Yes. Moon Star hosts private parties, celebrations and group experiences in an intimate speakeasy-style setting. The restaurant has a dedicated event-planning option on its website, making it worth considering for birthdays, cocktail parties, corporate gatherings, celebrations and other private events in Old Town Chicago.

Yes. Moon Star accepts reservations while also welcoming walk-ins. Guests can reserve online or call the restaurant after 3:30 PM, which is especially helpful when planning dinner around a Second City performance, weekend date night or a larger Old Town outing.

Yes. Moon Star offers happy hour Monday through Friday from 4 PM to 6 PM. The current happy-hour menu includes $10 kitchen selections such as Wagyu cheeseburger sliders, steak skewers, bruschetta and Greek flatbread, along with specially priced mini martinis, beer and wine.

Yes. Sharing is a major part of the Moon Star concept. Guests can build a meal from dishes such as truffled burrata, grilled lamb lollipops, seared scallops, baked crab dip, Korean barbecue-style meatballs, Wagyu sliders and Mediterranean flatbread. It works especially well for couples and groups who want to sample several dishes rather than order traditional individual entrées.

Yes. Several menu items can appeal to vegetarian diners, including Spanish olives and salted almonds, spreads, whipped goat cheese, truffled burrata, Mediterranean flatbread and chili-lime spiced cauliflower tostada. Guests with specific dietary restrictions should always check with their server regarding ingredients and preparation.

Yes. Moon Star has an extensive beverage program beyond cocktails. The wine list includes Champagne, sparkling wine, Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon and additional international reds and whites, while the spirits collection includes bourbon, rye, Irish whiskey and Scotch from producers such as WhistlePig, Blanton’s, Redbreast, The Macallan and Oban.

Yes. Guests who are not drinking alcohol still have several thoughtfully designed options. Moon Star’s spirit-free cocktail menu includes drinks such as the Starlit Spritz, Retrograde Rosé, Passionfruit in Pisces and Mars Nojito. Non-alcoholic beer and sparkling wine are also available.

Yes. Moon Star offers desserts including carrot cake, molten chocolate cake, red velvet cake and apple pie. Guests can also finish the evening with an Irish Coffee made with Teeling Irish Whiskey or a Café Brandy Alexander featuring Rémy Martin VSOP, Kahlua and crème de cacao.

Yes. Steak lovers have several options, including a 24-ounce bone-in rib eye served sliced with mushrooms, potatoes and onions. The menu also features Australian Wagyu steak sliders with bourbon-caramelized onions, arugula and tomato jam.

Yes. Cocktails are a major part of the experience at Moon Star. The bar offers an extensive mix of Moon Star signature cocktails, classic cocktails, martinis, seasonal drinks and premium spirits, making it a strong choice for anyone searching for cocktails or martinis in Old Town.

Yes. Moon Star’s combination of shareable food, cocktails, wine and an intimate upscale atmosphere makes it particularly well suited for date nights. Couples can order several plates to share, explore the cocktail menu and easily combine dinner with a Second City show or other Old Town entertainment nearby.

Yes. Moon Star is directly across the street from The Second City in Old Town, making it an especially convenient restaurant for dinner or cocktails before or after a comedy show. The restaurant even highlights its Second City location as a reason to make Moon Star part of a complete Old Town night out.

Some of Moon Star’s more distinctive dishes include caviar and lobster deviled eggs, Australian Wagyu steak sliders, squid ink seafood pasta, grilled lamb lollipops and seared Georges Bank scallops. The menu mixes familiar upscale comfort food with globally inspired flavors, giving it a different feel from a traditional Old Town bar or steakhouse.

Moon Star Kitchen & Bar is an upscale yet approachable restaurant and cocktail bar in Chicago’s Old Town neighborhood. Located at 1617 N. Wells Street, Moon Star specializes in shareable dishes, creative cocktails, wine and whiskey in a comfortable, intimate setting that works equally well for dinner, drinks, date night or a night out in Old Town.

Moon Star serves a contemporary menu designed heavily around smaller bites and shareable dishes. Current selections include caviar and lobster deviled eggs, crab wontons, charcuterie and cheese, truffled burrata, scallops, lamb lollipops, Australian Wagyu steak sliders, squid ink seafood pasta, Indian curry, chicken yakitori and a 24-ounce bone-in rib eye.

Moon Star puts a celestial twist on its signature cocktail menu. Current drinks include the Moon Star Maple Old Fashioned, Saturn Silk, Comet Dust, Solar Sour, Moon Star Martini, Golden Hour, Touch of Venus and Evening Star. The Royal Eclipse is a Macallan-based cocktail presented with a smoky tableside reveal.

Because Moon Star is directly across the street from Second City, its weekday 4–6 PM happy hour is a convenient option before an evening comedy show. Guests can stop in for discounted food, mini martinis, beer or wine before walking across the street for their performance.

Moon Star has a particularly strong martini program in Old Town, offering both classic and creative versions. The cocktail menu includes traditional vodka and gin martinis as well as the Moon Star Martini, while happy hour features mini martinis such as a Classic Gin Martini, Vesper, Dirty Martini, Cosmopolitan and Espresso Martini.

Moon Star is a natural after-show cocktail destination near Second City. The bar stays open into the evening and offers signature cocktails, martinis, whiskey, tequila, wine, beer and spirit-free cocktails, so guests can walk across the street after a performance and continue their night in Old Town.

Moon Star is one of the most convenient places to have dinner and drinks before a Second City performance because it sits directly across Wells Street from the comedy club. The menu is built around smaller bites and shareable plates, making it easy to enjoy anything from cocktails and appetizers to a full dinner before showtime.