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The Grillroom

4.6
4.6
3011 Reviews
$50 and over
Steakhouse
Located in the heart of the Loop & Theatre District, The Grillroom offers a convenient location to relax and enjoy. Warm wood paneled walls, hardwood floors and mood lighting add to The Grillroom's distinctive classic Chicago charm. Enjoy the finest steaks, fresh seafood, pasta, salads and more. A perfect destination for power lunches, business dining, intimate dinners & cocktail gatherings.

For our weekday pre-theatre diners, we highly suggest you are seated by 6:15pm to ensure the dinner experience standards we pride ourselves on. On Saturdays, we highly suggest by 6:45pm. During shows, reservation time slots fill up fast, if you don't see any time frames you are looking for, try giving us a call.

Unfortunately, we cannot take reservations for drinks, desserts or appetizers only.

We offer a grace period of 15 minutes. If you arrive after the 15-minute grace period, even with a phone call, you may be placed on the wait list, simply to be fair to all guests.

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 16 times today

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • Cuisines

    Steakhouse, American, Seafood

  • Hours of operation

    Mon 11:00 am–9:00 pm Tue–Fri 11:00 am–10:00 pm Sat 4:00 pm–9:00 pm

  • Phone number

    (312) 960-0000

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Pay with OpenTable, Visa

  • Dress code

    Smart Casual

  • Catering

    For catering inquiries, please contact our event coordinator at events@grillroom-chicago.com.

  • Private party facilities

    Experience an authentic Windy City steakhouse right in the heart of Chicago’s Loop. We serve Prime steaks, fresh seafood, pasta, salads and more, all presented with The Grillroom’s exclusive flair.

  • Private party contact

    The Grillroom: (312) 960-0000

  • 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, Cafe, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 3,011 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

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  1. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on May 26, 2023

    overall5food4service3ambience5
    This is my second time to this restaurant. When I first went with a friend we had a marvelous experience. I made a reservation but upon arriving the place was not busy but I was given a booth near the restrooms. I ordered a drink that took awhile to come but in the meantime the waitress try to give me a bill before I had anything. I order tomato soup, fish and cheesecake. The soup was tasty. The fish was delicious but too much especially if someone was going to the theater or leave it. The cheesecake was a vanilla bean but I couldn’t taste it but it was good. I had to ask for a refill on my water were other people didn’t. Staff seemed to be hanging around together. Took awhile to get my bill.

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food, delicious drinks and great service! Would definitely go there again.

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  3. Dinner42

    Tampa

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 19, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience4
    Appetizer scallops were amazing. Main entrees were excellent, but sides were just ok. Waiter was very attentive and provided great service.

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  4. SaraG

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My kids and I went before a show last night and it was amazing. I had the salmon salad that they had on special and it was to die for.

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always great food, drinks, and Service. The most consistent restaurant I've been in the City.

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  6. NickA

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 5, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Great service- Great lighting- quiet- but a bit pricey- but it is Chicago 😁😁

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  7. MrsR

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It was an overall great experience all the way down to parking on the street in front of the restaurant.

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  8. Char

    New York Area

    17 reviews

    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on April 29, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    The food was delicious and the steak was cooked perfectly!

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  9. rbeech19

    Chicago

    25 reviews

    5.0

    25 reviews

    Dined on April 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing time, great food, and always great service.

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  10. ScottC

    Phoenix

    6 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on April 21, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience3
    Ok experience but we expected better for the price. My steak was cooked perfectly and I enjoyed it (nice medium). My husband’s steak was much thinner and well done but ordered medium. The bread and Caesar both seemed like day old products and I would not recommend even though the bread was complimentary. Cocktails just ok. Again not a bad experience, service was decent, but for the price we paid we were sure disappointed. Not a good value for hit and miss items on the menu.

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  11. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    6 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on April 17, 2023

    overall4food3service5ambience4
    Great service. Steaks were just ok. Cooked to perfection but just ok from quality perspective.

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  12. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    7 reviews

    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on April 17, 2023

    overall4food3service5ambience5
    Very disappointing steak. Too much char, and lacking flavor

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  13. SCturtle

    Chicago

    20 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on April 15, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    First time dining here Filets we’re FANTASTIC Mashed potatoes and wedge salad great Delicious lemon sorbet and banana fudge gelato We’ll definitely be back

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  14. MaryE

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Medium steak was cooked perfectly, ceaser salad was delicious, and highly recommend the french onion soup and gelato. We were there before going to theater so no empty tables and it was quite loud but thats to be expected at that time. Service was excellent and catered to getting everyone fed and out the door to the theater.

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  15. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent choice every time. Never disappointed. The menu is great! And they design drinks to correspond with the Show across the street! HOW CREATIVE!

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  16. TomM

    Chicago

    32 reviews

    5.0

    32 reviews

    Dined on April 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The meal was delicious. Our server Alex was great. We were going to the theater, he kept us on time without feeling rushed.

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  17. Jackie

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 12, 2023

    overall3food3service5ambience3
    Expense Account restaurant. Good was ok but not good value for money

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  18. Bill

    Chicago

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on April 12, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    I went there for a business lunch and it was great! Bill

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  19. CarolJ

    Chicago

    30 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    30 reviews

    Dined on April 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food service awesome as always Jason and staff were amazing

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  20. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 8, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    Perfect place to dine after the theater. Food was flavorful and well seasoned and staff was friendly and accommodating.

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  21. JohnV

    New York Area

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 6, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience3
    Convenient to the theater, but the meal was not worth the cost. The meal was good, but did not meet the expectations we had given other reviews and that the prices were comparable to high end steak houses.

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  22. Danyliz

    Los Angeles

    13 reviews

    4.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on April 6, 2023

    overall4food3service4ambience4
    Picked this restaurant because it was close to the theater we were going to. Wine, food and service was good. Value was fair, would recommend this spot for its convenient location to theater.

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  23. rbeech19

    Chicago

    25 reviews

    5.0

    25 reviews

    Dined on April 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Julie was our server and she is so personable and friendly - we had an incredible dinner. The food is always so delicious and top notch!

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  24. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My mother and I were seated quickly, and our waitress was prompt to introduce herself. She was attentive to the timeframe that we were working on and at the same time offered us a good amount of time in between servings. The food was as always done just right.

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  25. FelixM

    Chicago

    16 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on April 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    I absolutely love this restaurant. This place can accommodate a large group or something small and intimate. A go to place.

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  26. Disappointed

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 31, 2023

    overall1food1service2ambience2
    We ordered a Tomahawk steak - the final one available in stock - and it was undercooked. They corrected the issue. Baked potatoes were cold - butter didn’t even melt. Flavor on steak was decent - potatoes were subpar.

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  27. Trinka

    Chicago

    199 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    199 reviews

    Dined on March 25, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    White fish and salmon dishes were very good. Cocktail was little watery. Liked “old Chicago” feel of the restaurant.

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  28. Shawn

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great Chicago restaurant!! The perfect fancy and casual setting for those going to the theatre or just a casual night out. Dree how you would like for a nice evening on the town. The food was Scrumptious! The service outstanding and it was an absolutely great meal from start to finish.

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  29. ChrissyH

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing establishment 😊kept me smiling from ear to ear...

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  30. EllenD

    Chicago

    20 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on March 14, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    The food was nicely prepared and delicious- our waiter was very helpful and attentive- nice place to go before going to the theatre.

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  31. NatalieR

    Chicago

    15 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Every time I come to the Grillroom we have a great experience. The service is always fantastic. Our favorite waiter, Charlie is always so friendly and gives good recommendations. He is one of the reasons that I love coming to this restaurant this time we just did appetizers and soup and salad and all the food was spectacular. The carrot cake was also amazing. Best dirty martini in the city.

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  32. CJay

    Chicago

    16 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall3food2service5ambience4
    The food was basic and unnuanced. Apps: We had the calamari which was thin and barely seasoned. We also had the scallops which were okaaay and the bacon bits around it was too chewy. Entree: 22oz ribeye medium-rare. The cook on it was so wierd. The outer layer looked well done and the center was rare. I dont mean red in the middle as it should be. I mean the outer layer was gray to dark and the inside was dsmn near purple. I dont know if they cooked it frozen or something but it was so weird. Our sides were fries and asparagus so nothing too major there. Our service was really excellent though. The server made the overall experience better. If it wasnt for the service, it would have been a 2 star review.

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  33. CarolJ

    Chicago

    30 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    30 reviews

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I had the burger which was outstanding My friend had the pasta with chicken and throughly enjoyed her pasta and enough to take home

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  34. Foodie

    Chicago

    40 reviews

    5.0

    40 reviews

    Dined on March 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    14 oz. rib eye was prepared perfectly and was delicious! Price point is a bit steep. Server, Julie, provided excellent recommendations for a wine list that had multiple offerings but no text comment about flavor profile. Support staff attentive. Perfect location for pre-theater dining at CIBC theater directly across the street.

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  35. Shed

    Chicago

    169 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    169 reviews

    Dined on March 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Selected the restaurant because it was by the theater. But will be going back because of the food, drinks and service. (Shout out to Gregory as our excellent waiter). Wedge salad had great blue cheese. The Tuna special with wasabi mashed potatoes was a winner. Many people were eating the Mac & Cheese - so next time!

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  36. mpm6

    Chicago

    46 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    46 reviews

    Dined on March 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The Grill Room is an Exceptional Value Restaurant right across from the Theatre. Great Location and Value !

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  37. Maggie

    Chicago

    26 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    26 reviews

    Dined on March 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our waiter was very personable. He comped us a dessert for my birthday.

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  38. Chicagovisitor

    Chicago

    42 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    42 reviews

    Dined on March 8, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    This is a solid place across the street from the Theater. If you have tix, this is a no-brainer selection. They understand that people have tix and will move accordingly to get you out of there on time. The food is good, not great. Had the gumbo, solid. The whitefish, was good, but it was breaded and pan fried, would have preferred broiled…but that’s just me. It was enjoyable experience with a fun server and good food.

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  39. KatieF

    Chicago

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on March 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Everyone is so nice and accommodating. We showed up very early and was told it would not be a problem. So many restaurants seems to have a chip on their shoulder if you are early or late. Very nice all around.

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  40. Glenma

    Chicago

    36 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    36 reviews

    Dined on March 7, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Perfect place for dinner before going to the CIBC Theater; right across the street. I had pasta and my wife had a steak. Only negative was her steak was slightly overcooked (she asked for medium rare). Otherwise everything was perfect, especially the service!

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FAQs

The Grillroom is rated 4.6 stars by 3011 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 16 times today
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 11:00 am–9:00 pm Tue–Fri 11:00 am–10:00 pm Sat 4:00 pm–9:00 pm

  • 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, Cafe, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

  • Phone number

    (312) 960-0000

  • Catering

    For catering inquiries, please contact our event coordinator at events@grillroom-chicago.com.

  • Private party facilities

    Experience an authentic Windy City steakhouse right in the heart of Chicago’s Loop. We serve Prime steaks, fresh seafood, pasta, salads and more, all presented with The Grillroom’s exclusive flair.

  • Private party contact

    The Grillroom: (312) 960-0000

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