Chicago Beef Joint

822 Ottawa Ave NW, Grand Rapids
(616) 420-7724

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Abel Garcia

Great food and great staff good vibes all around never a bad time at cbj

Dave Ruperd

Website says fridays open till 12, Google says 11, walked in at 10:15 to have the bar tender shout at me that they are closed - but live music was still being played outside?

Trying to support a local Chicago style place but getting chased out two hours before their website says they are closed after driving across town, is lame.

Trent Damon

hot dogs were terrible - my father and i bother got the chili and cheese dog and there were scant amount of both fixings on the top. server clearly did not want to be there, which i get, but my guy you gotta do your job. besides the lack of toppings, the actual hot dog meat was chewy and gross. really overall hated me experience here.

Teyana Woods

The food is great, but don’t waste your time dining in. I’ve been here a handful of times and the service is trash. Came here today expecting to eat outside, asked prior to if outside seating was available, server/bartender came out with menus and never came back with drinks. We were outside for at least 10 minutes waiting.

Other servers aren’t friendly and forgetful. Disappointing because this place has so much potential

Steven Ross

My first time here, got the Chicago beef with hot peppers and a side of au jus. The beef was flavorful and spicy and the au jus was great too. I will definitely be coming back and hope to eat at the bar next time when I have time to do so so I can pair it with an Olde Style. Excellent restaurant!

Steve Ross

Excellent beef sandwich and great atmosphere!

Drew Delaney

Way better than Portillos. My only rec is get the regular beef with mozzarella. Cheese sauce on a beef is just weird.

Shawn Evans

A coworker made me aware of the existence of Chicago Beef Joint and now it's my happy place for lunch. The Itallian Beef with hot giard and baptized in Au Jus is the way. Chili cheese fries are ridiculously good. Looking forward to checking out their other menu/live music options.

Ryan Oosterbaan

Owner yells at customers to get away from bar instead of asking politely. Never go there you feel like your not worth going into that bar!

Scott Schurr

Way over priced on the Beef and Chicago Dogs!

Stonecrest Pipes (Joshua Trench)

Worth checking out if you are kooking to satisfy the Chicago Dog craving!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Frites

Douglas Sandy

Food is excellent and reminiscent of having grown up in Chicago. Website is down almost every-time I want to order. fix this and I will amend and revise my review accordingly.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 2

Ian Hellman

Amazing experience! After a long night of pickleball, it was an amazing atmosphere for some food and drinks! Will absolutely be coming back!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Cade Cintorino

will be going back, found it by accident after pickleball at Belknap & the chili, dogs, and fries were great. Friday night vibes were great, karaoke and good music.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

jefferee2002

Loved the food. Not overpriced for what you get. Looks like they have outdoor seating but we sat inside. Nothing to write home about decor-wise

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 4

Service: 4

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