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El Che Steakhouse & Bar

Name: El Che Steakhouse & Bar
Address: 845 W Washington Blvd, Chicago, IL, United States, 60607
Telephone: (872) 320-4912
Price range: $50 and over
Rating: 4.7

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Steakhouse

845 W Washington Blvd, Chicago, IL 60607

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2 people

Jun 27, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 63 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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What 2,265 people are saying

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

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.8Service
4.7Ambience
4.3Value

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El Che Steakhouse & Bar is celebrated for its "exceptional service" and "delicious food," creating a memorable dining experience. Guests rave about the "fantastic ambiance" and the creative, flavorful menu options. While some find it "pricey," the consistently high-quality dishes and attentive staff make it a popular choice for special occasions and regular visits alike.

2,265 Reviews

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Benjamin
Washington, D.C. Area1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing experience at El Che in Chicago. The food was absolutely outstanding—rich flavors and perfectly cooked dishes. The staff was friendly and attentive, and the atmosphere was warm and welcoming. I would definitely come back next time I’m in Chicago!
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Santosh
Chicago / Illinois3 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food and overall experience! Our server, Guillermo was awesome. Made great suggestions for our first time to this restaurant. And it didn’t disappoint. Steak was more rare than medium rare, but still delicious. Definitely worth another visit.
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Avery VIP
Chicago / Illinois1 review
4.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 5
Good food and nice restaurant. The service was kind of rough especially for the time it was since it wasn’t full blown dinner rush yet. Had to look for our waiter a couple of times to even get the bill.
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Oneisha
Las Vegas1 review
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The experience was great. Marco, our server, did a phenomenal job explaining the menu. We will be back again.
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Ben VIP
Dallas - Fort Worth6 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Best steak I’ve ever had. Open fire cooking is the best.
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Tamara
Chicago / Illinois5 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 18, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a wonderful experience at El Che. Steaks were done perfectly and the Japanese potatoes and asparagus were excellent. The sauces/flavors were really good. Service was great too. It was a bit expensive but if you don’t mind that and can afford to go-I’d suggest trying it. The only negative- and this was a bummer at the end of a wonderful meal - they charged some bogus service fee of 3.25% on the bill.
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Marie VIP
Costa Rica2 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Absolutely a great experience food and ambience, I’ll be back again when in Chi Town..
El Che Steakhouse & BarResponded on June 15, 2025
Thanks for rating us 5 stars, Marie! We're so happy you enjoyed our live-fire cooking and newly renovated ambience! Definitely hit us up the next time you're in Chicago. Best, The El Che Team
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Juanita
Chicago / Illinois5 reviews
2.0
Dined on June 15, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 2
My waiter Scott was amazing! Very attentive and easy to talk too. We did not like our food, it was over priced and underwhelming. My “grilled oysters” were raw and slimy with barbecue potato chips on them. The asparagus were ok, but had ruffles potato chips on them too! Our 22oz ribeye was under cooked, we asked for medium/seared and it still was rare inside. The best side dish was the mushroom polenta. Nobody wants to spend that kind of money to only enjoy the polenta. Please stop adding potato chips to everything. Unfortunately, would not return.
El Che Steakhouse & BarResponded on June 18, 2025
Hey Juanita! I'm sorry to hear you didn't enjoy the food last time you were here with us. We want to serve some of the best live fire cooking in Chicago and I hate to see that we missed the mark when you were with us. I'd love to show you that we mean that when we say it. I've noted your comments on the oysters, ribeye, and asparagus and will be sure to investigate further. If you'd like to join us again please reach out to me directly at info [at] elchebarchicago [dot] com and I'd love to make a reservation for you. Hopefully we can host you again in the future.
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Ajay VIP
Chicago / Illinois1 review
3.0
Dined on June 14, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
I’ve been twice. First time was amazing. Second time we asked the server to help serve us the whole fish to avoid bones and he flatly refused. Not the level of service expected given the prices charged.
El Che Steakhouse & BarResponded on June 16, 2025
Thank you for sharing this with us, Ajay. We would appreciate any further details you can provide us about your experience so we can investigate service on our end. We'd be grateful for the opportunity to provide you with the hospitality you're looking for on your next visit. You can reach us directly at info [@] elchebarchicago [.] com. We'll keep in touch. Best, The El Che Team
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Ky VIP
Chicago / Illinois166 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 13, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food is excellent and the service is exceptional! The redone interior looks great and has more character.
El Che Steakhouse & BarResponded on June 16, 2025
We're so glad that you thoroughly enjoyed your experience at El Che, Ky! We're very proud of our new digs and so happy you enjoyed them too. Come dine with us again soon! Best, The El Che Team
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El Che Steakhouse & Bar is rated 4.7 stars by 2265 OpenTable diners.

El Che Steakhouse & Bar does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Jun 27, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 63 times today

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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Empanadas

Chorizo

Oysters

Classicos

Empanadas

Grilled Seafood

Oysters

Mar de Plata

Grilled Shellfish Parrillada

Meats

Chorizo

Sweetbreads

Marrow Bone

Tira de Asado

Charred Quail

Steaks

48oz Porterhouse RR Ranch Washington State$255.00

Creekstone Farms

8oz Filet & Dada Sauce$61.00

8oz Filet & 'Surf & Turf'$90.00

14oz Prime Center Cut Ribeye $69.00

32oz Prime Dry Aged Bone-In Ribeye$145.00

Sides

Beef Fat Fries

Papas Bravas

Japanese Sweet Potatoes

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