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    Hugo's Frog Bar and Chop House

    4.1 (378 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)

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    Classy
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating

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    KEY LIME PIE
    Timothy M.

    I was at the casino and decided to stop in to Hugo's. I grabbed a key lime pie from the bar to go and ate it when I got home the packaging was impressive and the pie itself was absolutely incredible. Still one of the best places to get desserts in Chicago.

    HUGO'S SAUTEED FROG LEGS (GF)
    Kyle S.

    Decided to hold a small client lunch at Hugo's and it did not disappoint. The service was prompt and professional. Ambiance was quiet (and they accommodated a quiet table given one was requested). Food was really good. First time trying frog legs and they were like the most tender chicken wings I've ever had. Definitely recommend giving Hugo's a try if you are in the area.

    Ben B.

    Came here with my leadership after a series of meetings -- some of the best martini's ive ever had. Frank, our server, knew the menu inside out and had a great pace about him - never felt rushed. Got the Red snapper and fish stew -- absolutely delightful. Clean, fresh, refined taste. Would recommend without hesitation. Side note, biggest desserts ive ever seen. Literally makes you laugh.

    Porterhouse and brocolini
    Chuckie R.

    Food was good..steak and brocolini. Service was fair, server more interested in talking with regulars than serving. This location is in a casino. It was walkable from hotel. Typical steakhouse interior, dark woods etc.

    Conrad N.

    An old friend took me to Hugo's Frog Bar as I was heading back home, and we shared an outstanding dining experience from end to end! We each ordered steaks with sides, and shared everything family style. Our waiter took amazingly good care of us - he was knowledgeable, friendly, and very personable. The house-manager checked-in on us md-way through the meal, which enhanced to overall experience. Our steaks were perfectly seasoned and cooked to our exact specification (medium-rare). The side were excellent and the portion sizes were more than generous. I'm going to make a point of returning the next time I'm in the area!

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    Jolie F.

    On Memorial Day while traveling through Chicago, we felt like a fine dinner! When you are in Chicago, one of the top food items that come to my mind is steak! Chicago is known for steakhouses! And we have frequent many of the top steakhouses in Chicago over the years! Unfortunately on Memorial Day, many of them were closed! We were happy to find that Hugo Frog was open! Although the location did not ring a bell to me..::I have been to the one in Naperville many times but one by the airport?! Where was this? And when I made a reservation I was told to bring my license?! Well, this one is located within the casino near O'Hara airport thus you need your license ! Once you enter the security guards can direct you to the restaurant near the escalator. Once in the restaurant, you feel far removed from the casino. Except for the customers who might of rolled out of the casino thus dressed causally as there does not seem to be a dress code. Besides that, the ambience is typical of a steak restaurant. As you enter there is a big long bar and high tables. Past the host desk, you enter the sit down restaurant which is removed from the noise of the casino. The service was excellent! Timing was perfect! What you expect from a high end restaurant. And it was a pleasure to meet the manager Jason Gavin! Thanks for discussing the history of Hugo and Gibson! The food was perfect too! Our steak was cooked perfectly! The Caesar salad had the right amount of dressing and flavor! Bookbinder soup is always a treat too: especially being in the Midwest! Our Martinis were spot on too! As you can tell we enjoy our fine steak experiences, we will back for another pleasant dinner!

    Judi S.

    Best Dover sole ever !!! Amazing restaurant. Juicy rib eye and the best mashed potatoes !!

    Pork chop
    James A.

    Located inside the Rivers Casino in Des Plaines, IL (very close to O'Hare), this location of Hugo's Frog Bar combines the food expected from a high-end steakhouse (especially when associated with Gibson's steakhouse) with the ambiance of a busy casino. Two things to note in procedure because of their location inside a casino: everyone dining must be 21 and over and there is no formal dress code. This makes sense to keep the clientele of adult age. Our group was dressed in neat casual and we fit right in. Our aunts are both regulars at their casino, so invited my family for a steak dinner on a Thursday night, using their accumulated points to get comped. We parked at the big surface lot south of the building, whereas the pro move would have been to park in the indoor multi-floor garage connected. We had reservations for the 5 of us for 6:30, and were seated at a round table in the middle of the dining room, so a lot of foot traffic all around us. Once seated, ice water was given, a complementary bread basket with rich butter came, and then menus individually distributed. The menu had a ton of stuff I wanted to try, and for me the least appealing were the steaks. They are Gibson's prime grade steaks, so were really good quality meat. My wife and daughter both ordered the 13 oz NY strip ($67 each) medium, and it was well prepared and served plain. It didn't really distinguish itself from the many really good steaks we've had. One aunt got the Heritage Berkshire Pork Chop with Roasted Peppers ($35.75), which was a hit around the table. She asked for it well-done, but the grill-master kept it juicy while removing any pink. The other aunt got the 18 oz Van Wells Family Lamb Chops ($82) medium, and for me was the best meat at the table...had a lot of fun knawing around the ribs. Two shareable sides were chosen; hash browns ($11), grilled asparagus ($14.50)...both were good. The hash brown dish was different from what I've had at other steakhouses: the diced potatoes had been fried so every side was crispy; it didn't have any part that was creamy or pillowy. As for me, I knew that I would get samples of everyone's dish, so went with a variety of side dishes. - oysters on the half shell ($4.50 each): two varieties, got 3 of each, shared. Served with a cocktail/horseradish, and a mignonette made of flavored crushed ice with vinegar. Really good...could have easily crushed a dozen or more of these. - Hugo's sauteed frog legs ($16.25). dozen frog legs, really well prepared. Tastes like tiny chicken wings without the skin. - jumbo lump crab cake ($26) - comes with spicy mayo. It was OK. - bookbinder's (small bowl for $5.5) - a seafood soup with tomato broth and turtle meat. I enjoyed with others dipping the complementary bread into it. - Loaded wedge ($15) - got to a get a wedge salad at a steakhouse. This version was excellent, with a large amount of blue cheese. The iceberg lettuce chunk's leaves had been carefully separated, while still maintaining it's shape and coolness. A really good version. For drinks, we all had ice water. My wife also got a cocktail: Pear Blossom ($17), and one of the aunts got a cup of coffee ($4.50) after the meal (she was disappointed since it wasn't hot and was a bit bitter). We all shared the massive Turtle Pie ($25.25), a giant slice of a vanilla ice cream pie, covered in everything that makes an ice cream pie very good: nuts (macadamia), caramel, chocolate sauce, fudge sauce. It reminded me a lot of the Hula PIe served by Hawaiian restaurants. And it's not called a turtle pie because of the pecans used as nuts (which resemble turtles), but rather the entire pie looking like a turtle shell. It came to the table as one giant slice, and our waiter Jeffery, carved it into individual slices for us. We all ate our fill, and half of the pie still remained...it is the biggest dessert I've ever seen. So by count, i tried seven types of meats tonight (turtle, frog, crab, oysters, beef, pork, lamb). Definitely a record for me, even when i went for a buffet. Service was professional, with a tag team of our waiter and assistant waiter making sure dirty dishes were cleared as soon as we finished, water glasses were kept refilled, and fresh ground white pepper for dishes that require it. Jeffery offered to do the little things, like take a group picture for us, carve up a dessert, and box up our leftovers. Our aunt paid for the meal, with almost all of it being comped (tip being extra).

    LOADED WEDGE, although not so loaded
    Sahand S.

    We came for the frog legs, which are great, so I can't rate how well they do a steak. I wish this location had the frog legs as a dinner option instead of just as an appetizer. Also got the loaded wedge salad chopped, although It was sparse on bacon (hardly any) and dressing (way underdressed, had to ask for more). I could so without paying $15 for that next time. The mussels were decent and the baked potato was shareable. The bread service was average, some warm bread would be great. Service was very attentive. Good dinner option if you are in the casino.

    Medallions
    Agnes K.

    The menu has something for everyone and it is all delicious! Service is consistently professional, and pleasant. We had a big party (table for 12) in the back room and the wait staff was on top of everything. The Pear Blossom Martini is delicious, and remember to save room for dessert! Turtle Pie, Pumpkin Cheesecake, and the Crème brulee are a must.

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    Great food menu, pricing and food quality is top notch! Service and atmosphere are also amazing.

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    Always spectacular service and great food. The calamari appetizer is the best I have ever had!

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    Excellent food along with great service makes this a must go place while in Rosemont.

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