Well, I thought I loved food before this , buuuut.... This place is amazing and the bar tender Aric is amazing . Robbie is a librarian, ask him about his favorite book. Ask him. Quietly. Of course. Shhhhhhh. read more

Brindille - French Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

The only disappointment I'd have to say is for myself, I should have gotten the tasting menu. Service was great and one of the best lobster dishes I've had. read more

Civilization is back!!!! Had the Foie Gras Burger and Softshells last night. Yummyy!!!!!!!! read more

Delicious - the soup was exquisite and the server had perfect wine pairings. Also -- the interior is soft and understated. read more

We had a 5:30pm reservation for Mother's Day. We showed up at 5:25 and it was cold and rainy outside. Despite us getting the attention of the service staff, they ignored us and didn't open the doors. Finally at 5:28 after knocking on the door as the hostess was looking at us, they finally opened the door and greeted us saying "the doors open at 5:30!" in a very terse tone. We turned around and left. That's not way to treat your clientele, especially when the weather outside isn't nice. read more

The waiter was being kind of aloof and not welcoming. (Not even similing to Mu friend and I when we walked in AND were ordering) Food is Americanized, nothing too special. read more

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7 o'clock. No dress code? Unfortunately my boyfriend and I had to rush through dinner at Brindille due to our own planning and a serious accident on I-90 slowing travel down immensely. We will be back for a leisurely enjoyable experience. Had the steak tartare (nice fresh vein steak chopped to the perfect morsel. Also love the crisp, bread shouldn't be the focus of tartare and I run into that problem at most places),oysters (which were a wonderful presentation as well as pairing of ingredients). Scallops were wonderful. There was some sort of compressed citrus. I'm assuming mandarin a couple ways... it would have been nice to have the dishes table talked by the runner. I was also curious as to what type of scallops they were. Had I known, I would have held onto a menu. Anyway they were wonderful. After the shared course, I myself enjoyed the Dover sole, wonderfully prepared with spring veg and capers which just added the touch of salinity the favas' sweetness. My wonderful date enjoyed the lobster and it was a generous amount of lobster with beautiful expression and not killed with butter. I don't understand why a place like Brindille, wouldn't expect their guests to respectfully match their attire to the caliber of service and ambiance they seem to purvey. Makes me question, is the restaurant struggling? Overall, wonderful experience. We will be back. I also am thankful for the accommodation with the sped up dinner. I hope it wasn't insulting to the kitchen or staff. read more

Brindille - French Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Worst service. Rude and pretentious. Hard to mentally get to the food taste because Maitre D staff is so rigid and rude. We had a reservation yet they penalized us for being two minutes early. The owner needs to reset the attitude to be customer friendly. Go to GT Seafood & Oyster around the corner. Much better. They understand customer service. read more

I had the opportunity to spend my sister's 27th birthday dining at the newly opened Brindille and it was was as amazing as promised. The decor was beautiful, the service seamless, and food perfect. Unable to decide on dishes we did the testing menu. At $150 each the tasting menu was a comparable rate to the a la cart prices, but provided the opportunity to taste so much more! Don't miss the oyster, crab, lamb and cheese plate. read more

Walking into Brindille, you quickly get the sense that if they put half the attention into their food that they do to their impeccable interior design, you're in for a fantastic meal. They put in more. I arrived at Brindille a good half hour before my party, so I sat at the bar and had a drink while I waited. The bartender was attentive and quick and my gin and currant caviar cocktail was refreshing. My party arrived and we were quickly sat and greeted by our server. We had been looking forward to our meal all week, so we were happy that he seemed genuinely enthusiastic about the food and excited about our experience. First up was some bread with maple butter that was delicious. We ordered almost every appetizer to share (frog legs, oysters, sweetbreads, crab salad, foie gras and steak tartare) and none of them disappointed. The oysters were phenomenal and the sweetbreads and foie were very memorable. The crab was delicate and well composed and the frog legs and steak tartar were also enjoyable. For my entree, I had the lobster Brindille, which was certainly the most decadent plate of the night. The portion size generous. You'd be hard pressed to find a more satisfying crustacean in Chicago. I sampled bites of the duck and sole as well. Both were incredible. For dessert, we had everything except the cheese plate. The Fantaisie au Chocolat was my favorite. The presentation was stunning. I also loved the roasted pineapple. The other plates were good, too. At some point I had the absinthe and champagne cocktail, which complemented my meal excellently. Brandille, having been open about a week when I visited, was very on-point. The meal was paced nicely and everyone in my party had a fantastic time. I'm looking forward to going back again; if they're that good after a week, I'm excited to see what heights they reach in a few months. --- Update: 7/24/13 Returned to Brindille tonight and ate enough with my brother to slake the hunger of a small army. Again, had nearly every appetizer on the menu and then ordered the duck for my entree. Enjoyed a cocktail and a nice syrah. The meal was so outstanding that I considered walking into the kitchen to kiss a cook directly on the mouth. Any kinks since opening have been utterly obliterated. This was easily one of the two most satisfying fine dining meals I've had this year, and considering the other one was in Mexico City, Brindille is hitting the spot in Chicago. read more

Can I give zero stars? Unorganized, inconsistent, thieves! I will never support another restaurant from Carrie Nahabedian again. Naha was one of my favorite restaurants for over 11 years when I first discovered it. I sent multiple friends and clients there to eat, treated family members there on their birthdays, celebrated my own birthday there once or twice. A client of mine bought me a $200 gift certificate for Christmas 2017 for Naha. I fell rather ill for 3 weeks in January and was finally feeling better for Valentine's Day looking forward to our reservation at Naha. However, we found out that week that Naha changed their menu and was no longer serving the fish dish I was looking forward to. So, I inquired about using my gift certificate at Brindille instead. I was told by Carrie that "it's usually not a problem," however, we were denied. So, I figured I'd wait to use it for another time. I found out Naha closed a few months after they did. I inquired to Brindille about using our credit there then. They said we could, or await Carrie's new restaurant in the fall. However, that restaurant has since been much delayed. I tried using it at Brindille again for our anniversary in August, but was told that the certificate would no longer be accepted at Brindille and to wait for the new restaurant. Another time my husband called, and they had said we could use the certificate at Brindille anytime, but it's only worth 75% of the value. If we wanted to use the full value, we should await the new restaurant. The new restaurant is no where in sight, so I ask them to make an acceptation to use our credit at Brindille, even though I am now told gift certificates were only accepted until August 1st. Ok, then...I'm denied again and again, the story changes every time. Later Carrie tells me Naha gift cards were never accepted at Brindille. So why do I have an email from you stating that "it is usually not a problem,"?? JUST GIVE ME A REFUND!! Nope, sorry we won't do that. Thieves! Do not support this restaurant that does not value customers who send others to and support their restaurant. Plenty of better places in Chicago that value loyal clientele. Another lesson to learn is to not buy gift certificates for restaurants with only 1 location as this could sadly happen to you or the person you are gifting to. $200 down the drain to inconsistent, ungrateful, unorganized, thieves. read more

Items Experienced: Jean d'Arc - No. 3 Gin, White Currant Jam, Black Currant Caviar Semolina Bread with Honey Butter Prince Edward Island Oysters, Eggs Brouilles, Leeks, Oscietra Caviar Steak Tartare with Flavors of Rye, Sorrel, Pickled Mustard Seeds, Arugula, Quail Egg Dover Sole Meuniere with Rissole Potatoes, Watercress, Meyer Lemon, Horseradish Loup de Mere with Summer Squash and Blossoms, Smoked Whitefish, Heirloom Tomatoes, Sauce Basquaise Roasted Scallops with Uni Custard, Parsley Scallion Puree, Finger Lime, Dried Satsuma Orange, Cucumber, Tapioca, Marrow Emulsion Lobster Brindille with a Remoulade of Parsnip and Celeriac, Haricot Vert, Sugar Snap Peas, Cherry Tomatoes, Fragrant Greens Hand Cut Noodles with Foraged Canterelles, Red Wine Braised Snails, Gesier de Poulet, Fines Herbs Veal Sweetbreads, Loin and Rillette of Rabbit, Pearl Onions, Purslane, Golden Beet, Ginger and Cocoa Foie Gras and Saffron-Poached Rhubarb, Preserved Crimson Sultanas, Scented Brioche, Bourriers de Venise Tranche of Duck Breast and Foie Gras, Beluga Lentils, Belgian Endive, Scarlet Turnips, Cipollini Onions, Sutters Plum Grilled Lamb Loin Scented with Lavender and Orange, French Horn Mushrooms, Swiss Chard, Young Turnips, Sauce Gribiche Wagyu Ribeye - Puff Pastry, Shaved Artichokes, Vin Jaune, Micro Greens, Foraged Mushrooms, Preserved Ramps Fantasie au Chocolat Warm Baked Cherry & Almond Clafoutis, Crème Chantilly Vanilla Bourbon pate de fruit, Raspberry Truffle Defiantly French in an era when such restaurants are few and far between dinner at Brindille was planned as the centerpiece of my first day in Chicago and joined by a friend at 5:30 it can simply be said that Carrie Nahabedian's second restaurant on North Clark Street ranks amongst Chicago's very best, a seven-course and fourteen plate tandem-tasting for $155 per person allowing us to taste nearly the entire late summer menu with not a single course falling short of expectations that were admittedly quite high. Treated to educated and gracious service with a table drenched in sunlight from the wide front windows it was almost immediately after a brief conversation about likes, dislikes, allergies, and intolerances that our meal began and with a decadent cocktail delivered complete with mother of pearl spoon soon in hand as my friend sipped his well priced Bordeaux even the warm bread and honey butter would prove exemplary, the following flavors of supple tartare with herbal aromatics and briny oysters resting in eggy pudding just a glimpse of things to come. Truly a restaurant rooted in classic technique yet at the same time happy to dabble in unexpected pairings of pristine ingredients it was with perfect timing plus portions amenable to plate-swapping that our evening progressed and although each plate proved excellent in one way or another it was a trio of savories that shined brightest of the night, the tender duck liver richly accented with notes of saffron and cleverly set against citrus while the lightly cooked lamb and a caramelized scallop atop savory custard courses proved equally impressive, the later amongst the sweetest specimens I've tasted to date. Without a doubt one of the most refined experiences to open in Chicago over the past few years but not once stuffy or uptight throughout the course of our three-hour stay Brindille is the sort of place that every 'upscale' restaurant should aspire to be and as good as NAHA was during my lone lunch there several years ago, Brindille has decidedly one upped its older sister in nearly all ways - a Michelin Star or perhaps even Two seemingly destined to come in next year's guide. read more

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My significant other brought us here for my 30th birthday dinner, and I must say it was a great choice! This review is really a 3.5. Why only 3.5 stars? While everything was good, considering the price point, I wasn't significantly moved by anything except the Duck Breast / Foie Gras dish, and one or two of the side vegetables. I'm big on ambiance, and the ambiance and set up here was fantastic. To describe Brindille in one word: Gentle. The light plays well in the space as it peers in through the large front windows, but trickles off by the time you are at the back of the room, so there's a blend of 'evening ambiance' for everyone. The space is beautiful from the lightbox lighting, to the quiet artwork, multi-point lighting, down to the silverware. As for dress code, I would recommend wearing a formal jacket, or at least a well-kept dress shirt. Service was pretty much impeccable: attentive but uninvasive so as to keep the experience intimate to the guests ... just like any good French service should be. Our server recommended their sazerac, a favorite of mine, and I was not disappointed! One mystery to us was that while it was hard to get reservations, 65% of the restaurant was empty for the entire 2 hours that we were there. We shared these dishes: - Frog Legs, Blanc-manger of Cauliflower and Parsley, Ramps, Hazelnuts and Green Garlic - King Crab Merus, Tapioca Custard, Spring Pea, Cucumber, Pink Grapefruit, and Sauternes - Tranche of Duck Breast, Foie Gras and Wheat Berries, Young Carrots and Turnips, Watercress and Candied Orange Peel - Monkfish Tail, Burgundy Snails, Gem Romaine, Yellow Beans, Flageolets and Coriander Overall the entire meal was delish, but I felt the frog legs and monkfish in particular could have used a bit stronger seasoning. Don't get me wrong, they were both cooked perfectly, plated beautifully etc. but it was a bit plain on taste. Some find this to be the case on certain sister-restaurant Naha's dishes, so I'm not particularly surprised. Maybe that's just their philosophy and they feel any further seasoning would interfere with allowing the prime-quality ingredients to shine? Though I personally feel it would enhance, if anything. The King Crab was great, and all side vegetables of all dishes were really tasty! The dish that continues to shine in my mind was the Duck/Foie Gras dish. It was just so decadent! The foie gras melts like butter. It was such a rich dish I had to take little breaks to cleanse my palette and just reflect on the meaning of life, haha. The duck breast was cooked just right, and quite tasty, though honestly if I wasn't sharing it, I would have gotten bored with it ... it too could have used a bit more flavor. All in all, a great experience, and a great intimate Sunday evening dinner. They even surprised us and wrote my name on a special birthday dessert in chocolate syrup. read more

I came here with the Gilt 5-course deal. The service was fine (although probably not up to par with the type of ultra fine dining establishment Brindille is supposed to be) but the food and the presentation...are they even trying? First strike - we walk in, and the host seats us and says, I assume you're for the Gilt deal so here's the Gilt menu. Yes, true, but something about the way he said it was not the most respectful, but fine, whatever, its the food that matters right? (for me anyway. my friend was more offended.) Onto the first course! It was a hodge podge of olives, butter, pickled mushroom and other small unrelated bites all in different disjointed containers that just seemed completely random. Did I grab them all off a buffet line? Do the flavors even go together? Second course - I have no qualms eating frog and other "weird" things. I grew up going to Asian markets with my mom where they sell live frogs (amongst other interested live things), but the frog legs were fried and just threw onto the plate without my thought. You can clearly see the little bones and recognize the webbed feet screaming - hey, I was once a frog! Even I felt a little uneasy looking at it. The actual preparation and taste was mediocre as well. It was pretty mush the full leg, breaded, dropped into oil, placed onto a plate. I thought this was a fancy French restaurant? Mind you, the restaurant was completely empty on a Thursday night save for one big table of businessmen that seemed to be celebrating a big deal signed. The rest of the meal was equally mediocre and definitely not worth even what I paid for the Gilt deal - I can think of so many Chicago establishment where I can get a much better meal at half the price. I think the place is empty for a reason... read more

OMG... YOU MUST GO HERE.. Pricey . But worth every 100.00 + you'll spend.. The oysters top with caviar... Had me moaning like I shouldn't in public. The scallops, lobster Brandille, foie gras ( better than Paris ) all to moan and lick your lips over.... The service is spectacular as well... Can't wait to return..... Yum, Yum, Yum..... read more

Due to a clerical error I rated this a four star experience; truly, it is a five star extravaganza of French decadence. Enjoy, with my blessings. read more

Note... 3.5 STARS Was excited to try this place as it has such a high rating on yelp. I should mention my background experience with fine dining. I am someone who eats out a lot, but will spend over 100 dollars on a meal about once every three months (so not everyday). I've eaten at severeI Michelin star(or two) restaurants but wouldn't call myself a sophisticated food I was able to get a reservation the day of at 7:30 pm (and some other times available), which was awesome... but made me a bit nervous as maybe that's a bad sign? Although not advertised we ordered the tasting menu (server was happy to have us do it). Things I liked: great service, very attentive, pace was great for food, nice atmosphere but nothing stood out. Seating was comfortable! There were 8 courses in the tasting, some of things included: an oyster, steak tartar, tomatoes, noodle dish with escargot, duck roast with fois gras, and some delicious desserts (chocolate and a fruity one). Some great flavors and textures in the meal. I just can't justify the cost of $150 for the tasting menu... I came hungry (not starving) and at the end was not quite full. I'm 160 lbs so I'm not massive, I just think some of the portions were a bit too small, even for a tasting menu. Our server explained things and was very friendly, but the one thing I thought a bit lacking, was ensuring we understood what we eating. We were offered juices and coffee at the end, although would have been nice, spending as much as we did, I was hesitant about spending any more more (which may have been ALOT). Maybe best option is NOT to do the tasting? Was a great experience but can't justify the price. read more

Went on a Saturday evening with friends to celebrate a birthday. Pleasantly surprised when I walked in the restaurant. I was expecting it to be much louder than it was. The room is dark, but not too dark and the colors, music, and staff all have a very calming effect. The staff were excellent concerning everything from recommendations to service to attention. They were around but not at all in an intrusive way. Very friendly and very patient. The food was excellent (in my group one had the venison, one the duck, one a steak, and one chicken) and all were very happy with their selections. During the meal we were brought a potato dish (crazy delicious), rolls and butter (which were also delicious; soft and warm). Desserts were every bit as good as the main courses. Definitely a go-to spot for a special occasion. read more

My boyfriend and I came here to celebrate an anniversary. This is a classy place and I'm glad I made my boyfriend change out of his jeans before we came! For the most part we enjoyed our meal, but when I'm prepared to pay that much money (we dished out ~$300) for a night out I want to be blown away. There is a 5-course or a 9-course tasting menu, which were $90/person and $160/person respectively, but we opted to order what we thought looked the best on the menu. Starters (Pour commencer): I ordered the Curried Cauliflower Soup & my boyfriend ordered the Foie Gras. My soup was creamy and decadent with a lot of complex flavors. I would definitely order it again. The Foie Gras was delicious, as well! It was melt in your mouth tender and very rich in flavor. I always love foie gras and this was no exception! Main course: I ordered the Lobster Brindille, which was tasty, but once again I was not blown away. I probably would have preferred another serving of soup. The portion of lobster was decent, but it was served on top of an array of vegetables (sunchokes, fava beans, potatoes) that was disappointing. I think that the vegetables change seasonally, but mine were flavorless and did nothing to compliment the lobster. Dessert: We ordered the Bittersweet Chocolate Delice, which was rich and served with a refreshing side of salted caramel ice cream. It was a good dessert. Service: Our server was not very talkative, which isn't always bad, but I consider recommendations and checking in with your tables to be part of the overall experience & I wasn't blown away. I'm still definitely wanting to try out Naha, but I likely won't make my way back to Brindille. read more

Leaving 5 stars means the top of the top. After frequenting some of the best restaurants in the area, I'm letting you know that Brindille is the best. What's more - my wife called this her favorite restaurant in the world - coming from a traveler of dozens of countries and an appreciation for the details this is huge. The tasting menu is perfect and the staff are exceptional. Say hello to Jude when you arrive, you'll never forget your dinner here, I know I won't. read more

This is a 4.5 star restaurant to me. Seems like the owner/chefs are putting more attention to this new restaurant since I saw them walking around, talking to customers (we missed them by seconds because she was with the table next to us as we left). We've tried: - Non-alcoholic cocktail drink: very tasty citrus flavor; also has citrus-y bubbles on the bottom which is quite fun to taste - bread with honey-cream: One of the best. I don't know how they made it, but this is a must try. It tastes like strawberry whipped cream cheese, but tastes a thousand times better. I also liked that they continuously supplied bread without asking. -King crap dish: pretty well designed soupy dish with king crab merus - veal sweetbread with rabbit and vegetable: well execulated; very rich sauce flavor - Turbot with black truffle: dish of the day I would say. Maybe it's the truffle, but the flavor was very rich and turbot was cooked perfectly. - Lobster brindille: it had solid rich flavor; the sauce had rich lobster flavor but not to the way to overpower the whole dish. - Cheese dessert: 9 different cheese dessert. Bread was too little to have the cheese with. - Chocolat dessert: pretty well illustrated. tasted well. Service: It wasn't bad, but I felt like we were constantly overlooked. Also, the server never explained us about the dishes we got except the dessert. He did that more to my other tables. So one, not explaining about the dishes upon serving at a fine dining is not really a standard. We would like to know what we have in detail. Two, discrimination? why is it so hard to explain us about the dishes if you do it at other tables? Overall, even though we felt like we were neglected at times (I don't know, since neither of us drink, which means less total cost, which in turn means less tip for them?), the presentation and flavor of dishes were spectacular, and it was just short of scoring 5 stars. Oh btw no special treatment for our 2nd wedding anniversary (Refer to Tru review for our 1st wedding anniversary). Not that it was a big issue, but I could not help but compare. read more

Brindille is a classy place -- and a pricey date. Definitely foodie territory, though still quite approachable (much like its sibling, Naha, down the street). VIBE: Understated elegance, but comfortable. Muted tones, restrained décor, somewhat dim lighting. Romantic -- a nice choice for that very special date. SERVICE: Everyone was personable, warm, helpful and well-trained. GOOD: Bison short rib was rich and nicely put together. (In fact, every dish was rich and nicely designed & presented.) Ditto sweetbreads and rabbit confit. NOT SO GOOD: Lobster was tasty, but way chewier than I prefer. Banquette seat was not so comfortable after 90 minutes. Wines by the glass did not deliver good value, in my view. As might be expected in a fine French-inflected restaurant, richness was a hallmark of every dish. This was fun for a splurge, but frankly was a bit heavy for me -- I'm more into vibrant flavors, lighter textures and smaller portions. I would have enjoyed it more if the portions had been smaller (at a commensurately lower price, of course). Glad I tried it, though, and I would recommend it for those seeking a tony meal and rich French fare. read more

Had dinner here on Fri. night. Not exactly packed and enjoyed the fine dining here. Fave: presentation and flavor of the french cuisine. And perfect environment for dating, or special occasion (Def a bit dressy) Food: We did the 4(or 5)course chef's tasting menu, plus the pairing wine. Food is great and presented beautifully. Relatively light flavor, which I prefer. Service: A bit slow but very attentive & informative waiter. PS. Try the wine list and cocktails. Downside could be the price. read more

Here's a French restaurant that provides an exhilarating and innovative culinary experience - without going "fusion" or wandering into the realms of molecular gastronomy. Just superb execution on nouveau French. The veal sweetbreads (appetizer) and dover sole (entree) are worth a repeat visit. And I liked the selection on the wine menu - though pricey (you'll be hard pressed to find a bottle under $130). Deserts are very good - adding the right finishing touch without overwhelming. read more

Lived up to the reviews. A delightful evening. Appetizers were amazing and my beef dish was scrumptious ( and large).

The service and the meal was exceptional! From the moment we were greeted by the hostess to the end, we felt well taken care of and our every need was met. The butternut soup as my husband said was "orgasmic." I agree it was exceptional!! The venison and the salmon was delicious as well! AND then there was dessert...the doughnut with ice cream was light, flaky, and yummy! It's a beautiful space and perfect setting for a romantic dinner and New Year's Eve! Brindille will definitely be on our list from now on! read more

Went here day before NYE 2019. Pretty quiet space - well-appointed, dim but sufficient lighting, beautiful artwork on the walls. Started off with wonderful appetizers and the best dinner rolls I've had. Salmon was excellent - and this is coming from a Pacific Northwestern guy. Waitress was a complete delight and made stellar recommendations. Dessert and coffee was the cherry on top of a perfect meal. Five stars. Recommend going here for special occasions, treating your significant other or parents, or wowing a foodie visitor who wants to experience one of the best fine dining experiences Chicago has to offer. read more

Basically every element of Brindille gets high marks. The food, the environment and the service are all exquisite. The service was attentive and helpful. I never felt like we were abandoned, but I also didn't feel like we were being bothered or rushed. They gave us just the right amount of time to have conversation before ordering and between courses. They really seem to know their diner. The environment is lovely - it has a very simple and elegant look and is quite quiet without being eerily so. My only (extremely minor) complaint is that the table for three had one person on the short side of the table and the other two on the same long side of the table. It made it easy for the server to speak with all of us, but it was a bit awkward for us to converse. But let's get to one really matters - the food. This was an absolutely outstanding meal. The appetizer of short breads and rabbit was very well balanced and delicious. There were no wasted elements on the dish and it all came together very well. The beef rib entree was incredibly rich and delicious. The "sauce bearnaise and red wine" was delicious and complemented the beef perfectly without at all overpowering it. My dining companions both ordered the lobster brindille and I had some regret at not ordering giving how great it looked and how much they raved about it The by-the-glass wine menu fits well with the food and is clearly carefully selected, as it is short and manageable. My only complaint is that the chocolat dessert was very underwhelming - the flavors were fine, but there was very little to it. After such a delicious first two courses, it was a big step down. Regardless, I would go back in a heartbeat. It is very pricey, so probably best reserved for special occasions. read more

I'd be willing to forgive the dry, flavorless fish and the vinegary wine if the service was decent, but unfortunately, there is no universe in which waiting 3 solid hours for our food is acceptable. Despite the restaurant being the size of a matchbox, our server seemed to forget not only who we were, but who he was. Definitely seemed out of it and spacey. The music was loud and distracting, and the only thing efficient and enjoyable about our evening was when our check arrived and we were able to leave the place. When you're spending upwards of $300 for a meal, you expect to be treated and served as if your time is valuable. Instead, our evening was wasted - but we're going home now to order some Domino's. Will never return here again. read more

L-O-V-E! Everything about our dinner at Brindille was great. The food was amazing. They were out of our chosen wine but suggested a wonderful alternative. I really liked the decor. And the service was top notch. Carrie Nahabedian stopped by and chatted with some of the diners while we were there and I thought that was a nice touch. If you're looking for a restaurant for a special dinner or just a nicer evening out, I cannot recommend Brindille enough. read more

I'm a big fan of french cuisine, and most of my favorite places for a good evening out in Chicago are French. In an effort to get out of my rut a bit and try a new place, a friend and I decided to give Brindille. Simply put: it's fantastic! The evening started out with cocktails at the bar, and the bartender was great. She made some recommendations to us based on what we said we were looking for, and both of our cocktails were delicious. We ended up chatting with her a good bit, about cocktails, a couple of our favorite bars around the city, etc. So overall a good start to the evening. After we got seated, we decided to just have the 8 course chef's tasting special, and were not disappointed in the least. The tasting is basically just a sample of their wider menu, so you can also ask that some things be included or excluded. We largely threw caution to the wind, and let them pick the best dishes. It worked out well because dish after dish was delicious and beautiful to look at. Overall I found myself comparing the restaurant to places like Tru, Modo, and Next. While Brindille is pricey relative to your average night out, it's lower than those elite restaurants, and is really pretty close to that level in terms of flavors and service. So this is a perfect place for a special occasion dinner, and we'll definitely be back. One other note, I saw this place described as being "dressy", and wanted to clarify from what I saw. It's dressy casual basically. I ended up wearing a suit, but I would have felt totally comfortable in a nice pair of jeans, shirt, and a jacket. read more

Delish! From customer service to the very last pickin on your plate. I had the Dover Sole Meunière, Asparagus Viennoise, Grapefruit and Lemon Balm and let me say YUM!. Also, the butter that is served along with the bread is divine. Truly enjoyed the ambient and decor - cozy, simple and elegant from the moment you enter the first door. Also, the bartender was also very helpful was we first had a drink at the bar before sitting at our table. read more

Went here for a graduation dinner for someone and couldn't have been more impressed. Quiet atmosphere with very elegant dining room. Service was beyond awesome. Every dish was presented like art and tastes even better. The lobster was seasoned perfectly and cooked the same. Will be back for sure. Worth every penny. You can't get this kind of food and service in many places. read more

Love French food. This place is great! Fine atmosphere, outstanding service. File mignon and lobster were outstanding. Bravo to Chef! Few of Our friends had same experience and enjoyed this classy place. Thank you read more

Beautiful meal in a beautiful atmosphere. Everything from the service to the presentation was exquisite. Definitely a gem in chicago. Try it! read more

We had dinner there on Thursday.This was our 1st time.The wine list is excellent.My wife and I had the Copper River salmon which was excellent.We had the scallop appetizer which was excellent.The service was excellent and the ambiance was really great.The restaurant was pleasantly quiet it is a great place to have your cellphone off and talk to your wife or date. read more

One of the best meals of my life. I loved the ambiance. It was romantic and sophisticated without being overly stuffy. That being said the crowd is on the more 'experienced' side of the spectrum. The food was amazing. To start we had the handcut noodles with snails and it was a pleasant surprise. I was expecting something completely different, but loved every bite. The lobster brindille is perhaps the best bite of food I've ever had. It was amazing and gets 5 stars without anything else. The rib of beef was a let down. Get the lobster. The service was superb. We never had to ask for more bread, water, or anything. They were attentive while always on the outskirts. read more

Fantastic all around:) My boyfriend surprised me with dinner at this new Chicago gem on my birthday, and I was more than pleased! With a few modern touches, they managed to capture all the fanciness and theatrics which ultimately separate French fine dining from any other cuisine. Reserved, but knowledgeable wait staff (mainly men in pink sweaters... very cute:)) provide excellent service with the kind of sophistication that perfectly fits the overall ambiance. We requested a tasting menu (great value) and oysters (served in cream sauce with black caviar), sweetbreads, squab and soup, and was our favorites! Duck breast and Foie gras courses were pretty traditional but absolutely perfect, and duck breast did come with a surprise, it had a tiny little duck tongue between the breasts (my bf noted:' "right where it should be") I was also impressed with their elaborate (although on the pricey side) wine list. I enjoyed their elegant and trendy decor and comfortable seating arrangement (which is not unimportant for a long meal!) We will be back! read more

Had a gift card and the hubs and I went for date night. The food was very good, but holy cow was it rich. We both left with a belly ache. I would definitely go back for the lobster Brindille. It was sooooo good. read more

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My husband and I visited Brindille on our anniversary, and while the space and the level of cuisine is certainly appropriate for a special occasion, I would recommend it more for a business event than romance. The decor is impeccable and modern, but the monotone grey scheme lit by bright lights felt cold. Seating along the bench wall was tight. Our server was not personable, did not make eye contact, and when asked to describe a few dishes on the menu or tell us his personal favorites, he simply listed verbatim exactly what was printed before us on the paper. I was also a bit icked out by the absence of a single female staff member or server. However, the food is excellent. Squab, hare, and duck were cooked perfectly but the standout was the steak tartare first course - it was delicious and the portion was generous. read more