Chez Joel Bistro Francais Menu – Chicago, IL

Type : French restaurant

Location : Chicago, IL

Quaint, family-owned bistro serving upscale Southern French cuisine & wine by the bottle or glass. Based on 419 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.7 stars. Price $$

✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Takeout ✔️ Delivery

Chez Joel Bistro Francais 60607

Address:
1119 W Taylor St, Chicago, IL 60607

Phone: (312) 226-6479

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Hours

Sunday Closed
Monday

(Labor Day)
 5–9 PM

Hours might differ
Tuesday 5–9 PM
Wednesday 5–9 PM
Thursday 5–9 PM
Friday 5–10 PM
Saturday 5–10 PM

Menu

Dinner Menu
Soupe À L’Oignon Gratinée
French onion Soup		 $9.00
Soupe Du Jour
Ask your Server		 $9.00
Salmon Fumé
Scottish Smoked Salmon, Cream Cheese, Toast and Tobikko		 $12.00
Pâté De Deux Sortes
Duck Liver Pâté with Traditional Garnish & Toast Points		 $14.00
Assiette De Fromages
Assortment of Imported Cheeses Served with Fruits, Nuts & Toast points		 $15.00
Fromage De Brie Chaud
Warm Brie Cheese with Honey, Caramelized Granny Smith Apples, Apricot, Garlic, Pistachio & Toast		 $12.00
Calamar Grillé Au Pistou Et Jus De Citron
Grilled Calamari with Pesto, Arugula and Roasted Peppers		 $13.00
Escargots A La Bourguignon
French Snails with Garlic Butter, Pernod & Herbed Breadcrumbs		 $12.00
Moules Marinières
Steamed PEI Mussels in Herbs, Shallots, and White Wine Sauce, with a Touch of Cream		 $13.00
Poulpe D’espagne Grillé
Spanish Octopus Grilled, Japanese Eggplant, Roasted Pearl Onions, Tomato Confit, Sundried Tomato and basil lemon vinaigrette		 $15.00
Salade Maison
Organic Mixed Greens with House Vinaigrette, Granny Smith Apple and, Roasted Walnuts		 $7.50
Salade D’endive
Endive Salad, Mustard Vinaigrette with Granny Smith, Roquefort Cheese and Pecans		 $10.00
Salade De Tomate Au Roquefort
Sliced Vine Ripened Tomato, Red Onions, Basil, Roquefort Cheese, Balsamic Glaze and Balsamic Dressing		 $8.50
Salade Mediterranéenne
Arugula, Grape Tomatoes, Kalamata Black Olives, Baby Mozzarella, Oregano, Balsamic Glaze and Creamy Balsamic Dressing		 $9.50
Beet Salad
Red Beet, Organic Mixed Greens, Sherry Vinaigrette and Goat Cheese		 $8.00
Filet Mignon De Bœuf Grillé Au Jus De Cuisson
Beef Tenderloin Grilled in a Thyme Au Jus, Garlic Moussline, Roasted Shallots, Four Mushrooms, Fricassé of Vegetables and Mashed Potatoes		 $29.95
Entrecôtes Grillé Au Beurre Maître D’Hôtel
12oz Ribeye Steak with Garlic Butter, Roasted Vegetables & Pommes Frites		 $38.95
Steak Grillé Au Poivre
Center Cut Grilled NY Strip Steak with Crushed Black Pepper Corn, Cognac Sauce and Pommes Frites		 $28.95
Souris D’agneau Au Jus De Romarin
Braised Lamb Shank, Wild Mushrooms, Vegetables Fricassés, Garlic Mashed Potatoes and Rosemary au Jus		 $27.95
Coq Au Vin À La Mode Rustique À Ma Façon
Half Chicken Roasted with Lardons, White Wine, Pearl Onions, Mushrooms Served au Jus & Pommes Frites or Mashed Potatoes		 $25.00
Poulet Aux Romarin
Pan Seared and Roasted Half Chicken with Rosemary, white Burgundy Wine, Garlic, Pearl Onions and Roasted Country Potatoes		 $25.00
Magret Et Confit De Canard, Sauce À L’orange
Seared Duck Breast & Leg Confit, Wild Mushrooms, Red Cabbage, Beets, Poached Pear, Sweet Potatoes, Butternut Squash Croquettes and Cranberry Orange Sauce		 $27.95
Bouillabaisse Marseillaise
Assortment of Seafood Over Julienne of Vegetables and Bouillabaisse bouillon		 $29.95
Noix De Saint Jacques
Sea Scallops Pan Seared, Oyster Mushrooms, Potato Galette, Asparagus, Leeks Ginger Shellfish Sauce and Garnished with Tobikko		 $27.95
Filet De Saumon Grillé
Salmon Filet Grilled, Julienne of Vegetables, Asparagus, Potato Tournée and Mustard Sauce		 $25.95
Poissons, Plats Du Jour
Fresh Fish Daily – Ask Your Server
Linguine Aux Fruits De Mer
Linguine with Shell Fish, Garlic, Basil, Sherry Tomatoes and Extra Virgin Olive Oil		 $25.95
Ravioli Au Courge
Butternut Squash Ravioli Served with Garlic Cream, Grilled butter nut squash, Pecan and Truffle Oil		 $23.00
Risotto Aux Asperges Et Champignons
Arborio Rice with Fresh Asparagus, Grilled Portobello Mushroom and Truffle Oil		 $24.00
Pommes Frites
(French Fries)		 $5.00
Pommes Purée
(Mashed Potatoes)		 $5.00
Galette De Pommes De Terre $5.00
Ratatouille
(My Own Version of Provincial Vegetable Stew)		 $6.00
Épinard À L’Ail
(Garlic Spinach)		 $5.00
Haricots Verts
(French Green Beans)		 $5.00
Champignons
(Sautéed Mushrooms)		 $5.00
Dessert Menu
Moelleux Au Chocolat
Callebaut Chocolate Fondant Served Warm with Vanilla Ice Cream and raspberry coulis
Tarte Aux Pommes
Granny Smith Apples Soaked In Calvados Over Marzipan in a Puff Pastry Crust
Crème Brulée
Traditional French Custard with Caramelized Sugar
Profiterole
Cream Puff filled with Vanilla ice cream, Warm Chocolate and Toasted Sliced Almonds
Gateau Aux Amondes
Baked Almonds Gateau Served Warm with Vanilla Ice Cream & Caramel Sauce

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Reservations: opentable.com

Reviews

Michele L
One of my favorite Chicago restaurants that always makes a repeat visit on my list. The service is outstanding and the ambiance to die for. Outside is a magical oasis and inside is charming and elegant. So many delicious entrees to enjoy I could pick just one. Save room for dessert. The frites are a must. We tasted each others meals and all agreed the lamb shank was the winner over duck and steak.

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Javier L.
Was my first time there with my wife. I seriously don’t have enough words to complement this restaurant. The whole experience was excellent. Our server Nancy was fantastic, friendly, helpful. Food was great, I have to say the onion soup, I could drink a gallon of it! Sooo good! Seriously. Even on the end of the night, our valet parking guy Juan Carlos was so attentive and nice. You guys are doing a fantastic job. I have to mention the ambience of the whole place inside and outside is breathtaking. Definitely a place to come back over and over….

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D MUR
Love this quaint little French restaurant! We enjoyed the green salad, coq au vin and seafood stew. Everything was delicious. The portion sizes are large and the prices are very reasonable.

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The Windy City
We really enjoyed our dinner here on St Val 2023. The stand out dishes for us are the mussels & the duck.

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Vijay Patel
Cute French Restaurant in little Italy Chicago.

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Tracy Hoffmann
Great local spot with amazing French food. I’d highly recommend any special they offer, especially the soups. The mussels are also ridiculously delicious when they’re in season. Also, don’t skip dessert!

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Shelby Wheeler
We loved sitting on the patio and started with escargot, french onion soup, wine, and complimentary bread. Our table got a variety of different entrees and despite being extremely full, had to end the evening with dessert. The lemon sorbet alone would draw me back.

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Sandra Delgado
It’s my very 1st time eating I’m this restaurant & I loved it! The place is beautiful, the patio is beautiful, the service is the best the food really good & the quality is best!

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Satia S.
We made a reservation for the outdoor patio on Thursday evening, and we loved it. Hidden gem! Well worth the 10 minute drive from downtown. I started with the clam special, the filet was perfectly cooked (the sauce was so delicious I wanted to lick the plate), and blueberry tart special for dessert. My husband had escargot, steak au poivre, crème brûlée. We both loved our food — you could tell there was a lot of thought and attention put into each plate. Prices were also reasonable. Would definitely go back next time we’re in town.

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AJ
Great ambience, friendly, service, and a delicious menu. Presentation was impeccable. HIGHLY recommend.

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