Rick’s Grille

Although known for its sandwiches, this is my favorite lunchtime salad in the CBD. Delish every time.

Be forewarned, you better know what you want to order about 5 people back in line. Rick will yell to you asking what you want to eat. To me it is part of the charm of this place and what makes it work. During busy times, Rick will be making 7 or 8 sandwiches at a time and it is fun to watch him hustle.
The sandwiches that are made here are full of flavor and are very reasonably priced. My Cuban sandwich was 8 bucks. Several others ordered the surf and turf (shrimp and beef) sandwich which was 9 bucks. The fries were meh as they come from a bag but they are hot/​crispy.
Don’t be turned off that this is in a bank building food court. The food is first rate and delicious. You will not be disappointed and you will not leave hungry. Just be sure to know what you want before Rick asks!

Hidden in the food court of the bank building. What a hidden gem. Food is excellent! One of the cheapest and best restaurants in town. Best cheese steak I’ve ever had.

Simple, good food! The Rick’s special is what I had with sweet potato fries and I really liked it. It’s a small hidden place in a big tower. I had to ask around to find it. I’m glad I didn’t give up and turned around.
The cook kept checking on us and asking how the food was which also makes you feel appreciated!

The food is very good. I dropped it a star because of the way you order. It is very confusing. You have to know your order as fast as possible. The cook will ask you your order when your 5 people away from the register. He yells at you… not friendly… dont order for your wife. Only order for yourself. I dropped another star because they charge an additional 25 cents for using a debit card. That is not posted. No way your getting a refill. They keep a line so to get a refill you’ll have to wait

Holy Schnikes! I must say Unilocal reviews and suggestions have done it again! Don’t be fooled that this place is in a food court as it’s the real deal for sure! The Surf and Turf wrap with fresh beef, shrimp and onions all grilled right in front of you like a Philly cheese steak with loads of mozzarella cheese and mayo is magnificent! The price the lunch option with fries and a drink is under $ 10 so you can’t beat it! HINT: also they will serve bleu cheese crumbles on there but you will have to ask. They don’t promote it. ;)

In town looking for something quick and extremely tasty and happened upon Rick’s Grille. Very fortunate for me and my taste buds! Rick’s is located inside a food court, which typically means more quick than tasty, but not Rick’s.
Had the #1 with everything, sweet potato fries and drink for $ 10. Took less than 5 minutes from order to delivery and there was a 6 – 7 folks ahead of me. Head grill guy was extremely friendly and genuinely cared about what he was doing. Everyone else was pleasant as well.
The taste blew me away! The #1 is sirloin, and comes with onions, green peppers, mushrooms, cheese, mayo, lettuce and tomato. I am not one that normally eats this as a first choice, but hearing everyone in line ordering it made me go with the flow. I was not disappointed! Sandwich bread was amazing and all the flavors together was unbelievably good. Fries were crispy and perfectly cooked as well.
I will be back at least once more, can’t beat the taste, speed, friendliness, and price!

HEFTY BOYS KNOW WHERE TO EAT, AND IT’S AT RICK’S!
To me this food court sleeper is the best inexpensive lunch in the CBD as well as the best philly cheesesteak I’ve ever had. I knew Rick’s had to be good because one of my favorite hard-​ass reviewers «Michael K» gave it a rare 5-​stars (read his informative review, It is spot on).
RICK’S TAKE OUT TAKEAWAYS:
1. You WILL have to wait in line (that is 99% hungry burly He-​men).
2. Don’t be a stooge, know your selection number in advance.
3. Nothing on the menu is more than $ 8, $ 10.50 with fries and cola.
4. Part of the fun is watching Rick simultaneously grill 7 or 8 orders.
5. Thankfully the bun is not Leidenheimer but a buttery freezer roll.
6. Get your meat covered in melted cheese & slathered in maynez.
7. Free Refills!
POPULAR HERE:
#2 chicken and provolone $ 6.75, #3 steak & shrimp $ 7.95, #4 Hawaiian Steak $ 6.75, the Cuban $ 7.75.
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I love this place!!! The surf and turf is one of my favorite sandwiches. The hawaiian steak (i think this is the name) is also really good. Super nice people. Pretty quick to say it’s made literally right in front of you. Always a good, quick eat when downtown.

I’ve been coming here whenever I work nearby this place. I have the «Surf & Turf» with fries and a large coke. Fills me up for lunch and dinner. Even the guy that mans the grill knows what I want ahead of time even though I don’t go there everyday.
Just try it once and it’ll be good.

Horrible food. Too much grease on the Cuban Sandwich … Tasted terrible. Will never eat there again.

The «Philly» style cheesesteak sandwiches from Rick’s Grille in the food court of Place St. Charles might be the best cheesesteak I’ve ever had. The #3 Surf ‘n Turf (a New Orleans twist with shrimp and beef) is awesome. It is definitely a heart clogger because in addition the massive amounts of cheese they melt on at the end you have to get it with the buttered bun with mayo. As long as you’re going for delicious, go all the way.
People from Philly (and The Liberty) can eat their hearts out because Rick’s is amazing.
Rick himself runs the kitchen as does a great job. He will call out to people six or seven deep in the line to ask what they are having so he can get their order on the grill. Rick understands that people only have so much time during their lunch hour and wants to get their food out as quickly as possible.
Next time you’re craving an unhealthy, delicious cheesesteak and you’re in the CBD, check out Rick’s.

A tiny correction. I think the name of the place has an E at the end of GrillE? Sorry! Not trying to be nitpicky or anything :)
Anyway, this place is in a food court called «The Balcony Cafes» in Place St. Charles. *here’s the website:
I’m not quite sure on when everything is open, but if you go between normal lunch hours on weekdays (11:00 — 2:00) you’ll be fine for sure.
What I love about this place is that they cook whatever you order right in front of you! Also the cook is SUPER friendly and asks you exactly what you want i.e. cheese/​mayo, lettuce/​tomato, etc. so you don’t end up with something on your sandwich that you don’t want! :) We all had those experiences where you order food and find out there’s an ingredient in there that you don’t like and it makes you go (-.-) … well not gonna happen here!
The line is usually not too long but you can tell the place is by far more popular than many other places on the same floor, so you know these people are waiting to get something yumm haha!
The most popular items the times I’ve been there are probably the Surf n Turf (#3) or Rick’s Special (#1); but hey, get whatever your heart desires :)

The cook here is AWESOME. He is one of the most friendliest people I have ever met. Aside from their great service, everything I have tried here is good. I usually get the steak salad with blue cheese dressing. Great quality food.