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Saloon Steakhouse

200 E Chestnut St, Ste OFC, Chicago, IL 60611-2485
312-280-5454
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Ranked #319 of 4,430 restaurants in Chicago
4.0 of 5 stars 37 Reviews
Price range: $31 - $40
Cuisines: Steakhouse, American, Seafood
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Good for: Romance, Bar scene, Large groups, Doing business
Dining options: Reservations
Dining style: Casual Elegant
Neighborhood: Near North Side
Cross street: Mies Van Der Rohe
Transit: Bus 151, 145, 146, 147, 148 / Red Line @ Chicago Ave.
Description: The Saloon Steakhouse specializes in American fare including the finest steaks and seafood. One of Chicago's best kept secrets, The Saloon has been dazzling locals and tourists for almost 21 years. Three-time recipient of the Wine Spectator Award of Excellence. "A Streeterville locals’ secret that does just what it should do, this clubby steakhouse serves some of the finest beef, including succulent Wagyu (prized by patrons as 'on the money') and fine, fine martinis too in classy, pleasant surroundings (the perfect place for a business lunch”...-Zagat
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Bayfield, Canada
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23 reviews 23 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 13, 2012 NEW

close to our hotel- 5 minute walk and staff were extremely friendly More

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Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 4, 2012

This restaurant was recommended to us by our concierge. The atmosphere was relaxed and comfortable. Our waiters were friendly and helpful, and the service was efficient without being intrusive. The available cuts are brought to your table on a tray and described in some detail. I decided to try the special Waygu strip steak, which was substantially more expensive. That... More

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Chicago, Illinois
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107 reviews 107 reviews
Reviews in 39 cities Reviews in 39 cities
34 helpful votes 34 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 28, 2012

I took a group of business friends here because we were meeting in the area. The place is located to the right as you enter the Seneca Hotel, one of those places you need to know is there or you will never find it. You enter through the bar, which had a diverse clientele and it has that old Chicago... More

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Manalapan, New Jersey
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38 reviews 38 reviews
Reviews in 20 cities Reviews in 20 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 22, 2012

Had a reservation at Ditkas through our concierge, but when we got there, it really was not a match for us, so we walked over to Saloon which had been recommended from a client and which we had looked at the nite before. We were not disappointed. Nice atmosphere, we could have a conversation with one another. service was impeccable...almost... More

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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 21, 2012

I stayed at the Seneca Hotel and the Saloon Steakhouse is in the same building. The steak was very good but the service was only so so. More

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Homewood, Illinois
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24 reviews 24 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 20, 2012

Ate there on Jan 3rd, an incredibly cold night. Only a few other tables were filled. Service was very good. We loved our drinks! Prices were reasonable, for Chicago! More

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St. Louis, MO
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54 reviews 54 reviews
Reviews in 23 cities Reviews in 23 cities
73 helpful votes 73 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed January 13, 2012

I really wanted to love this steakhouse. It was recommended to us by our concierge and touted as the place locals go for steak. Located just behind the Hancock in the Seneca Hotel, it was an easy walk for us. The atmosphere was warm and clubby, with a cute bar. We walked in and it was a ghost town. There... More

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See 5 more reviews by MelvinaSt.Louis for Chicago
Chicago, Illinois
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56 reviews 56 reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
54 helpful votes 54 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 5, 2012

Great underrated steak place. The steak and a wonderful flavor and the sides were great. More

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Woodridge, IL
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24 reviews 24 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
47 helpful votes 47 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed December 28, 2011

Service was very good - and the food was good. It had a warm atmosphere. It's not a 5 star steakhouse - but I'd say 4 star. More

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See 6 more reviews by moonltnite for Chicago
Chicago, Illinois
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3 reviews 3 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 28, 2011

While Chicago has many good steakhouses, the Saloon is just a cozy, warm place with excellent food. The steaks are terrific, particularly the bone-in filet although several of us had fish which was well-prepared and tasty. The chef puts together imaginative combinations and their specials are interesting. More

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