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.

Loup Bar Carpaccio a la Vinaigrette D’agrumes $18

Sea Bass Carpaccio, Mustard Citrus Vinaigrette, Espelette Pepper and Black Tobikko

Pâté de deux Sortes $18

Duck Liver Pâté with Traditional Garnish & Toast Points

Tartare de Thon $24

Tuna Tartare with Tobikko, Asian Sauce and Brioche

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

Escargots A La Bourguignon $14

French Snails with Garlic Butter, Pernod & Herbed Breadcrumbs

Moules Marinières $16

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

Poulpe Grille a la Mediterranean $18

Grilled Octopus, Herbs, Garlic, Olive Oil, Lemon Juice

And Mashed Potatoes

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 $18

Red Beet, Organic Mixed Greens, Sherry Vinaigrette and Goat Cheese

LES VIANDES.

*Filet Mignon de Bœuf Grillé Au Jus De Cuisson $46

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

*Burger du Bistro $18

Prime Beef Pattie with Dried Tomato Cajun Sauce, Shallots Marmalade, Arugula, Gruyere Cheese, Cornishon pickles, Tomato, Brioche Bun, and Pommes Frites

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 $26

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 Poêlê $38

Sea Scallops Pan Seared, Saffron Risotto, Chopped Truffles and Asparagus

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

LES GARNITURES.

Pommes Frites (French Fries)

Pommes Purée (Mashed Potatoes)

Galette de Pommes de Terre

Ratatouille $6

(My Own Version of Provincial Vegetable Stew)

Épinard à l'Ail (Garlic Spinach)

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

*This food item is cooked to order. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness.