
Indulge in Caviar, Filet Mignon, and Bubbles at This Posh New Downtown Terrace
The patio wraps along State Street with a full view of the 149-year-old Holy Name Cathedral as the restaurant sits on the third floor of One Chicago, the luxurious tower that cost about $850 million to build. There aren't too many terrace patios in downtown, so the Alston had an opportunity. The result is a 100-guest heated space built to withstand Chicago's falls and winters.
Though ownership sees the terrace as more of a place for a cocktail or glass of wine, they're not about to squander Jenner Tomaska's talents. Tomaska is behind Michelin-starred Esme and developed the Alston's menu. He's created a special menu exclusive to the patio that leans on seafood with platters of chilled oysters, razor clams, and prawns. There's caviar service, salads, and escargot service with herbed butter and puff pastry. For those envious of the full menu indoors, they can enjoy a filet mignon Bordelaise or a lobster tourte.
Bubbles factor large with a nice Champagne selection. Patio pounders are fun, even in the Gold Coast, so expect a refined selection of cocktails made for outdoor imbibing, like the 'Josephine's 75' mixed with vodka and grapefruit cordial. What's the song of the summer? The Alston is offering 'Chanel No. 5' with cucumber and yuzu. There's also a library of rare whiskies for those into brown water.
While the Terrace will be open seven days a week, it will be closed on Monday, July 21, and Tuesday, July 22. Check out the photos below.
The Terrace at The Alston, 750 N. State Street, open 4 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. on Sunday through Thursday; 4 p.m. to 11 p.m. on Friday and Saturday.
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DJs and and live music might be in the works eventually.
This is a heated space to withstand cold temps.
A special menu is available on the Terrace.
The space has room for 100 and is available for private events.
The space is more conducive to drinking, but chef Jenner Tomaska has prepared a special menu.
Seafood towers are a steakhouse classic.
Chilled seafood, like oysters, are a patio pleaser.
Yes, there's a burger on the menu.
Lobster tourte
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