Price Fixe/Half Bottle Wine Night/Mon-Tue Specials

All:

I know there's been a thread or two about special deals at restaurants throughout Chicago on certain nights of the week (i.e.: Mon/Tue/Sunday) as captioned in the subject line above - I just can't find them on here after spending about an hour searching. Could anyone be so kind as to point me to the threads? Thanks a bunch!

Bster

Dunno the threads, but La Sardine and Le Bouchon both offer $22 prix fixes on tuesdays, and at least La Sardine offers half off bottles of wine on Mondays. Le Bouchon might, as well.

I know there are a ton of other restaurants doing the same.

Here's a good google search result that might help.

You might want to check metromix. They had an article about all the Tues. night specials in the city pretty recently.
Buona Terra, an Italian restaurant in Logan Square, has a great deal on Thurs--$20 for an entree, dessert and appetizer. The food there is quite good (not mindblowing, but very good and consistent) and the service is as friendly as can be.

The November issue of Chicago magazine (Bargain Dining) has a listing of offers in their lead article.

Dunno if this is still current, but during the late summer, Opera was offering a $25 tasting menu Wed. & Thu. I've been trying to go ever since I learned about the absurdly low price, but my gf and I can't seem to get our act together.

Trattoria Roma has half-price wine on Tuesday nights.

Trattoria Roma
1535 N. Wells
Chicago

Bistrot Margot .. half price bottle of wine on Mondays? i think...

Bistro Campagne had $25/pp pre-fix during the week as well (call to confirm):

Bistro Campagne
4518 N. Lincoln Ave.
773-271-6100

Thanks all for the suggestions!

If you're looking to splurge, Carlos' in Highland Park does not charge a corkage fee on Mondays -- quite the deal!

Along those lines, Le Francais has started its own "no corkage" night on Tuesdays.

just dined here last nite and found:

Wednesday $24/pp pre-fixe @
Bistrot Margot
1437-39 North Wells
Chicago, IL 60610
(312) 587-3660

the profiteroles included in the pre-fixe was gut-busting... 3 profiteroles stuffed w/ 3 scoops of vanila ice cream... even for 2 people... if there ever is too much of a good thing..

My favorite spot for after work drink. They have two great specials!

Monday - half price glasses of wine
Tuesday - all bottles under $100 - half price



The Tasting Room/
Randolph Wine Cellars
1415 W. Randolph
Chicago, IL 60607
312-942-1313

Just found out that Volo (small plate restaurant in Roscoe Village) has bottles of wine at 50% off on Monday nights, and a create-your-own 3-course price fixed meal for $25 on Tuesdays.

The Monday wine deal sounds excellent -- it applies to their "regular list" which I assume means all wines except some "reserve" selection??? Also, it applies toward every bottle purchased, not just the first bottle.

The Tuesday deal seems a little strange because after looking at the menu, I observed that it is possible to order 3 courses that would normally cost less than $25. But if you're going to order 3 of their more expensive dishes, then it's a good deal.

I've only been to Volo once, but I thought it showed great promise:

http://www.chowhound.com/midwest/boards ... 62346.html

Meritage has signs in their window indicating mid-week specials
Contact them to confirm, my memory is imperfect

Sunday 25% off bottles
Monday 1/2 price glass pours
Tuesday some sort of prix fix menu
Wed (or Thurs?) live music
(I think there may have been one more something, I'm sure I have the details wrong)

Meritage Cafe & Wine Bar
2118 N. Damen Ave.
(1/2 way between Armitage and Webster)
773-235-6434

http://www.meritagecafe.com/

Edited to fix errors in what I thought I saw vs what was actually there.

Deleece has a $20 three-course deal Mondays & Tuesdays and half-price bottles of wine Wednesdays.

Deleece
4004 N Southport
773-325-1710
http://www.deleece.com

Marche has a $25 prix fixe menu on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays. You select an appetizer, entree and dessert, anything off the menu or specials. It's a great deal and can be an inexpensive night out provided you don't go crazy with drinks. I'm not sure if the sister restaurants (Opera, Gioco and Red Light) have similar deals.

Marche
833 W. Randolph
312-226-8399

Cucina Paradiso in Oak Park has 1/2 price bottles of wine on Mondays. And their food is good all the time.

Cucina Paradiso
814 North Blvd.
Oak Park, IL 60301
(708) 848.3434

The Grotto just started a "Twilight Special" - for $24.95 (doesn't include tax or tip) you can choose an entree from the special menu (Farfalle alla Pazza, Boneless Chicken Vesuvio, Eggplant & Veal Calabrese, Grilled Salmon, 9oz Filet Mignon, Italian Sausage & Peppers), you get your choice of soup or salad, dessert selection (tiramisu, ricotta cheesecake or traditional cheesecake) and a soda or glass of house wine (red or white).

This is from 4-6:30pm Monday thru Thursday, now thru April.

Grotto On State
1030 N. State St
312-280-1005
www.grottoonstate.com

Check out metromix. Click on Restaurants, then on the right side of the page, there is a box for dining deals by day of the week.

Here is the one for today:

http://metromix.chicagotribune.com/even ... 01/16/2007

Café Pyrenees in Libertyville (www.cafepyrenees.com) serves dishes from their 1990 menu, at the 1990 prices, on Tuesdays.

Their other specials include no corkage fee on Sundays, crepes on Wednesdays, and tapas on Thursdays.