Top, Best & Fun Rooftop Bars in Cook County

We've collected top 10 mentioned rooftop bars in Cook County from other articles such as Fodor's Choice, 10Best, South Side Social.

Top, Best & Fun Rooftop Bars in Cook County

Beatrix
Beatrix
4.5 (1348 ratings)
Modern, all-day venue combining an American eatery, wine & cocktail bar & a bakery/cafe.
834 W Fulton Market, Chicago, IL 60607, USA
American restaurantBarCoffee shop
Mentioned by Thrillist
The Best Chicago Restaurants for Vegans and Vegetarians
"West Loop, Streeterville, River NorthHealthy-ish eats when you want to be (kind of) goodThis health-forward mini-chain packs a menu full of flavor and vegetarian-friendly entrees. Favorites include the kung pao cauliflower and vegan tomato basil Soup, plus entrees like the rigatoni with vegetable bolognese. Stop by for brunch to try quinoa cakes with poached eggs or green chili enchiladas and be sure to save room for a trip to the pastry bar where you’ll find plenty of indulgent cakes, cookies, and muffins."
Mentioned by 10Best
Chicago's best breakfast: sweet or savory, classic American to exotic
"The coffeehouse-meets-restaurant concept is known for healthy meets delicious menu specials, fresh-squeezed juices and an appealing coffee and pastry counter. Launch tropically with mango, orange and pineapple nectar; seriously healthy with Power Greens; or happily via an orange or blue Mimosa or a spicy Bloody. Coffee, including "bulletproof," is exceptional."
Mentioned by Eater Chicago
20 Great Vegetarian-Friendly Restaurants in Chicago
"Lettuce Entertain You Enterprise’s all-day eatery is now up to three locations, and that’s because it pleases on many fronts. Whether folks are looking for quick and casual, healthy, or vegetarian-friendly, there are plenty of choices. On the lunch menu, the mushroom and quinoa burger with Swiss cheese and baby kale is a standout."
Lula Cafe
Lula Cafe
4.7 (2061 ratings)
Inventive, market-driven food in a casual, funky space that hosts an especially popular brunch.
2537 N Kedzie Blvd, Chicago, IL 60647, USA
New American restaurantBarBreakfast restaurantBrunch restaurantCafeEclectic restaurantRestaurant
Momotaro
Momotaro
4.6 (1364 ratings)
Modern Japanese restaurant for sushi & robata, with a downstairs, Tokyo-influenced izakaya.
820 W Lake St, Chicago, IL 60607, USA
RestaurantBar
Sun Wah BBQ
Sun Wah BBQ
4.4 (1685 ratings)
Long-running Chinese eatery known for its Hong Kong-style BBQ dishes, plus beer & cocktails.
5039 N Broadway, Chicago, IL 60640, USA
Chinese restaurantBar
Mentioned by Thrillist
Chicago's Best Chinese Restaurants Outside of Chinatown
"Sun Wah doesn’t hide what it does best with an enticing (unless you’re a vegetarian) line of ducks hanging in the window just waiting to be roasted. Sun Wah is Chinese barbecue, and the duck is the star; order it ahead of time when you make your reservation and be treated to a multicourse dinner of soup, carved bird, and fried rice, with plenty to go around for a group, and at smile-inducing prices. Once you’ve gotten the duck out of the way, carry yourself back to the sparsely decorated but charmingly simple dining room and order the juicy roast pork or any number of the Chinese favorites; repeat as necessary."
Mentioned by Make it Better
The Best Chinese Restaurants in Chicago and the Suburbs
"The duck feast at this James Beard Award-winning spot in Uptown includes a whole roasted duck to feed a family, carved tableside, and served with steamed bao, hoisin sauce, and crispy garnishes. You’ll also get a delicate duck soup, and duck fried rice. As with most Chinese cuisine, not a morsel goes to waste."
avec Restaurant
avec Restaurant
4.6 (1473 ratings)
Inventive small & large plates served in a cozy, minimalist space with communal seating.
615 W Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60661, USA
Mediterranean restaurantBarBrunch restaurantRestaurant
Mentioned by 10Best
Some of Chicago's Best Take Out Food Options
"The 21st century pandemic has caused too many restaurants to put up the padlocks, however, some have managed to successfully shift to delivery and take-out exclusively. One of note is the trailblazing Mediterranean restaurant, avec, offering take-out for the first time from classic small dishes such as bacon-wrapped Medjool dates and potato and salted cod brandade with garlic bread and chives to their bestselling "around the world" wine dinners..."
The Empty Bottle
The Empty Bottle
4.6 (889 ratings)
Indie music venue & bar hosting alternative bands in a somewhat small space with cheap drinks.
1035 N Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60622, USA
Live music venueBar
Mentioned by The Infatuation
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"Empty Bottle is known as a West Town music venue, but you’ll feel like you’re at a dive bar that happens to have a stage for bands in the back. You’ll mainly get a heavy dose of punk rock, but on any given night you might catch some jazz, metal, or country music. The Empty Bottle has as much character as any place we’ve ever been, which comes from the random array of decorations like a photo of Ice Cube hanging over the door, broken-off police car doors, and a wall plastered with toy baby heads."
Formento's
Formento's
4.5 (887 ratings)
Hearty, classic Italian fare served in a spacious setting with a huge wine list.
925 W Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60607, USA
Italian restaurantAmerican restaurantBarCocktail barEvent venueRestaurant
Mentioned by Thrillist
The Best Italian Restaurants in Chicago
"A chic, brick-accented spot inspired by red-sauce joints of the 1950s The B. Hospitality guys (The Bristol, Balena, and Nonna's) opened the doors to their sprawling Randolph Street restaurant back in 2015 and have been serving up well-executed takes on mid-century, southern Italian cuisine ever since -- even with a menu overhaul leaning toward lighter, seafood- and veggie-focused fare a year later. The dining room's old-school vibe -- complete with crimson banquette seating, white tablecloths, and black-and-white photos -- invites diners to try pasta dishes inspired by the classics like rigatoni, in which the ricotta-topped pasta covered in a pork neck gravy is accompanied by spicy fennel sausage and fluffy meatballs."
Mentioned by UrbanMatter
15 Best Italian Restaurants to Try in Chicago
"In Fulton Market, you can visit Formento’s for a unique blend of new and old culinary creations. Along with an expansive wine menu, diners can find “an array of dishes steeped from traditional family recipes alongside new-age dishes."
Wildfire
Wildfire
4.4 (1766 ratings)
Bustling, upscale eatery featuring steak & other New American fare in a spacious, polished interior.
159 W Erie St, Chicago, IL 60654, USA
Steak houseAmerican restaurantBarRestaurant
Mentioned by Food Com
Chicago's Best Kid-Friendly Restaurants
"This ’40s-style steakhouse has something for everyone, with menu choices ranging from chopped salads to filets on the adult side. As for the kids, they can choose a rack of ribs, their own filet, spaghetti and meatballs or classic chicken tenders, and they can even start with a kids’ dinner salad. There’s a hot fudge sundae for dessert."
Sheffield's Wine & Beer Garden
Sheffield's Wine & Beer Garden
4.5 (1133 ratings)
Neighborhood bar serving BBQ, bar food & craft beers inside or in the large beer garden.
3258 N Sheffield Ave, Chicago, IL 60657, USA
BarCocktail bar
Shore Club
Shore Club
4 (266 ratings)
Dining room, patio & cabana area on North Avenue Beach serving New American fare & cocktails.
1603 N Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL 60610, USA
RestaurantBarEvent venueLounge
Mentioned by Choose Chicago
Chicago Waterfront Restaurants on the Beach | 9 Spots With the Best Views
"Also on the sands of North Avenue Beach, the resort-inspired Shore Club feels like an island getaway without leaving the city. Offering three different spaces — the Patio, the Oasis, and the Restaurant — the Shore Club’s menu features Mediterranean-inspired shared plates and plenty of summer-y cocktails. In the exclusive Oasis area, reserve a private cabana where you can lounge in a daybed while enjoying personalized bottle service."

Best Pancakes in Cook County

Butterfield's Pancake House and Restaurant
Butterfield's Pancake House and Restaurant
4.4 (1760 ratings)
Chain dining room known for dishing up a selection of sweet & savory breakfast or diner-style meals.
1S616 Midwest Rd, Oak Brook, IL 60181, USA
Pancake restaurantAmerican restaurantRestaurant
The Original Pancake House
The Original Pancake House
4.6 (1412 ratings)
Signature pancakes & other American breakfast classics all day in a casual setting.
22 E Bellevue Pl, Chicago, IL 60611, USA
Pancake restaurantAmerican restaurantBreakfast restaurant
Cafe Miele
Cafe Miele
4.6 (555 ratings)
Casual restaurant serving omelets, salads, burgers, wraps & fresh juices, with gluten-free options.
11315 W 159th St, Orland Park, IL 60467, USA
Breakfast restaurantLunch restaurantPancake restaurant

Best Fine Dining in Cook County

Port
Port
4.3 (167 ratings)
Chic spot for elevated seafood & raw-bar fare in a stylish nautical setting with a seasonal patio.
660 N State St, Chicago, IL 60654, USA
New American restaurantAmerican restaurantFine dining restaurantOyster bar restaurantSeafood restaurant
Mentioned by 10Best
Fin-atics get their fix at Chicago's best seafood restaurants
"Housed on the ground level of Eurostars Magnificent Mile in the busy River North neighborhood, Portsmith is a New England-inspired eatery serving memorable riffs on seafood classics - for example, the signature fish 'n' chips is made with Alaskan halibut (as opposed to cod). The $20 prix fixe lunch offers a choice of clam chowder or charred avocado; fish 'n' chips or seafood-enhanced salads; and petit fours. Add a bevy of seafood to any salad from Alaskan King crab to pan-seared halibut."
Mentioned by Money Inc
The 20 Best Seafood Restaurants in Chicago
"Portsmith is another highly recommended seafood restaurant in Chicago. It is housed in a chic structure with nautical decor and if you visit in warm weather you can take advantage of the seasonal patio for dining. It’s a stylish restaurant that features an elevated seafood and raw bar fare."
Tiffin The Indian Kitchen
Tiffin The Indian Kitchen
3.8 (596 ratings)
Classic Indian cuisine, clay-oven-fired dishes & a lunch buffet in a simple but spacious venue.
2536 W Devon Ave, Chicago, IL 60659, USA
Indian restaurantAsian restaurantBuffet restaurantCatering food and drink supplierFamily restaurantFine dining restaurantFusion restaurantTakeout RestaurantModern Indian restaurantSouth Asian restaurant
Smith & Wollensky
Smith & Wollensky
4.4 (1571 ratings)
Steakhouse chain outpost serving prime, dry-aged steaks, seafood & wine in a power-dining setting.
318 N State St, Chicago, IL 60654, USA
Steak houseAmerican restaurantEvent venueFine dining restaurant
Mentioned by Time Out Chicago
The 23 best waterfront dining spots in Chicago
"Restaurants Steakhouse River North. This steakhouse chain's Marina City digs—a Chicago River fixture since 1998—sports all the classics, from prime-aged meat cuts to creamed spinach and truffled mac and cheese. Head to the restaurant's covered patio area for peak river views, or grab a table near the interior's floor-to-ceiling windows."

Best Coffee Shops and Cafes in Cook County

The Waterfront Cafe
The Waterfront Cafe
4.3 (442 ratings)
Dog-friendly seasonal outdoor cafe on Lake Michigan with snack-shack eats & weekend live music.
6219 N Sheridan Rd, Chicago, IL 60660, USA
Cafe
Mentioned by Time Out Chicago
The 23 best waterfront dining spots in Chicago
"Restaurants Cafés Edgewater. The lakefront patio of the Waterfront Cafe, a seasonal favorite in Edgewater, feels like it would be equally at home in a small beach town. Snack on nautically-inclined menu items like lobster, brown butter crab or Cajun shrimp rolls and polish off your meal with a mix-and-match bucket of beer."
Mentioned by Goats On The Road
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"If you visit Chicago, this is a great patio-only restaurant featuring views of Lake Michigan and a chance to get as much of a beachy vibe as possible while in the Windy City. The restaurant is right on the water and the atmosphere is really chilled out. Come enjoy the sun and wind while sipping a very reasonable $10 sangria."
Mango Pickle
Mango Pickle
4.3 (185 ratings)
Casual, modern Indian bistro serving a seasonal menu plus cocktails, coffee & tea in colorful digs.
5842 N Broadway, Chicago, IL 60660, USA
Cafe
Mentioned by Cozymeal
The 41 Best Restaurants in Chicago
"Enjoy creative gourmet Indian offerings, including high teas and Thali, a presentation that blends tastes and textures into a culinary wonder served on a single plate. You’ll find fun, contemporary versions of Indian classics at Mango Pickle, which is among the best restaurants in Chicago. Mango Pickle | 5842 N."

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