The Blanchard in Chicago

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  Chelsey Garland

  :: 11 May 2018 01:09:34

  I had really been looking forward to this dinner. I was on vacation with my mom in Chicago for a long weekend and The Blanchard was the last dinner we had and it certainly was a terrible close to an otherwise great vacation. I should have known when I walked into the restaurant and there was only one other table dining that I should have left right then. We ordered the tasting menu as well as the burrata and bread and butter to start. The butter may have been the only enjoyable thing during this dinner. After the buratta, the courses came out slow, especially for chilled items and an empty restaurant. The food was grossly over-salted and simply not good. We tried to move on to other courses and were instead given alternate courses that we neither asked for, nor wanted. After four courses (out of eight) and one unwanted extra course we asked to leave. We were given a bill with a pathetic discount. We then were approached by the manager and told that they were sorry for their slow service and that we didnt like the food and that "we must also have something else going on outside of here" and to take a free bottle of wine with us to make it better. We quickly paid, left the bottle and still talk about how disappointing that dinner was. I went back anf forth, and after a week I decided to e-mail the restaurant about my experience and dissatisfaction. I felt the service, quality, food, and fact that we requested to leave mid-meal warranted a bit more of a discount than what they gave. Its been a week since my email. Two weeks since the dinner. No response. At all. I hate to leave such a negative review, but the customer service, or lack thereof has shown to be matched to the food quality. Simply terrible.

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  Molly Murray

  :: 19 April 2018 00:33:02

  Food was imaginative, creative and delicious. I've never had fish so hot, I couldn't eat it right away. Decor is really nice as well, not sitting on top of people around you which is nice. Can't wait to sit outside this summer!

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  Andy Allsopp

  :: 12 March 2018 07:20:14

  Living a day's cycle ride from Paris, it seems odd that I'd travel 4000 miles to choose French Cuisine. But, I'm pleased to note that The Blanchard makes the trip worth while. I first came here to sample (then) executive chef Jason Paskewitz's amazing sous-vide creations, and had thought the menu unlikely to be improved upon. I am very glad to see that Ryan Burns has managed to maintain, and in some cases extend the offering. The ambience remains beautiful, the desserts deliciously tempting, and the menu successfully pairs the imaginative with the approachable.

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  D B

  :: 01 January 2018 20:36:36

  WOW the FOOD was AMAZING! I had the scallop for an appetizer - TO DIE FOR! I could have had 2 more as my meal! The next time I go I just might! My husband had the Petite Veggies for his appetizer. Very nice and flavorful. The He had the King Crab and I had the Lamb and Belly entrees. I mean, words cannot describe the quality of this amazing meal. The Drinks are reallyt something you don't see everywhere. The Moscow Mule was fun but the Elderflower gin cocktail is a MUST! Also the staff was unreal. Stephen and Shane were impeccable. A flawless meal with flawless service. THANK YOU!

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  Scott Rocush

  :: 21 December 2017 21:01:00

  Attended dinner with 2 other couples. All the food was delicious and well presented. The service was good but our waiter did not pour all of our sauterne we paid for. The bottle was 85.00 for a 375ml. I watched as the server poured most of the bottle but did not empty it which I believed he was reserving since he put it back in the bus area. When I asked to see the bottle he said he threw it away. I asked to see the bottle and watched as he walked to the bar and brought out a empty bottle. I got up and walked to the bus area and there was our bottle with a little remaining on the shelf. I worked in a nice restaurant when I was in college so I get having an after shift drink when someone leaves something behind but this was not the case.