La Tache
3.5
- Neighborhood: Andersonville
- 1475 W. Balmoral Ave.
- Chicago, IL 60640
- 773-334-7168
This popular Andersonville spot offers seasonal American fare with French influences in a relaxed neighborhood setting. The dinner menu includes staples such as steak frites, roasted chicken and pan-roasted salmon over French lentils, as well as starters such as oysters, beef tartare and French onion soup. In the dining room, wooden tables covered in white linen tablecloths and butcher paper add to the stylish but unpretentious bistro vibe. The bar area, outfitted with high marble tables and a flat-screen TV, offers a more casual dining experience. The less expensive bar menu includes choices such as burgers, a French dip sandwich, tempura green beans and mussels with frites. Sunday brunch includes favorites such as crab cake Benedict and a croque madame.
Getting There
- Cross Streets:
- Clark Street and Balmoral Avenue
- Parking:
- Street Parking Difficult
- Public Transportation:
- CTA bus: Clark-22; Red Line "L" stop: Berwyn
- Wheelchair Access:
- Yes
The Basics
- Hours:
- 5-10 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 5:30-11 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m. (brunch) and 5-9 p.m. Sunday; bar open until 1 a.m. daily
- Cuisine:
- American Contemporary and French
- Meals Served:
- Dinner and Sunday Brunch
- Price Range:
- $$$ ($16-$25). Bar menu: $5-$12.
- Reservations:
- Accepted
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Audience:
- Adults / 18+
Features
- Carryout:
- Yes
- ATM:
- At the corner of Clark and Balmoral.
- Features:
- Catering
- Facilities:
- Private Party and Banquet Facilities. The entire restaurant can be reserved for special occasion. Call for details.
- Specialties:
- Steak frites
- Payment Methods:
- Cash and Major Credit Cards
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes. For 20
- Delivery:
- No
- Seating :
- For 50 in the dining room; For 27 in the bar
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"WAY Down hill"
By Ce n'est pas moi from Bowmanville, September 11, 2008
Warning #1 that this is not authentic French food: "La tache" in French means "the stain." The manner in which it means "the spot" is not "it's a g...
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"I love this place"
By osu1992 from Edgewater, June 28, 2008
Great food, great atmosphere, and great wine. I love $6 martinis on Wednesday. Way better than other nearby martini bars. Hot bartenders.
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"tres mal "
By luckyrita from andersonville, June 16, 2008
twas just about the worst dining experience we have ever had from rude personnel to faux french food. Au Bon Pain is more authentic.
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