Bistrot Margot
3.6
from - Neighborhood: Old Town
- 1437 N. Wells St.
- Chicago, IL 60610
- 312-587-3660
- Price range: $$$ ($16-$25)
Crowds pack this Old Town spot for fine bistro fare at budget-friendly prices. Chef-owner Joe Doppes oversees outstanding classics like steak frites, grilled salmon and pates. The convivial table-stuffed Art Nouveau room may seem overcrowded to some, but Bistro Margot has expanded to include an upstairs dining room and bar.
Getting There
- Cross Streets:
- North and Schiller.
- Parking:
- Paid Lot, Street, and Valet. Paid Lot: 1/4 block north. Street Parking Possible: meters until midnight. Valet Parking: $10
- Public Transportation:
- CTA Bus: 72-North. Brown Line Train: Sedgwick.
- Wheelchair Access:
- Yes
The Basics
- Hours:
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Lunch: 11:30 a.m.-4 p.m., Monday through Friday
Dinner: 4-9 p.m., Monday; 4-10 p.m., Tuesday through Thursday; 4-11 p.m., Friday; 3-11 p.m., Saturday; 3-9 p.m., Sunday
Brunch: 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m., Saturday and Sunday.
- Cuisine:
- French
- Meals Served:
- Weekend Brunch, Dinner, and Lunch. Brunch: Saturday and Sunday.
- Price Range:
- $$$ ($16-$25)
- Reservations:
- Accepted. Recommended Friday and Saturday.
- Dress Code:
- Casual
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Smoking:
- No
- Bar Style:
- Lounge
- Audience:
- Families
Features
- Carryout:
- Yes
- Atmosphere and Personality:
- Theme. French Bistro.
- ATM:
- Across the street.
- Features:
- Catering. On-premises only.
- Facilities:
- Private Party and Banquet Facilities. Several rooms available.
- Worth Noting:
- 3-star. Recommended.
- Specialties:
- French Onion Soup, Steak Frites, Creme Brulee.
- Payment Methods:
- American Express, Diners Club, Discover Card, Mastercard, and Visa
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes. Table seating for 36
- Seating :
- Seating for 210
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"Great ambiance, not the best food"
By PurdueGal09 from Lincoln Park, April 14, 2009
Holy salt! Everything I ordered was drenched in salt. I had the pork loin with asparagus and pasta grits. The pork loin was exceptionally dry but t...
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"Good Experience"
By elementary1234 from River North, March 24, 2009
Went to Bistro Margot on a Saturday, and was able to "make a reservation" for 830p only 90 minutes beforehand. (I guess that's the economy at work)...
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"A nice French country feel..."
By Patrick from Oak Park, February 8, 2009
We’ve enjoyed Bistrot Margot for delightful lunches in the past, and tonight we had a nice dinner. This time, we were seat in one of the upstairs d...
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Thanksgiving at Bistrot Margot
11/26/2009 - 11:00 AM
