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    David's Grill

    3.6 (31 reviews)
    Open 5:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    DAVID'S GRILL ATMOSPHERE

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    Quiet
    Divey
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Nizel A.

    I've always been curious about this place since I started coming into the area. Some days it looks pretty empty other days it is packed. Today it is one of the former. Coming in here you're greeted by the cashier. David's grill makes good use of the space... accomodating plenty of seating without sacrificing floor space. It is almost exclusively booths aside from the high chairs so prepare to enjoy your food with strangers. They have a wide selection on the menu arranging from traditional Mexican dishes to American cuisine and even Mediterranean food. The Mediterranean steak intrigued me even though the $14.99 price tag hints at the quality. As with every Mexican restaurant they welcome you with chips and salsa. The salsa itself is good, but the homemade chips are horrendous (most likely fried in very old oil.) The steak was ready in about 10 minutes. It comes with fries caramelized onions, garlic bread and a salad. The portions are great so you won't have to worry about leaving hungry at David's grill. There's a lack of an even crust on the steak and you can tell they cooked it as of it were fajita strips (flipping it a bunch of times, probably not searing it, etc.) which is why it is unevenly cooked. The steak isn't evenly seasoned either, with some parts having too much seasoning while others have too little.

    Steak Taco Dinner
    Elgin B.

    I have a secret... I love hole-in-the-wall taco joints. This love started in college when I used to eat at this random spot downtown called GnG's, which was a diner/ taco joint. You could get amazing tacos and French toast. That spot closed over ten years ago, but you know what's still around and kept me satisfied? David's Grill!! I love this place. It's right on the corner of Cermak and Halsted, and the best part is its parking lot. Yes, the food is what you expect from a taco diner, but it is perfect for a quick meal. I have eaten their breakfast as well, and it's pretty competitive with significant restaurants. Also, the prices are fair as well. You can eat like a king for 20 bucks. For this particular meal, I got a simple two-steak taco with lettuce, tomato, sour cream and beans with a side of fries and a coffee, which tasted as I expected and thoroughly enjoyed. I am writing this review because I want to see more spaces like this get their flowers. The fast, reliable sit-down stop was not the prettiest, but I had a lot of love for the execution. If you want something quick and near Halsted and Cermak, David's Grill is a good choice.

    Corned beef hash and eggs to go
    Bob K.

    Great spot just 5 minutes away from the south loop. An ole school breakfast spot that also has Mexican food served all hours. I am a corned beef hash and eggs guy and I love this spot! Always fresh and hot and great service! Will update when I try the other items on the menu

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    Arlyne R.

    my boyfriend and i have been here a few times and each time the waitress is kind and attentive. the food is good and the prices are great. the place is a bit outdated though. good place to get some quick eats. don't expect a nice fancy restaurant either lol Their menudo is good and doesn't stink or have a strong taste.

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    Food so good it should be a sin. If I could give this place 10 stars I would. So flavorful and tastes homemade.

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    The Purple Pig

    The Purple Pig

    4.3
    (9k reviews)
    2.8 mi
    $$$

    My new favorite restaurant! the food is DELICIOUS and the staff was incredible. I don't give…read morereviews much but just loved it here so I had to :)

    This place had a line that went out of the door during the multiple times I've crossed the…read moreMagnificent Mile bridge in Chicago. Made last minute reservations for brunch next day after the infamous architecture tour. It was quiet as we've put in an early morning. All the more better to savor all intricate dishes from start to finish. Like the name, The Purple Pig, their specialty is pork dishes so majority of our orders were this. Daily special of the bone marrow bacon jam toast - glazed, slippery off the bone, savory and sweet. Always love a good bone marrow dish to get the sweetness off it. This was so good that there were bits of the marrow and jam left stuck to the bone, I took a piece of the toast and scooped the bone dry. Nothing left for anyone to attack this. Non pork dishes were the Mushroom 3 ways and Spanish octopus. Mushroom dish was savory with all the coated sauces elevating this. Spanish octopus was kicked lightly and easily can bite in to enjoy the tender and charred portions. But the award went to my main course - the braised pork shoulder with saffron, apricots and Swiss chard. Aside from the rippable pork meat when dining on it, the sauces fused together on this dish elevated it and had everyone coming back for more. I needed an official Chicago culinary experience and found it at The Purple Pig without a doubt.

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    The kitchen
    Chicago style hot dog
    Chicago style hot dog
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    Boka

    Boka

    4.3
    (1.9k reviews)
    4.2 mi
    $$$$

    2026: Came for a business dinner and was more blown away than last time. The bluefin tart, the Dry…read moreaged tartare, the scallops and the short ribs were all so well put together I am still thinking about them. Highly recommend Boka. 2022: What a great experience. The short ribs were unlike anything I have tasted before. The service, the food and all elements of the meal were a memorable experience.

    (4.35) ~ Very Good Overall Food & Service. The Chef worked at Eleven Madison Avenue, the former #1…read moreRestaurant in the world & my favorite Tasting Menu Experience ever! DRINKS: ** Pinot Noir "The Daily August" August Kesseler Germany = (4.5) Very Tasty ** Water (tap) = (4.25) Very good, must be filtered;) ** Coffee = (4.15) Very fresh FOOD: ** Sunflower Seed Rolls w. Butter = (5) Excellent! ** Dry-aged Pork Loin (see photo) = (5) Excellent! ** Roasted Dry-aged Duck = (5) Excellent! Note: The Whole Duck is for 2-people:) ** Buckwheat Cremeux (see photo) = (4.5) Very Tasty! ** Coconut Caramel Truffle = (4.5) Very Good! ** Braised Asparagus Salad = (4.25) Very good ** Roasted Veal Sweetbreads (thymus gland) (see photo) = (4.25) Very tasty ** Black Truffle Chicken (see photo) = (4.25) Very creative ** Glazed Beef Short Ribs = (4.25) Very tender ** Raspberry Financier (see photo) = (4.25) Very good ** Dry-aged Beef Tartare (see photo) = (4.15) Very good ** Black Walnut Chocolate Cake (see photo) = (4.15) ** Bluefin Tuna Tart = (4) very good ** Brown Butter Roasted Hokkaido Scallops = (4) very good

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    Boka
    Boka
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    Au Cheval

    Au Cheval

    4.4
    (9.6k reviews)
    2.2 mi
    $$

    Burgers were awesome. But Antonio was perfect, and went above and beyond making our dinner special…read more It was my first time in the restaurant and asked if the fries of hash was better, he recommended the fries but later surprised us with the hash comped. But that's not all-- he also came with a sunday "just to celebrate" it wasn't anyone's birthday or anniversary but we definitely were in the mood to celebrate after a night talking with him. Thanks for great service and great food, give Antonio a raise he is AWESOME

    Arrived before having to wait more than 30 minutes as others after me had to. I waited no more than…read more20 minutes for a seat. I got sat at the bar area where you can see all the action of the kitchen. The place is busy and full and I think it's awesome that it's an open kitchen cause you can see the magic happening. My waitress was super friendly and seems like she's used to everyone coming in to try the burger lol I heard her repeat the spiel many times. A single patty is 2 and a double is 3z I went with a double but honestly should have done a single. Food came out quick and the burger is super juicy. Fries were hot and delicious and even though it was the simplest burger I've ever had in my life I would say it's one of my top three favorite burgers I've ever had. Can't wait to come back.

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    The cooks were very attentive!
    The cooks were very attentive!
    Crispy Fries & Potato Hash
    Crispy Fries & Potato Hash
    Wings (very sticky so they come with hot towels)

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    Wings (very sticky so they come with hot towels)
    Ema

    Ema

    4.3
    (2k reviews)
    2.8 mi
    $$

    The atmosphere was great for our 6 person group for brunch! Service was fantastic…read more A very nice ambiance that wasn't too loud for a brunch at 11am where we could all hear each other, sat at a round table so we could see each other. That part was lovely because often I find that with larger groups it's hard to ensure everyone is able to interact (especially since I was taking my parents) Lamb shakshuka was a winner in my book!! So flavorful and perfect hearty brunch. The skewers my parents got were wonderfully cooked. Others got a more standard scrambled egg breakfast that they said was nothing special. Definitely opt for a Mediterranean breakfast if you're at a Mediterranean spot imo.

    I was really disappointed with my experience at Ema. The portions were much smaller than expected,…read moreespecially considering the prices. The biggest issue was that our drink glasses had a terrible odor, as if they hadn't been washed properly. We mentioned it to the manager, who promptly replaced the glasses, and the new ones did not have the smell, which confirmed there was an issue with the original ones. I ordered the short ribs, which cost $35 and the portion was extremely small. One of the pieces was also mostly fat, leaving very little actual meat. For the price, I expected a much better-quality dish and a more satisfying portion. Overall, the experience did not live up to the restaurant's reputation or pricing. Unfortunately, I won't be returning.

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    Ema tables and bar
    Ema tables and bar
    Double chocolate.
    Double chocolate.
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    David's Grill - diners - Updated August 2026

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