Chicago Beef Joint

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

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Italian Beef with Hot Giardiniera
Maxwell Street Polish Sausage
Onion Rings and Cheese Fries
Chili Cheese Polish Sausage
Italian Beef Hot and Dipped
Beer Battered Onion Rings
Italian Sausage Sandwich
Italian Fries with Cheese
Mac \u0026 Cheese Bites
House Black Bean Chili

Menu

Sandwiches
Classic Italian Beef
Shaved Vienna Beef in a Turano Roll. Get it in all of its authentic Chicago glory Dipped in our house au jus, Wet if you're looking for a little less mess, or Dry to keep things tidy. We top it with your choice of Hot Giardiniera, Mild Giardiniera, or Sweet Peppers.
Cheese Italian Beef
We take our Classic Italian Beef & add Cheddar Cheese Sauce.
Barbecue Italian Beef
House BBQ Sauce smothering an Italian Beef.
Italian Beef & Sausage Duo
Take an Italian Beef to the next level with the addition of a Hot Italian Sausage.
King Fries
Shaved Vienna Beef, Cheddar Cheese Sauce, & your choice of Hot Giardiniera, Mild Giardiniera, or Sweet Peppers all loaded on top of our House Seasoned Crinkle Fries.
Italian Sausage Sandwich
House Chicken Sandwich
Spicy Buffalo Chicken Sandwich
Swiss & Bacon Chicken Sandwich

Beef Dogs & Polish Sausages
Chicago Dog
Classic Beef Dog
Maxwell Street Polish Sausage
House Classic Polish Sausage

Soups & Salads
Caesar Salad
House Black Bean Chili

Fries, Sides, & Extras
Fountain Soda
House Seasoned Fries
Cheese Fries
Beer Battered Onion Rings
Mac & Cheese Bites
Pizza Puff
Side Cheese
Side Marinara
Extra Au Jus
Extra Peppers

Kid's Food
Kids Dog + Fry
Kids Double Dog + Fry
Kids Pizza Puff + Fry

Shakes & Sweet Treats
Shake
Chocolate Cake Shake
Root Beer Float
Chocolate Cake

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Recent Reviews

Will say, this place overperformed. On a whim, we walked over from the hotel as a family of 6 on a Saturday night. We were delighted to sit outside where a HIGHLY entertaining live band covered all our favorite 90's songs. Didn't order much, but the tavern style pizza's and Italian beef were great! We will certainly come back! Hopefully to watch the Lions kick the snot out of the Bears this fall.
August 2026
Great place to get an Italian beef or a Chicago dog! They are super friendly and there is always an open seat during the weekdays. The food is hot and ready and their long drinks are fantastic too!
July 2026
I'm a big fan of fries, so I couldn't pass up trying a few different flavors here. I ordered classic seasoned fries, garlic parmesan, and loaded cheese fries, and honestly, each one was worth it. They were all crispy on the outside, fluffy on the inside, and generously coated with seasoning without being too salty. Every flavor had something different to offer, so it was hard to pick a favorite. The portions were generous, making them great for sharing, and they stayed...
July 2026

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Chicago Beef Joint

822 Ottawa Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 420-7724