Aboyer

We always have a wonderful dinner at Aboyer. The portions are large. Everything is great quality. Best restaurant on the North Shore by a huge margin. The prices are very reasonable for what you get. Special thank you to Abran and Alfredo for extraordinary hospitality!

We celebrated a special occasion here. Inside it’s not super fancy but it is a very nice place to dine. No need to dress up here. Depending on what the dish is, the portion can be small. I ordered the Aboyer burger for my main entree and there was a lot of food. The burger was exceptional, juicy, and well seasoned. The appetizers and desserts are also worth getting. Presentations look immaculate and the taste makes you crave for more. Price wise, it’s along the lines of $$$. Yelp puts it as $$ but it’s definitely not that. It’s always good to make a reservation. Service was great. Overall 4.5.

We went there today for my mom’s birthday and it was delicious! The food was so yummy and the service was even better! Will definitely be coming again. Thank you to Alfredo for all the wonderful recommendations and amazing service!

Very nice place. In the same building is George Trois and prix fixe upper level dining experience. We had our dinner at ABoyer. We started with the escargot. It was delicious and the puff pastry on top was great for soaking up the juices. We also enjoyed 2 of their yummy cheese puffs. Then we moved on to the Roquefort Salad. The dressing was fabtastic, creamy and not overpowering. My main dish was Roti Duck. It was tough and difficult to eat and lacked taste. However the pomegranate sauce served on the dish was very tasty and helped save the dish. I would not order the duck again though. My wife ordered the lamb shank, it was very hearty and had deep flavors and was served on a bed of couscous. Overall, it was a good meal but not amazing.

We had the pleasure of dining at Aboyer 6/15/24. 8pm reservation, the place was hopping. Our server, Estefani, was top notch; the meal was perfectly paced. We were comfortable and relaxed throughout the entire experience. This upscale dining venue is very inviting and we hope to be able to visit every time we are in town.

GREAT TIME last night at Aboyer (Thurs. 5-23-2024)! The food was spectacularly delicious, fresh and flavorful, plus beautifully presented! Loved the escargot and goose foie gras appetizers; the rack of lamb and sausage entree; and the lemongrass cheesecake dessert!!! My friend loved her steak! The sides of puréed potatoes and green beans were fantastic too! Our server - Stephanie - was wonderfully accommodating, personable, knowledgeable and professional! Angel did a great job keeping our water glasses filled and table cleared of any unneeded dishes and glasses! We will definitely be back! Been dining here since the George Trois days in 2016/2017! Love the current interior design of the restaurant too-- so glad they got rid of that nauseating swirly wall mural that used to be in the main dining room!! Wonderful to have also seen my favorite, long-time Alfredo too! Hope co-owner Sergio is back soon!!! ******** I dined here on a FREEZING, sub-zero Sunday night on Valentine's Day! My friend and I were here for almost 4 hours and we ended up being the last ones in the restaurant! We obviously had a GREAT time!! For appetizers we shared the Artisan Cheese platter, while she herself had the scallops; I had the goose foie gras appetizer! For entrees, she had the filet of beef with foie gras; I had the Dover Sole with lobster sauce and Chinese black rice pilaf. For sides, we each had their ethereal, mind-blowing mashed potatoes (Pomme Purée) and haricot vert. For dessert, the kitchen made her a special customized apple crumble-like dessert with additional fruit which she absolutely LOVED, while I had the Cherry Panna Cotta. My favorite, long-time server Alfredo even served us a nice bottle of Aubry Champagne and brought out an awesome chocolate birthday plate for me (since I wasn't able to make it here for my birthday last month)! Overall, the entire meal and experience were beyond EXCELLENT--which is why we shut the place down that wickedly cold night!! I've dined here at least 5 or 6 times in 2020 and have had a WONDERFUL time each time with my friends! If you live in the 'burbs and don't want to make the long, arduous schlep to the city and risk getting carjacked and killed for top notch French cuisine--just dine here!! The fine staff at Aboyer will take good care of of you and treat you to fine North Shore hospitality! In fact, I'm planning on returning this coming weekend!!

I had the best "Steak Au Poivre" with creamy whipped potatoes and mushroom sauce. Great seafood & salmon appetizers and perfect wine. It was so delicious I ate the entire meal. I would definitely commute back from the city to the suburbs for this delicious food and dining experience!

This was our first time visiting the restaurant. First of all we will be back to try other dishes. We can’t say were blown away, however, it was very good. 1. Cheese board was enjoyable 2. Mussels sounded tastier on the menu and a little underwhelming when they came out not only a little cold but also pretty bland 3. Burger appeared plentiful even without bun. No sauces came with it. We were surprised for French restaurant not to offer any sauces for burger with so many ingredients. Overall quite lovely atmosphere on the patio. Service provided was extremely good. Deserts are fine but nothing to rave about. We enjoyed the chocolate mousse. The hazelnut tarte was too sweet. We also enjoyed the Pea soup.

beautiful space 5/5 Wild Scottish House Cured and Smoked Salmon $18 - Ginger-Honey Crème Fraiche, Potato Gateau, Warm, Toasted Brioche. Only the salmon was yummy. scallop (3/5) and lump crab cake (5/5) Prime, Top Sirloin, Steak Frites $39 - Chimichurri, Fresh Cut French Fries & Classic Béarnaise Sauce. Decent but too much fries? steak was 5/5 Aboyer Burger $26 -10 oz. Short Rib and Wagyu Griddled Crisp, Thai Pork Belly, Lacy Fried Egg, Caramelized Onions, Gruyere & Dijonnaise. Good burger (5/5) but served hot onto the bottom half of the bun so that was completely soggy. Evening's Selection of House Spun Ice Creams & Sorbets $12 (3 scoops) - only the grapefruit is fresh and light. the peach has too much dairy incorporated. the other flavor was horrible.

An extremely disappointing experience. Our family has celebrated mother's day at Aboyer quite regularly over the years (and I'm a fan of George Trois). But our service at the mother's day brunch this year was a horrendous disappointment - way below expectations for a restaurant of this caliber and especially price tag. 1. After receiving our round of cocktails, we waited more than 1 hour before our food arrived. Given that guests paid a deposit this year, there is no excuse for kitchen delays that long as demand was 100% predictable. When you charge a reservation deposit, there is an expectation of good service. 2. After 1 hour, I asked for baguette, which the server brought with the appetizers, defeating the whole purpose of the request. It is unacceptable to make guests wait an hour for any food (especially when drinks are on the table). 3. Before food arrived, two guests switched chairs. The server warned us this would confuse service staff and, sure enough, our table found itself exchanging incorrect appetizers and main courses. Really? When server already knows beforehand that 2 people changed seats, this cannot be communicated to staff? 4. Bottle of wine was finished by end of appetizer course. We asked to see wine list to order another bottle for main course. No-one ever brought it. After main course served, i was eventually able to flag down our server and ask once again. About 15 minutes later, the server brought the wine list when we were already halfway done. By that point, few people wanted more wine so 3 of us ordered by the glass. My glass did not arrive until after my plate was empty. No apology; no offer to comp the glass ... no nothing. 5. One guest ordered coffee which arrived cold (I can confirm). We requested another that never arrived. When bill arrived, we inquired about the coffee and the waiter brought another one, which was also cold. 6. I had left my credit card with waiter upon arrival and explained I wanted to pay discreetly and not to allow other guests to pay. Bill arrived without my card, so I had to request it. Waiter came back with my card and receipt only to start discussing the itemized expenses indiscreetly in front of all the guests (precisely what I had wanted to avoid). 7. When I arrived home, I realized the waiter had MASSIVELY under-charged. He had only billed drinks and 1 of the 7 meals. I immediately phoned the restaurant and, indeed, host confirmed the more than $500 billing error. After taking my credit card information, it was only when I jokingly pointed out they were lucky I'm honest that the host thanked me for calling. This is supposed to be a fine dining establishment. In the past, I have had some lovely dinners and brunches at Aboyer and its adjacent dining rooms. But this service was unacceptable. At these price points, there is a minimum expectation of service. At a minimum, an apology for the sub-part service would have been appropriate (e.g., manager apologizes to table). In other restaurants, I have been comped for considerably more benign service failures. VERY DISAPPOINTING AND VERY EXPENSIVE. When a restaurant charges a reservation deposit, they cannot argue that they were unprepared for all the customers. I will add one positive though ... my pea soup was absolutely delicious.

I've heard nothing but absolutely incredible things about Aboyer, so naturally when we were looking at restaurants to visit for during restaurant week it was a no brainer to visit. Upon arrival, the parking situation is street parking but there are a few parking lots around for you to park in. Once we walked into the restaurant, we were greeted by Sergio with a friendly smile and he showed us to our table. At the table, we were offered sparkling or still water. Our friends opted for sparkling while my husband and I had still. We decided we were not drinking with dinner and wanted to enjoy the incredible food as it comes to fully appreciate all of the flavors. The water service was a bit slow considering how small the cups are, we sat with empty cups for quite a bit before we asked our waiter to just leave the bottle (mainly because we were just drinking water for the evening). While we waited for our food, we took the time to appreciate the ambiance of the restaurant. As the evening went on, the restaurant was bustling with more folks eagerly waiting for their table for dinner. Folks were able to mingle at the bar and grabbed drinks while they waited. To start, we decided to get cheesey bread (I'm so sorry for not remembering what they were called on the menu!) but they were incredible. Each bite was warm, and the filling was just enough to make it not overpowering, but super flavorful. We also got bread service with was an assortment of breads with butter and an olive tapenade. My first course was the Potato Perigord Truffle Soup. When I tell yoat i u, if I died downing in this soup, I'd be dying happily. The soup was light and the truffle flavor did not overpower the soup. For our entrees, my husband got the salmon and I got the steak frites. We decided to get both to share. The sirloin came with a chimmichuri sauce and a bearnaise sauce over a bed of french fries. The sirloin was cooked to perfection, even without the sauces the steak was enjoyable and with the sauces it made for a more flavorful bite. The fries were crispy, I had to get myself to stop eating them otherwise I would've been full just on fries. The salmon was prepared au poivre, meaning peppercorn crusted. While I'm not a huge fan of peppercorn, the salmon was delish! It was cooked beautifully, where it's not too dry or too flakey. It was served on a bed of potato puree and haricot vert. As if we weren't full yet, we had dessert. For dessert, I had the Chocolate Souffle. The waiter poured warmed milk (?) over the souffle. Each bite was warm, chocolately and truly what I needed to finish up my meal. The pictures and videos did not do our experience justice. We can't wait to come back and experience one of the George Trois dinners with Chef Michael sometime soon!

Party of 5 out for dinner Started out with excellent craft cocktails that were delicious, then ordered a few appetizers for the table that were so good we ordered a 2nd plate of mussels. Then moved onto the entrees 1 Lamb Ragout 2 steak frites and 2 steak Au Poivre all the steaks were amazing never thought that you could make Hanger steak so tender and of course the sauce's are Fantastic here due to the fact that you have an actual master chef of many years and the best part is $39 you can't beat it unless you go to a steakhouse to spend $80 per steak. Ended with 2 dessert orders due to the fact that we were all stuffed. Bottom line great place Fantastic food.

My husband and i booked last minute reservations here for restaurant week. It's a small little French restaurant and it was thoroughly packed. When you walk in they offer you coat check which is really nice so you don't have to worry about it in this tight little space. We got seated but then it took THIRTY minutes to get water. There were people behind us that got seated after us and water and their food orders taken before we even got service. The food was good. My husband got the escargot and I got the potato soup as our appetizers. I loved the soup especially because it was so cold outside and it just warms you up. We both got the steak which was very tender. I got the chocolate soufflé which I wasn't crazy about. Overall if the service we got was better I would come back but I don't think it was fair how we were treated.

Outstanding food, fabulous service, friendly staff. The vibe is lively, but not conversation challenged. This place shouldn't be missed.

I came here for their cigar dinner with Up Down Cigar and it was a blast! There's very few places where you can enjoy a leisurely cigar while imbibing on wine and cocktails and have food that is a gustatory experience. I had no idea what to expect but for $125 per person, we got 3 cigars and a multi-course menu. As usual, the food is incredible and Chef Michael always hits a home run when it comes to flavors. Combining the food with a good cigar elevates the experience to a whole new level. I think I might be hooked on these cigar dinners and I'm already looking forward to the next one!

I dined solo at the bar of Aboyer last night (Friday 5/31) because of the soft shell crabs special entree they were serving that night!! It was absolutely DELICIOUS! I had it along with the goose foie gras appetizer, a truffled corn soup, and sides of asparagus and the heavenly, creamy whipped potatoes (pomme puree)! The whole meal was spectacularly fresh, flavorful and beautifully presented! Danny the bartender did a great job serving me (as did his other team members, who efficiently and promptly served each part of my meal plus cleared away any unneeded dishes and ensured my water glass was always full)! Danny also served me an awesome gin and elderflower-infused pear cocktail called the Oh Pear, which gave me the most awesome heartwarming relaxing buzz the whole night! So glad I'm on Aboyer's email list so I can catch those specials --they never disappoint!!! I will be back!!!

We haven't been here in a while - since before it was split into Aboyer and Silencieux (which is no longer) and we were pleased that the dining room was larger, and one open space instead of cut into two. Our server seemed a little off that night, not sure if she is always condescending, was in a bad mood for other reasons, or irritated that two of the four of us arrived 15 minutes late. Whatever the reason was her style was a little less than nice and exuded irritation. We had drinks which are priced in the Winnetka stratosphere ($$) and my French 75 was almost warm but I dared not return it fir fear of her reaction. We had the starter of eight little stuffed gruyere gougeres for $10 which are delicious and we knew these from past wine dinners. Highly recommend those. Three of the four ordered the beet salad and although quite pretty it was really lacking dressing and we had to order balsamic vinegar and oil to amp up the flavor. My Lyonnaise salad was disappointing compared to all other restaurants preparations I've had. It lacked punch, was somewhat dry in terms of dressing, although the egg was perfectly cooked. Unfortunately overall it really seemed to lack the flavor that is typical of this type of salad. It was bland. Salt and pepper didn't help much. The sirloin steak with fries was seasoned well, and fairly tender. The fries were lukewarm at best and we did not complain about those either. The special of the day soft-shell crab with a stuffed zucchini flower was tasty, and fresh. My salmon was absolutely perfectly cooked - a nice crispy sear on top and meltingly tender inside with a perfect amount of seasoning. It needed a little more of the mustard sauce which was delicious, however I figured why be a pig and also why irritate the server asking for more! It was hands down the best dish on the table. Three of our party really wanted dessert so they made the mistake of ordering two of the same thing - the chocolate hazelnut cake. They were the last 2 pieces we were told. One was poorly cut, both had an overly gelatinous chocolate layer and were underwhelming. The chocolate hazelnut cream did taste good, but the cake also seemed a little dry. All in all it was an off night for the server. We will go back when we see the lamb shank on one of the weeknight specials.

We were back again this week, treated to an early birthday celebration (for my love) by our good friends. It was a relatively quiet Wednesday evening, which worked well for us. It gave me a chance to chat with Sergio, who has been an integral part of many of our visits to Chef Michael's establishments through the years, starting at Les Deux Gros. It was so good to see him again Everything was excellent. I could not resist ordering the chicken again even though I had just had it on a recent visit. My husband was happy with his choices and we couldn't believe how fast three hours could go by.

Since the pandemic receded and restaurants reopened, we've become regulars at Aboyer and could not be happier. I would say Aboyer is one of the best French bistros in the Chicagoland area, and quite reasonably priced as well. Some of our favorite starters are the chicken liver mousse, the escargot, the bread service, and whatever the soup of the day is. For entrees, in the fall if they are serving venison, you must get it - roast venison saddle in huckleberry sauce, a chestnut puree, and sweet potatoes gratin, it is venison in its finest form, the best I've ever had. Order it rare. Other winners are their roast duck, and the steak frites. Many times they will have halibut or dover sole, so get on their email list for specials. The wine list is not extensive but very high quality, with some excellent Rhone selections. Excellent cocktails, a beautiful dining room, and friendly relaxed service. What's not to like? If you live in the City on the north side, and have quick access to the Kennedy/Edens, a trip to Aboyer can be as short as 20 minutes - often faster than going downtown. Don't delay, visit today!

We celebrated a special occasion here. Inside it's not super fancy but it is a very nice place to dine. No need to dress up here. Depending on what the dish is, the portion can be small. I ordered the Aboyer burger for my main entree and there was a lot of food. The burger was exceptional, juicy, and well seasoned. The appetizers and desserts are also worth getting. Presentations look immaculate and the taste makes you crave for more. Price wise, it's along the lines of $$$. Yelp puts it as $$ but it's definitely not that. It's always good to make a reservation. Service was great. Overall 4.5.

Food was very well prepared and it was perfectly presented and prepared I had the nicoise salad which was delicious and perfectly dressed. Also has the sweet corn soup which was very good and tasty. The halibut was the special this evening and it was outstanding. Overall service is outstanding and the atmosphere was very quaint Music was a touch loud but really liked the place and will be back

Super friendly staff, great ambience with very comfortable indoor and outdoor seating. The food was delicious. And don't skip dessert! If you like French bistros, highly recommend.

I love Chef Michael's specials. Tonight's was hot honey fried chicken with a side of mac n cheese in a French onion soup. The latter is a bit deceptive in that it was gourmet mac n cheese ala penne. Yum-mo! Doesn't sound very French who cares? It was fab. The chicken was fried 2x and had a gooey sweet sauce with a bit of a tang. We were given 2 napkins: sorry about the mess. I looked around and all 5 tables on the "booth"wall had the chicken and you could hear raves reverberating up and down the banquet. One woman said it was the best meal she's had at Aboyer. (Stick around, sister. Michael continues to outdo himself. ) Never had a bad meal here. Never disappoints. Burp.

Is there a Real-Deal french brasserie in Winnetka, IL? You bet there is! This is about as French a restaurant as there is in the Saint Germain des Pres district of Paris. The feel, smell, decor, menu, all just "spells" Paris. Us three souls wanted a nice Sunday Brunch. Our friend who lives in Winnetka suggested Aboyer and we jumped at having this brunch. This fashionable (yet cute) restaurant is tucked away off of a main street that makes you feel secluded. This seclusion makes this meal quiet and almost zen. I liked the calmness of what was going on here. My choice for this feast was their loaded cheeseburger which was short-rib and wagyu beef, Thai braised port belly, caramelized onion, a fried egg and Gruyere cheese then topped with a beautiful dijonnaise condiment that had this sandwich soar. It came with some excellent French fries. My wife had their Classic Eggs Benedict that came with a toasted brioche, grilled asparagus, black forest ham with a savory truffle hollandaise sauce. She loved her food. Our friend got the Bistro Omelette that had bacon, toasted brioche, potato gateau and preserved tomatoes. Everything we had was very good. Living in the heart of this city (The Gold Coast) I really like the action this area produces. But , sometimes (just sometimes mind you) I really like a "Chill" meal like the one I had at Aboyer. It puts everything in perspective.

Definitely overpriced for quality and portions. I understand this is an upscale French style restaurant but I'd expect better. The bread board is nice and I loved the sun-dried tomato tapenade. The beet salad was just so-so but not bad. The escargot was the best dish of the night. It is 8 snails already removed from the shells in a small dish covered in plenty of oil and garlic. The brioche puff on top didn't add any flavor. By far my least favorite (or maybe tied with the dessert) was the gateau of crab. It is a crab cake with a seared scallop on top. The scallop was excellent but something was really oddly flavored in the crab cake. Plenty of crab meat but something about it tasted almost like crab that had gone bad. I didn't get sick so I presume it was safe but think "bad seafood" flavor. For dessert I tried two of the unique sounding flavors- banana rum and saffron passion fruit. They literally both tasted like ice aka nothing. Service was good and attentive.

Food is delicious and service is outstanding! Went for Father's Day dinner and everying we tried was excellent!

Small intimate restaurant with delicious food. We had little balls stuffed with cheese. The corn and truffle soup was delicious. I ordered the chicken stuffed with Boursin cheese. It came with delicious sauce with morel mushrooms and gnocchi. My husband had the peppered salmon with creamy mashed potatoes and haricot verde. We shared a crème brûlée. Staff is attentive and accommodating. We will be back!

Two of us had a knockout dinner last night, starting with special cocktails, followed by lovely Tuna/Salmon Tartare with Rosemary/Olive toast and Scallop over Crab Cake, followed by Roasted Butternut Soup and Lyonnaise salad, and finishing with Lamb Shank, and Argentinian style steak!! We were much too full for dessert!! We were welcomed as soon as we arrived and our server Nick was fantastic, with great descriptions of the dishes, answering all questions. The restaurant was filled up last night but the conversations did not intrude on us. It was bustling but still allowed great ambiance! Chef Michael stopped by to say hello and check in with other guests. Can't wait to return!!

Last weekend we enjoyed a relaxed and delightful dinner at Aboyer. The food, service, venue and sound track are lovely. Prices are very reasonable for the high quality experience. We highly recommend Aboyer.

While Chicago's city venue may boast some of the nation's finest restaurants, I find that the suburbs offer hidden gems that shine as bright... or brighter. One such place is Aboyer. It's an absolutely A++ experience all the way through. For many years, I was a Gabe Viti fan. Gabriel's was my jam and later on I came to enjoy Miramar. One of the reasons was that Gabe was present. Michael Lachowicz is all over this place. The fact that he is an extraordinary Chef would be enough for most restaurants, but I think that's simply where the Aboyer experience begins. Michael gets it. He has an acute awareness of hospitality. And, he and his team create the full experience. The ambiance is warm and sanguine. The staff move with haste and their eyes are always focused up (how much do you hate it when you're trying to get someone's attention and they are looking down as they move away?). I can say with total certitude that every meal I've had there... every dish I've tasted... has exceeded expectations by a mile. Their wine pairings are solid and I'd recommend taking their sommelier's reco every time. I've come to feel part of the Aboyer community. In fact, one of my favorite things is attending Michael's Cigar Events. 3-4 times over the summer, we join Michael on the patio for an elevated evening of cigars and first-class food. I know that's not for everyone, but it's a hell of an event. In fact, there was an Aboyer cigar event where I was introduced to a Tomahawk Bison that has left a permanent mark on my palate. Anyway, if you're not up for a commute to the city and want to have a great, great gasro-experience... hit up Aboyer. One final coda to this review. I have to admit that I have yet to try Michael's limited-seating, upscale George Trios. But, my friends tell me that it is truly incredible. I will get there soon.

Very few suburban restaurants are in this category. I dined here on two occasions and the dishes were simply done right, in fact exactly as described, and were characterized by their attention to detail while maintaining a balance of flavors. Having lived in Washington and California, I noticed that only the best handful of restaurants outside the major cities care enough to do this on a consistent basis.

To call this a "Memorable meal" doesn't do justice to how incredibly sensational the culinary experience is at this restaurant. Don't let the casual bistro/brasserie ambiance deceive you, the chef skills and cuisine will rival any high end restaurant anywhere. The sweet corn and truffle soup was mind blowing. I'm in the food manufacturing business, probably manufacture 3+ million burgers a day around the world and sample high end, innovative burger builds all over the world. Their burger was without a doubt one of the tastiest and best I've eaten anywhere. Friendly attentive staff rounded out an exceptional evening! I'm a fan.

We were greeted, seated and watered immediately. We were delivered an amuse bouche - a delicious cheese with Gruyère and 2 other cheeses. We split the beautiful salad with pears , goat cheese and the mustard vinaigrette. Loved. Omitted the olives because we were nervous about that addition . Both ordered the steak frites- med rare. One with chimmichirri- one au poivre. Both sauces were"mildly" flavored. The chimichirri was notably under seasoned with any....seasoning. Like garlic or salt, or flavor. Both steaks, were under seasoned with salt - in my opinion . Like way under. Chimichirri talked like nothing? Fries were good but I'm not a fan of the plating because the fries in the bottom are pretty soggy quickly. Idk maybe that's traditional? I like a crispy fry. The doneness in the steaks - both med rare. One was under one was over. Same steaks same thickness, inconsistent. Ended the meal with really good chocolate soufflé. The server made me laugh when he "explained" to us ( didn't ask) - "would you like crème Anglaise? It's like vanilla ice cream". Like the assumption there- I'm not sure about the sophistication level of the common patron here. I guess people can ask BEFORE you dumb it down for them. A bit Insulting, to be honest. It was fine?I would go again.

Fantastic dinner at Aboyer for our anniversary. We sat on the patio as the sun was setting and stayed for almost 3 hours. Spirited Jazz music played on speakers. Caesar and the other servers were attentive and described everything well with a smile. The food was fantastic. We enjoyed the English green pea soup, Crab Gateau, lamb shank with couscous, halibut with morels and spring vegetables and of course finished with the chocolate soufflé. They gave us some Prosecco for our anniversary and some gougers at the beginning that were delish. No pictures because we couldn't delay eating and ate almost every last morsel. Seems like regular customers were there as the chef came out to say hello to a few people and the servers knew many. Staff has been there a long time which shows in their service. This is a great place for a special meal or an weekday meal- so glad we tried!

Party of 4 during North Shore Restaurant Month - February 2024. First, I was surprised waiter omitted the special menu for North Shore Restaurant Month when they handed us the food menu. Had to ask for the special menu. Felt cheap when the waiter apologized with the comment, "sorry most customers don't ask for it". Secondly, I was shocked this very nice fine dinning establishment stated on their regular menu an extra 3.5% charge will be added to your bill if you use a credit card. Seriously... who carries $400 cash to a fine dinning establishment. Credit card processing fees are between 1.5% to 3.5%. Interesting they sided with the highest percentage. Does Aboyer really want to become a cash business? Either suck it up as part of your business or increase the food prices to account for it. Tired of restaurant passing these charges. Credit Cards make their business so much easier to manage. Never mind, customers purchase more without worrying if they brought more cash. Very tacky!

Very disappointed. Very limited menu We came for french taste dinner ... Nothing even near to be . The was No french onion soup . Escargot wish to be at least better... No dish with duck ... Taste like from Walmart fish fillet... My stars only for very nice and friendly people and service. Do not recommend

Aboyer is a hidden gem and also a French restaurant that never fails to impress. From the moment you step inside, you are transported to a world of elegance and sophistication. With its intimate ambiance and impeccable service, Aboyer is a dining experience that will leave you utterly captivated. Now, let's talk about the star of the show--the food. Aboyer's menu is a culinary masterpiece, offering a delightful array of French delicacies. One of their standout dishes is the Coq au Vin. This traditional French braised chicken in red wine is a true work of art. The tender chicken, infused with rich flavors, is a symphony for the taste buds. Another must-try at Aboyer is their Escargots de Bourgogne. Served in a garlic and herb butter, these snails are a decadent treat that showcases the chef's mastery in French cuisine. Each bite is a burst of flavor that transports you straight to the streets of Paris. For seafood lovers, their Bouillabaisse is a culinary delight. This traditional Provençal fish stew is brimming with an assortment of fresh fish and shellfish, simmered in a flavorful broth. The combination of delicate seafood and aromatic spices creates a truly unforgettable dish. Lastly, let's not forget about their heavenly desserts. The Crème Brûlée is a classic choice that never disappoints. The velvety smooth custard topped with a perfectly caramelized sugar crust is a divine indulgence that will satisfy any sweet tooth. Aboyer is a restaurant that truly embraces the essence of French cuisine. With its charming ambiance and a menu that celebrates the finest flavors, it is a culinary experience that shouldn't be missed. Whether you're celebrating a special occasion or simply seeking an exquisite meal, Aboyer is the perfect destination for a memorable dining experience.

First visit here last night for dinner. Loved the outdoor patio which also works as fall approaches as well. They have ceiling heaters installed as well. This build out is well done in their parking lot. My husband really enjoyed the charcuterie board which featured a duck pate, grilled toasts, liver mousse, cured meats & pickled vegetables. We shared the lyonnaise salad which was traditional with frisée, mustard vinaigrette & bacon lardons topped with an egg My husband had the swordfish special which was absolutely delish. And my hangar steak did not disappoint. Those fries are something else. Service was impeccable. SIL be definite be returning. Victor our waiter was amazing.

Classic case of me needing to manage my expectations. With this being the casual version of the tasting menu of George Trois, which is adjacent to Aboyer, I expected to be wowed & honestly I wasn't. The place is good but I drove 45 minutes here & spent $100 all by my lonesome. The maple truffle old fashioned was way too sweet. The black mission fig Manhattan lacked flavor. For an entree I got the "Filet de Lotte Rôti" which had a pretty good sauce that was delicate yet enjoyable. My dessert was crème brûlée & it too was fine, nothing mind blowing. I used this a precursor to judge if I'd be dining at the tasting menu & because of my experience at Aboyer I think I'll pass. The tasting menu is $85 More than what I spent per person & at almost $400 I'd need to be truly floored. Service was out of this world tbh. I was shown the tasting menu room & although a new item & not readily available as of yet they accommodated my request for the fig Manhattan.

We have been here twice in the last few months. Once, we went to eat outside. The next was more recently. We went with another couple to take part in their lobster on saffron risotto special. When hubby and I ate outside, it had just stormed. We were the only ones outside, but our waiter was great and attentive. Hubby and I especially loved the side of carrots. And my fish was cooked perfectly. When we saw the email ad for the lobster special, it was right up my sister's alley. It's the type of dish she loves. I was debating whether to get the special or their burger. I am dying to try the burger. I decided at the last minute to do the lobster special. It was $49 as opposed to $25 for the burger. While hindsight is 20/20, I wish I had gotten the burger. The lobster on the risotto was delicious, but the risotto was slightly undercooked to my taste. The service here is excellent. We had a young man bring our food, and he was so knowledgeable and enthusiastic! I would come here again, but for my taste, I will get a burger, or one of their fish dishes.

The explanation we received from the manager for the terrible service and mediocre food was that the restaurant was overbooked by 50 people, resulting in the poor service we received. While I understand that mistakes happen, what truly disappointed me was the obnoxious and unapologetic attitude of the host. Although I didn't catch his name, it was clear that he was in charge. His unprofessional behavior was so off-putting that I will never dine at or recommend this place to anyone. It completely ruined our experience.

I was so pleasantly surprised by this restaurant. Having been to France last year and eating all their delicious food, this brought me right back to a restaurant near the original Chanel store. In fact, we liked it so much we came back two days later! Everything is so delicious, there's such depth in their soups and sauces. You can't go wrong with anything on their menu.

I was very excited to come here for an anniversary dinner, but I was sadly disappointed. The service was ok; they didn't do anything for our anniversary or anything. We did get a lot of food. I got the non alcoholic tangerine dream because I'm pregnant, and that was a delicious drink. The best food we had was probably the bread service which comes from a bakery in Evanston. My husband , who is French, ironically ordered the quesadilla and cheeseburger. The quesadilla was just ok, especially for the price. The burger was very good, just very salty. I had the escargot and the quail. Both were just ok. We had the soufflé for dessert, and it was over cooked and burnt around the edges. This was also the second time they made the soufflé, because they didn't find it acceptable the first time. That night, I also got very sick, so I had to toss my leftovers.

Great find in the burbs. Was overly impressed w the entire meal. Had the crab cake which was 100% crab, no filler. We tried the salmon...was like buttah. The burger was off the charts and comes with fresh cut fries. Also tried a pasta dish with short rib, excellent. Service was superb. We will def be adding this to our rotation of restaurants.

If you're looking for a restaurant to host an event - look no further than Aboyer. My mom and sister hosted my baby shower there and Chef Michael and his incredible team made it the most wonderful memorable event ever. Our guests couldn't stop talking about how amazing the food and drinks were. The service was excellent and the space is gorgeous. 10/10 recommend Aboyer for delicious food and fun. Everyone had a great time and didn't wanna leave. Host your next party at Aboyer I promise you won't regret it!!

This restaurant is in the same building with George Trois, which is more an upscale restaurant. The foods here are very nice, and I think the atmosphere is quite casual, and so as the service. I gave 4 but will definitely come back to try other dishes in the future.

We went for a family dinner to celebrate a birthday. It was our first time there. The manager walked by and dropped off the check on the table while we were still ordering dessert and coffee. He didn't say anything to us but clearly they wanted us to leave. Ruined the dinner by making us feel unwelcome. There are plenty of other high quality restaurants in the North Shore in the surrounding villages.

Had an excellent dinning experience here last night! The food was phenomenal! My favorite appetizer was the crab with scallop and curry sauce. Loved the beet salad and cheese board. Can't forget to mention the bread board it was probably the best bread board I've ever ordered! Every entree that passed by looked amazing. I ordered the steak dish and loved every bite of it. The beef was a perfect medium rare, the sauce was amazing and the fries were out of this world! My husband had the lamb shank and couldn't have been happier! Can't wait to return and try the chicken dish!

SO WONDERFUL!!! I really wanted to check out the restaurants in Winnetka and this was at the top of my list. I absolutely loved it here!!! I enjoyed my birthday dinner and both the service and food were impeccable. Parking was easy to find at the restaurant is romantically lit and adhering to social distancing very well. Lovely, quiet ambiance. This is a perfect place for a nice date night or a fine location to just relax, de-stress, and and have a fine meal. I have been raving about this location to my friends and family ever since. A total gem!

Professionally managed by Chef/ Owner Michael, this restaurant always hits its mark. The food and ambiance are consistently maintained at a high level.

Was early for a reservation so we sat at the bar. The gin cocktail on their menu was excellent (2 of us each had two). Had our choice of the indoor dining room or the outside patio. The inside was crowded and felt tight, as "larger" people it felt as if it would be cramped. We chose outside which was beautiful! We were asked right away if we needed more drinks and they were brought out quickly. Our first course was the cheese platter which was excellent. There were 4 of us so I would say that we could have used a bigger piece of each cheese, cutting a little square in 4 was a really small taste, but, delicious. Next we had the caprese salad. The balsamic was fantastic and the cheese looked/tasted home made. Friends and the corn soup, it was creamy and rich and delicious with the right balance of truffle oil and a clear taste of popcorn. I had the stuffed hen, presentation was nice but it was cold and quite bland. Husband had the scallop which he enjoyed but said the crab cake was unremarkable and the curry sauce was good. Friends had the salmon which looked beautiful and they said was excellent. The homemade ice creams were "old", wierd texture and gooey and not good. The lemon tart was runny and really needed another 24 hours in the cooler. The chocolate souffle had good flavor, the peach cobbler looked dark and thrown together and was not great, the chocolate tarte was the winner. Service was excellent, every need was met with kindness and a smile. Staff was very knowledgeable about the menu. We never felt rushed and it didn't feel uppity.

Food was excellent we went during restaurant week! Which was great cause it was a way to try it out without having to pay a lot and without knowing if we would like it. The only thing is because it was busy they had to sit us out on a heated tent to wait but it was probably 15-20 mins and they basically served us our drinks and started taking our orders so when we got a table the food would be coming out shortly. The desserts so delicious and fresh and the cheese board

Very disappointing - overpriced, pretentious, food is mediocre at best. The only tasty dish was a crab cake appetizer. My husband ordered chicken liver mousse, there was a plate with salami sausage (!) and a tiny piece of chicken mousse. For entree I had white fish which was not really fresh, and my husband's steak was not impressive. Our waiter told us that entrees come without a side (not true), so, we ordered a serving of French fries, which were worse than the one you can get at McDonalds. Their previously delish soufflé was nothing special either. I buy frozen lava cakes online, and they taste very similar.

I live in Chicago but go up to the north shore to go to Aboyer every few months because it's one of my favorite restaurants. If lived closer, I think I would be having dinner at the bar every single week. The food is consistently fantastic - it's one of those places where you can't go wrong when ordering. The patio is so charming in the summer, and the restaurant is so warm and cozy year round.

The restaurant provides outstanding french bistro style food with great service and reasonable prices. In the warmer weather the outdoors patio is just a great place to have dinner. My experiences there have always be wonderful and it has encourage me to make many visits to enjoy the great food, lovely wine list and beverages and the outstanding wait staff. It's a not to miss place to dine well.

There is definitely love and attention to detail in every bite. Excellent French cuisine with a modern twist. Nice outdoor seating in addition to a lively interior.

Came here for the first time for Restaurant Week. Okay that's kind of a lie. We have dined at the former Restaurant Michael and the upper crust George Trois on multiple occasions. This was our first time at the newly transformed Aboyer. Unfortunately our table wasn't ready when we arrived even though we had a confirmed reservation. This is kind of a pet peeve of mine. We were asked to wait at the bar. The bartender made a full recovery by offering us glasses of sparkling wine. I think he knows the way to my heart and a five star review! For my restaurant week meal, I chose the Charcuterie plate, the Hanger steak with pomme frites and the chocolate cake for dessert. This was a great deal! There was tons of food! The Charcuterie was enough for two really. I did share a bit with hubby. Loved all the pates and the accompanying fig jam was everything! My hanger steak was cooked perfectly and fries too were delicious - no need for any ketchup here! The chocolate cake was a deep chocolate, rich and moist, just like it should be. So glad to see Chef Michael continue his reign over beautifully done French cuisine!

Food is great, service is great, cocktails are great. Portions are small given prices so a bit of a splurge, but we'll worth it for the chef and his creations!