Topolobampo · Restaurant · Chicago
Rick Bayless's Michelin-starred Mexican tasting-menu restaurant in River North, next to Frontera Grill
Topolobampo is Rick Bayless's fine-dining Mexican restaurant in River North, the upscale counterpart to Frontera Grill, which shares its address on North Clark Street. It presents Mexican cuisine through a contemporary, fine-dining lens: every dish is rooted in Mexico, though it rarely resembles what you would find in a traditional Mexican kitchen.
It holds one Michelin star. Day to day, the kitchen is led by Chef de Cuisine Meagan O'Connor, who has cooked alongside Bayless for decades as he has learned from cooks all over Mexico.
The format is a single tasting menu that changes every six to eight weeks, and no dish is ever repeated. Each menu tells a story, sometimes of people and places, a time now distant or a work of art, and past menus are kept in an archive on the restaurant's site. Beverage pairings are added on, with wine, agave, premium and perfect options.
For a private occasion, the dining room can be reserved for private dinners on Tuesdays and Sundays. Chef Rick's culinary library, lined with more than 2,000 of his personal cookbooks, works as a test kitchen by day and hosts a private six-course tasting menu by night, prepared in the adjacent kitchen and presented by your own chef.
Address: 445 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60654, Chicago
Topolobampo 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: Closed
- Tuesday: 17:00 - 22:00
- Wednesday: 17:00 - 22:00
- Thursday: 17:00 - 22:00
- Friday: 17:00 - 22:00
- Saturday: 17:00 - 22:00
- Sunday: Closed
Frequently asked about Topolobampo
How do I get a reservation at Topolobampo in Chicago?
Tables at Topolobampo are booked directly with the restaurant. If it is part of a bigger Chicago plan, our Chicago team handles the beach clubs and nightlife around your dinner and can point you to the venue's own reservations channel.
What should I order at Topolobampo?
Topolobampo 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 Topolobampo?
Topolobampo 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 Topolobampo located?
Topolobampo is in Chicago, at 445 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60654. MyRSVP can build it into a full Chicago itinerary alongside the surrounding nightlife.
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