Erie Cafe

4.5

973 Reviews

$31 to $50

Steakhouse

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Located along the North Branch of the Chicago River on Erie Street, The Erie Café serves prime aged steaks, chops and house specialties in a classic club-like atmosphere. The well appointed dining room blends a cedar ceiling and exposed brick walls with wood paneling. The Erie Café is the perfect setting for casually elegant dining, and seats 380 guests.

Entertain family, friends or business associates in our private dining rooms, which can accommodate groups of 20, up to 200 people. Custom menu selections can be created to suit any occasion. The grand banquet room features a fully complimented bar, wood dance floor, and wood-burning fireplace.

Our gorgeous outdoor dining patio offers views of the Chicago River and southern skyline. This outdoor dining is open for lunch and dinner from March 1st through the end of November, weather permitting.

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Dining style
Casual Elegant
Cuisines
Steakhouse, Italian, Seafood
Hours of operation
Lunch Mon–Sat 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 3:00 pm–12:00 am Sun 3:00 pm–11:00 pm
Phone number
(312) 266-2300
Website
http://eriecafe.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Private party facilities
The Erie Cafe offers two separate private dining spaces. The Upstairs private dining room has a seated capacity of 30 guests and the Banquet Room has a seated capacity of 150 guests.

Location
536 W Erie, Chicago, IL 60654
Neighborhood
Chicago
Cross street
N. Larrabee St.
Parking details
We offer complimentary valet parking. Self-parking is available on Erie Street & Larrabee Street.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Popular dishes

Chicken Vesuvio$28.00
Chicken Greek Style$27.00
Boneless Chicken Brest Parmigiana$27.00
Boneless Chicken Breast a la Fricasse$27.00
Broiled Chopped Steak$28.00
with Melted Blue Cheese or Grilled Onions
Veal Cutlet Parmigiana$35.00
Veal Scaloppini, Limone or Marsala$37.00
Chicken Cacciatore$30.00
Calves Liver with Bacon and Onion$35.00
Chicken a la Vorda$30.00

Seafood

Whitefish Filet$33.50
Salmon Filet$38.00
Chilean Sea Bass$45.00
Australian Lobster Tail$85.00
Shrimp De Jonghe$39.50
French Fried Shrimp$37.50
Grilled Shrimp a la George$37.50

Pasta

Homemade Ravioli with Meat Sauce$26.00
Homemade Cheese Ravioli with Vodka Cream Sauce$26.00
Spaghetti with Meat Sauce$22.00
Spaghetti with Fresh Tomatoes and Basil$21.00
Spaghetti with Meat Balls$26.50
Linguini White Clam Sauce$28.00
Linguini Mussels Marinara$25.00
Linguini Frutti di Mare$31.00

Weekend Specials

Prime Rib of Beef$58.50
Lasagna$24.00

Sides

Sauteed or Creamed Spinach$10.00
Broiled Mushrooms$9.00
Potatoes Erie$7.50
Sauteed Broccoli$9.00
Green Peas with Grilled Onions$7.50
French Fried Onion Rings$7.50
Lyonnaise Potatoes$7.50
Asparagus Grilled or Steamed$10.00
Sauteed Mushrooms with Peppers$10.00
Thick Cut Bacon$11.00

Desserts

Chocolate Buttercream Cake$9.00
Chocolate Lava Cake a la Mode$9.00
Homemade Italian Cheesecake$8.00
Carrot Cake$9.00
Spumoni$7.00
Homer's Ice Cream$7.00
Homemade Key Lime Pie$8.00
Root Beer Float$9.00
with Homer's Ice Cream & Sprecher Root Beer
Homemade Tiramisu with Berry Sauce$9.00
Bindi Fresh Fruit Sorbet$8.00

Beverages

Coffee$3.00
Cappuccino$4.50
Espresso$4.00
Tea$2.50
Coke$3.50
Diet Coke$3.50
Sierra Mist$3.50
Sprecher Root Beer$4.50
Perrier$5.00
San Pellegrino$5.00
Aqua Panna$5.50

What 973 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.5

4.5 based on all time ratings

4.4Food
4.5Service
4.3Ambience
4.2Value

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OpenTable Diner
Chicago
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on March 7, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Erie Cafe was amazing and delicious experience. I have celiac disease and extremely accommodating and cautious. I will definitely go back!!! FYI I had prime rib available weekends only, the portion size was humongous and extremely tender, perfectly cooked!!!
JL
JeanL
Chicago
9 reviews
4.0
9 reviews
Dined on March 6, 2021
overall4food5service3ambience4
I was a little taken aback at how crowded the restaurant was, considering Covid limitations are still in place .
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on February 15, 2021
overall4food4service4ambience5
Valentines Day dinner
OT
OpenTable Diner
Omaha
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 15, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing atmosphere and the best Prime Rib I’ve ever had!
J
Jason
Chicago
11 reviews
vip
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on February 14, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
First time going. Truly a hidden gem in Chicago’s River West neighborhood. Great food, service and price. Cozy atmosphere with a homey feel. Complimentary valet too!
H
Hillymd
Chicago
142 reviews
vip
5.0
142 reviews
Dined on February 13, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always a great meal. Good distancing, too.
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on February 12, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Very pleasant
KT
KatieT
Chicago
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on February 3, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Had a great experience and would 10/10 recommend the Erie Cafe! The food was and drinks were great and restaurant followed COVID protocol really well. Best part of dining here was the outstanding service. Wait staff was super friendly and made sure we were well taken care of.
M
Murph
Chicago
57 reviews
vip
5.0
57 reviews
Dined on January 30, 2021
overall5food4service5ambience4
The food was good, the atmosphere was ok. The service was outstanding
OT
OpenTable Diner
Austin
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 24, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great experience, really enjoyed it.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on January 24, 2021
overall4food4service4ambience4
Very well accustomed Tasty food Well mannered staff
Y
Yummy
Chicago
104 reviews
vip
5.0
104 reviews
Dined on November 14, 2020
overall5food4service5ambience4
Great service, great location. Outside dining is the best! Always happy to return.
N
Nico
Chicago
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 7, 2020
overall3food3service3ambience3
Me and my friend ended up getting the veal, it wasn’t that great of quality. Would never order again.
v
vrypickydiner
Detroit
18 reviews
1.0
18 reviews
Dined on October 24, 2020
overall1food1service1ambience1
Arrived on time, for a reservation for my daughter's birthday. The host did not ask my name for the reservation and took us directly to a back room. In my reservation I had asked for a booth and indicated it was a celebration for my daughter's birthday. We were taken to the back room, to a table where there was one other big party. A serving asst brought us water and 4 butters in a dish. Then no one approached our table for over 15 minutes. We saw another table of 2 get seated, have a waiter come over and get their drinks & bring bread. We watched the larger party get a waiter and get drinks and bread. We finally asked a serving asst if someone was going to wait on us. He wasn't sure who to get. Finally, after about 25 minutes, a waiter came over, who seemed annoyed. He dropped 3 menus on the table, no apology, nothing, and said he would be back. We decided to leave. I walked out ahead of my mother and daughter so that I could pull the car up. There was no host up front to speak with. My mother & daughter walked out after I did and no one even acknowledged them. Unacceptable.
JA
JosephA
Chicago
17 reviews
5.0
17 reviews
Dined on October 21, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Service and food were excellent. We sat outside on the patio and when it started raining, our server brought an umbrella and heater over - it was perfect. Hadn’t been to Erie Cafe in a while and will go back soon.
DR
DanielR
Chicago
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on October 18, 2020
overall3food4service3ambience5
I love going to Erie Cafe for Prime Rib. I specifically put in the notes of my reservation to hold at least one of order of Prime Rib. The server told us they don't read the notes and to call next time. Why put a notes portion on your reservation if they are going to be ignored? We arrived on time for our 7:30 reservation and were told they were already out of Prime Rib. This is not the first time this has happened and it's extremely disappointing. Next time, I will walk out and spend my $500 elsewhere.
KL
KeshiaL
Chicago
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on October 18, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
I was celebrating my 42nd birthday. Everything about the experience was amazing! The wait staff was very attentive and professional!
L
Libby
Chicago
68 reviews
vip
4.0
68 reviews
Dined on October 17, 2020
overall4food4service5ambience5
Calves liver was very tasty but bacon was way over cooked. Dry and hard to chew. Woud never order it again.
GU
GUILLERMO
Chicago
46 reviews
5.0
46 reviews
Dined on October 17, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience4
The staff and in particular our server Jose were fantastic. Truly a gem of a restaurant. We will definitely be coming back
SG
SarahG
Chicago
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on October 17, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always a wonderful dining experience. Traditional Italian/steakhouse with a excellent bar area for before and after dinner.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 17, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
The service and food was great. Highly recommended.
OP
OPFoodie
Chicago
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on October 17, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience4
My wife recently had serious surgery, so much so that the has been on a feeding tube for 5 months. She was recently given permission to start eating again and this merited a serious celebration. I immediately choose the Erie Cafe in light of the many good meals we have enjoyed there over the years. Covid has suppressed the crowds temporarily, but the food and service is still outstanding.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 17, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great service and a lot of food!
r
robertg
Chicago
10 reviews
vip
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on October 15, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
As usual we enjoyed the meal very much
BF
BurtF
Chicago
32 reviews
vip
4.0
32 reviews
Dined on October 15, 2020
overall4food3service4ambience3
Comfortable atmosphere. The Linguine w/ clams in white wine wasn't that good - it was soggy for some reason. Attentive service.
GG
GnGthebest
Chicago
53 reviews
vip
5.0
53 reviews
Dined on October 9, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Erie Cafe is always a great place to entertain
s
svdeh
Chicago
36 reviews
vip
5.0
36 reviews
Dined on October 7, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
The service ,food ,ambiance were super..we started outside,was too windy and moved inside with no disruption of service..
DC
DrewChicago
Chicago
85 reviews
vip
5.0
85 reviews
Dined on October 7, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great to sit on their patio and enjoy grilled calamari and chicken Parma. Love this place.
JB
JustineB
Chicago
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 6, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
A classic Chicago staple and one of my favorites! Martin is the best!
a
alejandrog
Chicago
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 2, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Staff service and the Bacon was amazing
DN
DeniseN
Las Vegas
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on September 26, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great experience all the way around!!
JS
JohnS
Chicago
224 reviews
vip
5.0
224 reviews
Dined on September 25, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Ate outside at sundown and it was lovely. Generous portions
R
Redhead
Chicago
23 reviews
vip
5.0
23 reviews
Dined on September 23, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
My favorite neighborhood place feels like home. Great service and consistently reliable food. The outdoor patio is a perfect Eden, over the River, COVID compliant, and totally relaxing. Have been here dozens and dozens of times.
N
Nomnomnom
Chicago
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on September 20, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Good neighborhood spot.
DK
DanielK
Chicago
3 reviews
2.0
3 reviews
Dined on September 19, 2020
overall2food3service2ambience3
As long time fans of Erie Cafe, we were disappointed with this outing. We were celebrating an anniversary and made a reservation. We waited at the front for five minutes where no host was present. Finally, we asked a waiter to seat us. He was in a bad mood. The food was okay, not as good as usual. No note of our anniversary was made. Maybe it was an off night, but we won't be back soon.
F
Friday
Chicago
12 reviews
vip
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on September 18, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience4
Wonderful food - a neighborhood gem. Good outdoor seating options. Friendly staff and the food is excellent.
m
matty
Chicago
18 reviews
4.0
18 reviews
Dined on September 18, 2020
overall4food4service4ambience4
Always love Erie! Outdoor patios is one of the best in the city!
E
Eagle
Chicago
24 reviews
5.0
24 reviews
Dined on September 14, 2020
overall5food5service4ambience5
An extraordinarily pleasant outdoor dining experience.
M
Momo
Chicago
47 reviews
vip
5.0
47 reviews
Dined on September 13, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Husbands 65th birthday! Food was great and being outside on a beautiful day was perfect. I had veal limone and it was tender and not overly sour. My husband had veal parm and loved it. Their potatoes are amazing. We’ve been going for over 15 years! Never a disappointment. Our server was great!
RP
RachelleP
Chicago
17 reviews
vip
5.0
17 reviews
Dined on September 12, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
I WILL DEFINITELY BE BACK! Amazing food with so much flavor! Service was great, we had Joselito and he was very attentive. He made good suggestions-which were greatly appreciated. Felt safe and distanced from other parties/tables. I would highly recommend the grilled calamari-the sauce is decadent! They don’t skimp out on the seafood in the frutti di mare either.

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
Physical distancing
- Distancing maintained in common areas
- Extra space between tables

Protective equipment
- Waitstaff wear masks
Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

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Erie Cafe is rated 4.5 stars by 973 OpenTable diners.

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Cross street
N. Larrabee St.
Neighborhood
Chicago
Hours of operation
Lunch Mon–Sat 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 3:00 pm–12:00 am Sun 3:00 pm–11:00 pm
Cuisines
Steakhouse, Italian, Seafood
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
We offer complimentary valet parking. Self-parking is available on Erie Street & Larrabee Street.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://eriecafe.com/
Phone number
(312) 266-2300
Private party facilities
The Erie Cafe offers two separate private dining spaces. The Upstairs private dining room has a seated capacity of 30 guests and the Banquet Room has a seated capacity of 150 guests.

Featured in

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Erie Cafe

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Shaved Prime Rib

Prime Rib of Beef

Pepper Steak

Appetizers

Soup of the Day$4.75

Shrimp Cocktail$18.00

Grilled Calamari$18.00

Baked Clams

Crab Cake$18.00

Italian Sausage with Peppers$17.00

Fried Ravioli with Blue Cheese$14.00

Antipasti$12.00

Mussels Marinara$18.00

Salads

Garbage Salad$19.50

Caesar Salad$8.00

Tuscan Kale Salad$10.00

BLT Iceburg Lettuce Wedge$8.00

Sliced Tomatoes with Onion$8.50

Mixed Greens$8.00

Tomato Caprese$12.00

Steaks and Chops

Broiled Strip Loin Steak$52.00

Broiled Small Strip Loin Steak$47.00

Broiled Filet Mignon$52.00

Broiled Petite Filet$48.00

Veal Chop$48.00

Pork Chop$27.00

Broiled Rib-Eye Steak, Bone in$58.50

Beef and Brochette$46.00

T-Bone Steak$58.50

Strip Loin Steak Bone-In$52.00

Lamb Chops$53.00

House Specialities

Chicken Vesuvio$28.00

Chicken Greek Style$27.00

Boneless Chicken Brest Parmigiana$27.00

Boneless Chicken Breast a la Fricasse$27.00

Broiled Chopped Steak$28.00

Veal Cutlet Parmigiana$35.00

Veal Scaloppini, Limone or Marsala$37.00

Chicken Cacciatore$30.00

Calves Liver with Bacon and Onion$35.00

Chicken a la Vorda$30.00

Seafood

Whitefish Filet$33.50

Salmon Filet$38.00

Chilean Sea Bass$45.00

Australian Lobster Tail$85.00

Shrimp De Jonghe$39.50

French Fried Shrimp$37.50

Grilled Shrimp a la George$37.50

Pasta

Homemade Ravioli with Meat Sauce$26.00

Homemade Cheese Ravioli with Vodka Cream Sauce$26.00

Spaghetti with Meat Sauce$22.00

Spaghetti with Fresh Tomatoes and Basil$21.00

Spaghetti with Meat Balls$26.50

Linguini White Clam Sauce$28.00

Linguini Mussels Marinara$25.00

Linguini Frutti di Mare$31.00

Weekend Specials

Prime Rib of Beef$58.50

Lasagna$24.00

Sides

Sauteed or Creamed Spinach$10.00

Broiled Mushrooms$9.00

Potatoes Erie$7.50

Sauteed Broccoli$9.00

Green Peas with Grilled Onions$7.50

French Fried Onion Rings$7.50

Lyonnaise Potatoes$7.50

Asparagus Grilled or Steamed$10.00