Le Bouchon

Le Bouchon Quintessential French Bistro in the heart of Bucktown.
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06/01/2026

Sablefish en papillote w/ clams, favas, mushrooms, new potatoes and chamomile/preserved lemon mousseline now on the lunch and dinner menu!

05/27/2026

Couple of new dishes with a bunch of cheese shaved on top!!

•Steak Tartare- confit tomato aioli, pickled jalapeno gribiche, scallion, crispy potato, Mimolette cheese

•Buttermilk gnocchi- Cep mushroom, English peas, mint pistou, Ossau-Iraty cheese

In France, one of the things we look most forward to eating are the rotisserie chicken joints on the side of the road. T...
05/12/2026

In France, one of the things we look most forward to eating are the rotisserie chicken joints on the side of the road. They are fast, healthy, unpretentious and most of all super delicious!! Very excited to announce that we will be opening our version of that next month on Western in our home neighborhood of BUCKTOWN. Give us a follow !!

Switching our reservation system over to . Please call us at 773-862-6600 with any questions about existing reservation...
05/08/2026

Switching our reservation system over to . Please call us at 773-862-6600 with any questions about existing reservations, we are still very open!

05/08/2026

Rabbit 🐇 Cordon Bleu with raclette, Jambon de Paris, sauce charcutiere, Klug asparagus and lovage now on the spring menu!

04/24/2026

GREEN EGGS AND HAM CROQUE MADAME AKA THE SPRING SANDWICH OF YOUR DREAMS!!

-Brioche
-Jambon de Paris
-Ramp soubise
-Saucy ramps
-Farm egg
-Sorrel
-Comte

Now on the lunch menu!

Morels on Toast w/ ramp soubise, brioche, chicken jus and pickled ramps back for the spring!
04/23/2026

Morels on Toast w/ ramp soubise, brioche, chicken jus and pickled ramps back for the spring!

This 4/20 we asked ourselves a simple but complex question- what if we put ALL OF THE MEATS on a manion style??!!! We di...
04/20/2026

This 4/20 we asked ourselves a simple but complex question- what if we put ALL OF THE MEATS on a manion style??!!! We did it and the results are delicious! Introducing for tonight only the MEGA MANION *tm

-Rack of Lamb
-Steak
-Seared foie
-Merguez
-Dry aged duck breast
-Escargot and escargot butter garnish
-Fries and beaucoup Au Poivre

Spring Pistachio pavlova w/ rhubarb sherbert now on the dessert menu. This one is soooooo goood!
04/16/2026

Spring Pistachio pavlova w/ rhubarb sherbert now on the dessert menu. This one is soooooo goood!

Nicolas is happy that the Yvon Métras wines arrived. Come get some before he brings them all home to his personal cellar...
04/13/2026

Nicolas is happy that the Yvon Métras wines arrived. Come get some before he brings them all home to his personal cellar!

Choucroute de la MERGrilled yellowfin tuna• Scallop and crawfish chou farci• Brandade croquette• Poached shrimp• Smoked ...
04/03/2026

Choucroute de la MER

Grilled yellowfin tuna• Scallop and crawfish chou farci• Brandade croquette• Poached shrimp• Smoked salmon• potato 🥔• Choucroute beurre blanc

Now on the dinner menu!

Couple new items hitting the menu today!-Foie Gras Vol au VentDuck confit, bahn mi pickles, pho spice veloute, maggi gas...
03/17/2026

Couple new items hitting the menu today!

-Foie Gras Vol au Vent
Duck confit, bahn mi pickles, pho spice veloute, maggi gastrique

-A5 Wagyu en brioche
Toasted brioche stuffed with potato puree, wild onion-yuzu kosho relish, tare glaze

One of the first of many bangers upcoming by and -Catalpa Grove Rack of lamb• lamb fat rutabaga puree, lamb belly pome...
03/11/2026

One of the first of many bangers upcoming by and -

Catalpa Grove Rack of lamb• lamb fat rutabaga puree, lamb belly pomegranate XO, pomegranate jus, pea tendrils

If you like succulent lamb fat this dish is for you!

Very excited to announce our new chef(s)!! has been with us for 20 years, working her way up from dishwasher to now one ...
03/05/2026

Very excited to announce our new chef(s)!!

has been with us for 20 years, working her way up from dishwasher to now one of the chefs of the restaurant!

opened Obélix with us, and has since gone on to cook at a bunch of great places across the city, most recently Co-chef at Rootstock with..

who also worked at Obélix with us and has worked in some amazing places throughout the city. The food he and Keagan were putting out at Rootstock was amazing and we look forward to running it back here!

Got a bunch of amazing things cooking up, and we look forward to continue pushing forward and trying to be the best version of ourselves. More exciting announcements coming soon..

Some new stuff on the menu/ special card. Starting to get some spring stuff in!!1- Coquilles St. Jacques w/morels stuffe...
02/12/2026

Some new stuff on the menu/ special card. Starting to get some spring stuff in!!

1- Coquilles St. Jacques w/morels stuffed with scallop mousseline

2- Roast Iberico chops, apple mustards, celery root soubise, pork jus

3- Steak tartare, brandade aioli, salt+vinegar chips

4- Endive salad, alpine Gouda soubise, braised baby fennel

5- Dunguness crab tartlette, tarragon crème fraiche, pickled green strawberry

6- White truffle beignets

7- Oysters, smoked tomato butter

8- Milk Chocolate cheesecake w/white chocolate anglaise and dark chocolate feullatine

9- Oxtail Bourgignon!

Need an last minute Xmas gift for your favorite Bouchon loving friend? We got you covered! Hoodies, shirts, Cracker Barr...
12/19/2025

Need an last minute Xmas gift for your favorite Bouchon loving friend? We got you covered! Hoodies, shirts, Cracker Barrel shirts, ashtrays, gift cards, papers and matches are all available. Introducing Le 420 special of an ashtray, pack of Bouchon papers and a $380 gift card for $420! Available for pick up in the restaurant, please come between 2:30 and 5 if possible

Crâcker Barrèlle & Country Store.
10/31/2025

Crâcker Barrèlle & Country Store.

Rabbit Pot Pie is back!
10/25/2025

Rabbit Pot Pie is back!

is doing great things with our Bière du Bouchon. The Fall ‘25 cuvée has a deeper texture while maintaining its’ crushab...
10/21/2025

is doing great things with our Bière du Bouchon. The Fall ‘25 cuvée has a deeper texture while maintaining its’ crushability. We even threw some in Oak for a limited cuvée. Available and other select retailers!

COESSENS * DAUVISSAT * CHAUVET * COURTOIS * DARD & RIBO
10/07/2025

COESSENS * DAUVISSAT * CHAUVET * COURTOIS * DARD & RIBO

Halloween theme this year! Should we do slide 1 or slide 2 for the official slogan? 😂😂😂 . Super excited about this!! Exp...
09/30/2025

Halloween theme this year! Should we do slide 1 or slide 2 for the official slogan? 😂😂😂 . Super excited about this!! Expect all day breakfast with a side of foie gras, chicken fried manion styles, meatloaf with a bourgignon twist, Coca Cola cake and pecan pie made from our amazing pastry team and much more including moonshine! Will be doing 2 nights this time (Friday October 31 and Saturday November 1). Costumes not required but highly encouraged! Link to book in bio

The Escoffier classic Tournedos Rossini is currently on special! For those not familiar it’s prime filet, a fat piece of...
09/23/2025

The Escoffier classic Tournedos Rossini is currently on special! For those not familiar it’s prime filet, a fat piece of foie, truffles, brioche and perigord sauce

Tomatoes from , olive oil and salt. Best dish of the year!
08/22/2025

Tomatoes from , olive oil and salt. Best dish of the year!

Come Sip & Shop aux Puces de Le Bouchon Sunday August 24th!
08/18/2025

Come Sip & Shop aux Puces de Le Bouchon Sunday August 24th!

Address

1958 N Damen Avenue
Chicago, IL
60647

Opening Hours

Monday 11:30am - 2:30pm
5:30pm - 10pm
Tuesday 11:30am - 2:30pm
5:30pm - 10pm
Wednesday 11:30am - 2:30pm
5:30pm - 10pm
Thursday 11:30am - 2:30pm
5:30pm - 10pm
Friday 11:30am - 2:30pm
5pm - 11pm
Saturday 11:30am - 2:30pm
5pm - 11pm

Telephone

(773) 862-6600

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