Esmé is a Contemporary/Creative restaurant in Chicago's Lincoln Park (2200 N. Clark St.), run by chef Jenner Tomaska and co-owner Katrina Bravo, a husband-and-wife team.[3]
Overview
MICHELIN Guide lists Esmé as a Contemporary restaurant. Chef Jenner Tomaska and co-owner Katrina Bravo have created a bright, art-studio-like space that presents their dining vision through contemporary cuisine. The official address is 2200 N. Clark St.[3] The guide describes a minimalist, gallery-like space designed to blur the line between art and dining; the multi-course, high-concept tasting menu is presented on custom tableware made by local artists.
Dishes & Highlights
- Dover sole with sweet plantain, sea buckthorn and herbs
- Pigeon with salsify and lingonberry
- A rose, pistachio and bubblegum petit gâteau — the guide calls it a "triumphant finale"
Honors
The MICHELIN Guide Chicago 2023 listed Esmé as a one-star restaurant, with the official list giving the address as 2200 N. Clark St., Chicago, 60614. This records the historical 2023-edition star and does not necessarily reflect the restaurant's current rating.[1] The official restaurant profile currently cited also displays a one-star designation.[3]
Practical Information
- Address: 2200 N. Clark St., Chicago, IL 60614
- Hours: Wed–Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm; closed Mon–Tue
- Price: $$$$ (per MICHELIN Guide)
- Website: https://www.esmechicago.com/
- Facilities: air conditioning, credit cards accepted, no pets
[3]: MICHELIN Guide, “Esmé,” restaurant page, last reviewed 2025-11-18, https://guide.michelin.com/us/en/illinois/chicago_1174456/restaurant/esme [1]: MICHELIN Guide, “MICHELIN Guide 2023 - New York, Chicago and Washington - A new three-MICHELIN-Star restaurant,” linked PDF, pp. 3-5.