Stoney River Legendary Steaks was...well, legendary. I went for lunch on a Sunday afternoon with the fam to celebrate my grad school graduation ((that's right, I have credentials now!!)). I was surprised to see they have the same menu for lunch and dinner. Nevertheless, there were ample choices and I was ready to chow down. First let me start by saying, whatever the little poppyseed donut/bread balls with honey butter are - that ish is like crack. I would have been content having a meal of just those alone. The fact that they're complimentary is just dangerous. Since I'm not into red meat and fish I went with the roasted free range half chicken with pancetta, rosemary, shallots, garlic and lemon. It came with a couple sides. I opted for mac n'cheese and spinach. The dish was awesome. The chicken was tender, the mac was creamy, and the spinach was cooked perfectly. I also had a cup of French onion soup. That my friends, is highly recommended. They add a touch of cream to give the broth a slightly creamy, velvety texture. The rest of the fam ordered either burgers or fresh fish. I'm assuming both were good based on the fact that each plate was cleared. Service was great. Attentive, quirky, helpful. Not to mention, opinionated. When I told the server I wanted the chicken, he tried to convince me there were much better menu options. I explained I didn't eat seafood or red meat. He laughed and said good choice. After all, I was eating at a place known for steak and seafood. ((Note - vegetarians beware. There's not much here for you.)) My previous Stoney River experience was about 4 years ago and remember it being very good then. This time wasn't any different. I'm glad to see they're still going strong. read more

Very poor customer relations. We came today to celebrate my Mom's 80th birthday. She made the reservation over a month ago, specifically requesting the Wine Room. Mom also called to confirm yesterday, and specifically verified we would have the Wine Room. In both instances, she was not informed that the Wine Room might not be available. When we arrived today - a party of 11 - we were told another party (of 15) had the Wine Room and they set us up in the main dining room. Very disappointing. I assume it was purely a business decision because the other party was larger. They should have done right by us and they didn't. read more

I wish I could rate this 2.5 stars. My husband and I went on a Thursday evening and there was no wait. The bar seemed decently populated, so that was promising. Neither of us ordered a cocktail, mainly because neither of us felt like drinking. I also wasn't wanting to pay $12 for a cocktail. The menu looked promising - steaks, salad, seafood. Not a bad start. Our server was very attentive and friendly, as was everyone working there. We ordered the steak rolls as an appetizer - think of a Philly cheesesteak turned into an egg roll. It was pretty good and decently portioned. The rolls are really good and were by far the best part of our meal. Too bad the free part of the meal was the best. I ordered a ribeye and my husband ordered sea bass. I'll be honest: I've had better steak at Outback. It was far from tender, and the only redeeming quality of the steak was that it was cooked medium rare like I ordered. I'll always order medium rare because most places will give me medium when I ask for medium rare. And I won't eat anything beyond medium, so it's usually a safe bet. But there was little flavor, and the herb butter placed on top of it added minimal flavor. The steak was also a bit on the cool side, even on the exterior. Not inedible by any means, but if I'm paying almost $30 for a cut of steak, I would expect better meat. The sea bass was mediocre. Tasted like it was previously frozen and it was overcooked. I passed on a potato and instead got broccoli as a side dish. I don't know how, but even the broccoli lacked discernible flavor. Texture was good though. The manager brought us out the hash brown for two as a sampler since corporate was apparently trying to push it out in an attempt to get more people to order it. That was good, but nothing I would ever order regularly. It was a bit on the greasy side and again, had no flavor. The crunch on it was amazing, though. The best part of this place is the service (we had three different people asking us if our food was cooked as we liked it). Our bill for a steak, sea bass, steak rolls, and a hot tea was $85. After tip, this was a $100 lesson to let us know that we won't be coming back unless we're in the mood for decent appetizers and good service. Maybe I'm biased, we usually go to Morton's in Schaumburg for steak, but Stoney River isn't somewhere I'll go again when I'm craving a steak. Again, I'd give this place 2.5 stars: 1.5 stars for the food (I'd give it a 1, but the rolls really are pretty good), and 1 additional star for the service. read more

This is my #1 favorite steakhouse in the area. Amazing lodge like atmosphere with soft lighting (you can still read menu and see your plate tho). Super delicious variety of meals that suit almost every palate. I love the little dough balls that come as your bread basket and the sweet cream butter. I always get a filet and he always gets the chicken with a huge broccoli spear. Not to be missed if you're in the area and like a good meal, served by smart and curteous team members, in a really lovely atmosphere. PS Don't miss their brunch. read more

Stoney River closed in Deerfield a couple years ago and I didn't realize that there was another location here in Chicago. Stoney River is one of the most underrated steak houses in the Chicagoland area. The servers are top notch, the food is outstanding, and the decor is awesome. It was a haul to get out to Deer Park, but the meal was well worth it. We got a plethora of fish dishes and one order of ribs. Everything was great! The Asian salmon was some of the best salmon that I have ever had. Be ready to pig out, as the portions are generous. If you do trek out to Deer Park be sure to get their chocolate gnash to finish up your meal. You will not be disappointed! read more

Pretty place, food is good. First cocktail ordered came without a problem. Ordered the second and was told my liquor was out of stock. Of course, I could order a different brand, but there was a big difference in price. Would have been good PR if I was offered one at the lesser price. read more

Phenomenal food. Try the coffee crusted filet..sounds strange, but it's fantastic! The "evil bread" or whatever they call it is also very good. Their seared tuna is very tasty. read more

Came here for dinner during my week long training in lovely Buffalo Grove. Comfortable atmosphere and very good service. I ordered the coffee cured fillet Mignon. I was curious since I have never tried a steak cured in coffee before. I have to say that it was actually really good. The Au Gratin potatoes that it came with were delicious. I will definitely come back again next time I'm in the Buffalo's Grove. read more

Made a reservation through Open Table and showed up on time. Check in was great - table was ready and waiting. Our server was very friendly. The food was great. We had the Cowboy Ribeye, Tuna Stack, and Prime Rib Dip. Everyone loved their food. The manager even came and filled my iced tead and offered to box everything up when our server was busy helping others. Definitely recommend this place and we will be back! read more

Cozy atmosphere that always offers decent steaks for a good price. I definitely think if you're into steaks but don't want to give your bank to the restaurant, this is a good place to go. The service is always friendly and attentive - smiles all around with warm bread always on the table. The steaks: Only once out of the 10-12 times I've been here have I had a bad experience. And that one experience was HORRIBLE - everyone in our group of 10 had a bad steak: way overcooked or underseasoned...GROSS. But for this last visit, it was all great...even though my trout was slightly smelly near the tail end, the rest of it was fresh (yeah, I know...weird). I would def come back :) Next time, I'll stick with the steaks. read more

Stoney River continues to deliver a consistent steak house experience time after time. A recent trip to Vegas that featured a few adventures (and miss-adventures) in some of the celebrity chef's steak houses sent me back to Stoney last night with dear friends to do a comparison. I always love my meal at Stoney and we have enjoyed it at least a half a dozen times in the last several years. Our friends are regulars and still endorse the experience exuberantly. Last night was an acid test, so to speak, for me though. After coming off a few less than wonderful experiences in high dollar beef houses ( and I mean high $$ ...See my Carnevino / Mario Batali Steakhouse review) in Vegas I wanted to see if a Stoney meal would still stand up to tough competition. It did and then some! The coffee encrusted filet is always served to perfection. The wait staff stands vigil as you cut through your beef to make absolutely sure you are satisfied. This is a big deal if, like me, you have had to chase down a waiter to re-fire an order that was not cooked properly. No issues with that at Stoney. They ensure your satisfaction before leaving the table ..... Class. The quality of the beef is what it is really about at Stoney. A recent foray into dry aged steaks that were left to hang for 10-12 days did not deliver the flavor of my filet last night. I was "fresh off" the Vegas beef versions and Stoney, in little Deer Park IL, delivered the flavor, tenderness and preparation expertise that pricier establishments often whiff on. The servers are courteous and "get" the conversation period that always comes with a "friends at dinner" evening. We were never rushed, although the restaurant was packed. The wine selection is always excellent and steakhouse sides (always a favorite reason to go to a steakhouse for dinner) do not disappoint. The service was amazing. Now I will give you that our friends are "regulars" and the staff knows them well, which could affect the impartiality of my service perception, but we have been here solo and always received excellent service. I would go down the value for the price road, because it is truly a value, but that would actually diminish the perception of Stoney as a stand out steakhouse. Stoney is as good, or better, than many pricier steakhouses. I began this review with the word consistent, and it bears repeating. We have all been to restaurants that provide a great experience on a first visit but then when you return and expect the same wonderful meal, you are disappointed. Consistency is the most difficult goal for a restaurant to accomplish. Stoney River pulls it off on every visit. Go ahead and feed your beef craving at Stoney River ...you will not be disappointed. ...Oh, ...and have a glass of The Prisoner wine ....really adds to the meal! read more

I came here for the first time to celebrate a special event with my significant other, and unfortunately wasn't impressed. I don't like writing negative reviews but it's worth to mention that my medium filet was cooked a very dry well done with zero color in it. I switched meals with my partner as he didn't mind. Also, we didn't eat our dessert and asked to wrap it up - and it never came back to us. Bummer, was looking forward to trying it later. Our server was nice but if I'm eating at a steakhouse I expect a little more depth of information about the menu rather than just reading it to me verbatim off the menu. I can do that myself. The place is beautiful and the ambience is great- it's unfortunate that my experience was mediocre at best. read more

stony River steakhouse is a popular restaurant in our community. The ambience and the service is very good however to my opinion there is a great opportunity for stony River do offer a much better menu. There are no options for free range and organic meat or sides. Any high scale restaurant Should have options for higher quality ingredients. read more

This location is amazing! I am never disappointed. The manager Mike, consistently walks around and speaks with the customers. They followed strict protocol for social distancing which made dining there very comfortable. Most important to me is the quality of the food. My husband and I are foodies and enjoy trying new restaurants as well as frequenting our favorites. My prime rib was second to none, as was my husbands filet. The creamed spinach and bake potato were outstanding. The dinner rolls are good enough to qualify as dessert. Shout out to our darling server, Amanda, who was delightful. Thank you Stoney River for the quality you offer in food and service. Hence, you are our recurring favorite. read more

I am your typical 20something d-bag who thinks they are too good for suburban restaurants now that they left home and live in the city. This is one of the best steaks in the state, I think, and that includes being ranked against Capital Grille. The inside is steakhouse-y. They don't do reservations, but they'll do priority seating, which is supposed to cut the wait down - I'm not sure if it does. I have been here for a number of special occasions with my family and we have almost always loved it. The buns you get, the puppies, are the single best bready starter I have ever eaten and I am someone who eats a lot of carbs. They are little fried poppyseed sweet bread balls that come with a maple syrup butter. I would eat these for breakfast lunch and dinner if I could keep them in my fridge longer than a day. Steaks are wonderful, tender, full of flavor, and super high quality. Never gotten a piece with fat on it. I have always gotten filet here of varying sizes and cook it to medium, because they tend to go under (they can always bring it up) and it ends up somewhere perfect right between medium and medium-rare. Both the sweet potato mashed and the garlic mashed are equally wonderful and perfect with their steak. But their service. The one time they ever screwed up anything they were so lovely and accommodating. Managers regularly come to check on people but nobody here is hover-y. Best of the suburbs and one of the best steaks around. read more

Best filet I've ever had. And I've been to many of the high end steak houses. Really reasonably priced considering the quality. The filet pairs perfectly with the caramelized onion mash potatoes - a little of each on the same forkful provides a harmonious balance of savory and sweet that is nearly divine. And that's just the main course. The pre-dinner bread at Stoney is unlike anything you've ever had. They're almost little fried donut holes but not as sweet. They come with an incredible dipping butter that is out of this world. Highly highly recommend! Lobster bisque is quite good as well. read more

Service: Amazing! Our server was so friendly, helpful and quick on the refills!!! I love great service! Food: I had the 12 oz Legendary Filet and it was perfect! Price: I spent HALF of what I spent at Morton's and it was quicker service, friendlier service, and much better food! I haven't had a great steak in a long time. For the price and quality I HIGHLY recommend this place. read more

We stumbled upon this place by accident while on a trip to drop our daughter off at a summer camp nearby. We had never been to the area and decided to stop in to see what it was like. I am so glad we did because everything was excellent. I've probably eaten a steak or three at all the well-known steakhouse chains (Gibson's, Morton's, Ruth's Chris, Gene and Georgetti's, etc.) and was not expecting to have a better steak than those at a place way out in the burbs I'd never heard of, but yes, I an tell you that the 10oz coffee marinated filet mignon I had at Stoney River was by far, one of the very best steaks I've ever eaten. The flavor and the texture were the epitome of steak perfection. We ordered a bottle of Lazy River Pinot Noir from Oregon and it was the perfect wine for our steaks and sides. Very delicious and fruity, yet smooth. For dessert, we split a chocolate blonde brownie cake with a scoop of ice cream and hot fudge sauce. The brownie was partially baked so the middle was still gooey and soft. The combo of the ice cream and fudge sauce with this hot brownie was beyond indulgent. Every person who waited on us was very friendly, pleasant and personable. It was clear that they all wanted us to have a perfect dinner at their restaurant. And we certainly did. I cannot recommend this place more highly if you are ever in the area. We will definitely come back and do it again. read more

This. Place. Is. Delicious. They started with these fried bread rolls with honey butter. I could eat those all day. I asked for 3 orders with no shame. Even had some for dessert. I had the bone in ribeye, medium rare (it's what REAL women eat!) and it was cooked perfectly and delicious. I really liked how they had you cut into the steak to make sure it was done to your liking. The mashed potatoes were.. well.. mashed potatoes. My fiance got the steak and lobster deal that they had going on. UNFORTUNATELY, these guys are not good at cooking lobster. It was very rubbery and over cooked. My fiance wished he did without it and got something else, but his steak was pretty good. Would we go there again? Yes. Is it the best steak house I've ever been to? No. With that being said, I gave the place 4 stars for the over cooked lobster but AWESOME bread rolls. read more

This place is a favorite of mine but since it is expensive we reserve it for special occasions. The service is always on point and I have not yet had a bad meal here. We even used them for our rehearsal dinner and the event coordinator made things very simple & efficient. Some of my FAVORITE items include: french onion soup, baby kale salad, NY strip, the button mushrooms and chocolate cake (they serve this when you have a special occasion which is a nice touch)! The atmosphere is dark but cozy with it's low lighting, candles, fireplace. They suggest on the menu that you not use your cellphone while dining which I love! I don't know that it's a good place for kids but a top date-night spot for sure! read more

If I knew that Stoney River was practicing such safe covid measures, I would have come here a lot earlier! Had a birthday to celebrate and who isn't sick of staying home? The food is always great but the safe practices are amazing. I felt so safe. Thank you for all that you do! read more

I usually find myself at Stoney River in Deer Park because I like the Century movie theater near by and most of the other restaurants in the area are really not good. I have had dinner here a number of times and usually have a good experience. Of course coming here a number of times, you get to know some of the wait staff which increases your chance of having a better than average time at any restaurant. I usually stick with the Lodge filet medium-rare which is seasoned and cooked perfectly. The one thing that I do like is that they wait for you to check and make sure the steak is cooked to your liking. I've been to a number of restaurants and been left high and dry with an over cooked steak waiting for someone to comeback. The wine selection is good, but could be a little more diverse and updated more often. Of course the poppy seed rolls are great, and I'm not shy about asking for more to have with coffee after dinner. One item to avoid is the shrimp cocktail. The shrimp are overcooked and even after sending them back and complaining about it on two different occasions they don't seem to want to change how they prepare them. Who knows. I do think that their pricing is a little out of line for the service and location. If they are going to charge the same price as a well established downtown steakhouse, the food needs to be more consistent and service needs to be polished. Unfortunately they haven't grasped that if your not consistent you usually don't get a second chance. I've been to the Stoney River in Deerfield and I know I wouldn't go back there again. Overall, if I'm catching a movie nearby I'll probably be back again. read more

Don't go here in hopes of a happy hour, it doesn't exist. Oh and they don't care that the information is wrong either. Not gonna eat so i can't comment on the food. read more

Wow - reading the negative reviews makes me wonder if those people actually went to the same place that I know and love! This place is packed most of the time because it's GOOD, not because they ADVERTISE that it's good. Considering the neighborhood (Deer Park, Kildeer, Long Grove, Barrington), a bad or marginal restaurant wouldn't have much of a chance, yet this place thrives. Every steak I've ever had here was outstanding. The sides, while traditional, are just about as good. The "rolls" that everyone mentions are more of a hush-puppy, and they're really good, if unbelievably fattenting and honey-butter laden. Try the Lobster Bisque - some of the best I've had. Try the Lodge Filet - delicious. Try the death-by-chocolate cake, complete with chilled shot glasses of milk to wash it down - good, and fun! The wine list is nothing to write home about, but there are some decent choices. The wait time on weekends can be quite long IF you don't know about their "preferred seating" program. All you have to do is call ahead (a day or a week - doesn't matter) and you'll get a reservation time. They guarantee to seat you within 20 minutes, but it's ususally less. A perfect amount of time, in fact, to get a drink from the bar. (coincidence? I think not....) Bottom Line: I (and my family) would rather go here than any of the the better-known outfits' suburban locations. The food is better, and the prices lower, so what's not to like? read more

I know this review is a little late but there is a reason: Came here for dinner date night about two months ago and wasn't too thrilled.The only thing we actually enjoyed was the bread and onion soup so touche you guys nailed it. As far as the steak...over cooked and your mashed potatoes was well just a little too bland. But the service was excellent and the manager did come by and asked us how were things and gave us his card for the next time we came in to let him know; he would make it up to us. Oddly he didn't make it up to us then, and therefore, we didn't come back for date night again BUT (and here is why I wrote this) I believe they are improving because my husband, who happens to attend many business dinners, decided to give it a try when someone yelped "steakhouses" so off they went. My husband said it was much better but still, the steak was a little over cooked. They might have the grill or gas turned up to high to get the food out quicker? I am not sure. As before the soup was amazing, so amazing he brought me home a bowl! He never did see the manager from that other night, not that he would've asked for his complementary steak dinner but oddly, I feel like they should've at least sent us home with a brand new one that night. HMMMM and too think I really feel like having some more of that onion soup! Get your steaks up to par guys and we will be back :) read more

GREAT prices. FANTASTIC bread balls (appetizer) + flavored butter. AWESOME steak seasoning. Stoney River is fantastic! I originally knew of Stoney River from Atlanta, GA (since I'm originally born and raised in Atlanta). I had no idea Stoney River was here in Illinois! What sweet memories of ATL! Well, my husband and I came for our 1st year Anniversary. Delicious! It was just as good as I remember it in Atlanta. What was I looking forward to most (other than their "legendary steaks")? Their appetizer bread balls (or doughnuts). I have been missing their "oh! so delicious!" bread balls (HOT out of the oven) and their flavored butter! These bread balls did not disappoint! STEAKS! I ordered the NY Strip Steak (As I typically did in Atlanta, as well) and my husband ordered the Ribeye Steak. The seasonings at Stoney River is fantastic. Out of my many visits to Stoney River (Atlanta and Illinois), I've only had 2 instances or so where the seasoning was less than perfect, i.e. salty. Other than that, every other time has been awesome. This trip did not disappoint! Their seasoning is fantastic because you do not need steak sauce. If you do, what sort of taste buds do you have? Eek. My NY Strip meat was a little tougher than my husband's Rib Eye, which he was surprised about. But whatever! It was fine to me because the seasoning was great. (Stoney River is one of my favorite steak restaurants .... - it's better than Ruth Chris' Steakhouse because the steak is not served on a bed of butter (or on top) + cheaper - it's better than Morton's because the prices and seasonings are better - it's better than Sullivan's because the price and the quality is better ... Yup! I am a fan and am looking forward to introducing some of these Chicagons to the goodness of Stoney River. I think we are trying to find an excuse to go out.... Can't wait to go back again! NOTE on Special "Ocassions": The only disappointing thing about this trip was that they did not do anything "special" for us even though we went on our first anniversary dinner. They asked us in the reservations and we made a note of it, but we had to get our own dessert. Maybe it's horrible for me to have expectations that they would do something, but a piece of dessert? I think it's possible... whatever, though. The quality of food made up for it. NOTE on Service: Service was okay. It was a little shotty, but every time I was getting upset that our server forgot about us, he was busy .. and always brought a refill for our drinks. So, I guess he was attentive but .. busy... Anyway....! read more

I found Stoney River to be cozy, welcoming and very good. I was there with a large group for a birthday gathering and the staff was great! I realize that it is their job to memorize all of the many specials but our server was engaged, energized and seemed like she really enjoyed her job. The food was really really good. I didn't order steak (I know I know, next time) but I did order the Salmon and all I can say and I have said it before...yummy! Driving a million miles for a great ladies birthday was definitely worth it...Stoney River was literally the icing on the cake. read more

Very close to the best steakhouses. Bonus is the awesome rolls and butter. For those who have not read my reviews - stop reading reviews from those who only post several times. Stop posting one bad service experience. Give it 3 try's before you slam them. We're human. Stop complaining about the price. Fresh well prepared food will cost you a lot more and it's worth it. Stop serving us unimaginative bland food in the suburbs. We want the same food you serve in the city. read more

We visited here last night for the first time. We will not be back. When we walked in, we realized it was very loud and asked to be seated in a quieter section. The hostess pointed to the left area and said, that would be the most quiet and they were clearing a table. When they took us to a table, we went right and were shown a booth right next to the bar. I asked if there was somewhere less noisy and was asked where I wanted to sit. I just responded I had never been there and what would she suggest? She literally said "where do you want?". Well, that's really helpful. We just wanted to eat so we sat down. Waitress came to take our drink orders, I ordered a Tito's Gimlet and my husband ordered a beer. No specials were offered. Drinks were brought back and then the special was offered. We already had ten minutes to peruse the menu. If you want to sell the specials, you should let people know what the special is before they decide what to order. I tasted my drink and questioned the waitress on if it was a Gimlet. She responded she believed so and said the lime juice was fresh squeezed so maybe that's why it tastes different. I agreed, it wasn't bad, but it was not just vodka and lime juice. In fact, I ordered another one later, so again, just went with the flow. Dinner was delivered by another waitress. We realized we had no silverware and waited for approx five minutes for someone, anyone, to walk by, so we could ask. There was no butter on the baked potato so when our waitress finally came by, I asked for some. I kind of got a weird look because I had used the butter that was on the steak so it kind of looked like I had butter, when in fact it was just the pat of butter from the steak. My steak was medium-well not medium like I ordered. When a steakhouse can't properly cook a $31 petite filet, that's a problem. At this point, I was not going to say another word and we ate our meals. The baked potato and Brussels sprouts were delicious. All in all, just not a pleasant experience. I expect service and food like this from a lesser end restaurant. My husband has just returned from three weeks out of the country and we just wanted a nice steak dinner. The waitress was a nice woman, but not attentive. We did arrive at this restaurant at a later time. It was printed on the paper that the hostess put on the table 9:08 as our arrival. They close at 10. I would never go to a restaurant at 9:30 or 9:45 Ifthey close at 10. But we were there with more than enough time to have dinner. I realize that the waitresses and cooks were probably doing their end of night duties but this directly affected our experience and tip. Again, we won't be back. Update: the manager has reached out me to me. I have responded, twice and never heard back. read more

Stony River may very well be my new favorite steak place in the 'burbs. The location is great and parking was easy. We were warmly greeted by the host staff upon arriving, and quickly seated without a reservation (about 8:30pm on a Saturday night.) I like the classy/rustic elegance of the décor, the entire restaurant was inviting. Our server, Cassie, was awesome. I would definitely recommend her, and we made sure to make mention to the manager when we left. She was friendly and knowledgeable about the menu, had some great recommendations, and let us sample two wines we couldn't decide between before choosing a bottle. Onto the food. Perfection. Everything was superb. On our table: Bottle of Australian Shiraz. I don't remember specifically, but I think there was only one on the menu. I am highly allergic to domestic wines (would've had a migraine before dinner was over) so, international choices are a must. This wine was GOOD, and if we didn't have somewhere else to be, would've probably ordered a second bottle. :P Caprese salad appetizer. The balsamic dressing they use is really tasty, and complimented everything well. I like that it also came with some onion straws to munch on. "Legendary" filet with horseradish crust, medium rare. Came perfectly cooked. I ditched the crust a few bites in, just because I wanted to enjoy the filet as it was. Tender, juicy, and flavorful, which I sometimes miss with a filet because they're so lean. Mashed sweet potatoes with cinnamon. Like sweet potato pie. Creamy and perfectly seasoned. I couldn't stop eating them. "cowboy cut" ribeye, medium rare. The BF wanted to pick up the bone and gnaw on it, which I don't blame him for one bit. This steak was thicker cut than other steakhouses in the area, and for a better price ($33.99 v. $42+ at other places for a thinner steak.) He let me taste a bite... while the filet was awesome, I regretted not ordering my standard ribeye. Garlic mashed potatoes. He loved them... I didn't try, the one place I *don't* dig garlic is in my mashed potatoes. Call me crazy. We shared the sautéed mushrooms. The flavor was delicious, but they were super rich, next time I'd opt for a lighter veggie item. The best part was that the BF had a $20 off dinner for two coupon, which he gets frequently for signing up for their e-mail rewards club. The prices are reasonable anyway, but this makes it even more enticing to go back! We both left with full bellies and lots of leftovers. I can't wait to return... my mouth is watering after writing this review! read more

Excellent decor, service, and food...and we don't even partake of their steak(s). Just went this afternoon, had the horseradish-crusted grouper. Wow. I'm out of my Stoney River burger rut, though I thoroughly enjoyed it. As has been said, save a few of their doughnut-esque rolls for dessert. Bet you can't. read more

Love, love, love this place. We had my wedding rehearsal here. My husband and I have celebrated my birthday and our wedding anniversary here for the past five years. Their stone puppies are reason alone to visit. Then add perfectly cooked steaks and side dishes and you have yourself multiple reasons to return again and again. Years ago, I found my favorite dessert wine at Stoney River, a sweet German Riesling. With that being said, I have yet to order a wine here since that I've truly enjoyed. Even with the servers suggestions, I would rather opt for one of their delicious Bloody Mary's. There's also a level of over-professionalism here that I never thought I'd see. The management and even some of the staff take stiff to a whole other level, you can feel it in they atmosphere. Having been a patron of both this location and the closed one in Deerfield, for more than 10 years, I can only assume that's a company trait because it's always been this way. read more

I couldn't have asked for a better experience anywhere. The short: Phenomenal service Steaks are outstanding Pricing is very reasonable The longer version : My family and I went for a small family function. At first they sat us next to the bar which was very crowded and noisy so we asked to be moved. We had three people helping us, including the manager! It was above and beyond. We all knew how we liked our steaks but weren't sure which to order. Our server gave us perfect recommendations, even my parents who are extremely picky with their food were impressed. They were always making sure everything was great. She didn't know everything about the wine but was quick to ask a manager for recommendations, which I think is fine (as opposed to just pretending to know and giving crappy recommendations). Dessert was good but we were so full, we were fine with it. All-in-all, I'd love to come back here and recommend anyone to check this place out. I've been to several steak houses in Chicago but this is one of the best for the overall experience. Atmosphere ranges from after-work corporate drinking to casual to family to romantic (weird, right? It works though). Service and food were totally worth it. read more

Very good steaks and food. My biggest problem is the drinks are fairly expensive and the pours are not generous.

Beelows wins! By far better quality and taste. My steak was rubbery, no sense of as char. Did I mention beelows also gives more, so quantity is better too. Service here was not good, took forever for waitress and they were not that busy. It was 9pm on Friday. Then 1/2 thru dinner finally brought the glass of water I asked for. Drive the extra block to Beelows, I'm telling ya! read more

So far this is the best steakhouse I have found in Chicago. The table bread is great, little balls of awesome! However, the shape of the bread makes it a challenge to spread the butter on. I have gotten the Filet there many times, it's always cooked to perfection. My significant other has gotten the Prime Rib rare, and it was perfect. The only disappointment is the chocolate cake, it was dry, and not very fantastic. 5 stars for great steaks! read more

Y'ALLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL This place is BOMB! I came here for brunch on Sunday and I was blown away. The restaurant is so gorgeous on the inside. The service was spectacular (shout out to our server Lucas). But above all, the food was impeccable. The brunch specials are awesome, especially the carafe of bellinis. I would HIGHLY recommend this place to everybody. read more

Delicious food, fantastic service, and the ambiance is delightful too! We will be back!!

My lady and I went to Stoney River for something (birthday, anniversary, Sweetest day...who knows). I had been to other Stoney Rivers around the Atlanta area and knew that everything is solid and that, at some point, you have to STOP EATING THE ROLLS WITH honey butter. To be honest, I forgot what we got for dinner. Probably steaks. They are good. Not great, maybe B++. But you don't go to Stoney River for the steaks...you go for the honey butter and quaint lodge-y atmosphere. -Rolls and honey butter...check. -Lodge-y atmosphere..check. -Quaint...only if six screaming 40-something broads, liquored up and hitting on every male waiter, bus boy and server who unwittingly stumbled in to their lair is quaint. Honestly, they were having a good time and it was kind of funny. And I didn't say anything (going against the wishes of my lady) because I know I have been too loud before and its always weird to have someone come tell you to be quiet. So we endured. Not really the restaurants fault and doesn't really effecting the review. So, back to the honey butter... read more

My boyfriend and I have been here twice and each time has been an amazing experience. Our last visit was on New Year's day and it could not have been better. Our waitress was fantastic. Food and drinks were amazing. The hostess did stop by our table and apologized for the wait on our food (we didn't even notice it was taking awhile but it was a nice gesture). Looking forward to our next visit! read more