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Murphy's Red Hots
(Now Closed)Hot Dog Joint, Fast Food Restaurant, and Burger Joint$$$$
Lakeview, Chicago
Has a stamp of approval from Serious Eats and Chicago Tribune
32 Tips and reviews
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Serious EatsMay 14, 2013Besides the presence of the thick-cut cucumber slices that you can easily flick off, the Red Hot is a flawless Chicago Dog, made all the more wonderful by an extra pillowy poppyseed bun.
RyanAugust 10, 2014Both the regular and foot long red hots are the quintessential Chicago Dog done well. Get them charred. Very savory, bun steamed right and just the right flavor balance with everything on it.- Serious EatsMay 16, 2013Murphy's Red Hots is an ideal stop before or after the game. Little leaguers can order a plain hot dog while the adults devour a juicy Usinger's bratwurst with extra onions and mustard.
Silvia AkiNovember 19, 2017I love that place! Small joint serving the authentic Chicago style hot dog. No ketchup allowed ☺️
Bill MurphyJanuary 17, 2015Ask them to make you a grilled foot long hot dog on french bread. I get it with everything including sport peppers. Fries of course. Excellent sandwich, tell Bill sent you!
Chicago TribuneJune 26, 2012This Lakeview spot is the quintessential Chicago hot dog stand. You can watch your dog being cooked and prepared. Owner Bill Murphy took the Chicago red hot to Japan--he has two stands there. Read more
Delicious fries - be sure to get cheese with them! And the employees were super friendly and welcoming.
Best hot dogs in Chicago! Charred footlong and fries are awesome also the Italian beef is amazing too!
Chefs FeedApril 15, 2016They snap! Natural casings! Bill is the best. This is a true Chicago staple. Read more
Milton GeorgesMay 12, 2013Charred footlong w/ the works, a side of fries and Merkts cheddar. Do it. Do it now.
Chris VaughnApril 23, 2010I made my first visit to Murhy's, today. I got two red hots (steamed) and they were pretty good. I think it bites that you gotta pay an extra 50 cents if you use your credir card or debit card, but I
Courtney FinnicumJanuary 5, 2012Make sure you CHAR your hot dog and ask for Merkts cheddar cheese for amazing cheese fries
RichieFebruary 4, 2011Try the Chicago Style Hot Dog - Footlong w/everything.Living the american dream!
Craig SlawnyOctober 17, 2010Best Chicago style dog in town! Try a char dog with everything but lettuce. Hand cut fries are always excellent
- Chefs FeedAugust 5, 2014Dirk Flanigan, chef of Il Coniglio (coming soon), eats here on his nights off. He loves the Red Hot. Read more
D LJune 18, 2010Chicago style hot dog(steamed), chicago stlye beef sandwich(wet and sweet) and a bottle of green river.
Andrew WeissFebruary 28, 2016This place cheats you out of your money! They failed to serve me food I ordered and paid for, and refused to make it right. All I got was "sorry bro."
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Murphy's Red Hots
1211 W Belmont Ave (btwn Racine & Lakewood)
Chicago, IL 60657
United States
Chicago, IL 60657
United States
Permanently closed (Show more)
- Mon
- 11:00 AM–6:00 PM
- Tue–Fri
- 11:00 AM–8:30 PM
- Sat
- 11:00 AM–8:00 PM
- Sun
- 11:00 AM–5:00 PM
(773) 935-2882
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No
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Yes
Outdoor Seating
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- 8.7
"I got the Beef and Cheddar sandwich in a grilled croissant with spicy peppers, ribs, fries, and onion rings. It was great! Great help from the friendly and energetic staff, too! Fun place to go!"
Matt Leese - 8.5
"Hit the spot! Great traditional Chicago dog, very friendly owners."
Kaitlin - 8.6
"Greek chicken is great! And people watching is great here too. Super friendly staff. Cozy family eatery."
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- 8.4
"Get here early and grab a drink at Coopers across the street. Unbelievable beer selection."
Brian C - 8.5
"Everything was good! Chicago dog, bratwurst with sauerkraut sweet potato fries and the service!"
Judy Wilson Fry - 9.2
"A must for any baseball fan, visited from Texas and immediately fell in love with the ballpark. No glitz and glamour like modern ballparks, but a simple, incredible atmosphere."
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