LOCAL DISH | Beachfront Dining & Drinks at Aura on the Lake in Chicago
- Glancer Magazine
- Jul 1, 2025
- 2 min read
Dog Friendly & Fun for Everyone at Aura on the Lake in Chicago
CHICAGO–Located on the sandy shores of Kathy Osterman Beach in Chicago’s lively Edgewater neighborhood, Aura on the Lake is a new beachside dining concept from Lindsey Anderson, owner of Uvae Kitchen & Wine Bar and the Fromagerie & Tasting Room. As an extension of the Uvae brand, Aura aims to offer a casual yet high-quality dining experience along the lakefront. The elevated menu is complete with bold flavors designed to pair perfectly with sunshine and stunning waterfront views.
Menu highlights will include appetizers like Coconut Shrimp and with pineapple and sweet & sour dipping sauce, Lobster Nachos with truffle cheese, pico de gallo and scallions, a variety of refreshing salads like the Beach Cobb with mixed greens, lobster, pork belly, avocado, tomato, scallions, hardboiled egg and an herb vinaigrette, and a selection of hand-held items including Lobster Cake Sliders with tarragon aioli and arugula and a Luau Burger with tamarind bbq, grilled pineapple, pickled red onions and mixed greens. For dessert, patrons can enjoy options like Churros, Grilled Pineapple Upside Down Cake and more. A kids menu will also be available.
Guests can savor fresh bites and delicious summer drinks in the inviting main dining area with seating for 60 guests or they can unwind in a private cabana rental. With live music setting the vibe on Friday and Sunday and a dog-friendly atmosphere, Aura is the perfect spot to sip, savor, and soak in the lakefront breeze. Fridays will feature a live band from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. and on Sundays a DJ will hit the decks from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Visit Aura on the Lake in Chicago today - you will be so happy you di!
