A unique, intimate spot to enjoy well crafted French food. While for some the menu may seem a bit intimidating or hard to navigate, after being there I would encourage you if you’re going to truly explore French cuisine this would be a place to try it in Chicago! We had salads and pommes frites to
Loveddddd this little intimate French bistro! Definitely a new favorite. The bread with their special oil is great. French onion soup is bomb! We had the grilled calamari, good flavor but I know now I just prefer fried calamari. The steak with the peppercorn sauce is oh so yummy. I had the half chic
Free street parking if you can find it. We found some free spots close to our reservation time. Service was exceptional. Every dish was superb, can’t find any faults. Price is standard for this type of cuisine.
-grilled calamari with pesto, arugula, and roasted peppers
-Frog legs with garlic spinac
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 th
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
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.
Exceptional cuisine, a charming ambiance, attentive service, and beautiful music. Very happy that I celebrated birthday here and look forward to returning with friends and loved ones
We really enjoyed our dinner here on St Val 2023. The stand out dishes for us are the mussels & the duck.
We had spent 2 weeks in Belgium this past summer, and ate mussels everywhere. We both agreed that the flavor here at Chez Joel was better than any of the many we tried in The Land of Mussels...
We chose the restaurant to celebrate a 2 year anniversary and I recommend this venue to anyone looking for any occasion - but it definitely leans towards intimate/romantic.
My partner speaks French, so we were both pleasantly surprised when our waiter, Omar, who was welcoming and witty, was able to
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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