ESMÉ’S MENU ARCHIVE

A JOURNEY THROUGH CULINARY EVOLUTION

Welcome to the Esmé Archive—a timeline of our culinary and artistic evolution. Here, you'll find a trove of past experiences that have shaped Esmé into a MICHELIN-starred fine dining venue that's forever in flux. Scroll through to witness the marriage of flavor, art, and atmosphere in a dining experience that redefines itself 2-3 times yearly.

 Esmé Featuring Meghan Borah: May 2nd 2024 - Current (Images by Garrett Baumer)

 Esmé x Raspy Rivera: December 1st 2023 - April 28th 2024 (Images by Garrett Baumer)

 Esmé x Emmy Star Brown: July 5th 2023 - November 29th 2023 (Images by Emma McGregor)

 Esmé Honors La Raza Latina: March 1st 2023 - June 29th 2023 (Images by Emma McGregor)

 Esmé Featuring Amanda Love: November 2nd 2022 - February 28 2023 (Images by Emma McGregor)

 Esmé X Kitchen Possible: August 6th - November 1st, 2022 (Images by Sandy Paul Octavious)

 Esmé Featuring Courtney Shoudis: May 6th - August 5th, 2022 (Images by Sandy Noto)

 Esmé X Paul Octavious: January 6th - April 29th, 2022 (Images by Paul Octavious)

 Esmé Chicago Opening Menu: August - December 30th, 2021 (Images by Sandy Noto)

Our tasting menu will take you on a gastronomic adventure unlike anything you’ve ever had. We make our guests’ dining experience not just bountiful but also soulful and inspiring. Each dish is made moments before serving, while keeping in mind the structure and placement of each element on the plate to create a stunning culinary work of art. 

Esmé Chicago is fine dining at its finest. Every plate is thoughtfully designed and prepared using a collection of several dishes to produce one legendary dish. It’s a truly unique flavor experience waiting for you.

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Although we accept walk-ins, we suggest that you make a reservation beforehand to ensure that you get the best seats and avoid long waiting times. Your dining experience is important to us, so we strive to provide top-notch customer service.