I honestly didn't have any expectations coming here. I was a bit skeptical at first but once the food was served, it became very apparent that I'd be dining at Brindille again, in the near future. First and foremost, I would've never guessed that such a wonderful place was so close to me. I've been searching for a decent French restaurant for a while. Boka's new venture was quite a big let-down and I've been needing to recoup myself after that experience. I don't know whether or not their menu rotates, but if it does, their current menu is delicious and I'd gladly go back to try it seasonally. First off, the Ramequin of Foie Gras Royale. If I could, I would order this 10x and have that be my entire meal. It was definitely one of my favorite items. The next dish that is a definite reorder, if available, would be the Brindille Tarte Tatin. My only qualm with that item is the size. I wish it was larger so I could've had more of it. Another dish that was small but packed a lot of flavor was their Seared Foie Gras and Apple Brioche Bread Pudding. In hindsight, my party (four adults) should've ordered two of those to share; however, that's just my opinion. The Salade Lyonnaise of Pork Belly, Coddled Duck Egg and Crisp Brussels Sprouts wasn't great, just good. The dish could have used a bit more pork belly, but that's the inner carnivore in me speaking. Overall, the salad was well balanced. As for entrees, three out of the four stayed with me, one, not so much. Let's start with the good first. Firstly, the Whole European Dover Sole Meuniere. It was paired with some pasta (could've had a slightly larger serving size) and four fillets. Secondly, the Lacquered Aged Moulard Duck Breast a l'Orange and a Confit of Belgian Endive. Truthfully speaking, if a French restaurant has duck l'orange, it'll be my first go-to entree to order, in order to test whether or not they're up to par. Needless to say, Brindille stepped up to the challenge and knocked it out of the ballpark, 10/10 on the duck. Their third entree that deserves a great review would be the Medallions of Ranch Venison. Although not the most photogenic of dishes, it was delicious nevertheless. Don't let the bland color scheme fool you. Everything on the plate worked harmoniously in my mouth and was wonderful. Unfortunately, the fourth and final entree, their Braised Lamb Shank wasn't anything to write home about. I'm not saying it wasn't good, but it reminded me of a pot roast that. Don't get me wrong, the lamb was very tender and melted in my mouth; however, flavor profile wise, it didn't leave a very big impression on me. They offer tasting menus, 5 course/8 course at 155/205. I'm not sure what the portion sizes are for the tasting menu, but if it's full sized portions from their a la carte, it'd be well worth it.

We had the best time at Brindille last night! The cheese course at Brindille is the best cheese course in Chicago. We stopped in at 9 p.m just for the cheese course and a glass of Armenian wine made from …

We had an amazing dinner. The corn soup was delicious. The lamb and duck are a must. The caulfoutis was rich and creamy. The wine choice was perfect with our meal. The service was excellent. If you want an amazing meal head over. It’s definitely not to be missed.

Chose to give Brindille a shot after a LOT of looking over info on various high-end restaurants in Chicago - we were NOT disappointed. Heavy traffic delayed us, I called and advised them, they said thanks, and we showed 20 minutes late to a very hearty welcome. We brought along two bottles of fine wine from my cellar: a dry white 2014 'Y' from the Château d'Yquem, and a 1990 Château d'Yquem which absolutely floored us for its perfection! 'Y' is also called 'Ygrec,' which is the French name for that letter of the alphabet. We also bought a bottle of 2013 Albert Boxer Gewurztraminer Reserve from Alsace. Two of us dined on the following, sharing dishes: Appetizers, which were generously portioned: CHESAPEAKE BAY SOFT SHELL CRAB Charred Heirloom Tomato, Red Onion & Provençal Black Olives with soft white corn polenta, roquette leaves and french date vinegar butter. Amazing crab, especially in Chicago, where they're not pulled out of nearby waters. Also quite liked the polenta, and the overall flavors were well chosen. Eaten with two wines we brought, preferred with Ygrec. CRISP BELLY OF BERKSHIRE PORK Cardamom Roasted Pineapple & Pickled Ramps, Beauty Heart Radish and Candied Pecans, Natural Jus with Kishmish 'Green' Raisins, Blueberries, and While Balsamic 'Crisps.' Delicious, juicy, tender, flavorsome bit of pork with a nice then layer of crispy fat. Everything that was part of it built the whole up to the spectacular appetizer which this was - went best with some of the Yquem. SEARED HUDSON VALLEY FOIE GRAS - (FROM GOOSE) Blackberry, Amber Afghani Saffron and Strawberry Friponnes, Anise Seed and Tarragon Savory Toast, Green Almondine Tea Gelée, Banyuls, Anise Hissop and Maché. It is hard to mess up Foie Gras if you're competent in your kitchen, and these folks definitely did it justice. I'd say a trip to Brindille is worth making JUST to eat this! It was marvelous with the '90 Yquem. SEA SCALLOPS NAHA SCENTED WITH VANILLA BEAN, Citrus and Spices, Caramelized Belgian Endive 'Marmalade,' Late Summer Plums, Frangrant Marigold and Bergamot Flowers with a Nage of Carrot, Coriander and Lemongrass Just superb! Properly caramelized scallops, looking like a perfectly toasted marshmallow, are a special favorite of both of us. These were nicely succulent both the Ygrec and the Yquem, but in the end, the Yquem was even better. Entrées, which were also generous and amazing! Well, we were disappointed to learn that the Sole Meunier on the menu was not available, it had been a major motivator for our choice, but other items on the menu undid our sadness. BUTTER POACHED MAINE LOBSTER, 'Corn on the Cob,' Striped Beets and Jerusalem Artichoke, Salpicon of Gold Beets and Celery, Celery Root, Crustacean Lobster Broth and Summer Garden Herb Salad. Ooooh, LOBSTER! Juicy and succulent and perfectly cooked, again, all those things combined with it were just perfection on a plate of flavors. It went well with both the Ygrec and Yquem, but we both preferred the Yquem. Lacquered Aged Moulard Duck Breast with a Pavé Tarte of 'Red Haven' Peaches, Roasted Fennel, and Tropea Onions, Medjool Date, Braised Leeks, Bronze Fennel, and Apple Mint. As with the lobster, another perfection of (different) flavors on a plate. many people would want to drink red wine with duck, but those in the know are aware that a good Sauternes can pair amazingly with it, and for us, the Yquem took this tasty duck to an even higher level. FORTUNATELY, we'd paced ourselves so as to be able to enjoy the artisanal cheese selection as our final. It consisted of a dozen French Cheeses. I've attached a photo of the list, so am abbreviating them here, along with which wine we determined was the best compliment. For my comments, please see the pic, as I've exceeded my character limit.

Food and services was good. Good place for family get together. Desserts are must try.

Dinner was wonderful! I think Brindille is the best restaurant in Chicago. The food is so creative and innovative, for instance the jelly cubes on the foie mousse that provide a whimsical contrast of texture and flavor. And it’s clear that the chefs are also able to execute the best of timeless French techniques. Treat yourself to Brindille!

Fantastic restaurant. Our server was super nice and knowledgeable. 11/10 recommend. The halibut was so tasty and a great balance of all flavors. The steak was really yummy too, but the halibut was memorable. Thanks so much Brindille team.

We really enjoyed our meal at Brindille. The service was friendly and very attentive, the ambience quite pleasant, and the food was great. The one critical note would be that it’s not cheap - we had seen the regular menu on their website and thought it was quite expensive. When we went, it was during restaurant week, and the menu price even then was up there, with portions being somewhat stingy. We did really appreciate our food and the service though, and we’ll probably go back to try the regular menu too. Honorable mention for their version of an île flottante- it was absolutely delicious.