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Meet People Over Dinner in Chicago

Chicago’s food scene is world-class, but finding the right people to share a great meal with? That’s where it gets tricky. Whether you’re new in town, between friend groups, or just tired of dining alone, this makes it easy to turn dinner into a social plan.

Find Your +1 Dinner Guest in Chicago

Whether you’re craving Michelin-star tasting menus or $6 tacos from a neighborhood taquería, Chicago has it all. But making a dinner plan that actually happens? That takes the right people.

This platform helps you connect with locals based on your schedule, food preferences, and vibe. Whether it’s Korean BBQ in Albany Park, BYOB Thai in Uptown, or a West Loop date-night staple, we make it easy to build a profile, browse dinner-ready matches, and break the ice over chat before you meet up.

If you’ve ever scrolled Resy or walked through Fulton Market wishing you had someone to split small plates with, this is for you.

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Top 10 Dinner Spots in Chicago

A curated mix of iconic eats, neighborhood gems, and buzzed-about tables:

  1. Girl & The Goat – A West Loop favorite known for bold small plates, big flavors, and hard-to-get reservations
  2. Parachute – A modern Korean-American spot in Avondale with inventive, deeply satisfying dishes
  3. Avec – Cozy, communal Mediterranean dining in the West Loop, perfect for shared plates and great conversation
  4. Mi Tocaya Antojería – Logan Square standout offering soulful, creative takes on regional Mexican cuisine
  5. Luella’s Southern Kitchen – A laid-back Lincoln Square gem known for shrimp & grits, fried chicken, and warm hospitality
  6. RPM Italian – Sleek, downtown dining with polished service and elevated Italian classics
  7. Heritage Restaurant & Caviar Bar – Ukrainian Village hotspot blending Eastern European flavors with an upscale twist
  8. Café Ba-Ba-Reeba! – Lively Spanish tapas and sangria in Lincoln Park—a crowd-pleaser for group dinners
  9. Kasama – A Michelin-starred Filipino-American restaurant in East Ukrainian Village that moves from bakery by day to elegant tasting menu by night
  10. The Publican – A meat-and-beer-centric spot in Fulton Market with communal tables and a hearty, high-quality menu

Explore More Ways to Meet People in Chicago

With over 7,000 restaurants across the city, Chicago’s dining scene has the variety—now it just needs more ways to connect the people who want to explore it together.

IRL Intros is for Everyone

Finally, there’s a place where you can connect with others for the activities you enjoy without the awkwardness of dating apps or random meetups with name tags.

If you know exactly what you want to do but prefer not to go solo, there’s someone out there looking for the same experience. And if you're open to meeting new people and trying new things, we make it easy to find the right connections for exciting experiences.

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