N9NE Steakhouse (Nine)

(312) 575-9900

440 W Randolph St (Canal Street)
Chicago, IL 60606 41.8845 -87.6392

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Neighborhoods: Near West Side, West Side

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Hours:

Mon-Thu 11:30am-2pm, 5:30pm-10pm

Fri 11:30am-2pm, 5pm-12am

Sat 5pm-12am

Price:

$$$

Last updated 3.29.11

Category:

Restaurants, Bars & Pubs, Bars & Clubs, Catering, Taverns

Payment Methods:

American Express, Cash, Diners Club, Visa, MasterCard

Restaurant Special Features:

Local Favorite, Private Rooms, Date Spot, Romantic Dining, Special Occasion Dining, People Watching

Cuisine:

Steakhouse, Seafood

Bar & Club Special Features:

Specialty Cocktails

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What People Are Saying About N9NE Steakhouse (Nine)

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The Scene – Ghost Bar and downstairs restaurant N9NE have made a big splash among club connoisseurs, drawing semi-famous crowds from all over the country. Mostly successful, mostly beautiful young things strut their stuff--more than a few Jennifer Lopez look-alikes dot the crowd. Frosted glass walls surround this upstairs lounge, which houses a curved silver bar backlit with a green glow, giving the room an eerie feel. Egg-shaped chairs at the bar lend a mod note, while low chairs and couches in acid green add color. Silver accents, like the metallic beaded curtain separating the…

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The Extras:
Check out ghostbar upstairs for an after-dinner drink with the VIPs and wanna-bes.
Who's Haunting the House?:
Billy Corgan, Lisa Marie Presley and MJ have been spotted more than once.
What to Drink:
If you're a big spender, go for the Ultimate margarita, made with top of the line tequilas and Grand Marnier for the eyebrow-raising price of $69.
ambiance
89.46999549865723% positive
  1. “Sometimes upscale restaurants can become a bit too pretentious for "us" but we immediately felt a warm, comfortable, sincere atmosphere.”
  2. “loved the decor, atmosphere, and vibe!”
  3. “Sexy, yet subtle atmosphere, not to mention wonderful food.”
  4. “P.s. for an after-dinner drink, go upstairs to their cozy lounge called the ghost bar.”
  5. “We sat in a comfortable booth and ordered up tasty appetizers: rock shrimp with two dipping sauces, lobster bisque, and perfectly fried calamari.”
  6. “We wanted an upscale dinner with great service, ambiance, and food.”
  7. “Cool atmosphere and great food”
  8. “the ambiance was cool, but decor was a little too cold in their attempt to be trendy.”
  9. “If you don't mind the clubish atmosphere and you love miso cod, you HAVE to try this place out.”
  10. “Nice atmosphere.”
  11. “Really nice restaurant with a really hip decor.”
  12. “But large martinis, great, informative waiters and beautiful decor make this place a must visit.”
  13. “The decor is interesting, if a bit cool in tone.”
  14. “Fun, upbeat atmosphere, and stop up to the ghost bar lounge upstairs for an elegant nightcap.”
  15. “Comfy Faux Suede chairs and dim lighting create a romantic ambiance.”
  16. “the food and service is always great and the decor is breathtaking.”
  17. “The drinks were tasty and fun!”
  18. “Awesome location.”
  19. “The service was great, but atmosphere is half of what you pay for.”
dessert
100.0% positive
  1. “For dessert, I was brought out a huge portion of bright blue cotton candy with candles in it!”
  2. “N9ne offers a very unique dessert menu with items ranging from cotton candy to smores.”
  3. “The food were all great and so were the desserts.”
drinks
87.5% positive
  1. “Fun, upbeat atmosphere, and stop up to the ghost bar lounge upstairs for an elegant nightcap.”
  2. “If not dining, the bar is always the perfect spot for meeting old friends or making new ones!”
  3. “Fantastic wine list with several wonderful selections that won't break the bank.”
  4. “The Steak and cocktails were incredible, expensive but worth every penny.”
  5. “The 2 cocktails we ordered weren't very good either.”
  6. “The drinks were tasty and fun!”
  7. “My compliants to the chef of this resturant, the food is really good, the upstairs bar is a little tight but what better way to meet new people the downstairs bar is great and the service is fabulous if your not from Chicago you have to go to the nine.”
  8. “The drinks are incredible, especially love potion no. 9.”
  9. “Our server was very helpful, he suggested a wine that was absolutely perfect and is now my new favorite.”
  10. “the bar upstairs was pretty nice as well.”
  11. “P.s. for an after-dinner drink, go upstairs to their cozy lounge called the ghost bar.”
  12. “The server was great and recommended delicious wines that complimented our meals very well.”
food quality
90.57000160217285% positive
  1. “seafood highly recommended!”
  2. “The caesar salad very well could have been the best I have ever had (no anchovies per request).”
  3. “The calamari and rock shrimp are delicious!”
  4. “We wanted an upscale dinner with great service, ambiance, and food.”
  5. “Sexy, yet subtle atmosphere, not to mention wonderful food.”
  6. “Overall, a delicious dinner experience, and we will certainly return again.”
  7. “have had better steak elsewhere in the city, but the fish is superb.”
  8. “The food was amazing!”
  9. “The drinks were tasty and fun!”
  10. “have no problem paying for great food and great service.”
  11. “The food was real good the servise too.”
  12. “Every facet of the service was excellent as were the steaks.”
  13. “The food was not good at all and the service was poor.”
  14. “The tomato salad was delicious.”
  15. “The Chicago staff were also very nice and the fondue is to die for!”
  16. “Although the service was good, the food wasn't enough to salvage it.”
  17. “was in to N9NE Steakhouse last week for dinner and had a great meal.”
  18. “His steak was wonderful, but the sauce on my fish was too sweet for my taste.”
  19. “We had to order the steak since it's their specialty right?”
  20. “so I was surprised when the food was OUTSTANDING.”
  21. “Nine has REALLY good steaks.”
  22. “the food and service is always great and the decor is breathtaking.”
  23. “The food were all great and so were the desserts.”
  24. “My compliants to the chef of this resturant, the food is really good, the upstairs bar is a little tight but what better way to meet new people the downstairs bar is great and the service is fabulous if your not from Chicago you have to go to the nine.”
  25. “Great experience, delicious food.”
  26. “My bo loves the oysters on the half shell - so fresh - and king crab which is a monster in size.”
  27. “Everything we ordered was delicious.”
  28. “best food thus far”
  29. “The food is very good (although not much better than places like Morton's) but the.”
  30. “Cool space, great food”
  31. “My meal was absolutely delicious.”
  32. “If it's a great steak you're looking for, you're better off trying someplace else.”
  33. “Cool atmosphere and great food”
  34. “Presentation on the plate, as well as the taste of these dishes were perfect.”
  35. “The Black Cod Miso was so flavorful and tasty I wanted to order my own!”
  36. “The food is amazing, the service is wonderful, and the restaurant is beautiful.”
  37. “It is honestly THE best fish I've had so far and I would go back just for that.”
  38. “The service and food was absolutely fabulous!”
  39. “Nine is one of my favorite place to go have a nice meal and enjoy an excellent crowd.”
  40. “have my favorites when I go to N9NE - rock shrimp and bone in ribeye - both delicious!”
  41. “Food was subpar, and there really aren't too many steak selections on the menu.”
  42. “Both our meals were very good, but they slighltly overcooked our ordered rare lamb chops.”
  43. “Their specials are great and they have fantastic soups!”
  44. “In a city that is known for the best steak, Nine Steak House is defineately at the top.”
  45. “Very unfortuneately, the service is not polished and the main menu food is not outstanding.”
  46. “The food was so bad I refused my friends' invitation to sample theirs.”
  47. “The server was great and recommended delicious wines that complimented our meals very well.”
  48. “recommend steak!”
  49. “The Rock Shrimp appetizer was delicious and the steak was wonderful.”
  50. “travel incessantly for business and this was the best food experience I'd had in months.”
  51. “They serve as good a steak as I've had anywhere in Chicago.”
  52. “The Nine's lamb is also an excellent alternative to steaks, and is probably the best chops in the city.”
  53. “We sat in a comfortable booth and ordered up tasty appetizers: rock shrimp with two dipping sauces, lobster bisque, and perfectly fried calamari.”
menu variety
66.66999816894531% positive
  1. “Fantastic wine list with several wonderful selections that won't break the bank.”
  2. “Very unfortuneately, the service is not polished and the main menu food is not outstanding.”
  3. “Great menu, very diverse, perfect place for a business lunch.”
  4. “The menu on their website looked amazing and I was especially eager to try the caviar and vodka.”
  5. “N9ne offers a very unique dessert menu with items ranging from cotton candy to smores.”
  6. “Food was subpar, and there really aren't too many steak selections on the menu.”
overall
100.0% positive
  1. “Really nice restaurant with a really hip decor.”
  2. “But large martinis, great, informative waiters and beautiful decor make this place a must visit.”
  3. “This is my new favorite restaurant in the city and I can't wait to go back!”
return potential
100.0% positive
  1. “Overall, a delicious dinner experience, and we will certainly return again.”
  2. “This is my new favorite restaurant in the city and I can't wait to go back!”
  3. “It is honestly THE best fish I've had so far and I would go back just for that.”
service
81.4799976348877% positive
  1. “Although the service was good, the food wasn't enough to salvage it.”
  2. “The service and food was absolutely fabulous!”
  3. “This restaurant must have it's employees write reviews for this restaurant b/c this place is terrible!”
  4. “Our server was so nice and did everything he could to make sure my birthday celebration was perfect!”
  5. “Chef Michael does it right and our service was excellent.”
  6. “Maybe if the service and staff here weren't so awful they'd actually get some service and actaully have people in it.”
  7. “The service is always excellent no matter how small or large the group.”
  8. “The food is amazing, the service is wonderful, and the restaurant is beautiful.”
  9. “Granted, the service and the entrees were good.”
  10. “Our server was very helpful, he suggested a wine that was absolutely perfect and is now my new favorite.”
  11. “Very unfortuneately, the service is not polished and the main menu food is not outstanding.”
  12. “have no problem paying for great food and great service.”
  13. “But large martinis, great, informative waiters and beautiful decor make this place a must visit.”
  14. “The server was great and recommended delicious wines that complimented our meals very well.”
  15. “Very good service.”
  16. “We wanted an upscale dinner with great service, ambiance, and food.”
  17. “The food was not good at all and the service was poor.”
  18. “It's a shame to see such a fabulous and hip looking place like that go to waiste b/c of bad service.”
  19. “the food and service is always great and the decor is breathtaking.”
  20. “The service was fabulous, and overall it was a wonderful experience.”
  21. “Although service was never that good.”
  22. “Every facet of the service was excellent as were the steaks.”
  23. “My compliants to the chef of this resturant, the food is really good, the upstairs bar is a little tight but what better way to meet new people the downstairs bar is great and the service is fabulous if your not from Chicago you have to go to the nine.”
  24. “Our waiter, Adam, was a perfect match for our personalities.”
  25. “The Chicago staff were also very nice and the fondue is to die for!”
  26. “The service was incredible!”
  27. “The service was great, but atmosphere is half of what you pay for.”
value
66.66999816894531% positive
  1. “Desserts were good, but overpriced.”
  2. “The Steak and cocktails were incredible, expensive but worth every penny.”
  3. “For dessert, I was brought out a huge portion of bright blue cotton candy with candles in it!”
3 Star Rating: Average

08/14/11

Great Atmosphere

by james2323 at Citysearch

Hey, I can't complaint about the decor and atmosphere. People were looking good in here. But the price is high. But I wasn't expecting anything less.

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

04/25/11

5 star service 5 star food

by johnnymac1979 at Citysearch

Wow. The absolutee best service I have ever recieved at any restaurant at any price point ever!!!!!

3 Star Rating: Average

11/14/10

Great Food Bad Service

by Chickster at Citysearch

Nine has been a favorite of ours in past years. After a period of absence we decided to take friends there to celebrate one of their birthdays as we wanted the night to be special for him. The dinner started off ok, but then noticed that the waiter blatently ignored the women at the table and acknowledged only the men. Even when he was told we were there to celebrate a birthday he said "OK, got it" and then just ignored the request whispered to him. We ordered dessert and coffee. The dessert was plopped down in the middle of the table, the coffee came well after the dessert was gone. I motioned to the waiter that he forgot the birthday as it ruined the whole thing. He came back with a little cookie on a plate with a candle in it and just dropped it in front of our friend without a word. Unbelievable. I do want to acknowledge that the food was excellent as it always is. The valet, the hostess, the coat check girl-all very cordial. The bad service was somewhat of a damper on what was supposed to be a celebration for our friend. I would still recommend the place, just wish we would have had a differant server.

2 Star Rating: Below Average

09/01/10

There is better for the price...

by hotdogpimp at Citysearch

Ok. I had a groupon to Nine. I'd been there once before years before and figured I'd try it again. The fillet that I had was so terrible and overcooked that I joined citysearch just to write this review. The Scallops my girlfiend had were really good. For the price, I expect more. I have no problem paying for food. Seriously Nine.

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

07/15/10

Great Experience

by rlk12 at Citysearch

My fiancee and I recently spent our two year anniversary at N9NE Steakhouse. This had to possibly be the best dinner we have ever had together. My fiancee forgot what time he made our reservation for so we were late. But when we came in 30 min after the reservation time, the hostess was so sweet and they still were able to fit us in. Our server suggested a wonderful red wine he thought we would enjoy. He was right. I now recommend an Argentine wine - the Paul Hobbs Malbec. It was a perfect compliment to our meal.

Everything tasted so good and the portion size was amazing! Salads were enough for two to share, as well as the sides we chose to go with our steaks. Our filet and NY sirloin were cooked perfectly, in fact I don't think I have ever eaten so much at one meal in my life!

The food is definitely worth the price, especially if you are going for a special occasion. And as we were leaving it started to downpour but the valet service was more than happy to hail a cab for us, which was great!

The Details on N9NE Steakhouse (Nine)

Place Categories:

  • great service
  • great food
  • good steak
  • favorite place
  • great food experience
  • absolutely delicious meal
  • beautiful restaurant
  • nice atmosphere
  • great dessert menu
  • too cold decor
  • incredible cocktails
  • recommended highly
  • great appetizers
  • romantic ambiance
  • incredible drinks
  • great server
  • flavorful black cod miso
  • delicious sashimi n9ne
  • overpriced desserts
  • very good prosciuto app
  • very good everything
  • very nice chicago staff
  • subpar main menu food
  • fantastic wine
  • pretty nice bar upstairs
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