Let's be honest: The only thing that can convince us to leave home in these freezing temperatures is a good deal at an even better restaurant, which is why we're so excited about the start of Chicago Restaurant Week tomorrow.
Back for its 18th year, the program offers special prix-fixe menus at participating eateries in Chicago proper and the suburbs from January 24 through February 9.
Just think of it: 17 days of culinary celebrations involving some of the best Chicago restaurants and chefs recognized all around the globe.
If you haven't yet made any reservations, now is the time. Here is a handy little guide to the best deals out there during Chicago Restaurant Week 2025, which we recommend you follow to maximize savings and the chance to indulge in many delectable flavors.
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What are the dates for Restaurant Week in Chicago?
This year's Chicago Restaurant Week kicks off on January 24 and runs through February 9, offering prix-fixe lunch and brunch for $30 or dinner for $45 or $60 at over 470 participating eateries around town.
How to get the best deals at Chicago Restaurant Week
The best way to get the lay of the land is to browse through Chicago Restaurant Week's website, which lists all the eateries who have opted into the program and also lets you make reservations.
Among the many good deals we spotted is dinner at James Beard Award-winning Chef Erick Williams' beloved Hyde Park restaurant Virtue; La Josie's $30 Mexican-inspired brunch that includes seafood tostadas, tamales and more; and a French-Canadian-inspired dinner at Lakeview’s Dear Margaret, which will feel like the culinary equivalent of a love letter to Midwestern ingredients.