I loved the bucket cocktails they offer, bartenders were the sweetest. Such a nice spot when the suns shining on you. Shrimp quesadilla didn't disappoint. read more

The food was so good. We were expecting just plain bar food but got so much more. The brat was grilled perfectly and the bun was toasted. The chicken sandwich was delicious and juicy. The staff were very friendly. And you can't get a better atmosphere than sitting on the river walk in a Tiki bar setting. read more

This is more of a party complex that is located right off of the RIverwalk. They have a lot going on and the place is huge. First, they have various sized tiki party boats that you can charter. They have games available like large Connect 4, Jenga, hook and ring toss, and of course corn hole. There is tons of seating, but it is all outdoors. They have a few bars that they can open, depending on the crowd. There are a few televisions out there that almost always have sports on. They have your favorite tropical cocktails and some of their own. I will note that they come in plastic cups and not tiki cups, which is fine by me. The staff there was very friendly and helpful. They did not have table service during my visit and I had to go up to the bar to place my orders. They have some savory drinks. I would recommend the Tipsy Mermaid and Mango Tango, but it looks like you really cannot go wrong with whatever you pick They also offer food such as wings, burgers, chicken sandwiches tacos, pizza, wraps, and brats. I ordered an island Party Dog, which came with some chips. It took about 10 minutes for my food to be ready. And it was Ok, nothing special. It was laking in the flavor department for sure. Just so you are not surprised, when it starts to get dark, large rats start coming out of the bushes and running around. They have little fear and will run right by you. You may also experience a jogger running through the area to avoid people walking the Riverwalk. This would be a nice venue for a private event or corporate party. I enjoyed my time here, enjoying my beverage, while watching people and watercraft go by on the Chicago River. I hope to make it back on my next visit to Chi-town. read more

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My friend and I got a Groupon to do the bottomless mimosas at the Island Party Hut, which each comes with an order of French toast sticks. The staff were very lovely, they let us sub one of the French toast sticks for a thing of chips and salsa. Which was a good deal since the French toast sticks were only four pieces (calling them a basket is generous lol). But the snacks were a fun accompaniment to the main event of unlimited mimosas for a fixed time. Overall a good deal, and I enjoyed being by the riverwalk and the various games they had available (including cornhole and connect four). If you're looking to drink by the riverwalk without breaking the bank, I definitely recommend this. Thank you to the staff and bartenders for being so fun and nice. read more

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This is an unexpected gem on the Riverwalk in Chicago, it's not super busy tonight, but it is lively, and the prices are affordable. The wine is good. The food is good and Porscha's and Orlando's service was exceptional. The kitchen closes at 8 PM, but as long as people are buying drinks, the bar will stay open much to my delight! I'm sad that the businesses on the Riverwalk both south and north side close November 1 --and don't reopen until 1 May the following year. I will definitely be back next spring! read more

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Island Party Hut is my go-to spot for enjoying the outdoors with a fantastic view of the river. Located just a stone's throw from my apartment, this lively tiki bar offers a perfect blend of casual eats, music, and outdoor games. Whether it's table tennis, Jenga, or cornhole, there's always something fun to do here. Pretty much every other weekend, my friends and I hang out here for a couple of drinks and some games. The atmosphere is always vibrant, and the Mai Tai has become my regular order--it's absolutely good! If you're looking for a relaxed, fun spot by the river, I highly recommend Island Party Hut. read more

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Drinks were very good. Chips and queso tasted like it came from a bowling alley machine. read more

This place was a complete disaster from start to finish. I was served cold food, asked for a replacement, and they brought out the same cold plate like I wouldn't notice. As you can see in my photos it went from day to night outside! Not once did anyone apologize. The staff was straight-up rude, dismissive, and wouldn't even look me in the face while I was trying to explain the issue. The manager told me he'd refund my $19 and would "be right back." I waited almost 45 minutes....he never returned! I had to go find him myself, just for him to casually say the refund would take 1-2 business days. That would've been fine if he had actually communicated that up front, but he didn't. The entire experience was unprofessional and frustrating. No apology. No accountability. Just a bunch of people acting like paying customers are a burden. I work too hard to waste my money in a place like this. Do yourself a favor and skip Island Party Hut. The stuff is absolutely DISGUSTING!. read more

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The bottomless mimosa here is fun! Pretty views too. The service was good and it's fun to have bottomless mimosas for a day out. read more

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Island Party Hut in Chicago is known for its fun, tropical themed ambiance and is a popular spot for casual dining and social gatherings. I visited this restaurant in June of 2024 on a bright and sunny day. It was a big crowd of people, but the customer service was still good and quick. I had tiki drinks and salsa and chips that we're tasty. There were live music and entertainment. This restaurant has a waterfront location that offerings a beautiful view of the city. It is a great place to hang out with friends and family if you enjoy hangout outdoors with bugs and the sun beaming down on you. I would definitely hang out here again. read more

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This is my go-to place to enjoy a couple of drinks and enjoy playing corn hole or jenga with my folks on a Summer evening. On my recent visit, my friend and I ordered Mango Tango and Mai Tai. The drinks were very refreshing and a good fitting for warm summer evening. They are usually packed during weekends but have an ample space so getting a table is not that difficult. I have not tried their food so cannot comment on it but they serve light snacks typically. They have a wide range of non-alcoholic drinks as well, I have not tried yet but will surely try next time. Give this place a try to enjoy Summer drinks and have a good time! read more

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Finally! There's a large outdoor venue with games. Bags (or cornhole if you prefer), HUGE connect four, and then this game where you swing a string at a hook? It's pretty big outside, so I wouldn't be surprised if there were more things to do and I just didn't get around to it. Besides from the activities, Island Party Hut have a decently sized speciality drink menu with other beer and wine options. Not the largest draft selection, but it did the trick. The cool thing is, you get the drinks in a hut! Talk about a fitting business name. For food, my group got chips and salsa (which was my favorite thing- salsa seemed fresh!), margarita and pepperoni pizza (not too shabby), and the nachos (classic messy goodness). The food wasn't highlight of the experience with all the games and drinks to choose from. Good for snacking though! Island Party Hut is a great space for bringing large groups to have a silly good time on the River. I'm excited to come back with a good group of friends and try some of the creative drinks! read more

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Island party hut is our favorite casual hangout place to swing by during summers. There is literally no cap on the seating as they have plenty of it. The service is typically fast, regardless of it being just cocktails or food. Their mai tai is my favorite. They have a wide range of beers on tap too. I love how you can see the fireworks from here while sipping away your cocktails. They also have bags for us to play. Such a fun place and definitely one of my favorites. read more

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Super fun place in the summer but they need to maintain the connect 4 canes and bring back Jenga!

Liars it's 1115 and they're still closed no one is there at all why would you say 11am open and you're not

We had a work outing here and it was a cute spot for an event like that! I love anything on the Riverwalk because it's one of my favorite places in Chicago. It's a little further down, so it's not as much traffic as if you were to go to other Riverwalk places like Tiny Tapp. They have games, like bags, jumbo jenga, connect 4, etc. They allowed us to cater food and bring it in and do a wristband deal for an open bar. I am so glad that all of the tables have umbrellas because it started pouring when we were there and the umbrellas were able to keep us all dry! Would definitely recommend! read more

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Traveling from out of town and wanting to see the skyline from a distance this is a great option. Definitely book the boat with Captain Mack and (Q as the admiral's bartender). Admirals lounge is worth it! You can go anywhere on the boat and come back to air conditioning at any time. Only thing is when we asked about margaritas the machine was not ready, wish that was ready especially buying the on board drink packag! which is worth it! again Q and Captain Mac are the best, very friendly, customer service etc! read more

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Do NOT buy tickets to go to IPH's Fall Fest on The Riverwalk if you have children. First all children, including infants and toddlers, are full price. They said it's kid friendly, but there was absolutely nothing for a toddler aged kid to do. Even when you asked the staff what buying a ticket for the kid events are, they were unsure and said that maybe face painting is still happening. The games available are bag toss, giant connect four, and throwing a small ring on a hook. Next, the tickets are misleading. It says things will be "featured," but every single thing needs additional tickets. I am not sure where our tickets money went to. It seems that the hayride and pumpkins were included. I get it, it did not use the word "included," but nothing was! Even when we went to get our "free" cider at 4:30 pm, it was not even ready. This is a waste of money for families. read more

Attended their IPH Fall Fest, and I can say I won't be attending it ever again. The people at the entrance were lovely and greeted us made us feel welcomed. But everything after that was a horrible experience. The guys behind the bar were extremely rude, and had a horrible tone of voice when speaking to us as if they were annoyed to be there. Not only to my group but to another customer before us. I expected more photo pop-ups but unfortunately there weren't many I would say only about 4 locations or less to take pictures. If I could give it 0 stars I would. Not worth your money or time better off going somewhere else. read more

Nice spot to stop on river walk for a drink. Have only had a beer here while waiting for the fireworks, but always lots of seating and good service. You can also play bags here and they have several different seating types. read more

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This place shouldn't be in business. The women's bathroom was out of order, which is unacceptable. The food was unappetizing and poorly prepared. The only decent thing was the play area outside the establishment. Save your time and money--go elsewhere. read more

I went to an all white party on the boat and had a grand time! Q and Maddie provided excellent customer service and I would highly recommend their services! read more

Island party hut is amazing Q and maddy saved the day!!!!!!!!!!!! We loved the view and can't thank you enough for the experience

Q and Maddy were the best! Great service all around and provided a premium experience on the boat. Highly recommend you book with them and their Island Party Hut read more

Over crowded, barely find yourself having more than 2 drinks. Staff hates their job and life.

Terri was AMAZING on our cruise! so nice and accommodating! super nice serving drinks and gave a great personality as well made my experience so great! read more

Terri is one of the best bartenders! She was a great vibe and made the best drinks. Thank you for the good drinks! I will definitely go again. Especially if she is there read more

I came here for St Patrick's Day. The cover was $50. They were out of hot dogs ONE hour after the event started. We suffered in line for ONE hour to walk in the door and have no reentry. THIS PLACE IS A SCAM. Ps $11 for a miller lite should be illegal read more

Went on a Sunday afternoon boat ride around the lakefront and it was beautiful! Great weather, cold drinks, and a good staff! The bartender was good as well everyone on the boat was definitely feeling themselves lol a little unorganized with boarding and unboarding and also wanted to hear a bit about the city but it was still a good experience. read more

We had a great time waiting for the boat. They have food and drinks and live music. The food takes a bit long so don't order it if your in a hurry for a boat ride. read more

Food was ok. The brat really had no flavor. My burger was good tho. Just needed a little spice to it. Both came with chips. Service was pretty quick. Right in front of riverwalk which is not too bad. read more

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The concept of Island Party Hut is great! They offer free lawn games like giant connect 4, ping pong and cornhole (just leave your ID at the bar and you can take the paddles or pieces). Unfortunately the drinks leave something to be desired. They were on the weaker side and weren't mixed well. The beer was cold and a much better choice. One cool thing we appreciated was that they can do mocktails for $5, which is great for kids or anyone not wanting to drink. read more

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Food is phenomenal I get the Shrimp quesadillas and cheese burgers all the time and they're always the best. Great Tiki drinks there's something for everyone suggestions from the bartenders help. Fun games on site to play while drinking or waiting for food. read more

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While visiting Chicago, we stumbled upon this place along the Riverwalk and wanted a place to relax and have a drink before dinner. You walk up to the counter to order your drinks and then take them to the tables. There's plenty of sitting available all along the walk. We very much enjoyed the atmosphere and it was an even better treat that they had live music - guy singing on a guitar. There seemed to be games at some of the tables as well. They have a trailer bathroom you can use, which appeared clean and all in order. The downside I will say is that we didn't actually enjoy the drinks. We tried 3 different specialty/favorites (appearing on their big board). Everything was overly sweet. Still, it's a great spot. read more

OK I will admit almost did not do this boat seem like a lot of younger people but glad we did it. It was fun and beautiful. read more

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Saw a Rolling Stones tribute band here on 6.26.24, the night before we saw the real Rolling Stones. The vibe was fantastic as was the selection of drinks. We had a great time. read more

Island Party Hut is a beautiful fun place you go for drinks, games, and casual bar food.

Had a blast on a river tour last summer. Highlight was the on board bartender and the dockside snacks were an added bonus.

Island Party Hut is the ideal spot on the Chicago Riverwalk! They have so many outdoor games for guests, an awesome drink menu, and friendly staff! They have great events happening during the summer and into the fall months such as Margaritas and Fireworks on the Riverwalk, Mimosas on the Riverwalk, and Fall Fest on the Riverwalk. Highly recommend checking this venue out! read more

The fall fest is not worth it - the only thing that came with the ticket was a shot or a kiddie cocktail. It's a small area without anything interesting going on. The tiki "hay rides" had no hay. read more