Grand Duke's Restaurant

Barb Martens

This was a great surprise! First time there and was pleasantly surprised. Had schnitzel, homemade sauerkraut and roasted potatoes. Fantastic but I couldn't eat it all. My husband had goulash with fresh potato pancakes. Not a bite left, he was very happy. Only bad note we had no room left for dessert. We will not make that mistake next time. Second trip and daughter and family joined for a birthday celebration. Lovely time food was great. Tried the soups; hangover, borsch, potato pancakes for an appetizer. Grandson tried the burger and fries. Burger was huge and every bite was gone. Still didn't leave room for desert but daughter was gifted with a birthday cake and fresh berries for her birthday! Lovely time again. Server was excellent and we had a great time!

Mikhaela Renner

The food here is always five stars! But I had a curious experience with the host. I'm from Ohio so I don't get the opportunity to visit Duke's very often, but I was in town for a wedding two weeks ago. I wanted to eat there before heading home and invited my in-laws to join my fiance and I because they have never had Lithuanian food before. It was Sunday and we had a six hour drive ahead of us so we went right when they opened at 11am. We ask for a table for four and the host tells us every single table is reserved for mothers day - they'll be full by 11:30. He heavily implied they couldn't seat us in any way shape or form. I totally understood, not even thinking about how the holiday could impact business, but it took a couple more minutes of us chatting about what to do/where to eat instead before he said we could sit at the bar. It really felt like we were not welcome there, but I was still thrilled we could dine at all! Our bartender was super friendly and provided excellent service, and of course the food was delicious. We were there until a little after 12 and at no point was the restaurant even above 50% capacity, tons of tables open. I don't know if 20+ people made reservations and didn't show or if he just didn't want us there, but it was unfortunate for my in-laws to have such an unwelcoming experience the first time I could share the food of my people with them.

Lisa Marie Hafner

The restaurant decor is very unique and artistic; my family and I were not welcomed upon entering the hostess area:/... The man behind the host stand was on the phone and didn't acknowledge us; then after two minutes he had the bus boy seat us... Surprisingly, we had to sit at our booth for just about ten minutes, before one of us had to get their attention!! I couldn't believe it... The only reason I'm giving 2 stars is because the stuffed cabbage and potato pancakes were good; my cousin's family moved to Lemont, a few years ago. My other cousin was excited for us to try the food at this restaurant. I hope the restaurant can see this post:(

Elonas Marcauskas

Disappointment. As a vegan I do not recommend coming here, because they have no vegan options apart from salads. It is 2022 and there should be at least vegan 1 option at a restaurant. The waitress tried helping me to get something more gourmet than a salad, but I was served some veggies between two buns as a "burger". Not very different from a salad. Pretty sure your chefs are talented enough to come up with something better than that.