We had dinner there and it was fabulous in every way. Â The service was attentive but not pushy. Â The decor was low-key and cozy and the food was just wonderful. Â the lamb shank was superb and so was the chicken florentine. Â Even a non-chicken lover eating the leftovers agreed. Â It's our new favorite place and I don't know how we got along without it.
Review Source:Loved! Loved! Found this restaurant by searching Yelp and am so happy we gave it a try! The service was terrific - our waiter was friendly, knowledgeable, good-natured and was open to our questions. He let us try a couple different wines to get to the one we wanted with each course - twice we picked the ones he suggested over our own ideas. We were not rushed in any way - even when we were the last ones in the place and were pretty much done but still having a nice conversation.
The food was outstanding! At first the prices seemed a little high but when you find out they include soup or salad, veggie and potato/rice sides it becomes way more reasonable than the trend in restaurants today to give you nothing but the meat/fish on your plate and make you order sides etc. ala carte. The chicken was all Amish and the one I had, with pomegranate sauce, was awesome! The men had the steak which was made to order and well-proportioned while our other lady friend had a combo plate special of shrimp, fish and steak that was a big hit. Between the regular menu items and the specials of the day we each could have ordered a number of different things which is a nice change from going to restaurants that only offer one chicken or 2 fish choices. The desserts were terrific too. Wine selection is excellent with 3-5+ selections of most varietals all offered at very reasonable bottle prices and by the glass. Overall, a terrific experience with an excellent waitstaff and very tasty food and drinks. 5 stars!
I've been going there for years. Good food but the owners are not the friendliest. On our last vist after my 40 year old wife ordered her wine Frank came by our table and asked for ID. She didn't have it and he took the wine away. Betsie has served her for the last 11 years and has never asked. Needless to say we left and will not go back!
Review Source:I've avoided F&B's for the past year because (1) it's typically crowded with blue hairs and (2) it's rather strip-mallish from the outside. But the reviews were good so I decided to give it a try with my sister and her little girl for a weeknight dinner.
We were pleasantly surprised.
Considering that all meals come with soup or salad, choice of starch and vegetables, the prices are reasonable.
The beef stroganoff was of excellent quality, with a thick, rich sauce whose only downfall was lack of salt...probably because the majority of patrons are watching their salt intake. Steak frites were delicious. Fries were hand cut and homemade, and served piping hot (as were the entrees). They did, however, need salt. Wine by the glass selection was adequate and priced ok. Creme brulee was very good and came with a chocolate truffle that was beyond outstanding.
Some have noted that service is not very good. That was certainly not the case for us. Our waitress was very helpful, and Betsie herself served the desserts with a big friendly smile.
Overall F&B's exceeded my expectations on all levels. The menu contains a broad selection of items that sound very appealing, so I will definitely go back.
I feel like I'm a roll with suburban eating; I guess it's good to change the scenery every now and then. I had dinner tonight with my "aunt" Dianne in Glencoe at a cute little French place called Frank and Betsie's. It was a simple meal with the focus on catching up on life and my travels. The food was tasty and a large menu to choose from. The feeling is definitely small suburban french bistro and I can see how it's been around for 15 years. The bread is served nice and warm with butter (I'd prefer olive oil) with a nice wine list. Our entire meal consisted of three items, Dianne's large soup, my Cesar salad starter and trout main dish.
The salad was great and I could have twice as much. My trout was very well cooked and served with sides of rice and a few veggies. The mushroom, Dijon and dill sauce was a perfect compliment of flavors. Our service was very good, even on a slow night and my only complaint would be the value. But I guess the pricing comes with the territory and even then it's not super crazy (three dishes and two glasses of wine for $50).
The outside patio is a huge bonus for the summer and fall seasons, and I'd recommend going there for a nice, quiet meal in the suburbs. There's a good reason Chicago Magazine named it a best restaurant in 1999.
My family and I highly recommend this restaurant. Everything from the food to the charming atmosphere and service helped to make our experience a memorable one.
After our wonderful dinner, we were able to choose from a wide variety of after dinner treats. The lemon cake, pecan torte, and carrot cake were just a few we noticed in the desert case that night. We learned that all of the deserts are made by Betsie, and this I know makes them even better. If one had to choose...the lemon cake would be my personal favorite.
The parking was very easy (off of Scott), and we all left that evening with a smile. Thank you. We will come again!
Great little place!
We went there for Mother's Day and were very pleased with the food and service. While they cannot really call themselves "French" 100%, they do serve good food at a reasonable price. The wait-staff was very helpful and attentive and we were very happy from the pate to the dessert. I would recommend the Ceaser Salad and make sure that you save room for dessert, especially the Creme Brulee.
This has been a family favorite for years...a weekly tradition.
Frank and Bestie are wonderful hosts, they have a good balance between the family-restaurant-feel and the fancy-french-bistro-feel. Â If you're a regular, they'll remember you. Â We almost always go for dinner, but have been for lunch on occasion also.
They're also very willing to accommodate dietary needs, my mom eats gluten-free and the cook is always able to make adjustments.
Some menu suggestions: my personal favorite is the chicken schnitzel, but the beef stroganoff and the lamb shank are also excellent. Â For appetizers, the baked brie would be my recommendation, and they make (seriously) the BEST Caesar dressing in the entire world. Seriously. When it comes time for dessert, make sure you sample one of Frank's famous truffles, Betsie's cookies dipped in chocolate, or (my habitual choice) a mini chocolate eclair. YUM. Oh, my mom gets the chocolate flourless cake...perfect for those gluten-free folks. The desserts themselves are reason enough to stop by...so make sure you save room.
So, go to Frank and Betsie's. Tell them I sent you. You will not be disappointed.
Charming little restaurant with good food. I have only been there for lunch but the caesar salad, soups, and sandwiches are all very good. More than a couple of times I have wondered if the servers even knew we were there. Generally very slow, so be prepared to take your time. The last time I was there the prices were a couple of dollars higher than before, so unfortunately I don't know if I will be going back.
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