A Side of Sunshine, Please!

Weather report for Chicago:
91°F, Mostly Cloudy
Sunrise: 5:23 am
Sunset: 8:08 pm


Where the Sun is Shining

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  • 12pm
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  • 2pm
  • 3pm
  • 4pm
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    Cuisine
  • American
  • American Contemporary
  • American Contemporary, Mexican
  • American Contemporary, Seafood
  • American, Pizza
  • American, Seafood
  • American, Seafood, Italian
  • American, Tapas
  • Argentinian
  • Asian Italian
  • Bakery
  • Barbeque
  • Breakfast
  • Breakfast, American
  • Cajun
  • Chinese
  • Coffee House
  • Coffee House, Contemporary American
  • Coffee House, Sandwiches
  • Comfort Food
  • Cuban
  • Cuban, Mexican, Latin
  • Deli
  • Dessert
  • Diner
  • Fast Food
  • French
  • French Vietnamese
  • French, Hawaiian Fusion
  • French, Italian
  • German
  • Global
  • Greek
  • Hawaiian Fusion
  • Indian
  • Irish
  • Irish, Pub Grub
  • Italian
  • Italian, Steakhouse
  • Japanese
  • Latin
  • Mediterranean
  • Mexican
  • Organic
  • Pan-Asian
  • Pizza
  • Pizza, Italian
  • Pizza, Pub Grub
  • Pizza, Sanwiches
  • Pub Grub
  • Sandwich Shop
  • Sandwiches
  • Seafood
  • Seafood, American
  • Southern
  • Spanish
  • Steakhouse
  • Steakhouse and Seafood
  • Steakhouse, American
  • Steakhouse, Seafood
  • Swedish
  • Tapas
  • Thai
  • Turkish
  • Vegetarian
  • Vietnamese


    Price
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    Neighborhood
  • Albany Park
  • Andersonville
  • Bridgeport
  • Bucktown
  • China Town
  • Evanston/Skokie
  • Gold Coast
  • Hyde Park
  • Irving Park
  • Lakeview
  • Lincoln Park
  • Lincoln Square
  • Little Italy
  • Logan Square
  • Loop
  • Near West Suburbs
  • North Suburbs
  • Northshore
  • Northwest Suburbs
  • Old Town
  • River North
  • River West
  • Rogers Park
  • Roscoe Village
  • South Loop
  • Southwest Suburbs
  • Streeterville
  • Uptown/Ravenswood
  • West Loop
  • West Suburbs
  • West Town/Ukranian Village
  • Wicker Park
  • Wrigleyville


  • Sunny Eats is a directory of outdoor dining in the Chicagoland area. Chicago weather is not for the faint of heart. Pick your search criteria of time of day, cuisine, price, or neighborhood and the results will generate a list in descending order of restaurants with the most tables in the sun at that time. Sunshine not your thing? Check out which restaurants offer space heaters, sun/rain protection as well! Enjoy your sunny search!

    New Listings:

    A Mano

    335 N Dearborn St

    Award Winning Wine List and Food Voted, "Best of Chicago"!

    Adesso

    Adesso Restaurant

    Casual Italian, Great Date Spot, Great for Family Dining, Kid Friendly

    Aigre Doux

    230 W Kinzie St

    American Contemporary with French Technique.

    Anteprima

    5316 N Clark

    Great Authentic Rustic Italian Cuisine

    Ballo

    445 N Dearborn

    Great Date Spot, Fun Lively Atmosphere, Great Music, Large Portions.

    Bice Ristorante

    158 E Ontario St

    Great Private Dining

    Bijan's Bistro

    663 North State Street

    Neighborhood Restaurant Open Sinced 1983

    Braserie Ruhlmann Steakhouse

    500 W Superior St

    Cafe Bolero

    2252 N Western

    Latin-Cuban, Great Date Spot, Kid Friendly, Group Dining, Catering, Private Parties.

    Carmine's

    1043 North Rush Street

    Great Date Spot, Group Dining, Live Music

    Coco Pazzo Cafe

    636 N. St. Clair

    Crust Eat Real

    2056 W Division

    Patios are great for evening dining and daytime drinking. Have both sidewalk and back patio outdoor dining. Dogs and kids are welcome! Flexible with accommodation's.

    Dinotto Restaurante

    215 W. North Avenue

    Awarded: Best Outdoor Dining, Best Italian Food, Best Late Night Dining, Best Romantic Restaurant, and Best Fine Dining. Voted: "Best of Chicago" by Chicago Citysearch Audience Choice.

    Dunlays On Clark

    2600 N. Clark

    Located Right Next Door to DOC Wine Bar

    Enoteca Piattini

    934 W. Webster

    An Affordable Place to Have Great Food, Great Wine, Great Conversation, and A Great Time! Great Date Spot, Group Dining, Dog Friendly

    Erie Cafe

    536 W. Erie St.

    Open since September 1994. Happy to be a part of the neighborhood.

    Fat Willy's Rib Shack

    2416 W Schubert

    Really Great Mac and Cheese, Pulled Pork, and Baby Back Ribs!

    Feast

    1616 N Damen

    Kid Friendly, Excellent Wine Selection

    Flatwater

    321 North Clark

    Located Right on the River, Outdoor Bar, Docking Spots Available!

    Frontera Grill

    449 N Clark St

    Authentic Mexican, Great Date Spot, Romantic, Kid Friendly

    Houlihan's

    111 E Wacker Dr

    Kafein

    1621 Chicago Ave

    Patio Over Looks Swimming Pool and Gardens! Free Wi-Fi, Great Date Spot, Dog Friendly

    Keefer's Restaurant

    20 W Kinzie St

    Food Network's, "Best Place for Steak in Chicago"

    Kelly's Pub

    949 W Webster

    Friendly Neighborhood Pub

    Kinzie Chophouse

    400 N Wells St

    Great Local Steakhouse

    Kitsch'n River North

    600 W Chicago Ave

    Mambo Grill

    412 N Clark St

    Fun, Casual, and Lively. Voted Best Mojito in Chicago!

    Oceanique

    505 Main St

    Zagat Rated for Best Seafood in the Chicagoland Area, Date Spot

    Old Town Brasserie

    1209 N Wells St

    Live Piano Music Tues-Thurs 9pm- closing and Fri-Sat 10pm-closing. Finest food at a reasonable price in a comfortable atmosphere. A place to see friends. Owners know how to provide a delightful evening. Chef trained in France.

    O'Briens Restaurant

    1528 N Wells St

    Rosebud Highland Park

    1850 Second Street

    Group Dining, Kid Friendly, Romantic

    Rosebud of Naperville

    48 W Chicago

    Group Dining, Kid Friendly

    Rosebud on Rush

    720 N Rush St

    Group Dining, Romantic, Large Portions

    Rosebud Prime

    1 S Dearborn St

    Pre-Theater Dining, Romantic, Business Lunch

    Rosebud Steakhouse

    192 E Walton St

    Romantic, Great Business Lunch

    Silver Cloud Bar and Grill

    1700 N Damen

    Known for Comfort Food. Latest Brunch in Chicago! Kid Friendly

    Tarantino's

    1112 W Armitage

    Dog and Kid Friendly! Weekly Specials.

    The Handlebar

    2311 W. North Ave.

    Comfort Food at a Great Price, Great Beer Selection, Hard To Find Microbrews

    The Palm

    323 E Wacker Dr

    Summer Lobster Promotion! Great Date Spot!

    The Rosebud

    1500 W Taylor Street

    Great Date Spot, Group Dining

    Toast

    2046 N Damen Ave

    Great Breakfast/Lunch Spot

    Unicorn Cafe

    1723 Sherman

    Amazing Drinks and Health Conscious Food

    ZKF

    1633 N Milwaukee Ave

    Every Menu Item Made From Scratch!