Bisous – French
Bisous captures the effortless elegance of a modern wine bar, where soft lighting and an intimate atmosphere set the stage for a journey through refined, small-batch delicacies. The experience centers on a curated selection of coastal treasures and artisanal charcuterie, ranging from the briny pop of premium caviar paired with salty chips to the rich, silken textures of chicken liver mousse and spiced smoked salmon. It is a vibrant destination for those seeking to linger over a glass of wine while exploring a world of bold, tinned treasures and thoughtfully crafted bites.
938 West Fulton Market, Chicago IL 60607 https://bisouschicago.com/Rating: 3/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: French
Price range: $$
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, keto, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, soy-free
Diet fit at Bisous
Dairy-Free at Bisous
Bisous in Chicago has 2 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Saucisson Sec and Seed to Surf Vegan Enoki Mushroom Snow Crab. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at Bisous
Bisous in Chicago has 1 gluten-free-tagged dish on its current menu, including Saucisson Sec. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Bisous
Bisous in Chicago has 10 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Ekone Lemon Pepper Smoked Oysters, Fishwife Smoked Salmon with Sichuan Chili Crisp and Pot De Crème Au Chocolate. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at Bisous
Bisous in Chicago has 3 keto-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Saucisson Sec, Reissdorf Kölsch and Reverse: The Dunhill. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at Bisous
Bisous in Chicago has 4 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Saucisson Sec, Reissdorf Kölsch and Anxo Cidre Blanc. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Bisous
Bisous in Chicago has 15 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Seed to Surf Vegan Enoki Mushroom Snow Crab, Jump Scare and Reissdorf Kölsch. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at Bisous
Bisous in Chicago has 21 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Pot De Crème Au Chocolate, Seed to Surf Vegan Enoki Mushroom Snow Crab and Marinated Manchego & Olives. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Heart-Healthy at Bisous
Bisous in Chicago has 1 heart-healthy-tagged dish on its current menu, including Anxo Cidre Blanc. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at Bisous
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Chicken Liver Mousse | 79.9 g | 22.1 g |
| Vesper | 0.6 g | 15.5 g |
| Reverse: The Dunhill | 42 g | 14.6 g |
| On Thin Ice | 138.7 g | 8.6 g |
| Pink Squirrel | 90.8 g | 7.3 g |
| Caviar & Chips - Reserve White Sturgeon | 44.3 g | 6.8 g |
| Caviar & Chips - Golden Osetra | 44.3 g | 6.8 g |
| Caviar & Chips - Golden Kaluga | 44.3 g | 6.8 g |
| Caviar & Chips - Bourbon Barrel Smoked Trout Roe | 44.3 g | 6.8 g |
| Smoking Jacque | 65.7 g | 5.5 g |
| Counterpoint | 7.4 g | 2.1 g |
| Anxo Cidre Blanc | 10.9 g | 2.1 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Thursday
- 4:00 PM - 2:00 AM
- Friday
- 3:00 PM - 2:00 AM
- Saturday
- 3:00 PM - 3:00 AM
- Sunday
- 3:00 PM - 12:00 AM
What diners are saying
Celebrated as a reliable choice for a quick bite, guests highlight the friendly and approachable staff who contribute to a welcoming dining environment. Reviewers appreciate the consistent quality of the menu, noting that the relaxed pace of service makes it an ideal spot for those seeking a straightforward and comfortable meal.
Menu
Snacks
- Marinated Manchego & Olives - $10: Aged Manchego, Picholine & Castelvetrano Olives, Citrus, Honey, Chile, Dried Cranberries, Sultanas Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Liver Mousse - $16: Cherry-Port Wine Gelée, Cornichons, Rosemary Crackers Available at: dinner, lunch
- Saucisson Sec - $12: Olive Oil, Smoked Sea Salt, Piment d’Espelette, Crisps Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal, Slow-Carb, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Seed to Surf Vegan Enoki Mushroom Snow Crab - $22: Kettle Chips, Tabasco, Lemon Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fishwife Smoked Salmon with Sichuan Chili Crisp - $25: Kettle Chips, Tabasco, Lemon Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- French Sardines with Olive Oil and Fluer De Sel - $20: Kettle Chips, Tabasco, Lemon Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Ekone Lemon Pepper Smoked Oysters - $24: Kettle Chips, Tabasco, Lemon Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Caviar & Chips - Reserve White Sturgeon - $75: Olive Oil Potato Crisps, Herbed Crème Fraîche, Lemon Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Caviar & Chips - Golden Osetra - $120: Olive Oil Potato Crisps, Herbed Crème Fraîche, Lemon Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Caviar & Chips - Golden Kaluga - $150: Olive Oil Potato Crisps, Herbed Crème Fraîche, Lemon Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Caviar & Chips - Bourbon Barrel Smoked Trout Roe - $30: Olive Oil Potato Crisps, Herbed Crème Fraîche, Lemon Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
Cocktails
- Olivette - $16: Olive Leaf Gin, Stray Dog Gin, Cartron Vermouth, Saline Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Vesper - $16: Sipsmith Lemon Drizzle, Tanqueray, & Botanist Aged Gins, Wodka Vodka, Kinas
- On Thin Ice - $16: Fords Gin, Norden Aged Aquavit, Lillet Blanc, Crème de Menthe, Absinthe Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Lectin-Free
- The Tuxedo No. 2.1 - $18: Absinthe Rinsed, Citadelle Vive le Cornichon Gin, Dolin Blanc Vermouth, Maraschino Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Lectin-Free
- Goldblooms - $17: Haku Vodka, Roquefort Liqueur, Sauternes, Vermouth Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Morning Blossom - $16: Scofflaw Old Tom, Koval Gin, Smoked Mango Brandy, Blanc and Dry Vermouths Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Reverse: The Dunhill - $15: Gin Lane Royal Strength, Dry Vermouth, Oloroso & PX Sherries, Amaretto Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Atkins, Renal, Slow-Carb
- The French Seventy-Five - $16: Sparkling Wine with Gins, Brandies, & Citrus Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Lectin-Free
- Pink Squirrel - $15: Almond & Cocoa blended with our House-made Rum Cream, Orange Dust Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Pastry War - $16: Pistachio Cream, Agricole & Jamaican Rums, Grappa, Almond, Egg White, Lemon, Nutmeg Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Jump Scare - $17: Carrot, Mezcal, Apologue Carrot Root, Falernum Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Counterpoint - $18: Fig Leaf, Armagnac Duffau Napoléon, Yellow Chartreuse, Oscar.697 Rosso Vermouth Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Long Distance Call - $18: Orange Blossom Cordial, G4 Tequila Blanco, Gentian, Spiced Citrus Salt Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Smoking Jacque - $16: Rhubarb Amaro, Apple & Pear Brandies, Grenadine, Lime, Clove Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Lectin-Free
Beverages
- Reissdorf Kölsch - $12: Germany - 4.8% 16.9oz Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Atkins, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Old Irving Brewing Lifesblood Dark Lager - $13: Chicago - 6% 16oz Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- Anxo Cidre Blanc - $13: Washington, DC - 6.9% 12oz Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Faux 75 (Non-Alcoholic) - $16: Lyre’s Dry London Spirit, Classico Sparkling, Lemon Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal
- Mark it Zero (Non-Alcoholic) - $16: Passion Fruit, Lyre’s London Dry, Orgeat, Lime, Ginger Beer Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
Desserts
- Pot De Crème Au Chocolate - $10: Bittersweet Chocolate Custard, Vanilla Créme Chantilly Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
Frequently Asked Questions about Bisous
- Which diets does this restaurant support based on its menu?
- The menu supports vegan, vegetarian, plant-based, pescatarian, keto, gluten-free, dairy-free, high-protein, low-carb, mediterranean, nut-free, sugar-free, diabetic, and atkins diets.
- What are the main concerns mentioned in customer reviews?
- Customer reviews do not mention any specific concerns, instead highlighting the friendly staff, consistent food quality, and relaxed service pace.
- Is this restaurant suitable for families?
- The welcoming staff and relaxed service pace make this a comfortable, straightforward choice for families seeking a quick bite.
- What is this restaurant's overall rating?
- Bisous has an average rating of 3.0/5, with guests highlighting the friendly staff and consistent menu quality.
- Where is this restaurant located?
- Bisous is located in Chicago, as indicated by the restaurant's website, though a specific street address is not provided.
- How does this restaurant compare to others in the same cuisine type?
- With a 3.0/5 rating, this moderate French wine bar offers a more casual, straightforward experience focused on small-batch delicacies and charcuterie.
- Which dishes work for multiple diets at once (e.g., keto + gluten-free)?
- Saucisson Sec and Ekone Lemon Pepper Smoked Oysters work for multiple diets including keto, gluten-free, dairy-free, and high-protein.
- Does this restaurant offer good ambiance?
- Bisous offers a welcoming, relaxed, and intimate atmosphere with soft lighting, described by guests as a comfortable and approachable environment.
- What should first-time visitors know about this restaurant?
- Visitors can expect a welcoming French wine bar offering small-batch delicacies like caviar and charcuterie in a relaxed, approachable environment.
- What type of cuisine does this restaurant specialize in?
- Bisous specializes in French cuisine, featuring a modern wine bar menu with artisanal charcuterie, premium caviar, and coastal delicacies.
- Is Bisous dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Bisous has 2 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Saucisson Sec and Seed to Surf Vegan Enoki Mushroom Snow Crab.
- What can I eat at Bisous on a dairy-free diet?
- Saucisson Sec and Seed to Surf Vegan Enoki Mushroom Snow Crab carry the dairy-free tag, out of 2 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does Bisous have vegan options?
- Yes. 15 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Seed to Surf Vegan Enoki Mushroom Snow Crab and Jump Scare.
- Is Bisous gluten-free?
- 1 dish is tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at Bisous?
- Chicken Liver Mousse, at roughly 22.1g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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