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Francois Frankie, Chicago, IL

Francois Frankie

4.6
4.6
194 Reviews
$31 to $50
Contemporary French / American

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 17 times today
  • Charming
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Good for business meals
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 & Lake Stop (Blue, Brown, Orange, Green, Purple, Pink Lines)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 194 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

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

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Francois Frankie offers a "wonderful atmosphere" with its unique Carousel Bar and proximity to theaters. The "french onion soup" is a highlight, alongside dishes like the steak frites and lobster roll. Guests praise the attentive service, making it a "favorite pre-theater spot." Overall, it's a delightful dining experience in Chicago.

194 Reviews
  1. Ann

    VIP

    Minneapolis

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was passable. Not authentic French Bistro, definitely an American take. Service was good. Big screen tvs ruined the vibe.

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  2. Carol

    VIP

    Chicago

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Great place, beautiful bar. Food - very good with reasonable, prices. Great cocktails and nice wines by the glass to compliment the food. Service was very good even as restaurant got more crowded. Nice for pre-theater dining. We will be back

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  3. Ryan

    VIP

    Chicago

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on February 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Overlooked gem in the Loop. Provides the perfect combination of fun and unique experience while still offering amazing food.

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  4. Jim

    Chicago

    6 reviews

    3.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on February 4, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    The French Onion soup was excellent. The pasta with mushrooms was a bit sparse with mushrooms and rather bland. The chocolate coffee dessert was tasty.

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  5. Yvette

    Chicago

    7 reviews

    1.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on January 31, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Disappointed with the $60 Restaurant week menu. It was not worth the money. My main dish Beef bourguignon was a very small piece of beef with hardly any sauce and too salty . It was served with pomme puree which I did not catch ahead of time that it contained dairy . I asked for bread instead and they charged me $4 for 2 pics of toast.

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  6. Sheryl

    Chicago

    13 reviews

    2.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on January 28, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    I haven't been to Francoise Frankie's in a number of years and won't be returning any time soon. Our entire group of six was aligned that the found was pretty, but bland. The service was slow, even after we specifically asked for our server, as one of our guests found a hair in her food when it arrived at the table. While a replacement dish was brought out relatively quickly, it did not come with any apology, a visit from a manager, or even a nominal discount on our bill. And the dining room is SO loud, it was hard to carry on a conversation. A lot of money to spend for mediocre food and a disappointing experience.

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  7. Gail

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Went for lunch during restaurant week. Sat at the revolving bar which was fun. French onion soup was the best I've had. 2 of us had the pasta dish which was very tasty and ended with a wonderful chocolate mousse. Server/ bar tender was very nice, helped with some tasty cocktails and choices for lunch.

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  8. MichaelB

    Chicago

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on January 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a great time. The food and service was incredible. We were so lucky to be there during Restaurant Week! The carousel bar was a hit and so much fun.

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  9. Peyton

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 25, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We came for restaurant week and were a little underwhelmed at first with our apps but the entrees were PHENOMENAL! The vibe is so fun and the carousel of course is a must see 🥰

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  10. Geoffrey

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 14, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The egg salad sandwich is hard to eat with a half 7-minute egg in the middle. Very impractical.

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Francois Frankie is rated 4.6 stars by 194 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 17 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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