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Boston Blackies
164 E Grand Ave
Chicago, IL 60611
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#427 of 4,512 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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“Awesome burgers!”
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5 of 5 stars
MIShopperGirl   55 contributions
Lansing, MI
Jul 20, 2009

The burgers alone are worth going to this place! It's not far off Michigan Ave. It's kind of an older bar-like scene, but there's no smoking!!! I had the olive burger and my husband had the cheeseburger. Huge, juicy, and cooked just the way we ordered them. The burgers are actually large enough to split with another person. And there... more

“Great burgers, good prices”
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4 of 5 stars
cabowoo   16 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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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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Sep 2, 2008

greasy burngers that are fried. skip it more

“Great burgers”
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Aug 6, 2008

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“Great burgers, fries, salads, and sandwitches”
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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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Jun 17, 2008

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May 1, 2008

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Feb 22, 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.