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Francois Frankie, Chicago, IL

Francois Frankie

4.5
4.5
215 Reviews
$31 to $50
Contemporary French / American
222 W Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60606

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2 people
7:30 PM
Booked 18 times today

About this restaurant

  • Charming
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Good for business meals
Francois Frankie is an American Brasserie featuring a rotating carousel bar and food from Executive Chef Matt Ayala in the heart of Chicago's Loop area. Perfect for dinner before the theater, the menu highlights French classics like escargot, steak tartare, mussels and steak frites, alongside contemporary American fare, including one of the city''s best cheeseburgers.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary French / American, Cocktail Bar, French American
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Fri 3:15 pm–8:30 pm Sat 5:00 pm–8:30 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Matt Ayala
  • Private party facilities
    Let our team help with any group dining or reception needs! Francois Frankie can accommodate groups of up to 200. Our private dining options are ready for your review.
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown / Loop
  • Cross street
    Randolph & Franklin
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Public transit
    CTA Clark & Lake Stop (Blue, Brown, Orange, Green, Purple, Pink Lines)Metra Oglivie Transit Center
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 215 people are saying

Francois Frankie reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.2Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Francois Frankie offers a "wonderful experience" with its delightful ambiance and excellent service. Standout dishes include the lobster salad, French onion soup, and beef bourguignon. The unique carousel bar adds to the charm. Nearby theatergoers will appreciate the convenient location. Though some dishes received mixed reviews, the overall dining experience is "amazing."

215 Reviews
  1. Lucy VIP

    Chicago37 reviews

    1.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    My friend and I finally got a chance to come to this restaurant and we couldn't get out fast enough. Though if it were up to the server, we would have been out even faster. The drinks were very good and the food, though small portioned, was also quite good. The server rushed us the entire stay and didn't mention ahead which menu items were unavailable. Once we learned the entrees we wanted were not options, he expected us to tell him our alternative right away. He later asked my friend if she was done or still working on her fries. She was still working on her fries so he walked away, someone else immediately came to our table and asked her if they could take her plate while she was still eating her fries. We immediately paid and left.

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  2. Jamie

    Chicago3 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Went with my daughter. It was Good overall. Enjoyed it.

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  3. Linda

    Chicago2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience. The food was delicious and the service was wonderful! We’ll definitely be back soon.

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  4. Mauricio VIP

    Las Vegas2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Mauricio the bartender was amazing!!! Great service, will definitely be back! :)

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  5. Joseph

    Milwaukee4 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 18, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was very good overall. I just marked them down a little because the server forgot about one of the glasses of wine my wife ordered, but other than that it was a good experience.

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  6. Cindy Bord VIP

    Milwaukee28 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What a wonderful experience! We picked it specifically to go to Moulin Rouge at the Cadillac theatre. Loved that it was French! We both had a lovely glass of wine with lunch-a pink French and a Pinot Grigio. Highly recommend the lobster salad and the chicken Cobb. Excellent service and food

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  7. Caitlin VIP

    Chicago13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I was so glad I booked a reservation for our team lunch. We were absolutely taken care of from start to finish! Food was excellent!!

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  8. Beth VIP

    South Wales10 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on April 12, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Great atmosphere, lovely decor, good cocktails. Disappointing food

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  9. Kate

    Washington DC1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was phenomenal, and prices weren't too bad for the area. Will definitely be back!!

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  10. Donald

    Chicago13 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 3, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We thoroughly enjoyed our lunch! Delicious food, lovely presentation, and our waitress was the best! She really helped to make our lunch wonderful! We will definitely eat here again when in Chicago.

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  3. Chicago / Illinois
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  5. Downtown / Loop

Make a reservation

2 people
7:30 PM
Booked 18 times today
Google Map for Francois Frankie

222 W Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60606

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Randolph & Franklin
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown / Loop
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Fri 3:15 pm–8:30 pm Sat 5:00 pm–8:30 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary French / American, Cocktail Bar, French American
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Public transit
    CTA Clark & Lake Stop (Blue, Brown, Orange, Green, Purple, Pink Lines)Metra Oglivie Transit Center
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Matt Ayala
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Private party facilities
    Let our team help with any group dining or reception needs! Francois Frankie can accommodate groups of up to 200. Our private dining options are ready for your review.
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