Portillo's has made it across the lake to us here in Michigan. It first opened in Sterling Heights…read moreand this Livonia location is their fast follow. Upon rolling up to the massive building, it dawned on me that it was my first time. I have had Chicago dogs and Italian beef just not from Portillo's! The overall vibe is surprisingly more restaurant-like than I expected - like the interior of a Yard House vs. the interior of a Carl's Jr/Hardee's. I was definitely expecting more fast-food-vibes! You do order at the digital kiosk for pick up but otherwise, it's very clean and spacious. Lots of large tables as well (there were a fair amount of large groups!). We had the: *Jumbo Hot Dog (with everything) - so the Chicago dog (Everything includes mustard, relish, celery salt, freshly chopped onions, sliced red ripe tomatoes, kosher pickle, and sport peppers piled onto a steamed poppy seed bun.) - Sorry I still think coneys are better BUT there was a nice snap to the dog and all the toppings were really fresh! *Italian Beef Sandwich ( Our famous, homemade, Italian beef is slow-roasted for four hours, thinly sliced, and served on freshly baked Turano French bread.) - we got this with both sweet & spicy peppers as well as with standard gravy. Their gravy is honestly more "au jus" like than like the gravy you'd have with pasties or at Thanksgiving dinner. Good flavors and again seemed really fresh! *THE CAKE SHAKE (Have you heard of our famous "cake shake?" Yes, we actually put a slice of chocolate cake into our blended milkshakes, making a truly unique, must-try dessert.) - While I haven't had the cake itself, I can imagine what it tastes like on its own - almost devil's food-cake esque as it's like chocolate on chocolate. My friends tell me there's mayo in it! It's quite sweet and decadent. Anyways it was a tasty shake and I do like that I got cake bit thru the straw! Service was quick and friendly! Also, very importantly - bathrooms were clean.

Was happy when we finally received one of these in Michigan. I stopped by the Livonia location and…read morewas happy I did. Their beef sandwich is so good. It was hot and fresh when I ordered it so no issues there. They also have the kiosk machine to order your food which is great. It has photos of the food you're ordering so it is helpful. The restaurant is clean and the staff are very friendly. Will visit here again!

I just tried Dexter's ,with my son And son-in-law. Jason…read moreCarr & BRG Both give it positive reviews.Great juicy Dexter double & large helping of fries, perfectly salted.we All agreed excellent friendly staff & service.Nice clean restaurant.

Both the spicy (jalapeño and the Swiss mushroom burgers are excellent. Excellent beef flavor and…read moreseasoning of the hand formed patties. The only improvement I can suggest is toast the buns more, to a nice almost crisp golden brown. The juices of the meat, peppers and mushrooms really soaked the buns to the point that we finished with a knife and fork. The garlic parm wings are tasty, plump and are served hot. The dining room was mostly empty and mostly clean. Slow ... this is a good thing because food is cooked to order and served hot. Will I return? I live 40 miles away and that is a huge impediment for a (great) burger restaurant. I will probably return once to try their soul food. Signage and logo ... it is not exactly obvious. Unless you know it is there, it is unlikely to be stumbled upon.

I have been here 3 times and the food is always hot and delicious. I have tried the original…read morehamburger, original chicken, boom chicken, and the fries they were delicious. The cod slider is ok. And I ribeye steak slider was a disappointment. I love going here and can't wait to try some their other items. Friendly staff always.

Savvy always serves up delicious food efficiently with a smile! You can always count on fresh…read moreingredients & made to order. I love the options & the sides. The employees love their jobs, the establishments are always clean. Open late, drive thru option. Don't sleep on this upscale fast food spot!

Great old fashioned burgers. Great price, clean atmosphere, great service. Place is a new local…read morefavorite spot to stop in for lunch. New owner is very friendly, great spot to grab a quick meal

Let me say, I love a small burger. A small burger off the flat top done right is even better! I…read moreordered the cheeseburger it came with pickles, grilled onions and their special sauce then I topped it with a juicy onion ring. The burger was fresh and delicious, the bun was so soft and the onion ring added the right crunch to the grilled bun. Fast service with a small spot to eat. I chose to eat in the car. Yup. I'll be back!

What a gem to find some great burgers in this place. It's a very big challenge to stand out, but…read morethese guys definitely did. I will definitely be back for more food because I was never able to finish my burger lol

Quit playing! This hamburger was out of this world! The slightly crispy grilled sesame bun and the…read morecook on the meat was spot on. I got the truffle burger and what blew me away the most was the onion straws and pronounced Swiss cheese flavor. Just wow! You can tell every ingredient though is fresh: the grilled mushrooms, all of it is what I want when I crave a burger. I usually add something like ketchup, extra sauce or lettuce. This needed nothing--as it's a very well considered combination of flavors. It's a double patty and left me stuffed so I can't do it often. But when I want burger and the beef, Zo's does it for me.

Great place! Very friendly staff! Delicious food!! The menu covers all the bases for whatever…read moreappetite you're bringing to the table. And the menu will cover whatever you're in the mood to eat. Great place! SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL BUSINESSES!!

meh-I ordered delivery, but it was interesting to note that the food was absolutely stone cold yet…read moreburnt straight through. The meal was not edible. I threw it out. Sad that I couldn't even eat a bite of either hotdog

This place is seemingly unsuspecting. You wouldn't look Twice at it yet the food they put out is…read morepretty darn stellar. I came with my nephew and sister and we were all surprised at the prices vs the portion sizes! Being from Atlanta I was expecting smaller portions but they go big here! I got the Fat Daddy Sandwich and was so excited to eat it and almost burnt my tongue. The chicken was freshly fried and dressed to order. I dug into the delicious cheese fries while I waited for my sandwich to cool. Pairing it all with the fried pickles just competed the whole meal. Small area to dine in, mainly waiting space, but it was a slow evening and we decided to hang out. If im in the area i would definitely visit again.

I used to visit Fat Daddy's all the time, but as I moved a bit further away, my visits have…read moredecreased in frequency. Still, it's always a pleasant treat to drop by and have some hot chicken once in a while. On my most recent visit, I got a couple of items: Chicken Cheese Fries, Mild ($13.70) - The fries are kind of chewy and not crisp but that could be because of the 15 min drive home before digging in. Fresh green onion and fried chicken tenders are dropped on top with the meat being not dry but not especially moist. In terms of spice level, we went with mild, which in this case is basically not spicy at all, giving just a very slight tingle on the tongue. Tangy, almost vinegary comeback sauce and a cheese sauce are drizzled on top of everything. Overall the seasoning level is good. I mean, it's fries with stuff on top; hard to mess that up. I just don't think I would get this again because the sandwiches are way better and this is just average. (3/5) Hush Puppies ($4.60) - One order comes with six pieces. These hush puppies have a nice crisp exterior skin with a tender and fluffy corn meal interior, seasoned perfectly. They come with the comeback sauce on the side, but I don't think they actually need the sauce as they are perfectly delicious by themselves. (4/5) The Fat Daddy, Hot, Pickles ($13.70) - Woah, this thing is hefty. I'd almost forgotten how big the sandwiches are. This single sandwich probably weighs equal to everything else we got. They give you a giant chicken thigh with a super moist interior and a crisp exterior. The chicken has a bit of heat at hot but is not overwhelming. Either my heat tolerance has gotten better or they've toned the heat down - I remember always getting the hot and having trouble with it in the past! They add a bit of slaw to add additional crunch. You can choose between pickles and peppers - I went with pickles to amp up the vinegar tangy notes. Everything is on a fluffy buttery bun. The sandwich comes with seasoned fries that are seasoned well and not overly salty. The texture feels a little chewy rather than being crisp and they look kind of pale, like they are under fried. A bit disappointing to be honest. (4/5) Since I first visited Fat Daddy's, they've expanded to a couple more locations around the Metro. I'm happy to see them getting their food out to a wider audience. I definitely recommend them, especially for their hot chicken sandwiches. Now if only they brought the hot bone-in chicken back - it's on the menu, but they don't actually carry it anymore. Overall rating of the food this visit: 3.67/5

Food had absolutely no taste. Food is overpriced. Services was ok. Can't tell who works there…read morebecause of no uniforms. (Not even tshirts). Drinks taste like water. Inside was fairly clean. Paper towel rolls on the tables needs to be changed. Has stains on top of the rolls.

I've never heard of this place and I was in the area. It's…read moreclean and has a lot of space. There's unique burgers here. I ordered the burger and it was too much for me so I will recommend trying your normal here first. And the Oreos and cream shake took me back to my diary cream days lol