Restaurant

Vincent

Name: Vincent
Address: 1475 W Balmoral Ave, Chicago, IL, 60640, US
Telephone: (773) 334-7168
Price range: moderate

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Vincent is one of the best american restaurants in Chicago for brunch, especially if you want a strong option in Andersonville.

Andersonville runs on a particular frequency — unhurried, genuinely welcoming, built for the long evening rather than the quick turn — and Vincent seems to have tuned itself to that same signal.

Editorial review updated•Jul 28, 2026

Andersonville runs on a particular frequency — unhurried, genuinely welcoming, built for the long evening rather than the quick turn — and Vincent seems to have tuned itself to that same signal. It's a French-leaning contemporary room operating at price level two, which in Chicago means you can actually open with escargots and a glass of something cold without running the mental math on whether the main course will ruin you. That calculus-free ease is rarer and harder to engineer than a tasting menu, and by most accounts Vincent pulls it off without making a production of it. The menu keeps a classical French backbone without treating it as a straitjacket. The escargots are consistently cited as a benchmark preparation — the kind of garlicky, herb-driven butter that makes the dish feel essential rather than performative. The tuna tartare has a reputation for freshness and clean plating, avoiding the cold, over-composed style that plagues too many raw preparations around the city. Among mains, the steak frites anchors the menu with the confidence of something that knows exactly what it is: properly approached, reportedly well-seasoned, with frites that diners describe as staying crisp. The half chicken is the dish that comes up most often as the overlooked call — known for juicy results and skin that actually does what chicken skin is supposed to do. Close with the Basque cheesecake; it's the dessert that gets named first by people who've been more than once, burnished and custardy in the way the style promises and frequently underdelivers in this city. Weeknights fill more slowly, so an earlier seating gives you room to linger without pressure. The room is intimate enough that a weekend wait registers as genuinely long — book ahead. Come with someone you actually want to talk to.

Priya Sharma, Dining Editor

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Taste Score 7.7/10

Rating (Google) 9.0

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Google 9.0 from 522 reviews

Best for

Brunch and dinner

Price and pace

moderate

Neighborhood

Andersonville | 1475 W Balmoral Ave, Chicago, IL 60640, USA

Price

moderate

Taste Score

7.7/10

Phone

(773) 334-7168

TastyPals Editorial Pick

TastyPals Editors

“Vincent is worth putting on the shortlist for Oysters and Tuna Tartare—the two orders to build a first visit around.”

Dish highlight

Escargots

garlic parsley butter, parmesan, sourdough

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Menu and ordering

Vincent menu: what to order

Start with the dishes below, drawn from the restaurant details and TastyPals notes available on this page. Vincent is listed in the moderate price range. Menus, availability, and prices can change, so confirm current details before visiting.

Escargots

garlic parsley butter, parmesan, sourdough

Tuna Tartare

diced ahi tuna, mango, avocado, soy caramel, sesame wontons

Steak Frites

8 oz bavette or filet mignon, black garlic bordelaise or au poivre, served with frites

Half Chicken

Basque Cheesecake

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Why go

What makes Vincent worth the move

Vincent is a clean first click in Andersonville in Chicago when you want a american option you can trust. Oysters and Tuna Tartare also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.0 rating across 522 Google reviews.

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Public rating

9.0 from 522 Google reviews

Best for

Brunch and dinner

Style

American in Andersonville

Spend

moderate

Best for

Brunch Andersonville dinner warm local

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Google rating: 9.0 from 522 reviews

Price point: moderate

Popular dishes: Oysters, Tuna Tartare, Escargots

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9.0 from 522 reviews

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Address: 1475 W Balmoral Ave, Chicago, IL 60640, USA
Phone: (773) 334-7168
Price: moderate
TastyPals score: 7.7/10
Google rating: 9.0 (522 reviews)
Cuisine: American
Neighborhood: Andersonville

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Frequently asked questions

What cuisine does Vincent serve?

Vincent is a American restaurant located in Andersonville, Chicago. Andersonville runs on a particular frequency — unhurried, genuinely welcoming, built for the long evening rather than the quick turn — and Vincent seems to have tuned itself to that same signal.

What is Vincent best for?

Vincent is best for brunch, andersonville, dinner, warm, local. Vincent is a clean first click in Andersonville in Chicago when you want a american option you can trust. Oysters and Tuna Tartare also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.0 rating across 522 Google reviews.

How much does it cost to eat at Vincent?

Vincent is in the moderate price range (moderate). Google rating: 9.0 from 522 reviews

What should I order at Vincent?

Start with Escargots, Tuna Tartare, Steak Frites and Half Chicken. These dishes are shown from TastyPals notes or restaurant data on this page.

Is Vincent worth visiting?

Vincent holds a 9.0 Google rating from 522 reviews. Vincent is a clean first click in Andersonville in Chicago when you want a american option you can trust. Oysters and Tuna Tartare also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.0 rating across 522 Google reviews.