Chicago Restaurant Week 2023 : Menus, Dates, Highlights

The 16^th annual Chicago Restaurant Week 2023 returns January 20 – February 5, 2023.

Chicago Restaurant Week 2023 offers visitors and local foodies a meaningful opportunity to experience some of the area’s most sought-after restaurants.

For 17 consecutive, dining-packed days, participating dining establishments will showcase specially curated prix fixe menus with prices set at $25 for brunch or lunch, and $42 and/or $59 for dinner (excluding beverages, tax and gratuity).

Lending an ideal reason to explore Chicago’s nationally lauded culinary scene, diners can experience new, showstopping restaurants and familiar favorites alike daily.

In addition, First Bites Bash – the official kickoff to CRW – is back for the first time since 2020, taking place at the Field Museum on January 19. Tickets are on sale now.

Things to know about Chicago Restaurant Week 2023

Days and hours of operation vary by restaurant. Please check the operating hours of the individual restaurants when making your plans.

Reservations are recommended wherever possible.

Menus are subject to change without notice based on product availability.

If you are unable to keep your reservation for any reason, please be considerate and cancel as soon as possible to give other diners and the restaurant the opportunity to fill those seats.

Please check with the individual restaurants in advance to inquire if they can modify certain items on their Restaurant Week 2022 menu to accommodate dietary restrictions.

Please refer to www.choosechicago.com/chicago-restaurant-week for complete details.

Chicago Restaurant Week 2023 Participating Restaurants List

The highly anticipated event will feature more than 335 participants representing 34 distinct Chicago neighborhoods, including 37 suburban restaurants.

Of the participants, 55 are women, minority and/or Black-owned enterprises.

In 2023, 51 restaurants make their Chicago Restaurant Week 2023 debut, with participants including a range of both recently opened and established locales, such as Alpana (River North), Bloom Plant Based Kitchen (Bucktown/Wicker Park), Mima’s Taste of Cuba (Irving Park), Lexington Betty Smokehouse (Roseland) and Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ (four locations citywide).

They join a list of repeat loyalists such as The Berghoff (Loop), Mon Ami Gabi (Lincoln Park), Osteria Langhe (Logan Square), Swift & Sons Tavern & Oyster Bar (Wrigleyville) and Mango Pickle (Edgewater).

Please refer to www.choosechicago.com/chicago-restaurant-week for the most-up-to-date list of participating restaurants.

Cira
Carlucci Chicago
a tavola restaurant
Di Pescara
Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba!
Barrio
Casatis
Brasserie by C&C
Big Star Mariscos
Lou Malnati’s Pizzeria – Michigan Avenue
Demera Ethiopian Restaurant
Bar Goa
Beatrix – Oak Brook
14 Parish Restaurant & Rhum Bar
Avec River North
Catch 35 Chicago
Cherry Circle Room
Artango Bar & Steakhouse
90th Meridian
Avli Taverna Restaurant
BLVD Steakhouse
Berghoff Restaurant
Adamus
Curfew by Fabio Viviani
Dove’s Luncheonette
Bandit
Cindy’s
BITES asian kitchen + bar
Beatrix – River North
Chez Joel Bistro
Black Barrel Tavern – OLD TOWN
Carmine’s
Bloom Plant Based Kitchen
Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurant
Barcocina – Lakeview
Cabra
Canal Street Eatery and Market
Boqueria
Aba
CheSa’s Bistro & Bar
City Winery Chicago
Dos Urban Cantina
Beatrix – Streeterville
Amaru
Beatrix – Fulton Market
Dell Rooster
Atwood
Daisies
Antico Posto
Avli River North
Carnivale
Chalet Chicago
Chicago Oyster House
Alla Vita
Bar Takito
Bronzeville Winery
Ceres’ Table
Frontier
Arami
Cebu Chicago
Azul
Burger Bar Chicago South Loop
Cafe Robey
Black Barrel Tavern, The
Acanto Restaurant + Wine Bar
Bar Siena
Bar Esmé
Brass Tack
Bar Siena – Old Orchard
Devon Seafood + Steak
Coco Pazzo
Crosby’s Kitchen
Alpana
Double Clutch Brewing Company
CDA
Beatrix – Loop
Big Jones
BOKA Restaurant
Adorn Bar & Restaurant
Brindille
BARDAVID
Cafe Press Coffeehouse & Eatery
Bar Sotano
Aboyer
Andros Taverna
Bistro Campagne
Coda di Volpe
Avec West Loop
bistronomic
Avli on The Park
Cafe Bionda
McCormick & Schmick’s Seafood & Steaks – Oak Brook
Eli’s Cheesecake Bakery and Café
Floriole Cafe & Bakery
Las Tablas On Lincoln
Marchesa
Lil’ Ba-Ba-Reeba!
eden
Jaleo
Francesca’s on Chestnut
Koto Restaurant
Grill on 21
Fulton Market Kitchen
fourteensixteen
Drew’s on Halsted
Matisse Tavern and Grill
Lonesome Rose
Il Culaccino
JoJo’s ShakeBAR
Kizami Sushi
Hub 51
Frontera Grill
Longman & Eagle
El Che Steakhouse and Bar
Geja’s Café
Kinzie Chophouse
Mango Pickle
Fox & Turtle
Formento’s
Eataly Vino &
Gemini
Gaijin
Lena Brava
Eddie V’s Prime Seafood
Eataly La Pizza & La Pasta
Komo Chicago
Heritage Restaurant and Caviar Bar
Gioia Ristorante e Pastificio
Lure Fishbar
King Crab House
El Mariachi Tequila Bar & Grill
Farm Bar Lakeview
Hubbard Inn
Luella’s Southern Kitchen
Gene & Georgetti
HaiSous Vietnamese Kitchen
India House Restaurant
Ella Elli
Kitchen + Kocktails by Kevin Kelley
Las Tablas on Irving LLC
Franco’s Ristorante
Lexington Betty Smokehouse
Francois Frankie
Earls Kitchen + Bar
Mastro’s Steakhouse
Gilt Bar Chicago
Guildhall
Il Porcellino
Harvest 365 Restaurant and Fresh Grill
Joe’s Imports
Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ | Naperville
Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ | West Loop
Gussie’s Handmade Italian
Duck Duck Goat
FireLake Grill House and Cocktail Bar
Harry Caray’s Tavern, Navy Pier
Hutch American Bistro
Dusek’s Tavern
Frasca | Pizzeria + Wine Bar
GT Prime
Le Sud French Mediterranean Cuisine
HIDE+SEEK
ETA Restaurant + Bar
Hinoki Sushiko
Harry Caray’s Italian Steakhouse, River North
Edie’s All Day Cafe & Bar
Kostali
L. Woods Tap & Pine Lodge
La Josie
LIVA at Chicago Winery
Ema
Barcocina – West Town
Macello Cucina di Puglia
Lirica
Forte at Symphony Center
Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ | Streeterville
Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ | Lakeview
Split-Rail
Nonnina
NoMI
Oceanique Restaurant
Piccolo Sogno
Mirabella Italian Cuisine
Somerset
Rosebud Randolph
Ruth’s Chris Steak House
Pinstripes
Pizzeria Portofino
RPM Steak
Perry’s Steakhouse & Grille Schaumburg
Osteria Langhe
Mia Francesca
PROSECCO
State and Lake Chicago Tavern
Porter Kitchen & Deck
Mesler
Riccardo Osteria
Nisos Mediterranean
Proxi
Norman’s Bistro
Mykonos Greek Restaurant
RPM Italian
Shaw’s Crab House – Schaumburg
Pescadero Seafood & Oyster Bar
Odyssey Chicago River by City Cruises
ROOH Chicago
Oda Mediterranean Cuisine
Miki’s Park
SoJu BBQ
Quartino Ristorante & Wine Bar
Riccardo Enoteca
Mercat A La Planxa
RPM Seafood
Petterino’s
Recess
Soul & Smoke
River Roast
Niu Japanese Fusion Lounge
Pescadero Seafood & Oyster Bar Lakeview
SPACE 519 | The Lunchroom
Perry’s Steakhouse & Grille Oak Brook
Publican Quality Meats
Staytion Market & Bar
Siena Tavern
Select Cut Steakhouse
Mima’s Taste of Cuba
Sociale Chicago
Old Pueblo Cantina
Pizzeria Uno O’hare
Seasons 52
Riccardo Trattoria
Mon Ami Gabi Lincoln Park
Rosebud on Rush
Remington’s
Roberts Pizza and Dough Company
Michael Jordan’s Steak House
Rosebud Rosetta Italian
Solita Tacos & Margaritas
Napolita Pizzeria & Wine Bar
Roberts Pizza and Dough Company
Orso’s Restaurant
Sinha Elegant Cuisine
Millennium Hall
Shang Noodle South Loop
Mordecai
Roka Akor | Oakbrook
Radio Room
Roka Akor Steak & Sushi
Niu B Sushi and Noodle Bar
Mi Tierra
ROOH Chicago
Ruth’s Chris Steak House – South Barrington
Saigon Sisters
Port and Park Bistro and Bar
Nia
Ocean Prime
Prime & Provisions
SOFI Restaurant & Bar
Raised An Urban Rooftop Bar
Segnatore
Monteverde
Moody Tongue Brewing Company
Morton’s The Steakhouse – Chicago (Wacker Place)
Osteria Via Stato
Volo Restaurant Wine Bar
The Capital Grille – Schaumburg
Sushi Dokku
Takito Street Lincoln Park
Yardbird Southern Table
The Rosebud
Takito Kitchen
Tabu
the Albert
The Capital Grille – Rosemont
The Hampton Social – Streeterville
The Ambassador Room
The Capital Grille
Wildfire Oakbrook
Tortoise Supper Club
The Kitchen American Bistro
The Florentine
Volare Restaurant
The Bristol
Storyville Chicago
Willow Room
Tokio Pub
The Gage
Summer House Santa Monica
Virtue Restaurant & Bar
Sunda New Asian Restaurant
VU Rooftop
Tapas Valencia
The Hampton Social – River North
Wildfire Lincolnshire
Testaccio
The Palm Restaurant
Ina Mae Tavern
The Chicago Firehouse Restaurant
Torali Italian-Steak
The Dawson
The Publican
Vie Restaurant
Thesoulfoodlounge
Wildfire Chicago
The Exchange
Vermilion
The Metropolitan
Lou Malnati’s Pizzeria Chicago- South Loop
TAO
Trivoli Tavern
TenGoku Aburiya
Vistro
Wood Restaurant
Tandoor Char House
Taureaux Tavern
The Duplex
The Press Room
The Lakefront Restaurant
The Village
STK Chicago
The Izakaya at Momotaro
Untitled Supper Club
Wildfire Glenview
Sumu Tokyo Ramen & Sushi
Swift & Sons Tavern and Oyster Bar – Wrigleyville
The Smith
Tanuki Sushi & Grill
Tanta Chicago
Wildfire Schaumburg
The Capital Grille – Lombard
Steak + Vine
WoodWind
Venteux Cafe, Brasserie & Oyster Bar
Tortoise Supper Club
Travelle at The Langham
Sushi-san
Table, Donkey and Stick
The Perch

First Bites Bash

The highly anticipated celebration premieres on Thursday, January 19 at First Bites Bash, the official kick-off event for Chicago Restaurant Week. Making an exciting return for the first time since 2020, the event will be held Thursday, Jan. 19, 2023 from 6 to 9 p.m. at Chicago’s Field Museum. Beloved Chicago Chef Darnell Reed of Luella’s Southern Kitchen steps into the spotlight, serving as the Host Chef for the star-studded party. Guests will have the opportunity to experience exclusive tasting portions from more than 50 restaurants showcasing their Chicago Restaurant Week menus, as well as enjoy wine, beer, spirits, entertainment and more. A portion of the proceeds from First Bites Bash will be donated to Kitchen Possible and the James Beard Foundation’s Scholarship Program. Tickets are on sale now and going fast at firstbitesbash.com.

Chicago Restaurant Week 2023 Restaurant Highlights

Here are a few restaurant menus that have caught our eye.

Cira

Cira is offering $25 Brunch, $25 Lunch and $59 Dinner menus.

Carlucci Chicago

Carlucci Chicago is offering a $59 Dinner menu.

CheSa’s Bistro & Bar

The new CheSa’s Bistro & Bar, at 3235 W. Addison in Chicago’s Avondale has joined Chicago’s Restaurant Week lineup serving its all gluten-free menu January 20 through February 5. The 3-course menu for $59 per person plus tax, beverages and gratuity, is available in addition to the restaurant’s regular menu.

Reservations are recommended by registering online at by calling 773-754-8523.

The menu includes your choice of a starter, main course, and dessert. CheSa’s will also be participating in 2023 Restaurant Week FIRST BITE BASH, Thursday, 6 – 9 PM, January 19 at the Field Museum, 1400 S. Lake Shore Dr.