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Every time we have been there the food is awesome. They also have a great variety & some different dishes. I love their soup! They are great from breakfast to dinner. It's decorated really cute and nice and clean. The staff our really nice and you can tell their customers are important to them. read more

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Food is excellent as always! Fresh, well seasoned and prepared. Gaston's is a small gem that is not to be missed!! read more

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Cheryl W.

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Tried for first time 4/8/26. Ordered the lemon rice and chicken soup. It was too thick and was lacking in the lemon flavor. Ordered the shrimp appetizer it was good then had the lemon shrimp bow tie pasta. The portions are a good size the husband and I shared. The prices are reasonable. Service was really good and wasn't busy at time we went so we could talk to each other. The music was good. We will go again saw a few things we would like to try. read more

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Meaghan M.

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Stopped by Today for lunch with my mother and daughter while we were in town. The place was warm and inviting, I really enjoyed the seating of the open booths with leather pillows. Everything we ordered was so good, but I particularly recommend the crab cakes & chicken bow tie pasta. Service was fast and attentive, on a rainy day it was a great spot for a warm lunch. We will definitely be back read more

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Michael K.

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The food was excellent. My wife and I had French onion soup and then we had the crabcakes with string beans and mashed potatoes. Everything was fantastic including the very nice server would highly recommend this place. Haven't been here in years. I don't know why I missed. It will return soon five stars. read more

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Gaston P.

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Maureen S.

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Everything !from the time I entered until the time I left. Service was great people were friendly. Will be there again

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Tom G.

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My sister said Gastons had a good write-up in a local paper with good reviews, so we went there for lunch. I ordered the Corned Beef Hash and was disappointed with the portion size. I asked the waitress if the cook could add a little more, but a few minutes later, the assistant manager with the same plate without anything added said that I must have been mistaken and had probably seen the "Corned Beef Skillet." Whether it was my version of the corned beef hash or the skillet, it didn't make a difference. My sister ordered their Crab Cake Benedict; what a disaster! I'm sharing a photo of the entree and one from the restaurant's images. The hollandaise sauce in the restaurant photo is smoother than my sister's. However, the eggs are broken, which is far from the smoothness of the restaurant photo. Also, the crab cakes were puny. read more

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This place has been here for 20 years and I had never heard of it. We read a news story about it and decided to give it a try. And we are so glad we did! I ordered a special so its not on the menu. It was the Scallop Pasta. My experience in the past with this type of dish is that they are usually flavorless. You just get to enjoy the scallops. But low and behold not here! The flavors in this entree were over the top crazy delicious! A 5 out of 5 rating! The ingredients were so fresh and the flavors so bold! The scallops, as well as the other items, were cooked to perfection. The chef knows his business! I had a difficult time selecting my entree as every item on the menu was very appealing. My wife had the Fruity Blast Crepes. She is a crepe coinsure and she was not happy. Her claim is that the crepes were too thin, flavorless and hard. She also feels that the blueberry's were frozen and not fresh. And that there were not enough fruits inside the crepes. The order comes with two crepes which she consumed entirely. She usually has to take some home. She is picky so take that with a grain of salt. 3 out of 5 rating. The owner here gives every customer personal attention which I like and my wife doesn't. But he is a great guy. As I mentioned before the service is friendly and professional. But the food takes a long time to arrive. So they should provide a complementary appetizer to hold you over until your entree arrives. Also the place has poor ventilation and they compensate with fans. The fans are VERY annoying and can ruin your experience if you don't take charge as we did. Overall this is a MUST try venue. I loved it and the wife liked it. But I know better! Go there, you will be glad you did! read more

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Alexandra F.

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Just got seated. Bathroom is clean and very nice. the tall plant by the register has trash next to it. Overall cleanliness 7/10. Food is good! I had the fried chicken sandwich with mayo based pasta salad and a pickle. My daughter had the chicken Caesar wrap we both took half home. Went on 3/23 today is 3/25 she hasn't eaten it yet but says she still wants it though. Ewww. I was going to toss it but she protested. I will go back for breakfast another time. read more

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Gaston P.

Thank you so much. Definitely gonna take care of the plant.

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Sharon B.

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The worst crab cakes ever. Small flat just a hot mess . What can improve close down the restaurant was clean it took 50mins to be served the worst crab cakes and the salmon honey was also nasty the mustered sauce from the crab patties I put on the fish it tasted like oily fish skin, use the parking lot to turn around. No read more

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Robert B.

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We have been visiting this place for years , our favorite is the blackened chicken on a croissant and the Gaston salad and Greek salad but everything we tried was good especially the pastas. The owner takes pride in his food and often walks around and asks if everything is to your liking. The inside is done nicely and comfortable and the deserts are homemade and special. I say try it. The ladies seem to like lunching there , it's not loud and crowded like the other Orland restaurants. read more

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Pat S.

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5 months ago

Delicious - breakfast is great dinner even better - beet salad and crab cakes - all the pasta too read more

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Mary Jo R.

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Very welcoming and accommodating. Food is served fresh and delicious. Great place to eat, relax and converse with friends, while enjoying a wonderful meal. read more

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Hanan A.

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5 stars! I love the place the food is always fresh and delicious. Service is great they are friendly. Owner is very polite and nice. The place is clean and a very nice area read more

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Taffy G.

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The chicken salad sandwich was great.. HOWEVER... our server, Jihad informed me that the chicken salad sandwich was not $7 as it says on the menu, but it was $13. When I asked go speak to the owner, he said it was $13 & if I counted down the number of prices written, I would see that the $7 was for the grilled cheese, and not thr chicken salad sandwich...a printing error. I shouldn't have to play some kind of a game when it comes to their prices!? I found that to be a bit of a sparky answer, which they should have honored the $7.. Nope! He charged me $13. Sooooo.. We were a table of 6 and because of this nonsense, we will not return. I hope it was worth it.. No wonder we had the place to ourselves for almost 2 hours. read more

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Daniel

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The turkey pot pie was not on the regular menu. It was delicious, great crust, generous amount of meat, with peas, carrots and celery, all in a creamy sause. The chicken and turkey pot pies are only in the winter. I'll be going back for chicken next time. read more

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Gaston P.

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Elizabeth B.

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Gastons has a very nice atmosphere with an owner that cares for freshness and quality, Often he comes out and checks how you are enjoying your order even in the afternoon. We have stopped here for years and I recommend it to my lady friends for a nice more personal lunch out to meet and talk. My husband and I enjoy the salads and the Blackened Chicken croissant and Avocado Toast Salad and Gastons Salad . Pasta dishes are good and Desserts look very amazing too. read more

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Shelly S.

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This place is tucked away in a strip mall, but is well worth looking for! It has indoor and outdoor seating and ample parking. The indoors is beautifully appointed and cozy; the outdoor patio has plenty of tables with umbrellas. The owner is gracious and friendly. His waitstaff is very much the same. The food was awesome and the desserts were even better! Highly recommend this place read more

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Cindy B.

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Ordered through Grub Hub at 6:23 pm. Due to arrive by 7:01-7:16. Ordered chicken bow tie Mediterranean chicken wrap and French onion soup. Order did not arrive until 7:51 pm. Soup was barely warm. Pasta I could not find more than a couple small diced pieces of chicken. Both soup and pasta needed seasoning. They were very bland. Wrap was pretty good. I opted for dressing on the side to avoid being soggy. When tracking order it looked like my food took a detour to another stop before mine. Requested refund from grub hub. But if restaurants are behind times indicated on delivery site should be updated. read more

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Len L.

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Located close to the Orland Square Mall, I was able to try Gaston's. The restaurant has plenty of seats / tables for all party size. I like that I can pick any table I want. Gaston's has a vast menu of sandwiches to choose from which I like and I ended up with the roast beef panini ($12) and it came nice and tasty as how I like it. The roast beef with melted mozzarella and tomato on a pesto spread - Very nice!. Highly recommend. read more

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Karen R.

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After reading recently that this place is struggling to stay open, I thought I'd try them again. It's been years since I was here! I had a cup of the tomato Florentine soup. Great flavor! Next, I opted for the croque monsieur sandwich...which is a twist on the grilled hand and cheese It's served on a baguette with Dijon mustard and the cheese is melted on top! Very good! The chef/owner came out to every table and he asked how everything was. I enjoyed my lunch and I would consider a return visit. read more

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Gaston P.

Thank you so much, Karen. We can’t wait to see you again.

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Onyte A.

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Lovely outside area , and cozy inside area. Very friendly feeling . The manager greeted us and everyone else, he very friendly and welcoming . Three of us for lunch. We split chicken Quesadillas, which were wonderful and tasty. I ordered New Orleans shrimp and penne pasta, it had a delicious sauce that also had sun dried tomatoes, each portions / entrees were Flintstone size . The sauce was great , everyone at the table loved it. Another entree was a cheeseburger , and again it was huge , but more importantly flavor was delicious and perfectly cooked (med rare) . Last was a huge salad with blackened chicken and beets , also very tasty. So , everything ordered was absolutely delicious and I thought portions TOO BIG , WE WANTED TO ORDER SWEETS AND CAPPUCCINOS BUT NO ROOM . We left with doggie bags as did everyone else in the restaurant. AND one problem. Our very sweet waitress spoke so quickly we couldn't understand her, she never cleared off our table , there wasn't enough room all the dishes ( which were BIG) so we put them on the spare chair or the next empty table . We asked for water, and she brought out only for one person. We asked for plates and flatware and I don't think she knew what flatware was until my friend said utensils. That was our only complaint , perhaps she was new . NOW THE BUSBOY, he was excellent, he did bring us what we asked for , he cleared the table without us asking. Spoke clearly and was friendly. He was really hustling, so we also tipped him. We will definitely come back , especially for the savory crepes. Go there , you won't be disappointed. Next time we will sit outside , it was so cute out there , unfortunately it was raining during our visit. read more

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Murray R.

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We've been going to Gaston's since they opened and we enjoy all the dishes! We went twice last weekend. My husband ordered the Florentine Benedict both days and is in love with the dish. The pasta primavera was so good on Saturday. I had the chicken bow tie pasta on Sunday and it's my favorite dish. Gaston's is the best! read more

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I had the crab cakes and my friend had the blackened salmon. We loved both of them! The sauce for the salmon was especially tasty that we asked for seconds! Both came with delicious fresh mashed potatoes with gravy & fresh steamed green beans and carrots. The veggies were cooked to perfection! I also had the cafe mocha with almond milk. It was delicious! Friend had the crème brûlée for dessert and I had the limoncello cake. These were the best desserts we ever had in our whole life! Cake was so moist & creamy! The brûlée was made to absolute perfection! I've been here several times in the past and I've yet to be disappointed. It has been renovated since I last visited & they have tons of outdoor seating now & a very cute decor inside with white lights everywhere. Service was excellent, too! Server was so sweet, friendly and very attentive! Can't wait to return! read more

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Ann G.

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I ordered the classic turkey sandwich with a side of pasta salad. I ate half of the turkey sandwich in the photo above , so portions were generous. No deli turkey meat here! Fresh roasted turkey sliced from the bone to order. Delicious! French bread was soft and chewy. Sandwich trimmings were fresh and tasty. Pasta salad tasted fresh and homemade and had peas and diced peppers and some celery. Clean, cozy atmosphere. Nice to eat food from a small business that loves what they do rather than put together on a corporate assembly line! read more

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Gregory S.

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This place was on Restaurant Impossible a while back. I actually didn't learn that until I'd ordered from them a few times. The menu is expansive, but I recommend sticking with the beef burgundy or the Hunter Chicken as those have always been consistently really good. The other items can be good or not and some I'm not sure why they're served at a place with a French name. I can't comment on service as I've only ordered carryout. But there have been no issues in any case, the food arrived on time and was hot. Stick with the two dishes I mentioned and you can't go wrong. read more

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Sam S.

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Great food and ambience. We sat outside and service was great. The chicken panini was one of the best I had. Seabass was high quality too and very tasteful with excellent flavors. Owner came and greeted us which is very considerate. Great variety on the menu. A must try in Orland Park. read more

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Mike V.

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Food was great, had an egg and cheese crossaint, some spinach, avocado, mushroom, and cheese crepes, the house veggie burger, and crispy eggplant with polenta and goat cheese. The crepe came with only the cheese on the inside and other ingredients on top, and was more of a crispy rather than soft or spongy texture, so somewhat different than I had pictured but they were good. I'd order all of it again! Service was good and attentive. Food was a little slow to come out at times given that the place was pretty empty, but I wasn't in a hurry and was taking my own time, so I didn't mind that. Will definitely return! read more

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Lori G.

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The food and service is exceptional! I love the creps and the eggs Benedict. It's so nice to dine in a quiet and relaxed atmosphere without all the hustle and bustle around you read more

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Natasha J.

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Went there for brunch with some friends on a Sunday morning after a hike at Swallow Cliff Woods (which is also beautiful SO fun by the way... assuming hiking is your bag that is!) As we'd brought our dogs with us, we sat on the patio which is really cute, comfortable and sunny. The wait staff (Adam) was great and got our yummy food out on time. It was great! read more

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Nora W.

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Loved everything! Service, food and vibes were amazing! I would come again. Friendly vibes read more

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Sue P.

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We love this little place. Gaston's has great food. All made fresh to order. The owner and chef is very gracious and come out to check with customers to be sure they are satisfied. My husband and I go there for dinner and usually enjoy his pasta dishes- but have ordered the blackened salmon and hunter chicken as well. Nice cafe with a an outdoor dining area as well. read more

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Thank you from the bottom of our hearts can’t wait to see you again

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Susan K.

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Just had dinner at Gastons. How often does the owner come out and ask.how you liked the food. Well everytime we have been there, the owner comes to your table and asks if everything is okay. My husband loves the Beet salad,loaded with strawberries and pears and walnuts My favorite is the Tomato Florentine soup. My only complaint is ...that particular soup is only available on Thursday and Friday. Tonight's soup was chicken with lemon. It was amazing.The waitress was very attentive. read more

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Gianna W.

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Review for Gaston's Bistro in Orland Park with my mom and our friends from August 24, 2024: Great experience! The owner Yasser was super nice and he didn't charge us for the drinks. As well as our waitress Natalia who was very attentive and kind. The restaurant was super cozy and clean and resembled a bistro that you might find in France. The food was really good too. We had crab cakes and fried calamari which tasted nice and crispy and fresh. I had hunter style chicken(Chicken with mushrooms and onions). It tasted good and fresh. So did the veggies and potatoes that came with it. Mom had a croque monsieur which she enjoyed. It's a French ham and cheese sandwich. Our friends enjoyed their food as well. The place is very spacious. Access to the bathroom was a bit tiny but it was doable. It was a great experience and a restaurant I would recommend. read more

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Celeste S.

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Good food and the owner is very hospitable and sweet. Everything we ordered was great

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Haven not been here in years. Decided to go again. Food was good. Place clean and servers on top of their game.

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Not sure how we've gone so long without knowing about this hidden gem!! Amazing breakfast. The crepes were second to none, and Gaston's Benedict was the best my husband's ever had. The potatoes were seasoned to perfection and unique (not your traditional breakfast potatoes). It's super cute inside too. Come check it out if you haven't already. read more

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14438 John Humphrey Dr
Orland Park, IL 60462
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Hours

What time does Gaston's Bistro open?

Gaston's Bistro opens at 9:00 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.Gaston's Bistro opens at 8:00 AM on Saturday and Sunday.

What time does Gaston's Bistro close?

Gaston's Bistro closes at 8:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.Gaston's Bistro closes at 9:00 PM on Friday and Saturday.Gaston's Bistro closes at 3:00 PM on Sunday.

Mon-Thu 9:00 AM - 8:00 PMFri 9:00 AM - 9:00 PMSat 8:00 AM - 9:00 PMSun 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM

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Does Gaston's Bistro take credit cards?

Yes, Gaston's Bistro takes credit cards.

Food & Alcohol

Does Gaston's Bistro have catering options?

Yes, Gaston's Bistro does have catering options.

Does Gaston's Bistro have a drive thru?

No, Gaston's Bistro does not have a drive thru.

Does Gaston's Bistro serve alcohol?

No, Gaston's Bistro does not serve alcohol.

Indoor Amenities

Does Gaston's Bistro allow dogs?

Yes, Gaston's Bistro allows dogs.

Does Gaston's Bistro have TVs?

Yes, Gaston's Bistro has TVs.

Outdoor Amenities

Does Gaston's Bistro have bike parking?

Yes, Gaston's Bistro has bike parking.

Does Gaston's Bistro have outdoor seating?

Yes, Gaston's Bistro has outdoor seating options.

Does Gaston's Bistro have parking?

Yes, Gaston's Bistro has parking options. Private Lot Parking

Other Amenities

Is Gaston's Bistro wheelchair accessible?

Yes, Gaston's Bistro is wheelchair accessible.

Does Gaston's Bistro have free WiFi?

Yes, Gaston's Bistro has free WiFi.

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Specialties

French/American Bistro. Dine-in, Carryout, And do all sorts of catering. And we are BYOB

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3.9(512 reviews)

19.4 mi

Out here in deepest Suburbia, sometimes things present a vaguely Disneyesque artifice, where, if…read morethe fantasy world was more advanced, "Quotation Marks" would appear magically in the air around buildings (and, alas, people) indicating irony should be applied as a mitigating factor. This is not to imply in any way those places (or people) are therefore any less in quality or to be avoided. But I digress... I've driven past the "Paris Bistro" here, since it was established, and, unfairly thought "yeah, right". Why? Route 59 is a 1000% American Commerce Zone, rife with every franchise on the docket, and conformity is securely on the menu. And rightly so. Folks out here may have had their success, but they were raised in front of American TV, and their consumer habits developed accordingly, especially with regard to cuisine and eating habits. There are, of course, bona fide Ethnics in the general area, but those are germane to the Communities in residence. (Some FAB Chinese, Indian and Mexican places-q.v.) I am not aware of a burgeoning French settlement anywhere nearby. Around here "Cooper's Hawk" passes for "fine dining", and if you've ever fine-dined, you'll know Cooper's Hawk may parlay a decent feed, but it ain't Alinea, Bubba. In the far Western and Southwestern Chicago 'burbs, folks' Culinary tastes are as conservative as their politics. So whither "Paris Bistro"? It's a handsome suburban building with inviting signage. When you walk in, you pass a bar having an impressive array of boozes. Keep going west past the bar and you're in a room mimicking a rural setting, if a rural setting had curved leather banquettes. There's a more traditional dining room on the other side of the bar, but I didn't go in there. It was daytime, and bright, but when daylight ebbs, I'll bet both rooms are romantic. The service is reserved and accommodating-you're not going to find a wisecracking "Alice" on the staff. The menu actually is pretty accurate as a French Bistro in the USA. Lots of Français on it (in the titles), but the descriptions are all clear English. You don't have translation to fear.The menu is extensive, and features many traditional "Bistro" faves, along with select "American" choices. I was in for Brunch. Disregarding conformity, I ordered the Escargot for Hors D'oeuvre, not that I wanted to, but because I am pathologically incapable of NOT ordering Escargot if they are on the menu before me. They were yum, but I wish there was a softer bread available for sopping the buttery-garlic goodness remaining after the morsels are consumed. As "they" say, a French Chef is judged by their prowess in cooking a simple Omelette, so that's where I went. "Jambon et Gruyere" to be exact. It wasn't a large beast, but it was tasty, light, and properly prepared. No sign of the Rugby-Ball pancake-batter-enhanced behemoth omelettes you'll find in common Coffee shops. Accompanying was a (very) small salad of nice composition, with just enough fruity vinaigrette to satisfy. Also on the plate were tasty and ultra-crispy "shoestring fries". I'm not a slave to potatoes with breakfast. but these were damned good. The problem at hand (so to speak) was the transport from plate to mouth, as they were very thin and very crisp. Both fork and spoon were inefficient. I thought of using the spoon to crush them, thus rendering spoon a contender to preserve my dining decorum. In the end, I bit the bullet and just picked them up in hand, decorum be damned. I wish I had a bucket of these for movie-watching snacks at home. The coffee was a conundrum. It arrived with a strongish smell, like it was burnt and past its prime, but lacked the acrid flavor such as found in a forlorn brew. It was actually a fine, bold, cup of VERY dark roast. It's a nice, sophisticated (but not snooty) resto, dignified but not stuffy. If you need to have a business breakfast/brunch, this is a perfect place. Also, if you're not in the mood for the hustle and bustle of a noisy coffee shoppe. Prices a bit higher than you might expect, but... I quite enjoyed both the bread and circuses here, and while I never mistook myself from being anywhere else than in Naperville (not Paris), I caught the vibe, and it was nice. I am officially pissed at myself for not stopping here sooner. No "quotation marks" for this place. Throwing 4 stars (for now), and I'll be back here very soon for dinner.

I recently went to Paris Bistro for a Galentine's Day tea with my Pilates friends. We were a group…read moreof five. We were shown to a table in the room to the right of the host stand. That room is usually where they sit families. It was not our choice and we voiced our opinion to sit in the dining room. The staff immediately switched everything to the warm and inviting dining room. The food provided was tasty from the mini sandwiches to the tartines to the sweet treats. I have to say there was an inconsistency with sizing. Some were generous and some were lacking. They could've done a better job with consistency so we all got the same sizes. The tea service was very cute but you were only able to choose a couple teas. I've been to other teas at Suzette's and Pinecone Cottage where the tea is unlimited, as well as they ask if you would like another tasting of something that you really liked. I felt for the money this tea service was limited as well as not consistent. It was a great way to spend time with my Pilates friends, though. I could see myself doing this again if there were improvements made and they were more generous by offering an additional taste.

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La Grande Boucherie

4.3(621 reviews)

21.4 mi•Near North Side

•$$$

For my boyfriend and I's first sit down meal in Chicago, I chose to indulge in brunch at La Grande…read moreBoucherie. I had seen it previously advertised on TikTok and decided it looked like a nice, upscale dining experience and the perfect mimosa-filled brunch opportunity. Upon coming in at 11 when the location opened, I was already impressed by the beautiful cafe inspired French interior. The warm lighting and refined Parisian details were so beautiful and elegant, and I especially loved the look of the bar, which is a central statement of this restaurant. I chose the French toast breakfast and my boyfriend got the steak and eggs, and we both had mimosas as well! My French toast was light, fluffy, and delicious, definitely a solid choice. My boyfriend was super impressed by the steak and eggs and said it was the best breakfast he had our entire trip! The food itself was great and I would love to come back and try their dinner menu at some point. The service, however, is what truly stood out to me in our experience. Our servers were very helpful, knowledgeable about the menu, and speedy. We truly felt taken care of. Fernando was the sweetest and most welcoming, and he immediately made my boyfriend and I feel so welcomed and at home in Chicago. We greatly enjoyed our conversation with him and he even gifted me a coffee table book detailing the history and menu of La Grande Boucherie, which was so kind and such an amazing gesture. Fernando set our experience apart from any other dining experience in Chicago and he made this meal one of our favorites!

Came here last night for dinner with another couple for the first time. While the food was good,…read morethe service was not so I don't think I'll be back. For starters, we had a reservation which I would recommend. We were seated right away and while the place is large inside, I'm not sure what walk-in availability is like. The food: we really enjoyed the octopus, escargot, I had the Filet Mignon Au Poivre, and the banana/coconut entremet. The octopus was tender and flavorful; octopus cooked right (especially in smaller pieces) is hard to find so I was impressed. The escargot was nice and buttery/garlicky, and piping hot. I LOVED my Filet with the green peppercorn cream sauce! It was delicious and my husband was surprised I ate so much of it. It was cooked exactly as I asked, the meat had good flavor, and the sauce was delicious and well balanced + the right consistency. Lastly, the banana and coconut dessert was a pleasant surprise. The banana flavor was fresh (not artificial) and had the right balance of coconut. It was creamy, not too sweet, and had the right balance of textures with the outer coating and the crumble underneath - if you like banana or coconut at all I'd say it's a must order! The creme brulee was just okay. My issue was the service - the table next to ours LIT ON FIRE because a menu was over the top of a candle. After burning half the menu and the fire was getting larger, our partners ran over and put it out with their napkins. They yelled and there was NO ACKNOWLEDGEMENT from the staff at all - at least 2 staff saw and one waiters eyes got big for a minute and she turned away. Not even a thank you from anyone to our partners for putting it out, and they had to ask for new napkins because theirs had black char on them. We were in the middle of enjoying our appetizers and my friend was just digging into her French onion soup from our first round and the staff kept trying to take our plates away. My friend had to tell them 3 times to please leave the soup at the table, and overall made us feel very rushed. We weren't taking a long time to eat at all so felt very weird? When the entrees were dropped on the table, my friend got a steak and they kept trying to give her a butter knife. It took multiple attempts to get the correct knife. Then once we were done eating it took a while to get our plates and old glasses cleared away. Overall service timing was off and their aggressiveness in the beginning of trying to take our plates away + the lack of response to A FIRE in the restaurant was pretty alarming. While I enjoyed the food there, the service was pretty bad and I feel unsafe with the lack of response to a fire in the restaurant so I don't think we'll return.

Inside during Christmas

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La Grande Boucherie Chicago

Barrel & Vine

Abby is a great server! good food too! We had a great time at Barrel and Vine. Will come backread more

5 stars for Lemont. Probably 4 stars in Chicago…read more Walked in on a Saturday for an early dinner. It was 5:45, I didn't have a reservation, a they didn't have a table available until 7:30 but there were spots at the bar which they said was full service. My friend and I cozied up to it and ate there. What a surprisingly good experience. The staff was super friendly and that bartenders had great suggestions. I hate when people at the restaurant say everything is good. Not these young ladies. They made some sound suggestions which we followed. French onion soup and the steak frites were both excellent and priced well IMO. They have a really good whiskey/bourbon selection with a few hard to find bottles. I settled on a Blantons neat. They had Pappy, but I'm not wasting money on that anymore. Food came out quickly and we ate and watched a baseball game. The locals at the bar told us about their membership program where I guess for a small mo they fee you get a bottle of wine and a charcuterie plate once a month. Seemed like a pretty good deal. I don't live anywhere near there, but if I did I'd certainly join. In any case, if you live anywhere close, this is definitely a worthwhile restaurant to visit. Seems like there were quite a few singles there as well if you are looking to meet someone. I have no idea what the dating scene is like in Lemont, but this might be a good spot to try.

Nice atmosphere and the music isn't too loud

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Pomeroy

4.4(279 reviews)

33.6 mi

•$$$

We went with a small group for my wife's birthday, and Pomeroy made it very special. The hostess…read moretreated us at checkin with a heartfelt "Happy Birthday", the menus were all customized with Happy Birthday printed on them, and we got a complimentary dessert with a sparkler to cap off the meal. Great service, delicious food, a cozy atmosphere, and we thought it was very good value. we'll be back!

We went for brunch just to try the place, no special occasion. The atmosphere in the main dining…read moreroom was nice, the decor is chic but not over the top. The service was also very good, quick and attentive without being too frequent. The main issue was the food, which in my opinion was lacking. Each person in our group tried a different dish, and no one was particularly impressed. Would be open to returning if we heard of a significant improvement, but there are much better places out there.

Bar area

Creme Brulee

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The Phoenix Kitchen

4.3(113 reviews)

4.3 mi

Great filet Mignon , potatoes, deserts. Friendly waiter staff…read more Plenty of parking. Lemon cello delight.

We went to Phoenix Kitchen for date night last night. This was our second time dining here. Phoenix…read moreKitchen describes themselves as a modern upscale casual dining experience, serving locally sourced new American cuisine. Erica took great care of us this evening. She was so sweet, service with a smile. We started with a couple of their handcrafted cocktails. Hubby had tonight's special drink, a Gold Rush. I had the sister to a Gold Rush, a Bees Knees. It's just a matter of bourbon vs gin. Both are refreshing cocktails made with honey and lemon. We shared the Spanish octopus to begin, a perfectly grilled octopus tentacle in a romesco sauce topped with pico de gallo and toasted almonds. We thoroughly enjoyed it. A generous portion and so tender. Hubby had the Saturday night special, the smoked prime rib. It came with grilled vegetables and truffle fries. He had this speciality last time. This time it was so fatty (see photo). I had the grouper puttanesca with couscous. I love grouper but I felt it was salty. With capers and anchovy, the fish didn't need salt as these things bring salt to the dish. However, our entrees were generous in size and tasty. We definitely like this restaurant. They have a loyalty program, plenty of seating inside and out, a nice bar area and a Vegas-style gaming room. Phoenix Kitchen even nixed using seed oil at their restaurant. We did miss out on the complimentary house-made limoncello this time. What's up with that?!

Outside area

The amazing Phoenix Burger!

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Marco's Kitchen

4.6(86 reviews)

12.9 mi

Everything went well last night for dinner. It was a friend's selection for our monthly girls…read moredinner, and bonus it was La Grange Restaurant Week. The menu was phenomenal, the server had a great wine selection and the ambiance was so cozy and inviting with beautifully lit tables and a peach color rose bud on every table. Table service was also on point with the server keeping our wine glasses filled and the busboy making sure our flatware was replaced and fresh dishes were added. We each ordered from the RW menu, we got the pistachio crusted lamb, blackberry sage coulis duck breast and halibut and gulf shrimp in a coconut lime sauce. Can't wait to go back to this great find again.

We enjoyed the restaurant, but not sure it would entice me to go again. The inside was very nice…read moreand our service was quite good. The bar had a very nice selection of cocktails and we got the pisco sours - which were mixed well. For starters - we got the grilled spanish octopus. Any place there is octopus, we order it. Marco's octopus was definitely a shining star. We thoroughly enjoyed it and despite not being eggplant fans, it was a great pairing. We also got the grilled romaine salad and Soubise soup (french onion) and while I loved the soup (especially on a cold day) - my husband thought the salad was just okay - nothing that would entice him to order it again. For entrees - I got the filet gorgonzola and he got one of the seafood specials - I think it was salmon. Both entrees were fine - and my filet reheated nicely the next day - but nothing outstanding. Overall - a good restaurant - but again - nothing outstanding.

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Melt N Dip Palos Park

4.0(12 reviews)

1.8 mi

I was craving drinking chocolate, and couldn't find a place until I saw that this place had a shot…read moreof chocolate. 4.5/5 Shot of dark chocolate which is great. It's not too sweet, and it's the right richness. 2.5/5 Chocolate lava cake was really strange. The cake had a strange grainy texture. Maybe it was old? The chocolate on top of it was good and so was the vanilla gelato, but those come with other desserts as well, so my rating is really more about the cake. 4/5 Lotus crepe was good. This is huge and a perfect size to share. The lotus is spread throughout the crepe--it's crumbly and yummy. And then this is topped with three melted chocolates- milk mainly and some white and dark. 5/5 cardamom chai was perfect. You can really taste the spices, which I love. And they don't add sugar or other sweeteners. 4/5 mocha - my partner had this, so I didn't get to try it, but he enjoyed it but felt it was on the small side.

We've been here five times and we have gotten milkshakes every time. Tonight we waited 30 minutes…read morefor five milkshakes and then when we got them, they were pure liquid, the consistency of milk. Walked back in and told the employee that something wasn't right and that they were too thin. He told me they were always like that. I told him I had been here five times before that and they were not like that. He said they're always like that. I will never go back here again.

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The Wine Thief Provisions & Bistro

4.1(138 reviews)

8.9 mi

Stopped here the day after Christmas with my partners family! We reserved an igloo!…read more The food was fantastic! Highly recommend the baked goat cheese and pistachio flatbread!! The steak and frites were a hit as an app as well! While the igloo was a super cute and amazing idea as a tall woman, it is not very tall friendly! They provide a space heater and blankets. So you don't really feel cold!

Last night was my first time in under the new ownership. I've seen some people complaining about…read morerandom things, and I'm not sure why as I think it's actually improved over the last management team. Gone are the expensive little pours - replaced with a retail section and a much improved menu. Service really shined- Donna was absolutely stellar. We had a group of friends together for the first time in 6 months and she made our night even more enjoyable. I'm excited for the evolution of this place- the food is great, drinks are fantastic, and the service is awesome. I'm so glad for another excellent place in downtown Frankfort.