Esme Chicago

Esme Chicago, located on North Clark Street, offers a unique community-focused dining experience with philanthropy and art integrated into their tasting-menu model. Chef Jenner Tomaska and Katrina Bravo partner with No Us Without You to provide food security for the undocumented community in Los Angeles. Join them for La Raza Latina tasting menu or industry night to taste their inspired dishes.

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09/03/2026

Chicago-based United Airlines is calling on a famous Chicago chef to make up the menu.

08/27/2026

What we see:
an ingredient before it becomes an idea.
A texture before it finds its contrast.
Technique, process, and a hundred small decisions made along the way.

What you see:
the plate.

Ingredient by ingredient. Texture by texture. Detail by detail. Each element considered on its own, then brought together as one.

08/26/2026

Iberico

Pork belly, house-made sausage, and Iberico loin with chicharrón, pea and fig purées, and walnut jus. Served alongside laminated cornbread with lardo and whipped fig butter.

Pork remains at the heart of this course, while everything around it evolves with the season and what we find at the market.

Experience the Esmé × Hebru Brantley menu. Reservations available now.

08/23/2026

A closer look at the world of Hebru Brantley, now on view at Esmé.

The exhibition has officially arrived, bringing Brantley’s unmistakable visual language into the dining room and into conversation with our current tasting menu.

Come experience it for yourself. Reservations are now available

08/19/2026

Chicago meets Carmel-by-the-Sea for one night only.

On Sunday, September 27, Esmé welcomes Michelin-starred Chef Jonny Black of Chez Noir for a special collaborative dinner with Chef Jenner Tomaska, presented by SALTY Magazine and OpenTable.

Chef Black’s career has taken him through some of the country’s most celebrated kitchens, from Per Se and Quince to Pineapple & Pearls and Atelier Crenn, before bringing him to California’s Monterey Peninsula. There, he opened Chez Noir, his European-influenced expression of California coastal cooking, earning a Michelin star within its first year.
For one evening in Chicago, Chefs Black and Tomaska bring their distinct perspectives together at Esmé for a collaborative menu shaped by season, place, and a shared commitment to thoughtful cooking.

Sunday, September 27 
One night only at Esmé.

Reservations are now available through OpenTable.

07/29/2026

Arte Haus Studios & 𝗙𝗥𝗔𝗠𝗘 𝗖𝗛𝗜𝗖𝗔𝗚𝗢 | Since 1981 Presents: Hebru Brantley at Esmé

Hebru Brantley is one of Chicago’s own — a South Side–raised, multidisciplinary artist whose work reimagines heroism, memory, and identity through a visual language built from comic books, anime, graffiti, and the Harlem Renaissance. His characters have traveled from Chicago murals to collections held by the Pritzker family, Jay-Z and Beyoncé, and George Lucas.

Now his world comes to the table. Once and Future marks a new chapter in Hebru Brantley’s evolving practice, bringing together a body of work that reflects the continued evolution of his visual language. Presented in Chicago, the exhibition extends beyond the traditional gallery setting, inviting guests to experience art as part of a broader cultural and culinary dialogue.

Art and cuisine, together at the table, launching Thursday, July 30th!

07/28/2026

Last week of the Ashley Longshore menu! Join us this week before our dining room resets

07/20/2026

The final weeks of the menu are here.

One last chance to experience a season where art and cuisine meet. Reserve your table before this exhibition comes to a close.

Where colors are bright and flavors are bold

The dining room will never be the same, book now

07/17/2026

Some ingredients ask for precision. Rouget demands it.

Each fillet is painstakingly cleaned before meeting fermented Jimmy Nardello peppers, plum, fennel, and a rich beef jus. Finished with a fennel cloud that mirrors the foam on its accompanying non-alcoholic pairing.

Experience the Ashley Longshore menu before it leaves at the end of this month!

Address

2200 North Clark Street
Chicago, IL
60614

To get to the restaurant on North Clark Street in Chicago, public transport options include taking the CTA Red Line to the Clark/Division stop or taking the CTA Bus #22 or #36 to the Clark & Division stop. For those driving, parking options are available on nearby streets or at parking garages in the area.

Opening Hours

Wednesday	5pm - 10pm
Thursday	5pm - 10pm
Friday	5pm - 10pm
Saturday	5pm - 10pm
Sunday	5pm - 10pm

Website

http://www.esmechicago.com/

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What people say

Esme Chicago, located on North Clark Street, is a restaurant that truly stands out from the crowd. With a name that means "beloved" in French, it's clear that Chef Jenner Tomaska and Katrina Bravo have put their hearts and souls into creating an exceptional dining experience. What sets Esme apart is their commitment to philanthropy and art, which are integrated into the foundation of the restaurant.

One of the highlights of Esme Chicago is their tasting menu, which has been reimagined by Chef Jenner Tomaska and Katrina Bravo. The menu is not only delicious but also community-focused, reflecting their vision for the restaurant. In addition to the tasting menu, Esme also offers a variety of other dishes that are sure to please any palate.

Esme Chicago has also made a name for itself with its special events and collaborations. From partnering with Don Julio Tequila to celebrate Cinco De Mayo to teaming up with J.P. Graziano for a specialty sandwich, there's always something exciting happening at Esme.

Overall, Esme Chicago is an exceptional restaurant that offers not only delicious food but also a unique dining experience. With its commitment to philanthropy and art, it's clear that Chef Jenner Tomaska and Katrina Bravo have created something truly special on North Clark Street.