VU Rooftop

VU Rooftop

133 E Cermak Rd, Chicago, IL 60616

(312) 256-2991
4.1 (1,539 reviews)
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Opening Hours

Wednesday
6–10 AM, 4–11 PM
Thursday
6–10 AM, 4–11 PM
Friday
6–10 AM, 3 PM–1 AM
Saturday Today Open Now
7–11 AM, 3 PM–1 AM
Sunday
7–11 AM, 4–11 PM
Monday
6–10 AM, 4–11 PM
Tuesday
6–10 AM, 4–11 PM

Customer Reviews & Ratings

4.1
Based on 1,539 customer ratings & reviews
5 Stars
54%
4 Stars
28%
3 Stars
11%
2 Stars
4%
1 Star
3%

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Weekly Hours

  • Wednesday 6–10 AM, 4–11 PM
  • Thursday 6–10 AM, 4–11 PM
  • Friday 6–10 AM, 3 PM–1 AM
  • Saturday Today Open Now 7–11 AM, 3 PM–1 AM
  • Sunday 7–11 AM, 4–11 PM
  • Monday 6–10 AM, 4–11 PM
  • Tuesday 6–10 AM, 4–11 PM

Frequently Asked Questions

What gluten-free options are available on the VU Rooftop menu?

VU Rooftop offers extensive gluten-free selections, including fresh raw oysters with toasted nori mignonette, the multi-tiered Seafood Tower, Korean BBQ Prime Skirt Steak, Pork Belly Skewers with pineapple salad, and vegetable sides like sautéed broccolini with chili crunch oil and green goddess marble potatoes.

How are portions structured for group dining at VU Rooftop?

The menu emphasizes shareable dining, featuring dedicated "for the table" plates priced between $10 and $23—such as Korean Fried Chicken Wings, Whipped Goat Cheese with seeded crackers, and Salt + Pepper Shrimp—alongside raw bar selections and skewered meats that allow tables to sample broadly.

What can guests expect regarding raw bar items and signature seafood towers?

Raw bar options highlight fresh seafood with distinct global twists, ranging from individual oysters served with toasted nori mignonette to a lavish $145 Seafood Tower featuring spicy tuna tartare, kaffir lime lobster salad, jumbo cocktail shrimp, and fresh oysters.

What parking options are available near VU Rooftop on Cermak Road?

VU Rooftop does not have a private parking lot; however, guests can find nearby street parking or utilize app-based paid parking reservations (such as SpotHero) for neighboring garages near Cermak Road.

Are vegetarian dishes readily available on the menu?

Yes, vegetarian diners can choose from dishes like the Whipped Goat Cheese with green tomato marmalade ($14), Parker House Rolls with black garlic brown butter ($10), Mafaldine Pasta tossed in pistachio arugula pesto with pulled burrata ($25), and several seasonal salads.

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