We have been coming here for several years and have never been disappointed. We even had our wedding party here 3 years ago. We stop into the bar occasionally for a cocktail or two when in the area. We were pleasantly surprised that they brought back the happy hour recently, but $5 per shrimp and $5 per slider is a bit much. Also, the $5 upcharge for a Woodford Old Fashioned didn't make me happy. $19 for an Old Fashioned! I thought I was in the Loop for a minute. Won't be back for a while. read more

Took my mom to Ditkas for brunch on a Saturday, the worse Saturday of all. It was snowing, the roads were horrible but we just HAD to go. Madre had the ham & cheese omelet, I had "The Fridge" named after a former Bears defensive lineman, William Perry, for it's size (if you're asking, yea I Googled this). The burger was huge and tasty! Mom's breakfast was pretty basic. The service was spectacular. Since it was only brunch that I had, I would love to go back and try their pot roast nachos because I've heard they're bomb. I'd also love to try steak or pork chops. Until next time Ditka! read more

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Good food. Perfect menu for watching sports and hanging out. Pot roast nachos are fabulous. Very busy Sunday for brunch. A little pricey 4.88 for a miller lite. Amanda our bartender is great. We stop in monthly. Great location to meet friends from all directions. read more

Ditka's Oakbrook - Sitting at the bar watching sports - American Near Me - Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois

I don't know what it is about this location but i have the hardest time getting my food served to me the way I want it. First the good- the bartenders pour good drinks and the bar is a pretty popular place to be after work. The appetizers are usually quite good and maybe that's where I should stop. But it's my entree that seems to always suffer. I mean- given all the steak houses in town- how hard is it to get a filet grilled to a medium rare? On this night it was definitely well done. Oh well. I seem to have tons of business dinners here so they will have a chance again soon to prove to me they can do it right! read more

I was lucky enough to attend a CEU (continuing education unit for nurses) at this venue. They offer complimentary valet parking, which by the way I think is completely ridiculous in the suburbs, for those who are too lazy to walk. I was greeted by every single Ditka's employee that I passed from the valet to the hostess to the bus boy. Friendly much? Our short presentation was held in a small private room that fit 4 tables that each sat 10 people, intimate yet spacious. Their open bar was well stocked with top shelf liquors and the servers would continuously be offering to top off my glass of chardonnay. Passed appetizers included juicy filet mignon sliders topped with horseradish sauce & caramelized onions, grilled chicken satay with peanut sauce, and larger than life shrimp cocktail served in delightfully cute shot glass layered with lettuce, shrimp cocktail sauce & adorned with a lemon and celery stick. I would definitely return for lunch or dinner after having just a sampling for their menu. read more

Very strong drinks! Had an appletini and dirty martini.. Loved my salmon and asparagus. Had crab bisque soup and a Greek salad to start; delicious!! My chocolate cheesecake dessert was yummy too. Great service, a bit pricey -maybe paying for the name? Hehe... Fancy joint but calm, cool atmosphere. Be careful where you park, I seen tow truck drivers circling. Free valet when I went though, maybe for the holidays. Enjoyed my evening, will gladly return read more

Ditka's Oakbrook - Salmon, asparagus, rice.. Dirty martini, yum - American Near Me - Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois

Have been to Ditkas many times over the years and always enjoyed the Pot Roast Nachos, Steak and Lobster tails. We were going to dine there in August when my son and his fiance came to visit, BUT they no longer serve lobster tails (a favorite of mine and his fiance). What a disappointment. I hope they reconsider the lobster tails as they were fantastic. Food and ambiance is always great as well as the service, but lobster tails need to be added back on to the menu. PLEASE put them on the menu again. Thank you. read more

Just want to say that we have visited Ditka's on more than one occasion during COVID and they are following all protocols! We have felt extremely safe there and have continued to enjoy our meals over the years. Dinner tonight was fantastic. Can't wait for our next visit. read more

Very disappointing. Went there this past Saturday night. We first ordered the seafood tower. The oysters were just awful. Shrimp was good. The crab legs were still frozen. Ahi Tuna was okay. Our salads were almost frozen. The entrees were fine. Not great but okay. Service was not very good at all. They rarely came by to check on us and it took a long time to order. They didn't seem to know the menu. We will not be going back. read more

Food good, but don't ask for any spice removed-allergies be damned. Pricey. Good drinks.

Ditkas has great atmosphere both booths and tables. Our server was prompt filling our cocktail order and checked back with us throughout our dinner. We started with the pot roast nachos which were delicious. Our meal went downhill from there. Shrimp scampi was hardly eatable because of the overuse of red pepper flakes, taken home for a family member who loves spicy flavor. Eggplant parmigiana was good but the pasta served with it was like something out of a jar, thick tomato paste sauce, lacking flavor. Chicken piccata was also bland lacking and lemon flavor. Maybe just stick with steak. Do not believe we will make a return trip. read more

Great lunch. Pork chop, chicken piccata, fillet, shrimp Cobb salad for our group .Jorge ,our waiter, was most professional, attentive , and extremely pleasant!As were the wait staff. Will be back and make to ask for Jorge.He made our meal special on our 50 th Anniversary.Thank you Jorge. read more

Great food and great customer service. We will be back! Staff was attentive, thanks to Jorge!

First time back in a few years and it was way better than the good it was before. Great, upscale atmosphere. Awesome bread rolls and whipped butter. Loved the pot roast nachos. The burgers and Mac n cheese are great. The best surprise was the Manchego chicken my wife had. Perfectly crusted chicken is in a rich cream with spinach and gnocchi. They also have a great selection of specialty desserts and ice creams. See pictures. read more

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Came here for Mother's Day and let's say my mom left very happy! I was the only one who didn't get the prime rib which I regretted because everyone raved about how good it was. For me, I got the ribeye(ordered rare), and my steak was a tad bit over cooked for my liking. I love shrimp cocktail and theirs was so good. Really big juicy shrimp with a great cocktail sauce. read more

Ditka's Oakbrook - Colossal Shrimp Cocktail - American Near Me - Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois

No one likes peels in their mashed potatoes. Seriously Ditka's used to have the best mashed potatoes. Then some idiot (probably the lazy dude who hated peeling potatoes) decided to change the recipe, and leave the peels on. YUCK! read more

Ditka's food was AWESOME! I went one night - and it was so good that I went back the next day! The server recommended the scallops. They did NOT disappoint! I also had the Mike's ice cream pie and it was WAY huge for just me. I had them box half of it and took it to the hotel front desk staff. The next night, the server recommended the salmon. It was SCRUMPTIOUS! I got the toffee ice cream and it was delicious as well. The server on my first visit was great - friendly, excellent advice, attentive, all of that. The 2nd day the server was friendly and offered great advice, but she was somewhat inattentive. And the guy with the bread, he came by and quickly dropped it on the table and kept moving...no hello or smile or anything. Another point of annoyance, the silverware and plates were not clean...that is disturbing for a place of this caliber. All in all, this place was great. If I go back to visit with family or friends, I will take them there. read more

Went here for Mother's Day the food was excellent. The only thing better than the food was our server Mikayla. DItka's is lucky to have her. read more

First of all, when you have a party of 30 in the Coach's Room, and you have a limited menu, make sure to get the food out a little quicker. Let me start at the beginning. Appetizers were 50/50. The shrimp cocktail was one large shrimp in a glass with coctail sauce. The shrimp was overcooked and tough. But the Artichoke Parmesian Crustini was fabulous. After a while of chatting with everyone, we sat down and heard a few speaches. Then the servers took our orders from the limited menu. I ordered the Wedge, and I thought I would give them a second chance at the shrimp by ordering the Surf n' Turf, and for dessert I ordered the Key Lime Pie. Here is where the planning on their part didn't work out. After ordering our salads, it took fifteen (15) minutes to bring them out! What? There were two salad choices. It doesn't take 15 minutes to prepare 30 salads. I know. I've worked in fine restaurants. You prepare most of your salads beforehand so that they can come out quickly. The meal did come out soon after we were finished with salads. I was very disappointed in the Shrimp Scampi on the Surf n' Turf. They just don't know how to cook shrimp. The medallions were fantastic. The desserts came out, and I wish I had chosen the Flourless Chocolate Cake instead of the Key Lime Pie. Too much sweet, not enough Key Lime. I can't go more than two stars because of the double-dose of poor shrimp and the slow salads. Don't know if I'll ever go back. read more

We went Xmas eve and as usual it's crowed and loud which is expected. This time I ordered the crab cakes. Worst meal I've ever ordered. They were way over seasoned . All I tasted was salt, or some kind of salty seasoning. As much as I like Ditkas, I was extremely disappointed. So I didn't eat my dinner, thank god I got a salad or I'd have starved. read more

Ditka's Oakbrook - American Near Me - Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois

The food was amazing but the fact that the servers really did not know much about the menu or anything was really offputting. Most questions I asked were not answered and I was given answers that had nothing to do with my questions. We came with a party of 11 and were placed in a room separate. Really nice area and the bread rolls with the butter was amazing. I ended up with a dry aged tomohawk which was spectacular. I just wished the service was much better for the price point the food comes at. Other than that it was great and we all had a great time. read more

Ditka's Oakbrook - American Near Me - Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois

Went to the Oakbrook location for my mother's birthday. I ordered the 8 ounce filet and what I got was maximum 4.5 ounces. When I brought it to my waiters attention he agreed and brought over the manager. I asked him if he thought my steak was a half pound and he said it was before it was cooked. No solution, no offer to order something else, nothing. Just too bad if you don't like it I don't care just pay $48.00 and I'm not going to even try to correct this. I'm a cook and know what an 8oz steak looks like. What ever happened to trying to make your customer happy? I added a star because the little overpriced steak was good. read more

I have been to Ditka's a few times. I dined there a couple nights ago with my girlfriend but it has been a few years since my last visit. The first thing that caught my eye was the condensed menu or what seemed to be a smaller menu from the last time I visited. That seems to be the only main change to the restaurant that I noticed. They also have free valet parking which is a plus for the location. On to the dining experience. My girlfriend and I had reservations at 7:30 pm on a Thursday night. We arrived at 7:15 pm and we were seated right away. There is a good wine list but a limited beer selection. We tried (8) eight dishes. Our meal was good but there really wasn't a WOW factor. This isn't a bad thing but it's something that I look for that makes any restaurant stand out from the others. Fresh Calamari (Appetizer) - Lightly breaded and well seasoned. This was a well executed dish. The calamari was not over breaded and over seasoned. One of the best I've had and I've tried fried calamari everywhere. Cowboy Oyster Shooter (Appetizer) - Not in the mood to order a dozen or a half dozen oysters then this is the way to go. Shucked oyster with cocktail sauce and Tabasco vinaigrette in a shot glass. The quick, simple and fresh way to get your oyster craving or sampling done. Crab Bisque (Appetizer) - Creamy and flavorful. It does make you want more. Smashed Red Skin Potatoes (Side) - Rustic prepared mashed potatoes but nothing to write home about. Simple and straight forward. Corn Tamale Cake (Side) - Sweet and spicy. The heat comes from the salsa. A tasty side but I'm on the border if I would order this again or not. Halfback Size Filet Mignon (Entrée) - 8oz Filet Mignon cooked to order. We had added the Roasted Garlic Crust. A good cut of meat with a good sear. A good sear makes all the difference on a steak and they cooked the steak perfect to what was ordered. The Roasted Garlic Crust may have over whelmed the steak in my opinion. Colorado Lamb Chops (Entrée) - (2) Two double Lamb Chops with an oven dried orange-mint compote and aged balsamic port gastrique. The lamb was cook well and the gastrique paired perfect with it. The orange-mint compote was flavorful but I am personally not a fan of mint with my savory meal. Everyone has different tastes and people do like the classic mint and lamb combination but not myself. Mike's Ice Cream Pie (Dessert) - I can't remember exactly what was in this dessert. So please for give me if I got this wrong. But there was just to much to remember. So as far as I can remember, it's vanilla, chocolate and toffee ice cream on an Oreo cook crust with an M&M and toffee shell with chocolate and raspberry sauce. The size of the this dessert caught both of us of guard. It was the size of a softball. It could have easily served 4 people. It took about 10-15 min just to finish this dessert. With the exception of a short 10-15 min wait for our Entrées, our dinning experience at Ditka's was over all good time. I would come back and recommend it to others. After all, it's "Da Coach"! read more

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My husband, two children and I had a great dinner. My food, French onion soup and scallops, was perfect. They did run out of bread so my children couldn't have the grilled cheese they wanted, but there were other options. Service was excellent as well, very attentive. read more

Ditka's Oakbrook - A great portion of rich French onion soup - American Near Me - Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois

Food was great. Service fast. Drinks deliciousness. Waitress funny and knowledgeable. Give nice tip!!

Beautiful place but the chicken piccata was awful no breading just scrambled eggs on top of dried out chicken. Not much sauce to help it out. I won't go back. read more

Overpriced food and chaotic service. While the food itself tasted good and the banana cream pie was FANTASTIC, we had to actively hunt down the entrees we ordered. Some items made their way out of the kitchen, while others were lost in the shuffle. read more

This is the Bears year! From the defense being absolutely dominant to Mitch really starting to come into his own, we have a great chance to make a run for sure! When deciding where to go for the annual holiday meal, Ditka's seemed like the only true option. After all, one of the greatest bears legends ever graced the halls of the place and built it with his own two paws. Christmas was great, the new year was on the horizon, and we needed to end the year with a bang. After passing by the large sign countless time and dreaming that some day we would enter into the abyss that is Ditka's, it was finally time. I forgot to put pomade in my hair so the wind was definitely a factor when it came to the overall volume and structure of my beautiful mane. We walked through the revolving door and I had to prevent myself from staying inside for another go around. After exiting the surprise amusement park ride, I had to adjust my locks and make sure I looked professional. We were seated immediately in the middle of the room, which was nice because I was able to get a 360 degree view, making sure there wasn't any surprises that I wasn't aware of. Our waiter treated us soon after being seated and he was just wonderful. He was witty and helpful, basically listing off the entire menu with suggestions of his favorite dishes when asked. I passed on the first round of beers because I was still working on riding myself of the hangover that I had acquired from the night previous. The steaks on the menu were still a rich mans game even on the lunch menu, so I had to look elsewhere. I pondered in thought as I viewed the list of foods, and eventually decided to choose the prime rib sandwich. By the time I made this decision, it was time to get in on the beer, because I check my watch and it said Miller time. Our waiter came out with three beers, one for myself and the other two for some of my colleagues. He poured one normally into a frosty glass, but performed some wizardry with the next two, pouring both at the same time with one hand. I felt like I was at the cirque du sole, and had no idea we'd be getting dinner and a show. Shortly after, the appetizers we ordered came out. The coconut shrimp was placed on a bed of boom boom sauce or something like that, and the calamari came with cocktail and tartar sauces. The calamari was good, but lacked flavor in the light breading it was encompassed by. The shrimp was absolutely outstanding. The crispy crust was packed with flavor, and the sauce seemingly punched me in the face, giving me a concussion of deliciousness. I took some of the residual sauce and dipped my calamari into it, boosting the tastiness of the squid tenfold. It only took about 15 minutes for our entrees to reach our table, and I was blown away. The prime rib was sliced thin and piled higher than my hopes for the bears this season. It was topped with beautifully sautéed onions and mushrooms dancing in a subtle horseradish sauce, who were tucked into bed by a blanked of melty cheese. On the side came Parmesan truffle fries, which I had to pay an extra fee to experience. After my first bite, I believe I was experiencing nirvana. The prime rib was so tender and flavorful, I finally felt like I was visiting flavortown in the passenger seat of Guy Fieri's convertible. The fries were underwhelming, so that was disappointing. They were just soggy and tasted almost the same as the regular fries, making the extra few dollars we spent on them feel like a waste. We finished and just when I thought we were ready to leave, made the mistake of looking at the dessert menu. Not to say the desserts were bad in any sense of the word, but it was going to put me over the edge. We decided on the banana cream pie and the cheesecake. They were delivered with a gorgeous presentation that was destroyed by us heathens sitting at the table within minutes. After the meal, I did some meditation to truly see what it would be like being Mike Ditka in his own restaurant. Would I be happy with the service and food that I consumed that day? The answer to these and all my other self proposed questions was of course absolutely. I almost went out and bought a bears sweater vest, and I would have had I not been half unconscious on my couch. I can't wait for the day I can someday meet Coach Ditka and shake his hand, thanking him not only for the success he brought the bears, the success he brought to the film industry in the cinematic classic "Kicking and Screaming," but also the success he brought to the restaurant industry with Ditka's. Everything he touches turns to gold, and I would someday love to shake his hand so I too could turn to gold. Thank you coach, Super Bears Super Bowl!!! -Fries read more

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Food was amazing. The service was great for a busy night and the ambiance of the restaurant was awesome.

Still a huge fan of the breakfast at this place. The only downside to the whole experience is the terrible parking lot with the suburban drivers who can't seem to park their ginormous vehicles in the lines. Plus, they offer free valet, but the furthest spot is probably three hundred feet from the entrance, so you feel silly using it, yet are often forced to because all the spots are taken or unusable outside of valet. This time around I got the steak and eggs which is two small filets instead of a strip steak or flank steak. Perfect medium and the hash browns are made WITHOUT onions for once - bonus there. Husband always gets two eggs with bacon and toast. Service is excellent and they accommodate large and small parties with ease. read more

I brought my parents here for a special occasion and everyone enjoyed their dinner. We started off with the pot roast nachos, which had a good amount of melted ooey gooey cheese. I was happy with the coffee rubbed delmonico and the bf surprisingly finished his 16 oz new york strip. My dad also enjoyed the new york strip and my mom ordered the pork chops, which was a huuuuuge serving. The lobster mac and cheese was so-so and everyone liked the spinach and mushrooms. Overall, the meal was good. What I wasn't happy with was where they sat us. We had proper reservations and they sat us in the booths next to the bar. What they didn't mention is how loud and noisy that section would be. We could barely have a conversation without yelling across the table and leaning on the table. Not very considerate of them, especially when my parents are senior citizens! It really did kill the mood and dining experience. I would have definitely given this place 4 stars if it weren't for the poor seating choice. read more

Came here for my B-Day, had a reservation and was seated promptly. The staff was very friendly and courteous. I ordered the pork chop. Not the best pork chop I've had but still enjoyed the perfectly cooked chop. It's also kid friendly and very family oriented steakhouse which is always a plus. read more

Ditka's Oakbrook - Pork Chop - American Near Me - Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois

My date and I had dinner at Ditka's in Oakbrook on Saturday, October 9th. The food was excellent and we expected it would be. However, the service was exceptional. Our waiter Gato is the reason I use the word "exceptional." Not only is he a true professional, but Gato exudes confidence, kindness, generosity of spirit and some many other qualities you want to believe that people who work in the hospitality industry will possess. Few, however do. Gato is a true asset to Ditka's. He made the various food courses a dining experience rather than just serving food to two people having a nice dinner. I cannot say enough about Gato. He deserves to be noticed, praised and complimented on his pure professionalism and excellence with which he does his job. Thank you again Gato! Namaste. Marty & Marianne read more

Something is seriously wrong if your experience was not at least 4-star. Usually if there is a bad experience to be had, it happens to me. I am the one who usually has the 2 or 3 star when everyone else has at least the 4-star. So let me say this. You know you are not going to a burger joint to eat ~ leave the burgers for the kids and step out of your comfort zone and try something else. Pace yourself so you have room for dessert. Every course was totally enjoyed starting with the highly recommended nachos. The sides are ample for 2 to share. I believe only the steaks require a side dish. There is a large bar that sort of separates 2 dining areas. Do yourself a favor and make a reservation. The downside to this restaurant is the location. Currently there is a great deal of construction so that you can only enter from 22nd Street. We did not know that and drove around in the underground, deserted parking lot waiting to be carjacked. However, now you know, so you will be prepared. Don't know when construction will be complete, make sure to ask when you call to make your reservation. Our server ~ Micheala ~ was delightful, helpful, knowledgeable, and provided us with excellent service. We are planning our return visit ~ to try something else. read more

This place was one of the noisest restaurants we have been too. We had 7:45 p.m. reservation on a Saturday night, and they had us seated right on time. This was a plus as the place was full. The food was great. I had the Pork Chop with Cherry sauce, outstanding, with Sweet Potatoes it is heavenly. I tried the Sweet Corn Tamale cake as a side, a few people at our table tried it, but it was a little too spicy for us. Drinks were overpriced. Which we found out at the bar. Can't believe that too many people pay $22.00 a glass for the Kick Ass Red by Ditka. I would have tried it but I was happy with the Brassfield Serenity for about half of that price. read more

Ditka's Oakbrook - American Near Me - Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois

I just love this restaurant! The price is reasonable, service is always good & the food is amazing, especially the home made ice cream. I always have the butter pecan ice cream or the creme brûlée. Now for the negatives, the bathroom is always cold and the parking lot is too small for a restaurant of this size. Neither of these things will keep me away from Ditka's. read more

Ditka's Oakbrook - Sitting in a cozy booth w/my hubby while the Blackhawks and Capitals strive to win today's game. Go Blackhawks!!!! - American Near Me - Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois

Super friendly people work here. They are very professional and helpful. The drinks were pretty and the onion soup was great. We were here for lunch and everything was delicious. I think I loved the mashed potatoes the best. read more

Ditka's Oakbrook - American Near Me - Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois

Took my wife and two kids to celebrate our birthdays. I regret ordering the steak - dry aged boneless ribeye. Why would you pay $50 for a piece of meat, without proper seasoning or any sides? I'm not a cave man - was expecting more flavor. Wife got the burger...ok not great. Quantity over quality. Dessert was the saving grace. Coconut cream pie was the best I've ever had. Next time I feel like dropping $120 for dinner I'll be going somewhere else. read more

We have been frequenting Ditkas for years. Have gone with family and friends for many many occasions and nights out. Went extra during Covid to support their business during hard times. We have been taking our son there since he was born and they always provided us with a high chair. Had reservations for this evening and went with our now 4 year old and 10 month old daughter. We haven't needed a high chair in a couple years due to him being to big and her being to little. They no longer provide high chairs. This is not a family friendly establishment. They do not want your kids there. So before you get all dressed up for a nice dinner out with your family, make sure to make reservations for a restaurant that welcomes all of you and appreciates your business. read more

Great family restaurant atmosphere and top notch food. We were all from out of town at a work event and all were impressed. Our waitress did a great job explaining dry aged steak (better than I could) so we tried the dry aged tomahawk special. One of the best steaks I've ever had!! Cocktails, scallops, and desserts were on point read more

Ditka's Oakbrook - Dry-aged tomahawk steak - incredible!! - American Near Me - Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois