
Antique Taco Photo credit: Antique Taco Athena Greek Restaurant Go for the grilled Gulf prawns with black pepper barbecue and cheese grits, then toast the evening with an herb-infused Booze & Botany (vodka, dry vermouth, and celery bitters). Stylish Hyde Parkers and University of Chicago students populate this combination restaurant and music venue that boasts two levels of open-air patio seating in an industrial-chic space. The Promontory Photo credit: The Promontory The globally inspired menu includes bites like falafel with black tahini yogurt, Lebanese roast lamb, and scallops with Jamón Ibérico. The waterfront restaurant features lush plants, creative cocktails, and colorful daybeds perfect for lounging in the sun. Pair the wood-grilled Spanish octopus swimming in black garlic vinaigrette with the popular frozen Mai Tai.īeatnik on the River Photo by Francis Son Photographyīeatnik on the River is a Bohemian paradise tucked away on a quiet stretch of the Chicago River.

In trendy West Town, local young professionals and couples can be found on the welcoming rustic outdoor patio with its own bar and French doors that lead into the beautiful restaurant housed in a historic former fireplace mantle factory. The fried Amish chicken goes perfectly with the signature Original Negroni Slushy (gin, bitters, and sweet vermouth).
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This Logan Square spot features a leafy outdoor patio outfitted with cheery picnic tables, red-and-white-striped umbrellas, string lights, and ping-pong tables, just for fun. Looking for something elevated? Check out Chicago’s rooftop bars and restaurants.

Here are just a few of our favorite outdoor dining options. Looking for a secluded garden covered in romantic string lights? Or a bustling patio where you can sip frozen cocktails and dig into fried chicken? Whatever vibe you’re looking for, there’s a Chicago restaurant patio for you. There’s nothing like summertime in the city, when Chicago is overflowing with outdoor dining options.
