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Sepia, Chicago, IL
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Sepia

$50 and over
Contemporary American

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2 people
19:00
Booked 17 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for fine wines
  • Innovative
Seamlessly melding refined and rustic, vintage and contemporary, Sepia has the feel of an instant classic. The stylish space is warm and inviting, comfortable yet lively. The easy elegance of the room serves as the perfect backdrop for the inventive American cuisine. Chef Andrew Zimmerman's product-driven, seasonal menu showcases the purity and quality of the ingredients, letting both the ingredients and his passion for what he does shine through. Sepia celebrates tradition – with a modern twist.

To book reservations of 10 or larger, please email info@sepiachicago.com!

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Why they're an Icon

Executive chef: Andrew Zimmerman

  • Award icon

    MICHELIN 1 Star

    2022

From the OpenTable editors: Chef Andrew Zimmerman's seasonal American tasting menu is so good that this West Loop favourite has consistently held on to a MICHELIN star since first getting one in 2011. You'll get to choose from several options in your four-course dinner, which might include dishes like crispy ricotta gnudi, roasted monkfish with little neck clams, and a sweet pea pavlova with meyer lemon sorbet. You'll definitely want to get the wine pairing – Sepia won Wine Spectator's 2022 Best of Award of Excellence. Eating here feels extra-special because it's housed in an 1890 print shop with Art Nouveau floors and exposed-brick walls.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Farm-to-table, American
  • Hours of Operation
    Fri, Sat 17:00–22:00 Dinner Mon–Thu 17:00–21:00
  • Phone number
    (312) 441-1920
  • Website
    http://www.sepiachicago.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Private party facilities
    The elegant private event space features Chef Andrew Zimmerman's inventive American cuisine. When legally permitted we will resume the offering of our Sepia Private Dining Space that comfortably accommodates 60 guests for a seated event or 100 for a reception.
  • Location
    123 North Jefferson St, Chicago, IL 60661
  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN 1 Star 2022
  • Area
    West Loop
  • Cross Street
    Randolph
  • Parking details
    Metered street parking is available as well as a parking garage across the street at Hampton Inn for an hourly fee.
  • Public transit
    3 blocks from the Ogilvie Transportion Center, 5 minutes from Clinton Green and Pink Lines Stop.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Experiences

  • New Year's Eve 2024

    US$125.00 per person

    31 Dec 2024 only
    Ring in 2025 at Sepia with a special tasting menu designed by Executive Chef Andrew Zimmerman and Chef de Cuisine Kyle Cottle. For those with after-dinner plans, choose our abbreviated menu, available from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM. For those looking for a more opulent experience, join us from 8:00 PM to 10:00 PM to enjoy extra courses and a champagne toast. Round out your experience with optional wine pairings, carefully selected by Wine Director Jake Bennie. First Seating: $125 per person Second Seating: $175 per person Menu details to follow!

  • New Year's Eve 2024

    US$175.00 per person

    31 Dec 2024 only
    Ring in 2025 at Sepia with a special tasting menu designed by Executive Chef Andrew Zimmerman and Chef de Cuisine Kyle Cottle. For those with after-dinner plans, choose our abbreviated menu, available from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM. For those looking for a more opulent experience, join us from 8:00 PM to 10:00 PM to enjoy extra courses and a champagne toast. Round out your experience with optional wine pairings, carefully selected by Wine Director Jake Bennie. First Seating: $125 per person Second Seating: $175 per person Menu details to follow!

Menu

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What 5,334 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Chicago / Illinois

    Contemporary American

  • Chicago

    Best Food

  • Chicago

    Contemporary American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Sepia offers an exquisite dining experience in Chicago, where every course is celebrated for its creativity and presentation. Guests rave about the "amazing culinary experience," "spectacular service," and "beautifully plated" dishes. The wine pairings are thoughtfully curated, and the ambiance perfectly complements the Michelin-starred cuisine. Highly recommended for special occasions.

5,335 Reviews

  1. Thomas

    Raleigh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    5 stars are not enough. One of the best meals we’ve ever eaten.

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  2. Crisley

    Greensboro

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Speechless! So amazing! It’s definitely worthy everything

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  3. julie

    Cincinnati

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Incredible food and service. Each course was thoughtful and delicious. Our server Kim was kind, helpful, and the dinner was perfectly paced. Perfect place to celebrate my birthday!

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  4. Maurice

    London

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What a fabulous dining experience. Sat at a table in front by the window and glad we did. Not nearly as noisy as in main part of restaurant, and more importantly the table was much larger for four. Our server (Alex) was a 5 star guy and the food was so good. The meal almost doubled in price due to the wine pairing and didn’t mind at all. Will definitely be going back.

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  5. Sachin

    Chicago

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful service wonderful and well executed cuisine and wine

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  6. Mona

    Amsterdam

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Epic in every way. Will go back for sure loved the vibe too

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  7. Sara

    Milwaukee

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 13 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful meal and fabulous drinks. Staff was very delightful.

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  8. Joan

    Edmonton

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 13 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was such an amazing experience. My partner and I were in Chicago for work over our anniversary, and decided to have a nice night out to celebrate. A friend local to Chicago recommended Sepia, and I'm so glad she did. From the moment we stepped inside, the evening was magical. The host staff and kind and helpful, the restaurant is beautiful, and the energy of the place was exciting but not overwhelming. We were very lucky to have Alex as our server, and he started off my assuring us he'd seen the note about the allergies in our party, and walking us through what was safe to eat, and how they could amend things if we wanted to try certain dishes. We added the wine pairing to the tasting menu, and each combination was thoughtful and delicious. Every time a dish was brought out, someone explained the components to us, which I loved because it makes the tasting menu experience so much more engaging, and Alex was so fun to chat with about the wines and why they were paired. He was a big highlight of our experience! Particular standout dishes were the popcorn and leek velouté, the gnudi, the duck breast, and the short rib, but we didn't have a bad bite all night. All in all, a magical evening and I can't wait to come back to Chicago to come back to Sepia!

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  9. HomeSwedeHome

    Chicago

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 10 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Was recommended Sepia by a foodie friend several years ago but covid delayed many of our restaurant experiences. We went with a group of six. We all tried different courses and everyone was impressed by the presentation, flavor and service. Several did wine pairings which were different for each selected course and got high ratings all-around. The cocktails were also great. We were seated at a semi-private corner table with a really cool light accent. Overall it was a great experience and we are already planning a return trip.

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  10. Amaryllis

    Chicago

    15 reviews

    3.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on 9 November 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    The Out of the Woods cocktail was outstanding. Food was good but, based on our experience, comparable to other non Michelin good restaurants. Flavors were good but not enticing. Food presentation was nice. The wine pairing did not enhance the dining experience. Service was great and the staff very professional, friendly and attentive. Our cheese paired wine was substituted and not charged since we did not like the sherry initially served due to our personal preference. Ambiance was ok, a little noisy. Overall a good dining experience but expected a higher level based on the one Michelin star rating and cost.

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FAQs

Sepia offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (312) 441-1920.

Sepia is rated 4.8 stars by 5334 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 17 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Sepia

123 North Jefferson St, Chicago, IL 60661

Additional information

  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN 1 Star 2022
  • Cross Street
    Randolph
  • Area
    West Loop
  • Hours of Operation
    Fri, Sat 17:00–22:00 Dinner Mon–Thu 17:00–21:00
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Farm-to-table, American
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Metered street parking is available as well as a parking garage across the street at Hampton Inn for an hourly fee.
  • Public transit
    3 blocks from the Ogilvie Transportion Center, 5 minutes from Clinton Green and Pink Lines Stop.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    http://www.sepiachicago.com/
  • Phone number
    (312) 441-1920
  • Private party facilities
    The elegant private event space features Chef Andrew Zimmerman's inventive American cuisine. When legally permitted we will resume the offering of our Sepia Private Dining Space that comfortably accommodates 60 guests for a seated event or 100 for a reception.

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