The parking isn't great, but the food is good, the service is good and friendly staff.
Randall
Worst restaurant I have ever been to. When there open, which is not often or by the house posted on the door, the staff member was so lazy she wouldn't even walk over to where I was sitting at the counter to take my order. She wanted me to come to the cash register. I got so fed up I left and went somewhere else.I read your reply. First, when the employee said I had to come to the register to order she started to get an attitude. Second, I do NOT pay for food in any restaurant before getting my meal. I know of no other restaurant that demands this. Third, when I informed the employee I am hearing impaired I got a nasty look. Forth, I have trouble walking do to injured knees, this made no difference. I have walk past the door at 11am on a Saturday and the closed sign was still in the window and on your website it states tho opening hour as 9am. I will never patronize your establishment again.This is the last time I'm going to waist on this post. I did not yell or even raise my voice in the restaurant. Also, it seems you have an excuse for everything that I wrote. It also seems to me that your posts were on the side side. So don't worry, I'm not about to reenter an establishment that lacks common courtesy.
Atmosphere: 1
Service: 1
Ben V
Old school diners are rare these days, this is one of those places. The staff are lovely and it's a great place to just chill, have a nice meal and shoot the breeze.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
BARAK WORLD
Best 10$ Ryb eye steak sandwich!!! Happened to stop by this place by accident, and boy, i was happy i did. Dont let the design of the place fool you. The food is really good, has very affordable prices and service was great! My steak sandwich was nothing but amazing and healthy. Loved it, delicious!!! If you are in the area, give them a try. You and your pocket won't be disappointed
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Angelo Simonelli
Classic Chicago Dinner with real Chicago people. Not many of these places left and that is so sad. This is a must stop to enjoy some of the basics of the past, great food and good
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fries
Spenser Bower
I’m not sure the woman’s name who typically works there, but she is so lovely. I go there mostly just for her. She is so kind and it makes me feel like I’m back in a small town. The food is good too, don’t get me wrong, but the great service is something that is rare to find in the city.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Donnie Otto
Affordable and Yummy! Very basic menu, but was a great start to my Chicago Trip.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken Tenders
Edward Silha
I have been ordering fairly regularly for a few months, they used to have the greatest french fries, but as of today, September 18, 2023 everything has changed. What I was served today was absolutely horrendous. I’m shocked they would let such things go out the door. Very sadly I will not be ordering from them again.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 3
Wayne Vlasak
First time visiting. This place may not appear to be anything special, but the food and service are great. Awesome veggie burger and plenty of fries to go with it at a reasonable price. The people working there are very friendly and helpful.Vegetarian options: The veggie burger was great
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Steve A.
The Modern Grill is one of a vanishing breed of traditional diners, and it's definitely worth a visit for both historical reasons and the fantastic food.The first thing you'll notice is the movie-set-like interior with the classic diner stools (there's also comfortable table seating). The interior dates to the 1940s, when the Grill was established. The most "recent" owners have had it since 1988. But the history goes back even further, and outside the door you'll find tile with the initials of the Irish immigrant who built the building in 1912 and ran a pub in this space.But what about the food? In short, it's terrific. The menu is classic diner, with a full range of breakfast and lunch offerings, and a different soup every day. And the prices are impressively reasonable considering the prime location in Lakewood East.There's no better way to judge a diner than by its burger, and you'll be hard-pressed to find a better one. It's served on a grilled fresh roll with all the fixings I like: lettuce, tomato, onion (raw or grilled), pickles (I had them substitute mine for sweet relish), mustard, and mayo. Add cheese and a pile of crispy bacon and you're in heaven.What's heaven without a side of halos.. er, I mean onion rings. These were super crispy, beer-battered, and served in a big pile. I wanted to leave some, but I didn't.Chris, the owner, is incredibly friendly, and makes sure everything is perfect. This place is a real gem.
It was a really nice homely place the staff was super nice and the food was really good and it wasn't expensive at all every other restaurant in the area is like $30 for meal but here I got a burger and fry's and a pop for $15 we'll come back soon
JahRonmo Jones
Bland messy food with little to no creativity. The fries, tho soggy mush, were not too bad.
Elliot Reza Emadian
Totally unassuming place but the food and service is pretty awesome! Nothing fancy, but who needs fancy when you can get a good American grilled meal!
Nick Berkery
Great place for a quick bite and the staff is about as friendly as it gets. This place has been a neighborhood staple for a while.Also shame on the person calling out the staff. Have had nothing but pleasant experiences at this place .
Christian M.
Haven’t seen Harry (owner manager) in 3 years. The greedy woman who answers the phone in the morning (perhaps she took Harry’s place) finds every single reason to justify increase in price by cutting quantities in half. So sad.
The parking isn't great, but the food is good, the service is good and friendly staff.
Worst restaurant I have ever been to. When there open, which is not often or by the house posted on the door, the staff member was so lazy she wouldn't even walk over to where I was sitting at the counter to take my order. She wanted me to come to the cash register. I got so fed up I left and went somewhere else.I read your reply. First, when the employee said I had to come to the register to order she started to get an attitude. Second, I do NOT pay for food in any restaurant before getting my meal. I know of no other restaurant that demands this. Third, when I informed the employee I am hearing impaired I got a nasty look. Forth, I have trouble walking do to injured knees, this made no difference. I have walk past the door at 11am on a Saturday and the closed sign was still in the window and on your website it states tho opening hour as 9am. I will never patronize your establishment again.This is the last time I'm going to waist on this post. I did not yell or even raise my voice in the restaurant. Also, it seems you have an excuse for everything that I wrote. It also seems to me that your posts were on the side side. So don't worry, I'm not about to reenter an establishment that lacks common courtesy.
Atmosphere: 1
Service: 1
Old school diners are rare these days, this is one of those places. The staff are lovely and it's a great place to just chill, have a nice meal and shoot the breeze.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Best 10$ Ryb eye steak sandwich!!! Happened to stop by this place by accident, and boy, i was happy i did. Dont let the design of the place fool you. The food is really good, has very affordable prices and service was great! My steak sandwich was nothing but amazing and healthy. Loved it, delicious!!! If you are in the area, give them a try. You and your pocket won't be disappointed
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Classic Chicago Dinner with real Chicago people. Not many of these places left and that is so sad. This is a must stop to enjoy some of the basics of the past, great food and good
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fries
I’m not sure the woman’s name who typically works there, but she is so lovely. I go there mostly just for her. She is so kind and it makes me feel like I’m back in a small town. The food is good too, don’t get me wrong, but the great service is something that is rare to find in the city.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Affordable and Yummy! Very basic menu, but was a great start to my Chicago Trip.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken Tenders
I have been ordering fairly regularly for a few months, they used to have the greatest french fries, but as of today, September 18, 2023 everything has changed. What I was served today was absolutely horrendous. I’m shocked they would let such things go out the door. Very sadly I will not be ordering from them again.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 3
First time visiting. This place may not appear to be anything special, but the food and service are great. Awesome veggie burger and plenty of fries to go with it at a reasonable price. The people working there are very friendly and helpful.Vegetarian options: The veggie burger was great
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The Modern Grill is one of a vanishing breed of traditional diners, and it's definitely worth a visit for both historical reasons and the fantastic food.The first thing you'll notice is the movie-set-like interior with the classic diner stools (there's also comfortable table seating). The interior dates to the 1940s, when the Grill was established. The most "recent" owners have had it since 1988. But the history goes back even further, and outside the door you'll find tile with the initials of the Irish immigrant who built the building in 1912 and ran a pub in this space.But what about the food? In short, it's terrific. The menu is classic diner, with a full range of breakfast and lunch offerings, and a different soup every day. And the prices are impressively reasonable considering the prime location in Lakewood East.There's no better way to judge a diner than by its burger, and you'll be hard-pressed to find a better one. It's served on a grilled fresh roll with all the fixings I like: lettuce, tomato, onion (raw or grilled), pickles (I had them substitute mine for sweet relish), mustard, and mayo. Add cheese and a pile of crispy bacon and you're in heaven.What's heaven without a side of halos.. er, I mean onion rings. These were super crispy, beer-battered, and served in a big pile. I wanted to leave some, but I didn't.Chris, the owner, is incredibly friendly, and makes sure everything is perfect. This place is a real gem.
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It was a really nice homely place the staff was super nice and the food was really good and it wasn't expensive at all every other restaurant in the area is like $30 for meal but here I got a burger and fry's and a pop for $15 we'll come back soon
Bland messy food with little to no creativity. The fries, tho soggy mush, were not too bad.
Totally unassuming place but the food and service is pretty awesome! Nothing fancy, but who needs fancy when you can get a good American grilled meal!
Great place for a quick bite and the staff is about as friendly as it gets. This place has been a neighborhood staple for a while.Also shame on the person calling out the staff. Have had nothing but pleasant experiences at this place .
Haven’t seen Harry (owner manager) in 3 years. The greedy woman who answers the phone in the morning (perhaps she took Harry’s place) finds every single reason to justify increase in price by cutting quantities in half. So sad.