Best Girls Night Out Thai Restaurants in Chicago
3 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
Big Bear Sushi & Thai
A small, lively sit-down option built around signature rolls plus Thai comfort staples.
Notable Picks
8.4
A compact, full-service neighborhood room that’s strongest on well-built signature rolls and a steady Thai-and-sushi dinner rhythm. It works best as a sit-down spot where you can split one premium roll, one simpler roll, and a hot appetizer to keep flavors distinct.
Must-Try Dishes:
Black Eagle Roll, Bear Roll, Godzilla (Jumbo Roll)
What Makes it Special: A small, lively sit-down option built around signature rolls plus Thai comfort staples.
#2
Thai O'Clock
8.1
A newer Sauganash dining-room option that goes beyond the usual greatest hits—familiar noodles and curries sit alongside more “special occasion” plates that feel built for lingering. It’s a better pick for a sit-down Thai night in the neighborhood, especially if you want to order across comfort classics and a couple of showier mains.
Must-Try Dishes:
Filet mignon with panang curry, Pad see ew, Yum pla duk foo (crispy catfish salad)
What Makes it Special: A neighborhood Thai spot mixing classics with higher-end mains.
Worthy Picks
#3
Coup de Thai
7.9
Coup de Thai is a newer Lakeview East restaurant leaning upscale, with polished plating, a cocktail list, and a menu that mixes classics with dishes like rich crab curries. The room is more date-night and occasion-focused than takeout-centric, making it a step up from the area’s casual Thai options.
Must-Try Dishes:
Crab curry, Tom yum soup, Pad Thai with shrimp
What Makes it Special: Design-forward Thai restaurant where cocktails and refined curries suit dressier nights.