Utopian Tailgate

Name: Utopian Tailgate
Address: 1608 N Wells St, Chicago, IL, United States, 60610
Telephone: (312) 210-7799
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.1

4.1 (200)

$31 to $50

American

1608 N Wells St, Chicago, IL 60610

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2 people

Jul 4, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 27 times today

About this restaurant

Great for creative cocktails
Great for outdoor dining
Lively

A place for friends, wanderers, and adventurers. May you have a drink in your hand and a song in your heart. A playground for grownups 21+

With a curated menu of elevated tailgate fare and an extensive bar program, Utopian Tailgate delivers high times, chill vibes, and an unforgettable experience where the party never ends... and neither do the views.

Perched high atop Piper's Alley, above world-famous comedy enclave The Second City, Utopian Tailgate is Chicago's best never-ending rooftop party. Super-sized Jenga, drinking games, disco dance party, and a whole lot more mix with elevated eats and whimsical whistle-wetters all year ‘round.

Reservations are encouraged, but we always accept walk-ins until we reach capacity. Reservations will be held for 15 minutes. We offer indoor and outdoor table reservations, as well as party booths (with minimum required spend). We're a 21+ venue.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri 12:00 pm–1:00 am Sat 11:00 am–2:00 am Sun 11:00 am–10:00 pm
Phone number
(312) 210-7799
Website
https://www.utopiantailgate.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Resort Casual
Private party facilities
We welcome you to explore our Private Dining options, perfect for any occasion.
Private party contact
Heather "Yoshi" Yoshimura: (312) 404-2020

Location
1608 N Wells St, Chicago, IL 60610
Neighborhood
Lincoln Park
Cross street
North & Wells<br />The Rooftop Above Second City & Piper's Alley
Parking details
Public Lot
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Private dining

What 200 people are saying

Utopian Tailgate reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.1

4.1 based on recent ratings

3.8Food
4.0Service
4.5Ambience
3.8Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Chicago / Illinois
Great for outdoor dining
Chicago / Illinois
Great for scenic views
Chicago
Innovative
Chicago
Great for outdoor dining
Chicago
Great for scenic views

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Utopian Tailgate offers a lively rooftop vibe with "incredible cocktails" and standout desserts like the chocolate fan and mini churros. Enjoy a "fun, contemporary, and laid-back" atmosphere, especially on non-weekend nights. While service can be inconsistent, the friendly staff and engaging activities make it a memorable spot.

200 Reviews

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Wilkeydra
Chicago / Illinois1 review
4.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I loved the autmosphere and the drink. Server was very attentive and nice. The fish and steak tacos lacked flavor. Overall I will still go back but try different food.
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melzena
Chicago / Illinois1 review
4.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Second time around glad I made reservations because it was extremely packed but overall always a lovely vibe will come bcak again And it was my 50th bday it all works get cheaper margaritas 🗼
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Cassie VIP
Chicago / Illinois9 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Came here to celebrate my birthday with a few close friends. The ambiance, service, and food was awesome!! Can't wait to go back!
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Ingrid
Chicago / Illinois1 review
3.0
Dined on June 7, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 1
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
If you’re 30 and under then scratch what I said, but if not just go for the vibes and order shots because the food takes forever and the quality is like an adult version of Chuck E Cheese. Sorry, but I hope the feedback helps.
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Amanda
Chicago / Illinois3 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 3, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
On a non-weekend night, this spot is still lively but not as much of a hardcore party, which we loved! The cocktails are incredible, and the food is surprisingly fantastic. The chocolate fan and mini churros have no right becoming our new favorite dessert order...but they're that good! Highly recommend grabbing a reservation on a Monday-Wednesday if you want a date night or small group night that's not as busy/packed :) Service was wonderful, and the rooftop vibe (especially outside) is very fun, contemporary, and laid back.
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Tiaa
Chicago / Illinois3 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 3, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Alyssa was a super dope waitress. Her customer service and attentiveness was excellent.
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Guadalupe VIP
Chicago / Illinois1 review
1.0
Dined on June 1, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
Completely unorganized, puddle of water all over the bathroom floor, the complete opposite of the 1st time I went 3yrs ago.
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Katie
Unspecified1 review
5.0
Dined on May 24, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Cute spot with a nice view + corn-hole & good appetizers!
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Nicole
Chicago / Illinois1 review
1.0
Dined on May 24, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
I booked for an indoor experience for 8 people. Got there and they placed us outside and no heaters were provided. When asked they said that they were aware we had an indoor reservation but an indoor wedding party of 90 people booked the inside seating and we had to be placed outside. Unprofessional and very rude service
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Abby
Orlando / Central Florida East2 reviews
1.0
Dined on April 19, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
Will definitely not be coming back here! Had a reservation for 715, we got seated outside as I preferred and nobody came around for at least 10 minutes. I asked the hostess to move us inside and then proceeded to ask the question of whether or not we get served here. She said “you do, that’s my fault I never told your server.” So we move inside, she tells our server we’re there, and another 10-15 minutes roll around and nobody has come to our table. Mind you the inside was completely dead, we were the only table. A server that wasn’t doing anything and wasn’t ours apparently, came over to ask if we’d been served yet and brought us over water. We explained the situation and she said she’d get our server. Server never came for a third time, so we just moved to the bar. We ordered our food, an app and two entrees. One of the entrees comes first and then 10-15 minutes go by and our app and other entree are still not there. The bartender went to get it and we can finally enjoy everything, about an hour after our initial reservation time. We start eating and find a piece of some type of wrapper in our food. The bartender told us the manager would come over and explain to us and hear us out for how the night had been going, he never came to speak to us. Someone else just came to tell us our meal was going to be free, which rightfully so at that point. After speaking more with the bartender he was trying to convince us to write a good review since they made up for the mistakes. At this rate we’re already upset and you’re asking for a good review? Absolutely not, the gesture was nice but not an excuse for the way we were treated in the first place. Will never be returning to this place!
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FAQs

Utopian Tailgate is rated 4.1 stars by 200 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

Jul 4, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 27 times today

1608 N Wells St, Chicago, IL 60610

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
North & Wells<br />The Rooftop Above Second City & Piper's Alley
Neighborhood
Lincoln Park
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri 12:00 pm–1:00 am Sat 11:00 am–2:00 am Sun 11:00 am–10:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Resort Casual
Parking details
Public Lot
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.utopiantailgate.com/
Phone number
(312) 210-7799
Private party facilities
We welcome you to explore our Private Dining options, perfect for any occasion.
Private party contact
Heather "Yoshi" Yoshimura: (312) 404-2020

Utopian Tailgate

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