Au Cheval
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
"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."
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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."
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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
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."
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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."
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Fodor's
"A menu packed with burgers, fries, and chopped liver might sound like your classic dive, but Au Cheval is no greasy spoon."
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Condé Nast Traveler
"Brendan Sodikoff's dim and narrow late-night spot is also a riff on a diner, though his veers less playful and more decadent."
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Travel + Leisure
"Au Cheval is a feel-good diner with a hipster edge that’s all about celebrating the simplicity of the burger."
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The Infatuation
8.6
"Au Cheval has the best burger in Chicago…and boom goes the dynamite."
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Not For Tourists
"5-star flavor pairings in a more affordable diner vibe."
Where
"The traditional diner gets a gourmet makeover at this Randolph Street favorite, which serves made-to-order plates of General Tso’s chicken, pork porterhouse with foie gras and roasted apples."
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