Staying in town on Lake Shore Drive right across from the Ohio Street Beach and our friend demanded that we go for a visit but not without food first, and Caffe Olivia was conveniently right there. What an amazing view of downtown from the restaurant! Starting off with drinks can you resist a Finding Nemo fishbowl and the hunt for Swedish Fish in the ice (but act fast before the turn to stone ) Between the Hummus & Pita Platter and the Oliva Caesar Salad with Steak for starters was certainly enough between drinks as we waited for the main course of Blackened Fish Tacos for myself Blackened Shrimp Tacos plus Fish & Chips for friends. Superb portions and delicious for our midday lunch. Even with a short wait and on a busy day, our waitress was very attentive and friendly, making this a must-return spot on Lake Michigan for future trips to the Windy City.

Great vibes with patio seating, perfect view of the water. Great service, good variety menu, our table loved the shrimp tacos!

I came here with a large group of friends. We did the package deal for drinks and then ordered apps on the side. Since we're splitting the bill, I can't say that the price was entirely worth it. I know for my group of friends (15 people), it was well over a thousand dollar for the 3 hours we were there. Service was great (thank you Eric!). Our server went above and beyond for our group. He even did a spider removal for us. This place is located right on oak street beach so it had the most beautiful view of the lakefront. I would add a warning that the bathrooms... are def beach bathrooms.

Caffè Oliva had the best indoor/outdoor experience I've seen in the city. On a nice summer day, you can relax at your table and still be right by the water. The sand extends from the beach to inside the restaurant, and feels like you're at a resort. The truly punch bowl is very tasty, especially if you like twisted tea. I thought the bacon bbq burger was very good, paired with a side salad and tons of fresh veggies. The menu has many beer options including local drafts, which, you can't beat! My friend and I rode our bikes here from Lincoln Park and the views are breathtaking on the way. Perfect summer evening!

This place is perfect for a relaxed day drinking session on a Saturday afternoon. The cocktail menu is fantastic with a wide variety of choices, and the beer selection is equally impressive (plenty of regional microbrews available). It's literally on the beach, making it an ideal spot to unwind. The servers are super friendly and the service is top-notch. They also play some cool tunes that are loud enough to enjoy but not so loud that you can't have a conversation. We didn't have any food, so I can't comment on that. All I know is that it was a fun day!

Just a review of the fish n chips. I didn't order drinks but my friends did with no apparent complaints. Fish was perfectly tender and lightly battered but not very crispy. Fries were well seasoned and both crispy and soft. Service was very good. The staff checked on our table multiple times to take more orders and clean up.

I saw the rating but I also noticed the view. Perfect place to hang out after work by the beach with the breeze. The drinks are good and they offer shots to make it as per your preference.

Nice Patio by the beach. Great drinks. Daily specials. Friendly service. Strongly recommend.

As the only restaurant and bar on the cute little Ohio Street Beach, it surely delivers on the vacation vibes, seaside fare, and drinks. The cocktails are actually a great deal!! I couldn't believe that many of their cocktails (fun ones, not just classic ones) ranged between $10.50 to $12.50. They also did not skimp on the liquor so definitely great deal and tasty! We got the palms of Gracie and a DJ margarita. NOTE: They only serve water in bottles, so expect to pay $3.25 for an ice cold bottle of water. It doesn't seem that they offer glasses of water. My partner and I shared the fish and chips and the fish came out nice and crispy and steaming hot! The fries were actually very good, perfectly salted and lightly crisped texture. It was a nice surprise given the color was a bit pale but the taste was great. It came with some lemon wedges to squeeze on top, and tartar sauce for dipping. Excellent combination and a great snack by the beach. I love this beach, so this cafe is so perfectly located. Mostly because the view is unbeatable. You have a full view of the beach, the lake, the lakefront trail, and a gorgeous skyline of the city. We came here after sunset and when thunderstorm clouds were rolling in, so the humidity and the lights on the water, and the brooding clouds and lightning in the sky was just a wonder. Really felt like vacation on some tropical island! It was great they were seating people underneath their covered patio, so if it started raining we wouldn't get wet. But they also have umbrellas that they can open or close on other parts of the patio. I also saw they had cabanas that large groups can rent to dine and drink. Such a cool gem!! Definitely will be taking friends and family here and whenever I feel like I want to pretend im on vacation 15 minutes away from home!!