Hugo's Frog Bar & Chop House - Des Plaines

4.8

2128 Reviews

$31 to $50

Steakhouse

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2 people

Dec 11, 2024

11:00 PM

Booked 38 times today

Good for special occasions
Good for business meals
Fancy

Hugo's Frog Bar & Fish House opened its doors in February 1997 in the heart of Chicago's Gold Coast neighborhood, next to sister restaurant Gibsons Bar & Steakhouse. Over 20 years after owners Hugo Ralli and Steve Lombardo set out to open the city's finest seafood restaurant, Hugo's continues to be the destination for premier east and west coast oysters, crudos, frog legs, lobster and seasonal fish and shellfish, in addition to Gibsons Prime Angus and Gibsons Grassfed Australian steaks. Beautiful private dining and events spaces available.

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Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Steakhouse, Seafood
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–12:00 am
Phone number
(847) 768-5200
Website
https://www.hugosfrogbar.com/locations/des-plaines/
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Catering
For catering inquiries, please contact: hugosdespdr@grgmc.com
Private party facilities
For private event inquiries, please contact: hugosdespdr@grgmc.com

Location
3000 S. River Road, Des Plaines, IL 60018
Neighborhood
Des Plaines
Parking details
Public Lot
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Offers

Give the Gift of Gibsons!
Nov 11, 2024 - Jan 15, 2025
Sun - Sat - 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Making Spirits Bright All Year Round! For every $100 in Gibsons Restaurant Group gift cards purchased from November 1st through Jan 15th, receive a $25 Bonus Lunch Card. Lunch Cards do not expire, but can only be used for lunch from January through September. Gift Cards can be purchased at any Gibsons Restaurant Group location or online at grgmc.com/shop. Please visit our website for a full list of terms and conditions.

Popular dishes

OYSTERS ON THE HALF SHELL
- EACH$4.50
SHRIMP COCKTAIL
- EACH$5.00
HUGO'S SAUTEED FROG LEGS$16.25
WITH GARLIC & LEMON BUTTER
GIBSONS PRIME CARPACCIO$18.75
SEARED RARE, ARUGULA & PARMESAN AIOLI
PEI MUSSELS$19.00
WITH PROVENCAL SAUCE
CRABMEAT AVOCADO$36.00
WITH CAPER-TARRAGON SAUCE
HUGO'S SEAFOOD PLATTER$140.00
KING CRAB LEG, SEARED TUNA, SHRIMP & OYSTERS

SOUP & SALADS

*Items can be served raw or undercooked or contain undercooked ingredients. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness, especially if you have medical conditions.

SOUP OF THE DAY
- SMALL BOWL$5.50
- LARGE BOWL$8.00
HOUSE SALAD$6.75
CAESAR SALAD$14.00
LOADED WEDGE$15.00
WITH BACON, TOMATO & BLUE CHEESE
HUGO'S CHOPPED GARBAGE SALAD$22.75
PEPPERCORN STEAK SALAD*
- 8OZ$31.50

LOCAL FAVORITES

CHARBROILED CHEESEBURGER*$21.50
8OZ. WITH CHEDDAR, LETTUCE, TOMATO & RED ONION
FILET MEDALLIONS$27.00
WITH MASHED POTATOES & SPICY BROCCOLINI
HERITAGE BERKSHIRE PORK CHOP*
- WITH APPLE SAUCE$34.00
- WITH ROASTED PEPPERS$35.75

DESSERTS

CREME BRULEE$13.00
HOT FUDGE SUNDAE$10.00

STEAKS & CHOPS*

W.R. CHICAGO CUT (22OZ)$87.00
FILET MIGNON (10OZ)$65.00
FILET MIGNON (14OZ)$75.00
NEW YORK STRIP (13OZ)$67.00
PORTERHOUSE (26OZ)$84.00
TOMAHAWK CHOP DRY AGED (32OZ)$155.00
VAN WELLS FAMILY LAMB CHOPS$82.00

HUGO'S SEAFOOD SELECTIONS

LAKE SUPERIOR WHITEFISH$32.00
mashed potatoes, red onions & tomatoes
GRILLED FAROE ISLAND SALMON$40.00
butternut squash, oregano cream & cranberry
CHILEAN SEABASS$54.00
POTATO CRUSTED, MASHED SWEET PEAS
ALASKAN KING CRAB LEGS
- 1.5LB$216.00
- 2LB$288.00
AUSTRALIAN LOBSTER TAILS

POTATOES

HASHBROWNS$11.00
SWEET POTATO$11.00
WITH MAPLE BOURBON BUTTER.
BAKED POTATO$11.00
FRESH CUT FRIES$12.00
MASHED POTATO$12.50
DOUBLE BAKED POTATO$14.00

MARKET VEGETABLES

SAUTEED MUSHROOMS$12.00
SPICY CHARRED BROCCOLINI$13.50
SAUTEED SPINACH$14.00
WITH OLIVE OIL & GARLIC.
GRILLED ASPARAGUS$14.50
WITH GRANA PADANO & LEMON VINAIGRETTE
BRUSSELS SPROUTS$14.50
WITH BACON & MAPLE BOURBON BUTTER

What 2,128 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.6Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Chicago / Illinois
Good for special occasions
Chicago / Illinois
Steakhouse
Northwest Suburbs
Best Service
Northwest Suburbs
Good for special occasions
Northwest Suburbs
Steakhouse

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Hugo's Frog Bar & Chop House in Des Plaines offers an exceptional dining experience with "impeccable service" and "spectacular food." Guests rave about the attentive staff and elegant atmosphere, making it perfect for special occasions. Favorites include the wedge salad, crab cakes, and filet. The lively bar area adds to the vibrant ambiance.

2,128 Reviews

K
Karin
Chicago
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our waiter Chris was fabulous! The food was excellent!
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Jack
Austin
15 reviews
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on November 29, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A great experience as always. We moved to Austin 17 years ago and always make a point to get to Hugo Frogs at least once a year. Scott was an excellent server and added to our dining experience. The was was phenomenal.
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Christina
Chicago
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 28, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food! Our server Jeff was fun and made the experience even better. We would definitely recommend and can’t wait to go back.
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Sondra
Chicago
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 28, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Awesome food and service. We will be back soon!
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Alan
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 28, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
I’ve been a fan of this place for years and love celebrating special occasions here. The food, service, and overall experience are usually fantastic and a good value. However, after today’s visit, I recommend reconsidering if you plan to dine here with a larger group. We were a party of eight, and the seating was extremely tight—not just at our table but in how closely spaced the tables are from one another. It was uncomfortable having to constantly shift chairs or stand up to let other guests pass. While everything else was top-notch, the cramped seating definitely detracted from the experience. I expected more thoughtfulness in accommodating larger groups for such an upscale restaurant. That said, if you’re dining solo, as a couple, or with a small party, you’ll likely have a fantastic time. I hope Hugo’s reconsiders their seating for larger groups because today could have easily gone from simply a good experience to a truly excellent one.
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Bill
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 28, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Excellent food and outstanding service. Litttcrodwd.. not much space between tables
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Brian
Los Angeles
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on November 28, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We were just gonna do a small meal for Thanksgiving because the family was gone and someone had passed this week so we needed just a nice place to do it simple. Everybody just got order of the fillet sliders which are fantastic different sizes and we split a chop salad. It was a great meal.
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Inessa
Chicago
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 27, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great place . Go there all the time . Especially for frog legs
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Brent
Indiana
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on November 20, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Friendly service. We arrived approximately 20 minutes early and were able to be seated immediately. Waiters were very attentive and the food was delicious.
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Cyrus
Charleston
8 reviews
2.0
8 reviews
Dined on November 19, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 1
Food was over cooked and disappointing. The service was sub par
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FAQs

Hugo's Frog Bar & Chop House - Des Plaines offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (847) 768-5200.

Hugo's Frog Bar & Chop House - Des Plaines is rated 4.8 stars by 2128 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 11, 2024

11:00 PM

Booked 38 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Hugo's Frog Bar & Chop House - Des Plaines

3000 S. River Road, Des Plaines, IL 60018

Dining areas

Additional information

Neighborhood
Des Plaines
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–12:00 am
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Steakhouse, Seafood
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Public Lot
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.hugosfrogbar.com/locations/des-plaines/
Phone number
(847) 768-5200
Catering
For catering inquiries, please contact: hugosdespdr@grgmc.com
Private party facilities
For private event inquiries, please contact: hugosdespdr@grgmc.com

Hugo's Frog Bar & Chop House - Des Plaines

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

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APPETIZERS

OYSTERS ON THE HALF SHELL

SHRIMP COCKTAIL

HUGO'S SAUTEED FROG LEGS$16.25

GIBSONS PRIME CARPACCIO$18.75

PEI MUSSELS$19.00

CRABMEAT AVOCADO$36.00

HUGO'S SEAFOOD PLATTER$140.00

SOUP & SALADS

SOUP OF THE DAY

HOUSE SALAD$6.75

CAESAR SALAD$14.00

LOADED WEDGE$15.00

HUGO'S CHOPPED GARBAGE SALAD$22.75

PEPPERCORN STEAK SALAD*

LOCAL FAVORITES

CHARBROILED CHEESEBURGER*$21.50

FILET MEDALLIONS$27.00

HERITAGE BERKSHIRE PORK CHOP*

DESSERTS

CREME BRULEE$13.00

HOT FUDGE SUNDAE$10.00

STEAKS & CHOPS*

W.R. CHICAGO CUT (22OZ)$87.00

FILET MIGNON (10OZ)$65.00

FILET MIGNON (14OZ)$75.00

NEW YORK STRIP (13OZ)$67.00

PORTERHOUSE (26OZ)$84.00

TOMAHAWK CHOP DRY AGED (32OZ)$155.00

VAN WELLS FAMILY LAMB CHOPS$82.00

HUGO'S SEAFOOD SELECTIONS

LAKE SUPERIOR WHITEFISH$32.00

GRILLED FAROE ISLAND SALMON$40.00

CHILEAN SEABASS$54.00

ALASKAN KING CRAB LEGS

AUSTRALIAN LOBSTER TAILS

POTATOES

HASHBROWNS$11.00

SWEET POTATO$11.00

BAKED POTATO$11.00

FRESH CUT FRIES$12.00

MASHED POTATO$12.50

DOUBLE BAKED POTATO$14.00

MARKET VEGETABLES

SAUTEED MUSHROOMS$12.00

SPICY CHARRED BROCCOLINI$13.50

SAUTEED SPINACH$14.00

GRILLED ASPARAGUS$14.50

BRUSSELS SPROUTS$14.50

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