El Che Steakhouse & Bar

4.7

2061 Reviews

$50 and over

Steakhouse

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 23, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 68 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for special occasions
Good for business meals
Romantic

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 brings the heat seven nights a week.

For large groups, private events, birthdays, or celebrations, email us info@elchechicago.com.

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 Mon–Fri, Sun 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
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 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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Experiences

Good Trouble Bourbon Dinner
$150.00 per person
Prepaid
Dec 4, 2024 only
6:00 PM
Good Trouble was inspired by the brand owner’s vision to spur social change through great bourbon and good conversations. Be part of that conversation as we explore four wood-fired courses with our friends at El Che. Each course will be paired with a cocktail and you'll be able to hear some incredible stories from our founder and distiller, Dee Robinson.

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What 2,061 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.7Service
4.7Ambience
4.3Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

El Che Steakhouse & Bar offers an "authentic Argentinian experience" with "the best steak in the states." Diners rave about the "amazing food," "extraordinary service," and lively ambiance. The seafood platter and empanadas are "a must." Perfect for special occasions, El Che combines excellent cuisine with a welcoming atmosphere.

2,061 Reviews

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Phycheena
Chicago
6 reviews
2.0
6 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
The ambiance is very nice the food is very much overpriced & overrated by paid social media influencers. My prawn were bland & taste like charcoal. My salad & french fries were very good. The fries are the absolute best item on the menu. They don’t need any condiments at all. Also, I purchased a bottle of the Malbec/merlot blend. If I’m in the area & can sit at the bar for happy hour I’d come back for fries & a glass of wine. Dinner for 2 was $300 for fries, steak, & prawns. FYI that did include the bottle of wine. Super saddened by all the hype.
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Victor
Chicago
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Went for my birthday ambiance was nice music was a tad bit loud we ordered a bunch of different items, empanadas 🔥 oysters were decent, chorizo a little under cooked. The chinese sweet potatoes 🔥 salad was good broccolini was salty, the mushroom polenta nothing to write home about . Ordered the prime New York asked for medium rare was over cooked a bit tough not enough enough seasoning , was a disappointing for the cut of meat and price!! You live you learn 6.8
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James
New York City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Unbelievable dining experience. Food was impeccable. Steaks were perfect. Staff was top notch.
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Nicholas
Chicago
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a great experience! Would definitely be back!!
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OpenTable Diner
Chicago
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on November 15, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
Our server (Scott) didn’t check up on us but was very attentive to the other tables. Didn’t ask us how the food was , my bf had to get someone else’s attention to ask to get the steak cooked more. When the busser took our food to box it up the server just dropped off dessert menus and didn’t say anything just walked away. The food runner/ busser was actually a lot better . I wish the tip went to him. And I wish I got his name.
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OpenTable Diner
Chicago
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on November 14, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great restaurant! Attentive and fast moving staff. Quite pricey. But I guess that is to be expected with the quality of the food and service. Would Highly recommend it. Get there early or stay after dinner, to try as many of their cocktails as possible. All very good….
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tony
Chicago
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 13, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great experience. The food was delicious and server was great. He kept checking on us and was very nice. Top tier restaurant.
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Ysenia
Chicago
16 reviews
4.0
16 reviews
Dined on November 12, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We went to dinner at 5pm and that was the perfect time as the dinner crowd began to quickly fill in afterward. Service was great. We were given recommendations and didn’t need to ask for anything. Food was great and fresh. My husband and I split the lobster tail, NY strip, and broccolini. I’m not sure what all was in the butter sauce with the lobster tail, but we could have drank that. We also split the endive salad, which was packed with flavor. The grilled oysters were good but I could have done without. The empanadas were good, but the Italian beef one was better.
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Richard
Greater Boston
23 reviews
vip
5.0
23 reviews
Dined on November 12, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
An absolutely terrific experience - the service exceptional, the food delicious and the wait staff wonderful! Thank you!!!!
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Jocelyn
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 10, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We loved El Che! The food, wine, staff and ambience were amazing. We are looking forward to dining there again.
El Che Steakhouse & BarResponded on November 11, 2024
We're so excited you thoroughly enjoyed your dining experience at El Che, Jocelyn! We let your server know just how much his care and expertise meant to your party. Please come dine with us again soon. We'll have our Waygu Tartare ready for you! Best, The El Che Team
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FAQs

El Che Steakhouse & Bar is rated 4.7 stars by 2061 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

Nov 23, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 68 times today

Experiences are available.

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 Mon–Fri, Sun 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
Executive chef
John Manion
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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El Che Steakhouse & Bar

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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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