Really great spot for a cold glass of wine on the water and for boat/people watching. The margarita is also delicious. The food menu is quite limited, but everything I've tried has been good. It's always very crowded on weekends or weekdays during happy hour, but you can always walk up to the window, order your beverage, and sit by the water without worrying about reservations.
Stunning view of the river walk. Ate and had a a bottle of wine on the self serve side. It was difficult to get more pita bread for the Mediterranean plate. Prices are high and ultimately you are paying for the view of the river.
Mexican street corn was a nice treat. Location on the Chicago River is breathtaking. I found their prices for adult beverages to be on the high end, but I guess it is to be expected based on its location
We visited City Winery for brunch before catching an Architecture Tour and the experience was an absolute delight. The burrata was simply amazing, with its creamy texture and burst of flavors. The perfectly crafted Paloma cocktail added a refreshing touch to the experience.
I decided to stop in this little place for a nice glass of bubbles by the river. I won't lie that I wasn't expecting much, and was mostly expecting a decent view.
There are two sides of this establishment. The right side is for self service and the left side is for table service. I personally only did the left side of the restaurant as I wanted a sit down experience.
I ended up being pleasantly surprised, the staff were friendly and the cava was good. As the wine served is all a part of the city winery vineyards it's not easy to check and find out what is good without just trying it.
I cannot rate the quality of the food or other beverages, but if you want to enjoy bubbles downtown on the river this place is a great spot.
It was a cool August day, so we had the place to ourselves. People were still walking along the Riverwalk. This was my first visit to the Riverwalk; it seemed like such a touristy thing to do. The menu here is limited, mostly salads, tacos and sandwiches. I had the pulled pork tacos. You get 3 with your order. They come with a type of slaw on them. We had to wait a bit for our food, even though it was not very busy. The food was good, the service was too. Everyone seemed to enjoy their food.
Amazing view of river and best patio.. Drinks are awesome.. just for the view during nice fall weather would as many hours I can here. Love It
City Winery at the Chicago Riverwalk is a great spot for locals and tourists alike. Located directly on the Chicago River, City Winery offers a nice selection of wine, cocktails, and beer. They also have various small plates and charcuterie. During the cooler months, you can still enjoy being “outdoors” in one of their heated River Domes, which are basically big synthetic igloos. River Dome reservations last two and a half hours and are $85 per person, which includes a $60 food and beverage minimum spend. Each dome fits up to 8 people and comes with a Bluetooth speaker, games, and furniture.
You pay for the location of the river walk, my aperol sprits was $17 alone! They also were unable to make some drinks and have a limited bar. The service is not super but it’s not necessarily your standard restaurant, more of a quick interaction and I’m sure they see thousands of people sometimes so hard to smile at all of them!
Go at sunset you’ll have a beautiful view off the river.
One of my favorite things is you can take your items and sit where you want along the steps or water.
I love this location. The service is always great, whether you’re on the side with table service or on the self service side. This location is tucked back from the river which is nice because you can see the river and not be on top of the people accessing the river walk.
A must see when you're in Chicago. Especially in the spring summer and fall. I don't think there's anywhere in the world that is as beautiful as this part of downtown Chicago.
Wonderful setting along the Chicago River in beautiful downtown. One of the few affordable riverfront restaurants. Good portions are plentiful and service is attentive. Would return in a heartbeat.
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