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Obelix Chicago Reviews from The Last Year
Great food, excellent service.
Food and service excellent, menu selection makes you want to order one of everything. Our server was very well informed.
I was so looking forward to this dining experience.
I love their sister restaurant. My friend had promised me beef Wellington for my birthday. I was overjoyed to learn Obelix had a Wellington meal for two. We waited weeks for our reservation. We arrived promptly at 5pm. The waitress explained the menu and the fact that the Wellington took 45 minutes, my friend a professional chef, immediately submitted our order (trusting the waitress to space the meal out appropriately). We then had drinks (which she delivered including the fruit fly). I immediately pointed it out to her and she clucked at me. Yuck. The drink was replaced without an apology. The bread, appetizer and salad arrived promptly (they were all delicious) then we waited and waited. Finally at 6:10 the Wellington arrived. The crust was soggy (had it soaked up the gravy) the meat was dry (too much time under the heat lamp), fries were cold, and they apparently were rationing the gravy. It was so disappointing bad and I could hardly eat it. They are better French restaurants in town. This is a real skip
Obélix was fantastic! white asparagus was very nice, the
Obélix was fantastic! white asparagus was very nice, the French onion soup was probably the best I've ever had, salade Lyonnaise was so good, the dorade, and the choucroute were all phenomenal. I'm french...this place is spot on. Highly recommended, the server was really sweet and attentive, and most importantly, didn't push us along. Timing of dishes (and we had a lot for 2 people) was unhurried. it was a great experience in every way, will definitely be back! Merci Obélix!
I was absolutely floored when I arrived to Obélix that
I was absolutely floored when I arrived to Obélix that afternoon; after a trip to Taqueria Chingon earlier that day, I was excited to try the Poilevey brothers new restaurant. By all accounts, it is a departure from the traditional Le Bouchon, which their family owned and is well reveered throughout Chicago but has trotted along a pretty well worn path. Obélix combines several different flavors while retaining a French based cuisine; it's this combination that sounds irrestible, like the foie gras taco and this incredible pastor hollandaise, rendered al pastor fat from the aforementioned taco joint they own. I parked my vehicle nearby, payin the street parking, getting there at 4:40. I had spoke to Obélix staff just days before and was assured I didn't need a reservation and I could walk in especially during the opening hours. I couldn't make a resevration as I did not have my flight plans yet and had a meeting earlier that day; I figured walking in would be the best and most respectful way to approach. Fortunately, my flight was early, so early I would be able to try Taqueria Chingon earlier (as mentioned) and have a good amount of time before moving on to Obélix. As 5:00 approached, I walked from Mr. Beef (pictures only as it was closed but how could I resist a couple poses next to The Bear's location, eh?) and noticed the restaurant action of tables being prepared, wait staff bustling, and wine glasses being wiped... missing. I walked along Huron St baffled but made my way to the entrance and pulled at the door at 5:01. Closed. I yanked again, like maybe it was a test to see if I was formidable enough to have their 10-Day Dry-Aged Duck Breast w/ Mole Veracruz. I guess not. Closed. I pulled up my phone and sure enough, it was listed as open on Google, no Facebook, and on their very active Instagram there no mention of the place being closed, not a post or an IG story. I was confused as when I first noticed their Instaram page they had announced a half off all champagne for lunch; I checked every so often and it was an active page. Just now, April 5th, they reposted natalia.vehera's story of a fine meal she had. It looks good but I can't eat phone. I was pretty dissappointed as I flew in specifially to eat here on my way to eat at other places in Indianapolis and Cincinnati. Suddenly, the door opened. Not the main door, but a side door next to what looks like a garage entrance. An employee came out and said "Oh hi, we're closed." to which I responded "Oh, that's odd, I thought-" and was cut off with "Oh, it's a Super Bowl party, yea, sorry." The employee scurried away and closed the door behind them (I'm not gonna identify them, even with pronouns, b/c it's not about this person, even if the interaction left something to be desired). I was stunned. I'm not mad they had a Super Bowl party, hell, that sounds great, but surely this couldn't be a last minute thing, and even if so, there was no announcement on any of their social media accounts nor was I made aware of this when I called earlier. I was completely dissappointed, especially since I won't be able to come back in time to try them again. I'll probably be back at some point, and I'll most likely love it very much, but this experience really soured my expectations from the operations team at Obélix, especially for someone who flew in from Texas to try this venue.
Poor service, out of many menu items, menu description
Poor service, out of many menu items, menu description isn't the same as what is served, the strangest duck confit I've ever encountered. Very disappointed; would never go back.
I was really excited to come here for my anniversary but
I was really excited to come here for my anniversary but left feeling underwhelmed. I think a big part of it was one server who didn't really seem to want to be at work; wasn't around much; didn't acknowledge our special occasion; and didn't really provide much guidance on our ordering. The lamb rib was a seasoned well but a little too burnt, French onion soup was huge and delicious, probably the best value on the whole menu. The duck salad was tasty, though the duck was very similar to very salty corned beef in both taste and texture. The frites were very competent and the macaroni was huge and very decadent. It was way too much food and we brought home most of the duck, fried and macaroni. Wine was also excellent and my French 75 was prepared well. The butter that came with the bread was also amazing. If you are a person who spends +$60 on random meals through the week then this place would probably be more of a 4 star place but definitely not for special occasions: you'd be better served down the block at Indeane, where every meal is special, or any lettuce entertain you place in the city.
A great Monday lunch at Obelix
We've had dinner here several times and always loved it but this was our first visit for lunch. We shared some lovely east coast oysters and then both ordered from the prix fixe menu. The potato and leek soup was lovely, really lovely, as was the beet salad. My wife had the chicken roti and thoroughly enjoyed it, I had the quiche and it was fantastic, the best quiche I ever ate. We both had cheese for desert and all in all we thought the prix fixe meal was a bargain for $42. We dined on Monday and on Monday's it half off any champagne or sparkling wine, so we splurged and got a bottle of Billicart Salmon. The wait staff at Obelix is top notch, great service and very knowledgable but approachable. We had lunch here after seeing the Picasso show at the Art Institute and all in all, this was a wonderful way to spend a Monday.
good food
Super nice staff, very good food. Turbot, gougeres, mac & cheese, gem salad all good. The carrot dish is one of the best things I've ever had, anywhere. 4% "staff retention" charge is obnoxious; tired of paying restaurants' workers for them. Nice lighting. It's a bit cramped, chairs could be more comfortable.
If you have a young child, may as well find another
If you have a young child, may as well find another restaurant because Obelix is not accommodating and borderline discriminatory. Out of courtesy, I added a comment that our 7 month old son would be joining us (ideally in stroller, but could be flexible with his car seat too). The restaurant called, made a big deal out of the fact that we didn't book a reservation for "3", said they'd move our table, and then called back saying they were too busy (11:30a reservation) to keep the reservation. Only later option was after 1p. Stuck up restaurant and policy.
Very expensive and lots of Duck! Espresso martini and
Very expensive and lots of Duck! Espresso martini and filet were yummy. Place was small so be sure to snag a reservation
Wow what a place!! Super small, but cool place so make sure
Wow what a place!! Super small, but cool place so make sure you get reservations. Food is absolutely delicious and staff so friendly. We had a sampling menu so not sure if all these things are on the main menu but regardless, if these are amazing, they all are! My favorite was the Beef Wellington. When I tell you it was the most tender steak I've ever had, I'm lying. Beef Wellington is my all time favorite dish and while I wish it wasn't pre-cut, I can hardly complain. You can literally eat it with just a fork. It was that tender. The Ratatouille was amazing too. Sauces were on point and presentation amazing. The other highlight was the Paris Breast Desert was to die for. I'll be dreaming of it for a long time!
It's crazy to see how the reviews are mostly divided
It's crazy to see how the reviews are mostly divided between 5 star reviews and 1-2 star reviews. There are not a lot in between. We had reservations for dinner at 7:45 pm this past Saturday, it was packed when we got there. You can find street parking close by, this is a safe area. When we walked in, the group in front of us was still waiting on their table. Our reservation was delayed by about 5-10 mins. Just FYI, the tables are closed to each other so you can literally hear the conversations from both sides of you. We ordered a plethora of different items to try. We had stuffed gougeres, tete de cochon, foie gras and crispy rice, 10 day dry-aged duck breast, choucroute royale, and mille feuille. -stuffed gougeres 5 - this tasted like broccoli and cheddar soup but in a pastry form. It was very good. You get French cheese, parmesan sauce, and truffle. -complimentary bread and butter 1 - I found the bread pieces to be too hard. It would have been nicer if it was warm and soft. Instead it's like cutting into a rock. I took the leftover bread home, microwaved one piece, and it was good. -tete de cochon 5 - crispy pork head. Don't worry it doesn't really come out like a big pork head on the plate. It comes out to like a pulled pork form. When you receive the dish, grab a piece of perilla leaf. You're going to make a sandwich with it. You're going to put the crispy pork head meat, some of the banchan dishes, and plum glaze on top or bottom. -foie gras and crispy rice 5 - basically a sushi bite. Crispy rice has a good crunch. The seared foie gras otoro tuna melts in your mouth. You'll get that Japanese mustard after taste in your mouth. -10 day dry-aged duck breast 5 . Duck was prepared medium rare. Make sure you dip your meat in the sauce for added flavor. -choucroute royale 5 - $55 is still big enough to share between two people. You'll get wagyu pastrami, duck sausage, kielbasa, potatoes, and pieces of ham hock. You get homemade sauerkraut as well as condiments to pair with your meat. Worth getting. -mille feuille 5 - this is a caramelized puff pastry with coffee, caramel, banana, and cocoa nib. Beautiful presentation. The pastry is easy to cut with a spoon but still maintains a hardened texture to give you a soft crunch. Those bananas don't taste like regular bananas. They're more like a sweet snack. Dessert itself is a 5 but I was disappointed that it wasn't a free birthday treat. When I made the reservation, I put birthday for special occasions. Overall, I would rate this about a 4. Reasons being because the comp bread was hard and the dessert wasn't free. Usually, if it's your birthday, there would be a comp dessert.
I absolutely love Obelix.
I am addicted to their bread service and dedication to delicious food, presentation and variety of dishes. I highly recommend their steak tartare, escargot, duck lyonnaise salad and lobster omelette.
This place was excellent! Came here with another couple
This place was excellent! Came here with another couple for dinner after having it on our mutual lists of places to try. Food was excellent, service was attentive without being pushy or snobby and prices were very reasonable. Will definitely come back here for our French Fix!
It might be hard to snag a spot here but it's for good
It might be hard to snag a spot here but it's for good reason. Everything is delicious and the staff is friendly, attentive and helpful. The space is bright and airy and while some seating is a bit close, it's still very comfortable. I will definitely be back!!
Might be the best French restaurant in Chicagoland.
I love stuff wrapped in pastry and their stuffed stuff is delicious.
We can't get enough of the brunch at Obelix.
Give me Champagne, truffles, foie gras, & caviar all day, every day Their hospitality is wonderful and the dishes are always lights out. Chef Alex went out of his way to make our recent experience superb and we ate our way through the menu! The best part is if you go to Monday brunch, all of their champagne bottles are HALF OFF!
What a delightful place! Delicious food, amazing service-
What a delightful place! Delicious food, amazing service- who are well versed in the various types of food/drinks they serve.. For an unknown place that we haven't dined in at, I was beyond pleased! Special shout out to our waitress from Oklahoma!! Sorry we didn't catch her name, but she put the extra Star in that place!!
Excellent Modern French Cuisine
Fine dining with innovative executions of french classics. Lively, casual atmosphere. The focus is on the food. Well chosen list of wines, also by the glass.
Splurge, worth every dollar
This was a birthday dinner for my husband during our visit to Chicago which we selected based on a list of new hot restaurants. It was a great choice. The food was fabulous. The service was very attentive. The menu is a bit confusing, but our waitress was very helpful in helping us understand the offerings. Do be aware that some of the selections are two bites, so ask your server to guide you. The French onion soup was some of the best I’ve ever had, as was the scrumptious pate! Our entrées did not disappoint: The ratatouille was a surprise in its presentation and was a savory and hearty option. My husband enjoyed pork which he raved about. What French bistro meal would be complete without dessert? You won’t be disappointed! We opted for a selection of two bite desserts which were creative and the perfect end for our already satisfied appetite. The tables are closely packed, so do not expect social distancing in this environment. But go! You will be delighted with your decision.
Only brunch worth mentioning
I don’t know where to start. My first experience with this restaurant was for mere digestifs & dessert which was excellent to say the least as it was Sauternes & foie gras macarons. Now onto brunch where the place is honestly a monopoly in regards to brunch. I’ve been on several occasions & honestly each & every time my mind has been blown. The “crepe homard” is the best crepe dish I’ve ever tasted & ask the staff for a spoon because the “blanc” sauce shouldn’t go to waste. The “foie gras monte cristo” was decadent to say the least. Not to be outdone but I have to mention that the pistachio croissant is mind blowingly delicious & please trust the staff or bartender with pairings. A wine they suggested with the pistachio crossaint mimicked a rich jam this making it an elevated “pb&j”. Since my past visit I’m ready to crown Obelix the reason for discovering one of the greatest digestifs also. Get here quick. I’ve never had a bad dish, now pairing suggestion.
Disappointment
My husband and I live in Chicago and eat out often. He had read rave reviews of this place, so we went for our anniversary. We didn’t order oysters, or fois Gras. So the appetizers are limited. I had tempura battered squash blossom, which was delicious until it was combined with the very spicy harissa, poblano aioli. Crazy combination. We shared the whole Dover sole, a special of the day. We both understood that it came with sautéed broccoli rabe as a side, but no. It was only mediocre fish with a mildly lemon sauce.I can cook fish as well as this. The wine was good, the service satisfactory, but in all, a mediocre expensive meal.
Great Experience
Our First time at Obelix and great overall. We shared 3 appetizers, 1 main course and a desert. All of the food was well prepared, flavorful and distinctive. The service was fantastic and could not have been better. The only negative is the 4% staff retention fee which I am not a fan of. Increase the prices if need be instead. Will be back.
Very popular spot
Our visit on a weeknight found the relatively small, attractive space jammed with diners and the bar area was likewise crowded. Although we had a reservation we had to wait nearly 1/2 hour to be seated. Mostly standing at the bar area during our wait, we ordered cocktails. There were two overworked bartenders who were making drinks for seated diners and the packed bar area. As a result the cocktails were well proportioned but not mixed sufficiently. Our shared appetizer, escargot, was delicious as were everyone's entrees. Our server, Lauren, was terrific. The weak area of the operation is the bread/dessert offerings, The French bread is overly soft and mushy. Desserts were overly sweet and seemed poor quality. On our next visit we will finish with their ice cream offerings. The restaurant adds a 4% "staff retention" charge to the bills.
Feels like in a French Bistro
The décor is very much like a French bistro/brasserie with very few space between the table and large full bar. From the entrance you can see the open kitchen. Despite the kitsch giant wooden rooster at the entrance, the cuisine is modern. Service was efficient. A short menu that is a sign of quality. Great appetizers to share. Very French with a few exceptions. You need to leave room for desert.
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Any seller support?
Has anyone found a way to get a question answered? From what I can tell there is no way to get in touch with anyone that works at/for AT. Other than the occasional admin posting a consultation offer here and there they are non existent. A lot of people have the same issue I have where we cannot cash out earnings. I cannot get my warning medal removed even though I am under the threshold. Sad to say but seems like AT is holding up everyone’s funds currently. Very scary and makes me wonder….Please reply if you read this admins and can help. Tried every way possible to get in touch
Give the best answerWhat happens if someone changes or shows up for their reservation after I buy it?
As the title says. I bought a reservation but what’s to stop someone from just showing up for it anyway? I’m doing the name change service but it’s still under their email/phone, right?
Give the best answerBOT suggestions
Seems like its impossible now to grab anything with restaurents booked within seconds. Any good bot suggestions?
How long to get verified for payouts?
How long does it take to get verified for payouts? Submitted my info on Monday and still nothing
Give the best answerRestaurant Bought/Canceled Their Own Reservation
I accepted a bid for a popular restaurant in Los Angeles only to receive a phone call shortly thereafter informing me that the reservation had been canceled due to it being listed on AT. I of course need to subsequently cancel the reservation on AT but get this warning that my status will be negatively affected for doing so. I've reached out to customer support about this several times with no response, not sure what to do in this station. Hoping someone can advise.
Give the best answerWaiting on a transfer for tonight’s reservation
I’m waiting on a transfer request to be completed. But the reservation is for tonight. Can I still use the reservation if it’s not in my name.
Give the best answerPayout
I need to be paid for the two reservations I sold as a new user before I do more work to get and sell reservations only to not be paid. Can someone get back to me so I can get my funds. I don't understand the error message about the percentage. PLEASE HELP!
Give the best answerQuestion about postpaid listings for prepaid bookings
I have a prepaid reservation, but I'm allowed to transfer that reservation to others for a price that I set (up to the total price I paid).
For selling POSTPAID reservations, do I charge the buyer the full amount of the reservation when transferring? And then the buyer pays something on top of that (which is what is listed in the AppointmentTrader listing?)
Major Issue for Seller
My money is being held hostage! Can you please remove my refund medal as I am below the 11% threshold and should be able to withdraw my full daily amount now? I have been teying for a long time to get a reply on this. Major issue for people looking to do good/right like you ask and make positive sales. Being able to access earned revenue is critical and not getting any reply is very concerning for your sellers. Lot of other people having the same issue. Once below the threshold you should auto remove the warning medals.
Give the best answerHow does appointment trader work
Where can I learn more about how this works
Give the best answerWell through rate holding money for 180 days
Just wanted to put this out there as I find it quite weird. AT will hold money if your sell through rate is to low. I find this strange as you would think that sell through rate should reflect more on AT not marketing their site well enough to generate sales. It seems weird to punish sellers for listings not selling.
Give the best answerNo cares
Why is no one even looking at my reservations let alone send me a bud? They are top rest on weekends…any tips??
Give the best answerHow do I promote my first listing?
Any ideas on how to promote my first listing (reservation for tonight)?
Give the best answerHow can I access a buyer's bid listing?
I am trying to see if they would accept a smaller table size, how can I interact with the buyer?
Give the best answer4 Charles black listed me?
I had a bunch of resys and they cancelled them all and now when I get an alert and try to book it says the reservation is no longer available... has this happened to anyone else? Any recommendations on what to do?
Give the best answerPayouts
Anyone can help with payouts, support hasn’t been helpful at all. My funds cleared and I can only retrieve $50 usd a day with a $5 fee and a % per transaction. It would take so long and so much in fees. Thanks!
Give the best answerDoes support work ?
I am having a tough time contacting and elucidating a response from AT Support. I had a listing at 6pm, which was a mistake as the actual listing reservation was at 11pm. This got somehow approved by AT, and a customer bought this from me for 6pm. I want to cancel this listing and refund customer , but there is no way of doing this ! This is so frustrating and making me lose hope on AT. Can someone help me please?
Give the best answerDoes customer service exist!!!!?????
This app is horrible I bought a res it was listed as one day but the actual res on a different day. Have messaged support non stop no reply. There goes $200+ thanks appt trader! Such a scam
Give the best answerPayment for selling
How do I receive information if someone wants to buy my reservation? How do I get paid?
Give the best answerHow can we take our restaurant off your list?
Dear Appointmenttrader Team,
I am the spokesman of the Hofbräuhaus in Munich/Germany.
We don not want to be on your App, since Reservations in the Hofbräuhaus are free.
Please take us off this list!
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Banned from Resy for selling reservations- Do we have a rat on our hands???
I am new to this app and started off by selling a polo bar reservation and then quickly sold one more reservation. Not long after I received emails from Resy saying all my reservations are cancelled and I am being banned from Resy for life. How could this have possibly happened without a rat telling Resy that I sold the reservation. I need some advice on this situation and let’s catch the rat!
Give the best answerBid and Buy Instantly
I have a big ongoing and it also shows someone is working on my bid. Today I see there is a " Buy Instantly " option at my portfolio showing same price I've bid for a reservation. I'm a bit confused, since my money has already been deducted from my credit card for the bid, do I need to pay one more time for the Buy Instantly? If I choose Buy Instantly, can I cancel my bid ( while someone is working on it )? Thanks!
Give the best answerFirst Sale Help
Having hard time getting my first sale. Any advice? I just want to get the ball rolling! Thanks!
Give the best answerChanging restaurant opening times
I have a reservation for Kasama Chicago I listed but it’s not showing up because the listed opening hours are only until 3 or 4 pm. My reservation is for their dinner service at 5. Is there a way I can change the times myself?
Give the best answerI got charged twice for a single reservation
How long until I get a refund? Support has been slow, has anyone else experienced this?
I tried purchasing the reservation at $55 but it failed. Then I purchased it for $30 and it succeeded. However the $55 charge still went through on my card and posted