Diners' Choice: Great for outdoor dining restaurants in Chicago / Illinois

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Updated June 05, 2025

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Willow Cafe and Bistro

4.9

4.9 (3)

$30 and under

Bistro

Lincoln Square

About the restaurant

Willow Cafe and Bistro was built on our passion for our community and a desire to gather in a space where every dish shares our love of good food. Immerse yourself in the heart of Lincoln Square with our bright windows, lively seating, and fresh American Bistro menus. From the setting summer sun to windy winters, Willow Cafe and Bistro offers comforting bliss.

Top review

Sarah

Dined on May 26, 2025

Great great new restaurant. It was delicious. I don't live anywhere near there and I would drive there again just for the salmon blt sandwich I had.

Taverna 1821

4.8

4.8 (9)

$30 and under

Greek

West Loop

About the restaurant

Indulge in a modern twist on tradition at Taverna 1821 - a chef-driven restaurant pop-up in Fulton Market, inspired by the vibrant flavors and warm hospitality of classic Greek tavernas. Nestled at the corner of Morgan and Fulton Market street with a sun-drenched outdoor patio, bask in a contemporary, accessible dining experience rooted in timeless Mediterranean culture.

Our rotating, seasonal dinner menus of shareable plates and craft cocktails celebrate locally sourced ingredients and bold, rustic flavors to create a welcoming oasis where cuisine and connection converge. Make happiness a habit with farm fresh, heartfelt service, and a taste of Greece, reimagined.

Top review

CherylVIP

Dined 4 days ago

This was an awesome choice for an after-work bite and drinks with coworkers. The ambience is great, the food was fantastic, the drinks were delicious AND a great value on Happy Hour, and the service was great! Couldn't be any better!

Selva

4.8

4.8 (47)

$30 and under

Mexican

West Loop

About the restaurant

Located on the 7th floor rooftop of The Emily Hotel in Chicago’s Fulton Market District, Selva is a rooftop lounge inspired by the energy of Mexico by night. Stylishly moody and intriguingly vibrant, it's here you’ll find an elevated list of handcrafted cocktails that transport you to another place and a menu of casual fare to savor over shared stories and rounds of mezcal.

To our friends, our lovers, and our enemies too - Salud!

Top review

Luciano

Dined on Jun 13, 2025

It was our first time at selva. The music was great especially if people like reggaeton or Latino music. We surprisingly went Thursday night which they have happy hour from 9 pm - 12 am. We tried various drinks and appetizers. All were great. Great staff and service 🔥 They have a fire area outside plus a great view of a cinema on the side. I definitely will recommend this place to others. I am definetly coming back to this spot 💯

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Gaslight

4.8

4.8 (1)

$30 and under

American

Lincoln Park

About the restaurant

Gaslight is a lively neighborhood sports bar in Lincoln Park with three full bars, a delicious menu, and a spacious year-round patio open seven days a week for brunch, dine-in, carryout & delivery.

Top review

NicoleVIP

Dined 4 days ago

I won a cookie skillet AT BINGOOOOOOOO, it was electric

Pandan

4.7

4.7 (54)

$30 and under

Cocktail Bar

Gold Coast / Streeterville

About the restaurant

Venture to the 18th floor of Viceroy Chicago to discover a seductive world where the sky is your ceiling and gorgeous city views unfold from every angle. Welcome to Pandan, a lush cocktail experience in the heart of the Gold Coast. Bask in what seems like infinite sunshine and starlight as you share baos and buns from the menu of Southeast Asian cuisine. The cocktail menu is as vast as the skyline itself and full of alluring flavors you haven't yet imagined. Sink into a lounge chair surrounded by botanicals and greenery. You'll quickly see: Pandan is a world unto itself -a haven for secluded celebrations, important connections, and whispered secrets. And the undercurrent of exclusivity is undeniable. Pandan is not just a scene. It's a satisfying new perspective. Come up. Elevate.

Top review

DanaVIP

Dined on Jun 11, 2025

Lovely cocktail bar with a great view. Great service and interesting cocktail menu

Seville Chicago

4.7

4.7 (34)

$31 to $50

Mediterranean

Downtown / Loop

About the restaurant

Atop the roof of the Hilton Canopy in the Heart of The Loop, Seville is a rustically refined Mediterranean eatery by celebrity chef, hospitality developer and TV personality Fabio Viviani. This signature venue offers seasonally inspired dishes, including elevated takes on his favorite foods, as well as award winning wine offerings and cocktails. Seville features coastal favorites, house-made pastas, Neapolitan-style pizzas, barrel select bourbons, and an extensive wine list.

Welcomed by a passionate, knowledgeable hospitality team, guests enjoy this unique elegant, yet approachable restaurant created by combining several sitting options, from comfortable booths and casual bar seating to a outdoor roof deck.

Seville by Fabio Viviani Hospitality is perfect for all occasions, from intimate date nights to large dinners with family and friends. We look forward to welcoming you soon.

Top review

Kevin

Dined 4 days ago

3rd time and it is still exceptionally great!!! Highly recommend.

Crystal Lake Junction

4.7

4.7 (48)

$30 and under

American

Crystal Lake

About the restaurant

OUR FOCUS IS TO PROVIDE A PLEASANT LOCAL SOCIAL SCENE.
WE AIM TO OFFER AN ECLECTIC AND DIVERSE MENU, COOL DRINKS, AND FRIENDLY
SERVICE IN A RELAXED, AND FUN ATMOSPHERE.

MOCKTAILS, COCKTAILS, EXPRESSO COFFEES, BEERS, PARISIAN ROSÉ WINES, SPRITZERS
RED, BLENDS AND WHITE WINES ALIKE. REGULAR MILSHAKES OR SPECIALTY MILKSHAKES
FOR SPECIAL OCCASIONS, AND THEN BOOZY MILKSHAKES TOO FOR THE MORE
ADVENTUROUS,

JUNCTION CLASSICS LIKE BEER CAN MEDITERANEAN CHICKEN OR A FABULOUS
SELECTION OF WACKY GRILLED CHEESES OR FLAVORFUL BOWLS,
NOT EXCLUDING OUR STACKED SMASHBURGERS, aND ORIGINAL RECIPE SEAFOOD SECTION

WE TRY TO COVER ALL THE BASES. WE ALSO HAVE VEGAN AND VEGETARIAN MENU.

ALL OUR EXTENSIVE LIST IS ORIGINAL RECIPES AND EACH ONE TASTES AND LOOKS
AMAZING, JUST CHECK OUR SOCIAL MEDIA PAGES TOO.

WE ARE OPEN AT 6:30AM FOR THE TRAIN GOERS FOR BREAKFAST SANDWICHES AND
HOME-MADE MUFFINS AND PASTRIES

Top review

TracyVIP

Dined on Jun 22, 2025

Love this place, cute decor and tasty food! Can’t go wrong!

Altiro Latin Fusion - Geneva

4.6

4.6 (304)

$30 and under

Contemporary Mexican

Geneva

About the restaurant

Altiro Latin Fusion offers traditional dishes in both small plate and traditional meal-based options. The modern, sleek decor complements the food and creates a colorful yet restrained ambiance. Diners at Altiro Latin Fusion can choose from dishes created by Executive Chef Roberto Avila. We use locally sourced ingredients to create food with French, Italian, Spanish and South American influences.

Top review

Wendy

Dined on Jun 6, 2025

The pineapple tequila drink is the best I’ve had. Highly recommend trying it. Al Tun appetizer is amazing. Just the right amount of heat.

Joanie's Pizzeria of Long Grove

4.6

4.6 (558)

$31 to $50

Pizzeria

Long Grove

About the restaurant

Loaded with family traditions and a secret family pizza sauce. Renovated space including a new bar and a bright, welcome interior which house some of the original recipes from the first Village Pizza of Long Grove. Flat-screen televisions fill the dining rooms, now featuring a video-gambling room. The patio will be open during warm months. We offer thin, hand-tossed round pizzas, and the House favorite Square Detroit style!

Also famous for our broasted chicken, tasty St. Louis style ribs and fresh and flavorful salads. Come in today and try for yourself!

Top review

DianeVIP

Dined on Jun 24, 2025

We sat outside undercover and it was so nice. We heard the water rushing from the fountain and it was so peaceful. We both had cauliflower pizzas and they were delicious. Great local place.

bar avec

4.6

4.6 (75)

$31 to $50

Mediterranean

River North (Chicago)

About the restaurant

Located on the 8th floor of 640 N Lasalle Drive. Inspired by the leisurely style of dining and imbibing found at casual seaside diners in coastal Spanish & Portuguese towns dotting the Iberian Peninsula, bar avec takes that charm and combines it with sweeping rooftop views of Chicago’s magnificent downtown skyline.

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RahulVIP

Dined on Jun 25, 2025

Amazing food, staff was so friendly, the drinks were amazing. What more can you ask for!

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