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Gordon Ramsay Burger

3.9 (914 reviews)
ModerateSalad, Wine Bars, Burgers
Open • 11:00 am - 10:00 pm
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Wellington burger
Raymond N.

While trying to figure out what to eat on a Friday night, I stumbled across Gordon Ramsay Burger and decided to dine in immediately. I previously enjoyed the location in Las Vegas at Planet Hollywood several times so I wanted to compare my experience while in Chicago. Surprisingly around 6pm the restaurant was only around half full so I was seated right away. The restaurant isn't as big as the Vegas location, but I also think it looked bigger since it wasn't exactly full. I inquired about the burger of the month and was told it was the Wellington burger which included prosciutto in addition to the burger patty. I ended up ordering the Wellington and it arrived in roughly ten minutes. I asked the waiter how he preferred his burger patty cooked and he said medium well so I went with that, however it actually tasted closer to well done since it was very dry and hard. I considered requesting to send it back but ended up not doing so. At least the patty retained its flavor. The sesame seed bun was lightly toasted. The cheese was overly melted to the point there was no cheese pull since the cheese was so hard. The prosciutto had flavor but was also extremely dry and hard, almost too hard for a bite into a burger. Because of this I ended up eating my burger with the provided fork and knife. Was my burger as a whole thrown in the oven to be reheated? It is unfortunate that I did not enjoy my Wellington burger at Gordon Ramsay's, especially considering how harsh he is on his critiques on television. While I do enjoy my burgers at the Vegas location, I think I'll stick to medium burger patties from Gordon Ramsay in the future and definitely won't be ordering the Wellington again.

Leung Y.

We were big Gordon Ramsay's fan, so we have to try this burger joint when visiting Chicago. Service is below average. We got seated quickly. The restaurant is no where at capacity though. However when we ask for the check, they have indicated to use the QR code on the table, which we knew. The fact you can use a working smart device to pay is a perk and should not be a necessity to dine there. Next is ambience. Nothing special besides a Ramsey jersey with #3 (I would assume that's his 3rd restaurant) and his face was on a wall. The seat (bench) is uncomfortable. It is on a narrow side. The table was set spaced too far for the narrow bench usee which made it even worst. Did the staff even test the distancing when setting up to open each day? Thirdly the food, and my husband and I very divided, most likely because one of them is better than the other. He got the BBQ, and I got the Brunch one. We also got fries. We both got medium, and a bit borderline leaning a bit too raw than medium if you are picky. The fries was fluffy outside but HARD exterior. The BBQ one is much better than the Brunch one. The brunch burger onion is overly sweet. The BBQ candied bacon is hard and yuck. I even joked a burger from 5 guys might be better than mine. The bun is average. I didn't finish my food (not because the portion was too big, was because I decided to go get real food elsewhere). If you crave a burger, you might want to go elsewhere. If you want to visit Gordon's restaurant, maybe try a different place/city.

Idiot Burger
Tray

I had pretty high expectations for this place since it's tied to a celebrity chef, but it ended up being a big letdown. The vibe was very casual and a bit worn-in, with a no-frills, slightly greasy feel. Overall, probably a 6/10. Service was decent. The server walked us through the burger of the month and helped describe one for me, and checked in once. Nothing special but not bad either, around a 6/10. I ordered the Idiot Burger and it came out basically room temp, which was honestly weird. It didn't feel fresh at all, like it had been sitting out for a while. Even a quick reheat would've helped. The quality was worse than McDonald's. The braised beef didn't taste good, and even though the patty itself was fine, the overall flavor just wasn't there at all. Not to mention, the bottom bun was soggy and top bun seemed like it was slapped on top not even toasted. Easy 0/10. The truffle burger was actually solid though, came out warm and tasted good, so I'd give that a 7/10. The water tasted off too, kind of like dirty pipes. Definitely something they should fix, maybe the fountain system or filters. That was a 0/10. Overall, I wouldn't recommend it based on the quality.

Meghan K.

I'll be nice and give three stars, but I honestly would not come back or recommend this place. This was our travel day so we just needed something quick and easy for our hungry kids, unfortunately I should have walked the extra few minutes for somewhere else. The burgers were just really bland. If I'm paying $22 for a burger (that doesn't come with fries) I want it to be amazing and it just didn't have any flavor. I had the bbq bacon cheeseburger. My husband had the idiot burger - again, just ok. And the kids had the cheeseburger off the kids menu, which did come with fries, but the burger was literally cheese meat and a bun, nothing else. This could be fine, but again they had no flavor. The onion rings were excellent! We also enjoyed the truffle fries, but $12 is pricey for a side of fries. Our server was excellent, so no complaints there, we just were hoping for better tasting food.

Vegan Burger
Vaishnavi W.

The ambiance was okay, like any other fast food place. For the food, my husband had the Blue Cheeseburger, and he liked it. I had the Vegan Burger, but unfortunately the burger was not that great, it was too dry to eat. The description mentioned avocado, but the burger barely had any. Also the service was not that great, the server was quite rude to us. When I told her the burger was too dry to eat (very politely), she just snatched the plate from the table and went inside which was so weird and unethical. Although they didn't charge us for the vegan burger but the behaviour was quite rude.

Maple bacon old fashioned
Sarah S.

Sat at the bar for lunch. Had a maple bacon bourbon cocktail that was really good. I ordered the basic burger that comes on a sesame seed bun, lettuce, tomato, onion. I subbed the American cheese for cheddar (they only have white cheddar unfortunately). Bartender was great and pointed that out in advance. I ordered a side of fries that does not come with burger. Fries were plain fries and just ok. Maybe if it ordered the truffle parm topping they would be better. Not worth the $7 charge. Burger was cooked perfectly and well seasoned. Not hot but ok. I would get again ir maybe try a different burger and some other than fries as a side. Giving good 3.5 stars and drink menu 4 stars.

Blue Cheeseburger I ordered the sauces on the side.
Pat B.

We arrived at our Airbnb around 2:30pm and were starving! A block away was the Ramsay restaurant and we decided to give it a try. We sat at the bar and had excellent service from the bar tender. My husband and I both ordered burgers and a side of fries to share. The burgers were cooked a perfect medium rare and the fries were hot and crispy. They hit the spot for these two hungry travelers.

Bar area
Ian N.

The burgers are simply outstanding. I enjoyed the beef Wellington burger and some truffle oil aioli fries. My son had the bbq bacon cheeseburger and truffle fries and a strawberry milkshake. The milkshake was creamy and had real strawberries in it. I would go back and try more burgers but the current burger of the month the beef Wellington is amazing. The server also worked at the bar and the service was still outstanding. The ambiance is Gasto pub modern

Padma A.

Wanted try this after a very long time on my bday . I had their fried chicken burger with omelette and hash browns the kids and hubby got beef burger and we got truffle fries to share . Everyone liked their orders but I wasn't happy with mine it was way too salty for my liking. Unfortunately it's nothing special

Outside
Kawone H.

I had hopes and fresh perspective but I was not impressed. The onion rings were greasy, the fries were warm but not hot, and the burger lacks flavor. I was completely underwhelmed. The manager ensured that the inaccurately prepared burger was fixed. The server Zella was attentive and ensured that our needs were met. She was the star! But with tip and tax, I was disappointed with spending $203.

Idiot Burger, Truffle Burger, Brunch Burger, Truffle Fries
Minerva H.

Burgers were all pretty good. I liked the brunch burger and idiot burger most. The truffle fries were seasoned nicely, but a little too potato-y. The watermelon mocktail was really refreshing and pleasant too. Service was good.

Dinner with colleagues
Jamal C.

While in Chicago, I was asked to pick the dinner spot. Who can go wrong with Gordon Ramsay's Burgers. Sad to say, we did. We arrived to the spot on 2,E Ontario St. We were immediately seated. It was like a Sunday flashback. We waited patiently. Way longer than we should have because we're restaurant folks. My friend goes over to ask if we can or will be served. They were immediately seating folks after us but I saw the same service duplicating with other customers. Maybe staffing was an issue. Our server finally came and apologized, she was assigned to another section of the restaurant and didn't know we were hers too. We all ordered. The process felt rushed. She was going back and forth. Not clearly understanding or answering our menu questions. When the food came out, she had to go back because of missed items and sauces. Bless her heart ! I took the meat off the brioche bread. The steak was tender and seasoned well. It was a nice portion size. $19.00 My two co-workers ordered burgers. They both stated that the burgers were bland with no flavoring $17/$19. The Just fries were tasty. $7. The beer battered onion rings were da bomb! $12 Honestly, the food and service did not match up for the price we paid for dinner. This was a Monday night before 6pm. Definitely wouldn't recommend this location.

One of the burgers- partly eaten and then remembered photo- nice and juicy on the inside!
Jessica O.

Clean modern atmosphere, almost like a simple brightly lit bar of sorts. Not too fancy, not shabby by any standard, and wonderful burger. Can't comment too much on service since it was grab and go but they were friendly! I was on a food tour - eating a little of this and that so didn't really have the full experience. The burger is well made, well flavored. I love a good burger (although trying to cut down the red meat for health reasons) and this fit the bill very well. The bun was good too. It's a bit on the higher end as it was 20 something after tax, but enjoyable. If you're looking for a yummy burger and don't mind a little splurge, look no further!

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Burgers are delicious. Nice restaurant. The service is great. The place was so crowded for Saturday night.

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The only bad thing is that it was so hot in there.services was very good.food was amazing.

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Ask the Community - Gordon Ramsay Burger

Do they offer gluten free bun alternatives? I did not see any on the menu.? Would love to eat here but the regular buns make me sick

There's a Vegan burger on the menu that includes a Vegan bun. Other than that they have a plant based patty substitute. All others seem to be a toasted sesame seed bun.

Will the tater tots casserole ever return?

I'm not sure about that.

Are you still requiring proof of vax?

No they are not

Do you guys do take out yet?

We did dine in but you can do take out as well.

Hi! I was wondering if the burgers are sourced from Creekstone Farms?

Our burgers are not sourced from Creekstone and are not halal.

Hi Do the burgers come with fries?

Hi Gianna, The burgers and sides are separate so you can pick and choose which side will pair perfectly with your burger!

Hi, Is the meat ground in house?

Hi Amanda, Our meat is not ground in-house.

What type of plant based burger do you offer? Are they really $6 more? So, over $20 for any plant based burger?

Hi Kim! There are a couple of reasons behind our plant-based patty being an additional cost. Our plant-based patty is more expensive per pound than our beef patty and we use… 

Are you excepting reservations now?

Not yet, but we will soon!

Do they have gluten free bread for their burgers?

Yes! The bun featured on the Vegan Burger is gluten-free so you can ask to have that bun put on your burger.

Do you need reservations ? What are your hours for New Year's Eve?

While we are not accepting reservations quite yet, walk-ins are welcome! We will be open our usual hours on New Year's Eve (Friday 11am - 11pm). Keep an eye on our website for updates on booking! Thanks

Do you offer takeout?

We are not providing takeout as an option quite yet!

Any dress code or what is the apparel vibe here?

No dress code but casual vibe.

Do you need reservation to take a seat?

We aren't accepting reservations quite yet however walk-ins are welcome if you want to stop by!

Is the beef on menu in Chicago Halal? I remember the one in Vegas served Creekstone (halal meat supplier)?

I will reach out to our culinary team to find out if our burgers are halal, I do know however that our hot dawgs are 100% halal!

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This cute Italian restaurant serves delicious food at reasonable prices! We really enjoyed our…read moredining experience here. The Limoncello Spritz was refreshing and delicious, and the spaghetti with meatballs was one of our favorites. Pro tip: Ask for some chili paste to add to the sauce if you like a little extra kick! Our waitress was wonderful--very attentive, accommodating, and helpful throughout our entire meal. Since we needed vegan and dairy-free options, she took the time to explain the menu and suggest alternatives. It seems that most of the sauces contain dairy, but the frutti di mare (seafood stew), similar to a cioppino, was an option without dairy. She even offered to add a side of pasta to make it more like a seafood pasta dish. We really appreciated her thoughtfulness and willingness to accommodate our dietary needs. To finish off the meal, we enjoyed the delicious pistachio ice cream mixed with cherry. It was a lovely way to end our dinner! Overall, we had a very enjoyable experience, with tasty food, reasonable prices, and excellent service. We highly recommend this restaurant if you're looking for a charming Italian spot with flavorful food and attentive service!

We absolutely loved the atmosphere here. The low lighting and music created such a great vibe, and…read moreeven though the restaurant was packed, it never felt overly loud. My wife and I really enjoyed this place during our trip to Chicago. The fresh-baked garlic bread was so good, and I loved the meatballs and Gnocchi alla Vodka. My wife really enjoyed her Rigatoni alla Vodka as well. Everything we ordered was delicious! On top of the food, the service was great, the cocktails were excellent, and they had a fantastic wine selection. There's also a beautiful bar that we didn't get a chance to sit at this time, but next time we're in Chicago, we'll definitely be grabbing seats there. Great food, great drinks, great service, and an awesome atmosphere. Definitely a place we'd come back to!

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