Bar La Rue

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   Valerie VIP

   Chicago7 reviews

   4.0

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   loved the food, loved the service, but omigod the noise level was unbelievable. the music was too loud which in turn led patrons to literally be screaming across each other. tables are set up very close to each other so it made for a not so pleasant experience.
   

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   ashley

   Chicago3 reviews

   1.0

   Dined on 2 March 2025

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 3

   The food was amazing, but improvement is needed with their customer service.
   

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   Raquel

   Chicago15 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 2 March 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   What a delightful little find! I just came back from Paris last week and was craving escargot...they had the best ones I've had in the city so far! Their espresso martinis were perfection and the West Coast oysters were scrumptious! They had a DJ who was on-point...perfect little Sunday Funday!
   

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   Francis VIP

   Chicago4 reviews

   1.0

   Dined on 28 February 2025

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 1

   In general it was bad. The food it was cold, and tasting burned. We have to send it back. They don’t even have us cutlery . They realice, when they brought already all the food we don’t even have napkins. It was completely disappointed. Definitely not coming back.
   

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   John and Jen VIP

   Chicago166 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 27 February 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   I had the pleasure of having a business lunch at Bar La Rue in Chicago recently, and it was a memorable experience. My colleague and I decided to share a cheeseburger and a lobster roll with frites, accompanied by diet cokes. The ambiance of Bar La Rue is perfect for a business meeting, with a chic and comfortable atmosphere that allows for easy conversation. The service was attentive and prompt, making sure we had everything we needed without being intrusive. As for the food, both the cheeseburger and lobster roll were exceptional. The cheeseburger was cooked to perfection, juicy and flavorful, with a delicious blend of toppings. The lobster roll was a standout, with tender, succulent lobster meat perfectly complemented by a light, buttery roll. The frites were crispy and seasoned just right, adding a delightful crunch to our meal. Overall, Bar La Rue exceeded our expectations, making it an ideal spot for a business lunch. I highly recommend it to anyone looking for a great dining experience in Chicago. In fact, I was so impressed that I plan to return soon with my wife to try their dinner menu.
   

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   Emily

   Chicago3 reviews

   3.0

   Dined on 22 February 2025

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 4

   Brandon was a great server, but our food order took almost an hour to arrive at the table. Although the restaurant was very forgiving and the food and drinks themselves were great, if you go, just expect a wait! I recommended the Frenchie and Strawberry Spritz.
   

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   abbie

   Chicago1 review

   4.0

   Dined on 22 February 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 5

   Super cute concept in Fulton Market!! Felt like stepping out of Chicago. Food was mediocre in my opinion, but my friends really enjoyed the burger! Drinks did not seem strong as well.
   

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   Aria

   Chicago4 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 16 February 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Great experience highly recommended and will return
   

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   Susany

   Chicago1 review

   3.0

   Dined on 16 February 2025

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 5

   El lugar hermoso, el ambiente divino, pero definitivamente el servicio y la comida no es lo mejor
   

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    Mercedes

    Chicago1 review

    4.0

    Dined on 16 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5

    The hostess was nice but a little condescending. She sat us at a table close to the door and we just asked if it was possible to move a little further in to avoid the draft but She said this was all they had but if something else opened up she would let us know. And then dropped a “hope you still enjoy yourself though”  didn’t really think much of it. Maybe it was just an awkward delivery but then my friend saw a table open up mind you this was at the very beginning of being seated so we were not moving drinks or food around and the hostess let us move and again “hope you can enjoy your time here” and that time it caught my attention. Service was sparse but ok. The food was not that great. The chicken sandwhich was overly breaded and not with good breading. The steak frites were better. Tuna tartar was more of a ceviche than a tartar but tasted good. Bar La Rue is more of vibe than a good restaurant. Has potential if they work on improving the menu but for now it’s a cute spot for drinks
    

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