Best Outdoor Dining Restaurants in Lincoln Park (60614)
6 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: January 2026
Our Top Pick
Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba!
Chicago's longest-running Spanish tapas bar with official certification from Spain's Bureau of Tourism
Notable Picks
8.5
Vibes:
Birthday & Celebration Central
Group Dining Gatherings
Happy Hour Hotspots
Outdoor Dining Oasis
Chicago's original tapas bar since 1985, certified by Spain's Bureau of Tourism and celebrating 40 years of authentic Spanish cuisine. The sprawling Lincoln Park institution excels at crowd-pleasing classics—patatas bravas, bacon-wrapped dates, and live-fire paella—served alongside pitchers of sangria in a lively, labyrinthine space with an all-season patio.
Must-Try Dishes:
Chorizo-Wrapped Dates, Seafood Paella Valenciana, Beef Tenderloin Toro Skewer
What makes it special: Chicago's longest-running Spanish tapas bar with official certification from Spain's Bureau of Tourism
#2
Homeslice
8.4
Homeslice is a high-energy pizza-and-patio hangout near DePaul, built around playful toppings, cocktails, and a crowd that treats it as a standing meetup spot. With a big all-season patio and shareable pies, it functions more as a social hub that happens to serve solid, crowd-pleasing pizza.
Must-Try Dishes:
The 312 pizza, Clay Bacon pizza, Goat cheese marinara with bread
What makes it special: High-energy pizza bar with creative pies, a big patio, and playful service.
8.2
Summer House Santa Monica brings a SoCal brunch aesthetic to Lincoln Park with a greenhouse-like dining room, pastry counter, and all-day menu. It’s where groups go for sunny eggs, salads, pancakes, and cocktails in a space that feels engineered for daytime celebrations.
Must-Try Dishes:
Breakfast Burrito, Fluffy Buttermilk Pancakes, Mexican Hash Browns
What makes it special: A West Coast–themed brunch hall with a pastry counter, big-group tables, and a sunlit glass ceiling.
Vibes:
Outdoor Dining Oasis
Happy Hour Hotspots
Brewery & Beer Garden Republic
Trendy Table Hotspots
Parson’s Lincoln Park brings the brand’s fried chicken, fish sandwiches, and famous Negroni slushies to a full patio setup on Halsted. The menu leans casual—hush puppies, hot chicken, fries—backed by a bar program and layout designed for lingering outside with friends.
Must-Try Dishes:
Fried Chicken, Hush Puppies, Negroni Slushy
What makes it special: A fried-chicken-and-slushy patio built for long, casual sessions outside.
#5
R.J. Grunts
8.2
Vibes:
Comfort Food Classics
Family Friendly Favorites
Group Dining Gatherings
Birthday & Celebration Central
Open since 1971 across from the Lincoln Park Zoo, R.J. Grunts is a Lettuce Entertain You original where cottage fries, French fries, and shoestring sweet potato fries anchor a retro burger-and-salad-bar menu. Families and longtime regulars treat the various fry options as required sides, often drenched in Merkts cheddar or paired with chili.
Must-Try Dishes:
Cottage Fries, Sweet Potato Fries, Chili Cheese Fries
What makes it special: A 1970s-era institution where cottage fries and sweet potato fries are as iconic as the burgers.
Worthy Picks
#6
Gemini
7.9
Gemini is a neighborhood bistro where brunch feels a bit more polished, pairing bottomless cocktails with American plates like eggs Benedict, cinnamon buns, and salads. The room balances date-night energy with families and small groups, making it a flexible choice when you want something nicer than a diner but not formal.
Must-Try Dishes:
Sticky Cinnamon Buns, Housemade Granola, Short Rib Hash
What makes it special: Established Lincoln Park bistro where brunch comes with polished service, bottomless cocktails, and patio seating.