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exquisite french flavors

seasonal ingredients × prepared in inimitable style

We wish all our friends and customers the very best and are thrilled to be seeing and serving you again.

Located along Chicago's North Shore, Froggy's French Café is a beloved institution and cozy retreat for innovative flavors and intimate gatherings from executive chef, Thierry Lefeuvre.

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In the summer of 1980, Froggy’s French Café was founded by Gregg Mason and Thierry Lefeuvre, and has been a neighborhood bistro patronized by a loyal base of clientele ever since. Partnering with new owners Bill and Sheri Cartwright, Lefeuvre has kept Froggy's hopping for the last 40 years, continuously innovating and redesigning to keep the flavors fresh, and the ambiance inviting and intimate.

New Airflow System Update: We have doubled our system airflow capacity in our HVAC system and are also pleased to announce the installation of UV disinfecting system for air purity….. for the comfort and safety of our customers!

For reservations, call:

(847) 433-7080

Location

306 Green Bay Road
Highwood, IL 60040

Onsite Restaurant Hours:

lunch Hours

T-Sa 11:30a-2p

dinner Hours

T-Th 5p–9p
F-Sa 5p–9p

Closed Sundays & Mondays

Make Reservations

Please call (847) 433-7080 or email lefroggys@aol.com to reserve a table for your group.
You can also reserve with Open Table with this link .

Go Behind the Scenes in the Froggy's Kitchen...

Click the Play button to see how Chef Lefeuvre and his team create their iconic cuisine (plays with sound).

the greenhouse bar

Recently renovated to capture the cozy charm of a French garden, the Greenhouse Bar greets guests of Froggy's with the opportunity to enjoy a pre-dinner cocktail, a post-dinner glass of wine beside a seasonal wood fireplace, or even dine beneath its twinkling lights and art nouveau décor. A favorite for summertime lunch, when the French wood doors are thrown open to invite a warm breeze, and a winter tradition, when the covetable fireside seats fill with imbibers of Froggy's extensive wine list, the Greenhouse Bar is a place for conversation, laughter, and warm ambiance.

With a list containing over 300 French and American labels, Froggy's is pleased to offer its Wine Spectator award-winning selection. Every bottle is kept in the in-house wine cave, at perfect temperature and humidity.

Because we use fresh, seasonal ingredients, some of the dishes on Carryout Menu will change.

Our Monthly Early Bird Specials

• JOIN US FOR LUNCH or DINNER onsite again •
Many of our dishes are available on our specially-priced lunch menu

Subject to change based on availability

COLD APPETIZERS

Assiette of Charcutiere Chef’s selection trio of Pates, Rillettes, and Terrines

Grilled and Sliced Cold AHI TUNA with micro greens and Balsamic Vinaigrette

Steamed ARTICHOKE with RATATOUILLE and Fresh Herb Vinaigrette

Marinated GULF SHRIMP Orange Ginger with Cayenne Pepper Citrus Vinaigrette

HOT APPETIZERS

Wild Mushroom RAVIOLI with Port Wine Sauce

Casserole of Escargot Snails braised in Creamy Garlic Sauce

Heirloom Tomatoes with Prosciutto, glazed with Goat Cheese and Basil

Hot and Cold Appetizer Specials of the Day

SOUPS

Cold Gazpacho

Onion Soup Gratinée

Lobster Bisque

Soup Special of the Day

FISH & SHELLFISH

Grilled Whitefish Provençale Sauce (Tomatoes, Shallots, Garlic) or Capers & Butter

Broiled SALMON with Roasted Sweet Bell Pepper Cream Sauce

Sautéed Gulf SHRIMP LINGUINI with Lobster Sauce

Grilled HAWAIIAN WAHOO with Citrus Sauce (lemon, orange, mustard seed)

Pasta Primavera Chicken or Seafood, Provençale Style or Lobster Cream Sauce

MEAT & POULTRY

Comes with 1 STARCH and 2 Fresh VEGGIES

Beef Tenderloin STEAK AU POIVRE (black peppercorn mushrooms cream)

Chicken “FACON NICOISE” Braised with Tomatoes, Olives and Herbs

Roast Rack of Lamb with Rosemary Garlic Sauce

Grilled BEEF Tenderloin MEDALLIONS Mushroom Cream Sauce with Roquefort

Roast Sliced BREAST of DUCK with red wine CASSIS SAUCE

VEAL Blanquette Casserole in BLACK TRUMPET Mushroom Sauce

Grilled Pork Tenderloin lightly breaded with Pineapple Sauce

Sautéed Sweetbreads Grenobloise with Lemon Capers Parsley Sauce

SALADS

CAESAR SALAD / CAESAR with Grilled CHICKEN or Grilled SALMON or SHRIMP

Mediterranée Salad – Trévisse and mixed greens, mozzarella, red and yellow bell peppers, cherry tomato, oregano, olives, balsamic vinaigrette

Landoise Salad – Mesculin greens, smoked sliced Breast of Duck with Goat Cheese and pickled onion and carrot

Océane Salad – Smoked Salmon and Shrimp over Mesculin Greens with seaweed, grilled zucchini and carrot

Assortment of Cheese (American & French)

DESSERT

FLORENTIN PASSION FRUIT MOUSSE with Fresh Berries, Berry Sauce

FRENCH BREAD PUDDING with Carmel Sauce

LEMON CRÈME BRULEE

ORCHARD TART with Carmel Sauce

POACHED PEAR in BURGUNDY with Pear Mousse, White Chocolate, Carmel Sauce

CAKE with Dark CHOCOLATE & PRALINE MOUSSE dark chocolate sauce

Assortment of Cheese Plate (American & French)

The Gourmet Frog Bakery

Just up the street, Froggy's longtime companion bakery has re-launched under the ownership of Tony Larando. Tony has been in the Froggy's family for over 20 years, and has kept many of the same wonderful treats and delicacies that make The Gourmet Frog a North Shore (and mail order!) destination for fine French macrons, pastries, soups, and freshly baked bread.

Call 847-433-7088, or stop in Tuesday through Saturday from 9 to 6 to browse the daily selection. Visit the Gourmet Frog here for more details.

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Froggy's Signature Lobster in Vanilla Sauce on the cover of NS Magazine — Froggy's Signature Lobster in Vanilla Sauce on the cover of *NS Magazine*

press

Throughout its 40 years as a North Shore icon, Froggy's has enjoyed the accolades and attentions of regional luxury magazines, nationwide publications, popular television programs, and distinction for its hosted art salons and musician evenings.

cooking classes

Ever dreamed of cooking like a true French chef? Froggy's partner and executive chef Thierry Lefeuvre hosts a semi-monthly cooking class, where you and your friends and loved ones will be wined and dined as you see firsthand how seasonal ingredients and honed technique combine to create exquisite dishes and flavors.

Reserve your seat at the next Froggy's Cooking Class, proudly presented by the Gorton Community Center for the Arts (which receives a portion of each seat as a donation), at this link.

Classes are also available for private events. Please call 847-433-7080 to arrange a truly unique experience for your guests.

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private catering events

Froggy's is pleased to bring your guests into the world of fine French cuisine with its on-premise catering options. Choose the venue that you envision for your holiday party, celebration, or event, and Froggy's will partner with you to craft an exciting menu to thrill your guests.

To reserve space for your upcoming event, please call 847.433.7080
For large events, the entire restaurant is available to reserve.

For our in-house Special Events - check out our Calendar of Events

Greenhouse Bar

Beautifully designed with exposed brick walls, stone floors, twinkling lights, wooden French doors, and several skylights, the Greenhouse provides ambiance and coziness that is hard to find elsewhere on the North Shore. Available on Saturdays for lunch, Sundays for lunch and dinner events, and by request for other days. Accommodates up to 25.

Wine Cellar

Available every day of the week. the Wine Cellar is a private space with room to customize your event. The walls are lined with stone wainscotting, and the lifestyle oil paintings of Jacqueline Lefeuvre, and the proximity to the Froggy's wine cave, where over 300 rare and exclusive varieties are stored, gives the space a unique environment your guests will not soon forget. Accommodates up to 50.

Dining Room

Available on Sundays for lunch and dinner events, and Saturdays for lunch events, the Dining Room is Froggy's largest space. Adorned with the intricate oil paintings of French artist Jacqueline Lefeuvre, and canopied by a collection of curious parasols, the Dining Room is the way to experience the very best of Froggy's. Accommodates up to 80.