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R J Grunt's, Chicago, IL

R J Grunt's

4.5
4.5
2010 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 19 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for groups
  • 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.

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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
  • Area
    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, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wine

What 2,010 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 offers a nostalgic dining experience with "absolutely delicious hamburgers" and a warm, inviting atmosphere. Located near Lincoln Park Zoo, it's a perfect spot for families and casual meet-ups. Service is often praised as "amazing," and their creative Digital Salad Bar is a modern twist on a classic favorite.

2,010 Reviews
  1. Lisa

    VIP

    Chicago

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined today

    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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  2. Patricia

    Chicago

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    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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  3. Bernadette

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    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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  4. Tyler

    Minneapolis

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    The service and food sucked! And waited so long for everything also For a place that prides itself on their burgers, they do a sub-par job of it

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  5. Nicole

    Chicago

    29 reviews

    4.0

    29 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The fried pickles were excellent and the chicken sandwich was delicious. The cocktails were a little small and the fries were cool (which is disappointing since it’s an up charge). Our server was excellent and the vibe was great.

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  6. Maddie

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Was great! Went to celebrate birthday staff was helpful and gave us good options for birthday treats

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  7. Dominick

    VIP

    Chicago

    15 reviews

    4.0

    15 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Still a fun place. Great burgers. Good French onion soup. A great bit of history now in Lincoln park. Fun to revisit

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  8. Steven

    Chicago

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    I've been going to R J's since it opened. Always a pleasure.

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  9. Carter

    VIP

    Chicago

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Best place to go before Zoo lights in Lincoln Park Zoo. Favorite is the patty melt, but everything is very solid!

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  10. Amber

    VIP

    Chicago

    21 reviews

    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    RJ Grunts is a fun night out for anyone! Food is good and drinks are great! Can go there with friends or family.

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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 2010 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 19 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
  • Area
    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, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wine
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