Returned last night for dinner and everything was wonderful. Previous visits had been for private events so this was our first regular dining experience. Chopped salad was delicious and even the small size was huge. I took half home...my husband had the prime rib which was so tender, perfectly cooked, very little fat. Yum! The third member of our party had the filet and lived it. Sides of baked potato and creamed spinach were also hits. Service was impeccable. Friendly and professional. And we live the ambiance. It's buzzy but you can still hear one another. read more

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. read more

Wildfire - Crispy Fried Fresh Calamari - American Near Me - Lincolnshire, Illinois

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An excellent choice for a nice dinner out. A classy establishment with a beautiful menu. We dined in a few months back for a very late birthday celebration. Our table bread was nice. It seemed to be a hit with those at the table. I started with a side Caesar salad. It was fresh and savory, is definitely one of the best I've had. The lemon pepper chicken breasts were pretty good . They were quite juicy, and though, while flavorful, I feel could've had a little bit more to offer. I definitely enjoyed it a lot more than I was expecting to. French fries were also really good. Fresh cut and well seasoned. Finished the night off with an light and fresh key lime pie. It was a perfect personal size. The right balance of tangy and sweet. Our waitress was so nice and great at her job. Certainly a meal to remember. read more

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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 read more

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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. read more

Wildfire - Porterhouse steak - American Near Me - Lincolnshire, Illinois

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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! read more

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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. read more

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We had been to the wildfire Glenview and Oak Brook several times, and we wanted to try Lincolnshire. The food was excellent as usual the service was wonderful and of course the ambience sitting in the bar was great. We did have reservations, but we were running late and by the time we got there we had missed our reservation time. We ended up sitting and eating in the bar which was acceptable and very nice. read more

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. read more

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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. read more

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A date night for my wife and I. seated quicky and great sever. Food was delicious. Wife had a rib and chicken dish. She loved it. Overall very good dining experience. read more

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. read more

Wildfire - American Near Me - Lincolnshire, Illinois

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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 read more

Wildfire - Turkey special on Tuesday night - American Near Me - Lincolnshire, Illinois

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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. read more

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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. read more

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

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Went to Lincolnshire with my wife for our anniversary. We had a reservation and were seated right away. Drinks came fast. I always order the Ribeye, its my favorite cut of steak. I couldn't eat it as it was very tough, not a normal ribeye. My wife had fish that she enjoyed. I emailed the next day telling them about my terrible steak. The manager TIm called and apologized, he had taken several complaints concerning the ribeye steaks. TIm said to make up for it they would send us a gift card in the mail. My steak was $65, we received a $25 gift card. Not sure that I will use it as I don't know if I will ever go back. read more

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! read more

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Chicken Tetrazzini was outstanding!! Too bad it's not on the regular menu. Cindy was a great server. read more

The bartender Alfredo was wonderful Excellent service yummy flight martinis. Good s llop and baconapps read more

Wildfire - American Near Me - Lincolnshire, Illinois

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Food was AMAZING! I'm usually not a fan of any fish, but last visit I tried a family member's halibut and knew I had to get it myself. You have to get the Au Gratin Potatoes they're delicious. I don't know what they put on the roasted market vegetables but I couldn't stop eating them. Definitely worth every penny and that's saying a lot since it's pretty pricy. My server was amazing. He accommodated my boyfriend's picky requests and recommended he get the cottage fries which were also delicious. This place is always very clean and all the staff is very attentive to empty plates and glasses and take them out of the way immediately to make more space. Their bread was also very delicious while we waited for the appetizers. I tried the crab cakes (pretty good, fresh) shrimp (nothing fancy) cornbread (YOU HAVE TO TRY IT if you love sweet treats) Overall I will be back! read more

Wildfire - Wildfire's Macadamia Nut Crusted Halibut, Roasted Market Vegetables, Au Gratin Potatoes - American Near Me - Lincolnshire, Illinois

Was a good meal. I think we had a server in training. The other server was pretty good about explaining to the trainee. We made reservations and had no problem getting sat. The food was good and wine was to. Had fish and fish. Both of us like our dinners. My son thinks mine did not have much flavor. But I thought it was good. Also he does not like me taking pics. So no pics of this visit read more

My husband and I celebrated Valentine's Day at Wildfire and had an enjoyable time. The decor inside has an art deco, 1920's, Great Gatsby vibe. It was extremely busy, but the restaurant was clean, and all of the staff were polite and helpful. We had a reservation and were seated within minutes of our reserved time. My husband ordered the Greek salad, Porterhouse steak, and red skin mashed potatoes. I had the crab cake appetizer, lemon pepper chicken, and au gratin potatoes. The mashed potatoes were bland, but everything else was good. We weren't blown away by any of it, but it was good. It is very pricy for the quality, so I don't think that I would go back again, but it was good to try once. read more

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This is a great place if you want steak or seafood and a bit of old-school charm. The food is consistently good in the atmosphere is upbeat and nice. read more

I've never had a bad meal here. On the rare occasion something in wrong, they go always go above and beyond to fix it. #iraeats #itaeats1 read more

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Wonderful date lunch with the wife. Had the Cod special and a Filet. Both extremely flavorful and cooked to perfection. Keith our sever was attentive and gave great recommendations! All around good first experience. read more

Our group had a small private party in one of their rooms and we had the most wonderful server. Our server has the most vibrant personality, professional and attentive. Our group ordered few appetizer, including the chopped salad, calamari and mushroom stuff with crabs. Favorite appetizers for that night was definitely the calamari. I ordered the prime rib which was cooked perfectly to my liking with a side of the cottage fries. French onion soup was delicious. I also got to try my sister's lobster bisque which was pretty good. read more

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Pre-pandemic, I frequented Wildfire quite often. I haven't been back in over 5 years, however I now remember why I left. In short, Cathy, the bartender. On a whim, between meetings, I stopped by. Cathy was apparently mid break. She greeted me with a baked potato in hand that she was chewing. Luckily, there was another server and I placed an order with him. Maybe 15 minutes later, Cathy came back still eating. The busser tried to remove the unfinished baked potato, but Cathy wasn't finished. I question what she spent the 15 minutes doing if not finishing that potato?!?!? When she returned, I had to ask for everything. The to go, the check, etc. The couple next to me, who actually ordered based on my recommendation, was served well. Cathy was very accommodating. For me, not so much. She boxed everything and made sure their every need was met. The husband shrugged at me. He didn't know why I was being treated differently. My tip to Cathy: Treat ALL your guests the way you'd like to be treated...or at least the same and you'll be golden. Maybe it'll take another 5 years before I revisit. read more

Service has been horrific in the bar area the last two times I've been there. I'm not going back. Rude.

Sunday lunch at the bar in a booth is the best way to watch a Bears game. Cassandra the bartender is fantastic and greets us every weekend when we come in. Mac and cheese is a hidden gem!! read more

I went here for my 52nd birthday. Nice staff and knowledgeable. I had the bone in ribeye steak and it was delicious. On a scale of 1 to 10 it is an 11. It had been perfectly cooked and had a char on it that gives it a wonderful taste. My wife had the turkey dinner and it was delicious also. I highly recommend this place. read more

Never refilled drinks and didn't check on us. Had to flag people down to ask for anything. Food was ok (halibut was dry) but way overpriced for the presentation. read more

The food was amazing. The Wellington was delicious and melts in your mouth. The place was warm and inviting. read more

Wildfire - FRIDAY & SATURDAY Filet Mignon Wellington - American Near Me - Lincolnshire, Illinois

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My last review of this place was almost 10 years ago. I would say that Wildfire hasn't changed since my last review so I will give them that they are consistent. Unfortunately, the consistency of this restaurant is that they are inconsistent with how well they cook their steaks! I visited this a couple months ago with 12 other co-workers and my bone-in ribeye was cooked perfectly. I ordered it medium rare and whoever the chef was that day cooked it so perfectly that I wanted to give him a hug. My 12 other co-workers also raved about how great each of their entrees were prepared. I went again just a week ago and my bone-in ribeye was completely overcooked. I hate bothering steakhouses by sending back an overcooked steak because I feel that it's such a waste of a steak. But it was so overcooked that it was inedible to me. I will say that the waiter and manager immediately took action and had a new steak prepared for me which is great service. They came back with a rather rare steak but I much rather prefer that than anything overcooked. They also gave me a new side order with my new steak which was so thoughtful. Side dishes are always great so you won't go wrong with any of the selection they offer. In summary, service is great and food is really delicious if you get the right chef on the right day who can deliver on the way you want your steak prepared. read more

You can never go wrong at wildfire. Food and service is always top notch. They will accommodate anything you need, from the temp of the meat to allergies. Our server Amy was super attentive and made our dinner an A+ read more

Wildfire - Loaded potato - American Near Me - Lincolnshire, Illinois

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My wife and I went out to celebrate my birthday and unfortunately Service was not good, slow and kind of rude. The steak I bought the 22 oz porterhouse thinking I was going to get a delicious steak. It was not, I literally have had better stakes from Denny's. When you pay $62 for a steak, it should at least taste good and not be as thin as a skirt steak. I definitely do not recommend this place. They used to be good read more

This visit was my worst: ordered a slab of ribs that were overcooked and not tender- this has never been a problem b4.... but... something changed and these $37 ribs did terrible. The chopped salad we shared had so many tortilla chips it hurt the salad and it was over dressed. These are things we eat a lot but with Melmans family taking over as he ages they need some real chef training. By the way my water glass sat empty the whole time not one refill. Not good gang!! This has been my go to local place but I need to question that now. read more

While we didn't come here for dessert, I will say that the table behind us only asked us about the dessert we ordered: the triple layer chocolate cake with whipped cream drowning in chocolate sauce. There was ice cream added, but it wasn't needed. It was rich and delicious. The rest of the meal was good too. I'll preface by saying that people need to start paying attention to what type of restaurant they're at and order accordingly. So many people don't and are disappointed with their food selections. At Wildfire, here's a piece of advice: don't order the special. They have a daily special listed in the menu. It never changes for that day of the week. They also give you a list of "specials". The trio of filet medallions is always on the menu along with a couple fish options. Skip these and order off the menu. We started with the goat cheese and marinara appetizer. You can never go wrong with this. It was really good l, but restaurants never give enough bread or crostinis with it. We then got our meals. There were four of us. My wife got the lump crab cake sandwich she thought was just okay (it's always hit or miss with this item). Sometimes good and others not so good. The other couple shared coconut shrimp and a beef medallions dish. There was not a lot of food for two people. I got their prime rib dip sandwich with no changes. It came with au jus and a horseradish cream sauce. I opted for their red skin mashed potatoes (they do them right). The sandwich was perfect! Everyone else's meal was okay. And one of our party got a rum punch mocktail that tasted like a cough drop. No punch, but almost lost her lunch (if ya know what I mean). Still a good, consistent place to get a meal. read more

First time at Wildfire, and I had a great time. I made reservations as this place can get packed, and especially during restaurant week, it was extra packed. The one thing is when it is super busy like it was, there was no parking. I circled for about 15 minutes before I could find somewhere to park. Luckily, my friend was inside and already got seated with our reservation time. Once I finally parked, I headed inside and was shown to our table. They delivered some bread and water and gave us the menus. Our server was friendly enough and attentive. Even though he forgot to ask us which sides we wanted with our entree, when we flagged him down, he took care of the situation swiftly. For a starter I got the Caesar salad, entree 14oz NY Strip with the parmesan crust, au gratin potatoes, and for dessert cherry pie. Our order came out at the perfect timing and everything was correct. I loved the taste of the parmesan crust on the steak, it added such a delicious flavor. When a restaurant serves au gratin potatoes I'm sold because you really see them anymore. The flavor of the potatoes paired perfectly with my steak. The cherry pie was more on the tart side which I didn't mind because I'm not a fan of it overly sweet. It was a good outing all in all. read more

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I've been to the Schaumburg Wildfire many times. This is the first time I've been to the Lincolnshire one. The restaurant did not disappoint! They have a quaint bar when you walk in but the dining area was ample. While it very busy inside the restaurant (which good to see) the waitress was still attentive. I was also seated very quickly. The pomegranate martini was excellent and an ample pour. The old old fashioned was also very good. The crab and shrimp bisque was amazing! Their onion rolls were fresh and delicious (and I usually don't like onions). The bourbon beef tips with Ajou was very good and the mashed potatoes are always fantastic. I will definitely be back since I'm in the area often! They definitely earned their five stars! read more