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Tom's Steak House - Steakhouse in Aurora, Illinois

Tom's Steak House

4.3 (1250 reviews)

1901 W North Ave, Melrose Park, IL 60160

Steak house
Restaurant

About Tom's Steak House - steak house in Aurora, Illinois

Veteran spot serving charcoal-broiled meats & other classic steakhouse fare in old-school quarters.

Customer Review Summary

Tom's Steak House offers a welcoming atmosphere with excellent service and food quality. Customers rave about the juicy and tender steaks, with well-prepared dishes like baby back ribs and baked French onion soup receiving praise. Service has been consistently noted as attentive, with staff ensuring drinks are always topped off and diners feel comfortable without being rushed. The restaurant is recognized for a classic Chicago steak house vibe and has been a staple in Melrose Park since 1952. Desserts like tiramisu and carrot cake also received positive feedback. Overall, first-time diners express great satisfaction and plan to return, recommending the restaurant for its elegant setting and attentive service.

Key Features

Service options

  • Takeout
  • Dine-in

Highlights

  • Fast service
  • Great beer selection
  • Great cocktails
  • Great dessert
  • Great wine list

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
  • Hard liquor
  • Healthy options
  • Late-night food
  • Wine

Dining options

  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Dessert
  • Seating

Amenities

  • Bar onsite
  • Restroom

Atmosphere

  • Casual
  • Cozy
  • Historic
  • Romantic
  • Upscale

Crowd

  • Groups
  • Tourists

Planning

  • Dinner reservations recommended
  • Accepts reservations

Payments

  • Credit cards
  • Debit cards
  • NFC mobile payments

Children

  • High chairs
  • Kids' menu

Parking

  • Free parking lot
  • Free street parking

Customer Reviews

Rating Distribution

4.3 out of 5
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210
3
93
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49
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86
Based on 1250 reviews

Hello Itsme Bear

2 months ago

Don't let the older style looking building fool you. This was my 1st time eating here & as I walked in, the inside looks much nicer than it appears. The steak was very juicy & tender. The burgers & mushroom soup were ok. The service was excellent.

T M

3 months ago

While our cousins group has always enjoyed our previous visits at Tom's this past Sunday was the best ever. We are not regulars to be remembered, none the less we were greeted so warmly. The service (Miguel), food and attention to every detail by all the staff was phenomenal. We had filets or prime rib, all done to perfection. I only drink water and I never had to ask for more as all glasses were kept full. Dishes were brought and cleared rhythmically. They did all this without our feeling rushed or hovered over. It was a beautiful symphony of service on all levels. The hostess even offered to take a group photo for us. This entire experience will not be forgotten.

Deedeesaidso

2 months ago

Rockfeller oysters were not my thing lol. Caesar salad was good, too many croutons for my liking. Ribs were great, tender, falling off the bone.

Carl Schreck

7 months ago

We recently ate at Tom's Steak House for the first time and are Very Satisfied ! We were promptly and courteously greeted. Nice atmosphere and elegant table settings. Our waitress, upon hearing it was our first visit, explained the menu in detail and that steaks were cut on site, fresh daily. Prior to dinner 3 of us had the baked French onion soup, 1 had the salad. All were delicious. The bread was fresh and warm. At our table 2 had the petite filet, 1 had the king prime rib, and I had the bone in rib-eye. All cuts were ordered to different doneness, and every one was perfect ! The tiramisu and the brownie with ice cream desserts were fabulous. Our service was very attentive, and our ice waters were kept full. It was a great dining experience. We are very glad we finally ate there. There's a reason they have been in business many years ! Thank you !

Angela Vaughn

1 year ago

Tom's Steak House, located in Chicago's West Suburban city, Melrose Park, has been in the neighborhood since 1952. They're known for the steaks and seafood. Although it's in Melrose Park, it has the classic Chicago steak house vibe. Today was my first time visiting amongst friends. The entry and dining space is very welcoming. By the way, if you are looking to plan a private event, there is a really large event space at the main entry. We started the gathering with drinks, Saganaki that's lighted table-side, and the most amazing soup of the day which was Chicken and Rice. I could have dined on both of those all day! From my understanding, all the meats and seafood are charbroiled. As I had a lot of red meat and seafood earlier in the week, I decided to taste the bbq ribs. Anywhere I go, I do my best to get the ribs without the sauce, so that I can taste the flavor behind it. These were baby back and it seemed like there was a lot of black pepper, salt and garlic powder - nothing additional like brown sugar, cajun seasoning, or chili powder. In this case the bbq sauce was definitely helpful. It was very tangy and delicious. Now that I've tried it, the next time I visit and get the ribs again, I'll taste it while the sauce is baked on. A few of my friends dined on Tom's Steak House burger and prime rib. They all had good things to say. No complaints. I was too full to eat dessert at the restaurant, but I brought home a slice of the carrot cake. Wow, that was super amazing. It was a very decent portion, but I could have easily and greedily eaten two slices! I would give Tom's Steak House 4 out of 5 stars. I would like to see a few more cuts of beef and seafood in the entree selection. Tom's has ample parking and accepts online reservations.

Jen Sorrentino Novak

This facility was clean and the food was excellent. Our bartender Aja was so kind and very attentive. The manager was very friendly and accommodating to our group. It was such a pleasure to visit a great place with great food and kind service! Highly recommended!

Shatonya Flowers

1 year ago

This was my first time eating at Tom's Steak House. I've driven past this place for years, but never dined here. I came here with a group from church. I really enjoyed the food and the vibe. Our waitress was very nice and provided answers to anything regarding items on the menu. The Cream of Chicken soup was good. I hadn't had it in a long time. For my entree, I had the Queen's Prime Rib. It was seasoned well and cooked just right. A good portion size for its price. For dessert, I had the chocolate cake. Omg, it was right on time. I enjoyed every bite. I didn't finish it all because my mom ate the rest 😊 I would definitely come back again. Next time, I'll try the steak.

Henry Miller

6 months ago

We went for lunch and sat at the bar. The lights are dim, the music is low and the staff was great. An old school restaurant with good service, atmosphere and great food. Highly recommended! Thank you Leslie and Tom!

Location

Contact Information

Hours of Operation

Friday 11 AM–11 PM
Monday 11 AM–10 PM
Saturday 11 AM–11 PM
Sunday 12–10 PM
Thursday 11 AM–10 PM
Tuesday 11 AM–10 PM
Wednesday 11 AM–10 PM

Price Range

$50–100