Caviar is a salty-sweet delicacy loved around the world. Whether your mouth waters at the mention of the specialty or you’ve never tried it, why not indulge in the famous dish? This week, we've rounded up the seven very best restaurants for caviar in Chicago.
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817 W Lake Street / Website
Visit the glamorous BLVD for Old Hollywood decor and classic steakhouse vibes. On the menu, find a stellar selection of Regalis caviar, including black kaluga, platinum osetra and grandeur varieties. The restaurant serves luxe dishes like lobster thermidor, A-5 wagyu, filet mignon, and Alaskan king crab, among others. Reservations can be made here.
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534 North Clark Street / Website
With chic French influences and a high end menu, this is a great spot for date night or simply trying something new. Sturgeon caviar service is available and loaded with all the best accouterments, including hard cooked quail eggs, creme fraiche, chives and crumpets. Each caviar variety is sustainably sourced and farm-raised. The varieties include golden osetra and beluga hybrid reserve, both from Italy, and kaluga golden from China. Reservations can be made here.
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531 N Wells Street / Website
Visit seafood mainstay GT Fish & Oyster for a decadent spread of caviar. The seasonal menu features Rare Tea Cellar golden kaluga caviar from China, Regalis golden osetra from Holland, Adamas Siberian from Italy, and Marshallberg farm osetra from North Carolina. For more caviar, try the hand cut beef tartare, made with gochujang, marinated quail egg crostini and Siberian caviar. Reservations can be made here.
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2700 W Chicago Avenue / Website
For the largest selection of caviar in Chicago, visit Heritage Restaurant & Caviar Bar. The menu features 11 varieties of caviar and five varieties of roe, each of which is served with housemade bread, pickles, potato chips, and traditional accouterments. Premium caviar options include Rare Tea Cellar Golden Osetra, Polanco osetra grand cru “black label,” and Rare Tea Cellar beluga-Siberian hybrid. Try a few caviars with one of Heritage’s curated caviar tasting experiences. Reservations can be made here.
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616 N Rush Street / Website
For chic, modern, futuristic vibes and quality seafood, visit Lure Fishbar. The restaurant’s caviar service includes shallots, chives, egg mimosa, whipped creme fraiche, pickled chilies and baguette toast points. Varieties include American sturgeon, ossetra, and kaluga. For more caviar dishes, check out the caviar deviled eggs and oysters topped with caviar. Reservations can be made here.
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317 N Clark Street / Website
Enjoy luxe seafood and steaks at RPM, as well as stunning views of the Chicago River from its numerous levels. The menu features four unique caviar varieties, including RPM’s own caviar, packed exclusively for the restaurant by Rare Tea Cellars. Caviar service comes with warm blinis, creme fraiche, fresh chopped Jidor eggs, chives, shallot, and lemon. Reservations can be made here.
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224 N Michigan Avenue / Website
Enjoy a trip to the Pendry Hotel and its signature restaurant, Venteux. On the menu, find six varieties of caviar and roe. Rarer options include golden osetra from Israel, Russian osetra also from Israel, and kaluga hybrid from Asia. Each order comes with creme fraiche, crepe, smoked egg yolk, and chilled Absolut elyx vodka. Reservations can be made here.
Hungry for more luxe seafood stops in the city? Check out our picks for The 7 Must-Visit Restaurants For Lobster Lovers In Chicago.
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