Cafe Bernard

(773) 871-2100

2100 N Halsted
Chicago, IL 60614 41.92 -87.6486

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Neighborhoods: Lincoln Park, North Side

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Cafe Bernard

Cafe Bernard

What People Are Saying About Cafe Bernard

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The Scene – Low-lit with a copper-topped bar and wood-plank walls, Cafe Bernard offers an intimate respite from the Halsted strip's noisy, hipster-filled hangouts. Modestly decorated with French posters on the walls and dried flowers on the tables, it's roomy enough for groups, but custom-made for cozy dates. – – The Food – Nothing too fancy, just classic French dishes, simply presented. Steamed mussels are simple and scrumptious, bathing in a big bowl with a sauce of shallots, cream and white wine; more decadent starters include bubbling-hot escargots and sauteed foie…

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

08/27/08

Best French Food Ever

by hbonline at Citysearch

I had the distinctive pleasure of dining at your restaurant last Wednesday for a friend?s birthday. Although she has eaten at your restaurant for years, I had never been to Cafe Bernard before. The atmosphere was relaxing and the music was at a perfect volume. The waitress that served us was engaging and not intrusive. My partner ordered the filet and I had the red snapper. Both entrees were cooked to perfection and our desserts were the perfect ending to an amazing meal. We will be frequent patrons of this incredible restaurant.

  • Pros: Knowledgable Staff, Excellent Food
  • Cons: Parking
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

08/11/08

Old school bistro

by friargee at Citysearch

If you expect Trotter or similar in the kitchen, fahgeddaboudit. If you like 60s rock and roll and black and white movies, yould like Cafe Bernard. Nothing pretentious. Service has always been efficient and friendly. The food well prepared, hearty and fairly priced; same with the wine list. It is truly a French cafe or bistro, not a one star Michelin restaurant. For example they serve cassoulet -- I would love to see that on the menu at Tru. Portions are usually large enough to share -- come hungry.

2 Star Rating: Below Average

03/14/08

slightly rude service, cold overcooked food

by mln80 at Citysearch

We ate here on a Thursday night for my mom's birthday. The waitress was unaccomodating and borderline rude, which normally doesnt bother me too much if the food is good. But it was not.

The salmon was bland, cold and overcooked. The steak was tough and salty. The pomme frites soggy. If it was located in a rural town somewhere, it would be a good restaurant... but when you compare it to all of the other wonderful options in the area that are in that price range, its below average.

Dont bother.

The Details on Cafe Bernard

What to Drink:

The mostly French wine list is very reasonably priced, with nearly 80 bottles--many in the $20 -to-$30 range.

Know Before You Go:

While Cafe Bernard is nonsmoking, its tiny sister restaurant, Red Rooster, does allow smoking.

Save Money:

Two different three-course prix-fixe menus are available Sunday through Thursday. One is priced at $20 per person; the other includes a bottle of house wine and costs $54.

Category:

Restaurants

Payment Methods:

American Express, Discover, Visa, Diners Club, MasterCard

Restaurant Special Features:

Romantic Dining, Prix Fixe Menu

Cuisine:

French

Smoking Permitted:

No

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