Ken's on Western

4.7

420 Reviews

$30 and under

American

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2 people

Nov 23, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 12 times today

Neighborhood gem
Good for special occasions
Lively

We are about family, tradition, food, libations, classic favorites, great times with close friends. New ideas collide with old school class. Enjoy!

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Gastro Pub, Comfort Food
Hours of operation
Mon, Tue 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Wed–Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 3:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(773) 238-0234
Website
http://www.kensonwestern.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual

Location
10522 S Western, Chicago, IL 60643
Neighborhood
Burbank
Cross street
105th St.
Parking details
Private Lot
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wine

Popular dishes

French Fried Calamari$16.00
Blackened Beef Tenderloin*$19.00
Salmon Stuffed Mushrooms$16.00
Served with a dill sauce
Fried Zucchini or Mushrooms$12.00
Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail$16.00
Shrimp DeJonghe$17.00
Blackened Shrimp$16.00
Served with cajun sauce
Baked Clams$16.00
Oysters Rockefeller$16.00
Mozzarella Sticks$12.00
Hand battered & served with marinara
Bruschetta$12.00
Served on toasted baguettes

Soups, Salads, & Shareable Sides

Soup of the Day$6.00
Minestrone$6.00
Creamy Caesar$12.00
House Salad$8.00
Ken's Wedge Salad$12.00
Served with ken's homemade blue cheese dressing drizzled with bacon and diced tomatoes
Spinach Salad$13.00
Served with hot bacon dressing
White Cheddar Mac & Cheese$9.00
Roasted Brussels Sprouts$11.00
Balsamic glaze, red onions, & walnuts
Vegetable of the Day$7.00

Steaks & Chops

25 oz. Bone in Ribeye$55.00
Filet Mignon
Pork Chops
Grilled, Fried, or Blackened
Lamb Chops
Grilled or Blackened
NY Strip Steak
Herb Rubbed London Broil$29.00
Topped with au jus
Grilled Chopped Steak$24.00
Topped with onions & au jus
Liver & Onions$23.00
Sauteed

Steak & Seafood Accents

Sauteed Mushrooms$4.00
Sauteed Onions$3.00
Blue Cheese Crust$6.00
DeJonghe Crust$6.00
Blackened$4.00

Seafood

Lake Perch$25.00
Broiled or Pan-Fried
Orange Roughy$27.00
Baked
Walleye Piccata$29.00
Pan fried with creamy piccata sauce over scratch mashed
Atlantic Salmon$28.00
Lemon Caper Butter or Baked
Shrimp-Your-Way$28.00
Fried, Dejonghe, or Blackened
Shrimp Scampi$28.00
Cooked with lemon, garlic, & wine
Frog Legs$26.00
Sautéed in garlic & butter
8-10 Oz. Cold Water Lobster Tail
Served with drawn butter
- Market

Ken's Italian Fare

Ken's Filet & Shrimp Penne$32.00
Tossed with spinach, mushrooms, & a spicy smoked cream sauce
Lemon Garlic Shrimp$29.00
Sauteed with a tomato basil cream sauce over angel hair
Shrimp & Clam Linguine$29.00
Tossed in a white clam sauce
Chicken & Eggplant Parmesan$28.00
Served over angel hair
Baked Meat Lasagna$25.00
Pasta with Meatballs$23.00
Chicken Tortellini$26.00
Served with vodka sauce
Tomato Basil Capellini$24.00
Tossed with a fresh garlic tomato sauce
Eggplant Parmesan$23.00
Served over penne

Chicken

Chicken Vesuvio$24.00
Half bone-in with vesuvio potatoes
Cajun Chicken Breast$22.00
Served with ken's famous blackened sauce
Cajun Chicken Alfredo$23.00
Served over penne
Ken's Chicken Piccata$26.00
Served with angel hair
Parmesan Crusted Chicken Breast$28.00
Served with pasta Alfredo

Daily Specials

Monday

Braised Short Ribs$25.00
Homemade Meatloaf$23.00

Tuesday

Braised Lamb Shank$25.00
Lake Perch$20.00

Wednesday

Two King Pork Chops$23.00
Braised Oxtails$25.00

Thursday

Beef Stroganoff$24.00
Roast Chicken & Dressing$23.00

Friday

25 oz. Bone In Ribeye$49.00
Fisherman's Platter$27.00
Fresh Catch of the Day
- Market

Saturday

Baby Back BBQ Ribs$28.00
Stuffed Chicken$24.00
16 Oz. Prime Rib$42.00

Sunday

Roast Turkey & Dressing$24.00

Sandwiches

Chicago Chicken$16.00
Fried/Grilled-Bacon-Mozzarella-Ranch
Prime Rib$19.00
Shaved-Onions-Mushrooms-Mozzarella-Garlic Bread
Hamburger$15.00
Grilled-Lettuce-Tomato-Onion-Pickle-(Cheese Add $1)
Pan Fried Lake Perch$17.00
Lettuce-Tomato-Homemade Tartar

What 420 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.8Service
4.6Ambience
4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

South Suburbs
Best Overall
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Best Food
South Suburbs
Best Service
South Suburbs
Best Ambiance
South Suburbs
Best Value
South Suburbs
Healthy
South Suburbs
Hot spot
South Suburbs
Neighborhood gem
South Suburbs
Good for special occasions
South Suburbs
Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Ken's on Western offers a delightful neighborhood dining experience with "excellent food" and "stellar service." Guests rave about the "orange basil smash drink" and "icy cold martinis." The atmosphere is welcoming, making it a perfect spot for both special occasions and casual outings. A true "hidden gem" in the area!

420 Reviews

OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
21 reviews
vip
5.0
21 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
As always we had a very nice time at Ken’s tonight the service was perfect and the food was delicious and as always Jackie was amazing behind the bar
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Pierre
Chicago
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
This was my wife's birthday and our first experience at Ken's. Everything from our cocktails, appetizers, main course to dessert was extremely good. You are warmly greeted when you enter Ken's. Our server and the wait staff were excellent. My wife thoroughly enjoyed her birthday dinner. We will definitely be back!
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Kathy
Chicago
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on November 15, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our lamb chops were delicious!! Server was very helpful, but not intrusive. Very lovely evening!
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Foodnbooze
Chicago
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on November 9, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Jackie makes a fantastic Manhattan ! Fried pork chop - lights out !
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Caroline
Chicago
15 reviews
vip
3.0
15 reviews
Dined on November 6, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
This visit was a miss. We’ve been coming here for over 40 years and this is the first time I’m complaining publicly mostly because I felt unheard. I ordered the lamb shank special which was/is normally delicious . When I told the waitress the vegetables were extra salty (so bad, in fact, it left a salt burn on my lips) she apologized and went to talk to the cook. I asked my dinner guest to try them to make sure I wasn’t just being sensitive (she tasted the same overwhelming salt flavor). The cook tasted the veggies in the kitchen (not the ones on my plate) and told our waitress the vegetables were fine. What upset me is that he didn’t try to make it right. What would have been nice is if he at least sent out the vegetables he tasted. I will give them another chance but am incredibly disappointed. There are plenty of other places to spend $125 on dinner, so do better Ken’s!
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Jennifer
Chicago
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on October 28, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great neighborhood place with old school feel and great cocktails
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Beth
Milwaukee
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on October 23, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food as always. The service never disappoints.
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R
Ron
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 23, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was good and waitstaff attentive They have some unique cocktails worth trying.
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S
Sharon
Chicago
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on October 21, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It is always a pleasant dining experience when we go to Ken’s. The food and service as always was top notch.
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M
Marlon
Chicago
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on October 20, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Great neighborhood dining experience. Good food and we didn't have to go downtown Chicago.
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FAQs

Ken's on Western offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (773) 238-0234.

Ken's on Western is rated 4.7 stars by 420 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 23, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 12 times today

Order delivery or takeout

10522 S Western, Chicago, IL 60643

Additional information

Cross street
105th St.
Neighborhood
Burbank
Hours of operation
Mon, Tue 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Wed–Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 3:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Gastro Pub, Comfort Food
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Private Lot
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wine

Website
http://www.kensonwestern.com/
Phone number
(773) 238-0234

Ken's on Western

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Filet Mignon

Blackened Beef Tenderloin

Herb Rubbed London Broil

Appetizers

French Fried Calamari$16.00

Blackened Beef Tenderloin*$19.00

Salmon Stuffed Mushrooms$16.00

Fried Zucchini or Mushrooms$12.00

Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail$16.00

Shrimp DeJonghe$17.00

Blackened Shrimp$16.00

Baked Clams$16.00

Oysters Rockefeller$16.00

Mozzarella Sticks$12.00

Bruschetta$12.00

Soups, Salads, & Shareable Sides

Soup of the Day$6.00

Minestrone$6.00

Creamy Caesar$12.00

House Salad$8.00

Ken's Wedge Salad$12.00

Spinach Salad$13.00

White Cheddar Mac & Cheese$9.00

Roasted Brussels Sprouts$11.00

Vegetable of the Day$7.00

Steaks & Chops

25 oz. Bone in Ribeye$55.00

Filet Mignon

Pork Chops

Lamb Chops

NY Strip Steak

Herb Rubbed London Broil$29.00

Grilled Chopped Steak$24.00

Liver & Onions$23.00

Steak & Seafood Accents

Sauteed Mushrooms$4.00

Sauteed Onions$3.00

Blue Cheese Crust$6.00

DeJonghe Crust$6.00

Blackened$4.00

Seafood

Lake Perch$25.00

Orange Roughy$27.00

Walleye Piccata$29.00

Atlantic Salmon$28.00

Shrimp-Your-Way$28.00

Shrimp Scampi$28.00

Frog Legs$26.00

8-10 Oz. Cold Water Lobster Tail

Ken's Italian Fare

Ken's Filet & Shrimp Penne$32.00

Lemon Garlic Shrimp$29.00

Shrimp & Clam Linguine$29.00

Chicken & Eggplant Parmesan$28.00

Baked Meat Lasagna$25.00

Pasta with Meatballs$23.00

Chicken Tortellini$26.00

Tomato Basil Capellini$24.00

Eggplant Parmesan$23.00

Chicken

Chicken Vesuvio$24.00

Cajun Chicken Breast$22.00

Cajun Chicken Alfredo$23.00

Ken's Chicken Piccata$26.00

Parmesan Crusted Chicken Breast$28.00

Daily Specials

Monday

Braised Short Ribs$25.00

Homemade Meatloaf$23.00

Tuesday

Braised Lamb Shank$25.00

Lake Perch$20.00

Wednesday

Two King Pork Chops$23.00

Braised Oxtails$25.00

Thursday