We had a wonderful experience at Froggy's. Despite the name, it is really a fine French restaurant, Starting with the room which was decorated in a "country French" style and brick walls. The front of the restaurant is open in the summer and the lighting is nicely subdued. Our server was prompt and pleasant. He accidentally gave us a bill for four people who were heavy drinkers and readily took it back and we had a good laugh about it. The ratatouille and artichoke app was delicious and a work of art. Even the carrots used as garnish were pickled. The beef short ribs were tender and had the most amazing gravy. I wish I had the recipe. My wife enjoyed the white fish in a classic provinciale sauce. The bread pudding was likewise unique and delicious. The cost of a filling and delicious (taste and visually) was reasonable as well. If I lived in the area I'd be a regular. read more

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The service was very good! Ambiance very nice , welcoming and everyone tried really their best to be attentive and very friendly and affable. Unfortunately I'm French born and raised. I order gaspacho and I got something that tasted like Mexican salsa with a couple of cucumbers and a lemon in the middle with a cilantro. It wasn't a smooth cold soup with tomatoes , bell peppers, onions and garlic seasoned with lemon juice. Salt and a dash of pepper Then I ordered a Landoise salad I specified French dressing Very basic Dijon, vinage Olive oil salt. And a dash of lemon just well emulsified. I got something dressing, and a salad with chicken, tomatoes and lettuce.i believe there was cucumbers. . The chicken wasn't freshly made was the one that you have pre made and you just put in the pan to reheat. Dessert i ordered a mouse au chocola noir ..... it was a cake with a frixxla read more

We loved the bright and airy sunroom with Parisien flair, friendly service and most of all the delicious French inspired lunch entrées! The lunch menu offered a nice variety of healthy, savory selections. It was refreshing to have creative seafood options, as with the salmon Wellington. I would definitely recommend giving Froggy's a try, lunch prices were reasonable and the quality was excellent! Street parking made it very convenient to stop in for lunch during the work week. read more

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Froggy's has been living off its reputation.I did not taste any "exquisite" flavors as advertised. The portions were small on the meat and cheese platter. It had 2 slices of pedestrian salami. The beef tenderloin was ok but the side sauce was bland. Too bad it has gone downhill. read more

Had lunch yesterday with my wife. White fish was simply garbage and not eatable. Onion soup tasted weired. Not my taste. Defenetly not the way I had it in Paris. Sweet breads were ok, but did not create desire to come back. I had amazing meals there. Don't know what happened. read more

Finally tried it and definitely do not recommend! The specials list is a mile long. I'm nearly certain that I rolled my eyes. He kept talking. Same thing with dessert menu. I did not want to order dessert. He asked not once or twice but like 8 times in a row. I was not smiling. No giggles. If that was any other situation, I would walk out claiming that he made me uncomfortable. Need better waitstaff. Oysters rockefeller served warm with bacon? Beef bourguignon with couscous? Lamb chops with couscous? Menu and execution will benefit when they find a head chef or owner/operator with a palate. Looking back at these photos, the fun plate designs are even more annoying. read more

Service was great though when we walked in no one was there to direct us to the correct space for eating. The waitress and waiter were super kind and friendly. Now, the food was a bit of a disappointment. We were served the Caesar salad which tasted artificial and leaving our palettes unsatisfied. The plates were burning hot but how come the potatoes on the plate were cold? Not to mention some of the vegetables having inconsistent cook times, a carrot being raw and then the broccoli almost overcooked. The shrimp was super tasty, but I was questioning why the pasta was dry. The desserts were not the best part. I was served the poached pear that was ice cold, and it confused me, why was there ice cream and no pear mousse? The ice cream was horrible because I could tell it was frost bitten. Service and the people were amazing but we came for the food and left disappointed. read more

We went to Froggy's for our wedding anniversary and it was our first French restaurant. Ambiance was great, food was exquisite, and the owner and customer service were very good and accommodating. I can't recommend it enough! read more

Outstanding cuisine, service and ambience. The front room feels as if we were sitting at a fine bistro in Paris.

Froggys never disappoints! Wait staff excellent, Chef and kitchen excellent ... soups, appetizers, entrees are impeccable. Decor is eclectic !!! read more

My husband and I came here after a long walk in the cold weather morning. Surprised to have step in a very charming French flair sandwich establishment. I was looking for bowl of hot coffee soup and sandwich then end up been serve as if the feeling that we are in timeless cozy and charming France. The management and staffs are making you supper comfortable. Definitely will bring friends come back again. read more

The food was average, the price was outrageous and the portions were small. The escargot was with a pastry type item that was meh. The lamb chops were rough, the salad was tasteless and the espresso martini was an attempt to be trendy that fell short. The only reason I am giving two stars because the waiter was on it,m. It was 9pm on a weeknight and we were last ones out for a birthday dinner. Felt awkward and will not return. It was better in the early 2000s. read more

Froggy's French Cafe - Restaurant area- decor - French Near Me - Highwood, Illinois

So disappointed with the food here. First I'll say I made a reservation for a table for 6 to celebrate my husbands birthday. The ambience was nice and we were seated right away but there were so many flies. It was annoying constantly trying to keep them from our food and table. The service was 5 star, our servers were lovely and made my husbands birthday special with a candle in his creme brûlée... now the food... Sadly everyone in our party was disappointed and we ordered a huge mix of menu items. We spent over $650 not including tip. The French onion soup was atrocious, we ordered 2, my friend was disgusted, tasted like sour lemon soup. Both of us didn't finish them and it's our absolute favorite soup to order but definitely NOT here. Awful. I regret not asking the waiter to it off the bill. My husband ordered veal and it was the strangest dish, literally looked like a goulash, couldn't tell what the meat was, awful again. The cheese plate was literally a pear cut into small slices with 5 tiny slices of cheese on it, more pear then cheese. Sadly all our guests were disappointed with the cuisine. Made me feel bad because I made the reservation. Would not come back here. It's a pity because the location and ambiance is great just the food isn't worth it. read more

Froggy's French Cafe - Veal. Looks like goulash 2 stars - French Near Me - Highwood, Illinois

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My partner (musicians) and I were playing for Nashwood, last night and looking for a place to grab a bite before our show. We took a walk around and found ourselves in this absolutely adorable French restaurant where, despite not being dressed for an elegant meal (flannel/jeans/boots), we were greeted as if we were friends and welcomed into the restaurant without hesitation. I saw escargot and knew that I wanted that! And my partner ordered the special seabass which had the BEST potatoes accompanying it with a delicious sauce. The gentleman who sat us noticed that I had eaten my escargot and brought a 2nd plate AND a DELICIOUS bowl of mushroom soup, so I wasn't left watching my friend eat. Service was quick, and delightful and everything was so inviting! It was also a sweet moment to look up during our show, and the kind gentleman who took care of us was supporting us in the crowd! Truly a remarkable gem of a restaurant and extraordinary people! Highly recommended!!!! read more

The food was mediocre at best The service was atrocious. The meal expensive and the room oppressive, The menu is odd. Not a lot of what I'd consider standard French fare. No Moules Mernier, no steak frites. No salad Lyonnaise. Just weird. I think with the huge selection of dining in Highwood you'd work harder to keep patronage up. This restaurant looks, feels & tastes like it's on the way out read more

This place has certainly set my expectations high for fine dining. It is the most delicious french cuisine I've ever had. The location is beautiful and i highly recommend sitting outside if possible to enjoy the city vibe. The manager there is so nice and welcoming. The food is absolutely amazing. The prices are high but that's why it's labeled as fine dining. It is well worth the price and experience. The escargots were buttery and smooth. The shrimp had an exotic flavor. The special of the day which was a white fish with their specialty sauce was divine. It also came with a salad that had the most delicate in-house vinaigrette. The wine we ordered was a perfect middle of sweet and dry. Our waiter was kind and we were constantly being checked up on and given bread refills when needed. I would come here over and over again and recommend this place to everyone I know! It is the perfect way to try out different French dishes with a quality you wouldn't find just anywhere. Absolutely splendid! read more

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French influence in upscale restaurant in Highwood. Nice menu with terrific offerings and excellent wines. Definitely a great date place.

Have heard about this place for years...finally gave it a try. Starting with the positive...great cocktails, service, & atmosphere, but we came for the food. This experience was downhill with the first plate served. Description of food and what you get misleading....ordered salad w/beets and got shaved dried beets with no flavor. Our friend ordered the sea bass which was quite pricey and received the thinnest fillet of fish I've ever seen. Truffle fries were dry, overcooked, and had little flavor. Asked for ketchup. Pasta w/shrimp was dry. We were all disappointed with our meals. read more

Our family has visited Froggy's since it first opened in the 70's. Incredible fresh French cuisine with rotational dishes at accessible prices. Good wine list too and excellent service. Still going strong! read more

Froggy's French Cafe - Grilled Whitefish Provencal - French Near Me - Highwood, Illinois

Came here twice while in town. Tried almost everything on the menu, loved all of it. Lamb was delicious, as well as the ratatouille. read more

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Consistent, fun. The music is great as well as service and ambiance. Wish they were open all day. I feel like I am in a Truffaut film when I am here. They serve oysters! read more

My parents used to come here all the time. Are used to think it was too froufrou for me, but it's not at all had some great cocktails, followed by the pate platter. I got white fish for dinner. as did the people with me and we all thought it was great. Ended with a delicious chocolate dessert. I was so busy enjoying I forgot to take pictures of my fish and the pate. read more

Froggy's French Cafe - Table with bread - French Near Me - Highwood, Illinois

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one has two expectations upon going to a french restaurant: exuberant prices and great food. Sadly, only the first applied here. The place looks good: appropriately cozy and inviting, Our waiter, however, was anything but. Never bothering to introduce our dishes, or himself, he matteroffactly agreed that our choices were the best, leaving no doubt that his reaction would have been the same bo matter what we chose. For appetizers, we ordered artichoke and escargot. Artichoke came in an attractive array of flowers and leaves, all of them inedible of course. The only edible part easily fit one table spoon and was more eggplant than artichoke. Escargot did have wonderful sauce, but actual meat was already pulled out of the shelf and saturated in sauce, good as it was, making me forget what I actually ordered' The piece de resistance was duck, usually a proved commodity in french places. Alas, I should have had more resistance to this dish. Ten thin slices of duck (was it duck?) were inexcusably drowned in molasses like thick sauce which criminally overwhelmed the dish to the point those slices could easily be tongue (and certainly had chewy and elastic property of the latter). The maitre d (maybe the owner?) looked and acted beautifully french, and that was the only french attribute there, My girlfriend and my wallet were in equal measure emptied and disappointed, fully justifying the cliche: we just had dinner in a french restaurant, where should we go for a bite?! read more

We hosted a baby shower at Froggy's, and it was a first-class event from start to finish! The staff, especially Rodrigo, were extremely accomodating and professional. The Froggy's chef prepared special dishes for our guests with dietary restrictions. The delicious French dishes are five star quality. We felt like we were in a Parisian bistro. I highly recommend Froggy's for your next event! read more

Probably the best French restaurant in Chicago area. Telaxing ambiance. Great service.

Being a culinary graduate and having worked in kitchens before, the plating seems very messy and in-cohesive. The garnishes are sprawled out and carelessly placed. My partner and I both got pasta dishes and somehow I got more pasta on my plate than he did? The portions seem to not be controlled or fair considering the price. If we both get a pasta dish I expect it to be the same amount of pasta and plated well. Comparing the plating now to how it was when the place first opened, it seems to be going downhill/careless. read more

Froggy's French Cafe - Sauteed Shrimp With Linguini - French Near Me - Highwood, Illinois

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I wish we were able to stay and have dinner; however, when we arrived I asked the gentleman that was seating us where the ladies room was. He indicated it was downstairs. Standing there with my walker, I asked where the elevator was. He informed me they didn't have one. WHAT?? NO ELEVATOR? We called our friends that were meeting us, turned around and walked out. How is this even allowed in 2024. They lost my business. read more

Here's what you need to know: Froggy's is a landmark and i applaud their success and ability to stay strong through 4 decades of change and a pandemic, but ultimately it's now a dated restaurant. The owners and staff are very pleasant, but ultimately the food is lacking energy, allure, and excitement. If you're a foodie, you'll likely be a bit dissatisfied. If you're simply looking for a rich, comfort meal, then Froggy's can be a good place to visit. Ultimately, because I am the former kind of diner, I can only offer 3 stars. The positives: The best foods of the evening - to me - were the escargot in cream sauce with the puff pastry (they should leave out the limp and warm snap peas from this dish though) and the dark chocolate cake, which I would order again. The wine list is respectable, with some good Burgundian reds. On the needs improvement side - not to say it was bad: the other appetizers like the crab cake and the shrimp were just meh. Edible but instantly forgotten and lacked complexity or intensity. It was too mild in what I suspect was an attempt by the kitchen to be overly safe in its execution. The lamb was too gamey, and one of the 3 filet beef entrees was chewy. The basic salad was too "basic", and ultimately felt like a filler. The veal was tender and seasoned well, but although described as a Roquefort stuffed option, it had only a very creamy stroganoff like sauce to lend it any flavor - which was one note. The desperately needs improvement: The bread is way, way too tough of a crust and just needs an upgrade (which should be simple enough to do). So in summary, while it has a place in a local diner's rotation, I wonder why the chefs don't brighten up their menu as bit and allow for more fresh ingredients to shine through. And most importantly, the meats have got to be cooked right every time. I certainly wish the restaurant well and am hoping for their success, but I feel They need some changes to modernize their menu, just a bit. read more

I sat at the bar so I could enjoy Thursday night football. The lone flatscreen TV is a complete, yet welcome for me, anachronism to this trapped in time, old school home run for more than delectable AND authentic French cuisine. I ordered a combination platter of chicken florentine and veal. No kidding - the veal with mushroom gravy was a religious experience. My plate was lost between the kitchen and my seat at the bar (it was a popular special entree), so the chef/owner came out to check on my experience. I consider myself privileged to have conversed with such a culinary master. I know Yelp encourages photos, but I felt like a picture would have cheapened the experience and could never fully represent the quality of the food. For desert - the mixed berry tart in folded, scratch pastry dough is a can't miss. This establishment with with the bowtied front of the house manager, it's vintage feel and winter night hygge charm, topped off with a full service, soul moving French meal is a must experience. I am elated to have stumbled on this wonderful venue. read more

Ambiance - quite pleasant and host was friendly. Service, inattentive to be polite. No one greeted our table for at least 10-15 minutes to even ask for a drink. Things moved at a slow pace from then on and the only thing that arrived quickly was the bill. The food was average at best. The characteristic flavors of French food were nearly absent. Escargots sauce was bland and unimaginative. My sweetbreads were overcooked to the texture of chicken gizzards and the sauce was not complimentary. Other dishes at the table - charcuterie - was fine but again the pate Maison was rather flavorless and the crab cake special was just OK. The barramundi was nice but again, these folks seem to feel bland is better. Did I complain? No because the server never returned to ask how anything was... skip this place, its time may have come and gone. read more

My favorite restaurant ever! Been coming here since it opened. Thierry's menu is amazing and service is impeccable. read more

A standout among the many very good Highwood restaurants. The food at Froggy's is consistently excellent, the service solid. Love the owner who frequently greets and visits with diners. From the cocktails to dessert we have throughly enjoyed. read more

Good experience! Food was very tasty and the mood was good except chocolate desert was way to small needed more strawberries on plate..hopefully food stays consistently tasty as the night we visited. we will see... Medallion plate $30 Deserts $9 read more

Froggy's French Cafe - Shrimp appetizer - French Near Me - Highwood, Illinois

A favorite neighbor restaurant! Best Crab Cakes in town! Wild mushroom ravioli delicious. Cocktails and appetizers at the bar in the Garden Room is a romantic spot or just with girlfriends read more

I took my mother here 30 years ago and it hadn't changed a bit. Other than the food being awful and the lack of attention to detail. Not one thing that we ordered was good and they never brought me ketchup for the fries until the end of the meal. Overall a 2 out of 10 experience. read more

Not just underwhelming, but downright disappointing. The décor was dated and dingy (I can't imagine that it was ever in style). The actual dishes the food was served on is a confused mixture of serving ware from the 80's. Serving ware should showcase the food, not detract from it. The bathroom was not clean, smelled bad, and looked like it hadn't been refreshed since the 80s. The food was not good. I ordered a gazpacho soup, which for $10, was seriously lacking. I normally love gazpacho, but this was no better than a cup of spicy bloody mary mix with a few slices of yellow pepper, scallions(?) and parsley. Very salty. I also ordered the Mediterranée Salad and added grilled salmon. The salad was ok, but the vinaigrette was outstanding. The mozzarella balls on the salad were hard, not soft. I did notice that everyone's cold dishes were garnished with sliced beetroot "swirls," reminding me of how restaurants used to garnish plates with parsley - feels like a lazy way to plate a meal. In fact, everything could have easily been sourced from Restaurant Depot. Feels like very little thought or effort went into the food. My friend's barramundi with some kind of cream sauce wasn't good. She only took a few bites. When the host (owner?) stopped by and noticed she had barely touched her meal he inquired. While he explained about the Barramundi, at no time did he suggest/offer an alternative. She left hungry. Sometimes restaurants get it right, sometimes they have an off night for various reasons. The waitstaff was good and mostly attentive, so I'll give them props for their staff. But the whole experience was off due to bad food and unpalatable décor. I will not return. read more

Great selection on French style food. The staff is extremely friendly. It was probably the prettiest chicken Caesar salad I've ever had and tasty. read more

Froggy's French Cafe - French Near Me - Highwood, Illinois

A classic North Shore fixture in Highwood. This restaurant has been doing it all and very well for decades. I highly recommend.

Maybe it's because I live in the city, but I can't say I was impressed by the food at Froggy's. Because I came with a group, I was able to try multiple items, but nothing really blew me away, which was disappointing considering the price point on the menu. Here are my thoughts on the individual menu items: 1. Mushroom truffle ravioli: this was probably the best thing I ate all night. It was exactly as described. 2. Goat cheese, prosciutto and tomato appetizer: while it didn't taste bad, there was nothing beyond the ingredients. It was presented nicely but bland overall. 3. Lamb chops: most disappointing of all. They were supposed to be prepared medium rare but they were actually medium well. Lamb is one of those finicky meats that if not cooked right, can be gamey. 4. Fries: they were decent, nothing special. I asked for truffle fries but they missed the truffle part. I did find it odd that to compensate, they brought out the oil? I don't think it was understood you can't dip your fries in truffle oil like it's a sauce. They have to be tossed in a light amount. 5. Bread pudding: also underwhelming and had a funny texture. Despite the underwhelming food, the servers were awesome. However, that probably wouldn't be enough to want to come back unless I came here with a group. read more

I have eaten at Froggy's many times over the years, including recently, and I love the restaurant. I disagree with many of the criticisms. The dishes are excellent and imaginative. Some of my favorites are lobster, veal, and salmon. The sauces are exquisite. The prices are less than those of most French restaurants. The atmosphere (as indicated by the informal name: Froggy's) is comfortable and not stuffy or overformal. No one seems to be mentioning the desserts, which are fabulous, especially the slices of cake and the tarts. read more