Oh my gosh, what wonderful food, and we love the family who runs Jack's! My brother and sister-in-law are regulars, and we're so happy they introduced us to this restaurant. Every one of the appetizers and dishes we tried was exquisite, the wine was paired perfectly, and it was a really nice experience all around (Jack even played a few numbers on the saxophone!). We were celebrating a family birthday and several of us are older or higher-risk and still distancing, so they also ensured that we had a secluded place in the atmospheric patio area. read more

Every few years, a place wakes me up from review retirement. Sometimes it's a place that's so great. Don't worry, this is not one of those places. I don't know about the rest of the menu. But I had the worst "Beef Wellington" that any human has ever had the displeasure of having. We will take a look at the photos together. Let's start with the greasy puff pastry. I should have known, guys. I should have known. Followed up by a nice cut into to...meat? Wait. Meat? In response to this, the message I received was (basically): ah dang we must have had a bad day that day. I hope you come back. No, Jack's. You got me once. Cute front area with the piano and all that. The singer was awesome. read more

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Mango Margarita!! Very nice restaurant, nice patio, great music, the service it was AMAZING , I love the food there , but the cocktails are the best in town! read more

Jack’s Wicker Park - Mango margarita, the best in town!!!!!! Love this place, great food, EXCELLENT SERVICE, very good drinks! - French Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Went here to dinner last weekend with the family. From the street the restaurant looks like a nice bar but they have a very nice patio for outside dining in the back with flatscreen tvs. The service and level of care our table was given was top notch. We ordered the caprese salad as an appetizer which was very fresh and yummy. For dinner we had the burger, steak frites, and pistachio encrusted chicken - which was excellent and I would highly recommend. The French fries are also very good which comes with a lot of the meals. Everyone enjoyed the experience and we topped it off trying the apple tart, chocolate cake, and crème brûlée. Everything was fantastic! read more

My Madam Coque ham sandwich on French toast was Da Bomb! Killer atmosphere- especially the back patio. read more

Jack’s Wicker Park - My Madan Croque ham sandwich on french toast was as good as it looks! - French Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I'm beyond shocked with all of the good reviews about this place, because on the night of our visit, it was very clearly a 1 star all around. The inside of the restaurant doesn't match the outside. The outside is beautiful actually, but the inside is old, dark and looks just like a casual bar. When the waiter came by to explain the menu to our large group of 10, he described the salmon as "extremely special because it's fatty, meaning there's lot of omega 3's in it." I was so confused why they chose to highlight this because salmon always has omega 3's, but I just kept listening. My salmon came out RAW. Raw, raw, raw. I very kindly sent it back, and they sent back my same piece of salmon severely black and overcooked. Our server apologetically told me not to touch my plate for a few minutes because it was so hot. Seeing as it was now over cooked, and I had already sent my food back once, I just chose not to eat. My husband's steak was flavorless (and not to mention, no one asked how we wanted it cooked), the soup was bland, the ratatouille was lukewarm. The whole thing was weird. The music doesn't work on the outside, so they blare it from the inside, we didn't have enough silverware or plates even while asking multiple times, charcuterie was very reminiscent of a platter from Costco that one of our friends had seen at a party before... the whole experience was just so off. One thing after another was just so, so off. Our whole group felt the same, and not one of us would return. I don't know if we got them on an off day, or if all of the 5 star reviews happened on opening night or what, but we did not receive that level of service or food. A sad day. read more

Just visited Jack's again this past weekend and it's only gotten better! Still super friendly service and even better food! The moule frites and chicken coq au vin were stellar. This place deserves to be packed 24/7. read more

Service: really SLOW and BAD! We had to wait for menu, wait and wait for the food, then wait and wait for desert! They even change our main dishes! We ordered sea bass but they CHANGED it to salmon without telling us! When we asked them why, they said because they are out of sea bass! They refused to give extra bread for my daughter with the reason 'short of bread'! The grilled pork is very hard! Beef is good! Porcini ravioli dish is tiny with 4 pieces of ravioli. Desert is put on the dish like a mess! Do not pick to sit outside as it is really cold! We wear the jackets during dinner time! I would not recommend it to anyone! read more

Went for restaurant week and thought I got a great deal! The first course was a bread tray and that was ok. Bread was nothing spectacular and the dips were just alright. I ordered escargot for my second course and thought it was tasty- good mix of seasoning. My favorite dish was the entree. The pork tenderloin really stole the show! It was cooked just how I liked, tender, juicy and flavorful. Great portion size, too. The dessert tray was a good variety (as described in picture) but taste was only meh. I would go back to try their other main dishes but would probably skip on appetizer and dessert. read more

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The food is mediocre and does not seem like authentic French cuisine, more like "French" food from the grocery store that they microwaved. I can't believe this restaurant is on Division alongside some of the best restaurants in the city. Such a missed opportunity! The ambience was great and service was fine but I wouldn't return because the food was so disappointing. read more

My husband and I have been waiting for this restaurant to open for months! We dined there on Saturday and were delighted with the food, staff and space. The front bar is welcoming and friendly while the back is absolutely gorgeous and filled with light from the glass roof. We started with the French onion soup and bread basket which came with honey butter and a tapenade, both were 10/10. I had the walleye and my husband had the steak frites. My husband really enjoyed his steak and my walleye came with a couscous that was delightful. For dessert we had the apple tart and the crème brûlée. Every last bit of food was finished and we left so content. We can't wait to come back for lunch to try one of the sandwiches! We met the owners who are so friendly, I can tell it's going to be a place filled with regulars soon. read more

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Wow I am so impressed with the outdoor patio in the front of this French bistro. While waiting for my friend to arrive I was able to people watch and relax with a glass of wine. The inside is so fun the bar is casual and I will say the bartender makes a pretty summer cocktail. Olives are stuffed and my guy is happy with his mussel's dinner so that makes two of us - happy! The back room has a retractable roof with stunning energy. That Beef Wellington comes with a glass of red wine yes yes yes ! read more

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This has become a favorite local restaurant for me and my wife. The food is beautifully prepared and the chef has no problem altering the dishes to accommodate my wife's food allergies. The escargot has been wonderful each time we have ordered it. The salmon is great, the lamb is awesome and the chicken dish is very unique and delicious. We have brought as many friends as we can to Jack's and they have all had great meals with very gracious servers and owners. This is not a place where you ever feel rushed. Great food and a very nicely appointed dinner spot. read more

Not the best pictures but it was LITERALLY the softest steak I've had in my whole life. Amazing. read more

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It pains me to ever negatively rate a privately owned restaurant but what a disappointment! My husband chose this restaurant based on usually reliable Yelp reviews. It got 5 stars. We had a 6:00 reservation to celebrate our anniversary. Arrived 7 minutes late due to terrible traffic. We were the second table to be seated. There was only 1 already served before us. We ordered a drink and hot tea. The tea arrived with no sugar or spoon and by the time our server came back, my tea was cold so he got me a new cup. Fine. Ordered the French onion soup and spinach tart. My husband said the soup was delicious. My tart, almost cold. Ate a couple of bites for good measure. It could have been good if it wasn't cold. Had already ordered our entrees of lamb chops and the special, filet mignon. Waited and waited and finally my husband told them we had to leave because we had a show at 8:00. It took over an hour to get our dinner and we had to eat quickly and take a doggy bag for food we actually can't eat because we are in a hotel. The mashed potatoes and sauces for our meat were doused in garlic and not good. It is clear they need a lot more help. One guy can't serve an entire restaurant. On a positive note, the pianist was very good and the staff was very friendly and tried their best. Didn't ruin our Anniversary but it was a disappointment! read more

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I'm so excited for Jack's in the neighborhood! I went a few days after they opened but you would have never known. From the host, to the servers, to the bartender everyone was friendly. Food was really good! I got the wedge salad and the steak frites, both were tasty and I would order again. Looking forward to going back and having Jacks be a staple of Wicker Park/Ukrainian Village. read more

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Wonderful addition to the neighboorhood! Everyone working here was so nice. The restaurant has many different seating areas to choose from including some outdoor space. We went with the atrium since it was bright but covered on a rainy day. Now on to the food. The escargot were out of this world. My croque madame was fabulous. I cannot wait to come back for dinner to try the steak frites. Also, everything is very reasonably priced including whole bottles of wine. Definitely give this place a whirl. Great to take friends, family or a date. read more

Discovered this gem yesterday and I think we are going to be regulars First, the space is lovely. Large patio on Division, cute back courtyard, and a comfortable interior. The owners and staff could not have been nicer or more attentive. They even took wonderful care of our dog. Now - the food. The wine list was very reasonable. We started with the bread basket and escargot from the bistro menu. Both were wonderful. I can't wait to try the spinach tart next time! My husband had the salmon and raved about it. I tried the summer salad and it was very good. Finished with the chocolate cake. Would highly recommend stopping by Jack's. read more

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My husband made a reservation for this restaurant through their website. When we arrived on time we were told the restaurant kitchen was closing. Confused, we explained we had a reservation. An older gentleman at the bar very gruffly yelled, "I don't honor those reservations!" and told us to leave. Point taken. We won't be back and would not recommend. read more

My new favorite spot! Beautiful outdoor space in the back away from the noise of the sidewalk. I loved all of the food that I tried, fresh herbs and huge portions. I'll be back! read more

Jack’s Wicker Park - Beautiful outdoor spot away from the noise. - French Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Had the most incredible dinner at Jacks. I rarely have a dinner where I wouldn't change one thing and this sweet gem delivered a flawless and memorable meal! The ambiance is killer and so relaxing with then retractable roof on the back large patio. We started with the bread basket, wedge, and escargot which where all so incredible. Main course we had the tenderloin trio and halibut. Both dishes had such amazing flavors and sauces. Desert was decadent lemon cello cake and butterscotch crème brûlée that had us both in a food trance. Wine and cocktails were also perfect. This is now our new favorite restaurant in Chicago! Owners were both super nice and so welcoming and we can't wait to come back and try everything else on the menu! read more

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Love this place! The owners are awesome. The food is amazing. The prices are fair, and the service is terrific. If you have not been here, do yourself a favor. If you have been here, then you already know. read more

Staff is efficient. The food was delish and the desserts were fabulous. Loved the piano player. Great music. I am coming back!

Mrs. Creosote is rather fond of France. So we go back frequently. We also enjoy French food and non-French food lovingly prepared using French techniques here in Chi-town. Sure, we know the differences between the two. And we like them both. Naturally, when we saw the 5-star reviews for Jack's I cleverly booked a table for our special night out. I called ahead to check the corkage fee so we could bring our special bottle of Bordeaux. $20? Sure, that's fair. So far so good. Well, we ended up with an "OK" night rather than "Good". Yes, I'm sorry to write that Jack's fell short of our expectations and the 3 star rating reflects our feeling we won't be coming back - there are too many other places in Chicago to go next. So, what went wrong? Let's go through Food, Service, and Ambiance. Food: OK, we didn't expect Frenchie-French. But for the money we did expect outstanding cooking. It was not. It was "OK". 1. Escargot: nice herbs, but no garlic. Most likely canned escargot, a bit chewy. Meh. 2. Spinach tart: No tart! Just a ramekin of minced spinach. Not creamy, no crust, little flavor. Sorry, no crust=no tart. Dull. 3. Steak Frites: A bistro classic. But not this one. The steak itself was excellent, but it was smothered in thyme sauce. No, not Bordelaise. Thyme. Like there was a tablespoon of dried thyme mixed with some red wine and mushrooms. Overwhelming thyme. Maybe I'm being harsh. It just wasn't well made. 4. Beef Wellington. I was so excited I agreed to cough up $55 for this masterpiece. But sadly, while it looked beautiful and the filet inside was a good serving and cooked correctly, the crust was soggy from the duxelles. Underbaked? Too watery? Hell if I know, but it was soggy. A let down. Service: You know, just fine. I had to wave the gentlemen over a couple times for salt and pepper. I had to pour my own wine. I was not warned the Wellington would take 40 minutes; after 20 minutes I was told: It will be another 20 minutes. We waited and drank wine. No, it was not bad service, but for $200 I expected more attentive, more polished service. Ambiance: Meh. I'm not fussy, really. Maybe it was a quiet night. But it felt a lot more like a bar than a bistrot. A quiet bar with a couple TVs playing sports. Given the prices, sorry, no extra points there. Maybe if we were there for burgers. But we were not. So there you have it. Jack's average rating is still very high. It's probably great for other occasions and with other dishes. Or on other nights. But c'est la vie. read more

Severely disappointing. Rarely do I post reviews, but this was one of the worst meals I've had in years. Despite the great setting, we won't be back. We had to ask multiple times to get silverware, and our waters sat empty for virtually the entire meal. The bread was stale, the crackers with charcuterie were stale. The mussels were flavorless. The crab cake was clearly frozen/machine-made. The French fries appeared to be from a bag, the Coq Au Vin was awful... dry chicken breast, a random chicken wing flat, a rogue slice of ham...? We ended up paying $150 to eat 1/3 of our meal and grabbed food somewhere else on our walk home. read more

The server was friendly, but the food was mediocre at best. We hoped to find a nice French bistro, but the food was undercooked, tasteless, and the server brought us the wrong order at first so that one of us had to eat our soup and the other had to wait until their starter was prepared and delivered to the table. The bartender was the most efficient and friendly. read more

Meh. I was hopeful about this place but no thank you. I sat at the bar...the bartender was lovely but the rest of the staff was not. Had to ask for basics like water, salt, ketchup. Not a big deal but with prices being so high you expect this much. I got a burger and it wasn't good. Very overpriced and sort of strange vibes. Won't go back unfortunately. I don't understand the good reviews. The food is almost inedible... read more

Atmosphere is amazing and the food is even better! The French Onion Soup was easily the best I've ever had. The escargots were very good. Crème Brûlée was amazing. My friends that I dined with had ribeye, steak frites and the pistachio chicken and they all loved it. If you get a chance to meet the owners, especially Michelle, you will be guaranteed to leave with a smile and feeling like you're now part of the family. Highly highly recommend! read more

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food was delicious, i will dream of the creme brulee! The server was also fantastic, so attentive and personable! My friend and I don't live in the city anymore, but we'll be back here soon! read more

Wanted a new french place but didn't want to stray too far from the hood - Enter Jacks. We started with the caprese skewers. That lemon basil pesto...DROOL. The only issue I had with the app was I needed like SIX more skewers. My five yo ate the majority...they were DELISH! Husbo had the cream of asparagus soup that day. A bit on the saltier side, but overall, it was decadent. Both my boys had the mussels and said they were fantastic. I had one and it did not disappoint. I splurged for the filet trio and I was so glad I did. Each piece was cooked to perfection and the accompaniments were on point. Each piece came on a different base, ladled with a different sauce, and a great piece of asparagus between. Worth every cent. We finished with the apple tart and it was the cherry on the top. Highly recommend this place. It was super good. And, not that $$ for what you get and where you are. read more

We loved everything about our dinner at Jack's! We are visiting from Atlanta and I wish we had this incredible restaurant at home. I started with the Caesar salad, my husband ordered the French onion soup, and his colleague ordered the wedge salad. They were all excellent. We also ordered a bottle of red that was out of this world. Our server even told us about the winery and the area of France the bottle came from. We all did the filet special for the main course. The steaks were cooked to perfection and I could have made a meal out of the sauces alone! We finished with the chocolate mousse. It was better than the mousse I had in Paris! Absolute perfection. Everyone in the restaurant was so friendly and made us feel so at home. Also, there was a pianist who even took request! It was a great night at Jack's! read more

I rarely review restaurants but we were delighted with our first time dining with Jack's Bistro. We were seated in the outdoor area which was covered due to the rainy day. Lighting and soft jazz music was very nice. I often find the noise levels in restaurants to be jarring - Jack's had it just right. Our food was delicious - starters of french onion & wedge salad. Beef bourguignon was very good. I had the special white fish over wild rice. Beautifully plated and large portions. We both took away 1/2 our dinners. We'll be coming back very soon!! read more

This place was really good and really cute inside. They're definitely new but I highly recommend!

Had our anniversary dinner there last night, what a lovely evening. We had the charcuterie board to start, then the steak frites and the butterscotch creme brûlée to finish, all with a delicious bottle of wine. Our server Frank was sweet and unobtrusively attentive, and we got to have a lovely chat with the owners, Michelle and David, who are very present and welcoming. It is a family operation and one that is gracious and charming, with wonderful food and atmosphere. Wish we lived closer so we could spend regular time there! read more

Amazing food and service! Our waitress was really helpful when we were feeling indecisive about what to order and when one of us wasn't sure if they would like an item. A really great space too - can't wait to go back and try out their happy hour. read more

This is our new favorite neighborhood spot! The interior is so cute and much larger than it looks from the outside. We had the crab cakes, Caesar salad, French onion soup, beef Wellington, lamb, and pecan pie. Everything was delicious. The service was great and we never felt rushed. A true hidden gem in Wicker read more

Jack’s Wicker Park - Beef Wellington - French Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Husband & I took the teens to dinner before heading to a show at the United Center. This place doesn't look like much from the outside, but once your inside it's really terrific. I especially loved the atrium area. We went on a rainy day, but it felt like we were outside. Apparently they're able to retract the roof fully when weather allows, so we want to return on a better day. Everyone we encountered at the restaurant was pleasant. We felt like we were family friends. The food was very good. We ordered a bread basket and escargots for apps and they were delicious! Had the Steak Frites, a Hamburger and the Chicken Orecchiette and found most everything to be delicious. The fries came with an outstanding dipping sauce. The steak was only ok, but everything else was fantastic. We will definitely return if only for drinks & dessert in a lovely atmosphere. read more

Had lunch today at Jack's Wicker Park... Was very excited to have lunch with my girlfriend at this new French restaurant... so happy that this vacant space was turned into a beautiful restaurant! We started with martinis which were made perfectly! We shared a wedge salad which was refreshing and delicious and also the bread basket... we both ordered the French onion soup...the taste of the broth was great, but we had some issues. My friends broth was warm inside, but dry, while my broth inside was lukewarm and dry...the bread inside had absorbed most of the broth. We were both so hopeful that the French onion soup was going to be a favorite from the menu, but some attention needs to be given to the consistency of the soup. Our server was attentive and friendly and happily fulfilled our requests. read more

Giving jack's 5 stars mainly because there was an annoying 3-star review left by another person. A small glitch evidently slightly inconvenienced the person, yet he says the owners were incredibly apologetic and the food was fantastic. C'mon man - that doesn't warrant 3 stars. It's a brand new restaurant in the area, and the owners did everything they could. Just be slightly better. Oh, and great food, especially the burger! read more

I was looking for a really nice spot for a special dinner date and had earlier noticed this new French restaurant had opened in the old Pizano's space, so I decided to give it a try. I an very glad I did. The interior bar area has been brought back to its original beauty and the rear inside/outside space with the addition of a retractable roof was a pleasant surprise. The entire restaurant space is amazing, service was outstanding, and the food was spectacular. Being the last to leave at 10 PM after being there 3.5 hours, we stopped and spoke to the owners and told them how much we loved everything about Jack's. They could not have been nicer. Living close by, this is my new go-to bar and place to bring friends and family for drinks and a meal. read more