Esmé 2200 North Clark Street, Chicago, IL 60614

"Esmé is a phenomenal experience. We went for a belated Valentine’s Day date and did their tasting menu. The atmosphere is museum like, with beautiful art but also very comfortable. The food was beautiful, delicious, and fun to eat. The cocktails were amazing (I highly recommend Squash the Beef, made with apple brandy, squash, wagyu, and egg whites) and the service was excellent. We asked if they had a wine pairing for the tasting menu, and they didn’t, but they offered to create one for us! The wines were delicious and beautifully paired. Truly above and beyond."

"Esmé! We are so glad we were able to have dinner atto Esmé during restaurant week! It was such a social and memorable dinner, with welcoming service, (shout-out Jackson!) beautiful and delicious cocktails, inventive dining, and lovely ambience. We were two adults and a 9 year old, and I’ll say that the 9yo had been through a rough day at school, but even before we sat down at the table our server was checking in with us and seeing what they could do to make our evening special. It really was such a fun experience: eating off a puzzle plate, painting with your salad, ridiculously enormous homemade cheetos (see pic). My kid devoured a fantastic Wagyu shortrib while I contented myself with a merely superb cut of dover sole. Portions were perfect, the spherical buns (caraway?) were delightful, and I need to eat my dessert Again. (It was crème brûlée? fired in a yam? So good, very charming, not at all typical.) We all really loved it and found the whole experience stand-out and we look forward to visiting Esmé again."

"Ever wanted to feel like you were eating inside of an art museum? Esme was one of the most unique dining experiences I’ve had. Each component of the dining experience, from the plates to the cutlery rotating art exhibit was carefully (and beautifully) thought out. My favorite dish involved using a lettuce “paintbrush” to paint on our plates using an array of colorful sauces. Highly recommend!"

"Esme was phenomenal! I’ve been wanting to go for quite some time and finally made it for their restaurant week menu and I was blown away. Every single bite was incredible and every dish was a piece of edible art. Our server was also fantastic and gave some really great suggestions on wine. I can’t recommend this place enough and just can’t wait to go back."

"We have been looking forward to dining at Esmé for a long time and it certainly lived up to the hype. For $59, you get a 3 course menu and it is a great opportunity to visit and see what this highly acclaimed restaurant is all about. The dishes were stunning in taste and appearance. The veloute was incredible. Full menu being offered now below; we tried everything but the risotto. COURSE ONE Flamin’ Hot Cheeto: caramelized onion dip & Kale Bouquet: trip of purées, yuzu, whisk COURSE TWO Foie Gras, Apple Gelee, Winter Squash or Winter Veloute, Oat Granola, Huckleberry COURSE THREE Grilled Australian Wagyu Short Rib, Matsutake, Burnt Onion Jus or Dove Sole, Sauce Vin Juan, Prawn, Arrowleaf Spinach or Celery Root Risotto, Aged Parmesan, Black Truffle"