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Francois Frankie, Chicago, IL

Francois Frankie

4.5
4.5
172 Reviews
$31 to $50
Contemporary French / American

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 19 times today
  • Charming
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Good for special occasions
Francois Frankie is an American Brasserie featuring a rotating carousel bar and food from Executive Chef Matt Ayala in the heart of Chicago's Loop area. Perfect for dinner before the theater, the menu highlights French classics like escargot, steak tartare, mussels and steak frites, alongside contemporary American fare, including one of the city''s best cheeseburgers.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary French / American, Cocktail Bar, French / American
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Fri 3:15 pm–8:30 pm Sat 5:00 pm–8:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (312) 600-9659
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Matt Ayala
  • Private party facilities
    Let our team help with any group dining or reception needs! Francois Frankie can accommodate groups of up to 200. Our private dining options are ready for your review.
  • Neighbourhood
    Downtown / Loop
  • Cross Street
    Randolph & Franklin
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Public transit
    CTA Clark &amp; Lake Stop (Blue, Brown, Orange, Green, Purple, Pink Lines)<br />Metra Oglivie Transit Center
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 172 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Francois Frankie offers an inviting dining experience with "wonderful service" and "delicious food beyond compare." Guests love the unique carousel seating and Chef Matt Ayala's standout dishes, like the vodka rigatoni and French onion soup. Conveniently located near theaters, it's perfect for pre-show dining with a cozy atmosphere.

172 Reviews
  1. Amy

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was fabulous! Cocktails were surprisingly better than I anticipated. Wish we saw the carosel bar spin!

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  2. Zanna

    Minneapolis

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The beef bourguignon was AMAZING, the chicken was decent. Was excited for some desserts but a little disappointed the mousse was almost still frozen? All in all the ambiance was super cool and a unique spot. Some absolute hits and some okay dishes.

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  3. Melissa

    Chicago

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Good service, not especially friendly but very attentive and prompt. The food was a mixed bag, with the small plates being mediocre and one was still partially frozen (but this was swiftly addressed and fixed). The entres were mostly good, except the pasta was very lame, which was disappointing but edible. Overall I think it was pretty good but pretty overpriced considering the quality of the food. Nice atmosphere.

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  4. Andy

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Cool environment and the burger was very very good, I suggest adding the bacon if you like thick cut & smokey bacon

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  5. Moira

    VIP

    Chicago

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Staff was overwhelmed by pre theatre crowd. Received ice cold croquettes for an appetizer and had to wolf down are food to make the show because the food took so long. Waitress was great though

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  6. Kathy

    VIP

    Chicago

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a wonderful time at François Frankie‘s. The ambience was wonderful. I had the steak frites which was delish! My daughter and her friend had the beef burgundy and raved about it too. We will be back !!

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  7. Ron

    Chicago

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on December 4, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Cool place with a moving circular bar. Food was excellent and location was perfect for us, just up the street from the Cadillac Palace Theater and with a parking garage right next door.

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  8. Anita

    VIP

    Chicago

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on December 4, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Alejandro was a great server. He confirmed we had theater tickets that night and paced our meal perfectly. He kept our drinks full all night and was attentive throughout. The food was excellent. Best Caesar salad I’ve had anywhere. We had the pasta dish and lobster roll and both were great. The Creme brûlée for dessert was the perfect end to an awesome meal. This is our new favorite pre-theater spot!!

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  9. Caitlin

    Chicago

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on December 2, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our team had a wonderful time at dinner. We loved the proximity to our office as well as our hotel. What a lovely menu with plenty to choose from for all palates. We will definitely keep this in mind for future trips.

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  10. Kelli

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 30, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent menu options & great service! Everything was wonderful

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Francois Frankie is rated 4.5 stars by 172 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 19 times today
Google Map for Francois Frankie

222 W Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60606

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Randolph & Franklin
  • Neighbourhood
    Downtown / Loop
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Fri 3:15 pm–8:30 pm Sat 5:00 pm–8:30 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary French / American, Cocktail Bar, French / American
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Public transit
    CTA Clark & Lake Stop (Blue, Brown, Orange, Green, Purple, Pink Lines)Metra Oglivie Transit Center
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Matt Ayala
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (312) 600-9659
  • Private party facilities
    Let our team help with any group dining or reception needs! Francois Frankie can accommodate groups of up to 200. Our private dining options are ready for your review.
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