S.K.Y

Chef Stephen Gillanders brings modern American, well-traveled dishes to Chicago in his breakthrough s S.K.Y. is Chef Stephen Gillanders' first solo restaurant.

After a decade of working alongside mentor, Chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten and most recently for Lettuce Entertain You Enterprises, Gillanders, a Los Angeles native, is opening his own restaurant in Chicago. Gillanders is known for his innovative American cuisine with bold flavors inspired by his travels in Asia and Europe. He will offer small and larger plates ideal for sharing, in an elegant, ye

Photos from S.K.Y's post 11/01/2024

Roasted Heritage Pork Chop
morita chili paste | chickpea salad

Smoky, bright, meaty and herbal flavors contribute to this delicious plate of food. Familiar flavors with unique combinations provide for a favorite of the current .k.y.restaurant menu ❤️

Photos from S.K.Y's post 10/19/2024

We are obsessed!!
Mapo Ricotta with sichuan ragu and house made garlic butter flatbread 🤤😍

Photos from S.K.Y's post 10/16/2024

Our Mediterranean Seabass with pan de mie and black lime is as elegant as cooking gets 🖤

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10/04/2024

Power into the weekend with our mini dirty martinis!!
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10/02/2024

Spicy Tuna Lumpia with red chili emulsion and scallion.
An homage to Chef .gillanders Filipino background, that you can enjoy either as part of our Chef’s Tasting Menu, or in all its A La Carte glory!

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09/28/2024

Kick off your weekend with one of our delicious newbies on the menu: ‘French Onion’ Beef Short Rib, with caramelized onion and grueyere spinach. Go on, you deserve this 🥳

09/15/2024

THE banana budino 🍌 There’s always room for everyone’s favorite dessert

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09/08/2024

Hey, Chicago! Update: we’re still in our same Pilsen location and open for nightly dinner service and weekend brunch through the beginning of 2025. So, come on by, grab a seat, a cocktail and your S.K.Y. favorites and some new dishes as we update the menu…cheers!

📍1239 W 18th St, Chicago, IL 60608

09/06/2024

Rohan Duck Confit has entered the chat 👋🏽
This beauty features yangnyeom sauce, poppy seeds, apple-jalapeño butter and is now live on the .k.y.restaurant menu. See you tonight!

09/03/2024

PSA: this Charred Pork Belly w/ unagi lacquer, cucumber muchim & gomashio officially hits the .k.y.restaurant menu THIS WEEK. So, make your way over to Pilsen, STAT! 📍We’re still in our spot at 1239 W 18th, serving up your favorites and can’t wait to see you!

08/23/2024

As seen on TV 🤩 Our Lobster Dumplings are a fan favorite and available nightly + weekend brunch! You can say they’re quite the catch…

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08/16/2024

Run, don’t walk- and head over for our newest mouth watering dessert…this Calamansi pie with crispy pandan is now live on the menu and a must-try!

08/14/2024

When that meat craving strikes, count on our Beef Short Rib “Karage” to save the day. Inspired by flavors from Korea, Japan, Thailand, they all come together for an epic meal ❤️

08/09/2024

Let’s make ‘Fried Chicken Fridays’ a thing 🔥 Our fan favorite fried chicken with habanero butter and creamed corn always hits the spot (any day of the week, TBH)

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07/30/2024

Thank you for the honor to be named in the 50 Best Restaurants issue! We are so grateful to be surrounded by so much talent, passion, and inspiration in this great food city ✨

Amazing work as always

07/30/2024

Make today that spontaneous date night! Join us for a special dinner with your special someone ✨



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07/10/2024

We are MOVING! 🏡 After 7 years, S.K.Y. will be relocating to a 2300 N. Lincoln Park West. We’re growing up and headed back to our roots in the original L2O/Intro space where it all began!

Your favorite dishes and familiar faces will be there to welcome you in our new digs, a turned up vibe, more space, a patio, and even more to love 🖤 Our closing and re-opening dates are TBD, so stay tuned for all the updates and thank you as always for your support!

04/27/2024

Tonight’s special: Mussel Crostini with shrimp oil, ramp kosho, ramp butter sauce, and caramelized allium dust! The ultimate mussel flex 💪🏽

04/24/2024

Friends don’t let friends pass on dessert…especially our beloved Banana budino with cocoa nib granola 🍌Also available as part of our dessert tasting menu!



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03/01/2024

When you’re looking for that fish Friday fix…our Mediterranean sea bass with pain de mie and lemon garlic jus does not disappoint!

02/24/2024

Coconut buttermilk pancakes just hits different 🥞 Join us .k.y.restaurant for our epic weekend brunch spread and see for yourself!



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02/20/2024

Just. Can’t. Get. Enough. 🦞🥟 Everyone’s favorite lobster dumpling with jade butter is always on the .k.y.restaurant menu. Sharing, optional.



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02/19/2024

We are currently hiring for line cooks! Tag your friends and spread the word
Please email inquiries to:
[email protected]

02/11/2024

Up your food game with Cornbread madeleines and extra virgin olive oil butter 💛 just one or our favorite starters in honor of



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02/02/2024

Like a true classic, our warm mushroom salad with avocado, chèvre, chilies pairs well with…EVERYTHING! Available during nightly dinner or weekend brunch…we can never get enough 💛

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Address


1239 W 18th Street
Chicago, IL
60608

Opening Hours

Wednesday 5pm - 10pm
Thursday 5pm - 10pm
Friday 5pm - 11pm
Saturday 10am - 2pm
5pm - 11pm
Sunday 10am - 2pm
5pm - 10pm

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