navy pier cruise dinner

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• River North (Chicago)

Odyssey Cruises Lake Michigan

• Great for scenic views
• Good for special occasions

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• Dining style Casual Elegant
• Price $50 and over
• Cuisines Dinner Cruise, American
• Hours of operation Brunch: Sunday: 11:15am - 2:00pm Lunch: Monday - Friday: 11:00am - 1:45pm, Saturday: 12:30pm - 3:30pm Dinner: Monday - Thursday: 6:00pm - 10:00pm, Friday - Saturday: 7:00pm - 11:30pm, Sunday: 5:30pm - 9:00pm
• Phone number (888) 957-0181
• Website http://www.odysseycruises.com/chicago
• Payment options AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
• Dress code Smart Casual
• Private party facilities Nothing compares to the dynamic, unique experience of a group event on the water. Delicious food and drinks, top entertainment and stunning views combine for an experience your guests won’t forget. Aboard our ships events from business meetings to special celebrations take on a whole new energy.
• Private party contact Professional Event Planner: (866) 944-4086
• Location Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611
• Neighborhood River North (Chicago)
• Cross street Lake Shore Drive
• Parking details Public parking is located in an 1800-space lot on Navy Pier, directly across from Mystic Blue Cruises. In the event the Navy Pier parking lot is filled to capacity, a number of nearby lots (3-4 blocks west) offer convenient parking. We suggest allowing an additional 30-minutes to park during the summer, weekends & holidays as space is limited.
• Public transit The CTA provides seven bus lines with more than 200 buses serving Navy Pier daily. These are #29 State St, #65 Grand Ave, #66 Chicago Ave. and the #124 Navy Pier Express.During weekday rush hours, the #2 Hyde Park Express (stops running at 9:10pm), #120 Northwestern/Wacker Express and the #121 Union/Wacker Express (stops running at 10:00pm).
• Entertainment DURING BOARDING: Light music played dockside will help you unwind. AFTER LEAVING THE DOCK: Your DJ will create a chill yet energizing atmosphere with popular music suited to your cruise, setting the tone for a night of dancing on beautiful Lake Michigan. WHILE DINING: Our cruise host will mingle with guests and celebrate everyone’s special occasion. Our rooftop lounge is the perfect place to relax with some light music and take in the world-famous Chicago skyline.
• Additional Banquet, Beer, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access

Plated menu included on standard dinner cruises

Optional - for additional charge

Shrimp Cocktail

Sriracha Cocktail Sauce

Seafood Tower

Maine Lobster | Alaskan King Crab | Jumbo Shrimp | Bay Scallop Ceviche | Sriracha Cocktail Sauce | Parsley Aioli

First Course

Wedge salad.

Applewood Smoked Bacon | Sun-Dried Tomatoes | Chives & Italian Parsley | Buttermilk Ranch Dressing

Lobster Soup

Brioche Croutons | Chives

Smoked Moulard Duck Breast

Cranberry, Cherry & Caramelized Shallot Compote | Pickled Cornichons & Pearl Onions

Jumbo Lump Crab Cakes

Sweet Corn, Red Bell Pepper & Thyme Succotash | Cajun Cream Sauce

Oven Baked Atlantic Salmon Filet

Lemon Orzo with Red Onions & Sun-Dried Tomatoes | Citrus Dill Sauce

Maple & Mustard Glazed Chicken Breast

Fingerling Potatoes & Chives | Haricot Verts | Dijon Mustard Cream Sauce

Braised Beef Short Rib

Idaho Potato & Horseradish Mash | Baby Carrots | Pearl Onions & English Peas | Cabernet Sauvignon Sauce

Greek Zucchini Fritters

Lemon Orzo with Red Onions & Sun-Dried Tomatoes | Spring Onion & Cucumber Tzatziki

Filet Mignon & Lobster Tail

(for additional charge) Truffle Potatoes | Glazed Baby Carrots | Herb Butter

Duo of Sorbet

Seasonal Sorbet | Fresh Fruit

Granny Smith Apple Parfait

Cinnamon Spiced Apples | Almond & Oat Crumble | Candied Chili Bacon

Salted Caramel Cake

Dark Chocolate Ganache | Raspberry Sauce

Odyssey Signature Warm Butter Cake

Vanilla Bean Ice Cream | Blackberry Sauce

Plated menu included on Prix Fixe Dinner Cruises

Entrée Choices

Lemon Orzo with Red Onion & Sun-Dried Tomatoes | Citrus Dill Sauce

Odyssey Signature Dessert Station

Mini Pastry Cups | Cakes | Pastries | Seasonal Fruit

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Tickets for Premier Dinner Cruise on Lake Michigan🎫 General Admission for 1 Adult All tickets include:- 2.5–3 hour dinner cruise on Lake Michigan- 3-course plated dinner with attentive tableside service- Unlimited coffee, hot tea, iced tea, and water Highlights🌆 Breathtaking views of the Chicago skyline and attractions🍽️ A delicious 3-course dinner with tableside service and unlimited drinks🎵 Curated music selection from an onboard DJ☀️ Climate-controlled decks to cruise year-round in all weather conditions General Info🕒 Date and time: various dates at 7:00 p.m. or 7:30 p.m.📍 Location: Navy Pier👤 Age requirement: children are welcome and infants under 3 cruise for free❓ Please note: see your PDF ticket for details DescriptionSet sail on Lake Michigan and enjoy unrivaled views of the Chicago skyline on this dinner cruise. You’ll cruise on a luxury yacht with its own rooftop lounge and stylish interior design. After acquainting yourself with the ship, sit down for a three-course dinner, informed by some of the world’s top celebrity chefs and composed of fresh ingredients, that’s been cooked right on board. After dinner, enjoy coffee and tea while drinking in captivating views of Chicago landmarks like the Willis Tower and Navy Pier. On top of all that, there’s also musical entertainment provided by an onboard DJ!

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Dinner and the Navy Pier Fireworks with Odyssey Cruises

Enjoy dinner, dancing, and take in stunning skyline views. Near the end of your cruise, the sky will fill with spectacular displays of color and the thundering sounds of Navy Pier's outstanding fireworks show. You'll have incredible, unobstructed views whether you're cruising on the lake or the river. Fireworks display dependent on weather conditions.

Fireworks Dinner Cruises on Lake Michigan Wednesdays & Saturdays, May 25th - Aug 31st

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Dodge the tourists and enjoy these top-rated Navy Pier restaurants

Navy Pier isn't exactly known as a culinary hot bed. The Chicago attraction is synonymous with tourists, crowds and souvenir shops, but if you know where to look, Navy Pier restaurants might just surprise you. The lakeside pier is home to some of the city’s most iconic dishes, like Chicago deep dish pizza , caramel and cheddar popcorn, and loaded Chicago hot dogs . Scattered among the best Navy Pier restaurants are also delicious delicacies from far-flung neighborhoods. Come summertime, beloved Beverly ice cream shop the Original Rainbow Cone opens a small stall on the pier, offering cones piled high with five different flavors. Visitors can also stop by South Side favorite Brown Sugar Bakery for caramel cake, cobbler and cookies. Whether you’ve got family in town or you’re playing tourist for the day, these are the Navy Pier restaurants to check out.

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1.  Big City Chicken

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When fried chicken cravings hit at Navy Pier, there's only one place to go: Big City Chicken. The shop keeps it simple with two-, three- and eight-piece meals, which can be ordered original or spicy (we're fans of the latter). There's also stacked sandos, tenders, fries, hand-squeezed lemonade and a curated beer list—the makings of a perfect picnic on the pier.

2.  The Original Rainbow Cone Navy Pier

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Come summertime, this iconic Beverly shop opens a small ice cream stand at Navy Pier. The signature five-flavor Rainbow Cone features scoops of chocolate, strawberry, Palmer House (vanilla with cherries and walnuts), pistachio and orange sherbet stacked one on top of the other for an unbeatable classic.

3.  Giordano's

Long before Chicago got all fancy with its pizza, Giordano’s was here. Serving hefty deep-dish goodness to Chicagoans since the ’70s, this chain is still pleasing masses with no-frills gut-busters topped with sausage, spinach and other classics. You could be adventurous and order a salad or a basket of calamari, but why bother? You're here for the beloved stuffed deep dish.

4.  Riva Crabhouse

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With king crab legs and filet mignon on the menu, this seafood restaurant is the most upscale option at Navy Pier. From the dining room, guests can enjoy views of Lake Michigan, the city skyline and—if it's the right night—fireworks. The lunch crowd can choose from steam pots of mussels and snow crab, hearty sandwiches and salads. For dinner, there's plenty of surf and turf to go around, with lobster, crab cakes, pork chops and filets.

5.  Brown Sugar Bakery Navy Pier

This beloved South Side bakery has a second location at Navy Pier, peddling Stephanie Hart's "down-home delights." Peach cobbler, pineapple upside-down cake and sweet-potato pie, as well as by-the-slice or whole cakes such as caramel, German chocolate and red velvet are just a sample of Hart’s cavity-producing creations.

6.  Billy Goat Tavern

You're here for the Cheezborger (made famous by Saturday Night Live ), which is layered with melty American cheese, pickles and onions—no lettuce or tomato. Prepared on a sizzling-hot griddle, the breakfast plates are perfectly greasy and designed to cure the roughest of hangovers. Come summer, the Goat's Navy Pier location also offers plenty of outdoor seating for guests who want to look out at the Lake as they indulge.

7.  Ozzie's Pops and Pretzels

Inspired by watching his mother prepare paletas in El Carmen, Mexico, Ozzie Ocegueda teamed up with restaurant group Lettuce Entertain You to bring his culinary dreams to life. At this Navy Pier shop, Ocegueda slings whimsical popsicles in flavors like mango, dulce de leche, chocolate banana and blueberry basil. There's also a selection of hand-crafted pretzels in sweet (cinnamon and sugar) and savory (pepperoni pizza) varieties.

8.  Tiny Tavern on Navy Pier

Befitting of its name, Tiny Tavern is a small but mighty cocktail bar serving classics (think dark and stormy, Moscow mule and whiskey sour). The food offerings are surprisingly robust, with plenty of bar nibbles to pair with your booze. Order a Chicago dog, roasted sweet potato empanadas or the street corn nachos, which are piled high with cheese, pickled jalapeños and cilantro.

9.  Snow Dragon Shavery Navy Pier

There's no shortage of whimsical desserts at Snow Dragon Shavery, where guests can order shaved snow, bubble tea topped with cotton candy, doughnut ice cream sandwiches and cookie dough cones. Like its counterpart in Lincoln Park, the Navy Pier outpost also offers a display case full of colorful macarons, making it easy to snag a sweet treat on the go.

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Pier Park Mini-Golf

Enjoy a day on the greens with a view of the lake!

Navy Pier’s newest attraction, Pier Park Mini-Golf, offers you mini-golfing fun on our 9-hole course that is designed for all ages and ability levels. Located in Pier Park, take in the breathtaking beauty of Lake Michigan and the city skyline, while working on perfecting your golf swing.

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Things to Do with Kids on Navy Pier in Chicago

N avy Pier in Chicago is a must-see for kids. There's so much to do there, from the carnival rides and games to the indoor attractions like the Chicago Children’s Museum. Best of all, Navy Pier itself is free to walk around (admission is required for museum and rides). With sweeping views of Lake Michigan and the Chicago skyline, Navy Pier offers some of the city’s best vantage points.

One of the best parts about Navy Pier is its location. You’re within a couple of miles of several Chicago museums , Michigan Avenue, Millennium Park, The Bean, Maggie Daley Park, and more. Before or after you’re Navy Pier visit, check out our guides to the ultimate Chicago weekend with kids and 100 things to do in Chicago with kids before they grow up.

Fun Things To Do With Kids On Navy Pier

1. the centennial wheel.

The Centennial Wheel is a Ferris wheel that stands 200 feet tall and has enclosed gondolas, for passengers to ride. The ride offers great views of the Chicago skyline, as well as Navy Pier itself. The wheel operates year-round, so you can enjoy it no matter what time of year you visit.

The ride takes about 15 minutes from start to finish. Tickets are required for all guests. Adults are $18, children ages 3-11 are $15, and kids under 3 are free. You can also purchase a fast pass to skip the line during the busy summer months. Play the Park passes are available for The Centennial Wheel and all rides featured at Navy Pier for $49. This is an unlimited pass that’s worth the money if you plan to spend the day there going on rides.

2. Navy Pier Carnival Attractions

In addition to The Centennial Wheel, there are tons of outdoor carnival rides for kids at Navy Pier. The outdoor rides are seasonal and run May through the start of October, weather permitting. The Centennial Wheel is the only enclosed year-round attraction. Rides include the Wave Singer, the carousel, the Light Tower, the Drop Tower, and the Teacups. Rides range from $5-$9 per person. You can also take advantage of unlimited rides with the Play the Park passes available for $49.

3. Indoor Games and Maze

There are a number of fun indoor games for kids to enjoy at Navy Pier. The Amazing Chicago indoor arcade and game center is located inside Navy Pier. Games include the Atomic Rush, Time Freak Challenge, and the Chicago Fun House Maze. These games are easy enough for littles to play or at least walk through so it’s a fun time for the whole family. Tickets are required for all games in the Amazing Chicago facility.

4. Catch a Boat Cruise

The best way to see Chicago is from the water, and Navy Pier has plenty of options for you and your family. Navy Pier has architecture tours, brunch, lunch, and dinner cruises, as well as speed boat and thrill rides. Boats depart daily from Navy Pier and many cruise into the fall and holiday season. This is an easy add-on to a day at Navy Pier. Everyone gets to rest their legs while taking in some beautiful sights and views.

5. Chicago Children's Museum

The Chicago Children's Museum is located on Navy Pier and open year-round, except for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. There are many exhibits to keep kids engaged and busy exploring. Some of the highlights include the Discovery Room where kids can open play with toys. The Creative Station lets kids get lose and creative. Use model clay, paint, or build a sandcastle in the giant sandbox. This is an awesome sensory exploration area.

Where to Eat on Navy Pier

There are a number of fun places to eat at Navy Pier. One of the most iconic establishments is the Billy Goat Tavern . In addition to the infamous “Cheezborger," Billy Goat offers kid-friendly breakfast and sandwiches.

For a slice of iconic deep dish, there is Giordano’s . Harry Caray’s Tavern offers smoked BBQ, kid-friendly chicken tenders, burgers, and macaroni and cheese. Harry Caray’s also offers incredible views of the lake!

Additional restaurants include Lirica, Beat Kitchen’s Bar Sol, and Jimmy Buffet’s. Sweet treats include The Original Rainbow Cone, Dippin’ Dots, Ben & Jerry’s, and Frio Gelato. For a quick bite, there is McDonald’s, Potbelly, and Starbucks.

Where to Stay: Hotels Near Navy Pier

Sable at Navy Pier Chicago is a part of the Curio Collection by Hilton. This hotel is located on Navy Pier, allowing easy access for fun, parking, and toddler naps if needed. The views are also incredible of Lake Michigan and the skyline.

Getting Around Navy Pier

Navy Pier is an accessible facility. There is plenty of room for strollers as well. There is parking available at Navy Pier. You can also get to Navy Pier from several CTA buses, the Metra, and through a variety of sightseeing tours and boats.

To purchase tickets or reservations, head to navypier.org . 

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What do you first think about, when you hear “Chicago”?

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- corruption and gangs

Chicago is the birthplace of skyscrapers first off!

There must be good reasons why about 50 million visitors visit Chicago annually.

Here are our reasons – 10 Must-See attractions we will see on this 1 day Chicago tour.

Chicago Shakespeare Theater

Lake point tower, john hancock center, marina city, millennium park, the art institute of chicago, willis tower.

Museum Campus 

*The itinerary depends on how many stops you want to make during the tour, and may be revised.

*The tour can be modified to meet your preferences.

Highlights:

• Private Chicago tour with a friendly local guide;
• Learn why this place is another financial center of the USA;
• Explore the fun part at the Pier;
• Get ready for the best art experience in your life;
• Discover the criminal part of the city;
• Wander in Chicago’s huge parks, where you can get lost or just relax, whatever you prefer;
• Check out the tallest glassy observation platform in the World;
• Experience the postcard landscapes;
• Get to see the craziest architecture in America.

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Main touristic spot of Chicago. Navy Pier waves a magic wand at every corner: a Ferris wheel, carousels, Children’s Museum with Dinosaurs, Art Gallery, workshops and inventive laboratories. It’s been the most attractive destination for Chicago visitors this century. Every year thousands of people come to rave. Throw yourself off sky and water performances, buy souvenirs in local stores, have fun in open-air night clubs, take part in water racing, have an air balloon trip, relax on a ferry cruise or get crazy at a party on a yacht.

If you believe in numbers, the Chicago Shakespeare Theater is your place. This 7-story, 75000 sq m (810,000 sq ft) theater has 77 Joseph Jefferson awards. With 650 performances a year, this theater is as dynamic as you can imagine.

Opened in 1968, this tower is 196 m high (645 ft) and was the tallest residential building in the world at that time! The construction has its own playground, waterfall, pond, parking lot, dry cleaning and a big range of restaurants and shops. It became a home for a lot of movies such as “Meet the Parents” and “Straight Talk”.

Among the residents of this 70-story condominium are Goldie Hawn, Kurt Russell, Mickey Rooney and Alice Cooper.

Want to feel like a hero?

Brace yourself for this 100-story skyscraper! At a height of 344 m (1,127 ft), it’s 7 th highest building in the USA and 37 th in the World.

It was built in honor of John Hancock, a statesman and a hero of independence struggle. It has a shape of a quadratic column and famous for the show “Life after People” and the third part of the movie “Poltergeist”.

The high-speed elevators take you to The Observatory 360 Chicago on the 94 th floor with breathtaking views of Lake Michigan and the City. You want something more than a city? Easy! The views cover the distance of 130 km (80 miles) and you can see four states!

If you want to see one more city within Chicago territory – welcome to Marina City!

Corn-looking 36-million-dollar construction with elevators traveling from the lower-level lobby to the 61st-floor roof decks in less than 36 seconds. The buildings occupies the whole block and is equipped with 19-story spiral parking, swimming pool, skating rink, gym, theater, bowling, shops, restaurants, a marina and, of course, a 360-degree open-air roof deck lies on top story. Marina City is also home to the House of Blues concert hall, upscale bowling lounge and Hotel Chicago.

Fancy? Want to stay?

Right behind this construction there is a block with jazz clubs and cafes, just the right place we can stay for a cup of coffee and feel like royalty.

Rated as one of the most vibrant areas in Chicago, according to TripAdvisor.

Known as Chicagoland, Aon Center is the third tallest building in Chicago.

The building was one of the filming locations for the Transformers 3.

Without over-indulging we’re heading to Wildberry Pancakes Café to recharge our batteries and cool our heels.

Wildberry Pancakes Café

Signature Berry Bliss Belgian Waffles and White Chocolate Mocha… mouth-watering decadence!

If life begins at the end of your comfort zone, then this place is certainly not the one for beginning your life.

Chicago’s Oasis. Natural retreat. The place for Chicago's annual Christmas tree lighting and mecca for public art. Arguably the most important project of Chicago in the 20 th century.

The cost of the project planning and its construction reached 475 million dollars. What’s so special about it? Let’s see: the open-air theater Jay Pritzker Pavilion, the bean-shaped Cloud Gate on an AT&T Plaza, singing Crown Fountain, Lurie Garden, pedestrian bridge The Nichols Bridgeway, Boing Gallery, a modern art exhibition sponsored by the President…

This Park is a city in a city, which may keep you busy for the whole millennium.

Best Art Museum in Chicago, according to us. (And by the way, #1 thing to do in Chicago, according to TripAdvisor)

It is one of the most impressive spots for art lovers. The Museum represents not only the collection of impressionists and postimpressionists, but also showpieces of history of human culture, exhibits of the culture of Ancient Egypt and Greece, as well as Japan, China, India and some of the African ethnicities.

Here’s some basic math: AIG has over 300,000 works, we have about 30 minutes. No rush. Encyclopedia of art in half an hour? No big deal!

In the city of skyscrapers, you’re spoilt for choice.

Dramatic views of Chicago will be burnt into your memory after Skydeck in Willis Tower. What is Willis Tower?

108-stories. 442 m (1451 ft) high. The second-tallest building in the United States and the 13th-tallest in the world. Should we mention it is the tallest skyscraper in Chicago? Well, we just did.

Picture-perfect city views are waiting for you on the 103 rd floor. It’s time to test your nerves. 60 seconds and you are 412 meters (1353 ft) above the ground. Not too bad, huh?

The legendary Skydeck features super-strong glassy balconies which will make it an unforgettable experience for you. Unforgettable.

Museum Campus

Lavishly landscaped with flora, this 57-acre (23 ha) park is a scenic promenade and is famous for the Chicago’s top attractions, including Adler Planetarium (America’s first planetarium), John G. Shedd Aquarium representing more than 25 thousand fish specimen and the Field Museum of Natural History with extensive collection in anthropology and ethnology.

The Museum Campus will be extended with the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art, at a cost of about 1 billion dollars. OMG.

Don’t miss this historical moment!

• * The itinerary is subject to change

What you get:

• + A friend in Chicago.
• + Private & customized tour.
• + An exciting pastime, not just boring history lessons.
• + An authentic experience of local life.
• + Flexibility during the tour: changes can be made at any time to suit individual preferences.
• + Amazing deals for breakfast, lunch, and dinner in the very best cafes & restaurants. 
• + A photo session amongst spectacular Chicago scenery that can be treasured for a lifetime.
• + An expert advice on what to do, where to go, and how to make the most of your time.

*This one day Chicago tour can be modified to meet your preferences .

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