Lost Lake is a neighborhood tiki bar on the Northwest Side of Chicago.

Lost Lake

Chicago


Take a seat under the bamboo roof by the banana-leaf wallpaper inside this trendy tiki bar, and swirl a Mystery Gardenia or other tropical drink made from one of 275 rums behind the bar. Lost Lake has won many national accolades for its cocktails. Expect a wait.


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