Sepia (Sepia) is an American restaurant located at 123 N. Jefferson St. in Chicago[2]. MICHELIN Guide lists Sepia as an American restaurant. The restaurant is set in the site of a 19th-century print shop, retaining traces such as brick walls while adding modern decor; the guide describes it as an urbane dining room combining a historic space with contemporary dining. Its official address is 123 N. Jefferson St. [2]
The 2023 MICHELIN Guide Chicago listed Sepia as a one-star restaurant, with the official list giving the address as 123 N. Jefferson St., Chicago, 60661. This records the historical star status of the 2023 edition and does not necessarily reflect the restaurant's current rating. [1]
Overview
According to the guide, this urbane dining room housed within a 19th-century print shop mixes original details with modern touches: exposed brick walls and custom tile floors complement floor-to-ceiling wine storage and dramatic chandeliers. Chef Andrew Zimmerman's menu brings elements of Southeast Asian, Korean, and Mediterranean flavors to American cooking, and the guide flags it as good for a date night and for eating like a local. [2]
Signature Dishes
- Toasted brioche layered with Délice de Bourgogne cheese, wilted sliced leeks, and black truffle with a tableside pour of leek-popcorn velouté; grilled sablefish served Carolina barbecue style; and the jivara milk chocolate "frosty" for dessert[2]
Practical Information
- Address: 123 N. Jefferson St., Chicago, IL 60661, USA[2]
- Hours: Monday–Thursday 5 PM–9 PM, Friday–Saturday 5 PM–10 PM; closed Sunday[2]
- Price: $$$$ (luxury)[2]
- Phone: +1 312-441-1920[2]
- Website: https://www.sepiachicago.com/[^michelin2025]
[2]: MICHELIN Guide, "Sepia," restaurant page, last reviewed 2025-11-18, https://guide.michelin.com/us/en/illinois/chicago_1174456/restaurant/sepia [1]: MICHELIN Guide, "MICHELIN Guide 2023 - New York, Chicago and Washington - A new three-MICHELIN-Star restaurant," linked PDF, pp. 3-5.