FireLake Grill House and Cocktail Bar
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Hours
Sun
8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Tue
11:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Wed
11:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Thu
11:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Fri
11:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Sat
8:00 AM - 11:00 PM
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CUISINES
American, Steakhouse, Contemporary, Beer restaurants
Special Diets
Vegetarian friendly, Gluten free options
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Brunch, Drinks
features
Can a vegan person get a good meal at this restaurant?
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About
Experience farm-to-table dining in the heart of Downtown Chicago at FireLake Grill House & Cocktail Bar. The acclaimed American grill concept, known for its wood-fired cooking, offers a menu featuring the Midwest's best meat, freshwater fish and produce. Steps from Lake Michigan and Millennium Park, FireLake is an inviting showcase for the excellent food and welcoming spirit that define our city.
CUISINES
American, Steakhouse, Contemporary, Beer restaurants
Special Diets
Vegetarian friendly, Gluten free options
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Brunch, Drinks
FEATURES
Takeout, Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Private Dining, Seating, Parking Available, Television, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Wine and Beer, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service, Dog Friendly, Non-smoking restaurants, Gift Cards Available
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4.5
58 reviews
Excellent
51
Very good
3
Average
0
Poor
3
Terrible
1
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Rosemary H
Honolulu2 contributions
Oct 2020 • none
The atmosphere is wonderful. They still have outdoor seating in late October, with overhead heaters to keep you warm. Lots of big screen TVs, distancing is wonderful, staff is respectful and responsive, and the food it delicious always. We have had the salmon with risotto on several occasions, delicious . Their burgers are huge and lots of fries. The flat bread pizzas are wonderful, and the spicy corn salad a good combination of vegetables and flavor.
Written October 16, 2020
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Radissonbluaqua
Dear Rosemary H,
Thank you for your review! We're pleased to hear that you enjoyed your meal and our patio seating. We appreciate you taking the time to share your comments, and look forward to welcoming you again soon.
Written October 19, 2020
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Susan E
2 contributions
Dec 2022 • friends
I was pleasantly surprised to find out there was a tea service here. They were able to accommodate for gluten free. Tasty cucumber, smoked salmon, and crab salad mini sandwiches. Fruit, brownie bites, and truffles were a nice sweet treat. We each got to choose a tea, cream, honey, and crystallized sugar were on the table depending on preference. And a sparkling wine was served as well.
Our server Lupita was friendly and walked around the table to let us each look and smell the tea options.
I was surprised how quiet it was for a Saturday afternoon, but this allowed us to enjoy a very leisurely tea.
If you are looking for a new option for a high tea service, definitely worth checking out.
Written December 10, 2022
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Alex M
1 contribution
Dec 2022 • family
The Radisson Blu wouldn’t be the Radisson Blu without Sam,cookie and Naslin. They work at the Starbucks coffee shop. Sam makes the best pink drinks, my daughter is obsessed! Cookie never fails to make the best iced mochas and Naslin is always ready to take on a challenge and make the most creative drinks for me to try. They are truly my favorite people in town.
Written December 9, 2022
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koregon
Portland74 contributions
Jul 2022 • business
Not good service and food would have been ok if not served barely warm. As soon as I sat down and before I looked at menu I was asked “what do you want?” Then the waiter disappeared for 10-12 minutes. I ordered side salad, fries and BBQ Brisket sandwich. 15 minutes later it was dropped off barely warm. Taste was good but not warm. Waiter again disappeared and never asked how thinks were. I seldom give low ratings but tonight FireLake deserves one. Maybe waiter was overextended (he seemed to be in huge hurry) but disappointing. Took awhile to get check too. Tomorrow night I’ll go elsewhere
Written July 21, 2022
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Jennifer C
Denver2 contributions
Jul 2023 • couples
Only the onion rings were good. The beet salad was okay. The chicken club with avocado came without the avocado and was not very good. The cheese board had American and salami. The chef sent out the entree before the appetizer. We had to give the appetizer away to another table since we weren't hungry anymore for it. The management made our server cry. Their cocktails are made with syrup and not fruit. Will never go there again.
Written July 30, 2023
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Leher K
2 contributions
May 2021 • couples
This the first trip we’ve taken out of New York since covid, and we’re glad this is where we came. The restaurant is in the lobby of the radisson hotel. Despite it being a hotel bar/restaurant it would function quite well as its own independent location. When I think of a hotel bar, I just figure some mediocre bar where you can just get your routine boring cocktails just out of sheer convenience. This is not the case here. Our bartender Isaiah was part of the reason we kept coming back to this place despite the numerous places to eat and drink within just five miles. He’s inventive, making not only the fun and whimsical cocktails on their menu, but can whip up a cocktail on the fly if you’d like. His old fashioneds kept us coming back over and over again, and the food was pretty decent too, but the cocktails stood out!
Written May 2, 2021
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Jim M
I'm so glad that you enjoyed your experience, and that Isaiah exceeded your expectations! He's still here and is delighted all that come in his path. We hope to see you again this year!
Written March 30, 2022
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Alejandro
Chicago1 contribution
Dec 2022 • family
I went in here with friends while staying at the hotel and Lupita was exceptional. She made delicious recommendations and was very attentive of our service needs. She truly cares about her work and smiles while doing it. It’s nice to see that FireLake had a super star sever!!! The food is delicious we got the salmon, Chicken entrée, and a couple burgers no complains from anyone. Will definitely be back!!!
Written December 6, 2022
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Courtney T
2 contributions
Dec 2022 • couples
We are staying here at the Radiasson blue aqua and stopped in to the Fire Lake Bar for a quick drink. We were greeted kindly and served by two fantastic bartenders. Brei was funny, kind, and made us a delicious Irish coffee and a hot toddy to warm us up from a cold day of running around the city. Fred was excellent as well. They both do such a great job at taking care of guests! We will be back to see Brei and Fred!
Written December 17, 2022
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Bridget A
Chicago16 contributions
May 2021 • couples
Had a really delightful evening here - Angelica was our server and she could not have been more helpful, sweet, and all around great. The food was amazing! We ordered a bunch of menu items - the pretzel caught our eye early and we agreed it was a highlight of our meal. The pork belly and the roasted corn salad were other stand outs for the appetizers. The porterhouse steak was delicious, too. Can’t wait to return and grateful for this lovely evening out!
Written May 11, 2021
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Jim M
I'm delighted that you had a wonderful visit and enjoyed the service and food. We look forward to your return.
Written March 30, 2022
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Michelle P
1 contribution
Dec 2022 • friends
This was my first time doing a formal tea service, and it was wonderful. I went with two friends, and we were served by Lupita. Everything was beautifully arranged when we arrived. Two of us are gluten free, and they had a gluten free menu for most things. We started with sparkling wine and then slected our tea. I got the elderflower green tea, which was delicious. Then Lupita brought out the food display, which was on elegant towers. Sandwiches, deviled eggs, fruit skewers, truffles and brownies. We got our own little jars of honey, and a plate of macarons that my lucky friend got to take home because they weren't gluten free. We stayed for almost 3 hours, and Lupita never rushed us. We were the only ones there, so it felt like a private party.
My only recommendation would be to make a couple more items gluten free. The scones and macarons would have been nice to have too, especially since they had clotted cream and marmalade, but I couldn't eat those. But I really have no complaints. I hope to go back again, and maybe Lupita will still be there.
Written December 10, 2022
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Claudio L
Lima213 contributions
Oct 2023 • couples
Delicious restaurant. The grilled meat was very good, soft, cooked to the requested point. Exquisite cornbread! The salmon was overcooked. The bad thing was the very noisy, non-romantic atmosphere, which took away the excitement of the night. Good attention.
Written October 20, 2023
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Fabien M
Rochefort979 contributions
Oct 2023 • friends
Food is pretty good, as part of the Radisson Blu Aqua, location is very good, but that's it. Expensive, different meals at different times for the same order, service is bad, waiters behaviours is not what you expect in a restaurant, and I'm not even speaking pf the waiting times... 55 minutes for a plate of pasta... when 12 people in the room. For some reason, it was freezing in there!
To us, very bad experience. We had to get there becaus of the marathon (avoid walking the days before) therwise, probably would never have been there.
Written October 14, 2023
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nancy
Chicago1 contribution
Dec 2022 • solo
I go to the Starbucks at Radisson Blu every day. The staff at Starbucks next to Firelake restaurant are ALWAYS smiling, happy, friendly, and polite. I get such a great start to each day stopping by this Starbucks each morning and afternoon. Thank you Naslin, Samantha, Cookie, and Elizabeth! Charmaine the hostess at Charmaine is awesome too!
Written December 8, 2022
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Jeff F
1 contribution
Dec 2022 • couples
The vibe of warmth was immediately felt through the smiles of the team as we approached the hostess stand.
As with any good experience the people that make you feel like you matter are the ones you remember most.
Humberto was genuinely interested and happy to bring his best for our visit.
He put a smile on our faces and started our visit off right!
Congratulations Humberto!
You are the real deal!
Opolo!!!
Jeff
Opolo Vineyards
Paso Robles, CA
Written December 3, 2022
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ChicagoFemale
19 contributions
Oct 2021 • couples
We live one neighborhood and come here regularly. The staff could not be better. They are always hustling but also always stop by to say hello. Jim, Tiffeney, Luis, Angelica and Calen always have a smile on their faces and make it a great experience. The food here is also amazing. Burgers, steak frites and breakfasts are among the best in the city.
Written October 17, 2021
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Jim M
I'm so pleased to hear that you regularly enjoy the food and service. Thank you so much!
Written March 30, 2022
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