Mon Ami Gabi

Service is exceptional but the seating is a little tight between tables and not much leg room at the tables. Our was wobbly too so made things a bit more difficult when sharing plates. Other than that, we left happy and full!

For my birthday, we went out to get a nice steak dinner at Mon Ami Gabi. We started out with a scallop that really got the dinner off right. With a nice glass of wine, you really get the base set for a delicious steak. I got the steak frites. The real highlight is the frites. I’m not sure what they do to the fries but they’re probably the best fries I’ve ever had with a steak. And the best part is that they’re celiac-friendly. For dessert, we finished it off a chocolate mousse. Overall, it made for a magical birthday dinner.

Food was impeccable! I went for a restaurant week and ordered the escargo and pork chop. As cargo was beautifully tender with garlic and butter and herbs, ten out of ten recommend. The pork chop was seared to perfection and very juicy. Our server wasn't also incredibly kind and uplifting.l, making it a great experience. The only slight drawback was that we experienced 2 tables next to us that had young children and were disruptive, taking away from the dimly lit "french experience."

délicieux! Visited on a Friday without a reservation and waited ~45 minutes on a table for 3. You can grab drinks from the bar and enjoy them in the building lobby while you wait. Loved the spacious patio. Mon Ami Gabi is on a quiet street, making its patio setting unique for Chicagoland restaurants. Service was exceptional. Some of the best I’ve seen in a while. Tried the baguette, oysters, shrimp cocktail, frisée and lardon salad, and hangar steak. Every dish was a hit, especially the frisée and lardon, such a unique flavor combination. One of the best I’ve tried in a while, would recommend for plenty of occasions.

The space is very small and we sat extremely close to other patrons. Food was delish and we felt great afterwards despite all the bread and butter.