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El Che Steakhouse & Bar

4.8
4.8
1407 Reviews
$50 and over
Steakhouse
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El Che Steakhouse & Bar is Executive Chef/Partner John Manion’s homage to Argentina's beloved asados, traditional backyard barbecues featuring platters of rustic flame-finished grilled beef. This Argentinian-influenced steakhouse, located just beyond the West Loop’s famed “restaurant row,” has built a reputation as Chicago's go-to destination for beef, South American wine and live-fire cooking.

Our patio is sat on a first come first serve basis. Please let us know if you would like to sit outside and we will do our best to accommodate. Your reservation will allow us to plan and accommodate you inside the restaurant to ensure that you have a great time.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 34 times today
Experiences are available.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Cuisines

    Steakhouse, Argentinean, American

  • Hours of operation

    Dinner Mon–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm

  • Phone number

    (312) 265-1130

  • Website

    http://elchechicago.com/

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Business Casual

  • Executive chef

    John Manion

  • Private party facilities

    Semi-private dining room that seats up to 25 guests. Buyouts and large party reservations available. Please contact us at liz@elchebarchicago.com or (312)265-1130 if interested.

  • Private party contact

    Allison Diedrich: (708) 205-2458

  • 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

    Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Experiences

  • Grande Tasting - Chef's Counter Experience

    $90.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Multiple dates available
    The Chef's Counter requires a deposit of $90 per guest, with a menu prince of $175 per person. The deposit will be used towards the final bill. Our chef’s counter is a front-row seat to all the action. Seated as close as you can get to our 12ft hearth, join us on a culinary adventure inspired by the traditions of Argentina. Our Grande Tasting is a 10-course tour of Argentina through the eyes of Chef Manion focusing on the magic that happens when pristine ingredients, including various cuts of meat, vegetables, and seafood. $175 per person, and the deposit will be used towards the final bill. PLEASE LIST ANY DIETARY RESTRICTIONS OR ALLERGIES.

  • Hearth Table Experience; $100 / Guest

    $30.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Multiple dates available
    Located just a few feet from the beautiful, custom-designed grill, the Hearth Table experience evokes Argentina’s traditional Asados, where family and friends gather around the table for a fun-filled feast served family style. - The Hearth Table Experience is $100 per person & requires a $30 deposit per guest that will be used towards the final total. - We require FULL guest participation of the family style menu. No substitutions. - Please be thorough with your dietary needs so we are able to inform you of the restrictions we are able to accommodate; limited flexibility due to the style of the experience. - Menu includes: Empanadas, Salad, Olives, Seafood platter, Parrillada, Bone-In Ribeye, Quail, Seasonal vegetables, fries and dessert.

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4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

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  1. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing service and amazing food

  2. SallyR

    Chicago

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful! Nico provided great service and the food was off-the-charts good! We’ll return!

  3. Jenn

    Chicago

    30 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    30 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Beautiful restaurant. The staff, service and food is outstanding. Great for date night or a dinner with friends.

  4. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My husband and I celebrated our 10 year wedding anniversary with El Che Bar and it was an unforgettable experience. We had so much fun. We loved the ambiance and the staff was excellent. They didn’t mine answering all our questions. They explained each dish and drink and told us the history of where they got the idea to mix South America food and drinks from places like Argentina with a little chicago flare. We will definitely be going back.

  5. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It was great great great great great couldn’t ask for more

  6. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Second time there and the experience was amazing! Food was great and the PALOMATE was great as always! Agustina always keeping up the great job!

  7. Maura

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything was delicious, and our waiter was great.

  8. Jazmin

    Chicago

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on March 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Absolutely amazing. complimentary champagne for our anniversary night. Seafood platter was tasty & flavorful. We’ll be coming back.

  9. CatherineR

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Absolutely delicious! The shrimp and steak frites are outstanding

  10. JL01

    Chicago

    9 reviews

    4.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on March 17, 2023

    overall4food3service5ambience5
    We had a great time! The service was fantastic, and I am still thinking about the salad we ordered. The dishes were half excellent and half forgettable, but I would definitely try it again—at the very least for drinks and snacks.

  11. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Brought family from out of town and it made their trip! Thank you!

  12. TaraE

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We scheduled the chef’s counter experience and it did not disappoint. No menu, so everything was almost like a little amazing food surprise on its way out. 10 courses curated to showcase the best that El Che has to offer. We felt like the seafood was almost better than their award winning steaks. We also chose the wine pairing offering and the co-owner talked us through each wine and food entree. I almost was left speechless with how the overall evening went. I think it took us over 3 hours to enjoy this experience. 110% recommend for a special occasional. Very special and we will never forgot this night.

  13. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    5 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on March 16, 2023

    overall2food5service1ambience2
    Food was amazing. Service was terrible.

  14. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The Chef’s Counter Experience was awesome. Highly recommend.

  15. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing food. Great service. Food was a lot per person.

  16. CourtneyS

    Chicago

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    OMG!! We loved absolutely everything! So much so, that we’ll be back just so that we can try the things we didn’t get to order. It’s worth every penny, I can’t find a single negative critique about El Che! Btw, we sat at the hearth table — highly recommend.

  17. Nicole

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall3food3service5ambience5
    The food was fine. We loved the Octopus appetizer. The steaks were tasty, but I have had better quality at a much lower price point. The overall experience was good, but I don't think that I ever need to go back.

  18. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Just GO! It’s that good! Top to bottom you can not go wrong

  19. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Small tables but rest perfect

  20. KendrickC

    Chicago

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on March 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Great restaurant and great staff. Food is always top notch and the management team is responsive to requests to make your overall experience better.

  21. DflySis

    Chicago

    14 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on March 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We love having drinks and dinners at the bar. The wine and food we had were delicious. Abraham and Doug are awesome bartenders!

  22. RachelG

    Chicago

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on March 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Another outstanding experience at El Che! It’s such a fun, energetic spot, and the food is ridiculous. We had the quail and Mar de Plata platter, which are not to be missed, as well as a perfect steak. And the wine! Alex the somm brought out some super fun and super delicious bottles for us. Don’t sleep on going here!

  23. OpenTable Diner

    Miami

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on March 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing food best steak I’ve head in the city and the scallops melt in your mouth very flavorful

  24. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent food, drinks, and a great service. Thank you

  25. OpenTable Diner

    Columbus

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything was wonderful!

  26. MichelleO

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The Chef’s counter 10-course tasting is truly an amazing, one of a kind experience! The wait staff was incredible. They make you feel like royalty from the moment you walk in. Food and drink pairings were beyond. Each course was delicious. Highly recommend this well-worth the $$ experience.

  27. Nathan

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great first time experience. Lively restaurant with a great show in the kitchen. Creative dishes that feel familiar. Service was friendly, prompt, and knowledgeable. Had the bone marrow, tartare, NY Strip, Sweetbreads, and empanadas. All items well executed and delicious. Can't wait to go back!

  28. MorganM

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    The service, food and ambiance are great. The only minor complaint I have is that the restaurant was a bit cold but after speaking to the server he adjusted the temperature. Overall 10/10

  29. JamesP

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    One of the best meals I have had in my life. And I have travelled globally. Tomahawk steak! (not pictured). And excellent South American wine pairings. Manion is killing it!

  30. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 23, 2023

    overall1food5service1ambience3
    Service could be better for paying high price for food

  31. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Chef’s table was absolutely outstanding! From the service to the food to the company. A top meal of all time.

  32. Salma

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything was phenomenal our server Christian was so attentive and knowledgeable about the meu. He suggested the best plates we had.

  33. Kelly

    Chicago

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on February 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything was fantastic! We started with empanadas…. I the truffle/onion, he the Italian beef. Absolutely loved them. Main course we did the Agnolotti and a filet with broccolini and mashed potatoes as our sides. Everything was literally perfect. Had the molten cake for dessert and it was ridiculous. Maple & Ash is our favorite place and we think El Che definitely ranks up there, and for the half the price. Our server was absolutely awesome as well. We will definitely be returning.

  34. kt3434

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    One of our favorite steakhouse in Chicago

  35. Paul

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great stuff! Food was great! “Best meal I’ve had in a very long time!” -my Dad. Our server Kai was very friendly and helpful! Great experience!

  36. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    AMAZING - best meal we’ve had in a while. Could not recommend this place more. 💯

  37. Josh

    Louisville

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Dante our server was fantastic and really approachable. We came for my husband’s birthday and he was so thoughtful even surprising him with a coconut gelato at the end. Delicious food and wine. Definitely couldn’t ask for better service. Toward the end it got very loud with a couple of large parties adjacent but when it was quieter we really enjoyed the music selection.

  38. Sarah

    Chicago

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 15, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    Great spot for a date night. Highly recommend the steaks (specifically the wagyu NY) and the empanadas

  39. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 14, 2023

    overall3food2service5ambience5
    My partner and I visited El Che Steakhouse & bar on Valentines Day. We saw so many delicious meals on their website and we had to visit. The ambience is nice and our waiter was very pleasant with great service. I had a great experience, but the meal we ordered the “Shell Fish Parrillada” the scallops were undercooked and the fries were extremely salty. We received 2 lobster tails chopped into 4 halves and 4 shrimp with the head on. I personally don’t think this meal is worth $164. We did inform our waiter about the quality of our food and he offered to remake our fries in which we rightfully declined. He also took $43 off our bill. My recommendation would be to decrease amount the salt and butter, make sure the food is not undercooked and lower the price.

  40. pmjk

    Chicago

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on February 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was fantastic. Definitely one of the best steaks I have had in the 20+ years that I have lived in Chicago!!

Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily

  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

El Che Steakhouse & Bar offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (312) 265-1130.

El Che Steakhouse & Bar is rated 4.8 stars by 1407 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 34 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for El Che Steakhouse & Bar

845 W Washington Blvd, Chicago, IL 60607

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street

    Between Green and Peoria

  • Neighborhood

    West Loop

  • Hours of operation

    Dinner Mon–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm

  • Cuisines

    Steakhouse, Argentinean, American

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • 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

  • Executive chef

    John Manion

  • Additional

    Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

  • Website

    http://elchechicago.com/

  • Phone number

    (312) 265-1130

  • Private party facilities

    Semi-private dining room that seats up to 25 guests. Buyouts and large party reservations available. Please contact us at liz@elchebarchicago.com or (312)265-1130 if interested.

  • Private party contact

    Allison Diedrich: (708) 205-2458

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