Do Draft Weekend Right With Our Top Picks
Recruit these faves for dine-in, carryout & delivery from April 23-25
For football fans, February to August feels like an eternity, but one of the best parts of this downtime is synonymous with springtime itself—a time for renewal, growth and hope for the future: Thursday, April 23 – Sunday, April 25, is 2026 Draft Weekend! Whether you’re a major fan or just a fan of great snacks on the couch, it’s time to recruit some new game day grub. Here is your guide to the most crave-worthy options for dine-in, delivery and carryout.
Having your crew over to watch the Draft? Here are a few of our favorite Game Day recipes.
1st Round Pick: Award-Winning Wings from Bub City
Bub City – River North & Rosemont
Bub City in River North or Rosemont is where BBQ and sports collide. Dive into their Award-Winning Chicken Wings tossed in mild buffalo, spicy buffalo, or hickory smoked naked or the famous Hub 51 Pulled Chicken Nachos while catching draft highlights on their many TVs. Order a tray of wings to share with your fantasy league through Bub City’s Catering menu while you cheer (or jeer!) your teams’ draft picks.
View Catering Menu at Bub City – Chicago | View Catering Menu at Bub City – Rosemont | Order carryout or delivery from Bub City
Make a reservation at Bub City – River North | Make a reservation at Bub City – Rosemont
2nd Round Pick: Wisconsin Cheese Curds from L. Woods
L. Woods Tap & Pine Lodge
Why not enjoy some Wisconsin-inspired grub from L. Woods Tap & Pine Lodge as you watch Green Bay make their first pick in Round 2? Indulge in Wisconsin Cheese Curds, Buffalo Wings, Baby Back Ribs and more while sipping your favorite draft beers, including Yuengling, the light lager from America’s oldest brewery in Pottsville, PA (a nod to this year’s host city of Pittsburgh!).
Make a reservation at L. Woods Tap & Pine Lodge
Order carryout or delivery from L. Woods Tap & Pine Lodge
3rd Round Pick: Burgers & Nachos from R.J. Grunts
R.J. Grunts
Burgers and nachos—the ultimate game day pairing—can be found at R.J. Grunts. Kick things off with Buffalo Chicken Nachos, made with corn tortilla chips covered with chopped buffalo chicken, two melted cheeses, lettuce, tomato and zesty ranch sauce, then order up a signature Gruntburger, Bacon Cheddarburger, Turkey Burger, Veggie Burger, and more. Catch draft highlights on R.J. Grunts’ TVs while sipping classic cocktails during Late Night Happy Hour.
Make a reservation at R.J. Grunts
Order carryout or delivery from R.J. Grunts
4th Round Pick: Tavern-Style Pizza from Saranello’s
Win big with the some of the tastiest tavern-style pizzas in Chicagoland! Saranello’s in Wheeling offers carryout and delivery on their special crunchy, cracker-like, crusts, hand-rolled and made in-house daily. Pizzas are available in 12-inch or 16-inch featuring options like Cheese, Sausage, Pepperoni, White Truffle Mushroom and Build-Your-Own, and gluten-free options are available. View the Saranello’s pizza menu
Order Saranello’s pizzas for carryout and delivery
5th Round Pick: Taco Kit from Tallboy Taco
Tallboy Taco
Tacos aren’t just for Tuesdays. Enjoy a build-your-own taco kit from Tallboy for this draft weekend or any game day weekend. Featuring corn and flour tortillas, choice of two proteins (Carne Asada, Chicken Chimichurri, Birria and Pork Al Pastor), assorted toppings, fresh guacamole, corn fundido and housemade chips. The kit also includes one of Tallboy Taco’s signature sweets, Chocolate Chip Cookies. Order the taco kit for two people for $59.95, plus tax, or four people for $99.95, plus tax. Plus, toast to your team’s newest addition with a Tallboy Taco’s Flecha Azul Margarita Kit! Call to place an order and arrange a time for pick-up or order online.
Order online from Tallboy Taco
6th Round Pick: Happy-Tizers at Happy Camper – Las Vegas
Happy Camper – Las Vegas
Happy Camper has quickly become the go-to for game day in Las Vegas, so you can bet it’s a perfect spot for draft weekend, too! Head to where pizza, party, patio, and plenty of TVs come together to enjoy signature pizzas loaded with fresh toppings, or dive into Happy-Tizers while watching your favorite teams make their picks.
Make a reservation at Happy Camper – Las Vegas
7th Round Pick: Party Platters from Wildfire
Wildfire
Let your Wildfire favorites fuel your draft weekend watch parties! Customize your spread with party platters that feed 8-10. From the Wildfire Chopped Salad and Barbecue Baby Back Ribs, to Red Skin Mashed Potatoes and whole seasonal pies, these picks are sure to satisfy your guests as much as getting that star rookie for their team’s roster. View the Wildfire catering menu
Order carryout and delivery from the Wildfire location nearest you
Order catering from the Wildfire location nearest you
