Crowded small popular restaurant. Was lucky to find a small table in the bar since I didn't have a reservation. Was searching for a burger near my hotel and this popped up. Smallish menu with tasty options. We ordered the lobster rolls. These were the best I've ever had and I've had plenty in New England. The hamburger was really good but I've had better. To finish I ordered to the coconut cake, yum! #thedessertdude read more

Great service in a very traditional Ralph Lauren ambience where you could literally feel the timeless, equestrian artistry in their presentation. Service was excellent, food was delicious. A bit pricey for what you get, but I have a feeling there are regulars who frequent the establishment to create collaborations for generations to come. Definitely old world charm, classic, and upscale. Definitely worth trying once. read more

RL Restaurant - Bar area - New American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

RL Restaurant is definitely a touristy restaurant. You're mostly going for the aesthetic rather than the food. The decor, of course, is stunning and everything that you would expect a Ralph Lauren restaurant to look like. I loved all the dish ware that had the RL logo on them. We got many dishes that were decent, but overpriced as you would expect. I would say go once for the vibes. If you don't care about aesthetics and care more about food, then I would skip this. read more

RL Restaurant - New American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Such a gem! The inside takes you back the ambiance is great as for food I only ordered the fries with truffle - I can't complain they hit the spot!!! Our martinis were fantastic not to mention the bartenders Blake and the other one in the photo were top tier!!! Will definitely be back soon! read more

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I was robbed while dining in the lounge area at RL on December 7th. Someone had taken my purse with everything in it from my chair while we were having dinner. The manager we spoke to was very dismissive and rude to my husband and I. We wanted to see if we could see the security tapes to see who took the bag but they refused to help us. They basically shoved us out the door because they didn't want to deal with the situation. I am completely disgusted by the way we were spoken to and treated that evening. I also had a family member call to try to help and he hung up on her. Extremely unprofessional and cruel to treat customers. If you are dining here guard your belongings as there are thieves in the restaurant. read more

We celebrated our 46th wedding anniversary tonight at RL. Although we've been there many times, tonight was a little disappointing. We had reserved a table in the patio but it was very chilly and the hostess said there were no tables inside. We went early at 6:30 and there were plenty of tables, but we sat outside. I ordered a $39 glass of champagne but it was served in a wine glass and lost its bubbles quickly. Sad. Dinner was excellent though and our waiter was very good. We then ordered a dessert which came on a plate decorated with "happy anniversary" but you'd think they could comp the dessert? I had the Dover sole which is quite expensive so we weren't dining on the cheap. We go to this restaurant frequently so it was a little disappointing not to have a more satisfying evening. read more

I was visiting Chicago and we like to come to RL whenever we are in town. I just absolutely love this place. The decor of the restaurant is classic, elegant, cozy, and inviting. Love the pictures hanging on the wall and the classic and comfortable booth seating. I just wanted to hang out in the dining room, eat, talk, and people-watch. The service was phenomenal. I loved how the waiters are all dressed up in a classic white dress shirt with a tie. Our waiter was very polite, attentive, honest, and pleasant. I felt pampered. The food was so delightful and appetizing. Crispy Walleye Pike is a must to order. I am drooling as I think about the pike dish. Their burger is another amazing and solid dish to order. I wish we have RL in LA! read more

A fun scene with a comfortable and warm setting. Food is always good- nothing out of this world but good and lively.

I usually avoid super touristy places because I always figured they relied more on convenience of location over the actual food, but I was pleasantly surprised at RL Restaurant. Ralph Lauren is like the personification of the All-American brand, so it makes sense RL restaurant follows suit. The décor is like classic Americana style with vintage portraits, dark wood paneling, leather booths, and navy blue / gold plates. They had three main areas with the patio, lounge, and main dining room. You're definitely paying a premium for a place right off the Mag Mile and when you toss in this crazy inflation, you're paying $27 for a burger these days. Price aside though, the food was pretty great. Escargots - It was served in a special escargot plate that had little wells filled with mini pools of garlic herb butter. We got a tiny fork to fish out the single piece of escargot in each hole. They honestly could've put anything they wanted in there and I still would've enjoyed it. The herb butter was super rich and garlicky. The actual piece of snail was pretty chewy, but other than that it was mainly just a vehicle to drink more of that glorious butter sauce. It came with super buttered up pieces of toast. Hot mini lobster rolls - I've honestly never had a lobster roll before, so I don't really have anything to compare it to. There were 3 mini lobster rolls overflowing with lobster meat. The bread almost reminded me of folded pieces of Texas toast: thick cut, soaked in butter, and toasted perfectly. The filling was pretty much all lobster, with no filler. They definitely didn't skimp on the lobster and try to mix in extra amounts of mayo and celery. It was just pure lobster meat. The lobster was tender and slightly sweet, and the roll was crunchy and super buttery. RL Burger - I was a bit skeptical looking at pictures of the burger since the bacon looked flimsy and the bun looked like an ordinary sesame roll. It didn't have any of those Instagram aesthetics like thick peppered bacon or an oozing fried egg on top. After taking that first bite though, I was taken aback. The burger was so juicy it was dripping, and that bacon was just amazing. I don't know how they did it, but that bacon flavor permeated every inch of that burger. It's almost like there was more bacon in the meat blend. I thoroughly enjoyed every bite. Overall, RL did not skimp on the butter, and while my doctor probably won't be happy, I definitely was haha. Delicious food, upscale ambiance, and great service. It was definitely touristy, but they were able to justify their popularity. read more

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I've been coming here for years and despite the changing menu - it's always a delight. Located on Michigan Ave and tourist favorite - stunning place with great decoration (vintage and exactly what you would expect a restaurant . They do a delicious complimentary pastries basket before brunch/lunch time of fresh baked goods and house-made jam (so delicious!) Standout dishes: cobb salad (random but hands down one of my favorite cobb salad in the city), fries (skinny and crispy just like I like it), burger (a classic), and lobster rolls (my favorite). Amazing service - the waiters are always a delight to chat with especially if you want stories about celebrity guests. Definitely recommend especially if you have family/friends in town and staying around downtown. read more

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I absolutely adore this place! It is one of my favorite brunch spots whenever I'm in town! I typically get a lobster or crab entree whenever I'm in. The menu changes, but you can't go wrong if you see the lobster roll, avocado crab toast, or lobster club. My husband on the other hand is a HUGE fan of the burger and fries. I usually steal a handful of fires since they are amazing! I recommend getting a reservation if you're looking to come for brunch as it is quite busy. Once you get in you know why as it's a lively vibe and delicious food! read more

RL Restaurant - Lobster Club Sandwich - New American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Best burger I have had in a very long time. Atmosphere is incredible. 9.2/10. Service was fantastic as well. Would travel back to Chicago just for restaurant and this shop. read more

This restaurant is gorgeous, but we were seated 10+ minutes late despite having a reservation, and it was really noisy (both due to the other diners -- the tragedy of the commons is real -- and the street noise). My friend and I came here for drinks, so I can't speak to the quality of their food. The espresso martini was good! I'm glad we still got to try their bread (& parmesan chips? these were delicious) to pair with the drinks. Dined: June 3, 2022 read more

RL Restaurant - Espresso martini - New American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

The service was great. We had a walk-in wait for an hour. Definitely worth the wait. The steak was amazing! My partner had a NY Strip (medium) and it was the best steak he'd ever had. I had a veggie burger... do not go to a place specialized in meat and order something non-meat related. Enough said. We spent about $300 just him and I including drinks & an appetizer (w/ tip). It was a good night. read more

Love this place. Located just off of Michigan ave, the large clubby room has a very eclectic menu has everything from pigs in the blanket to burgers to lobster rolls and the real deal Dover sole. The clientele include tourist of course, highrisers and local celebs. It has a good feel to it. read more

The location of this restaurant was by far the best part. It's located right in the middle of all the stores and has very nice outdoor seating. The service was very good and fast. The food did not excite me in any way - it all sounded pretty basic. I went with the smoked salmon benedict and was not thrilled. The potato pancake was dense and cold in the middle, the poached eggs were undercooked, and the lox with thick. Flavor was lacking overall. I liked the bread basket they brought to the table more than the actual dish. I'd say come here for the fantastic location and service, and the food comes after. read more

RL Restaurant - New American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Had an early dinner after shopping on Michigan Ave- what a cool place! The ambiance was beautiful- especially with the Christmas/holiday decorations- made you feel like you were eating in an English Manor! We tried a few items- all of which were great! The service was great- the staff was friendly, efficient and welcoming! The squash soup was amazing! We will definitely return when in the city! read more

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Appetizers were the highlight for me. The half dozen oysters came three east and three west coast oysters with a horseradish and cocktail sauce and a frozen vinegar and shallot sauce. Calamari were nice and crispy with jalapeños and tartar sauce. Crab and avocado salad was some nice lumpy crab meat atop half an avocado and some more greens. Altogether a great start to the meal, would order any of all of these again For the mains the lobster roll was quite nice as well. The lobster wasn't tough or too creamy. Nicely balanced overall though the roll was a bit on the sweet side. Fries were nicely seasoned. The Dover sole was a bit of a disappointment. I saw a lot of reviews saying they were great, but I didn't read carefully enough because they were basically fish sticks but with slivers of a filet. Crispy but a bit fishy tasting. The coconut cake was large and dense. Definitely shareable but will probably pass next time read more

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I really wanted to like this RL restaurant as much as the NYC one, but it didn't even come close. I am blaming it on the fact that we arrived late night (9pm res) on a weekend where Chicago was packed with outside visitors from shows at the convention center, but still, no excuse. The place itself is cute, has a very old school 'library/classical' feel, but is completely different from the one in NYC. The one in NYC is very much centered around the polo theme, and you can definitely tell it's a RL restaurant by the forest green and color colors and horse theme. It's super bougee. The Chicago one isn't nearly as obnoxious, and has more of an old school/classy vibe. Anyway, when we arrived, we immediately sat at the bar and ordered cocktails. Those bar nuts are absolutely fantastic let me tell you. Drinks were tasty. Anyway, they sat us around 9pm and we immediately ordered a seafood tower, which was fantastic. The soft shell crabs, pieces of lobster and large shrimps really hit the spot. For wine I suggested we ordered the French Puligny-Montrachet, but they brought over Pouilly-Fuisse (huge difference). At first we didn't really recognize what had happened, but after my buddy complained about his meat being cold, and then the second dish being undercooked I had to complain about the wine. They did profusely apologize and offered to bring the correct bottle of wine over for free, which was really nice, but I was a bit offended that no one seemed to notice the difference between to two. Anyway, I ordered the fried soft shell crab for dinner, which was a special on the menu. The dish was so fantastic in NYC, I thought it would be equally as outstanding. I was wrong. The dish tasted reheated and lacked the crunchy flavor I was looking for. In any case, we did complain about a few things and they were more than happy to give us at least five free desserts. They also profusely apologized 100 times and likely comped some of the bill, which was nice. Word of advice, f you do decide to order dessert, the coconut cake was my favorite. OMG was that good! read more

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Delicious! I had a burger and fries and it was really good. The cocktails were really good too, I had a blackberry cobbler.

Food, service and ambience are impeccable! The Bloody Mary was one of the best I've ever had. The perfect amount of horseradish to make it just spicy enough but not overwhelming. It was so tasty! Also, the bread "plate" included these huge parmesan crackers that were super addicting! I could almost make a meal just out of those. I went there for brunch with friends on a Sunday, and I ordered the Avocado Crab Toast with a Poached Egg and it was great! It was delicious, bright and flavorful! Not a huge serving, but like the perfect amount. I also ordered a side of sausage, because I was feeling peckish, and it was too much ... lol. I think they gave me 6 or 8 sausages and I had regrets ... but I think I still ate them all. :) All the food that was ordered looked amazing, and no one had any complaints. And the service was on point! It's a little pricey, so I wouldn't go all the time, but I'd definitely treat myself to it every now and then. read more

Tyler was a terrific server. Excellent experience on a beautiful Chicago day. Will be back soon!

Very nice ambience. Staff was very friendly. I made reservations almost a month ago for our anniversary. The table for two they seated us at was right off the kitchen and was so tight, we thought perhaps they squeezed the table in last minute. I was really disappointed by that especially when I saw other parties of two sitting at a nice booth or larger table. I wouldn't have minded if I had made the reservations last minute or I had simply walked in. I could have celebrated at another establishment just as nice and have been given the courtesy of a decent table. That being said, our server was very professional. The calamari & rock shrimp we ordered as an appetizer was mediocre. The Caesar salad, strip steak, Chilean sea bass and mashed potatoes were very good . The waiter brought a small brownie with a candle on a plate where they had drizzled happy anniversary which was sweet. We also ordered the key lime pie which was excellent. I am giving the restaurant 3 stars because the table they set up for us knowing it was a special occasion was ridiculous. If I'm going to spend $300 on dinner, I should at least have a comfortable space to enjoy it in. read more

Absolutely LOVE the food. The first time we went here we had such an amazing experience. However, the second time we went, it was with my in laws visiting. They had most unpleasant hostess (a blonde woman, whose name I did not get). She basically resorted to a back and forth with me, and honestly her behavior was below the restaurant and their amenable staff. My favorite is the Milanese and their desserts are delicious. In general, all of their food is very palatable. Would delicious visit again, despite the doltish hostess. read more

I never realized Ralph Lauren had its own restaurant, but lo and behold, the RL restaurant!...situated right by the Ralph Lauren store on the corner of Chicago and Michigan. The restaurant decor is upscale and classy, filled with tons of photos that hearken back to another era (think Frank Sinatra). I ordered the lobster roll and hand-cut french fries, which were both delicious. They didn't skimp on the lobster and the roll itself was flavorful, so it was well worth the price ($34). The servers were all super friendly and gladly took photos of us with all the beautiful decor as the backdrop. Would gladly return! read more

RL Restaurant - lobster roll, French Fries - New American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

RL Restaurant is perfection in restaurant form, and I wish I could eat here daily. Any place with bistro chairs is automatically a win in my book. But RL's patio takes it to the next level, no matter the weather. Lush greenery dividers make this an oasis from nearby Michigan Ave, and it's the perfect spot for either a date or catching up with friends. And the inside? It's stunning too. Dark mahogany wood and leather make the interior of the restaurant look and feel every bit of the Ralph Lauren vibe. Food-wise, they also seem to be able to do no wrong. While a caesar salad with french fries is pretty basic, RL Restaurant did it so so well. And the steak I ordered on the side was perfectly cooked and super generous in sizing. RL Restaurant, I'll be back soon because in just one visit, this place soared to the top of my Best in Chicago list. read more

RL Restaurant - New American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Over all this restaurant was great, with a cozy atmosphere to go along with it. The staff was welcoming, and attentive from the bartender to the hostess they were all friendly making for an amazing experience. For the seating there was both indoor (but limited) and outdoor seating too. For the food, I ordered the Brussel Sprouts cooked just right not mushy at all and the bacon was crispy. The Lobster Bisque, was equally amazing, I'd like to add that I don't actually care for lobster and normally not a fan of bisque normally they are to fishy in flavor for me. However I was extremely impressed with the one at RLs it was rich but full of flavor and NOT of fish. There was actual lobster meat on the bottom and the seasoning was on point. Awesome job to the kitchen!! I would definitely recommend this restaurant to anyone visiting the Chicago area or if you're a local and not treated your self this would be a great place to so. On a side note if you need to do some shopping there is the RL retail store one door over and around the corner. LOL!! read more

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Love this spot for a small bite meal. The lobster bisque is one of the best in Chicago and who doesn't love a mini weenie. The ambiance is amazing. It's just a cute spot to look around and enjoy company with your friends. I would recommend coming her on a friends date for drinks and apps read more

RL Restaurant - Pigs in a blanket - New American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Great good. Great ambiance! Loved it!! Best Lobster rolls! You cannot go wrong with this fabulous restaurant.

Great service! Great decor! Food is a little pricey but everything was good!!! The bread, had lobster bisque soup and it was one of the best I had!! The burger was very tasty and def fresh! Had dover sole for the first time and the server filet it in front of us! It was very tasteful and will have it again! If your in Chicago def a must go restaurant!! (The one in Ny is impossible to goto and you have to make reservations months ahead! Plus the prices in Ny are much priced than the Chicago restaurant! read more

This place always hits. I love the decor and art everywhere, literally such a great place for Ambience! I've had the RL burger before but today I went for the crispy chicken sandwich and it was pretty good but the crab cake was awesome. We also tried the lobster roll, that was pretty good too but I typically prefer the hot butter style to a mayo based style. The Old Fashions here are great! I saw a couple having the Filets and they looked perfect! Next time that and the lobster bisque. Always next time! Between RL, Adalina, Maple & Ash, and Sparrow this weekend, I'm firing on all cylinders! Where to tonight? Thank god we are walking everywhere. I need to hit the gym like 13 times next week! This is what happens when you have friends from LA in town! All the eats! Always a joy. Thanks RL! read more

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Wonderful restaurant. Excellent delicious dishes. The steak was very tender. Very nice ambience. Highly recommended.

My fiancé and I enjoyed a meal at RL Restaurant on a recent visit to Chicago! He ordered the RL Burger and said it was "very delicious!" (He is a burger snob so I can assume that if you like burgers, you'll enjoy the one from RL! Lol) The Lobster Roll was fantastic! Key like pie was also very delicious! Our server was pleasant, but he had a very large party seated next to us ordering bottles of wine and champagne that took up a lot of his time so the service was a little slow at the end, but he was clearly very busy and we were not in much of a hurry so it was fine! The atmosphere was elegant, and bustling with action, while also not being too noisy to enjoy a conversation! Overall we had a good experience at RL Restaurant! read more

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My favorite restaurant and the best food in Chicago! I was lest Saturday for birthday dinner and still this place is amazing. I hope that stay open forever. read more

Amazing service, top tier; Jack was great! The lobster rolls were delicious. The lobster bisque was good but different than any I've ever had. I'd definitely go back. read more

It's RL. Better than most, forget about the rest. Amazing ambiance, service and most importantly food. Been to Paris and Polo Bar in NYC. Very very equivalent. read more

The food was amazing and had good service. I ordered the NY strip and it was cooked perfectly. The sides were all amazing as well. Only downside was that service was a little slow, but the restaurant was extremely busy. read more

My review for RL is definitely long overdue. Located in a the most ideal spot in Chicago. This place is truly for the locals and customers who respect and enjoy the classic vibe of the place. Simple menu: The food is always consistent and you can't go wrong with trying each dish on the menu. If you like fish and wonder if it's going to be good here...yes, it's yum. Of course, you can't go wrong with the steak. If you get a chance, make sure to try one of their desserts too. To me, everything is made with care. read more

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Amazing experience overall! Loved the food-- apps, entrees & desert. Staff was very attentive & great. Super cozy vibes. read more

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Ground zero for ladies who lunch and I love it! I came in recently with my toddler for a girls' lunch and despite my daughter knocking her water over seven times our waiter and busboys could not have been more kind and helpful with cleaning up each spill. Service was a little slow but the place was packed and there was clearly a focus on food quality and not rushing anyone out the door. I didn't mind as I used the time to chat with my daughter and enjoy the elegant , and cozy ambiance together. read more