Jilly's Too

Since 1995, Jilly's Inc has been providing Retail - Barbecue Restaurant from Chicago.

Know Before You Go: Cigar smoking at Jilly's is common.

Look Good: There's not an official dress code, but you will not be permitted inside with sneakers or a baseball cap.

This lively and touristy Gold Coast piano bar is named after Sinatra's bodyguard Jilly Rizzo. A small-ish space with a black central bar and narrow throughways between its blood red walls, the tiny piano area hosts surprisingly good musicians to whom no one pays a second glance. Try clapping after one of their ditties and watch their faces light up with surprise. Even when crowded, this isn't a...

Named for Frank Sinatra's former manager, Jilly's has a retro feel that's timeless, not dated. Music and a lively buzz from the patrons spill into the street during warm weather, and pianists and trios play the dark room decorated with photos of the Rat Pack, Steve and Eydie, and the like. The crowd includes everyone from wealthy Gold Coast residents to young singles catching up after work.

In Short
Patrons descend opposing staircases entering a foyer where bouncer-backed cashiers collect cover. Just inside find remnants of Syn in a long bar and glass partitions. The main...

The Scene
Pictures of Frank, Sammy and the boys adorn the deep-red walls in this longtime Gold Coast establishment that still attracts a full house every night of the week. It's classy,...

Located in the heart of Chicago's nightlife district, this Rush Street landmark is one of Chicago's original spots for the rich, famous and flashy. The Piano Bar is among the few places to offer live entertainment without a cover charge or drink minimum.