Cocktail Bar Restaurants in Chicago

Chicago, Illinois is home to 1 cocktail bar restaurant listed on CurryHub, ranging from casual neighborhood spots to established sit-down restaurants serving the local South Asian community. Lilac Tiger currently holds the highest rating in this category at 4.4 stars, making it a solid starting point if you're trying cocktail bar food in Chicago for the first time.

Cocktail Bar draws on a distinct regional culinary tradition, with its own approach to spicing, cooking methods, and staple ingredients that set it apart from other South Asian cuisines.

Chicago's Devon Avenue, running through the West Rogers Park neighborhood, has been the city's center for Indian and Pakistani food and culture since South Asian businesses began moving in during the 1970s and 80s. Once a predominantly Jewish strip, Devon today is packed with restaurants, sweet shops, sari stores, and grocers serving Chicago's South Asian community — earning it the nickname "Little India and Pakistan."

CurryHubUSA's Chicago listings cover this well-known corridor and beyond, featuring everything from Devon's classic chaat counters and Pakistani BBQ halal grills to South Indian vegetarian institutions that have served the neighborhood for decades, plus newer Indian restaurants opening up across the city. Use the filters below to browse by cuisine and rating and find your next meal in Chicago's South Asian food scene.

Each listing below includes hours, contact details, and address, so you can plan a visit or place an order directly with the restaurant.