Bar La Rue

Bar La Rue - Review - West Loop - Chicago - The Infatuation

"Bring your brightest sundress to Bar La Rue in the West Loop, not an appetite. This loosely French spot with dozens of pink and red flowers on the ceiling has a streetside patio, a few TVs, and a very scene-y atmosphere thanks to the crowds and thumping dance remixes. The gimmicky food should be a low priority, especially the just-fine smashburger—for three dollars more, you can get it served face-down in a puddle of fondue cheese as if it lost a battle. The menu has other oddities, like forgettable chicken nuggets topped with caviar and a gaudy $12-per-piece price tag. If you're going to Bar La Rue for a friend catch-up, a date night, or just to show off your warm weather fits, stick to their earthy cocktails. The tasty Bonne Vivant balances sweetness with lemon and mezcal, and won’t make you feel like the menu is trying to prank you. Food Rundown Escargot Bar La Rue has a few dishes you can also get upstairs at their slightly more polished older sibling La Serre. But the quality isn't always the same, as with these escargot that are overly oily, and better just steps away at La Serre. Royale With Cheese - Provence Style Both halves of this monster are marked with a flag, which means both America and France are equally responsible. Prying this face-down burger from its gruyère puddle is also a reminder as to why we don't stick our fingers in fondue pots, or stare too closely into them. photo credit: Nick Allen Bougie Chicken Nuggets Resist any urge to find out if these sad and “bougie” chicken nuggets topped with caviar and ranch crème fraiche are actually worth $12 each. They are not." - Nick Allen