S.K.Y.

"Chef Stephen Gillanders' first solo restaurant in Pilsen, opened in 2017. Closing on March 19, with plans to move to Lincoln Park." - Ashok Selvam

"A restaurant in Pilsen where Jelena Prodan, Sommelier of the Year 2025, is known for her work." - Ashok Selvam

"S.K.Y.’s relaxing atmosphere and fantastic Asian-inspired dishes make it one of our favorite spots in Pilsen. But whether we’re here for a date night, birthday, or casual dinner, we always make sure the Maine lobster dumplings are on the table. Each plump dumpling is bursting at the seams with lobster meat like an over-packer's duffel bag, but the delicate wrapper manages to keep everything contained. It’s finished off with a fragrant pool of jade butter that’s somehow both rich and light—a phenomenon we’re referring to as the “S.K.Y. Paradox.”" - john ringor

"The first time we went to S.K.Y., we couldn’t really figure out exactly what was happening there. Was it a restaurant in Pilsen, or a low-key house party in our friend’s basement? Were we eating Asian, American, or French food? What did S.K.Y. stand for? The point is, this place is hard to classify. But it doesn’t matter, and you’re not going to care. It’s a great restaurant with interesting dishes (like cornbread madeleines and foie gras bibimbap) that make different ingredients seem like they have always belonged together." - adrian kane

"Cement walls and some pretty dramatic uplighting give S.K.Y an industrial feel, but the space is always quiet and relaxed, with a low-key indie rock playlist that will make you feel like you’re at a chill house party. Plus the food is delicious. There’s a $34 three-course brunch prix fixe menu with dishes like truffle butter toasties and coconut pancakes, plus a la carte items for the table to share. " - adrian kane