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R J Grunt's, Chicago, IL

R J Grunt's

4.5
4.5
2015 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 82 times today
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Kid-friendly
  • Good for groups
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
  • Neighborhood
    Lincoln Park
  • Cross street
    Dickens
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    CTA Busses 22 / 36 / 151
  • Additional
    Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Delivery, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wine

What 2,015 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
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
R J Grunt's is a beloved Chicago classic, praised for its "great burgers" and vibrant atmosphere. The restaurant's "enthusiastic team" provides attentive service, ensuring a "fun night out" for families and friends alike. Diners appreciate its storied charm, delicious food, and proximity to Lincoln Park Zoo, making it a "go-to" spot for many.

2,015 Reviews
  1. Alli

    VIP

    Chicago

    9 reviews

    3.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    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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  2. brigid

    VIP

    Chicago

    45 reviews

    5.0

    45 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    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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  3. Kristin

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 18, 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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  4. JOHN

    VIP

    Chicago

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on January 17, 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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  5. Jaime

    Chicago

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on January 16, 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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  6. Mark

    VIP

    St. Louis

    35 reviews

    5.0

    35 reviews

    Dined on January 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The homemade chips are incredible! I always make my way there when I'm in Chicago.

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  7. Jaime

    Chicago

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on January 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is a Lettuce E.Y.E. first and all time Gem!

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  8. Lisa

    VIP

    Chicago

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on January 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a great place to go with family and friends!

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  9. Patricia

    Chicago

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on January 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I pestered the staff on the phone with changes the day of and they were consistently friendly, nice and helpful. Love this place!

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  10. Bernadette

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 5, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    I used to go to RJG when I lived in Chicago in the 70's. Glad to see it's still there, still busy, and still serving good food and drinks. They accommodated our group of 8 visiting Michiganders without a hitch, and we had a great time. Thanks RJG!

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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 2015 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 82 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for R J Grunt's

2056 N. Lincoln Park West, Chicago, IL 60614

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Dickens
  • Neighborhood
    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, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Delivery, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wine
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