As the 12th annual Chicago Restaurant Week starts to wind down (last call is Thursday, February 7th), I encourage you to get out and try a new restaurant. With nearly 400 restaurants participating, you have many options!
The good news is you don’t have to break the bank to try out the place you’ve been eyeing for months. Participating restaurants are featuring prix fixe menus starting at $24 for brunch and lunch, and $36 and/or $48 for dinner (excluding tax, beverages, and gratuity).
I’m sharing my list of restaurants with you in case you need inspiration, or are overwhelmed with a list of 400! For each restaurant pick, I chose the dish that sold me on the menu. To help make your life super easy, I included links to the restaurant week menus as well. I’ve done everything for you except make reservations!
Now it’s up to you to scan the list and get those reservations made. I’d love to hear about your Restaurant Week dining experiences. Comment below and share!
Bellemore (lunch, dinner)
What sold me: Green Circle Chicken
BLVD (dinner)
What sold me: Cacio e Pepe
Ceres’ Table (dinner)
What sold me: Duck ‘Carbonara’
City Mouse (lunch, dinner)
What sold me: Squid ink spaghetti, octopus bolognese
Duck Duck Goat (brunch, dinner)
What sold me: Beef Short Rib & Bone Marrow Potstickers
ETA Restaurant + Bar (lunch, dinner)
What sold me: Catalpa Grove Lamb Chop
HaiSous Vietnamese Kitchen (brunch, dinner)
What sold me: Thịt Heo Nướng (grilled pork shoulder)
Ina Mae Tavern & Packaged Goods (dinner)
What sold me: NOLA Spaghetti
The Monkey’s Paw (dinner)
What sold me: Beer-Braised Short Rib
Monteverde (dinner)
What sold me: Gnocchetti Con Pesto
Mordecai (dinner)
What sold me: Brown Ale Glazed Pork Country Ribs
Pacific Standard Time (lunch, dinner)
What sold me: Standard Banh Mi
Portsmith (brunch, lunch, dinner)
What sold me: Fried Fish and Waffles
Somerset (brunch, lunch, dinner)
What sold me: Short Rib Sugo Cavatelli
TWO (dinner)
What sold me: Sea Scallops
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