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    3.6 (720 reviews)
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    We attended a private party at your venue, and [[HIGHLIGHT]]I am extremely disappointed by the condition of the carpet.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]After we left, my children's clothes and shoes were covered in black residue from your carpet.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]While I understand that carpets receive a lot of foot traffic, there is no excuse for them to be so dirty that they transfer visible grime onto children's clothing and shoes.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]This indicates a serious lack of cleaning and maintenance.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]What is most concerning is that this was a private party with numerous young children sitting, crawling, and rolling around on the floor.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]It is unacceptable that parents should have to worry about their children playing on a carpet in this condition.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]I am genuinely disgusted knowing my child spent so much time on such an unclean surface.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]I have attached photos that clearly show the black residue left on my children's clothes and shoes.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]I expect this issue to be taken seriously and addressed promptly so that future guests--especially families with young children--are not exposed to the same unsanitary conditions.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]

    Pork chop
    Boyle W.

    It's like the stars say - it's OK. I think the style is a throwback to some older days. The entrees are presented un-ornate, often with the side dish plated separately. The food comes out hot and depending on your protein, nicely charred. It's often a big piece of protein, so it stands on its own, not a lot of extra personality in its presentation. Which is fine... but I dunno. Maybe this is not for me. I visited several times for dinner across five months. The prime rib was prepared a proper medium rare, but was pretty gristly. The pork chop was nice and tender, but did not have a lot of character amongst it. Like... the char was the biggest textural difference. The lamb chops were good, but difficult to negotiate around the bone. The service was excellent and attentive. No worries there! Overall, it's OK, but maybe I'm not the right audience for such a classic presentation.

    Amanda W.

    Went to wildfire for a client dinner and it was very nicely done. [[HIGHLIGHT]]From the service, food and ambience, it was definitely a chic spot to be at.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We had our reservation on a Monday night, which Mondays are usually never busy but not here. It was packed! Completely full restaurant when I walked in. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Thankfully we had a private room, which was much nicer and quieter![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] For apps, we ordered several dishes from shrimp cocktail, fried calamari, goat cheese flatbread, and chicken skewers. I really liked the shrimp cocktail, fresh and crispy. And for my main, I opted for the crab cakes. I definitely judge to see if the crab cakes have a higher ratio of bread crumbs vs crab. And certainly like it when it is higher on the crab! And finally the desserts! Extremely decadent was the triple chocolate cake. But my favorite would be the chocolate moose, lighter and delicious. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Overall food was delicious, excellent service and great restaurant.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Can definitely see why it was packed on a Monday night!

    Attended the 80th Birthday Party of a former colleague. Shucks , he doesn't look a day over 79 LOL. Happy Birthday Dennis.
    Spartacus S.

    I attended the Birthday Bash for a former colleague @ The Wildfire today. The Party was held in a side room and not the main dinning area. The room was packed with about 75 people who were present to honor Dennis , the birthday boy. Back in the day , Dennis was a Bagpiper, a good one too. Another bagpiper was in attendance and dressed in his Kilts he played happy birthday on the bagpipes in honor of Dennis , one of the original founders of the bagpipers. The service was quick and efficient and the wait staff , although quite young, was very professional. Ambiance was suitable for a date night. The restaurant itself is quite chic and can accommodate a large number of customers with banquet rooms on the side for special occasions. On the menu today was salad , filet mignon , chicken breast , mashed potatoes and Brussels Sprouts. For dessert, obviously we had birthday cake. A comedian was hired for entertainment and he was quite funny. Gathered together for this event were family , friends and former colleagues. Everyone sang Happy Birthday to the birthday boy as we bid him Adieu , & God Bless You. Happy Trails to You Dennis , until we meet again.

    Barrel-Aged Old Fashioned
    Frances B.

    I'm remiss in having gone to wildfire for years and not having yelped yet. This is our go-to for special occasions. [[HIGHLIGHT]]As a Lettuce Entertain You restaurant, the decor, service, and food are always on point.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] This year we went again for New Year's Eve dinner and had a wonderful time. The parking lot is ample and even on a very busy night, it's easy to get parking. The waiting area on New Year's Eve is packed but somehow still large enough to feel more festive than cramped. We had a 6p reservation and while they've always been on time in the past, they were running 15 mins behind. [[HIGHLIGHT]]In the lobby and throughout, the Christmas decorations are gorgeous and go so well with the dark wood walls.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]We were seated in our favorite room, the Savoy, in a cozy booth along the wall.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Our server, Amanda, was one of the best I've had anywhere - welcoming and always there when we needed her but never rushing us. We both had their old fashioned which is strong but well made. Along with the bread basket that comes to the table, we split a cup of shrimp and crab bisque. It was perfect - flavorful and creamy but not overly cream-based, chock full of delightful pieces of the seafood. We also split a small Caesar which had a refreshing dressing that was a nice amount without being heavy handed. For our meal, I had the cornbread crusted cod over a bed of shaved Brussels sprouts and cranberry butter, which was one of the specials. The cod tasted fresh and the crust light and nicely crunchy. The Brussels sprouts cooked so they were chewable but still held up nicely and the cranberry butter really makes the dish. Husband had the scallops which are so tender and absolutely perfect. The dish they're in can get a little rich but with how delicious it is. I love their mashed potatoes - simple and not garlicky - a nice antidote to all the rest of the very flavored food. We split a side of the mushroom caps which were so flavorful - quite salty but in a delicious way and with so many lovely notes so the salt is only one component , with a perfect chew. Husband's side was the broccoli which has a refreshing lemony flavor. We were too full for dessert this year but in the past we've enjoyed their cherry pie.

    Filet
    Mary Ann F.

    We were visiting our Mom in Glenview ( funny my hometown) and this spot was right across the street from where she lives. We wandered over around 5 pm without a reservation and got seated right away. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The place is actually massive inside, I mean tons of seating![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The food was excellent especially since this my hometown and I don't expect that much... We weren't well known for excellent dining especially since we are a suburb of Chicagoan's since I worked downtown I got very spoiled with the great places downtown. Our orders were: 2 salads one chopped and one Caesar. For the mains we got a chicken sandwich and filets. I only had the salad since I wasn't that hungry. Everything was very good! The service was fast and friendly. This will be a favorite place for whenever we come visit Mom. Fantastic place!

    Petite Filet Mignon Broccoli & Lemon Vinaigrette Roasted Mushroom Caps Loaded Giant Baked Potato
    Talesha C.

    We came here on a Wednesday after landing at O'Hare. Our waiter was absolutely great. Very attentive and nice. He was helpful with the menu and he made sure we had a great experience. We had the bone-in rib eye (cooked medium rare), the petite filet mignon (cooked medium), the broccoli and lemon vinaigrette, the roasted mushrooms, and the large baked potato. The roasted mushrooms were definitely #1. So good and flavorful! Very well prepared. The broccoli was cold so I think they cooked them too early before bringing them to the table. The baked potato was delicious. The petite filet mignon was good and so was the ribeye. I've had better steak so I think that's why I can't really rave about this one, but for a late meal after a long flight day, it was satisfying. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The ambiance at the restaurant was great. I imagine it's the music that was played in The Great Gatsby, so the vibe was great. It felt old world. Cool concept.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]

    Zero-Proof Mango Margarita and Blackberry Kentucky Mule
    Kristen D.

    Wildfire hosted my grandmother's 90th birthday lunch. They did a wonderful job coordinating the large group of us and immediately getting drinks ordered as people arrived. We had 5 tables in a private room. The waiters were non-stop (in a good way) and had our needs well covered. While there was a set menu, they were very accommodating of allergies and offered alternatives. The shrimp cocktail was generous and fresh. The roasted vegetables and porterhouse were flavorful and perfectly cooked. The tea service and fresh fruit as an allergy friendly dessert option were the perfect way to finish the meal.

    Jason K.

    Wildfire is our go to for all family occasions, especially birthdays. Their food is fantastic and the steaks, chops and seafood are top notch. The staff is excellent and [[HIGHLIGHT]]it has a 1930s speakeasy vibe to it.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] It's also the best bang for your buck when it comes to Chicago steakhouses.

    Wildorf Salad with chicken
    Christine D.

    We three women had a reservation for noon lunch on a Thursday. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The restaurant was busy but not packed, and we sat in a booth.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We were greeted by three different staff and finally we learned which one was our server, but we are still not sure who the others were. (In the end, one was the busser and we never saw the other two during our meal.). We ordered wine, and one glass came with a chip with a piece of fabric in it. When it was brought to the attention of the staff, he took the glass and, without an apology, he took it away and returned with a new glass. We then spent time chatting until we realized our server was a rare sighting and had to get his attention so we could order our food. As he was telling us the specials and asking questions, he oddly avoided any eye contact with one of us (#2), speaking only to me and one other #3). When #2 had a question, the response was a bit stilted, and we could not understand why. Our meals arrived, and the Chicken Wildorf Salad and the Wildfire Chopped Salad were both very good. They were large enough to take home what could not be eaten. I had the French Onion Soup, which I did not care for; the flavor of the soup was different and there was very little bread in the broth. I also ordered a side Caesar Salad, which was a nice side but had no croutons or anything other than lettuce, dressing, and shredded cheese. This was lacking in all ways. So out of the three of us, we had 2 reasonable meals. With a total bill of $135 before tips, it was very disappointing. Which is odd because Wildfire is known for its quality, which today seems to be in short supply. The accessibility is good, with no barriers from the front door to the ladies' room. However, getting to that restroom requires a walk through the main dining room, and a wheelchair user may have some difficulty getting through the tables and chairs easily. While the tables are appropriate for accessibility, the booths are raised and are not open to those with special mobility needs. Sadly, I was disappointed with the food and the cost. This is not the Wildfire I remember from many visits in the past. During the 1-2 years since I last dined here, things certainly have changed. What a shame.

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