LeTour

The restaurant is in a good location and has nice ambience - especially in the summer. I was actually quite excited to go there as I had walked by this restaurant many times over the last few months.Staff was friendly an attentive, but our previously friendly waiter disappeared after we mentioned that we were not too excited about some of our food.The oyster we ordered were tiny, and my chicken dish was just okay - mostly due to how the chicken breast was prepared (I did skip the bacon which was apparently a mistake).My daughter asked for chicken on the Caesar salad, and was really put off by the blanched chicken (grilled would have been better) where she had to peel the skin off. To be fair, the salad didn't come with chicken and it was a custom order, but I would have expected the waiter to recommend against it.The third entree was quite good, a salmon dish.My daughter didn't finish the chicken and we skipped dessert due to mediocre dinner experience.Given the high price tag I would have expected them to be more forthcoming and at the very least not charge for the chicken on the salad, but this was not the case.A $150 bill for 2 teenagers and a parent (one cocktail without dessert) seemed too high. Overall I didn't have good vibes and we left very disappointed. Maybe it was just bad luck, but I won't be dining there again - there are better and more affordable restaurants in the area.

Le tour was one of the restaurants that are listed as top ten for French food within Illinois. We went recently to try their items out and I would say they are okay. There was no major wow factor in my option. Their appetizers are very lacking size wise. The liver appetizer had only a tiny bit of bread to go with. I feel if they gave more bread or sliced it so it's more convenient to share it would be better.The service overall was good. I feel that she was attentive and because they ordered through a machine it allowed her to tell us in real time what was left of each dish. The ambiance is pretty good. We sat indoors so it was a tad dark and hard to see. I think it's a romantic spot if you are looking for a darker restaurant with candle light.

This is such a cool spot located in downtown Evanston in the old Chase Bank building. They have plenty of space inside with beautiful modern decor and also an outdoor patio. We made reservations but they had plenty of seating especially indoors. This was the first time we tried LeTour and enjoyed it.We ordered a drink and the waiter was really honest about what was good, which was really appreciated. He steered us away from a drink and recommended some specific ones. We decided to start with the Ruby Red Beets appetizer and Wow!! That goat cheese was amazing- all the flavors complimented so well. My only feedback would be more hazelnuts on top!! We had a light sprinkle and I could have used triple that amount to have a crunch in every bite.For entrees we ordered the trout meuniere and the steak/frites. The fish was outstanding- it had great flavor from the brown butter sauce and capers. The asparagus was the perfect pairing! I liked the fish better than the steak. The steak was just okay- I should have asked what cut of meat it was before I ordered but because I like mine more done it was tough. I know certain cuts can do this when you cook it longer. The fries were crispy and flavorful. The ketchup has a strong vinegar taste, which I liked! We didn't try dessert because the person I was with was avoiding sugar. I would come back! Overall experience 4/5

My wife and I went on our anniversary, had a great experience. We happened to sit at a table in the main dining room, which has a great overview of the corner of Davis & Orrington as the sun was going down. LeTour plays soft French music so we could hear each other talk. Our server "Ben" was friendly and attentive. Food: My wife had the "Sunday Supper," a three-course meal. She is a vegetarian, enjoyed her selections. I started with the Morrocan eggplant -- very flavorful. Then the mussels: At most places they are tiny but these were twice as large as others I've gotten in the area. They were cooked in a rich, spicy wine sauce -- so much I had enough to take home. Then the dessert, a truly unique butterscotch/graham cracker pudding-like concoction that was superb. After dessert, Ben brought out 2 small glasses of wine with a sparkler (when was the last time you saw one of THOSE???) to acknowledge our anniversary. We'll be back.

We were a party of 6 and they put us at a table which was in between the bar walkway, kitchen walkway, and front entrance walkway. I hate when I am at a restaurant and people are constantly walking behind you with barely any room to spare. Our service lacked because the water boy served us all waters and spilled. We did not tell him this right away thinking he will notice it and clean it up. NOPE! He left and we had to call someone else over to pick up all the water. How unprofessional and what lack of sense! Our food we rated at a 6/10 overall. My salmon was great the sauce of the salad was too salty. The oysters were great actually. Not too fishy, nor sandy, and very clean!!For dessert we waited about 20 mins before the waiter even told us that they were out of something that someone else had ordered at our table. Ummm why??? We had somewhere to be and nothing was said before to even notify us right away to make an alternative choice. The waiter knew we had somewhere to be. He did make up for it by giving us free dessert to go although forgot disposable spoons so again we had to ask someone else to bring it on over for us.Service lacks of an abundance!!!Ambiance is good!!!Food portions are small and are meh overall!!Go somewhere else to spend in my opinion!

First timer at LeTour., I Tried the Brothy Banger Mussels for dinner. Delicious and abundant. Our waitress (C.C.) was wonderful and very helpful in deciding what to choose. I was a little concerned, since the mussels mentioned a spicy harissa broth, and C.C. told me they could customize the spice to my taste since "spicy" can sometimes be overwhelming... I was grateful.I started with the LeTour Gin and Tonic. Not a traditional G&T, using two different gins, with a sprig of rosemary, and a bunch of pink peppercorns, in a large wine glass. Very pretty, and very refreshing. The "traditional" in me really wanted to find a reason to dislike it, but the actual me wanted to order a second one.My dinner partners had the Chicken Paillard and the Steak Frites. Both were quickly consumed along with their non-alcoholic "Provence in a glass", and "ma petite". We sat in a nicely decorated corner of the restaurant and people-watched while we dined, never feeling rushed, while we were well taken-care-of by C.C.We will definitely be back.

I can't say enough about how wonderful our experience was last evening:1. A Happy Hour with great options.2. An attentive waiter who was pleasant and engaging, but not overbearing.3. A host who set a beautiful tone for the room through her pleasant exchanges with patrons and staff.4. A caesar salad that was so delicious. Crisp croutons, shaved parmesan, a hint of dijon flavoring.5. A tasty Sangria which had me ordering another.6. A beautiful smashed burger with gruyere and grilled onions. Perfect! It almost tasted like steak - such a great texture and flavor!7. A gorgeous ambiance with intriguing and aesthetically pleasing art.8. Warm, fresh bread.9. Patio options.10. Super elegant restaurant. Will be back tonight and Friday for my Meetup.Their yelp rating is way underrated.

What a wonderful dinner! A beautifully appointed restaurant with a huge outdoor patio space, and even gire pits for lounging, great service, exquisite food. Lovely.

Service was friendly and attentive. Creative cocktails and dessert. The space is artistic and inviting...a great place for relaxing and conversation. Wish the salad and main dishes had less salt.

I came back to LeTour this past Wednesday and had a phenomenal experience across the board. The drinks were great (wine Wednesday is half off all bottles of wine!), the appetizers are wonderful and not too filling or too shy with the portion size, the chicken was absolutely delicious. Dessert was also top tier-- which was my main complaint from last time I was here. The ambiance is modern and upscale but with personable service and fun music. Our server, Rintska, was exceptional and lively without being overbearing. She also very kindly gave us an exit drink to cap off our night.This place has made changes since it opened, and for anyone looking for an upscale dinner in Evanston I'd certainly recommend it. The barn and letour -- both Amy Morton led-- are the best in town.