In the brasserie tradition, Jean Joho’s spacious, lively River North spot welcomes café society for a quick bite with a glass of moderately priced French wine or handcrafted beer, iced fruits de mer at the zinc bar, or a leisurely meal of robust, reasonably priced Alsatian-French fare. Menu classics include salad Niçoise, choucroute, coq au vin, and bouillabaisse. Light floods in from the street-level windows; vast murals, woven café chairs, and tile floors create a chic, vintage Parisian atmosphere. To finish your meal, request a visit from the “cheese chariot.”

Brasserie Jo Information:

• French bistro menu. Dinner. Closed holidays. Bar. Children's menu. Business casual attire. Reservations recommended. Valet parking. Outdoor seating.