Cafe La Cave

Name: Cafe La Cave
Address: 2777 S. Mannheim Rd, Des Plaines, IL, United States, 60018
Telephone: (847) 827-7818
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.7

4.7

1188 Reviews

$31 to $50

Continental

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Cafe La Cave's chef de cuisine melds classic continental with today's contemporary tastes for sumptuous results.The menu features aged steaks, fresh seafood , signature entrees and desserts. like Steak Dianne and Bananas Foster, prepared at your table with dramatic flare.An extensive wine list offers the perfect accompaniment to your meal plus our sommelier can help in choosing a fine selection.and our impeccable wait staff caters to your every need to ensure your expectations are satisfied thoroughly. Please your palate and pamper your senses, come out of the ordinary and into Cafe La Cave. Experience it now!

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Feb 8, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 9 times today

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Takeout

(847) 827-7818

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Dining style
Casual Elegant
Cuisines
Continental, Steakhouse
Hours of operation
Dinner Tue–Thu 4:30 pm–8:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–9:00 pm Sun 4:30 pm–7:30 pm
Phone number
(847) 827-7818
Website
http://www.cafelacave.net/
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Chef Maron
Private party facilities
We believe in the highest level of hospitality and dazzling memorable events. Let us book any of your social or corporate events today.
Private party contact
Private Event Coordinator: (844) 506-0204

Location
2777 S. Mannheim Rd, Des Plaines, IL 60018
Neighborhood
Des Plaines
Cross street
Higgins and Touhy
Parking details
Valet
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

Escargot Bourguignon$14.00
Crab Cakes$18.00
Crab Cocktail$25.00
Shrimp Cocktail$19.00
Asian Beef Satay$15.00
Skewered Grilled Marinated Tenderloin strips with our own dark Soy Peanut Sauce
Oysters on the Half Shell$19.00
Shrimp de Jonghe$19.00
Scampi ala Cave$21.00
Scampi Diablo$21.00
Fried Calamari$17.00
Lightly breaded Calamari with Ancho Chili Remoulade

Soup

Baked French Onion Soup$10.00
Lobster Bisque$10.00

Salad

Caesar Salad a la Cave$10.00
Mixed Greens$9.50
with Choice of Dressing: Ranch, Blue Cheese, Raspberry Vinaigrette, Balsamic Vinaigrette

Seafood

Whole Dover Sole Francais
Lightly Floured and dipped in an egg mixture, pan seared and served with Toasted Almond Butter, Filleted Tableside
- Market
Atlantic Salmon$35.00
Pan seared served with braised Spinach and a Champagne-Tarragon Sauce
Seafood Medallions$40.00
Shrimp, Crab, and Scallops sautéed in a Lobster Brandy Sauce served with Risotto
Snapper$37.00
Pan seared with Shrimp, Capers, and Mushrooms in a Lemon Garlic Butter sauce

Steaks and Chops

Chateaubriand
Beef Tenderloin carved tableside, served with a bouquet of fresh vegetables with hollandaise and béarnaise sauce
- For Two$120.00
Steak au Poivre$41.00
8 Oz. Peppercorn encrusted Filet, Pan seared with our Brandy Mushroom Cream Sauce
Filet Mignon$41.00
with Bordelaise Sauce
Rack of Lamb
Mustard and Bread Crumb Crust, served with a bouquet of fresh vegetables with hollandaise and mint jelly
- For Two$120.00
Steak Diane (Cooked Table Side)$53.00
Tenderloin Medallion Gently Sautéed with Garlic, Shallots & Mushrooms finished off with Cognac
Bone In Rib Eye Steak$42.00
Au Jus
New York Strip Steak
Au Jus
- 14 oz$42.00

Entrée Specials

Chicken & Wild Mushroom Risotto$34.00
Pan Seared Chicken Breast on top of Creamy Risotto with wild Mushroom (Vegetarian available upon request)
Chicken Piccatta$33.00
Pan Seared Chicken Breast with Capers in a Lemon Garlic Butter Sauce served with Risotto
Pasta a la Cave$40.00

Sides

Dauphinoise Potatoes$8.00
Garlic Mashed Potatoes$7.00
Seasonal Vegetables$7.00
Wild Rice$7.00
Sautéed Spinach$7.00
Wild Mushroom Mac & Cheese$11.00
Baked Potato$7.00
Cave Fries$7.00
Sauteed Mushrooms$7.00
Asparagus$8.00

What 1,188 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
4.8Service
4.8Ambience
4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

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LisaW
Chicago
31 reviews
vip
5.0
31 reviews
Dined today
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing as always! So sad to say goodbye. Wishing the owners and their fabulous staff all the best!
MB
MichelleB
Chicago
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
overall4food3service5ambience5
Ambience was great however I was not impressed with food.
TB
ToddB
Des Moines
9 reviews
vip
4.0
9 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
overall4food5service4ambience3
It was a cool looking place but old. Dinner was delicious. However we smelled like garlic when we left because it’s very fragrant in there.
LM
LauraM
Chicago
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on January 27, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had the best time as always!! Going to definitely miss this place!
K
sheilaK
Orlando
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on January 26, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food & service. Will miss them when they close in March!
M
Mike60657
Orlando
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on January 23, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Sad to see you close. Our dinner was fantastic!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on January 21, 2023
overall5food5service3ambience5
What an incredible last meal to have at cafe la cave. Obviously very sad to hear they are closing. My husband and I had our wedding here in 2016 so this place holds a special place in our hearts. The food was absolute perfection and loved the gentleman playing music and singing. Beautiful ambiance!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on January 13, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The ambience of the restaurant is unique. The food and service were excellent. Considering the number of people at the restaurant, the noise level was minimal. Very good place to go for a quiet, romantic, or small group gathering.
A
Aliciamarie
Chicago
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on January 1, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing, elegant and one of a kind. Everything is always done with class and perfection. One of my favorite places
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on January 1, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The ambiance is what sold us. However, the food was absolutely amazing and at a great value. We will be back.
C
Cosmo
Naples
14 reviews
vip
2.0
14 reviews
Dined on December 31, 2022
overall2food1service1ambience4
food was cold service was poor, but it was new years eve.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on December 31, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We got married at Cafe La Cave 15 years ago and it was just as good on our anniversary as it was on our wedding day! Randy and Gus, take extreme pride in what they do to create a memorable experience every time! The staff is amazing, Tino is our favorite!! if you have not been, you are missing out!! Food is outstanding!!
A
Annie
New Orleans
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on December 31, 2022
overall4food3service5ambience5
Unique environment. Service was top-notch. Food was underwhelming considering the prices. First bite of scallop had a piece of shell which hurt my tooth when I bit down on it. Made me hesitant to go in for a second bite. Just ok…not sure I would return.
CH
CatherineH
Chicago
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on December 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always a great experience. Their service is stellar and the food it exceptional!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on December 22, 2022
overall4food5service4ambience5
First time dining here. Made a reservation a few months ago to dine after an event at the Allstate Arena. Upon arrival we were seated right away. The ambience is great and the dining room is exactly how I like it. Small. It did take some time for greeting and be provided a menu and have our drink order taken. The better half ordered a Paloma but we were told that they didn’t have the ingredients to make it. For an upscale bar, not having the grapefruit juice seemed a tad odd. The entrees took about 45 minutes to come out, but I feel the wait was worth it. We ordered the Steak Au Poivre and Steak Diane. Note: it’s not every day they make the Diane table side. Assuming it’s only on the weekends. It was also great to see how the staff was constantly moving around and helping each other. Every time someone walked pass, they filled out waters and cleared the table. Don’t get that kind of experience at many places nowadays and it’s pretty refreshing. All in all it was a great experience and would highly recommend it. Next time we go to an event in the area I’m definitely down to stop back in.
PC
PhillipC
Chicago
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on December 20, 2022
overall3food5service5ambience2
As usual the food and service were very good, however, there was a big party of loud and obnoxious lawyers sitting 10 feet away and the music was jacked up so the ambiance of a great meal was spoiled. Large groups shouldn’t be seated in the small dining area
R
Rocnroll
Chicago
37 reviews
vip
5.0
37 reviews
Dined on December 15, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Have been dining at Cafe La Cave for the past 25 years. The quality of the entire experience is always special. They go above and beyond to ensure you leave with the thought that you will return. A great place for special occasions
m
meeself
Chicago
35 reviews
5.0
35 reviews
Dined on December 10, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
You want expert tableside preparations, this is the place. Nothing but top notch service. Great place to dine.
RF
RobynF
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 3, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
First time there and celebrated my birthday with DH and in-laws. Spectacular from start to finish. Tino, our server, spectacular, attentive. Gus, (host? Manager?) cooked tableside along with another man I didn’t get his name. It was EVERYTHING I could’ve asked for and the best meal I’ve had in decades. Shrimp de jonge, escargot, oysters, rack of lamb, steak Diane, dauphinois potatoes that melted in your mouth, bananas foster, and dirty martinis that would make you slap your mama. Yes yes YESSS
GG
GladysG
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 3, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Perfect in every way. Went back after 30 years and the good, service and ambiance li ed up to my expectations.
D
Dietmountainluv
Greensboro
34 reviews
vip
3.0
34 reviews
Dined on December 1, 2022
overall3food4service2ambience3
The service was spotty. It was like our waiter would disappear for 14 minutes. It took us over 30 minutes just to place our app order. The food was good. It is quite dark
j
judithc
Las Vegas
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We celebrated our wedding anniversary at Cafe La Cave and could not be more pleased with our restaurant pick. The atmosphere was just perfect. Very unique, very beautiful. We received personalized service from the staff which just added to the experience. The food was excellent. We had Steak Diane which is served table side. All in all the experience was wonderful and a great way to celebrate our event.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 26, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The atmosphere was wonderful and the service was great. The food was delicious and we all enjoyed ourselves.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 26, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent!
S
Sailing111
Chicago
60 reviews
5.0
60 reviews
Dined on November 18, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a Caesar Salad wonderful. Our table side steak Dianne was absolutely over the top. Served beautifully and the taste was outstandingly delicious!! We had a side of asparagus that hit the spot. Our wine 🍷 was a Duckhorn 🦆 Merlot. Dessert was a chocolate cake ganache with a raspberry sauce. We 🥰 loved everything. The table side service on the entrée and all the attention was just what we wanted for a special occasion thank you Gus and staff !
JM
JimMc
Chicago
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on November 13, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Nice selection of wine to go with their excellent food. My wife had the Chilean Sea Bass and I had the filet. Both were done perfectly and tasted great. The ambience of the Cave makes for that perfect experience. As for the service, they are professional and personable at the same time. This is a must go place.
MH
MHBW
West Palm Beach
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on November 10, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Service was exceptional, food was great
J
John
Chicago
89 reviews
vip
5.0
89 reviews
Dined on November 10, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
This is our go to place for special occasions. Been comming here for many, many years and never had a bad meal or service form Gus and Tino. You just can't do better when it comes to great food and service.
JF
JoeF
Chicago
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on November 9, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing as always….
TT
TheresaT
Chicago
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on November 5, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful meal and great staff. Have been going here for years. Attended dinner and special events. Also, had business meetings and events with great results.
VK
ValentinaK
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 5, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great and romantic place. They are very attentive to guests requests. Loved it!
JG
JoshG
Chicago
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 1, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Hidden gem for sure! Kind of an old school vibe, but amazing food plus great service.
J
Julz
Chicago
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on October 29, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
Our Anniversary we we’re married their 28 years ago!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Columbus
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 28, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Allways the same…. Excellent. Straight up cocktails great food & service
DT
DavidT
Chicago
3 reviews
1.0
3 reviews
Dined on October 28, 2022
overall1food1service5ambience5
The mash potatoes tasted very spoiled. Hopefully I don’t get sick. Told waiter, but he did nothing.
DG
DennisG
Salt Lake City
53 reviews
vip
5.0
53 reviews
Dined on October 27, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Don't let the exterior of the building turn you off. Once inside, the Cave is very cool and intimate. The food and service were outstanding. They were very accommodating with our requests. Each course was better than the last. It has an authentic and almost throwback vibe. What a delightful surprise. I will go back next time I'm in the area.
MD
MikeD
Chicago
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 25, 2022
overall4food5service4ambience4
Food was excellent. Had the grouper special. It was one of the best pieces of fresh fish I have had in a very long time.
M
Moody35
Chicago
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on October 18, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
I go to Cafe La Cave a few times a year and it’s always wonderful. The food is always outstanding, service perfect and ambiance is inviting. I’m never disappointed.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on October 15, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent dinner
m
meeself
Chicago
36 reviews
5.0
36 reviews
Dined on October 15, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great place to get a stupendous meal. A winner every time

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Sealed or wrapped utensils used
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
Physical distancing
- Limited number of seated diners
- Distancing maintained in common areas
- Extra space between tables

Protective equipment
- Waitstaff wear masks
- Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking
Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Cafe La Cave offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (847) 827-7818.

Cafe La Cave is rated 4.7 stars by 1188 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Feb 8, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 9 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(847) 827-7818

2777 S. Mannheim Rd, Des Plaines, IL 60018

Additional information

Cross street
Higgins and Touhy
Neighborhood
Des Plaines
Hours of operation
Dinner Tue–Thu 4:30 pm–8:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–9:00 pm Sun 4:30 pm–7:30 pm
Cuisines
Continental, Steakhouse
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Valet
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Executive chef
Chef Maron
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.cafelacave.net/
Phone number
(847) 827-7818
Private party facilities
We believe in the highest level of hospitality and dazzling memorable events. Let us book any of your social or corporate events today.
Private party contact
Private Event Coordinator: (844) 506-0204

Cafe La Cave

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

Private dining

Additional information

Lobster Bisque

Whole Dover Sole Francais

Chateaubriand

Appetizer Selection

Escargot Bourguignon$14.00

Crab Cakes$18.00

Crab Cocktail$25.00

Shrimp Cocktail$19.00

Asian Beef Satay$15.00

Oysters on the Half Shell$19.00

Shrimp de Jonghe$19.00

Scampi ala Cave$21.00

Scampi Diablo$21.00

Fried Calamari$17.00

Soup

Baked French Onion Soup$10.00

Lobster Bisque$10.00

Salad

Caesar Salad a la Cave$10.00

Mixed Greens$9.50

Seafood

Whole Dover Sole Francais

Atlantic Salmon$35.00

Seafood Medallions$40.00

Snapper$37.00

Steaks and Chops

Chateaubriand

Steak au Poivre$41.00

Filet Mignon$41.00

Rack of Lamb

Steak Diane (Cooked Table Side)$53.00

Bone In Rib Eye Steak$42.00

New York Strip Steak

Entrée Specials

Chicken & Wild Mushroom Risotto$34.00

Chicken Piccatta$33.00

Pasta a la Cave$40.00

Sides

Dauphinoise Potatoes$8.00

Garlic Mashed Potatoes$7.00

Seasonal Vegetables$7.00

Wild Rice$7.00

Sautéed Spinach$7.00

Wild Mushroom Mac & Cheese$11.00

Baked Potato$7.00

Cave Fries$7.00

Sauteed Mushrooms$7.00

Asparagus$8.00

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