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Categories: Barbeque, Steakhouses, Burgers
Neighborhood: Near North SideGrand (Red)
Merchandise Mart (Purple Express, Brown)
Mon-Thu. 6:30 a.m. - 12:00 a.m.
Fri-Sat. 6:30 a.m. - 1:00 a.m.
Sun. 6:30 a.m. - 12:00 a.m.
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Great, but not excellent.
We were shopping around the neighborhood and looked this up on the iPhone. My friend is a HUGE BBQ fanatic, and this was one restaurant we could not talk him into not going. It's not like we had a choice.
It was the summer and we were in shorts. They told us that usually there is a dress code and they will let it slide. It was also before the dinner rush (5pm I believe), so they squeezed us in even though we did not have a reservation.
There was 6 of us, and we ordered a bit of everything. When the food came it seemed like a gift from the BBQ gods. It smelled so good I wouldn't be surprised if I cried.
When it got busy towards the end of the meal, you'll see drinks run out and would take a while before getting any service. It gets busy and when it does, you'll realize just how understaffed it really is.
If you're in the area, def check it out. Have a great time! Enjoy!
If I am dropping $30 for Steak it is not at Weber Grill. Nothing stood out and was memorable. I would rather this place have been memorably bad so I won't be duped to go again.
Needless to say I left full, but I was disappointed.
I have been wanting to go to Weber Grill every since it first open and I seen that big ass grill on the side of the building. Well after all these years later I finally got my chance.
I totally enjoyed my experience. Our waiter was so cool and didn't keep bothering my friend and I as we sat for hours just laughing and talking. Especially since it was super crowded that weekend.
Bread was tasty I love any place that serves pretzel bread...(i know...but its the little things that excite me)
I ordered the Rib-eye with Parmesan on top...OMG it was so tasty cooked medium perfectly. I really enjoyed the mash potatoes as well
I couldn't finish all the food they give you enough to feed two or three people.
This place is a definite must do again next time I may try the ribs...if the steak is not calling me again.
The only thing I didn't like was the spinach and artichoke dip...it was mixed with salsa and sour cream in the same bowl...uh I cant stand things touching so that was a turn off for me but my friend said it was tasty!
Also Make reservations!!! Even though there were a ton of people waiting we were sat immediately because we had made them.
I stayed at the Chicago Doubletree during this visit and was pleasantly surprised with this extremely convenient restaurant attached. The burgers and service were yummy! I did not get to try the other entrees but if you're in the mood for a convenient delicious burger served quickly, eat at the Weber Grill.
How can any food lover not at least try a place that has a huge Weber grill attached to the building?
I was enamored of the big Weber grills that everything was cooked on inside the joint. The service was lively and attentive each time I ate here.
I tried the prime rib the first time I ate here. It was very good. But the second time I ate here I ordered the skirt steak, on my waitress's suggestion. I would have never expected such a juicy, perfectly cooked piece of meat. I've never had skirt steak like this. Absolutely not what I expected. And that charcoal cooked taste- what more can i say.
Not an upscale type of steak house, and not the best restaurant, but probably in my top ten. There is always a wait here, but it's worth it.
Great pork, great brisket.
Do not get the ribs.
The steak is awesome, and I love the mashed potatoes.
The pretzel bread is absolutely great.
It is usually very crowded - however, living in the city without a patio I have to eat here if I even walk by and smell the grills. This was unfortunate for awhile since when I first came to Chicago I stayed for a month in corporate housing DIRECTLY across the street. With a patio overlooking Weber.
I would, however, not recommend the sangria.
And I really love outdoor patio seating, but Weber has some of the most uncomfortable chairs around.
Okay, but not great by any strecth. The service usually suffers at diner time as well. If you dont have to wait, try it.
I have to admit, I had low expectations of another novelty restaurant, line was long to get in and 45 minute wait so I went to Starbucks around the corner until ready. When I sat down was not impressed by the decor and not really certain what to order. I decide to order the beef brisket as something different. Was I in for a surprise, the brisket was ourstanding, so tender could not cut with a knife and absolutely delicious. Had apple pie dessert which was equally phenomonal. If you want just great food without a lot of fluff, don't know anywhere better to go.
Garlic mash potato is good.
the meat, burried with salt, burned and dry. I usually measure the steak house by how well they cook their filet mignon.
not a very hard to cook but difficult to make it right for medium and the taste has to be balance. Weber got it wrong.
The Gambo soup,. skip it. no idea if they call the tomato soup is gambo.
Last minute choice that was close to our hotel. Lunch came out to about $50 for two main courses plus 3 beers.
There were four hosts and one waiter so service was terrible once you were sat down. Starter and two main courses all arrived at the same time so we said we did not want the Starter. No apology just a look of why should we bring the food out in the way you asked for it.
Never asked whether we needed anything else or whether the food was ok. Asked for Ketchup from a hostess who took five minutes to find it. Buy bottles and stick them on the tables.
Food itself if nothing special and would not eat here again. Service is the main problem.
Grill you are to me, all that a BBQ should be
And I dedicate my coal to you always
The steak like yours is grand,
It must have been sent from up above
And I know you'll grill for me, for always...
And we both know, that our tummies will grow
And forever it will be you and me
Ooh youre like my beer,
Chasing all my worries away,
When you come around you bring BBQ days
You're the perfect one
For me and you forever we'll be
And I will love you so for always
Come with me my sweet,
Let's grill for the family,
And we will fire up the tri-tip and ribs, for always
Oh Weber I love your red hot coal,
I can't find enough ways to let you know
But you can be sure of course, for always
And we both know, that our tummies will grow
And forever it will be you and me
Ooh your like my beer,
Chasing all my worries away,
When you come around you bring BBQ days
You're the perfect one
For me and you forever we'll be
And I will love you so for always
I will love you Weber, for always!
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- Four stars because they had a two hour wait the first night we arrive in Chicago.
- There are four locations in the mid-west. Nothing in California. I'm so sad!
- I'm a HUGE fan of Weber! I have three grills in my house!
So eating here was a like taking a trip to Disneyland!
- Best time to dine: Visit after the lunch crowd between 2-4pm. This location is downtown so its going to be jammed packed for lunch and dinner.
- Kudos to the Master Grill Chef for showing me the 3ft diameter stainless steel Weber grills! I so want one in my backyard!
- My pics are coming soon with my steaks!!!! YUMMY!
I was surprised at the availabilty of 2 vegetarian items on their menu and upon the recommendation of other Yelpers, decided to try out their veggie burger this weekend.
I don't know if this was an anomaly, but our overall experience was quite terrible. First, the margarita pizza was hardly cooked - just a pinch of tomato sauce, tons and tons of cheese, unbaked pizza crust and that's all.
We then get my veggie burger - absolutely black and burned - not just char-grilled, but it was totally burned!
I had one bite and had to get it changed, which is something I don't do often. No apologies but rather excuses!
We get an apple-pie dessert with cinnamon ice cream, which was now once again undercooked and just not good.
Service was scarce, no check-backs on how we're doing or if we need anything else.
Just a very stale experience overall and even if there was a free-dinner coupon in the mail, I wouldn't bother using it.
So my Dad is in town visiting, sees the Weber Grill Restaurant sign and decides we have to go there during his visit. I'm game, so we all saddle up one night during his five days in town, yes all five days staying with me, but that's another story, and head down to Weber Grill.
First, some general observations. I was completely amazed at how massive this place is. Its like an airport hanger; I have expect it to be featured on a Food Network special called "World's Largest Restaurants". When the hostess walked up to our table, I thought my mother was going to need to stop and rest during the journey.
Second, this place is totally built for volume - like a Porsche is built for the open road. Its crowded with tourists and they move people through here with an exacting cadence. Given the shear scale and volume, I would half expect it to be run by the Pentagon, not a backyard barbecue company.
Seeing the scale of this operation, my expectations for the food were low. However, I was pleasantly surprised. Of the things I tried at our table, the burger was the best. Juicy and flavorful on a decent bun, and served with crispy fries. My dad ordered the ribs and brisket and raved about them both, although his better judgment might have been affected by being in the mecca of grilling. The chicken salad was also pretty good for a non-grill item. Service was very, very good. It was attentive and refined in a way that was unexpected given the tourist element.
So, what can I say, I probably can't recommend this place, but I can't say it was bad either.
I ordered a basic cheeseburger, medium-rare, and it was the best burger of my life. The grilled bun really completes the burger.
I should note that the second time I order this burger, I accidentally ordered it medium-well. The med-well burger was horrible and I will never make this mistake again.
Also, the Goose Island bottled sodas are a great compliment to this very American meal.
It was just alright, I was staying at the Embassy Suites across the street so the location was convenient. I sat on the patio and like many patios you kind of feel like you are actually on the side walk.
I know it was a steakhouse, but sometimes there are hidden gems on the menu and you just have to take the risk. My theory is the chef is tired of cooking steak after steak and loves it when he (or she) gets the opportunity to do something different (just a theory). Anyways, I ordered the pork chop, random, but it was really good. The portion sizes are a bit over the top, I'm sure someone appreciates it.
Server was great, very attentive, always made sure drinks were topped up, and was very conversational. Would I go back, probably if I lived there, but when I go back I would want to try other places.
My first time here was on Father days. I t was pretty packed that day we had to wait for about 1 1/2 hr and it was only 2 of us! Once time was up we got seated out in the patio it was nice. Our waiter was very generous. I didn't care much for my $20 skirt steak. Don't get me wrong the steak was good and spice well but I could of went to the grocery store and bought some asada less then that.
NEXT THING i will try will be a filet mignon as well i kept eyeing the burgers they look very tasty!
Also good mojito drinks ;)
Stay away. Stay far, far away. It's a shame because I've been here 4 times (convenience factor) and I've tried to order the right thing each time. But I've found out the hard way: there is no right thing to order at Weber Grill.
One gets so optimistic when entering the restaurant; the kitchen space is open to the dining room lined with Weber grills; flames jumping high charing meats and burgers. I think those are just special effects now because it doesn't taste like any food actually comes from those grills.
C Hamburger. I've never had a saltier piece of meat in my life. I could only take a few bites. The fries sitting along side it were also suffering from the salt czar in the back.
C Pulled Pork. Mostly fatty meat. You'll pick over it.
C- Salads. On two occasions I was with someone who ordered a salad. Everything on the plate is covered with a sheen of dressing. I've never seen lettuce so sad. The chicken is meager and the same shade and hue as the salad.
C Meatloaf. It's a loaf of something that's for sure. Tastes more of fillers than meat and has a really processed texture... you can just imagine hundreds of these slices gliding down a factory conveyor belt.
C Breakfast Buffet. Unappetizing layout, items are separated between the bar and open kitchen. Pancakes (really bland, stay away) and average omelet's are served to you. The buffet eggs are runny, typical freezer-pack sausage. Do it as a last resort if you want to fill up on pastry, bread and grab an apple on the way out.
B Service. Friendly, average.
Don't be mistaken by this place; it only looks inviting. It's really a TGIF or Bennigan's in disguise and not even that good. I'm almost certain everything is frozen and reheated in a microwave, then salted up before heading out to your table.
I've been here twice now with my boyfriend and while the service was good, neither of us were terribly impressed by the food, with the exception of the corn. Their corn is absolutely delicious. It's sweet with just the right amount of char (I'm not a fan of char grilled, so for me this was great). I tried the corn on our first visit and last night I knew I had to have it again. I just can't resist!
Unfortunately, my boyfriend didn't care for his food on either occasion. On our first visit, he ordered the grill roasted half chicken and said it was okay but not that good. Last night he ordered ribs (one of his favorite foods) which he really didn't like. There was so much char and smokiness that the flavor was pretty bad. Neither of us are fans of that-it tasted like we were eating ashes (I tried some when he mentioned he didn't like them). Not fun. I ordered the mixed greens salad with the fire-roasted corn vinaigrette, which was decent, but the dressing was very overwhelming and I'm glad I ordered it on the side. We've pretty much decided we're not going to go back unless someone else really wants to. Delicious corn will be missed, but it's not worth the trip just for corn. The three starts are for the corn and good service.
Weber Grill Restaurant is an interesting and novel concept. My girlfriend and I stopped by here the other night while we were wandering downtown. I know, this place is really touristy, especially being attached to a hotel but it's been a while and thought that we would give it another try. Of course, being a Friday night the place was packed! We had to wait approx 30 minutes until there was an open seat but we made the most of our wait at the bar.
Service was sub-par at best even considering that they were busy but they should be able to plan accordingly. What do they expect being a touristy spot in Chicago on a weekend? We started with the onion strings and for the main courses chose the black and blue burgers. Both were absolutely amazing! The portions were especially generous and needless to say we had to take the remainder of it home. Wouldn't be me first choice but its definitely a solid standby.
FYI: Usually burgers and fries do not fare well in the microwave the next day but the fries somehow became crispy again in the microwave!
Love the planters out front--they're made from real Weber Grills!
We came here on a Saturday, lunch time, party of 9. The service was a bit slow for my liking, but I guess the large party and time of day could be a challenge.
That being said, everything else was great! I love cooking (actually watching my fiancee cook) on our Weber Grill...Something about cooking with charcoal gives it that great char flavor. And they do that here, obviously.
I had the Black and Blue burger. It was pretty big and like the little piggy I am, I ate the whole thing! Something about blue cheese makes everything tastier. The burger was cooked perfectly, I like mine ever-so-slightly pink on the inside and juicy. Mmm...Sampled the barbecue sampler from my fiancee (bbq meatloaf!) and that was quite flavorful as well. Love their BBQ sauce.
I'll definitely be back...It's a little pricey (I'm a cheapskate), but it's worthwhile for a special occasion.
Zombie Girl and I are in town for the Cards/Bears game, and began our culinary tour (which will consist mostly of hot dogs and Italian beef sandwiches starting tomorrow) with a Friday night dinner at the Weber Grill, down the street from our hotel. We arrived at about 9:45pm and the place was PACKED.. always a good sign. And this joint is huge, we're talking about a block long, and must seat some crazy number of people. After a short 10-minute wait we were seated. Service was friendly if slightly slow, but very excusable given the volume of business they were doing at the time. I ordered a BBQ combo consisting of pork libs & sausage, served with the appropriate staples of corn bread, cole slaw & bbq beans. Everything was great, including the pretzel rolls served with dinner. Zombie Girl had catfish, served with sauteed spinach and mashed sweet potatoes. She voiced her approval too (and will do a review of her own). Prices were very reasonable. If we go back someday I want to try a steak.. from what we saw being served around us, looked like a solid choice. A strong 4 stars on the Brak-o-meter.
Note: This review may be biased due to extreme hunger prior to dining.
So, I have a question. Why the heck are the good restaurants closed for business for lunch on a Saturday?
My hopes of having shabu at Cocary East were dashed when we realized it was closed. Drat, should've called in advance. No biggie, North River is a big neighborhood I was sure we'd come across something else just as appetizing.
We walked for half a mile before finding a place that wasn't Subway or Corner Bakery.
Starved and exhausted (I'm from LA, I don't really ...walk. Except to the car. Or the fridge.), Weber was like an oasis in the desert. I killed everything I ordered (and then some), and thought it was absolutely DELICIOUS.
-Brisket - Tender, flavorful, everything dead cow should be.
- Angus Meatloaf - I didn't even really chew it on the way down. Buttery soft, mushy ground beef like baby food for grown ups.
- Wedge Salad - just a salad, but a DAMN GOOD salad!
- Pulled Pork Sandwich - Kind of like a Carl's Jr Western Cheeseburger, but much better.
LOVED IT.
Oh yeah, and my server didn't offer us bread which irked me to no end. I wouldn't have ordered 2 entrees if I just had some damn bread to stave off the hunger pain!
I am writing this for a friend who is not on yelp but has a story to share from last Sunday.
She and her boyfriend were excited to catch the Weber Grill brunch. They got to the restaurant and saw people eating and getting food from the brunch buffet. Here's the conversation with the host at the grill:
My friend: Hi, can we have a table for two for brunch.
Host: I'm sorry but we already closed for brunch. But we will open again in an hour for lunch, you can come back then.
My friend: Oh no, we really wanted to get your brunch. Isn't there any way you could seat us? I think people are still eating there...
Host: Sorry but we are closed.
My friend: OK... so how long ago should we arrived to catch the brunch?
Host: About a minute ago.
My friend: You would have seated us if we got here one minute earlier?
Host: Yeah, but we are closed now.
...
Clarification: This is NOT A JOKE. This conversation really took place. You can imagine what my friend thought at this point... She called the manager (Sean) later to tell what happened. The customer service was not any better at that level. Sean did not see anything to apologize for in the host's comment and behavior. Obviously, this place has customers to spare.
This place, I think, must be a meat-lovers paradise. The vegetarian in my can't complain, either.
Arrived on a busy Friday night and got a table within an hour. Ordered some sangria pitchers with our friends and went to town on the free bread and cheese butter (speaking my love language here!). Found several vegetarian options on the menu - yippee! Food and drinks came out promptly and I enjoyed a HUGE veggie burger and fries and had enough leftovers for dinner again the next day! Our waiter happily divided our large party's checks and even the pitches of sangria between all of us -- and it only totaled to $40! We left happy and full, and even had money left in our wallets!
This vegetarian approves :)
just ok truly a chain restaurant as far as quality !
I would much rather wast my money at some iof the higher quality restaurant in Chicago
We went to the Weber Grill on a Saturday afternoon and had a seat on the patio. Love love the patio, nice high chairs.
The meal was a little pricey for "fancy" bar food, but we really enjoyed it. The pretzel rolls prior to the meal were delicious, I could have just eaten those and been happy. The burger was fantastic, the applewood bacon- nice thick cut. The brisket sandwich, not exactly what I was expecting. A little too fatty, and not nearly as tender as I wanted. However, the sauce and the roll were great.
I think I would go back to utilize their patio, and definately try something different.
My party had a reservation for 3 on a busy weekend evening; we had to stand around with a buzzer for 20 minutes before they could seat us. So, first and foremost, be aware that on weekends the restaurant WILL be crowded and that you WILL have to wait. It looks like they do their best to seat people with reservations as quickly as possible; however, given the sheer volume of patrons, sometimes it will not be possible to get a table quickly. I don't know how busy the place gets on weeknights, but I wouldn't be surprised if it were packed from floor to ceiling with bodies. Bottom line: make a reservation at least a day or two ahead of your visit.
Once seated, our server promptly introduced herself and rattled off the night's specials. She was very friendly and attentive, and did a fantastic job. I have zero complaints regarding the waitstaff.
I ordered the skirt steak (medium rare), and was pleasantly surprised by the earth-shattering awesomeness of the meat's texture and flavor. It opened my eyes. It made me feel like a tiny speck in a universe of blinding glory. I could hear words in my head:
"Yea, behold! Thy taste buds are afire with goodness, and I say unto thee, eat of my deliciousness and weep. For your life has changed, your taste buds have awakened, and you will never taste a steak such as this again."
My entire adult life, I had been eating weak, timid steak that sucked, but Lord Weber has saved me from eternal sucky-steak damnation. Chalk it up to living in an Ohio suburb, I guess. Those poor souls really don't know what they're missing here. Praise be to Lord Weber!
Also, the mashed potatoes weren't anything to write home about on their own, but with the juices from the steak? It's like getting to eat two steaks, except one is already chewed.
Unfortunately, while I did have a soul-shaking experience involving a (very, very fine) piece of meat, I can only give this restaurant four stars. The problem here is that steak is the only area in which Weber Grill truly shines. The other menu items are good, and you can tell they were made with love -- or at least as much love as any chain restaurant can show a burger, a rack of ribs, a salad, or a piece of chicken -- but that's where the buck stops.
And the drinks menu. The pitcher of sangria is a fairly good deal; however, it's loaded with more fruit than alcohol. The beer menu is run-of-the-mill, although it does offer a few microbrew choices. Not bad, but there's so much room for improvement that Weber Grill has a lot of catching up to do if it wants to be competitive with some of the local pubs and restaurants.
Overall, if you're visiting Chicago, and want to bring home memories of good food at a relatively unique local chain, this is a good place to go. I took my parents here when they came to visit, and they were absolutely thrilled by the food and the experience. I will continue to take guests there, and I may even take someone there on a date -- although, since the sight of a full-grown male having a religious experience with food is a little off-putting, I'll have to consider this option thoroughly.
Ok at best. I had a pretty good burger but the fries were the frozen, out of a bag kind. My wife had a steak salad that had good meat and too much cheese that overwhelmed the taste of the meat. The salad lacked imagination.
I figure if a place doesn't care about as simple a thing as the quality of their fried potatos to the devil with them. This place is OK for rube tourists and callow youths but not for me.
If you like the taste of great BBQ, including chicken, steak, ribs etc., go to this restaurant. It was packed. The first night we went, the wait was too long and we couldn't stay. We made a reservation for 6 p.m. for the next night, and our party of 10 was seated almost immediately upon arrival.
I hate reviewing chain restaurants, as for the most part, they are all fairly the same.
Ended up here with some co-workers and eating in the bar area, whichI believe gets better service all around.
All the food that came out looked good, my burger was cooked to a nice medium rare that I requested. Many places can't cook a burger medium rare, as it is either rare or medium...but I'd expect this place to cook it right.
The ribs were meayt and had some flavor, though it had no heat. We ended up getting slices of jalapeño peppers to eat with our food to add some kick to the sauce.
The only problem with my burger was the bread sucked. The top bun was hard. I can't eat a burger when the bun is over-toasted.
Regardless, the place was average and not bad for a chain restaurant.
My current BF just took me to Weber Grill for Valentines Day. I have to say that I wasn't that impressed. I had the filet mignon and it was just average. My BF had the Beer Can Chicken----YUK!!!!! Sometimes I think he just lacks class--why would you order a chicken dish in a streakhouse and a chicken dish that isn't ever grilled. He made me taste a bite----YUK!!!!!!--again!!
I also don't dig those gross giant Weber Grills as part of the ambiance.
I really can't believe there is now three of these places in Chicago---YUK!!!!! I tried their cornbread-because normally I love cornbread---YUK!!!!
I didn't even order dessert because I wanted to get out of there and go dancing and get the whole experience out of my head. My advice---STAY AWAY FROM WEBER GRILL.
I usually go to the one in Oak Brook bc it's closer, but their service is good, seating is pretty prompt and steaks are better. The last time I had their 16oz steak, it was a bit on the salty side, but I always enjoy coming here.
Pros: Good service, nice atmosphere, good food
Cons: Steaks are on the salty side
You know, for a place that's a giant bbq grill, you'd think that they'd really have some bomb ribs. But really, I've had so much better. The ribs were passable, but it was just lacking something that would have made them 5 star ribs. And I was really hungry when I ate, too, and hunger usually makes everything taste 10x better. My friend and I also got the sampler appetizer to share, and that was disappointing, too. Dry chicken skewers, more disappointing ribs, skewered beef with teriyaki sauce (i don't like teriyaki at my bbq places).
On the plus side, they had a really yummy selection of cocktails (Pomagranate mojito, 3 types of sangria, and beeeers), their rolls looked like pretzels and came with cheddar spread, and the service wasn't bad. Well, except that they forgot to mention that they ran out of coleslaw and just served our meal without it. Luckily, I'm not a fan of coleslaw so no big. So yeah 3 stars seem appropriate.
Really great food. Unique idea because it makes me want to be a better griller at home. Real nice for the family as well, or guests who's tastes you really don't know. (If they are vegetarian, they may be out of luck...)
The wait even with reservations is a little annoying, but go early and it's OK.
Always an enjoyable meal.
Everything I've ever had here is excellent. Juicy, giant burgers grilled to perfection, moist beercan chicken, meaty tender ribs, delish sides.
Decent prices considering the location and a pretty well rounded drink and beer selection. Service can be a little sketchy at times. Awesome sidewalk cafe offers great people watching and the smell of the grill is awesome.
I got dragged to Weber Grill by my Mom aka my maternal unit.
I had no desire to go to a steak house being a vegetarian, but she always comes to vegetarian places with me so I was going to go, enjoy a salad and her wonderful company.
To my surprise they had a veggie burger- WHO KNEW! Surprise, surprise the veggie burger was actually TASTY!!!! Not just a plain boca burger but a patty with rice, beans and different spices- it was YUMMY!!!!! My Mom had the pulled pork with BBQ chicken which she gave 3stars(based on taste). We both decided not to get the fries that came with our meals(too many cals) so we substituted with broccoli and grilled spinach(at no charge, however some of the sides cost extra to substitute). For dessert we had the trio, which were mini servings of their chocolate cake, apple pie and key lime pie. I would HIGHLY recommend this as it was just enough for two people(or even three).
Other reviewers had many negative things to say about the service, but our server Angie was so sweet and knowledgable about the menu. If asked I would definately go back to Weber Grill and have the veggie burger again, or if I was in the neighborhood Id pick this place over Chili's any day.
We had called ahead to make a reservation at 7pm and ended up having to wait - that was ridiculous. We went to the bar to start out with a drink while we waited and were met by a rude bar tender. I was having a conversation with my guests, and dropped the f-bomb, which was actually fine seeing that there were no small children and the bar area was relatively empty. I was rudely told by the bar tender "not to use that language" and I was suprised he had even heard it, seeing that I was only talking to one other person and speaking at a normal tone. The bartender then asked me for my ID, which was fine - but asked for it very rudely.
We finally got our table, and the table behind us were jumping around in their seats and acting like they were at a sports bar. It was ridiculous, even their server said, "you guys are messy eaters, huh" as she cleaned off their table for the second time.
Food had huge portions, but the menu was small. The food was ok... just ok. I got the beer can chicken, it was good like people say, but I have had way better chicken out before, this falls low on my list.
The place is loud and the ambiance is... strange, even for a steak house.
An interesting concept. Chicago is home to the iconic Weber kettle grill, which everyone has either owned or known someone that does. Anyway, the idea at the Weber Grill Restaurant is that everything that would otherwise be cooked on a stove or oven is, instead, cooked over the open flame of the namesake kettle grill. The open kitchen allows the diner to see cooks taming the flames of a dozen or so kettle grills.
How does this translate to the finished product? Well, if you like grilled food (and I do), then this is a good place for you. The burgers, brisket and meatloaf are all pretty good. Other items I have had, namely steaks and the beer can chicken (which I have made at home) were both overcooked. Cooking over an open flame is not easy, but if you working here, you should know what you're doing.
Weber Grill also gets very crowded and the bar area does fill up quickly. Hard to comment on service, as I have always eaten at the bar.
WOW Chicago is so awesome, I gotta say it is a fantastic City, I'm a Dj and I was spinning at the SmartBar in chicago I was Invited.
So I asked some friends that I wanted the famous chicago deep dish pizza...but one of my friends wanted to go to the weber grill.
So here we are on Thursday night , the place was pack and loud, it was perfect, the staff very friendly, even the dinners were friendly a party on a table next to ours started talking to us, I have to say I cannot complaint about Chicago at all...
We asked for some wine, the selection was good. then at the time to order I asked for the baked onion soup and the Parmesan-Crusted Tilapia it is lightly Breaded with Parmesan and Fresh Herbs, Lemon Butter herbs and potatoes ,it was delicious.
We were sharing the dishes, my friend order the Filet mignon, it was HUGE and Very good. great flavor, the soup was fantastic soup, close to French Onion which is my fav.
If you are in Chicago visiting I can totally recommend this place the morning after the party I remember that I had to take a picture of the place.... so there is it a pic of me across the street of the weber, getting starbucks....
Cheers.
SUPERDI DUPERDI crowded, and not really worth the wait. I've been there several times trying to find something spectacular, to no avail. I'd go again only if I was going to meet a group of friends for a get together. The bar is pretty cool though. I gots notin' else to say.
3-course meal for $39.95
Neighborhood: Near North Side
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Neighborhood: Near North Side
Neighborhood: Near North Side
Category: Steakhouses
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Category: American (Traditional)
Neighborhood: Near North Side
Category: Steakhouses
Neighborhood: Near North Side
Category: Italian
Neighborhood: Near North Side
Category: Barbeque
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