Top Best French Restaurants in Downtown Chicago

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Top Best French Restaurants in Downtown Chicago

North Pond
North Pond
4.5 (303 ratings)
Modern, creative American fare made with local ingredients in a peaceful locale inside Lincoln Park.
2610 N Cannon Dr, Chicago, IL 60614, USA
American restaurantBrunch restaurantFine dining restaurantFrench restaurantRestaurant
Le Bouchon
Le Bouchon
4.7 (473 ratings)
Small, bustling neighborhood French bistro with classic cuisine & quaint decor.
1958 N Damen Ave, Chicago, IL 60647, USA
French restaurant
Mentioned by 10Best
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"A favorite of the late Julia Child and a beloved date spot for a young Barack and Michelle Obama, Le Bouchon has been a sanctuary of sumptuous French fare for a quarter of a century in Chicago. Serving lunch and dinner, the menu is in French and English and includes many of the best traditional dishes: soupe a l'ognion, steak frites, confit de canard and moules frites. Favorites among diners include crisp duck for two, rabbit, escargot, steak frites and bouillabaisse."
Margeaux Brasserie Chicago
Margeaux Brasserie Chicago
4.6 (286 ratings)
Traditional French fine-dining destination & bar in a 1920s-inspired setting at the Waldorf Astoria.
Waldorf, 11 E Walton St, Chicago, IL 60611, USA
BrasserieDessert restaurantFrench restaurantRestaurantSeafood restaurant
Mentioned by Trip101
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"Editor's Note: There's no photo available at the time of writing. Visit Margeaux brasserie and experience classic, French dining at its best. Nestled on the third floor of The Waldorf Astoria Chicago, this restaurant features an exotic menu filled with exquisite food devoted to retaining the classic French vibe while the bar is filled with a dynamic cocktail menu."
Mentioned by 10Best
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"If you're going to create a space reminiscent of a particular time, place and spirit, 1920's Paris would be it. Margeaux Brasserie is Chef Michael Mina's "moveable feast" to double metaphor Hemingway's ode to the city of the 20's. The restaurant's traditional brasserie fare is enlivened by Midwestern ingredients and bonhomie."
Bistro Campagne
Bistro Campagne
4.7 (470 ratings)
Upscale bistro serving a seasonal menu of country French fare in a spot with wood accents & a patio.
4518 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60625, USA
French restaurantRestaurant
Bistronomic
Bistronomic
4.6 (457 ratings)
Creative, modern French dishes (including small, medium & large plates) in a stylish dining room.
840 N Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL 60611, USA
BistroFrench restaurantHaute French restaurantModern French restaurantRestaurantWine bar
Dining Room At Kendall College
Dining Room At Kendall College
4.7 (61 ratings)
Culinary trainees cook & serve fixed-price New French lunches in a modern room with city views.
18 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60603, USA
Fine dining restaurantFrench restaurant
Oceanique
Oceanique
4.5 (174 ratings)
Eco-friendly spot for fish & fowl plus acclaimed wines & a tasting menu in a sharp, modern space.
505 Main St, Evanston, IL 60202, USA
Seafood restaurantAmerican restaurantAsian fusion restaurantCocktail barEvent venueFine dining restaurantFrench restaurantLoungeRestaurantWine bar
Mentioned by OpenTable
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"For more than 30 years, Oceanique has presented top-notch French seafood with touches of Asian and Latin flavor. Chef-owner Mark Grosz treats seasonal produce with as much care as ..."
Cite
Cite
3.8 (598 ratings)
Upscale American dining with French influences, plus sweeping views of the city & Lake Michigan.
Lake Point Tower, 505 N Lake Shore Dr 70th Floor, Chicago, IL 60611, USA
American restaurantBrunch restaurantFine dining restaurantFrench restaurantRestaurantWedding venue
Mentioned by UrbanMatter
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"If you want a view that blows all others out of the water, head to Cite, where you can dine on upscale French cuisines while taking in the whole of the city’s skyline from its wrap-around windows. This is one of the best restaurants to visit in Downtown Chicago since you can see the buildings and architecture from every angle up here, including Lake Michigan docks, Navy Pier, and even out into the suburbs if you look hard enough."
Mentioned by Matador Network
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"By law, no building in Chicago can be built on the lake side of Lake Shore Drive. However, one developer found a loophole and built Lake Point Tower, one of the tallest residential buildings in the world. Up at the top, on the 70th floor, Cite’ serves up excellent French-inspired American haute cuisine."
Mentioned by Spoon University
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"The french-influenced restaurant does fare a little on the pricey side, but the views of Navy Pier at night are incomparable to any other nighttime aerial view. The popularity of bookings spike on the nights when Navy Pier has fireworks."
Le Petit Paris
Le Petit Paris
4.3 (180 ratings)
Francophiles seek out this cozy, out-of-the-way spot for classic French cooking.
260 E Chestnut St, Chicago, IL 60611, USA
French restaurantBarContinental restaurantRestaurant
Robert et Fils
Robert et Fils
5 (24 ratings)
Refined restaurant serving traditional French cuisine with a twist, plus wine & desserts.
4229 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60618, USA
French restaurant
Mentioned by Time Out Chicago
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"Restaurants French North Center. Robert et Fils sends us time-traveling into the depths of chef-owner Rob Shaner's childhood, when his late father's job took the family to Paris when Shaner was a teenager. In addition to falling in love with the food and culture, father and son (Bob and Rob) dropped their American names in favor of the more French-sounding Robert."

Best Family Restaurants in Downtown Chicago

Pat's Pizza and Ristorante
Pat's Pizza and Ristorante
4.4 (382 ratings)
Family-owned restaurant serving thin-crust & pan pizzas plus Italian & American entrees.
2679 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60614, USA
Italian restaurantFamily restaurantPizza deliveryPizza restaurant
Irazu Costa Rican Restaurant & Catering
Irazu Costa Rican Restaurant & Catering
4.5 (1231 ratings)
Cash-only cantina serving a vegetarian-friendly menu of traditional Costa Rican food & shakes.
1865 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60647, USA
Costa Rican restaurantCatererCentral American restaurantFamily restaurantLatin American restaurantDelivery RestaurantTakeout Restaurant
Mentioned by Time Out Chicago
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"A Costa Rican restaurant in Bucktown with a beautiful patio that's perfect for gatherings with friends or a low-key date. Why we love it: There's something for everyone on the menu at Irazú, whether you're looking for a vegetarian burrito and some empanadas or are ready to dig into the signature chifrijo (fried pork layered with black beans, white rice and pico de gallo) and a pepito stacked with steak, grilled onions and spicy Lizano sauce. Just make sure to save room for an oatmeal milkshake."
Mentioned by Food Com
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"This Costa Ricanstaple starts with a layer of black bean soup, a scoop of rice, and an extra scoop of black beans. Then pork belly is cooked with garlic, deep fried and scooped over the black beans with a house made pico de gallo. The chifrijo is finished with slices of avocado and a drizzle of Lizano salsa."
Mentioned by Spoon University
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"Irazu is a laid back restaurant in Bucktown serving up authentic Costa Rican food. Come for the $7 Pepito sandwich (ribeye steak, cheese, sautéed onions, and special sauce), but stay for the oatmeal milkshakes, which have a cult following."
Church's Chicken
Church's Chicken
3.9 (1221 ratings)
Fast-food chain offering fried chicken, sandwiches, wings & Southern-influenced sides.
1755 W Jackson Blvd, Chicago, IL 60612, USA
Chicken restaurantFamily restaurantFast food restaurant

Best & Cool Science and Space Museums in Downtown Chicago

WNDR Museum
WNDR Museum
4.2 (1169 ratings)4 (11 ratings)
1130 W Monroe St, Chicago, IL 60607, USA
MuseumArt MuseumsScience MuseumsSpecialty Museums
International Museum of Surgical Science
International Museum of Surgical Science
4.5 (875 ratings)4 (168 ratings)
Paintings, sculptures & exhibits help tell the history of surgery from ancient times to the present.
1524 N Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL 60610, USA
Science museumMuseumsHistorical landmarkSpecialty Museums
Chicago Botanic Garden
Chicago Botanic Garden
4.8 (1759 ratings)5 (1073 ratings)
385 acres of landscaped gardens displaying millions of plants & flowers in a variety of settings.
1000 Lake Cook Rd, Glencoe, IL 60022, USA
Botanical gardenSights & LandmarksArt schoolCafeCoffee shopEducational institutionMuseumNature preserveNon-profit organizationPreschoolScience museumGardensScenic Walking Areas
Mentioned by Fodor's Choice
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"Among the 26 different gardens here are the three-island Malott Japanese Garden, the 5-acre Evening Island, and the Grunsfeld Children's…"

Best Vegetarian Restaurants in Downtown Chicago

Chicago Diner
Chicago Diner
4.7 (2331 ratings)
No-frills diner serving a large menu of creative vegetarian & vegan comfort food since 1983.
3411 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60657, USA
Vegetarian restaurantBarRestaurantVegan restaurant
Taco Bell Cantina
Taco Bell Cantina
4.1 (757 ratings)
Fast-food chain serving Mexican-inspired fare such as tacos, quesadillas & nachos.
178 N Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL 60601, USA
Fast food restaurantBreakfast restaurantBurrito restaurantLunch restaurantTakeout RestaurantMexican restaurantRestaurantTaco restaurantTex-Mex restaurantVegetarian restaurant
Andies Restaurant
Andies Restaurant
4.4 (417 ratings)
Mediterranean & Middle Eastern fare, much of it vegetarian, served in a family-friendly venue.
5253 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60640, USA
Mediterranean restaurantBarDelivery serviceGluten-free restaurantVegan restaurantVegetarian restaurant
Mentioned by 10Best
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"Outstanding Mediterranean and Lebanese food consistently comes from the kitchen of this longtime Andersonville favorite. The large menu includes a mix of meat and vegetarian options (vegan options too). Roast lamb with couscous, Moroccan chicken with apricots, and Mediterranean eggplant are just a few of the goodies that await."

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