Don't waste your time or money. We had a Christmas party here and I would never do it again. The room was lacking. Food was very expensive for the quality and service not worthy of the tip.
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Maria S.
I made reservations for Valentine's day way ahead of time. i received a call one day before to notify me that they decided to have a price fixed menu and that the price would be $150 per person. Unable to get reservations elsewhere for Valentine dinner and also my anniversary dinner. Very upset that Fairbanks did this and notified me last minute. I WILL NEVER reserve a special occasion there again. I've been there before and think they have good food, but not worth $150pp.
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Sasha S.
Great food, one of our favorite places to go. Service is normally great, it was just okay service this time. Food was cooked perfectly.
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Amanda B.
Had the Chilean sea bass over baby bok choy. The first few bites were delicious. After that, the sauce really sank in and became overwhelmingly sweet. Overall, it's a pretty good restaurant, given the area.
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B K.
Overlooked prime rib? Check. Incredibly slow service? Check. This was a terrible experience. It probably started when the server poured the last sip of my wife's wine into her fresh glass. Worst $175 dinner in my life. I can find nothing positive to say as I type this. It was that bad.
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Gina S.
Went there with some friends a few days ago. Horrible service, our waiter practically ignored us as soon as he learned we got a birthday voucher. Our steak was cold and overcooked. Our waiter NEVER asked us how things were. Our waiter dropped off the check AT THE SAME TIME as the dessert, and when he came to pick up the plates 2 minutes later, he asked if the check was ready. Then kept coming back every 2 minutes to check on the check. As soon as we paid, we were rushed out of the restaurant and there were empty tables around us! In short, this place gets 1 star b/c the valet was courteous!
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Allen M.
There were some pluses. The tables have adequate space around them. The view was nice before the sun set. And the service was pretty good. However the prices were very high. I don't eat in high end steak houses. Once or twice a year when I get that urge I go to Tom's in maybe Melrose Park. So I can't judge the fairness of their steak prices. But they charge $10 for a glass of mediocre wine. And this is a place out in the boondocks - not downtown Chicago or New York. My wife reported that her fillet was good. And she liked the side of sweet potatoes - and as others report, large serving. My pasta dish, Tuscan Nicole Penne also had a large serving, but was disappointing. There was a lot of pasta, some chicken and very little sauce. I don't recall having such a dry pasta dish. Like some other reviewers, I was going to an event at the Paramount Theatre. I have a tip if you do this. Do not park with the valet parkers. When the event is over you could have a very long wait for your car. Go to the self parking garage. For us non-gamblers they charge only $4 for parking. (Gamblers are free parking.) Also try to park on the lowest level possible so you can get out faster.
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Tiffany P.
Given the other options in the area, this place is pretty good. We came here with a party of four, and I was happy with the service. We got seated rather quickly in this restaurant above the casino on a Saturday night; the Mexican place down the street and the Two Brothers restaurant were both completely packed! So, it was nice to be able to come here for a good meal since we were going to the casino anyway. Three out of four got steaks, and I had the seafood pasta. Seafood was clearly not their forte, but they did a great job on the steaks and garlic mashed potatoes. The steak was cooked to the perfect medium rare! I would recommend Fairbanks for a good meal before all your gambling needs, or if you're in the area and looking for a good steak.
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Jessica R.
Meal and service was superb! Everything was cooked to perfection. We ordered fried calamari, the petite Lauren and the seafood diavalo. It was all delicious, especially the turtle cheesecake for dessert. Our waitress was very attentive, great experience!
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Steve B.
Very nice experience on a Saturday night. Oysters Rockefeller was the best I have had in 20 years. Steak Medallions meal was very good and cooked perfectly. For me, the dining experience was very reminicint to times I was out for fine dining with my parents in the 1970's, when I was much younger. I mean that in a very good way and not that the restaurant is dated either. For the Hipster, you will not find "fushion" food served here. Service was excellent. I will be back again!
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Emily C.
Went here with a family member and his GF - her family was a bunch of high rollers so the meal was complimentary - including the $250 bottle of wine one of the women spilled (then ordered two more). The meal for me was ok, but then again I am a vegetarian in a Steakhouse, more than a salad is impressive. The reviews from all of the other 14 people with us about steaks, seafood, etc. were wonderful. The service was top notch, it was quiet, and well lit, very clean.
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Mary C.
Don't waste your time or money. We had a Christmas party here and I would never do it again. The room was lacking. Food was very expensive for the quality and service not worthy of the tip.
(2)Maria S.
I made reservations for Valentine's day way ahead of time. i received a call one day before to notify me that they decided to have a price fixed menu and that the price would be $150 per person. Unable to get reservations elsewhere for Valentine dinner and also my anniversary dinner. Very upset that Fairbanks did this and notified me last minute. I WILL NEVER reserve a special occasion there again. I've been there before and think they have good food, but not worth $150pp.
(1)Sasha S.
Great food, one of our favorite places to go. Service is normally great, it was just okay service this time. Food was cooked perfectly.
(4)Amanda B.
Had the Chilean sea bass over baby bok choy. The first few bites were delicious. After that, the sauce really sank in and became overwhelmingly sweet. Overall, it's a pretty good restaurant, given the area.
(3)B K.
Overlooked prime rib? Check. Incredibly slow service? Check. This was a terrible experience. It probably started when the server poured the last sip of my wife's wine into her fresh glass. Worst $175 dinner in my life. I can find nothing positive to say as I type this. It was that bad.
(2)Gina S.
Went there with some friends a few days ago. Horrible service, our waiter practically ignored us as soon as he learned we got a birthday voucher. Our steak was cold and overcooked. Our waiter NEVER asked us how things were. Our waiter dropped off the check AT THE SAME TIME as the dessert, and when he came to pick up the plates 2 minutes later, he asked if the check was ready. Then kept coming back every 2 minutes to check on the check. As soon as we paid, we were rushed out of the restaurant and there were empty tables around us! In short, this place gets 1 star b/c the valet was courteous!
(1)Allen M.
There were some pluses. The tables have adequate space around them. The view was nice before the sun set. And the service was pretty good. However the prices were very high. I don't eat in high end steak houses. Once or twice a year when I get that urge I go to Tom's in maybe Melrose Park. So I can't judge the fairness of their steak prices. But they charge $10 for a glass of mediocre wine. And this is a place out in the boondocks - not downtown Chicago or New York. My wife reported that her fillet was good. And she liked the side of sweet potatoes - and as others report, large serving. My pasta dish, Tuscan Nicole Penne also had a large serving, but was disappointing. There was a lot of pasta, some chicken and very little sauce. I don't recall having such a dry pasta dish. Like some other reviewers, I was going to an event at the Paramount Theatre. I have a tip if you do this. Do not park with the valet parkers. When the event is over you could have a very long wait for your car. Go to the self parking garage. For us non-gamblers they charge only $4 for parking. (Gamblers are free parking.) Also try to park on the lowest level possible so you can get out faster.
(2)Tiffany P.
Given the other options in the area, this place is pretty good. We came here with a party of four, and I was happy with the service. We got seated rather quickly in this restaurant above the casino on a Saturday night; the Mexican place down the street and the Two Brothers restaurant were both completely packed! So, it was nice to be able to come here for a good meal since we were going to the casino anyway. Three out of four got steaks, and I had the seafood pasta. Seafood was clearly not their forte, but they did a great job on the steaks and garlic mashed potatoes. The steak was cooked to the perfect medium rare! I would recommend Fairbanks for a good meal before all your gambling needs, or if you're in the area and looking for a good steak.
(4)Jessica R.
Meal and service was superb! Everything was cooked to perfection. We ordered fried calamari, the petite Lauren and the seafood diavalo. It was all delicious, especially the turtle cheesecake for dessert. Our waitress was very attentive, great experience!
(4)Steve B.
Very nice experience on a Saturday night. Oysters Rockefeller was the best I have had in 20 years. Steak Medallions meal was very good and cooked perfectly. For me, the dining experience was very reminicint to times I was out for fine dining with my parents in the 1970's, when I was much younger. I mean that in a very good way and not that the restaurant is dated either. For the Hipster, you will not find "fushion" food served here. Service was excellent. I will be back again!
(4)Emily C.
Went here with a family member and his GF - her family was a bunch of high rollers so the meal was complimentary - including the $250 bottle of wine one of the women spilled (then ordered two more). The meal for me was ok, but then again I am a vegetarian in a Steakhouse, more than a salad is impressive. The reviews from all of the other 14 people with us about steaks, seafood, etc. were wonderful. The service was top notch, it was quiet, and well lit, very clean.
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