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Bistro Bordeaux
Bistro Bordeaux

Bistro Bordeaux Details

  • Dining Style: Casual Elegant
  • Website: http://www.lebistrobordeaux.com/index.html
  • Email: frenchconnect@gmail.com
  • Phone: (847) 424-1483
  • Hours of Operation: Monday through Thursday: 5:30pm until 9pm
    Friday & Saturday: 5:30pm until 10pm
    Sunday brunch: 10:30am until 1:30pm
    Sunday dinner: 5pm until 9pm
  • Payment Options: AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
  • Cuisine: French
  • Executive Chef: Micheal Gottlieb
  • Dress Code: Casual Dress
  • Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
  • Catering: please call 312 375 4665 for inquiries
  • Special Events & Promotions: check out our website for more information at www.lebistrobordeaux.com

Getting there

  • Cross Street: Chicago
  • Public Transit: Davis stop on the purple line
  • Parking: Street Parking
A word from Bistro Bordeaux
The philosophy of the menu at Bistro Bordeaux is an expression of our French culinary heritage, for which we have a profound admiration. The support of our local farmers allows us to use the freshest produce and seafood, just as one would find in the markets in the south of France. The menu… showcases the freshness of these pure ingredients through simple, flavorful combinations.
As the passing of fall brings day light savings time with early nightfall, we are always excited to welcome back the great comfort food dishes typically found in bistros; the first taste of the “Coq au Vin” and the pervading perfumes of the long cooked “Cassoulet Toulousain”, come to mind. It is, in our opinion, this style of cuisine that offers the clearest definition of traditionally rooted French fare
We hope you enjoy the eating as much as we enjoy the preparation in the kitchen and wish you all "Bon appétit"!

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Diner Reviews
  • "We are never disappointed when we dine at Bistro Bordeaux. The service is lovely with well informed wait staff, the wine selection is very good. We have asked for wine suggestions many times and have always had a reasonably priced, delicious wine suggested. The oysters were very fresh with lovely sauces. The river trout is always delicious. The entrees have fresh and unique combinations that make choosing difficult. And we also have fun ordering the cheese plate for dessert, letting the chef/wait staff select an assortment. (Always wonderful and allows us try new flavors.) This is definitely one of our top places to dine."
    Dined on 3/7/2014
  • "Bistro Bordeaux has been our go to for a wonderful meal since it's opening. We recommend it for great ambiance and marvelous bistro fare. You really can't go wrong."
    Dined on 3/5/2014
  • "We went to Bistro Bordeaux to celebrate our son's 47th birthday. The the wide variety of food ordered was very nicely prepared. Our waiter, Matthew, was most accommodating and professional. A good waiter makes a good experience happen. The Bistro is rather pricy, but well worth it for a special occasion."
    Dined on 3/1/2014
  • "My husband and I love this restaurant because everyone there treats us like family. The food is out of this world-among the best French food we have had, inside or outside of France. It is a treat to go there and enjoy the kindness of every person as well as the enjoy the food and drink!! Love it."
    Dined on 3/1/2014
  • "As usual the food, service and ambiance was superb."
    Dined on 2/28/2014
  • "What a wonderful, romantic place! Our third time there and we're never disappointed. Food is fantastic, quality is evident throughout."
    Dined on 2/22/2014
  • "Wonderful menu. Knowledgable wait staff. Great food and wine. A place to go for a little touch of France. We will be back."
    Dined on 2/22/2014
  • "This is a great Evanston restaurant - it is definitely a keeper - we always have great food and service. I always leave looking forward to my next visit."
    Dined on 2/22/2014
  • "Classic french with a well curated wine list. Consistently well prepared food."
    Dined on 2/21/2014
  • "Definitely a Bistro (most with this name do not come close). Excellent food and service. Strong reasonably priced wine list. Crowded and tables are close together for my preference or I would have given Bistro Bordeaux excellence in ambience as well. Of course it was Valentine's weekend so crowds were expected. A great place for couples to relax and experience real French restaurant in Evanston, IL."
    Dined on 2/15/2014
  • "This isthe best French Bistro and food I have found outside of France! When you walk in the door you would think you walked into a bistro in Paris or Bordeaux. The menu has just about every French speciality you could want and the food is superb--with reasonable prices. I will go there again--even though it is an hours drive away from my home (which is a lot less than an eight hour flight to Paris!)."
    Dined on 2/15/2014
  • "The food was great- but like most places on V Day, you are 6 inches from a couple on either side of you. A little ridiculous that my girlfriend had to squeeze through to the booth side (and she's very small, I can imagine it was a little embarrassing for others). Also was way too tight for conversations, I felt like I was hearing everyone else more than her."
    Dined on 2/14/2014
  • "A little bit of Paris at home. Wish the waiter spoke french!"
    Dined on 2/13/2014
  • "Last minute find on Opentable valentines night. Food was amazing and decor was romantic."
    Dined on 2/14/2014
  • "The food and the service were excellent. The problem with this restaruant is that many of the tables are so close together (roughly 9-12 inches) that you have no privacy and very little room. This, coupled with the less than good background music, made for a somewhat enjoyable evening. If the room was more comfortable, this would be an excellent dining spot."
    Dined on 2/14/2014
  • "Both our visits to Bistro Bordeaux were on major holidays and on both occasions we were treated as though we were the only customers. Great Service! The menu is limited to a few classic French stalwarts which are prepared with care to authenticity.This takes all the guess work out of ordering. Be assured that whatever you choose will be perfect."
    Dined on 2/14/2014
  • "Welcomed, seated promptly and graciously. Great decor overall. Waiter was friendly, gracious and helpful. Mussels were plump and tasty. Bread was crusty, fresh and perfect. Bouillabaisse was ample and tasty. Ambiance with glowing candles was perfect. Chocolate terrine dessert was devilishly delicious Good value for $140 incl tip. Being led to a table next to the restrooms shattered the Valentine's Day mood. Not being "allowed by the chef" to order one prix fixe and one entree was frustrating. Being "upsold" on the wine by having the lower priced option described as "barnyard-y" was uncool Steak fritte had a bit too much pepper for my taste. (Probably just me.) Not perfect but a very good, authentic and enjoyable bistro . We'll be back."
    Dined on 2/14/2014
  • "My wife and I go to Bistro Bordeaux every Valentine's Day and they never disappoint. The service is wonderful, very attentive but definitely not intrusive or overbearing. We had a wonderful salad and great french onion soup. The trout was amazing with fresh vegetable and a delicious sauce. The restaurant has hanging candles which truly add to the atmosphere. This is a wonderful restaurant for a nice romantic evening."
    Dined on 2/14/2014
  • "We dined here for an anniversary celebration not only because of the real bistro ambiance, but also because of the high quality of the food and service. The chef's special touch with foie gras tempts us every time we are here. Our waiter, Matt, was a gem and brought the food in a timely manner and knew exactly which wine to suggest for our meal. The wine list has special selections from "unknown" vineyards. Our server also was gracious and friendly. The quality of the food was also beyond reproach. Here's how much we like this restaurant: we drove in from Michigan to celebrate our anniversary here."
    Dined on 2/6/2014
  • "All previous visits here were great. Not so this time. Starting with the valet who disappeared, the evening was doomed. The room was packed, and service was very slow. That was fine. But the food that finally came was not. In fairness, my wife enjoyed her root soup and cassoulet. My rating averaged the two of our meals. I decided to have three starters, and the Lyonnaise salad was first up, and a real treat. Then, the fall: the onion soup, which has been terrific in the past, was badly seasoned with too much pepper and a vinegar-like backtaste. The tarte du jour, mushroom and tomato was soupy and obviously undercooked. By this time, I wasn't about to return it. Something was wrong, and it may be a while before I risk coming here again."
    Dined on 2/8/2014
  • "I love steak frites so when I saw the menu, we had to go. Ambiance: Quaint. We were seated in the front so I didn't have full exposure, but it's a good space that features a bar towards the rear. It was a nice gesture that the host offered to take our coats upon entry. Service: Something to be desired. The waitstaff was helpful, when they could be found, but took up to 10 minutes to get answers to some dietary-related questions. I can give this a pass as it was Restaurant Week, but this can improve. Food: Hit or miss. The steak frites were a letdown, with a bland, over-cooked steak. The starters and desserts were great though, so perhaps it's just the steak. Having driven up from Lincoln Park, we wouldn't repeat the trip."
    Dined on 2/6/2014
  • "Attended for restaurant week and was generally underwhelmed. Restaurant is extremely cramped and loud - but this is part of the ambiance as it does give one the feeling of being in a Paris bistro. Food was good overall, but I can't say I sampled anything extraordinary. Service was very good."
    Dined on 1/31/2014
  • "Overall, good. Service was a bit slow. But please, replace you "Wonder Bread" baguette with the real thing."
    Dined on 2/2/2014
  • "The food was excellent as well as the service. We had a group of 6 and everyone enjoyed their meal. We would go back!"
    Dined on 1/31/2014
  • "I visited Bistro Bordeaux for restaurant week, and I have to say, I was unimpressed. The acoustics in the building were not very good, and my fellow diner and I found ourselves shouting across the table to hear each other. Which brings me to the waitress and service, she was pleasant but did not check on us once after we received our entrees. This was a little irritating seeing as my entree was not cooked very well, so I sat there with my fork down and a full plate of uneaten food, but yet she never passed by. I ordered the mussels initially, which was a bad call. The batch they cooked for me was extremely slimy, under seasoned, and fishy tasting. However, they did sub out my meal with a smile and genuine concern so I appreciated that."
    Dined on 2/1/2014
  • "We had selected Bistro Bordeaux to give widely traveled Wisconsin guests something they probably can't get there - and it worked perfectly. One had Cassoulet for the first time and loved it. The wine list, typically French - and reasonable in price - produced only winners. All loved their food, including one who had never eaten Croque Madame. You get the picture - typically French food in Chicago is not easy to find. We expected it and got it. By the way, most of the diners seemed to be under 40!"
    Dined on 1/31/2014
  • "We'd never been to Bistro Bordeaux but thought we'd try it since they participated in Restaurant Week. We were impressed with the quality, value and ambience. The endive sale was a generous portion. Two of us had the trout which was delicious. My husband had the steak frites. He did enjoy it but said the steak could have been more tender. The Amish chicken also got good reviews. The creme brûlée was perfect - nice, thin, crispy carmelized sugar and creamy inside. We will definitely be back. We loved the busy, bistro feel."
    Dined on 1/31/2014
  • "The food was absolutely outstanding -- went with two friends and we shared 3 appetizers, entrees, and desserts. We all loved everything -- some of the best food I've ever had. Ambiance is wonderful and the service was friendly, knowledgeable, and always in prefect time to our speed. Just spectacular! What a find! And so close to home."
    Dined on 1/29/2014
  • "Always a great meal. Pascal and staff do a great job."
    Dined on 1/29/2014
  • "The food at Bistro Bordeaux was fresh and absolutely delicious, and for that reason alone I would be tempted to go back."
    Dined on 1/24/2014
  • "My fiancee and I have been fortunate enough to visit Bistro Bordeaux (Evanston) on a handful of occasions and without fail we leave thoroughly satisfied with both our meal and the service/attention we received (* and slightly jealous with regard to the kitchen staff's other-worldly cooking/food preparation skills). I won't bore you with the details of each of our favorite dishes etc. but to say that if you enjoy an expertly prepared meal, accompanied by an impressive array of wine/liquor options, in a comfortable, low-key. cafe-style setting and a reasonable price than you cannot go wrong with Bistro Bordeaux. Merci BB!"
    Dined on 1/26/2014
  • "Terrific French bistro menu with some of the best frites on this side of the Atlantic. Charming decor, good service, and great food and wine at reasonable prices........ What more could you want!"
    Dined on 1/24/2014
  • "Bistro Bordeaux has brought the French Dining Experience to Evanston, without the outrageous prices to go with it. The food and the service were perfect and the ambiance made us feel as if we were in a small bistro in the a South of France. For a romantic meal I would definitely come here."
    Dined on 1/25/2014
  • "Great food and service with very extensive wine list with mostly french wines."
    Dined on 1/25/2014
  • "The food didn't look like it would fill you up - but it did! Very tasty dishes - good choices for Restaurant Week. Great comfort French food - loved the touch of duck fat in the pumpkin puree soup. Reminds me of my travels in Paris. We brought our friends who live in the neighborhood who has never been, and of course they love it! Great location and certainly a neighborhood gem."
    Dined on 1/24/2014
  • "Excellently prepared food and attentive but not overly invasive service"
    Dined on 1/23/2014
  • "Loved the french intimacy, decor and formality paired with a hip, casual feel. The menu covered every expected French dish from the escargot to the coq au vin. No specials. We started with the escargot and the steak tartare. Both were good, but pretty much what you would expect. I think the tartare could of used a bit more chopped shallots. It was a little drab. We ordered the Skate Wing and the Coq au vin for entrees. The Skate Wing was excellent. Cooked perfectly atop of a bed of grated root vegetables. The chicken was also very good. It's a great spot for a date or a married couple out to drink wine and have a nice meal. Tight tables, so if you plan on having a serious conversation, the next table over may listen or join in."
    Dined on 1/18/2014
  • "An outstanding post-opera (matinee) dinner that capped a pleasant day. Excellent ambiance, food, and service. We will return."
    Dined on 1/15/2014
  • "Very good steak frites and salads My husband loved the trout as well Good service - a bit loud but still nice and lively"
    Dined on 1/11/2014
  • "This Bistro is cute and very authentic. We definitely felt like we could be in Paris. The food was very good and they had 3 Cote du Rhone offerings to choose from."
    Dined on 1/4/2014
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