Romantic Date Ideas in Chicago

Romantic Date Ideas in ChicagoFind your new favorite restaurant for date night or your next hobby as a couple on our list of the city's best places to fall in love for the first time, or all over again.

Chicago Horse & Carriage
Ride around Chicago like old-time royalty in a horse-drawn carriage. The Chicago Horse & Carriage offers rides through the city's neighborhoods like Gold Coast, Lake, Michigan Avenue, Navy Pier, and Millennium Park.. Gentlemen, call ahead to reserve extras like roses by the dozen and a lap blanket.

Address: 806 North Michigan Avenue, Chicago IL 60611 - MAP
Phone: (773) 395-3950
Web: www.chicagocarriage.com

Everest Restaurant
Paris is considered to be the most romantic city in the world. Since the City of Lights is an ocean away, dining on French cuisine at the Everest restaurant is second best to dining at the Eiffel Tower. The restaurant is located on the 40th floor of the Chicago Stock Exchange.

Address: 440 South LaSalle St., 40th Floor, 1 Financial Place, Chicago IL 60605 - MAP
Phone: (312) 663-8920
Web: www.everestrestaurant.com

Lyric Opera of Chicago
There are few things that achieve being more romantic than the opera. Remember why you fell in love while watching a performance at the Lyric Opera of Chicago. The Civic Opera House is the second largest opera house in the nation and is considered to be one of the most beautiful venues in the world. Learn more...

Address: 20 North Wacker Dr., Chicago IL 60606 - MAP
Phone: (312) 372-7800
Web: www.civicoperahouse.com

Shout your love from the roof tops! Or just go out on the town at ROOF, the lounge at the Wit Hotel. Wine and dine while overlooking Chicago from the outdoor patio or the hangover space. The dinner menu offers a variety of entrees from steak to pizza and the drink list certainly doesn't disappoint.

Address: 201 N State St., Chicago IL 60601 - MAP
Phone: (312) 239-9501
Web: www.roofonthewit.com

Tall Ship Windy
Fall in love on Lake Michigan aboard the Tall Ship Windy. The topsail schooner sets sail from Navy Pier and the trip offers beautiful views of the city. Private charters are available.

Address: 401 E Illinois St. Suite 332, Chicago IL 60611 - MAP
Phone: (312) 451-2700
Web: www.tallshipwindy.com

Pop champagne at Pop's for Champagne, a premier champagne bar that serves up over 100 kinds of champagne and other drink at the full-service bar. Though champagne is tasty, we don't advise drinking on an empty stomach. Be sure to try something from the menu.

Address: 601 N State St., Chicago IL 60610 - MAP
Phone: (3120 266-7677
Web: www.popsforchampagne.com

Love of Chocolate
They say the way to a man's heart is through his stomach, and we all know women love chocolate. With these things in mind, a trip to Chicago's For the Love of Chocolate Foundation Gala could almost guarantee falling even more in love - if not with each other, at least the chocolate!

Phone: (312) 726-2419
Web: www.fortheloveofchocolatefoundation.org