Au Cheval

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8 / 10

13 expert reviews

“Exposed brick, leather banquettes, and mood lighting make this the ideal date spot—whether it’s of the romantic or friendly variety.”

– goop

Zagat Zagat
"Brendan Sodikoff (Gilt Bar, Maude's Liquor Bar) "keeps the hits coming" with his West Loop "speakeasy diner" that offers "rich", "upscale" takes on classics like bologna sandwiches." Full review
Gayot Gayot
14.0
"Brendan Sodikoff (Gilt Bar, Maude'€™s Liquor Bar) has a hit on his hands with this small, narrow and packed to the hilt, updated diner in the West Loop neighborhood." Full review
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Foie gras runs rampant on the menu, but if the whipped, smoked salmon spread with toasted brioche is on offer, make fast tracks.
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
0 Stars
"A new entry on West Randolph's ever-growing restaurant row, Au Cheval caters to the kind of go-with-the-flow crowd that doesn't mind waiting (and often eating) at the zinc- topped bar." Full review
Time Out Time Out
"If Au Cheval weren’t such a bizarre and, frankly, difficult restaurant at which to eat, you’d find me there every Friday night for the matzo ball soup." Full review
Fodor's Fodor's
"A menu packed with burgers, fries, and chopped liver might sound like your classic dive, but Au Cheval is no greasy spoon." Full review
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