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Chicago Restaurant Week
Bloom Plant Based Kitchen; photo by Lori Sapio Photography

Jan. 23 – Feb. 8, 2026

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Chicago Restaurant Week is a 17-day celebration of the city’s diverse and dynamic culinary scene. During the 19th annual Chicago Restaurant Week, diners can enjoy special prix fixe menus at hundreds of restaurants across the city.

Check back for the full list of participating restaurants. Sign up for updates below to be the first to know!

Interested in becoming a participating restaurant? Learn more.

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First Bites Bash

Kick off Chicago Restaurant Week at First Bites Bash, an all-inclusive tasting event at the iconic Field Museum on Thursday, Jan. 22.

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Chicago Restaurant Week Sponsors

Thank you to our sponsors for their support of First Bites Bash and Chicago
Restaurant Week.

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About Chicago Restaurant Week

The annual Chicago Restaurant Week is a culinary celebration produced by Choose Chicago, the city’s official destination marketing organization. Chicago Restaurant Week offers visitors and locals an exciting opportunity to experience the city’s award-winning culinary scene, from fine dining to local favorites.

The beloved event first launched in 2008 and has grown in popularity ever since. In 2025, diners could choose from a record-breaking 500+ local restaurants, including more than 140 women- and/or minority-owned enterprises and over 70 restaurants making their Chicago Restaurant Week debut.

Chicago Restaurant Week FAQs

Chicago Restaurant Week will take place Jan. 23 – Feb. 8, 2026.
During Chicago Restaurant Week, diners can enjoy specially priced menus from hundreds of restaurants throughout Chicago and nearby suburbs. Take advantage of special prix fixe menus for brunch, lunch, and dinner.
Check back for a full list of participating restaurants for Chicago Restaurant Week 2026.
No, but they are highly encouraged! Reservations will be available once participating restaurants are announced.

Media inquiry? Get in touch!

Interested in becoming a participating restaurant during Chicago Restaurant Week 2026? Learn more.

Thank you to our sponsors for their support of First Bites Bash and Chicago Restaurant Week. Get in touch about becoming a sponsor.