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Wildfire

159 W Erie St, Chicago, IL 60654-3700
312-787-9000
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Ranked #26 of 7,340 restaurants in Chicago
Price range: €16 - €23
Cuisines: American, Barbecue, Seafood, Steakhouse
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Good for: Child-friendly, Romantic, Bar Scene, Groups, Business, Special Occasion Dining, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, Takeout, Delivery, After-hours, Dessert
Dining style: Casual Dining
Cross street: LaSalle and Wells
Description: Step back in time 60 years to when going out for dinner meant something really special. From the decor to the jazz music, Wildfire has the style and warmth that makes it perfect for celebrating with friends or a quiet evening for two. The extensive menu features broiled steaks and chops, wood-roasted seafood and roasted meats, all prepared in an open kitchen. Signature dishes include Horseradish Crusted Filet Mignon, Macadamia Nut Crusted Halibut, Wildfire Chopped Salad and Cedar Planked Salmon. So order a signature martini or one of our many wines by the glass, then sit back and enjoy the quintessential 1940s supper club experience of Wildfire.
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London
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5 reviews 5 reviews
4 restaurant reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2013 NEW

This restaurant has a lovely atmosphere. The service is excellent and the food very good and reasonably priced. I would eat there again. It is so lively and very american. I loved it!

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See 2 more reviews by Soraya J for Chicago
Niagara Falls, Ontario
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51 reviews 51 reviews
14 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 24 cities Reviews in 24 cities
95 helpful votes 95 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2013 NEW

Might have been the best piece of meat I have ever tasted. We ordered the crusted rib eye filet and it was to die for. Hard to describe how good it was. The décor is 1940's Chicago and Wildfire does not disappoint. Great value as well. Appetizer, 4 glasses of wine, 2 steak entrees with sides and carrot cake came... More

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See 5 more reviews by Canadatravellers2 for Chicago
Manchester, United Kingdom
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9 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2013 NEW via mobile

Looking through the listings of Chicago steak restaurants, I was considering which kidney to sell off to afford a decent steak when we came across this place. This place manages to find a fantastic balance of providing quality steak at an affordable price. The only problem was, we weren't the only ones that had found this out. We didn't make... More

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See 5 more reviews by DaveReason05 for Chicago
Athens, Georgia
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15 reviews 15 reviews
7 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2013 NEW

I loved the dining experience. The food was fantastic- this was a family event and I was fortunate enough to trade bites with everyone. Everything was delicious. Good wine list. Attentive service.

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8 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2013 NEW

We needed to find a place near the lyric opera house, and Wildfire is very close. The atmosphere is wonderful, dark and kind of romantic. The service was a bit odd--he never asked if we wanted drinks, didn't see him until the bill came. The food was super! Uncle had the seafood bisque, and we shared the pretzel--delicious. I had... More

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See 2 more reviews by alicefk91272 for Chicago
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9 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2013

The service, staff and food at Wildfire is always top notch ... We were a party of 5 celebrating an 80th birthday. The staff treated the birthday "girl" with plenty of attention and complimentary desserts. As usual, the food was high quality, prepared well and served hot. Can't wait to go back for those Basil Hayden Bourbon Tenderloin tips !

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Melbourne
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Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2013

A great restaurant. A beautiful room which although it could fit 100 people (or more) was really subdued and the sound didn't detract from the conversation on my table. Some really great solid dishes and the steaks were wonderful.

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See 2 more reviews by speedboat for Chicago
Los Angeles, California, United States
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22 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
23 helpful votes 23 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2013

A group of us went here for a business dinner. The place has a really good vibe. Lively without being too noisy. The menu is extensive with a wine selection that complements the food. All eight of us ordered something different and simply loved the food nicely. Well presented, fresh, tasty and not the normal over the top, jumbo portions... More

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Chicago, Illinois
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Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2013

Wildfire is one of my favorite restaurants in Chicago. Love the atmosphere, the food is consistently excellent and they have a great martini menu and wine list. I was very excited to see the macadamia crusted halibut back on the menu on my most recent visit - one of my favorite meals ever. My family eats here regularly and I've... More

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North Ogden, Utah
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 May 2013

This has to be the best steak restaurant I have eaten at. I have spent a lot of money on some of the better places, but the food and the service were first rate. There are more expensive places to dine, but for the money Wildflire is the best. I was truly impressed!

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