Whether you’re looking to dine with your No. 1 doggo or lounge languidly with a cocktail in hand, here are Chicago-area standout patios and rooftops that hit all the right marks.

After a brutal winter and the “will it or won’t it” continual cliffhanger of spring, there is nothing like the reward of ...

Chicago Cut This riverfront steakhouse has a super-sized outdoor patio, with plenty of umbrella-topped tables (seating up to 80) and views of the Loop skyline and Chicago River. 300 N. LaSalle St ...

In this episode of Tasting Chicago, Sylvia Perez visits five standout patios across five different neighborhoods — all hidden ...

Chicago's Patio Season Guide, 2016 Edition. Because you made it through another winter. by Jeffy Mai @jmai May 6, 2016, 11:03am CDT Share this story. Share this on Facebook; ...

15 New Spots for Chicago’s Patio Season, 2017 Edition. Sun’s out, fun’s out. by Jeffy Mai. May 17, 2017, 5:55 PM UTC. It’s been an unseasonably cool spring but warmer days are coming.

In true Chicago fashion, our bars and restaurants make a big deal out of the warmer months. New patios and outdoor bars have been popping up all over the city.

We did it, Chicago! After the terrible winter of multiple polar vortexes, we made it through to the other side, which means we can spend the next five months pretty much living outside.Restaurants ...

Fireside Restaurant & Lounge 5739 N. Ravenswood Ave. Chicago, IL 60660 (773) 561-7433 www.firesidechicago.com. This is a great local establishment with a heated patio in Chicago to stay out late.

Plus, the quirky regulations behind the city’s al fresco scene. Why, after all, can you keep chomping a hot dog late at night, but have to set down the beer.

Enjoy a cold pint while the kids play—these Chicago breweries offer family-friendly patios perfect for summer afternoons.