C-View

The sister bar to The Affinia's C-House is low key despite luxe furnishings and dazzling views.

by Fred Schlatter at Citysearch

The name and location (30 flights up) suggest views, and the generous windows deliver with Streeterville and Loop cityscapes. The lounge's indoor portion relies on tightly upholstered club chairs in tan leather, glassy pendant lighting and an underlit bar. The look is inviting, but it's tough to compete with the outdoor space, where glass panels afford unobstructed views and a communal table encourages mingling. A solid wine list plays a supportive role to summery cocktails (muddled fruit mojitos are popular), and a tight menu favors seafood.

Photo by Jasmin Shah