Harry Caray's Italian Steakhouse - Rosemont

11/11/09

Best Steak I ever had

by onyovo at Citysearch

Lived in the area for a few years and drove by a million times but never went in until a client of mine wanted to go there for a meeting. I had an amazing steak which i can say was the best I ever had, top that off with some really friendly and knowledgeable service and a fun atmosphere with the sports memorabilia everywhere. I'm defiantly going to be back for more.

• Pros: Amazing steaks

06/29/09

Overpriced Tourist Trap

by dms34 at Citysearch

My boyfriend and I decided to eat here beause we thought it would be a nice place to have some good food and a few drinks. We ordered a few cocktails and beers, which were way overpriced.

I had tortilla soup before my entree, shich was okay. I ordered the chicken parmesan, and the waiter warned me not to order it. This is troubling because if everyone knows it is not good, then why serve it? I ordered it anyway, and I realized he was right. The huge pieces of chicken were dry and hard to swallow. The marinara sauce was bland, and the only edible part of the dish was the pasta.

My boyfriend described his steak as okay, and for what is cost it should have been fantastic.We left feeling ripped off and annoyed. I think probably most people who end up eating here might be tourists.

The only good thing is that the dining room was nice. It was dark but not too dark. The tables weren't too close together, and it was a romantic atmosphere. There also weren't a lot of kids, which was nice.

• Pros: Nice Atmosphere
• Cons: Bad food, high prices

07/23/07

Excellent Service, Great Food, Lively Atmosphere

by margolis at Citysearch

I have dined at Harry Caray's five times. It usually delivers excellent food, superior service, and a great atmosphere. This is not a quiet, romantic restaurant. This is the sort of place you go when you want a ton of good food and service that is quick, efficient, and courteous. It is on the pricey side and always noisy, but if you're in the mood for a really good steak or awesome chicken Vesuvio, then head on over. I've tried the cowboy ribeye, the lobster tail, and the chicken Vesuvio. All were excellent. My only complaint would be the asparagus being cold and under-cooked once. I also had an under-cooked steak once. Stuff happens, though. It's ALWAYS noisy. I must stress that. It's a great place to take clients. I see lots of sales people there wining and dining their clients. I see a lot of families there, too. All in all, I am glad it's in my neighborhood. My only complaint is Alison, one of the managers. She is NOT dedicated to customer satisfaction. Your complaints to her falls on deaf ears. The rest of the staff is impeccable, though.

• Pros: Great food, excellent service, good wine list
• Cons: Noisy, mean manager