Chicago’s rooftop scene just got a whole lot more tail-wagging! Pet parents no longer need to leave their furry friends at home when enjoying skyline views and craft cocktails.
These innovative Chicago rooftops have created special menus just for dogs, complete with vet-approved ingredients and pup-friendly presentations.
From gourmet treats to canine-crafted entrees, these spots ensure your four-legged friend dines as well as you do while taking in those spectacular Chicago views.
1. Cindy’s Rooftop
Perched atop the Chicago Athletic Association Hotel, Cindy’s doesn’t just serve breathtaking Lake Michigan views to humans. Your furry friend can feast on their “Pampered Pooch Plate” featuring locally-sourced chicken bites, sweet potato treats, and a frozen yogurt dessert that has tails wagging citywide.
The staff even brings out special dog-friendly water bowls with cucumber slices, because hydration is fancy too! Weekend brunches get particularly packed with the doggy crowd, so reservations are recommended.
Fun fact: Cindy’s dog menu was created by a former pet nutritionist who ensures each item meets canine dietary needs while still being restaurant-quality delicious.
2. Kennedy Rooftop
Presidential pampering reaches new heights at Kennedy Rooftop, where dogs receive the VIP treatment alongside their owners. Named after past presidential pooches, menu standouts include the “Bo Obama Bowl” (lean turkey and brown rice) and the “Fala Roosevelt” (fish and sweet potato medley).
Each doggy dish comes garnished with edible flowers and a side of frozen bone broth cubes – perfect for hot Chicago summer days. The rooftop’s Wicker Park location offers fantastic city views without downtown crowds.
Most impressive is their monthly “Yappy Hour” where $1 from every dog menu item purchased goes to local animal shelters.
3. Arriba At Farm Bar
Locally-sourced ingredients aren’t just for human plates at Arriba! This charming rooftop extension of Farm Bar takes their farm-to-table philosophy seriously for four-legged guests too. Their rotating seasonal dog menu features ingredients harvested from Illinois farms within 24 hours of serving.
Summer favorites include the “Midwest Mutt Mix”, a protein-packed blend of grass-fed beef, organic vegetables, and quinoa. The staff knows regular doggy visitors by name and keeps track of their preferences on special canine comment cards.
What makes Arriba truly special is their doggy dessert station where pups can choose their own after-dinner treat from a display of house-made biscuits.
4. Bar Siena
Bar Siena’s “Cane Cucina” (Dog Kitchen) brings Italian flair to canine dining. Your furry amico can savor “Pupperoni Pizza” (flatbread topped with lean turkey and dog-safe tomato substitute) or “Bow-Wow Bolognese” (beef and vegetable pasta made with gluten-free noodles).
The West Loop hotspot’s dog-friendly terrace features special low tables for comfortable canine dining. Dogs even receive their own mini Peroni beer bottles filled with chicken broth.
Owner Fabio Viviani, a Top Chef alum, developed the menu after his own Shih Tzu became a regular fixture at the restaurant. The chef personally tastes every dog dish before adding it to the menu.
5. The Perch Kitchen + Tap
Soaring above Wicker Park, The Perch serves up altitude with attitude for Chicago’s coolest canines. Their “High Flyers” dog menu features aviation-themed dishes like “The First Class Filet” (premium beef with roasted carrots) and “The Layover” (a quick chicken and rice bowl for pups on the go).
What separates The Perch from the pack is their dog-friendly ice cream flight – four mini scoops of peanut butter, bacon, pumpkin, and carrot frozen yogurt. The sprawling rooftop includes a designated dog zone with artificial turf and water stations.
Every Sunday features “Barks and Brunch” with a professional pet photographer capturing Instagram-worthy moments of dogs enjoying their gourmet treats.
6. The Moonlighter
This Logan Square gem keeps its dog menu available until closing time, making it perfect for night owl owners with nocturnal pups. Their signature “Midnight Munchies” menu features creative dishes like “Starlight Steak Bites” and “Lunar Lamb Patties.”
Cocktail pairing suggestions accompany each doggy dish – for the humans, of course! The cozy fire pit seating area welcomes dogs year-round, with heat lamps and special doggy blankets available during cooler months.
The Moonlighter hosts monthly full moon parties where dogs wearing glow-in-the-dark accessories eat free from the special menu.
7. Park & Field
Touchdown for taste buds at Park & Field, where vintage sports vibes meet modern canine cuisine! Their “MVP” (Most Valuable Pup) menu scores big with four-legged fans. Sporty snacks include “The Quarterback Quail” (quail and sweet potato bites) and “Home Run Hamburger” (lean beef patties with carrots).
The 6,000-square-foot patio features a designated dog zone with vintage gymnasium equipment repurposed as clever doggy playground items. Water bowls resemble miniature football helmets, and treats arrive in tiny baseball mitts.
The Logan Square hotspot even has a “Trading Card” program where regular doggy visitors get their own baseball-style card with their stats (breed, weight, favorite treat) displayed on the “Wall of Fame.”
8. Recess
School’s out forever at Recess, where the dog menu is as playful as the venue’s name suggests! This massive West Loop container bar serves up childhood nostalgia with their “Recess Rover” menu featuring “Cafeteria Chicken” (organic chicken with vegetables cut into fun shapes) and “Playground Pâté” (a smooth blend of liver and carrots).
Dogs receive their meals in metal lunch boxes, complete with a dog-safe juice box (beef broth) and a house-made biscuit “dessert.” The 14,500-square-foot outdoor space includes special doggy zones marked like playground areas.
Their famous “Show and Tail” events every Tuesday invite dogs to show off tricks in exchange for free treats from the menu.
9. Wolcott Tap
Beer lovers and their four-legged friends unite at Wolcott Tap, where the canine menu draws inspiration from craft brewing. Dishes like “IPA Chicken” (marinated in dog-safe beer reduction) and “Stout Beef Stew” (rich beef and vegetables in gravy) pair perfectly with your actual craft beer.
The Ravenswood neighborhood favorite features a rooftop beer garden where dogs can socialize in a fenced play area while owners sample flights. Each dog dish comes with tasting notes similar to beer descriptions – “notes of grass-fed beef with hints of carrot and a sweet potato finish.”
Their signature “Barking Brew” is a special bone broth served in miniature beer steins with dog biscuit “foam” on top.
10. Parson’s Chicken & Fish
Parson’s Chicken & Fish extends their seafood expertise to four-legged guests with their “Pup Deck” menu. The Logan Square favorite serves up “Doggy Ceviche” (fish chunks in citrus) and “Puppy Poke Bowls” (salmon and rice with vegetables) that have dogs begging for more.
Their famous Negroni slushies for humans are matched with frozen “Pupsicles”, bone broth and fruit juice frozen treats perfect for hot days. The spacious patio features special dog loungers where pups can stretch out in comfort.
Monthly “Fish Fry-days” invite dogs to sample new menu items with proceeds supporting local water conservation efforts that keep Chicago’s beaches clean for doggy swimming.