Aura on the Lake
Restaurant · Lincoln Park ·
Beachside locale with upscale seafood, frozen cocktails, and cabanas
Beachside locale with upscale seafood, frozen cocktails, and cabanas
"Aura On The Lake is easily the best place for a meal on the lakefront. This walk-in-only beach bar and cafe from the team behind Uvae is right on Kathy Osterman Beach in Edgewater, which means minimal travel time between taking dips and enjoying well-made food like delicately battered fish tacos, a juicy signature burger, and a variety of other seafood dishes. It’s exactly what you want after building a sandcastle megalopolis and deciding that’s all the energy you’re going to exert for the day." - adrian kane, veda kilaru
"Aura On The Lake is easily the best place for a meal on the lakefront. Unsurprising, considering this walk-in-only beach bar and cafe is from the team behind Uvae, one of our favorite spots in Andersonville. A large part of Aura’s charm is being able to eat right on Kathy Osterman Beach, which means minimal travel between taking dips in the lake and enjoying well-made beachy food like delicately battered fish tacos, surprisingly light pork quesadillas, and a variety of other seafood dishes. Or, settle in for some live music with a cocktail and the smoky and juicy signature burger (thanks to a generous helping of bacon aioli, caramelized onions, and ultra-gooey truffle cheese)—it’s exactly what you want after building a sandcastle megalopolis and deciding that’s all the energy you’re going to exert for the day." - Veda Kilaru
"At Kathy Osterman Beach near Edgewater, a new waterfront dining and drinking spot from Andersonville restaurateur Lindsey Anderson-Perez is set to open in mid-July, replacing the four-year-old bar LakeBreeze. Intentionally moving away from the typical cheese-fries, chicken-finger concession-stand vibe, the menu focuses on upscale seafood—ahi tuna tartare with mango and avocado, lobster cake sliders, shrimp po’ boys, and blackened grouper tacos—paired with frozen cocktails like rum runners, piña coladas and a swirl called the “Edgewater Vice,” plus draft and canned beers and canned wines. As a wine-bar owner, Anderson-Perez plans to highlight quality canned selections and a fun lineup of Chilean sparklers, sauvignon blancs, and pinot noirs. Bathed in oceanic teal tones and pops of pearly pink and designed by Forward Rewind Design, the 32-seat space spreads between sun-drenched beach chairs and shaded pergola tables, with a small bar seating 10, hanging basket swings, woven lampshades, and lush plants; an agreement with the Chicago Park District should keep it open through October so patrons can eventually expect fire pits and heaters." - Naomi Waxman
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