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Chicago Area Ethnic Clubs/Cafes/Restaurants
 
Ethnic Establishments for Food, Music & Sometimes Dancing
BALKAN & SE EUROPEAN

Restaurant Mehanata
(847) 824-0100

1141 Lee St
Des Plaines, IL 60016
Bulgarian barbecue & traditional dishes served in a casual space with ethnic decor & patio seating.
Monday - Thursday | 9:00 am - 1:00 am
Friday - Saturday | 9:00 am - 2:00 am
Sunday | 9:00 am - 1:00 am

LIVE MUSIC HOURS
Friday - Saturday | 10:00 pm - 2:00 am
https://www.restaurantmehanata.com

Balkanika Restaurant
(224) 567-8267

1414 E Oakton St
Des Plaines, IL 60018
We offer a Modern European cuisine , Best of Bulgarian kitchen,  Italian Specialties, Fresh Seafood and Mediterranean dishes.

Mon- Thur: 09:00am - 11:30pm
Fr- Sat: 09:00am- 02:00am
Sunday: 09:00-0 11:00pm

LIVE MUSIC / DJ HOURS
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http://www.balkanika-restaurant.com

Avenue BG

(847) 979-2222

1000 E Higgins Rd
Elk Grove Village, IL 60007
Energetic banquet space offering traditional Bulgarian food, plus weekend live music & DJs.

Sunday - Friday
9:00am to 11:30pm
Saturday
9:00am to 1:00ampm

LIVE MUSIC / DJ HOURS
Friday - Saturday | 8:00 pm

Sunday | 7:00 pm

http://www.bgavenue.com
Cafe Bourbon
Serbian/Macedonian Cuisine

(773)-769-3543

4768 N Lincoln Ave 
Chicago, iL 60625

In the Mall in Lincoln Square, just south of Lawrence Ave (4800 N) and Lincoln (NW diagonal)

Open for Lunch & Dinner, seven days a week

Musicians and singers from Serbia and Macedonia

Sun-Mon 9pm-2am
Fri 9pm-2am
Sat 9pm-3am

Dancing on some occasions

https://www.facebook.com/BourbonCafeChicago

Beograd Cafe
Beograd Meat Market

Serbian Cuisine & Market

(773)-478-7575

2933-35 W Irving Park Rd  
Chicago, IL 60618

Serbian cafe & market for sweet & savory fare from the old country in a casual, tin-ceilinged space

Open for Lunch & Dinner, seven days a week www.beogradchicago.com
Bronko's Restaurant & Lounge

Serbian Cuisine & Pizza

(219) 996-6559

725 South State Road 2,
Hebron, IN 46341
New Location
Live Musicians and singers including Local Tamburashi Groups
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Singing and dancing on many occasions

Contact: Nick Tarailo

http://www.bronkoscrownpoint.com
Jovial Club Restaurant

Serbian Cuisine

(773)-375-1203

9615 S Commercial Ave
Chicago, IL 60617

Live Musicians and singers including Local Tamburashi Groups

Singing and dancing on many occasions

Contact: Helen or Carolyn Spelich

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Jovial-Club-Tavern/115922865095918
Sandy's Bakery & Deli

Storefront specializing in Balkan fare, including baked goods, meats, pantry items & prepared foods.

(773) 794-1129

5857 W Lawrence Ave
Chicago, IL 60630

 
Little Bucharest Bistro
(new location)


Romanian & American Cuisine

(773)-929-8640

3661 N Elston Ave
Chicago, IL 60618

Live Musicians and singers from time to time

Singing and dancing on some occasions

Contact: Branko Podiumedic

http://www.littlebucharest.com
Nelly's Saloon

Romanian Cuisine

(773)-588-4494

3256 N Elston Ave
Chicago, IL 60618

 
MIDDLE EASTERN
Barba Yianni Restaurant

Excellent
Greek & American Cuisine

(773)-878-6400

4761 N Lincoln Ave
Chicago, IL 60625

in Lincoln Square,
near the intersection of 

Lawrence (4800 N) & Western (2400 W) & Lincoln (NW Diagonal)

Live music provided by Middle Eastern musicians and singers. 

Fri 10pm-2am
Sat 10pm-3am

Usually there is Middle Eastern ethnic dancing.  There are also belly dancers who put on a show.
Byblos

Excellent
Mediterranean Cuisine

(773)-878-6400

2639 W Peterson
Chicago, IL 60659

on Peterson Ave, between
Western (2400 W) & California (2800 W)

Live music provided by Middle Eastern musicians and singers. 

Fri 10pm-2am
Sat 10pm-3am

Usually there is Middle Eastern ethnic dancing.  There are also belly dancers who put on a show.
Turkish Cuisine and Bakery

Excellent Turkish Cuisine

(773)-878-8930

5605 N Clark St
Chicago, IL 60660

On Clark St (NW diagonal), just north of Bryn Mawr Ave (5600 N)

Turkish Musicians, Belly Dancers

Fri-Sat 9pm-midnite

 
Arkadash Cafe

Excellent Turkish Cuisine

(773) 506-2233

5721 N Clark St
Chicago, IL 60660

On Clark St (NW diagonal), one full block north of Bryn Mawr Ave (5600 N)

Turkish Musicians, Belly Dancers

Fri-Sat 9pm-midnite

 
SOUTH AMERICAN
Flamingo Restaurant
Peruvian Cuisine

(773)-588-9377

3300 W Montrose Ave
Chicago, IL 60618

NW Corner Montrose (4400 N) & Spaulding (3300 W)

Live music by Costa Verde Orchestra (Traditional & Modern)

Sat 10pm-2am

 
La Pena Restaurante
Ecuadorian Cuisine

(773)-736-9498
(773)-545-7022

4212 N Milwaukee Ave in Chicago

W Side of Milwaukee (NW Diagonal), just South of Montrose Ave (4400 N) and just
North of Irving Park (4000 N)

Live music by Tribas Futuras playing modern & Traditional Andean Music

Thu-Sun 7-pm-11pm

Contact Tribas Futuras: http://www.tribasfuturas.com
tribasfuturas@hotmail.com
IRISH
Tommy Nevins Pub (Nevins Live)

Irish & American Cuisine

(847)-869-0450

1450 Sherman 
Evanston, IL

(NW Corner of Sherman & Lake Sts) in Evanston

Irish Music and other nationalities, Karaoke and Open Mike nights, 

See calendar on their website
Irish Jam Sessions Sun 3-6pm

thelist@nevinslive.com

http://www.nevinslive.com

The Abbey Pub

Irish & American Cuisine

(773)-478-4408

3420 W. Grace
Chicago, IL

(NE Corner of Grace & Elston)

Irish Music, sometimes other ethnic music and various forms of rock & pop acts. Also a sports bar
See calendar on their website
Pat Looney: looney@abbeypub.com

http://www.abbeypub.com

INTERNATIONAL - ECCLECTIC
HotHouse

Your Source for International Performance & Exhibition

(312)-957-6073

No Fixed Address

Houthouse promotes International Performance & Exhibition at various locations around Chicago

Various forms of rock, pop and jazz and and sometimes ethnic music

See calendar on their website

hotlist@hothouse.net

http://www.hothouse.net

Uncommon Ground

(773)-465-9801

1401 W Devon
Chicago, IL 60660
Various forms of rock, pop and jazz and and sometimes ethnic music

Sometimes a HotHouse Venue

angie@uncommonground.com

http://www.uncommonground.com

Uncommon Ground

(773)-929-3680

3800 N Clark
Chicago, IL 60614
Various forms of rock, pop and jazz and and sometimes ethnic music

Sometimes a HotHouse Venue

angie@uncommonground.com

http://www.uncommonground.com

ARE THESE PLACES STILL AROUND?
Enzo Ristorante & Banquets

Bulgarian Cuisine

(773)-631-2955
(773)-763-9400

7151 W Foster Ave, Chicago, IL 60656

South side of Foster Ave (5200 N) just East of Harlem Ave (7200 W)

Fri & Sat 9pm-1am Sun 6pm-10pm