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RL Restaurant, Chicago, IL

RL Restaurant

4.9
4.9
7335 Reviews
$31 to $50
American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 152 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.

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Steak, Seafood
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Daily 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Daily 4:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (312) 475-1100
  • 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.
  • Neighborhood
    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, Takeout, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 7,335 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

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Chicago / Illinois

    American

  • Chicago

    American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
RL Restaurant in Chicago consistently delivers a "fantastical" dining experience with its elegant ambiance, "outstanding" service, and delicious menu offerings. Patrons rave about the lobster rolls, crab cakes, and coconut cake. The atmosphere is sophisticated yet inviting, making it perfect for both special occasions and casual dining. Book your visit to experience RL's charm.

7,335 Reviews
  1. Kathleen

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and service and impeccable experience every time! Our server Joseph was wonderful.

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  2. Jan

    VIP

    Chicago

    35 reviews

    5.0

    35 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a lovely window seat in the lounge area of this beautiful restaurant. Food was outstanding and they even made me a dish that I love that is usually only on the lunch menu. Our server was warm, funny and excellent. I have been here many times and will continue to come as often as I can. Thank you RL!

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  3. Jamin

    VIP

    Chicago

    22 reviews

    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Forever my Chicago favorite. The service is like nothing you’ve ever experienced in your life. The food is consistently amazing. 😀

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  4. ANTHONY A.

    VIP

    Chicago

    37 reviews

    5.0

    37 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    RL is a wonderful restaurant, we go there several times a year from the suburbs. The staff is extremely courteous and pleasant. We highly recommend it.

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  5. Monique

    VIP

    Chicago

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a wonderful lunch at RL in Chicago, yesterday. The service is sometimes more important to us than the food, but RL knocked it out of the park with service AND food. Molly Castellanos, the manager, has trained her staff well, and it shows! We used to live in the city and would go to RL regularly. We now live in the suburbs, but RL makes us want to go to the city more often.

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  6. ginger

    Milwaukee

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I recently dined at the Ralph Lauren Restaurant in Chicago and had an exceptional experience. Our server, John, was truly spectacular—attentive, knowledgeable, and friendly. He made sure our dining experience was perfect from start to finish. We were lucky to have a beautiful window view, which added to the overall ambiance and made our meal even more enjoyable. The food was exquisite, and the elegant setting made for a memorable evening. I highly recommend this restaurant for a special occasion or a lovely night out in the city!

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  7. Benjamin

    VIP

    Chicago

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    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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  8. Jessica

    VIP

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days 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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  9. Katia

    VIP

    Chicago

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 3 days 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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  10. Ambrosia

    Chicago

    75 reviews

    5.0

    75 reviews

    Dined 3 days 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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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 7335 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 152 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
  • Neighborhood
    Gold Coast / Streeterville
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Daily 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Daily 4:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • 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, Takeout, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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