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Outdoor Dining in Downtown & River North

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Bongiorno's Cucina Italiana & Pizzeria

Streeterville · $

Bongiorno's Cucina Italiana & Pizzeria

“It was perfect, it had outdoor seating and was within walking distance of my conference” — Monalisa Tailor

4.6 ★1,810 reviews·Opens at 11AM tomorrow

Industry Ales Brewpub

Loop

Industry Ales Brewpub

“I loved learning new tips and tricks, and honestly, tasting the drinks I made myself was the best part” — Jay Fal

4.8 ★336 reviews·Opens at 12 tomorrow

The Lunchroom at SPACE 519 (Gold Coast)

Streeterville · $$

The Lunchroom at SPACE 519 (Gold Coast)

“The Lunchroom itself is a unique gem, offering a blend of inviting ambiance and creative cuisine, but Drew’s outstanding customer service truly set it apart” — Dr. Gabriel J Martinez-Diaz, MD

4.7 ★151 reviews·Opens at 9AM tomorrow

The rest of the list

Firecakes Donuts

River North · $ · 4.4 ★ · 2,362 reviews

Wildberry Pancakes & Cafe

Loop · 4.6 ★ · 9,870 reviews

Beatnik On The River

River North · $$$ · 4.1 ★ · Open til 11

La Storia, Italian Restaurant

Gold Coast · $$$ · 4.3 ★ · 401 reviews

Seville Chicago

Loop · $$ · 4.5 ★ · 224 reviews

The Bellevue Chicago

Gold Coast · $$ · 4.2 ★ · Open til 11

Devil Dawgs Rush St

Gold Coast · $ · 4.6 ★ · 702 reviews

Carmine's

Gold Coast · $$$ · 4.3 ★ · Open til 11

Alpana

Gold Coast · $$ · 4.6 ★ · 724 reviews

Reunion by Chef Art Smith

Streeterville · $$ · 4.4 ★ · 1,339 reviews

Paris Baguette

Streeterville · $$ · 4.4 ★ · 482 reviews

Little Branch Cafe

South Loop · $$ · 4.4 ★ · 671 reviews

OLIO E PIÙ

River North · 4.7 ★ · Open til 11

D4 Irish Pub & Cafe

Streeterville · $$ · 4.4 ★ · 2,275 reviews

Tre Dita

Streeterville · 4.3 ★ · 1,012 reviews

Goodwin's Restaurants

River North · $$ · 4.5 ★ · 160 reviews

Taco Maya

River North · 4.5 ★ · Open til 11

Quartino Ristorante

River North · $$ · 4.7 ★ · Open til 12:30AM

Labriola Ristorante - Chicago

Streeterville · $$ · 4.4 ★ · 4,728 reviews

Broken English Taco Pub

Loop · $$ · 4.5 ★ · 4,816 reviews

Ciccio Mio

River North · $$$ · 4.6 ★ · 961 reviews

XOCO

River North · $$ · 4.5 ★ · 3,340 reviews

The Gage

Loop · $$$ · 4.6 ★ · Open til 11

Hot Woks Cool Sushi

Loop · $$ · 4.3 ★ · 1,980 reviews

Avli River North

River North · $$ · 4.5 ★ · 965 reviews

Kai Sushi

South Loop · $$ · 4.5 ★ · 740 reviews

Tavern On Rush

Gold Coast · $$$ · 4.4 ★ · Open til 11

The Hampton Social - Streeterville

Streeterville · $$ · 4.7 ★ · 5,880 reviews

Goddess and the Baker, 44 E Grand

Streeterville · $$ · 4.2 ★ · 1,022 reviews

Sophia Steak Chicago

Gold Coast · 4.8 ★ · 696 reviews

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