About Last Knife

Name: About Last Knife
Address: 168 N. Michigan, Chicago, IL, United States, 60601
Telephone: (312) 392-2440
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.2

4.2

126 Reviews

$31 to $50

Gastro Pub

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Reflecting the incredible energy, style, and distinctive vibe of the City of Big Shoulders, ALK brings a fresh and inventive approach to a gastropub in downtown Chicago. New American modern and classic staples meet a lively cocktail bar complete with a boutique wine list in this inviting challenger to the traditional. About Last Knife is a spot to unwind, a stage to tell your best stories, and above all a place where you know you will have a good time. Plus, we just thought it was a fun name. If we’ve done our job, you’ll remember last night just enough to want to come back.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Gastro Pub, American, Breakfast
Hours of operation
Daily 7:00 am–11:00 pm
Phone number
(312) 392-2440
Website
http://www.alkchicago.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual

Location
168 N. Michigan, Chicago, IL 60601
Neighborhood
Downtown / Loop
Cross street
Randolph
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Model Diet$15.00
ketel one, blueberry infused st. germain, prosecco, fresh lemon
A Lovable Ginger$15.00
tito's, blackberry-lavender syrup, ginger beer, fresh lime
Feeling [Gin] Vincible$15.00
bombay sapphire, prosecco, raspberry syrup, fresh lemon
Don't Call it a Rum Back$15.00
bacardi superior, black currant-mint reduction, fresh lime
Fools Rush in$15.00
makers mark bourbon, pomegranate honey, fresh lemon
Bring Back Sombreros$15.00
cazadores blanco, cointreau, cranberry sage, fresh lime

Drafts

Allagash White, Belgian Wheat, Portland, ME 5.1%$8.00
Revolution Brewing Rev Pils, Pilsner, Chicago, IL 5.5%$8.00
Half Acre Daisy Cutter, Pale Ale, Chicago, IL 5.2%$8.00
Bell's Two Hearted, American IPA, Comstock, MI 7.0%$8.00

Bottles and Cans

Miller Lite, Light Lager, Milwaukee, WI 4.2%$6.00
Corona Extra, Mexican Lager, Mexico City, MX 4.6%$7.00
Goose Island IPA, Chicago, IL 5.9%$8.00
Stella Artois, Euro Lager, Leuven, BE 5.2%$8.00
Deschutes Obsidian, Stout, Bend, OR 6.4%$8.00
Guinness, Stout, Dublin, IRE 4.2%$9.00
Lagunitas a Little Sumpin' Sumpin' IPA, Petaluma, CA 7.5%$8.00
New Belgium Fat Tire, Amber Ale, Fort Collins, CO 5.2%$8.00

Red Wine

Merlot, Canyon Road, California
- Glass$10.00
- Bottle$40.00
Cabernet Sauvignon, Chateau Souverain, California
- Glass$14.00
- Bottle$56.00
Malbec, Graffito, Argentina
- Glass$14.00
- Bottle$56.00
Pinot Noir, Unconditional, Oregon
- Glass$14.00
- Bottle$56.00
Zinfandel / Sirah, Three Valley's, California
- Glass$14.00
- Bottle$56.00
Malbec, Terrazas las Compuertas, Argentina
- Bottle$100.00
Merlot, Rutherford Hill, California
- Bottle$110.00
Cabernet Sauvignon, Two Hands Sexy Beast, Australia
- Bottle$110.00

White Wine

Chardonnay, Canyon Road, California
- Glass$10.00
- Bottle$40.00
Pinot Grigio, Prendo, Italy
- Glass$12.00
- Bottle$48.00
Sauvignon Blanc, Hess, California
- Glass$13.00
- Bottle$52.00
Fume Blanc, Grgich Hills, California
- Glass$14.00
- Bottle$56.00
Chardonnay, Sanford, California
- Bottle$65.00
Gruner Veltliner, Biohof Pratsch, Austria
- Bottle$70.00
Chardonnay, Grgich Hills, California
- Bottle$80.00
White Blend, Annia, California
- Bottle$95.00

Rosé Wine

Shirtail Ranches Rose, Hess, California
- Glass$12.00
- Bottle$48.00
Coteaux d'Aix-en-Provence, AIX, France
- Glass$14.00
- Bottle$56.00

Bubbly

Prosecco, Avissi
- Glass$10.00
- Bottle$50.00
Rosé Prosecco, Le Colture Rosé, Italy
- Glass$14.00
- Bottle$70.00
Champagne, Veuve Cliquot Brut "Yellow Label," France
- Glass$22.00
- Bottle$150.00
Champagne, Perrier-Jouët Grand Brut, France
- Bottle$125.00
Rosé Champagne, Veuve Clicquot Rosé, France
- Bottle$150.00

What 126 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.2

4.2 based on all time ratings

4.2Food
4.3Service
4.3Ambience
3.9Value

Noise • Moderate

126 Reviews

RF
RoryF
Chicago
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on November 25, 2022
overall2food2service4ambience4
they stopped using open table, so they didnt even have us reserved for a table. The food was good but expensive with tiny portions. But afterward both my wife and i felt sick, and she ended up puking later that night. It must have been the salmon or the shrimp we ate.
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OpenTable Diner
Chicago
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on October 22, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food and nice atmosphere
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OpenTable Diner
Chicago
4 reviews
3.0
4 reviews
Dined on October 19, 2022
overall3food3service2ambience2
Dining with friends
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KyleS
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 19, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience5
Like many restaurants, they were short in waitstaff and bartenders, but the folks still had a good attitude and served us great food
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OpenTable Diner
Greater Boston
1 review
vip
2.0
1 review
Dined on October 18, 2022
overall2food2service1ambience2
Service was not good. I could understand if it was busy, but it was not. Seats are very uncomfortable for sitting in the restaurant.
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TKaper
Indiana
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on October 14, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
Took almost an hour to order our entree. Food was delicious and ambiance was cool. Wait wouldn’t have been that big of a deal but we had a 7:30 show. Almost didn’t make it. Overall nice restaurant, great food, reasonable price.
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NicoleW
Seattle
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on October 11, 2022
overall2food3service1ambience2
Food was decent, but overpriced. Service was terrible.
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jimbob52
New York Area
5 reviews
3.0
5 reviews
Dined on October 8, 2022
overall3food5service3ambience3
The food at ALK was outstanding! Our appetizers were wonderful - the shrimp tempura was excellent, as was the salad. For the main course, I ordered Beef Wellilngton with a side of mashed potatoes and my husband had two different kinds of sushi. All of these dishes were great! Food is not the issue with this restaurant. The service here did not match the quality of the food, which is unfortunate. We had a 7:30 reservation and arrived at 7:25. There was no table for us so we were seated at a "hightop" where the manager had been working. Apparently, no wait staff had been assigned to this table because it took 10 - 15 minutes for a waiter to take our drink order. This happened only after we made inquiries from the welcome desk, which was right next to our table, about who would be serving us. He seemed to be totally oblivious to the fact that no one had taken our order. The most unfortunate part of the evening was that, after clearly placing our order for appitizers "to be followed by our main course", all of the food arrived at the table simulaneously. There was, literally, not enough space on the table to place all of the dishes! I asked that the Beef Wellington be returned to the kitchen to be "kept warm" while I finished my appetizer. When it was brought back to the table the heating lamps had turned the original golden brown pastry shell to a dull gray color which spoiled the impact of the dish. The flavor was, however, excellent and the beef tender and delicious. The main course was followed by an order of cinnamon bread pudding and gelato - both of which were wonderful! While the food was outstanding, the quality and level of service was far from acceptable. I would recommend this restaurant for the food - with the understanding that you might have some disappointment with the service. One final note, the cocktails here are very expensive - about $2 - $3 more than we had paid for the same drinks at other restaurants in the area.
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ToddL
Chicago
100 reviews
vip
5.0
100 reviews
Dined on October 7, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Nice concept. Creamed spinach is a must
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ChristyP
Chicago
15 reviews
4.0
15 reviews
Dined on October 7, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience4
Very good and attentive service. Great place to stop before a show!
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PVBfoodie
Jacksonville
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on October 2, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great service and food on a busy Saturday!
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PerleR
Chicago
15 reviews
vip
4.0
15 reviews
Dined on October 1, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
We enjoy the ambiance and shareable plates at the high tops in the bar area.
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Jacksonville
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a great time here last night! Our waiter Ian gave great service and suggestions on the menu and was a generally nice guy. The food was delicious and we will definitely come back!
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MeredithT
Chicago
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 30, 2022
overall4food5service5ambience5
$20 For a cocktail is ridiculous. As is $26 for a burger. Rest of lunch menu was reasonable.
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Glora
Chicago
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on September 27, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food !! Great location. Would definately recommend.
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TheaM
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 23, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fantastic food (beef wellington), drinks (Bloody Mary), and service!
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OpenTable Diner
Nashville
6 reviews
vip
4.0
6 reviews
Dined on September 16, 2022
overall4food5service3ambience4
Great server! She was doing the best she while being by herself. Food was good.
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OpenTable Diner
Tampa
8 reviews
vip
3.0
8 reviews
Dined on September 15, 2022
overall3food3service5ambience5
The pastry on the beef Wellington was raw, we were offered free dessert but we were full so we didn’t get any so the manager did nothing more about the poorly executed Wellington, a shame really. Had better steaks and food at lots of places. The only cool thing about this place is the name and it’s entry way. The server was fantastic, but the food - they can do much better especially being in Chicago. Will not be back.
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JerryB
Chicago
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on September 14, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The filet and ribeye were phenomenal, one of the best steaks we have ever had and one of the best meals we have had in a long time. Drinks were great and service was top notch. Will absolutely be returning to eat again.
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MaxC
Seattle
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 10, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Breakfast by the street in downtown is pretty relaxing. Flavor is pretty good as well.
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RosemaryA
Greater Boston
11 reviews
vip
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on September 6, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Very tasty shishito peppers, ribeye sandwich and ALK burger. Waitstaff was excellent
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DiscriminatingDiner
Columbus
19 reviews
vip
5.0
19 reviews
Dined on September 6, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Such an attractive dining area and bar. Chic! Food was excellent including the filet sliders and creamed spinach. The small bites were plenty filling and delicious for our late evening dinner. Innovative drinks too!
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OpenTable Diner
Coastal Georgia
6 reviews
3.0
6 reviews
Dined on August 21, 2022
overall3food3service4ambience4
Very limited breakfast menu on a Sunday morning. The restaurant was not busy for a place located in a hotel in a busy city, not sure if that’s a good or bad. We should have checked the menu before we sat down since we only found a limited selection. They offered eggs Benedict with salmon. I asked if they could make it traditional without the salmon and they said no. So I opted for the three option omelet. It was tasty but nothing to write home about. Al in all a fair breakfast experience.
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none
Chicago
72 reviews
vip
5.0
72 reviews
Dined on August 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
It was a beautiful but windy day and I asked to sit outside. The said OK, but to let him know when I wanted to go inside. I loved that he knew that I might not last too long outside. The food was delicious and the wine list had a lot of different wines and I had a Basque Rose that I had never tasted and it was delicious.
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Claire
Chicago
12 reviews
vip
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on August 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Delicious food and cocktails, wonderful service!
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OpenTable Diner
Chicago
9 reviews
vip
4.0
9 reviews
Dined on August 16, 2022
overall4food5service5ambience5
The beef Wellington was outstanding!
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Tami
Milwaukee
22 reviews
vip
5.0
22 reviews
Dined on August 12, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We were tired and rolled down to Knife. Drinks, server, food and service was fantastic!
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TerrLayne
Chicago
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on July 31, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
Love the outdoor seating. Perfect for people watching! Our waitress (didn't catch her name) was delightful. Breakfast menu choices were slightly limited. But coffee was great! Convenience won over all since we were staying on site. Great breakfast experience.
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DPFOUR
Chicago
15 reviews
vip
3.0
15 reviews
Dined on July 24, 2022
overall3food3service5ambience4
The service was generally good, the food was tiny portions and heavy handed when it came to salt. Both the menu and wine selections are very limited. The atmosphere is nice, but you shouldn't have to ask for water to be refilled, etc. Not sure that a return visit will happen.
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LedgeT
Washington DC
26 reviews
vip
3.0
26 reviews
Dined on July 19, 2022
overall3food5service2ambience4
Food was great however the restaurant was understaffed. Available staff were working hard and trying to serve all the tables but there weren’t enough.
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OpenTable Diner
St. Louis
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on July 12, 2022
overall2food3service2ambience4
Expensive - no sophisticated service. Food was good.
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OpenTable Diner
Chicago
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 4, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was amazing
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MelvinH
Chicago
12 reviews
vip
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on June 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great time
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OpenTable Diner
Orange County
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on June 28, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
A very fine establishment with great food and even better staff
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FionaH
Edinburgh
8 reviews
4.0
8 reviews
Dined on June 18, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
Enjoyed a lovely steak in this restaurant with very good service from all staff.
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Jess
Chicago
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on June 17, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Had a lovely time and enjoyed drinks and dinner with a very attentive and polite waitstaff. Everything made in-house by skilled artists who are passionate about food and drink.
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OpenTable Diner
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 10, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
Great food
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John
Cleveland
38 reviews
vip
5.0
38 reviews
Dined on June 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Food is very good. The place was pretty loud for not being very full. Our server did a great job.
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MCH85
Chicago
22 reviews
vip
5.0
22 reviews
Dined on June 7, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great dinner. Cocktails before dinner were superb. I had a filet and my wife had the "slide of Beef Wellington". Both were excellent.
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Wendi
Detroit
34 reviews
vip
3.0
34 reviews
Dined on May 29, 2022
overall3food5service1ambience4
Like many restaurants, clearly suffering with staff shortages. The servers seemed to be all in training. Food was incredible.
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Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers

Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

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About Last Knife offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (312) 392-2440.

About Last Knife is rated 4.2 stars by 126 OpenTable diners.

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168 N. Michigan, Chicago, IL 60601

Additional information

Cross street
Randolph
Neighborhood
Downtown / Loop
Hours of operation
Daily 7:00 am–11:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Gastro Pub, American, Breakfast
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.alkchicago.com/
Phone number
(312) 392-2440

About Last Knife

Not available on OpenTable

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Alk-Oholic Drinks

Model Diet$15.00

A Lovable Ginger$15.00

Feeling [Gin] Vincible$15.00

Don't Call it a Rum Back$15.00

Fools Rush in$15.00

Bring Back Sombreros$15.00

Drafts

Allagash White, Belgian Wheat, Portland, ME 5.1%$8.00

Revolution Brewing Rev Pils, Pilsner, Chicago, IL 5.5%$8.00

Half Acre Daisy Cutter, Pale Ale, Chicago, IL 5.2%$8.00

Bell's Two Hearted, American IPA, Comstock, MI 7.0%$8.00

Bottles and Cans

Miller Lite, Light Lager, Milwaukee, WI 4.2%$6.00

Corona Extra, Mexican Lager, Mexico City, MX 4.6%$7.00

Goose Island IPA, Chicago, IL 5.9%$8.00

Stella Artois, Euro Lager, Leuven, BE 5.2%$8.00

Deschutes Obsidian, Stout, Bend, OR 6.4%$8.00

Guinness, Stout, Dublin, IRE 4.2%$9.00

Lagunitas a Little Sumpin' Sumpin' IPA, Petaluma, CA 7.5%$8.00

New Belgium Fat Tire, Amber Ale, Fort Collins, CO 5.2%$8.00

Red Wine

Merlot, Canyon Road, California

Cabernet Sauvignon, Chateau Souverain, California

Malbec, Graffito, Argentina

Pinot Noir, Unconditional, Oregon

Zinfandel / Sirah, Three Valley's, California

Malbec, Terrazas las Compuertas, Argentina

Merlot, Rutherford Hill, California

Cabernet Sauvignon, Two Hands Sexy Beast, Australia

White Wine

Chardonnay, Canyon Road, California

Pinot Grigio, Prendo, Italy

Sauvignon Blanc, Hess, California

Fume Blanc, Grgich Hills, California

Chardonnay, Sanford, California

Gruner Veltliner, Biohof Pratsch, Austria

Chardonnay, Grgich Hills, California

White Blend, Annia, California

Rosé Wine

Shirtail Ranches Rose, Hess, California

Coteaux d'Aix-en-Provence, AIX, France

Bubbly

Prosecco, Avissi

Rosé Prosecco, Le Colture Rosé, Italy

Champagne, Veuve Cliquot Brut "Yellow Label," France

Champagne, Perrier-Jouët Grand Brut, France

Rosé Champagne, Veuve Clicquot Rosé, France

Overall ratings and reviews

Cleaning & sanitizing

Screening

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