Best Happy Hour Hotspots Restaurants in Magnificent Mile
2 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
The Evie
A contemporary Mag Mile dining room blending American plates with sushi and views.
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The Evie
8.3
The Evie is a newer Mag Mile restaurant marrying American comfort dishes with sushi, salads, and steakhouse-leaning plates in a bright, windowed dining room overlooking Michigan Avenue. The menu leans indulgent—think steak frites, butter-poached lobster rolls, and composed salads—supported by a cocktail program geared toward pre-theater and date nights. It has quickly become a go-to for visitors seeking something fresher than a legacy hotel restaurant without leaving the avenue.
Must-Try Dishes:
Mag Mile Roll, Steak Frites, Butter Poached Lobster Roll
What makes it special: A contemporary Mag Mile dining room blending American plates with sushi and views.
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Operating since 1974, Pippin’s Tavern now pairs its neighborhood-pub DNA with a modern American menu and weekday happy hour. It’s a relaxed option just off the Mag Mile where office groups lean on beers, cocktails, and bar food instead of a high-concept scene.
Must-Try Dishes:
Pippin's Smash Burger, Char Broiled Burger, $1.50 Oyster Happy Hour
What makes it special: A nearly 50-year-old pub that now layers legit gastropub food onto classic happy hour structure.