More Chicago Restaurants Open for Outdoor Dining
Today we continue to spotlight the restaurants that are now open for outdoor dining in our favorite Chicago neighborhoods. While we are all thrilled to get back into the world after so many months stuck indoors, be sure to practice social distancing and wear a mask to avoid possible exposure to COVID-19. Below you will find more great places to dine outside as the warm weather prevails and the city continues to ease restrictions.
Wicker Park:
Big Star: If you have a craving for authentic Mexican street food and top-shelf bourbon, look no further than Big Star located at 1531 North Damen in Wicker Park. Open daily from 11 am to 2 am, enjoy the delicious tacos and nachos while sipping on great margaritas, beers, and bourbons at this neighborhood favorite. Be sure to call or book ahead online for patio seating as Big Star is currently reservations only.
CEBU: Tired of burgers and frozen pizzas for the past few months? Head over to CEBU, located at 2211 West North Avenue in Wicker Park, for tantalizing modern regional Filipino cuisine. This recent addition to the neighborhood provides plenty of delights for carnivores, including beef tapa, spicy chicken sliders, and BBQ pork skewers. Great sides, desserts, and drinks make this a must-visit spot for brunch or dinner. Call ahead for reservations.
Ina Mae Tavern and Packaged Goods: Your taste buds have most likely been in a state of distress these last few months, so reward them by visiting the patio at this wonderful New Orleans-inspired eatery. Located at 1415 North Wood Street, Ina Mae serves up tasty hushpuppies, fried chicken and biscuits, fresh seafood, and more all with a distinct NOLA flair thanks to executive chef Brian Jupiter’s brilliant command of Southern comfort food. The patio is open, and seating is first come first serve. Check the website for hours.
Logan Square:
Park & Field: Located at 3509 West Fullerton Avenue in Logan Square, Park & Field’s 6,000 square foot patio is open. Highlighted by farm to plate offerings featuring locally sourced ingredients, this establishment provides a perfect outdoor dining experience. The skirt steak chili, chipotle chicken sandwich, and the Carribean pork shoulder are among the many standout offerings on their menu. Call ahead or book your reservations online for their outdoor patio seating.
Edgewater:
Uncommon Ground: Home of the first certified organic rooftop farm in the country, Edgewater’s Uncommon Ground is open for patio dining. Located at 1401 W. Devon Avenue, this eatery creates distinctive dishes such as their beer-battered ramps, Atlantic cod fish tacos, and bacon-wrapped meatloaf. Whether for lunch or dinner, Uncommon Ground provides terrific food and an expansive beer list in a beautiful patio surrounded by lush greenery. Call ahead for reservations.
Wrigleyville:
Smoke Daddy: Located at 3636 North Clark Street, Smoke Daddy is the spot to go to if you have a bad case of BBQ on the brain. St. Louis style spare ribs, wood-roasted rotisserie chicken, and smoked BBQ wings are highlights of the menu. All meats are smoked each day, and the BBQ may just be the best in town. Call ahead to see if you need to make reservations.
That does it for today’s list of Chicago restaurants that are open for outdoor dining. The list will continue to grow as more spots reopen. Give these places a try and tell your DoorDash delivery person that while you enjoyed the relationship these last few months, it’s time for a break.
ERIC KAPLAN AND DEAN’S TEAM CHICAGO
