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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 29 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Fancy
  • 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 7 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

    2024

  • 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
  • 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.
  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN 1 Star 2024
    2. 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, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Chef's Experience

    $185.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Immerse yourself in the Chef's Experience at Sepia, where Executive Chef Andrew Zimmerman, Chef de Cuisine Kyle Cottle, and Executive Pastry Chef Erin Kobler highlight their seasonal favorites. Elevate your evening with optional wine pairings, carefully curated by Wine Director Jake Bennie to complement and enhance each course. With limited availability each night, reservations are recommended.
  • Valentine's Day 2025

    $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

What 5,400 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
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Chicago / Illinois

    Contemporary American

  • Chicago

    Contemporary American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Sepia offers an extraordinary dining experience with "phenomenal" food and "exceptional" service. The four-course meal, often paired with expertly selected wines, is a "must." Highlights include creative dishes like smoked beef carpaccio and duck. The ambiance is inviting and perfect for special occasions. Guests consistently praise the attentive, knowledgeable staff.

5,400 Reviews
  1. Patrick

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had an amazing time! Great inclusions on the four course meal! Wine pairing was a fantastic addition along with the caviar 😋

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  2. Brittaney

    Manchester

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 31, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server was amazing and informative! The food was delicious and worth every penny.

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  3. ciro

    VIP

    Chicago

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on January 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing experience. Could never have imagined how great it would be. Thank you Sepia

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  4. Eleni

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Words can’t express what an amazing experience this was. The menu looked fantastic and the server offered an 8 course option with wine pairing, which of course we chose! Every bite was full of exquisite flavors. Service was outstanding. Yes it was a tad bit loud but nothing that took away from a fantastic experience. Not stuffy but inviting atmosphere. Absolutely my new favorite restaurant and already planning to go back soon.

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  5. Matthew

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Chefs tasting menu always amazes and the drinks were delicious

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  6. Natasha

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What an incredible experience! From the moment we stepped in the door, we felt welcomed. The four course menu gives you so many options, and we left feeling full and satisfied. I tried The Oldest Fashioned, and it was the best one I’d ever had! If it’s an option, I highly recommend splurging on the caviar course because the entire dish was delightful. My partner and I were celebrating both our birthdays, and they brought out the nicest little birthday treat. We definitely want to come back!

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  7. Alison

    VIP

    Washington DC

    28 reviews

    5.0

    28 reviews

    Dined on January 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Staff were very friendly and kind about the party of five that included 100 year-old in a 98 year-old. The restaurant is a very pleasant space and the service was extraordinarily good. Most of the dishes were really exquisite. We had the four course dinner and I thought there was some repetition of dishes that had cream sauce. Maybe the menu could suggest how to choose from the selections for the four courses so that you don’t have dishes that are similar, good as they are. Fish roe and currants seemed prevalent. Also missed having something lighter with vegetables. The veloute leek potato was amazing and so was the smoked trout. The apple tartin was a real deconstructed surprise. I would highly recommend Sepia. an ambitious fine restaurant!

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  8. David

    VIP

    Richmond

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of the best dining experiences I’ve ever had.

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  9. Michelle

    VIP

    Las Vegas

    24 reviews

    5.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on January 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Sepia is a great place for dinner with your significant other or catching up with friends. We loved each of our dishes, all were so artfully presented - a true feast for the eyes. But the flavors…. Perfect bites on each forkful! Our group decided to do the wine pairing which was very reasonably priced. I chose to go with the zero proof pairing and it was divine! Each wine and libation perfectly complemented the food. It was hard to pick favorites but the carpaccio, crudo, trout, gnudi, short ribs and the duck were fabulous!!! Highly attentive waitstaff, the service was on pace. Our server knew everything about our food and the wines paired with the each dish. Truly a great dining experience.

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  10. Adam

    Indiana

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service along with the courses were top notch. We will be back again.

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FAQs

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Sepia is rated 4.8 stars by 5400 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 29 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 2024
    2. 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, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • 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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