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Best Restaurants with a Happy Hour in River West

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A photo of The Dawson restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(2735)
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.
A photo of Recess restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(1466)
Price: Expensive
• American • West Loop
Booked 4 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.
A photo of Mercadito - River North restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(6305)
Price: Expensive
• Mexican • River North (Chicago)
Booked 57 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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4.5
Awesome(3286)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • West Loop
Booked 101 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!
A photo of Aba - Chicago restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(2682)
Price: Very Expensive
• Mediterranean • West Loop
Booked 266 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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4.7
Exceptional(836)
Price: Very Expensive
• Italian • River North (Chicago)
Booked 146 times today
Led by Chef Evan Funke, Tre Dita, Italian for "three fingers", pays homage to the precise measurement of bistecca Fiorentina. If booking in the dining room at Tre Dita, you will enjoy a menu of antipasti, handmade pastas, signature entrees and steaks. If booking in the Bar Tre Dita, you will enjoy a smaller menu of stuzzi, antipasti, handmade pastas and entrees. The full cocktail, wine list and dessert menu is available in both locations.Please note that Tre Dita only accepts reservations 7 days in advance.
A photo of The Florentine restaurant
4.4
Awesome(1307)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Downtown / Loop
Booked 19 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.
A photo of The Izakaya at Momotaro restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(848)
Price: Expensive
• Japanese • West Loop
Booked 51 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.
A photo of Doc B’s Restaurant - River North restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(868)
Price: Moderate
• American • River North (Chicago)
Booked 14 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 Prime & Provisions Steakhouse restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(5657)
Price: Moderate
• Steakhouse • River North (Chicago)
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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  • Korinna
    San Francisco Bay Area •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    We had a great experience. My company team loved the ambiance, food and service. I love that the management team and Gage hospitality made it easy to arrange the reservation for our large party. I recommend the Dawson for date nights, special occasions as well as corporate events. Shout out to Rebecca and Stephanie! Thank you to their whole team.
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    The DawsonPrice: Expensive• American• River West
    4.8
  • John and JenVIP
    Chicago / Illinois •156 reviews
    4.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    West Loop is a culinary gem that truly stands out in Chicago's vibrant dining scene. I recently visited this lively spot and was thoroughly impressed by both the food and the atmosphere. The highlight of my meal was the truffle pizza. It was an absolute delight! The crust was perfectly crisp on the outside and beautifully soft on the inside. The generous amount of truffle, combined with the creamy cheese and aromatic toppings, created a symphony of flavors that danced on my palate. Each bite was a luxurious experience that left me craving more. The ambiance at Bar Siena is equally impressive. The restaurant boasts a chic and modern design with a warm and inviting atmosphere. It's the perfect place to enjoy a meal with friends or celebrate a special occasion. The staff were attentive and friendly, ensuring that my dining experience was nothing short of exceptional. Overall, Bar Siena in West Loop exceeded my expectations in every way. The truffle pizza alone is worth a visit, but the entire dining experience makes it a must-try destination in Chicago. Highly recommended!
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    Bar Siena - West LoopPrice: Moderate• Italian• West Loop
    4.5
  • NanditaVIP
    Chicago / Illinois •15 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    First time trying the Aba Happy hour food! The spreads sampler gave us a chance to try them all and the Crispy chicken had the perfect crispy skin and heat from the different peppers! Falafels and shrimp were really good. Carrot cake was overly spiced and a bit dry so going to skip that next time!
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    Aba - ChicagoPrice: Very Expensive• Mediterranean• West Loop
    4.8
  • MeganVIP
    Cleveland / Akron / Canton •14 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 6 days ago
    A great place to meet up with friends for a fun, casual brunch with good food and cocktails or to get a group together to watch a game!
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    RecessPrice: Expensive• American• West Loop
    4.7
  • Lauren
    Chicago / Illinois •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 7 days ago
    Food is absolutely amazing, we have gone to a lot of similar Mexican/Latin fusion restaurants before and this one is by far the best. We had the traditional guacamole, tropical ceviche to start - both fantastic. We then had tacos, I got the pastor and my husband got the carnitas - we both agreed that the pastor was better but the carnitas was not bad, next time we would both get the pastor because they were out of this world. Both got a side of esquites, very good! Ended with churro bites and were very tasty! Would absolutely recommend going here and feel like the price definitely matches the quality of food, if not a steal! Service was great too!
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    Mercadito - River NorthPrice: Expensive• Mexican• River North (Chicago)
    4.6
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