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Al Fresco Chicago
Big Star is one of Al Fresco Chicago.

1. Big Star

9.0
1531 N Damen Ave (at N Wicker Park Ave), Chicago, IL
Taco Restaurant · Wicker Park · 572 tips and reviews
Riverside Cafe is one of Al Fresco Chicago.

2. Riverside Cafe

1656 W Cortland St (Paulina), Chicago, IL
Breakfast Spot · Bucktown · 12 tips and reviews
Township is one of Al Fresco Chicago.

3. Township

2200 N California Ave (at Palmer St), Chicago, IL
Bar · Logan Square · 43 tips and reviews
Red Door is one of Al Fresco Chicago.

4. Red Door

2118 N Damen Ave (at W Charleston St), Chicago, IL
New American Restaurant · Bucktown · 53 tips and reviews

AskMenAskMen: Diners can still expect an excellent 100-seat outdoor patio & a world-fusion menu. The outdoor seating & inviting indoor bar lend themselves to boozy evenings,& Red Door has nice beer & wine lists. Read more.

West On North is one of Al Fresco Chicago.

5. West On North

6.8
2509 W North Ave (at N Western Ave), Chicago, IL
Bar · Humboldt Park · 25 tips and reviews
Homestead on the Roof is one of Al Fresco Chicago.

6. Homestead on the Roof

8.1
1924 W Chicago Ave (at Winchester), Chicago, IL
New American Restaurant · East Ukrainian Village · 26 tips and reviews

AskMenAskMen: Besides boasting a rooftop that features tables made from reclaimed barn doors, the spot also has a menu with some pretty good eats. An all-Midwestern beer selection helps wash it all down. Read more.

The Matchbox is one of Al Fresco Chicago.

7. The Matchbox

8.7
770 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL
Bar · River West · 73 tips and reviews
Las Palmas is one of Al Fresco Chicago.

8. Las Palmas

1835 W North Ave (Honore), Chicago, IL
Mexican Restaurant · Wicker Park · 22 tips and reviews
Big Star is one of Al Fresco Chicago.

9. Big Star

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

Time Out ChicagoTime Out Chicago: The patio. The scene. The tacos. The micheladas. Mix and repeat.

90 Miles Cuban Cafe is one of Al Fresco Chicago.

10. 90 Miles Cuban Cafe

9.0
2540 W Armitage Ave (at Stave St), Chicago, IL
Cuban Restaurant · Logan Square · 173 tips and reviews

Time Out ChicagoTime Out Chicago: It doesn’t require a trip across any ocean to guess that the signatures—like pulled-pork-and-plantain and “Cuban style”–tofu sandwiches—are a welcome addition to this neighborhood.

The Matchbox is one of Al Fresco Chicago.

11. The Matchbox

8.7
770 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL
Bar · River West · 73 tips and reviews

Time Out ChicagoTime Out Chicago: Gin gimlets, extra sugar, please.

Lula Cafe is one of Al Fresco Chicago.

12. Lula Cafe

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

Time Out ChicagoTime Out Chicago: Every dish (sliced flat iron steak with kimchi; pork loin paired with candied peanuts) is at home in the renovated space, which transformed the cramped bar into an expansive, light-filled room.

Oak Street Beach Food + Drink is one of Al Fresco Chicago.

13. Oak Street Beach Food + Drink

5.7
1001 N Lake Shore Dr (btwn Oak St & Michigan Ave), Chicago, IL
American Restaurant · Gold Coast · 25 tips and reviews

Time Out ChicagoTime Out Chicago: Generic name for the former Beachstro, but the food is decent and thebeer list much expanded under Levy.

14. Waterfront Café

7.7
6219 N Sheridan Rd (at W Granville Ave), Chicago, IL
Café · Edgewater Beach · 37 tips and reviews

Time Out ChicagoTime Out Chicago: If you’re prepared to chill out for about 30 minutes until you get your delicious pesto chicken wrap; smoked jerk turkey wrap; or the housemade beignets, you’ll be just fine.

Fountainhead is one of Al Fresco Chicago.

15. Fountainhead

1970 W Montrose Ave (at N Damen Ave), Chicago, IL
Bar · Ravenswood · 100 tips and reviews