Share Roast Chicken or Dine Beside the River
Share roast chicken or dine beside the river in Chicago: a kitchen built for sharing against a table built for the view.
Roast Chicken Built for Sharing in Chicago
Azul's riverfront deck is a smaller, quieter retreat from its louder day parties. The main indoor area and rooftop host events. For a second or third date, consider the deck for a meal with conversation in mind. Entry is limited to guests aged 21 and older. Share crabcake sliders or lobster mac and cheese, then finish with fresh churros. The restaurant closes on Monday and Tuesday. Game days bring sports watch parties.
A Chicago Table Beside the River
Counter service sets the format at Chez Poulet in Bucktown. Pasture-raised Ivory Amish chickens roast in an Old Hickory rotisserie. Share a half or whole bird with macaroni gratin. All food comes in to-go containers, including meals eaten on the tiny patio. The all-French wine list offers four wines by the glass. Weekend service starts at noon. Tuesday through Friday service begins at four in the afternoon.
Shared Platter Against River View
Each location addresses a different rhythm for dating couples. Planning an early gathering points to Chez Poulet, where weekend hours commence at noon with rotisserie birds, collard greens, and bread from Mindy's Bakery. Couples seeking late evening plans can head toward Azul, which stays active past ten o'clock from Wednesday through Sunday. The Bucktown address emphasizes casual counter pickup in carryout containers, whereas the Elston Avenue location requires guests to be 21 or older beside the water.
