French Restaurants:
Roditys Restaurant Restaurants/Food & Dining in Chicago, IL 222 S Halsted St
Backstage Bistro Bistros in Chicago, IL 180 N Wabash Ave
- ACappella Bistro Restaurants/Food & Dining in Chicago, IL
1301 S Michigan Ave
- Bodhi Thai Bistro Restaurants/Food & Dining in Chicago, IL
1800 S Jefferson St
- Baba Pizza and Pasta Pizza Restaurant in Chicago, IL
1032 W Lake St
Cafe’ L’Appetito Coffee, Espresso & Tea House Restaurants in Chicago, IL 1258 W Jackson Blvd
Chez Joel Service List
Dinner Menu
Portage du Marché
Soupe à l'Oignon Gratinée
French onion Soup
$9.00 Soupe du Jour
Ask your Server
$9.00
Hors d'Oeuvres Froids
Salmon Fumé
Scottish Smoked Salmon, Cream Cheese, Toast and Tobikko
$12.00 Pâté de Deux Sortes
Duck Liver Pâté with Traditional Garnish & Toast Points
$14.00 Assiette de Fromages
Assortment of Imported Cheeses Served with Fruits, Nuts & Toast points
$15.00
Hors d'Oeuvres Chaud
Fromage de Brie Chaud
Warm Brie Cheese with Honey, Caramelized Granny Smith Apples, Apricot, Garlic, Pistachio & Toast
$12.00 Calamar Grillé au Pistou Et Jus de Citron
Grilled Calamari with Pesto, Arugula and Roasted Peppers
$13.00 Escargots a la Bourguignon
French Snails with Garlic Butter, Pernod & Herbed Breadcrumbs
$12.00 Moules Marinières
Steamed PEI Mussels in Herbs, Shallots, and White Wine Sauce, with a Touch of Cream
$13.00 Poulpe d'Espagne Grillé
Spanish Octopus Grilled, Japanese Eggplant, Roasted Pearl Onions, Tomato Confit, Sundried Tomato and basil lemon vinaigrette
$15.00
Les Salades
Salade Maison
Organic Mixed Greens with House Vinaigrette, Granny Smith Apple and, Roasted Walnuts
$7.50 Salade d'Endive
Endive Salad, Mustard Vinaigrette with Granny Smith, Roquefort Cheese and Pecans
$10.00 Salade de Tomate au Roquefort
Sliced Vine Ripened Tomato, Red Onions, Basil, Roquefort Cheese, Balsamic Glaze and Balsamic Dressing
$8.50 Salade Mediterranéenne
Arugula, Grape Tomatoes, Kalamata Black Olives, Baby Mozzarella, Oregano, Balsamic Glaze and Creamy Balsamic Dressing
$9.50 Beet Salad
Red Beet, Organic Mixed Greens, Sherry Vinaigrette and Goat Cheese
$8.00
Les Viandes
Filet Mignon de Bœuf Grillé au Jus de Cuisson
Beef Tenderloin Grilled in a Thyme Au Jus, Garlic Moussline, Roasted Shallots, Four Mushrooms, Fricassé of Vegetables and Mashed Potatoes
$29.95 Entrecôtes Grillé au Beurre Maître d'Hôtel
12oz Ribeye Steak with Garlic Butter, Roasted Vegetables & Pommes Frites
$38.95 Steak Grillé au Poivre
Center Cut Grilled NY Strip Steak with Crushed Black Pepper Corn, Cognac Sauce and Pommes Frites
$28.95 Souris d'agneau au Jus de Romarin
Braised Lamb Shank, Wild Mushrooms, Vegetables Fricassés, Garlic Mashed Potatoes and Rosemary au Jus
$27.95
Les Vollailes
Coq au Vin à la Mode Rustique à Ma Façon
Half Chicken Roasted with Lardons, White Wine, Pearl Onions, Mushrooms Served au Jus & Pommes Frites or Mashed Potatoes
$25.00 Poulet aux Romarin
Pan Seared and Roasted Half Chicken with Rosemary, white Burgundy Wine, Garlic, Pearl Onions and Roasted Country Potatoes
$24.00 Magret Et Confit de Canard, Sauce à l'Orange
Seared Duck Breast & Leg Confit, Wild Mushrooms, Red Cabbage, Beets, Poached Pear, Sweet Potatoes, Butternut Squash Croquettes and Cranberry Orange Sauce
$27.95
Les Poissons
Bouillabaisse Marseillaise
Assortment of Seafood Over Julienne of Vegetables and Bouillabaisse bouillon
$29.95 Noix de Saint Jacques
Sea Scallops Pan Seared, Oyster Mushrooms, Potato Galette, Asparagus, Leeks Ginger Shellfish Sauce and Garnished with Tobikko
$27.95 Filet de Saumon Grillé
Salmon Filet Grilled, Julienne of Vegetables, Asparagus, Potato Tournée and Mustard Sauce
$25.95 Poissons, Plats du Jour
Fresh Fish Daily – Ask Your Server
Les Pâtes
Linguine aux Fruits de Mer
Linguine with Shell Fish, Garlic, Basil, Sherry Tomatoes and Extra Virgin Olive Oil
$25.95 Ravioli au Courge
Butternut Squash Ravioli Served with Garlic Cream, Grilled butter nut squash, Pecan and Truffle Oil
$23.00 Risotto aux Asperges Et Champignons
Arborio Rice with Fresh Asparagus, Grilled Portobello Mushroom and Truffle Oil
$23.00
Les Garnitures
Pommes Frites
French Fries
$5.00 Pommes Purée
Mashed Potatoes
$5.00 Galette de Pommes de Terre
$5.00 Ratatouille
My Own Version of Provincial Vegetable Stew
$6.00 Épinard à l'Ail
Garlic Spinach
$5.00 Haricots Verts
French Green Beans
$5.00 Champignons
Sautéed Mushrooms
$5.00
Lunch Menu
Soupes
Soup Du Jour
Ask Your Server
Soupe a L'Oignon Gratinee
French Onion Soup
Hors D'oeuvres
Bruscetta au Salmon Fume
4 Pieces of Bruschetta with Scottish Smoked Salmon, Cream Cheese and Tobikko
$9.95 Pâté de deux Sortes
Duck & Chicken Liver Pâté with Traditional Garnish & Toast Points
$9.50 Assiette de Fromages
Assortment of Imported Cheeses Served with Fruits & Toast points
$12.95 Carpaccio de Poisson
Ask Your Server
$9.50 Fromage de Brie Chaud
Warm Brie Cheese with Honey, Apricot, Garlic and Almond
$10.95 Calamar Grillé au Pistou et Jus De Citron
Grilled Calamari with Pesto and Tian of Vegetables
$9.50 Escargots A La Bourguignon
French Snails with Garlic Butter, Pernod & Herbed Crumbs
$9.50 Moules Marinières
Steamed PEI Mussels in Herbs, Shallots, and White Wine Sauce, with a touch of cream
$9.95 Palourde à la Provençale
Manela Clams Steamed In White Wine and Garlic
$12.00 Coquille Saint Jacques au Pistou et Tomate Séchée
Sea Scallops Pan Seared with Sun Dried Tomato Coulis and Pesto
$10.50 Cuisses de Grenouilles à la Provençale
Frog Legs with Garlic Spinach and Brown Butter Butter
$10.50
Salades
Salade Pêcheur
Mesclun with Seafood, Anchovies, Smoked Salmon, Avocado and Garlic Cherry Vinaigrette
$12.00 Salade Caesar au Poulet
Traditional Chicken Caesar Salad with Garlic dressing and Croutons
$12.00 Salade de Tomate Au Roquefort
Sliced Vine Ripened Tomato, Red Onions, Basil, Roquefort Cheese, Balsamic Glaze and Balsamic Dressing
$7.95 Salade Maison
Mesclun Mixed Greens with House Vinaigrette
$6.00 Salade de Chèvre
Mixed Greens with House Vinaigrette, Granny Smith Apples, Roasted Walnuts and Warm Goat Cheese
$7.50 Salade Exotique et Saumon Grillé
Mesclun Mixed Greens with, Mango, Papaya, Grapefruits, Orange, Pecans, Citrus Vinaigrette and Grilled Atlantic Salmon
$14.00 Salade Niçoise
Mesclun Mixed Greens tossed in House Vinaigrette, Served with French Green Beans, Boiled Potatoes, Sliced Tomatoes, Cucumber, Topped with Tuna and Anchovies
$10.95
Sandwiches
Croque Monsieur
Traditional Toasted Ham & Gruyère Cheese Sandwich on Sourdough Bread, served with Pommes Frites
$9.00 Burger du Bistro
6.oz Prime Beef Pattie with Mayo Sundried Tomato, Caramelized Red onions, Cheese, Tomato and Tossed Brioche Bun
$10.00 Sandwiche Aux Merguez
Beef and Lamb Merguez with Spicy mayo, Cornichon and Arugula
$9.00 Sandwiche Au Poulet
Grilled and Marinated Chicken Breast, Pesto Coulis and Pomme Frites on Baguette
$9.00
Entrees
Linguine aux Fruits de Mer
Linguine with Shell Fish, Garlic, Basil, Sherry Tomatoes and Extra Virgin Olive Oil
$20.95 Ravioli Au Courge
Butternut Squash Ravioli Served with Garlic Cream, Grilled butternut squash and Truffle Oil
$17.00 Risotto aux Asperges et Champignons
Arborio Italian Rice with Fresh Asparagus, Grilled Portobello Mushroom and Truffle Oil
$17.00 Brochettes de Poulet Grillé
Chicken Skewers Grilled with Vegetables and Rice
$14.00 Emincé de poulet aux champignons
Chicken Breast Sliced, Sautéed with Mushrooms Cream Sauce, Vegetables and Rice
$14.00 Coq au Vin à la Mode Rustique à Ma Façon (20 min)
Half Chicken Roasted with Lardons, Pearl Onions, Mushrooms Served au jus & Pommes Frites
$19.95 Brochettes de Boeuf Grillées
Filet of Beef Skewers Grilled Served with Vegetables and Rice
$14.00 Emincé de Boeuf aux Champignons
Filet of Beef Tender Sliced, Sautéed with Mushrooms Cream Sauce, Vegetables and Rice
$14.00 Steak Frites Grillé, Beurre Maître d'hôtel
Center Cut Grilled Angus NY Strip Steak with Garlic Butter & Pommes Frites
$24.95 Poisson du Jour
Fish of the Day
Please Ask You Server
Brunch Menu
Oeufs Benedictes
Benedicte Classic
Two poached eggs, maple pepper bacon and hollandaise sauce, on an english muffin and pommes frites.
$10.95 Benedicte Norvegienne
Two poached eggs, smoked salmon, dill, hollandaise sauce and french green beans on an english muffin.
$10.95
Petit Dejeuner
A Votre Sante
Two eggs, prepared to your liking with pommes frites, french green beans, chicken sausage and toast.
$7.95 Pain Perdu Oui, Oui!
The real french toast, chicken sausage or bacon, seasonal berries , served with pure maple syrup.
$9.50 Yaourt Parfait
Vanilla yourt, our own gronola and seasonal berries.
$6.95
Omelettes
Saumon Fume
Three eggs with smoked salmon, dill, capers, shallots, tomato and home style potatoes.
$11.50 Spinards
Three eggs, spinach, feta, fresh fruit and home style potatoes.
$9.75
Carry Out Menu
Hors d'Oeuvres Chaud et Froid
Soupe à l'Oignon Gratinée*
French onion Soup
$9.00 Soupe du Jour*
Please Ask us!!!
$9.00 Fricassee de Crevettes a la Provencale
Pas Seared Wild Shrimps in Basil, lemon, Capers and Tomato Concasse
$13.00 Moules Marinières
Steamed PEI Mussels in Herbs, Shallots, and White Wine Sauce, with a Touch of Cream
$13.00 Pâté de deux Sortes
Duck Liver Pâté with Traditional Garnish & Toast Points
$13.00
Les Salades
Salade D'endive
Endive Salad, Mustard Vinaigrette with Granny Smith, Roquefort Cheese and Pecans
$10.00 Beet Salad*
Red Beet, Organic Mixed Greens, Sherry Vinaigrette and Goat Cheese
$8.00 Salade Maison*
Organic Mixed Greens with House Vinaigrette, Granny Smith Apple and, Roasted Walnuts
$7.50
Sandwiches
Croque Monsieur
Traditional Toasted Ham & Gruyère Cheese Sandwich on Sourdough Bread, Served with Pommes Frites and Petit Salad
$12.00 Burger du Bistro
Prime Beef Pattie with Sundried Tomato Mayo, Caramelized Red Onions, Wild Mushrooms, Gruyere Cheese, Tomato, Brioche Bun, and Pommes Frites
$14.00
Les Entrees
Coq au Vin à la Mode Rustique à Ma Façon
Half Chicken Roasted with Lardons, White Wine, Pearl Onions, Mushrooms Served au Jus & Pommes Frites or Mashed Potatoes
$25.00 Poulet Aux Romarin
Pan Seared and Roasted Half Chicken with Rosmary, white Burgundy Wine, Garlic, Pearl Onions and Roasted Country Potatoes
$24.00 Poulet Roti, Sauce Madeire
Grilled and Panseared Half Chicken In Sage and Madeira Wine Sauce, Grilled Portobello Mushrooms, Baby Carrots and Garlic mashed Potatoes
$24.00 Poisson Blanc
Lake Superior White fish, Pan seared with Julienne of Vegetables, Asparagus, Brussels Spouts, mashed potatoes and Creme de Cassis Sauce
$26.95 Magret et Confit de Canard, Sauce à L'orange
Seared Duck Breast & Leg Confit, Wild Mushrooms, Red Cabbage, Beets, Poached Pear, Potato Gallette, and Cranberry Orange Sauce
$27.95 Bouillabaisse Marseillaise
Assortment of Seafood Over Julienne of Vegetables and Bouillabaisse bouillon
$29.95 Cassoulet Toulousain
Our Classic Cassoulet with Duck leg Confit, Andouille Sausage, Pork Loin, lamb and Great northern beans
$27.95 Linguine aux Fruits de Mer
Linguine with, Mussels, Shrimps and Scallops, Garlic, Basil, Sherry Tomatoes and Extra Virgin Olive Oil
$25.95 Souris d'agneau au Jus de Romarin
Braised Lamb Shank, Wild Mushrooms, Vegetables Fricassés, Garlic Mashed Potatoes and Rosemary au Jus
$27.95 Filet de Saumon Grillé
Salmon Filet Grilled, Julienne of Vegetables, Potato Nouvelle, Brussels Sprouts and Mustard Sauce
$26.95 Ravioli au Courge
Butternut Squash Ravioli Served with Garlic Cream, Grilled butter nut squash, Pecan and Truffle Oil
$24.00 Farfalle au Salmon
Farfalle Pasta Tossed In Cream Sauce with Fresh Salmon and Touch of Cream
$23.00
