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Obélix
French · River North, Chicago
Restaurant in Chicago, United States
The Read
French Counter Dining
Price
$$$
Chef
Sam Handwerger
Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
Obélix serves French lunch, weekend brunch and dinner at 700 N Sedgwick Street. Reservations open 30 days ahead on OpenTable; check the current menu for seasonal dishes.
About Obélix
Obélix is at 700 N Sedgwick Street in Chicago. It posts separate lunch, weekend brunch and dinner menus, so choose the service first. Reservations open 30 days ahead through OpenTable; the restaurant has a separate inquiry path for larger groups and private events.
What the menu covers
The current dinner menu includes escargots, roast chicken, beef Wellington and steak tartare, alongside the Obélix Dog, a duck-and-foie-gras corn dog. These are examples from its September 2026 menu; check the live version before ordering around one dish.
The team
Oliver and Nicolas Poilevey own the restaurant. Sam Handwerger is executive chef, Olivia Fitzgerald is executive sous chef, and Courtney Kenyon leads pastry at both Obélix and Le Bouchon. The published roles give a clearer picture of the kitchen than a vague claim about French credentials.
The takeA good fit for diners who want a full French dinner with room to choose between seafood, duck and substantial meat dishes. Obélix also posts separate lunch and weekend brunch menus, so the visit can be planned around more than dinner. Reservations open 30 days ahead, and the restaurant handles larger groups and private events by inquiry.
Venue detailsElegant
Know before you goBefore you book
Recognition and awards4 sources
Explore ChicagoNearby
Planning details
- Hours
- Monday: 11:30 am–2:30 pm, 5–10 pm · Tuesday: Closed
- Location
- 700 N Sedgwick St, Chicago, IL 60654
- Reservations
- Book on OpenTable
- Website
- obelixchicago.com
- Phone
- (312) 877-5348
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The take
The Take
The Vibe
Obélix gives French cooking a generous, playful turn. The dinner menu moves from oysters and escargots to foie gras in several forms, duck, and a beef Wellington served with vegetables, fries and two sauces. It is a menu built for an unhurried meal with plenty to discuss at the table; the food itself supplies the occasion.
Best For
A good fit for diners who want a full French dinner with room to choose between seafood, duck and substantial meat dishes. Obélix also posts separate lunch and weekend brunch menus, so the visit can be planned around more than dinner. Reservations open 30 days ahead, and the restaurant handles larger groups and private events by inquiry.
Ordering Tips
For a first dinner, start with escargots or one of the foie gras preparations; the foie-gras-and-duck corn dog is a more playful option. The current menu includes a dry-aged duck breast and beef Wellington, while Dover sole and scallops offer seafood-led mains. Check the posted dinner menu close to your visit, since specific preparations change.
Venue details
Ambiance
Bright, airy dining room with black-and-white floors, burgundy banquettes, white tablecloths, and a convivial, formal-but-not-stuffy atmosphere.
Tags
Vibe
ElegantModernLively
Best For
Date NightSpecial OccasionCelebration
Experience
Open Kitchen
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
- Capacity
- Medium
Signature Dishes
- foie gras taco
- beef Wellington
- aged duck breast
- steak tartare
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 700 N Sedgwick St, Chicago, IL 60654
Planning details
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
Location
Recognition and awards
2024 — 2025
Explore Chicago
Around this place
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Who owns Obélix?
Oliver and Nicolas Poilevey are the owners.
Who leads the Obélix kitchen?
Sam Handwerger is executive chef, Olivia Fitzgerald is executive sous chef, and Courtney Kenyon is executive pastry chef.
When can I reserve Obélix?
The restaurant says OpenTable reservations open 30 days in advance.
