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129 Center Cut, Grayslake, IL

129 Center Cut

4.1 (135)
$30 and under
Steak
129 Center St, Grayslake, IL 60030-1532

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2 people
19:00
Booked 11 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Lively
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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Steak
  • Phone number
  • Dress code
    Business Casual

What 135 people are saying

129 Center Cut reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.1
4.1 based on recent ratings
  • 4.2Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.0Ambience
  • 4.0Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
129 Center Cut is a lively dining spot celebrated for its "excellent food," especially the Argentinian skirt steak, and "wonderful service." Guests enjoy live music, though it can be "very loud," making conversation challenging. Despite occasional reservation issues, many appreciate the "friendly" staff and "amazing" atmosphere, making it a "great date night spot."
135 Reviews
  1. Carrie

    West Palm Beach1 review

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic food! Loved our experience there. Chef is amazing!

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  2. Tom

    Chicago9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 9 May 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We go to Center Cut at least once per month to here the Bill Chapin jazz combo, as well as enjoy excellent food and drink. It's always very enjoyable from every angle.

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  3. Anna

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 19 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful experience, my husband was so impressed with the steak that we’re already trying to plan our next date night there again.

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  4. Mike

    Chicago10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 19 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our dinner was delicious. The desert special was amazing! Very enjoyable overall!

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  5. Elba D

    Unspecified1 review

    3.0

    Dined on 11 April 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I am very pleased with the food and our waitress service. She was friendly and cater to our needs . My Big complaint was the bar service. My y friend asked for a Margarita and instead of regular pieces of ice he placed a big chunk of ice in the center of the glass and that occupied half of the space. Then she only drank a small amount of the drink . The seating wasn’t appropriate. We had to sit on a high chair table across the bar. Three seniors sitting on those chairs?? Very uncomfortable. We pl an to return and would like a lower table table.

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  6. Michael VIP

    Indiana27 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 9 April 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Other than most of our entrees too salty for our tastes, a very pleasant experience. We will be back.

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  7. Ceci VIP

    Chicago7 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on 28 March 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    We went with a group of friends to celebrate multiple birthdays. Everyone had positive comments about their meal and service. The Argentinian skirt steak was hit and the drinks were good. Our waitress was great; she was friendly and very attentive. Both met our expectations. However, the live music performance posed a significant challenge. The musician's guitar and bass were amplified to a level that made conversation difficult, even among those seated closely. The high ceilings may have contributed for the acoustics amplifying the sound. Despite multiple requests to lower the volume, any adjustments made were insufficient for a comfortable conversation. The volume was more reminiscent of a concert setting than a dining experience.

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  8. Tim

    Chicago11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 27 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food, drinks and service was great. I was there for a business dinner and could have done without the trivia night that started at 7ish.

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  9. K

    Chicago41 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on 15 March 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    The only reason I gave that review is because we never actually got to eat there….checked in amid the chaos of many st pats day revelers and the reserv system was totally overwhelmed and they started taking names to call us when a table was ready…. Maybe 45m/maybe an hour ?? Couldn’t say….so we left after 20m as more people continued arriving. Never had that happen before, normally love this place. Will try again.

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  10. Jorja

    Chicago1 review

    4.0

    Dined on 15 March 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    It was a St Patrick’s Day party with live music so comments reflect that. Overbooked entire restaurant…lots of people waiting for tables including us. We all had reservations. Once seated, service was good. Could have used more bartenders☺️. Ran out of some food options, but what we did get was delicious. Music was great…all in all we’d all return again.

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129 Center Cut is rated 4.1 stars by 135 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 11 times today
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129 Center St, Grayslake, IL 60030-1532

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    Grayslake
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Steak
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
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