Mon Ami Gabi

4.8

8047 Reviews

$30 and under

French

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2 people

27 Nov 2024

19:00

Booked 72 times today

Good for special occasions
Neighbourhood gem
Charming

Honoring classic French cuisine, Mon Ami Gabi is a traditional French bistro located in the heart of Lincoln Park. Our menu features simple French food including Steak Frites, fresh seafood, exquisite bites, and French rolling wine carts. Valet is located at the corner of Lincoln Park West and Belden for $17 cash or Zelle. During the holiday season, for all parties of 9 or more, we ask our guests to call the restaurant directly to book a reservation.

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
French, Steak, Seafood
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu 4:30 pm–9:00 pm Fri 4:30 pm–10:00 pm Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm
Phone number
(773) 348-8886
Website
http://www.monamigabi.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
David Koehn
Catering
To view our packages and party menus, visit us at monamigabi.com or call (773) 348-8886 to inquire. Mon Ami Gabi also offers carryout packages and off-premise catering for groups of all sizes.
Private party facilities
Private Dining is available!
Private party contact
Mon Ami Gabi Parties Team: (773) 935-5000

Location
2300 N. Lincoln Park West, Chicago, IL 60614
Area
Lincoln Park
Cross Street
Belden
Parking details
Please note, Valet is offered on Lincoln Park West. Mon Ami Gabi is located on the corner of Belden and N. Lincoln Park West in the Belden-Stratford Building, 1 block south of Fullerton and 2 blocks east of Clark. Enter through the main doors of the Belden-Stratford to access Mon Ami Gabi. Carryout orders can be picked up at the host stand.
Public transit
CTA 22 bus or 36 bus to Belden/Clark CTA 151 bus Inner Drive
Entertainment
Mon Ami Gabi is proud to host a multitude of events from cocktail soirées, to wine tastings, chef dinners and more. Be sure to visit us online at https://www.monamigabi.com/chicago/ to sign up for our e-newsletter and receive information on all of our upcoming events and special offers.
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining

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Popular dishes

Warmed BaguetteUS$3.95
sweet cream butter, amuse bouche
Onion Soup au GratinUS$14.95
the french classic baked with gruyère cheese
Melted BrieUS$18.95
apricot jam, brown butter walnuts, mint, croutons
Duck Leg ConfitUS$22.95
leek, cabbage, chestnut, bacon lardon, spiced date, duck jus
Escargots de BourgogneUS$17.95
wild oven-roasted snails, garlic-herb butter
Chicken Liver Mousse PâtéUS$16.95
red wine-dijon mustard, cornichons
Foie Gras TorchonUS$26.95
armagnac prunes, toasted brioche
Classic Steak Tartare*US$23.95
dijon aioli, hand-cut gaufrette chips
Deviled EggsUS$14.95
smoked whitefish caviar, herbs, black pepper aioli

Les Salades

Add: Chicken $8.95, Salmon* $12.95, Steak* $16.95

Frisée & Lardon*US$15.95
warm thick-cut bacon, soft-poached farm egg, champagne-dijon vinaigrette
Caesar*US$15.95
grana padano, chili oil, croutons
Petite GreenUS$14.95
avocado, herbs, verjus vinaigrette
FermièreUS$18.95
endive, radicchio, apple, pecan, roquefort, brown butter-cider vinaigrette

Fruits de Mer

Garantie Qualité Supérieure; Viandes de Premier Choix!

1/2 Doz. Oysters on the Half Shell*US$25.95
flown in daily from the cold waters of the east coast
Jumbo Shrimp CocktailUS$23.95
served ice cold
Sea Scallop "St. Jacques"US$19.95
green apple, hazelnut, mornay au gratin
Small Pot of Mussels MarinièreUS$21.95
leek, onion, garlic, white wine, herb butter

Grand Plateau

Garantie Qualité Supérieure; Viandes de Premier Choix!

Chilled Maine Lobster, Shrimp and Oysters*US$98.95
cocktail sauce; raspberry mignonette; dijon aioli
- Serves 2-4US$98.95
Caviar ServiceUS$98.95
one ounce of golden kaluga caviar with traditional garnish, crème fraîche & toasted brioche

Steak Frites

The finest prime midwest grain-fed beef hand selected for exquisite marbling and unmistakable flavor. Served with our signature hand-cut frites

Classique*US$35.95
maître d'hôtel butter
Au Poivre*US$35.95
brandy peppercorn sauce
Bordelaise*US$35.95
caramelized onion, red wine sauce
Roquefort*US$35.95
blue cheese sauce
Béarnaise*US$35.95
classic béarnaise sauce

Classic Cuts

Hanger Steak*US$38.95
the butcher's cut, bordeaux butter
Filet Mignon au Poivre*US$48.95
crème fraîche
Filet Mignon*US$48.95
bordeaux butter, red wine reduction

Côte de Boeuf

Côte de Boeuf*US$74.95
22 oz bone-in ribeye smothered in leek & shallot beef butter, served with whipped horseradish crème

Entrées

Boeuf BourguignonUS$36.95
egg noodles, carrots, mushrooms, bacon, pearl onions
Trout AlmondineUS$29.95
french green beans, brown butter, lemon
Roast Salmon*US$34.95
spiced lentils du puy, olive, pickled red onion, preserved lemon
Mussels Marinière & FritesUS$33.95
leek, onion, garlic, white wine
Skate WingUS$29.95
new potatoes, montpellier crème fraîche, petite sorrel
Mushroom & Jarlsberg en CroûteUS$29.95
potato, truffle, périgourdine sauce
Le Cheeseburger & Frites*US$26.95
tomme de savoie cheese, house pickles, gribiche
Our Famous Roast Chicken a la Grand-MèreUS$30.95
crispy free range half chicken, thick-cut bacon, sautéed mushrooms, pommes purée, chicken au jus

Accompagnements

Pommes PuréeUS$7.50
Hand-Cut FritesUS$5.95
French Green BeansUS$7.50
Garlic SpinachUS$7.50
Sautéed MushroomsUS$9.94
Macaroni GratinUS$12.95

Surcharge

As a way to offset rising costs, we have added a 3.5% surcharge to all checks. You may request to have this taken off your check should you choose.

What 8,047 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.8Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

Chicago / Illinois
French

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Mon Ami Gabi in Lincoln Park is a quintessential French bistro offering "consistently delicious" cuisine and "impeccable service." Guests rave about classic dishes like steak frites, escargot, and roast chicken. The ambiance is "cozy and romantic," perfect for special occasions. While some find it noisy, most agree it's a "gem" in Chicago dining.

8,047 Reviews

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cassie
Chicago
15 reviews
vip
5.0
15 reviews
Dined today
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our favorite restaurant! The food is always above and beyond and consistent. Romantic vibe and great dinner spot!
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Ariana
New York City
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always love this place! Perfect for every special occasion
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Debbi
Chicago
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always on point. Food is delicious and reliable. Service is attentive without being overbearing. The room feels warm and intimate.
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Jacqueline
Chicago
23 reviews
vip
5.0
23 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food is always good. Exceptional service from Eric. Best waitperson ever!
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JOHN
Chicago
19 reviews
vip
5.0
19 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Haven't been there in a while. Service and food were really good. Not many Bistros left and this was very tasty.
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Nelson
Chicago
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It’s crazy to think there are only three of these restaurants left in the world. We used to go to the Oak Brook location but now we finally got to visit the one in Chicago. We were pleasantly surprised to find out that this was the original one. It’s a classic French bistro fare with amazing servers and food. I highly recommend the steak and frites! make sure to get your reservation early because we had to dine at 4:45 PM due to later dinner times not being available
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M
Michele
Chicago
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 5
The food was excellent as always. However the service wasn't as wonderful. It was a disappointment because I brought my friend for her birthday. She enjoyed herself, but I knew it could be better.
Mon Ami GabiResponded today
Dear Michele, I'm sorry to hear of your recent less than acceptable experience with us, especially in regard to the service you received. We always try to exceed our guests' expectations but unfortunately, sometimes fall short. Would you be willing to provide your contact information so I can have one of our managers get in touch? We truly appreciate your feedback; thank you. Brian Q. Mon Ami Gabi manager
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Lori
Chicago
32 reviews
vip
5.0
32 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
We were there for my birthday last night. We love the ambience the food. They were really packed even though it was a Sunday. I will say our server was a little lackluster, which is unusual. She was personality minus and didn’t come by often enough, we couldn’t, get her when we wanted to order some things. Then it took forever to get half a dozen oysters, which seems kind of crazy. But again everything was delicious as always. I do wish they had a white burgundy that wasn’t $20 a glass. It’s a little outrageous for a French bistro and their California Chardonnay that’s I think only $14 a glass, which is a value anywhere these days, was really bad almost a bitter taste to it. We’ve also been allowed to order oysters individually before, but the server said we couldn’t do it. I really didn’t need half a dozen oysters at my husband doesn’t eat them. It would be great if you could get them individually. When we were there a month or so ago, they did allow us to do that. we will be back though! We love the food we love the ambience!
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Linda
Chicago
126 reviews
vip
5.0
126 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our server could not have been nicer. We were celebrating our 45th wedding anniversary and were blown away with a small glass of champagne each plus a lovely dessert courtesy of the restaurant. We always love how they split the French Onion Soup in the kitchen. This is our favorite this side of Paris and always hard to resist. The Moules Frites were delicious and very plump.
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Andrea
Alabama
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Love this restaurant! It’s one of my go to places when my parents are in town!
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Mon Ami Gabi offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (773) 348-8886.

Mon Ami Gabi is rated 4.8 stars by 8047 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people

27 Nov 2024

19:00

Booked 72 times today

Order delivery or takeout

2300 N. Lincoln Park West, Chicago, IL 60614

Additional information

Cross Street
Belden
Area
Lincoln Park
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu 4:30 pm–9:00 pm Fri 4:30 pm–10:00 pm Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
French, Steak, Seafood
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Please note, Valet is offered on Lincoln Park West. Mon Ami Gabi is located on the corner of Belden and N. Lincoln Park West in the Belden-Stratford Building, 1 block south of Fullerton and 2 blocks east of Clark. Enter through the main doors of the Belden-Stratford to access Mon Ami Gabi. Carryout orders can be picked up at the host stand.
Public transit
CTA 22 bus or 36 bus to Belden/Clark CTA 151 bus Inner Drive
Payment Options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
David Koehn
Entertainment
Mon Ami Gabi is proud to host a multitude of events from cocktail soirées, to wine tastings, chef dinners and more. Be sure to visit us online at https://www.monamigabi.com/chicago/ to sign up for our e-newsletter and receive information on all of our upcoming events and special offers.
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining

Website
http://www.monamigabi.com/
Phone number
(773) 348-8886
Catering
To view our packages and party menus, visit us at monamigabi.com or call (773) 348-8886 to inquire. Mon Ami Gabi also offers carryout packages and off-premise catering for groups of all sizes.
Private party facilities
Private Dining is available!
Private party contact
Mon Ami Gabi Parties Team: (773) 935-5000

Mon Ami Gabi

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Private dining

Additional information

OpenTable’s Top 100 Brunch Restaurants in America for 2024

The Best Bars for Foodies in Chicago

Hanger Steak

Filet Mignon Au Poivre

Filet Mignon Bordeaux

Hors d'Oeuvres

Warmed BaguetteUS$3.95

Onion Soup au GratinUS$14.95

Melted BrieUS$18.95

Duck Leg ConfitUS$22.95

Escargots de BourgogneUS$17.95

Chicken Liver Mousse PâtéUS$16.95

Foie Gras TorchonUS$26.95

Classic Steak Tartare*US$23.95

Deviled EggsUS$14.95

Les Salades

Frisée & Lardon*US$15.95

Caesar*US$15.95

Petite GreenUS$14.95

FermièreUS$18.95

Fruits de Mer

1/2 Doz. Oysters on the Half Shell*US$25.95

Jumbo Shrimp CocktailUS$23.95

Sea Scallop "St. Jacques"US$19.95

Small Pot of Mussels MarinièreUS$21.95

Grand Plateau

Chilled Maine Lobster, Shrimp and Oysters*US$98.95

Caviar ServiceUS$98.95

Steak Frites

Classique*US$35.95

Au Poivre*US$35.95

Bordelaise*US$35.95

Roquefort*US$35.95

Béarnaise*US$35.95

Classic Cuts

Hanger Steak*US$38.95

Filet Mignon au Poivre*US$48.95

Filet Mignon*US$48.95

Côte de Boeuf

Côte de Boeuf*US$74.95

Entrées

Boeuf BourguignonUS$36.95

Trout AlmondineUS$29.95

Roast Salmon*US$34.95

Mussels Marinière & FritesUS$33.95

Skate WingUS$29.95

Mushroom & Jarlsberg en CroûteUS$29.95

Le Cheeseburger & Frites*US$26.95

Our Famous Roast Chicken a la Grand-MèreUS$30.95

Accompagnements

Pommes PuréeUS$7.50

Hand-Cut FritesUS$5.95

French Green BeansUS$7.50

Garlic SpinachUS$7.50

Sautéed MushroomsUS$9.94

Macaroni GratinUS$12.95

Surcharge

Overall ratings and reviews

Diners' Choice Awards

Review summary

FAQs

Does Mon Ami Gabi offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Mon Ami Gabi restaurant rated?

Is Mon Ami Gabi currently accepting bookings?

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Additional information

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