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Modern French Bistro
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CuisineFrench
Executive ChefNathan Kim
Price$$$
Dress CodeSmart Casual
ServiceUpscale Casual
NoiseConversational
CapacityMedium
Star Wine List
James Beard Award
Opinionated About Dining
Michelin

Obélix is a Modern French bistro on N Sedgwick with a sommelier-led wine list, signature beef Wellington, and Michelin Plate recognition in 2024 and 2025.

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Address
700 N Sedgwick St, Chicago, IL 60654
Phone
(312) 877-5348
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Obélix restaurant in Chicago, United States
About

Foie Gras Taco and Beef Wellington

Foie gras taco, beef Wellington, aged duck breast, and steak tartare sit inside a Modern French bistro frame. A sommelier-led, extensive wine list makes the food focus suited to dinner or brunch with time to read the bottle options.

OAD #198 and Michelin Plate

Opinionated About Dining ranked Obélix #294 in North America for 2024 and #198 for 2025, then #147 in Casual in North America for 2026. Michelin also gave the restaurant a Plate in 2024 and 2025.

Signature Dishes
foie gras tacobeef Wellingtonaged duck breaststeak tartare
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The record

Recognition history

Dated appearances from independent guides and award organizations, with the underlying list record or original source where available.

  1. James Beard Award Semi Finalist

    James Beard Award

  2. Opinionated About Dining Casual in North America Ranked #147

    Opinionated About Dining

  3. Star Wine List

    Star Wine List

  4. Michelin Plate

    Michelin

  5. Opinionated About Dining Top Restaurants in North America Ranked #198

    Opinionated About Dining

  6. Michelin Plate

    Michelin

  7. Opinionated About Dining Top Restaurants in North America Ranked #294

    Opinionated About Dining

At a Glance
Vibe
  • Elegant
  • Modern
  • Lively
  • Sophisticated
  • Cozy
Best For
  • Date Night
  • Special Occasion
  • Celebration
  • Brunch
Experience
  • Open Kitchen
Drink Program
  • Extensive Wine List
  • Sommelier Led
Dress CodeSmart Casual
Noise LevelConversational
CapacityMedium
Service StyleUpscale Casual
Meal PacingLeisurely
Visit details

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. Last verified .

Bright, airy dining room with black-and-white floors, burgundy banquettes, white tablecloths, and a convivial, formal-but-not-stuffy atmosphere.