Obélix
Michelin Plate · Star Wine List · James Beard Award Semi Finalist
Our verdict
Obélix is a French restaurant at 700 N Sedgwick Street in Chicago. Chef-owner Oliver Poilevey works with executive chef Sam Handwerger, executive sous chef Olivia Fitzgerald and pastry chef Courtney Kenyon.
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The menu
What to order
- Foie gras taco
- Beef Wellington
- Aged duck breast
- Steak tartare
Obélix is a French restaurant at 700 N Sedgwick Street in Chicago. The kitchen is led by chef-owner Oliver Poilevey and executive chef Sam Handwerger, with Olivia Fitzgerald as executive sous chef and Courtney Kenyon leading pastry across Obélix and Le Bouchon.
From bistro dishes to foie gras
The September 2026 dinner menu lists escargots, steak tartare, roast chicken, côte de boeuf and beef Wellington. It also has the Obélix Dog, a duck-and-foie-gras corn dog, and several other duck and foie gras preparations. The range gives the restaurant a recognizable French foundation with individual dishes that move beyond a strict bistro template.
Plan the meal
Obélix posts separate lunch, weekend brunch, dinner and dessert menus. Reservations open 30 days ahead through OpenTable, with large-party inquiries handled separately. Check the current menu close to your date because seasonal preparations change.
Cost Snapshot
Comparable venues nearby, for context on price, style, and recognition.
| Venue | Cuisine | Price | Awards | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ObélixThis venue (the venue you are viewing) | Modern French Bistro | $100–150 | Michelin Plate · Star Wine List | Not listed |
| Pompette | Seasonal French-Inspired Cafe | $30–50 | Michelin Bib Gourmand · Star Wine List | Bucktown, Seasonal French-Inspired Cafe |
| Brindille | Classic French Fine Dining | $200–300 | Michelin Plate | River North, Classic French Fine Dining |
| Valhalla | Global Fusion Tasting Menu | $150–200 | Michelin Plate · OpenTable Top 100 Restaurants | Wicker Park, Global Fusion Tasting Menu |
| Bavette’s Bar & Boeuf | Classic Steakhouse with French Flair | $100–150 | Michelin Plate · World's Best Steaks 50 Best #14 | River North, Classic Steakhouse with French Flair |
| Joe’s Seafood, Prime Steak & Stone Crab | Seafood, Prime Steak & Stone Crab | $100–150 | Star Wine List · Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence | River North, Seafood, Prime Steak & Stone Crab |
Recognition history
Dated appearances from independent guides and award organizations, with the underlying list record or original source where available.
Michelin Plate
Michelin
Star Wine List
Star Wine List
James Beard Award Semi Finalist
James Beard Award
Opinionated About Dining Casual in North America Ranked #147
Opinionated About Dining
Full recognition history (7 entries)
Opinionated About Dining Top Restaurants in North America Ranked #198
Opinionated About Dining
Michelin Plate
Michelin
Opinionated About Dining Top Restaurants in North America Ranked #294
Opinionated About Dining
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Details
- Elegant
- Modern
- Lively
- Sophisticated
- Cozy
- Date Night
- Special Occasion
- Celebration
- Brunch
- Open Kitchen
- Extensive Wine List
- Sommelier Led
- A La Carte
- Small Plates
- Oyster Wines
- Gluten Free Options
- Vegetarian Friendly
Current opening hours
- Monday
- 11:30 AM–2:30 PM, 5–10 PM
- Tuesday
- Closed
- Wednesday
- Closed
- Thursday
- 11:30 AM–2:30 PM, 5–10 PM
- Friday
- 11:30 AM–2:30 PM, 5–10 PM
- Saturday
- 10:30 AM–2 PM, 5–10 PM
- Sunday
- 10:30 AM–2 PM, 5–9 PM
Hours can change for holidays and private events. Hours as of .
Bright, airy dining room with black-and-white floors, burgundy banquettes, white tablecloths, and a convivial, formal-but-not-stuffy atmosphere.