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R J Grunt's, Chicago, IL

R J Grunt's

4.5
4.5
2017 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
19:00
Booked 46 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Child-friendly
  • Lively
The first Lettuce Entertain You restaurant, Grunts still exudes the funky, devil-may-care lifestyle of the 70s in its style, décor, music, and menu. Happily for all of us, the best eating of that day continues to be some of the best today.

While there's a huge menu that's as much fun to eat your way through as it is to read, many of Grunts' old favorites spark return visits. The burgers are arguably the best in town. The new 'digital' salad bar boasts many of your favorite fresh ingredients daily. Giant malts and milkshakes are hand scooped and come in a rainbow of favors. Oh! Don't forget the barbecued baby back ribs, and sandwich specials.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 11:00 am–9:00 pm Fri 11:00 am–9:30 pm Sat 10:30 am–9:30 pm Sun 10:30 am–9:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 10:30 am–2:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (773) 929-5363
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress

What 2,017 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
R J Grunt's is a cherished Chicago classic with "great burgers" and a fun, energetic atmosphere. It's a go-to spot for families and friends, boasting "delicious food" and "amazing service." The unique decor and "perfect Chicago vibe" make it a memorable dining experience, especially before or after visiting the Lincoln Park Zoo.

2,017 Reviews
  1. Joanne

    VIP

    Chicago

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a treat to come back here! They really went the extra mile to place us in a quiet area as we requested. Food was delicious and service was great!

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  2. Dawn

    Chicago

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 8 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great night of dinner. Always look forward to coming here. The food was delicious. We had fajitas, salad bar, beef au ju sandwiches and of course our favorite fried pickles. Live the ambience and music. Hate when it’s time to go.

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  3. Jon

    Chicago

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on 5 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Sam, our waitress, was most helpful. She made it a most enjoyable meal.

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  4. Jesus

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 26 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This restaurant is 9 miles away from my house but the commute is totally worth it because the food is great but the attention Pablo gives us is like no other. Pablo is the definition of going above and beyond and he is the reason why my family and I keep visiting.

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  5. Alli

    VIP

    Chicago

    9 reviews

    3.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on 21 January 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    I’ve lived in the building RJ’s is in for 13 years so this is a place I frequent. The food continues to be fresh, homemade, and delicious, takeout is always speedy and quality, but the service in the restaurant keeps getting worse. The place wasn’t quite half full, and there were two servers, which seems like it was a lot for them. But our waitress took 15 minutes to bring one soda, never got the straw she told us she’d grab, and I had to go to the bar to ask for the wine I ordered after 40 minutes. The food took about 50 minutes, and this has been a consistent problem for the last couple of years. Our server was definitely busy, but also forgetful, as I saw other tables getting their drinks and whatnot much faster (and there were 3 of us). There doesn’t seem to be any sense of urgency, and I shouldn’t have to plan to spend 90 minutes every time I go there because the servers simply aren’t well-trained or used to this kind of turnover. The bar was empty and the bartender stepped in, but even then, we had to wait for the boxes, then the bill, and she forgot the last couple of things I asked her to get multiple times so I left without them (small containers for liquids). Everyone I know who eats here has the same experience every darn time. It’s too bad because this has always been our favorite place but it’s a nightmare to eat in anymore.

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  6. brigid

    VIP

    Chicago

    45 reviews

    5.0

    45 reviews

    Dined on 19 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great burgers. Shakes weren’t as thick as usual. Service excellent as always.

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 19 January 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Went during happy hour - drink deals are awesome. Food was pretty good, but not that special. Fried pickles were stale in texture unfortunately. Drink service was slow due to only having one bartender on a Friday night, which I’m sure wasn’t planned so not a big deal

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  8. Kristin

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 18 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First time trying them! They were fantastic!! Especially the bacon cheese burger!!!!!!

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  9. JOHN

    VIP

    Chicago

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on 17 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Bar booth best for quiet and warmth and bartender waited on us very satisfied

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  10. Jaime

    Chicago

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 16 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience, volume enough to talk to my peers on the table, food and service was excellent!

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FAQs

R J Grunt's offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (773) 929-5363.

R J Grunt's is rated 4.5 stars by 2017 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 46 times today

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Google Map for R J Grunt's

2056 N. Lincoln Park West, Chicago, IL 60614

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Dickens
  • Area
    Lincoln Park
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 11:00 am–9:00 pm Fri 11:00 am–9:30 pm Sat 10:30 am–9:30 pm Sun 10:30 am–9:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 10:30 am–2:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    CTA Busses 22 / 36 / 151
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar Dining
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