Saloon Steakhouse
Chicago, IL 60611
Phone: (312) 280-5454
- Price:
- $$$
- Cross Street:
- Mies van der Rohe
- Directions:
- El: Red Line to Chicago; bus: 3, 66, 157 to Mies van der Rohe Way; 145, 146, 151 to Delaware Pl
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri 11:30am-10pm, Sat 4pm-11pm, Sun 4pm-10pm
Editorial Review for Saloon Steakhouse – by J.P. Anderson
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 Chicago's top red-meat joints. Portions are huge, but it's still hard to say no to starters like moist, meaty lump crab cake or prime rib quesadillas. On the lighter side, there's ripe beefsteak tomatoes and onions with crumbled blue cheese. However, these are all just warm-ups to the steaks, which include a tender, sliced NY strip with bordelaise sauce, and the deservedly famous bone-in filet, a juicy, smoky prime cut that's worth fasting for. You won't have room, but white-chocolate croissant pudding is a must for dessert.
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Insider Tips
What to DrinkThe 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.
User Reviews for Saloon Steakhouse
05/27/2008 Posted 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.
06/20/2006 Posted 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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