Best Group Dining Gatherings Restaurants in Ukrainian Village
6 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
Boeufhaus
Intimate brasserie marrying serious steakhouse cooking with French bistro technique.
Notable Picks
#1
Boeufhaus
8.7
Boeufhaus is a French- and German-inspired brasserie and steakhouse on Western Avenue where dry-aged steaks, French onion gratinée, and bistro sides are treated with fine-dining technique. Locals treat it as a small, serious meat-focused dining room for lingering dinners, strong wine, and rich sauces rather than a quick neighborhood steak stop.
Must-Try Dishes:
Dry-Aged Ribeye, French Onion Gratinee, Boeuf Fat Fries
What Makes it Special: Intimate brasserie marrying serious steakhouse cooking with French bistro technique.
#2
Silli Kori
8.2
Silli Kori is a cozy Wicker Park Thai spot where curries, noodles, and small plates are served in a brick-lined room with a small cocktail bar and seasonal patio. Diners lean on it for relaxed dinners that feel a notch nicer than takeout while still staying casual and neighborhood-focused.
Must-Try Dishes:
Pad Thai, Red Curry, Son In Law Eggs
What Makes it Special: Brick-lined Thai dining room with cocktails and a leafy back patio.
8
Nikko Sushi Izakaya brings a full Japanese izakaya experience to Division Street with maki, sashimi, and grilled skewers served in a multi-level, softly lit space. Locals use it for casual date nights and small groups who want an all-you-can-eat option but with a little more atmosphere than classic AYCE joints.
Must-Try Dishes:
The Bulls Roll, Pork Belly & Scallion Yakitori, Assorted Nigiri Plate
What Makes it Special: A modern izakaya where AYCE sushi meets skewers, cocktails, and a multi-level dining room.
Worthy Picks
7.9
El Paisano Tacos sits on the Division corridor serving steak, al pastor, and breakfast-style plates in a casual, family-oriented room. It’s the low-key option for neighborhood residents who want a sit-down taco dinner without heading to the bars.
Must-Try Dishes:
Steak Taco, Al Pastor Taco, Huarache
What Makes it Special: Casual sit-down taqueria with full plates and late-night service on Division.
#5
Desert Hawk
7.9
Desert Hawk’s Division Street cocktail bar hosts Smash Jibarito, a kitchen residency turning out creative smash burgers and plantain “jibarito” builds alongside drinks. Guests treat it as a burger-and-cocktails hangout, where options like the Ogilla and Estilo Animal Jibarito Burger bring Puerto Rican flavors into the smash burger lane.
Must-Try Dishes:
Ogilla Burger, Estilo Animal Jibarito Burger, Handcut Chips
What Makes it Special: A cocktail bar–burger residency mashup where smash burgers meet jibarito-style builds in a desert-inspired room.
Vibes:
Brewery & Beer Garden Republic
Group Dining Gatherings
Birthday & Celebration Central
Trendy Table Hotspots
Fatpour Tap Works is a multi-level sports bar and restaurant at Division and Damen with dozens of taps, big screens, and a menu that runs from pizzas and burgers to chicken wings and chicken-and-waffle bites. It’s the move for big-game outings where you want wings backed by a serious beer list and lots of seating.
Must-Try Dishes:
Chicken Wings, Grilled Chicken Wings, Chicken and Waffle Bites
What Makes it Special: Large-format sports bar with wings, pizzas, and a big tap list.