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100 patio dining spots in Chicago, scored and ranked for 2026.

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Top 10 Patio Dining Spots

1
Galit
Israeli / Middle Eastern · Lincoln Park · Michelin 1 Star (2025); James Beard Outstanding Restaurant 2025 (finalist)
Zach Engel Israeli–Middle Eastern with one of the better patios in Lincoln Park and hummus that enters the citywide conversation. Whole roasted cauliflower, kebabs off the grill, pita puffed to order....
91
2
North Pond
New American / Fine Dining · Lincoln Park · Michelin Star
A former Lincoln Park warming house, now one of the most romantic restaurants in Chicago. The seasonal, farm-driven menu rotates often, the views over the park pond justify the walk in any season, and...
91
3
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...
90
4
Bar La Rue
French-American · Chicago
A French-American restaurant and cocktail bar in the West Loop with a year-round, streetside pergola bar seating 25 under heating and cooling elements. The menu puts French spins on American comfort f...
90
5
Pacific Standard Time
Mediterranean / California · River North · James Beard Outstanding Restaurant Design (76 Seats and Over) (2019)
Erling Wu-Bower's Mediterranean-California crossover in River North, built around an open kitchen and one of the best patios in the neighborhood. The wood-fired chicken is the dish to order, brunch is...
89
6
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 ...
89
7
Apolonia
Italian · South Loop
Logan Square Italian that does handmade pasta with the kind of care that makes you want to move to the neighborhood. The rigatoni alla vodka is rich and properly saucy, the burrata is creamy, and the ...
89
8
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 ...
89
9
Andros Taverna
Modern Greek · Logan Square · Michelin Bib Gourmand
Modern Greek taverna in Logan Square earning rave reviews and a Michelin Bib Gourmand. The lamb shoulder, whole fish, and saganaki are authentic but refined. The patio is one of the best in the neighb...
89
10
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...
89

All 100 Patio Dining Spots in Chicago

Big Star
Tacos / Whiskey Bar · Wicker Park
88
Cindy's Rooftop
Rooftop Bar · The Loop
88
Ema
Mediterranean · River North
88
Aba
Mediterranean · West Loop / Fulton Market
88
Fiya
Israeli / Levantine · Andersonville
88
Anteprima
Italian · Andersonville
88
Rose Mary
Croatian-Italian · West Loop / Fulton Market
88
Paradise Park
Pizza · Wicker Park
88
Mucho Gusto Barra + Cocina
Mexican · Logan Square
88
Piece Brewery & Pizzeria
Pizza / Brewery · Wicker Park
87
London House Rooftop
Rooftop Bar · River North
87
Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba!
Spanish Tapas · Lincoln Park
87
Revolution Brewing
Brewery / Brewpub · Avondale
87
Mon Ami Gabi
French Bistro · Lincoln Park
87
The Duck Inn
American / Gastropub · Bridgeport
87
Bar Roma
Italian · Andersonville
87
A Tavola
Northern Italian · Ukrainian Village
87
Mercat a la Planxa
Catalan Spanish · South Loop
87
La Josie
Mexican · West Loop / Fulton Market
87
The Warehouse
American / Brunch · West Loop / Fulton Market
86
Half Acre Beer Company
Brewery / Taproom · North Center
86
Bar Siena
Italian / Bar · West Loop / Fulton Market
86
Marz Community Brewing
Brewery / Taproom · Bridgeport
86
Spoke & Bird
American / Brunch · South Loop
86
Bixi Beer
Chinese / Beer Garden · Logan Square
86
Farm Bar
Farm-to-Table · Lakeview / Wrigleyville
86
Ella Elli
Mediterranean · Lakeview / Wrigleyville
86
Half Shell
Seafood / Oyster Bar · Lakeview / Wrigleyville
86
Gene's Sausage Shop
European Deli / Rooftop · Lincoln Square
86
The Dawson
American / Cocktails · West Town
86
Franconello's
Italian · Beverly
86
Gibsons Italia
Italian / Steakhouse · West Loop / Fulton Market
86
Il Vicolo Trattoria
Italian / Neapolitan · Oak Park
86
River Roast
American · Chicago
86
Gemini
American · Lincoln Park
86
Pilsen Rooftop
Rooftop Bar · Pilsen
85
Summer House Santa Monica
California / Brunch · Lincoln Park
85
Forbidden Root
Brewery / Gastropub · West Town
85
Handlebar
Vegetarian / Bar · Wicker Park
85
Parlor Pizza Bar
Pizza · Wicker Park
85
Gavin's on Damen
American / Bar · Bucktown
85
Range
American / Bar · Lincoln Park
85
Elina's
Italian · West Town
85
Blue Door Kitchen & Garden
Southern / New American · Gold Coast
85
Cantina Loca
Mexican · West Loop / Fulton Market
85
NoMI Kitchen
New American / Japanese · Streeterville
85
Bar Goa
Indian · River North
85
Mfk.
Modern French / Mediterranean · Lincoln Park
85
Trivoli Tavern
American · West Loop / Fulton Market
85
Smoke Daddy
BBQ / Live Music · Lakeview / Wrigleyville
84
Chez Joel
French · Little Italy / University Village
84
Half Acre Balmoral Taproom
Brewery · Ravenswood
84
The Oakville Grill & Cellar
American / Wine · West Loop / Fulton Market
84
Le Sud
French / Provencal · Lincoln Square
84
Maya Del Sol
Latin American · Oak Park
84
Rustico
Mediterranean / Tapas · Oak Park
84
The Perch
American / Brewpub · Chicago
84
Piccolo Sogno
Italian · River West
84
Athena Restaurant
Greek · Greektown
82
Cork & Kerry
Irish Pub · Beverly
82
Tapas Valencia
Spanish / Tapas · South Loop
82
Lalo's on Maxwell
Mexican · Near South Side
82
The Hampton Social
American / Scene · River North
82
Drumbar
Cocktail Bar / Rooftop · Gold Coast
82
The Hi-Lo
Cocktail Bar · Humboldt Park
82
Pilsen Yards
Latin / Mexican · Chicago
82
Soul & Smoke
Barbecue · Avondale
82
Nora
Italian · Streeterville
82
Federales
Mexican Bar + Tacos · West Loop
81
Old Crow Smokehouse
BBQ Sports Bar · Wrigleyville / Lakeview
81
Pinstripes Chicago
Italian-American · Streeterville
80
WhirlyBall Chicago
American · Bucktown
80
Park & Field
American / Beer Garden · Logan Square
80
EZ Inn
Dive Bar · Ukrainian Village
80
Bluestone Evanston
American / Sports Bar · Evanston
80
Pinched On The River
Mediterranean · Streeterville
80
Utopian Tailgate
Sports Bar · Old Town
79
The Moonlighter
Burgers / Bar · Logan Square
78
Ramova Theatre
Live Music Venue · Bridgeport
78
Cody's Public House
Bar / Pub · Lakeview
76
The Up Room at The Robey
Rooftop Bar · Wicker Park
76
Shake Shack
Burgers / Fast Casual · River North
75
Monochrome Brewing
Brewery · Pilsen
75
Cantina Rosa
Cocktail Bar · Hyde Park
75
Subterranean
Live Music Venue · Wicker Park
75
Upstairs at The Gwen
Rooftop Bar · Magnificent Mile
75
Big Chicks
Bar · Uptown
74
Alulu Brewpub
Brewpub · Pilsen
73
Esmeralda's Lounge
Tiki Bar · Humboldt Park
73
Fat Cat
Beer Bar · Uptown
71
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