RL Restaurant

Name: RL Restaurant
Address: 115 E Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL, United States, 60611
Telephone: (312) 475-1100
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.9

4.9

7300 Reviews

$31 to $50

American

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2 people

29 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 74 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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Popular dishes

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

What 7,300 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

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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.

7,300 Reviews

N
Nicole
St. Louis
20 reviews
4.0
20 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
While my steak was excellent, my husband’s, whose was ordered the exact same way (medium rare), was not. Mine came out about medium medium rare, and my husband’s came out medium well. I ended up giving my steak to my husband; and he agreed mine was excellent, and I agreed his was not. Quite odd. Service was impeccable, so we didn’t say anything; but $300 and a solicited review later, I’m simply acknowledging that you may wish to put a heightened regard on the way you wish your steak to be cooked.
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Jon
VIP
Chicago
40 reviews
5.0
40 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I have been going to RL since they first opened. Always lovely, comfortable, clubby, excellent. It is a joy to be there. It is hard not to have the Dover sole. My favorite. And tonight. Joseph was our waiter. He was superb. Attentive but not too much. Classy. Friendly. But not too much. Works on the west side of the restaurant. I would ask for him. Can’t wait to go back.
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Marina
Chicago
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
I have always wanted to try RL as it’s a favorite for many people. I’m not sure how I waited so long but I digress. Ambiance was great when we walked in. The issue I have is the service felt overly rushed. In 30 minutes we already had food on the table. From start to finish we were in the restaurant for an hour & 15 min and that’s because I waited to finish my glass of wine and drink my coffee slow. We came from the suburbs to have a city day, so to have been rushed to turn a table is something I will remember. There were other small things but this was my biggest issue. I don’t feel inclined to return sadly.
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Tim
Cincinnati
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
One of my favorite always consistently good! Love the service! Top notch!
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Natalie
VIP
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great service and perfect food, it was an amazing experience
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Katherine
VIP
Chicago
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Decor, food, & service are outstanding. We love dining here! And the GM, Adam Zolno, is second to none.
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Louis
VIP
Chicago
38 reviews
5.0
38 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The lobster and cauliflower Stilton bisque were very nice. They could have been a little warmer. The chicken sandwich and chicken Milanese were excellent. Our service was amazing. Unfortunately we did not get his name so that we could thank him personally in this report.
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Matt
VIP
Atlanta Metro
31 reviews
5.0
31 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful experience in a great location. Food was amazing and the service was over the top.
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madison
Chicago
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
a chicago staple. amazing food, service & beautiful room. food is always consistent & incredible.
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Natalie
Denver
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great experience, had to wait quite a bit even with a reservation but food was excellent, waiter was hilarious, ambiance 10/10
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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 7300 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people

29 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 74 times today

Order delivery or takeout

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

Website
https://www.ralphlauren.com/global-rl-chicago
Phone number
(312) 475-1100
Private party facilities
RL Restaurant accepts reservations for large parties. Please call for details.

RL Restaurant

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

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RL Burger

Veggie Burger

Prime Filet Mignon

Starters

Lobster BisqueUS$12.00

Classic Shrimp CocktailUS$24.00

OystersUS$21.00

Crispy Calamari & Rock ShrimpUS$17.00

Pigs in a BlanketUS$13.00

Salads

Chopped VegetableUS$17.00

Kale CaesarUS$13.00

Avocado & CrabUS$24.00

RL Classics

RL BurgerUS$24.00

Lobster RollUS$34.00

Veggie BurgerUS$19.00

Grilled Fish of the Day

Dover SoleUS$52.00

Lake PerchUS$28.00

Chicken MilaneseUS$21.00

Prime Filet MignonUS$58.00

New York Strip Steak

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

Ralph's ClubUS$16.00

Psychic BidUS$16.00

1938 BuggatiUS$15.00

The Ridgway MargaritaUS$16.00

1974 GatbsyUS$18.00

Old FashionedUS$17.75

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%

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

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

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

Stella Artois, Pilsner, Belgium - 4.8%

Wine by the Glass

Champagne & Sparkling

Prosecco di Treviso, Santomè Extra Dry, Italy NV

Crémant de Loire, Gratien & Meyer, France NV

Champagne, Canard-Duchêne Cuvée Léonie, France NV

Crémant d'Alsace Rosé, Pierre Sparr, France NV

White

Grüner Veltliner, Salomon Undhof, Niederösterreich 2018

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

Sancerre, Lucien Crochet, Loire 2018

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

White Burgundy, Joseph Drouhin, MâCon-Villages, 2019

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

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

Rosé

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

Red

Pinot Noir, Ken Wright Cellars, Willamette Valley 2018

Langhe Nebbiolo, de Forville, Piedmont 2018

Old Vine Zinfandel, Bedrock, California 2018

Malbec, La Linda, Luján De Cuyo-Mendoza 2018

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

Cabernet Sauvignon, Barra, Mendocino 2016

Cabernet Sauvignon, Jordan, Alexander Valley 2016

Overall ratings and reviews

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