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Francois Frankie, Chicago, IL

Francois Frankie

4.6
4.6
160 Reviews
$31 to $50
Contemporary French / American

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2 people
19:00
Booked 8 times today
  • Good for business meals
  • Charming
  • Great for creative cocktails
Francois Frankie is an American Brasserie featuring a rotating carousel bar and food from Executive Chef Matt Ayala in the heart of Chicago's Loop area. Perfect for dinner before the theater, the menu highlights French classics like escargot, steak tartare, mussels and steak frites, alongside contemporary American fare, including one of the city''s best cheeseburgers.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary French / American, Cocktail Bar, French American
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Fri 3:15 pm–8:30 pm Sat 5:00 pm–8:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (312) 600-9659
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Matt Ayala
  • Private party facilities
    Let our team help with any group dining or reception needs! Francois Frankie can accommodate groups of up to 200. Our private dining options are ready for your review.
  • Area
    Downtown / Loop
  • Cross Street
    Randolph & Franklin
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Public transit
    CTA Clark &amp; Lake Stop (Blue, Brown, Orange, Green, Purple, Pink Lines)<br />Metra Oglivie Transit Center
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options

What 160 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Francois Frankie offers a unique dining experience with a "terrific meal and service." The carousel seating adds charm, and Chef Matt Ayala's dishes, like the "soooo good" vodka rigatoni, impress. Highlights include the "best crab cakes" and "fantastic onion soup." Enjoy attentive service and a delightful atmosphere.

160 Reviews
  1. Jody

    Chicago

    74 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    74 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We came here as it was on the Broadway in Chicago restaurant list and we were going to theater. It is very convenient to the theater and easy parking garage nearby. It has a nice atmosphere and cool very slowly moving bar. The service was excellent. We had the brussel sprout chips and caesar salad and enjoyed our apps. We each got something different for our main dishes: lobster roll, burger, pasta and a meat dish (don't remember what it was called). The food was good, but nothing memorable. While there are a lot of good places to eat in Chicago, this one is decent and a good location if going to theater.

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  2. Bethany

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful experience. My daughter ordered chicken tenders & the chef made her bbq sauce on the spot Bec they didn't have any. Little things like that go a long way!

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  3. Christopher

    Chicago

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on 14 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The service and food were excellent. Although the menu was smaller, everything was great. I highly recommend the Halibut and, surprisingly, the Kale chips. The server waspolite and attentive but not intrusive.

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  4. William

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 13 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food beyond compare. Wonderful service. I will be booking again for my client dinners.

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  5. Scott

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 7 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was wonderful. The portion could have been a bit bigger, but it was otherwise a great experience.

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  6. David

    Chicago

    20 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on 30 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Went for lunch and drinks. Different menu than the dinner one. The Amish chicken dish is amazing!

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  7. CHRIS

    Chicago

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on 29 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I attend the theater several times a year, this was our first time at Francois Frankie. The restaurant is beautiful. We had an attentive server. For our meals we had the brussel sprout chips, the lobster roll, bacon, french onion soup, and cast iron pumpkin pie. All were well made and delicious. There was a duo playing music in he bar area.

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  8. Paul

    Raleigh

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 26 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had a wonderful dinner! Ariel, our server, was great, and the food was incredible. The crab cakes were the best we’ve had anywhere, and we’ve had them all over. The onion soup was fantastic, too. A great night all around, you need to go!

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  9. Michael

    Chicago

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 24 October 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Service was great, especially given the Thursday night crowd, food was good as was overall experience.

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  10. Dean

    Chicago

    22 reviews

    4.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on 19 October 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Cool atmosphere outside of the music being a little loud. Limited menu but had some unique items. Prices were decent for downtown Chicago. Wine list had nothing under $50 a bottle which is annoying. Service was outstanding and food quality was pretty good.

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Francois Frankie is rated 4.6 stars by 160 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 8 times today
Google Map for Francois Frankie

222 W Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60606

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Randolph &amp; Franklin
  • Area
    Downtown / Loop
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Fri 3:15 pm–8:30 pm Sat 5:00 pm–8:30 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary French / American, Cocktail Bar, French American
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Public transit
    CTA Clark & Lake Stop (Blue, Brown, Orange, Green, Purple, Pink Lines)Metra Oglivie Transit Center
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Matt Ayala
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options
  • Phone number
    (312) 600-9659
  • Private party facilities
    Let our team help with any group dining or reception needs! Francois Frankie can accommodate groups of up to 200. Our private dining options are ready for your review.
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