Love a glass of wine overlooking the riverwalk. Lots of tables and can also order at bar and sit on steps overlooking the river. Great fun seasonal cocktails and a decent selection of CW wine. Nice spot for a date or girls night! read more

I don't know what we were thinking other than the weather was good and it seemed easy to grab lunch here. Food was mediocre and super expensive. Service was ambivalent, but okay when we waved them over. Food came out at very different times. Ambiance was great until another table started screaming while watching sports on their phones. Give it a pass. $78 plus tax and tip for two lunch entrees and zero drinks. read more

City Winery Chicago Riverwalk - Crab sandwich. Not great. $33 - Wine Bars Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

06/28/26 Our first night in Chicago after driving from Omaha, so we didn't want to go too far from the hotel. The service was very friendly and we were seated promptly. I have to say, "winery" is a stretch. There are 3 red wines, 2 white wines, 1 rose, and a sparkling wine. That's it! I asked if this was the extent of their wine list and was told it was. We ordered a couple of Pinot Noirs which were served in plastic cups!! Such a let-down. The wine wasn't great and we left half the wine in the cups. The Margarita Flatbread and the Hot honey flatbread were good, although more like long thin crust pizzas. Flatbreads in the NJ/NY area are thinner still, crispier and not so pizza like. Hopefully we can find some wine in real wine glasses tonight. read more

I do not recommend city winery riverwalk. What a disappointment. The food is pricey so you expect it to be delicious. It is not. We had the crab cake special sandwiches. $33 each and were dry, small and didn't come with any sides. We told the waiter we weren't happy with the food and she said she would send her manager over. He never came. She comped one of our meals and offered us drinks but we don't drink. They did provide a dessert. For these prices you would also think they would have real silverware vs plastic. The staff was chit chatting and playing around creating a lot of extra noise and barely any checking in on us. So sad city winery had gone downhill. I used to love going to the west loop location but for food and music. read more

Very nice! Great customer service! Great view! We had chips and guac and it was very fresh. The chips were good. We had tacos and I forgot to get pics. I had the brisket tacos and she had the chicken tinga tacos. I would visit again next time I'm in town. read more

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Avoid at all costs. Super unfriendly staff, refuse to process more than 1 drink per person. Order is at the bar, no table service. Our group was sitting just a couple of feet away from the bar within eyesight, and I couldn't order for all. Not even non alcoholic beverages for the children in our group: Was "kindly" asked to walk away from the bar after inquiring to order one drink and another for one of the kids. read more

My first stop before heading to the Chicago House of Blues for a concert. Stunning views. Great service. Great drinks. And the flatbread pizza was surprisingly REALLY good. No notes. The perfect night in Chicago. (It was a little chilly this night so they had heaters out and that was the perfect touch) read more

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Great location on the riverwalk. They have a walkup window where you can order your drinks and then go sit out near the water on the riverwalk. Good vibes and great place to people watch! I love how it's also dog friendly so am able to bring my shih tzu :) read more

City Winery Chicago Riverwalk - Drink menu - Wine Bars Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

This place has some of the best views of the river. The drinks are good but I don't think that they are truly known for their food. I was particularly Disturbed when I ordered a chicken panini sandwich and it seems like they think if they just toast two pieces of bread and put very too little chicken inside of it they can call it a panini which was rather disappointing. Other than that the service was good the staff was courteous and Timely and we didn't have to wait long for seating read more

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Hanging on the Riverwalk, having a kale salad, however, the dressing is way over the top sweet. Big sugar spike for sure. I'll have to hack off those carbs with a brisk walk. The Russian river Pinot Noir is excellent, nice spicy notes fruit forward. The vibe of the Riverwalk on and on lots of peeps peeps everywhere ip and down the amazing river. It is indoor or outdoor dining with a view of the river and windy city skyscrapers. read more

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A cute little stop along the riverwalk for a quick bite or drink. I was on a mom trip to Chicago so was able to take my time, have a drink, and relax without having to worry about my kids falling into the river. I walked up to the bar and had 2 rounds, an aperol spritz and a sparkling rose. I sat on the outdoor patio bar facing the river and enjoyed my drinks and view. read more

City Winery Chicago Riverwalk - Aperol spritz time - Wine Bars Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

When we landed in Chicago, our first stop was to Riverwalk. It's beautiful to walk by the river. We found city winery had just opened. We snagged a table outside. The young lady helping checked in on us regularly. We got a bottle of rose and a charcuterie board. The rose was crisp and delicious. The charcuterie board was yummy. We enjoyed so much that we decided to order the labneh- Greek yogurt. This was absolutely delicious- so much so that we took our leftovers and eat it the next day- we only wished we had more pita to eat the next day! lol. Great view, great drinks I would definitely recommend. read more

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It's a nice spot, great views. We stopped there for a quick drink. Felt a little over priced for the size of the drink, but I also expected that because of the location. Overall happy with the experience but not sure I'd go back a second time - the was a spot down the river walk that felt more lively. Nothing to complain about but nothing to rave about either. Might be more fun with friends. read more

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Nothing to write home about just plain bar food, got the margarita pizza a couple pieces of basil no tomatoes definitely wouldn't go back

4 stars mainly for the location on the river and good people watching. Tried a Mezcal cocktail that was nice and smoky and a Frose that was tasty and strong. Cheese charcuterie was more 3 stars. Was good enough to tide us over till dinner though. read more

City Winery Chicago Riverwalk - Charcuterie. Cheese, no meat. - Wine Bars Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Rude staff making it clear they'd rather be anywhere else talking to anyone else when we had the temerity to ask for a table. There were MANY open tables. Were sneeringly informed that the kitchen was closed for an hour (it was 1pm on a Friday). No other information was offered. "Should we just... go sit and wait an hour and then just come back to you?" Sneer and shrug. No eye contact. What a welcoming and professional restaurant! I can't wait to literally NEVER come back! read more

We stopped here because I had a $25 off an order over $50 through the In Kind app. Our bill was $61.46 before tax and tip. The pizza crest was some of the best I've ever had. The drinks were strong. Prices are pretty high, but it is a great view from your table. All the seating is open air. They tried to sit us in an uncovered table area, but it had just been raining so we asked to sit under the awning. I would only be back if I had another incentive. read more

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Today's hostess was beyond rude as I was requesting a table that was preferred for our strollers she cut me off and rudely told me to stop, then proceeded to make rude facial expressions (rolling eyes, etc. ) this was quite unfortunate because the rest of the staff was so nice and very prompt. I'd highly recommend retraining hostess staff or vet the behavior of what should be the first interaction of your dining experience. This is the first ever below 4 star rating I've ever given and even then I have to give at least a 2 because the food was decent, beverages were good and other staff was awesome. Ambiance was also great but it felt tainted because of the mood that was set from the start. read more

Delicious food and very welcoming, a very surprising find so close to our hotel upon arrival that we had to come back to a second time. Enzo was one of the friendliest servers and made us feel like locals despite being far from it, he went above and beyond. Get the Bahn Mi pork sandwich, you will not regret it! enjoy the views, food and drinks while people watching at its finest. Highly recommend. read more

I understand tourist areas being inflated, however, the portions are a joke. To order ceviche and chips and get what appears to be two shrimp cut up for the amount of ceviche, and store-bought chips is really pathetic for $24. read more

I would give this place five stars just for the view alone! We had a reservation, but when we arrived, the hostess seated us at a table right by the door where people were walking back and forth. We asked to be moved to a preferred table, and while she did accommodate us, she had a bit of an attitude about it. I just didn't want to sit with my back to all the foot traffic. Unlike the brick-and-mortar location, this spot doesn't offer wine flights, and they serve wine in plastic cups. However, our waiter was kind enough to let us sample the wines before we made our selections, which was a nice touch. It did take him a while to come back and take our food orders, as he thought we were going to leave. When my shrimp tacos and side salad arrived, my friend's side salad and only had the spring mix--none of the other toppings it was supposed to include. The waiter quickly resolved it by bringing the toppings in small cups. The food was delicious, and the tacos were great, but I will say I was still a little hungry afterward. Overall, it was a good experience, mostly because of the view! read more

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I'm not usually one to leave a review but this one warrants it because of a very negative experience we just had at your establishment, the City Winery Riverwalk in Chicago. My family is in town visiting from Arizona and I made a reservation to take my parents to drinks on the river before our dinner reservation afterwards - we were looking forward to it. Things started off well, we got seated on time right next to the entrance. We ordered drinks and the waitress asked if we wanted any food.  We asked for more time, looked at the menu and decided against spoiling our appetite. When the waitress came back again to ask if we wanted anything we politely said no thank you and that's when things went south. To our surprise, our waitress rudely informed us that in order to sit at a table we had to order food. I said that it didn't say anywhere upon booking, checking in, or on the drink menu that this was the case. The waitress seemed pretty hostile and combative as she asked us if we wanted to close out because we weren't going to be ordering food - after we had just gotten our drinks. What happened next was even more unprofessional and disappointing - the waitress went and said something to the host who then came to our table and said "we forgot to tell you when you checked in but you're only allowed 60 minutes for your reservation" - which obviously seemed made up, and a misrepresentation of the reservation since it again didn't say anything on Resy, or our menus. I live in Chicago and was a regular patron of City Winery, even planning corporate functions here.  But unfortunately because of this very negative experience, I will not be returning again, and I will be encouraging everyone I know to do the same and take their business elsewhere. Overall a very unprofessional, rude, and disappointing hospitality experience. Hopefully this matter is taken seriously and City Winery wants to do better in the future. read more

City Winery Chicago Riverwalk - The view from the table - Wine Bars Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Visiting my favorite city with my bestie and decided to have a drink here. Pros: on the river, watch the boats, high energy. Cons: super crowded on weekends, long line, limited menu, lots of college students Tip: make reservations and look at the menu before you come. It's definitely a vibe and a good spot for date night or just a night out. read more

First let me start with-Rico is a marvelous server. Quick, polite and great attitude. I'd hire him in a minute! The wine is lively the ambiance is perfect and it's really "Classic Chicago River walk" well done! BTW. Your tapenade rivals mine and I don't know if I'm happy or mad about that. Way to go! read more

City Winery Chicago Riverwalk - Chips and salsa and Mediterranean Mezze - Wine Bars Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

During the summer this spot is always packed but it's such a nice spot with views of the river and outdoor patio seating. They have a wide variety of cocktails and they're all great. We ordered at the bar and sat at the hightop and the bartenders were super quick and friendly. Definitely recommend checking out if you're walking along the river for a drink! read more

City Winery Chicago Riverwalk - Wine Bars Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Great place to people watch and grab a drink. Beautiful scenery. Skip the food. Almost inedible.

A very pleasant experience taking a midafternoon wine and snack break while enjoying the Riverwalk. Liked the glass enclosure and heat lamps. Friendly service and nice wine choices and food. We really liked our Mediterranean bites the warm pitas were a nice touch. Friendly service too. Tourist prices were the only wrinkle. read more

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I always get my out of towner friends to City Winery to enjoy a couple of drinks right by the river when the weather is pleasant! It is at a great location and has good collection of cocktails and wines. My friend and I recently shared a bottle of sparkling Cava to enjoy a beautiful evening! Give this place a try for its amazing location and enjoy drinking right by the Chicago river! I have tried their food menu only once. They have limited vegan/ vegetarian options. I have tried wild mushrooms risotto and it was really good (not vegan) City winery is a tad bit expensive, but it's all about the location and good views! read more

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One of my favorite parts of my weekend trip to Chicago was exploring the Riverwalk and hanging out here at City Winery. Food/Drinks: Didn't try the food as were went just fir drinks so can't speak on that. Got two bottles of wine that our group enjoyed though so can say we liked their options. Service: You can either get seated at a table or hang out at the bar area and sit at some small bar tables/stools. We had a large group but they were fine with us pushing some tables together. If you sit outside, you go up to the bar and order; simple enough. Ambiance: By incredible luck, we had amazing Chicago weather during our trip so sitting outside with some wine on a late Saturday afternoon next to the river was a complete vibe. There are space heaters around for those of you who get cold easily. Water: They had self-serve water stations next to the bar but come on, you really heard for some wine! read more

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City Winery is my go-to spot on summer Sundays. The outdoor seating right by the river is perfect, and there are even stairs where people can sit. Sometimes yachts and boats are docked nearby, adding to the great view of the river and the iconic corn cob(also know as the Marina Towers)building. They have a fantastic wine selection, and this time, my friends and I shared a couple of rounds of rosé -- I might as well have ordered the bottle! I haven't tried the food yet, but it does get busy during peak summer hours. The service is quick and good though, which is a big plus! read more

City Winery Chicago Riverwalk - Wine Bars Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

One of the best places to grab a refreshing drink on the river walk! Perfect views of the river, buildings with great jams! Today we just enjoyed two mojitos but they have plenty of appetizers like burrata, crudite and much more! Beware it's so hard to leave this place! #theseviews #chitown #citywinery read more

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Dined in the casual part of the restaurant/bar where you order food at the cashier and everything is self service. I ordered the kale caesar salad, I asked for extra virgin olive oil on the side. The girl who put my salad together says to me they don't have EVOO, I said WHAT? In shocked to know how a restaurant in 2024 does not have olive oil-I said to her "who doesn't olive oil on their kitchen, I was like that is weird. She goes we have canola oil, the last type oil I want to put into my body. I even tipped on my order as well, thinking I was going to get my EVOO on the side-like I requested with then gentlemen who took my order. Very rude if you ask me. There are far better choices if you walk into riverwalk, further down the path away from Lake Michigan. Don't give your business here, not the friendliest workers. read more

City Winery Chicago Riverwalk - Kale Caesar salad - Wine Bars Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

This is an outdoor place on the Riverwalk in downtown Chicago. We sat right by the water front and enjoyed some Rose and some shareable items. It was not very busy so service was easy and the server was attentive. The charcuterie board was good with fresh items and interesting cheese. Great place to check out. read more

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Love this location. We have a City Winery in St. Louis but this one is better placed. We didn't try any food (I don't like the food at the St. Louis City Winey), just got some wine to drink while people watching on the Riverwalk. Good wine as always. read more

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Amazing spot to plop down with a cocktail and watch the boats on the river. It's always live and fun to people watch! Can't comment on service yet, I walked up to the outdoor bar. read more

City Winery Chicago Riverwalk - Wine Bars Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

First: wine and food fantastic! Second: I came for a private event and I was the first to arrive.. the events manager came up and introduced herself and kept me company while I waited for my party! It was so incredibly nice I wanted to give them a shout for the BEST hospitality ever. The city is a big place and it's easy to feel lost and lonely and the people at City Winery made me feel so welcome. True Chicago spirit - inclusive, friendly, and there for you! :-) read more

City Winery Chicago Riverwalk - People watching and soaking up the atmosphere! - Wine Bars Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Great spot on the river, but kind of meh. If you choose to sit outside, you are left to fend for yourself. Inside is hot and muggy to the point I felt like I would pass out. High point of the menu was the red pepper and walnut dip. Pinot Blanc was enjoyable. read more

A great spot to grab a drink along the riverwalk. They offer some food, but the atmosphere is what you're going for.

Overpriced, small portions, avg taste, poor service. Atmosphere is really the only redeeming quality.

We came to City Winery to chill before our dinner reservations. We didn't want to eat so they had us get in the "to go" line. You just order drinks and find a place to sit or anywhere along the river. My bf and i both opted to order a cab, it was okay wine, pretty expensive for the amount that you get. We did enjoy the view of the river and seeing all the pups walk by. Obviously you don't need wine to do this by wine not. read more

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