Looking for a tasty French meal near you?
Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the best high-end French restaurants around Chicago, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of where to fill the bill.
1. Les Nomades
Topping the list is Les Nomades. Located at 222 E. Ontario St. (between Fairbanks and Mc Clurg courts) in River East, the French spot is the highest rated high-end French restaurant in Chicago, boasting 4.5 stars out of 242 reviews on Yelp.
The restaurant boasts a romantic and intimate ambiance with smart attire dress code. On the menu, look for foie gras, dessert souffles, sweetbreads and more.
2. Everest
Next up is Everest, situated at 425 S. Financial Place, Floor 40 (between Van Buren Street and Congress Parkway). With four stars out of 349 reviews on Yelp, the venues and event space, French and vegetarian spot has proven to be a local favorite.
Take in the view of the skyline while enjoying specialty French cuisine. Try chef Joho’s seven-course dégustation menu, the seven-course vegetarian dégustation menu or select from the three and four course pre fixe menus.
3. Cook Au Vin
Bucktown's Cook Au Vin, located at 2256 N. Elston Ave., is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the fancy cooking school and French spot four stars out of 194 reviews.
Cook Au Vin is known for its crepes, pastries and bread. Take one of the cooking classes to try your hand at French cuisine under the guidance of a chef.
4. Brindille
Brindille, a wine bar and French spot in River North, is another pricey go-to, with four stars out of 140 Yelp reviews. Head over to 534 N. Clark St. to see for yourself.
Chef Carrie Nahabedian offers a menu with foie gras, squab and lamb saddle dishes. Try the chef's five or eight course tasting menu with a wine pairing.
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