The Windy City's location on the shores of Lake Michigan makes for some great views from many of Chicago's restaurants. We've selected 10 dining establishments that all feature food worthy of being accompanied by such majestic vistas.
Cité
Lake Point Tower
505 N. Lake Shore Dr.
Chicago, IL 60611
Cité offers 360-degree views from its 70th floor perch atop Lake Point Tower, and serves up dishes like steak tartare and butter-poached lobster.
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Courtright's
8989 Archer Ave.
Willow Springs, IL 60480
Courtright's features window tables that look out on a forest preserve and a seasonally changing menu that toes the line between creative contemporary and regional American.
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Everest
Chicago Stock Exchange
440 S. La Salle St., 40th Fl.
Chicago, IL 60605
Everest, sitting atop the 40th floor of the Chicago Stock Exchange, has been wowing visitors with its view of the Chicago skyline for over 25 years.
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Grand Lux Café
600 N. Michigan Ave.
Chicago, IL 60611
At the Grand Lux Café, diners can enjoy views from the glassed-in rotunda and a menu full of American favorites.
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The J. Parker
1816 N. Clark St., 13th Floor
Chicago, IL 60614
This cocktail-and-appetizer spot allows patrons to eat and drink while taking in views afforded by the mostly open-air patio.
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NoMI Kitchen
Park Hyatt Chicago
800 N. Michigan Ave.
Chicago, IL 60611
Boasting floor-to-ceiling windows that gaze out upon Michigan Avenue, NoMI Kitchen offers seasonal cuisine, cool cocktails and fine wines.
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North Pond
2610 N. Cannon Dr.
Chicago, IL 60614
At North Pond, diners are given a birds-eye view of the nearby park and pond while they enjoy the restaurant's French-meets-seasonal American cuisine.
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Riva
Navy Pier
700 E. Grand Ave.
Chicago, IL 60611
Riva's location at Navy Pier allows diners to enjoy views of the fireworks display as well as the downtown skyline.
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Signature Room at the 95th
John Hancock Center
875 N. Michigan Ave.
Chicago, IL 60611
From its location in the towering John Hancock Center, Signature Room at the 95th gives patrons a thrilling panorama of Chicago while they try dishes like seared red snapper.
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Spiaggia
One Magnificent Mile, 2nd Floor
980 N. Michigan Ave.
Chicago, IL 60611
This luxurious Italian restaurant's tiered dining room allows for vistas of Oak Street Beach and Lake Michigan.
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