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    Expensive burgers
    Came here after a Bulls game one night and the burgers were typical, nothing extraordinary, but we ended up leaving with a $110 bill. Fries are good though, but that's not enough for me to come back.

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    My favorite neighborhood burger bar in Chicago.  Unique and delicious burgers with a good selection of beers.

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    Let's keep it brief since there are hundreds of reviews for this place already--service was great, my #15 burger special was great (don't remember exactly what was in it, but there was definitely cheese, duck, and beef all over this thing with the DMK bun...tasty), my milkshake was maybe the best I've had in Chicago, and the french fries--both the Wisconsin cheddar fries and the parmesan/truffle--were pretty good.  The beer selection was hearty and had something for all four of my team members.

    I don't think this ranks as high for me as the triumvirate of Kuma's, Lockdown and Butcher & the Burger, but it's close.

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    Famous chef (Michael Kornick) and famous steak family (varying siblings of Morton's the Steakhouse as well as family) have been doing business together for several years now and mostly in "upscale" joints. Bringing things down to earth in a Burger Bar concept... And another warrior enters the Terrordome for Burger Supremacy.

    This place has been open for a little while, they seem to overall be holding their own against those who enter.

    Now... You have a "choice" of 15 burgers and their combos... So if you are someone who prefers to "build your own..."you may not like this.  See, you can "remove" ingredients from the 15 listed but; except for additional patty of beef ($3) or adding an egg ($1), you can't add nutthin'. Now, I liked the idea of the combos and so I'm overall ok with it.

    Went with a #4: Burger with Roasted Hatch Chilies, Over Easy Egg, Smoked Bacon and Sonoma Jack Cheese.

    The bun here is really good. Almost a slightly fluffier/ lighter English Muffin, so it has a bit of density but not as puffed out as a traditional Parker House Roll style Burger Bun.

    The beef is excellent, comes out "just under" medium (would like to see a bit more char) and VERY juicy. The #4 combo is a GOOD one... All things I like (and I really LIKE Hatch Chilies), the burger comes together in a very satisfying package. I'm also a BIG fan of Sweet Potato Fries... The Lemon and Tabasco Aioli is pretty outstanding. Not too hot at first but the tang of the chilies AND the aioli suddenly sneaks up on you. The fries themselves were good and crispy. Properly seasoned.

    Extensive and well priced beer list. Would like to see some more interesting choices on their wines. C'mon, this is BEEF!

    This place is good. Could be a touch more generous with the bacon? I'd also like to see the burger FILL the circumference of the bun and not come kinda shy of. But the flavors are good and the variety shows some creativity. I'd like to also see some "flexibility" in adding ingredients. I'm a BIG fan of a "Bleu and Bacon" with mushrooms burger.

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    Best Burger Bar in Chicago.  Now those of you who read my Kuma's post may cry a foul at what appears like hypocrisy, but I assure you, my words have been VERY carefully chosen.

    Roasted Hatch Green Chile is, in my humble opinion, the best they offer.  The Grass-fed lamb is amazing too, but as far as I can tell in my visits, you can't really go wrong (even their ketchups are amazing). If you can get in without waiting more than 25 mins this is the best there is.  

    Aside: I went once with a large group and my friend's boyfriend ordered a plain burger.  Plain. No cheese, toppings, or condiments. Just a beef patty.  I severely discounted every dern thing the guy said from that point forward.

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    This place is amazing!  Some of the best burgers I have had in the city ever.  I love the fried pickles / okra.  All of the different sides are awesome.

    The beer selection here is pretty great as well.  It covers the spectrum of what you would want.  Whenever I have come here all of my friends always find something they like.

    The last time I was here I was here with some friends just celebrating after a long week at work and the manager, Michael Short, came over and just checked on us.  He bought us a round of shots as well.  This guy is awesome.  

    I recommend this place to anyone for a good burger, to watch a game, to catch a beer, and to experience good service.

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    Stopped in here en route to a flick at the Vic. Not what I expected from a burger joint... pleasantly surprised. It was crowded for a snowy Wednesday night, so luckily my hot date had already snagged a few seats at the bar.

    I got the bison burger which comes with pickled onion, goat cheese and blueberry BBQ sauce, asking the bartender if I should sub a turkey burger for the bison. He advised against it, for which I'm grateful. The food arrived quickly, and the bison patty was so tender and flavorful, and the toppings worked in perfect harmony. My date covered all the animal food groups with his beef burger topped with bacon and egg, and probably some other ingredients that I missed as I was busy shoving bison into my face.

    We also got a side of cheddar and scallion fries and fried okra and pickles, which I thought were okay but my date took the lead on and polished off fairly quickly. The beer list is solid, and we each washed our meals down with a draft (Lagunitas IPA for me).

    And if that wasn't enough, the bartender surprised us with some sort of chocolate/raspberry jam milkshake... so yummy and unnecessary. I'm still full 14 hours later. They also gave us cards to come back for two free drafts... sold.

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    The bacon cheese burger & the vegetarian burger were amazing! The wait was a little longer than we were told & our waitress was not on point that night but the burgers were fab!

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    I really wanted to give DMK 5 stars, but there were just several flaws that kept it from such. First off, they have a great beer and alcohol selection. If you are looking for craft beers this is a good place. Their menu is also pretty good, though obviously anything out of the burger/fries realm is probably absent.

    That said, the food was great! Buffalo burger with bleu cheese and blueberry BBQ sauce was awesome, and the sweet potato fries are clutch. Their menu has so many great sounding burgers ranging from fried eggs, peppers, guac, fried goodies, and even turkey/bean/salmon/portebello burgers.

    However, the layout of the place is weird...waited 45 mins for our table, which the bar was handy for. But we had to stand the whole time, and the place was packed. It was also pretty loud, hard to hold conversation with all of the people and loud music. Then the food took 20ish minutes after we ordered, just a long time to wait...

    Overall, great burgers and drinks, just don't come starving and expect to wait awhile.

    Atmosphere: 7/10
    Service: 7/10
    Food: 8.5/10

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    DMK has the potential to be great.

    I kinda hate the layout of the place.  Long bench seats are on one side of each table and chairs are on the other.  This required our server to jut her entire upper torso over our table to speak to both of us.

    I ordered one of the temporary special burgers.  It had duck sausage, gruyere cheese and red wine caramelized onions.  Tasty, for sure.  I wish the beef patty were thicker.  Perhaps the combo was too rich.

    We also ordered the Parmesan fries.  Those were really good.  I would have preferred thicker-cut fries as well.

    I also drank a Death & Company's Whirling Tiger (bourbon, fresh apple & lemon, ginger syrup).  It was blindingly strong.

    I applaud DMK's creativity, and I'll be back.  I just wish the portions were a little beefier.

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    best. turkeyburger. ever.

    these guys take burgers to 11. amazing, thin soft potato flour bun; flavorful turkey burger was perfectly crisped on the outside, moist & delicious inside; sheep milk cheese and some kind of heavenly condiments on top, just flat out delicious.

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    Been here a few times and enjoy it. Can't say I crave it but it is a convenient meeting place with friends a business colleagues. Beer selection is good although I wouldn't mind seeing a few more new selections of crafts on there.
    Service has always been great whether from the bartender or servers. Very friendly and attentive.
    I've had the regular burgers and the turkey burger. Both are good, doesn't blow me a way for me to say "greatest ever!" but it's solid.
    The sweet potato fries are a great addition as is the Parmesan fries. We usually get 2-3 small size fries and share.

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    okay, so i'm updating this review because of a policy that I wasn't aware of when i previously dined. I guess it didn't really apply then, so it wasn't brought up. But they WILL NOT substitute ingredients. They don't really even have a regular old cheese burger there. They're all specific with BBQ sauce or blue cheese or some other pairing that some may like, but I'm a plain cheeseburger type girl. i find it downright rude that they wont put cheddar cheese instead of blue cheese on my burger. i mean.... not everyone likes blue cheese? it's extremely unaccommodating. if i'm paying $10 for a burger i want it the way i want it. I'm really a stickler for customer service coming from a family that owned two businesses growing up (pharmacy/old fashioned gift shop and "drug store" and a diner) and this is a real downer. I probably won't go back due to this "policy".

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    This place was reviewed over 1000 times?  Yelp! sure is going strong in Chicago!

    Solid burger, great service and classy yet cool layout made DMK an awesome place to frequent. My burger tasted a lot like a big mac, only better (order it, trust me).  

    I'm not super familiar with the neighborhood, but it seems nice.  Burgers were very flavorful and big.  The fries pretty much stole the show, as they were excellent and generously portioned.  If you happen to have room after your through with your meal, try their delicious shakes.

    The service was excellent.  Our bartender was a really nice guy and made sure our food/beers were served promptly.  Prices here are also reasonable.

    Looking forward to coming back soon.

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    Possibly the best burger I will ever have in my life! I recommend #5 The Bison Burger!

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    It's a Tuesday night in the beginning of February and my family is out and about to celebrate the brother-in-law's birthday.  He loves burgers and so does the rest of the family.  After trying a few other famous burger places, we found out they all had an hour wait on a Tuesday.  We were super hungry so we headed off to DMK Burger Bar.  

    We walked in and we seated right away.  We ordered our burgers (one being vegetarian) and two orders of fries to share.  The burgers and fries came out fast which was nice considering how hungry we all were.  The fries were pretty great.  We got one order of the Wisconsin cheddar and scallion which were delish.  The other fries were the sea salt and cracked pepper which were also great.  

    After dinner we were getting ready for the check so we could get some desert.  When our server came over and gave us free samples of the Raspberry Linzer Shake (which happens to be the shake of the month for February 2013).  The shake was good and a nice surprise.  

    Thanks DMK for saving the day when it came to the brother-in-law's birthday dinner.

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    Great Food. Great Service, Great drinks.
    I couldn't say anything bad about this place if I tried.
    I guess if anything they could turn the music down just a notch (that really comes from others I have talked to more than me)

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    Torn.  Like, I liked it, but is it the cat's pajamas?  I dunno.

    For starter's, the burger is 5oz.  So if you need to satisfy a raging hunger and are expecting a half pound slab or red-meat goodness, you're SOL.  

    If you're expecting a puffy brioche or dense and salty bun to hold together your beefy and condiment-y concoction, think again.

    It's all a la carte.  That $9/burger price tag?  Know that the standard sides are NOT included.

    If you want to delete an item, fine; if you want to substitute, fahgettaboutit.  Want to customize your burger temperature?  No bueno.  This ain't no disco.  And it ain't no Counter Burger, either.

    All that being said, the food was good.  I wasn't overly thrilled, but I wasn't a hater, either.  The service was fairly quick for a Saturday lunch and, though the tables were a bit too cozy, I was able to enjoy great lunch conversation.  The options were not overly plentiful but enough to satisfy most palettes.  The overriding reason for our trip here was for truffle fries (SERIOUS CRAVING), but when it came to the actual burger, I was on the fence between the #1 (bacon, cheddar, BBQ, sans onions) and the special (chicken caesar burger with garlic and other goodies); the waitress recommended the #1.  For $13, it was not a lot of food, but everything did taste great.  Honestly, my favorite part of the burger was the bun; fairly thin, super soft, just delicious.  If I could buy a bag of just those, I would be happy.  I also appreciated the side of truffle aioli that came with my fries; I spread a good portion of it on my burger to add some extra flavor!  

    Good?  Yes.  Overpriced?  A bit.  Maybe it's the neighbor's cat's pajamas.

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    I just don't get it! I love hamburgers, and had DMK on my must-try list for ages. Glowing reviews on yelp. Friends raved this is the best burger in the city...

    Finally had the chance to try a DMK burger last weekend, and I was left disappointed and confused. The burger was very "meh". Thin bun. Thin patty. Burger patty was cooked well done and tasted slightly burnt in places. We weren't asked how we wanted the burgers cooked. I understand some places don't do this, but I've come to expect it at places where the burger is the star of the show, and high quality meat is used.

    French fries were fine, but also over done. I had McDonald's fries this weekend too, and they were way better.

    The service was great, friendly, timely. Beer list had a decent selection.

    With so many amazing, juicy, well-bunned and properly cooked burgers to be had in this city, I just don't understand the hype around DMK. What am I missing?

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    DMK knows how to do it right.

    What wait... DMK is a popular place and unfortunately they don't take reservations.  I guess we were in the mood to wait.  It's a Saturday night the wait was 1hr and 45mins when we got there at like 8:15pm!!  I didn't know that until later because I went to park, or I wouldn't have stayed.  We sort of eased our way in to seats at the bar.  Eventually the entire group was seated quite comfortably at this table kind of at the end of the bar.  We got the last two seats probably an hour in.  Well... it was still a long wait, but we knew that going in.

    The thing that bothered me more than the wait was how rude the hostess was.  Honestly, that's probably the main reason for my hesitation to give this place the full 5 stars.  With such a long wait, I think it was normal to check on the timing after like an hour.  I didn't think that was imposing on her or anything.  She was quite rude about the follow-up.

    On the other hand, our server was great.  Since we ended up sitting at the bar, the bartender was also our waiter.  He was awesome.  It was one of the best service experiences after that point.  He was patient, accommodating, attentive...  He handled special requests without any hint of annoyance and even brought us out some taste portions of fries while we waited.  And this was at the bar, which was like crazy-jam-packed-busy.  It was an impressive experience.

    Now for the food and drink.  The fries and onion rings were great.  The veggie burger I had was also really good.  Maybe not the best I've ever had, but I liked it.  It was like fried... crispy on the outside.  Was great with onion rings and blue cheese on top.  Others tried the portabella sandwich, which they enjoyed.  Also, other variations of the veggie burger were also enjoyed by all.  Lastly, the mac & cheese and grilled cheese were all yummy (I took a bite of each for tasting).  So really food-wise, everything was great.

    Even though the place was packed, we noticed that the crowd really thinned out around the same time we sat at the bar.  Next time I'd definitely go at like 9:30... even 9pm.  Overall great job at DMK - I'll be back!

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    I had to have CHEESE FRIES!  However I didn't know where to go.

    So I prayed...(yes I did)  I read reviews on DMK and decided to also try a burger. I ordered #1 and happy I did! The hand cut fries w/cheddar & scallions was good however it had TOO much salt.

    I don't know if that's the way they serve them or someone got happy with the salt.  I understand this Establishment is a bar, whereas if your drinking beer you might not notice it.  But everyone doesn't like their food drowning in salt.

    Overall.. I would revisit.

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    Absolutely the best veggie burger in the city. I've been twice and both times I've been blown away.

    I looooove their fries but beware if you're a strict vegetarian, they're beef fat fries. My one star off for that one is I was warned the SECOND time I ate there and not the first. If you're serving veggie friendly food, you need to make sure people know (on the menu or via server) that they aren't ordering vegetarian friendly foods.

    Otherwise, their buns are out of control and I love the blood orange soda and I'll definitely be back again and again.

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    so disappointed in their burgers.  While their fries were great but with Burger in their name, I expected better burgers.  Love the options, but the patty was lacking.  Could not order it rare or medium rare....they only cook it one way.
    Music was much too loud.

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    Holy cow. Literally! Although this place was packed it was well worth the wait for a table.  It was super dark. I didn't like that because I want to see what color my burger comes out. But they did a good job cooking.

    I ordered my usual dog fish 90 minute. I love my strong beer.  To start off we ordered fried pickles. Yup. It was definitely deep fried to divert me to a diabetes state. But, good.  I then got my burger. A chorizo, chipotle, cilantro and guacamole hunk of heaven. I loved it!  If I had room for dessert I definitely would have taken advantage because I'm sure it would have been amazing.

    What can I say? The service was just ok, but it was better than most places that are that busy.  I was surprised the waitress could remember our orders off the top of her head considering all tables were full.  So I was impressed by that.  She got a hefty tip.  

    This place was great! I couldn't have asked for much more except for a little more light.

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    We were here on a Saturday afternoon and the wait was very long - longer than we were quoted. But they play great music and the hostess kept us updated.

    The beer list is wonderful, but I really wanted a chocolate shake so I asked for one with a shot of Maker's Mark. Get this! Their shakes are nicely thick without an overbearing chocolate richness, which lets the bourbon shine through.

    Burgers, except for specials, are only $9, but you have to get fries separately. We had the truffle fries which were the best I've ever had. The truffle was not cloying or fake-tasting, the fries were crispy on the outside and pillowy in the center, and the sauce was understated. The deviled eggs were way too salty.

    The burgers were delicious and well-cooked. The only one I would not get was (I believe) the turkey burger, which my friend had. It had so many strong flavors that my mouth and tongue hurt. My other friend had the portobello burger which she really enjoyed. Next time I want to try the bison burger.

    Stick with the classics, because DMK does them well - burgers, fries, and shakes.

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    Their burgers were good, but nothing out-of-this-world. I was expecting more, especially for a joint in Chicago.The one thing I did thoroughly enjoy was their fries.  

    In all fairness, if you are looking for a lighter burger that won't leave you overly stuffed, than this place will do. (This is coming from a 130 lb 20-something female.) Or, if you are going for a wide selection of beers that aren't too overpriced, this place will do.  Otherwise, I would head over to Kuma's or the like.

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    This place was oh so good! I fell in love with the guacamole burger! I'm still dreaming of this divine burger! The service was great but the place was super loud for dinner I would turn the music down just a notch so I can have a conversation with the person sitting right next to me.  Regardless loud music or not I will be back:-)

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    Boo for the wayyyyyyyyy too loud music. It's a shame because it takes away from the awesome burgers and even awesomer fries. I would go there all the time, but i've been three times and it's sort of way over the top too loud. Like can't hear the person RIGHT next to you loud.

    If they fixed that, it would be a whole new ballgame, and a whole 'nother star.

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    I've tried to find a better burger... in the world... but nothing has come close to DMK.  The #1 (Aged Cheddar, Smoked Bacon, Charred Balsamic Red Onions, Rufus Teague's BBQ Sauce) simply cannot be beat.  I strayed once from the #1 and got the #5 Bison Burger (Fresh Goat Cheese, Pickled Red Onions, Blueberry BBQ Sauce) and although it was delicious, it didn't match the #1.

    One of the most difficult things a restaurant can do is deliver a favorite dish to a loyal customer over and over again - DMK nails it in spades.

    Honestly, the food is so good the other pieces of the puzzle don't matter that much, but the ambiance is great, service is pretty good, and the wait is... well, worth it!

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    I am not a huge burger person, but I am hooked on DMK. If you're looking for a spot for some awesome burgers and brews, dmk is the place. Not only do they have great burgers, they have an extensive list of craft beers, and their fries are delicious. My girlfriend & I always go and split the truffle fries & wisconsin cheese fries. They're both so good we can never settle on just one kind.

    I always get the burger with blue cheese and onion straws. It is seriously so good I can't even bring myself to try another kind. I've also gotten the same burger with a veggie patty, and it was delish. Although it is usually crowded around dinner time, the place is lively and it's not too difficult to grab a beer at the bar while you wait. This is one of my fav places to take my out of town guests, since it's both affordable and delish.

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    The good: great burgers, great beer selection, great fries

    The bad: every time I've been there, it's super crowded and incredibly loud

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    I went to DMK last summer with friends... after hearing nothing but great things about the food. The atmosphere was cool. Dark. Trendy. The place was filled with customers who seemed to be enjoying their experience.

    I think the food was just above average. My friend and I shared a Bison Burger and fries with truffle cream. Both of which were good, but I was expecting much better. It doesn't matter how you dress a burger; if the meat isn't above average and seasoned correctly and cooked to perfection.... then you get a mediocre burger. Which is what we had. However, I'm not much into fries but the truffle cream made them stand out. In a very good and delicious way. My friend's cousin and her friend enjoyed their meals but neither of them were overly impressed.

    Considering the place was filled to capacity, the server was great and attentive. Kudos to her and the other servers.

    Overall it was a pleasant experience. The food was good as was the ambiance. I won't mind giving them another try and possibly updating my review.

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    I'm quite happy with the right size blue cheese and crispy onion string burger I had here! It was very tasty. And my fellow burger gobbler really liked the patty melt he had. They serve like 9 different beef burger creations and several turkey burger cousins. Fries are creatively concocted as well. We had the sweet potato fries with alioli sauce on the side. We were teetotaling, so I can't vouch for anything other than a diet coke beverage wise.

    They do serve the burgers on little plates which at first struck me odd, but it was all good because everything I wanted on the burger was on it. I don't do lettuce, pickles, or tomatoes on my burger so it was nice to not have a plate piled with things I don't like on a burger.

    This place is on the smallish side, you might have to wait for a table when you arrive. It also looks like a great place to consume adult bevs. Huge bar menu! Very loud atmosphere though, so it's not the place for meaningful chit chat with friends, because you can barely hear each other speak. But the food makes up for it because it is really good food, arrives quickly, and when it arrives everyone shuts up and eats! Yay!

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    Great Burgers/Beef, Fries are even better than the burgers.  I got the big DMK: 5 stars,  Wisconsin Cheddar scallion fries: 5 stars (I am from WI and it might of been the best cheddar i've ever had).  Parmesan fries with truffle cream sauce is probably one of the best things I've ever had.  This is not your typical burger joint that has good to great burgers and then some crappy buns and frozen fries.  Great beer selection, be prepared to wait with one.   Any burger can be made with a veggie or turkey patty.

    They make their burgers medium only :(  Still amazing though.

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    LOVE IT!
    Good food. Good service. Good booze. Good crowd. Worth the wait.

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    Ok, so I don't like that there really isn't much of a waiting area since you almost always have to wait at least 20-30 minutes on a good night. It's also really loud and really dark. And some of the waitstaff acts a little too cool for school. Putting that all aside, the food is really good. The Big DMK, which is their version of the Big Mac, is so freaking good. I can never eat the whole thing, but one of these days I will defeat you Big DMK!  I also love their milkshakes that you can get boozed up if you are a big kid who still loves milkshakes with their burgers!

    Another cool thing about DMK is their Uniform & Industry nights. Industry night is every Sunday and gets you 50% off. WooHoo for being a bartender! And Uniform night is on various Wednesdays so check the website. This gives cops, firefighters, EMTS and nurses 25% off AND they let current military dine free. I totally respect DMK for that and that is why I think they deserve 5 stars.

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    I love everything about you.

    DMK is one of my favorites, and my go-to. I can't think of anytime someone has suggested and I've thought I don't feel like going there.

    My go-to is the Turkey Burger with Arugula, served alongside the Wisconsin Cheddar Fries. *delicious*

    It is ridiculous on the craving scale; I have hopped the Brown Line to go there from downtown for lunch.

    Bonuses: they have delicious milkshakes: (chocolate, vanilla, peanut butter) and a "special" milkshake every month. Also every month, they choose a non-profit organization to donate all proceeds of their $5 special to.

    Delicious do-gooders? I'm IN.

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    I really want to like DMK. Seriously. I've gone 3 times always hoping it will really knock my socks off. But it never does.

    My issues are as follows:

    It's just too loud in this place.

    I'm just not impressed with the food. The burgers are...trying too hard? The meat is so covered in toppings that you lose the taste of this grass fed beef they play up so much.

    They only have 1 bathroom each for men and women. WTH? This place is busy on a weekend evening and the bathroom line gets silly long, with no where really stand without being in the way of the kitchen.

    That said, Sunday we had a very nice waitress and a very handsome (like, dang gina) food runner and the bloody mary's were excellent. BUT, that doesn't make up for the fact that my $11 burger was kind of lame.

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    DMK Burger Bar is really awesome.   I've gone on an actual quest to find the best burgers in Chicago.  DMK is one of the frontrunners in this competition.   There are so many reason.  The burgers are awesome.  I really like the fries+cheese combinations that you can order.

    I mostly stick to the HolyGuac-aioli.  Chorizo, a bunch of other stuff, and a patty?  I'M IN!  Why would I want to try any of the other sandwiches when I already know that this one is so awesome?

    I'm not into beer as much, but my craft beer friend was into their selection.  They had a nice liquor selection if I recall correctly though.  The atmosphere is nice and hip. There's usually a 30 min wait whenever I go.   Definitely worth it though.

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    I gave this place a second chance after a very mediocre first visit and DMK delivered.

    Service. 5 stars.

    The primary reason this place is receiving 4 starts instead of 3 is the service. It was OUTSTANDING. Read my previous reviews, my biggest complaint about Chicago restaurants is the typical garbage service. DMK completely bucked the trend. Granted, it was an off peak time period (Monday night), but it genuinely felt like the staff was grateful for your business (I know, a shocker in this city). During our dining experience, the service was attentive, generous, accommodating, and helpful. I honest to God can't believe I am saying this but, 5 stars for the service.

    Food. 3 stars.

    The fries are ridiculously good, best part of the meal hands down. I typically don't enjoy sweet potato fries but these changed my mind. The dipping sauce that accompanies them is fantastic. The onion strings were also a surprise. Very thin, crispy, and tasty. The burgers are average. It is almost like the burgers need more seasoning or something. Even with bacon, a fried egg, and green chilis, my burger was still rather bland. If you are a normal size dude, get a double ($3 extra) or you won't be full. The bun is not a pretzel bun but is an excellent change of pace from it. There are better burgers in the city, without a doubt, especially given the price.

    Drinks. Be aware, they serve their soft drinks in a can. No refills. As for the beer, I didn't have any but the rest of my party seemed pleased with the list.

    Bottom line: Excellent service, slightly above average food, but will not become a regular place for me.

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    After seeing this place on DDD, I could not resist.  Finally, I was able to go with a friend last night.  

    Upon our arrival, we were asked did we want to sit high or low.  Of course we chose high.  Then our waitress arrived with the menus.  She was very friendly and cute as well.  

    This is truly a burger joint.  I love the option of being able to swap any burger with either Turkey or crispy portobello (no charge) or even bison, lamb or veggie (for an up charge $2).  The only thing I don't like is that there are no substitutions on condiments or cheese.  You have the option of leaving it off but not exchanging it for something else.  Odd.

    We started off with a bottle of wine (red zin).  Delicious.  For our meal, I had the #4 (Roasted Hatch Green Chile, Fried Farm Egg, Sonoma Jack, Smoked Bacon) but with the crispy portobello.  My friend had the #10 (Turkey, Smoked Swiss, Tomato Arugula, Dijonnaise).  For a side, she ordered the sweet potato fries and I ordered the standard cut fries with Parmesan, Truffle Cream.  

    Every thing was amazing!!!   Great location (Wellington and the brown/purple line), great service, great food, and great price.

    I will definitely go back!!!

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