Obelix

4.7

13 Reviews

$50 and over

French

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2 people

Jan 21, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 54 times today

Good for special occasions
Great for brunch
Charming

From the Poilevey's La Sardine and Le Bouchon, Obélix offers an elevated dining experience that celebrates the flavors of contemporary French cuisine with a subtle twist. Located in River North, the ambiance of Obélix, designed with elegance and charm, provides the perfect backdrop for an unforgettable meal. From the moment you step inside, you're transported into a world of culinary excellence, where artfully crafted dishes are complemented by exceptional French focused wine featuring both classic and nouveau selections. Signature dishes like the Beef Wellington, foie gras terrine, and an indulgent rotating soufflé offer a glimpse into the restaurant's commitment to quality and flavor.
Ideal for intimate dinners, celebrations, or simply an evening of indulgence, Obélix is where tradition meets innovation in every bite. With exceptional service, an inviting atmosphere, and a menu that speaks to both the heart and the palate, Obélix is a neighborhood gem in Chicago's culinary scene.

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Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
French
Hours of operation
Mon, Thu, Fri 11:30 am–2:30 pm Mon, Thu–Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat, Sun 10:30 am–2:00 pm
Phone number
(312) 877-5348
Website
https://www.obelixchicago.com/
Dress code
Business Casual

Location
700 N Sedgwick St, Chicago, IL 60654
Neighborhood
River North (Chicago)
Parking details
None
Additional
Gluten-free Options

What 13 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.7Service
4.8Ambience
4.3Value

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13 Reviews

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Xiaoningyu
VIP
Chicago
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Casual gathering with friends, first time for me and return customers for my friends. I got some expectations on this restaurant since it’s been talked so much, but the tasting was okay, standard quality. We ordered all foie gras one bite dishes, the base were too chewy that you’ve already finished foie gras and you’d have to continue chewy the rest, which was imbalanced for a complete design. As for the famous Wellington, portions were big enough for family sharing, but mushroom sauce should be more attached, steak itself was good and tender, but performance of puff pastry was too wet. I’ll return for its pastry box or brunch for another chance.
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Anna
Chicago
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always terrific! Never a bad meal always a great time
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Liz
VIP
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I discovered the truth about chic lots of good places…But Obelix is one of the great places!I It hits every note ..Service ..Menu …Did I mention pastry …..
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heidi
VIP
Milwaukee
51 reviews
5.0
51 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Baked goods are fabulous. The carrots stole the show. Thoroughly enjoyable brunch with lots of happy people enjoying themselves.
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Wade
New York City
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Simply one of the best restaurants in the city. Not to be missed.
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OpenTable Diner
VIP
Chicago
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great experience, very accommodating with friendly and knowledgeable staff. Amazing food, one of the best in Chicago!
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Joe
VIP
Grand Rapids
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great experience and great food! Would definitely return again!
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Erika
VIP
Chicago
62 reviews
5.0
62 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Always so good. Perfect steak. Delicious foie gras items (foie-co, foie gras and crispy rice.) Amazing caviar sandwich. Also a fantastic lunch/brunch menu (incredible lobster crepe!)
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Gary
VIP
Chicago
34 reviews
5.0
34 reviews
Dined on January 11, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
For starters, order the caviar macarons while they are on the specials menu!
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DY
Chicago
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on January 11, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This restaurant can be described as one word: pretentious. Had the escargot appetizer and it was just a simple chimichurri with a heated baguette. Anyone can make this and the flavors were extremely ordinary and plain. Ordered the steak frites sandwich and it was dreadful. The skirt steak was cooked well done when it was promised to be medium rare. I cannot agree with the presentation, plating, and makeup of this dish because the sandwich soaks up all the juices in the dish rendering it extremely soggy and gross. The sauce was also very salty so the sandwich just became a soggy salty mess that just fell apart to reveal its embrassingly well-done steak interior. I could've just made this infinitely better at home by splitting a baguette, cooking a medium rare steak, spreading chimmichurri and horseradish mayonnaise across the meat, and topping it with a side of fries. Just an embarrassment to fine dining, can't even get basic fundamental techniques and flavor combinations correct. I then had the foie gras pancake and it was equally disastrous. The blueberry pancakes should be crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, but ended up soaked in a cloyingly sweet and sour maple sauce that tries to cut through the richness of the meal but just makes it worse. I would've tried a very reduced maple sauce lightly drizzled on the pancake to retain the crispiness of the pancake and also minimize the cloyingly sweetness and richness of the meal. The foie gras was seared well, but the inside was stringy and the flavors didn't mix well with the pancake and maple sauce. The overall dish was extremely confused and didn't know what it was trying to be, resulting in another soggy mess of poorly executed techniques. Would not come here again, most disappointing fine dining experience of life with absolutely incompetently made dishes.
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Obelix is rated 4.7 stars by 13 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people

Jan 21, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 54 times today

700 N Sedgwick St, Chicago, IL 60654

Additional information

Neighborhood
River North (Chicago)
Hours of operation
Mon, Thu, Fri 11:30 am–2:30 pm Mon, Thu–Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat, Sun 10:30 am–2:00 pm
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
French
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
None
Additional
Gluten-free Options

Website
https://www.obelixchicago.com/
Phone number
(312) 877-5348

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