La Grande Boucherie

The story

Crafted with passion, served with love

A Belle Époque Setting in the Heart of River North

La Grande Boucherie occupies one of Chicago's most distinctive addresses — a Belle Époque building on N. Dearborn Street whose bones demanded something worthy of them. The result is a two-story French restaurant that honors the architecture while carving out a personality entirely its own.

The interior makes an immediate impression: custom curved stained-glass windows frame views of the bustling street below, mosaic marble floors run underfoot, and a racetrack bar — sourced directly from France — anchors the room. Authentic fixtures throughout reinforce the sense that the space was built to last, not decorated for effect.

Where Parisian Brasserie Meets Chicago Steakhouse

The concept threads a specific needle: the indulgence of a classic steakhouse woven together with the refined ease of a Parisian brasserie. Traditional French cuisine is the throughline, but it is inflected with the culinary heritage of River North, giving the menu a character that feels rooted in Chicago rather than imported wholesale from Paris.

That balance — convivial yet polished, bold yet considered — extends to the wine program, which has earned La Grande Boucherie a Wine Spectator Award of Excellence for 2025, a recognition that reflects the care taken in pairing French cuisine with a list worthy of the room.

Lunch, Dinner, and the View

The restaurant runs from midday through late evening across the week, with weekend brunch rounding out the schedule. Outdoor seating lets guests lean into the Chicago streetscape, while the two-story interior offers plenty of vantage points to take in the stained-glass light and the steady hum of one of the city's most active dining neighborhoods. Private events are catered for as well, making the space as versatile as it is striking.