Beatnik Restaurants

Beatnik Restaurants Beatnik On The River is a unique bar, cafe, and restaurant located in Chicago's Loop area. With breathtaking views of the Chicago River, this boho-chic spot offers progressive, globetrotting food and cocktails inspired by ingredients from around the world. Executive Chef Marcos Campos' seasonally changing lunch, dinner and brunch menus are characterized by bold flavors, creative presentations and original combinations that will surely delight your taste buds. Don't miss their exotic cocktails, often made with ingredients from the kitchen and adorned with no-waste garnishes. Come and experience an exotic escape like no other.
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WEEKENDS AT BEATNIK.Brunch in Lincoln Park.A table full of favorites.$20 bottomless mimosas.Half-priced bottles of w**e....
10/07/2026

WEEKENDS AT BEATNIK.

Brunch in Lincoln Park.
A table full of favorites.
$20 bottomless mimosas.
Half-priced bottles of w**e.

Saturday + Sunday, 10AM–4PM.
2576 N. Lincoln Ave.

Stay awhile.

A Mediterranean escape, right in Lincoln Park.Dinner at Beatnik travels from the Eastern Mediterranean through North Afr...
10/06/2026

A Mediterranean escape, right in Lincoln Park.

Dinner at Beatnik travels from the Eastern Mediterranean through North Africa and beyond — bold flavors, dishes made for sharing, tropical cocktails and unexpected w**es, all within our transportive new Lincoln Park home.

Your table awaits.

Perfect weather calls for a table outside.A table on the patio. Something delicious on the table. A beautifully poured d...
09/29/2026

Perfect weather calls for a table outside.

A table on the patio. Something delicious on the table. A beautifully poured drink to go with it. And this weather doing the rest.

Beatnik Lincoln Park, al fresco.

Reserve your table on OpenTable and meet us outside.

📍2576 N. Lincoln Ave.

📸: Paloma Martínez

take your tastebuds on a vacation this weekend. Beatnik is “mediterranean with a passport” ~ come explore with us. Link ...
09/25/2026

take your tastebuds on a vacation this weekend. Beatnik is “mediterranean with a passport” ~ come explore with us. Link in bio to reserve your table. Walk Ins always welcome.

Lincoln Park’s new favorite brunch has arrived. Escape to the wonder of the room’s design and delicious global flavors o...
09/23/2026

Lincoln Park’s new favorite brunch has arrived. Escape to the wonder of the room’s design and delicious global flavors of our “mediterranean with a passport” inspired menu. We are excited to see you for brunch at 2576 N. Lincoln Ave on Saturdays and Sundays.

Reservations are now open on OpenTable and walk-ins are always welcomed. Link in bio to book now!

Beatnik Lincoln Park is now open Tuesday through Sunday for Dinner & Weekend Brunch at 2576 N Lincoln Ave.With multiple ...
09/23/2026

Beatnik Lincoln Park is now open Tuesday through Sunday for Dinner & Weekend Brunch at 2576 N Lincoln Ave.

With multiple rooms to experience, it’s the perfect neighborhood escape. Come explore with us. Walk-Ins always welcomed and reservations available on OpenTable

09/16/2026

Our Lincoln Park doors are open and preview days have begun. Stop by if you’re in the neighborhood for a glimpse of both Beatnik & - we can’t wait to have you over.

Address

180 N Wacker Drive
Chicago, IL
60606

The bar/cafe/restaurant is located at N Wacker Drive in Chicago. For those using public transport, the nearest train station is the Clark/Lake Station on the Blue, Green, Pink, Brown and Orange Lines. From there it's about a 10-minute walk to the location.

For those driving, they can take I-90/94 E towards Chicago and exit at Washington Blvd. Then proceed to head west on Washington Blvd and take a left onto N Franklin St. After that turn left onto W Lake St before finally taking another left onto N Wacker Dr. Parking options include street parking or paid parking garages nearby.

Opening Hours

Tuesday 11am - 11pm
Wednesday 11am - 11pm
Thursday 11am - 11pm
Friday 11am - 11pm
Saturday 10am - 11pm
Sunday 10am - 11pm

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Food safety rules last inspection date: 2025-07-08

What people say

Beatnik On The River is a must-visit destination for anyone looking for an exotic escape in the heart of Chicago. This bar, cafe, and restaurant offers breathtaking views of the Chicago River that will leave you mesmerized. The boho-chic interior is a perfect complement to the progressive, globetrotting food and cocktails served here.

Executive Chef Marcos Campos takes a global approach to his cuisine, melding ingredients from around the world to create bold flavors, original combinations, and creative presentations. Whether you're stopping by for lunch, dinner or brunch, you'll find something on the menu that will tantalize your taste buds.

The cocktails at Beatnik On The River are equally inventive and colorful. They often find inspiration in ingredients from the kitchen, creating a harmonious relationship between what's being served on the plates and in the glasses. Exotic garnishes follow a no-waste sensibility utilizing ingredients found in the cocktails they adorn.

In addition to its stunning riverfront patio filled with Indonesian daybeds, Moroccan lanterns and lush greenery, Beatnik On The River also boasts an otherworldly interior area that was transformed from a sign store into an enchanting space with the help of a 1913 Nashville jewelry shop installation.

Overall, Beatnik On The River is a unique dining experience that should not be missed when visiting Chicago.