You might have noticed something unusual lately. The sun occasionally shines. How crazy is that? We get sun rises. And sunsets. The city is pretty again, as spring is – dare we say it -- finally here! Restaurants are rolling out their outdoor seating, and while we can hardly wait to dive into the alfresco scene, it can still be a tad too chilly for us to dine outside. We'll take a good view in the meantime. Here are a few of the great restaurants with a view and some tips on when to dine at each one to maximize the scenic potential.
Wave, 644 N. Lakeshore Dr. 312-255-4460. Stare out into the blue of Lake Michigan with a mid-day meal at this W Hotel restaurant.
Sixteen, 401 N. Wabash Ave. 312-588-8030. Dine at night to get the most of the twinkling lights of the city from the Trump Hotel's swanky newish restaurant.
Grand Lux Café, 600 N. Michigan Ave. 312-276-2500. Grab lunch on a weekend to get a good view of the hustle and bustle down the Magnificent Mile.
Flatwater, 321 N. Clark St. 312-644-0283. As traffic along the Chicago River picks up speed, snag a window seat to admire the views along the water.
Park Grill, 11 N. Michigan Ave. 312-521-7275. Day or night, take in a unique view of Millennium Park as you feast on their signature burger.
