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Al's Char-House, La Grange, IL

Al's Char-House

3.8
3.8
80 Reviews
$30 and under
Steakhouse
  • Romantic
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood gem
Al’s Char-House in LaGrange is as close to a steakhouse saloon you can get east of the Mississippi. The cowboy atmosphere will take you back to the Wild West era. Appetizers include the ever popular onion blossom, potato skins, buffalo wings and a combo if you can’t make up your mind which to choose. To give the best experience from the ranch, steaks at Al’s Char-House are aged at least 21 days and hand-cut. Once perfectly seasoned and expertly grilled, the steaks are something not to be forgotten. A popular option is the Jack Daniel’s marinated steak. Al’s Char-House can also help with events with party packages as well as cocktail and hors d’oeuvres parties. Whether you go for a sandwich or the whopper 56-ounce steak that few can finish in one sitting, this steakhouse and saloon is one not to miss.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse, Steak, Seafood
  • Phone number
    (708) 354-6255
  • Dress code
    Business Casual

What 80 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

3.8
3.8 based on all time ratings
  • 4Food
  • 4Service
  • 4Ambience
  • 3.8Value

NoiseModerate

80 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 19, 2019

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    Place was real dark. People next to us had to use the flashlight on there cellphone to read the menu. Stuffed portabello mushroom appetizer was burnt and salty, salad was swimming in water. Wife and I split a 16oz prime rib and cheesy garlic potatoes. Potatoes where in a separate dish, and no spoon to dish it out. Got charged $4.50 sharing fee. They did not even split the plate for us. Sharing fee was listed under the combo platter but waitress said it applied to the whole menu, even though it was not at the top or bottom. Carpet leading to the basement (where the restaurant is located) looked like it had not been cleaned in 20 years, maybe that is why the keep the restaurant dark. Made the reservations here and noted it was my wife's birthday. When we arrived I mentioned we had reservations, she did not even check for it. Will definitely not be going back.

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  2. KellyR

    Chicago

    13 reviews

    4.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on September 9, 2019

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Pretty expensive for a Monday night but very tasty. I wish you could buy 1 kabob and not 2 as an option for less $. It was way too much food. 2 of my children and I ate the meat the next day for dinner.

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  3. sdsu98

    Chicago

    40 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    40 reviews

    Dined on September 7, 2019

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We were seated and greeted by our server very quickly. All the food and drinks came out hit and pretty fast. The lobster tail was slightly overdone so was the special whipped potato. Steaks were just about perfect.

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  4. dine4fun

    Chicago

    93 reviews

    4.0

    93 reviews

    Dined on August 26, 2019

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was very good, have been coming here for last 20 years plus, and the service was great.

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  5. FrankM

    Chicago

    6 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on August 25, 2019

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Are server was Roberto. Service was excellent. Had Sunday special stuffed pork chops. 3 large pork chops. My wife had the bar b que chicken also large portion. Both dinners very good. Been to Al's before. Also will ask for Roberto for server

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  6. JoannaG

    Los Angeles

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 11, 2019

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great place! Enormous meal portions so it is a great value!!

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  7. giggy69

    Chicago

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 31, 2019

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Pretty good pork chops with mixed vegetables and black bean soup.

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  8. EdgarS

    Chicago

    4 reviews

    2.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on July 27, 2019

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    This restaurant is hit or miss. the first time I dined here the service was good and the food was delicious. this time going back the service was lacking our waiter took his sweet time to bring out our meal after we had an appetizer. He said he didn't know why the kitchen wasn't cooking the food faster. The restaurant wasn't even full it wasn't that busy lots of empty tables. Be awhile before I go back.

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  9. JohnM

    San Francisco

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 27, 2019

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    Al’s use to be a great value, but unfortunately they missed the mark. Ambience missing and food quality was not up to the cost.

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on July 13, 2019

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    Saturday night at 6:45pm and they weren’t busy. We were seated a few minutes after arriving. Our waiter was quick to greet us. We ordered the artichoke cheese dip. It was ok. Soups and salads came out timely after. Onion soup was great. Then we waited a long time for our meals. Too long for a place that wasn’t busy. When our meals were finally brought out, the steaks were cooked per order but the potatoes sides weren’t hot. Overall the food was good.

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Al's Char-House is rated 3.8 stars by 80 OpenTable diners.

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Google Map for Al's Char-House

32 S. LaGrange Road, La Grange, IL 60525

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    La Grange
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse, Steak, Seafood
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
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