Things to Do Late Sunday Night in Chicago

Have a Late Bite

• No matter your tastes, there's a Chicago eatery open late and ready to serve you. For classic bistro fare, stop by Bijan's Bistro at any time until 4 in the morning. Just order your duck a l'orange or your classic reuben before 3 a.m., when the kitchen closes. For more exotic tastes, head to San Soo Gab San for Korean specialties served until 5 a.m. any day of the week. Late Night Thai offers traditional noodles and curries from 9 p.m. til 5 a.m. seven days a week. Don't expect to sit through the night, though; the restaurant offers counter-service, only.

  Bijan's Bistro

  663 North State St.

  Chicago, IL 60610

  312-202-1904

  bijansbistro.com/bijan_main.htm

  San Soo Gab San

  Lincoln Square

  5247 N Western Ave.

  Chicago, IL 60625

  773-334-1589

  Late Night Thai

  1650 W. Belmont Ave.

  Chicago, IL 60657

  773-327-9945

  latenightthai.com

See a Show

• Depending on your definition of "late," you may be able to catch a performance or concert at one of Chicago's many venues. Starting at 10:30 p.m., the iO Chicago Theater offers up a mixed slate of Sunday night improv shows. The Green Mill, a 1940s themed cocktail bar, follows its long-running tradition of Sunday evening poetry slams with live music from local jazz musicians. Usually music begins around 11 p.m.

  iO Theater

  3541 N. Clark St.

  Chicago, IL 60657

  773-880-0199

  chicago.ioimprov.com

  Green Mill Jazz Club

  4802 N. Broadway Ave.

  Chicago, IL 60640

  773-878-5552

  greenmilljazz.com/index.html

Drink With the Locals

• The most likely activity once the night is underway, you can stop in one of Chicago's many watering holes open late on Sunday. Open until 4 a.m. on Sundays, Marie's Riptide Lounge is a classic "dive," featured on such programs as "Conan O'Brien" for its peculiar charm. Marie herself serves the beers--all bottled--and music comes from the joint's juke box. Another local serving up local charm is St. Pauli Club, open until 4 a.m. on Sundays. If you´re in the loop, Miller´s Pub has been offering late night atmosphere since 1935. Lore says that the likes of Sinatra, Milton Berle and Bill Veeck have enjoyed Miller´s Pub´s charms. If you arrive before the kitchen closes, try their speciality, BBQ ribs.

  Marie's Riptide Lounge

  1750 W. Armitage Ave.

  Chicago, IL 60647

  773-278-7317

  St. Pauli Club

  5109 N. Lincoln Ave.,

  Chicago IL 60625

  773-769-1922

  Miller's Pub

  134 S. Wabash Ave

  Chicago, IL 60603

  312-645-5377