Best Date Night Restaurants in Wrigleyville
7 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
Tango Sur
BYOB Argentine asado with big-portion steak value.
Notable Picks
#1
Tango Sur
8.8
A candlelit, BYOB Argentine steakhouse where the value signal is real when you order with intent. The best move is an asado-forward lineup—one steak per two people plus a couple of starters—so you get the cleanest read on the kitchen’s strengths without drowning the table in sides.
Must-Try Dishes:
El Filet (double filet mignon), Empanadas, Costeleta (rib chop) with chimichurri
What Makes it Special: BYOB Argentine asado with big-portion steak value.
8.5
A Southport Corridor staple built around coal-fired pies with char and chew, more sit-down than slice-joint. The best experience is one signature pie for the table and a single supporting dish—everything else is diminishing returns.
Must-Try Dishes:
Margherita pizza, Prosciutto arugula pizza, Sausage and giardiniera pizza
What Makes it Special: Coal-fired crust with reliable char and structure.
8.4
A cozy, chef-owned neighborhood room that leans into pasta specials, comfort-forward classics, and a dim, date-friendly vibe. The menu plays best when you keep it in the house lanes—one appetizer, one pasta, and a focused main—so execution stays tight.
Must-Try Dishes:
Spaghetti bolognese, Scallop risotto (seasonal special), Focaccia + Caesar salad
What Makes it Special: Chef-owned, intimate Italian cooking with nightly-style specials energy.
#4
Tac Quick
8.3
A big-menu Thai staple with a lively bar angle that’s strongest when you avoid menu sprawl and order with intent. Build the meal around one soup plus one curry or noodle, and it delivers a satisfying, group-friendly Thai night in Wrigleyville. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
Must-Try Dishes:
Tom kha gai, Pad thai, Massaman curry
What Makes it Special: A Thai mainstay with a bar-driven, sit-down rhythm.
#5
Sushi Mura
8.1
A Southport Corridor standby that wins on a broad roll lineup and a comfortable dine-in rhythm, with enough specialty options to keep repeat visits interesting. Order in a focused lane—one or two signature rolls plus a warm bowl—so everything lands at peak temperature and texture.
Must-Try Dishes:
Lake Shore Dr Roll, JBD Roll, Udon noodle soup
What Makes it Special: A deep specialty-roll bench with a cozy Southport setting.
#6
Bodega Sur
8
An Argentine wine bar and bistro that borrows the steakhouse DNA of its Southport neighbors, but executes best in a shareable, tapas-plus-steak format. Treat it like a paced meal—one steak board for the table, one salad, then stop—so the experience stays clean and cohesive.
Must-Try Dishes:
Tabla Gaucha (assorted steaks board), Empanadas, Vacio (Argentine flap steak)
What Makes it Special: Argentine wine retail + bistro with steakhouse-style boards.
Worthy Picks
#7
Mordecai
7.6
A New American bar and dining room that leans into polished mains and a strong burger-and-cocktails lane. It works best as a sit-down meal on quieter nights—one main plus one shareable starter—so timing and execution stay tight.
Must-Try Dishes:
Mordecai Burger, Fried Half-Chicken, Eggplant Parmesan
What Makes it Special: A cocktail-forward New American room where the burger is the anchor.