Outdoor Dining

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A lively Chicago patio at dusk, filled with people dining and drinking under twinkling fairy lights with the city skyline in the distance.

Discover Chicago's unique patios and beer gardens in 2026

With Block Club Chicago mapping over 240 outdoor drinking and dining spots, the city's patio scene has exploded, revealing a hidden world of neighborhood gems far beyond the usual suspects.

Caitlin O'Malley·May 26, 2026