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Sepia, Chicago, IL
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Sepia

$50 and over
Contemporary American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 47 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for fine wines
  • Fancy
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 favorite 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 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • 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
  • Neighborhood
    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, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Experiences

  • New Year's Eve 2024

    $175.00 per person

    Dec 31, 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

    $125.00 per person

    Dec 31, 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 5,353 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
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Chicago / Illinois

    Contemporary American

  • Chicago

    Contemporary American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Sepia offers a "truly outstanding" dining experience in Chicago, combining exquisite food with impeccable service. Guests rave about the "amazing culinary experience" and "exceptional value" for a Michelin-starred restaurant. The tasting menu is a highlight, with "creative and beautifully presented" dishes, while the wine pairings are "spot on." Perfect for special occasions.

5,353 Reviews

  1. Louis

    Chicago

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was just outstanding and our waitress (Tangy) was absolutely outstanding! My wife and I visit many Michelin Star restaurants. Sepia ranks up there with the best of them!

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  2. Jen

    Richmond

    7 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Unfortunately, the whole experience was underwhelming, mostly because a couple of the entrée courses were just not very good and for the price you pay, you really are hoping for it to be extra extraordinary. The smoked trout was quite fishy, I like roe but it did not pair well with the short rib at all and ruined the dish for a couple of us at the table and our dessert had such an overpowering flavor of butterscotch that it was practically in edible. Our server was really wonderful at the beginning, and we never, really even complained about the food, but towards the end of our meal, she just seemed to be annoyed with us and completely changed her attitude, which left us really feeling that we chose the wrong restaurant for our big night out in Chicago. Like I said before, sadly our visit was very underwhelming and I can’t say I’d recommend Sepia to others.

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  3. Yves

    Montreal

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing dinner to celebrate the birthday of a friend, we were four guests. We got in, someone greets us with warmth hospitality, they offered to check our coats, then we get to our table and Sepia had printed a menu with a special Happy Birthday printed on it! Alex, the server, was so professional, hospitable and authentic: we felt like he was one of the owners! We ordered cocktails that were amazing, even the simple classic Gin and Tonic! The menu was a four courses with 4 or 5 choices per courses. We added an extra course by adding Caviar… OMG totally the best decision we could take! Every meals that followed, and I mean it, were a Heavenly delicacy. It was the first time for everyone of us going to a Michelin restaurant and we understood why it has such a rating… Worth to mention, we had gluten and soy allergy and all the guests were treated with such professionalism, it was very reassuring. The quality of every aliments was outstanding: all guests were feeling absolutely great after the dinner and the next day… definitely a blast and a must to go to once visiting Chicago. Thank you Sepia for offering such a wonderful experience!

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  4. Kassandra

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The most enjoyable food I have ever had and the greatest server ever!

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  5. Fredrick

    Chicago

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Sepia never disappoints. The bar features creative, well balanced and delicious cocktails. We had the 4 course and each of the choices were bright and flavorful. The king crab etouffee was a great dish, I really loved all of what I ordered. Service was excellent, very attentive and knowledgeable.

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  6. David

    Cleveland

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding dining experience. Celebrated a birthday and they had very nice attention to detail. Hostesses knew ahead of time, menus had “happy birthday” additional birthday plates etc. The whiskey flight was a great introduction to nice whiskey and the bartender was very knowledgeable. The wait staff was warm, responsive, and anticipatory which allowed us to fully immerse ourselves in the dining experience. Each course was exceptional. The dishes were flavorful, committed to a theme, complex but not unnecessarily so. I particularly enjoyed the king crab étouffée. Highly recommend this dining experience to anyone in the Chicago area!

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  7. Lesley

    New Orleans

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    From beginning to end my first experience at a Michelin star restaurant was wonderful! Each course was outstanding. My favorite was the Leek and Popcorn Veloute and the white sesame mont blac. Service was also thoughtful and elevated.

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  8. Steve

    Milwaukee

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on December 4, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was stellar. Service was exceptional! The space is beautiful.

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  9. Ella

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 2, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    This place was amazing!! Great food, great vibes, great wine. Definitely recommend :)

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  10. Kristen

    Austin

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 1, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wow, just WOW. I will be dreaming of this four course meal forever now. It was my first chef tasting menu and it did not disappoint! Each dish was carefully crafted and curated. I LOVED IT!

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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 5353 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 47 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
  • Neighborhood
    West Loop
  • Hours of operation
    Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • 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, Takeout, 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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