Logan Square’s ambitious Asian-inspired brewpub from chef and owner Bo Fowler (Owen & Engine) has a spacious and partially-covered roof deck that faces out to Milwaukee Avenue. The restaurant’s juicy burgers and diverse noodle selection are a solid cure for rainy day blues.

This pizzeria in Logan Square houses a 4,000 square foot patio for drinking and devouring New York-style pies. It’s helmed by former Bad Hunter chef Dan Snowden and Heisler Hospitality (Sportsman’s Club), and a second location is in the works in Andersonville.

This top-notch brewery and taproom in Beverly features both a partially-covered rooftop space and retractable garage doors on the main floor. The open spaces allow for airflow but still keep patrons dry as they sip their beers and eat Neapolitan-style pizzas.

Outdoor drinking is nothing new at this Roscoe Village beer garden. Staff have enclosed the back patio to provide imbibers some relief from the elements.

Located about a mile from Wrigley Field — Cubs fans can take the complementary shuttle if they don’t feel like walking — the Piggery, true to its name, specializes in things that are porky, notably ribs and Cuban sandwiches. Its cheerful, partially-covered rooftop bar overlooks Irving Park Road, and it has plenty of TVs so no one has to choose between sports and fresh air.

Chef Kevin Hickey’s mega-hit in Bridgeport sports coverage for its charming backyard patio. Patrons can gobble up rotisserie duck, duck fat french fries, duck wings, and more in any kind of weather.

Perched along the Chicago River, this seafood spot highlights cuisine from Nayarit (a state in western Mexico) and an easy-breezy patio space that’s partially covered.

The owners of Pizza Capri reinvented their Pilsen space to be pandemic proof with heated floors and enclosures for the patio. Enjoy Mexican-American food and fancy drinks (or a cheap beer, the space has a little bit for everyone) on the back patio.

It took seven years, but celebrity-backed sushi restaurant and hotel Nobu finally made its Chicago debut in 2020 along Randolph Restaurant Row. Splurge-happy diners can find a safe spot from precipitation under an overhang that covers most of the hotel’s 5,000-square-foot rooftop.

Cabra, the Peruvian-influenced restaurant from Top Chef champion and celebrity chef Stephanie Izard perched atop the Hoxton hotel, includes a trendy patio space with sweeping views of Fulton Market. It’s partially covered so diners can stay dry while devouring ceviche and goat empanadas.

Recess’s massive outdoor patio is ideal for pandemic social distancing, and even includes a few safe spots for rainy days. A covered structure in center of the 14,500-square-foot space provides a barrier between patrons and the elements, and retractable garage doors line an indoor-outdoor area with an extended roofline.

A sliding glass-enclosed rooftop at the J. Parker inside the Hotel Lincoln offers lovely views over Lincoln Park.

Riverfront destination Gibsons Italia has retractable glass roof and walls, as well as stadium-style seating to ensure beautiful skyline and river views. When it opened in 2018, it won Eater Chicago’s award for Most Beautiful Restaurant of the Year.

Lincoln Park Zoo unveiled this family-friendly retreat in summer 2021 with a casual menu of sandwiches and pizza slices, booze for grownups, and a prime view of the lions.

One Off Hospitality (the Publican) has another hit on its hands with this eighth-floor rooftop bar above Avec River North, the sister spot to Mediterranean-style original Avec in West Loop. Formerly the Laurel Room, the bar is beautifully situated for sweeping views of the neighborhood.

Rooftop bar the IO Godfrey comes equipped with a retractable roof that features gorgeous views of downtown Chicago, along with cocktails, brunch, and more.

The fourth location from Quad Cities-style pizzeria Roots Handmade Pizza debuted in 2020 with glass retractable roof on Printers Row. It cost a cool $600,000 and takes about 20 seconds to retract.

This music venue and record store sports one of the only rooftop bars south of Madison. Known for its chicken wings, Reggie’s roof has a tent to keep patrons dry while sipping a beer or mixed drink.

South Loop Italian spot Il Culaccino is prepared for potential wind, rain, and snow with a retractable roof and walls.