Chicago Firehouse Restaurant - South Loop - Chicago, IL 60605 | Metromix Chicago

Chicago Firehouse Restaurant



Neighborhood: South Loop
1401 S. Michigan Ave.

Chicago, IL 60605
312-786-1401

Named after the restored turn-of-the century firehouse the restaurant calls home, this space serves upscale food, features an extensive American wine list and offers both a casual and more formal dining room. Appetizers include a trio of lump crab cakes, fried calamari and oysters Rockefeller. Entrees include blue cheese-crusted rib-eye and a mango and chili barbecued pork chop. Lunch is on the lighter side, with salads, burgers and sandwiches. Smaller versions of dinner favorites are also available.

Getting There

Cross Streets:
14th and Michigan.
Parking:
Street and Valet
Public Transportation:
CTA Bus: 29 State, 12 Roosevelt. Red Line Train: Roosevelt Stop. Green Line Train: Roosevelt Stop.
Wheelchair Access:
Yes

The Basics

Hours:
11:30 a.m.-10 p.m, Monday-Thursday; 11:30 a.m.-10:30 p.m. Friday; 11:30 a.m.-10:30 p.m. Saturday; 11:30 a.m.-9 p.m. Sunday
Cuisine:
American Contemporary, Seafood, Steaks, and American Traditional and Classic
Meals Served:
Dinner, Lunch, and Weekend Brunch
Price Range:
$$$$ ($26-$30)
Reservations:
Accepted. Recommended in formal dining room.
Alcohol:
Full Bar. Extensive American wine list.
Smoking:
No
Bar Style:
Lounge
Audience:
Adults / 18+

Features

Carryout:
Yes
Live Music:
Yes. Occassional
Features:
Catering and Free Admission. No dancing. No buffet.
Facilities:
Private Party and Banquet Facilities. No on-site store. Four rooms accommodate 15-250 people.
Worth Noting:
Recommended
Specialties:
Blue cheese crusted-rib-eye, crab cakes.
Payment Methods:
American Express, Diners Club, Discover Card, Mastercard, and Visa
Outdoor Seating:
Yes. 60 seats.
Seating :
Casual dining room seats 40; formal dining room seats 85; outdoor courtyard seats 65

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"Great place for a steak!"

By EL from Chicago, May 31, 2009

Have eaten here many times and I can honestly say if I'm in the mood for a filet I feel the need to go no futher than Chicago Firehouse to get it. ...

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"Bad Experience"

By stb_810 from Hyde Park, May 10, 2009

Chicago Firehouse was very disappointing. With such a high priced menu and wine list, it definitely did not measure up. The food was average and ...

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"VERY Disappointed"

By Jennifer from Lakeview, January 16, 2009

I went there tonight wtih my boyfriend and his mom and we were very very disappointed. I ordered the porkchops which was recommended by the waitre...

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