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Francois Frankie, Chicago, IL

Francois Frankie

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

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 4 times today
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Good for business meals
  • Charming
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.
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown / Loop
  • Cross street
    Randolph & Franklin
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Public transit
    CTA Clark & Lake Stop (Blue, Brown, Orange, Green, Purple, Pink Lines)Metra Oglivie Transit Center
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 179 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Francois Frankie offers an inviting dining experience with "wonderful service" and "delicious food beyond compare." Guests love the unique carousel seating and Chef Matt Ayala's standout dishes, like the vodka rigatoni and French onion soup. Conveniently located near theaters, it's perfect for pre-show dining with a cozy atmosphere.

179 Reviews
  1. Denise

    Chicago

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Really enjoyable - great food - great drinks - great service!!! Highly recommend!

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  2. Brianna

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service and the food was excellent! Would dine there again

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  3. Gina

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Sat at the carousel bar and our bartender was amazing. Food was good and the restaurant is darling.

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  4. Nina

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great evening! We went to dinner before the ballet and they made sure to get us in and out on time. All was great. Best French onion soup this side of the Atlantic!!!!

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  5. Patricia

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely atmosphere. Kind service and delicious food

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  6. Linda

    Chicago

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    My dining companions and I were pleasantly surprised by our experience at Francois Frankies. Escargot was tasty; texture was excellent. My friend enjoyed the French onion soup; said it was one of the best she had. Portions were good. Excellent cocktail and wine list. One small complaint was my burger was a little too welcome done, but still tasty. Think of this place especially for pre-theater dining.

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  7. Neal

    VIP

    Chicago

    27 reviews

    3.0

    27 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Did not appreciate the restaurant accepting a 5 person reservation to squeeze us at a SMALL 4-person max table. Was very uncomfortable for a business lunch. Would have booked elsewhere if I knew we’d be pressed on top of one another.

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  8. Amy

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 15, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was fabulous! Cocktails were surprisingly better than I anticipated. Wish we saw the carosel bar spin!

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  9. Zanna

    Minneapolis

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 14, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The beef bourguignon was AMAZING, the chicken was decent. Was excited for some desserts but a little disappointed the mousse was almost still frozen? All in all the ambiance was super cool and a unique spot. Some absolute hits and some okay dishes.

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  10. Melissa

    Chicago

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 14, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Good service, not especially friendly but very attentive and prompt. The food was a mixed bag, with the small plates being mediocre and one was still partially frozen (but this was swiftly addressed and fixed). The entres were mostly good, except the pasta was very lame, which was disappointing but edible. Overall I think it was pretty good but pretty overpriced considering the quality of the food. Nice atmosphere.

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Francois Frankie is rated 4.6 stars by 179 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 4 times today
Google Map for Francois Frankie

222 W Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60606

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Randolph & Franklin
  • Neighborhood
    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
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • 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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