Restaurant

Vincent

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

American•Andersonville•moderate

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•Dec 9, 2025

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

Methodology•Chicago guides•Editorial team

Andersonville dinner brunch cozy hidden gem

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Rating (Google) 9.0

522 reviews

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Rating

Based on 522 reviews

Best used for

brunch and dinner

Price and pace

moderate

Neighborhood

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

Price

moderate

Google rating

9.0 from 522 reviews

Phone

(773) 334-7168

What to order

Signature dishes at Vincent

Oysters

rose mignonette, tabasco, lemon

Tuna Tartare

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

Escargots

garlic parsley butter, parmesan, sourdough

Vincent Burger

brioche bun, two smash patties, white american cheese, charred onions, vincent sauce, pickles, served with frites

Steak Frites

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

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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 used for

brunch and dinner

Style

American in Andersonville

Spend

moderate

Best for

Andersonville dinner brunch cozy hidden gem

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Google rating: 9.0 from 522 reviews

Price point: moderate

Popular dishes: Oysters, Tuna Tartare, Escargots

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0 diner reviews · reviewed by Priya Sharma for Vincent

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9.0 from 522 reviews

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Editorial review by Priya Sharma

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

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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 andersonville, dinner, brunch, cozy, hidden gem. 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 Oysters, Tuna Tartare, Escargots and Vincent Burger. 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.

Where is Vincent located?

Vincent is located at 1475 W Balmoral Ave, Chicago, IL 60640, USA. Directions are available via Google Maps.

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