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Best French Fries in Lincoln Park
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Best Hidden Gem Restaurants in Lincoln Park
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Master Critic Review
John’s Food and Wine
8.8
John's Food and Wine is a Michelin-recognized neighborhood bistro where beef fat fries with leek aioli are treated like a signature course rather than a side. Since opening in 2023, it’s become a Lincoln Park destination for seasonal plates, natural wine, and impeccably crisp, deeply savory fries that regulars plan meals around.
Must-Try Dishes:
Beef Fat Fries with Leek Aioli, Dry-Aged Steak with Potato Pave, Lobster Salad with Leek Aioli
Scores:
Value: 6.8
Service: 8.5
Consistency: 8.4
Food Quality: 8.9
Atmosphere: 8.7
Cultural Relevance: 8.2
What makes it special: Michelin-recognized beef fat fries with leek aioli give this wine bar–bistro one of the city’s most talked-about fry plates.
Who should go: Date-night diners who treat fries like a main event.
When to visit: Prime evening seatings for full energy and hot fries from the pass.
What to order: Beef Fat Fries with Leek Aioli, dry-aged steak, a seasonal seafood plate.
Insider tip: Order fries early and again with mains—they disappear fast and pair perfectly with the wine list.
Hours
Monday5pm - 9:30pm
Tuesday5pm - 9:30pm
Wednesday5pm - 9:30pm
Thursday5pm - 9:30pm
Friday12pm - 10pm
Saturday12pm - 10pm
Sunday12pm - 9pm