Erie Cafe
3.2
from - Neighborhood: River North
- 536 W. Erie St.
- Chicago, IL 60610
- 312-266-2300
- Price range: $$$$ ($26-$30)
This Italian steakhouse located on the north branch of the Chicago River is a classic, clubby neighborhood eatery, with large picture windows draped in floral chintz, as well as plenty of brick, wood paneling and white tablecloths. Formerly a meat packing plant, the restaurant features a bar and fireplace (in the banquet room) crowned with a huge elk head.
Getting There
- Cross Streets:
- Erie and Kingsbury.
- Parking:
- Free Lot, Street, and Valet. Valet Parking: Free.
- Public Transportation:
- Chicago Transit Authority busses run some blocks away, requiring a bit of a walk; by car exit Ohio East exit. CTA Bus: 66 Chicago.
- Wheelchair Access:
- Yes. Including restrooms.
The Basics
- Hours:
- 11 a.m.-11 p.m., Monday through Thursday; 11 a.m.-12 p.m., Friday and Saturday, 3 p.m. - 10 p.m., Sunday.
- Cuisine:
- Italian and Steaks
- Meals Served:
- Buffet, Dinner, and Lunch. Buffet and family-style menues available in banquet facilities.
- Price Range:
- $$$$ ($26-$30)
- Reservations:
- Accepted
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Smoking:
- No
- Bar Style:
- Lounge
- Audience:
- Families
Features
- Carryout:
- Yes. Lunch and dinner.
- Live Music:
- No
- Features:
- On-site Merchandise and Scenic View. Cabinet by the bar features a selection of premium cigars. No children's menu Chef will accomodate.
- Facilities:
- Private Party and Banquet Facilities. Banquet room seats 175 or up to 600 for a reception; two private rooms available with capacity 160 for the larger room, 30 for the smaller room.
- Worth Noting:
- Cross index. Recommended.
- Specialties:
- Steak, lamb chops, chicken Vesuvio, pasta and seafood dishes.
- Payment Methods:
- American Express, Diners Club, Discover Card, Mastercard, and Visa
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes. April 1-November 1, seating for 74
- Delivery:
- No
- Seating :
- Booth and table seats for 200; 160 in non-smoking room and 40 in smoking room.
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"Waste of Time"
By JA312 from Loop, December 31, 2008
We made a reservation a month ago for NYE at 8pm. Upon arriving at the restaurant, there was no host at the host stand. After waiting a while, so...
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"Terrible Service"
By foodluver from River North, December 19, 2008
Went in with reservations on a Friday at 8:30pm. Despite multiple open tables and intentionally setting our reservation at a later time, we were t...
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"Not Worth It!"
By Josie from Albany Park, February 9, 2008
I've always heard great things about this place and it was finally time to give it a try. But I should have read some of the other reviews more ca...
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