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Old Town · American · $$

R.J. Grunts

4.53,919 reviews ·Opentil 8:30 tonight
The atmosphere is relaxed, with a comfort food focus that leans into straightforward, satisfying dishes rather than anything fussy
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R.J. Grunts — well-regarded american in Old Town. The atmosphere is half the draw here. Drink selection punches above its weight. [$$]

What 3,919 diners keep saying

Fast serviceNeighborhood institutionLivelyOld schoolFamily friendlyGreat cocktails
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2056 N Lincoln Park W, Chicago, IL 60614
Old Town
Today11AM-8:30PM
Sun10:30AM-8:30PM
Mon–Wed11AM-8:30PM
Thu–Fri11AM-10PM
Sat10:30AM-10PM
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Review photo by Barbara Vulpinari
Jul 2026

Very good

Barbara Vulpinari

Barbara Vulpinari

9 reviews on Google

Review photo by Brooke Sutcliffe
Feb 2026

Love this place, great French onion soup and good vibes

Brooke Sutcliffe

Brooke Sutcliffe

6 reviews on Google

Review photo by Owen Porter
Jan 2026

RJ Grunts is a great experience every time you set foot inside. Go for the happy hour on a weekend for cheap cocktails after 8:00 pm and a warm atmosphere. The food is always top notch as well. Highly recommend the French Dip, has been stellar each time I’ve had it.

Owen Porter

Owen Porter

56 reviews on Google

Review photo by Mikey Clemes
Jan 2026

really nice place for a quick but relaxing meal, I was kind of surprised the food arrived really quickly, and since I could not decide what to get I ordered chicken tenders. Perfectly breaded, tender and juicy- and terrific selection of dips, but the BBQ was perfect. Really hit the spot! Glad to have found them, highly recommend.

Mikey Clemes

Mikey Clemes

21 reviews on Google

Review photo by Sophia Shaver
Jan 2026

The service was great and the French dip was delicious. The grilled cheese was average.

Sophia Shaver

Sophia Shaver

5 reviews on Google

Jul 2026

Great place to grab a bite and near the zoo!

T.J. Landry

T.J. Landry

11 reviews on Google

Jul 2026

Blue cheese was the best server ever, #rickandmorty

Kenny Glickman

Kenny Glickman

4 reviews on Google

Jul 2026

The bar tender Joey was fantastic. Best bar tender I’ve ever had

Isabelle Muthiah

Isabelle Muthiah

15 reviews on Google

Jul 2026

Elena (Elaina?) was the best server we’ve had here! Love this place but service can be very slow sometimes but she made sure everything was taken care of!!

Becca R

Becca R

2 reviews on Google

Jul 2026

Elena is amazing!!

Izzy Kacha

Izzy Kacha

Jul 2026

Great place, great atmosphere! Quick service and friendly people.

Marquita Johnston

Marquita Johnston

11 reviews on Google

Jul 2026

Obsessed with this place!!!

Syd Deegan

Syd Deegan

3 reviews on Google

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