Redstone American Grill

My wife and I had date night last night and chose Redstone as our «kitchen table». The service was excellent! I built a burger, which was excellent as well. I have two critique’s regarding my visit, I had a salad, that was hearty and tasty, with the exception of the ranch dressing, It left a lot to be desired. The other suggestion is, since you serve hearty Burger’s, perhaps steak fries would accompany them better than the shoestring fries I was served. Otherwise, my visit would be 5 stars.

First time here, and we are happy and very full. Was in no way a healthy meal but delicious none the less. We shared many things — baked crab dip, lobster bisque, wedge of corn bread (served with maple brown sugar butter — yum!) and the chicken and ribs combo. Even the fries and cole slaw sides were very good. One drink each and we’re both a little buzzed. Ambiance is nice, good music and lots of laughs. They even give birthday desserts with fireworks! A little pricey but will definitely come back.

For Christmas, my aunt and uncle gave us a gift card here. I was excited because hey, free food, right? Then I looked at the menu… I HATE slabs of meat. I see a bloody steak and all I can think of is the poor cow letting out a weak moo as he is led to the slaughterhouse. I was ready to give this gift card away until I saw the brunch menu…
And so we brunched!
This place is really gorgeous when you walk in. They have fireplaces to the left and right upon entry and in the very middle of the joint is a huge square bar. Outside is what looks like a great place to go for drinks. They have a nice fire pit that was going on a Sunday morning in the middle of January. It looks like they have a separate bar outside that serves the patio. This, of course, could not be confirmed because it was 11 am in January and no one sits outside to drink in 30 degree weather.
Brunch starts with a nice, warm loaf of lemon poppyseed bread. It was absolutely delicious. If you are like me and always stealing your friends lemon poppyseed muffins when they get salads at Portillo’s, you will be incredibly happy with this. A huge bonus that they let you take any that is leftover home. They offer small plates, breakfast, lunch, and a never-​ending brunch. The never-​ending brunch IS NOT a buffet. They just keep the plates coming until you cannot handle anymore.
We ordered a whole order of the cornbread to start. This was divine. It was incredibly moist and the maple butter had a nice sweet flavor to it. I ordered the french toast but I am quite traditional when it comes to brunch. It was pretty amazing as far as french toast goes. They use a challah bread so it is a lot thicker, softer, and fluffier than a texas toast french toast.
Brunch has $ 3 mimosas! Yes, you read that right! $ 3 mimosas! I can’t comment on the Bloody Mary’s but the mimosas have the cheapest price point I have ever experienced at brunch. They don’t put a drink menu on the table. We asked and they are happy to bring one but we just knew what we wanted.
With drinks and the pre-​meal cornbread, we got out of there for around $ 50 for 3 people. Normally, boyfriend and I go for a breakfast at the diner down the street from us and pay $ 25 for just the two of us without booze. Unless you are out to get hammered, this place is a steal for brunch.

Poor food and service. No management involved
Not a good experience
Hair was found on my walleye.

Went just before the start of dinner service on a very cold Sunday.
We’re from the northwest suburbs and my first reaction upon entering was «welcome to Stoney River» which is in the Deer Park shopping center. An almost identical layout.
I’m not going to do a deep dive here, except to say that the prices were higher than what we were expecting, so we kept it to entrees and water as we weren’t looking to drop a ton of money on this meal.
I went with a basic hamburger. Unfortunately, their basic hamburger goes for $ 15. It was good enough… but not $ 15 good.
My wife had a half-​slab of ribs. They didn’t look particularly impressive on the plate, but she said they were good.
For dessert, we couldn’t resist their triple-​layer chocolate cake with whipped cream and a scoop of vanilla ice cream and chocolate sauce on the side. $ 10 was a bit of a yellow flag, but it was worth it and probably saved the meal from just being slightly better than average.
Overall, this is a restaurant that is in the mold of J. Alexander’s (and Stoney River).
If that works for you, then so be it.

The best thing about Redstone for me is the ambiance…
Yes, I really enjoy the menu and well prepared dishes here, but the mood, vibe, lighting… just hits every mark for me… and I like that its situated AWAY from a mall and away from the Oak Brook hustle and bustle… perfect, more serene location… and room to breathe…
its a little curvy and twisty to find, stay on Butterfield, to Renaissance, then right on Lincoln Center… yes, I sometimes get lost revisiting this place but I’m also geographically challenged…
It’s one of my favorite places to meet up with friends in the area… ya know when you just want to hang out, have a drink, low-​key night, chill and be surrounded by a nice crowd and comfortable vibe, without feeling like your in a bar? or pick up joint? (suddenly, Clubhouse comes to mind) well, there’s something unpretentious and cozy about Redstone…
Its reminiscent of a ski lodge you’d walk into in Colorado…(minus the mountains and skis.).
Lighting is warm & subdued, interior gives off a cabin décor & feel with lots of dark hues, wood, stone and fireplace… I LOVE the outdoor seating with big fire pits and heat lamps… a great area to kick back and take in your surroundings while sipping on a cocktail or glass of wine and enjoying the company your with.
My favorite time to come here is early spring or fall… just as the weather starts to get a bit of a chill, I can’t resist anything with a fire… if you can grab a seat outside, DO IT… fire pits can accommodate parties of 4+…there is an outdoor bar too.
The indoor bar is not huge and can fill up quickly during peak hours… this place packs a decent crowd and SOME nights its more of a ‘booty soup’ (no, it is nowhere near a «Clubhouse» experience)…but there are attractive people floating around and the age group is diverse… especially on weekends.
For dinner, I typically go with their specials. I usually find something interesting versus off the menu… My whitefish entrée was delicious… grilled perfectly with a light lemon sauce served with basmati rice… so light, flavorful and moist. My side of grilled mushrooms were shared and devoured within minutes… Can’t go wrong with the pan seared Swordfish and Fresh Fish specials like Mahi Mahi… I was happy to see Kim Crawford Sauvignon Blanc on the wine list which paired perfectly with my fish entrée…good selection of wines here…
Our waiter was nice and checked on us a few times… refilling our glasses as needed.
Attentive, but not overbearing… he did a great job explaining specials and catering to our needs.
Though I didn’t order an app this time around, I really enjoy the Woodfired flatbreads here. especially when I’m not looking for a meal and just want something to wash down my drinks… the Margherita or Fig & Prosciutto is my go to… plenty for 2 or 3… this is crispy, light and satisfying… if you like flatbread, try this… Jerk Chicken fondue is another great choice as well as the Buffalo jumbo shrimp (yummm.a little buffalo kick served w/​blue cheese.)
Redstone has some good steak choices as well as ribs and chicken though I rarely go that route unless I have a craving for it, I’m usually enamored by the fish choices… Prices are about inline with Clubhouse, little less… If I want a great steak I’d probably venture to Gibson’s or Capital Grille in the area… but they do know how to make a good steak, nonetheless… Great lunch specials and the daily soup offerings are so good!
Get there on a Thur. and try the Wild Mushroom with Brandy Cream soup…(if your a mushroom lover like me).
What can I say, I really like Redstone.ALOT.
Worth checking out…

Absolutely amazing. Though this place is quite pricey, it is totally worth it if you’re coming here for a special occasion. I came here for my birthday once and then returned this time for my parents anniversary. After two amazing times I had to write a review. First off the surroundings are amazing. It’s in a low key spot, nice and quiet. Also, there’s outside seating by a pond. It is beautiful and there is a fire pit. Along with seating, there is an outside bar. On the inside there is a bar in the middle and there is comfortable, quiet, and enjoyable seating for all parties around the room. Secondly, the staff are extremely polite and fun. The greeter, the waiter, even the manager all made sure we had a fantastic time there. We came on a slow random night in the middle of a snow storm, and sure enough, they were there to greet us and make sure we had a good experience. If this is how good it is on a slow night, I can’t imagine how amazing they must be when they have their best staff available! And finally, the food. My family and I had a meal and wine here. We all shared some of their moscato which I have to say was one of the most amazing tasting moscatos I’ve ever had. I had steak, my brother had chicken, my parents had fish, and my other brother had some combination plate. All of us equally agreed it was the best food we’ve ever had, which is saying a lot for me especially, since I have dined at some very exquisite places. Since they nailed every type of dish, I’m sure anything you order here will leave you completely satisfied. I will most definitely return again for other occasions, dates, and about any chance I get. Definitely try it!

Still love this place and their drinks. Atmosphere is the best. The past few times, the food has been a bit bland? Not sure if the chef changed or what. I’ll keep coming back.

Is there a way to give LESS than one star? Beautiful restaurant, really disappointing food and then insultingly expensive to boot. $ 75 for two people eating lunch without any alcohol. Really? Really fatty prime rib dip sandwich and fatty pork slider app. My husband quietly made a crack that they ran across the street to get the fries from McDonalds and then threw seasoning on them. That actually could be true. We had the banana cream pie for dessert which was tasty but really just pudding and bananas. Server was wonderful and place was lovely, but we pay for taste and the food fell way short of the mark.

I went to Redstone for a holiday lunch celebration. Plenty of free self parking, business casual. It’s a lovely restaurant, huge stone fireplace, warmly decorated. Service was just OK, no water on the tables. I did not ask for any, and it never did come. The lunch menu was OK, sandwiches, salads, flatbreads. I had the rotisserie chicken Chopped salad-​it was a flavorful combo of greens, optional blue cheese, golden raisins, corn kernels, some chicken, with a tasty, slightly sweet dressing. My companions were a bunch of ladies, mostly enjoying salads. A little bread basket would have been a nice addition. A fellow diner had a steak salad, the portion seemed quite small. We waited a while, hers was the only plate that was delayed coming out of the kitchen. Waiter explained delay only after the dish arrived. Not too many leftovers at the table. It’s a beautiful restaurant, food was okay, but a few little «extras,» and a little more attentive service would have made Redstone a standout instead of just another restaurant.

The atmosphere is dark and has a very chill vibe. There was a fire going outside with people hanging out around it which was cool to pull up to. I like dark restaurants with comfortable seats.
You can see the chickens spinning in the oven with the wood which was pretty cool.
Our server was Bradley. I know this because the hostess told me and he did as well. Perfect hand off.
Bradley explained the restaurant concept beautifully. Knowing that the kitchen makes everything in house and flys fish in daily is a big deal to me. Bradley offered great drink options and the restaurant has a decent wine list. The bar has pineapple slices in large vodka filled containers on it. Great for vodka lovers. I’d rather have a great glass of wine. So I did.
The calamari and shrimp was cooked perfectly and had amazing flavors. The cornbread was over the top great. I’m eating it right now for breakfast as I type this.
I had the ribs, which had a great smokey flavor and a nice sauce. I asked the manager (a really nice lady) for more sauce which she brought to the table herself. I do believe the manager also brought the cornbread to the table as well. Great work there. A lot of managers would have sent someone else with the things we requested.
My mother in law had the wedge salad that is probably the second best wedge salad I’ve ever tasted.
My kids had burgers that they loved. The smoke does add a salty profile that is different if your kids don’t like that type of thing. They also loved the fries and ate most of the fries that came with my ribs.
There was a party going on behind us in a semi private area behind us. I’d do a small get together here in the future.
Overall I love this place and will be back with my wife for a kidless date night.
To the staff, I appreciate your teamwork. It’s evident your training program is great, (or Bradley is just that good… Or both!)
I’ve been a server trainer in many high end restaurants and was thoroughly impressed with this staff across the board. Great work.

Redstone American Grill is a great place to grab cocktails, appetizers, or dinner!
Location/​Atmosphere: ⁵⁄₅. The restaurant gives off a warm, bustling vibe. It is a little loud on a busy night, but not obnoxiously so. Parking is easy to find, or there is $ 4.00 valet offered at the door.
Service: ⁵⁄₅. We experienced excellent, friendly service here. The hostesses, servers, and manager were all attentive and genuinely friendly. Great job.
Food: ⁴⁄₅. Great wine list. The specialty cocktail list left something to be desired, but there were a few drinks that we tried that were good. Try the pineapple vodka concoction for a sweet buzz. Salads here are fresh and have generous portions. The rotisserie chicken is excellent.
Overall: Good choice for dinner or drinks in Oakbrook Terrace!

This review is for breakfast/​brunch only. I’ve never been here for regular lunch or dinner, and based on my experience today I don’t intend to.
The breakfast/​brunch/​lunch menu is nice enough, but there’s something that’s kind of over-​the-​top about the experience. Our «breakfast breads» brought to the table was actually a giant lemon poppy seed cake, with a big dollop of butter on top. My companion’s egg omelette was heavily smothered. And the hash browns were stuffed with cheese. All this is good if you are in the mood to gorge yourself, such as for a last meal. But for a regular breakfast, it’s all just a bit much.
But what really stuck in my craw was one experience I had with our waiter, Leigh. I had asked him, «How are the bloody marys here?» And his response was, «They are really great — you’ll love it.»
The bloody mary I was served had nice garnish, but absolutely no flavor whatsover. When I asked Leigh the waiter to mention to the bartender that a bloody mary would normally have horseraddish and Worcester sauce, his reseponse was, «Well, I don’t know much about bloody marys.»
For a lot of diners, this might not be a big deal. If you are reading this review, and my experience doesn’t apply to you, go ahead and eat here. But if you want a simple breakfast without a lot of gimmicks, there are lots of other great choices in the area. And get your cocktails served by someone who knows what they are talking about.

Celebrate my hubby’s birthday over the weekend at this fine establishment. It was kind of far for us, i think it took 4 tolls to actually get here but it was worth it. The restaurant and ambiance was beautiful. We were in a booth near the back which made it very romantic. Our server was very attentive and knowledgeable. The food was just ok to me. He had the filet with mac n cheese/​garlic mashed and i had the rotisserie chicken/​bbq ribs combo with green beans and fries. His filet was very tender and juicy and my food was delicious. We also had the chocolate cake, which was good, but hard, I think they needed to take it out of the fridge a little earlier. The cake definitely wasn’t as good as my favorite, Portillo’s chocolate cake, which was a disappointment, but not a deal breaker. Everything was good, but i wasn’t blown away.

First of all this place is hard to find– it’s not very visible from butter field so use your GPS. It’s very dark at night… the parking lot, the building, and the inside.
Food had its ups and downs. We got brisket hush puppies were good. The corn bread came with maple butter and it was amazing! Reminded me of Sunday morning breakfast at moms. The wedge salad was cold and crisp but the plate was too small for the dish. You couldn’t cut up the lettuce and eat easily off of it. The French onion soup was okay– too much pepper. We got the chicken with mashed potatoes and asparagus. Delicious, I just wish the chicken came with more of the sauce.
It was good but the ambiance kind of ruined it for us. It was okay.

Nice place! First time here. Interesting outdoor décor next to entrance. Plenty of patio space & a covered patio area. Liked the fireplace and the outdoor theme. Very nice. Smelled the ovens going all the way in the parking lot. Met a friend here for lunch. Good size place. Upscale place with modern indoor décor. Had rotisserie chicken. Very moist & flavorful. The service was excellent. Servers not even ours came by several times to check if we were ok & or needed the table cleared away. The pricing is a bit on the high side but not out of line w/​whats going on here. Worth ur stop.

I’m an Oregonian on my first trip to Chicago. My wife found great reviews for Redstone on Unilocal so we gave it a try.
We loved absolutely everything about it. Started with the jerk chicken fondue appetizer. So delicious with perfectly spiced chicken, apples, grapes, and toasted bread cubes. Then we split a grilled meatloaf entrée and capped it off with a wedge of absolutely unforgettable cornbread with maple butter. Service was perfect — attentive and friendly.
A beautiful dinner.

Friday Lunch was excellent, i shared the chicken noodle soup with a friend which was perfect and huge… wrong day to order soup on a 90 degree chicago day. Entrée as lumpy crab sandwich with arugla which was excellent with a side of beans which i didnt end up eating because i was full. I think our servers name was Rachel, very attentive!

Pretty decent experience at Redstone… the in-​laws live close by so we finally decided to try this place after years of driving by. Although the food was alright, something was just off.
We tried the jerk chicken fondue, which was good. A special of the night– thai chicken flatbread– which was good not great. Also tried the buffalo jumbo shrimp– finally something AMAZING.
Our server was annoying and made me feel like I was at TGI Fridays. and honestly she was so hype I kinda thought she was on something lol. And the whole ambiance of the place tbh was off. The booths are so old and not in a cute rustic way. The whole vibe is seriously like you’re at an old southern restaurant. Redstone desperately needs a total renovation… stat.

One word: Fabulous! Every time I have come to Redstone, the food and service has been fantastic. Nowadays this seems like a rare combination so congrats on the 5 stars!
Only cons are parking can get tight especially on the weekends with their awesome outdoor seating. Also a little pricey for food and drinks but well worth it!