The grand finale of my restaurant week 2026 journey belongs to Petit Pomeroy: a truly welcome surprise and a treat for me on a cold Friday night. The restaurant is above the Sophia steakhouse, and within seconds of being up the stairs, you understand what the restaurant is trying to present. Class, ambiance, and moody vibes are the name of the game. It felt like eating in a French manor on a rainy night surrounded by the aristocracy. So obviously, I felt right in place. The lighting was gorgeous, and the views of the city right outside the window were the ideal backdrop for this meal. I ordered an imported cab, which was full-bodied and paired nicely with all that we ordered. The restaurant week menu was catered for you to purchase off the à la carte menu, which was fine because it was worth it. It's a $60 deal with an app, an entree, and a dessert. However, the portion sizes were more than adequate for each of these courses. For my opener, I ordered the duck confit, which was tender, flavorful, and, might I add, gorgeously plated as every dish was. I am not really a traditional duck guy, but I loved it. From there, the piece de resistance of the meal for me came out (off the à la carte menu), the french onion soup. I'm not even fronting when I say this was the second best I've had in the city (just behind Gretel). It was sweet, savory, and super cheesy as all french onion soups should be. From there, the branzino came out, which was tender in the right places, flaky in the right places, and had an amazing sauce and presentation. Similar to duck, I am not an avid seafood eater, so I have to trust a place before ordering it, and I'm glad I did here. It was also massive. I ended the evening with the creme brulee, which, if you weren't in the know, is my favorite dessert ever. This one was GOOD, and huge, so I was living. Service was super helpful, efficient, and attentive. No complaints! read more

Great value for French food in the RN/ Gold Coast adjacent area. 3 courses for $48 in their prix fixe menu so you can try some of their most classics. Highlight was the French onion soup and the fries that accompany the steak frites. The salad and dessert were fine, but not memorable. Some things to note: -the bread service (baguette with butter) is not free, but it was positioned like it would be. That was kinda off putting when I saw the bill at the end (about $5) -the steak used in the steak frites was pretty tough, overcooked (asked for medium, came out close to well done), and wasn't a high quality piece of meat. Totally get why since 3 courses for $48 isn't that bad, and the French onion soup is typically $15 -we were sat promptly at our reservation time, but when we left the waiting area was absolutely packed TLDR, I'll come here for drinks and the French onion soup, and skip out on the rest. read more

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A classic French bistro feel. The room is very pretty, and not too noisy. The bar looks very comfortable as well. The frisée salad was delicious, a great combination, not too much bacon. My husband had the burger, which was a double patly, toasted bun, and nice toppings. The frites were crispy and generous: I had the Branzino Provencale, the fish was cooked perfectly with crispy skins, a lovely sauce and caramelized lemon in the middle. The service was wonderful. I would recommend it to anyone looking for a traditional French bistro feel. read more

This was me and my partner's first time trying French style food. We are always up for new and different cuisines.. The meals were very simple. I wouldn't say they were amazing or that they were even planned. It did what they needed to do if that makes sense. Now our server was an absolute delight. She was warm, friendly, educational thoughtful when we were unsure she provided alternatives or suggestions. Now the actual restaurant itself was gorgeous quaint small intimate. All of the staff had a smile on their face and trust me that goes a long way for us. read more

Petit Pomeroy - Macaroni au Gratin - French Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Service, food, and the vibes were all phenomenal. There wasn't anything we ordered that we didn't like. Definitely recommend the mussels and the mushroom risotto in particular. The wild child cocktail was also a great recommendation; good balance of sweet and sour. Would likely come back! read more

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Lovely French spot with great, affordable food and an extremely romantic atmosphere. The service was fast and our waiter was super attentive! For food, we had the warm baguette (butter was perfectly salty!), the French onion soup (which was pretty sweet but still quite yummy), the steak frites, the Arctic Char (insanely good!) and the crème brûlée which was phenomenal. read more

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This was my second time at Petit Pomeroy, this experience was as good as the first. We started with the Le Petit Plateau with a slight adjustment. I asked if they could substitute shrimp for the Tuna Tartare, and they were very accommodating. One of our guests also had the escargot, and the French onion soup. Dinner is consisted of the steak frites, roasted chicken, and trout almondine. All were very good please note the roasted chicken is more than enough for two. Dessert consisted of the chocolate pot de cream, apple tart, and the crème brûlée. Overall preference was for the crème brûlée. Our server Paul was very nice and attentive, even though the restaurant was very busy and he had a number of tables we did not feel neglected. I do consider this a restaurant for cooler weather as there is no outdoor space and the decor is a lot of wood and wallpaper. read more

A terraced entryway transported me from the streets of Chicago first into a sleek and modern steakhouse on the first floor of the beautiful, new One Chicago building. To the right, the modern black decor gave way to natural wood, and a set of stairs guided me up toward Petit Pomeroy. Mid-way up the stairs, a playful statue stood holding a bowl of sweet candies for passersby. I arrived at the host stand and was briefly guided to the bar before being almost immediately escorted to my table. There were only a half dozen or so seats at the bar, although an unoccupied railing nearby could have also seated a few more ambitious diners. The bartenders -- and the rest of the staff, including our server especially -- were well-dressed and incredibly polite and friendly. I started the night with a glass of an excellent Syrah, and my partner opted for a well-made French 75. For food, we started with our very-kind server's suggestion of the chicken liver mousse. The cherries and dressed citrus provided a perfectly sweet and tart contrast to play against the richness of the chicken liver. For mains, we split the filet au poivre and the trout amandine. The filet was perfectly cooked, and the peppercorn and brandy in the au poivre sauce perfectly swaddled the meat without being overbearing. The trout was well-cooked and tasted great; however, the fish was a touch dry in places. For dessert, my partner greatly enjoyed the prune gelato, while I myself indulged in a wonderfully crisp and caramel apple tart. On our way out the door, we stopped by that playful statue for a final treat from Petit Pomeroy. Even their candies were immaculately sweet. I cannot recommend Petit Pomeroy enough. From the food to the service, and especially the details in-between, Petite Pomeroy simply delivers. read more

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My goal is to try 50 new Chicago restaurants in 2025! Restaurant: 29/50 Month tried: May Favorite dish: Trout Amandine Ballyhoo Restaurant Group does NOT miss!!! They knocked it out of the park with their newest restaurant. There's a lot of great French food in Chicago, but they met the competition with ease. Classic French brasserie atmosphere with moody lighting and velvet seats. Excellent cocktails and wine flowing. Really helpful servers there to give recommendations. I had the Trout Amandine, one of my go-tos at a French restaurant, and it slapped!! I also had the La Belle cocktail and split escargot with the table. Again, truly up there with other great French spots. I liked how they offered a few non-traditional menu items, like the lobster roll and Cajun chicken. While we didn't try them (this time), the server spoke highly of those dishes and I'm definitely intrigued enough to come back for it. I can't believe I forgot to take photos of my food because I want to share with yall!! Next time... read more

I came here for my birthday. They had my name on the menu when I sat down. The service was phenomenal. They were attentive, but gave you space to enjoy. The food was very good. We started with the French baguette and also tried the warm tomato tarte. Both were good. Then I ordered the mushroom risotto and my boyfriend got the steak frites. He loved the steak. I tried his fries they were perfectly salty. The mushroom risotto was very unique and delicious. Lastly we had the crème brûlée. I loved it! I'm picky on crème brûlée too. This one was super good and I love the maple bourbon spin on a traditional French dessert. I will be coming again and excited to try some other options! read more

We grabbed an unreal BOGO on Uber Eats and can confirm that their Burger Royale and Duck Fat Potatoes are elite. Very high quality experience with delivery, too. The burger meat, all the accompaniments, the packaging, the freshness and how everything held up was incredibly well done. The staff is very aware of what is happening and it feels seamless/caring service. We would and will be returning to pay full price for the burger and to try other things because it was delicious! read more

Came here for a belated birthday date and loved the printed menu with the birthday sign! Our service was great and quick as well. The interior was beautiful, as was the nice French music. I had a lovely glass of cotes du rhode (a French red wine), and my boyfriend enjoyed a French beer and Belgian beer. We had the escargot, which were tasty and chewy. We also got the mussels, these were in a nice light garlic cream sauce- the garlic baguette was delicious to dip with. I had ordered a salad, but it didn't come out so we canceled the order and finished our meal instead. Otherwise, it was a beautiful and tasty light meal! read more

Petit Pomeroy - Mussels Marinière - French Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Excellent dinner spot! Upstairs from another restaurant. It has an intimate atmosphere and good food. The staff were excellent. read more

Petit Pomeroy - Rosé - French Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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It's a good thing the food is good here because the noise makes it difficult to have a conversation. 4 of us stopped for dinner and it was another great evening. The menu has what you would expect like the escargot, hot house baguette, chicken liver mousse, and profiteroles which we all had, and they added a 4th profiterole for our group. I thought my trout was just ok but everyone else was fine. The service is outstanding and Ryan joined our conversations and had great suggestions. I often bring my own wine and the corkage fee is $40. read more

Really liked the chicken, which was so juicy and tender! Also especially liked the potatoes dipped in the chicken gravy. Such a cute ambiance and environment with really good service and recommendations. Would recommend for a cute dinner with friends or even a date read more

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The ambiance was absolutely gorgeous! The dim lighting set the mood, although it seemed like some older folks had a hard time reading the menu due to the lighting. The fresh baguette is a must - they make their own butter in house and it is delicious. The server was very nice and gave us a free dessert which was very unexpected! Definitely on the pricier side but it's a nice splurge for a special occasion. read more

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Had an amazing dinner here! We did the three-course prix fixe and loved every bite. The French onion soup was rich and comforting, the ham croquettes were crispy and delicious, and both the steak frites and trout amandine were perfectly cooked. Finished with a maple-bourbon crème brûlée that was chef's kiss. The vibe is classic French, elegant but not stuffy. Felt like fine dining without being pretentious. Service was friendly and spot-on. Great place for a date night or special occasion. Will definitely be back! read more

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Food was the point. However, the first thing needed was a proper martini. I was delivered a perfect, dry, vodka martini, with a twist. Next the fam and I ordered prerequisite French cuisine. Escargot was flavorful. The artic char was fresh and dressed well. Mussles, fries, salad and mouse all impressed. Our server was somewhat quiet for a high-end server but, that is not a complaint from me. And, the atmosphere, considering it is in a really tall, busy building was elegant yet casual. All 'n all, it was a truly lovely evening. I have to try it again to be certain. read more

Food was decent. I wish they served some of the stuff they listed on their specials everyday instead of one day a week though. The escargots were in a pesto sauce which was good but it wasn't buttery and smooth enough to spread on the bread. The steak was medium with a nice char but ended up feeling more like well done. Fries were kinda like McDonald's but with a great dipping by sauce. I know they are new but their service is top tier! So helpful when it came to recommendations. Definitely got super busy by 7, and extremely loud inside. Kind of crowded seating which wasn't my favorite. Everyone seemed dressed business casual and above. read more

Petit Pomeroy - Steak au frites - French Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Very overpriced. The food is mediocre at best. I LOVE French onion soup, and theirs is almost inedible. It is so sweet, not good onion sweet. It tastes more like a dessert than a soup. It tastes like They added sugar to the recipe. It was very off putting read more

The food here is okay. Not as good as Mon Ami Gabi though. Also their prices are higher than Mon Ami Gabi. $18 for Frisée salad which was anemic. Tiny little pieces of the frisée which were white not green. Much less lardons and croutons. The Trout Almandine was ok. But much less sauce and fewer almonds for $35! The decor is nice. More traditional European. We went at 6:00 and the sound was very reasonable. The service was good. read more

The best food in Winnetka ! Always professional staff, fast serving and great quality Highly recommend read more

Solid. The service, food and ambience was on point. We ordered a prefix memu ($48 French Onion Soup, Steak Frites, Chocolate pot de crème), chicken liver mousse, foie gras, and smash burger. Solid read more

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Ballyhoo does it again! We love Denuccis, Old Pueblo and Gemini so wanted to try the newest city addition and it did not disappoint. The vibes are great and you do feel like you've been transported to Paris and the food is delicious... 1. Baguette - Straight out of the oven and delicious 2. Tomato Tarte- Both of our favorite dish of the night. Perfectly flaky, seasoned so well, perfect amount of salt. I will be dreaming of this appetizer. 3. Roasted Chicken- Very good, large! 4. My husband got the fish (I think it was black bass?) from the specials and very much enjoyed 5. Macaroni Gratin- Creamy and delicious 6. Apple tarte dessert with vanilla gelato , the perfect ending to dinner ! The only miss of the night was the "Le Petit" cocktail which I personally didn't enjoy at all, however the Bleu 75 was very refreshing and I'd order that again. Can't wait to come back- they also serve weekend lunch with a different menu! read more

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It seems most new French spots in Chicago are either "over the top" scale (Le Gran Boucherie, Le Select) or a modern take on French cuisine (Obelix), it's great to find a traditional "Bistro Style" venue. Petit Pomeroy is intimate & authentic, the service is beyond excellent.......and the food is reasonably priced and extremely good. It reminds me of the old Bistro Zinc on Rush Street (that closed many years back). My Steak Frites was done perfectly (rare), and the Artic Char was meaty and fresh. I started with the homemade Apple Brandy, a perfect palate awakening. I think Balyhoo Hospitality has really hit the bullseye with this one. I can't wait to go back......... read more

Petit Pomeroy - Intimate Setting. - French Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Very quant space. Small with a great vibe. Reservations are a must. Very limited bar seating. That being said, the staff is great. Extremely aware of their customers and noticed it was taking some time to get seated for our reservation and the manager came over to buy us a drink. We were seated about 15 min after our reservation. I missed out on the scallops but I got the burger and believe the hype. It's delicious! My boyfriend got the Cajun chicken and he cleaned the plate. We decided to try the desserts and got the vanilla crème brûlée and berry cobbler. Both were great. We live in the building so we will definitely be back. Looking forward to having delivery as an option soon read more

Beautiful Food was delicious Service was ok , our waiter was also the bartender which I didn't like because his focus was not on us . Ambiance was nice read more

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Cute restaurant that's beautifully decorated in Parisian style. Wait staff are very attentive and do try and cater to your every need. Thr Champs Elysee cocktail we had at the start was delicious - beautifully presented as well. The frisée lardon salad I had was excellent with the dressing that didn't overpower the dish. My other half had the chicken mousse and funnily enough raved about the delicious brioche it was served with. "Best I've had outside France". The 1/2 roasted chicken was also a winner. The reason why I am giving this place 4 stars is because I felt the bouillabaisse I had was lacking. It was one of the more expensive dishes on the menu and had boasted of mussels, shrimp, scallops and lobster. There was definitely plenty of mussels and a few pieces of shrimp but if there was lobster or scallops in the dish, they were so minuscule that I didn't even taste it. Basically this was a mussels stew not a seafood stew. Desserts were very good. The pot de crème was creamy without being too rich and the profiteroles disappeared very quickly. read more

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Overall a very classic French restaurant. The decor was very neat and elevated the experience. I highly recommend making a reservation, and expect to wait even with a reservation. The waiting area is a bit narrow and crowded so it made waiting for our table a bit hectic. Overall the food was great, from the tartare to the mussels to the French onion soup, they have a great selection of cuisine. The steak frites were also tasty and they had a nice selection of cocktails. Overall a good place to visit for a date night or small get together! read more

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Petit Pomeroy was exceptional from the moment I walked in. The staff was professional and polished, creating an atmosphere that felt straight out of Mad Men--aesthetic, warm, and perfectly lit. My waitress was phenomenal, and the baguette with butter was the best I've had. The only slight disappointment was dessert, which fell short of the otherwise impeccable experience. Since it's one of the final impressions, I had hoped for more. That said, I'd return again and again--perhaps to try a different dessert or simply skip it. I'm also wanting to try Pomeroy in Winnetka based on how much I enjoyed this one. Highly recommend! read more

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Had the most amazing dinner last night! Our waiter Chris was so personable, attentive, positive - truly the best service. 5/5 The food was 5/5. We started with warm baguette+butter (would get again). Salad Verte - was good, simple. Filet - cooked perfectly, very tender (would get again). Poulet Cajun - cooked perfectly, very tender, delicious sauce + paired nicely with fries that came with garlic aioli (yum) (would also get again). Will definitely be telling all my friends to come here! read more

Waiting 30 minutes for a reservation now. Who knows how long this will last. Bad management

Food is pretty good. Service was terrible. We were seated over half an hour past our reservation on a random weeknight. They put us in a side room to just get us seated. Then routinely forgot about us. We had to ask for a spoon and water times, we ordered bread and it came almost after our meal but they still charged us for it. read more

We came for our anniversary and were very happy with our experience. They brought complimentary champagne to the table and printed the menus special with our names "happy anniversary." What a nice touch!! The beef bourguignon was amazing! My husband ordered the steak frites which he loved as well. The ambiance is nice although I never enjoy the two top tables where you're sitting next to a stranger on the booth. Definitely would recommend. read more

Petit Pomeroy - Special printed menu - French Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Great food and service. Highly recommend Anything on the menu is delicious! As good as the Winnetka location! read more

Petit Pomeroy is an absolute gem of a restaurant. The chicken was INCREDIBLE. It comes with thyme jus that you pour over the chicken and roasted duck fat potatoes. The jus skyrockets the dish to another level. Insanely delicious. The foie gras was divine. It was a special on the evening we dined. If it is available, order it because it's some of the best we ever had. Escargots à la Bourguignonne Pernod Butter is everything you could ever want from a French restaurant. The Lobster Risotto was a seafood lover's dream. It strikes the perfect balance between comfort food and elevated dining. The service was superb. The waitstaff is friendly, professional, knowledgeable and very thoughtful. Kindness is clearly valued at Petit Pomeroy. The ambiance is inviting, warm and lovely. read more

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Ohh! Ballyhoo has done it again. These are the people behind Gemini, Gemini Grill, DeNuccis and etc. The original Pomeroy is in Winnetka, which I haven't been to. I had Pommes Frites. The staff and service are magnifique. read more

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I can't recommend this place enough! Petit Pomeroy is AMAZING! The French food is legit and a level above. We went there yesterday (Mother's Day), restaurant was packed, it they did everything to make ourselves comfortable. Staff is so friendly! We had a great time at the bar with Christiana. Amazing wine and cocktails. Did I mention the food? read more

I've dined here four times and every time the food and service have been outstanding! Enjoy sitting at the bar and looking outside at the beautiful buildings. Had the 1/2 chicken last night...cooked perfectly and tasted delicious. read more

Petit Pomeroy - Petite Pomeroy - French Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Thoughtful service from check-in to when you have paid your bill. It is the best French food I've had outside of France. We plan to visit often. read more