This American Creole-Brazilian hybrid offers hearty favorites like baby back ribs and menu items with a twist, like Caribbean coleslaw. Up to 85 diners can be seated inside, while an elegantly landscaped outdoor patio makes room for more. Visit Friday evenings for happy hour and Sunday night for live jazz.
Hyde Park, Kenwood Outdoor Drinks, Happy Hours and Entertainment!
Outdoor bars in Hyde Park, Kenwood and South Shore are a great way to enjoy the warm weather. But who has the best happy hour? The best drinks? The best views? We're here to help you figure that out. If diversity, architecture, high-end fare and speakeasy-like venues are your motivators, this area is your epicenter. Clink your glass on a 53rd Street patio or at a South Woodlawn Avenue restaurant and talk art and politics.
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Yusho
Yusho is where Tokyo’s fish markets and the South Side’s locally sourced produce join forces over a hot binchotan Japanese grill that crisps its specialties to perfection. Relax in its chic, colorful motif and savor small plates inspired by Yakitori street food. Specials include vast sake, wine and whisky offerings.
1301 E. 53rd St., Chicago, Illinois 60615
773-643-1652
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A10
This gorgeous corner getaway is Hyde Park’s destination for French and Italian cuisine, Sunday brunches, inventive mixed drinks and wine tastings. There’s a sidewalk patio for alfresco dining, but the bar area is sizable and features quaint tables where you can taste A10’s house-batched and carbonated draft cocktails.
1462 E. 53rd St., Chicago, Illinois 60615
773-288-1010
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Plein Air Cafe
You might miss Plein Air Café, a French-inspired eatery and coffeehouse next door to Frank Lloyd Wright's Robie House on the University of Chicago’s campus. The café features rotating artwork and a hi-fi sound system. Sit outside on the wooden, picnic-style benches and enjoy caffeinated specialties paired with pastries, tartines or a variety of breads.
5751 S. Woodlawn Ave., Chicago, Illinois 60637
773-966-7531
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The Promontory
There isn’t a dull moment at The Promontory, a lively concert venue and restaurant. Diners can sit inside or lounge outside on a huge, elevated patio. Music lovers dance the night away beside a stage that spotlights bands every night. Depending on the act, tickets range from free to $40.
5311 S. Lake Park Ave., Chicago, Illinois 60615
312-801-2100