I never leave reviews. However, I felt the need to leave one for RK. The food was really good, but the service was very, very below par. The drinks were really good, but took forever to receive. It's high end. High end food, high end drinks and should have high end service. It's a great location in an amazing town. This is my first review ever. I expected a Gordon Ramsey eatery to be an amazing dining experience, but sadly it was not. Gordon Ramsey's reputation and quality, high end food shouldn't be significantly diminished by poor service. Heath C Poole read more

My husband and I stopped in for social hour on a Thursday. The place was completely empty, however, it was a Thursday at 3pm so it makes sense. The space is sophisticated and beautiful. It's a perfect spot for a date night, happy, hour, or a night out with some friends. Their social hour menu is pretty slim, I decided to get a drink from their regular cocktail menu instead. Since we got there a few minutes before 3 my husband asked if he needed to wait to order from the social hour menu. The bartender seemed put off by his question and it left a bad first impression for me. His shift was also ending in 5 minutes and he asked if I wanted to close out my tab.. At that point we had only ordered 1 drink (my drink) since we were waiting for the social hour deals. I decided to transfer my drink to the next staff member since we just sat down. I tried the spicy lychee margarita and I loved it. The balance between spicy and sweet was perfect. We also tried the truffle fries and I really liked them. They were seasoned and cooked perfectly. Crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. read more

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The food is pretty good Not as great as expected though Service is amazing Steak and burger is very good Fish n chips was the best Expensive Nice inside 3.8/5 stars read more

Another day, another parade walking with Ted Dabrowski. After 6 miles or so, we were ready for lunch, so after making our way back to our car, we navigated into downtown, found a place to park, and went looking for a place to eat. My wife spotted this place across the street - Kitchen by Gordon Ramsay. How could we go wrong? Well, we couldn't. The interior was smartly outfitted - the lighting, the ceilings, the walls, were all classy and nicely done. Service was outstanding - water and soft drink glasses were refilled regularly, and the table checked for food quality on multiple occasions. I was intrigued by their Prime Rib Sandwich, which is served with onion crisps. I went for the $4 upgrade to Truffle Fries. The sandwich was LARGE, very tasty, and just plain wonderful to eat. The Truffle Fries added a bit of spice to the meal. My wife had their Fish & Chips. When I saw the sandwich on the side just coming out of the kitchen, I was wondering how she'd eat it, since the piece of fish was BIG. Like How Do I eat this BIG. She used her knife and fork and got the job done. Great food, great service, nice location right on Jefferson Avenue. What a great place! We'll have to come back for Dinner! read more

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Came for my husband's bday as our first try for this restaurant. We've been to Gordon's other restaurants so I knew he liked a good beef Wellington and this location did not disappoint. I loved my short rib plate and the carrots stole my heart that night, very nice! I loved the inside of the restaurant, very casual but modern that you could dress up and not feel out of place. The service was good. It wasn't a busy night, we went on a Wednesday but I will say I put on my reservation that it was for a birthday so I'd rather hear, " I heard" or "I know it's someone's birthday" instead of being asked if we were celebrating anything and if we were celebrating a birthday. My personal preference, since we always go out for our birthdays and for a birthday celebration, this wasn't my favorite spot. read more

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It was our First time and probably, the last. Way too many other awesome restaurants right by there. Only exception-The bartender was professional and kind. She nailed my espresso martini and his dirty Belvedere martini. The food was less than mediocre. Pretty disappointed. We tried the lukewarm corn soup- maybe it would be better if it was hot? The crab cake was fried with too much aioli- lacked flavor, as well. For being A "famous" restaurant, I'm shocked. read more

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I visited this place with high expectations given the brand name etc. I'd say the Ambience was excellent, very welcoming and pleasing to the eyes. The Service was excellent. Our server in particular was fantastic. However the reason I gave it a 3 star is because of quality of food. We ordered the Parker Rolls... this was awesome and the only highlight of the evening. Followed by Chicken Milanese and Veggie Burger ( RK Special apparently). The chicken dish was dry and tasteless, although the sauce was ok. The veggie burger was not fresh, seemed soggy and tasted bland. The fries were not well done and certainly not crispy. Overall, if someone asked me about this restaurant, I would not recommend. read more

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This is going to be a weird review because it's only for delivery. Both the restaurant and courier were both fine (average). Now I will NEVER blame delivery for soggy fries. That's on me. So yea, they were a little soggy (again, my fault, not theirs) but the seasoning was top notch. I really want to eat these fries in person. I thought the crabcakes were decent but nothing at all special. They should probably take a page out of Remmington's book. The octopus was the downfall (in more my husband's opinion than mine). It was not flavorful and it was chewy and I'm no scientist (nor to a play one on TV) but I don't think driving makes octopus chewy. It was to do on the cook (says someone who has cooked octopus at least 100 times although never transported it). So, overall ONLY BASED ON DELIVERY ORDER, not impressed but I would try again. read more

Food was good service was amazing Allison is such a perfect waitress - bubbly attentive and Charming ! read more

Spent some time shopping downtown Naperville and worked up an appetite. Before we headed home, we decided to stop in here for a drink and something to nibble on. We headed straight to the expansive bar and were quickly acknowledged by a friendly bartender. The space is long and narrow, but sophisticated and warm with comfortable seating. Stopping in during a low volume time likely helped our situation. It was about 4pm and no one was really in the restaurant for dinner yet. That changed as we were leaving, definitely starting getting immediately busier around 5. We started by ordering the caeser salad, it was one of the best I've ever had. The pancetta on top was the icing on the cake - so good. We shared the fish and chips and it was massive! Was done to perfection. We had a great experience here and even if I was in my most critical mood, I have no complaints. Now that I know a beef wellington is nearby, I must return. Salted Caramel Espresso martini was WAY better than the OG. Wasn't too sweet and hints of salt/caramel were perfection. read more

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Let me first start by saying that the food was good. I especially liked the crab cake in the appetizer, and the Brussel sprouts were excellent. The reason why I rated it the way I did is because the food was just not as good for the price tag that came with the food. Especially the entrees, which was beef Wellington and the tomato risotto. Also, we went to celebrate our birthday, and I expected with the amount of money that we spent on the food, we'd also get a free dessert added on at the end as well, but they fell short of that expectation too (although I understand they're not obligated to do that). Just to add a few other comments, the server was very nice and prompt, and the restaurant itself was clean and trendy. It just was not extraordinary for spending the amount of money that I did to dine here. The experience and the food both. Just a recommendation at the end for all guests: I'd say if you go for a late lunch and get things on the lunch menu. Keep things to a tighter budget, and you'd enjoy your time there much more than going for dinner and trying things that is signature to Gordon. read more

Ramsay's Kitchen - Tomato Risotto - New American Near Me - Naperville, Illinois

Love this location. The food is incredible. We always get the Parker rolls. So yummy. The service is amazing and never disappoints and the atmosphere is fantastic. When we're in Naperville we always come here. We've never had a dish that was bad. Compliments all around!!! read more

We visited during Chicago Restaurant Week and had an amazing experience. The hostess and our waiter were both welcoming and attentive. The food was delicious and beautifully presented. Great service and great atmosphere, will definitely be back! read more

Ramsay's Kitchen - Beef Wellington - New American Near Me - Naperville, Illinois

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Third time at Ramsay's Naperville - Last night went for Birthday Dinner. Expectations were heightened. All week I was savoring the fish and chips this would be my second time having them. The first time a late last year, I had them and they came out over cooked and hard - I questioned the bartender and he said it shouldn't look like that. Sent them back and I received what I expected a wonderful fish and chips. However I thought why didn't he himself send them back? He serves them nightly. I ate and continues my meeting. Last night I received my fish and chips no fluff in the batter - flat and greasy. Chips were over cooked. I desperately wanted to say something however this meal took 30 minutes on a Thursday night to come - crowd, busy - no. . So I said nothing and sat through something I would have never expected from a staple dish. As I sat pondering what to do - being that the cook saw it, the Chef saw it, the waitress saw it - I then thought they must have changed their recipe. But no, there was inconsistency all around, the table next to us sent food back prior to me receiving mine - dry she said. The chef stood there staring down the table after being told. Also, maybe this is just me. The chef without a cap could be seen working in the kitchen pushing his hair back while prep meals - huh? The Staff near the fryers and oven eating and drinking. Not with a fork their hands. I wasn't going to write this - I was just never going back. However I woke up thinking I don't need to tolerate this, I don't need to hold back, I don't need to feel underwhelmed - this is a highly recognized and expensive establishment - people have expectations. read more

We went in with high expectations and were underwhelmed by the food especially given the price. Service was very good. Fish and chips were pretty good, but the fish placed on top made the chips soggy and there were about 5 on the plate. Beef Wellington was very nice. Sticky toffee pudding was really dense, but maybe that's the way it's supposed to be. read more

Ramsay's Kitchen - Beef Wellington - New American Near Me - Naperville, Illinois

Stopped for a quick bite. I ordered the fillet. It tasted kind of weird. Now I know why it must've been going bad because I'm laying in bed right now with the worst stomachache. I don't recommend this restaurant. read more

Well I'm torn. We are such big fans of Gordon Ramsey! I wanted to give 5 stars but I think we are at 4 stars for this dinner. Main dish - 5 star (crispy salmon) Truffle fries - 5 star Appetizers - Brussels sprouts 3.5 (good flavor but a bit chewy) Cocktails - 2 stars (we went somewhere else to have a cocktail after dinner) I ordered a cocktail first. I didn't care for it but I also don't like to complain. My friend tried it and agreed that I needed something else. She then ordered me a strawberry basil cocktail. Unfortunately, the basil overpowered the other flavors in the drink so I didn't drink that one either. We were both surprised and a little dissappinted by sub par drinks. They used small plain glasses, flavors were not balanced. Maybe our standards were too high but if the Gordon Ramsay name is on it, it should be excellent right? Especially since we know he visited this location recently. We ordered the beet salad as an appetizer and it was good. For entrees we both ordered the crispy skin salmon which was vibrant, fresh and delicious. It was perfectly cooked and the sauce and garnishes added complimentary flavors that really balanced the dish. Yes,chef! The crispy skinned salmon was quite comparable to The lovely Graceful Ordinary's crispy skin salmon though there are different sauces/garnishes. Ramsay's Kitchen is basically an elevated chain restaurant. It's good but it didn't quite stand up to my other favorites in the burbs. To be fair, my favorites are not chain restaurants. This restaurant is excellent for a chain restaurant and we loved the main dish. That is where this restaurant shined. read more

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We have been to Burger in Chicago once before and thought it was just ok. For our 18 year anniversary weekend we figured we would try out Kitchen to see if it was worth the hype. When we arrived, our reservation wasn't quite ready so we sat at the bar. $31 for two mocktails that were both kind of meh. We got seated and our server was PHENOMENAL. Like wow she was amazing. Gave us recommendations that, to her credit, we didn't really listen to. We ended up doing the prefix beef wellington menu with sticky wings. Here is our assessment: - Ceasar salad had one predominant flavor - salt. Tons of salt. Needed more dressing and needed more unique flavor. Salt burned our tongues - truly was that much. - Sticky wings were beyond heavy on cilantro. Mango chutney was very spicy. Sticky wing Fresno sauce was good. Cooked perfectly. - Beef Wellington was... fine? Cooked perfectly. Truly perfect. Super tender. Outside of that, salt galore. The mashed potatoes were good, roasted vegetables were great. Pastry was a bit raw inside. Added scallops for $21. I got TWO scallops that were slightly undercooked and just DOUSED in salt. - Sticky toffee cake was fine. I preferred the sticky toffee milkshake from Burger. - Apple butterscotch cheesecake was simply ok. A bit heavy on the cinnamon, very sweet. The expediter was INSANE. Wow. Super talented and directed the kitchen staff flawlessly. Ambience was cool but it was INCREDIBLY loud inside the restaurant. It actually triggered a mild anxiety attack for me. At the end of the day, $360 after cocktails and tip? No lol. Ruth's or Morton's are better quality and $100 less. 3 Arts Club downtown absolutely blows this place away and much cheaper. You're paying for the "Ramsay Experience". We always wanted to try beef wellington. We did. Will not come back. We should have listened to the server who made some solid recommendations. If you go, maybe try a sandwich and the amazing looking bread rolls. Those looked awesome. read more

Ramsay's Kitchen - Beef Wellington with scallops add on (prefix menu 6oz portion) - New American Near Me - Naperville, Illinois

Excellent food and service with many menu choices. This is definitely a return to restaurant.

Ambiance was nice, staff was friendly. Food was ok my salmon had way too much salt on it and my friend ordered the beef Wellington and the dough was raw on inside. Only thing we liked was the octopus appetizer. Presentation is nice but overall we paid $100 a person, very pricey for what you receive. read more

Jess was an absolutely outstanding server. And an incredible meal was had by both of us. A+++++++

We recently returned to Ramsay's Kitchen to give it another try after a somewhat underwhelming first experience. I'm glad we did, because the second visit was a significant improvement across the board. The crab cake was truly exceptional--easily one of the best I've had, and it set a strong tone for the meal. I also opted for the harvest salad this time, which I enjoyed far more than the Caesar from my previous visit; it felt fresh, well-composed, and thoughtfully dressed, although I would have enjoyed a little more goat cheese. The beef Wellington, which had been a disappointment during my first visit, was redeemed. It was cooked properly to a medium rare. We also ordered the lamb shoulder, which was excellent in taste and preparation, though slightly modest in portion size. The truffle fries were stunning--crispy, aromatic, and indulgent in the best way. For dessert, both the apple cheesecake and the chocolate tart were beautifully presented and absolutely delicious, offering a refined and satisfying finish. Ambience was pleasant as well. Overall, I would rate the food a strong 4.5 out of 5. However, what truly elevated this experience was the service and the evident effort from management to deliver a better dining experience. That level of care and attentiveness ultimately brings my overall rating to a full 5 out of 5. read more

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Came here for restaurant week. Service was good. I had the chicken Milanese (the chicken is fried). I enjoyed it but would try something different next time. The pasta on the menu looked really good but I wanted meat with my meal. The blackberry apple crumble was outstanding. I'd come back again for that soon before it is off the menu. read more

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Don't sleep on Happy Hour here. Mon thru Fri from 3-6pm. Drinks are between $12-$14 and there are menu items as cheap at $6. I met a friend here for HH and with 2 great burgers, 2 drinks, and the sticky cauliflower, our bill was under $60. Half the price it'd be if we ate here during regular hours. She loved it because normally Ramsay's would be out of her budget, but she was able to try some of their food at these prices It was really quiet at 6pm and we had the bar to ourselves. read more

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Had high hopes for Ramsays. Crab cake 4/5 Salmon 0/5 undercooked , the rice - also undercooked and dry, flavor was off overall. Chicken sandwich 3/5 , average Service: 2/5 , felt like we were out to breakfast at Dennys. Ambiance was good but can't fix bad food or service. Never send food back or complain to staff but we won't be back. read more

Good service and food!! We've been to several Ramsays and this one was one of the better ones. We got the usual but the sticky toffee here was one of the better ones we have had. The salmon skin with curry was new take on this but good enough compared to the old version. The Wellington was amazing. read more

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Had a lunch reservation. Seated quickly by host. Ambiance is new and cheek. We both ordered the smash burgers. We each loved them! The truffle fries were to die for! I would come back again for dinner. read more

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I went to Ramsay's Kitchen while visiting in town with my family and I'm glad I did. Sometimes places like this lean more on the name than the experience, but this spot delivered on every level. The food, the service, and the atmosphere were all top-notch and I had to wonder if Gordan himself was lurking in the shadows waiting to scream if things weren't done just right. The photos I took speak for themselves because the food tasted even better than how it looked. The Scotch Egg and Chicken Milanese were two of my personal favorites. I also had fun eating the Ratatouille in the style made famous by that Pixar movie. While the dish is technically a Confit Byaldi (according to the nerds on Reddit), it's nonetheless a fun and tasty way to get your daily dose of veggies. The drinks were excellent too. I love fun and fruity mixed drinks that places like this come up with. And the service was exactly what you'd want at a place like this: professional, friendly, and politely humoring my elderly mother and her awkwardly pestering questions. Big points for that last one! One thing to note is to make reservations ahead of time. This place gets packed for good reason because before whenever I was in town, it was always booked! read more

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Place is laughable. I forgot that I did not include a pic of my Wellington. It looked ok but the snotty raw door, gum under the table, burnt Brussels sprouts made a disaster read more

Expected food excellence and got mediocrity, except for the gin and tonic. That was fabulous. Ambiance is fabulous though. Service was exceptional. read more

Service and ambiance were excellent. We were seated at a very nice table with plenty of sunlight and a good view of the street outside. Server was very personable, friendly and knowledgeable. The food could have been just slightly better which is the reason for the 4 stars. I will say the value is there with the lunch special they offer. My English pea soup wasn't something I would normally get but it was really good. My boyfriend enjoyed his mango sticky wings a lot. We both liked our burgers but agreed they weren't the best burgers we've ever had. Sticky toffee pudding tasted like it did at Hells Kitchen so that was fantastic. My boyfriend enjoyed his cheesecake too. Our friend had the Idiot Sandwich and said he didn't feel that was worth the cost. Our server did mention how Gordon has only visited this location maybe a handful of times in the last several years so maybe that's something that could use improvement and the food quality would follow. read more

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The food, service, and ambiance is 10/10 recommend. Literally the best food I've ever had!! The beef Wellington was so tender and literally melted in my mouth. read more

Ramsay's Kitchen - Caesar salad and sweet corn soup - New American Near Me - Naperville, Illinois

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A couple of weeks ago, my girlfriend and I had a lovely dinner at Ramsay's Kitchen. Upon arrival, there was no one to greet us, and after waiting for a bit, a server informed us that the check-in desk was located on the other side of the restaurant--which felt a bit odd. We had to walk across the entire space to check in, only to walk back again to be seated. Our server, Alison, was an absolute delight--friendly, attentive, and knowledgeable. We shared the Wellington for Two, Tuna Tartare, and Truffle Fries. The food was good, but not particularly memorable. The Beef Wellington, priced at $150, felt like a complete rip-off in my opinion. Overall, I enjoyed the experience at Ramsay's Kitchen, but I won't be rushing back anytime soon. read more

Maybe I had really high expectations since I'm a huge Gordon fan, but the food seemed mid at best for the price point! The ambiance and staff were lovely, but the portion size and some flavors were just a miss for me. We ordered: - Tuna Tartare ($27): Man this portion was a bit disappointing for almost $30. Also some of the tuna chunks weren't cut all the way through. Flavor was great though! - Beef Wellington ($69): This was my favorite dish for sure. Beef was extremely tender and on the more rare side, and the flavors of the sauce and veggies were great too! Just pricey. - Pan Seared Scallops ($49): Would not recommend this one at all. 5 scallops, all very different in size, and didn't have much flavor besides spice. The crispy rice underneath was hard and burnt tasting. - Sticky Toffee Pudding ($16): The pool of toffee sauce at the bottom put it way over sweet. We couldn't finish this one due to the sweetness level! The ambiance and decor is lovely here, so I could see it being a nice occasion spot. Our bill came out to $200, and I'd only rec the beef wellington! read more

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Exceptional Food, Stellar Service -- But the Wait Needs Work We had a reservation and arrived right on time, but ended up waiting over 45 minutes to be seated. That delay really threw off the rhythm of the night and pushed dinner far later than expected--our food didn't arrive until around 8:30 PM. If the restaurant can't accommodate that many guests, it might be worth reducing the number of reservations to keep the experience smooth from start to finish. That said, once we were finally seated, everything turned around. Our server and waitress were both incredible--warm, attentive, and spot-on with their recommendations. The food? Absolutely lived up to the hype. We started with the Tuna Tartare, which was easily the best I've ever had. The Beef Wellington was phenomenal--perfectly cooked, and the sauces, potato purée, and veggies brought everything together beautifully. The Brussels sprouts were surprisingly fluffy and flavorful, though the capers were a bit heavy-handed for my taste. The tomato risotto was good--not quite at the level of Hell's Kitchen in DC, but still well-executed. Even the mocktail was standout--refreshing and well-balanced. And Gordon's Mom's Sticky Date Pudding? Unreal. I was mid-bite when the waitress came to check in, and I could barely answer because it was just that good. Bottom line: the food and service were top-tier, and we will absolutely be back. But next time, we won't book a reservation later than 6:30 to avoid the extended wait. This place is special--you just want the full experience to shine from start to finish read more

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We ordered: Beef Wellington - potato purée, glazed baby root vegetables, red wine demi Jumbo Lump Crab Cake - herb aioli, mixed greens, citrus Sticky Toffee Pudding - warm date cake, ice cream, english toffee sauce Scotch Egg - berkshire pork sausage, shaved brussels sprouts and apple salad, grain mustard vinaigrette Chocolate Pot De Creme - cocoa madeleines, chantilly cream Crispy Skin Salmon - coconut green curry, sticky rice, thai apple slaw It's a Gordon Ramsay restaurant. You're ready to be super critical and take this guy down a peg. Well, this place exceeded expectations tbh. Our crab cake was a fat flavorful hockey puck packed with a ton of fresh crab. Scotch egg was cooked runny, fried perfectly, and lovely with the mustard. Adjacent salads were fresh and tasty. Beef Wellington was cooked perfect medium rare from edge to edge and so soft like the pastry. Salmon was decently tender, perfectly crispy skin, great coconut curry with a little heat, and rice could be a tad drier than wet for my personal preference. Desserts were fantastic. Chocolate pot de creme was made with dark chocolate and salted I think. Not too sweet, thick and creamy, and absolutely divine with the madeleines. Sticky toffee pudding was sweeter of course but had such a rich depth of flavor. We finished quite full and happy. Service was friendly and competent. I hope to come back next year. read more

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The service and food are phenomenal!!! How anyone gave this place only one or two starts is so wrong!! We had a the Ceasar salad Fish and chips Beef Wellington Stick Toffee Pudding for dessert Everything and I mean everything was excellent!! If you are in Naperville then you have to go! read more

Went in on a whim for lunch. Got a parking spot right in front! Wanted to try this place for a while. Glad they let us in with me wearing leggings and a hoodie. Timothy was just so amazing. Loved how he showed us the design of the space. Explained how the lighting and designs were something representing Ramsey's home. Super interesting. I felt so fancy with him serving us like we were important and him just being so amiable. Had the side Caesar salad. Big bacon bits and the dressing was perfect. Love Caesar dressing with the anchovies! My hub had the burger and fries. He really liked it. I had the beef wellington. I have always wanted to try it. It was just out of this world. Such an amazing experience. read more

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The Parker Rolls was the best thing we ate. We had a reservation and it took almost an hour and a half for the meal to arrive. The place looked great but it was hard to get past the time we waited for the meal. The tables next to us were empty, patrons came, ordered meals, ate salads and got their meals before we got ours. I had six(6) water refills before the meal came. The "idiot sandwich" was sold out before 3pm. The risotto was not on the Mother's Day menu. The fish was batter was thick and way bigger than the fish it held. And the burger was dry tasteless and it's bun was dry. I wish I could be more positive. The waiter was courteous. But did not offer a legitimate answer regarding the wait. I went here because of Mother's Day. So glad Gordon wasn't here today. He would have lost it!! Never again. read more

Great service and brunch. The location is great with lots of shopping. Parking garages available and free. Picture is from their Mother's Day brunch menu. Not sure if it's always on the menu. read more

Ramsay's Kitchen - Steak and Eggs - New American Near Me - Naperville, Illinois