
FoxFire
17 W State St, Geneva, IL 60134
About FoxFire - steak house in Aurora, Illinois
Elegant, relaxed chophouse with patio, large wine list & a menu of surf 'n' turf, pasta & bar bites.
Customer Review Summary
FoxFire offers a varied dining experience with standout dishes and exceptional service. Appetizers like calamari received praise for their texture but some were seen as underwhelming. Entrées, particularly steaks and pasta dishes, garnered high recommendations. Sides like sautéed spinach and mushrooms fell short in flavor. Desserts impressed, especially the cheesecake and tiramisu. The drink selection was noted for its quality and craftsmanship. Service was consistently described as warm, attentive, and efficient, contributing to a pleasant atmosphere. The ambiance is cozy, with a balanced noise level and comfortable seating, enhancing the overall experience. While some guests experienced inconsistencies with food quality on rare occasions, the overall sentiment remained positive, with many expressing a willingness to return. FoxFire is recommended for special occasions and casual dining alike.
Key Features
Service options
- Outdoor seating
- Delivery
- Takeout
- Dine-in
Highlights
- Fast service
- Fireplace
- Great beer selection
- Great cocktails
- Great dessert
- Great wine list
- Live music
- 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 drinks
- Happy hour food
- Hard liquor
- Healthy options
- Private dining room
- Vegetarian options
- Wine
Dining options
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Catering
- Dessert
- Seating
Amenities
- Bar onsite
- Restroom
- Wi-Fi
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cozy
- Romantic
- Trendy
- Upscale
Crowd
- Family-friendly
- Groups
- Tourists
Planning
- Dinner reservations recommended
- Accepts reservations
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
Children
- Has changing table(s)
- High chairs
- Kids' menu
Parking
- Free parking lot
- Free street parking
Pets
- Dogs allowed outside
Customer Reviews
Rating Distribution
James P (GellardTheFox)
Food: We started with the calamari, which was expertly cooked—tender with a satisfying crisp. The lemon aioli, though slightly thin, still delivered great flavor. For our entrées, we both opted for steaks, my ribeye prepared Au Poivre and my partner’s NY strip in the Foxfire style. Both were cooked precisely to our requested temperatures. We also indulged in a surf and turf experience—my scallops were perfectly tender with a rich, deep sear, while my partner’s Ahi tuna, though well-seasoned with salt and pepper, would have benefitted from a more pronounced sear. The sides, unfortunately, fell a bit short. The sautéed spinach was enjoyable but could have used garlic or shallots to elevate its flavor beyond just salt and butter. The sautéed mushrooms were notably bland, lacking seasoning or richness from butter. For dessert, we were slightly disappointed to find that the carrot cake, listed online, had been replaced with crème brûlée. However, our selections still impressed—my cheesecake was delightfully light, complemented by a sweet raspberry sauce, though I would have preferred more sauce on the cake rather than the plate. My partner’s tiramisu was equally airy yet packed with a bold espresso punch. The drink selection was another highlight of the evening. We sampled the Flannel Shirt, Major Fashioned, a Moscow Mule, and a Lemon-Blueberry Mojito—all well-crafted and enjoyable. Service: Service was outstanding from start to finish. Our water glasses were promptly filled within minutes of being seated, and both drinks and food arrived faster than expected—without ever feeling rushed. Our server, Marcia, was warm, knowledgeable, and attentive, answering all our questions with ease. Atmosphere: As expected in a fine dining setting, the ambiance was dim but well-balanced—we had no trouble reading our menus, and the candlelit tables added a cozy touch. Visiting on a weekday, we found the noise level to be a pleasant murmur, creating a lively yet intimate setting. While I don’t recall any background music, the engaging conversation and delicious food kept my focus elsewhere. Overall, our experience was highly enjoyable, with standout dishes and excellent service. While a few elements could be improved, the quality of the food and atmosphere made for a memorable evening.
food_from_the_usa
We live in northern cook county but always make a trip to this place to have an amazing meal with friends from Batavia. You want a great location, great food, amazing service and excellent atmosphere then this is your place. Amazing filet cooked to perfection. Garlic mashed potatoes! Prime rib was done just right and the avocado salmon was perfect with risotto. Major old fashion, yes please. Enjoy!
Carissa Sabal
Service was wonderful and the atmosphere was very beautiful. The appetizers were rather underwhelming, calamari and egg rolls were just fine; nothing special. The entrees were fantastic, highly recommend the risotto and the Cajun sandwich.
Wes Trestler
Great service and food and we were excited about the live music aspect. Only ding was the music was pretty loud and they started around 8. However, the owner came by multiple times to ask if we were ok and they did say it was the first time the band was there so there was a bit of a learning curve. Overall great time and place, highly recommend!
Andy Greenwald
This was our first time at Foxfire and we enjoyed every aspect of our meal and the service was top notch. My wife loved her steak and I loved spicy rigatoni. The cauliflower appetizer with a sweet and spicy sauce was incredible. Loved the outdoor seating area and will come back in the future and save myself for dessert. Keep up the great work and Menu.
Joshua Winchester
This charming, pleasant, and fun steak house in the downtown Geneva area was a first-time experience for myself and my family. We wanted to try a new spot while celebrating my brothers birthday with a nice evening out. FoxFire, thank you for being such a great place to eat. The service was on the ball, and our server was friendly, informative, and fun to chat with. For my first time at FoxFire, I had the Al Pastor entrée. The pineapple salsa, crispy smashed potatoes, and a green mole sauce paired nicely with the pork chop, and it was so much on one plate I had to take home the leftovers in a box for my lunch. Whether with family or by myself, the next time I want to enjoy a night out, I will absolutely be putting FoxFire at the top of the list for places to go.
jason pearson
We've been coming to Foxfire for years. My wife and I for date night. Kids for birthdays anniversaries. Food has been excellent every time except this time. Figured I would try prime rib. It was tough. I figured for $55 it should be off the wall Good. Feel the prices are getting a little spendy. Every server is different. The one that I had requested was off that night. Replacement wasn't very good. Dropped our food and run. Not saying we won't be back. We'll probably go explore.
Frank G
We decided for dinner at this location after visiting Geneva IL for the first time this past weekend. It is a wonderful location. We were seated right away and our waitress was delightful and helped us navigate the menu. I chose the Chicken Marsala dinner and my GF got the Bourbon Apple White Farm Chop. As an appetizer we decided on Shrimp cocktail. The French Onion soup was delicious and we had Vanilla Creme Brulee for the dessert. A comfortable and delightful experience. We definitely recommend this place to our friends and family.
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