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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. Ambience was classy and relaxing.
Obelix is a delicious French bistro with a twist. It's been my regular spot for a leisurely mid-week lunch, special occasions with mom, and weekend fun brunches with friends. 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.
This is a fabulous French restaurant and I had a lovely weekday lunch here. Feels very casual and modern inside, intimate but not overcrowded. I had already heard good things about it via word of mouth and it didn't disappoint. 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.
Modern French comfort in River North! Obélix feels calm and polished at weekday lunch--clean lines, modern, and a touch upscale without being stuffy. 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. 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 A refined-yet-approachable lunch spot with excellent cocktails and dialed-in plates. Quiet enough for conversation, polished enough to feel special.
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.
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. Other than that, both dishes were tasty and the overall atmosphere simple and nice. 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.
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
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.
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?)
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.
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.
A wonderful place for brunch. The pastries are always so fun and interesting, we tried a sweet corn and a savory tomato and they were both outstanding. The restaurant is small and buzzy, you will absolutely be tempted to talk to your neighbors about the food. The service was great. One of my favorite places to eat in chicago. Try the burger with caramelized onions, yummy!
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
11 months ago
Wow - what an amazing experience!! If you can snag an Obelix reservation, don't walk, run! I cannot say enough about how delicious the food was. We ordered an assortment of items from the menu, and we were delighted with each one! I could eat the escargot for every meal the rest of my life and be very happy. The service here was also amazing! We had the friendliest interactions with the bar tender - who made some amazing cocktails - and our waitress was so helpful with the menu! The ambiance was lively, yet intimate. Go check it out! read more
1 year ago
It might be hard to snag a spot here but it's for good reason. Everything is delicious and the staff is friendly, attentive and helpful. The space is bright and airy and while some seating is a bit close, it's still very comfortable. I will definitely be back!! read more
1 year ago
Dinner at Obelix was one of our highlights on our visit to Chicago. The food was fabulous and the staff was fun, friendly and knowledgeable. We went there for the foie gras and was not disappointed. We had the Macaron au Foie Gras, the Foie Gras and Crispy Rice, the Foie-Co, the Terrine au Foie Gras, a Caviar Tartlette, a Dungeness Crab Tartlette, some cheese and the Souffle. Everything was delicious. Our waiter, Ryan was excellent. He introduced us to the manager, Patrick who was happy to hear that we loved all the foie gras on the menu. Ryan also introduced us to Julietta, a waitress that was very knowledgeable about the Uptown neighborhood since we had plans to be there the next day. Everyone was so helpful which really made our visit to Chicago enjoyable. read more
We were able to get a last minute early dinner (5:15) reservation for a Saturday. We started off with the macaron Au Foie Gras-- it was the perfect balance of savory and sweet. The escargot was so buttery and garlicky and paired well with the bread which was perfect for soaking up all that garlic butter. The beef Wellington was definitely a must. So tender and succulent. And the portion was massive--took two slices home. Thanks, Dan for the recommendations and for being an outstanding server! read more
2 years ago
2 years ago
We ordered a total of 4 items. 2 of them were great and 2 was just ok which is why I gave a 3 star. The everything bagel and duck liver was reallllyy good! The lobster crepe's flavor was amazing and the texture of the lobster was perfect too; however, there were at least 3 small pieces of the shell hiding in there that almost hurt my teeth. And none of us really liked the French toast. There were spices in there, but I felt it was over-powering the other flavors. And I could taste a hint of spiciness in there as well, which seemed very weird for a French toast. read more
8 months ago
Exceptional from start to finish. The ambiance is dark and sophisticated in all the best ways. The service was absolutely amazing as well. The hostess and wait staff were attentive throughout the entire time. We ordered the French 75 and Manhattan cocktails which were especially balanced. For an appetizer we had the escargot. This was my first time having it and I was blown away. So much flavor and the texture didn't throw me off like I thought it would. It wasn't chewy at all. For the main course we ordered the beef Wellington. I thought it was a bit undercooked but I know it is how it is originally prepared. We were so full but just had to try their dessert. We got a variety of their little dessert bites but I have to say the macaroon was my favorite. Whenever I am back in Chicago this will be on my must return to list. Very few places turn dinner into an experience and this is one of the places. read more
I heard about Obelix after seeing images of the extravagant Caviar Sandwich circulating online, but decided that this time was not the appropriate time to try it (maybe next time!). For brunch, I got the following: -Pain Suisse: flaky on the outside and filled with a rich cream on the inside. A nice pastry to start brunch with if you are looking for something on the sweet side. -Onion Soup: this soup was incredibly rich and full of flavor, great if you like bold flavors or if it is cold outside. If you are sensitive to strong flavors, this will likely be on the salty side for you. -Escargot: I am a huge fan of escargot so I had to order this dish. It was wonderfully garlicky and buttery, but there wasn't anything particularly special about it, so if you aren't the biggest fan of escargot, I would pass on this dish (especially for the price). -Salade Lyonnaise Canard: this was probably my least favorite dish that we ordered just because at this point, I was getting a little overwhelmed with all of the heavy flavors already on the table (not to mention salty!). The duck in the salad was a little too salty for my taste and the greens were on the bitter side. -Crepe Homard: this was actually better than I expected. It was beautifully presented and the lobster wasn't too dry as it can tend to be. The crepe was nice and light. I particularly enjoyed the trout roe as it had a firmer texture than what I was used to, but in an interesting way. Brunch at Obelix wasn't exactly casual given the high prices, but I enjoyed most of the things I ate. I definitely would want to return sometime for dinner just to try the famous beef wellington. read more
7 months ago
3 years ago
My parents came to visit me during the holidays and this place has been on my list for awhile. I've heard great things and I decided to take them. I had a fantastic experience. We started off with the gem salad and oysters. I'm usually not particularly wowed by salad, but it hit every single note. The oysters were good. My mom and I split the macaron foie gras. It was odd, but really pleasant. The texture of the foie gras mended well with the soft crisp of the macaron and the hint of sweetness from the jam was delicious. I got the duck breast and that was phenomenal. The service was impeccable. Due to the holiday season, they didn't receive new shipments for certain items. So, some menu items weren't available. Our waitress was so patient and accommodating. For dessert we shared a pain au chocolate gelato and this fantastic Indian-French fusion of a dessert. I would definitely recommend! read more
Amazing food and service! I visited obelix for the first time last weekend. Our server Dan was really kind and informative. He gave us a robust walk through of the menu but was not forceful at all. Although we wanted to try everything, we ordered 3 items- the roasted squash as appetizer and steak frites and canard salad for entree. Everything we tried was phenomenal. The portion size and value were also great (very good price especially for the quality of food we got). Cocktails we tried were also great. I highly recommend Obelix and I will visit many more times! read more
I was really excited to come here for my anniversary but left feeling underwhelmed. I think a big part of it was one server who didn't really seem to want to be at work; wasn't around much; didn't acknowledge our special occasion; and didn't really provide much guidance on our ordering. The lamb rib was a seasoned well but a little too burnt, French onion soup was huge and delicious, probably the best value on the whole menu. The duck salad was tasty, though the duck was very similar to very salty corned beef in both taste and texture. The frites were very competent and the macaroni was huge and very decadent. It was way too much food and we brought home most of the duck, fried and macaroni. Wine was also excellent and my French 75 was prepared well. The butter that came with the bread was also amazing. If you are a person who spends +$60 on random meals through the week then this place would probably be more of a 4 star place but definitely not for special occasions: you'd be better served down the block at Indeane, where every meal is special, or any lettuce entertain you place in the city. read more
Obelix had been on my radar for a while before my recent visit there. The set up is very romantic and cozy. I appreciated the wide range of wines that they offered. There are also some great balanced cocktails on their menu as well. We were between the duck and Beef Wellington for our main meal. We ended up getting the Beef Wellington and it was the perfect choice. The Beef Wellington and the sides were all cooked perfectly. The beef wellington does take extra time (they did inform us of this ahead of time), so make sure to order a couple of apps while you are waiting. read more
3 years ago
One of my new favorite restaurants! The restaurant was gorgeous, bright and sunny. The staff were very friendly and our waiter was pretty funny. We got the crêpe homard, French onion soup, 6 oysters, and the foie McGriddle. The crêpe homard was one of the best crepes I have ever had, I was obsessed with the buttery sauce. My friends also enjoyed the foie McGriddle. Can't wait to come back for dinner! read more
One of my favorite spots in Chicago.. if I could give it more than five stars, I would! Small and quaint, modern French style restaurant. The food options are plenty and not a single thing we ordered was disappointing; some items are very unique and great combinations of flavor and texture with some items having Asian twists. Others traditionally French! Everything was amazing and the cocktails are all very good as well. There's a bar area for those who just want to hang out and enjoy something more casual, though it does seem to get crowded in that area. read more
Amazing new French restaurant in River North! My friend and I had been waiting for Obelix to open in our neighborhood since seeing articles on the plan to open a French restaurant in the old Entente location. We made reservations for 5:30 on a Saturday night and were seated promptly. Our waitress was incredibly friendly and explained to us the daily specials and brought out complimentary bread/butter to start. For food we ordered: - Foie gras taco: Amazing bite! This was definitely the highlight of the meal. We shared one taco and it lives up to the hype. The foie is seared and placed on a blue corn tortilla with a spicy jam that's sweet and spicy to compliment the richness of the foie which reminded me of bone marrow. - Ramp tart: Under the vegetables section but a bit heavy on its own. We ate it with the side salad which helped balance it out. I loved the ramps in the tart which added great flavor and texture. - Lamb shank: We loved the moroccan spices with the yogurt and harissa sauces on the side.The lamb itself was very tender but could have packed a bigger flavor punch. Luckily the sauces added as a great topper and the pita bread on the side was delicious. - Macaroni gratin: We could have done without ordering this as it was simply mac and cheese. Pretty good but we should have ordered a lighter side with the meal. Overall the service was excellent and we loved our waitress! Would definitely come back to try the rest of the dishes and eat the foie gras taco again! read more
Holy fu€‰ that was delicious. One of my top 3 favorite meals. Everything was mind blowing. Best duck ive ever had, best lamb i've ever had. Some weird shit (in a good way). Went with 5 other people. One of our best friends who works in the restaurant industry did the ordering (i recommend getting one of those). We ordered 11 dishes and had 0 disappointments. Started with some duck macaroons (huh?) that were light and tasty. Then some "gougeres" cheesy lava cake bite things (gooey delicious), then the "pate en croute" liver thing that was served like a cheese plate. That was very dense and weird but delicious. Salad was better than it looks. Then the duck was amazing, like wagyu steak but duck form. The lamb was enormous and tender, with some crispy bits. Came with different sauces. Mase us just do happy dances the rest of the night. Spectacular service, very attentive. Waitress got us an extra cheesy lava cake thing because it came with 1 less than the amount in our group. Steal the Michelin stars from Alinea. Your food is delicious, beautiful, and makes me happy. read more
3 years ago
I enjoyed every plate I tried. Especially Beef Wellington was amazing. Beef is really soft and perfectly cooked, it was worth trying. It may have been a little bit too salty for me, but still, I really enjoyed it. We also had Foie Gras Tacos, Macaron Au Foie Gras, Steak Tartare, and Duck Breast. Everything was great. They are a nice casual French restaurant, you will enjoy the food and service. read more
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This is the most sentimental post I'm sure I will ever make. Been to Obelix a few times, once when it just opened. I don't know Olivier Poilevey but I know his late father who founded Le Bouchon. He used to pour us our bottle of wine and then sit with us whilst we talked about our love for France. Chef would be SO proud of his son! This place deserves to be on the James Beard shortlist. Every dish we had was thoughtfully plated and more importantly delicious. Service is outstanding (although we did have our favorite waitress from Le Bouchon who happened to be working there too). Their golden caviar is out of this world (looks like their brand too!) and the escargot is outstanding with the ingredients chopped not good processed which adds another dimension to the dish. I had the duck ramen which gave me the best food coma EVER! Well done obelisk! I can't wait to see what else you achieve! read more
2 years ago
Obelix was all around a terrific experience - the food, ambiance and top notch wait staff. This is a romantic dinner spot. It's a great dinner spot period. We enjoyed a tomato tart, tempura squash blossom, French onion soup, the dry-aged duck breast and an order of duck fat fries. I wish we could've had room for dessert! We also enjoyed their delicious bread and butter. Our favorite was the tomato tart - in season tomatoes in a savory tart shell - DIVINE! The duck was also delicious. I've decided French onion soup is simply too rich for me now but this one was cheesy goodness and the broth had nice depth and flavor. Our server was also friendly and helpful, and recommended the perfect cocktails to accompany the food. What a nice evening out...please open one in San Francisco! read more
2 years ago
Went tonight for my anniversary and we had a great time. Negative (--): service was slow Positives (+++): food was amazing; loved the atmosphere; service was very thorough when applicable; and good value compared to similar quality restaurants. Will be back again read more
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3 years ago
What a tremendous meal. The quality and flavor of the food coupled with the service was tremendous. The seasonality and originality applied to French cuisine was super exciting and innovative. It was not cheap meal, nor did it taste like one. But if you want to celebrate, do it here. Meal: escargot char carrots octopus foie gras nigiri duck consommé read more
2 years ago
A great intimate French restaurant with an attentive staff and delicious food. The service was excellent and the food was delicious. Good drinks to boot! Totally recommend Obelix for a nice night out with friends or date night. read more
3 years ago
I was so looking forward to this dining experience. I love their sister restaurant. My friend had promised me beef Wellington for my birthday. I was overjoyed to learn Obelix had a Wellington meal for two. We waited weeks for our reservation. We arrived promptly at 5pm. The waitress explained the menu and the fact that the Wellington took 45 minutes, my friend a professional chef, immediately submitted our order (trusting the waitress to space the meal out appropriately). We then had drinks (which she delivered including the fruit fly). I immediately pointed it out to her and she clucked at me. Yuck. The drink was replaced without an apology. The bread, appetizer and salad arrived promptly (they were all delicious) then we waited and waited. Finally at 6:10 the Wellington arrived. The crust was soggy (had it soaked up the gravy) the meat was dry (too much time under the heat lamp), fries were cold, and they apparently were rationing the gravy. It was so disappointing bad and I could hardly eat it. They are better French restaurants in town. This is a real skip read more
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