Dinner Menu
At Chez Joel we like to do things a little differently
We don’t do over complicated recipes or scrimpy portion sizes
We are all about well-chosen ingredients, simply put together to make exceptional French food since 1999
-- PORTAGE DU MARCHÉ --
Soupe à l'Oignon Gratinée $10
French onion Soup
Soupe du Jour $10
Ask your Server
-- HORS D’OEUVRES FROIDS --
Salmon Fumé $14
Scottish Smoked Salmon, Cream Cheese, Toast and Tobikko
Pâté de deux Sortes $18
Duck Liver Pâté with Traditional Garnish & Toast Points
Assiette de Fromages $18
Assortment of Imported Cheeses Served with Fruits, Nuts & Toast points
-- HORS D’OEUVRES CHAUD --
Fromage de Brie Chaud $14
Warm Brie Cheese with Honey, Caramelized Granny Smith Apples, Apricot, Garlic, Pistachio & Toast
Calamar Grillé au Pistou et Jus De Citron $15Â
Grilled Calamari with Pesto, Arugula and Roasted Peppers
Escargots A La Bourguignon $14
French Snails with Garlic Butter, Pernod & Herbed Breadcrumbs
Moules Marinières $15
Steamed PEI Mussels in Herbs, Shallots, and White Wine Sauce, with a Touch of Cream
Cuisses de Grenouilles Au Beurre Noisette $14
Frog Legs with Garlic Spinach, Capers, and Brown Butter Sauce
------ LES SALADES -----
Salade Maison $10
Organic Mixed Greens with House Vinaigrette, Granny Smith Apple and, Roasted Walnuts
Add Goat Cheese $2
Salade D’endive $14
Endive Salad, Mustard Vinaigrette with Granny Smith, Roquefort Cheese and Pecans
Salade Burrata $18
Burrata, Tomatoes, Cantaloup, Beets, Basil, Honey lemon Tarragon dressing and pesto.
Beet Salad $14Â
Red Beet, Organic Mixed Greens, Sherry Vinaigrette and Goat Cheese
------------- LES VIANDES ------------
Filet Mignon de Bœuf Grillé Au Jus De Cuisson $42Â
Beef Tenderloin Grilled in a Thyme Au Jus, Garlic Moussline, Roasted Shallots, Four Mushrooms, Fricassé of Vegetables and Mashed Potatoes
Entrecôtes Grillé au Beurre Maître d'Hôtel $44
10oz Ribeye Steak with Garlic Butter, Roasted Vegetables & Pommes Frites
Steak Grillé au Poivre $42
10oz Center Cut Grilled NY Strip Steak with Crushed Black Pepper Corn, Cognac Sauce and Pommes Frites
Souris d’agneau au Jus de Romarin $44
Braised Lamb Shank, Wild Mushrooms, Vegetables Fricassés, Garlic Mashed Potatoes and Rosemary au Jus
----------- LES VOLLAILES ---------
Coq au Vin à la Mode Rustique à Ma Façon 28
Half Chicken Roasted with Lardons, White Wine, Pearl Onions, Mushrooms Served au Jus & Pommes Frites or Mashed Potatoes
Poulet Aux Romarin $28
Pan Seared and Roasted Half Chicken with Rosemary, white Burgundy Wine, Garlic, Pearl Onions and Roasted Country Potatoes
Magret et Confit de Canard, Sauce à L’orange $38
Seared Duck Breast & Leg Confit, Wild Mushrooms, Red Cabbage, Beets, Poached Pear, Sweet
Potatoes, Butternut Squash Croquettes and Cranberry Orange Sauce
------ LES POISSONS ------
Bouillabaisse Marseillaise $36
Assortment of Seafood Over Julienne of Vegetables and Bouillabaisse bouillon
Noix de Saint Jacques $38
Sea Scallops Pan Seared, Oyster Mushrooms, Potato Galette, Asparagus, Leeks Ginger Shellfish Sauce and Garnished with Tobikko
Filet de Saumon Grillé $34
Salmon Filet Grilled, Julienne of Vegetables, Asparagus, Potato Tournée and Mustard Sauce
Poissons, Plats du Jour
Fresh Fish Daily – Ask Your Server
-------- LES PÂTES ---------
Linguine aux Crevettes $28
Linguine with Shrimps, Garlic, Basil, Sherry Tomatoes and Extra Virgin
Olive Oil
Ravioli Au Courge $26
Butternut Squash Ravioli Served with Garlic Cream, Grilled butter nut squash, Pecan and Truffle Oil
Risotto aux Fruits de Mer $38
Arborio Rice with Fresh Shellfish, garlic and Touch of Tomatoes
-- LES GARNITURES --
Pommes Frites(French Fries)ÂÂÂÂÂ
Pommes Purée (Mashed Potatoes)
Galette de Pommes de Terre
Ratatouille $6
(My Own Version of Provincial Vegetable Stew)
Épinard à l'Ail (Garlic Spinach)ÂÂÂÂÂ
Haricots Verts (French Green Beans)
Champignons (Sautéed Mushrooms)
For Private Parties Please Contact us @ 312 226-6479 Web site –www.chezjoelbistro.com- Chef de Cuisine: Joel Kazouini
4$ Charge for split Entrée
$2 Charge for Split Salads