Frontera Grill Chicago
Frontera Grill Chicago Information
Quick Facts
- The Frontera Grill Chicago is a popular Chicago restaurant developed by famous chef and restaurateur Rick Bayless.
- Frontera Chicago is an upscale Mexican restaurant in Chicago.
- The menu at this top Chicago restaurant includes a sustainable Oyster Bar, as well as wood-fired Mexican grill items.
Restaurant Website:
http://www.rickbayless.com/restaurants/grill.html
Restaurant Menu:
http://www.rickbayless.com/menu/layout?id=2
Info
Location:
445 N Clark St
Chicago, IL 60654
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Phone:
312.661.1434
Nearest Transit:
Grand (Red); Merchandise Mart (Purple Express, Brown); Clark/Lake (Pink, Brown, Green, Blue, Purple Express, Orange)
Hours of Operation:
Lunch - Tues.- Fri. 11:30am- 2pm & Sat. 10:30am- 2pm; Dinner - Tues. 5:30pm- 10pm, Wed.- Thurs. 5pm- 10pm & Fri.- Sat. 5pm- 11pm
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Frontera Grill Chicago
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Famous Mexican Restaurant in Chicago by Rick Bayless
Located in
North Side
Near North
Price Range:
Pricing Guide
Cost of one meal
$ - $10 and under
$$ - $11-30
$$$ - $31-60
$$$$- $60 and above
Summary
Features: The Frontera Grill Chicago is home to some of the best Mexican food in Chicago, and is the flagship restaurant of famous chef and restaurateur, Rick Bayless. Located in the Near North Side close to the Chicago River, this popular Chicago Mexican restaurant is one of the busiest restaurants in Chicago, and reservations are highly recommended.
Why We Dine: Good Mexican food can be hard to come by in the Midwest - that's what makes the Frontera Chicago Grill so special. Enjoy authentic Mexican cuisine with an upscale twist at the Frontera Restaurant in Chicago.
- Casual Atmosphere: An upscale Chicago restaurant without the attitude, this top restaurant in Chicago accepts casual attire, making the Frontera Grill Restaurant Chicago a favorite restaurant amongst tourists in the Windy City.
- Great Food: The wood-fired Mexican grill items at this Rick Bayless restaurant in Chicago include Fish and Beef Tacos, Free-Range Chicken, and all their toasty tortillas are fresh off the grill.
- Central Location: The Frontera Restaurant in Chicago is close to Downtown near the best Chicago attractions. Enjoy a delicious Mexican dinner after a long day of sightseeing at this popular Chicago restaurant in the Near North Side.
Inside Knowledge: Try something new with the daily featured specials at Frontera Chicago, which change with the seasons at this popular Mexican restaurant in Chicago.
We Recommend:
- Pescado de Dia: The market fresh fish of the day at Frontera Chicago is flavored to perfection - ask the helpful waitstaff to find out what the catch of the day is at this top Mexican restaurant Chicago.
- Frontera Chili: The perfect compliment to any Mexican entree at the Frontera Chicago Restaurant, the spicy Frontera Chili is made with Lamb, Pork, Ancho Chile, spices and more for an authentic Mexican flavor.
Restaurant Amenities
- Candle Light
- Business Dining
- Famous Chef
- Chef's Specials
- Fresh Food
- Full Bar
- Healthy Options
- Premier Location
- Romantic Dining
- Tapas/Small Plates
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Restaurant Review : Frontera Grill Chicago
Jason Bushey
(Site Editor)
Nov 15, 2011
at 4:06 pm
Joined: April 2011
xxx.xxx.244.242
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Would recommend to a friend
Date of stay: 11/11
Went with: alone
Went for: happy hour
Type of visit: leisure
Frontera Grill - No reservations? No problem!
According to the Hop On Hop Off Tour Guide I encountered, the Frontera Grill was voted the "Best Restaurant in America" in 2007. I was also told that restaurateur Rick Bayless - who owns the Frontera Grill and the neighboring Topolobampo - turned down an offer to be the White House's resident chef so that he could stay in Chicago. After a little Googling, it turns out that both are True - which means you should probably stop into this unique Mexican restaurant on your next trip to Chicago.
Frontera is great because they don't take reservations. "Wait," you might ask, "why is that great? It sounds like a pain." Well, this means you don't have to make reservations months in advance or grease any palms to get into one of the best restaurants in the city - simply show up and hope for the best.
The only knock I have against Frontera Grill is its location. In my opinion, it felt slightly off the beaten path (a map tells me otherwise, but that was just the vibe I got), and the gimmick-y Rainforest Cafe and the McDonald's with the world's largest "Golden Arches" are nearby and give the neighborhood a Disneyland or Times Square feel that was very un-Chicago.
That being said, it's hard to shoot down a restaurant as famous and well-reviewed as the Frontera Grill. Worth a shot if you're in the area for lunch; just don't count on finding a table at dinner.
This review was made by the www.chicagotraveler.com site editor based on personal experience. Chicago Traveler was not paid for this review, but we may receive compensation for placement of this travel provider advertisements on our site.
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Restaurant Review : Frontera Grill Chicago
Jason Bushey
(Site Editor)
Nov 15, 2011
at 4:06 pm
Joined: April 2011
xxx.xxx.244.242
Would recommend to a friend
Date of stay: 11/11
Went with: alone
Went for: happy hour
Type of visit: leisure
Frontera Grill - No reservations? No problem!
According to the Hop On Hop Off Tour Guide I encountered, the Frontera Grill was voted the "Best Restaurant in America" in 2007. I was also told that restaurateur Rick Bayless - who owns the Frontera Grill and the neighboring Topolobampo - turned down an offer to be the White House's resident chef so that he could stay in Chicago. After a little Googling, it turns out that both are True - which means you should probably stop into this unique Mexican restaurant on your next trip to Chicago.
Frontera is great because they don't take reservations. "Wait," you might ask, "why is that great? It sounds like a pain." Well, this means you don't have to make reservations months in advance or grease any palms to get into one of the best restaurants in the city - simply show up and hope for the best.
The only knock I have against Frontera Grill is its location. In my opinion, it felt slightly off the beaten path (a map tells me otherwise, but that was just the vibe I got), and the gimmick-y Rainforest Cafe and the McDonald's with the world's largest "Golden Arches" are nearby and give the neighborhood a Disneyland or Times Square feel that was very un-Chicago.
That being said, it's hard to shoot down a restaurant as famous and well-reviewed as the Frontera Grill. Worth a shot if you're in the area for lunch; just don't count on finding a table at dinner.
This review was made by the www.chicagotraveler.com site editor based on personal experience. Chicago Traveler was not paid for this review, but we may receive compensation for placement of this travel provider advertisements on our site.