Flat Top Grill

Flat Top is one of my favorite restaurants in Chicago. The price is good for the amount of food you get...It's all you can eat! I have never had a bad meal and the fact that you get to choose your own fresh ingredients ensures that you like what you get. Would recommend this restaurant to anyone!

Posted 10/08/08 | Report Abuse

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This restaurant is a little different than most. It is a fresh grill where you prep your on stir fry. You can choose rice or noodles and from an assortment of veggies, dairies and raw meats. Then the grillers prepare your food and it is delivered to your table.
And the neat thing about this restaurant is that you can prepare as many dishes as your stomach can handle.
The place is a little small so it is good to go during lunch or when it is less crowded.

Posted 07/15/08 | Report Abuse

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Flat Top Grill is so much fun. The food is fresh, colorful and delicious. As a former student at UIC, I was a regular at this location. They offer student discounts with proof of ID. No matter what diet or food plan you are on, this place has something for everyone. You are the chef, as you create your own food from the freshest ingredients and sauces. The Indian bread is light and flaky. My favorite is the Sweet and Sour soup with plenty of crunchy vegetables. It is a must for everyone to try the Chocolate Storm. This bittersweet chocolate dessert is divine. Highly recommended!! Right next door to Harpo Studios (aka Oprah's studios). Bring a ton of friends and show them what this place is all about!

Pros: Fun, Food tastes great, staff, variety, flavors, Student discounts, one trip vs. all you can eat prices, and desserts
Cons: Parking is limited

Posted 02/04/08 | Report Abuse

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If you're on a low carb/veggie diet and you love stir fry, then Flat Top Grill is the place for you.

This restaurant chain is an all you can eat stir fry buffet. You stand in line to get your choice of rice or pasta (sans if you're on a low carb diet). Then you select your veggies, and sauce(s). Everything is available from peanut sauce to teriyaki sauce. You even get to select your meats (chicken pork, beef). Afterwards, you can add additional spices, and stuff life peanuts, croutons, etc. Then you can select how you want your meal prepared: as a soup, accompanied by Pita Bread, in mushu rolls, or even a salad. Finally, you drop off your selections at the grill counter; you go back to your seat and wait for your fantastic meal to be delivered!

The staff at this plasce is fantastic and ALWAYS very accomodating to special requests. This particular restaurant chain is located in the semi-quiet near west side of the Loop. It is across the street from Harpo studios too (Oprah).

PROS: Fantastic food, service, and sem-quiet location
CONS: Public transportation in the area is slow

Posted 06/14/05 | Report Abuse

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