Sepia, Chicago: Photos, Reviews & Location

Seasonal, inventive, upscale American in a brick, tile & wood interior evoking classic Chicago.

At a glance

#44 of 87 Event venues in Chicago #8 of 36 Cocktail bars in Chicago

LocalGuideWorld score: 4.60

1.0 km from the center of Chicago

Rating breakdown

5 ★75%
4 ★16%
3 ★5%
2 ★2%
1 ★2%

123 N Jefferson St, Chicago, IL 60661

sepiachicago.com

(312) 441-1920

Quick facts

What is the rating of Sepia?: Sepia is rated 4.6 out of 5 based on 1,129 reviews.
How does Sepia rank in Chicago?: Sepia is #44 of 87 Event venues in Chicago by LocalGuideWorld score (rating weighted by number of reviews).
Where is Sepia located?: 123 N Jefferson St, Chicago, IL 60661 — 1.0 km from the center of Chicago.
How can I contact Sepia?: Phone: (312) 441-1920 · Website: sepiachicago.com

Great restaurant, best food I've eaten in a long while. Service was excellent and attentive, and the wine pairing was immaculate. Food was beautifully presented as you can see from the photos, and the ambiance was on point. I'd highly recommend this place!

The menu has some great twists on some classic dishes; as a Brit I was really impressed by the sticky toffee pudding, which was simultaneously authentic yet had elements I'd never thought of adding!

Josh Banfield 2023 Nov 26

Quaint restaurant with a seasonal rotating four course menu with a great wine pairing to match.

We wanted to love this place but we weren't served our first course until over an hour after we sat down. It's also not ideal when your waiter at a one Michelin star restaurant comes by and asks "have you received your first course yet?" Our champagne was poured at least 20 minutes before the first course arrived. No one apologized for any delay even though it was obvious something was wrong.

After the first course things really picked up and we had no issues with courses coming every 10-15 min. I hate to belabor the point, but when you pay >$600 for dinner for three you expect everything to be perfect.

We sat down at 6:15p and left the restaurant at 8:30p, which seemed very long for only four courses.

The portions are a good size and everything we had was cooked nicely, but there are other options I'd like to try before returning here.

Nicole Summer 2023 Nov 25

This was a fun and nice experience. We found their name under the Michelin guide and decided to try them over the weekend. We were a group of nine, and the service was phenomenal. The waitress was friendly and inviting. She took the time to explain the items on the menu, so you knew what you were ordering, and when you tried the food, it was exactly as she had described it. You could tell that she not only knew what the description of the food was, but that she actually tasted the food and enjoyed it. The Foie Gras was my favorite course of the night, but the other courses were just as great. You won't feel like you just crossed it off your list of things to do. You will be happy you came.

Farhad Hossain Masum 2023 Oct 21

It was worth it.

My wife and I went there for our anniversary. We tasted the tasting menu (95 dollars per person) - 2 appetizers, 1 entree, and a dessert. Everything was so flavorful. The highlight for me was sea urchin, duck, short rib, foie gras, and barbecue pork collar. Presentation was great, tasted delicious. However, I have tasted better desserts in other places.

We spent about 295 dollars before tip (tasting menu for 2, 4 cocktails, 3% surcharge). The cocktails were fantastic.

We will definitely come back here.

Yehia Amar 2023 Oct 20

Had a an amazing evening with my party of 5 and was impressed at the 4-course meal at Sepia (we opted for the +2-course add-on). The quality of the food was outstanding and the service was spot-on. The price was much more reasonable than other comparable Michelin-star establishments and am happy to return.

The main strengths are 1) the tasty, flavorful food (be it the caviar starter or the halibut main or the raspberry mocktail, every single course was super tasty!), and the ambience (super very welcoming and we had a pretty secluded comfortable area for our group).

Overall, great value for money, I am happy to return to this fine establishment anytime and commend the staff on a great job.

Michael Damato 2023 Oct 15

Fantastic service and food, almost everything hit the mark from what I would expect of a place like this.

Service was attentive without feeling overbearing, always there right when I needed them or sometimes just before.

Excellent wine and cocktails to pair with your courses. If you can't get a table just a seat at the bar for one of the cocktails would be worth going out of your way for.

All of the food was well presented and of very high quality. Portions were good and large enough to share a tasting bite with a partner.

Decor and atmosphere have a nice late 19th century feel to them. Lighting was dim but not so much as to impede reading the menu. My only complaint would be the tables, which have a sort of semi cushioned top that felt like I was in danger of toppling the water glass, but this was minor and didn't detract from the overall experience.

Would definitely come back, if to just try more of the cocktail menu.

Greg G. 2023 Sep 19

Sepia is an exquisite restaurant that offers a memorable dining experience. The staff was attentive and courteous, and they made us feel special by acknowledging our move as per our OpenTable notes. Our waitress was very friendly and helpful, and she even shared some of her favorite places near our new home with us after our meal. The food was outstanding and full of flavors. We enjoyed trying new dishes and ingredients that we had never tasted before. The food transported us to a different world and we will be raving about it for a long time.

One more huge shout out to Erin. Best server we’ve had in a long time.

Kennith “Conley” Coleman 2023 Aug 20

Outstanding value for the food. Started the night out with cocktails which were expertly fashioned. The 4 course menus with the wine pairing was so delicious. The staff were all very knowledgeable and attentive. Can't recommend Sepia enough.