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S.K.Y.
New American, Contemporary · Lincoln Park, Chicago
Restaurant in Chicago, United States
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Contemporary Chicago Dinner
Chef
Stephen Gillanders
Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
S.K.Y. is a Lincoln Park dinner pick with a cross-cultural menu from chef Stephen Gillanders. Dinner runs all week, weekend brunch is listed, and credit-card payments carry a 3% surcharge.
About S.K.Y.
S.K.Y. is a Lincoln Park dinner option with a menu that moves from tuna tartare “lumpia” and Sichuan ricotta to bibimbap and prime rib. It is open for dinner all week, with weekend brunch also listed, which makes it practical for both weekday and weekend visits.
What to order around
Chef and owner Stephen Gillanders draws from several culinary traditions. A first table can start with small plates such as the tuna tartare “lumpia” or Sichuan ricotta, then choose a larger dish such as the stone-bowl bibimbap or prime rib. The menu changes, so check the current list before treating any one dish as guaranteed.
Before you go
The restaurant is at 2300 N Lincoln Park West. Its published dinner hours are 4:30–9:30 PM Sunday through Thursday and 4:30–10 PM Friday and Saturday; it also lists weekend brunch. A 3% credit-card surcharge does not apply to debit or cash payments. Reserve for the time you want and check the current schedule before setting out.
Planning details
- Hours
- Monday: 5–10 pm · Tuesday: 5–10 pm
- Location
- 2300 N Lincoln Park W, Chicago, IL 60614
- Reservations
- Book on OpenTable
- Website
- skyrestaurantchicago.com
- Phone
- (312) 846-1077
The take
The Take
The Vibe
S.K.Y. inhabits the Belden-Stratford’s landmarked ground floor, and the building’s history frames the room’s restrained personality. Tall ceilings and dim, conversation-focused lighting create a space that reads intimate despite its generous proportions; the room privileges quiet, unhurried meals over spectacle. The overall tone is thoughtful and considered, classic rather than flashy, so the setting quietly amplifies the kitchen’s cross-cultural cooking without upstaging it. Regulars are rewarded by a dining room that encourages return visits and deliberate, mid-week reservations.
Best For
S.K.Y. is built for people who want serious food without the time or price commitments of multi-course tasting menus. The restaurant’s $$ price point slots it between fast-casual and the city’s most expensive progressive houses, making it a sensible choice for mid-week dinners and repeat visits. The space’s intimacy and measured pace suit conversation-driven evenings, and the menu structure, core favorites with rotating additions, works well for groups of regulars or diners looking for a reliable, slightly elevated night out in Lincoln Park.
Ordering Tips
The menu at S.K.Y. is explicitly designed for return visits: a core of dependable dishes sits alongside frequent additions, so regulars can anchor their orders on favorites while trying new items. Look for signature, repeat-worthy plates such as lobster dumplings, S.K.Y. fried chicken and sizzling sisig, and then add one of the rotating preparations to keep the meal fresh. The kitchen’s global references (tikka masala butter on roasted lamb meatballs, a bibimbap riff) reward diners who balance familiar choices with a single exploratory dish.
Venue details
Ambiance
Dim lighting, uplit minimalist tan walls, velvet booths, open kitchen, and industrial-chic elements create an intimate yet energetic atmosphere.
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Vibe
Best For
Experience
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Lively
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
- Capacity
- Medium
- Kitchen
- Fusion
- Menu Format
- Small plates, A la carte
- Wine Program
- Deep wine list
- Dietary
- Vegetarian friendly, Pescatarian friendly
Signature Dishes
- lobster dumplings
- S.K.Y. fried chicken
- sizzling sisig
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 2300 N Lincoln Park W, Chicago, IL 60614
Planning details
Hours
- Monday
- 5–10 pm
- Tuesday
- 5–10 pm
- Wednesday
- 5–10 pm
- Thursday
- 5–10 pm
- Friday
- 5–10:30 pm
- Saturday
- 10 am–2 pm, 5–10:30 pm
- Sunday
- 10 am–2 pm, 5–10 pm
Location
2300 N Lincoln Park W, Chicago, IL 60614 · Directions
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
When is S.K.Y. open?
Dinner is served daily: Sunday through Thursday, 4:30–9:30 PM; Friday and Saturday, 4:30–10 PM. The restaurant also lists weekend brunch.
