The Medici on 57th
It's the best summertime combo around: BYOB booze and an outdoor table. These spots have both lined up for you.
BYOB patios
A dozen alfresco spots where you get to play sommelier
April 15, 200990 Miles Cuban Cafe
2540 W. Armitage Ave. - Chicago773-227-2822
Mix your own Cuba Libre on the 15-seat patio at this soon-to-open sister spot to 90 Miles on Clybourn Avenue.
Andalous Moroccan Restaurant
3307 N. Clark St. - Chicago773-281-6885
It's cozy inside, but this Lakeview spot has open-air seating for more than 40 tucked away in back.
Ay Ay Picante Peruvian Cuisine
4569 N. Elston Ave. - Chicago773-427-4239
This Albany Park BYOB, which features the diverse cuisine of Peru, boasts outdoor seating for about 35.
Birchwood Kitchen
2211 W. North Ave. - Chicago773-276-2100
Gourmet sandwiches are the specialty at this new Wicker Park spot with a private back deck seating about 35.
Bonsoiree Cafe & Delicacies
2728 W. Armitage Ave. - Chicago773-486-7511
The secluded back patio at this modern Logan Square BYOB, which offers three tasting menus nightly, is almost as big as the main dining room.
Cafe Con Leche Bucktown
1732 N. Milwaukee Ave. - Chicago773-342-2233
Stop off at nearby Olivia's Market for some wine before you hit the BYOB patio at this inexpensive little Mexican and pan-Latin Bucktown spot.
Feed
2803 W. Chicago Ave. - Chicago773-489-4600
A BYOB dinner at this down-home chicken shack is like Southern backyard barbecue.
La Cazuela
6922 N. Clark St. - Chicago773-338-5425
The cozy little patio at this Rogers Park seafood spot is a Metromix staff favorite.
Lucia Ristorante
1825 W. North Ave. - Chicago773-292-9700
Traditional Italian favorites are the name of the game at this WIcker Park BYOB.
Medici on 57th
1327 E. 57th St. - Chicago773-667-7394
You don't have to be a Hyde Parker to appreciate a BYOB rooftop like this. (pictured)
Smokin' Woody's
4160 N. Lincoln Ave. - Chicago773-880-1100
New owners in 2008 mean a new-and-improved backyard barbecue option in North Center this summer.
Tango Sur
3763 N. Southport Ave. - Chicago773-477-5466
BYOBs come and BYOBs go, but this Argentinean steakhouse still sets the standard for BYOB alfresco dining on Southport Avenue.
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