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EJ's Place, Skokie, IL

EJ's Place

4.8
4.8
1745 Reviews
$31 to $50
American
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EJ's Place

4.8
$31 to $50
American
Skokie

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 38 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
  • 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.
  • 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

What 1,745 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
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

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.

1,745 Reviews
  1. Renay

    Chicago

    104 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    104 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    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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  2. Stan

    Chicago

    502 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    502 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    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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  3. Robert

    Chicago

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    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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  4. Richard

    Chicago

    17 reviews

    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    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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  5. Angela

    Chicago

    13 reviews

    vip
    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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  6. John

    Chicago

    18 reviews

    vip
    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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  7. Tom

    Chicago

    144 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    144 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!

    1 person found this helpful

  8. jasmine

    Chicago

    9 reviews

    vip
    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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  9. Stan

    Chicago

    502 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    502 reviews

    Dined on November 27, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Impressive every time. They never fail to deliver. Had a quick dinner. EJs slaw and fried shrimp! Two hidden gems on the menu. Service is perfect

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  10. Lisa

    Chicago

    6 reviews

    1.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on November 23, 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 1
    As the say, you only have one chance to make a first impression and sadly EJ’s was a disappointment! This was the first time that my husband and I have ever gone to EJ’s even though we have lived in Skokie for 40+ yrs. We typically for to other steak houses with our family but on Friday, we decided to make EJ’s are choice for Date Night! From the moment we walked in I had the feeling we may have made the wrong choice! It was SO LOUD that it was not enjoyable! The table we were sat at was a 2 seater up near kitchen tucked in a corner where clearly we must have been forgotten about!! The waiter was not very friendly (never smiled) but just acted as if he was doing his job. I ordered my steak medium well (very little pick I asked) and it came out RARE!! I sent it back to be cooked as I ordered but by the time it was brought back to me my husband was half way done with his meal!! I also had to ask for a refill on my ice tea and our water glasses were never refilled during the meal! Let’s just say for a $214 meal this was a complete waste of our money!! The real kicker was when we left nobody was even at the from door to say good night or to ask how we enjoyed our meal!! We would have thought that our waiter should have noticed the terrible dining experience we were having and that he would have let his manager know about it!! Dr. Lipin and I will never return to EJ’s based on this most unpleasant dining experience!

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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 1745 OpenTable diners.

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

A photo of EJ's Place restaurant

EJ's Place

4.8
$31 to $50
American
Skokie

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 38 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for EJ's Place

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
  • 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.
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