This place is just absolutely mediocre at everything it does. I live a block from here and have gone there so many times out of ease, and after trying many things I would say most items are low grade cafeteria quality and a few things are an attempt to kill you, the meatloaf is a fascinating science experiment. It is not meat I don't think and it is possibly the oddest texture of anything you may ever try... I have given the place third fourth and fifth chances, it is just universally disappointing... read more

The owner spit on me...., that should be enough said. He wouldn't split our bill 2 ways, which is ridiculous.

After passing this place for months and never stopping, I finally had a chance to check this place out. I met my friend for brunch and left happy. It's a typical classic, no-frills American dinner with great food and great prices. Places like this make me happy to be an American...however that sounds. I love breakfast food and I think Americans do it as some of the best in the world. Simple, tasty food. Fluffy pancakes, fluffy eggs, sausage...mmmmm, good. read more

I've been here many times both drunk and sober, and this is one of my favorite diners in Chicago. It has a good selection of typical diner food, and for the most part, it's pretty yummy. They are open 24hrs which rocks, and they have parking, which super rocks, especially in this area. This place is good to go to late at night after drinking, and if you've been out late enough, to welcome the morning with some great omelettes!! They also have fresh squeezed OJ for breakfast!!! :D read more

The grill is a great place to rock late night for some tasty diner food. I have been there a couple times and each time I have gotten breakfast. Recently I stopped in there with some gal pals and I was pleasantly suprise not to have to wait.That is pretty much my only complaint about the place is that its to damn popular and theres lotsa drunk people at 2 in the morning waiting in a tiny area to get seated.Oh yea its a 24 hour place so stop in to sober up anytime a night. But anyways we were seated immediatly and ordered up some omelettes! I got the veggie and a side of hash browns. The omlette was the flat type and very well done which I appreciate I hate when the eggs are still wet eeek! So tasty I ate all of it and sobered up enough to go to bed without the spins yay! read more

So you realize it's 3am and your blood alcohol level is way above what it should be....what do you need to ensure that tomorrow morning won't be a total shit show? A little Hollywood Grill in your life is what you need! Best place to get breakfast late night, opened 24/7. Keep in mind I've never been here when I was sober so probably not ideal if you are really trying to stimulate your taste buds. Plus you will undoubtedly be entertained by the cast of characters in the neighborhood who also stumble in but are way more irrational than you are. Let's see, in the 10 times I've been in Hollywood Grill I've seen after prom nightmares, a few colorful bums willing to dance for breakfast, a woman so drunk she fell asleep drooling on the window near the table, a guy trying to skip his tab being tackled by an undercover cop and started to hysterically cry, the list goes on and on... Decent food, a little entertainment, great way to complete your night of drunken debauchery! read more

The Hollywood grill is exactly what you'd expect from a 24-hour diner in Wicker Park. The food is decent, though better when intoxicated. The standouts from the menu are the french fries and the steak quesadilla (which is considerably delicious for a non-Mexican restaurant). The service is interesting, especially the later you drop in. I find that its a 50/50 draw as to whether my waitress is on crack or not, but the ones that seem clean are exceptionally nice. I've never had to ask for more coffee during any visit, which is infinitely important for a diner. The decorations around the place are kind of fun (all classic Hollywood related), except for the paintings of the Three Stooges above the counter, which are just creepy. Definitely check this place out if you're in need of some coffee or greasy food at around 4am. read more

Dear Hollywood Grill, Thank you for feeding my drunken belly after a night of partying. You really came through and saved the day. Sorry we don't meet more often when I am sober but somehow I just don't think you would taste as good. I don't want to ruin what we have, Ok? Until next time, Love, ME read more

I love this place. I have never had a bad experience here. I've been to this place at least once a month for the past three years for either breakfast, lunch, dinner, or at 3 in the morning after a night out with friends and I have never been disappointed. It's a diner so you can't expect perfection, but the food is good, the place is clean and the employees are friendly. I recommend this place to everyone I know. read more

Open 24 hours, clean food, service sucks, but you go there because it is open. Food is fine for a dinner type of restaurant. Prices are reasonable. You never know who you'll see there.......whooo nelly! read more

This place was cool on the outside. When we walked in, it just wasn't what I expected. Maybe there's a different crowd later at night, I went at around 3pm or so. It was almost empty. The decor is cool, and our waitress was very nice. The food was only okay-nothing you can't get anywhere else. Decently priced. It is a diner, so if you're looking for a quick bite, try it out! (I guess I had higher expectations with the name, and the way it looked outside?) read more

Friendly service, a warm welcome, and good late night food just like you'd expect from a diner. Loved the sweet potato fries, the hashbrowns were just kinda meh average and plain, and the blueberry crepes were delicious. read more

Was really drunk, wasn't remembering anything except it being really loud in here and couldn't even eat the food. That must mean two things: it was really loud in there, and the food wasn't great (because I eat almost anything). But props for being open that late! read more

I remember liking this place the first time I went. Everytime since its not been so good. Its open 24 hours and I live practically next door but I never go, so that should tell you something. The food is so-so, better when you're drunk. I almost always had to wait in line for a booth which means somebody has to like this place since it seems to always be packed. I went there a few years ago with some friends, when we were hung over on new years day. It was freezing and we were seated next to the door - which opened every minute - and the food was just horrible. That was the last time I went. read more

24 hours which is cool. Chocolate milk and your choice of breakfast, lunch, or dinner at anytime which is very cool. A waitress that looks just like Annie Lennox, PRICELESS. read more

They have TWO parking lots, the service is quick and friendly, and they are always open. However, they only get 3 stars because I came here tonight and the waitress seemed like she couldn't wait for us to leave. But instead of just telling us that she was leaving so she'd appreciate if we took care of the check, she just came over right next to our table, stared us, and walked away several times (and it had only been about 45 minutes). read more

Hollywood grill is like a drunken booty call. You crave it, you want it, you can't stop thinking about, you're drunk....but then, you get it and you want to throw up afterwards. read more

How can I describe this little neighborhood gem? It's the equivalent of a great night pigging out and watching movies you can quote by heart with your best friend. In essence, it's comfort, greasy, nice, warm little joint that you could get used to. Fast service, prompt food, parking always available and nice service. No, it's not the fanciest, but it's not a diner that caters to senior citizens only, either. Everyone from the north side comes here whether a quick bite after waking up late or delicious late night food. Yum, yum. read more

Been a big fan of HG for decades, but recently, they have just gotten pretty pricey. Took 1 adult and 2 teenagers a few weeks ago and the tab was $90. Went last night with one teenager and two adults and it was $67. Love the place, but beginning to eat into the budget. read more

This place is like White Castle & NEO- it's better than nothing. The timees I've gone there, I've gotten fruit with a salad. Everytime, there's stuff floating in my water & the drinking glasses are dirty; like with lipstick... Whenever grapes are involved, I have to ask for a separate bowl to wash them & strawberries (which had already been cut) and the water goes dark grey. Of course, it could've been the Barsom company I was keeping... To hear there are relatively high profile shindigs going on there are mind boggling. 'Guess there was nothing better... read more

This place is the epitome of OK. I ordered a Philly, which in retrospect want the greatest idea. The sweet potato fries were standard issue and good. The meat on the sandwich was not what I'd expect. The menu stated "thinly sliced," but this was far from it. Chunks of fairly chewy beef is more accurate. Service wasn't great. Our waitress forgot to put in our order of hash browns which ended up coming waaaaaaay late. We also waited for a long time for her to bring the check. She swang by our table and asked if she'd already brought the check. Nope, sorry gal. read more

Zero stars Terrible customer service. The host actually disrespected me and my friends. I would never step foot in there again. They have no respect for their guest. We were not welcomed we were not treated as guest. They act like they were not in the service industry. They actually got even more harsh with words after I wanted to cancel our order. Told us the cook was preparing the food already and we had to pay. Food was ok accept the dishes were not washed properly. Forks had something nasty looking on it. Threaten us with the police because we refused to eat and pay. Terrible place to go after hours at least. When you are in the customer service business you need to service customers. Never disrespect or back talk with them. The public can be crazy and I wouldn't want to risk my job or anything else. Needs professionalism skills. Yuck read more

Everybody working here is rude and the guy at the door rolls his eyes every time someone comes in the door. Finally got a waitress to take my order and she walked away in the middle of me ordering. Wouldn't come back again. read more

few days ago i went to this restaurant , the food was so so not to expensive for the zone, its a cool place we go after bars on weekends they have 2 parking lots and the place has an old fashion environment, it takes me back to the 70's some things i don't really like about this place is the old Greek guy at the register don't know why all the time is yelling at the wait staff but not enough with that sometimes we the customers have to pay the consequences for his bad mood when we try to pay, so many times I've heard this guy using bad words hopefully not to me but is annoying tho read more

I will never go back here again. The service is terrible waited 10 minutes for waitress to take my order. Food arrived cold. How do you screw up a hamburger with fries?? The fries were cold and stale. This place is way overpriced. read more

Actually it's been pretty good the last couple times I've been there. I can't say it's ever my go-to place when normal restaurants are open, but when it's late and you're hungry, this is an alright spot to hit. We didn't mention it to our waitress which I now regret, but a friend's bun had mold on it. :( I had the 57 ford omelet (I think that's what it's called) without green peppers. It was tasty. Plus the toast that came with it didn't have mold on it, so I can't complain. :) read more

The only thing I've ever eaten here is the grilled cheese & fries. However, they make it damn good and the waitresses are in a league of their own. Always a good time, and always open - can't beat that! :) read more

Angela...this server tho. Literally the kindest girl and most helpful server. She explained the menu and made us feel welcome. Patient and super welcoming. I would come back because the service was so good. read more

Everybody else pretty much summed it up here. Don't come here unless you have to (between the hours of 2am and 5am). If not, stick to something safe like breakfast (hard to mess up). read more

I'm going to have to rate Hollywood Grill a bit lower than average, just because the food is lower than average. Average for a comparable 24 hour everything-on-the-menu type of restaurant would be like a golden nugget or IHOP. The food here has never really been a standout. That said, this place's location is prime, and the parking lot is a big big plus. The interior is clean enough, and the crowd is well, what you expect. Service and price are decent as well. read more

This Place Was Amazing !!!! Loved The Service & Becky & Mimi Are The Best .... I Will Definitely Come Back & Eat Here Again When I'm In Chicago ..... The Chicken Noodle Soup Was Great .... The 2222 Breakfast Was Wonderful .... The Atmosphere Was Great .... Loved This Place .... If You Are In Chicago This Is A Must Stop Place To Eat !!!! read more

Well, First of all, this place is a little step up from the average greasy spoon diner. It's decorated with a Hollywood theme, neon lights, and the waitresses wear uniforms. Clean and attractive. The food is good. The pancakes were really nice, and the chicken parmesan was very good. The downside is that as diners go, it's a little more expensive with not much more to show for it. I'm a breakfast fan, and meals at other places that would include toast or hashbrowns don't include them here- you have to pay another 4.50 to get a side of hashbrowns for instance. Almost 11 dollars for chicken parmesan. Not a cheap diner. As a plus, they have a parking area right next door, on Ashland. read more

I was looking for a quick late night snack and this place was one of the few places open. The food was very disappointing. Everything tasted like it was from the frozen food isle in Costco. read more

Eww am not a fan of Hollywood Grill! Don't let the bright lights fool you! I can cook breakfast better than this place! My scrambled eggs were still runny and the crepes were soggy. I went after work, but I've heard that this place is packed at 2am on weekends, so maybe I have to be drunk to enjoy it? :/ read more

So i love that their menu is so extensive. I ordered the taco salad w/o the shell. The presentation wasnt great, but it tasted just fine. I plan to return again, to try other things out. The atomosphere is awesome and the staff is super nice. read more

I tried the chilaquiles, comes with eggs, beans, scrambled eggs. The green salsa was so spicy, you couldn't even take another bite. You might as well are eating a can of green salsa. After asking the server if I can just have the Chilaquiles without the salsa or if there is any other salsa is not as spicy, I got ignored. This happened on. Saturday night. read more

Typical cheezy diner. Lots of 50's and 60's type of decorations. HD is a little pricey for the mediocre food, but they ARE open 24 hours. It gets really crowded on the weekends after-hours...and I do my best to avoid the place. If you are hankerin for some breakfast at 3AM...HD will be able to accomodate. read more

The customer service was great I can't remember my waiter's name but he was awesome he had a lot of tattoos. Only thing negative I can truly say is the hash browns were the worst I've ever tasted and under cooked. Warmed up potatoes and not crispy at all more like a raw. And I know what you're going to ask, did you ask for them to be replaced? No I didn't because everyone at the table (all six of us) were the same it would have mattered. read more

This is one of my new favorite places. Why? Because it is in the neighborhood and open 24 hours. This is important because the roommates and I have taken to "adventuring" at all hours, doing things like photo shoots or late night visits to the lake at 4 am. We get home HUNGRY. This is also because our 4 am meal is often our only meal of the day. Hollywood Grill delivers, though. The menu covers the basics: breakfast, traditional American, vegetarian options, salads, sandwiches, soups, coffee, etc. all relatively quickly and inexpensively. The food isn't gourmet, but it rocks when you're starving and in need of starch. They have a case of pretty awesome looking desserts, too, but I never get the chance to try any. They have $3.99 breakfasts after 5 am. If I drank, this would be my post-party hangout. The Grill has a hokey sort of charm, in the throw back, wannabe 1950s diner sort of way. The colors are that weird combo of bright and pastel, the decor is of questionable taste, and there's a lot of Elvis, but it's all done in the way that you find endearing rather than annoying. It's also a great place to people watch. All sorts meet up here, especially in the early morning, and you can find bar hoppers and club goers sobering up, hookers finishing their night shift, hipsters, crazy folk, working stiffs, and everything and everyone in between. Pretty awesome. read more

Usually I like diners (if they're clean). It's like a nice trip back to eating out with my grandma. Usually I've never had any major problem with the ones I've been to, this was different. The food itself was usual for diner food, no better or worse. The service was about the same but the waitstaff seemed a bit more edgy, as in jittery or nervous like. The reason why I'm not going back was because both times our group was here, they messed up our orders. Sorry, 2 strikes and that's it, not trying again for a third. There are cleaner more reliable diners/family restaurants out there like the Golden Apple, Elly's, or The Elmwood. read more