Bar La Rue
Restaurant · West Town ·
French-American cuisine with floral decor, patio, and cocktails
French-American cuisine with floral decor, patio, and cocktails
"DineAmic Hospitality Group’s new flowery Fulton Market restaurant concept added brunch in September, offering diners the chance to pretend they’re in a French cafe by grabbing a seat in the all-season pergola for a ham and cheese galette or truffle mushroom scramble with gruyère fondue. Keep things light with an elderflower and mint spritz, or savor a bloody mary with a Szechuan chili rim. Make a reservation through OpenTable." - Sam Nelson
"Bar La Rue, off Fulton Market, serves French American fare and while it’s trying to avoid being a nominal sports bar, the space has TVs, displays that can discreetly disappear when they turn up the music late at night. There’s also an all-season pergola with HVAC for a unique experience." - Eater Staff
"Between its metallic wallpaper, green crystal chandeliers, and bounty of florals overhead, there’s nothing subdued about this French-leaning West Loop restaurant. Lean into the festive vibes and save some dough at happy hour with $2 oysters on the half shell and $9 glasses of French bubbles." - Lisa Shames
"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
"The team behind the recently opened La Serre decided that one flower-filled, French-themed spot in Fulton Market wasn’t enough. At Bar La Rue, you can eat steak frites, fondue, and “Bougie Tenders” with crème fraîche ranch and osetra caviar while sipping a strawberry spritz on the large patio." - john ringor, veda kilaru, nick allen
