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Harry currently ranks 10 french spots in Chicago, scoring 75–85 on the Harry Score. 3 carry critic or guide backing. Prices run $$ to $$$$.
French cooking is a bet placed entirely on technique, which is why Harry likes scoring it: there is nowhere to hide. The stock either took two days or it didn't. The beurre blanc either held or it split. He is not paying for the accent or the candle — he is paying for the sauce work.
Ranked by the Harry Score — a weighted blend of Google, Yelp, Tripadvisor, and critic mentions. No paid placements. No affiliate links.
Scores last recomputed
french
1529 N Wells St, Chicago
4.8 across 165 Google reviews; a sensible spend, nothing wasted here.
Caveat: One source so far (Google) — the score firms up as the others report in.
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Harry
85
Worth It
78
french
325 S Federal St, Chicago
4.7 across 396 Google reviews, and Yelp lands in the same place; priced about right for what you get.
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Harry
84
Worth It
78
mediterranean · french
307 N Green St, Chicago
4.8 across 1.3k Google reviews; priced about right for what you get.
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Harry
83
Worth It
77
french
909 Burlington Ave, Western Springs
4.7 across 173 Google reviews; fairly priced for what it is.
Caveat: Only Google has weighed in so far — a single source, so read the score as provisional.
$$
Harry
82
Worth It
77
chinese · asian-fusion
605 W 31st St, Chicago
4.1 across 333 Yelp reviews; modern eatery offering an Asian-influenced set menu. Bring-your-own beer & wine allowed.
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Harry
80
Worth It
76
american · fine-dining
2610 N Cannon Dr, Chicago
4.0 across 745 Yelp reviews; listed in the Michelin Guide.
Caveat: You're getting an experience. Whether you needed it is up to you.
$$$$
Harry
80
Worth It
72
french · american
700 N Sedgwick St, Chicago
4.5 across 731 Google reviews; praised by James Beard Foundation.
Caveat: You're getting an experience. Whether you needed it is up to you.
$$$
Harry
79
Worth It
73
steak-house · seafood
1012 N Western Ave, Chicago
4.6 across 870 Google reviews, and Yelp lands in the same place; classic chops plus German-leaning apps & sides in a sleek exposed-brick brasserie setting.
Caveat: You're getting an experience. Whether you needed it is up to you.
$$$
Harry
78
Worth It
73
american · brunch
1600 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago
4.5 across 748 Google reviews; cafe at The Robey hotel offering American fare for brunch & dinner, plus a cocktail….
Caveat: One source so far (Google) — the score firms up as the others report in.
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Harry
77
Worth It
74
steak-house · cocktail-bar
750 N State St, Chicago
4.4 across 291 Google reviews; praised by Travelers Choice (Tripadvisor Travelers Choice 2025).
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Harry
75
Worth It
73
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