Bistrot Margot: User Reviews

The Wednesday 3 course prix-fixe...
By Christa from Chicago, IL, August 17, 2007

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The Wednesday 3 course prix-fixe meal is a great bargain. I was surprised by how much I enjoyed my meal. Delicious from start to finish and one of the best servers I've had in a very long time.

The Atmosphere is great, we...
By James from Chicago, IL, August 7, 2007

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The Atmosphere is great, we were seated on time, in a great location -- there are no bad seats in this restaurant. The service was exceptional, they were very accomodating of our party which included 2 infants. The Soups, Salads and drinks were great. The steak was like rubber; the scallop dish consisted of 2 small scallops and some side dish. The talapia was very good and the proportions were excellent. This is a great place to bring a date to enjoy the atmosphere and a good wine list, but be careful with your menu selection.

Came here with a group...
By Brian from Chicago, IL, June 23, 2007

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Came here with a group of 6 on a Saturday night. We had a reservation which was faithfully executed. Had the steak, not the best I've had, but not terrible. The wine was good as well as the atmosphere. With all the choices in Old Town, I'd still go back, and that says a lot!

There are better options for...
By Ts from Chicago, IL, March 19, 2007

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There are better options for French food. You don't have to look too far, either -- Brasserie Jo and Bistro Zinc a 10-minute cab ride away, and both of them blow Bistro Margot out of the water. Our meal was rushed. We were served drinks, appetizer, salad and entrees within about 40 minutes, even after we asked our server to slow down. The menu is pretty standard French cuisine -- no regional flares or exceptional creativity, and it was poorly executed. My wife's salmon was a well-done tire patch.

The space is very pretty, and Old Town is a great neighborhood, but I have a hard time calling this a good restaurant when there are similarly priced competitors that have a clear advantage.

My husband took me for...
By Emily from Chicago, IL, January 25, 2007

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My husband took me for my birthday and we had an incredible time. Had the escargot, a delicious spinach salad, and the salmon. Everything was wonderful including the wines that I asked to be paired with the courses. We will certainly be back.

With the wonderful Dinotto's on...
By Karen from Chicago, IL, January 7, 2007

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With the wonderful Dinotto's on holiday break, I ventured around the corner to try Bistrot Margot. What a disappointment and expensive at that. I was treated to a $52 lunch tab for two (one glass of wine) for poorly prepared food and service. Perhaps most tacky was 20 minutes after we placed our order, our server finally visited the table to tell us that the Chef needed to charge us an extra $3 to prepare the whitefish to our request. Are you kidding?

Congrats on pushing the tab north $3 but don't plan on a referral or return visit.

We started at the bar...
By Lola from Chicago, IL, October 2, 2006

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We started at the bar which was very pretty but the energy was bad. No one talking and the bartender had a big attitude and did nothing to make us feel welcome.
the Restaurant was so noisy and we were all packed together. this is not a city restaurant, it was filled with all out of towners from schaumberg. The the music, could it have been worse. The food ok but not my idea of a good time. There are far better restaurants in the neighborhood.

I have now dined at...
By Todd Wolff from NY, NY, September 26, 2006

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I have now dined at Bistrot Margot twice. On the recommendation of my hotel. The place is very nice, looks just like a parisian cafe. The service was great, as well as the wine. but the food? I had the veal medallions. Very tough, and very greasy. Lots of oil on my plate. My partner had white fish almondine. Again, lot's of oil, instead of butter, on the plate. Great place for good wine and service. But the food could be much better.

Had lunch there with family....
By donna c from chicago, il, July 25, 2006

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Had lunch there with family. The pork tenderloin with pasta augratin was to die for. Such wonderful tastes that complimented each other. The country ham sandwich was very good. Our server was pleasant and attentive. The wine is a tad overpriced, but the wente riesling was worth it. Saw some yummy desserts at another table will definitely be giving them a try next time.