You haven’t gotten a real taste of Chicago’s dynamic restaurant scene until you’ve explored the city’s many diverse-owned eateries, from cozy neighborhood favorites to high-end dining experiences.
There’s no better time to try some of these beloved spots than Chicago Restaurant Week, happening from Jan. 23 through Feb. 8, 2026.
This year, you’ll find a record-breaking 500+ participating restaurants — including more than 160 women, Black, LGBTQ, and other minority-owned establishments.
Explore some of this year’s minority-owned restaurant throughout the city and make your reservations today.
Explore more: Looking for dinner and a show? Chicago Theatre Week starts on Feb. 5 with discounted tickets to shows throughout Chicago.
Check out minority-owned local restaurants during Chicago Restaurant Week
Food & Beverage, Wine Bar
Uvae Kitchen & Wine Bar
In the heart of Andersonville, this cozy wine bar is serving a three-course dinner menu with optional sommelier-selected wine pairings. Enjoy dishes like lobster cakes, braised pork with cheddar grits, and short rib Wellington.
- $45 Dinner
- $60 Dinner
American Contemporary, Food & Beverage
eden
It’s all about fresh, seasonal ingredients at Eden in the Avondale area. Enjoy vegetable-forward dishes like wood-roasted cauliflower and lentils, roasted mushroom lasagna, and a green salad with a sunflower-basil vinaigrette.
- $30 Lunch
- $60 Dinner
Food & Beverage, Mexican
Tacotlán
The Chicago Restaurant Week dinner menu at this Hispanic-owned hotspot features its viral quesabirria. Other options include burrito bowls, skirt steak, and mole enchiladas.
- $45 Dinner
Food & Beverage, Wine Bar
Bronzeville Winery
This hip space in the historic Bronzeville neighborhood is a local favorite. During Chicago Restaurant Week, try eclectic dishes like African short ribs with coconut grits, truffle mushroom shawarma, ube bread pudding, and more.
- $30 Brunch
- $45 Dinner
- $60 Dinner
American Contemporary, Food & Beverage
Alpana
This chic woman-owned restaurant in River North is offering a globally inspired Chicago Restaurant Week menu, with whipped feta toast, butter chicken meatballs, short rib bucatini, and more.
- $30 Brunch
- $45 Dinner
Cajun/Creole, Food & Beverage
Norman’s Bistro
This Black-owned Bronzeville institution has been serving the neighborhood for 15 years. The Chicago Restaurant Week options include seafood gumbo or lamb chops, plus bread pudding for dessert.
- $45 Dinner
Food & Beverage, Southern
Dawn
In Hyde Park, Dawn pays homage to Southern comfort food. For Chicago Restaurant Week, try staples like fried green tomatoes, seafood gumbo, and Cajun lamb chops with jalapeno cheddar grits.
- $60 Dinner
Food & Beverage, Southern
Big Jones
In Andersonville, Big Jones is a go-to spot for brunch. During Chicago Restaurant Week, enjoy your choice of fried chicken, roasted mushrooms with creamy grits, or crawfish and andouille quiche.
- $30 Brunch
- $30 Lunch
- $45 Dinner
Asian Fusion, Food & Beverage
Bixi Brewery
This Asian-inspired restaurant and brewery in Logan Square is serving a Chicago Restaurant Week menu filled with playful dishes like Thai scotch egg, yuzu kosho caesar salad, and Korean doughnuts with a matcha glaze.
- $30 Brunch
- $60 Dinner
Restaurant Venues, Special Event Venues
Chicago Oyster House
Chicago Oyster House is offering the perfect Chicago Restaurant Week menu for seafood lovers. This woman-owned restaurant lets guests choose from lobster tail, snow crab legs, jumbo shrimp, and more.
- $30 Lunch
- $60 Dinner
Food & Beverage, Mexican
Diego
In West Town, this lively Baja-inspired eatery is serving a three-course Chicago Restaurant Week menu with an optional beverage pairing. Start with fresh ceviche, then enjoy your pick of tacos, enchiladas, and more.
- $45 Dinner
American, Food & Beverage
Taste 222
This elegant spot in the West Loop serves American favorites with a Southern twist. The lunch menu includes options like barbecue chicken breast, ancho-glazed salmon, and blackened catfish with collard greens.
- $30 Lunch
Asian Fusion, Food & Beverage
Konbini & Kanpai Wrigleyville
Inspired by Japanese convenience store culture, Konbini & Kanpai offers an array of sakes and packaged good alongside a menu of Japanese cuisine. Try kimchi pancakes, Japanese fried chicken, katsu curry, tofu bibimbap, and more.
- $30 Lunch
- $45 Dinner
Food & Beverage, Mediterranean, Middle Eastern
Fiya
Get cozy at Fiya, a Mediterranean-inspired restaurant in the Andersonville neighborhood. The five-course dinner menu starts with hummus and moves on to roasted chicken with preserved lemon yogurt, lamb loin with harissa, and more warming dishes.
- $30 Brunch
- $45 Dinner
Food & Beverage, Indian
Kama
In Wicker Park, Kama offers a modern twist on Indian classics. The Chicago Restaurant Week menu includes the can’t-miss paneer ravioli, along with mussels in coconut broth, lamb chop masala, ghee-roasted cauliflower, and more.
- $45 Dinner
Bars/Pubs/Taverns, Food & Beverage
Monarch & Lion
This richly decorated Asian-owned spot offers elevated British pub fare in Streeterville. The three-course dinner menu includes classics like fish and chips, chicken tikka masala, and shepherd's pie.
- $30 Brunch
- $30 Lunch
- $45 Dinner
American Contemporary, Food & Beverage
The Duplex
This Black-owned restaurant in Logan Square is known for its lively brunch. During Chicago Restaurant Week, choose from avocado toast, shrimp and grits, French toast, and more.
- $30 Brunch
- $45 Dinner
- $60 Dinner
Food & Beverage, Steakhouse
Chemistry Chicago
This modern Hyde Park steakhouse will be serving a decadent dinner menu for Chicago Restaurant Week. Choose from Wagyu sliders, mango jerk salmon, stuffed chicken breast, bananas foster, and more.
- $60 Dinner
Food & Beverage, Soul Food
Thesoulfoodlounge
In North Lawndale, this Black-owned neighborhood restaurant draws inspiration from soul food from around the world.
Looking for more Chicago Restaurant Week? Explore all 500+ participating restaurants.
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