This has got to be my favorite steakhouse ever. The atmosphere was fabulous - reminds us of a speakeasy, the food and drinks amazing and our waiter while busy was attentive and never forgot us. I can appreciate a drink that actually has alcohol in it and not a bunch of mixes that water it down. I had the grapefruit martini and my husband had the old fashioned. For dinner I had the filet mignon - perfectly cooked medium rare as requested. My husband had the queen sized prime rib and he said it was excellent. Would highly recommend and we will definitely be back next time we are in Chicago. read more

We had our rehearsal dinner here in the private party rooms. The event coordinators and waitstaff did an exemplary job for our party. All of our guests even gave the waitstaff a standing ovation at the end of the night. I've always been a fan of their food, and it was excellent yet again the night of our party. Highly recommend this place for your next event!! read more

Eleven of us were visiting Chicago this past weekend and came to Wildfire on a suggestion from a friend of mine in NYC. All I can say is that I wish there was a Wildfire in NYC!!!! This restaurant was AMAZING. Every single morsel that touched our lips was deeeee-licious. I had the petite filet and was wishing that I got the larger one just so I could have more of that scrumptious steak. And one of the best compliments to the apps, salads, steaks, and dessert... the wine and martini flights!!! Oh. So. Awesome!! Our server took tremendous care of our table and it was so great to be in a place with that "dinner club" vibe. We were seated promptly and at a huge round table where we could all engage in conversation. It was a GREAT experience!!! A dinner to remember from start to finish! read more

My boyfriend and I went to Wildfire to celebrate a new job offer he received and the service was great! Food was prepared perfectly and everyone was very attentive although it was a busy night, I'm pretty sure it was a weekend day so that probably explains it. I loveeed the atmosphere. Our sitting arrangement was a little confined but once again, it was quite busy that night so its understandable :) I know this is so silly to comment on but I'm a carbs type of girl and their bread was DEEEEELISH! Its safe to say I had enough bread for like 2 lifetimes *teehee* A little too pricey for casual weekend outings which is why I rated it a 4 but its well worth it if you have the money :) read more

My husband and I went here last night and had a delightful meal. We started with the mussels, they were deleciously seasoned, they are the bigger type mussels so if you prefer small mussels, like my husband does, then you should prolly pass on these. Then I had the macademian crusted halibat, sooo delecious. The piece of fish was gigantic and light and the cust was perfect. We also tried both the red mashed potatoes and the au gratin potatoes and they were both fantastic. Lastly we had the hot cookie with ice cream and hot fudge, outstanding. All in all a great meal and much more affordable then Joes which we were thinking of going to instead. read more

My wife and I always come here for special occasions as well as just for a night out on the town. This place has great food, but especially known for their steaks. I like the blue cheese crusted filet and my wife always gets the walnut crusted halibut. We usually split a salad or appetizer. My wife likes the desserts, which I sometimes will dabble a little in. The drinks are always good here as well. I've also planned a bachelor party dinner here as well, which turned out great. The service was awesome and couldn't have had a better time. read more

THE MOST A--AMAZING DRINKS IN THIS TOWN. DID YOU HEAR ME!!!! AAAAAAAAAGGGGH. A FREAKIN-MAZING ME AND THE MRS. HAD A-GREAT TIME NOT INTO STEAKs BUT THEE ''MOST MOISTIEST'' CUT IT WITH A FORK PIECE OF MEAT EVERRRRRRR. POMEGRANATE MARTINIS FOR THE MRS. AND ONE FOR ME. (Actually 3 for her and two for me--hee hee). I didn't drink it out of the martini glass (I got issues with the look of them), instead a highball on the rocks!!!! BOOOOOM. Ya' gotta go! we were celebrating her returning to work after our second child was ready to go to school. What a luck guy, brother bartell read more

I ate here after a seminar and was very disappointed. I ordered the filet medium rare to medium; it came out medium well to well with the outside completely charred. The steak was dry. I've had better $10 steaks. The waiter didn't check on me until I was most of the way through. He took my wine off of my bill, which was a nice gesture, but he should have talked to me more to get a feeling of how dissatisfied I was. The wine was really good and I would have gladly paid for that; the filet was horrible and I regret ever coming here. There is no excuse for a restaurant of this caliber to send out food so over cooked. *Update* I was contacted less than an hour after posting this by the owner/manager who was concerned and he really seemed to care about the feedback I gave. I'll give this location another try. read more

I'm relatively new to Chicago and always on the hunt for a good place to dine. I've had several people suggest Wildfire as a place worth checking out, and finally I did this week. The place bills itself as a steakhouse, so if you do that in Chicago you better be able to hold your own against the stiff competition. On quality of food I'd have to say that Wildfire is no pushover. For our meal we had the Bone-in Filet Migon and the Lamb Porterhouse. Both of these selections were great. The chef cooked both to near perfection. While the food was definitely worth returning for, the ambience was more casual than I was anticipating, be prepared to talk loud because the energy of the place is more like upscale cafe dining, if there is such a thing. The food was matched by the excellent wait staff who were very responsive and attentive. Finally if the foregoing reasons for visiting are not enough and you are gluten intolerant or an Celiac then I highly recommend this place. Sure its easy for a steakhouse to accommodate a gluten-sensitive diet with its assortment of meat dishes, howeve to have them paired with a variety of savory side dishes...now that a feat worth mentioning and a place worth recommending to my fellow celiacs. P.S. They have toasted gluten-free bread...and it actually tastes good! Enjoy! read more

I eat here at least once a week. I consider Wildfire to be a moderately priced steakhouse. When I was younger and made less money than i do now, I would consider Outback to be a good place to go have steak at a reasonable price. Wildfire is now that place for me. Average meal price with a half bottle of wine and 2 drinks comes out to about $120 for two people. Their fixed price steak option is always a good bet - you get a salad, 6oz filet, and dessert for under $40 pp. My steak always comes out done like I ask (medium) and I've never had any issues with service. They are always busy but you can usually walk in and wait for a table. Definite must haves: Wildfire Chopped Chicken Salad, Bacon Wrapped scallop skewers, double stuffed baked potato, Skinny Pineapple Martini, and if you go on sunday - their turkey dinner is delicious!!! read more

I love going to Wildfire, whether it is downtown, Glenview or Schaumburg. The food is always consistently good and is a great price. The service is usually fantastic, however sometimes you get someone who should have chosen another profession. Four Stars We love our steaks and many times we will get the bone in rib eye, and it is always yummy. For the price you cannot beat it, because at other steak places in Chicago you will pay $50+ for the same steak. It is a good deal. Five stars. I also love their fish, which I probably eat as much as I do the rib eye. It is always a challenge to figure out what to eat when I go. Five stars. I have been GF for over a year and I love, love WILDFIRE for their GF efforts. They even have GF bread. For those of us who are GF, we usually only have a few choices when we go out, but Wildfire goes above and beyond for the GF community. The restaurant also host periodically GF dinners, similar to the other tasting dinners. Five stars. It is hard to believe it is chain (LTE), but it is definitely one of my favs. read more

Excellent steaks and great service. This place is fun and a little on the loud side because it's so packed. I don't think their was an empty seat in the house and we had dinner at 6! Definitely make a reservation. read more

We came in for dessert only. 6 stars ! Try the triple layer chocolate cake and the apple skillet pie, out of this world ! read more

Decor was amazing, looked like something from a classic gangster movie. 1940's feel. Food and service were wonderful, we split the ribs & chicken combo meal and it was plenty of food. They accommodated our gluten-free needs very well. The waitress even brought us a free, gluten-free desert since it was our anniversary. read more

I've been here many times and each time have been pleasant. The bar area and drinks are refreshing and the dining area and food is always pleasing -- great decor. This is a eatery that is acceptable for almost any occasion. read more

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What happened with this place? It was once one of my favorite restaurants, yesterday it was terrible. Goat cheese appetizer was very bland, fresh mozzarella pizza was very bland, chicken skewers undercooked, augraten potatoes undercooked and no flavor, French onion soup was over the top sweet, the bison meatballs were good. I'm hoping they just had a very bad night in the kitchen, so I'll give them another chance because this was very unusual. read more

I have visited Wildfire twice over the past couple months. We were delighted with the service and the food selection was excellent. We think for the money this is a great place for a casual dinner. read more

My wife and I use to love going to Wildfire but this most recent visit for the combined celebration of my birthday and Mother's Day was just okay. The service was ok the food was dry and a little tasteless (cedar planked salmon and BBQ chicken) the sides was salty. My wife had wine and i got the flight of beer. No dessert Check please! Also our waiter told us the house breads are now made third party "bad move Wildfire" it's not as tasty warm and delicious as it was before read more

Excellent service and excellent food. I got the Flier Mignon with mashed potatoes and broccoli. The other meal is the lemon chicken breasts. Large portions. The steak was so tender and easy to cut! Recommended must try if you haven't. read more

Always great! Went for by daughters graduation with 20 people and they treated us to a wonderful family style dinner in a private room. Could not have been better unless someone else picked up the check! read more

We luckily found ourselves here with a Lettuce group gift card, and we were happy we did! Classic old school steak house vibe, friendly servers, hearty portions, and good food! I ordered a nice bone-in rib eye with a beer flight of local brews. With a side of their red bliss mashed potatoes, I was a happy camper! Highly recommended! read more

I took a friend here for her birthday. She loved the steak (had to ask for a side of au jus though, as it did not come with any). I had a great salad and a few vegetable sides. The waitress was very accommodating and helped me make a vegan meal. They also brought her out an adorable cake with candle. read more

Loved their Martini flight! The beef was amazing...I will definitely be going back to this location.... I genuinely had a great dining experience. read more

I've been to Wildfire many times, and prior to last night had always had a good experience with the food and service. However, my fiancée and I made the mistake of trying to dine here on Valentine's Day and our experience was very subpar. Yeah, the order was correct, but the experience was awful. Here's why: 1) We had a 10 pm reservation and they made us wait 15 mins. Slightly annoying, but not the longest I've ever waited for a table with a rezo. 2) We were given 10 minutes max to finish our salads before our entrees came out. It's not Chili's where I'd expect that. This is supposed to be fine dining and about the experience! It was Valentine's Day, damn it! We wanted to relax, chat, and enjoy our food, not try to shovel it in so our entrees didn't get cold. Plus we had a tiny table and didn't have room for all the plates. The food runner said he'd give us a few minutes to finish our salads, and retreated with our entrees. As I'd dreaded, they put it under a heat lamp because everything was cool in temperature, our steaks were a little tough, and our sides, especially the mac and cheese, were congealed and nasty. 3) The restaurant turned off the music at 11 pm. Talk about a tacky clue to beat it. We were early for our reservation and you made us wait until 10:15 to be seated. How dare you rush us out after 45 minutes! Occasionally they'd turn the music back on for a minute, only to turn it off again. They just wanted everyone out ASAP and didn't care about the experience. I assume many customers weren't regulars and there were a lot of younger looking couples. That doesn't mean they deserve any less of an experience, and I bet they won't be rushing to go back either. 4) To top off our suspicion they wanted everyone out, they "ran out of ice cream". Ice cream is on virtually every dessert, including the one on their special Valentine's menu. How do you underprep on one of the busiest nights (I presume) of the year? No discount was ever offered. Don't treat customers like they're second class if they order off a special discount menu you created. And don't take reservations until 10 pm if you really must close at 11. We've had great experiences at Gibson's, Sullivan's, Chicago Cut, etc. This isn't the only steakhouse in Chicago, and we won't be back. read more

Worst service I've had at any Chicago restaurant. First, we made reservations and they still had us waiting 15 minutes after our reserved time with no where to sit, and a handicap individual with us. Next, our waiter was rude and disengaged to begin with. He was snappy and didn't answer any of our questions about the menu. He kept shutting the menu, when they were open and we were reading them, to point to the name and say "steaks and chops are what we are known for, just get those and it'll be good". He said he would be back with bread...but it never came. He brought it 25 minutes after we had been sitting and we didn't have silverware or plates. Then it was another 10 minutes waiting for those things. Then we ordered a small salad for the table to share, which was another 20 minute wait. The table across from us with the same waiter called over the manager to complain multiple times about how horrible the service was, how their food took an hour to come out, and how their food was not correct and missing items. Food: Cesar salad was really good, except we got a bigger salad for the table but it still had a small chicken breast which wasn't nearly enough for the entire salad. Waited another 30 minutes for the main meal.. Ordered two filets, medium, and both came out well done!! The porterhouse was ordered well done, came out medium. The waiter took them back and we had to wait another 25 minutes for them to come back. When they came back the entire order was messed up. Took them back again, and another 10 minutes to come back, and again messed up.. the medium steaks were rare. Such a mess. By this point it was two hours since we sat down and we still didn't have our correct orders. Food got taken back AGAIN and finally came out correct another 15 minutes later. So to reiterate, they had to take the same food back 3 different times to try and cook a steak correctly. Finally, an hour after the food initially come out, it was all correct. It was all pretty tasty after the fact, but definitely not worth the hassle. The waiter brought the dessert tray but wouldn't give us even a minute to look and decide before quickly taking back the tray and saying to let him know whenever we decide. Desserts were average for taking another 20 minutes. 3+ hours of wasted time and pure hassle. The manager did take off the two meals from the bill, which very nice was appreciated, but the experience was already ruined. Overall, we will probably never be coming back here. read more

I have been here 10 times since moving to Chicago because they make the bone in ribeye just the way I like. Awesome restaurant and service is usually good. I guess I would have to say it's my favorite restaurant in Chicago right now. read more

I don't know why this place is so popular. More importantly, why does it have such a high Yelp rating?? We had dinner with friends last night at Wildfire, and I was completely disappointed. Here's what happened. - My girlfriend and her boyfriend got there before us and were waiting in the front area. She's a tiny little thing, and the front of the house sign FELL on her. Nobody from the restaurant came to help her and my friends had to go up to the hostess and tell her what had happened. The hostess' response? "Just don't stand near it." No apology either. - We had to wait about 15 minutes before the server even took our drink order. - Cocktails are pretty watered down. I had a gin and tonic, and all I tasted was tonic. BF had the midnight storm signature coctail (this name could be wrong), but it was pure sugar. This drink is so sweet, it will give you a sugar high. - We ordered three appetizers and one of them was wrong. - The calamari was dry and bland. Without the sauce, it tasted like deep fried rubberbands. - I ordered the cedar plank salmon. It was D-R-Y and unflavorful. The side of broccoli was drenched in butter. Like swimming in it. - BF ordered the Lamb with cheddar au gratin potatoes and creamed spinach. I tried some of it and made a face. I think they put a cup of salt in the entire dish. In the meat, potatoes and spinach... all I tasted was salt. Are they trying to kill their patrons? Or maybe just drink more?? - The apple tart dessert was just OK. The serving is large, but the apples were a little undercooked and crust was a little overcooked. But it came with a big scoop of ice cream, so it was ok. - There was a fruit fly around our table that wouldn't leave us alone for the whole dinner. + On a positive note, they didn't charge us for the wrong appetizer and sent the right one over. + The baked goat cheese is pretty tasty. + The ribs are pretty tasty. As is the prime rib - but get it medium rare. + Ambiance is warm. There were holiday lights and wreaths everywhere. The fireplace is a nice touch too. Feels like you're going into a steakhouse in a ski resort. But it's very noisy. + $300 for six people, for drinks, appetizers, entrees and desserts is a sweet price for a great night with friends. On a side note, my girlfriend told me the Wildfire in Glenview is much better than the one in the city. read more

Well when they say American Traditional in Chicago, you can rest assured it's pretty much a steakhouse. Three of us had a fun dinner here, even if we were a little neglected by our busy waiter at times. We started with the martini flight so we could all have a couple of sips of a few different martinis - they were fantastic. Seriously, some of the best fruity martinis I've ever had. Not horribly potently alcoholic, and not more juice than anything else. You could taste the flavors, and the alcohol, and man were they easy to drink. Surprising then that the one I ordered on our very handsome waiter's recommendation (I'm a sucker for a pretty face) tasted like cough syrup. Don't worry, it's not on the regular menu though, it was a special that he told me about. He was very quick to offer to take it off the bill once he realized that I had hardly touched it. We shared the chopped salad too, which was big and good and had like a gajillion flavors going on. Since my wrong timezone self had chowed down on a sandwich a few hours before, I went with the baked goat cheese with tomato and basil for my entree. Worth every calorie. And I even shared if you can believe it! I had a few bites of the steak trio forced upon me as well ("You cannot just eat goat cheese and salad." Why not?); the bernaise, baked potato and parmesan crusted options. These were way too rich for me. All I could taste was salt and butter, and hardly the steak at all. Of the three, the baked potato one was the only one I took a second bite of. The food was good, the drinks very good, and the company great. I'd definitely recommend it as a good place to share. read more

Do not recommend getting their curbside delivery. Worst customer service imaginable and quality of food is very low.

I have dined here many times and it is consistently solid. This gets a certified 5* rating, because we had our rehearsal dinner here for our wedding and it was fabulous! It was everything you could ask for in a rehearsal dinner. The food was amazing, the service was great, and the space was ideal for mingling/partying. The price was reasonable for the huge amount of food and open bar that each of our 50 guests got. I really would highly suggest them for any private functions or rehearsal dinners. It was such an unforgettable night and I will be a loyal customer for years to come! read more

This place continues to be one of my fave restaurants in Chicago, especially when I feel like eating a big a** steak. Went with my parents and sisters, all of whom Have vastly differing tastes, and this place makes everybody happy. Love that It's your classic steak and seafood restaurant, but with a little bit of a twist on classic American dishes. I guess I would call it high brow meat and potato dining. For starters, they still bring bread to the table! In a very tasteful way of course, as it is single big roll for the table, but always warm and soft. And their chopped salad is by far the best salad Ive ever had. I find myself craving it all the time which is weird bc it is simply a salad!! But that just shows you how delicious it is.everything here is great and not such a huge portion size like most steakhouses. You still can walk to the car instead of being rolled to it. read more

If I was the manager of this place I'd ask guests to lower their voices. Many large , loud, boisterous groups surrounding us just elbows width apart. Completely uncalled for noise. Not worth your money, in my opinion. read more

One of the managers was pretty anal about having our whole party there before seating us. Otherwise, the atmosphere was great, upscale and classy. The french onion soup was blah, the mussels were pretty good (and I'm not usually a fan of mussels). While they are famous for their crusted filet mignon selections, I was rather underwhelmed given the price. I would have much preferred a juicy, ungarnished Ruth's Chris filet. read more

This supper club features oversize black and white photos of days when going to a supper club meant dressing up. As I looked around the room of folks wearing old cords and wool sweaters, the irony was not lost on me. It wasn't a bad meal but there is nothing wanting me to come back. The ambiance did nothing for me. I came here before the new Roman Zaslonov exhibit. I chose this place based on locale as well as a gift certificate for a free spinach artichoke fondue from some goodie bag. I placed the order for the fondue as soon as the waitress brought over the menus. It was good although we had finished it before she was able to take the rest of our order. My husband, who was famished, was in luck because they brought over a chunk of bread made with onions. He had it all to himself since I really don't like onions. The chopped salad, which we split, was average. I judge chopped salad by the Palamino standard (I've yet to have one better). I doubt that I will go back unless someone else is buying. read more

We had to work one Saturday so work paid for our dinner from Wildfire delivered to our office. I had the tuna terriyaki steak and mashed potatoes. That steak was absolutely delicious! I mean I have never had a tuna steak that good before. It was cooked medium with sesame seeds around the edge with a little cup full of terriyaki sauce to dip in. And then the mashed potatoes! I don't know how they did it but as I was eating I couldn't help but think what they put in it to make it taste so good. My sister says the bbq rubbed sweet potatoes will get you addicted and she's probably right. Also their to-go containers are nicer than some of the tupperware I have. read more

I have been to Wildfire several times, and it has never disappointed me! The service is always great and friendly, the steaks are mouth watering and so are the pork chops! I love their super fudge sundaes that's big enough for 4 or 5 people. The stuffed shrimp and bacon wrapped scallops are spectacular and are a MUST when I go there. I love Wildfire and I can't wait to go back! read more

The martini sampler and bar food is bomb. The dining service is really good. The food is alright. So a good budget place or happy hour spot. Fine dining...i may go another direction. But cant complain. Either way you will have a good time read more

I know I have not been yelping of late, but this restaurant needs to be mentioned. DISCLAIMER: Said review is temporary, because I feel I need to revisit the restaurant again, before ripping a new hole. When a friend named TURBO comes into town, you are obliged to partake in the finest meats and cheeses. Ergo, after consulting with my Yelp Colleagues, I thought Wildfire would be a safe bet...unfortunately I was led astray. Atmosphere: Granted I walked in with a collared shirt, while my friend TURBO adorned a T-shirt and Backpack, but the atmosphere appeared a little more business casual. Walking in you notice it is a pretty crowded and noisy place, almost like a cramped Fogo, but adorned in a more upscale steak house decor. Tables are close together, but cozy, and a roaring fire near the back of the room for effect. Not the best place to have a conversation. Service: We nicknamed our waiter Waldo....because most of the time we had no idea where he was. He was there when we ordered, and pretty much when things went bad...I will go into that later. Overall they are dressed professionally, adding to said "upscale" atmosphere. Food: "sigh" so we ordered the Chef's Recommendation Filet Medallions Trio, small "mini steaks" which offer you the option of using different "crusts" on each. Side note: Apparently Wildfire is known for their "crusts" i.e. stuff they put on their meat for added joy and rapture. They also give you a guide on how to cook your steak, Rare/Med/Med/Well etc. so effective you don't screw up. The Filet Medallions Trio when it came out was remarkably small, maybe 9-10 oz total. Also only 1 side comes with your meal. I had ordered as per manual my steak Med/Well. First Filet Medallions was exquisite, one of the best steaks I have had. However, when I came to the next two they were burnt beyond well done. I ate the second one out of denial, but by the third I knew something was up. TURBO being the carnivore he is got his steak med/rare, and it came out more Med/Well, so this might be pathologic. SInce Waldo was no where to be found we ended up waiting almost a half an hour before we could say our piece. I wasn't out for blood (mmmm medium rare), but wanted to speak my mind. We met with Waldo and maybe the assistant chief to the secretary (or something) Manager, who apologized. Mommy Factor: Ehh, if all went well I am sure mom might not mind this place. It is really noisy, and the frenzied wait staff might turn her off. Date Factor: Again upscale to be a good date spot, but close quarter might kill a degree of romanticism. Though there was a couple both dressed in matching blue, I nearly choked on my overdone Medallion. Bling: Our meal was $28 a piece, which was our "steaks" and one side, with all the bread two strapping lads could eat. In the end, since I was politely angry, and using phrases like "inadequate degree of quality assurance" and "only a modicum of concern" the apologetic waiter put the meal on the house. Which I had to say I appreciated, but in hindsight was justified. Ohh well. Again I have to say I am not comfortable keeping 2 stars, because the first steak made me think this could be a really good place. However, it goes to show that even Michael Jordon missed a layup once in a while. Though I want to revisit in future to see if this was a fluke. read more

Wildfire is great! This is the 3rd party I have attended here and I am never disappointed! The service is exceptional as well as the food. The family style menu is such a great value. $35 a person gets you 2 appetizers 2 salads 2 entrées and 2 desserts! This should be your next dinning experience! Gabriel the server was awesome! read more

Excellent food, nice atmosphere, reasonable prices, and some of the best service I've ever experienced. Our steaks were cooked to perfection, and I loved how they actually came with a side (instead of having to pay extra for some potatoes). And, oh, what a side! The red-skinned mashed potatoes were silky and well seasoned. We ordered an extra side of herb-butter broccoli, which could have used a few shakes of salt. Red velvet cake (delicious) and a single-scoop sundae rounded out the meal. As we walked back to our hotel, we marveled at how good the food was. read more