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Bistrot Zinc
(Now Closed)French Restaurant$$$$
Near North Side, Chicago
The experts at Time Out Chicago and Crain's Chicago Business recommend this place
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Will St MartinSeptember 27, 2015Real French dishes, cooked to perfection. Big portions, well worth the money you pay for it. It's still good value. Have some wine there, they can recommend the best wine to go with your food.
Bitches Who BrunchNovember 2, 2016Their execution of classic French brunch dishes is simply wonderful, and the beauty of the restaurant itself is just another great thing about this spot. Read more
Neighborhood feel, great service and excellent food. An entree for every mood. Consistently excellent and always a great time. Go here.
Bill NewmanJune 25, 2012Try the crepe au poulet with mushrooms and sherry cream sauce paired with one of the cote du rhone blends. Finish with Creme brûlée and coffee. OMG!
Stephanie MattosJanuary 19, 2015Try their Rhubarb Gimlet or their mussles appetizer. So good, I conquered my fear of seafood cooked in its own shell.
Time Out ChicagoMay 11, 2012Wine-steamed mussels and butter-drenched escargots sate shellfish lovers, while onion soup’s beefy broth and gobs of Gruyère satisfy comfort-food cravings. Read more
Best French brunch! This place dusky has a spot opened to sit and eat! Which is hard to find on Sunday brunch!
Lauren MeekFebruary 18, 2012Came here for restaurant week and will go back! Great service, friendly staff and excellent food!- A BAugust 27, 2012The menu is in French. If you don't speak French, you can't read it. The wine and chocolate cake are especially good.
Authentic French Bistro, consistently best moules and skate in Chicago. Simple wine list, friendly and well-versed servers. Neighborhood gem.
Richard DoonanJuly 25, 2015Great food ! Try to fit it into your schedule. Breakfast,lunch or dinner.
My favorite French bistro in Chi! Haven't had a bad thing here.
Ezequiel ChavezFebruary 10, 2013Try the pork cheeks, they are absolutely delicious. Great service too!
My favorite place for a glass if pink bubbly and French onion soup!!
Crain's Chicago BusinessMay 10, 2010For a perfect light meal, check out the daily quiche with a salad. Read more
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Bistrot Zinc is an authentic French bistrot, serving classic "neighborhood" French food. The name is derived from typical French bistrots where the "zinc" bar is a popular meeting place for good food, conversation and camaraderie.
Permanently closed (Show more)
- Mon–Thu
- 11:30 AM–10:00 PM
- Fri
- 11:30 AM–11:00 PM
- Sat
- 10:00 AM–3:00 PM
- 5:00 PM–11:00 PM
- Sun
- 10:00 AM–3:00 PM
- 5:00 PM–9:00 PM
(312) 337-1131
Features
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. Discover & Visa)
Outdoor Seating
No
Food & Drink
Menus
Brunch, Lunch, Dinner
Drinks
Wine, Full Bar, Cocktails
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"Amazing! The entire experience was well worth it. If time allows go with the tasting menu."
Matt Wiener - 7.1
"The apple bacon quiche was incredible! And don't forget to pick a chocolate croissant from the basket!"
Mandy Swanson - 8.5
"The curry crepe and mushroom crepe were awesome! Try to French beer and wine too!"
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Jennifer Taylor - 8.4
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