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Celebrate the Holidays with Coworkers & Clients

Our guide to festive fun with your work fam

Looking for the perfect way to celebrate with coworkers this holiday season? From happy hours and team lunches to VIP experiences, catered feasts and everything in between, here’s our ultimate guide to holiday dining and drinking with your employees, colleagues and clients.

Holiday Happy Hours

Aba – Austin, Chicago, Miami
The holiday spirit seems to continue year-round at the twinkling bars of Aba, where happy hour is an all-occasion must. Days and hours vary by location but the mezze and cocktail specials are always delicious.
Make a reservation at Aba – Austin | Make a reservation at Aba – Chicago | Make a reservation at Aba Miami – Bal Harbour

il Porcellino
This friendly neighborhood Italian spot in the heart of Chicago’s River North is the perfect place for a holiday toast to your teammates with $8 featured Negronis and select wines by the glass, $6 Peronis and $6 bar bites.
Make a reservation at il Porcellino

Joe’s Seafood, Prime Steak & Stone Crab – Chicago & Washington, D.C.
You can’t go wrong with Joe’s Cocktail Hour, with half-priced Oysters on the Half Shell, signature cocktails and wine and beer by the glass. The seafood, steak and stone crab stalwart is simply made for celebrating with Cocktail Hour offered weekdays from 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM in Chicago and daily from 2:30 PM – 6:00 PM in Washington D.C. Cocktail Hour is available for dine-in at the bar and highboy tables only, first-come, first-served. View the Cocktail Hour menu at Joe’s Seafood – Chicago | View the Cocktail Hour menu at Joe’s Seafood – D.C.

Summer House – Lincoln Park, North Bethesda, Las Vegas, Disney Springs
Summer House – Lincoln Park’s beloved weekday Martini Hour has expanded to ALL Summer House locations! Now also available at Summer House – North Bethesda, Summer House – Las Vegas and Summer House on the Lake at Disney Springs every Monday – Friday from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM, enjoy $10 Classic Martinis and Espresso Martinis, $5 sommelier-selected red, white, and rosé wine, $4 rotating beers, and bites like Summer House Tostadas, Lobby Cut Tavern-Style Pizza, and the Prime Cheeseburger. Summer House’s Martini Hour is available in the bar area only at all locations, and seating is first-come, first-served.
Find the Summer House location nearest you

Tokio Pub
Knock off early and head to this Schaumburg ramen spot for Daily Happy Hour from 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM, featuring a delightful mix of snacks, bites and drinks. Happy Hour is available for dine-in only.
Make a reservation at Tokio Pub

Happy Camper in Las Vegas is the ultimate destination for Happy Hour on the Las Vegas Strip. Bring your co-workers to the patio every Monday – Thursday for select Happy-tizers for $6, plus tax and signature cocktails for $11, plus tax. View the Happy Camper – Las Vegas Happy Hour menu
Make a reservation at Happy Camper

For more after-work drink ideas, check out our Happy Hour guide.

Lively Lunches

L. Woods Tap & Pine Lodge
Enjoy a cozy meal with colleagues at Lincolnwood’s longtime lunch and dinner go-to, L. Woods Tap & Pine Lodge. The charming winter lodge-inspired restaurant has something for everyone, from its famous French Onion Soup and fresh salads, to hearty daily lunch specials like Steakhouse Meatloaf and Wisconsin Fish Fry.
Make a reservation at L. Woods Tap & Pine Lodge

Pizzeria Portofino
Enjoy a riverfront feast with your team on Pizzeria Portofino’s all-seasons patio. Dig into a crowd-pleasing menu of original hand-stretched pizzas, shareable small plates, salads and pastas while celebrating the season and dreaming of warmer days ahead.
Make a reservation at Pizzeria Portofino

Ramen-san
Slurp up noodles and broth with your work brethren. Along with the full menu of ramen bowls and shareable small plates, the Ramen-san locations in River North, Streeterville and Fulton Market offer an Express Lunch, served with a choice of Ramen and Rice Bowl plus Salad-san and Marinated Cucumbers. The Express Lunch is $16.95, plus tax (gratuity not included) and is available for dine-in only, making it easy-peasy for a quick workday celebration.
Make a reservation at Ramen-san – River North | Make a reservation at Ramen-san Deluxe – Streeterville | Make a reservation at Ramen-san Whisky Bar – Fulton Market | Make a reservation at Ramen-san – Lincoln Park

Sushi-san
It always feels like a party at Sushi-san, where you can jam to 90’s hip-hop while tucking into some of the freshest sushi in Chicago. Sushi-san also offers an Express Lunch, served with Miso Soup, Seaweed Salad, choice of San-specialty and Rice Bowl, for $17, plus tax (gratuity not included). Like Ramen-san, Express Lunch is available for dine-in only. Add on some Glitter Bombs as a festive treat – a non-alcoholic sake bomb that will ensure no one’s falling asleep at their desks afterward. Lunch is also available at Sushi-san Willis Tower Monday – Saturday, as well as Sushi-san in Lincoln Park every Friday – Sunday.
Make a reservation at Sushi-san – River North | Make a reservation for Friday lunch at Sushi-san – Lincoln Park

El Segundo Sol
Escape to Tulum for an afternoon at El Segundo Sol in Las Vegas. Share Guacamole, Loaded Nachos, Spicy Seafood Ceviche, and Chicken Taquitos with the table alongside your choice of entrees like the Costa Mesa salad, Carne Asada and Veggie Mixta taco platters, Jumbo Shrimp fajitas, and much more.
Make a reservation at El Segundo Sol for lunch

For more lunch options, check out the complete Lettuce lunch guide.

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Teambuilding Dinners

Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba!
Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba! is the perfect place to bring your team for a spirited holiday dinner. Everything on the tapas-heavy menu is designed to be shared, including the signature paella and pitchers of sangria. Normal reservations accepted for up to 20 guests at select times.
Make a reservation at Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba!

Osteria Via Stato
The Italian Dinner Party at Osteria Via Stato offers a bounty of chef-selected antipasti and house-made seasonal pastas served family-style, followed by a choice of individually plated entrées and desserts. Guests can choose from dishes like Slow Braised Short Rib, Chicken Mario with broccolini or seasonal fish. View Osteria Via Stato’s Italian Dinner Party menu
Make a reservation at Osteria Via Stato

Saranello’s
Looking for a delicious holiday dinner option in the Northwest suburbs of Chicago? Check out Saranello’s! In addition to the a la carte menu of rustic Italian fare, the restaurant offers multiple private dining spaces perfect for hosting the whole team.
Make a reservation at Saranello’sWildfire – Chicagoland, Twin Cities & Metro D.C.
It’s cold outside…but it’s nice and warm at Wildfire! The restaurant’s wide selection of salads, steaks, chops and more suit a variety of tastes, and if you make Monday your team’s night out, you can enjoy select bottles of wine for 50 percent off. With locations in Chicagoland (River North, Oak Brook, Lincolnshire, Schaumburg, Glenview), Eden Prairie, MN, and Tysons, VA, Wildfire also has a range of private dining rooms to accommodate parties of all sizes.
Make a reservation at the Wildfire location nearest you

Salon 61
The newest private event space from Lettuce Entertain You, located in Chicago’s River North is Salon 61. This spot is great to entertain a larger group and offers you a chance to curate your menu for any occasion from some of your favorite Lettuce restaurants for a plated, family-style or even cocktail hour type event. Learn more or book your event at Salon 61 here.

View our complete guide to the Best Spots for Group Dining.

For VIP Clients

The Cellar Door at The Oakville Grill & Cellar
Step inside The Cellar Door and take a trip to California wine country without ever leaving Chicago. Situated inside Fulton Market favorite The Oakville Grill & Cellar, the intimate wine-tasting room offers seating for up to six guests and emulates the tasting room experience of a featured California vineyard.
Make a reservation for The Cellar Door tasting experience

Miru
Impress your guests with impeccable sushi and Japanese small plates from Chef Hisanobu Osaka. Along with Miru’s show-stopping main dining room, The Library & Drawing Room space is ideal for hosting cocktail receptions or seated dinners to toast your most important clients and partners, offering a spectacular view of the iconic Chicago River and Navy Pier below.
Make a reservation at Miru | Explore private event spaces at Miru

The Omakase Room at Sushi-san
Treat your most important clients to the 18-course tasting menu at The Omakase Room, a truly special experience in an intimate setting.
Make a reservation at The Omakase Room at Sushi-san

RPM Steak
From an extensive whiskey selection and shareable steaks and chops, to exclusive Japanese wagyu, there isn’t a steakhouse in Chicago that will impress more than RPM Steak. Private dining rooms are also available.
Make a reservation at RPM Steak | Explore private dining spaces at RPM Steak

Mon Ami Gabi – Las Vegas
Looking to give your client a quintessential Vegas experience? Look no further than Mon Ami Gabi’s patio seating. Situated amid the bustling Strip, directly across the Bellagio Fountain, and underneath the Eiffel Tower, your guests will have a front-row seat to Las Vegas’ one-of-a-kind energy and atmosphere. Mon Ami Gabi is open daily for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, offering French dishes like Smoked Salmon Eggs Benedict, Steak Frites, Roast Chicken a la Grand-Mère, and elevated seafood selections like the Grand Plateau featuring Lobster, Shrimp, Oysters, and Salmon Tartare.
Make a reservation at Mon Ami Gabi – Las Vegas

Shaw’s Crab House Whole King Crab Experience
Looking for the perfect power lunch? Shell out for an unforgettable experience for you and your VIPs with Shaw’s tableside Whole King Crab, which serves 6-7 (market price, plus tax, gratuity not included). Looking for a more casual vibe? Snag a seat in the Oyster Bar.
Make a reservation at Shaw’s – Chicago | Make a reservation at Shaw’s – Schaumburg

Tre Dita
This hotspot at The St. Regis Chicago is one of the Windy City’s hottest reservations, so if you are looking to impress a client, snag a table at Tre Dita or Bar Tre Dita. Nosh on Chef Evan Funke’s award-winning pastas made fresh in the restaurant’s pasta lab.
Make a reservation at Tre Dita

Just Desserts (+ More Drinks!)

Beatrix – River North, Loop, Streeterville, Fulton Market, Oak Brook
Start a new holiday tradition with your work crew by stopping into your nearest Beatrix location to try each other’s favorite cookies, pastries and other desserts from the expansive pastry counter, then stick around for happy hour (check locations for details) to raise a cup of cheer. Have an early client meeting? Beatrix is also the perfect spot for a breakfast meeting!
Make a reservation at the Beatrix location nearest you

R.J. Grunts
O.G. Lettuce restaurant R.J. Grunts in Chicago’s Lincoln Park not only offers giant shakes and malts and the highly shareable Cookie in a Bowl, there’s also a late-night Happy Hour every Thursday – Saturday from 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM offering a dozen classic cocktails—think Dirty Martinis, Margaritas, Negronis and more—for just $5 each, plus tax (gratuity not included). Specials extend to $5 glasses of wine and beers on draft, plus tax (gratuity not included), making it the perfect place for a nightcap after the corporate holiday party.
Make a reservation at R.J. GruntsThree Dots and a Dash
Want to keep the office party going? Head to Three Dots and a Dash’s holiday pop-up, River North Pole, now – Wednesday, January 8. Step into a subterranean winter wonderland to sip limited-edition holiday cocktails while surrounded by festive décor. Don’t forget to check out Three Dots’ exclusive holiday merch and collectible mugs – perfect for gifting, or keeping for yourself!
Make a reservation at Three Dots and a Dash

Catering

Bub City
Celebrate the holiday country-style with Large Party Carryout from BBQ favorite Bub City. Order in a smorgasbord of salads, quality smoked meats by the pound, wing platters, hearty sides, Double-Barrel Burgers, and much more, with all the fixins’.
Order Large Party Catering from Bub City – Chicago | Order Large Party Catering from Bub City – Rosemont

Ema
Cater your office holiday party with a Mediterranean mezze feast from Ema – Chicago. Choose from your favorite house-made hummus and spreads, chef-prepared salads, mains and much more.
Order catering from Ema – Chicago

Tallboy Taco
Tacos make for a quick and fun lunch, no matter the season. Stop by Tallboy Taco or place an order online to make this holiday a taco day. Plus: Margaritas to-go? Yes, please!
Order Tallboy Taco online