This River North spot draws a Merchandise Mart crowd for salads, sandwiches, steaks and after-work cocktails.
(312) 288-8977
400 N Wells St
(Kinzie Street)
Chicago,
IL
60610
41.8893
-87.6341
Neighborhoods: Central, Near North Side
Hours:
Mon-Thu 11am-10pm
Fri 11am-11pm
Sat 4pm-11pm
Sun 4pm-9pm
Price:
$$$
Kinzie Chophouse
Last updated 4.30.09
What People Are Saying About Kinzie Chophouse
The Owner
Kinzie Chophouse
Owner
The restaurant, established across from the hustling Merchandise Mart, is a fixture in the River North neighborhood. The newly remodeled dining room and bar is set with warm, earthy tones. In the main dining room, white cloth tables complement the cozy, oversized mocha leather booths. Charming black-and-white prints of old Chicago framed simply in black adorn the walls, along with a chalkboard announcing the daily wine specials. The Kinzie bar is sleek and contemporary with an inviting feel.
The Editor
Contributor
Citysearch
In Short – A plum location across from the Merchandise Mart keeps this dimly lit steakhouse buzzing. Lunch highlights include the classic Chophouse salad with mixed greens, sliced tomatoes, bell peppers and cucumbers, and the crab-cake sandwich served on a toasted onion roll with roasted red-pepper aioli. Steaks come in a variety of cuts and sizes, from a 12-ounce dry-aged New York to a 48-ounce porterhouse for two. Side dishes include sauteed spinach and mushrooms.
A Place Recommended by Locals
by Brucephous
During lunch hour in an Irish-named bar, a young bartender recommend a few steak houses to us, including a celebrity-named one. Fortunately for us, a couple of elderly men interrupted our talk. In a gravelly voice, one said, "If you want a good steak, go to Kinzie's." His friend agreed. (We went in early evening.)Truer words were never spoken. My aged ribeye was one of the best 3 steaks I have ever had. The expert waiter made this meal a princely experience, helping me to pair up a good California zinfandel with the steak. Salad, bread, entree, and wine all arrived in a timely manner. This was over 2 years ago, and I still have a vivid memory of it. I can't wait to visit Kinzie's again for a great steak.
- Pros: Steaks, wine, service
- Cons: sometimes busy
raw scallops
by badger1978
i just moved into the area and tried my hand at this place last Sunday. i sat at the bar for 10 mins before the bartender even looked at me. another 10 mins went by before he took my order. WAY out of his depth.
i ordered scallops and the goat cheese. goat cheese was good but the scallops were raw when they came out. i bit into the first one then tried another. after many apologies from the bartender the same scallops came back out, reheated and still raw! i nearly threw them back at the kitchen.
i quickly asked for my check and as leaving the manager was lurking around asking people at the bar how their meal was. not me, i think i had a pi#sed off look on my face. no second chances here, too many better steakhouses in the city. you have been warned
- Pros: nothing
- Cons: bad service/bad food
ATTENTION ALL CARNIVORES... STEAK ALERT .....STEAK ALERT.....
by leemarie99
When we got there we were craving, obviously Steaks... Since we were never there before, the waiter asked if we would like to see the types of meat cuts available. Now that's not something you see everyday.
He brought out a tray of all the different meats.. I chose the 14oz DELMONICO..Med , a fatty but juicy steak. My husband choose the 24oz Porterhouse.. Med Rare.. loved it..
This is not a chain type of resturant.. Like Sulllivan's. We are glad we choose this place.
- Pros: Valet parking, Meat selections
The Details on Kinzie Chophouse
The Extras:
Party rooms and customized menus are available for large groups, as well as office catering. Call the event coordinator (312) 543-4405 to set something up.
Know Before You Go:
Expect to wait during peak hours, especially when conventions are in town. Or sit at the long bar, where the full menu is available.
Save Money:
A $2.95 bar menu (including a Quarter Pound Cheddar Burger with steak fries, Crispy Calamari and a large Caesar salad) is available weekdays from 3pm-6pm.
Category:
Payment Methods:
American Express, Discover, Visa, Diners Club, MasterCard
Restaurant Special Features:
Local Favorite, Romantic Dining, Outdoor Dining, Business Dining, Lunch Spot, Happy Hour, Notable Wine List
General Info:
Open 7 Days
Cuisine:
Smoking Permitted:
At the bar only from 2pm-6pm Monday through Friday
As Seen In…
Message from Kinzie Chophouse
- Tableside steak presentation
- $2.95 and $5.00 bar menus
- Private dining rooms available
The restaurant, established across from the hustling Merchandise Mart, is a fixture in the River North neighborhood. The newly remodeled dining room and bar is set with warm, earthy tones. In the main dining room, white cloth tables complement the cozy, oversized mocha leather booths. Charming black-and-white prints of old Chicago framed simply in black adorn the walls, along with a chalkboard announcing the daily wine specials. The Kinzie bar is sleek and contemporary with an inviting feel.










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