Woods Tap & Pine Lodge
WHEN: Friday, July 4: 11:30 AM – 9:00 PM
The 4th of July is best spent savoring supper club and barbecue favorites at L. Woods! Grab a seat on the patio to enjoy Wisconsin Cheese Curds, Buffalo Chicken Wings, Smoked BBQ Brisket Burger and Baby Back Ribs paired perfectly with The Frozen Sconnie Old Fashioned served frozen with Korbel brandy, orange, cherry, lemon and bitters. End the evening with a Hot Fudge Sundae or Turtle Sundae! View the L. Woods Tap & Pine Lodge menu
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Miru
WHEN: Friday, July 4: 7:00 AM – 10:30 PM
Miru will be open for regular hours on the 4th of July. We invite you to continue the celebrations all weekend on Miru’s open-air terrace (weather permitting), perched above the lake and city lights. The terrace offers unobstructed views of the Chicago fireworks which will begin at 10:00 PM on Saturday, July 5. Please note, reservations on the terrace are first come, first served. View the Miru menu
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Mon Ami Gabi
WHEN: Friday, July 4: 4:30 PM – 10:00 PM
Mon Ami Gabi will be open from 4:30 PM – 10:00 PM on the 4th of July. Dine al fresco on the bistro’s charming patio, available on a first-come, first-served basis as you savor the summer holiday alongside classic French flavors. View the Mon Ami Gabi menu
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The Oakville Grill & Cellar
WHEN: Friday, July 4: 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Dawn your red, white, and blue to The Oakville Grill & Cellar’s 4th of July brunch and receive a gift card equivalent to the price of your meal (not including tax and gratuity)! From 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM, delight in a brunch spread to spark your holiday weekend off with savory specialties and signature sweets. At dinner, satisfy all of your backyard grilling cravings with dishes like the So-Cal Steak Frites, Coal Roasted Brick Chicken, and more. View the The Oakville Grill & Cellar menu
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Osteria Via Stato
WHEN: Friday, July 4th: 11:30 AM – 3:00 PM, 4:30 PM – 10:00 PM
Celebrate the 4th of July with an Italian twist at Osteria Via Stato. Join us on Friday, July 4 as the restaurant will be open for lunch, dinner, or carryout. Enjoy an Italian feast on the patio including housemade pastas to seasonal specialties. View the Osteria Via Stato menu
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Pizzeria Portofino
WHEN: Friday, July 4: 11:00 AM – 9:30 PM
Make your 4th of July unforgettable with Pizzeria Portofino’s boat catering. From handcrafted pizzas to fresh pastas, choose from preset menus, à la carte favorites, and refreshing beverage packages, perfectly paired with front-row views of the fireworks. The ultimate way to dine and celebrate on the water. View the Pizzeria Portofino menu
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Prime Meats by Lettuce
WHEN: Friday, July 4: 12:00 PM – 8:45 PM
Fire up the grill with Prime Meats by Lettuce. This 4th of July, impress your guests with restaurant-quality steaks and chops, prepped for easy cooking and unforgettable flavor. Choose from Globally-Sourced Wagyu, Creekstone Filets, Prime Dry-Aged Cuts, and more. Skip the holiday stress, and get Prime Meats delivered straight to you!
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R.J. Grunts
WHEN: Friday, July 4: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Head to R.J. Grunts for a fun holiday lunch or pick up your favorites for a picnic in the park. Stop by from 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM for late-night happy hour. View the R.J. Grunts menu
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Rotisserie Ema
WHEN: Friday, July 4: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Get your red, white and cool on at the 4th of July Fro-Yo Pop-Up at Rotisserie Ema in River North! For one day only, walk through the rotisserie turned fro-yo bar and build your own Frozen Greek Yogurt with chocolate sauce, caramel, nuts, cookie crumbles, sprinkles, Mediterranean-inspired delights and more for $4.95, plus tax, or enjoy the signature olive oil & sea salt as part of Fro-Yo Friday for $1, plus tax. Now that’s sweet! *Please note that the regular Rotisserie Ema lunch menu will not be available on Friday, July 4. View the Rotisserie Ema menu
RPM Italian
WHEN: Friday, July 4: 3:00 PM – 10:30 PM
Spend the 4th of July with RPM Italian. Join us for a festive holiday dinner in the dining room or enjoy your go-to dishes at home with carryout and delivery. View the RPM Italian menu
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RPM Seafood
WHEN: Friday, July 4: 12:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Celebrate the 4th of July riverside at RPM Seafood. The restaurant will be offering its three-course prix fixe lunch, featuring your choice of a signature starter, entrée, and dessert as well as happy hour from 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM. Guests can also choose to end the evening with a scenic riverside dinner on our patio. View the RPM Seafood menu
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RPM Steak
WHEN: Friday, July 4: 4:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Celebrate the 4th of July with a steak dinner at RPM Steak, or enjoy your favorite cuts with carryout and delivery. Join us at our Proper Bar for Happy Hour from 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM, featuring $10 cocktails, $10 wine by the glass, specialty bites, and more. View the RPM Steak menu
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Shaw’s Crab House – Chicago
WHEN: Friday, July 4: 12:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Shaw’s Chicago will be open on Friday, July 4 in the Oyster Bar from 12:00 PM – 8:30 PM and in the Main Dining Room for dinner service only from 4:00 PM – 8:30 PM. Shaw’s will offer their full a la carte menu. View the Shaw’s Crab House – Chicago menu
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Summer House
WHEN: Friday, July 4: 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Summer House is open on the 4th of July from 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM, offering a holiday brunch menu from 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM, followed by dinner service from 3:00 PM – 9:00 PM. Be sure to swing by for Martini Hour from 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM available in the bar area only. Celebrate your holiday with a spark of extra sweetness and sunshine at Summer House! View the Summer House menu
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Tallboy Taco
WHEN: Friday, July 4: 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Craving margaritas and tacos for the 4th? Celebrate on the patio at Tallboy Taco! Dig into favorites like Al Pastor and Chicken Chimichurri tacos, paired with housemade Margaritas. Hosting at home? Grab a Taco Kit or Margarita Kit and make your celebration easy! View the Tallboy Taco menu
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Tre Dita
WHEN: Friday, July 4: 4:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Spend your 4th of July weekend at Tre Dita, overlooking the river, the skyline, and Navy Pier. Tre Dita will be open for regular hours on Friday, July 4. Linger late on Saturday, July 5, and watch the Navy Pier fireworks light up the lake at 10 PM. View the Tre Dita menu
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Wildfire – Chicago, Glenview, Lincolnshire, Oak Brook, Schaumburg
WHEN: Friday, July 4: Hours vary by location
Wildfire will be open for dine-in, carryout and delivery. Enjoy favorites including our Barbecued Baby Back Ribs, All Natural Turkey Burger, Macadamia Nut Crusted Halibut, Coconut Shrimp and more. Entertaining at home? Pick-up party platters and a homemade pie. View the Wildfire menu
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