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| - The South Bank Grill is a great little lunch spot. Don't blink as you drive down 40th Street, or you'll miss it between the junk yard and the industrial complex.
The interior is an eclectic mixture of sports memorabilia (go Bears!), circa 1986 wall art, and kitchen decorating on a dime. Tables and chairs mostly match and are of the church basement variety. You'll also find a pool table here, but no play until after 2pm so that customers can lunch in peace.
The menu contains a standard bar and grill offerings, and everything I've had has been quite good. The salads are huge with fresh toppings, though I admit I wasn't a fan of the sherry vinaigrette and had to turn it in for ranch. I've also tried their pierogi special, which was as authentic as I'd find in the Red Apple in Chicago (but less greasy).
The staff are the best part of this diner. My waitress was happy, funny, and very attentive. I'm annoyed by waitstaff who show up when I don't need them and hide when I do, but our server was perfect. I'd recommend this place because of her, even if the food was bad.
Plenty of parking available off street. They also have a full bar for afternoon meetings. They can handle groups of up to 6 easily, but if you bring more, show up early so you can find seating.
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