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Best Contemporary French American Restaurants in Chicago

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4.5
Awesome(500)
$$$$
• Contemporary French / American • West Loop
Booked 68 times today
We picked Creepie’s from an NYTimes recommendation, and it was a great pick. We shared all of the dishes, and they complemented each other beautifully.
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4.5
Awesome(571)
$$$$
• Contemporary French / American • River North (Chicago)
Booked 48 times today
Absolutely 10/10 The owner, Tony, made us feel right at home, as if we were regulars. Stopped for happy hour first - great deal - and then enjoyed a dinner after. My girlfriend who doesn’t even like sweets, was blown away by the yuzu tart - sensational. Happy hour: - Oysters (2 dozen, 10/10) - Tuna Crudo (8/10) - Steak Frites (8/10 steak, 10/10 frites) - Sancerre (10/10, especially for happy hour of $12.5 per glass) Dinner: - Escargot (9/10) - Potato Dauphine w/ Caviar (9.5/10) - Steak Tartare (9.5/10) - Sancerre (still 9.5/10) - Pinot Noir (9.5/10) Dessert: - Yuzu Tart (10/10, spectacular) - Sauternes (9.5/10) Tony was kind enough to give us complimentary champagne “to go” to finish our night - truly a wonderful host. Will absolutely come back, the question is only when this week or next! Love, Carl & Julia
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4.7
Exceptional(1084)
$$$$
• Contemporary French / American • River North (Chicago)
Booked 135 times today
Excellent dinner. Very well cooked pasta and a special focaccia with taleggio. But my favourite was the hummus. Good job guys!
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4.7
Exceptional(146)
$$$$
• Contemporary French / American • Lincoln Park
Booked 21 times today
Food better than their big brother Galit next store! Excellent service.
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4.8
Exceptional(113)
$$$$
• Contemporary French / American • Gold Coast / Streeterville
Booked 7 times today
Maple and ash is always my go to spot for a celebration or a upscale restaurant the ambiance and staff are incredible and everything I’ve ever ordered has always been 1000 out 10 I’m so grateful to spend birthdays here and celebrate my mom special day thank you Maple I’ll see you guys soon !
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4.4
Awesome(334)
$$$$
• Contemporary French / American • Downtown / Loop
Booked 11 times today
Our waitress Rosa was excellent. Great service awesome personality great recommendations. We had a quick dinner prior to going to the musical down the block. Moms 90th birthday and great singing voices as well
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4.4
Awesome(0)
$$$$
• Contemporary French / American • River North (Chicago)
Booked 10 times today
Bernard's is a speakeasy cocktail lounge conveniently hidden on the second floor of the famous Waldorf Astoria Chicago that's built upon precise cocktails that pay tribute to the past through moments grounded in the present. Bernard's takes root in the heart of Chicago's Gold Coast, offering unforgettable experiences guided by knowledgeable staff, refined cocktails that each have a story, and exceptional plates of nosh in a setting of exquisite luxury. The aesthetic is inspired by the men in Coco Chanel's life, with an equestrian influence that creates a room that wraps itself around you like a tweed riding jacket worn in the Scottish Highlands. Masculine yet soft, textured and warm, dark but welcoming. Let's raise a glass to honor the past, live in the moment, and appreciate what the future brings.

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  • CarlGold
    Chicago / Illinois •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    Absolutely 10/10 The owner, Tony, made us feel right at home, as if we were regulars. Stopped for happy hour first - great deal - and then enjoyed a dinner after. My girlfriend who doesn’t even like sweets, was blown away by the yuzu tart - sensational. Happy hour: - Oysters (2 dozen, 10/10) - Tuna Crudo (8/10) - Steak Frites (8/10 steak, 10/10 frites) - Sancerre (10/10, especially for happy hour of $12.5 per glass) Dinner: - Escargot (9/10) - Potato Dauphine w/ Caviar (9.5/10) - Steak Tartare (9.5/10) - Sancerre (still 9.5/10) - Pinot Noir (9.5/10) Dessert: - Yuzu Tart (10/10, spectacular) - Sauternes (9.5/10) Tony was kind enough to give us complimentary champagne “to go” to finish our night - truly a wonderful host. Will absolutely come back, the question is only when this week or next! Love, Carl & Julia
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    The Alston$$$$• Steakhouse• River North (Chicago)
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    4.5
  • Alessia
    Minneapolis - St. Paul •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    Excellent dinner. Very well cooked pasta and a special focaccia with taleggio. But my favourite was the hummus. Good job guys!
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    avec River North$$$$• Mediterranean• River North (Chicago)
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    4.7
  • David
    Chicago / Illinois •25 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    We picked Creepie’s from an NYTimes recommendation, and it was a great pick. We shared all of the dishes, and they complemented each other beautifully.
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    Creepies$$$$• Bistro• West Loop
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    4.5
  • dennis
    Chicago / Illinois •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 5 days ago
    Food better than their big brother Galit next store! Excellent service.
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    Cafe Yaya$$$$• Café• Lincoln Park
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    4.7
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