Park Grill
2.5
from - Neighborhood: Grant Park Museums
- Millennium Park
- 11 N. Michigan Ave.
- Chicago, IL 60602-4812
- 312-521-7275
- Price range: $$$ ($16-$25)
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This popular contemporary American restaurant in Millennium Park sits in the shadows of the Jay Pritzker Pavilion, and "Cloud Gate" (a.k.a. "The Bean") is essentially on the roof, making it perhaps the easiest-to-find restaurant in Chicago. The dinner menu features not-too-fussy starters such as a lump crab cake and jumbo sea scallops; entrees include Atlantic salmon and a pork shank. The lunch menu features soups, salads, pasta and sandwiches. The signature Park Grill Burger, with toppings such as Herkimer cheddar, applewood smoked bacon and grilled onions, is often mentioned among the tops in town.
In the winter, the Park Grill offers rink-side seats to a 16,000 square-foot ice skating area. In the summer, the rink becomes a 300-seat outdoor dining patio, called The Plaza at Park Grill. The plaza's northern most real estate (previously home to bags games) has been christened the North Lounge, set with sofas and chairs for lounging. A separate menu features cocktails and snacks from the Plaza's menu, plus offerings served just here, such as a taco combo, grilled and chilled shrimp and tableside guacamole.
Getting There
- Cross Streets:
- Michigan Avenue and Washington Street
- Parking:
- Paid Lot and Street Parking Difficult. Discounted parking with validation after 4:30 p.m. for the Grant Park North parking garage (three hours maximum).
- Public Transportation:
- CTA bus: 145-Wilson/Michigan, 146-Marine/Michigan, 151-Sheridan; Red Line "L" stop: Washington; Metra: Electric Line, Millennium Station
- Wheelchair Access:
- Yes
The Basics
- Hours:
- 11 a.m.-9:30 p.m. Monday-Thursday; 11 a.m.-10:30 p.m. Friday; 10 a.m.-10:30 p.m. Saturday; 10 a.m.-9:30 p.m. Sunday
- Cuisine:
- American Contemporary
- Meals Served:
- Dinner, Lunch, and Weekend Brunch. Brunch served 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Saturday-Sunday.
- Price Range:
- $$$ ($16-$25)
- Reservations:
- Accepted. For parties of eight or more a credit card is required to hold the reservation. The North Lounge is first-come, first served.
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Smoking:
- No
- Audience:
- Families. Kids menu.
Features
- Carryout:
- Yes. Grab-and-go counter at the adjacent Park Cafe.
- ATM:
- Yes
- Private and VIP Rooms:
- For 35-40
- Features:
- Kids Menu, Live Performances, People Watching, Prix Fixe Meals, Scenic View, and Tourist Spot. $35 three-course pre-theater menu daily. Live performances outside in the summer.
- Payment Methods:
- Cash and Major Credit Cards
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes. For 300 on the plaza, 100 in the restaurant's cafe area
- Seating :
- For about 180
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"Better than you expect!"
By EnthusedFoodie from Forest Park, July 14, 2009
On our most recent staycation we stopped by the Park Grill for quick libations on a hot Saturday afternoon spent walking Millennium Park. I braced...
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"Terrible Service"
By chitowngirl03 from Northern Suburbs, July 9, 2009
My family (which consisted of my parents - in their 60's - my 2 children and my husband)and I went for the first time to the Park Grill. We wanted...
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"No Gracias"
By Erin H. from Suburbs, June 19, 2008
Spare yourselves. I'll write in sound bites... Our waitress was MIA for most of our dining experience. It was horrendously loud. My watercress sala...
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