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Utopian Tailgate, Chicago, IL

Utopian Tailgate

3.9
3.9
190 Reviews
$31 to $50
American
1608 N Wells St, Chicago, IL 60610

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 5 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for business meals
  • Innovative
  • Good for groups
A place for friends, wanderers, and adventurers. May you have a drink in your hand and a song in your heart. A playground for grownups 21+

With a curated menu of elevated tailgate fare and an extensive bar program, Utopian Tailgate delivers high times, chill vibes, and an unforgettable experience where the party never ends... and neither do the views.

Perched high atop Piper's Alley, above world-famous comedy enclave The Second City, Utopian Tailgate is Chicago's best never-ending rooftop party. Super-sized Jenga, drinking games, disco dance party, and a whole lot more mix with elevated eats and whimsical whistle-wetters all year ‘round.

Reservations are encouraged, but we always accept walk-ins until we reach capacity. Reservations will be held for 15 minutes. We offer indoor and outdoor table reservations, as well as party booths (with minimum required spend). We're a 21+ venue.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American
  • Hours of operation
    Thu 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri 5:00 pm–1:00 am Sat 3:00 pm–1:00 am
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Resort Casual
  • Private party facilities
    We welcome you to explore our Private Dining options, perfect for any occasion.
  • Private party contact
    Heather "Yoshi" Yoshimura: (312) 404-2020
  • Neighborhood
    Lincoln Park
  • Cross street
    North & Wells<br />The Rooftop Above Second City & Piper's Alley
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 190 people are saying

Utopian Tailgate reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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3.9
3.9 based on recent ratings
  • 3.7Food
  • 3.7Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 3.4Value

NoiseModerate

190 Reviews
  1. Abby

    Orlando2 reviews

    1.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    Will definitely not be coming back here! Had a reservation for 715, we got seated outside as I preferred and nobody came around for at least 10 minutes. I asked the hostess to move us inside and then proceeded to ask the question of whether or not we get served here. She said “you do, that’s my fault I never told your server.” So we move inside, she tells our server we’re there, and another 10-15 minutes roll around and nobody has come to our table. Mind you the inside was completely dead, we were the only table. A server that wasn’t doing anything and wasn’t ours apparently, came over to ask if we’d been served yet and brought us over water. We explained the situation and she said she’d get our server. Server never came for a third time, so we just moved to the bar. We ordered our food, an app and two entrees. One of the entrees comes first and then 10-15 minutes go by and our app and other entree are still not there. The bartender went to get it and we can finally enjoy everything, about an hour after our initial reservation time. We start eating and find a piece of some type of wrapper in our food. The bartender told us the manager would come over and explain to us and hear us out for how the night had been going, he never came to speak to us. Someone else just came to tell us our meal was going to be free, which rightfully so at that point. After speaking more with the bartender he was trying to convince us to write a good review since they made up for the mistakes. At this rate we’re already upset and you’re asking for a good review? Absolutely not, the gesture was nice but not an excuse for the way we were treated in the first place. Will never be returning to this place!

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  2. Adam

    West Virginia1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 30, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The staff was friendly and accommodating. Lots of fun activities and lively music.

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  3. Marc

    Chicago3 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on March 29, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Need better food, and the drinks are water down you taste no alcohol

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    Orlando3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 15, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The atmosphere was very fun. The staff were great and very friendly. The food was ok, over priced and not worth it. The drinks were great.

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago1 review

    3.0

    Dined on March 14, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 1
    Our server was sweet. It was her first day. I’m not sure if I would go back.

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  6. Joseph VIP

    Phoenix1 review

    5.0

    Dined on December 14, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Chris is awesome!!!!!!!!!!!! Made our time amazing. Definitely coming back to see him.
    Utopian TailgateResponded on January 3, 2025
    Hey Joseph! We’re happy to hear that your Utopian experience was awesome! Chris is an exceptional employee, we love when people highlight our hard working team. See You Soon, Utopian Tailgate Team

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  7. Martin

    New York City47 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on December 13, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Went there since we were going to see the Second City troupe and wanted someplace nearby for dinner beforehand. It is certainly close to Second City. Burger - salad - munchies. Nothing special, but worthwhile if you’re going to second city next.
    Utopian TailgateResponded on January 3, 2025
    Thanks for taking the time to leave a review! We hope to see you again for an opportunity to provide an even better experience. Cheers! Utopian Tailgate Team

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  8. OpenTable Diner VIP

    Chicago15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 12, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Overall first time experience was good. We went around noon so not crowded at all. Nice rooftop for a casual lunch.
    Utopian TailgateResponded on November 8, 2024
    Hi, Thank you for your kind words and for choosing to dine with us at Utopian Tailgate. We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your first visit and found our rooftop setting to be a good choice for your lunch. We strive to provide a memorable experience for all our guests and your feedback is a testament to our efforts. We look forward to welcoming you back for another casual lunch soon. Best, Utopian Tailgate Team

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  9. Stephanie

    Chicago6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 11, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and scenery! the drinks are perfect and the bartenders are super friendly!
    Utopian TailgateResponded on November 8, 2024
    Thanks for visiting us, StephanieV! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the food, scenery, and drinks at Utopian Tailgate. Your kind words about our friendly bartenders and the overall value of our restaurant are greatly appreciated. We look forward to welcoming you back soon! Cheers! Utopian Tailgate Team

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  10. Asia

    Chicago1 review

    3.0

    Dined on October 5, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    Fried pickles were great! I don't recommend the animal fries. The nachos were good but I wouldn't get it again. We had to go find a waitress to take our order after we were there for at least 30 minutes so that sucked. Had to get the waitress again for the check. Drinks were good.
    Utopian TailgateResponded on November 15, 2024
    Hi Asia! Thanks for the review. We're glad to hear you enjoyed our fried pickles and that our drinks were good. We apologize for the wait and the service issues you experienced. We value your feedback and will use it to improve. We hope to serve you again soon. Best Wishes, Utopian Tailgate Team

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Utopian Tailgate is rated 3.9 stars by 190 OpenTable diners.

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  5. Lincoln Park

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 5 times today
Google Map for Utopian Tailgate

1608 N Wells St, Chicago, IL 60610

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    North & Wells<br />The Rooftop Above Second City & Piper's Alley
  • Neighborhood
    Lincoln Park
  • Hours of operation
    Thu 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri 5:00 pm–1:00 am Sat 3:00 pm–1:00 am
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Resort Casual
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Private party facilities
    We welcome you to explore our Private Dining options, perfect for any occasion.
  • Private party contact
    Heather "Yoshi" Yoshimura: (312) 404-2020
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