Bar La Rue

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   ELDAR

   Chicago

   43 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   43 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

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

   Bar La Rue delivers an exceptional dining experience with its beautiful ambiance, perfectly complementing the delicious menu offerings. The escargot, steamed mussels, and steak frites were all executed to perfection, showcasing the kitchen’s expertise. The cocktails are another standout, with the Bonne Vivant stealing the spotlight among the thoughtfully crafted selections. Brandon’s service elevated the evening further, as he was incredibly helpful and attentive, ensuring every need was met seamlessly.
   

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   Amy

   Chicago

   26 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   26 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

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

   I've eaten here before and it was just as good. Service was excellent, drinks were very tasty, and the brunch options are good. The steak & eggs with the bearnaise sauce were DELICIOUS! It's a "girlie" type place, since its very flowery, but there are also a lot of tv's on with football and plenty of men in there to enjoy the game and the food. I'd highly recommend.
   

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   Shaina

   Chicago

   20 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   20 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

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

   Excellent food and service. We love coming to Bar La Rue for brunch… best espresso martini options! :)
   

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   Aneesa

   Chicago

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

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

   I really enjoyed the food. The burger over cheese fondue was so good. The chocolate hazelnut dessert was so yummy! Loved the vibes!
   

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   Dan

   Chicago

   27 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   27 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

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

   Food was urprising and great. Service was great cool space. American meets French with a fun vibe
   

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   Jade

   New York City

   1 review

   vip
   3.0

   1 review

   Dined 2 days ago

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

   The ambiance is beautiful but it’s really loud and the food is very mid; go next door.
   

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   Traci

   Chicago

   11 reviews

   5.0

   11 reviews

   Dined 4 days ago

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

   This was my first time experiencing Bar La Rue and I had a fantastic time! Julian, our server, was fantastic and all of his recommendations were a success. My friend and I both ordered the steak frites and shared sauces which were delectable. Our cocktails were super yummy as well; atmosphere was nice, lively, and gave you a true Parisian vibe. I would definitely go back!
   

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   Jo

   Chicago

   66 reviews

   5.0

   66 reviews

   Dined on 8 December 2024

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

   Delicious brunch and charming interior design. Food was very tasty - we had the ham & cheese galette, lobster omelet, Caesar salad and fries and they surprised us with a little brûléed french toast for a birthday dessert. Server was lovely and attentive. Manager also stopped by at end of meal to make sure we enjoyed our food and experience. Would definitely go back for brunch and to try dinner. Prices are in line with other west loop spots. Parking can be difficult so plan ahead. Food was a tiny bit slow coming out but not excessively.
   

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   Courtney

   Chicago

   4 reviews

   2.0

   4 reviews

   Dined on 8 December 2024

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

   We were excited to try Bar La Rur for the first time, but unfortunately, the experience left us disappointed. We kicked things off with espresso martinis, which were delicious and set the tone for a promising evening. For our starter, we ordered the shrimp cocktail, which featured three sizeable shrimp. However, despite their size, the shrimp were extremely chewy in texture, making them less enjoyable than we'd hoped. The dish also came with two dipping sauces, but the busser unexpectedly whisked them away before we’d even finished. After asking for a refill, it took almost 10 minutes to get more sauce, which was frustrating. For the main course, we opted for the Burger Royal. It arrived about 30 minutes after we’d ordered, but unfortunately, it was cold—across the board, none of us could finish it. The fries, overly salted to the point of inedibility, didn’t help matters. While we had a 7:30 reservation, we were done and out the door by 8:30 pm, which, for a sit-down meal, felt alarmingly rushed. Given the experience, we couldn’t help but feel that the meal fell far short of expectations, especially considering the price. Honestly, we could’ve had a far better, more satisfying meal at a place like In-N-Out Burger. While the cocktails were good, I wouldn’t recommend Bar La Rur for food—it felt overpriced and more like subpar fast food than a thoughtfully crafted dining experience. If you’re looking for a drink, though, it might be worth a visit.
   

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    Anna

    Seattle

    5 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 8 December 2024

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

    The wait to get our table was very long, hostesses seemed disorganized. Our food took pretty long as well. The food thankfully did taste good, but overall not the best service I’ve experienced.
    

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