RL Restaurant

For the bar experience only; really good dirty martini and espresso martini (a very nice twist by adding a bit of cinnamon powder). Ordered Calamari with rock shrimp which was awesome.Both wife and I would like to come for dinner next time. Bartender was kind and quick to provide service.

RL BURGER 8.3/10(Tomato, Lettuce, Onions, Pickles, Cheddar Cheese & Crispy Bacon with Hand-Cut Fries)- order mine medium and came out very very pink. Good burger but would probably get something new next time DOVER SOLE 8.9/10(Pan-Seared with Meyer Lemon Butter Sauce)- love the lemon butter. Great light fish. SIDES 1st Green Beans with Shallots - delicious!2nd Mashed Potatoes - didn't have any garlic or butter flavor though3rd Hand-Cut FriesStaff was kind. No reservations and no wait Sunday 8:00 pm ish

Solid spot, service and vibe are incredible but food is just good. Don't come here expecting haute or Michelin cuisine. Expect a solid meal but cuisine is a little simple and predictable. Waiters are conscientious, give solid recommendations and detailed. Drinks are solid and balanced. Salmon Benedict and croque madam are nice but neither were extraordinary, just solid. Plating and presentation was nice. Now let's talk about the space, incredible with attention to detail. Floral arrangements on every table, art work from floor to ceiling and the overall vibe is real. Waiters don't rush you out of here. Service feels very personalized and tailored to your experience. I recommend dining in the main room. Overall considering the experience, great hospitality and vibe the price felt reasonable and worth it. I would recommend this place to people who are visiting as I think it is a well executed concept, in an iconic location. Outdoor seating seems good too but being that Chicago is a Windy City I would heed caution.

I frequent this restaurant for brunch when I'm back in town. Chicago is one of my favorite places to dine. Brunch is around the time that I walk in. It's caviar and champagne. Thank you for the Clicquot and atmosphere. Top notch. Merci for the excellency of service and consistency. In addition, it's in perfect walking distance to shop. A ladies delight.

Great burger, fries and wine. Also, love grabbing a drink at the bar when it's open. Generally able to get a table upon walking in but could experience some waiting during peak hours. Nice ambiance, very RL of course! Loved the water and wine glasses. Good service that understands the importance of a rush if you're in one or not to rush if you aren't.

I had been wanting to try this place for quite some time; however I was really underwhelmed by the ambiance. The decor was beautiful, but it was very brightly lit and loud inside to give off touristy vibes. People were clearly stopping in from out of town and shopping along Michigan ave, so I guess I should have expected this vs a more romantic atmosphere. Service was still great though.We had a couple of drinks, including some delicious glasses of wine with our seafood tower. The seafood was very fresh and excellent quality, which I would expect for the price. Because of the atmosphere though we decided to have our entree elsewhere. Next time I'll have to see if the patio is better for my taste!

Ralph Lauren is an unashamedly ostentatious restaurant with really good quality food, particularly escargot, fillet mignon and creamed spinach and superb service. If there's one complaint it's the small size and tight spacing of the tables.

This review has been a long time coming. RL Restaurant is one of our most favorite restaurants to visit when we are in Chicago. The service is spectacular, from the host to the entire restaurant staff, you will not be disappointed. The decor is a Ralph Lauren dream and it is dark and moody, perfect for a date night or an intimate dinner with a few close friends. The cocktails are superb, my personal favorite is the Old Fashioned which is made with the RL private barrel from Woodford Reserve- delicious! Our usual order consists of the pigs in a blanket, but this time we opted for Oysters and the calamari with rock shrimp. Both were great and highly recommended. The table thoroughly enjoyed the Scallops with the lemon butter caper sauce. Personally, I enjoyed my Filet with horseradish cream, it was cooked to perfection and the meat was superb. For sides, we ordered the green beans, asparagus, mashed potatoes, and french fries. They are served family style and there were no complaints about taste. Consistency is key at this restaurant. Sometimes months or even a year go by before we come back to Chicago, and every experience is exactly the same. The food always tastes exactly how we remembered it, we have never had a bad experience. Definitely recommend making a reservation on Open Table and trying this restaurant if you are in the area.

We went here for a birthday lunch and it was a decent experience. I don't know what possessed me to go with the fish of the day option but it was the sea bass that came with its own gravy when I went and that little piece you see came out to be $51. While the fish was good, it was also by no means phenomenal in any way and also wasn't very filling. To try to make up for the disappointment we also just got fries and majority of the dessert menu - the coffee ice cream ended up being my favorite. The service was nice and so is the atmosphere, although there are quite of few Chicago restaurants with the same style. Overall this is the place you go with a corporate card to splurge but I wouldn't recommend for any other reason.

Amazing service, top tier; Jack was great! The lobster rolls were delicious. The lobster bisque was good but different than any I've ever had. I'd definitely go back.