Touristy, but good. Good for families because there is outdoor activities (rings, Connect Four, etc). Outdoor seating, beautiful views of the city. Great band playing for the fall festival. Fall festival was cute; hay bales and pumpkins galore. Small entrance fee kept it from being too overcrowded. Can be a little pricey, but you're also paying for the ambiance/location. Bathroom situation is not ideal, and very limited. Portapotties available near entrance, or 2 deluxe portapotty stalls per gender in a trailer. read more

Visited island party hut for a birthday party. I love how they offer private boat rentals for special events. The crew we had were all so kind during the party and knowledgeable on what to do if there was an accident. I liked how you can bring your own food and play your own music using the boat's aux cord / speaker system. There's also an option for an open bar package which was great to have for our party as well. Overall great experience! read more

Came on a Sunday afternoon with my sister friend. House Party DJ was playing which was incredible! The vibes were happy! I ordered the chips and guac, plus shrimp skewers. My sister ordered the chicken sandwich (not pictured). Service was slow, however the food was tasty. Getting replacement items, including our digital receipt, took time. It was a nice afternoon to enjoy eating outside plus listening to the Live DJ. Cheers!~ read more

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Another fun place to visit and have a drink at Chicago Riverwalk. Order your food and drink at the outdoor bar. Those guys behind the bar are really cool and friendly. They make your cocktail in front of you. They deliver your food on your chosen table (seat on any unoccupied table, it can be communal too - make friends!). There's also QR code on table for menu and order on your phone, if you opt for this process. I love the Live Music entertainment, the outdoor games they have looks fun. This is a place to bring the whole family. Kids can play and adults having fun, too! The view is sooo nice overlooking the Chicago River. read more

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Island Party Hut on the Riverwalk is a fun, laid-back spot for the whole family. There are games to keep everyone entertained and plenty of seating, so you're not fighting for a table -- a big plus with kids in tow. The drinks are great and the food is solid, if not a standout. The one knock: service can be hit or miss. The servers didn't seem too eager to work our area, so my advice is to skip the wait and just order and pick up yourself at the bar. Once you do that, it's smooth sailing. Worth a stop if you're walking the Riverwalk -- just manage your service expectations and you'll have a great time. read more

Island Party Hut - Family time - Hawaiian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Food was really good. Drinks were great. This place is so cute; live music, lots of seating, family games, great views of the river, all the things. Service was good, and delivery was fast. Just a fun environment. read more

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The bottomless mimosa here is fun! Pretty views too. The service was good and it's fun to have bottomless mimosas for a day out. read more

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This is more of a party complex that is located right off of the RIverwalk. They have a lot going on and the place is huge. First, they have various sized tiki party boats that you can charter. They have games available like large Connect 4, Jenga, hook and ring toss, and of course corn hole. There is tons of seating, but it is all outdoors. They have a few bars that they can open, depending on the crowd. There are a few televisions out there that almost always have sports on. They have your favorite tropical cocktails and some of their own. I will note that they come in plastic cups and not tiki cups, which is fine by me. The staff there was very friendly and helpful. They did not have table service during my visit and I had to go up to the bar to place my orders. They have some savory drinks. I would recommend the Tipsy Mermaid and Mango Tango, but it looks like you really cannot go wrong with whatever you pick They also offer food such as wings, burgers, chicken sandwiches tacos, pizza, wraps, and brats. I ordered an island Party Dog, which came with some chips. It took about 10 minutes for my food to be ready. And it was Ok, nothing special. It was laking in the flavor department for sure. Just so you are not surprised, when it starts to get dark, large rats start coming out of the bushes and running around. They have little fear and will run right by you. You may also experience a jogger running through the area to avoid people walking the Riverwalk. This would be a nice venue for a private event or corporate party. I enjoyed my time here, enjoying my beverage, while watching people and watercraft go by on the Chicago River. I hope to make it back on my next visit to Chi-town. read more

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Update: BEWARE I had a friend say she walked by and tried this place a couple weeks ago. She didn't think it was as bad as I did but something I find hilarious is she told me she was asked/bribed/ with free drinks/shots by people who work there for her to give them a five star review. So all these 5 star recent reviews aren't even accurate and are bribes? Since when did the industry get so bad that places need to bribe their customers to get good reviews? Sounds like a scam to bring in more people. Ha this place is a joke. Let's first start with arrival. We were told by a manger walking around to find a table and a server would be right with us. 20 minutes went by and nobody came. Mind you this was a Friday at 3 pm and the property was a ghost town and I am not surprised after this experience. I decided to go up to the bar and order. There I saw the bartender and the same manager taking a shot together before acknowledging me. There was a woman standing on her phone and I would guess she was the sever who never came to take our order. Once they noticed me they seemed like I was interrupting their conversation. Should have left right then and there. I brought up the timely wait to place an order at our table to the manager and he decided to lie and tell me that he never told us we could sit and order at the table. So I must be deaf and a liar then right? Great customer service to give us a terrible first impression of the place. Decided we were already were there so let's order and make the most of it. We ordered drinks and food but as a former bartender I have never seen cocktails served with an inch of grenadine and other syrups sitting at the bottom of a cup. For close to $20 a drink you'd expect the bartender to hand you a drink that's ready to drink and not full of syrups but maybe they were too busy getting drunk themselves to care. Also could tell that all their cocktails are made with the cheapest plastic bottle of liquors on the market so all around cheap. Was then handed a 312 canned beer with a huge dent at the bottom guessing it was dropped, then served but had to get a cup to pour it myself because it was too dented to sit up on its on. $8 for a dented beer? Thanks! At this point we already paid for our drinks and our food. Drinks were a 1 out of 10. All syrup and juice with a shot of cheap liquor in itZ I should've just asked for a refund and left but we were hungry and the bartender made us want to try their wings. We decided to order a margarita pizza as well. We waited for about 50 minutes for our food to arrive with the property still completely empty and the food looked terrible. Pizza was 100% a frozen cheese pizza that they threw a couple tomatoes slices on top, not worth $20. The wings that the bartender and manager recommended were terrible. You could tell they pre cook the wings way beforehand and then heat them up to order . The outside was overdone and piping hot while the inside was cooked through but somehow ice cold. How could this monstrosity take 50 minutes? No way you are having people wait this long for fast food quality but charging close to $20 for 6 wings... Great recommendation from the bartender, what a joke. This palace is a joke. They clearly find ways to do things the cheapest way possible. They don't care about their customers only their money and profit margins. I'm not one to leave reviews but it only felt right to warn anybody else that this is NOT the place to EAT or to DRINK. There are hundreds of better places walking distance that are way better and probably cheaper. If you want to stay on the riverwalk I highly recommend anything else besides Island Party Hut. Don't waste your hard earned money on a place that doesn't care about its customers. Don't forget to take an inside the bars you order you drinks there are spiders and webs in every corner meaning they don't keep the bar clean. We also had a rat run right under our table past our dog in the middle of the day. Overall the worst spot on the riverwalk and a total waste of money. Island Party Hut seriously this can't be what makes you proud to own and operate. Maybe call Jon Taffer, maybe he can help you or find experienced managers to run your place. Top 3 worst experiences at a bar/restaurant and I go to multiple bars and restaurants weekly. EITHER DO BETTER or SELL THE PLACE. read more

My friend and I got a Groupon to do the bottomless mimosas at the Island Party Hut, which each comes with an order of French toast sticks. The staff were very lovely, they let us sub one of the French toast sticks for a thing of chips and salsa. Which was a good deal since the French toast sticks were only four pieces (calling them a basket is generous lol). But the snacks were a fun accompaniment to the main event of unlimited mimosas for a fixed time. Overall a good deal, and I enjoyed being by the riverwalk and the various games they had available (including cornhole and connect four). If you're looking to drink by the riverwalk without breaking the bank, I definitely recommend this. Thank you to the staff and bartenders for being so fun and nice. read more

Island Party Hut - French toast sticks and chips with salsa - Hawaiian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I love the hut and the great service! Korynna was such a great server and truly made me feel welcomed

korynna was the best bartender! Half a minute for a beer! Even helped us find the right boat!

Island Party Hut is my go-to spot for enjoying the outdoors with a fantastic view of the river. Located just a stone's throw from my apartment, this lively tiki bar offers a perfect blend of casual eats, music, and outdoor games. Whether it's table tennis, Jenga, or cornhole, there's always something fun to do here. Pretty much every other weekend, my friends and I hang out here for a couple of drinks and some games. The atmosphere is always vibrant, and the Mai Tai has become my regular order--it's absolutely good! If you're looking for a relaxed, fun spot by the river, I highly recommend Island Party Hut. read more

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This is an unexpected gem on the Riverwalk in Chicago, it's not super busy tonight, but it is lively, and the prices are affordable. The wine is good. The food is good and Porscha's and Orlando's service was exceptional. The kitchen closes at 8 PM, but as long as people are buying drinks, the bar will stay open much to my delight! I'm sad that the businesses on the Riverwalk both south and north side close November 1 --and don't reopen until 1 May the following year. I will definitely be back next spring! read more

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Drinks were very good. Chips and queso tasted like it came from a bowling alley machine. read more

This place was a complete disaster from start to finish. I was served cold food, asked for a replacement, and they brought out the same cold plate like I wouldn't notice. As you can see in my photos it went from day to night outside! Not once did anyone apologize. The staff was straight-up rude, dismissive, and wouldn't even look me in the face while I was trying to explain the issue. The manager told me he'd refund my $19 and would "be right back." I waited almost 45 minutes....he never returned! I had to go find him myself, just for him to casually say the refund would take 1-2 business days. That would've been fine if he had actually communicated that up front, but he didn't. The entire experience was unprofessional and frustrating. No apology. No accountability. Just a bunch of people acting like paying customers are a burden. I work too hard to waste my money in a place like this. Do yourself a favor and skip Island Party Hut. The stuff is absolutely DISGUSTING!. read more

Island Party Hut - Steak tacos.???????? - Hawaiian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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I loved the bucket cocktails they offer, bartenders were the sweetest. Such a nice spot when the suns shining on you. Shrimp quesadilla didn't disappoint. read more

Island Party Hut in Chicago is known for its fun, tropical themed ambiance and is a popular spot for casual dining and social gatherings. I visited this restaurant in June of 2024 on a bright and sunny day. It was a big crowd of people, but the customer service was still good and quick. I had tiki drinks and salsa and chips that we're tasty. There were live music and entertainment. This restaurant has a waterfront location that offerings a beautiful view of the city. It is a great place to hang out with friends and family if you enjoy hangout outdoors with bugs and the sun beaming down on you. I would definitely hang out here again. read more

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This is my go-to place to enjoy a couple of drinks and enjoy playing corn hole or jenga with my folks on a Summer evening. On my recent visit, my friend and I ordered Mango Tango and Mai Tai. The drinks were very refreshing and a good fitting for warm summer evening. They are usually packed during weekends but have an ample space so getting a table is not that difficult. I have not tried their food so cannot comment on it but they serve light snacks typically. They have a wide range of non-alcoholic drinks as well, I have not tried yet but will surely try next time. Give this place a try to enjoy Summer drinks and have a good time! read more

Island Party Hut - Mango Tango and Mai Tai - Hawaiian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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korynna was an excellent server! it started raining during out meal (we weren't under cover) and she quickly moved us to a covered table. she was also super attentive and even guided us in some hot dog and deep dish pizza places since we aren't from Chicago (from NJ). thanks Korynna!! read more

Finally! There's a large outdoor venue with games. Bags (or cornhole if you prefer), HUGE connect four, and then this game where you swing a string at a hook? It's pretty big outside, so I wouldn't be surprised if there were more things to do and I just didn't get around to it. Besides from the activities, Island Party Hut have a decently sized speciality drink menu with other beer and wine options. Not the largest draft selection, but it did the trick. The cool thing is, you get the drinks in a hut! Talk about a fitting business name. For food, my group got chips and salsa (which was my favorite thing- salsa seemed fresh!), margarita and pepperoni pizza (not too shabby), and the nachos (classic messy goodness). The food wasn't highlight of the experience with all the games and drinks to choose from. Good for snacking though! Island Party Hut is a great space for bringing large groups to have a silly good time on the River. I'm excited to come back with a good group of friends and try some of the creative drinks! read more

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The food was so good. We were expecting just plain bar food but got so much more. The brat was grilled perfectly and the bun was toasted. The chicken sandwich was delicious and juicy. The staff were very friendly. And you can't get a better atmosphere than sitting on the river walk in a Tiki bar setting. read more

Island party hut is our favorite casual hangout place to swing by during summers. There is literally no cap on the seating as they have plenty of it. The service is typically fast, regardless of it being just cocktails or food. Their mai tai is my favorite. They have a wide range of beers on tap too. I love how you can see the fireworks from here while sipping away your cocktails. They also have bags for us to play. Such a fun place and definitely one of my favorites. read more

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Super fun place in the summer but they need to maintain the connect 4 canes and bring back Jenga!

We had a work outing here and it was a cute spot for an event like that! I love anything on the Riverwalk because it's one of my favorite places in Chicago. It's a little further down, so it's not as much traffic as if you were to go to other Riverwalk places like Tiny Tapp. They have games, like bags, jumbo jenga, connect 4, etc. They allowed us to cater food and bring it in and do a wristband deal for an open bar. I am so glad that all of the tables have umbrellas because it started pouring when we were there and the umbrellas were able to keep us all dry! Would definitely recommend! read more

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Liars it's 1115 and they're still closed no one is there at all why would you say 11am open and you're not

Traveling from out of town and wanting to see the skyline from a distance this is a great option. Definitely book the boat with Captain Mack and (Q as the admiral's bartender). Admirals lounge is worth it! You can go anywhere on the boat and come back to air conditioning at any time. Only thing is when we asked about margaritas the machine was not ready, wish that was ready especially buying the on board drink packag! which is worth it! again Q and Captain Mac are the best, very friendly, customer service etc! read more

Island Party Hut - Chicago Skyline - Hawaiian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Nice spot to stop on river walk for a drink. Have only had a beer here while waiting for the fireworks, but always lots of seating and good service. You can also play bags here and they have several different seating types. read more

Island Party Hut - people sitting under umbrellas - Hawaiian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Do NOT buy tickets to go to IPH's Fall Fest on The Riverwalk if you have children. First all children, including infants and toddlers, are full price. They said it's kid friendly, but there was absolutely nothing for a toddler aged kid to do. Even when you asked the staff what buying a ticket for the kid events are, they were unsure and said that maybe face painting is still happening. The games available are bag toss, giant connect four, and throwing a small ring on a hook. Next, the tickets are misleading. It says things will be "featured," but every single thing needs additional tickets. I am not sure where our tickets money went to. It seems that the hayride and pumpkins were included. I get it, it did not use the word "included," but nothing was! Even when we went to get our "free" cider at 4:30 pm, it was not even ready. This is a waste of money for families. read more

Attended their IPH Fall Fest, and I can say I won't be attending it ever again. The people at the entrance were lovely and greeted us made us feel welcomed. But everything after that was a horrible experience. The guys behind the bar were extremely rude, and had a horrible tone of voice when speaking to us as if they were annoyed to be there. Not only to my group but to another customer before us. I expected more photo pop-ups but unfortunately there weren't many I would say only about 4 locations or less to take pictures. If I could give it 0 stars I would. Not worth your money or time better off going somewhere else. read more

Food is phenomenal I get the Shrimp quesadillas and cheese burgers all the time and they're always the best. Great Tiki drinks there's something for everyone suggestions from the bartenders help. Fun games on site to play while drinking or waiting for food. read more

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This place shouldn't be in business. The women's bathroom was out of order, which is unacceptable. The food was unappetizing and poorly prepared. The only decent thing was the play area outside the establishment. Save your time and money--go elsewhere. read more

I went to an all white party on the boat and had a grand time! Q and Maddie provided excellent customer service and I would highly recommend their services! read more

Island party hut is amazing Q and maddy saved the day!!!!!!!!!!!! We loved the view and can't thank you enough for the experience

Q and Maddy were the best! Great service all around and provided a premium experience on the boat. Highly recommend you book with them and their Island Party Hut read more

The concept of Island Party Hut is great! They offer free lawn games like giant connect 4, ping pong and cornhole (just leave your ID at the bar and you can take the paddles or pieces). Unfortunately the drinks leave something to be desired. They were on the weaker side and weren't mixed well. The beer was cold and a much better choice. One cool thing we appreciated was that they can do mocktails for $5, which is great for kids or anyone not wanting to drink. read more

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Over crowded, barely find yourself having more than 2 drinks. Staff hates their job and life.

Terri was AMAZING on our cruise! so nice and accommodating! super nice serving drinks and gave a great personality as well made my experience so great! read more

While visiting Chicago, we stumbled upon this place along the Riverwalk and wanted a place to relax and have a drink before dinner. You walk up to the counter to order your drinks and then take them to the tables. There's plenty of sitting available all along the walk. We very much enjoyed the atmosphere and it was an even better treat that they had live music - guy singing on a guitar. There seemed to be games at some of the tables as well. They have a trailer bathroom you can use, which appeared clean and all in order. The downside I will say is that we didn't actually enjoy the drinks. We tried 3 different specialty/favorites (appearing on their big board). Everything was overly sweet. Still, it's a great spot. read more

We had a great time waiting for the boat. They have food and drinks and live music. The food takes a bit long so don't order it if your in a hurry for a boat ride. read more