Chez Simo Bistro

1968 W Lawrence Ave, 60640-4010 - Chicago
Recommended by Sluurpy: 2025 2024 2021
🏆 #1071 of 6374 restaurants in Chicago
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€€ French European
Known for: european salad duck polenta
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4.4/5
212 recommendations

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🚚 Delivery 🥡 Takeout 🍽️ Dine-in 🍷 Wine 📅 Reservations Wheelchair accessible Accessible restroom

💬 What people say

Prices 12 French onion soup 12 Escargot 8 Lamb shank 6 Creme brulee 6 Feel 5 Steak 5 Entrees 5

Contact Information

📞 Phone: +1 773-334-7466
📍 Address: 1968 W Lawrence Ave, Chicago

🕐 Opening Hours

Closed
Monday1 05:00 PM - 08:45 PM
Tuesday2 05:00 PM - 08:45 PM
Wednesday3 05:00 PM - 08:45 PM
Thursday4 05:00 PM - 09:45 PM
Friday5 05:00 PM - 09:45 PM
Saturday6 Closed
Sunday7 Closed

Google Reviews

4.4/5
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141 Google reviews
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Adam Graff

★★★★★ 5/5
Pretty casual French food. Really tasty. Hadn't had French onion soup in a long time. Steak frites for the picky eaters. We over-ordered for our first time there, and glad we did.
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Paul Bradley

★★★★★ 5/5
The steak auto poivre was phenomenal. Best ever that my wife and I experienced. Very quiet and intimate. Great bistro music playing. BYOB so super affordable for classic French cuisine. Highly recomended.
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Mary Bradley

★★★★★ 5/5
Wonderful warm atmosphere. Nice concise menu with specials every nite. Hard to chose between the trout, duck, beef bourginon, Coq a Vin and more. We ordered the steak poivre..steak in peppercorn sauce...out of this world! Tender juice steak and the best peppercorn sauce I ever had! Highly recommend! Best part ... They are BYOB! Support this great restaurant!
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Bob Radycki

★★★★★ 5/5
The BEST French restaurant in Chicago and it happens to be in my neighborhood! The owners are very friendly and it's BYOB. It's also BYOFM (Bring your own French Music) and the owner will play your French CD. Come early during the week between 5 to 6:30pm for the discounted pre-fix menu. Off the regular menu absolutely try the duck (canard) , the steak poivre, roasted pork, or the fish. Finish it off with Creme Brule, chocolate mousse, etc. Modest prices and high quality food. Bon Appetit!
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Joel Buchanan

★★★★★ 5/5
We dropped in on a Tuesday evening and the place was busier than expected. BYOB. We each had the Prix Fixe dinner (available 5pm to 6:30pm on weekdays) which consists of a soup/salad, an entree and dessert. Everything was delicious. I especially liked the desserts. Staff was efficient and friendly. Decor was eclectic and homey. Looking forward to coming back.
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Keith Krellwitz

★★★★★ 5/5
Went here with a group of friends on New Year's Eve and had a great time. The food was excellent and the service was spot on. I had the French onion soup, escargot, and beef bourgognone. I would highly recommend going there for dinner.
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Jeremy DuBrul

★★★★☆ 4/5
Really fine French Cuisine Fun, quirky little place that DESERVES your ATTENTION! The food is excellent and reasonably priced. Added bonus is; it is BYOB and there is a very well stocked liquor store RIGHT ACROSS the street from this gem on the North Side.
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Katastic Fantastic

★★★★★ 5/5
Excellent food and service. Great prices and a wonderful place for a night out with friends. Not the type of place where you run in and run out. But that's okay with me!
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Trevor Crawford

★★★★★ 5/5
Best French onion soup I've had in Chicago! Amazing steak au poivre with deliciously thin and crispy fries. The mussels were amazing too with a fantastic cream sauce. My wife had a delicious lamb shank too, and then we split a creme Brule at the end, which was delicious! Yes its not cheap, but it was delicious. We loved the atmosphere and the service. We will be returning for special occasions!
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Paula Tinjaca

★★★★★ 5/5
By far the best soupe à l'oignon that I've had in a very long time! This is a great BYOB family owned and run restaurant, with great service and ambiance! When you can speak french to the staff, you know you are at the right place to eat french food! I'll be back soon for more soup.
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