Dans les coulisses de la semaine des restaurants de Chicago avec le chef Francesco Simone à bord de City Cruises Chicago.

Only steps away from the Magnificent Mile, just east along the Chicago Riverwalk, Francesco Simone, executive chef at City Cruises Chicago, will be preparing a 3-course plated lunch or dinner for hundreds of diners every day during the 2026 Chicago Restaurant Week. During select dates in January and February, you can embark on a dining experience like no other aboard Chicago Restaurant Week Dining Cruise at an exclusive Chicago Restaurant Week price starting at $30. This unique experience is even a featured event on Choose Chicago! Let’s dive in to see what all the hype is about.

What’s Your Plan for Chicago Restaurant Week 2026?

Start Your Dining Experience with Starters, Sights, and Sips

This isn’t a typical restaurant experience. Instead of dim lights and wall art views, when stepping on the Odyssey Chicago River, you are struck by large, full-length, 270-degree windows where the city’s architecture is on full display. Throughout the course of your cruise, the Chicago skyline will tower over you as your table lights up in the sky. Change into your dressy attire and come out on the water to enjoy upscale dining, live entertainment, and stunning skyline views on the water.

At first, you’ll be entranced by the ambiance, but there isn’t much time for gawking. After the host greets you, you’re whisked away to your table to begin your meal service. Led by our polished tableside servers, it won’t be long until you have a drink in hand. From our curated beverage menu, your waiter will serve your selection from the unlimited coffee, tea, or water included in your meal ticket, one of our delicious creative cocktails from our cash bar, or a sommelier-paired wine by the glass or bottle. Consider this just the beginning of the evening’s culinary experience.

Chicago Restaurant Week Menu

Celebrate Chicago Restaurant Week 2026 with a specially curated three-course dinner menu that showcases seasonal ingredients and thoughtful culinary craft. City Cruises’ Chef Francesco has an instinctive skill in devising appealing menus to satisfy a wide range of taste buds, ranging from sophisticated gourmet main courses to delicious add-ons. Simone admits that when cooking, he feels the most rewarded after simply seeing the delighted reactions of guests enjoying his food.

Guests will begin with their choice of a vibrant Butternut Squash and Kale Salad with aged white cheddar and Marcona almonds, or a comforting Cauliflower and Leek Chowder enriched with Yukon Gold potatoes and smoked chili oil.

For the main course, selections include an exclusive Pappardelle featuring fennel sausage and bright Amatriciana sauce; delicate Atlantic Striped Bass with Castelvetrano olives and braised cannellini; Buttermilk-Brined Chicken Breast served with mustard-glazed potatoes, artichokes, Brussels sprouts, and apricot preserves; or a vegetarian Potato Gnocchi with Tomato Ragu complemented by rosemary whipped ricotta and shaved Parmigiano Reggiano, with a vegan option available upon request.

Top of your specialty meal, enjoy a classic Tiramisu with whipped mascarpone and espresso, or a refreshing bowl of Mixed Berries and Pineapple spritzed with lime and mint. This menu offers vibrant flavors for every palate, including vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-sensitive options.

Célébrez un événement spécial grâce aux croisières sur la rivière Chicago

No part of the experience is overlooked. Make this exclusive dining experience with City Cruises Chicago even more memorable by purchasing a boarding photo as a thoughtful souvenir or upgrading to an open bar for unlimited cocktails and wine from our extensive roster of drinks, which, like the menu, cater to a wide range of tastes. Special events are often celebrated around our dinner tables, so let us know if you’re dining for a special occasion. There may be a celebratory dessert or romance packages available to help make the evening extra special.

No matter the occasion, a Chicago Restaurant Week Dining Cruise is sure to create an unforgettable dining journey. Experience premier dining like you never have, immersed in the city’s beautiful sights and indulged in delicious food and gracious service. It’s no wonder Chicago Food Magazine picked our lunch and dinner cruises as “Top Picks for Chicago Restaurant Week 2025.” Reserve your spot today!

FAQS – Chicago Restaurant Week 2026

Qu'est-ce que la Chicago Restaurant Week ?

La Chicago Restaurant Week est un événement culinaire annuel au cours duquel les restaurants participants proposent des menus spéciaux à prix réduit. Elle célèbre la diversité de la scène gastronomique de la ville, en présentant un large éventail de cuisines et d'expériences culinaires.

Quand a lieu la Chicago Restaurant Week ?

En général, elle a lieu fin janvier et début février. Des dates précises sont annoncées chaque année.

Comment participer à la semaine des restaurants de Chicago ?

Il suffit de choisir parmi la liste des restaurants participants et de faire une réservation. Les personnes qui se présentent sans rendez-vous sont les bienvenues dans certains établissements, mais les réservations sont vivement recommandées.

How do I make reservations for a City Cruises Restaurant Week Dining Cruise?

You can book your spot onboard by visiting the City Experiences website, selecting one of the product choices in the “Featured in this post” section, or booking through Events.com.

Quels sont les types de menus disponibles ?

Les restaurants proposent des menus à prix fixe pour le brunch, le déjeuner et le dîner. Les prix sont généralement fixes et plusieurs plats sont inclus.

Existe-t-il des options végétariennes ou végétaliennes ?

De nombreux restaurants proposent des plats végétariens, végétaliens ou d'autres régimes alimentaires. Consultez les menus ou contactez directement le restaurant pour confirmer.

Comment puis-je rester informé des nouveautés et des annonces de la Chicago Restaurant Week ?

Vous pouvez suivre la "Chicago Restaurant Week" sur les médias sociaux et vous inscrire à la lettre d'information sur son site officiel. Vous pouvez également obtenir plus de détails et consulter les restaurants et les menus participants.

Date de publication originale : 11 janvier 2023