Crab cakes bad enough to make Ditka cry. Ordered a beautiful looking crab cake with large chunks of crab. A real beauty, only to be dreadfully disapointed by the excessively mustard coated peices of lump crab meat. . Unfortunately, the dish was returned due to being inedible. The server explained the crabcakes are made earlier in the day not at order. Suggestion, approach with caution unless you favor ball park mustard in excessive quantities. The chopped coleslaw accompanied the order allowed for an addition insult...a mouthful of diced onion. The service was professional and handled this situation without complaint. Hopefully The management will try a tasting and revise recipes, or caution customers. read more

No surprises here, still phenomenal! Mike was our server and was exceptional. Running for favorite Espresso Martini. I think this place might have stolen the top spot, just delicious. We ordered the off the menu seafood dinner with shrimp, scallops and an absolutely killer lobster risotto. Such a great restaurant and it always exceeds my expectations. read more

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We made dinner reservations here for Thanksgiving Day. We waited at the bar area for about 10 minutes while we wait for our table to be ready. Once we were seated, our server and the rest of the staff were pleasant and efficient. The a la carte menu is still available to customers but we chose to have the Thanksgiving dinner package. This includes: BUTTERNUT OR MINESTRONE soup, SALAD, a platter of TURKEY BREAST, MASHED POTATO, SWEET POTATO YAM, STUFFING, VEGETABLES, and CRANBERRY SAUCE. There are 3 choices for dessert, we picked PECAN PIE and FLOURLESS CHOCOLATE CAKE. Everything was delicious and even though the place was super busy that evening, all the dishes were served warm and there was no long wait. Our cocktails were also prepared well. The place is clean, the service is great, and the food is satisfying. Parking can be challenging on a busy night but they also have valet available. I will come back to try the dishes from their regular menu, I'm sure they're also good. This is a great choice to have a holiday meal, without spending many hours in the kitchen :) 'Til next time! read more

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Stopped in for Sunday lunch with my sister and brother-in-law. The service staff deliver a high caliber of customer service. Lunch was very nice. Interior could use a refresh, but not a deal breaker. Take a break from the chain mall-based restaurants and swing into Ditka's. Highly recommend the Moscow Mules! read more

I'm disappointed, I had family recommend coming here and heard great things. First off, I liked the atmosphere, very classy. Service was top notch, always refilling drinks and the food came out so fast I thought it was fast food. I got the filet, I'll start off saying that it was cooked to absolute perfection, I've had very few steaks like that. Secondly, that was the most tender steak I have EVER put in my mouth. Lastly, the flavor? I never found it. It was very blah, it didn't taste bad, just didn't have the flavor I like. But, it was a good steak at the end of the day. I wanted to go 4 stars but I just couldn't do it. I'll come back if I'm in the area and try the ribeye next. read more

Came here to meet a friend for a drink at happy hour. I had a Titos on special and she enjoyed a couple craft beers. The bartenders were both amazing and we talked with each of them. They even offer free valet!! Make sure to bring cash for tipping. Its right near the Oakbrook mall so super easy to hit up a movie or enjoy a walk after. read more

Went for dinner and the service was great. We shared the bread starter which you have to order as an appetizer off the menu. That usually rubs me the wrong way, but the bread was amazing and served with a small side of marinated olives. I had the fish & chips - it came with 5 filets! The waffle fries were good but the fish was even better & you could tell they definitely weren't frozen. For dessert, the buuyer pecan ice cream which was served with a Carmel sauce drizzle and extra pecans. Wow! Molto bello!! read more

Ditka's Oakbrook - Bread appetizer with marinated olives - American Near Me - Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois

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Went recently and the service and food were back to expectations. The ribeye was amazing and my family loved the seafood tower. My son got some sort of lobster risotto and he said it was amazing. The only issue is it seems when I go my first steak comes out medium vs medium rare. But they fired up a second one and it was great. read more

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We brought our family for our sons birthday. He wanted prime rib. When I called for the reservation they said they couldn't push 2 tables together. They stated the tables would be across from each other. When we arrived , the entire time we dined the empty table next to us remained empty. They could have easily pushed them together. Service was okay. Unfortunately, the food was terrible. The crab cakes were Luke warm. The rice pilaf was hard and tasteless. The coleslaw tasted like fast food slaw. The entire plate was " white" . No color whatsoever. I wanted to complain ,but did not want a few of the guests to see me complaining. After we got home, I found out every single person in our group did not like their food either. I'm shocked and saddened, especially after $800 later, our experience was so bad. read more

We love visiting Ditka's for family meals during the big holidays, including Thanksgiving and birthdays! We are a steak family through and through and we are never disappointed. We typically order sides for the table to share and it works out well. We do 3-4 sides for six people! It's a large space but it can get a little noisy. As it is Ditka's, the decor is sport themed, but I work in sport business and my siblings are all athletes so we love it as a family! It's a little dark so you may need to bust out the iPhone light. I will say that it is a little pricier for the value and portion sizes. Parking is also a little confusing but doable. read more

Ditka's Oakbrook - Chocolate Cake - American Near Me - Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois

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When I was thinking about where to watch the Bears/Rams game, Ditka's seemed the obvious choice even though I had never been. Steakhouses are not really my thing; I can count on my fingers the number of times I've been to one in my life. But Ditka's seemed intriguing because it was just around the corner from my parents' house. I am really glad this is where I saw the game and can concur with other Yelpers. This is not a Bears-themed steakhouse as much as it is a steakhouse with some Ditka art. Don't expect to see wall to wall memorabilia. But what this place does exceptionally well is food and service. The attentiveness was perfect - not obsequious, not absent. I ate lots of different sides and they were all good: the house salad; oven-fired bread; jalapeño hasbrowns; etc. Even though I did not try any of the entrees or steaks, this is clearly a restaurant for people who care about food. read more

Great atmosphere. Service was superb. Both waiters made sure we were well taken care of. Had the twin filet and crab cake. Didn't need a knife to cut the steaks. They cut easy with a fork and melted in my mouth as I ate it read more

Ditka's Oakbrook - Steak menu - American Near Me - Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois

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I love Ditkas! Food is always excellent. Pork chops are phenomenal. So tender and juicy. We shared the delicious banana cream pie. Service is impeccable. Great recommendations and top notch service. Love the family friendly vibe with steakhouse charm. read more

We've had consistently good experiences at Ditka's in Oak Brook. The restaurant itself is comfortable and classic, with plenty of booths, which is always a big plus for us. The food is very good. My wife usually gets the tenderloin rare with a few sides, while I tend to go with the Ditka's Salad -- I know, we have it backwards. The Aperol Spritz is excellent, and the vodka martini, shaken tableside, is a great touch. The service may be the high point: thoroughly attentive, professional, and polished. It is pricey, but good steaks are expensive almost everywhere these days. I'd put Ditka's somewhere between Morton's and Wildfire -- upscale and well-run, but still comfortable and approachable. Not quite a Capital Grille-level experience, but definitely a very good one. read more

This was my first time here. And I loved it. The wedge salad was the best that I have ever had. I also ordered the burger which was excellent! But the side coleslaw was delicious. It had just a little heat from the jalapeño. Although a little far from where I live, I will definitely come back with friends. read more

This visit was my second visit to Ditka's. My first visit was for my engagement party. We had a party of 20. We got a private room. They treated us like kings and queens. The bartender poured both of my father's drinks so heavy that they warmed up to each other immediately! LOL! This second visit was to celebrate Valentine's Day with my forever Valentine. The first table they gave us was too busy, so we asked for a booth. Without hesitation, they accommodated our request. The ambiance is spot on. The food is as good (and expensive) as you'd expect. But I keep coming back because the service is stellar! read more

Ditka's Oakbrook - Fish and chips - American Near Me - Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois

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The waitress Kate or Katie was amazing first and foremost. We asked for some recommendations and was pleased with listening to one of the dishes because it turned out amazing. Then filet steak well done was excellent and exactly how I like my steak. Burger was so simple but yet so delicious. Definitely would come back! read more

Me and my husband were visiting Chicago to see a football game from California. This was a must stop for us as we are huge Chicago Bears fans. We had made reservations well in advance. When we arrived, the hostess told us there would be a short wait, but she told the same thing to the person ahead of us who did not have any reservations. I'm used to being sat right away when I make a reservation. The atmosphere was giving me a nicer Denny's with some football pictures. It was a bit underwhelming. I was hoping they'd have some memorabilia. We decided to start with the stuffed peppers and I would say those were the highlight of our meal. My husband went for the waffles, which were giving me ego vibes. He was underwhelmed by them also. I went for the Mike's salad and I added fillet. The salad was $14 but the fillet was an additional $17. I'll post a picture of the salad. I definitely wouldn't go back to this restaurant but I guess if you're a huge Chicago bears fan you should go but don't have high expectations. We did enjoy our server who was very friendly and we appreciated his recommendations. read more

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The server was one of the best ever anywhere. I ordered the filet with crab cake. The filet was awesome. Crabcake terrible. Big chunks of crab but the seasoning and breading yuk! read more

Have to give credit where credit is do. Was here for lunch and had a crushing Turkey Ruben. Great server. Great service. Wish I was closer. Well done COACH. read more

Ditka's Oakbrook - Turkey Ruben - American Near Me - Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois

Eh. Thats about it in a nutshell. The server was great though. It's a Texas Roadhouse wrapped up in a sports greats name.

Ditka's is overpriced food and horrible service. The server served me the wrong item twice. I had the halibut. The sauce was too salty, and the fish was overcooked. At a high-end restaurant, the server didn't know what a flat white coffee was. He rudely blew me off when I tried to explain it to him. If they can make a latte or espresso, they can make a flat white. read more

Food is great. Service and ambiance good. We frequent Ditka's often and always enjoy everything. Definitely recommend.

10/10! Seriously soooo good! Our server Dimo was incredible! Highly recommend requesting him. We did the seafood tower- delish! Lobster bisque soup, PHENOMENAL!!! Halibut, soooo good- lobster risotto with scallops and sweet cream corn- amazing! Highly recommend! We can't wait to go back!! read more

This is a cool spot, great vibe, food, and service. We had a fun time and really enjoyed our food. The service was very helpful. We were not rushed. Cocktails were tasty too. We will be back! read more

WOW! WOW! WOW! WOW! WOW! Five Wows is better than Five Stars! If my wife and I show up at Ditka's this Friday we might be considered "Ditka's Regulars!" This Friday Date Night at Ditka's was well-beyond exceptional! We have learned to have high expectations at Ditka's and we have never been disappointed! We had the opportunity to meet Mr. Bryan McDonald an Associate Hospitality Executive Extraordinaire at Ditka's. This Seasoned Professional is no ordinary "Server"! Ditka's is fortunate to have such a wonderful professional on its staff! Bryan is more than a "G.O.A.T."! He is a "B.E.A.ST." With 49 years of experience in hosting blue chip clients and companies at corporate lunches and dinners I can spot a Bryan McDonald anywhere in the Restaurant, Bar, or Lounge! They stand out from the crowd! Bryan is knowledgeable! Bryan is patient. He is more than courteous and he anticipates your desire before you realize that you have a desire! He's very professional and his strategic conversation adds to the meal, ambiance, and experience! He serves Hors d'oeuvres and appetizers like he's serving prime cut beef prepared at the table. He is purposefully surgical in his professional manner. He is more than competent! Bryan added to the value of our perfect ten experience. He was on top of his game with recommendations and beverage choices. He took an ordinary "Happy Hour" and transformed it into a meaningful event! His empirical experience is worth its weight in gold! I expected the food to be good and it was. It was served just right and any condiments requested were promptly served without repeated requests. Bryan's opening presentation added value to the menu and his well-chosen words were tastefully impactful! Bryan is stealth! He intends to be there when you need anything without being in your face, conversation or part of your dinner party! That skill set is rare and usually found in a private server relationship and dining built on years of client server repeat and personalized dining. Mr. McDonald is the kind of server you find with a business card and you ask for him personally whenever you dine at his establishment! I have closed a lot of business deals by letting a Top Notch Professional like Bryan McDonald "Wow" my Clients for me! I don't have to tell you how good the food was! It's better than good! The portions are more than enough and the drinks are to die for! Our dessert was the best Cheesecake I've ever had! Sara A, another fabulous Server at Ditka's sent my wife and me a serving of Mango Cheesecake just because.... DO YOURSELF A FAVOR AND GO AND GET THAT MANGO CHEESECAKE! It is too pretty to eat! The General Manager "Michael" greeted my wife and me at our table! I had to tell him about his wonderful staff and our extraordinary experience! I wanted him to know that he ran a good ship! The staff were well trained with the best attitude in the business! They were happy to add to our experience. The B.E.A.S.T. (Best Ever At Serving and Taste) will always outperform the G.O.A.T. Bryan McDonald is in fact "The Beast"! Thank you for the "Perfect Ten" experience! Lamar and Vanessa Hinsdale, Illinois read more

Ditka's Oakbrook - American Near Me - Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois

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Ate there last night. Johnny our server was great!! Took awesome care of us! Fish and chips were not good, something was off! Will not order that again!! It was busy, but not mobbed! read more

Great happy hour! Great food and drinks during that time. A nice local place to enjoy great time with family and friends.

It was OK. nothing special. I had a steak dinner at the bar so maybe that took away from the ambience and service. Despite being at the bar, you would think the service would be better. The level of service from the bartender was poor. I had to flag down the bartender several times to request butter for the baked potato salt and pepper and get a refill on my drink. Somewhat disappointed, but wanted to try this restaurant since I've heard about it for many years. read more

Ditka's for lunch! Filet mignon with a crab cake on top, mashed potatoes and asparagus! Along with a Mike's Chicken Salad filled with pecans, cranberries, goat cheese, and Granny Smith apples! Wow oh wow this lunch was INCREDIBLE! So mouth watering that we're already talking about when we should go back! The service was accommodating and the ambiance was very pretty inside! read more

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This restaurant is the go to restaurant for my wife and I. The reasons abound. First off, the food is always great and we have tried many of their options. Never had a bad or even average meal here. What's nice is they freshen up the menu by adding a few new items a year during a change of seasons. The Ditka's in Oakbrook offers an excellent dining experience. Both dining rooms are reasonably quiet, even with large crowds, due to carpeting. Great atmosphere to dine or experience a live sports event on TV. They even have a couple party rooms. There is a genuine politeness, friendly nature and helpful spirit from every level of staff up through management. A couple of our favorite servers are Demo and Michael. We met Michael, one of the managers, on Oct 13. He was genuine and awesome to talk to. If you get a chance, say hi to him from Dave and Gina. Do yourself a favor and make Ditka's in Oakbrook one of your places to dine. You simply can't go wrong! read more

We were seated right away. The sports ambiance was as expected. Our server, Cherish, was knowledgeable about the menu. We decided to get the salmon with an appetizer of the bread along with salad and soup which were all delicious. The cheesecake and key lime pie were a great way end the meal. Our service was excellent. The meal was appetizing. We would recommend Ditka's at Oakbrook. read more

I spent my wedding anniversary at Ditka's this week, and I was blown away by the hospitality and food quality. Mike (our server) took care of us, he was a gentleman, at all times he was making sure we were happy, he even went out of his way to give us a complimentary dessert. Above all, It was a 10/10 night, thanks again Ditka's of Oakbrook! read more

The short: beware of add on's to your bill. 3% "restaurant fee" after I tipped 30%. My fault as I did not look at the bill until I got home. Also charge $5 for any "split plate" request. That is stated in the menu The Long: took MIL and wife out for Mother's Day dinner. The cod and seafood linguine were good. However my order of Bolognese Tagliatelle was cold and one step up from Hamburger Helper. Trust me I know. I've eaten tons of it in my life. The service was extremely good and very pleasant. Follow up edit: price points of menu were good except the very high price of beef dishes. Others were very reasonable. Facility was extremely clean, up to date and no signs of long term ware. The end: never again. The "Fee" was the dealbreaker. Got their last buck from me. read more

The service was terrible. I ordered a steak, and the waiter did not ask if I needed a steak knife; I had to wait and ask him for one. He also failed to bring our complete order. This was on February 14, and we had even made early reservations to avoid issues like this. I have been to many five-star restaurants, but this was, surprisingly, the worst dining experience I have ever had. read more

Flew in from San Diego and had to make a stop at Ditka's for brunch/lunch. This place is so clean and the service was fantastic. Very attentive and friendly bar tenders. The restaurant itself was very clean and well maintained. Plenty of bar seating and they offer a pretty great happy hour. The food was fresh and delicious. We ordered the stuffed banana peppers and I now crave them every day! Also ordered a ham & cheese omelette and the California chicken wrap. Can't wait to come back to Ditka's next time we visit! PROS: * great menu options * excellent customer service * delicious food * valet parking available CONS: * parking lot can be tricky, especially when busy read more

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All around a great dining experience. From the start to finish. My steak was excellent.

wife had an appointment at rush hospital so we figured we go to ditkas for late lunch . steven our waiter extremely hospitable and patient. my wife had a mikes salad and the salmon entree and i ordered the fridge burger and my wife had a french 77 cocktail she was extremely happy. everything we ordered had the wow factor . read more

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Had a family dinner here for my 61st birthday, I didn't mind the $400 bill for a family of 5, food was good, waiter was good -HOWEVER the busgirl was horrific, she kept on trying to take our plates while still eating...while eating the pot roast nachos she grabbed the platter and we had to tell her mid air to put it back we are still eating- she actually snarled & mumbled under her breath as she put it back, then again grabbed my husbands fried chicken plate and took off with coleslaw he was still eating... very confusing behavior read more

Ditka's Oakbrook - American Near Me - Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois

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We walked in without a reservation and we're able to be promptly seated (and on a Saturday night) - which was amazing and lucky. Our server was prompt and friendly. We all quickly had drinks. And we never felt pressured to hurry up and order or leave or anything. We started off with the oysters and shrimp cocktail. Both were good. The cocktail sauce had just the right amount of spice/kick. For an entree, I felt like I needed to get a steak, of course. I opted for the filet mignon and got it blue cheese crusted. Unfortunately, they were all out of bernaise sauce. The steak was perfectly cooked. Like, outstanding. Such a great flavorful crust. We enjoyed our meal here and would recommend it. read more

Ditka's Oakbrook - Filet Mignon with Blue Cheese Crust - American Near Me - Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois

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