Weber Grill Restaurant & Cooking School — Restaurant in Lombard

This place does great recovery. I went with a large party and there were a lot of mistakes made , but the effort to correct those mistakes was perfect. The manager went out of her way to fix our issues.

We had a party of 11 or 12 & they told us they don’t do reservations for that large of a party, so we had to walk in. We went at 7:30/7:45 on a Thursday. When we arrived, the place was pretty slow, & we could see that everyone was a bit irritated that a 12 top came in an hour and a half before closing. If they would’ve allowed us to make a reservation they could’ve been better prepared.

Food: 7/10 We sent back a good amount of food for various reasons whether it was dry, cold, or simply not tasty. Each time they came back with a satisfactory solution.

There was a huge issue with them accommodating dietary restrictions. They don’t have any adequate dairy-free options. The vegetarian burger is on a dairy bun & they had not a single other bread option. Not a different bun, not a slice of wheat bread. The fajitas were the only other entree that appeared to adequate, but the rice had dairy, the beans had dairy & the server told us the tortillas had dairy (we later found they did not)

The manager went out of her way to find a solution that was satisfactory and we really appreciated that.

There were a few items they altogether forgot to send out like corn on the cob, extra tortillas, sauces, etc. At that point, we were just ready to get out of their hair.

Service: 8/10 Although there were some mistakes made, I can appreciate how they tried to correct any mishaps and find solutions even though we were there until after close. The manager on duty went above and beyond to help her team and make sure we had a good experience. Our server Hector was very pleasant throughout the night. He took all of our requests with a smile. I did feel that he wasn’t as knowledgeable about the menu was he should’ve been. Each time we had a food question, he had to ask the kitchen which made our time there last even longer.

Atmosphere: 6.5/10 The atmosphere wasn’t bad, it was just pleasant. It was quiet enough to enjoy our meal and enjoy each other. The lighting was interesting as it felt like stage lighting, but that’s just an observation.

Overall I don’t think I’ll return as they don’t have many adequate options for my dietary restrictions. But I do think it’s worth the visit for others simply because they work so hard to make things right. There will always be mistakes wherever you go, but they did a great job at making...

The Weber Grill Academy 💯💯💯

TL:DR

1. Come hungry, there’s plenty to eat and drink.
2. Whether you’re a grilling pro or n00b, you’ll have fun and learn.
3. It’s worth the price.

Did you know that there is an “Inside Skirt Steak” and an “Outside Skirt Steak”? I didn’t, until I learned from Chef Klaus.

I found out about Weber’s Grill Academy via their website and saw that they were running a class. I was a bit hesitant about the $120 price tag. But I decided to take a chance on it and am I glad I did! I’ll get this out of the way, the Weber tuition is well worth it.

Menu: Here’s the menu we embarked on with Chef Klaus:

Roasted Corn, Tomato, & Avocado Salsa Mexican-Style Corn on the Cob Grilled Shrimp Tacos with Southwestern Slaw Spiced Skirt Steak Fajitas Grilled Fruit Kabobs Drinks: Specialty Paloma & Margarita

Setting: we had about 11 participants and met in the restaurants outdoor yard. There were a variety of Weber grills ranging from the Summit, Genesis, Weber’s SmokeFire pellet grill, and the classic Weber Charcoal Kettle grill. I chose to be on the SmokeFire as I’ve never tried Weber’s pellet grill. It didn’t disappoint!

Execution: We all had our own prepping stations. Our ingredients for the first dish (Avocado Salsa) were ready to go. We were greeted with drinks by Mo, the head waiter. Mo really took care of us by having our stations prepped and cleaned which had to happen multiple times for all the different dishes we made.

We were also greeted by Jon the GM who took us inside for our mixology class where we learned how to make the specialty Paloma and Margarita (and drink them of course!). I appreciated this portion of the class because it showed how well planned out the class was. Instead of waiting around for the charcoal to burn, by mixing in the mixology, the class was constantly engaging.

I really think what made this class a 5 star experience was the staff as they were hospitable, professional, and very knowledgeable on their craft!

Food: Absolutely delicious and plenty! Look at my photos, it speaks for itself 😁

I’ll definitely be going back for another class, thank you for this great experience...

This place is highly recommend! Weber Grill Restaurant is perfect for special events such as formal dates, special celebration, and others. The food here is really great and perfectly serve. They made all of their food by heart and in such a creative way. Their plating is really awesome. Their steaks are phenomenal! It is so delicious and worth a try! It is so tender, tasty, and will literally melts in your mouth. It comes with different kind of servings. You must also try their awesome salads. It is so unique, so good, and very yummy. The veggies are fresh and the dressing they used is so delicious. Salads were really excellent! They have so huge menu and you will absolutely love and enjoy all of the food they have on the menu once you visit. Their location is very accessible, they are so near, and easy to find. They are familiar to many people and they are popular. This Weber Grill never disappoints. You will absolutely love the whole place and as well as their delicious food. Service of this place is a top-notch! Their staff is very friendly, nice, and decent. They are welcoming and they will also greet you once you enter the place. They will also show a big smile to you. They are so accommodating to the point that they will not let their customers leave the place without a happy and better experience. All of their staff is personable and decent. Very worth visiting place again and again. I would really love to come back here again when I have some free time. Thank you Weber Grill Restaurant for giving us such an amazing food and awesome service. Your staff really made my experience much better an unforgettable....