Waterfront Cafeis an urban oasis near Edgewater. This spot is worth a visit for the atmosphere and live music from local performers on a lakefront stage.

Downtown doesn't get to have all the fun.The Dock at Montrosefeatures American fare with a few tacos thrown in for good measure.

Snag a spot at this historic site that features two patios (one is dog friendly) and lovely views of the lake and Downtown Chicago. A casual menu of beach eats includes nachos, burgers, beers, and more.

Thisthree-in-one lakefront hotspotreopened its large patio for the season with seafood dishes such as salmon ceviche, crispy lobster tacos, and tuna poke, as well as plenty of boozy frozen cocktails and draft beers.

North Avenue Beach was reborn whenCastawaysopened, providing tourists and surburbanites a base of operations during summer weekend. It's a great place for a private event.

Navy Pier’s interiors have been revamped creating a more intimate atmosphere, well it feels more comfy compared to the ‘90s mall feel that the tourist attraction had going for the space. Within,there’s a food courtwith McDonald’s and Starbucks. Forget those chains and opt for the Chicago chain restaurants of Lettuce Entertain You Enterprises which offer Big City Chicken, Big Bowl, and Frankie’s Pizza. There’s also Rainbow Cone, Frio, America’s Dog, a Billy Goat Tavern, and the Beat Kitchen (the Lakeview music venue actually has pretty amazing food). Don’t forget Brown Sugar Bakery, I Dream of Falafel, and Snow Dragon Shavery.

This 36,000 square-footbar and loungeon the third floor of Navy Pier’s Festival Hall hasthe nation’s largest rooftop deck,如由吉尼斯認證。空間包括受潮濕腐爛ractable glass walls to shield customers from the elements, seven fire pits, and seating for groups to drink and socialize.

Navy Pier is also home toLirica, the new all-day sister spot to Offshoreinside the 223-room Sable Hotel. The Latin-inspired restaurant, a replacement for the shuttered Riva Crabhouse, offers tapas like fish tacos, skirt steak, and a cheeseburger for the unadventurous. It’s a great location for views of Lake Michigan.

The beachside arm of South Loop rock club Reggie’s is open at the century-old 63rd Street Beach House with frozen cocktails, bar food, and a laid-back atmosphere.