III Forks - Chicago Restaurant - Chicago, IL

III Forks - Chicago

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Address:
Upper Randolph a180 North Field Boulvard
Chicago, IL 60601

Neighborhood:
Downtown / Loop

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Cuisine:
Steakhouse

Price: $31 to $50

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III Forks - Chicago Details

Dining Style: Fine Dining
Website: http://3forks.com
Email: chicago@iiiforks.com
Phone: (312) 938-4303
Hours of Operation: Dinner: Sunday - Thursday: 5:00pm - 10:00pm, Friday & Saturday: 5:00pm - 11:00pm.
Rooftop Lounge 4pm to Midnight daily (Weather Permitting)
Payment Options: AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Cuisine: Steakhouse, Steak, Seafood
Executive Chef: Billy Caruso
Dress Code: Business Casual
Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
Additional Details: Banquet/Private Rooms, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Fireplace, Full Bar, Gluten-free Menu, Late Night, Non-Smoking Restaurant, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Personal wines welcome, Personal wines welcome (corkage fee applies), Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
Special Events & Promotions: Please contact our Events Coordinator, Shawn Farmer @ (312) 938-4309

Getting there

Cross Street: Benton Place
Parking: Valet
Parking Details: Valet $12.00
East on Upper Randolph St
Left on N. Field Blvd
Located in Lake Shore East

A word from III Forks - Chicago

III Forks, one of the nation's USDA Prime Steakhouses, is located at the Village Market in Lakeshore East, just north of Millennium Park in beautiful downtown Chicago. This modern restaurant is simply sizzling with style and provides the perfect setting for upscale dining, rooftop lounging, private… parties and special events. III Forks is a contemporary evolution of the classic steakhouse featuring USDA Prime Beef, ocean-fresh seafood and locally sourced Midwest fare. Less than half of one percent of all US beef makes the III Forks Prime quality grade. This leads to great steaks that offer abundant marbling, juiciness, tenderness and superior flavor.

III Forks also offers an impressive venue for private affairs. Three private dining rooms will be available for corporate meetings, seated social gatherings and cocktail receptions. The rooftop lounge is also available for private parties of up to 150 guests.Continued

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"Very good food, ambience, service, etc., but pretty pricey. Was particularly surprised that they don't validate the parking."
Dined on 3/12/2014
"Service was very slow, the waitress forgot some of the order waited forever my drinks even though it was ordered first.The waitress didn't even have the courtesy to tell us that one of the drinks we ordered was unavailable until we ask about it minutes later. The bartender was unfriendly and rushed"
Dined on 3/5/2014
"III Forks is a never fail excellent choice for dining."
Dined on 3/3/2014
"Great food and wine. Excellent service. Love the decor with floor to ceiling windows and a cozy fireplace. My filet was cooked perfectly. I went with a small group. We wanted to take our time and we never felt rushed."
Dined on 3/1/2014
"MY experience was superb. The food and service was excellent!"
Dined on 3/1/2014
"My boyfriend and I had a wonderful time. I took him there for his birthday and everything was delicious.from the Scallops, Crabcake, to the III Forks Salad..the Scallop had this bacon jam on it..OMG delicious.we both ordered the signature bone in ribeye with spinach and 6 cheese potatoes...perfect as well..dessert and drinks we good too..I spent about $300 with tip but it was worth every penny..you only live once right...it was a little hard to find and the parking lot a little scary..next time we will valet"
Dined on 3/1/2014
"I do not see how this restaurant is in business. The food is ok, at the prices it should be, but all prices are about 20-25 percent over market."
Dined on 2/27/2014
"Best steak ever had no doubt... Perfectly cooked and appetizers were amazing along with the bread and butter"
Dined on 2/14/2014
"I booked III Forks in order to try another one of the great steak houses in Chicago. The food, especially the steak is superb and matched only by comparable high-priced steak houses in Chicago. Our service was impeccable and the decor is on-point with a modern, un-stuffy chop house. My only drawback is that I went for a business dinner and expected, more of a gentlemen's steak house, but what it felt like was more romantic than expected. Granted, there is a fine line between the two sometimes, but I'm not sure I would go back for a business dinner, unless in a larger group. I, would however, take a date there for a special occasion. Also, the location is extremely difficult to get to and very few taxis know where it is located."
Dined on 2/18/2014
"Great spot for wine and dinner with an old romance!"
Dined on 2/14/2014
"The service and staff was great. The food was good, but for the price it should have been better. My ribeye wasn't didn't have much marble to it and a fair amount of fat. Not to mention I ordered med-rare and it came out cool in the center. The Sea bass was good. I was just disappointed in the quality and portion of food for the price tag."
Dined on 2/14/2014
"I entertained some business contacts at III Forks. It was a snowy Monday and the restaurant was very slow. The service was fine, but the meal was not good. My guest wanted a New York strip but they were out and they were also out of two other types of steak. The tomatoes were overly ripe and not firm, the steaks were over cooked, and the asparagus was tough and stringy. I have eaten at III Forks before and had a wonderful meal, but this was not their night."
Dined on 2/17/2014
"I went here for Valentines day for dinner and maybe that is why the service was not great. There were no decorations or sweet music to even remotely say that it was Valentines day or a special occasion. The server did not say anything about the occasion, only put a menu in front of me and my boyfriend that had the valentines day menu on it. I ordered a petite filet mignon, and my boyfriend ordered a regular portion of the same thing and we both stated we wanted it cooked medium well. However, when I got my steak it was totally burned, while my boyfriends was cooked right. They did not have any special deserts in honor of valentines day either. Overall, it was my first time going to III Forks and my last time."
Dined on 2/14/2014
"Very romantic Setting. Close to others in dining area but still felt like private dining. Food was excellent and did not take long to prepare. The only negative was that our seat was close by the door and we received cold drafts when people were coming and going."
Dined on 2/15/2014
"We had a great experience and have always had a good time at III Forks. I should have sent my steak back but we were short on time. My medium rare was still cold on the inside and it had a fatty piece in the middle (Filet). The salads are very small for a lot of money but overall we still really enjoyed it."
Dined on 2/14/2014
"Go give it a try for yourself, III Forks will not disappoint!"
Dined on 2/14/2014
"Had a great curved booth overlooking the restaurant and bar area. Our waitress was amazing and we had a great time"
Dined on 2/14/2014
"Great once we found it. We went before a show and parked at Wabash and Randolph and walked. The walk was longer than expected. Location is 1 block northwest the BCBS building. We all had great steaks and sides. Desserts were good to share."
Dined on 2/13/2014
"We went to III Forks after the theatre and were extremely pleased with the restaurant. The food, service, ambiance was outstanding. Steaks were done perfectly, scallops with bacon jam was to die for! The 6 cheese baked potato was awesome. Great restaurant for a special occasion and wonderful time."
Dined on 1/19/2014
"Loved this place and will def be returning! I have my key favorite steakhouses around Chicago and this has been added to the list. Great food and we loved the atmosphere."
Dined on 1/31/2014
"Very nice place, excellent food and wonderful waitress"
Dined on 1/31/2014
"Four individuals who eat out twice a week (at least) Two ordered sea bass- the middle was the consistency of pudding and had to be sent back for a bit more cooking. Once cooked it was okay. One ordered pork chop which was RAW. Sent back and cooked. One ordered octopus which was burned. Wow, all four dinners were a disaster with no apologies from the Chef. We've tried the Steak on another occasion and it was mediocre. No more chances."
Dined on 1/31/2014
"My wife and I were in Chicago visiting family. We had an evening to ourselves and wanted a restaurant close to where we were staying. We picked the right place. We selected the restaurant week menu. Great choice."
Dined on 1/25/2014
"My husband and I went for restaurant week but we will return!! The scallop appetizer tasted just like the scallops you get in the northeast not the scallops usually served in Chicago. The filets were sublime and perfectly cooked, thanks to a perfect discription by our waitress. The asparagus were perfect and the order could easily serve 2. IIIFORKS is a contemporary wonderful place to DINE,"
Dined on 1/28/2014
"Our wait staff was outstanding and attentive. My customer was very impressed, so thank you."
Dined on 1/29/2014
"Went for restaurant week. Food was amazing! Had the scallops. Barrata tomatoes which were so tasty! Had steak and brussel sprouts. So good!!! Got a side of the 6 cheese potatoes. Outstanding! Highly recommend this spot."
Dined on 1/28/2014
"we had a business dinner here and the food, service and ambience were perfect. I would not hesitate to go again and to bring a large group of people. The wine choices were excellent and there was a variety of food to choose from."
Dined on 1/27/2014
"We celebrated a very important birthday in your Poker Room...it was perfect! Best scallops EVER, literally, and everything else was very fine as well!"
Dined on 1/27/2014
"The food was very good but, when we were ready to leave, my wife and I had to search the coat racks for >10 minutes to find our coats. The hostess had taken them (and those of a few others) when we arrived and given us a coat check. When we came to retrieve our coats, the hanger with our coat check number had someone else's coat. All the hanger racks were jammed and I felt sorry for the young assistant to the hostess who tried to help but had been placed in an impossible situation. We searched "coat-to- coat" and ultimately found ours in two separate racks - neither of which was the rack on which our original coat check number was located. Even allowing for the fact that it was a busy Saturday evening, the episode was disappointing."
Dined on 1/25/2014
"We had one of the best meals we've ever had in Chicago during restaurant week--and we are frequent visitors from Rockford. There were four of us dining, and everyone had an excellent meal. The service was outstanding. Our waiter was very friendly and welcoming and stood in as group photographer at the end of the evening. So glad the Chicago Tribune suggested III Forks. We we definitely return and look forward to eating outdoors although our table near the fireplace was a perfect spot on a frigid Chicago evening!"
Dined on 1/25/2014
"Food was poor .I had the NY strip and my date had the roast chicken. Not worth the dollar. Go to Erie or Mastros for the same price and 10xs the quality"
Dined on 1/24/2014
"The food was over cooked and over seasoned. Only way I'd go back is in the summer for the rooftop view."
Dined on 1/24/2014
"We dined with some friends on a cold January evening. We have dined at this restaurant a number of times in the last 12 months. Food has been excellent every time. This place is a little hard to find if one is not that familiar with newer Chicago neighborhoods as it is located in the Lakeshore East area of downtown Chicago. Many restaurants call to confirm reservations. This place called me the next day to make sure I had a good experience. That was a nice touch."
Dined on 1/19/2014
"My husband and I have enjoyed several dinners here in the last two years and every time the food has been excellent. The service has been superb. We have had the filet several times and it has been amazing every time. The signature items are delicious as well. We will continue to visit this fine restaurant again and again. Thank you III Forks-Chicago for always providing my husband and I with a great dining experience. The only reason this time I rated the service a 4 star instead of a 5 was I noticed a little difference. Our server usually in-between courses would dust the crumbs off of the table. This time it didn't happen. This was the only negative part of our dining experience. Overall though EXCELLENT!!"
Dined on 1/18/2014
"The Scallop Appetizer was outstanding. The mix of onions, bacon and bourbon topped off the Scallops so very nice. The Ahi Appetizer was delicious as well. Very nice Old Fashion from the bar made with one of my favorite Rye whiskies from Utah, High West. Wedge salad was so tasty and satisfying. My dinner mate rated his Filet as one of the top 5 he has ever had. I enjoyed my bone-in filet. The Blue Cheese Crumb on the bone-in filet was a little different from what I'm used too. It had slivered garlic with a little oil mixed with the blue cheese. It was good but different from what I was expecting. We very much enjoyed the experience and look forward to returning. We didn't order wine but the wine selection looks fantastic."
Dined on 1/17/2014
"First time to the restaurant .... Loved the ambiance! Food was fabulous . Would highly recommend."
Dined on 1/17/2014
"Great food, great service and at the top in hospitality. One of my favorite places ito dine."
Dined on 1/17/2014
"The food was great. The service was great. Everything was excellent. I recommend this restaurant."
Dined on 1/11/2014
"Definitely order the Seared Diver Scallop, Bourbon Bacon Jam, Radish Salad.....it was amazingly delicious!!! However, not about the Charred Prime Rib eye with King's butter :( Not sure what is in the King's butter that would make my Steak Sweet. I couldn't eat it."
Dined on 1/10/2014
"III Forks in Lakeshore East is a favorite culinary destination for us. Lovely, peaceful view........quiet but upbeat ambiance........food that is always superb........attentive wait staff.......sit at the bar, or in a booth, or a table overlooking the park.......always a win!"
Dined on 1/8/2014

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