Chicago Italian beef sandwich and Chicago-style hot dog lovers rejoice! Portillo’s has just revealed when it will open its second Michigan restaurant.
Located at 13004 Middlebelt Road in Millennium Park, at the intersection of I-96 and Middlebelt in Livonia, the Grand Opening is officially set for Tuesday, July 16 at 10 a.m. with a ribbon cutting ceremony at 9:30 a.m.
This opening has been a long time coming. It comes about seven months later than originally expected when Portillo’s announced it would open its Livonia location sometime by the end of 2023.
The 7,900 square-foot restaurant features a dining room with seating for more than 175 people, as well as a seasonal outdoor patio with room for around 50 more.
The restaurant also features double drive-thru lanes, a pick up area and a grab and go display for food, beverage and retail items.
Portillo’s is not only known for its Chicago-style hot dogs and Italian beef sandwiches, but its char-grilled burgers, crispy crinkle cut French fries with or without melted cheese, milkshakes, and the its famous chocolate cake and chocolate cake shake.
The restaurant will be open Sunday-Thursday from 10:00 am-10:30 pm and Friday and Saturday from 10:00 am-11:00 pm.
Portillo’s opened its first Michigan restaurant in Sterling Heights at 14425 Lakeside Circle in March 2021.
“When we opened our first restaurant in Michigan, we quickly knew we wanted to plant deeper roots and expand our footprint in the region,” Portillo’s President and CEO Michael Osanloo said. “We’ve loved serving the Detroit community since opening in Sterling Heights in 2021, and Livonia gives us even more opportunity to bring our unrivaled Chicago-style street food to both longtime Portillo’s fans and newcomers.”
The Livonia location was designed with a garage theme. The Sterling Heights Portillo’s has a Michigan auto and music theme with various vintage signs and historic trinkets, along with a 1931 Model T hanging above where patrons dine.
Dick Portillo opened his first hot dog stand in Villa Park, Illinois in 1963 called The Dog House. Fast-forward to today where there are more than 75 Portillo’s restaurants located across 10 states.
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