Le Bouchon - Chicago

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   BobbyC

   Chicago

   3 reviews

   vip
   4.0

   3 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

   overall4food5service5ambience4

   The FOOD is the star here! Imagine this is very similar to a bustling bistro in Lyon. Service is efficient and not rushed. The noise level is loud so beware. We will certainly be back again.

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2. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 2 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   I took my kids to celebrate my daughter’s 21st bday. Was wonderful food and a great time!

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3. K

   Kalorama

   Chicago

   4 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   4 reviews

   Dined 3 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience4

   Excellent escargot. White asparagus was so decadent. Wait staff very friendly. Small space so very noisy but it was fun. Definitely will be back

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   Claire

   Mobile

   3 reviews

   5.0

   3 reviews

   Dined 3 days ago

   overall5food4service5ambience4

   Service was great! Steak was over cooked (ordered med rare but it came out medium/medium well) but other than that all of the food was very well prepared. We had the mussels, onion soup, lamb and streak frites. We enjoyed French 75s, French Cocktails and the rotating Gamay! All great! We were too full for dessert but will save room next time to try the crème brûlée!

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   DennisB

   Memphis/West TN

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 3 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience3

   We had lunch but ate enough for dinner. Service by Marcel was excellent. Mussels were our favorite dish though the lamb tartare was a close second. The bread was a little scorched but we don’t eat much bread anyway. Can’t wait to go back for dinner sometime soon.

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   Lkc1

   Chicago

   39 reviews

   4.0

   39 reviews

   Dined 3 days ago

   overall4food4service5ambience4

   everything was great but disappointed that they ran out of pate.

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7. FD

   FrequentDiner

   Chicago

   25 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   25 reviews

   Dined 4 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Great food, great wine and great service!

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8. MR

   MikeR

   Chicago

   15 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   15 reviews

   Dined 5 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Le Bouchon is one of my favorite restaurants. It is a perfect French bistro. The specials menu is always excellent as well. I will return there as often as possible.

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9. WL

   WestLoopFoodie

   Chicago

   19 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   19 reviews

   Dined on May 8, 2022

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   The meal was delicious and the staff were engaging and provided great service. It was a wonderful French meal!

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10. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 7, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Outstanding as always. The best mussels we’ve ever had!

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    Acustomer

    Chicago

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 7, 2022

    overall4food5service4ambience5

    Great Food, excellent bread, great atmosphere, high on price.

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12. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Nashville

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 5, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Wonderful food and a great experience!

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13. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 4, 2022

    overall1food1service1ambience2

    Not impressed with the menu .

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    CaronS

    Chicago

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on May 4, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Every bite, a delight. This French spot never fails. Unpretentious and out of this world at the same time!

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15. ES

    ErikS

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 30, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Great French food in a cozy atmosphere. Highly recommend.

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16. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Milwaukee

    3 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 28, 2022

    overall3food3service3ambience2

    Food not as good as le sardine

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17. MT

    xoxoMTxo

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 28, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Perfect spot for an occasion! We loved it. Can't wait to go back!

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18. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    New Mexico

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 25, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Had a wonderful birthday lunch at Le Bouchon. Everything was wonderful and Mondays are half price bottles of wine. The onion Tarte was a standout as was the maple creme brulee. Definitely not to be missed!

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    IanM

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 24, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    We love this place! Our experience was amazing. Thserver we had was the best part. She took great care of us and made the whole experience that much better. Food….I mean…OMG! Perfection.

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20. GP

    GingerP

    Chicago

    17 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on April 23, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    This is hands down our favorite restaurant in Chicago. It is comfortable, amazing food, service. Not one thing that we don't love. I am already booked for my birthday

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    WeiB

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 22, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    The food was great. Just noise was too loud. Service was great.

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    Jenn

    Toronto

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on April 20, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Nice cafe vibe . Lots to choose from on the menu. We tried the French onion soup, escargot , mussels and frites , and rabbit pot pie . All delicious .

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23. NR

    NancyR

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 19, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    First time dining here so we didn’t know what to expect but had an amazing time. The entire staff was very friendly and helpful with recommendations. The food was just simply fantastic. We’re looking forward to our next dinner

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    ConnieC

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 15, 2022

    overall2food2service4ambience4

    Unfortunately Bouchon is very different from what made it an essential restaurant in the past. The magic of La Sardine and Bouchon is no longer present and it reflects on the menu and quality of the food. The short cut of using puff pastry on everything including 3-4 en croute dishes does not go unnoticed. Worse was a flat soufflé that was served despite falling into a mess, followed by a vol au vent side dish burnt to black. All in all it was a disappointing experience.

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    Palita

    Chicago

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on April 14, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Always love coming here. Thank you for yet another great meal.

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    NhuL

    Chicago

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 14, 2022

    overall4food4service4ambience3

    This is my second time dining at Le Bouchon. I came back for the seared foie gras last time I ate here but this time it taste different because the menu and the dish changed often, as our server said. We started out with the duck liver mousse macaron as our server recommended for us; it was not really my taste as it has a really strong scent of the liver (maybe it's a personal thing). I actually also came back for the snails, a must try! The caramelized onions with bacon pie was very tasty as well! Overall, the restaurant is packed even though we dine on a Wednesday night. I find that the noise level is pretty high, but we don't really mind it since it does make the ambience feel more energetic.

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    NancyC

    Chicago

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on April 13, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    a wonderful place, great food, good service; very small so make reservations.

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    Jasmine

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 12, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Always amazing! My favorite restaurant in Chicago

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29. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 9, 2022

    overall4food5service4ambience4

    We love this spot in town because it really feels like a getaway to France. If you’ve been, you know the tables are right on top of each other which personally I think adds to the charm. We had to wait a few extra minutes past our reservation time, but once seated we enjoyed the unique and decadent food. Service was great! We’ll definitely be back.

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30. TM

    TamarM

    Chicago

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on April 9, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    The food, service and quality is amazing. We live in the neighborhood and love coming here.

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31. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 8, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Always fabulous food, service and cozy atmosphere

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    7777777

    East Texas

    18 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on April 8, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience3

    Terrific food and attentive staff. But, don’t go if you aren’t prepared for tiny space between tables and such a loud vibe that you have to almost shout to have a conversation.

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    Chicagofrequentguest

    Chicago

    93 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    93 reviews

    Dined on April 7, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Always a great experience. Great, authentic French Bistro fare. Excellent wine list. Low key, friendly service. A true Neighborhood gem. Reservations a must for lunch and dinner as it’s always busy!

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34. M

    Molmik

    Chicago

    8 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on April 7, 2022

    overall3food5service1ambience4

    The food was absolutely wonderful. Very comparable to any meal we have had in France. Feels much like a bistro. Small and noisy but that’s OK as it adds to the experience. What was not at all equal to the food was the service. Our server was not good at all and frankly did not seem like she wanted to be there. We overheard her tell someone she was working a double. While empathetic to her hours it did not excuse her attitude. She tried to rush us through our order because sometimes it takes 20 minutes for the food to come out. We explained that we were not in a rush and would put in our main food order after our appetizer arrived. Clearly that did not fit her schedule abs she was very short with us from that point forward. It’s a shame as the food was so good.

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35. CG

    CarolineG

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 6, 2022

    overall4food4service5ambience5

    Our two appetizers (from the "special menu" -- soup with escargots and the boursin in little raviolis ) were outstanding!!! Truly! The rabbit dish from the regular menu was not outstanding, although it was good. It was just not very exciting or on a par with the 2 appetizers, although the presentation was beautiful. Service was great and our waitress was very helpful!!

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    hollyjolly

    St. Louis

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 2, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    My nieces birthday was over the weekend and we celebrated here the food was AMAZING as was the service!

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37. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on April 2, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Went to Le Bouchon with my sister and it was delicious as always! We got there around 11:30 and found the restaurant staggers reservations so it doesn’t get too crowded, too quickly (super smart). Service was great and one thing that pleasantly surprised us was how great the coffee is! We enjoyed the escargot, beet salad, steak frites, and mussels- this was too much food for us but made for amazing left overs! We also got a 2nd helping of bread so we accidentally filled up too quickly, but hey who can say no to warm bread? Would love to go again to try desserts but we just had no space!

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38. TR

    TheaR

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 1, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    i love every experience i’ve ever had at le bouchon! what a magical place.

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39. LR

    LisaR

    Chicago

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 1, 2022

    overall4food3service5ambience5

    Excellent wine selection, excellent service and cozy vibe. Food was good but expected better for the price.

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    bkeesh

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 1, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Classic French Bistro with all the classic dishes including Steak Fritres, Poulet Roti, all of which are prepared to perfection. A great place for a romantic dinner. There's a reason they've been there so long- it's a great place to spend an evening

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