The Most Anticipated Chicago Restaurant Openings, Fall 2026

Eater Chicago / by Lisa Shames / September 11, 2026

Fall in Chicago always signals change, most notably the weather. With a dining scene that rivals any major city in the world, there’s bound to be transformation when it comes to restaurants, too. For now, the city seems to be taking a break from newfangled bakeries — though the reopening of Ravenswood’s Del Sur is sure to get laminated pastry fans in a tizzy. Meanwhile, taverns are continuing to proliferate across the city. From a second Chicago location from a beloved steakhouse and a sports bar that wants to redefine the genre to the rebirth of a restaurant from a Michelin Young Chef Award winner, the next few months will be packed with opportunities galore to eat out. Below, check out 15 of the most anticipated openings coming to Chicago this fall. Read More Here.