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About Last Knife (ALK) is an American bistro serving classic dishes with a global flourish. With Chef Oumar Diouf at the helm, the restaurant takes inspiration from his West African roots, as well as Latin American destinations where he’s also lived and worked. The results are familiar favorites like Roast Chicken and Steak Frites, with often surprising ingredients or execution that makes the classics new again. A seasonally curated cocktail list, along with beer, wine, and non-alcoholic beverages, rounds out the experience, pairing perfectly with ALK’s plates big and small. Date night, work meeting, or catch-up with the crew, ALK is the perfect downtown destination for meals any time of day in Chicago.
Classic & creative American bistro fare from breakfast to late-night with contemporary interiors.
Address and Contact Information
Address: 168 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60601
Phone: (312) 392-2440
Website: https://alkchicago.com/
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Reviews
Erika Whitehead
Yesterday, we visited About Last Knife (ALK) at the Arlo Hotel for their “Lucky Hour.” They have a fun special called the “Chicago Happy Meal”—an Old Fashioned, fries, and fortune cookies—for just $15. Since none of the other Lucky Hour cocktails are whiskey or bourbon-based, I opted for the Happy Meal so I could enjoy a classic Old Fashioned.
Cocktail: Bold, boozy, and perfectly balanced. I didn’t catch the bourbon brand, but the drink was strong, flavorful, and expertly made.
Fries: Think elevated McDonald’s fries—crispy, piping hot, perfectly salted, and delicious even after they cooled a bit. You can enjoy them with or without ketchup, and either way, they hit the spot.
Fortune Cookies: Arlo writes the fortunes themselves, which is a fun and unique twist. A few of us got duplicate fortunes, which was a bit less special, but the idea was still super cute.
Service: Our server was friendly, attentive, and checked in throughout the evening.
Ambiance: The space was quaint, quiet, and charming. We were seated immediately since it wasn’t crowded. I also loved seeing the open kitchen and noticing a Black female cook at work—it was a beautiful and inspiring touch.
Overall, ALK’s Lucky Hour is a fun experience. Highly recommend the Chicago Happy Meal if you love a good Old Fashioned with some playful, elevated snacks!
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… moreCocktail: Bold, boozy, and perfectly balanced. I didn’t catch the bourbon brand, but the drink was strong, flavorful, and expertly made.
Fries: Think elevated McDonald’s fries—crispy, piping hot, perfectly salted, and delicious even after they cooled a bit. You can enjoy them with or without ketchup, and either way, they hit the spot.
Fortune Cookies: Arlo writes the fortunes themselves, which is a fun and unique twist. A few of us got duplicate fortunes, which was a bit less special, but the idea was still super cute.
Service: Our server was friendly, attentive, and checked in throughout the evening.
Ambiance: The space was quaint, quiet, and charming. We were seated immediately since it wasn’t crowded. I also loved seeing the open kitchen and noticing a Black female cook at work—it was a beautiful and inspiring touch.
Overall, ALK’s Lucky Hour is a fun experience. Highly recommend the Chicago Happy Meal if you love a good Old Fashioned with some playful, elevated snacks!
#ImNotAFoodie
#ImJustAGirlWhoLovesFood
John
We were pretty excited to check this place out. Visiting for the marathon from NYC so I know good restaurants. This is not one of them. Service was EXTREMELY slow and inattentive. Fried calamari was cold and overcooked. Steak was on par with something you’d find at Walmart, and the burgers were essentially a patty on the shiniest bun I’ve ever seen. Drinks were not great, probably because the bartender was too busy joking around to pay attention.
I’d highly recommend skipping this spot for something on the other side of the river.
… moreI’d highly recommend skipping this spot for something on the other side of the river.
Nephele O
The atmosphere was delightful- definitely aim for the Lucky Hour discounts, super worth it! Food was delicious from appetizers to entrees. I personally had the housemade gnocci and it was to die for. Drinks were good, music was good, and our server Lizeth was so personable and knowledgeable. I would recommend this even if you’re not staying at the hotel. What a fun discovery! I can’t wait to bring my friends the next time we’re in the city.
… morePatrice
Definitely just a place to satisfy hunger. We were seated immediately. The atmosphere is really nice but the food just doesn’t match. I ordered a mimosa and the steak and eggs. My friend ordered a cappuccino, French toast and the alk breakfast. The food was so bland. As you can see in the video, my steak had a good amount of fat on it. Why not trim the steak before you cook it? I was surprised it was sent out like that. I expect eggs to be bland. The onion and peppers with the potatoes. Under cooked. Why? I’ve included the bill. This was our first restaurant we tried in Chicago and we won’t be back.
… moreAliyana Banner
Overall unimpressed. If you’re looking for a nice affordable place for a nice breakfast you’ll do better at an IHop. The service was slow and the staff seemed to be ageist. As a group of 21 year old visiting Chicago looking for a nice place to eat we didn’t receive the same service as the other older people who entered. We arrived around 8:45 so it wasn’t crowded or packed as we were sat. I ordered the pancakes, my friends ordered the French toast, smoked salmon, and beignets respectively. We ordered orange juice and got waters and waited. When we got our food about 20 minutes later we were underwhelmed. For the price we paid it was not worth it. No one ever checked on us, we never got a refill of water, not even a simple “how is your meal”. We were completely ignored while others tables were being served and tended to. When it came time to get the check we continued to be ignored even when we had our card in clear view ready to go. It wasn’t until we asked her to take our check did we get her attention. Overall, if you’re in your 20’s and looking for a nice breakfast place to eat downtown, you should go to any of the other cafes around where you’ll actually get quality food for the price and better customer service.
… moreRaquel
I ordered the French Onion Soup, and on a cold day in Chicago it warmed me right up. It was absolutely delicious! Adrian was an absolute delight, friendly, positive, and attentive.
… moreJanis G
Stopped in for a drink before going to our room for the night. Sat at the bar and the bartender didn’t greet us, just handed us water and menus. We decided what we wanted to drink, and put our menus down. The bartender was doing things behind the bar and just looking at us. We were waiting for him to ask what we would like. Nope, he just keep looking at us. Finally, he said, “talk to me”. Really? So rude. He did the same thing to the next people who sat down. Learn how to treat your customers. Also, the drinks were good but very expensive.
… moreJennifer Kellett
I had a lunch and brunch at this cafe/bar on Michigan Ave not far from Millennium Park. The garlic sauce Caesar Salad with salmon was quite tasty but very light on everything except the huge amount of lettuce. May not suit a big person with a big appetite. I still enjoyed it and went back for buttermilk pancakes and hot chocolate the day before the marathon. Again quite tasty. Staff were pleasant. There is both indoor and outdoor seating
… moreChris Roggen
Good food and great atmosphere. Their version of happy hour has decent prices. It’s a good decent place to go especially if you are staying at the Arlo hotel. Servers and bartender were attentive.
… moreAntonio trejo
My family and I are staying at the hotel so we decided to give ALK a chance and they did not disappoint. My kids loved the french toast and everything was very good! Not to mention, it was a very relaxed setting compared to busy restaurants.
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