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“Phenomenal 90th birthday celebration lunch on the private patio”
Review of Chez Joel

Chez Joel
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Ranked #297 of 10,308 Restaurants in Chicago
Price range: $51 - $66
Cuisines: French
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Restaurant details
Good for: Romantic
Dining options: Breakfast, After-hours, Reservations
Dining style: Casual Dining
Neighbourhood: West Side
Transit: Racine Blue line..Taylor bus, Number 8 Halsted bus.
Reviewed 7 July 2017

Chez Joel Bistro was my mother's choice of where to have her 90th birthday luncheon for 26 adults and 2 children. Her favorite restaurant by far in Chicago and she goes there fairly often. Words cannot adequately describe the awesome experience had by all. When I approached Ahmed, the owner, he immediately embraced the idea and helped me plan the menu and every detail. Suggested an excellent florist in the area (Jazzy Flowers). Every detail was looked after impeccably. It was a beautiful afternoon so we decided to set up in the charming patio area. It looked wonderful. Ahmed printed out menus which appeared under each napkin. We arrived, had excellent red and white wines (chosen by them), and then sat down to uniformly wonderful dishes, one after another. The servers were friendly, accommodating, and so helpful. So perfect, can't say enough. Central location to all areas of Chicago. Would highly recommend for excellent food and the friendliest, personal touches.

Date of visit: July 2017
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Thank Monica U
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Reviewed 7 June 2017

There are a lot of restaurants on Taylor St. for the six blocks from Morgan St. to Taylor Ave., but Chez Joel is definitely one of the stand-outs. We came for a lunch in continuation of a birthday celebration. We arrived about 1 p.m., so there were only a few people left after any lunch crowd. We were seated immediately and chose the private patio, as it was a beautiful warm day. Our server, Agnes, was there immediately with warm bread. We started off with the escargot appetizer - delicious! And the bread was great for dipping in the escargot garlic butter after you ate the escargot. Because we ordered from the fixed price lunch we chose a French onion soup and a bowl of lobster bisque (it looked like a huge bowl). For some reason we chose the same entree, the filet mignon de bœuf grillé au jus de cuisson which is filet mignon grilled in a thyme au jus, mushroom fricassee, a mound of white rice mixed with corn and haricots verts (green beans). The meat was tender and the sauce was great. On our two plates, there were actually four different colored carrot slices - including purple. We each chose a dessert - a profiterole and a creme brulee. Agnes, our server, was personable and quite attentive. The prices were reasonable.

Date of visit: June 2017
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Thank Allen21096
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Reviewed 5 June 2017

Traditional French bistro food, well prepared and yummy! Great garden seating, nice wine selection very fairly priced. Has all the traditional bistro dishes. Duck confit style was great and very generous portion.Grilled squid appetizer rocked!

Date of visit: June 2017
1  Thank RobRx
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Reviewed 23 May 2017

Had a variety of appetizers that were all good. Perhaps a bit "Americanized" but still fairly authentic French. Main courses were all wonderful. The Cassoulet was enough to feed two people! Duck was great.

Date of visit: May 2017
Thank johnlG2351SX
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Reviewed 5 May 2017

As a native french I always carefully select my bistros here in the states- This place was recommended to me by someone in the industry- and I am glad I listened- authentic menu and food- Very charming and great service! Thank you Ahmed for the attention to detail and representing France in Chicago!

Date of visit: May 2017
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