The Chicago Firehouse
Chicago, IL 60605
Phone: (312) 786-1401
- Price:
- $$$$
- Cross Street:
- 14th Street
- Directions:
- El: Red, Green, Orange Line to Roosevelt
- Hours:
- Mon-Thu 11:30am-10pm, Fri 11:30am-10:30pm, Sat 5pm-10:30pm, Sun 4pm-9pm
Editorial Review for The Chicago Firehouse – by J.P. Anderson
The Scene
Built in 1905, this lovely old firehouse has been sumptuously restored with a handsome cherry bar, plush leather booths and club chairs. The real charm of this place, though, comes from the reminders of its old identity as home to Engine Company 104, from the shiny tin ceiling and intact fire poles to the gleaming glazed tile that covers the walls.
The Food
The traditional American menu delivers clean, familiar flavors like plump green onion-studded crab cakes, classic French onion soup brimming with Gruyere cheese and a juicy burger that ranks among the best in town. Popular for comfort-food plates like slow-cooked pot roast and roasted Firehouse chicken with au gratin potatoes, the restaurant also serves up seafood, like pan-fried rainbow trout, mahi mahi and Florida grouper with artichokes, prosciutto and olive tapenade. For dessert, there's pecan pie, Nutella-filled crepes and tempting chocolate chip-banana bread pudding.
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Insider Tips
When to GoBecause of its comfortable family-friendly atmosphere, this is a favorite for pre- and post-Sox game dining.
The ExtrasCozy and low-ceilinged, lined with wine cabinets and boasting a handcrafted wood table, the baroque-style downstairs wine cellar is a lovely place for groups of up to 16. Other private areas can accommodate up to 250.
User Reviews for The Chicago Firehouse
07/06/2007 Posted by jimmyfallon
What a great experience, food was great and the steaks were to die for. The staff was very well versed and the on there game. Try the patio it is fun. Come on a Friday the have a supper club theme with an older gentlemen playing an accordian.
Pros: great atmosphere, great management
Cons: hard to get a table
03/08/2007 Posted by dinneranyone
Having eaten at the firehouse a few times I want to share with al of you my last experience. I was amazed how fast a restaurant could go from good to horrible service. Upon entering the place there was no one at the door, we went to the bar for a drink and the bartender was nice, that is where the trouble began. The food quality was lacking with a flavorless soup, the bisque. The server did not come back to my table for 30 minutes, having asked for a manager to express my displeasure, the server told me that they had no managers tonight. I could talk to the host with any problems. WOW. Being in the industry I asked some of the servers what was going on and they replied that the owner is letting things slip. It's too bad, It used to be a place that I would take a guest for a great South Loop experience, now I'll drive past and enjoy Room21.
Pros: It used to be a firehouse
Cons: Service, Management
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