Sepia · Restaurant · Chicago
Michelin-starred West Loop restaurant in a converted 19th-century print shop
Sepia occupies a converted 19th-century print shop on North Jefferson Street, a Michelin-starred kitchen in Chicago's West Loop. Executive Chef Kyle Cottle, who spent nearly six years as the restaurant's Chef de Cuisine, runs it on a seasonal, ingredient-driven approach guided by Midwestern produce and local growers.
The dining room keeps the building's original wooden walls and exposed brick and softens them with chandeliers and vintage decor. Private Dining by Sepia hosts groups of 12 to 60 in a dedicated event space, and a patio extends the warm season.
The menu moves with the seasons. The four-course prix fixe ($125) offers a choice at every course, recently including hiramasa crudo with tomato dashi, Hokkaido scallop and sea urchin with sweet corn, glazed beef short rib with snow crab, and butter-poached halibut with corn pudding. The eight-course tasting menu ($195) is the chef's-choice option, finishing with desserts from Pastry Chef Melissa Santiago. Wine pairings come from Wine Director Jake Bennie, and the Sepia Old Fashioned, a rotating house version, leads the cocktail list.
Seatings run Monday through Thursday 5 to 9 and Friday and Saturday 5 to 10, closed Sunday. Allow about two to two and a half hours for the prix fixe and up to three for the tasting menu. Reservations are released on a rolling basis about two months in advance.
Address: 123 N Jefferson St, Chicago, IL 60661, Chicago
Sepia takes reservations through OpenTable. This MyRSVP guide covers the room, what it is known for and when to go in Chicago; use the booking link on this page to reserve direct.
Hours of operation
- Monday: 17:00 - 21:00
- Tuesday: 17:00 - 21:00
- Wednesday: 17:00 - 21:00
- Thursday: 17:00 - 21:00
- Friday: 17:00 - 22:00
- Saturday: 17:00 - 22:00
- Sunday: Closed
Frequently asked about Sepia
How do I get a reservation at Sepia in Chicago?
Tables at Sepia are booked directly with the restaurant. If it is part of a bigger Chicago plan, our Chicago team handles the nightlife around your dinner and can point you to the venue's own reservations channel.
What should I order at Sepia?
Sepia is best known for its signature dishes and shareable plates. Tell MyRSVP your party size and any dietary needs and we note them with your request.
What is the dress code at Sepia?
Sepia keeps an upscale dining dress code: smart, dressed-up attire, no athletic wear or beachwear. MyRSVP confirms any current door specifics with your booking.
Where is Sepia located?
Sepia is in Chicago, at 123 N Jefferson St, Chicago, IL 60661. MyRSVP can build it into a full Chicago itinerary alongside the surrounding nightlife.
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