Best Restaurants with a Happy Hour in South Loop

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AndersonvilleBedford ParkBronzevilleBucktown / Wicker ParkCalumet HeightsChina Town

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CharmingFancyGood for business mealsGood for groupsGood for special occasionsGreat for brunch

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Gender-neutral restroomWheelchair access

283 restaurants available nearby

1. Grant Park Bistro

4.0

Excellent(26)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • South Loop

Booked 8 times today

Grant Park Bistro is an American bistro focusing on approachable contemporary dishes. The menu highlights dishes made with fresh, local and seasonal ingredients.

A photo of Mercadito - River North restaurant

2. Mercadito - River North

4.6

Exceptional(6365)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Mexican • River North (Chicago)

Booked 73 times today

We are the city’s top Mexican restaurant for authentic modern cuisine, specialty tequila and mezcal cocktails, located in the heart of River North. Our culinary team features popular Mexican dishes, including our signature tacos, as well as fresh salsa and guacamole, ceviche, esquites and more.Mercadito's lounge is nestled in the lower level of Mercadito. It offers a speakeasy-style experience with a chic and exclusive ambiance. The space features banquet-style booths and dim lighting that enhances the elegant wood furniture, creating an inviting and intimate atmosphere. Once inside, guests can enjoy the full Mercadito menu, with the same delectable cuisine and beverages that our restaurant is known for.

3. The Florentine

4.4

Awesome(1313)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Downtown / Loop

Booked 31 times today

Located in the JW Marriott Chicago, in the city’s bustling Loop Financial district, The Florentine offers an elegant yet accessible interpretation of seasonal Italian cuisine.Characterized by simplicity and paramount ingredients, the menu showcases top imported Italian pastas, cheeses, salts and meats as well as ingredients from local farms.The Florentine offers semi-private and private dining spaces, accommodating anywhere from an intimate dinner for six, to a cocktail reception for 130. Our large private dining room can seat 60, or be divided into two smaller rooms holding 20-30 guests. Semi-private dining for large groups is also available.

4. Tre Dita

4.7

Exceptional(1027)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Italian • River North (Chicago)

Booked 141 times today

Led by Chef Evan Funke, Tre Dita, Italian for "three fingers", pays homage to the precise measurement of bistecca Fiorentina. Whether you're booking in the dining room at Tre Dita or Bar Tre Dita, you will enjoy the full menu of antipasti, handmade pastas, signature entrees and steaks. The full cocktail, wine list and dessert menu is also available in both locations.Please note that Tre Dita only accepts reservations 7 days in advance.

5. Aba - Chicago

4.8

Exceptional(2807)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Mediterranean • West Loop

Booked 275 times today

Aba is a Mediterranean restaurant with locations in Chicago, IL, Austin, TX, and BalHarbour, FL. Aba, meaning father in Hebrew, incorporates Chef CJ Jacobson’s lighter styleof cooking with influences from the Mediterranean, including Israel, Lebanon, Turkey, andGreece. The bar program showcases rare Mediterranean-inspired wines and spirits.Signature dishes include Smoky Garlic Hummus, Muhammara, Heirloom Crispy ChickenThigh, Shawarma-Spiced Skirt Steak, Grilled Salmon Kebab and more. The bar programshowcases rare Mediterranean-inspired wines and spirits.

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6. Prime & Provisions Steakhouse

4.6

Exceptional(5777)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Steakhouse • River North (Chicago)

Booked 69 times today

In A World Of All-Natural Cleanses, Organic Stores And Paleo Diets, Prime & Provisions' Beef Program Contributes To The Clean-Eating Lifestyle By Serving 100% All Natural Linz Heritage Usda Prime Black Angus Beef. We Are Proudly The First Steakhouse In Chicago To Offer Beef From The "Never-Ever" Program Which Linz Heritage Angus Prides Itself On.

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7. Doc B’s Restaurant - River North

4.6

Exceptional(872)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • River North (Chicago)

Booked 26 times today

Set in a comfortable and inviting atmosphere, Doc B's Restaurant + Bar serves food made from scratch daily. Incorporating the highest-quality ingredients, the menu includes a variety of entree-sized salads,"very special” entrees, crave-worthy burgers and sandwiches, signature Wok Out Bowls™, indulgent desserts and so much more. Doc B’s also impresses with an extensive craft beer, wine and spirits selection in addition to signature cocktails. No matter what occasion, the expansive menu truly offers something for everyone. With each location having its own personality, Doc B’s Chicago (River North) is located next to Nordstrom on the corner of Grand and Wabash and offers an expanded selection of house cocktails as well as a weekday happy hour.

A photo of Morton's The Steakhouse - Chicago - Wacker Place restaurant

8. Morton's The Steakhouse - Chicago - Wacker Place

4.6

Exceptional(3335)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • Downtown / Loop

Booked 42 times today

What began in Chicago in 1978 is now one of the most award-winning steakhouses around. For over 30 years, Morton's The Steakhouse has been on a mission to provide "The Best Steak… Anywhere." Focusing on quality, consistency and genuine hospitality, Morton's seeks to provide not only memorable cuisine, but a memorable experience. With fresh, succulent seafood and famed USDA prime-aged steak, it's no surprise that Morton's has thrilled diners all over the world. For a glimpse of a higher standard of steakhouse, come see the legendary Morton's experience for yourself.

9. RPM Seafood

4.7

Exceptional(1780)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Seafood • River North (Chicago)

Booked 96 times today

Introducing RPM Seafood, a dramatic multi-level restaurant overlooking the iconic Chicago River featuring the truest expression of the world’s best fish and seafood.The sister restaurant to RPM Steak and RPM Italian, it marks the third collaboration between partners RJ, Jerrod and Molly Melman of Lettuce Entertain You Enterprises and celebrity couple Giuliana & Bill Rancic.

10. Hawksmoor Chicago

4.5

Awesome(502)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Steakhouse • River North (Chicago)

Booked 55 times today

Welcome to Hawksmoor Chicago, where we bring our acclaimed steakhouse experience from the UK to the iconic LaSalle Powerhouse in River North. Our ethos is simple: ‘Buy the best and let it shine.’ We serve all-natural, pasture-reared, dry-aged beef from US family-run farms, cooked over charcoal and seasoned simply with sea salt. Our seafood, sourced from trusted Northeastern fishermen, is prepared with equal care.In our 16,500 sq ft space, featuring barrel-vaulted ceilings and touches from the Golden Age of Travel, Hawksmoor is perfect for any occasion. Whether you’re stopping by for cocktails, a casual lunch or a special celebration, we make sure you leave full and happy. We also offer private dining for groups of 10 to full venue buy-outs for 500—ideal for birthdays, anniversaries, weddings and corporate events.And don’t miss our Sunday Roast: dry-aged beef, beef-dripping potatoes, Yorkshire pudding and bone marrow gravy—something like a Thanksgiving dinner every Sunday.

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LeshaVIP
Chicago / Illinois •4 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Our experience at Aba was incredible, all of the food was so fresh and flavorful. Our waiter was so so friendly and even gave us a free app to try. It was a day to celebrate and the experience just made our celebrations 10x’s better. We can’t wait to go back again!
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Aba - ChicagoPrice: Very Expensive• Mediterranean• West Loop
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4.8
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SandraVIP
San Antonio •37 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Superb food and helpful,unpretentious service We sampled almost every category of food: bread, salad, antipasti, pasta, beef, dessert and found each exceptionally delicious. Delightful dining experience!
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Tre DitaPrice: Very Expensive• Italian• River North (Chicago)
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4.7
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Champagne
Los Angeles •6 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
It was a birthday celebration today and me and my family had good time…Michelle was a very good waitress
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Mercadito - River NorthPrice: Expensive• Mexican• River North (Chicago)
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4.6
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Marek
Chicago / Illinois •1 review
5.0
Dined on Feb 21, 2025
The service was really professional . Food very tasty.
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The FlorentinePrice: Expensive• Italian• Downtown / Loop
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4.4
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Kenyanna
Chicago / Illinois •1 review
5.0
Dined on Jan 29, 2025
Indi (Indigo) made our experience SO WONDERFUL. I went here for the first time with one of my girls, got the restaraunt week 3-course meal for the low, AND a great mocktail (as I’m expecting). Indi was kind, open, attentive, and genuinely knowledgeable of the restaurant, and it’s other locations. I cannot wait to go back with another friend or two!
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Grant Park BistroPrice: Moderate• American• South Loop
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