Sepia
Seasonally driven menu by Chef Kyle Cottle.
15 years of Michelin ⭐️ For more information, call 312.441.1920.
Smoked beef carpaccio.
We start with 24-hour cured beef from , cold-smoked in a pastrami cure. This sits atop sourdough from , fried in roasted beef fat. Between the meat and bread, layers of sweet mustard, spring onion, and onion consommé are added.
It might taste more like an Oklahoma smash burger than anything you’ve had at a Michelin-starred restaurant, and that’s the goal. We want you to feel at home and excited by unexpected preparations of flavors that feel familiar.
03/27/2026
Hiramasa crudo rolled with winter citrus, coriander, and a bright blood orange ponzu.
Revisiting a favorite flavor profile with fresh texture.
Araguani chocolate tarte, black licorice, salted cocoa nibs, and black currant.
03/18/2026
Sabelfish and lobster roulade with grilled kale and pickled seaweed.
Finished with a tableside pour of bacon consommé cut with caraway oil.
03/03/2026
We’re putting on our Sunday Best. For the first time in a long time, Sepia is opening its doors on Sunday morning for two very special occasions.
Whether you’re gathering for Easter or celebrating the extraordinary women in your life for Mother’s Day, we’ve designed a four-course brunch experience meant for lingering. From Chef Kyle Cottle’s savory-and-sweet bread courses to shared plates and Chef Erin Kobler’s signature desserts, it’s a rare chance to see Sepia in a whole new light (literally).
Easter Brunch: April 5
Mother’s Day Brunch: May 10
The Details: $95 per person | $45 for kids 12 and under
Sundays at Sepia don’t happen often. Secure your table at the link in our bio.
Wrong Turn at Albuquerque: inspired by ’s love of 1940’s Looney Tunes.
Dark rum and foresty Bruto Americano meet fresh carrot juice and Apologue carrot liqueur. Topped with mascarpone cream and a graham cracker, just for kicks.
Bone-dry, sweet, and perfectly balanced once you get there... THERE being the middle of the drink, when the cream and carrot meet😉
02/13/2026
After six years as our Chef de Cuisine, we are incredibly proud to announce that Kyle Cottle has stepped into the role of Executive Chef at Sepia.
Chef Kyle has been a central force behind our culinary identity, from transforming our four-course Prix-Fixe to launching our highly coveted Tasting Menu. From cutting his teeth at legendary institutions like Blackbird, to his six years as a stalwart in our own kitchen, his style balances "respecting solid foundations of good cookery" with a play on textures and temperatures that keep you guessing.
He isn’t here to be boxed in; he’s here to craft a menu that constantly reinvents itself. Alongside Pastry Chef Erin Kobler, Wine Director Jake Bennie, and Head Bartender Keith Meicher, Kyle is leading a team committed to making Michelin-starred dining feel like home.
02/09/2026
Over the Garden Wall: Tito’s vodka, amaro blend, cranberry & apple shrub, and rosemary.
Much like Greg and Wirt’s journey, this one’s full of twists. Burnt-orange and nutty meet a bright cranberry-apple shrub spiced with cinnamon, fennel, and clove. Topped with a single sprig of rosemary. Savory, complex, and food-friendly.
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123 N Jefferson Street
Chicago, IL
60661
Opening Hours
| Tuesday | 5pm - 9pm |
| Wednesday | 5pm - 9pm |
| Thursday | 5pm - 9pm |
| Friday | 5pm - 10pm |
| Saturday | 5pm - 10pm |