Obelix

Chef Lincoln WOW'd us. I brought my most strict food-critic friends that also claim they don't like French cuisine and he blew their socks off! What an amazing restaurant, beautiful dining experience, gorgeously plated delicious food and with the window to see the chefs! I tried so many things and the food was one of a kind, the most unique dishes I've ever seen. We all loved it, and the drinks were great too. This is a must visit in Chicago!! Especially for Chef Lincoln! Service 10/10 Food 10/10 Ambiance 10/10

Ummm I can't imagine this place would get any less than five stars!! Every bite of our meal, yes pricey, was outstanding!! The freshest ingredients, great flavors. The apricot liquor for dessert was like being on a French farmer's apricot farm! Service was impeccable. I wish I had the names of the lovely service people. So friendly and informative. Simply delightful!!We had the carrots (yum!), the Foie-Co (if you love a seared piece, it came through!), the shrimp toast, the squash blossom with spicy chilis. The pine nut and lemon soufflé for dessert. Seriously, each bite better than the last. Best meal I've had in a very long time!! Thank you!! (And a special thank you to the lovely servers, one in white blouse and two in black blouses!)

Got a chance to check out Obelix brunch a month or so ago as it was brought to my attention as a must try! We had a 1pm Sunday reservation to make sure we didn't have to wait since the place is very popular. Glad that we did as the place didn't have an empty seat. Just an FYI, if you cant get a resy, bar seating is available but that may be full as well.Walked in and was greeted by the lovely hostess. She told me my seat was just about ready and while they finished cleaning I saw a friend having brunch and she gave some great recommendations after saying she's been there multiple times. Once seated we were greeted by the very nice Ashley who broke down all the goodies on the menu. I decided to go with my friend's recommendation (& Ashley's lol), the Delice De Bourgogne Quiche. Was decent, but appreciated my date's dish a bit more i which she got the Foie Gras & Pancakes! The syrup and duck bacon definitely set that dish the hell off! Side of Moroccan carrots were very delicious as well. The Lyonnaise Salad (my friend raved about this) was great as well...fully equipped with duck confit, duck egg and duck fried croutons...outstanding! Washed all of this down with a french 75!They were telling us the dinner menu is just as good and would be going through some changes so very much looking forward to a return soon! I definitely recommend Obelix. Great food and service!

We came for brunch and arrived right at their opening time 10:30am. There was probably only one other party already seated when we arrived. By the time we left, the place was completely full. The service was great. Very friendly, quick and efficient. There was only one issue with the price being charged to what the menu had it listed for. We pointed it and they were able to get it corrected. Besides that, the food tasted delicious. My wife ordered their Truffle French Toast and I ordered their Duck Pozole. Definitely a lot of Duck on this menu. My wife's French toast came with whipped Boursin, honey and perigord truffles all on a thick brioche bread. My wife thought there was too much Boursin, but I thought it had the perfect amount. A really delicious dish nonetheless. My Duck pozole was just as delicious. It came with duck confit and hominy in a Duck broth and served with a side of garnishes, like avocado, radishes, chicharron, cabbage, lime, jalapeños and tostadas. Me being Mexican, I've had my fair share of pozole. But it's mainly with pork and sometimes with chicken. This was my first time trying it with duck, and was exceptional. Would definitely order it again. I'll definitely be returning to check out their dinner menu.

One of my absolute favorite spots for both brunch and dinner in Chicago. I got to have brunch here a couple weekends ago and it did not disappoint. Excellent service as always. The food was absolutely delicious. It was busy, but not too loud which I really enjoyed. Will definitely be back.

Wow what a place!! Super small, but cool place so make sure you get reservations. Food is absolutely delicious and staff so friendly. We had a sampling menu so not sure if all these things are on the main menu but regardless, if these are amazing, they all are! My favorite was the Beef Wellington. When I tell you it was the most tender steak I've ever had, I'm lying. Beef Wellington is my all time favorite dish and while I wish it wasn't pre-cut, I can hardly complain. You can literally eat it with just a fork. It was that tender. The Ratatouille was amazing too. Sauces were on point and presentation amazing. The other highlight was the Paris Breast Desert was to die for. I'll be dreaming of it for a long time!

I wasn't sure what I was getting myself into for this restaurant, but was extremely surprised. This is probably more of a 4.5 star review, but the service certainly put it over the edge. I was there with a group of friends for brunch. I looked at the menu and it seemed a little weird, but thought "what the heck". We were a table of 6 with a child (5 adults, 1 kid). They put us at a slightly too small of a table. We made due, but it would have been nicer being at a slightly larger area. Anyway, the reason this place gets 5 stars from me is the food and service. We tried 4 of the 5 specialty croissants. Wow. I didn't think I was going to like them as much as I did! I also got the french onion soup which was excellent and the special peanut butter and jelly sweet macarons. The only thing that was "ok" was the poutine which was surprising. I thought the sauce was a little too thin and the plate they came on was so hot that it melted the cheese curds. Basically, that meant that I had hot cheese fries in a thin sauce. I still ate it! My friend got a croque monsieur which looked outstanding. As for the service, it was extremely well done, especially since we had a child. She made the child feel welcome and knew exactly how to interact with him. She also made some great recommendations and was generally pretty attentive (it was a busy morning with lots of tables). Pair all the above with an excellent bloody mary and I would call this meal a success. Don't be afraid of the menu. If you see something you like, get one. Chances are, it will be substantial enough for a little meal!

Wow! The service was absolutely phenomenal, our waitress Fabiola was incredibly nice, knowledgeable and super attentive. I think this was the most times my water was refilled at any restaurant. Our napkins were neatly folded whenever we came back from the restaurant. The vibes were cozy yet sophisticated, perfect for a nice family during our date night. We had a reservation at 10:30am for brunch and were seated right away, the place seemed to filled up quick around 11-11:30. The top dishes/items we all enjoyed were the escargot, sausage, liver Pate and the crossiant! The shrimp and grits were overly salty. The creme brulee was a little too soggy to my liking, but the frosting topping was very good.

As long time diners at La Sardine, we were thrilled when Obelix opened its doors so we could recapture some of that Gallic magic.Obelix, however, is NOT a resurrection of La Sardine (although they share some common DNA), so one needs to temper one's expectations coming in.Obelix is much more daring than La Sardine was, and as a result they have some offerings that astound in their originality and deliciousness. But there is a price to be paid, and that is at the expense of classics.But first, the good. Obelix LOVES duck. And they do some amazing things with it, especially for a foie gras lover like myself.First off is the famous foie-co, which lives up to the hype of deliciousness. A seared lobe of foie gras in a blue corn tortilla with a grape dressing, it is an unctuous and decadent PB&J sandwich with a south of the border spice bomb. Unique and eye-opening, it is a can't miss experience that should be savored. I wouldn't order it every visit, but every visit when I ordered it would be memorable.They also make bite sized foie macarons which remind me of the foie stuffed snickers at the Aviary. They are decadent and sweet and I love to order 2 or 3 for dessert.For brunch, I've seen foie breakfast sandwiches and foie "McGriddles", which look amazing as well. I have no been here yet for brunch, but I want to - the menu for brunch is extensive and varied - almost more so than the dinner menu.Finally, they have a dry aged duck breast, which was fine but a bit salty. Missing, however, is a crispy leg duck confit. And I really miss that.And beyond the duck, the entrees are a bit thin. Multiple fish options, but no rabbit, no sweetbreads, no sausages, no other French bistro staples. Your other options are steak frites and the beef wellington, which are good, but extremely expensive - your dollar would go farther at a steak house.And that is unfortunate, because when they do the French staples on occasion, they are superb - at a book dinner they served roasted rabbit saddle stuffed with duck sausage in a cognac sauce and it was divine! Hopefully we see more of that in the future.The wine list is still excellent in its selections, but the markups have gone up considerably. C'est la vie.The quality here remains high, as one would expect from the Owners. However it is more of a high end experience now than a neighborhood French bistro experience.

One of the best spots in downtown that's less traditional than your usual bistro. It's located in River North, but in the residential area so doesn't feel congested with tourists. I would say it's Bouchon's younger, cooler? sister The bright, modern interior is perfect for brunch. The foie gras monte cristo is a must order. Duck patty with duck egg & duck bacon & duck liver. Everything is squeezed between pain perdu slices It's savory, sweet, and rich. Not a fan of the terrine - tastes a bit fishy but expected from cold octopus. I feel like we overdid it with the extra order of French toast but I rly liked this sweet version with chantilly cream. It's the right amount of fluff and has this yummy caramelized flavor. Also, not pictured but their pistachio croissant is excellent so get that too. Foie Gras Monte Cristo $28* Octopus Terrine $18 Pain Perdu $12내가 좋아하는 프렌치 식당! 위치는 River North인데 주택가 쪽이라서 차분한 분위기다. 브런치때 가게 된다면 푸아그라 몬테크리스토 필수! 단짠 조합에 약간의 비릿한 느끼함을 더하니 완전 맛있음. 빵도 프렌치 토스트라서 촉촉하면서 부드러움 문어 테린은 비릿하니 패스하고 사진엔 없는 피스타치오 크루와상 먹기. 꽉찬 고소한 필링과 바사삭 부서지는 도우가 최고다. 늦게 가면 없을수있음.