Best Outdoor Dining Restaurants in Lakeview (60613)
8 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: January 2026
Our Top Pick
Tango Sur
BYOB Argentine asado with big-portion steak value.
Notable Picks
#1
Tango Sur
8.8
A candlelit, BYOB Argentine steakhouse where the value signal is real when you order with intent. The best move is an asado-forward lineup—one steak per two people plus a couple of starters—so you get the cleanest read on the kitchen’s strengths without drowning the table in sides.
Must-Try Dishes:
El Filet (double filet mignon), Empanadas, Costeleta (rib chop) with chimichurri
What makes it special: BYOB Argentine asado with big-portion steak value.
8.5
A Southport Corridor staple built around coal-fired pies with char and chew, more sit-down than slice-joint. The best experience is one signature pie for the table and a single supporting dish—everything else is diminishing returns.
Must-Try Dishes:
Margherita pizza, Prosciutto arugula pizza, Sausage and giardiniera pizza
What makes it special: Coal-fired crust with reliable char and structure.
8.4
A Southport Corridor neighborhood bar-restaurant where the fries are treated like a real menu item, not a filler side—crisp, hand-cut, and built for dipping. The best move is to start with the Truffled Hard Cut Fries, then keep the rest of the order in the burger-and-shares lane so the fry texture stays the headline.
Must-Try Dishes:
Truffled Hard Cut Fries, Hand Cut Fries, Pesto Cream Mussels
What makes it special: Truffled hard-cut fries with truffle aioli that read as a signature, not a side.
8.4
A big, high-energy Wrigleyville taqueria built for patio hangs, bourbon-and-tequila rhythms, and fast-moving tacos before or after a game. The best experience comes from staying in the street-food lane—tacos, hot chips, and one drink order—so everything hits hot and crisp.
Must-Try Dishes:
Hot chips (fresh-fried nachos), Tacos al pastor, Carne asada taco
What makes it special: Big patio energy with a focused taco-and-bourbon playbook.
8.2
A Wrigleyville BBQ room that’s best when you order for range instead of piling onto one heavy item. The move is a platter strategy—brisket plus ribs—so you get the best signal from the pit without overcommitting to sides.
Must-Try Dishes:
Taste of the Daddy, Baby Back Ribs, Mac Daddy
What makes it special: A high-traffic BBQ spot that rewards ordering a brisket-and-ribs spread.
Worthy Picks
#6
The Piggery
7.8
A sports-themed Lakeview bar-and-grill that leans heavy on pork, with ribs and pulled-pork plates as the most reliable BBQ-adjacent plays. Not a pitmaster destination, but it can be a high-leverage move for casual hangs when you keep the order focused on ribs and one pork-driven starter. Note: the restaurant has announced it will close on January 18, 2026.
Must-Try Dishes:
Full rack ribs, Pulled pork sandwich, Pulled pork nachos
What makes it special: A pork-forward neighborhood spot with ribs as the main draw.
7.6
A counter-service burger stop that becomes a real outdoor-dining move when the patio’s in play. The best order is the classic cheeseburger setup, fries for the table, and keep it moving—this is about speed and consistency, not a long sit-down meal.
Must-Try Dishes:
Double cheeseburger, Fries, Milkshake
What makes it special: Focused griddle-burger execution with a tight, repeatable menu.
7.6
A craft-beer-forward Wrigley-adjacent hang where the patio is the whole point—low-key when it’s not game chaos, and easy to treat as a short stop that still feels outdoorsy. Come for a couple pours, split one ballpark-style bite, and keep expectations in the snack lane.
Must-Try Dishes:
Giant pretzel, Ballpark snack mix, Local craft beer pour
What makes it special: A patio-first craft beer stop steps from Wrigley.