Erie Cafe

Name: Erie Cafe
Address: 536 W Erie St, Chicago, IL, United States, 60654
Telephone: (312) 266-2300
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.8

4.8 (201)

$31 to $50

Steakhouse

536 W Erie St, Chicago, IL 60654

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2 people

Jun 19, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 28 times today

About this restaurant

Neighborhood gem
Good for business meals
Good for special occasions

Erie Cafe is a premier destination of River North for steaks, chops, and homestyle Italian favorites since 1994. The 1940s club-like atmosphere, elegant bar, and lush outdoor dining is the gem of the neighborhood. Erie Cafe serves the finest aged steaks butchered daily from whole primal cuts, homemade ravioli, specials, and desserts daily for both lunch and dinner. This Chicago Classic is 3rd generation family-owned and operated.

Additional information

Dining style
Fine Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Steakhouse, Italian
Hours of operation
Mon–Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm Sun 2:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(312) 266-2300
Website
https://www.eriecafe.com/
Dress code
Business Casual
Private party facilities
Entertain family, friends or business associates in our private banquet room, which can accommodate groups of 20, up to 200 people. Custom menu selections can be created to suit any occasion. The banquet room features a fully complimented bar, wood dance floor, and wood-burning fireplace.

Location
536 W Erie St, Chicago, IL 60654
Neighborhood
River North (Chicago)
Cross street
Erie & Larrabee in River North
Parking details
Valet
Additional
Banquet, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access

What 201 people are saying

Erie Cafe reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.7Ambience
4.4Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Erie Cafe shines with its "excellent food and service," offering a classic Chicago steakhouse experience. The warm ambiance, "generous portions," and "expertly cooked steaks" make it a favorite for both business and social gatherings. Despite occasional service hiccups, its "wonderful atmosphere" and "delicious" dishes keep patrons coming back.

201 Reviews

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Andrew VIP
Chicago / Illinois111 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 10, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Took two colleagues to lunch today. Their first time. They loved it. Erie Cafe is a great place for lunch and today’s special was a seafood Cioppino with loads of mussels clams. Calamari and fresh fish.
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Andrew VIP
Chicago / Illinois111 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 5, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
One of my favorite lunch places. I introduced two friends today who were visiting from Florida. They loved it. We all had the grilled whitefish lunch excellent and we all cleaned out plates.
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Michael
Chicago / Illinois3 reviews
4.0
Dined on May 22, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent steak. The side dish of peas and onions was tasty too. My friend’s asparagus was woody and hard to chew. Why do restaurants seems to select asparagus on the basis of appearance, rather than on taste and texture? They pick the thickest and greenest stalks, which are hard to chew, instead of slender ones. I wish some restaurants would start serving European-style white asparagus! Bread was ok, but a bit blah. Espresso was excellent! And I like the somewhat isolated location alongside a small park. Overall, I would definitely recommend this restaurant.
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Robert
Chicago / Illinois16 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 18, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Outstanding meal and service. My favorite restaurant in Chicago. They never fail to make the meal service outstanding!!!!
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KateLin VIP
Phoenix / Arizona1 review
3.0
Dined on May 18, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
Host was pretty rude. Waitstaff was nice. Food was ok. Salty and expensive.
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John and Jen VIP
Chicago / Illinois191 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
After a long day at an offsite, my work team wrapped up the evening with dinner at Erie Cafe—and it was the perfect choice. The classic Chicago steakhouse ambiance set the tone for a relaxed yet professional gathering, and the service was attentive without being intrusive. The menu offered exactly what we needed: generous portions of high-quality cuts and a great selection of sides. We enjoyed expertly cooked steaks, fresh seafood, and traditional favorites like their signature garlic mashed potatoes. The meal was complemented by a well-curated wine list that kept the conversation flowing. From start to finish, Erie Cafe delivered on both atmosphere and quality, making it an ideal spot for a team dinner. Whether for business or a special occasion, this is a place that knows how to do hospitality right.
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Jeff VIP
Chicago / Illinois65 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 13, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Large portions Large service Large tables Large old school vibe
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Jay VIP
Chicago / Illinois1 review
5.0
Dined on May 11, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food and service! We will be back again!
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Michel VIP
Chicago / Illinois26 reviews
1.0
Dined on May 10, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
Granted it was Mother’s Day but it was chaos! Service was erratic, food was lousy, and it’s expensive! Grilled calamari was burnt, chicken was bland and carrot cake was dry. Once we finally got a server, he was friendly and did his best.
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HockeyGirl VIP
Chicago / Illinois49 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 10, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great meal as always. Calf liver is exceptional. Prime Rib special was phenomenal. Easy in and out. Wonderful atmosphere. We always come back!
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Erie Cafe is rated 4.8 stars by 201 OpenTable diners.

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2 people

Jun 19, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 28 times today

536 W Erie St, Chicago, IL 60654

Additional information

Cross street
Erie & Larrabee in River North
Neighborhood
River North (Chicago)
Hours of operation
Mon–Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm Sun 2:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Steakhouse, Italian
Dining style
Fine Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Valet
Additional
Banquet, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access

Website
https://www.eriecafe.com/
Phone number
(312) 266-2300
Private party facilities
Entertain family, friends or business associates in our private banquet room, which can accommodate groups of 20, up to 200 people. Custom menu selections can be created to suit any occasion. The banquet room features a fully complimented bar, wood dance floor, and wood-burning fireplace.

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