Experience the romance of France in Chicago. The taste and feel of Paris is right here in the Gold Coast, one of Chicago’s oldest and most beautiful neighborhoods.
The name Bistrot Zinc is derived from typical French bistrots where the “zinc” bar is a popular meeting place for good food, conversation and camaraderie.
Moderately-priced classic & contemporary French food is served amid the ambiance of tile floors, tin ceilings, and the beautifully handcrafted zinc bar. The feeling of French authenticity prevails throughout as you step into this lively Parisian atmosphere.
The lunch, brunch and dinner menus include many French favorites in addition to the monthly specials. Also offered is an extensive selection of French wines by the bottle and glass, plus French aperitifs and liqueurs.
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Two parking lots are available with in a half block of the Bistrot. One Parking lot is on West Elm St. just west of State St or East Cedar St. just east of State St.
Public transit
Red line to Clark and Division;
#36 Broadway Bus
Additional
Bar Dining
Menu
Served Monday - Friday at 11:30
Hors D'Oeuvres
Moules MariniéresUS$15.95
mussels white wine, shallots, cream & parsley
Escargot BzUS$12.95
French snails, herb garlic butter, Pernod, pesto crumbs
Pâté TraditionnelUS$10.95
duck liver pâté, red wine mustard, and crouton
Soupe á L'oignonUS$9.95
baked onion soup, crouton, gruyere cheese
Soup Du JourUS$6.50
Les Salades
Salade AnchoïadeUS$8.95
romaine, white anchovy, Parmesan, anchovy dressing
Le ThonUS$16.95
Seared tuna with artichoke-fennel salad and green onion coulis
Salade LyonnaiseUS$11.95
frisée, smoked bacon, poached egg, vinaigrette
Salade D' EndivesUS$10.95
endive salad with roquefort, walnuts, and banyuls vinaigrette
Salade De PouletUS$15.95
poached chicken, roasted fennel, tomato, almonds & greens, with a crème fraîche vinaigrette
Les Spéciaux
Baked GnocchiUS$13.95
with butternut squash and broccoli rabe
Arugula SaladUS$8.95
with dates, bacon, and parmesan
Shrimp CrepeUS$13.95
with smoked tomato cream
Les Sandwiches
Gigot D'agneauUS$14.95
sliced leg of lamb, grilled onion, watercress, rosemary aioli
Le Sandwich D'oeuf HachéUS$9.95
truffled egg salad on toasted whole grain bread
Croque MonsieurUS$13.95
grilled ham & gruyère cheese sandwich, pommes frites
Brunch
Sat, Sun 10:00 am–5:00 pm
Lunch
Mon–Fri 11:30 am–5:00 pm
Dinner
Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
French
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Two parking lots are available with in a half block of the Bistrot. One Parking lot is on West Elm St. just west of State St or East Cedar St. just east of State St.