Kinzie Chophouse

(312) 822-0191

400 N Wells St (Kinzie Street)
Chicago, IL 60610 41.8893 -87.6341

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Neighborhoods: Near North Side, Central

Hours:

Mon-Thu 11am-10pm

Fri 11am-11pm

Sat 4pm-11pm

Sun 4pm-9pm

Price:

$$$

Last updated 12.06.10

Category:

Restaurants

Payment Methods:

American Express, Visa, Diners Club, Discover, 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:

Steakhouse

Smoking Permitted:

At the bar only from 2pm-6pm Monday through Friday

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What People Are Saying About Kinzie Chophouse

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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.

Editor's Tips

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.
ambiance
100.0% positive
  1. “Would definetly go back as it was a fun and enjoyable experience.”
  2. “I'll be going back for more good eats and to enjoy the warm & friendly atmosphere.”
  3. “We had a cozy, great table and our server made great recommendations and went out of his way for us the whole time.”
  4. “we've been looking for a place in the neighborhood with a comfortable atmosphere and feel recognized and welcome and we finally found it.”
  5. “We did enjoy the atmosphere in the bar area so we may stop in again for a drink but certainly not for dinner.”
  6. “went there and got the Winter Delights Special which was a three course meal for only $19.99 and every morsel of it was very worth it; the service was great - the atmosphere added to everything and the food was terrific, especially for a great deal like”
  7. “highly recommend Kinzie for it's outstanding service and harmonious atmosphere.”
  8. “If you are looking for a wonderful evening, in a relaxed yet cozy and romantic setting, and you want to experience fine dining at it's best----try Kinzie Chophouse.”
  9. “It is perfet for a large group or a small romantic dinner.”
  10. “warm atmosphere with excellent food and service.”
  11. “This place is great for romantic dinners as well as power lunches and business dinners.”
  12. “The atmosphere was nice and relaxed.”
dessert
50.0% positive
  1. “by the way, the I absolutely loved the flourless chocolate cake.”
  2. “We do not recommend the cream puffs (aka profiteroles), as they were made w/ice cream instead of sweet cream.”
drinks
100.0% positive
  1. “Both the fish and the wine tasted quite good.”
  2. “especially loved the wine that our waiter helped choose for our meal.”
  3. “We did enjoy the atmosphere in the bar area so we may stop in again for a drink but certainly not for dinner.”
  4. “Their wine list is extensive and their staff is helpful and accommodating.”
  5. “Great customer service and terrific wine list.”
  6. “Great menu variety for steaks, seafood, pasta and specialty cocktails!”
  7. “During lunch hour in an Irish-named bar, a young bartender recommend a few steak houses to us, including a celebrity-named one.”
  8. “very nice wine list and quaint bar area.”
  9. “We were so suprised by the friendly staff, great food, and good wine, our plans changed.”
  10. “If you enjoy wine, they have a wonderful list.”
  11. “He made several recommendations for our wine, not just selecting the most expensive bottles, but several different price levels (another bonus point).”
  12. “The bar was recommended by a friend so we had a drink in there first and then sat down to dinner.”
  13. “Other than an excellent wine list the Kinzie Chophouse was a major disappointment.”
food quality
89.58000183105469% positive
  1. “Best steaks”
  2. “This restaurant has the most incredible food Ive ever tasted.”
  3. “warm atmosphere with excellent food and service.”
  4. “My aged ribeye was one of the best 3 steaks I have ever had.”
  5. “The food was magnificent, and the service was impeccable.”
  6. “We were so suprised by the friendly staff, great food, and good wine, our plans changed.”
  7. “If you want great steak, a filet mignon at Kinzie's is like butter.”
  8. “Chicago, great city, great steaks and I can't wait until we all go back in the summer!”
  9. “My wife and I enjoy a nice thick steak but do not need a large portion.”
  10. “Excellent steak”
  11. “The shrimp was fresh and succulent, and the red bell pepper risotto was excellent.”
  12. “My delmonico "medium" steak with the "bone in" was excellent.”
  13. “Everything was absolutely delicious, and the service could not have been better.”
  14. “The staff is AWESOME, the food EXCELLENT, the Service OUTSTANDING.”
  15. “The expert waiter made this meal a princely experience, helping me to pair up a good California zinfandel with the steak.”
  16. “The menu was full of great steak choices.”
  17. “My boyfriend had the NY strip steak which he loved and I had the rock shrimp risotto, which was perfect.”
  18. “Overall, the specialty martinis are fantastic, waitstaff is truly remarkable and attentive, and the food was so good that we could easily spend every weekend at Kinzie.”
  19. “The spicy black bean soup was outstanding.”
  20. “The best steak house around.”
  21. “Awesome steak!”
  22. “Again he recommended steaks at different price levels, not just the most expensive.”
  23. “Not only is the food exceptional, but the value is the best to be found.”
  24. “My salad (a cesar) was fresh and crisp, the dressing just right.”
  25. “Excellent meal and service”
  26. “went there and got the Winter Delights Special which was a three course meal for only $19.99 and every morsel of it was very worth it; the service was great - the atmosphere added to everything and the food was terrific, especially for a great deal like”
  27. “The food was excellent, as was the service.”
  28. “The hostess was cold, the matre'd was rude, the waiter was invisible and the steaks were tasteless and not prepared properly.”
  29. “and Italian bread both of which are ice cold, and herbed butter that is still frozen, one would think the only way to go was up.”
  30. “Good food, good service”
  31. “can't wait to visit Kinzie's again for a great steak.”
  32. “had a terrific meal at the Kinzie Chop House!”
  33. “The steaks and service were great!”
  34. “The 12oz NY dry aged steak was expensive ($34), but cooked too quickly (medium rare requestd) to give a very tough exterior.”
  35. “When we arrived, they remembered we had called and we were seated immediately, and received excellent service and the best steak I've had in my life.”
  36. “must say that this was the best steak I have ever eaten.”
  37. “It was a big cut, but was so tasty, I didn't mind stuffing myself a bit!”
  38. “Both the fish and the wine tasted quite good.”
  39. “My husband and I were pleasantly surprised that this neighborhood steakhouse has such a great winelist and fabulous steaks.”
  40. “In a gravelly voice, one said, "If you want a good steak, go to Kinzie's.”
  41. “During lunch hour in an Irish-named bar, a young bartender recommend a few steak houses to us, including a celebrity-named one.”
  42. “Great menu variety for steaks, seafood, pasta and specialty cocktails!”
  43. “The prices are also very reasonable for food of this caliber.”
  44. “didn't order the steak, but from the look of things, I am fairly sure I would like it if I did.”
  45. “overall there is better places for a good steak and experience.”
  46. “The members of the Chicago Steak Club recently paid a visit to Kinzie and were awed by the fine steaks and great service.”
  47. “The lamb chops were excellent but the mashed potatoes, again, were on the peppery side.”
  48. “especially loved the wine that our waiter helped choose for our meal.”
menu variety
66.66999816894531% positive
  1. “Their wine list is extensive and their staff is helpful and accommodating.”
  2. “The menu was full of great steak choices.”
  3. “Great menu variety for steaks, seafood, pasta and specialty cocktails!”
overall
100.0% positive
  1. “We were looking for a nice casual place to dine before going out dancing later.”
return potential
100.0% positive
  1. “Chicago, great city, great steaks and I can't wait until we all go back in the summer!”
  2. “Would definetly go back as it was a fun and enjoyable experience.”
  3. “We had a great experience and will be back.”
service
87.18000411987305% positive
  1. “When we arrived, they remembered we had called and we were seated immediately, and received excellent service and the best steak I've had in my life.”
  2. “The hostess was cold, the matre'd was rude, the waiter was invisible and the steaks were tasteless and not prepared properly.”
  3. “The manager Anita is a great representation of the personal touch and outstanding service, she greeted us at the door and periodically smiled and check on us throughout the night.”
  4. “highly recommend Kinzie for it's outstanding service and harmonious atmosphere.”
  5. “The waiters have always been knowledgeable and give excellent service.”
  6. “warm atmosphere with excellent food and service.”
  7. “Great customer service and terrific wine list.”
  8. “Excellent meal and service”
  9. “The service was very good; attentive and friendly staff and quick seating (we were fairly early though).”
  10. “During lunch hour in an Irish-named bar, a young bartender recommend a few steak houses to us, including a celebrity-named one.”
  11. “We had a cozy, great table and our server made great recommendations and went out of his way for us the whole time.”
  12. “Horrible service”
  13. “For a restaurant that looks promising from the outside, the service was absolutely horrible.”
  14. “The waiters and staff provide excellent service.”
  15. “The waiter was unpleasant and tried to rush me to order and”
  16. “Their wine list is extensive and their staff is helpful and accommodating.”
  17. “went there and got the Winter Delights Special which was a three course meal for only $19.99 and every morsel of it was very worth it; the service was great - the atmosphere added to everything and the food was terrific, especially for a great deal like”
  18. “Good food, good service”
  19. “The steaks and service were great!”
  20. “The managers are attentive without being obtrusive.”
  21. “especially loved the wine that our waiter helped choose for our meal.”
  22. “The members of the Chicago Steak Club recently paid a visit to Kinzie and were awed by the fine steaks and great service.”
  23. “Service was very friendly as others have said, we were seated immediately and given a great table even though we had made the reservation for a saturday night three hours before hand.”
  24. “love this place - foods great, service wonderful - staff extremely knowledgeable and friendly”
  25. “The food was excellent, as was the service.”
  26. “Overall, the specialty martinis are fantastic, waitstaff is truly remarkable and attentive, and the food was so good that we could easily spend every weekend at Kinzie.”
  27. “Our server was also incredibly helpful and did an awesome job.”
  28. “The food was magnificent, and the service was impeccable.”
  29. “The host on a Saturday night wasn't too friendly.”
  30. “The staff is AWESOME, the food EXCELLENT, the Service OUTSTANDING.”
  31. “Great service.”
  32. “Everything was absolutely delicious, and the service could not have been better.”
  33. “Our server, Jason, was extremely friendly, knowlegeble, and willing to let us dine at our own pace.”
  34. “My waiter was very friendly and helpful when I told him I was in a hurry to catch a plane.”
  35. “I'll be going back for more good eats and to enjoy the warm & friendly atmosphere.”
  36. “The place was packed yet the service was outstanding.”
  37. “The expert waiter made this meal a princely experience, helping me to pair up a good California zinfandel with the steak.”
  38. “The waitstaff was also attentive and highly knowledgable.”
  39. “We were so suprised by the friendly staff, great food, and good wine, our plans changed.”
value
71.4300012588501% positive
  1. “The 12oz NY dry aged steak was expensive ($34), but cooked too quickly (medium rare requestd) to give a very tough exterior.”
  2. “Again he recommended steaks at different price levels, not just the most expensive.”
  3. “The prices are also very reasonable for food of this caliber.”
  4. “went there and got the Winter Delights Special which was a three course meal for only $19.99 and every morsel of it was very worth it; the service was great - the atmosphere added to everything and the food was terrific, especially for a great deal like”
  5. “Not only is the food exceptional, but the value is the best to be found.”
  6. “He made several recommendations for our wine, not just selecting the most expensive bottles, but several different price levels (another bonus point).”
  7. “There is a phone book full of better places to spend your dining dollar and receive commensurate value.”
wait time
66.66999816894531% positive
  1. “have been coming to Kinzie Street Chophouse for as long as I 've worked at the mart and I can strongly recommend this restaurant for lunch.”
  2. “The service was very good; attentive and friendly staff and quick seating (we were fairly early though).”
  3. “When we arrived the restaurant was full but the host assured us he would get us in about "25 minutes.”
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

08/10/10

read the reviews, and went there for a first outta town try

by jjmIII at Citysearch

It is hard to make a blind decision, but with the help of reviews here, we gave Kinzie a try.

Service/ Atmosphere: happy on both fronts, dark, inviting, skips stuffy all-together, good bars drinks, nice pours, friendly, 10/10 overall

Food: we had Strip (wife), bone in Kansas City Strip (guy paying!)....excellent! I buy and cook steaks, but they have a special thing here, cooked HOT and great flavor, juicy, cooked perfectly to order (1Med, 1MedRar), gooood mush rissotto, and fair veggies, Tuna app was lightish on Tuna, but tasty, 9/10 overall

I'm not sure what happened to others with a 1star review (!!!??)? Seems with just the quality of product this place could do a 3/5 on a bad night. Guess you can't please 'em all as they say!

- Jim Meyer (Canton, OH)

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

06/11/09

A Place Recommended by Locals

by Brucephous at Citysearch

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
1 Star Rating: Poor

05/22/09

raw scallops

by badger1978 at Citysearch

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
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

07/11/08

ATTENTION ALL CARNIVORES... STEAK ALERT .....STEAK ALERT.....

by leemarie99 at Citysearch

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
1 Star Rating: Poor

05/04/08

This is a Steak House????

by ytteba57 at Citysearch

When the server comes to the table with a basket of small slices of RAISIN BREAD(??) and Italian bread both of which are ice cold, and herbed butter that is still frozen, one would think the only way to go was up. Wrong! The supposed Caesar salad was limp with barely a hint of what tasted more like vinegar and oil than Caesar dressing. Since everything was ala carte, (salad, veges, potato of any sort) perhaps the Caesar dressing was ala carte also. Obviously any type of seasoning/steak butter/ wine sauce on the steak was ala carte also since it was completely lacking in any type of seasoning, etc and also lacked even a grilled taste. One steak was ordered medium rare, the other medium. The server did not know which was which and in cutting each steak, it was impossible to tell. This definitely is the poorest excuse for a steakhouse that we have ever patronized. We went to Kinzie on the recommendation of the concierge at our hotel. If it were possible to give a lower rating that 1 star, it would definitely get zero stars. If anyone recommends this restaurant, RUN, DON'T WALK IN THE OPPOSITE DIRECTION!!!

  • Pros: This is definitely a thumbs down. There were no pros to this meal. The only pro was leaving the restaurant.
  • Cons: Quality of food, half frozen bread, frozen butter, steaks cooked incorrectly and gristly

The Details on Kinzie Chophouse

Place Categories:

  • excellent customer service
  • best nice thick steak
  • excellent food
  • enjoy harmonious atmosphere
  • quite good wine
  • great dinign experience
  • strongly recommend restaurant
  • really good steakhouse
  • helpful waiter
  • recommend casual place
  • willing server
  • not recommend kinzie
  • expensive steak
  • romantic dinner
  • willing jason
  • succulent shrimp
  • attentive quick seating
  • tasteless hostess
  • fresh salad
  • terrific meal
  • highly knowledgable waitstaff
  • fresh cesar
  • absolutely horrible service
  • excellent lamb chops
  • friendly staff

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