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Sepia

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$50 and over
Contemporary American
123 North Jefferson St, Chicago, IL 60661

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 38 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Innovative
  • Great for creative cocktails
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!

Why they're an Icon

Executive chef: Andrew Zimmerman

  • Award icon
    MICHELIN 1 Star2024
  • Award icon
    MICHELIN 1 Star2023
  • Award icon
    MICHELIN 1 Star2022

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.

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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 2024
    2. MICHELIN 1 Star 2023
    3. 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

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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. For our chef-curated experiences, we kindly ask that any dietary restrictions or allergies be noted in your reservation. Please note, at this time, we are unable to accommodate a no dairy, no seafood, celiac, vegan, or vegetarian menu.

Menu

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What 5,491 people are saying

Sepia reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

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Loved For

  • Chicago / Illinois

    Contemporary American

  • Chicago

    Contemporary American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Sepia offers a remarkable dining experience, praised for its "amazing food and service." The Michelin-starred restaurant excels with its "creative flavors" and "exceptional wine pairings." Guests enjoy the "4-course tasting menu" and "chef's table experience." The attentive staff and warm ambiance make it a "must-go" dining destination in Chicago.
5,491 Reviews

  1. James

    Chicago / Illinois1 review

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was a great treat. The food and service was outstanding.

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  2. Maria VIP

    Hawaii11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Extraordinary food creations with excellent wine pairing elevating the experience even more, and at the end unexpectedly the best dessert I ever tasted. Cristina our waitress was awesome 😀

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  3. Daniel C. VIP

    Chicago / Illinois29 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    I like the flavor profile and the chef has clearly defined his own. One thing which stood out for me is the level of umami. I kind of thought during dinner the chef is quite into very heavy umami in his dishes. Overall it is an approachable and relax enjoyable dining experience. One dish stood out for me is the Hamachi with Strawberries.

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  4. Alexander VIP

    Chicago / Illinois1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was our first time at Sepia, and it was incredible. One of the best tasting menus we have experienced in Chicago (and overall). Perfectly paced, the wine pairings were excellent, great service and most importantly, wonderful food! We will be coming back for sure!

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  5. Carie VIP

    Chicago / Illinois25 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We had the Chef's experience dinner and it was absolutely wonderful!! Food was terrific, cocktails and non-alcoholic options were all great!! Service was fun and friendly and wonderful. Thanks so much for a great experience!!

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  6. Joseph and Diana

    Chicago / Illinois5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As usual, everything was spectacular! We've been to Sepia probably a couple dozen times and it always supersedes my expectations. I love bringing people there. My sister-in-law and niece were here from NY and they loved it-my sister-in-law's 2nd time there. I simply love the place. The food is like no other, I always say it's the cleanest food I've ever had. Amazing place.

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  7. Dimy

    Wisconsin1 review

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, wonderful service! We would go back.

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  8. Michael

    Chicago / Illinois1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Went to Sepia, expecting excellent food but uncertain about the ambience and the room. Sepia did not disappoint. Our party of three chose the four course menu with wine and/or non-alcoholic pairings. The food was exceptional. Each course was excellently prepared and presented. Wines and beverages were matched very well. Although we dressed up a bit, the restaurant is not stuffy or pretentious. It was extremely comfortable. Service was excellent. Our server Erin S. was superb. She was able to read our table's personality and offered knowledgeable, but professionally casual service. We will be back.

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  9. Laura VIP

    Chicago / Illinois3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great spot for a special occasion. The tasting menu was incredible and the service was excellent as well.

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  10. Lindsay

    Grand Rapids / Western Michigan2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Ordered the chef experience with wine pairing (6 pours). Knew I was in for a good time with the first bite of the prosciutto donut with a generous shave of truffle. Even loved the last two dessert items that I thought I wouldn’t like and the red wines I normally wouldn’t like when paired with the food. The staff seemed genuinely friendly instead of the snobbery experienced a couple other places.

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Sepia is rated 4.8 stars by 5491 OpenTable diners.

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 38 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Sepia

123 North Jefferson St, Chicago, IL 60661

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN 1 Star 2024
    2. MICHELIN 1 Star 2023
    3. 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
  • 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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