The Grill on the Alley - Chicago Restaurant - Chicago, IL

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The Grill on the Alley - Chicago

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Address:
909 N. Michigan Ave.
Chicago, IL 60611

Neighborhood:
Gold Coast / Streeterville

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Cuisine:
American

Price: $30 and under

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The Grill on the Alley - Chicago Details

Dining Style: Fine Dining
Website: http://www.thegrill.com
Email: ChicagoGrill@Grillconcepts.com
Phone: (312) 255-9009
Hours of Operation: Breakfast Daily: 6:30am - 11:00am, Lunch Monday-Saturday: 11:00am -4:00pm; Lunch Sunday: 11:00am-3:00pm; Dinner Daily 4:00pm-10:00pm
Payment Options: AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Cuisine: American, Steak, Seafood
Executive Chef: Anselmo Chemo Gallegos
Dress Code: Business Casual
Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
Additional Details: Banquet/Private Rooms, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Full Bar, Late Night, Non-Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Personal wines welcome (corkage fee applies), Smoking Area (bar only), Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
Private Party Facilities: Three private dining rooms available that can accommodate parties between 8 and 200 guests.
Private Party Contact: Tess Mckiernan (312) 255-9071

Getting there

Cross Street: Delaware & Michigan
Public Transit: Chicago Red Line
Parking: Valet
Parking Details: Parking Garage in Westin hotel 24 hours.

A word from The Grill on the Alley - Chicago

Inspired by the legendary grills of New York, Chicago, and San Francisco, The Grill on the Alley features favorite American Classics: grilled steaks, chops and fresh seafood.

The Grill on the Alley - Chicago

4.1

122 $30 and under restaurant

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130 Current Reviews

Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews

Overall

(Outstanding) 4 / 5

Food

(Outstanding) 4.1 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 4.1 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 4.1 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

130 Current Reviews

Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews

Overall

(Outstanding) 4 / 5

Food

(Outstanding) 4.1 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 4.1 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 4.1 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

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Diners classify this restaurant as:

special occasion(47)
great for lunch(32)
romantic(32)

neighborhood gem(30)
fit for foodies(29)
good for groups(28)

Current OpenTable.com Diner Reviews (130)

Overall rating

(Fair) 2 / 5

Dated place. Service was awful!!!

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Dined on 04/09/2012

2004

Dined on 04/09/2012

2004

Food

(Poor) 1 / 5

Service

(Poor) 1 / 5

Ambiance

(Poor) 1 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Dated place. Service was awful!!! One of the servers was offended when we ordered tap water instead of bottled. This placed needs new decor as well as new menu. We went for lunch and it was really pricey. The cheapest glass of wine was $12. You can find a better place nearby. Even the cheese cake factory is way better! I ordered fish tacos (2 for $14) they were small and really fishy. My wife ordered a chicken club sandwich and it was like 1/2 pound of bacon and 2 little strips of chicken. Everything was unseasoned and tasteless. We are not coming back."

Dined on 04/09/2012

2004

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Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

We came in for lunch. The

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/02/2012

2010

Dined on 04/02/2012

2010

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"We came in for lunch. The menu was packed with a ton of dishes that all sounded fantastic. We had a hard time choosing. The drinks were very good. The service was just a little slow, considering we were one of only a handful of tables."

Dined on 04/02/2012

2010

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Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

My date and I really enjoyed

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Dined on 04/02/2012

2010

Dined on 04/02/2012

2010

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"My date and I really enjoyed The Grill. Great food, great service, great ambience. I would definitely recommend this restaurant to friends."

Dined on 04/02/2012

2010

Special Features: neighborhood gem, romantic

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Overall rating

(Poor) 1 / 5

This restaurant doesn't compare

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/02/2012

2010

Dined on 04/02/2012

2010

Food

(Fair) 2 / 5

Service

(Fair) 2 / 5

Ambiance

(Fair) 2 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"This restaurant doesn't compare to the Beverly Hills original. The bread is of lesser quality. The Caeser salad lacked the great taste. My order came out incorrect. The quality of the steak was disappointing."

Dined on 04/02/2012

2010

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Overall rating

(Good) 3 / 5

We wanted a fun neighborhood

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/20/2012

2007

Dined on 03/20/2012

2007

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Good) 3 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"We wanted a fun neighborhood place while visiting Chicago and this wasn't exactly what we wanted. We are in our mid-thirty's and I guess it felt a little old and many many business people. Very tasty, a little overpriced but was really good and nice overall. It felt like old Chicago, which I liked."

Dined on 03/20/2012

2007

Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, romantic

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Overall rating

(Good) 3 / 5

Great wine list, but once

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/16/2012

2001

Dined on 03/16/2012

2001

Food

(Good) 3 / 5

Service

(Good) 3 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"Great wine list, but once the service got really slow. I was expceting a lot more since the Grill in Beverly Hills was so great. Probably stick with Captial Grill in Chicago as our gotta-go-to night out."

Dined on 03/16/2012

2001

Special Features: notable wine list

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Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Comfortable booths with attentive

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 02/19/2012

2010

Dined on 02/19/2012

2010

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"Comfortable booths with attentive servers,Steaks were outstanding."

Dined on 02/19/2012

2010

Special Features: notable wine list, romantic

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service & food are exceptional.

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 02/26/2012

2006

Dined on 02/26/2012

2006

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"Service & food are exceptional. I would choose Grill on the Alley over any other in the city! I love this place!"

Dined on 02/26/2012

2006

Special Features: good for groups

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Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

The grill was more laid back

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 02/25/2012

2012

Dined on 02/25/2012

2012

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"The grill was more laid back than expected. Awesome waiter that continually was making sure everything was going well. Recommendation : the grill fudge brownie pie. One of the best desserts I've ever had!"