Watch the 2025 James Beard Restaurant and Chef Awards
The James Beard Foundation Restaurant and Chef Awards took place on June 16, 2025, at the Lyric Opera of Chicago. This year’s ceremony for the Restaurant and Chef Awards crowned winners from the list of nominees announced on April 2 (that list was whittled down from semifinalists announced January 22), on the heels of the foundation’s […]
The James Beard Foundation Restaurant and Chef Awards took place on June 16, 2025, at the Lyric Opera of Chicago. This year’s ceremony for the Restaurant and Chef Awards crowned winners from the list of nominees announced on April 2 (that list was whittled down from semifinalists announced January 22), on the heels of the foundation’s Media Awards, which celebrated winners in books, broadcast, and journalism categories on Saturday, June 14.
Watch the James Beard Awards:
The broadcast livestream
Full livestream of the awards stage
For more real-time coverage of all the Beard Awards festivities, be sure to tune in to Eater’s Instagram for behind-the-scenes moments on the night of the awards, from the red carpet to the acceptance speeches to the food-filled after party.
Everything you need to know about the James Beard Awards
All the news, updates, and information about this year’s James Beard Awards Restaurant and Chef nominees. See the latest.
Disclosure: Some Vox Media staff members are part of the voting body for the James Beard Awards. Eater is partnering with the James Beard Foundation to livestream the awards in 2025. All editorial content is produced independently of the James Beard Foundation.
Additional photo illustration credits: Getty Images for the James Beard Foundation
