Chicago · River North & nearby

Chicago Happy Hours

Deals I've tried, dishes I'd order again, and photos from each visit. Hours and prices change, so tap a restaurant's name for its current menu before you go. Know a good one I'm missing? Let me know.

Mediterranean · West Loop

Avec West Loop

Mon–Fri · 3:30–5pm

615 W. Randolph St.

The deals

Bartender's choice cocktail$10

Wine by the carafina$10

Worth ordering

Brandade$9
Chickpea hummus$7
Olives$4.50

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Details last checked Oct 2026.See the current menu ↗

Tacos · Lakeshore East

Gordo's Tiny Taco Bar

Mon–Fri · 4–6pm

333 E. Benton Pl., Suite 100 (Park level)

The deals

Margaritas$8

Beers$4

Gordo-Rita$22

Worth ordering

Tiny taco flight$7
Happy hour nachos$7
Tiny quesadillas$7
Choriqueso$7
Quesabirrias$10
Quesaburger sliders$10
Esquites$5
Empanadas$3

Excellent food and service at a great price. If you enter from Randolph, take the escalators to the park level then head outside to the left.

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Details last checked Oct 2026.See the current menu ↗

Seafood & Steak · The Loop

Ocean Prime

Mon–Fri · 4–6pm

87 E. Wacker Dr.

Served in the lounge. Not available on holidays.

The deals

Specialty cocktails$5 off

Select wines$10

Worth ordering

Ahi tuna tartare$16
Caviar deviled eggs$15
Sonoma goat cheese ravioli$12
Point Judith calamari$14
Jumbo lump crab cake$16
Sakura wagyu cheeseburger$13
Blackened fish tacos$11
Sushi rolls$11–$16

Good food in a nice atmosphere overlooking the river.

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Details last checked Oct 2026.See the current menu ↗

Italian · River North

Osteria Via Stato

Sun–Thu · 5–6pmFri & Sat · 4:30–5:30pm

620 N. State St.

The deals

Pizzas½ price

Select wines by the glass½ price

Worth ordering

Classico cheese pizza
Margherita pizza
Mushroom pizza
House-made fennel sausage pizza
Charred pepperoni pizza
Wines: Valdo Prosecco, Le Manzane Rosé Prosecco, Sant'Ana Pinot Grigio, Ca' Donini Montepulciano

Add a salad and you're all set!

Details last checked Oct 2026.See the current menu ↗

Steakhouse · River North

STK Steakhouse

Sun–Fri · 3–5:30pm

9 W. Kinzie St.

Also late night, Sun–Fri 10pm to close (food only, in the bar, lounge and patio).

The deals

Happy hour cocktails$9

Bonanza Cabernet by Caymus, Silver Gate Rosé or Moscato$9

Modelo Especial or Negra$6

Bites$3 / $6 / $9

Worth ordering

Oysters on the half shell$3
Crab & corn fritters$3
Lil' BRG & truffle fries$6
Wagyu meatballs$6
Short rib quesadilla$6
Steak tacos$9
Beef tartare$9
STK cheeseburger$9

Happy hour runs every day except Saturday, so this is a perfect late lunch or early dinner on a Sunday!

Details last checked Oct 2026.See the current menu ↗

American · West Loop

Taste 222

Mon–Fri · 3–6pm

222 N. Canal St.

Happy hour drinks all day on Fridays.

The deals

House Old Fashioned$10

House wines by the glass$7

Misguided highball (vodka, gin, tequila or whiskey)$8

Stella Artois$6

Daily specials every weekday

Worth ordering

Empanadas
Mini burgers
Wings
Firecracker shrimp
Deviled eggs

Great atmosphere and a friendly place. We especially enjoyed the Firecracker Shrimp and Deviled Eggs. The House Old Fashioned was terrific.

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Details last checked Oct 2026.See the current menu ↗

Mexican · River North

Tzuco

Mon–Fri · 4–5:30pm

720 N. State St.

Served at the bar.

The deals

Tzuco margarita, Mexican negroni or Carajillo$10

Monte Xanic wine (red, white or rosé)$12

Pacífico, Modelo Especial or Victoria$5

Antojitos (small plates)$10

Worth ordering

Tuna tostada
Guacamole
Cochinita tostada

We've been a fan of Carlos Gaytán and Tzuco for many years. Now, some of the great tastes of Huitzuco, Mexico are available at a reduced price for Happy Hour! Their house margarita has a unique cucumber twist, and the Carajillo (Licor 43 and espresso) was tasty.