Installé dans un ancien bâtiment de la compagnie de taxis Checker Taxi, l'El Che Bar est dirigé par John Manion. D'inspiration argentino-américaine, le restaurant représente avec amour le temps qu'il a passé à voyager en Argentine. L'établissement au cadre chaleureux et éclectique rappelle les rythmes contemporains de Buenos Aires revisités avec une approche locale. Le restaurant dégage une ambiance accueillante aux tons chauds, avec des clins d'œil subtils à l'Amérique du Sud. L'élégant bar en marbre noir contraste avec l'espace cuisine ouvert rudimentaire, où Manion cuisine des plats au feu de bois Al Asador. Des légumes locaux, des viandes grillées et des fruits de mer seront préparés sur les grills sur mesure et les plaques, dans un foyer ouvert. Spécialisée dans les spiritueux des Amériques, la carte des boissons propose également un menu de cocktails aventureux.
Pourquoi ce sont des Perles rares
Chef de cuisine : John Manion
De la part des éditeur·rice·s d'OpenTable: A live fire grill glows at the heart of El Che, a South American–inspired steakhouse lined with glossy black marble and tile that Chicago Magazine named one of the best restaurants in the city. Chef John Manion grew up for a few years in Brazil and got into asado grilling while traveling in Argentina. Come prepared to feast on seafood platters with charred lobster tails and the party steak, a 42-ounce wagyu flap with red and green chimichurri. Those in the know also appreciate the wine list, which exclusively showcases South American makers and won a Wine Spectator Award of Excellence.
Semi-private dining room that seats up to 25 guests. Buyouts and large party reservations available. Please contact us at jboyer@elchebarchicago.com if interested.
There is a parking lot located directly across from the restaurant with limited availability. Street parking available, as well as valet services at Soho House around the corner on Green Street.
Public transit
CTA Green & Pink Lines -- Morgan CTA Blue Line -- Grand
Renseignements supplémentaires:
5à7, Accès chaise roulante, Apéritif et coquetel, Assis au comptoir, Bar complet, Bar/Lounge, Bière, Droit de bouchon, Foyer intérieur, La table du chef, Non-fumeur, Salle à manger privée, Terrasse, Terrasse/Manger à l'extérieur, Vin
48oz Porterhouse RR Ranch Washington State255,00 $ US
Creekstone Farms
Certified Black Angus | Kansas
8oz Filet & Dada Sauce61,00 $ US
8oz Filet & 'Surf & Turf'90,00 $ US
1/2 Lobster Tail, Lobster Diavola Butter
14oz Prime Center Cut Ribeye 69,00 $ US
32oz Prime Dry Aged Bone-In Ribeye145,00 $ US
Sides
Beef Fat Fries
Garlic, Parmesan, Chimi Aioli
Papas Bravas
Pimenton Aioli, Aged Cheddar, Scallions
Japanese Sweet Potatoes
Vinegar Caramel, Chimichurri
L'opinion de 2 171 personnes
Évaluation globale (notes et commentaires)
Seul·e·s les client·e·s qui ont déjà visité ce restaurant peuvent soumettre des commentaires avec des notes
4.7
4,7 selon des cotes récentes
4,6Nourriture
4,7Service
4,7Ambiance
4,2Valeur
Bruit • Moyen
2 171 commentaires
S
Stan
Chicago
1 commentaire
5.0
1 commentaire
A mangé au restaurant aujourd'hui
Cote globale 5
Nourriture 5
Service 5
Ambiance 5
The entire staff made my wife feel very special on her birthday, as this is her favorite restaurant in Chicago….kudos to El Che once again.
Ce commentaire est-il utile?
P
Pamela
VIP
Grand Boston
21 commentaires
5.0
21 commentaires
Y est allé il y a 2 jours
Cote globale 5
Nourriture 5
Service 5
Ambiance 5
Exquisite food and beautiful space. The highlight of the dinner was the waiter. Nico was extremely attentive and welcoming!
El Che Steakhouse & BarA répondu il y a 2 jours
Pamela, thank you for your kind words! We’re delighted that you enjoyed both the food and ambiance, and we’ll be sure to pass your compliments along to Nico—he’ll be thrilled to hear it. We look forward to welcoming you back for another memorable evening!
Best regards,
El Che Team
Ce commentaire est-il utile?
D
David
Chicago
1 commentaire
5.0
1 commentaire
Y est allé il y a 3 jours
Cote globale 5
Nourriture 5
Service 5
Ambiance 5
It was so good and we had a lovely time. Will be coming back soon
El Che Steakhouse & BarA répondu il y a 2 jours
We're so glad you had a lovely experience at El Che, David! Come dine with us again soon and let us know which dishes are your favorite - so far!
Best,
The El Che Team
Ce commentaire est-il utile?
C
Christine
Chicago
2 commentaires
5.0
2 commentaires
Y est allé il y a 3 jours
Cote globale 5
Nourriture 5
Service 4
Ambiance 5
Had an amazing experience with a great wine list! We would love to come back and try some more of their delicious food
El Che Steakhouse & BarA répondu il y a 2 jours
Thanks for rating us 5 stars, Christine! We're so glad that you thoroughly enjoyed your experience at El Che, and even more ecstatic that you appreciated our South American wine list. Come dine with us again soon and tell us what you've yet to try on the menu!
Best,
The El Che Team
Ce commentaire est-il utile?
R
ROBERT
VIP
Chicago
348 commentaires
5.0
348 commentaires
Y est allé il y a 4 jours
Cote globale 5
Nourriture 5
Service 5
Ambiance 5
El Che never disappoints. We loved the grilled oysters, the sweetbreads, and the NY strip. And definitely order the beef fat fries to go with anything! Do good.
El Che Steakhouse & BarA répondu il y a 2 jours
We're so glad that you keep returning to El Che, Robert! The Grilled Oysters, Sweetbreads, and Prime NY Strip is a solid Che culinary journey. Thank you for believing in our Beef Fat Fries just as much as we do! Come dine with us again soon!
Best,
The El Che Team
Ce commentaire est-il utile?
L
Liz
VIP
Chicago
28 commentaires
5.0
28 commentaires
Y est allé il y a 4 jours
Cote globale 5
Nourriture 5
Service 5
Ambiance 5
I hadn’t been here and years and was excited to come back, it was excellent all around. Service, pace, food, atmosphere. I’m always hesitant to order a dry aged bone in rib eye because of the cost and of course you want it to be perfect, and this was! Thanks for the awesome meal.
Ce commentaire est-il utile?
J
Jacob
Chicago
1 commentaire
5.0
1 commentaire
Y est allé il y a 4 jours
Cote globale 5
Nourriture 5
Service 5
Ambiance 5
Everything was amazing! Couldn’t recommend El Che more!
Ce commentaire est-il utile?
A
Alex
Chicago
9 commentaires
5.0
9 commentaires
Y est allé il y a 4 jours
Cote globale 5
Nourriture 5
Service 5
Ambiance 4
El Che was a good experience, it is a little dark inside and I ordered truffle on my dishes that i could barely tell were on there due to the lighting, other than that. Great food, atmosphere pretty solid. I would return again for the Mar De Plata but For $800+ for two people I was not blown away.
El Che Steakhouse & BarA répondu il y a 2 jours
Alex, we appreciate your feedback and are glad to hear you enjoyed the food and atmosphere. We understand how lighting can impact the dining experience and will keep that in mind. Your thoughts on the Mar de Plata and overall value are invaluable to us—we’re always striving to deliver an experience that truly wows. Hope to have you back soon!
Best regards,
El Che Team
Ce commentaire est-il utile?
s
sasha
Chicago
1 commentaire
5.0
1 commentaire
Y est allé il y a 5 jours
Cote globale 5
Nourriture 5
Service 5
Ambiance 5
Great service & Connor was a great server? My steak was a little overcooked by the staff did a great job with brining me a new one and the food was really good :) I would definitely come back!
Ce commentaire est-il utile?
OT
Client d'OpenTable
VIP
Chicago
25 commentaires
3.0
25 commentaires
Y est allé il y a 5 jours
Cote globale 3
Nourriture 3
Service 3
Ambiance 4
Walking into El Che, the ambiance is stunning, with dim candlelight creating a romantic and cozy atmosphere. We were greeted promptly by the hostess and seated shortly after. I took the booth, as it’s understood who sits there in our relationship. My husband sat in the chair across from me, as there wasn’t enough room for both of us on the booth side.
I ordered the half seafood platter, which is as visually stunning as it’s hyped to be—definitely video-worthy. The sauce was phenomenal, and most of the seafood was excellent. However, it’s very dark in the restaurant, so when I took my first bite of the lobster tail, I didn’t fully notice how charred it was. That bite ended up being overwhelmingly bitter, like eating poison—it was absolutely disgusting. While the photo may not look as bad, I believe I had taken the biggest, most charred bite right away, which made it worse.
I showed the lobster to a staff member who came to check in on us, though he wasn’t our server. I explained that it was extremely charred, and he responded that the lobster is cooked on an open fire and that, even if they redid it, it would always come out the same way. I didn’t want to argue or disrupt my date, so I left it at that and cut around the burnt parts. Still, for a dish priced near $100, with only two scallops, two clams, and one burnt lobster tail, I feel it didn’t live up to the hype or the value.
The Valentine’s Day drink special, “Rude Boy,” featuring Mezcal, was a highlight and very enjoyable. Our server checked on us periodically and provided attentive service throughout the evening.
While the atmosphere and portions of the evening were enjoyable, the overly charred lobster tail and lack of value for the price make me unsure about returning. If this is how the dish is meant to be, it would be helpful for management to clarify that upfront—especially since the viral photos and videos online do not reflect this level of char. I’d also suggest reconsidering this cooking approach
Ce commentaire est-il utile?
FAQ
Le restaurant El Che Steakhouse & Bar a été coté 4,7 étoiles par 2171 clients d'OpenTable.
El Che Steakhouse & Bar propose des cartes-cadeaux que vous pouvez acheter ici.
Oui, vous pouvez généralement réserver ce restaurant en choisissant la date, l'heure et la taille du groupe sur OpenTable.
There is a parking lot located directly across from the restaurant with limited availability. Street parking available, as well as valet services at Soho House around the corner on Green Street.
Public transit
CTA Green & Pink Lines -- Morgan CTA Blue Line -- Grand
Options de paiement
American Express, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Renseignements supplémentaires:
5à7, Accès chaise roulante, Apéritif et coquetel, Assis au comptoir, Bar complet, Bar/Lounge, Bière, Droit de bouchon, Foyer intérieur, La table du chef, Non-fumeur, Salle à manger privée, Terrasse, Terrasse/Manger à l'extérieur, Vin
Semi-private dining room that seats up to 25 guests. Buyouts and large party reservations available. Please contact us at jboyer@elchebarchicago.com if interested.
