L’Eiffel Bistrot and Creperie

Great food and service.
Wonderful atmosphere. Prices are reasonable.
I really enjoy the experience of dining here. They sometimes have live music.

Visited L’Eiffel Bistrot for an early dinner with a friend. I entered and no one greeted me, so I was a bit confused and thought they were closed… I stood there for a while and still no one talked to me, so I left and then when my friend arrived, we both when in together and finally, we were greeted. I think we were in the off-​hours before happy hour and dinner and after lunch.
We tried some sparkling wine which was good and then the cheese/​pâté. I will say that it was quite good, however, I would have liked a little more toast and the sizes of each piece of cheese/​pâté were not very large. For 2 people, it was ok, but for any more than 2 unless there were other appetizers, I would think you’d need more.
We talked for a while and then decided on dinner. I had the crêpe with mushrooms and chicken — La Maison. It was quite delicious — very rich and flavorful — I couldn’t finish all of it.
Service was somewhat spotty… we had three servers due to the time we were there, so we had to explain things a few extra times, but once we were finally seated, they were attentive.
Cute spot and looks like it has a really cute patio. Also, you can shop before dinner at all of the great stores nearby, so it’s definitely a winner. I’d like to visit when the weather is nice enough to be outside as I think it would be enjoyable and relaxing (though, inside is very comfortable as well).

I was really underwhelmed by this restaurant. While our waitress was nice the service was very slow even though the restaurant wasn’t at all crowded. I got a crêpe and when it came out it was ice cold and lacked flavor. Everyone I was with ordered crepes and one person ordered mashed potatoes which didn’t come out until everyone was halfway through their meals. The server made it seem like it was very difficult just to split the bill evenly among the guests. I definitely wouldn’t rush back.

Not often do I leave 1 or 2-​star reviews, but L’eiffel deserves nothing more.
Service was painfully slow and disorganized. A waitress finally came to us about 20 minutes after being seated to take our drink order and, no more than 30 seconds after she left, a different waitress came to do the same thing.
Our meal took over 2 hours for no reason, and we were starving by the time our entrees finally arrived. For better or worse, it was happening to tables all around us; drinks (even just water refills) would take 10 minutes to happen. Very, very slow service all-​around. The only saving grace was the amazing band who provided a nice distraction.
Food was hit or miss, mostly the latter. I enjoyed the Cantaloupe Asparagus Pancetta appetizer, but my entrée was an insult; I had the Salmon and Brie platter, which had amazing presentation, and that was it – amazing presentation. The salmon looks plentiful (see my photos), but when I went to take a piece, I discovered it was two thin pieces of salmon stacked on lettuce leaves! Wow. For $ 15, you could give a better portion than that. The brie was also super thinly-​sliced. The Roasted Pork Shoulder and Cornish Hen made the diners feel sick.
Band or no band, it’s only so long before hunger turns into hanger and you start asking for extra bread rolls to tide over. When your entrees cost $ 25 – 40, include a caution label about the slow service — Call it «relaxed,» whatever. — or bring the items out at a reasonable pace. Because relaxed is the opposite of what the patio was. Every single person sitting out there was antsy in anticipation of their food, and that made it uncomfortable rather than enjoyable.
TLDR — nice garden and live music (when it’s there), but don’t expect to dine in under 2 hours, and certainly do not come hungry.

We have been fans since they first opened. The food is always wonderful, as is the service. On our most recent visit we were celebrating my husband’s birthday, and our son and grandsons joined us. The server was great at dealing with 10 and 12 year old boys who are fussy eaters. He suggested options they wouldn’t have thought of, and it was a perfect evening.

My husband and I came here on Valentine’s Day and we had a nice evening. Even though we had reservations, we did have to wait a little bit for our table along with a few other couples. Once seated our server was great. She was nice and made sure we had everything we needed. I can’t remember what we ordered but I remember enjoying it, the wine was selection was great. I’ll have to give an update on our upcoming reservation. We are celebrating our 10^th anniversary. I’ll have to write my review about the food soon after so I won’t forget.

I love L’Eiffel Bistrot! It is my favorite restaurant for brunch on the weekends. Prices are super reasonable, the food is fantastic (make sure you order an almond croissant) the atmosphere is delightful and the service is top notch! Sitting on the patio on a spring or summer morning is great for brunch with the girls to enjoy some great food and, of course, mimosas!

Very good crepes, pastries a bit dry!
We are regulars there… I really like it: space, French style food (I’m Swiss, grown next to the French border, so I should know)
Both brunch and dinner are good! I recommend the Tarte Tatin as dessert
Good stuff! But Americans beware: you will feel like it’s not so much food for your money (you’ll be full, but not «hate yourself» full)

The food was good. I had the ribeye and it was decent because I had a groupon nothing special. I would never come here without a groupon and there is other places that are better. I feel like they are short staffed. We had to wait a bit to get water and bread.

The pork loin and duck were over cooked. The crêpe and pasta dishes were great though. Decently priced wine and nice outdoor area to sit at. Service was a bit slow.

Been here on previous occasions and it has always been good.
Made reservations for a Mothers Day and was kind of Leery when I saw it was a prefixed menu usually that’s a red flag for me. Thought I’d give it a shot anyways.
Service was very awkward (may have been a new server). So I’ll give him that. Out table was not set properly, minus bread plates. But then we had to ask for the bread which came out cold and hard. Butter was practically frozen. Appetizers came out ok followed by our soup within seconds of the appetizers, needless to say there was no room on the table. The French onion soup lacked flavor, which on previous occasions had been good. Once again, the entrees came out too quickly and mine was cold. I had the shrimp and crab ravioli (I never send food back unless I don’t want to eat, trust issues). The plate was extremely hot but the food was not. The overall experience was uncomfortable.
Would not recommend.

Really really really really bad service.
I don’t want to go into too much detail, but basically every step of the way, from the host stand, the servers, even the bussers, was bad.
There was a general air of the staff not really knowing what was going on and a large amount of disorganization.
To me this speaks to poor management and ownership.
I was actually surprised the place was rated so highly.
The food is good, not great.
Will not be back.

One of our favorite places. We’ve been going there for years and have never had a bad meal. Reminds us of being in France, without the 11 hour flight. Food is always spot on and the staff is friendly. This time my wife had the breast of duck and I had the seared tuna. Both were well executed.
Our server was new and so we had a bump here and there, but his pleasant personality more than made up for it. Service is always well paced and leisurely, as you would anticipate in a Paris bistro.
Groupon deals make dining there a steal, so use those when you can. We’ll go there for the live music, drinks and appetizers, or sometimes just for a late dessert. All in all, a nice place to dine.
Our tab with a shared appetizer and salad (both generous), two drinks apiece, entrees, shared dessert, 20% tip and tax will run us a little over $ 100 without a Groupon. Wine tastings and other events are nice as well. Good food. Good service.

Great food and great service. Closest your going to get to Parisian food without going to Paris.

Family & I decided to come here on an sudden urge because I was craving crepes.
Wasn’t disappointed. Everything was presentable & good but nothing too crazy good.
It was my family’s second time here, but my first.
I was happy with my dessert crêpe & it definitely fulfilled my craving.
I asked for whipped cream & they made it fresh just for me! When we went it was about 3pm ish so we were one of the only people in the dining area but our server was attentive to our needs.
Thank you! I will be back for more. :)

I expect quite a bit when I see mussels and fries on a French menu. I have had stockpots full of mussels before with plenty of cooking liquid and a crusty baguette of course with fries on the side. So, I ordered the mussels and my wife got a crêpe. We ordered from what should be the sweet spot at a French restaurant.
We were a bit underwhelmed overall. The mussels were good, but served in a shallow pasta bowl which didn’t really allow for saucing the mussels with broth. The fries were alright with aioli and Heinz ketchup on the side. I had to beg for another baguette at the end.
My wife’s crêpe was ok, but nothing that really wowed us. The service was acceptable, but could have been a bit more attentive.
I think overall, decent service, decent food, with a quiet restaurant feel. We’ll consider going back again. In a restaurant heavy market like Chicago, I expected more.

L’Eiffel Bistrot & Creperie
South Barrington, Il — 2÷16÷2016
This is my second time at this restaurant… Having enjoyed a wonderful meal last time I decided that since I was in town I would return…
As you walk in the first you hear is the French music of Charles Trenét playing in the background setting the stage for what undoubtedly will be a fabulous dining experience.. .
Louis Charles Auguste Claude Trenet, known as Charles Trenet, was a French singer and songwriter. He was most famous for his recordings from the late 1930s until the mid-​1950s, though his career continued through the 1990s. Wikipedia
Warmly greeted by the maître d’ I was immediately escorted to my table…
My server brought out warmed French rolls served with tapenade… Tapenade is a Provençal dish consisting of puréed or finely chopped olives, capers, anchovies and olive oil.
To cleanse the palate in preparation for the main event… A goat cheese salad consisting of mixed field greens, perfectly sliced apples and a breaded and fried round of goat cheese. All this dressed in a raspberry vinaigrette. Makes me want to learn French just to be able to tell the chef exactly how wonderful the salad was…
And for my main course this evening… the Dover Sole Almandine «fillet tableside» served with almonds, lemon butter and root vegetables… The mix this evening… baby carrots, turnips and green beans… and to complete the plating, a round of couscous garnished with a sprig of parsley, micro greens and a carved lemon half…
The tableside filleting of a Dover Sole something you should experience at least once in your life. My server became visibly nervous at the revelation that thousands of people would be viewing the procedure…
No fine dining experience would be complete without the desert… This evening’s selection along with my signature cappuccino will be at the Tarte Tatin, an upside down pastry filled with caramelized apples which is then baked to perfection… as with the other dishes…, the presentation is something to behold… Caramel sauce, ice cream and a raspberry garnished with mint leaf…
Simply spectacular!

The bartenders are wonderful. They’re personable and knowledgable about their wine and absinthe selection. This review is not a reflection of them or their service. The reason this review is so low is because the owner is incredibly rude, and he treats his employees and his patrons like garbage. I hope they are all so lucky to find an employer who can treat them with respect. It makes it a very uncomfortable environment.

Love this place. Best mussels I’ve found in the suburbs. I’ve had the traditional as well as the «exotique» (coconut curry). The frites with garlic aioli that come with it are excellent as well. Nice outdoor seating area that allows dogs for the summer!

My favorite local place 4 date night. The service, food and ambience are excellent. It’s the best French restaurant outside of the Chicago city. A must have is their chocolate mousse 2 top off a great dinner.

Me and my girlfriends have come here a couple times now after work and it’s a great place for happy hour.

Loved my first experience with escargot! The savory crêpe I had was on point. The wine selection was extensive and environment
Peaceful. I just wish the overall service was faster for a Tuesday night and only 5 tables.
I’d go back for the crepes for sure!

I really enjoyed dining here… It’s a warm and elegant place and the food is simply delicious. Went with a group so I had a chance to try a bit of everything– wine was perfect, their crepes were delicious, and vegetarian quiche was amazing as well. It’s always a plus for me when I find veggie friendly things on the menu! Loved the service too– the wait staff were really attentive and kind. Wish I lived closer to the area– I hope to be back soon!

I love this place! We went here a few times and decided to ring in the New Year here, we had an excellent time! Our favorites are the mussels and beef and onions crepes, yum! The wine list was good and the manager made an excellent French recommendation. The prices were totally reasonable, usually French restaurants are fairly pricey. This place was well within the standards of fair. Also the restaurant is spotless and the waiter, a long dark haired woman, was very very nice. We will be back!

Originally, we arrived here due to a fun ladies night in the past. Unfortunately, their ladies night had ended as we arrived (only 4−7pm wed during happy hour at the bar). So naturally we tried to make the most of it. We had appetizers, wine, and dinner. Food was good, tried new things. We were able to taste a wine before getting a bottle knowing we would enjoy it. Pricing was more than we wanted to pay. We would go again, but now just between 4 – 7 during happy hour.

Great place and wonderful food. The staff is friendly and they even customize drink. The crepes are delicious and good portion. Would love to come to this restaurant again.

Food is decent but prices are expensive. Had the coq au vin, husband had the hangar steak and frites, had the cream puffs for dessert. $ 79 check with a Groupon. Not sure we’d go back, maybe for happy hour??? Wanted the mussels they didn’t have it.

Stopped in during happy hour on a Thursday. There were great, wine, cocktail, and appetizer specials for $ 6 a piece. Had the cheese plate and pâté, which were great and even better for $ 6. There was live music in the bar area which was nice and not crazy loud. Will definitely go back.

Nous étions une table de 3 personnes et avons essayé divers plats. En tant que française, je dirai que la gastronomie française est représentée, mais malheureusement né représente pas la qualité que nous connaissons en France.
Mais pour un restaurant aux US j’avoue que les plats sont louables.
Par contre les tarifs sont exagérés par rapport à la qualité et la présentation et les vins sont extrèmement onéreux !

Continues to be inconsistent. With pretense of being a French bistro it is more like a chain restaurant. The space and ambiance are very good (chairs could be more comfortable and table cloths sized to properly fit tables) but service and kitchen were mediocre albeit with likely good intentions. We order a bottle of Bordeaux from the wine list and when the server returned he began to open a pour — but it was the wrong bottle and significantly more expensive than the one ordered. After the manager intervened and talked about changing the wine list we got the bottle for the menu price. But wait, there is more. After the wine was decanted both the server and manager walked past the table a number of times, stared at the decanter, and left each time without pouring — even the staff at Outback know to pour for the customer. Menu was large and ambitious — smoked salmon was good but salad Lynonnais was interesting. Presentation was good but a harsh vinaigrette dressing certainly was not French bistro style. Mussel entrée was OK — must have had 40+ shells but contents small or empty but price compensated. Biggest disappointment was the hanger steak. The actual meat was very good with a nice rub but ruined by a congealed red sauce which was not hot and smothered any hint of taste. Should have had the sauce on the side. Frites were good
Overall not terrible but price premium not worth it

Mmmm, take me back to Paris where the language is spoken so beautifully, love is in the air, and the food is beyond amazing… Wait a second, take me back to L’Eiffel Bistrot in Barrington, Il, where the food is just as good as in France, but the portions are bigger, and the service is TOP notch! I went there yesterday for Sunday brunch and all I can say is this restaurant goes out of their way to transform your dining experience to make you feel like you were in a little bistro right outside of the Eiffel Tower. We ordered all the appetizers and everything was amazing! Croissants baked that morning, were complimentary. Mimosas and bloody Mary’s were half off! Huge assortment of savory and sweet crepes. The ultimate burger, made with Kobe beef, was ultimately to die for! We’ll be back for sure!

I went here for brunch yesterday. Just saw it while walking around & stopped in for a quick bite.
It’s such a charming little place. If it wasn’t so humid, I would’ve wanted to sit outside.
Ordered escargot, charcuterie, & duck confit eggs benedict.
The escargot was weird tasting. It would’ve been good if it didn’t taste so muddy? It really needed the garlic, butter, parsley mixture, but even that didn’t cover the muddy taste. I’ve had escargot before and it never tasted like that.
The charcuterie was a perfect starter. The bread was warm and toasty & everything was delicious.
The duck confit eggs benedict came with a spring salad. The salad dressing was great, as it cut through the richness of the dish. I’m a huge fan of eggs benedict, but never had it this way. I enjoyed it!
The service was on point, the food was good. I hope to be back soon for one of their events or to try their crepes and other things on the menu.

Let me start by saying my wife and kids have very high standards for French food in general, and specifically crepes. Their gold-​standard is Crepes A GoGo, a French place we happened upon back in the summer of 2010 on a family vacation to Toronto.
L’Eiffel Bistrot is a good little French restaurant that we discovered a few years ago. We typically come here for brunch on the weekend. Today, we stopped in on a Tuesday afternoon for lunch. All four of us enjoyed our meals. I had La Bourguignon, a savory crêpe filled with beef, onions, mushrooms, and carrots, in a red wine sauce. It was excellent, (after I added a dash of salt).
Service is always friendly. Today, the restaurant wasn’t overly crowded, yet service was a bit slow, (we spent an hour and a half there). Also, $ 100 for lunch for four (no alcohol) isn’t cheap.
But, overall a pleasant experience.

Great atmosphere and great food. Great place for a dinner date. Our server, Lynnsey was great and courteous. I highly recommend this Bistro to everyone.

Stopped by on a Saturday for brunch. I was surprised that it was completely empty. I didn’t go right at opening either. I ordered La Country Crêpe. It was pretty good. The waiters were really nice. Maybe this place gets really busy on Sundays?

Getting to the last and things are still good! L’eiffel is one of the last two restaurants my girlfriend and I have left to try out at the Arboretum and it was excellent.
We visited for lunch were promptly and warmly greeted. :) We decided to sit out in the courtyard on a just beautiful day and had the most pleasant and efficient waitperson named Zoila, she is excellent.
The food: we had the fries for a shared appetizer (glad we did for the portion was enormous) and they were good, not greasy, with a delightful taste; there were so many that we did not finish, but they are good.
We both had the Vegetarian Quiche and they were excellent and also enormous and full delicious vegetables! Excellent environment, excellent staff, with excellent food. We will try the brunch soon.

Excellent place for brunch. The crepes were good and the portion is enough to fill you up. Plenty of options to choose from the menu.
Very spacious layout with friendly servers and hostess.

I came here after purchasing a Groupon. I had the Scandinavian smoked samlon and brie appetizer, which was delicious. Although I normally don’t eat cheese, the brie worked well with the smoked salmon. For my entrée I ordered the L’Oceane crêpe (shrimp, scallops, and salmon in pesto sauce). The price listed on the website ($ 14) is a couple dollars less than the actual menu price ($ 17). The quickly gobbled up the crêpe, but eating this alone would not have been filling. Overall, the menu prices would be more than I would be willing to pay without the Groupon.

It looks really fine dining from outside and it’s in one corner of the arboretum. It’s on the same curb as the Bath n body works/​table de la sur or something x). This place is really good in terms of service and décor. The service I thought was pretty quick and very very professional. Kelly kept addressing me as «Sir» and checked up on me very often.
They had different kinds of croissants for $ 3, going around on the fly in a tray, which I thought was good marketing and getting something started for the customers. But maybe I thought to myself — it’s a french restaurant they should serve some complimentary bread, but anyhow that was just me !! Had the chocolate filled croissant (they had almond and something else too).
I had the banana walnut french toast which was good. Now there were 2 big slices of bread cut into 4 triangular pieces with a warm caramel syrup with bananas and roasted walnuts. I finished two of them b y slowly getting the topping with my fork and having it with the toast. But then I realized I am not getting enough, so for the last two I kinda just joined both of them — made it one whole bread, took the topping and poured it over and it was YUMMM… Hot caramel w/​banana and roasted walnuts were really good. It’s pretty heavy but I was really hungry when I got there. I thought Ok — let me get the soup which was supposed to be medium sized — but it was light and it was really good. Just filled me right and I was happy customer. Didn’t mind paying upto $ 30 for my food since it was good overall experience. :)
P. S. I guess this is obvious — but really good place to get your wines and I recommend trying this place out if you want to try the French food.