Lettuce Entertain You Enterprises, Restaurant management corporation in River North, Chicago, United States.
Lettuce Entertain You Enterprises is a restaurant company based in Chicago that operates over 120 locations across multiple states with a wide range of dining formats. The portfolio spans from casual venues to upscale establishments featuring different regional and international cuisines.
The company was founded in 1971 by Richard Melman, who opened his first restaurant R.J. Grunts in Lincoln Park and established the foundation for a major restaurant operation in Chicago. The group grew over decades through diverse dining concepts and has become one of the region's largest restaurant operators.
The company operates restaurants with various cuisines and dining concepts, from casual spots to fine dining venues, each tailored to different occasions and tastes.
Visitors can make online reservations and find information about individual restaurants through the company's centralized website. Many locations also offer delivery, takeout, and private event spaces for various occasions.
Beyond operating restaurants, the company maintains specialized divisions focused on restaurant consulting and development of new concepts. These internal services support the design and innovation of new food and beverage projects.
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