Iconic Chicago fast-casual chain — the Italian beef (dipped, with hot giardiniera), Chicago-style hot dogs, and chocolate cake shake
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Portillo's releases reservations 30 days in advance around 10 AM CT. Set your alert to notify you right when new dates drop.
No reservation needed — it's counter service. Go during off-peak hours (2-4 PM) to avoid long lines. The River North location is the most tourist-friendly.
Many restaurants including Portillo's offer their full menu at the bar with less competition for seats.
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Portillo's is one of Chicago's most sought-after restaurants — iconic chicago fast-casual chain — the italian beef (dipped, with hot giardiniera), chicago-style hot dogs, and chocolate cake shake. Tables book up within minutes of release, and cancellations are the primary way most diners get in.
Portillo's typically releases reservations 30 days in advance, usually around 10 AM CT. However, cancellations happen throughout the day — our 24/7 monitoring catches these the moment they appear on OpenTable.
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With ReservationFinder alerts, you'll be notified the moment a table opens. Pro tip: no reservation needed — it's counter service. go during off-peak hours (2-4 pm) to avoid long lines. the river north location is the most tourist-friendly. Being flexible with dates and times significantly improves your chances.
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