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R J Grunt's, Chicago, IL

R J Grunt's

4.5
4.5
2024 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 56 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Kid-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.

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • 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
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Delivery & takeout

What 2,024 people are saying

R J Grunt's 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

4.5
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 cherished for its "fun, lively atmosphere" and "delicious food." Known for its "amazing burgers" and "creative salads," it's a favorite spot for family milestones and zoo visits. Despite occasional service hiccups, the "friendly staff" and "nostalgic vibe" keep patrons returning.

2,024 Reviews
  1. Fredo

    Chicago6 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Heard great things about the place and the burgers, but ended up disappointed with the whole place. Food was cold and fries were chewy. Lack of flavor to the burgers.

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  2. donna

    Chicago1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server Nora was great ! Food amazing - we had french dip and cheeseburger -

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  3. Ken

    Tampa6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great Customer Experience. Great Vibe. Quiet at 7:00. Packed by 9:00 Young, Happy Crowd 21-30 years old

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  4. MarkK

    Chicago4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Loved the salmon and asparagus. Excellent service and hospitality.

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  5. Stan VIP

    Chicago523 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    They do a great job for lunch. Sure wish they would bring back the salad bar!

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  6. Stephanie VIP

    Chicago10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Norma was terrific - attentive & kind. As were the greeters and young man who bussed our table. We met the manager - Beth? Thoughtful & efficient.

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  7. Lisa

    Chicago6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A classic Lincoln Park restaurant. Fun on a sunny summer day and on an icy winter day. Great food and great atmosphere.

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  8. Joanne VIP

    Chicago13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 16, 2025

    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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  9. Jeff VIP

    Chicago5 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on February 16, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Terrific, casual, extensive menu, great for kids, parking can be rough.

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  10. Dawn

    Chicago6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 8, 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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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 2024 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 56 times today
Google Map for R J Grunt's

2056 N. Lincoln Park West, Chicago, IL 60614

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • 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
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Delivery & takeout
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