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Grand Lux Cafe

by frequentflier

March 31, 2008

frequentflier's Rating

Grand Lux Café
600 N Michigan Ave
Chicago, Illinois, 60611
(312) 276-2500

The Grand Lux Cafe is on Michigan Ave. in the heart of the city. The architecture is really gorgeous and the decor is warm and inviting.

Service:
The service is really a cut above. Nine times out of then the lobby is packed, but the hostesses manage to keep the wait time down to 15 minutes at the busiest times, and less than 5 at quieter times. There are an abundance of servers, all who know the menu backwards and forwards. Even though the restaurant is so large and it always seems full, I have never found myself waiting an unreasonable amount of time for my meal.

Food:
The food is phenomenal. Meal prices range from 11-25 dollars,
and the portions are very large. There is a wide variety of food, mostly American/continental, some Asian, and some Mexican influenced meals. They have a lot of classic dishes with an updated feel. The menu is gigantic and they offer made-to-order desserts.


I Recommend:
- The crabcakes are great. They aren't all filling, and the mustard sauce that comes with them complements very well.
- Chocolate Pecan cookies. They're made to order so order them at the beginning of the meal.


The Bottom Line:
Grand Lux Cafe is a great mid-to-upscale restaurant that anyone can enjoy. You can walk in off the street after an afternoon of shopping or have an elegant Friday or Saturday night meal. Offering a banquet room in addition to the restaurant floor, its a great place for a meal or a special occasion.

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