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Esme Chicago

Michelin-starred, mission-driven fine-dining restaurant located in Chicago's Lincoln Park.

Chef Jenner Tomaska and Katrina Bravo work with artists to create tasting menus that celebrate creativity, storytelling, and a commitment to community impact.

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!

07/15/2026

Some things are better left undiscovered.

Hidden beneath clay is one of the menu’s most unexpected moments. The reveal is part of the ritual, but what’s inside is something you’ll have to experience for yourself.

Some dishes are served.
This one is uncovered.

Reservations available through the link in our bio.

07/10/2026

A celebration of every cut, every texture, and every technique.

Our Iberico course brings together Iberico pork loin, pork belly, house-made sausage, sweet pea purée, fig purée, and a rich walnut jus. Nestled among the bouquet of pea tendrils and fresh horseradish is chicharrón, adding a delicate, airy crispness that contrasts the richness of the pork and invites guests to discover another layer of the dish.

Served alongside, laminated cornbread arrives with silky lardo and whipped fig butter, extending the experience beyond the plate and showcasing the same balance of richness and restraint.

One of the final savory courses on the Ashley Longshore menu. Join us before this season comes to a close.

07/08/2026

Some dishes begin in the kitchen. This one began around a camp stove.

Our Baba is inspired by an idea Chef Jenner had while developing the Kitchen Possible menu, created in collaboration with a nonprofit that teaches life skills through cooking. When the children were asked about their favorite foods, the answers were simple: pancakes and popcorn.

That memory evolved into a French classic reimagined at Esmé.

A warm brioche baba is paired with blueberry purée, popcorn custard, Blis maple syrup, and brown butter almonds before being gently steamed tableside using a vintage camping espresso steamer. Guests looking to elevate the experience can add fresh truffle, transforming this nostalgic moment into one of the menu’s most luxurious courses.

Sometimes the most meaningful stories begin with the simplest memories.

07/07/2026

Every detail matters, especially dessert.

Our Petit Gâteau brings together pistachio crémeux, rhubarb and strawberry, rose bavarian, a pistachio cookie, and bubblegum ice cream—a playful balance of texture, nostalgia, and precision that reflects the spirit of the Ashley Longshore menu.

This menu is only here through the end of the month, making this one of your last opportunities to experience it in full.

Reserve your table through the link in our bio before the menu changes.

Next week, we’ll be taking you behind the scenes with a Day in the Life of our pastry chef, Brie, for a closer look at the craftsmanship behind desserts like this.

07/03/2026

No shade to Madison Square Garden… but if Taylor Swift is planning the wedding of the year, we’re pretty sure Esmé understood the assignment better.

For weddings, receptions, and celebrations that deserve more than ordinary.
Host your next private event with us.

07/01/2026

We’re taking a brief pause.

Starting today, July 1st through July 7th, Esmé will be closed for a short summer break before returning for one final stretch of the season.

July also marks the final month of our Ashley Longshore menu — a collection of dishes that have defined this chapter of our dining room and won’t be here much longer.

Featured here, Watermelon —
Dungeness crab salad, salsa macha, compressed watermelon, parsley pea tendrils. Finished tableside with kukicha tea, tomato granita, and chilled watermelon broth.

When we return on July 8th, the countdown begins.

Limited reservations remain for the final month. Reserve your table now.

06/26/2026

The experience is evolving.
A first glimpse into a new era of tableside service. Where hospitality becomes part of the performance.

06/24/2026

The canvas has changed.

Introducing a new cocktail menu at Esmé, where every pour draws inspiration beyond the glass. Mexican Surrealism layers Fortaleza Blanco, amaranth orgeat, paw paw, lime, and absinthe into something bold, dreamlike, and unexpected.

A new collection has arrived.

06/16/2026

A palate cleanser that brings together the minds behind the experience — our culinary team, custom ceramics by , handcrafted framing by , and edible artwork transformed directly from the world of .

A reminder that when art and food truly collaborate, something unforgettable happens.

05/30/2026

Every menu begins with a statement.

For the Ashley Longshore menu, Chef Gustavo revisits one of Esmé’s earliest creations: a pâte à choux filled with strawberry purée, glazed with artichoke, and crowned with a delicate spruce butterfly.

Served on a custom plate inspired by Ashley Longshore’s Audrey Hepburn collection, it is our first invitation to experience the intersection of food, art, and imagination.

The journey begins with a single bite.

Address

2200 North Clark Street
Chicago, IL
60614

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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