Bisous
French, Wine Bar, Seafood · Chicago · Chef Peter Vestinos
Ranked No. 30 on North America’s 50 Best Bars in 2026, Bisous is a 1960s Parisian-inspired cocktail bar in Chicago created by bar veteran Peter Vestinos and Footman Hospitality. Located in Fulton Market, the venue pairs French wines and highballs with signature martinis like the Olivette.
938 W Fulton Market, Chicago IL, 60607, Chicago
- #30 North America's 50 Best Bars 2026
Menu
Wines
- Moncontour Vouvray (10) — Chenin Blanc, Loire, FR
- Tintero Arneis (10) — Langhe, IT
- Semeli Mountain Sun (10) — Agiorgitiko/Syrah, GR
- AVAL ‘Blanc’ Cider (7) — Brittany, France - 6.0% 11.2oz
- Anxo Cidre Blanc (12) — Washington, DC - 6.9% 12oz
- AVAL 'Blanc' Brittany (10) — France - 6.0% 11.2oz
- At Roca ‘Rosat Reserva’ Macabeo Garnatxa (18) — rose petal & bright
- Mure Pinot Blanc Auxerrois Crémant d’Alsace Brut (15) — aromatic & classic
- Patrick Bottex Vin du Bugey-Cerdon La Cueille Rosé (18) — Gamay Poulsard Bugey, Savoie; strawberry & velvet
- Mary Taylor Cotes de Gascone (15) — Colombard Gros Mansang SW France; floral & expressive
Cocktails
- Toki & Tonic Highball (10)
- Melon Crush Highball (10)
- Strawberry Lemonade Highball (10)
- 50/50 Martini (10) — Broker’s Gin, Dolin Dry Vermouth, Lemon Twist / stirred, up
- Olivette (16) — Olive Leaf Gin, Stray Dog Gin, Cartron Vermouth, Saline / savory & lush
- Vesper (16) — Sipsmith Lemon Drizzle, Tanqueray, & Botanist Aged Gins, Wodka Vodka, Kinas / citrus & snappy
- On Thin Ice (16) — Fords Gin, Norden Aged Aquavit, Lillet Blanc, Crème de Menthe, Absinthe / rich & cooling
- The Tuxedo No. 2.1 (18) — Absinthe Rinsed, Citadelle Vive le Cornichon Gin, Dolin Blanc Vermouth, Maraschino / round & intriguing
- Ten To Midnight (18) — Sipsmith Strawberry Smash, Moletto Tomato Gin, Bombay Sapphire, Bianco Vermouth, Yellow Chartreuse, Pickled Tomato / summer salad & briney
- Reverse: Summer '26 EDT. (16) — Pear Brandies, Vodkas, Basque Vermouth, Jasmine Essence / ripe & aromatic
Dishes
- Cheer From The Rear (14) — Elderflower, Gentians, Peach Soda
- Picon & Bier (14) — 'Picon', Ginger, APA Beer
- Bordelet Nouvelle Vague (14) — Normandy - 5.5% 11.2oz
- Dupont Cydon Apple & Quince (12) — Normandy - 5.5% 6oz
- Marinated Manchego & Olives (10) — Aged Manchego, Picholine & Castelvetrano Olives, Citrus, Honey, Chile, Dried Cranberries, Sultanas
- Chicken Liver Mousse (16) — Cherry-Port Wine Gelée, Cornichons, Rosemary Crackers
- Saucisson Sec (12) — Olive Oil, Smoked Sea Salt, Piment d’Espelette, Crisps
- Seed to Surf Vegan Enoki Mushroom Snow Crab (22)
- Fishwife Smoked Salmon (25) — with Sichuan Chili Crisp
- French Sardines (20) — with Olive Oil and Fluer De Sel
The Experience
Expect an intimate atmosphere. The meal is structured around classic service. A good fit for a romantic evening.
- Occasion: Romantic
- Atmosphere: Intimate
- Format: Classic
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