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.
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 2 168 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
2 168 commentaires
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David
Chicago
1 commentaire
5.0
1 commentaire
Y est allé il y a 1 jour
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 aujourd'hui
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
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Christine
Chicago
2 commentaires
5.0
2 commentaires
Y est allé il y a 1 jour
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 aujourd'hui
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
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ROBERT
VIP
Chicago
348 commentaires
5.0
348 commentaires
Y est allé il y a 2 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 aujourd'hui
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
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Liz
VIP
Chicago
28 commentaires
5.0
28 commentaires
Y est allé il y a 2 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.
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Jacob
Chicago
1 commentaire
5.0
1 commentaire
Y est allé il y a 2 jours
Cote globale 5
Nourriture 5
Service 5
Ambiance 5
Everything was amazing! Couldn’t recommend El Che more!
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Alex
Chicago
9 commentaires
5.0
9 commentaires
Y est allé il y a 2 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.
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sasha
Chicago
1 commentaire
5.0
1 commentaire
Y est allé il y a 3 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!
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Client d'OpenTable
VIP
Chicago
25 commentaires
3.0
25 commentaires
Y est allé il y a 3 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
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Sam
Chicago
2 commentaires
5.0
2 commentaires
Y est allé il y a 4 jours
Cote globale 5
Nourriture 5
Service 5
Ambiance 5
I just went here for our anniversary and it was an excellent experience. The food was amazing. The grilled shellfish platter was one of the best dishes I’ve had in my life. We had a little bit of a later reservation so the kitchen was closing soon after our appetizers but our server made sure to get our entree order in and did not make us feel rushed at all. He brought us out some desert and even a little toast to celebrate our anniversary. Our busboy as well noticed that our table was uneven and fixed it without being asked. Even the manager was attentive and stopped by the table to see how everything was. I will 1000% be back for the excellent service and amazing food.
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Martin
Chicago
1 commentaire
5.0
1 commentaire
Y est allé il y a 5 jours
Cote globale 5
Nourriture 5
Service 5
Ambiance 5
The food was excellent and the service top notch! The tartare was great, and served with endive leaves to accommodate a gluten allergy. The NY strip was perfectly cooked and the sauce on the lobster tails was next level.
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FAQ
Le restaurant El Che Steakhouse & Bar a été coté 4,7 étoiles par 2168 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
Chef de cuisine
John Manion
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.
