Murasaki
Murasaki
Mon–Fri 6pm–2am; Sat 8pm–2am (closed Sun)
Average cocktail: $12After 22 years as Cafe Shino, this Gold Coast stalwart got a makeover and has emerged as a sake lounge, complete with two dozen varieties of rice wine, a private karaoke room and a menu of otsumami, traditional Japanese small plates (we're fans of the crispy-edged hot-dog bites, plummy baby octopus, spicy salmon hand rolls and tofu-topped udon noodles). For a primer on sake, ask manager Kerry Tamura, who's happy to steer you in the right direction.
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B The Capital Grille
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C Le Colonial
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D Bistrot Zinc
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E Ria [Closed]
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F Chicago q
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G Tavern on Rush
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H Francesca’s on Chestnut
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H Saloon Steakhouse
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I Table Fifty-Two
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A The Lodge
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B Crimson Lounge
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D Paradise Cantina [Closed]
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F Mother's Too
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G Bernard's Bar
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H Hugo’s Frog Bar & Fish House
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I Bootleggers
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