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Bar La Rue, Chicago, IL

Bar La Rue

4.5
4.5
267 Reviews
$31 to $50
French American

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2 people
19:00
Booked 41 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for groups
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Charming
Bar La Rue celebrates French-American cuisine with an inventive cocktail program in the heart of Fulton Market. The stylish space boasts a beautiful all-season, street-side, walk-in-friendly pergola bar and dining area, perfect for a cozy patio experience. The menu incorporates French plays on approachable American comfort foods, offering an inviting setting for lunch, brunch, or dinner. Whether you're enjoying cocktails at the bar, celebrating birthdays, or planning a romantic date, Bar La Rue provides a Mediterranean-inspired atmosphere perfect for any occasion.
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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    French American
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Thu, Sun 11:30 am–12:00 am Fri, Sat 11:30 am–1:00 am
  • Phone number
    (312) 533-4607
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Private party facilities
    Bar La Rue offers an ideal space for high energy cocktail receptions. Complete with comfortable booth seating, an expansive indoor-outdoor bar, and a French bistro inspired patio, we can accommodate any gathering of up to 200 guests privately.
  • Private party contact
    Bar La Rue Events Team: (312) 779-0219
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Experiences

  • Brunch Experience

    Multiple dates available
    Bonjour! Indulge in our new brunch experience featuring delicacies like the Truffle Mushroom Scramble and Maine Lobster Omelet, perfectly paired with refreshing cocktails like the classic Mimosa or Espresso de Lavender. Grab a seat on our patio and savor our new French-inspired brunch offerings! For full brunch menu, please visit us here: https://www.barlarue.com/food-and-drink/#brunch
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What 267 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
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

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Bar La Rue offers a "beautiful ambiance" and "amazing service," making it a delightful dining experience. Guests rave about the "phenomenal" brunch options and cocktails. Highlights include the "Royale with Cheese" and the "truffle mushroom scramble." While some found the noise level high, the vibrant atmosphere is perfect for celebrations.

267 Reviews
  1. Emily

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    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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  2. abbie

    Chicago

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    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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  3. Aria

    Chicago

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    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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  4. Susany

    Chicago

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    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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  5. Mercedes

    Chicago

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    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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  6. Ashlee

    VIP

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 16 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Jack our waiter was amazing. He was attentive and very friendly.

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  7. Dr Carmen

    VIP

    Chicago

    28 reviews

    5.0

    28 reviews

    Dined on 15 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great evening. Delicious food and ambiance. Slow but attentive service. Wii definitely return

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  8. caitlyn

    Indiana

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 15 February 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Valentine’s day service was good, the steak and frites was ok, the steak was 4-5 pieces and really tough. Sauce for fries was good. For $75 per person, there really wasn’t enough food served, you can tell they were really portioned. The music was so loud I was like screaming trying to talk to my partner to get her to hear me. Not so “romantic” if you want a quieter environment for a Valentine’s day dinner. 😐

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  9. Sarah

    VIP

    Chicago

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 15 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My boyfriend and I went for Valentine’s Day and both could not get over how good the entire meal was. Loved everything about our experience and will be back

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  10. Ron

    VIP

    Columbus

    6 reviews

    1.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 15 February 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 5
    Judge accordingly given that it was Valentines Day, but we were sat at our table for over 50 minutes and never received our first course. We had to leave without ever receiving any food in order to make our show on time. The table next to us said they had been there over an hour and had only been served their appetizer course. Ironically, the sever did bring them their desert course. No entrees for you. Extra bad given that they had a very limited prix fix menu for the big day. I wasn’t happy. Not good for a higher end restaurant in a major market. Do better.

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Bar La Rue is rated 4.5 stars by 267 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 41 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Bar La Rue

820 W Fulton Market, Chicago, IL 60607-1302

Additional information

  • Area
    West Loop
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Thu, Sun 11:30 am–12:00 am Fri, Sat 11:30 am–1:00 am
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    French American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Beer, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (312) 533-4607
  • Private party facilities
    Bar La Rue offers an ideal space for high energy cocktail receptions. Complete with comfortable booth seating, an expansive indoor-outdoor bar, and a French bistro inspired patio, we can accommodate any gathering of up to 200 guests privately.
  • Private party contact
    Bar La Rue Events Team: (312) 779-0219
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