Keefer's
3.6
from - Neighborhood: River North
- 20 W. Kinzie St.
- Chicago, IL 60610
- 312-467-9525
- Price range: $$$$ ($26-$30)
It's comfort food in a sophisticated setting from restaurateur Glenn Keefer, a Ruth's Chris Steak House veteran, and partner Jimmy de Castro. Chef John Hogan's menu sticks mostly to steak, chops and seafood. The steaks are all corn-fed, wet-aged cuts while there are at least six fresh fish options each day. Floor-to-ceiling windows, a granite and cherry wood bar, wood-burning fireplaces and a collection of vintage radios make for a cozy interior.
Looking for a more casual option? The quick-serve Keefer's Kaffe café offers soup, salads and sandwiches at lunch Monday-Friday.
Getting There
- Cross Streets:
- Kinzie Street and Dearborn Street.
- Parking:
- Paid Lot, Street Parking Difficult, and Valet. Valet Parking: $10
- Public Transportation:
- CTA Bus: 36 Broadway. Red Line Train: Grand stop.
- Wheelchair Access:
- Yes
The Basics
- Hours:
- 11:30 a.m.-10 p.m.,, Monday through Thursday; 11:30 a.m.-10:30 p.m., Friday; 5-10:30 p.m., Saturday; closed Sunday
- Cuisine:
- American Contemporary, Seafood, Steaks, and American Traditional and Classic
- Meals Served:
- Dinner and Lunch
- Price Range:
- $$$$ ($26-$30)
- Reservations:
- Accepted. Recommended
- Dress Code:
- Business casual.
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Smoking:
- No
- Audience:
- Families
Features
- Carryout:
- Yes. Full menu.
- ATM:
- In the building.
- Live Music:
- No
- Features:
- No catering. No dancing.
- Facilities:
- Private Party and Banquet Facilities. Two rooms available, the larger seating up to 50
- Worth Noting:
- 3-star. Recommended.
- Specialties:
- Orange-chocolate crème brulee, sautéed halibut with Dijon mustard crust, bone-in ribeye.
- Payment Methods:
- American Express, Diners Club, Discover Card, Mastercard, and Visa
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes
- Seating :
- Seating for 250
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"Hard Drinking Crowd"
By Penedes from Streeterville, July 24, 2009
I haven't seen that kind of coctailing in a long time. The crowd is a little older. I think this is where they go when they aren't at Gibson's. ...
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"Excellent Service"
By Chris8969 from Roscoe Village, July 12, 2009
Had 6PM reservations for me, my girlfriend, and her parents. Our server, Laura, was the best server we've ever had and made the dining experience ...
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"Overpriced"
By RJW from Lincoln Park, April 12, 2009
Very ordinary. Portions small, prices high, no ambiance. Will not return.
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