D and J Bistro

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For two star French, try D&J Bistro in Lake Zurich. The menu is just under $30 and also a good deal at $24. Know before you go: this place features live music. When you step inside the restaurant, you'll notice a romantic atmosphere. This restaurant is inexpensive. This restaurant features private rooms and a full bar. This place is open late and good for groups. Diners found the food always excellent.

User Reviews of D and J Bistro

Yelp.com Review - by kb j.

4.0 of 5 stars. We recently went to this restaurant on a weekend evening (we've been here a few times before, but it had been a couple of years since our last visit). It's a storefront French bistro restaurant...
yelp.com - user review - 09/26/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Patty R.

4.0 of 5 stars. Nice nite out with the Hubby or Friends!
yelp.com - user review - 09/07/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Jocelyn S.

5.0 of 5 stars. French Bistro and Strip Mall are two terms I really don't associate as going together but D&J Bistro is a damn tasty dining experience and classy despite the location and tone of my review.I have been...
yelp.com - user review - 08/26/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Mike H.

5.0 of 5 stars. Best French food around. Hell, it's the best food around. Always incredibly good, even if you cannot pronounce the meal.
yelp.com - user review - 05/27/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by sofia m.

3.0 of 5 stars. I confess that we arrived late, after 8:30pm; but it should not have been the reason for bad service and less than stelar food. The goat cheese salad had only ONE piece! the sparagus plate consist of...
yelp.com - user review - 05/24/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Katy D.

4.0 of 5 stars. The location is yucky, but the place is great! SO & I went for dinner on Friday - packed - fun, noisy, but oh, so French - even down to the special parking for antique vehicles. I probably would have...
yelp.com - user review - 05/14/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by M M.

4.0 of 5 stars. Great suburban restaurant. It really has that homey feel and you feel like you're being waited on hand and foot, literally. The bar area is super tiny, so if you're waiting for a table on a Fri/Sat...
yelp.com - user review - 01/20/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Erin P.

4.0 of 5 stars. I have read reviews for over a year about the "great French place in the strip mall" and was excited to finally give it a try last week when I was spending part of the turkey day weekend in the...
yelp.com - user review - 12/05/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Brett D.

4.0 of 5 stars. Now, now my city dwellers... Don't get yourselves in a tizzy, I'm certainly not suggesting you pack up the station wagon, fill the canteens and head out to the NW burbs anytime soon... However, if you...
yelp.com - user review - 12/02/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Samantha S.

4.0 of 5 stars. I am a big fan of D&J while others are not and I can understand. The menu is small and unless you know exactly what your tastes are it can be hard to find something you really want. But for what I do...
yelp.com - user review - 11/15/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by John M.

4.0 of 5 stars. We are here with another couple. The food, drinks, and atmosphere were very good. The staff was knowlegeable and friendly. Who knew that such a good French Bistro would be in a Lake Zurich strip...
yelp.com - user review - 11/10/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Bradley M.

5.0 of 5 stars. Tuesday was my Mother's birthday, so she choose D & J Bistro.Despite it's far out, strip mall location on Route 12 in Lake Zurich; it's an excellent French Restaurant. The decor is a tad cutesy to me;...
yelp.com - user review - 06/12/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Bates N.

5.0 of 5 stars. We've been eating at D&J since shortly after they opened in Lake Zurich. Have never been disappointed.Swift seating ... with a reservation. Excellent, unobtrusive, service.Interesting menu...
yelp.com - user review - 12/26/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Beryl C.

3.0 of 5 stars. We were having a high hope on this place cuz we met a couple at Le Titi de Paris the night before and they told us they LOVE D&J.I would have to say -- both the food and the service were marginal....
yelp.com - user review - 11/06/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Shannon M.

5.0 of 5 stars. The second you sit down and especially when you start to eat your food, you would NEVER know that you are in a strip center in Lake Zurich! This is great french food, great food in general. The...
yelp.com - user review - 11/01/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Countess A.

4.0 of 5 stars. I think this place has the most affordable French food I've ever had.. outside of the food I've had in France. I think the service is good but the food can be a hit or miss. My father got this pasta...
yelp.com - user review - 07/22/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Tiffany T.

5.0 of 5 stars. Yup - believe the hype - D&J is as good as everyone says. I had a bouillabaisse here last time that was better than any I actually had in France. One of the best restaurants in Chicago, in my...
yelp.com - user review - 03/05/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Byung S.

5.0 of 5 stars. On my rotation of French restaurants here in the NW burbs. Amazing. Between this place, Barrington and Retro bistros you can't find better (even in the city). Highly rec. Avoid places like Le Titi...
yelp.com - user review - 02/07/2007
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Our favorite French bistro!

D&J Bistro has been our fave restaurant for quite a number of years now. We are never disappointed with the fine quality of the food, the excellent service and the marvelous ambiance of the restaura...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/08/2006
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Exquisite

Contrary to some of the above comments, I have found D&J Bistro to have continually great service, and wonderful food. I enjoy the casual dinning dress and extremely knowledgeable and friendly staff. I am...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/28/2002
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Metromix

one of our favorite restaurants. no comparison with the quality of ingredients and creativity of the menu at anywhere near these prices. fixed price menu is just under $30...
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USRG

french bistro with a few asian specials. a very good value for the fine level of cooking. escargot cassoulet, duck liver mousse, ostrich medallions, sausage and lentils, the ahi duets is a cut of blackened ahi...
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SearchChicago

d&j bistro plays it safe; sort of like a guy who doesn't trust his suspenders, so he wears a belt too. let me explain"what can you tell me about the scallops on the specials list?," i asked the waiter"well,"...
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AOL CityGuide

a french toast to the suburbs' first bistro...
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Dine.com

from the outside, this restaurant appears to be just another...
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10Best

this lake zurich french restaurant prides itself on providing authentic french fare in a casual, welcoming atmosphere. try the casserole provenaale du bistro duck confit, andouille sausage, and short rib over...
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Gayot

a pleasant place in the "country" for very good bistro fare. unassuming location in a strip center, but once inside you start thinking la belle france. though the kitchen likes to dabble outside the french...
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Wcities

the place may be part of a strip-mall, but for fresh, french/mediterranean cooking at reasonable prices, you cannot go wrong with this long-time lake zurich bistro. appetizers start at $5, entrees at $12. the...
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SearchChicago

dark woods and soothing murals keep this multiroom bistro on a soothing and pleasant plane. bistro classics blend with a short selection of mediterranean dishes. expect some luscious cassoulet and fine steak...
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Metromix

one of the suburbs' first bistros, d&j still outpaces the competition with fresh french cooking and budget-friendly prices. try the escargot cassoulet, duck liver mousse, ostrich medallions, or sausage and...
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Centerstage

my absolute favorite resturant, the food is always excellent, the wait staff friendly, a great place for dinner, anytime......
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