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El Che Steakhouse & Bar, Chicago, IL
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El Che Steakhouse & Bar

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$50 and over
Steakhouse
845 W Washington Blvd, Chicago, IL 60607

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 65 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Hot spot
  • Lively
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 Steakhouse & Bar delivers an authentic taste of Argentina in the heart of Chicago, seven nights a week.

For large groups, private events, or celebrations, email us info@elchechicago.com.

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Executive chef: John Manion

From the OpenTable editors: A live fire grill glows at the heart of El Che, a South American–inspired steakhouse lined with glossy black marble and tile that Chicago Magazine named one of the best restaurants in the city. Chef John Manion grew up for a few years in Brazil and got into asado grilling while traveling in Argentina. Come prepared to feast on seafood platters with charred lobster tails and the party steak, a 42-ounce wagyu flap with red and green chimichurri. Those in the know also appreciate the wine list, which exclusively showcases South American makers and won a Wine Spectator Award of Excellence.

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 Daily 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
  • 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
  • Neighborhood
    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

El Che Steakhouse & Bar's menu was last updated on 6/10/2024.

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 State$255.00

                    Creekstone Farms

                    Certified Black Angus | Kansas

                    • 8oz Filet & Dada Sauce$61.00

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

                        1/2 Lobster Tail, Lobster Diavola Butter

                        • 14oz Prime Center Cut Ribeye $69.00

                          • 32oz Prime Dry Aged Bone-In Ribeye$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 2,226 people are saying

                                  El Che Steakhouse & Bar reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

                                  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
                                  • 4.7Ambience
                                  • 4.3Value

                                  Noise • Moderate

                                  Review summary

                                  AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                  El Che Steakhouse & Bar offers a "fine dining steakhouse with a casual feel," showcasing expertly cooked meats and a "unique menu with great flavors." Guests rave about the "amazing service" and "beautiful dining room" adorned with stunning artwork. While some find it pricey, the overall dining experience, including standout dishes like beef fat fries and empanadas, delights many.

                                  2,226 Reviews

                                  1. Timothy VIP

                                    Chicago1 review

                                    3.0

                                    Dined 3 days ago

                                    1. Overall 3
                                    2. Food 3
                                    3. Service 5
                                    4. Ambience 2
                                    Prices are overly expensive compared to most steak houses, the crowd was not pleasant.

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                                  2. alejandro

                                    Chicago1 review

                                    3.0

                                    Dined 3 days ago

                                    1. Overall 3
                                    2. Food 3
                                    3. Service 4
                                    4. Ambience 4
                                    Nice place ! Good ambiance .. sweet potatoes were delish ! Great service

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                                  3. Kyanna

                                    Los Angeles16 reviews

                                    5.0

                                    Dined 4 days ago

                                    1. Overall 5
                                    2. Food 5
                                    3. Service 5
                                    4. Ambience 5
                                    Loved the service and the ambiance was great for my birthday!

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                                  4. Carolina

                                    Chicago1 review

                                    5.0

                                    Dined 6 days ago

                                    1. Overall 5
                                    2. Food 5
                                    3. Service 5
                                    4. Ambience 5
                                    Amazing food and drinks and service was amazing as well

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                                  5. Cristi

                                    Chicago3 reviews

                                    5.0

                                    Dined 6 days ago

                                    1. Overall 5
                                    2. Food 5
                                    3. Service 5
                                    4. Ambience 5
                                    This place is incredible! The food is delicious and service was superb! It's nice to see that service is still a priority and El Che is the leader! The room is gorgeous with beautiful artwork and cool pieces throughout. Wine list was a little pricey, but we are seeing that everywhere these days. The mixed drinkds were perfection! *Get the Beef Fat Old Fashioned!

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                                  6. Derrick

                                    Chicago9 reviews

                                    5.0

                                    Dined 7 days ago

                                    1. Overall 5
                                    2. Food 5
                                    3. Service 4
                                    4. Ambience 5
                                    I went for my birthday. Great food, relaxing atmosphere and the server was good. The Japanese Sweet Potatoes were off-the-chain. I recommend it highly.

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                                  7. Yaz VIP

                                    Chicago44 reviews

                                    4.0

                                    Dined on May 5, 2025

                                    1. Overall 4
                                    2. Food 4
                                    3. Service 5
                                    4. Ambience 4
                                    They auto grated us 20% with 5 ppl. Food was good, service was good. Ambiance was just ok. Drinks were fine.

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                                  8. Martez

                                    Chicago6 reviews

                                    5.0

                                    Dined on May 5, 2025

                                    1. Overall 5
                                    2. Food 5
                                    3. Service 5
                                    4. Ambience 5
                                    They mastered the art of a fine dining steakhouse with a casual feel. We sat right where they cooked our food over open flame, the head chef was eager to give his take on the menu based on our preferences. We tried a little bit of everything and everything was cooked perfectly. The dessert menu was exactly my style but there was still none of that left over. My fiancé and I had been trying many restaurants in Chicago and this made our top 5.

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                                  9. Anuj

                                    Chicago1 review

                                    5.0

                                    Dined on May 4, 2025

                                    1. Overall 5
                                    2. Food 5
                                    3. Service 5
                                    4. Ambience 5
                                    Great service, food was amazing and unique due to the wood fired grill. Wine selection was incredible, Chimichurri is a must regardless of what you're eating!

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                                  10. Sara VIP

                                    Chicago1 review

                                    5.0

                                    Dined on May 3, 2025

                                    1. Overall 5
                                    2. Food 5
                                    3. Service 3
                                    4. Ambience 5
                                    Took 20 mins to get us seated. Other than that the service was great. Our server was awesome

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                                  FAQs

                                  El Che Steakhouse & Bar is rated 4.7 stars by 2226 OpenTable diners.

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                                  2 people
                                  7:00 PM
                                  Booked 65 times today
                                  Google Map for El Che Steakhouse & Bar

                                  845 W Washington Blvd, Chicago, IL 60607

                                  Additional information

                                  • Cross street
                                    Between Green and Peoria
                                  • Neighborhood
                                    West Loop
                                  • Hours of operation
                                    Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Happy Hour Daily 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
                                  • 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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