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The Grillroom, Chicago, IL

The Grillroom

4.5
4.5
3182 Reviews
$50 and over
Steakhouse

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 21 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for business meals
  • Great for creative cocktails
Treat yourself to expertly crafted dishes, bold flavors and a stylish vibe at our modern Steakhouse in the heart of Chicago. We proudly serve Allen Bros. award winning steaks, the freshest seafood, pastas, and more. Enjoy steak and style all just steps away from the top hotels, theaters, shopping and the bustling business district.

Having dinner before a show or event? 🎭
We are located directly across the street from the CIBC theater & within close proximity to several surrounding venues including the Cadillac Palace Theater, Nederlander Theater and Chicago Theater.

To ensure the dinner experience standards we pride ourselves on, please allow at minimum 1.5 hours for your reservation with us.

• For 7:00 PM shows: please be seated by 5:45 PM
• For 7:30 PM shows: please be seated by 6:15 PM
• For 8:00 PM shows: please be seated by 6:45 PM

After these times, pre-theater guests are welcome to enjoy offerings at the bar. We look forward to making your time with us special!



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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse, American, Seafood
  • Hours of operation
    Mon, Sat 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Tue–Fri 11:00 am–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (312) 960-0000
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Pay with OpenTable, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Private party facilities
    For reservations of 13 or more, private dining and event inquiries, please visit www.grillroom-chicago.com & click on the EVENTS tab to fill out an online submission form. The online inquiry forms will go directly to our event coordinators.
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown / Loop
  • Cross street
    Dearborn or State
  • Parking details
    Public parking lot accessible from Dearborn one half block north of Adams on the east side, as well as many other lots in the area.
  • Public transit
    Walking distance from multiple lines (Red, Green, Blue, Brown) as well as walking distance to the Metra Stations.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 3,182 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
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Grillroom offers a "fantastic experience" with "superb service" and delicious food, perfect for theatergoers. Guests rave about the "exceptional steaks," lobster mac and cheese, and "amazing atmosphere." Conveniently located across from CIBC Theater, it's ideal for pre-show dining. The "attentive staff" ensures timely meals, enhancing your dining pleasure.

3,182 Reviews
  1. Kelly

    VIP

    Chicago

    33 reviews

    5.0

    33 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Steaks and sides were great, and service. Entree salads were mediocre. Great place to go before a show.

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  2. Denise

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    It was a Monday at dinner time. My steak was a little to char on the outside for my liking. Serving was good

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  3. Jeffrey

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic food, lobster Mac and cheese and seafood salad were to die for... Service was superb, great meal before the theater

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  4. Julie

    VIP

    Chicago

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    So appreciative of the hostess and waitress. We ran late and they accommodated us and made it a wonderful evening. Food is always consistent and delicious.

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  5. Joe

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was great and service was outstanding would definitely be going back.

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  6. Carl

    VIP

    Chicago

    66 reviews

    5.0

    66 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We dine here frequently. It is our favorite for pre-theater dinner. Everything, including service, is always excellent.

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  7. Tim

    VIP

    Chicago

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic experience all around. Service, food, drinks, pacing- exceptional steaks and very fairly priced. Will definitely be back.

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  8. Tamarra

    VIP

    Chicago

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on February 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food and service were amazing! So happy they are open again. Seeing a show at the CIBC was not the same without The Grillroom!

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  9. Najgee

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was amazing the lamb chops were well seasoned the lobster Mac and cheese was a1 good cheese pull lobster was fresh

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  10. Adam

    Chicago

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on February 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The atmosphere was nice, the server was excellent and the food was good. No complaints at all

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FAQs

The Grillroom offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (312) 960-0000.

The Grillroom is rated 4.5 stars by 3182 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 21 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for The Grillroom

33 W. Monroe, Chicago, IL 60603

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Dearborn or State
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown / Loop
  • Hours of operation
    Mon, Sat 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Tue–Fri 11:00 am–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse, American, Seafood
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Public parking lot accessible from Dearborn one half block north of Adams on the east side, as well as many other lots in the area.
  • Public transit
    Walking distance from multiple lines (Red, Green, Blue, Brown) as well as walking distance to the Metra Stations.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Pay with OpenTable, Visa
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (312) 960-0000
  • Private party facilities
    For reservations of 13 or more, private dining and event inquiries, please visit www.grillroom-chicago.com & click on the EVENTS tab to fill out an online submission form. The online inquiry forms will go directly to our event coordinators.
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