Igloos, Globes, Cabanas and other Outdoor Dining Options During the Winter Season
If anything good came out of the pandemic, it’s the use of these unique outdoor and heated dining options during the frigid winter months! From igloos to cabins to greenhouses, so many restaurants were able to offer private and fun ways to enjoy outdoor dining.
Check out the list below for the restaurants in the Chicago and suburb areas that have continued with these dining options.
Photo of Rudolph’s Rooftop Winter Igloos via londonhousechicago.com
Dates of Operation: Nov 18, 2024-Jan 28, 2025
Capacity: accommodates up to 6 people
Minimum Spend: $600 food & beverage
Barcocina Igloos
West Town
1814 W Chicago Ave
Chicago IL 60622
Lakeview
2901 N Sheffield Ave
Chicago IL 60657
Photo of Barcocina Igloos via barcocinachicago.com
Dates of Operation: Please contact restaurant for information
Capacity: West Town- Igloos up to 8 / Lakeview- Igloos up to 8, Big Igloo 8-15, Outdoor Cabin 8-12
Minimum Spend: Igloo Package option is $75pp and includes 4 food items and 2 drink options
Globes on the Terrace at Alma
3630 N Clark St
Chicago IL 60613
Photo of Globes on the Terrace via hotelzachary.com
Dates of Operation: Nov 16, 2024-Jan 26, 2025
Capacity: accommodates up to 6 people
Minimum Spend: $50-$75pp
5419 N Clark St
Chicago IL 60640
Photo of Fiya igloos via fiarestaurant.com
For more information, please contact Fiya
5707 N Central Ave
Chicago IL 60646
Photo of Colletti’s igloos via collettis.com
Dates of Operation: Winter thru early Spring
Capacity: accommodates up to 10 people
Geodesic Domes
1241 Harms Rd
Glenview IL 60025
Photo of Geodesic Domes via facebook.com
For more information, please contact Hackney’s on Harms
2901 W Lake Ave
Glenview IL 60026
Photo of The Glen Club igloos via facebook.com
Capacity: accommodates up to 6 people
Minimum Spend: $25 deposit
2301 York Rd
Oak Brook IL 60523
Photo of The Drake’s Igloos via thedrakeoakbrook.com
Dates of Operation: Nov 15, 2024-March 2025
Capacity: accommodates up to 8 people
Minimum Spend: $200 for 4 / $300 for 5-6 / $350 for 7 / $400 for 8
225 W St Charles Rd
Lombard IL 60148
Photo of Rebel Kitchen + Bar Igloos via facebook.com
For more information, please contact Rebel Kitchen + Bar
Outdoor Pods
410 W State St
Geneva IL 60134
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Dates of Operation: year-round
Capacity: accommodates up to 8 people
207 S Third St
Geneva IL 60134
Photo of Livia igloos via facebook.com
For more information, please contact Livia Italian Eatery
316 Canal St
Lemont IL 60439
Photo of Digs on Canal igloos via facebook.com
Capacity: accommodates up to 8 people
Minimum Spend: $25-$100 deposit, depending on days and times
Freedom Brothers
Naperville location
1293 S Naper Blvd
Naperville IL 60540
Plainfield location
11914 Illinois Rte 59
Plainfield IL 60585
Photo of Freedom Brothers igloo via plainfield-2.freedombrotherspizza.com
Dates of Operation: Naperville- Jan 23, 2025-March 14, 2025 / Plainfield- Jan 23, 2025-March 13, 2025
Capacity: Naperville- accommodates up to 8 people / Plainfield- accommodates up to 16 people
Minimum Spend: Naperville- $50 deposit / Plainfield- $150 deposit
The Wine Thief Provisions & Bistro
Globes
6 Elwood St
Frankfort IL 60423
Photo of The Wine Thief igloo via exploretock.com
Capacity: accommodates up to 6 people
Minimum Spend: $100 deposit
Homer Glen location
15112 S Bell Rd
Homer Glen IL 60491
Sandwich location
205 Wells St
Sandwich IL 60548
Manhattan location
525 W North St
Manhattan IL 60442
Photo of Creamery igloo via facebook.com
Dates of Operation: Nov 2024-Feb 2025
Capacity: accommodates up to 6 people
Minimum Spend: Different Igloo Experiences to choose from
Photo of Cantigny Cocoa Cabanas via facebook.com
Dates of Operation: Nov 22, 2024-Feb 28, 2025
Minimum Spend: packages starting at $100
Greenhouses
1800 N Halsted St
Chicago IL 60614
Photo of Willow Room Greenhouses via willowroomchicago.com
For more information, please contact Willow Room
Outdoor Cabin
2300 E Rand Rd
Arlington Heights IL 60004
The outdoor cabins can sit up to 12. For more information, please contact La Zingara Trattoria.
Where are your favorite outdoor dining restaurants in the winter? Let me know in the comments!
From igloos to cabanas to greenhouses, check out all these restaurants that have continued the unique and fun option to enjoy a private dining experience outdoors, during the frigid winter months!