While summer is still holding on, catch a sight right on the water for a staple Summertime Chi must experience! You can get views on both Lake Michigan and right on the river, both offering a different view of Chicago.
Check out some hot spots that are near our Navy Pier and Michigan Ave docks.
Offshore
At Navy Pier, you can find Offshore Rooftop at the most East end of the Pier. Offshore is the nation’s largest rooftop. Open everyday and having daily happy hour specials. Enjoy both your Lake and Chicago skyline views!
Aside from being a restaurant, Offshore also has the purpose of hosting wellness activities for locals and tourists to take an exercise class with a lake view. Check out their website for when they are holding different types of ways to break a sweat.
This is one of the staples of Navy Piers restaurants considered a sit down establishment offering table service. Come down to the pier and visit Offshore for a place to dine or for a relaxing workout atmosphere!
Pinched on the River
Away from the hot commodity and foot traffic of the main branch of the river lies Pinched on the River. Located in Streeterville, there is a hidden part of the river that not many tourists may know about where still lies river view restaurants.
Pinched offers indoor and patio seating serving Mediterranean food with twists of bringing in other culture tastes. Pinched on the Rivers menu consists of a variety of handhelds, bowls, shareables, soups, flatbreads, and the option to build your own plate to your liking!
TacoRio
The next restaurant closest to Navy Pier but is on the river is Taco Rio. Which translates to River Taco in Spanish, fitting for its location. TacoRio, a laid back outdoor restaurant where they highly encourage walk-ups or those who last minute decide to dine out!
Come try their variety of margaritas and Spanish dishes. Check out their social media for a glimpse of what they offer and where they serve!
Tiny Tapp
One of the many establishments located steps away from Chicago’s river, Tiny Tapp in Chicago. Offering local beers, crafted cocktails, and food to pair! Here, you can enjoy what they have to offer from morning to the end of the night.
Tiny Tapp Cafe has locally sourced coffee and home made breakfast sandwiches. Enjoy your morning cup of joe with a relaxing view before the riverwalk becomes bustling! Or even cool off with an ice cream sandwich or a couple of scoops of different flavors during the summers of Chicago.
Come check out this river-front bar with free live music on Thursdays and Sundays!
Pizzeria Portofino
Just a couple of blocks along the river from our Michigan Avenue dock is Pizzeria Portofino of Chicago. With an all weather patio, feel the European vacation vibes all year round! Its a casual spot that is open everyday for lunch, dinner, that also offers a happy hour menu for guests to enjoy. The restaurant imports ingredients from the Mediterranean and also ingredients sourced from local Chicago artisans.
To cater boat charters or those on the river enjoying a boat day, Pizzeria Portofino provides boat docking on the Chicago River that is available daily.
