Chicago Southern Food Deals — Soul Food, Cajun & Creole
50 southern deals at 20 restaurants across Chicago
Find the best southern food and drink deals across Chicago. Popular spots include Ina Mae Tavern, Daisy'S Po'Boy And Tavern, Roost Chicken & Biscuits. The cheapest drink deal is All beers for $2.00. Browse happy hours, daily specials, and more at southern restaurants near you.
Southern Deals
Roost Chicken & Biscuits
Daily — $2 Beers + $4 Cocktails (with food purchase)
Last checked 22d ago$2 beers and $4 cocktails every day. Patrons are strongly encouraged to order food — this special is designed to pair with the chicken, not as a standalone drink deal.
Food purchase strongly encouraged — pairs with the fried chicken
SourceIna Mae Tavern
Happy Hour
$8 punch, $10 wine
Daisy'S Po'Boy And Tavern
Happy Hour (Tue-Fri)
$6-$7 mini sandwiches and sliders, $11 wings, half-price draft beer, $11 cocktails
Daisy'S Po'Boy And Tavern
Saturday Happy Hour
$6-$7 mini sandwiches and sliders, $11 wings, half-price draft beer, $11 cocktails
CheSa's
Happy Hour
$9.50 cocktails, $5-12 apps. GF/Celiac: Yes
Chicago Q
Happy Hour
$5 old fashioned, $10 sprtizer, $4-9 snacks. GF/Celiac: Yes
River Roast
Happy Hour
$3 beer, $8 wine, $7-11 snacks. Outdoor: Patio. GF/Celiac: No hh apps
YardBird
Happy Hour
$6 wine, $6-10 cocktails, 1/2 off apps. GF/Celiac: Yes
Harold's Chicken - Hyde Park
Half Chicken Dinner Special
Half chicken dinner with fries, coleslaw, and bread. Classic Chicago fried chicken at an affordable price.
Harold's Chicken - South Loop
Half Chicken Dinner Special
Half chicken dinner with fries, coleslaw, and bread. Classic Chicago fried chicken at an affordable price.
Harold's Chicken - Loop
Half Chicken Dinner Special
Half chicken dinner with fries, coleslaw, and bread. Classic Chicago fried chicken at an affordable price.
Ina Mae Tavern
Weekday Happy Hour
Taste of New Orleans. $10 select wines, $8 Ina Mae Punch, $10 Busch Light + Cajun Fries combo, $12 beer + shot. Tue-Thu 5-6pm.
Ina Mae Tavern
Weekend Happy Hour
Extended weekend happy hour with same specials. Fri-Sun 4-6pm.
NOLA Bar & Kitchen
Happy Hour
50% off Signature Cocktails
Daisy'S Po'Boy And Tavern
Tipsy Tuesdays Trivia
Interactive trivia night with host Neil, 6 rounds of trivia with happy hour specials available
Free admission, sign up required
SourceDaisy'S Po'Boy And Tavern
Jazz Fest Kickoff Event
Jazz Fest season kickoff event featuring live jazz by Charles Pryor starting at 5:30 pm, seafood boil, and two seating times. Tickets available on Eventbrite for $55 per person.
Ticketed event, two seatings available at 5:00 pm & 7:00 pm
SourceBJ's Market & Bakery
Smothered Pork Chops Weekend Special
Weekend pork chop special served with two sides and a complimentary Cornbread Muffin
Until sold out
SourceRoost Chicken & Biscuits
Loyalty Rewards Program
Earn 1 point for every $1 spent and unlock $5 off every 100 points
Must earn 100 points to unlock reward
SourceDaisy'S Po'Boy And Tavern
Soft Shell Season
Last checked 20d agoSeasonal soft shell crab menu items available for a limited time
Limited time only
SourceTouché French Creole
Happy Hour
Last checked 16d agoHappy Hour Tuesday through Friday, 3 to 5 pm
Touché French Creole
Weekend Brunch
Last checked 16d agoWeekend brunch featuring po'boy sandwiches with fried shrimp and remoulade, served Saturday and Sunday 10am-2pm
Walk-ins welcome, reservations encouraged
SourceCheSa's
Father's Day Weekend Brunch & Dinner
Checked 10d agoFather's Day Weekend featuring bold Cajun-Creole flavors and Chicago's only 100% gluten-free Cajun-Creole dining experience, June 19-21
Reservations recommended
SourceCheSa's
Lamb Chop Happy Hour
Checked 10d agoTuesday lamb chop happy hour featuring signature lamb chops at $7 each or 3 for $20, perfectly seasoned and served with bold flavor
Cannot be combined with Groupon, inKind, or any other promotions. Reservations only through CheSa's Bistro & Bar website or OpenTable
SourceAngeli's Restaurant & Catering
Double Point Tuesday
Checked 10d agoDouble points earned on Tuesday (likely loyalty program)
Angeli's Restaurant & Catering
Wine Wednesday
Checked 10d agoWine special on Wednesday
Angeli's Restaurant & Catering
Half-Priced Special
Checked 10d agoHalf-priced special (specific items and timing not specified)
Daisy'S Po'Boy And Tavern
Happy Hour
Happy hour specials available during trivia night
Popeyes - South Loop
Tue & Thu: $6.99 Chicken Sandwich Combo
Chicken sandwich combo with fries and a drink for $6.99 on Tuesdays and Thursdays. App exclusive.
App exclusive
SourcePopeyes - Wicker Park
Tue & Thu: $6.99 Chicken Sandwich Combo
Chicken sandwich combo with fries and a drink for $6.99 on Tuesdays and Thursdays. App exclusive.
App exclusive
SourceNOLA Bar & Kitchen
50% Off Signature Cocktails Happy Hour
50% off Signature Cocktails every Monday through Friday from 4-7pm.
Popeyes - Wicker Park
Don't Miss our new Wraps
Discovered via freshness check for Popeyes - Wicker Park
Popeyes - Wicker Park
$20 Family Meal Steal (9Pc Tenders or Signature Chicken, 4 Biscuits, and a Large Side)
Discovered via freshness check for Popeyes - Wicker Park
BJ's Market & Bakery
Tuesday Chicken Special: Roasted and Smothered Chicken, served with two sides and a complimentary Cornbread Muffin ($8.79 for 2pc Dark, $9.59 for 2pc White).
Discovered via freshness check for BJ's Market & Bakery
BJ's Market & Bakery
Smothered Pork Chops: Available Friday, Saturday, and Sunday (or until sold out), served with two sides and a complimentary Cornbread Muffin ($16.99).
Discovered via freshness check for BJ's Market & Bakery
Soul Prime
Happy Hour: Tuesday-Friday 4 PM - 6 PM, Saturday 12 PM (Noon) - 1 PM (Bar Seating Only). Specials include: Short Rib Taco ($3), Spicy Buffalo Wings ($7), Garlic Parmesan Wings ($7), Honey BBQ Wings ($
Discovered via freshness check for Soul Prime
Soul Prime
Wine Down Wednesday.
Discovered via freshness check for Soul Prime
The Crab Pad
$1 Happy Hour Everyday (Mon-Fri 5:00 PM-6:30 PM, Sat-Sun 3:00 PM-5:00 PM) with wings and tacos starting at $1, and BYOB friendly.
Discovered via freshness check for The Crab Pad
The Crab Pad
Lunch Special Friday-Sunday 12-4PM (various plates for $12.99-$14.99).
Discovered via freshness check for The Crab Pad
The Crab Pad
Monthly Specials: Dragon Fruit 3 ways ($5.99), The QUEEN Combo ($70.00).
Discovered via freshness check for The Crab Pad
Roost Chicken & Biscuits
Sandwich of the Month — "It's Gonna Be May" $12
May 2026 Sandwich of the Month: fried chicken topped with crispy onions, Jack Daniels BBQ sauce, and blue cheese crumble. $12.
Ina Mae Tavern
Friday Happy Hour (4-6 PM): NOLA Classics $10, Frozens $10
Discovered via freshness check for Ina Mae Tavern
Ina Mae Tavern
Two for Tuesday (5 PM): $10 Smash Burger, $10 Smash Cocktails
Discovered via freshness check for Ina Mae Tavern
Ina Mae Tavern
Comedy Bingo! (Wednesdays, 5 PM): Early Bird Chicken Specials 5-7 PM, $8 Whiskey Cocktails all night
Discovered via freshness check for Ina Mae Tavern
Ina Mae Tavern
Martini Night & Girl Dinner Specials (Thursdays, 5-9 PM): $10 Martinis (Vodka, Gin, Cosmos), $10 Caesar & Fries, $15 Chicken Caesar Wrap & Fries
Discovered via freshness check for Ina Mae Tavern
Jordyn’s Soul Cafe
Taco Tuesdays (2:00 PM – 10:00 PM)
Discovered via freshness check for Jordyn’s Soul Cafe
Jordyn’s Soul Cafe
Happy Hour specials including HH Soul-rita ($10.00), HH Passionate Punch ($8.00), HH Fried Green Tomatoes ($10.00), HH Two Soul Rolls ($10.00), HH Three Pot Roast Empanadas ($10.00), HH Three Jerk Chi
Discovered via freshness check for Jordyn’s Soul Cafe
Harold's Chicken - Hyde Park
Monday - Wednesday: 1/2 Dark - $5.75 Special, Original 53rd St. BBQ Sauce
Discovered via freshness check for Harold's Chicken - Hyde Park
Soul Shack Express
Perch & Wing 1 Perch 3 Wings Fries ($12.10 on Grubhub, $12.00 on Postmates)
Discovered via freshness check for Soul Shack Express
Soul Shack Express
Surf & Turf 2 Lamb Chops 1 Salmon 2 Sides ($38.50 on Grubhub, $39.00 on Postmates)
Discovered via freshness check for Soul Shack Express
Soul Shack Express
Wings ($11.00+ on Grubhub, $11.00 on Postmates)
Discovered via freshness check for Soul Shack Express
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Where can I find southern food deals in Chicago?
- Chicago has 50 southern food deals at 20 restaurants. Top spots include Ina Mae Tavern, Daisy'S Po'Boy And Tavern, Roost Chicken & Biscuits.
- What are the best southern restaurant deals in Chicago?
- Roost Chicken & Biscuits offers Daily — $2 Beers + $4 Cocktails (with food purchase). Ina Mae Tavern offers Happy Hour. Daisy'S Po'Boy And Tavern offers Happy Hour (Tue-Fri).
- What's the cheapest southern deal in Chicago?
- The cheapest deal is All beers for $2.00. Browse all 50 southern deals for more.