Frank & Betsie's Restaurant

Lovely place in downtown Glencoe for lunch. We stopped by and ate at an outside table after kayaking in Skokie Lagoons. All service folks were very helpful. The sandwiches came with soup or salad and potato frites. We had the chicken salad sandwich, and crabcake sandwich. Both were delish. Another friend had the roast vegetable salad which was very large and good. We'd recommend if in the area.

The food was delicious! Michael was a wonderful host, as was the staff. We celebrated a big family birthday, and were treated so well. We so enjoyed our time there! Thank you, Michael and staff, for making my sister's birthday so memorable.

My husband and I enjoyed dining at Frank & Betsies last night!!It was raining & Michael sat us in a cozy, candle lit spot by the window. Joe made great wine suggestions & paired with our entrees. The Chef's flavors were spot on & so satisfying we didn't even think about dessert. Michael still brought us complimentary cookies to go. So sweet & a wonderful experience. Thank You! Anna

My wife and I live in Winnetka and have probably dined at Frank & Betsie's not fewer than twenty times in the past three years. It's not only one of the best restaurants in the area, it would probably be best characterized as a 'hidden gem'. If you live in the area and haven't been there, for lunch or dinner, you should give it a try. You won't be disappointed.We last dined there last Friday, March 29. The dining room is small but attractive and cozy. I've got a pet peeve against fine-finer dining restaurants without table cloths. Frank & Betsie's has tablecloths. And the room is comparatively quiet making it a good place for a romantic dinner.Michael, the owner/host, is beyond charming, and the wait staff follows suit. Friendly to a fault. Anyone complaining about the service at Frank & Betsie's is simply being dishonest.If you're looking for Michelin Star, 'tweezer food', you will be disappointed. If you're looking for a very comprehensive, traditional, menu at reasonable prices given the quality, then this is your place. For a first course, the soups are always outstanding, the Caesar salad is first rate, as are the scallops wrapped in bacon. My 'go-to' entrée is the branzino. The lamb shank is excellent. I'm not much of an oenophile, but I never have a problem finding a good, reasonably priced, bottle to buy. By the time we've finished our entrée, we've never had room for dessert, but if you're a fan of tarts, cakes, and pies, Frank & Betsie's is a unique find among contemporary restaurants. Their pastry case is always stocked with upwards of a dozen, very appetizing looking choices. I've observed that certain regulars seemingly would come here just for the desserts.When looking to Yelp or Trip Advisor for restaurant reviews, I never leave the page without seeking out the bad reviews. Frank & Betsie's reviews are predominantly five stars. I feel confident that the few one star reviews attributed to Frank & Betsie's are either dishonest or written by individuals with personality disorders. Or maybe they're just confused and got the restaurant name wrong.

Food was amazing! Great portion sizes. The wait staff "Joe" was very attentive. I would highly recommend this restaurant. Carrot cake and whitefish delicious!!

Had a great lunch el fresco, tasty food and good service.French bistro style with many options.

Owner is charming and attentive to customers. Service was solid. Excellent steak & delicious cookies. Intimate dining room.

This is an extraordinary find!!! A cozy intimate restaurant in Glencoe with the best food you can imagine and a staff that caters to you like family. We have had the butternut squash soup (best I've ever had) crisp fresh Caesar salad, delicious Amish duck and fabulous lamb shanks. Jennifer was such a helpful and friendly server and Michael the owner is so wonderful you feel like you've come home. We feel like we're eating at a beautiful cafe in Europe. Eating here is like being on a romantic vacation.

Food options and preparations were excellent. Dishes creative. Service outstanding and gracious. Choices of desserts superlative as it also had a patisserie. Wanted to try them all. The ambience was beautiful and warm. I love dining out and I live in Chicago but happened to be up north. I would most definitely go back again

The food was awesome. All 4 of us would go back again.The quiche, hamburger, cod sandwich and beef and celery entrée were enjoyed, as was a big slice of chocolate mousse cake!Thanks. We're looking forward to our next visit.