Offshore, located at Navy Pier is re-opening their doors to the public Wednesday, June 10. In order to ensure the safety of guests, Offshore has aligned safety and sanitation standards with the current additional measures outlined by the City of Chicago, and will be offering complimentary WiFi and parking at Navy Pier until further notice. Open from noon until 8 p.m. every day, reservations will be available via OpenTable for parties of no more than 6. All guests will be asked to kindly wear masks upon entry and exit, tables will be spaced at least 7 feet apart and indoor tables within eight feet of a window, and all staff will be temperature checked prior to every shift as well as wearing face masks for the protection of customers. New menu items will also be introduced; the Heirloom Tomato & Avocado Salad, The Kitchen Sink Salad, Salmon Poke Bowl, Avocado Hummus, and the Smoked Turkey Breast Sandwich.
Culinary direction for Offshore is led by Executive Chef Michael Shrader, a protégé of Jeremiah Tower who is credited as a pioneer in California cuisine. Michael also served as Executive Chef for The N9NE Group, and was the Founder and Executive Chef at Urban Union Chicago. At Offshore, his focus is on seasonal, modern American cuisine with global influences served as small, shareable plates. Clay Livingston, formerly Partner and General Manager of Red Herring Lounge and Kitchen in Louisville, has developed and curated the beverage program seasonally, with house made craft cocktails, wine, champagne, and strong local craft beer options to choose from. Signature drinks include a lychee-style cocktail, a fruit-forward cocktail served in a bag, and much more.
As guests enter Offshore, they are greeted with a wall of cascading, colorful propellers that are flanked by two slate metal vintage series pool tables on either side. Floating globe lights dot the way through the corridor to the 16-foot-tall, 8,500 square foot indoor space. As guests continue in, they will see a 100 foot, 60-stool bar. Curvy, white finishes with brass and iron-like metals line the space, with deep blue and warm yellow accents throughout. The indoor area, available for private buy-outs of many sizes, features custom brass whistle-shaped light fixtures, captain chairs, and oversized “playpens” made of a mashup of geometric cushions specifically designed for socializing. A barrel-vaulted roof and an operable glass enclosure conceals the entire indoor space, and fully retracts allowing the lakeside breeze in, regardless of day or month. Guests are welcomed onto the Terrace with a selection of soft seating on the far Northeast corner of the Pier, providing them with a perspective of the city skyline.
Seven fire pits are spread throughout. A highlight of the deck is a 450 square-foot planter with lush greenery shaped like Chicago’s “Y” symbol, a nod to the Chicago river. On the Southeast end of the terrace, a stage for live entertainment overlooks the city’s skyline.
The hours of operation for Offshore are 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. daily. Families are welcome and Offshore has introduced a new childrens’ menu; choice of entree and choice of side for $10. Offshore is easily accessible through the Pier, with valet service available.
Offshore, located at Navy Pier is re-opening their doors to the public Wednesday, June 10. In order to ensure the safety of guests, Offshore has aligned safety and sanitation standards with the current additional measures outlined by the City of Chicago, and will be offering complimentary WiFi and parking at Navy Pier until further notice. Open from noon until 8 p.m. every day, reservations will be available via OpenTable for parties of no more than 6. All guests will be asked to kindly wear masks upon entry and exit, tables will be spaced at least 7 feet apart and indoor tables within eight feet of a window, and all staff will be temperature checked prior to every shift as well as wearing face masks for the protection of customers. New menu items will also be introduced; the Heirloom Tomato & Avocado Salad, The Kitchen Sink Salad, Salmon Poke Bowl, Avocado Hummus, and the Smoked Turkey Breast Sandwich.
Culinary direction for Offshore is led by Executive Chef Michael Shrader, a protégé of Jeremiah Tower who is credited as a pioneer in California cuisine. Michael also served as Executive Chef for The N9NE Group, and was the Founder and Executive Chef at Urban Union Chicago. At Offshore, his focus is on seasonal, modern American cuisine with global influences served as small, shareable plates. Clay Livingston, formerly Partner and General Manager of Red Herring Lounge and Kitchen in Louisville, has developed and curated the beverage program seasonally, with house made craft cocktails, wine, champagne, and strong local craft beer options to choose from. Signature drinks include a lychee-style cocktail, a fruit-forward cocktail served in a bag, and much more.
As guests enter Offshore, they are greeted with a wall of cascading, colorful propellers that are flanked by two slate metal vintage series pool tables on either side. Floating globe lights dot the way through the corridor to the 16-foot-tall, 8,500 square foot indoor space. As guests continue in, they will see a 100 foot, 60-stool bar. Curvy, white finishes with brass and iron-like metals line the space, with deep blue and warm yellow accents throughout. The indoor area, available for private buy-outs of many sizes, features custom brass whistle-shaped light fixtures, captain chairs, and oversized “playpens” made of a mashup of geometric cushions specifically designed for socializing. A barrel-vaulted roof and an operable glass enclosure conceals the entire indoor space, and fully retracts allowing the lakeside breeze in, regardless of day or month. Guests are welcomed onto the Terrace with a selection of soft seating on the far Northeast corner of the Pier, providing them with a perspective of the city skyline.
Seven fire pits are spread throughout. A highlight of the deck is a 450 square-foot planter with lush greenery shaped like Chicago’s “Y” symbol, a nod to the Chicago river. On the Southeast end of the terrace, a stage for live entertainment overlooks the city’s skyline.
The hours of operation for Offshore are 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. daily. Families are welcome and Offshore has introduced a new childrens’ menu; choice of entree and choice of side for $10. Offshore is easily accessible through the Pier, with valet service available.
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