The breakfast shop by the hotel lobby was closed so we had our breakfast here. It's a beautiful restaurant with good service. Coffee was horrible. Drip coffee was watered down so I ordered a double espresso shot which was also bad and sour. Just a average experience for an expensive place. I'm still willing to try it for dinner. read more

i want to give a higher review but the food was just okay. the ambiance and service was really good. and since it was my birthday they put us in a separate little area which was special. ive heard the buffet is good but the dinner menu was extremely expensive and i was a little disappointed read more

O...M...G... We went here for brunch on a Saturday. Soooooo good!! The basket of pastries as an appetizer had a chocolate croissant and a regular one. Both were amazing but the butter croissant might have been one of the best I've ever had. Flaky on the outside, moist inside. It was heaven! For the main meal I had the French toast with blueberry compote and lemon curd which was hands down THE BEST French toast I've ever had. My daughter Croque Madame was tasty as well. My friend had the Bavette Steak and eggs. My other daughter had a cheese plate. She's a cheese connoisseur and she said it had some of the best cheeses she's eaten. Overall if I had the means and didn't have to worry about calories I would eat brunch here every day!!! read more

Brass Tack - French toast was so good!! - American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Arrived with a party of four on Thursday night and was greeted warmly by the hostess. We were promptly seated, the dining room is warm and inviting, perfect on a chilly night. We ordered 3 appetizers to share, (Mussels, Octopus, and Steak Tartare), well seasoned across the board and portions were spot on, not skimpy or gluttonous leaving us excited for our entrees. Entrees ordered were Duck (duh), Lamb, Branzino, and Mushroom Ravioli. Of these the lamb really stood out, perfect medium rare. read more

Had a beautiful brunch here last weekend with a friend after reading the reviews for the recently-opened restaurant. I only had a small amount of time and would love to come back for dinner or a longer brunch with their bottomless Rose (!!!) I had the Croque Madame - a perfect combination of velvety cheese, thin sliced ham, perfectly runny egg, and a delicious bacon "Jam" - on top of a crisp bed of toast ...obviously accompanied by one of their Rose selections. Can't wait to come back and try more! read more

Brass Tack - Delicious Croquet Madame! - American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Fantastic restaurant and represents Michael Mina well. Service is exceptional. The French toast was succulent savory without being too sweet. I added a side of scrambled eggs. The eggs Benedict was also Delicious. You cannot gonwrong with this restaurant. read more

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I went here for Restaurant Week with a pal and we both had a great experience! The restaurant was very aesthetic and had a classy ambiance - on the 3rd floor of the Waldorf Astoria. Service was fast and efficient. I thought the food was great as well, and I especially liked the ravioli and macarons for dessert. Margeaux Brasserie is definitely one of the places I will come back to. read more

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Mediocre to not great food, terrible service. Way better places to eat in Chicago so wouldn't waste your time here

Excellent food and good atmosphere. Always like being here and I recommend it to anyone coming to the city. We've had James as our waiter on a couple occasions and he is really nice and attentive. Try the burger and duck fat fries. Super tasty. Also, the Caesar salad boats are a good starter for the table. Coffee is top-notch, too. A+ and look forward to our next visit! read more

Came here for a cocktail with my gf before heading to dinner. The bar has a great vibe and we really enjoyed the atmosphere. The bartender was very attentive and provided good service throughout our visit. Their bourbon and whiskey selection was very impressive although I ended up ordering my usual Eagle Rare bourbon. The food looked fantastic so we're planning on dining here the next time we're in town. read more

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Beautiful setting, excellent service and delicious food. The chilled prawn and Mac were my favorite. The salmon was cooked beautifully but lacked flavor. Was supposed to have a truffle sauce but didn't taste any. I would come back for sure to try all their other offerings esp their brunch which I hear is fantastic read more

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Very nice. Great service and although a limited menu food was great. Nice afternoon late lunch

Amazing cocktails and the hamburger is one of the best I've had. Expensive but worth treating oneself.

Went in for my birthday dinner with my sister. I was greeted with a nice birthday card by a very pleasant hostess. I ordered the surf and turf and two bottles of wine. Dinner was nice and the filet mignon was perfectly done to medium, although the shrimp was a little tough and overcooked. I was especially looking forward to the giant chocolate macaroon that is featured on so many reviews. It was good but not great. Service was very nice and their sommelier was very attentive, filling our glasses without fail. With tip, the dinner cost about $400 BUT they charged us for my birthday dessert (that's where they lost a star). I have never known an upscale restaurant to not comp a dessert on your birthday :( read more

We are staying at the Waldorf hotel for March break and was excited that for one night we didn't have to track out in the cold for dinner. Maybe it's a Monday night and they are a bit off.... Service was good enough but the Monday set menu was pretty lame. Salad, mussels and some sort of pastry dessert. We ordered the following: salmon Wellington Scallops app x2 Foi gras app Crab on endive app Grilled broccolini I would say the scallops were done very well but the rest was disappointing for restaurant of this caliber. The grilled broccolini was burnt where the leaves were charred and inedible. The foi gras didn't melt in my mouth like I had expected so it taste like a piece of liver The Salmon Wellington itself was perfectly cooked but the sauce tasted like someone just poured a bucket of lemon juice in it so with the capers it tasted like dipping the fish into a salad dressing. I'm guessing whoever made it didn't get a chance to taste it. We were going to send the dishes back it but I felt awkward sending our entire dinner service back to the kitchen. The wait staff again was great and attentive - no issue there. Definitely not expecting this from a Michael Mina restaurant read more

Great service and wonderful atmosphere. I come for drinks during happy hour sometimes after work and the bartenders are always great. They have a stellar burger, however they can char it so be sure to speak up. Their fries are DELICIOUS!! I'm sorry that I can't remember the name of these cocktails, however you should try them. read more

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This bunch was quite delicious. I got the Croque Madame Crepe. Wow. I don't have more words than that. The savory crepe was better than a traditional Croque Madame, in fact I prefer this over traditional Croque Madame. I would HIGHLY recommend this and would absolutely get it again. My table shared the Avocado Toast. It was ok. Nothing special. The toast hardly seemed toasted and there wasn't much flavor. It was $14 and I would not order this again. This dish is the reason I didn't give the restaurant 5 stars. I wonder if dishes are hit or miss. Service was great. A solid brunch spot. read more

Brass Tack - Avocado Toast - American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Everything here is so delicious! An absolute must-go-to restaurant in Chicago. My husband and I went here for restaurant week and were blown away by the fixed menu. Lobster bisque is one of the best things we've ever tasted. The short rib was delicious as well. I came here again with my mother post-restaurant week and it was just as wonderful. She got the salmon Wellington and I got a regular cheeseburger (don't judge me). Will absolutely be coming back! Especially for their happy hour! read more

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So lucky to have stumbled across Champagne Week! Enjoyed a delish glass of champs and the most amazing Nutella sticky bun. Appreciated the quick, attentive service. We were so impressed were going to come back for brunch! read more

Brass Tack - Nutella sticky bun! - American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Had an amazing breakfast in Chicago at Margeaux Brasserie. Our server, Steven, was affable, professional, and kept our water and tea refreshed the entire meal. The breakfast crepes and the giant chocolate French macaron were phenomenal and well presented. Highly recommended! read more

This place gets 3 stars because the ambiance and decor is well done. Cocktails: by and large, the house cocktails are sugarbombs. I tried two. Neither were particularly good. Food: I had the salmon, and although the dish was also interesting in the description, the salmon was tough and overdone. My wife had a filet, and this was just OK. We had the charcuterie as an app; this was also uninspired. For $300+ for dinner, Chicago has many, many better options. read more

I came here with a friend for brunch and our server was Jack and it was a fantastic and very welcoming experience. Our food was delicious and picture worthy! When we were ordering and I was debating between one thing and another Jack made the best comment ever, "Get them both! Eat what you want, I tell my girlfriend that all the time :-) " I loved it and really appreciated it and I'm sure she's a lucky lady. He was funny, nice and attentive and one of the bartenders surprised my friend and I each with a white rose as we left. I loved it and I can't wait to come back. Thanks Jack! read more

Brass Tack - Salmon Croissant Benedict, Fruit Plate and Breakfast Potatoes - American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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I went to Margeaux with my family for a nice dinner. The restaurant is in the Waldorf Astoria hotel, and it has a very elegant ambiance. The waiters and staff were all awesome! Very sophisticated and friendly without being condescending. We started with the appetizers: steak tartare, duck wings, warm Camembert bread, and french onion soup. The appetizers were INCREDIBLE!! I would recommend every single one. The duck wings were crispy with tender meat. You get 5 wings in a serving which are a great size. The Camembert bread has great flavor and the sour pickles on the side are great to cut the richness of the bread. The French onion soup was the best I've ever tasted. I did not try the steak tartare but the guests who did said it was the best they've ever had! For the main course, most of us ordered steak and one guest has the duck breast. For the steak, order slightly above what you normal would for temperature. Our one guest ordered a medium well steak that was definitely very medium. I had the steak tornadoes with the foie poivre (which I would recommend). It's a steak topping including blue cheese, onion strings and a sauce that really adds to the steak. They will cook the steaks however you want (even well done!) The guest who has the duck breast said it was great! I will definitely be coming back to this restaurant and bringing guests. Had an overall amazing experience! read more

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Possibly the best meal I've had in Chicago. Prior to eating, this hotel is just gorgeous, from the entry to the elevator, everything is just attractive and well put together. As far as food, I ate shrimp, I ate bouillabaisse, I duck, I ate octopus. Honestly, I'm not sure what I didn't eat. But each dish was fantastic, and each cocktail was just as good. The service was the star on top of the metaphorical Christmas tree that was this meal. Margeaux will be one of my go-to's in Chicago every trip from here on out. read more

Great drinks, great desserts, and a great atmosphere. Top notch service. Very cool that you take an elevator to get the the restaurant.

They offer very yummy happy hour with duck wings!! The cocktails are also half off and curated by top baristas.everything from the food drinks to the service is top notch. It's located inside the Waldorf Astoria but you can enter from the side entrance. read more

Circuses were very nice. We fortunately had a wonderful window side table with a view overlooking Rush St. Unfortunately that was the only highlight. Service was extremely slow and forgetful. Quality of food very Mediocre and very overpriced. Would not Return here. Not much evidence of fine French cuisine. read more

This is a consistent place for breakfast and lunch if I have meetings in the area. The decor is charming, the menu has variety, the service is generally okay. Their teas and coffees are good but even better downstairs. read more

I came for my birthday with my parents. Margeaux was one out of a select bunch of places that were calculated to be a good deal for restaurant week. Everything was great, except for the service, half of which was exceptional, the other half I expected better. The restaurant is located on the 2nd floor of the Waldorf Astoria and is a little tricky to get to if you enter through the hotel like we did. The inside is supposed to be reminiscent of a 1920's Parisian bar/cafe, I believe I read somewhere. It is very nice in there, not too loud, and has an upscale feel. We had an 8pm reservation via OpenTable, and unfortunately were not seated until 8:30, despite the table we were seated at having been open the entire time we waited at the bar. When we approached the hostess to inquire about our table for the second time, she stated she "could not find us" at the bar, where we explicitly said we would be waiting. The bar is not large and we remained in the same spot the whole time, so I'm not sure what happened there. The bartenders on the other hand were fantastic. The two off-the-menu drinks were well balanced and tasty. The other drink was great too, considering my dad basically said "make me something fruity, but not too strong or sweet." Who was not fantastic was our server, Steven. He seemed overwhelmed with several other tables. It took a few minutes to get drinks and another few minutes to get our order in, and when he did bring the drinks, he forgot my wine. He compensated a bit by giving me a slightly larger pour for the wait. He also double charged us for my parents wine when we each only had one glass; my dad is a diligent proofreader of the bill when we dine out, and this extra $26 was obvious. Steven was very much absent or not around for most of the dinner, though he did appear to be at the table next to ours, and to his credit he seemed knowledgeable about the menu when we asked questions. Who and what really saved this from being a 3-star or lower review was our busser, Nicolas, and the amazing food. Though only a busser, Nicolas was charming, friendly, funny, engaging and really made the night. He's French but spoke very good English and told us several stories about where he was from, what inspired him to come to the USA, what he has done here, etc. He deserves the utmost commendation and should be promoted to at least a server; I don't know if you can request bussers, but trust me, you want to be in Nicolas's section! Despite the service issues, we very much enjoyed our food. The food at Margeaux is of the best quality, very flavorful and seemingly authentic. We began with the small shellfish plate. The fish were fresh and all three of the dipping sauces were tasty. So tasty that my dad made a joke to Nicolas that he wished he had some sort of bread to be able to finish the rest of the sauces with. Nicolas brought us not one, but two baguettes which were amazing. He also offered us an older one to take to-go, which we accepted as well. Awesome! I had the beef tartar to start, and having had a bad experience with tartar before, this one restored my faith in the dish and made me a big fan of this preparation. I then had the loup de mer fish for dinner. It was a whitefish fillet, cooked properly with a nice, slightly crispy skin, served over a polenta with roasted cauliflower and escargot. Everything about it was great. Some might say the portion size was a little small, but with the three course dinner and the bread from Nicolas, I thought the portions were appropriate. I also tried my mom's short rib, which I thought was also fantastic. Melt-in-your-mouth texture with a rich, but not overly wine-y flavor like some Italian preparations. I ended with the chocolate dessert which was interestingly served in a low-ball wine glass but was rich and super tasty. Overall, great food here and service that was half blah but half amazing. I would recommend Margaux for a high-end French meal, the restaurant week menu was a good deal but ordinarily it seems a bit pricey across the board. You are paying for the Mag Mile Waldorf Astoria location, the Michael Mina name, USDA prime steaks, the freshest of seafood, a bunch of unique and high end items, as well as a bougie atmosphere, so it's probably worth the splurge if you can get a good server and Nicolas. read more

Went here on a Sunday morning at 9am. We had reservations but I don't think you would need them as it wasn't busy yet. We were a group of three. We split the fruit plate as a starter and it was good! It had honeydew melon, watermelon, pineapple, and berries! To drink we all had the coffee and enjoyed it. I split two entrees with my brother. One of them being the Croissant Maine Lobster Benedict. It was delicious! It came with a decent amount of lobster, and we were happy with it. We also shared the French omelet which was light and tasty. My fiancé had the Braised Short Rib and Eggs. He enjoyed it! It was a large cut of short rib as well, definitely got his money's worth. Service was fantastic! Our waiter brought out complimentary Potato Rosti since we had been asking about them. Overall a wonderful experience!! read more

Brass Tack - Croissant Maine Lobster Benedict - American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

World class service from Nicole and Kelly tonight. They made our night out in Chicago so special. Supreme attention to detail to ensure our every need was met. Their grilled oyster, mac &cheese and Camembert truffle bread were absolutely divine. If you are in Chicago, Margeaux Brasserie should definitely be on the top of your list. read more

Brass Tack - Scallops and lobster veloute - American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Went here for brunch. With all the lights on, it's not as sexy as it surely is at night but it's still a beautiful place. It's a bit confusing to get there though - on the 3rd floor of the Waldorf Astoria - the signage is not so good. This is an a la carte brunch. We tried the wood fired oysters - these puppies are covered in Pernod cream, with a chunk of bacon and then cooked over wood until caramelized. Yes! The lobster Benedict over croissant was delicious. Their version of croque madam was good - grilled bread topped with spinach, bacon jam, Parisian ham, cheesy bechamel and a fried egg - but was missing the grilled cheese element that I think is essential to the sandwich. Our sweet component of brunch was the cruller - a donut made from choux dough - perfectly crispy on the outside and tender on the inside - and served with probably the best lemon curd I've ever had. Service was good, the pace was Sunday-slow, and the coffee was excellent. read more

Super brunch experience! I met a few friends here on Saturday, and we had a great time. The ambiance is nice, but not too stuffy. They offer bottomless Rose for $25, and the pours are quite generous. Calvin, our server, provided tremendous service! (I'll definitely request him next time.) He was witty and attentive, but didn't make us feel rushed. The croque madame was cheesy and delicious. My friends enjoyed their benedicts too. If you are feeling indulgent, order the macaron for dessert. read more

Kevin Maya and Alex the bartenders were awesome. Excellent service. Bartenders mix drink was rock solid. Orange duck wings are juicy and fall off the bone. Very nice bar with great ambience. Very chill bar and amazing food. Definitely lives up to being part of the Waldorf. read more

This place was amazing! I made a reservation and they called me to confirm. We celebrated my wife's birthday and they gave us an awesome card and desert. Alex was our sever and he gave great recommendations. Our table had a cozy spot with a great view. I appreciated all the effort from the restaurant, It made our evening special. I definitely will come back. Thanks Alex and your serving team was awesome! read more

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Great place for brunch. French onion soup, lobster croissant sandwich and fresh fruit were excellent! We didn't make reservations so only bar was option but it was nice experience with live music. You must try banana tarte tatin. read more

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For a very special birthday meal, I chose Margeaux Brasserie and I am so very glad that I did. From the moment that my friend Laura, my husband Andrew and I walked in the door, we could tell that our night would be a magical one. We were promptly seated by the window and I received a handwritten card wishing me a happy birthday, which I will cherish. We then proceeded to meet our server and sommelier(s). Jesse was our server and helped us through our dining experience with great recommendations, a joyful presence, fun banter, and excellent service. Ryan was our sommelier and gave us a great recommendation for a white wine bottle, Sancerre; he also chatted with us about the food options at hand. Nicole, another sommelier, also stopped by and checked on us. Both sommeliers were great to chat with and both made sure we were having a wonderful time. After ordering, Angel (such a positive demeanor!) brought us our lobster gnocchi and I very highly recommend it. The lobster chunks and the potato pillows were so very pleasing. We then had delicious bread and butter and then our entrées arrived. I could write a three page emotional monologue about how good the duck breast was... It was truly the best duck I've ever had at any restaurant ever. We also enjoyed the pork chop very much - my husband ordered it medium. We also had the arctic char which was good...but honestly nothing compared to that immaculate duck. I'd recommend all three of our entrées very highly though. We also enjoyed the macaroni and cheese; it was such a unique presentation and concept. The last item we had ordered and shared was the Sherry-glazed carrots; it was such a surprise treat to see that they were also served with goat cheese on top- YUM! The team at Margeaux Brasserie provided us with a sweet little opera cake for my birthday and we closed out our night with a full belly and even more full hearts. MERCI and thank you so much to all of the staff at Margeaux for making my birthday night so fun and delicious! We will definitely be back! read more

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Overall, an enjoyable brunch experience. Located inside the Waldorf Astoria and exactly what you'd expect it to be. Classy atmosphere, attentive service and unique brunch selections. Perfect for a special weekend getaway. The French toast was so different and wonderful. read more

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Wow! We went for restaurant week and just fell in love with the place. Located in the Waldorf Historia, it's just gorgeous! The staff was amazing. Helpful, efficient. But- oh- the food. Just to dream about the Parisian gnocchi. And the drinks- I wish I could remember the name but my friend and I let her husband wait in the street while we hurried to fit in just one more round! What a treat- great place to go for a special event! read more

We tried Chicago Restaurant Week and celebrating a birthday night dinner. The setting was elegant and classy with romantic vibe. Foods were carefully crafted and very tasty. Just like how french eating it, the portion is small the way they do it in France. I love this place and it lived up to its name and status. read more

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