French Restaurants in Gold Coast

M Avenue -

701 N. Michigan Ave. - Chicago (River North)

This modern American bistro and lounge is located on the second floor of the Allerton Hotel and serves a breakfast buffet, lunch and dinner.

Deals & Specials:

• $5 all drafts and bottles
• Half-price tequila cocktails and shots

Les Nomades -

222 E. Ontario St. - Chicago (Gold Coast)

A former private club-turned-clubby gourmet, Les Nomades presents refined food in an elegant townhome. The stately two-story restaurant insists on...

Deals & Specials:

• No corkage fee
• $65 three-course dinner before 5:30 p.m.

Bistrot Zinc -

1131 N. State St. - Chicago (Near North Side)

The warm orange-red facade on State Street signals the presence of Bistro Zinc with unapologetic aplomb. Diners familiar with the former location on...

Cite -

505 N. Lake Shore Drive - Chicago (Gold Coast)

This French-influenced contemporary American spot is best known for its primo location: the dining room has stunning 360-degree skyline views from...

Cafe des Architectes -

20 E. Chestnut St. - Chicago (Gold Coast)

Mediterranean-influenced French brasserie in the Sofitel Chicago

Deals & Specials:

• $15-$19 wine flights (11:30 a.m.), $42 three-course prix-fixe dinner
• $21.95 lunch sampler 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m.

Tru -

676 N. St. Clair St. - Chicago (Gold Coast)

A lavish setting for serious 4-star dining with star chefs Rick Tramonto and Gale Gand

Bistro 110 -

110 E. Pearson St. - Chicago (Gold Coast)

Expect French cuisine and a mix of regulars and out-of-towners at this longstanding bistro just off Michigan Avenue

Deals & Specials:

• $5 select pizzas, $8.95 specialty baguettes 11:30 a.m.-4 p.m.

The Pump Room -

1301 N. State Pkwy. - Chicago (Gold Coast)

This Chicago landmark, a favorite of celebrity diners since the 1930s, has had its ups and downs over the years. The current menu features...

NoMI -

800 N. Michigan Ave. - Chicago (River North)

Elegant restaurant serving upscale French cuisine with a global twist in the Park Hyatt Chicago