Gene & Georgetti
- Neighborhood: River North
- 500 N. Franklin St.
- Chicago, IL 60610
- 312-527-3718
- Price range: $$$$ ($26-$30)
Late founders Gene Michelotti and Alfredo Federichi opened what owner Tony Durpetti says was Chicago's first steak house in June 1941, a full 40 years prior to this neighborhood's being named "River North." It endures as something of a throwback to a meatier, more macho era. The menu is comprised of classic steakhouse specialties like the 32 ounce T-bone steak served with a house salad and cottage fries. Autographed pictures of Frank Sinatra and Bob Hope hang on the wall of the first-floor bar/dining room. Dress is mainly business, or "nice casual."
Getting There
- Cross Streets:
- Franklin and Illinois.
- Parking:
- Free Lot, Street, and Valet. Free Lot: Located one-quarter block east of restaurant.
- Public Transportation:
- CTA Bus: 37 Sedgwick. Brown Line Train: Merchandise mart. Purple Line Train: Merchandise Mart.
- Wheelchair Access:
- Yes
The Basics
- Hours:
- 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Monday through Thursday; 11 a.m.-midnight Friday and Saturday; open Sunday for major conventions.
- Cuisine:
- Italian and Steaks
- Meals Served:
- Dinner and Lunch
- Price Range:
- $$$$ ($26-$30)
- Reservations:
- Accepted
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar. Full bar.
- Smoking:
- No
- Bar Style:
- Lounge
Features
- Carryout:
- Yes
- Features:
- Can accommodate private parties up to 100 people. No buffet.
- Specialties:
- Steaks, lamb chops, chicken Vesuvio, garbage salad.
- Payment Methods:
- American Express, Diners Club, Mastercard, and Visa
- Outdoor Seating:
- No
- Delivery:
- No
- Seating :
- For 265
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"How does this place stay open?"
By DTDude from Lakeshore East, October 18, 2009
You've got to be kidding. Limited menu. Salads are a hack of head of lettuce with some bottle dressing dumped on it. Cheap paneling for decor. ...
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"Great Chicago Steaks"
By Penedes from Streeterville, July 24, 2009
Go for the steak. If you like it, keep going back because they REALLY like the regulars.
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"There are better steak houses"
By Ski from Carol Stream, March 19, 2009
Went there at the request of an out-of-town friend. Service and food were OK, nothing special. I prefer Harry Caray's.
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