Outdoor Dining Guide: Chicago 2022

By Tock

Posted June 10, 2022

Leafy courtyards, rooftop terraces, sidewalk cafés, and beer gardens. This is our running list of delicious places to dine outside in Chicago.

Mordecai

American classics and reimagined favorites.

Lake View East

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All Together Now

An all-day eatery and wine shop.

West Town

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Haymarket Pub & Brewery

Craft beer and pub fare.

West Loop

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Uvae Kitchen & Wine Bar

A wine bar and fromagerie.

Andersonville

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Daisies

Midwestern food with a focus on pasta.

Logan Square

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sushiDOKKU and Booze Box

Nigiri, maki, and Japanese small plates.

West Loop

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Robert Et Fils

Elegant French cuisine.

North Center

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Carbon Arc Bar & Board at the Davis Theater

Gourmet movie theater bites.

Lincoln Square

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NoMI

French twists on American dishes.

Streeterville

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Kinzie Chophouse

A Greek-inspired steakhouse.

River North

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Eleven Eleven

Wood-fired favorites.

West Loop

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Chicago Supper Club

An intimate farm-to-table pop-up.

Lake View East

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Torchio Pasta Bar

Classic Italian for everyone.

River North

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The Duck Inn

A modern day gastro-tavern.

Bridgeport

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El Che Steakhouse

An Argentinian-influenced steakhouse.

West Loop

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Mirai Sushi

Nigiri, fired rice, and octopus rolls.

Multiple Locations

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Crab Cellar

All-you-can-eat crab.

Lincoln Park

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Quality Crab & Oyster Bah

Fresh oysters, seafood, and more.

Lincoln Park

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Summer House

Summer eats and summer drinks.

Lincoln Park

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Bub City

BBQ, whiskey, and live country music.

Multiple Locations

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Ēma

Where California meets the Mediterranean.

River North

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Slightly Toasted

Coffee, toast, whiskey, & beer.

West Loop

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The Kitchen American Bistro

Globally-inspired shared plates.

River North

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The Fat Shallot

Classic sandwiches with a modern twist.

Lincoln Park

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Wishbone

Southern food & cocktails.

West Loop

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Marz Community Brewing Company

Bringing "new" to Chicago beer.

Bridgeport

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Geja's Cafe

A fondue destination.

Lincoln Park

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Victory Italian

Scratch-made Italian fare.

River North

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Victory Tap

Upscale Italian bites.

Near South Side

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Port and Park Bistro

Your everyday bistro.

Lake View

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RPM Seafood

Crudo, tartare, and seafood steaks.

River North

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Smyth

Creative fine dining from a husband-and-wife team.

West Loop

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Munno Pizzeria & Bistro

Neapolitan-style pizza.

Ravenwood

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Furious Spoon

Hot bowls of ramen and hip-hop.

Multiple Locations

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Legno by Suparossa

Regional Italian food.

Portage Park

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D'Agostino's

Famous thin-crust pizza since 1968.

Lake View

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Château Carbide

Seasonal Cote D’Azur dishes.

Chicago Loop

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Green Street Local

Chicago comfort food.

West Loop

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Land & Lake

Approachable American classics.

Andersonville

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HVAC Pub

Pizza, pub, and live music.

Wrigleyville

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Phlavz Bar & Grille

Urban jerk chicken.

Little Italy

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2d Restaurant

Mochi donuts and Asian-style fried chicken.

Lake View East

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Nella Pizza e Pasta

Authentic Neapolitan pizza.

Hyde Park

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The Albion Manor

An English pub & cocktail parlor.

Lincoln Park

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Cafe Selmarie

Serving Lincoln Square since '83.

Lincoln Square

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Tavern on Rush

An upscale contemporary steakhouse.

Gold Coast

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Las Fuentes Restaurant

Family-style Mexican cuisine.

Sheffield & DePaul

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Aire Rooftop Bar

Cocktails on the 24th floor.

Chicago Loop

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Amor Y Tequila

Homestyle Mexican cooking.

North Center

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BARDAVID

Sophisticated Mediterranean-influenced cuisine.

Woodlawn

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Rewired Pizza Cafe & Bar

Coffee, cocktails, and pizza.

Edgewater

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Tradition Gastro Pub

24 taps of curated beer.

Chicago Loop

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The Lakefront Restaurant

Midwestern fare, beer, and wine.

Lincoln Park

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Tecalitlan Restaurant

Authentic Mexican food & margaritas.

Goose Island

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The Park Supper Club

Next-level drinks and dining.

Washington Park

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Queenie's Supper Club & Cocktails

Old fashioned upscale dining.

Near West Side

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Nico Osteria

Fresh Italian seafood.

Gold Coast

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Buona Terra

A neighborhood Italian ristorante.

Logan Square

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Las Tablas

A Colombian-style steakhouse.

Multiple Locations

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Wild Blossom Meadery

Locally sourced wine & mead.

Washington Heights

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Joker's Cajun Smokehouse

BBQ eats with Cajun flair.

Logan Square

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Ocaso Kitchen & Bar

Thai-Mexican fusion.

Logan Square

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Adobo Grill

A fiesta in the heart of Oldtown.

Near North Side

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Dom's Kitchen and Market

Chicago's neighborhood kitchen.

Lincoln Park

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KOMO

Boundless Japanese dining.

West Loop

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Taquizo

Mexican classics with a modern approach.

West Town

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Provaré

Italian-Creole fusion.

West Town

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Bronzeville Winery

An elevated wine experience.

Bronzeville

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Pippin's Tavern

Chicago's quintessential Irish pub.

River North

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Fancy Plants Kitchen

Craft cocktails and bottomless brunch.

Lincoln Park

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Doña Tola

Traditional Mexican cooking.

Wrigleyville

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Tatas Kitchen + Social

Tacos, tequila, & bottle service.

Portage Park

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Carnivale

Latin fusion.

West Loop

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Gale Street Inn

Prime steaks, fresh seafood, famous ribs.

Jefferson Park

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Royal Highness Zhu 朱椿

Numbingly hot Chengdu cuisine.

Lincoln Park

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Hopleaf Bar

Belgian brews and eats.

Ravenswood

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Whadda Jerk

Caribbean and jerk street food.

West Town

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Pearl's Southern Comfort

Southern comfort and BBQ.

Edgewater

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Rose Mary

Italian influenced Croatian cuisine.

Fulton Market

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Bella Notte

Prime-aged steaks and fresh seafood.

West Town

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Pops for Champagne

A dedicated champagne bar.

River North

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Devereaux

A luxury rooftop bar.

Rush & Division

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Porkchop

Urban-inspired BBQ and whiskey.

Multiple Locations

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Weather Mark Tavern

Bottomless mimosa brunch.

South Loop

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Azul Mariscos

Latin-inspired seafood.

Pulaski Park

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Replay

A vintage arcade bar.

Lincoln Park

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Dear Margaret

Midwestern-inspired French-Canadian cuisine.

Lakeview

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Francesca's

Rustic Italian dishes.

Multiple Locations

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Enoteca Roma

Inspired by the food of Rome.

Ukrainian Village

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avec

Mediterranean and Midwestern shared plates.

Multiple Locations

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Chop Shop

A restaurant, bar, and butcher shop.

West Town

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Pescadero Seafood & Oyster Bar

Maritime-themed food & drinks.

Multiple Locations

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Barrio

Creative Mexican fare.

River North

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Omakase Takeya

Chicken ramen specialties.

Fulton Market

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Frasca Pizzeria & Wine Bar

Specialty pizza & hearty pasta.

Lake View

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Oda

Authentic Turkish and Georgian meals.

Andersonville

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Ella Elli

Globally-inspired cuisine.

Lake View

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Tuco & Blondie

A food party, Mexican-style.

North Center

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The Delta

Food from the Mississippi delta.

Wicker Park

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Smoke Daddy

BBQ and live music every day.

Multiple Locations

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Havana Grill

A rum and tequila oasis.

River Grill

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Half Acre Beer Co.

Craft brews in the beer garden.

Bowmanville

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Surge Coffee Bar & Billiards

Brews, baskets, and billiards.

Multiple Locations

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Americanos

Traditional Mexican-American food.

West Morgan Park

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Bungalow by Middle Brow

Sourdough bread and pizza pies.

Logan Square

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Tacos Lotería

Tacos, tostadas, and burritos.

Logan Square

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Taureaux Tavern

A taste of France in Chicago.

Chicago Loop

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Kostali by NAHA

Touring the Mediterranean coast.

River North

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The River Kitchen & Bar

A riverside modern sports bar.

Lake View East

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Fat Rosie's Taco and Tequila Bar

A fun, hip, and festive taqueria.

Multiple Locations

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Cajun Boil & Bar

Classic seafood boils.

Multiple Locations

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A year-round rooftop lounge.

River North

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The Perch Kitchen and Tap

A neighborhood restaurant & brewery.

Wicker Park

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Wyler Road

A destination for sandwiches.

Logan Square

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The Leavitt Street Inn & Tavern

Your neighborhood watering hole.

Bucktown

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Uproar

A modern global diner.

Old Town

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Bijan's

American comfort food.

River North

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Heritage Restaurant & Caviar Bar

Smoky, salty, sour, & sweet.

West Town

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Joe's Imports

Mediterranean food & wine.

Fulton Market

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Crosby's Kitchen

Midwestern comfort food.

Southport Corridor

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Wherewithall

Weekly prix fixe dinners.

Avondale

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The Bureau Bar & Restaurant

Wings, burgers, tacos, & pizza.

South Loop

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Big Star

Tacos, whiskey, & honky-tonk.

Multiple Locations

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ROCKS Lakeview

Burgers, cocktails, & beer.

Lakeview

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Savannah Supper Club

Southern food, seven days a week.

North Center

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Avli

Contemporary Greek fare.

Multiple Locations

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RAMEN-SAN

Hot broth, cold beer, & hip hop.

Multiple Locations

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Aba

Modern Mediterranean.

Fulton Market

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The Publican

A homage to oysters, pork, & beer.

Fulton Market

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Publican Quality Meats

Charcuterie & special cuts.

Fulton Market

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The Aviary

Cutting edge cocktails.

Fulton Market

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Roister

Rustic hearth-fired fare.

Fulton Market

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Harvest at Lakeshore Sport & Fitness

Seasonal food at the fitness center.

Lincoln Park

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Declan's Irish Pub

Corned beef, wings, & whiskey.

Old Town

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Gussie's Handmade Italian

A family-owned Italian joint.

Old Town

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Hutch American Bistro

A neighborhood bistro.

Lakeview

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Rizzo's Bar & Inn

An upscale sports bar.

Lakeview East

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Barcocina

Tacos, tots, & empanadas.

Lakeview East

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Ceres' Table

Midwestern meets Italian.

Lakeview East

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Nisei Lounge

A baseball dive bar.

Lakeview East

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Frontier

Smoked meats & hearty sides.

Noble Square

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District Brew Yards

Beer, cabanas, & BBQ.

West Town

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Big Delicious Planet

Urban farm dinners.

West Town

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Cebu

Modern regional Filipino cuisine.

West Town

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Rhine Hall Distillery

European-style brandy.

Near West Side

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Ina Mae Tavern & Packaged Goods

A taste of New Orleans.

Wicker Park

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Mott St

Asian-American feast-style dining.

Wicker Park

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The Violet Hour

Expertly-made cocktails.

Wicker Park

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Francois Frankie

A New Orleans-style brasserie.

The Loop

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Whiskey Business

Whiskey, tacos, brunch, & beer.

Wicker Park

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CH Distillery

Spirits & sushi.

West Loop

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Asadito

Tacos, tequila, and good times.

West Loop

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Little Toasted

Coffee, toast, whiskey, & beer.

West Loop

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The Press Room

A wine bar & speakeasy.

West Loop

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The Loyalist

Burgers, cocktails, & caviar.

West Loop

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New Line Tavern

Superb bar fare & daily specials.

West Loop

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TenGoku Aburiya

An authentic Japanese izakaya.

West Loop

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Lou's Backyard

The yard at St. Lou's Assembly.

West Loop

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Z Bar

Cocktails, bites, & rooftop views.

River North

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bar avec

An Iberian-inspired rooftop.

River North

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Good Measure

A lo-fi neighborhood bar.

River North

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Pizzeria Portofino

A breezy riverfront pizzeria.

River North

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Theory

Burgers, beer, & sports.

River North

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RPM Steak

A modern steakhouse.

River North

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RPM Italian

Contemporary Italian.

River North

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Three Dots and a Dash

A destination for all things tiki.

River North

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Upstairs at the Gwen & Rooftop Terrace

Craft cocktails & small plates.

River North

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Tortoise Supper Club

Metropolitan supper club.

River North

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Lil' Ba-Ba-Reeba!

Spanish tapas & sangria.

River North

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Sushi-San

Fresh sushi, hip hop, & cold beer.

River North

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The Kerryman

Authentic Irish fare.

River North

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Boca Loca Cantina

Tacos—all day, every day.

River North

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LH on 21 & 22

Re-imagined American fare.

Loop

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Butch McGuire's

An Irish classic since 1961.

Gold Coast

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Starbucks Reserve Roastery

Coffee, cocktails, city views.

Streeterville

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Sofitel

French-inspired fare.

Streeterville

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The Dandy Crown

A neighborhood cocktail bar.

River West

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Pilot Project Brewing

Beer, coffee, & sandwiches.

Logan Square

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Billy Sunday

Vintage spirits & cocktails.

Logan Square

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Easy Does It

A patio, bottle shop, & bar.

Logan Square

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Table Donkey & Stick

Farm-driven, Alps-inspired.

Logan Square

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Beautiful Rind

Your neighborhood cheese shop.

Logan Square

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Flat & Point

Wood-fired, Alpine-inspired.

Logan Square

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The Duplex

Community, cocktails, & dining.

Logan Square

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Bayan Ko

A Filipino-Cuban mashup.

Lincoln Square

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Eris Brewery and Cider House

Beer, cider, & food for all.

Old Irving Park

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Begyle Brewing

Quality beer & community.

North Center

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Volo Restaurant Wine Bar

Boutique wines & bistro fare.

North Center

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