Best Late Night Restaurants in Motor Row
5 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
Reggies Music Joint
A long-running bar-and-venue where char-grilled burgers, rock shows, and rooftop hangs share the spotlight.
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Since 2007, Reggies Music Joint has combined a wood-fired grill, craft beer, and live music in a multi-level South Loop venue with a rooftop deck. The Main Stage Burger and a roster of specialty burgers anchor a menu of bar food that fuels concertgoers and sports fans late into the night.
Must-Try Dishes:
Main Stage Burger with hand-cut fries, BBQ Bacon Burger, Mushroom Swiss Burger
What Makes it Special: A long-running bar-and-venue where char-grilled burgers, rock shows, and rooftop hangs share the spotlight.
Across from McCormick Place in the Motor Row corridor, Windy City Ribs & Whiskey focuses on sauced pork ribs, smoked meats, and late-night bar snacks for pre- and post-event crowds. With a full bar, TVs, and long hours, it functions as a casual BBQ-and-whiskey hangout as much as a sit-down rib house.
Must-Try Dishes:
Smoked Pork Ribs, Whiskey-Glazed Wings, Brisket Platter with Mac & Cheese
What Makes it Special: Event-adjacent ribs-and-whiskey spot that serves BBQ late into the night.
Worthy Picks
On Motor Row, Williams Inn functions as a sports bar that happens to bake both thin crust and Chicago-style deep dish alongside wings, burgers, and bar snacks. Pricing runs higher than basic slice counters, but for groups splitting pizzas while watching games steps from McCormick Place, it can still come out as a reasonable per-person spend.
Must-Try Dishes:
Chicago Style Deep Dish Cheese Pizza, Thin Crust Cheese Pizza, Turkey Sausage Pizza
What Makes it Special: Sports-bar setting with a full slate of deep-dish and thin-crust pizzas for pre- and post-game crowds on South Michigan.
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Inside a convenience-style space near McCormick Place, McCormick Market Breakfast & Deli turns out straightforward breakfast sandwiches, deli subs, and combo deals alongside grocery staples. It’s a practical stop for convention-goers and nearby hotel guests looking for fast, inexpensive sandwiches from early morning until close to midnight.
Must-Try Dishes:
Sausage, Egg & Cheese Breakfast Sandwich, Turkey Club Sandwich, Sandwich Combo with Pop & Chips
What Makes it Special: A nearly all-day market-deli hybrid offering made-to-order sandwiches steps from McCormick Place.
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On State Street, this Shark's outpost leans into Chicago-style late-night seafood and wings, with baskets of fried chicken, catfish, and jumbo wings behind the counter. It’s a go-to for inexpensive, sauce-drenched wings and fried dinners grabbed after work or on the way home.
Must-Try Dishes:
10-Piece Wings with Mild Sauce and Fries, Catfish Nuggets Dinner, 6-Piece Wings and Shrimp Combo
What Makes it Special: A South Loop counter spot where fried wings, fish, and combo boxes run late at budget-friendly prices.