Best French Restaurants in Loop

Francois Frankie is a carousel-bar French-American brasserie in the Loop, serving escargot, steak frites, and a much-talked-about burger in a theater-district setting. Opened in 2019 under chef Matt Ayala, it’s a go-to for pre-show dinners and business-friendly lunches where cocktails and bistro classics share the spotlight.

A Michigan Avenue French brasserie with a raw-bar and classic brasserie core that works best when you order in clean lanes: oysters and starters first, then one bistro main to anchor the table. It’s strongest as a downtown occasion spot with a polished room and a menu built for familiar French comfort rather than deep-cut regional cooking.

A compact French café counter that’s most reliable as a breakfast-and-lunch routine: croques, baguette sandwiches, and bakery-forward staples that reward simple ordering. Keep it tight—one savory item plus one pastry—so the experience stays crisp instead of cafeteria-scattered.