National Oyster on the Half Shell Day

National Oyster on the Half Shell Day is the time to make a meal out of your mollusk with oyster dining deals at Dive Bar and III Forks Prime Steakhouse. From Lakeshore East to Lakeview, these Chicago restaurants will shell out shuck-worthy specials on Thursday, March 31.

III Forks Prime Steakhouse, located in Lakeshore East, will offer an oyster happy hour on Thursday, March 31. Guests may enjoy $1 oysters from 4-6 p.m., along with half-priced draft beer and cocktails on tap.

Lakeview's nautical neighborhood eatery, Dive Bar, will feature half-priced raw oysters on March 31 from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. (regularly $12.99 per half dozen). Pair your seafood fare with Dive Bar's list of tropical drinks, craft beer and coastal wines.