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El Che Steakhouse & Bar, Chicago, IL

El Che Steakhouse & Bar

4.7
4.7
2083 Reviews
$50 and over
Steakhouse
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El Che Steakhouse & Bar

4.7
$50 and over
Steakhouse
West Loop

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 64 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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Menu

Classicos

  • Empanadas

    Italian Beef or Truffle Fugazza

    Grilled Seafood

    • Oysters

      Smoked Onion Aioli, Bacon, Chips

      Mar de Plata

      • Grilled Shellfish Parrillada

        Head-On Shrimp, Seared Scallops, Grilled Oysters, Charred Lobster Tails, Shellfish Butter, "Que Lluvia" Papas Fritas

        Meats

        • Chorizo

          Salsa Criolla

          • Sweetbreads

            Charred Lemon, Smoked Salt, Salsa Criolla

            • Marrow Bone

              Gremolata, Horseradish, Ciabatta

              • Tira de Asado

                Cross-Cut Short Ribs, Red Chimichurri

                • Charred Quail

                  Red Chimichurri, Hot Honey, Giadrdiniera Aioli

                  Steaks

                  Served with Smoked Salt & Chimichurri

                  • 48oz Porterhouse RR Ranch Washington StateUS$255.00

                    Creekstone Farms

                    Certified Black Angus | Kansas

                    • 8oz Filet & Dada SauceUS$61.00

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

                        1/2 Lobster Tail, Lobster Diavola Butter

                        • 14oz Prime Center Cut Ribeye US$69.00

                          • 32oz Prime Dry Aged Bone-In RibeyeUS$145.00

                            Sides

                            • Beef Fat Fries

                              Garlic, Parmesan, Chimi Aioli

                              • Papas Bravas

                                Pimenton Aioli, Aged Cheddar, Scallions

                                • Japanese Sweet Potatoes

                                  Vinegar Caramel, Chimichurri

                                  Last updated: June 10, 2024

                                  What 2,083 people are saying

                                  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

                                  Noise • Moderate

                                  Review summary

                                  AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                  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

                                  1. 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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                                  2. 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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                                  3. 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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                                  4. 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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                                  5. 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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                                  6. 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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                                  7. 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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                                  8. 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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                                  9. 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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                                  10. 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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                                  FAQs

                                  El Che Steakhouse & Bar is rated 4.7 stars by 2083 OpenTable diners.

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

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

                                  A photo of El Che Steakhouse & Bar restaurant

                                  El Che Steakhouse & Bar

                                  4.7
                                  $50 and over
                                  Steakhouse
                                  West Loop

                                  Make a reservation

                                  2 people
                                  7:00 p.m.
                                  Booked 64 times today
                                  Google Map for El Che Steakhouse & Bar

                                  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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