Your Guide to Chicago Restaurant Week

Chicago is one of America's most exciting food cities. In this diverse culinary paradise, cutting-edge fine-dining establishments and iconic diners are held in equal esteem, and multicultural cuisines are served alongside classic Midwestern fare.

No dining event in the Windy City is more anticipated than Chicago Restaurant Week. It's one of our real estate agents' favorite opportunities to explore the incredible dining options in Chicagoland. 

Chicago Restaurant Week 2026

Now in its 17th year, Chicago Restaurant Week 2026 will take place from January 23 through February 8. For this 17-day celebration of Chicago's culinary scene, participating restaurants will offer special prix fixe menus for brunch, lunch, and dinner. A record-breaking 550-plus restaurants are participating this year across Chicagoland, and these are a few of our favorites!

Boka - Chicago, IL

Address: 1729 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60614

Michelin-starred Boka is one of Chicago's most consistently exceptional fine dining establishments, serving seasonal American cuisine under the guidance of Executive Chef Lee Wolen. This chic space in Lincoln Park has some truly special offerings on its Restaurant Week menu, including:

• Dry-aged beef tartare
• Roasted scallops
• Grilled pork collar
• Wine pairing and desserts

Antico Posto - Oak Brook, IL

Address: 118 Oakbrook Center, Oak Brook, IL 60523

Located in Oak Brook, the cozy Italian restaurant and wine bar Antico Posto has earned a reputation for serving some of the best pasta in Chicago's western suburbs. Antico Posto is offering both a lunch and dinner menu for Restaurant Week, with specials such as:

• Whipped ricotta with black truffle honey
• Gnocchi delicati
• Pistacio-crusted whitefish

Smoke Daddy - Chicago, IL

Address: 3636 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60613

Chicago's premier barbecue joint, Smoke Daddy, has locations in Wrigleyville and Wicker Park. Both offer the same world-class barbecue and welcoming rustic charm, and both are serving up a menu of specially-priced staples for Restaurant Week, including their famed Daddy-O smoked brisket sandwich.

Akiro Hand Roll Bar - Chicago, IL

Address: 546 N Wells St, Chicago, IL 60654

Combining Japanese and Peruvian influences, Akiro Hand Roll Bar in River North specializes in a distinctive cuisine known as Nikkei fusion. There's simply no other restaurant like it in Chicago, with its fresh, flavorful rolls and sleek, modern ambiance. The specially-curated Restaurant Week tasting menu highlights their signature hand rolls, sashimi, and hot Nikkei plates.

Oceanique - Evanston, IL

Address: 505 Main St, Evanston, IL 60202

With a seasonal, seafood-centric menu in an eclectic French-American style, Oceanique is a charming bistro in Evanston that also offers one of the best wine lists in Chicagoland. Here's what this chic-yet-approachable spot has in store for Restaurant Week:

• Choice of starter, including lightly smoked salmon 
• Entrees including organic Arctic char
• Chef's pastry selection

Bar Tutto - Chicago, IL

Address: 1110 W Carroll Ave, Chicago, IL 60607

Bar Tutto is an all-day Italian cafe inspired by the bustling restaurants and wine bars of Italy. The rustic-chic space includes an elegant counter dining, making it a popular spot for brunch and lunch. The three-course Restaurant Week menu includes cafe favorites like Tuscan soup and porchetta panino. 

Mister Tiger - Chicago, IL

Address: 1132 W Grand Ave, Chicago, IL 60642

Serving Authentic Korean cuisine that draws on generations of family tradition, Mister Tiger was opened by siblings Min Lee and Charlie Park as an homage to their mother and grandmother. Nestled in West Town, Mister Tiger's Restaurant Week Menu includes:

• Uni rice
• Korean fried chicken
• Mushroom bulgogi
• Hot stone bibimbap

Contact us today to learn more about exploring Chicago's world-class dining options, and ask our real estate agents about finding your dream home in Chicagoland.