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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
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.
*These items are served raw or undercooked, contain raw or undercooked ingredients, or are cooked to order. Consuming undercooked poultry, meat, and fish may increase your chance of foodborne illness.
Please notify your server of any allergies you have. Menu items may contain or come into contact with WHEAT, EGGS, PEANUTS, TREE NUTS, and MILK. For more information, please speak with a manager
As a way to offset rising costs associated with the restaurant (food, beverage, labor, benefits, supplies) we have added a 3.25% surcharge to all checks. We do this in lieu of raising our menu prices.
What 222 people are saying
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4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
4.3Food
4.4Service
4.4Ambience
4.1Value
Noise • Moderate
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François Frankie offers a "unique dining experience" with a charming carousel bar and delightful French-inspired dishes. Guests rave about the "great service and delicious food," highlighting the lobster roll, calamari, and beef bourguignon. Despite occasional service hiccups, the ambiance and "amazing cocktails" make it a must-visit spot in downtown Chicago.
222 Reviews
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Pam VIP
Chicago / Illinois15 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Overall 5
Food 4
Service 5
Ambience 4
They did an excellent job accommodating our large, pre-theater group with great service and reminders about when to order for a relaxed on-time experience. Very friendly staff and a nice selection of food. Highly recommend.
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Cindy Bord VIP
Wisconsin31 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
We came 6/4 for lunch before the Tina show. It was a rainy day. We got there a bit before they opened at 11:00.
My friend and I were waiting in the doorway until it opened. The hostess came and let us in-not expecting that before opening! It was very much appreciated and thoughtful. We were just sitting comfortably in the front and not expecting service. We got waters and menus and it was so very nice. To top it off we then had Mauricio as our server! He’s so great! Kind and attentive which seems to be the Francois Frankie! See you soon!
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Erica VIP
Chicago / Illinois54 reviews
3.0
Dined on 28 May 2025
Overall 3
Food 2
Service 2
Ambience 3
Food was average. Everyone ate their meal but would not choose to eat here again pre-theater.
Crab cakes were small and fried breading on outside.
Waiter was kind but not attentive.
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Nina
Chicago / Illinois4 reviews
5.0
Dined on 19 May 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
great lunch place, its quiet = you can hear each other and always has great food and service.
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco Bay Area1 review
5.0
Dined on 10 May 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Great service and great food! The lobster roll and calamari were fantastic!
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Mary
Chicago / Illinois5 reviews
5.0
Dined on 26 April 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Everything was fabulous from the ambiance to the food!
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Kate VIP
Chicago / Illinois3 reviews
5.0
Dined on 25 April 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Great cocktails and attentive bartenders! A little New Orleans oasis in downtown Chicago
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Lucy VIP
Chicago / Illinois37 reviews
1.0
Dined on 24 April 2025
Overall 1
Food 4
Service 1
Ambience 3
My friend and I finally got a chance to come to this restaurant and we couldn't get out fast enough. Though if it were up to the server, we would have been out even faster. The drinks were very good and the food, though small portioned, was also quite good. The server rushed us the entire stay and didn't mention ahead which menu items were unavailable. Once we learned the entrees we wanted were not options, he expected us to tell him our alternative right away. He later asked my friend if she was done or still working on her fries. She was still working on her fries so he walked away, someone else immediately came to our table and asked her if they could take her plate while she was still eating her fries. We immediately paid and left.
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Jamie
Chicago / Illinois3 reviews
3.0
Dined on 24 April 2025
Overall 3
Food 3
Service 4
Ambience 5
Went with my daughter. It was Good overall. Enjoyed it.
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Linda
Chicago / Illinois2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 19 April 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Great experience. The food was delicious and the service was wonderful! We’ll definitely be back soon.
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Francois Frankie is rated 4.4 stars by 222 OpenTable diners.
Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.
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.