Chicago Waterfront Restaurants - A Weekend in Chicago
Published: Sunday, July 13, 2014
By: Christi Goforth
Chicago sits on the shores of Lake Michigan, with the Chicago River running through the city. We highlighted the best waterfront dining on our visit to share with you!
Chicago Cut Steakhouse 
is located at 300 N LaSalle St. and leaves other steakhouses in the dust with their amazing food and wine list. Patio seating is the place to be during the summer with awesome views of the Chicago River. It's truly the ideal Chicago steakhouse.
Chicagocutsteakhouse.com
Bridge House Tavern
is located at 321 N Clark. Get upscale food in a comfortable, welcoming environment! Pull up your boat, grab dinner, and sit on the patio. The pairings of delicious food with a unique twist were excellent.A great place to reserve for an event as well, the Bridge House Tavern is sure to fully satisfy.
Bridgehousetavern.com
Chicago Burger Company
is located at 301 East North Water St. Chicago. It's a casual spot that offers juicy all-American beef burgers, turkey burgers, and vegetarian options as well as cool shakes and icy blended cocktails. Dine inside or out and enjoy the Navy Pier fireworks on select Wednesdays and Saturdays.
Sheratonchicago.com/dining/cbc.html
South Water Kitchen located at 225 North Wabash Avenue. If you want Midwestern fare prepared by a native Chicagoan, try the friendly, relaxed environment of South Water Kitchen. Dogs are allowed on the patio throughout the summer, and they have a mixologist ready to fix you up with delicious beverages. The Chef personally buys all of the product and meat he serves. What a testament to dedication and quality!
Southwaterkitchen.com
Friendship Chinese Restaurant is located at 200 N. Lake Front Dr. (DuSable Harbor). You can watch a jazz trio perform Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday nights, and during Sunday brunch. The flavors of the food are both familiar and new, and everything is prepared with quality and care.The lively atmosphere didn’t distract from the amazing meal, and as the sun goes down, you can gaze at the beautiful, lit up city.
Friendshiprestaurant.com
Hoyt’s Chicago is located on 71 East Wacker Drive. Hoyt’s is an American Tavern with a warm social vibe that features Midwest comfort food and an assortment of local brews, cocktails, and American wines.The food is fresh and locally sourced. Dine inside or outside on food prepared with regionally and locally sourced fresh produce and meats. They also have a VIP program which gets you 10% off each time you visit.
Hoytschicago.com
Japonais by Morimoto is located at 600 West Chicago Ave. And offers its guests the signature cuisine of Chef Morimoto; a blend of Japanese and Western brought together to create new flavors. The restaurant features two distinct dining rooms and a sushi bar backed by an open kitchen. Outdoor dining includes Garden Terrace upstairs and Riverwalk downstairs as part of the Blue Room, with the breath-taking view of the Chicago River.
Japonaismorimoto.com
Howells & Hood is located at the base of Chicago's Tribune Tower (435 N. Michigan Ave.). Offering a twist on familiar favorites, they have the most craft beer on draft in Chicago. They offer 114 beer brands flowing across three bars.Private party rooms are available for booking.Great eats aside, they have a great outdoor patio that gives a great social vibe. Include their knowledgable staff, and you cannot go wrong with Howells & Hood.
Howellsandhood.com
