Esmé

“Went during restaurant week (4 courses), had a fabulous time! The food was delicious. Small portions, but by the end we were still full. During my visit, I was in a full leg brace and on crutches. There was ample space inside - the tables are spaced far apart, much walking room (easily enough for multiple wheelchairs), and the staff were very eager to help. Truly the perfect location for a first date night post-surgery!!”

“Esmé offers an incredible and unique experience of dining in an art gallery. The dishes themselves were beautiful, with creative combinations of flavors and perfect preparation. Between the fun and personable staff, great ambiance, and delicious meal, I would highly recommend to anyone looking for a nicer dinner at a fair price point.”

“WOW! What an incredible experience at Esmé. From the moment I walked in I knew this was going to be a special night. Chris, the house manager, made me feel special and welcome right off the bat. The attentiveness of the entire staff was wonderful and the food was truly unmatched. From the first course all the way to the last took us on an amazing journey. Gustavo, the head chef, really knows what he is doing in the kitchen. The thoughtfulness that was put not only into the food but the presentations brought it to another level. With the added layer of the featured artist, Lefty, it brought a unique touch to the plating and the environment. The multiple courses and wine pairings were perfectly timed and never felt rushed or delayed. It was another aspect of the night that made us truly enjoy the experience. This ENTIRE NIGHT was magical! One that I continuously talk about with my friends and one that I will remember for a long time. Go visit Esmé! You won't be dissapointed. 🙂”

“It took us almost a year to get a reservation at this Michelin rated gem. You must prepay prior to dining. Eclectic mix of tasty pieces. More art meets food. Pricey, but the experience was top tier. The service was OUTSTANDING !!! 20/10. The featured artist Lefty is creative, and the chefs were outstanding. The food , inspired by the art is both creative and experimental. The drinks , a mix of alcoholic and non alcoholic were one of a kind !!! Just excellent!!! An open ended palate is suggested if you go to experience this restaurant. It felt like a museum. It was an early anniversary dinner for us. We were treated with the utmost care and invited to tour the Kitchen with the head chef Gustavo. Servers Chris, and Jake …Made our experience over the top, Literally treated like royalty. A one of a kind dining experience.”

“Seeing other reviews as well of folks coming in for restaurant week. Unfortunately I just got food poisoning. Did the CRW tasting menu with a group of 6 and even though the food was tasty, the atmosphere and the service being excellent, the 4-5 stars for the food are now a one due to food poisoning. I can also pinpoint it to here because we just had it a few hours ago and fasted for this meal. It's sad because it was a great experience, but ultimately ruined as I sit here with abdominal pain, cramps, among other things. I highly encourage ownership to talk with the staff to fix this somehow so other guests don't go through this. All for supporting a great spot, especially in Chicago, but I can't in good faith recommend Esme if other people have also gotten sick along with myself shortly after visiting.”