We remember when we were kids at a restaurant…

… seeing the kitchen doors swing open and closed, wondering what magic was behind them.
Whether in a diner or a fancy white-tablecloth restaurant, the kitchen and the chefs were the hidden heart of the restaurant.

At Roister, we’ve built our kitchens to be the restaurant.

Our chefs are an integral part of service. Roister’s food is rooted in primal cooking techniques through a modern lens. We elevate comforting, rustic dishes with fine dining techniques and global flavors. The results are a combination of understated platings and vibrant flavors.

Roister was founded in 2016 by Chef Grant Achatz and Nick Kokonas of The Alinea Group.

We welcome you to Roister with us.

1 Michelin Star
The Michelin Guide
2016, 2017, 2018, 2019

Chef of the Year – Andrew Brochu
Jean Banchet Awards
2017

Restaurants of the Year
Food & Wine Magazine
2017

The 7 Best New Restaurants in Chicago
Forbes
2016

#42 – Best Restaurants in America
Business Insider
2017

3 Stars
Chicago Tribune
2016

“Masters of the Flame” – Andrew Brochu
Critic’s Choice Dining Awards – Chicago Tribune
2016

Best Steaks in Chicago
Bloomberg
2017

#5 – 19 Best Restaurants in Chicago
Conde Nast Traveler
2017

The 7 Best Places To Eat Fried Chicken in Chicago
Zagat
2017

The Best New Restaurants in America
Esquire
2017