Carnivale will be offering a menu that boasts a range of flavors from Central and South American countries. From March 25th to April 10th, they are offering a three-course meal that includes an appetizer, an entrée, and a choice of dessert for $55 per person. To start off the meal, guests are given a choice of Kale Brussels Sprout Salad, Warm Stuffed Dates, a Lamb Empanada, or fresh Salmon Ceviche. For the main course, guests will find options to choose from including Braised Short Rib Barbacoa, Brazilian Fish-Shrimp Moqueca, Carne Asada, or Argentina Style Gnocchi. Finally, to sweeten things up with dessert they have a choice of Banana Cream Bar or Sweet Potato Cake.
Offshore Rooftop and Bar
For $55, choose from a Manhattan Clam Chowder served with Sweet Corn, Baby Potato and Carrot, choice of entree including a fresh Seafood Pasta made with house-made Papardelle, Mussels, Calamari and Shrimp served with a Garlic Red Sauce or a Wild-Caught Faroe Island Salmon served alongside a Sweet Onion Puree, Gastrique and Butter Sauce. For dessert, diners will find a Chocolate Mousse Cake on the menu served with fresh Sweet Berries and Vanilla Whipped Cream.
The Chicago Firehouse Restaurant
The Chicago steakhouse is located in a 1905 firehouse. For the first course, guests may select their choice of Signature Lobster Bisque served with a freshly-baked Puff Pastry or the restaurant's Knife & Fork Caesar Salad, piled high with Garlic Croutons and Parmigiano. For the entree, diners may choose their preference between Faroe Islands Salmon served with Trumpet Royale Mushrooms, Sunchokes, Smoked Trout Roe and a fresh Citrus Vinaigrette or a Center-Cut Prime 6 oz. Filet Mignon, prepared to their liking. For dessert, the restaurant has prepared two offerings, including a Coconut Buttermilk Pie or sweet Banana Pudding.
Lírica
Lírica, the Iberian-inspired concept located within the new Sable Hotel at Navy Pier is offering a Chicago Restaurant Week dinner special for $39. Diners will explore tastes of Spain and Portugal beginning with a Roasted Beet Salad topped high with Braised Leeks, Roasted Garlic, Cabrales Blue Cheese and a Sherry Vinaigrette. For the main event, foodies may select their choice of Grilled Marinated Chimichurri Skirt Steak, served with Roasted Zucchini and Poblano Mashed Potatoes or the restaurant's Seasonal Market Fish, prepared fresh daily. For dessert, a Cheesecake with Mixed Berries and Vanilla Whipped Cream will be served to end the night.
City Cruises Chicago
Set sail for an evening on the water this Chicago Restaurant Week as City Cruises Chicago has prepared a special dinner menu available for $55. Choose from fresh-baked Bread and Butter for the table and a choice of Beet & Baby Arugula Salad or Hornblower's Signature Seafood Chowder. Cruise-goers may select a choice of entree with offerings including Root Vegetable Fricassee, Broiled Salmon Filet with Roasted Tomato Vinaigrette, Oven-Roasted Chicken Breast with Rosemary and Thyme or an exclusive new dish, their Linguine Di Mare, available only during Restaurant Week. Before the ship docks, a New York Style Cheesecake will end the night.
Photo courtesy of Carnivale
Sunda New Asian
Sunda New Asian is offering a vegetarian-friendly Chicago Restaurant Week Menu this year from March 25 - April 10, 2022. It is $55 per person.
Chef Ben Truesdell has curated a sampling of Dusek’s classics, like Marinated Eggplant, Prairie Apple Salad and the Tavern’s signature Kentucky Butter Cake. Make a night of it: Guests can plan a reservation to coincide with a concert night at Thalia Hall above Dusek’s, and end the night with sips at basement cocktail bar, Punch House.
Details: $55, 3 courses.
Daisies
Chef Joe Frillman has assembled a farm-to-table 3 course spread that features Midwestern takes on Italian dishes. Regulars will find some familiar pasta favorites, like the Agnolotti and Mushroom Pappardelle – with local produce sourced from Chef Frillman’s brother’s farm: Frillman Farms.
Details: $39-55, 3 courses.
Queenie’s Supper Club
Inside the United Center for Midwestern cuisine, executed with Chef Aaron Browning’s background in French technique. No event/game ticket is needed to dine.
Details: $55, 2 courses.
Chikatana
Dine in Fulton Market for a lunch or dinner experience, designed to reflect Mexican cuisine through the lens of Midwestern, seasonal produce.
Chef Larry Feldmeier has created a vegetable-forward look into the neighborhood restaurants’s fare. Guests will find Tagliolini, Halibut, Short Rib and more – all complimented with spring produce.
Details: $55, 3 courses.
Formento’s
For creative modern takes on Italian meatballs, pastas, Chicken Parmesan, and more mediterranean classics - check out the seasonally-inspired menu at Formento’s by Chef David Schwartz.
Chef Kevin McAillister’s modern American fare through half savory and half sweet menus.
Details: Brunch/Lunch - $25, 2 courses.
The Mushroom Pappardelle at Daisies (Photo courtesy of Ryan Gorey)
Andros Taverna
Meal periods: Dinner ($55 per person)
Select from Greek dishes like PDO Santorini Fava Bean Spread, Kataifi Crystal Prawns or a Charcoal Grilled Lamb Blade Steak.
BLVD Steakhouse
Meal periods: Dinner ($55 per person)
BLVD offers a menu for Chicago Restaurant Week including flights of wine, first course dishes like Lobster Bisque and the best Vegetable Risotto in Chicago for second courses.
El Che Steakhouse & Bar
Meal periods: Dinner ($55 per person)
In the West Loop guests can choose a four-course meal featuring South American favorites like Beef Picadillo Empanadas, Shrimp Mojo de Ajo, Braised Pork Shoulder, Salmon a la Chapa, Coconut Tres Leches and more.
Gemini
Meal periods: Lunch & Dinner
In Lincoln Park, diners can select from a three-course meal featuring all of Gemini’s favorites. Dishes such as Lobster Caesar, Corned Beef Hash, Wagyu Beef Tataki, Alaskan Halibut, and more.
Jaleo
Meal periods: Dinner ($39 per person)
The Restaurant Week menu is organized where you receive two choices from each, per two people: Para Empezar, Sopas y Ensaladas, Frituras y Verduras, and Carne y Mas. Iconic Spanish items available include Patatas Bravas, Croquetas de Pollo, Gazpacho de Remolacha, and much more. Finally, choice of one Postres item for dessert.
The Loyalist
Meal periods: Dinner ($39 per person)
A sister restaurant to the two Michelin-starred Smyth, The Loyalist is a French-inspired brasserie in Chicago’s West Loop neighborhood. This restaurant week diners can select from a three-course dinner featuring a Petite Beet Tartare, Steak Frites and an Early Grey and Lavender Creme Brulee.
Michael Jordan's Steak House
Meal periods: Dinner ($55 per person)
Located within the InterContinental Magnificent Mile hotel, this steakhouse formed by Chicago basketball player Michael Jordan offers a four-course meal featuring their specialty steaks and seafood. Guests may choose from Garlic Bread with Wisconsin Blue Cheese Fondue, Porcini Mushroom Bisque, Ancho Rubbed NY Strip, Filet Mignon, Miso Marinated Salmon, Hot Chocolate Bread Pudding, and more.
Nonnina
Meal periods: Lunch & Dinner
Nonnina serves Italian classics using locally sourced, seasonal ingredients and cooking inspired by Italian family dinners of a neighborhood trattoria. Handmade specialties adorn Nonnina’s menu for Chicago Restaurant Week like the Beef Short Rib Meatball, Hollow Spaghetti Carbonara and Grilled Swordfish Spada.
Old Pueblo Cantina
Meal periods: Dinner
Diners can choose dishes such as Ceviche Tostada, Chile Lime Salmon, Barbacoa Enchiladas, and more.
Petterino's
Meal periods: Lunch & Dinner
Located just steps away from Michigan Avenue in the Loop and Theatre District, Petterino’s features reimagined Italian fare. Petterino’s offers both three-course lunch ($25) and dinner ($55) menus for Chicago Restaurant Week.
The Press Room
Meal periods: Dinner ($55 per person)
This restaurant in the the West Loop is offering diners the chance to choose a four-course meal from Chef Noah Zamler. Dishes include choices of Lamb Tartare, Scallop Crudo, Marinated asparagus, Rigatoni alla norcina, Sourdough cavatelli, Short Rib, Black Bass, Roasted Cauliflower, Arroz con leche, and more.
Proxi
Meal periods: Dinner ($55 per person)
Proxi features a four-course menu for Chicago Restaurant Week priced at $55 per person and includes family-style course dishes and desserts.
Raised Urban Rooftop
Meal periods: Dinner ($60 per person)
This urban rooftop offers craft cocktails and specialty seasonal menus. The three-course Chicago Restaurant Week menu offers guests ‘Shareables’ to start, ‘Solos’ to feast on and ‘Sweets’ to round out the night. Enjoy options like Crispy Orange Brussel Sprouts, Pappardelle with Mushroom Ragu, Five Spice Churros and more.
Recess
Meal periods: Dinner ($39 per person)
Recess serves up American food and drink in Chicago’s West Loop.
Sepia
Meal periods: Dinner ($55 per person)
A seasonally inspired Michelin-starred meal from Chef Andrew Zimmerman. Choices for each of the four courses include: Beef Tartare au Poivre, Little Gem Herbed-buttermilk Smoked Egg Yolk, Lightly Roasted Scallop and Foie Gras Tart to start; a second course of a Crispy Soft Cooked Egg, Smoked Sablefish, Grilled Octopus and Truffled Fried Chicken. Entrees feature Ricotta Agnolotti, Duck Breast, Beef Striploin or Roasted Monkfish. For dessert, choose either Pink Peppercorn Pavlova or Black Licorice Black Currant Creme de Cassis Ice Cream.
The Smith
Meal periods: Lunch & Dinner
Choose from Buratta, Chicken Parm Sandwich, Rigatoni Alla Vodka, Branzino, Eggplant Milanese, Ricotta Gnocchi, and more!
Adorn Bar & Restaurant
Chicago’s first restaurant in partnership with chef Jonathon Sawyer, Adorn features globally inspired cuisine rooted in America's Midwest. Dishes draw on chef’sexperiences, including time living in Italy and France and traveling to Japan and other destinations. Chicago Restaurant Week offerings include:
Amuse
Golden Tomato Gazpacho - crisp bread, chive, pressed cucumber
Caesar Salad - Croutons, parmesan, Caesar dressing
Third
Bone-In Short Rib - Barbeque sauce, asparagus, roasted maitake mushrooms
or
Eggplant Lasagna - Tomato, basil, breadcrumbs
Fourth
Chocolate Cake - Cherries
or
Cheesecake - Strawberry basil compote
$55 a person.
Burger Bar
Located in Chicago’s South Loop, Burger Bar is offering menus for Lunch ($25) and Dinner ($39) for Chicago Restaurant Week. Burger Bar Chicago features craft USDA Prime ½lb burgers and craft beer with menu items to fill in the gaps such as fresh-cut Truffle Fries, Sweet Potato Tots, Bacon Lollipops, grilled Sassy Wings, Fried Pickles and three varieties of Mac and Cheese. Large chopped salads and hand-spun shakes round out the food experience at Burger Bar.
Sociale
Located in the South Loop, Sociale is offering menus for Brunch ($25), Lunch ($25) and Dinner ($55) for Chicago Restaurant Week 2022. Dinner options include Chef's charcuterie selection with cured meats, cheeses, candied pecans, cornichons, house made jam & mustard; Sea Bass Saltimbocca with prosciutto-wrapped sea bass, sauteed spinach, prosciutto migas, sage white wine-butter sauce; and Wagyu Ribeye with scallion chimichurri. Brunch menu includes any brunch specialty (entrée) plus choice of mimosa, bloody mary, nitro martini or any of Sociale’s signature cocktails.
Brunch at Sociale (Photo courtesy of Good Eats Group)
Publican Quality Meats
As a new addition to CRW, Publican Quality Meats is resurrecting its annual Cassoulet tradition. Based on a collaboration with France’s Chez David, the chef (David) flies in once a year to cook his cassoulet with Chef Paul Kahan as part of this series. Now, for CRW only, the team is going beyond the bounds of the standard 3-course dinner to bring back this tradition (without Chef David though), offering the exclusive cassoulet at one seating per night (6:30 p.m.). Price ($55) includes an appetizer and dessert, wine and beer are available a la carte. Book on Tock.
Dove's Luncheonette
Wicker Park’s daytime diner Dove’s Luncheonette is open for CRW with a 3-course lunch menu of comfort food. From the Chicken Fried Chicken with chorizo gravy and green peas to Mushroom Enchiladas and a Golden Beet salad.
Testaccio
Logan Square's Ancient Roman-inspired Testaccio is serving up a 3-course dinner, each of which features a completely vegetarian-friendly option. Options include Testaccio’s contemporary takes on classics such as their Caseificio il Casolare Burrata with tomato jam and Mezze Maniche al Sugo di Manzo - a rich, braised oxtail ragu alongide their extensive selection of Mediterranean and amphora wines. Add shaved Marinello Black Truffles to each course for an additional $16. Dinner reservations can be made on Resy for $39 ($55 for the black truffle addition).
Venteux
Michigan Ave’s French brasserie, Venteux, is joining Chicago’s Restaurant Week for the first time since opening doors last year with a 3-course dinner menu ($55pp) of their dishes. Venteux’s plush red velvet booths and soaring floor-to-ceiling windows set the scene for a night time spot to try French favorites like their Tuna Niçoise salad and Roasted Chicken with black truffle cream and crispy potatoes.
The Chicken Fried Chicken at Dove's Luncheonette (Photo courtesy of Chloe List)
Kostali by NAHA at The Gwen
For $55 per person, diners can experience the hotel’s offerings at Kostali by NAHA with an optional wine pairing for an additional $25. Menu is below.
Kostali also has a brand new Aperitivo Hour, featuring $2 oysters and half-off specialty cocktails. The new happy hour is every Wednesday through Friday from 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM.
Columbus Tap
Prepared by Executive Chef William Schultz, the curated menu was created exclusively for Restaurant Week. Start off with spice roasted carrots including Aleppo yogurt, hazel nuts, brown butter crumble and picked carrots. Then, choose from an option of poached sable fish or braised pork belly. Finally, dessert is sticky toffee pudding.
This exclusive menu will be available at the restaurant starting on March 25 and runs through April 10. Guests can book this dining experience for $39 (dinner only).
Menu courtesy of The Gwen
The Lunchroom
For Restaurant Week, The Lunchroom is offering the below menu featuring the usual Lunchroom favorites – including salads in starter portions and a special Mini Ice Cream Cookie Sandwich Duo - items which are not available outside of Restaurant Week. Restaurant Week also sees the return of the Baja Beach Tacos. Lunch is the only meal offered for Restaurant Week (there is no dinner at The Lunchroom) and of course it’s only $25.
Carnivale
Carnivale will be offering a menu that boasts a range of flavors from Central and South American countries. From March 25th to April 10th, they are offering a three-course meal that includes an appetizer, an entrée, and a choice of dessert for $55 per person. To start off the meal, guests are given a choice of Kale Brussels Sprout Salad, Warm Stuffed Dates, a Lamb Empanada, or fresh Salmon Ceviche. For the main course, guests will find options to choose from including Braised Short Rib Barbacoa, Brazilian Fish-Shrimp Moqueca, Carne Asada, or Argentina Style Gnocchi. Finally, to sweeten things up with dessert they have a choice of Banana Cream Bar or Sweet Potato Cake.
Offshore Rooftop and Bar
For $55, choose from a Manhattan Clam Chowder served with Sweet Corn, Baby Potato and Carrot, choice of entree including a fresh Seafood Pasta made with house-made Papardelle, Mussels, Calamari and Shrimp served with a Garlic Red Sauce or a Wild-Caught Faroe Island Salmon served alongside a Sweet Onion Puree, Gastrique and Butter Sauce. For dessert, diners will find a Chocolate Mousse Cake on the menu served with fresh Sweet Berries and Vanilla Whipped Cream.
The Chicago Firehouse Restaurant
The Chicago steakhouse is located in a 1905 firehouse. For the first course, guests may select their choice of Signature Lobster Bisque served with a freshly-baked Puff Pastry or the restaurant's Knife & Fork Caesar Salad, piled high with Garlic Croutons and Parmigiano. For the entree, diners may choose their preference between Faroe Islands Salmon served with Trumpet Royale Mushrooms, Sunchokes, Smoked Trout Roe and a fresh Citrus Vinaigrette or a Center-Cut Prime 6 oz. Filet Mignon, prepared to their liking. For dessert, the restaurant has prepared two offerings, including a Coconut Buttermilk Pie or sweet Banana Pudding.
Lírica
Lírica, the Iberian-inspired concept located within the new Sable Hotel at Navy Pier is offering a Chicago Restaurant Week dinner special for $39. Diners will explore tastes of Spain and Portugal beginning with a Roasted Beet Salad topped high with Braised Leeks, Roasted Garlic, Cabrales Blue Cheese and a Sherry Vinaigrette. For the main event, foodies may select their choice of Grilled Marinated Chimichurri Skirt Steak, served with Roasted Zucchini and Poblano Mashed Potatoes or the restaurant's Seasonal Market Fish, prepared fresh daily. For dessert, a Cheesecake with Mixed Berries and Vanilla Whipped Cream will be served to end the night.
City Cruises Chicago
Set sail for an evening on the water this Chicago Restaurant Week as City Cruises Chicago has prepared a special dinner menu available for $55. Choose from fresh-baked Bread and Butter for the table and a choice of Beet & Baby Arugula Salad or Hornblower's Signature Seafood Chowder. Cruise-goers may select a choice of entree with offerings including Root Vegetable Fricassee, Broiled Salmon Filet with Roasted Tomato Vinaigrette, Oven-Roasted Chicken Breast with Rosemary and Thyme or an exclusive new dish, their Linguine Di Mare, available only during Restaurant Week. Before the ship docks, a New York Style Cheesecake will end the night.
Sunda New Asian
Sunda New Asian is offering a vegetarian-friendly Chicago Restaurant Week Menu this year from March 25 - April 10, 2022. It is $55 per person.
Appetizers
Crispy Brussels Sprouts (available vegetarian) - brussels sprouts, red cabbage, red onions, carrots, chilies, fried shallots, minced shrimp, nuoc cham vinaigrette
Oxtail Pot Stickers - braised oxtail, caramelized onion jus, white wasabi cream
Signature Sushi
Hamachi Jalapeño - cilantro, garlic, yuzu ponzu
Spicy "Tail of Two Tunas" Maki - spicy tuna, escolar, pickled jalapeño, fried shallots, spicy mayo
Sweet Potato Poke Maki (vegetarian) - sweet potatoes, cucumber, avocado, sesame soy sauce, topped with seaweed salad
Entrée Course
Tofu Pad Thai (vegetarian) - rice noodles, carrots, bean sprouts, eggs, peanuts, scallions
Chicken Inasal - lemongrass, tomatoes, red onion, achiote glaze, chili lime vinaigrette, grilled lemon
Hainanese Salmon - ginger scallion oil, toasted garlic soy, bok choy
Dessert
Coconut Cheesecake (vegetarian) - coconut mousse, graham cracker crust, coconut caramel, berries
Dusek’s Tavern
Chef Ben Truesdell has curated a sampling of Dusek’s classics, like Marinated Eggplant, Prairie Apple Salad and the Tavern’s signature Kentucky Butter Cake. Make a night of it: Guests can plan a reservation to coincide with a concert night at Thalia Hall above Dusek’s, and end the night with sips at basement cocktail bar, Punch House.
Details: $55, 3 courses.
Daisies
Chef Joe Frillman has assembled a farm-to-table 3 course spread that features Midwestern takes on Italian dishes. Regulars will find some familiar pasta favorites, like the Agnolotti and Mushroom Pappardelle – with local produce sourced from Chef Frillman’s brother’s farm: Frillman Farms.
Details: $39-55, 3 courses.
Queenie’s Supper Club
Inside the United Center for Midwestern cuisine, executed with Chef Aaron Browning’s background in French technique. No event/game ticket is needed to dine.
Details: $55, 2 courses.
Chikatana
Dine in Fulton Market for a lunch or dinner experience, designed to reflect Mexican cuisine through the lens of Midwestern, seasonal produce.
Details: Lunch - $25, 3 courses. Dinner - $39, 3 courses.
The Bristol
Chef Larry Feldmeier has created a vegetable-forward look into the neighborhood restaurants’s fare. Guests will find Tagliolini, Halibut, Short Rib and more – all complimented with spring produce.
Details: $55, 3 courses.
Formento’s
For creative modern takes on Italian meatballs, pastas, Chicken Parmesan, and more mediterranean classics - check out the seasonally-inspired menu at Formento’s by Chef David Schwartz.
Details: $55, 3 courses. Optional $39 wine pairing.
Cafe Robey
Chef Kevin McAillister’s modern American fare through half savory and half sweet menus.
Details: Brunch/Lunch - $25, 2 courses.
Andros Taverna
Meal periods: Dinner ($55 per person)
Select from Greek dishes like PDO Santorini Fava Bean Spread, Kataifi Crystal Prawns or a Charcoal Grilled Lamb Blade Steak.
BLVD Steakhouse
Meal periods: Dinner ($55 per person)
BLVD offers a menu for Chicago Restaurant Week including flights of wine, first course dishes like Lobster Bisque and the best Vegetable Risotto in Chicago for second courses.
El Che Steakhouse & Bar
Meal periods: Dinner ($55 per person)
In the West Loop guests can choose a four-course meal featuring South American favorites like Beef Picadillo Empanadas, Shrimp Mojo de Ajo, Braised Pork Shoulder, Salmon a la Chapa, Coconut Tres Leches and more.
Gemini
Meal periods: Lunch & Dinner
In Lincoln Park, diners can select from a three-course meal featuring all of Gemini’s favorites. Dishes such as Lobster Caesar, Corned Beef Hash, Wagyu Beef Tataki, Alaskan Halibut, and more.
Jaleo
Meal periods: Dinner ($39 per person)
The Restaurant Week menu is organized where you receive two choices from each, per two people: Para Empezar, Sopas y Ensaladas, Frituras y Verduras, and Carne y Mas. Iconic Spanish items available include Patatas Bravas, Croquetas de Pollo, Gazpacho de Remolacha, and much more. Finally, choice of one Postres item for dessert.
The Loyalist
Meal periods: Dinner ($39 per person)
A sister restaurant to the two Michelin-starred Smyth, The Loyalist is a French-inspired brasserie in Chicago’s West Loop neighborhood. This restaurant week diners can select from a three-course dinner featuring a Petite Beet Tartare, Steak Frites and an Early Grey and Lavender Creme Brulee.
Michael Jordan's Steak House
Meal periods: Dinner ($55 per person)
Located within the InterContinental Magnificent Mile hotel, this steakhouse formed by Chicago basketball player Michael Jordan offers a four-course meal featuring their specialty steaks and seafood. Guests may choose from Garlic Bread with Wisconsin Blue Cheese Fondue, Porcini Mushroom Bisque, Ancho Rubbed NY Strip, Filet Mignon, Miso Marinated Salmon, Hot Chocolate Bread Pudding, and more.
Nonnina
Meal periods: Lunch & Dinner
Nonnina serves Italian classics using locally sourced, seasonal ingredients and cooking inspired by Italian family dinners of a neighborhood trattoria. Handmade specialties adorn Nonnina’s menu for Chicago Restaurant Week like the Beef Short Rib Meatball, Hollow Spaghetti Carbonara and Grilled Swordfish Spada.
Old Pueblo Cantina
Meal periods: Dinner
Diners can choose dishes such as Ceviche Tostada, Chile Lime Salmon, Barbacoa Enchiladas, and more.
Petterino's
Meal periods: Lunch & Dinner
Located just steps away from Michigan Avenue in the Loop and Theatre District, Petterino’s features reimagined Italian fare. Petterino’s offers both three-course lunch ($25) and dinner ($55) menus for Chicago Restaurant Week.
The Press Room
Meal periods: Dinner ($55 per person)
This restaurant in the the West Loop is offering diners the chance to choose a four-course meal from Chef Noah Zamler. Dishes include choices of Lamb Tartare, Scallop Crudo, Marinated asparagus, Rigatoni alla norcina, Sourdough cavatelli, Short Rib, Black Bass, Roasted Cauliflower, Arroz con leche, and more.
Proxi
Meal periods: Dinner ($55 per person)
Proxi features a four-course menu for Chicago Restaurant Week priced at $55 per person and includes family-style course dishes and desserts.
Raised Urban Rooftop
Meal periods: Dinner ($60 per person)
This urban rooftop offers craft cocktails and specialty seasonal menus. The three-course Chicago Restaurant Week menu offers guests ‘Shareables’ to start, ‘Solos’ to feast on and ‘Sweets’ to round out the night. Enjoy options like Crispy Orange Brussel Sprouts, Pappardelle with Mushroom Ragu, Five Spice Churros and more.
Recess
Meal periods: Dinner ($39 per person)
Recess serves up American food and drink in Chicago’s West Loop.
Sepia
Meal periods: Dinner ($55 per person)
A seasonally inspired Michelin-starred meal from Chef Andrew Zimmerman. Choices for each of the four courses include: Beef Tartare au Poivre, Little Gem Herbed-buttermilk Smoked Egg Yolk, Lightly Roasted Scallop and Foie Gras Tart to start; a second course of a Crispy Soft Cooked Egg, Smoked Sablefish, Grilled Octopus and Truffled Fried Chicken. Entrees feature Ricotta Agnolotti, Duck Breast, Beef Striploin or Roasted Monkfish. For dessert, choose either Pink Peppercorn Pavlova or Black Licorice Black Currant Creme de Cassis Ice Cream.
The Smith
Meal periods: Lunch & Dinner
Choose from Buratta, Chicken Parm Sandwich, Rigatoni Alla Vodka, Branzino, Eggplant Milanese, Ricotta Gnocchi, and more!
Adorn Bar & Restaurant
Chicago’s first restaurant in partnership with chef Jonathon Sawyer, Adorn features globally inspired cuisine rooted in America's Midwest. Dishes draw on chef’sexperiences, including time living in Italy and France and traveling to Japan and other destinations. Chicago Restaurant Week offerings include:
Golden Tomato Gazpacho - crisp bread, chive, pressed cucumber
Thai Brussels Sprouts Salad - grilled peaches, pickled fresnos, cilantro, mint
or
Triple Garlic Caesar Salad - parmesan anchovy dressing, crispy parsley, breadcrumbs, black pepper
Bread & Edible Candle Service - aged beef suet, publican quality bakery sourdough, seeded cracker
Cedar Roasted Salmon & Alliums - roasted leek, quick pickled cippolini, racing shallot, soubise
or
Alla Chitarra Pasta & Ox - roasted olive, tomato passata, pecorino, queue de boeuf
Colombia Tierra Querida - coffee mousse, arequipe cremeux, chocolate streusel
$55 per person.
Ambassador Room
During Chicago Restaurant Week, Ambassador Room will be offering a four-course prix fixe menu:
Crab Fritter - Aji Amarilo Aioli
Kale Salad - Wild mushroom, tomato, roasted corn, parmesan, oregano vinaigrette
or
Caesar Salad - Croutons, parmesan, Caesar dressing
Bone-In Short Rib - Barbeque sauce, asparagus, roasted maitake mushrooms
or
Eggplant Lasagna - Tomato, basil, breadcrumbs
Chocolate Cake - Cherries
or
Cheesecake - Strawberry basil compote
$55 a person.
Burger Bar
Located in Chicago’s South Loop, Burger Bar is offering menus for Lunch ($25) and Dinner ($39) for Chicago Restaurant Week. Burger Bar Chicago features craft USDA Prime ½lb burgers and craft beer with menu items to fill in the gaps such as fresh-cut Truffle Fries, Sweet Potato Tots, Bacon Lollipops, grilled Sassy Wings, Fried Pickles and three varieties of Mac and Cheese. Large chopped salads and hand-spun shakes round out the food experience at Burger Bar.
Sociale
Located in the South Loop, Sociale is offering menus for Brunch ($25), Lunch ($25) and Dinner ($55) for Chicago Restaurant Week 2022. Dinner options include Chef's charcuterie selection with cured meats, cheeses, candied pecans, cornichons, house made jam & mustard; Sea Bass Saltimbocca with prosciutto-wrapped sea bass, sauteed spinach, prosciutto migas, sage white wine-butter sauce; and Wagyu Ribeye with scallion chimichurri. Brunch menu includes any brunch specialty (entrée) plus choice of mimosa, bloody mary, nitro martini or any of Sociale’s signature cocktails.
Publican Quality Meats
As a new addition to CRW, Publican Quality Meats is resurrecting its annual Cassoulet tradition. Based on a collaboration with France’s Chez David, the chef (David) flies in once a year to cook his cassoulet with Chef Paul Kahan as part of this series. Now, for CRW only, the team is going beyond the bounds of the standard 3-course dinner to bring back this tradition (without Chef David though), offering the exclusive cassoulet at one seating per night (6:30 p.m.). Price ($55) includes an appetizer and dessert, wine and beer are available a la carte. Book on Tock.
Dove's Luncheonette
Wicker Park’s daytime diner Dove’s Luncheonette is open for CRW with a 3-course lunch menu of comfort food. From the Chicken Fried Chicken with chorizo gravy and green peas to Mushroom Enchiladas and a Golden Beet salad.
Testaccio
Logan Square's Ancient Roman-inspired Testaccio is serving up a 3-course dinner, each of which features a completely vegetarian-friendly option. Options include Testaccio’s contemporary takes on classics such as their Caseificio il Casolare Burrata with tomato jam and Mezze Maniche al Sugo di Manzo - a rich, braised oxtail ragu alongide their extensive selection of Mediterranean and amphora wines. Add shaved Marinello Black Truffles to each course for an additional $16. Dinner reservations can be made on Resy for $39 ($55 for the black truffle addition).
Venteux
Michigan Ave’s French brasserie, Venteux, is joining Chicago’s Restaurant Week for the first time since opening doors last year with a 3-course dinner menu ($55pp) of their dishes. Venteux’s plush red velvet booths and soaring floor-to-ceiling windows set the scene for a night time spot to try French favorites like their Tuna Niçoise salad and Roasted Chicken with black truffle cream and crispy potatoes.
Kostali by NAHA at The Gwen
For $55 per person, diners can experience the hotel’s offerings at Kostali by NAHA with an optional wine pairing for an additional $25. Menu is below.
Kostali also has a brand new Aperitivo Hour, featuring $2 oysters and half-off specialty cocktails. The new happy hour is every Wednesday through Friday from 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM.
Columbus Tap
Prepared by Executive Chef William Schultz, the curated menu was created exclusively for Restaurant Week. Start off with spice roasted carrots including Aleppo yogurt, hazel nuts, brown butter crumble and picked carrots. Then, choose from an option of poached sable fish or braised pork belly. Finally, dessert is sticky toffee pudding.
This exclusive menu will be available at the restaurant starting on March 25 and runs through April 10. Guests can book this dining experience for $39 (dinner only).
The Lunchroom
For Restaurant Week, The Lunchroom is offering the below menu featuring the usual Lunchroom favorites – including salads in starter portions and a special Mini Ice Cream Cookie Sandwich Duo - items which are not available outside of Restaurant Week. Restaurant Week also sees the return of the Baja Beach Tacos. Lunch is the only meal offered for Restaurant Week (there is no dinner at The Lunchroom) and of course it’s only $25.
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