Le Bordeaux North

(312) 335-5454

900 N Franklin St
Chicago, IL 60610 41.899 -87.636

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Neighborhoods: Near North Side, Central

KIKISBISTRO.COM

Years in business

Established in 1988

Price:

$$

Last updated 7.20.11

Category:

Restaurants

Payment Methods:

Carte Blanche, American Express, Visa, Discover, Diners Club, MasterCard

Restaurant Special Features:

Local Favorite, Romantic Dining, Quiet, Special Occasion Dining, Fine Dining, Private Rooms, Business Dining, Lunch Spot, Online Reservations, Date Spot, Group Dining, Prix Fixe Menu

General Info:

Open 7 Days

Cuisine:

French

Smoking Permitted:

At Bar

What People Are Saying About Le Bordeaux North

Featured Review

Contributor

Contributor

In Short – Warm and rustic, with wood-plank floors and rosy-hued drapes, tablecloths and banquettes, Kiki's draws a mature, urban crowd for traditional, homey French fare. Favorites include classic steak au poivre with frites and coq au vin, a soulful stew of tender chicken, potatoes, carrots and mushrooms in smoky wine sauce. Liver lovers should pay a visit at lunch for sweet-savory sauteed calf's liver with caramelized onions. For dessert, apple tart and poached pear on pastry are worth the calories, as is the ethereal chocolate mousse.

Editor's Tips

Parking:
Free valet parking in the evenings is a gracious commodity in this booming neighborhood.
The Extras:
Kiki's cozy bar is an appealing, low-key scene for a 30- to 60-something crowd, and is a great spot for a bite at the bar.
ambiance
100.0% positive
  1. Understated elegance in a warm and cozy setting.
  2. love the atmosphere in this little bistro--it's warm, welcoming, comfortable, convivial and intimate.
  3. loved the cozy atmosphere and the host was very friendly.
  4. Delicious food, outstanding service, and a cozy atmosphere!
dessert
83.33000183105469% positive
  1. The wine and food was delicious and the dessert was amazing.
  2. Dessert was decent -- we ordered the berries with cream, which was actually quite good but how can you mess that up, and also ordered a bread pudding which was just mediocre.
drinks
100.0% positive
  1. The wine and food was delicious and the dessert was amazing.
  2. She made an excellent wine suggestion (bottle) based on my specific parameters.
  3. Not formal, intricate, complicated (stuffy) French but a warm, relaxed French Bistro that served relatively simple food and good wine.
food quality
74.31000232696533% positive
  1. The mashed potatoes were even bad.
  2. The entire meal ended up a delicious, luscious memory.
  3. Delicious food, outstanding service, and a cozy atmosphere!
  4. Awful french food experience.
  5. Dessert was decent -- we ordered the berries with cream, which was actually quite good but how can you mess that up, and also ordered a bread pudding which was just mediocre.
  6. The wine and food was delicious and the dessert was amazing.
  7. The strip steak was a little dry, but the tenderloin was great.
  8. nice French place without being stuffy or pretentious; tasty food that is priced right; friendly service that is well versed in their menu.
  9. And the food, of course, is excellent with rich flavors and attractive, but not showy presentation.
  10. and if you like true french cuisine, this is the place!
  11. Very friendly and great food
  12. Not formal, intricate, complicated (stuffy) French but a warm, relaxed French Bistro that served relatively simple food and good wine.
menu variety
100.0% positive
  1. We both loved our selections.
  2. nice French place without being stuffy or pretentious; tasty food that is priced right; friendly service that is well versed in their menu.
overall
100.0% positive
  1. nice French place without being stuffy or pretentious; tasty food that is priced right; friendly service that is well versed in their menu.
  2. best bistro in chicago,and if you like to practice your french this the place to be,lunch or dinner oolala.
return potential
100.0% positive
  1. The experience was great, would definetely go back.
service
100.0% positive
  1. Our server was fantastic: attentive and perceptive without interrupting.
  2. nice French place without being stuffy or pretentious; tasty food that is priced right; friendly service that is well versed in their menu.
  3. The restaurant is extremely cosy and the staff are very friendly and accommodating.
  4. Delicious food, outstanding service, and a cozy atmosphere!
  5. loved the cozy atmosphere and the host was very friendly.
  6. the service has always been helpful.
  7. Very friendly and great food
value
100.0% positive
  1. Also the price was very reasonable.
  2. It's a bit pricey but I would recommend this charming gem to anyone.
4 Star Rating: Recommended

10/10/10

I love Kiki!!!

by tough cookie at Citysearch

I just adore Kiki and his wife!!! I've been going to Kiki's for about 5 years, I've never had a bad meal. Try the duck pate, it is the best in the city!

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

08/27/08

Simply Fabulous

by MichaelandKim at Citysearch

We've been going to Kiki Cuisances' various restaurants since he owned Le Bordeau on Madison Street. Every one of them has featured carefully planned and executed menus using quality ingredients. Love everything about Kiki's - atmosphere, food and wine, service and (especially) Kiki!

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

05/14/08

Outstanding!

by Kiki71 at Citysearch

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Searching for a restaurant in a city in which I do not live always makes me nervous--regardless the reviews. But on this trip to Chicago I was specifically seeking French. Not formal, intricate, complicated (stuffy) French but a warm, relaxed French Bistro that served relatively simple food and good wine. Not too pricey. Kiki's menu won (although I was concerned about a few of the lesser diner reviews). I was not disappointed. Our visit was Saturday May 10@9pm. The restaurant was full but not uncomfortably packed. It was cozy and inviting. We were seated quickly (had reservations). Our server was fantastic: attentive and perceptive without interrupting. She made an excellent wine suggestion (bottle) based on my specific parameters. We had the Ragot de Champignon as an excellent starter. I ordered the Breast of Duck with Leg Confit with red cabbage and wild rice w/mushrooms (Margret de Conard avec son confit) and my companion the Grilled Beef Tenderloin with potato puree (more like scalloped) and spinach with a black truffle butter and port. Both came out timely, cooked to perfection, and were incredibly delicious. We both loved our selections. I will say that the duck was particularly noteworthy since duck (I think) can be disappointing when not done well. It was notably superior to the duck entree I ordered at The Pump Room last November (and at least half the price). We ended the meal with well brewed (re: strong) coffee and the profiteroles (that willingly swapped the vanilla ice cream for amaretto in a few of the puffs at my request) and they were equally scrumptious. The entire meal ended up a delicious, luscious memory. And it will be on my list of required stops on my next trip to Chicago.

  • Pros: Small, cozy, great service
  • Cons: slippery floors when wearing high heels
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

02/01/08

Very friendly and great food

by sasachic at Citysearch

This place was great! I loved the cozy atmosphere and the host was very friendly. I went on a Saturday night were it was very packed and we got seated right away with no reservations. The wine and food was delicious and the dessert was amazing. Also the price was very reasonable. I went with my husband and we will defiantly go back again.

  • Pros: Food and friendliness
  • Cons: none
1 Star Rating: Poor

10/04/07

Awful french food experience.

by lsinanyan at Citysearch

Our friends decided to take us to this restaurant b/c we requested French food. This place was sorely disappointing. I ordered the scallops as an appetizer -- a dish that was recommended on this site. The scallops were way too salty. But it got worse -- I ordered the lamb chops. First, they were tiny, mostly bone and very little meat. Then I couldn't even cut into the lamb b/c the meat was so tough. And then when I finally managed to get a piece into my mouth, it tasted bad. Little seasoning and horrible aftertaste. The mashed potatoes were even bad. Dessert was decent -- we ordered the berries with cream, which was actually quite good but how can you mess that up, and also ordered a bread pudding which was just mediocre. Overall a very bad experience. There are much better french restaurants in Chicago!

The Details on Le Bordeaux North

Place Categories:

  • delicious food
  • cozy atmosphere
  • helpful service
  • delicious wine
  • great bottle
  • amazing dessert
  • very friendly host
  • full restaurant
  • wonderful french bistro
  • awful french food
  • nice french place
  • recommend charming gem
  • warm setting
  • amazing sea scallops apps
  • disappointing duck
  • very friendly staff
  • even bad mashed potatoes
  • fantastic server
  • delicious memory
  • great tenderloin
  • quite good cream
  • dry strip steak
  • just mediocre bread pudding
  • loved selections
  • excellent starter

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