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Bistrot Zinc

Bistrot Zinc

(Now Closed)
French Restaurant$$$$
Near North Side, Chicago
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  • Will S.heart icon on user image
    Will St MartinSeptember 27, 2015
    Real French dishes, cooked to perfection. Big portions, well worth the money you pay for it. It's still good value. Have some wine there, they can recommend the best wine to go with your food.
  • Bitches Who Brunch
    Bitches Who BrunchNovember 2, 2016
    Their execution of classic French brunch dishes is simply wonderful, and the beauty of the restaurant itself is just another great thing about this spot. Read more
  • Martin S.heart icon on user image
    Martin SlusarzAugust 9, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    Neighborhood feel, great service and excellent food. An entree for every mood. Consistently excellent and always a great time. Go here.
  • Bill N.
    Bill NewmanJune 25, 2012
    Try the crepe au poulet with mushrooms and sherry cream sauce paired with one of the cote du rhone blends. Finish with Creme brûlée and coffee. OMG!
  • Stephanie M.heart icon on user image
    Stephanie MattosJanuary 19, 2015
    Try their Rhubarb Gimlet or their mussles appetizer. So good, I conquered my fear of seafood cooked in its own shell.
  • Time Out Chicago
    Time Out ChicagoMay 11, 2012
    Wine-steamed mussels and butter-drenched escargots sate shellfish lovers, while onion soup’s beefy broth and gobs of Gruyère satisfy comfort-food cravings. Read more
  • براندا .
    براندا November 24, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    Best French brunch! This place dusky has a spot opened to sit and eat! Which is hard to find on Sunday brunch!
  • Lauren M.
    Lauren MeekFebruary 18, 2012
    Came here for restaurant week and will go back! Great service, friendly staff and excellent food!
  • A B.
    A BAugust 27, 2012
    The menu is in French. If you don't speak French, you can't read it. The wine and chocolate cake are especially good.
  • Tim B.
    Tim BrooksNovember 19, 2011
    Been here 10+ times
    Authentic French Bistro, consistently best moules and skate in Chicago. Simple wine list, friendly and well-versed servers. Neighborhood gem.
  • Richard D.heart icon on user image
    Richard DoonanJuly 25, 2015
    Great food ! Try to fit it into your schedule. Breakfast,lunch or dinner.
  • ISC C.heart icon on user image
    ISC ChicagoJanuary 23, 2017
    Standard French bistro; French onion soup and mussels are really good
  • Carole S.
    Carole SpinkMay 18, 2013
    Been here 10+ times
    My favorite French bistro in Chi! Haven't had a bad thing here.
  • Bill C.heart icon on user image
    Bill CaplesAugust 15, 2015
    Very pleasant country French. Not haute but good food and service.
  • Cat
    CatDecember 29, 2012
    best quiche you will EVER have.
  • Dulce L.
    Dulce LvMarch 31, 2015
    Really good!! The staff is excellent as well
  • Ezequiel C.heart icon on user image
    Ezequiel ChavezFebruary 10, 2013
    Try the pork cheeks, they are absolutely delicious. Great service too!
  • Josh M.heart icon on user image
    Josh MastersonApril 15, 2013
    The basilic is fantastic, as is the service. Great visit.
  • Christine S.heart icon on user image
    Christine SolorioOctober 20, 2012
    Been here 25+ times
    My favorite place for a glass if pink bubbly and French onion soup!!
  • Bitches Who Brunch
    Bitches Who BrunchDecember 15, 2016
    Voted Best French Brunch by Bitches Who Brunch in 2016!
  • Mike W.
    Mike WilderOctober 23, 2015
    Service industry discount daily - 20% off entire check.
  • J F.heart icon on user image
    J FernDecember 13, 2015
    Try the butternut gnocchi
  • Tim B.
    Tim BrooksJune 6, 2012
    Been here 10+ times
    Summer specials are terrific! Try the soft shell crab.
  • My Social One
    My Social OneSeptember 26, 2011
    No matter now full you are (and you will be) get the Creme Brulee!
  • Irene Yin L.
    Irene Yin LiangOctober 12, 2013
    THE MUSSELS melt in your mouth good
  • Unknownheart icon on user image
    UnknownJuly 15, 2015
    Pate and bistro steak
  • Leyla A.heart icon on user image
    Leyla ArsanMarch 18, 2015
    Snarky bartender - but in a good way
  • Vincent H.
    Vincent HuntOctober 21, 2012
    Try the brioche french toast
  • Pascale W.
    Pascale W.August 25, 2011
    Go for lunch and get the soup and sandwich combo.
  • Jordan Y.
    Jordan YoungMarch 27, 2014
    Muscles or escargot or both!
  • Taylor B.
    Taylor BApril 14, 2012
    Try the French toast! It's delicious!!
  • ISC C.heart icon on user image
    ISC ChicagoFebruary 3, 2012
    The French onion soup is amazing
  • Kristen P.heart icon on user image
    Kristen PeiranoMarch 8, 2015
    Great burger
  • Tom L.
    Tom LeonardJuly 10, 2011
    Been here 25+ times
    Try the Summer Colins. Perfect on a hot Chicago day.
  • Crain's Chicago Business
    For a perfect light meal, check out the daily quiche with a salad. Read more
  • Jaye J.
    Jaye JalsoFebruary 9, 2014
    Not your grandma liver and onions
  • Alexandra F.
    Sunday brunch
  • Alexandra F.
    Breaking fast with andrew
  • Diego C.
    Diego CepedaAugust 29, 2010
    A French style bistro in the center of Viagra triangle.
  • Amanda L.
    Amanda LehmkuhlSeptember 11, 2018
    Closed forever now 🙁
  • Matthew C.
    Matthew ClayJanuary 2, 2010
    Oeufs Epinard is the best - sparkling apple cider can't be missed!
  • Danny S.
    Danny ScottenJune 18, 2011
    RUN RUN RUN DO NOT EAT HERE! The bartender was cool though.
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