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JAMES BEARD AWARDS

CHICAGO NOMINEES

James Beard Awards Chicago winners

Congratulations to Chicago’s 2025 James Beard Award winners:

Check out all the past Chicago James Beard Award winners and stay tuned for details about the 2026 ceremony in Chicago.


We’d like to extend a special congratulations to all the Chicago restaurants that were nominated for the James Beard Awards in 2025!

Outstanding Restaurant

A restaurant that demonstrates consistent excellence in food, atmosphere, hospitality, and operations.

Outstanding Bar

A wine bar, beer bar, cocktail bar, coffee bar, or any other business whose primary offering is beverage and that demonstrates consistent excellence in curating a selection or in the preparation of drinks, along with outstanding atmosphere, hospitality, and operations.

Best Chef: Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH)