Outdoor/Patio Situation

Review

Miru is a pricey Japanese restaurant located in the St. Regis Hotel in Lakeshore East. It has a spectacular view and great desserts.

John Ringor

September 20, 2023

Review

Offshore is a giant rooftop bar and restaurant at Navy Pier.

Adrian Kane

September 12, 2023

Guide

The best rooftop bars and restaurants for eating and drinking in Chicago.

Adrian Kane & Veda Kilaru

September 8, 2023

Guide

The best restaurants in the neighborhood.

Adrian Kane, Courtney Sprewer & Veda Kilaru

August 30, 2023

Guide

Head to these spots when you want to take it all in.

Veda Kilaru

August 24, 2023

Review

The RPM team does it again with excellent seafood in a beautiful River North location.

Veda Kilaru

August 24, 2023

Review

Offshore is the largest rooftop bar in Chicago, with great views of the skyline and the lake.

Veda Kilaru

August 24, 2023

Review

Utopian Tailgate is a bar in Old Town with a fun rooftop filled with backyard games.

Veda Kilaru

August 24, 2023

Review

The Kennedy is the rooftop bar of the Hyatt in Wicker Park, with sweeping views of the skyline.

Veda Kilaru

August 24, 2023

Review

Shanghai Terrace is a fancy Chinese restaurant inside of the Peninsula Hotel on the Mag Mile.

John Ringor

August 16, 2023

Review

Diego is a Baja-inspired bar in West Town with great seafood dishes, and an excellent burger.

Veda Kilaru

August 3, 2023

Review

Sawada is a coffee shop in the West Loop with tons of seating indoors and out.

Veda Kilaru

July 21, 2023

Review

Kai Sushi is a casual sushi spot in the South Loop that works for takeout or a low-key dinner.

Veda Kilaru

July 18, 2023

Review

Niu B is a casual sushi spot in the South Loop that works for a low-key dinner.

Veda Kilaru

July 18, 2023

Review

Sifr is a “modern Middle Eastern” spot in River North with great food and cocktails.

Adrian Kane

July 13, 2023

Guide

We found 15 hidden outdoor spots around Chicago, and we think you should know about them.

Adrian Kane

July 12, 2023

Review

Chief O’Neill’s is an Irish pub in Avondale with a great beer garden and a fun brunch buffet.

Adrian Kane

July 12, 2023

Review

Best Intentions is a fun dive bar with great cocktails and tasty smashburgers.

John Ringor

July 12, 2023

Review

Village Tap is a bar in Roscoe Village with a great patio.

Veda Kilaru

July 7, 2023

Review

Will’s Northwoods Inn is a neighborhood bar in Lakeview with solid bar food, and an allegiance to all things Wisconsin.

Veda Kilaru

July 7, 2023

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Dovetail is a great brewery in Ravenswood with a focus on European-style beer.

John Ringor

June 29, 2023

Review

The Salt Shed is a venue and event space in Goose Island that (as its name suggests) used to be a salt factory.

John Ringor

June 22, 2023

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Kimski is a Korean spot that's part of Maria’s Community Tavern in Bridgeport, and it’s an excellent spot for a casual meal and drinks.

John Ringor

June 21, 2023

Review

Tetto is a rooftop bar in the West Loop that serves food from Professor Pizza.

Adrian Kane

June 15, 2023

Review

Easy Does It is a wine bar and retail shop in Logan Square.

John Ringor

May 17, 2023