Grand Lux Cafe
4.3
from - Neighborhood: River North
- (enter on Ontario Street)
- 600 N. Michigan Ave.
- Chicago, IL 60611
- 312-276-2500
- Price range: $$ ($9-$15)
Grand Lux Cafe is the sibling of the Cheesecake Factory and the third Grand Lux to open in the United States. The same design team that created Cheesecake has filled the space with similar opulent colors, rich appointments and unusual geometric designs.
The global menu offers something for everyone. Appetizers include Buffalo chicken rolls (chicken breast, cheese and Buffalo sauce rolled in a spiced wrapper and fried until crisp) and the grand appetizer platter, a sampling of all appetizers that's big enough for four.
A wide range of entrees includes pasta, seafood, steaks and oven-baked pizzas. Specialties include the chicken Venetian (chicken breast sauteed with mushrooms, shallots, herbs, white wine and a touch of cream) and shrimp scampi (shrimp sauteed with white wine, lemon, garlic, fresh tomatoes, herbs and cream).
Eight of the most popular cheesecakes from the Cheesecake Factory are available by the slice. Grand Lux also has a retail bakery, where you can purchase whole cheesecakes and other house-made desserts to take home. Lunch features several entree-size salads, sandwiches and burgers. Breakfast is served Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m.
Getting There
- Cross Streets:
- Michigan Ave. and Ontario St.
- Parking:
- Paid Lot, Street Parking Difficult, and Valet. Paid Lot: Several nearby. Valet Parking: $9 with validation.
- Public Transportation:
- CTA Bus: #145, #146, #147, #151, #65, #66, #29, #33, #125. Red Line Train: Chicago stop.
- Wheelchair Access:
- Yes. Elevator located in the lobby of the Ontario Street entrance.
The Basics
- Hours:
- 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Mon.-Thurs.; 11 a.m.-midnight Fri. and Sat.; 10 a.m.-11 p.m. Sun.
- Cuisine:
- American Contemporary, International Fusion, Italian, and Seafood
- Meals Served:
- Dinner and Lunch
- Price Range:
- $$ ($9-$15)
- Reservations:
- Not Accepted. No reservations accepted.
- Dress Code:
- Lenient dress code.
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Smoking:
- No
Features
- Carryout:
- Yes. Full menu.
- Features:
- On-site Merchandise and Scenic View. No catering. Retail bake shop. Salad dressings are sold by the pint. No children's menu No preset menu, but regular menu has items geared toward children.
- Facilities:
- Private Party and Banquet Facilities
- Specialties:
- Buffalo chicken rolls, chicken Venetian, Madeira chicken, braised pot roast, cheesecake.
- Payment Methods:
- American Express, Diners Club, Discover Card, Mastercard, and Visa
- Outdoor Seating:
- No
- Delivery:
- No
- Seating :
- For 400
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"Don't think you can leave and still be hungry..."
By jrdragon21 from Bridgeport, July 6, 2009
I have always been a fan of the good ole Cheesecake Factory so it is no surpise that I love the Grand Lux. With a huge dining room and a view of Mi...
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"Surprise, Surprise!"
By Disco from downtown, March 29, 2009
I had always been eager to try this place considering i wasn't impressed by the Cheesecake Factory. To my surprise, it was a good experience. The s...
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"Still love this place"
By eventgirl from Magnificent MIle, February 16, 2009
I've been here a few times and it is always good. The sourdough bread and butter is yummy as are the telephono pasta, sunday pasta, broccoli chedd...
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