Weber Grill Restaurant

(312) 467-9696

539 N State St
Chicago, IL 60654 41.891798 -87.628074

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Neighborhoods: Near North Side, Central

WEBERGRILLRESTAURANT.COM

Years in business

Established in 2002

Hours:

Sun - Thu: 6:30am - 12:00am

Fri - Sat: 6:30am - 1:00am

Price:

$$

Last updated 8.14.11

What People Are Saying About Weber Grill Restaurant

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In Short – Roomy dining areas have all-American decor of dark wood and stone accents. Nearly every menu item is cooked on Weber's own kettle grills. Start with the Weber sampler: tender, teriyaki-marinated steak skewers, barbecued shrimp and a mound of crispy onion curls. Chopped salad is lightly dressed with fire-roasted corn vinaigrette. Classic burgers are well-cooked and topped with lettuce, onion and tomato. Other top entrees include tender 14-ounce strip steak and flaky grilled salmon.

Editor's Tips

The Extras:
Curious about that fire-roasted corn dressing, or the Beer Can Chicken? Your server will share the recipe from any dish.
Where to Sit:
For a bird's-eye view of the action, opt for one of the roomy, sage-green leather booths across from the bustling open kitchen.
ambiance
95.0% positive
  1. Great ambiance, great food.
  2. Eating at this location is like going to Portillos, which is cool if I want a hot-dog.
  3. Incredible food,great people, cozy atmosphere.
  4. Great atmosphere, and the food is fantastic.
  5. Great food, Great atmosphere
  6. It's small and cozy, and the food is GREAT!
  7. Although the downtown location was convenient and the atmosphere lively, the Chicago location was a big let down.
  8. This place has that warm atmosphere feeling all over the place, almost too warm if you ask me (and I'm not just talking about the massive grill kettles either).
  9. Great food, great service, and a lot of fun!
  10. Otherwise the atmosphere and service was excellent and we had a great view of the kitchen/food prep area.
  11. If you're looking for great grilled food in a relaxing, comfortable atmosphere, this is the place.
  12. Many games on the tv's and the crowd was fun.
  13. The steak and potatoes were very good, however I would never return because of the service and atmosphere.
  14. Although those were good, the downtown location was great !
  15. that day we ate outside and the atmosphere was great.
  16. Service is absolutely top-notch, food is great and the atmosphere is always high energy.
  17. was told by our server that there are two cozy firelplaces in the restaurant (so if you want to sit by one of those either sit waaay toward the back of the restaurant, or sit in the "grill room", which is to your right when you walk in.
  18. Weber Grill reminds me of a country club restaurant...comfortable intimate surroundings, very nice, with a more casual menu, nothing too fancy.
  19. When I want a good steak or prime rib I want better service, and a cleaner, more enjoyable atmosphere.
  20. While the atmosphere and location of this restaurant are sophisticated, the food and drink were disappointing.
dessert
100.0% positive
  1. it is a good thing that the food was outstanding, because the heat from the open grills was like standing in the desert under a mid-day sun!
  2. The desserts looked wonderful.
  3. The BBQ ribs and chicken are delicious, and wait until you taste the desserts!
  4. Also, I absolutely love their apple pie.
  5. Leave room for this very tasty (and best I've had) dessert!
drinks
62.5% positive
  1. The ribs and beer can chicken were fabulous.
  2. love the beer can chicken and even the pork chops are good.
  3. While the atmosphere and location of this restaurant are sophisticated, the food and drink were disappointing.
  4. Ate at the bar and dined on a tremenous filet, good garlic mash potatoes and very good service from the two bartenders.
  5. when finally I recieved my overpriced drink(end of meal)without apology or explaination.
  6. The service is excellent, the drinks and food are amazing, and the prices are very reasonable compared to other Chicago steakhouses.
  7. servers bickering at each other, We felt as if we were bothering our waiter for another overpriced drink.
  8. The bar pours a great martini, and is a pleasant way to wait for a table; it 45 minutes at 7pm on a Tuesday.
food quality
80.64999580383301% positive
  1. The dipping sauce as well as the onion curls are a delicious combination, especially the spicy mayo.
  2. Incredible food,great people, cozy atmosphere.
  3. The food is good, however, I don't think Weber Grill is anywhere near a "Top 10" in Chicago.
  4. Great food, even better service
  5. The steak was very good and grilled to perfection.
  6. Good food, great ribs
  7. The burger was thick hot and juicy, BBQ chicken was excellent, tender and grilled perfectly.
  8. this has got to be one of the most overrated steak houses I've eaten at.
  9. The staff was extremely rude and inefficient and food was mediocre.
  10. Our waiter ignored us and the food was less impressive than a trip to Ponderossa.
  11. Portions big and tasty but the service made the dining experience unpleasant.
  12. Good meatloaf, ribs, burgers, fish.
  13. The ribs and beer can chicken were fabulous.
  14. Every time I have been at Weber Grill, I order the onion curls as an appetizer.
  15. best steak in a long time
  16. Great food, Great atmosphere
  17. Both prime rib (great hickory smoke flavor) and steaks were served to perfection.
  18. So, if you love bread you have to try those as well.
  19. burger, great salads-especially the chopped.
  20. Although the food is good, it does tend to be rather dry, no matter what you order or how done you have it cooked.
  21. Also before our meal they brought out amazing preztel like rolls that I have never seen anywhere else.
  22. Our server was fantastic, but the food was terrible.
  23. Buy a good barbeque cook book, some quality steaks, a six pack and enjoy the same at home.
  24. Great food
  25. The food was delicious.
  26. I've been to Weber Grill about 15 times, and I have never had a bad steak yet.
  27. Only one of six steaks was cooked properly, all approached shoe-leather toughness, and one of my friends got the wrong dish; they explained it was because they had run out of prime rib and thought this would be a good substitute -- but never thought to as
  28. At least the servers and manager were very friendly about it, and decided to comp the food.
  29. You want an awesome steak?
  30. The BBQ ribs and chicken are delicious, and wait until you taste the desserts!
  31. I've also tried there burger which is delicious if you can finish it.
  32. have four words that describe the Weber Grill, bad service/bad food.
  33. The food is consistently excellent(I would highly recommend the chili and the beercan chicken) to anyone.
  34. Also, the New York Strip salad basically tasted like cold roast beef on a bed of lettuce.
  35. The ribs were a little chewy and fatty, the sausage was bland, the chicken was just OK, but the pork was really quite good.
  36. mouthwatering steaks
  37. the bbq sauce also had a nice tanginess.
  38. The service was great and the food oh my god , it was to die for.
  39. The garlic mashed potatoes were probably the best I've ever had, but the teriyaki salmon was absolutely drowned in sauce.
  40. The Pork Chops are excellent and the Ribeye steaks are so flavorful, my mouth is watering now thinking of it.
  41. It's small and cozy, and the food is GREAT!
  42. Great food, great service, and a lot of fun!
  43. My fiancee got the pulled pork and that was really good too.
  44. Maybe the burgers are great but I can tell you I have gotten much better steak down the road at Gibsons or Wildfire.
  45. The burger is so dry and overpriced fries were soggy and no ketchup
  46. It is not your normal pretentious steak place.
  47. My server was amazing and very knowledgable about the food, I never got a "ummm, let me check Im not sure" about the menu.
  48. One of the best Rib-eye steaks I have ever had, great 10 oz.
  49. The food was wonderful.
  50. On the up side, the lamb chops were flavorful and properly cooked, and the Grilled Beefsteak Tomato Salad was a perfect starter.
  51. The spinach & artichoke dip was decidedly more tasty only with the help of a nice splash of salt and pepper.
  52. These are the best burgers anywhere, in my opinion.
  53. However the food wasn't that great.
  54. The Weber Grill offers the very BEST BBQ Meatloaf and Burgers around ANYWHERE> ( excellent steaks too) Not to mention the excellent Garlic Mashed potatoes..... The place is well staffed and the
  55. Fair prices, good service and excellent food!
  56. Great chicken
  57. The kitchen magically converted a juicy pork chop into a piece of jerky, an our waiter made himself invisible most of the night.
  58. The steak is excellent- one of the best I have ever had!
  59. The poor quality of the food made them even steeper.
  60. Most men like the spot because anything done over an open falme is a winner in their book, (even if it was fresh from under a tire).
  61. It was not so terrible that I would not go gain, but maybe I'll order an over seasoned steak next time.
  62. it is a good thing that the food was outstanding, because the heat from the open grills was like standing in the desert under a mid-day sun!
  63. The newer locations have a "chain" restaurant feel that dissapoints this long-time customer -- but if that is what it takes to get this excellent and reasonably priced steakhouse food to a wider audience, so be it.
  64. The food was so bad( no taste what so ever) that I will never return.
  65. went here based on a foodie friend's recommendation and was told there would be excellent meat to be had.
  66. when finally I recieved my overpriced drink(end of meal)without apology or explaination.
  67. enjoy steak and do not mind paying a few dollars for a steak, but this is NOT the place ot be!
  68. would reccommend going to the Weber Grill, if you want a relaxing place to eat and have good food.
  69. As I walked into the restaurant, I saw the huge grills and smelled the cooking food and I was instantly hooked.
  70. The steaks are the best in the city, and the swordfish is amazing!
  71. The lamb was divine and everything is cooked over hot coles on giant Weber grills (made just outside of Chicago).
  72. live in Chicago and went because of the claim that this was the best burger in town.
  73. While the atmosphere and location of this restaurant are sophisticated, the food and drink were disappointing.
  74. The Weber Grill is a nice place to go if you're in the mood for a grilled steak and don't feel like dragging out the grill at home.
  75. The steaks were great and so were their veggies.
  76. Excellent food but long wait.
  77. The steaks there are of superb quality and the wood fire gives it an awesome taste.
  78. Service is absolutely top-notch, food is great and the atmosphere is always high energy.
  79. The steak and potatoes were very good, however I would never return because of the service and atmosphere.
  80. The service was the WORST I have ever had and the when I finally got my "medium-rare" steak it was almost bruned it was so done.
  81. My experience at Weber Grill was fantasitc and unforgettable;from the food to the extremely helpful and friendly staff.
  82. When I want a good steak or prime rib I want better service, and a cleaner, more enjoyable atmosphere.
  83. Leave room for this very tasty (and best I've had) dessert!
  84. Great ambiance, great food.
  85. The service was great and the food was amazing.
  86. For the price you pay, the food at the Weber Grill was not very appetizing.
  87. Ate at the bar and dined on a tremenous filet, good garlic mash potatoes and very good service from the two bartenders.
  88. good food, bad management
  89. The meat was dry what you got if it because the slab was small with little meat on it.
  90. great steak for the dollar
  91. To change to white meat is a $5 upcharge which to me was ridiculous especially since the chicken tastes like it was cooked some other way and then put on the grill at the last moment.
  92. Loud, busy, filled with tourists it is nevertheless a good place for a reasonably priced steak or ribs.
  93. Everything is always delicious and I sometimes get cravings for the food.
  94. The food was amazing, I had the sampler which was a great choice asit gave me a little bit of everything.
  95. Otherwise the atmosphere and service was excellent and we had a great view of the kitchen/food prep area.
  96. Service wasn't great, the food wasn't worth its price and offered nothing unusual.
  97. We had lunch service for 12 on Sunday and it was the worst service and food that I've ever experienced.
  98. The food is fantastic, the bartender is very fast and always seems to see when you are ready for another round.
  99. Our steaks were cooked perfectly and the mashed potatoes were great.
  100. If you're looking for great grilled food in a relaxing, comfortable atmosphere, this is the place.
  101. love the beer can chicken and even the pork chops are good.
  102. The food and service is excellent.
  103. the pulled pork, on the other hand, was disappointing.
  104. It is one of the less expensive steak houses in Chicago.
  105. food is best you will find around here. Hats off to EVERYONE at ALL three of the
  106. wont take away from the friendly service and helfpul staff; but the steaks were dry and the food overall lacked in flavor.
  107. Great atmosphere, and the food is fantastic.
  108. The pita bread and spread they give at the beginning are delicious.
  109. For the entree, I always order the beef brisket, it reminds me of my uncle's home-made brisket, and he is an amazing cook.
  110. The host was slow and the food was not anything special.
  111. The service is excellent, the drinks and food are amazing, and the prices are very reasonable compared to other Chicago steakhouses.
  112. the food was great and the waiter was wonderful.
menu variety
100.0% positive
  1. Weber Grill reminds me of a country club restaurant...comfortable intimate surroundings, very nice, with a more casual menu, nothing too fancy.
  2. My server was amazing and very knowledgable about the food, I never got a "ummm, let me check Im not sure" about the menu.
  3. Friendly staff, they know their menu, which is Great if you like Bar B Que.
  4. wanted to try a little of everything, but found out the menu is huge, which is really great.
overall
100.0% positive
  1. The Webber Grill was the best restaurant I've been to in a while.
  2. great place for burnt filet
  3. If you're looking for great grilled food in a relaxing, comfortable atmosphere, this is the place.
  4. The Weber Grill is a nice place to go if you're in the mood for a grilled steak and don't feel like dragging out the grill at home.
  5. great place to eat!
  6. best restaurant, best outdoor dining, etc., etc.
  7. My hope in finding a new favorite restaurant is dwindling fast.
  8. Loud, busy, filled with tourists it is nevertheless a good place for a reasonably priced steak or ribs.
return potential
75.0% positive
  1. When I come back home to Chicago, I love to go to Weber Grill, mainly because I love backyard BBQs.
  2. We love our Weber Genesis but will not be back to the restaurant.
  3. The food was so bad( no taste what so ever) that I will never return.
  4. The steak and potatoes were very good, however I would never return because of the service and atmosphere.
service
78.81999969482422% positive
  1. The service is excellent, the drinks and food are amazing, and the prices are very reasonable compared to other Chicago steakhouses.
  2. Friendly staff, they know their menu, which is Great if you like Bar B Que.
  3. the food was great and the waiter was wonderful.
  4. The food and service is excellent.
  5. Ate at the bar and dined on a tremenous filet, good garlic mash potatoes and very good service from the two bartenders.
  6. When I want a good steak or prime rib I want better service, and a cleaner, more enjoyable atmosphere.
  7. Very friendly wait staff.
  8. The service was fantastic.
  9. Friendly service.
  10. The steak and potatoes were very good, however I would never return because of the service and atmosphere.
  11. Portions big and tasty but the service made the dining experience unpleasant.
  12. The table service, or lack thereof, and the prices made a good experience merely mediocre.
  13. Great food, even better service
  14. Our service was absolutely flawless.
  15. The food is fantastic, the bartender is very fast and always seems to see when you are ready for another round.
  16. Since we received such poor service, I asked the waiter to take the forced gratuity off of the bill.
  17. The staff was extremely rude and inefficient and food was mediocre.
  18. The wait staff is always pleasant and receptive to your needs.
  19. was told by our server that there are two cozy firelplaces in the restaurant (so if you want to sit by one of those either sit waaay toward the back of the restaurant, or sit in the "grill room", which is to your right when you walk in.
  20. We had a bad server and were seated in a VERY cold part of the restraunt.
  21. The wait wasnt too bad for a Saturday night in Chicago and the host staff kept me informed and even shortened my wait time!
  22. The service was great and the food was amazing.
  23. We had lunch service for 12 on Sunday and it was the worst service and food that I've ever experienced.
  24. Fair prices, good service and excellent food!
  25. the service was friendly and prompt.
  26. All I can say is DO NOT order their delivery service.
  27. Our server was fantastic, but the food was terrible.
  28. Incredible food,great people, cozy atmosphere.
  29. My server was amazing and very knowledgable about the food, I never got a "ummm, let me check Im not sure" about the menu.
  30. Otherwise the atmosphere and service was excellent and we had a great view of the kitchen/food prep area.
  31. Great food, great service, and a lot of fun!
  32. Only thing that somewhat made up for everything was our nice waiter.
  33. wont take away from the friendly service and helfpul staff; but the steaks were dry and the food overall lacked in flavor.
  34. The service was the WORST I have ever had and the when I finally got my "medium-rare" steak it was almost bruned it was so done.
  35. The waitstaff was friendly and attentive.
  36. was getting ready to order the new york strip which is always a little more expensive than a ribeye and the waitress told us that they did have the ribeye.
  37. At least the servers and manager were very friendly about it, and decided to comp the food.
  38. Service was friendly and attentive, but for some reason a busboy was trying to punish my chair all night by bumping up into it.
  39. The service was great and the food oh my god , it was to die for.
  40. The service was great right from the very start.
  41. If you are looking for excellent service and fine dining, along with
  42. The staff is attentive and very helpful.
  43. The kitchen magically converted a juicy pork chop into a piece of jerky, an our waiter made himself invisible most of the night.
  44. have four words that describe the Weber Grill, bad service/bad food.
  45. Our waiter ignored us and the food was less impressive than a trip to Ponderossa.
  46. servers bickering at each other, We felt as if we were bothering our waiter for another overpriced drink.
  47. Our waitress was very accomadating and made sure everything was perfect for our dinner.
  48. My experience at Weber Grill was fantasitc and unforgettable;from the food to the extremely helpful and friendly staff.
value
47.36999988555908% positive
  1. For the price you pay, the food at the Weber Grill was not very appetizing.
  2. Huge portions and cooked really good.
  3. The burger is so dry and overpriced fries were soggy and no ketchup
  4. Cocktails are expensive and on the "small" size.
  5. when finally I recieved my overpriced drink(end of meal)without apology or explaination.
  6. It is one of the less expensive steak houses in Chicago.
  7. was getting ready to order the new york strip which is always a little more expensive than a ribeye and the waitress told us that they did have the ribeye.
  8. The table service, or lack thereof, and the prices made a good experience merely mediocre.
  9. As I walked into the restaurant, I saw the huge grills and smelled the cooking food and I was instantly hooked.
  10. Fair prices, good service and excellent food!
  11. servers bickering at each other, We felt as if we were bothering our waiter for another overpriced drink.
  12. wanted to try a little of everything, but found out the menu is huge, which is really great.
  13. enjoy steak and do not mind paying a few dollars for a steak, but this is NOT the place ot be!
  14. The service is excellent, the drinks and food are amazing, and the prices are very reasonable compared to other Chicago steakhouses.
  15. Unless you have a big appetite, you might want to share one of these - they are huge!
  16. I'd expect a dry aged for that price.
  17. Service wasn't great, the food wasn't worth its price and offered nothing unusual.
  18. Weber Grill offers nothing more than I can cook up on my grill at home and charges ridiculous prices for it.
  19. great steak for the dollar
wait time
66.66999816894531% positive
  1. best steak in a long time
  2. Excellent food but long wait.
  3. Food was cold and slow and no apologies offered.
  4. The newer locations have a "chain" restaurant feel that dissapoints this long-time customer -- but if that is what it takes to get this excellent and reasonably priced steakhouse food to a wider audience, so be it.
  5. The bar pours a great martini, and is a pleasant way to wait for a table; it 45 minutes at 7pm on a Tuesday.
  6. The host was slow and the food was not anything special.
4 Star Rating: Recommended

05/17/11

Best Steaks, just pricy

by ShirleyValdez at Citysearch

I love their steaks, but the price associated with each steak is absurd. I can only eat here a few times a year, but it is definitely worth it every time.

4 Star Rating: Recommended

05/10/11

Good chow

by chris1961 at Citysearch

We started with the Fire-Roasted Artichoke & Spinach Dip, which was just okay. Seemed not-fresh, like maybe it was old.

The burger was cooked perfectly, and the fries were piping hot, but I would have expected a larger pattie for all the toppings and huge kaiser roll.

Id go again to try something different.

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

05/02/11

Amazing

by CharlesReardon at Citysearch

Weber Grill always has great food. I have visited locations in multiple areas. While people tend to complain about the price, I think it is just right. For the high quality food that you can receive here, a higher price point is well worth it.

4 Star Rating: Recommended

04/06/11

Service was excellent!

by NicholeDuffy66 at Citysearch

I had a great time! Food was good, I love grilled food, I think it's the only way to prepare it. Service was excellent!

1 Star Rating: Poor

07/27/10

Not a pleasant experience.

by rcglfr at Citysearch

Took almost an hour to receive food after it was ordered, many of the meals were cold, dry and overcooked.

  • Pros: Location
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