The Dec is tucked 12-stories up along the rooftop of the Ritz-Carlton, a Four Seasons Hotel, along the Miracle Mile. Despite the hotel's long history in Chicago, the rooftop is a relatively new summer story that's become a favored watering hole for dressy city elite and visiting business types. The space is cast in a simple décor of rattan sofas and club chairs under cubist pergola offering a dramatic outdoor fireplace and skyscraper backdrop that stuns.
Tips
Best for midweek happy hour and weekend nights, The Dec is a summer hit with worthy food and singles scene above the Miracle Mile.
Last Word
With light appetizers available through 11:30pm on warmer nights, a menu of oysters and tuna tartare impressed from the in-house eatery by the same name.
