Top 7 Lunch Experiences in Chicago

1.City Cruises Chicago: Signature Lunch Cruise on Lake Michigan

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 348 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $66Our pick

Cruise Lake Michigan from Navy Pier for about two hours, with views of the Chicago skyline, Navy Pier, Soldier Field and Shedd Aquarium. You’ll have a buffet lunch, unlimited nonalcoholic drinks, a guaranteed table for your party and music from a live DJ. Arrive early and confirm which vessel to board.

“Our server Trisha was wonderful. Her attitude was great. The DJ was good. The food was delicious. Good time!!”

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2.City Cruises Chicago: Premier Lunch or Dinner Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 334 reviews · 2 - 3 hours · from $88

Board the Odyssey at Navy Pier for a two- to three-hour plated lunch or dinner cruise along Chicago’s shoreline. You’ll have a private table, three courses, tea or coffee, and a live DJ, with outdoor decks for skyline views. Alcohol and some premium menu choices cost extra.

“Great tour of lake Michigan, delicious food and romantic ambiance, we loved the cruise!!!”

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3.City Cruises Chicago: Lake Michigan Lunch or Dinner Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 217 reviews · 2 hours · from $66

Board the Spirit of Chicago or Spirit of Navy Pier at Navy Pier for a two-hour Lake Michigan cruise with a buffet meal, skyline views, a DJ and rooftop games. Brunch includes unlimited mimosas; lunch and dinner bring their own menus. Alcohol beyond brunch mimosas costs extra, and weather can affect time on deck.

“We had a wonderful time everything was perfect for our Pham”

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

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

Board the glass-enclosed Odyssey near NBC Tower for a Chicago River meal with views of landmarks from the Wrigley Building to Willis Tower. Choose brunch, lunch, or dinner; brunch includes bottomless mimosas, while dinner adds a DJ. The meal is prepared onboard, and lunch and brunch include architectural commentary.

“We sailed around the city, and was introduced to the Chicago skyline, and architecture.”

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5.City Cruises Chicago: River Architectural Lunch Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 39 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $84

Spend about two hours cruising the Chicago River with lunch at a guaranteed table for your party, views of landmarks such as Tribune Tower and Merchandise Mart, and commentary on the city’s architecture. Coffee, tea and water are included; alcoholic drinks are available to buy. Arrive early: boarding begins 30 minutes before departure.

“Customer service & food & tour . Great service. Great food abd love the boat. Very entertaining narration”

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6.Thanksgiving Gourmet Lunch Cruise on Chicago River

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 4 reviews · from $116

City Cruises’ two-hour Thanksgiving lunch cruise pairs a plated holiday meal with views of Chicago’s riverfront architecture. Eat at a private table inside the glass-enclosed vessel, then head to the outdoor deck for fresh air and photos. A DJ provides music, and coffee, hot tea, and iced tea are included. Alcoholic drinks are available to buy.

“Awesome service friendly staff beautiful views and fun music .. the food was decent and I just wish my pumpkin pie wasn’t frozen in the middle because it was delicious”

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7.Learn To Make Mole The Real Mexican Way Before Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $185Top rated

At 1 pm, meet Carla at her Chicago residence for a two-hour, hands-on class in Mexican mole. She shares the sauce’s ties to Puebla and guides cooks of all levels through the meal, which includes chicken, beans, green rice, and hibiscus infusion with cinnamon and ginger. The group is capped at 10.

“Carla was fantastic. She was charming and did a great job guiding us through making mole. It.really was a great experience!”

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