Aboyer

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   Lewis

   Chicago

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined today

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Noisy as are most restaurants now but the food is super
   

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   Steven

   Chicago

   1 review

   vip
   4.0

   1 review

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 5

   The steak frites was tremendous, as were the appetizers. Cocktails and service was very poor.
   

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   David & Janet

   Chicago

   10 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   10 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Aboyer (previously Restaurant Michael) has been one of our favorite north shore spots to celebrate birthdays and anniversaries. My husband and I have been following Chef Michael all around the Chicago area for decades now, and although the amazing food has been the key reason, we have always been impressed by his professionally trained staff, who are friendly, knowledgeable and pay attention to details. On this visit, we were celebrating my birthday (2 months late) since we cancelled the first reservation when Covid hit us, and the aftereffects stayed around far too long. The evening here was well worth the wait! After stopping at the bar for a quick hello to Sergio and a Champagne (for me) and a Chardonnay we settled in to the cozy banquette for dinner. We ordered our standard starter, the delectable Gougères, a mainstay that we hope never goes away. I switched to a rich Aviary Napa Cabernet for the rest of the dinner. We were delighted to have Sergio Junior as our server! He obviously enjoys his job and is a real ambassador for the restaurant. We took his recommendations for our entrees, and both were fantastic! I never order pork, and rarely make it at home, except for a roast. The Peppercorn Crusted Berkshire Pork Rib Chop with Cognac Mushroom Sauce was by far the best pork I have ever had. Happy Birthday to me. My husband’s decadently delicious Aboyer Burger was an unexpected item for him to order here, except for how much he loved it. Thank you from both of us, SJ!!! Last night was well worth waiting for. ♥️♥️
   

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   Laurie

   Chicago

   5 reviews

   5.0

   5 reviews

   Dined 7 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We love everything about this restaurant. The food is incredible and the staff is the best ever!
   

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   Venanzio

   Houston

   10 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   10 reviews

   Dined 7 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We had a wonderful meal at Aboyer on a Saturday evening. The service was attentive and we will likely return.
   

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   Allen

   Chicago

   5 reviews

   5.0

   5 reviews

   Dined 7 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Aboyer is one of our favorite restaurants. We have been coming for years. Have never had a disappointment. New items have been added to the menu. The burger is probably the best in the city.
   

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   Yale

   Chicago

   11 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   11 reviews

   Dined on November 16, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 5

   Food was excellent as always. Dining room was louder and more vibrant than previous experiences but we liked that, especially for a Friday night. Our only complaint was waiting nearly 40min after our reservation time to be seated, while two other groups of 4 who arrived well after us were seated upon arrival. The host put together a couple tables to accommodate us because "we were in a hurry." We allowed 1:45 for our dinner before our event, hardly a tight window. We were only rushed b/c we were 40min late in being seated!
   

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   Christopher

   Chicago

   67 reviews

   5.0

   67 reviews

   Dined on November 16, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   The service provided by Alfredo, who served us 10 years ago when the room was Georges Trois restaurant, was excellent. The food was very good, though the fries should be a little crisper. We are looking forward to returning for their Christmas Eve dinner.
   

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   christopher

   Chicago

   193 reviews

   vip
   4.0

   193 reviews

   Dined on November 16, 2024

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 3

   Service was excellence. Food was solid, well prepared and tasty. It’s loud and tables are close so if you are good with that it’s a solid choice. If you want a quiet evening to talk with your dinner partner, this isn’t it.
   

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    Michael

    Chicago

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on November 15, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    It was a lovely evening not only with friends but at a wonderful restaurant with excellent food and great staff.
    

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