Kiki's Bistro Restaurant Review

900 N. Franklin St. (W. Locust St.) Send to Phone

One of the best French bistros by a comfortable margin, Kiki's executes standards---plus so much more---with rousing results.

Kiki's Bistro Restaurant is one of our 2012 | Top 10 Chicago Bistro Restaurants | Top 10 Chicago French Restaurants |

Cuisine

Open

Lunch Mon.-Fri., Dinner Mon.-Sat.

Features

Romantic setting
Kid-friendly
Full bar
Reservations suggested
Valet parking
Casual

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Dining room at Kiki's Bistro, Chicago, IL

This is easily one of the best bistros in Chicago, an oasis in a desert of mediocre restaurants attempting to do the same thing. Quiet and civilized, Kiki's is a French country inn in spirit. Nothing seems to escape the eye of proprietor Georges Kiki Cuisance, whose steadiness extends to his sharply dressed waitstaff. We can honestly say that we have never had a bad meal here, or that service has not been topnotch. We favor the daily fish specials as well as the steak frites, comforting coq au vin, the salade niÃ§oise and, for dessert, the crÃ¨me brÃ»lÃ©e---the chocolate on the bottom adds a particular panache. Youâ€™ll find most every bistro staple, from duck confit to lemony roasted chicken to escargots, but youâ€™ll also find other rustic choices like lamb stew loaded with turnips, potatoes and carrots. Wines are fairly priced. Enjoy wine flights and cheese plates in the bar in the evening when youâ€™re in the mood for a snack.