Petit Pomeroy

Our first visit to Petit Pomeroy was absolutely outstanding, and we will definitely be back. The food was fantastic across the board. The tomato tarte was out of this world and an absolute must-order. The mussels were perfectly cooked, the frisée salad was spot-on, and the short rib bourguignon was rich, comforting, and executed flawlessly. To finish, the crème brûlée was another clear hit. Add to that a great cocktail program and a strong wine selection, and the menu truly shines. Service elevated the entire experience. Paige, the hostess, couldn’t have been more friendly, professional, or energetic—she set the tone immediately. Paul, our server, was extremely attentive, knowledgeable, and genuinely warm throughout the meal. From food to drinks to service, the entire experience was completely on point. Highly recommend for anyone looking for a memorable, high-quality dining experience.

I cannot begin to say enough incredible things about the team behind Petit Pomeroy. We had a reservation during prime time Saturday night, and unlike most restaurants, we were seated immediately without a wait. Our server, Blue, was prompt with greeting us, bringing our round of drinks, and explaining the menu. We started with a baguette, which, honestly, I could have just eaten five of for dinner. Hot out of the oven and incredibly delicious. We shared the steak frites with bordelaise and the steak diane. I’m typically of the opinion that I can buy a $25 steak and cook it at home better than most restaurants, but damn, the chef here has the touch. Both of our steaks were cooked to perfection, tender, and served with the most beautiful sauces I’ve had at a restaurant in ages. I almost wanted to take some of both sauces home as soup. We finished with the apple tart and ice cream. This thing was still crackling when you cut it. Somehow, drenched in caramel and ice cream, this tart was still flaky; pure magic. Blue was attentive, helpful, and personable. The staff we interacted with in between were also great. The atmosphere was perfect, cozy and refined, and the ideal volume for a pleasant table conversation. We cannot wait to be back for more.

The most fabulous French restaurant all over U.S. Visiting from CA and I was very surprised of how authentic the foods are. Literally it feels like I am in Paris. Highly recommend their escargots and onion soup. One of the best escargots I’ve ever tried including from Paris. The service was top of the line too. Very courteous and accommodating. Thank you for the great experience.

I visited Petit Pomeroy for a solo dinner in early July of this year. It was on my mind all summer and even now, I find myself wishing we had one on the East Coast. Chris was my server and he provided an excellent dining experience. He knew the menu, checked in at appropriate times, and was clearly very experienced in fine dining. His service alone would be enough for me to come back on my next trip to Chicago. Overall the food was delicious and I've listed details below. TUNA TARTARE NIÇOISE: Haricot Verts, Cured Egg Yolk, Potato Gaufrettes 10/10 - Texture pairing was PHENOMENAL. The crisps are sooo thin, they basically crunch and melt when you eat them. Sauces were delicious, scraped the plate. MACARONI AU GRATIN: 10/10 - Gruyere was excellent, the cheese pull was beautiful and every single bite had a rich slightly nutty flavor. Bœuf Bourguignon Braised Short Rib, Pommes Purées, Root Vegetables, Red Wine Jus 8.5/10 - Beautifully plated and cooked to perfection in terms of texture. The meat tasted slightly undersalted, jus felt a bit light on the tongue, and I would've liked more puree. LA BELLE COCKTAIL: Gin, Braulio, Cranberry Jam, Lime 10/10 - Sharp then sweet like sour patch candy. I was genuinely sad that I finished it so quickly. APPLE TARTE TARTIN Puff Pastry, Caramel Apples, French Vanilla Gelato 10/10 - Puff pastry layers were such a great match for the apples. The caramelized top reminded me of old school pineapple upside cake in the best way. Homemade gelato was very balanced and had a perfectly creamy texture. I could eat this every day, wow.

My family and I had such a wonderful dining experience! The French onion soup was easily one of the best I’ve ever tasted . It was rich, flavorful, and perfectly prepared. Our server, Blue, truly elevated the evening. He struck the perfect balance of being attentive without ever making us feel rushed, and he checked in just the right amount to make sure we were enjoying ourselves. His warm, thoughtful service really made the meal memorable.

French onion soup didn’t have a full bed of cheese melted on top. Most pictures have more cheese on top. Not sure why it was lacking cheese. Burger was solid but the I felt the caramelized onions were a bit overpowering the taste of the patties. Service was good and atmosphere was solid.

Such an amazing food experience! The restaurant was so cozy and calm. The waitress was super nice! Ordered the three course menu that was available from 4.30 pm to 5.30 pm. It was phenomenal! Highly recommended for your special date night and celebrations!

This is my favorite French restaurant in Chicago. The lobster risotto is spectacular with a deep seafood flavor, creamy texture and chunks of lobster in every bite. It’s divine. Everything we had from the steak tartare to the apple tart was on point and they made my birthday feel special.

Ballyhoo does it again! We love Denuccis, Old Pueblo and Gemini so wanted to try the newest city addition and it did not disappoint. The vibes are great and you do feel like you've been transported to Paris and the food is delicious... 1. Baguette - Straight out of the oven and delicious 2. Tomato Tarte- Both of our favorite dish of the night. Perfectly flaky, seasoned so well, perfect amount of salt. I will be dreaming of this appetizer. 3. Roasted Chicken- Very good, large! 4. My husband got the fish (I think it was black bass?) from the specials and very much enjoyed 5. Macaroni Gratin- Creamy and delicious 6. Apple tarte dessert with vanilla gelato , the perfect ending to dinner ! The only miss of the night was the "Le Petit" cocktail which I personally didn't enjoy at all, however the Bleu 75 was very refreshing and I'd order that again. Can't wait to come back- they also serve weekend lunch with a different menu!

Beautiful Food was delicious Service was ok , our waiter was also the bartender which I didn't like because his focus was not on us . Ambiance was nice

Petit Pomeroy is an absolute gem of a restaurant. The chicken was INCREDIBLE. It comes with thyme jus that you pour over the chicken and roasted duck fat potatoes. The jus skyrockets the dish to another level. Insanely delicious. The foie gras was divine. It was a special on the evening we dined. If it is available, order it because it's some of the best we ever had. Escargots à la Bourguignonne Pernod Butter is everything you could ever want from a French restaurant. The Lobster Risotto was a seafood lover's dream. It strikes the perfect balance between comfort food and elevated dining. The service was superb. The waitstaff is friendly, professional, knowledgeable and very thoughtful. Kindness is clearly valued at Petit Pomeroy. The ambiance is inviting, warm and lovely.

We didn't realize this cozy restaurant was on the second floor of what was Gemini Grill in the One Chicago building, which is currently closed for renovations. The restaurant is what you would expect and Monday night was half price on wine! The service was fantastic! We started with a half dozen of oysters and they were perfect. Monday is lobster risotto night so my wife ordered it. Very good! I like trout and their's was perfectly done. By the way, get the house baguette. This is a nice getaway for good food and atmosphere.

Food was decent. I wish they served some of the stuff they listed on their specials everyday instead of one day a week though. The escargots were in a pesto sauce which was good but it wasn't buttery and smooth enough to spread on the bread. The steak was medium with a nice char but ended up feeling more like well done. Fries were kinda like McDonald's but with a great dipping by sauce. I know they are new but their service is top tier! So helpful when it came to recommendations. Definitely got super busy by 7, and extremely loud inside. Kind of crowded seating which wasn't my favorite. Everyone seemed dressed business casual and above.

Very quant space. Small with a great vibe. Reservations are a must. Very limited bar seating. That being said, the staff is great. Extremely aware of their customers and noticed it was taking some time to get seated for our reservation and the manager came over to buy us a drink. We were seated about 15 min after our reservation. I missed out on the scallops but I got the burger and believe the hype. It's delicious! My boyfriend got the Cajun chicken and he cleaned the plate. We decided to try the desserts and got the vanilla crème brûlée and berry cobbler. Both were great. We live in the building so we will definitely be back. Looking forward to having delivery as an option soon

Great food and service. Highly recommend Anything on the menu is delicious! As good as the Winnetka location!

Petit pomeroy is located right above the Gemini grille located next to the Whole Foods. The restaurants ambiance is super cozy with plenty of seating and an area at the bar. The bar has a great view with windows overlooking the church on state street. I arrived on a Thursday evening and sat at the bar. Christiana provided exceptional hospitality and provided great recommendations on the menu. I ordered the steak frites medium rare (as suggested) and my friend ordered the lobster roll. Both were delicious. The steak was cooked to perfection and the sauce was the perfect pair. I really appreciated that Christiana offered to try her favorite wine pairing with the steak to add flavor. The lobster roll was PACKED with tons of lobster meat on a fresh buttery roll. I definitely plan to come back and dine here again.

Classic French bistro - fairly pricey but normal for the high-end location. Sat at bar and had the steak frites and onion soup.

I've dined here four times and every time the food and service have been outstanding! Enjoy sitting at the bar and looking outside at the beautiful buildings. Had the 1/2 chicken last night...cooked perfectly and tasted delicious.

We had a wonderful dining experience at Petit Pomeroy early on a Saturday evening. The ambience is very French, the dining room comfortable (and not too loud - like too many restaurants these days), and the is service extremely accommodating. We aware that the restaurant is located on the 2nd floor, so you have a staircase to negotiate to get to the place. (There is an elevator I presume.) Fresh French Baguette is offered (although $5.00) and is warm, crusty, and wonderful. (The days of free bread is fast disappearing in mot restaurants, sadly). The drinks were excellent. The French Onion Soup is wonderful. Our table had the Risotto, the Poulet Cajun, and the Lobster Roll. All were quite good. The Poulet and Lobster Roll came with Frites. While the frites were traditionally French, they were too salty - our entire table agreed on this point. The wine list was decent, but not intimidating. Our waitress, Shannon, was wonderful and very attentive. Water was refilled quickly, and plates cleared promptly. Although a bit expensive, we can easiy recommend.

Ohh! Ballyhoo has done it again. These are the people behind Gemini, Gemini Grill, DeNuccis and etc. The original Pomeroy is in Winnetka, which I haven't been to. I had Pommes Frites. The staff and service are magnifique.

Great French bistro upstairs in Gemini restaurant. Charming room with attentive staff, affordable wine list and bistro favorites. We split a few things and all were very good. Warm baguette with butter started us off, bottle of Côtes du Rhône, then a wonderful frisée aux lardons salad, Poulet Cajun, and finished it off with my fav, Tarte Tatin. I'll definitely be back, maybe sit at the bar & try their burger.

They made our anniversary so special! We had the steak, mussels, and mushrooms and everything was perfect. Can't wait to come back!

Wonderful restaurant. Staff, food and ambiance are excellent. Not foo foo, just some standards done really well.

Food was amazing ,service was amazing . Everyone was very attentive. So helpful in helping my friends celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary.

Petit Pomeroy has it all. Food was excellent. Ambience was to my taste lowkey and private even with close neighbors. Lighting was really nice. Best part: every single person on staff was super nice, friendly and helpful. They were all also funny. A good time was had by all!

Very overpriced for what you get and the quality of the food isn't even good for the price. I could barely finish the French Onion Soup, because it was just ok. The service is just alright. The servers will walk up to you every minute to ask if you need more water, or if you're enjoying everything, which gets extremely annoying after a very short while. The atmosphere isn't good at all. The music is terrible and loud, too many people staring at me making me feel uncomfortable and unwelcome. This place is extremely mediocre, it's just ok at best. Nothing to brag about, and will definitely never come back again. Overall experience is a 1/10

Amazing service, food, space. So excited to have another great Ballyhoo restaurant in the neighborhood. Best oysters and lobster roll I have ever had. Jordan Sutton, the GM is fabulous. And Brooke our server was also great. 10/10

Always a great place for dinner. Food really good, ambiance very nice, service pretty good.

This is an excellent restaurant and the only French restaurant in the north shore that holds its own with Chicago Bistros. Service is excellent. We've never had a less than delicious, well executed meal here. It's packed for a reason night after night in this food desert.

This new french bistro is a gem for the neighborhood. The bar service is excellent and drinks are great. The food was delicious and the portions were generous, except for the baguette. The service was excellent and attentive. Had the french onion soup and steak frites, both yummy, and really enjoyed the profiteroles for dessert. The menu is simple with bistro classics cook to perfection. Plan to come back many times.