Summer’s Last Hurrah: Places to Enjoy Being Outside Before Fall Hits
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Is it just us or did we blink our eyes and summer has come and gone again?! While the cooler mornings are welcomed greatly, saying goodbye to outdoor dining and sun filled days is much harder to let go of…so if you’re looking to make the most of these dwindling summer days, here is a list of Chicago patio spaces, old and new, to soak up the sun.
AfterBar {310 South Canal Street, Chicago, IL; 312.967.3030}
Enjoy intimate and expertly handcrafted cocktails while overlooking The Green at 320 S Canal with a trip to AfterBar. Their expansive indoor/outdoor lounge and surrounding patio provide ample opportunities to soak up the gorgeous weather. AfterBar’s menu is heavily cocktail-focused but also offers an array of wine, beer and substantial bar bites to pair your drinks with. Pro tip? Stop by from 6-9pm nightly to enjoy special prices on select cocktails and beer for ‘Happy Afterhours’ before or after your evening out!
Club Capri {406 North Sangamon Street, Chicago, IL}
Club Capri is a rotating rooftop series that has taken up shop at some of Chicago’s best outdoor spaces for the summer. Channeling Amalfi Coast vibes and all the beachy summer feels, each ticket to the Club Capri Experience includes access to complimentary cannoli stations + roaming oyster shuckers, live music from featured DJs and saxists and an interactive ball pit for all your photo ops. Cocktails, beer + wine are also available for purchase throughout the evening. This fun series has just 3 parties left for summer so get your tickets while you can! (Available Fri 9/5 and Fri 9/19)
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Club Lucky {1824 West Wabansia Avenue, Chicago, IL; 773.227.2300}
If cozy Italian neighborhood patios are your vibe, then Bucktown’s Club Lucky is the place for you. Their quintessential old school Italian cooking and absolutely knockout martinis (voted the best in Chicago!) have made Club Lucky a Chicago favorite for decades. Feast and cheers under the twinkling patio lights surrounded by the boutique charm of the Bucktown neighborhood.
Shanghai Terrace {108 East Superior Street, Chicago, IL; 312.573.6744}
Experience elevated elegance and rooftop tranquility with a visit to The Peninsula Hotel’s 7th floor restaurant, Shanghai Terrace. With up close and personal views of the city’s skyline, their dreamy urban garden is perfect for a long, luxurious lunch or romantic dinner out. Shanghai Terrace’s menu features contemporary takes on traditional Chinese classics, with highlights including a wide selection of freshly steamed Dim Sum favorites as well as a truly succulent Peking Duk. The Terrace is exclusively open during the warmer months, so make your reservation before it’s too late!
City Winery - Riverwalk {11 West Riverwalk, Chicago, IL; 312.229.5593}
City Winery on the Riverwalk is a Chicago summertime staple thanks to its unbeatable location right along the river with unobstructed views of the bustling riverwalk and boats cruising by. Pull up a seat on their sprawling patio or take your wine on the go and sit right on the riverfront steps - there is NO such thing as a bad seat at City Winery.
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Easy Does It {2354 North Milwaukee Avenue, Chicago, IL)
Every wine lover’s paradise begins and ends at Easy Does It. Located in the heart of Logan Square, Easy Does It is an all encompassing bar, patio and shop, complete with rotating restaurant pop-ups, weekly wine tastings and an abundance of live DJs and music to check out. During the warmer months, their dreamy backyard patio is the ultimate retreat, completely hidden from the bustle of Milwaukee Ave and strewn with picnic tables to enjoy sips with your crew.
Wolf & Company {1752 North Western Avenue, Chicago, IL; 312.627.9653}
The new kids on the block at Wolf & Co have been hitting the ground running since opening their doors in Wicker Park this spring and should be on every Chicagoans ‘must visit’ list for summer. Brought to you by the team behind Little Bad Wolf and Gretel, Wolf & Co is the very first and ONLY restaurant with direct access to the scenic 606 trail via their sweeping 2nd story patio. Feast on favorites like the famed ‘Company Burgers’ and Dirty Martini Salad (IYKYK), unwind with a cocktail or sit back with coffee from their cafe while taking in the magic of the trail.
Parson's Chicken & Fish {Multiple Locations}
No frill, no fuss, just delicious chicken + fish, festive drinks and all the best patio vibes. Parson’s Chicken & Fish has multiple locations around Chicago, all boasting beautiful and expansive outdoor dining spaces to soak up the final days of summer. Their menus focus on - you guessed it - CHICKEN & FISH; fried, grilled, in sandwiches, atop salads - you name it, they’ve got it! Wash down your deliciously savory dishes with one of Parson’s OG cocktails - the Picklespritz and the Original Negroni Slushy are exclusive Parson’s specials and fan favorites - but you really can’t go wrong with any of their other countless beverage offerings.
By Robyn Glaza | Market Manager