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RL Restaurant, Chicago, IL

RL Restaurant

4.9
4.9
7327 Reviews
$31 to $50
American

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2 people
19:00
Booked 118 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Lively
If you do not find availability online, please call the restaurant directly at 312-475-1100.

Located adjacent to the Ralph Lauren Chicago flagship store on Michigan Avenue, RL Restaurant features the vision and décor of Ralph Lauren in a modern club atmosphere.
RL Restaurant offers classic American cuisine inspired by Ralph Lauren’s personal favorites. Seasonal dishes range from a chopped vegetable salad to a lobster roll sandwich, grilled fish of the day and steaks. On the cocktail list, guests can choose from classic drinks and a diverse selection of wines and other fine spirits.

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Steak, Seafood
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Daily 11:00–16:00 Dinner Daily 16:00–23:00
  • Phone number
    (312) 475-1100
  • Website
    https://www.ralphlauren.com/global-rl-chicago
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Private party facilities
    RL Restaurant accepts reservations for large parties. Please call for details.
  • Location
    115 E Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60611
  • Area
    Gold Coast / Streeterville
  • Cross Street
    Michigan Avenue and Chicago Avenue
  • Parking details
    Valet parking is currently not available.
  • Public transit
    CTA Red Line Rapid Transit
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Menu

Starters

  • Lobster BisqueUS$12.00

    Fresh Maine Lobster

    • Classic Shrimp CocktailUS$24.00

      Bombay Cocktail Sauce

      • OystersUS$21.00

        Minced Shallots & Vinegar, 1/2 Dozen

        • Crispy Calamari & Rock ShrimpUS$17.00

          Bombay Cocktail Sauce & Pickled Jalapeño Tartar Sauce

          • Pigs in a BlanketUS$13.00

            Mini Wagyu Beef Hot Dogs Baked in Puff Pastry with Spicy Brown Mustard

            Salads

            Proteins Available: Chicken $7, Salmon $12, Steak $14

            • Chopped VegetableUS$17.00

              Avocado, Asparagus, Green Beans, Green Onion, Hearts of Palm, Corn, Cucumbers, Tomatoes, Radishes, Olives & Vermont Creamery Feta with Lemon Oregano Dressing

              • Kale CaesarUS$13.00

                Romaine, Kale, Pecorino & Croutons

                • Avocado & CrabUS$24.00

                  Heirloom Tomatoes & Cucumbers with Sherry Vinaigrette

                  RL Classics

                  • RL BurgerUS$24.00

                    Tomato, Lettuce, Onions, Pickles, Crispy Bacon & Cheddar Cheese on a Toasted Sesame Bun

                    • Lobster RollUS$34.00

                      Fresh Maine Lobster, Lemon-Herb Aioli & Celery on a Toasted Brioche Bun

                      • Veggie BurgerUS$19.00

                        Avocado, Tomato, Arugula, Pepper Jack Cheese & Barbecue Sauce on a Toasted Wheat Bun

                        • Grilled Fish of the Day

                          Choice of Spicy Parsley Sauce, Herb Vinaigrette or Roasted Tomato

                          • MP

                        • Dover SoleUS$52.00

                          Pan-Seared with Meyer Lemon Butter Sauce

                          • Lake PerchUS$28.00

                            Coleslaw & Tartar Sauce

                            • Chicken MilaneseUS$21.00

                              Herb-breaded with Arugula, Shaved Parmesan & Baby Tomatoes

                              • Prime Filet MignonUS$58.00

                                Maître D'hôtel Butter

                                • New York Strip Steak

                                  Maître D'hôtel Butter

                                  • 13ozUS$54.00

                                Sides

                                • Hand-Cut French FriesUS$10.00

                                  • Mashed Potatoes with Vermont ButterUS$10.00

                                    • Roasted CauliflowerUS$10.00

                                      • Mixed MushroomsUS$10.00

                                        • Roasted Brussels Sprouts with BaconUS$10.00

                                          Specialty Cocktails

                                          • RL BelliniUS$13.00

                                            White Peach Purée, Prosecco

                                            • Ralph's ClubUS$16.00

                                              Bacardi 8 Rum, Lime, Honey, Angostura, Champagne

                                              • Psychic BidUS$16.00

                                                Peloton de la Muerte Mezcal, Chile Liqueur, Apologue Liqueur

                                                • 1938 BuggatiUS$15.00

                                                  Ketel One, St. George NOLA Coffee Liqueur, RL Cold Brew, Nocino

                                                  • The Ridgway MargaritaUS$16.00

                                                    Patrón Silver Tequila, Agave Nectar, Fresh Citrus

                                                    • 1974 GatbsyUS$18.00

                                                      Whistle Pig 10 Year, Crème de Banane, White Port, Chocolate Bitters

                                                      • Old FashionedUS$17.75

                                                        Breckenridge Bourbon, Demerara, Aromatic Bitters

                                                        Regional & Imported Beer

                                                        • Solemn Oath Lü, Kölsch Style Ale, Naperville, IL 4.7%US$8.00

                                                          • Off Color Brewing, Dry-Hopped Lager, Tooth and Claw, Chicago, IL 5.0%US$9.00

                                                            • Miller Lite, Light American Lager, Milwaukee, WI 4.2%US$6.00

                                                              • Whiner Le Tub, Barrel-Aged Saison, Chicago - 6.4%

                                                                • Can (12oz)US$8.00

                                                              • Moody Tongue Chocolate Churro, Baltic Porter, Chicago, IL 7.0%US$10.00

                                                                • Pipeworks Lizard King, Mosaic Pale Ale, Chicago - 6.0%

                                                                  • Can (16oz)US$9.00

                                                                • Duvel, Belgian Golden Ale, Breendonk, Belgium - 8.5%

                                                                  • Bottle (330ml)US$11.00

                                                                • Stella Artois, Pilsner, Belgium - 4.8%

                                                                  • Bottle (330ml)US$7.00

                                                                Wine by the Glass

                                                                  Champagne & Sparkling

                                                                  • Prosecco di Treviso, Santomè Extra Dry, Italy NV

                                                                    • GlassUS$13.00
                                                                    • BottleUS$60.00

                                                                  • Crémant de Loire, Gratien & Meyer, France NV

                                                                    • GlassUS$18.00
                                                                    • BottleUS$85.00

                                                                  • Champagne, Canard-Duchêne Cuvée Léonie, France NV

                                                                    • GlassUS$27.00
                                                                    • BottleUS$130.00

                                                                  • Crémant d'Alsace Rosé, Pierre Sparr, France NV

                                                                    • GlassUS$15.00
                                                                    • BottleUS$70.00

                                                                  White

                                                                  • Grüner Veltliner, Salomon Undhof, Niederösterreich 2018

                                                                    • GlassUS$14.00
                                                                    • BottleUS$65.00

                                                                  • Pinot Grigio, Dilenardo, Friuli - Venezie Giulia, Italy 2018

                                                                    • GlassUS$11.00
                                                                    • BottleUS$50.00

                                                                  • Sancerre, Lucien Crochet, Loire 2018

                                                                    • GlassUS$18.00
                                                                    • BottleUS$85.00

                                                                  • Sauvignon Blanc-Vermentino, Cosimo M. Masini Annick, Tuscany 2018

                                                                    • GlassUS$14.00
                                                                    • BottleUS$65.00

                                                                  • White Burgundy, Joseph Drouhin, MâCon-Villages, 2019

                                                                    • GlassUS$15.00
                                                                    • BottleUS$70.00

                                                                  • Chardonnay, Sonoma-Cutrer, Russian River Ranches, Sonoma Coast 2017

                                                                    • GlassUS$16.00
                                                                    • BottleUS$75.00

                                                                  • Riesling Spätlese, G.A. Schneider, Niersteiner Hipping Rheinhessen 2017

                                                                    • GlassUS$13.00
                                                                    • BottleUS$60.00

                                                                  Rosé

                                                                  • Côtes de Provence, Château Peyrassol, 'Reserve des Templiers', France 2019

                                                                    • GlassUS$16.00
                                                                    • BottleUS$75.00

                                                                  Red

                                                                  • Pinot Noir, Ken Wright Cellars, Willamette Valley 2018

                                                                    • GlassUS$16.00
                                                                    • BottleUS$75.00

                                                                  • Langhe Nebbiolo, de Forville, Piedmont 2018

                                                                    • GlassUS$15.00
                                                                    • BottleUS$70.00

                                                                  • Old Vine Zinfandel, Bedrock, California 2018

                                                                    • GlassUS$16.00
                                                                    • BottleUS$75.00

                                                                  • Malbec, La Linda, Luján De Cuyo-Mendoza 2018

                                                                    • GlassUS$13.00
                                                                    • BottleUS$60.00

                                                                  • Côtes du Rhône, J.L. Chave, France 2018

                                                                    • GlassUS$15.00
                                                                    • BottleUS$70.00

                                                                  • Cabernet Sauvignon, Barra, Mendocino 2016

                                                                    • GlassUS$18.00
                                                                    • BottleUS$85.00

                                                                  • Cabernet Sauvignon, Jordan, Alexander Valley 2016

                                                                    • GlassUS$26.00
                                                                    • BottleUS$120.00

                                                                  Last updated: 2 February 2022

                                                                  What 7,327 people are saying

                                                                  Overall ratings and reviews

                                                                  Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

                                                                  4.9
                                                                  4.9 based on recent ratings
                                                                  • 4.8Food
                                                                  • 4.8Service
                                                                  • 4.8Ambience
                                                                  • 4.5Value

                                                                  Noise • Moderate

                                                                  Loved For

                                                                  • Chicago / Illinois

                                                                    American

                                                                  • Chicago

                                                                    American

                                                                  Review summary

                                                                  AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                                                  RL Restaurant in Chicago offers a quintessential dining experience with "exquisite attentive service" and a "beautiful atmosphere." Guests rave about the "amazing food," from the lobster rolls to the coconut cake. Despite occasional crowding, the "outstanding service" and "iconic class" make it a favorite for both locals and visitors.

                                                                  7,327 Reviews

                                                                  1. Benjamin

                                                                    VIP

                                                                    Chicago

                                                                    4 reviews

                                                                    5.0

                                                                    4 reviews

                                                                    Dined today

                                                                    1. Overall 5
                                                                    2. Food 5
                                                                    3. Service 5
                                                                    4. Ambience 5
                                                                    Just another unreal experience at RL. The food is reliably exceptional. ambiance is top tier even if not sitting next to the fireplace as we were. The servers are remarkable! Friendly, knowledgeable, personable but not overbearing. I don’t write reviews and hate making RL even more difficult to get in to, but it is deserved.

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                                                                  2. Jessica

                                                                    VIP

                                                                    San Francisco

                                                                    2 reviews

                                                                    5.0

                                                                    2 reviews

                                                                    Dined 1 day ago

                                                                    1. Overall 5
                                                                    2. Food 5
                                                                    3. Service 5
                                                                    4. Ambience 5
                                                                    Quintessential Chicago dining and service. Cozy, delicious and consistent.

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                                                                  3. Katia

                                                                    VIP

                                                                    Chicago

                                                                    5 reviews

                                                                    4.0

                                                                    5 reviews

                                                                    Dined 1 day ago

                                                                    1. Overall 4
                                                                    2. Food 4
                                                                    3. Service 5
                                                                    4. Ambience 5
                                                                    The ambiance of the place is outstanding, so is the service. It was our first time and I made a mistake of getting a reso in the lounge area. While we were given the best table out there--very romantic by the fireplace with 2 big leather armchairs, the constant draught from the front door opening made it difficult to relax and enjoy, the fireplace was little help with that. I would say in winter months most definitely pick the main dining room. Drinks were good, steak and eggs and escargots from the brunch menu as well. The Gold coast benedict (salmon, poached eggs and potato pancake)-- I wish those were 2 small think potato latkes instead of 1 thick pancake that was kind of flavorless. Otherwise will be back for sure to try other things.

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                                                                  4. Ambrosia

                                                                    VIP

                                                                    Chicago

                                                                    75 reviews

                                                                    5.0

                                                                    75 reviews

                                                                    Dined 1 day ago

                                                                    1. Overall 5
                                                                    2. Food 5
                                                                    3. Service 5
                                                                    4. Ambience 5
                                                                    Always, and all ways, the best. It never disappoints.

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                                                                  5. Devin

                                                                    VIP

                                                                    Chicago

                                                                    8 reviews

                                                                    5.0

                                                                    8 reviews

                                                                    Dined 1 day ago

                                                                    1. Overall 5
                                                                    2. Food 5
                                                                    3. Service 5
                                                                    4. Ambience 5
                                                                    Great cocktails at the bar, fantastic meal and service from Jeff!

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                                                                  6. Sarai

                                                                    Chicago

                                                                    2 reviews

                                                                    5.0

                                                                    2 reviews

                                                                    Dined 2 days ago

                                                                    1. Overall 5
                                                                    2. Food 5
                                                                    3. Service 5
                                                                    4. Ambience 5
                                                                    Love it, and I would most definitely go back. The food was great , and drinks on point our server was so nice and friendly, and the manager made sure everything was running smooth for our visit,

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                                                                  7. Todd

                                                                    Detroit

                                                                    1 review

                                                                    1.0

                                                                    1 review

                                                                    Dined 2 days ago

                                                                    1. Overall 1
                                                                    2. Food 2
                                                                    3. Service 1
                                                                    4. Ambience 1
                                                                    This was not a good experience. We were seated 20 minutes late for an 8:00 reservation. It took another 15 minutes for anyone to approach the table for a food or drink orders. Food didn’t arrive until 9:40. RL has packed so many tables that there is barely room to walk and only cares about selling as many drinks as possible. In a city with hundreds of phenomenal restaurants, avoid this train wreck.
                                                                    RL RestaurantResponded 2 days ago
                                                                    Thank you for the feedback. I would like to chat with you about your experience. I will message you privately with my contact information. Thank you.

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                                                                  8. Kristi

                                                                    Phoenix

                                                                    2 reviews

                                                                    5.0

                                                                    2 reviews

                                                                    Dined 3 days ago

                                                                    1. Overall 5
                                                                    2. Food 5
                                                                    3. Service 5
                                                                    4. Ambience 5
                                                                    Have eaten here before and can always be assured of great food, great service, great ambiance! Like everything Ralph Lauren it is a wonderful experience!

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                                                                  9. Mickey

                                                                    Indiana

                                                                    2 reviews

                                                                    5.0

                                                                    2 reviews

                                                                    Dined 3 days ago

                                                                    1. Overall 5
                                                                    2. Food 5
                                                                    3. Service 5
                                                                    4. Ambience 5
                                                                    The service was excellent from the moment we walked in until we left. The RL Burger was one of the best burgers I have ever had.The atmosphere was very appealing. We look forward to a return visit in the near future.

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                                                                  10. Sarah

                                                                    Chicago

                                                                    3 reviews

                                                                    5.0

                                                                    3 reviews

                                                                    Dined 3 days ago

                                                                    1. Overall 5
                                                                    2. Food 5
                                                                    3. Service 5
                                                                    4. Ambience 5
                                                                    Every time we visit Chicago RL is a must! The service is wonderful and the food is always delicious. Such a great experience and fantastic ambiance.

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                                                                  FAQs

                                                                  RL Restaurant offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (312) 475-1100.

                                                                  RL Restaurant is rated 4.9 stars by 7327 OpenTable diners.

                                                                  Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

                                                                  Make a booking

                                                                  2 people
                                                                  19:00
                                                                  Booked 118 times today

                                                                  Order delivery or takeout

                                                                  Google Map for RL Restaurant

                                                                  115 E Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60611

                                                                  Dining areas

                                                                  Additional information

                                                                  • Cross Street
                                                                    Michigan Avenue and Chicago Avenue
                                                                  • Area
                                                                    Gold Coast / Streeterville
                                                                  • Hours of Operation
                                                                    Lunch Daily 11:00–16:00 Dinner Daily 16:00–23:00
                                                                  • Price
                                                                    $31 to $50
                                                                  • Cuisines
                                                                    American, Steak, Seafood
                                                                  • Dining style
                                                                    Casual Elegant
                                                                  • Dress code
                                                                    Business Casual
                                                                  • Parking details
                                                                    Valet parking is currently not available.
                                                                  • Public transit
                                                                    CTA Red Line Rapid Transit
                                                                  • Payment Options
                                                                    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
                                                                  • Additional
                                                                    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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