Best Restaurants for Outdoor Dining in Uptown

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1. Blue Door Kitchen & Garden

4.7

Exceptional(2374)

Price: Moderate

• American • Gold Coast / Streeterville

Booked 32 times today

Blue Door Kitchen & Garden, home to celebrated Chef Art Smith, is a farm-to-table oasis in the heart of Chicago’s Gold Coast and deeply rooted in the philosophy of letting the seasons dictate the menu. From its inception, the Blue Door brand has become synonymous with sustainability and responsible sourcing. We pride ourselves in showcasing dishes made from fresh, local ingredients sourced from Midwest farms. Experience a chef-driven menu featuring everything from pierogis and market fresh salads, to Chef Art Smith’s famous buttermilk fried chicken. Walk-ins are always encouraged. Be sure to join us during the warmer weather months when the beautiful outdoor patio is open. While visiting, be sure to enjoy one of Blue Door Kitchen’s garden-to-glass cocktails, local beers or perfectly paired wines from our extensive list.For reservations eight or larger, please call the restaurant 312-573-4000.

2. Mon Ami Gabi

4.8

Exceptional(8044)

Price: Moderate

• French • Lincoln Park

Booked 68 times today

Honoring classic French cuisine, Mon Ami Gabi is a traditional French bistro located in the heart of Lincoln Park. Our menu features simple French food including Steak Frites, fresh seafood, exquisite bites, and French rolling wine carts. Valet is located at the corner of Lincoln Park West and Belden for $17 cash or Zelle. During the holiday season, for all parties of 9 or more, we ask our guests to call the restaurant directly to book a reservation.Did you know that you can use Lettuce gift cards for carryout and delivery? Just place your order through Lettuce website, the LettuceEats app or any Lettuce restaurant website.

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3. Gibsons Bar & Steakhouse - Chicago

4.7

Exceptional(8834)

Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • Gold Coast / Streeterville

Booked 120 times today

Gibsons Bar & Steakhouse has been a Chicago icon since partners Hugo Ralli and Steve Lombardo opened its doors in May 1989. The classic American steakhouse serves Gibsons Prime Angus Beef and Gibsons Grassfed Australian Beef. Gibsons also features fresh fish, classic cocktails, an extensive wine list and exceptional service. Celebrities, Chicago visitors and loyal neighborhood residents enjoy three distinct locations: Chicago, Rosemont and Oak Brook. Beautiful private dining and events spaces available.

4. Alma

4.6

Exceptional(117)

Price: Expensive

• Mediterranean • Wrigleyville

Booked 15 times today

Alma is located on the second floor of Hotel Zachary

5. LUXBAR

4.6

Exceptional(2840)

Price: Moderate

• American • Gold Coast / Streeterville

Booked 76 times today

The quintessential American bar, LUXBAR features seasonal and classic cocktails made from freshly pressed juices, premium ice, house made shrubs, and an extensive selection of spirits that runs especially deep in whiskey and bourbon. A "Build Your Own Manhattan" menu, thoughtful, approachable wine list, and beer menu with vintage and local options make the bar a go-to for casual, mid-week drinks and bites with friends, watching weekend sports and post-shopping. Beautiful private dining and events spaces available.

6. Mott Street

4.7

Exceptional(1031)

Price: Expensive

• Central Asian • Bucktown / Wicker Park

Booked 49 times today

Supremely Asian American. Eastern cooking technique. Taking inspiration from the night markets of Asia and his Korean-American childhood, Chef Edward Kim pairs eastern cooking techniques with Chicago ingredients to create umami-laden flavors, juxtaposing tastes and textures for a wildly exciting menu. A festive and lively dining scene is anchored by a well-lauded bar program and an open pantry, inviting our guests further into the kitchen experience. Like a nightly Asian Thanksgiving, expect Feast-Style dining, rolling up your sleeves, passing plates with your neighbors, getting sauce on your face - if you’re having a good time you’re doing it right.

7. North Pond

4.8

Exceptional(4765)

Price: Very Expensive

• American • Lincoln Park

Booked 17 times today

Inspired by the market, Chef César Murillo utilizes exceptional ingredients at the height of their season. His tasting menu reflects the Arts & Crafts approach of the dining room - complex layers of subtle craft beneath a simple decorative style. We offer a four-course tasting menu with optional wine pairings. The menu is not á la carte, however, it provides options for each of the courses. North Pond is open for dinner Thursday through Sunday beginning at 5:30pm. Sunday Brunch begins at 10:30am and is three-course prix fixe. We do not offer valet parking.Tables in the front room or patio, overlooking the pond, are seated first come, first serve. We do not hold tables. All tables for more than 4 people are seated in our main dining room. We accept reservations for a maximum of 8 people at one table.A cancellation charge of $25 per person is applied to all same day cancellations.

8. Sapori Trattoria

4.7

Exceptional(4430)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Lincoln Park

Booked 65 times today

Cozy Italian Restaurant serving fresh pasta & other authentic Italian dishes in Chicago's Lincoln Park & Lakeview Neighborhoods

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9. Farm Bar - Lakeview

4.7

Exceptional(184)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Lakeview / East Lakeview

Booked 37 times today

Farm Bar is a neighborhood farm-to-table restaurant with locations in Ravenswood and Lakeview. We serve approachable midwestern fair with local, organic ingredients from our own Brown Dog Farm in Mineral Point Wisconsin. Stop by for dinner to indulge in our Classic Burger and famous Wisconsin Cheese Curds, or bring the whole family for lunch. Our mixologists behind the bar will happily shake up handcrafted cocktails or pour a glass of local wine to pair with brunch on the weekends. Join us for homestyle cooking, friendly faces and a table that feels like home. We limit our environmental footprint by using a digital menu linked to our tables with a QR code. We understand that some guests may require a paper menu, and one can be provided with a list of standards items upon request. In order to meet added costs from the city, we've added a voluntary 3% COB fee to our checks. We understand that rising costs affect our guests too, so we will remove this fee upon request.

10. Eden

4.8

Exceptional(1575)

Price: Expensive

• American • Avondale

Booked 13 times today

Eden’s ever-evolving brunch, lunch, dinner and beverage menus focus on the use of high-quality and seasonal ingredients, with an approach based on simplifying the process that goes into crafting each dish. This focus produces robust, clean flavors to compliment the flowers and herbs from our on-site greenhouse that also add beauty to each dish. Our 20’ x 28’ greenhouse allows us to grow all year, reduce our carbon footprint by sourcing on-site, and it helps the local ecosystem by attracting pollinators. Our sustainability efforts also include composting organic material left over during food preparation. Free Parking is available and easily accessible in the private lot across the street from the restaurant.

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Brian
Chicago / Illinois •1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Madison was out server and she was fantastic, patient and knew her craft. The food outstanding, the services top notch, definitely a good place for dinner!
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Gibsons Bar & Steakhouse - ChicagoPrice: Expensive• Steakhouse• Gold Coast / Streeterville
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4.7
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samuelvip
Chicago / Illinois •44 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
fantastic food! Great place, especially if you want to converse without loud people and bangingg music
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Blue Door Kitchen & GardenPrice: Moderate• American• Gold Coast / Streeterville
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4.7
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Nelsonvip
Chicago / Illinois •8 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
It’s crazy to think there are only three of these restaurants left in the world. We used to go to the Oak Brook location but now we finally got to visit the one in Chicago. We were pleasantly surprised to find out that this was the original one. It’s a classic French bistro fare with amazing servers and food. I highly recommend the steak and frites! make sure to get your reservation early because we had to dine at 4:45 PM due to later dinner times not being available
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Mon Ami GabiPrice: Moderate• French• Lincoln Park
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4.8
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Naomivip
Chicago / Illinois •4 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
This place is definitely worth the hype. Went on a Saturday night, and at first I was worried because of how crowded it was and how loud it was. My worries were unfounded - the service was speedy and accurate, the entrees had a very reasonable portion size, and all the food was delicious. While it was a little difficult to hear conversation at my immediate table, the high energy and kindness of the wait staff was enough to make this a very pleasurable dining experience.
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LUXBARPrice: Moderate• American• Gold Coast / Streeterville
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4.6
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Erin
Chicago / Illinois •2 reviews
5.0
Dined on Nov 16, 2024
Great drinks and good selection of appetizers/entrees. Service was incredible, staff was very friendly and attentive. Also, loved the atmosphere and all the holiday decorations. Highly recommend!
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AlmaPrice: Expensive• Mediterranean• Wrigleyville
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4.6

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112 restaurants available nearby

1. Blue Door Kitchen & Garden

2. Mon Ami Gabi

3. Gibsons Bar & Steakhouse - Chicago

4. Alma

5. LUXBAR

6. Mott Street

7. North Pond

8. Sapori Trattoria

9. Farm Bar - Lakeview

10. Eden

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