With the weather getting warmer in Chicago and Mother’s Day coming up, outdoor dining is a must. Here’s a list of rooftop restaurants and bars offering creative drinks, delicious cuisine, and breathtaking views of the city.
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Cindy’s Rooftop and Bar located at the top of the Chicago Athletic Association Hotel is a hip and sophisticated location for patrons to enjoy beautiful city views and fun seasonal fare.<\/p>\n
This West Loop neighborhood staple includes a stunning outdoor terrace and lounge for customers to enjoy. The restaurant offers skyline views and acclaimed sushi and other plates from world-famous chef Nobu Matsuhisa.<\/p>\n
With a garden patio covered in luscious greenery and soft string lighting, the River West destination provides Italian cuisine in their scenic outdoor section and lives up to their Italian translation, \u201clittle dream.\u201d<\/p>\n
The Warbler in Lincoln Square offers a spacious patio for outdoor diners to munch on American fare and sip on bird-themed cocktails.<\/p>\n
Big Star Chicago is one of the most well-known restaurants on the list, with locations in Wicker Park, Wrigleyville, and West Town. Described by the restaurant itself as a \u201chonky-tonk hangout,\u201d Big Star provides traditional Mexican food with drinks ranging from margaritas to an extensive list of whiskey. The vibrant patio makes this a perfect casual dining spot.<\/p>\n
Don\u2019t let the name fool you – although this Bridgeport destination serves several duck-related dishes, customers can also enjoy salads, sandwiches, and appetizers with no duck included. Their quaint and comforting patio is the perfect place to try this unique cuisine. And like many others on this list, the patio is equipped with heaters for when the cold Chicago air creeps back in.<\/p>\n
Another River North classic, Pizzeria Portofino is known not only for delicious Italian fare, but for its riverside patio providing a beautiful dining experience.<\/p>\n
This list would not be complete without the inclusion of RPM Seafood, a classic restaurant featuring not only steaks, but seafood, salads, and house-made breads. Its central River North location allows for stunning views from the patio right along the famous Chicago River.<\/p>\n
BLVD may be a steakhouse in Chicago\u2019s West Loop, but the restaurant describes itself as being inspired by Hollywood\u2019s iconic Sunset Boulevard. Their gorgeous patio, new twists on classic American fare, and an extensive drink menu make the restaurant a must for the summer.<\/p>\n
As the Guinness World Record holder for the world\u2019s largest rooftop, this eatery shows off magnificent views from the top of Navy Pier. Customers can find a full-service bar to pair with their Californian cuisine while experiencing a staple for Chicago outdoor dining.<\/p>\n
Although Avli has several locations throughout Chicago, the rooftop location is in Lakeside East. Here, customers can enjoy Mediterranean dishes and drinks ranging from specialty cocktails to Greek spirits.<\/p>\n
22 floors above ground, Vu Rooftop offers creative cocktails and high-end comfort cuisine- along with beautiful scenery. Here, customers can enjoy everything from breakfast, to brunch, to dinner, to after dinner, to bites made specifically for late night.<\/p>\n
Located on the rooftop of The Pendry on Michigan Avenue, Chateau Carbide provides customers with scenic Chicago views, specialty cocktails, and light bites.<\/p>\n
Located in the South Loop, Reggie\u2019s is a music lover’s dream for a bar and grill. The restaurant contains a 21+ \u201cTrainwreck Roof Deck,\u201d which is equipped with games, a pull-string shower for hot summer days, and eight flat-screen televisions.<\/p>\n
Gibson\u2019s Italia, a high-end restaurant combining Italian food with their traditional American steakhouse cuisine, features a rooftop with some of the most breathtaking views of the city skyline.<\/p>\n
Known for their Mediterranean cuisine, Aba is a must-try Fulton Market destination complete with a lush and comfortable rooftop terrace.<\/p>\n
This Wicker Park Greek spot features a lively terrace described by the restaurant as a \u201crooftop garden.\u201d Here, customers can sip on Greek wines and taste seasonal dishes with a view of Milwaukee Avenue.<\/p>\n
With locations in Logan Square and Andersonville, this Tex-Mex eatery has rooftop seating where patrons can enjoy what the restaurant calls \u201cbasics done beautifully\u201d along with specialty cocktails and traditional favorites.<\/p>\n
El Barco Mariscos serves Mexican fare along with seafood dishes in West Town. Here, you can order not only a shrimp cocktail, but an oyster or octopus cocktail as well. The patio area of the restaurant features music in a festive atmosphere.<\/p>\n
Looking for the classic patio vibe, complete with red and white striped umbrellas and an extensive menu? Head to one of Parson\u2019s Chicken and Fish locations in Logan Square, Lincoln Park, or Andersonville.<\/p>\n
Located in Roscoe Village, Volo Restaurant and Wine Bar was voted \u201cBest Wine Bar in Chicago\u201d by Chicago Reader in 2023 for a reason. The award winner offers a lengthy wine list to be paired with their shareable bites. Although there is an indoor section of the restaurant, the patio is the real star of the show, even being named the #1 Hidden City Patio by Chicago Magazine.<\/p>\n
Located on the 6th floor of The Peninsula Chicago in River North, Z Bar has amazing views of central Chicago and a beautiful terrace for customers to enjoy classic bites and drinks.<\/p>\n
Chicago’s outdoor dining scene is as vibrant as the city itself, offering a wide range of cuisines and atmospheres to suit every taste and preference. From rooftop bars with breathtaking views to cozy garden patios, there’s something for everyone in this great city.<\/p>\n
Introduction to Chicago’s Outdoor Dining Scene With the weather getting warmer in Chicago and Mother’s Day coming up, outdoor dining is a must. Here’s a list of rooftop restaurants and bars offering creative drinks, delicious cuisine, and breathtaking views of the city. Iconic Rooftop Destinations Cindy’s Cindy’s Rooftop and Bar located at the top of […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":20320,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"rank_math_lock_modified_date":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[29],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-20319","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-dining"},"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/media.nbcchicago.com\/2021\/04\/ChicagoSkyline.jpg?quality=85&strip=all&resize=1200%2C675&w=1200&resize=1200,675&ssl=1","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/citystuff.com\/chicago\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/20319"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/citystuff.com\/chicago\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/citystuff.com\/chicago\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/citystuff.com\/chicago\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/citystuff.com\/chicago\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=20319"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/citystuff.com\/chicago\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/20319\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":20321,"href":"https:\/\/citystuff.com\/chicago\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/20319\/revisions\/20321"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/citystuff.com\/chicago\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/20320"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/citystuff.com\/chicago\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=20319"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/citystuff.com\/chicago\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=20319"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/citystuff.com\/chicago\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=20319"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}