RAISED | An Urban Rooftop Bar

"Fire pits and heat lamps make Raised | An Urban Rooftop Bar at the Renaissance Chicago Downtown Hotel a popular place for dates and group gatherings throughout the year. Take in views of the Chicago River and skyline, then snuggle on the couch with a showy cocktail while snacking on ahi tuna tacos or truffle fries. Make a reservation through Tock." - Samantha Nelson

"Raised is a cute flower-box-lined rooftop right on Wacker and State with a great view of the Chicago River. This spot is low-key, with a menu of elevated bar food items like tenderloin sliders, lobster rolls, and ahi tuna tacos. Come here when you don’t want to worry about being blown away by gale-force winds." - adrian kane, veda kilaru

"This indoor/outdoor lounge on the third floor of the Renaissance Chicago Downtown Hotel overlooking the Chicago River has one of the city’s most scenic backdrops. There are also heat lamps on the patio to help keep things comfortable." - Samantha Nelson, Naomi Waxman, Ashok Selvam

"This roofdeck bar on the Renaissance Chicago Downtown Hotel’s third floor offers hard-to-beat views of the Chicago River, along with plenty of drinks, snacks, and shared plates (for sustenance between drinks)." - aimee.levitt, Eater Staff, Samantha Nelson

"This unique roof deck, just across the river on the south side, at the Renaissance Chicago Downtown Hotel. Bites include items like truffle fries and sliders. There are large-format and classic cocktails available with a variety of non-alcoholic options, too." - Ashok Selvam, Naomi Waxman