big jones
Lunch, Dinner, Weekend Brunch - 7 days a week
An Experience Like No Other
Make any occasion special with true Southern hospitality! Whether you just want something delicious to eat and drink, or to celebrate a special occasion, brunch, lunch, or dinner at Big Jones combines gracious service with creative, progressive Southern cooking sourced from over 40 local farms as well as artisan producers in the South. Our beverage program is one of Chicago's finest, with alcohol-free tipples as well as an extensive selection of hand-crafted, seasonal cocktails, craft beers, and farmer-producer wines from the world's great growing regions. Come celebrate life with us!
Big Jones opened in 2008, and is one of the most acclaimed Southern restaurants not just in Chicago, but also nationally, receiving accolades from publications such as Food & Wine, Garden & Gun, Eater, Bon Appetit, Midwest Living, Southern Living, the Chicago Tribune, Chicago Reader, and Chicago Magazine. Not only will you taste the difference, we aim to truly stand out with service that sends you on your way nourished not just in body, but in soul.
Reservations welcomed but not required, we love walk ins! Whether you are looking for brunch, lunch, dinner, a breezy happy hour, the best house-ground burger in town or a special dining experience, Big Jones delivers.
Catering
Big Jones’ management has more than fifty years of combined experience with events large and small. Many catering trays can be ordered from our online ordering page and scheduled for pickup or delivery. For customized events, please contact us by filling out the inquiry form.
We never visit Chicago without going to Big Jones. The only hard decision is whether to come for their amazing brunch or the incredible dinner menu
They have ruined me for brunch anywhere else! The quality of the ingredients shines through and exposes most other spots for using cheap product.
The fried chicken and shrimp and grits never disappoint, but the seasonal dishes they do here will blow your mind and are the star of every visit
Books by Paul Fehribach
The Big Jones Cookbook
Recipes for Savoring the Heritage of Regional Southern Cooking
Paul's first book from 2015, with recipes from the first decade of Big Jones
Midwestern Food
A Chef’s Guide to the Surprising History of a Great American Cuisine
Paul's new book from 2023!