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Little Chicago Chophouse, Shakopee, MN

Little Chicago Chophouse

3.9
3.9
55 Reviews
$31 to $50
American
Effective March 16, 2020: For the safety and well-being of our team members, guests and community, and based on the advice of local government and health officials, we have made the voluntary decision to temporarily suspend card casino, simulcast and event operations effective Monday, March 16th at noon.
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Welcome to Canterbury Park's Little Chicago Chophouse!

During the Prohibition era, Shakopee was a place where Twin Cities residents retreated for underground bars, widespread gambling and thick steaks. That reputation earned the city a nickname: Little Chicago.

Little Chicago Chophouse is your home for specialty cocktails and thick steaks, just steps from the Canterbury Card Casino floor.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Steak, Seafood
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Fri 5:00 pm–5:15 pm
  • Phone number
    (952) 403-4970
  • Payment options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Neighborhood
    Shakopee
  • Parking details
    We offer free parking in our lot, as well as Free valet service for our Little Chicago Chophouse guests at the entrance to the Canterbury Park Card Casino.
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Wine

What 55 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

3.9
3.9 based on all time ratings
  • 4.2Food
  • 3.9Service
  • 3.9Ambience
  • 3.7Value

NoiseModerate

55 Reviews
  1. BrianN

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 15, 2020

    overall3food4service3ambience3
    Steaks were good. Steaks not prepared as ordered but manager was very courteous and polite. The steaks were then cooked as ordered and the manager comp'd the entire meal so we were content. Overall good.

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  2. Howiemom78

    Minneapolis

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on February 15, 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We split their ribeye special on Saturday night. It was one of the best steaks we ever had. The staff was courteous and made sure everything was refilled timely.

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  3. Cory

    Minneapolis

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 15, 2020

    overall4food4service3ambience2
    The food was very good but the ambience and service are mediocre. Wasn’t expecting the ambience to be great because it is inside Canterbury- but they could do much better. Add a door to get in and make it more private. The wait staff didn’t provide any plates for bread and were very slow in taking away dirty dishes- even after the main course arrived. They did take away silverware and not replenish it/ so had to go looking for a fork from another table to eat my $30 steak. The beet salad was the best

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  4. Twining

    Minneapolis

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 15, 2020

    overall5food5service2ambience4
    Food was absolutely delicious!! It was a surprise for us to find a restaurant with such delicious food & we totally enjoyed eating every bite of it

    1 person found this helpful

  5. OpenTable Diner

    Minneapolis

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on February 14, 2020

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    It was a fun place. Great food and service. Just pretty close to all the gaming tables.

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  6. MichaelB

    Exclusive

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 14, 2020

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    The food was the best we've had in this area especially for quality and value. We will definitely dine here again. I would like to see you open more days and/or for lunch.

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Minneapolis

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 25, 2020

    overall3food2service5ambience3
    Location was convenient as we planned to play cards. We both ordered steaks. My wife got the chicken wild rice soup which she enjoyed with the warm bread. I had a salad which was also good and quite large. Our steaks came out, hers a filet and mine the bone-in Ribeye. Hers was well done as ordered but had a very odd/off aroma that we couldn’t place but it wasn’t appetizing. Mine was ordered medium but came out medium-rare to rare. Neither cut was particularly tender. The sides were good. The hash browns had a good crunch on the outside. The Brussel Sprouts were the highlight as they were perfectly prepared. The seating was comfortable and the tables well appointed. The lights were quite bright and could have been dimmed. There were a couple very loud people at the bar but they can’t help that. Overall the full experience was “okay”.

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  8. JayW

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 11, 2020

    overall4food5service4ambience5
    Great service. Steak cooked perfectly. Melted in my mouth, is was so tender. We'll be back.

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 29, 2019

    overall3food5service2ambience5
    Food was amazing. Service not so much. Waited over 30mins for get a pop and our drinks. Food took 45mins. When people that sat after us were getting their food before us. Asked 3 times for the bread so we had something to nibble on at least. Finally had to flag down the manager on duty to get it for us. Will be back again for the all you can eat and hopefully experience better service next time around though otherwise they probably will lose our business unfortunately.

    1 person found this helpful

  10. LZ324

    Minneapolis

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 17, 2019

    overall2food2service2ambience3
    Sadly not impressed with the experience. My crab was cold every time and the Prime Rib wasn't great. Our server forgot about us for a LONG time.

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  11. Christie

    Minneapolis

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 16, 2019

    overall4food3service5ambience4
    Disappointed that there was such a limited menu on a Saturday night. Virtually no options for a vegetarian. Our waiter was incredible. Beyond that... just heh...

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  12. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 15, 2019

    overall3food3service3ambience2
    The atmosphere was described as being modeled after a prohibition speakeasy but really you are dining behind a wall from the card club. Could hear the announcements during diner. Food and service were good but not worth the cost you pay. Especially taking into account the atmosphere.

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  13. ShannonV

    Minneapolis

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 8, 2019

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    Went during the week and have excellent food. I highly recommend the Brussel Sprouts.

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  14. MarisaLeigh87

    Minneapolis

    12 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on November 3, 2019

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    Extremely dirty and misleading photos of dining area and food. Went on Saturday night for what looks to be all you can eat Prime Rib and King Crab Legs, but is snow crab legs and a limited menu only. The lights were up so high, and tables dirty and unset and did not look like the pictures. It looked like a dirty diner inside a trailer. When we were sat, our table was half assed set, water glasses still wet and there was crab meat all over the window banister, chairs, tablecloth and the floor. We lost our appetite and left to dine somewhere else.

    1 person found this helpful

  15. OpenTable Diner

    Minneapolis

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 2, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Celebration

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  16. KeithS

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 27, 2019

    overall3food2service1ambience3
    Went for crab legs, all you can eat, and the first rounds of crab legs were cold. We only got one round of hot crab legs before they ran out. Our waitress was okay. She really didn’t check on us for drink refills, we had to ask her for refills. I think she wasnoverwhelmed and understaffed. She did offer us a free beer for running out of crab legs.

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  17. Donna

    Minneapolis

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 27, 2019

    overall3food3service2ambience4
    The crab legs were very salty. The service was VERY poor. She didn't seem to have much patience with us though out the night. We had 4 people at our table. I had to bring our dirty dishes to somewhere else because it took a while for the waitress to come back and check on us. We were very disappointed over all. Although the steaks were very tasty

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  18. CodyHof

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 19, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The $40 all you can eat Prime Rib and Crab Legs is the best deal around, they start you off with a plate with Prime Rib, Crab Legs, Baked Potato and steamed broccoli and it’s so good. The next time around you get a choice all four options again and you can choose whatever you want for how you want your steak cooked. This meal also includes ajus sauce and a thing of butter. It’s delicious.

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  19. RamanJ

    Minneapolis

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 13, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    We were seated promptly when we arrived at the restaurant. The service was very good as well as the food. When we sat at our table, the server promptly filled our glasses with water and took our order. We had the all-you-can-eat Prime Rib and Crab legs. The prime rib was excellent and the crab legs were very juicy. When we asked for more prime rib and crab legs, we received them in less than five minutes. The server kept our water glasses full the whole night. We had an excellent time and I would highly recommend this restaurant!

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  20. iras

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 12, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wasn't sure what to expect, but was greatly pleased at the quality of the food and the excellent and attentive service we received. Prime ribs cooked to perfection and the crab legs were warm and plentiful.

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  21. jnj2008

    Minneapolis

    7 reviews

    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on October 12, 2019

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Birthday supper for my son. Disappointed that there was a minimal menu-my son loves King Crab but the limited menu didn’t have that

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  22. LaDonnaY

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 12, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We love this place! The staff is very courteous and prompt, the food is amazing! We didn’t make reservations the first time, the hostess was able to text us and we didn’t have to wait long. We have been there 3 times and the hostess knows us! Now we make reservations on line! It’s our new go to Saturday date night!

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  23. Garrett

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 6, 2019

    overall2food2service1ambience2
    Went to eat the all you can eat prime rib and crab legs, and was very disappointed. Baked potato was undercooked, steak and crab legs were cold every time we got more and the first batch! Plus wait staff was very slow for being a tiny restaurant with not that many tables. Always needed a refill on our waters which took forever to get. Just was not a good experience at all.

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  24. Eric

    Minneapolis

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 26, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent dinner, Great service. Enjoyed a quiet delicious meal!

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  25. SHer

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 8, 2019

    overall1food2service1ambience3
    Went here for the all you can eat crab legs and prime rib. Crab legs were dry and probably precooked however, it took our server 20 mins to bring you 1 crab leg every time you ordered. The prime rib was good. The services was so slow, I wouldn't eat there again.

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  26. Lotty65

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 7, 2019

    overall4food4service3ambience4
    Prime rib was great, Crab legs were fair not much meat to them. Service was very friendly, but a little slow.

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  27. BOBK

    Minneapolis

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 31, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    What a great place. The food was outstanding and the service was top notch. Will definitely go back.

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  28. OpenTable Diner

    Denver

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on August 24, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food- the beef was very high quality.. tuna very good also

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  29. LawrenceF

    Phoenix

    52 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    52 reviews

    Dined on August 22, 2019

    overall3food2service3ambience5
    The quality and value for price-point are overpriced. Captive audience pricing. Food was ok, but a window view of a “ashtray and trash can” and “taco trailer” demonstrate the lack of details and ambiance...a true experience spoiler. Server and staff were pleasant.

    1 person found this helpful

  30. MikeM

    Minneapolis

    11 reviews

    4.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on August 10, 2019

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    We had to ask a few people in the casino area where the restaurant was located since it is not well marked. We didn't see a sign for it at all. Once we found it, we enjoyed our dinner. Our table was right at the window which allowed us to observe the Finish Line on the racetrack. Our waiter was top notch. He knew when to check in with us and when to leave us alone to enjoy our conversation at the table. The food was very good. I had the filet and it might not have been the same as you would get at Manny's or Ruth's Chris, but it was not too far off. Would definitely return for another meal.

    1 person found this helpful

  31. Foodie

    Minneapolis

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on July 27, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food and service. Our waiter Clay, made it a fun experience

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  32. JackM

    Minneapolis

    28 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    28 reviews

    Dined on July 27, 2019

    overall3food3service5ambience3
    Based on the restaurant’s marketing, my expectations were much higher than the experience delivered.

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  33. GreytFun

    Minneapolis

    26 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    26 reviews

    Dined on July 27, 2019

    overall4food4service5ambience3
    We learned about this restaurant while at Canterbury Park. They had a nice menu and the dining room has a steak house charm and overlooks the horse track. The Filet medallions and beef barley soup were very good. We also loved the warm rye bread.

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  34. Bad2worse

    Minneapolis

    19 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on July 14, 2019

    overall3food5service1ambience4
    Food is delicious!! We have visited twice, and the service is still terrible. We had to stop our server and ask for everything we needed. We also had plates in front of us that were never cleared away our entire visit.

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  35. joy4more

    Las Vegas

    212 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    212 reviews

    Dined on July 6, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This is my 3rd time dining at the Little Chicago Chophouse and it has been very good. I would recommend for people to try it. I think it is a great addition to Canterbury!!

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  36. JustinH

    Minneapolis

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 29, 2019

    overall3food3service4ambience3
    There was way too much mediocre food for brunch for 2 people. The sides are served family style and were probably meant for 4 people. The quality of the sausage and bacon were terrible. Less but better quality food would have made for a better brunch. The staff was good though.

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  37. RogerJ

    Minneapolis

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on June 28, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    First time there. The Signature Ribeye Steak was great!! Service was also Great. Will definitely go back!

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  38. jeremyb

    Minneapolis

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on June 22, 2019

    overall3food3service3ambience3
    Not bad but needs some more work to move up the ladder. Cocktail shrimp was not good rest of meal was good

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  39. KarrieS

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 16, 2019

    overall1food2service1ambience1
    We got sitted right away but this was the only good thing. We had a party of four and it was Father’s Day, I will tell you it was disappointing. Our drinks sat empty, it took over an hour to get our food and honestly for the price it was terrible. The steak had no flavor, the brussell sprouts were so hard you could not even finish one. What a disappointment on such a special day! I will tell you we counted, four other families there plus one large party we should not have waited that long for our food.

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  40. JDAS

    Minneapolis

    6 reviews

    3.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on June 16, 2019

    overall3food4service2ambience3
    The positive: the food at Little Chicago Chophouse was quite good and all of the waitstaff were very friendly. The negative: the service was painfully slow. We were there for over 2.5 hours and it took forever to get our drinks, our food and our bill. It's also too expensive for what it is. We enjoyed a day at the track and wanted to celebrate Father's Day and a 50th birthday somewhere nice, but not at downtown Minneapolis prices.

    2 people found this helpful

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Little Chicago Chophouse is rated 3.9 stars by 55 OpenTable diners.

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Google Map for Little Chicago Chophouse

1100 Canterbury Rd S, Shakopee, MN 55379-1867

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Shakopee
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Fri 5:00 pm–5:15 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Steak, Seafood
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    We offer free parking in our lot, as well as Free valet service for our Little Chicago Chophouse guests at the entrance to the Canterbury Park Card Casino.
  • Payment options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Wine
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