Chicago Prime Steakhouse

08/21/08

40th bday celebration

by enigma12 at Citysearch

Hi there - I celebrated my 40th bday there with close friends. He had a WONDERFUL TIME. Great service and excllent food! The Prime Rib was the best I've ever had and I've dined at the best rated Steakhouses inthe city. Gibson, Capital Grille, Magnums, Rosebud, Chop House, Gene's. We had drinks and gathered in the bar lounge while waiting to be seated and we had so much fun. I don't remember the bartenders name, mike or bob or something, he was hysterical and told us how much HE loved working there. So that says a lot about the place. I had the best birthday in forever there and the staff all came and sang to me. I think the entire restaurant knew it was my birthday cause even the host wished me well when I passed the front desk. It was really busy though so I don't think I'd just show without a reservation. my boyfriend also got kind of jealous with all the cute guys in the bar trying to buy me drinks. Too bad. haha I am going back for sure

09/22/09

Best Steakehouse I have never eaten out.

by Marek Wolski at Citysearch

Sometimes you just wish you lived in America. A place like this would never exist in Melbourne Australia.

Come to me here in Melbourne and cook me some more meat.

• Pros: Tasty rare meat
• Cons: It's in Chicago, Far away from home

09/17/09

Great, Elegant Restaurant

by flowerpetal23 at Citysearch

I went here with my girl friends to celebrate a birthday. Had an awesome time. Great service, great salmon!

• Pros: Loved the ambiance, music and seafood
• Cons: None

08/19/09

Very nice food!

by Toby451again at Citysearch

This might be the best steakhouse in the U.S!

05/08/09

Excellent Place for Lunch or Dinner

by hanna789 at Citysearch

I came here for lunch with my coworkers and we loved it. The atmosphere is great. The service was quick and attentive. My boyfriend and I went for dinner. The music was a nice touch. Both the tenderloin salad and the halibut were yummy. Highly recommended.

• Pros: Caring Service, Delicious Menu Choices
• Cons: They Need More Locations!

03/15/09

Best Steaks in the Chicago area

by pegl at Citysearch

This restaurant has resently moved and we found it very enjoyable. The service and food were great. I have never tasted a steak so good!!!

• Pros: best steaks
• Cons: none

03/23/08

Exceptional Service and Superb Food!!

by goodthingscome at Citysearch

I am eagerly awaiting the return of Chicago Prime Steakhouse. Although I travel the country often, it is rare to find a restaurant that has it all the way Chicago Prime did. Each time that I thought I had had my best meal there, my next visit to Chicago Prime would thrill me all over again. I love and know good food and their meals were a feast for my taste buds. When you get that AND impeccable service all delivered in the most beautiful, warm and romantic environment, it just doesn't get any better. I heard that there is a possibility that a new Chicago Prime may open and I just cant wait! There are so many friends that I have recommended Chicago Prime to who had not yet tried it. I'm thrilled that they may be able to partake in the experience soon. I hope all of you will do the same.

03/21/08

Best steakhouse ever! I can't wait until the Chicago Prime re-opens again in Schaumburg!

by Sophia2011 at Citysearch

I dined at the Chicago Prime Steakhouse, just before they closed and changed it too Rosebud. I had a great experience here, the prices were easy on my budget and the food was amazing. This place had a wonderful ambiance and a friendly staff as well. The service was prompt and efficient as it coulod ever be. The food was delicious, I had the ladies cut fillet which was the best-tasting steak I ever had. I can't wait until the Chicago Prime reopens again, it is and will always be my favorite place to dine in Schaumburg.

• Pros: Ambience, Food, valet parking

07/16/07

Honest-to-goodness prime beef in a tasteful setting.

by Contributor at Citysearch

The Scene
Handsome and serene, this dining oasis near Woodfield Mall is clubby but not macho, refined but not stuffy. Savvy servers do the whole meat-tray thing, and background jazz (live on Thursday, Friday and Saturday) helps guests relax amid the upholstered dark wood booths and dramatic drapery. An inviting lounge completes the scenario.

The Food
The classic steakhouse fare stars prime beef and fresh seafood, with some twists like pork chops in a blueberry-bourbon sauce and grilled Alaskan king salmon. The wonderful beef menu has a cut for every carnivore's taste. Juicy, slurpy-good oysters Rockefeller are highlights, and plump shrimp cocktail is just right. The menu satisfies steakhouse expectations with favorites like Caesar salad, twice-baked potato and creamed spinach.

• Pros: terrific beefgreat atmospheresavvy service
• Cons: dull dessert selection

01/02/07

Gave up on the place

by nwburbsguy at Citysearch

After reading all these recommendations, my GF and I decided to try it for New Years Eve. We had reservations for 6 PM, but didn't get seated at our booth by the front door until almost 6:30. My GF asked if me if the booth was acceptable and I hesitantly said it was fine. The maitre d' butted in and claimed it was all they could do on NYE. Nice comment a-hole. Our waiter did not see us for over 10 minutes and when he did, he just said "Can I take your drink order?" Gee thanks, but since we hadn't seen a drink menu we declined and left the place. We did see the food menu, which had 2 troubling notes. 1. "Horseradish and other sauces were $3". and 2. "Please be considerate of other diners. " How cheap of a "Prime Steakhouse" to charge for horseradish on a $40+ steak. And how about the wait staff be attentive to me if they want me to be considerate of other diners, whatever that means. We were really looking forward to this place, but left without even a drink. I'll stick to Mortons.

• Pros: None
• Cons: Crappy service. Reservations were useless.