Cafe des Architectes
3.9
- Neighborhood: Gold Coast
- Sofitel Chicago Water Tower
- 20 E. Chestnut St.
- Chicago, IL 60611
- 312-324-4000
August update: Martial Noguier, the longtime chef at one sixtyblue, is taking over as executive chef October 1. He'll also oversee the Sofitel's room service and banquets/private dining, plus food service in LeBar. Check back for future updates.
Cafe des Architectes, located in the lobby of the Sofitel Chicago Water Tower, is a modern French brasserie with dramatic appointments created by interior designer Pierre-Yves Rochon. Vibrant colors, overstuffed chairs, sprawling banquettes and lamps that employ upside-down toques as lamp shades grab your attention. The cafe's contemporary menu, is fundamentally French with influences from Asia, the Mediterranean and Latin America. Sample dishes include: pan-seared scampi with English pea cream and a caviar miso reduction; curry roasted lamb with roasted figs; black olive-crusted beef tenderloin with rosemary jus; and honey-glazed roasted farm squab with a green shallot and pepper jus. All of the pastries, croissants and breads are baked in-house.
Getting There
- Cross Streets:
- Chestnut and Wabash.
- Parking:
- Paid Lot, Street Parking Difficult, Valet, and Metered. Paid Lot: Garage on Chestnut.
- Public Transportation:
-
CTA Bus: 29 State, Michigan Avenue routes, include 151, 145, 147, 146.
Red Line Train: Chicago stop, Clark and Division stop.
- Wheelchair Access:
- Yes
The Basics
- Hours:
-
Breakfast: 6 a.m.-11:30 a.m. daily
Lunch: 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m. daily
Light fare: 3-5 p.m. daily
Dinner: 5-11 p.m. daily
Brunch: 11:30 a.m.- 5 p.m. Saturday-Sunday
- Cuisine:
- French and Mediterranean
- Meals Served:
- Breakfast, Weekend Brunch, Dinner, and Lunch
- Price Range:
- $$$ ($16-$25)
- Reservations:
- Accepted
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar and Wine
- Restaurant Style:
- Cafe
- Bar Style:
- Lounge and Wine
Features
- Atmosphere and Personality:
- Theme. Architectural
- Internet Access:
- Yes
- Features:
- Kids Menu, On-site Merchandise, Scenic View, Catering, and Prix Fixe Meals. In the lobby gift shop.
- Specialties:
- French and Mediterranean cuisine with accents from Asia and South America.
- Payment Methods:
- Cash, Debit Cards, Major Credit Cards, and Traveler's Checks Accepted
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes
- Seating :
- For 96
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"A Great Find"
Cherry from Southwest Suburbs - May 27, 2008
I wanted to try this restaurant during Restaurant Week, however, my husband was out of the country. We decided to try it on a Sunday during the rec...
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"Very sophisticated dining experience"
Jill from Roscoe Village - April 18, 2008
My husband and I went for dinner on a Friday night. Unfortunately, we had theater tickets and only had about 90 minutes to spend on dinner. I wis...
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"Brunch was divine"
SouthSide Blondie from HydePark - March 5, 2008
Brunch was delicious, elegant, prices were reasonable if not cheap, and the surroundings are very modern and classy. The restrooms are unfortunate...
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