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Chicago Summer Guide: Outdoor Seating
Summer House Santa Monica is one of Chicago Summer Guide: Outdoor Seating.

1. Summer House Santa Monica

8.8
1954 N Halsted St (btwn Armitage Ave & Willow St), Chicago, IL
American Restaurant · North Side · 134 tips and reviews
Beatrix is one of Chicago Summer Guide: Outdoor Seating.

2. Beatrix

9.0
671 N Saint Clair St (Erie and N. St. Clair), Chicago, IL
New American Restaurant · Streeterville · 62 tips and reviews

Naz F. G.Naz F. Gérdabi: Im not one to ever order lemon flavored treats but my goodness the Lemon Pancakes are to die for 😋

Publican Quality Meats is one of Chicago Summer Guide: Outdoor Seating.

3. Publican Quality Meats

9.4
825 W Fulton Market (at N Green St), Chicago, IL
Deli · Fulton Market · 134 tips and reviews

Michael V.Michael Violé: If you find yourself nearby on a sunny day, grab the gyro to go and enjoy the music on a bench outside.

Maude's Liquor Bar is one of Chicago Summer Guide: Outdoor Seating.

4. Maude's Liquor Bar

840 W Randolph St (btwn Green St & Peoria St), Chicago, IL
French Restaurant · Fulton Market · 104 tips and reviews

Tasting TableTasting Table: The chilled seafood tower ($175)—overflowing with oysters, clams, shrimp, mussels, crab legs and more—really steals the show. A voracious appetite and/or several friends is strongly recommended. Read more.

Lula Café is one of Chicago Summer Guide: Outdoor Seating.

5. Lula Café

9.3
2537 N Kedzie Blvd (btwn Linden & Logan Sq.), Chicago, IL
Café · Logan Square · 257 tips and reviews

Sabina K.Sabina Kajtezovic: Great peanut sandwich. Vegan heaven. Cool cocktails. Great seating outside. Worth the long wait.

6. Lickity Split Frozen Custard & Sweets

9.4
6056 N Broadway St (at W Glenlake Ave), Chicago, IL
Ice Cream Parlor · Edgewater · 63 tips and reviews

Chris S.Chris Steele: On a muggy summer evening, grab a peanut butter blowout concrete mixer and nurse your sugar buzz on one of the lovely benches outside.

Bang Bang Pie Shop is one of Chicago Summer Guide: Outdoor Seating.

7. Bang Bang Pie Shop

9.3
2051 N California Ave (at N Point St), Chicago, IL
Pie Shop · Logan Square · 120 tips and reviews

Michelle O.Michelle Owen: Biscuits and coffee. :-) Great outdoor seating.

Firecakes Donuts is one of Chicago Summer Guide: Outdoor Seating.

8. Firecakes Donuts

9.2
68 W Hubbard St (at N Clark St), Chicago, IL
Donut Shop · Near North Side · 164 tips and reviews

Kristina M.Kristina M: Order a Chocolate espresso doughnut. Nice outside seating

Longman & Eagle is one of Chicago Summer Guide: Outdoor Seating.

9. Longman & Eagle

9.2
2657 N Kedzie Ave (at W Schubert Ave), Chicago, IL
New American Restaurant · Logan Square · 351 tips and reviews

Jenna K.Jenna Kowalczyk: Wonderful brunch. Salmon Eggs Benedict was great. The outside patio is small but definitely worth the wait.

Black Dog Gelato is one of Chicago Summer Guide: Outdoor Seating.

10. Black Dog Gelato

9.2
859 N Damen Ave (at Iowa), Chicago, IL
Ice Cream Parlor · East Ukrainian Village · 87 tips and reviews

Grace A.Grace Aldridge: Unfff, this place. Get any flavor. Then go sit on a bench outside and pass out from how happy you are.

11. Smoque BBQ

8.9
3800 N Pulaski Rd (at Grace St), Chicago, IL
BBQ Joint · Old Irving Park · 232 tips and reviews

Chuck R.Chuck Renaud: O. M. F. G. Everything I had, other than the okay-but-not great brisket chili, was the absolute best. Had melt-in-your-mouth sliced brisket, better-than-Memphis pulled pork, mac & cheese, cole slaw.

Piccolo Sogno is one of Chicago Summer Guide: Outdoor Seating.

12. Piccolo Sogno

9.1
464 N Halsted St (at Grand Ave), Chicago, IL
Italian Restaurant · Fulton River District · 111 tips and reviews

Melissa P.Melissa Park: One of the better italian restaurants in chicago. Definitely make it one a nice day and sit outside because it makes all the difference. Great service that makes you feel like italy!

Yuzu Sushi and Robata Grill is one of Chicago Summer Guide: Outdoor Seating.

13. Yuzu Sushi and Robata Grill

9.0
1751 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL
Japanese Restaurant · East Ukrainian Village · 74 tips and reviews

Sarai N.Sarai N: BYOB! This little gem is always packed for dinner. The rolls are both works of delectable art and reasonably priced! A new favorite.

Gather is one of Chicago Summer Guide: Outdoor Seating.

14. Gather

9.2
4539 N Lincoln Ave (btwn Wilson Ave & Sunnyside Ave), Chicago, IL
American Restaurant · Ravenswood · 42 tips and reviews

Raed M.Raed Mansour: This is one of the gems of Lincoln Square. Definitely try to dine on the patio. Best service and just a very happy staff. The scallops were like butter. Can't wait to go again.

Spacca Napoli Pizzeria is one of Chicago Summer Guide: Outdoor Seating.

15. Spacca Napoli Pizzeria

9.3
1769 W Sunnyside Ave (at Ravenswood Ave), Chicago, IL
Pizzeria · Ravenswood · 105 tips and reviews

Sean M.Sean Maccarone-Reed: You can't go wrong with a Neapolitan Pizza that comes out in 3 min. This place is amazing...and a great atmosphere.

Big Star is one of Chicago Summer Guide: Outdoor Seating.

16. Big Star

9.0
1531 N Damen Ave (at N Wicker Park Ave), Chicago, IL
Taco Restaurant · Wicker Park · 572 tips and reviews

CNNCNN: Half taco hut, half whiskey joint, Big Star is the place for al fresco meet-ups in Chicago. When the weather is warm, the doors of this former garage are raised and open tables disappear in a flash. Read more.

Mon Ami Gabi is one of Chicago Summer Guide: Outdoor Seating.

17. Mon Ami Gabi

9.2
2300 N Lincoln Park W (at Belden Ave), Chicago, IL
French Restaurant · Lincoln Park · 56 tips and reviews

Christopher F.Christopher Floss: If you like Mon Ami, you MUST go to the Lincoln Park location. The setting feels like you're in a classic movie!

Southport Grocery & Cafe is one of Chicago Summer Guide: Outdoor Seating.

18. Southport Grocery & Cafe

9.0
3552 N Southport Ave (at W Addison St), Chicago, IL
Breakfast Spot · Lakeview · 90 tips and reviews

Jenna K.Jenna Kowalczyk: Here's what you do. Order one single bread pudding pancake to share & then order anything else you want. But you should know the Bruschetta was amazing.

Freddy's Pizza is one of Chicago Summer Guide: Outdoor Seating.

19. Freddy's Pizza

9.3
1600 S 61st Ave (at W 16th St), Cicero, IL
Pizzeria · 55 tips and reviews

Nancy S.Nancy Soucek: OMG best little secret, Italian food, dining indoors/outside, Italian Ice, lemon, watermelon, cantelope. Gelato is the best sinful food you can cheat with, all so good, a must go there type of place.

Tanta Chicago is one of Chicago Summer Guide: Outdoor Seating.

20. Tanta Chicago

8.7
118 W Grand Ave, Chicago, IL
Peruvian Restaurant · River North · 112 tips and reviews

Bianca G.Bianca Guidry: Incredible Peruvian spot. Fantastic service, and the top half of the menu is great for sharing. The ceviches and fried rice stood out as favorites. Plus, the lavender G&T was divine!

Davanti Enoteca Chicago is one of Chicago Summer Guide: Outdoor Seating.

21. Davanti Enoteca Chicago

1359 W Taylor St, Chicago, IL
Italian Restaurant · University Village - Little Italy · 85 tips and reviews

Spoon UniversitySpoon University: The rooftop patio showcases the best of Davanti: charming foliage and light bulbs strung above diners’ heads make for a cozy, picturesque environment. Read more.

Medici on 57th is one of Chicago Summer Guide: Outdoor Seating.

22. Medici on 57th

8.7
1327 E 57th St (btwn S Kimbark Ave & S Kenwood Ave), Chicago, IL
Bakery · Hyde Park · 111 tips and reviews

Nina N.Nina Nirema: One of my favorite spots in Hyde Park. In the winter, enjoy yummy hot chocolate and write your name in one of the booths. In the summer, you have to eat brunch on the rooftop patio. Everything's good.

Uncommon Ground is one of Chicago Summer Guide: Outdoor Seating.

23. Uncommon Ground

7.8
1401 W Devon Ave (at Glenwood Ave), Chicago, IL
New American Restaurant · Edgewater · 78 tips and reviews

Lindsey T.Lindsey Tom: Fantastic rooftop garden and patio seating. Check it out while the weather is still nice!