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    3.7 (742 reviews)
    Closed 11:30 am - 8:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Crispy Fried Fresh Calamari
    Leland N.

    We went to this place on a whim because we were looking for a place with steak. When we got here it seemed crowded but they had a spot for us for no reservations people so that was great because we were kind of in a hurry to eat and go. Anyways I ordered the Crispy Fried Fresh Calamari and the Friday and Saturday special Friday & Saturday Filet Mignon Wellington. I got to say this meal was good I would definitely come back here if I ever visit Chicago again. The waitress was great and always kept all of our waters full. The place was nice and up beat playing some oldies so that was a nice touch. We definitely recommend this place.

    Mary R.

    The bread on the table so delicious Onion and pumpernickel The wait staff were so friendly and nice . They explained so well . There is music Frank Sinatra type playing in the back ground The booths and tables are black leather The parking lot if fine to park in ! I will come another time and try the steak dip sandwich

    Porterhouse steak
    Joachim G.

    We met with a group of 10 / great service, we shared appetizer (no pics, apologies!). I picked the porterhouse , medium rare. And was impressed that they managed it well !!! Commonly you're getting it medium. The potatoes were good but not outstanding. A little strange that they ran out of A one ( and didn't offer any alternatives ) All in all a good experience, will go there again in a smaller group to see how they treat us then.

    Belle N.

    We had a work dinner here for the holidays. They have a separate GF menu with many options. The server offered GF bread to start. I ordered the baked goat cheese with GF pita as an app and it was amazing. For my entree I ordered the grilled chicken sandwich on a GF bun with a-gratin potatoes. All the food came out with special allergy sticks in for awareness. They also have a flourless chocolate cake. The service was excellent and I felt very safe eating here. Can't wait to come back!

    Sweet potato
    Brian R.

    Wildfire knocked it out of the park with a lovely birthday dinner in their private wine room. This was huge for our family with a 2 year old and an 8-month old! The service team (likely loving engaging with the kiddos) had a great time and took wonderful care of us. Standouts at this dinner were the roumanian steak, bacon wrapped scallops and tasty root vegetables.

    Lump Crab Cake Sandwich
    George B.

    The service was 10/10. The salad and sandwich were amazing. The calamari was pretty good. A few pieces were overcooked. But overall from the time I walked in, until dinner was over I was impressed. If you are ever in the area be sure to have some dinner here! The place was clean and nice.

    Tuesday Spit-Roasted Turkey Dinner
    Emily G.

    Our service for a group of 8 last night was fantastic! The server was super friendly and checked in on us frequently. We were lucky enough to get a private room which was perfect since we had a newborn baby with our group. I started with a french onion soup and it was a great choice. It had a rich onion broth with a broiled cheese top. The chopped salad was perfect as always. The avocado, bleu cheese, and dressing elevate it. I went with the special of the night - a turkey dinner. So yummy! I wish the portion size was bigger. My grandma had it in the past and gotten a bigger portion size. Some other things we enjoyed were the French dip sandwich, steak sandwich, halibut, bbq ribs, and chicken. Very nice option for a special occasion. I loved every dessert.

    Marry A.

    The food is delicious, but the prices are clearly overpriced. The service is pleasant, but not all the waiters are friendly. We had a very friendly waiter, but the table next to us wasn't so lucky.

    Turkey special on Tuesday night
    Jim K.

    Last day for scratch offs, had the turkey special, really wasn't so special. Somehow this place always has some fat in the turkey, better turkey at Max's off Skokie road. The service was great, the bread wasn't warm and was kind of stale , hard, the roast beef was excellent

    Flourless Chocolate Cake
    Genille R.

    Excellent food, service & ambiance! We visited this restaurant while visiting Illinois, to celebrate my son's birthday. The day before arriving, we made a reservation. Due to travel delays, we had to change the reservation time, which they were super understanding and accommodating. The restaurant was kind of hidden behind a hotel. It did have ample surface parking. When you enter, you're greeted by friendly staff. The ambiance is quaint and pleasant. Seating is abundant and comfortable. The food was excellent. I had a spicy margarita, which was absolutely delicious. Our server was kind and attentive. Shoutout to the manager who graciously treated us to dessert as we visited for the first time. The flourless chocolate cake had more a brownie consistency to me, but it was still good. My husband enjoyed his cherry pie. The prime rib was delicious, as well as the chicken moreno and the turkey burger. We will definitely go back when we visit again.

    Halibut
    radoslaw l.

    Great lunch! Super halibut! ! Excellent service! So nice and tasty! Love it!! Server friendly and funny !

    Cassidy M.

    I'm currently craving Wildfire's limited time Blackberry Creme Brûlée pie. It's available typically during the month of November, but I wish it was available year-round. Their Wildorf Salad is also absolutely phenomenal. The filet trio is always a good choice! Don't skip dessert and appetizers! Wonderful, friendly service in a causal, but fancy setting. Wildfire is a good spot for any occasion!

    Filet Medallion Trio
    Karyn M.

    It feels like a bit of a time warp, stepping into Wildfire. The dark woods, the cozy booths, the crooners over the sound system..,it feels like a 1930s supper club .., which isn't a bad thing. Expect traditional fare and you will be right at home. The skillet cornbread came out hot from the oven, the pan was smoking hot, and the butter just oozed over it. It was crisp outside, soft inside with kernels, and this might have been enough. My companion ordered crab and shrimp bisque which was thick, rich and decadent. They also had an enormous shoe-sized baked potato. I had the macadamia nut encrusted halibut which was buttery, crispy and with a rich sauce and flaky white halibut. The au gratin potatoes were soft, tender and indulgent. The creamed spinach was ok -- I think it had too much nutmeg for my taste. My other companion had the medallion trio which had different savory crusts like horseradish and blue cheese. They said the filet was very tender but in my opinion was slightly overdone. Service was ok. They checked on us often during the first half of our meal, but once they dropped off the entrees they didn't check back. I would have liked to call their attention to my companion's burger, which looked rare/medium rare instead of medium/well, but they were ok with it so I didn't press it. Normally at an establishment such as this I would like to peruse the dessert selections but by the time they came back I was ready to go. Our meal was quite good but there were areas for improvement. The daily specials sounded interesting so it might be nice to come back during the week to try one of those -- like Monday's Southern Fried Chicken.

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