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ARTHOUSE - Steakhouse in Aurora, Illinois

ARTHOUSE

4.7 (56 reviews)

5 E Galena Blvd, Aurora, IL 60506

Restaurant

About ARTHOUSE - steak house in Aurora, Illinois

Customer Review Summary

ARTHOUSE is a new restaurant in downtown Aurora with a fantastic ambiance and unique decor. Customers enjoyed diverse menu items, including burgers, sandwiches, salads, and appetizers, with many highlighting the quality and flavor of the food. The service received consistent praise, particularly for staff members like Helen and Lizzy, who were noted for being attentive and welcoming. Some reviews mentioned issues with drink consistency and a limited cocktail menu, but the food more than made up for it. Guests appreciated the affordable prices and swift service, making it a great option for late-night dining. Overall, the restaurant provides a pleasant atmosphere, delicious food, and is well-received by locals, making it a recommended spot for both casual dinners and special occasions.

Key Features

Service options

  • Takeout
  • Dine-in

Highlights

  • Fast service
  • Great cocktails

Popular for

  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Solo dining

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Wheelchair accessible seating

Offerings

  • Alcohol
  • Beer
  • Cocktails
  • Comfort food
  • Hard liquor
  • Quick bite
  • Wine

Dining options

  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Dessert
  • Seating

Amenities

  • Bar onsite
  • Restroom

Atmosphere

  • Casual

Crowd

  • Groups

Payments

  • Credit cards

Children

  • Good for kids
  • High chairs
  • Kids' menu

Parking

  • Free parking lot
  • Free street parking
  • Paid parking garage

Customer Reviews

Rating Distribution

4.7 out of 5
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Based on 56 reviews

M.A. Vazquez

1 month ago

ARTHOUSE is a newer restaurant in downtown Aurora. After having lunch there with my family, I will definitely be coming back. We had the French dip sandwich, the topper burger, the stuff burger, and the lobster toast. Everything was very good, and the service was top-notch. The enviance, the bar, and all artwork on the wall make this place a one of a kind. Great view of the Fox River and the surrounding area. I'll be back for more.

Jessica Garcia

2 months ago

Beautiful location with great decor. Our waitress was awesome, attentive and fun. Thanks Helen! We ordered a salad, lobster sandwich and a Bison burger. The food was delicious. The salad dressings were excellent, appeared to be house made. I removed a star for the bar. We ordered a few different drinks, two were very good, two weren't balanced. One was so bad, we had to send it back. Again Helen was great in helping to select another drink. Unfortunately, the cocktail menu felt limited. Hopefully, drinks will change seasonally and will add more choices.

Michael BULLDOG Behles

2 months ago

Cant wait to try this place! Ribbon cutting tomorrow at 4PM! Review coming shortly!!! So on January 1st I had lets say one of the best burgers I’ve had in awhile. Lizzy the bar tender was fantastic and attentive to drinks and food. She was very welcoming to testing the water on drink ideas as well. My wife found herself trying the lobster roll sandwich which she said for her was … alright (she loves her lobster!!) that was alright she just said the lobster may have been over cooked slightly and so kind of lost the delicious juiciness. The drinks were amazing and so were the people and atmosphere. We will be back here to try all the drinks and food options. Make sure to check out my burger video!!! The burger was just mwaaahh!

Jermaine Turnage

2 months ago

The burgers and onion rings were pretty good. The onion rings were firm and not soggy. The burger was cooked to my liking “medium”. The Korean BBQ wings were also good. Final a spot in downtown Aurora that is open pass 10 pm to grab something to good to eat and drink that’s not too expensive. With 2 drinks, appetizers, and entrees and tip less than $100 and plus its local. Service was swift and very attentive. Also, The Old fashion was pretty good. Will differently be back.

Mariana Huerta

2 months ago

We visited on a Tuesday afternoon, and there was only one server for the entire restaurant. Our server was lovely, but saying 'Oh, that's my favorite' for every dish ordered felt a bit insincere. On the bright side, the bang bang shrimp was fantastic with its crunchy texture and perfect sauce. The hot honey wings were also a hit! The beefy grilled cheese is a must-try for cheese lovers, especially with the caramelized onions. However, I wouldn’t recommend the paradise cocktail (the green one) because the syrup gave it a strong bitter aftertaste that made it hard to finish. Overall, it was a decent first visit. Not worth a long drive, but good for locals.

Laurie Vanderlei

1 month ago

What a great find in this new restaurant, and we can’t wait to return! The menu has a myriad of good choices, so much so that we couldn’t decide between everything that looked good. We started with a selection of oysters, which were a huge hit. Everyone commented on their delicious entrees and the unique selections - Lobster Toast, Just Beet It salad, Steak Frites and the most delicious Mac n Cheese I've had in a long time. Loved the idea of a kids charcuterie with all their favorites (fruit, goldfish, veggies, cheese, etc). Although we didn't have any children with us, I'm sure that option would be great for keeping a child happy while parents enjoyed an adult atmosphere - great option! Our server was friendly and efficient, yet not intrusive. Finished our meal off with an amazing strawberry shake – such a fun dessert selection. A comfortable atmosphere with great décor and an energetic vibe, all in a great location.

Iggy Rolskis

2 months ago

Happy this place opened up in the heart of Aurora. Definitely worth a try, especially for a date night. The ambiance in here was great, and very clean overall. I ordered the nachos which were delicious, and a bit different as they used pickled onions. Definitely enjoyed them! I also had the arthouse burger which was reminiscent of the Au Cheval burger. It wasn’t quite as good, but definitely a great burger nevertheless. My only critique at this point is it could use some good draft beers! If you’re in the area, give this place a try!

Kathy Schipma

1 month ago

First time going to Arthouse. Cute vibe right in downtown Aurora! About 75 feet from the Paramount Theater and so many other sights and venues. Great service, good food. I had the Shroom burger it could have been a bigger Portobello mushroom but wasn't bad and the onion rings were tasty. I had the twight tiki drink and enjoyed that. Parking can be at a premium so use one of the nearby garages for parking or if you park on the street most of the time it's a 90 minute limit

Location

Contact Information

Hours of Operation

Friday 11 AM–11 PM
Monday 11 AM–10 PM
Saturday 11 AM–11 PM
Sunday 11 AM–10 PM
Thursday 11 AM–10 PM
Tuesday 11 AM–10 PM
Wednesday 11 AM–10 PM

Price Range

$20–30