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    3.6 (431 reviews)
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    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed
    Good for groups

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    Kellina M.

    I'm kind of stuck between a three and a four, has great food but feels very blah. I expected more with the menu as it seems like an elevated menu but no descriptions so you aren't sure how much food you're getting we ended up ordering way too much. Food taste and flavors were delicious, but I did notice they didn't ask about allergies. I'm severely allergic to lobster, crab, and shrimp and I'm pretty sure the calamari was cooked with one of them if not all as I had to get Benadryl while I was dining. The vibe and atmosphere needs a little sprucing up. Service was great. The guys were lovely. I noticed all men servers which was cool to see. Not sure I'd come back though, thank you!

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    Casey W.

    Had high expectations but they weren't met. Service was just alright. We ordered mashed potatoes and they brought sliced potatoes to our table and said that was all they had left?? The ravioli was pretty good. The steak was just alright. The drinks were the best part and they came out super fast. (French martini and dirty martini)

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    Stephen C.

    Still a real deal Chicago steakhouse. They've been around many years and most of the professional servers have been around with them as long. When you work the floor in a spot like this you have no reason to leave. The customer base and quality speak for itself. Most of the employees started as young guys and make a hell of a living, some into the six figures. Repeat business here is the rule and there's a reason for that. Why? because they know their business and they know their customers, most by first name. The service is top shelf and the decor harkens back to a time when handshakes were gold and a word was a word. Just a stroll around the dining room and the art and photographs take you back to a time when handshake deals made made and the celebrities that crowded the room. If the walls could talk oh the stories they could tell you on Erie Cafe's history and standing in the city. Set off the beaten path and away from the madness and hubbub of the grind the neighborhood has grown around Erie Cafe. It is the anchor of all around it and they are the neighborhood. From the table side salads and menu entrees the care is spot on. Their cuts of meat are exceptional and you never get a bad temperature or a dish that cannot be fixed if not to liking. They have several house specialties and the servers are not afraid to suggest certain meals for large groups of hardcore carnivores. Some of their offerings don't even exist in most establishments anymore. The classic dishes are served at Erie cafe. A must try is the prime rib! Nowhere have I ever had better. Price points? Well, it ain't cheap, but Chicago steaks ain't for sissies either. The quality and service = top shelf.

    Lelo B.

    Great meal, but service left much to be desired. Our server was curt and somewhat sarcastic as he served us on Valentine's evening. We ordered two bottles of wine, appetizers, my date ordered a $100 steak, etc. I asked for a hot tea as my throat hurt and he showed his irritation! My date asked for a wine recommendation on our second bottle and he was sarcastic and rude as he chatted about it. Thankfully, my man is a sweetheart and let it go, but mentioned later that he didn't like how he treated me. For a meal that pricey you want impeccable service, as you get anywhere else in the city. I wish I wrote this review earlier so I remembered our server's name, but regardless, he should know what he's doing. An older gentleman, Italian guy who had been there a long time.

    A fun group on a beautiful Chicago summer night.
    Bruce N.

    Let me tell you, the food at Erie Cafe is good. Our entrees were well prepared, the grilled calamari was perfect and the drinks were poured nicely. The outdoor area is beautiful and the restaurant and bar are comfortably inviting. But, if I was going to compare Erie to it's family tree (Gene & Georgetti, EJ's Place, Mirabella) it would land near the bottom for me. Why? It's never a memorable meal. I somehow always feel like they're overtly upselling and adding items to charge you for. Some ten years ago, my gf and I went for a birthday dinner. They recommended the prime rib, so we both ordered it. The portions were 32oz.+ and one would have sufficed (with leftovers). They gladly "pushed" our order of two. The server could have informed us that the food was a ridiculous amount for two. Not at Erie! Last night, we ordered family style. The bill was well over $500 and they charged $6 for something that would always be included with a meal there. Their explanation was, "You know that this is an expensive restaurant!". It's not the $6, but the principle of charging for it for a large party (when the "hosts" are regulars a few times a month). Short-sighted and greedy are not attributes in the hospitality industry; hospitality is. They don't need our business, as they are full with hotel visitors and tourists. There are plenty of other options available who actually appreciate patronage. We'll be going there in the future.

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    Courtney P.

    Visitor to Chicago here... this place was recommended to us by the owner of a pizza place in downtown, he said it's one of the best Italian/steaks in Chicago. Well he did not disappoint! We are from texas and this place definitely measured up to texas steak! We ordered the blue cheese ravioli, stuffed cheese ravioli with vodka sauce, wedge salad, chicken parm, and tbone, and creamed spinach. Wilson was our server, he was freaking phenomenal!!!! All of the food was delicious!!! Definitely a place to eat at on future trips to Chicago! The atmosphere was so fun, and the decor was great to look at!

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    Lovely 1970s Italian vibe, excellent chef and drinks. Steaks are expensive but servicing sizes are huge! Loved the espresso Martini.

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    The chicken parmigiana was great. The place is slightly dated but the service was great. I do want to try the steak sandwich.

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    Old school vibes, great menu, excellent service. Really enjoyed my steak. Would recommend this place!

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    The Fam and I are always looking for new places to indulge one of our favorite food groups, which…read moreis brunch with bottomless mimosas. After doing a search on Yelp, I decided we should check out HIDE+SEEK. Ding ding ding! We have a winner folks. We decided to go with the Brunch Party. First let me start off saying that Brunch Party is one plate, one side, and endless mimosas. The entire table participation is required and there is a strict 1.5 hour time limit. That said, Angelique (was our server) was on point during that time period. Our glasses never got pass the half-way mark and a good time was had by all! HIDE+SEEK has a pretty chilled vibe and the décor was cool, a very nice bar area, booths on the east side of the restaurant and tables in the front. I think there was a back area, but can't for sure as I didn't explore as we were seated immediately in our booth. Angelique was very cool. She welcomed us and asked if it was our first time there (it was) and began to explain the menu, focusing on Brunch Party and that everyone at the table had to participate, which we did. For my entrée I got the Short Rib Hash (Sunny side up egg, piquillo pepper, red wine jus, rosemary mornay) and my side was Eggs Your Way (over easy). I got an order of the Lemon Ricotta Pancakes (honey-whipped ricotta, blueberry compote, maple syrup) for the table. Both dishes were very nice. I am a sucker for anything with short rib meat in it and this hit well with me. The pancakes were good, nice and fluffy, and the compote was very good. They weren't as lemony as I have had at other restaurants. The flavor was there, but in a subtle way, almost like an afterthought, but still nice. The pancakes themselves were nice and fluffy, just they way I like them. The Doctor got the cheeseburger and fries, which looked nice. He cleaned his plate so I have to assume it was good. The Queen got the Steak and Eggs. I had a bite of the steak and it was tender and had a nice flavor to it. Overall we had a great time and while it was only an hour and a half, it seemed longer. I will totally come back here again for brunch, but want to check out their happy hour and dinner as well. The menus looks interesting.

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