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#21 ·
Interesting topic. I've never been to Ruth Chris', but I've heard good things, might have to give it a try soon. As of right now, I have to say Gibson's is my favorite steak. Wildfire is alright but Gibson's was better.
 
#22 ·
Assuming it is still around, I like Smith and Lewisnki's over by the House of Blues. One of my old colleagues was a manager at Mortons over by the Michigan Ave. bridge, and he hooked me up quite a bit, but I never felt Morton's was top tier quality. All around, I go with Gibsons if I want to drop a $50 on a prime cut.
 
#25 ·
For downtown, I suggest going to Hugo's Frog Bar and Fishhouse next door to Gibson's on Rush St. Having worked at both my opinion is that you get the same Gibson's prime steak in a more relaxed atmosphere without all the celebrity hubub and won't have to wait as long. Sit at the bar and ask for Foley or Greg, tell them Mike the former manager sent you and you will have a great experience, fantastic food, stellar service great atmosphere. If you sit in the dining room ask for Frank. Now if you find yourself in the Burr Ridge or Lincolnshire area I would suggest a new player in the prime steak game called Eddie Merlot's. Great Steaks and service. You won't be disappointed
 
Discussion starter · #26 ·
I'm up in Lincolnshire all the time. I'll give Eddie Merlot's a try for sure.

There's also a Hugo's Frog Bar at River's Casino in Des Plaines. All this talk about steak has me hungry. That blue cheese encrusted filet jmdog mentions sounds SO good!
 
#27 ·
Used to be the Chop House for me, last experience left a bit to be desired, but the first 8 were outstanding.

Not sure what the hype is about Ruth Chris' ... in my mind, you shouldn't have to butter your steak ... perfect steak should speak for itself. just my personal take.
 
#28 ·
Keefers is one of my favorites. All of them are similar -same beef, similar sides and a huge check. I've tried quite a few. My most disappointing one was Gene & Georgetti because they don't care about you unless you're a someone or if you frequent them often. If I'm paying that price, I expect decent service. If you're in Skokie or Wilmette, I like EJ's.
 
#33 ·
Well I broke the cherry Sat. at Gibsons in Oak Brook. I was impressed. When the waiter came by with the plate of meats. I thought this guy is pulling my leg those slabs were the size of hub caps. Potatoes the size of footballs. Ask for some cake you get a 1/4 of a cake. Had a great time. I will go back some time.
 
Discussion starter · #34 ·
StiffRichie said:
Speaking of carrot cake, ever had it from Hub 51? Venue is hopelessly overrated, but their carrot cake is BOMB.
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I've wondered about their food, Rick. I hear about that place all the time.
 
#35 ·
If i am going to go somewhere other than my grill for a steak. It's Gibson's. Chicago Cut bone-in Ribeye cooked on an infra-red grill. I'm drooling now. On the flip side, I have had the worst steak of my life at Wildfire. Complete garbage never to return. Every restaraunt has a bad day. But, I just can't go there ever again.
 
#37 ·
This may not be the best but the Flo's filet at Longhorn is a good reasonably priced steak. I have had them in different locations in 4 different states and have never been disappointed. ~JOE~
 
#38 ·
my house.
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been into hugos frog bar as of late. owned by gibsons so the steaks are great and have a wider selection of fish then the typical gibson steakhouse...case n point... crawfish mac n cheese.
if near rosemont I always choose mortons over gibsons since gibsons I find to be a little more cramped. david burkes prime downtown is on my list next.
 
#40 ·
The biggest, baddest, best, and most expensive steak dinner I ever had was at Smith and Wollensky. Its pricey but really good. Fulton's on the river was good, I think they're closed now. Since I like to eat til I pass out, I like to hit up those Brazilian steak houses. As others have said the Brazilian steak houses are much different than a classis steak house, but it definitely fills the meat fix. I prefer Texas de Brazil over Fogo de chao.
 
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