Im not one to ever order lemon flavored treats but my goodness the Lemon Pancakes are to die for 😋
If you find yourself nearby on a sunny day, grab the gyro to go and enjoy the music on a bench outside.
The chilled seafood tower ($175)—overflowing with oysters, clams, shrimp, mussels, crab legs and more—really steals the show. A voracious appetite and/or several friends is strongly recommended. Read more.
Great peanut sandwich. Vegan heaven. Cool cocktails. Great seating outside. Worth the long wait.
On a muggy summer evening, grab a peanut butter blowout concrete mixer and nurse your sugar buzz on one of the lovely benches outside.
Wonderful brunch. Salmon Eggs Benedict was great. The outside patio is small but definitely worth the wait.
O. M. F. G. Everything I had, other than the okay-but-not great brisket chili, was the absolute best. Had melt-in-your-mouth sliced brisket, better-than-Memphis pulled pork, mac & cheese, cole slaw.
One of the better italian restaurants in chicago. Definitely make it one a nice day and sit outside because it makes all the difference. Great service that makes you feel like italy!
BYOB! This little gem is always packed for dinner. The rolls are both works of delectable art and reasonably priced! A new favorite.
This is one of the gems of Lincoln Square. Definitely try to dine on the patio. Best service and just a very happy staff. The scallops were like butter. Can't wait to go again.
You can't go wrong with a Neapolitan Pizza that comes out in 3 min. This place is amazing...and a great atmosphere.
Half taco hut, half whiskey joint, Big Star is the place for al fresco meet-ups in Chicago. When the weather is warm, the doors of this former garage are raised and open tables disappear in a flash. Read more.
OMG best little secret, Italian food, dining indoors/outside, Italian Ice, lemon, watermelon, cantelope. Gelato is the best sinful food you can cheat with, all so good, a must go there type of place.
The rooftop patio showcases the best of Davanti: charming foliage and light bulbs strung above diners’ heads make for a cozy, picturesque environment. Read more.
One of my favorite spots in Hyde Park. In the winter, enjoy yummy hot chocolate and write your name in one of the booths. In the summer, you have to eat brunch on the rooftop patio. Everything's good.
Fantastic rooftop garden and patio seating. Check it out while the weather is still nice!
The Bloody Mary Bar is out of this world! Definitely take some time to go there, even just for the Bloody Bar—completely worth it! Read more.
