Chicago Bites #102
Cafe Bernard

The perfectly sliced grapes were the highlight of the Brie.

Cafe Barnard is a Lincoln Park staple. But what is it about its French fare that keeps folks coming back? Tammy and I brought friends to dinner to test the menu and find out.

(26.2 M)

00:00 - 01:21 The mystery French place
01:22 - 04:26 Lived-in charm, basket-o-bread, baked Brie, and escargot
04:27 - 06:33 Wine and service commentary
06:34 - 13:28 Main dishes A.K.A. a game of chess with sauce
13:29 - 18:08 Dessert and dessert wine not so sweet
18:09 - 19:06 Ratings and sign-off

Cafe Bernard
2100 N. Halsted

Bridget's Cafe Bernard Ratings:
Food Quality: 3/5
Value: 4/5
Service: 3/5
Ambiance: 3/5
Overall: 5/10

Tammy's Cafe Bernard Ratings:
Food Quality: 3/5
Value: 3/5
Service: 4/5
Ambiance: 2/5
Overall: 5/10

Average price per person: $45

The steak is very peppery but some thought it better than those at a fancy steak house.

Related Chicago Bites Posts:
Bouchon
Cyrano's Bistrot
Kiki's Bistro

Online buzz about Cafe Bernard:
Citysearch
Metromix
Yelp

Check out our Cafe Bernard photos on Flickr.