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At Esmé Chicago, we are more than just a Michelin-starred fine-dining destination; we are a mission-driven restaurant deeply committed to supporting our community. Since opening our doors in 2021, Esmé has been dedicated to philanthropy, raising over $300,000 for various charities and in artist support. Our mission extends beyond providing an exceptional dining experience; it is about positively impacting our city and its people.
Hours
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 5–9 PM |
| Thursday | 5–9 PM |
| Friday | 5–9 PM |
| Saturday | 5–9 PM |
| Sunday | 5–9 PM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 2200 N Clark St Suite B, Chicago, IL 60614
Website: http://esmechicago.com/
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Reservations: opentable.com
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Reviews
Jacob Kueber
Esmé offers an incredible and unique experience of dining in an art gallery. The dishes themselves were beautiful, with creative combinations of flavors and perfect preparation. Between the fun and personable staff, great ambiance, and delicious meal, I would highly recommend to anyone looking for a nicer dinner at a fair price point.
… moreSarina Klein
WOW! What an incredible experience at Esmé. From the moment I walked in I knew this was going to be a special night. Chris, the house manager, made me feel special and welcome right off the bat. The attentiveness of the entire staff was wonderful and the food was truly unmatched.
From the first course all the way to the last took us on an amazing journey. Gustavo, the head chef, really knows what he is doing in the kitchen. The thoughtfulness that was put not only into the food but the presentations brought it to another level. With the added layer of the featured artist, Lefty, it brought a unique touch to the plating and the environment.
The multiple courses and wine pairings were perfectly timed and never felt rushed or delayed. It was another aspect of the night that made us truly enjoy the experience.
This ENTIRE NIGHT was magical! One that I continuously talk about with my friends and one that I will remember for a long time.
Go visit Esmé! You won’t be dissapointed.
… moreFrom the first course all the way to the last took us on an amazing journey. Gustavo, the head chef, really knows what he is doing in the kitchen. The thoughtfulness that was put not only into the food but the presentations brought it to another level. With the added layer of the featured artist, Lefty, it brought a unique touch to the plating and the environment.
The multiple courses and wine pairings were perfectly timed and never felt rushed or delayed. It was another aspect of the night that made us truly enjoy the experience.
This ENTIRE NIGHT was magical! One that I continuously talk about with my friends and one that I will remember for a long time.
Go visit Esmé! You won’t be dissapointed.
Tiffany Liu
Such a unique dining experience. I love that they mix art with cuisine and have a featured artist. The food was creative, beautifully presented, and all very tasty! We also got the non-alcoholic pairing with the tasting menu. Ia appreciated that the drinks were unique (not just a NA version of whatever the the normal alcoholic paring is). So fun! Would love to visit again for a different artist menu.
… moreSherry Katherine
Went during restaurant week (4 courses), had a fabulous time! The food was delicious. Small portions, but by the end we were still full. During my visit, I was in a full leg brace and on crutches. There was ample space inside – the tables are spaced far apart, much walking room (easily enough for multiple wheelchairs), and the staff were very eager to help. Truly the perfect location for a first date night post-surgery!!
… moreHayley Hamilton
If you are in the chicago area and are looking for an evening full of flavor, I highly recommend Esme. They switch their menu and coordinated artist on a quarterly basis and i honestly cannot wait to come again. While i have enjoyed my weekend in Chicago, Esme has been a highlight and will have me coming back to the city routinely. Full of color, flavor and texture, they truly understand a “food experience”. The caviar add on is a must, with the sweet potato and seaweed ice cream! Just trust them and eat it. Don’t hesitate to speak with Natalie about the wines, she knows what she is talking about and is full of recommendations. I thoroughly enjoyed my evening at Esme! It is definitely something to experience, and not on a one time basis!
… moreJohn Bengier
Had the tasting menu tonight and it was the best meal I have ever had. The King Crab was phenomenal, the corn/fish course was incredibly tasty, and cheese course with honey comb was a great ender. Highly recommend the drink pairings. I did the non-alcoholic version, and each drink truly complemented the course.
Jake and Natalie were very attentive as servers, always staying on top of our table. They change menus a few times a year so will be back for sure.
… moreJake and Natalie were very attentive as servers, always staying on top of our table. They change menus a few times a year so will be back for sure.
Sweetteeness
It took us almost a year to get a reservation at this Michelin rated gem. You must prepay prior to dining. Eclectic mix of tasty pieces. More art meets food. Pricey, but the experience was top tier. The service was OUTSTANDING !!! 20/10. The featured artist Lefty is creative, and the chefs were outstanding. The food , inspired by the art is both creative and experimental. The drinks , a mix of alcoholic and non alcoholic were one of a kind !!! Just excellent!!! An open ended palate is suggested if you go to experience this restaurant. It felt like a museum. It was an early anniversary dinner for us. We were treated with the utmost care and invited to tour the Kitchen with the head chef Gustavo. Servers Chris, and Jake …Made our experience over the top, Literally treated like royalty. A one of a kind dining experience.
… moreJennifer Chan
Would not recommend. We were so hungry after this “dinner” that we ended up at Taco Bell
We love fine dining and were excited to see that esme offered a Restaurant Week offering. Like many other reviewers though, our experience was outright disappointing
The plates were significantly (and almost comically) larger than the food on them. It almost felt like a parody of what people think of fine dining. The food itself was mediocre at best.
It also was very amusing that the “salad course” was one tiny plate with 4 small crustinis and 5 leaves. Apparently that was meant to be “shared” among two people. Seeing this, we outright laughed
To top things off, a 22% service charge is added to everything – an exorbitant amount for a generally dissatisfying meal
Looking around the restaurant (and seeing the comments here), I see that we weren’t alone in our general disappointment.
I love our Chicago restaurants and normally shy away from leaving negative reviews, but this was truly not a good representation of Chicago dining. I hope the management team is receptive to this feedback
… moreWe love fine dining and were excited to see that esme offered a Restaurant Week offering. Like many other reviewers though, our experience was outright disappointing
The plates were significantly (and almost comically) larger than the food on them. It almost felt like a parody of what people think of fine dining. The food itself was mediocre at best.
It also was very amusing that the “salad course” was one tiny plate with 4 small crustinis and 5 leaves. Apparently that was meant to be “shared” among two people. Seeing this, we outright laughed
To top things off, a 22% service charge is added to everything – an exorbitant amount for a generally dissatisfying meal
Looking around the restaurant (and seeing the comments here), I see that we weren’t alone in our general disappointment.
I love our Chicago restaurants and normally shy away from leaving negative reviews, but this was truly not a good representation of Chicago dining. I hope the management team is receptive to this feedback
Tj Bernahl
Seeing other reviews as well of folks coming in for restaurant week.
Unfortunately I just got food poisoning. Did the CRW tasting menu with a group of 6 and even though the food was tasty, the atmosphere and the service being excellent, the 4-5 stars for the food are now a one due to food poisoning. I can also pinpoint it to here because we just had it a few hours ago and fasted for this meal. It’s sad because it was a great experience, but ultimately ruined as I sit here with abdominal pain, cramps, among other things.
I highly encourage ownership to talk with the staff to fix this somehow so other guests don’t go through this.
All for supporting a great spot, especially in Chicago, but I can’t in good faith recommend Esme if other people have also gotten sick along with myself shortly after visiting.
… moreUnfortunately I just got food poisoning. Did the CRW tasting menu with a group of 6 and even though the food was tasty, the atmosphere and the service being excellent, the 4-5 stars for the food are now a one due to food poisoning. I can also pinpoint it to here because we just had it a few hours ago and fasted for this meal. It’s sad because it was a great experience, but ultimately ruined as I sit here with abdominal pain, cramps, among other things.
I highly encourage ownership to talk with the staff to fix this somehow so other guests don’t go through this.
All for supporting a great spot, especially in Chicago, but I can’t in good faith recommend Esme if other people have also gotten sick along with myself shortly after visiting.
SS
Came in for RW which I know restaurants dread (then don’t participate!!) we were three but apparently the salad is one for every two guests- that’s one way to cut corners I guess. Luckily, the “salad” was the only shareable meal even when it’s not stated anywhere. The rest of the entrees are good, and they offer 3 courses with dessert being additional. It’s a good deal to try the restaurant but I was not so impressed to want to return
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