Johnnie Blue Chicago, Chicago

According to Thrilist, there isn’t a shortage of Johnnie Walker Blue Label scotch at Johnnie Blue, as it’s the owner’s preferred scotch and the liquor he named his restaurant and favorite houseplant after. But the signature scotch isn’t the only draw to this Lincoln Square sports lounge. In an upscale dining room boasting a tin-tile ceiling and fireplace, guests are served a hearty menu of juicy steaks and seafood infused with Mediterranean influences by Chef Michael Younan. To create this all-star menu, the chef uses a wood-fire grill to imbue lamb chops, bison burgers, and wild-caught seafood—all of which he hand selects daily—with a smoky, charcoal flavor. Johnnie Blue’s chef also fries up fresh chicken with eco-friendly oil and handcrafts authentic Mediterranean eats, such as kebabs. Guests can also cozy up to the bar’s granite countertop or the lounge’s plush loveseats, both prime seating to hear the jazz and Brazilian Samba music played nightly.