I haven't had steak in a long time and I didn't realize how much I've been missing out. Wildfire is a great place for any occasion, and I was delighted to get a chance to dine here recently. Wildfire is extremely spacious and upscale. There's booth seating and normal table seating, and on this Tuesday night that I went, the place was bumpin'. Our waitress was attentive and pleasant to talk to, telling us what specials they had and was very empathetic and careful when I mentioned that I have a tree nut allergy. We ordered the ribeye, medium rare, and this was change yo' pants good. The ribeye was cooked perfectly, and needed nothing. It was seasoned extremely well, and I thoroughly enjoyed it, with a side of sweet potato. We also had the cedar plank salmon, which had a nice light honey glaze on top. Good thing there was steak, as the salmon portion was tiny. A side of mashed potatoes went well with this dish. Overall, the experience was 5-stars! BATHROOM REVIEW: Located past the open kitchen, the mens bathroom consisted of a couple of stalls and urinals. The urinals had a privacy divider, which this fearful public urinator always appreciates. Plenty of sinks to wash them hands. Sit or squat? Sit! read more

Server James P was great on 11/22/24, very attentive and helpful. -Review would been much better if not for both our lobster bisque and frence onion soups were cold and luke warm only, for unknown reason?- Our server was attentive is getting a replacement. Drinks were good as were our main course of Filet Medallion and Scallops Dejonghe. read more

Made reservations outdoors but they canceled last minute because of rain which was fine . The servers either were exhausted from the weekend or just lack Customer service. Extremely impatient taking the orders and one of the servers really needs 101 on mask etiquette . Chop salad was good as always , the calamari okay. I had a rose, others had gin and tonic and tea. For main course I got the halibut which exceptional, others had lemon chicken and salmon. We got the yummy chocolate cake and key lime pie for dessert. Overall wish the service was more personable and the bathrooms really really need good maintenance. read more

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This place hits on all levels. Decor, Vibe, service and food. You can never go wrong with a lettuce entertain you restaurant but Wildfire is one of my favorites. This is one of the nicest locations on the setting with rich wood sophisticated decor. Classic jazz music in the background sets the mood. I love the bbq chicken and ribs combo and I'm a big fan of the Bison meatballs appetizer. The steaks here are always on point and you must get the chopped salad. I go just for that sometimes. Plenty of parking here as well. This is a must try read more

Wildfire - The mushroom sides are amazing - American Near Me - Glenview, Illinois

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This is essentially a more expensive version of McDonald's. There food is boring, not fresh, not innovative, and the flavors all blend together creating a sad mess. The service is abysmal. We had to keep asking for them to take our menu away after we ordered, our dirty plates after bringing new dishes, the beer had things floating in there and they told us it's just the frosting on the cup? No attention to detail and they try to play you for a fool. What a waste of a restaurant. read more

We had the most amazing booth in the bar area it was super cozy and enjoyable to talk with our full party in a round table. Our service was excellent he was very concerned with a GF party member and brought her out a special menu and totally was attentive to her gluten allergy. Suggested a cornbread appetizer to split and we had salmon , coconut shrimp and a chopped salad everyone enjoyed everything we will be back to this location and Wildfire always does an amazing job and really nice location a little difficult to get into but parking was a breeze. read more

The food was phenomenal. Porterhouse steaks cooked to order, and all sides were great. Dessert's we're large and delicious. Best steak I've ever had. Best key like pie I've ever had. Staff went above and beyond. Great recommendations on pairing and overall attentive service. read more

I've gotta say--I'm impressed! The skillet cornbread was amazing--like, I could eat 2 of these amazing--and the chopped salad was fantastic. I got the small, and was still only able to eat half of it, even though I was starving. We sat on the patio, which does have heat lamps though you may have to ask for one. (We noticed them on the way out.) If you ask for a spot around the corner you'll be in the shade and blocked from the wind. read more

Wildfire - Small Wildfire Chopped Salad - American Near Me - Glenview, Illinois

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BATTLE OF THE BEEF (PART 1: 'BLUE RARE') You can always count on getting a top-notch steak at Wildfire, even if other areas aren't as strong. I'm not entirely sure what spurred us to drive up to their Glenview restaurant on a Wednesday night in early February, but sure as the Pope is Catholic, Nichole C and I found ourselves in the mood for red meat. We've been to the Oak Brook location a handful of times, and I've also been to the one in Lincolnshire. This Wildfire is located a mile west of Waukegan Rd, nearby a Jewel Osco and not far from where Milwaukee Ave hits I-294. Our reservation was for 7:30pm on 2/5/20 and we got seated fairly quickly. The place was hella busy for a weeknight, perhaps due to the ongoing Restaurant Week. To start, we split a bottle of cabernet ($45) and enjoyed Wildfire's awesome bread basket (incl. skillet cornbread and onion roll). Not wanting to break my streak, I once again ordered a bowl of baked french onion soup ($9). Hearty broth, tender sweet onions, loads of melted Swiss & asiago cheese, what's not to like? My better half opted for the Restaurant Week special, a three part pre fixe that included a starter, entrée, and dessert for $48 (for which she chose a cup of shrimp & crab bisque, 12oz NY strip medium-rare, and key lime pie). If you were to add up those things separately, they'd come to almost $55, so this was a good value. I've yet to be disappointed by the filet medallion trio ($38), one of their signature dishes. Three thick 3oz medallions come with your choice of crust: horseradish, mushroom [gag], parmesan, blue cheese, or double baked potato. Each filet was an immaculate cut of beef cooked the right way, just to my liking. Wildfire has delicious sides like the redskin mashed potatoes (which I'm pretty sure are whipped with lots of butter and heavy cream). The creamed spinach is noteworthy, in that like Morton's, they add a touch of nutmeg or something similar (cloves??) to give it a slightly sweet undertaste. Desserts were great, as expected. A 1/2 order of the apple streusel pie ($7) came with vanilla ice cream and was the perfect size, however the key lime pie ($9) is probably the best thing here. It's made with a tart, smooth custard, a terrific graham cracker crust, fluffy whipped topping and lime zest. Bread = 5 Circuses = 3.5 Our server Alberto knew the menu very well and offered a few suggestions throughout dinner. There were a gaggle of managers on the dining room floor, most of whom were surveying tables and whispering to servers. I assumed at some point one of them would come over to ask how everything was, but nay. All they did was mill around. We both got cold, unfriendly vibes off of the hostess. She was on the phone with a customer when we arrived, but instead of doing the whole "I'll be right with you" shtick, she kept her head down and seemed to actively ignore us. Once finished, she looked at us and.....said nothing. As we followed the seater, there was no "enjoy the meal", not a peep from her. Upon leaving, the place has cleared out and there was ample time to wish us a good night or thank us for dining (unlike earlier, she didn't have the convenient excuse of being on the phone with a customer). She watched us exit out the door and remained silent the whole time. Hmmm. * TL;DR * This is the 3rd of 5 WF's I've visited in the greater Chicago area, and the experience here was solid enough. Even with the issues related to the host stand, I'd still take Wildfire on a bad day than nearly anyone else on a good day (except maybe Gibson's or Morton's). The food was stellar and prices are reasonable. I'd recommend this upscale steak & chophouse for date night, TGIF, and special occasions. read more

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Whenever I want to relax and have a delicious meal in a relaxed setting, I always come back to Wildfire. I usually go to the Glenview location, and it does not disappoint. The food is out of this world delicious. The Wildfire salad is oh so good as a starting dish, and you can never go wrong with any of their steaks. Personally I like the horseradish crusted filet, but I would gladly choose any of them for a wonderful dinner. And if you have room, the desserts are heavenly! The service is always friendly and professional. I cannot recommend them enough. read more

Wildfire - American Near Me - Glenview, Illinois

Their food is quite delicious but the portions are not exactly generous. Parking is really convenient because it is in a shopping area so that is a huge Plus read more

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We used this venue for my twins first birthday party. WOW. they were absolutely fantastic from start to finish. From the time we signed our contract. Dani took her time to answer all my questions - and I had so many questions. Dani even took the time to show me the room that we'd be renting so I could plan decorations for the kids birthday party. Wildfire went above and beyond to make everything perfect for a memorable twins first birthday party. We had almost 100 guest and they all raved about the food and service. Each table had a server which made everything so much easier for me and allowed every table to pay for their own tab which meant I didn't have to worry and chase down any guests for their drink bills. They gave me time before the event to decorate the tables and even helped with taking the balloons away after the event. I highly highly recommend hosting an event with wildfire. Their event managers and servers were amazing! They were super attentive to all guests and their needs. Some guest need their meats more well done and wild fire was able to do that for them! What a perfect event that all our guest raved about. Thank you for having us! read more

Great decor, great service, upscale ambiance, fancy menu but unmemorable food. Wildfire is not a bad choice when you are looking for a restaurant to take a special date to, or a place to have a festive family dinner. The seating is comfortable, the dining room isn't too loud, and the menu covers a wide variety of favorites. However for me, the food doesn't really impress. The quality of the ingredients is good but I'm not a huge fan of the flavor combinations nor the cooking here. On one hand, it feels like the intent is to serve elevated versions of familiar foods -- but on the other hand the execution feels very safe and generic. Instead of offering unique combinations of flavors, textures, or mixes of fresh herbs -- I find the food to be very similar to the standard chophouse but with higher prices. Chicago is a very competitive area for excellent grill houses, steak houses, seafood restaurants, and chophouses and this restaurant does not stand out for me (although I've enjoyed some other Lettuce Entertain You restaurants quite a bit). Here are some of my thoughts on some items I tried on my last visit: - Bread basket : Nice and freshly baked. I did enjoy the generous helping of cornbread which contains a good amount of corn kernels and the aromatic onion bread. - Coconut shrimp: The shrimp is generously sized, with an interesting panko coconut coating. I'm not sure if this was the best preparation to really bring out coconut flavor though it was fairly crisp. The ginger coconut sauce was alright, but I would've rather had something with a lot more sweetness and richness. - Prime rib: Fairly tender, with a marination of sea salt, garlic, and black pepper. This mix didn't really bring out the meaty, savory flavor I expect from a prime rib while the horseradish sauce didn't really have the right mix of spicy and peppery flavors to really elevate the meat. It wasn't a bad cut, but Weber Grill, Gale St, Jameson's Charhouse and other restaurants were prepared better. - Tuna steak teriyaki: Fish was a bit overcooked and could've been a thicker cut with a bit more fat. The ponzu sauce was too tart and detracted from my enjoyment of the steak. - Sides (Fries, wild rice, green beans, au gratin potatoes): Fairly standard, minimally seasoned with fresh ingredients -- nothing special. Overall, I'd go to Wildfire for the ambiance or if I need the high quality service for an important occasion (or to host visitors). Ignoring price, I'm not a big fan of the flavor combinations or preparations offered here though. They seem to lack a distinct theme or key ingredient that would make them memorable and keep me coming back for more. read more

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Excellent food and service. Tonight hubby and I came to celebrate my recent promotion at work and were seated in one of the rooms in the back. Despite there being two large parties in the room with us, Myron our server was attentive and very pleasant. He was also very knowledgeable about the menu and gave excellent recommendations. We shared bacon wrapped scallops and I had the filet medallion trio while he had the prime rib. Both were cooked perfectly and we shared the cheddar double stuffed potato and creamed spinach. Loved the cornbread filled with corn too. Our drinks were icing on the cake. Wonderful dinner. I've been one other time and enjoyed it then, also. Being a Lettuce Entertain You restaurant, we plan to come more. read more

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Consistency! Food is always good. Service at the bar is great. Very good bartender. Nice to earn points as well.

Went here for a private event so my review may not be standard. The venue is very unique in that there are multiple rooms each segmented for its own purpose. Each of the rooms have their unique charm. The food was very good and the drinks were strong. The servers were exceptional. read more

I've been here several times, and for a rural area, this place pretty much rox. They have a good selection of wine, a good selection of beer, and a good cocktail selection. You would be surprised how big this places, until you walk in, and see the kitchen. I love open kitchens. And they have a great grill. All of the meats are great, and it is really up to you to decide what you want for the night. I think their fillet is the best, though of the steaks, as I think some of their toppings for the steaks are a little heavy. We had the calamari for an appetizer which is awesome, but get it spicy and sweet. All in all, this place is a pretty cool place to go to. Tip, get a dirty martini with blue cheese stuffed olive, my fav! read more

Wildfire - Porterhouse, mushrooms, and dirty martini - American Near Me - Glenview, Illinois

Nice upscale restaurant !! This is the type restaurant that people go to when they are on their anniversary. I can't say I saw any kids or young people unless they were eating as a multigenerational extended family gathering or something. The food is good and the staff is used to giving very above average service. The prices are not cheap but that is only because the food is so good. When I came here on a Friday night the waiting area was packed and the restaurant was packed - so lots of people know this is a a great place to have an exceptional dining experience. A big thumbs up for the wildfire !!!!! read more

Wildfire - Inside - American Near Me - Glenview, Illinois

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We went to Wildfire in Glenview.  The ambience was very nice. Drinks and salad were pretty good.  However, the entrees were nothing to brag about. Fish was small and the Prime rib was very fatty. I don't think they're known for their steaks. Nice place too have a drink though. Lastly, we just realized that this was a Lettuce Entertain you restaurant. It drives me crazy when the waiters or waitresses do not ask for our Lettuce Entertain You codes for being a frequent diner. I have missed out on diner credit in the past. We will not be going back there to eat anytime soon. read more

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Service - Fantastic; Food - Great; Owners - Greedy We sat at the bar on a Friday night for drinks and dinner. Our bartender was a great guy (and golfer, so I heard) and the drinks, food, and conversation was top notch - exactly what we've come to expect from Wildfire. When we asked for the check, our bar-mates advised us to look for the surcharge and dispute it. They explained that over the pandemic, the kids took over the father, and decided to hold onto the surcharge as a money grab. Our bartender had the charge removed, no questions asked, but it was too late - the idea of tacking on a few bucks to an already not-cheap night out, just because they thought they could get away with it, left a bad taste in my mouth. No thanks Wildfire - there's plenty of other places to get a good meal. You (or any other "Lettuce" shops) won't be getting any of my business. read more

Recent Visit Much Better... My last couple visits here weren't great, but I had some $$ in my Lettuce Wallet to spend, so thought we'd try again. Food was very good. I had halibut and my husband had duck. He started with crab cakes, which were inadvertently delivered to a nearby table, but he said they were worth the wait. We had wine by the glass and the selection is always good. We each had a slice of pie (cherry and blueberry) for dessert. It was a nice afternoon so we dined on the patio, which was lovely and much quieter than inside. Our server seemed new, but she did a nice job of taking care of us, especially after the missing crabcakes snafu. We'll definitely be back. read more

Always a great time whenever we go there. They have amazing portions as well as delicious food! Very consistent and we've been going there for years! read more

Noisy and crowded but excellent food.....macadamia nut halibut, porterhouse steak, prime rib all great to share

This place takes COVID very seriously and is requiring full vaccination along with proof of ID. luckily we had everything prepared. We came here to celebrate a birthday! I liked the inside of the restaurant as it was clean and classy. Our waitress was super friendly and checked up on us very often. The dessert was 10/10!!! I highly recommend this place. read more

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The baked goat cheese was AMAZING! The NY strip steak was also perfect and tasted amazing. The salmon was very good as well, but it was definitely difficult to finish the whole thing. The service was great, very attentive. Didn't have room for dessert. read more

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A great choice for a classic American grill restaurant. The food and drinks are well prepared, staff and ambience provide a great atmosphere for a good steak dinner. This was a lovely way to enjoy a family occasion. read more

Such a wonderful restaurant! You can never go wrong with Wildfire. I came here for a celebration drink when I got my second Master's and also for a lovely dinner on the way to see the latest outdoor musical at Gilson Park beach...and many more times beyond that! They always serve up a great meal and fabulous drinks. Highly recommend!! read more

Had a great experience tonight with our server Aaron...personable...accommodating..... We did have a few issues with the food and he was ready to get us more...or take it back... Most servers at the Lettuce establishments are very accommodating as well...that's what makes us come back read more

Wildfire - Three of the coolest ladies in the NorthShore - American Near Me - Glenview, Illinois

Wildfire was an overall mediocre/ decent experience. The interior of the place was pleasant, I could tell it was more upscale, although I think some of the furniture could use an upgrade. It had an old timey/ classic environment which was an enjoyable environment to be in. I ordered a $48 filet mignon, for the price I was expecting a lot more with my plate. I was gifted a large plate with one slab of meet, no seasoning or garnishing on top, and swimming in a pool of juice. It was overall underwhelming especially for the price of the food. However, the side dish of roasted vegetables was incredible, some of the best seasoned vegetables I've ever had. I also liked that some of it was toasted enough to have a little bit of a burnt flavor, I actually rather enjoyed that. But my plate of vegetables had more flavor then the filet mignon unfortunately. I had tried my other family members plates of food like their salmon and ribeye which was actually pretty flavorful. I really enjoyed the ribs, it was filled with flavor! The service was decent and they had our food out really quickly. We tried conversing with the waitress who handed us our food but he did not seem happy to hear us talk, which I can understand when the night has been busy. With our food coming out so quickly, I was pleasantly surprised and Iwas not expecting it to be so quick, especially for how busy they were with other customers. Overall, it wasn't a bad experience, however for its price point I don't think I could justify the under seasoned filet mignon or the mediocre service. read more

Celebrated the hubby's birthday with the boys and my in-laws. It had been a long time since we've eaten at Wildfire and glad we came. They have the best chopped salad EVER! It's a must order in my book. We both ordered their Monday special: fried chicken entree & the parmesan crusted cod. The fried chicken entree came with cole slaw, biscuit, mashed potatoes and 3-4 pieces of chicken (enough to feed 2)! Chicken was juicy and crispy on the outside and very flavorful. The biscuit was flaky so so good. The crust on the cod was nice and crisp. Just the right amount of seasoning and cooked to perfection. I wasn't much of a fan of the butter lemon sauce. It was a bit too much for me. By the way, our waitress was great! Super attentive and polite. I would have given this a 5 star, but the restaurant was a little dirty. There was a lot of unnecessary garbage on the floor, some tables that weren't cleaned appropriately...this was a little disappointing. read more

Wildfire - Parmesan crusted cod - American Near Me - Glenview, Illinois

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Greta food great service always spot on servers are great out door dining is lovely .

We had a family meal the Saturday after Thanksgiving with 10 guests in our party. Felt totally rushed as they were taking dishes away from the table and kept asking if they could take our plates away. My Son had a whole quarter of a chicken left over after dinner and at a blink of an eye it was gone from the table! I ordered the special and it was not cooked evenly across all three filets. Quite disappointing. read more

Wildfire - Filet trio - American Near Me - Glenview, Illinois

Had a reservation at 530 for 5 people, we had to wait until we were all there to sit which is fine, however would have liked to order a drink and that didn't seem like it was an option. I'll say good was great, service was OK... I'd go back for the food and maybe sit at the bar. Once all arrived we were seated and ready to go. We ordered drinks, they have an old fashioned on the menu which one guest got, I wanted the same but with Rye, not sure why they showed up very different. He had 1 cube and a proper dark bourbon cherry , I had a ton of cubes and a crappy maraschino cherry. I literally wanted the same drink just a different bourbon. (I drank it, it was good, just annoyed that my ask was ignored). My second cocktail I explained it better and made sure I got that. It still came out wrong but whatever. We ordered a few apps, calamari, scallops, tuna tartare and onion soups. The scallops were cooked perfectly, the tuna tartare was good but had a lot more avocado than tuna. Good flavor but portion of tuna was small especially for the price point. The calamari was also cooked appropriately and but rubbery. It came with two sauces, cocktail and an aioli of sorts. We were ready to order our entrees and this is where I get annoyed. I really wanted and was craving the coffee rubbed bison filet. As soon as I seen it on the menu I knew I wanted it. I ordered it to hear oh, yeah sorry we have been out of that for quite a while. (Rant:: if you know you are out tell the table, remove it from the menu if you are no longer having it, why wait until we've been there for over 1/2 hour and you've talked to us about specials and everything else) I had to quickly decide as I didn't want to hold up the table. In any event I ordered the filet and asked if they could do the rub on it. I will say it was cooked to perfection. My broccoli came to the table ice cold, she quickly fixed and had more sent out. The potatoes were amazing as well! Overall good food, slightly overpriced, and mediocre service. read more

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Management is bad. They don't care about customers. You can't even get help; they refuse to accommodate us for a table and was even threatened by the director if I ever went to the restaurant again. He threatened me and said he would have me arrested. Just because I want explain what happened over the phone. All we wanted was a table. So upsetting and there should be consequences . I would give 0 star and need to start from the top and get better management read more

Enjoyed a delicious meal here recently - I ordered a petite filet, my daughter ordered an Angus burger. Celebrated a bday and was given a complimentary slice of flourless chocolate cake. YUM! It was quite crowded for a Thursday night. I think business people frequent here, as the menu was on the expensive side. My steak was cooked to perfection, and was quite tender and rare. Reservations are recommended. read more

Wildfire - Angus burger - American Near Me - Glenview, Illinois

Wildfire rarely disappoints, and tonight with a birthday party of 11 the service and food was second to none. Sh*t happens on occasion, but tonight every meal / pace of service / you name it was on par or better. read more

I went to lunch with a friend and loved everything. The atmosphere, service and cuisine were perfection. When we walked in, the hostess remembered my friend from previous visits. I like that. She took our temperature and seated us away from everyone. Tucked away, we felt very comfortable. Our server was fantastic. She remembered my friend as well. She was attentive and personable during our entire visit. They offer a great lunch menu that is diverse for everyone's taste and appetite. We ordered a beef sandwich and salmon. Everything was delicious. I will definitely return. read more

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Outstanding! We went to Wildfire Glenview for dinner on Friday, August 27th and it was a truly amazing dining experience overall (and especially compared to their downtown location.) This location is so classy, safe, and enjoyable, plus we got to sit outdoors on their patio (even though it was very hot and humid). Our server Kevin R (shout out) was so professional, fun, and efficient, and the turn time for the food was just right. Drinks were cold and came out quickly and tasted great in the hot weather. All the food we had was excellent, we started with the bison meatballs, then kale salad, and finished with the Halibut and Jumbo coconut shrimp for entrees. I had the Halibut, and it was some of the best halibut I've ever had. It was fresh and crisp and flavored just right. Not sure about some of the other negative reviews, but this place was excellent (coming from a very discerning/picky diner), and I encourage you to go and enjoy your experience at Wildfire Glenview! read more

Wildfire - Outside in the front - American Near Me - Glenview, Illinois

Wildfire has a nice outdoor space to enjoy in good weather. Inside is a classic dark wood steak house vibe. We visited for a celebratory lunch. Our server was really great, informative, friendly, attentive. All the staff were busy, working hard, keeping things humming. The table ordered crab cakes, cornbread, steak and pork chops. All well prepared and presented. Everything tasted good, but we just prefer other places for these dishes. We will definitely return to try their other dishes and enjoy their hospitality. read more

Perhaps I have not paid attention lately. When did they start charging a "restaurant surcharge?" My family has been dining at Lettuce restaurants since I was a kid going to RJ Grunts. I am now considering ever going back . read more