DMK is one of our absolute favorites. The food is always incredible, and the quality never misses. The burgers are cooked perfectly, the toppings are fresh, and the fries are some of the best anywhere. Every time we go, the service is friendly and the atmosphere feels easy and welcoming. We've been going here for 10 years now. It's a place that just gets everything right! Great food, great people, and a consistent experience every visit. Always looking forward to coming back. read more

DMK Burger Bar - BYOB Build Your Own Bacon, avocado, egg - Burgers Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

3.5 stars Attention vegetarians: The fries are fried and brined with beef tallow*. You can get a vegetarian version of the sweet potato fries. We popped in here for a quick bite before husband's show in Wrigleyville. It was pretty empty what we arrived and the overall ambiance feels sterile. It did pick up with more tables while we were there. I got the veggie version of the Little DMK and the Lazy Refresher mocktail. *I ordered fries for us to split, which is when the waitress warned me about the fries. I really appreciated the call out, but was surprised it wasn't on the menu itself. Husband got the patty melt and noted that the beef tasted very peppered. Both burgers were fine. My drink was a little sweet, but overall good. Staff was friendly and attentive, but even if I were in the neighborhood, I don't see it as a place we'd frequent. read more

Fried pickle: fresh and hot and crispy. Great appetizer Brussel sprouts: very caramalized, right amount of seasoning Chicken wings: chipotle bbq cover is slightly sweet which is good. Which the flavor a bit stronger Churro shake: love the chunks of churro in it Backyard bbq burger: pretty good as a burger and I don't really care about burgers that much Price is pretty decent for this amount of food read more

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Yes- love it here. Awesome veggie burger and sweet potato fries. Had a great time. YUM!!!

Stopped by on a whim and so glad that we did. Tried the burger of the month, The Gobbler, and that alone made the trip worth it. The fries were crisp and peanut butter shake was delicious. We went on an early Saturday afternoon and there was little wait and our server was very attentive and checked in frequently. read more

The service was subpar. The wait time for food and drinks were extremely long even when the restaurant was empty. To make matters worse.... I got sick from the food overnight, throwing up! I would not recommend this place. DMK used to be the spot with good food, service and ambience. I am not sure what happened. I would not recommend DMK at all. There is a reason why it was empty on a Saturday night. Save yourself the headache and stomachache. Not worth it! read more

Service was good. The toppings are the burgers are great, the burger itself was disappointing. There are just so many better burger places in Chicago. At the price point the value for the burger was not great. The onion fries weee amazing though!! read more

DMK Burger Bar - Chili-Rubbed Onion Strings - Burgers Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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This is a takeout review only, as the inside of the place is very nice and the staff seemed helpful. Burgers were not good. Meat was poor, buns not toasted, disappointing for the price paid. read more

When you're featured on Food Networks Diner, Drive Ins and Dives AND named Chicagos most Iconic Burger by Eater magazine- you gotta be doing something right and DMK has definitely made their presence known in the Burger world! To go along with their great food, DMK Burger Bar also features trivia night, happy hour, football game-day specials and more! I loved how soft and fresh the Artisan buns were for the burgers. I was literally in awe of them The chili rubbed onion strings are like the Auntie of regular onion rings- they're an upgraded version, with the perfect blend of seasonings! My friend/neice tried the Sunrise burger while I had the turkey burger with a fried egg and avocado added - extremely good seasoning and flavor on them and they have so many craft burgers that you can choose from. However, I gotta put the spotlight on the apple pie shake! It's their shake of the month and it's beyond delicious! It has pie pieces inside of it!! Now with ANY OF THEIR SHAKES - YOU CAN MAKE IT BOOZY AND ADD A SHOT OF WHATEVER YOU WANT! I added a shot of bourbon to mine and it was soooooo good! I'm definite going back bc I want that chicken sandwich next...... and another boozy shake! read more

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I kid you not - DMK Burger Bar has the BEST turkey burger in Chicago! This spot is one of my new favorites in the Lake View East neighborhood and has a great menu filled with lots of American favorites - including a bunch of delicious and innovative burgers! We tried a little bit of everything, so here's the full list: Parmesan Truffle Fries Apple Manchego Salad Blueberry BBQ Chicken Wings Guacamole Burger Grilled Turkey Burger Boozy PB Chocolate Banana Shake We had a phenomenal time here and everything we tried was DELICIOUS - plus our service was great! We also had a couple cocktails which were great too - you truly cannot go wrong here! **Please note that although I received this experience for free, all of my opinions are honest and entirely my own.** Follow @Corrine_Eats on Instagram & TikTok for more! read more

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Food was good. Service was good, but slow. However, there was 1 server and she did a great job and we didn't mind. Ambiance was gray and not really inviting. What I didn't like and reason I won't be back is because they use Sunday checkout (CO), which automatically charges you 3% and a "Sunday platform fee." When you leave a tip you are leaving a tip on the additional 3% + the platform fee. Our total was $39.00 3% surcharge $1.16 (on the $39) Taxes $4.21 (on the $39 food + $1.16 surcharge) Sunday CO $1.49 (on food + surcharge + taxes) Now comes the tipping: 1. They encourage you to tip 26%. 2. They don't let you tip less than 21% 3. They charge NOT on the cost of food, but the food + surcharge + taxes + Sunday CO fee) 4. They do not allow you to tip less than 21%. My total came out to $54.93 It should have been $50.99 (food x 20% tip + taxes on food). May not seem like much, but it's an additional 7.7% more. I won't be back. And if I do, I'll be paying in cash to avoid fees on top of fees. read more

I went to DMK Burger Bar for the first time recently and everything was delicious! They have a full bar and their drinks are great and the beer selection was spot on. This is great for a group dining option since they have generous sized shareable dishes that are also amazing! Service was fast. I definitely will be back! the Brussels sprouts were my favorite! read more

DMK Burger Bar - Burgers Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Trying grass fed beef burger for the first time and it was so good! Went on a Friday evening and it was full house. I went on a rainy night so wasn't expecting it to be so busy, but loved the ambiance for a Friday evening. Despite how packed it was, service was great and food didn't take long. Here's what we ordered: -sunrise burger: perfect combination of jalapeño, runny egg, and bacon. It was so delicious. -big DMK: my dining mate who typically order medium rare (not sure if he did this time) said it was a bit dry. Would opt for a single patty next time -fries: Parmesan cheese & truffle cream. Need I say more? It was addicting with the burger. The cream dip made it fun to eat fries and I couldn't stop going for it. -wings & drums: blueberry bbq & buffalo. Honestly, the color of blueberry bbq was intimidating but once I got past the colors, it was sweet bbq and was tasty. I preferred blueberry bbq over buffalo, but I liked the onion strings that came with it. -Brussels sprouts: I always order Brussels sprouts whenever I can and this was crispy, yet sweet. Some places make it soggy and I hate it but this was warm in the center, crispy on the outside. It was a perfect mix w bacon, cheese, and glaze. One of my favorite. Drinks: -hibiscus refresher: so pretty in color. Not to sweet. I liked the touch of tea and lemon flavor, that wasn't too strong in tea flavor Buzzin: I like gin so I ordered. Not as sweet as hibiscus drink but it was a good one to finish off my meal. read more

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Stopped in for dinner the other night and had nice dining experience. Had the Guacamole Burger that came with 1/3lb patty cooked perfectly, jack cheese, guacamole, chorizo and chipotle aioli. Bun was toasted and buttery and added a lot to the burger. Service was quick and friendly. Cool and clean dining room was inviting. read more

DMK Burger Bar - Guacamole - Burgers Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I have been meaning to check this place out for years!! As Chicago knows we have many options for great burgers, but this was fantastic. I met an old coworker here and we had 2 burgers and fries. She ordered the #6 Guacamole Burger and I made my own (cheese, onion straws, bacon). She got angry fries and I got sweet potato. Everything was really good- the potato bun was nice and soft, the burger juicy flavorful, toppings fresh, fries crisp. I really love that they use grass fed beef. We ended up splitting their seasonal milkshake, which was Marshmallow. It tasted like a campfire. The restaurant wasn't crowded when we went, but is very dark inside no matter what time of day it is. It gives off bar vibes. Our server was helpful and made us feel welcome. I would absolutely come back here. Overall experience 5/5. read more

DMK Burger Bar - #6 Guacamole and #14 BYOB Build Your Own. Sweet Potato Fries (regular) and Angry Fries (regular). - Burgers Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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DMK definitely satisfied my burger craving! I ordered the Rambler burger and Parmesan truffle fries (shareable size), and the sauce for the fries was delicious. They also have trivia on Thursdays, which we didn't stay for but looked fun! Overall, friendly service and great food! read more

DMK Burger Bar - #11 Rambler #7.5 Lil DMK Parmesan Truffle Fries (large) - Burgers Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I come to DMK for trivia a few times a month. Usually I just drink some beer or snag a milkshake, but every once in a while I decide to get a full meal and it delivers. The sunrise burger was one of the best burgers I've had in my life, but I just wish I had had more of it. Overall, DMK exists in that awkward price range where it's not cheap but I'm not quite comfortable paying the prices for the meal and a side because it's not quite a luxury spot either. Maybe that's just a me problem, but that's how I am. read more

DMK Burger Bar - #4 Sunrise - Burgers Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Second hit of the day in Chicago. DMK Burger Bar. I had the Bison Burger. I was kinda scared because I've never had goat cheese, bison or blueberry sauce on a burger but OMG it was so good. He had the Grass Fed Beef Burger which he appeared to enjoy as well. read more

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Came here for the Bachelor finale and it was such a vibe. It got busy but service and food was good. Will definitely be coming back. read more

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I remember I first visited DMK when they opened their original location in 2009. They were THE hotness in Lakeview for elevated burgers with creative toppings. It's so exciting that they've now been operating for 15 years as one of the most beloved burger joints in Chicago, still serving tasty burgers using 100% grass-fed beef patties on their signature artisanal buns. We recently had the opportunity to visit and loaded up on several menu items. Our favorites were the Big DMK, the Parmesan Truffle Fries, the Chipotle BBQ Chicken Wings and the Churro Shake. The Big DMK is their version of a Big Mac and it is massive. It comes with double grass-fed beef patties (2/3lb), American cheese, pickles, lettuce, tomato and DMK sauce. This thing is juicy! We also really loved the DMK sauce. The Parmesan Truffle Fries were yummy and just one of SIX different fry styles that are available at DMK. They've got some other fun ones like Angry Fries and Blue Cheese & Bacon Fries. You have to appreciate a place with an impressive fry game. The Chicken Wings were plump and tender, and the Chipotle BBQ sauce was finger-licking good. Finally, I love churros, and really anything cinnamon in general, so you know when I saw their Chef's Feature was a Churro Shake, I had to order it. Skip the straw, this thing requires a spoon! It's filled with big dreamy chunks of churro and will melt your heart with every bite. If you're looking for that solid burger, fry and milkshake combo, DMK is a great option. They also have a nice cocktail and beer selection, if you're feelin' frisky. read more

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Decided to check out the Happy Hour deal (details below) at DMK and was not disappointed! We went around 5:15 on a Wednesday and it wasn't super crowded even though it's a smaller place. The Guacamole burger was delicious and the fries were pretty good, too, especially the cheddar fries. Happy Hour (M-F 3-6) - $5 large salt and pepper fries (regularly $8) - $12 cheeseburger sliders (3) - $1 off select drafts (including a rotating cider!) - $6 margs (I think I missed a few of the drinks deals) read more

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Used to be one of the best burgers in Chicago, but they've changed their buns, which are now too thick and dry. Also, they no longer have 2 of the great salads they used to have. Service is great, but the ambiance has suffered with a drop-off in customers. I'd love to see them go back to using a thinner, moister bun like the one Mott St. uses for their amazing burger. read more

The burgers and French fries were exquisite. The service was fast and knowledgeable. We will definitely come back!

We were there on a Tuesdays around 7-8pm and it was just one other table being used. We used to go to DMK often about 10 years ago and man we were disappointed. All of theburgers we loved were off the menu. My wife got the jalapeño popper burger and yikes was it bad. No more bison burger. No more gringo micheladas. Service was good but food as big time meh. read more

Good place for burgers even though it gets expensive. It's not any kind of surprise because of the hip location. DMK has mostly a menu of burgers. Other things include some pretty good drinks and side items. The biggest problem is the price, and there's limited vegan friendly items and toppings. After going past here many times before, we finally got a chance. It looks more like a bar than a restaurant. The bar area was where most people were at, and the rest of the place was full of empty tables. It was early, but time for happy hour. They had a few drink specials. It was $6 for an Old Fashioned. We thought these were kind of small, but these were pretty strong. As for the food, we had limited choices. We got the only vegetarian burger, the House Veggie And Grain. It's $12 for a pretty big burger. This came with cheddar, which I left off, eggplant, and tomatoes. Good stuff but expensive. They could use more toppings that aren't bacon, cheese, and mayonnaise. Fun place to hang awhile. It has better prices on the drinks than on the food. They have better prices at happy hour so come then and save. read more

DMK Burger Bar - Old Fashioned With The House Veggie And Grain - Burgers Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Delicious burgers and so much to choose from! You have to order fries separately which is a bit annoying because it ends up being pretty pricey, but overall tasty and great service. They have trivia on week nights with good deals as well. The inside is very casual with tons of seating and a large bar. read more

Went today hadn't been in a while. Food was good and service too but when time for bill came they have this QR code pay on table. Your choice is 21-23-26% tip no option for custom. Tip is calculated on tax and fees too. Then there is a service fee added to bill can't remember 2 or 4 % Then there is a $1.99 platform fee. Needless to say I will not be returning it is shameful to treat customers this way. read more

Fun spot for burgers and fries. I reserved space at the Kings table but was seated at a small 2 person table instead. If you are reserving on OpenTable you may not get the table type you request. This is a relatively pricey place for burgers. They do have Happy Hour specials every day if you're looking to save money. I ordered a dirty martini and while it was well made, was missing a key ingredient - Olives! Our server also brought the wrong beer (canned instead of draft). I loved the parm fries, the large was huge. The chili is on the sweet side. Burgers are good and served with a handful of lettuce on the side. This was a fun place to try, but we won't be running back. read more

This place is amazing! The staff is friendly, the restaurant is very chill and the food is good! Melissa was our server, she made my daughter feel so good. She smiled the whole time from the attention and gentleness she showed throughout or dining experience. I would like to give a special highlight to their bison burger with blueberry bbq sauce. This might have been one of the best burgers we've had in a while. We topped it off with their incredible red velvet milkshake, we simply couldn't ask for a better dining experience. Meter parking was easy to find, there is also a nearby train station. Such a cool place to enjoy for various reasons. Not to mention, there's a full bar. This place truly won't disappoint read more

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The Sheffield Burger was the best I ever had, honestly! My son had just asked me a few days earlier what my favorite burger ever was, and after this outing I changed my answer. Awesome brussel sprouts as well. Server was also very good. Highly recommended. read more

Why are the bartenders so miserable here? Hospitality at DMK is not what it use to be. Food is still great. Please bring back Petersons ice cream for the shakes. read more

DMK has pretty great flavor/topping options for their burgers, and you can't beat the location!! As you can see in the photos, I thought their presentation left a lot to be desired. The beef patties look really tiny compared to the bun which didn't have much flavor, which left the texture and flavor ratio off, as well. I thought the toppings of the guacamole/chorizo burger and bison burger were amazing, but the burgers (meat) themselves were just meh. It's hard to have a great burger without the base holding it together, and I think there are quite a few better options in the area in that regard! Others have a better basic burger, but DMK wins on flavor if that's what you are looking for! Personally don't think I'd return, but I understand why they have their niche. Fries were solid, and the ordering online process was very smooth! read more

DMK Burger Bar - #5 Bison - Burgers Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Don't door dash from this place. I ordered a salad with extra avocado and it came with ZERO avocado. The lady on the phone said she was perfectly ok with me leaving a bad review. Seems like they really don't care about their business or customers. read more

Gluten free options!!! Burger in lettuce wrap was delicious. Gluten free bun was also good. They forgot to give me honey mustard, but burger was so good it didn't matter. I wish they had a gluten and diary free almond or cashew milk shake to go with the gluten free burger. read more

I have been going to DMK for YEARS! Probably around 10 realistically... Whenever my family comes to town, DMK is a MUST. I tried to get in contact them multiple ways over a 2 week period so that I could make a reservation - and no response in any format. Instagram, Email, phone call, you name it. I have never experienced anything like this from them so that was weird.... I tried to keep reaching out but have not gotten any response and it has been two weeks. I even reached out via email to the restaurant group ownership - still nothing. Very strange!! Are they closed? Are they giving their employees a month off? I have questions! read more

DMK does everything right, which is probably why it's been around for so long!! I love that they do a burger special - I tried the jalapeño popper burger and loved it. The staff was so attentive to me. And the inside is so spacious! You HAVE to order their milkshakes - they're to die for!! read more

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If you're a burger enthusiast, DMK Burger Bar in Lakeview is a must-try! With a wide array of options, including gluten-free items, they cater to a variety of dietary needs--a major plus! Their 100% grass-fed beef, bison, and turkey burgers served on artisanal buns are not only delicious but made with quality ingredients. And I could tell! *chefs kiss* They were featured on the Food Network and recognized as one of Chicago's most iconic burger spots, and now I see why they are a top spot when it comes to the burger scene. **What We Tried:** Golden Gate Spritz & Blood Orange Loco: These were just okay/average cocktails IMO. Backyard BBQ Burger: My dad said it was juicy and flavorful. -BYOB (Build Your Own Burger): I customized mine (beef/cheese/egg/bacon/lettuce/tomato/chipotle sauce on the side) and really enjoyed it. Presentation was nice as well. Parmesan Fries with Truffle Cream: A fav! Crispy and fresh. No fry was left behind! Sweet Potato Fries with Lemon Tabasco Aioli: Pretty good, but have had better. I usually like them a bit crisper. Crispy Brussels Sprouts: Really good! The parmesan, bacon, and maple honey glaze combo was perfection. Milkshakes Cookies N Cream & Banana Chocolate): creamy/thick which was delightful because I hate "watery" shakes. Really good wrap up to the meal. For those that like activities, DMK Burger Bar offers fun extras like trivia nights, happy hour, and even Bachelor Nation watch parties. Football game-day specials are also available for sports fans. Overall, the food was solid, and the variety makes it worth a return trip! read more

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Great food! Awesome burger. I dined there while a family member had a procedure at the hospital nearby. The food helped to put me at ease. Highly recommended. read more

The trend right now it seems is to make smaller burgers that are smashed so thin that you need two patties to just make it seem like there is one burger. However, I'm glad that DMK Burger is sticking to its guns and still making some thick juicy burgers. I went there recently after many years and I loved it just as much as the last time I had been. First, the interior is super cool. It has exposed brick and plenty of TVs to watch sports on. Second, the food is as good ever and it rivals any trendy burger spot. When I was there I ordered two burgers, the classic Big DMK (a bigger clone of the Big Mac) and the French Dip Burger (their current burger of the month), an apple pie milkshake (their current milkshake is the month), chicken wings, cheesy fries and the sea salt and pepper fries. If you like pumpkin spice, you'll love the apple pie milkshake. Or course, the burgers and fries where amazing. The French dip burger came with au jus to drop it in, and the Big DMK is always a go to. However, the pleasant surprise for me was how good the chicken wings were. The sauce was delicious and the chicken was tender. Third, the service was great. Our waitress was friendly and helpful. In sum, this is still one of the top spots in Chicago for burgers. read more

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I loved everything about this place when they were across from The Standard Times. No idea why they moved to such an odd spot on Purchase Street. But the burgers were just awesome. Such incredible flavor and presented quickly. Fries were also very good as was the service. read more