Top 10 Waterfront bars

1177 N Elston Ave (at W Division St), Chicago, IL

Bar · 20 tips and reviews

321 N Clark St (at the Chicago River), Chicago, IL

American Restaurant · The Loop · 62 tips and reviews

Chicago magazine: Skip the cocktails and choose from the great whiskey list.

600 W Chicago Ave (at Larrabee St), Chicago, IL

Japanese Restaurant · 90 tips and reviews

8.8

300 N La Salle Dr (at Carroll Ave), Chicago, IL

Steakhouse · River North · 145 tips and reviews

Chicago magazine: Just going for a drink? Head to the terrace.

8.1

318 N State St (at Marina City), Chicago, IL

Steakhouse · Near North Side · 103 tips and reviews

Chicago magazine: Order a dry martini and enjoy the terrace until the dining crowd comes in around 6pm.

7.7

6219 N Sheridan Rd (at W Granville Ave), Chicago, IL

Café · Edgewater Beach · 37 tips and reviews

465 E Illinois St, Chicago, IL

Restaurant · Streeterville · 35 tips and reviews

8.6

2610 N Cannon Dr, Chicago, IL

New American Restaurant · Lincoln Park · 41 tips and reviews

7.8

Shedd Aquarium, Chicago, IL

Aquarium · 8 tips and reviews

Chicago magazine: Kicks off Wednesdays, 5pm, during the summer. Stick around for Navy Pier's 9:30 fireworks show.

6.6

1603 N Lake Shore Dr (at W LaSalle Dr), Chicago, IL

Bar · Lincoln Park · 39 tips and reviews