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Help us make it rightIf a night of romance is on the docket or you are looking to make inroads with a new flame, consider this Wicker Park favoriteCafe Absinthe. Once you circle the building and enter from the alley, the low lit dining room and candlelit tables are perfect for intimate conversations. But the open kitchen and sleek decor help keep the atmosphere trendy and on the funky side. The menu is...
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Restaurant critics, neighborhood regulars, and first time visitors alwaysagree about Cafe Absinthe: The atmosphere is great, the food is superb,and the service is outstanding. The restaurant offers a casual atmospherethat is perfect for dining with friends, co-workers, and family members. Thecreative menu features a wide array of great selections, always made fromthe highest quality...
"Clever and tasty" seasonal American-French fare in an "intimate" setting is the draw of this longtime Bucktown bistro; if some complain the "close" seating is "not conversation-friendly", loyalists point instead to moderate tabs and say "well-meaning" staffers contribute to the overall "good vibe."
The entrance is off an alley behind the restaurant on North Avenue, though locals are well aware of this longstanding address. It’s the kind of go-to place that makes it hard to isolate recommendations --- the menu changes fairly often, but more often than not satisfies with what’s familiar enough: foie gras, rack of lamb and the like. When available, it’s always a safe bet to start with the...
The birth of Bucktown/Wicker Park's stylized dining scene is most credited to this global eatery crammed between neighborhood watering holes and crummy apartments at the Six Corners. While Caf� Absinthe's prices have always been on the high side, its servers appear to go out of their way to keep a low profile with diners. They're not the most attentive, but the food makes up for it,...
Candlelight flickers off exposed brick walls and muted curtains in this cozy, hip space. A well-dressed, established crowd buzzes at close tables while cooks work up a sweat in the open kitchen...
Pros
+ romanticgreat French fare
Cons
- service can be slow
My wife's Australian Rack of Lamb was excellent, as always. My Duck Breast was awful. Tough and Grisly. Very disappointing. This was our fourth visit and possibly the last.
My husband and I enjoyed a last minute NYE dinner The service was excellent as was the bar service. The food was good but not exceptional.
We've been here several times and it has always been hopping but this time it was rather quiet. They have changed the menu and, although the food was excellent, the menu is limited. Not a good selection of appetizers and need a few more selections for entrees. The wine list is limited, as well. Most of the tables filled up by 8 but they did not turn over. We were the last table to leave and had...
It was a great dinner in a romantic setting. However Wicker Park is booming and street parking is a nightmare. There is no valet parking. Get a ride there or take public transport. A good side of that choice is also the ability to have another if their excellent cocktails.
The food is absolutely amazing. I love the ambiance in the restaurant.
Cafe Absinthe can be found at W North Ave 1954. The following is offered: Restaurants: French. The entry is present with us since Sep 9, 2010 and was last updated on Nov 14, 2013. In Chicago there are 23 other Restaurants: French . An overview can be found here.
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What's everyone saying about Cafe Absinthe?
"Revealing another hidden gem!"
"Love this place! The decor was very cute and the food was so good!!!! Possibly the best salmon I have ever had. My friend had the lamb chops and they are so good!"
"This was an ideal dining experience and everything I was hoping it would be. Arnold says: I'll be back."
"Cafe Absinthe is one of those places that...
Since its opening in 1994, Cafe Absinthe has garnered critical acclaim for it's innovative French/ American cuisine, use of the finest ingredients , attention to detail, an extensive wine list, and attentive and knowlegeble staff make Cafe Absinthe a Bucktown/ Wicker Park treasure.
Café Absinthe is a place that dishes up American food. Expect to pay in the range of $20 to $30 per person.
Atmosphere: The place has an elegant décor
Details to Note: Smoking is permitted in smoking areas. There is valet parking available.
Ways to Pay: Cash, MasterCard, Visa, American Express and Diners Club
Know Before You Go: The address may be North Avenue, but the entrance is in the alley off Damen Avenue.
The Extras: The restaurant can accommodate private parties of up to 65 people.
The restaurant can accommodate private parties of up to 65 people.
The address may be North Avenue, but the entrance is in the alley off Damen Avenue.
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