Saloon Steak House

The Scene – You can find glitzier steakhouses in the city, but it's hard to beat the Saloon for comfort. A cozy room on the ground floor of the charming Seneca Hotel, the Saloon glows with romantic amber light, and the handsome decor--rust-colored walls, brass table lamps, black and white photography--enhances the intimate scene. A sophisticated crowd of Streeterville regulars hunkers down in booths and at the bar; amiable, seen-it-all servers provide efficient, well-paced service. – – The Food – Expertly prepared American fare puts this restaurant right up there with…

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What to Drink:: The extensive wine list emphasizes California varietals, with a wide selection of bottles in the $40 range, as well as about 20 offerings by the glass.

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ambiance	100.0% positive	“The service was very friendly and the atmosphere was fun.” “Very nice menu selection, the food is great along with the atmosphere and ser.”
drinks	100.0% positive	“The waitress was also able to suggest a nice wine to go with it.” “We were seated quickly and our server was excellent, taking care of cocktails and our orders.”
food quality	87.5% positive	“The service was excellent, they do a very nice "meat presentation" before you order - so you know exactly what your options are.” “Grilled chicken caesar salad was also good.” “The waitstaff was phenomenal and even more importantly my bone-in steak, bacon bits mashed potatoes and asparagus was probably one of the best meals I've had in the city.” “Very nice menu selection, the food is great along with the atmosphere and ser.” “This was probably one of the best steak houses that I've ever been to.” “If you want a great meal with great service, you will definitely have to stop by there.” “They might need a wheel chair to wheel you out, because the food is so awesome you will want to finish it all.” “Host was rude, food was above average” “Steak was delicious.” “went to Saloon looking forward to a juicy, melt-in-my-mouth kobe (wagyu) steak.” “have eaten there a couple of times, and there food is the best I have ever had.” “Great steak!” “If you like to be treated rudely, burn a hole in your wallet for above average food and mediocre service, and be told by elitists that you are ruining their night of dinner, I suggest you try the Saloon Steakhouse.” “The mashed potatoes were fantastic, and the martinis were top-notch.” “Excellent place for steak” “Oh and did I mention that you can get in there faster than Gibsons, and there steaks are just as tasty.”
menu variety	100.0% positive	“The service was excellent, they do a very nice "meat presentation" before you order - so you know exactly what your options are.” “Very nice menu selection, the food is great along with the atmosphere and ser.”
overall	100.0% positive	“The Saloon Steak House is a very nice place to go for dinner.”
service	70.0% positive	“If you like to be treated rudely, burn a hole in your wallet for above average food and mediocre service, and be told by elitists that you are ruining their night of dinner, I suggest you try the Saloon Steakhouse.” “If you want a great meal with great service, you will definitely have to stop by there.” “We were seated quickly and our server was excellent, taking care of cocktails and our orders.” “Host was rude, food was above average” “The waitress was also able to suggest a nice wine to go with it.” “The service was very friendly and the atmosphere was fun.” “The service was at best mediocre.” “The service was excellent, they do a very nice "meat presentation" before you order - so you know exactly what your options are.” “The staff was so nice and polite both times that I went there.” “The people that are there are always happy.”

05/27/08

Friendly yet classy

by savoydog

We had some interesting items: fois gras. Great specials.

Steak was delicious. The service was very friendly and the atmosphere was fun. Not stuffy at all.

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06/20/06

Host was rude, food was above average

by rljohnsonjr

We were greeted rudely by the host because we were 10 minutes late. We were told that he had "other diners to accomodate on this busy night" when only half the tables were filled by the time we had finished dinner. The food was above average. The service was at best mediocre. The setting was not bad--however, we were told by a nearby diner to keep it down because we were "spoiling her dining experience" when in actuality we were speaking at conversation level. If you like to be treated rudely, burn a hole in your wallet for above average food and mediocre service, and be told by elitists that you are ruining their night of dinner, I suggest you try the Saloon Steakhouse. I would not recommend this restaurant to anyone.

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04/07/06

Excellent place for steak

by mlturner

My wife and I made reservations here before going to see "Spelling Bee" at the Drury Lane Theatre, which is just up the street. We were seated quickly and our server was excellent, taking care of cocktails and our orders. The food was top-notch all around, soup and salad, I had filet medallions with bleu cheese and my wife had a petit filet. Mine was a little overcooked but excellent none the less. The au gratin potatoes were made with pepperjack cheese of some sort and were the best we have every tasted, just the right amount of zip. The servers bring around a tray of different cuts of steak if you need help in deciding what to order.

Pros: great food, cozy
Cons: little pricey

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10/18/05

overrated

by mattystrappy

The restaurant was really crowded and hot on a Saturday evening. Steak was good. Service was really good! Grilled chicken caesar salad was also good. Go there if you have the money.

Pros: chocolate martinis :), good service
Cons: ambience, crowded

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08/16/05

Mediocre

by rhrad

I went to Saloon looking forward to a juicy, melt-in-my-mouth kobe (wagyu) steak. I ordered medium-rare, and got medium/medium-well...I would've sent it back, but after waiting almost 1 hour for my food, I decided to just suck it up and eat it.

The mashed potatoes were fantastic, and the martinis were top-notch...however, the fact that they screwed up my kobe filet is just inexcusable.

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05/27/08

Friendly yet classy

by savoydog

06/20/06

Host was rude, food was above average

by rljohnsonjr

04/07/06

Excellent place for steak

by mlturner

10/18/05

overrated

by mattystrappy

08/16/05

Mediocre

by rhrad

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