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I went with a group of four to celebrate a special occasion. Our service was absolutely flawless....
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I went with a group of four to celebrate a special occasion. Our service was absolutely flawless. Our steaks were cooked perfectly and the mashed potatoes were great. I have heard that this place was full of tourists and not to go there. I disagree. The food was reasonably priced. The atmosphere was crowded but enjoyable. I would recommend this to all local Chicagoans.It is great!
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I was in Chicago last week and was sent to the Chicago chophouse based on a recommoendation from...
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I was in Chicago last week and was sent to the Chicago chophouse based on a recommoendation from the concierge at my hotel. What a treat! I had a bone-in strip that added 2 inches to my waistline after I was through. Hands down it was the best steak I've ever eaten! The server was very knowledgable and attentive and I never once had to ask for anything. The restaurant was filled with great pictures of Chicago and people who have made their mark on the city. I could have spent hours just looking at all of the stuff on the walls. This place is a must do for anyone who loves steak!
Pros: Food/ Piano Bar/ Service
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Fogo de Chao
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Latin American Restaurants
661 N la Salle Dr
Chicago,
Illinois 60654
We went there for lunch, and had the most amazing service. Everything we wanted was attended to...
More 7 months ago
We went there for lunch, and had the most amazing service. Everything we wanted was attended to immediately.
The team of waiters were professional and very attentive. The manager (Paul) greeted us and made us feel very welcome. When we inquired about smoke salmon running out at the buffet, he not only went and brought more out to the buffet - but also personally brought us a plate of it to our table.
When we asked a waiter for some lamb, they went and got some lamb for us, and then it seemed like all the waiters knew we wanted lamb and wanted to take care of that need (someone came back later to ask if we got our lamb, then later another waiter came and offered us lamb chops even though our card was turned 'red').
It seems like any little thing you want is of the utmost importance to the manager and wait staff. Absolutely amazing service!
Pros: Good food, star quality service
Cons: Pricey
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Gibson's is one of my favorite steakhouses in the city. The food is so good. I highly recommend...
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Gibson's is one of my favorite steakhouses in the city. The food is so good. I highly recommend the filet as well as the mashed potatoes. The desserts are out of this world - try the Muddy Bottom, which has oreo crust, ice cream and macadamia nuts. Definitely a fun place for dinner as well, with great people watching.
Pros: Great location, amazing steak, fabulous desserts
Cons: Long wait if you don't have reservations
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Geja's Cafe
Category:
Local Favorite
340 W Armitage Ave
Chicago,
Illinois 60614
My girlfriends and I save Geja's for special occasions because the fondue is divine. Get the...
More 10 months ago
My girlfriends and I save Geja's for special occasions because the fondue is divine. Get the cheese and chocolate combination -- it's $20 for a heavenly meal that will leave you full AND euphoric. Great atmosphere, too. Parking is a problem -- you'll want to go with valet, or be prepared to walk a lot.
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Japonais
Category:
Local Favorite
600 W Chicago Ave
Chicago,
Illinois 60610
(312) 822-9600
This upscale restaurant has great food, drinks, and eye candy. The canopies on the river in the...
More 12 months ago
This upscale restaurant has great food, drinks, and eye candy. The canopies on the river in the summer can't be beat, and the crowd is always dressed to kill. If you want to get dressed up and have a chic night out, this is the place to start!
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Wildfire
Category:
Local Favorite
159 W Erie St
Chicago,
Illinois 60610
Let me start with the best part: I ordered the filet medallions oscar and I COULD CUT IT WITH A...
More 1 year ago
Let me start with the best part: I ordered the filet medallions oscar and I COULD CUT IT WITH A BUTTER KNIFE! I have had meat that tender only one other time in my life. This was one of the best steaks I've ever had. Okay... now from the beginning...
We made reservations with 3 hours noticed and were seated at the time of our reservations. There wasn't much space to sit or gather but the host staff was very friendly and did offer the bar area for seating early. Our table was around the border of the dining room, which is square in shape with a raised border section over the lowered middle. We had a nice view of the bar and our table was perfect for 'people-watching'.
We each ordered flights of wine. I had the progressive and my fiance had the whites. The amount of wine in each glass was very generous - about a half a glass - and much more than the "shot" of wine that I have had in flights in the past. One of us had the barbecue chicken dish and the other had the filet medallions oscar. The medallions were SO tender and the portions were perfect. The filet was ordered rare, and a truly good rare seems to be hard to come by. Wildfire got it right. Other restaurants give you meat slightly well done and others seem to hand you something that isn't even warmed and somehow still frozen. This was a truly enjoyable cut and cooked filet.
The service was prompt. Nothing spectacular, nothing terrible. Just good, courteous service staff.
For me personally, I will go back again for one of the best steaks I've ever had.
Pros: location, price (relative), generous flights of wine, ambience, try the filet
Cons: few seats in the greeting area
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Tru Restaurant
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Restaurants
676 N St Clair St
Chicago,
Illinois 60611
When planning on attending Tru, think of it as an experience. I wasn't sure what to prepare for...
More 1 year ago
When planning on attending Tru, think of it as an experience. I wasn't sure what to prepare for when going, and it was perfect from beginning to en...
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Tango Sur
Category:
Local Favorite
3763 N Southport Ave
Chicago,
Illinois 60613
Tango Sur is a great restaurant that really gives you a great value along with a wonderful dining...
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Tango Sur is a great restaurant that really gives you a great value along with a wonderful dining experience. The steak there is amazing with all that flavor. Their mashed potatoes are amazing and they have a great selection of appetizers. I loved the BYOB aspect making the restaurant seem more intimate and homey. The no corkage fee is a bonus.
I went on a Monday evening at 9pm and the place was packed. There were even people waiting by the door for a free table. My friends and I loved the place so much we created a site for the place (we found out that Tango Sur has no website). Google search: tangosur.typepad
along with a little video spoof of the place on You Tube: Senor Sur - Tango Sur
Pros: BYOB, No corkage fee, great value, great food
Cons: No reservations for parties under 6, street parking can be hard
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Keefer's
Category:
Family Restaurants
20 W Kinzie St
Chicago,
Illinois 60610
Would highly recommend Keefer's for a party.
Was planning my mom's 75th birthday and stumbled...
More 2 months ago
Would highly recommend Keefer's for a party.
Was planning my mom's 75th birthday and stumbled across this restaurant on the web. Photos looked nice, etc. -- that's all I knew of the place. Our whole group was blown away by the food -- large portions, cooked exactly how each of us wanted. They had us in a private room with its own entrance (Keefer's Kafe), which was quaint and comfortable. Servers were personable and attentive.
Prices were excellent and they have the lowest "minimum" for a party of any of the restaurants I contacted. Downside -- they charge a $100 server fee and had a mandatory 20% tip. This put the cost of service at 28% of the total tab. The service was great but 28% is quite high.
Pros: Great Food, Awesome Environment, Excellent Service
Cons: 20% Tip Required on top of $100 Server Charge
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