A French Brasserieon Michigan Avenue
Venteux is Chicago's French brasserie, café and oyster bar — set inside Pendry Chicago on the Magnificent Mile, steps from Millennium Park and the heart of the Loop.
From Café to Celebration
One of downtown Chicago's most complete French dining destinations — brasserie, café, oyster bar and private event venue, all on the Magnificent Mile.
Weekend Brunch
The best French brunch in Chicago
Eggs Benedict on a brioche donut. Duck and waffle. Blueberry pancakes. A French-meets-American brunch menu paired with $29 bottomless mimosas or rosé — served Saturday and Sunday on Michigan Avenue.
French Dinner
A romantic dinner in downtown Chicago
Steak frites with maître d' butter and béarnaise. French onion soup, deeply caramelized. Coq au vin. Fruits de mer towers. Classic French cuisine served beside burgundy banquettes and 40-foot windows on Michigan Avenue.
Happy Hour
The lowest oyster price in the Loop
$1 chef's-choice oysters. $12 wines by the glass. $14 espresso martinis. $18 bottomless rosé. Steak tartare, baked brie, moules frites — French happy hour the way it should be, on the Magnificent Mile.
The Oyster Bar
A raw bar with French sensibility
East and West Coast oysters shucked to order. Shrimp cocktail. King crab. Whole Maine lobster. The Venteux Tower — the fruits de mer destination on Michigan Avenue, paired with our champagne list.
The Café
A Parisian morning on the Mag Mile
Espresso, French pastries, warm baguette. Croissant egg sandwiches, croque monsieur, avocado toast. The café at Venteux opens at 7am daily — the place to begin a day on Michigan Avenue.
Private Dining & Events
A private event venue in the heart of Chicago
Two intimate private dining rooms inside the landmark Carbide & Carbon Building. Ideal for rehearsal dinners, small wedding receptions, baby showers, fashion and media activations, and corporate events on the Magnificent Mile.
$1 Oysterson the Magnificent Mile
The lowest happy hour oyster price in downtown Chicago, served beside French cocktails and brasserie bites — inside Pendry Chicago.
A French private event venue on Michigan Avenue
Two intimate private dining rooms inside Chicago's landmark Carbide & Carbon Building, with views over the Magnificent Mile. Built for celebrations, gatherings, and brand moments that deserve a room with character.
- Rehearsal dinners & micro weddings
- Baby & bridal showers
- Corporate dinners & client entertaining
- Fashion, media & brand activations
- Press & product launch events
- Birthday & milestone celebrations
+ Full Buyout Available
224 N Michigan · Inside Pendry Chicago
Venteux sits inside Pendry Chicago, in the landmark 1929 Carbide & Carbon Building — directly across from Millennium Park, in the heart of the Magnificent Mile and Chicago's Loop. A few minutes' walk from the Art Institute, Cloud Gate, and the city's leading theaters.
Open daily for breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, and happy hour.
- Millennium Park & Cloud Gate2 min
- The Art Institute of Chicago5 min
- Harris Theater3 min
- Goodman Theatre7 min
- Symphony Center12 min
- Lyric Opera15 min
A Brasserie Worth the Trip
"Happy hour was amazing — the mussels, beef tartare, and French onion soup were our favorites. A beautiful brasserie right on Michigan Avenue."
"A French culinary delight. The steak tartare and frites are exceptional. Attentive service, Parisian vibe — a must-visit for an exquisite dining experience."
"Beautiful weekend brunch in the café. The croissant egg sandwich, croque madame, and eggs benedict — all delicious. The green calming decor is stunning."
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224 N Michigan Avenue · Inside Pendry Chicago · Chicago, IL 60601
(312) 777-9003