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David Burke's Primehouse

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Neighborhood: River North

616 N. Rush St.

Chicago, IL 60611

312-660-6000

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Question: Who the hell is David Burke and why should you care? Well, technically, that's two questions. But you really only need one answer: He's the former vice president of culinary development for Smith & Wollensky Restaurant Group, and chef-proprietor of davidburke & donatella and David Burke at Bloomingdale's in NYC. This outpost inside River North's swanky James Chicago boutique hotel offers its own dry-ages steaks (made its own hand-selected, free-range cattle) on-premise in its own salt cave (a temperature and humidity controlled room fitted with salt tiles). Appetizers include some of Burke's notable dishes like the spicy "angry lobster," plus luxe choices like a Kobe beef sashimi. Meaty items include a lamb porterhouse and a "South Side" filet mignon. His popular "cheesecake lollipops" are a dessert highlight.

Getting There

Cross Streets:: Rush and Ontario.

Parking:: Street Parking Difficult and Valet

Wheelchair Access:: Yes

The Basics

Hours:

Breakfast: 7 a.m.-11:30 a.m. daily

Lunch 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Monday-Saturday (limited menu served between lunch and dinner)

Dinner: 5-11 p.m. Sunday-Wednesday; 5-midnight Friday-Saturday

Brunch: 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday.

Cuisine:: American Contemporary and Steaks

Meals Served:: Breakfast, Weekend Brunch, Dinner, and Lunch

Price Range:: $$$$ ($26-$30)

Reservations:: Accepted

Dress Code:: Business casual.

Alcohol:: Full Bar

Smoking:: No

Features

Features:: Kids Menu

Worth Noting:: Recommended

Specialties:: Angry lobster, basil crab cake, lamb porterhouse, dry-aged steaks.

Payment Methods:: American Express, Discover Card, Mastercard, and Visa

Outdoor Seating:: No

Seating :: Capacity: 165, plus 30 in the lounge.

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"American Dim $um"

SirLawtonBrierly from Rogers Park - June 16, 2008

I thought the selections for the American Dim Sum menu were very original and had the potential to be great, but unfortunately the execution left a...

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"Wonderful Wonderful!!!"

katieloan from river north - April 17, 2008

I have been looking forward to trying the Primehouse for a while now. My friend and I went last Saturday night and let me tell you that it was fan...

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"Not just a steakhouse, its an experiance worth living!"

topgn12345 from Streeterville - April 5, 2008

We started with an amuse bouche of shrimp toast that was crispy yet soft, and delightfully shrimpy! Served with a perfect dab of crushed red Chili...

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