Celebrated my husband’s 60th birthday there and it was outstanding. The ambience is like a bistro in France, food is delicious and cooked to perfection. Service by Colleen was warm and friendly. And the price was so affordable. The desserts were the best part with a birthday sampler on the house. We are going back over and again to this restaurant. A gem tucked away in the burbs of Chicago- way better than some French pretentious places in the city or lakeside suburbs.
Riku
This is my second time dining at this charming bistro. The atmosphere is effortlessly casual, yet the menu is thoughtfully designed to complement a good glass of wine. From indulgent oysters to rich river pâté, the appetizers set the perfect tone for a delightful meal.
The risotto is expertly prepared, and the salads are bursting with freshness. The skate steak delivers bold, deep flavors that pair wonderfully with a glass of red wine, while the ribeye—tender and perfectly enhanced by its sauce—was a standout. The special halibut dish is light yet generously portioned, making it truly satisfying.
To end on a sweet note, the passion fruit cheesecake strikes the right balance between tart and creamy, pairing seamlessly with coffee. And if you have a sweet tooth, you’ll find an enticing selection of desserts to explore.
William Bromley
Party of seven. Food was wonderful this Tuesday. Not for the jaded looking for the latest physical chemistry fusion. 14 month old was in her groove.
Chloe Chen
Everything was above our expectations
Alexei Marshakov
Very busy restaurant, very good food, very attentive and warm service
Anthony Shugaliy
Had a great experience dining here for a family birthday. Everyone enjoyed the appetizers, main courses, and deserts that we ordered. I had the Veal Chop special which was outstanding and cooked to perfection. Our server was very attentive and did a great job all evening. We will definitely be coming back here. This is a local gem to Lake Zurich!
Mark Woods
We've been coming here since they opened nearly 40 years ago. New owners, but the food is still terrific and so is the service. Love the monthly menus, the wine list, the fixed price dinners. One of our favorites.
HJ Adams
Hadn't been here in a while, and it was as good as ever. My wife and I had a terrific dinner for her birthday. Kelsey took great care of us. It seemed, though, that we disappointed (hopefully not offended) the manager/owner when my wife went against his recommendation for a wine to pair with the foie gras.
Mike Trombley
We had the steak tartar and oysters. They were good. We enjoyed sitting at the bar. The soup was ok and the pommes frites were ok. Service was good, I without recommend reservations on the weekend
Vitaly Milman
We are back again at our fave bistro 🍽️! Their menu is always a winner, never disappoints. I could eat here every night. Everything is so fresh and flavorful, plus the service is top-notch. Definitely try the pork belly appetizer if you go! #bistrolife #goodeats #foodie
Amazing food and selection. In a world where most small independently owned restaurants are being choked out by chain corporate entities, this place is a beacon of light.
312UAV
Simply fantastic, reservations are a good idea, but they do have a small bar as well. Nice atmosphere good service and the food is very good. I always start with and soup. This time it was mushroom and I have to say it was delicious. the escargot is next up and oh so good. The butter is truly European tasting oh so creamy flavor. The entree was also delicious, tender beef a cherry wine sauce? And a type of potato au gratin. Desert was a pecan torte. Sorry not up on my French cuisine names. But you get the idea. The cappuccino was perfect. The also have pomme frites. (French fries). So all my faves. Eat drink and enjoy!
Andrew Mokhur
Been here a few times in past three years. Always amazing service and delicious food.
jennyfan227
D & J Bistro is a wonderful fancy French restaurant with wonderful service and delicious dinner and drink options! I had a celebration for my 30th birthday!
Celebrated my husband’s 60th birthday there and it was outstanding. The ambience is like a bistro in France, food is delicious and cooked to perfection. Service by Colleen was warm and friendly. And the price was so affordable.
The desserts were the best part with a birthday sampler on the house. We are going back over and again to this restaurant. A gem tucked away in the burbs of Chicago- way better than some French pretentious places in the city or lakeside suburbs.
This is my second time dining at this charming bistro. The atmosphere is effortlessly casual, yet the menu is thoughtfully designed to complement a good glass of wine. From indulgent oysters to rich river pâté, the appetizers set the perfect tone for a delightful meal.
The risotto is expertly prepared, and the salads are bursting with freshness. The skate steak delivers bold, deep flavors that pair wonderfully with a glass of red wine, while the ribeye—tender and perfectly enhanced by its sauce—was a standout. The special halibut dish is light yet generously portioned, making it truly satisfying.
To end on a sweet note, the passion fruit cheesecake strikes the right balance between tart and creamy, pairing seamlessly with coffee. And if you have a sweet tooth, you’ll find an enticing selection of desserts to explore.
Party of seven. Food was wonderful this Tuesday. Not for the jaded looking for the latest physical chemistry fusion. 14 month old was in her groove.
Everything was above our expectations
Very busy restaurant, very good food, very attentive and warm service
Had a great experience dining here for a family birthday. Everyone enjoyed the appetizers, main courses, and deserts that we ordered. I had the Veal Chop special which was outstanding and cooked to perfection. Our server was very attentive and did a great job all evening. We will definitely be coming back here. This is a local gem to Lake Zurich!
We've been coming here since they opened nearly 40 years ago. New owners, but the food is still terrific and so is the service. Love the monthly menus, the wine list, the fixed price dinners. One of our favorites.
Hadn't been here in a while, and it was as good as ever. My wife and I had a terrific dinner for her birthday. Kelsey took great care of us. It seemed, though, that we disappointed (hopefully not offended) the manager/owner when my wife went against his recommendation for a wine to pair with the foie gras.
We had the steak tartar and oysters. They were good. We enjoyed sitting at the bar. The soup was ok and the pommes frites were ok. Service was good, I without recommend reservations on the weekend
We are back again at our fave bistro 🍽️! Their menu is always a winner, never disappoints. I could eat here every night. Everything is so fresh and flavorful, plus the service is top-notch. Definitely try the pork belly appetizer if you go! #bistrolife #goodeats #foodie
Restaurantji Recommends
Amazing food and selection. In a world where most small independently owned restaurants are being choked out by chain corporate entities, this place is a beacon of light.
Simply fantastic, reservations are a good idea, but they do have a small bar as well. Nice atmosphere good service and the food is very good. I always start with and soup. This time it was mushroom and I have to say it was delicious. the escargot is next up and oh so good. The butter is truly European tasting oh so creamy flavor. The entree was also delicious, tender beef a cherry wine sauce? And a type of potato au gratin. Desert was a pecan torte. Sorry not up on my French cuisine names. But you get the idea. The cappuccino was perfect. The also have pomme frites. (French fries). So all my faves. Eat drink and enjoy!
Been here a few times in past three years. Always amazing service and delicious food.
D & J Bistro is a wonderful fancy French restaurant with wonderful service and delicious dinner and drink options! I had a celebration for my 30th birthday!
Great dining experience
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