Eleven City Diner is one of The 11 Best Places for Al Fresco in South Loop, Chicago.

1. Eleven City Diner

8.9
1112 S Wabash Ave (btwn 11th St & Roosevelt Rd), Chicago, IL
Diner · South Loop · 299 tips and reviews

Mary G.Mary Goldstein: French(?) toast---Challah bread--almost as good as NY diners. Super friendly professional staff. Def a return!

ElevenEleven: Unlock our special!!!!!!!

ElevenEleven: can you say....OLD SCHOOL BREAKFAST ALL DAY ????

Flo & Santos is one of The 11 Best Places for Al Fresco in South Loop, Chicago.

2. Flo & Santos

8.8
1310 S Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL
Pizzeria · South Loop · 109 tips and reviews

ChicagoistChicagoist: This South Loop restaurant continues to impress. The pizzas here are the foundation and Santos’ menu and perfectly encapsulates Flo & Santos’ Polish/Italian mélange. Read more.

Leigh L.Leigh Loftus: Since you're here, try the flying pork wings! Delicious!

Bekki J. C.Bekki J. Chapman: I had the Polska kielbasa. When they say it's a homewrecker, they aren't kidding. My sister says she could take it, but I couldn't. Tastes fantastic, though!

Lou Malnati's Pizzeria is one of The 11 Best Places for Al Fresco in South Loop, Chicago.

3. Lou Malnati's Pizzeria

8.7
805 S State St (btwn 8th St & 9th St), Chicago, IL
Pizzeria · South Loop · 193 tips and reviews

Karl F.Karl Frisk: The classic with garlic is amazing!

Serious EatsSerious Eats: The Malnati Chicago Classic combines a signature buttercrust with their awesome well-seasoned homemade sausage. It's one of the best deep dish pizzas known to man.

Leo A.Leo Alberti: They claim a "small" pizza will feed two people, but they don't mention that it will never fill the new void in your life caused by not having this pizza. Get a large, bring some home. Trust me.

Mercat a la Planxa is one of The 11 Best Places for Al Fresco in South Loop, Chicago.

4. Mercat a la Planxa

8.0
638 S Michigan Ave (at E Balbo Ave), Chicago, IL
Tapas Restaurant · South Loop · 140 tips and reviews

Chicago magazineChicago magazine: Looking for something rich? Try the rabbit agnolotti with brandied cherries and truffle-chestnut purée or slow-cooked pork belly in sweet cider glaze. Read more.

Leyla A.Leyla Arsan: Great lunch & brunch items. Excellent lamb chops!

Food NetworkFood Network: Mercat a la Planxa, the Catalan restaurant from Jose Garces, offers exciting tapas dishes and delicious Jamon Serrano.

La Cantina Grill is one of The 11 Best Places for Al Fresco in South Loop, Chicago.

5. La Cantina Grill

8.6
1911 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL
Mexican Restaurant · Prairie District · 57 tips and reviews

Heather F.Heather Folsom: Best (stuffed) chicken quesadilla I've ever had. Tilapia tacos, guac, & pineapple margarita were also delicious. Good service too.

Ron W.Ron Willis: If you like flavored Margarita's you will have to try the Grapefruit Margarita with salt of course!

TT: Service was somewhat non-existent but food was good.

Hackney's is one of The 11 Best Places for Al Fresco in South Loop, Chicago.

6. Hackney's

733 S Dearborn St (at W Polk St), Chicago, IL
American Restaurant · Printer's Row · 87 tips and reviews

Kevin H.Kevin House: Amazing beer selection. I always get an inside out burger and a full order of their fried onions... simply wonderful.

Mike A.Mike Arfa: If Billy is working make sure to give him a hard time!

Demeko T.Demeko Taylor: Amazing burgers!

Weather Mark Tavern is one of The 11 Best Places for Al Fresco in South Loop, Chicago.

7. Weather Mark Tavern

8.0
1503 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL
Bar · South Loop · 66 tips and reviews

Lee SLee S: Yummy fall off the bone ribs with a not too sweet sauce! The pigs in a blanket were awesome too!

StephenStephen: Check out the six new taps at Weather Mark! Awesome.

Mark S.Mark Stern: Follow us on twitter @weathermarktav

Flaco's Tacos is one of The 11 Best Places for Al Fresco in South Loop, Chicago.

8. Flaco's Tacos

7.2
725 S Dearborn St (btwn Harrison & Polk), Chicago, IL
Taco Restaurant · Printer's Row · 74 tips and reviews

Becky D.Becky D: Love the fish tacos, veggie tamales, sangria and ALL the deserts!

CheapismCheapism: For good, fast Mexican food, this is a neighborhood favorite. They offer daily specials, and every day, their tamales and taco dishes are just $2.45. Stop in on Monday for $3 Margaritas. Read more.

stacystacy: Red velvet cupcakes... yummm..

The Scout Waterhouse + Kitchen is one of The 11 Best Places for Al Fresco in South Loop, Chicago.

9. The Scout Waterhouse + Kitchen

1301 S Wabash Ave (at E 13th St), Chicago, IL
Sports Bar · South Loop · 99 tips and reviews

Jayson D.Jayson Dahl: Try the pork belly sliders. Amazing!

Brian P.Brian Powers: I can't believe this "place" replaced Opera... Typical cargo shorts, flip flop, oversized tshirt crowd..blah.. And they have door people..LMAO!!

Phaedra L.Phaedra Leslie: Get the nachos! Not like your average nachos.

Blackie's South Loop is one of The 11 Best Places for Al Fresco in South Loop, Chicago.

10. Blackie's South Loop

755 S Clark St (at W Polk St), Chicago, IL
American Restaurant · Printer's Row · 38 tips and reviews

Jessica P.Jessica Perla: Chili is great. Miller lite on tap. Friendly and prompt service.

Zach P.Zach Petersen: For the love of god get the German chocolate cake.

Manda A.Manda Anderson: Eat outside if you can. Its nice. They are also dog friendly.

Kroll's South Loop is one of The 11 Best Places for Al Fresco in South Loop, Chicago.

11. Kroll's South Loop

6.6
1736 S Michigan Ave (at 18th St.), Chicago, IL
Pub · South Loop · 60 tips and reviews

Roosevelt CollectionRoosevelt Collection: Kroll's keeps is classic with two fantastic burgers: The Original Kroll's Hamburger & the Kroll's Chicago Burger. Both are great!

@nicoleyeary@nicoleyeary: Someone I know can't go too long without getting one of their thin crust pizza's, if even to-go--luv Krolls!

Don c.Don c: I will never be back. The way they split the checks is ludacris. Never ever again.