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 Ratings:
Food Quality: 3/5
Value: 4/5
Service: 3/5
Ambiance: 3/5
Overall: 5/10
Tammy's 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.
Comments
Cafe Bernard used to be a favorite destination for high school French class field trips. When I went there (yeeaarrrs ago :-) it was okay, but it was outshined by other spots like the late, lamented Cafe Figaro.
Love the show!
Posted by: Joe | April 15, 2008 7:18 AM