Super Bowl Sunday: What to Eat and Drink in Chicago

Although our favorite team won’t be in the Super Bowl this year, there’s always a reason to eat good food. Sports bars and restaurants all over the city are gearing up for the biggest weekend in sports with various drink and food specials for this event-filled day. Whether you are staying in and inviting a few friends over or want to visit some of your favorite spots, consider dining in, ordering pick-up or getting delivery from some of our favorite establishments for game day on February 13.

The Goddess and Grocer {multiple locations}

Whether you’re watching the game with your family or a heading to a party, The Goddess and Grocer has something for all sports fans. Aside from delicious classics like Loaded Potato Skins and Turkey Meatballs, you can also order their Chicago Style Hot Dog Bar with - you guessed it - jumbo all-beef vienna hot dogs, poppy seed buns, yellow mustard, onion, pickle relish, tomato, a dill pickle, sport peppers and celery salt. The Bears may not be in the Super Bowl, but you’ll feel like a winner.

Nonna’s Pizza & Sandwiches {925 West Randolph Street, Chicago; 312.690.7323}

This Fulton Market sandwich and pizza shop is serving up a special game day package big enough for four. The meal includes one Sicilian Pie with a choice of cheese or pepperoni, two sandwiches (choose between meatball or chicken parmesan), four small bags of chips and four chocolate chip and sea salt cookies. It’s ideal for a family, and will give you all the time to sit back and enjoy the halftime show…. oh, or the game 😉

The Smoke Daddy {multiple locations}

Some Daddy BBQ is never a bad idea. If you are looking for a classic backyard barbeque for your Super Bowl Party, look no further. From your choice of ribs and smoked meats to baked beans, mac n cheese, coleslaw and cornbread, you can’t go wrong with this world-class BBQ joint. It’s also a great place to go and watch the game if you want to get out of the house!

Soul & Smoke {1601 Payne Street, Evanston; 847.859.2732}

The team at Soul & Smoke is whipping up something special for the 56th Super Bowl. The BBQ and soul food spot is offering packages for 4 or 6 people featuring their signature menu items like brisket and pulled pork sliders, rib tips, and wings served three ways with buffalo sauce, jerk, or BBQ sauce. Pair with your favorite Chicago beer and enjoy!

Evette's {350 West Armitage Avenue, Chicago; 773.799.8478}

Want to dine out for game day? Head over to Evettes in Lincoln Park for their Super Bowl Sunday menu 🏈 Evette's will be offering $8 specials all day long on February 13th. Available for dine-in and pick-up at the Lincoln Park location, the sporty-special includes Super Garlic Feta Fries, Popcorn Chicken, Mushroom Poppers, and Pita Nachos. How could you say “no” to Super Garlic Feta Fries?!

Hub 51 {51 West Hubbard Street, Chicago; 312.828.0051}

Hub 51 is always a classic choice when it comes to game day food and they’re offering specials for pick-up on Sunday, February 13 for parties of 4 ($95, plus tax), 8 ($180, plus tax) and 12 guests ($250, plus tax). The package offers game day favorites including Hub 51's Famous Pulled Chicken Nachos, Chicken Tenders with dipping sauces, Spinach Dip and select sushi rolls. Make sure to add on their bottled cocktails for an additional fun! Hub 51 is a long-time Chicago favorite for a reason - they know their way around a game day feast 😋

Jake Melnick's Corner Tap {41 East Superior Street, Chicago; 312.266.0400}

Pre-order your game day package by Saturday February 12, and you’ll get the BEST Jake Melnick's Corner Tap has to offer. There are various packages to choose from depending on what type of food you want and how many people you’re inviting to your party. Order their Tailgate Tray for 3-4 people, for example, and you’ll get a full slab of ribs, 1/2 pound of brisket, 1/2 pound of pulled pork, a dozen slider buns, pickles, coleslaw and BBQ sauce! For larger groups, you can add on wings, tater tots and their cookie, brownie and rice crispy treat tray for something extra. It’s the Super Bowl… so go big or go home!

Recess {838 West Kinzie Street, Chicago; 312.801.1181}

There’s no doubt that Recess is always a fun time, and Super Bowl Sunday will be no different. Football fans and food lovers alike can chow down on Slider Towers and wash them down with Daaa Beers imported and domestic buckets of beer. Sports fanatics can also always take a break from sliders and beer to sip on large format boozy cocktails made just for Super Bowl Sunday. Our team may not be in the game, but you can still have a blast at Recess! 

By Madison Freeman | Special Correspondent