Stay for the festival

Hotels in Chicago around 22 January to 7 February 2027, dates pre-filled. Prices and availability open on the partner site.

Expedia hotels for these dates Holidu hotels in Chicago from USD 95/night LateRooms hotels in Chicago from 114/night
Editor's tip. Book the bigger-ticket rooms (Alinea is not in; Boka, Smyth's Loyalist, Frontera Grill all are) at the start of the booking window, six weeks ahead.

Know before you go

EntryPrix-fixe menus: brunch and lunch $30, dinner $45 or $60, offered alongside regular menus
Running since2008

Good to know

  • Typically runs 17 days; 2026 had a record 550+ restaurants in Chicago and the suburbs
  • Reservations are not required but are recommended
  • It opens with First Bites Bash, an all-inclusive tasting event at the Field Museum
  • 2027 is the 20th edition; dates and participating restaurants are announced later in 2026

Sources: choosechicago.com/chicago-restaurant-week/

Plan the days around it

Eat your way around Chicago while you are in town

Chicago Restaurant Week runs 22 January to 7 February. These are the food tours and tastings in Chicago to book for the days around it; most cancel free up to 24 hours ahead.

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Location

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