Brasserie Jo
(312) 595-0800
59 W Hubbard St
Chicago,
IL
60610
41.8899
-87.6302
Neighborhoods: Near North Side, Central
What People Are Saying About Brasserie Jo
The Editor
Contributor
Citysearch
With high ceilings, a lively crowd and pleasant staff, sleek Brasserie Jo is bigger, louder and friendlier than most Parisian brasseries. White tablecloths, cherry-wood banquettes and a zinc bar give the airy space a '40s feel. Chef Jean Joho's menu boasts French classics, simply presented and impeccably executed. Dig into garlicky, bubbling-hot escargots en cocotte or a steaming pot of dark, heady onion soup gratinee. Tender steak with crispy frites is a reliable entree choice. Although the desserts are immense, you still won't want to share the profiteroles, two huge mounds of vanilla ice cream between pastry, drowned in rich chocolate sauce poured by your server.
User Reviews
ABC423
March 04, 2009
I came here during restaurant week with an open mind, and a positive attitude. I left feeling bitter and cynical. There were a few positives, thus the two stars, as opposed to one. The atmosphere is nice, thought a bit more dull than I was expecting. I was very excited to see that they served Lindemans Framboise beer. I had had it once before in NYC, for $14 for a bottle. It was expensive, but it was delicious and the bottle filled my glass twice, so I thought it was worth it. When I saw it one the menu here for $10, I ordered it immediately. But this time, no bottle! Just one glass! I had the baked brie for an appetizer. It was fine, but my friend's beer-cheese beignets were amazing! The service was fine, nothing to complain about. Now the negative: For my main course, I ordered "The Famous Shrimp Bag." I like to think when a restaurant modifies any item with the words "the famous" it means that they do a really good job with it. Apparently, I'm wrong. They could've called it "The Famous Salt Bag" to make it far more appropriate. (I'm sure you can come up with other nouns to fill in there.) The pastry bag was filled with a mix of rice, herbs, shrimp, and mushrooms with no discernible flavor, other than salt, a flavor that was echoed by the lobster sauce that surrounded the bag. I appreciated my sweet beer all the more, as it was perfect for washing the taste of the food out of my mouth. Needless to say, I won't be going back to pay an absurd amount of money for food that might give me a stroke.
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Anonymous
July 07, 2008
Overrated place. My husband and I were VERY disappointed with our meals here. The service was very slow and our waiter was rude. It was noisy. Worst of all, it was way overpriced for what we got. I DO NOT recommend this place.
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rayemeyer
May 23, 2008
The meal was outstanding in every regard right down to the authentic French hard crust bread. The wine list was excellent in both quality of wines offered and value. The atmosphere was extremely nice and romantic, The only negative is the service staff. The bartender was not customer conscious, i.e. it took a while to get his attention and the waitress was very inattentive and slow. But overall we would highly recommend Brasserie Jo and deffinitely will be back.
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Save Money:
Every Tuesday, 5pm-7pm, enjoy free tarte flambee (Alsace-style pizza) at the bar, which also offers a selection of French beers. Thursday nights, wear a chapeau and get free dessert with your meal.
The Extras:
Dogs are welcome on the terrace. Not only can Fifi take a seat, she'll get a complimentary serving of steak tartare served in a doggie dish, too.
Save Money:
Every Tuesday, 5pm-7pm, enjoy free tarte flambee (Alsace-style pizza) at the bar, which also offers a selection of French beers.
Category:
Payment Methods:
American Express, Discover, Diners Club, Visa, MasterCard
Restaurant Special Features:
Outdoor Dining, Private Rooms, Business Dining, Online Reservations, Group Dining, Notable Wine List
General Info:
Notable Chef:
Jean Joho
Smoking Permitted:
At Bar
