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Boston Blackies
164 E Grand Ave
Chicago, IL 60611
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#482 of 4,449 restaurants in Chicago
  • Cuisines: American
  • Average price*: $ 20
  • Neighborhood: The Loop
  • Recommended For: Business, Child-friendly
  • Address: 164 E Grand Ave, Chicago, IL 60611
  • Phone:  (312) 938-8700
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“Great burgers, good prices”
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4 of 5 stars
cabowoo 12 contributions
San Francisco, California
Apr 26, 2009

Originally thought this restaurant was a strip club, must have been the pink neon lights outside. However, once we entered through the double doors, we knew we were in the right spot for some tasty food. Had the burder with grilled onions and bacon, it was so good! Beer and wine were very reasonably priced. Liked it so much, went... more

“Perfect burger joint...”
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4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Feb 16, 2009

Perfect burger joint. Good microbrews as well. more

“nasty nasty nasty”
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1 of 5 stars
cottoneyedjoe314_9 8 contributions
Chattanooga Tennessee
Jan 20, 2009

I recently visited Boston Blackies and had a burger. The one that mde them famous. The burger was like shoe leather. The atmosphere , as well, as the bartender was just an overall unpleaseant situation. more

“greasy burngers that are...”
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1 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Sep 2, 2008

greasy burngers that are fried. skip it more

“Great burgers”
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3 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Aug 6, 2008

Great burgers more

“Great burgers, fries, salads, and sandwitches”
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5 of 5 stars
haasmail2006 45 contributions
Columbus, OH
Aug 5, 2008

My wife and I always stop here once or twice when we visit Chicago, usually on our way to or from Navy Pier. The food here is excellent and reasonably priced. The burger arguably might be the best in the city. more

“love those burgers!”
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4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Jun 17, 2008

love those burgers! more

“damn good burgers, great...”
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A TripAdvisor Contributor
May 1, 2008

damn good burgers, great retro setting more

“Good.”
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A TripAdvisor Contributor
Feb 22, 2008

Good. more

“Great Burger and salads”
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Feb 1, 2008

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Boston Blackies Address

164 E Grand Ave, Chicago, IL 60611
Tel: (312) 938-8700
* Restaurant price information is based on meal cost per person, excluding drinks, tax and tip.