Have been several times and the service and food is always top notch. The only thing that would make it better is if they had Heinz ketchup! Very happy to have this spot in the neighborhood. read more

A good ol local Chicago fast food joint in my neck of the woods is always, and I mean, always worth checking out. There is absolutely nothing wrong with the classics such as a hot dog (Chicago-styled, of course), polish, hamburger, pizza puffs, and the Gyro. I was feelin the gyro on this particular day and it did not disappoint! The meat was especially juicy, on a nice hot piece of pita bread. I love a place with good service, and these workers treated me like one of their own. The owner, especially, came up to me like a buddy and asked me how my day was; I love that type of interaction at restaurants. Everyone here seemed like they were in a good mood, with no bad vibe in sight. I must make Outdoor Grill my new spot to grab a quick bite. Hell, everyone should in the Avondale neighborhood! read more

have had the cheeseburger, gyro, gyro salad, fries and club sandwich. top notch!!! serving up good stuff here and excellent portion sizes. very friendly as well. read more

My whole family and I have been coming here for years, the workers have always treated us like family and always greet us with a smile and thank us for coming back! Besides the great service, the food is absolutely great and done pretty fast, love the Italian beef and the chicken dinners. Definitely recommend this place! read more

Tried to order delivery. First time ordering from this restaurant. Called asked if I could hold I said yes. I could actually hear the person who put me on hold taking orders from walk-ins and leaving me hanging. Hung up! read more

I was there about a week ago for an early dinner. They have a wide variety of choices!! I had a double cheeseburger meal and it was good. Staff was friendly and quick.They are closed on Sundays. I made a comment that I walked by a few Sundays and wanted to try it. With a big smile they said they would give me the keys so I could open up on Sundays and work. I like their sense of humor. I will be back and possibly try something else. read more

Great food at a great price. Super friendly staff. I like to get the Greek salad with chicken and also gyros--always good choices!

I always order the same meal, gyro plate extra pita, today I ordered an extra order of fries and cup of cheese on the side. Get my order home, noticed I'm missing my extra pita. Call them up, explain I was just there and I am missing my extra pita, they ask for me to return to get the extra pita. I arrive and they claim the never charged me for the extra pita and proceed to charge me for the pita when it was the young girl at the register mistake. So more of my time is wasted due to someone not paying attention to my order. Horrible service, most places would understand they made a mistake and make it right, not charge a customer for their mistakes. I won't be ordering from there any time soon. I understand companies are struggling during this time period but it does not excuse them for bad service. read more

food good but a bit salty. overall a good selection across several ethnic cuisines. liked the chicken kabobs you can sit down and have a meal in the restaurant or delivery is fast. read more

I don't have a photo, but this was one of the most beautiful Chicago style hot dogs I've ever seen. Will definitely be back when I get another hankering. Also, a solid fish sandwich! read more

I love this place. Chicago hidden secret. Been going there for 10 years. I trust this place. Besty GYROS plate in town

Came here based on the Yelp reviews and I was going to be in the area. I had super high expectations for a great gyros place. I came in with a group of 4 and I ordered a #1 and a cream of chicken rice soup. The guy at the counter (presumably the owner) was very welcoming and friendly. He took all our orders swiftly and promised my soup immediately--which didn't exactly happen. We got our orders fairly quickly (3 #1s, an outdoor grill platter, the soup, breaded mushrooms and mac n cheese bites). And he still forgot my soup...eventually he brought it ): The owner noticed that all the seats in the restaurant only seated 4, so he told us we could grab a small table to extend the booth. After we had a few minutes to indulge, the owner stopped by and asked us what brought us here today. Since I'm usually the one in the group that looks at Yelp reviews, I told him it was my idea to come here and he said that many people had come in that day because of Yelp. And was happy to serve us. He seemed to take a liking toward my friend and his jokes, so the owner offered him a sample of a milkshake he had just made. Uhmm, okay? What about the rest of us? My gyro was decent; nothing to brag about. I tried some of the other things my friends got and again, not spectacular. I'm not usually in this area so I wouldn't drive this far for a gyro. I must admit that the menu is quite extensive and would cater to one's cravings! read more

it is really difficult for a short order place to get a five star review out of me. I mean come on, typically all of these places are essentially the same. This place is very unique and very close to my home. Did I mention that the food and service was simply outstanding? First off, this place is kept immaculately clean which in the world of short order joints, is a rarity. The guys behind the counter were very friendly. They were chatting it up with everyone in the place. I ordered the Outdoor Grill Platter. It came with gyros, baked chicken and grilled chicken, served on a bed of rice with a side salad. I seriously think my plate weighed about 3 pounds. Everything was delicious! I was very surprised at the quality and the flavor. All of this for only $8. I took some home and was able to get another meal out of the deal. There are very few certainties in life. One of these certainties is that I will be back here again very soon! read more

This is a great addition to our neighborhood! Its owned by greek brothers, and Manny is a really nice guy! The interior is super clean, and the food is great! I have to try some healthier options, but they have a seriously yummy gyro! I have also had a wrap that had some chicken and feta, it was good, and the polish was amazing. It was grilled and had onions, yum! Their cream of chicken rice soup is good too, and homemade. I would recommend this place to anyone, it's delicious! read more

I live in the area and i ABSOLUTELY love this restaurant. They are always perfect with my order. Normally you call in an order and you go and either your food is ready and waiting or they are still making it. Not this place . Its being placed in containers as soon as i walk in. I love their gyro and steak and rice. OmG im hungry right now.. work needs to hurry up so i can come here !! read more

Stellar service! Great shakes!!!! Great Burgers. The first time I tried their food I was picking up and running extremely late. Rather than let my food just sit there and get cold. Once I got there they made me a whole new fresh order!!! Exceptional..... Since then I have ordered delivery always quick, fresh and hot. read more

A great place for burgers, hot dogs, and onion rings. The owners are friendly and the food is hot and ready in minutes. The menu is cheaply priced and my favorite meal at the outdoor grill is the patty melt. The grilled onions, meat patty, american cheese, and rye bread come together to make a meal that every time I order it always satisfies. Also the place is super clean! Always a spot to sit and eat. And I often order to go, and it only takes about 10 minutes to have the food ready. read more

Love the buffalo chicken salad i gave it a three today because i asked for no onion extra cheese got no cheese and onion on salad dont even want to eat it anymore unfortunately read more

Food: Had the double cheeseburger. It was excellent! Big beef flavor. Tasty american cheese. Sliced whole onions with fresh tomatoes and lettuce. 7" diameter burger? It was big. Reminds me a lot of the In n Out Burger but bigger and without the spread sauce (ketchup not mixed with mayo and diced pickles, though the burger did come with sliced pickles). Not too expensive either! Fries were crispy! Service was excellent! Owner seems to know a lot of patrons; said "happy birthday to one" and "long time no see" to another in the 30 mins i was dining in. Always a great sign to know a place has repeat customers. A lot of folks with cubs hats cane through so if youre into baseball, youll feel right at home. I really like this place! read more

This place is awesome! I live really close to here and I default to this place I don't know where else to go. The people that work their are nice, it's inexpensive and the portions are generous. I love their gyros and milkshakes. The gyro is so good. I have a ritual when I eat my gyro. It's giant and overflowing I can barely pick it up and take a bite out of it. I start off eating some of the meat with a fork then I can pick it up. Next up are the milkshakes. They are made with real ice cream and hand spun. I remember working for an ice cream shop way back in they day. I scooped ice cream, poured milk and then put it in the spinner/mixer thing and voila a delicious milkshake. This place also has burgers, hot dogs and various dinner plates. I can't stray away from the gyro and should try different things but I always change my mind last minute. There's always people in there when I'm there and lots of regulars. I notice that the guys there spit out orders before the customer can say what they want. I think that's awesome. read more

Outdoor Grill is a step up from the neighborhood fast food joint (hot dogs, burgers, gyros and fries) with healthier options like salads, deli sandwiches, wraps and grilled chicken. There is sizable seating area inside the diner. When I went for a late lunch, there was no line and food took about 10 minutes to be ready. The grilled chicken plate came with two sides, of which I went with salad and fries, but there is the option of rice and pita/garlic bread. Chicken can be easily overcooked and this was well-done; tender and well-seasoned with salt and pepper. The meal was enjoyable, but when I go out to eat, I prefer to eat things that can't be easily made at home, and this was simple enough to do so. However, Outdoor Grill is a good choice to curb the cravings for a quick, greasy meal or just as easily, for a healthy one. read more

I ordered the gyro with everything, some French fries and a drink,the pita bread was toasted too much in one side,the sauce on the gyro it was too sour, I bought from this restaurant before and the gyro use to be really good I have not idea what happened today it was really bad read more

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We had Outdoor Grill cater a party for about 25 people and everyone was amazed at the deliciousness! Greek chicken, Greek salad, veggie and chicken skewers, rice and baklava were on our menu. Everything was hot, on time, and perfectly prepared. They are true professionals, and this meal made the party! I'm so glad we chose to go with a local restaurant with lovely people, great service, and mouth-watering food. Thank you Outdoor Grill! read more

This place is a small hidden joint, is usually run by the father and son. Closed on Sunday, but open every other day. You can see how they cook your food, and how they prepare it. It's always clean and the service is always great. Their Greek rice is delicious, French fries are nice and crispy. They have tons of lunch and dinner specials most of them come with salad. The Gyro is great and always fresh. I highly recommend this joint! read more

This place is a typical greasy grill full of tasty food. I got the grilled chicken and it was moist and tender and flavorful, plus the sides are tasty and filling. I have also gotten gyros here which were tasty but the side of fries was a bit on the mushy side. The employees are super friendly and you get your food fast. Solid 4 read more

I really needed a cheeseburger after my hellacious day, and I would be damned if I was going anywhere I had to interact with a human being (civilly) or walk in 30 degrees. Highlights: -Owner made me laugh while I was placing my order -I got fried zucchini instead of french fries and they were amazeballs -Ordered a salad for lunch the next day (you know, to counteract the double cheeseburger topped with bacon and a giant onion ring I just inhaled) -My delicious meal got delivered in less than 10 minutes -Prices were 100% reasonable Did I mention they DELIVERED a cheeseburger to my door? Yeah. Outdoor Grill you are the shit. read more

As if this place wasn't good enough enough already, they have the absolute best Italian Beef sandwich; the owner Costa seasons and bakes the beef in the oven himself. Don't believe me, just ask him. read more

I love this place so much. The inside is always very clean. The employees are friendly, talkative, and always make you feel 100% welcome. They recognize myself and my boyfriend every time we go in and never fail to put smiles on our faces. The food is great and priced well. They serve breakfast, lunch, and dinner. I highly recommend the Mediterranean wrap, as it is one of the best things I've ever eaten. They also have an ice cream parlor. Their milkshakes are fabulous and they are willing to make things that aren't actually on the menu [example: chocolate banana shake]. Service is quick and they have never messed up on my order. The ONLY downside is that they don't write anything down as you order. The cook has no problem remembering what you want, but he is not the one ringing you up and taking your money. Almost every time I have been there, I've had to repeat my entire order when I go to pay to whoever is working the register. This is not a huge problem and would never be a reason for me to stop giving them my business, but it can get annoying [especially if you're ordering for multiple people]. Overall, I say GO TO OUTDOOR GRILL. They do not disappoint. read more

There are some places u go to, on a whim/by chance, and you just know it's gonna kill it. Ladies and gentleman of the jury, I bring you Exhibit A: Outdoor Grill. From the outside it's your standard Greekish diner w seemingly endless variation and offerings. With one massive exception...the menu section dedicated to what they affectionately call "Belly Busters"...which I did not order but will get to in a mo. In a bit of a rush I went w their special of the day, BLT w. soup and fries. The guys at the counter were flat out hilarious and congenial but strictly professional all the same...clearly love their job. A BLT, fairly standard right? Well they manage to pull off what I'd say might just be the best BLT on the planet. It's good and really really so. A quick mention of the chicken noodle soup, again not something wow-worthy but this was outstanding. Egg noodles about in a delicious broth w diced carrot and celery. Ok, the Belly Busters: check it...(one and done, though there are roughly 5 in this category). The Milwaukee Massacre: Double cheeseburger, mayo, ketchup, tomato, pickles, grilled onions topped with mozzarella sticks!! and a fried egg. Effing hell, that's just beyont. There's also a burger w gyro meat on it, which is totes necessary, obvi. Anyway the place is stellar so do yourself a favor and check it out if in the area. read more

I just moved three months ago from California and now I live in Chicago I came to do my laundry next door and me and my girlfriend were very hungry so we decided to go to check out this place, we order burgers with cheese fries........ they were Bomb!!!! Best burgers I ever had in while and now favorite not just the food is delicious but the service is really amazing real and feel very welcome with every employee but specially the man with glasses I think he is the owner he rocks!!! and makes the place very special read more

Nice clean place. The staffs were friendly and didn't really give us the look when we walk in with our hair all messy. (^_^) (I looked like a drunk and my friend looked like a drug addict) They greeted us properly. We both ordered gyros since we wanted to compare this place gyros to Hella Gyros. I like Hella better but that does not mean I Outdoor gyros was bad or anything. Their gyros tasted very good just different people have a bit of a different taste that is all. Burger, hot dog, and gyros with ice cream for dessert win me over. I will definitely visit this place once in awhile since I do drive pass this place often. It's always nice to eat at a place where the owner is taking your order. It just make it more personal and you feel comfy. read more

I went here again. It had a 'special' this day: A gyros burger. I've never seen or had anything like this. It combined a handful of gyros strips on top of a standard hamburger, with lettuce chunks, tomato wedges [I took those off], pickles, and tsatsiki sauce. It was intriguing. But I'm unsure I would order it again. I ate it all. The french fries here haven't changed. I should mention that they're the next larger size than the ones purveyed at Chipmunks [c.v.]. Most of the meal deals here will cost you over seven dollars. I'm maintaining Outdoor Grill's rating at four stars because I think its higher than average prices are due to its cable TV hookup, which I feel it really does not need. read more

This review is for the Gyros!! I am not a Chicagoan, and had never eating Gyros before moving here. My bf is a huge fan and he's made me try them at a few places. This has been the best by far. The meat and pita combination is just amazing. I don't know why it's better, because the meat is the same everywhere. I just know it's my favorite. The atmosphere is very laid back and casual. I'd like to try some of their other meals. The guy working the register was really nice and very conversational. They also deliver to my new place which is awesome! read more

I'm new to the neighborhood and decided to try this place out. It is a nice small family owned grill which has reasonably priced burgers and sandwiches. I like the variety of items they have. Chicken sandwich, gyros, and Mediterranean pita dishes. I felt pretty basic and ordered a burger and fries. I can say it was pretty satisfying for the price. I much rather go here than a burger king. I will be back again. read more

To me, the key to a good gyros is the sauce, and these guys have it down, just like the stuff I got at George's in Albany Park as a kid. If that weren't enough, their burgers are pretty killer. If you're spoiling for a good artery-clogger, try the Milwaukee Massacre. It's a bit of a messy affair, what with the mozzarella sticks and the fried egg, but it's so, so delicious. My company orders a party tray of gyros from this place fairly often, and they're always prompt, polite and professional. Above all, they're friendly, which is what'll likely keep me coming back even if I wind up moving away from this neighborhood. read more

I have been to OG twice now. The first time, I cannot remember what I had, but that is more a reflection of how long ago it was (2+ yrs.) than the quality of the food. I recently returned to OG about a month ago for lunch. I ordered the Italian Beef Sandwich with hot peppers, dipped. It was good. Nothing to write home about good, but good. (I ate the whole thing ;-)) After reading other reviews, I kinda wished I'd ordered the gyro sandwich or greek chicken, but since it's so close to my house, I will be back! Also, as others have mentioned, it is super clean and the staff is always friendly. read more

I can't believe I've lived 5 minutes away from this place for almost 2 years and never visited. They have huge dinner plates for about $8 and they taste pretty damn good. There's really not much to say besides, good food for a good price. I wish they had healthier options (like not breaded fish) but they're not claiming to be the next Whole Foods so I can't complain. OH! They also have an ice cream bar type thing which I didn't get to try but I'll definitely be checking it out in the summer. read more

My boyfriend just moved to the area and it was the first place he saw to eat at. He raved about it and took me there. I was amazed at how inexpensive it was and with all the things on the menu. I enjoy chicken gyros and the gyro plates are huge and have so much food. The soup, I was told, is homemade by one of the employees which I found strange for a burger type place. I also like the chicken ceasar wrap. Ditto to what Jessica said--the guys that work there remember their customers. I wish it was open on Sunday so I could go to get a breakfast sandwich :( There are always CPD officers in there so it must be good, right? read more

Good food for a great price. Nothing fancy or special, but a great place to grab a quick bite. Turkey club and cheeseburger was pretty good! read more

I walked in with pretty high expectations based on some of the other reviews and they were met. This place is shockingly clean for a greasy food joint. Staff seemed to remember the regulars and were extremely friendly. Polish sausage was tasty, but I wish it was charred and came with sport peppers (ordered it with everything). Fries were fairly skinny and cooked crunchy on the outside, but soft in the middle. Next time I stop by I'll be more specific with my order and I'm sure they'll oblige. read more