July 4, 2026 — Open on July 4th

Sun Wah BBQ will be OPEN through its normal business hours for Saturday’s Independence Day. Carry out counter opens at 9:00am. Dining room begins service at 10:30am paused only by a 40 minute staff break at 2:00pm. Service continues until our kitchens close at 8:30pm. Please note we stop taking reservations once reservations are all claimed. This is certain to occur days before the holiday. Any additional seating chances will be on a walk-in basis only.

June 21, 2026 – Father’s Day

Sun Wah BBQ will be open Father’s Day on Sunday throughout its normal business hours. Carry out counter service starts at 9:00am. Dining room begins service at 10:30am and continues until staff has its 40-minute break at 2:00pm. When the restaurant resumes, service continues until the kitchens close at 8:30pm. As with many of the holidays, reservations for Father’s Day have all been fully booked a week in advance. Any possibilities for dinner service seating will be on a walk-in wait list basis only.

May 10, 2026 – Mother’s Day

With more than a month to go, it’s probably still not too early to post this reminder that Sun Wah BBQ will be open on that Sunday where many patrons will be looking to gather and celebrate Mom. As a reminder, we’ll always take reservations up UNTIL all tables and time slots are called for. AFTER that, any further seating availability will only be on a walk-in basis only.

2026 Chinese New Year Hours

Monday, February 16 is the EVE of the lunar new year. As Chinese tradition earmarks the eve as the important night to gather at home for the family meal, Sun Wah BBQ will hold it’s final seating at 5:30pm.

For Chinese New Year on Tuesday, February 17, the restaurant will be open throughout its normal business hours.

January 18, 2026 – National Peking Duck Day

Sun Wah BBQ

Sunday marks the observance of National Peking Duck Day and Sun Wah BBQ is ready to help facilitate. As a Chicago institution in its 40th year, the restaurant has served countless generations of locals and visitors alike. However, if you know of any friend or family member who’s not experienced this feast, this national day of recognition would be the perfect opportunity… or at a minimum to get your OWN fix!