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Best Happy Hours Chicago


From appetizer specials to deals on drinks, these Chicago bars and restaurants offer some of the best happy hours to be found in the area.


 


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Au Cheval American
14/20
Dining Room at Au Cheval, Chicago, IL 800 W. Randolph St.
Chicago, IL 60707
312-929-4580 | Photo
This modern-day, West Loop diner from Brendan Sodikoff throws calorie caution to the wind. More...

Billy Goat Tavern & Grill Burgers
Quick Bite
Dining Room at Billy Goat Tavern & Grill, Chicago, IL 430 N. Michigan Ave.
Chicago, IL 60611
312-222-1525 | Menu
If you thrive on loud talk, greasy food and cheap drinks with a side of history, this is your nirvana. More...

Bin 36 Contemporary
14/20
Dining Room at Bin 36, Chicago, IL Marina City
339 N. Dearborn St.
Chicago, IL 60611
312-755-9463 | Menu
Don’t underestimate the power of a good wine bar, especially when the food rocks. More...

Mercadito Mexican
No Rating
Dining Room at Mercadito, Chicago, IL 108 W. Kinzie St.
Chicago, IL 60654
312-329-9555 | Menu
Mexican dishes and plenty of tacos for the River North crowd. More...

Morton's The Steakhouse Steakhouse
13/20
Dining Room at Morton 65 E. Wacker Pl.
Chicago, IL 60601
312-201-0410 | Menu
In Chicago, where steak is king, you have to have “it,” and to its credit, Morton's does. More...

The Saloon Steakhouse Steakhouse
11/20
Dining Room at The Saloon Steakhouse, Chicago, IL 200 E. Chestnut St.
Chicago, IL 60611
312-280-5454 | Menu
Sophisticated, masculine steakhouse caters to Mag Mile shoppers and tourists. More...

Shaw's Crab House Seafood
13/20
Dining Room at Shaw 21 E. Hubbard St.
Chicago, IL 60611
312-527-2722 | Menu
High-end, sustainable seafood restaurant with great crab cakes and legs, and notable raw oysters and fish preparations. More...

Sunda Pan-Asian
15/20
Dining Room at Sunda, Chicago, IL 110 W. Illinois St.
Chicago, IL 60654
312-644-0500 | Menu
This hot-spot lures the lovely with a stylish Pan-Asian menu, for which Rodelio Aglibot consults. More...

The Tasting Room Wine Bar
12/20
Dining Room at The Tasting Room, Chicago, IL 1415 W. Randolph St.
Chicago, IL 60607
312-942-1212 | Menu
Hundreds of wines by the bottle, glass, taste and flight --- plus bites --- are the draw at this gathering place. More...

Vines on Clark Italian
13/20
Dining Room at Vines on Clark, Chicago, IL 3554 N. Clark St.
Chicago, IL 60657
773-327-8572 | Menu
Sports take a backseat to Italian standbys at this affordable Wrigleyville Cubby hole. More...


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