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The Chicago Firehouse Restaurant - Steakhouse in Chicago, Illinois

The Chicago Firehouse Restaurant

4.5 (1779 reviews)

1401 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60605

Steak house
American restaurant
Bar

About The Chicago Firehouse Restaurant - steak house in Chicago, Illinois

Once a firehouse, this stylish eatery serves traditional American fare & cocktails.

Customer Review Summary

The Chicago Firehouse Restaurant is a classy establishment with private rooms, an outdoor patio, and excellent food and service. Diners rave about the steaks, which are seasoned perfectly, and the desserts and appetizers, highlighting that portions are generous. Service is consistently described as impeccable, with friendly and attentive staff enhancing the dining experience. Prices are deemed reasonable for a steakhouse, though some find the tables a bit cramped. Menu highlights include the lobster bisque, chicken sandwich, and desserts like key lime pie, although some entrees have received mixed reviews. Overall, the restaurant is highly recommended for both special occasions and casual dining, showcasing a blend of great food and service.

Key Features

Service options

  • Outdoor seating
  • Curbside pickup
  • No-contact delivery
  • Delivery
  • Onsite services
  • Takeout
  • Dine-in

Highlights

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

Popular for

  • Dinner
  • Solo dining

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible restroom
  • Wheelchair accessible seating

Offerings

  • Alcohol
  • Beer
  • Cocktails
  • Coffee
  • Comfort food
  • Happy hour drinks
  • Happy hour food
  • Hard liquor
  • Vegetarian options
  • Wine

Dining options

  • Dinner
  • Catering
  • Counter service
  • Dessert
  • Seating

Amenities

  • Bar onsite
  • Gender-neutral restroom
  • Restroom
  • Wi-Fi

Atmosphere

  • Cozy
  • Historic
  • Romantic
  • Trendy
  • Upscale

Crowd

  • Family-friendly
  • Groups
  • Tourists

Planning

  • Dinner reservations recommended
  • Accepts reservations

Payments

  • Debit cards
  • NFC mobile payments

Children

  • High chairs
  • Kids' menu

Parking

  • Paid street parking
  • Valet parking

Customer Reviews

Rating Distribution

4.5 out of 5
5
1261
4
317
3
104
2
42
1
55
Based on 1779 reviews

Mike Singleton

2 months ago

Was so happy to find this restaurant. very classy inside they have private rooms for parties and outdoor patio and great food and service. Loved the gin Fizz drink too! Bread rolls are very tasty, meatballs were delicious, whipped potatoes smooth too. The sea bass was very good and my friend loved his NY strip sirloin as well. Great place for special dinners!

Gokan Ozcifci

4 months ago

If Chicago were a restaurant, this American Steakhouse would be it. The experience was fantastic from start to finish. The food was absolutely amazing. The steaks were seasoned to perfection—I didn’t even need to ask for salt or pepper, which is a rare occurrence for me. The desserts and appetizers were just as impressive, though be sure to come hungry because the portions are massive, especially the soups and starters. The service was impeccable. The staff were fast, professional, and genuinely friendly, knowing exactly how to make us feel welcome. It’s rare to find such attentive service these days. Prices are reasonable compared to other steakhouses, making it even more appealing. My only minor complaint is the size of the tables—they’re quite small, which made it a bit cramped for two or three people. Overall, this steakhouse is a must-visit if you’re in Chicago. From the food to the service, everything was top-notch. Highly recommended!

Justin Pinchback

2 months ago

This js a fantastic spot off the beaten path. Great for concert and convention goers, and always fun for an event at Soldiers Field. Stop by on Wednesday for a great happy hour and check out the menu highlights like the steaks, the sandwiches and all the sides. For me - lobster bisque and the chicken sandwich reign supreme but all the fare is fairly good.

Caitlyn Austin

3 weeks ago

Truly an excellent meal! Steak was cooked to perfection. Salads and Brussel sprouts were good, Mac and cheese was heaaaavenly, and the rolls they bring out were really good too! Highly recommend and will be back next time I’m in the area!

Adibah S

1 month ago

They have hired an excellent team. Every staff in the restaurant was attentive, friendly, service felt very genuine and they were happy to be there. We had the Valentines menu and it started off great with the lobster bisque & crudo. Filet mignon with lobster & lamb chops were the entrée but unfortunately they were just okay dishes. I had asked for my lamb chops to be medium but they were cooked to different temperatures, had one bite that was rare. For dessert, the key lime pie was perfect but the chocolate lava cake was very disappointing. It was dry, dense & did not have the gooey chocolate center a lava cake should have. Maybe we'll be back to try their normal menu and hopefully it will be better.

Semerkand

1 month ago

I dont know who is the Chef in Kitchen but keep this man, I was there today with my wife for Valentine’s day, and service,food and everything was perfect perfect, especially beet salad, lamb chops and key lime pie, was perfect. I really wanted to go kitchen and give the chef handshake. Perfect team ever 👍👍👍

Jasmine G

1 month ago

Went for Restaurant Week and it was incredible! The service was probably the best I’ve experienced at a restaurant, especially during this time of year I know they get busy. The lobster bisque was so comforting, the filet was super tender, coconut cream pie was a dream. For drinks I had the Cranberry Fizz one. Loved it. I will be back!

Anu Mehta

4 months ago

I went here with my colleagues after a work event nearby. I will start off by saying that although I had a great experience, I’m not sure I would go here if it wasn’t on the company dollar. Service here is fantastic and the restaurant itself is grand and full of character. I can’t fault the food at all but there wasn’t anything that really stood out - this was a little surprising given the price tag

Location

Contact Information

Hours of Operation

Friday 4–10 PM
Monday 4–10 PM
Saturday 4–10 PM
Sunday 4–9 PM
Thursday 4–10 PM
Tuesday 4–10 PM
Wednesday 4–10 PM

Price Range

$50–100