Blue Frog Bar & Grill   

The Blue Frog, in the heart of River North, stands out as a place to have fun for the sake of having fun. It features karaoke four nights a week (Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday), open-mic night on Monday and game-night every night. The karaoke action rotates between two DJs, and the place can get so packed on karaoke nights it's a good idea to call ahead if you're with a large group. Patrons can get carried away with the kitschy atmosphere offering old-school games like Chutes & Ladders, Operation, Slinkies, Battleship and more. Food includes neighborhood pub favorites like burgers, sandwiches, soups and late-night dinners. An outdoor beer garden accommodates diners and barhoppers. -- Audarshia Townsend