Israeli / Middle Eastern · Lincoln Park · Michelin Bib Gourmand
Zach Engel Israeli-Middle Eastern with one of the best patios in Lincoln Park and hummus that might be the best in Chicago. The whole roasted cauliflower is a showstopper, the kebabs are perfectly cha...
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North Pond
New American / Fine Dining · Lincoln Park · Michelin Star
A former warming house in Lincoln Park transformed into one of the most romantic restaurants in Chicago. The seasonal, farm-driven menu changes frequently, and the views of the park pond are stunning....
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Chicago Riverwalk
Tourist Attraction · The Loop
1.25 miles of waterfront path along the Chicago River with wine bars, kayak rentals, restaurants, and public art. City Winery has a riverfront tasting room. Rent a kayak to see the city from water lev...
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Pacific Standard Time
Mediterranean / California · River North
Erling Wu-Bower Mediterranean-California crossover in River North with a gorgeous open kitchen and one of the best patios in the neighborhood. The wood-fired dishes are excellent, the brunch is outsta...
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The Purple Pig
Mediterranean / Wine Bar · Streeterville
Jimmy Bannos Magnificent Mile wine bar with an obsessive focus on pig, cheese, and Mediterranean small plates. The bone marrow with herbs is decadent, the pork belly is crispy-glazed, and the outdoor ...
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Proxi
Global / Wood-Fired · West Loop / Fulton Market
Andrew Zimmerman globally-inspired West Loop spot with a wood-fired oven driving the menu. The octopus is perfectly charred, the Indonesian fried rice is a cult favorite, and the patio on warm nights ...
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Spacca Napoli Pizzeria
Neapolitan Pizza · Ravenswood
Arguably the best Neapolitan pizza in Chicago for nearly 20 years. Authentic style with blistered, charred crusts and quality toppings. The summer patio on a quiet tree-lined Ravenswood side street is...
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Big Star
Tacos / Whiskey Bar · Wicker Park
Wicker Park taco and whiskey joint that has one of the best patios in Chicago -- a sprawling, string-lit space that becomes the center of the neighborhood on warm evenings. The tacos are legit (the po...
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Cindy's Rooftop
Rooftop Bar · The Loop
The rooftop bar atop the Chicago Athletic Association hotel with jaw-dropping views of Millennium Park, The Bean, and Lake Michigan. The cocktails are well-crafted, the terrace is gorgeous, and the vi...
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Ema
Mediterranean · River North
Lettuce Entertain You Mediterranean with some of the best hummus in Chicago and a spreads-and-dips-forward menu that is perfect for sharing. The patio is gorgeous, the falafel is crispy, and the chick...