Where to Celebrate Chicago Black Restaurant Week
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Celebrating Black History Month in Chicago means shining a spotlight on our amazing Black restaurant owners and employees! Ditch your Doordash order this weekend and instead enjoy Chicago Black Restaurant Week (Feb 8–22). Taste bold new flavors, enjoy special menus, and discover the stories behind some incredible Black-owned establishments throughout the city. See our favorites featured below—There’s still time to support and savor!
Taste 222 {222 North Canal Street, Chicago, IL; 312.383.6620}
Beyond incredible flavors, Taste 222 delivers a luxurious bar & grill vibe in Chicago’s West Loop. Known for authentic mixology, lively happy hour entertainment, and Southern-twist American classics, this Black-owned gem shines for Chicago Black Restaurant Week.
Highlights include:
Somrus Mocha Icebox Cake: chocolate mousse, chocolate ganache, mirror chocolate finish
Southern Fried Catfish: chow chow slaw, spicy creole tartar, fries
LT Cobb Salad: jalapeño goat cheese cornbread croutons, avocado, tomato, applewood smoked bacon, hard boiled egg + a creamy garlic vinaigrette.
Virtue {1462 East 53rd Street, Chicago, IL; 773.947.8831}
Nestled in the heart of Hyde Park, Virtue is a true standout among Chicago’s Southern American restaurants. This James Beard Award-winning spot from ‘Best Chef: Great Lakes’, Chef Erick Williams, radiates genuine hospitality and soulful passion, creating a warm, homey atmosphere that feels like an embrace of Black Southern culture and history. If you can only visit one spot during Chicago Black Restaurant Week, make it Virtue—a place where great food meets profound celebration of Black life and excellence.
Highlights include:
Short rib: creamed spinach, potatoes + caramelized onion gravy
Buttered Grits: “geechie” stone ground grits + herbed butter
Cinnamon Apple Bread Pudding: brown butter streusel, milk jam + vanilla ice cream
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Provare {1523 West Chicago Avenue, Chicago, IL; 312.988.0943}
For an upscale, intimate escape, head to Provaré in West Town. This Black-owned gem masterfully fuses bold Creole and Italian flavors + cuisines in their vibrant space. Reservations are a must (and totally worth it!), and their thoughtful, no-fuss menu delivers fresh pasta made daily, standout seafood towers and killer cocktails that’ll leave you perfectly satisfied.
Highlights include:
-Lobster Bisque Pasta: sun dried tomatoes, lobster bisque sauce, grilled lobster tails, lobster meat + fettuccine noodles
Bronzeville Winery {4420 South Cottage Grove Avenue, Chicago, IL; 872.244.7065}
Fresh off being named one of ‘Eater Chicago’s 38 Best Restaurants in 2025’, Bronzeville Winery is more than fine dining—it’s a sensory celebration of culture, community, and wine. This Black-owned and woman-owned gem delivers modern American cuisine with seasonal small plates, house-grown greens, and a curated wine list spotlighting diverse makers. Perfect for larger groups, the menu shines with shareable bites and vibrant energy!
Highlights include:
Shirred Baked Egg: baked eggs, rich tomato + herb sauce, side salad + toasted sourdough bread
Little Chicken & Biscuit: ½ fried Cornish hen, country gravy, house baked buttermilk biscuit, good butter + Alabama white bbq sauce
Chalet {228 West Chicago Avenue, Chicago, IL; 312.741.9785}
Brunch lovers and R&B fans, this one’s for you! River North’s Chalet masterfully blends soulful comfort food with throwback grooves, creating an irresistible après-ski-inspired vibe that’s cozy, fun, and full of flavor. Don’t miss their Thursday ‘R&B Dinner Nights’, but if dinner doesn’t fit, their weekend brunch is legendary as well. As a standout Black-owned spot during Chicago Black Restaurant Week, head to Chalet for all the fun winter vibes and delicious, special offerings.
Highlights include:
Brunch Board: breakfast potatoes, wings, bacon, waffles, pancakes + fresh fruit
Angus Steak Burger: two 4oz steak patties, Jeddah cheese + Chalet garlic aioli
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Frontier {1072 North Milwaukee Avenue, Chicago, IL; 773.772.4322}
Located in the outskirts of West Town, Frontier offers an eclectic dining experience perfect for adventurous eaters. It is a great option for group dining, as they offer ‘Whole Animal’ experiences complete with all the fixins’ and an extensive beer, wine + cocktail list. Get some friends together for a dinner party this weekend and grab a table in Frontier’s fully enclosed, fireplace-laden beer garden or cozy lodge inspired interior.
Highlights include:
Lamb Ribs: slow smoked marrunga marble Australian lamb ribs, garlic tahini, mint, herb vinaigrette, pistachio crumbs + pickled onions
Fried Chicken Sandwich: southern fried thighs, Nashville sauce, banana peppers, provolone, brioche + fries
By Eleanore Adam and Robyn Glaza