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Grand Duke's Restaurant, Downers Grove, IL

Grand Duke's Restaurant

4.3
4.3
249 Reviews
$30 and under
European

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 5 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for groups
Grand Dukes Restaurant serves unique and comforting Lithuanian and eastern European cuisine in its impressive and rustic eatery. Starters such as the Lithuanian potato nachos topped with beer cheese sauce, bacon and jalapenos and the potato pancakes with sour cream and applesauce, are perfect introductions to Dukes' style of cuisine. Some of Grand Dukes Restaurant's house specialties include the pierogi dumplings with potato and onions topped with a sour cream bacon sauce, the crispy chicken Kiev filled with garlic butter and the salmon in envelope with sliced potatoes, leeks, and creamy dill sauce. Sandwiches, such as the veal wiener schnitzel with Swiss cheese on brioche, the classic Rueben and the breaded pork cutlet belly buster sandwich with garlic sauce, are customer favorites and are ideal with a European beer. Grand Dukes Restaurant also hosts live music events every Friday and Saturday, which perfectly complements the already-merry atmosphere.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    European, German, Polish
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Thu 11:00 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–12:00 am Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (708) 594-5622
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Catering
    Full-Service Catering packages available. If you cant come to us, we will bring it to you.
  • Private party facilities
    We have Beautiful Private and Semi-Private Banquet Rooms for any Occasion, whether it be for business or celebratory. Party sizes from 10-100 are welcome.
  • Neighborhood
    Downers Grove
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 249 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.3
4.3 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.1Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • West Suburbs

    Kid-friendly

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Grand Duke's Restaurant offers a vibrant dining experience with "fabulous, fabulous food" and a delightful atmosphere. Known for its Eastern European cuisine, the portions are generous and the menu diverse. While the environment can get lively, the "attentive service" and "delicious" dishes like veal schnitzel and sauerkraut make it a standout choice for comfort food enthusiasts.

249 Reviews
  1. Rob

    Greater Boston

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    We went in for Thanksgiving because it's been so busy and we didn't want to cook. We started with the grilled octopus and it was delicious. Even better were the potato pancakes with duck. Very moist and delicious. The bummer were the muscles. They were not fresh and tasted past their prime. The turkey dinners were amazing and came with copious amounts of food. The schnitzel was awesome as was the German sausage platter. We had the apple strudel and tiramisu cheesecake form dessert. Very good, and we will go back, but I wouldn't recommend the muscles. Server and ambiance were also solid!

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  2. Cindy

    Chicago

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 9, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 1
    The live singer was very loud and I could barely hear my family. The server kept forgetting things that we had ordered and we had to remind him a couple of times.

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  3. Dale

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 2, 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 1
    Every time the door opened from outside we all froze, the wind whips right on the dining tables. The noise and music were overwhelming from the restaurant AND the banquet hall room connected to restaurant. Can not hear or talk in the restaurant, and that was before the live music for the restaurant began. Food service took too long.

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  4. marney

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 19, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I wanted to experience food such as boursh and schnitzel. Always heard of it, but never sounded appetizing. Let me tell you, it was absolutely delicious!! Drinks were very good as well. I had a French martini and it was so good. We will go back to try some other dishes on the menu!

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  5. Mark and Kathy

    Chicago

    61 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    61 reviews

    Dined on October 12, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Fabulous, fabulous food! Just delicious!! Always a great meal every time we visit.

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 8, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We had a very nice time. On Tuesday they have a deal on great hamburgers normally about $20 for $10 and $7 bloody Mary's a great deal.

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  7. Jim

    Chicago

    92 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    92 reviews

    Dined on October 5, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Grand Duke's is a lively restaurant featuring standard Eastern European fare. The portions are generous, but not special. Prices are moderate, and service is solid.

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  8. Karolina

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 2, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great restaurant! Had a wonderful time and ate some delicious Eastern European food! Can’t wait to come back!

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  9. Adam

    Chicago

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on August 21, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Been going to Grand Dukes for years now. This time had fried calamari, grilled octopus, various soups, schnitzels, zeppelin, perogi, and sausages. Everything was great.

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  10. Amanda

    Chicago

    11 reviews

    4.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on August 16, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We’re big fans of Grand Dukes and took the in-laws to dinner. While they are not adventurous eaters I knew everyone would find something for their tastes. We had the fried bread on special which was garlicky and cheesy. I had never ordered it and it was a great appetizer for the table. I love the Sauerkraut Soup and it’s the right balance of sour, salt, and savory. Service was attentive and very engaged with the table. Everyone took some of their food home for the next day since portions are generous. Thanks for a great meal, Grand Dukes! We’ll be back.

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FAQs

Grand Duke's Restaurant offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (708) 594-5622.

Grand Duke's Restaurant is rated 4.3 stars by 249 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 5 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Grand Duke's Restaurant

980 75th St, Downers Grove, IL 60516-4355

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Downers Grove
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Thu 11:00 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–12:00 am Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    European, German, Polish
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (708) 594-5622
  • Catering
    Full-Service Catering packages available. If you cant come to us, we will bring it to you.
  • Private party facilities
    We have Beautiful Private and Semi-Private Banquet Rooms for any Occasion, whether it be for business or celebratory. Party sizes from 10-100 are welcome.
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