Best Restaurants for Outdoor Dining in Streeterville

We came here after the Lights Festival Parade. Brunched at this location on earlier occasions, 1st time for Dinner. Beverages are not their strong point. Food is a different story. Loved the Brussel Sprouts, Bang Bang Chicken, Calamari, Shrimp Tacos & Street Corn.

We had a reservation and were immediately seated on the enclosed patio/sidewalk area. Not the greatest atmosphere with plastic chairs, but we could watch pedestrian and auto traffic... and the occasional passing emergency vehicle. Our server Jamie was great, and while our dinner entrees were excellent, we were disappointed with the rolls that preceded our meal. They were appeared to be store-bought and were cold... no point in serving them in a linen-napkin-covered wire basket. There were olive oil and salt and pepper on the table to create a dip -- no Parmesan -- but that was it. We just expected more and remember that the rolls here used to be hot and fresh and the waiter would prepare the dip using freshly ground pepper, not the shaker we were provided. There was also a 3% surcharge added to our bill. If this was mentioned on the menu, we didn't notice it. As a consumer, I hate this practice. We're talking about an increase of less than a dollar per item. Just price your menu correctly and do away with these bogus "surcharges." We won't return as long as this practice continues.

The restaurant was crowded. Yet the noise level was not overpowering. The greeters at the check-in were friendly. Our server, Peter Axelsen was awesome!!! He recommended a mocktail that was the best drink ever. We appreciated the restaurant managers stopping by our table to check on us twice. The food was superb.

Lulu was very knowledgeable and attentive. We loved her guidance throughout the meal and would absolutely request her again! The food was divine and the wine selection was vast. I haven’t been back since 2018 and am so glad we got to visit this trip! We will be back :)

Food excellent as always, and our server was very helpful. The turkey French dip, my go to sandwich, was delicious. Great take on a classic. It can get a bit loud at lunchtime.