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You are here: Home / Blog / Chicago Restaurant Week: January 24th – February 9th

Chicago Restaurant Week: January 24th – February 9th

January 24, 2020 by Chi@glance

Arbella Chicago – Beef Skewer

The 13th annual Choose Chicago Restaurant Week starts TODAY and goes through February 9th. 2020 will feature more than 430 restaurants across the city’s downtown neighborhood and surrounding suburbs. Patrons can enjoy a variety of cuisines and special prix fixe menu’s. The multi course meals are $24 for brunch or lunch, and $36 and/ or $48 for dinner (excluding beverages, tax, and gratuity). Reservations are not needed, but highly encouraged. Click HERE for participating restaurants and reservations.

Cortney Hall From NBC Chicago Today at the 2020 First Bites Bash

Last night I headed to the Field Museum for the official kick off party for Chicago Restaurant Week. The SOLD OUT First Bites Bash featured bites from more than 70 of Chicago’s most celebrated chefs. This years featured host Chef was Chef Thai Dang and our Host Mixologists was Danielle Dang of the James Beard Award-nominated Haisous Vietnamese Kitchen. This years event benefitted the James Beard Foundation’s Chicago EATS week scholarship Fund. Check out the yummy bites from the 2020 First Bites Bash below! Keep scrolling because I’m giving you my restaurant picks to head to for 2020 Chicago Restaurant Week.

2020 First Bites Bash Highlights

Avli – Ouzo Cured Salmon Crostini

Bernie’s – Spiced Hummus
Cochon Volant – Croque Madame Eggroll
The Albert Chicago – Celeriac Pudding

Kennison – Duck Confit Crostini

Tavi J. Chicago Restaurant Week Suggestions!

Restaurants Tavi J. has been to and Recommends

Amaru
https://chicago.simpleviewcrm.com/docs/amenities/RSW%20Dinner%2036.pdf

Arbella
https://chicago.simpleviewcrm.com/docs/amenities/CRW-2019-Arbella.pdf

Joe’s Imports
https://chicago.simpleviewcrm.com/docs/amenities/Joes%20Imports%20Chicago%20Rest.%20Week%20Lunch.pdf

La Storia
https://chicago.simpleviewcrm.com/docs/amenities/LAS%20RW2020%20-%20DINNER-compressed.pdf

Le Colonial Restaurant
https://chicago.simpleviewcrm.com/docs/amenities/RestWeek2020-lunch.pdf

Osteria Langhe
https://chicago.simpleviewcrm.com/docs/amenities/langhe%20din%2036.pdf

River Roast
https://chicago.simpleviewcrm.com/docs/amenities/RR_Restaurant%20Week%20Brunch%202020.pdf

RPM Steak
https://chicago.simpleviewcrm.com/docs/amenities/RPM%20Steak%20CRW%202020_Lunch.pdf

Saba Italian Bar + Kitchen
https://chicago.simpleviewcrm.com/docs/amenities/SABA%20CRW%202020%20Brunch1.pdf

Terzo Piano at the Art Institute of Chicago
https://chicago.simpleviewcrm.com/docs/amenities/Terzo%20Piano_Restaurant%20Week%202020.pdf

Restaurants Tavi J. hasn’t been to, but wants to try

20 East
https://chicago.simpleviewcrm.com/docs/amenities/20E%20Rest%20Week%20dinner.pdf

Bellemore
https://chicago.simpleviewcrm.com/docs/amenities/Restaurant%20Week_2020_Bellemore_Lunch%20Menu_11.20.191.pdf

Cabra
https://chicago.simpleviewcrm.com/docs/amenities/Cabra_Restaurant_Week_Menu_2020_Brunch%20(1).pdf

Galit
https://chicago.simpleviewcrm.com/docs/amenities/galit%20din%2048.pdf

Ina Mae Tavern & Packaged Goods
https://chicago.simpleviewcrm.com/docs/amenities/Ina%20Mae%20CRW%202020%20Dinner%2036.pdf

Monteverde
https://chicago.simpleviewcrm.com/docs/amenities/mv-menu-RW%202020.pdf

Onward Chicago
https://chicago.simpleviewcrm.com/docs/amenities/onward%20din%2048.pdf

Rooh Chicago
https://chicago.simpleviewcrm.com/docs/amenities/rooh_chicago_restaurant_week.pdf

The Royal Grocer & Co.
https://chicago.simpleviewcrm.com/docs/amenities/royal%20grocer%20brunch.pdf

Tzuco
https://chicago.simpleviewcrm.com/docs/amenities/TZUCO_CRW_2020_48Dinner_Template1.pdf

ADVICE: Make sure to look at the restaurant week menu and don’t just go based on the restaurant. Usually there are no menu substitutions, so you want to make sure you like ALL the courses on the menu. Make sure you’re getting a good deal. Some of the restaurants already have daily lunch/brunch specials, so check out the restaurants that are giving you a good value for your dollar. Take advantage of drink discount specials offered at some restaurants (like Arbella) during restaurant week.

HAPPY EATING!!!

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