Michael’s Grill & Salad Bar
1879 2nd St, Highland Park
(847) 432-3338
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Always a favorite years ago. Ordered burger $10. Pulled up to takeout curbside. NOTTA. Go in get burger. Nice staff. Get home. Burger and bun . That’s it and small at that. Things have really changed
Michael's is a fun place to host an event. Bar Mitzvahs, Hockey dinners and Orchestra parties are favorites for our family!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We started with their Vanilla Malt with Sprinkles, it was solid and standard. Next I also wanted to try something from the salad bar, so I had a Caesar salad Wrap with Chicken in a Spinach Tortilla. The wrap was great and all of the proper ratios in my opinion as well as the size of it being generous as well. Next a couple of the sides we had were the loaded fries and the mike’s bites which both have their own premium melting cheese. The melting cheese was sharp, and I was more partial to the Mike’s Bites because of the crispy potatoes being a better base for the cheese, but loaded fries were decent as well. The jumbo chili cheese dog was charred perfectly, and genuinely I think they do their hotdogs better than their burgers. The Diner Burger I tried was chargrilled which is not my preference, I’d prefer if it had some more uniqueness in flavor profile, but essentially it is exactly what it is, a simple diner burger. Overall, I’d come back for the hotdog and the caesar wrap
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Great food and good place to go with the family. Very nice and helpful employees.
Kid-friendliness: Very friendly, small game room
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Cheese Burger with Fries, Bison Burger, Turkey Burger, Burger
Michael's catered my daughter's wedding bbq celebration this past weekend. Nothing but great things to say. The food, set up, staff, buffet line efficiency- all terrific. Even the fries and melted cheese were hot. Adam and his team really delivered. Real pros.
Food: 5
Service: 5
Love Michael’s and have for a long time! They appeal to everyone with their kids friendly food, salads, fries, stuffed potatoes, burgers/dogs & shakes too. If you’re hungry, you will find a plenty to make you full. A lot of people love adding some merkts cheddar to their world class fries. My go to now is their wrap, fries and char dogs.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This place was on the news. For what?Probably one of the driest, unflavored, plain chicken sandwiches I have ever tried in my life, cheese wasn’t even melted. The prices are ridiculous for the food they serve. Nice staff, clean place. Food was mediocre.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 4
This place was on the news. For what?Probably one of the driest, unflavored, plain chicken sandwiches I have ever tried in my life, cheese wasn’t even melted. The prices are ridiculous for the food they serve. Nice staff, clean place. Food was mediocre.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 4
They dropped a ball. Even a year ago, they were decent. I went there today and really regretted it. At least
10 better options around 1-10 miles from their location for hot dogs and charred dogs.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
My new favorite place when we are in the area
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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I went to Michael's a lot growing up. It's interesting seeing how it's changed to keep up with the times. The modern look is very sleek. I appreciate the racing arcade game is still there.
Food has kept up the quality after all these years.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Chicago Style Hot Dog
The food is really good, and they're very good with dietary restrictions such as gluten. I consider this place celiac-safe.
Dietary restrictions: Gluten-free, celiac safe
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicago Style Hot Dog
Prices are way too expensive. I ordered a hamburger, sweet potatoes and small fountain drink and paid $23. The food was warm. Fries were very wilted warm. I ordered a side of cheese to dip my fries and it was cold and not heated up so very clumpy. Very disappointed in this place as it was one of my favorite places to eat.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 4
Ive been going to michaels since 1980 when michael and his sisters and his mom were there. Felt like a second home. I am in from out of town and wanted to take my 8 year old son there. A very rude annoyed manager "heloed" us as if she was doing us a favor. Michael woukd turn over in his grave knowing his legacy has this ki d of person running it. Asian salad terrible. A note to manager- find your passion and move on.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 2
Service: 1
Family friendly spot with a grilled menu. Great place for the price and better than any fast food chains
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicago Style Hot Dog
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