Reviews

Chicago Sun-Times   WEEKEND PLUS DINING   with Pat Bruno

"The Burger's The Thing, Kudos To Chicago's Finest Beef Patties"

Silver Medal Award, Palmer Place Restaurant & Biergarten,
56 S. LaGrange Road, LaGrange, (708) 482-7127

Palmer Place gets the silver for it's half-pounder of 100 percent flavorful ground chuck that is char-grilled to perfection, plunked into a bulky bakery bun (or dark rye) and gussied up with lettuce, tomato, onion and pickle. No fewer than eight choices on the cheese end of the burger. Palmer Place also gets an honorable mention for its incredible burger menu: 13 burger choices in all. And if you want a great chili burger, this is the place. Burgers come with a range of potato choices. I favor the potato salad over the fries, but that's just me.

Chicago Sun-Times   WEEKEND PLUS DINING   with Pat Bruno

"Uncommon Ground, Rating the Best Burgers in Chicago"

No. 5 Palmer Place Restaurant & Biergarten, 56 S. LaGrange Rd. LaGrange (708-482-7127). Great place for burgers and a blast (especially in the summer when the outdoor biergarten is open). About 17 different delicious burger possibilities ranging from the basic half pounder on a bun or dark rye to the famous Texas Bar-B-Q burger with it's glaze of barbeque sauce, melt of Monterey Jack cheese and sautéed onion. A particular favorite is the Black Jack Burger with it's "char-crust" of seasoning and melted Monterey Jack cheese. Terrific flavor. French fries are o.k., but you can substitute the luscious homemade potato salad.

Chicago Sun-Times Jeff Johnson - "Premium Beer Gardens"

Palmer Place Restaurant & Biergarten, 56 S. LaGrange Rd., LaGrange (708-482-7127). This is the Babe Ruth among these Beer Gardens, with expanded seating for up to 350 outdoors. Customers can choose from 20 beers on tap and 260 more in bottles. "Originally it was a little beer garden, but now reminds me a lot of being in New Orleans," said general manager Steve Palmer. The menu includes a variety of sandwiches, as well as burgers, brats and ribs. This place is well laid out, allowing sports fans to watch games on T.V. without bothering other patrons.

Chicago Parent Magazine "How To Find A Family-Friendly Restaurant"

"Family-Friendly Restaurants - Top Picks Of Our READERS"

Palmer Place Restaurant & Biergarten
56 S. LaGrange Road
LaGrange
(708) 482-7127

Metromix Chicago  ( 4 ½ Stars out of 5 stars )

Palmer Place Restaurant & Biergarten 56 S. LaGrange Road, LaGrange, Il. 60525 (708) 482-7127 This family-owned and operated restaurant has an extensive selection of beers and an enormous beer garden to go along with it's comfortable interior. Entrees include burgers, ribs, and triple decker sandwiches, as well as a full children's menu. Beer garden features more than 300 bottle beers and 36 beers on tap.