What a great place to celebrate a party of 10. Service here was really good. Food was fantastic! I highly recommend the Corned Beef Bites, surprisingly really good. The ambiance was a 10 out of 10! Will be coming back to try other dishes! read more

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Handsome and clubby space. We sat in the lounge area near the fireplace. Very nice. Lobster Bisque and Filet (10oz) wwee perfect; also and excellent bread service. Enjoyed a bottle of Ridge Vineyards Old Vine Zinfandel ($90). Service (Spencer) was professional but personable. She's a real asset. Not unusual, but the experience at the host desk was unpleasant and not commensurate with the goals of the establishment. Seemed like a poorly trained young girl with little experience or enthusiasm. Didn't mar the evening, but certainly didn't help. Look forward to visiting again. read more

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Delicious food and expected atmosphere. Table near the fireplace is enjoyable. We had a burger and a chicken sandwich with fries and drinks. Crowded, high volume place but worth it. read more

First class all the way. Service and food are both impeccable. Excellent cocktails and menu with classics plus new and fun dishes.

Just tried this place out again while recently in Chicago for work. Still fabulous! A must try. read more

RL Restaurant - Lobster roll - New American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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I had been wanting to try this place for quite some time; however I was really underwhelmed by the ambiance. The decor was beautiful, but it was very brightly lit and loud inside to give off touristy vibes. People were clearly stopping in from out of town and shopping along Michigan ave, so I guess I should have expected this vs a more romantic atmosphere. Service was still great though. We had a couple of drinks, including some delicious glasses of wine with our seafood tower. The seafood was very fresh and excellent quality, which I would expect for the price. Because of the atmosphere though we decided to have our entree elsewhere. Next time I'll have to see if the patio is better for my taste! read more

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Food excellent. Host and hostess professional and welcoming. Jeff was our server - awesome. Managers the best

Once again we had a marvelous meal at RL. The mini lobster rolls were a delight. The scallops were perfect. The roasted tri-color cauliflower was exactly right. Kudos to Yan, the young man who bussed our table, who had a particularly enthusiastic energy that added joy to our evening. Thank you RL for being our happy place. read more

RL Restaurant - Mini lobster rolls and a perfect Vesper, scallops in butter caper sauce - New American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Solid spot, service and vibe are incredible but food is just good. Don't come here expecting haute or Michelin cuisine. Expect a solid meal but cuisine is a little simple and predictable. Waiters are conscientious, give solid recommendations and detailed. Drinks are solid and balanced. Salmon Benedict and croque madam are nice but neither were extraordinary, just solid. Plating and presentation was nice. Now let's talk about the space, incredible with attention to detail. Floral arrangements on every table, art work from floor to ceiling and the overall vibe is real. Waiters don't rush you out of here. Service feels very personalized and tailored to your experience. I recommend dining in the main room. Overall considering the experience, great hospitality and vibe the price felt reasonable and worth it. I would recommend this place to people who are visiting as I think it is a well executed concept, in an iconic location. Outdoor seating seems good too but being that Chicago is a Windy City I would heed caution. read more

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This review has been a long time coming. RL Restaurant is one of our most favorite restaurants to visit when we are in Chicago. The service is spectacular, from the host to the entire restaurant staff, you will not be disappointed. The decor is a Ralph Lauren dream and it is dark and moody, perfect for a date night or an intimate dinner with a few close friends. The cocktails are superb, my personal favorite is the Old Fashioned which is made with the RL private barrel from Woodford Reserve- delicious! Our usual order consists of the pigs in a blanket, but this time we opted for Oysters and the calamari with rock shrimp. Both were great and highly recommended. The table thoroughly enjoyed the Scallops with the lemon butter caper sauce. Personally, I enjoyed my Filet with horseradish cream, it was cooked to perfection and the meat was superb. For sides, we ordered the green beans, asparagus, mashed potatoes, and french fries. They are served family style and there were no complaints about taste. Consistency is key at this restaurant. Sometimes months or even a year go by before we come back to Chicago, and every experience is exactly the same. The food always tastes exactly how we remembered it, we have never had a bad experience. Definitely recommend making a reservation on Open Table and trying this restaurant if you are in the area. read more

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Great atmosphere, nice level of service, and excellent food. I had the Dover sole, and it was excellent.

We went here for a birthday lunch and it was a decent experience. I don't know what possessed me to go with the fish of the day option but it was the sea bass that came with its own gravy when I went and that little piece you see came out to be $51. While the fish was good, it was also by no means phenomenal in any way and also wasn't very filling. To try to make up for the disappointment we also just got fries and majority of the dessert menu - the coffee ice cream ended up being my favorite. The service was nice and so is the atmosphere, although there are quite of few Chicago restaurants with the same style. Overall this is the place you go with a corporate card to splurge but I wouldn't recommend for any other reason. read more

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Great food. Great table service. Great atmosphere. BUT... the host and hostess service is always terrible and off-brand. Ralph Lauren is about kindness and accommodation and excellence. But the hosts are always absolutely aloof, unprofessional, and frankly incompetent. Today was a particularly terrible experience. read more

I enjoyed a beautiful weekday lunch here in September. The atmosphere is so chic and the service was amazing. This would be wonderful as a date spot, girls lunch, or even a solo meal. I enjoyed the oysters and lobster bisque (which was poured table side). Both were excellent and my whole lunch felt so luxe. I enjoyed a cocktail, which was suggested by my server after discussing my drink preferences. I highly recommend this wonderful restaurant. read more

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I've come here for many special occasions: anniversaries, dinner dates, and even my 21st birthday! It is very up-scale and classy, but there isn't pressure to be dressed to the nines. The patio is amazing to utilize in the summer. The food and service are amazing, as well. I stick with a burger and fries, but they do it really well. I also tried the crab cakes which were delicious. I like coming here because they have a vegan burger, so my boyfriend and I are able to dine together. Can't wait for my next visit! read more

Perfect for an afternoon lunch. I came in one afternoon after some shopping with no reservation, they were quick to accommodate us. Service: 5/5 professional and attentive. The staff here elevated our lunch and upheld the RL name Food: 4/5 I found my veggie burger to be absolutely delicious. As well as the bourbon chocolate cake at the end...my only comment would be maybe the inclusion of another vegetarian option Overall would highly recommend this restaurant. I would definitely come back here again read more

You would think that this restaurant is catchy, but it's absolutely not! It has a wonderful location and the decor is so tasteful! - The cuisine is fresh and delicious. I enjoyed the extent of the menu. - The service is kind and welcoming, as well as appropriately paced. I very much like the energy in the dining room. read more

I have always wanted to try this restaurant for lunch and I had a perfect opportunity as my college roommate was coming into town. This is the perfect fancy lunch place to go with a good friend, your mom, your grandmother, or to celebrate a birthday. I loved the Ralph Lauren classic and elegant decor, and I felt like I was transported back to the 40s. The room was huge with great art, white tablecloths and incredibly attentive and professional staff. Even the restrooms were beautiful, and you actually have to take an elevator down one level to get to them. They give you bread and very delicious crackers on the table before your meal comes. The menu for lunch wasn't huge, but there were great items to choose from. I opted for the crab and avocado salad and my friend had the chopped vegetable salad. I will say that I thought that the portions weren't particularly large and the price was pretty high for my crab salad, but I still thoroughly enjoyed it. I loved the experience of being in that restaurant. It was bustling with people, but despite that, it was a calm and relaxing experience, and it was easy to have a conversation. The service was impeccable. . We ended with coffee ice cream with chocolate short bread, and tea, which was great way to finish. We each got our own little teapot. This is definitely going to be my go to restaurant for lunch with friends or a special occasion. I'm definitely getting the lobster roll next time. Definitely check it out! read more

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RL as become my favorite Chicago restaurant! The food is always perfect! I've met a lot a fun fellow dinners at the restaurant! If you love shrimp cocktail, this is truly the best I've ever eaten. If I lived in Chicago, I would be at RL Restaurant every week. Since I'm in Chicago only a few times a year, I general go for the Dole Sole! The lobster bisque is a must have! If you like coconut, be sure to save room for the coconut cake! read more

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A must try if you are in Chicago. Great service and amazing food, our waiter Tyler was excellent and was very helpful when selecting our entrees. The escargot is a must try along with the mini lobster rolls for an appetizer. Will definitely look forward to returning read more

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10/10 atmosphere and service. Our waiter was so attentive and staff was super professional. Highly recommend the pigs in a blanket. It's definitely a pricy place, but everything was great quality. read more

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

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Several empty tables. Dressed well but apparently not well enough. Someone said we'll get you a table. Then the hostess looked us up and down, over her glasses and said "no." Disturbing level of classism in society these days. It feels comical but is really just sad. read more

The place the Ambaince were good but there was too many people when we went for dinner,we order Steak and fries ,the steak wasn't cook the way we ordered the fries were saggy and cold I order chiken and to be honest I had much much better for that price read more

Back to say that the RL burger is STILL a top contender for the best burger in the city. Be sure to add bacon and cheddar! Also, Lena is a wonderful addition to your team....great service and beautiful personality. My family thanks you. read more

Went here lastnight for dinner with my husband. The drinks and food were amazing, however, it was the service that was lacking for me. The hostess offered to check the coats for the party in front of us but never offered to check our coats. When asking for recommendations on the menu the waiter said he didn't know. I asked him basic questions about the drink menu and he seemed uninformed. With the upscale pricing I typically expect the staff to know the menu by heart but this was not the place. Overall-very meh. I love Ralph Lauren but this restaurant missed the mark. read more

Great spot for a bite to eat near the mag mile. I stopped in today for dinner as my friend and I always see this restaurant yet have never visited. It's very cozy in the front lounge and a bit more formal behind the hostess. It appeared that some of the staff knew some of the customers well. I'm assuming they were regulars... which is always a good sign. The waiter was amazing. I wish I remembered his name. He had a great sense of humor and knew the menu extremely well. I selected the lobster bisque and a steak Caesar salad. The lobster bisque was my favorite. Very creamy and tasty. It was nice to have a few pieces of lobster as well in it, yet I would have definitely paid for a double portion. My salad was ok. I've had better Caesar salads. The steak was well seasoned but a bit on the rare side for a medium well request. I also split a mashed potato with my friend. The potatoes were entirely too salty. I feel there was an error back of house due to the salt level. Overall we had a good experience and I'll def be back for another bowl of the soup! read more

RL Restaurant - New American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Always packed, always fantastic service, always fantastic food and great people watching! A must go if you're in Chicago! read more

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Service is excellent but food quality has gone downhill. Burgers are very thin now and burned. Fires were cold. Not a great food experience. The age of the restrooms is showing and it lives on from a previous reputation it no longer deserved. Sad. read more

I frequent this restaurant for brunch when I'm back in town. Chicago is one of my favorite cities to dine. Brunch is around the time that I walk in. It's caviar and champagne. Thank you for the Clicquot and atmosphere. Top notch. Merci for the excellency of service and consistency. In addition, it's in perfect walking distance to shop. A ladies delight. read more

Upscale American restaurant in an old-fashioned and uniquely decorated environment. I ordered the Crispy Walleye Pike ($31), which was fried with batter. It had a nice crispiness on the outside and the flesh was moderately firm yet delicate. The fish was simple and not too flavorful but still pretty good. It also went well with the tartar sauce. The slaw on the side was a bit too sharp/bitter for me though. While this dish was decent, it was not worth $31. I also tried the Crispy Calamari and Rock Shrimp ($20), which were pretty standard quality- could've been a tad crispier. The Pigs in a Blanket ($15) were tasty with nice little hot dogs in puff pastries and mustard. To drink, the RL Bellini ($14) was nice and refreshing with the prosecco and white peach puree in it. It was a little small though. The place itself is quite fancy and old-fashioned with white tablecloths, lots of interesting portraits and photographs along the walls, an upscale vibe, and a moderately lively atmosphere for a Monday night. We were able to get a reservation just an hour beforehand. Our waiter was super friendly and helpful. However, the service speed was a bit slow (taking our orders, bringing the food, and getting the check). Overall, Ralph Lauren (RL) Restaurant offers high quality American food in an upscale environment but is a bit overpriced (should definitely be a $$$ place). read more

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We had reservations and were seated right away. I was walking with crutches, which is not easy to get around with in a tightly packed dining area. And the doors do not have an accessibility button at the restaurant entrance. You also need to take an elevator to the bathroom up a floor. Just a few things to consider in terms of accessibility. The menu has basic American fare at an inflated price. But I expected this, so I won't hold it against them. The food IS good so at least there's that. The pigs in a blanket are made with wagyu. They were good! I got the lobster bisque and non-alcoholic IPA. I was full just off that. But of course I had to try the dessert. The coconut cake was AMAZING. Honestly the best thing I ate that night. We also got a brownie and coffee ice cream. Both were also very good. read more

Outstanding service and delicious food. The room is calm and beautiful, library atmosphere, and just welcoming and friendly.

The food was fabulous. The service was excellent and I loved the vibe of the restaurant. The only negative was that it was a busy night, which made it very loud and hard to have a conversation. read more

For the bar experience only; really good dirty martini and espresso martini (a very nice twist by adding a bit of cinnamon powder). Ordered Calamari with rock shrimp which was awesome. Both wife and I would like to come for dinner next time. Bartender was kind and quick to provide service. read more

RL BURGER 8.3/10 (Tomato, Lettuce, Onions, Pickles, Cheddar Cheese & Crispy Bacon with Hand-Cut Fries) - order mine medium and came out very very pink. Good burger but would probably get something new next time DOVER SOLE 8.9/10 (Pan-Seared with Meyer Lemon Butter Sauce) - love the lemon butter. Great light fish. SIDES 1st Green Beans with Shallots - delicious! 2nd Mashed Potatoes - didn't have any garlic or butter flavor though 3rd Hand-Cut Fries Staff was kind. No reservations and no wait Sunday 8:00 pm ish read more

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Food, service, and atmosphere are on point. The perfect place to celebrate my birthday. read more

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Might be the best Lobster Roll I have ever day! Sorry Boston MA and Milford CT lol. The lobster was fresh and cooked perfectly and the roll/texas toast was buttery and toasted perfectly. The Fries were salted perfectly as well. This place is always crowded (so plan ahead) luckily got a seat at the bar. The Ralph Lauren brand is distinguished and classic and the restaurants layout and vibe definitely embodies the brand. read more

Worst fine dining experience I've ever had. Made a reservation, took a 9 pm one so I didn't have to sit on patio (the point of an RL Restaurant is the decor). I was given the worst table in the whole restaurant, first come bar tables were much better. I was bumped by every single server, the serve line to order drinks backed up to my table, every single person walked by me and the picture shows my view. I would have been better off on the patio. I left after 45 mins & it would have been sooner but I couldn't get my waiter (who never gave me his name) to check on me. On top of all of it, the food was mid. Bread was cold, butter hard as ice, my bisque was lukewarm at best. I should have just gone back to Gibson's for my big vacation celebration meal. What a terrible food experience in city with such great food read more

RL Restaurant - New American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I was a bit apprehensive on going here at first. The preppy name of Ralph Lauren. Nothing wrong with that mind you , but as you see in my profile pictures, I am not a preppy guy. My daughter who lives in Chicago loves this restaurant. We were greeted and seated right away during lunch time. We sat outside since the day was very pleasant and warm. Although the inside looked very luxurious and had a warm feeling. The staff was " the most attentive " right on the money they were. The drinks were served right away after we ordered them, appetizers also. I ordered a Turkey Burger and my daughter ordered a Veggie Burger. My TB was excellent ( one of the best I have had ) , my Daughter said her VB was also delicious. As I said the staff was on the button. Clearing plates as we finished with appetizers and our main meal. I asked for jalapeños ( fresh ) on the side....... Out waiter was happy to oblige me . I have to say the staff , everyone that came to the table had a smile on their face and was happy to serve you. I am glad my Daughter took me here for lunch. I would come back here , great food , over the top service, oh yes. Outside seeding is surrounded by a hedge for excellent privacy. You can not see the street and walkers can not see you. Nice touch. I would recommend this restaurant for lunch, quick, tasty, and over the top wait service. read more

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Best cutesy upscale business casual vibe for work lunches or nicer meet up spots. Love the ceaser salad with filet and lobster bisque soup, fresh menu and clean feelings atmosphere. read more

RL Restaurant - Caesar - New American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois