Reviews for Venteux Brasserie, Cafe & Oyster Bar in Chicago, IL

I came in for brunch and there was no wait. Gigi was my server and she was amazing!! Super kind, helpful and happy :) I ordered... the French toast and WOW - loved every bite. The menu had some really great options and with some flavors that are differentwhich sets this place apart from others. I got a cup of coffee which was also very good and a key lime tarte ! Everything wasamazing and I relaxed here for about two hours. Gigi ensured I was always having everything I needed and keeping my water andcoffee filled . The food runner was a male with dark hair , didn’t catch his name but he was also very kind and attentive. Ican’t wait to return when I come to Chicago again and I will recommend to friends. Thanks again! Read more

The BEST croissant sandwich I've ever had! Latte was delicious and reasonably priced. The food was a bit pricey but expected for... the location downtown and how nice the place is. Front room is a glass cafe this is bright and beautiful. I went for breakfastbut haven't tried the dinner. I glanced in the main dining room and it does look beautiful! Read more

Came here Sunday for lunch and unfortunately it was raining so we were unable to sit outside. The cafe is super cute but if you... walk in farther the restaurant is nice, has a classy vibe to it, and dim lit. Food was good—enjoyed the Duck Liver Mousse,Banh Mi Hash, Toulouse and especially the Duck & Waffles (my favorite dish)! We were not a fan of the Ratatouille Pasta, it wasunappealing and not tasty. Our cocktails were fine with the exception that my Vodka Cranberry & Soda tasted flat, but theyremade it with no issues. Service was great. Read more

I thoroughly enjoyed myself at Venteux for brunch! Nice decor, good service, delicious food, and an unbeatable bottomless... mimosas deal! Just $20! The duck and waffle was perfect! I will definitively return! ?? Read more

Highly recommend. From the food to the service for the price, cost a lil less than the higher end places but the quality is... right up there if not higher. Our server Shanell was very knowledgeable of the menu and wine list and was a pleasure to have.She recommended the steak tartar which was excellent, along with the oysters and whole dry aged duck. We don't usually dodessert but it was our anniversary, so we tried the souffle which was really good but they also brought out another dessertthat my girl describes the taste like "a campfire by the ocean" , it was creamy and smokey, they call it chocolate & rye, youshould definitely try. We can't wait to go back. Read more

The old fashion and chocolate & rye dessert were the highlights of the night. We ordered the duck and it came with crepes and... various toppings and sauces. The combination of flavors were very experimental and fun to pair the duck with differentthings. The duck breast was cooked perfectly. The duck leg was a bit over cooked and the skin was a bit dry/burnt. The crepeswere soft and velvety, and it went very well with the duck. The creamy spinach was amazing, and butternut squash was good, butthe nutty and fall flavor was overpowered by the cream cheese. We made a reservation and waited about 15-20 minutes when thetable was ready for us. The service was relatively slow and we had to wait separately for all the dishes to arrive, and the foodturned cold when we were ready to eat. Read more

We had the pleasure of eating: Croque Monsieur, Eggs 5 Ways, Frites, and Ratatouille Pasta. For the Croque Monsieur I highly... recommend adding the Madame. It really brings the flavor out. The amount of food is more on the side of what you normally get ata resturant. The Eggs 5 Way was a creamy delight and the sausages (not shown) were a perfect combination. The Ratatouille wasvery rich in flavor and was a very nrestaurant. The Frites or fries had a nice amount of salt and the two sauces complimentedthem well. Overall the staff was friendly and were ontop of their refills. *Note* Have a picture of your card or bring yourcovid vaccine card. It is required. Read more

Almost 5 stars. Oyster bar with a french twist. The food has interesting and unusual flavors. We ordered a number of small... plates. My favorite was the "Egg 5 ways" which was kind of an omelette, but with strong flavors and very creamy. The souffledessert was the best, as one person described it - it's like eating a cloud. The service was great, our waiter was fun andinformative, very knowledgeable about the menu. Would recommend this place and will certainly come back. Read more