Schwa Restaurant

Schwa Restaurant is an American restaurant in Chicago (West Town), $$$$; open Wed–Sat 18:00–21:00; closed Mon–Tue, Sun; book at https://www.opentable.com/r/schwa-chicago?corrid=75ed55d8-b397-4343-8fe4-c67cf356d923&avt=eyJ2IjoyLCJtIjowLCJwIjowLCJzIjowLCJuIjowfQ&p=2&sd=2025-07-02T19%3A00%3A00.

An inventive, reservation-only New American tasting menu where bold ideas meet an unpretentious BYOB dining room. Chef-owner Michael Carlson leads Schwa’s inventive New American tasting menu from a simple, homey space in Wicker Park. The multi-course experience moves through unexpected combinations, layered textures, and playful presentations, with attentive chefs and staff guiding diners through each dish. Reservation only and BYOB, it is a distinctive choice for a memorable dinner or date night.

City
Chicago
Country
US
Currency
USD
Address
1466 N Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL 60622, USA, Chicago, US
Cuisine
American
Phone
+1 773-252-1466
Neighbourhood
West Town
Price band
$$$$
Timezone
America/Chicago
Booking
link via Book a table
Status
operating
Coordinates
41.908933, -87.667808

Hours

Wednesday
18:00–21:00
Thursday
18:00–21:00
Friday
18:00–21:00
Saturday
18:00–21:00

Attributes

Vibe
creative, cozy, upscale
Good for
date-night
Not good for
kids, large-groups
Feature
serves-alcohol, wine-list, coffee, desserts, reservations
Noise level
moderate
Meal period
dinner
Cuisine
american

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