Giordano's Happy Hour. The Strip

Giordano's serves Chicago deep dish on the Strip, and that single fact shapes how you should play its happy hour. This is not a slice you grab and fold. The crust is thick and buttery, the cheese is layered heavy, and the sauce goes on top, so a single slice eats like a full meal.

The deal runs Monday through Friday, 3 to 6pm, and it is bar only, so plant yourself at the bar rather than a table. You get 50% off draft beer and 50% off house wine, plus 50% off appetizers. Pairing a half-price pint with a deep dish slice is the smart order, and one slice usually does the job for most appetites.

Timing matters more here than at most happy hours. Deep dish takes a while to cook, so order as soon as you sit. Getting in early in the window gives the kitchen time to deliver while the discounts are still live.

The spot suits people who actually want food with their drinks rather than picking at small plates, plus anyone curious about Chicago-style pizza or homesick Midwesterners. Groups do well since the pizza shares easily.

Giordano's sits in the Grand Bazaar Shops out front of Horseshoe at 3619 S Las Vegas Blvd, right on the Strip, so it is easy to reach on foot. Bring an appetite and a little patience for the cook time.