Best Restaurants for Celebrating Derby Day in Chicago/Illinois

by OpenTable x Woodford Reserve

Updated April 08, 2021

To mark this year's Derby Day, OpenTable and Woodford Reserve have come together to bring you a list of restaurants offering Derby Day drink specials and celebratory dishes near you. Whether you are donning your finest Derby attire and heading to a local watering hole or planning a feast for the festivities at home, we've got the restaurant (and game day tipple) for you. CRAFTED CAREFULLY. DRINK RESPONSIBLY. Woodford Reserve Kentucky Straight Whiskey, 43.2%-45.2% Alc. by Vol., The Woodford Reserve Distillery, Versailles, KY. Woodford Reserve is a registered trademark. ©2021

Tavern on the Point

4.5

4.5 (586)

$30 and under

American

Edison Park

About the restaurant

Tavern on the Point, Edison Park Chicago’s first rooftop outdoor space, offers a lively atmosphere accompanied by a modern industrial interior. You can now enjoy a city tavern ambiance while avoiding the hustle and bustle of downtown Chicago.

Conveniently located at 6724 N. Northwest Highway, the northwest tip (Point) of Chicago in the historic neighborhood of Edison Park, Tavern on the Point is the perfect spot to mingle with friends, eat a great meal with family, socialize after work, or host a private party.

Visit today and enjoy some elevated American comfort food, craft beer, smooth bourbons, and quality whiskeys. We also offer an incredible selection of classic and seasonal cocktails, along with an impressive collection of flavorful wines.

Top review

Georgia

Dined on Sep 30, 2024

Everyone in our party enjoyed their food and the service was great.

The Saddle Room

4.6

4.6 (2288)

$30 and under

Contemporary American

Hoffman Estates

About the restaurant

Please specify if you are looking to sit inside or outside. Please note if you have kids as part of your group. Groups of 7 or more must call the store to make reservations.

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Glenn

Dined 5 days ago

Our server Tori was GREAT! Filet was cooked perfectly.

Hardware

4.8

4.8 (3709)

$30 and under

Contemporary American

Aurora

About the restaurant

Hardware is a Sustainable Gastropub and Brewery, complete with greenhouse and Organic Hop Farm.

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Susan

Dined on Oct 3, 2024

We enjoyed the evening out on the beautiful patio watching the sunset. The food was excellent as always and our waiter was wonderful and made the experience even more enjoyable. Hardware continues to be our favorite place! It’s the place we always take family and friends who are visiting for the what we feel is the best food in area. Thank you!

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Spears Bourbon Burgers & Beer

4.7

4.7 (790)

$30 and under

American

Wheeling

About the restaurant

We are entering a new age for bourbon and beer drinkers as the many different varieties are readily available for your enjoyment here at Spears. Our cocktails are prepared by our incredibly knowledgeable bartenders who know all about the process of making, mixing, and drinking your next high quality beverage. Spears has American roots where the best Bourbon, Burgers, and Beer meet and await to delight you!

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AlanaCvip

Dined 2 days ago

Spears is the best! This is our go to, we bring friends and family here. It’s comfortable, delicious, excellent service, fabulous management!

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Popular dish

Chopped Salad

PB&J: Pizza Beer & Jukebox

4.7

4.7 (237)

$31 to $50

Pizza Bar

West Loop

About the restaurant

Chicagos hottest new hangout is located in the heart of West Loop! PB&J offers the best Neapolitan PIZZA and draft BEER in town, as well as your favorite jams from our state-of-the-art JUKEBOX powered by TouchTunes.

Our sliding garage-style windows allow guests to become one with the lively West Loop neighborhood while keeping fresh air circulating throughout. There's no better spot to link up with friends for brunch on our patio, or game day at the bar. With TEN HD screens, you'll never miss out on supporting your team!

Stop in today, we have the best eats in town! ...And yes, we have crafty PB&Js too!

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Emmanuel

Dined on Sep 22, 2024

I had a very great 34th birthday here ! Loved the energy and the vibe and our server Amanda was wonderful she was very attentive and so nice. Great service.

Brick House Tavern + Tap - Downers Grove

$30 and under

Sports Bar

Downers Grove

About the restaurant

With a relaxed, sportscentric atmosphere, a seemingly endless assortment of local, craft and import beers, and an inventive menu of American tavern fare, Brick House Tavern + Tap offers guests a truly next generation "gastro pub" experience. Its flavors and ambiance can be enjoyed at 24 locations spread across the nation.

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