Chicago Restaurant Week 2026

In Lakeview East

Chicago foodies rejoice! Chicago Restaurant Week is a week of unity for the whole city, where we celebrate Chicago’s award-winning culinary scene. There are over 500 participating restaurants in this years Restaurant Week, and a hand full are in Lakeview East! Participating restaurants offer special prix fixe menus at set prices. Restaurants are either featuring $30 Brunch or Lunch Menus, $45 Dinner Menus, and/or $60 Dinner Menus. Here’s where you can score some delicious deals.

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Barcocina | 4 Course Dinner for $45 | 2901 N Sheffield

Known for their margarita pitchers and spacious firepit centered patio, Barcocina is excited to participate in Chicago Restaurant Week this year. They are offering a four course dinner, served with chips and salsa so you can have the full experience! Click here to view the special Restaurant Week menu!

Big Star Wrigleyville | $30 Lunch for 2 | $45 Dinner for 2 | 3640 N Clark

There’s some big deals at Big Star! They have coursed their prix-fixe menus for two people, but are keeping those low Restaurant Week prices. View Big Stars menus here!

Cesar’s Killer Margaritas | 3 Course Dinner for $45 | 2924 N Broadway

Enjoy Restaurant Week with a killer margarita in hand! Cesar’s is offering a 3 course dinner with a margarita for just $45. Choose from any of the restaurant’s famous margarita flavors, which can be enjoyed on the rocks or frozen. Next select your soup from Sopa de Fideo, Sopa Azteca, or Sopa de Frijol (vegetarian), followed by entrée choices of Quesabirria – three melted cheese quesadillas filled with tender beef short rib, and topped with cilantro and onion, Costillas, or Tacos Al Pastor – filled with carrot-based Al Pastor (vegetarian). Dessert options include handmade, bite sized Churros or Tres Leches, a decadent sponge cake, soaked in a rum based milk, topped with whipped cream. Make a reservation here!

El Mariachi Tequila Bar & Grill | $30 Brunch and $45 Dinner | 3906 N Broadway

El Mariachi is participating in both the brunch deal AND the $45 dinner deal! Brunch will be served Friday from 11 am to 3 pm, and on Saturday and Sunday from 10 am to 3 pm. Brunch includes a Mimosa Margarita, an entree choice, AND a cajeta infused tequila shot! The dinner menu will be available daily from 4 pm to 10 pm daily, and is three courses. Click here to view the brunch menu, and click here to view the dinner menu.

El Nuevo Mexicano | $30 Brunch and $45 Dinner | 2914 N Clark

El Nuevo Mexicano is participating once again in Restaurant Week! They are serving a $30 Bottomless Brunch Experience on Saturdays and Sundays from noon to 3 pm. This includes your choice of either bottomless mimosas or one house margarita, and one entree choice. Click here to view the brunch menu. They are also featuring a $45 four course dinner available every day! Click here to view the brunch menu, and click here to view the dinner menu.

Istmo | $60 3 Course Dinner | 3231 N Clark

Istmo is a fine dining Oaxacan restaurant in Lakeview, bordering Wrigleyville on Clark Street. This is Istmo’s first year participating in Restaurant Week! Diners can indulge in three courses of Oaxaca Mexico flavors for just $60. Open Thursday – Sunday, we recommend reservations as they book up! View the menu and make reservations here.

BITES Asian Kitchen | $30 Lunch and $45 Dinner | 3313 N Clark

BITES Asian Kitchen has some BIG menus for Chicago Restaurant Week! Come in for lunch any day between 11 am to 3 pm for 3 courses for just $30. Click here to view BITES lunch menu. Also available daily starting at 5 pm until close, they are offering a $45 four course dinner! Click here to view the dinner menu.

Konbini & Kanpai Wrigleyville | $30 Lunch and $45 Dinner | 3443 N Sheffield

This is the first year Konbini & Kanpai Wrigleyville is participating in Chicago Restaurant Week! Come celebrate at this Japanese sake haven. For lunch, you can score a $30 three course lunch. Click here for the lunch menu. They are also offering a $45 dinner that is four courses! You can add on an optional $15 sake flight pairing, which Konbini & Kanpai is known for. Click here to see the dinner menu.

Nori Sushi | $45 Dinner | 954 W Diversey

Indulge in the very best of Nori Sushi Chicago! You’re inivted to an exquisite four-course showcase featuring Nori’s most-loved signature dishes and an exclusive chef’s creation designed specifically for Chicago Restaurant Week. At just $45 per person, this is an experience you won’t want to miss. Reservations are limited—secure your table on OpenTable today. Click here to see the dinner menu.

Rendang Republic: | 3 Course Lunch for $30 | 3 Course Dinner for $45 | 3355 N Clark

Rendang Republic is not just new to Chicago having opened in spring 2025, they also are the only Indonesian restaurant in Lakeview! Indulge in a lunch or dinner or Padang flavors and delicacy. Padang food? Its basically the darling of Indonesian cuisine, hailing from West Sumatra and packed with rich, deep flavors with protein braised for 8 hours in spices, aromatics, and coconut milk. View your menu choices here, and yes there are gluten-free and vegetarian options available!

Mia Francesca |3 Course $45 Dinner | 3311 N Clark

This neighborhood staple Italian restaurant is offering a three course dinner for $45! Enjoy a primi, secondi, and dolci of your choice.

Drew’s On Halsted |$30 Brunch | $45 Dinner | $60 Dinner | 3201 N Halsted

The choice is yours at Drews! Taking full advantage of Restaurant Week deals, diners can enjoy a $30 brunch Saturdays and Sundays from 10 am to 3 pm, and then choose between a three course dinner menu for $45, or a four course slightly more elevated $60 dinner menu. View all your options, and make reservations here!

Figo Wine Bar |$45 Dinner | 3207 N Sheffield

If you love wine and good food, this is for you. Figo Wine Bar has an amazing $45 three course menu! With gourmet options like beef short rib and truffle arancini, you can have a warm hearty meal for a low price. Click here to view the menu!

Kit Kat Club |$45 Dinner | 3524 N Halsted

The Kit Kat Club recently got a new home at a larger and glitzier venue at 3524 N Halsted! Come see the new space, and some top notch entertainment during Restaurant Week. Their $45 three course menu is available Tuesday – Saturday evening. View the Kit Kat Club website to see what performers will be there when you come in! View the Chicago Restaurant Week menu here.

Matisse Tavern & Grill |$45 Dinner | 674 W Diversey

This underground neighborhood gem is ready for CRW! They are serving a three course dinner for just $45, and they have a ton of options for each course, so you can visit again and again and try something new each time. View the dinner menu here

Smoke Daddy Wrigleyville |$30 Lunch| $45 Dinner | 3636 N Clark

BBQ lovers, this one is for you. Smoke Daddy is serving a $30 3 course lunch, and a $45 3 course dinner that includes a cocktail for dinner! With options like brisket, corned beef, and pulled pork mac and cheese, come hungry. View the menu here.

Swift Tavern Wrigleyville |$30 Brunch | $45 Dinner | 3600 N Clark

Swift Tavern invites diners to come in for Brunch and Dinner and score some great restaurant week deals. Diners can get a two course brunch for just $30, and the three course dinner is served Sunday – Thursday from 4:30 pm to 9 pm, and then Saturday and Sunday from 4:30 pm to 10 pm! Make reservations and view the menus here.

Nandos Peri-Peri Chicken |$45 Dinner | 670 W Diversey

Nandos is offering a $45 Dinner Menu for CRW. Choose one starter (either the hummus or halloumi sticks) and one entree (half a chicken with two sides, or 12 wings with two sides), a dessert, AND something extra (a bottle of PERi PERi sauce or a bottle of PERInaise). Click here to see the full menu!