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.
Details
Dine-inAvailable
DeliveryNot available
TakeoutAvailable
Accepts reservationsAvailable
Cash onlyNot available
Curbside pickupAvailable
Drive-throughAvailable
BreakfastAvailable
LunchAvailable
DinnerAvailable
VegetarianAvailable
RestroomAvailable
Kid friendlyNot available
Wheelchair accessible entranceAvailable
Wheelchair accessible restroomAvailable
Wheelchair accessible seatingAvailable
Location
Certified by About Last Knife (ALK) • Jul 05, 2026
Certified by About Last Knife (ALK) • Jul 05, 2026
Monday7:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Thursday7:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Friday7:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Saturday7:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Sunday7:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Reviews
4.0
361 reviews
5 stars
195
4 stars
71
3 stars
32
2 stars
21
1 star
42
SG
Shawn Goetzinger
Jun 19, 2026
1.0
Hands down the most understaffed restaurant in Chicago. This is an intentional management decision to leave the ALK totally unsupported. This isn’t a complaint about the worker, they’re doing great, this is a complaint about management. It’s an awful experience for both customer and employee.
DH
Don H
Jun 6, 2026
5.0
Limited menu, as it should be. The chef is able to focus on the quality of the food, and they did. ALK is absolutely on my return visit list.
JG
Janis G
Mar 9, 2026
2.0
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.
AT
Antonio trejo
Jan 18, 2026
5.0
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.
TM
Theresa Moore
Jan 15, 2024
4.0
Very cool place. Great bar! Delicious steak and Avocado toast!
I will be back!
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