Erin best waitress. Wonderful service. Truly recommend. Thank you for a wonderful lunch/dinner.

I have been coming to this restaurant for over 14 15 years now so I guess I kind of like the butt I seen that it's a popular Chicago downtown restaurant I believe in generally has something for everyone even your picky eaters the menu is extensive you're literally going to page and page of appetizers main dish and salad tubes wine list is impeccable the day weekend we were celebrating an anniversary my daughter went with the combo platter which included like a half a chicken and a half a slab of ribs I went for a seafood dish and my husband went for a steak dish no complaints everybody was excited and happy the bread was a big hit at the table where some bread people so we actually love Brad being able to see kind of through the kitchen and getting the food prepared the way it was nice and we told them it was our anniversary we got free dessert to share my drink Choice was actually a martini flight and it was for distinctive flights each one different and each one equally as delicious as the first I really recommend trying the flight so then you know how each Martini taste which one you like and which one you don't but I love them all this is a great restaurant to celebrate a special occasion birthday or anniversary all great date night cuz it's dark and dim and also very cozy also seems like a lot of people come here for post business conferences I'm very popular even on the week night will be back read more

Wildfire - Martini flight - American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

One of the few steak places to live up to the hype, I chose Wildfire for our four guy foray into Chicago steak based on this having the highest ratings (on Google) for ~$50 average cost. This is a legendary Chicago chain that deserves all the accolades given and will get me back. Our group didn't wait long on a Wednesday evening and enjoyed a prime spot to look out over the whole restaurant. The relaxed and friendly server was on his game throughout the whole night and made good recommendations. Coming from the cornfields, dropping $8 just to park is a bit stupid but at the end of the day definitely worth treating myself to a big city dining experience. I ordered the horseradish bacon-wrapped filet mignon and even though it is the most expensive menu item I have ever purchased was made perfect along with the others orders. It's experiences like this that need built up to - should I come here once a month I would become spoiled rotten and probably turn into a horrid piece of self loathing carbon! Probably inevitable since I've since fallen with love with Fleming's Prime Steakhouse with its better steaks and value. However, Wildfire maintains an essential downtown dining experience savored best as a treat just a few times a year and boy does it leave an impression. read more

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I really liked the food here at this restaurant But what made me take down some stars was the fact that I felt very unattended to by my waiter. We where seated at the tiniest table they had. Our server didn't bring us our soft drinks for at least 15 minutes. Our food came out cold (but tasty) I sent my steak back so that they could reheat it or whatever they could do to make it hot. Our mashed potatoes where not good so I ordered broccoli instead Very good steak tho, very bad service. Simple things could have made this a lovely evening out. read more

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Great food, great night! I will be going back again. The server seemed a bit nonchalant. read more

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We went to celebrate a special event for my brother and me. As soon as we went through the door it was like the arctic. It was so cold you could hang meat in there! When we asked the lady that seated us she said something about the temperature outside. Uh, thermostats adjust the temperature automatically. On to the meal. The food was good but our waiter 1) went missing often and 2) had an attitude from the start. He was condescending, rude and should be checked. Honestly, I was too tired to even say anything. If you can get takeout, I recommend that. read more

Definitely a solid choice for a decadent date night! This place has an old timey feel, wIth mellow lighting and a hustle and bustle of a restaurant that works well as it's own organism. I was impressed by the skill of the servers - one guy was carrying 10+ wine glasses in one hand! Ok that's just an estImate, but you get the idea. Restaurant week options were diverse, and each item was delicious. I got the bisque, parm-crusted New York strip steak, and key lime pie. To top it all off, the bread basket was on point with 3 kinds of warm bread (the cornbread was my fave). The only downside to this place is that they use a lot of butter in everything, and the food felt heavier than expected for an up scale steakhouse. I felt stuffed barely into my entree! But if that's the only downside, then I'd still say this place is a 4/5! read more

Wildfire - Key Lime Pie, Chocolate Cream Pie - American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Classic steak restaurant that won't hurt your wallet...too much. :) My boyfriend and I started off with the kale and asparagus fondue as our appetizer. You have several garlic toast points and you can either dip or use the spoon for the fondue. So delicious! For our entrees, I ordered the regular filet while my boyfriend got the surf and turf. The steak was a little bit dry toward the outer part but other than that - nothing to complain about! Got the mashed potatoes as my side and it was buttery and smooth as expected! I had a bite of my boyfriend's lobster and it was also tasty. The meals weren't mind blowing but if you're looking for a good steak dinner, this is the place to go! read more

I came here to celebrate my birthday. The food was absolutely delicious. I ordered the filet cooked medium well and it was just the right amount of pink. My girlfriend had the scallops which were also yummy but they had a little too much breading for my taste. The creamy spinach side was very flavorful and the mashed potatoes paired perfectly with my steak. For drinks, I ordered an old fashion cocktail and it was strong. For desert, I ordered the trio with three deserts. The key lime pie had amazing crust and the reeses cake with ice cream tasted like you ate a bag of reeses. They put a candle in my desert because they knew it was my birthday. I'll definitely be coming back. read more

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We ordered a group meal for delivery. I was pleased with the organization and care put into packaging the meals. Every item was clearly labeled so it was easy to distribute who ordered what. Wildfire has a relatively extensive gluten free menu so that made it hard to choose from. I ordered a filet mignon with mashed potatoes and the flourless chocolate cake. I'd recommend adding the béarnaise sauce. It was stellar! The chocolate cake was delicious! Fills the sweet tooth craving! read more

A post-cocktail party Saturday night steak craving brought me to Wildfire, and I'm SO glad it did! The place is very swanky inside, and we were able to get a secluded booth. The restaurant wasn't too loud or uptight - a perfect vibe, kind of reminiscent of Tavern at the Park (before it closed). Our waiter was incredible attentive and took care of us so well! While waiting for our steaks, we hit the bread basket..let me tell you, this corn bread was phenomenal. We devoured the two pieces and our waiter graciously brought us 5 more pieces!! So..skip the appetizer. You'll want room for corn bread. We both ordered our steaks with parmesan crust, which gave a nuanced flavor to the juicy and perfectly cooked meat. The bernaise sauce, which I always love, just made the meal even more perfect. Our waiter brought the dessert tray, which looked tasty, but after all the corn bread we had to pass! Hands down, go to Wildfire. You'll be well taken care of with wonderful food, which is all you can really ask for. Perfect for date night or just a nice dinner, you won't regret it!! read more

The food makes Wildfire a full 5 stars. Came for a holiday supper with my mom and 2 friends on a Saturday night. I opted for the special: Parmesan encrusted ribeye tenderloins with button mushrooms for 38$. This meal was absolutely incredible and was enough for 2 between the entree and paired side: my choice of Augratin potatoes. The ambiance was festive for December with lots of white lights and garland. It was the perfect night for a holiday dinner! Mom got the flounder which came in a light lemon butter sauce that was sweet without being overly heavy or rich. These two meals were incredibly tasty and worth their price through and through! Our booth was a little tight for four people and we were a smidge too close to the kitchen, but man was this food good. OH and they have a phenomenal GF menu! My friend with celiac got her own dinner roll without even asking!! Wildfire 10/10. read more

These people constantly cancel my orders on Grubhub because they don't want to deliver too close to their closing time. Change the time then to something you're comfortable with instead of wasting my time placing orders! I have to guess each time if they will cancel the order or make it. Overpriced in addition to being lazy. read more

Wildfire - American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Erin was completely knowledgeable and an absolute blast. One of the best waitresses I've had.

My first time here. The ambiance at this establishment is AMAZING. We were seated right a way for a party of 5. The wait staff and waiters were friendly, helpful, funny and AMAZING. We had a great time eating dinner. The filet mignon was juicy and moist. The food was just PHENOMENAL to include drinks. I would highly recommend coming here for dinner. read more

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Usually have a 5 star meal at Wildfire but not today! Took over 1 hour to serve food that was no made with dietary restriction considerations. Thanksgiving was offered only "buffet" style, meaning you can ask for seconds. Good luck trying to get the servers attention . Not a good place for the holidays. read more

-Warm and welcoming lodge atmosphere. There are lots of rich woods and exposed stone-work. -Bartenders are always friendly. -They poor a nice cold martini in a generous-sized glass. -The bread rolls are good although I miss the warm loaf of onion bread they used to serve instead. Seems like they started skimping a little by eliminating this. -I used to always get the filet trio--but I've noticed the portions on these have gotten smaller and they don't have as many options for crusts on the meat. -Their signature bacon-wrapped filet with horseradish crust is still phenomenal--served with a delicious horseradish cream sauce. -Creamed spinach is some of the best I've ever had. -Giant baked potato with sour cream and chives is exactly what you want with your steak. -Price is still reasonable for what you get--especially compared to other local steakhouses. read more

The steaks were not good here. The meat didn't taste fresh. The key lime pie was fantastic! read more

Wildfire - Complimentary bread - American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Wallah When I first walked in dish restaurant delivering food for door dash haven't ate All fucking day I decided to give this place a try and man the skirt steak was decent but I really enjoy the key lime pie it's was really delicious read more

Wildfire - Key Lime Pie - American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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If your idea of fine dining is spending time in a huge crowded space serving tasteless food, then Wildfire is for you. I was recently here for the third (and last) time, being taken by someone else paying, having ordered the prime rib. It was full of fat, totally unappealing in appearance, and without any semblance of taste. Jewel Osco would have offered better quality. A bit of sprinkled parsley might have at least helped its appeal. I would have immediately returned it if I had been the one paying. In the past, I had fish that was well undercooked, and skirt steak that was bathed in a coagulated juice, both returned. The wait staff was friendly and attentive, but the food was of inexcusably poor quality. Very simply, go someplace else. read more

Our table ordered filets, scallops, turkey, and fish for our entrees. All were exceptional. I ordered the macadamia encrusted halibut special with rice as the side. It was wonderful, crispy and lightly sauced. The apple pie dessert was awesome. It was so good that I didn't want to share it. It was an easy, no hesitation 5 star rating for the food. I hope to go back to Wildfire next time I'm in Chicago. read more

I use to come here all of the time with some of my clients from Indy...they just loved this place. Personally I did not get it because I kind of grew up a Morton's Boy. But I did love the smell of fresh wood chips though! Recently my wife and I had the opportunity to get out on a date by ourselves and we decided to hit Wildfire. We got here at about 5pm and were informed of specials in the bar area...half price apps and 5 dollar drinks until 6:30pm...to the bar we go!!! Typically I like sitting at the bar but we happened to meet the waiter who was servicing the high tables in the bar. After two minutes of banter, we decided to sit at the table. I am just going to get this out of the way...the 5 star review is for our waiter Mike G...talk about personality and customer service all rolled up into one. Restaurants would kill to have such a talented person serving their customers!!! We decided to go tropical and had a few of the Pina-Colada-Tini's...they were kind of a Rum version of a Cosmo. They were really good but I had to warn my other half that the pineapple hides the alcohol and to take it slow. We also loaded up on the apps. I asked our waiter to space them out. The conversation was quite funny because I have asked waiters to do this before and everything hits the table at the same time. Mike G told me that he would never let this happen...he also told me that it is not hard to do and all of your apps should never hit the table at the same time if you asked for them to be spaced out. Mike G speaks the truth!!! We started out with the shrimp stuffed with crab...it was recommended as one of the top apps here. I will say that it was okay...my other half was a little grossed out because the poor shrimp seemed to be drowning in butter. As far as I can tell, butter makes everything better. When our waiter checked in on us...we informed him we were not impressed with the shrimp! He actually went to the chef and asked if we could have an order that was not drowning. The chef completely shut down our cool waiter. Lucky I don't have your name Mr Chef and I am not ruining this review by taking away a star...Mike G was too good to ruin this night. We then moved on to the pizza with spicy chicken sausage. I have to tell you that I was impressed. I would have never thought that this place could pull off a yummy pizza. I also saw that there were more varieties to choose from too. Our last app was the Braised Short Rib Ravioli. I must say that the dish looked terrible. In fact, I felt kind of sad we ordered it. We split them up and when we tasted them we each looked at each other and realized it may have looked ugly but it sure tasted delicious. The broth was amazing too...I wish we would have had some bread to dip in the juice. (We did have bread earlier but I did not need more bread...I will just remember that next time) Mike G felt really bad about the shrimp and was still trying to make things right. He honestly went above and beyond to make us happy. He wanted us to walk away from Wildfire as happy customers. He looked at us and said, "Do you like crab?" And we said, "Yes!" He then ran off and said, "I'll be back!" As the time passed we enjoyed a few more Pina-Colada-tinis...so smooth!!! Then two of the most beautiful crab cakes hit the table. They were so delicious...best crab cakes I have had in a long long time. This kind of service to make a customer happy was worth our trip to Wildfire and will make us come back again. Mike G is one of the most amazing waiters ever. My 5 star review is for him...he saved our visit here and we will come back because of him. His detail to our table and to the other tables in the bar was amazing. We had a great time joking with him and talking food. He also made sure that we were taken care of too. So many waiters will ignore there tables until the check comes and then they try and turn on the charm. Mike G was a delight and I highly recommend you request him to be your server because you will not be disappointed!!! read more

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Ribs were tough. It's fine but food is still cold even when i pick up. Keep in mind, I literally live next door. Convenient but not worth the price. My food had obviously been sitting for a while with how the bbq sauce began to dry. Picked it up 10 mins before it's scheduled time. Again, i literally live next door. It's 15 seconds walk. When i picked up the food, the lady asked me if i wanted bread. When i said yes she pulled out bread from a random drawer. Keep in mind the carry out section is the same as coat check. The food isn't heated or warmed. Basically, your food when done It's transferred from a kitchen to a closet with no refrigeration or heating. read more

Wildfire - American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Very nice and old school restaurant. The food and drinks were delicious will return again! read more

Wildfire - Seafood platter! Yum - American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Upon entering Wildfire, I got the feeling of a "supper club". Don't let that stop you. I was greeted and seated right away. The server, Jorge, had checked in with me, went over the daily specials then took my drink order. Since I was working later in the day, I just ordered a soda. The menu is limited but offers a wide variety of options. I had ordered the side Caesar salad and the Duo Filet entree. The salad is the right size for an appetizer. The croutons had a buttery flavor so it added more to the salad. My entree was fantastic. I would highly recommend this meal. You have three different crusted toppings to choice from. I had ordered the Parmesan and the Bearnaise Sauce. For my side, I had ordered the fries. The two filets were prepared perfectly! Jorge did check in with me and his other tables periodically. The dining room is large with the dark wood, beveled glass behind the booths. There are various sizes of table to accommodate any size group. The dining room was not load - great background music without being loud. I was so full, I didn't save room for desserts. I will say.... the desserts looked amazing. Overall, I highly recommend this restaurant for a great experience. read more

Awesome atmosphere, fantastic food. Very pricey. They offer valet, but the valet was no where to be seen, which was frustrating. read more

I'm used to suburban restaurants having sprawling interiors - not inner-city ones! Wildfire has a large, split-level dining room with tables and booths. It has luxurious dark tables, chairs, and carpeting. A faux, gray rock wall lines the semi-open kitchen along the far side. It feels like a lodge except that it's so freakin' huge. Wildfire had a lively din but I was able to easily hear my dining partner and server. There was also a mixed bag of folks that weeknight evening. There were all ages, all races, and visitors from other countries. Some people were dressed in their Sunday best, others in business clothes, and we wore jeans. M ordered a steak and I had the shrimp and crab chowder followed by the fried chicken special. I think she was satisfied with her meal. I don't remember her saying much about it. I thought my food was okay. I've definitely had far superior fried chicken at other restaurants. I think it was just a meal for us instead of dietary experience. Our drinks were really good. M got a bottle of wine (it was later re-corked, bagged, and sealed so that we could bring it home) and I had two martinis. Dark & Stormy martini tastes like a watermelon Jolly Rancher! It was super sweet (and I don't normally go for that, but this was yummy). I also got a bourbon drink with rumchatta that they fashioned into a martini for me. I loved the mature, sweet, and creamy combination! The service is really where it is for Wildfire. Our server was incredible. He explained that he's been a restaurant manager before and I think that his experience helps him to understand the intricacies of great service. He really took good to great. For example, he noticed that my fingers were getting sticky from my Dark & Stormy martini. He came over with a dish with two moist towels and a lemon wedge. I still don't know how he could possibly have known that my fingers were sticky! If it weren't for our server this review probably would only be three stars because the food was unimpressive - especially for the price. If we go to Wildfire again I hope that I end up with that guy again. read more

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Was talked into going by some good friends this past Monday and I am glad they did Came over already buzzed after having some drinks elsewhere. The place was dimly lit and had a pretty nice crowd for a Monday night. Our waitress was pretty good and very knowledgeable about everything on the menu. She was also great with recommendations as well. For starters I went with the shrimp and crab bisque and it was great! The bread (especially the brown bread) was awesome! I ordered the Petite Filet Mignon ( for the lighter appetite) and it was definitely on point and hit the spot. I order my steak medium well so it was still juicy and tender, but not too pink. I ordered Redskin Mashed Potatoes to go along with my steak (yum!). To drink I went with Matilda beer by Goose Island...I usually never select beer when I go to a restaurant, but I could not drink any more hard booze that evening. Good spot, good food! read more

Another landmark that quality and comfort was was was excellent! I never ever send Food back to the kitchen. Had the Moroccan appetizer and it tasted funny and not cooked. Looked inside and it was pink. So yes sent it back to be cooked. Svc provider thought I was being difficult ?! Then @ the end of our svc provider ;she realized & commented about how odd night it was ! I reminded her about triple night. So keep away on busy nights. Eventually my entree was ok ! read more

Man oh man, what a disappointment! I'm normally a sucker for lettuce entertain you restaurants, but meh, this one just didn't do it for me. My last few steakhouses in Chicago were of the Joe's, David Burke, Capitol Grille-caliber, and okay, I get that you get what you pay for, but man! My medium steak was a rare, the waitstaff seemed to forget that this place was still a "steakhouse" of sorts. I've never been at a steakhouse, no matter how cheap or expensive that I felt the staff was a little rough around the edges. The sides were disappointing. For $130 for 2 people, I really don't see myself going back anytime soon. I say, spend the extra $50 and go somewhere nicer. read more

Decent food in an interesting setting. Couldn't quite figure out the theme they're going for, but nonetheless a cool interior. There was a debacle with payment however. My fiancé was charged way more than our bill was after we left, and we tried to talk to management on the phone and in person, and they were zero help. It took awhile but eventually the extra charge went away. Just not a good first experience at all. In a city with so many other amazing restaurants, I probably wouldn't go back. read more

My sister had made me lunch reservations for my bday at another establishment, but once those fell through we ended up at Wildfire. I have been before, but forgot how good the food is. At the downtown location they start you off with cornbread. I don't like cornbread, but whatever they do to it here is magical. It tastes sooo good! Really moist and buttery with real pieces of corn throughout the bread. We were starving and went with two appetizers. The skewers and the meatballs. The skewers had great flavor throughout and I really enjoyed the mushrooms on the skewers the best. The meatballs were also delcious and well seasoned. For my entrée I had the blue cheese burger. It was good, but I must admit I have had better. My mom and sister ordered the Salmon and they said it was delicious! For dessert I went with the sampler that included: Ice cream sandwich, Key Lime pie, and I'm blanking on the third. It was good, but then I wish I would have got the skillet cookie my mom ordered. Tons of desserts to choose from. What I like about this particular location is the vibe. Really dark and romantic and great a great place to celebrate a special occasion. The servers were very attentive and welcoming. I have and will be back for more :) read more

Wildfire - Blue cheese burger - American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Excellent Food Four of us went there for lunch and were quickly taken to our table. Our waiter showed up and took our drink order right away. We started with the small "Chopped salad" which we all shared. It was excellent and there was plenty for four people. I would suggest that you give this a try as you will not be disappointed. Two of us had the halibut. I was cooked and seasoned perfectly and was one of the best pieces of halibut I ever had. The steaks were also cooke as ordered and full of flavor. The service was great the food outstanding so you can appreciate why this place gets a 5 star rating. A must try when in Chicago. read more

I always make a reservation and I've never had better service anywhere else. My favorite routine is to show up half an hour early. Let the host know we're here and get one of those hockey pucks that lights up when your table is ready. Then get a martini at the bar and enjoy the ambiance. In my opinion, the best fillet mignon in the city. Not huge, but flavorful, and I almost always get the sauteed mushrooms as an extra side but it's not necessary. The steaks here stand on their own without embellishment. I also enjoy the coconut crusted shrimp. And the salads are large enough for two or more people, so plan on sharing one. And the desserts, especially anything chocolate, are to die for and a must-have if you're on a date, so save room. Prices are reasonable considering the warm, old school atmosphere, ritzy clientele and quality entrees. I only dine here two or three times a year for special occasions and I've never been dissatisfied. read more

Awesome, awesome food. I always get the filet medallion trio -- with blue cheese and horseradish parmasean crusts. To die for. Lobster bisque is great too. Great -- now I'm craving Wildfire. read more

Not a very desirable experience at Wildfire over the weekend. Had a late reservation on Friday night and sat in the bar area. Everything took forever from getting a server, to getting menus, ordering and receiving our drinks and food. It all took incredibly too long. We arrived at 9:45. We knew what we wanted and didn't ask any questions so it should have been seemingly easy for our server to take care of us. Tables around us were asking her questions and taking up her time. That's when you would expect a manager to step in and notice she needed some help. Managers and bartenders standing around chatting while the server in the bar area was busy. There was a manager standing next to us while we were waiting for everything and he was watching a ball game on TV and chatting with other employees that didn't seem busy. There were probably 5-6 different opportunities for him to step in and be of assistance had he been paying any attention at all. Didn't happen. It was frustrating. The food was alright. Nothing to write home about. Far too many options in the neighborhood to have to put up with that. Been to Wildfire dozens of times in the suburbs and always received good service and had great food. This was my first time at the Chicago location and neither the service nor the food was impressive. read more

I went here on a date it was both of our first time in our food was delicious I had the Parmesan crusted pork chop and the salmon and both were delicious. Service was outstanding and the drinks were impeccable.We highly recommend. read more

After speaking with the manager he took the meat off the bill as a courtesy. He also stated the old bread lack quality and that's why they provide more dinner rolls. The discount was a nice gesture but the service and food just wasn't it for me. My teenage daughters love this place. read more

Wildfire - American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Yeah, I really dig Wildfire. As soon as you walk in the restaurant you the smell of rotisserie just hits you. Aaaah. The food definitely lives up to the smells in the restaurant. The restaurant itself is very cozy with cushy booths, dark wood and intimate lighting. It's definitely a great restaurant to take a date or even to conduct a business lunch or dinner. I love LEYE restaurants...they've never failed me. read more

I felt like Fat Bastard's fat ass wife after a meal at one of my all-time favorite restaurants. I had a Lettuce Entertain gift certificate and was dying to use it, so after debating between Wildfire and Ben Pao, I decided on Wildfire. I called up my homegirl to see if she wanted to come along and because she had never been before, she said sure. A former co-worker introduced me to the wonderful Martini Flight at a birthday lunch at the Oakbrook location--and because I have my priorities together, that was the first thing I ordered. This delicious teaser includes the Cosmo, Apple Martini, Raspberry Martini and my favorite, the Stormy NIght. Next up was the small chopped salad which is big enough to share and good enough to devour in 2 minutes flat. For an entree I had the cedar planked salmon with a baked sweet potato; my homegirl had the ribs and we shared the creamed spinach. The molten chocolate cake was really just overkill and we could barely move at this point. It was delicious, nonetheless. Gluttony at its finest. I love, love, love Wildfire. I've been many times to the downtown location and twice to the Oakbrook location and I always have a great meal. This place stays packed no matter what time of day or year it is, service is on point and the food is exceptional. read more