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Ellwood Steak and Fish House - Steakhouse in Aurora, Illinois

Ellwood Steak and Fish House

4.4 (1125 reviews)

2219 Sycamore Rd, DeKalb, IL 60115

Steak house
Restaurant

About Ellwood Steak and Fish House - steak house in Aurora, Illinois

Contemporary, upmarket choice for aged steaks, fish entrees, wine & outdoor seating.

Customer Review Summary

Ellwood Steak and Fish House received mixed reviews from patrons. Some customers experienced disappointment with the menu's availability, citing a lack of oysters and sweet potatoes, along with minimal service prioritization. Others praised the food and atmosphere, particularly highlighting the lamb and octopus dishes, and enjoyed the attentive service from their waitstaff. The restaurant's ambiance was described as elegant, with a classic steakhouse feel, but some found it overcrowded and noisy, impacting their overall dining experience. Issues with specific dishes, such as a mediocre shrimp cocktail and underwhelming appetizers, were noted, but overall, many enjoyed their meals and would consider returning. Reservations and prepared staff seem to be necessary considerations, especially during busy occasions like Valentine’s Day.

Key Features

Service options

  • Outdoor seating
  • Takeout
  • Dine-in

Highlights

  • Fast service
  • Fireplace
  • Great beer selection
  • Great cocktails
  • Great coffee
  • Great dessert
  • Great wine list
  • Sports

Popular for

  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Solo dining

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Wheelchair accessible restroom
  • Wheelchair accessible seating

Offerings

  • Alcohol
  • Beer
  • Cocktails
  • Coffee
  • Comfort food
  • Happy hour food
  • Hard liquor
  • Healthy options
  • Small plates
  • Wine

Dining options

  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Dessert
  • Seating

Amenities

  • Bar onsite
  • Restroom
  • Wi-Fi

Atmosphere

  • Casual
  • Cozy
  • Romantic
  • Trendy
  • Upscale

Crowd

  • Groups
  • Tourists

Planning

  • Dinner reservations recommended
  • Accepts reservations

Payments

  • Checks
  • Credit cards
  • Debit cards
  • NFC mobile payments

Children

  • Good for kids
  • High chairs
  • Kids' menu

Parking

  • Free parking lot
  • Free street parking

Customer Reviews

Rating Distribution

4.4 out of 5
5
760
4
201
3
69
2
49
1
46
Based on 1125 reviews

trinity2005heaven

2 weeks ago

I finally had a chance to try this steak house. Unfortunately was the last. They had NO oysters and NO sweet potatoes on a Saturday evening! My waitress was kind and polite. We did not feel prioritized though at all. It seems they are in need of more staff. I ordered Parmesan encrusted sea bass unfortunately with minimal crust and fish was slimy a bit. My son ordered half a slab of baby back ribs and they were tiny.

Squidlove

7 months ago

Very yum! Great place for special occasions. I went on a date night and had a fantastic time. We shared plates and enjoyed everything - drinks, food, and service. Had the octopus which was on special and was very good. Highly recommend the lamb, it's exquisite.

Cheryl Bush

2 weeks ago

What a lovely place to visit. I was in from out of town visiting (I used to live there). Ellwood Steak and Fish is a great spot for cocktails and dinner. I'll definitely be back!

Kevin O'Brien

8 months ago

Visited this steakhouse in advance to a high school graduation. It definitely has a steakhouse feel with a lot of the dark wood formally dressed servers. The food was OK, the service was good and it’s really the only option around this area.

Carol Golding

6 months ago

Only reason I gave 4 stars for food was the appetizer. We ordered spinach artichoke dip, and it came with regular tortilla chips. An upgraded option would have been appreciated. Burgers where juicy and cooked as ordered. Fresh garnish was very pleasing.

Larry Benrus

1 year ago

First visit here as we were in town to see a show at the Egyptian Theater. There were 4 in our group and everyone raved about their meals. The only negatives were a mediocre shrimp cocktail and that my wife thought there was too much garlic in the mashed potatoes. Everything else was fabulous! Adam was our server and he was just the best. Super attentive to everything without hovering. We were privileged to have him helping us at our table.

T Mac

It was Valentine’s Day and staff was unprepared. Any other night and I would have serious issues with the quality of my food. The service and the attitude of the staff left something to be desired. It was downright cold in there. You need to have a better system for people coming in and going out so that the doors are not open at the same time.

Dustin Dwyer

Food was very good but we felt it was way too crowded for what you pay. My chair was kicked four times by wait staff walking by and they congregated by our table where we could hear them complaining about their job. Felt like they were hovering over us. Too loud to have a conversation with the person across the table from me. Even though the food was fantastic, we probably won’t go back because of the atmosphere.

Location

Contact Information

Hours of Operation

Friday 11 AM–10 PM
Monday 3–9 PM
Saturday 11 AM–10 PM
Sunday 11 AM–9 PM
Thursday 3–9 PM
Tuesday 3–9 PM
Wednesday 3–9 PM

Price Range

$30–50