The very first Lettuce Entertain You restaurant, R.J. Grunts still exudes the funky lifestyle of the ’70s in its style, décor, music and all-American menu. Happily for all of us, the best eating of that day continues to be some of the best today, with the best burgers in town and giant hand-scooped milkshakes (booze optional). Located in the heart of Lincoln Park, R.J. Grunts continues to be a favorite among families and Chicago natives.
Believe it or not there's 9,986,548,936 possible combinations!
Sandwiches
all burgers are char-broiled
A burger topped with melted cheese on a potato bun, served with pickles and a side of potato chips on white parchment paper in a basket.A cheeseburger topped with bacon, served on a pile of sweet potato fries with sliced pickles, all on white parchment paperA turkey burger on a potato bun, topped with melted cheese and tomato, served with potato chips and pickle slices on the sideA French dip sandwich cut in half and secured with two toothpicks, served in a basket lined with white parchment paper, with a side of potato chips, au jus, and a white dipping sauce.A sandwich with turkey, bacon, lettuce, tomato, and mayonnaise on toasted brioche bread, served with cottage fries and pickle slices on a white plate on a wooden tableA BLT sandwich with crispy bacon, lettuce, and tomato layered between slices of toasted white bread, served on a white plate
All American Chicken Wraps, Baskets & Others
A white plate with crispy chicken tenders, served with a small cup of ranch dressing and a side of ketchup“A sliced California wrap with chicken and avocado, accompanied by potato chips and several pickle slices
Soup
A white bowl of chili topped with shredded cheese and chopped onions, served with oyster crackers, placed on top of an RJ Grunts menu on a table with a white and green checkered tablecloth
Appetizers
Better late than never! Amiright?
A metal basket lined with white parchment paper, filled with crispy fried pickle fries and served with a small cup of ranch dressing on the sidea pile of nacho chips dopped with tomatoes, guacamole, chili, beans, and lettuce with a side of sauces.
R.J. Style Entrees
Three pieces of breaded fish served with lemon slices, accompanied by a red sauce and tartar sauce on a white plate atop of a green and white checkered tablecloth
Sides
a basket of large cottage fries on white parchment paper in a basketa basket of thinly cut french fries in a basket with white parchment paper
*These items are cooked to order. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellsh, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness. | As a way to offset rising costs, we have added a 3.5% surcharge to all checks. You may request to have this taken off your check should you choose.
Drinks
Classic Cocktails
A martini glass filled with a green cocktail, garnished with a mint leafA dirty gin martini in a chilled martini glass with a lemon peel garnisha dirty vodka martini in a martini glass with three olives on a toothpick as a garnish next to a cocktail shakera cosmopolitan in a martini glass with a sliced lime wheel garnisha hanky panky cocktail in a martini class with an orange peel garnishA cup filled with an Amaretto Sour and ice, garnished with an orange slice and a cherry, with a strawa mini old fashioned in a glass filled with ice and garnished with an orange peelA cup filled with a Gold Rush Cocktail and ice, garnished with an orange slice and a strawa negroni cocktail poured over ice and garnished with an orange peel slicea margarita cocktail in a tall glass garnished with a lime sliceAn orange cocktail served in a martini glass, garnished with a slice of lime
Our "Notso" Vintage Wine List
The BubblyGiuliana Prosecco, Italy. We tried every Prosecco at our local Binzy's and we um... zzzzz...1248
White Wine
pricing for glass or bottle
Sauvignon BlancMarlborough, New ZealandGlass 12Bottle 38
ChardonnaySonoma Valley, CAGlass 12Bottle 38
Red Wine
pricing for glass or bottle
Pinot NoirWillamette Valley, ORGlass 12Bottle 38
ChiantiCentral ItalyGlass 12Bottle 38
Draft Suds
pricing for glass or pitcher
3 Floyds - GumballheadIN828
Sketchbook Pinky SweaterEvanston, IL Pilsner828
ModelloMexican Lager828
Goose Island - Neon Beer HugIL828
Spiteful Brewing - Bleacher Bum828
Champaign VelvetLight Lager724
Sierra Nevada - Hazy Little ThingCA828
Brewdog Elvis Juice IpaOH828
Bottles & Cans
and just clap your hands & just clap your hands
Pbr Tall Boys 16ozWI5
Miller Lite5
Blue Moon7
Stella Artois7
High Noon Seltzers7
Black Widow Cider7
Rj Grunts '71 HazeOur collaboration with Spiteful Brewing. Throw one back and remember the good old days!7
Beverages
Grunts GrindsWe grind our own blend of the highest end arabica coffee & also we filter the water to keep it from tasting crappy.2.75
Soda, Pop & Soda Popcoke, diet coke, sprite, perrier3.25
H2oA.K.A. bottled water2
a bottle of sprecher's award-winning root beer next to a glass filled with root beer on a green and white checkered table
Please advise the restaurant of any dietary restrictions and allergies when dining in or placing a carry out order. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness. All items are subject to availability. | As a way to offset rising costs, we have added a 3.5% surcharge to all checks. You may request to have this taken off your check should you choose.
Brunch
Saturday & Sunday 10:30 AM - 2:00 PM
Weekend Brunch
An omelet served on a white plate, placed next to two build-your-own omelet menus and a mini pencilA breakfast sandwich made with pancake buns, served with a side of hash browns and a small side of syrup in a glass
Brunch Sides
Four pieces of crispy bacon arranged on a white plate atop a green checkered tableclothFour pieces of toasted white bread served with a side of whipped butter in a small white bowl on a white plateA plate of crispy, shredded hash browns served on a white plate atop a green checkered tableclothHash browns topped with buffalo sauce, cheddar and pepper jack cheese and pico de gallo.
Please advise the restaurant of any dietary restrictions and allergies when dining in or placing a carry out order. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness. All items are subject to availability. | As a way to offset rising costs, we have added a 3.5% surcharge to all checks. You may request to have this taken off your check should you choose.
Dessert
From The Fountain
A bowl of ice cream with whipped cream, a cherry on top, and chocolate sauce drizzled over the ice cream.A white milkshake served in a clear glass with a red straw, with a large metal cup in the background, set on a green-and-white checkered tableclotha brown cookie with three scoops of vanilla ice cream and drizzled caramel sauce in a white bowl on a green and white checkered tablecloths
As a way to offset rising costs, we have added a 3.5% surcharge to all checks. You may request to have this taken off your check should you choose.
Happy Hour
Named Best Happy Hour in Chicago by Chicago Magazine | Available Thursday - Saturday from 8 PM - 10 PM
Classic Cocktails
A martini glass filled with a green cocktail, garnished with a mint leafA dirty gin martini in a chilled martini glass with a lemon peel garnisha dirty vodka martini in a martini glass with three olives on a toothpick as a garnish next to a cocktail shakera cosmopolitan in a martini glass with a sliced lime wheel garnisha hanky panky cocktail in a martini class with an orange peel garnisha negroni cocktail poured over ice and garnished with an orange peel sliceA cup filled with an Amaretto Sour and ice, garnished with an orange slice and a cherry, with a strawa mini old fashioned in a glass filled with ice and garnished with an orange peelA cup filled with a Gold Rush Cocktail and ice, garnished with an orange slice and a strawAn orange cocktail served in a martini glass, garnished with a slice of limea margarita cocktail in a tall glass garnished with a lime slice
Our "Notso" Vintage Wine List
The BubblyGiuliana Prosecco, Italy. We tried every Prosecco at our local Binzy's and we um... zzzzz...5
White Wine
Sauvignon BlancMarlborough, New ZealandGlass 5
ChardonnaySonoma Valley, CAGlass 5
Red Wine
Pinot NoirWillamette Valley, ORGlass 5
ChiantiCentral ItalyGlass 5
Cab Sav5
Draft Suds
3 Floyds - GumballheadIN5
Pinky Sweater PilsIL5
ModelloMexico5
Goose Island - Neon Beer HugIL5
Elvis Juice IpaOH5
Champaign VelvetLight Lager5
Spiteful Jingle BallsIL5
Sierra Nevada - Hazy Little ThingCA5
As a way to offset rising costs, we have added a 3.5% surcharge to all checks. You may request to have this taken off your check should you choose.
