Beautiful spacious authentically art nouveau Parisian type bistro in Chicago- the food was good - typical French menu - standouts were the sauces - the fillet mignon, fries, wine and chocolate mousse - good bread and cheese plate too. Cailin our server was wonderful. Great music and live pianist too - very nice staff and good location; valet parking. read more

La Grande Boucherie is one of our favorite restaurants. The best french food in Chicago. Not only is the food great but we particularly like the service from Emily, Jake and Matt. Emily is quite a kick, an we love to talk to Chef Michael when he is around. Definitely worth a stop in when in Chicago. read more

Had a fantastic experience here. The French onion soup and steak frites was excellent, the fries were crisp, and the peppercorn sauce really brought everything together. A special shoutout to Matt, the manager, who was incredibly welcoming and attentive throughout the meal. He made sure everything was taken care of and really added to the overall experience. Great food, amazing hospitality, and a place I'd happily come back to. read more

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Fabulous!!! The wine list is extensive! Service was exceptional! We had Bane as a waiter and he was exceptionally kind and attentive! He made perfect recommendations! French onion soup is a must get! It was PERFECTION! We loved the piano player and we wished he stayed all night! The steak was cooked to perfection! Bravo Chef! We loved our time here! I thought the lobster spaghetti was out of this world! It books up fast... make your reservation asap! A little disappointed in my octopus... but I would still recommend you going! It's a great step back into time! read more

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Delicious food and cocktails. Our server was fantastic, I can't recall her name but she was a gem, friendly, efficient. We had the escargot and the Parisienne gnocchi and they were great. Live piano music on a Sunday evening was a lovely touch. This was my first visit but I'd certainly come back. Lovely, elegant surroundings and a good time overall. read more

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This place is just great! The service is top-notch and the food is very good! We ordered the Caesar Salad and Boeuf Bourguignon. The beef was very tender and delicious and the vegetables were perfect, the drinks from the bar were also well made. To top it all off, on Wednesdays and Sunday evenings they have music! Tonight they had an excellent pianist. I highly recommend this place! read more

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I visited to try the happy hour pate. I was hoping for more of a mousy rich pate, perhaps that's more a chicken liver pate and this was pork. It was okay but I wouldn't reorder. I did enjoy the mustard and baby pickles with it but the crostini was overdone and too crunchy. I asked for a side of bread and that came out warm and soft so I much preferred that. Atmosphere is elegant. Large spacious bar. Half full at 4:30 on a Friday. Service was slow and not welcoming. It got a bit better as more staff arrived but the original bartender seemed annoyed to serve me from the moment I sat down I waited about 10-15 minutes to be asked for my order after water was dropped. I waited another 15 minutes for my happy hour pate and fromage cheese platter to arrive. I honestly wouldnt have noticed the time if I'd felt more warmer welcomed. Also tried the fromage selection of cheeses. They were delicious but no one seemed to know which cheese was what. Several people later, the gentleman who delivered the cheese returned and kindly named those he could. I was told the cheese would come with bread and crackers but they didn't until I asked. Overall not an experience I enjoyed paying for or that I'd return for but others seemed to be enjoying themselves so my experience might be unique. I'd also recommend attention to the women's bathroom, toilet seat needs fixing so no one gets hurt. read more

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Best happy hour specials! Can't beat $1 oysters on Mondays. They pay a lot of attention to detail. Service was amazing. Staff are very knowledgeable about the drinks they serve. read more

La Grande Boucherie - Steakhouses Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Had a really nice lunch at Boucherie last week. Service was top notch! Food was excellent (both the bread and the ratatouille were highlights for me). We also ordered the French Onion Soup and French Dip which my husband and dad said were delicious. Location is great, and ambiance is beautiful. Prices are reasonable! I'd return if in the area again. read more

For my boyfriend and I's first sit down meal in Chicago, I chose to indulge in brunch at La Grande Boucherie. 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! read more

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The only part of France this place actually nailed was the decor and the slow service. The food was fine, but you're paying a fortune so I was expecting great. The oysters didn't have much flavor and a lot of broken shell. The escargot just was garlic. The steaks were cooked perfect so that was great, the Mac and cheese was very very rich but good. Service was quick to start and then one they realized we were getting 3 courses the service was no where to be found. Wouldn't spend these prices to go here. read more

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decent french place that we found! liver pate was excellenttttte and duck was excellent!!! french onion soup was also pretty good flavor! pasta was a bit blend though so not really worth. read more

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Brunch at La Grande Boucherie felt like stepping into exactly the kind of understated French bistro you hope for, elegant without trying too hard. We went with friends and were genuinely surprised to be the first ones there at 11:30, which made the experience feel a little more relaxed and unhurried. The space itself is beautiful. The bar takes up a good portion of the first floor and is a standout feature, really something to take in when you walk in. The overall vibe leans classic French bistro: lively in design, but still polished and restrained. Service was attentive and efficient, though not overly warm, very much a no-frills, get-the-job-done style, which honestly fits the setting. Food-wise, everything was solid and reasonably priced for the atmosphere. We both ordered the croque madame, which was much larger than expected. The bread-to-filling ratio skewed a bit heavy for my taste, and notably, it didn't have that rich mornay sauce you might expect, so it leaned drier. Not bad by any means, just something to know going in. The standout was definitely the Wagyu beef carpaccio. It arrived beautifully presented on a salt block with two slices of toasted sourdough. It was one of those dishes where the flavor absolutely delivers, truly incredible, but at $28 for a small portion, it felt more like a few luxurious bites than something substantial. Overall, I'd recommend it, especially if you're looking for a chic brunch spot with classic French energy. That said, with so many great places in Chicago, I'll probably keep exploring before making a return. read more

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This is an absolutely beautiful space and I wanted to love it so bad! I would still come back to try it again for dinner. However, we made a lunch reservation during a work day and we waited 30 minutes between being seated and a server coming to our table. Other tables that were seated after us were had appetizers out before we were greeted. Once our server came around, timing and service WAS very good though. About halfway through our meal, they seated a loud party directly next to us (so close our chairs kept bumping into each other). It's a HUGE space and it was pretty empty around lunch, only about 5 parties throughout. I'm not sure why they couldn't seat them literally just one more table away. I get it if it's busy but it just seemed unnecessary. The food was pretty good! Big fan of the onion soup. Very cheesy, definitely worth another basket of bread for. I had the chicken paillard and it had great flavor but I didn't love the chicken cut/prep itself, a little tough. My partner has the boucherie burger and enjoyed it! One great positive is that he had asked for no pickles and they were proactive to put the burger sauce on the side since it was very pickle forward. We did come in for restaurant week so it was $30 each for the appetizer and entree. I thought the value was right around equal, whereas other restaurants in the area had better value deals. Again, while I was a little disappointed with this visit, I would be open to giving it another try for dinner service. read more

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La Grande Boucherie located here in Chicago. It was our first time visiting and it was a disaster! Here on Valentine's Day my kiddo & I decided for last minute plans to go visit this place for brunch. Never again, respectfully. It was so packed and when I say packed, like sardines LITERALLY! Felt like a sit down bar. We could barely move to feed ourselves or even had room on our table for drinks and entrees. One or the other, literally the tables were that small! I could hear everyone's conversation next to me behind me and beyond yonder! It was so loud and unsatisfying. Our server was a disgrace! He decided to snatched a cup of lemonade that my kid never touched out of my hand because I asked to remove from the bill! How silly. The way he responded I would have thought he was paying for our meals. Not to mentioned, he was only serving three tables including mine. The server seemed terribly flustered and unorganized. There are some people that are customer friendly and made for serving and others that are simply not. Catch the drift. I handled him appropriately and decided to tell the manager at that time and he spoke with the server briefly and handed me his card for any more concerns. Thanks, but no thanks we will NOT be back. Lastly, the manager was nice enough to take our pictures for me. We ordered the boucherie burger and bolognese pasta. Burger was tasty, pasta not so much. The pasta was Dry and the portion of the pasta was a joke! It was more noodles than sauce. I also order the raspberry cocktail . It was okay. Everything was an 1/5. No kids menu either. I just simply didn't enjoy the ambiance food nor the service. Thank gosh for candy and chocolates that made our Valentine's Day! Hahah! Perhaps another day another time, and another server. read more

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Pretty good value for restaurant week for steak dinners. La Grand Boucherie was offering $45 for the dinner meal! We had a big party (10 people) and the restaurant gave us a private room upstairs. The only con is the room was super cold and we wish we brought our jackets. I ordered the French onion soup, flat iron steak, and the tarte at chocolat/caramel. Overall, the food was alright. I was pleasantly surprised with how big the French onion soup was and the fries from the flat iron steak were super warm. Nothing really stood out to me, but I enjoyed the vibes with my friends. read more

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restaurant week 2026 - la grand boucherie Drinks: old fashioned 9/10 and Boucherie French Martini 7.5/10 | fiance reports the old fashioned was delicious and great orange flavor. martini was fruity and spirit forward. Fun mix up from my standard orders! 1st: French onion soup 10/10 | ohhhhhh god this was unbelievable. The crusted cheese. The full bread submerged in the soup. The FLAVOR. Yeah I'd come back just for this. $18 for a bowl on reg menu and ykw that's worth it Main: 8oz flat iron steaks 8/10 | beef girl here who has been raised on steak since '04 and this was pretty good. Seared then oven finished if I had to guess. Garlic butter was insanely good. No complaints here (but my fav steak is always one I make for myself) Add on: brussel sprouts with bacon 9/10 | perfect veggie addition. Nice balsamic glaze. Big bites of bacon. Very pleased with their take on the sprouts! Dessert: chocolate and caramel tarte 10/10 | I could eat 7 of these in a row. The ganache was supreme. The caramel gives a slight twist to the whole flavor profile. I was STUFFED and I still finished my whole dessert. Overall: 8/10. Very cohesive interior design that parallels into the menu and into staff/service interaction. this "elevated" experience is definitely a fun little dining experience. It was PACKED on a Wednesday night at 7:30 pm. We had to wait a bit for our reserved table, but I won't dock any points for that. The staff was so great here. Definitely worth revisiting in for any guests I want to impress! read more

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Do you know how I can tell La Grande Boucherie is fantastic? The bread. There is no shortage of places that, despite a potentially fantastic meal otherwise, offer a loaf which has a robust crust and an underdone interior that can be shaped like play-dough. The sliced baguette I received with my French Onion Soup was, without exaggerating, the best bread I've received in a restaurant on this continent. The crust was thin and bestowed its gentle crispness before bowing to the gods within. Within the crust lay a savory, light, airy, and most important thoroughly cooked dough, that bounced back after a little pressure, rather than devolving into a children's toy. Before we get to the food, let me touch on the drink. They run happy hour daily, 2-7p, even on weekends! From that menu, I ordered a Cherrywood Maple, a drink with Rye, Cassis, lemon/lime, and maple. I loved how this cocktail was truly unique, and unlike anything I've had before. High level, it was right in the goldilocks zone between refreshing and boozy. The interplay of whiskey, citrus, and maple+blackcurrant led to something with a little sweet, a little tart, and a lot savory. My only note is that I would have personally liked the maple to be a little more prominent, but this is entirely personal preference, and not a critique of the drink. So... about the soup: The French Onion Soup (excuse me, "Soupe à l'Oignon") was a simple yet fantastic traditional dish. Up top we find a cheese-lover's-dream amount of torched gruyere with a sprinkle of herbs for posterity. Underneath the blanket was a broth with rich, dark flavors, and maybe a whisper of red wine used in cooking (though, I could be way off). I also appreciate that it wasn't oversalted, and was heavier on savory notes than sweetness. Then, the main event, the Eggplant Gâteau. I was initially skeptical, but not feeling beef, chicken, or shellfish that night, and hearing this was the chef's mother's recipe, it was decided then and there. Some friends are always telling me to get outside my comfort zone... this is as far as I go. This dish blew me away... far far away! To start, the ingredients were of unbelievable quality! The tomatoes taste like tomatoes instead of tomato shaped, gas-ripened rubber balls masquerading as Solanum lycopersicum. The other veggies have similar notes, though the tomato was most prominent. As for the eggplant, I could have sworn I was eating a healthier lasagna! It was layered with care and perfection, and with how it was prepared there seemed to be a slightly doughy nature to the layers. Shoutout for the cheese toppings, because you really can't go wrong. When we arrive at dessert, I ordered the Basque Cheesecake. This was unlike most cheesecakes I'd had before. It was crustless (by design), and the cake part wasn't extremely dense and sweet, instead being velvety. The torched exterior did make itself known, introducing some complexity and Maillard-iness to the flavor. While just a little more contrast would have been welcome, research indicates it is a smaller portion due to being from the Restaurant Week menu, as opposed to their main menu. When it comes to service, it was excellent! The service staff, from the waiter, Dimitriy to the manager, Matt, all worked extremely well as a team. Everyone on staff (incl the host, by the way), was extremely professional, welcoming, and personable. This was especially on display when I bought shots for, and joined a newly engaged couple! All food items came out fast, and mains weren't prepared until the appetizer was finished (plus, they asked if they could start preparing it). Even how the place settings were taken care of showed the level of care that goes into creating a great experience for patrons. Finally, we have the vibe: It is as elevated and high-end as the rest of the experience. Gentle lighting, light and dark earthy tones, beautiful design in the stone, and no obnoxious blue LEDs or blaring TVs to go against an otherwise fantastic vibe. Final Verdict: The only notes/critiques I was able to levy are entirely related to personal preferences. La Grande Boucherie delivers absolute excellence across the board. Rich, flavorful, velvety, savory, and quality everything Though I ate during restaurant week, looking at their menu their prices seem reasonable. read more

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We visited as a party of three on a Saturday evening with a reservation. While we were seated promptly, our table was unfortunately located directly next to the kitchen doors, which significantly impacted the ambiance. It was disappointing to be placed in a high-traffic area despite having booked in advance. Regarding the meal, we started with the escargot and steak tartare. The steak tartare was more like a hamburger patty, to big and thick. For mains, the scallops and fillet received rave reviews, though the bone-in ribeye was unfortunately a letdown. We finished with the crème brûlée and Paris-Brest, both of which were delicious. Overall, it was an enjoyable evening, though the high noise level is worth noting for those seeking a quieter dining experience. read more

La Grande Boucherie - Receipt - Steakhouses Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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A midscale "french" restaurant with over attentive service, good aesthetics and mid food. Rating 6/10 Price $60 Pros: Pretty, good service, valet. Cons: Food is not worth the price, I don't like being asked every 2 minutes if I liked the food (sometimes before I even got to take a bite. I think I was asked 7 times by 2 people over a 3 course meal. read more

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My friend and I came here for the New Year's Eve experience and had such an amazing time, largely thanks to our bartender, Dimitriy. He was incredibly attentive, gave us great drink recommendations, and even helped teach us how to properly enjoy oysters since it was basically our first time trying them. The food was excellent, the gnocchi melted in our mouths, and you truly can't go wrong with the pomme frites. The champagne they provided for the night was also amazing, and we loved that they gave out party favors to help everyone ring in the new year. Such a fun and thoughtful touch! We stayed for about four hours because we were having such a great time that it flew by. The atmosphere was beautiful, especially with the holiday décor, and made the night feel extra special. Huge thanks to Dimitriy for helping us start the new year off right, can't wait to come back! read more

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A friend and I ate here before a show at the Chicago Theatre. It is two level and the second level where we sat is a mezzanine, which was beautiful. We ordered soup and salad to start and for our mains we had mussels and a steak. Everything was delicious another service was efficient and friendly. read more

La Grande Boucherie - Soupe LOignon - Steakhouses Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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This is my opinion about Steak Tartare only. Interior is very nice, service was excellent but dish was forgettable. No flavor at all and I could not taste any of the ingredients listed on the menu. As a big fan of Steak Tartare it was a big disappointment. read more

First, I am writing this review to recognize the exceptional level of service provided by our server, Bane. His menu suggestions were spot on and he has the gift of being attentive without hovering over the dining experience. so, 5 stars for Bane. Separately, I think for the price, a side should be included in the meal. The food is expensive and while the dinner was good, it was not memorable. Gorgeous restaurant interior and quite lovely to have a table next to the window. read more

Absolutely LOVE the atmosphere. It feels like a gorgeous restaurant in Paris-- a perfect place to bring a date. Our servers were very attentive and the timing was wonderful. The starters came out fast as did the bread with fresh butter. Our favorites: the butternut squash soup, the steaks, and the ratatouille. The soup was a little under-seasoned but the salt cellar on the table was clearly there for a reason. The steaks were well cooked and had great flavor, though I would not call them the best steaks in the city. The ratatouille was so savory and paired so well with the steaks. My husband also thoroughly enjoyed his monte-blanc dessert. A few small issues were with the lyonnaise salad-- the bacon we received was mostly fat with little meat. My profiteroles also seemed a little stale-- the craquelin on the choux had no crisp to it at all. My husband loved the ice cream with the chocolate sauce though so not a huge deal! I would certainly return for another meal- perhaps next time for some escargot and some boeuf bourguignon! read more

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We came on a Monday around 2pm and were the only ones in the restaurant. The server was very friendly. The french onion soup was well presented, but the onions could have been more caramelized. The fries weren't anything special, but the truffle aioli was so delicious and savory. The restaurant interior is definitely a vibe, and I'm told by my friend who's a regular that it gets very lively during happy hour and weekends. read more

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We were there on a Monday evening. Moderately busy. Nice atmosphere Lovely surroundings. Our waiter, Juan was attentive and helpful. We opened with escargot and grilled octopus. Very good. Octopus was served cut up with small potatoes Really good. Escargot served in the traditional way. Good. I followed with eggplant gateau with ratatouille. Liked that too. Wife had the gnocchi very good. We had to have profiteroles. The chocolate was sublime I told my wife this is about as close to Paris as we can get We ask them to call a taxi for us and the Gen Manager-Matthew Stannah came to us and says taxis are hard to find said he would order an Uber for us. I said I could do that. He say no, he would do it and he did a paid for our ride to the hotel. Very gracious of him. And we chatted with him while we waited. Very pleasant man. We really enjoyed the evening read more

I to my surprise very much enjoyed myself here. The reason it was a surprise was because I was trying to intentionally find somewhere to eat online based off reviews, but we ended up just walking here on a whim with no idea how it would be and it was great. My mom got the lamb chops and I got the steak and mac & cheese. My mom said the lamb chops were the best that she has ever had which is a very big statement to make. My steak was also really good. It kind of reminded me of the steak I have at my favorite restaurant. It was only 8 ounces though so it was quite small, but that was clearly written on the menu so I knew that when I ordered but just keep that in mind if you get the one I got. The mac & cheese was delicious. I don't know why I just had a feeling that their mac & cheese would be above average and it truly was.. it was really cheesy and very nicely seasoned as well. I really enjoyed it. The service was also top-notch. Our waiter was so nice and accommodating. I expressed my feeling towards something and he automatically corrected it and took care of it and just went above and beyond. I could also tell he truly was concerned about making sure that we enjoyed our food and our experience. Even the host was really nice too. It's also beautiful on the inside: it's a French steakhouse which I don't think I've ever actually been to one before and I would absolutely recommend this place. read more

La Grande Boucherie - Steakhouses Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Yes, it's a chain, but beggars can't be choosers, and if you're looking for a brunch spot near the loop, this place absolutely delivers. Your meal will start with a bread basket with outstanding baguette and European butter. If you were inclined to indulge in a sweet pastry, the pan au raisin is legit. The cinnamon rolls, on the other hand, are pure American, but I'm willing to excuse that in the name of decadence -- they are served packed into a hot cast iron pan, and are an almost perfect sugar delivery system. Share these among fewer than four people at your own peril. The nicoise salad is legit and offers a nice counterbalance to all the sugar and butter. The avocado toast tips the scales back toward decadence, but it's gorgeous and rich, and is served with enough fresh greens to mask the guilt. read more

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I liked my experience here. From the service, the ambience, and of course, the food. We were seated promptly for our reservations. The FRENCH MARTINI and LA VIE EN ROSE cocktails were so good. These are the dishes I tried: ESCARGOT- outstanding FRECH ONION SOUP- excellent FLAT IRON STEAK- both the steak and the frites were cooked perfectly EGGPLANT GATEAU- flavorful Our server is fantastic. He is friendly, prompt, and efficient. The place has beautiful interiors and the bathroom is clean. Merci beaucoup. read more

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We were so excited to find great French restaurant in Chicago among the 100 Italian restaurants. Interior of this restaurant is very awesome and definitely has a French vibe. We were lucky enough to sit at the window table during the summer and with the window open had a spectacular view of the city. The service was really good throughout. We started off with the French onion soup and it was quite delicious. The gnocchi and pork chop meals were also great and very filling. We were too full to have dessert but wish we had room for the great dessert menu selections. read more

La Grande Boucherie - Duroc Grilled 14oz pork chop - Steakhouses Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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I had a wonderful lunch experience here and would recommend this restaurant as an excellent choice for a taste of French cuisine in Chicago. The restaurant is stunningly opulent just like the fancy buildings you see in Paris. We sat by the window and they opened their sliding doors which was so nice to get that indoor-outdoor feel. The staff were all professional and friendly. I loved all of the dishes we tried but I was most impressed with the eggplant gateau. It consisted of thinly sliced layers upon layers of eggplant and a rich tomato sauce to bind everything together. For a vegetarian dish, it felt very hearty and satisfying. Also their butter that comes with the complimentary bread is completely addictive and divine. read more

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The ambiance and the drinks stood out, and my friends and I liked it enough where I'd want to return. We were there for Restaurant Week, so I have to wonder a tiny bit if they cut corners. In the old Ruth's Chris space, they purpose-built (rebuilt?) a large/Grande restaurant that feels like a large-scale French brasserie. They only seat you when everyone has arrived. Once we sat down, it was a bit disappointing to be close to the door (very cold outside), but whatever. Our server Manuel/Manu was SO friendly and welcoming. I started with the Green Flags drink which was delicious, with a nice herbal flavor. I think they "cheap out" a bit on a $17 drink by placing a massive rectangular ice cube in it, but it tasted great regardless. I also had a glass of sparkling wine that was OK, if a bit flat, and later on, the delicious La Vie En Rose cocktail. My friends all liked their drinks, and there was a good wine selection by the glass. The French onion soup was great - on the thinner side but still flavorful. I don't love cheese the way many do, but the cheese on top was perfectly broiled and tasty. I made a bit of a mistake with the flat iron steak entree, which was a departure from avoidance of red meat that I didn't need to make. The steak was medium but a bit tough and bland, despite some garlic flavor I appreciated. Meanwhile, the fries were perfectly cooked, and I gave my friends many of them so they could enjoy. I tried my friend's mussels (she also did RW) and had some buyer's remorse; they were outstanding. The dessert was unsuccessful too, so I had very little of it. I'm not a chocoholic, so I chose the grapefruit mousse tarte, which had a very odd flavor. It tasted not really like grapefruit but pure zest/rind, and the dairy of the dish tasted more like cheese. The whole thing tasted a bit "gamey," for lack of a better way to describe it. I think, with this exception, their desserts are well regarded; my friend liked the chocolate tarte anyway. This all seems like a 3 star experience, perhaps, but the service was great, and the dishes seem to be thoughtful and using quality ingredients, so I'd check it out again and give it 4 stars in the meantime. 0:) read more

Very disappointing experience overall. We had a reservation and were waiting at the bar until our full party arrived, where the bartender was unreachable for a long time to place an order and to even close out the tab at the end. When we finally ordered, they swapped our drinks because the person taking orders was not the person making or serving them. This would normally be ok, if it didn't happen again when we finally sat at our table later on and they swapped our plates again. Our bill was also swapped with a completely different party sitting next to us at the bar when we tried to close out because of the several people that were serving us making everything feel so disjointed. Service throughout the night was very slow, and since we were there for restaurant week, the wait time between courses was excessive even though we placed our orders for all the courses at the start. The food was subpar. The steak tartare was completely unseasoned and flavorless. The grapefruit tart was overwhelmingly tart. The only highlights were the bread basket, the beautiful space, and a pleasant interaction with the chef who stopped by to say hello. Overall, this goes to the bottom of my list when it comes to culinary experiences in Chicago. It's especially disappointing given the city's incredible dining scene. I will not be returning and would not recommend this restaurant. read more

We booked a table for 8 to celebrate an 80th birthday. The service was fine as was the ambiance, but we found the food to be mediocre and overpriced. We ordered the $195.00 seafood tower, only to find that it barely included any seafood, 1/2 of a lobster, 4 shrimp and about a dozen oysters. I understand that Chicago is not a coastal city, but to not even include an entire lobster for a tower that cost $195.00?! Yikes! The drinks are also very expensive, and we found the steaks to be tough and dry. The Niçoise salad was awful, and not at all what we expected. It was drowning in dressing and the combination of anchovies and tuna did not work. It was also quite obvious that the tuna was not seared properly. I did think the roast chicken was good, and the fries were by far the best part of the meal. We went to several fine restaurants over the past few days to celebrate a milestone birthday, and La Grande Boucherie was the absolute worst in terms of value and quality of food. They were also the only establishment that didn't give the celebrant a small desert with a candle to mark the occasion. Just disappointing all around. read more

La Grande Boucherie - The sad seafood tower - Steakhouses Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

(G)o or no go - Go!!! Delicious overall (W)ow - wowed by the foie gras and french dip (A)mbiance - very fancy, lots of natural light, service was a little slow. Not a fast lunch. (M)enu - Best item was the mousse de foie gras, it came with a little jelly on the bottom. Unexpectedly a creamy, fatty, and sweet combination! Second best item was the french dip which comes with fries. The picture doesn't do it justice. They really load up the sandwich with meat and are generous with gravy and tartar sauce for the fries. Honorable mentions to the ratatouille (a delicious way to up your veggie intake) and nicoise salad with eggs and anchovies. read more

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This restaurant had been on my bucket list for awhile, so I booked an early dinner before Cirque de Soleil to keep with the French theme. The hostess was friendly, but set my chair facing a pole due to the way the tables were set up. I moved around a bit to get a view of the bar and restaurant. Why would I come to this beautiful space and dine facing a pole?! Anyway, ordered an 8 oz filet with bearnaise and frites. The steak was like butter and the bearnaise was the perfect companion. For dessert I indulged in the chocolate mousse and it was everything you could hope for. The space is decorated beautifully for Christmas and the vibe was leisurely. I imagine it gets busy later, so if not wanting the crowds go early. read more

La Grande Boucherie - Steakhouses Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Had a great experience dining alone at the bar after a Joffrey Ballet show. I was waited on by Dimitri who was great company for the meal and very attentive. I ordered the steak frites (8oz flat iron steak) with Au Poivre sauce. It was a little chewy and stringy and I did have a few difficult/scary bites. The wine was great. I would definitely return because the service and ambiance are nice but would opt for a different choice of steak if I got the Steak Frites again. read more

La Grande Boucherie - Red wine - Steakhouses Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Came here last night for dinner with another couple for the first time. While the food was good, the 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. read more

Always love the vibe here but the food is fabulous! Love their French onion soup & those mussels & foie gras I can't get enough of! Such a nice touch when the chef comes out to say hi & check in. Now that's class! read more

La Grande Boucherie - Steakhouses Near Me - Chicago, Illinois