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Best patios and rooftops in the West Loop, Chicago
The West Loop's outdoor dining splits cleanly into two tiers: the rooftops that look out over Fulton Market and Randolph, and the street-level patios and beer gardens that anchor the neighborhood's warm-weather scene. Every pick below is described by the operator's own website; click through for the full record and seasonal hours.
Rooftops
Open-air upper-level dining and drinks.
- Aba / the Dalcy Open now Lettuce Entertain You's Fulton Market Mediterranean, with a sprawling rooftop patio cited as one of the most-photographed in Chicago.302 N Green St 3, Chicago, IL, 60607
- LA Josie Open now Modern Mexican on Randolph with three agave bars — one of them on the rooftop.740 W Randolph St 1, Chicago, IL, 60661
- Maxwells Trading Open now A Carroll Avenue restaurant with a rooftop greenhouse garden, from Underscore Hospitality.1516 W Carroll Ave 1-2, Chicago, IL, 60607
- Nobu Hotel Chicago Open now Sushi and contemporary Japanese inside the Nobu Hotel at 155 N Peoria, with rooftop views of the Chicago skyline.155 N Peoria St, Chicago, IL, 60607
- The Emily Hotel Open now Independent boutique hotel in Fulton Market with a rooftop cinema.311-319 N Morgan St 1-7, Chicago, IL, 60607
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- Holiday Inn & Suites Hotel on West Harrison with a seasonal rooftop pool.506 W Harrison St, Chicago, IL, 60607
- Cabra Open now Peruvian rooftop atop The Hoxton with skyline views — Stephanie Izard menu, Lettuce/Boka collaboration.200 N Green St, 12th Floor, Chicago, IL, 60607
- Tetto Chicago Open now Atomic Hospitality rooftop bar on North Sangamon — neighborhood views with cocktails.406 N Sangamon St, Chicago, IL, 60642
- Pegasus Restaurant & Taverna (Veranda Rooftop) Pegasus Restaurant & Taverna's 120-seat Veranda rooftop above the Greektown restaurant at 130 S Halsted.130 S Halsted St, Chicago, IL, 60661
- The Hoxton, Chicago Open now Hoxton rooftop pool deck open to hotel guests — paired with Cabra restaurant.200 N Green St Bsmt-12, Chicago, IL, 60607
Street-level patios and beer gardens
Outdoor seating at street level — dog-friendly, family-friendly, and groups.
- Kaiser Tiger West Randolph beer hall and sausage bar with a large outdoor beer garden, spritz shack, and lawn games.1415 W Randolph St 1&2, Chicago, IL, 60607
- Costera Open now Modern Mexican on Fulton Market with a tropical bar program and a seasonal patio.846-850 W Fulton Market 1, Chicago, IL, 60607
- Parlor Pizza Bar Wood-fired pizza and craft beer just off Fulton Market, with a patio.100-110 N Green St 1, Chicago, IL, 60607
- The Black Barrel Tavern Open now Madison Street tavern with a patio and weekend brunch.1061 W Madison St Bsmnt-1, Chicago, IL, 60607
- Small Cheval Open now Hogsalt's casual smashburger spot at Riverside Plaza, with outdoor patio seating.150 N Riverside Plz, Chicago, IL, 60606
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- Gyu-Kaku Restaurant Open now Japanese BBQ on Randolph with both interior and patio seating.1364 W Randolph St 1st, Chicago, IL, 60607
- Jefferson Tap and Grille and the Loft Open now Long-running North Jefferson bar with a dog-friendly patio.323-325 N Jefferson St 1, Chicago, IL, 60661
- The Original Pancake House Open now West Washington pancake house with a dog-friendly patio.1124 W Washington Blvd, Chicago, IL, 60607
- Viaggio Open now Independent West Loop Italian with indoor and outdoor seating.1027 W Madison St 1, Chicago, IL, 60607
- Formento's Nonna's Open now Randolph Italian steakhouse paired with Nonna's, which has an outdoor patio.917-923 W Randolph St, Chicago, IL, 60607
- Avec Open now Mediterranean small plates from One Off Hospitality — Randolph street-level patio in season.615 W Randolph St Ll-3rd FL, Chicago, IL, 60661
- Federales Open now Mexican brunch with frozen margaritas and outdoor patio service on West Lake.180 N Morgan St 1st, Chicago, IL, 60607
- The Vig West Loop Open now West Loop sports-bar location of the multi-property VIG group — patio on West Madison.312 N Carpenter St 1st, Chicago, IL, 60607
- Bar Siena Open now Italian on West Randolph with seasonal patio.832 W Randolph St 1 & 2, Chicago, IL, 60607
- Boqueria Open now Spanish tapas on Fulton Market with seasonal patio service.801-811 W Fulton Market 1, Chicago, IL, 60607
- El Che Steakhouse & Bar Open now Argentinian-style live-fire steakhouse on West Washington — seasonal patio.845 W Washington Blvd, Chicago, IL, 60607
- Green Street Local Open now Green Street venue with patio seating in Fulton Market.130 S Green St 1st & 2nd, Chicago, IL, 60607
- Morgan's on Fulton Fulton Market restaurant with street-level patio.948-954 W Fulton Market, Chicago, IL, 60607
- Taverna 1821 Greek taverna in Greektown with patio service.948-954 W Fulton Market, Chicago, IL, 60607
- Perilla Korean American Fare Open now Five-time Bib Gourmand Korean-American at 401 N Milwaukee (Fulton River District / WL-adjacent) with back patio and firepit.401 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL, 60642
- Recess Open now Atomic Hospitality's 14,000 sq ft sports bar and event space at 838 W Kinzie — extensive patio.838 W Kinzie St, Chicago, IL, 60642
- Carnivale Restaurant Open now Latin courtyard patio at the long-running Fulton Market restaurant — 20th anniversary 2025.702 W Fulton Market 1st & 2nd Flr, Chicago, IL, 60661
- Monteverde Open now Sarah Grueneberg's pasta destination on West Madison — outdoor seating in season.1020-1022 W Madison St 1, Chicago, IL, 60607
Frequently asked questions
- Which West Loop rooftop is best for drinks?
- Aba is the most-mentioned rooftop bar in the guides we track — a sprawling Fulton Market terrace from Lettuce Entertain You. La Josie's rooftop agave bar is a smaller, drinks-focused alternative; Maxwells Trading has a rooftop greenhouse with a vinyl-record cocktail program.
- Are West Loop patios dog-friendly?
- Several are explicit about it — Jefferson Tap and The Original Pancake House both advertise dog-friendly patios on their own sites. Viaggio also welcomes pets. Check each business's page for the operator's current policy.
- When does West Loop patio season start?
- West Loop patio season runs from mid-spring through October as weather allows. Seasonal patios at Costera and the rooftop pool at Holiday Inn & Suites are explicitly seasonal — check directly with each spot for current opening dates.
- Is there a beer garden in the West Loop?
- Yes — Kaiser Tiger on West Randolph has a large outdoor beer garden with lawn games and a spritz shack, plus a free shuttle to United Center events.
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