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Gold Coast · French · $$$

Bistronomic

4.5848 reviews ·Opentil 8:30 tonight
We spent a fantastic evening with Bistronomic last night celebrating our annual mommy-only trip
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Bistronomic — well-regarded french in Gold Coast. The decor hasn't changed, and it doesn't need to. You can taste the generations behind this. "The duck confit was tender with crispy skin, the French toast was rich, custardy and decadent" — Cecile Chung [$$$, patio]

☀️Patio — a Gold Coast classic in summer.

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840 N Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL 60611
Gold Coast
Today5-8:30PM
Sun10AM-2PM, 5-8:30PM
MonClosed
Tue5-8:30PM
Wed–Thu11AM-2PM, 5-8:30PM
Fri11AM-2PM, 5-9PM
Sat10AM-2PM, 5-9PM
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What 848 diners keep saying

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Review photo by allison
Jun 2026

The duck and french toast as well as the rhubarb pancakes are next level- elevated in every way. Flavors are profound. Always try to stop in when visiting. They nail it every time! Thank you!

allison

allison

18 reviews on Google

Review photo by Derrick
Jun 2026

Our first visit! Frank welcomed us and took care of us. I loved the Gazpacho. It's very authentic. We had a house in Barcelona for about 10 years so I know gazpacho pretty well. It was perfection! The beat was also a big hit. Loved it! We live around the corner and we'll be back often.

Derrick

Derrick

1017 reviews on Google

Review photo by Simon Shlain
Apr 2026

Excellent service and truly delicious food. The atmosphere was charming and authentic, and every dish we tried was full of flavor. The staff was attentive, friendly, and made the whole experience feel special. Definitely a place worth coming back to!

Simon Shlain

Simon Shlain

49 reviews on Google

Review photo by Steven Lin
Apr 2026

Charming French restaurant. We tried the duck leg confit based on reviews and they were spot on. The server helpfully pointed out that it comes with a small salad, so we skipped our salad order. We also tried the pork chop. Someone, a chef(?), came to check up on us twice on what we thought of it. We were happy to tell him that it was excellent. The smoky aroma and capers really helped it stand out. The mashed potatoes also paired nicely with it. This was a wonderful meal.

Steven Lin

Steven Lin

340 reviews on Google

Review photo by Monika Diwakar
Apr 2026

Great drink and food with sweet ambience, awesome service.

Monika Diwakar

Monika Diwakar

98 reviews on Google

Review photo by Nazgul Mokeeva
Apr 2026

It was a wonderful experience when we went there for the first time. When we returned it was even better.

Nazgul Mokeeva

Nazgul Mokeeva

45 reviews on Google

Review photo by Thanasi Loukas
Apr 2026

Great French food. Authentic and great service. Check it out.

Thanasi Loukas

Thanasi Loukas

82 reviews on Google

Review photo by Jennifer Heider
Mar 2026

Simply delicious- authentic perfection!! French favorites executed beautifully and every damn time we eat every last bite … such an underrated gem in Chicago- zero scene, just simple bistro quality real food

Jennifer Heider

Jennifer Heider

16 reviews on Google

Review photo by Melanie Szasz
Mar 2026

Phenomenal! I threw a surprise birthday party for my boyfriend here. Lulu and her team went above and beyond expectations in order to make it so special for us. Food and vibes were amazing! Highly recommend Bistronomic for any occasion and will return in the future. Thanks again! (:

Melanie Szasz

Melanie Szasz

2 reviews on Google

Review photo by Christopher Peters
Feb 2026

French cuisine during restaurant week, woth the wine pairing and dessert. It was fantastic, didn't leave hungry as the plates are smaller but very rush, and the dessert was outstanding!

Christopher Peters

Christopher Peters

39 reviews on Google

Review photo by Mahitha Unnikrishnan
Feb 2026

Loved the food and service. Cherry diplomate is one of the best desserts I ever had.

Mahitha Unnikrishnan

Mahitha Unnikrishnan

20 reviews on Google

Review photo by Yabee Chiu
Feb 2026

The atmosphere is wonderful. Everyone is welcoming you and the services are fantastic! The chef has a great sense of humor, and the food is delicious as well! I will come back just to enjoy the meal and the service. Is such a good restaurant 😋❤️ Merci beaucoup🙏

Yabee Chiu

Yabee Chiu

19 reviews on Google

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