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Francois Frankie, Chicago, IL

Francois Frankie

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

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2 people
10:30 PM
Booked 23 times today

About this restaurant

  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Charming
  • 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 206 people are saying

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

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

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

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Francois Frankie offers a vibrant dining experience with "delicious food," a unique carousel bar, and "great service." It's perfect for pre-theater meals with its convenient location and "fun atmosphere." While some dishes may vary in taste, standout items like the French onion soup and crab cakes are "phenomenal."

206 Reviews
  1. Kate

    Washington DC1 review

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    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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  2. 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. Heather VIP

    Chicago1 review

    4.0

    Dined on March 31, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Food, atmosphere & service was good. Food came out quickly if your there for a pres theater dinner.They couldn’t find the bottle of wine we ordered & offered a replacement bottle at the original bottle’s price which was great. The only downside was they searched for that bottle of wine a really long time so we waited & waited & didn’t really know what was going on. Bar is fun & unique - cocktails tasty.

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  4. Lisa VIP

    Chicago30 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on March 21, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was mediocre- Fries were cold Portions were not very big No bread … before the meal I had ordered iced tea at bar - no one offered a refill. They definitely pushed wines and cocktails … Waiter was ok , seemed a bit bothered that I needed some modifications done to my meal due to allergies. Would not return

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  5. Jessica

    Chicago2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Gus was absolutely amazing.! The food was incredible as well. The pot roast dip and oyster Rockefeller was the best I’ve ever tasted, I literally want some while writing this review. The show stopper is the carousel bar, even though we didn’t sit at the bar I wanna go back just to get that experience. Please try this place out you won’t be disappointed.

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    Orlando1 review

    3.0

    Dined on March 15, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    The food was Ok, drinks were good. Overpriced for the quality. I would not go again but it was nice to try.

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  7. Marcia

    Chicago13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Loved everything our dining experience. Will definitely return.

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  8. ShabS

    Chicago2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A great spot, good ambience, rotating bar, like a speak easy with great food and drinks.

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  9. NeCoov VIP

    Chicago47 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on March 2, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Service was great but some of the food really missed the mark. Brussels sprouts chips were good but need some type of dipping sauce. Recall salty. I ordered sea bass and it may have been one of the worst fish entrées I have ever ordered. It was a $44 dollar entree which is insane and the fish itself had no flavor at all. It sat atop a plate of acidic tomato broth and beans- just awful. My husband ordered the French dip, short rib sandwich and that was the star dish the night and the french fries were good. If I came back, it would only be for a drink. The cocktail I had was not very good either, but the wine was fine.

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  10. Jeffrey

    Chicago123 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on February 28, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Wonderful menu, pleasant surroundings, a real find in the theater/ opera district

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Francois Frankie is rated 4.5 stars by 206 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
10:30 PM
Booked 23 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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