Best of
Michelin-recognized restaurants in the West Loop, Chicago
Michelin-starred and Michelin-listed kitchens cluster tightly here — including Smyth, Chicago’s only three-star restaurant in the current guide — across Randolph Restaurant Row, Fulton Market, and the older industrial blocks between them. Below are the Michelin-recognized restaurants currently in our enrichment overlay — Michelin-starred tasting menus, Bib Gourmand picks, and Michelin Guide listings.
Michelin-starred
Restaurants that carry a Michelin star.
- Smyth the Loyalist Open now Smyth holds Michelin recognition along with La Liste top-1000 and World's 50 Best North America rankings. The Loyalist is its more casual sister gastropub on the ground floor — both at 177 N Ada.177 N Ada St 1st 101, Chicago, IL, 60607
- Sepia Open now A one-Michelin-star ingredient-driven American restaurant in a turn-of-the-century building on Jefferson Street.135 N Jefferson St, Chicago, IL, 60661
- Kumiko Open now A one-Michelin-star Japanese cocktail bar and restaurant on West Lake Street.630 W Lake St Basement & 1st, Chicago, IL, 60661
- Omakase Yume Open now A one-Michelin-star intimate omakase counter on West Washington from chef Sangtae Park.651 W Washington Blvd 1 101, Chicago, IL, 60661
Bib Gourmand and Michelin Guide
Restaurants recognized by Michelin without a star.
- LA Josie Open now Modern Mexican on West Randolph — recognized in 2023 with a Michelin Bib Gourmand.740 W Randolph St 1, Chicago, IL, 60661
- Lou Mitchell's Open now A Jackson Boulevard institution since 1923 — listed in the Michelin Guide. Gold Cup Award coffee and famously fluffy pancakes.565 W Jackson Blvd, Chicago, IL, 60661
Frequently asked questions
- How many Michelin-starred restaurants are in the West Loop?
- The West Loop contains multiple Michelin-starred restaurants — Smyth holds the highest count in the neighborhood. Sepia, Kumiko, and Omakase Yume each carry one Michelin star. Ever and Oriole, also Michelin-starred West Loop restaurants, are not yet on this page; both are queued for an upcoming update.
- What is the difference between a Michelin star and a Bib Gourmand?
- A Michelin star is awarded for exceptional cooking. A Bib Gourmand recognizes restaurants serving good food at moderate prices. La Josie was named a Bib Gourmand in 2023; the other Michelin-starred West Loop restaurants on this page are full star recipients.
- Do I need a reservation for the West Loop's Michelin-starred restaurants?
- Yes — Smyth, Sepia, Kumiko, and Omakase Yume all require reservations and typically book out weeks in advance for prime nights. Check each business's own page for current booking links.
Most recent pick verified 5 days ago. Some picks may be older — the date reflects whichever pick on this page was checked most recently.