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Esmé

2200 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60614
$$$$
New American

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Esmé 8.6
Park West
Esmé is a mission-driven, Michelin-starred fine-dining room where Chef Jenner Tomaska’s tasting menus change quarterly around collaborations with artists and community partners. The experience leans gallery-like, with intricate plating, themed courses, and a pacing that encourages lingering over both the food and the ideas behind it.
Must-Try Dishes: Flamin’ Hot Cheeto amuse with caramelized onion dip, En Papillote with prawns, chorizo, and beef tongue, Grilled Australian Wagyu Short Rib
Scores:
Value: 7 Service: 8.1 Consistency: 8 Food Quality: 8.9 Atmosphere: 9.1 Cultural Relevance: 8.3
What makes it special: Art-driven tasting menus that rotate with collaborations and community themes.
Who should go: Guests who enjoy conceptual fine dining and detailed plating.
When to visit: Later seatings when the room feels most immersive and calm.
What to order: Current full tasting, signature snack, any featured meat course.
Insider tip: Expect menus to change seasonally—check the current collaboration theme.

Hours

MondayClosed
TuesdayClosed
Wednesday5pm - 9pm
Thursday5pm - 9pm
Friday5pm - 9pm
Saturday5pm - 9pm
Sunday5pm - 9pm