Chicago is home to an exciting range of award-winning restaurants and eateries that make this city a recognized foodie capital. And while lots of food fans look forward to Chicago Restaurant Week, the city also hosts Chicago Black Restaurant Week from February 9-23, 2025.
Photo of fried chicken and beignet waffles courtesy of CheSa’s Bistro
Munch through a variety of Black-owned restaurants serving everything from Jamaican, Japanese, Southern, and Vegan dishes. The restaurants are located all over the city and offer deals and discounts through February 23, 2025.
Here are a few of our favorites to try during the tenth annual Chicago Black Restaurant Week.
1510 E. Harper Court
773-752-5375
Sample traditional Jamaican meals like curry goat or brown-stew chicken at this stylish spot equipped with a lively bar. Seafood lovers should not miss the jerk shrimp or steamed red snapper.
Photo courtesy of Ja’Grill
1969 N. Halsted
312-526-3049
Taste soul food classics with a twist, like hot honey fried chicken or smoked salmon Caesar salad at this sleek Lincoln Park eatery. Don’t miss the banana pudding or sweet potato pie for dessert.
3235 W. Addison
773-754-8523
Indulge in the delicious culinary creativity of this upscale Creole restaurant in the Avondale neighborhood. Sample fried chicken and beignet waffles, 5 cheese alligator dip with chunks of grilled alligator and CheSa’s seafood gumbo.
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