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Since 2007, Sepia has been a cornerstone of Chicago’s West Loop, celebrated for its harmonious blend of refined sophistication and rustic warmth. Honored with a Michelin star for 15 consecutive years, the restaurant offers an unforgettable dining experience shaped by thoughtful design and an atmosphere that feels both elegant and inviting. Chef Kyle Cottle present a seasonal New American menu that highlights the purity and integrity of exceptional ingredients, honoring tradition while embracing thoughtful innovation. Whether you’re seeking an intimate dinner, a lively cocktail at the bar, or an elegant venue for a special event, Sepia delivers a seamless fusion of timeless style and contemporary culinary passion.
Seasonal, inventive, upscale American in a brick, tile & wood interior evoking classic Chicago.
Address and Contact Information
Address: 123 N Jefferson St, Chicago, IL 60661
Phone: (312) 441-1920
Website: https://www.sepiachicago.com/
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Reviews
Selina Sepulveda
We had an incredible time celebrating my boyfriend’s birthday at Sepia! The staff were all fantastic, and our waitress Christina was so knowledgeable and friendly. We did the tasting menu with the wine pairing and everything was delicious! We were very impressed with the menu and appreciated the chef making accommodations for my pescatarian diet. We can’t wait to go back again in the future!
… moreSteven Card
I dined solo on a Thursday evening, and the dining room wasn’t very busy, which meant the staff had plenty of time and attention—and the service was excellent throughout. Water was always topped off, and each course was thoughtfully presented and explained without ever feeling overbearing.
The food itself was outstanding. For the price point, the tasting menu felt like an exceptional value. There were around eight courses, and the vast majority were dishes I absolutely loved. The starters in particular were the highlight of the meal and really set the tone for the evening. Desserts were also very strong.
The atmosphere struck a great balance—clearly elevated, but still comfortable and approachable. Sepia delivers a refined, well-executed dining experience that feels thoughtful, generous, and well worth seeking out.
… moreThe food itself was outstanding. For the price point, the tasting menu felt like an exceptional value. There were around eight courses, and the vast majority were dishes I absolutely loved. The starters in particular were the highlight of the meal and really set the tone for the evening. Desserts were also very strong.
The atmosphere struck a great balance—clearly elevated, but still comfortable and approachable. Sepia delivers a refined, well-executed dining experience that feels thoughtful, generous, and well worth seeking out.
K J
Great michelin star experience. Price was reasonable, service was kind, and environment was cozy with decent amount of energy. Two of us each had a four course menu. 1) Hiramasa Crudo & Smoked Beef Carpaccio, 2) Lightly Smoked Ocean Trout & Gai Yang Chicken Wing Zampone, 3) Grilled Beef Short Rib & Rohan Duck Breast,and 4) Caramelized Apple Mille-Feuille & Sourdough Crepe Cake. All were flavorful and would recommend. I’ve only had a couple of fine dining experiences in Chicago but this place was my favorite so far. Felt like staff was also extra attentive since it was for a special occasion.
… moreMelissa Watts
My husband and I ate here last night as a special treat to ourselves for the holidays. Fine dining is an investment we like to make about once a year when we’re near the city.
I am admittedly a picky eater, but I do try every dish on a tasting menu because I am normally taken on a wonderful journey with these type of dishes.
That being said, I loved many of these dishes! The frosty and ham donut were my favorites, I would eat those all the time if I could! A few of the dishes were too smokey and “dill” for my palate, so I did give my husband the last bites of my courses.
The service was poor for a highly rated restaurant. My cocktail glass, finished by course 2 was never taken by the staff, nor was my tea cup/milk/honey, nor bread plate by the end of the experience when we paid, leaving the table feeling crowded. See the pictures below for a visual of our table when we paid. I had to request my spilled honey be wiped down after it went unnoticed for 15 minutes by the wait staff. If we weren’t at fine dining, I wouldn’t be using high criteria, but when we invest in a fine-dining restaurant, my expectations tend to be higher. I will say we arrived 30 minutes early and were sat immediately, so hats off to the hosts!
The bathroom was clean and gorgeous, although I did have to replace the toilet paper in my stall. It wasn’t the worst experience, but again my expectations are higher for this type of establishment.
Overall, it was a unique experience and offered a good meals but I am not sure I’d return here when we have other fine dining options in the city to try.
… moreI am admittedly a picky eater, but I do try every dish on a tasting menu because I am normally taken on a wonderful journey with these type of dishes.
That being said, I loved many of these dishes! The frosty and ham donut were my favorites, I would eat those all the time if I could! A few of the dishes were too smokey and “dill” for my palate, so I did give my husband the last bites of my courses.
The service was poor for a highly rated restaurant. My cocktail glass, finished by course 2 was never taken by the staff, nor was my tea cup/milk/honey, nor bread plate by the end of the experience when we paid, leaving the table feeling crowded. See the pictures below for a visual of our table when we paid. I had to request my spilled honey be wiped down after it went unnoticed for 15 minutes by the wait staff. If we weren’t at fine dining, I wouldn’t be using high criteria, but when we invest in a fine-dining restaurant, my expectations tend to be higher. I will say we arrived 30 minutes early and were sat immediately, so hats off to the hosts!
The bathroom was clean and gorgeous, although I did have to replace the toilet paper in my stall. It wasn’t the worst experience, but again my expectations are higher for this type of establishment.
Overall, it was a unique experience and offered a good meals but I am not sure I’d return here when we have other fine dining options in the city to try.
Alicia M.
My party of 3 had a nice evening at Sepia. We went with the 4 course option which was a sufficient amount of food. The amuse bouche was delicious! Most of the dishes were really good. My favorite was the Crispy Cream Cheese Gnudi. The Stuffed Chicken Wing was weird. It didn’t taste like chicken at all and the texture was surprisingly strange. The Scallop and Sweet Potato was almost perfection but the smoked trout roe was tough to chew. I’ve had smoked trout roe multiple times and never was it hard to chew like these were. The Rohan Duck Breast had good flavor, but one of the 2 dishes didn’t have the best quality meat. The guest struggled to chew it. The Beef Short Rib dish was very well thought out. I loved the complex flavors but expected the meat to be more tender. The server said it cooked for 48 hours but I could hardly get the knife to cut through it. Once cut, I was able to chew it okay. 2 of the 3 guests enjoyed the dessert. I had the Caramelized Apple Mille-Feuille and it was amazing! The other 2 guests had the Sticky Toffee Pudding. One loved it and the other didn’t. She expected it to be similar to what she had in London but it was very different. To drink, I had the “Best Dang Marg in Town”. Although it was good, the large chunk of ice took up most of the glass. For $22, there really wasn’t much to drink and for that reason, it’s not the “Best Dang Marg in Town”. There was quite a bit of wait between each course and it took about 2 hours for the entire meal. We choose to park in the garage across the street. Although pricey, it was very convenient and we didn’t want to walk far in the cold weather. However, there’s street parking and more affordable options nearby. It was really nice trying Sepia and we were satisfied with the food for the most part. With that said, I do think the price-point is too high for what we got.
… moreMo Aces
Of all the Michelin restaurants I’ve been to, this one was the worst. Definitely not the experience I expect from a Michelin. I booked the tasting menu with the wine pairing, but the waiter seemed to have no idea when we got there. The food is amazing, so kudos to the chef. However, everything else was lacking. Took about 40 minutes before anything but water was brought to the table. The pacing of the dishes was inconsistent. The staff appeared be in a rush and didn’t pay us much attention. While the food was amazing, I expect more from this type of restaurant. Definitely not worth the price. I’d honestly skip this one.
… moreShree Yerramsetti
We recently celebrated a milestone anniversary at Sepia in downtown Chicago, and it was nothing short of perfect. This Michelin-starred restaurant is truly a wonderful choice for special occasions. From the moment we arrived, the staff made us feel welcome and taken care of, creating a fabulous and memorable experience.
Our server was incredibly patient and attentive, carefully explaining each dish and offering thoughtful options. Since we don’t drink alcohol, she went above and beyond to provide creative non-alcoholic cocktail pairings for every course. Each drink was refreshing, unique, and complemented the food beautifully.
The food itself was outstanding—beautifully presented, flavorful, and among the best dishes I’ve ever had at a fine dining restaurant. Every bite felt special and elevated the celebration even more.
Sepia is on the pricier side, but for an important occasion, it is absolutely worth it. I highly recommend this restaurant for anniversaries, birthdays, or any memorable moment you want to celebrate in style. One tip: make your reservations well in advance, especially if you plan to go on a Friday, Saturday, or Sunday, as tables fill up quickly.
… moreOur server was incredibly patient and attentive, carefully explaining each dish and offering thoughtful options. Since we don’t drink alcohol, she went above and beyond to provide creative non-alcoholic cocktail pairings for every course. Each drink was refreshing, unique, and complemented the food beautifully.
The food itself was outstanding—beautifully presented, flavorful, and among the best dishes I’ve ever had at a fine dining restaurant. Every bite felt special and elevated the celebration even more.
Sepia is on the pricier side, but for an important occasion, it is absolutely worth it. I highly recommend this restaurant for anniversaries, birthdays, or any memorable moment you want to celebrate in style. One tip: make your reservations well in advance, especially if you plan to go on a Friday, Saturday, or Sunday, as tables fill up quickly.
Simon Martin Trudeau
Came here for the new year’s tasting menu.
Service was great and efficient. Staff had no issue explaining a course if we had any questions or comments.
Overall lovely experience with a few standout dishes. The oysters were some of the best we’ve ever had and were very interesting. The dessert take on a Wendy’s frosty with fry.
… moreService was great and efficient. Staff had no issue explaining a course if we had any questions or comments.
Overall lovely experience with a few standout dishes. The oysters were some of the best we’ve ever had and were very interesting. The dessert take on a Wendy’s frosty with fry.
David Camargo
Amazing food, intimate ambience with a touch of swank.
Sepia was my first Michelin-star restaurant experience in Chicago, and it did not disappoint. The cheeseburger martini is a must-try — I normally don’t go for gin martinis, but this one was spot on.
The menu follows a four-course format, with the option to add more if you’re extra hungry. Everything we tried was excellent, but the real standouts were the beef carpaccio, duck, and the frosty dessert — all beautifully executed. Honestly, I don’t think you can go wrong with any dish on the menu.
The only reason I didn’t give it a full five stars is that a few of the courses took 15–25 minutes between servings, which felt a bit longer than usual. Other than that, the staff was friendly, attentive, and made the evening feel special.
Would absolutely go back.
… moreSepia was my first Michelin-star restaurant experience in Chicago, and it did not disappoint. The cheeseburger martini is a must-try — I normally don’t go for gin martinis, but this one was spot on.
The menu follows a four-course format, with the option to add more if you’re extra hungry. Everything we tried was excellent, but the real standouts were the beef carpaccio, duck, and the frosty dessert — all beautifully executed. Honestly, I don’t think you can go wrong with any dish on the menu.
The only reason I didn’t give it a full five stars is that a few of the courses took 15–25 minutes between servings, which felt a bit longer than usual. Other than that, the staff was friendly, attentive, and made the evening feel special.
Would absolutely go back.
Bev
We had a wonderful experience dining with Sepia. The first bite, the lady edison country ham donut, set the tone and wowed us right off the bat. The balance of flavors in all dishes presented was impeccable, they are well deserving of their star. The overall tone is very comfortable yet upscale, just like Chicago. You will feel at home here, no matter your vibe. Don’t miss the wine pairing, the cocktails are delicious but the wine truly enhances the dining experience. I am by no means an experienced wine connoisseur and I found the wine pairing outstanding. Our server, Jordan I believe (curly hair and glasses), was incredible. We were really impressed with his service. Serving food in a setting like this isn’t easy and he is a shining star. I was happy to see they offer their employees benefits as part of the bill, as someone with a chef in my family .
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