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Aboyer, Winnetka, IL

Aboyer

4.7
4.7
593 Reviews
$31 to $50
Contemporary French / American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 12 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Charming
Aboyer (ab-wah-yay), meaning, “to bark,” is a French-American brasserie as imagined by Chef Michael Lachowicz. Aboyer wakes up the senses with a sexy, energetic vibe. Refined French pub-grub served alongside craft cocktails & wine in the contemporary space exudes a nouveau-bistro style.

Located in the heart of Chicago's North Shore, the menu features starters such as Potato & Truffle Soup, Charcuterie, and Rabbit & Sage Sausage to main courses including Coq au Vin, Cassoulet, Faroe Island Salmon and more.

Reservations are recommended; walk-ins are welcome. Aboyer requires a credit card to secure all reservations. Please note that reservations cancelled within 24 hours of the scheduled booking will incur a $25 per guest cancellation fee & no-shows will be billed at a rate of $50 per guest.

For private dining email events@georgetroisgroup.com

Aboyer is conveniently located across from the Indian Hill Metra.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary French / American, Bistro, French
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Wed, Thu 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:30 pm Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (847) 441-3100
  • Website
    https://www.georgetroisgroup.com/about-aboyer#aboyer-about
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Michael Lachowicz
  • Private party facilities
    Aboyer is available for private events for up to 50 seated guests or 80 when combined with Silencieux. Custom brunch, lunch, dinner, and cocktail reception menus are available. For additional details visit https://georgetroisgroup.com/privatedining or email events@georgetroisgroup.com
  • Location
    64 Green Bay Rd, Winnetka, IL 60093
  • Neighborhood
    Winnetka
  • Cross street
    Winnetka Avenue/Green Bay Road
  • Parking details
    Valet Service Wednesday through Sunday for $8. Street Parking is available on Green Bay Road or in the commuter lot.
  • Public transit
    Indian Hill Metra
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Christmas Eve Dinner 2024

    $25.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Dec 24, 2024 only
    4PM- 8PM - $95 Per Guest - $75 Under 8 Years Old $25 Guest Deposits on Open Table- 3-Course Menu Warm Baguettes & Gougeres For All First Course- Perigord Potato-Truffle Soup OR Foie Gras & Wild Mushroom Duck Strudel, Huckleberry Gastrique OR The Aboyer Bistro Salad, Crumbled Roquefort, Grilled Pear & Candied Walnuts over a Crisp Greens with an Herbed Vinaigrette Main Course - Beef Short Ribs “Bourguignon” OR Roasted Boursin Filled Breast of Chicken, Morels a La Crème OR Filet of Salmon & Scallop Mousse “En croûte” in the Style of Le Francais with Lobster Beurre Blanc All main courses include Haricots Verts & Gratin Dauphinois Potato Dessert - Classic Tahitian Vanilla Creme Brulee OR Soufflé au Chocolat, Frangelica Crème Anglaise

  • New Years Eve Dinner Early Seating

    $25.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Multiple dates available
    $95 Per Guest From 4-6PM $25 Deposits on OpenTable Warm Baguettes & Gougeres (French, filled Cheese Puffs) For All First Course Cognac Laced Lobster Bisque & Lobster Raviolo OR Classic Oysters Rockefeller OR Truffle- Foie Gras Raviolo, Sauce Périgueux Main Course Roast Beef Tenderloin “En Croûte” in the Style of Le Francais with Sauce Beurre Rouge OR Whole Roasted, Bone-In Dover Sole “Almondine” OR Classic Coq au Vin with Herb Spaetzle Dessert Soufflé Grand Marnier OR Chocolate Mousse Gauteau

  • New Years Eve Dinner Late Seating

    $25.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Multiple dates available
    $105 Per Guest From 6:30PM-9PM $25 Deposits on OpenTable Warm Baguettes & Gougeres (French, filled Cheese Puffs) For All First Course Cognac Laced Lobster Bisque & Lobster Raviolo OR Classic Oysters Rockefeller OR Truffle- Foie Gras Raviolo, Sauce Périgueux Main Course Roast Beef Tenderloin “En Croûte” in the Style of Le Francais with Sauce Beurre Rouge OR Whole Roasted, Bone-In Dover Sole “Almondine” OR Classic Coq au Vin with Herb Spaetzle Dessert Soufflé Grand Marnier OR Chocolate Mousse Gauteau

Menu

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What 593 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.5Value

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Review summary

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Aboyer offers an exceptional dining experience with "fantastic restaurant, awesome food, exemplary service." Guests rave about its "outstanding food, drinks, service and ambiance," and the kitchen is noted for its "consistent and thoughtful prep." The delightful outdoor area and live music enhance the already "wonderful atmosphere."

593 Reviews

  1. Cindy

    Chicago

    22 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were dining early on Sunday evening. Our group of four started with cocktails and cheese puffs from the happy hour menu. The service was exceptional from the coat check through the entire dinner. We had the Sunday feature which was chicken pot pie. It was delicious! Aboyer is a favorite of ours.

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  2. Patrycia

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Owned by a dedicated Chef Michael, great service and great food.

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  3. Keith

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Food very good. Waitress very good. I don't like getting nickeld and dimed. I had a coke which was a fountain one. I was asked if I'd like another? Sure. $5 each refill that I didn't know until I got the bill. I'm not talking about a bottle. There was also some kind of surcharge. Why? Got me.

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  4. Lewis

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Noisy as are most restaurants now but the food is super

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  5. David

    Chicago

    27 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    27 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Amazing food with fantastic prices. Fills up fast so come early and enjoy the early bird special they are unbelievable for $5 each.

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  6. Steven

    Chicago

    1 review

    vip
    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 5
    The steak frites was tremendous, as were the appetizers. Cocktails and service was very poor.

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  7. David & Janet

    Chicago

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Aboyer (previously Restaurant Michael) has been one of our favorite north shore spots to celebrate birthdays and anniversaries. My husband and I have been following Chef Michael all around the Chicago area for decades now, and although the amazing food has been the key reason, we have always been impressed by his professionally trained staff, who are friendly, knowledgeable and pay attention to details. On this visit, we were celebrating my birthday (2 months late) since we cancelled the first reservation when Covid hit us, and the aftereffects stayed around far too long. The evening here was well worth the wait! After stopping at the bar for a quick hello to Sergio and a Champagne (for me) and a Chardonnay we settled in to the cozy banquette for dinner. We ordered our standard starter, the delectable Gougères, a mainstay that we hope never goes away. I switched to a rich Aviary Napa Cabernet for the rest of the dinner. We were delighted to have Sergio Junior as our server! He obviously enjoys his job and is a real ambassador for the restaurant. We took his recommendations for our entrees, and both were fantastic! I never order pork, and rarely make it at home, except for a roast. The Peppercorn Crusted Berkshire Pork Rib Chop with Cognac Mushroom Sauce was by far the best pork I have ever had. Happy Birthday to me. My husband’s decadently delicious Aboyer Burger was an unexpected item for him to order here, except for how much he loved it. Thank you from both of us, SJ!!! Last night was well worth waiting for. ♥️♥️

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  8. Laurie

    Chicago

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 17, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We love everything about this restaurant. The food is incredible and the staff is the best ever!

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  9. Venanzio

    Houston

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on November 17, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a wonderful meal at Aboyer on a Saturday evening. The service was attentive and we will likely return.

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  10. Allen

    Chicago

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 17, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Aboyer is one of our favorite restaurants. We have been coming for years. Have never had a disappointment. New items have been added to the menu. The burger is probably the best in the city.

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FAQs

Aboyer is rated 4.7 stars by 593 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 12 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Aboyer

64 Green Bay Rd, Winnetka, IL 60093

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Winnetka Avenue/Green Bay Road
  • Neighborhood
    Winnetka
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Wed, Thu 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:30 pm Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary French / American, Bistro, French
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Valet Service Wednesday through Sunday for $8. Street Parking is available on Green Bay Road or in the commuter lot.
  • Public transit
    Indian Hill Metra
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Michael Lachowicz
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    https://www.georgetroisgroup.com/about-aboyer#aboyer-about
  • Phone number
    (847) 441-3100
  • Private party facilities
    Aboyer is available for private events for up to 50 seated guests or 80 when combined with Silencieux. Custom brunch, lunch, dinner, and cocktail reception menus are available. For additional details visit https://georgetroisgroup.com/privatedining or email events@georgetroisgroup.com
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