El Che Steakhouse & Bar

Name: El Che Steakhouse & Bar
Address: 845 W Washington Blvd, Chicago, IL, United States, 60607
Telephone: (872) 320-4912
Price range: $50 and over
Rating: 4.7

4.7

2083 Reviews

$50 and over

Steakhouse

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2 people

Dec 16, 2024

7:00 p.m.

Booked 65 times today

Good for special occasions
Good for business meals
Hot spot

Located just beyond the West Loop’s famed “restaurant row,” El Che Steakhouse & Bar is Chicago's go-to destination for steak, seafood, and live-fire cooking. The restaurant is modeled after Executive Chef/Partner John Manion’s fascination with Argentinean asados: traditional backyard barbecues surrounding the flame. A 12-foot custom-built grill serves as the centerpiece for this downtown asado which embraces South American-tinged meats, seasonal vegetables, fresh seafood, and of course, steak. The hearth also serves as the heart of the restaurant’s experiences such as dining at the Hearth Table.

Join us for happy hour at our cocktail bar, featuring signature cocktails and fiery bar bites or indulge in a glass of wine from the country’s only South American wine list. No matter what you choose, El Che brings the heat seven nights a week.

For large groups, private events, birthdays, or celebrations, email us info@elchechicago.com.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Steakhouse, Argentinean, Seafood
Hours of Operation
Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri, Sun 5:00 pm–6:00 pm
Phone number
(872) 320-4912
Website
http://elchechicago.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive Chef
John Manion
Private party facilities
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.

Location
845 W Washington Blvd, Chicago, IL 60607
Neighbourhood
West Loop
Cross Street
Between Green and Peoria
Parking details
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
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.7Service
4.6Ambience
4.3Value

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Review summary

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El Che Steakhouse & Bar delivers an authentic Argentinian dining experience with "the best steak in the states" and a lively atmosphere. Guests rave about the "perfectly cooked" steaks, Italian beef empanadas, and creative seafood dishes. The attentive service and unique open flame grill add to its "spectacular" appeal, making it a go-to for special occasions.

2,083 Reviews

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Eduardo
Fort Lauderdale
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent Food and Service. We will be back. Amazing Experience and delicious..
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Nicole
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing steakhouse! The ambiance was incredible, and the food was absolutely delicious. Every plate we tried was carefully crafted to perfection, showcasing exceptional flavor. 10/10 recommend—can’t wait to go back!
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Morgan
Chicago
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything about my visit was wonderful. The service and food will absolutely have me returning
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Ryan
Chicago
44 reviews
vip
3.0
44 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Overpriced! The food is average. My NY steak was not seasoned properly and had no taste. Meat was chewy, with gristle which was not appetizing for $76. The vegetable (sweet potato) was greasy and nothing special. The empanadas wasn’t great either. On the other hand, Service was good. Overall, not worth what you pay. I do not recommend it.
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Manoj
New York City
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
First time eating here. Had an amazing experience. Wonderful staff and servers - had such a pleasant interaction with everyone. Food was excellent. Exactly what I hoped for. I will absolutely be coming back!
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Jonay
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic steakhouse with perfect drinks too. Highly recommend and our service was absolutely amazing. Seriously cannot wait to come back and bring some friends!
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Maryam
Chicago
8 reviews
2.0
8 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Variety was limited. Sides and appetizers were minimal. Food taste was just ok. service was great and very attentive.
El Che Steakhouse & BarResponded 4 days ago
Hello! I'm sorry you found our menu limiting. We love what we do and we focus on doing that as well as we possibly we can. We change the menu quite frequently depending on seasonality and inspiration so there will certainly be more and different dishes for you to try in the near future. Please consider joining us again so we can show you all the new things we're excited about. Cheers.
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Laurie
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Outstanding food! One of the best meals I had. The service was top notch
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JOYCE
Chicago
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The filet, cooked rare for my spouse and medium-rare for me, was quite simply the best we have ever eaten, in a long lifetime of eating steak. Special thanks to Connor for his friendly and attentive service and for his tremendous knowledge of Latin American wines!
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Susan
Chicago
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The waitstaff was friendly & attentive. When we described what kind of wine we like; he asked the sommelier & it was a miss. He then came back with a great wine. The salad & 2 potato dishes were excellent. The steak (what we were most excited about, given how infamous Argentina is for good steak), was utterly flavorless! We chose the most expensive, highest quality 32oz rib eye. It was cooked perfectly (medium rare). Just so disappointing!
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2 people

Dec 16, 2024

7:00 p.m.

Booked 65 times today

845 W Washington Blvd, Chicago, IL 60607

Additional information

Cross Street
Between Green and Peoria
Neighbourhood
West Loop
Hours of Operation
Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri, Sun 5:00 pm–6:00 pm
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Steakhouse, Argentinean, Seafood
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
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
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
John Manion
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://elchechicago.com/
Phone number
(872) 320-4912
Private party facilities
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.

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Empanadas

Chorizo

Oysters

Classicos

Empanadas

Grilled Seafood

Oysters

Mar de Plata

Grilled Shellfish Parrillada

Meats

Chorizo

Sweetbreads

Marrow Bone

Tira de Asado

Charred Quail

Steaks

48oz Porterhouse RR Ranch Washington StateUS$255.00

Creekstone Farms

8oz Filet & Dada SauceUS$61.00

8oz Filet & 'Surf & Turf'US$90.00

14oz Prime Center Cut Ribeye US$69.00

32oz Prime Dry Aged Bone-In RibeyeUS$145.00

Sides

Beef Fat Fries

Papas Bravas

Japanese Sweet Potatoes

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