Safari Lounge, Chicago

Safari Lounge may have a wild theme, but the interior is decidedly refined. Seating is located along sleek wood-paneled and exposed-brick walls, and neon lights illuminate the bar, accented by African- and Caribbean-inspired touches, such as animal prints and Bob Marley murals.

Sticking with the safari motif, the menu offers a selection of drinks and cuisine like the kitfo burger, made with Ethiopian-style steak tartare, and vegetarian fare served with injera. In both the restaurant downstairs and the upstairs club space, African beers flow freely, as do cocktails made with tequila and rum.