What is the best Rooftop restaurant in Chinatown & Bridgeport?

VU Rooftop is our top pick for Rooftop restaurants in Chinatown & Bridgeport, scoring 8.3/10. 22nd-floor rooftop next to McCormick Place with skyline views and shareable plates.

Any insider tips for VU Rooftop?

Ask about terrace availability; private events can limit outdoor seating.

When should I visit VU Rooftop?

Golden hour before Wintrust events or clear summer evenings.

Who should go to VU Rooftop?

Convention guests and locals chasing cocktails with city views.

Any insider tips for Reggies Music Joint?

Time your burger order before a show so it arrives well before the band hits the stage.

What should I order at Reggies Music Joint?

Main Stage Burger, BBQ Bacon Burger, wings or mac and cheese.

When should I visit Reggies Music Joint?

Pre-show evenings or late nights after concerts and Bears games.

Who should go to Reggies Music Joint?

Groups wanting burgers, beers, and live music under one roof.

Best Rooftop Restaurants in Chinatown & Bridgeport (60616)

2 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked

Last Updated: January 2026

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Our Top Pick

VU Rooftop

22nd-floor rooftop next to McCormick Place with skyline views and shareable plates.

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#1 VU Rooftop

8.3

$$$ Motor Row / Near South Side

Vibes: Rooftop Views Revelry Trendy Table Hotspots Date Night Magic Group Dining Gatherings

VU Rooftop is a 22nd-floor lounge above McCormick Place, combining skyline views with a shareable menu of small plates, flatbreads, and cocktails. Guests lean on it for sunset drinks, hotel-adjacent dinners, and pre- or post-event hangs in the South Loop.

Must-Try Dishes: Mushroom Tostadas, Voodoo Popcorn Shrimp, Guanciale & Arugula Flatbread

What makes it special: 22nd-floor rooftop next to McCormick Place with skyline views and shareable plates.

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#2 Reggies Music Joint

8.0

$ South Loop

Vibes: Sports Bar Central Live Music Showtime Group Dining Gatherings Late Night Legends

Since 2007, Reggies Music Joint has combined a wood-fired grill, craft beer, and live music in a multi-level South Loop venue with a rooftop deck. The Main Stage Burger and a roster of specialty burgers anchor a menu of bar food that fuels concertgoers and sports fans late into the night.

Must-Try Dishes: Main Stage Burger with hand-cut fries, BBQ Bacon Burger, Mushroom Swiss Burger

What makes it special: A long-running bar-and-venue where char-grilled burgers, rock shows, and rooftop hangs share the spotlight.

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