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Bryan’s American Grille

Restaurant Bar American restaurant Karaoke bar

One of the Top rated American restaurants in Downers Grove


Address

2009 Ogden Ave, Downers Grove, IL 60515

Website

www.bryansamericangrille.com

Contact

(630) 725-9110

Price rating

$ $$$

Rating on Google Maps

4.50 (693 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Tuesday: 11 AM to 11 PM
  • Wednesday: 11 AM to 11 PM
  • Thursday: 11 AM to 11 PM
  • Friday: 11 AM to 1 AM
  • Saturday: 11 AM to 1 AM
  • Sunday: 11 AM to 9 PM
  • Monday: 11 AM to 11 PM

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: great (18) good (17) service (11) friendly (10) time (10) server (9) amazing (8) staff (8) menu (8) fried (7)
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  • 5/5 Danielle S. 1 year ago on Google
    They're so welcoming and personable! It's so hard to find great service now a days... but that exactly what you'll get here. I love all the decorations it lifted my spirits...especially to see that they support out troops. The chilli soup is amazzzzzing by the way. If I'm every in the neighborhood again. Stopping by is a must.
    6 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Twon W. 8 months ago on Google
    Great Place for York Parents before a football game. Only 2 female bartenders but they were amazing. I'm sure they weren't anticipating us showing that deep.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Arman K. 1 year ago on Google
    Hands down one of the best if not the best burger I've ever had. Was visiting family from Texas and this meal made me feel right at home! The staff was 100% some of the kindest people I have ever met! Sheri was awesome and recommended some great choices! The quesadilla burger was to die for! Will definitely be visiting again! The ambience made you feel like you were right at home! Also the food portions are out of this world and the prices are more than fair!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 G P. 1 year ago on Google
    I stopped in to Bryan's when they first opened a few years ago and the service was so bad that I left without ordering anything and they weren't even busy! I decided to try it again so I went back today. Carrie, the bartender, was friendly and gave great service! I had the shepherds pie which was awesome. My complaint is that they charge a 3% fee if you pay with a credit card. I would have given more stars if they didn't do that. I don't patronize anyplace that charges this fee so I won't be going back.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Vincent S. 1 year ago on Google
    I have been to Bryan's numerous times in the past year and have never had a bad meal! All of the staff are super nice and attentive. The customers are really great and fun to hang out with. I highly recommend you try this establishment.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jack V M. 1 year ago on Google
    A wonderful place for a church mens luncheon. The drinks were cold, the lunch specials were delicious, and Shannon our delightfully pleasant server, working all alone provided BETTER service than comparably sized venues with three times the staff. I am making it a point to return here.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Bryan G. 7 years ago on Google
    Seriously, can anyone be nicer then the owners here? Doubtful. We were immediately greeted at the door and the owner spent literally 5 minutes talking and getting to know us. It was also Meatball Monday, so they were super excited about that. Free popcorn to munch on while you're looking over the menu. We didn't get to try the fried chicken but we heard from several folks that it's delicious.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Don & Stacy P. 11 months ago on Google
    This is an awesome place. I hesitant to stay after seeing they had a bus of people they were serving with only 2 waitresses. But they did not disappoint. Shari was our waitress. She was fantastic in handling the overwhelming customers. She was bartending and waiting tables. The food was amazing and we had no delays on drink refills as the bus of people we’re paying for their checks as we were eating our food. Definitely would be back when we are in the area again!!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Christine B. 9 months ago on Google
    I love this place! I occasionally come in Friday's for Karaoke. Today, I decided to come in for Football. And I'm so glad I did. Lots of this and sound for the game. The crowd at the bar was so much fun. Bryan, the owner was super friendly. Carrie was attentive and personable. I ordered the Buffalo Chix Wrap. Off the charts tasty. Just enough spice. Step out of unit comfort zone and give this place a try!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Rebecca M. 9 months ago on Google
    Was recently there for a fundraiser....and the staff did an amazing job!! I think more people showed up than expected but they handle it fabulously! Food was great, quick, hot and fresh.. drinks flowed, the waitress and bartender were super friendly, overall a great time! Thank you all again!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Howard F. 3 years ago on Google
    The bartender/server was fantastic The food was totally delicious. Average prices. I would tell others to come here.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Nicole D. 1 year ago on Google
    Absolutely love Bryan's! The food is always great, especially meatloaf Thursdays. Cindi is the best server she never screws up our order and even remembers our orders time after time.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Cindi A. 1 year ago on Google
    Don't miss this Diamond in the Rough with all the warmth of home. The Owner's Wife makes a Killer potato salad and Bryan himself is The Sensei of Soup, perfect to get the chill out of your bones. If you haven't visited yet, what are you waiting for??
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 RG 2. 1 year ago on Google
    Corned beef was outstanding! Carrots and cabbage were lukewarm and somewhat tasteless unfortunately. Super friendly waitress and green beer makes it all good 💚👍 Friendly neighborhood restaurant and pub.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Sarah S. 2 years ago on Google
    Love this place! Super friendly, the staff remembers my name, great local spot with good drinks and great food. Soup is always homemade, great potato salad and the daily specials are sooo good. Highly recommend!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Rani L. 11 months ago on Google
    Great place for food, drinks and live music! It is also kid friendly. I went with my friend and her 7 year old son. The place was busy. I’m glad I reserved a spot before we got there! There were a couple servers so the service was a little slow because there were so many people, but the food, drinks and live music made up for it. My friend had the fried fish, I had the mushroom burger, and her son had something from the kids menu. He said it was good. Overall, a great place! Make sure you reserve a spot before you go! It does get busy there, but I highly recommend it!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Kurt S. 1 year ago on Google
    We love the fried chicken but the service can be slow. Friday, the place was busy, and they only had 2 servers and they were making drinks in addition to serving. We had to remind her to serve my wife's salad before the entree.

  • 5/5 James L. 1 year ago on Google
    This place gets rocking on a busy night. The owner is a fantastic person and the food is pretty dang good for the type of bar this place is. What else is great is they have their own house ale on draft and the prices are fantastic for the area too. Enjoy trivia and karaoke night. You know a place is good when it has a parking lot and that still isn't enough for a weeknight trivia.

  • 5/5 Michelle Carriere P. 11 months ago on Google
    The food is solid and comforting in how familiar and delicious it is. We stopped here after a shopping trip and were pleased with our experience - next time we'll return with our kids! The french fries were absolutely amazing.

  • 5/5 RoadRunner 11 months ago on Google
    Probably the best burger Ive ever had and same goes for the fries that came with it! Daughter had spaghetti she said was amazing (and shes picky about her spaghetti 🍝 😆).. buffalo dip w/warm tortilla chips were 👍 👌.. tater tots were perfectly cooked.. also our server was helpful and friendly as were the rest of the satff.. very highly recommend

  • 5/5 John C. 11 months ago on Google
    Wow, what a gem this place is. So glad I found this for a business lunch. Shannon is the best, sweetest, hardest working do everything waitress I've had the pleasure of experiencing. I thought she probably owned the place so I asked her. She chuckled at me. Shannon greeted almost everyone who came through the door by their first name. The greek salad with grilled chicken she made was to die for. My partner had a Burger that he was thoroughly impressed with. I can't wait to come back through town and try it again. Do yourself a "flavor" and go here soon. Thanks Shannon.

  • 5/5 Jessica M. 1 year ago on Google
    I came here by a recommendation of coworker and I will say I've had the best salmon in my life " slamming southern salmon" the caramelized sauce they have is absolutely amazing! Our server Kim was fantastic, we came in for dinner during rush hour and she made a point to socialize with each table. She had an absolutely amazing smile like she enjoyed her job and was extraordinarily quick and remembered what each person ordered. I highly recommend Kim as a server. The owner, Bryan made sure to come to each table to check on everything to make sure you were pleased with the service and food.

  • 1/5 Chris B. 1 year ago on Google
    Have spent at least 1600 dollars in the course of 2 years dinning here and tip generously. Returned approximately 4 meals over the whole course of time, due to not being cooked to order, tasting bad, etc.. The last three weeks have not been good. Fryer oil was overdue for changing, so fries and other fried food tasted bad.. only happened once, problem fixed. Then last week I ordered tacos. I literally pulled 3 long hairs out of my mouth, one which got stuck between my teeth ---gross! They voided the bill! That's enough for most not to return, but because I've been a long standing customer I decided not make a big deal of it. Several days ago I ordered a "new" item, a breakfast burrito. It was practically refrigerator cold and smothered in sour cream inside. I asked the server, "shouldn't this be served hot, because of the eggs and potatoes?" Yes, she replies. When she went back to the kitchen to ask the cook to warm the other half they were snickering and smirking. I noted that and felt very disrespected. Seriously thought of not returning again after witnessing that. I didn't say anything, instead noted it. I didn't demand to not pay nor was it offered to be comp- I paid for the meal and left. Decided one more time to try Bryan's this evening and was insulted by the owner, Brian, for returning their new "jalapeño popper" item. In the past they had them they were filled with cheddar cheese. The new ones were filled with cream cheese and not denoted on the menu as such. And too, very heavily breaded. Brian looked disconcerted as he approached my table to ask what was wrong. He was defensive off the get go. I told him why I returned them and he contorted back with "It says on the menu what they are and I'm NOT taking these off your bill!" I was shocked at his approach towards me, because its usually a friendly interaction with him in the past. He then again declares he will NOT take them off the bill. Btw, it does NOT denote on the menu what they are filled with. Some restaurants serve them with cheese and others sour cream. I exclaimed that for all the money I spent over time at his establishment that I've only returned 3-4 meals. I was incensed! I dont regret cusing at the end... especially, after I said I will never return, to which he replied, "that's a good plan" You lost a good customer and one who appreciates his servers with good tips...over (a) specific disrespectful server and cook and especially because of your ridiculous greed.. you should have reflected on my buisness throughout the last 2 years before arguing over a 10$ appetizer! Would you pay 10 dollars to earn another 1600 plus dollars over two years!???? Idiot

  • 5/5 John H. 2 years ago on Google
    This is a hidden gem. If you like that welcoming feel as soon as you walk in, just walk in and sit where you like. You want great food, great specials this is the place for you. The staff is like an old friend. I try to eat something different off of the menu each time I go. I have yet to find something I don’t like and I try. Chili is home made, get a bowl not a cup. Shepherds pie is the best I have ever had. Bourbon burger is awesome. I love the taste of the bourbon wrap. When the owner is there he always comes around and says hello. You will not find a more comfortable place with good food anywhere. This will be your new go to place!

  • 3/5 Manuel L. 1 year ago on Google
    No the best place, average atmosphere and flavor just ok. You don't eat bad but not so good.

  • 5/5 Janet C. 1 year ago on Google
    First time at Brian's for my husband and I and well be back. Loved the food and the service, Beverly i do believe was our server and she was very welcoming. Got to have the muffaletta Monday special, loved it. Thank you

  • 5/5 Kevin C. 1 year ago on Google
    first time visit. food was tasty and well priced. also a bar but did not partake. the host was pleasant and very good. tastiest fried chicken and fries i have had in a long while

  • 5/5 Rachel H. 1 year ago on Google
    Stopped here on the way home (don't live near Bryans) because we needed something with a kid menu and they're menu looked good. Everything we had was really good. Got chips and salsa, the chips were cooked fresh and really good. My kids got the chicken strips and fries which they enjoyed. Husband got fried chicken which was great and I got a Reuben. It was amazing, one of the best Reubens I ever had. My kids also enjoyed the popcorn. Staff was quick and friendly. Definitely will go back and suggest to others

  • 5/5 Tshx H. 2 years ago on Google
    Great food! And quick service! This place was really good and I definitely look forward to coming back again!

  • 2/5 Jason H. 1 year ago on Google
    To be honest, food wasn't that great. Two out of the three orders were below average. The appetizers we ordered seemed like something right out of the freezer. The service felt like we we r e there for them and not vise versa....will not go back and it pains me to right this as I'm Irish and embarrassed that this establishment is advertised as such

  • 5/5 Little S. 2 years ago on Google
    Love this place! Food is great and comes up fast, service is awesome!! I've been a bartender for years and they kill it here. Amazing staff. Love Shannon!

  • 5/5 Ernest A. 2 years ago on Google
    Great neighborhood bar! Food is great. You have to try the fried chicken! Very nice staff and servers. They are always friendly and greeted when we enter and when leaving. Have never had a bad experience here!


Call (630) 725-9110 Open on Google Maps

Amenities


  • Parking
    • ✓️ Free parking lot
    • ✓️ Plenty of parking
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Quick bite
    • ✓️ Hard liquor
    • ✓️ Comfort food
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Happy hour food
    • ✓️ Late-night food
    • ✓️ Happy hour drinks
  • Popular for
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Solo dining
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible entrance
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible restroom
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Takeout
    • ✗ Delivery
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating

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