Took my wife here for her birthday and had an excellent experience. A great bistro style French restaurant tucked into River North. We started with the gem salad which was super fresh, full of flavor and a great dressing to match. Very shareable for 2 people. I went with the Corn Dog as my main and it was gimmick. The full flavor of the foie gras came through and mixed perfectly with the cherry compote. My wife had the duck breast that she absolutely loved. Service was excellent and our waiter made great recommendations. Loved the FPA beer he suggested with my dinner. read more

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Obelix is a delicious French bistro with a twist. [[HIGHLIGHT]]It's been my regular spot for a leisurely mid-week lunch, special occasions with mom, and weekend fun brunches with friends.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The starters and entrees rotate seasonally, and they have an amazing patisserie team if you've grown tired of profiteroles with ice cream and creme brulee (*yawn*) being your only options. The service is beyond exceptional--I cannot say enough. read more

Obelix - Crepe homard with lobster - French Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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We visited Obelix for the first time on a recent weeknight. Highlights were an interesting menu and customer focused staff. VIBE: [[HIGHLIGHT]]The dining room had a cozy country brasserie feel, with medium wood tones prevailing. It was not full, so conversational noise was only moderate.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] SERVICE: The host noted my reservation request for a seating accommodation and honored it - bonus points for that. Our server was attentive and comp'd us for a dessert that did not delight us. Food came at a leisurely pace, which suited us. FOOD: The menu had contemporary takes on French standards. We're not foie gras fans, but there were witty dishes for those who are. A Basque octopus appetizer was clever and flavorful, if a bit salty. Roast chicken was also notably salty, and it lacked the roasty character we expect from this bistro standard. Poached monkfish was tender and tangy, but also a bit salty. The couple of wines we had were interesting, especially an excellent dry sparkling rose, which was quite dry and refreshing. For dessert, a souffle was just meh. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The ambiance and hospitality were notable.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The food was inventive and generally OK (except for the saltiness). We're not sure we'll return. read more

We shared: 1. Salade Lyonnaise "Canard" - frisee, escarole, duck confit, duck egg, duck-fat croutons 2. Poulet Roti - Harrison's Farm Chicken Breast, Potato Pave, Tomato Farcie, Tuscan Kale, Sauce Obelix 3. Souffle - spiced molasses, date toffee sauce, vanilla ice cream 4. Cote De Boeuf - 14 oz USDA prime ribeye, French fries, sauce au poivre 5. Roasted Mushrooms 6. Black Truffle Gougere - choux pastry, comte, truffle Mornay, perigord truffle 7. Huitre Chaude - belle du jour oyster, tarragon-horseradish rouille, lemon Not gonna break down everything we ordered but to simplify, will name my favorites and only dish that disappointed. The duck salad and roast chicken are perfectly executed, shareable, and must-gets. The only disappointment, the Prime ribeye, sad to say, altho clearly medium rare in my photos, was a little tough and chewy. Fries were also dry. Service was professional and competent. Regularly checked on us, updated us on food arrival, and cleaned our table. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Ambience was classy and relaxing.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

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French toast was great, burger was great, service was absolutely outstanding. I ordered the fifty dollar crepe Homard (lobster) and the lobster was literally inedible. Couldn't chew it enough to swallow it, it was like rubber. I called to complain, they have not called me back. read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]If you're a fan of French cuisine and brunch, this spot is a must-visit. It's the very picture of what a perfect brunch should be: charming French décor, a bright and open space, and a wonderfully bustling, crowded atmosphere all morning long[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]. Frisée Salad Lyonnaise - 4.25 stars ($26): I adore a classic French salad, and this one truly impressed. It was made amazing by a wonderfully generous portion of duck on top. Lobster Crêpe - 3.5 stars: A unique take on a savory crêpe. They certainly didn't skimp on the lobster, which was wrapped in a very delicate crêpe shell. Very rich. Fish Sandwich - 3.5 stars: This would have been five stars, but the lemon sauce left a slightly bitter aftertaste. Otherwise, the fish was incredibly fresh and meaty, resting on a delectable, toasty, and airy brioche bun. Escargot - 4 stars ($18): Good, standard escargot, but it was paired with the most warm, fresh, delicious baguette that I could have happily eaten plain. French Onion Soup - 4 stars: A solid French onion soup--I absolutely loved the cheese. I only wish there had been less bread, as it soaked up too much of the broth. It's very large and highly recommended for sharing. Duck Liver Mousse Pastry - 4 stars: I would recommend this to people who enjoy richer flavors. For me, it was a little too much on the decadent side. Chocolate Croissant - 3.5 stars: It was enormous and very fresh, but the chocolate-to-bread ratio was lacking--there simply wasn't enough chocolate. Pistachio Croissant - 3 stars: I thought I would love this, as I enjoy pistachio-flavored items, but it was just okay because I couldn't really taste the pistachio flavor. read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]This is a fabulous French restaurant and I had a lovely weekday lunch here.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Feels very casual and modern inside, intimate but not overcrowded.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]I had already heard good things about it via word of mouth and it didn't disappoint.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I tried their French onion soup, grape & fennel salad, confit duck leg, and lamb merguez couscous. Everything was made to perfection and so enjoyable. Their prixe-fixe menu is pretty good and the items can be ordered individually off of it. For dessert I tried the blueberry vacherine, which was perfectly sweet, fruity, cake-y and cold. Service was delightful- very friendly and attentive. read more

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Modern French comfort in River North! Obélix feels calm and polished at weekday lunch--clean lines, modern, and a touch upscale without being stuffy. [[HIGHLIGHT]]We walked in at the start of lunch on a Friday and it was quiet (easy to chat), and the cocktails were good: my Guavamente was bright and minty, and my friend's non-alcoholic French 75 was a hit.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The lunch menu even has a few breakfast-leaning options, which scratched our brunch itch on a weekday. Service * Friendly host and server; attentive and thorough in explaining the menu * Easy walk-in at opening; relaxed pace, never rushed Food * Bread service - classic French baguette roll to start * Foie Gras Pancakes - buttery foie + blueberry pancakes + phenomenal maple syrup; bacon was lighter than expected but worked into the syrup * Quiche - very fluffy, almost gelatin-like texture; tastes great, but texture may divide folks * Frites - spot on, crisp and addictive Verdict [[HIGHLIGHT]]A refined-yet-approachable lunch spot with excellent cocktails and dialed-in plates. Quiet enough for conversation, polished enough to feel special.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Obelix - Guavamente - French Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Remains an excellent fancy lunch option. Great drinks, luxurious dishes. Burger - 5/5. Perhaps the best burger my wife's ever had. Not too big, potato chips added great crunch. Unique. Mocktail - 4/5. Balanced, nice sourness from pomegranate. Quiche - 4/5. Super cheesy and rich. Meh salad. Lemon tart - 3/5. Good components but underbaked. Nice sourness on the tart, fun brown sugar, shocking bits of ginger. But let down by softness in the dough. Wish the ginger was more broken up. read more

We have very few French restaurants in Detroit, so while planning this trip, I wanted to include one on our itinerary. When I reviewed the online menu and saw the respectable section devoted to "duck", I was sold. The restaurant is upscale yet casual. I loved the banquette seating that wrapped around the perimeter, the checkered flooring, and the brass fixtures throughout the space. The bar was packed and lively throughout the evening. Although my sister is a huge French-onion soup fan, she abstained and instead, we shared the seared foie gras on phyllo-wrapped duck confit, one of the specials that evening. It was excellent; I loved the sear and the smooth buttery texture. I could have made a meal of it. Of course, I had to have duck, so I went with the 10-day-aged Rohan duck breast. Cooked to perfection, the duck was tender but firm, juicy, and delicious. To my surprise, the accompanying duck sausage was even better. The other entrée I considered was the Beef Wellington. I rarely see it on menus anymore, so it was tempting. My sister had the 16oz steak frites and finished every bite, except for a few fries that I sniped off her plate. In keeping with the French theme, I went with mille-feuille for dessert. The crispy sheets were layered with pastry cream and served with a few crepe disks. Lovely! The service was fine; the server walked us through key aspects of the menu. However, the complimentary bread was a disappointment--despite our hunger, we did not ask for seconds. read more

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We've been wanting to try this neighborhood spot, and we made a last minute late lunch reservation on a Sunday. It was quite empty since we were the last table before they changed over for dinner, but they didn't rush us which was nice. Our service was quick and kind as our waiter walked us through recommendations. We started with some fresh oysters - these were lovely with my French 75 cocktail. My fiancé had a nice big bottle of French beer. For our lunch we had the salad lyonnaise and the soup (basically a French onion soup). Both were heavy, especially because the salad had duck confit and a duck egg that was runny to dress the salad in. It was much more duck heavy, which is a good bang for your buck, but I would have liked more lettuce and veggies to accompany it. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Other than that, both dishes were tasty and the overall atmosphere simple and nice.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I'd like to come back for dinner as I have heard a lot of great things about the rest of the menu! It was very sweet of the staff to also give us some leftover brunch pastries on the house with our leftovers. The pan au chocolat with gold flakes was delicious. The birthday pastry was much bigger and heavier with cream inside. read more

Obelix - Oysters and French 75 - French Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Such GOOD quiche! We had a lunch at Obelix and it was busy, but not too bad. My only issue was the wait for the food, which ran much longer than I would have liked. Still, once it came, everything was solid. I will definitely be back for dinner one day! -AT read more

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That caviar sandwich is absolutely worth a visit. Decadent, creamy, salty, sweet, messy, and absolutely exquisite. My friend and I made reservations at 5pm, we had to make sure they weren't going to run out. We also had the duck salad and opera cake for dessert. The duck salad was really tasty too, but a bit heavy with the oils from the duck confit. It wasn't the right choice after having the caviar sandwich, but still great. The restaurant itself was modern and open, it was the ambiance for what we were expecting. Our sever was friendly and informative. If I lived in Chicago, I'd be in trouble with that sandwich there. read more

Obelix - Caviar sandwich - French Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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My husband and I dined at Obélix tonight; we've had brunch here 3x and had dinner reservations at 7. We sat down at 7:18ish and started with cocktails. I ordered the French 75 I've enjoyed at brunch, and my husband ordered Black Manhattan. First were macron au foie gras, exactly what we expected and so rich. The oysters with leek, something I haven't tasted before and loved. 2nd drink was pear spritz with cognac, which was actually delightful. Another Manhattan for my husband and next was octopus. Then, my husband's chicken dish flavor was so in depth, and my cod skin was so tasty and the surrounding sauce paired very well. The special soufflé was a miss; the crust was stuck to the ramekin and the flavor was just ok. We love Obélix, especially their brunch bakery items. Overall it was a great experience, we're happy we came for dinner. read more

Finally got a full pastry tasting experience at Obelix! (Gotta give a shoutout their espresso martini!) Pomelo creme croissant 8.3/10: sweet but balanced nicely by the slight tartness/freshness from the pomelo bits distributed throughout, cream wasn't too heavy, and the thin glaze on the top of the croissant not only gave it a nice shine but also added a slight crisp to the flaky pastry Truffle cassis twist 8.7/10: personal favorite of the day, with the sweetness from the dollops of jam worked super well the slight savouriness of the truffle cream. only note for improvement is to amp up the truffle flavor in the cream pate en croute 6.5/10: recommended by our server but was disappointed flavor wasn't memorable (felt like glorified luncheon meat) and the filling was too hard? pastry also didn't have the best texture ramps tart 8.2/10: called a tart but felt almost like a quiche? the filling was soft, eggy, and cheesy... was a good break from the sweet pastries and really liked the pickled veggies that were served with it kumquat + sesame danish 8.2/10: tart, sweet, and nutty! the mascarpone cream added a nice moist component but wish there was more. Couldn't really taste the shiso in the description though ... jamon-fromage croissant 8.0/10: texture-wise my favorite, top tier flakiness but interior was chewy and so buttery. i loved that I got to taste the dough in its purest form since the creams and jams in the other ones masked it. however, admittedly this one needed an additional oomph to it (maybe a creamy cheese served on the side?) read more

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My new favorite thing is daytime/lunch at spots like this. It's quieter and calmer inside. A little bummed the prix fixe lunch menu wasn't served on weekends, but we had a great meal as always. Special shoutout for the spectacular pastries and classic bistro favorites. Service was a little stretched so we had a few long pauses between things, but all in all solid hospitality. read more

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Super great service. Needed to make online reservation for brunch at 2 A very dedicated wine list. Pistachio croissant $14- gorgeous appearance from the outisde. tons of pistachio creme inside. Not too sweet, enough sweetness to appreciate. Jambon-fromage croissant $14- super large, flaky. Tasted Salade lyonnaise canard $26- excellent salad. The crispy duck pieces, was crispy, but not to crispy it tasted burnt, the meat was soft enough to enjoy. Pate en croute $23- very interesting dish. It tastes like super high end spam. You have to eat it with the mustard and side sauce to cut through the fat to appreciate the flavor. Can't differentiate flavor between the duck and boar. On the rotating patisserie menu Green garlic pesto $12- this was my favorite savory pastry. Very crispy with texture. The middle with pesto, egg custard In the middle was very good. Truffle raspberry twist 17- I would pass on this. There's the truffle ganache, which I didn't appreciate the truffle. I wish there was more raspberry Foie gros canele- the foie gras was very soft, light flavor, didn't taste iron or gamey. read more

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Mixed reviews on this place due to weird service. The food was good, but the experience made it a bit off putting. When our server was explaining the menu to us, it felt like she was talking through us, she look around everywhere but at us or our table lol. When she took our order, it felt like she was in a rush, she didn't really answer our questions and that felt like a mechanism to get us to stop asking questions and just order...like sorry for being indecisive, but we're just making sure we don't over order and have a delicious meal. Besides that, the beef wellington was good and very well-made. the fries were over salted tho, it would've been good on its own read more

Obelix - French Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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One of our best meals in Chicago. Incredible service, every dish we ordered was a 10/10. Highly recommended

We chose to go to this restaurant per recommendations of friends and family, and it definitely did not disappoint. Very tasty cocktails, broad wine selection, and interesting modern takes on classic French Dishes. The escargot and the oysters were some of the best in the city. The steak frites were perfectly cooked with a delicious au poivre sauce. They have an entire section on duck and we tried three of the dishes: the more advanced fois Gras, an interesting take on a corndog with a "Fois-Dog", and the 10 day aged duck which were all unique and delicious. However, The entire group would say that everything tasted very good, but given the extravagant prices we wouldn't say any of the dishes really "popped" or stood out as we expected given how expensive things were. The ambiance is not that of a cozy French bistro, but rather a modern flare -- which is fine, but it does take away a bit of the authenticity of the experience, and any sense of a modern twist on dishes did not make things stand out in a truly remarkable way. Also the service was a bit slow with us having to ask multiple times to have the server come help us. If the overall experience matched the prices, it would probably get a 5 star review. Don't get me wrong, the food is delicious and we had a lovely time, and everyone was very nice there. Would still recommend. read more

Obelix - 10 day aged duck breast, Steak Frites - French Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Obelix was a fantastic experience. Expect a packed house when you go, they have limited space but are using the most of it. They do have a bar, but I definitely recommend making a reservation ahead of time. The service quality was a 10/10 for how busy they were. Waiters and bussers are constantly moving around clearing plates and bringing new silverware. We ordered: - Persian Love Danish 9/10 - Pistachio Croissant 7/10 (salty) - Duck Liver Mousse 8/10 - Steak Frites Sandwich 9/10 - Salade Lyonnaise Canard 9/10 The only item that didn't necessarily live up to expectations was the Pistachio Croissant as the pistachio cream was a little salty. There was a miscommunication on the duck salad as they brought the duck mousse but they were kind enough to remove it from the check, so shoutout to our waitress for that. 10/10 experience. read more

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from the owners of Le Bouchon - @obelix is a cozy French restaurant in River North that serves up the best classic French dishes. oysters and steak tartare were super fresh in both ingredient quality & taste (apple and shallot mignonette, pickles, herbs). the highlight though was the beef wellington!! big portion and comes with fries, and cooked to a perfect medium rare. service was the only bit that was lacking, but other than that i would highly recommend! what we ordered: - caviar bites - oysters - steak tartare - beef wellington - raspberry sorbet read more

On a quiet block in River North sits Obelix - serving innovative French cuisine in a humble space that emphases tradition. It's the one of best restaurants you haven't been to. Obelix opened in 2022 making it relatively new to Chicago. It's owned by brothers Oliver & Nicolas Poilevey. The brothers are no strangers to French cuisine. Their parents started Le Bouchon, another Chicago French staple. And today the duo owns both. Needless to say, there are few French restaurants in Chicago. It's interesting to see the brothers have two of them. Similarly the rest of team comes from establishments we know and love. Head chef Sam Handwerger is former Alinea, Allá Vita, and Claudia. Exec Pastry Chef Courtney Kenyon is former North Pond and Oriole. TLDR, It's a d**n good team. Atmosphere is cozy, classic, and welcoming. It sits in a small room with high ceilings. You can see the entire restaurant in one glance. Tables have white table cloths reminding you it's a high caliber restaurant. While spacing between tables in the center of the room is great, seating along the perimeter can feel a bit crowded. Interestingly, even on the perimeter, volume doesn't carry much from one table to the next and conversation is easy. Regardless, I recommend a center room table if you have the chance. Note, when you enter the restaurant you get an open window right into the kitchen before being seated, a nice touch that adds to the experience. Service was great. They deliver on the small touches you want to see at this caliber. Plates get replaced quickly. They scrape the crumbs off of the table. Appetizers are pre-cut to share. Etc. Of course, staff is friendly and attentive. The dishes were creative spins on French classics. All of the creative spins landed and each dish was executed well. We had 5 dishes. 2 were excellent. 3 were good. Nothing was bad. EXCELLENT Beef Wellington - The Wellington was so tender and buttery you'd forget you were eating meat. It's one of their best dishes and one of the best I've eaten in a long time. Note, it takes an hour to come out, and it's big. It's good as a 2 person entree. Foie-co - A foie gras taco with lots of flavors merged into a few bites. It's sweet, savory, spicy and tangy all wrapped in one. Note, it was a bit salty. GOOD Macaroni Gratin Bucheron Roti - Certainly good but my least favorite thing of the night. There are better appetizers to pick from. Raspberry Lemonade Macaron - Very good single bite. Note given how great everything else is about the restaurant, I was expecting at least 4 of 5 to be mind blowing / excellent. But to be fair, we had to save space for the Wellington. So we only had 5 dishes including a side and a single macaroon. It's a modest sized menu and we skipped a lot of heavy hitters. Next time, I'll come with a bigger group and explore more of the menu. read more

What an excellent and delectable experience! We made brunch reservations with friends and started with the Midnight Carajillo drinks. They were good. Not my favorite but still got a second one. I appreciated the liquor and coffee mix. We then got some pistachio croissants which were in credible. In addition, I got the steak frites sandwich which was excellent. My husband got the soft shell crab sandwich and he couldn't talk enough about how good it was. For dessert, I got the strawberry and cream croissant. It was also good. The creme is green tea so it's light but you should be aware if green tea is not your jam. Our server was friendly, professional, and not pushy. The restaurant is smaller but not tiny. You'll likely need reservations because this restaurant is featured on social media. For two of us, we spent about $150 before tip. It's worth it. read more

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Came here for Sunday brunch. Server was very knowledgeable and helpful given it was a first time visit. Their pasties are works of art (and huge) and noticed every table having enjoying. Ordered the pistachio and chocolate malt pastries. Both were delicious and filled with flavored cream. They also had a few savory pastries on the menu as well. Both my friend and I enjoyed the French onion soup. Tons of melted cheese and rich broth. My only minor critique is wish there were more onions in the soup. Definitely want to come back to try more brunch dishes and check out their dinner menu as well. read more

Obelix - Pistachio croissant - French Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Food: 5 Decor: 4 Service: 5 Walked in for lunch and was seated right away. Opted for the $42 prix fixe, which was a great value. ESCARGOTS À LA BOURGUIGNONNE Snails, Garlic, Butter, Herbs, Baguette 4/5. Great. Piping hot and great with the garlic, butter, herbs, and baguette. CUISSE DE CANARD CONFITE Duck Confit Leg, Wild Garlic, Wheat Berries, Pickled Rhubarb, Hot Honey 5/5. Great. Duck was cooked perfectly and falling off the bone, and the berries, rhubarb, and hot honey complemented perfectly. PARIS BREST Strawberry, Thyme, Birch 4/5. Good. Nice combination of flavors. Service was excellent. Water remained full the entire meal service. read more

Incredible spot and a must try. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Obelix is tucked away in a cozy spot downtown.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Once inside you're always treated with great care. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Service, decoration, vibe is consistently excellent.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The food is the star. The duck salad is my favorite. Pair with a couple specials and a French 75 and you'll have a special evening. Can't wait to come back! read more

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Was in Chicago for a work trip and decided to roll up to Obelix on a Monday for a stellar start to the week. The dining room was packed throughout the evening, but the bar had plenty of seating (bar at around 8 pm, when tables turned over and folks arriving early got a pre-dinner drink). I opted to start with a martini, which was delicious! Pairing with the martini, I got: - Tete De Cochon: Amazing! It's like a build your own wrap and super flavorful. Would order again. - Foie Gras and Crispy Rice: a fun small bite, but honestly not something particularly memorable. I would skip it next time. - Frites: every restaurant will tell you their fries are good, but these fries are damn good. So crispy, perfectly seasoned, and a massive portion that I still almost managed to finish anyways! The martini was so good, I also opted for a second drink which was just as good. The atmosphere in the restaurant is fun. Special shoutout to the bartender John who was really friendly and knew his stuff both on food recommendations as well as fantastic drinks! This is a place definitely worth going (multiple times)! read more

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Came here for my birthday brunch. All the food was delicious, albeit pricey. I was excited to try their unique pastry offerings and was surprised to see about 12 different offerings that change regularly. All the ones we tried were good but didn't blow me away. As it's not a bakery, I'd suggest they focus on doing 5-6 pastries extremely well. Go over the top but execute them perfectly and pack them with flavorful filings. Then tables will have to order all the pastries. With 12 on the menu, it felt slightly overwhelming to make a choice. Service was fine although our waitress did make some off hand comments that were a bit strange. Nothing bad, she just didn't make everyone at the table feel welcome, including me. read more

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I ordered their this week's special pastries. All were so delicious...Their staff was very welcoming and friendly as well. I asked to use their bathroom even though I was just going to pick up my order. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Their decorations were so nice.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]There was a chicken standing at the front, and you won't know there are so many people enjoying their food inside unless you walked through the door.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

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We visited Obelix for the first time on a recent weeknight. The cocktails were very tasty. The apps and dinners were delicious and the presentation was photo ready. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Felt sorta transported to a French brasserie.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Definitely worth going to again. There is 4% surcharge that will be "Added for Staff Retention & Given Directly to Back of House Employees." Fine, but all restaurants should just raise their menu prices and I'll pay for it. read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Loved dining at Obelix! It is a great vibe - both casual and modern.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We opted for the prix fixe at lunch because they were able to accommodate my gluten allergy without a hassle. It can be difficult to dine gluten free with set menus but they didn't seem bothered at all. We had great service and will be back! read more

There were some very good and very bad dishes. foie macarons were flavorful i would definitely get them again. the maple souffle was also very well done. gem salad was delicious and might be my favorite dish of the night. steak frites were good but you could find this most places foie otoro crispy rice was an absolute letdown. the foie was barely there and was overcooked to the point it was like a small piece of rubber. high ceilings and white walls with wooden accents make the space feel airy, service was also good. read more

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Came here for brunch and the place was pretty busy. There are a few open bar seats, however reservations are highly suggested if you want table seating. We tried a variety of pastries, a salad, and the pate en croute. They do croissants very well: buttery, flaky, and very messy. Things that stood out were the green garlic and pesto danish, the foie gras canele, and the salade layonnaise. The pesto danish would be a good choice if you wanted savory bakery item. We also got the ham and cheese croissant however felt like for the size, it was mostly croissant and not enough filling. The foie gras canele was super well done, smooth and buttery tasting with no iron after taste. The duck salad or layonnaise was a good item to break up all the carbs. The duck was crispy and still juicy. If you're Asian, I wouldn't recommend the pate en croute unless you're really interested in it. It's not bad at all, it just reminds me of highend thit nguoi or Viet ham. If you feeling fancy get it but if you know what I'm comparing it to you also know where to get it lol. This would be a great place to celebrate mother's days or birthdays. The waitstaff really know how to make people feel special. My partner initially planned to celebrate my birthday here and the host wished me a happy birthday as we walked in but I think with all the celebrations around me, I was forgotten. I was a little sad but the quality of service was still good even if you weren't celebrating anything. read more

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Another perfect experience at Obelix! Our party had the halibut, the chicken breast and the duck breast entrees. Each dish was beautifully presented and delicious. We started with our favorites, the calamari appetizer that included grilled and fried calamari, the wild boar pate, the gem salad and escargot. The service was attentive yet never obtrusive. [[HIGHLIGHT]]We really like the French bistro ambiance.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Obelix is definitely one of our choices for special occasions! read more

TLDR: One of the best--if not The Best--French restaurants in the city. Yet another solid night at Obelix!! There's really nothing that Obelix doesn't do well. From the duck confit in the Lyonnaise Salade to the Tete de Cochon and Escargots, they've got the classic French dishes that you had in Paris and have been dreaming about since! This time around, we had the Beef Wellington after getting several smaller dishes. I know, a Welly at a French restaurant? I'm personally more of a Ribeye girl than a fillet but it was still fucking solid. The puff pastry really elevated the fillet along with the lovely sauce au poivre! Don't snooze on the Foie Gras & Crispy Rice bc THAT is a true bite of heaven. If you've had a rough week, treat yourself to it. You won't regret it. FYI, their brunch is also SOLID. It's a taste of the grand dinner menu for a slightly more affordable price! read more

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Obelix occupies a beautiful, light filled space in River North. We were meeting a friend for lunch, and the menu read delicious. Unfortunately, my dishes were weird, maybe creative at best, and left me bewildered. The other dishes served, a tomato sandwich and a citrus cured salmon, were okay. I ordered Moules Frites and Blue Fin Crudo. The Moule Frites came in a sardine can. There were no shells, no soupy garlic butter sauce to scoop up with bread. It was a little container with canned mussels and little pearls of something. We were all scratching our heads confused. The Blue Fin Crudo was submerged in this syrupy sweet liquid that tasted disgusting. I couldn't eat it. The three stars are for the lovely space, the pleasant service, the wonderful wine, and the great company. As for the food, Alain Ducasse would have tossed my dishes into the garbage. read more

Obelix - Moules Frites??? - French Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Celeste, the insightful server, said the appetizers are large enough to be considered a meal for one person and she was absolutely right! I ordered the French onion soup and the lobster crepe during lunch service (novice tip: if you email and request for the 10-day aged duck breast which is on the dinner menu, they may be able to accommodate you!). I was definitely full and happy with my selections! I only wish I had space for more! Also, Mondays are half off wine bottles! read more

Obelix - Lobster crepe - French Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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This place doesn't worth the rating. The 10-day aged duck was terrible , oddly sweet and unpleasant. The duck sausage was honestly the most disgusting thing I've eaten in the past few months. This one plate alone cost $51, which makes it even worse. Service was equally disappointing. Our waitress never checked in on us once. She didn't ask how the food was, and we were mostly served by the busser. No one clarified whether dishes would come together or separately, so each time we only had one plate to share between two people. Two appetizers and two entrées took almost two hours, and dessert came after that , more than two hours in total! When we mentioned it, the waitress actually blamed us for "eating too fast." The other dishes were just okay , nothing impressive. The duck salad was greasy and overly fatty. Overall, this was one of those bad and disappointing dining experiences I've had in a long time. Terrible food, poor service, and slow pacing. Definitely not worth the price. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The second start is for the overall ambience of the restaurant. It looks decent but that's all they have.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I don't recommend this restaurant. read more

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We came for brunch and arrived right at their opening time 10:30am. There was probably only one other party already seated when we arrived. By the time we left, the place was completely full. The service was great. Very friendly, quick and efficient. There was only one issue with the price being charged to what the menu had it listed for. We pointed it and they were able to get it corrected. Besides that, the food tasted delicious. My wife ordered their Truffle French Toast and I ordered their Duck Pozole. Definitely a lot of Duck on this menu. My wife's French toast came with whipped Boursin, honey and perigord truffles all on a thick brioche bread. My wife thought there was too much Boursin, but I thought it had the perfect amount. A really delicious dish nonetheless. My Duck pozole was just as delicious. It came with duck confit and hominy in a Duck broth and served with a side of garnishes, like avocado, radishes, chicharron, cabbage, lime, jalapeños and tostadas. Me being Mexican, I've had my fair share of pozole. But it's mainly with pork and sometimes with chicken. This was my first time trying it with duck, and was exceptional. Would definitely order it again. I'll definitely be returning to check out their dinner menu. read more

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