Explore the 2024 MICHELIN picks for Chicago

by OpenTable

Updated December 10, 2024

The dining scene in Chicago is in the spotlight once again with the recent announcement of this year’s MICHELIN Star and Bib Gourmand honorees. Explore all of the OpenTable restaurants who have received this prestigious designation and book a table to go congratulate them in person!

Boka

4.8

4.8 (7190)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Lincoln Park

About the restaurant

Michelin-starred Boka Restaurant has been a cornerstone of Chicago’s dining scene since 2003. In 2014, following a major renovation, Chef Lee Wolen joined as Executive Chef and Partner, quickly gaining critical acclaim. Named “Chef of the Year” by both Phil Vettel of the Chicago Tribune and Eater Chicago in 2014, and again in 2015, Lee has helped elevate Boka to new heights. The restaurant offers contemporary American cuisine that highlights seasonal ingredients sourced from local farms. The sophisticated yet inviting ambiance sets the stage for an exceptional dining experience, with daily-changing tasting menus that showcase timeless and seasonal American flavors.

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YewandeVIP

Dined 1 day ago

Amazing food and service was excellent. Diego was great. Thank you and will be back!

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4.8

4.8 (5390)

$50 and over

Contemporary American

West Loop

About the restaurant

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!

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JimVIP

Dined 3 days ago

Food was fantastic. Some of the best dishes I've ever had and I am no stranger to Michelin star restaurants ...

Girl & the Goat

4.8

4.8 (14957)

$30 and under

Contemporary American

West Loop

About the restaurant

Girl & the Goat opened in 2010 with the goal of offering a menu of bold, flavorful dishes designed to share in a fun and lively atmosphere. To complement the experience, we offer a curated selection of wines from around the world, focusing on small producers, along with a rotating list of craft beers and a playful cocktail menu crafted by our bartenders. The ever-changing menu, driven by locally sourced and seasonal ingredients, features favorites like sautéed green beans, roasted oysters, crispy short ribs, and confit goat belly. While reservations are encouraged for the dining room, our bar welcomes walk-ins, adventurers, and those who prefer spontaneity.

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OpenTable DinerVIP

Dined 4 days ago

I really enjoyed dining at girl & the goat. Their menu selections were spectacular, and they were able to accommodate those with dairy intolerance (which most restaurants are unable to do). Their food selections were great and flavorful, and their staff was friendly. I would definitely recommend the chicken or steak dishes.

Elske

4.8

4.8 (1226)

$50 and over

American

West Loop

About the restaurant

PLEASE NOTE:
**We can accommodate vegetarian, pescatarian, gluten free, dairy free, nut/peanut free & shellfish free diets. Before booking, please email us at info@elskerestaurant.com regarding any restrictions that are not listed above. We may be unable to accommodate certain restrictions, or diners with multiple restrictions.**

Elske means love in Danish, a nod to both David Posey’s Danish mother and the fact that the couple got engaged in Copenhagen. “Our travels in Denmark have really influenced us,” Chef Posey said. “We like that clean, simple aesthetic.” The dining room — all crisp lines, minimalist décor & soft lighting — is anchored by a wide open kitchen on one side & a small patio with a working fireplace on the other. Combined with the friendly service, it creates the impression that you’re eating in a supremely tasteful Scandinavian friend’s weekend home.

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BethVIP

Dined 1 day ago

We had a wonderful evening at Elske! We started the evening with delicious cocktails and then chose from the a la carte menu. Every dish was excellent. Atmosphere was warm and the restaurant had good energy - and service was spectacular.

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Experience

Valentine's Day Tasting Menu 2025

HaiSous Vietnamese Kitchen

4.7

4.7 (425)

$31 to $50

Vietnamese

Pilsen

About the restaurant

Experience elevated Vietnamese Cuisine in a an atmosphere that is chic, approachable, warm & inviting. Chef Thai & Danielle Dang’s critically acclaimed restaurant celebrates Vietnamese cuisine in the heart of a vibrant Chicago neighborhood, Pilsen. Five times recognized MICHELIN Bibb Gourmand & four James Beard nominations.

Enjoy Chef Thai's famous Caramelized Fish Sauce Wings, his signature Whole Fried Fluke and one of the New York Times favorite dishes, HaiSous' Grilled Oysters ! Guests may also enjoy a special and seasonal Grand Tasting Tour, 3 curated courses with the option of an optional wine pairing or join us at the bar for Happy Hour.

The more guests you bring, the more dishes you get to try! Great for groups.

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HeatherVIP

Dined 1 day ago

Wonderful food and fantastic service! All the staff could not have been nicer and more helpful

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Grilled Seafood Platter

Proxi

4.7

4.7 (2415)

$31 to $50

Global, International

West Loop

About the restaurant

Proxi offers Modern American Cuisine with cooking that reflects the diversity, innovation, and openness of American culture. Proxi showcases seasonal ingredients in an elegant setting, emphasizing open-fire cooking. Located in Chicago’s West Loop neighborhood along Restaurant Row, Proxi, designed by award-winning Meyer Davis, unites an award-winning team to transport its guests around the world, beginning with cuisine and extending to an eclectic beverage program focused on worldly inspirations and diverse, exotic ingredients. Casual, yet fast-paced service guides Proxi’s international culinary experience, with fine-dining standards and in-depth product knowledge leading the charge, balanced by genuine energy and enthusiasm.

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SamVIP

Dined 1 day ago

Great food. Cool design concept. Warm, inviting host. Kitchen staff acting professional. Service was ok, not bad, just ok. We'll be back for sure.

PERILLA fare - West Loop

4.7

4.7 (422)

$31 to $50

Korean

West Town

About the restaurant

Located in the West Loop of Downtown Chicago, PERILLA fare offers Korean American cuisine centered around a communal dining experience inspired by classic Korean flavors and traditional ingredients. With an emphasis and focus on quality and premium selection of meats for Korean BBQ, Chef Andrew Lim and the team proudly works with local farms and quality importers to provide our guests with an adventurous culinary experience. We offer an expansive beverage list which includes handcrafted cocktails, craft beers, a curated wine list, and hand selected imported sojus and makgeolli. Our menu accommodates all dietary restrictions with a focus on vegetarian options including locally sourced mushrooms. We are excited to welcome you in to our warm and inviting space featuring artwork from local artists.

Located in River West / Fulton Market area

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Paul

Dined 6 days ago

What a cool experience with such a diverse explosion of flavors! Our server Mary, really took excellent care of us!

Sochi Saigonese Kitchen

4.7

4.7 (532)

$30 and under

Vietnamese

Lakeview / East Lakeview

About the restaurant

Come enjoy Vietnamese cuisine from the Saigon region. Showcasing Pho, eggrolls, fresh spring rolls, salad, and main dishes. Accompanied with homemade desserts that completes the meal. Complimented with a full bar with wonderful wine pairings and an array of hand crafted cocktails.
Our dining room is inviting and bright with and open kitchen so you may be able to see all the action that is happening.

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Justin

Dined 7 days ago

great food. service felt strained…nothing was explained (had to ask “how should we eat this” a few times for things that should clearly have been served with an explanation). overall, the service felt like we were an obligation. hospitality was lagging.

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4.9

4.9 (125)

$50 and over

Indian

River North (Chicago)

About the restaurant

INDIENNE resides in a 19th-century printing warehouse; the converted timber loft now brought to life by Chef Sujan Sarkar's culminating effort in Progressive Indian Fine-Dining.

Beloved Guests: please note the reservations acquired through open table are solely for the tasting menu experience. We are thrilled to welcome you into our home! For questions regarding the tasting please call the restaurant during office hours and / or email our team info@indiennechicago.com.

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Jeremy

Dined on Dec 10, 2024

Fantastic food, service, and overall experience. Amazing evening!

Kie-Gol-Lanee - Uptown

4.8

4.8 (200)

$30 and under

Mexican

Uptown

About the restaurant

Opened in 2016, this Uptown Mexican eatery continues to gather accolades, including a spot on The New York Times' recommendations "36 hours in Chicago" and four straight years of being a MICHELIN Guide Bib Gourmand restaurant right up to the present.

An immersive experience of Oaxacan cuisine featuring layudas (a.k.a. Mexican pizza), tamales oaxaqueños, enchiladas de mole, cornish hen and tacos de birria just to name a few. Their selection of margaritas made with homemade agua frescas with no artificial syrups and mimosas on the weekends is a must! Diners know to leave room too for the Oaxacan nicuatole (a flavored flan) and tres leches cake.

Kie-Gol-Lanee comes from the Zapotec dialect meaning "Piedra Antigua" (old stone). Its Spanish version "Quiegolani" is the name of a small village in Oaxaca, Mexico, where the owners and siblings are from. Maria and Reynel Mendoza run this operation with their spouses, Leo and Sandra, whose mission is to preserve their family’s original recipes.

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melanie

Dined on Jan 4, 2025

We had a wonderful evening. Very tasty interesting food. Gracious, attentive service. We were in the upper level and the noise level is very conducive to conversation. All was great.

Esmé

0 (0)

$50 and over

Contemporary American

Lincoln Park

About the restaurant

To book a party of seven or more, please get in touch with kbravo@esmechicago.com.
Welcome to Esmé, an ever-evolving fine-dining tasting menu restaurant in the Lincoln Park neighborhood. We offer a tasting menu experience that transforms each quarter to reveal inspiration from Chicago’s vibrant creative culture. With each collaboration, Chef Jenner Tomaska and his wife Katrina Bravo partner with local artists, creatives, and luminaries to create an entirely new experience every 12 weeks that tells a story about the partner's work through thoughtfully composed dishes, music, and hand-crafted service pieces.

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Experience

Meghan Borah Tasting Menu (W, Th, F, Sun)

Experience

Meghan Borah Tasting Menu | Saturday

Moody Tongue Brewing Company

4.9

4.9 (0)

$50 and over

Brewery

South Loop

About the restaurant

Founded in 2014 in Chicago by cousins Jared Rouben (Brewmaster) and Jeremy Cohn (CEO), Moody Tongue is built on the philosophy of culinary brewing, appealing to those with a discerning palate or, as Rouben describes, a "moody tongue." Utilizing his extensive culinary background and brewing education, Rouben approaches brewing with a chef's mindset. In 2019, the brewery relocated and expanded to launch two dining concepts: (1) a lively, à la carte restaurant, THE BAR, and (2) an elevated, intimate fine dining restaurant, THE DINING ROOM, helmed by Executive Chef James Bingham. Since opening, Moody Tongue has been honored to receive stars in the Chicago MICHELIN Guide in 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024.

Please note: our tasting menu is exclusively available in The Dining Room; our a la carte menu is exclusively available in The Bar.

For parties with 7+ guests, please e-mail contact@moodytongue.com for reservation inquiries as well as information regarding Semi-Private and Private Events.

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Experience

The Dining Room (Tasting Menu; 5:30, 6:30 or 8:30)

Experience

The Bar (A La Carte Menu)

Daisies Chicago

4.8

4.8 (242)

$31 to $50

American

Logan Square

About the restaurant

Midwest Italian restaurant focusing on house made pastas, utilizing vegetables from Chef Joe Frillman’s family farm.

Our bakery and cafe serves La Colombe Coffee alongside an array of pastries and sandwiches crafted by Chef Leigh Omilinksy.

Dinner reservations are available Tuesday - Sunday; we are closed for dinner service on Mondays.
Our cafe operates from 7:00am - 3:00pm every day.
Lunch is available from 11:00am - 2:00pm every day.
We do not take lunch or cafe reservations, it is first come first served.

Please note that there will be a 25% service charge applied to all bills. This goes to pay our staff equitably as well as provide health and other benefits not typically offered in restaurants.

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Melanie

Dined 1 day ago

It was a great way to celebrate a birthday! I cannot say enough about the food and drinks. It’s a Chicago MUST do!

Mama Delia

3.9

3.9 (23)

$30 and under

Spanish

Bucktown / Wicker Park

About the restaurant

Mama Delia, located in Chicago's Wicker Park, is a modern Spanish restaurant and sherry bar offering a fresh take on what is happening in Spain today.

Mama Delia is a celebration of the authentic culture of Spain, today. Via our frequent trips to Spain each year, we are able to experience first-hand the cultural shifts this dynamic country undergoes and bring those flavors and culinary traditions back to Chicago.

Led by Chef Marcos Campos, our menus showcase the exquisite regional products of Spain with dishes that are ingredient-driven and nostalgic. Following Chef Marcos’ lead, desserts by Executive Pastry Chef Shannah Primiano combine classic Spanish sweet dishes with her more contemporary methods and intriguing ingredient pairings. The award-winning beverage team, led by industry vanguard Brian Sturgulewski, has built Mama Delia’s bar program around the inimitable versatility of sherry, not only as a world class wine but also as a cocktail ingredient without parallel.

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Bennett

Dined on Jan 3, 2025

It's deceptively easy to end up in Bordel instead! Which is pleasant, but unexpected.

Mott Street

4.8

4.8 (1053)

$31 to $50

Central Asian

Bucktown / Wicker Park

About the restaurant

Supremely Asian American. Eastern cooking technique.

Taking inspiration from the night markets of Asia and his Korean-American childhood, Chef Edward Kim pairs eastern cooking techniques with Chicago ingredients to create umami-laden flavors, juxtaposing tastes and textures for a wildly exciting menu. A festive and lively dining scene is anchored by a well-lauded bar program and an open pantry, inviting our guests further into the kitchen experience. Like a nightly Asian Thanksgiving, expect Feast-Style dining, rolling up your sleeves, passing plates with your neighbors, getting sauce on your face - if you’re having a good time you’re doing it right.

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AmandaVIP

Dined 2 days ago

Loved this place!! Food is all amazing. We got the burger (to die for), the short rib, and the crispy spicy cauliflower. The ambiance is great for groups or a date. I went with one of my girlfriends and it was lively but not so loud I couldn’t hear her. Service was excellent too. All well done, we will definitely be back.

Sifr

4.7

4.7 (215)

$31 to $50

Middle Eastern

River North (Chicago)

About the restaurant

Meticulously researched, planned and executed by the team led by Chef Sahil Sethi, and mentored by none other than Chef Sujan Sarkar, SIFR is a refreshingly different story of Middle Eastern cuisine seen through a whole new lens of creativity.

SIFR’s dishes are mostly cooked over a charcoal and wood-fired hearth, offering Mezze and larger plates, best shared family-style, as is common in Middle Eastern culture.

We will gladly accept reservations of up to 8 guests online or by phone. For large party reservations Or, to book SIFR for a private event please email info@sifrchicago.com.

2024 Michelin Bib Gourmand Winner.

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MeghanVIP

Dined on Jan 3, 2025

Each bite at Sifr was incredible. We got the hummus, pita, carrots, falafel, maitake, and lamb kabob. The textures, flavors, and colors were all so impressive and we will definitely be back. Beautiful space, excellent service. Friendly and knowledgeable staff.

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Experience

Happy Hour at the Bar

Experience

Chef's Tasting Menu

Experience

Happy Hour at the Bar

Virtue

4.9

4.9 (628)

$31 to $50

Southern

Hyde Park

About the restaurant

Stationed in the Hyde Park neighborhood of Chicago, Virtue is a Southern American restaurant that leads with a culture of hospitality & kindness. We’ve worked hard to create a warm, honest & thoughtful space. We pride ourselves on unpretentious service, timing & most importantly providing great value. At Virtue we use heritage techniques to create some familiar flavors, & some new ones. We hope to see you soon.

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Bill

Dined 2 days ago

Super service and a super meal. Our cocktails--a Green Ghost and a Mezcal Negron--were excellent (though not on the cocktail menu. You can be confident about the bartender.) Standouts were the oysters, the chicken, the short rib, the collard greens, and the corn bread.