La Grande Boucherie - Chicago

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   Russ

   VIP

   Las Vegas

   2 reviews

   3.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 5

   We came for Christmas dinner and it took over 1.5 hours to get our dinner. I understand it was slow because of the holiday but our server did nothing to help our experience. At one point, we asked if we can bring our left over French onion soups to go to which he said “he wouldn’t recommend it” and went on how it was a bad idea. At the end of the day, we paid $17 for the soup and if I wanted to bring it home, I shouldn’t be getting push back on it. Overall, the food is amazing but I wish the service was better.
   

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   Connor

   Chicago

   1 review

   4.0

   1 review

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   The food lacked a presence of depth. The soup was not reduced enough and was not seasoned properly. The same was true of the bourguignon, the beef was done well but the sauce was bland under reduced and not seasoned properly.
   

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   Steve

   VIP

   Chicago

   6 reviews

   5.0

   6 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The dinner and drinks were fantastic. The bartender, Dmitry, made us feel at home. He was excellent!
   

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   Luke

   Kent

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   This place is a perfect example of you get what you pay for. No, it's not the cheapest place to eat in Chicago, but the venue, service and food are more than worth the money. Our server Nico was incredibly attentive and very informed on the restaurant itself, but more importantly the drinks and dishes. Highly recommend
   

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   steven

   VIP

   Philadelphia

   12 reviews

   3.0

   12 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 5

   Went for Christmas Day lunch. Very nicely decorated for holidays. Greeting was very nice as well as friendly servers. Good overall was tasty, but the food was not hot, just warm. We had roast chicken, very nice flavor and moist. But just warm. Pork Diane was very good. Steal frites was also good. The shrimp cocktail and seafood salad were both excellent. I would give this restaurant another chance because the flavors were all good. Merry Christmas
   

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   SueR

   VIP

   Chicago

   12 reviews

   5.0

   12 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   A delightful way to celebrate Christmas 🎄! Our server Nico was terrific!
   

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   Rosalind

   Chicago

   1 review

   2.0

   1 review

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 3

   They overbooked for Christmas Eve. Waited an hour to be seated after my initial reservation time. They charge people for being late but there are no repercussions for their terrible scheduling, and they kept the 22% tip even though we waited an hour to be seated.
   

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   Ambrosia

   VIP

   Chicago

   75 reviews

   1.0

   75 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   Unfortunately this would be our last visit. We were the first customers to love and promote this restaurant when it opened but the past couple of experiences fell short. Our Christmas Eve dinner was very disappointing. This restaurant is not ready for prime time. 1. Huge congestion at check-in as people were waiting to be seated while bunch of empty tables were visible to all. The receptionist seemed overwhelmed and inexperienced. 2. After a long unpleasant wait, our food was underwhelming. French onion soup had almost no flavors, no layers whatsoever, tasted like something I cook following a recipe online. The Caesar Salad was not fresh and I never complain about salads ever. The roast chicken was not well seasoned and certainly should have been cooked longer. 3. The beef bourguignon was decent as usual. 4. The waiter was very very busy but reasonably attentive. We will continue to visit the one in midtown Manhattan but not the Chicago location - Get your act together.
   

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   Rhea

   VIP

   Chicago

   3 reviews

   2.0

   3 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 4

   Came in on Christmas Eve and, understandably, they were quite busy. However, the team didn’t sit us down until almost 1 hour AFTER our reservation time. The hostesses were very apologetic about it, but this delay didn’t set up our dining experience in an ideal way. Our server was quite apathetic and it was tough to track him down when we wanted to place an order, had a question, etc. The food was okay— wagyu burger was nothing special and the lyonnaise salad’s portion was TINY and tasted bitter, but my party enjoyed the mussels, filet frites, and NY strip frites. The sesame creme brûlée and cocktails were quite tasty. Overall, definitely would not go out of my way to return here, as there are many other French restaurants in the Chicago area with much better service, food, and value.
   

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    Kathy

    Chicago

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    Absolutely wonderful experience in a beautiful restaurant.
    

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