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Sepia

$50 and over
Contemporary American
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Sepia

4.8
$50 and over
Contemporary American
West Loop

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 28 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!

Order delivery or takeout

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
  • Neighbourhood
    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

    US$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

    US$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!

  • Valentine's Day 2025

    US$165.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Feb 14, 2025 only
    Treat your special someone to an unforgettable dining experience at Sepia. Executive Chef Andrew Zimmerman and Chef de Cuisine Kyle Cottle have created an exclusive, customizable tasting menu designed to delight the senses. Select your favorite dishes, and let the chefs surprise you with a few additional exquisite delights throughout the meal. Enhance the evening with optional wine pairings, expertly curated by Wine Director Jake Bennie to perfectly complement each course and elevate the experience. Make this Valentine's Day a celebration of love, passion, and exceptional cuisine. Tasting Menu: $165 per person Wine Pairings: $80 per person

Menu

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What 5,361 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.

5,361 Reviews

  1. William

    New Orleans

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The sommelier was informative and an overall delight…as was his wine selections. The 4 courses were served with pride…as they should, as this was a top culinary experience for me and for my partner. Outstanding and memorable.

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  2. Mark

    Chicago

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The entire experience from the beginning to the end was phenomenal!

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  3. Kathleen

    Chicago

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Justin and all made us feel welcome. Food is amazing. Had the courses paired with wine which was such a treat. Superb, elegant, understated.

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  4. Joe

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Phenomenal! The caviar with shiro dashi supplemental course was a perfect balance of briny, salty, and umami. The wife and I made sure to order different dishes for each course to try a total of 8 dishes. The highlights of the other courses were the smoked beef carpaccio, ocean trout, and the grilled short rib. The white sesame mont blanc for desert capped off a great meal! Reasonably priced for four courses. We’ll definitely be back.

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  5. Xenia

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our fourth time here at Sepia. Always amazing food. Very nice service. Good value. We enjoy it every time :)

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  6. Philip

    Seattle

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing time, wonderful experience that was bettered only by the food. The staff was highly attentive and knowledgeable, the ambiance perfectly balanced, and overall was one of the best dining experiences I’ve had in a long while.

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  7. Bille

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Overall disappointing with the food being the highlight of our visit. Top ingredients were adequately prepared and presented imaginably. However, I was missing some flair in the preparations and more intense flavors. We had all the vegetarian options (thank you Sepia for including those) and perhaps the chef lacks the desire or skill to make these dishes shine. Unfortunately, we never felt comfortable in the restaurant. It was way too noisy and too busy to have a relaxing dinner. Service that evening fell short for us. Too many servers buzzing around bringing dishes speedily but with minimal explanations and everybody seemed to be in a constant rush. I also did not appreciate to be addressed with "you guys". Sadly, this was not the experience we expected from a 1-star Michelin restaurant. Would not return.

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  8. Louis

    Chicago

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on December 8, 2024

    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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  9. Jen

    Richmond

    7 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on December 8, 2024

    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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  10. Yves

    Montreal

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on December 7, 2024

    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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FAQs

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

Sepia is rated 4.8 stars by 5361 OpenTable diners.

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

A photo of Sepia restaurant

Sepia

4.8
$50 and over
Contemporary American
West Loop

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 28 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
  • Neighbourhood
    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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