Discover RL Restaurant, your local Restaurants in Chicago, IL, serving a fresh take on Louisiana-inspired dining. Guests love our great service and quality, and our 4.60 rating from 1499 reviews reflects the care we put into every visit.
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Frequently ordered and highly recommended items at RL Restaurant
Our Story
Welcome to a place where great food meets warm hospitality. We believe dining is more than just a meal - it's an experience to be savored and shared.
Our kitchen is dedicated to creating dishes that bring people together, using recipes that honor tradition while embracing innovation.
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A glimpse of our restaurant experience
Food & Drinks
Bottles of red wine starting at $70
Bottles of white wine starting at $50
Bottles of sparkling wine starting at $60
Serves 5-6 cocktails (Whistle Pig 10 Year Rye, Tempus Fugit Creme de Banane, Niepoort White Port, Fee Brother's Chocolate Bitters)
Roca Patron, lime juice, agave nectar, triple sec. Serves 6 cocktails
Santome Prosecco (750 ml) & peach puree
Breckenridge bourbon, demerara & aromatic bitters. Serves 10 cocktails
Breckenridge bourbon, demerara & aromatic bitters. Serves 5 cocktails
erves 10 cocktails (Whistle Pig 10 Year Rye, Tempus Fugit Creme de Banane, Niepoort White Port, Fee Brother's Chocolate Bitters)
Serves 5-6 cocktails (Ralph's Cold Brew Coffee, Ketel One Vodka, St. George NOLA Coffee Liqueur, Don Ciccio Nocino)
1 Butter-poached claw & knuckle Maine lobster on buttered New England Roll
Melted Swiss on Marbled Rye & Spicy Brown Mustard
5 pieces of cocktail shrimp served with Bombay cocktail sauce
3 Butter-poached claw & knuckle Maine lobster on buttered New England Rolls
Served with Bombay cocktail sauce & pickled jalapeno tartar sauce
5 Mini wagyu beef hot dogs baked in puff pastry served with spicy brown mustard
1 Mini wagyu beef hot dog baked in puff pastry served with spicy brown mustard
Made with Vermont butter
Sautéed with shallots
Served with maple syrup and bacon
Hen of the woods mushrooms with garlic & garnished with parsley
House-made potato chips
Steamed asparagus served with lemon and grated pecorino cheese
Served with parmesan cheese, olive oil, lemon, and garlic
Hand-cut in house
Served with a slice of lemon on the side
with Fontina cheese
Served with choice of shallot-herb butter, horseradish cream, or peppercorn sauce
Avocado, tomato, arugula, pepper jack cheese, & barbecue sauce on a brioche bun. Served with your choice of side dish
With Charred Wild Mushrooms & Petite Mesclun and Romesco Sauce (contains almonds)
Served with a side of roasted tomatoes on the vine & your choice of sauce
Avocado, tomato, onion & herb salad with yogurt sauce on an onion roll
Served with choice of shallot-herb butter, horseradish cream, or peppercorn sauce
Served with choice of shallot-herb butter, horseradish cream, or peppercorn sauce and onion rings
Dover Sole imported from the coast of Holland, pan-seared with meyer lemon butter sauce
Charred wild mushrooms and petite mesclun with romesco sauce
Braised endive, trout roe, & lemon-caper butter sauce
Fresh Maine lobster, lemon-herb aioli & celery on a toasted brioche bun. Served with your choice of side dish
Smoke sharp cheddar, maple-whiskey glazed bacon, ancho-jalapeno jam & fried onions
Lightly bread & pan fried. Served with coleslaw & tartar sauce
Four pieces of lamb served with a small portion of sautéed spinach and roasted garlic-parsley sauce
Sautéed with bacon, onion & coffee-veal reduction
Herb-breaded with a side of arugula, red onion, shaved Parmesan & cherry tomatoes
Tomato, lettuce, onions, & pickles on a toasted sesame bun. Served with your choice of side dish
Served on a brioche bun, spicy mayo, pickles, lettuce, & tomato . Served with your choice of side dish
Served with your choice of spicy parsley sauce, herb vinaigrette, or roasted tomato
Melted Swiss on Marbled Rye with Horseradish Coleslaw
Romaine, tomatoes, red onion, artichokes, piquillo peppers, olives, provolone, salami, chicken & shrimp with red wine vinaigrette
Served with a ricotta garnish
Made with fresh Maine lobster
Roasted cauliflower & Stilton blue
Served with cream, bacon, and Manila clams
Traditional cold gazpacho served with shrimp & avocado
Served with a garnish of blue crab
Heirloom tomatoes & cucumbers with sherry vinaigrette
Served with cheddar, sour cream, jalapeno, and a pecorino biscuit
Gem lettuce & country bread croutons with shaved pecorino
Petite mesclun, heirloom tomatoes, cucumbers & sherry vinaigrette
Brioche crouton with goat cheese & parsley
Served warm with soft-ripened goat cheese
Avocado, asparagus, green beans, corn, hearts of palm, cucumbers, tomatoes, radishes, olives & Vermont Creamery feta with Dijon mustard vinaigrette
Heirloom tomatoes, red onions, maple-whiskey glazed bacon, rogue river blue cheese dressing
Endive, Granny Smith Apple, Blue Cheese, Candied Pecans & Sage Yogurt with Sherry-Shallot Vinaigrette
Classic cheesecake served with mixed berries
House-made chocolate walnut brownie, vanilla ice cream, chocolate shavings & warm chocolate sauce
House-made sorbet
Made in-house daily
Served with caramelized banana and vanilla anglaise
Gingersnap crust & whipped cream
1 quart of Ralph’s Coffee ice cream served with dark chocolate sauce, whipped cream & caramel corn. Serves 4–6
House-made traditional crust served with vanilla ice cream
Chocolate cake served with whipped cream
Traditional crust served with vanilla ice cream
Small chocolate brownie laced with rum
Traditional apple pie served with a side of vanilla crumble, a scoop of vanilla Ice Cream & a side of Crème anglaise
House-made ice cream made with Ralph's coffee served with 2 dark chocolate shortbread cookies
Toasted coconut & cream cheese frosting served with a side of passion fruit sorbet
Served with shallot herb butter with your choice of fruit or chips.
Choice of marinara sauce, butter, or "mac-and-cheese" style sauce
Served with Meyer lemon butter sauce & your choice of fruit or chips
Served ranch or BBQ sauce with your choice of fruit or chips
Served on a sesame seed bun with your choice of fruit or chips
8 oz. glass bottle
1 liter glass bottle sparkling water
8 oz. glass bottle
16.9 oz. glass bottle sparkling water
8 oz. glass bottle
The same great taste but with zero calories.
Hear from our valued guests
We had dinner at this restaurant for the first time this week. From the minute we entered the restaurant, the service was extraordinary. The atmosphere is excellent, and the sound level is minimal so that conversation can take place. We ordered sole and perch as our main entrées. The lobster bisque and chopped salad were fantastic. The Keylime pie was the best I have had in a long time. Of course they have a very nice wine list. If you are looking for an upscale dining experience, this is the place.
First time here! I had a great experience and the burger was phenomenal. The GM Adam was very professional and friendly. Our waiter was also fantastic. Highly recommend and will be back!
We celebrated my brother's 25th birthday. We ordered oysters and calamari as appetizers. Each of the dish was delicious. We had RL burger, which was yummy. The service was exceptional. We got great suggestions on food and drinks. We didn't have to wait too long for the meal. The atmosphere was inviting and packed with other diners. The prices are reasonable for restaurants in the heart of Chicago downtown. I also, really enjoyed the ambiance of the restaurant with care to every detail inside from the paintings on wall to vase with flowers to dress code for employees everything is well thought out. I would recommend to visit RL and experience this inviting place.
Dined with my parents and we had a blast! Jake was our waiter and he was phenomenal. Sharp, knowledgeable and quick without rushing us. Will be back for sure. There also was a curly haired guy who was helping with tables and I want to spank myself for not remembering his name, I should’ve written it down. Will be back and will update his name also. GREAT STAFF. Great food and drinks. Key lime pie dessert off the charts.
Great experience, above expectations, service and food just amazing and delicious. Atmosphere so so nice. It’s a beautiful restaurant.
What a great place to celebrate a party of 10. Service here was really good. Food was fantastic! I highly recommend the Corned Beef Bites, surprisingly really good. The ambiance was a 10 out of 10! Will be coming back to try other dishes!
Had such a fun time celebrating the start of the holiday season here! The Canyon Burger was delicious but the mashed potatoes were the STAR of the show! All of the servers we interacted with were fantastic, they made our dinner so fun. The restaurant is very tightly sat, which was overwhelming with people constantly bumping into my chair. A few less tables would make this place much more enjoyable and less chaotic.
Ralph Lauren Restaurant was such a wonderful experience! We mentioned that we wanted to share a burger and a salad, and they surprised us by bringing everything already split and beautifully plated. I’ve never seen such thoughtful and attentive service. The burger was absolutely delicious — perfectly charred, juicy, and full of flavor. The staff was incredibly kind and made us feel so welcome. Truly one of the best dining experiences I’ve had in a long time!
I loved RL! The place to see and to be seen! You have to make a reservation, otherwise the wait line could get quite long. We walked-in and requested a reservation for the following day, and we got it. The service was excellent! The couple of food items are ordered were very tasty, the crab cake was devine!!! My favourite part of my visit to RL, was the atmosphere and the awesome service!
Its so cute and cozy! There is not a lot of tables or room in the restaurant. I would say super large parties need to check ahead of time, and in my opinion this is not a place for children. They do have signs on the table that say you can have the table up to 45 min. I went during Christmas time and the decorations were so festive. I got the gingerbread oat milk latte it was so good. They also offer Splenda.
Common questions about RL Restaurant
RL Restaurant is located at 115 E Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60611, United States, Chicago, IL, United States.
You can reach RL Restaurant by calling +1 312-475-1100.
RL Restaurant has a rating of 4.6 out of 5 based on 1499 customer reviews.
RL Restaurant features the following accessibility: Wheelchair-accessible entrance, Wheelchair-accessible seating, Wheelchair-accessible toilet.
RL Restaurant features the following service options: Outdoor seating, Delivery, On-site services, Takeaway, Dine-in.
RL Restaurant features the following highlights: Fast service, Fireplace, Great cocktails, Great coffee, Great dessert, Great tea selection, Great wine list, Serves local specialty.
RL Restaurant features the following popular for: Lunch, Dinner, Solo dining.
RL Restaurant features the following offerings: Alcohol, Beer, Cocktails, Coffee, Comfort food, Healthy options, Private dining room, Spirits, Vegetarian options, Wine.
RL Restaurant features the following dining options: Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Dessert, Seating, Table service.
RL Restaurant features the following amenities: Bar on site, Restroom, Wi-Fi, Free Wi-Fi.
RL Restaurant features the following atmosphere: Cozy, Romantic, Trendy, Upmarket.
RL Restaurant features the following crowd: Groups, Tourists.
RL Restaurant features the following planning: Brunch reservations recommended, Lunch reservations recommended, Reservations required, Dinner reservations recommended, Accepts reservations, Usually a wait.
RL Restaurant features the following payments: Credit cards, Debit cards, NFC mobile payments.
RL Restaurant features the following children: High chairs, Kids' menu.
RL Restaurant features the following parking: Paid parking lot, Paid street parking, Valet parking.
Business Features
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