Established in 1980, Froggy’s French Cafe is a romantic French restaurant located along Chicago’s North Shore in Highwood, IL. At our restaurant, we provide many exquisite dishes that are perfect for romantic occasions, anniversaries, and birthdays. Our menu includes meat, poultry, seafood, vegetarian, and vegan options. Chef Thierry Lefeuvre is continuously innovating and redesigning dishes to keep flavors fresh, and the ambiance inviting and intimate.
Intimate, decades-old bistro serving classic & modern, seasonally inspired French fare plus wine.
mj Weber
Amazingly, you always find something incredible when exploring places. This Gourmet French Restaurant has tasty appetizers and entrées. As you get in, you can listen to a guitarist playing lovely music. The beautiful arrangement inside is best for special occasions or celebrations.Highly recommended.✨✅
… moreNayad
We went for a team dinner, the parking can be a bit difficult and they have valet BUT if you go around the corner there’s a free parking lot. The decor inside was super cozy and welcoming. The staff was very kind and the food and wine was incredible! I’m not sure about the prices but I am guessing it will be on average a $100+ dinner for 2 with drinks. I had the medallions beef dinner item. My colleague who is a vegetarian said her pasta dish with veggies was delicious too!
… moreLuke Thomas
We had excellent service on a busy night, and the vibe very casual and friendly with dozens of umbrellas hanging from the ceiling and folding screens providing privacy/sound baffling.
The food was a mixed experience. The escargots were prepared in a different way than I’ve experienced before, with a single skillet and one piece of puff pastry, versus the individual spots, but the flavor was good. The beef bourguignon seemed like the wine hadn’t cooked out, very sharp flavor and carrots were not particularly soft. My friend who ordered the beef medallions said they were prepared perfectly, and the wine/cocktail list was very respectable.
We noticed a lipstick stained water glass and sticky plates, but given our server being busy, didn’t bring it up or ask for anything to be done, just didn’t use them.
… moreSarah Metzger
My husband and I hosted our wedding reception at Froggy’s in 2024, and it was stunning, absolutely perfect. We organized the event with Rodrigo, who was so gracious and helpful. The food was delicious as always, and the cake made in-house was a visual masterpiece and honestly the best cake we’ve ever had. The wait staff were amazing, kind, and attentive, and their expert experience meant that my husband and I didn’t have to worry about a thing — their professionalism was just incredible. The entire Froggy’s team made our marriage celebration everything we hoped it would be. A real dream come true. We can’t wait to come back and do it all again for our 25th wedding anniversary in 2049! 😉
… moreCeil T
Saturday lunch served in the front room – so bright and cozy. Full menu, so many wonderful choices. Recommend escargot, lobster bisque, mushroom & truffle ravioli, Whitefish, duck medallions, chicken special. 6 of us had so much fun sharing 4 desserts. Service was incredible!
… morerobin rzechula
This restaurant holds a special place in my family’s heart – it’s been our top choice for elegant dinners and celebrations for as long as I can remember. Most recently, I treated my mom to a Mother’s Day meal there, and it was a truly delightful experience. The service is exceptional, and the cuisine is undeniably gourmet.
… moreWendy Rosen
We hosted a baby shower at Froggy’s, and it was a first-class event from start to finish! The staff, especially Rodrigo, were extremely accomodating and professional. The Froggy’s chef prepared special meals for our guests with dietary restrictions. The delicious French dishes are five star quality. We felt like we were in a Parisian bistro. I highly recommend Froggy’s for your next event!
… moreHelen Karadsheh Levinson
I visited Froggy’s with a friend for the first time. What a special place. Service was quick. Our waiter was so helpful with the menu and wine selection. Ordered the artichoke cold plate, a mushroom ravioli for appetizers and filet medallions as the main course. A beautiful well priced bottle of Alexander Valley wine was a great compliment to our meal. Bread pudding dessert was decadent. This is a lovely place to visit in Highwood, especially if you like French cuisine.
… moreMike K
Warm and friendly atmosphere. Attentive, professional staff. Chef came out to greet and check on the guests. Food and drinks were wonderful. Enjoyed every dish we ordered.
… moreEarthbound Adventures
First visit after 15 years, nice little place but the food can be better. The appetizer was pheasant in the chicken with mushrooms no seasoning. The salad seems like it was sitting in the fridge for several hours it was little wilted .
For the main course had the Coq au vin, it looked good but unfortunately didn’t taste as good as it looked at the pieces of the chicken breast where dry and the taste was not as expected.
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