Bistrot Zinc
- Neighborhood: Near North Side
- 1131 N. State St.
- Chicago, IL 60610
- 312-337-1131
- Price range: $$$ ($16-$25)
The warm orange-red facade on State Street signals the presence of Bistro Zinc with unapologetic aplomb. Diners familiar with the former location on Southport will know to expect French fare in an energetic, warm atmosphere--a welcome addition to an area saturated with sports bars and touristy steakhouses. The bar provides space for a pre-meal cocktail or smoke if you need to wait for a table. Be patient; this is a place to enjoy the scene and linger through a meal.
Getting There
- Cross Streets:
- State and Cedar.
- Parking:
- Street Parking Difficult and Valet. Valet Parking: dinner only.
- Public Transportation:
- CTA Bus: 22 Clark, 36 Broadway, 70 Division. Red Line Train: Clark/Division.
The Basics
- Hours:
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11:30 a.m.-10 p.m. Monday through Thursday; 11:30 a.m.-11 p.m. Friday; 10 a.m.-11 p.m. Saturday; 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Sunday
Brunch: 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Saturday and Sunday.
- Cuisine:
- French
- Meals Served:
- Weekend Brunch, Dinner, and Lunch. Brunch: Saturday and Sunday.
- Price Range:
- $$$ ($16-$25)
- Reservations:
- Accepted
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Smoking:
- No
Features
- Carryout:
- Yes
- Worth Noting:
- 3-star
- Payment Methods:
- American Express, Diners Club, Discover Card, Mastercard, and Visa
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"Great for lunch"
By DrG from Uptown, June 9, 2009
We love this place at lunch but found our dinner to be uninspiring. While the mussels were great, my duck was bland and my wife's trout just ok.
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"Much Better"
By michelle from river north, June 5, 2009
I love this place. However, the service used to be spotty. The food has always been good. Last night, the service was phenomenal, and the food was ...
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"It's a habit"
By Luaunna from Franklin Park, April 4, 2009
My boyfriend and I love BZ. Whether it is for brunch or dinner we can't stay away. The ambiance is perfect, quiet, perfect lighting, good service a...
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