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The Best Chicago Rooftops For Eating & Drinking
The best rooftop bars and restaurants for eating and drinking in Chicago.
The Secret Patios Of Chicago
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Great Places For A Big Group Hang Outside
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The Best Chicago Rooftops For Eating & Drinking
The best rooftop bars and restaurants for eating and drinking in Chicago.
Fireside Restaurant And Lounge
Fireside Restaurant and Lounge is a Ravenswood spot that's good for hanging out with friends by a roaring fireplace.
Queen Mary Tavern
Queen Mary Tavern is a rustic cocktail bar in Wicker Park with great drinks and a $1 oyster Happy Hour.
Miru
Miru is a pricey Japanese restaurant located in the St. Regis Hotel in Lakeshore East. It has a spectacular view and great desserts.
Desert Hawk
Desert Hawk is a bar in Wicker Park with great Mexican food and burgers from Taco Sublime.
Offshore Rooftop
Offshore is the largest rooftop bar in Chicago, with great views of the skyline and the lake.
Utopian Tailgate
Utopian Tailgate is a bar in Old Town with a fun rooftop filled with backyard games.
Kennedy Rooftop
The Kennedy is the rooftop bar of the Hyatt in Wicker Park, with sweeping views of the skyline.
Shanghai Terrace
Shanghai Terrace is a fancy Chinese restaurant inside of the Peninsula Hotel on the Mag Mile.
Kai Sushi
Kai Sushi is a casual sushi spot in the South Loop that works for takeout or a low-key dinner.
The Secret Patios Of Chicago
We found 15 hidden outdoor spots around Chicago, and we think you should know about them.
Chief O’Neill’s
Chief O’Neill’s is an Irish pub in Avondale with a great beer garden and a fun brunch buffet.
Will's Northwoods Inn
Will’s Northwoods Inn is a neighborhood bar in Lakeview with solid bar food, and an allegiance to all things Wisconsin.