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Best Outdoor Dining in Northwest Suburbs

Best Outdoor Dining in Northwest Suburbs

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Created by Larry Rowan • Updated On: January 29, 2012

Nice Outdoor eating areas are hard to find. Here are some of those that I have found.

The Lucky Monk is one of Best Outdoor Dining in Northwest Suburbs.

1. The Lucky Monk

8.4
105 Hollywood Blvd (at Studio Dr), South Barrington, IL
Brewery · 135 tips and reviews

Larry R.Larry Rowan: Great fire pit.

The Cheesecake Factory is one of Best Outdoor Dining in Northwest Suburbs.

2. The Cheesecake Factory

7.9
930 Milwaukee Ave (at Aptakisic Rd), Lincolnshire, IL
American Restaurant · 39 tips and reviews

Larry R.Larry Rowan: Nice overlook of lake. Ducks will walk thru your legs.

Pinstripes is one of Best Outdoor Dining in Northwest Suburbs.

3. Pinstripes

8.2
100 W Higgins Rd (btwn Bartlett Rd & New Sutton Rd), South Barrington, IL
Event Space · 63 tips and reviews

Larry R.Larry Rowan: Indoor or out, nice menu, good ribs, great service.

Wildfire is one of Best Outdoor Dining in Northwest Suburbs.

4. Wildfire

8.8
1250 E Higgins Rd (btwn Meacham Rd & National Pkwy), Schaumburg, IL
Steakhouse · 71 tips and reviews

Larry R.Larry Rowan: Small covered outdoor area..best kept secret.

Weber Grill Restaurant is one of Best Outdoor Dining in Northwest Suburbs.

5. Weber Grill Restaurant

8.5
1010 N Meacham Rd (at American Ln), Schaumburg, IL
American Restaurant · 63 tips and reviews

Larry R.Larry Rowan: Great food, outdoor area with occasional entertainment.

Moretti's Ristorante & Pizzeria is one of Best Outdoor Dining in Northwest Suburbs.

6. Moretti's Ristorante & Pizzeria

7.7
1893 Walden Office Sq, Schaumburg, IL
Italian Restaurant · 26 tips and reviews

Larry R.Larry Rowan: Outdoor area is noisy and overlooking a street and parking lot, but still nice to eat outside. Half Price pizza on Wednesdays.

Durty Nellie's West Irish Pub is one of Best Outdoor Dining in Northwest Suburbs.

7. Durty Nellie's West Irish Pub

7.5
180 N Smith St (btwn Colfax St & Wilson St), Palatine, IL
Irish Pub · 67 tips and reviews

Larry R.Larry Rowan: large outdoor seating area, heaters for cool nights.

Salerno's On The Fox is one of Best Outdoor Dining in Northwest Suburbs.

8. Salerno's On The Fox

7.1
320 N 2nd St, Saint Charles, IL
Italian Restaurant · 10 tips and reviews

Larry R.Larry Rowan: outdoor area overlooking the Fox River.

Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant is one of Best Outdoor Dining in Northwest Suburbs.

9. Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant

8.8
100 W Higgins Rd (at Rte 59), South Barrington, IL
Winery · 48 tips and reviews

Larry R.Larry Rowan: nice outdoor area.

The Office is one of Best Outdoor Dining in Northwest Suburbs.

10. The Office

6.9
201 E Main St (at 2nd Ave), Saint Charles, IL
Gastropub · 26 tips and reviews

Larry R.Larry Rowan: Really nice outdoor area.

Pub 222 is one of Best Outdoor Dining in Northwest Suburbs.

11. Pub 222

6.2
222 W Main St (at 3rd St), Saint Charles, IL
Beer Garden · 12 tips and reviews

Larry R.Larry Rowan: Charming at night with a sheltered area between buildings.

Armands Pizzeria is one of Best Outdoor Dining in Northwest Suburbs.

12. Armands Pizzeria

15515 S Route 59, Plainfield, IL
Pizzeria · 2 tips and reviews

Larry R.Larry Rowan: Very good food and nice outdoor seating area.