EJ's Place

Name: EJ's Place
Address: 10027 Skokie Blvd, Skokie, IL, United States, 60077
Telephone: (847) 933-9800
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.8

4.8

1747 Reviews

$31 to $50

American

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 27, 2024

7:00 p.m.

Booked 42 times today

Good for special occasions
Neighbourhood gem
Lively

Owner, EJ Lenzi, and managers bring over 100 years of combined restaurant experience to Chicago's North Shore. Teamed with a mature, experienced wait staff, and serving the finest food products available, EJ's Place has become the North Shore's premiere supper club. Established since 1997 and selected one of the Chicago Magazine's Best New Restaurants, EJ's menu consists of prime aged steaks and chops, pristine seafood, and traditional Italian specialties. EJ's Place serves only the best, from their family to yours.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American, Italian, Steakhouse
Hours of Operation
Dinner Tue–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm
Phone number
(847) 933-9800
Website
http://www.ejsplaceskokie.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Private party facilities
Whether celebrating a special occasion with family and friends or hosting a corporate outing, EJ's Place can accommodate all your special event needs.

Location
10027 Skokie Blvd, Skokie, IL 60077
Neighbourhood
Skokie
Cross Street
N.E. corner of Old Orchard Rd. & Skokie Blvd.
Parking details
Complimentary Valet
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 1,747 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.7Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Chicago / Illinois
American
North Suburbs
American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

EJ's Place offers "terrific" service and "outstanding" food, making it a top choice on the North Shore. Guests rave about the "incredible" servers, especially Christian and Nick, who enhance the dining experience. While the atmosphere is lively, it can get noisy. Despite the high prices, the "stellar" experience and generous portions make it worthwhile.

1,747 Reviews

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Patrick
VIP
Chicago
39 reviews
5.0
39 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Outstanding ambiance, food & service, as always at this consistently excellent venue. This has become a Holiday tradition for our family.
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Laurie
Chicago
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was superb!! Waiter Johnny was great. Atmosphere was perfect!! Great evening!!
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Renay
VIP
Chicago
104 reviews
5.0
104 reviews
Dined on December 14, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Went to EJ’s for a birthday celebration. Everything was delicious & our server was excellent!
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Stan
VIP
Chicago
504 reviews
5.0
504 reviews
Dined on December 14, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Holiday decorations are fantastic. Makes the evening more festive. So many great choices on the menu it’s hard to choose. Boz is fabulous server who took great care of us.
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Robert
VIP
Chicago
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on December 13, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This is my go to special dinner spot. Pricing is reasonable, and the menu has a broad range of options at various price points. You can go all in on a large surf and turf or have spaghetti and meatballs and still have a great meal. The service is unparalleled. Attentive, friendly, knowledgeable, humorous and unobtrusive. The atmosphere is just right. Busy but not hurried or loud. “Free” Valet parking is also a plus. One of those rare dependable spots where I can count on a great experience.
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Richard
Chicago
17 reviews
5.0
17 reviews
Dined on December 9, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
EJ’s is our go-to restaurant for special occasions, they are complete pros. Expensive - but worth it! Everything is top notch
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Angela
VIP
Chicago
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on December 8, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food is always top-notch. So many EJ’s waitstaff have been employed for so long, everyone feels like family. Great supper club atmosphere and a wonderful dining experience.
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John
VIP
Chicago
18 reviews
5.0
18 reviews
Dined on December 7, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A great gem with a “real” feel of a club. Food is fantastic. The Prime Rib is the best in the Chicagoland area. Worth the splurge.
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Tom
VIP
Chicago
146 reviews
5.0
146 reviews
Dined on December 5, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Christian, our server is the BEST! Knowledgeable, kind and considerate. Attentive to everyone’s needs. Our food was perfect! Excellent clams casino and oysters Rockefeller!
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jasmine
VIP
Chicago
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on November 27, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Thank you Andrew ! You were an absolute pleasure.
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FAQs

EJ's Place offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (847) 933-9800.

EJ's Place is rated 4.8 stars by 1747 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 27, 2024

7:00 p.m.

Booked 42 times today

Order delivery or takeout

10027 Skokie Blvd, Skokie, IL 60077

Additional information

Cross Street
N.E. corner of Old Orchard Rd. & Skokie Blvd.
Neighbourhood
Skokie
Hours of Operation
Dinner Tue–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American, Italian, Steakhouse
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Complimentary Valet
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.ejsplaceskokie.com/
Phone number
(847) 933-9800
Private party facilities
Whether celebrating a special occasion with family and friends or hosting a corporate outing, EJ's Place can accommodate all your special event needs.

EJ's Place

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

T-bone Steak

Crab Cake

Rib-eye Steak

Appetizers

Soup of the day

Minestrone

Italian Sausage with Peppers

Italian Sausage with Broccoli Rabe

Shrimp Cocktail

Crab Cake

Grilled or Fried Calamari

Mussels Marinara

Oysters on the Half Shell

Baked Clams

Salads

Garbage Salad

Caesar Salad

Mixed Greens

Cole Slaw

Sliced Tomato and Onion

Alpine Steak Salad

Chopped Salad with Chicken

Garbage Salad Entrée

Entrees

Steaks & Chops

New York Strip Steak

Small New York Strip Steak

Filet Mignon

Petit Filet Mignon

T-bone Steak

Rib-eye Steak

Lamb Chops

Veal Chop

Pork Chops

House Specialties

Chicken Vesuvio

Chicken with Peppers

Chicken Oreganato

Chopped Steak with Peppers & Onions

Marinated Skirt Steak

Sauteed Calf's Liver with Bacon & Onion

Seafood

Fresh Lake Superior Whitefish

Fresh North Atlantic Salmon

Fresh Chilean Sea Bass

French Fried Shrimp

Grilled Shrimp a la Leslie

Shrimp De Jonghe

Shrimp Limone a la Barbera J.

Australian Lobster Tail (14 oz.)

Pasta

Homemade Meat Ravioli

Homemade Cheese Ravioli with Vodka Sauce

Fusilli with Broccoli Rabe and Chicken

Spaghetti with Chilean Sea Bass Arrabiata

Linguini with White or Red Clam Sauce

Linguini Seafood

Spaghetti with Meatballs

Spaghetti or Mostaccioli with Meat Sauce

Linguini or Mostaccioli Marinara

Veal

Veal Limone

Veal Piccata

Veal Marsala

Veal Parmigiana, Bone-in

Sides

Sauteed or Creamed Spinach

Sauteed or Steamed Broccoli

Sauteed Broccoli Rabe

Sauteed Peas and Onions

Broiled or Sauteed Mushrooms

Sauteed Mushrooms with Peppers

French Fried Onions

Broiled Slab Bacon

Desserts

Homemade Key Lime Pie