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

2077 Reviews

$50 and over

Steakhouse

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2 people

Dec 12, 2024

7:00 p.m.

Booked 76 times today

Good for special occasions
Good for business meals
Great for creative cocktails

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

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.7Service
4.6Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

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.

2,077 Reviews

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Maryam
Chicago
8 reviews
2.0
8 reviews
Dined 1 day 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.
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Laurie
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 1 day 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 2 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 3 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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Tulessa
Atlanta Metro
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
El Che will definitely be seeing us again. The ambiance was very sexy. Geneva was our server and she did an amazing job explaining the menu and giving recommendations. Her attention to detail and friendless was superb.
El Che Steakhouse & BarResponded 3 days ago
Thanks for sharing, Tulessa! We do our best to bring the good vibes for date night. We're so happy that Geneva took great care of your party and we'll pass along your kind words. Please come dine with us again soon and tell us what your favorite dishes are (so far)! Best, The El Che Team
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Tremayne
Chicago
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Very good service. Good crowd. Food was good excellent!
El Che Steakhouse & BarResponded 2 days ago
Thanks for rating us four stars! We're so glad that you thoroughly enjoyed your experience at El Che. Dine with us again soon! Best, The El Che Team
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Jack
Chicago
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We went here for our 2 year wedding anniversary. We got the party steak, which was delicious, with plenty to take home and enjoy later. The bone marrow appetizer is a must, and the quail was very good, too. After seeing other tables order the CAMPÉONS SUNDAE, we had to try it. It did not disappoint. Our waiter was very attentive and kind. Would definitely recommend el Che to friends and family for a date night or a small group dinner.
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Christopher
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Couldn’t have asked for a better experience from this amazing steakhouse. We received the best service from the server who had great wine recommendations. The manager even stopped by and was super nice. We enjoyed the NY strip, surf & turf (the seafood butter I could drink by the gallon) and an amazing flan. You cannot go wrong here. Worth every penny.
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Jeronimo
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The service was great but the food was mid. If you want better quality steaks look elsewhere e
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PATRICIA
Chicago
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Service and food was over the top amazing. Noise level in the general dining area was a bit too loud to hear a presentation in the semi private dining area for our corporate dinner.
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El Che Steakhouse & Bar is rated 4.7 stars by 2077 OpenTable diners.

El Che Steakhouse & Bar does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

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Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 12, 2024

7:00 p.m.

Booked 76 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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El Che Steakhouse & Bar

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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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