Palace Grill Restaurant

An excellent diner - no wonder it's been going strong for more than eighty years! I went there for the first time last week, and just needed something simple - a hamburger, fries, and a drink. The server made me a wonderful cherry Coke, and the burger was freshly made and delicious. Great pickle too! Everything hit the spot. I was there close to closing, but they did not rush me at all. I'll be back again!

For a Blackhawks fan like Me, this is Heaven! The Wife and I love coming here before We go to a game. George and His Staff are AWESOME! Our Server Shannon was so good. I would recommend this place to anyone, except for Detroit fans.... Hahaha! Do Yourself a favor and please check em out. You will not be disappointed. P.S. the food was excellent!

This is Black Hawk heaven.Classic dinner for satisfying meal.I had breakfast and was basic with no frills.Yeah””” Pricing average.Service average.Food quality average. They have counter service.Nice. Small off street parking a joy. Nice summer time outdoor patio. AWARDED 2YUM ON A SCALE OF 3r

We've been wanting to try this spot for years. Wish we had done it sooner. A fantastic "Greeky spoon." Fun, Blackhawks themed atmosphere. Typical Greek diner offering. All the food was delicious. They have both breakfast and lunch options. We met George, the owner. Terrific guy! Good strong coffee. Friendly/attentive service. Some parking behind the restaurant. Some side items cost extra so ask if you don't want to be surprised. We'll definitely be back! Thanks, George!!!

Absolutely love this place for breakfast and lunch. Reminiscent of a bygone era the food is comfort food and it is delicious. The servings are large and many of the customers are large as well. I call it the joint with big guys eat, I am 6'2_ 240 lbs, and several of the men were larger. Have a hockey team with some nice jerseys hanging and the location is down the street from the United center. I recommend this as a place to stop if you're on the west side of Chicago

The food is great! The Chorizo burrito is one of my favorite items to eat. Soo delicious, a must try! Atmosphere is awesome. I love the way the owner greets everyone. I also love that they keep a doggie bowl in front of the establishment full of treats.

A local staple, Palace Grill Restaurant a Chicago place to wear your hockey jersey. Love the Farmers Skillet, little bit of all the meats making a greasy breakfast meals. The owner is normally greeting people. Servers are great, super busy and helpful. Apparently they cater I got the message about that. Maybe one day I’ll get a cater order from Palace Grill a place to wear your hockey jerseys. Can’t wait to come back in my next Chicago visit.

Found this place quite randomly near to where I was staying. Real American diner feel and the owner is clearly a massive Hawks fan which gives the place a real atmosphere. Loved the food! A real American breakfast diner treat! (Visited October 2018)

So I used to dine here in the 1990's-2000's once a week for either a breakfast sandwich to go, or breakfast or lunch at the counter. After they expanded it lost some of its old school diner charm and I only ate there sporadically; occasionally I'd take the family there on a Saturday for breakfast. Fortunately a few weeks back I was off work and downtown taking care of some miscellaneous things and decided to go see George (the owner George Lemperis). He was as loud and gregarious as I recalled, and the food WAY TOO MUCH for one person to eat, just as I recalled. I heard they recently had a fire, but I for one am putting Palace Grill back atop my "Diners" list when they reopen and will return to being a regular.

The walls are covered in Blackhawks memorabilia. It's also much more spacious than I thought. Most of the pictures that I saw only showed the bar seating. It was also pretty busy when we arrived, but they still had a few tables available and were able to sit down right away. Service was ok, did feel like we should have been able to put our order in a lot sooner as well as receiving it a lot sooner. My wife ordered their Country Fried Steak and I ordered their Porky Skillet. It came with ham, bacon and sausage on top of hash browns with cheddar cheese and over easy eggs on top. The dish was pretty filling and very meaty. My wife's country fried steak was cooked perfectly. She ordered it with scrambled eggs and it also came with hash browns. The gravy was also really good. Overall some really decent food at a fair price. Can't definitely see myself returning.

We wanted to try someplace fun for breakfast and after seeing pictures of this place we knew exactly where to go. The food is your typical diner food but the vibe felt so fun and retro. The walls are decked out in Blackhawks memorabilia and there is an open kitchen behind the bar. Per our waitress's recommendation, I did a create your own omelette with chicken sausage, mozzarella cheese, salsa, and spinach with a side of fruit and rye bread. The omlette was huge and very filling. My only complaint is that is it a bit cramped inside which means it's also pretty loud and hard to carry on a conversation.

The Palace Grill is a Chicago landmark and destination diner. Located on Madison Ave in the shadows of the United Center, the Palace sits unassuming and peaceful, as it has for the better of 85 years. The inside is a mix of classic, contemporary diner with a heavy dash of Chicago Blackhawk memorabilia. Great decor and ambiance. They also have an outdoor patio area that is pet friendly. Had the black and blue salad w/ Chipotle ranch dressing and it did not disappoint. Medium rare steak strips on top of fresh greens, bacon, blue cheese, and red onions. Really good salad. Steak was cooked perfectly and well seasoned. Chipotle ranch dressing was delicious. Couldn't be happier. Look forward to coming back and sampling more of the menu. Great representation of Chicago cuisine and culture!

Came here for my last breakfast meal and it did not disappoint! Once you're seen you're able to choose wherever you'd like to sit. They're quick to check on you and I put in my order as I came in during the last hour they were open. Even though there were lots of people count through to eat. The omelette was packed with potatoes and sausage and the hash browns were cooked to a nice yummy crisp. Staff was all very kind and it was really cool to see all the memorabilia all around of the hawks!! Nice place that I'd definitely come back to!

Palace Grill is a diner in West Loop, and by that I mean it is a Diner. It has got pretty much everything you could want or expect out of a diner, and it definitely delivers on that promise. Palace Grill feels like a total neighborhood/Chicago institution. I walked in on a whim and was pleasantly surprised by the copious amounts of Blackhawks (and other) memorabilia adorning the walls. The vibe here is very homey and warm, and I had a very pleasant solo dining experience. I ordered the egg and cheese sandwich with salami on sourdough with the addition of hashbrowns. The food came out hot and fast. The service was great -- very attentive staff, and everything was quick. The food was exactly how anyone could expect. Didn't blow me away but I didn't expect it to. Good, solid diner food. Large portions too (great value!); I felt stuffed and I had some hashbrowns leftover. I will say: the pickle was fantastic. Awesome crunch and flavor. Overall I enjoyed my experience here. I wasn't dazzled necessarily but it is good to know that there's a good, reliable place like Palace Grill in the neighborhood.

Easy parking. Fast friendly service. Great food. What else do you want? This place came highly recommended by the locals and I can see why. This place is straight, simple and to the point. It is a diner that specializes in breakfast and lunch. Closed for dinner.

Out of this world food and service. Super friendly staff. This place is my all time favorite for brunch. Can't recommend this enough. Very nostalgic ambience. Thanks George and staff for running such amazing place.

If you enjoy things that are "classic Chicago," this is a must-visit. The owner, George, talks to every table like they're old friends. It's the kind of place that has such a family atmosphere that it almost makes you emotional! You walk in feeling like it's the 50s in the best ways, with newspaper articles, sports memorabilia, and photos of celebrities visiting all over the walls. Prices are good for Chicago breakfasts, and portions are hearty. I had the Western Skillet with over easy eggs and it was AMAZING, especially the hashbrowns. Can't wait to come back!

This is a great no frills restaurant in the West Loop neighborhood. I've been several times for lunch since it's close to work and I never leave disappointed. The restaurant is small but there always seems to be a few open tables or seats at the counter. The food is always good - I usually go with Peter's Favorite which is a delicious Ruben. I've also enjoyed their Pepper & Egg and BLT sandwiches. George is the owner and is extremely welcoming by checking in on all patrons (if you're lucky you'll even get a joke or two.) Palace Grill is a must stop!

Best breakfast, hands-down, no competition my favorite place for breakfast. The service is great also Jerome

The food and staff here are great! The portion size is great and the price is very good. Definitely check this spot out if you're in the West Loop area, you won't be disappointed.

We walked right in, took seats at the bar and ordered our food. Service was great, food was pretty good and the place itself is cool with memorabilia on the walls. The owner came around and checked on us twice. The sandwich was really good. My friends got skillets and they looked good too. Great prices and food.

ALWAYS great food, ALWAYS great service and ALWAYS hot coffee. I know every time I come here I will never be disappointed. Prices are solid and parking is free. That's a lot for a restaurant to be able to do these days. Bravo to these guys for staying great.

George is a rock star! He owns Palace Grill. His father owned it before him. There is a LOT of history here. You won't be disappointed! Be sure to ask George for a joke while he's walking around greeting his guests. Food/atmosphere/service/price are all GREAT.

Huge portions, no frills about it... greasy diner breakfast food and exactly what you're looking for when you're hungover. They are open for dinner like burgers and such on nights the Blackhawks play at home too. Always busy, so expect a wait or order ahead of time to go.

Good food fast. Good service always. George is a good host and always ask how are things. I like to go there even during pandemic

They have parking which is great, inside is cool because it's an older place you can see it's history and it's a true diner. I ordered the 3 egg omelette with green pepper, onions, and chicken sausage. It came with 2 pancakes and potatoes. I would say it was just okay. The veggies and meat inside kind of over power the eggs. I prefer eggs and it didn't seem like I had any. The potatoes and pancakes were goo.

Good food, great staff, nice little patio. Classic diner with booze too. Always a go to in the summer with the dog.

Owning & running a restaurant is difficult & demanding. George, the owner, seems to have successfully mastered both. He is a warm, welcoming & caring proprietor who takes his restaurants every meal seriously. Quality is his # 1 priority and because of this customers keep coming back. Needless to say his cooks pants are always an attraction & fun to see. We love coming here knowing we're going to leave with full stomachs and smiles on our faces. Definitely a great breakfast destination.

Our favorite skillet place in Chicago!! Walls are so fun for any hockey fan. Coffee was strong & our waitress was so kind! Best place for a hangover, just wish it was open a little later

Great local place. Big portions. Typical diner but with good people. Definitely stop in on a cold or hang over dau

If you're looking for delicious, affordable diner food, this is the place to go! Service was friendly & friendly and unlike so many other places in West Loop, we didn't have to wait to be seated even on a Saturday. The food came out fast and was very good - not overly greasy like a lot of other diners' food! We had the steak skillet (so good!) which uses hash browns as the base and I'm all about it and we had Nutella banana French toast (great way to end the meal!). Bonus perks: nice patio & free parking!

I loved that this restaurant is conveniently located about five minutes from Rush hospital (since we were there for a check-up and wanted to find a breakfast spot nearby). It was nice that the restaurant has a free parking lot behind it, so that parking is easy. We were immediately seated. Service was quick. The food was great. Super reasonable prices. Management checked in on us. Definitely would return.

I had Palace Grill for a catered event that went tremendously well. George was a great help who met me, gave me the information I needed and later was able to place the large order over the phone.

Stopped back in at the Palace Grill to see what has been going on since my last visit. Guess what, its better than ever!! The owner George was there chit chatting with customers and working the room as he has been for years. My wife and I sat at the counter to grab a bite and be entertained by George and his staff. They didn't let us down. The lunch we had, Soup, meatloaf, a BLT and the coffee were spot on!! Thanks again!!!!!!!!!!!!!

A home away from home. Nothing beats a mom-and-pop shop with southern hospitality! My server was amazing. I didn't get her name but I came here two days in a row and she remembered me and already brought my hot sauce once I sat down. I got to meet George! The sweetest most humble guy! Welcomed me with open arms and really knows how to make people feel at home. I happened to walk up to the cash register to purchase a jar of peppers and as I was standing there he was yelling thank you to the staff and telling them they're doing a great job. This warmed my heart. I can tell he treats everyone there like family. Besides the amazing customer service the food is PHENOMENAL!!!!! First day I came here I got breakfast. French toast, scrambled eggs, hash browns and bacon. The french toast was literally an orgasmic bite. When i came in I was starving so I literally ate everything in like 10 mins! And it was a big serving! Second day was a Saturday which is a weekend so I got their country fried steak special. Seriously another home run with the yummy food! I cant even begin to tell you how perfect my food was. The hash browns seemed like they were made from scratch and fresh. I mean seriously.. i bet you're asking how can potatoes taste as amazing as Im making it sound but until you've tried this place... you won't understand. Im definitely coming back here. If it was by me id be here every day!! Im going to at least try for once a week :)

I've been coming to this place easily 15 years. Food is consistently good and I usually sit at the counter next to the grill. Today, around 2 o'clock I went in there for lunch. The young kid behind the counter kept calling the manager a bitch in Spanish. Then the guy behind the grill kept calling someone else a fucker. I asked him to stop swearing, and they looked at me and one guy said it was him. Then they started to laugh. Then the other guy gave me a look like I should not get in their business. This used to be a professional place. I don't know what happened. I immediately got my check and left. Don't know if I'll ever come back.

Awesome Service and Food! Very accommodating! Our family was in town for Elite Eight at the United Center. We were looking for a breakfast place close to UC before the game. Who would have thought this small neighborhood joint would be the place. They made room for 12 arriving at various times. They made it work! The food was better than a five star. From a chocolate shake with with Oreos to chicken fried steak with grits. A definite go to place. Thank you all at the the Palace!!

Full disclosure, I know the owners...but even still such a Chicago staple and amazing breakfast/lunch spot. I finally made it here to check out the breakfast and the lunch. 1. Definitely diner style greasy spoon that is just what the Dr ordered! 2. Blackhawks everything! I love it. 3. Omelettes are delicious, hashbrowns to die for and the bloody's fantastic. And the reuben for lunch was heavenly. Hubby had the sunshine burger which was VERY good. Better than most of the burgs that Chicago raves about. Love the fries and not to mention the onion rings!!!! YUMMM We have to come during the week for the meatloaf. I cannot wait to try out their catering services this summer for our 4th party!!!!

What rock have I been hiding under?! I've never heard of this place before. Having a late breakfast/ lunch meal, I let someone else choose this place I was skeptical at 1st, but hey I love new spots. Hadn't read the reviews/checked out any pics, so I didn't know what to expect. When we walked in they knew my friend and told us to sit wherever. The waitress came over and made small talk with him. It was very welcoming at this point. I browsed the menu and instantly decided on the veggie stir fry and added steak medium temp. The food came out very quickly. It was fresh and piping hot too. The waitress also kept our glasses full. The stir fry dish was really good. Veggies were fresh juicy. No complaints on anything. I'd definitely come back.

Been here over a 100 hundred times over the past 10 years and it's awesome. Always great food, great service, and prices are reasonable. My favorites here are the Reuben, double cheeseburger, and club BLT. Was in the city today and had to stop here for lunch and so glad I did. The owner is there almost all the time and is very personable and loves his customers. Strongly recommend!

Harry Carey looking waitress could not be more rude. You will not get decent service here unless your name is Patrick Kane. Disappointing but I don't think I'll be back. this is the second time this has happened.

There's not many old school Chicago diners left out there. Those few that are have survived neighborhood poverty, the death of industry, political turmoil and urban decay just to have to do it all over again to survive political greed and gentrification. And those weren't even the tough times. I'm pretty certain the Palace Grill has seen it all. I started going to The Palace when I was a kid working on Madison Street's restaurant row a street that was lined with restaurant supply houses, warehouses and flop houses. I've frequented them all at one time or another. It was a rough neighborhood full of junkies, winos and many hard working but rough guys. Hard drinking, chain smoking, tough talking guys. I was one of those young guys who hauled equipment into restaurants and bars throughout the Chicagoland area. It was a great time in my life. The Palace Grill was a major part of that time. It always had the best coffee and ham sandwiches I can recall I've ever had not to mention their breakfast that couldn't be beat. After a hard morning at work we would cozy up to lunch with neighborhood guys from al walks of life. Back then it was a bit smaller and you had to wait for a stool at the counter or just order out and eat in our truck. The wait was always worth it. 30 years later I'm still going back. Back then as now it was known far and wide for its top notch food. You knew it was good because it was Greek owned and any real Chicagoan knows the best of the best are always Greek owned diners. You will always see George the owner whom I've met on several occasions though don't know well walking around greeting and sharing real talk with his customers. The decor is walls adorned Chicago Blackhawks heavy as should be with their home ice just a few blocks away. In Chicago we pay taxes to our feudal political lords and pay homage to our sports teams. They're kind of like the Robin Hoods of Chicago. It's not at all unheard of to catch a player inside having a bite. On the window sills are several photo books filled with photos from over the years of Palace Grill happenings, the family and events. Truly an original idea I've never seen elsewhere coast to coast. There have been no shortage of heavy hitters in entertainment, sports and politics hanging out within the walls. Now they've seen the neighborhood grow up and gentrify and lucky for us they stood their ground when some would have come with the wrecking ball. The service is always quick and efficient with a smile. The servers probably know most of the customers that walk through the door and they know they're usually in for a quick breakfast or on their lunch hour. The bathrooms are clean as they get anywhere, a sign of what's gong on behind closed doors and a sure sign of success. In a neighborhood where you take for granted you're going to get a parking ticket Palace Grill has free parking in back and that alone is worth the price of entry. It's nice too as true to Chicago etiquette parkers aren't greedy with spaces and don't loiter. The menu is filled with old standbys and original offerings with generous portions of breakfast, (the very best ham and eggs you'll ever have anywhere) scrumptious lunch items and several specials going on. The best thing about the menu is the quality of the food. I challenge you to find better quality anywhere. On this particular visit I stopped in for lunch with my friend. I went out of the box and chose the half roasted chicken and a side of onion rings with a bowl seafood gumbo to start. If there are two things in this world I like they are roasted chicken and soup, I'm like my ma that way. This gumbo whoa! I could have easily got away with a few bowls of gumbo and fresh bread as a meal. It was the real deal chock full o' rice and seafood flavor with minced shrimps. I'm not sure what other fish they made it with but it was obvious this was no beginner making this gumbo. I moved on to the roasted chicken and crispy onion rings with ranch. I'm not just saying this but this was the best roasted chicken I have ever had in my life and I travel city and suburb wide for roasted chicken. The half chicken was a huge portion while outside skin was crispy and lemon buttery, not dripping with grease as is often the case in many diners. One bite into and the meat was tender, moist and juicy. Many places dry it out, not at The Palace Grill. I can already tell you at this writing I'll be going back for the chicken very soon. My friend had the beer battered lake perch and chips. Crisp, dark golden brown battered and flakey inside with fresh cut fries and homemade tartar sauce. I didn't get to taste her meal but from the looks of it I'll have to do Friday fish fry at The Palace Grill. They even list their daily specials for weeks out. Talk about detail to menu planning. Hey, don't take my word for it, I'm just some punk kid who used to work on back of a truck. Go check out their menu online. Just get in there.

Just the kind of food we were looking for on our trip to Chicago we enjoyed it so much, we came back the next day. Perfect if your looking for diner style breakfast at a reasonable price.

A place that I showed up to because I was hungry and intrigued- and wound up coming back to every Saturday (and sometimes Sunday) for the next four years....and counting (2018- current day). The food is delicious, and the staff has become family. I'm not a person who plans things out, but I can tell you that every Saturday starts with breakfast at the Palace. If you want a legitimate Chicago experience, this is it. I recommend the corn beef hash skillet: eggs over easy, with cheddar cheese.

Experience: Palace is located right across the Office of Emergency Management Center and other businesses. Staff is really friendly and was quickly seated and served. Even the manager, maybe owner, was walking around ensuring everyone was being taken care of. The ambience was really cool with all the Blackhawk memorabilia. Parking: There seems to be a parking lot attached to the business. If full, there is also paid street parking surrounding the restaurant. Worth: Definitely worth the visit. Food was good (I had the Chorizo Omelette as pictured). Staff was awesome. Restaurant decor was cool to look at. Overall, this was my first visit, but not my last.

Such a cute little spot! Some of the best pancakes I have EVER eaten! The waitress and waiter were the nicest people in Chicago! The cooks were also so very nice! Their skillets are also so good! Go with an empty stomach because you will get full so quickly! So much food! Def give this place a try! You will not regret it!!

The biscuits and gravy were delicious! We met who I believe to be the owner and he was great--we will be back soon! :)

Oh where should I start? The first time I went here I thought it was some random breakfast place that serves regular American Style breakfast food, indeed I was EXTREMELY wrong. The food was always cooked to perfect, even somethings like the corn beef hash that other places make it extremely salty, Palace Grill makes it PERFECTLY with it being just the right amount of salt. The Patty Melt is absolutely wonderful, and the fries are so underrated! The fries are thick, hot and fresh. The Patty melt is wonderful, juicy, and PERFECT! You always should come here and try something new everytime, ALWAYS!

Jimi digs the cool, old school diner vibe of the Palace Grill. Sit at the counter and watch the cooks put on a Benihana like performance preparing orders. Hope they are compensated well. Got the Porky omelete. Not the first time Jimi's been called Porky. Great place to take a girl who loves eating breakfast food in the morning. Weird time to eat if you ask Jimi but what do I know. Cash only! Not a problem for Jimi 5 stars

The service is horrible I placed an order more than once from this establishment and when I got my full purchase it was not exactly as I ordered the waitresses are rude and discourteous and have the audacity to expect a tip I say tip yourself somewhere else there other food establishments in the area greasy food overpriced and bad manners horrible mix. I'm tired of spending my money in places where the food is either cold or very greasy. We kept this place on the map and can't get a discount the new waitress is blonde and clueless my coworker got hair in her bag. They don't even wear gloves, I've never seen anyone wash there hands I'm done with this place.

Great hole in the wall. Pretty much everything is good. Heads up though the pancakes taste like cheeseburger

Underwhelming. I came in here with such high expectations and wasn't impressed. They're a little higher priced for typical breakfast fare. If you're not drinking alcohol seems like they're not as impressed to take care of you as the other patrons. I wonder if the kind words are due to the influence brought on by alcohol. It's kind of nice in there due to the Blackhawks memorabilia but wasn't impressed w service or anything else. If you're in the area, check them out and formulate your own thoughts.

One of the last old school diners left doing everything right. There's not a bad thing on the menu and the ownership are gems.

Great food ,staff and owner..wish I had one in Las Vegas...denver omelette was fantastic !!!!

Great food, attentive and friendly service, staff doing all the right things to insure customer safety. We breakfasted on French toast, eggs and bacon, and a delicious skillet. Owner George presented my grandson with a Blackhawks puck insuring a customer for life!

This place is incredible. What a hidden gem. Super cheap and delicious. The staff was so kind and so attentive. Checked in all the time and we felt like they genuinely cared if we had a good time. They have indoor and outdoor seating and everything was felt very clean. Highly recommend the banana Nutella French toast!

We LOVED Palace Grill. When I lived in the city I never made it here for breakfast and in hindsight I really wish I had. On our trip around the city to take pictures of murals I insisted we stop here and have breakfast. The Blackhawks mural is on the side of the building all things considered! This place is a gem, the wait staff is incredible and the food was great. It has a throwback feel and all the Blackhawks gear around the restaurant is fun to look at. Stop for breakfast and stay for the hospitality. I cannot recommend it enough. Can't wait until I'm back in Chicago to stop again!

I ordered the mac and cheese and the sunshine burger. It was decent food, nothing that I can write home about. ..which is in the suburbs. I was hoping to find a great spot with all the good reviews. Maybe other dishes are what they are known for. I did see my future husband just mounting his bike by the front door as I was walking in. ...he will never know I exist. Sigh. ..