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5 Rabanitos
Pilsen · Mexican
Pilsen Dinner Favorite
Repeatedly recommended sit-down Mexican dinner spot in Pilsen.
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501 Local
Winnetka (suburb) · American
North Shore Happy Hour
Casual American with a good North Shore happy hour.
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5411 Empanadas
West Loop · Argentinian
Empanada Twosdays
Deeply discounted baked Argentinian empanadas.
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Aba
Fulton Market · Mediterranean
West Loop Rooftop Patio
West Loop rooftop patio with Fulton Market skyline views.
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Abbey Pub
Avondale · American
All You Can Eat Fish & Chips
$9.95 All You Can Eat Fish & Chips
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Aboyer
Winnetka (suburb) · French
North Shore French Bistro
French bistro destination on the North Shore.
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AceBounce
Loop · American
Midweek Cocktail Discounts
Late-afternoon cocktail discounts and casual ping-pong play specials.
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Aire Rooftop Bar
River North · Rooftop Bar
Weekday Happy Hour
$10 signature drinks.
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Al's #1 Italian Beef
University Village · Italian Beef
The Original Gravy-Dipped Beef
Classic gravy-dipped Italian beef with hot giardiniera since 1938.
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Alla Vita
West Loop · Italian
Crowd-Pleasing Italian
Polished Italian, easy crowd-pleaser.
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Andros Taverna
Logan Square · Greek
Beautiful Greek Room
Greek dining in a beautiful room.
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Antico Posto
Oak Brook (suburb) · Italian
Sunday Cavatelli
Slow-cooked meat sauce featuring braised beef, Italian sausage, and a giant beef meatball.
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Antico Posto (Oak Brook)
Oak Brook (suburb) · Italian
Suburban Italian Destination
Suburban Italian dining destination.
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Aroy Thai
Ravenswood · Thai
Lunch Specials
Daily lunch specials with soup or salad included
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Artango Bar and Steakhouse
Lincoln Square · Argentinian
Argentine Wine Happy Hour
Deeply discounted Argentine wines and steakhouse bites.
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Atelier
Lincoln Square · New American
Cocktail Happy Hour
$12 Michelin-adjacent cocktails and rotating a la carte discounts.
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Au Cheval
West Loop · American/Burgers
The Original Cheeseburger (with egg + bacon)
Widely cited as one of the best burgers in America — thick-cut bacon, fried egg, dijonnaise. No reservations; expect a 1-2 hour wait.
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Au Levain
Lincoln Square · Bakery
Pastry Happy Hour
Buy One, Get One free pastries.
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avec
West Loop · Mediterranean/Wine Bar
Shareable Mediterranean Small Plates
Syd's pre-service sneak peek and pep talk with restaurateur Donnie Madia happens here. Known for chorizo-stuffed dates and wood-fired flatbread.
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Avondale Tap
Avondale · American
Half-Price Wings All Night
Half-price wings all night long.
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Bang Bang Pie & Biscuits
Logan Square · Bakery
Weekend Biscuits & Pie
Weekend morning scratch-made biscuit and specialty pie slice combinations.
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Bar Siena
West Loop · Italian
Weekday Happy Hour
Discounted bombocconi, specialty pizzas, and $8 drafts/cocktails.
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Bar Sotano
West Loop · American
$1 Oysters All Night
All-night happy hour with $1 oysters, Wednesdays only.
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Bavarian Lodge
Lisle (suburb) · German
Hidden Suburban German Gem
A popular but under-the-radar suburban German restaurant.
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Bavette's Bar & Boeuf
River North · Steakhouse
Iconic Ribeye
Iconic vibe, great ribeye steak.
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Bayan Ko Diner
Ravenswood · Filipino/Cuban
Filipino/Cuban Diner
Filipino/Cuban diner, wonderful and distinctive.
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Beatrix
River North · American
Weekday Happy Hour
$6 local beers, $7 select wines, and $12 prime burgers.
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Beer Temple
Avondale · Pizza/Beer
20% Off Whole Pizzas
20% off any whole pizza for dine-in guests on Wednesdays.
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Best Intentions
Avondale · American
$6 Smash Burger
Affordable, delicious smash burger for about $6.
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Bhelpuri
Logan Square · Indian
Indian Street Food
Indian street food in Logan Square.
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Big Star
Wicker Park · Mexican/Tacos
Taco Tuesday
$2 tacos on Tuesdays — best in the city
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Billy Goat Tavern
Loop · American
Cheezborger Tavern
Immensely historic subterranean tavern with cheap, no-frills double cheeseburgers.
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Birrieria Saldivar
Pilsen · Mexican
Top-Tier Birria Tacos
Top-tier birria tacos destination.
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Birrieria Zaragoza
Uptown · Mexican/Birria
Birria Tatemada (Oven-Roasted Goat)
165-year-old family recipe; goat is steamed 5 hrs, marinated in ancho mole, then oven-roasted. Featured on Netflix's Taco Chronicles. Try the quesabirria combo.
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Bistro Campagne
Lincoln Square · French
Bottomless Mussels Tuesday
French bistro comfort food at its finest.
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Bistronomic
Gold Coast · French
Bottomless Weekend Brunch
Bottomless mimosas $24.50 or red/white sangria $31.95, with brunch entree or sandwich purchase; 90-minute limit
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Blind Faith Cafe
Evanston (suburb) · Vegetarian
North Shore Vegetarian Institution
Vegetarian North Shore institution.
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Blue Sushi Sake Grill
River North · Japanese
Weekend Happy Hour
Happy hour Saturday 3-6pm and all day Sunday.
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Bob Chinn's Crab House
Wheeling (suburb) · Seafood/Steak
Mai Tais + Garlic Rolls + King Crab
Chicagoland seafood institution since 1982 — reportedly one of the highest-grossing independent restaurants in the US. Famous for its Mai Tai, warm garlic rolls, and Alaskan king crab; ask about the seasonal Nantucket scallops.
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Boefhaus
West Town · Steakhouse
Weekend Date Night Spot
Locally loved steak-focused restaurant, frequently recommended for a memorable Saturday date night.
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Boonie's
Ravenswood · Filipino
Modern Filipino Dishes
Praised for modern takes on Filipino dishes like sisig.
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Brownstone Tavern
North Center · Bar
$4 Lagunitas + $6 Moscow Mules
$4 Lagunitas Beers or Jameson Shots / $6 Moscow Mules
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Bryn Mawr Breakfast Club
Edgewater · American Breakfast
Indulgent Big-Portion Breakfast
A local favorite for indulgent, generously portioned breakfast dishes.
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Bub City
River North · BBQ
Midweek BBQ Plate Special
Midweek barbecue plate specials, draft deals, and live country music.
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Budacki's Drive In
Lincoln Square · Hot Dogs/American
Deal reported but unconfirmed
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Burt's Place
Morton Grove (suburb) · Deep Dish Pizza
Build-Your-Own Deep Dish
Legendary, low-key deep dish spot run out of a residential storefront — the late Burt Katz is considered a godfather of Chicago deep dish. Caramelized crust edge, thick but not over-breaded. Beer/wine only, no pineapple. Closed Monday.
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Burwood Tap
Lincoln Park · American
Free Food Buffet + $2 Cosmos
Free Food Buffet 7pm + $2 Cosmos
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Cafe Lucci
Glenview (suburb) · Italian
Old-School Family Italian
Old-school Italian family dinner spot.
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Caffè Oliva
Streeterville · Italian
Lakefront Resort Vibe
Ohio Street Beach lakefront and skyline resort vibe.
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Café Ba-Ba-Reeba!
Lincoln Park · Spanish/Tapas
Sangria & Tapas Happy Hour
$5.50 red sangria glasses ($22 pitchers) and a budget tapas menu.
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Calumet Fisheries
Beverly · Seafood
James Beard Award Smokehouse
Smoked fish served right off the 95th Street bridge.
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Canal Street Eatery
West Loop · American
Weekday Happy Hour
$10 cocktails, $13 pizzas, $3-4 beers.
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Cariño
River North · Contemporary Mexican
Top-Ranked Tasting Menu
Ranked the #1 Michelin-starred restaurant in Chicago by local diners in 2024; known for its huitlacoche ravioli.
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Carnitas Uruapan
Little Village · Mexican
Go-To Carnitas
The most recommended spot in the city for carnitas.
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Carnivale
West Loop · Latin American
Happy Hour Tapas + Cocktails
Latin tapas + signature cocktails at happy hour pricing
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Casa Latina Bar & Grill
Avondale · Latin American
$1 Taco Tuesday
$1 tacos every Tuesday.
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Cebu Chicago
Lakeview · Filipino
Ube Brûlée French Toast / Kamayan Feast
Elevated Filipino brunch and dinner spot. The Ube Brûlée French Toast is the standout dish; also offers a shareable Kamayan Feast for groups/celebrations. Closed Tue/Wed.
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Cellar Door Provisions
Logan Square · Bakery
Bakery-Cafe-Dinner Darling
Beloved bakery/cafe/dinner spot.
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Central Park Bar
Avondale · American
Half-Priced Menu
Massive half-priced menu across the board at this neighborhood tavern.
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Cheesies Pub & Grub
Wrigleyville · American
$1 Wings Until 3AM
$1 wings every Wednesday night until 3am.
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Chef's Special Cocktail Bar
Logan Square · Cocktail Bar
Daily Happy Hour
$6 draft beer, $11 select cocktails.
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CheSa's Bistro & Bar
Avondale · Southern/Creole/Cajun
Bottomless Weekend Brunch
$22.50 bottomless brunch with mimosa flight or carafe options; Black woman-owned, gluten-free friendly menu
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Cho Sun Ok
North Center · Korean BBQ
Neighborhood KBBQ Institution
Popular BYOB Korean BBQ spot that draws lines on weekends.
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Choigodang
Glenview (suburb) · Korean
Korean Comfort Food
Korean comfort food in the North Shore suburbs.
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Cindy's Rooftop
The Loop · Rooftop Bar
Happy Hour Cocktails + Skyline Views
Half-price signature cocktails during happy hour with Chicago skyline views
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Cité
Streeterville · American
70th Floor Lakefront Views
Unmatched lakefront skyline views from Lake Point Tower.
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Cleo's Pub
Ukrainian Village · American/Pub
$7 Fish & Chips + $4 Well Drinks
$7 Fish & Chips + $4 Well Drinks
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Clever Coyote at The Robey
Wicker Park · Cocktail Bar
Daily $9 Happy Hour
$9 drinks and menu items, seven days a week.
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Club Lucky
Bucktown · Italian
Red-Sauce Italian Martini Vibe
Red-sauce Italian, martini vibe.
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Cobblestone Café & Bistro
Lincoln Square · American
Charcuterie & Wine Night
50% off artisan charcuterie boards and $6 glasses of wine.
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Convito Cafe & Market
Wilmette (suburb) · Cafe
Long-Running Market & Cafe
Long-running market and cafe institution.
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Crisp
Lincoln Park · Korean
Korean Fried Chicken
Korean fried chicken at multiple locations.
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Cy's Crab House
North Center · Seafood
All You Can Eat Fish Fry
All You Can Eat Fish Fry at bar only - not valid with other offers
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D'Agostino's Pizza
Lincoln Park · Pizza
Half Off Large One-Topping Pizza
Half off any large one-topping pizza on Wednesdays.
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D'Amato's Bakery
West Town · Italian Bakery/Sandwiches
Chicken Cutlet Caesar Sub + Fresh Bread
Referenced in The Bear as one of the neighborhood's real institutions. Famous for the chicken cutlet Caesar sub, thin-crust pizza by the slice, and cannoli.
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Da Local Boy
The Loop · Hawaiian
OG Plate / Spam Musubi / Surf & Turf
One of few Hawaiian spots in the Loop — huge lunch portions, spam musubi, and a standout surf & turf (short rib + shrimp). Breakfast/lunch only.
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Daisies
Logan Square · Italian
Pasta & Midwestern Produce
Pasta, Midwestern produce, great brunch/lunch.
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Daisy's Po'Boy and Tavern
West Town · Southern
Weekday Happy Hour
$6-7 mini sandwiches, $11 wings, half-price draft beer.
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Daley's Restaurant
Woodlawn · American
Operating Since 1892
One of the city's oldest continuously operating restaurants.
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Dave's Italian Kitchen
Evanston (suburb) · Italian
Lasagna con Amore — Best Value in the Area
Evanston red-sauce institution since 1975; a full lasagna order runs about $14.50 (vs. $26 for a comparable dish at a chain like Maggiano's) and easily makes two meals.
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Deacon Brodie's
Lincoln Park · Bar
$2.50 Labatt's Blue
$2.50 Labatt's Blue Bottles
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Dell Rooster
West Town · American
Weekend Happy Hour
$6 snacks, $4 beers, $8 wine.
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Demera Ethiopian
Uptown · Ethiopian
Happy Hour Injera + Beer
Ethiopian beer specials with appetizer plates during happy hour
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Di Pescara
Northbrook (suburb) · Seafood/Italian
Happy Hour
Lettuce Entertain You seafood/Italian happy hour at Northbrook Court.
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Dig The Club
Lincoln Park · Bar/Nightclub
$3 Almost All Shots
$3 almost all shots all night
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Dovetail Brewery
Ravenswood · Brewery
Industry Night
Discounts on German-style draft beers all day.
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DSTRKT
Wicker Park · American
AYCE Wings Wednesday
All-you-can-eat wings for about $20.
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Duck Duck Goat
West Loop · Chinese-American
Fun Chinese Dinner
Fun Chinese-American dinner destination.
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Duffy's Tavern
Lincoln Park · American
Free Sliders at Midnight
Free sliders at midnight
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Duke of Perth
Lakeview · Scottish/Pub
All-You-Can-Eat Fish & Chips
AYCE fish and chips, Wednesdays and Fridays.
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Durkin's Tavern
Ravenswood · American
$20 Happy Meal Package
$20 Happy Meal from 6-11pm (food + drinks)
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EJ's Place
Skokie (suburb) · Steakhouse
Classic Steak & Chops
Classic steak and chops institution.
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El Mariachi Tequila Bar & Grill
Lakeview East · Mexican
Weekend Bottomless Mimosas
$20 bottomless mimosas during weekend brunch service
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Elske
West Loop · New American/Tasting Menu
Michelin-Starred Tasting Menu
Chef David Posey gives Syd a cameo kitchen takeover in Season 3. Scandinavian-inflected tasting menu with a non-alcoholic juice pairing option.
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Ema
River North · Mediterranean
Sunday Mediterranean Spread
Discounted dips, mezze, and specialized craft cocktails.
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Emerald Loop
Loop · American
Friday Loop Happy Hour
$6 Blue Moon pints, $14 Lobster Mac & Cheese, and $12 Cajun Tilapia.
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Estelle's Cafe & Lounge
Wicker Park · American
Thursday Half-Price Drinks
Late-night legendary rock bar featuring half-priced drinks.
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Ever
Fulton Market/West Loop · Fine Dining/Tasting Menu
Three-Michelin-Star Tasting Menu
Curtis Duffy's tasting-menu restaurant, the real-life backdrop for Richie's hospitality arc (S2E7 'Forks'). Reserve via Resy/Tock weeks ahead.
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Fat Rice
Logan Square · Asian Fusion
Creative Asian Fusion
Creative Asian fusion cuisine.
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Fatpour Tap Works
Wicker Park · American
Monday $9 Burger
$9 burger special on Mondays.
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Feld
West Town · New American
Michelin-Starred Newer Destination
Michelin-starred newer destination restaurant.
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Forbidden Root
West Town · Brewery
Underrated Burger
Underrated spot with a great burger.
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Francesco's Hole in the Wall
Northbrook (suburb) · Italian
Lively Authentic Italian
Praised for lively, authentic Italian dinners in Northbrook.
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Frontera Grill
River North · Mexican
Rick Bayless's Mexican Flagship
Rick Bayless's Mexican flagship restaurant.
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Full Shilling Public House
Wrigleyville · Irish American
Free Wing Buffet + Fish & Chips
Free Wing Buffet 5-7pm + $6.99 All-You-Can-Eat Fish n Chips
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Garcia's Restaurant
Lincoln Square/Ravenswood · Mexican
Carne Asada Burrito / Tortilla Soup
Longtime neighborhood Mexican spot. Reviewers single out the carne asada tacos and burritos and a tortilla soup recognized by the Chicago Tribune; also known for fajitas and large-format margarita pitchers.
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Gene & Georgetti
River North · Steakhouse
Chicago's Oldest Steakhouse
Founded 1941, dripping in old-school mob/Rat Pack history.
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Gene & Jude's
River Grove · Chicago Classic
Chicago-Style Depression Dog
No-frills Chicago dog — mustard only no ketchup — a true Chicago institution
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Ghareeb Nawaz
West Ridge · Pakistani/Indian
24/7 Budget Biryani
Legendary budget dining; giant plates of biryani and paratha rolls available 24/7 for under $10.
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Giant
Logan Square · New American
Restaurant Week Half-Off Bottle Deal
Stood in for a fictional French restaurant in Season 3, filmed with Giant's real chefs. Known for saffron pasta with crab; during Chicago Restaurant Week, tables seated before 6pm get half off a bottle of wine.
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Gibsons Bar & Steakhouse
Gold Coast · Steakhouse
Bone-In Filet / Crab Cakes
The original, flagship Gibsons — a Chicago power-dinner institution since 1989. Famous for oversized cuts (the porterhouse routinely gets called out) and crab cakes.
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Gilt Bar
River North · American
Early Evening Happy Hour
Half-price select cocktails and library-vibe dining bites.
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Gino's East
Streeterville · Deep Dish Pizza
Happy Hour Deep Dish + Beer
Deep dish pizza + domestic beer during happy hour
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Gio's BBQ and Bar
Ravenswood · BBQ/American
Monday PBR & Burger Combo
$4 PBR Tall Boys alongside a $10.50 Burger & Fries combo.
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Giordano's
Loop · Pizza
Legendary Stuffed Deep Dish
One of Chicago's essential stuffed deep-dish institutions.
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Girl & The Goat
West Loop · American/Gastro
Happy Hour Bar Menu
Full happy hour bar menu with snacks and cocktails at the bar only
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Graceful Ordinary
St. Charles (suburb) · American
Riverside Dining
Beautiful setting, especially the quieter tables by the river.
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Green Door Tavern
River North · American
Post-Fire Historic Tavern
Built 1872, post-Great Chicago Fire historic tavern.
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Hackney's on Lake
Glenview (suburb) · American
Classic North Shore Burger
Classic North Shore burger and tavern institution.
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HaiSous
Pilsen · Vietnamese
Upscale Modern Vietnamese
Acclaimed modern Vietnamese fine dining in Pilsen.
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HaiSous Vietnamese Kitchen
Pilsen · Vietnamese
Happy Hour Pho + Beer
Vietnamese beers + half-price pho during happy hour
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Hamilton's Bar & Grill
Edgewater · Bar
You Call It $3 All Call Drinks
All Call Drinks $3 (you choose the spirit)
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Happy Camper Pizza
Wrigleyville · Pizza
Weekend Bottomless Mimosas
$35 bottomless mimosas or Bloody Marys - Fri from 10:30am, Sat & Sun 10am-1:30pm, 2-hour limit
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Haymarket Pub & Brewery
West Loop · Brewery
Weekday Happy Hour
$6 16oz beers, well cocktails.
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Herm's Palace
Skokie (suburb) · American Breakfast
Old-School Breakfast/Lunch
Old-school breakfast and lunch diner.
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Hewn
Evanston (suburb) · Bakery
Excellent Bakery
Excellent bakery worth a morning stop.
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Hometown Coffee & Juice
Winnetka (suburb) · Cafe
Lighter Breakfast/Lunch
Lighter breakfast and lunch spot.
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Hopleaf Bar
Andersonville · Belgian Beer Bar
Belgian Beer Happy Hour
Rotating Belgian and craft imports at happy hour pricing
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House 406
Northbrook (suburb) · American
Date-Night American
Solid date-night American cuisine.
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Hubbard Inn
River North · American
$1 Oyster Happy Hour
$1 oysters and $5 drafts.
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Hugo's Frog Bar
River North · Seafood
$1 Oyster & Half-Off Wine
$1 oysters and half off every bottle of wine.
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Ihawan
Avondale · Filipino
Family BBQ Plates
Filipino BBQ family-style plates at affordable prices
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Indienne
River North · Indian
Michelin-Starred Indian
Michelin-starred Indian tasting menu.
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Italian Village
Loop · Italian
City's Oldest Italian Restaurant
The city's oldest Italian restaurant, since 1927.
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Jake Melnick's Corner Tap
Streeterville · American/BBQ/Wings
Deal reported but unconfirmed
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Jarasa Kabob
Skokie (suburb) · Middle Eastern
Top Kebabs in Skokie
Widely recommended for kebabs and halal lunch specials.
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Jerk 48
Woodlawn · Caribbean
Wing Wednesday
6 whole wood-fired Jamaican jerk wings for $17.99.
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Jim's Original
University Village · Hot Dogs
24/7 Maxwell Street Polish
Historic 24/7 stand; every Polish sausage or pork chop sandwich comes with grilled onions and fries.
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Joe's Seafood, Prime Steak & Stone Crab
River North · Seafood/Steakhouse
Half-Priced Oyster Hour
Half-priced oysters on the half shell and cocktails in the lounge.
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Johnny's Kitchen & Tap
Glenview (suburb) · American
Neighborhood Standby
Longtime neighborhood standby for happy hour and dinner.
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Joong Boo Market
Avondale · Korean
$30 Sashimi Platter (Reg. $50)
Sashimi platter for 4 discounted from $50 to $30, Wednesdays and Fridays.
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Kabobi
Lincoln Square · Persian
Generous Persian Portions
Generous portions of Persian cuisine, often enough for multiple meals.
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Kasama
West Town/Ukrainian Village · Filipino
2-Michelin-Star Filipino Cafe + Tasting Menu
World's first Michelin-starred Filipino restaurant; weekend cafe (pastries, breakfast sandwich) 9am-3pm, tasting menu dinner by reservation. Expect a long line; order online ~15 min before opening.
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Kaufman's Deli
Skokie (suburb) · Jewish Deli
Jewish Deli Classic
A classic Jewish deli institution.
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Kie Gol Lanee
Avondale · Oaxacan Mexican
Oaxacan Specialties
Praised for authentic Oaxacan dishes in the Logan Square/Avondale area.
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King Crab House
River North · Seafood
75-Cent Oyster Bar
75-cent oysters at the bar with a two-drink minimum.
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King Drive Crispy Chicken
Bronzeville · American
South Side Fried Chicken
South Side staple for quick-service fried chicken boxes with mild sauce.
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Kuma's Corner
Avondale · Burgers/American
Happy Hour Burger + Beer
Half-price burgers + $4 Old Style during happy hour
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L. Woods Tap & Pine Lodge
Lincolnwood (suburb) · American
Spit-Roasted Turkey Dinner
Iconic Tuesday night spit-roasted turkey dinner with stuffing, gravy, and cranberry.
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La Chaparrita
Pilsen · Mexican
Authentic Mexico City Tacos
Authentic Mexico City-style tacos.
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La Lunita
Logan Square · Mexican
Friday Happy Hour
$8 margaritas/palomas, $4 Mexican beers, and $10 esquites/guacamole.
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La Paloma
Chinatown/Bridgeport · Mexican
Taco Tuesdays + Margaritas
Taco Tuesday specials with margarita deals
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La Petite Vie
Western Springs (suburb) · French
Western Suburbs French
Amazing French cuisine in the western suburbs.
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Lao Peng You
Ukrainian Village · Chinese/Dumplings
Dan Dan Noodles + Handmade Dumplings
Dumpling specialist name-checked as part of The Bear's real-Chicago dining montage. Cold noodles with beef and the lamb-and-cumin pastry are standouts; expect a wait on weekends. Closed Mon-Wed.
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Lao Sze Chuan
Chinatown · Chinese/Szechuan
Early Bird Dinner Special
Early bird dinner pricing on weeknights — full menu discount
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Lardon
West Town · American
Prix Fixe Date Night
Prix fixe menu for around $100 for two, good for date night with drinks.
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Lawrence Fish Market
Albany Park · Sushi/Seafood
Cash-Only Sushi Counter
No-seating carryout sushi counter offering party platters at wholesale prices.
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Le Bouchon
Bucktown · French
Tiny French Classic
Tiny French classic institution.
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Le Sud
Roscoe Village · French
Three-Course Prix Fixe
$45 three-course prix fixe menu.
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Leavitt Street Inn
Bucktown · American
High-Quality Smash Burger
High-quality smash burger, a local favorite.
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Legal Sea Foods
River North · Seafood
$1 Oyster Happy Hour
$1 oysters during happy hour at Marina City.
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Libertad
Skokie (suburb) · Latin
Latin Small Plates
One of Skokie's best for Latin small plates.
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Drink Special
Lil' Ba-Ba-Reeba!
River North · Spanish/Tapas
Bottomless Sangria Weekend Brunch
Bottomless red or white sangria (with food purchase)
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Food Special
Lincoln Station
Lincoln Park · American/Seafood
All You Can Eat Beer-Battered Cod
$7.95 All You Can Eat Beer-Battered Cod
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Loaf Lounge
Avondale · Cafe/Bakery
The Real 'Bear Chocolate Cake'
Co-run by Sarah Mispagel, the pastry chef who created Marcus's Season 1 chocolate cake — you can order the actual cake here. Also known for its breakfast sandwich with hash brown.
Drink Special
Lonesome Rose
Logan Square · Tex-Mex
Weekday Happy Hour
$8 house margaritas, $2 PBRs, and $7 nachos.
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Drink Special
Longman & Eagle
Logan Square · American/Gastropub
Happy Hour Whiskey + Beer
Rotating whiskey and beer specials during happy hour
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Food Special
Los Comales
Pilsen · Mexican
Taco Wednesday
Highly discounted street tacos at a historic citywide chain.
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Food Special
Lou Malnati's Pizzeria
River North · Deep Dish Pizza
Lunch Specials
Lunch special deep dish personal pizza + drink
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Lou Mitchell's
The Loop · American Diner
100+ Year Breakfast Institution
Referenced in Season 3, appears on-screen in Season 4/5. Everything made from scratch; free donut holes and orange wedges while you wait, soft-serve after your meal. Closed Mon/Tue.
Drink Special
Ludlow Liquors
Avondale · American
Daily Happy Hour
$10 classic cocktails, $8 wines, and $3 boilermakers.
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Macello
West Loop · Italian
Wood-Fired Pizza Discount
Mid-week wood-fired Apulian pizza discounts.
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Mako
River North · Japanese
Omakase-Focused Sushi
Omakase-focused sushi destination.
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Manny's Cafeteria & Deli
Bronzeville · Deli
Mountain-High Corned Beef
Historic Jewish deli famous for towering corned beef sandwiches.
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Maple & Ash
River North · Steakhouse
Bold Theatrical Steakhouse
Bold, theatrical steakhouse experience.
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Food + Drink
Maplewood Brewery & Distillery
Logan Square · Brewery
Wednesday Burger Combo
Double patty burger, fries, and a beer+shot combo for $22.
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Margie's Candies
Bucktown · Ice Cream/Candy
The Original Banana Split
90-year-old family-run ice cream parlor, Syd's food-tour finale in Season 5 ('Sundae'). Huge banana splits served in classic clamshell dishes; the Beatles and Rolling Stones both stopped in.
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Maria's
Rosemont (suburb) · Mexican
Reliable Local Mexican
A dependable Rosemont favorite for Mexican food.
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Drink Special
Maria's Packaged Goods
Bridgeport · Dive Bar/Craft Beer
Happy Hour Specials
Craft beer and cocktail specials during happy hour
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Iconic/Notable
Marz Community Brewing
Bridgeport · Brewery
Smash Burger & Pinball
Excellent smash burgers with pinball machines and video games.
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Food Special
Matilda
Lakeview · American/Pub
Taco Tuesday
Fish, shrimp, beef, and fried chicken tacos
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Max and Benny's
Northbrook (suburb) · Deli
Deli/Breakfast Institution
Longtime deli and breakfast institution.
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Maxwells Trading
West Town · New American
Weekend Dinner Standout
A locally acclaimed weekend dinner destination in West Town, frequently praised for exceeding expectations.
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Food + Drink
McGee's Tavern
Lincoln Park · American
$20 Buffet + Open Bar Package
$20 package: buffet + all drafts and well drinks 6:30-11pm
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Mi Tocaya Antojeria
Logan Square · Mexican
Neighborhood Favorite Mexican
A widely praised, elevated-casual Mexican spot in Logan Square with a loyal local following.
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Mia Francesca
Lakeview · Italian
Rigatoni alla Vodka / Pistachio Profiteroles
The flagship of the Francesca's restaurant group — a Lakeview institution for rustic Italian. Standouts: rigatoni alla vodka with sausage and ricotta, roasted beets, and pistachio profiteroles for dessert. Large portions, big wine list.
Food Special
Michael's Pizza
Uptown · Pizza/Wings
24-Piece Wings for $20
24 hot wings for $20 every Tuesday.
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Food + Drink
Middlebrow Beer Co.
Avondale · Pizza/Beer
Half Price Pizza + Cheap Beer/Wine
Happy hour with half price pizzas and $5-8 beer/wine, Wednesday through Friday.
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Drink Special
Millennium Park Beer Garden
The Loop · Outdoor Beer Garden
Seasonal Craft Beer Garden
Rotating local Chicago craft beers in outdoor setting next to Cloud Gate
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Milly's Pizza in the Pan
Uptown · Pizza
Excellent Pan Pizza
Excellent pan pizza destination.
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Mino's Italian
Winnetka (suburb) · Italian
Polished Date-Night Italian
Polished Italian, date-night worthy.
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Food + Drink
Mirella's Tavern
Portage Park · American
$12 Burger + Happy Hour
Family-run tavern; $12 burger paired with happy hour pricing.
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Mirra
Bucktown · American
Newer Bib Gourmand Pick
Newer Bib Gourmand pick in Bucktown.
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Momotaro
West Loop · Japanese
Sushi With Strong Bar
Sushi/Japanese with a strong bar downstairs.
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Monteverde
West Loop · Italian
Acclaimed Handmade Pasta
Widely regarded as one of the best pasta destinations in Chicago.
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Drink Special
Moonflower
Portage Park · American
$6 Cocktails Daily
$6 cocktails every day from 4-6pm.
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Food Special
Moretti's Ristorante and Pizzeria
Edison Park · Italian/Pizza
Daily Food Deals / $12 Lunch Special
Neighborhood red-sauce Italian/pizza spot; reviewers specifically call out rotating daily food deals (burger and steak specials mentioned) and a $12 lunch special that includes a full combo.
Drink Special
Mother's Ruin
Avondale · American
365-Day Happy Hour
Happy hour from 4-7pm, 365 days a year.
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Food + Drink
Mott St
Wicker Park · Asian-American
Bib Gourmand Burger
Great burger, Bib Gourmand-level food and happy hour.
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Mr. Beef
River North · Italian Beef
The Real 'Original Beef of Chicagoland'
The real-life Italian beef counter that inspired The Bear. Order it 'dipped' (submerged in gravy) with hot giardiniera. Closes ~4pm daily, closed Sunday. Cash saves on card fees.
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Napolita
Wilmette (suburb) · Pizza
Wood-Fired Family Pizza
Wood-fired pizza, good family pick.
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Drink Special
New Line Tavern
Lincoln Park · Bar
$4 Goose Island + $8 Cocktails
$4 Goose Island Beers + $8 Signature Cocktails
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Nhu Lan Bakery
West Town · Vietnamese
Incredible Banh Mi
Incredible and inexpensive banh mi sandwiches, most under $10.
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Drink Special
Nicky's of Beverly
Beverly · American
Daily Happy Hour
Cheap craft beer and casual South Side fast-food royalty.
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NoMI
Gold Coast · Modern American/French/Sushi
Chateaubriand Oscar for Two / Skuna Bay Salmon / Tiger Roll
Park Hyatt's signature dining room overlooking the Water Tower. Notable dishes: Chateaubriand Oscar for Two (Creekstone beef tenderloin, hollandaise), Skuna Bay Salmon, and the Tiger Roll (snow crab, shrimp tempura, spicy tuna). Rooftop NoMI Garden open seasonally.
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North Pond
Lincoln Park · New American
Pond-Edge Dining
Pond-edge dining in Lincoln Park with a quiet skyline backdrop.
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O'Shaughnessy's Public House
Ravenswood · Irish Pub
Deal reported but unconfirmed
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Obélix
River North · French
French Brasserie Excellence
French brasserie excellence.
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Oceanique
Evanston (suburb) · Seafood
Special Occasion Seafood
Special occasion seafood and fine dining.
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Drink Special
Old Town Ale House
Old Town · Dive Bar
All Day Cheap Drinks
Cash only - one of Chicago's cheapest drinks all day every day
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Orange Garden
Uptown · Chinese
Oldest Chinese Restaurant
Oldest Chinese restaurant in Chicago, since 1932.
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Osteria Langhe
Logan Square · Italian (Piedmontese)
Piedmontese Regional Cuisine
Specializes in food from Italy's Piedmont region; a Logan Square favorite for authentic regional Italian.
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Owen & Engine
Bucktown · American/British
Burger, Beer & Bourbon Special
Burger, a beer, and a bourbon shot bundled together on Tuesdays.
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Paik's Noodle
Glenview (suburb) · Korean-Chinese
Casual Korean-Chinese Noodles
Casual Korean-Chinese noodles.
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Paprika
Lincoln Square · Mediterranean
Family-Run Made-to-Order
Family-run spot where every dish is made to order.
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Parachute
Avondale · Korean-American
Korean-American Fine Dining
Korean-American fine dining destination.
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Food + Drink
Parlor Pizza Bar
West Town · Pizza
2-for-1 Pizzas + $5 Apps
Daily happy hour with buy-one-get-one pizzas and $5 appetizers, 5-7pm.
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Food Special
Paulie Gee's Wicker Park
Wicker Park · Pizza
2 Slices + Drink Deal
Two slices and a soda or beer for $10, Monday through Wednesday.
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Pequod's (Morton Grove)
Morton Grove (suburb) · Pizza
Beloved Caramelized-Crust Pizza
Frequently recommended Morton Grove pizza spot.
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Pequod's Pizza
Lincoln Park · Deep Dish Pizza
Caramelized-Crust Deep Dish
Since 1970, famous for the caramelized cheese ring baked onto the pan's edge — often called Chicago's best deep dish, and recreated as a fine-dining item in The Bear's Michelin episode.
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Phở 777
Uptown · Vietnamese
Weekday Lunch Pho
Steaming-hot weekday lunch bowls of authentic brisket pho.
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Piccadilly Pub
Lincoln Square · American
Burger & Old Style Combo
Burger and an Old Style draft for $12 ($14 for veggie).
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Food + Drink
Piece Brewery & Pizzeria
Wicker Park · Pizza/Brewery
Happy Hour Beer + Pizza
House beers + pizza slices at happy hour pricing
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Pita Inn
Skokie (suburb) · Middle Eastern
Business Lunch Special
Great-value Middle Eastern lunch special.
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Pizzeria Uno
River North · Pizza
Deep-Dish Origin Story
The deep-dish origin story restaurant.
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Plateia Mediterranean Kitchen
Glenview (suburb) · Greek/Mediterranean
Greek Patio Dining
Greek/Mediterranean with a nice patio vibe.
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Food Special
Pollo Express
Ravenswood · Peruvian/Chicken
Buy a Whole Chicken, Get a Half Free
Order a whole rotisserie chicken and get a half chicken free.
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Pompei
University Village · Italian Bakery
1909 Family-Run Bakery
Little Italy bakery, family-run since opening in 1909.
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Poretta's Restaurant
Portage Park · Italian
Saturday Drink & Pizza Package
Neighborhood Italian drink and pizza package deals.
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Food Special
Portillo's
River North · Chicago Classic
Chicago Dog + Italian Beef Combo
Chicago-style hot dog + Italian beef sandwich combo
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Prairie Grass Cafe
Northbrook (suburb) · Farm-to-Table American
Farm-to-Table Standout
Recommended for locally sourced comfort food; a Northbrook favorite for shrimp spring rolls and chocolate lava cake.
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Prairie Moon
Evanston (suburb) · American
Longtime Casual Happy Hour
Longtime casual Evanston happy hour spot.
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Drink Special
Press Room
Pilsen · American
$8 Martinis & Old Fashioneds
Happy hour martinis and old fashioneds for $8, Tuesday through Thursday.
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PrimeTime Sports Bar
Albany Park · American
Killer Smash Burgers
Killer smash burgers and solid fries.
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Food Special
Primo Chuki
Harwood Heights (suburb) · Mexican
$2 Street Tacos
$2 authentic street tacos for Taco Tuesday.
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Proxi
West Loop · Global Street Food
Global Street Food
Global street food concept in West Loop.
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Publican Quality Meats
Fulton Market · Butcher/Sandwiches
Butcher Counter + Cafe Sandwiches
Part butcher shop, part cafe. Sydney gets a butchery lesson here from real PQM butcher Rob Levitt. Known for rotating 'Chef's Special' sandwiches and weekend brunch.
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Publican Tavern
The Loop · American/Pub
Pre-Theater Happy Hour
Happy hour specifically timed before downtown shows — food + drink specials
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Purple Pig
Magnificent Mile · Mediterranean/Wine Bar
Happy Hour Cheese + Wine
Rotating cheese boards + wine by the glass at happy hour pricing
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Quality Time
Avondale · American
Weekday Happy Hour
Weekday drink features and community tavern vibes.
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R Public House
Rogers Park · American/Gastropub
Bottomless Brunch - Best Value
$15 bottomless brunch - among the most affordable bottomless deals in the city; pair with chicken & waffles or huevos rancheros
Drink Special
Rainbo Club
Ukrainian Village · American
$5 Well Cocktails All Day
$5 well cocktails, all day, every day.
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Drink Special
Ramen-san
West Loop · Japanese
Lucky Hour
$5 Asahi drafts and $4 fried chicken buns.
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Redhot Ranch
Bucktown · American
Everyday Smashburger Value
Minimal-cost smashburger and fresh-cut fries combo — best everyday price-to-quality in Chicago.
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Drink Special
Reno
Logan Square · Pizza
Daily Happy Hour
$10 cocktails, $8 wines, and $5 massive wood-fired pizza slices.
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Riva Restaurant
Streeterville · American
Navy Pier Lake Views
Navy Pier location with lake and distant skyline views.
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River Roast Social House
River North · American
Riverwalk Patio
Elevated patio on the Chicago River with riverwalk views.
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Drink Special
Roadhouse 66
Wrigleyville · American
75¢ Wings Thursday
Wings for 75 cents each, every Thursday.
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Roeser's Bakery
Humboldt Park · Bakery/Donuts
Chicago's Oldest Family-Owned Bakery
Marcus dreams of becoming a pastry chef here in Season 1. Try the maple bacon donut or a custom cake; small parking lot on-site.
Drink Special
Rogers Park Social
Andersonville · American
All-Day Sunday Happy Hour
All-day happy hour on Sundays.
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Roister
Fulton Market · New American
Open-Fire Cooking
Open-fire cooking, Next Group alum.
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Drink Special
Roost Chicken and Biscuits
West Town · Southern/American
$2 Beer / $4 Cocktails All Day
$2 beer and $4 cocktails, all day, every day.
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Drink Special
Rootstock Wine & Beer Bar
Humboldt Park · Wine/Beer Bar
Happy Hour Natural Wine + Craft Beer
Natural wine and craft beer selections at happy hour pricing
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Roscoe's Tavern
Boystown/Lakeview · Bar/Drag Brunch
Deal reported but unconfirmed
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Rose Mary
Fulton Market · Croatian/Italian
Great Date Night
Croatian/Italian, great date night option.
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Drink Special
RPM Seafood
River North · Seafood
Weekday Happy Hour
$10 signature cocktails/wine at the bar plus upscale bites.
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S.K.Y.
Pilsen · New American
Creative Date Night
Creative, polished, great for date night.
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Saba
Logan Square · Pizza
$10 Pizza Wednesday
Dine-in $10 pizza special every Wednesday.
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San Too
Chinatown · Chinese
Late-Night HK-Style BBQ
Late-night, budget-friendly Hong Kong-style duck and BBQ pork dishes.
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Schneider Deli
River North · Jewish Deli
Pastrami & Corned Beef
New-wave Jewish deli near Mr. Beef, referenced as part of The Bear's real Chicago food landscape. Thick-cut pastrami, house pickles, monthly specials (Thanksgiving special is a fan favorite).
Drink Special
Scofflaw
Logan Square · Gin Bar
Gin Bar & Food
Gin bar with food, iconic Logan Square spot.
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Sepia
West Loop · American
Refined Southern Touches
Refined American with Southern touches.
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Drink Special
Sharpie's Sports Bar
Bucktown · American
$1 Wings Monday
$1 wings all day Mondays.
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Drink Special
Shaw's Crab House
River North · Seafood
Oyster Bar Happy Hour
Half-priced select oysters, $5-10 select drinks, and $15 mini lobster rolls.
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Siam Noodle & Rice Restaurant
Uptown · Thai
Tom Yum + Coconut Ice Cream with Sticky Rice
Consistently rated among Chicago's best Thai spots for the price. Standouts: tom yum, larb, dragon noodles, and homemade coconut ice cream with fried banana. Closed Mondays.
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Siena Tavern
River North · Italian
Happy Hour Pasta + Wine
Half-price pasta dishes + wine by the glass during happy hour
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Signature Room at the 95th
River North · American
95th Floor Skyline Views
Panoramic skyline views from the John Hancock Center.
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Food Special
Silli Kori
Lincoln Square · Korean
Korean BBQ Lunch Special
Korean BBQ lunch specials.
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Sixteen
River North · American
16th Floor Trump Tower Views
Views of river, lake, and Wrigley Clock Tower.
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Slurping Turtle
River North · Japanese/Asian
Happy Hour Ramen + Sake
Ramen bowls + sake/Japanese whisky during happy hour
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Small Cheval - Fulton Market
Fulton Market/West Loop · American/Burgers
Signature Double Cheeseburger + Weekday Happy Hour
Fast-casual sibling of Au Cheval. Signature double cheeseburger, golden fries with garlic aioli, hand-dipped milkshakes. Draft beer & cocktail specials weekdays 3-5pm (all locations except Gold Coast).
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Small Cheval - Gold Coast (Aster Hall)
Gold Coast · American/Burgers
Signature Double Cheeseburger + Weekday Happy Hour
Fast-casual sibling of Au Cheval. Signature double cheeseburger, golden fries with garlic aioli, hand-dipped milkshakes. Draft beer & cocktail specials weekdays 3-5pm (all locations except Gold Coast).
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Small Cheval - Hyde Park
Hyde Park · American/Burgers
Signature Double Cheeseburger + Weekday Happy Hour
Fast-casual sibling of Au Cheval. Signature double cheeseburger, golden fries with garlic aioli, hand-dipped milkshakes. Draft beer & cocktail specials weekdays 3-5pm (all locations except Gold Coast).
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Small Cheval - Lincoln Park
Lincoln Park · American/Burgers
Signature Double Cheeseburger + Weekday Happy Hour
Fast-casual sibling of Au Cheval. Signature double cheeseburger, golden fries with garlic aioli, hand-dipped milkshakes. Draft beer & cocktail specials weekdays 3-5pm (all locations except Gold Coast).
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Small Cheval - Lincoln Square
Lincoln Square · American/Burgers
Signature Double Cheeseburger + Weekday Happy Hour
Fast-casual sibling of Au Cheval. Signature double cheeseburger, golden fries with garlic aioli, hand-dipped milkshakes. Draft beer & cocktail specials weekdays 3-5pm (all locations except Gold Coast).
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Small Cheval - Old Town
Old Town · American/Burgers
Signature Double Cheeseburger + Weekday Happy Hour
Fast-casual sibling of Au Cheval. Signature double cheeseburger, golden fries with garlic aioli, hand-dipped milkshakes. Draft beer & cocktail specials weekdays 3-5pm (all locations except Gold Coast).
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Small Cheval - Riverside Plaza
The Loop · American/Burgers
Signature Double Cheeseburger + Weekday Happy Hour
Fast-casual sibling of Au Cheval. Signature double cheeseburger, golden fries with garlic aioli, hand-dipped milkshakes. Draft beer & cocktail specials weekdays 3-5pm (all locations except Gold Coast).
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Small Cheval - Wicker Park
Wicker Park · American/Burgers
Signature Double Cheeseburger + Weekday Happy Hour
Fast-casual sibling of Au Cheval. Signature double cheeseburger, golden fries with garlic aioli, hand-dipped milkshakes. Draft beer & cocktail specials weekdays 3-5pm (all locations except Gold Coast).
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Small Cheval - Wrigleyville
Wrigleyville · American/Burgers
Signature Double Cheeseburger + Weekday Happy Hour
Fast-casual sibling of Au Cheval. Signature double cheeseburger, golden fries with garlic aioli, hand-dipped milkshakes. Draft beer & cocktail specials weekdays 3-5pm (all locations except Gold Coast).
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Smoke Daddy
Wicker Park · BBQ
Weekend Bloody Mary & Pulled Pork
Live music paired with a bloody mary bar and pulled pork platter specials.
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Smoque BBQ
Irving Park · BBQ
Brisket + Brisket Chili
One of the city's most decorated BBQ spots (past Michelin Bib Gourmand mentions). The brisket and brisket chili draw the most praise; choose your fat content and sauce heat to taste.
Drink Special
Sojourn
Lincoln Square · Wine Bar
Half-Price Wine Night
Half-price glasses of wine across their curated menu all night.
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Soul & Smoke
Evanston (suburb) · BBQ
BBQ With Real Cred
BBQ with real cred, roots in Avondale.
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Soulé
Bronzeville · Southern/Creole
Celebrity Favorite Soul Food
Creole/soul food, celebrity favorite.
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Spacca Napoli
Ravenswood · Pizza
Neapolitan Pizza Destination
Top-tier Neapolitan pizza destination.
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Spice By CMB
West Loop · Asian Fusion
Weekday Happy Hour
$8 craft beer, $5-10 snacks, $12 chicken sandwich combo.
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Stefani Prime
Lincolnwood (suburb) · Steakhouse
Suburban Steakhouse
Steakhouse option without going downtown.
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Strings Ramen
Gold Coast · Japanese/Ramen
Happy Hour Ramen + Beer
Ramen bowls + Japanese beer at happy hour pricing
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Sultan's Market
Wicker Park · Mediterranean
$6 Falafel Sandwich
Budget-friendly falafel sandwich available daily, popular weekend cheap-eat.
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Sun Wah BBQ
Uptown · Chinese
Peking Duck Dinner
Beloved for its Peking duck dinner; a longtime Uptown institution.
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Sunda
River North · Asian Fusion
Weekday Happy Hour
$6 bar bites, $6 sushi handrolls, $8-12 cocktails.
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Superdawg Drive-In
Norwood Park · Hot Dogs/Chicago Classic
Classic Chicago Dog Drive-In Since 1948
One of the last true drive-ins in the country; order from your car via speaker box. Comes with a pickled green tomato wedge. Homemade crinkle-cut fries.
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Superkhana International
Logan Square · Indian-American
Creative Indian Mashups
Creative Indian-American mashups with weekday snack features.
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Sushi-san
River North · Japanese
Daily Happy Hour
$6 maki rolls and cocktails served in soda cans, every day.
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Swift & Sons
Fulton Market · Steakhouse
Premium Cuts
Premium cuts in Fulton Market.
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Tallboy Taco
Streeterville · Mexican
Daily Happy Hour
$5 classic margaritas and $5 nachitos.
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Drink Special
Tanta
River North · Peruvian
Weekday Happy Hour
$6 beer, $10 cocktails/wine, $8-15 snacks.
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Tapas Barcelona
Evanston (suburb) · Spanish
Fun Group Tapas
Fun group tapas destination.
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Taqueria Chingón
Bucktown · Mexican
Standout Bib Gourmand Tacos
Standout tacos, Bib Gourmand recognized.
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Drink Special
Taquizo
Wicker Park · Mexican
Bottomless Weekend Brunch
Bottomless drink packages starting at $17/person with purchase of a main plate or taco platter; live DJ
Food Special
Taste of Heaven
Andersonville · American/Bakery
$12 Sunday Dinners
Sunday-only $12 dinner specials at this Andersonville bakery-cafe.
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Tavern on Rush
River North · American
Sunday Happy Hour
Sunday happy hour offerings.
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Terzo Piano
Loop · Italian
Art Institute Views
Modern Wing of the Art Institute, Millennium Park views.
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The Barn Steakhouse
Evanston (suburb) · Steakhouse
Hidden Suburban Steakhouse
Hidden-feeling steakhouse in Evanston.
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The Berghoff
Loop · German
German Comfort Since 1898
German comfort food institution in the Loop.
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Drink Special
The Curragh
Glenview (suburb) · Irish
Pub Happy Hour
Pub food, Guinness, and a casual hang.
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The Getaway
Lincoln Square · American
Weekday Happy Hour
$8 house cocktails and $5 select drafts.
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The Green Mill
Uptown · Jazz Lounge
Al Capone's Favorite Booth
Iconic jazz lounge where Al Capone's favorite booth still stands.
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The J. Parker
Lincoln Park · Rooftop Bar
Rooftop Skyline Views
Rooftop of Hotel Lincoln with Lincoln Park and skyline views.
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The Long Room
Irving Park · American
Friday Craft Beer Special
Late-afternoon craft beer and tavern biscuit specials from the popup kitchen.
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The Loyalist
West Loop · American
Famous Burger
One of the city's most famous burgers, below Smyth.
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The Original Rainbow Cone
Beverly · Dessert
Five-Flavor Rainbow Cone
A unique, iconic Chicago ice cream institution on the South Side.
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The Owl
Logan Square · Cocktail Bar
Late Night Drink Specials
Rotating craft cocktail and beer specials
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The Rail Bar
Lincoln Park · American/Seafood
All You Can Eat Fish & Chips
$6.75 All-You-Can-Eat Fish & Chips
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Drink Special
The Violet Hour
Wicker Park · Cocktail Bar
Happy Hour Craft Cocktails
Rotating seasonal cocktails at happy hour pricing (call for current specials)
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The Walnut Room
Loop · American
Elegant Macy's Dining Since 1907
Elegant dining in Macy's on State Street since 1907.
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The Warbler
Lincoln Square · American
Supper Club Family-Style
Family-style supper club menu for $32/person; kids under 9 eat free.
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The Wieners Circle
Lincoln Park · Hot Dogs
Char-Dogs & Legendary Attitude
Char-dogs served with a side of legendary mutual verbal abuse.
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Tokio Pub
Schaumburg (suburb) · Japanese/Sushi
Endless Sushi Night
$35 endless sushi and bottomless Tokio Skillet Nachos (whole table must participate).
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Toon's Bar & Grill
Uptown · American
Half Rack House Smoked Ribs
Half Rack House Smoked Ribs for $10
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Topolobampo
River North · Mexican
Upscale Mexican Tasting Menu
Bayless's upscale Mexican tasting menu.
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Tortello
Bucktown · Italian
Fresh Pasta Destination
Fresh pasta destination in Bucktown.
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Tre Dita
Loop · Italian
Monday Lasagna Verde
Exclusive Monday-only Lasagna Verde, passed down from Chef Evan Funke's Italian mentors.
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Tweet Let's Eat
Uptown · Brunch
Artistic Sunday Brunch
Artistic brunch hub featuring gluten-free and vegan breakfast specials.
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Twin Anchors
Lincoln Park · American/Ribs
Sinatra's Favorite Ribs
A historic 1932 tavern known for ribs; Frank Sinatra's favorite hangout.
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Twin City Grill
Streeterville · American
Kids Eat Free
One complimentary kids' meal with the purchase of any adult entree.
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Uncle Mike's Place
West Town · Filipino
Classic Filipino Breakfast
A go-to spot for traditional Filipino breakfast and silog combos.
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Union Squared
Evanston (suburb) · Pizza
Detroit-Style Pizza
Detroit-style pizza destination.
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Uvae Kitchen & Wine Bar
West Loop · Wine Bar
Happy Hour
$2 oysters, $2 shrimp cocktail, $5 cava.
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Valley Lodge Tavern
Wilmette (suburb) · American
Neighborhood Burger Happy Hour
Neighborhood burger and tavern happy hour.
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Valois
Hyde Park · American
Historic Cafeteria With Murals
Historic Hyde Park cafeteria with murals.
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Venteux
Streeterville · French
$1 Oyster Happy Hour
$1 oysters during happy hour.
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Village Tavern and Grill
Schaumburg (suburb) · American
Local Institution for Chicken Fingers
A Schaumburg institution known for its chicken fingers.
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Virtue
Bronzeville · Southern
Southern Soul Food
Southern soul food destination.
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Vito & Nick's
Ashburn · Pizza
Tavern-Style Pizza Landmark
Tavern-style pizza landmark.
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Volo Restaurant & Wine Bar
Roscoe Village · Wine Bar
$1 Oyster Happy Hour
$1 oysters, $2 limoncello shots, $3 off flatbreads.
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Whisk
Ukrainian Village · Brunch
Saturday Pancake & Skillet Specials
Ron Swanson-themed brunch house with massive Saturday morning pancake and skillet deals.
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Wild Goose Bar
North Center · American/Seafood
All You Can Eat Fish Fry
All You Can Eat Fish Fry for $6.95
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Wildfire
River North · Steakhouse
Restaurant Week Prix Fixe / Loaded Baked Potato
Classic Chicago steakhouse chain. During Chicago Restaurant Week, a $30 two-course lunch has been offered; dedicated gluten-free menu including GF bread and dessert. Ask about seasonal happy hour at the bar.
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Wings and Rings
Bridgeport · American/Wings
Tuesday Wing Special
40% Off Boneless & Traditional Wings (ranch/bleu cheese extra, excludes 3rd-party delivery)
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Wingstop
The Loop · Wings
Monday/Tuesday $0.70 Boneless Wings
Wingstop's recurring national deal: individual boneless wings for $0.70 each (not combo pricing), Mondays and Tuesdays, order via app/website/in-store. 10 wings runs about $7.
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Wonton Gourmet
Des Plaines (suburb) · Chinese/Cantonese
Shrimp Wonton Noodle Soup / The '554'
Successor to the beloved (closed) Seven Treasures in Chinatown — inherited its legendary '554' dish (BBQ pork and fried egg over rice with ginger sauce). Shrimp wonton noodle soup is the signature order.
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Yard House
Glenview (suburb) · American
Beer & App Happy Hour
Easy beer and app deals, good for groups.
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