Best Restaurants with a Happy Hour in River West

291 restaurants available nearby

1. The Dawson

4.8

Exceptional(2721)

Price: Expensive

• American • River West

Booked 41 times today

The Fulton River District is home to The Dawson, an expansive indoor/outdoor, multi-level space providing a multitude of dining experiences. The Dawson includes one of Chicago’s best patios conveniently found in the middle of the city.

2. Recess

4.5

Awesome(1463)

Price: Expensive

• American • West Loop

Booked 7 times today

Located in Chicago’s West Loop, Recess (838 W. Kinzie St.) offers a vibrant, playful, escape to the daily grind. Home of Chicago’s largest patio, Recess encourages guests to adult…like a kid, while serving up delicious American food and drink. The Recess menu taps into the cravings of everyday life, offering casually elevated dishes with playful Chicago swagger, while our beverage program takes a bright, ingredient-driven approach with cocktails both classic and original. In addition to the energetic adult playground vibes and menu offerings, Recess also offers a nostalgic array of indoor and outdoor activities including giant Jenga and Connect 4, all of your favorite board games.Recess is a 21+ establishment.

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3. Mercadito - River North

4.5

Awesome(6254)

Price: Expensive

• Mexican • River North (Chicago)

Booked 93 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.

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4. Bar Siena - West Loop

4.6

Exceptional(3258)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • West Loop

Booked 88 times today

Perfectly Centralized In Chicago's West Loop 'Restaurant Row', The Two-Story, 8,000-Square-Foot Restaurant Is The Sibling Of DineAmic Hospitality'S River North Staple Eatery, Siena Tavern. Bar Siena Offers Diners The Perfect & Approachable Setting To Enjoy Lunch, Dinner, Late Night, And Weekend Brunch. The Menu Features An Expansive Italian Street Food And Pizza Bar Selection, All Served Within The Streets Of Fulton Market. Our Team Of Hospitality Professionals Are Thrilled And Dedicated To Host Your Next Dining Experience, Private Event Or Catering Function!

5. Aba - Chicago

4.8

Exceptional(2582)

Price: Very Expensive

• Mediterranean • West Loop

Booked 241 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.

6. The Florentine

4.4

Awesome(1297)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Downtown / Loop

Booked 22 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.

7. Momotaro

4.6

Exceptional(3838)

Price: Expensive

• Japanese • West Loop

Booked 105 times today

Momotaro is a multi-level Japanese restaurant located in the West Loop. Led by Executive Chef Gene Kato, Momotaro has had the honor of being named Restaurant of the Year in both Chicago Magazine and Chicago Social. Under Kato’s leadership the restaurant has come to define the balance between traditional values and modern technique, blending the two in a science and art that has resulted in an authentic, innovative menu. The restaurant, designed by the world renowned AvroKO, also contains the subterranean Izakaya at Momotaro (a laid back, lively lower-level bar and restaurant reminiscent of the neon-lit haunts of trendy Tokyo neighborhoods) and an elegant second floor private space that overlooks the main dining room.

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8. Doc B’s Restaurant - River North

4.6

Exceptional(854)

Price: Moderate

• American • River North (Chicago)

Booked 48 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.

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9. The Izakaya at Momotaro

4.7

Exceptional(824)

Price: Expensive

• Japanese • West Loop

Booked 39 times today

The Izakaya is located on the subterranean level of Momotaro. The Izakaya and its shared-plates pub-inspired menu echoes the Yokocho street scene of Tokyo. Narrow lounge-inspired ‘alleys’ around a central bar bedecked with hand-painted Japanese menus, moody neon lights, and vintage Tokyo street signs set the scene for the Izakaya’s direct nod to Tokyo’s most famous post-war black markets. Dark, energetic, and ripe with expectation, the Izakaya additionally offers a 30-seat bar featuring crafted cocktails, sakes, and a quality selection of Japanese whiskeys. Parties and programming are no strangers to the Izakaya, where a rotating selection of events, including Monday Night Karaoke, feel right at home in this lively lower-level atmosphere.

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10. Costera Cocina Tulum

4.6

Exceptional(884)

Price: Moderate

• Mexican • West Loop

Booked 55 times today

Costera Cocina Tulum brings the vibrant flavors of Tulum's coastal and Mayan cuisine to life, blending land-and-sea principles with traditional Mexican dishes. Step into a lively yet serene atmosphere that captures the essence of Tulum's unique intersection of jungle, beach, and bohemian nightlife. Experience our day-to-night philosophy, where "the jungle has two attitudes," and enjoy a dining experience that transports you to this enchanting Mexican getaway.

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Christophervip
Chicago / Illinois •22 reviews
5.0
Dined today
The food is always exceptional and this time was no exception. I had the wood fired pork chop and it was honestly the best pork chop I’ve ever had. The grilled octopus was a generous portion and very juicy with a good amount of chew. Their barrel pick bourbons are also really good. One of my favorite places in the city.
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The DawsonPrice: Expensive• American• River West
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4.8
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Rick
Chicago / Illinois •1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Surcharge added to the bill, not sure purpose..so reduced tip
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Bar Siena - West LoopPrice: Moderate• Italian• West Loop
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4.6
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Terryvip
Seattle / Eastern Washington •43 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Great choice. Every dish was top level, well imagined and expertly crafted. I highly recommend aba.
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Aba - ChicagoPrice: Very Expensive• Mediterranean• West Loop
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4.8
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tonyvip
Chicago / Illinois •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
I had great experience there. The food was top tier and the waitress was excellent. I’ve been there a few times and every time I go back the food is good. I would recommend this place to friends. I give this place a 10/10. The drinks was so good too.
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Mercadito - River NorthPrice: Expensive• Mexican• River North (Chicago)
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4.5
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Ismail I
Chicago / Illinois •2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 10 Nov 2024
Great experience at Recess !!! Good food , drinks , atmosphere and the service was impeccable.
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RecessPrice: Expensive• American• West Loop
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4.5

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291 restaurants available nearby

1. The Dawson

2. Recess

3. Mercadito - River North

4. Bar Siena - West Loop

5. Aba - Chicago

6. The Florentine

7. Momotaro

8. Doc B’s Restaurant - River North

9. The Izakaya at Momotaro

10. Costera Cocina Tulum

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