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The 13 Dinner Experiences in Chicago That Earn Their Price

13 tours  Â·  from $49 a head

The 13 best dinner experiences you can book today, with what each costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is top for a reason; start there.

Chicago Signature Dinner Cruise on Lake Michigan - The first views: Navy Pier and the open lake
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Chicago Signature Dinner Cruise on Lake Michigan

Chicago Premier Dinner Cruise on Lake Michigan - Starting at Navy Pier, 600 E Grand Avenue
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Chicago Premier Dinner Cruise on Lake Michigan

2.Chicago Premier Dinner Cruise on Lake Michigan

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 344 reviews · from $49Best value

Review the Chicago Premier Dinner Cruise for skyline views, a three-course meal, DJ music, fireworks, costs, and practical tips.

“Boat ok . Food was good nothing special but good , personals 👎 sever hostess absolutely non professional. Start about table they put us to table after 10min the told us we ha e to move to different table to window which weageed. Some couple next to us said we waiting Read more”

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City Cruises Chicago: Premier Lunch or Dinner Cruise - Boarding at Navy Pier
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City Cruises Chicago: Premier Lunch or Dinner Cruise

City Cruises Chicago: Lake Michigan Lunch or Dinner Cruise - Boarding at Navy Pier
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City Cruises Chicago: Lake Michigan Lunch or Dinner Cruise

City Cruises Chicago: Brunch, Lunch, or Dinner River Cruise - Brunch, lunch, or dinner: picking the right sailing
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City Cruises Chicago: Brunch, Lunch, or Dinner River Cruise

5.City Cruises Chicago: Brunch, Lunch, or Dinner River Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 128 reviews · 2 hours - 150 minutes · from $84

Review of City Cruises Chicago’s dining cruise, with riverfront architecture, chef-prepared meals, brunch mimosas, practical tips, and value advice.

“Great experience, receiving a voucher due to us not being able to go out. But just the experience, food, staff and captain were amazing! Our server Jamie gave us the best experience. We will be visiting again in the summer!”

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City Cruises Chicago: Fireworks Signature Dinner Cruise - Boarding, seating, and the first look at Lake Michigan
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City Cruises Chicago: Fireworks Signature Dinner Cruise

6.City Cruises Chicago: Fireworks Signature Dinner Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 85 reviews · 2 to 3 hours (approx.) · from $116

Review of Chicago’s Fireworks Signature Dinner Cruise, with buffet dining, skyline views, DJ entertainment, Navy Pier fireworks, costs, and practical tips.

“We had a wonderful time in Chicago and with this being the best to top it off the crew were very nice and the food was delicious!! Also, the DJ and Fireworks were spectacular!! This is a most to do in Chicago!!”

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City Cruises: Chicago Fireworks Premier Dinner Cruise - Inside the Odyssey-style dinner setting
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City Cruises: Chicago Fireworks Premier Dinner Cruise

City Cruises Chicago: Lake Michigan Fireworks Dinner Cruise - From Navy Pier to the open water
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City Cruises Chicago: Lake Michigan Fireworks Dinner Cruise

Skydeck Chicago: Pie in the Sky VIP Dinner at Willis Tower - The elevator ride to the 103rd floor
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Skydeck Chicago: Pie in the Sky VIP Dinner at Willis Tower

Vito's Vault Chicago finest dinner theatre speakeasy - The homemade hooch and extra drink costs
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Vito’s Vault Chicago finest dinner theatre speakeasy

Chicago: Christmas Eve Lake Michigan Gourmet Dinner Cruise - A private table and a three-course Christmas Eve meal
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Chicago: Christmas Eve Lake Michigan Gourmet Dinner Cruise

11.Christmas Eve Lake Michigan Gourmet Dinner Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 12 reviews · from $199

Celebrate Christmas Eve on Lake Michigan with a plated dinner, Chicago skyline views, DJ music, and festive Navy Pier departure.

“Improved- food is hot not cold… soda was very flat and syruppy Not sat near the door -everyone kept opening and shutting the door - it was cold. I wore my puffer jacket for the meal Many songs were in Spanish”

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Chicago New Year's Eve Buffet Dinner Cruise on Lake Michigan - Arriving at 600 E Grand Avenue
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Chicago New Year’s Eve Buffet Dinner Cruise on Lake Michigan

12.Chicago New Year’s Eve Buffet Dinner Cruise on Lake Michigan

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 11 reviews · from $273

Ring in New Year’s Eve aboard a Chicago dinner cruise with buffet dining, DJ dancing, Navy Pier fireworks, and a midnight Champagne toast.

“C était extraordinaire vraiment un réveillon de rêve. Juste un manque d organisation pour l embarquement car il y a 4 ou 5 bateaux et ce n est pas précisé sur les billets dans quel bateau ont était il a fallu faire le tour de tous les bateaux donc il faut prévoir d arriver à l avance”

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City Cruises Chicago: Fireworks Premier Plus Dinner Cruise - How the dinner service works
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City Cruises Chicago: Fireworks Premier Plus Dinner Cruise

13.City Cruises Chicago: Fireworks Premier Plus Dinner Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 5 reviews · 2 to 3 hours (approx.) · from $147

Cruise the Chicago River with a plated dinner, city views, DJ music, and Navy Pier fireworks on select summer Wednesdays and Saturdays.

“I had an absolutely amazing experience! At first, things started off a bit chaotic! I accidentally purchased my tickets for the wrong date. I panicked, but thankfully I was able to reach out to the vendor and was connected with a wonderful woman named Samantha. She was truly invested in helping me make my birthday wish come true, and she did just that. The boat ride and dinner were nothing short of a dream. The food was exceptional, and the entire experience exceeded my expectations. My husband and I had the joy of standing on the back deck, soaking in the breathtaking views of the city while watching the fireworks…”

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