Coq D'Or

12/10/09

Big Disappointment

by aleafinnyc at Citysearch

After going to Coq d’Or last weekend on a girls’ getaway with my best friend I made a mental note: If reviews of a place are from several years ago take them with a grain of salt! I don’t know Chicago well and don’t know anyone who lives in the area so CitySearch was what I relied on in choosing a jazz bar. Big mistake! Usually CitySearch reviews are quite reliable and I am sure the ones below were also written with honesty and good intentions, which leaves the only explanation that this place must have changed ownership and/or management. Coq D’Or is quite an ordinary bar with very low ceilings and unfriendly staff. We dealt with two waiters during our brief stay neither of whom was capable of smiling. I had a French martini ($12.50) that had no alcohol in it. I think they add something bitter to it to give the false taste of alcohol because I am a light-weight and drink rarely; and after downing the whole glass I didn’t even get a buzz. I am very disappointed with this place and would not recommend it to anyone. I am giving two stars only because I save one star to a place where apple martini has a razor in it.

• Pros: None
• Cons: Expensive, too loud, martini with no alcohol

01/12/04

BEST Martini in town

by mintie at Citysearch

Coq d'Or most certainly has the best martini in town. You might think the price is a little steep but it's actually 1.5 martinis.

The bartender is quite knowledgeable on vodkas and just makes a killer Martini. And the bites are good too.

Atmosphere is a little stodgy and grandpa-ey, but it's worth it for the drink.

• Pros: awesome martini
• Cons: stodgy, not hip

01/03/04

Excellent Martini

by elliott at Citysearch

I sampled a Red Apple Martini and it was excellent.

My bartender was Hana and she was very pleasant and funny.

I enjoyed my visit to Coq d'Or and I can understand why its been in business for 70 years!

Best Wishes for many more years!

• Pros: Prompt Service, Friendly staff, Big Martini