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Chicago
Ever is one of Chicago.

1. Ever

8.0
1340 W Fulton St, Chicago, IL
New American Restaurant · Fulton Market · 1 tip
Next is one of Chicago.

2. Next

8.5
953 W Fulton Market (at Morgan St.), Chicago, IL
Molecular Gastronomy Restaurant · Fulton Market · 55 tips and reviews
Chicago Magic Lounge is one of Chicago.

3. Chicago Magic Lounge

8.9
5050 N Clark (Winnemac), Chicago, IL
Theater · Ravenswood · 8 tips and reviews
Temporis is one of Chicago.

4. Temporis

933 N Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL
Restaurant · Noble Square · 1 tip
Acadia is one of Chicago.

5. Acadia

1639 S Wabash Ave (btwn E 16th St & E 18th St), Chicago, IL
New American Restaurant · South Loop · 53 tips and reviews
Parachute HiFi is one of Chicago.

6. Parachute HiFi

9.0
3500 N Elston Ave (Troy), Chicago, IL
Korean Restaurant · Northwest Side · 61 tips and reviews
Geja's Cafe is one of Chicago.

7. Geja's Cafe

8.5
340 W Armitage Ave, Chicago, IL
Fondue Restaurant · Lincoln Park · 59 tips and reviews
Smyth is one of Chicago.

8. Smyth

8.9
177 N Ada St, Chicago, IL
Restaurant · Fulton Market · 11 tips and reviews
Au Cheval is one of Chicago.

9. Au Cheval

9.2
800 W Randolph St (at S Halsted St), Chicago, IL
Burger Joint · Fulton Market · 482 tips and reviews
The Bar at The Peninsula is one of Chicago.

10. The Bar at The Peninsula

108 E Superior St (5th Floor Lobby Level), Chicago, IL
Hotel Bar · Streeterville · 31 tips and reviews
Nico Osteria is one of Chicago.

11. Nico Osteria

1015 N Rush St, Chicago, IL
Italian Restaurant · Gold Coast · 89 tips and reviews
Roka Akor is one of Chicago.

12. Roka Akor

8.7
456 N Clark St (at W Illinois St), Chicago, IL
Japanese Restaurant · River North · 93 tips and reviews
North Pond is one of Chicago.

13. North Pond

8.7
2610 N Cannon Dr, Chicago, IL
New American Restaurant · Lincoln Park · 41 tips and reviews
Fat Rice is one of Chicago.

14. Fat Rice

2957 W Diversey Ave (at N Sacramento Ave), Chicago, IL
Asian Restaurant · Logan Square · 101 tips and reviews
Three Dots and a Dash is one of Chicago.

15. Three Dots and a Dash

8.6
435 N Clark St (btwn Illinois & Hubbard St), Chicago, IL
Tiki Bar · Near North Side · 223 tips and reviews
Avec is one of Chicago.

16. Avec

9.3
615 W Randolph St (at N Jefferson St), Chicago, IL
New American Restaurant · West Loop · 213 tips and reviews
The Aviary is one of Chicago.

17. The Aviary

8.8
955 W Fulton Market (at Morgan St.), Chicago, IL
Cocktail Bar · Fulton Market · 175 tips and reviews
The Violet Hour is one of Chicago.

18. The Violet Hour

9.1
1520 N Damen Ave (at Pierce Ave), Chicago, IL
Speakeasy · Wicker Park · 256 tips and reviews
Trenchermen is one of Chicago.

19. Trenchermen

2039 W North Ave, Chicago, IL
New American Restaurant · Wicker Park · 100 tips and reviews
Scofflaw is one of Chicago.

20. Scofflaw

9.3
3201 W Armitage Ave (at Kedzie Ave), Chicago, IL
Cocktail Bar · Logan Square · 149 tips and reviews
Analogue is one of Chicago.

21. Analogue

2523 N Milwaukee Ave (btwn N Sacramento Ave & W Logan Blvd), Chicago, IL
Cocktail Bar · Logan Square · 33 tips and reviews
The Berkshire Room is one of Chicago.

22. The Berkshire Room

8.6
15 E Ohio St, Chicago, IL
Bar · Near North Side · 71 tips and reviews
Chicago Athletic Association is one of Chicago.

23. Chicago Athletic Association

9.3
12 S Michigan Ave (at E Madison St), Chicago, IL
Hotel · The Loop · 58 tips and reviews
The Signature Lounge at the 96th is one of Chicago.

24. The Signature Lounge at the 96th

875 N Michigan Ave (btwn Delaware Pl & Chestnut St), Chicago, IL
Lounge · Streeterville · 305 tips and reviews
Lula Cafe is one of Chicago.

25. Lula Cafe

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

26. Longman & Eagle

9.3
2657 N Kedzie Ave (at W Schubert Ave), Chicago, IL
New American Restaurant · Logan Square · 351 tips and reviews
Girl & The Goat is one of Chicago.

27. Girl & The Goat

9.1
809 W Randolph St (at Halsted St), Chicago, IL
New American Restaurant · West Town · 552 tips and reviews
Tortas Frontera by Rick Bayless is one of Chicago.

28. Tortas Frontera by Rick Bayless

8.3
Terminal 3, near Gate K4 (ORD Airport), Chicago, IL
Mexican Restaurant · 232 tips and reviews
Vera is one of Chicago.

29. Vera

1023 W Lake St, Chicago, IL
Spanish Restaurant · Fulton Market · 41 tips and reviews
Mercat a la Planxa is one of Chicago.

30. Mercat a la Planxa

7.6
638 S Michigan Ave (at E Balbo Ave), Chicago, IL
Tapas Restaurant · South Loop · 140 tips and reviews
Pierrot Gourmet is one of Chicago.

31. Pierrot Gourmet

8.4
108 E Superior St (The Peninsula), Chicago, IL
Café · Streeterville · 95 tips and reviews
West Egg Cafe is one of Chicago.

32. West Egg Cafe

7.4
620 N Fairbanks Ct (Ontario St), Chicago, IL
Breakfast Spot · Streeterville · 126 tips and reviews
Sunda is one of Chicago.

33. Sunda

8.9
110 W Illinois St (btwn N LaSalle Dr & N Clark St), Chicago, IL
Sushi Restaurant · River North · 288 tips and reviews
Yuzu Sushi and Robata Grill is one of Chicago.

34. Yuzu Sushi and Robata Grill

8.7
1751 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL
Japanese Restaurant · East Ukrainian Village · 74 tips and reviews
Alinea is one of Chicago.

35. Alinea

9.1
1723 N Halsted St (btwn W North Ave & W Willow St), Chicago, IL
Molecular Gastronomy Restaurant · Lincoln Park · 143 tips and reviews
Sticky Rice is one of Chicago.

36. Sticky Rice

8.3
4018 N Western Ave (at W Irving Park Rd), Chicago, IL
Thai Restaurant · Horner Park · 52 tips and reviews
Fountainhead is one of Chicago.

37. Fountainhead

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

Eric V.Eric Venker: Great rooftop seating with a dedicated bar up there, very solid selection on draft.

Drumbar is one of Chicago.

38. Drumbar

201 E Delaware Pl (at Mies van der Rohe Way), Chicago, IL
Cocktail Bar · Streeterville · 68 tips and reviews

EaterEater: Add this to the list of downtown rooftop spaces with a hip, modern terrace atop the Raffaello Hotel. The menu features a mix of seasonal cocktails along with a focus on bourbon and whiskey.

ROOF on theWit is one of Chicago.

39. ROOF on theWit

7.5
201 N State St (at Lake St), Chicago, IL
Hotel Bar · The Loop · 131 tips and reviews

Patrick F.Patrick Finley (@pjfinley): You can find amazing views of the city from this rooftop bar. The service is great and a pretty stellar atmosphere. One of my go-to's in Chicago.

Elske is one of Chicago.

40. Elske

8.9
1350 W Randolph St, Chicago, IL
New American Restaurant · Fulton Market · 22 tips and reviews
The Barn Steakhouse is one of Chicago.

41. The Barn Steakhouse

7.9
1016 Church St, Evanston, IL
Steakhouse · 4 tips and reviews
Roister is one of Chicago.

42. Roister

8.5
951 W Fulton Market (Morgan), Chicago, IL
New American Restaurant · Fulton Market · 38 tips and reviews