Suggestions for Outdoor seating near Chicago

Kevin D. • June 22, 2016Lovely outdoor seating. All the pastas are great, and you can get them in appetiser portion as well!

Keith W. • July 25, 2015Very lively place for afterwork, which causes a bit of a back up for ordering at the bar. Great view from the patio with creative cocktails & pleasant staff. Recommend the Aegean sea cocktail!

J L. • August 29, 2016Great dog-friendly patio. Nashville hot and regular fried chicken are both good but the crust was a bit thick and heavy. House made hot sauces were a bonus.

Lauren M. • August 8, 2014Cute outdoor seating, good beer selection, good for groups and great BBQ!

Justin I. • September 29, 2014Sausages in every shape and color, nice selection of craft beer and a rooftop to sample it all

Stephanie S. • June 10, 2015Great patio and tasty pizza. Try the "knife and forkner"

Bradley K. • April 22, 2017Good-to-great tacos at a fair price with an amazing patio and atmosphere. For years it's been the best place to enjoy a lazy afternoon with as many friends as can drop by

Tablet Hotels • March 6, 2013This fabulous lounge has great decor, a beautiful terrace, amazing music, fine cigars, and delicious sushi. What else do you need?

Angie O. • January 16, 2016Love the bars here!! Sports bar on the 2nd floor and a great rooftop bar

Emily J. • August 17, 2014Cash only is a bummer but the patio is awesome. Drinks are a little too whiskey focused. They don't have a lot of cocktail variety.

Heather F. • July 13, 2016The menu listed on foursquare is NOT accurate-it belonged to Marbles, the previous bar/rest. That said, B.I. has excellent cocktails, cute patio, great chicken sand & salty nuts, & BEST fries ever!

Jess L. • August 5, 2017The coffee was really good and they have a ton of outdoor seating and great wifi!

Aaron L. • August 25, 2014Lovely (covered) patio, delicious food and cocktails, and the Sunday family dinners are a great deal (and a ton of food!).

Caroline M. • March 18, 2019One of my top 5 favorite restaurants in Chicago. Beautiful space with a great outdoor area in the summer. Big fan of the crispy short rib, hummus, and the stracciatella...but everything is delicious.

Linda H. • September 7, 2019If you’re craving a classic burger 🍔, Small Cheval is a must try spot!! Friendly staff with a little cute patio.

Olimpia G. • April 25, 2020Probably my favorite restaurant in Chicago, can’t go wrong here, everything is DELICIOUS, great drinks and service as well, and the rooftop in the summer is 10/10

Zach M. • October 26, 2014Love the blackened catfish. Great dish. Quiet, secluded backyard patio great for summer evenings and fall afternoons.

Oriana • October 29, 2015The rooftop view is one of the best in Chicago.

maria jose b. • September 20, 2017Perfect views of Marina City,Wrigley Building , Chicago River, Wacker. The view of Rooftop is amazing!

Christopher F. • September 16, 2015WOW! Where do I begin: outdoor seating, in-house aged steaks, truffle scalloped potatoes, top-notch service by Stephen (request him!!!) What more can be said for a fabulous dining experience???

C R. • July 6, 2017The O-G Dark Matter lounge w/ incredible coffee, brewing gear, and patio. Try a cortado or their infamous Chocolate City iced coffee. Be sure to get a Do-Rite donut or croissant and hang for awhile.

Kelly • July 3, 20103639 - Best rooftop at Wrigley! Check out the view of the lake out back :)

Kara • November 30, 2018Excellent rotating selection of craft beer, to be enjoyed at the bar, in a booth, or on the patio.

Nick F. • July 2, 2017Fantastic patio for a warm and sunny day

Chris D. • July 21, 2013In the warmer months, the upstairs patio is beautiful! There are two bars up there as well, so no need to go back down for a drink.

Jen S. • July 10, 2016coffee is tasty and comes in cute branded mason jars! ambiance is perfect and there's also outdoor seating on those nice days.

Cristian L. • November 11, 2015Go to the rooftop bar! Awesome cocktails, great food and a beautiful view! (it was busy even on a Sunday night!)

Marie L. • May 28, 2023Wonderful, airy rooftop space. Quinoa tuna bowl was excellent. Super efficient service. Lively crowd. Good spot for group dinners or pre going out drinks.

Gene Y. • August 10, 2013If the weather is great, the terrace is a must for cocktails or authentic Chinese dim sum at Shanghai Terrace

Brian C. • July 30, 2016Sausage was great, and outdoor seating area is awesome