Few places, if any, can match Chicago’s breathtaking surroundings and amazing food and drink. #IsaidwhatIsaid. Fortunately, several eateries and rooftop bars have fantastic views, making each one the ideal place for a date with your sweetheart. They all show various views, all equally lovely perspectives of this major city.
We all know there are only a few months of beautiful warm weather to enjoy in Chicago, so why not make the most of it at one of Chicago’s best rooftop bars?
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This list covers the best rooftop bars and restaurants in Chicago.
Top 8 Romantic Rooftops In Chicago
Indulge in a seasonal cocktail or two from some of Chicago’s best rooftop bars. Grab a special bite at one of these rooftop restaurants perched on terraces high above the street and inside hotels in the Loop. Spend some time on hidden patios and gardens for a sip away from the masses at a rooftop of your choice below;
Cindy’s Rooftop
Opening Hours
Monday-Thursday: 11 am–11 pm
Friday: 11 am–12 am
Saturday: 10 am–12 am
Sunday: 10 am–11 pm
Address: 12 S Michigan Ave, Chicago.
Cindy’s Rooftop is, without a doubt, the perfect spot to go for dinner or appetizers on a Chicago rooftop with a stunning view of Millenium Park and Lake Michigan.
With a modern and roomy glass atrium lounge and an outdoor rooftop terrace, this lively rooftop restaurant and bar is available all year round for lunch, dinner, and even weekend brunch.
Presented by executive chef Christian Ragano, you can savor a wide variety of traditional comfort foods from around the world.
Smoked Salmon and Chicken Katsu Sandwich are two popular dishes on the menu. In addition to Cindy’s House Salad, try the Berry Rhubarb Buckle if you want something sweet. The meals are best enjoyed with friends, and the adage “sharing is caring” is hard to ignore as the options above are served family style.
Along with the food, Cindy’s Rooftop serves a delectable array of wines, locally brewed beers, and well-made cocktails – like seriously, the cocktails are our faves!
This Chicago rooftop restaurant has a lively environment and is well-liked by locals and tourists. Thus, reservations are strongly advised.
Tanta
Opening Hours
Monday-Tuesday: 5 pm–10 pm
Wednesday-Thursday: 4 pm– 10 pm
Friday: 11:30 am–2.30 pm, 4 pm–10 pm
Saturday: 11 am–2 pm, 5 pm–10 pm
Sunday: 11 am–2 pm, 5 pm–9 pm
Address: 118 W Grand Ave, Chicago
Tanta delivers a significant portion of Peruvian cuisine and culture to River North and the center of Chicago. And most of all, they do it with a second-floor rooftop terrace where patrons can enjoy al fresco dining and drinking while taking in cool views of the city horizon and the lively, enjoyable, and welcoming ambiance.
The restaurant serves dinner every day and offers a weekend brunch special. The menu features everything from ceviches to beef empanadas and skewers, with all their dishes crafted to perfection. Like the cuisine, drinks are influenced by Latin America, and the Pisco-inspired Peruvian cocktails are so divine that you have to try them. If you haven’t tried Pisco – try it here!
Tanta is a fantastic rooftop restaurant in Chicago for anything from lovely weekday dinners to exciting weekend activities. It deserves its spot on the romantic rooftops in Chicago list.
Nobu Hotel’s Rooftop
Opening Hours
Monday and Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday-Thursday: 4 pm–10 pm
Friday-Saturday: 4 pm–11 pm
Sunday: 4 pm–10 pm
Rooftop Hours
Sunday-Thursday: 4 pm-10 pm
Friday-Saturday: 4 pm-11 pm
Address: 155 N. Peoria Street, 11th Floor Chicago.
Nobu tops the list of hotels with rooftops in Chicago with a beautiful reception. It is the trophy of this opulent hotel in the West Loop. The rooftop’s sleek and simple design is complemented by stunning skyline vistas and contemporary Japanese elements that are chic and cozy.
A variety of shuko, or little appetizers, are offered on the menu, including Lamb Chop Anticucho, Wagyu Dumplings, and Nobu Style Caesar Salad. Also, guests can order the hotel’s famous black cod and yellowtail.
Expect a choice of wines by the glass and bottle, specialty drinks, and a variety of sake on the alcohol front. Walk-ins and reservations are both accepted.
Azul Mariscos
Opening Hours
Monday-Wednesday: 6 pm-12 pm
Thursday-Friday: 5 pm-12 pm
Saturday-Sunday: 11 am-12 pm
Address: 1177 N Elston Ave, Chicago
Breathtaking views on all sides will meet you as you go to Cielo, the rooftop area at Azul Mariscos in Goose Island. Look one way to see ducks float by on the Chicago River, then look the other way to marvel at the skyline.
The Latin-inspired main dishes can be enjoyed at a high-top table, or you can relax on a couch with some beverages and small snacks in this Chicago rooftop lounge.
There’s even a hot seafood platter that offers a taste of everything. We recommend trying some shrimp tacos and sipping a mojito inside the mural-covered dining room or on the roomy rooftop.
Take a beautiful picture while at it too!
Homestead on the Roof
Opening Hours
Monday-Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday-Sunday: 5 pm-12 am
Address: 1924 W Chicago Ave, Chicago.
This stunning rooftop dining room in Chicago is surrounded by a garden and serves fresh fare influenced by Filipino ancestry. View the vertical hanging gardens and the surrounding lush, bursting vegetation as you eat. Roots, Greg Mohr, and Scott Weiner opened what they call “a literal farm-to-table restaurant” after receiving a lovely roof deck over their pizzeria. The cuisine uses items from the rooftop organic garden. Can’t beat that!
Offshore
Opening Hours
Monday – Thursday: 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Friday: 11:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Saturday:
11:00 am – 3:00 pm BRUNCH
4:00 pm – 12:00 am DINNER
Sunday:
11:00 am – 3:00 pm BRUNCH
4:00 PM – 10:00 PM DINNER
Address: 1000 E Grand Ave, Chicago.
Navy Pier’s Offshore is one of Chicago’s biggest rooftops, with indoor and outdoor spaces for you to explore while holding a cocktail in your hand. The all-year-round establishment has an open-air terrace with fire pits, a stage for live acts, and a glass-enclosed bar where you can order a cocktail and some fresh and tasty oysters.
It’s a well-liked location to watch the tour boats pass by and enjoy the weekly Navy Pier fireworks shows during the summer. Let us know how you enjoy it – deal?
Etta
Opening Hours
BRUNCH
Saturday & Sunday: 10:30am – 3:00pm
LUNCH
Monday-Friday: 12:00pm – 3:00pm
HAPPY HOUR PIZZA & BOOZE
Weekdays, Excluding Friday: 5:00pm – 6:30pm
DINNER
Daily: 5:00pm – 10:00pm
Address: 700 N Clark Street, Chicago.
You might overlook Etta’s expansive second-floor rooftop deck from the street, but it extends the entire length of the restaurant. Patrons likely head upstairs for supper al fresco with summer-ready menu items like wood-fired chicken, roasted oysters with smoked tomato butter, and a casarecce bolognese.
Although the wine list is genuinely outstanding and has lots of rosé for those long summer nights, the cocktails are entertaining. Chef Danny Grant creates culinary masterpieces at this expansive Bucktown bi-level, including decadent housemade pasta, wood-fired pizzas, and heartier proteins.
Bar Avec
Opening Hours
Monday-Tuesday: 5 pm–11 pm
Wednesday-Friday: 11 am–2 pm, 5 pm–11 pm
Saturday-Sunday: 10 am–2 pm, 5 pm–11 pm
Address: 640 N La Salle St, 8th floor, Chicago.
The newest member of the One Off family isn’t playing around when it comes to rooftops with enormous views and even more epic spreads. But we wouldn’t expect anything less from the people behind adored Mediterranean staple avec Restaurant.
This wine-focused eighth-floor perch overlooks the Magnificent Mile to the east and is decorated with rich potted plants, swinging pendant lanterns, smooth wood patio furniture, and overhead heaters for those chilly early spring nights—the perfect place to get away from everything.
ROOF on the Wit
Opening Hours
Monday-Wednesday: 4 pm–10.30 pm
Thursday: 4 pm–1 am
Friday: 4 pm–1.30 am
Saturday: 11.30 am–1.30 am
Sunday: 1 pm–6 pm
Address: 201 N State St 27th Floor, Chicago.
One of my first rooftop experiences in Chicago, The Roof on the Wit is a Chicago staple and a rooftop to visit. This all-weather sky-high lounge, which has a retractable glass canopy on top, recently traded in its distinctly clubby vibe for a more refined look complete with wide leather booths, low-slung sofas, and modern lighting all over.
That means it is near perfect for a romantic date night out! While the bar program focuses on inventive and classic cocktails, bottle service, and huge size punches enough for a party of two, tasty shareable like cheese boards, flatbreads, sushi platters, and Parmesan fries are also available to liven things up at this wonderful place.
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