Saddle up! The highly anticipated Chicago Restaurant Week (CRW) is making its grand return in 2025, and it’s set to be bigger than ever. Hosted annually by Choose Chicago, the city’s official destination marketing organization, this event will mark its 18th year from January 24 to February 9, 2025. With over 470 participating restaurants across the Chicagoland area, this is the perfect opportunity to indulge in exclusive multi-course meals.
Chicago Restaurant Week 2025 brings a diverse lineup, with participating restaurants spanning 35 unique Chicago neighborhoods and 50 suburban spots. Among the mix, 143 are women and/or minority-owned businesses, and 71 restaurants will make their debut.
New and established gems participating in the Week include Briny Swine Smokehouse & Oyster Bar (Lincoln Park), Bar Parisette (Logan Square), Tacotlán (Hermosa), Hawksmoor Chicago (River North), Smyth & The Loyalist (West Loop), Minyoli (Andersonville), and Maxwell’s Trading (West Town). These exciting newcomers join popular returning favorites like Eden (Avondale), The Gage (Loop), Gene & Georgetti (River North), Cebu (Bucktown/Wicker Park), Moody Tongue Brewing Company (South Loop), and Virtue Restaurant & Bar (Hyde Park). Some other restaurants to look out for include Mango Pickle, Perry’s Steakhouse & Grille, Monteverde, RPM Italian, and more.
This event is also the perfect opportunity for both visitors and locals to explore the city’s renowned culinary scene. Over 17 days, participating restaurants will offer specially crafted prix-fixe menus, with brunch and lunch options starting at $30 and dinner priced at $45 or $60 (excluding beverages, tax, and gratuity). A complete list of participating restaurants and their curated menus is available on the official website.
The eagerly awaited celebration kicks off on January 23, with the First Bites Bash, the official launch event for Chicago Restaurant Week, which will be held at Chicago’s iconic Field Museum. Award-winning Chicago chef Soo Ahn of Adalina will take center stage as the Host Chef for the evening. Attendees will be able to enjoy exclusive tasting portions from over 60 restaurants, offering a sneak peek at their Chicago Restaurant Week menus, along with wine, beer, spirits, live entertainment, and more. A portion of the proceeds from First Bites Bash will benefit the James Beard Foundation.
“Chicago’s incomparable culinary talent and cultural richness come alive every year during Chicago Restaurant Week. With the highest number of participating restaurants since its inception, Chicago Restaurant Week presents the ideal opportunity for both visitors and locals to explore cuisines throughout our neighborhoods and fully embrace the diversity and quality of our culinary scene. Our restaurants make Chicago one of the most remarkable cities in the world,” Rich Gamble, Interim President and CEO of Choose Chicago said.
Reservations are now live, and food lovers can start booking their tables!
