Restaurants Near McCormick Place — Convention Dining Deals
By 312Deals Team · Updated June 2026
In town for a convention? The best restaurants and bars near McCormick Place — happy hours, dinner specials, and group-friendly spots across the South Loop and Chinatown. Updated daily.
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Deals Near McCormick Place
Denny's - South Loop
Grand Slam® Burrito
Bacon, sausage, eggs, hash browns, and cheese rolled up handheld style
Denny's - South Loop
Classic Burger with Fries
All-beef patty topped with fresh lettuce, tomato, red onion, and pickles on a brioche bun. Served with wavy-cut fries
Denny's - South Loop
Country Fried Steak
Country-fried beef steak smothered in rich gravy, served with two sides and dinner bread
Denny's - South Loop
Chicken Tenders & Fries
Golden-fried chicken tenders with your choice of dipping sauce, plus wavy-cut fries
Cafe Bionda
Happy Hour
Happy hour with good wine offers mentioned in reviews
Tapas Valencia
Happy Hour
Happy hour featuring $5 Spanish beer, $7 featured wine, and sangria by the glass or pitcher
Bar only. Beverage purchase required. Not valid with other promotions or discounts. Sangria pitcher minimum two guests.
SourceThe Chicago Firehouse Restaurant
Happy Hour
Happy hour available Monday through Friday from 4PM to 5PM
Signature Steak
Happy Hour
$7.10 cocktails, wine, apps
The Staley
Happy Hour
$4.71 drafts, $7.71 wine and well drinks, $4-10 apps. GF/Celiac: Not gf/celiac safe
The Chicago Firehouse Restaurant
Half Price Cocktails and Food Specials
Half price cocktails and food specials including $5 lobster bisque
The Chicago Firehouse Restaurant
Half Price Happy Hour
Half price cocktails and food specials including $5 lobster bisque, Mon-Fri 4-5pm
Cafe Bionda
Cafe Bionda Happy Hour
$9 cocktails, $4 Stella/Peroni/Moretti, $7 wine, $10 bites (oysters, arancini, meatballs, calamari, bruschetta) Mon-Fri 3-6pm
Pizza Hut - South Loop
$7 Deal Lover's Menu
Large 1-topping pizza, breadsticks, pasta, wings, and more - each just $7 when you buy 2+.
Must buy 2 or more items
SourceWeather Mark Tavern
Bottomless Mimosas Brunch
Bottomless mimosas available during brunch service. Weather Mark Tavern, closest full-service bar to Soldier Field.
Lips Restaurant
Wednesday Dinner & Show Package
$42 Dinner & Show with Chaka's Fabulous Divas
drinks additional, 8.875% tax & 20% suggested tip additional
SourceLips Restaurant
Wednesday Drinks & Show Option
2 drink minimum & $20 cover for The Divas Show
2 drink minimum required, 8.875% tax & 20% suggested tip additional
SourceLips Restaurant
Thursday Dinner & Show Package
$42 Dinner & Show with The Divas Show
drinks additional, 8.875% tax & 20% suggested tip additional
SourceLips Restaurant
Thursday Drinks & Show Option
2 drink minimum & $20 cover for The Divas Show
2 drink minimum required, 8.875% tax & 20% suggested tip additional
SourceLips Restaurant
Friday Glitz & Glam Dinner Show
$59 Dinner Show Package
drinks additional, 8.875% tax & 20% suggested tip additional
SourceLips Restaurant
Saturday Glitz & Glam Dinner Show
$59 Dinner Show Package
drinks additional, 8.875% tax & 20% suggested tip additional
SourceLips Restaurant
Saturday All You Can Drink Dragalicious Brunch
$49 All You Can Drink Brunch & Show
8.875% tax & 20% suggested tip additional
SourceLips Restaurant
Saturday Late Night Dirty Show
2 drink minimum & $20 cover for 18+ only show
18_plus_only
SourceLips Restaurant
Sunday Broadway Brunch
$49 All You Can Drink Brunch & Show
8.875% tax & 20% suggested tip additional
SourceLips Restaurant
Sunday Dinner & Show Package
$42 Dinner & Show with The Diva's Show
drinks additional, 8.875% tax & 20% suggested tip additional
SourceLips Restaurant
Sunday Drinks & Show Option
2 drink minimum & $20 cover for The Diva's Show
2 drink minimum required, 8.875% tax & 20% suggested tip additional
SourcePaisans Pizzeria
Happy Hour
Paisans Pizzeria Happy Hour Mon-Fri, 3:00pm-6:00pm Eats $5-$9 Small Bites Drinks $5-$7 Happy Hour cocktails Specials on house wines and select draft beers
All Star Seafood and Sports
Happy Hour
1/2 off apps, drink specials. GF/Celiac: Not gf/celiac safe
Athena
Happy Hour
$7 wine, $7-9 cocktails, $7-9 apps. GF/Celiac: Yes
Bandol Brasserie & Raw Bar
Happy Hour
$9 wine, $7-10 cocktails, $2 oysters, $12 apps. GF/Celiac: Yes
Bar Pendry
Happy Hour
$8 mini martinis, apps
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Where can I eat and drink near McCormick Place?
- There are 100 food and drink deals at 49 venues within walking distance of McCormick Place. Popular spots include Lips Restaurant, Ahjoomah' S Apron, Lawrence'S Fisheries.
- What are the best bars near McCormick Place?
- Denny's - South Loop offers Grand Slam® Burrito. Denny's - South Loop offers Classic Burger with Fries. Denny's - South Loop offers Country Fried Steak.
- What's the cheapest drink deal near McCormick Place?
- The cheapest drink deal is domestic bottled beer for $2.00. Browse all 100 deals for more options.