Le Bouchon - Chicago

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1. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   New York Area

   1 review

   vip
   3.0

   1 review

   Dined 1 day ago

   overall3food2service2ambience3

   Loud place, unfriendly service and honestly mediocre food. France, sadly was very far away…

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   Katie

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 2 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   The food was spectacular and the atmosphere was wonderful. I will be recommending Le Bouchon to all of my friends.

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   Steve

   Chicago

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 3 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Best French food in Chicago. Highly recommend for date night or any occasion.

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4. LG

   LaurenG

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 5 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   We’ve been going to Le Bouchon for 15 years and only once we’re we disappointed. (Everyone has an off day once in 15 years). But this was not that time. The duck for two was the best we ever had. Crispy skin with fall off the bone tender inside. The mussels were to die for. My husband had the onion soup and was over the top pleased. The portions were so generous we didn’t have room for dessert. Service was also outstanding on all levels. We have tried other French Bistros in Chicago and they never held up to Le Bouchon’s standards. If I had to make a small complaint is would be a desire to have the mussels and soup just a bit less salty…but it wouldn’t stop me from ordering it again.

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   vivek606

   Chicago

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 5 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Wonderfully cozy spot on a cold winter afternoon with tasty French comfort food. Fantastic lively vibe but still amenable to good conversation

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   debraT

   Naples

   20 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   20 reviews

   Dined 6 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   I could not love this beautiful little French bistro more. Have been coming for decades and holds a special place in my heart. The duck for two is so outstanding and this time we were so full we made our uber driver very happy by offering him our leftovers! Predictably delicious always.

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7. JS

   JillS

   Chicago

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on November 30, 2022

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   What a pleasure to return here after so many years away. The food was an absolute gastronomic delight. And the service is perfect.

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8. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   Chicago

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on November 28, 2022

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   It’s was delicious! The crème brûlée was out of this world.

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   Cristianb8

   Washington DC

   4 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   4 reviews

   Dined on November 27, 2022

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Amazing food in a great, cozy, bistro. Truly enjoyed the Parisian vibe, exactly what we were looking for. Will be going back.

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    TomS

    Chicago

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on November 26, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Escargot to die for! Awesome French bread to soak up all the goodness. Foie Gras that melts in your mouth. Lamb chops made to perfection! And the service is impeccable

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    darbid

    Chicago

    45 reviews

    4.0

    45 reviews

    Dined on November 25, 2022

    overall4food4service4ambience4

    Wanted to come here for a while.. small place in a tough area to find parking. Restaurant does have a nice feel inside but once you're there, its just another restaurant. They try hard with the decor to put you in a small french bistro but the wait staff is the opposite of the visual. Also one of the chefs had a long beard with no hair net. Yuk.. Space being a commodity, the hostess station was right next to a table. Being seated next to a small half wall where the hostess stood was quite the distraction.. discussing time off and work calenders. On the positive side. The food.. everything we had was very good. Foie Gras, duck, liver mousse, all very good. Onion soup was good except for the extra seasoning or cheese that was sprinkled on top.. it was a bit salty. Drinks were great as was the wine. Is it a destination restaurant? No... but it's a great neighborhood place. Bottom line? For our 40 mile drive in to the north side? We'll pass and spend our 400 dollars elsewhere.

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    GoodEats

    Chicago

    286 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    286 reviews

    Dined on November 24, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Le Bouchon executes expertly from the front of the house to the service to the kitchen, all the time being a restaurant filled with energy and comfort. We love, love, love this place. My trout wrapped around in puff pastry entree was outstanding.

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13. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Nashville

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 23, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Amazing experience. Great food, great service and great ambiance. Cannot wait to go back.

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    Buttons820

    Chicago

    22 reviews

    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on November 23, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    My favorite restaurant in Chicago!!

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    trynasaynicethings

    New Orleans

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 23, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Fantastic meal, one of the best I’ve had in Chicago. The trout was incredible, amazing service, cozy atmosphere, really can’t beat it

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    DaveH

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 21, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Always an amazing experience all the way around. This wonderful little bistro transports you to the heart of France everytime.

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    MFK929

    Chicago

    43 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    43 reviews

    Dined on November 19, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    Lovely food! Very good service. Wine bottle prices are on the high side, with not enough choices in the $50 range.

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18. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Montreal

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 17, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Le Bouchon is always the best. Never disappoints

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    LaSalt

    Chicago

    7 reviews

    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on November 17, 2022

    overall4food3service4ambience5

    Bread is amazing, as always. Food was consistently over salted at this lunch. Don't recall this being an issue in the past.

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    Meha

    Chicago

    5 reviews

    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 17, 2022

    overall3food3service4ambience4

    I hadn't been to Le Bouchon in a while and was looking forward to the meal. Ordered a beet salad and two steak frites. The beet salad was fantastic but the steaks were incredibly salty. Don't know what happened there, but I'm sure my sodium levels hit the roof. Still willing to come back again to try other dishes.

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    DierdreW

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 16, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Wonderfully authentic bistro food. Worth every penny.

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22. MB

    MikeB

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 16, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Simple and very well prepared French bistro food. Small place with tables close to each other - very French in the setting. Friendly service that’s very knowledgeable.

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    Betnice

    Chicago

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on November 15, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Love the food, the service and the ambiance. Have been here many times and it’s always great.

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    BenW

    Salt Lake City

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 15, 2022

    overall4food4service4ambience3

    Felt like a fun bistro. A bit cramped, but in a good way. Food was all well done, although nothing mind blowing. Overall nice night out and no regrets, just don’t expect a quiet romantic dinner.

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    ScottD

    Chicago

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on November 13, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    It was just such a nice experience, the food was absolutely amazing and the service was just as great Chloe is a true professional and her recommendations made the evening (gently leading us towards dishes we wouldn't organically order) but her recommendations ended up being our favorites. We will be aback!

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    jmmee

    Chicago

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 13, 2022

    overall5food5service4ambience5

    Food was amazing. Loved it here. Can’t wait to go back

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    Alex1506

    Chicago

    45 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    45 reviews

    Dined on November 12, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Always fun to have a date at Le Bouchon. As soon as pass the door you feel the ambiance of a true French Bistro. Food is great as always. Hope to see the Profiteroles back on the desert menu soon.

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28. WB

    WildBoar

    Chicago

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on November 11, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    Food was fabulous. Bustling and active environment which makes it noisy in a good way, but not conducive for a business conversation

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29. K

    Kuzu

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 9, 2022

    overall4food5service4ambience5

    The food was perfectly prepared and there was a great selection of wines. Overall a great experience. This was out first time there and it was a special occasion. The ambiance looked great but we were seated at a weirdly situated table that was a bit uncomfortable for the four of us. I'd recommend requesting a booth or a table away from the front windows to experience the ambiance better. Order the roast duck for 2. Best I've ever had and serviced with stewed cabbage and spaetzli. Drink with a Morgon and you're good to go.

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30. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Detroit

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 8, 2022

    overall3food5service1ambience3

    Food was tasty, hot, and delicious. Ambiance is very loud & space is very tight, be mindful in case you’re looking for something more low key and intimate. Service was awful. Hostess and chef bringing out food was great, but our waitress was inattentive, cold, and made us feel extremely unwelcome.

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31. GP

    GingerP

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 7, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    This place never disappoints. It is such a treat to come here. My sister and I have decided in 2023 we will not do Christmas gifts but just treat ourselves to lunch here frequently. Everything about this place is amazing

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32. AZ

    AdamZ

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 6, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Claire is incredible!

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33. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 5, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Everything we ordered was incredible (friseé salad, French onion soup, duck confit, rabbit pot pie, crème brûlée) and my boyfriend said the ambiance reminded him very much of his favorite cafe in Paris. The real stand out was the rabbit pot pie, absolutely delicious!! We’ll definitely be going back.

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34. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 4, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Still flawless after all these years

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    Blendi

    Detroit

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 4, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Fantastic, authentic and high quality French food. The inside of the restaurant reminds me of the French restaurants in the little villages. A unique experience in Chicago! Keep it up!

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36. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    20 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on November 3, 2022

    overall3food2service3ambience3

    This restaurant had really good reviews but service and food was normal not excellent for me.

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37. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 3, 2022

    overall4food3service4ambience4

    Wonderfully charming spot! Be prepared to be packed in & close to your neighbors! Love that they have half bottles selection! Service was great, small plates & dessert outshined the entrees, for me.

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    Daniel

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 2, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Great food in a small, fun environment. My only regret is I didn't save room for dessert.

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    Cody

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 2, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Le Bouchon transports you to a bustling French bistro in the heart of a Parisian neighborhood. The food is rich and full of flavor. Of the dishes that stood out the most, the escargot and French onion soup are far and away some of the best we have ever tried. The steak frites and duck leg were also very good. It is rare to find a restaurant where every dish meets and even goes beyond expectations - however Le Bouchon stood up to the challenge. We would return.

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    Anne

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 31, 2022

    overall5food4service4ambience3

    Food was great although one appetizer was slightly cold; overall the meal was AMAZING and we were very pleased with the service, flavors, menu, and wine list.

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