Description

Steaks are in the spotlight here, but the eclectic chicken and fish dishes -- chicken parmigiana, sesame-crusted ahi tuna, peppercorn halibut -- are what Raters appreciate most. Side dishes such as the Gorgonzola tart are unusual, and the menu offers such a wide range of options that even vegetarians can find something to eat. The clubby ambience and location near the Merchandise Mart make it popular ...
by chicagoreader on November 17, 2008 from chicagoreader

Tips

The Extras: Party rooms and customized menus are available for large groups, as well as office catering. Call the event coordinator (312) 543-4405 to set something up.
by Citysearch on January 24, 2008 from Citysearch
Save Money: A $2.95 bar menu (including a Quarter Pound Cheddar Burger with steak fries, Crispy Calamari and a large Caesar salad) is available weekdays from 3pm-6pm.
by Citysearch on January 24, 2008 from Citysearch

Editorial Reviews

In Short A plum location across from the Merchandise Mart keeps this dimly lit steakhouse buzzing. Lunch highlights include the classic Chophouse salad with mixed greens, sliced tomatoes, bell peppers and cucumbers, and the crab-cake sandwich served on a toasted onion roll with roasted red-pepper aioli. Steaks come in a variety of cuts and sizes, from a 12-ounce dry-aged New York to a 48 ...
Rated 4.85 stars by Citysearch on January 24, 2008 from Citysearch
In this buzz-worthy world of foodie accolades, it's a bit of a surprise that Kinzie Chophouse has remained such a quiet neighborhood favorite. It has the honors—several years of Wine Spectator Awards of Excellence—and the take-notice specials—a $2.95 happy-hour menu of impressively robust dishes. But free of the kind of showiness that attracts an of-the-moment crowd, the Chophouse's consistent service ...
by centerstagechicago on February 08, 2008 from centerstagechicago
Become a regular at this cozy steak-and-martini restaurant -- as are lawyers, designers and salespeople from the nearby Merchandise Mart and Chicago Apparel Center -- and you have a chance of getting a caricature of yourself on the wall. The menu changes regularly to feature seasonal specialties. Three spacious rooms, including a bar, are outfitted with roomy banquettes. French doors along Kinzie ...
by chicagotribune on June 16, 2007 from chicagotribune

Information from the business

The restaurant, established across from the hustling Merchandise Mart, is a fixture in the River North neighborhood. The newly remodeled dining room and bar is set with warm, earthy tones. In the main dining room, white cloth tables complement the cozy, oversized mocha leather booths. Charming black-and-white prints of old Chicago framed simply in black adorn the walls, along with a chalkboard announcing ...
by Citysearch on March 10, 2008 from Citysearch