I have to say for the most part this place is nothing special. I had recently tried the sea bass here and I was impressed. Mostly because it was not a filet, when the fish arrived hole minus the head I was surprised. A whole fish sliced open with lemon and rosemary inside. The fish was outstanding but it left me wondering where's the head. Next time leave the head please.
(3)
Amy M.
The food was amazing and the service was fantastic! I highly recommend this restaurant.
(5)
Tricia D.
Mmmm. You can't go wrong with a meal that starts off with fresh, hot-out-of-the-oven cornbread... with actual pieces of corn in it. The salmon I ordered with my spinach salad was so fresh and perfectly cooked. It had a nice cedar-plankedness to it that I may have fabricated in my head, but it was delicious! The chocolate chip cookie a la mode beckoned to me for dessert, and I only wish I could top off every meal with something like that. Service was fantastic: not too overbearing and not too flighty. Wildfire was mad bustling at 1:30pm today. Business seems good!
(4)
Johnny R.
A-OK! Solid.
(4)
Don F.
We liked the place. We just moved to the area and having trouble finding a place we like. This place was good. We tried the special Duck and it done very well. My Skirt steak was also very well done. The sides were good and tasty. We were seated next to a few big groups and as others have said it was loud and busy, but everyone does want to go to good restaurants.
(4)
Fred F.
excellent food and good service at a high but reasonable price. i have eaten at several locations but this is the best one that i have been to. highly recommend!!
(5)
Charity M.
Awesome half price wine bottles on Monday score! A bit pretentious bug good prices. Lots of yummy food to choose from. I'll be back for sure.
(4)
John G.
We have lived in the Glenview area for a couple of years now, we also visit the dominics in the same mall quite often. I go to restaurants like Wildfire for business all the time and always thought I could do without the snobbery that might come along with it. This weekend when deciding where to go we decided to give it a try and we were extremely surprised. Not by the food which was excellent, but with the service. We were there on a Saturday, which is an extremely busy day without reservations and we were accommodated. The manager not only helped greeting us but since she found out it was our first time there she was extremely helpful and welcoming. You can tell a lot about an establishment by the way the employees feel about working there and both the manager and our server seemed to be enjoying their time. The place is busy, so reservations are recommended. It is kid and big party friendly. The prices is a little bit on the higher side, but the quality does merit it. Our stakes were cooked to perfection and their service was superb. I had a chance to try three of their rubs and I am totally in love with the mushroom one, but the parmesan is not far behind. A lot better than similarly priced places. If you want to get together with a group of friends or take a client out, don't hesitate to call ahead. You will get great food and amazing service.
(4)
Dave S.
Here is what I suggest: bison filet! Order it as suggested medium rare with a coffee rub. I was completely blown away by this cut! i was so blown away that I am having a hard time remembering what the rest of the meal was like. They could have served me a side of turds on bread but oh my... such a tremendous cut of meat!!!! i am not sure if they were going for the old style look in the massive dining room but that is what was accomplished. Our server did a good job taking care of us. Hell I could have sat in a folding chair in the parking lot and got my food myself as long as i was able to get that amazing bison filet!!!!! As far as the rest of the meal is concerned, I know I had the seafood bisque to start it out and I think i had a side of redskin mashed potatoes. The soup was good and the potatoes must have done the trick because I finished them. Oh that meat.... (Visions of succulent dead animal are dancing in my head right now!) Have I mentioned the bison filet yet?
(4)
Antonio B.
I personally love this place, I love the food here.the filet Mignon is to die for just melts. I would give it 5 stars, but my wife doesn't love this place so i had to give it four. The presentation on the dishes or so so, it taste better than it looks. Worth the trip out here for sure. I'm always askin the wifey to go here when were looking for some chow.
(4)
Rafael F.
Had the 10oz Filet Mignon with Au Gratin Potatoes. The filet was under-flavored. I like my steaks flavorful so if you are into flavor, this place is not your place. The potatoes were A-OK nothing special. My parter had the petite 7oz Filet Mignon and said that same thing unflavored and bland. She had the mashed potatoes which were good. We ordered a side of Macaroni and Cheese and better believe me they taste like them came out of the Lipton Pasta Sides no joke! At the end we ended up paying 85 bucks for everything and wen't home disappointed. However, the restaurant is very nice dim lit environment. But the food is A-OK not worth the prices put it that way.
(2)
Yanyao N.
This is a great place for a lazy late Sunday afternoon lunch. There is ample parking in the lot and plenty of room inside the restaurant. Cozy up on a dark leather booth with your friends and chirp the afternoon away over iced teas. I really enjoyed the food. The shrimp and crab bisque is fantastic, with the added bonus of there being corn and red peppers in it. Mmm. The side salad is a little expensive for the amount you get, but it does have artichokes and eggs on there and Wildfire's fabulous red wine vinaigrette. By the time I was done with those (and nibbled on some calamari - a little too breaded for my taste), I was pretty much full. I still managed to eat half of the BLT melt I ordered though. And it might be my second favorite BLT ever, containing white cheddar AND arugula (score!) and lots of bacon (mmm, bacon)... there really couldn't be anything better. Finished off with a slice of their in season blueberry peach pie with peach ice cream. The pie was a little cold but had beautiful big chunks of peach inside. I maybe should have ordered a whole pie to take home but settled for my leftovers and a bottle of their red wine vinaigrette instead. Our waitress was an absolute doll! She was extremely knowledgeable on the menu items and helpful. I was so happy with the service and will most likely be back because I want that BLT melt (and enough LEYE diner points to do the dinner for 4 at L2O). :D
(4)
Elizabeth R.
One of my favorite restaurants. I have never had a bad meal here, and usually order the strip steak. Key lime pie is delicious.
They have a huge gluten free menu! And even have gluten free bread to bring out to the table. The steak is delicious, of course. They also have a good gf flourless chocolate cake - yum, so nice to be able to have gf dessert. I look forward to trying some of their other GF items
(5)
Crystal Z.
Can never go wrong with a little Wildfire, and never leave without having a Stormy Night Martini.
(4)
Valik S.
We reserved using Opentable. We were seated at a nice table. Our waiter Ernesto was very clear and took time to explain the menu as it was our first time there. The meat was really delicious and the service outstanding. Only minus was it was too warm inside, I know outside was 98F but inside it felt like 85F. I would recommend it
(4)
Gareth D.
This place is always a crowd pleaser. Service is good, and while the dining room feels a bit dark and interior for sunny summer-time lunches or early dinners, the bar is window-lined and they have some nice patio seating out front. The chopped salad is huge, not overly dressed, and great/necessary to share. The crusted filet mignons are great, but the baby back ribs are really excellent--huge and a great value.
(4)
Tia B.
I tried to have an early dinner here on a Tuesday night. I arrived at 4:45pm and sat at the bar. I waited over 15 minutes before anyone acknowledged my presence. Who I assume to be my server came over and asked what I'd like to drink. I asked for a menu and some water. Another 10 minutes later a different server came with menu but no water. I was afraid to let her walk away without ordering because I was limited on time and had an appointment at 6. So I made her wait while I decided what to order. By this time it was 5:20. I finally received water around 5:30. No one spoke to me or even came to check on me. I noticed a bunch of servers standing in the corner laughing and not working. My burger did not come out until almost 6! I still didn't see my original server again. I was so frustrated that I had to ask them to wrap up my burger to go because I was out of time. Finally my original server was walking past my table, still not acknowledging me, and I asked him for my bill. Mind you, the restaurant was not even close to busy. When I arrived at 4:45 there were barely 5 people in the bar. As I was ready to leave at 6 it was finally filling up but I still didn't see any signs of urgency from the staff. I paid my check and, no, the server did not get a tip. This is not the first time I've received poor service from this Wildfire. I decided to give this location another chance, but now I'm finished. The last time I had to send undercooked food back to the kitchen the manager gave me a gift card. Needless to say a gift card does not make up for poor food and service. I won't be spending my money or time here ever again.
(1)
Meghan R.
This is one of my favorite restaurants in the north shore. I have been here several times for lunch, dinner, baby showers, and wedding showers. The experience is always more than pleasant. The wait stuff is always so friendly and attentive no matter the occasion. The food is absolutely delicious from their corn bread, to the chopped chicken salad, to their blue cheese burger. Yum! Can't go wrong with this place and location.
(4)
Kim F.
Our go to favorite for any "special" occasion or date night. The filet medallions are delicious! Service is usually very good. I would definitely recommended making a reservation if you're going to come here, as there is almost always a wait.
(5)
Charles M.
Not cheap, but an excellent restaurant. Good value. I have never been disappointed.
(5)
John L.
Must comment on this review: "I've been here twice and for a steakhouse, their bbq chicken is better than their topped steak, that's sad. Oh and the salad is better than the steak too. However, the atmosphere is like any respectable steakhouse, a bit like how I imagine Titanic was designed." Ummmmm........you must have come to Wildfire at 4am when it was closed.
(5)
Flix F.
The chopped salad is so good. Only Wildfire and Corner Bakery have such.
(5)
Nancy A.
We went there after my daughters graduation. When I called earlier in the week to ask if we needed a reservation for 6 people, I was told no. When we arrived the hostess was rather abrupt and said that we should make a reservation next time. We were seated in a nice dining room but it was very cramped and there were no spaces between the tables and chairs. I kept having to move my chair to allow the waitress to get to a few tables in the corner. Extremely slow poor service. It took over 15 minutes to even get water or place a beverage order. They only came over after I went to the front desk to ket them know we haven't been waited in yet. The server was very nice but extremely scattered. Really didn't need to have a clue on the order progression. After waiting a half an hour we finally asked her to take our main entree order. All in all very strange. The food was expensive and while it tasted good it looked like it was slapped in the plate in hurry. The side of mushrooms we had were so shriveled. After dinner the waitress was nice and brought a celebratory dessert for my daughter but she never asked if anyone else wanted to order dessert or wanted coffee. We had to remind her of this. Then it took another 10 minutes for her to find the dessert tray. A very expensive mediocre tasting dinner and horrible service. The entire meal took 3 hours All this on a day at was supposed to be very special. We will never return to this place.
(1)
Lily P.
Great place to have a family event or a formal dinner. Our internship dinner was here. The service was great and the staff was very nice. Lets see about the food, the steak was great (medallions were good), the porkchops were seasoned right and came with a delicious order of snow peas. Their cobb salad (and other salads) were amazing and made me want consider skipping the entree. Eggplant was good here too. This is like your normal steak house, nice place where the food is above average and you won't be disappointed in the portion, quality, and normally pleasantly surprised by how great it is. I like the mixtures they use for the salads and sauces they pair up with the meats. The cheese cake and the chocolate cake are just HUGE rich slices of heaven....so try to save room for that.
(4)
Jimmy J.
It is good place for lunch with solid sandwiches and great sides salads at decent prices.
(4)
George H.
Used to like it, BUT...NOT anymore !!! Yes..acknowledged it IS Overpriced, but but went there anyway. But after last night...Never Again ! Waited a full 1/2 hr, for the chopped salad. Excuse Me !, But THAT is Absurd ! Food came in a reasonable amount of time, but then that over sized, way overpriced 'Desert Tray'. That took another 20 minutes or so, just to get to our table ! Finally the bill came...and because there were 6 of us, they automatically added a 20 % gratuity ! I (kinda') felt bad for our young server, but she both overwhelmed and didn't seem to really care HOW LONG it. I am So Done With Place. I will NEVER go back there again...Ever !
(1)
neil c.
Several years later, I finally got a chance to try Wildfire for dinner without the whole 'wedding rehearsal dinner'. In fact, I've been there twice in the past couple of months - and I plan on coming back when I'm at my parents house again in the future. I am going to say that right off the bat, they are getting a -1 star for having a 'martini' list that includes 0 actual martinis! (Don't believe me, look here: wildfirerestaurant.com/s… ). Pedantism out of the way, I can get on to the review proper. Their cocktails are tasty, even if they aren't martinis! The food here has been quite excellent. I've had both their normal wet-aged new york strip steak and their dry aged strip steak. While I am not 100% sure the second was WAY better than the first, it was fantastic. But the first one was too. Just something to think about. Besides the steak here, I've tasted some of their chicken and fish entrees, and they were all delicious, and well cooked. That impresses me more than the steak, I have to say, since a good steak is 75% about the piece of meat, and then 25% about not screwing it up. Cooking fish and chicken is pretty much the reverse ratio... Desserts, appetizers and salads are also delicious in my experience. Service here is good, and friendly, and the prices, while not cheap, are not terrible, especially considering the amount of food you get. (Note: this is something that astounds me every time I go back to Chicago - the amount of food you get on your plate seems to be about 50% more than at home in SF). Anyway, I do recommend coming here if you are in the area - and I'm sure the other restaurants in the chain are equally good, since Lettuce Entertain You is good like that. I also recommend making a reservation, since it's popular.
(4)
Larry C.
Awful. Awful. Awful. Hair in food .. Disgusting!
(1)
J. N.
This review is for take-out. We've had several different items off the take-out menu and everything is always great and it travels well. This is our new go to take-out spot. It's a sure thing.
(4)
Jose T.
Great food, great wine, great experience. We had Lili-p's baptism reception here. The menu options for the party room were great, the price was right & everyone really enjoyed their dining experience. As it is very close to home, I can see myself becoming a regular here for dinner.
(4)
Kath S.
Love it all! The key lime is soooooo good!
(5)
Maria P.
Ok, I've been to this place maybe a dozen times and have never had good service. It never fails that the wait staff falls below short on delivery service. It's always way to loud and crowed. The soup is guaranteed to be cold when it finally arrives. I've had to send back the salmon on numerous occasions because it was not cooked all the way. I've had a few things on the menu and because my frieds like going there, I now choose to have their pizza since this is the only thing that I have found to be consistantly good. Desserts are good but so standard. To me, this is a typical hyped up restaurant and not my choice. I prefer to go someplace else.
(1)
Michael C.
So our evening was pretty much a rating of three but the manager Jill made it a five over all. The only reason I gave this review a four was because of the noise level. A lot of big family's and groups come here I heard. So we had a reservation for 8pm. If you don't make a reservation and complain, it's no ones fault but your own. It's a restaurant! We were called at 7:45, Nice! Except we were brought to our table and they were still cleaning it. How embarrassing for them. I sometimes kind of expect excellence, and was a little disappointed at that but i brushed it off as no big deal even as they hostess made us walk back to the front which wasn't too far at least. Three minutes later we were guided back to our seats. The waitress did an outstanding job through the whole night and was very polite. I give here a five star rating with a $20 dollar tip. We order our appetizers and within a couple minutes we had them right in front of us. It was something simple, a salad for her and hand tossed pizza starter for myself. I'm not big on seafood which is most of what they have for starters along with two choices of soup which I didn't care for. We both order the Romanian Steak which was outstanding. It was like an orgasm in your mouth; the juices explode in your mouth. Also ordered the mashed potatoes and macaroni and cheese which both had the same effect. At the end of the meal my insides felt like they were having a party. I was completely stuffed and couldn't get another bite. Our bill cam out to be about $90. I asked the waitress out of curiosity if they gave military discounts. She wasn't sure and would ask. The manager came back and checked my ID and said they didn't have anything set up for the military but she would see what she can do. She gave us a pretty good discount and free dessert to go. We also talked for a little bit and found out she was a veteran also with six years served and her husband was retired from the service. It was pretty cool to speak with her and very nice how she treated us. She just added to the great experience we had that night.
(4)
Lynn S.
When you want a delicious meal with excellent service, Wildfire is one of the tops on my list. I love the planked salmon -- it's so flavorful. Typically, everything we order is very tasty. Their chopped salad is great, and their desserts are so yummy. You do need to make reservations if you want to be assured of getting a table without waiting. But that's because it's such a great place. Since everything is a la carte, the pricing can make a dent in your pocketbook, but it's definitely worthwhile. It's always a treat to have a meal at Wildfire.
(5)
Kelly E.
I really had low expectations since this is a franchise. but an upscale one at that, and I really had a LOVELY experience here. Filet Mignon is in my top 3 for sure. Waitress was excellent, explained all the specials and menu, and was really nice. The atmosphere was classy, elegant and cozy. Wait time was about 20 minutes without a reservation, but the bar area is awesome and it seemed more like 5 minutes, and I actually wanted to stay in the bar longer. I'll be back!
(5)
Alex H.
i've went the past two years for my birthday dinner with my family. The atmosphere is classy and high quality. The staff and service is perfect. It is usually packed to capacity. I have gotten the Grilled Salmon, BBQ Ribs and BBQ Chicken. They were all amazing and it's one of my favorite restaurants!! It's a little pricey especially with large groups....
(5)
Brian G.
We got a reservation - we went for an Friday afternoon late lunch. The place was empty. (Still glad we got the reservation) Food was really not so good. We got the cornbread appetizer- this was good. I got the 'special' burger - which was a swiss stuffed burger with mushrooms. The waiter never asked how I wanted it cooked. It came out looking like a flat pancake of a burger. I generally avoid buns that look store bought & don't eat ice berg lettuce. So, I ended up eating a bit of my burger. I ordered a side of creamed spinach - instead of the fries. Turns out this was a good choice. But the spinach was nothing amazing. Pickle spear was decent. Meanwhile, my partner ordered the Tuna Sandwich. Maybe we didn't read the menu well. She received Egg Salad with a bit of tuna in it. The bread was good. The egg salad with tuna was not so good. The fries were mushy (at best). Her pickle was good (I ate it). The service was slow throughout our meal - but, our waiter was very nice. I would not go back here.
(1)
B A.
This experience is from Nov 2012. Avoid like the plague. Our table of nine had three people order the nightly special. 35 minutes after ordering, waitress came to say they ran out. Spoke with manager. "Waitress saw your table enjoying salad and didn't want to put your order in too soon." Me, "Huh?" She didn't reserve anything. So whole table got food hour after ordering and three skipped dinner altogether. Manager chalked it up to needing better training. Many other better choices n area. Don't waste your time or money here. A joke. Especially given it is an leye restaurant. Hardly.
(1)
Cecilia T.
I'll be honest - when i hear "steakhouse restaurant chain" i automatically assume it's not going to be anything awesome. THIS PLACE IS AWESOME! Being a Filet Mignon lover, I try filet mignons at every steakhouse i go to, and given all the excellent independently owned steakhouses in Chitown, I wasnt expecting much from a huge chain restaurant like Wildfire. Holy Cow! ***The Filet Mignon is EXCELLENT here!*** The meat is tender, juicy, well balanced in flavor, simply a gloriously delicious experience with every bite! They offer several filet optionswith different flavorings on the menu but i chose the original Filet Mignon. Also, the Wildfire Chopped Salad is also AMAZING - probably one of the best you'll have. I don't even like to order salad at restaurants if it's not free, but at Wildfire, it's a must! The service and ambience is also nice and class
(5)
Happy M.
This place is always busy and the food is always great... The service was wonderful and our waitress was very attentive and did not rush us.. Our family had a great time all 10 people ..Great place for a nice size salad for lunch, or fish, seafood and stake for dinner with great wine list. I will be back with my work people very soon...
(4)
Tray I.
Is this really a steak house? Honestly. I went to dinner in a party of 8 of people who regularly visit Wildfire. Two people got steak. I soon discovered why. I had the skirt steak. I feel if you can make a good skirt steak, you can make a good steak. Making a stingy, tough meat taste good takes a good amount of talent and knowledge of beef. Though it was tasty, the highlight of this dish was the onions. They somehow made caramelized grilled onions juicy and crispy at the same time. Delicious. The steak was mediocre. What was amazing? The fish dishes. All came out beautifully with a veggie on the dish as well as an extra side dish. The macadamia nut crusted halibut was moist and flavorful and a very generous portion of fish. The tuna was sad but the sides accompanying it more than made up for the fish size. The service was good and attentive and the atmosphere was nice. We could all hear each other, even across the two table hodgepodge of a set up. So my rating generally reflects my meal (mediocre), the fact that this steakhouse is not know for their steaks and their prices are extravegant. Rebrand!
(2)
Elliott D.
I've been a big fan of Wildfire since they opened one in Oak Brook about ten years ago. It's a good place to get a steak that you know will be consistently good; never as good as say Gibson's or Tavern on Rush, but you're paying a good amount less for it. The atmosphere of Wildfire is very much your classic steakhouse. If you're going anytime after five I would definitely recommend making a reservation as it can be incredibly crowded and the waits usually are more than thirty minutes. Sometimes you even have to call the day before to get the reservation you want at the right time. This isn't necessarily an impulse choice. They have a good selection of alcohol, though some of the liquor is a little overpriced it's nothing out of the ordinary for this kind of restaurant. The service is also consistently good with the waiters paying close attention to your drinks and bread. They are attentive but not to the point of being intrusive. The food here is consistently good. I recommend the French Onion Soup to start out. It is always a treat with the right balance of bread, onions, broth, and cheese. It is also a generous portion and often I have to leave some behind (to my disappointment). For a main entree I am a big fan of either the prime rib or the cedar plank salmon. Usually the prime rib is cooked more towards the medium side of medium rare but is still quite tasty with a good creamy horseradish. The salmon is delicious and comes with a nice orange glaze. The sides are usally pretty good but I usually get either the mashed potatoes or the mushrooms. I recommend the mushrooms if you are getting a steak as they make a nice addition. All in all I would recommend this place as a good dinner option for something a little more upscale as you're going to pay a higher price for it.
(4)
Roxana N.
Great mood food! I just hate the fact that it gets very packed during the weekends... I went there once and turned back around becasue it was too full...
(4)
Kim S.
We had our rehearsal dinner at Wildfire in October 2012. The whole staff did an outstanding job. It was very easy to contact Jillian and Nicole to prepare for the event. The wait staff also did an exceptional job. I had a last minute request for a food item and they had it prepared on the fly in a matter of minutes. I received numerous compliments on the food and service as well. I would definitely recommend this venue to friends and family.
(5)
Dan D.
Just came back from eating lunch. This was my first visit, so I didn't know what to expect. The ambiance here is really nice. Big, spacey, dim, but not to dark. A nice place to go for a date and/or special occasion. Had the french onion soup and turkey sandwich. The soup was good, but I've definitely had better. The sandwich would have been good if it weren't for the honey mustard. I didn't even go through half of it. Their honey mustard, not so good. Fortunately, as they packed it up, the waitress said they had an accident with it, and gave me a whole sandwich w/o the honey mustard. I will definitely come back here again to try out the other items on the menu, especially the desserts. The first thing I saw as we were walking to our table was the dessert tray, and I'm hoping that they taste as good as they look.
(3)
Mike O.
I will begin by saying that this is a 4-star, maybe 5-star establishment. Unfortunately, for the day of my visit, I can only give it 3 stars. I've eaten at the Lincolnshire location a few years back and it was great. This one fell short on the service. The menu items are rather pricy, but given the $75 in accumulated gift cards we had, we wanted to splurge a little. My wife and I started with an appetizer blackened chicken kabobs and onion skewers, at a main dish price of $8.95. Two short skewers of chicken and onion is all we got. It probably should have cost half or less for the serving size. I enjoyed the complimentary loaf of bread and softened butter more than the chicken. For our main course, I got the Friday special: almond-encrusted broiled grouper with fries. My wife ordered the triple medallions: 3 beef medallions, each topped with a different crust. That was awesome. One was topped with parmesian cheese, the other with a smooth horseradish flavor, the third with a potato crust. When the food arrived, the server gave us our opposite dishes. We didn't mind, as we were going to try each other's anyway. However, the grouper came with chewy, undercooked green beans instead of fries. I really liked the triple beef medallions. The grouper was excellent too, including a creamy mustard hollandaise sauce. Our waitress vanished for a long time. When she returned we reported that we did not get the fries. By the time the fries came, our dinners were finished and a busboy already took our platters away and cleared the table. The waitress asked if we wanted dessert, just moments after the fries came. We told her the fries were our dessert, since they came so late in the meal. We enjoyed them very thoroughly, with just the right crispness, but the timing was off for the meal. In short, I'd skip coming here unless you have an LEYE gift card or someone is buying for you. I'd probably get just as good of a dinner at Chili's or TGI Friday's for a lot less money, without the dressed-up gimmickry of a place like this.
(3)
Christine S.
I've always liked the Wildfire Chopped Salad... There's just something so delish about it. The Wood Roasted Veg Salad is amazing. The eggplant pizza is another winner. Penne and Roasted Vegs will leave you wanting more... Spinach and Artichoke Dip and Oven Baked Goat Cheese are spectacular starters. Wow, I really can't say enough good things about the food at Wildfire. The service is always top notch too.
(5)
V. B.
Wow -- so underwhelming. 6 people, 3 ordered red meat, 3 didn't -- and guess which 3 were unhappy? Salads too salty, beet salad had almost no beets, cocktails were weak. Dressing on the steak salad was weird. Dirty water glasses. (Waiters also grabbed the glasses near the rim.) We dined early on a Sat. and the place was packed-- and the staff completely overwhelmed. Service was friendly but inattentive and slow. Then to cap it all off, the coat room is self service, but staff use the space as a pass through from the kitchen-- so our final memories of the evening were searching for our coats in a poorly lit room, mixing up our coats with someone else's, tripping over staff with trays of food. ... only the desserts were excellent. Will not return.
(1)
April P.
Was here for an event in the back room, and all of the food was served family style. We had mushrooms for an appetizer, as well as salad and soup. Bread was mighty tasty. Nice touch, being served on a small wooden cutting board with steak nice, and soft butter. Food was excellent. I recall the salmon baked just rice and the pilaf pretty fluffy. Don't recall the other items, as there were many passed around, but these were my two favorites. Sauce on the salmon not too thick, and did not make the meaty salmon fillet soggy As an extra treat, we were sent off with chocolate chip cookies on our way out. staff is courteous and since the place is still fairly new, the place is very clean and kept
(5)
Anne W.
I really do love Wildfire. I was skeptical at first.. thinking another chain restaurant. I love the chopped salad.. sneaky by making you think it's healthy because it's just salad.. but honestly really tasty. I like the wood roasted mussels and the lemon macadamian nut crusted fish was really good as well. Not much wrong with this place except their lemon chicken. That isn't so good. And free parking here. Just have to walk an extra 100 feet. Exercise and save money!
(4)
Mai T.
mmMMMmm!! FIRST time here and it was for a wedding anniversary celebration. Let's say I was SATISFIED beyond belief. When talking to the party planner (wife), I found out that she had a lot to do still for her day in celebration. She had informed me that she was so stressed out still from everything and when she came to Wildfire, the staff that was assigned to her private room had offered to help with everything. How nice was that?!! We sat down and were served "family style" meals which was GREAT. The steak, asparagus, wild rice, salad, and lastly, CORN BREAD was off the chain! Let's just say we were able to ask for seconds, thirds, fourths, etc and I sure did not pass up on that offer! The steak was tender and made just right, the asparagus was not chewy, the wild rice had a great assortment all in the mix, the salad was tossed lightly with much flavor, and the corn bread had sweet corn in it. I sure did LOVE that CORN BREAD! The afternoon was so wonderful. The beautiful sunshine made this event such a joyous occasion and it was topped of with a great venue to have a nice family gathering.
(5)
Henry F.
The crowds, the noise levels and the large family groups made this a "not return". Wife and I, downtown Wildfire fans, invited a friend to Glenview's Wildfire, didn't hate it but were not impressed there, nor able to converse with our guest due to all the noise from loud family groups of 8-16 at large tables. Think of Maggianos's for loud, shrieking women and kids at grandpa's expense and you'll get the idea. Seated in a 6-suitable booth, we three found our food OK but not terrific: wife and I split our usual Porterhouse, a little tough, and added another side while our guest had fish. We were all OK with our choices, but not impressed. We all skipped desserts and such as we were in a madhouse. We still couldn't speak to or hear one another. So, what's the point? I like LEYE restaurants a lot, but would not re-visit this one or recommend it to others unless they start discouraging their big, loud-mouthed groups.
(2)
Kristin M.
Delicious! Everytime I've gone, I've been a happy camper. Everyone starts with their corn bread...its great. I've ordered the Cesar Planked salmon, Lemon Chicken (tender & juicy), Steak, Mashed Potatoes (yummy!) and Chopped Salad. All great! O and for dessert, make sure to order the triple layer chocolate cake. Very unhealthy, but it's amazing!! Reasonably priced. Make a visit! Make reservations if going on the weekend.
(4)
Diablo L.
Awesome dinner , started out with the wildfire mussels , fried calamari , and ended with the 16oz prime rib ,everything was great , best prime rib I've had in a while...huge parking lot, no problem finding parking and they do have valet service.
(4)
Jane K.
I've been here twice and for a steakhouse, their bbq chicken is better than their topped steak, that's sad. Oh and the salad is better than the steak too. However, the atmosphere is like any respectable steakhouse, a bit like how I imagine Titanic was designed.
(2)
Scott R.
I've been here several times in the past few months; each time I've been surprised how good the food (read:steak) has been. Last week I had a top notch rib-eye, ordered rare, delivered rare; nice texture, great flavor, potato and creamed spinach sides were excellent. We also shared a very nice spinach salad (hold the radishes). The porterhouse was tasty too. Anyway, this is one of the LEYE restaurants with consistent quality. For dessert i eschewed the fancy but overly sweet sounding desserts; the applie pie with ice cream and a little carmel sauce was tasty, with nice quality crust. As to atmosphere, it is lacking; these large steak houses which now seem the rule are neither intimate nor quiet and this one has consistently been filled with noisy families including little kids. That is a drawback, but hard to avoid particularly in the 'burbs.
(4)
Tamara K.
I LOVE that they have a gluten free menu, but there were some other things that brought down the overall experience. The hostess told us the wait would be an hour. We had planned on getting there a little earlier to beat the crowd, so we did not make a reservation. Some people people would have walked out at that point. But luckily it was more like 20 minutes. I got the gluten free menu and I asked the waitress about the gluten free bread they offer. She said it would be a bit of a wait for that. But seeing I rarely get bread these days, I was fine with that. When it came it had a rubbery texture like that of a corn muffin if you microwaved it. However, it was tasty. We had the goat cheese and field green salad which hit the spot. My man really loved his onion soup. He said it was the best he has ever had. I had the filet mignon and paid extra to get a baked potato. We got a side of broccoli and I swear there was dill in the herbed butter which was just weird in broccoli. His burger, he said was just OK. I enjoyed my flourless chocolate cake for dessert. He did not like his cheesecake at all, he said it had no flavor. To us, the service was not very attentive by the waitress or the bussers. Empty water glasses for long periods of time. Plates not cleared away when we were done. She didn't come by to ask if eveyrthing was OK. For the amount of money you spend here, we were hoping for a little more.
(3)
renee k.
We always enjoy eating here. Our dinner favorites are the swordfish and the prime rib. The medium size prime rib is a very generous serving of tender beef (no bone). All entrees come with a side. Creamed spinach is delicious, as are the roasted vegetables. You can't go wrong with the fish sandwich at lunch or dinner. Service is almost always very good. The side rooms are a tad quieter and have better ventilation.
(4)
Rob O.
food is good, but the service is terrible... In my opinion there are much better places to go and eat in the area where the food is of the same quality and the wait staff actually cares about you... also funny how the majority of the bad reviews, which all seem to complain about the same thing - good food but terrible service... are all filtered... hmmm
(2)
Logan S.
Great food, an elegant, warm, enveloping dining space and highly professional, near-invisible servers make for a perfect dining experience. We were late and very wet (a vehicle breakdown in Chicago's monsoon season), but were treated with the utmost courtesy and kindness. (For that alone, I was most grateful.) Drinks (perfect) arrived quickly and the service throughout the meal was impeccable. I'll be going back.
(5)
Karen K.
Went for a big birthday... it is really good! Go there!!!
(5)
Christine P.
This is probably my favorite restaurant. Ever. All of the food is fantastic and just makes me want to go to sleep happy. My favorite dinner are the Filet Medallion Trios, because I can pick 3 different crusts on my filets. A little bit of everything makes for no leftovers. For sides, my guy and I usually split one thing of Mashed Potatoes, and one thing of Creamed Spinach. Desserts are really hard to decide on. I really wish I could eat here more often. It just makes me happy. This is a great date restaurant, as it's easy to feel like everything's private. Phenomenal
(5)
Lucy Z.
Wildfire has a great atmosphere, but does not have the food to match. My favorites on the menu are the Wildfire Chopped Salad and their mashed potatoes. Granted, I'm not a fan of steaks, so I've usually had other proteins when I go. They've also got some great sandwich choices. The food is just too boring for me, and I prefer their appetizers to their entres, to be quite honest. The baked brie and portobello mushroom are fantastic. The service is just okay. Our first few times there, the waiters were very enthusiastic, though not to the point of annoyance. Last time, our waiter seemed a little sleepy, though the busboys were so eager to get our plates off the table that they almost took away something my mother was still finishing. It wasn't particularly busy, either. It's a reliable fall back, but never my first choice.
(3)
Andy J.
French onion soup was ok, the lamb chops were perfectly cooked and fantastic. However service was slow and the place was expensive.
(3)
Shie Y.
The service was what I like about this restaurant. We celebrated my Uncle's b-day sometime ago and the experience was great. We were in a private room and away from the crowd. The servers were awesome and very attentive. The best to recommend would be their steaks, very tender and good portion. We also had shrimp & crab bisque, crispy fried calamari and oven roasted crab cakes. Fantastic flavors. Don't forget their desserts such as the apple pie and homemade key lime pie. The Lincolnshire, IL location have the same excellent servers, you will not feel intimidated either location.
(4)
Scott H.
Had heard of this place for years before finally making it there one Sunday night with my wife. Beautiful space that evokes the art deco 20's and 30's. You can imagine a big band orchestra setting up in the sunken center dining room. We enjoyed the delectable bacon-wrapped scallops (worth a return visit in and of themselves), two wine flights (generous pours!) and the filet trio. The sub-petite filet trio cuts were much more generous than those I've had at Pete Miller's and were near-perfectly cooked to a medium-rare. No room for dessert this trip, but the tray was quite enticing. Service was stellar with career waitstaff who truly made us feel special. Can't wait to return!
(4)
carol m.
Excellent food, great ambience, unmatched service. The highlights of the menu are definately the chopped salad and their filet mignon. If you stop by during lunch, the steak sandwich is a great pick!
(5)
Alan R.
My wife and I went to the one in River North on our first date and still love to go to Wildfire on special occasions. We now live two blocks from the Glenview location. Possibly better known for their ribs and steaks, WF also has great salads, chicken and fish as well. Its almost like a step back in time. Swing/rat pack music is played in the background. They have an excellent selection of drinks for people with all tastes. Over 40 kinds of mixed drinks are on the menu, they have wine and martini flights and even their own beer made from Goose Island. Everything I have had here is excellent. If you don't want to pay a lot and still get quality (WF is not cheap) the steak sandwich is amazing. Definitely do not miss the sweet potato with brown sugar, simply amazing!!!
(5)
Katie Y.
I've been coming to this Wildfire for years now and can honestly say I enjoy it each and every time. Their Stormy night martini is probably my absolute favorite mixed drink. It's a specialty drink so I can only get it there. Which makes going there just that much nicer. They have a wide range of other drinks as well as a very complete wine list. Their steaks are just mouth watering. I highly recommend their fillet trio. It's three three ounce fillets cooked to order. This allows you to try multiple crusts, all of them are Delicious, with out stuffing yourself. My favorite crusts are the parm crust, mushroom crust and Bearnaise crust. As a side I always gets the BBQ dusted sweet potato. It's so good and a great accompaniment. The deserts are great too, one thing that sets this restaurant apart with their deserts is you can order a half order of any of them. So you can have something sweet with out over doing it. I recommend their peanut butter pie. The atmosphere is lively and I've never seen them not busy but the wait staff does a great job of looking after all the tables. I've been going their for years but the reason I felt compelled to write this review today was last night when my husband and I went their I experienced above and beyond just good customer service and wanted to praise their manager Jill. I am visually impaired this makes finding the bathroom in a bustling restaurant, especially when said bathroom is hidden away in a corner clear across the restaurant from where I'm sitting a challenge. I approached the hostess stand unsure of what the reaction would be and explained my problem. The hostess instantly got a manager, Jill, who gently took my arm and walked me to the bathroom then waited for me and escorted me back to my seat. All the while carrying on a friendly conversation with me about how my evening was going and what I'd ordered and so forth. After getting me back to my table she told my husband and I to please let her know if she could be of any further assistance. This is customer service at it's best. This is an all around great place. Katie
(4)
Joel H.
This is your typical chain restaurant steak house, high prices and average food. It's what I refer to as a formula restaurant; food prepared from a well-defined script, without imagination. If cooking is an art, then this is paint by numbers. Mind you, the food isn't bad, just nothing special. For the most part, the wait staff seems friendly but uninspired. You get the sense that their main goal is to collect their tips, turn the table and move on to the next customer, all the while counting the minutes until they can punch out. In all fairness, I'm sure this doesn't apply to every server, but it's been my experience on more than one occasion - maybe I've just been unlucky. On the up side, Wildfire is well laid out and provides a pleasant dining atmosphere. It is large, but not overly noisy and unlike many steak houses, provides adequate space between the tables. It also offers free parking in a private lot. Bottom line, if you're a foodie, skip this place, you'll be sorely disappointed. If on the other hand, your idea of a great meal is to pound down a few drinks, chat with friends and eat whatever is put in front of you, this is your kind of place.
(3)
Kristina K.
I expected the same atmosphere and service as the downtown location, but the Glenview location disappoints. The food is on par and the decorations are the same, but something is missing.
(3)
Dee W.
I am still surprised how packed this place was on a Monday night! My in-laws treated me to a lovely birthday dinner here which we all thoroughly enjoyed. We started with calamari and chopped salad - the chopped salad was served to us individually and the leftovers were put in a bowl that was higher raised on the table. My only complaint is that the appetizers were served quickly but then, my server then came back after the appetizers to get our entree order. Then, we had to wait another good 20 minutes after that to get our entree. My husband's Parmesan crusted NY steak was pretty good. My mother-in-law raved about her garlic chicken, but I stuck to their Wildfire special which was a fillet wrapped in bacon crusted with horseradish - yum! Their sides were mediocre at best and I had the steamed broccoli which was really a huge stalk of broccoli steamed. They came by with a slice of their chocolate cake with a candle in it and we topped off our delicious dinner with their famous fudge sundae that had peanut butter chocolate covered pretzel sticks in it. Yum!
(4)
Katie C.
If it were possible, I'd give them 3.5 stars. My mother decided to take me to Wildfire out in the burbs near her place, and I couldn't turn her down. I'd never been to the Glen location, nor had I been downtown, and I can't say no to the possibility of steak. I thought the ambiance was a bit contrived, but I think it works--it's a steakhouse, and I'm sure the Chicago location feels a bit more authentic, as it's not the burb (and therefore, less hip) version. The old-world dark wood and deep leather booths were cool and made you feel like you were doing something glamorous. All the food was great. Not fantabulous, but still great. My mother and I split the mixed house salad (hearts of palm were a great touch), and she had the macadamia crusted halibut with asparagus and broccoli, and I had the filet trio (I chose horseradish, mushroom, and blue cheese) with a side of redskin mash and roasted mushroom caps. Mmm, those mushrooms were perhaps the best thing about my meal. Whatever sauce they were marinated in, I wanted to spoon it out of the bowl after the mushrooms were gone. But yes, I am a lady, and therefore did not slurp. The filet was good--at least they served them medium rare, but I was expecting them to be slightly more melt-in-your-mouth, and it just wasn't quite. Still tasty, of course. The service was very attentive, and this is definitely a classy place where you are guaranteed to have a nice meal. However, for suburb steak choices, I still give Pete Miller's the edge over Wildfire.
(4)
Valerie R.
I have been to both the River North and Glenview locations, and overall really enjoy the food. The bread is delicious, and although I am a vegetarian, there are enough great sides and appetizers I can put together as a meal. I do wish they had a vegetarian pasta or other entree though, maybe Eggplant, it would be nice to have the option. The last time I went I ate at the Glenview location. I was NOT a fan of the lay out, the tables are almost on top of each other, but our waitress was very friendly and helpful.
(3)
Capaytano H.
Food is great, service is great always a good place for steak
(5)
Tanja Z.
Their chopped salad is to die for...If i had to choose a meal I had to eat everyday for the rest of my life that would be it. Hands down the best chopped salad ever. Portillos salad has nothing on this one.
(5)
Laura P.
My husband and I went here because we got a gift certificate from a friend. Depending on what you get here it can be quite pricey, but this is one of those places that you get what you pay for rather than just for the presentation and the name. For appetizers we had the baked goat cheese which was fabulous!! I highly recommend it, even if you *think* you don't like goat cheese. It is warm and smooth and the bread they serve with it could stand alone as an appetizer. I ordered the ribs & my husband got the porterhouse. Both were great and his steak was cooked exactly the way he wanted it. The only problem for me was that when the ribs came I was already so full from the goat cheese that I only ended up eating two ribs! I also ordered the au gratin potatoes on the side and they were the only part of the meal that was just ok. They were rather bland and would have been much better with a little bit of seasoning. For dessert (yes we still had dessert) we split a piece of the chocolate pie with oreo crust - also great! Overall we had a great time. Our waiter was very attentive (and funny!) and we enjoyed the old dinner club atmosphere. I'm sure we will be going back, but it will have to be a special occasion for me to shell out that kind of dough from my own pocket.
(4)
Lauren D.
For some reason Lettuce restaurants rock. Wildfire is no exception. This particular Wildfire is so fantastic for a few reasons: 1 - come in whatever you want, seriously. People dress way up here or they dress way down. Doesn't matter! 2 - fooooooood. seriously, the servers here never ask how your food is because it is excellent. always. always excellent. famous for their encrusted steaks. 3 - the chocolate peanut butter pie dessert. 4 - the atmosphere is 1920s-esque; fun for parties, for for a cozy romantic date. 5 - servers/managers here will go out of their way to make sure you enjoy your experience 6 - bread. better than cheesecake's!!! I'd DEFINITELY recommend reservations. Waits can be up to 1.5 hours at 5:30pm.
(5)
Eric M.
I've eaten here more times than I can count, and like the downtown location, it is a nice modern interpretation of a late '30s era club and restaurant. The food is all very good and filling, the steakhouse equivalent to Lettuce Entertain You's other major establishment, Maggianos. A fine selection of dead cow, chicken, pork, and various fish offerings is on the menu, along with a great selection of salads (chopped salad is my favorite, goat cheese salad a close second) and starters. The double stuffed potato side is not to be missed, nor is the sweet potato, both worth the extra few bucks. If you still have room for dessert, the chocolate cake or cookie are both great. Besides the food, the wine selection is very good, but be sure to order a cocktail to start since they make good, classic drinks here. There aren't many places that really make a Manhattan, Old Fashioned, Salzerac, or Sidecar correctly...Wildfire knows how to do those drinks justice though!
(5)
Kathleen C.
Remember that it is a steakhouse, and order accordingly, and you'll do just fine. Hubby got the bleu cheese encrusted filet...his plate was licked clean and he asked if we could get Wildfire again tomorrow. I had the mahi-mahi. It was ok but a bit bland, arousing serious beef envy which resulted in me eating more of hubby's meal than my own. Service was fine. We sat outdoors to minimize the "Early Bird Special" vibe we got indoors, considering the average age of the other patrons was about 72 (at 4pm though, what did I expect?). I'd happily go back. And get a dessert with chocolate in it so the hubby doesn't tell me I failed again (although in my defense, the door county cherry pie was quite yummy).
(4)
iddells E.
I'm sorry, but I don't like Wildfire at all....the Glenview location, the Schaumburg location, whatever location! The food is average, nothing wows me. I've been to Wildfire twice and was not impressed. I had to go here because of family. My second time is definitely my last time....unless someone else pays.
(2)
Brandon W.
This Wildfire location is just as good as the downtown Chicago location. I went here around 6pm during the week, and it already had a pretty decent crowd starting to gather. The food was great, but I have already raved about the quality of their food.. The service was very attentive as well. This is a great place to go for a nice date night, or maybe even a business meeting. The atmosphere is just so relaxed but professional at the same time - if that makes sense! If your in the burbs, and looking for a decent steak - head on in!
(4)
Steven D.
I've been to Wildfire before, and it's done well in the past. Recently I went for a very special occasion (which is why I didn't say anything about the food at the time, it would have been inappropriate to the other guests), and I ordered the NY Strip Medium Rare. The steak they gave me was undoubtedly the most disgraceful piece of meat I've ever been served at a restaurant claiming to be a steakhouse. I understand we all have bad nights, but the Chef in charge of cooking what I'm sure was a beautifully aged steak destroyed everything about it (I honestly think they may have baked it at one point. I have no clue how they could have made it as dry as it was). Regardless, grey all the way through with the consistency of a tire iron is shameful. For $30+ people deserve better.
(1)
Rafi A.
I have been to several Wildfire restaurants and all, including the one in Glenview, consistently deliver on service, food quality and price. I'm a big fan of their swordfish steak. The seasoning and dressing make it tasty, but not too heavy. The mashed potatoes are sinfully good, as are the side dishes. The ambiance is festive, lively and inviting. These folks have the formula down for a great dining experience.
(5)
Vick C.
I guess their service and their food is getting downhill now..I suggest they must stop serving those bread to the customer, it is as harder as than a rock! It's so hard to put it in mouth..make sure you have a good teeth before you eat that! Their food tasted was so horrifying, service was bad because our waitress never pay attention of what we need, keep asking the same question over and over again! I rather just go T.G.I. friday...at least they are cheaper and their food is eatable..
(1)
Rachel R.
Came here for special dinner and the food was absolutely fantastic. Started out with a tasty (and strong) cocktail with cucumber and mint. I could have kept ordering them all night they were that good...but that didn't seem wise. The pretzel with the beer, cheese and mustard sauces was out of this world good. I'd go back just for that. My boyfriend order the filet trio and was in heaven. Each was perfectly medium rare, and the different crusts each added great flavor to the already wonderful meat. I ordered the beef wellington filet, and while it was very tasty, it definitely was more medium not medium rare. The flaky crust surrounding it was a great addition to the meat, but I was very disappointed that it wasn't cooked how I had asked. Maybe it's because it's cooked inside the crust it's harder to achieve the medium rare level. Still, it tasted very good. Also, the au gratin potatoes were amazing, and really should not be missed. The service was exemplary, and our waiter was very attentive and thoughtfully answered all of our questions. The main dining room was pretty loud, but we got used to it the longer we sat at our table. If you're like us and normally spend $50-60 on dinner for two, Wild Fire can seem a bit costly as it was about twice that, but that's why it a was special night out for us. All of the food and drinks we enjoyed were top notch, and they only miss a perfect score because my steak wasn't cooked as I had ordered it. I would like to go back and try sitting in their bar area, and next time I'll order the trio.
(4)
Luke S.
The food was very good. I split a stuffed burger and a chopped salad and they were both delicious. The calamari was also tasty and came with two dipping sauces. I would probably lean towards 3.5 stars, because my water glass was empty for much of the meal, although the server was excellent. I'd like to come back and try more. I've eaten others leftovers in the past and they've always been great.
(4)
Doug S.
Wildfire in the Glenview has truly slipped in their quality. When I was originally introduced to the Wildfire in was the Lincolnshire location, I was a raving fan. Since I am closer to the one in Glenview, I frequent there. Intially it was awesome, in the past few years they have slipped tremendously. I normally order the 16oz New York Strip steak and they brought over a 8 oz (which their was a lot of grissle and it was very tough and I had ordered it medium rare), I complained about it being rather small and the waitress said it was a 16 oz. Prior to that I always order their garbage salad with everything in it, except nothing was in it they had cut in the portions and the ingredients. My Grey Goose Martini was about a 1" away from the top, in the past they had always filled it up to the top. I called several times to complain about it and they said a manager would call me back, in which he never did. Finally after calling several times I was able to talk to one. He was quite rude, asked me what I wanted and he could issue me a $50 credit. I told him to keep his $50 credit I wasn't asking for anything free. I was just very dissapointed. I go to the one in Lincolnshire and I am still a raving fan there!
(1)
Bridg G.
Eaten here many times and they are consistently delicious. We have always enjoyed our meals here so we booked a private party for our daughter's baptism and it was just wonderful. The room was nice, the waitress was outstanding and the food was so delicious and really reasonably priced. Everyone at the party really enjoyed the food and the atmosphere. Almost had a bad experience one time, they forgot to cook my fish! It was a white fish with crust on top and they forgot to cook the fish and just broiled the top. This could have been a disaster but you would not believe how apologetic they were. There is nothing worse than when a restaurant screws up your meal than acts like you are a jerk for complaining. Our waitress was mortified! I was pregnant at the time and so was she, I could tell that she was genuinely upset about this. She brought me a new dinner and told us she talked to the manager and our entire bill was comped for both of us. THAT is how you turn it around! It was an honest mistake and they more than made up for it.
(4)
Ann H.
"For those of you who haven't been here before," the waitress explained, "Wildfire is styled after a 1940's steakhouse." Why? The theme seemed silly. Then it dawned on us that we were the only people under 65 in the restaurant. Maybe that's why. Regardless, I liked the dark interior and the unusual bathroom sink. We didn't have reservations. We arrived at about 4:30. We were seated promptly and attended to quickly. We had: stuffed portabella mushroom appetizer macadamia nut-crusted halibut (melts in your mouth) pork loin on a bed of whipped sweet potatoes angus burger half chicken-half rib barbecue combo (not vinegary enough for me, but still good) "Snickers" ice cream sandwich Door County cherry pie (almond extract in the pastry crust is very good) triple layer (or maybe quadruple) chocolate cake I didn't pay for the meal, so it's hard to complain--especially because most everything was so tender and tasty. I was kind of irritated though that my doggie bag didn't contain baby back leftovers and that my first soda was flat. I'd give five stars if they had organic food.
(4)
Emily L.
I love sitting out here in the summer! their coconut shrimp is the best!
(4)
jessica d.
A Glenview 4 or 5, but an SF or NYC 2. They doused everything in terriyaki sauce - the steak, the salmon, the chicken and the mushrooms. When I left, they tried to douse me in it! The service was nice, though and it had a nice woody, dark ambiance. So maybe an extra half star for that.
(2)
georgia r.
Just another rip off chain restaurant from lettuce entertain you. This company has many restaurants all so so but way over priced. We booked a party here and the staff tried to seat us in the main dinning room. We had requested several times that we wanted the side room. Finally we got seated and we were told we were lucky to have the side area even though the restaurant was empty. When our meal arrived cold tasteless prime rib sliced paper thin. I couldn't believe it. Some of us did not get our meals on time. When we asked for cream we were given very little and had to keep asking for it. In short overpriced and tasteless.
(1)
Colt E.
This was my first time going to a Wildfire, and I had mediocre expectations. But wow, we thought everything we had was delicious! From the salmon to the tenderloin, and the roasted vegetables to the red mashed potatoes, everything was incredibly good. We couldn't stop eating the food and then they brought out the ice cream sandwich dessert, which was also delectable. I'm sure we gained 5lbs a person, and I know that the mashed potatoes were probably only good because they were half butter, but we were truly pleasantly surprised. If my diet and wallet could ever afford this again, I'll be back! (Note: this was a pretty good experience for a party of 30 in a banquet room with a set menu).
(4)
Kristen W.
I was not overly thrilled with Wildfire. The decor and ambiance are very good, but the food was just slightly above average. The shrimp cocktail appetizer was nice, though the shrimp were definitely on the wimpy side. Nice presentation. I ordered the scallops (they were so small!) and a side of wild rice. The rice had a flavor that took me back to my Catholic grade school's cafeteria. (It took me a while to place it though!) My date's steak, a bone-in strip steak was rather disappointing and small. To me, it had a gamey taste, I did not like it. Perhaps we should have gone for a crusted steak for better flavor. His french fries were fine. The desserts looked huge- too huge so we passed. The wine list seemed okay, but we had beer. Prices though, were surprisingly good, so perhaps I should not complain about the food! I'd go back again for a burger or sandwich, as those prices are dirt cheap and the ambiance is worth it. I have to say, it's so nice to DRIVE to a restaurant, find easy parking, and walk in. No downtown hassle!
(3)
Carrie S.
Thanks to my foodie friend, my fiance and I visited here for the first time. I couldn't pass up an invitation for an afternoon of food, friends, and conversation. When I got there, the dark, rich wooden decor set the tone for the restaurant-old school steakhouse. Since the party was big enough, we were seated in the wine room. It's a small room that seats twelve in a knights of a roundtable setup. Our hostess selected the club menu which serves the meal family style with a couple choices of appetizers, entrees, and sides. For appetizers, we had spinach and artichoke fondue and chopped salad. Both apps were excellent. The spinach and artichoke remained warm with little burners and the crostini was light and crusty. The chopped salad was incredible and I definitely wanted more of it. For entrees, we had roasted chicken and beef tenderloin. I only had the chicken which was perfectly moist and delicious. The beef looked delicious. For sides, we had broccoli and mashed potatoes. The mashed potatoes were tasty. However, the broccoli's where they lost stars because it was horrible undercooked. One of the lunchgoers commented on being surprised by using a steak knife for broccoli. Our service was pretty even and attentive since we were a guaranteed good tip with our party size. She lost the review a star by not calculating the bill out correctly twice. It made her seem shady instead of attentive. Overall, it was a wonderful lunch and gave me a good taste of what Wildfire is all about.
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Nina Q.
I got contacted by the restaurant manager who wanted my phone number so we could discuss what happened. I'm thinking maybe I'm going to get some sort of restitution to encourage me to patronize this restaurant again. So I gave him my contact info and I never heard from him! Did I say BOO yet? Well BOO some more!
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Erin K.
I like Wildfire. A lot. Their bread is delicious, and always puts me in a good mood for the rest of my meal. I don't even know what the dark one is, but it has raisins in it, so I love it. I usually order the goat cheese appetizer. I'm a sucker for goat cheese, and the somewhat-but-not-too-sweet marinara sauce it's surrounded by is the perfect partner. Mmmmmm. I've never really had an issue with my entree, probably because I stick with my two main staples: Prime rib and the garlic chicken. The prime rib is solid, juicy, well-cooked, and flavorful. The garlic chicken, though, is even better. It tastes like the caramelized onions and garlic that it was cooked in. Oh man. So good. The garlic mashed potatoes aren't anything to sneeze at, either. The thing that I'm convinced keeps bringing me back is the key lime pie. Even if I am completely, explodably full, I still order it to split with a bunch of people. It's the perfect balance of tangy and sweet. This is what I end my meal remembering so I never fail to leave in a happy mood. Granted, it's overpriced. It's a Lettuce Entertain You restaurant. They always are too expensive. If you go in there looking for a bargain, you're stupid. This review is exactly the same as my review for the downtown location except for the following comments. I like this location better. It looks wayyyy cooler, parking is better, and it's less crowded. Service is generally good, and if you're seated in a booth, you're in prime location for people-watching (yayy dinner and a show!).
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Laoise O.
I was there with a party of 6 celebrating my cousins last night in glenview before he returned to Ireland. We were in the mood for nice food and drinks, my cousin didn't have a passport on him and after showing his Irish drivers license was refused service. To his dismay, he wanted to talk to the manager and try to let him know how upset he was, not expecting much of a response besides a "were so sorry" well after 5 minutes the manager came over and told us he was refusing service to the whole table because my cousin said he was an idiot. I work in the restaurant industry and I always go into any situation thinking the customer is right, and was appalled that the manager had such a huge ego that the term "idiot" would have him refuse service to a table of 6. My cousin swears up and down he didn't call him an idiot, but even if he did, the restaurant lost out on a big spending table, and a hell of a lot of word of mouth to facebook, yelp, the glen posting group... Hope it was worth it, I certainly won't be back and won't go to any other wildfires!
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Jacob J.
One of my favorites when wanting an awesome steak experience. On one trip out there, it was an even better experience since I was dining with the company, so it was all comp'd. Wildfire dining is a truly wonderful taste experience. I love their filets. Especially the Bone-in, Black peppercorn and blue cheese crusted. Great fuckin burgers. Side dishes are always satisfying. Desserts.. you must have them bring out the dessert platter and try to order a few for all to share. One occasion they had something like fried layered snickers, the big cookie pan sundae(cookie made fresh in its own pan served with a dollop of ice cream and chocolate sauce), my tummy is trembling thinking of it all. Its not terribly expensive, very much worth the money. Many would use Wildfire to impress dates, I like to go with groups. Enjoying good food in groups, sharing dishes, and the bill, is fun and affordable. Check out the website, if you look at the downtown location, they have a menu online with pricing.
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janice l.
Boyfriend and I went here for dinner the other night. We both ended up with steak dishes, I ordered the New York Strip and he the Filet Mignon. I ate the entire thing, yum! It was done just right, and my side dish of mashed potatoes were amazing. My BF always orders his steaks "blue", which is basically throwing a piece of dead cow onto a plate and serving it cold. Absolutely disgusting in my book, but he likes it. He said the steak was good, but actually overcooked!! Who knows... Overall a good experience. The waiter was nice, but never did ask about dessert. He just brought over the check. Oh well~
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Jamie C.
I have not one single complaint regarding our visit. Our waiter was helpful and courteous, the price was reasonable, and the food was delicious! The waiter helped me pick out a wine and it was very good. We had 4-cheese portobello mushrooms for an appetizer. I ordered the lamb porterhouse chops and OH MY GOODNESS I have never had lamb cooked so perfectly. Normally places will let it get burned and crunchy on the edges, but this lamb was amazing. My husband's steak was also done perfectly. We ordered the banana coconut pie for dessert. Even though we were completely stuffed, we finished the whole thing because it was that good.
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Jessica K.
Definately disappointed.. The Wildfire in downtown Chicago is muchh better. I had the petite filet mignon and my boyfriend had the porterhouse..both steaks had absolutely no flavor and were not cooked as requested.. the porterhouse was actually burnt and he had asked for medium well. In addition, the waitress was definately not the best.. not even close. She never came around to check up on us and no one ever cleared our table. There were plates all over. I wouldnt recommened this location.. if i was to go back itd be worth going to the downtown location.
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Grace Z.
Wildfire is a nice place to go for a night out. Pleasant atmosphere and bustling. Some of the food is good and some is ok. The last time I went, I got a steak-ish item (I don't remember exactly which one). It was sort of chewy and just a disappointment overall. One item that I really like on their menu, is their chopped salad. It's just a salad, but is surprisingly tasty! I receive Lettuce Entertain You gift cards from time to time and you can use them here which is nice because you don't have to go to the city where most of the LEYE restaurants are.
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Michelle G.
We decided to celebrate my birthday at wildfire since it was known for its good service. Our server Rene did a great job of making sure we'd never return. Not only was she unattentive but she was rude and standoffish. She never Once checked on our table or refilled our wine glasses. How she got a job here is beyond me.
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Christie Katelyn S.
I love Wild Fire! I had the lemon chicken & it was superb! The atmosphere is great & you have a view of the kitchen, including the wood burning stove. The staff is very polite & helpful. It is a bit pricey, but overall a wonderful restaurant.
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Zahra A.
Decent wine selection and mediocre waiters sum up this generic steakhouse. The menu lacks originality and the food did not wow me at all. The decor and interior was well lit and romantic, serving as a relatively nice first-date if your desire is to spend money on mediocre dishes. The scallops were slightly rubbery and the potatoes lacked flavor. The dessert was my favorite part of the night although I felt as if I had tasted the chocolate cake elsewhere...Oh yes, at Chillis.
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kathleen m.
2.5 -3 stars We went to Wildfire's Glenview location last night for a quick dinner since we were in the area. Thankfully we called ahead and made a reservation -- the wait was over an hour on a Tuesday night. The service was decent but nothing outstanding considering the crowd. The food was good as always. We both stick with the crusted filet medallions (me: blue cheese and mushroom; husband: blue cheese) as they are a reliable bet. My husband commented that he has never seen so many walkers in one place -- there were at least three in our section. A different crowd, but that's to be expected in Glenview.
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Ann Y.
I went here last night with my family to celebrate my recent promotion. The problems started when I walked in the door. I had called and made a reservation for 6:45 P.M. I thought it was strange that I had not received a call confirming, but I figured what the hell. We got there and they did not have a reservation for me. When I talked to the hostess she was really rude and said "We aren't busy so no reason to get upset we will seat you". When we were seated, there were only two sets of silverware, and it took forever for our waiter to arrive. Our waiter mumbled and was really, really hard to understand. When we asked him what came with the steaks he read off a list of items including the double baked potato. He never said that was an extra cost. Also, I asked for lime in my diet coke which I did not receive until I get my refill which I had to ask for. My mom asked for sweetener for her iced tea and it took forever. We never were offered refills on our coffee and my banana cream pie was warm (gross). When we got the bill we were charged an additional amount for the double baked potato. We told the waiter and he claimed that he said for an upgrade we could get this. Not one person in our party of 4 heard him. I asked for the manager and the waiter came back and said that the manager was too busy to come to our table (why were there that many disgruntled folks). Again unacceptable. I demanded that the manager come and he finally did. They are supposedly sending us a gift certificate...we shall see how that goes. The only reason they are getting 2 stars instead of one was that there chopped salad was wonderful. I would get it for carry out, but for a $200.00 dinner for 4 there are so many better steak places I would rather go. ****Update- It has been several weeks and we were promised that we would get something mailed. My dad has called several times and we have gotten no where. They obviously don't care if they loose customers or not. I would give them ZERO stars for there bad attitude***
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Maria W.
Excellent encrusted filet mignon - so good and perfectly cooked! The chicken sandwich on pretzel roll is good, albeit a bit oily. The twice baked potato - yums! The scene was bustle-y but not crowded.
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constantine a.
Best Restaurant in Glenview. Always consistent and food is affordable. The Chicken and Rib Plate is excellent.
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Amy L.
We had my sister's rehearsal dinner here and it was quite good. I was pleasantly surprised because I wasn't very impressed the last time I went here for dinner. The crab cakes were so moist and tasty. The Seared Bacon Scallops were top notch. The prime rib was a bit dry but overall decent. Chocolate cake was too sweet but very moist (still nothing compared to Portillo's Chocolate Cake though). Key Lime Pie was more on the creamy end but tasted better than the Chocolate Cake.
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Pat P.
Mother's Day dinner can be a disaster in a lot of restaurants, but ours here was great. We had a fabulous waitress, lots of patience w the babies with us, great honest recommendations, and wonderful attentive service. Calamari was exceptional, really tender, very lightly battered for frying. Our steaks were perfectly cooked as we ordered them (crusted tenderloin trio is a favorite) and all the sides were tasty. No matter what we order here, and we've gone so many times, it is consistently excellent.
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Amy D.
This place is by far my favorite place to go out to eat. I have yet to have a bad experience, and I have visited this wildfire over a dozen times. My boyfriend and I went there on a Saturday night, and our waitress was fantastic! I ordered the skeert steak, and although it was too pink for me ( IM really picky about my red meat), the waitress took it back and recooked it for me and 10 mins later the manager came and asked me how everything was... all and all great food and great customer service... The chocolate martini also really hit the spot :)
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kb j.
We've been to this Lettuce Entertain Outpost many times. We've also been to its siblings in Lincolnshire and Chicago many times as well. This establishment provides good quality (though not a Wow!) comfort food in a pleasant environment through efficient service and provides value. We went recently. Our reservations were honored upon arrival. A two page wine list. Wines by the glass are offered, but the selections are not anything to get excited about. Bread is brought to the table right away. Our server appeared moments afterwards to take our order. The salads are huge (easily shared). We opted for the fried calamari appetizer (but, it may be the last time we order it as it didn't have any taste). However, the burgers were top notch with a good amount of grease that was nicely soaked up by the bun. Over the years we've tried most of the items on the menu at one time or another and have had very good experiences with them (the skirt steak is especially memorable). The calamari and burgers were more than enough for us and we (with some reluctance) skipped desert.
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Bob A.
My wife and I went to Wildfire for NYE. Overall, I was very disappointed. I ordered the fillet, and it wasn't cooked the way I ordered, so I had to send it back. The rest of the meal was subpar as well. It may have been that the staff was overloaded due to the holiday...but I must say that my overall experience was just not what I expected.
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Mariana P.
Had a great experience here. I was out with certain members of my boyfriends family who do not fall on my favorite people list, so the first thing I did was order myself a drink. The key lime pie martini was great, and definitely strong. I had a great macadamia covered fish entree and the apple skillet for desert. All were great. My one beef was that the waitress took way to long to get our drinks out to us, but the service after that was fine. Thankfully our food came quickly so I could start eating and avoid talking to obnoxious relatives.
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Mrs. E.
I feel like Wildfire in general is a solid place to eat - reliable food, fairly decent prices, consistent service. Is the food the best in the world? No, but it's pretty good. Is the service the best? No, but it's pretty good. Prices? Could be a little more affordable given that the quality isn't quite up the par with some other restaurants? Yes, but again, it's all pretty good. Overall it's fine but it's definitely not a destination for a really, amazing piece of steak.
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meredith t.
Consistently amazing filet mignon, although I would probably avoid the toppings and go with the steak alone. Friends have also noted good prime rib and beef ribs. Love the potatoes au gratin and broccoli, too. Careful with the portion sizes - a normal size meal is enough for more than one for many people, with no room for dessert!
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Brian C.
I don't remember not liking this place, but I can't say much for my most recent experience. I had a rib-eye and it had absolutely no flavor. The fries were simply atrocious. How hard is it for a restaurant to make good fries, honestly? The wine list was very unoriginal, dare I say with a real corporate feel, with mostly California selections. (Let me just say that there is a bigger world of wine than just California and some token selections from France, Italy, Chile, and Australia.) I had the cheaper pinot noir (from France), which was innocuous enough. The dessert was okay, not spectacular. Look, if dinner for two is going to cost $90 after tax and tip, it better be good. They better make an effort with the wine list, and they better make fries that knock my socks off. If they can't beat fast food fries, they shouldn't make them at all. The value just isn't at this place. I have had plenty of good meals at Lettuce Entertain You restaurants, but I can't endorse this one. Whatever you want on that menu, there is another place out there that makes it better, and at a cheaper price.
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M Y.
Amazing food, always great, never had bad service. Been going for years now, started at the Lincolnshire location and staying at the Glenview location.
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MK M.
Just ok. I had the salmon and wasn't too impressed. Its over priced
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Brendan M.
always a decent, consistent meal. blue-cheese filet, asparagus, grilled sweet potato....heavenly. Don't be afraid to send stuff back if it is not cooked to your liking....they don't mind!
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Craig Y.
I have to confess I have only come here for lunch. The stuffed burgers with fries are great but the make me want have a nap mid way through the afternoon. So I opt for the small Kale salad with grilled steak. The salad is lush with lots of crunchy fresh kale, egg and spinach. Just hits the spot and is the right size. Sometimes I will start off with their French onion soup which hits the hot and cheesey spot. Another real good choice is the pork chop which is a perfect size and cooked very tenderly. Nice to round things off with a espresso. Great place for a nice lunch.
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Donald D.
Treated myself to Wildfire in Glenview after shooting a career low 74 in Oak Brook this afternoon (2 birdies, 4 bogeys). I sat in the Martini Lounge to enjoy a Prime Angus Burger with fresh cut fries. My burger was medium rare and cooked to perfection. My fries were definitely fresh cut and not frozen. I also asked to have my fries seasoned in Old Bay with a side of lemon garlic aioli. Awesome! ...sometimes I even impress myself with my culinary imagination. I'll definitely be back as the service and atmosphere matched the great food.
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Lisa A.
I come here mainly for office or business type dinners in groups of 10 or more. They are very consistent in their service and quality of food. I like their Caesar salad, but love their chopped salads the best with plenty of avocados crispy chips and blue cheese. Of their appetizers, I like the shrimp the best; the chicken skewers are often overcooked and dry and their calamari is to die for. They make a decent filet and cooked to order but not what you would expect from a steakhouse but fair game. There salmon is done well and not overcooked. I haven't tried their chicken or vegetarian options. They offer great dessert selections and the chocolate cake with fresh whipped cream or their apple skillet pie is the best choices. Their ice cream sandwich cookie is okay and their key lime pie is good, too. All in all a good steady restaurant with reliability.
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Hannah H.
My co-workers and I came to Wildfire for a work lunch. Part of the Lettuce Entertain You restaurant group, Wildfire offers a lunch and dinner menu, HH, gluten-free options, as well as a 'Club' menu for larger parties. I had their Thick Prime Angus Burger, which came with shredded lettuce and tomato, on a multigrain bun; this was served with french fries, a cup of cole slaw, and a pickle. I wasn't really a fan of the burger itself, as the bun was more on the dry end; the Angus patty was grilled, but it wasn't seasoned and overcooked, making it tough and charred. The fries were forgettable, and the cole slaw was a little bit more on the wet side. I loved the private room we were in, however, as our group was able to be apart from the main dining area. Service was friendly and efficient, and I liked the dark wood and the red decor. +overcooked burgers T___T +friendly staff +request for private room +located at the Glen
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Betty C.
The Crispy Ahi Tuna appetizer was uninspried and bland. Not enough flavor on the dressed greens and the tuna itself was a bit tough. Wasabi cream was the only bright spot on the plate. Grilled red fish and shrimp with mango sauce, sauteed shredded vegetables and coconut rice was very tasty. Blood orange cosmopolitan was very flavorful but a tad too sweet. The Patriot Room all the way across the restaurant towards Lake Street was very quiet and a nice change of pace from the extremely loud main dining room. If you want quiet ask for that room if it is open.
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Plamena G.
I've been to Wildfire a handful of times and I've never been disappointed. I'm not a big meat lover, but I really enjoy their roumanian skirt steak! It's so DELICIOUS! The last two-three times I've been there, I've automatically ordered it. It's marinated perfectly, making it so juicy and flavorful. It comes with a side, and I would highly recommend their mashed potatoes. They're really good! The last time I went to Wildfire it was for a birthday. We brought a cake from home and we gave it to our waiter to bring out at the end of the night. It wasn't a problem.
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Moni K.
I had my 10 year wedding anniversary here this month and I can't say enough good things about the quality of food and service and the great attention to detail that this restaurant put in making my special day even more special. Nicole, the parties and special events coordinator helped me plan the menu and the drink list as well as helped me decorating and setting the table. I am extremely thankful to her and the staff. This was a very beautiful day that I will remember for a very long time and I thank everyone one involved. The food is superb; you just cannot go wrong with the cheddar double stuffed potato, swordfish or the filet mignon. The key lime pie was a big hit. For red wine I highly recommend the St. Francis Sonoma red splash and Kendall-Jackson Riesling.
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Christina O.
We had our rehearsal dinner here. The food was amazing and the staff was great! They were able to create alternate meals for those in our family who had food allergies. The chop salad is my favorite and they have wine flights!
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Justin E.
Great dinner experience tonight. I made a reservation before coming, when we arrived we were immediately seated at a booth(which I requested when I made reservations). We walked right in to our table even with a dozen or so people waiting. Was very busy tonight and our server still managed to keep us happy. Prime rib was good, but a generous amount of fat on it. Double baked potato was amazing. Best I've ever had, the Mac and cheese was better than most places but not the best. Still saving the best for last. Desert was unforgettable, the vanilla bean bread pudding is life changing. You must save room for the bread pudding. We had a great experience, would love to come back more often but the price is high. Around $120 for the two of us, no appetizers but we had desert. Must try this place if give the chance
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Susan D.
Best chopped Salad! My absolute favorite restaurant!
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Christophe C.
Three minus, almost a 2. Meh. I come here sometimes to catch up with a friend for convenience but I'll say there are plenty of good steakhouses that are worth driving a bit out to get to. Last experience was getting some kind of fish for lunch, and the vegetable spread underneath was pretty messy and shapeless. I think if you want a big carb like spaghetti and meatballs this place could work for you. Haven't had their steak in a few years -- not too inclined to give it another shot, considering it was pretty unmemorable. But it is conveniently located, so maybe next winter.
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Greg R.
First visit to the Glenview Wildfire for my brother-in-law's birthday dinner. Been to other locations before, with generally very good experiences...but (spoiler alert) there were a couple things that really knocked this review down the scale. It may have been an omen, but apparently there was an accident before we arrived that required paramedics...so that was fun(?) On the service end of things, it was mainly pretty good. Our waiter did a fine job taking care of everything. There were a couple oddly long waits for drinks and other things (like a kid's menu...the high chair should have been a dead giveaway). The one big service issue was the location of our table, which was crammed in directly in front of a major walkway into another section of the dining room, to the point where we were regularly being bumped into. The solution was to close the one door, which did nothing. Turns out people can open doors. Maybe that table should just not be there. Food-wise, I can only vouch for my steak primarily. The New York strip was nicely seasoned and seared. It maybe came out a hair past the medium rare I requested, but nothing worth complaining over. My wife had crab cakes, which were pretty mediocre in my opinion...seemed like a lot of filler going on. The big reason for the 1-star review was a couple reports the following day of some serious gastrointestinal upset from a couple members of our group. Apparently the cheeseburger and coconut shrimp were not the entrees to eat that night. Sorry...somebody has issues like that, you get 1 star. And it does pain me, as like I mentioned at the start, I have generally liked other locations.
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J M.
Had a fabulous anniversary dinner! Had drinks (martini flight, dirty martini with house vodka and the strawberry sidecar), house salads, filet mignon (medium and perfect!!), tomato mozz pizza and a blueberry pie for dessert. Everything was perfect! Our waitress shayna was great! Knew what we needed before we did. Had our dessert comped since it was our anniversary. That was wonderful! Thank you for a wonderful evening!!
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Dana J.
I came here with my family for my graduation party this past weekend. We had a family style meal with my own "personalized menu." Which I thought was the cutest thing. We had skirt steak, chicken, roasted veggies, calamari, spinach dip...I could literally go on. The food was delicious, I don't have one complaint at all. Our server (carla or karla) was EXCELLENT! Nothing makes me more happy than someone who appreciates their customers. She was so sweet and patient with such a big party, she did not get overwhelmed at all. We had a lovely dining experience, thank you.
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Beatriz R.
HOLY SWEET BABY JESUS of all steak houses!! lol.. This place is hands down my favorite this year!!! I treated my honey for sweetest day dinner here and we just loved it. Hold on to your horses cuz the amount of food that we tried this night was a lot BUT TO DIE FOR!!.. Let's go right in to appetizers we ordered the Bison meatballs and I swear these suckers were just so tender and juicy and the tomato sauce that's over it is amazing!! Cooked beautifully. Our main course consisted in a Lamb porterhouse chops that we shared.. Cooked medium and they just tasted great literally fell off the bone. Just delicious! We paired that with the the creamed spinach which was okay I wasn't wowed or disappointed in it. We both order the filet mignon I topped mine with Parmesan cheese and paired it with the double baked cheese potato two words: HOLY COW! I swear I don't know what I love more the flavor of the steak or the little bed of bread that it was laid on top just absorbed all the meat from the steak it was just exquisite. He paired his with the au gratin potatoes and we all Know I LOVE potatoes that I had to steal some of his lol. and I was just blown away. The service was great friendly and the food came out promptly and in a timely manner. We also enjoyed some strong cocktails to enjoy our night. The restaurant it self is HUGE and beautiful nice romantic setting for the occasion. We absolutely loved evrything.. DID we finish?? I'm sure you're dying to know lol but NO took some home for left overs and it enjoyed it the next day. I don't know why I hadn't visited this place sooner. But all I know is I CAN'T WAIT TO GO BACK!!
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Emmy S.
Great service. Great waitress. Nice place. The wait was not long. Has an outdoor area if your into eating outside.
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Howard L.
This place has great food, a vibrant dining environment, great service, and reasonable prices. I was surprised I had not reviewed before, but the last time I was here, I just had a take-out turkey burger and chopped salad. We had lunch here today and it was yet another busy place for a weekday lunch. Wife had their grilled seafood salad, which was really fresh on the ingredients and which she really enjoyed. I had their mushroom crusted pork chop. It wasn't their best dish as the mushroom crust had a somewhat odd taste, but I attribute that to the dish style, and didn't knock off anything for it. Overall, simply a great place for a meal.
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Craig W.
Always good. Food is always fresh and cooked to perfection. Love the tuna steak teriyaki. Outstanding!
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Reebz P.
The service and atmosphere was really appealing. The food was good and our server was very accommodating to our special requests. I really wish I tried the crab cakes but there is always next time. My sister and I went here for lunch and ordered the Tavern Fish Sandwich with french fries that comes with a house made tartar sauce and the Cedar-Planked Salmon with mashed potatoes. Instead of the brown sugar soy glaze sauce that comes on the fish she asked for it to be blackened and really enjoyed it.
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Chris C.
Love the corn bread here. But today's corn bread is cold... And ordered for turkey Rubin, but came the turkey sandwich ....
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Richard Y.
Double date night with friends here on a Sunday evening. The place was packed with the usual mosaic of suburbanites, ranging from Millennial-types on a date, to empty nesters, to families. Good, friendly service combined with tasty meals made for an enjoyable experience. The steak trio, prime rib, trout, and cod were all thumbs up. I dinged them a star for the prices-- $50 a head sans dessert and booze is pushing it.
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Fred G.
Our family has been to Wildfire a lot, and we always have a great experience. We've all tried their steaks, pastas, salads and desserts. Every dish we've eaten has been delicious and surpassed expectations. In summary, Wildfire is a cozy, quaint, yet loud and fun restaurant that would be great for entertaining parents or a date who you want to impress.
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Bradford M.
One of the things that surprised me the most was the awful seating. My party was seated at a table where apparently everyone in the restaurant had to walk by. My chair was bumped multiple times throughout dinner, but what was truly bothersome was having a group of patrons and the hostess arguing over their table right behind me. Granted, the patrons were being needlessly difficult because they didn't want to sit at a booth, but the hostess could have guided them away from people trying to enjoy their dinner instead of arguing for several minutes on the floor of the dining room.
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Ali S.
A good restaurant, the food is good, nothing special. I ordered a Tuba Steak I didn't love it but my wife ordered Salmon which was delicious. I also ordered wild rice along and it was made well. Also the steamed veggies are good. The flavor is mouth watering and I usually stay away from veggies but this time I couldn't.
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Miss Kari P.
Monday's fried chicken special was absolutely phenomenal!!! My only little issue with this establishment is that it's always so packed with people that the service is always mediocre. But I guess it's not the servers fault that they're unattentive if they have lots of tables to take care of. Maybe have more servers on the floor? That way I can get my side before I finish my meal.
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Sameer R.
By far one of the best steaks out there. I would rate it better than Gibsons. Service is awesome and the ambience is great. Compare this to weber grill, but alot nicer and I feel a better menu.
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Val V.
Great food! Every time delicious and served with maner! Love their wildfires chopped salad!
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Feisty E.
Solid, baby! Been many, many times, always for dinner - so nice to have it in the area instead of schlepping downtown. Like everything (a valet in the middle of an empty, football field-sized mall parking lot... you've got to love North Shore, lol). Service is always great - even when the place is packed and we've been there on NYE... twice. To start, the house rolls are delicious, we devour the dark ones in seconds. Great appetizers - like calamari and beer mussels best. Chopped salad, yummy! Huge portion (large is enough for 4-6 people to share as a side). We always have a very good luck with steaks and prime rib as well - and fish. Normally get one of each on visits. For those who think meat is bland at WF - when you have a premium quality meat cut, you DON'T over-season it - right? Just a few peppercorns and tiny pinch of salt will do - if you want to taste salt, butter, A1+ well liquor and god-knows what on your steak, I'd say head to Applebees. Otherwise, get your meat rare to medium-rare at WF and enjoy unaltered as its intended to be. May not be terribly complex dishes/sauces, but it's just good food. The kind that would take one forever to prepare at home- so what more does one want? Deserts, nothing particularly awe-inspiring but tasty and large enough to share. I wish there was some flourless dark chocolate type thing to finish the meal but a cobbler with ice cream is nice too. One thing that is silly (and really I wish I remembered not to get it, for the 20th time .... but lookie how cute... 4 little martini glasses) is the flavored martini sampler flight. Sugar water with not much liquor. But the reg. vodka martinis are fine so are vodka tonics, and you have your beer of course. I also think WF is a decent value for the price, esp. items like chopped salad and king cut prime rib. We've been lucky to get consistent quality here, so when we strayed to L Woods (all right) or Myron and Phills (nightmarish) we often wished we'd come to WildFire. I do appreciate the old world feel, the soft light, the dark wood and the bustling, lively rooms and abundant space. Thumbs up, going back end of this month... please save a BOOTH for us... or this review will have a three star edit... *just kidding. sort of*
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Kat A.
One of my fave salads are from here- the chopped salad! A large salad can feed 3 of us for 2 days. I usually order a filet or prime rib. Their crusted filets are always yummy. A side of roasted vegetables are a healthy, tasty alternative to some of their other options. During lunch they serve cornbread which is delish. Sometimes they still have some left during dinner so I usually ask just in case!
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Joelle S.
One of my all time favorite places!! I love WILDFIRE! From the bar to dessert, there isn't a bad item on the menu. My daughter and I often split items so we get a better variety of items. This time we each had a salad, mine was the Beet & Goat Cheese Salad which was awesome, she had the side Caesar, which is always an excellent choice. We then split the Horseradish Cheeseburger, medium (as they won't do medium rare), but here, a medium burger is cooked perfectly! One of my favorite meals is the to start off with the Shrimp & Crab Bisque, then the Wildfire Chopped Salad the house specialty! Has roasted chicken, avocado, tomatoes, blue cheese, bacon, scallions, corn, tortilla strips; tossed with citrus lime vinaigrette. Then the Roumanian Skirt Steak served with either mashed potatoes or wild rice. If I'm in the mood, dessert: Seasonal Berry Crisp. Pair this up with a house red wine and it is the perfect dinner! There is outdoor seating weather permitting.
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Mister M.
I don't know what it is exactly. I want to like this place because all of my friends seem to think that it's fantastic. I have been to various Wildfire locations about a half dozen times, always with a group. Never my choice. I just don't know what all the fuss is about. My last experience was probably the worst, but it still represents the restaurant fairly well. We started with appetizers and drinks, and I must say bad service from the start. I hate it when a server gives the impression that you are taking up their valuable time. Chopped salad is what it is. Now i'm not a big fan of chopped salads, but after this rather large bowl of mixed greens and whatever else they throw into it is mixed with the dressing, it kind of comes to the plate like slop for pigs. Maybe that is too harsh, but it just seems to be a mess of a salad. No refined dining here. Kids had burgers, no big deal, seafood entrees at the table were given thumbs up. I had the Prime Rib. It was not very good. Huge piece of garlic rubbed mediocrity. My wife had the char crusted ribeye. She whispered in my ear that it tasted like it had been cooked over gasoline. I tasted it and to my astonishment, IT DID TASTE LIKE GASOLINE!. Of course it was the char crust that they applied, straight out of a box. You know, the pre-mixed Char Crust pouches that you see at the grocery store? Very disappointing and perfectly ruined steak. The best thing at Wildfire are the Cottage Fries. Thick slices of Russet Potatoes cooked Cottage Fry style with fresh rosemary. Those things are good! But not enough to recommend this place.
The service is amazing and so is the food. Had a private event in the patriot room and everything went super smooth
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Donna P.
Food okay - problem is I am trying to quit smoking and they would not permit me to use my electronic cigarette in the restaurant. I don't understand there is no smoke only vapors. I do understand why restaurants banned regular cigarettes - but the e cigarette - ridiculous.
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Shaun S.
Celebrated our third anniversary here last week as we had two Lettuce Entertain You gift cards and it's about 3 miles from home. Most of the time we just do carry out from Wildfire as my wife loves their chopped salad and we'll combine that with something I prepare. For tonight that wasn't an option. So made our reservation through Yelp and it worked seamlessly. We arrived a few minutes before our time and were immediately seated. Our server was very friendly and she walked us through their specials, etc. The Menu seemed larger than normal, and it was due to something like Chicago Restaurant Week. In the end she ordered the roasted chicken and I did a special, the braised spare rib. Both were great and along with one of their salads (she ordered it... don't remember what it was!) We had a real nice meal. I would have gone for the molten chocolate cake, but she wanted the peanut butter pie... and well, it's an anniversary, so she wins! :) I know there are many reasons to go into the city to eat, but you have to remember there are also reasons to stay in the 'burbs. Wildfire fit that need this last week!
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Lisa H.
I think I've been to the Wildfire in Glenview about four times now, and I order the same thing every time. The Filet Medallion Trio, medium rare, topped with horseradish on one, blue cheese on another, and parmesan on the last piece. PERFECTION. They must slather those medallions in butter while cooking them. Mmm... Include a side of au gratin potatoes and a Caesar salad, add a red wine sampler and you have one GREAT meal! The service is good too. :)
My family had a lovely, delicious lunch. All dishes (steak, pork chop, pasta, steak sandwich, Cobb salad) were outstanding. Mary, our knowledgable server, was a delight. Tony, the manager, checked on us, and when he learned we were out of town and had never been there, he offered to comp dessert for all of us. We selected three from the dessert tray offered by Mary and were more than pleased.. Our only regret is that we're Floridians and can rarely avail ourselves of this superb restaurant - and that we can only award five stars. Thanks Wildfire!
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Marie C.
Their chopped salad is to die for. Their cottage fries are amazing. They're salad dressings are delicious but it's a little pricey. Their cornbread they give you during lunch time is literally the best cornbread I have ever had. Wished they served it with dinner as we'll but the onion roll is really good too
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William L.
So we decided to take my folks out for dinner and Wildfire was a convenient and nice choice...sorda. We made an early dinner reservation on a Saturday for 5 o'clock. We all showed up and were walked to our table...which was directly in front of a doorway that led from the kitchen to the dining room. The restaurant was less than half empty, so seating a party with a reservation there was unacceptable. Every 5 seconds a server walked uncomfortably close carrying many dishes of food. So we asked to be moved, and they moved us to a nice spot. However, we had to close our tab at the one table and open a new one at the new table. Probably just SOP, but it was very awkward to receive a bill while the new server was going through the specials. On to the food. Everything was top notch and portion sizes were out of control, as usual. The parmesan-crusted sirloin was fantastic, although the steamed broccoli should've been steamed a little longer as it was a bit hard. The rest of the table very much enjoyed the coconut shrimp, grouper, and BBQ chicken. We all had dessert as well, the carrot cake was the best I've ever had and the apple pie was also the tops. Our second server was outstanding, friendly, and knew when to check on us and when to leave us be.
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Valencia W.
I've had the wildfire experience before in VA and was expecting much of the same which was what I expected. 3 stars.
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Jody B.
We went here with friends last Friday. We made reservations through opentable. Hubby and I got there early and had a drink at the bar. My drink was pretty good... Just a plain vodka martini... Hard to screw up. The bar is bustling with a good vibe. However, the bartenders are not friendly. It seems they would rather talk amongst themselves rather than pay attention to the customers. One was standing for 10 minutes or more just talking to a couple of his buddies that were standing behind me. When our friends came we checked in. We had to wait about 5 minutes for our table. No big deal, just a mild annoyance. Our waitress was very friendly and competent. She was quite busy, but seemed to be able to keep up. We shared a wildfire salad, which was plenty for 4 of us and delicious. I got a mushroom stuffed salmon. The stuffing was so good and buttery, and the fish was not overdone. I wished I didn't snarf it all down so I could have had leftovers for lunch the next day! Our friends got the petite filet. It's reasonably priced at about $25, compared to other places like Morton's, Pete miller's, Ruth Chris, etc... They said they love the filet here and order it often. The noise level is a bit much, but we seemed to be able to carry on a conversation, so I won't complain. We have come here for the beer dinners. What a great time. All in all, a good place for a Friday night with friends.
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Carrie R.
Have been going to Wildfire forever. Went today at lunch, aloof boarderline rude server. Ordered filet medium rare, came overcooked and tough. Seems food quality has really gone down. Meat was supposed to be 7 ounces, looked to be about 4. Food had no flavor at all, felt like Ponderosa.
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Valerie W.
Sometimes, you just want to go out, catch up on the latest with one of your girlfriends, and have a leisurely evening. This was my Friday night, and Wildfire did not disappoint. ($100 in gift certificates between the two of us helped.) So, first off, when I say leisurely, I mean it. We were there upwards of two hours, and not because the kitchen was overloaded or the service was bad. Our server (I regret she did not give us her name) was very nice, and we did not feel rushed to complete our meal. The ambience in the restaurant is typical old-style steakhouse, as are most Wildfire locations. I like feeling like Frank Sinatra could walk in. The food. We ordered a bottle of the Trivento Amado Sur Malbec, which was delicious. If you have 2 people and are planning on having more than one glass of wine each, go big and get a bottle. They are reasonably priced, and on Mondays, bottles are half price. Back to my leisurely evening... We ordered in courses, which gave us the time to catch up and gossip, while enjoying everything. I cannot stress enough that we did not once feel rushed, or like the management wanted our table back, which I have had at places in the past. Appetizer: lobster and artichoke dip with toast points While it was delicious, I couldn't taste the lobster or artichoke. It was heavy on other ingredients, mainly celery, bell pepper, and onion. I was disappointed, I would've ordered the mussels or scallop skewers instead. Salad: we split a small beet and goat cheese salad. Awesome. The beets were perfectly cooked and sweet, the goat cheese was creamy, and it was garnished with marcona almonds. The whole salad was not over-dressed. The vinegarette was light and refreshing. Soup: we both had the French onion. I am very picky about my French onion. This one is now in my top 5. Enough said. Entree: we both ordered the ribeye. I ordered mine medium rare plus, and it came out perfectly. It was a thick cut steak, seasoning was good. Side dishes: each entree comes with one, which rocks, when most of the other steakhouses in the area serve steaks ala carte. We had a baked potato and roasted veggies. Both were yummy, even though by this time I was pretty full. Dessert was two cappuccinos. The dessert tray looked great, but I was not going to be able to stuff my tummy any further. If you're looking for a less-expensive steak house option in the area, wildfire is the way to go. You definitely get the bang for your buck. Portions on everything are generous, and I can't stress enough how much I enjoy having a side dish come with my steak, especially since they are large enough to share. What could've easily been a $300 meal at another place came to $150 plus tip. Like I said, the $100 in gift certificates helped... But sometimes it's nice to get out for a nice meal.
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Kirsten V.
I find that Wildfire has a consistency issue. We do take out here quite often, and sometimes it's great. Sometimes not. Last week we got a French dip that was inedible. And an overcooked cheeseburger, which should be a sin from a steakhouse. I usually just stick to lunches here because I find their salads to be delicious. The last three times we've had steak, they were cooked perfectly, seasoned perfectly yet still bland and a bit tough. I was there on Saturday, December 14th and ordered the specially dried aged New York strip. Tough as usual. Bummer.
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E K.
A group of 9 us of had the pleasure of dining at this Glenview location this past Saturday night. We were pleasantly surprised to be seated within 3minutes of our reservation...to a private wine room no less! Usually the dining room could get quite loud, so this room was absolutely perfect for our group- the round table and the beautiful and quiet atmosphere was perfect for conversation. Our waitress (Rosie) was fantastic, attentive, and most of all, PATIENT. She was an angel that handled our needy group with ease and grace. All of the staff was professional and pleasant, which is wonderful to experience especially since I feel pleasant service staff is hard to find these days. The food...oh the food...we decided to do the supper club with our large group and I think I am still in a bit of food coma. We decided on to pay extra to enjoy the calamari, filet mignon, and the fish of the day (macadamia nut crusted halibut). The fish stole the show...absolutely outstanding, especially with that delicious lemon butter sauce. Their seasonal pumpkin pie is one of the best I've ever had and their carrot cake is to die for! The martini's were following throughout the evening...my favorite would have to be the refreshing Effen Spa martini...wow. Bottom line, you can't go wrong with anything you order and the ambiance is usually energetic and joyous in the dining room. You pay more than the average restaurant, but you pay for what you receive...you won't leave hungry or disappointed. Enjoy!
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Roseann M.
Hello. My name is Roseann and I am a vegetarian. And I am now a fan of Wildfire. No, I was not turned away from the True Faith of a Plant-Based Diet by the spectacle of massive cuts of meat and platters of fish being paraded past me while dining at Wildfire. I am not that easily dissuaded! But I, and 11 other members of my group, had a very good experience at Wildfire. Our hiking club chose to go to Wildfire in Glenview for reasons that are unclear to me. When I first heard of this choice, I thought, well, that's $25.00 for dinner I won't be spending. But I looked at the on-line menu and saw several dining options, even for vegetarians, so I went. Only two of the 12 diners had a vegetarian option. I had the Wildorf salad (the medium size) and another diner had the Goat Cheese and Beet Salad. Both were delicious. There was also a veggie burger option, but we didn't try that. Other members of our group had burgers, a steak sandwich, a rib eye, a chicken salad -- you name it. Twelve people ate, and I was too busy enjoying my McWilliams Shiraz to take careful note of what they had. Let me just say, it was a big variety, and everyone was happy. The only person who had a bad experience was the Broccoli Queen, who ordered only a baked potato and steamed broccoli for dinner, even though she is not a vegetarian. She said the broccoli came in a coating of oil, and was not cooked. She sent it back. The kitchen ended up having some sort of mix up, and her request for a second, better order of broccoli got lost somehow. The restaurant comped her baked potato. It was a Thursday night, but this place was totally slammed. If at all possible, you should try to get a reservation. Clearly, the staff is used to high volume. Our waitress was a blond woman, whose name I did not catch (blame the Shiraz again), but she was immensely efficient. She gained high favor in our book when, at the end of our meal, she asked if we wanted to have separate checks! We had planned to figure everything out from a single check, but we gladly accepted her offer. VERY appreciated! With the size of our group, the gratuity was included, and we had no problem with that - we were given excellent service I had a very good experience and would go again. And the carnivores would totally agree with me.
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Neen J.
Seriously fabulous food and amazing service! As a gluten free geek it is sometimes difficult to find fabulous food when traveling however this place rocks! I was beyond excited to see pizza, hamburgers, desserts - oh so many choices for a GF person ... their GF menu was fantastic! We had the mozzarella and tomato pizza with a roasted beet and goats cheese salad (both GF & both delicious). My friend (who isn't GF) truly loved it too. Their wine list is brilliant, their service is outstanding. I was with a friend and we were enjoying catching up and they never interfered but were attentive and let us enjoy our night. A special shout out to our waiter Justin who really make the night even more enjoyable with his suggestions and attention.
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Sara L.
Came here on a Sunday night and boy oh boy was it packed! We were not sure if were would get a table, but lo and behold we were able to without waiting. The place is quite cozy and nice decor. I do admit their tables are large enough that we had room on our table. My big pet peeves is that tables for two are always soo damn small!! The service was great and the waitress was very attentive. FYI- the place can get really loud. Did what any person who is trying to eat healthy does- order the prime rib, mashed spuds and a cold beer.! The prime rib was delicious!!! Not too fatty, tender, cooked perfect and bloody...yes I love me a good rare steak! The spuds were the perfect texture and had chunks of red potatoes and buttery! We had the key lime pie for dessert..who can say no to dessert?!?!? Yummo...it is kinda tart, but the whip cream balances it out. Overall, good place to eat at! Just remember the portions are pretty big, so bring your appetite!
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Ann S.
Was looking forward to having a 15 person dinner at Wildfire Glenview this past Saturday, unfortunately, when I went in person to make the reservation, the event planner, Jillian (she is the only person that can book a reservation over 12 people) informed me that unless I book a private room which would cost a minimum of $1,700 dollars, she would be unable to make a reservation for our dinner. I was totally taken a back and couldn't believe a restaurant would be so willing (and she did nothing to make you feel like she cared about not getting your business...no empathy came from her in anyway) to walk away from what would probably be a $1000 dinner. I have been a Lettuce Entertain You member for over 10 years and have always liked and recommended their restaurants. Unfortunately, the bad attitude and lack of caring about their customer will keep me from ever going to this Wildfire restaurant again. Interestingly enough, the Wildfire Schaumburg, who did an awesome job with our group, found a way to accomodate us and their busy Saturday schedule without making me feel like my business was not important to them. I hope someone from Schaumburg shows the Glenview event contact how to work with customers.
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MG J.
A good place to go to for a drink at the bar! If I'm ever in the area again, I would go back and possibly eat there as well. Great, attentive service as well!
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Dodge S.
Just an excellent venue for a business meeting! While everyone was mingling and talking to people near the registration table the Wildfire servers came by with delicious small slices of mozzarella, tomato, and basil pizza. Our group was located past the main bar, in the back of the restaurant, and we really enjoyed ourselves because of the location, the food and wine selection, and wonderful atmosphere. In our room we had round tables setup for seating and listening to the speaker's presentation. Other appetizers arrived such as fried calamari, and the namesake chopped salad (which I thought was a close second to the discontinued Outback chopped salad). For the main courses we were served family style: roasted herb chicken, cedar planked salmon, and juicy tenderloin tips dripping with bourbon. We had a big table and we all satisfied our craving for seconds, including side dishes like mashed potatoes, and asparagus. At this point some people tried polish off their third or fourth glass of red wine. Just in time for a dessert plate loaded with layered chocolate cake, and berry crumb (or is it called berry crisp?) with vanilla ice cream. Amazing service, and all of the food was the right temperature and served quickly to each table. If you look up you'll see the tastefully decorated room, complete with dark wood tones, heavy drapes, and seasonal garland embedded with lights and things that sparkle. I will be sure to return when I am not required to be here for business. Thanks Wildfire!
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Ania R.
I had a difficult time rating this place. It's really a hit or miss. For example, the blue cheese crusted filet is ahhhhmazing but every time I order the salmon its under cooked or seemingly raw. And almost every time I get my food for pick up, something is messed up. It's sooo frustrating. That shouldn't be happening especially not at an upscale restaurant. Ugh. I've gone to this location plenty but have found myself steering clear recently since I don't know how the food will ever turn out..
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Lenny G.
The food is great, especially the fish. The price is higher than I would expect, but then, the price of everything these days is higher than I would expect. The staff is very nice and attentive. They have separate rooms for large groups, which is pretty nice.
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Debra C.
Just visited for the second time on a business trip to Glenview area. And it was just as fabulous as the first time. Had the Surf and Turf the first visit and it was fantastic. This trip, we had started off with the hand baked pretzel and bison meatball appetizers.....both are delicious. I had the parmesan crusted Halibut special and it was just about the best piece of fish I've had in a while....the crust was just out of this world delicious. Service was excellent....we were chatting about business so was hard for our waitress to get our full attention...but she was very professional, respectful and unobtrusive and let us take our time without rushing us at all which was very appreciated. She sent two desserts over after our meal as a thank you to our table for being so nice....I thought that was a wonderful touch. The cheesecake and chocolate cake were both delicious. I'm totally looking forward to my third visit when we come back. I highly recommend.
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C S.
We went for lunch on Monday when the wine is half off. What an unexpected bonus. The Riesling wine was perfect. As with most dining experiences, my daughter's allergies and Vegetarian lifestyle present challenges, and the Wildfire rose to the occasion. Our server, Ben, was so concerned he brought out Anthony who is the expert in the ingredients in their dishes. The meal was exceptional. The service was exemplary, but what made Wildfire a real experience was their care and attention to detail. Their shrimp & crab soup was outstanding. The calamari appetizer had a crust that was light as a pie flake. It was accompanied by the most delicious ranch dip that was mind boggling. The main course was a fresh fish sandwich with handmade tarter sauce and a side of broccoli in a lemon vinaigrette sauce. Dessert was a mouthwatering baked chocolate cookie in a pan with ice cream and whipped cream. A real must. My daughter's food was just as delicious. She had the goat cheese marinara appetizer followed by a beautiful penne dish. Her dessert was a triple sampler which included a peanut butter concoction that was mouthwatering.
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Rich R.
I'm very familiar with wildfire in Oak Brook. Always ridiculously busy, lively to the extreme and trendy. Fun. In Glenview, possibly due to the early evening visit, skewed the more sedate, older crowd. This is also an older community in general. But it's really all about the food, ambiance and service, isn't it? In those arenas our visit was very good. The wine list is deep with a variety of price points. Our food was good, but somewhat forgettable. Service was impeccable. Value was fair to good overall. Would I make e special effort to return? No. But Lettuce Entertain You restaurants have a generic standard of quality and value that can be relied upon. For now, I'll stick with the Oak Brook Wildfire
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Northshore F.
I'm sure that most people are already familiar with how outstanding the Wildfire Restaurants are, so no need to write much. Has a great atmosphere. Perfect for a business lunch, meeting a friend for lunch or dinner, or a family dinner. Warm friendly service. Food is outstanding. The only downside is especially on a weekend evening, it gets packed busy, so you'll need to make sure you have a reservation. Great place.
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Isabelle L.
Well I admit I'm pretty much a regular at Wildfire but I do have a higher frequentation at the Lincolnshire location. Came to the Glenview location for a work lunch and the food was as I remembered it: excellent but the service was just way off and unfortunately quality of service can make or break a place. We were seated promptly upon arriving, got fresh corn bread and water immediately. The waiter did come almost right away to take our drink orders but things went downhill after that. Our waiter truly appeared overwhelmed and sweaty (a bit disgusting if you ask me) and took forever to come back to take our entrees orders. After we ate he again took for ever to come back to check for dessert, coffee.... Not to mention he was a big disappearing act in between the 3 interactions we had with him. In a nutshell, food was great with excellent mahi mahi, salmon, chicken. Everyone at the table was happy with the quality of their meal. Getting seated at 11:45 AM and leaving at 1:45 PM for a table of 4 due to poor service was way underwhelming not to say unacceptable. To be fair might have been just that specific waiter and not endemic to the location.
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Natalie K.
While the food there was just okay, the service was horrendous! I had my girls only birthday dinner there and it took forever for our waitress to acknowledge our existence. My drink order was mixed up, not enough silverware on the table and it took FOREVER for our food to arrive.
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Mia M.
From Los Angeles here folks, and this was our first time...we tried to call and book a reservation but they said it's all booked up after 6:30pm so we decided to go early without a reservation and got there around 5:30pm sharp and got sit down on a nice booth. Service was impeccable!!! 5 stars on that spot!! Ambiance was great!! Clean!! and super nice restaurant!! My hubby orders the Char Bone In Rib Eye and it was delish!!! I was going to order that but I said, I'll just order the prime rib roasted for 6 hours I think on a 16 oz w/c is $30.95 price tag on it! I don't eat much, thinking what's left my hubby will devour it lol ...so we had ordered some good wine first...then shrimp cocktail was good!! then bread...then roasted beet with goatcheese salad delish!! so here comes our meat........my hubby's meat came really just perfect!! mine was the worst one !!! it tasted like a RUBBER!! am more thinking it was roasted yesterday and left for days and serve to me!!! it was upsetting !! Oh believe me they have tried to accomodate me but it was just a bit tad too late...cuz, my husband are done eating and I just didn't wanna taste that meat again!! So that was my total experience here at this place! It wasn't great at all!! I just hope that their chef's knows what's he's doing!!!
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Jesse M.
Went to Wildfire for birthday. Got the NY Steak it wasn't the greatest steak expected it to be better. Still was good but not for the price. The mash potatoes tho are the best I've ever had anywhere
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neela j.
Poor poor service every time- we have gone 4-5 times now. But the food is consistently good- the chopped salad and filet steak outstanding. I wish they would get better service- would keep going back!!
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F J.
Had lunch here a few weeks ago and the service, food and martinis all was great
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Nicole P.
We went here tonight for my friends birthday and had a reservation for 745. We didn't end up getting seated until 815, but when we got there at 715 it was a madhouse so that's forgivable. It took 15 minutes to get a drink at the bar, but the bartender who was working the bar was super fast and friendly, he was just given the impossible task of building drinks with multiple addititives quickly without them tasting like total you know what. I would suggest maybe adding on a second bartender maybe just to get thru the busy rush. (There are two bartenders but during the rush one focuses on the bar and one focuses on the servers tickets. One more is needed in my opinion just for the rush. Maybe a manager who is qualified to bartender as well ) When we were seated, things need rather quickly. The food came out in a timely matter. I ordered the cedar prank salmon which was cooked perfectly. The mashed potatoes were yummy. Wildfire isn't my favorite and I don't understand how it got so wildly popular. Probably the Lettuce association has something to do with it. That being said, I would come back. I think it is over priced, even for a steakhouse. The prices seem steep. The seafood is WAY WAY overpriced. L Woods in lincolnwood hit the nail on the head with pricing. And since its five minutes away, it's way more with it. But for something different, wildfire will do. If I could, this would be 3.5 stars, but because the bartender (beard with salt and pepper) was so nice, it was rounded up.
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Asparagus S.
Great food. One thing to watch for: When you order a steak cooked medium well or higher, they automatically butterfly it and cook it well done. So it basically comes to you half thickness and mostly grey. Order it medium rare and it will have a pink center and be pink, thick and delicious. Or just ask them not to butterfly it, if you want it cooked well. At least it will still be a full thickness steak. The surf and turf (filet with scallops) is great. The mushroom soup is great. The chopped salad is great.
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Mary Lou K.
This restaurant just keeps getting better and better.. Stopped in for 1/2 price appetizers and they were all wonderful. Service was outstanding, and the drinks over the top. This is a first class establishment.
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Mark K.
Food was meh. I got the prime rib kings cut steak medium rare plus. It came out warm not piping hot. Was bland and really needed the sauce on the side. I also ordered the coconut shrimp. Presentation is terrible. The only highlight of our meal was from the calamari appetizer. Will use lettuce entertainment gift card elsewhere.
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Alan B.
Been here multiple times, always great food and great service!
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Raji V.
Came here for a medication inservice from work. They had great salmon. You have to try the cedar planked salmon!
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Irene C.
Overall, 4 stars. I have been to this location maybe 50 times. Sometimes it's 3 stars, such as last night, other nights, it's 5. What made last night 3 is my macadamia nut crusted halibut was slightly over done and the mushroom caps were served warm, not hot. Other than that, typically, great food and great service. Always see a lot of familiar faces with the waitstaff so looks like they keep their employees happy, which is key. Few items you can never go wrong with: Shrimp and Crab Bisque, incredible! So rich and full of chunks. The crab cakes, served with two cakes and they are pretty big. For the main course, couple of my favorites are: Filet Trio, always cooked as I asked and the crusts are amazing. On the lunch menu (not sure if it's on the dinner), the mini bison burger trio. Get these med-rare to medium. Don't go any higher otherwise you're losing out on a lot of the bison flavor. Overall, great food and service. Always consistent.
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Russ A.
You can't go wrong with WildFire. Good quality tasty food with variety selection, whether you a surf or a turf lover. Also I need to mention their friendly attentive service. They do have a full service.
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Eric K.
Okay, so what to you remember about going to a wedding? The FOOD of course! We had a small wedding, and the reception at Wildfire in Glenview (35 people). Nicole could not have made the process any easier. From pre-planing to packing up the left overs, the service was exceptional! Now, about the food! Our guests were blown away! We had Buffalo Meat Balls, Chopped Salad (OMG AMAZING!), a choice of either Roasted Chicken, Prime Rib or Cedar Plank Salmon and of course sides of veggies and potatoes. We must of had at least 5 servers in our room making sure we wanted for nothing! Our guest kept complimenting on how everything tasted amazing. The best part was how affordable it was for such a high quality dinning experience. Don't hesitate to check them out for any kind of large event. You will not be disappointed!
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B P.
Boring menu but nice ambiance. This is yet another restaurant that serves an over the top 50 lbs of meat with a side of 10 lbs of potatoes.
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Jay K.
I had a Porterhouse steak on New Years eve at the bar and the flavor of that steak was one of the best I have ever tasted. I have been to many of steakhouses in the burbs and the city and I'm still standing by my 'one of the best'. For them to cook that steak perfectly and get it to me hot was incredible given the super super packed restaurant. My wife had the medallion trio which was three filet's with you're choice of toppings. She loved it. The steaks here are about ten to fifteen dollars cheaper than a Ruth Chris or a Morton's which makes it a great value as well.
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T C.
Fantastic! We had a great dinner experience. I made our reservation the day before. We found parking very easily. Usually we have to park pretty far away. We where seated about 5 minutes after we walked in. I asked for a booth, we where seated at a booth. Our server was great! She was so nice. We placed our order with her. The wait for our food wasn't long. Our food came out in about 15 minutes. The order was correct, my glass of wine had a good bouquet, the ambiance was elegant and welcoming. My Fiance & I had a great time!
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Abel A.
I'm actually still sitting in Wildfire as I write this review. I came here for a birthday gathering and had a family-style kind of meal. There were chicken and portobello mushroom skewers and chopped salad for appetizers. The chopped salad was okay, but I didn't like the skewers. The meat on the skewers were so dry that the sauce that came with it couldn't even help. For the main dish, we were served mushroom crusted pork chops and cedar planked salmon. The side dishes were redskin mashed potatoes and wild rice. I normally don't care for salmon, so I won't comment on it. The pork chops were good. The problem was that they weren't cooked all the same. Some were medium, others were well done. It was delicious though (mine was cooked medium). The mashed potatoes was the best part though. Just enough butter to enhance the dish but still be able to taste the actual potatoes. The service was good. They handled all the kids well and made sure they were having a good time. I was wondering why there was a 40 minute break between appetizers and the main meal, but then I realized that it was because people arrived late and were still eating the appetizers so that wasn't the restaurants fault. I'd love to come back and try other things on the menu and probably will in the future.
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Rob E.
The bison steak with coffee rub is absolutely fantastic. I never thought I would like bison but this was the most tender piece of meat I've ever had. My wife had the salmon, very good as well but I'm definitely a meat guy!!
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Laura L.
The food was terrible - the mussels were undercooked, the fish was bland, and the prime rib was dry. And the swordfish steak, not a steak, a filet at best. Plus, it was on a bed of onions that overpowered the fish. Just terrible. The only thing I liked was my creamed spinach and the bison meatballs. This was definitely not worth the price and there are far better steakhouses out there. I wouldn't waste time or money going here again.
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Padma A.
2 words disappointing and overrated!! We were entertaining important clients from work and were booked in the Club room. The first 1/2 hour unfolded with the servers and bus boys rushing us through the appetizers, the minute a fork was down plates were removed etc We ordered crab cakes, fondue and calamari. The crabcakes lacked the meaty crab taste. Main course was a disaster, everybody got their plates except the guest of honour. The server came unapologetically and announced the chef burned the salmon, we all sat for 10-15 mins without touching our food till the last plate made it to the table. I shared the platter of lamb and pork chops with a colleague, my well done lamb was chewy and tasteless. For dessert, we got an assorted lot and i had some of the cheesecake and a cappuccino which was okay. At that point, the servers forgot about us and were watching live sports on TV. I had to go and ask them for our cheque. Certainly not going back to the chain of Wildfire restaurants.
(2)
Mary F.
Wonderful meal! I had the char-crusted ribeye steak (pepper & garlic), cooked to perfection, & roasted vegetables which included mushrooms, onions, cauliflower, zucchini, summer squash & Brussel sprouts. They are normally roasted with balsamic vinegar, but I had them use just olive oil, & they were really good! We arrived approx. 7pm on a Friday night with a party of two & were seated immediately. Our server was Marybeth. She was very knowledgeable about the menu, friendly & polite.
(5)
Will G.
Went for restaurant week and selected cheaper of prix fixe menus ($33 vs, $44). The atmosphere is attractive with wood paneling and low lighting, but the tables are very close and it can get noisy. The waitstaff was very professional (though ours recomended everything, and didn't have anything distinctive to point out about specific dishes). I expected a token salad, but their chopped salad was surprisingly good and very fresh.The entree of Beef Tenderloin was cooked to perfection and more than I could eat (3 fist sized peices) . Another person enjoyed the cedar planked salmon, though it was a smaller portion, We had the flourless chocolate cake for dessert which was excellent-- soft and moist, without feeling underdone. Would go back.
(4)
Diane G.
I like the style of the restaurant. Food is a little pricey but good. Stopped in for a late lunch after work meeting my daughter and sister. Waiter was very rude and set the tome for a negative experience. Next time I will weigh ,y other options.
(3)
Emily S.
I went to Wildfire yesterday with my parents for my 22nd birthday. It's become a tradition to go every year for my birthday. My parents and I got there around 7, we didn't make a reservation so we just walked in. We were told the wait would be about 30-40 minutes so we waited at the bar to have some drinks. We then decided to just eat at the bar which was fine since it was pretty crowded. Chris was our server, he was working behind the bar. He offered us the specials of the day and was very nice! We started off with the chopped salad which was DELICIOUS! For my entree I got the New York strip cooked medium and a baked potato which is what I always get and it was perfect! I also got the triple layer cake for desert and Chris also brought me some Vanilla ice cream with berries as well! It was a very nice dinner and the food, and service was awesome! Chris is a very attentive bartender/server and I would recommend if anyone sits at the bar to ask for him! 5 stars :)
(5)
Jessica N.
I'd like to give more than two stars but I just couldn't. And here's why.... During my last visit, they were unable to cook the steak I ordered. The steak kept coming out raw, with blood coming out of it. I ordered medium and it took them 4 times to get my steak to cook properly. But even the fourth time, it was overcooked. With that said, I never got to eat my steak there. The dinner was lasting more than two hours and we had to leave. I had to take my steak home. The service on teh other hand was excellent. The waiter was attentive and very polite. Im sorry but if a restaurant can't even cook a steak, then they don't deserve more than two stars.
(2)
Ken And Laura M.
I gave it three stars because the food we had was good. My bison burger was over cooked (I asked for medium-well, not well done) and I did not want to ask for another because we had 7:30pm reservations via OpenTable and we still waited 25 minutes to get a seat. We arrived 10 minutes before our 7:30pm reservations. It doesn't appear that reservations help the customer, only the restaurant for purchasing demands, I guess. It was already too late to be eating, in my book, to send the burger back. Yet the place was 80% full on a Tuesday night. So, for 2 sandwiches off the dinner menu and 2 glasses of Rodney Strong wine and tip it was $62.
(3)
Andrea R.
We opted to come here for a recent date night for a few reasons: * We're a fan of the River North Wildfire * We had a LEYE gift certificate While I've never been able to score a reservation at the downtown location the day of, we had no issues getting day of reservations for a Saturday night. Score! When we first walked in I had to pinch myself to make sure we hadn't been transported home to South Florida. The entire restaurant was filled with senior citizens and this wasn't the early bird special. We had an 8:30pm reservation. Us youngsters started with a couple of martinis and wildfire's always delicious bread basket. After eyeing a grandma's scrumptious looking shrimp cocktail we opted to order one for an appetizer. And of course had to order our favorite chopped salad. As for my entree I stuck with my favorite halibut special, while my husband went the meat route. For some reason the halibut just didn't taste nearly as good as it does downtown. I found myself wishing I had ordered something else. My husband, on the other hand, seemed to like his steak. Service for the first hour we were there was extremely slow. However, once 9:30pm hit the entire restaurant cleared out and then we had our waitress's undivided attention. Overall, it ended up being an OK date night and it was nice to feel young among the crowd, but for future visits to Wildfire I think I"ll stick w/ their downtown location.
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Steve M.
My Comfort Food This is the place that I enjoy coming to for a good quality steak or burger with great casual atmosphere. It is close to where I used to work so it was always a treat to come here for a work event or for lunch. I most recently came here after a round of golf and what a treat it was to sit down, have a cocktail and then enjoy a nice rib-eye steak after a long hard day on the golf course. They also have a pretty darn good ceasar salad which my wife and I will split. To start things off they serve you warm bread including cornbread which is delicious and if you want, you can even ask for more. After the meal is over I always save room for dessert. I learned that from my dad. He was a genius when it came to stuff like that. The staff is always friendly, courteous, and attentive so if you're looking for a nice meal with great atmosphere then this is the place to come to.
(4)
Kerri H.
Went here for dinner last night and we were underwhelmed by the experience, especially after having dropped $145 for dinner for two, including two beers, no wine, one dessert. He had rib eye, which was fabulous; I had the mixed seafood grill, which consisted of flavorless seafood and powerful sauces that gave one no opportunity to taste the seafood had it actually had any flavor. Chocolate cake and sweet potato sides were delicious. Service was just ok. Server over poured my beer, leaving a soppy mess on the paper napkin under the glass and a huge head of foam on the beer. Would have been nice if server had brought another napkin to clean up the mess. Checked on us once about ten minutes after someone else served us our meals. Meh, wouldn't go back. Too many other options at that price point. Can get a fantastic rib eye at $30+ lots of other places, and a McDonald's fish-wich as good as the seafood served here at 10 million+ other places, at a much lower price.
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Benjamin L.
Everything about this place was wonderful. I am a fan and will return.
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Cynthia R.
We had a great experience! It was a Friday night and was packed, so luckily we had made a reservation. Service was a little slow, but we weren't in a hurry and since it was busy, completely understandable. The only reason I'm giving 4 stars instead of 5 is I feel like, since we were so cool and laid back, our server took that as a license to kind of ignore us and give her other tables more attention. Whatever though. It was all good. There were 2 couples and each shared a salad. Not sure what the other couple got, but they liked theirs alot. My husband and I shared a greek salad. You MUST do yourself a favor and order this. I could have eaten that salad all night, and been satisfied with just that! Both me and the other lady got the mushroom stuffed salmon, which was heavenly. Amazingly delicious. I got the roasted veggies on the side, which were delicious, and my friend got the au gratin potaoes, about which she RAVED. Her husband couldn't and wouldn't keep his grubbly little hands out of her potatoes. My husband got the NY Strip, medium rare. It was perfectly prepared and exceptional! He had the sauteed mushrooms on the side, and I tell you, I've never had mushrooms so flavorful. The other guy got the 8oz filet and really loved it. He ate every single bite. We live in the city and are used to extraordinary restaurants, so it was nice to get such great food in the burbs.
(4)
Sara S.
This is one of my favorite steakhouse. I always order the Martini or wine sampling and ribeye medallions. The server is always very attentive. Definitely a great place for steak!
(5)
Olivia S.
My husband and I decided to finally try out wildfire for the first time, the atmosphere was so nice and comfortable. We went on a Saturday at 9pm and got seated right away. We started with the pretzels which were so good. They came with beer cheese sauce as well as a honey mustard sauce which were both yummy! For our meals, I had the filet mignon with au gratin potatoes and the hubs had lobster and a petite filet mignon with mashed potatoes. Neither one of us had any complaints! I had 2 glasses of the La Crema Pinot noir and my husband had the home special scotch beer. Both, again, we're fab! I was shocked at the wine list. The selection was beautiful for my palette! We left incredibly stuffed and had no room for desert. We will be going back again very soon! After one visit, we are already thinking about having out 5 year anniversary party in June at wildfire. I would also like to mention, the service was the best service we had in a long while. I cannot remember our servers name, but he was so helpful, friendly, and very personable! We left talking about what a fantastic experience we had!
(5)
Pamela L.
Great food! Atmosphere is very nice and service is great. I've been here several times and have loved everything I've had here! It's a bit pricey and that the only reason I didn't give 5 stars. I recommend this restaurant!
Absolutely our favorite fine dining locale for special events. Best steak I've ever had, and baked potatoes as big as your head. My parents, who are notoriously fussy loved it as well. Too notch service too. If you cue them in you're celebrating a birthday, they will bring out a dessert with a candle!
(5)
Dominick M.
Best pork chops, calamari and chopped salad I have ever had in my life. Thick cut, parmesan crusted, perfectly cooked chops served sitting in its own juice--not dry like most other places. You can sense the quality in the calamari--lightly breaded, but hearty and fresh. The quality at Wildfire really is just a step above area competition. Ive heard complaints about the service at times but I have never had a problem. I highly recommend Wildfire if you're looking for an enjoyable, satisfying quality meal in a classic supper club/ steakhouse atmosphere.
(5)
Kristine N.
Greek salad: 5/5. Generous portion, be sure to share and ask for light on the dressing. Chicken Moreno: 4/5. Moist chicken breasts, sauce is very flavorful yet light, and the artichokes & arugula balance out the textures. Macademia crusted halibut: 5/5. Huge piece of fresh halibut from Alaska. The crust is crispy and the lemon butter sauce is smooth and so so good. Came with asparagus and mixed veggies which were a little oily but delicious nonetheless. Triple chocolate cake: 5/5. Service was iffy. Got there at 3:30 PM so it's not like they were during their peak rush hour. We were taking a long time to catch up and I could tell our server was getting annoyed and impatient. It's 5:30 PM dude, calm down. A little pricy but worth the experience.
(4)
Marjorie B.
I think the quality of beef has gone in the tanker. I have vowed not to go back. The meat is so tough. For what you pay I would think they would purchase better quality of meat. But the Cosmos's are fabulous!
(2)
Young K.
Overall, a very good dining experience. I ordered the steak and my friend ordered a pasta dish. The food was pretty good but we really enjoyed the ambiance. It just felt so classy, and it is very reasonably priced during lunchtime.
(4)
Wendy E.
YUMMY!!! Went here for my daughter's 17th birthday. We had the mini filet special which was three mini filets with a topping of our choice-I had the horseradish, black peppercorn and parmesan. All were fantastic but especially the horseradish!!!! My daughter had mashed potatoes and I had scalloped potatoes and my son had some mac and cheese. Ohhhhh, the mac and cheese. One nibble was enough to satisfy me, just right. Since it was my daughters b-day we got three desserts-since she could not choose. We had the apple bake, the key lime pie cheesecake and the chocolate cake...all were wonderful. The service was a bit fast...moved us right a long so the next table could get in...but the food was still fantastic and worth it. Very pricey.
(5)
Peter G.
A superb restaurant. I ordered the New York Strip (which was cooked and seasoned perfectly). I also ordered a blood orange cosmo. This drink was great. A little on the sweet side but great. I recommend this drink to people who like cosmos. This drink was a refreshing twist on the classic cosmo. For desert I ordered Key Lime Pie. A homemade crust with a tangy cream filling. Overall, this was a great restaurant and I will definitely come again.
(5)
Faith R.
The last time I was here it was great and that was 10 years ago. With other downtown steak houses now kicking their ass they are now surviving on an older crowd. It was so-so. I ordered the Baked Goat Cheese that could have had more Goat cheese in it. And the Filet Trip with Horseradish crusts. The steak was okay I've gotten better from whole foods. And the crust was mushy. I don't think I'll be coming back. The best thing about this place is the music in the background.
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Katherine L.
Wildfire has such a vast menu that it can really satisfy anyone in your party. I've been there for family outings, lunch with friends, and professional events. I recently tried their grilled veggie salad (grilled brussel sprouts, onions, mushrooms, squash, red peppers, cauliflower), which was charred and seasoned to perfection. There was a green salad that came lightly dressed in the middle, and I ordered a side of tenderloin to add a protein. Another favorite is their bbq chicken and sweet potato (which seems to weigh about 1 lb or 2). I typically end up bringing half my meal home as leftovers, but it tastes even better the next day after its marinated a little more. Great place for any occasion. I highly recommend making reservations on Open Table.
(4)
A C.
Filet Mignon is great. Flight of wine to go with it is also a great deal (rather than getting a glass). Service is decent, wait times is not long at all, especially if you go during non-peak dinner times.
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Mike K.
I'm still digesting my blue cheese crusted prime rib but I can tell you that I'm already looking forward to the next slab of meaty goodness cooked to perfection. This may be too rich for some people and it is something I can only get on special occasions. The sides were good and the French onion soup was great. All in all a great way to spend our anniversary.
(4)
Becky N.
The best prime rib this side of Wisconsin!!! Ask for Chay the bartender, he can't be any sweeter!!! Will be back soon! Yummy.
(5)
George J.
I love this place, great food and great service. They have so many great selections my personal favorites are their rib eye steak, chopped salad with the house dressing and the shrimp cocktail. Make sure you have a reservation as this place is always busy, save your self the long wait. They also have an amazing black berry mojito, it's not too strong and a great way to start off your night. Their steaks are always cooked to perfection especially if you're like me and like your steak medium/rare. If you're looking for a classy place with great service and great food you'll love Wildfire.
(4)
Ann V.
You can't go wrong at this place. The steaks are amazing. And the starter cornbread...probably the best I've had! Being a suburban location, the crowd is generally older or families, but what else would you expect? I had the filet medallion duo, which was delicious. Their crusts are scrumptious and served just right. The broccoli with lemon was subpar. I would advise against it compared to their other sides.
(4)
Natalie S.
I don't know what happened. But tonight, the food was a gigantic miss for me. We were in with my extended family and since we had a party of 10, they put us in a private room in the front. Score! The evening was off to a great start! All downhill from there... I had an Ellington combo, garlic shrimp and a petite NY strip with a Parmesan crust. It was a big BLAH. The crust wasn't at all crusty and was just a mushy pile of whatever. I asked for it rare and it was brought to me somewhere between medium rare to medium. The shrimp were overcooked and shriveled. For $36, an absolute waste of money and calories. The highlight of the meal? The cookie and ice cream at the end. Of all the LEY restaurants, I think this one is one of the worst.
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Laura W.
Steve was an amazing server! He was attuned to out needs and attentive. He had a wonderful sense of time management and knew when to come and ask if we were going ok or refill drinks. He was also very personable and had a great sense of humor! I would highly recommend him and Wildfire!
(5)
Beth S.
We love going to wildfire to celebrate almost anything... It's a nice treat and the quality is amazing without breaking the bank (compared to other steakhouses). I love the Frank Sinatra feel and ambiance in there if that makes sense but it feels lush and dramatic inside while cozy at the same time. The filet wellington is the Saturday special and the first time my husband and I ordered it we fell in love with it. I cannot say we've had a bad meal here in the several dozen times we've dined here.
(5)
Scott P.
Great food, great service and reasonable prices! I like the filet and the chopped salad!
(5)
Will B.
I give them a 5 for variety. Burgers, steak tips, steak, and RIBS!!! The Ribs are my favorite!!!! Solid sides and solid service!
(5)
Sidnei S.
I come here every once in a while, on business or with the wife with and without kids. Everything is good here ... Caesar salad is delicious, the beef - anyone - are always juicy and cooked to perfection, warm red inside as I like it. Portions are large which allows you to go family style unless you want to take something home. Service is not superb but is decent and we never leave disappointed. Affiliation to Lettuce Entertain You just makes everything even better.
(4)
Alex J.
Great service. We always enjoy Brian C. And Kevin R. You all know the food is consistent but with one of these two servers your evening will be perfect. Had a great dinner last night and Brian made the evening a pleasure.
(5)
Brian K.
I love this place! You can just feel this is the kind of place AL Capone or Frank Sinatra would have come to get a big juicy Midwest steak if they were alive today!! This place honestly puts most of the others to shame, and I have been to almost ALL of them! Good prices, better service and GREAT food, many convenient locations, and the Glenview location almost never has a wait time. Come at 6pm, no reservation and get table just like that!
(5)
David R.
I recently enjoyed dinner here for the first time in several years and it was far better than most of my lunch experiences. The service and the steak (ribeye) were both solid. The desserts were a standout as usual: for me, a few bites of the key lime tart and a full slice of Door County cherry pie all to myself. Mmm mmm. The big star of my meal was the beet salad though. This compilation has been done at a million places, but all the elements--beets, greens, almonds, goat cheese, and dressing--were perfectly balanced and attuned so that the overall package was immensely satisfying. So much so, in fact, that I returned this afternoon and ordered the larger version for lunch. I paired it with their calamari appetizer, which was pretty middle-of-the-road. The salad was a little disappointing, as the chef had a heavy hand with the dressing this time. But overall their version is still a very good one.
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Tim S.
I think i would come back here again and have something other than the prime rib. The service was ok but i know our waitress was juggling a lot of tables. She was very pleasant. Im a prime rib snob and this one was just ok. Not a lot of flavor and i guess I'm one of the few not crazy about the mashed potatoes they serve. Nice atmosphere, clean, and cozy, just nothing memorable. Cherry mojito was amazing!
(3)
Nicole B.
9 months pregnant, my husband and I were looking for a nice restaurant for dinner. We had been to Wildfire many times before. Our last visit was one of the best. I had the macadamia nut crusted halibut and it was delicious, he had the porterhouse and enjoyed every bite. Always a great dinner at this restaurant. Their buffalo filet is amazing as well.
(4)
Alan B.
Been here multiple times, always great food and great service!
(5)
Craig Y.
I have to confess I have only come here for lunch. The stuffed burgers with fries are great but the make me want have a nap mid way through the afternoon. So I opt for the small Kale salad with grilled steak. The salad is lush with lots of crunchy fresh kale, egg and spinach. Just hits the spot and is the right size. Sometimes I will start off with their French onion soup which hits the hot and cheesey spot. Another real good choice is the pork chop which is a perfect size and cooked very tenderly. Nice to round things off with a espresso. Great place for a nice lunch.
(5)
Donald D.
Treated myself to Wildfire in Glenview after shooting a career low 74 in Oak Brook this afternoon (2 birdies, 4 bogeys). I sat in the Martini Lounge to enjoy a Prime Angus Burger with fresh cut fries. My burger was medium rare and cooked to perfection. My fries were definitely fresh cut and not frozen. I also asked to have my fries seasoned in Old Bay with a side of lemon garlic aioli. Awesome! ...sometimes I even impress myself with my culinary imagination. I'll definitely be back as the service and atmosphere matched the great food.
(5)
Lisa A.
I come here mainly for office or business type dinners in groups of 10 or more. They are very consistent in their service and quality of food. I like their Caesar salad, but love their chopped salads the best with plenty of avocados crispy chips and blue cheese. Of their appetizers, I like the shrimp the best; the chicken skewers are often overcooked and dry and their calamari is to die for. They make a decent filet and cooked to order but not what you would expect from a steakhouse but fair game. There salmon is done well and not overcooked. I haven't tried their chicken or vegetarian options. They offer great dessert selections and the chocolate cake with fresh whipped cream or their apple skillet pie is the best choices. Their ice cream sandwich cookie is okay and their key lime pie is good, too. All in all a good steady restaurant with reliability.
(4)
Hannah H.
My co-workers and I came to Wildfire for a work lunch. Part of the Lettuce Entertain You restaurant group, Wildfire offers a lunch and dinner menu, HH, gluten-free options, as well as a 'Club' menu for larger parties. I had their Thick Prime Angus Burger, which came with shredded lettuce and tomato, on a multigrain bun; this was served with french fries, a cup of cole slaw, and a pickle. I wasn't really a fan of the burger itself, as the bun was more on the dry end; the Angus patty was grilled, but it wasn't seasoned and overcooked, making it tough and charred. The fries were forgettable, and the cole slaw was a little bit more on the wet side. I loved the private room we were in, however, as our group was able to be apart from the main dining area. Service was friendly and efficient, and I liked the dark wood and the red decor. +overcooked burgers T___T +friendly staff +request for private room +located at the Glen
(3)
Betty C.
The Crispy Ahi Tuna appetizer was uninspried and bland. Not enough flavor on the dressed greens and the tuna itself was a bit tough. Wasabi cream was the only bright spot on the plate. Grilled red fish and shrimp with mango sauce, sauteed shredded vegetables and coconut rice was very tasty. Blood orange cosmopolitan was very flavorful but a tad too sweet. The Patriot Room all the way across the restaurant towards Lake Street was very quiet and a nice change of pace from the extremely loud main dining room. If you want quiet ask for that room if it is open.
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Plamena G.
I've been to Wildfire a handful of times and I've never been disappointed. I'm not a big meat lover, but I really enjoy their roumanian skirt steak! It's so DELICIOUS! The last two-three times I've been there, I've automatically ordered it. It's marinated perfectly, making it so juicy and flavorful. It comes with a side, and I would highly recommend their mashed potatoes. They're really good! The last time I went to Wildfire it was for a birthday. We brought a cake from home and we gave it to our waiter to bring out at the end of the night. It wasn't a problem.
(4)
Moni K.
I had my 10 year wedding anniversary here this month and I can't say enough good things about the quality of food and service and the great attention to detail that this restaurant put in making my special day even more special. Nicole, the parties and special events coordinator helped me plan the menu and the drink list as well as helped me decorating and setting the table. I am extremely thankful to her and the staff. This was a very beautiful day that I will remember for a very long time and I thank everyone one involved. The food is superb; you just cannot go wrong with the cheddar double stuffed potato, swordfish or the filet mignon. The key lime pie was a big hit. For red wine I highly recommend the St. Francis Sonoma red splash and Kendall-Jackson Riesling.
(5)
Christina O.
We had our rehearsal dinner here. The food was amazing and the staff was great! They were able to create alternate meals for those in our family who had food allergies. The chop salad is my favorite and they have wine flights!
(5)
Justin E.
Great dinner experience tonight. I made a reservation before coming, when we arrived we were immediately seated at a booth(which I requested when I made reservations). We walked right in to our table even with a dozen or so people waiting. Was very busy tonight and our server still managed to keep us happy. Prime rib was good, but a generous amount of fat on it. Double baked potato was amazing. Best I've ever had, the Mac and cheese was better than most places but not the best. Still saving the best for last. Desert was unforgettable, the vanilla bean bread pudding is life changing. You must save room for the bread pudding. We had a great experience, would love to come back more often but the price is high. Around $120 for the two of us, no appetizers but we had desert. Must try this place if give the chance
(4)
Susan D.
Best chopped Salad! My absolute favorite restaurant!
(5)
Christophe C.
Three minus, almost a 2. Meh. I come here sometimes to catch up with a friend for convenience but I'll say there are plenty of good steakhouses that are worth driving a bit out to get to. Last experience was getting some kind of fish for lunch, and the vegetable spread underneath was pretty messy and shapeless. I think if you want a big carb like spaghetti and meatballs this place could work for you. Haven't had their steak in a few years -- not too inclined to give it another shot, considering it was pretty unmemorable. But it is conveniently located, so maybe next winter.
(3)
Greg R.
First visit to the Glenview Wildfire for my brother-in-law's birthday dinner. Been to other locations before, with generally very good experiences...but (spoiler alert) there were a couple things that really knocked this review down the scale. It may have been an omen, but apparently there was an accident before we arrived that required paramedics...so that was fun(?) On the service end of things, it was mainly pretty good. Our waiter did a fine job taking care of everything. There were a couple oddly long waits for drinks and other things (like a kid's menu...the high chair should have been a dead giveaway). The one big service issue was the location of our table, which was crammed in directly in front of a major walkway into another section of the dining room, to the point where we were regularly being bumped into. The solution was to close the one door, which did nothing. Turns out people can open doors. Maybe that table should just not be there. Food-wise, I can only vouch for my steak primarily. The New York strip was nicely seasoned and seared. It maybe came out a hair past the medium rare I requested, but nothing worth complaining over. My wife had crab cakes, which were pretty mediocre in my opinion...seemed like a lot of filler going on. The big reason for the 1-star review was a couple reports the following day of some serious gastrointestinal upset from a couple members of our group. Apparently the cheeseburger and coconut shrimp were not the entrees to eat that night. Sorry...somebody has issues like that, you get 1 star. And it does pain me, as like I mentioned at the start, I have generally liked other locations.
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J M.
Had a fabulous anniversary dinner! Had drinks (martini flight, dirty martini with house vodka and the strawberry sidecar), house salads, filet mignon (medium and perfect!!), tomato mozz pizza and a blueberry pie for dessert. Everything was perfect! Our waitress shayna was great! Knew what we needed before we did. Had our dessert comped since it was our anniversary. That was wonderful! Thank you for a wonderful evening!!
(5)
Beatriz R.
HOLY SWEET BABY JESUS of all steak houses!! lol.. This place is hands down my favorite this year!!! I treated my honey for sweetest day dinner here and we just loved it. Hold on to your horses cuz the amount of food that we tried this night was a lot BUT TO DIE FOR!!.. Let's go right in to appetizers we ordered the Bison meatballs and I swear these suckers were just so tender and juicy and the tomato sauce that's over it is amazing!! Cooked beautifully. Our main course consisted in a Lamb porterhouse chops that we shared.. Cooked medium and they just tasted great literally fell off the bone. Just delicious! We paired that with the the creamed spinach which was okay I wasn't wowed or disappointed in it. We both order the filet mignon I topped mine with Parmesan cheese and paired it with the double baked cheese potato two words: HOLY COW! I swear I don't know what I love more the flavor of the steak or the little bed of bread that it was laid on top just absorbed all the meat from the steak it was just exquisite. He paired his with the au gratin potatoes and we all Know I LOVE potatoes that I had to steal some of his lol. and I was just blown away. The service was great friendly and the food came out promptly and in a timely manner. We also enjoyed some strong cocktails to enjoy our night. The restaurant it self is HUGE and beautiful nice romantic setting for the occasion. We absolutely loved evrything.. DID we finish?? I'm sure you're dying to know lol but NO took some home for left overs and it enjoyed it the next day. I don't know why I hadn't visited this place sooner. But all I know is I CAN'T WAIT TO GO BACK!!
(5)
Emmy S.
Great service. Great waitress. Nice place. The wait was not long. Has an outdoor area if your into eating outside.
(5)
Howard L.
This place has great food, a vibrant dining environment, great service, and reasonable prices. I was surprised I had not reviewed before, but the last time I was here, I just had a take-out turkey burger and chopped salad. We had lunch here today and it was yet another busy place for a weekday lunch. Wife had their grilled seafood salad, which was really fresh on the ingredients and which she really enjoyed. I had their mushroom crusted pork chop. It wasn't their best dish as the mushroom crust had a somewhat odd taste, but I attribute that to the dish style, and didn't knock off anything for it. Overall, simply a great place for a meal.
(5)
Craig W.
Always good. Food is always fresh and cooked to perfection. Love the tuna steak teriyaki. Outstanding!
(4)
Reebz P.
The service and atmosphere was really appealing. The food was good and our server was very accommodating to our special requests. I really wish I tried the crab cakes but there is always next time. My sister and I went here for lunch and ordered the Tavern Fish Sandwich with french fries that comes with a house made tartar sauce and the Cedar-Planked Salmon with mashed potatoes. Instead of the brown sugar soy glaze sauce that comes on the fish she asked for it to be blackened and really enjoyed it.
(4)
Chris C.
Love the corn bread here. But today's corn bread is cold... And ordered for turkey Rubin, but came the turkey sandwich ....
(3)
Dana J.
I came here with my family for my graduation party this past weekend. We had a family style meal with my own "personalized menu." Which I thought was the cutest thing. We had skirt steak, chicken, roasted veggies, calamari, spinach dip...I could literally go on. The food was delicious, I don't have one complaint at all. Our server (carla or karla) was EXCELLENT! Nothing makes me more happy than someone who appreciates their customers. She was so sweet and patient with such a big party, she did not get overwhelmed at all. We had a lovely dining experience, thank you.
(5)
Richard Y.
Double date night with friends here on a Sunday evening. The place was packed with the usual mosaic of suburbanites, ranging from Millennial-types on a date, to empty nesters, to families. Good, friendly service combined with tasty meals made for an enjoyable experience. The steak trio, prime rib, trout, and cod were all thumbs up. I dinged them a star for the prices-- $50 a head sans dessert and booze is pushing it.
(3)
Fred G.
Our family has been to Wildfire a lot, and we always have a great experience. We've all tried their steaks, pastas, salads and desserts. Every dish we've eaten has been delicious and surpassed expectations. In summary, Wildfire is a cozy, quaint, yet loud and fun restaurant that would be great for entertaining parents or a date who you want to impress.
(5)
Bradford M.
One of the things that surprised me the most was the awful seating. My party was seated at a table where apparently everyone in the restaurant had to walk by. My chair was bumped multiple times throughout dinner, but what was truly bothersome was having a group of patrons and the hostess arguing over their table right behind me. Granted, the patrons were being needlessly difficult because they didn't want to sit at a booth, but the hostess could have guided them away from people trying to enjoy their dinner instead of arguing for several minutes on the floor of the dining room.
(2)
Ali S.
A good restaurant, the food is good, nothing special. I ordered a Tuba Steak I didn't love it but my wife ordered Salmon which was delicious. I also ordered wild rice along and it was made well. Also the steamed veggies are good. The flavor is mouth watering and I usually stay away from veggies but this time I couldn't.
(4)
Miss Kari P.
Monday's fried chicken special was absolutely phenomenal!!! My only little issue with this establishment is that it's always so packed with people that the service is always mediocre. But I guess it's not the servers fault that they're unattentive if they have lots of tables to take care of. Maybe have more servers on the floor? That way I can get my side before I finish my meal.
(4)
Sameer R.
By far one of the best steaks out there. I would rate it better than Gibsons. Service is awesome and the ambience is great. Compare this to weber grill, but alot nicer and I feel a better menu.
(4)
Nicole P.
We went here tonight for my friends birthday and had a reservation for 745. We didn't end up getting seated until 815, but when we got there at 715 it was a madhouse so that's forgivable. It took 15 minutes to get a drink at the bar, but the bartender who was working the bar was super fast and friendly, he was just given the impossible task of building drinks with multiple addititives quickly without them tasting like total you know what. I would suggest maybe adding on a second bartender maybe just to get thru the busy rush. (There are two bartenders but during the rush one focuses on the bar and one focuses on the servers tickets. One more is needed in my opinion just for the rush. Maybe a manager who is qualified to bartender as well ) When we were seated, things need rather quickly. The food came out in a timely matter. I ordered the cedar prank salmon which was cooked perfectly. The mashed potatoes were yummy. Wildfire isn't my favorite and I don't understand how it got so wildly popular. Probably the Lettuce association has something to do with it. That being said, I would come back. I think it is over priced, even for a steakhouse. The prices seem steep. The seafood is WAY WAY overpriced. L Woods in lincolnwood hit the nail on the head with pricing. And since its five minutes away, it's way more with it. But for something different, wildfire will do. If I could, this would be 3.5 stars, but because the bartender (beard with salt and pepper) was so nice, it was rounded up.
(4)
Asparagus S.
Great food. One thing to watch for: When you order a steak cooked medium well or higher, they automatically butterfly it and cook it well done. So it basically comes to you half thickness and mostly grey. Order it medium rare and it will have a pink center and be pink, thick and delicious. Or just ask them not to butterfly it, if you want it cooked well. At least it will still be a full thickness steak. The surf and turf (filet with scallops) is great. The mushroom soup is great. The chopped salad is great.
(4)
Mary Lou K.
This restaurant just keeps getting better and better.. Stopped in for 1/2 price appetizers and they were all wonderful. Service was outstanding, and the drinks over the top. This is a first class establishment.
(5)
Mark K.
Food was meh. I got the prime rib kings cut steak medium rare plus. It came out warm not piping hot. Was bland and really needed the sauce on the side. I also ordered the coconut shrimp. Presentation is terrible. The only highlight of our meal was from the calamari appetizer. Will use lettuce entertainment gift card elsewhere.
(2)
Raji V.
Came here for a medication inservice from work. They had great salmon. You have to try the cedar planked salmon!
(3)
Irene C.
Overall, 4 stars. I have been to this location maybe 50 times. Sometimes it's 3 stars, such as last night, other nights, it's 5. What made last night 3 is my macadamia nut crusted halibut was slightly over done and the mushroom caps were served warm, not hot. Other than that, typically, great food and great service. Always see a lot of familiar faces with the waitstaff so looks like they keep their employees happy, which is key. Few items you can never go wrong with: Shrimp and Crab Bisque, incredible! So rich and full of chunks. The crab cakes, served with two cakes and they are pretty big. For the main course, couple of my favorites are: Filet Trio, always cooked as I asked and the crusts are amazing. On the lunch menu (not sure if it's on the dinner), the mini bison burger trio. Get these med-rare to medium. Don't go any higher otherwise you're losing out on a lot of the bison flavor. Overall, great food and service. Always consistent.
(4)
Russ A.
You can't go wrong with WildFire. Good quality tasty food with variety selection, whether you a surf or a turf lover. Also I need to mention their friendly attentive service. They do have a full service.
(5)
Eric K.
Okay, so what to you remember about going to a wedding? The FOOD of course! We had a small wedding, and the reception at Wildfire in Glenview (35 people). Nicole could not have made the process any easier. From pre-planing to packing up the left overs, the service was exceptional! Now, about the food! Our guests were blown away! We had Buffalo Meat Balls, Chopped Salad (OMG AMAZING!), a choice of either Roasted Chicken, Prime Rib or Cedar Plank Salmon and of course sides of veggies and potatoes. We must of had at least 5 servers in our room making sure we wanted for nothing! Our guest kept complimenting on how everything tasted amazing. The best part was how affordable it was for such a high quality dinning experience. Don't hesitate to check them out for any kind of large event. You will not be disappointed!
(5)
B P.
Boring menu but nice ambiance. This is yet another restaurant that serves an over the top 50 lbs of meat with a side of 10 lbs of potatoes.
(2)
Jay K.
I had a Porterhouse steak on New Years eve at the bar and the flavor of that steak was one of the best I have ever tasted. I have been to many of steakhouses in the burbs and the city and I'm still standing by my 'one of the best'. For them to cook that steak perfectly and get it to me hot was incredible given the super super packed restaurant. My wife had the medallion trio which was three filet's with you're choice of toppings. She loved it. The steaks here are about ten to fifteen dollars cheaper than a Ruth Chris or a Morton's which makes it a great value as well.
(5)
T C.
Fantastic! We had a great dinner experience. I made our reservation the day before. We found parking very easily. Usually we have to park pretty far away. We where seated about 5 minutes after we walked in. I asked for a booth, we where seated at a booth. Our server was great! She was so nice. We placed our order with her. The wait for our food wasn't long. Our food came out in about 15 minutes. The order was correct, my glass of wine had a good bouquet, the ambiance was elegant and welcoming. My Fiance & I had a great time!
(4)
Abel A.
I'm actually still sitting in Wildfire as I write this review. I came here for a birthday gathering and had a family-style kind of meal. There were chicken and portobello mushroom skewers and chopped salad for appetizers. The chopped salad was okay, but I didn't like the skewers. The meat on the skewers were so dry that the sauce that came with it couldn't even help. For the main dish, we were served mushroom crusted pork chops and cedar planked salmon. The side dishes were redskin mashed potatoes and wild rice. I normally don't care for salmon, so I won't comment on it. The pork chops were good. The problem was that they weren't cooked all the same. Some were medium, others were well done. It was delicious though (mine was cooked medium). The mashed potatoes was the best part though. Just enough butter to enhance the dish but still be able to taste the actual potatoes. The service was good. They handled all the kids well and made sure they were having a good time. I was wondering why there was a 40 minute break between appetizers and the main meal, but then I realized that it was because people arrived late and were still eating the appetizers so that wasn't the restaurants fault. I'd love to come back and try other things on the menu and probably will in the future.
(4)
Rob E.
The bison steak with coffee rub is absolutely fantastic. I never thought I would like bison but this was the most tender piece of meat I've ever had. My wife had the salmon, very good as well but I'm definitely a meat guy!!
(5)
Laura L.
The food was terrible - the mussels were undercooked, the fish was bland, and the prime rib was dry. And the swordfish steak, not a steak, a filet at best. Plus, it was on a bed of onions that overpowered the fish. Just terrible. The only thing I liked was my creamed spinach and the bison meatballs. This was definitely not worth the price and there are far better steakhouses out there. I wouldn't waste time or money going here again.
(1)
Sara S.
This is one of my favorite steakhouse. I always order the Martini or wine sampling and ribeye medallions. The server is always very attentive. Definitely a great place for steak!
(5)
Padma A.
2 words disappointing and overrated!! We were entertaining important clients from work and were booked in the Club room. The first 1/2 hour unfolded with the servers and bus boys rushing us through the appetizers, the minute a fork was down plates were removed etc We ordered crab cakes, fondue and calamari. The crabcakes lacked the meaty crab taste. Main course was a disaster, everybody got their plates except the guest of honour. The server came unapologetically and announced the chef burned the salmon, we all sat for 10-15 mins without touching our food till the last plate made it to the table. I shared the platter of lamb and pork chops with a colleague, my well done lamb was chewy and tasteless. For dessert, we got an assorted lot and i had some of the cheesecake and a cappuccino which was okay. At that point, the servers forgot about us and were watching live sports on TV. I had to go and ask them for our cheque. Certainly not going back to the chain of Wildfire restaurants.
(2)
Mary F.
Wonderful meal! I had the char-crusted ribeye steak (pepper & garlic), cooked to perfection, & roasted vegetables which included mushrooms, onions, cauliflower, zucchini, summer squash & Brussel sprouts. They are normally roasted with balsamic vinegar, but I had them use just olive oil, & they were really good! We arrived approx. 7pm on a Friday night with a party of two & were seated immediately. Our server was Marybeth. She was very knowledgeable about the menu, friendly & polite.
(5)
Will G.
Went for restaurant week and selected cheaper of prix fixe menus ($33 vs, $44). The atmosphere is attractive with wood paneling and low lighting, but the tables are very close and it can get noisy. The waitstaff was very professional (though ours recomended everything, and didn't have anything distinctive to point out about specific dishes). I expected a token salad, but their chopped salad was surprisingly good and very fresh.The entree of Beef Tenderloin was cooked to perfection and more than I could eat (3 fist sized peices) . Another person enjoyed the cedar planked salmon, though it was a smaller portion, We had the flourless chocolate cake for dessert which was excellent-- soft and moist, without feeling underdone. Would go back.
(4)
Diane G.
I like the style of the restaurant. Food is a little pricey but good. Stopped in for a late lunch after work meeting my daughter and sister. Waiter was very rude and set the tome for a negative experience. Next time I will weigh ,y other options.
(3)
Pamela L.
Great food! Atmosphere is very nice and service is great. I've been here several times and have loved everything I've had here! It's a bit pricey and that the only reason I didn't give 5 stars. I recommend this restaurant!
(4)
George J.
I love this place, great food and great service. They have so many great selections my personal favorites are their rib eye steak, chopped salad with the house dressing and the shrimp cocktail. Make sure you have a reservation as this place is always busy, save your self the long wait. They also have an amazing black berry mojito, it's not too strong and a great way to start off your night. Their steaks are always cooked to perfection especially if you're like me and like your steak medium/rare. If you're looking for a classy place with great service and great food you'll love Wildfire.
(4)
Emily S.
I went to Wildfire yesterday with my parents for my 22nd birthday. It's become a tradition to go every year for my birthday. My parents and I got there around 7, we didn't make a reservation so we just walked in. We were told the wait would be about 30-40 minutes so we waited at the bar to have some drinks. We then decided to just eat at the bar which was fine since it was pretty crowded. Chris was our server, he was working behind the bar. He offered us the specials of the day and was very nice! We started off with the chopped salad which was DELICIOUS! For my entree I got the New York strip cooked medium and a baked potato which is what I always get and it was perfect! I also got the triple layer cake for desert and Chris also brought me some Vanilla ice cream with berries as well! It was a very nice dinner and the food, and service was awesome! Chris is a very attentive bartender/server and I would recommend if anyone sits at the bar to ask for him! 5 stars :)
(5)
Jessica N.
I'd like to give more than two stars but I just couldn't. And here's why.... During my last visit, they were unable to cook the steak I ordered. The steak kept coming out raw, with blood coming out of it. I ordered medium and it took them 4 times to get my steak to cook properly. But even the fourth time, it was overcooked. With that said, I never got to eat my steak there. The dinner was lasting more than two hours and we had to leave. I had to take my steak home. The service on teh other hand was excellent. The waiter was attentive and very polite. Im sorry but if a restaurant can't even cook a steak, then they don't deserve more than two stars.
(2)
Andrea R.
We opted to come here for a recent date night for a few reasons: * We're a fan of the River North Wildfire * We had a LEYE gift certificate While I've never been able to score a reservation at the downtown location the day of, we had no issues getting day of reservations for a Saturday night. Score! When we first walked in I had to pinch myself to make sure we hadn't been transported home to South Florida. The entire restaurant was filled with senior citizens and this wasn't the early bird special. We had an 8:30pm reservation. Us youngsters started with a couple of martinis and wildfire's always delicious bread basket. After eyeing a grandma's scrumptious looking shrimp cocktail we opted to order one for an appetizer. And of course had to order our favorite chopped salad. As for my entree I stuck with my favorite halibut special, while my husband went the meat route. For some reason the halibut just didn't taste nearly as good as it does downtown. I found myself wishing I had ordered something else. My husband, on the other hand, seemed to like his steak. Service for the first hour we were there was extremely slow. However, once 9:30pm hit the entire restaurant cleared out and then we had our waitress's undivided attention. Overall, it ended up being an OK date night and it was nice to feel young among the crowd, but for future visits to Wildfire I think I"ll stick w/ their downtown location.
(3)
Steve M.
My Comfort Food This is the place that I enjoy coming to for a good quality steak or burger with great casual atmosphere. It is close to where I used to work so it was always a treat to come here for a work event or for lunch. I most recently came here after a round of golf and what a treat it was to sit down, have a cocktail and then enjoy a nice rib-eye steak after a long hard day on the golf course. They also have a pretty darn good ceasar salad which my wife and I will split. To start things off they serve you warm bread including cornbread which is delicious and if you want, you can even ask for more. After the meal is over I always save room for dessert. I learned that from my dad. He was a genius when it came to stuff like that. The staff is always friendly, courteous, and attentive so if you're looking for a nice meal with great atmosphere then this is the place to come to.
(4)
Kerri H.
Went here for dinner last night and we were underwhelmed by the experience, especially after having dropped $145 for dinner for two, including two beers, no wine, one dessert. He had rib eye, which was fabulous; I had the mixed seafood grill, which consisted of flavorless seafood and powerful sauces that gave one no opportunity to taste the seafood had it actually had any flavor. Chocolate cake and sweet potato sides were delicious. Service was just ok. Server over poured my beer, leaving a soppy mess on the paper napkin under the glass and a huge head of foam on the beer. Would have been nice if server had brought another napkin to clean up the mess. Checked on us once about ten minutes after someone else served us our meals. Meh, wouldn't go back. Too many other options at that price point. Can get a fantastic rib eye at $30+ lots of other places, and a McDonald's fish-wich as good as the seafood served here at 10 million+ other places, at a much lower price.
(2)
Benjamin L.
Everything about this place was wonderful. I am a fan and will return.
(4)
Cynthia R.
We had a great experience! It was a Friday night and was packed, so luckily we had made a reservation. Service was a little slow, but we weren't in a hurry and since it was busy, completely understandable. The only reason I'm giving 4 stars instead of 5 is I feel like, since we were so cool and laid back, our server took that as a license to kind of ignore us and give her other tables more attention. Whatever though. It was all good. There were 2 couples and each shared a salad. Not sure what the other couple got, but they liked theirs alot. My husband and I shared a greek salad. You MUST do yourself a favor and order this. I could have eaten that salad all night, and been satisfied with just that! Both me and the other lady got the mushroom stuffed salmon, which was heavenly. Amazingly delicious. I got the roasted veggies on the side, which were delicious, and my friend got the au gratin potaoes, about which she RAVED. Her husband couldn't and wouldn't keep his grubbly little hands out of her potatoes. My husband got the NY Strip, medium rare. It was perfectly prepared and exceptional! He had the sauteed mushrooms on the side, and I tell you, I've never had mushrooms so flavorful. The other guy got the 8oz filet and really loved it. He ate every single bite. We live in the city and are used to extraordinary restaurants, so it was nice to get such great food in the burbs.
(4)
Olivia S.
My husband and I decided to finally try out wildfire for the first time, the atmosphere was so nice and comfortable. We went on a Saturday at 9pm and got seated right away. We started with the pretzels which were so good. They came with beer cheese sauce as well as a honey mustard sauce which were both yummy! For our meals, I had the filet mignon with au gratin potatoes and the hubs had lobster and a petite filet mignon with mashed potatoes. Neither one of us had any complaints! I had 2 glasses of the La Crema Pinot noir and my husband had the home special scotch beer. Both, again, we're fab! I was shocked at the wine list. The selection was beautiful for my palette! We left incredibly stuffed and had no room for desert. We will be going back again very soon! After one visit, we are already thinking about having out 5 year anniversary party in June at wildfire. I would also like to mention, the service was the best service we had in a long while. I cannot remember our servers name, but he was so helpful, friendly, and very personable! We left talking about what a fantastic experience we had!
Absolutely our favorite fine dining locale for special events. Best steak I've ever had, and baked potatoes as big as your head. My parents, who are notoriously fussy loved it as well. Too notch service too. If you cue them in you're celebrating a birthday, they will bring out a dessert with a candle!
(5)
Dominick M.
Best pork chops, calamari and chopped salad I have ever had in my life. Thick cut, parmesan crusted, perfectly cooked chops served sitting in its own juice--not dry like most other places. You can sense the quality in the calamari--lightly breaded, but hearty and fresh. The quality at Wildfire really is just a step above area competition. Ive heard complaints about the service at times but I have never had a problem. I highly recommend Wildfire if you're looking for an enjoyable, satisfying quality meal in a classic supper club/ steakhouse atmosphere.
(5)
Kristine N.
Greek salad: 5/5. Generous portion, be sure to share and ask for light on the dressing. Chicken Moreno: 4/5. Moist chicken breasts, sauce is very flavorful yet light, and the artichokes & arugula balance out the textures. Macademia crusted halibut: 5/5. Huge piece of fresh halibut from Alaska. The crust is crispy and the lemon butter sauce is smooth and so so good. Came with asparagus and mixed veggies which were a little oily but delicious nonetheless. Triple chocolate cake: 5/5. Service was iffy. Got there at 3:30 PM so it's not like they were during their peak rush hour. We were taking a long time to catch up and I could tell our server was getting annoyed and impatient. It's 5:30 PM dude, calm down. A little pricy but worth the experience.
(4)
Marjorie B.
I think the quality of beef has gone in the tanker. I have vowed not to go back. The meat is so tough. For what you pay I would think they would purchase better quality of meat. But the Cosmos's are fabulous!
(2)
Young K.
Overall, a very good dining experience. I ordered the steak and my friend ordered a pasta dish. The food was pretty good but we really enjoyed the ambiance. It just felt so classy, and it is very reasonably priced during lunchtime.
(4)
Wendy E.
YUMMY!!! Went here for my daughter's 17th birthday. We had the mini filet special which was three mini filets with a topping of our choice-I had the horseradish, black peppercorn and parmesan. All were fantastic but especially the horseradish!!!! My daughter had mashed potatoes and I had scalloped potatoes and my son had some mac and cheese. Ohhhhh, the mac and cheese. One nibble was enough to satisfy me, just right. Since it was my daughters b-day we got three desserts-since she could not choose. We had the apple bake, the key lime pie cheesecake and the chocolate cake...all were wonderful. The service was a bit fast...moved us right a long so the next table could get in...but the food was still fantastic and worth it. Very pricey.
(5)
Peter G.
A superb restaurant. I ordered the New York Strip (which was cooked and seasoned perfectly). I also ordered a blood orange cosmo. This drink was great. A little on the sweet side but great. I recommend this drink to people who like cosmos. This drink was a refreshing twist on the classic cosmo. For desert I ordered Key Lime Pie. A homemade crust with a tangy cream filling. Overall, this was a great restaurant and I will definitely come again.
(5)
Faith R.
The last time I was here it was great and that was 10 years ago. With other downtown steak houses now kicking their ass they are now surviving on an older crowd. It was so-so. I ordered the Baked Goat Cheese that could have had more Goat cheese in it. And the Filet Trip with Horseradish crusts. The steak was okay I've gotten better from whole foods. And the crust was mushy. I don't think I'll be coming back. The best thing about this place is the music in the background.
(2)
Katherine L.
Wildfire has such a vast menu that it can really satisfy anyone in your party. I've been there for family outings, lunch with friends, and professional events. I recently tried their grilled veggie salad (grilled brussel sprouts, onions, mushrooms, squash, red peppers, cauliflower), which was charred and seasoned to perfection. There was a green salad that came lightly dressed in the middle, and I ordered a side of tenderloin to add a protein. Another favorite is their bbq chicken and sweet potato (which seems to weigh about 1 lb or 2). I typically end up bringing half my meal home as leftovers, but it tastes even better the next day after its marinated a little more. Great place for any occasion. I highly recommend making reservations on Open Table.
(4)
A C.
Filet Mignon is great. Flight of wine to go with it is also a great deal (rather than getting a glass). Service is decent, wait times is not long at all, especially if you go during non-peak dinner times.
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Mike K.
I'm still digesting my blue cheese crusted prime rib but I can tell you that I'm already looking forward to the next slab of meaty goodness cooked to perfection. This may be too rich for some people and it is something I can only get on special occasions. The sides were good and the French onion soup was great. All in all a great way to spend our anniversary.
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Becky N.
The best prime rib this side of Wisconsin!!! Ask for Chay the bartender, he can't be any sweeter!!! Will be back soon! Yummy.
(5)
Val V.
Great food! Every time delicious and served with maner! Love their wildfires chopped salad!
(5)
Jesse M.
Went to Wildfire for birthday. Got the NY Steak it wasn't the greatest steak expected it to be better. Still was good but not for the price. The mash potatoes tho are the best I've ever had anywhere
(4)
neela j.
Poor poor service every time- we have gone 4-5 times now. But the food is consistently good- the chopped salad and filet steak outstanding. I wish they would get better service- would keep going back!!
(1)
F J.
Had lunch here a few weeks ago and the service, food and martinis all was great
(4)
Ken And Laura M.
I gave it three stars because the food we had was good. My bison burger was over cooked (I asked for medium-well, not well done) and I did not want to ask for another because we had 7:30pm reservations via OpenTable and we still waited 25 minutes to get a seat. We arrived 10 minutes before our 7:30pm reservations. It doesn't appear that reservations help the customer, only the restaurant for purchasing demands, I guess. It was already too late to be eating, in my book, to send the burger back. Yet the place was 80% full on a Tuesday night. So, for 2 sandwiches off the dinner menu and 2 glasses of Rodney Strong wine and tip it was $62.
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Ann V.
You can't go wrong at this place. The steaks are amazing. And the starter cornbread...probably the best I've had! Being a suburban location, the crowd is generally older or families, but what else would you expect? I had the filet medallion duo, which was delicious. Their crusts are scrumptious and served just right. The broccoli with lemon was subpar. I would advise against it compared to their other sides.
(4)
Natalie S.
I don't know what happened. But tonight, the food was a gigantic miss for me. We were in with my extended family and since we had a party of 10, they put us in a private room in the front. Score! The evening was off to a great start! All downhill from there... I had an Ellington combo, garlic shrimp and a petite NY strip with a Parmesan crust. It was a big BLAH. The crust wasn't at all crusty and was just a mushy pile of whatever. I asked for it rare and it was brought to me somewhere between medium rare to medium. The shrimp were overcooked and shriveled. For $36, an absolute waste of money and calories. The highlight of the meal? The cookie and ice cream at the end. Of all the LEY restaurants, I think this one is one of the worst.
(2)
Laura W.
Steve was an amazing server! He was attuned to out needs and attentive. He had a wonderful sense of time management and knew when to come and ask if we were going ok or refill drinks. He was also very personable and had a great sense of humor! I would highly recommend him and Wildfire!
(5)
Beth S.
We love going to wildfire to celebrate almost anything... It's a nice treat and the quality is amazing without breaking the bank (compared to other steakhouses). I love the Frank Sinatra feel and ambiance in there if that makes sense but it feels lush and dramatic inside while cozy at the same time. The filet wellington is the Saturday special and the first time my husband and I ordered it we fell in love with it. I cannot say we've had a bad meal here in the several dozen times we've dined here.
(5)
Scott P.
Great food, great service and reasonable prices! I like the filet and the chopped salad!
(5)
Will B.
I give them a 5 for variety. Burgers, steak tips, steak, and RIBS!!! The Ribs are my favorite!!!! Solid sides and solid service!
(5)
Sidnei S.
I come here every once in a while, on business or with the wife with and without kids. Everything is good here ... Caesar salad is delicious, the beef - anyone - are always juicy and cooked to perfection, warm red inside as I like it. Portions are large which allows you to go family style unless you want to take something home. Service is not superb but is decent and we never leave disappointed. Affiliation to Lettuce Entertain You just makes everything even better.
(4)
Alex J.
Great service. We always enjoy Brian C. And Kevin R. You all know the food is consistent but with one of these two servers your evening will be perfect. Had a great dinner last night and Brian made the evening a pleasure.
(5)
Brian K.
I love this place! You can just feel this is the kind of place AL Capone or Frank Sinatra would have come to get a big juicy Midwest steak if they were alive today!! This place honestly puts most of the others to shame, and I have been to almost ALL of them! Good prices, better service and GREAT food, many convenient locations, and the Glenview location almost never has a wait time. Come at 6pm, no reservation and get table just like that!
(5)
David R.
I recently enjoyed dinner here for the first time in several years and it was far better than most of my lunch experiences. The service and the steak (ribeye) were both solid. The desserts were a standout as usual: for me, a few bites of the key lime tart and a full slice of Door County cherry pie all to myself. Mmm mmm. The big star of my meal was the beet salad though. This compilation has been done at a million places, but all the elements--beets, greens, almonds, goat cheese, and dressing--were perfectly balanced and attuned so that the overall package was immensely satisfying. So much so, in fact, that I returned this afternoon and ordered the larger version for lunch. I paired it with their calamari appetizer, which was pretty middle-of-the-road. The salad was a little disappointing, as the chef had a heavy hand with the dressing this time. But overall their version is still a very good one.
(4)
Feisty E.
Solid, baby! Been many, many times, always for dinner - so nice to have it in the area instead of schlepping downtown. Like everything (a valet in the middle of an empty, football field-sized mall parking lot... you've got to love North Shore, lol). Service is always great - even when the place is packed and we've been there on NYE... twice. To start, the house rolls are delicious, we devour the dark ones in seconds. Great appetizers - like calamari and beer mussels best. Chopped salad, yummy! Huge portion (large is enough for 4-6 people to share as a side). We always have a very good luck with steaks and prime rib as well - and fish. Normally get one of each on visits. For those who think meat is bland at WF - when you have a premium quality meat cut, you DON'T over-season it - right? Just a few peppercorns and tiny pinch of salt will do - if you want to taste salt, butter, A1+ well liquor and god-knows what on your steak, I'd say head to Applebees. Otherwise, get your meat rare to medium-rare at WF and enjoy unaltered as its intended to be. May not be terribly complex dishes/sauces, but it's just good food. The kind that would take one forever to prepare at home- so what more does one want? Deserts, nothing particularly awe-inspiring but tasty and large enough to share. I wish there was some flourless dark chocolate type thing to finish the meal but a cobbler with ice cream is nice too. One thing that is silly (and really I wish I remembered not to get it, for the 20th time .... but lookie how cute... 4 little martini glasses) is the flavored martini sampler flight. Sugar water with not much liquor. But the reg. vodka martinis are fine so are vodka tonics, and you have your beer of course. I also think WF is a decent value for the price, esp. items like chopped salad and king cut prime rib. We've been lucky to get consistent quality here, so when we strayed to L Woods (all right) or Myron and Phills (nightmarish) we often wished we'd come to WildFire. I do appreciate the old world feel, the soft light, the dark wood and the bustling, lively rooms and abundant space. Thumbs up, going back end of this month... please save a BOOTH for us... or this review will have a three star edit... *just kidding. sort of*
(4)
Kat A.
One of my fave salads are from here- the chopped salad! A large salad can feed 3 of us for 2 days. I usually order a filet or prime rib. Their crusted filets are always yummy. A side of roasted vegetables are a healthy, tasty alternative to some of their other options. During lunch they serve cornbread which is delish. Sometimes they still have some left during dinner so I usually ask just in case!
(4)
Joelle S.
One of my all time favorite places!! I love WILDFIRE! From the bar to dessert, there isn't a bad item on the menu. My daughter and I often split items so we get a better variety of items. This time we each had a salad, mine was the Beet & Goat Cheese Salad which was awesome, she had the side Caesar, which is always an excellent choice. We then split the Horseradish Cheeseburger, medium (as they won't do medium rare), but here, a medium burger is cooked perfectly! One of my favorite meals is the to start off with the Shrimp & Crab Bisque, then the Wildfire Chopped Salad the house specialty! Has roasted chicken, avocado, tomatoes, blue cheese, bacon, scallions, corn, tortilla strips; tossed with citrus lime vinaigrette. Then the Roumanian Skirt Steak served with either mashed potatoes or wild rice. If I'm in the mood, dessert: Seasonal Berry Crisp. Pair this up with a house red wine and it is the perfect dinner! There is outdoor seating weather permitting.
(5)
Tim S.
I think i would come back here again and have something other than the prime rib. The service was ok but i know our waitress was juggling a lot of tables. She was very pleasant. Im a prime rib snob and this one was just ok. Not a lot of flavor and i guess I'm one of the few not crazy about the mashed potatoes they serve. Nice atmosphere, clean, and cozy, just nothing memorable. Cherry mojito was amazing!
(3)
Mister M.
I don't know what it is exactly. I want to like this place because all of my friends seem to think that it's fantastic. I have been to various Wildfire locations about a half dozen times, always with a group. Never my choice. I just don't know what all the fuss is about. My last experience was probably the worst, but it still represents the restaurant fairly well. We started with appetizers and drinks, and I must say bad service from the start. I hate it when a server gives the impression that you are taking up their valuable time. Chopped salad is what it is. Now i'm not a big fan of chopped salads, but after this rather large bowl of mixed greens and whatever else they throw into it is mixed with the dressing, it kind of comes to the plate like slop for pigs. Maybe that is too harsh, but it just seems to be a mess of a salad. No refined dining here. Kids had burgers, no big deal, seafood entrees at the table were given thumbs up. I had the Prime Rib. It was not very good. Huge piece of garlic rubbed mediocrity. My wife had the char crusted ribeye. She whispered in my ear that it tasted like it had been cooked over gasoline. I tasted it and to my astonishment, IT DID TASTE LIKE GASOLINE!. Of course it was the char crust that they applied, straight out of a box. You know, the pre-mixed Char Crust pouches that you see at the grocery store? Very disappointing and perfectly ruined steak. The best thing at Wildfire are the Cottage Fries. Thick slices of Russet Potatoes cooked Cottage Fry style with fresh rosemary. Those things are good! But not enough to recommend this place.
The service is amazing and so is the food. Had a private event in the patriot room and everything went super smooth
(5)
Donna P.
Food okay - problem is I am trying to quit smoking and they would not permit me to use my electronic cigarette in the restaurant. I don't understand there is no smoke only vapors. I do understand why restaurants banned regular cigarettes - but the e cigarette - ridiculous.
(1)
Shaun S.
Celebrated our third anniversary here last week as we had two Lettuce Entertain You gift cards and it's about 3 miles from home. Most of the time we just do carry out from Wildfire as my wife loves their chopped salad and we'll combine that with something I prepare. For tonight that wasn't an option. So made our reservation through Yelp and it worked seamlessly. We arrived a few minutes before our time and were immediately seated. Our server was very friendly and she walked us through their specials, etc. The Menu seemed larger than normal, and it was due to something like Chicago Restaurant Week. In the end she ordered the roasted chicken and I did a special, the braised spare rib. Both were great and along with one of their salads (she ordered it... don't remember what it was!) We had a real nice meal. I would have gone for the molten chocolate cake, but she wanted the peanut butter pie... and well, it's an anniversary, so she wins! :) I know there are many reasons to go into the city to eat, but you have to remember there are also reasons to stay in the 'burbs. Wildfire fit that need this last week!
(4)
Richard O.
I have to say for the most part this place is nothing special. I had recently tried the sea bass here and I was impressed. Mostly because it was not a filet, when the fish arrived hole minus the head I was surprised. A whole fish sliced open with lemon and rosemary inside. The fish was outstanding but it left me wondering where's the head. Next time leave the head please.
(3)
Amy M.
The food was amazing and the service was fantastic! I highly recommend this restaurant.
(5)
Tricia D.
Mmmm. You can't go wrong with a meal that starts off with fresh, hot-out-of-the-oven cornbread... with actual pieces of corn in it. The salmon I ordered with my spinach salad was so fresh and perfectly cooked. It had a nice cedar-plankedness to it that I may have fabricated in my head, but it was delicious! The chocolate chip cookie a la mode beckoned to me for dessert, and I only wish I could top off every meal with something like that. Service was fantastic: not too overbearing and not too flighty. Wildfire was mad bustling at 1:30pm today. Business seems good!
(4)
Johnny R.
A-OK! Solid.
(4)
Don F.
We liked the place. We just moved to the area and having trouble finding a place we like. This place was good. We tried the special Duck and it done very well. My Skirt steak was also very well done. The sides were good and tasty. We were seated next to a few big groups and as others have said it was loud and busy, but everyone does want to go to good restaurants.
(4)
Fred F.
excellent food and good service at a high but reasonable price. i have eaten at several locations but this is the best one that i have been to. highly recommend!!
(5)
Charity M.
Awesome half price wine bottles on Monday score! A bit pretentious bug good prices. Lots of yummy food to choose from. I'll be back for sure.
(4)
John G.
We have lived in the Glenview area for a couple of years now, we also visit the dominics in the same mall quite often. I go to restaurants like Wildfire for business all the time and always thought I could do without the snobbery that might come along with it. This weekend when deciding where to go we decided to give it a try and we were extremely surprised. Not by the food which was excellent, but with the service. We were there on a Saturday, which is an extremely busy day without reservations and we were accommodated. The manager not only helped greeting us but since she found out it was our first time there she was extremely helpful and welcoming. You can tell a lot about an establishment by the way the employees feel about working there and both the manager and our server seemed to be enjoying their time. The place is busy, so reservations are recommended. It is kid and big party friendly. The prices is a little bit on the higher side, but the quality does merit it. Our stakes were cooked to perfection and their service was superb. I had a chance to try three of their rubs and I am totally in love with the mushroom one, but the parmesan is not far behind. A lot better than similarly priced places. If you want to get together with a group of friends or take a client out, don't hesitate to call ahead. You will get great food and amazing service.
(4)
Dave S.
Here is what I suggest: bison filet! Order it as suggested medium rare with a coffee rub. I was completely blown away by this cut! i was so blown away that I am having a hard time remembering what the rest of the meal was like. They could have served me a side of turds on bread but oh my... such a tremendous cut of meat!!!! i am not sure if they were going for the old style look in the massive dining room but that is what was accomplished. Our server did a good job taking care of us. Hell I could have sat in a folding chair in the parking lot and got my food myself as long as i was able to get that amazing bison filet!!!!! As far as the rest of the meal is concerned, I know I had the seafood bisque to start it out and I think i had a side of redskin mashed potatoes. The soup was good and the potatoes must have done the trick because I finished them. Oh that meat.... (Visions of succulent dead animal are dancing in my head right now!) Have I mentioned the bison filet yet?
(4)
Antonio B.
I personally love this place, I love the food here.the filet Mignon is to die for just melts. I would give it 5 stars, but my wife doesn't love this place so i had to give it four. The presentation on the dishes or so so, it taste better than it looks. Worth the trip out here for sure. I'm always askin the wifey to go here when were looking for some chow.
(4)
Rafael F.
Had the 10oz Filet Mignon with Au Gratin Potatoes. The filet was under-flavored. I like my steaks flavorful so if you are into flavor, this place is not your place. The potatoes were A-OK nothing special. My parter had the petite 7oz Filet Mignon and said that same thing unflavored and bland. She had the mashed potatoes which were good. We ordered a side of Macaroni and Cheese and better believe me they taste like them came out of the Lipton Pasta Sides no joke! At the end we ended up paying 85 bucks for everything and wen't home disappointed. However, the restaurant is very nice dim lit environment. But the food is A-OK not worth the prices put it that way.
(2)
Yanyao N.
This is a great place for a lazy late Sunday afternoon lunch. There is ample parking in the lot and plenty of room inside the restaurant. Cozy up on a dark leather booth with your friends and chirp the afternoon away over iced teas. I really enjoyed the food. The shrimp and crab bisque is fantastic, with the added bonus of there being corn and red peppers in it. Mmm. The side salad is a little expensive for the amount you get, but it does have artichokes and eggs on there and Wildfire's fabulous red wine vinaigrette. By the time I was done with those (and nibbled on some calamari - a little too breaded for my taste), I was pretty much full. I still managed to eat half of the BLT melt I ordered though. And it might be my second favorite BLT ever, containing white cheddar AND arugula (score!) and lots of bacon (mmm, bacon)... there really couldn't be anything better. Finished off with a slice of their in season blueberry peach pie with peach ice cream. The pie was a little cold but had beautiful big chunks of peach inside. I maybe should have ordered a whole pie to take home but settled for my leftovers and a bottle of their red wine vinaigrette instead. Our waitress was an absolute doll! She was extremely knowledgeable on the menu items and helpful. I was so happy with the service and will most likely be back because I want that BLT melt (and enough LEYE diner points to do the dinner for 4 at L2O). :D
(4)
Elizabeth R.
One of my favorite restaurants. I have never had a bad meal here, and usually order the strip steak. Key lime pie is delicious.
They have a huge gluten free menu! And even have gluten free bread to bring out to the table. The steak is delicious, of course. They also have a good gf flourless chocolate cake - yum, so nice to be able to have gf dessert. I look forward to trying some of their other GF items
(5)
Crystal Z.
Can never go wrong with a little Wildfire, and never leave without having a Stormy Night Martini.
(4)
Tia B.
I tried to have an early dinner here on a Tuesday night. I arrived at 4:45pm and sat at the bar. I waited over 15 minutes before anyone acknowledged my presence. Who I assume to be my server came over and asked what I'd like to drink. I asked for a menu and some water. Another 10 minutes later a different server came with menu but no water. I was afraid to let her walk away without ordering because I was limited on time and had an appointment at 6. So I made her wait while I decided what to order. By this time it was 5:20. I finally received water around 5:30. No one spoke to me or even came to check on me. I noticed a bunch of servers standing in the corner laughing and not working. My burger did not come out until almost 6! I still didn't see my original server again. I was so frustrated that I had to ask them to wrap up my burger to go because I was out of time. Finally my original server was walking past my table, still not acknowledging me, and I asked him for my bill. Mind you, the restaurant was not even close to busy. When I arrived at 4:45 there were barely 5 people in the bar. As I was ready to leave at 6 it was finally filling up but I still didn't see any signs of urgency from the staff. I paid my check and, no, the server did not get a tip. This is not the first time I've received poor service from this Wildfire. I decided to give this location another chance, but now I'm finished. The last time I had to send undercooked food back to the kitchen the manager gave me a gift card. Needless to say a gift card does not make up for poor food and service. I won't be spending my money or time here ever again.
(1)
Meghan R.
This is one of my favorite restaurants in the north shore. I have been here several times for lunch, dinner, baby showers, and wedding showers. The experience is always more than pleasant. The wait stuff is always so friendly and attentive no matter the occasion. The food is absolutely delicious from their corn bread, to the chopped chicken salad, to their blue cheese burger. Yum! Can't go wrong with this place and location.
(4)
Kim F.
Our go to favorite for any "special" occasion or date night. The filet medallions are delicious! Service is usually very good. I would definitely recommended making a reservation if you're going to come here, as there is almost always a wait.
(5)
Nancy A.
We went there after my daughters graduation. When I called earlier in the week to ask if we needed a reservation for 6 people, I was told no. When we arrived the hostess was rather abrupt and said that we should make a reservation next time. We were seated in a nice dining room but it was very cramped and there were no spaces between the tables and chairs. I kept having to move my chair to allow the waitress to get to a few tables in the corner. Extremely slow poor service. It took over 15 minutes to even get water or place a beverage order. They only came over after I went to the front desk to ket them know we haven't been waited in yet. The server was very nice but extremely scattered. Really didn't need to have a clue on the order progression. After waiting a half an hour we finally asked her to take our main entree order. All in all very strange. The food was expensive and while it tasted good it looked like it was slapped in the plate in hurry. The side of mushrooms we had were so shriveled. After dinner the waitress was nice and brought a celebratory dessert for my daughter but she never asked if anyone else wanted to order dessert or wanted coffee. We had to remind her of this. Then it took another 10 minutes for her to find the dessert tray. A very expensive mediocre tasting dinner and horrible service. The entire meal took 3 hours All this on a day at was supposed to be very special. We will never return to this place.
(1)
Lily P.
Great place to have a family event or a formal dinner. Our internship dinner was here. The service was great and the staff was very nice. Lets see about the food, the steak was great (medallions were good), the porkchops were seasoned right and came with a delicious order of snow peas. Their cobb salad (and other salads) were amazing and made me want consider skipping the entree. Eggplant was good here too. This is like your normal steak house, nice place where the food is above average and you won't be disappointed in the portion, quality, and normally pleasantly surprised by how great it is. I like the mixtures they use for the salads and sauces they pair up with the meats. The cheese cake and the chocolate cake are just HUGE rich slices of heaven....so try to save room for that.
(4)
Jimmy J.
It is good place for lunch with solid sandwiches and great sides salads at decent prices.
(4)
Charles M.
Not cheap, but an excellent restaurant. Good value. I have never been disappointed.
(5)
John L.
Must comment on this review: "I've been here twice and for a steakhouse, their bbq chicken is better than their topped steak, that's sad. Oh and the salad is better than the steak too. However, the atmosphere is like any respectable steakhouse, a bit like how I imagine Titanic was designed." Ummmmm........you must have come to Wildfire at 4am when it was closed.
(5)
Flix F.
The chopped salad is so good. Only Wildfire and Corner Bakery have such.
(5)
neil c.
Several years later, I finally got a chance to try Wildfire for dinner without the whole 'wedding rehearsal dinner'. In fact, I've been there twice in the past couple of months - and I plan on coming back when I'm at my parents house again in the future. I am going to say that right off the bat, they are getting a -1 star for having a 'martini' list that includes 0 actual martinis! (Don't believe me, look here: wildfirerestaurant.com/s… ). Pedantism out of the way, I can get on to the review proper. Their cocktails are tasty, even if they aren't martinis! The food here has been quite excellent. I've had both their normal wet-aged new york strip steak and their dry aged strip steak. While I am not 100% sure the second was WAY better than the first, it was fantastic. But the first one was too. Just something to think about. Besides the steak here, I've tasted some of their chicken and fish entrees, and they were all delicious, and well cooked. That impresses me more than the steak, I have to say, since a good steak is 75% about the piece of meat, and then 25% about not screwing it up. Cooking fish and chicken is pretty much the reverse ratio... Desserts, appetizers and salads are also delicious in my experience. Service here is good, and friendly, and the prices, while not cheap, are not terrible, especially considering the amount of food you get. (Note: this is something that astounds me every time I go back to Chicago - the amount of food you get on your plate seems to be about 50% more than at home in SF). Anyway, I do recommend coming here if you are in the area - and I'm sure the other restaurants in the chain are equally good, since Lettuce Entertain You is good like that. I also recommend making a reservation, since it's popular.
(4)
Larry C.
Awful. Awful. Awful. Hair in food .. Disgusting!
(1)
Michael C.
So our evening was pretty much a rating of three but the manager Jill made it a five over all. The only reason I gave this review a four was because of the noise level. A lot of big family's and groups come here I heard. So we had a reservation for 8pm. If you don't make a reservation and complain, it's no ones fault but your own. It's a restaurant! We were called at 7:45, Nice! Except we were brought to our table and they were still cleaning it. How embarrassing for them. I sometimes kind of expect excellence, and was a little disappointed at that but i brushed it off as no big deal even as they hostess made us walk back to the front which wasn't too far at least. Three minutes later we were guided back to our seats. The waitress did an outstanding job through the whole night and was very polite. I give here a five star rating with a $20 dollar tip. We order our appetizers and within a couple minutes we had them right in front of us. It was something simple, a salad for her and hand tossed pizza starter for myself. I'm not big on seafood which is most of what they have for starters along with two choices of soup which I didn't care for. We both order the Romanian Steak which was outstanding. It was like an orgasm in your mouth; the juices explode in your mouth. Also ordered the mashed potatoes and macaroni and cheese which both had the same effect. At the end of the meal my insides felt like they were having a party. I was completely stuffed and couldn't get another bite. Our bill cam out to be about $90. I asked the waitress out of curiosity if they gave military discounts. She wasn't sure and would ask. The manager came back and checked my ID and said they didn't have anything set up for the military but she would see what she can do. She gave us a pretty good discount and free dessert to go. We also talked for a little bit and found out she was a veteran also with six years served and her husband was retired from the service. It was pretty cool to speak with her and very nice how she treated us. She just added to the great experience we had that night.
(4)
Lynn S.
When you want a delicious meal with excellent service, Wildfire is one of the tops on my list. I love the planked salmon -- it's so flavorful. Typically, everything we order is very tasty. Their chopped salad is great, and their desserts are so yummy. You do need to make reservations if you want to be assured of getting a table without waiting. But that's because it's such a great place. Since everything is a la carte, the pricing can make a dent in your pocketbook, but it's definitely worthwhile. It's always a treat to have a meal at Wildfire.
(5)
Kelly E.
I really had low expectations since this is a franchise. but an upscale one at that, and I really had a LOVELY experience here. Filet Mignon is in my top 3 for sure. Waitress was excellent, explained all the specials and menu, and was really nice. The atmosphere was classy, elegant and cozy. Wait time was about 20 minutes without a reservation, but the bar area is awesome and it seemed more like 5 minutes, and I actually wanted to stay in the bar longer. I'll be back!
(5)
Alex H.
i've went the past two years for my birthday dinner with my family. The atmosphere is classy and high quality. The staff and service is perfect. It is usually packed to capacity. I have gotten the Grilled Salmon, BBQ Ribs and BBQ Chicken. They were all amazing and it's one of my favorite restaurants!! It's a little pricey especially with large groups....
(5)
Brian G.
We got a reservation - we went for an Friday afternoon late lunch. The place was empty. (Still glad we got the reservation) Food was really not so good. We got the cornbread appetizer- this was good. I got the 'special' burger - which was a swiss stuffed burger with mushrooms. The waiter never asked how I wanted it cooked. It came out looking like a flat pancake of a burger. I generally avoid buns that look store bought & don't eat ice berg lettuce. So, I ended up eating a bit of my burger. I ordered a side of creamed spinach - instead of the fries. Turns out this was a good choice. But the spinach was nothing amazing. Pickle spear was decent. Meanwhile, my partner ordered the Tuna Sandwich. Maybe we didn't read the menu well. She received Egg Salad with a bit of tuna in it. The bread was good. The egg salad with tuna was not so good. The fries were mushy (at best). Her pickle was good (I ate it). The service was slow throughout our meal - but, our waiter was very nice. I would not go back here.
(1)
B A.
This experience is from Nov 2012. Avoid like the plague. Our table of nine had three people order the nightly special. 35 minutes after ordering, waitress came to say they ran out. Spoke with manager. "Waitress saw your table enjoying salad and didn't want to put your order in too soon." Me, "Huh?" She didn't reserve anything. So whole table got food hour after ordering and three skipped dinner altogether. Manager chalked it up to needing better training. Many other better choices n area. Don't waste your time or money here. A joke. Especially given it is an leye restaurant. Hardly.
(1)
Cecilia T.
I'll be honest - when i hear "steakhouse restaurant chain" i automatically assume it's not going to be anything awesome. THIS PLACE IS AWESOME! Being a Filet Mignon lover, I try filet mignons at every steakhouse i go to, and given all the excellent independently owned steakhouses in Chitown, I wasnt expecting much from a huge chain restaurant like Wildfire. Holy Cow! ***The Filet Mignon is EXCELLENT here!*** The meat is tender, juicy, well balanced in flavor, simply a gloriously delicious experience with every bite! They offer several filet optionswith different flavorings on the menu but i chose the original Filet Mignon. Also, the Wildfire Chopped Salad is also AMAZING - probably one of the best you'll have. I don't even like to order salad at restaurants if it's not free, but at Wildfire, it's a must! The service and ambience is also nice and class
(5)
Valik S.
We reserved using Opentable. We were seated at a nice table. Our waiter Ernesto was very clear and took time to explain the menu as it was our first time there. The meat was really delicious and the service outstanding. Only minus was it was too warm inside, I know outside was 98F but inside it felt like 85F. I would recommend it
(4)
Gareth D.
This place is always a crowd pleaser. Service is good, and while the dining room feels a bit dark and interior for sunny summer-time lunches or early dinners, the bar is window-lined and they have some nice patio seating out front. The chopped salad is huge, not overly dressed, and great/necessary to share. The crusted filet mignons are great, but the baby back ribs are really excellent--huge and a great value.
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Tray I.
Is this really a steak house? Honestly. I went to dinner in a party of 8 of people who regularly visit Wildfire. Two people got steak. I soon discovered why. I had the skirt steak. I feel if you can make a good skirt steak, you can make a good steak. Making a stingy, tough meat taste good takes a good amount of talent and knowledge of beef. Though it was tasty, the highlight of this dish was the onions. They somehow made caramelized grilled onions juicy and crispy at the same time. Delicious. The steak was mediocre. What was amazing? The fish dishes. All came out beautifully with a veggie on the dish as well as an extra side dish. The macadamia nut crusted halibut was moist and flavorful and a very generous portion of fish. The tuna was sad but the sides accompanying it more than made up for the fish size. The service was good and attentive and the atmosphere was nice. We could all hear each other, even across the two table hodgepodge of a set up. So my rating generally reflects my meal (mediocre), the fact that this steakhouse is not know for their steaks and their prices are extravegant. Rebrand!
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Elliott D.
I've been a big fan of Wildfire since they opened one in Oak Brook about ten years ago. It's a good place to get a steak that you know will be consistently good; never as good as say Gibson's or Tavern on Rush, but you're paying a good amount less for it. The atmosphere of Wildfire is very much your classic steakhouse. If you're going anytime after five I would definitely recommend making a reservation as it can be incredibly crowded and the waits usually are more than thirty minutes. Sometimes you even have to call the day before to get the reservation you want at the right time. This isn't necessarily an impulse choice. They have a good selection of alcohol, though some of the liquor is a little overpriced it's nothing out of the ordinary for this kind of restaurant. The service is also consistently good with the waiters paying close attention to your drinks and bread. They are attentive but not to the point of being intrusive. The food here is consistently good. I recommend the French Onion Soup to start out. It is always a treat with the right balance of bread, onions, broth, and cheese. It is also a generous portion and often I have to leave some behind (to my disappointment). For a main entree I am a big fan of either the prime rib or the cedar plank salmon. Usually the prime rib is cooked more towards the medium side of medium rare but is still quite tasty with a good creamy horseradish. The salmon is delicious and comes with a nice orange glaze. The sides are usally pretty good but I usually get either the mashed potatoes or the mushrooms. I recommend the mushrooms if you are getting a steak as they make a nice addition. All in all I would recommend this place as a good dinner option for something a little more upscale as you're going to pay a higher price for it.
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Roxana N.
Great mood food! I just hate the fact that it gets very packed during the weekends... I went there once and turned back around becasue it was too full...
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Kim S.
We had our rehearsal dinner at Wildfire in October 2012. The whole staff did an outstanding job. It was very easy to contact Jillian and Nicole to prepare for the event. The wait staff also did an exceptional job. I had a last minute request for a food item and they had it prepared on the fly in a matter of minutes. I received numerous compliments on the food and service as well. I would definitely recommend this venue to friends and family.
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Dan D.
Just came back from eating lunch. This was my first visit, so I didn't know what to expect. The ambiance here is really nice. Big, spacey, dim, but not to dark. A nice place to go for a date and/or special occasion. Had the french onion soup and turkey sandwich. The soup was good, but I've definitely had better. The sandwich would have been good if it weren't for the honey mustard. I didn't even go through half of it. Their honey mustard, not so good. Fortunately, as they packed it up, the waitress said they had an accident with it, and gave me a whole sandwich w/o the honey mustard. I will definitely come back here again to try out the other items on the menu, especially the desserts. The first thing I saw as we were walking to our table was the dessert tray, and I'm hoping that they taste as good as they look.
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Mike O.
I will begin by saying that this is a 4-star, maybe 5-star establishment. Unfortunately, for the day of my visit, I can only give it 3 stars. I've eaten at the Lincolnshire location a few years back and it was great. This one fell short on the service. The menu items are rather pricy, but given the $75 in accumulated gift cards we had, we wanted to splurge a little. My wife and I started with an appetizer blackened chicken kabobs and onion skewers, at a main dish price of $8.95. Two short skewers of chicken and onion is all we got. It probably should have cost half or less for the serving size. I enjoyed the complimentary loaf of bread and softened butter more than the chicken. For our main course, I got the Friday special: almond-encrusted broiled grouper with fries. My wife ordered the triple medallions: 3 beef medallions, each topped with a different crust. That was awesome. One was topped with parmesian cheese, the other with a smooth horseradish flavor, the third with a potato crust. When the food arrived, the server gave us our opposite dishes. We didn't mind, as we were going to try each other's anyway. However, the grouper came with chewy, undercooked green beans instead of fries. I really liked the triple beef medallions. The grouper was excellent too, including a creamy mustard hollandaise sauce. Our waitress vanished for a long time. When she returned we reported that we did not get the fries. By the time the fries came, our dinners were finished and a busboy already took our platters away and cleared the table. The waitress asked if we wanted dessert, just moments after the fries came. We told her the fries were our dessert, since they came so late in the meal. We enjoyed them very thoroughly, with just the right crispness, but the timing was off for the meal. In short, I'd skip coming here unless you have an LEYE gift card or someone is buying for you. I'd probably get just as good of a dinner at Chili's or TGI Friday's for a lot less money, without the dressed-up gimmickry of a place like this.
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Christine S.
I've always liked the Wildfire Chopped Salad... There's just something so delish about it. The Wood Roasted Veg Salad is amazing. The eggplant pizza is another winner. Penne and Roasted Vegs will leave you wanting more... Spinach and Artichoke Dip and Oven Baked Goat Cheese are spectacular starters. Wow, I really can't say enough good things about the food at Wildfire. The service is always top notch too.
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Lisa H.
I think I've been to the Wildfire in Glenview about four times now, and I order the same thing every time. The Filet Medallion Trio, medium rare, topped with horseradish on one, blue cheese on another, and parmesan on the last piece. PERFECTION. They must slather those medallions in butter while cooking them. Mmm... Include a side of au gratin potatoes and a Caesar salad, add a red wine sampler and you have one GREAT meal! The service is good too. :)
My family had a lovely, delicious lunch. All dishes (steak, pork chop, pasta, steak sandwich, Cobb salad) were outstanding. Mary, our knowledgable server, was a delight. Tony, the manager, checked on us, and when he learned we were out of town and had never been there, he offered to comp dessert for all of us. We selected three from the dessert tray offered by Mary and were more than pleased.. Our only regret is that we're Floridians and can rarely avail ourselves of this superb restaurant - and that we can only award five stars. Thanks Wildfire!
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Marie C.
Their chopped salad is to die for. Their cottage fries are amazing. They're salad dressings are delicious but it's a little pricey. Their cornbread they give you during lunch time is literally the best cornbread I have ever had. Wished they served it with dinner as we'll but the onion roll is really good too
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William L.
So we decided to take my folks out for dinner and Wildfire was a convenient and nice choice...sorda. We made an early dinner reservation on a Saturday for 5 o'clock. We all showed up and were walked to our table...which was directly in front of a doorway that led from the kitchen to the dining room. The restaurant was less than half empty, so seating a party with a reservation there was unacceptable. Every 5 seconds a server walked uncomfortably close carrying many dishes of food. So we asked to be moved, and they moved us to a nice spot. However, we had to close our tab at the one table and open a new one at the new table. Probably just SOP, but it was very awkward to receive a bill while the new server was going through the specials. On to the food. Everything was top notch and portion sizes were out of control, as usual. The parmesan-crusted sirloin was fantastic, although the steamed broccoli should've been steamed a little longer as it was a bit hard. The rest of the table very much enjoyed the coconut shrimp, grouper, and BBQ chicken. We all had dessert as well, the carrot cake was the best I've ever had and the apple pie was also the tops. Our second server was outstanding, friendly, and knew when to check on us and when to leave us be.
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Valencia W.
I've had the wildfire experience before in VA and was expecting much of the same which was what I expected. 3 stars.
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Jody B.
We went here with friends last Friday. We made reservations through opentable. Hubby and I got there early and had a drink at the bar. My drink was pretty good... Just a plain vodka martini... Hard to screw up. The bar is bustling with a good vibe. However, the bartenders are not friendly. It seems they would rather talk amongst themselves rather than pay attention to the customers. One was standing for 10 minutes or more just talking to a couple of his buddies that were standing behind me. When our friends came we checked in. We had to wait about 5 minutes for our table. No big deal, just a mild annoyance. Our waitress was very friendly and competent. She was quite busy, but seemed to be able to keep up. We shared a wildfire salad, which was plenty for 4 of us and delicious. I got a mushroom stuffed salmon. The stuffing was so good and buttery, and the fish was not overdone. I wished I didn't snarf it all down so I could have had leftovers for lunch the next day! Our friends got the petite filet. It's reasonably priced at about $25, compared to other places like Morton's, Pete miller's, Ruth Chris, etc... They said they love the filet here and order it often. The noise level is a bit much, but we seemed to be able to carry on a conversation, so I won't complain. We have come here for the beer dinners. What a great time. All in all, a good place for a Friday night with friends.
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E K.
A group of 9 us of had the pleasure of dining at this Glenview location this past Saturday night. We were pleasantly surprised to be seated within 3minutes of our reservation...to a private wine room no less! Usually the dining room could get quite loud, so this room was absolutely perfect for our group- the round table and the beautiful and quiet atmosphere was perfect for conversation. Our waitress (Rosie) was fantastic, attentive, and most of all, PATIENT. She was an angel that handled our needy group with ease and grace. All of the staff was professional and pleasant, which is wonderful to experience especially since I feel pleasant service staff is hard to find these days. The food...oh the food...we decided to do the supper club with our large group and I think I am still in a bit of food coma. We decided on to pay extra to enjoy the calamari, filet mignon, and the fish of the day (macadamia nut crusted halibut). The fish stole the show...absolutely outstanding, especially with that delicious lemon butter sauce. Their seasonal pumpkin pie is one of the best I've ever had and their carrot cake is to die for! The martini's were following throughout the evening...my favorite would have to be the refreshing Effen Spa martini...wow. Bottom line, you can't go wrong with anything you order and the ambiance is usually energetic and joyous in the dining room. You pay more than the average restaurant, but you pay for what you receive...you won't leave hungry or disappointed. Enjoy!
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Logan S.
Great food, an elegant, warm, enveloping dining space and highly professional, near-invisible servers make for a perfect dining experience. We were late and very wet (a vehicle breakdown in Chicago's monsoon season), but were treated with the utmost courtesy and kindness. (For that alone, I was most grateful.) Drinks (perfect) arrived quickly and the service throughout the meal was impeccable. I'll be going back.
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Karen K.
Went for a big birthday... it is really good! Go there!!!
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Valerie W.
Sometimes, you just want to go out, catch up on the latest with one of your girlfriends, and have a leisurely evening. This was my Friday night, and Wildfire did not disappoint. ($100 in gift certificates between the two of us helped.) So, first off, when I say leisurely, I mean it. We were there upwards of two hours, and not because the kitchen was overloaded or the service was bad. Our server (I regret she did not give us her name) was very nice, and we did not feel rushed to complete our meal. The ambience in the restaurant is typical old-style steakhouse, as are most Wildfire locations. I like feeling like Frank Sinatra could walk in. The food. We ordered a bottle of the Trivento Amado Sur Malbec, which was delicious. If you have 2 people and are planning on having more than one glass of wine each, go big and get a bottle. They are reasonably priced, and on Mondays, bottles are half price. Back to my leisurely evening... We ordered in courses, which gave us the time to catch up and gossip, while enjoying everything. I cannot stress enough that we did not once feel rushed, or like the management wanted our table back, which I have had at places in the past. Appetizer: lobster and artichoke dip with toast points While it was delicious, I couldn't taste the lobster or artichoke. It was heavy on other ingredients, mainly celery, bell pepper, and onion. I was disappointed, I would've ordered the mussels or scallop skewers instead. Salad: we split a small beet and goat cheese salad. Awesome. The beets were perfectly cooked and sweet, the goat cheese was creamy, and it was garnished with marcona almonds. The whole salad was not over-dressed. The vinegarette was light and refreshing. Soup: we both had the French onion. I am very picky about my French onion. This one is now in my top 5. Enough said. Entree: we both ordered the ribeye. I ordered mine medium rare plus, and it came out perfectly. It was a thick cut steak, seasoning was good. Side dishes: each entree comes with one, which rocks, when most of the other steakhouses in the area serve steaks ala carte. We had a baked potato and roasted veggies. Both were yummy, even though by this time I was pretty full. Dessert was two cappuccinos. The dessert tray looked great, but I was not going to be able to stuff my tummy any further. If you're looking for a less-expensive steak house option in the area, wildfire is the way to go. You definitely get the bang for your buck. Portions on everything are generous, and I can't stress enough how much I enjoy having a side dish come with my steak, especially since they are large enough to share. What could've easily been a $300 meal at another place came to $150 plus tip. Like I said, the $100 in gift certificates helped... But sometimes it's nice to get out for a nice meal.
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Kirsten V.
I find that Wildfire has a consistency issue. We do take out here quite often, and sometimes it's great. Sometimes not. Last week we got a French dip that was inedible. And an overcooked cheeseburger, which should be a sin from a steakhouse. I usually just stick to lunches here because I find their salads to be delicious. The last three times we've had steak, they were cooked perfectly, seasoned perfectly yet still bland and a bit tough. I was there on Saturday, December 14th and ordered the specially dried aged New York strip. Tough as usual. Bummer.
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Roseann M.
Hello. My name is Roseann and I am a vegetarian. And I am now a fan of Wildfire. No, I was not turned away from the True Faith of a Plant-Based Diet by the spectacle of massive cuts of meat and platters of fish being paraded past me while dining at Wildfire. I am not that easily dissuaded! But I, and 11 other members of my group, had a very good experience at Wildfire. Our hiking club chose to go to Wildfire in Glenview for reasons that are unclear to me. When I first heard of this choice, I thought, well, that's $25.00 for dinner I won't be spending. But I looked at the on-line menu and saw several dining options, even for vegetarians, so I went. Only two of the 12 diners had a vegetarian option. I had the Wildorf salad (the medium size) and another diner had the Goat Cheese and Beet Salad. Both were delicious. There was also a veggie burger option, but we didn't try that. Other members of our group had burgers, a steak sandwich, a rib eye, a chicken salad -- you name it. Twelve people ate, and I was too busy enjoying my McWilliams Shiraz to take careful note of what they had. Let me just say, it was a big variety, and everyone was happy. The only person who had a bad experience was the Broccoli Queen, who ordered only a baked potato and steamed broccoli for dinner, even though she is not a vegetarian. She said the broccoli came in a coating of oil, and was not cooked. She sent it back. The kitchen ended up having some sort of mix up, and her request for a second, better order of broccoli got lost somehow. The restaurant comped her baked potato. It was a Thursday night, but this place was totally slammed. If at all possible, you should try to get a reservation. Clearly, the staff is used to high volume. Our waitress was a blond woman, whose name I did not catch (blame the Shiraz again), but she was immensely efficient. She gained high favor in our book when, at the end of our meal, she asked if we wanted to have separate checks! We had planned to figure everything out from a single check, but we gladly accepted her offer. VERY appreciated! With the size of our group, the gratuity was included, and we had no problem with that - we were given excellent service I had a very good experience and would go again. And the carnivores would totally agree with me.
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Carrie R.
Have been going to Wildfire forever. Went today at lunch, aloof boarderline rude server. Ordered filet medium rare, came overcooked and tough. Seems food quality has really gone down. Meat was supposed to be 7 ounces, looked to be about 4. Food had no flavor at all, felt like Ponderosa.
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Neen J.
Seriously fabulous food and amazing service! As a gluten free geek it is sometimes difficult to find fabulous food when traveling however this place rocks! I was beyond excited to see pizza, hamburgers, desserts - oh so many choices for a GF person ... their GF menu was fantastic! We had the mozzarella and tomato pizza with a roasted beet and goats cheese salad (both GF & both delicious). My friend (who isn't GF) truly loved it too. Their wine list is brilliant, their service is outstanding. I was with a friend and we were enjoying catching up and they never interfered but were attentive and let us enjoy our night. A special shout out to our waiter Justin who really make the night even more enjoyable with his suggestions and attention.
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Sara L.
Came here on a Sunday night and boy oh boy was it packed! We were not sure if were would get a table, but lo and behold we were able to without waiting. The place is quite cozy and nice decor. I do admit their tables are large enough that we had room on our table. My big pet peeves is that tables for two are always soo damn small!! The service was great and the waitress was very attentive. FYI- the place can get really loud. Did what any person who is trying to eat healthy does- order the prime rib, mashed spuds and a cold beer.! The prime rib was delicious!!! Not too fatty, tender, cooked perfect and bloody...yes I love me a good rare steak! The spuds were the perfect texture and had chunks of red potatoes and buttery! We had the key lime pie for dessert..who can say no to dessert?!?!? Yummo...it is kinda tart, but the whip cream balances it out. Overall, good place to eat at! Just remember the portions are pretty big, so bring your appetite!
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Ann S.
Was looking forward to having a 15 person dinner at Wildfire Glenview this past Saturday, unfortunately, when I went in person to make the reservation, the event planner, Jillian (she is the only person that can book a reservation over 12 people) informed me that unless I book a private room which would cost a minimum of $1,700 dollars, she would be unable to make a reservation for our dinner. I was totally taken a back and couldn't believe a restaurant would be so willing (and she did nothing to make you feel like she cared about not getting your business...no empathy came from her in anyway) to walk away from what would probably be a $1000 dinner. I have been a Lettuce Entertain You member for over 10 years and have always liked and recommended their restaurants. Unfortunately, the bad attitude and lack of caring about their customer will keep me from ever going to this Wildfire restaurant again. Interestingly enough, the Wildfire Schaumburg, who did an awesome job with our group, found a way to accomodate us and their busy Saturday schedule without making me feel like my business was not important to them. I hope someone from Schaumburg shows the Glenview event contact how to work with customers.
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MG J.
A good place to go to for a drink at the bar! If I'm ever in the area again, I would go back and possibly eat there as well. Great, attentive service as well!
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Nicole B.
9 months pregnant, my husband and I were looking for a nice restaurant for dinner. We had been to Wildfire many times before. Our last visit was one of the best. I had the macadamia nut crusted halibut and it was delicious, he had the porterhouse and enjoyed every bite. Always a great dinner at this restaurant. Their buffalo filet is amazing as well.
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Natalie K.
While the food there was just okay, the service was horrendous! I had my girls only birthday dinner there and it took forever for our waitress to acknowledge our existence. My drink order was mixed up, not enough silverware on the table and it took FOREVER for our food to arrive.
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Dodge S.
Just an excellent venue for a business meeting! While everyone was mingling and talking to people near the registration table the Wildfire servers came by with delicious small slices of mozzarella, tomato, and basil pizza. Our group was located past the main bar, in the back of the restaurant, and we really enjoyed ourselves because of the location, the food and wine selection, and wonderful atmosphere. In our room we had round tables setup for seating and listening to the speaker's presentation. Other appetizers arrived such as fried calamari, and the namesake chopped salad (which I thought was a close second to the discontinued Outback chopped salad). For the main courses we were served family style: roasted herb chicken, cedar planked salmon, and juicy tenderloin tips dripping with bourbon. We had a big table and we all satisfied our craving for seconds, including side dishes like mashed potatoes, and asparagus. At this point some people tried polish off their third or fourth glass of red wine. Just in time for a dessert plate loaded with layered chocolate cake, and berry crumb (or is it called berry crisp?) with vanilla ice cream. Amazing service, and all of the food was the right temperature and served quickly to each table. If you look up you'll see the tastefully decorated room, complete with dark wood tones, heavy drapes, and seasonal garland embedded with lights and things that sparkle. I will be sure to return when I am not required to be here for business. Thanks Wildfire!
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Ania R.
I had a difficult time rating this place. It's really a hit or miss. For example, the blue cheese crusted filet is ahhhhmazing but every time I order the salmon its under cooked or seemingly raw. And almost every time I get my food for pick up, something is messed up. It's sooo frustrating. That shouldn't be happening especially not at an upscale restaurant. Ugh. I've gone to this location plenty but have found myself steering clear recently since I don't know how the food will ever turn out..
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Lenny G.
The food is great, especially the fish. The price is higher than I would expect, but then, the price of everything these days is higher than I would expect. The staff is very nice and attentive. They have separate rooms for large groups, which is pretty nice.
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Debra C.
Just visited for the second time on a business trip to Glenview area. And it was just as fabulous as the first time. Had the Surf and Turf the first visit and it was fantastic. This trip, we had started off with the hand baked pretzel and bison meatball appetizers.....both are delicious. I had the parmesan crusted Halibut special and it was just about the best piece of fish I've had in a while....the crust was just out of this world delicious. Service was excellent....we were chatting about business so was hard for our waitress to get our full attention...but she was very professional, respectful and unobtrusive and let us take our time without rushing us at all which was very appreciated. She sent two desserts over after our meal as a thank you to our table for being so nice....I thought that was a wonderful touch. The cheesecake and chocolate cake were both delicious. I'm totally looking forward to my third visit when we come back. I highly recommend.
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C S.
We went for lunch on Monday when the wine is half off. What an unexpected bonus. The Riesling wine was perfect. As with most dining experiences, my daughter's allergies and Vegetarian lifestyle present challenges, and the Wildfire rose to the occasion. Our server, Ben, was so concerned he brought out Anthony who is the expert in the ingredients in their dishes. The meal was exceptional. The service was exemplary, but what made Wildfire a real experience was their care and attention to detail. Their shrimp & crab soup was outstanding. The calamari appetizer had a crust that was light as a pie flake. It was accompanied by the most delicious ranch dip that was mind boggling. The main course was a fresh fish sandwich with handmade tarter sauce and a side of broccoli in a lemon vinaigrette sauce. Dessert was a mouthwatering baked chocolate cookie in a pan with ice cream and whipped cream. A real must. My daughter's food was just as delicious. She had the goat cheese marinara appetizer followed by a beautiful penne dish. Her dessert was a triple sampler which included a peanut butter concoction that was mouthwatering.
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Rich R.
I'm very familiar with wildfire in Oak Brook. Always ridiculously busy, lively to the extreme and trendy. Fun. In Glenview, possibly due to the early evening visit, skewed the more sedate, older crowd. This is also an older community in general. But it's really all about the food, ambiance and service, isn't it? In those arenas our visit was very good. The wine list is deep with a variety of price points. Our food was good, but somewhat forgettable. Service was impeccable. Value was fair to good overall. Would I make e special effort to return? No. But Lettuce Entertain You restaurants have a generic standard of quality and value that can be relied upon. For now, I'll stick with the Oak Brook Wildfire
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Northshore F.
I'm sure that most people are already familiar with how outstanding the Wildfire Restaurants are, so no need to write much. Has a great atmosphere. Perfect for a business lunch, meeting a friend for lunch or dinner, or a family dinner. Warm friendly service. Food is outstanding. The only downside is especially on a weekend evening, it gets packed busy, so you'll need to make sure you have a reservation. Great place.
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Isabelle L.
Well I admit I'm pretty much a regular at Wildfire but I do have a higher frequentation at the Lincolnshire location. Came to the Glenview location for a work lunch and the food was as I remembered it: excellent but the service was just way off and unfortunately quality of service can make or break a place. We were seated promptly upon arriving, got fresh corn bread and water immediately. The waiter did come almost right away to take our drink orders but things went downhill after that. Our waiter truly appeared overwhelmed and sweaty (a bit disgusting if you ask me) and took forever to come back to take our entrees orders. After we ate he again took for ever to come back to check for dessert, coffee.... Not to mention he was a big disappearing act in between the 3 interactions we had with him. In a nutshell, food was great with excellent mahi mahi, salmon, chicken. Everyone at the table was happy with the quality of their meal. Getting seated at 11:45 AM and leaving at 1:45 PM for a table of 4 due to poor service was way underwhelming not to say unacceptable. To be fair might have been just that specific waiter and not endemic to the location.
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Mia M.
From Los Angeles here folks, and this was our first time...we tried to call and book a reservation but they said it's all booked up after 6:30pm so we decided to go early without a reservation and got there around 5:30pm sharp and got sit down on a nice booth. Service was impeccable!!! 5 stars on that spot!! Ambiance was great!! Clean!! and super nice restaurant!! My hubby orders the Char Bone In Rib Eye and it was delish!!! I was going to order that but I said, I'll just order the prime rib roasted for 6 hours I think on a 16 oz w/c is $30.95 price tag on it! I don't eat much, thinking what's left my hubby will devour it lol ...so we had ordered some good wine first...then shrimp cocktail was good!! then bread...then roasted beet with goatcheese salad delish!! so here comes our meat........my hubby's meat came really just perfect!! mine was the worst one !!! it tasted like a RUBBER!! am more thinking it was roasted yesterday and left for days and serve to me!!! it was upsetting !! Oh believe me they have tried to accomodate me but it was just a bit tad too late...cuz, my husband are done eating and I just didn't wanna taste that meat again!! So that was my total experience here at this place! It wasn't great at all!! I just hope that their chef's knows what's he's doing!!!
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V. B.
Wow -- so underwhelming. 6 people, 3 ordered red meat, 3 didn't -- and guess which 3 were unhappy? Salads too salty, beet salad had almost no beets, cocktails were weak. Dressing on the steak salad was weird. Dirty water glasses. (Waiters also grabbed the glasses near the rim.) We dined early on a Sat. and the place was packed-- and the staff completely overwhelmed. Service was friendly but inattentive and slow. Then to cap it all off, the coat room is self service, but staff use the space as a pass through from the kitchen-- so our final memories of the evening were searching for our coats in a poorly lit room, mixing up our coats with someone else's, tripping over staff with trays of food. ... only the desserts were excellent. Will not return.
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April P.
Was here for an event in the back room, and all of the food was served family style. We had mushrooms for an appetizer, as well as salad and soup. Bread was mighty tasty. Nice touch, being served on a small wooden cutting board with steak nice, and soft butter. Food was excellent. I recall the salmon baked just rice and the pilaf pretty fluffy. Don't recall the other items, as there were many passed around, but these were my two favorites. Sauce on the salmon not too thick, and did not make the meaty salmon fillet soggy As an extra treat, we were sent off with chocolate chip cookies on our way out. staff is courteous and since the place is still fairly new, the place is very clean and kept
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Anne W.
I really do love Wildfire. I was skeptical at first.. thinking another chain restaurant. I love the chopped salad.. sneaky by making you think it's healthy because it's just salad.. but honestly really tasty. I like the wood roasted mussels and the lemon macadamian nut crusted fish was really good as well. Not much wrong with this place except their lemon chicken. That isn't so good. And free parking here. Just have to walk an extra 100 feet. Exercise and save money!
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Mai T.
mmMMMmm!! FIRST time here and it was for a wedding anniversary celebration. Let's say I was SATISFIED beyond belief. When talking to the party planner (wife), I found out that she had a lot to do still for her day in celebration. She had informed me that she was so stressed out still from everything and when she came to Wildfire, the staff that was assigned to her private room had offered to help with everything. How nice was that?!! We sat down and were served "family style" meals which was GREAT. The steak, asparagus, wild rice, salad, and lastly, CORN BREAD was off the chain! Let's just say we were able to ask for seconds, thirds, fourths, etc and I sure did not pass up on that offer! The steak was tender and made just right, the asparagus was not chewy, the wild rice had a great assortment all in the mix, the salad was tossed lightly with much flavor, and the corn bread had sweet corn in it. I sure did LOVE that CORN BREAD! The afternoon was so wonderful. The beautiful sunshine made this event such a joyous occasion and it was topped of with a great venue to have a nice family gathering.
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Henry F.
The crowds, the noise levels and the large family groups made this a "not return". Wife and I, downtown Wildfire fans, invited a friend to Glenview's Wildfire, didn't hate it but were not impressed there, nor able to converse with our guest due to all the noise from loud family groups of 8-16 at large tables. Think of Maggianos's for loud, shrieking women and kids at grandpa's expense and you'll get the idea. Seated in a 6-suitable booth, we three found our food OK but not terrific: wife and I split our usual Porterhouse, a little tough, and added another side while our guest had fish. We were all OK with our choices, but not impressed. We all skipped desserts and such as we were in a madhouse. We still couldn't speak to or hear one another. So, what's the point? I like LEYE restaurants a lot, but would not re-visit this one or recommend it to others unless they start discouraging their big, loud-mouthed groups.
(2)
Kristin M.
Delicious! Everytime I've gone, I've been a happy camper. Everyone starts with their corn bread...its great. I've ordered the Cesar Planked salmon, Lemon Chicken (tender & juicy), Steak, Mashed Potatoes (yummy!) and Chopped Salad. All great! O and for dessert, make sure to order the triple layer chocolate cake. Very unhealthy, but it's amazing!! Reasonably priced. Make a visit! Make reservations if going on the weekend.
(4)
Diablo L.
Awesome dinner , started out with the wildfire mussels , fried calamari , and ended with the 16oz prime rib ,everything was great , best prime rib I've had in a while...huge parking lot, no problem finding parking and they do have valet service.
(4)
Jane K.
I've been here twice and for a steakhouse, their bbq chicken is better than their topped steak, that's sad. Oh and the salad is better than the steak too. However, the atmosphere is like any respectable steakhouse, a bit like how I imagine Titanic was designed.
(2)
Scott R.
I've been here several times in the past few months; each time I've been surprised how good the food (read:steak) has been. Last week I had a top notch rib-eye, ordered rare, delivered rare; nice texture, great flavor, potato and creamed spinach sides were excellent. We also shared a very nice spinach salad (hold the radishes). The porterhouse was tasty too. Anyway, this is one of the LEYE restaurants with consistent quality. For dessert i eschewed the fancy but overly sweet sounding desserts; the applie pie with ice cream and a little carmel sauce was tasty, with nice quality crust. As to atmosphere, it is lacking; these large steak houses which now seem the rule are neither intimate nor quiet and this one has consistently been filled with noisy families including little kids. That is a drawback, but hard to avoid particularly in the 'burbs.
(4)
Tamara K.
I LOVE that they have a gluten free menu, but there were some other things that brought down the overall experience. The hostess told us the wait would be an hour. We had planned on getting there a little earlier to beat the crowd, so we did not make a reservation. Some people people would have walked out at that point. But luckily it was more like 20 minutes. I got the gluten free menu and I asked the waitress about the gluten free bread they offer. She said it would be a bit of a wait for that. But seeing I rarely get bread these days, I was fine with that. When it came it had a rubbery texture like that of a corn muffin if you microwaved it. However, it was tasty. We had the goat cheese and field green salad which hit the spot. My man really loved his onion soup. He said it was the best he has ever had. I had the filet mignon and paid extra to get a baked potato. We got a side of broccoli and I swear there was dill in the herbed butter which was just weird in broccoli. His burger, he said was just OK. I enjoyed my flourless chocolate cake for dessert. He did not like his cheesecake at all, he said it had no flavor. To us, the service was not very attentive by the waitress or the bussers. Empty water glasses for long periods of time. Plates not cleared away when we were done. She didn't come by to ask if eveyrthing was OK. For the amount of money you spend here, we were hoping for a little more.
(3)
renee k.
We always enjoy eating here. Our dinner favorites are the swordfish and the prime rib. The medium size prime rib is a very generous serving of tender beef (no bone). All entrees come with a side. Creamed spinach is delicious, as are the roasted vegetables. You can't go wrong with the fish sandwich at lunch or dinner. Service is almost always very good. The side rooms are a tad quieter and have better ventilation.
(4)
Rob O.
food is good, but the service is terrible... In my opinion there are much better places to go and eat in the area where the food is of the same quality and the wait staff actually cares about you... also funny how the majority of the bad reviews, which all seem to complain about the same thing - good food but terrible service... are all filtered... hmmm
(2)
Christine P.
This is probably my favorite restaurant. Ever. All of the food is fantastic and just makes me want to go to sleep happy. My favorite dinner are the Filet Medallion Trios, because I can pick 3 different crusts on my filets. A little bit of everything makes for no leftovers. For sides, my guy and I usually split one thing of Mashed Potatoes, and one thing of Creamed Spinach. Desserts are really hard to decide on. I really wish I could eat here more often. It just makes me happy. This is a great date restaurant, as it's easy to feel like everything's private. Phenomenal
(5)
Lucy Z.
Wildfire has a great atmosphere, but does not have the food to match. My favorites on the menu are the Wildfire Chopped Salad and their mashed potatoes. Granted, I'm not a fan of steaks, so I've usually had other proteins when I go. They've also got some great sandwich choices. The food is just too boring for me, and I prefer their appetizers to their entres, to be quite honest. The baked brie and portobello mushroom are fantastic. The service is just okay. Our first few times there, the waiters were very enthusiastic, though not to the point of annoyance. Last time, our waiter seemed a little sleepy, though the busboys were so eager to get our plates off the table that they almost took away something my mother was still finishing. It wasn't particularly busy, either. It's a reliable fall back, but never my first choice.
(3)
Andy J.
French onion soup was ok, the lamb chops were perfectly cooked and fantastic. However service was slow and the place was expensive.
(3)
Shie Y.
The service was what I like about this restaurant. We celebrated my Uncle's b-day sometime ago and the experience was great. We were in a private room and away from the crowd. The servers were awesome and very attentive. The best to recommend would be their steaks, very tender and good portion. We also had shrimp & crab bisque, crispy fried calamari and oven roasted crab cakes. Fantastic flavors. Don't forget their desserts such as the apple pie and homemade key lime pie. The Lincolnshire, IL location have the same excellent servers, you will not feel intimidated either location.
(4)
Scott H.
Had heard of this place for years before finally making it there one Sunday night with my wife. Beautiful space that evokes the art deco 20's and 30's. You can imagine a big band orchestra setting up in the sunken center dining room. We enjoyed the delectable bacon-wrapped scallops (worth a return visit in and of themselves), two wine flights (generous pours!) and the filet trio. The sub-petite filet trio cuts were much more generous than those I've had at Pete Miller's and were near-perfectly cooked to a medium-rare. No room for dessert this trip, but the tray was quite enticing. Service was stellar with career waitstaff who truly made us feel special. Can't wait to return!
(4)
Katie Y.
I've been coming to this Wildfire for years now and can honestly say I enjoy it each and every time. Their Stormy night martini is probably my absolute favorite mixed drink. It's a specialty drink so I can only get it there. Which makes going there just that much nicer. They have a wide range of other drinks as well as a very complete wine list. Their steaks are just mouth watering. I highly recommend their fillet trio. It's three three ounce fillets cooked to order. This allows you to try multiple crusts, all of them are Delicious, with out stuffing yourself. My favorite crusts are the parm crust, mushroom crust and Bearnaise crust. As a side I always gets the BBQ dusted sweet potato. It's so good and a great accompaniment. The deserts are great too, one thing that sets this restaurant apart with their deserts is you can order a half order of any of them. So you can have something sweet with out over doing it. I recommend their peanut butter pie. The atmosphere is lively and I've never seen them not busy but the wait staff does a great job of looking after all the tables. I've been going their for years but the reason I felt compelled to write this review today was last night when my husband and I went their I experienced above and beyond just good customer service and wanted to praise their manager Jill. I am visually impaired this makes finding the bathroom in a bustling restaurant, especially when said bathroom is hidden away in a corner clear across the restaurant from where I'm sitting a challenge. I approached the hostess stand unsure of what the reaction would be and explained my problem. The hostess instantly got a manager, Jill, who gently took my arm and walked me to the bathroom then waited for me and escorted me back to my seat. All the while carrying on a friendly conversation with me about how my evening was going and what I'd ordered and so forth. After getting me back to my table she told my husband and I to please let her know if she could be of any further assistance. This is customer service at it's best. This is an all around great place. Katie
(4)
Joel H.
This is your typical chain restaurant steak house, high prices and average food. It's what I refer to as a formula restaurant; food prepared from a well-defined script, without imagination. If cooking is an art, then this is paint by numbers. Mind you, the food isn't bad, just nothing special. For the most part, the wait staff seems friendly but uninspired. You get the sense that their main goal is to collect their tips, turn the table and move on to the next customer, all the while counting the minutes until they can punch out. In all fairness, I'm sure this doesn't apply to every server, but it's been my experience on more than one occasion - maybe I've just been unlucky. On the up side, Wildfire is well laid out and provides a pleasant dining atmosphere. It is large, but not overly noisy and unlike many steak houses, provides adequate space between the tables. It also offers free parking in a private lot. Bottom line, if you're a foodie, skip this place, you'll be sorely disappointed. If on the other hand, your idea of a great meal is to pound down a few drinks, chat with friends and eat whatever is put in front of you, this is your kind of place.
(3)
Kristina K.
I expected the same atmosphere and service as the downtown location, but the Glenview location disappoints. The food is on par and the decorations are the same, but something is missing.
(3)
Dee W.
I am still surprised how packed this place was on a Monday night! My in-laws treated me to a lovely birthday dinner here which we all thoroughly enjoyed. We started with calamari and chopped salad - the chopped salad was served to us individually and the leftovers were put in a bowl that was higher raised on the table. My only complaint is that the appetizers were served quickly but then, my server then came back after the appetizers to get our entree order. Then, we had to wait another good 20 minutes after that to get our entree. My husband's Parmesan crusted NY steak was pretty good. My mother-in-law raved about her garlic chicken, but I stuck to their Wildfire special which was a fillet wrapped in bacon crusted with horseradish - yum! Their sides were mediocre at best and I had the steamed broccoli which was really a huge stalk of broccoli steamed. They came by with a slice of their chocolate cake with a candle in it and we topped off our delicious dinner with their famous fudge sundae that had peanut butter chocolate covered pretzel sticks in it. Yum!
(4)
Katie C.
If it were possible, I'd give them 3.5 stars. My mother decided to take me to Wildfire out in the burbs near her place, and I couldn't turn her down. I'd never been to the Glen location, nor had I been downtown, and I can't say no to the possibility of steak. I thought the ambiance was a bit contrived, but I think it works--it's a steakhouse, and I'm sure the Chicago location feels a bit more authentic, as it's not the burb (and therefore, less hip) version. The old-world dark wood and deep leather booths were cool and made you feel like you were doing something glamorous. All the food was great. Not fantabulous, but still great. My mother and I split the mixed house salad (hearts of palm were a great touch), and she had the macadamia crusted halibut with asparagus and broccoli, and I had the filet trio (I chose horseradish, mushroom, and blue cheese) with a side of redskin mash and roasted mushroom caps. Mmm, those mushrooms were perhaps the best thing about my meal. Whatever sauce they were marinated in, I wanted to spoon it out of the bowl after the mushrooms were gone. But yes, I am a lady, and therefore did not slurp. The filet was good--at least they served them medium rare, but I was expecting them to be slightly more melt-in-your-mouth, and it just wasn't quite. Still tasty, of course. The service was very attentive, and this is definitely a classy place where you are guaranteed to have a nice meal. However, for suburb steak choices, I still give Pete Miller's the edge over Wildfire.
(4)
Valerie R.
I have been to both the River North and Glenview locations, and overall really enjoy the food. The bread is delicious, and although I am a vegetarian, there are enough great sides and appetizers I can put together as a meal. I do wish they had a vegetarian pasta or other entree though, maybe Eggplant, it would be nice to have the option. The last time I went I ate at the Glenview location. I was NOT a fan of the lay out, the tables are almost on top of each other, but our waitress was very friendly and helpful.
(3)
Capaytano H.
Food is great, service is great always a good place for steak
(5)
Tanja Z.
Their chopped salad is to die for...If i had to choose a meal I had to eat everyday for the rest of my life that would be it. Hands down the best chopped salad ever. Portillos salad has nothing on this one.
(5)
carol m.
Excellent food, great ambience, unmatched service. The highlights of the menu are definately the chopped salad and their filet mignon. If you stop by during lunch, the steak sandwich is a great pick!
(5)
Alan R.
My wife and I went to the one in River North on our first date and still love to go to Wildfire on special occasions. We now live two blocks from the Glenview location. Possibly better known for their ribs and steaks, WF also has great salads, chicken and fish as well. Its almost like a step back in time. Swing/rat pack music is played in the background. They have an excellent selection of drinks for people with all tastes. Over 40 kinds of mixed drinks are on the menu, they have wine and martini flights and even their own beer made from Goose Island. Everything I have had here is excellent. If you don't want to pay a lot and still get quality (WF is not cheap) the steak sandwich is amazing. Definitely do not miss the sweet potato with brown sugar, simply amazing!!!
(5)
J. N.
This review is for take-out. We've had several different items off the take-out menu and everything is always great and it travels well. This is our new go to take-out spot. It's a sure thing.
(4)
Jose T.
Great food, great wine, great experience. We had Lili-p's baptism reception here. The menu options for the party room were great, the price was right & everyone really enjoyed their dining experience. As it is very close to home, I can see myself becoming a regular here for dinner.
(4)
Kath S.
Love it all! The key lime is soooooo good!
(5)
Maria P.
Ok, I've been to this place maybe a dozen times and have never had good service. It never fails that the wait staff falls below short on delivery service. It's always way to loud and crowed. The soup is guaranteed to be cold when it finally arrives. I've had to send back the salmon on numerous occasions because it was not cooked all the way. I've had a few things on the menu and because my frieds like going there, I now choose to have their pizza since this is the only thing that I have found to be consistantly good. Desserts are good but so standard. To me, this is a typical hyped up restaurant and not my choice. I prefer to go someplace else.
(1)
George H.
Used to like it, BUT...NOT anymore !!! Yes..acknowledged it IS Overpriced, but but went there anyway. But after last night...Never Again ! Waited a full 1/2 hr, for the chopped salad. Excuse Me !, But THAT is Absurd ! Food came in a reasonable amount of time, but then that over sized, way overpriced 'Desert Tray'. That took another 20 minutes or so, just to get to our table ! Finally the bill came...and because there were 6 of us, they automatically added a 20 % gratuity ! I (kinda') felt bad for our young server, but she both overwhelmed and didn't seem to really care HOW LONG it. I am So Done With Place. I will NEVER go back there again...Ever !
(1)
Laura P.
My husband and I went here because we got a gift certificate from a friend. Depending on what you get here it can be quite pricey, but this is one of those places that you get what you pay for rather than just for the presentation and the name. For appetizers we had the baked goat cheese which was fabulous!! I highly recommend it, even if you *think* you don't like goat cheese. It is warm and smooth and the bread they serve with it could stand alone as an appetizer. I ordered the ribs & my husband got the porterhouse. Both were great and his steak was cooked exactly the way he wanted it. The only problem for me was that when the ribs came I was already so full from the goat cheese that I only ended up eating two ribs! I also ordered the au gratin potatoes on the side and they were the only part of the meal that was just ok. They were rather bland and would have been much better with a little bit of seasoning. For dessert (yes we still had dessert) we split a piece of the chocolate pie with oreo crust - also great! Overall we had a great time. Our waiter was very attentive (and funny!) and we enjoyed the old dinner club atmosphere. I'm sure we will be going back, but it will have to be a special occasion for me to shell out that kind of dough from my own pocket.
(4)
Lauren D.
For some reason Lettuce restaurants rock. Wildfire is no exception. This particular Wildfire is so fantastic for a few reasons: 1 - come in whatever you want, seriously. People dress way up here or they dress way down. Doesn't matter! 2 - fooooooood. seriously, the servers here never ask how your food is because it is excellent. always. always excellent. famous for their encrusted steaks. 3 - the chocolate peanut butter pie dessert. 4 - the atmosphere is 1920s-esque; fun for parties, for for a cozy romantic date. 5 - servers/managers here will go out of their way to make sure you enjoy your experience 6 - bread. better than cheesecake's!!! I'd DEFINITELY recommend reservations. Waits can be up to 1.5 hours at 5:30pm.
(5)
Eric M.
I've eaten here more times than I can count, and like the downtown location, it is a nice modern interpretation of a late '30s era club and restaurant. The food is all very good and filling, the steakhouse equivalent to Lettuce Entertain You's other major establishment, Maggianos. A fine selection of dead cow, chicken, pork, and various fish offerings is on the menu, along with a great selection of salads (chopped salad is my favorite, goat cheese salad a close second) and starters. The double stuffed potato side is not to be missed, nor is the sweet potato, both worth the extra few bucks. If you still have room for dessert, the chocolate cake or cookie are both great. Besides the food, the wine selection is very good, but be sure to order a cocktail to start since they make good, classic drinks here. There aren't many places that really make a Manhattan, Old Fashioned, Salzerac, or Sidecar correctly...Wildfire knows how to do those drinks justice though!
(5)
Kathleen C.
Remember that it is a steakhouse, and order accordingly, and you'll do just fine. Hubby got the bleu cheese encrusted filet...his plate was licked clean and he asked if we could get Wildfire again tomorrow. I had the mahi-mahi. It was ok but a bit bland, arousing serious beef envy which resulted in me eating more of hubby's meal than my own. Service was fine. We sat outdoors to minimize the "Early Bird Special" vibe we got indoors, considering the average age of the other patrons was about 72 (at 4pm though, what did I expect?). I'd happily go back. And get a dessert with chocolate in it so the hubby doesn't tell me I failed again (although in my defense, the door county cherry pie was quite yummy).
(4)
iddells E.
I'm sorry, but I don't like Wildfire at all....the Glenview location, the Schaumburg location, whatever location! The food is average, nothing wows me. I've been to Wildfire twice and was not impressed. I had to go here because of family. My second time is definitely my last time....unless someone else pays.
(2)
Brandon W.
This Wildfire location is just as good as the downtown Chicago location. I went here around 6pm during the week, and it already had a pretty decent crowd starting to gather. The food was great, but I have already raved about the quality of their food.. The service was very attentive as well. This is a great place to go for a nice date night, or maybe even a business meeting. The atmosphere is just so relaxed but professional at the same time - if that makes sense! If your in the burbs, and looking for a decent steak - head on in!
(4)
Steven D.
I've been to Wildfire before, and it's done well in the past. Recently I went for a very special occasion (which is why I didn't say anything about the food at the time, it would have been inappropriate to the other guests), and I ordered the NY Strip Medium Rare. The steak they gave me was undoubtedly the most disgraceful piece of meat I've ever been served at a restaurant claiming to be a steakhouse. I understand we all have bad nights, but the Chef in charge of cooking what I'm sure was a beautifully aged steak destroyed everything about it (I honestly think they may have baked it at one point. I have no clue how they could have made it as dry as it was). Regardless, grey all the way through with the consistency of a tire iron is shameful. For $30+ people deserve better.
(1)
Rafi A.
I have been to several Wildfire restaurants and all, including the one in Glenview, consistently deliver on service, food quality and price. I'm a big fan of their swordfish steak. The seasoning and dressing make it tasty, but not too heavy. The mashed potatoes are sinfully good, as are the side dishes. The ambiance is festive, lively and inviting. These folks have the formula down for a great dining experience.
(5)
Vick C.
I guess their service and their food is getting downhill now..I suggest they must stop serving those bread to the customer, it is as harder as than a rock! It's so hard to put it in mouth..make sure you have a good teeth before you eat that! Their food tasted was so horrifying, service was bad because our waitress never pay attention of what we need, keep asking the same question over and over again! I rather just go T.G.I. friday...at least they are cheaper and their food is eatable..
(1)
Rachel R.
Came here for special dinner and the food was absolutely fantastic. Started out with a tasty (and strong) cocktail with cucumber and mint. I could have kept ordering them all night they were that good...but that didn't seem wise. The pretzel with the beer, cheese and mustard sauces was out of this world good. I'd go back just for that. My boyfriend order the filet trio and was in heaven. Each was perfectly medium rare, and the different crusts each added great flavor to the already wonderful meat. I ordered the beef wellington filet, and while it was very tasty, it definitely was more medium not medium rare. The flaky crust surrounding it was a great addition to the meat, but I was very disappointed that it wasn't cooked how I had asked. Maybe it's because it's cooked inside the crust it's harder to achieve the medium rare level. Still, it tasted very good. Also, the au gratin potatoes were amazing, and really should not be missed. The service was exemplary, and our waiter was very attentive and thoughtfully answered all of our questions. The main dining room was pretty loud, but we got used to it the longer we sat at our table. If you're like us and normally spend $50-60 on dinner for two, Wild Fire can seem a bit costly as it was about twice that, but that's why it a was special night out for us. All of the food and drinks we enjoyed were top notch, and they only miss a perfect score because my steak wasn't cooked as I had ordered it. I would like to go back and try sitting in their bar area, and next time I'll order the trio.
(4)
Luke S.
The food was very good. I split a stuffed burger and a chopped salad and they were both delicious. The calamari was also tasty and came with two dipping sauces. I would probably lean towards 3.5 stars, because my water glass was empty for much of the meal, although the server was excellent. I'd like to come back and try more. I've eaten others leftovers in the past and they've always been great.
(4)
Doug S.
Wildfire in the Glenview has truly slipped in their quality. When I was originally introduced to the Wildfire in was the Lincolnshire location, I was a raving fan. Since I am closer to the one in Glenview, I frequent there. Intially it was awesome, in the past few years they have slipped tremendously. I normally order the 16oz New York Strip steak and they brought over a 8 oz (which their was a lot of grissle and it was very tough and I had ordered it medium rare), I complained about it being rather small and the waitress said it was a 16 oz. Prior to that I always order their garbage salad with everything in it, except nothing was in it they had cut in the portions and the ingredients. My Grey Goose Martini was about a 1" away from the top, in the past they had always filled it up to the top. I called several times to complain about it and they said a manager would call me back, in which he never did. Finally after calling several times I was able to talk to one. He was quite rude, asked me what I wanted and he could issue me a $50 credit. I told him to keep his $50 credit I wasn't asking for anything free. I was just very dissapointed. I go to the one in Lincolnshire and I am still a raving fan there!
(1)
Bridg G.
Eaten here many times and they are consistently delicious. We have always enjoyed our meals here so we booked a private party for our daughter's baptism and it was just wonderful. The room was nice, the waitress was outstanding and the food was so delicious and really reasonably priced. Everyone at the party really enjoyed the food and the atmosphere. Almost had a bad experience one time, they forgot to cook my fish! It was a white fish with crust on top and they forgot to cook the fish and just broiled the top. This could have been a disaster but you would not believe how apologetic they were. There is nothing worse than when a restaurant screws up your meal than acts like you are a jerk for complaining. Our waitress was mortified! I was pregnant at the time and so was she, I could tell that she was genuinely upset about this. She brought me a new dinner and told us she talked to the manager and our entire bill was comped for both of us. THAT is how you turn it around! It was an honest mistake and they more than made up for it.
(4)
Ann H.
"For those of you who haven't been here before," the waitress explained, "Wildfire is styled after a 1940's steakhouse." Why? The theme seemed silly. Then it dawned on us that we were the only people under 65 in the restaurant. Maybe that's why. Regardless, I liked the dark interior and the unusual bathroom sink. We didn't have reservations. We arrived at about 4:30. We were seated promptly and attended to quickly. We had: stuffed portabella mushroom appetizer macadamia nut-crusted halibut (melts in your mouth) pork loin on a bed of whipped sweet potatoes angus burger half chicken-half rib barbecue combo (not vinegary enough for me, but still good) "Snickers" ice cream sandwich Door County cherry pie (almond extract in the pastry crust is very good) triple layer (or maybe quadruple) chocolate cake I didn't pay for the meal, so it's hard to complain--especially because most everything was so tender and tasty. I was kind of irritated though that my doggie bag didn't contain baby back leftovers and that my first soda was flat. I'd give five stars if they had organic food.
(4)
Emily L.
I love sitting out here in the summer! their coconut shrimp is the best!
(4)
jessica d.
A Glenview 4 or 5, but an SF or NYC 2. They doused everything in terriyaki sauce - the steak, the salmon, the chicken and the mushrooms. When I left, they tried to douse me in it! The service was nice, though and it had a nice woody, dark ambiance. So maybe an extra half star for that.
(2)
georgia r.
Just another rip off chain restaurant from lettuce entertain you. This company has many restaurants all so so but way over priced. We booked a party here and the staff tried to seat us in the main dinning room. We had requested several times that we wanted the side room. Finally we got seated and we were told we were lucky to have the side area even though the restaurant was empty. When our meal arrived cold tasteless prime rib sliced paper thin. I couldn't believe it. Some of us did not get our meals on time. When we asked for cream we were given very little and had to keep asking for it. In short overpriced and tasteless.
(1)
Colt E.
This was my first time going to a Wildfire, and I had mediocre expectations. But wow, we thought everything we had was delicious! From the salmon to the tenderloin, and the roasted vegetables to the red mashed potatoes, everything was incredibly good. We couldn't stop eating the food and then they brought out the ice cream sandwich dessert, which was also delectable. I'm sure we gained 5lbs a person, and I know that the mashed potatoes were probably only good because they were half butter, but we were truly pleasantly surprised. If my diet and wallet could ever afford this again, I'll be back! (Note: this was a pretty good experience for a party of 30 in a banquet room with a set menu).
(4)
Kristen W.
I was not overly thrilled with Wildfire. The decor and ambiance are very good, but the food was just slightly above average. The shrimp cocktail appetizer was nice, though the shrimp were definitely on the wimpy side. Nice presentation. I ordered the scallops (they were so small!) and a side of wild rice. The rice had a flavor that took me back to my Catholic grade school's cafeteria. (It took me a while to place it though!) My date's steak, a bone-in strip steak was rather disappointing and small. To me, it had a gamey taste, I did not like it. Perhaps we should have gone for a crusted steak for better flavor. His french fries were fine. The desserts looked huge- too huge so we passed. The wine list seemed okay, but we had beer. Prices though, were surprisingly good, so perhaps I should not complain about the food! I'd go back again for a burger or sandwich, as those prices are dirt cheap and the ambiance is worth it. I have to say, it's so nice to DRIVE to a restaurant, find easy parking, and walk in. No downtown hassle!
(3)
Carrie S.
Thanks to my foodie friend, my fiance and I visited here for the first time. I couldn't pass up an invitation for an afternoon of food, friends, and conversation. When I got there, the dark, rich wooden decor set the tone for the restaurant-old school steakhouse. Since the party was big enough, we were seated in the wine room. It's a small room that seats twelve in a knights of a roundtable setup. Our hostess selected the club menu which serves the meal family style with a couple choices of appetizers, entrees, and sides. For appetizers, we had spinach and artichoke fondue and chopped salad. Both apps were excellent. The spinach and artichoke remained warm with little burners and the crostini was light and crusty. The chopped salad was incredible and I definitely wanted more of it. For entrees, we had roasted chicken and beef tenderloin. I only had the chicken which was perfectly moist and delicious. The beef looked delicious. For sides, we had broccoli and mashed potatoes. The mashed potatoes were tasty. However, the broccoli's where they lost stars because it was horrible undercooked. One of the lunchgoers commented on being surprised by using a steak knife for broccoli. Our service was pretty even and attentive since we were a guaranteed good tip with our party size. She lost the review a star by not calculating the bill out correctly twice. It made her seem shady instead of attentive. Overall, it was a wonderful lunch and gave me a good taste of what Wildfire is all about.
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Nina Q.
I got contacted by the restaurant manager who wanted my phone number so we could discuss what happened. I'm thinking maybe I'm going to get some sort of restitution to encourage me to patronize this restaurant again. So I gave him my contact info and I never heard from him! Did I say BOO yet? Well BOO some more!
(1)
Happy M.
This place is always busy and the food is always great... The service was wonderful and our waitress was very attentive and did not rush us.. Our family had a great time all 10 people ..Great place for a nice size salad for lunch, or fish, seafood and stake for dinner with great wine list. I will be back with my work people very soon...
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Erin K.
I like Wildfire. A lot. Their bread is delicious, and always puts me in a good mood for the rest of my meal. I don't even know what the dark one is, but it has raisins in it, so I love it. I usually order the goat cheese appetizer. I'm a sucker for goat cheese, and the somewhat-but-not-too-sweet marinara sauce it's surrounded by is the perfect partner. Mmmmmm. I've never really had an issue with my entree, probably because I stick with my two main staples: Prime rib and the garlic chicken. The prime rib is solid, juicy, well-cooked, and flavorful. The garlic chicken, though, is even better. It tastes like the caramelized onions and garlic that it was cooked in. Oh man. So good. The garlic mashed potatoes aren't anything to sneeze at, either. The thing that I'm convinced keeps bringing me back is the key lime pie. Even if I am completely, explodably full, I still order it to split with a bunch of people. It's the perfect balance of tangy and sweet. This is what I end my meal remembering so I never fail to leave in a happy mood. Granted, it's overpriced. It's a Lettuce Entertain You restaurant. They always are too expensive. If you go in there looking for a bargain, you're stupid. This review is exactly the same as my review for the downtown location except for the following comments. I like this location better. It looks wayyyy cooler, parking is better, and it's less crowded. Service is generally good, and if you're seated in a booth, you're in prime location for people-watching (yayy dinner and a show!).
(4)
Laoise O.
I was there with a party of 6 celebrating my cousins last night in glenview before he returned to Ireland. We were in the mood for nice food and drinks, my cousin didn't have a passport on him and after showing his Irish drivers license was refused service. To his dismay, he wanted to talk to the manager and try to let him know how upset he was, not expecting much of a response besides a "were so sorry" well after 5 minutes the manager came over and told us he was refusing service to the whole table because my cousin said he was an idiot. I work in the restaurant industry and I always go into any situation thinking the customer is right, and was appalled that the manager had such a huge ego that the term "idiot" would have him refuse service to a table of 6. My cousin swears up and down he didn't call him an idiot, but even if he did, the restaurant lost out on a big spending table, and a hell of a lot of word of mouth to facebook, yelp, the glen posting group... Hope it was worth it, I certainly won't be back and won't go to any other wildfires!
(1)
Jacob J.
One of my favorites when wanting an awesome steak experience. On one trip out there, it was an even better experience since I was dining with the company, so it was all comp'd. Wildfire dining is a truly wonderful taste experience. I love their filets. Especially the Bone-in, Black peppercorn and blue cheese crusted. Great fuckin burgers. Side dishes are always satisfying. Desserts.. you must have them bring out the dessert platter and try to order a few for all to share. One occasion they had something like fried layered snickers, the big cookie pan sundae(cookie made fresh in its own pan served with a dollop of ice cream and chocolate sauce), my tummy is trembling thinking of it all. Its not terribly expensive, very much worth the money. Many would use Wildfire to impress dates, I like to go with groups. Enjoying good food in groups, sharing dishes, and the bill, is fun and affordable. Check out the website, if you look at the downtown location, they have a menu online with pricing.
(5)
janice l.
Boyfriend and I went here for dinner the other night. We both ended up with steak dishes, I ordered the New York Strip and he the Filet Mignon. I ate the entire thing, yum! It was done just right, and my side dish of mashed potatoes were amazing. My BF always orders his steaks "blue", which is basically throwing a piece of dead cow onto a plate and serving it cold. Absolutely disgusting in my book, but he likes it. He said the steak was good, but actually overcooked!! Who knows... Overall a good experience. The waiter was nice, but never did ask about dessert. He just brought over the check. Oh well~
(4)
Jamie C.
I have not one single complaint regarding our visit. Our waiter was helpful and courteous, the price was reasonable, and the food was delicious! The waiter helped me pick out a wine and it was very good. We had 4-cheese portobello mushrooms for an appetizer. I ordered the lamb porterhouse chops and OH MY GOODNESS I have never had lamb cooked so perfectly. Normally places will let it get burned and crunchy on the edges, but this lamb was amazing. My husband's steak was also done perfectly. We ordered the banana coconut pie for dessert. Even though we were completely stuffed, we finished the whole thing because it was that good.
(5)
Jessica K.
Definately disappointed.. The Wildfire in downtown Chicago is muchh better. I had the petite filet mignon and my boyfriend had the porterhouse..both steaks had absolutely no flavor and were not cooked as requested.. the porterhouse was actually burnt and he had asked for medium well. In addition, the waitress was definately not the best.. not even close. She never came around to check up on us and no one ever cleared our table. There were plates all over. I wouldnt recommened this location.. if i was to go back itd be worth going to the downtown location.
(2)
Grace Z.
Wildfire is a nice place to go for a night out. Pleasant atmosphere and bustling. Some of the food is good and some is ok. The last time I went, I got a steak-ish item (I don't remember exactly which one). It was sort of chewy and just a disappointment overall. One item that I really like on their menu, is their chopped salad. It's just a salad, but is surprisingly tasty! I receive Lettuce Entertain You gift cards from time to time and you can use them here which is nice because you don't have to go to the city where most of the LEYE restaurants are.
(3)
Michelle G.
We decided to celebrate my birthday at wildfire since it was known for its good service. Our server Rene did a great job of making sure we'd never return. Not only was she unattentive but she was rude and standoffish. She never Once checked on our table or refilled our wine glasses. How she got a job here is beyond me.
(1)
Christie Katelyn S.
I love Wild Fire! I had the lemon chicken & it was superb! The atmosphere is great & you have a view of the kitchen, including the wood burning stove. The staff is very polite & helpful. It is a bit pricey, but overall a wonderful restaurant.
(4)
Zahra A.
Decent wine selection and mediocre waiters sum up this generic steakhouse. The menu lacks originality and the food did not wow me at all. The decor and interior was well lit and romantic, serving as a relatively nice first-date if your desire is to spend money on mediocre dishes. The scallops were slightly rubbery and the potatoes lacked flavor. The dessert was my favorite part of the night although I felt as if I had tasted the chocolate cake elsewhere...Oh yes, at Chillis.
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kathleen m.
2.5 -3 stars We went to Wildfire's Glenview location last night for a quick dinner since we were in the area. Thankfully we called ahead and made a reservation -- the wait was over an hour on a Tuesday night. The service was decent but nothing outstanding considering the crowd. The food was good as always. We both stick with the crusted filet medallions (me: blue cheese and mushroom; husband: blue cheese) as they are a reliable bet. My husband commented that he has never seen so many walkers in one place -- there were at least three in our section. A different crowd, but that's to be expected in Glenview.
(3)
Amy D.
This place is by far my favorite place to go out to eat. I have yet to have a bad experience, and I have visited this wildfire over a dozen times. My boyfriend and I went there on a Saturday night, and our waitress was fantastic! I ordered the skeert steak, and although it was too pink for me ( IM really picky about my red meat), the waitress took it back and recooked it for me and 10 mins later the manager came and asked me how everything was... all and all great food and great customer service... The chocolate martini also really hit the spot :)
(5)
kb j.
We've been to this Lettuce Entertain Outpost many times. We've also been to its siblings in Lincolnshire and Chicago many times as well. This establishment provides good quality (though not a Wow!) comfort food in a pleasant environment through efficient service and provides value. We went recently. Our reservations were honored upon arrival. A two page wine list. Wines by the glass are offered, but the selections are not anything to get excited about. Bread is brought to the table right away. Our server appeared moments afterwards to take our order. The salads are huge (easily shared). We opted for the fried calamari appetizer (but, it may be the last time we order it as it didn't have any taste). However, the burgers were top notch with a good amount of grease that was nicely soaked up by the bun. Over the years we've tried most of the items on the menu at one time or another and have had very good experiences with them (the skirt steak is especially memorable). The calamari and burgers were more than enough for us and we (with some reluctance) skipped desert.
(4)
Ann Y.
I went here last night with my family to celebrate my recent promotion. The problems started when I walked in the door. I had called and made a reservation for 6:45 P.M. I thought it was strange that I had not received a call confirming, but I figured what the hell. We got there and they did not have a reservation for me. When I talked to the hostess she was really rude and said "We aren't busy so no reason to get upset we will seat you". When we were seated, there were only two sets of silverware, and it took forever for our waiter to arrive. Our waiter mumbled and was really, really hard to understand. When we asked him what came with the steaks he read off a list of items including the double baked potato. He never said that was an extra cost. Also, I asked for lime in my diet coke which I did not receive until I get my refill which I had to ask for. My mom asked for sweetener for her iced tea and it took forever. We never were offered refills on our coffee and my banana cream pie was warm (gross). When we got the bill we were charged an additional amount for the double baked potato. We told the waiter and he claimed that he said for an upgrade we could get this. Not one person in our party of 4 heard him. I asked for the manager and the waiter came back and said that the manager was too busy to come to our table (why were there that many disgruntled folks). Again unacceptable. I demanded that the manager come and he finally did. They are supposedly sending us a gift certificate...we shall see how that goes. The only reason they are getting 2 stars instead of one was that there chopped salad was wonderful. I would get it for carry out, but for a $200.00 dinner for 4 there are so many better steak places I would rather go. ****Update- It has been several weeks and we were promised that we would get something mailed. My dad has called several times and we have gotten no where. They obviously don't care if they loose customers or not. I would give them ZERO stars for there bad attitude***
(1)
Maria W.
Excellent encrusted filet mignon - so good and perfectly cooked! The chicken sandwich on pretzel roll is good, albeit a bit oily. The twice baked potato - yums! The scene was bustle-y but not crowded.
(4)
constantine a.
Best Restaurant in Glenview. Always consistent and food is affordable. The Chicken and Rib Plate is excellent.
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Amy L.
We had my sister's rehearsal dinner here and it was quite good. I was pleasantly surprised because I wasn't very impressed the last time I went here for dinner. The crab cakes were so moist and tasty. The Seared Bacon Scallops were top notch. The prime rib was a bit dry but overall decent. Chocolate cake was too sweet but very moist (still nothing compared to Portillo's Chocolate Cake though). Key Lime Pie was more on the creamy end but tasted better than the Chocolate Cake.
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Pat P.
Mother's Day dinner can be a disaster in a lot of restaurants, but ours here was great. We had a fabulous waitress, lots of patience w the babies with us, great honest recommendations, and wonderful attentive service. Calamari was exceptional, really tender, very lightly battered for frying. Our steaks were perfectly cooked as we ordered them (crusted tenderloin trio is a favorite) and all the sides were tasty. No matter what we order here, and we've gone so many times, it is consistently excellent.
(5)
Bob A.
My wife and I went to Wildfire for NYE. Overall, I was very disappointed. I ordered the fillet, and it wasn't cooked the way I ordered, so I had to send it back. The rest of the meal was subpar as well. It may have been that the staff was overloaded due to the holiday...but I must say that my overall experience was just not what I expected.
(3)
Mariana P.
Had a great experience here. I was out with certain members of my boyfriends family who do not fall on my favorite people list, so the first thing I did was order myself a drink. The key lime pie martini was great, and definitely strong. I had a great macadamia covered fish entree and the apple skillet for desert. All were great. My one beef was that the waitress took way to long to get our drinks out to us, but the service after that was fine. Thankfully our food came quickly so I could start eating and avoid talking to obnoxious relatives.
(4)
Mrs. E.
I feel like Wildfire in general is a solid place to eat - reliable food, fairly decent prices, consistent service. Is the food the best in the world? No, but it's pretty good. Is the service the best? No, but it's pretty good. Prices? Could be a little more affordable given that the quality isn't quite up the par with some other restaurants? Yes, but again, it's all pretty good. Overall it's fine but it's definitely not a destination for a really, amazing piece of steak.
(3)
meredith t.
Consistently amazing filet mignon, although I would probably avoid the toppings and go with the steak alone. Friends have also noted good prime rib and beef ribs. Love the potatoes au gratin and broccoli, too. Careful with the portion sizes - a normal size meal is enough for more than one for many people, with no room for dessert!
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Brian C.
I don't remember not liking this place, but I can't say much for my most recent experience. I had a rib-eye and it had absolutely no flavor. The fries were simply atrocious. How hard is it for a restaurant to make good fries, honestly? The wine list was very unoriginal, dare I say with a real corporate feel, with mostly California selections. (Let me just say that there is a bigger world of wine than just California and some token selections from France, Italy, Chile, and Australia.) I had the cheaper pinot noir (from France), which was innocuous enough. The dessert was okay, not spectacular. Look, if dinner for two is going to cost $90 after tax and tip, it better be good. They better make an effort with the wine list, and they better make fries that knock my socks off. If they can't beat fast food fries, they shouldn't make them at all. The value just isn't at this place. I have had plenty of good meals at Lettuce Entertain You restaurants, but I can't endorse this one. Whatever you want on that menu, there is another place out there that makes it better, and at a cheaper price.
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M Y.
Amazing food, always great, never had bad service. Been going for years now, started at the Lincolnshire location and staying at the Glenview location.
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MK M.
Just ok. I had the salmon and wasn't too impressed. Its over priced
(3)
Brendan M.
always a decent, consistent meal. blue-cheese filet, asparagus, grilled sweet potato....heavenly. Don't be afraid to send stuff back if it is not cooked to your liking....they don't mind!
Takes Reservations : Yes Delivery : Yes Take-out : Yes Accepts Credit Cards : Yes Good For : Dinner Parking : Valet, Private Lot Bike Parking : Yes Wheelchair Accessible : Yes Good for Kids : Yes Good for Groups : Yes Attire : Casual Ambience : Classy Noise Level : Average Alcohol : Full Bar Outdoor Seating : Yes Wi-Fi : Free Has TV : No Waiter Service : Yes Caters : No
Richard O.
I have to say for the most part this place is nothing special. I had recently tried the sea bass here and I was impressed. Mostly because it was not a filet, when the fish arrived hole minus the head I was surprised. A whole fish sliced open with lemon and rosemary inside. The fish was outstanding but it left me wondering where's the head. Next time leave the head please.
(3)Amy M.
The food was amazing and the service was fantastic! I highly recommend this restaurant.
(5)Tricia D.
Mmmm. You can't go wrong with a meal that starts off with fresh, hot-out-of-the-oven cornbread... with actual pieces of corn in it. The salmon I ordered with my spinach salad was so fresh and perfectly cooked. It had a nice cedar-plankedness to it that I may have fabricated in my head, but it was delicious! The chocolate chip cookie a la mode beckoned to me for dessert, and I only wish I could top off every meal with something like that. Service was fantastic: not too overbearing and not too flighty. Wildfire was mad bustling at 1:30pm today. Business seems good!
(4)Johnny R.
A-OK! Solid.
(4)Don F.
We liked the place. We just moved to the area and having trouble finding a place we like. This place was good. We tried the special Duck and it done very well. My Skirt steak was also very well done. The sides were good and tasty. We were seated next to a few big groups and as others have said it was loud and busy, but everyone does want to go to good restaurants.
(4)Fred F.
excellent food and good service at a high but reasonable price. i have eaten at several locations but this is the best one that i have been to. highly recommend!!
(5)Charity M.
Awesome half price wine bottles on Monday score! A bit pretentious bug good prices. Lots of yummy food to choose from. I'll be back for sure.
(4)John G.
We have lived in the Glenview area for a couple of years now, we also visit the dominics in the same mall quite often. I go to restaurants like Wildfire for business all the time and always thought I could do without the snobbery that might come along with it. This weekend when deciding where to go we decided to give it a try and we were extremely surprised. Not by the food which was excellent, but with the service. We were there on a Saturday, which is an extremely busy day without reservations and we were accommodated. The manager not only helped greeting us but since she found out it was our first time there she was extremely helpful and welcoming. You can tell a lot about an establishment by the way the employees feel about working there and both the manager and our server seemed to be enjoying their time. The place is busy, so reservations are recommended. It is kid and big party friendly. The prices is a little bit on the higher side, but the quality does merit it. Our stakes were cooked to perfection and their service was superb. I had a chance to try three of their rubs and I am totally in love with the mushroom one, but the parmesan is not far behind. A lot better than similarly priced places. If you want to get together with a group of friends or take a client out, don't hesitate to call ahead. You will get great food and amazing service.
(4)Dave S.
Here is what I suggest: bison filet! Order it as suggested medium rare with a coffee rub. I was completely blown away by this cut! i was so blown away that I am having a hard time remembering what the rest of the meal was like. They could have served me a side of turds on bread but oh my... such a tremendous cut of meat!!!! i am not sure if they were going for the old style look in the massive dining room but that is what was accomplished. Our server did a good job taking care of us. Hell I could have sat in a folding chair in the parking lot and got my food myself as long as i was able to get that amazing bison filet!!!!! As far as the rest of the meal is concerned, I know I had the seafood bisque to start it out and I think i had a side of redskin mashed potatoes. The soup was good and the potatoes must have done the trick because I finished them. Oh that meat.... (Visions of succulent dead animal are dancing in my head right now!) Have I mentioned the bison filet yet?
(4)Antonio B.
I personally love this place, I love the food here.the filet Mignon is to die for just melts. I would give it 5 stars, but my wife doesn't love this place so i had to give it four. The presentation on the dishes or so so, it taste better than it looks. Worth the trip out here for sure. I'm always askin the wifey to go here when were looking for some chow.
(4)Rafael F.
Had the 10oz Filet Mignon with Au Gratin Potatoes. The filet was under-flavored. I like my steaks flavorful so if you are into flavor, this place is not your place. The potatoes were A-OK nothing special. My parter had the petite 7oz Filet Mignon and said that same thing unflavored and bland. She had the mashed potatoes which were good. We ordered a side of Macaroni and Cheese and better believe me they taste like them came out of the Lipton Pasta Sides no joke! At the end we ended up paying 85 bucks for everything and wen't home disappointed. However, the restaurant is very nice dim lit environment. But the food is A-OK not worth the prices put it that way.
(2)Yanyao N.
This is a great place for a lazy late Sunday afternoon lunch. There is ample parking in the lot and plenty of room inside the restaurant. Cozy up on a dark leather booth with your friends and chirp the afternoon away over iced teas. I really enjoyed the food. The shrimp and crab bisque is fantastic, with the added bonus of there being corn and red peppers in it. Mmm. The side salad is a little expensive for the amount you get, but it does have artichokes and eggs on there and Wildfire's fabulous red wine vinaigrette. By the time I was done with those (and nibbled on some calamari - a little too breaded for my taste), I was pretty much full. I still managed to eat half of the BLT melt I ordered though. And it might be my second favorite BLT ever, containing white cheddar AND arugula (score!) and lots of bacon (mmm, bacon)... there really couldn't be anything better. Finished off with a slice of their in season blueberry peach pie with peach ice cream. The pie was a little cold but had beautiful big chunks of peach inside. I maybe should have ordered a whole pie to take home but settled for my leftovers and a bottle of their red wine vinaigrette instead. Our waitress was an absolute doll! She was extremely knowledgeable on the menu items and helpful. I was so happy with the service and will most likely be back because I want that BLT melt (and enough LEYE diner points to do the dinner for 4 at L2O). :D
(4)Elizabeth R.
One of my favorite restaurants. I have never had a bad meal here, and usually order the strip steak. Key lime pie is delicious.
(5)Dr. J.
We've been here 4 times and always have a very solid experience. Great service, classic décor and wonderful food.
(4)Jeannine K.
They have a huge gluten free menu! And even have gluten free bread to bring out to the table. The steak is delicious, of course. They also have a good gf flourless chocolate cake - yum, so nice to be able to have gf dessert. I look forward to trying some of their other GF items
(5)Crystal Z.
Can never go wrong with a little Wildfire, and never leave without having a Stormy Night Martini.
(4)Valik S.
We reserved using Opentable. We were seated at a nice table. Our waiter Ernesto was very clear and took time to explain the menu as it was our first time there. The meat was really delicious and the service outstanding. Only minus was it was too warm inside, I know outside was 98F but inside it felt like 85F. I would recommend it
(4)Gareth D.
This place is always a crowd pleaser. Service is good, and while the dining room feels a bit dark and interior for sunny summer-time lunches or early dinners, the bar is window-lined and they have some nice patio seating out front. The chopped salad is huge, not overly dressed, and great/necessary to share. The crusted filet mignons are great, but the baby back ribs are really excellent--huge and a great value.
(4)Tia B.
I tried to have an early dinner here on a Tuesday night. I arrived at 4:45pm and sat at the bar. I waited over 15 minutes before anyone acknowledged my presence. Who I assume to be my server came over and asked what I'd like to drink. I asked for a menu and some water. Another 10 minutes later a different server came with menu but no water. I was afraid to let her walk away without ordering because I was limited on time and had an appointment at 6. So I made her wait while I decided what to order. By this time it was 5:20. I finally received water around 5:30. No one spoke to me or even came to check on me. I noticed a bunch of servers standing in the corner laughing and not working. My burger did not come out until almost 6! I still didn't see my original server again. I was so frustrated that I had to ask them to wrap up my burger to go because I was out of time. Finally my original server was walking past my table, still not acknowledging me, and I asked him for my bill. Mind you, the restaurant was not even close to busy. When I arrived at 4:45 there were barely 5 people in the bar. As I was ready to leave at 6 it was finally filling up but I still didn't see any signs of urgency from the staff. I paid my check and, no, the server did not get a tip. This is not the first time I've received poor service from this Wildfire. I decided to give this location another chance, but now I'm finished. The last time I had to send undercooked food back to the kitchen the manager gave me a gift card. Needless to say a gift card does not make up for poor food and service. I won't be spending my money or time here ever again.
(1)Meghan R.
This is one of my favorite restaurants in the north shore. I have been here several times for lunch, dinner, baby showers, and wedding showers. The experience is always more than pleasant. The wait stuff is always so friendly and attentive no matter the occasion. The food is absolutely delicious from their corn bread, to the chopped chicken salad, to their blue cheese burger. Yum! Can't go wrong with this place and location.
(4)Kim F.
Our go to favorite for any "special" occasion or date night. The filet medallions are delicious! Service is usually very good. I would definitely recommended making a reservation if you're going to come here, as there is almost always a wait.
(5)Charles M.
Not cheap, but an excellent restaurant. Good value. I have never been disappointed.
(5)John L.
Must comment on this review: "I've been here twice and for a steakhouse, their bbq chicken is better than their topped steak, that's sad. Oh and the salad is better than the steak too. However, the atmosphere is like any respectable steakhouse, a bit like how I imagine Titanic was designed." Ummmmm........you must have come to Wildfire at 4am when it was closed.
(5)Flix F.
The chopped salad is so good. Only Wildfire and Corner Bakery have such.
(5)Nancy A.
We went there after my daughters graduation. When I called earlier in the week to ask if we needed a reservation for 6 people, I was told no. When we arrived the hostess was rather abrupt and said that we should make a reservation next time. We were seated in a nice dining room but it was very cramped and there were no spaces between the tables and chairs. I kept having to move my chair to allow the waitress to get to a few tables in the corner. Extremely slow poor service. It took over 15 minutes to even get water or place a beverage order. They only came over after I went to the front desk to ket them know we haven't been waited in yet. The server was very nice but extremely scattered. Really didn't need to have a clue on the order progression. After waiting a half an hour we finally asked her to take our main entree order. All in all very strange. The food was expensive and while it tasted good it looked like it was slapped in the plate in hurry. The side of mushrooms we had were so shriveled. After dinner the waitress was nice and brought a celebratory dessert for my daughter but she never asked if anyone else wanted to order dessert or wanted coffee. We had to remind her of this. Then it took another 10 minutes for her to find the dessert tray. A very expensive mediocre tasting dinner and horrible service. The entire meal took 3 hours All this on a day at was supposed to be very special. We will never return to this place.
(1)Lily P.
Great place to have a family event or a formal dinner. Our internship dinner was here. The service was great and the staff was very nice. Lets see about the food, the steak was great (medallions were good), the porkchops were seasoned right and came with a delicious order of snow peas. Their cobb salad (and other salads) were amazing and made me want consider skipping the entree. Eggplant was good here too. This is like your normal steak house, nice place where the food is above average and you won't be disappointed in the portion, quality, and normally pleasantly surprised by how great it is. I like the mixtures they use for the salads and sauces they pair up with the meats. The cheese cake and the chocolate cake are just HUGE rich slices of heaven....so try to save room for that.
(4)Jimmy J.
It is good place for lunch with solid sandwiches and great sides salads at decent prices.
(4)George H.
Used to like it, BUT...NOT anymore !!! Yes..acknowledged it IS Overpriced, but but went there anyway. But after last night...Never Again ! Waited a full 1/2 hr, for the chopped salad. Excuse Me !, But THAT is Absurd ! Food came in a reasonable amount of time, but then that over sized, way overpriced 'Desert Tray'. That took another 20 minutes or so, just to get to our table ! Finally the bill came...and because there were 6 of us, they automatically added a 20 % gratuity ! I (kinda') felt bad for our young server, but she both overwhelmed and didn't seem to really care HOW LONG it. I am So Done With Place. I will NEVER go back there again...Ever !
(1)neil c.
Several years later, I finally got a chance to try Wildfire for dinner without the whole 'wedding rehearsal dinner'. In fact, I've been there twice in the past couple of months - and I plan on coming back when I'm at my parents house again in the future. I am going to say that right off the bat, they are getting a -1 star for having a 'martini' list that includes 0 actual martinis! (Don't believe me, look here: wildfirerestaurant.com/s… ). Pedantism out of the way, I can get on to the review proper. Their cocktails are tasty, even if they aren't martinis! The food here has been quite excellent. I've had both their normal wet-aged new york strip steak and their dry aged strip steak. While I am not 100% sure the second was WAY better than the first, it was fantastic. But the first one was too. Just something to think about. Besides the steak here, I've tasted some of their chicken and fish entrees, and they were all delicious, and well cooked. That impresses me more than the steak, I have to say, since a good steak is 75% about the piece of meat, and then 25% about not screwing it up. Cooking fish and chicken is pretty much the reverse ratio... Desserts, appetizers and salads are also delicious in my experience. Service here is good, and friendly, and the prices, while not cheap, are not terrible, especially considering the amount of food you get. (Note: this is something that astounds me every time I go back to Chicago - the amount of food you get on your plate seems to be about 50% more than at home in SF). Anyway, I do recommend coming here if you are in the area - and I'm sure the other restaurants in the chain are equally good, since Lettuce Entertain You is good like that. I also recommend making a reservation, since it's popular.
(4)Larry C.
Awful. Awful. Awful. Hair in food .. Disgusting!
(1)J. N.
This review is for take-out. We've had several different items off the take-out menu and everything is always great and it travels well. This is our new go to take-out spot. It's a sure thing.
(4)Jose T.
Great food, great wine, great experience. We had Lili-p's baptism reception here. The menu options for the party room were great, the price was right & everyone really enjoyed their dining experience. As it is very close to home, I can see myself becoming a regular here for dinner.
(4)Kath S.
Love it all! The key lime is soooooo good!
(5)Maria P.
Ok, I've been to this place maybe a dozen times and have never had good service. It never fails that the wait staff falls below short on delivery service. It's always way to loud and crowed. The soup is guaranteed to be cold when it finally arrives. I've had to send back the salmon on numerous occasions because it was not cooked all the way. I've had a few things on the menu and because my frieds like going there, I now choose to have their pizza since this is the only thing that I have found to be consistantly good. Desserts are good but so standard. To me, this is a typical hyped up restaurant and not my choice. I prefer to go someplace else.
(1)Michael C.
So our evening was pretty much a rating of three but the manager Jill made it a five over all. The only reason I gave this review a four was because of the noise level. A lot of big family's and groups come here I heard. So we had a reservation for 8pm. If you don't make a reservation and complain, it's no ones fault but your own. It's a restaurant! We were called at 7:45, Nice! Except we were brought to our table and they were still cleaning it. How embarrassing for them. I sometimes kind of expect excellence, and was a little disappointed at that but i brushed it off as no big deal even as they hostess made us walk back to the front which wasn't too far at least. Three minutes later we were guided back to our seats. The waitress did an outstanding job through the whole night and was very polite. I give here a five star rating with a $20 dollar tip. We order our appetizers and within a couple minutes we had them right in front of us. It was something simple, a salad for her and hand tossed pizza starter for myself. I'm not big on seafood which is most of what they have for starters along with two choices of soup which I didn't care for. We both order the Romanian Steak which was outstanding. It was like an orgasm in your mouth; the juices explode in your mouth. Also ordered the mashed potatoes and macaroni and cheese which both had the same effect. At the end of the meal my insides felt like they were having a party. I was completely stuffed and couldn't get another bite. Our bill cam out to be about $90. I asked the waitress out of curiosity if they gave military discounts. She wasn't sure and would ask. The manager came back and checked my ID and said they didn't have anything set up for the military but she would see what she can do. She gave us a pretty good discount and free dessert to go. We also talked for a little bit and found out she was a veteran also with six years served and her husband was retired from the service. It was pretty cool to speak with her and very nice how she treated us. She just added to the great experience we had that night.
(4)Lynn S.
When you want a delicious meal with excellent service, Wildfire is one of the tops on my list. I love the planked salmon -- it's so flavorful. Typically, everything we order is very tasty. Their chopped salad is great, and their desserts are so yummy. You do need to make reservations if you want to be assured of getting a table without waiting. But that's because it's such a great place. Since everything is a la carte, the pricing can make a dent in your pocketbook, but it's definitely worthwhile. It's always a treat to have a meal at Wildfire.
(5)Kelly E.
I really had low expectations since this is a franchise. but an upscale one at that, and I really had a LOVELY experience here. Filet Mignon is in my top 3 for sure. Waitress was excellent, explained all the specials and menu, and was really nice. The atmosphere was classy, elegant and cozy. Wait time was about 20 minutes without a reservation, but the bar area is awesome and it seemed more like 5 minutes, and I actually wanted to stay in the bar longer. I'll be back!
(5)Alex H.
i've went the past two years for my birthday dinner with my family. The atmosphere is classy and high quality. The staff and service is perfect. It is usually packed to capacity. I have gotten the Grilled Salmon, BBQ Ribs and BBQ Chicken. They were all amazing and it's one of my favorite restaurants!! It's a little pricey especially with large groups....
(5)Brian G.
We got a reservation - we went for an Friday afternoon late lunch. The place was empty. (Still glad we got the reservation) Food was really not so good. We got the cornbread appetizer- this was good. I got the 'special' burger - which was a swiss stuffed burger with mushrooms. The waiter never asked how I wanted it cooked. It came out looking like a flat pancake of a burger. I generally avoid buns that look store bought & don't eat ice berg lettuce. So, I ended up eating a bit of my burger. I ordered a side of creamed spinach - instead of the fries. Turns out this was a good choice. But the spinach was nothing amazing. Pickle spear was decent. Meanwhile, my partner ordered the Tuna Sandwich. Maybe we didn't read the menu well. She received Egg Salad with a bit of tuna in it. The bread was good. The egg salad with tuna was not so good. The fries were mushy (at best). Her pickle was good (I ate it). The service was slow throughout our meal - but, our waiter was very nice. I would not go back here.
(1)B A.
This experience is from Nov 2012. Avoid like the plague. Our table of nine had three people order the nightly special. 35 minutes after ordering, waitress came to say they ran out. Spoke with manager. "Waitress saw your table enjoying salad and didn't want to put your order in too soon." Me, "Huh?" She didn't reserve anything. So whole table got food hour after ordering and three skipped dinner altogether. Manager chalked it up to needing better training. Many other better choices n area. Don't waste your time or money here. A joke. Especially given it is an leye restaurant. Hardly.
(1)Cecilia T.
I'll be honest - when i hear "steakhouse restaurant chain" i automatically assume it's not going to be anything awesome. THIS PLACE IS AWESOME! Being a Filet Mignon lover, I try filet mignons at every steakhouse i go to, and given all the excellent independently owned steakhouses in Chitown, I wasnt expecting much from a huge chain restaurant like Wildfire. Holy Cow! ***The Filet Mignon is EXCELLENT here!*** The meat is tender, juicy, well balanced in flavor, simply a gloriously delicious experience with every bite! They offer several filet optionswith different flavorings on the menu but i chose the original Filet Mignon. Also, the Wildfire Chopped Salad is also AMAZING - probably one of the best you'll have. I don't even like to order salad at restaurants if it's not free, but at Wildfire, it's a must! The service and ambience is also nice and class
(5)Happy M.
This place is always busy and the food is always great... The service was wonderful and our waitress was very attentive and did not rush us.. Our family had a great time all 10 people ..Great place for a nice size salad for lunch, or fish, seafood and stake for dinner with great wine list. I will be back with my work people very soon...
(4)Tray I.
Is this really a steak house? Honestly. I went to dinner in a party of 8 of people who regularly visit Wildfire. Two people got steak. I soon discovered why. I had the skirt steak. I feel if you can make a good skirt steak, you can make a good steak. Making a stingy, tough meat taste good takes a good amount of talent and knowledge of beef. Though it was tasty, the highlight of this dish was the onions. They somehow made caramelized grilled onions juicy and crispy at the same time. Delicious. The steak was mediocre. What was amazing? The fish dishes. All came out beautifully with a veggie on the dish as well as an extra side dish. The macadamia nut crusted halibut was moist and flavorful and a very generous portion of fish. The tuna was sad but the sides accompanying it more than made up for the fish size. The service was good and attentive and the atmosphere was nice. We could all hear each other, even across the two table hodgepodge of a set up. So my rating generally reflects my meal (mediocre), the fact that this steakhouse is not know for their steaks and their prices are extravegant. Rebrand!
(2)Elliott D.
I've been a big fan of Wildfire since they opened one in Oak Brook about ten years ago. It's a good place to get a steak that you know will be consistently good; never as good as say Gibson's or Tavern on Rush, but you're paying a good amount less for it. The atmosphere of Wildfire is very much your classic steakhouse. If you're going anytime after five I would definitely recommend making a reservation as it can be incredibly crowded and the waits usually are more than thirty minutes. Sometimes you even have to call the day before to get the reservation you want at the right time. This isn't necessarily an impulse choice. They have a good selection of alcohol, though some of the liquor is a little overpriced it's nothing out of the ordinary for this kind of restaurant. The service is also consistently good with the waiters paying close attention to your drinks and bread. They are attentive but not to the point of being intrusive. The food here is consistently good. I recommend the French Onion Soup to start out. It is always a treat with the right balance of bread, onions, broth, and cheese. It is also a generous portion and often I have to leave some behind (to my disappointment). For a main entree I am a big fan of either the prime rib or the cedar plank salmon. Usually the prime rib is cooked more towards the medium side of medium rare but is still quite tasty with a good creamy horseradish. The salmon is delicious and comes with a nice orange glaze. The sides are usally pretty good but I usually get either the mashed potatoes or the mushrooms. I recommend the mushrooms if you are getting a steak as they make a nice addition. All in all I would recommend this place as a good dinner option for something a little more upscale as you're going to pay a higher price for it.
(4)Roxana N.
Great mood food! I just hate the fact that it gets very packed during the weekends... I went there once and turned back around becasue it was too full...
(4)Kim S.
We had our rehearsal dinner at Wildfire in October 2012. The whole staff did an outstanding job. It was very easy to contact Jillian and Nicole to prepare for the event. The wait staff also did an exceptional job. I had a last minute request for a food item and they had it prepared on the fly in a matter of minutes. I received numerous compliments on the food and service as well. I would definitely recommend this venue to friends and family.
(5)Dan D.
Just came back from eating lunch. This was my first visit, so I didn't know what to expect. The ambiance here is really nice. Big, spacey, dim, but not to dark. A nice place to go for a date and/or special occasion. Had the french onion soup and turkey sandwich. The soup was good, but I've definitely had better. The sandwich would have been good if it weren't for the honey mustard. I didn't even go through half of it. Their honey mustard, not so good. Fortunately, as they packed it up, the waitress said they had an accident with it, and gave me a whole sandwich w/o the honey mustard. I will definitely come back here again to try out the other items on the menu, especially the desserts. The first thing I saw as we were walking to our table was the dessert tray, and I'm hoping that they taste as good as they look.
(3)Mike O.
I will begin by saying that this is a 4-star, maybe 5-star establishment. Unfortunately, for the day of my visit, I can only give it 3 stars. I've eaten at the Lincolnshire location a few years back and it was great. This one fell short on the service. The menu items are rather pricy, but given the $75 in accumulated gift cards we had, we wanted to splurge a little. My wife and I started with an appetizer blackened chicken kabobs and onion skewers, at a main dish price of $8.95. Two short skewers of chicken and onion is all we got. It probably should have cost half or less for the serving size. I enjoyed the complimentary loaf of bread and softened butter more than the chicken. For our main course, I got the Friday special: almond-encrusted broiled grouper with fries. My wife ordered the triple medallions: 3 beef medallions, each topped with a different crust. That was awesome. One was topped with parmesian cheese, the other with a smooth horseradish flavor, the third with a potato crust. When the food arrived, the server gave us our opposite dishes. We didn't mind, as we were going to try each other's anyway. However, the grouper came with chewy, undercooked green beans instead of fries. I really liked the triple beef medallions. The grouper was excellent too, including a creamy mustard hollandaise sauce. Our waitress vanished for a long time. When she returned we reported that we did not get the fries. By the time the fries came, our dinners were finished and a busboy already took our platters away and cleared the table. The waitress asked if we wanted dessert, just moments after the fries came. We told her the fries were our dessert, since they came so late in the meal. We enjoyed them very thoroughly, with just the right crispness, but the timing was off for the meal. In short, I'd skip coming here unless you have an LEYE gift card or someone is buying for you. I'd probably get just as good of a dinner at Chili's or TGI Friday's for a lot less money, without the dressed-up gimmickry of a place like this.
(3)Christine S.
I've always liked the Wildfire Chopped Salad... There's just something so delish about it. The Wood Roasted Veg Salad is amazing. The eggplant pizza is another winner. Penne and Roasted Vegs will leave you wanting more... Spinach and Artichoke Dip and Oven Baked Goat Cheese are spectacular starters. Wow, I really can't say enough good things about the food at Wildfire. The service is always top notch too.
(5)V. B.
Wow -- so underwhelming. 6 people, 3 ordered red meat, 3 didn't -- and guess which 3 were unhappy? Salads too salty, beet salad had almost no beets, cocktails were weak. Dressing on the steak salad was weird. Dirty water glasses. (Waiters also grabbed the glasses near the rim.) We dined early on a Sat. and the place was packed-- and the staff completely overwhelmed. Service was friendly but inattentive and slow. Then to cap it all off, the coat room is self service, but staff use the space as a pass through from the kitchen-- so our final memories of the evening were searching for our coats in a poorly lit room, mixing up our coats with someone else's, tripping over staff with trays of food. ... only the desserts were excellent. Will not return.
(1)April P.
Was here for an event in the back room, and all of the food was served family style. We had mushrooms for an appetizer, as well as salad and soup. Bread was mighty tasty. Nice touch, being served on a small wooden cutting board with steak nice, and soft butter. Food was excellent. I recall the salmon baked just rice and the pilaf pretty fluffy. Don't recall the other items, as there were many passed around, but these were my two favorites. Sauce on the salmon not too thick, and did not make the meaty salmon fillet soggy As an extra treat, we were sent off with chocolate chip cookies on our way out. staff is courteous and since the place is still fairly new, the place is very clean and kept
(5)Anne W.
I really do love Wildfire. I was skeptical at first.. thinking another chain restaurant. I love the chopped salad.. sneaky by making you think it's healthy because it's just salad.. but honestly really tasty. I like the wood roasted mussels and the lemon macadamian nut crusted fish was really good as well. Not much wrong with this place except their lemon chicken. That isn't so good. And free parking here. Just have to walk an extra 100 feet. Exercise and save money!
(4)Mai T.
mmMMMmm!! FIRST time here and it was for a wedding anniversary celebration. Let's say I was SATISFIED beyond belief. When talking to the party planner (wife), I found out that she had a lot to do still for her day in celebration. She had informed me that she was so stressed out still from everything and when she came to Wildfire, the staff that was assigned to her private room had offered to help with everything. How nice was that?!! We sat down and were served "family style" meals which was GREAT. The steak, asparagus, wild rice, salad, and lastly, CORN BREAD was off the chain! Let's just say we were able to ask for seconds, thirds, fourths, etc and I sure did not pass up on that offer! The steak was tender and made just right, the asparagus was not chewy, the wild rice had a great assortment all in the mix, the salad was tossed lightly with much flavor, and the corn bread had sweet corn in it. I sure did LOVE that CORN BREAD! The afternoon was so wonderful. The beautiful sunshine made this event such a joyous occasion and it was topped of with a great venue to have a nice family gathering.
(5)Henry F.
The crowds, the noise levels and the large family groups made this a "not return". Wife and I, downtown Wildfire fans, invited a friend to Glenview's Wildfire, didn't hate it but were not impressed there, nor able to converse with our guest due to all the noise from loud family groups of 8-16 at large tables. Think of Maggianos's for loud, shrieking women and kids at grandpa's expense and you'll get the idea. Seated in a 6-suitable booth, we three found our food OK but not terrific: wife and I split our usual Porterhouse, a little tough, and added another side while our guest had fish. We were all OK with our choices, but not impressed. We all skipped desserts and such as we were in a madhouse. We still couldn't speak to or hear one another. So, what's the point? I like LEYE restaurants a lot, but would not re-visit this one or recommend it to others unless they start discouraging their big, loud-mouthed groups.
(2)Kristin M.
Delicious! Everytime I've gone, I've been a happy camper. Everyone starts with their corn bread...its great. I've ordered the Cesar Planked salmon, Lemon Chicken (tender & juicy), Steak, Mashed Potatoes (yummy!) and Chopped Salad. All great! O and for dessert, make sure to order the triple layer chocolate cake. Very unhealthy, but it's amazing!! Reasonably priced. Make a visit! Make reservations if going on the weekend.
(4)Diablo L.
Awesome dinner , started out with the wildfire mussels , fried calamari , and ended with the 16oz prime rib ,everything was great , best prime rib I've had in a while...huge parking lot, no problem finding parking and they do have valet service.
(4)Jane K.
I've been here twice and for a steakhouse, their bbq chicken is better than their topped steak, that's sad. Oh and the salad is better than the steak too. However, the atmosphere is like any respectable steakhouse, a bit like how I imagine Titanic was designed.
(2)Scott R.
I've been here several times in the past few months; each time I've been surprised how good the food (read:steak) has been. Last week I had a top notch rib-eye, ordered rare, delivered rare; nice texture, great flavor, potato and creamed spinach sides were excellent. We also shared a very nice spinach salad (hold the radishes). The porterhouse was tasty too. Anyway, this is one of the LEYE restaurants with consistent quality. For dessert i eschewed the fancy but overly sweet sounding desserts; the applie pie with ice cream and a little carmel sauce was tasty, with nice quality crust. As to atmosphere, it is lacking; these large steak houses which now seem the rule are neither intimate nor quiet and this one has consistently been filled with noisy families including little kids. That is a drawback, but hard to avoid particularly in the 'burbs.
(4)Tamara K.
I LOVE that they have a gluten free menu, but there were some other things that brought down the overall experience. The hostess told us the wait would be an hour. We had planned on getting there a little earlier to beat the crowd, so we did not make a reservation. Some people people would have walked out at that point. But luckily it was more like 20 minutes. I got the gluten free menu and I asked the waitress about the gluten free bread they offer. She said it would be a bit of a wait for that. But seeing I rarely get bread these days, I was fine with that. When it came it had a rubbery texture like that of a corn muffin if you microwaved it. However, it was tasty. We had the goat cheese and field green salad which hit the spot. My man really loved his onion soup. He said it was the best he has ever had. I had the filet mignon and paid extra to get a baked potato. We got a side of broccoli and I swear there was dill in the herbed butter which was just weird in broccoli. His burger, he said was just OK. I enjoyed my flourless chocolate cake for dessert. He did not like his cheesecake at all, he said it had no flavor. To us, the service was not very attentive by the waitress or the bussers. Empty water glasses for long periods of time. Plates not cleared away when we were done. She didn't come by to ask if eveyrthing was OK. For the amount of money you spend here, we were hoping for a little more.
(3)renee k.
We always enjoy eating here. Our dinner favorites are the swordfish and the prime rib. The medium size prime rib is a very generous serving of tender beef (no bone). All entrees come with a side. Creamed spinach is delicious, as are the roasted vegetables. You can't go wrong with the fish sandwich at lunch or dinner. Service is almost always very good. The side rooms are a tad quieter and have better ventilation.
(4)Rob O.
food is good, but the service is terrible... In my opinion there are much better places to go and eat in the area where the food is of the same quality and the wait staff actually cares about you... also funny how the majority of the bad reviews, which all seem to complain about the same thing - good food but terrible service... are all filtered... hmmm
(2)Logan S.
Great food, an elegant, warm, enveloping dining space and highly professional, near-invisible servers make for a perfect dining experience. We were late and very wet (a vehicle breakdown in Chicago's monsoon season), but were treated with the utmost courtesy and kindness. (For that alone, I was most grateful.) Drinks (perfect) arrived quickly and the service throughout the meal was impeccable. I'll be going back.
(5)Karen K.
Went for a big birthday... it is really good! Go there!!!
(5)Christine P.
This is probably my favorite restaurant. Ever. All of the food is fantastic and just makes me want to go to sleep happy. My favorite dinner are the Filet Medallion Trios, because I can pick 3 different crusts on my filets. A little bit of everything makes for no leftovers. For sides, my guy and I usually split one thing of Mashed Potatoes, and one thing of Creamed Spinach. Desserts are really hard to decide on. I really wish I could eat here more often. It just makes me happy. This is a great date restaurant, as it's easy to feel like everything's private. Phenomenal
(5)Lucy Z.
Wildfire has a great atmosphere, but does not have the food to match. My favorites on the menu are the Wildfire Chopped Salad and their mashed potatoes. Granted, I'm not a fan of steaks, so I've usually had other proteins when I go. They've also got some great sandwich choices. The food is just too boring for me, and I prefer their appetizers to their entres, to be quite honest. The baked brie and portobello mushroom are fantastic. The service is just okay. Our first few times there, the waiters were very enthusiastic, though not to the point of annoyance. Last time, our waiter seemed a little sleepy, though the busboys were so eager to get our plates off the table that they almost took away something my mother was still finishing. It wasn't particularly busy, either. It's a reliable fall back, but never my first choice.
(3)Andy J.
French onion soup was ok, the lamb chops were perfectly cooked and fantastic. However service was slow and the place was expensive.
(3)Shie Y.
The service was what I like about this restaurant. We celebrated my Uncle's b-day sometime ago and the experience was great. We were in a private room and away from the crowd. The servers were awesome and very attentive. The best to recommend would be their steaks, very tender and good portion. We also had shrimp & crab bisque, crispy fried calamari and oven roasted crab cakes. Fantastic flavors. Don't forget their desserts such as the apple pie and homemade key lime pie. The Lincolnshire, IL location have the same excellent servers, you will not feel intimidated either location.
(4)Scott H.
Had heard of this place for years before finally making it there one Sunday night with my wife. Beautiful space that evokes the art deco 20's and 30's. You can imagine a big band orchestra setting up in the sunken center dining room. We enjoyed the delectable bacon-wrapped scallops (worth a return visit in and of themselves), two wine flights (generous pours!) and the filet trio. The sub-petite filet trio cuts were much more generous than those I've had at Pete Miller's and were near-perfectly cooked to a medium-rare. No room for dessert this trip, but the tray was quite enticing. Service was stellar with career waitstaff who truly made us feel special. Can't wait to return!
(4)carol m.
Excellent food, great ambience, unmatched service. The highlights of the menu are definately the chopped salad and their filet mignon. If you stop by during lunch, the steak sandwich is a great pick!
(5)Alan R.
My wife and I went to the one in River North on our first date and still love to go to Wildfire on special occasions. We now live two blocks from the Glenview location. Possibly better known for their ribs and steaks, WF also has great salads, chicken and fish as well. Its almost like a step back in time. Swing/rat pack music is played in the background. They have an excellent selection of drinks for people with all tastes. Over 40 kinds of mixed drinks are on the menu, they have wine and martini flights and even their own beer made from Goose Island. Everything I have had here is excellent. If you don't want to pay a lot and still get quality (WF is not cheap) the steak sandwich is amazing. Definitely do not miss the sweet potato with brown sugar, simply amazing!!!
(5)Katie Y.
I've been coming to this Wildfire for years now and can honestly say I enjoy it each and every time. Their Stormy night martini is probably my absolute favorite mixed drink. It's a specialty drink so I can only get it there. Which makes going there just that much nicer. They have a wide range of other drinks as well as a very complete wine list. Their steaks are just mouth watering. I highly recommend their fillet trio. It's three three ounce fillets cooked to order. This allows you to try multiple crusts, all of them are Delicious, with out stuffing yourself. My favorite crusts are the parm crust, mushroom crust and Bearnaise crust. As a side I always gets the BBQ dusted sweet potato. It's so good and a great accompaniment. The deserts are great too, one thing that sets this restaurant apart with their deserts is you can order a half order of any of them. So you can have something sweet with out over doing it. I recommend their peanut butter pie. The atmosphere is lively and I've never seen them not busy but the wait staff does a great job of looking after all the tables. I've been going their for years but the reason I felt compelled to write this review today was last night when my husband and I went their I experienced above and beyond just good customer service and wanted to praise their manager Jill. I am visually impaired this makes finding the bathroom in a bustling restaurant, especially when said bathroom is hidden away in a corner clear across the restaurant from where I'm sitting a challenge. I approached the hostess stand unsure of what the reaction would be and explained my problem. The hostess instantly got a manager, Jill, who gently took my arm and walked me to the bathroom then waited for me and escorted me back to my seat. All the while carrying on a friendly conversation with me about how my evening was going and what I'd ordered and so forth. After getting me back to my table she told my husband and I to please let her know if she could be of any further assistance. This is customer service at it's best. This is an all around great place. Katie
(4)Joel H.
This is your typical chain restaurant steak house, high prices and average food. It's what I refer to as a formula restaurant; food prepared from a well-defined script, without imagination. If cooking is an art, then this is paint by numbers. Mind you, the food isn't bad, just nothing special. For the most part, the wait staff seems friendly but uninspired. You get the sense that their main goal is to collect their tips, turn the table and move on to the next customer, all the while counting the minutes until they can punch out. In all fairness, I'm sure this doesn't apply to every server, but it's been my experience on more than one occasion - maybe I've just been unlucky. On the up side, Wildfire is well laid out and provides a pleasant dining atmosphere. It is large, but not overly noisy and unlike many steak houses, provides adequate space between the tables. It also offers free parking in a private lot. Bottom line, if you're a foodie, skip this place, you'll be sorely disappointed. If on the other hand, your idea of a great meal is to pound down a few drinks, chat with friends and eat whatever is put in front of you, this is your kind of place.
(3)Kristina K.
I expected the same atmosphere and service as the downtown location, but the Glenview location disappoints. The food is on par and the decorations are the same, but something is missing.
(3)Dee W.
I am still surprised how packed this place was on a Monday night! My in-laws treated me to a lovely birthday dinner here which we all thoroughly enjoyed. We started with calamari and chopped salad - the chopped salad was served to us individually and the leftovers were put in a bowl that was higher raised on the table. My only complaint is that the appetizers were served quickly but then, my server then came back after the appetizers to get our entree order. Then, we had to wait another good 20 minutes after that to get our entree. My husband's Parmesan crusted NY steak was pretty good. My mother-in-law raved about her garlic chicken, but I stuck to their Wildfire special which was a fillet wrapped in bacon crusted with horseradish - yum! Their sides were mediocre at best and I had the steamed broccoli which was really a huge stalk of broccoli steamed. They came by with a slice of their chocolate cake with a candle in it and we topped off our delicious dinner with their famous fudge sundae that had peanut butter chocolate covered pretzel sticks in it. Yum!
(4)Katie C.
If it were possible, I'd give them 3.5 stars. My mother decided to take me to Wildfire out in the burbs near her place, and I couldn't turn her down. I'd never been to the Glen location, nor had I been downtown, and I can't say no to the possibility of steak. I thought the ambiance was a bit contrived, but I think it works--it's a steakhouse, and I'm sure the Chicago location feels a bit more authentic, as it's not the burb (and therefore, less hip) version. The old-world dark wood and deep leather booths were cool and made you feel like you were doing something glamorous. All the food was great. Not fantabulous, but still great. My mother and I split the mixed house salad (hearts of palm were a great touch), and she had the macadamia crusted halibut with asparagus and broccoli, and I had the filet trio (I chose horseradish, mushroom, and blue cheese) with a side of redskin mash and roasted mushroom caps. Mmm, those mushrooms were perhaps the best thing about my meal. Whatever sauce they were marinated in, I wanted to spoon it out of the bowl after the mushrooms were gone. But yes, I am a lady, and therefore did not slurp. The filet was good--at least they served them medium rare, but I was expecting them to be slightly more melt-in-your-mouth, and it just wasn't quite. Still tasty, of course. The service was very attentive, and this is definitely a classy place where you are guaranteed to have a nice meal. However, for suburb steak choices, I still give Pete Miller's the edge over Wildfire.
(4)Valerie R.
I have been to both the River North and Glenview locations, and overall really enjoy the food. The bread is delicious, and although I am a vegetarian, there are enough great sides and appetizers I can put together as a meal. I do wish they had a vegetarian pasta or other entree though, maybe Eggplant, it would be nice to have the option. The last time I went I ate at the Glenview location. I was NOT a fan of the lay out, the tables are almost on top of each other, but our waitress was very friendly and helpful.
(3)Capaytano H.
Food is great, service is great always a good place for steak
(5)Tanja Z.
Their chopped salad is to die for...If i had to choose a meal I had to eat everyday for the rest of my life that would be it. Hands down the best chopped salad ever. Portillos salad has nothing on this one.
(5)Laura P.
My husband and I went here because we got a gift certificate from a friend. Depending on what you get here it can be quite pricey, but this is one of those places that you get what you pay for rather than just for the presentation and the name. For appetizers we had the baked goat cheese which was fabulous!! I highly recommend it, even if you *think* you don't like goat cheese. It is warm and smooth and the bread they serve with it could stand alone as an appetizer. I ordered the ribs & my husband got the porterhouse. Both were great and his steak was cooked exactly the way he wanted it. The only problem for me was that when the ribs came I was already so full from the goat cheese that I only ended up eating two ribs! I also ordered the au gratin potatoes on the side and they were the only part of the meal that was just ok. They were rather bland and would have been much better with a little bit of seasoning. For dessert (yes we still had dessert) we split a piece of the chocolate pie with oreo crust - also great! Overall we had a great time. Our waiter was very attentive (and funny!) and we enjoyed the old dinner club atmosphere. I'm sure we will be going back, but it will have to be a special occasion for me to shell out that kind of dough from my own pocket.
(4)Lauren D.
For some reason Lettuce restaurants rock. Wildfire is no exception. This particular Wildfire is so fantastic for a few reasons: 1 - come in whatever you want, seriously. People dress way up here or they dress way down. Doesn't matter! 2 - fooooooood. seriously, the servers here never ask how your food is because it is excellent. always. always excellent. famous for their encrusted steaks. 3 - the chocolate peanut butter pie dessert. 4 - the atmosphere is 1920s-esque; fun for parties, for for a cozy romantic date. 5 - servers/managers here will go out of their way to make sure you enjoy your experience 6 - bread. better than cheesecake's!!! I'd DEFINITELY recommend reservations. Waits can be up to 1.5 hours at 5:30pm.
(5)Eric M.
I've eaten here more times than I can count, and like the downtown location, it is a nice modern interpretation of a late '30s era club and restaurant. The food is all very good and filling, the steakhouse equivalent to Lettuce Entertain You's other major establishment, Maggianos. A fine selection of dead cow, chicken, pork, and various fish offerings is on the menu, along with a great selection of salads (chopped salad is my favorite, goat cheese salad a close second) and starters. The double stuffed potato side is not to be missed, nor is the sweet potato, both worth the extra few bucks. If you still have room for dessert, the chocolate cake or cookie are both great. Besides the food, the wine selection is very good, but be sure to order a cocktail to start since they make good, classic drinks here. There aren't many places that really make a Manhattan, Old Fashioned, Salzerac, or Sidecar correctly...Wildfire knows how to do those drinks justice though!
(5)Kathleen C.
Remember that it is a steakhouse, and order accordingly, and you'll do just fine. Hubby got the bleu cheese encrusted filet...his plate was licked clean and he asked if we could get Wildfire again tomorrow. I had the mahi-mahi. It was ok but a bit bland, arousing serious beef envy which resulted in me eating more of hubby's meal than my own. Service was fine. We sat outdoors to minimize the "Early Bird Special" vibe we got indoors, considering the average age of the other patrons was about 72 (at 4pm though, what did I expect?). I'd happily go back. And get a dessert with chocolate in it so the hubby doesn't tell me I failed again (although in my defense, the door county cherry pie was quite yummy).
(4)iddells E.
I'm sorry, but I don't like Wildfire at all....the Glenview location, the Schaumburg location, whatever location! The food is average, nothing wows me. I've been to Wildfire twice and was not impressed. I had to go here because of family. My second time is definitely my last time....unless someone else pays.
(2)Brandon W.
This Wildfire location is just as good as the downtown Chicago location. I went here around 6pm during the week, and it already had a pretty decent crowd starting to gather. The food was great, but I have already raved about the quality of their food.. The service was very attentive as well. This is a great place to go for a nice date night, or maybe even a business meeting. The atmosphere is just so relaxed but professional at the same time - if that makes sense! If your in the burbs, and looking for a decent steak - head on in!
(4)Steven D.
I've been to Wildfire before, and it's done well in the past. Recently I went for a very special occasion (which is why I didn't say anything about the food at the time, it would have been inappropriate to the other guests), and I ordered the NY Strip Medium Rare. The steak they gave me was undoubtedly the most disgraceful piece of meat I've ever been served at a restaurant claiming to be a steakhouse. I understand we all have bad nights, but the Chef in charge of cooking what I'm sure was a beautifully aged steak destroyed everything about it (I honestly think they may have baked it at one point. I have no clue how they could have made it as dry as it was). Regardless, grey all the way through with the consistency of a tire iron is shameful. For $30+ people deserve better.
(1)Rafi A.
I have been to several Wildfire restaurants and all, including the one in Glenview, consistently deliver on service, food quality and price. I'm a big fan of their swordfish steak. The seasoning and dressing make it tasty, but not too heavy. The mashed potatoes are sinfully good, as are the side dishes. The ambiance is festive, lively and inviting. These folks have the formula down for a great dining experience.
(5)Vick C.
I guess their service and their food is getting downhill now..I suggest they must stop serving those bread to the customer, it is as harder as than a rock! It's so hard to put it in mouth..make sure you have a good teeth before you eat that! Their food tasted was so horrifying, service was bad because our waitress never pay attention of what we need, keep asking the same question over and over again! I rather just go T.G.I. friday...at least they are cheaper and their food is eatable..
(1)Rachel R.
Came here for special dinner and the food was absolutely fantastic. Started out with a tasty (and strong) cocktail with cucumber and mint. I could have kept ordering them all night they were that good...but that didn't seem wise. The pretzel with the beer, cheese and mustard sauces was out of this world good. I'd go back just for that. My boyfriend order the filet trio and was in heaven. Each was perfectly medium rare, and the different crusts each added great flavor to the already wonderful meat. I ordered the beef wellington filet, and while it was very tasty, it definitely was more medium not medium rare. The flaky crust surrounding it was a great addition to the meat, but I was very disappointed that it wasn't cooked how I had asked. Maybe it's because it's cooked inside the crust it's harder to achieve the medium rare level. Still, it tasted very good. Also, the au gratin potatoes were amazing, and really should not be missed. The service was exemplary, and our waiter was very attentive and thoughtfully answered all of our questions. The main dining room was pretty loud, but we got used to it the longer we sat at our table. If you're like us and normally spend $50-60 on dinner for two, Wild Fire can seem a bit costly as it was about twice that, but that's why it a was special night out for us. All of the food and drinks we enjoyed were top notch, and they only miss a perfect score because my steak wasn't cooked as I had ordered it. I would like to go back and try sitting in their bar area, and next time I'll order the trio.
(4)Luke S.
The food was very good. I split a stuffed burger and a chopped salad and they were both delicious. The calamari was also tasty and came with two dipping sauces. I would probably lean towards 3.5 stars, because my water glass was empty for much of the meal, although the server was excellent. I'd like to come back and try more. I've eaten others leftovers in the past and they've always been great.
(4)Doug S.
Wildfire in the Glenview has truly slipped in their quality. When I was originally introduced to the Wildfire in was the Lincolnshire location, I was a raving fan. Since I am closer to the one in Glenview, I frequent there. Intially it was awesome, in the past few years they have slipped tremendously. I normally order the 16oz New York Strip steak and they brought over a 8 oz (which their was a lot of grissle and it was very tough and I had ordered it medium rare), I complained about it being rather small and the waitress said it was a 16 oz. Prior to that I always order their garbage salad with everything in it, except nothing was in it they had cut in the portions and the ingredients. My Grey Goose Martini was about a 1" away from the top, in the past they had always filled it up to the top. I called several times to complain about it and they said a manager would call me back, in which he never did. Finally after calling several times I was able to talk to one. He was quite rude, asked me what I wanted and he could issue me a $50 credit. I told him to keep his $50 credit I wasn't asking for anything free. I was just very dissapointed. I go to the one in Lincolnshire and I am still a raving fan there!
(1)Bridg G.
Eaten here many times and they are consistently delicious. We have always enjoyed our meals here so we booked a private party for our daughter's baptism and it was just wonderful. The room was nice, the waitress was outstanding and the food was so delicious and really reasonably priced. Everyone at the party really enjoyed the food and the atmosphere. Almost had a bad experience one time, they forgot to cook my fish! It was a white fish with crust on top and they forgot to cook the fish and just broiled the top. This could have been a disaster but you would not believe how apologetic they were. There is nothing worse than when a restaurant screws up your meal than acts like you are a jerk for complaining. Our waitress was mortified! I was pregnant at the time and so was she, I could tell that she was genuinely upset about this. She brought me a new dinner and told us she talked to the manager and our entire bill was comped for both of us. THAT is how you turn it around! It was an honest mistake and they more than made up for it.
(4)Ann H.
"For those of you who haven't been here before," the waitress explained, "Wildfire is styled after a 1940's steakhouse." Why? The theme seemed silly. Then it dawned on us that we were the only people under 65 in the restaurant. Maybe that's why. Regardless, I liked the dark interior and the unusual bathroom sink. We didn't have reservations. We arrived at about 4:30. We were seated promptly and attended to quickly. We had: stuffed portabella mushroom appetizer macadamia nut-crusted halibut (melts in your mouth) pork loin on a bed of whipped sweet potatoes angus burger half chicken-half rib barbecue combo (not vinegary enough for me, but still good) "Snickers" ice cream sandwich Door County cherry pie (almond extract in the pastry crust is very good) triple layer (or maybe quadruple) chocolate cake I didn't pay for the meal, so it's hard to complain--especially because most everything was so tender and tasty. I was kind of irritated though that my doggie bag didn't contain baby back leftovers and that my first soda was flat. I'd give five stars if they had organic food.
(4)Emily L.
I love sitting out here in the summer! their coconut shrimp is the best!
(4)jessica d.
A Glenview 4 or 5, but an SF or NYC 2. They doused everything in terriyaki sauce - the steak, the salmon, the chicken and the mushrooms. When I left, they tried to douse me in it! The service was nice, though and it had a nice woody, dark ambiance. So maybe an extra half star for that.
(2)georgia r.
Just another rip off chain restaurant from lettuce entertain you. This company has many restaurants all so so but way over priced. We booked a party here and the staff tried to seat us in the main dinning room. We had requested several times that we wanted the side room. Finally we got seated and we were told we were lucky to have the side area even though the restaurant was empty. When our meal arrived cold tasteless prime rib sliced paper thin. I couldn't believe it. Some of us did not get our meals on time. When we asked for cream we were given very little and had to keep asking for it. In short overpriced and tasteless.
(1)Colt E.
This was my first time going to a Wildfire, and I had mediocre expectations. But wow, we thought everything we had was delicious! From the salmon to the tenderloin, and the roasted vegetables to the red mashed potatoes, everything was incredibly good. We couldn't stop eating the food and then they brought out the ice cream sandwich dessert, which was also delectable. I'm sure we gained 5lbs a person, and I know that the mashed potatoes were probably only good because they were half butter, but we were truly pleasantly surprised. If my diet and wallet could ever afford this again, I'll be back! (Note: this was a pretty good experience for a party of 30 in a banquet room with a set menu).
(4)Kristen W.
I was not overly thrilled with Wildfire. The decor and ambiance are very good, but the food was just slightly above average. The shrimp cocktail appetizer was nice, though the shrimp were definitely on the wimpy side. Nice presentation. I ordered the scallops (they were so small!) and a side of wild rice. The rice had a flavor that took me back to my Catholic grade school's cafeteria. (It took me a while to place it though!) My date's steak, a bone-in strip steak was rather disappointing and small. To me, it had a gamey taste, I did not like it. Perhaps we should have gone for a crusted steak for better flavor. His french fries were fine. The desserts looked huge- too huge so we passed. The wine list seemed okay, but we had beer. Prices though, were surprisingly good, so perhaps I should not complain about the food! I'd go back again for a burger or sandwich, as those prices are dirt cheap and the ambiance is worth it. I have to say, it's so nice to DRIVE to a restaurant, find easy parking, and walk in. No downtown hassle!
(3)Carrie S.
Thanks to my foodie friend, my fiance and I visited here for the first time. I couldn't pass up an invitation for an afternoon of food, friends, and conversation. When I got there, the dark, rich wooden decor set the tone for the restaurant-old school steakhouse. Since the party was big enough, we were seated in the wine room. It's a small room that seats twelve in a knights of a roundtable setup. Our hostess selected the club menu which serves the meal family style with a couple choices of appetizers, entrees, and sides. For appetizers, we had spinach and artichoke fondue and chopped salad. Both apps were excellent. The spinach and artichoke remained warm with little burners and the crostini was light and crusty. The chopped salad was incredible and I definitely wanted more of it. For entrees, we had roasted chicken and beef tenderloin. I only had the chicken which was perfectly moist and delicious. The beef looked delicious. For sides, we had broccoli and mashed potatoes. The mashed potatoes were tasty. However, the broccoli's where they lost stars because it was horrible undercooked. One of the lunchgoers commented on being surprised by using a steak knife for broccoli. Our service was pretty even and attentive since we were a guaranteed good tip with our party size. She lost the review a star by not calculating the bill out correctly twice. It made her seem shady instead of attentive. Overall, it was a wonderful lunch and gave me a good taste of what Wildfire is all about.
(3)Nina Q.
I got contacted by the restaurant manager who wanted my phone number so we could discuss what happened. I'm thinking maybe I'm going to get some sort of restitution to encourage me to patronize this restaurant again. So I gave him my contact info and I never heard from him! Did I say BOO yet? Well BOO some more!
(1)Erin K.
I like Wildfire. A lot. Their bread is delicious, and always puts me in a good mood for the rest of my meal. I don't even know what the dark one is, but it has raisins in it, so I love it. I usually order the goat cheese appetizer. I'm a sucker for goat cheese, and the somewhat-but-not-too-sweet marinara sauce it's surrounded by is the perfect partner. Mmmmmm. I've never really had an issue with my entree, probably because I stick with my two main staples: Prime rib and the garlic chicken. The prime rib is solid, juicy, well-cooked, and flavorful. The garlic chicken, though, is even better. It tastes like the caramelized onions and garlic that it was cooked in. Oh man. So good. The garlic mashed potatoes aren't anything to sneeze at, either. The thing that I'm convinced keeps bringing me back is the key lime pie. Even if I am completely, explodably full, I still order it to split with a bunch of people. It's the perfect balance of tangy and sweet. This is what I end my meal remembering so I never fail to leave in a happy mood. Granted, it's overpriced. It's a Lettuce Entertain You restaurant. They always are too expensive. If you go in there looking for a bargain, you're stupid. This review is exactly the same as my review for the downtown location except for the following comments. I like this location better. It looks wayyyy cooler, parking is better, and it's less crowded. Service is generally good, and if you're seated in a booth, you're in prime location for people-watching (yayy dinner and a show!).
(4)Laoise O.
I was there with a party of 6 celebrating my cousins last night in glenview before he returned to Ireland. We were in the mood for nice food and drinks, my cousin didn't have a passport on him and after showing his Irish drivers license was refused service. To his dismay, he wanted to talk to the manager and try to let him know how upset he was, not expecting much of a response besides a "were so sorry" well after 5 minutes the manager came over and told us he was refusing service to the whole table because my cousin said he was an idiot. I work in the restaurant industry and I always go into any situation thinking the customer is right, and was appalled that the manager had such a huge ego that the term "idiot" would have him refuse service to a table of 6. My cousin swears up and down he didn't call him an idiot, but even if he did, the restaurant lost out on a big spending table, and a hell of a lot of word of mouth to facebook, yelp, the glen posting group... Hope it was worth it, I certainly won't be back and won't go to any other wildfires!
(1)Jacob J.
One of my favorites when wanting an awesome steak experience. On one trip out there, it was an even better experience since I was dining with the company, so it was all comp'd. Wildfire dining is a truly wonderful taste experience. I love their filets. Especially the Bone-in, Black peppercorn and blue cheese crusted. Great fuckin burgers. Side dishes are always satisfying. Desserts.. you must have them bring out the dessert platter and try to order a few for all to share. One occasion they had something like fried layered snickers, the big cookie pan sundae(cookie made fresh in its own pan served with a dollop of ice cream and chocolate sauce), my tummy is trembling thinking of it all. Its not terribly expensive, very much worth the money. Many would use Wildfire to impress dates, I like to go with groups. Enjoying good food in groups, sharing dishes, and the bill, is fun and affordable. Check out the website, if you look at the downtown location, they have a menu online with pricing.
(5)janice l.
Boyfriend and I went here for dinner the other night. We both ended up with steak dishes, I ordered the New York Strip and he the Filet Mignon. I ate the entire thing, yum! It was done just right, and my side dish of mashed potatoes were amazing. My BF always orders his steaks "blue", which is basically throwing a piece of dead cow onto a plate and serving it cold. Absolutely disgusting in my book, but he likes it. He said the steak was good, but actually overcooked!! Who knows... Overall a good experience. The waiter was nice, but never did ask about dessert. He just brought over the check. Oh well~
(4)Jamie C.
I have not one single complaint regarding our visit. Our waiter was helpful and courteous, the price was reasonable, and the food was delicious! The waiter helped me pick out a wine and it was very good. We had 4-cheese portobello mushrooms for an appetizer. I ordered the lamb porterhouse chops and OH MY GOODNESS I have never had lamb cooked so perfectly. Normally places will let it get burned and crunchy on the edges, but this lamb was amazing. My husband's steak was also done perfectly. We ordered the banana coconut pie for dessert. Even though we were completely stuffed, we finished the whole thing because it was that good.
(5)Jessica K.
Definately disappointed.. The Wildfire in downtown Chicago is muchh better. I had the petite filet mignon and my boyfriend had the porterhouse..both steaks had absolutely no flavor and were not cooked as requested.. the porterhouse was actually burnt and he had asked for medium well. In addition, the waitress was definately not the best.. not even close. She never came around to check up on us and no one ever cleared our table. There were plates all over. I wouldnt recommened this location.. if i was to go back itd be worth going to the downtown location.
(2)Grace Z.
Wildfire is a nice place to go for a night out. Pleasant atmosphere and bustling. Some of the food is good and some is ok. The last time I went, I got a steak-ish item (I don't remember exactly which one). It was sort of chewy and just a disappointment overall. One item that I really like on their menu, is their chopped salad. It's just a salad, but is surprisingly tasty! I receive Lettuce Entertain You gift cards from time to time and you can use them here which is nice because you don't have to go to the city where most of the LEYE restaurants are.
(3)Michelle G.
We decided to celebrate my birthday at wildfire since it was known for its good service. Our server Rene did a great job of making sure we'd never return. Not only was she unattentive but she was rude and standoffish. She never Once checked on our table or refilled our wine glasses. How she got a job here is beyond me.
(1)Christie Katelyn S.
I love Wild Fire! I had the lemon chicken & it was superb! The atmosphere is great & you have a view of the kitchen, including the wood burning stove. The staff is very polite & helpful. It is a bit pricey, but overall a wonderful restaurant.
(4)Zahra A.
Decent wine selection and mediocre waiters sum up this generic steakhouse. The menu lacks originality and the food did not wow me at all. The decor and interior was well lit and romantic, serving as a relatively nice first-date if your desire is to spend money on mediocre dishes. The scallops were slightly rubbery and the potatoes lacked flavor. The dessert was my favorite part of the night although I felt as if I had tasted the chocolate cake elsewhere...Oh yes, at Chillis.
(2)kathleen m.
2.5 -3 stars We went to Wildfire's Glenview location last night for a quick dinner since we were in the area. Thankfully we called ahead and made a reservation -- the wait was over an hour on a Tuesday night. The service was decent but nothing outstanding considering the crowd. The food was good as always. We both stick with the crusted filet medallions (me: blue cheese and mushroom; husband: blue cheese) as they are a reliable bet. My husband commented that he has never seen so many walkers in one place -- there were at least three in our section. A different crowd, but that's to be expected in Glenview.
(3)Ann Y.
I went here last night with my family to celebrate my recent promotion. The problems started when I walked in the door. I had called and made a reservation for 6:45 P.M. I thought it was strange that I had not received a call confirming, but I figured what the hell. We got there and they did not have a reservation for me. When I talked to the hostess she was really rude and said "We aren't busy so no reason to get upset we will seat you". When we were seated, there were only two sets of silverware, and it took forever for our waiter to arrive. Our waiter mumbled and was really, really hard to understand. When we asked him what came with the steaks he read off a list of items including the double baked potato. He never said that was an extra cost. Also, I asked for lime in my diet coke which I did not receive until I get my refill which I had to ask for. My mom asked for sweetener for her iced tea and it took forever. We never were offered refills on our coffee and my banana cream pie was warm (gross). When we got the bill we were charged an additional amount for the double baked potato. We told the waiter and he claimed that he said for an upgrade we could get this. Not one person in our party of 4 heard him. I asked for the manager and the waiter came back and said that the manager was too busy to come to our table (why were there that many disgruntled folks). Again unacceptable. I demanded that the manager come and he finally did. They are supposedly sending us a gift certificate...we shall see how that goes. The only reason they are getting 2 stars instead of one was that there chopped salad was wonderful. I would get it for carry out, but for a $200.00 dinner for 4 there are so many better steak places I would rather go. ****Update- It has been several weeks and we were promised that we would get something mailed. My dad has called several times and we have gotten no where. They obviously don't care if they loose customers or not. I would give them ZERO stars for there bad attitude***
(1)Maria W.
Excellent encrusted filet mignon - so good and perfectly cooked! The chicken sandwich on pretzel roll is good, albeit a bit oily. The twice baked potato - yums! The scene was bustle-y but not crowded.
(4)constantine a.
Best Restaurant in Glenview. Always consistent and food is affordable. The Chicken and Rib Plate is excellent.
(4)Amy L.
We had my sister's rehearsal dinner here and it was quite good. I was pleasantly surprised because I wasn't very impressed the last time I went here for dinner. The crab cakes were so moist and tasty. The Seared Bacon Scallops were top notch. The prime rib was a bit dry but overall decent. Chocolate cake was too sweet but very moist (still nothing compared to Portillo's Chocolate Cake though). Key Lime Pie was more on the creamy end but tasted better than the Chocolate Cake.
(3)Pat P.
Mother's Day dinner can be a disaster in a lot of restaurants, but ours here was great. We had a fabulous waitress, lots of patience w the babies with us, great honest recommendations, and wonderful attentive service. Calamari was exceptional, really tender, very lightly battered for frying. Our steaks were perfectly cooked as we ordered them (crusted tenderloin trio is a favorite) and all the sides were tasty. No matter what we order here, and we've gone so many times, it is consistently excellent.
(5)Amy D.
This place is by far my favorite place to go out to eat. I have yet to have a bad experience, and I have visited this wildfire over a dozen times. My boyfriend and I went there on a Saturday night, and our waitress was fantastic! I ordered the skeert steak, and although it was too pink for me ( IM really picky about my red meat), the waitress took it back and recooked it for me and 10 mins later the manager came and asked me how everything was... all and all great food and great customer service... The chocolate martini also really hit the spot :)
(5)kb j.
We've been to this Lettuce Entertain Outpost many times. We've also been to its siblings in Lincolnshire and Chicago many times as well. This establishment provides good quality (though not a Wow!) comfort food in a pleasant environment through efficient service and provides value. We went recently. Our reservations were honored upon arrival. A two page wine list. Wines by the glass are offered, but the selections are not anything to get excited about. Bread is brought to the table right away. Our server appeared moments afterwards to take our order. The salads are huge (easily shared). We opted for the fried calamari appetizer (but, it may be the last time we order it as it didn't have any taste). However, the burgers were top notch with a good amount of grease that was nicely soaked up by the bun. Over the years we've tried most of the items on the menu at one time or another and have had very good experiences with them (the skirt steak is especially memorable). The calamari and burgers were more than enough for us and we (with some reluctance) skipped desert.
(4)Bob A.
My wife and I went to Wildfire for NYE. Overall, I was very disappointed. I ordered the fillet, and it wasn't cooked the way I ordered, so I had to send it back. The rest of the meal was subpar as well. It may have been that the staff was overloaded due to the holiday...but I must say that my overall experience was just not what I expected.
(3)Mariana P.
Had a great experience here. I was out with certain members of my boyfriends family who do not fall on my favorite people list, so the first thing I did was order myself a drink. The key lime pie martini was great, and definitely strong. I had a great macadamia covered fish entree and the apple skillet for desert. All were great. My one beef was that the waitress took way to long to get our drinks out to us, but the service after that was fine. Thankfully our food came quickly so I could start eating and avoid talking to obnoxious relatives.
(4)Mrs. E.
I feel like Wildfire in general is a solid place to eat - reliable food, fairly decent prices, consistent service. Is the food the best in the world? No, but it's pretty good. Is the service the best? No, but it's pretty good. Prices? Could be a little more affordable given that the quality isn't quite up the par with some other restaurants? Yes, but again, it's all pretty good. Overall it's fine but it's definitely not a destination for a really, amazing piece of steak.
(3)meredith t.
Consistently amazing filet mignon, although I would probably avoid the toppings and go with the steak alone. Friends have also noted good prime rib and beef ribs. Love the potatoes au gratin and broccoli, too. Careful with the portion sizes - a normal size meal is enough for more than one for many people, with no room for dessert!
(4)Brian C.
I don't remember not liking this place, but I can't say much for my most recent experience. I had a rib-eye and it had absolutely no flavor. The fries were simply atrocious. How hard is it for a restaurant to make good fries, honestly? The wine list was very unoriginal, dare I say with a real corporate feel, with mostly California selections. (Let me just say that there is a bigger world of wine than just California and some token selections from France, Italy, Chile, and Australia.) I had the cheaper pinot noir (from France), which was innocuous enough. The dessert was okay, not spectacular. Look, if dinner for two is going to cost $90 after tax and tip, it better be good. They better make an effort with the wine list, and they better make fries that knock my socks off. If they can't beat fast food fries, they shouldn't make them at all. The value just isn't at this place. I have had plenty of good meals at Lettuce Entertain You restaurants, but I can't endorse this one. Whatever you want on that menu, there is another place out there that makes it better, and at a cheaper price.
(2)M Y.
Amazing food, always great, never had bad service. Been going for years now, started at the Lincolnshire location and staying at the Glenview location.
(5)MK M.
Just ok. I had the salmon and wasn't too impressed. Its over priced
(3)Brendan M.
always a decent, consistent meal. blue-cheese filet, asparagus, grilled sweet potato....heavenly. Don't be afraid to send stuff back if it is not cooked to your liking....they don't mind!
(4)Craig Y.
I have to confess I have only come here for lunch. The stuffed burgers with fries are great but the make me want have a nap mid way through the afternoon. So I opt for the small Kale salad with grilled steak. The salad is lush with lots of crunchy fresh kale, egg and spinach. Just hits the spot and is the right size. Sometimes I will start off with their French onion soup which hits the hot and cheesey spot. Another real good choice is the pork chop which is a perfect size and cooked very tenderly. Nice to round things off with a espresso. Great place for a nice lunch.
(5)Donald D.
Treated myself to Wildfire in Glenview after shooting a career low 74 in Oak Brook this afternoon (2 birdies, 4 bogeys). I sat in the Martini Lounge to enjoy a Prime Angus Burger with fresh cut fries. My burger was medium rare and cooked to perfection. My fries were definitely fresh cut and not frozen. I also asked to have my fries seasoned in Old Bay with a side of lemon garlic aioli. Awesome! ...sometimes I even impress myself with my culinary imagination. I'll definitely be back as the service and atmosphere matched the great food.
(5)Lisa A.
I come here mainly for office or business type dinners in groups of 10 or more. They are very consistent in their service and quality of food. I like their Caesar salad, but love their chopped salads the best with plenty of avocados crispy chips and blue cheese. Of their appetizers, I like the shrimp the best; the chicken skewers are often overcooked and dry and their calamari is to die for. They make a decent filet and cooked to order but not what you would expect from a steakhouse but fair game. There salmon is done well and not overcooked. I haven't tried their chicken or vegetarian options. They offer great dessert selections and the chocolate cake with fresh whipped cream or their apple skillet pie is the best choices. Their ice cream sandwich cookie is okay and their key lime pie is good, too. All in all a good steady restaurant with reliability.
(4)Hannah H.
My co-workers and I came to Wildfire for a work lunch. Part of the Lettuce Entertain You restaurant group, Wildfire offers a lunch and dinner menu, HH, gluten-free options, as well as a 'Club' menu for larger parties. I had their Thick Prime Angus Burger, which came with shredded lettuce and tomato, on a multigrain bun; this was served with french fries, a cup of cole slaw, and a pickle. I wasn't really a fan of the burger itself, as the bun was more on the dry end; the Angus patty was grilled, but it wasn't seasoned and overcooked, making it tough and charred. The fries were forgettable, and the cole slaw was a little bit more on the wet side. I loved the private room we were in, however, as our group was able to be apart from the main dining area. Service was friendly and efficient, and I liked the dark wood and the red decor. +overcooked burgers T___T +friendly staff +request for private room +located at the Glen
(3)Betty C.
The Crispy Ahi Tuna appetizer was uninspried and bland. Not enough flavor on the dressed greens and the tuna itself was a bit tough. Wasabi cream was the only bright spot on the plate. Grilled red fish and shrimp with mango sauce, sauteed shredded vegetables and coconut rice was very tasty. Blood orange cosmopolitan was very flavorful but a tad too sweet. The Patriot Room all the way across the restaurant towards Lake Street was very quiet and a nice change of pace from the extremely loud main dining room. If you want quiet ask for that room if it is open.
(4)Plamena G.
I've been to Wildfire a handful of times and I've never been disappointed. I'm not a big meat lover, but I really enjoy their roumanian skirt steak! It's so DELICIOUS! The last two-three times I've been there, I've automatically ordered it. It's marinated perfectly, making it so juicy and flavorful. It comes with a side, and I would highly recommend their mashed potatoes. They're really good! The last time I went to Wildfire it was for a birthday. We brought a cake from home and we gave it to our waiter to bring out at the end of the night. It wasn't a problem.
(4)Moni K.
I had my 10 year wedding anniversary here this month and I can't say enough good things about the quality of food and service and the great attention to detail that this restaurant put in making my special day even more special. Nicole, the parties and special events coordinator helped me plan the menu and the drink list as well as helped me decorating and setting the table. I am extremely thankful to her and the staff. This was a very beautiful day that I will remember for a very long time and I thank everyone one involved. The food is superb; you just cannot go wrong with the cheddar double stuffed potato, swordfish or the filet mignon. The key lime pie was a big hit. For red wine I highly recommend the St. Francis Sonoma red splash and Kendall-Jackson Riesling.
(5)Christina O.
We had our rehearsal dinner here. The food was amazing and the staff was great! They were able to create alternate meals for those in our family who had food allergies. The chop salad is my favorite and they have wine flights!
(5)Justin E.
Great dinner experience tonight. I made a reservation before coming, when we arrived we were immediately seated at a booth(which I requested when I made reservations). We walked right in to our table even with a dozen or so people waiting. Was very busy tonight and our server still managed to keep us happy. Prime rib was good, but a generous amount of fat on it. Double baked potato was amazing. Best I've ever had, the Mac and cheese was better than most places but not the best. Still saving the best for last. Desert was unforgettable, the vanilla bean bread pudding is life changing. You must save room for the bread pudding. We had a great experience, would love to come back more often but the price is high. Around $120 for the two of us, no appetizers but we had desert. Must try this place if give the chance
(4)Susan D.
Best chopped Salad! My absolute favorite restaurant!
(5)Christophe C.
Three minus, almost a 2. Meh. I come here sometimes to catch up with a friend for convenience but I'll say there are plenty of good steakhouses that are worth driving a bit out to get to. Last experience was getting some kind of fish for lunch, and the vegetable spread underneath was pretty messy and shapeless. I think if you want a big carb like spaghetti and meatballs this place could work for you. Haven't had their steak in a few years -- not too inclined to give it another shot, considering it was pretty unmemorable. But it is conveniently located, so maybe next winter.
(3)Greg R.
First visit to the Glenview Wildfire for my brother-in-law's birthday dinner. Been to other locations before, with generally very good experiences...but (spoiler alert) there were a couple things that really knocked this review down the scale. It may have been an omen, but apparently there was an accident before we arrived that required paramedics...so that was fun(?) On the service end of things, it was mainly pretty good. Our waiter did a fine job taking care of everything. There were a couple oddly long waits for drinks and other things (like a kid's menu...the high chair should have been a dead giveaway). The one big service issue was the location of our table, which was crammed in directly in front of a major walkway into another section of the dining room, to the point where we were regularly being bumped into. The solution was to close the one door, which did nothing. Turns out people can open doors. Maybe that table should just not be there. Food-wise, I can only vouch for my steak primarily. The New York strip was nicely seasoned and seared. It maybe came out a hair past the medium rare I requested, but nothing worth complaining over. My wife had crab cakes, which were pretty mediocre in my opinion...seemed like a lot of filler going on. The big reason for the 1-star review was a couple reports the following day of some serious gastrointestinal upset from a couple members of our group. Apparently the cheeseburger and coconut shrimp were not the entrees to eat that night. Sorry...somebody has issues like that, you get 1 star. And it does pain me, as like I mentioned at the start, I have generally liked other locations.
(1)J M.
Had a fabulous anniversary dinner! Had drinks (martini flight, dirty martini with house vodka and the strawberry sidecar), house salads, filet mignon (medium and perfect!!), tomato mozz pizza and a blueberry pie for dessert. Everything was perfect! Our waitress shayna was great! Knew what we needed before we did. Had our dessert comped since it was our anniversary. That was wonderful! Thank you for a wonderful evening!!
(5)Dana J.
I came here with my family for my graduation party this past weekend. We had a family style meal with my own "personalized menu." Which I thought was the cutest thing. We had skirt steak, chicken, roasted veggies, calamari, spinach dip...I could literally go on. The food was delicious, I don't have one complaint at all. Our server (carla or karla) was EXCELLENT! Nothing makes me more happy than someone who appreciates their customers. She was so sweet and patient with such a big party, she did not get overwhelmed at all. We had a lovely dining experience, thank you.
(5)Beatriz R.
HOLY SWEET BABY JESUS of all steak houses!! lol.. This place is hands down my favorite this year!!! I treated my honey for sweetest day dinner here and we just loved it. Hold on to your horses cuz the amount of food that we tried this night was a lot BUT TO DIE FOR!!.. Let's go right in to appetizers we ordered the Bison meatballs and I swear these suckers were just so tender and juicy and the tomato sauce that's over it is amazing!! Cooked beautifully. Our main course consisted in a Lamb porterhouse chops that we shared.. Cooked medium and they just tasted great literally fell off the bone. Just delicious! We paired that with the the creamed spinach which was okay I wasn't wowed or disappointed in it. We both order the filet mignon I topped mine with Parmesan cheese and paired it with the double baked cheese potato two words: HOLY COW! I swear I don't know what I love more the flavor of the steak or the little bed of bread that it was laid on top just absorbed all the meat from the steak it was just exquisite. He paired his with the au gratin potatoes and we all Know I LOVE potatoes that I had to steal some of his lol. and I was just blown away. The service was great friendly and the food came out promptly and in a timely manner. We also enjoyed some strong cocktails to enjoy our night. The restaurant it self is HUGE and beautiful nice romantic setting for the occasion. We absolutely loved evrything.. DID we finish?? I'm sure you're dying to know lol but NO took some home for left overs and it enjoyed it the next day. I don't know why I hadn't visited this place sooner. But all I know is I CAN'T WAIT TO GO BACK!!
(5)Emmy S.
Great service. Great waitress. Nice place. The wait was not long. Has an outdoor area if your into eating outside.
(5)Howard L.
This place has great food, a vibrant dining environment, great service, and reasonable prices. I was surprised I had not reviewed before, but the last time I was here, I just had a take-out turkey burger and chopped salad. We had lunch here today and it was yet another busy place for a weekday lunch. Wife had their grilled seafood salad, which was really fresh on the ingredients and which she really enjoyed. I had their mushroom crusted pork chop. It wasn't their best dish as the mushroom crust had a somewhat odd taste, but I attribute that to the dish style, and didn't knock off anything for it. Overall, simply a great place for a meal.
(5)Craig W.
Always good. Food is always fresh and cooked to perfection. Love the tuna steak teriyaki. Outstanding!
(4)Reebz P.
The service and atmosphere was really appealing. The food was good and our server was very accommodating to our special requests. I really wish I tried the crab cakes but there is always next time. My sister and I went here for lunch and ordered the Tavern Fish Sandwich with french fries that comes with a house made tartar sauce and the Cedar-Planked Salmon with mashed potatoes. Instead of the brown sugar soy glaze sauce that comes on the fish she asked for it to be blackened and really enjoyed it.
(4)Chris C.
Love the corn bread here. But today's corn bread is cold... And ordered for turkey Rubin, but came the turkey sandwich ....
(3)Richard Y.
Double date night with friends here on a Sunday evening. The place was packed with the usual mosaic of suburbanites, ranging from Millennial-types on a date, to empty nesters, to families. Good, friendly service combined with tasty meals made for an enjoyable experience. The steak trio, prime rib, trout, and cod were all thumbs up. I dinged them a star for the prices-- $50 a head sans dessert and booze is pushing it.
(3)Fred G.
Our family has been to Wildfire a lot, and we always have a great experience. We've all tried their steaks, pastas, salads and desserts. Every dish we've eaten has been delicious and surpassed expectations. In summary, Wildfire is a cozy, quaint, yet loud and fun restaurant that would be great for entertaining parents or a date who you want to impress.
(5)Bradford M.
One of the things that surprised me the most was the awful seating. My party was seated at a table where apparently everyone in the restaurant had to walk by. My chair was bumped multiple times throughout dinner, but what was truly bothersome was having a group of patrons and the hostess arguing over their table right behind me. Granted, the patrons were being needlessly difficult because they didn't want to sit at a booth, but the hostess could have guided them away from people trying to enjoy their dinner instead of arguing for several minutes on the floor of the dining room.
(2)Ali S.
A good restaurant, the food is good, nothing special. I ordered a Tuba Steak I didn't love it but my wife ordered Salmon which was delicious. I also ordered wild rice along and it was made well. Also the steamed veggies are good. The flavor is mouth watering and I usually stay away from veggies but this time I couldn't.
(4)Miss Kari P.
Monday's fried chicken special was absolutely phenomenal!!! My only little issue with this establishment is that it's always so packed with people that the service is always mediocre. But I guess it's not the servers fault that they're unattentive if they have lots of tables to take care of. Maybe have more servers on the floor? That way I can get my side before I finish my meal.
(4)Sameer R.
By far one of the best steaks out there. I would rate it better than Gibsons. Service is awesome and the ambience is great. Compare this to weber grill, but alot nicer and I feel a better menu.
(4)Val V.
Great food! Every time delicious and served with maner! Love their wildfires chopped salad!
(5)Feisty E.
Solid, baby! Been many, many times, always for dinner - so nice to have it in the area instead of schlepping downtown. Like everything (a valet in the middle of an empty, football field-sized mall parking lot... you've got to love North Shore, lol). Service is always great - even when the place is packed and we've been there on NYE... twice. To start, the house rolls are delicious, we devour the dark ones in seconds. Great appetizers - like calamari and beer mussels best. Chopped salad, yummy! Huge portion (large is enough for 4-6 people to share as a side). We always have a very good luck with steaks and prime rib as well - and fish. Normally get one of each on visits. For those who think meat is bland at WF - when you have a premium quality meat cut, you DON'T over-season it - right? Just a few peppercorns and tiny pinch of salt will do - if you want to taste salt, butter, A1+ well liquor and god-knows what on your steak, I'd say head to Applebees. Otherwise, get your meat rare to medium-rare at WF and enjoy unaltered as its intended to be. May not be terribly complex dishes/sauces, but it's just good food. The kind that would take one forever to prepare at home- so what more does one want? Deserts, nothing particularly awe-inspiring but tasty and large enough to share. I wish there was some flourless dark chocolate type thing to finish the meal but a cobbler with ice cream is nice too. One thing that is silly (and really I wish I remembered not to get it, for the 20th time .... but lookie how cute... 4 little martini glasses) is the flavored martini sampler flight. Sugar water with not much liquor. But the reg. vodka martinis are fine so are vodka tonics, and you have your beer of course. I also think WF is a decent value for the price, esp. items like chopped salad and king cut prime rib. We've been lucky to get consistent quality here, so when we strayed to L Woods (all right) or Myron and Phills (nightmarish) we often wished we'd come to WildFire. I do appreciate the old world feel, the soft light, the dark wood and the bustling, lively rooms and abundant space. Thumbs up, going back end of this month... please save a BOOTH for us... or this review will have a three star edit... *just kidding. sort of*
(4)Kat A.
One of my fave salads are from here- the chopped salad! A large salad can feed 3 of us for 2 days. I usually order a filet or prime rib. Their crusted filets are always yummy. A side of roasted vegetables are a healthy, tasty alternative to some of their other options. During lunch they serve cornbread which is delish. Sometimes they still have some left during dinner so I usually ask just in case!
(4)Joelle S.
One of my all time favorite places!! I love WILDFIRE! From the bar to dessert, there isn't a bad item on the menu. My daughter and I often split items so we get a better variety of items. This time we each had a salad, mine was the Beet & Goat Cheese Salad which was awesome, she had the side Caesar, which is always an excellent choice. We then split the Horseradish Cheeseburger, medium (as they won't do medium rare), but here, a medium burger is cooked perfectly! One of my favorite meals is the to start off with the Shrimp & Crab Bisque, then the Wildfire Chopped Salad the house specialty! Has roasted chicken, avocado, tomatoes, blue cheese, bacon, scallions, corn, tortilla strips; tossed with citrus lime vinaigrette. Then the Roumanian Skirt Steak served with either mashed potatoes or wild rice. If I'm in the mood, dessert: Seasonal Berry Crisp. Pair this up with a house red wine and it is the perfect dinner! There is outdoor seating weather permitting.
(5)Mister M.
I don't know what it is exactly. I want to like this place because all of my friends seem to think that it's fantastic. I have been to various Wildfire locations about a half dozen times, always with a group. Never my choice. I just don't know what all the fuss is about. My last experience was probably the worst, but it still represents the restaurant fairly well. We started with appetizers and drinks, and I must say bad service from the start. I hate it when a server gives the impression that you are taking up their valuable time. Chopped salad is what it is. Now i'm not a big fan of chopped salads, but after this rather large bowl of mixed greens and whatever else they throw into it is mixed with the dressing, it kind of comes to the plate like slop for pigs. Maybe that is too harsh, but it just seems to be a mess of a salad. No refined dining here. Kids had burgers, no big deal, seafood entrees at the table were given thumbs up. I had the Prime Rib. It was not very good. Huge piece of garlic rubbed mediocrity. My wife had the char crusted ribeye. She whispered in my ear that it tasted like it had been cooked over gasoline. I tasted it and to my astonishment, IT DID TASTE LIKE GASOLINE!. Of course it was the char crust that they applied, straight out of a box. You know, the pre-mixed Char Crust pouches that you see at the grocery store? Very disappointing and perfectly ruined steak. The best thing at Wildfire are the Cottage Fries. Thick slices of Russet Potatoes cooked Cottage Fry style with fresh rosemary. Those things are good! But not enough to recommend this place.
(2)Richard B.
OK, time for an update! We went there for lunch last Saturday. We did not have any reservations, but we were seated promptly - maybe because the restaurant was only half-filled. I had the tenderloin tip and the wife had coconut shrimp. I found my entrée to be pretty good, although I had asked them to cook my meal as "medium," and it came out medium well. I'm not very picky, so I did not complain. The Wife snarfed down her shrimp and said it was well prepared, so that's that. I noticed that the server furnished an unending supply of platters of their corn bread, which seemed to be rather sweet and it had actual kernels of corn in it. It was a bit greasy for my tastes, but I tried a couple of pieces anyways. Unlike the last time, our server was always present and very efficient. I am bumping up my evaluation to four stars. PS: We were there on an LEYE two-fer card that we received in the mail a month or so ago.
(4)Jo M.
The service is amazing and so is the food. Had a private event in the patriot room and everything went super smooth
(5)Donna P.
Food okay - problem is I am trying to quit smoking and they would not permit me to use my electronic cigarette in the restaurant. I don't understand there is no smoke only vapors. I do understand why restaurants banned regular cigarettes - but the e cigarette - ridiculous.
(1)Shaun S.
Celebrated our third anniversary here last week as we had two Lettuce Entertain You gift cards and it's about 3 miles from home. Most of the time we just do carry out from Wildfire as my wife loves their chopped salad and we'll combine that with something I prepare. For tonight that wasn't an option. So made our reservation through Yelp and it worked seamlessly. We arrived a few minutes before our time and were immediately seated. Our server was very friendly and she walked us through their specials, etc. The Menu seemed larger than normal, and it was due to something like Chicago Restaurant Week. In the end she ordered the roasted chicken and I did a special, the braised spare rib. Both were great and along with one of their salads (she ordered it... don't remember what it was!) We had a real nice meal. I would have gone for the molten chocolate cake, but she wanted the peanut butter pie... and well, it's an anniversary, so she wins! :) I know there are many reasons to go into the city to eat, but you have to remember there are also reasons to stay in the 'burbs. Wildfire fit that need this last week!
(4)Lisa H.
I think I've been to the Wildfire in Glenview about four times now, and I order the same thing every time. The Filet Medallion Trio, medium rare, topped with horseradish on one, blue cheese on another, and parmesan on the last piece. PERFECTION. They must slather those medallions in butter while cooking them. Mmm... Include a side of au gratin potatoes and a Caesar salad, add a red wine sampler and you have one GREAT meal! The service is good too. :)
(5)J R.
We dine out a few times a month but I was impressed with this restaurant! It was my first time here and I really enjoyed it! From the décor to the servers to the food everything was great! We came for Valentines Day (well, the day after) and I didn't see one kid, which was great since we had a night off from our own. It was an adult restaurant that was crowded and everyone seemed pleased. The bread they give you when you are seated is amazing! Melts in your mouth! I had the BBQ chicken with mashed red potatoes and it was not only huge but so delicious!! My boyfriend got a burger with potatoes that he devoured in like 5 minutes. Would highly recommend, especially for a date night.
(5)Bruce B.
My family had a lovely, delicious lunch. All dishes (steak, pork chop, pasta, steak sandwich, Cobb salad) were outstanding. Mary, our knowledgable server, was a delight. Tony, the manager, checked on us, and when he learned we were out of town and had never been there, he offered to comp dessert for all of us. We selected three from the dessert tray offered by Mary and were more than pleased.. Our only regret is that we're Floridians and can rarely avail ourselves of this superb restaurant - and that we can only award five stars. Thanks Wildfire!
(5)Marie C.
Their chopped salad is to die for. Their cottage fries are amazing. They're salad dressings are delicious but it's a little pricey. Their cornbread they give you during lunch time is literally the best cornbread I have ever had. Wished they served it with dinner as we'll but the onion roll is really good too
(4)William L.
So we decided to take my folks out for dinner and Wildfire was a convenient and nice choice...sorda. We made an early dinner reservation on a Saturday for 5 o'clock. We all showed up and were walked to our table...which was directly in front of a doorway that led from the kitchen to the dining room. The restaurant was less than half empty, so seating a party with a reservation there was unacceptable. Every 5 seconds a server walked uncomfortably close carrying many dishes of food. So we asked to be moved, and they moved us to a nice spot. However, we had to close our tab at the one table and open a new one at the new table. Probably just SOP, but it was very awkward to receive a bill while the new server was going through the specials. On to the food. Everything was top notch and portion sizes were out of control, as usual. The parmesan-crusted sirloin was fantastic, although the steamed broccoli should've been steamed a little longer as it was a bit hard. The rest of the table very much enjoyed the coconut shrimp, grouper, and BBQ chicken. We all had dessert as well, the carrot cake was the best I've ever had and the apple pie was also the tops. Our second server was outstanding, friendly, and knew when to check on us and when to leave us be.
(3)Valencia W.
I've had the wildfire experience before in VA and was expecting much of the same which was what I expected. 3 stars.
(3)Jody B.
We went here with friends last Friday. We made reservations through opentable. Hubby and I got there early and had a drink at the bar. My drink was pretty good... Just a plain vodka martini... Hard to screw up. The bar is bustling with a good vibe. However, the bartenders are not friendly. It seems they would rather talk amongst themselves rather than pay attention to the customers. One was standing for 10 minutes or more just talking to a couple of his buddies that were standing behind me. When our friends came we checked in. We had to wait about 5 minutes for our table. No big deal, just a mild annoyance. Our waitress was very friendly and competent. She was quite busy, but seemed to be able to keep up. We shared a wildfire salad, which was plenty for 4 of us and delicious. I got a mushroom stuffed salmon. The stuffing was so good and buttery, and the fish was not overdone. I wished I didn't snarf it all down so I could have had leftovers for lunch the next day! Our friends got the petite filet. It's reasonably priced at about $25, compared to other places like Morton's, Pete miller's, Ruth Chris, etc... They said they love the filet here and order it often. The noise level is a bit much, but we seemed to be able to carry on a conversation, so I won't complain. We have come here for the beer dinners. What a great time. All in all, a good place for a Friday night with friends.
(3)Carrie R.
Have been going to Wildfire forever. Went today at lunch, aloof boarderline rude server. Ordered filet medium rare, came overcooked and tough. Seems food quality has really gone down. Meat was supposed to be 7 ounces, looked to be about 4. Food had no flavor at all, felt like Ponderosa.
(3)Valerie W.
Sometimes, you just want to go out, catch up on the latest with one of your girlfriends, and have a leisurely evening. This was my Friday night, and Wildfire did not disappoint. ($100 in gift certificates between the two of us helped.) So, first off, when I say leisurely, I mean it. We were there upwards of two hours, and not because the kitchen was overloaded or the service was bad. Our server (I regret she did not give us her name) was very nice, and we did not feel rushed to complete our meal. The ambience in the restaurant is typical old-style steakhouse, as are most Wildfire locations. I like feeling like Frank Sinatra could walk in. The food. We ordered a bottle of the Trivento Amado Sur Malbec, which was delicious. If you have 2 people and are planning on having more than one glass of wine each, go big and get a bottle. They are reasonably priced, and on Mondays, bottles are half price. Back to my leisurely evening... We ordered in courses, which gave us the time to catch up and gossip, while enjoying everything. I cannot stress enough that we did not once feel rushed, or like the management wanted our table back, which I have had at places in the past. Appetizer: lobster and artichoke dip with toast points While it was delicious, I couldn't taste the lobster or artichoke. It was heavy on other ingredients, mainly celery, bell pepper, and onion. I was disappointed, I would've ordered the mussels or scallop skewers instead. Salad: we split a small beet and goat cheese salad. Awesome. The beets were perfectly cooked and sweet, the goat cheese was creamy, and it was garnished with marcona almonds. The whole salad was not over-dressed. The vinegarette was light and refreshing. Soup: we both had the French onion. I am very picky about my French onion. This one is now in my top 5. Enough said. Entree: we both ordered the ribeye. I ordered mine medium rare plus, and it came out perfectly. It was a thick cut steak, seasoning was good. Side dishes: each entree comes with one, which rocks, when most of the other steakhouses in the area serve steaks ala carte. We had a baked potato and roasted veggies. Both were yummy, even though by this time I was pretty full. Dessert was two cappuccinos. The dessert tray looked great, but I was not going to be able to stuff my tummy any further. If you're looking for a less-expensive steak house option in the area, wildfire is the way to go. You definitely get the bang for your buck. Portions on everything are generous, and I can't stress enough how much I enjoy having a side dish come with my steak, especially since they are large enough to share. What could've easily been a $300 meal at another place came to $150 plus tip. Like I said, the $100 in gift certificates helped... But sometimes it's nice to get out for a nice meal.
(4)Kirsten V.
I find that Wildfire has a consistency issue. We do take out here quite often, and sometimes it's great. Sometimes not. Last week we got a French dip that was inedible. And an overcooked cheeseburger, which should be a sin from a steakhouse. I usually just stick to lunches here because I find their salads to be delicious. The last three times we've had steak, they were cooked perfectly, seasoned perfectly yet still bland and a bit tough. I was there on Saturday, December 14th and ordered the specially dried aged New York strip. Tough as usual. Bummer.
(3)E K.
A group of 9 us of had the pleasure of dining at this Glenview location this past Saturday night. We were pleasantly surprised to be seated within 3minutes of our reservation...to a private wine room no less! Usually the dining room could get quite loud, so this room was absolutely perfect for our group- the round table and the beautiful and quiet atmosphere was perfect for conversation. Our waitress (Rosie) was fantastic, attentive, and most of all, PATIENT. She was an angel that handled our needy group with ease and grace. All of the staff was professional and pleasant, which is wonderful to experience especially since I feel pleasant service staff is hard to find these days. The food...oh the food...we decided to do the supper club with our large group and I think I am still in a bit of food coma. We decided on to pay extra to enjoy the calamari, filet mignon, and the fish of the day (macadamia nut crusted halibut). The fish stole the show...absolutely outstanding, especially with that delicious lemon butter sauce. Their seasonal pumpkin pie is one of the best I've ever had and their carrot cake is to die for! The martini's were following throughout the evening...my favorite would have to be the refreshing Effen Spa martini...wow. Bottom line, you can't go wrong with anything you order and the ambiance is usually energetic and joyous in the dining room. You pay more than the average restaurant, but you pay for what you receive...you won't leave hungry or disappointed. Enjoy!
(5)Roseann M.
Hello. My name is Roseann and I am a vegetarian. And I am now a fan of Wildfire. No, I was not turned away from the True Faith of a Plant-Based Diet by the spectacle of massive cuts of meat and platters of fish being paraded past me while dining at Wildfire. I am not that easily dissuaded! But I, and 11 other members of my group, had a very good experience at Wildfire. Our hiking club chose to go to Wildfire in Glenview for reasons that are unclear to me. When I first heard of this choice, I thought, well, that's $25.00 for dinner I won't be spending. But I looked at the on-line menu and saw several dining options, even for vegetarians, so I went. Only two of the 12 diners had a vegetarian option. I had the Wildorf salad (the medium size) and another diner had the Goat Cheese and Beet Salad. Both were delicious. There was also a veggie burger option, but we didn't try that. Other members of our group had burgers, a steak sandwich, a rib eye, a chicken salad -- you name it. Twelve people ate, and I was too busy enjoying my McWilliams Shiraz to take careful note of what they had. Let me just say, it was a big variety, and everyone was happy. The only person who had a bad experience was the Broccoli Queen, who ordered only a baked potato and steamed broccoli for dinner, even though she is not a vegetarian. She said the broccoli came in a coating of oil, and was not cooked. She sent it back. The kitchen ended up having some sort of mix up, and her request for a second, better order of broccoli got lost somehow. The restaurant comped her baked potato. It was a Thursday night, but this place was totally slammed. If at all possible, you should try to get a reservation. Clearly, the staff is used to high volume. Our waitress was a blond woman, whose name I did not catch (blame the Shiraz again), but she was immensely efficient. She gained high favor in our book when, at the end of our meal, she asked if we wanted to have separate checks! We had planned to figure everything out from a single check, but we gladly accepted her offer. VERY appreciated! With the size of our group, the gratuity was included, and we had no problem with that - we were given excellent service I had a very good experience and would go again. And the carnivores would totally agree with me.
(4)Neen J.
Seriously fabulous food and amazing service! As a gluten free geek it is sometimes difficult to find fabulous food when traveling however this place rocks! I was beyond excited to see pizza, hamburgers, desserts - oh so many choices for a GF person ... their GF menu was fantastic! We had the mozzarella and tomato pizza with a roasted beet and goats cheese salad (both GF & both delicious). My friend (who isn't GF) truly loved it too. Their wine list is brilliant, their service is outstanding. I was with a friend and we were enjoying catching up and they never interfered but were attentive and let us enjoy our night. A special shout out to our waiter Justin who really make the night even more enjoyable with his suggestions and attention.
(4)Sara L.
Came here on a Sunday night and boy oh boy was it packed! We were not sure if were would get a table, but lo and behold we were able to without waiting. The place is quite cozy and nice decor. I do admit their tables are large enough that we had room on our table. My big pet peeves is that tables for two are always soo damn small!! The service was great and the waitress was very attentive. FYI- the place can get really loud. Did what any person who is trying to eat healthy does- order the prime rib, mashed spuds and a cold beer.! The prime rib was delicious!!! Not too fatty, tender, cooked perfect and bloody...yes I love me a good rare steak! The spuds were the perfect texture and had chunks of red potatoes and buttery! We had the key lime pie for dessert..who can say no to dessert?!?!? Yummo...it is kinda tart, but the whip cream balances it out. Overall, good place to eat at! Just remember the portions are pretty big, so bring your appetite!
(4)Ann S.
Was looking forward to having a 15 person dinner at Wildfire Glenview this past Saturday, unfortunately, when I went in person to make the reservation, the event planner, Jillian (she is the only person that can book a reservation over 12 people) informed me that unless I book a private room which would cost a minimum of $1,700 dollars, she would be unable to make a reservation for our dinner. I was totally taken a back and couldn't believe a restaurant would be so willing (and she did nothing to make you feel like she cared about not getting your business...no empathy came from her in anyway) to walk away from what would probably be a $1000 dinner. I have been a Lettuce Entertain You member for over 10 years and have always liked and recommended their restaurants. Unfortunately, the bad attitude and lack of caring about their customer will keep me from ever going to this Wildfire restaurant again. Interestingly enough, the Wildfire Schaumburg, who did an awesome job with our group, found a way to accomodate us and their busy Saturday schedule without making me feel like my business was not important to them. I hope someone from Schaumburg shows the Glenview event contact how to work with customers.
(1)MG J.
A good place to go to for a drink at the bar! If I'm ever in the area again, I would go back and possibly eat there as well. Great, attentive service as well!
(4)Dodge S.
Just an excellent venue for a business meeting! While everyone was mingling and talking to people near the registration table the Wildfire servers came by with delicious small slices of mozzarella, tomato, and basil pizza. Our group was located past the main bar, in the back of the restaurant, and we really enjoyed ourselves because of the location, the food and wine selection, and wonderful atmosphere. In our room we had round tables setup for seating and listening to the speaker's presentation. Other appetizers arrived such as fried calamari, and the namesake chopped salad (which I thought was a close second to the discontinued Outback chopped salad). For the main courses we were served family style: roasted herb chicken, cedar planked salmon, and juicy tenderloin tips dripping with bourbon. We had a big table and we all satisfied our craving for seconds, including side dishes like mashed potatoes, and asparagus. At this point some people tried polish off their third or fourth glass of red wine. Just in time for a dessert plate loaded with layered chocolate cake, and berry crumb (or is it called berry crisp?) with vanilla ice cream. Amazing service, and all of the food was the right temperature and served quickly to each table. If you look up you'll see the tastefully decorated room, complete with dark wood tones, heavy drapes, and seasonal garland embedded with lights and things that sparkle. I will be sure to return when I am not required to be here for business. Thanks Wildfire!
(4)Ania R.
I had a difficult time rating this place. It's really a hit or miss. For example, the blue cheese crusted filet is ahhhhmazing but every time I order the salmon its under cooked or seemingly raw. And almost every time I get my food for pick up, something is messed up. It's sooo frustrating. That shouldn't be happening especially not at an upscale restaurant. Ugh. I've gone to this location plenty but have found myself steering clear recently since I don't know how the food will ever turn out..
(3)Lenny G.
The food is great, especially the fish. The price is higher than I would expect, but then, the price of everything these days is higher than I would expect. The staff is very nice and attentive. They have separate rooms for large groups, which is pretty nice.
(4)Debra C.
Just visited for the second time on a business trip to Glenview area. And it was just as fabulous as the first time. Had the Surf and Turf the first visit and it was fantastic. This trip, we had started off with the hand baked pretzel and bison meatball appetizers.....both are delicious. I had the parmesan crusted Halibut special and it was just about the best piece of fish I've had in a while....the crust was just out of this world delicious. Service was excellent....we were chatting about business so was hard for our waitress to get our full attention...but she was very professional, respectful and unobtrusive and let us take our time without rushing us at all which was very appreciated. She sent two desserts over after our meal as a thank you to our table for being so nice....I thought that was a wonderful touch. The cheesecake and chocolate cake were both delicious. I'm totally looking forward to my third visit when we come back. I highly recommend.
(4)C S.
We went for lunch on Monday when the wine is half off. What an unexpected bonus. The Riesling wine was perfect. As with most dining experiences, my daughter's allergies and Vegetarian lifestyle present challenges, and the Wildfire rose to the occasion. Our server, Ben, was so concerned he brought out Anthony who is the expert in the ingredients in their dishes. The meal was exceptional. The service was exemplary, but what made Wildfire a real experience was their care and attention to detail. Their shrimp & crab soup was outstanding. The calamari appetizer had a crust that was light as a pie flake. It was accompanied by the most delicious ranch dip that was mind boggling. The main course was a fresh fish sandwich with handmade tarter sauce and a side of broccoli in a lemon vinaigrette sauce. Dessert was a mouthwatering baked chocolate cookie in a pan with ice cream and whipped cream. A real must. My daughter's food was just as delicious. She had the goat cheese marinara appetizer followed by a beautiful penne dish. Her dessert was a triple sampler which included a peanut butter concoction that was mouthwatering.
(5)Rich R.
I'm very familiar with wildfire in Oak Brook. Always ridiculously busy, lively to the extreme and trendy. Fun. In Glenview, possibly due to the early evening visit, skewed the more sedate, older crowd. This is also an older community in general. But it's really all about the food, ambiance and service, isn't it? In those arenas our visit was very good. The wine list is deep with a variety of price points. Our food was good, but somewhat forgettable. Service was impeccable. Value was fair to good overall. Would I make e special effort to return? No. But Lettuce Entertain You restaurants have a generic standard of quality and value that can be relied upon. For now, I'll stick with the Oak Brook Wildfire
(4)Northshore F.
I'm sure that most people are already familiar with how outstanding the Wildfire Restaurants are, so no need to write much. Has a great atmosphere. Perfect for a business lunch, meeting a friend for lunch or dinner, or a family dinner. Warm friendly service. Food is outstanding. The only downside is especially on a weekend evening, it gets packed busy, so you'll need to make sure you have a reservation. Great place.
(5)Isabelle L.
Well I admit I'm pretty much a regular at Wildfire but I do have a higher frequentation at the Lincolnshire location. Came to the Glenview location for a work lunch and the food was as I remembered it: excellent but the service was just way off and unfortunately quality of service can make or break a place. We were seated promptly upon arriving, got fresh corn bread and water immediately. The waiter did come almost right away to take our drink orders but things went downhill after that. Our waiter truly appeared overwhelmed and sweaty (a bit disgusting if you ask me) and took forever to come back to take our entrees orders. After we ate he again took for ever to come back to check for dessert, coffee.... Not to mention he was a big disappearing act in between the 3 interactions we had with him. In a nutshell, food was great with excellent mahi mahi, salmon, chicken. Everyone at the table was happy with the quality of their meal. Getting seated at 11:45 AM and leaving at 1:45 PM for a table of 4 due to poor service was way underwhelming not to say unacceptable. To be fair might have been just that specific waiter and not endemic to the location.
(3)Natalie K.
While the food there was just okay, the service was horrendous! I had my girls only birthday dinner there and it took forever for our waitress to acknowledge our existence. My drink order was mixed up, not enough silverware on the table and it took FOREVER for our food to arrive.
(2)Mia M.
From Los Angeles here folks, and this was our first time...we tried to call and book a reservation but they said it's all booked up after 6:30pm so we decided to go early without a reservation and got there around 5:30pm sharp and got sit down on a nice booth. Service was impeccable!!! 5 stars on that spot!! Ambiance was great!! Clean!! and super nice restaurant!! My hubby orders the Char Bone In Rib Eye and it was delish!!! I was going to order that but I said, I'll just order the prime rib roasted for 6 hours I think on a 16 oz w/c is $30.95 price tag on it! I don't eat much, thinking what's left my hubby will devour it lol ...so we had ordered some good wine first...then shrimp cocktail was good!! then bread...then roasted beet with goatcheese salad delish!! so here comes our meat........my hubby's meat came really just perfect!! mine was the worst one !!! it tasted like a RUBBER!! am more thinking it was roasted yesterday and left for days and serve to me!!! it was upsetting !! Oh believe me they have tried to accomodate me but it was just a bit tad too late...cuz, my husband are done eating and I just didn't wanna taste that meat again!! So that was my total experience here at this place! It wasn't great at all!! I just hope that their chef's knows what's he's doing!!!
(2)Jesse M.
Went to Wildfire for birthday. Got the NY Steak it wasn't the greatest steak expected it to be better. Still was good but not for the price. The mash potatoes tho are the best I've ever had anywhere
(4)neela j.
Poor poor service every time- we have gone 4-5 times now. But the food is consistently good- the chopped salad and filet steak outstanding. I wish they would get better service- would keep going back!!
(1)F J.
Had lunch here a few weeks ago and the service, food and martinis all was great
(4)Nicole P.
We went here tonight for my friends birthday and had a reservation for 745. We didn't end up getting seated until 815, but when we got there at 715 it was a madhouse so that's forgivable. It took 15 minutes to get a drink at the bar, but the bartender who was working the bar was super fast and friendly, he was just given the impossible task of building drinks with multiple addititives quickly without them tasting like total you know what. I would suggest maybe adding on a second bartender maybe just to get thru the busy rush. (There are two bartenders but during the rush one focuses on the bar and one focuses on the servers tickets. One more is needed in my opinion just for the rush. Maybe a manager who is qualified to bartender as well ) When we were seated, things need rather quickly. The food came out in a timely matter. I ordered the cedar prank salmon which was cooked perfectly. The mashed potatoes were yummy. Wildfire isn't my favorite and I don't understand how it got so wildly popular. Probably the Lettuce association has something to do with it. That being said, I would come back. I think it is over priced, even for a steakhouse. The prices seem steep. The seafood is WAY WAY overpriced. L Woods in lincolnwood hit the nail on the head with pricing. And since its five minutes away, it's way more with it. But for something different, wildfire will do. If I could, this would be 3.5 stars, but because the bartender (beard with salt and pepper) was so nice, it was rounded up.
(4)Asparagus S.
Great food. One thing to watch for: When you order a steak cooked medium well or higher, they automatically butterfly it and cook it well done. So it basically comes to you half thickness and mostly grey. Order it medium rare and it will have a pink center and be pink, thick and delicious. Or just ask them not to butterfly it, if you want it cooked well. At least it will still be a full thickness steak. The surf and turf (filet with scallops) is great. The mushroom soup is great. The chopped salad is great.
(4)Mary Lou K.
This restaurant just keeps getting better and better.. Stopped in for 1/2 price appetizers and they were all wonderful. Service was outstanding, and the drinks over the top. This is a first class establishment.
(5)Mark K.
Food was meh. I got the prime rib kings cut steak medium rare plus. It came out warm not piping hot. Was bland and really needed the sauce on the side. I also ordered the coconut shrimp. Presentation is terrible. The only highlight of our meal was from the calamari appetizer. Will use lettuce entertainment gift card elsewhere.
(2)Alan B.
Been here multiple times, always great food and great service!
(5)Raji V.
Came here for a medication inservice from work. They had great salmon. You have to try the cedar planked salmon!
(3)Irene C.
Overall, 4 stars. I have been to this location maybe 50 times. Sometimes it's 3 stars, such as last night, other nights, it's 5. What made last night 3 is my macadamia nut crusted halibut was slightly over done and the mushroom caps were served warm, not hot. Other than that, typically, great food and great service. Always see a lot of familiar faces with the waitstaff so looks like they keep their employees happy, which is key. Few items you can never go wrong with: Shrimp and Crab Bisque, incredible! So rich and full of chunks. The crab cakes, served with two cakes and they are pretty big. For the main course, couple of my favorites are: Filet Trio, always cooked as I asked and the crusts are amazing. On the lunch menu (not sure if it's on the dinner), the mini bison burger trio. Get these med-rare to medium. Don't go any higher otherwise you're losing out on a lot of the bison flavor. Overall, great food and service. Always consistent.
(4)Russ A.
You can't go wrong with WildFire. Good quality tasty food with variety selection, whether you a surf or a turf lover. Also I need to mention their friendly attentive service. They do have a full service.
(5)Eric K.
Okay, so what to you remember about going to a wedding? The FOOD of course! We had a small wedding, and the reception at Wildfire in Glenview (35 people). Nicole could not have made the process any easier. From pre-planing to packing up the left overs, the service was exceptional! Now, about the food! Our guests were blown away! We had Buffalo Meat Balls, Chopped Salad (OMG AMAZING!), a choice of either Roasted Chicken, Prime Rib or Cedar Plank Salmon and of course sides of veggies and potatoes. We must of had at least 5 servers in our room making sure we wanted for nothing! Our guest kept complimenting on how everything tasted amazing. The best part was how affordable it was for such a high quality dinning experience. Don't hesitate to check them out for any kind of large event. You will not be disappointed!
(5)B P.
Boring menu but nice ambiance. This is yet another restaurant that serves an over the top 50 lbs of meat with a side of 10 lbs of potatoes.
(2)Jay K.
I had a Porterhouse steak on New Years eve at the bar and the flavor of that steak was one of the best I have ever tasted. I have been to many of steakhouses in the burbs and the city and I'm still standing by my 'one of the best'. For them to cook that steak perfectly and get it to me hot was incredible given the super super packed restaurant. My wife had the medallion trio which was three filet's with you're choice of toppings. She loved it. The steaks here are about ten to fifteen dollars cheaper than a Ruth Chris or a Morton's which makes it a great value as well.
(5)T C.
Fantastic! We had a great dinner experience. I made our reservation the day before. We found parking very easily. Usually we have to park pretty far away. We where seated about 5 minutes after we walked in. I asked for a booth, we where seated at a booth. Our server was great! She was so nice. We placed our order with her. The wait for our food wasn't long. Our food came out in about 15 minutes. The order was correct, my glass of wine had a good bouquet, the ambiance was elegant and welcoming. My Fiance & I had a great time!
(4)Abel A.
I'm actually still sitting in Wildfire as I write this review. I came here for a birthday gathering and had a family-style kind of meal. There were chicken and portobello mushroom skewers and chopped salad for appetizers. The chopped salad was okay, but I didn't like the skewers. The meat on the skewers were so dry that the sauce that came with it couldn't even help. For the main dish, we were served mushroom crusted pork chops and cedar planked salmon. The side dishes were redskin mashed potatoes and wild rice. I normally don't care for salmon, so I won't comment on it. The pork chops were good. The problem was that they weren't cooked all the same. Some were medium, others were well done. It was delicious though (mine was cooked medium). The mashed potatoes was the best part though. Just enough butter to enhance the dish but still be able to taste the actual potatoes. The service was good. They handled all the kids well and made sure they were having a good time. I was wondering why there was a 40 minute break between appetizers and the main meal, but then I realized that it was because people arrived late and were still eating the appetizers so that wasn't the restaurants fault. I'd love to come back and try other things on the menu and probably will in the future.
(4)Rob E.
The bison steak with coffee rub is absolutely fantastic. I never thought I would like bison but this was the most tender piece of meat I've ever had. My wife had the salmon, very good as well but I'm definitely a meat guy!!
(5)Laura L.
The food was terrible - the mussels were undercooked, the fish was bland, and the prime rib was dry. And the swordfish steak, not a steak, a filet at best. Plus, it was on a bed of onions that overpowered the fish. Just terrible. The only thing I liked was my creamed spinach and the bison meatballs. This was definitely not worth the price and there are far better steakhouses out there. I wouldn't waste time or money going here again.
(1)Padma A.
2 words disappointing and overrated!! We were entertaining important clients from work and were booked in the Club room. The first 1/2 hour unfolded with the servers and bus boys rushing us through the appetizers, the minute a fork was down plates were removed etc We ordered crab cakes, fondue and calamari. The crabcakes lacked the meaty crab taste. Main course was a disaster, everybody got their plates except the guest of honour. The server came unapologetically and announced the chef burned the salmon, we all sat for 10-15 mins without touching our food till the last plate made it to the table. I shared the platter of lamb and pork chops with a colleague, my well done lamb was chewy and tasteless. For dessert, we got an assorted lot and i had some of the cheesecake and a cappuccino which was okay. At that point, the servers forgot about us and were watching live sports on TV. I had to go and ask them for our cheque. Certainly not going back to the chain of Wildfire restaurants.
(2)Mary F.
Wonderful meal! I had the char-crusted ribeye steak (pepper & garlic), cooked to perfection, & roasted vegetables which included mushrooms, onions, cauliflower, zucchini, summer squash & Brussel sprouts. They are normally roasted with balsamic vinegar, but I had them use just olive oil, & they were really good! We arrived approx. 7pm on a Friday night with a party of two & were seated immediately. Our server was Marybeth. She was very knowledgeable about the menu, friendly & polite.
(5)Will G.
Went for restaurant week and selected cheaper of prix fixe menus ($33 vs, $44). The atmosphere is attractive with wood paneling and low lighting, but the tables are very close and it can get noisy. The waitstaff was very professional (though ours recomended everything, and didn't have anything distinctive to point out about specific dishes). I expected a token salad, but their chopped salad was surprisingly good and very fresh.The entree of Beef Tenderloin was cooked to perfection and more than I could eat (3 fist sized peices) . Another person enjoyed the cedar planked salmon, though it was a smaller portion, We had the flourless chocolate cake for dessert which was excellent-- soft and moist, without feeling underdone. Would go back.
(4)Diane G.
I like the style of the restaurant. Food is a little pricey but good. Stopped in for a late lunch after work meeting my daughter and sister. Waiter was very rude and set the tome for a negative experience. Next time I will weigh ,y other options.
(3)Emily S.
I went to Wildfire yesterday with my parents for my 22nd birthday. It's become a tradition to go every year for my birthday. My parents and I got there around 7, we didn't make a reservation so we just walked in. We were told the wait would be about 30-40 minutes so we waited at the bar to have some drinks. We then decided to just eat at the bar which was fine since it was pretty crowded. Chris was our server, he was working behind the bar. He offered us the specials of the day and was very nice! We started off with the chopped salad which was DELICIOUS! For my entree I got the New York strip cooked medium and a baked potato which is what I always get and it was perfect! I also got the triple layer cake for desert and Chris also brought me some Vanilla ice cream with berries as well! It was a very nice dinner and the food, and service was awesome! Chris is a very attentive bartender/server and I would recommend if anyone sits at the bar to ask for him! 5 stars :)
(5)Jessica N.
I'd like to give more than two stars but I just couldn't. And here's why.... During my last visit, they were unable to cook the steak I ordered. The steak kept coming out raw, with blood coming out of it. I ordered medium and it took them 4 times to get my steak to cook properly. But even the fourth time, it was overcooked. With that said, I never got to eat my steak there. The dinner was lasting more than two hours and we had to leave. I had to take my steak home. The service on teh other hand was excellent. The waiter was attentive and very polite. Im sorry but if a restaurant can't even cook a steak, then they don't deserve more than two stars.
(2)Ken And Laura M.
I gave it three stars because the food we had was good. My bison burger was over cooked (I asked for medium-well, not well done) and I did not want to ask for another because we had 7:30pm reservations via OpenTable and we still waited 25 minutes to get a seat. We arrived 10 minutes before our 7:30pm reservations. It doesn't appear that reservations help the customer, only the restaurant for purchasing demands, I guess. It was already too late to be eating, in my book, to send the burger back. Yet the place was 80% full on a Tuesday night. So, for 2 sandwiches off the dinner menu and 2 glasses of Rodney Strong wine and tip it was $62.
(3)Andrea R.
We opted to come here for a recent date night for a few reasons: * We're a fan of the River North Wildfire * We had a LEYE gift certificate While I've never been able to score a reservation at the downtown location the day of, we had no issues getting day of reservations for a Saturday night. Score! When we first walked in I had to pinch myself to make sure we hadn't been transported home to South Florida. The entire restaurant was filled with senior citizens and this wasn't the early bird special. We had an 8:30pm reservation. Us youngsters started with a couple of martinis and wildfire's always delicious bread basket. After eyeing a grandma's scrumptious looking shrimp cocktail we opted to order one for an appetizer. And of course had to order our favorite chopped salad. As for my entree I stuck with my favorite halibut special, while my husband went the meat route. For some reason the halibut just didn't taste nearly as good as it does downtown. I found myself wishing I had ordered something else. My husband, on the other hand, seemed to like his steak. Service for the first hour we were there was extremely slow. However, once 9:30pm hit the entire restaurant cleared out and then we had our waitress's undivided attention. Overall, it ended up being an OK date night and it was nice to feel young among the crowd, but for future visits to Wildfire I think I"ll stick w/ their downtown location.
(3)Steve M.
My Comfort Food This is the place that I enjoy coming to for a good quality steak or burger with great casual atmosphere. It is close to where I used to work so it was always a treat to come here for a work event or for lunch. I most recently came here after a round of golf and what a treat it was to sit down, have a cocktail and then enjoy a nice rib-eye steak after a long hard day on the golf course. They also have a pretty darn good ceasar salad which my wife and I will split. To start things off they serve you warm bread including cornbread which is delicious and if you want, you can even ask for more. After the meal is over I always save room for dessert. I learned that from my dad. He was a genius when it came to stuff like that. The staff is always friendly, courteous, and attentive so if you're looking for a nice meal with great atmosphere then this is the place to come to.
(4)Kerri H.
Went here for dinner last night and we were underwhelmed by the experience, especially after having dropped $145 for dinner for two, including two beers, no wine, one dessert. He had rib eye, which was fabulous; I had the mixed seafood grill, which consisted of flavorless seafood and powerful sauces that gave one no opportunity to taste the seafood had it actually had any flavor. Chocolate cake and sweet potato sides were delicious. Service was just ok. Server over poured my beer, leaving a soppy mess on the paper napkin under the glass and a huge head of foam on the beer. Would have been nice if server had brought another napkin to clean up the mess. Checked on us once about ten minutes after someone else served us our meals. Meh, wouldn't go back. Too many other options at that price point. Can get a fantastic rib eye at $30+ lots of other places, and a McDonald's fish-wich as good as the seafood served here at 10 million+ other places, at a much lower price.
(2)Benjamin L.
Everything about this place was wonderful. I am a fan and will return.
(4)Cynthia R.
We had a great experience! It was a Friday night and was packed, so luckily we had made a reservation. Service was a little slow, but we weren't in a hurry and since it was busy, completely understandable. The only reason I'm giving 4 stars instead of 5 is I feel like, since we were so cool and laid back, our server took that as a license to kind of ignore us and give her other tables more attention. Whatever though. It was all good. There were 2 couples and each shared a salad. Not sure what the other couple got, but they liked theirs alot. My husband and I shared a greek salad. You MUST do yourself a favor and order this. I could have eaten that salad all night, and been satisfied with just that! Both me and the other lady got the mushroom stuffed salmon, which was heavenly. Amazingly delicious. I got the roasted veggies on the side, which were delicious, and my friend got the au gratin potaoes, about which she RAVED. Her husband couldn't and wouldn't keep his grubbly little hands out of her potatoes. My husband got the NY Strip, medium rare. It was perfectly prepared and exceptional! He had the sauteed mushrooms on the side, and I tell you, I've never had mushrooms so flavorful. The other guy got the 8oz filet and really loved it. He ate every single bite. We live in the city and are used to extraordinary restaurants, so it was nice to get such great food in the burbs.
(4)Sara S.
This is one of my favorite steakhouse. I always order the Martini or wine sampling and ribeye medallions. The server is always very attentive. Definitely a great place for steak!
(5)Olivia S.
My husband and I decided to finally try out wildfire for the first time, the atmosphere was so nice and comfortable. We went on a Saturday at 9pm and got seated right away. We started with the pretzels which were so good. They came with beer cheese sauce as well as a honey mustard sauce which were both yummy! For our meals, I had the filet mignon with au gratin potatoes and the hubs had lobster and a petite filet mignon with mashed potatoes. Neither one of us had any complaints! I had 2 glasses of the La Crema Pinot noir and my husband had the home special scotch beer. Both, again, we're fab! I was shocked at the wine list. The selection was beautiful for my palette! We left incredibly stuffed and had no room for desert. We will be going back again very soon! After one visit, we are already thinking about having out 5 year anniversary party in June at wildfire. I would also like to mention, the service was the best service we had in a long while. I cannot remember our servers name, but he was so helpful, friendly, and very personable! We left talking about what a fantastic experience we had!
(5)Pamela L.
Great food! Atmosphere is very nice and service is great. I've been here several times and have loved everything I've had here! It's a bit pricey and that the only reason I didn't give 5 stars. I recommend this restaurant!
(4)Steve G.
Wildfire was my host's choice for an after work dinner, and he could not have chosen better. We celebrated my wife's birthday the prior weekend with huge cuts of prime rib, so the normal dilemma between steak or prime rib was decided in favor of something a bit different. I ordered the Savory Mixed Grill, a combination of mushroom-topped center cut pork chop, baby loin lamb chop and parmesan-crusted filet mignon. Each could have easily stood alone as an outstanding entrée, yet together they were nothing short of phenomenal. The creamed spinach side which accompanied was equally exceptional, although the portion size was a bit light. Service at Wildfire was attentive and thoughtful, always aware of the fact that we were discussing business, yet never missing a water glass or plate removal. Monday night's crowd mixed both old and young patrons, and each appeared to be enjoying themselves. The décor at Wildfire is, however, a bit hard to describe; too open and airy for classic steakhouse, yet a bit dated if classic steakhouse wasn't the objective. I would not have guessed that Wildfire was a part of a local chain. I save my 5-star Yelp reviews for extraordinary dining experiences, and Wildfire slipped in just under the wire.
(5)Beth P.
Absolutely our favorite fine dining locale for special events. Best steak I've ever had, and baked potatoes as big as your head. My parents, who are notoriously fussy loved it as well. Too notch service too. If you cue them in you're celebrating a birthday, they will bring out a dessert with a candle!
(5)Dominick M.
Best pork chops, calamari and chopped salad I have ever had in my life. Thick cut, parmesan crusted, perfectly cooked chops served sitting in its own juice--not dry like most other places. You can sense the quality in the calamari--lightly breaded, but hearty and fresh. The quality at Wildfire really is just a step above area competition. Ive heard complaints about the service at times but I have never had a problem. I highly recommend Wildfire if you're looking for an enjoyable, satisfying quality meal in a classic supper club/ steakhouse atmosphere.
(5)Kristine N.
Greek salad: 5/5. Generous portion, be sure to share and ask for light on the dressing. Chicken Moreno: 4/5. Moist chicken breasts, sauce is very flavorful yet light, and the artichokes & arugula balance out the textures. Macademia crusted halibut: 5/5. Huge piece of fresh halibut from Alaska. The crust is crispy and the lemon butter sauce is smooth and so so good. Came with asparagus and mixed veggies which were a little oily but delicious nonetheless. Triple chocolate cake: 5/5. Service was iffy. Got there at 3:30 PM so it's not like they were during their peak rush hour. We were taking a long time to catch up and I could tell our server was getting annoyed and impatient. It's 5:30 PM dude, calm down. A little pricy but worth the experience.
(4)Marjorie B.
I think the quality of beef has gone in the tanker. I have vowed not to go back. The meat is so tough. For what you pay I would think they would purchase better quality of meat. But the Cosmos's are fabulous!
(2)Young K.
Overall, a very good dining experience. I ordered the steak and my friend ordered a pasta dish. The food was pretty good but we really enjoyed the ambiance. It just felt so classy, and it is very reasonably priced during lunchtime.
(4)Wendy E.
YUMMY!!! Went here for my daughter's 17th birthday. We had the mini filet special which was three mini filets with a topping of our choice-I had the horseradish, black peppercorn and parmesan. All were fantastic but especially the horseradish!!!! My daughter had mashed potatoes and I had scalloped potatoes and my son had some mac and cheese. Ohhhhh, the mac and cheese. One nibble was enough to satisfy me, just right. Since it was my daughters b-day we got three desserts-since she could not choose. We had the apple bake, the key lime pie cheesecake and the chocolate cake...all were wonderful. The service was a bit fast...moved us right a long so the next table could get in...but the food was still fantastic and worth it. Very pricey.
(5)Peter G.
A superb restaurant. I ordered the New York Strip (which was cooked and seasoned perfectly). I also ordered a blood orange cosmo. This drink was great. A little on the sweet side but great. I recommend this drink to people who like cosmos. This drink was a refreshing twist on the classic cosmo. For desert I ordered Key Lime Pie. A homemade crust with a tangy cream filling. Overall, this was a great restaurant and I will definitely come again.
(5)Faith R.
The last time I was here it was great and that was 10 years ago. With other downtown steak houses now kicking their ass they are now surviving on an older crowd. It was so-so. I ordered the Baked Goat Cheese that could have had more Goat cheese in it. And the Filet Trip with Horseradish crusts. The steak was okay I've gotten better from whole foods. And the crust was mushy. I don't think I'll be coming back. The best thing about this place is the music in the background.
(2)Katherine L.
Wildfire has such a vast menu that it can really satisfy anyone in your party. I've been there for family outings, lunch with friends, and professional events. I recently tried their grilled veggie salad (grilled brussel sprouts, onions, mushrooms, squash, red peppers, cauliflower), which was charred and seasoned to perfection. There was a green salad that came lightly dressed in the middle, and I ordered a side of tenderloin to add a protein. Another favorite is their bbq chicken and sweet potato (which seems to weigh about 1 lb or 2). I typically end up bringing half my meal home as leftovers, but it tastes even better the next day after its marinated a little more. Great place for any occasion. I highly recommend making reservations on Open Table.
(4)A C.
Filet Mignon is great. Flight of wine to go with it is also a great deal (rather than getting a glass). Service is decent, wait times is not long at all, especially if you go during non-peak dinner times.
(4)Mike K.
I'm still digesting my blue cheese crusted prime rib but I can tell you that I'm already looking forward to the next slab of meaty goodness cooked to perfection. This may be too rich for some people and it is something I can only get on special occasions. The sides were good and the French onion soup was great. All in all a great way to spend our anniversary.
(4)Becky N.
The best prime rib this side of Wisconsin!!! Ask for Chay the bartender, he can't be any sweeter!!! Will be back soon! Yummy.
(5)George J.
I love this place, great food and great service. They have so many great selections my personal favorites are their rib eye steak, chopped salad with the house dressing and the shrimp cocktail. Make sure you have a reservation as this place is always busy, save your self the long wait. They also have an amazing black berry mojito, it's not too strong and a great way to start off your night. Their steaks are always cooked to perfection especially if you're like me and like your steak medium/rare. If you're looking for a classy place with great service and great food you'll love Wildfire.
(4)Ann V.
You can't go wrong at this place. The steaks are amazing. And the starter cornbread...probably the best I've had! Being a suburban location, the crowd is generally older or families, but what else would you expect? I had the filet medallion duo, which was delicious. Their crusts are scrumptious and served just right. The broccoli with lemon was subpar. I would advise against it compared to their other sides.
(4)Natalie S.
I don't know what happened. But tonight, the food was a gigantic miss for me. We were in with my extended family and since we had a party of 10, they put us in a private room in the front. Score! The evening was off to a great start! All downhill from there... I had an Ellington combo, garlic shrimp and a petite NY strip with a Parmesan crust. It was a big BLAH. The crust wasn't at all crusty and was just a mushy pile of whatever. I asked for it rare and it was brought to me somewhere between medium rare to medium. The shrimp were overcooked and shriveled. For $36, an absolute waste of money and calories. The highlight of the meal? The cookie and ice cream at the end. Of all the LEY restaurants, I think this one is one of the worst.
(2)Laura W.
Steve was an amazing server! He was attuned to out needs and attentive. He had a wonderful sense of time management and knew when to come and ask if we were going ok or refill drinks. He was also very personable and had a great sense of humor! I would highly recommend him and Wildfire!
(5)Beth S.
We love going to wildfire to celebrate almost anything... It's a nice treat and the quality is amazing without breaking the bank (compared to other steakhouses). I love the Frank Sinatra feel and ambiance in there if that makes sense but it feels lush and dramatic inside while cozy at the same time. The filet wellington is the Saturday special and the first time my husband and I ordered it we fell in love with it. I cannot say we've had a bad meal here in the several dozen times we've dined here.
(5)Scott P.
Great food, great service and reasonable prices! I like the filet and the chopped salad!
(5)Will B.
I give them a 5 for variety. Burgers, steak tips, steak, and RIBS!!! The Ribs are my favorite!!!! Solid sides and solid service!
(5)Sidnei S.
I come here every once in a while, on business or with the wife with and without kids. Everything is good here ... Caesar salad is delicious, the beef - anyone - are always juicy and cooked to perfection, warm red inside as I like it. Portions are large which allows you to go family style unless you want to take something home. Service is not superb but is decent and we never leave disappointed. Affiliation to Lettuce Entertain You just makes everything even better.
(4)Alex J.
Great service. We always enjoy Brian C. And Kevin R. You all know the food is consistent but with one of these two servers your evening will be perfect. Had a great dinner last night and Brian made the evening a pleasure.
(5)Brian K.
I love this place! You can just feel this is the kind of place AL Capone or Frank Sinatra would have come to get a big juicy Midwest steak if they were alive today!! This place honestly puts most of the others to shame, and I have been to almost ALL of them! Good prices, better service and GREAT food, many convenient locations, and the Glenview location almost never has a wait time. Come at 6pm, no reservation and get table just like that!
(5)David R.
I recently enjoyed dinner here for the first time in several years and it was far better than most of my lunch experiences. The service and the steak (ribeye) were both solid. The desserts were a standout as usual: for me, a few bites of the key lime tart and a full slice of Door County cherry pie all to myself. Mmm mmm. The big star of my meal was the beet salad though. This compilation has been done at a million places, but all the elements--beets, greens, almonds, goat cheese, and dressing--were perfectly balanced and attuned so that the overall package was immensely satisfying. So much so, in fact, that I returned this afternoon and ordered the larger version for lunch. I paired it with their calamari appetizer, which was pretty middle-of-the-road. The salad was a little disappointing, as the chef had a heavy hand with the dressing this time. But overall their version is still a very good one.
(4)Tim S.
I think i would come back here again and have something other than the prime rib. The service was ok but i know our waitress was juggling a lot of tables. She was very pleasant. Im a prime rib snob and this one was just ok. Not a lot of flavor and i guess I'm one of the few not crazy about the mashed potatoes they serve. Nice atmosphere, clean, and cozy, just nothing memorable. Cherry mojito was amazing!
(3)Nicole B.
9 months pregnant, my husband and I were looking for a nice restaurant for dinner. We had been to Wildfire many times before. Our last visit was one of the best. I had the macadamia nut crusted halibut and it was delicious, he had the porterhouse and enjoyed every bite. Always a great dinner at this restaurant. Their buffalo filet is amazing as well.
(4)Alan B.
Been here multiple times, always great food and great service!
(5)Craig Y.
I have to confess I have only come here for lunch. The stuffed burgers with fries are great but the make me want have a nap mid way through the afternoon. So I opt for the small Kale salad with grilled steak. The salad is lush with lots of crunchy fresh kale, egg and spinach. Just hits the spot and is the right size. Sometimes I will start off with their French onion soup which hits the hot and cheesey spot. Another real good choice is the pork chop which is a perfect size and cooked very tenderly. Nice to round things off with a espresso. Great place for a nice lunch.
(5)Donald D.
Treated myself to Wildfire in Glenview after shooting a career low 74 in Oak Brook this afternoon (2 birdies, 4 bogeys). I sat in the Martini Lounge to enjoy a Prime Angus Burger with fresh cut fries. My burger was medium rare and cooked to perfection. My fries were definitely fresh cut and not frozen. I also asked to have my fries seasoned in Old Bay with a side of lemon garlic aioli. Awesome! ...sometimes I even impress myself with my culinary imagination. I'll definitely be back as the service and atmosphere matched the great food.
(5)Lisa A.
I come here mainly for office or business type dinners in groups of 10 or more. They are very consistent in their service and quality of food. I like their Caesar salad, but love their chopped salads the best with plenty of avocados crispy chips and blue cheese. Of their appetizers, I like the shrimp the best; the chicken skewers are often overcooked and dry and their calamari is to die for. They make a decent filet and cooked to order but not what you would expect from a steakhouse but fair game. There salmon is done well and not overcooked. I haven't tried their chicken or vegetarian options. They offer great dessert selections and the chocolate cake with fresh whipped cream or their apple skillet pie is the best choices. Their ice cream sandwich cookie is okay and their key lime pie is good, too. All in all a good steady restaurant with reliability.
(4)Hannah H.
My co-workers and I came to Wildfire for a work lunch. Part of the Lettuce Entertain You restaurant group, Wildfire offers a lunch and dinner menu, HH, gluten-free options, as well as a 'Club' menu for larger parties. I had their Thick Prime Angus Burger, which came with shredded lettuce and tomato, on a multigrain bun; this was served with french fries, a cup of cole slaw, and a pickle. I wasn't really a fan of the burger itself, as the bun was more on the dry end; the Angus patty was grilled, but it wasn't seasoned and overcooked, making it tough and charred. The fries were forgettable, and the cole slaw was a little bit more on the wet side. I loved the private room we were in, however, as our group was able to be apart from the main dining area. Service was friendly and efficient, and I liked the dark wood and the red decor. +overcooked burgers T___T +friendly staff +request for private room +located at the Glen
(3)Betty C.
The Crispy Ahi Tuna appetizer was uninspried and bland. Not enough flavor on the dressed greens and the tuna itself was a bit tough. Wasabi cream was the only bright spot on the plate. Grilled red fish and shrimp with mango sauce, sauteed shredded vegetables and coconut rice was very tasty. Blood orange cosmopolitan was very flavorful but a tad too sweet. The Patriot Room all the way across the restaurant towards Lake Street was very quiet and a nice change of pace from the extremely loud main dining room. If you want quiet ask for that room if it is open.
(4)Plamena G.
I've been to Wildfire a handful of times and I've never been disappointed. I'm not a big meat lover, but I really enjoy their roumanian skirt steak! It's so DELICIOUS! The last two-three times I've been there, I've automatically ordered it. It's marinated perfectly, making it so juicy and flavorful. It comes with a side, and I would highly recommend their mashed potatoes. They're really good! The last time I went to Wildfire it was for a birthday. We brought a cake from home and we gave it to our waiter to bring out at the end of the night. It wasn't a problem.
(4)Moni K.
I had my 10 year wedding anniversary here this month and I can't say enough good things about the quality of food and service and the great attention to detail that this restaurant put in making my special day even more special. Nicole, the parties and special events coordinator helped me plan the menu and the drink list as well as helped me decorating and setting the table. I am extremely thankful to her and the staff. This was a very beautiful day that I will remember for a very long time and I thank everyone one involved. The food is superb; you just cannot go wrong with the cheddar double stuffed potato, swordfish or the filet mignon. The key lime pie was a big hit. For red wine I highly recommend the St. Francis Sonoma red splash and Kendall-Jackson Riesling.
(5)Christina O.
We had our rehearsal dinner here. The food was amazing and the staff was great! They were able to create alternate meals for those in our family who had food allergies. The chop salad is my favorite and they have wine flights!
(5)Justin E.
Great dinner experience tonight. I made a reservation before coming, when we arrived we were immediately seated at a booth(which I requested when I made reservations). We walked right in to our table even with a dozen or so people waiting. Was very busy tonight and our server still managed to keep us happy. Prime rib was good, but a generous amount of fat on it. Double baked potato was amazing. Best I've ever had, the Mac and cheese was better than most places but not the best. Still saving the best for last. Desert was unforgettable, the vanilla bean bread pudding is life changing. You must save room for the bread pudding. We had a great experience, would love to come back more often but the price is high. Around $120 for the two of us, no appetizers but we had desert. Must try this place if give the chance
(4)Susan D.
Best chopped Salad! My absolute favorite restaurant!
(5)Christophe C.
Three minus, almost a 2. Meh. I come here sometimes to catch up with a friend for convenience but I'll say there are plenty of good steakhouses that are worth driving a bit out to get to. Last experience was getting some kind of fish for lunch, and the vegetable spread underneath was pretty messy and shapeless. I think if you want a big carb like spaghetti and meatballs this place could work for you. Haven't had their steak in a few years -- not too inclined to give it another shot, considering it was pretty unmemorable. But it is conveniently located, so maybe next winter.
(3)Greg R.
First visit to the Glenview Wildfire for my brother-in-law's birthday dinner. Been to other locations before, with generally very good experiences...but (spoiler alert) there were a couple things that really knocked this review down the scale. It may have been an omen, but apparently there was an accident before we arrived that required paramedics...so that was fun(?) On the service end of things, it was mainly pretty good. Our waiter did a fine job taking care of everything. There were a couple oddly long waits for drinks and other things (like a kid's menu...the high chair should have been a dead giveaway). The one big service issue was the location of our table, which was crammed in directly in front of a major walkway into another section of the dining room, to the point where we were regularly being bumped into. The solution was to close the one door, which did nothing. Turns out people can open doors. Maybe that table should just not be there. Food-wise, I can only vouch for my steak primarily. The New York strip was nicely seasoned and seared. It maybe came out a hair past the medium rare I requested, but nothing worth complaining over. My wife had crab cakes, which were pretty mediocre in my opinion...seemed like a lot of filler going on. The big reason for the 1-star review was a couple reports the following day of some serious gastrointestinal upset from a couple members of our group. Apparently the cheeseburger and coconut shrimp were not the entrees to eat that night. Sorry...somebody has issues like that, you get 1 star. And it does pain me, as like I mentioned at the start, I have generally liked other locations.
(1)J M.
Had a fabulous anniversary dinner! Had drinks (martini flight, dirty martini with house vodka and the strawberry sidecar), house salads, filet mignon (medium and perfect!!), tomato mozz pizza and a blueberry pie for dessert. Everything was perfect! Our waitress shayna was great! Knew what we needed before we did. Had our dessert comped since it was our anniversary. That was wonderful! Thank you for a wonderful evening!!
(5)Beatriz R.
HOLY SWEET BABY JESUS of all steak houses!! lol.. This place is hands down my favorite this year!!! I treated my honey for sweetest day dinner here and we just loved it. Hold on to your horses cuz the amount of food that we tried this night was a lot BUT TO DIE FOR!!.. Let's go right in to appetizers we ordered the Bison meatballs and I swear these suckers were just so tender and juicy and the tomato sauce that's over it is amazing!! Cooked beautifully. Our main course consisted in a Lamb porterhouse chops that we shared.. Cooked medium and they just tasted great literally fell off the bone. Just delicious! We paired that with the the creamed spinach which was okay I wasn't wowed or disappointed in it. We both order the filet mignon I topped mine with Parmesan cheese and paired it with the double baked cheese potato two words: HOLY COW! I swear I don't know what I love more the flavor of the steak or the little bed of bread that it was laid on top just absorbed all the meat from the steak it was just exquisite. He paired his with the au gratin potatoes and we all Know I LOVE potatoes that I had to steal some of his lol. and I was just blown away. The service was great friendly and the food came out promptly and in a timely manner. We also enjoyed some strong cocktails to enjoy our night. The restaurant it self is HUGE and beautiful nice romantic setting for the occasion. We absolutely loved evrything.. DID we finish?? I'm sure you're dying to know lol but NO took some home for left overs and it enjoyed it the next day. I don't know why I hadn't visited this place sooner. But all I know is I CAN'T WAIT TO GO BACK!!
(5)Emmy S.
Great service. Great waitress. Nice place. The wait was not long. Has an outdoor area if your into eating outside.
(5)Howard L.
This place has great food, a vibrant dining environment, great service, and reasonable prices. I was surprised I had not reviewed before, but the last time I was here, I just had a take-out turkey burger and chopped salad. We had lunch here today and it was yet another busy place for a weekday lunch. Wife had their grilled seafood salad, which was really fresh on the ingredients and which she really enjoyed. I had their mushroom crusted pork chop. It wasn't their best dish as the mushroom crust had a somewhat odd taste, but I attribute that to the dish style, and didn't knock off anything for it. Overall, simply a great place for a meal.
(5)Craig W.
Always good. Food is always fresh and cooked to perfection. Love the tuna steak teriyaki. Outstanding!
(4)Reebz P.
The service and atmosphere was really appealing. The food was good and our server was very accommodating to our special requests. I really wish I tried the crab cakes but there is always next time. My sister and I went here for lunch and ordered the Tavern Fish Sandwich with french fries that comes with a house made tartar sauce and the Cedar-Planked Salmon with mashed potatoes. Instead of the brown sugar soy glaze sauce that comes on the fish she asked for it to be blackened and really enjoyed it.
(4)Chris C.
Love the corn bread here. But today's corn bread is cold... And ordered for turkey Rubin, but came the turkey sandwich ....
(3)Dana J.
I came here with my family for my graduation party this past weekend. We had a family style meal with my own "personalized menu." Which I thought was the cutest thing. We had skirt steak, chicken, roasted veggies, calamari, spinach dip...I could literally go on. The food was delicious, I don't have one complaint at all. Our server (carla or karla) was EXCELLENT! Nothing makes me more happy than someone who appreciates their customers. She was so sweet and patient with such a big party, she did not get overwhelmed at all. We had a lovely dining experience, thank you.
(5)Richard Y.
Double date night with friends here on a Sunday evening. The place was packed with the usual mosaic of suburbanites, ranging from Millennial-types on a date, to empty nesters, to families. Good, friendly service combined with tasty meals made for an enjoyable experience. The steak trio, prime rib, trout, and cod were all thumbs up. I dinged them a star for the prices-- $50 a head sans dessert and booze is pushing it.
(3)Fred G.
Our family has been to Wildfire a lot, and we always have a great experience. We've all tried their steaks, pastas, salads and desserts. Every dish we've eaten has been delicious and surpassed expectations. In summary, Wildfire is a cozy, quaint, yet loud and fun restaurant that would be great for entertaining parents or a date who you want to impress.
(5)Bradford M.
One of the things that surprised me the most was the awful seating. My party was seated at a table where apparently everyone in the restaurant had to walk by. My chair was bumped multiple times throughout dinner, but what was truly bothersome was having a group of patrons and the hostess arguing over their table right behind me. Granted, the patrons were being needlessly difficult because they didn't want to sit at a booth, but the hostess could have guided them away from people trying to enjoy their dinner instead of arguing for several minutes on the floor of the dining room.
(2)Ali S.
A good restaurant, the food is good, nothing special. I ordered a Tuba Steak I didn't love it but my wife ordered Salmon which was delicious. I also ordered wild rice along and it was made well. Also the steamed veggies are good. The flavor is mouth watering and I usually stay away from veggies but this time I couldn't.
(4)Miss Kari P.
Monday's fried chicken special was absolutely phenomenal!!! My only little issue with this establishment is that it's always so packed with people that the service is always mediocre. But I guess it's not the servers fault that they're unattentive if they have lots of tables to take care of. Maybe have more servers on the floor? That way I can get my side before I finish my meal.
(4)Sameer R.
By far one of the best steaks out there. I would rate it better than Gibsons. Service is awesome and the ambience is great. Compare this to weber grill, but alot nicer and I feel a better menu.
(4)Nicole P.
We went here tonight for my friends birthday and had a reservation for 745. We didn't end up getting seated until 815, but when we got there at 715 it was a madhouse so that's forgivable. It took 15 minutes to get a drink at the bar, but the bartender who was working the bar was super fast and friendly, he was just given the impossible task of building drinks with multiple addititives quickly without them tasting like total you know what. I would suggest maybe adding on a second bartender maybe just to get thru the busy rush. (There are two bartenders but during the rush one focuses on the bar and one focuses on the servers tickets. One more is needed in my opinion just for the rush. Maybe a manager who is qualified to bartender as well ) When we were seated, things need rather quickly. The food came out in a timely matter. I ordered the cedar prank salmon which was cooked perfectly. The mashed potatoes were yummy. Wildfire isn't my favorite and I don't understand how it got so wildly popular. Probably the Lettuce association has something to do with it. That being said, I would come back. I think it is over priced, even for a steakhouse. The prices seem steep. The seafood is WAY WAY overpriced. L Woods in lincolnwood hit the nail on the head with pricing. And since its five minutes away, it's way more with it. But for something different, wildfire will do. If I could, this would be 3.5 stars, but because the bartender (beard with salt and pepper) was so nice, it was rounded up.
(4)Asparagus S.
Great food. One thing to watch for: When you order a steak cooked medium well or higher, they automatically butterfly it and cook it well done. So it basically comes to you half thickness and mostly grey. Order it medium rare and it will have a pink center and be pink, thick and delicious. Or just ask them not to butterfly it, if you want it cooked well. At least it will still be a full thickness steak. The surf and turf (filet with scallops) is great. The mushroom soup is great. The chopped salad is great.
(4)Mary Lou K.
This restaurant just keeps getting better and better.. Stopped in for 1/2 price appetizers and they were all wonderful. Service was outstanding, and the drinks over the top. This is a first class establishment.
(5)Mark K.
Food was meh. I got the prime rib kings cut steak medium rare plus. It came out warm not piping hot. Was bland and really needed the sauce on the side. I also ordered the coconut shrimp. Presentation is terrible. The only highlight of our meal was from the calamari appetizer. Will use lettuce entertainment gift card elsewhere.
(2)Raji V.
Came here for a medication inservice from work. They had great salmon. You have to try the cedar planked salmon!
(3)Irene C.
Overall, 4 stars. I have been to this location maybe 50 times. Sometimes it's 3 stars, such as last night, other nights, it's 5. What made last night 3 is my macadamia nut crusted halibut was slightly over done and the mushroom caps were served warm, not hot. Other than that, typically, great food and great service. Always see a lot of familiar faces with the waitstaff so looks like they keep their employees happy, which is key. Few items you can never go wrong with: Shrimp and Crab Bisque, incredible! So rich and full of chunks. The crab cakes, served with two cakes and they are pretty big. For the main course, couple of my favorites are: Filet Trio, always cooked as I asked and the crusts are amazing. On the lunch menu (not sure if it's on the dinner), the mini bison burger trio. Get these med-rare to medium. Don't go any higher otherwise you're losing out on a lot of the bison flavor. Overall, great food and service. Always consistent.
(4)Russ A.
You can't go wrong with WildFire. Good quality tasty food with variety selection, whether you a surf or a turf lover. Also I need to mention their friendly attentive service. They do have a full service.
(5)Eric K.
Okay, so what to you remember about going to a wedding? The FOOD of course! We had a small wedding, and the reception at Wildfire in Glenview (35 people). Nicole could not have made the process any easier. From pre-planing to packing up the left overs, the service was exceptional! Now, about the food! Our guests were blown away! We had Buffalo Meat Balls, Chopped Salad (OMG AMAZING!), a choice of either Roasted Chicken, Prime Rib or Cedar Plank Salmon and of course sides of veggies and potatoes. We must of had at least 5 servers in our room making sure we wanted for nothing! Our guest kept complimenting on how everything tasted amazing. The best part was how affordable it was for such a high quality dinning experience. Don't hesitate to check them out for any kind of large event. You will not be disappointed!
(5)B P.
Boring menu but nice ambiance. This is yet another restaurant that serves an over the top 50 lbs of meat with a side of 10 lbs of potatoes.
(2)Jay K.
I had a Porterhouse steak on New Years eve at the bar and the flavor of that steak was one of the best I have ever tasted. I have been to many of steakhouses in the burbs and the city and I'm still standing by my 'one of the best'. For them to cook that steak perfectly and get it to me hot was incredible given the super super packed restaurant. My wife had the medallion trio which was three filet's with you're choice of toppings. She loved it. The steaks here are about ten to fifteen dollars cheaper than a Ruth Chris or a Morton's which makes it a great value as well.
(5)T C.
Fantastic! We had a great dinner experience. I made our reservation the day before. We found parking very easily. Usually we have to park pretty far away. We where seated about 5 minutes after we walked in. I asked for a booth, we where seated at a booth. Our server was great! She was so nice. We placed our order with her. The wait for our food wasn't long. Our food came out in about 15 minutes. The order was correct, my glass of wine had a good bouquet, the ambiance was elegant and welcoming. My Fiance & I had a great time!
(4)Abel A.
I'm actually still sitting in Wildfire as I write this review. I came here for a birthday gathering and had a family-style kind of meal. There were chicken and portobello mushroom skewers and chopped salad for appetizers. The chopped salad was okay, but I didn't like the skewers. The meat on the skewers were so dry that the sauce that came with it couldn't even help. For the main dish, we were served mushroom crusted pork chops and cedar planked salmon. The side dishes were redskin mashed potatoes and wild rice. I normally don't care for salmon, so I won't comment on it. The pork chops were good. The problem was that they weren't cooked all the same. Some were medium, others were well done. It was delicious though (mine was cooked medium). The mashed potatoes was the best part though. Just enough butter to enhance the dish but still be able to taste the actual potatoes. The service was good. They handled all the kids well and made sure they were having a good time. I was wondering why there was a 40 minute break between appetizers and the main meal, but then I realized that it was because people arrived late and were still eating the appetizers so that wasn't the restaurants fault. I'd love to come back and try other things on the menu and probably will in the future.
(4)Rob E.
The bison steak with coffee rub is absolutely fantastic. I never thought I would like bison but this was the most tender piece of meat I've ever had. My wife had the salmon, very good as well but I'm definitely a meat guy!!
(5)Laura L.
The food was terrible - the mussels were undercooked, the fish was bland, and the prime rib was dry. And the swordfish steak, not a steak, a filet at best. Plus, it was on a bed of onions that overpowered the fish. Just terrible. The only thing I liked was my creamed spinach and the bison meatballs. This was definitely not worth the price and there are far better steakhouses out there. I wouldn't waste time or money going here again.
(1)Sara S.
This is one of my favorite steakhouse. I always order the Martini or wine sampling and ribeye medallions. The server is always very attentive. Definitely a great place for steak!
(5)Padma A.
2 words disappointing and overrated!! We were entertaining important clients from work and were booked in the Club room. The first 1/2 hour unfolded with the servers and bus boys rushing us through the appetizers, the minute a fork was down plates were removed etc We ordered crab cakes, fondue and calamari. The crabcakes lacked the meaty crab taste. Main course was a disaster, everybody got their plates except the guest of honour. The server came unapologetically and announced the chef burned the salmon, we all sat for 10-15 mins without touching our food till the last plate made it to the table. I shared the platter of lamb and pork chops with a colleague, my well done lamb was chewy and tasteless. For dessert, we got an assorted lot and i had some of the cheesecake and a cappuccino which was okay. At that point, the servers forgot about us and were watching live sports on TV. I had to go and ask them for our cheque. Certainly not going back to the chain of Wildfire restaurants.
(2)Mary F.
Wonderful meal! I had the char-crusted ribeye steak (pepper & garlic), cooked to perfection, & roasted vegetables which included mushrooms, onions, cauliflower, zucchini, summer squash & Brussel sprouts. They are normally roasted with balsamic vinegar, but I had them use just olive oil, & they were really good! We arrived approx. 7pm on a Friday night with a party of two & were seated immediately. Our server was Marybeth. She was very knowledgeable about the menu, friendly & polite.
(5)Will G.
Went for restaurant week and selected cheaper of prix fixe menus ($33 vs, $44). The atmosphere is attractive with wood paneling and low lighting, but the tables are very close and it can get noisy. The waitstaff was very professional (though ours recomended everything, and didn't have anything distinctive to point out about specific dishes). I expected a token salad, but their chopped salad was surprisingly good and very fresh.The entree of Beef Tenderloin was cooked to perfection and more than I could eat (3 fist sized peices) . Another person enjoyed the cedar planked salmon, though it was a smaller portion, We had the flourless chocolate cake for dessert which was excellent-- soft and moist, without feeling underdone. Would go back.
(4)Diane G.
I like the style of the restaurant. Food is a little pricey but good. Stopped in for a late lunch after work meeting my daughter and sister. Waiter was very rude and set the tome for a negative experience. Next time I will weigh ,y other options.
(3)Pamela L.
Great food! Atmosphere is very nice and service is great. I've been here several times and have loved everything I've had here! It's a bit pricey and that the only reason I didn't give 5 stars. I recommend this restaurant!
(4)George J.
I love this place, great food and great service. They have so many great selections my personal favorites are their rib eye steak, chopped salad with the house dressing and the shrimp cocktail. Make sure you have a reservation as this place is always busy, save your self the long wait. They also have an amazing black berry mojito, it's not too strong and a great way to start off your night. Their steaks are always cooked to perfection especially if you're like me and like your steak medium/rare. If you're looking for a classy place with great service and great food you'll love Wildfire.
(4)Emily S.
I went to Wildfire yesterday with my parents for my 22nd birthday. It's become a tradition to go every year for my birthday. My parents and I got there around 7, we didn't make a reservation so we just walked in. We were told the wait would be about 30-40 minutes so we waited at the bar to have some drinks. We then decided to just eat at the bar which was fine since it was pretty crowded. Chris was our server, he was working behind the bar. He offered us the specials of the day and was very nice! We started off with the chopped salad which was DELICIOUS! For my entree I got the New York strip cooked medium and a baked potato which is what I always get and it was perfect! I also got the triple layer cake for desert and Chris also brought me some Vanilla ice cream with berries as well! It was a very nice dinner and the food, and service was awesome! Chris is a very attentive bartender/server and I would recommend if anyone sits at the bar to ask for him! 5 stars :)
(5)Jessica N.
I'd like to give more than two stars but I just couldn't. And here's why.... During my last visit, they were unable to cook the steak I ordered. The steak kept coming out raw, with blood coming out of it. I ordered medium and it took them 4 times to get my steak to cook properly. But even the fourth time, it was overcooked. With that said, I never got to eat my steak there. The dinner was lasting more than two hours and we had to leave. I had to take my steak home. The service on teh other hand was excellent. The waiter was attentive and very polite. Im sorry but if a restaurant can't even cook a steak, then they don't deserve more than two stars.
(2)Andrea R.
We opted to come here for a recent date night for a few reasons: * We're a fan of the River North Wildfire * We had a LEYE gift certificate While I've never been able to score a reservation at the downtown location the day of, we had no issues getting day of reservations for a Saturday night. Score! When we first walked in I had to pinch myself to make sure we hadn't been transported home to South Florida. The entire restaurant was filled with senior citizens and this wasn't the early bird special. We had an 8:30pm reservation. Us youngsters started with a couple of martinis and wildfire's always delicious bread basket. After eyeing a grandma's scrumptious looking shrimp cocktail we opted to order one for an appetizer. And of course had to order our favorite chopped salad. As for my entree I stuck with my favorite halibut special, while my husband went the meat route. For some reason the halibut just didn't taste nearly as good as it does downtown. I found myself wishing I had ordered something else. My husband, on the other hand, seemed to like his steak. Service for the first hour we were there was extremely slow. However, once 9:30pm hit the entire restaurant cleared out and then we had our waitress's undivided attention. Overall, it ended up being an OK date night and it was nice to feel young among the crowd, but for future visits to Wildfire I think I"ll stick w/ their downtown location.
(3)Steve M.
My Comfort Food This is the place that I enjoy coming to for a good quality steak or burger with great casual atmosphere. It is close to where I used to work so it was always a treat to come here for a work event or for lunch. I most recently came here after a round of golf and what a treat it was to sit down, have a cocktail and then enjoy a nice rib-eye steak after a long hard day on the golf course. They also have a pretty darn good ceasar salad which my wife and I will split. To start things off they serve you warm bread including cornbread which is delicious and if you want, you can even ask for more. After the meal is over I always save room for dessert. I learned that from my dad. He was a genius when it came to stuff like that. The staff is always friendly, courteous, and attentive so if you're looking for a nice meal with great atmosphere then this is the place to come to.
(4)Kerri H.
Went here for dinner last night and we were underwhelmed by the experience, especially after having dropped $145 for dinner for two, including two beers, no wine, one dessert. He had rib eye, which was fabulous; I had the mixed seafood grill, which consisted of flavorless seafood and powerful sauces that gave one no opportunity to taste the seafood had it actually had any flavor. Chocolate cake and sweet potato sides were delicious. Service was just ok. Server over poured my beer, leaving a soppy mess on the paper napkin under the glass and a huge head of foam on the beer. Would have been nice if server had brought another napkin to clean up the mess. Checked on us once about ten minutes after someone else served us our meals. Meh, wouldn't go back. Too many other options at that price point. Can get a fantastic rib eye at $30+ lots of other places, and a McDonald's fish-wich as good as the seafood served here at 10 million+ other places, at a much lower price.
(2)Benjamin L.
Everything about this place was wonderful. I am a fan and will return.
(4)Cynthia R.
We had a great experience! It was a Friday night and was packed, so luckily we had made a reservation. Service was a little slow, but we weren't in a hurry and since it was busy, completely understandable. The only reason I'm giving 4 stars instead of 5 is I feel like, since we were so cool and laid back, our server took that as a license to kind of ignore us and give her other tables more attention. Whatever though. It was all good. There were 2 couples and each shared a salad. Not sure what the other couple got, but they liked theirs alot. My husband and I shared a greek salad. You MUST do yourself a favor and order this. I could have eaten that salad all night, and been satisfied with just that! Both me and the other lady got the mushroom stuffed salmon, which was heavenly. Amazingly delicious. I got the roasted veggies on the side, which were delicious, and my friend got the au gratin potaoes, about which she RAVED. Her husband couldn't and wouldn't keep his grubbly little hands out of her potatoes. My husband got the NY Strip, medium rare. It was perfectly prepared and exceptional! He had the sauteed mushrooms on the side, and I tell you, I've never had mushrooms so flavorful. The other guy got the 8oz filet and really loved it. He ate every single bite. We live in the city and are used to extraordinary restaurants, so it was nice to get such great food in the burbs.
(4)Olivia S.
My husband and I decided to finally try out wildfire for the first time, the atmosphere was so nice and comfortable. We went on a Saturday at 9pm and got seated right away. We started with the pretzels which were so good. They came with beer cheese sauce as well as a honey mustard sauce which were both yummy! For our meals, I had the filet mignon with au gratin potatoes and the hubs had lobster and a petite filet mignon with mashed potatoes. Neither one of us had any complaints! I had 2 glasses of the La Crema Pinot noir and my husband had the home special scotch beer. Both, again, we're fab! I was shocked at the wine list. The selection was beautiful for my palette! We left incredibly stuffed and had no room for desert. We will be going back again very soon! After one visit, we are already thinking about having out 5 year anniversary party in June at wildfire. I would also like to mention, the service was the best service we had in a long while. I cannot remember our servers name, but he was so helpful, friendly, and very personable! We left talking about what a fantastic experience we had!
(5)Steve G.
Wildfire was my host's choice for an after work dinner, and he could not have chosen better. We celebrated my wife's birthday the prior weekend with huge cuts of prime rib, so the normal dilemma between steak or prime rib was decided in favor of something a bit different. I ordered the Savory Mixed Grill, a combination of mushroom-topped center cut pork chop, baby loin lamb chop and parmesan-crusted filet mignon. Each could have easily stood alone as an outstanding entrée, yet together they were nothing short of phenomenal. The creamed spinach side which accompanied was equally exceptional, although the portion size was a bit light. Service at Wildfire was attentive and thoughtful, always aware of the fact that we were discussing business, yet never missing a water glass or plate removal. Monday night's crowd mixed both old and young patrons, and each appeared to be enjoying themselves. The décor at Wildfire is, however, a bit hard to describe; too open and airy for classic steakhouse, yet a bit dated if classic steakhouse wasn't the objective. I would not have guessed that Wildfire was a part of a local chain. I save my 5-star Yelp reviews for extraordinary dining experiences, and Wildfire slipped in just under the wire.
(5)Beth P.
Absolutely our favorite fine dining locale for special events. Best steak I've ever had, and baked potatoes as big as your head. My parents, who are notoriously fussy loved it as well. Too notch service too. If you cue them in you're celebrating a birthday, they will bring out a dessert with a candle!
(5)Dominick M.
Best pork chops, calamari and chopped salad I have ever had in my life. Thick cut, parmesan crusted, perfectly cooked chops served sitting in its own juice--not dry like most other places. You can sense the quality in the calamari--lightly breaded, but hearty and fresh. The quality at Wildfire really is just a step above area competition. Ive heard complaints about the service at times but I have never had a problem. I highly recommend Wildfire if you're looking for an enjoyable, satisfying quality meal in a classic supper club/ steakhouse atmosphere.
(5)Kristine N.
Greek salad: 5/5. Generous portion, be sure to share and ask for light on the dressing. Chicken Moreno: 4/5. Moist chicken breasts, sauce is very flavorful yet light, and the artichokes & arugula balance out the textures. Macademia crusted halibut: 5/5. Huge piece of fresh halibut from Alaska. The crust is crispy and the lemon butter sauce is smooth and so so good. Came with asparagus and mixed veggies which were a little oily but delicious nonetheless. Triple chocolate cake: 5/5. Service was iffy. Got there at 3:30 PM so it's not like they were during their peak rush hour. We were taking a long time to catch up and I could tell our server was getting annoyed and impatient. It's 5:30 PM dude, calm down. A little pricy but worth the experience.
(4)Marjorie B.
I think the quality of beef has gone in the tanker. I have vowed not to go back. The meat is so tough. For what you pay I would think they would purchase better quality of meat. But the Cosmos's are fabulous!
(2)Young K.
Overall, a very good dining experience. I ordered the steak and my friend ordered a pasta dish. The food was pretty good but we really enjoyed the ambiance. It just felt so classy, and it is very reasonably priced during lunchtime.
(4)Wendy E.
YUMMY!!! Went here for my daughter's 17th birthday. We had the mini filet special which was three mini filets with a topping of our choice-I had the horseradish, black peppercorn and parmesan. All were fantastic but especially the horseradish!!!! My daughter had mashed potatoes and I had scalloped potatoes and my son had some mac and cheese. Ohhhhh, the mac and cheese. One nibble was enough to satisfy me, just right. Since it was my daughters b-day we got three desserts-since she could not choose. We had the apple bake, the key lime pie cheesecake and the chocolate cake...all were wonderful. The service was a bit fast...moved us right a long so the next table could get in...but the food was still fantastic and worth it. Very pricey.
(5)Peter G.
A superb restaurant. I ordered the New York Strip (which was cooked and seasoned perfectly). I also ordered a blood orange cosmo. This drink was great. A little on the sweet side but great. I recommend this drink to people who like cosmos. This drink was a refreshing twist on the classic cosmo. For desert I ordered Key Lime Pie. A homemade crust with a tangy cream filling. Overall, this was a great restaurant and I will definitely come again.
(5)Faith R.
The last time I was here it was great and that was 10 years ago. With other downtown steak houses now kicking their ass they are now surviving on an older crowd. It was so-so. I ordered the Baked Goat Cheese that could have had more Goat cheese in it. And the Filet Trip with Horseradish crusts. The steak was okay I've gotten better from whole foods. And the crust was mushy. I don't think I'll be coming back. The best thing about this place is the music in the background.
(2)Katherine L.
Wildfire has such a vast menu that it can really satisfy anyone in your party. I've been there for family outings, lunch with friends, and professional events. I recently tried their grilled veggie salad (grilled brussel sprouts, onions, mushrooms, squash, red peppers, cauliflower), which was charred and seasoned to perfection. There was a green salad that came lightly dressed in the middle, and I ordered a side of tenderloin to add a protein. Another favorite is their bbq chicken and sweet potato (which seems to weigh about 1 lb or 2). I typically end up bringing half my meal home as leftovers, but it tastes even better the next day after its marinated a little more. Great place for any occasion. I highly recommend making reservations on Open Table.
(4)A C.
Filet Mignon is great. Flight of wine to go with it is also a great deal (rather than getting a glass). Service is decent, wait times is not long at all, especially if you go during non-peak dinner times.
(4)Mike K.
I'm still digesting my blue cheese crusted prime rib but I can tell you that I'm already looking forward to the next slab of meaty goodness cooked to perfection. This may be too rich for some people and it is something I can only get on special occasions. The sides were good and the French onion soup was great. All in all a great way to spend our anniversary.
(4)Becky N.
The best prime rib this side of Wisconsin!!! Ask for Chay the bartender, he can't be any sweeter!!! Will be back soon! Yummy.
(5)Val V.
Great food! Every time delicious and served with maner! Love their wildfires chopped salad!
(5)Jesse M.
Went to Wildfire for birthday. Got the NY Steak it wasn't the greatest steak expected it to be better. Still was good but not for the price. The mash potatoes tho are the best I've ever had anywhere
(4)neela j.
Poor poor service every time- we have gone 4-5 times now. But the food is consistently good- the chopped salad and filet steak outstanding. I wish they would get better service- would keep going back!!
(1)F J.
Had lunch here a few weeks ago and the service, food and martinis all was great
(4)Ken And Laura M.
I gave it three stars because the food we had was good. My bison burger was over cooked (I asked for medium-well, not well done) and I did not want to ask for another because we had 7:30pm reservations via OpenTable and we still waited 25 minutes to get a seat. We arrived 10 minutes before our 7:30pm reservations. It doesn't appear that reservations help the customer, only the restaurant for purchasing demands, I guess. It was already too late to be eating, in my book, to send the burger back. Yet the place was 80% full on a Tuesday night. So, for 2 sandwiches off the dinner menu and 2 glasses of Rodney Strong wine and tip it was $62.
(3)Ann V.
You can't go wrong at this place. The steaks are amazing. And the starter cornbread...probably the best I've had! Being a suburban location, the crowd is generally older or families, but what else would you expect? I had the filet medallion duo, which was delicious. Their crusts are scrumptious and served just right. The broccoli with lemon was subpar. I would advise against it compared to their other sides.
(4)Natalie S.
I don't know what happened. But tonight, the food was a gigantic miss for me. We were in with my extended family and since we had a party of 10, they put us in a private room in the front. Score! The evening was off to a great start! All downhill from there... I had an Ellington combo, garlic shrimp and a petite NY strip with a Parmesan crust. It was a big BLAH. The crust wasn't at all crusty and was just a mushy pile of whatever. I asked for it rare and it was brought to me somewhere between medium rare to medium. The shrimp were overcooked and shriveled. For $36, an absolute waste of money and calories. The highlight of the meal? The cookie and ice cream at the end. Of all the LEY restaurants, I think this one is one of the worst.
(2)Laura W.
Steve was an amazing server! He was attuned to out needs and attentive. He had a wonderful sense of time management and knew when to come and ask if we were going ok or refill drinks. He was also very personable and had a great sense of humor! I would highly recommend him and Wildfire!
(5)Beth S.
We love going to wildfire to celebrate almost anything... It's a nice treat and the quality is amazing without breaking the bank (compared to other steakhouses). I love the Frank Sinatra feel and ambiance in there if that makes sense but it feels lush and dramatic inside while cozy at the same time. The filet wellington is the Saturday special and the first time my husband and I ordered it we fell in love with it. I cannot say we've had a bad meal here in the several dozen times we've dined here.
(5)Scott P.
Great food, great service and reasonable prices! I like the filet and the chopped salad!
(5)Will B.
I give them a 5 for variety. Burgers, steak tips, steak, and RIBS!!! The Ribs are my favorite!!!! Solid sides and solid service!
(5)Sidnei S.
I come here every once in a while, on business or with the wife with and without kids. Everything is good here ... Caesar salad is delicious, the beef - anyone - are always juicy and cooked to perfection, warm red inside as I like it. Portions are large which allows you to go family style unless you want to take something home. Service is not superb but is decent and we never leave disappointed. Affiliation to Lettuce Entertain You just makes everything even better.
(4)Alex J.
Great service. We always enjoy Brian C. And Kevin R. You all know the food is consistent but with one of these two servers your evening will be perfect. Had a great dinner last night and Brian made the evening a pleasure.
(5)Brian K.
I love this place! You can just feel this is the kind of place AL Capone or Frank Sinatra would have come to get a big juicy Midwest steak if they were alive today!! This place honestly puts most of the others to shame, and I have been to almost ALL of them! Good prices, better service and GREAT food, many convenient locations, and the Glenview location almost never has a wait time. Come at 6pm, no reservation and get table just like that!
(5)David R.
I recently enjoyed dinner here for the first time in several years and it was far better than most of my lunch experiences. The service and the steak (ribeye) were both solid. The desserts were a standout as usual: for me, a few bites of the key lime tart and a full slice of Door County cherry pie all to myself. Mmm mmm. The big star of my meal was the beet salad though. This compilation has been done at a million places, but all the elements--beets, greens, almonds, goat cheese, and dressing--were perfectly balanced and attuned so that the overall package was immensely satisfying. So much so, in fact, that I returned this afternoon and ordered the larger version for lunch. I paired it with their calamari appetizer, which was pretty middle-of-the-road. The salad was a little disappointing, as the chef had a heavy hand with the dressing this time. But overall their version is still a very good one.
(4)Feisty E.
Solid, baby! Been many, many times, always for dinner - so nice to have it in the area instead of schlepping downtown. Like everything (a valet in the middle of an empty, football field-sized mall parking lot... you've got to love North Shore, lol). Service is always great - even when the place is packed and we've been there on NYE... twice. To start, the house rolls are delicious, we devour the dark ones in seconds. Great appetizers - like calamari and beer mussels best. Chopped salad, yummy! Huge portion (large is enough for 4-6 people to share as a side). We always have a very good luck with steaks and prime rib as well - and fish. Normally get one of each on visits. For those who think meat is bland at WF - when you have a premium quality meat cut, you DON'T over-season it - right? Just a few peppercorns and tiny pinch of salt will do - if you want to taste salt, butter, A1+ well liquor and god-knows what on your steak, I'd say head to Applebees. Otherwise, get your meat rare to medium-rare at WF and enjoy unaltered as its intended to be. May not be terribly complex dishes/sauces, but it's just good food. The kind that would take one forever to prepare at home- so what more does one want? Deserts, nothing particularly awe-inspiring but tasty and large enough to share. I wish there was some flourless dark chocolate type thing to finish the meal but a cobbler with ice cream is nice too. One thing that is silly (and really I wish I remembered not to get it, for the 20th time .... but lookie how cute... 4 little martini glasses) is the flavored martini sampler flight. Sugar water with not much liquor. But the reg. vodka martinis are fine so are vodka tonics, and you have your beer of course. I also think WF is a decent value for the price, esp. items like chopped salad and king cut prime rib. We've been lucky to get consistent quality here, so when we strayed to L Woods (all right) or Myron and Phills (nightmarish) we often wished we'd come to WildFire. I do appreciate the old world feel, the soft light, the dark wood and the bustling, lively rooms and abundant space. Thumbs up, going back end of this month... please save a BOOTH for us... or this review will have a three star edit... *just kidding. sort of*
(4)Kat A.
One of my fave salads are from here- the chopped salad! A large salad can feed 3 of us for 2 days. I usually order a filet or prime rib. Their crusted filets are always yummy. A side of roasted vegetables are a healthy, tasty alternative to some of their other options. During lunch they serve cornbread which is delish. Sometimes they still have some left during dinner so I usually ask just in case!
(4)Joelle S.
One of my all time favorite places!! I love WILDFIRE! From the bar to dessert, there isn't a bad item on the menu. My daughter and I often split items so we get a better variety of items. This time we each had a salad, mine was the Beet & Goat Cheese Salad which was awesome, she had the side Caesar, which is always an excellent choice. We then split the Horseradish Cheeseburger, medium (as they won't do medium rare), but here, a medium burger is cooked perfectly! One of my favorite meals is the to start off with the Shrimp & Crab Bisque, then the Wildfire Chopped Salad the house specialty! Has roasted chicken, avocado, tomatoes, blue cheese, bacon, scallions, corn, tortilla strips; tossed with citrus lime vinaigrette. Then the Roumanian Skirt Steak served with either mashed potatoes or wild rice. If I'm in the mood, dessert: Seasonal Berry Crisp. Pair this up with a house red wine and it is the perfect dinner! There is outdoor seating weather permitting.
(5)Tim S.
I think i would come back here again and have something other than the prime rib. The service was ok but i know our waitress was juggling a lot of tables. She was very pleasant. Im a prime rib snob and this one was just ok. Not a lot of flavor and i guess I'm one of the few not crazy about the mashed potatoes they serve. Nice atmosphere, clean, and cozy, just nothing memorable. Cherry mojito was amazing!
(3)Mister M.
I don't know what it is exactly. I want to like this place because all of my friends seem to think that it's fantastic. I have been to various Wildfire locations about a half dozen times, always with a group. Never my choice. I just don't know what all the fuss is about. My last experience was probably the worst, but it still represents the restaurant fairly well. We started with appetizers and drinks, and I must say bad service from the start. I hate it when a server gives the impression that you are taking up their valuable time. Chopped salad is what it is. Now i'm not a big fan of chopped salads, but after this rather large bowl of mixed greens and whatever else they throw into it is mixed with the dressing, it kind of comes to the plate like slop for pigs. Maybe that is too harsh, but it just seems to be a mess of a salad. No refined dining here. Kids had burgers, no big deal, seafood entrees at the table were given thumbs up. I had the Prime Rib. It was not very good. Huge piece of garlic rubbed mediocrity. My wife had the char crusted ribeye. She whispered in my ear that it tasted like it had been cooked over gasoline. I tasted it and to my astonishment, IT DID TASTE LIKE GASOLINE!. Of course it was the char crust that they applied, straight out of a box. You know, the pre-mixed Char Crust pouches that you see at the grocery store? Very disappointing and perfectly ruined steak. The best thing at Wildfire are the Cottage Fries. Thick slices of Russet Potatoes cooked Cottage Fry style with fresh rosemary. Those things are good! But not enough to recommend this place.
(2)Richard B.
OK, time for an update! We went there for lunch last Saturday. We did not have any reservations, but we were seated promptly - maybe because the restaurant was only half-filled. I had the tenderloin tip and the wife had coconut shrimp. I found my entrée to be pretty good, although I had asked them to cook my meal as "medium," and it came out medium well. I'm not very picky, so I did not complain. The Wife snarfed down her shrimp and said it was well prepared, so that's that. I noticed that the server furnished an unending supply of platters of their corn bread, which seemed to be rather sweet and it had actual kernels of corn in it. It was a bit greasy for my tastes, but I tried a couple of pieces anyways. Unlike the last time, our server was always present and very efficient. I am bumping up my evaluation to four stars. PS: We were there on an LEYE two-fer card that we received in the mail a month or so ago.
(4)Jo M.
The service is amazing and so is the food. Had a private event in the patriot room and everything went super smooth
(5)Donna P.
Food okay - problem is I am trying to quit smoking and they would not permit me to use my electronic cigarette in the restaurant. I don't understand there is no smoke only vapors. I do understand why restaurants banned regular cigarettes - but the e cigarette - ridiculous.
(1)Shaun S.
Celebrated our third anniversary here last week as we had two Lettuce Entertain You gift cards and it's about 3 miles from home. Most of the time we just do carry out from Wildfire as my wife loves their chopped salad and we'll combine that with something I prepare. For tonight that wasn't an option. So made our reservation through Yelp and it worked seamlessly. We arrived a few minutes before our time and were immediately seated. Our server was very friendly and she walked us through their specials, etc. The Menu seemed larger than normal, and it was due to something like Chicago Restaurant Week. In the end she ordered the roasted chicken and I did a special, the braised spare rib. Both were great and along with one of their salads (she ordered it... don't remember what it was!) We had a real nice meal. I would have gone for the molten chocolate cake, but she wanted the peanut butter pie... and well, it's an anniversary, so she wins! :) I know there are many reasons to go into the city to eat, but you have to remember there are also reasons to stay in the 'burbs. Wildfire fit that need this last week!
(4)Richard O.
I have to say for the most part this place is nothing special. I had recently tried the sea bass here and I was impressed. Mostly because it was not a filet, when the fish arrived hole minus the head I was surprised. A whole fish sliced open with lemon and rosemary inside. The fish was outstanding but it left me wondering where's the head. Next time leave the head please.
(3)Amy M.
The food was amazing and the service was fantastic! I highly recommend this restaurant.
(5)Tricia D.
Mmmm. You can't go wrong with a meal that starts off with fresh, hot-out-of-the-oven cornbread... with actual pieces of corn in it. The salmon I ordered with my spinach salad was so fresh and perfectly cooked. It had a nice cedar-plankedness to it that I may have fabricated in my head, but it was delicious! The chocolate chip cookie a la mode beckoned to me for dessert, and I only wish I could top off every meal with something like that. Service was fantastic: not too overbearing and not too flighty. Wildfire was mad bustling at 1:30pm today. Business seems good!
(4)Johnny R.
A-OK! Solid.
(4)Don F.
We liked the place. We just moved to the area and having trouble finding a place we like. This place was good. We tried the special Duck and it done very well. My Skirt steak was also very well done. The sides were good and tasty. We were seated next to a few big groups and as others have said it was loud and busy, but everyone does want to go to good restaurants.
(4)Fred F.
excellent food and good service at a high but reasonable price. i have eaten at several locations but this is the best one that i have been to. highly recommend!!
(5)Charity M.
Awesome half price wine bottles on Monday score! A bit pretentious bug good prices. Lots of yummy food to choose from. I'll be back for sure.
(4)John G.
We have lived in the Glenview area for a couple of years now, we also visit the dominics in the same mall quite often. I go to restaurants like Wildfire for business all the time and always thought I could do without the snobbery that might come along with it. This weekend when deciding where to go we decided to give it a try and we were extremely surprised. Not by the food which was excellent, but with the service. We were there on a Saturday, which is an extremely busy day without reservations and we were accommodated. The manager not only helped greeting us but since she found out it was our first time there she was extremely helpful and welcoming. You can tell a lot about an establishment by the way the employees feel about working there and both the manager and our server seemed to be enjoying their time. The place is busy, so reservations are recommended. It is kid and big party friendly. The prices is a little bit on the higher side, but the quality does merit it. Our stakes were cooked to perfection and their service was superb. I had a chance to try three of their rubs and I am totally in love with the mushroom one, but the parmesan is not far behind. A lot better than similarly priced places. If you want to get together with a group of friends or take a client out, don't hesitate to call ahead. You will get great food and amazing service.
(4)Dave S.
Here is what I suggest: bison filet! Order it as suggested medium rare with a coffee rub. I was completely blown away by this cut! i was so blown away that I am having a hard time remembering what the rest of the meal was like. They could have served me a side of turds on bread but oh my... such a tremendous cut of meat!!!! i am not sure if they were going for the old style look in the massive dining room but that is what was accomplished. Our server did a good job taking care of us. Hell I could have sat in a folding chair in the parking lot and got my food myself as long as i was able to get that amazing bison filet!!!!! As far as the rest of the meal is concerned, I know I had the seafood bisque to start it out and I think i had a side of redskin mashed potatoes. The soup was good and the potatoes must have done the trick because I finished them. Oh that meat.... (Visions of succulent dead animal are dancing in my head right now!) Have I mentioned the bison filet yet?
(4)Antonio B.
I personally love this place, I love the food here.the filet Mignon is to die for just melts. I would give it 5 stars, but my wife doesn't love this place so i had to give it four. The presentation on the dishes or so so, it taste better than it looks. Worth the trip out here for sure. I'm always askin the wifey to go here when were looking for some chow.
(4)Rafael F.
Had the 10oz Filet Mignon with Au Gratin Potatoes. The filet was under-flavored. I like my steaks flavorful so if you are into flavor, this place is not your place. The potatoes were A-OK nothing special. My parter had the petite 7oz Filet Mignon and said that same thing unflavored and bland. She had the mashed potatoes which were good. We ordered a side of Macaroni and Cheese and better believe me they taste like them came out of the Lipton Pasta Sides no joke! At the end we ended up paying 85 bucks for everything and wen't home disappointed. However, the restaurant is very nice dim lit environment. But the food is A-OK not worth the prices put it that way.
(2)Yanyao N.
This is a great place for a lazy late Sunday afternoon lunch. There is ample parking in the lot and plenty of room inside the restaurant. Cozy up on a dark leather booth with your friends and chirp the afternoon away over iced teas. I really enjoyed the food. The shrimp and crab bisque is fantastic, with the added bonus of there being corn and red peppers in it. Mmm. The side salad is a little expensive for the amount you get, but it does have artichokes and eggs on there and Wildfire's fabulous red wine vinaigrette. By the time I was done with those (and nibbled on some calamari - a little too breaded for my taste), I was pretty much full. I still managed to eat half of the BLT melt I ordered though. And it might be my second favorite BLT ever, containing white cheddar AND arugula (score!) and lots of bacon (mmm, bacon)... there really couldn't be anything better. Finished off with a slice of their in season blueberry peach pie with peach ice cream. The pie was a little cold but had beautiful big chunks of peach inside. I maybe should have ordered a whole pie to take home but settled for my leftovers and a bottle of their red wine vinaigrette instead. Our waitress was an absolute doll! She was extremely knowledgeable on the menu items and helpful. I was so happy with the service and will most likely be back because I want that BLT melt (and enough LEYE diner points to do the dinner for 4 at L2O). :D
(4)Elizabeth R.
One of my favorite restaurants. I have never had a bad meal here, and usually order the strip steak. Key lime pie is delicious.
(5)Dr. J.
We've been here 4 times and always have a very solid experience. Great service, classic décor and wonderful food.
(4)Jeannine K.
They have a huge gluten free menu! And even have gluten free bread to bring out to the table. The steak is delicious, of course. They also have a good gf flourless chocolate cake - yum, so nice to be able to have gf dessert. I look forward to trying some of their other GF items
(5)Crystal Z.
Can never go wrong with a little Wildfire, and never leave without having a Stormy Night Martini.
(4)Tia B.
I tried to have an early dinner here on a Tuesday night. I arrived at 4:45pm and sat at the bar. I waited over 15 minutes before anyone acknowledged my presence. Who I assume to be my server came over and asked what I'd like to drink. I asked for a menu and some water. Another 10 minutes later a different server came with menu but no water. I was afraid to let her walk away without ordering because I was limited on time and had an appointment at 6. So I made her wait while I decided what to order. By this time it was 5:20. I finally received water around 5:30. No one spoke to me or even came to check on me. I noticed a bunch of servers standing in the corner laughing and not working. My burger did not come out until almost 6! I still didn't see my original server again. I was so frustrated that I had to ask them to wrap up my burger to go because I was out of time. Finally my original server was walking past my table, still not acknowledging me, and I asked him for my bill. Mind you, the restaurant was not even close to busy. When I arrived at 4:45 there were barely 5 people in the bar. As I was ready to leave at 6 it was finally filling up but I still didn't see any signs of urgency from the staff. I paid my check and, no, the server did not get a tip. This is not the first time I've received poor service from this Wildfire. I decided to give this location another chance, but now I'm finished. The last time I had to send undercooked food back to the kitchen the manager gave me a gift card. Needless to say a gift card does not make up for poor food and service. I won't be spending my money or time here ever again.
(1)Meghan R.
This is one of my favorite restaurants in the north shore. I have been here several times for lunch, dinner, baby showers, and wedding showers. The experience is always more than pleasant. The wait stuff is always so friendly and attentive no matter the occasion. The food is absolutely delicious from their corn bread, to the chopped chicken salad, to their blue cheese burger. Yum! Can't go wrong with this place and location.
(4)Kim F.
Our go to favorite for any "special" occasion or date night. The filet medallions are delicious! Service is usually very good. I would definitely recommended making a reservation if you're going to come here, as there is almost always a wait.
(5)Nancy A.
We went there after my daughters graduation. When I called earlier in the week to ask if we needed a reservation for 6 people, I was told no. When we arrived the hostess was rather abrupt and said that we should make a reservation next time. We were seated in a nice dining room but it was very cramped and there were no spaces between the tables and chairs. I kept having to move my chair to allow the waitress to get to a few tables in the corner. Extremely slow poor service. It took over 15 minutes to even get water or place a beverage order. They only came over after I went to the front desk to ket them know we haven't been waited in yet. The server was very nice but extremely scattered. Really didn't need to have a clue on the order progression. After waiting a half an hour we finally asked her to take our main entree order. All in all very strange. The food was expensive and while it tasted good it looked like it was slapped in the plate in hurry. The side of mushrooms we had were so shriveled. After dinner the waitress was nice and brought a celebratory dessert for my daughter but she never asked if anyone else wanted to order dessert or wanted coffee. We had to remind her of this. Then it took another 10 minutes for her to find the dessert tray. A very expensive mediocre tasting dinner and horrible service. The entire meal took 3 hours All this on a day at was supposed to be very special. We will never return to this place.
(1)Lily P.
Great place to have a family event or a formal dinner. Our internship dinner was here. The service was great and the staff was very nice. Lets see about the food, the steak was great (medallions were good), the porkchops were seasoned right and came with a delicious order of snow peas. Their cobb salad (and other salads) were amazing and made me want consider skipping the entree. Eggplant was good here too. This is like your normal steak house, nice place where the food is above average and you won't be disappointed in the portion, quality, and normally pleasantly surprised by how great it is. I like the mixtures they use for the salads and sauces they pair up with the meats. The cheese cake and the chocolate cake are just HUGE rich slices of heaven....so try to save room for that.
(4)Jimmy J.
It is good place for lunch with solid sandwiches and great sides salads at decent prices.
(4)Charles M.
Not cheap, but an excellent restaurant. Good value. I have never been disappointed.
(5)John L.
Must comment on this review: "I've been here twice and for a steakhouse, their bbq chicken is better than their topped steak, that's sad. Oh and the salad is better than the steak too. However, the atmosphere is like any respectable steakhouse, a bit like how I imagine Titanic was designed." Ummmmm........you must have come to Wildfire at 4am when it was closed.
(5)Flix F.
The chopped salad is so good. Only Wildfire and Corner Bakery have such.
(5)neil c.
Several years later, I finally got a chance to try Wildfire for dinner without the whole 'wedding rehearsal dinner'. In fact, I've been there twice in the past couple of months - and I plan on coming back when I'm at my parents house again in the future. I am going to say that right off the bat, they are getting a -1 star for having a 'martini' list that includes 0 actual martinis! (Don't believe me, look here: wildfirerestaurant.com/s… ). Pedantism out of the way, I can get on to the review proper. Their cocktails are tasty, even if they aren't martinis! The food here has been quite excellent. I've had both their normal wet-aged new york strip steak and their dry aged strip steak. While I am not 100% sure the second was WAY better than the first, it was fantastic. But the first one was too. Just something to think about. Besides the steak here, I've tasted some of their chicken and fish entrees, and they were all delicious, and well cooked. That impresses me more than the steak, I have to say, since a good steak is 75% about the piece of meat, and then 25% about not screwing it up. Cooking fish and chicken is pretty much the reverse ratio... Desserts, appetizers and salads are also delicious in my experience. Service here is good, and friendly, and the prices, while not cheap, are not terrible, especially considering the amount of food you get. (Note: this is something that astounds me every time I go back to Chicago - the amount of food you get on your plate seems to be about 50% more than at home in SF). Anyway, I do recommend coming here if you are in the area - and I'm sure the other restaurants in the chain are equally good, since Lettuce Entertain You is good like that. I also recommend making a reservation, since it's popular.
(4)Larry C.
Awful. Awful. Awful. Hair in food .. Disgusting!
(1)Michael C.
So our evening was pretty much a rating of three but the manager Jill made it a five over all. The only reason I gave this review a four was because of the noise level. A lot of big family's and groups come here I heard. So we had a reservation for 8pm. If you don't make a reservation and complain, it's no ones fault but your own. It's a restaurant! We were called at 7:45, Nice! Except we were brought to our table and they were still cleaning it. How embarrassing for them. I sometimes kind of expect excellence, and was a little disappointed at that but i brushed it off as no big deal even as they hostess made us walk back to the front which wasn't too far at least. Three minutes later we were guided back to our seats. The waitress did an outstanding job through the whole night and was very polite. I give here a five star rating with a $20 dollar tip. We order our appetizers and within a couple minutes we had them right in front of us. It was something simple, a salad for her and hand tossed pizza starter for myself. I'm not big on seafood which is most of what they have for starters along with two choices of soup which I didn't care for. We both order the Romanian Steak which was outstanding. It was like an orgasm in your mouth; the juices explode in your mouth. Also ordered the mashed potatoes and macaroni and cheese which both had the same effect. At the end of the meal my insides felt like they were having a party. I was completely stuffed and couldn't get another bite. Our bill cam out to be about $90. I asked the waitress out of curiosity if they gave military discounts. She wasn't sure and would ask. The manager came back and checked my ID and said they didn't have anything set up for the military but she would see what she can do. She gave us a pretty good discount and free dessert to go. We also talked for a little bit and found out she was a veteran also with six years served and her husband was retired from the service. It was pretty cool to speak with her and very nice how she treated us. She just added to the great experience we had that night.
(4)Lynn S.
When you want a delicious meal with excellent service, Wildfire is one of the tops on my list. I love the planked salmon -- it's so flavorful. Typically, everything we order is very tasty. Their chopped salad is great, and their desserts are so yummy. You do need to make reservations if you want to be assured of getting a table without waiting. But that's because it's such a great place. Since everything is a la carte, the pricing can make a dent in your pocketbook, but it's definitely worthwhile. It's always a treat to have a meal at Wildfire.
(5)Kelly E.
I really had low expectations since this is a franchise. but an upscale one at that, and I really had a LOVELY experience here. Filet Mignon is in my top 3 for sure. Waitress was excellent, explained all the specials and menu, and was really nice. The atmosphere was classy, elegant and cozy. Wait time was about 20 minutes without a reservation, but the bar area is awesome and it seemed more like 5 minutes, and I actually wanted to stay in the bar longer. I'll be back!
(5)Alex H.
i've went the past two years for my birthday dinner with my family. The atmosphere is classy and high quality. The staff and service is perfect. It is usually packed to capacity. I have gotten the Grilled Salmon, BBQ Ribs and BBQ Chicken. They were all amazing and it's one of my favorite restaurants!! It's a little pricey especially with large groups....
(5)Brian G.
We got a reservation - we went for an Friday afternoon late lunch. The place was empty. (Still glad we got the reservation) Food was really not so good. We got the cornbread appetizer- this was good. I got the 'special' burger - which was a swiss stuffed burger with mushrooms. The waiter never asked how I wanted it cooked. It came out looking like a flat pancake of a burger. I generally avoid buns that look store bought & don't eat ice berg lettuce. So, I ended up eating a bit of my burger. I ordered a side of creamed spinach - instead of the fries. Turns out this was a good choice. But the spinach was nothing amazing. Pickle spear was decent. Meanwhile, my partner ordered the Tuna Sandwich. Maybe we didn't read the menu well. She received Egg Salad with a bit of tuna in it. The bread was good. The egg salad with tuna was not so good. The fries were mushy (at best). Her pickle was good (I ate it). The service was slow throughout our meal - but, our waiter was very nice. I would not go back here.
(1)B A.
This experience is from Nov 2012. Avoid like the plague. Our table of nine had three people order the nightly special. 35 minutes after ordering, waitress came to say they ran out. Spoke with manager. "Waitress saw your table enjoying salad and didn't want to put your order in too soon." Me, "Huh?" She didn't reserve anything. So whole table got food hour after ordering and three skipped dinner altogether. Manager chalked it up to needing better training. Many other better choices n area. Don't waste your time or money here. A joke. Especially given it is an leye restaurant. Hardly.
(1)Cecilia T.
I'll be honest - when i hear "steakhouse restaurant chain" i automatically assume it's not going to be anything awesome. THIS PLACE IS AWESOME! Being a Filet Mignon lover, I try filet mignons at every steakhouse i go to, and given all the excellent independently owned steakhouses in Chitown, I wasnt expecting much from a huge chain restaurant like Wildfire. Holy Cow! ***The Filet Mignon is EXCELLENT here!*** The meat is tender, juicy, well balanced in flavor, simply a gloriously delicious experience with every bite! They offer several filet optionswith different flavorings on the menu but i chose the original Filet Mignon. Also, the Wildfire Chopped Salad is also AMAZING - probably one of the best you'll have. I don't even like to order salad at restaurants if it's not free, but at Wildfire, it's a must! The service and ambience is also nice and class
(5)Valik S.
We reserved using Opentable. We were seated at a nice table. Our waiter Ernesto was very clear and took time to explain the menu as it was our first time there. The meat was really delicious and the service outstanding. Only minus was it was too warm inside, I know outside was 98F but inside it felt like 85F. I would recommend it
(4)Gareth D.
This place is always a crowd pleaser. Service is good, and while the dining room feels a bit dark and interior for sunny summer-time lunches or early dinners, the bar is window-lined and they have some nice patio seating out front. The chopped salad is huge, not overly dressed, and great/necessary to share. The crusted filet mignons are great, but the baby back ribs are really excellent--huge and a great value.
(4)Tray I.
Is this really a steak house? Honestly. I went to dinner in a party of 8 of people who regularly visit Wildfire. Two people got steak. I soon discovered why. I had the skirt steak. I feel if you can make a good skirt steak, you can make a good steak. Making a stingy, tough meat taste good takes a good amount of talent and knowledge of beef. Though it was tasty, the highlight of this dish was the onions. They somehow made caramelized grilled onions juicy and crispy at the same time. Delicious. The steak was mediocre. What was amazing? The fish dishes. All came out beautifully with a veggie on the dish as well as an extra side dish. The macadamia nut crusted halibut was moist and flavorful and a very generous portion of fish. The tuna was sad but the sides accompanying it more than made up for the fish size. The service was good and attentive and the atmosphere was nice. We could all hear each other, even across the two table hodgepodge of a set up. So my rating generally reflects my meal (mediocre), the fact that this steakhouse is not know for their steaks and their prices are extravegant. Rebrand!
(2)Elliott D.
I've been a big fan of Wildfire since they opened one in Oak Brook about ten years ago. It's a good place to get a steak that you know will be consistently good; never as good as say Gibson's or Tavern on Rush, but you're paying a good amount less for it. The atmosphere of Wildfire is very much your classic steakhouse. If you're going anytime after five I would definitely recommend making a reservation as it can be incredibly crowded and the waits usually are more than thirty minutes. Sometimes you even have to call the day before to get the reservation you want at the right time. This isn't necessarily an impulse choice. They have a good selection of alcohol, though some of the liquor is a little overpriced it's nothing out of the ordinary for this kind of restaurant. The service is also consistently good with the waiters paying close attention to your drinks and bread. They are attentive but not to the point of being intrusive. The food here is consistently good. I recommend the French Onion Soup to start out. It is always a treat with the right balance of bread, onions, broth, and cheese. It is also a generous portion and often I have to leave some behind (to my disappointment). For a main entree I am a big fan of either the prime rib or the cedar plank salmon. Usually the prime rib is cooked more towards the medium side of medium rare but is still quite tasty with a good creamy horseradish. The salmon is delicious and comes with a nice orange glaze. The sides are usally pretty good but I usually get either the mashed potatoes or the mushrooms. I recommend the mushrooms if you are getting a steak as they make a nice addition. All in all I would recommend this place as a good dinner option for something a little more upscale as you're going to pay a higher price for it.
(4)Roxana N.
Great mood food! I just hate the fact that it gets very packed during the weekends... I went there once and turned back around becasue it was too full...
(4)Kim S.
We had our rehearsal dinner at Wildfire in October 2012. The whole staff did an outstanding job. It was very easy to contact Jillian and Nicole to prepare for the event. The wait staff also did an exceptional job. I had a last minute request for a food item and they had it prepared on the fly in a matter of minutes. I received numerous compliments on the food and service as well. I would definitely recommend this venue to friends and family.
(5)Dan D.
Just came back from eating lunch. This was my first visit, so I didn't know what to expect. The ambiance here is really nice. Big, spacey, dim, but not to dark. A nice place to go for a date and/or special occasion. Had the french onion soup and turkey sandwich. The soup was good, but I've definitely had better. The sandwich would have been good if it weren't for the honey mustard. I didn't even go through half of it. Their honey mustard, not so good. Fortunately, as they packed it up, the waitress said they had an accident with it, and gave me a whole sandwich w/o the honey mustard. I will definitely come back here again to try out the other items on the menu, especially the desserts. The first thing I saw as we were walking to our table was the dessert tray, and I'm hoping that they taste as good as they look.
(3)Mike O.
I will begin by saying that this is a 4-star, maybe 5-star establishment. Unfortunately, for the day of my visit, I can only give it 3 stars. I've eaten at the Lincolnshire location a few years back and it was great. This one fell short on the service. The menu items are rather pricy, but given the $75 in accumulated gift cards we had, we wanted to splurge a little. My wife and I started with an appetizer blackened chicken kabobs and onion skewers, at a main dish price of $8.95. Two short skewers of chicken and onion is all we got. It probably should have cost half or less for the serving size. I enjoyed the complimentary loaf of bread and softened butter more than the chicken. For our main course, I got the Friday special: almond-encrusted broiled grouper with fries. My wife ordered the triple medallions: 3 beef medallions, each topped with a different crust. That was awesome. One was topped with parmesian cheese, the other with a smooth horseradish flavor, the third with a potato crust. When the food arrived, the server gave us our opposite dishes. We didn't mind, as we were going to try each other's anyway. However, the grouper came with chewy, undercooked green beans instead of fries. I really liked the triple beef medallions. The grouper was excellent too, including a creamy mustard hollandaise sauce. Our waitress vanished for a long time. When she returned we reported that we did not get the fries. By the time the fries came, our dinners were finished and a busboy already took our platters away and cleared the table. The waitress asked if we wanted dessert, just moments after the fries came. We told her the fries were our dessert, since they came so late in the meal. We enjoyed them very thoroughly, with just the right crispness, but the timing was off for the meal. In short, I'd skip coming here unless you have an LEYE gift card or someone is buying for you. I'd probably get just as good of a dinner at Chili's or TGI Friday's for a lot less money, without the dressed-up gimmickry of a place like this.
(3)Christine S.
I've always liked the Wildfire Chopped Salad... There's just something so delish about it. The Wood Roasted Veg Salad is amazing. The eggplant pizza is another winner. Penne and Roasted Vegs will leave you wanting more... Spinach and Artichoke Dip and Oven Baked Goat Cheese are spectacular starters. Wow, I really can't say enough good things about the food at Wildfire. The service is always top notch too.
(5)Lisa H.
I think I've been to the Wildfire in Glenview about four times now, and I order the same thing every time. The Filet Medallion Trio, medium rare, topped with horseradish on one, blue cheese on another, and parmesan on the last piece. PERFECTION. They must slather those medallions in butter while cooking them. Mmm... Include a side of au gratin potatoes and a Caesar salad, add a red wine sampler and you have one GREAT meal! The service is good too. :)
(5)J R.
We dine out a few times a month but I was impressed with this restaurant! It was my first time here and I really enjoyed it! From the décor to the servers to the food everything was great! We came for Valentines Day (well, the day after) and I didn't see one kid, which was great since we had a night off from our own. It was an adult restaurant that was crowded and everyone seemed pleased. The bread they give you when you are seated is amazing! Melts in your mouth! I had the BBQ chicken with mashed red potatoes and it was not only huge but so delicious!! My boyfriend got a burger with potatoes that he devoured in like 5 minutes. Would highly recommend, especially for a date night.
(5)Bruce B.
My family had a lovely, delicious lunch. All dishes (steak, pork chop, pasta, steak sandwich, Cobb salad) were outstanding. Mary, our knowledgable server, was a delight. Tony, the manager, checked on us, and when he learned we were out of town and had never been there, he offered to comp dessert for all of us. We selected three from the dessert tray offered by Mary and were more than pleased.. Our only regret is that we're Floridians and can rarely avail ourselves of this superb restaurant - and that we can only award five stars. Thanks Wildfire!
(5)Marie C.
Their chopped salad is to die for. Their cottage fries are amazing. They're salad dressings are delicious but it's a little pricey. Their cornbread they give you during lunch time is literally the best cornbread I have ever had. Wished they served it with dinner as we'll but the onion roll is really good too
(4)William L.
So we decided to take my folks out for dinner and Wildfire was a convenient and nice choice...sorda. We made an early dinner reservation on a Saturday for 5 o'clock. We all showed up and were walked to our table...which was directly in front of a doorway that led from the kitchen to the dining room. The restaurant was less than half empty, so seating a party with a reservation there was unacceptable. Every 5 seconds a server walked uncomfortably close carrying many dishes of food. So we asked to be moved, and they moved us to a nice spot. However, we had to close our tab at the one table and open a new one at the new table. Probably just SOP, but it was very awkward to receive a bill while the new server was going through the specials. On to the food. Everything was top notch and portion sizes were out of control, as usual. The parmesan-crusted sirloin was fantastic, although the steamed broccoli should've been steamed a little longer as it was a bit hard. The rest of the table very much enjoyed the coconut shrimp, grouper, and BBQ chicken. We all had dessert as well, the carrot cake was the best I've ever had and the apple pie was also the tops. Our second server was outstanding, friendly, and knew when to check on us and when to leave us be.
(3)Valencia W.
I've had the wildfire experience before in VA and was expecting much of the same which was what I expected. 3 stars.
(3)Jody B.
We went here with friends last Friday. We made reservations through opentable. Hubby and I got there early and had a drink at the bar. My drink was pretty good... Just a plain vodka martini... Hard to screw up. The bar is bustling with a good vibe. However, the bartenders are not friendly. It seems they would rather talk amongst themselves rather than pay attention to the customers. One was standing for 10 minutes or more just talking to a couple of his buddies that were standing behind me. When our friends came we checked in. We had to wait about 5 minutes for our table. No big deal, just a mild annoyance. Our waitress was very friendly and competent. She was quite busy, but seemed to be able to keep up. We shared a wildfire salad, which was plenty for 4 of us and delicious. I got a mushroom stuffed salmon. The stuffing was so good and buttery, and the fish was not overdone. I wished I didn't snarf it all down so I could have had leftovers for lunch the next day! Our friends got the petite filet. It's reasonably priced at about $25, compared to other places like Morton's, Pete miller's, Ruth Chris, etc... They said they love the filet here and order it often. The noise level is a bit much, but we seemed to be able to carry on a conversation, so I won't complain. We have come here for the beer dinners. What a great time. All in all, a good place for a Friday night with friends.
(3)E K.
A group of 9 us of had the pleasure of dining at this Glenview location this past Saturday night. We were pleasantly surprised to be seated within 3minutes of our reservation...to a private wine room no less! Usually the dining room could get quite loud, so this room was absolutely perfect for our group- the round table and the beautiful and quiet atmosphere was perfect for conversation. Our waitress (Rosie) was fantastic, attentive, and most of all, PATIENT. She was an angel that handled our needy group with ease and grace. All of the staff was professional and pleasant, which is wonderful to experience especially since I feel pleasant service staff is hard to find these days. The food...oh the food...we decided to do the supper club with our large group and I think I am still in a bit of food coma. We decided on to pay extra to enjoy the calamari, filet mignon, and the fish of the day (macadamia nut crusted halibut). The fish stole the show...absolutely outstanding, especially with that delicious lemon butter sauce. Their seasonal pumpkin pie is one of the best I've ever had and their carrot cake is to die for! The martini's were following throughout the evening...my favorite would have to be the refreshing Effen Spa martini...wow. Bottom line, you can't go wrong with anything you order and the ambiance is usually energetic and joyous in the dining room. You pay more than the average restaurant, but you pay for what you receive...you won't leave hungry or disappointed. Enjoy!
(5)Logan S.
Great food, an elegant, warm, enveloping dining space and highly professional, near-invisible servers make for a perfect dining experience. We were late and very wet (a vehicle breakdown in Chicago's monsoon season), but were treated with the utmost courtesy and kindness. (For that alone, I was most grateful.) Drinks (perfect) arrived quickly and the service throughout the meal was impeccable. I'll be going back.
(5)Karen K.
Went for a big birthday... it is really good! Go there!!!
(5)Valerie W.
Sometimes, you just want to go out, catch up on the latest with one of your girlfriends, and have a leisurely evening. This was my Friday night, and Wildfire did not disappoint. ($100 in gift certificates between the two of us helped.) So, first off, when I say leisurely, I mean it. We were there upwards of two hours, and not because the kitchen was overloaded or the service was bad. Our server (I regret she did not give us her name) was very nice, and we did not feel rushed to complete our meal. The ambience in the restaurant is typical old-style steakhouse, as are most Wildfire locations. I like feeling like Frank Sinatra could walk in. The food. We ordered a bottle of the Trivento Amado Sur Malbec, which was delicious. If you have 2 people and are planning on having more than one glass of wine each, go big and get a bottle. They are reasonably priced, and on Mondays, bottles are half price. Back to my leisurely evening... We ordered in courses, which gave us the time to catch up and gossip, while enjoying everything. I cannot stress enough that we did not once feel rushed, or like the management wanted our table back, which I have had at places in the past. Appetizer: lobster and artichoke dip with toast points While it was delicious, I couldn't taste the lobster or artichoke. It was heavy on other ingredients, mainly celery, bell pepper, and onion. I was disappointed, I would've ordered the mussels or scallop skewers instead. Salad: we split a small beet and goat cheese salad. Awesome. The beets were perfectly cooked and sweet, the goat cheese was creamy, and it was garnished with marcona almonds. The whole salad was not over-dressed. The vinegarette was light and refreshing. Soup: we both had the French onion. I am very picky about my French onion. This one is now in my top 5. Enough said. Entree: we both ordered the ribeye. I ordered mine medium rare plus, and it came out perfectly. It was a thick cut steak, seasoning was good. Side dishes: each entree comes with one, which rocks, when most of the other steakhouses in the area serve steaks ala carte. We had a baked potato and roasted veggies. Both were yummy, even though by this time I was pretty full. Dessert was two cappuccinos. The dessert tray looked great, but I was not going to be able to stuff my tummy any further. If you're looking for a less-expensive steak house option in the area, wildfire is the way to go. You definitely get the bang for your buck. Portions on everything are generous, and I can't stress enough how much I enjoy having a side dish come with my steak, especially since they are large enough to share. What could've easily been a $300 meal at another place came to $150 plus tip. Like I said, the $100 in gift certificates helped... But sometimes it's nice to get out for a nice meal.
(4)Kirsten V.
I find that Wildfire has a consistency issue. We do take out here quite often, and sometimes it's great. Sometimes not. Last week we got a French dip that was inedible. And an overcooked cheeseburger, which should be a sin from a steakhouse. I usually just stick to lunches here because I find their salads to be delicious. The last three times we've had steak, they were cooked perfectly, seasoned perfectly yet still bland and a bit tough. I was there on Saturday, December 14th and ordered the specially dried aged New York strip. Tough as usual. Bummer.
(3)Roseann M.
Hello. My name is Roseann and I am a vegetarian. And I am now a fan of Wildfire. No, I was not turned away from the True Faith of a Plant-Based Diet by the spectacle of massive cuts of meat and platters of fish being paraded past me while dining at Wildfire. I am not that easily dissuaded! But I, and 11 other members of my group, had a very good experience at Wildfire. Our hiking club chose to go to Wildfire in Glenview for reasons that are unclear to me. When I first heard of this choice, I thought, well, that's $25.00 for dinner I won't be spending. But I looked at the on-line menu and saw several dining options, even for vegetarians, so I went. Only two of the 12 diners had a vegetarian option. I had the Wildorf salad (the medium size) and another diner had the Goat Cheese and Beet Salad. Both were delicious. There was also a veggie burger option, but we didn't try that. Other members of our group had burgers, a steak sandwich, a rib eye, a chicken salad -- you name it. Twelve people ate, and I was too busy enjoying my McWilliams Shiraz to take careful note of what they had. Let me just say, it was a big variety, and everyone was happy. The only person who had a bad experience was the Broccoli Queen, who ordered only a baked potato and steamed broccoli for dinner, even though she is not a vegetarian. She said the broccoli came in a coating of oil, and was not cooked. She sent it back. The kitchen ended up having some sort of mix up, and her request for a second, better order of broccoli got lost somehow. The restaurant comped her baked potato. It was a Thursday night, but this place was totally slammed. If at all possible, you should try to get a reservation. Clearly, the staff is used to high volume. Our waitress was a blond woman, whose name I did not catch (blame the Shiraz again), but she was immensely efficient. She gained high favor in our book when, at the end of our meal, she asked if we wanted to have separate checks! We had planned to figure everything out from a single check, but we gladly accepted her offer. VERY appreciated! With the size of our group, the gratuity was included, and we had no problem with that - we were given excellent service I had a very good experience and would go again. And the carnivores would totally agree with me.
(4)Carrie R.
Have been going to Wildfire forever. Went today at lunch, aloof boarderline rude server. Ordered filet medium rare, came overcooked and tough. Seems food quality has really gone down. Meat was supposed to be 7 ounces, looked to be about 4. Food had no flavor at all, felt like Ponderosa.
(3)Neen J.
Seriously fabulous food and amazing service! As a gluten free geek it is sometimes difficult to find fabulous food when traveling however this place rocks! I was beyond excited to see pizza, hamburgers, desserts - oh so many choices for a GF person ... their GF menu was fantastic! We had the mozzarella and tomato pizza with a roasted beet and goats cheese salad (both GF & both delicious). My friend (who isn't GF) truly loved it too. Their wine list is brilliant, their service is outstanding. I was with a friend and we were enjoying catching up and they never interfered but were attentive and let us enjoy our night. A special shout out to our waiter Justin who really make the night even more enjoyable with his suggestions and attention.
(4)Sara L.
Came here on a Sunday night and boy oh boy was it packed! We were not sure if were would get a table, but lo and behold we were able to without waiting. The place is quite cozy and nice decor. I do admit their tables are large enough that we had room on our table. My big pet peeves is that tables for two are always soo damn small!! The service was great and the waitress was very attentive. FYI- the place can get really loud. Did what any person who is trying to eat healthy does- order the prime rib, mashed spuds and a cold beer.! The prime rib was delicious!!! Not too fatty, tender, cooked perfect and bloody...yes I love me a good rare steak! The spuds were the perfect texture and had chunks of red potatoes and buttery! We had the key lime pie for dessert..who can say no to dessert?!?!? Yummo...it is kinda tart, but the whip cream balances it out. Overall, good place to eat at! Just remember the portions are pretty big, so bring your appetite!
(4)Ann S.
Was looking forward to having a 15 person dinner at Wildfire Glenview this past Saturday, unfortunately, when I went in person to make the reservation, the event planner, Jillian (she is the only person that can book a reservation over 12 people) informed me that unless I book a private room which would cost a minimum of $1,700 dollars, she would be unable to make a reservation for our dinner. I was totally taken a back and couldn't believe a restaurant would be so willing (and she did nothing to make you feel like she cared about not getting your business...no empathy came from her in anyway) to walk away from what would probably be a $1000 dinner. I have been a Lettuce Entertain You member for over 10 years and have always liked and recommended their restaurants. Unfortunately, the bad attitude and lack of caring about their customer will keep me from ever going to this Wildfire restaurant again. Interestingly enough, the Wildfire Schaumburg, who did an awesome job with our group, found a way to accomodate us and their busy Saturday schedule without making me feel like my business was not important to them. I hope someone from Schaumburg shows the Glenview event contact how to work with customers.
(1)MG J.
A good place to go to for a drink at the bar! If I'm ever in the area again, I would go back and possibly eat there as well. Great, attentive service as well!
(4)Nicole B.
9 months pregnant, my husband and I were looking for a nice restaurant for dinner. We had been to Wildfire many times before. Our last visit was one of the best. I had the macadamia nut crusted halibut and it was delicious, he had the porterhouse and enjoyed every bite. Always a great dinner at this restaurant. Their buffalo filet is amazing as well.
(4)Natalie K.
While the food there was just okay, the service was horrendous! I had my girls only birthday dinner there and it took forever for our waitress to acknowledge our existence. My drink order was mixed up, not enough silverware on the table and it took FOREVER for our food to arrive.
(2)Dodge S.
Just an excellent venue for a business meeting! While everyone was mingling and talking to people near the registration table the Wildfire servers came by with delicious small slices of mozzarella, tomato, and basil pizza. Our group was located past the main bar, in the back of the restaurant, and we really enjoyed ourselves because of the location, the food and wine selection, and wonderful atmosphere. In our room we had round tables setup for seating and listening to the speaker's presentation. Other appetizers arrived such as fried calamari, and the namesake chopped salad (which I thought was a close second to the discontinued Outback chopped salad). For the main courses we were served family style: roasted herb chicken, cedar planked salmon, and juicy tenderloin tips dripping with bourbon. We had a big table and we all satisfied our craving for seconds, including side dishes like mashed potatoes, and asparagus. At this point some people tried polish off their third or fourth glass of red wine. Just in time for a dessert plate loaded with layered chocolate cake, and berry crumb (or is it called berry crisp?) with vanilla ice cream. Amazing service, and all of the food was the right temperature and served quickly to each table. If you look up you'll see the tastefully decorated room, complete with dark wood tones, heavy drapes, and seasonal garland embedded with lights and things that sparkle. I will be sure to return when I am not required to be here for business. Thanks Wildfire!
(4)Ania R.
I had a difficult time rating this place. It's really a hit or miss. For example, the blue cheese crusted filet is ahhhhmazing but every time I order the salmon its under cooked or seemingly raw. And almost every time I get my food for pick up, something is messed up. It's sooo frustrating. That shouldn't be happening especially not at an upscale restaurant. Ugh. I've gone to this location plenty but have found myself steering clear recently since I don't know how the food will ever turn out..
(3)Lenny G.
The food is great, especially the fish. The price is higher than I would expect, but then, the price of everything these days is higher than I would expect. The staff is very nice and attentive. They have separate rooms for large groups, which is pretty nice.
(4)Debra C.
Just visited for the second time on a business trip to Glenview area. And it was just as fabulous as the first time. Had the Surf and Turf the first visit and it was fantastic. This trip, we had started off with the hand baked pretzel and bison meatball appetizers.....both are delicious. I had the parmesan crusted Halibut special and it was just about the best piece of fish I've had in a while....the crust was just out of this world delicious. Service was excellent....we were chatting about business so was hard for our waitress to get our full attention...but she was very professional, respectful and unobtrusive and let us take our time without rushing us at all which was very appreciated. She sent two desserts over after our meal as a thank you to our table for being so nice....I thought that was a wonderful touch. The cheesecake and chocolate cake were both delicious. I'm totally looking forward to my third visit when we come back. I highly recommend.
(4)C S.
We went for lunch on Monday when the wine is half off. What an unexpected bonus. The Riesling wine was perfect. As with most dining experiences, my daughter's allergies and Vegetarian lifestyle present challenges, and the Wildfire rose to the occasion. Our server, Ben, was so concerned he brought out Anthony who is the expert in the ingredients in their dishes. The meal was exceptional. The service was exemplary, but what made Wildfire a real experience was their care and attention to detail. Their shrimp & crab soup was outstanding. The calamari appetizer had a crust that was light as a pie flake. It was accompanied by the most delicious ranch dip that was mind boggling. The main course was a fresh fish sandwich with handmade tarter sauce and a side of broccoli in a lemon vinaigrette sauce. Dessert was a mouthwatering baked chocolate cookie in a pan with ice cream and whipped cream. A real must. My daughter's food was just as delicious. She had the goat cheese marinara appetizer followed by a beautiful penne dish. Her dessert was a triple sampler which included a peanut butter concoction that was mouthwatering.
(5)Rich R.
I'm very familiar with wildfire in Oak Brook. Always ridiculously busy, lively to the extreme and trendy. Fun. In Glenview, possibly due to the early evening visit, skewed the more sedate, older crowd. This is also an older community in general. But it's really all about the food, ambiance and service, isn't it? In those arenas our visit was very good. The wine list is deep with a variety of price points. Our food was good, but somewhat forgettable. Service was impeccable. Value was fair to good overall. Would I make e special effort to return? No. But Lettuce Entertain You restaurants have a generic standard of quality and value that can be relied upon. For now, I'll stick with the Oak Brook Wildfire
(4)Northshore F.
I'm sure that most people are already familiar with how outstanding the Wildfire Restaurants are, so no need to write much. Has a great atmosphere. Perfect for a business lunch, meeting a friend for lunch or dinner, or a family dinner. Warm friendly service. Food is outstanding. The only downside is especially on a weekend evening, it gets packed busy, so you'll need to make sure you have a reservation. Great place.
(5)Isabelle L.
Well I admit I'm pretty much a regular at Wildfire but I do have a higher frequentation at the Lincolnshire location. Came to the Glenview location for a work lunch and the food was as I remembered it: excellent but the service was just way off and unfortunately quality of service can make or break a place. We were seated promptly upon arriving, got fresh corn bread and water immediately. The waiter did come almost right away to take our drink orders but things went downhill after that. Our waiter truly appeared overwhelmed and sweaty (a bit disgusting if you ask me) and took forever to come back to take our entrees orders. After we ate he again took for ever to come back to check for dessert, coffee.... Not to mention he was a big disappearing act in between the 3 interactions we had with him. In a nutshell, food was great with excellent mahi mahi, salmon, chicken. Everyone at the table was happy with the quality of their meal. Getting seated at 11:45 AM and leaving at 1:45 PM for a table of 4 due to poor service was way underwhelming not to say unacceptable. To be fair might have been just that specific waiter and not endemic to the location.
(3)Mia M.
From Los Angeles here folks, and this was our first time...we tried to call and book a reservation but they said it's all booked up after 6:30pm so we decided to go early without a reservation and got there around 5:30pm sharp and got sit down on a nice booth. Service was impeccable!!! 5 stars on that spot!! Ambiance was great!! Clean!! and super nice restaurant!! My hubby orders the Char Bone In Rib Eye and it was delish!!! I was going to order that but I said, I'll just order the prime rib roasted for 6 hours I think on a 16 oz w/c is $30.95 price tag on it! I don't eat much, thinking what's left my hubby will devour it lol ...so we had ordered some good wine first...then shrimp cocktail was good!! then bread...then roasted beet with goatcheese salad delish!! so here comes our meat........my hubby's meat came really just perfect!! mine was the worst one !!! it tasted like a RUBBER!! am more thinking it was roasted yesterday and left for days and serve to me!!! it was upsetting !! Oh believe me they have tried to accomodate me but it was just a bit tad too late...cuz, my husband are done eating and I just didn't wanna taste that meat again!! So that was my total experience here at this place! It wasn't great at all!! I just hope that their chef's knows what's he's doing!!!
(2)V. B.
Wow -- so underwhelming. 6 people, 3 ordered red meat, 3 didn't -- and guess which 3 were unhappy? Salads too salty, beet salad had almost no beets, cocktails were weak. Dressing on the steak salad was weird. Dirty water glasses. (Waiters also grabbed the glasses near the rim.) We dined early on a Sat. and the place was packed-- and the staff completely overwhelmed. Service was friendly but inattentive and slow. Then to cap it all off, the coat room is self service, but staff use the space as a pass through from the kitchen-- so our final memories of the evening were searching for our coats in a poorly lit room, mixing up our coats with someone else's, tripping over staff with trays of food. ... only the desserts were excellent. Will not return.
(1)April P.
Was here for an event in the back room, and all of the food was served family style. We had mushrooms for an appetizer, as well as salad and soup. Bread was mighty tasty. Nice touch, being served on a small wooden cutting board with steak nice, and soft butter. Food was excellent. I recall the salmon baked just rice and the pilaf pretty fluffy. Don't recall the other items, as there were many passed around, but these were my two favorites. Sauce on the salmon not too thick, and did not make the meaty salmon fillet soggy As an extra treat, we were sent off with chocolate chip cookies on our way out. staff is courteous and since the place is still fairly new, the place is very clean and kept
(5)Anne W.
I really do love Wildfire. I was skeptical at first.. thinking another chain restaurant. I love the chopped salad.. sneaky by making you think it's healthy because it's just salad.. but honestly really tasty. I like the wood roasted mussels and the lemon macadamian nut crusted fish was really good as well. Not much wrong with this place except their lemon chicken. That isn't so good. And free parking here. Just have to walk an extra 100 feet. Exercise and save money!
(4)Mai T.
mmMMMmm!! FIRST time here and it was for a wedding anniversary celebration. Let's say I was SATISFIED beyond belief. When talking to the party planner (wife), I found out that she had a lot to do still for her day in celebration. She had informed me that she was so stressed out still from everything and when she came to Wildfire, the staff that was assigned to her private room had offered to help with everything. How nice was that?!! We sat down and were served "family style" meals which was GREAT. The steak, asparagus, wild rice, salad, and lastly, CORN BREAD was off the chain! Let's just say we were able to ask for seconds, thirds, fourths, etc and I sure did not pass up on that offer! The steak was tender and made just right, the asparagus was not chewy, the wild rice had a great assortment all in the mix, the salad was tossed lightly with much flavor, and the corn bread had sweet corn in it. I sure did LOVE that CORN BREAD! The afternoon was so wonderful. The beautiful sunshine made this event such a joyous occasion and it was topped of with a great venue to have a nice family gathering.
(5)Henry F.
The crowds, the noise levels and the large family groups made this a "not return". Wife and I, downtown Wildfire fans, invited a friend to Glenview's Wildfire, didn't hate it but were not impressed there, nor able to converse with our guest due to all the noise from loud family groups of 8-16 at large tables. Think of Maggianos's for loud, shrieking women and kids at grandpa's expense and you'll get the idea. Seated in a 6-suitable booth, we three found our food OK but not terrific: wife and I split our usual Porterhouse, a little tough, and added another side while our guest had fish. We were all OK with our choices, but not impressed. We all skipped desserts and such as we were in a madhouse. We still couldn't speak to or hear one another. So, what's the point? I like LEYE restaurants a lot, but would not re-visit this one or recommend it to others unless they start discouraging their big, loud-mouthed groups.
(2)Kristin M.
Delicious! Everytime I've gone, I've been a happy camper. Everyone starts with their corn bread...its great. I've ordered the Cesar Planked salmon, Lemon Chicken (tender & juicy), Steak, Mashed Potatoes (yummy!) and Chopped Salad. All great! O and for dessert, make sure to order the triple layer chocolate cake. Very unhealthy, but it's amazing!! Reasonably priced. Make a visit! Make reservations if going on the weekend.
(4)Diablo L.
Awesome dinner , started out with the wildfire mussels , fried calamari , and ended with the 16oz prime rib ,everything was great , best prime rib I've had in a while...huge parking lot, no problem finding parking and they do have valet service.
(4)Jane K.
I've been here twice and for a steakhouse, their bbq chicken is better than their topped steak, that's sad. Oh and the salad is better than the steak too. However, the atmosphere is like any respectable steakhouse, a bit like how I imagine Titanic was designed.
(2)Scott R.
I've been here several times in the past few months; each time I've been surprised how good the food (read:steak) has been. Last week I had a top notch rib-eye, ordered rare, delivered rare; nice texture, great flavor, potato and creamed spinach sides were excellent. We also shared a very nice spinach salad (hold the radishes). The porterhouse was tasty too. Anyway, this is one of the LEYE restaurants with consistent quality. For dessert i eschewed the fancy but overly sweet sounding desserts; the applie pie with ice cream and a little carmel sauce was tasty, with nice quality crust. As to atmosphere, it is lacking; these large steak houses which now seem the rule are neither intimate nor quiet and this one has consistently been filled with noisy families including little kids. That is a drawback, but hard to avoid particularly in the 'burbs.
(4)Tamara K.
I LOVE that they have a gluten free menu, but there were some other things that brought down the overall experience. The hostess told us the wait would be an hour. We had planned on getting there a little earlier to beat the crowd, so we did not make a reservation. Some people people would have walked out at that point. But luckily it was more like 20 minutes. I got the gluten free menu and I asked the waitress about the gluten free bread they offer. She said it would be a bit of a wait for that. But seeing I rarely get bread these days, I was fine with that. When it came it had a rubbery texture like that of a corn muffin if you microwaved it. However, it was tasty. We had the goat cheese and field green salad which hit the spot. My man really loved his onion soup. He said it was the best he has ever had. I had the filet mignon and paid extra to get a baked potato. We got a side of broccoli and I swear there was dill in the herbed butter which was just weird in broccoli. His burger, he said was just OK. I enjoyed my flourless chocolate cake for dessert. He did not like his cheesecake at all, he said it had no flavor. To us, the service was not very attentive by the waitress or the bussers. Empty water glasses for long periods of time. Plates not cleared away when we were done. She didn't come by to ask if eveyrthing was OK. For the amount of money you spend here, we were hoping for a little more.
(3)renee k.
We always enjoy eating here. Our dinner favorites are the swordfish and the prime rib. The medium size prime rib is a very generous serving of tender beef (no bone). All entrees come with a side. Creamed spinach is delicious, as are the roasted vegetables. You can't go wrong with the fish sandwich at lunch or dinner. Service is almost always very good. The side rooms are a tad quieter and have better ventilation.
(4)Rob O.
food is good, but the service is terrible... In my opinion there are much better places to go and eat in the area where the food is of the same quality and the wait staff actually cares about you... also funny how the majority of the bad reviews, which all seem to complain about the same thing - good food but terrible service... are all filtered... hmmm
(2)Christine P.
This is probably my favorite restaurant. Ever. All of the food is fantastic and just makes me want to go to sleep happy. My favorite dinner are the Filet Medallion Trios, because I can pick 3 different crusts on my filets. A little bit of everything makes for no leftovers. For sides, my guy and I usually split one thing of Mashed Potatoes, and one thing of Creamed Spinach. Desserts are really hard to decide on. I really wish I could eat here more often. It just makes me happy. This is a great date restaurant, as it's easy to feel like everything's private. Phenomenal
(5)Lucy Z.
Wildfire has a great atmosphere, but does not have the food to match. My favorites on the menu are the Wildfire Chopped Salad and their mashed potatoes. Granted, I'm not a fan of steaks, so I've usually had other proteins when I go. They've also got some great sandwich choices. The food is just too boring for me, and I prefer their appetizers to their entres, to be quite honest. The baked brie and portobello mushroom are fantastic. The service is just okay. Our first few times there, the waiters were very enthusiastic, though not to the point of annoyance. Last time, our waiter seemed a little sleepy, though the busboys were so eager to get our plates off the table that they almost took away something my mother was still finishing. It wasn't particularly busy, either. It's a reliable fall back, but never my first choice.
(3)Andy J.
French onion soup was ok, the lamb chops were perfectly cooked and fantastic. However service was slow and the place was expensive.
(3)Shie Y.
The service was what I like about this restaurant. We celebrated my Uncle's b-day sometime ago and the experience was great. We were in a private room and away from the crowd. The servers were awesome and very attentive. The best to recommend would be their steaks, very tender and good portion. We also had shrimp & crab bisque, crispy fried calamari and oven roasted crab cakes. Fantastic flavors. Don't forget their desserts such as the apple pie and homemade key lime pie. The Lincolnshire, IL location have the same excellent servers, you will not feel intimidated either location.
(4)Scott H.
Had heard of this place for years before finally making it there one Sunday night with my wife. Beautiful space that evokes the art deco 20's and 30's. You can imagine a big band orchestra setting up in the sunken center dining room. We enjoyed the delectable bacon-wrapped scallops (worth a return visit in and of themselves), two wine flights (generous pours!) and the filet trio. The sub-petite filet trio cuts were much more generous than those I've had at Pete Miller's and were near-perfectly cooked to a medium-rare. No room for dessert this trip, but the tray was quite enticing. Service was stellar with career waitstaff who truly made us feel special. Can't wait to return!
(4)Katie Y.
I've been coming to this Wildfire for years now and can honestly say I enjoy it each and every time. Their Stormy night martini is probably my absolute favorite mixed drink. It's a specialty drink so I can only get it there. Which makes going there just that much nicer. They have a wide range of other drinks as well as a very complete wine list. Their steaks are just mouth watering. I highly recommend their fillet trio. It's three three ounce fillets cooked to order. This allows you to try multiple crusts, all of them are Delicious, with out stuffing yourself. My favorite crusts are the parm crust, mushroom crust and Bearnaise crust. As a side I always gets the BBQ dusted sweet potato. It's so good and a great accompaniment. The deserts are great too, one thing that sets this restaurant apart with their deserts is you can order a half order of any of them. So you can have something sweet with out over doing it. I recommend their peanut butter pie. The atmosphere is lively and I've never seen them not busy but the wait staff does a great job of looking after all the tables. I've been going their for years but the reason I felt compelled to write this review today was last night when my husband and I went their I experienced above and beyond just good customer service and wanted to praise their manager Jill. I am visually impaired this makes finding the bathroom in a bustling restaurant, especially when said bathroom is hidden away in a corner clear across the restaurant from where I'm sitting a challenge. I approached the hostess stand unsure of what the reaction would be and explained my problem. The hostess instantly got a manager, Jill, who gently took my arm and walked me to the bathroom then waited for me and escorted me back to my seat. All the while carrying on a friendly conversation with me about how my evening was going and what I'd ordered and so forth. After getting me back to my table she told my husband and I to please let her know if she could be of any further assistance. This is customer service at it's best. This is an all around great place. Katie
(4)Joel H.
This is your typical chain restaurant steak house, high prices and average food. It's what I refer to as a formula restaurant; food prepared from a well-defined script, without imagination. If cooking is an art, then this is paint by numbers. Mind you, the food isn't bad, just nothing special. For the most part, the wait staff seems friendly but uninspired. You get the sense that their main goal is to collect their tips, turn the table and move on to the next customer, all the while counting the minutes until they can punch out. In all fairness, I'm sure this doesn't apply to every server, but it's been my experience on more than one occasion - maybe I've just been unlucky. On the up side, Wildfire is well laid out and provides a pleasant dining atmosphere. It is large, but not overly noisy and unlike many steak houses, provides adequate space between the tables. It also offers free parking in a private lot. Bottom line, if you're a foodie, skip this place, you'll be sorely disappointed. If on the other hand, your idea of a great meal is to pound down a few drinks, chat with friends and eat whatever is put in front of you, this is your kind of place.
(3)Kristina K.
I expected the same atmosphere and service as the downtown location, but the Glenview location disappoints. The food is on par and the decorations are the same, but something is missing.
(3)Dee W.
I am still surprised how packed this place was on a Monday night! My in-laws treated me to a lovely birthday dinner here which we all thoroughly enjoyed. We started with calamari and chopped salad - the chopped salad was served to us individually and the leftovers were put in a bowl that was higher raised on the table. My only complaint is that the appetizers were served quickly but then, my server then came back after the appetizers to get our entree order. Then, we had to wait another good 20 minutes after that to get our entree. My husband's Parmesan crusted NY steak was pretty good. My mother-in-law raved about her garlic chicken, but I stuck to their Wildfire special which was a fillet wrapped in bacon crusted with horseradish - yum! Their sides were mediocre at best and I had the steamed broccoli which was really a huge stalk of broccoli steamed. They came by with a slice of their chocolate cake with a candle in it and we topped off our delicious dinner with their famous fudge sundae that had peanut butter chocolate covered pretzel sticks in it. Yum!
(4)Katie C.
If it were possible, I'd give them 3.5 stars. My mother decided to take me to Wildfire out in the burbs near her place, and I couldn't turn her down. I'd never been to the Glen location, nor had I been downtown, and I can't say no to the possibility of steak. I thought the ambiance was a bit contrived, but I think it works--it's a steakhouse, and I'm sure the Chicago location feels a bit more authentic, as it's not the burb (and therefore, less hip) version. The old-world dark wood and deep leather booths were cool and made you feel like you were doing something glamorous. All the food was great. Not fantabulous, but still great. My mother and I split the mixed house salad (hearts of palm were a great touch), and she had the macadamia crusted halibut with asparagus and broccoli, and I had the filet trio (I chose horseradish, mushroom, and blue cheese) with a side of redskin mash and roasted mushroom caps. Mmm, those mushrooms were perhaps the best thing about my meal. Whatever sauce they were marinated in, I wanted to spoon it out of the bowl after the mushrooms were gone. But yes, I am a lady, and therefore did not slurp. The filet was good--at least they served them medium rare, but I was expecting them to be slightly more melt-in-your-mouth, and it just wasn't quite. Still tasty, of course. The service was very attentive, and this is definitely a classy place where you are guaranteed to have a nice meal. However, for suburb steak choices, I still give Pete Miller's the edge over Wildfire.
(4)Valerie R.
I have been to both the River North and Glenview locations, and overall really enjoy the food. The bread is delicious, and although I am a vegetarian, there are enough great sides and appetizers I can put together as a meal. I do wish they had a vegetarian pasta or other entree though, maybe Eggplant, it would be nice to have the option. The last time I went I ate at the Glenview location. I was NOT a fan of the lay out, the tables are almost on top of each other, but our waitress was very friendly and helpful.
(3)Capaytano H.
Food is great, service is great always a good place for steak
(5)Tanja Z.
Their chopped salad is to die for...If i had to choose a meal I had to eat everyday for the rest of my life that would be it. Hands down the best chopped salad ever. Portillos salad has nothing on this one.
(5)carol m.
Excellent food, great ambience, unmatched service. The highlights of the menu are definately the chopped salad and their filet mignon. If you stop by during lunch, the steak sandwich is a great pick!
(5)Alan R.
My wife and I went to the one in River North on our first date and still love to go to Wildfire on special occasions. We now live two blocks from the Glenview location. Possibly better known for their ribs and steaks, WF also has great salads, chicken and fish as well. Its almost like a step back in time. Swing/rat pack music is played in the background. They have an excellent selection of drinks for people with all tastes. Over 40 kinds of mixed drinks are on the menu, they have wine and martini flights and even their own beer made from Goose Island. Everything I have had here is excellent. If you don't want to pay a lot and still get quality (WF is not cheap) the steak sandwich is amazing. Definitely do not miss the sweet potato with brown sugar, simply amazing!!!
(5)J. N.
This review is for take-out. We've had several different items off the take-out menu and everything is always great and it travels well. This is our new go to take-out spot. It's a sure thing.
(4)Jose T.
Great food, great wine, great experience. We had Lili-p's baptism reception here. The menu options for the party room were great, the price was right & everyone really enjoyed their dining experience. As it is very close to home, I can see myself becoming a regular here for dinner.
(4)Kath S.
Love it all! The key lime is soooooo good!
(5)Maria P.
Ok, I've been to this place maybe a dozen times and have never had good service. It never fails that the wait staff falls below short on delivery service. It's always way to loud and crowed. The soup is guaranteed to be cold when it finally arrives. I've had to send back the salmon on numerous occasions because it was not cooked all the way. I've had a few things on the menu and because my frieds like going there, I now choose to have their pizza since this is the only thing that I have found to be consistantly good. Desserts are good but so standard. To me, this is a typical hyped up restaurant and not my choice. I prefer to go someplace else.
(1)George H.
Used to like it, BUT...NOT anymore !!! Yes..acknowledged it IS Overpriced, but but went there anyway. But after last night...Never Again ! Waited a full 1/2 hr, for the chopped salad. Excuse Me !, But THAT is Absurd ! Food came in a reasonable amount of time, but then that over sized, way overpriced 'Desert Tray'. That took another 20 minutes or so, just to get to our table ! Finally the bill came...and because there were 6 of us, they automatically added a 20 % gratuity ! I (kinda') felt bad for our young server, but she both overwhelmed and didn't seem to really care HOW LONG it. I am So Done With Place. I will NEVER go back there again...Ever !
(1)Laura P.
My husband and I went here because we got a gift certificate from a friend. Depending on what you get here it can be quite pricey, but this is one of those places that you get what you pay for rather than just for the presentation and the name. For appetizers we had the baked goat cheese which was fabulous!! I highly recommend it, even if you *think* you don't like goat cheese. It is warm and smooth and the bread they serve with it could stand alone as an appetizer. I ordered the ribs & my husband got the porterhouse. Both were great and his steak was cooked exactly the way he wanted it. The only problem for me was that when the ribs came I was already so full from the goat cheese that I only ended up eating two ribs! I also ordered the au gratin potatoes on the side and they were the only part of the meal that was just ok. They were rather bland and would have been much better with a little bit of seasoning. For dessert (yes we still had dessert) we split a piece of the chocolate pie with oreo crust - also great! Overall we had a great time. Our waiter was very attentive (and funny!) and we enjoyed the old dinner club atmosphere. I'm sure we will be going back, but it will have to be a special occasion for me to shell out that kind of dough from my own pocket.
(4)Lauren D.
For some reason Lettuce restaurants rock. Wildfire is no exception. This particular Wildfire is so fantastic for a few reasons: 1 - come in whatever you want, seriously. People dress way up here or they dress way down. Doesn't matter! 2 - fooooooood. seriously, the servers here never ask how your food is because it is excellent. always. always excellent. famous for their encrusted steaks. 3 - the chocolate peanut butter pie dessert. 4 - the atmosphere is 1920s-esque; fun for parties, for for a cozy romantic date. 5 - servers/managers here will go out of their way to make sure you enjoy your experience 6 - bread. better than cheesecake's!!! I'd DEFINITELY recommend reservations. Waits can be up to 1.5 hours at 5:30pm.
(5)Eric M.
I've eaten here more times than I can count, and like the downtown location, it is a nice modern interpretation of a late '30s era club and restaurant. The food is all very good and filling, the steakhouse equivalent to Lettuce Entertain You's other major establishment, Maggianos. A fine selection of dead cow, chicken, pork, and various fish offerings is on the menu, along with a great selection of salads (chopped salad is my favorite, goat cheese salad a close second) and starters. The double stuffed potato side is not to be missed, nor is the sweet potato, both worth the extra few bucks. If you still have room for dessert, the chocolate cake or cookie are both great. Besides the food, the wine selection is very good, but be sure to order a cocktail to start since they make good, classic drinks here. There aren't many places that really make a Manhattan, Old Fashioned, Salzerac, or Sidecar correctly...Wildfire knows how to do those drinks justice though!
(5)Kathleen C.
Remember that it is a steakhouse, and order accordingly, and you'll do just fine. Hubby got the bleu cheese encrusted filet...his plate was licked clean and he asked if we could get Wildfire again tomorrow. I had the mahi-mahi. It was ok but a bit bland, arousing serious beef envy which resulted in me eating more of hubby's meal than my own. Service was fine. We sat outdoors to minimize the "Early Bird Special" vibe we got indoors, considering the average age of the other patrons was about 72 (at 4pm though, what did I expect?). I'd happily go back. And get a dessert with chocolate in it so the hubby doesn't tell me I failed again (although in my defense, the door county cherry pie was quite yummy).
(4)iddells E.
I'm sorry, but I don't like Wildfire at all....the Glenview location, the Schaumburg location, whatever location! The food is average, nothing wows me. I've been to Wildfire twice and was not impressed. I had to go here because of family. My second time is definitely my last time....unless someone else pays.
(2)Brandon W.
This Wildfire location is just as good as the downtown Chicago location. I went here around 6pm during the week, and it already had a pretty decent crowd starting to gather. The food was great, but I have already raved about the quality of their food.. The service was very attentive as well. This is a great place to go for a nice date night, or maybe even a business meeting. The atmosphere is just so relaxed but professional at the same time - if that makes sense! If your in the burbs, and looking for a decent steak - head on in!
(4)Steven D.
I've been to Wildfire before, and it's done well in the past. Recently I went for a very special occasion (which is why I didn't say anything about the food at the time, it would have been inappropriate to the other guests), and I ordered the NY Strip Medium Rare. The steak they gave me was undoubtedly the most disgraceful piece of meat I've ever been served at a restaurant claiming to be a steakhouse. I understand we all have bad nights, but the Chef in charge of cooking what I'm sure was a beautifully aged steak destroyed everything about it (I honestly think they may have baked it at one point. I have no clue how they could have made it as dry as it was). Regardless, grey all the way through with the consistency of a tire iron is shameful. For $30+ people deserve better.
(1)Rafi A.
I have been to several Wildfire restaurants and all, including the one in Glenview, consistently deliver on service, food quality and price. I'm a big fan of their swordfish steak. The seasoning and dressing make it tasty, but not too heavy. The mashed potatoes are sinfully good, as are the side dishes. The ambiance is festive, lively and inviting. These folks have the formula down for a great dining experience.
(5)Vick C.
I guess their service and their food is getting downhill now..I suggest they must stop serving those bread to the customer, it is as harder as than a rock! It's so hard to put it in mouth..make sure you have a good teeth before you eat that! Their food tasted was so horrifying, service was bad because our waitress never pay attention of what we need, keep asking the same question over and over again! I rather just go T.G.I. friday...at least they are cheaper and their food is eatable..
(1)Rachel R.
Came here for special dinner and the food was absolutely fantastic. Started out with a tasty (and strong) cocktail with cucumber and mint. I could have kept ordering them all night they were that good...but that didn't seem wise. The pretzel with the beer, cheese and mustard sauces was out of this world good. I'd go back just for that. My boyfriend order the filet trio and was in heaven. Each was perfectly medium rare, and the different crusts each added great flavor to the already wonderful meat. I ordered the beef wellington filet, and while it was very tasty, it definitely was more medium not medium rare. The flaky crust surrounding it was a great addition to the meat, but I was very disappointed that it wasn't cooked how I had asked. Maybe it's because it's cooked inside the crust it's harder to achieve the medium rare level. Still, it tasted very good. Also, the au gratin potatoes were amazing, and really should not be missed. The service was exemplary, and our waiter was very attentive and thoughtfully answered all of our questions. The main dining room was pretty loud, but we got used to it the longer we sat at our table. If you're like us and normally spend $50-60 on dinner for two, Wild Fire can seem a bit costly as it was about twice that, but that's why it a was special night out for us. All of the food and drinks we enjoyed were top notch, and they only miss a perfect score because my steak wasn't cooked as I had ordered it. I would like to go back and try sitting in their bar area, and next time I'll order the trio.
(4)Luke S.
The food was very good. I split a stuffed burger and a chopped salad and they were both delicious. The calamari was also tasty and came with two dipping sauces. I would probably lean towards 3.5 stars, because my water glass was empty for much of the meal, although the server was excellent. I'd like to come back and try more. I've eaten others leftovers in the past and they've always been great.
(4)Doug S.
Wildfire in the Glenview has truly slipped in their quality. When I was originally introduced to the Wildfire in was the Lincolnshire location, I was a raving fan. Since I am closer to the one in Glenview, I frequent there. Intially it was awesome, in the past few years they have slipped tremendously. I normally order the 16oz New York Strip steak and they brought over a 8 oz (which their was a lot of grissle and it was very tough and I had ordered it medium rare), I complained about it being rather small and the waitress said it was a 16 oz. Prior to that I always order their garbage salad with everything in it, except nothing was in it they had cut in the portions and the ingredients. My Grey Goose Martini was about a 1" away from the top, in the past they had always filled it up to the top. I called several times to complain about it and they said a manager would call me back, in which he never did. Finally after calling several times I was able to talk to one. He was quite rude, asked me what I wanted and he could issue me a $50 credit. I told him to keep his $50 credit I wasn't asking for anything free. I was just very dissapointed. I go to the one in Lincolnshire and I am still a raving fan there!
(1)Bridg G.
Eaten here many times and they are consistently delicious. We have always enjoyed our meals here so we booked a private party for our daughter's baptism and it was just wonderful. The room was nice, the waitress was outstanding and the food was so delicious and really reasonably priced. Everyone at the party really enjoyed the food and the atmosphere. Almost had a bad experience one time, they forgot to cook my fish! It was a white fish with crust on top and they forgot to cook the fish and just broiled the top. This could have been a disaster but you would not believe how apologetic they were. There is nothing worse than when a restaurant screws up your meal than acts like you are a jerk for complaining. Our waitress was mortified! I was pregnant at the time and so was she, I could tell that she was genuinely upset about this. She brought me a new dinner and told us she talked to the manager and our entire bill was comped for both of us. THAT is how you turn it around! It was an honest mistake and they more than made up for it.
(4)Ann H.
"For those of you who haven't been here before," the waitress explained, "Wildfire is styled after a 1940's steakhouse." Why? The theme seemed silly. Then it dawned on us that we were the only people under 65 in the restaurant. Maybe that's why. Regardless, I liked the dark interior and the unusual bathroom sink. We didn't have reservations. We arrived at about 4:30. We were seated promptly and attended to quickly. We had: stuffed portabella mushroom appetizer macadamia nut-crusted halibut (melts in your mouth) pork loin on a bed of whipped sweet potatoes angus burger half chicken-half rib barbecue combo (not vinegary enough for me, but still good) "Snickers" ice cream sandwich Door County cherry pie (almond extract in the pastry crust is very good) triple layer (or maybe quadruple) chocolate cake I didn't pay for the meal, so it's hard to complain--especially because most everything was so tender and tasty. I was kind of irritated though that my doggie bag didn't contain baby back leftovers and that my first soda was flat. I'd give five stars if they had organic food.
(4)Emily L.
I love sitting out here in the summer! their coconut shrimp is the best!
(4)jessica d.
A Glenview 4 or 5, but an SF or NYC 2. They doused everything in terriyaki sauce - the steak, the salmon, the chicken and the mushrooms. When I left, they tried to douse me in it! The service was nice, though and it had a nice woody, dark ambiance. So maybe an extra half star for that.
(2)georgia r.
Just another rip off chain restaurant from lettuce entertain you. This company has many restaurants all so so but way over priced. We booked a party here and the staff tried to seat us in the main dinning room. We had requested several times that we wanted the side room. Finally we got seated and we were told we were lucky to have the side area even though the restaurant was empty. When our meal arrived cold tasteless prime rib sliced paper thin. I couldn't believe it. Some of us did not get our meals on time. When we asked for cream we were given very little and had to keep asking for it. In short overpriced and tasteless.
(1)Colt E.
This was my first time going to a Wildfire, and I had mediocre expectations. But wow, we thought everything we had was delicious! From the salmon to the tenderloin, and the roasted vegetables to the red mashed potatoes, everything was incredibly good. We couldn't stop eating the food and then they brought out the ice cream sandwich dessert, which was also delectable. I'm sure we gained 5lbs a person, and I know that the mashed potatoes were probably only good because they were half butter, but we were truly pleasantly surprised. If my diet and wallet could ever afford this again, I'll be back! (Note: this was a pretty good experience for a party of 30 in a banquet room with a set menu).
(4)Kristen W.
I was not overly thrilled with Wildfire. The decor and ambiance are very good, but the food was just slightly above average. The shrimp cocktail appetizer was nice, though the shrimp were definitely on the wimpy side. Nice presentation. I ordered the scallops (they were so small!) and a side of wild rice. The rice had a flavor that took me back to my Catholic grade school's cafeteria. (It took me a while to place it though!) My date's steak, a bone-in strip steak was rather disappointing and small. To me, it had a gamey taste, I did not like it. Perhaps we should have gone for a crusted steak for better flavor. His french fries were fine. The desserts looked huge- too huge so we passed. The wine list seemed okay, but we had beer. Prices though, were surprisingly good, so perhaps I should not complain about the food! I'd go back again for a burger or sandwich, as those prices are dirt cheap and the ambiance is worth it. I have to say, it's so nice to DRIVE to a restaurant, find easy parking, and walk in. No downtown hassle!
(3)Carrie S.
Thanks to my foodie friend, my fiance and I visited here for the first time. I couldn't pass up an invitation for an afternoon of food, friends, and conversation. When I got there, the dark, rich wooden decor set the tone for the restaurant-old school steakhouse. Since the party was big enough, we were seated in the wine room. It's a small room that seats twelve in a knights of a roundtable setup. Our hostess selected the club menu which serves the meal family style with a couple choices of appetizers, entrees, and sides. For appetizers, we had spinach and artichoke fondue and chopped salad. Both apps were excellent. The spinach and artichoke remained warm with little burners and the crostini was light and crusty. The chopped salad was incredible and I definitely wanted more of it. For entrees, we had roasted chicken and beef tenderloin. I only had the chicken which was perfectly moist and delicious. The beef looked delicious. For sides, we had broccoli and mashed potatoes. The mashed potatoes were tasty. However, the broccoli's where they lost stars because it was horrible undercooked. One of the lunchgoers commented on being surprised by using a steak knife for broccoli. Our service was pretty even and attentive since we were a guaranteed good tip with our party size. She lost the review a star by not calculating the bill out correctly twice. It made her seem shady instead of attentive. Overall, it was a wonderful lunch and gave me a good taste of what Wildfire is all about.
(3)Nina Q.
I got contacted by the restaurant manager who wanted my phone number so we could discuss what happened. I'm thinking maybe I'm going to get some sort of restitution to encourage me to patronize this restaurant again. So I gave him my contact info and I never heard from him! Did I say BOO yet? Well BOO some more!
(1)Happy M.
This place is always busy and the food is always great... The service was wonderful and our waitress was very attentive and did not rush us.. Our family had a great time all 10 people ..Great place for a nice size salad for lunch, or fish, seafood and stake for dinner with great wine list. I will be back with my work people very soon...
(4)Erin K.
I like Wildfire. A lot. Their bread is delicious, and always puts me in a good mood for the rest of my meal. I don't even know what the dark one is, but it has raisins in it, so I love it. I usually order the goat cheese appetizer. I'm a sucker for goat cheese, and the somewhat-but-not-too-sweet marinara sauce it's surrounded by is the perfect partner. Mmmmmm. I've never really had an issue with my entree, probably because I stick with my two main staples: Prime rib and the garlic chicken. The prime rib is solid, juicy, well-cooked, and flavorful. The garlic chicken, though, is even better. It tastes like the caramelized onions and garlic that it was cooked in. Oh man. So good. The garlic mashed potatoes aren't anything to sneeze at, either. The thing that I'm convinced keeps bringing me back is the key lime pie. Even if I am completely, explodably full, I still order it to split with a bunch of people. It's the perfect balance of tangy and sweet. This is what I end my meal remembering so I never fail to leave in a happy mood. Granted, it's overpriced. It's a Lettuce Entertain You restaurant. They always are too expensive. If you go in there looking for a bargain, you're stupid. This review is exactly the same as my review for the downtown location except for the following comments. I like this location better. It looks wayyyy cooler, parking is better, and it's less crowded. Service is generally good, and if you're seated in a booth, you're in prime location for people-watching (yayy dinner and a show!).
(4)Laoise O.
I was there with a party of 6 celebrating my cousins last night in glenview before he returned to Ireland. We were in the mood for nice food and drinks, my cousin didn't have a passport on him and after showing his Irish drivers license was refused service. To his dismay, he wanted to talk to the manager and try to let him know how upset he was, not expecting much of a response besides a "were so sorry" well after 5 minutes the manager came over and told us he was refusing service to the whole table because my cousin said he was an idiot. I work in the restaurant industry and I always go into any situation thinking the customer is right, and was appalled that the manager had such a huge ego that the term "idiot" would have him refuse service to a table of 6. My cousin swears up and down he didn't call him an idiot, but even if he did, the restaurant lost out on a big spending table, and a hell of a lot of word of mouth to facebook, yelp, the glen posting group... Hope it was worth it, I certainly won't be back and won't go to any other wildfires!
(1)Jacob J.
One of my favorites when wanting an awesome steak experience. On one trip out there, it was an even better experience since I was dining with the company, so it was all comp'd. Wildfire dining is a truly wonderful taste experience. I love their filets. Especially the Bone-in, Black peppercorn and blue cheese crusted. Great fuckin burgers. Side dishes are always satisfying. Desserts.. you must have them bring out the dessert platter and try to order a few for all to share. One occasion they had something like fried layered snickers, the big cookie pan sundae(cookie made fresh in its own pan served with a dollop of ice cream and chocolate sauce), my tummy is trembling thinking of it all. Its not terribly expensive, very much worth the money. Many would use Wildfire to impress dates, I like to go with groups. Enjoying good food in groups, sharing dishes, and the bill, is fun and affordable. Check out the website, if you look at the downtown location, they have a menu online with pricing.
(5)janice l.
Boyfriend and I went here for dinner the other night. We both ended up with steak dishes, I ordered the New York Strip and he the Filet Mignon. I ate the entire thing, yum! It was done just right, and my side dish of mashed potatoes were amazing. My BF always orders his steaks "blue", which is basically throwing a piece of dead cow onto a plate and serving it cold. Absolutely disgusting in my book, but he likes it. He said the steak was good, but actually overcooked!! Who knows... Overall a good experience. The waiter was nice, but never did ask about dessert. He just brought over the check. Oh well~
(4)Jamie C.
I have not one single complaint regarding our visit. Our waiter was helpful and courteous, the price was reasonable, and the food was delicious! The waiter helped me pick out a wine and it was very good. We had 4-cheese portobello mushrooms for an appetizer. I ordered the lamb porterhouse chops and OH MY GOODNESS I have never had lamb cooked so perfectly. Normally places will let it get burned and crunchy on the edges, but this lamb was amazing. My husband's steak was also done perfectly. We ordered the banana coconut pie for dessert. Even though we were completely stuffed, we finished the whole thing because it was that good.
(5)Jessica K.
Definately disappointed.. The Wildfire in downtown Chicago is muchh better. I had the petite filet mignon and my boyfriend had the porterhouse..both steaks had absolutely no flavor and were not cooked as requested.. the porterhouse was actually burnt and he had asked for medium well. In addition, the waitress was definately not the best.. not even close. She never came around to check up on us and no one ever cleared our table. There were plates all over. I wouldnt recommened this location.. if i was to go back itd be worth going to the downtown location.
(2)Grace Z.
Wildfire is a nice place to go for a night out. Pleasant atmosphere and bustling. Some of the food is good and some is ok. The last time I went, I got a steak-ish item (I don't remember exactly which one). It was sort of chewy and just a disappointment overall. One item that I really like on their menu, is their chopped salad. It's just a salad, but is surprisingly tasty! I receive Lettuce Entertain You gift cards from time to time and you can use them here which is nice because you don't have to go to the city where most of the LEYE restaurants are.
(3)Michelle G.
We decided to celebrate my birthday at wildfire since it was known for its good service. Our server Rene did a great job of making sure we'd never return. Not only was she unattentive but she was rude and standoffish. She never Once checked on our table or refilled our wine glasses. How she got a job here is beyond me.
(1)Christie Katelyn S.
I love Wild Fire! I had the lemon chicken & it was superb! The atmosphere is great & you have a view of the kitchen, including the wood burning stove. The staff is very polite & helpful. It is a bit pricey, but overall a wonderful restaurant.
(4)Zahra A.
Decent wine selection and mediocre waiters sum up this generic steakhouse. The menu lacks originality and the food did not wow me at all. The decor and interior was well lit and romantic, serving as a relatively nice first-date if your desire is to spend money on mediocre dishes. The scallops were slightly rubbery and the potatoes lacked flavor. The dessert was my favorite part of the night although I felt as if I had tasted the chocolate cake elsewhere...Oh yes, at Chillis.
(2)kathleen m.
2.5 -3 stars We went to Wildfire's Glenview location last night for a quick dinner since we were in the area. Thankfully we called ahead and made a reservation -- the wait was over an hour on a Tuesday night. The service was decent but nothing outstanding considering the crowd. The food was good as always. We both stick with the crusted filet medallions (me: blue cheese and mushroom; husband: blue cheese) as they are a reliable bet. My husband commented that he has never seen so many walkers in one place -- there were at least three in our section. A different crowd, but that's to be expected in Glenview.
(3)Amy D.
This place is by far my favorite place to go out to eat. I have yet to have a bad experience, and I have visited this wildfire over a dozen times. My boyfriend and I went there on a Saturday night, and our waitress was fantastic! I ordered the skeert steak, and although it was too pink for me ( IM really picky about my red meat), the waitress took it back and recooked it for me and 10 mins later the manager came and asked me how everything was... all and all great food and great customer service... The chocolate martini also really hit the spot :)
(5)kb j.
We've been to this Lettuce Entertain Outpost many times. We've also been to its siblings in Lincolnshire and Chicago many times as well. This establishment provides good quality (though not a Wow!) comfort food in a pleasant environment through efficient service and provides value. We went recently. Our reservations were honored upon arrival. A two page wine list. Wines by the glass are offered, but the selections are not anything to get excited about. Bread is brought to the table right away. Our server appeared moments afterwards to take our order. The salads are huge (easily shared). We opted for the fried calamari appetizer (but, it may be the last time we order it as it didn't have any taste). However, the burgers were top notch with a good amount of grease that was nicely soaked up by the bun. Over the years we've tried most of the items on the menu at one time or another and have had very good experiences with them (the skirt steak is especially memorable). The calamari and burgers were more than enough for us and we (with some reluctance) skipped desert.
(4)Ann Y.
I went here last night with my family to celebrate my recent promotion. The problems started when I walked in the door. I had called and made a reservation for 6:45 P.M. I thought it was strange that I had not received a call confirming, but I figured what the hell. We got there and they did not have a reservation for me. When I talked to the hostess she was really rude and said "We aren't busy so no reason to get upset we will seat you". When we were seated, there were only two sets of silverware, and it took forever for our waiter to arrive. Our waiter mumbled and was really, really hard to understand. When we asked him what came with the steaks he read off a list of items including the double baked potato. He never said that was an extra cost. Also, I asked for lime in my diet coke which I did not receive until I get my refill which I had to ask for. My mom asked for sweetener for her iced tea and it took forever. We never were offered refills on our coffee and my banana cream pie was warm (gross). When we got the bill we were charged an additional amount for the double baked potato. We told the waiter and he claimed that he said for an upgrade we could get this. Not one person in our party of 4 heard him. I asked for the manager and the waiter came back and said that the manager was too busy to come to our table (why were there that many disgruntled folks). Again unacceptable. I demanded that the manager come and he finally did. They are supposedly sending us a gift certificate...we shall see how that goes. The only reason they are getting 2 stars instead of one was that there chopped salad was wonderful. I would get it for carry out, but for a $200.00 dinner for 4 there are so many better steak places I would rather go. ****Update- It has been several weeks and we were promised that we would get something mailed. My dad has called several times and we have gotten no where. They obviously don't care if they loose customers or not. I would give them ZERO stars for there bad attitude***
(1)Maria W.
Excellent encrusted filet mignon - so good and perfectly cooked! The chicken sandwich on pretzel roll is good, albeit a bit oily. The twice baked potato - yums! The scene was bustle-y but not crowded.
(4)constantine a.
Best Restaurant in Glenview. Always consistent and food is affordable. The Chicken and Rib Plate is excellent.
(4)Amy L.
We had my sister's rehearsal dinner here and it was quite good. I was pleasantly surprised because I wasn't very impressed the last time I went here for dinner. The crab cakes were so moist and tasty. The Seared Bacon Scallops were top notch. The prime rib was a bit dry but overall decent. Chocolate cake was too sweet but very moist (still nothing compared to Portillo's Chocolate Cake though). Key Lime Pie was more on the creamy end but tasted better than the Chocolate Cake.
(3)Pat P.
Mother's Day dinner can be a disaster in a lot of restaurants, but ours here was great. We had a fabulous waitress, lots of patience w the babies with us, great honest recommendations, and wonderful attentive service. Calamari was exceptional, really tender, very lightly battered for frying. Our steaks were perfectly cooked as we ordered them (crusted tenderloin trio is a favorite) and all the sides were tasty. No matter what we order here, and we've gone so many times, it is consistently excellent.
(5)Bob A.
My wife and I went to Wildfire for NYE. Overall, I was very disappointed. I ordered the fillet, and it wasn't cooked the way I ordered, so I had to send it back. The rest of the meal was subpar as well. It may have been that the staff was overloaded due to the holiday...but I must say that my overall experience was just not what I expected.
(3)Mariana P.
Had a great experience here. I was out with certain members of my boyfriends family who do not fall on my favorite people list, so the first thing I did was order myself a drink. The key lime pie martini was great, and definitely strong. I had a great macadamia covered fish entree and the apple skillet for desert. All were great. My one beef was that the waitress took way to long to get our drinks out to us, but the service after that was fine. Thankfully our food came quickly so I could start eating and avoid talking to obnoxious relatives.
(4)Mrs. E.
I feel like Wildfire in general is a solid place to eat - reliable food, fairly decent prices, consistent service. Is the food the best in the world? No, but it's pretty good. Is the service the best? No, but it's pretty good. Prices? Could be a little more affordable given that the quality isn't quite up the par with some other restaurants? Yes, but again, it's all pretty good. Overall it's fine but it's definitely not a destination for a really, amazing piece of steak.
(3)meredith t.
Consistently amazing filet mignon, although I would probably avoid the toppings and go with the steak alone. Friends have also noted good prime rib and beef ribs. Love the potatoes au gratin and broccoli, too. Careful with the portion sizes - a normal size meal is enough for more than one for many people, with no room for dessert!
(4)Brian C.
I don't remember not liking this place, but I can't say much for my most recent experience. I had a rib-eye and it had absolutely no flavor. The fries were simply atrocious. How hard is it for a restaurant to make good fries, honestly? The wine list was very unoriginal, dare I say with a real corporate feel, with mostly California selections. (Let me just say that there is a bigger world of wine than just California and some token selections from France, Italy, Chile, and Australia.) I had the cheaper pinot noir (from France), which was innocuous enough. The dessert was okay, not spectacular. Look, if dinner for two is going to cost $90 after tax and tip, it better be good. They better make an effort with the wine list, and they better make fries that knock my socks off. If they can't beat fast food fries, they shouldn't make them at all. The value just isn't at this place. I have had plenty of good meals at Lettuce Entertain You restaurants, but I can't endorse this one. Whatever you want on that menu, there is another place out there that makes it better, and at a cheaper price.
(2)M Y.
Amazing food, always great, never had bad service. Been going for years now, started at the Lincolnshire location and staying at the Glenview location.
(5)MK M.
Just ok. I had the salmon and wasn't too impressed. Its over priced
(3)Brendan M.
always a decent, consistent meal. blue-cheese filet, asparagus, grilled sweet potato....heavenly. Don't be afraid to send stuff back if it is not cooked to your liking....they don't mind!
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