Jury's
Categories: Burgers, American (Traditional) [Edit]
Neighborhood: North Center4337 N Lincoln Avenue
(between Leavitt St & Montrose Ave)
Chicago, IL 60618 (773) 935-2255
- Price Range: $$
- Accepts Credit Cards: Yes
- Parking: Street
- Attire: Casual
- Good for Groups: No
- Good for Kids: No
- Takes Reservations: Yes
- Delivers: No
- Take-out: Yes
- Waiter Service: Yes
- Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
- Outdoor Seating: Yes
- Good for: Dinner
- Alcohol: Full Bar
24 reviews
Neighborhood: Near North Side
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64 Reviews for Jury's
I've been going to Jury's for about 5 years now and it's been pretty consistent. The burger is good, but not great. Although the flavor of the meat is good. ( They put liquid smoke in it....that's what one of the cooks told me.) The quality is there with their meats. The hot wings have a delicious smokey sauce.....not typical hot wing sauce. The steaks are pretty good, as well as their pasta dishes. Some of the items can be a little pricey for what you get, but at least you get quality. Hopefully when you go, you will get the server named Oscar. He's awesome and very attentive. Unfortunately, there's a female server who's completely clueless and awful. Other than that, its a small, quaint, cool little place to sit back and relax and have a good meal.
Despite that my husband and I live within walking distance to Lincoln Square, neither of us had ever been to Jury's. We finally went for the first time a few weeks ago.
I got the veggie sandwich and my husband got the grilled chicken sandwich. Both were delicious, and we loved the side options that we could choose from. We both decided on a generous serving of veggies.
The sangria wasn't that great, and I would not order it again. The lemon sorbet, however, was delicious. Our server even gave it to us free!
While the food was delicious, the service is what really sold us. Our server (I think his name was Oscar) and the manager were both so kind, helpful, and friendly. If you get Oscar, make sure you tip him well!
We will definitely be back very soon!
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Oh, what a happy birthday for me! Its two weeks past and I'm still getting taken out for birthday drinks! My co-workers have been telling me to go with them here for a little over a year and something always came up. So finally, I got to go!
I was a bit confused by the bar/restaurant at first. You have a typical looking bar and then behind you tables with nice white tablecloths, flowers and pretty 'reserved' signs. And here I thought we were going to a bar? Where did these people bring me?
So I had doubts when we sat down at the bar instead of a table. Experience shows people buying food get more attention. And don't I love it when I'm proven wrong (in this case at least!). Our bartender, Angie, waited on us so carefully and was incredibly friendly. She was also giving waiters their drink orders, taking to-go orders, plus handing those out to customers when they came in. Busy little bee but my Summertime Ale glass was never empty! Poor thing had just put in the keg too so patience was key with that tap!
We all snacked on appetizers and yum! Fried zucchini that tasted very fresh. Bruscetta. Calamari. Mozzarella sticks. All of it fantastic! And still despite not actually ordering food, we still received impeccable service from Angie.
Despite my confusion when we walked in I was quickly turned into a fan of Jury's. Not a bar I now know but a nice little place to get away from the world outside (or the rain in our case!) and have some nice company while watching the game and having a seasonal beverage! What a great birthday treat!
The only reason I am giving this 2 stars is for the cheap wine we got on Saturday night- I guess it was half price bottle night. Woo!
The service was so-so, the salad was fine. I ordered the boring sauteed chicken breast. I say boring because it had no flavor. At all. I had to sqeeze lemon over it to get it down. Well, I guess I could have dipped it in the brown gravy that was given to me as a side. It was very weird.
My husband had the salmon and said "We can make this better at home."
Bottom Line: over priced, bland, and boring.
This place is kind of silly. I had a B.B.Q.C.S (that is my acronym for 'barbecue chicken sandwich' -- when you say it, it should sound like 'babakwecksuh').
The sandwich was horribly average. My dining companions for the evening seemed to enjoy their food okay, but I couldn't pay attention to them because I was too busy asking myself how if there were really a god, why would he allow such an average concoction to exist?
That, and OMG -- the waiter would not separate our checks into two orders. I'm sorry but that's stupid. Why don't you just pretend like one of us is at another table? So really he was just too lazy to do it.
So we were talking about how many stars we would each give it, and I initially said three, but I slept on it last night and settled on two because you can do a lot better down the street.
Oh! And WTF -- there were Christmas cards with the check. It said not to open them 'til August, but I was like, 'pfff, screw that' -- so I opened mine and it said ten dollars off -- but it's only good if you open it in the presence of your waiter in the month of August. Really, Jury's? Really? What are we, a restaurant or a cereal box?
PRO TIP: Open your Christmas card right away because it shows the waitstaff that you don't conform to their rules.
So I finally made it over to Jury's to try one of their infamous burgers. I thought it was just average. I think I made the mistake of NOT getting cheese on it. I had it cooked medium well and it came back burnt and charred like a hockey puck. Their steak fries are the bomb digity, nice and thick and hot! I will probably go back again and do it right... get the cheese!
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We've been going to Jury's for nearly five years now, and there's a reason we keep going back -- ok, many reasons.
First, Jury's a respite from anything "trendy", which is a word that describes too many ho-hum Lincoln Square eateries -- you know the kind, the ones that are closed down by the next time you walk past...
Anyway, second, a word on their burgers: Jury's is one of the few restaurants where we will order a hamburger, because their burger patties actually have flavor. A burger is not the toppings one puts upon it, so distrust any reviewer on Yelp who claims the best burger in Chicago has Bleu Cheese and on it. A true burger can be enjoyed with the simplest of toppings, and a Jury's burger is one of these. And they have steaks too, so that's just icing!
Finally, a word about service. Jury's is a neighborhood place, where neighbors go frequently. We've had many servers there who we soon call friends. They aren't fake, they don't brownnose you, and sometimes they don't care for rude, snotty customers who expect to be treated like royalty... We're just sayin'... It's rare to find a genuinely nice server.
Oh, and Pete, one of the owners, should have his picture in the dictionary next to the word "Classy"!
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I used to be almost a regular until I moved too far away (2 miles) and was sorry I did. That is, until a few nites ago. My fav there was Calamari. All I can say is, "If you're going for the Calamari - don't". They deliver a huge portion of rubber bands instead. The rest of the stuff is 'OK'. Some items are better than that.
great atmosphere. love the outdoor seating on the street and in the back patio. check out the specials on different nights for good cheap eats. love the preparation of the chicken here-fried (on salad...yum), grilled, bbq, it's all good and tasty. their salads are tasty, too.
I know that Jury's has like, nationally ranked burgers. It just doesn't do it for me.
This is my second visit to Jury's - both trips have been on their burger night. I still remain unimpressed. I freely admit that I don't remember much about the first burger, which says something itself, I suppose. Last night I had the turkey burger and enjoyed it quite a bit. The steak fries are awesome and seeing that I was with Yelpers, the company was great. :)
We sat on the patio and had the same server we had had a few months ago. He remained unimpressive as well. The service was acceptable but not much more. The food was good but nothing worthy of a burger award (in my opinion). I'll still take $1 burgers at Bar Louie, thankyouverymuch.
It is probably worth experiencing, but I won't be rushing back.
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I went here last night for a little Yelp get together. I've waned to try this place out for a while and was happy to finally give it a go. First off the inside of this place was not what I expected. I thought it would be a rustic, almost dive bar inside. It wasn't at all. It was a quaint restaurant with table cloths and everything. How swank! It was a lovely evening though, so our group got a table on the back patio. It's very cute out there, but the overwhelming grilled meat smell became a bit much after a while. It was fine at first but near the end of the evening it became overbearing and VERY smoky. I guess that would explain why the burgers were so charred.
Ok, let's talk about the meat. It was Burger Mania Wednesday (discounted burgers). This place has won awards for their burgers. Hmmmm. It was good, don't get me wrong, but I have had better. It reminded me of something you would get at an above average counter service restaurant. The outside of the burger was over charred. I'm not big on crusty on the outside. I like juicy. This lacked juice. It was good, I just felt it was nothing special. I also ordered two Blue Moon beers. Both were just above room temperature and tasted a little flat. I love my beer (any beer) ICE cold.
The service. Our server was very nice but almost every time we needed something we had to flag him down. I don't think once he stopped on his own to see if we needed anything. This could be because he was handling all the tables out back on his own, but we felt a little unloved. Also after we finished eating I don't think he asked if anyone wanted anything else. He just assumed we were done and brought the check. Maybe I just missed him but I don't think so. The lack of server love wasn't a big deal because we were having a good time just chatting, but still, service is important.
Anyway, it was a pleasant experience. Not overly impressed (by the restaurant, not the company) but it's a nice option in my neighborhood. I'd go back and give them another try.
Kuma's still owns all the burger love I have to give though.
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If Chicago had a top ten list of burger joints, Jury's would be in the top 5.
I like that the meat has a taste of its own and its not just a stack of meat waiting for the usual condiments. Also you can add on toppings like, giardinera, blue cheese, olives, jalapenos and something else.. Try their burger with the creamy cole slaw and fries, great combo. Definitely a great burger.
However, Jury's looks like a farty English pub, straight out of an old movie. Music is horrible and the decor is vastly outdated. In the future, I'll be getting carry out.
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3 1/2 stars really but that's not an option...
THE CLAIM: Jury's serves infamous, world-famous, stupendous, existential burgers
THE VERDICT: They ARE pretty good. Stupendous? Ehh. They are moist, flavorful, perfectly cooked to temp as requested. I had mine with cheddar and bacon. You have the option to have your onions raw or grilled, always choose grilled. Unfortunately, my burger was OVERLY charred on the outside, in addition to the other Yelpers burgers. The bitter carbon ruined a perfectly good burger. And are chains the only ones who toast their buns!?! Somebody please spread the word: A slightly buttered and toasted bun makes the flavors *POP* like Rice Krispies! The service was extremely lackluster. Little attention paid but forgivable since I was with a good group. (Yelpers, of course)
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Friend: "So, where's this guy taking you?"
Me: "Oh, this place called Jury's. He grew up in Chicago and say it's a total hole in the wall."
Friend: "Huh. And...is that enough to impress you on a first date?"
Me: "I mean, no. But he says the burgers are amazing. ::shrug::"
And so it was. I entered Jury's with an open mind and hopes for a damn delicious burger.
What a bizarre little place. Despite the fact that I've lived a kaiser roll's throw from this joint for the past eight months, my only previous experience has been walking past and gazing curiously at the banner proclaiming it the winner of many burger awards. Who knew.
The interior's a strange mix of Irish pub, diner and old folks' home, but it all adds up to a bustling neighborhood joint that attracts young and old -- and even some local celebrity.
And, yes, damn delicious burgers. And steak fries that remind me for all the world of my favorite burger joint in Kansas City. (Oh, memories.)
I guess, in the end, I can say I WAS impressed. The company sure didn't hurt -- even if he is a Sox fan -- but what I expected to be an uninspiring hole in the wall wound up proving itself as a real diamond in the rough.
It's enough to make me curious about what's lurking behind those other plain doorways along Lincoln...
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I want crack. The kind of crack that people smoke around this place because it must be some good stuff. You need good crack to claim that this place has the best burgers in the city/world.
My FFAGF and I went here because it was pretty late and we were super hungry and they have the bestest burgers in the whole wide wherever. They are almost 31337 burgers if you will.
Nope. I got the bleu cheese burger with fries and the GDAGF got the same burger with onion rings. We got the different sides because we were told that the portions were big. They were most definitely not. We got four onion rings and a handful of fries. The fries were the big hunky models which I usually love. These I did not. They had zero flavor. I don't think they were even salted. Unfortunately there was no salt to be seen, that same theme went with the waiter too. I didn't have the onion rings. I didn't want to make a dent in the four my TAASSFMGF got. Yeah, four (4).
The burgers had a nice crust of burntness. It wasn't a light char anything. It was burnt. Inside was definitely less than the medium I ordered. So I got a nice burned undercooked burger. Same with the FFGF and hers. Mmmmmmmmmmm crunchy!
Best burgers? If you're coming off a desert island and you have the choice between the burger from here and a nice big can of corn I suggest the corn.
If you're on the patio sit by the fence and look at the toys in the yard next door.
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Best Neighborhood Restaurant in the area. Period. Friendly staff including those in front of and behind the scenes. Awesome burgers and in the summer sit out back for fresh air and a good time. White cloth on table cloths shouldn't keep you away. You walk out everytime with a bill that is so reasonable it and the quality of the food and friendly staff will keep you coming back...it has kept me coming back for over 8 years.
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The burgers are pretty good and they have a good variety of options. They also update their menus to include some seasonal offerings as well. I will say I like their food just it's been lacking in preparation the last few times I've been there.
BURGERS: Theirs is a ground serloin that's pretty tasty. it's char broiled so expect it to be burnt on top, sides, and bottom. It comes in a good variety of ways but I wouldn't say it's Chicago's best because 1) burgers are hard to mess up 2) it's the kind of subjective BS that pizza and wing places always throw around. Their burgers are good and served as basic or as specific as you like.
It's a nice middle of the road place that's not too fancy but not like the suburban TGI Fridays etc experience. It's not terribly expensive either. Not real big inside so don't go with groups of more than 5. (6 tops and you'll likely wait)
5 years ago when I moved to Chicago I would have given Jury's 4 out of 5 but in the time since then I've had several sub par dining experiences with them and I'm not sure why. I live in the neighborhood and I've been there at least 10 times. The last few times in particular have been pretty bad. Food was brought out cold and in bad shape. the last time I was there I had ribs and my girlfriend had a burger. Cold and in fairly sloppy shape. I'm not sure what happened Jury's you used to be soooo good. Maybe these were just bad luck...I'll likely go back. I do like the area and the establishment.
Also... Sometimes they have live music, which, in place that small, is a pain in the ass. It takes out 3-4 tables and is annoying. They don't do it very often and it's typically only on off nights. If you go in there and see a band setting up... Don't bother staying. It's annoying as hell.
So the place advertised outside that it's been voted the best burger by National Geographic and the local CBS affiliate. I have to say there's nothing about the burger that makes it stand out, no fancy seasoning or crazy sauce. Just good flavor-I took a bite to see if it would need mustard or Tabasco, it didn't. I ordered the burger with Jalapeno cheese but the flavor complimented the meat. The portobello mushroom appetizer was delicious and the dessert was also great. Great place will visit again.
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Here's some basic tips for vegetarians:
Firstly, this is a sandwich place. There is all of one vegetarian entree, a small pasta dish. The house salad is good, but doesn't make up for the small portions of the pasta.
But Jury's is good enough to give us at least four sandwich options, which is pretty good for a place like this, all $8 or under. There's a good and sizable veggie burger, a bruschetta sandwich, a vegetable one and a portabello one. All come with one of a great selection of sides, most of which are unfortunately small (e.g. only four onion rings, but they're big). This is quality food, and like I say, the sandwiches are by-and-large well sized.
The beer and wines aren't cheap, but for us liquor drinkers, there is a great selection of Scotch and Irish whiskys, and some harder to find gin and vodka options as well.
I would have been a little unsure of whether to go for three or four stars, but thanks to a Monday two-for-one dinner special, I have to go for four. Yep, that's right, buy one dinner, get one free every Monday! That's a special worth returning for again and again. And again. And again...
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I would say 3 1/4 stars, but I don't get that option....
Went with a group of four, and that is like the max I would recommend for a "group" - it was very squished together in a not-so-roomy restaurant.
There were some vegetarians in the group, so for an appetizer we got the fresh veggies and dip - which the server told us consisted of zucchini, slightly cooked broccoli & cauliflower, red & green peppers, carrots, and celery (even though it didn't say so specify on the menu) with a homemade dip. The dip was ranch dressing from a bottle, and the veggies were carrots, celery, 100% raw broccoli, and mushrooms. For about $7.95, it was definitely overpriced and had we known that was exactly what it would be, no way it would have been ordered! We also got the Bruschette, and since I don't like raw tomatoes - I'm out.
The redeeming quality was my vegetarian sandwich - roasted eggplant, zucchini, and peppers with mozzarella cheese. That alone was one big, tasty sandwich! That price was merited, but the appetizer prices were not.
There was lots of beers and wines to choose from, and the server was terribly spacey and didn't really pay attention to our table - I had to go up and ask for more water and when the time came, the check.
It's an older "crowd" but I don't know if I'd even call it a crowd....
I'm told the burgers are good though....
Very good burger! I went here specifically to get a burger after it being recommended by a coworker. When I got there I wasn't expecting it to look so nice inside, with table cloths and candles. I got a burger with avocado. They were very generous with the avocado. I think they put the whole avocado on there! I hate it when you go somewhere and they give you about two slices.
I thought the meat was great, the fries and onion rings were good. My friend had a chicken burger with BBQ sauce and it was really messy, but good. The location is kind of out of the way for me, and it's a lil' pricy, but if I'm in the area I'll go back for a burger.
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Bottom Line: I like this place.
We went for dinner after our attempt to dine at a more hip place fell through. I had been here for lunch and dinner before and there was only a 25 min wait for a table on a Sat night. It's definitely an older crowd - but that's okay with me. I love it because it's comfy and cozy and doesn't try to be something it's not. You can tell there are a lot of regulars. It's the kind of place you go for dinner with your parents after 5 o'clock mass on a Saturday night, and I mean that in a very good way. Make sense? There are families, old folks, young couples, middle aged couples.. you name it.
Burgers are great. Fish entrees are excellent. If you ask them where the fish is from, they might not know... I try to pay attention to that kind of thing. The Guacamole appetizer was surprisingly delicious. I usually order a cocktail or two. They shake and pour your martini at the table. Our waiter accidentally switched my bf's martini with mine, poured it into the wrong glass but he quickly remedied the situation. Mistakes are totally fine with me as long as you fix them. I was a waitress once, too.
So if you are in the mood for a very laid back, homey, non-pretentious kind of dinner - this place is right up your alley.
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A classic Chicago neighborhood bar with really good burgers. Solid lunch spot. Add one star if they ever upgrade the ho-hum beer selection. Goose Island on tap was what I drank, but otherwise they have a disappointingly standard selection of macrobrews/imports.
Driven by this place a zillion times, and always thought it was just another neighborhood bar - boy, was I wrong!
Walked in today for lunch, and the place is decked out with white tablecloths all around - turns out this is much more of a restaurant than a bar!
I had a delicious Cobb Salad, but I must say, even in December in Chicago, I expect green lettuce. Brown spots are a big turn off.
Chicken Wings, however, were A+ on all counts, as was the service and vibe.
My guests enjoyed their Burger (hey, Wednesday it's "Burger Mania" with all kinds of specials!) and Steak Caesar Salad.
This is a place that seems to attract lots of repeat customers - and I plan on being a repeat customer myself! Hoping the lettuce is better next time!
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Stopped in on a Friday evening to try their burgers. The decor, as stated before, is nicer than your average bar/grill. Service was ok, the waitress was obviously young, and at a bar you get what you pay for. She did bring me like 6 refills on my coke, and was pretty good about checking up on us.
Bottom line to go here is for the burgers, right? It just wasn't something I would think would be a 'Best Of Chicago' burger. Was it a frozen patty? The order was for medium, but the outside was charred. Me, I like me some char on my meat, but this was just a little too black. Steak fries were above average. So was cole slaw.
Crab cake appetizer was also probably not fresh, looked like something you could grab at Trader Joe's, but it was nice with the dill sauce they serve with it.
We'll probably go back and try again, but I won't take the best burger part seriously.
I've been going to Jury's since it was on Lincoln Avenue in Lincoln Park, back in the day.
I remember growing up on their burgers. Since moving North, they are a little more upscale but the burgers are still fantastic. I've never had a bad meal here and their service is always fantastic.
We've had larger groups in there, but the place isn't big by any means. Love sitting at the bar for a brew and a burger. YUM!
I would give is negative stars - Jury's sucks. This is the most overrated burger I have ever eaten. I asked for medium - I get charred. The service is absolutely ridicuous. My aloof and unfriendly waitress never checked up on us. I repeated tried to wave her down whenever she attended to the table right next to us. Our table could've been on fire, and she wouldn't have even noticed. I desparately needed a refill on my coke, and I had to go up to the bar myself! And they charge you for a refill! That's BS considering that I had to serve myself. The busboy/table runner was more our server than our lazy and rude waitress. Don't waste your money. I gave her a bad tip even thought I didn't even want to give her one at all. I would've preferred to tip the bus boy directly.
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Great spot, came here for lunch a while back and was very happy.
Food is very good quality and our server was very nice.
I will be coming back here to try some more of the tasty-looking menu.
Wow, I don't understand how anyone can complain about this place. Jury's burgers, while not on the level of Kuma's, are excellent on their own merits. Other items, such as the chicken fingers or french dip, are also quite tasty.
I have been going to Jury's for about seven years, and not once have I had any problems whatsoever with the service. Finally, the patio in back is just excellent during the summer. Perfect for small outdoor group gatherings.
I won't go crazy and say this is one of the best restaurants in the city, but it's a local institution -- and for the money, quite good.
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One word: Classylicious.
The boyfriend had said this place was delish, though when he told me the price of a burger I was a little taken aback. Then I heard they make their burgers out of the choicest cuts of beef (filet mignon-style), and THEN we discovered cheap-o burger night (that's Wednesdays) and I was SOLD.
The burger was juicy (got it medium rare, which is odd for me since that's usually too rare, but this cut of beef needed it that way) and the fries were thick with potatoes. Service was so fast that we were in and out in a half-hour, no kidding.
The decor of the place is classic bar/tavern style. The bar is long and in dark wood and there are no more than 15 or 20 tables in the place. There's outdoor seating, but get it while you can! The cold will come soon ...
It was classy and delicious and thus, I HIGHLY recommend this place for a burger -- Wednesday or not!
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First you have to find out if Oscar is working- he is the best server, always smiling, knows names, honest (Is THIS special any good?), and fast. He remembers everything you have ordered before, even drinks! Give the man a big tip, and raise!!!
Then you have to request outdoor eating on a lovely summer day. Bring the dog- the staff will bring water, treats and many, many pettings. Princess is treated like royalty...
Last: The order: There are some options like the pastas, salmon burger, veggie burger and the tuna steak my boyfriend favors, and you cannot beat the weeknight dinner deals.
This is one of the few places i trust to serve me a steak/burger rare and bloody and you must try the onion rings. Mmmmmm... Happy stomach? Happy Boyfriend? Happy pooch?
Oh yes, we will be back. Give Oscar a promotion, or a raise, he makes the whole experience worthwile!
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I liked this place quite a bit. The waiter was attentive, even when we lingered for a while talking. I had a burger, which was great! We also had dessert, which was a sumptuous chocolate cake. The atmosphere is of a nice neighborhood place, but well lit and clean.
i live a couple of blocks away from jurys and i really enjoy walking here in the summer, taking a seat on the back patio and having a great satisfying meal. the burgers are the way to go here... because they are just delicious.... and if you sign up for the mailing list that they do.. you will great coupons in the mail from jurys.. and when its your birthday or anniversary they always send $15 coupons which i love!!!
WOW! I have been here twice- once suring the weekend and on valentine's day this year, both time we didn't have to wait more than like five minutes. First star. Than the waitress was so nice, energetic, funny, very friendly, she made you feel like you part of the family there and all the action. She offered some appies and drinks... we said we needed some time ( we are very slow ) and she smile and said sure. 2 points! We ordered and WOW! the food was delicious. We had burgers the first time and wanted to order it again this time around. BUT... for this lent season i vouched to not eat French Fries.. i kno i kno french fries without a burger?? So i opted for the grilled veggies- and WOW that was sooo much better tasting ( and my waistline agress). This is a great option for the healthy concious. I reccomend every burger from this joint and hold it in high regard. I love this place... and its super cute inside. Oh and the price- totally doable on a tight budget
parking- eh?
food- wow
service- even better
atmosphere- fun and romantic definetly a good first date joint!
GO to Jury's TODAY!!!
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I've been here several times probly 4 or 5 and I agree with The National Geographic who ranked them as one of the top ten burgers in Chicago! The burgers are delicious! Also if you go there on Monday they have buy one get $10 bucks off your bill special so If you go there with someone whom enjoys a tasty burger as well then you just pay for one, not a bad deal at all. As far as the rest of their food, I don't know except don't order the sirloin steak, that's not so good.
The Atmosphere is nice, white linen table clothes, not typical bar decor at all.
I really love the super-friendly staff here, and the neighborhoody feel. It's kind of like Cheers - you get the impression that it's a friendly place that's been there for ages.
The food is good - I have had burgers both times I've been here, and while they're tasty, I can't say with a straight face that they're the "best ever". They do have a good wine and beer selection, though, and great prices on their wine bottles.
And, they've got a great patio outside!
I'll be back for the happy feeling that this place exudes. It's not the greatest food you've ever had, but it's comfortable, relaxing, and low key. More restaurants need to work on getting this vibe!
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You disappointed Dustin. That alone is enough for me to say that any possible improvement in your performance is doubtful. The simple fact is that your cheeseburger just ain't that good. Nope, not even close to good or even decent. The entree I tried, same thing. Keep sendin' us the coupons, we won't be a visitin'.
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If you want a geat burger, this is the place to go - although I wouldn't recommend straying off the menu outside of burgers. The sauteed vegetables as a side with the burger is a great healthy alternative - and they are not over cooked! The entire staff is so nice, friendly, and welcoming (even of children). This is our new favorite dining spot.
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Jury's is a nice spot to grab a burger on a weekend afternoon or a few drinks after work. The space is set up well and I've never felt it was too crowded. They have outdoor patios both in the front as well as the back. As far as their menu, I've always been very please with whatever I have ordered (I think just burgers, Philly cheese steaks, etc..). I do usually opt to sit outside as the inside is kept a little too dim at lunchtime for my liking.
Also, every time you visit for lunch, they usually hand out some type of coupon/special to use on your next visit.
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Love, love, love Jury's. Their burgers are excellent, especially on the evenings of their "2 for 1" burger night weekly. The staff are very friendly and attentive on the inside of the restaurant. I find that if you sit outside the service may not be the best unfortunately. Their steak fries are great which usually are an option if you order a sandwich. The menu is your typical American bar food place with a big variety of specials each day. I like the Turkey & Avocado sandwich that is on special most of the time. I find that it's a good place for the over 40 club to have a drink at the bar. That's not a knock, BTW.
