Was here while my GRANDMOTHER was having surgery. Great service. Very hip environment. Grass Fed burger was OVER COOKED. It said 4 hot peppers.. i counted maybe 2, it said marble onions....like a pinch. ANGRY FRIES were awesome. Over all its burger joint and I was disappointed. Beer, Service, environment id give 4 stars. Id come back but not for thier burger. read more

Had the rambler burger! It was delicious and service on a Friday evening was super quick and friendly. The Parmesan fries were awesome too! Recommend getting an egg on it. Will definitely be back to try another burger. read more

DMK Burger Bar - Burgers Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Really good burgers, the chili I had was good but it could've been better. My best burger was and still is kangaroo burger in Japan but this one is in my top 5 read more

The burger was delicious (got the number 1) and the fries were excellent too. However, the service wasn't great. The food came out in a reasonable time, but the attention from the server was lacking (from taking my order, to refilling the water, which was only done once, to getting my check). Would definitely go back (maybe the service was a one time thing). It was also reasonably priced. read more

Hangover New Years Day brunch, a velvet robe purchased from the bartender, it was fake! It was really velour. We love the people here. The food is amazing! We also had many drinks, all of which were amazing. Oh and John and Aaron should be running the show. :P read more

DMK Burger Bar - Burgers Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Came here for the first time due to recommendations from friends and wow it did not disappoint the rambler burger paired with the parmesan truffle fries was so good I couldn't stop talking about it days after visiting, will definitely be back soon - the service was also phenomenal read more

DMK Burger Bar - The Rambler Burger with Parmesan Truffle fries - Burgers Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I've been here at least 10 times and it never ceases to amaze me. Everything about this place is delicious! The burger is just AH. So filling and filled with flavor in every bite (no seriously it is!) I ALWAYS get parmesan truffle fries #6 without bacon and extra chipotle sauce! Definitely on my top 5 best burger spots in Chicago! It's a little noisy to keep up conversations, but why would you want to talk when you can eat this tasty little guy, right? And I just heard they've opened in Evanston, so you know I'll be there every weekend. read more

DMK Burger Bar - Burgers Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

We had a $50 gift card to DMK Burger Bar, so we decided to stop in for a date night on a Friday evening. The atmosphere is lively and relaxed - Monte Python was playing on the TV screens while we ate dinner. We also saw a few tables with kids (we will definitely be coming back with our toddler at some point!). We ordered the bison burger with blueberry BBQ sauce, cheddar fries, a cobb salad and a vanilla milkshake. Everything was delicious! At the end of the meal, we had only spent $40, and apparently the gift card had to be used in one go, so our waitress suggested we get some mac and cheese to take home (which we gave to our son when we got home, and he loved it). Overall, this is a solid neighborhood burger place. The food is good, the atmosphere is welcoming and the service is friendly. We will absolutely be coming back! read more

Didn't expect it but, DMK Burger Bar was simply extremely good. The location is unbeatable. The menu is really outstanding, many good choices, I had to go with Lamb Burger, and it was incredible. Team is extremely welcoming and definitely will help you with everything. It's definitely worth it! read more

Guy Fieri steered me wrong! I was really excited to try this place after seeing it on DDD, but we were pretty let down. My friend got the salmon burger which was extremely salty! Not to mention the service was extremely slow and the music was VERY loud. Only saving grace was the truffle fries. read more

Terrible picture, but you're just going to have to believe the review. IT WAS DELICIOUS! I had a boozy vanilla malted milkshake with bourbon and OMGEEEEEEEE! I opted for my burger to be served on a waffle and that was definitely the right choice. Make sure to dip your burger in the syrup, yes I said in the syrup. You won't be sorry! read more

DMK Burger Bar - Burgers Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Friendly service, and a lively atmosphere. Very good burger and fries, with nice menu option. The bread is exceptional. read more

Me and my dad are visiting Chicago for IMTS, and needed a dinner place to stop at, it was so good we are gonna remember this place, I got the number 8 the classic cheese, it was so delicious!!! And me and my dad shared a small sea salt and pepper fry and it was enough for the 2 of us (so if your not a huge person or get full easily go with the small) I also got a Diet Coke and lemme tell you it was the best Diet Coke ever!! Sometimes there plain or just blah but this one was so delicious I only wanted 1 soda because i also got the vanilla shake which I 1000000% recommended the shakes they were amazing but the Diet Coke was sooo good I got a second one and put waiter was so nice and helpful!! If your looking for a nice dine in bar and grill this is your place!! read more

I'll give them 4. They earned it. Not sure I've ever given a 5. Solid beer list. Bartender and severs were very knowledgeable and kind. Explained the menu very quickly and and paired our beers with food. Food came out incredibly fast and they were busy. Food was piping hot. On point and just as I expected. I heard about this place probably 5 times before I came here. It's a great spot for a date, to bring the fam, with friends, or just sneak off and enjoy a burger and dinner solo at the bar. read more

DMK Burger Bar - Patty melt - Burgers Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Upon entering, it smells delicious as a result from mulled wine which I was given a sample upon sitting! Very delicious! But I was really wanting a Mimosa of some sorts. They did not have a traditional pineapple juice which is what I like to drink with my champagne but they did have pineapple sodas! I put the two together and it was awesome! I highly recommend!!! Onto the menu! Gourmet burgers with every topping imaginable! I order the classic patty melt that I ate every bite of! They top the burger with a balsamic glazed red onion that is a great choice!! Excellent hand cut crinkle cut French fries cooked to perfection!! To top it off, we were given fre samples of the Gingerbread Milkshakes that we're the perfect end to the perfect Saturday lunch!! Can't wait to go back!!! Very friendly staff too!! You should try this place if you have the chance!!! read more

DMK burger 3.5 stars. Solid burger spot but a bit over-hyped. My husband got the #7 (Big DMK) which is an upscale Big Mac. It was huge (apparently you can get it scaled down too, but we didn't know that). It was tasty but nothing special in my opinion. I preferred my Salmon burger. Seemed like the odd choice to get but the Thai curry aioli with the slaw was amazing! I've also never had anything really like it. The Wisconsin cheddar and scallion fries were yummy (and shareable). Service was very basic and average. (And I probably expected a little more since it is part of the DMK group too). It also seemed a little slow. While I would return if I was in the area, this isn't a "destination" in my book. read more

IF YOU HAVE CELIAC DO NOT GO HERE. They started frying waffles with the fries so they are cross contaminated and not gluten free anymore. Frying waffles for burgers? Really?? Countless better burgers in Chicago, the only good thing were the gluten free fries. Small Cheval is a better burger and has gluten free fries. read more

I'm still wondering what the deal was last night with this place. We were told it would be a 20 min wait (and it was) but I couldn't help looking at all the empty seats. Then there was a party of 3 that came in after us but was seated before we were. There's NO waiting area so standing around eating patrons is RUDE imo. On to the food! The two times I came before I had the salmon sandwich. This time I chose to try the veggie sandwich with the egg on top. It's texture is so gummy that I KNOW for a FACT I'll NEVER get it again. Had it not been for the egg, tomato and condiments I doubt that I would've been able to eat it. I also got the Parmesan truffle cream fries (I NEVER eat the truffle cream tho, thank goodness it's not directly on the fries but on the side). The presentation looks delicious tho. read more

DMK Burger Bar - Veggie sandwich with egg, Parmesan truffle fries - Burgers Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

We came on a Wednesday night and it was packed. Would recommend making a reservation if you have more than 2. The burgers were very tasty. Everyone enjoyed there's. I got the 8. I will definitely be tryin the big DMK (7) next time. The fries were my favorite part. The Blue Cheese and bacon fries were the best. Also recommend the Parmesan and truffle fries. read more

DMK Burger Bar - Birthday Boy enjoying his burger - Burgers Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

When I come to Chicago I always have to stop at this place this is by far my favorite burger place in town. I highly recommend the following : 1. The grass fed bison burger was delectable. 2. The turkey burger was Gobble Gobble. (Translation good As f**k.) 3. Must try the watermelon soda which is made fresh there. And you absolutely can't leave without experiencing the best truffled fries I have eaten from coast to coast. Service was nice and friendly. read more

DMK Burger Bar - Grass fed bison burger. Turkey burger. Truffled fries. - Burgers Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Absolutely love this place. I've been here probably 6-7 times in the last few years and it has always been flawless, making it one of my top burger spots. Anything you get here will be really good, the ingredients are fresh and everything is prepared masterfully. But I specifically recommend the bison burger, which comes with goat cheese and blueberry bbq sauce. It is a damn tasty sandwich, one of my favorites from any restaurant. Great cheddar fries...they have Merkt's here so you know it's a Midwestern comfort zone. Any place that offers Merkt's knows a thing or two about bringing customers back. And why not add a shake to your meal...those are delicious here too. Chocolate peanut butter is the one I've always liked. read more

The atmosphere is good for a date night or just grabbing a couple of drinks at the bar. Their food is always on point. Great burgers and perfectly cooked fries. Check this place out if you're looking for a casual bite. read more

This place is so damn good I had to stop going here and haven't been back in years. Not sure if they still do this, but they used to have a rewards program. We ate their a lot and after one meal the server said "congrats you won the 500 point reward!" We said thanks and walked away. My wife and I looked at each other... I followed her back to the sever station (sorry) and asked "do you get one point per dollar spent? Before tax and tip?" She said "yes." We had no idea we had spent that much money. We cut ourselves off and never went back. The burgers, fries and milkshakes are that damn good. read more

All of the food here is delicious. Whether you're looking for interesting, decadent, meaty, simple - all of it is great and really good quality too! I love that an upgrade to a bison burger doesn't cost anything extra. They always have an amazing cocktail wine and beer selection and the wait and bar staff is awesome! read more

DMK Burger Bar - Even their simplest burger, the #1 is unique and amazing. I customized this beauty to be a bison burger at no extra charge! Perfect meal! - Burgers Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Not sure where to start... music so loud you can't talk, lights so dark you can't read the menu and mediocre $15 burgers. We had just left a concert at the Vic Theater and decided to grab a bite to eat. Found DMK right down the street and we're shocked how loud the music was. It was even louder than the concert we just went to where we were front row. I literally had to ask the waiter to repeat himself numerous times and also had to use the flashlight on my phone to see the menu. And the sad part? I wasn't the only one doing that. Despite everyone using flashlights and no one hearing what was being said, none of the staff bothered to do anything about it. The food came and for $15 burgers they were okay at best. Mine had so much bbq that I could barely taste the meat. My wife's had way too much blue cheese and some type of sauce that over powered everything. Overall I wish I would of just asked for my money back and went somewhere else that wasn't trying to hard to be so "hip." read more

Delicious burger! Taking away one star since when I received my order the burger was soggy.

DMK is a new age burger joint that is reinventing itself. That by all means isn't a terrible thing. When I first started coming to DMK about 5 years ago they had a very limited menu. The upside to that menu was that it cost 8 dollars. They had pre-constructed burgers (meaning that there were around 8 options for what you could order) but you could walk out, without tip, for $8 if you only got the burger. It was a good burger at a hard to beat price if you wanted dinner on the cheap. Let's not fast forward 5 years. The occasion was an engagement party that husband's coworkers threw for us. I was happy to see that the menu had expanded as had the bar options, but so too had the price. There were now 3X as many items to order, still many of them pre-constructed, but there was also a build your own sort of thing. The downside here was that the price had also gone up. DMK went from being a niche joint where you got a great deal; to being a typical Chicago burger bar where you get exactly what you can get at any other burger place for a comparable price. This is just my opinion but what made DMK stand out was lost. The burgers themselves are pretty standard fair as where the sides. This is not to say that they weren't good, because they absolutely were delicious. Do I think you get what you pay for when you eat there? Yes, I think if you want a good burger you should try there. Do I also think that DMK is on the same level with a dozen other burger restaurants that dwell in this great city? Yes, I do, and that's where my disappointment sets in. DMK has good food, period. DMK has a nice atmosphere, period. DMK has friendly staff and I would go again if a group wants to go, period. DMK is no longer that neat little place with an $8 burger that seemed like a neighborhood jem, period. read more

I had the number 8 while my boyfriend had the number 9 we also ordered fries and Cole slaw we enjoyed the food . However they are a little expensive. I also ordered a margarita on a scale of 1-10 it was a 7. Good for couple and groups of friends. I like that they are open late even on Sundays. read more

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Zero complaints! Sweet potato fries with lemon tabasco aioli was DIVINE. We also added crumbled bacon on top :-) Burgers were great - cooked to perfect and juicy. Normally, single thin patties are a bit dry, but not at DMK! All of the toppings were fresh. Their combinations are tasty but not overwhelming like some other burger joints. My friends and I had the number 3 (Crispy Prosciutto, Truffle Cream, Fontina, Marinated Tomatoes), number 1 (Aged Cheddar, Smoked Bacon, Charred Balsamic Red Onion, Rufus Teague's BBQ Sauce) and number 6 (Chorizo, Guacamole, Sonoma Jack, Chipotle Aioli, Cilantro, Onion). We each loved our burgers so its difficult to know which is the best - just depends on what you're in the mood for! On my next visit, I'll try to Bison burger for sure. Solid beer list and cocktail list. Our wait time was about 45 mins on a Saturday night so we just grabbed a beer next door and came back to a ready table. Service was fast and attentive. Can't wait to get back! read more

First of all, this place rocks because it donates proceeds from a featured sandwich to charities and community organizations in a rotating monthly basis. What an amazing act of kindness. It also has 2 awesome TVs at the bar where you can enjoy a game. This place has a very pleasing industrial interior and welcoming staff - always a big plus. Our bartender, Sam, was so pleasant. The beer selection is excellent blending on tap, cans and bottles. They offer a couple of ciders and signature cocktails, along with a rotating menu. They have some unique offerings so if you are a basic food type person, who might need to read through the sections a bit but they are there. We chose the patty melt and fries. It was very good a tad over cooked but enjoyable. The fries come with salt and pepper A LOT OF PEPPER- too much pepper, so don't be afraid to ask them to not grind that mill so much. They are fresh cut and too good not to enjoy. This is a good place but be very specific about your order and you will be happy. read more

I sometimes dream about DMKs Wisconsin Cheddar & Scallion fries. They are that good. One day in particular, I was slightly hungover and needed some greasy delicious food. DMK came to mind and I managed to walk the few blocks from my apartment to DMK. Their burgers are a nice twist on what you usually find in a pub/burger place. As opposed to large/thick patties, they are thin and perfectly seasoned, then you opt for the stye and toppings that you want to go with it. If you're hungry go for the double patty and definitely order a side of the fries, obviously I recommend getting the Wisconsin Cheddar & Scallions. read more

This place is a little pretentious, but they make a damn fine burger. Their meat is so perfectly seasoned that one of my all time favorite items is the ol' plain cheese burger with cheddar. It's pure burger goodness and doesn't break the bank. Depending on your tastes, you'll absolutely find something to love here. It's well worth it to get a side of the truffle fries with any burger you order. My advice to the owners is to make the Au Jus a more frequent addition to the menu as there is nothing more flavorful that dipping the cheeseburger into some fresh Au Jus. read more

Do you like loud obnoxious music? Overcooked burgers? Ice cold beers with 4 inches of head? Then this is the place for you! As you walk in, your ear drums are assaulted as if you are at a club on South Beach in Miami. But you are not. You are the corner of Sheffield and Wellington, tucked between a local hospital, single family homes, and pretentious bartenders. As you scream over the music to order your drink, the bartender may or may not remember the entire order. So you scream at him again and hope he gets it right this time. Once you are seated, the inept staff may or may not come to the tabled to take your order, and if the don't, there is no possible way to flag them down. The deafening music is part of their "ambiance". After waiting 45 minutes for your food to arrive, you are presented with a bland, under seasoned and overcooked beef patty with an array off random nonsensical toppings. I know understand why the chef does not allow substation, as their staff clearly can't handle simple matters like proper seating, seasoning meat, pouring a beer, or managing customer expectations. Michael Kornick should be shammed that his name is attached tot this restaurant. read more

Cheddar burger and Sweet potato fries are solid. Simple burger with a great taste. Friendly staff. Will I go back, you betcha read more

Amazing!!! I have never had a better burger experience or a better burger! The food was delicious and the service was really good, which made it one of the best dining out experiences I've ever had, too (and I've had a lot!). We were told the wait would be twenty minutes but were seated in less than five. Our waiter, Henry, was super sweet and attentive and came back to check on us several times when we were deciding what to order. I got the number 13 (it's paleo so the buns are portobello mushrooms) with a turkey patty instead. My mom got the number 12 w/o mayo, my brother got the number 5 as a double and my dad got the number 9. We also ordered sweet potato fries and parmesan truffle fries for the table. The food took maybe 15 minutes, and I can honestly say that it was one of the best meals I have EVER had! My burger was delicious, and I'd never had a burger with mushrooms as buns before, but it was amazing. Everyone else's burgers were insanely good, and the fries were awesome. After dinner, we ordered a peanut butter-chocolate shake to split, and it was just as delicious and amazing as it sounds. I loved DMK so much and would seriously go back every weekend if I could! read more

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Im giving dmk 5 stars because i really have nothing bad to say Food wAs delicious . We tried the #7- so good! The salmon burger , very delicious cabbage on it . The sweet potato fries were crispy and delicious and i highly recommend the inion strings that come with a spicy ketchup I feel the food is priced accordingly , came out in a good amount if time and there was nothing we didn't enjoy. We were seated immediately and our server was very friendly I would recommend dmk if your craving a burger. Good for groups too read more

Ordered takeout and food was inedible. Burger was over cooked and soggy, chicken sandwich was runny and chewy and induced a gag reflux. Unequivocally the worst burger I've ever had read more

I had a great lunch with film director Darryl Roberts the other day. The food was great. I will be back :-) read more

DMK Burger Bar - Film Director D.R. - Burgers Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

When I was eating here, it was so good I thought to myself - this place needs a review. So here it goes, my first review on yelp: My husband and I live in Lakeview and have heard about this place from multiple people. We went around 9pm - so quite late for dinner and still waited about 40 minutes for a table after putting our name down. The place was packed, both the bar and all the tables. The place has a nice vibe - brick walls with large typography stating "What is your number." The hostess said we could wait at the bar until our table opens up, but the both of us passed on getting drinks that night, so we just watched the game on the TV until then. Once we said, the we were drooling over the descriptions on the menu and ordered right away. The service is VERY fast. We got all our food within 5 minutes of ordering. I ordered the lamb burger with the egg, and my husband ordered the portabella burger with the egg as well. We both shared the parmesan truffle fries (the waitress asked my husband was a vegetarian, as the fries are fried in beef fat). Both of our burgers were delicious! The mix of the over medium egg with the lamb with complementing favors of the greek salad and tzatziki sauce was making my mouth salvate like crazy. My husband couldn't get over how good his portabella burger was too, which I have to agree is the better burger of the two. The fries we felt were a bit of a disappointment since we heard good things, but they were extremely oily. Maybe it was just our batch - will have to try again to confirm if this is a consistent thing. The drinks were both unique and delicious. I got the lemon blueberry house soda, and my husband got the pineapple basil. Both super unique, fizzy and delicious. Would order both those again, Overall, great experience, food and vibe. The staff is extremely friendly. I will definitely be visiting this place again, and plan on taking my family when they visit from out of town. read more

DMK Burger Bar - Lamb Burger with Egg. Drool. - Burgers Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Great food. Staff was pleasant. Prices reasonable. First time here, but we will be back. read more