Best Late Night Restaurants in Bucktown & Logan Square (60647)
5 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: January 2026
Our Top Pick
The Whale Chicago
New American happy hour hub where lobster tacos and cocktails share a dog-friendly patio.
Notable Picks
8.7
The Whale is a New American restaurant and cocktail bar where chilled lobster tacos, crab cakes, and a deep drink list anchor one of Logan Square’s most polished happy hour rooms. Locals use it for everything from pre-dinner drinks to full nights out on the dog-friendly patio.
Must-Try Dishes:
Chilled Lobster Tacos, Sicilian Crab Cakes, Moroccan Turkey Burger
What makes it special: New American happy hour hub where lobster tacos and cocktails share a dog-friendly patio.
#2
Park & Field
8.4
Park & Field is a vintage-styled sports bar built around a massive patio where firepits, games, and TVs stretch weekend nights to midnight. The food leans solid bar fare—sliders, tenders, and chili—used to soak up drinks during games or post-dinner hangs.
Must-Try Dishes:
Park Burger, Buffalo Chicken Nuggets, Skirt Steak Chili
What makes it special: Massive, dog-welcoming patio sports bar where firepits and games define happy hour.
8.2
The Moonlighter is a casual Logan Square burger and beer bar with a big dog-friendly patio and a kitchen that runs to midnight or later, depending on the night. Smash burgers, vegan wings, and loaded waffle fries make it a go-to when you want real food with your nightcap.
Must-Try Dishes:
Traditional Wings with house sauces, Vegan Wings (Mesquite), Loaded Tots
What makes it special: Dog-friendly sports bar where classic and vegan wings share space with a big patio.
#4
Way Out
8.0
Way Out is a dark, neon-lit Logan Square bar where strong cocktails, pizza potstickers, and snacky bar food anchor late-night hangs. With a pool table, jukebox, and a kitchen that runs late on most nights, it feels built for second rounds and industry nightcaps.
Must-Try Dishes:
Pizza Potstickers, Taco Fingers, Philly Cheesesteak
What makes it special: Brooding cocktail bar with playful late-night snacks like pizza potstickers and taco fingers.
Worthy Picks
7.9
Big Wig Tacos in Logan Square is a late-night counter where steak tacos, chorizo burritos, and crisp tortillas answer post-bar cravings until the early morning hours. It’s more about speed, portions, and convenience than nuance, but it consistently delivers hot food when most kitchens are closed.
Must-Try Dishes:
Steak tacos, Chorizo burrito, Agua fresca de jamaica
What makes it special: High-hour taqueria slinging tacos and burritos deep into the night.