I was shopping with a friend and we were going to eat later in the day, but when we walked by the smell hooked us and we had to go in. It was not crowded at all for a Sunday so we were seated right away. The atmosphere is very warm and inviting. Kind of like an old supper club. I didn't want to get loaded so I had a lemonaid. It tasted like dish water? I told the waiter and he brought me another one. He should have tasted it first. Your suppose to cut the lemon in half before you pour water over it. The bread is quite delicious, with the whipped butter. As far as giving you to much food. I think they didn't get the memo. I had the special, roast beef with horseradish that was the best that I have ever had. But it looked like a finger sandwich. I know I was with a queen but this wasn't high tea. And the beef was in little chunks that hardly lifted the bun. They tried filling up the plate with a huge quarter pickle and a bowl of potato salad. I know americans are used to a wheel barrel pulling up to the table, but for 13 bucks I got ripped off. My friend had the breaded chicken sandwich and it was burnt on one side. He liked the coleslaw though. I have been here quite a few times before and have had only one other bad experience. I think that it is over priced for what you get. But they have a captive audience with lots of cash, so anything I say won't matter one bit. Thanks for stopping by. Pay your bill and get out!
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Susan M.
i've eaten inside twice and have ordered salads to go a few times. it's pretty good food, but definitely expensive. the first time i went with a friend from work. i had ordered some soup and an appetizer. the waitress completely forgot about the appetizer and never ordered it for me. as i was on dinner break, i didn't wait. i went with the bf once and i had the filet medallions oscar. i forget what he had. the food was pretty good, but the portions were small for how much it was. the bread there is really good. i also had the martini flight, which was very cute and a nice way to sample a few drinks. not a terrible place except for the wait that happens sometimes and the price.
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i t.
I always enjoy my meal here. I come here for the best turkey burger (I believe) served by a restaurant, and the fish sandwich. The choc chip cookie sundae is delicious too (and I am not typically a fan of cookie sundaes...). The greek salad is also very good ... and of course the onion bread. Service varies, but I have never had "bad" service. Just be sure to stop by at an unconventional time (I will not wait 60 - 120 minutes for any meal.....unless I'm preparing it myself).
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Apolinaras S.
Two times I go there with my wife, both times waitresses think they are doing us a favor serving us. Steak is just OK. We still can't get over the service! Maybe GM needs to go to the downtown Chicago location and learn a thing or two how to hire the right staff that provides the right level of service.
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Carey V.
Love, love, love Wildfire and have been there many times. Service is always excellent and non-intrusive. Food is the best. We always get the Wildfire chopped salad, prime rib with redskin mashed potatoes, and try various things for dessert. Their wine filghts are fun, well-priced, and generously portioned. Love the art deco decor in the restaurant. Will be back again and again.
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Patty V.
We went here last night for "date night". We would have preferred an later seating,but I did wait until Thursday to make a reservation, so partially my fault The service was outstanding and the food was equally good,we never wanted for a refill or a replacement of silverware. We started with an appetizer of crab cakes. They were very good, mustard dipping sauce well prepared. We each had a soup-I had a shrimp and crab bisque,and hubby had French onion soup. He said my soup was better than his, the FOS was a bit too sweet and salty for his liking. The bisque was very rich and delicious,with some hints of coconut milk-yummy! The bread that comes at the start of your meal is fresh, hot and addictive-I wanted to eat more,but I hadn't eaten all day,so that didn't help. I really wanted to try the martini flight, but again, the not eating all day thing . It would not have been the wisest thing I have ever done. I thought about a progressive wine flight-Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Cabernet Sauvignon,but decided that might prove to be too much as well. I settled on a really nice Sauvignon Blanc(from Marlborough region!!) It was a nice complement to all the dishes I had. I had the Macadamia crusted Halibut with roasted asparagus and a side of smashed redskin potatoes. It was perfectly crusted and prepared,my only problem was not having enough room to finish it all. Tim had the Filet medallions trio Parmesan, Blue cheese and Bearnaise crusts with a side of Au Gratin potatoes. He was very happy with his meal as well. He usually won't order steak in a restaurant, he likes mine much better, but he said this was as good as I make( I think it may have been better,I don't get so fancy!!) Well, of course, our server came with the nasty tray of delicious looking desserts. Thankfully, Wildfire does have half orders of most of their desserts. We split a half order of the Apple Pie Ala Mode and it was a perfect capper to a really great meal! We will most certainly go back and maybe just order a few apps and a salad-the apps looked so good, it was difficult to choose. Very large portions, you will go home with a doggy bag or a very painful tummy( I had both!) Very crowded on a weekend,so plan ahead to get the time you want or be prepared to wait! Located next to Neiman Muscus in Oak Brook Center, right across from Cheesecake Factory.$4.00 valet or you park yourself in the mall lot.
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Kellie k.
We went there on a Saturday night. I highly reccomend making reservations. The beef wellington is fantastic. THe meat is so tender that you can cut it with a fork. Sooo good. I loved the cream spinach and the bread. We will be going back again
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It's The F.
Its a cool spot for the West Sububs but not really a great everyday/rave and be excited about joint. I mean I had their Lobster Bisque and it was buttery as hell I could seriously feel my hips expand atleast 3 cm around as I slurped the first spoon full.....HOWEVER the drinks were awesome........Manhattan anyone?
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Kasia R.
After hearing rave reviews from my co-workers who had their Christmas party at Wildfire 3 years ago, although not at the location, I decided to finally try it out. We went during lunch hour on a Friday and we were dressed in casual clothing.. so upon entering the restaurant we felt or at least I did a little under dressed for an early Friday afternoon. The place is kinda cozy but kind of dark too... I hated our booth location .. right across from a table full of business people.. they were close enough that we could practically grab their food of their plates. okay.. maybe I'm exaggerating a little but it was close. We probably could have asked to be moved.. but didn't bother to do so. The booths felt cramped .. although it was just the two of us. We received our lunch menu, but not a drink menu. I do look a little young for 25, but I hope to at least pass for 21... ha ha maybe our host just forgot. The waitress was more than willing to bring us a menu. We were also offered the dinner menu, but we opted for just the lunch menu. So , we ordered our drinks.. I think I got a rasberry martini.. which was delicious.. but also pricey. For an appetizer we got calamari, which was good.. but a small portion. I guess I'm just used to having the Red Lobster calamari with the veggies. For entree I got a pretzel fish sandwich.. which was just okay.. not impressive with a side of fries and coleslaw. For the sides I think you could choose rice. potato, or mashed potatoes... don't remember. My husband got some burger sandwich with the cheese inside the burger.. something like that... he asked for well done...and it was still a little red.. but it was thick. He thought it was pretty good though. . We were tempted to try the dessert and got a piece of chocolate cake.. it was very rich. I love cake And I love chocolate, but a little too much. Our waitress was okay. but she came by way too often. I like when the wait staff takes your order, brings it and maybe comes back to ask if anyone wants reflls on their drinks. I like to eat my meal in peace.. Overall.. I was not all that impressed by this place or the prices. I don't plan on coming back.. unless someone offers to pay for my meal..
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Susan N.
Honestly, folks, just go here. It's this popular for a reason. First and foremost: Make a reservation! Try to avoid the busiest times, and instead opt for an early dinner, which will likely optimize your experience. It can get quite loud and busy in here, especially in the bar area. But- everyone should eat here at least once. Or 40 times. It's so wonderful. You cannot go wrong with anything on this menu. The crusted filets are to die for (I love the horseradish), the fish is decadent and fresh (I had the halibut), the salads are SO delicious, and the sides and appetizers are AMAZING! The mussels are the best I've had anywhere, the stuffed mushrooms are just insane, and all of the potato side choices are superb. The cocktails? Forget about it! They do it right. Ask for a wine flight (red or white) or a martini flight- you'll love it! The martinis are stellar. I LOVE this place. I hope you go soon.
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Aubrey R.
Usually I go to the Wildfire in Chicago, this was my first time at the Wildfire in OakBrook. I ordered the special today which was a macadamia nut crusted halibut with a lemon butter sauce. I've had this before at the Wildfire in Chicago and loved it, so I tried it again. It isn't a regular item, so when they offer it, I always get it. It's really good. The food was good, just as good as Chicago. Service was so so. Get better service in Chicago. My friend ordered pasta and the server completely messed up her order. The manager came around and asked my friend what she got. We had already been waiting about 15 minutes for our food and he discovered the order was wrong. Server had her down for a pizza! Her food came and we both enjoyed our meals, good stuff. The manager did give us a free cookie sundae which was also very good. I just was so hungry, so I didn't like the extra wait for our food. It took about 30 minutes. I did appreciate that the manager did try to make things right thus four stars. Our server just seemed off, but hey, we all have our bad days!
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Anna C.
I really like Wildfire. I always order the same thing.....don't we get in a rut at our favorite restaurants and just order the same thing over and over again? Anyway, I love their mushroom encrusted pork chops. They cook them to perfection. They are moist and flavorful. YUMMY! My daughter always orders the cedar plank salmon. (She is in a rut too!) We always finish dinner by splitting their Key Lime Pie dessert. The service is always excellent and the bread that is brought to the table is served warm and delicious. Give this place a try....you will like it.
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Cheryl V.
Eating or drinking at Wildfire is like staying at a Marriott, you can always count on consistency in quality and good service. Outstanding, fun atmosphere for couples, friends and special ocassions.
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Elaine Z.
Not up to their old standards, but still good. Service is always great - I have been there several times in the past few months and they are consistantly out of something I'd like to order. I understand running out of something, but this seems to be a regular thing. Always a very clean place, albeit dark (!) near the host stand.
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Andrew J.
There is a reaon this place is always full. Cool (but older) crowd, great drinks, great food, and great service. It's a Lettuce Entertain You restaurant, my favorite to use gift cards at.
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Justin G.
I went once, the meal was over priced, and the waiter was a fool. The best part about it was the bread.
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Jay D.
I've been coming here for about 3 years now and have always enjoyed the experience. I've found the food usually quite good, and the service good as well. Our last visit, however, wasn't quite as good. My wife found a hair in her shrimp and declined to send it back to the kitchen. We regretted not sending it back because we found another hair in the last remaining bites.
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Gary K.
We got a gift certificate for Wildfire as a gift and my Wife and I were pleasantly surprised. They have amazing food. I had the Cedar Planked Salmon and it was amazing, and their molten chocolate cake was great too. What an amazing place for a date!
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Mike I.
A decent restaurant with a lot of variety. Our server was attentive and very courteous. I ate there last night and had mixed reviews on what I ordered. I started with the crab cakes and goat cheese dip. The crab cakes were more filler than crab, which obviously is not ideal. The goat chesse dip with pita wedges was very tasty although no different than other places I have had it. Moving on to salads, I decided on the chopped salad (their specialty) and it was delicious. Bits of bacon and blue cheese mixed with chopped lettuce and a few other things made for a truly good salad (I would eat this as an entree!). For my entree I went with the ribeye steak and was disappointed. Although the presentation was nice (perfectly charred), the consistency of the steak itself was very average. A slight grizzle texture to the meat. I would be shocked if this was USDA Select (and would fall over if it was Prime) beef. It was cooked exactly how I ordered it, medium. The dessert I chose was their pecan pie and it was awesome. A very light tasting pie, which is usually not the case with a pecan pie. The dessert saved the evening! Everyone else at my table seemed to be content with what they ordered although one person (we had six, total) did send their filet back due to it being overcooked. I would go back and try something else next time as I have dined at their other locations before and had decent dinners.
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Trinidad T.
in the words of rachel ray: yum-o. this place is the shit! the food is continental i guess, but it's kick-ass. i will never EVER forget the steak medallions we had... sure it was like a 30 dollar plate, but i've never had melt in your mouth steak. truly fantastic. they also make a good cobb salad and their mashed red potatoes had a lot of "hidden goodness" i call it, ie butter, garlic, etc, etc... service is of course great, they'll bring the salad out if you're sharing and toss it, and servie it. delicious!!
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John M.
Excellent. Classic American fare done just right- simple yet elegant. The ambience is dark and handsome. The wood-panelled walls and black leather chairs compliment the Big Band-esque 1940's theme they got going on. The dining room is massive, the center of which descends several feet below the perimeter of the square-shaped room. The quieter tables are the ones along the perimeter because the walls seem to gobble up most of the jabber. The bar resides along one of these sides, the one closest to the main entrance, and is placed such that it acts as almost a barrier to the main dining room. My horseradish-crusted fillet was cooked to perfection and the french fries were crispy, light, and scantily salted. My grandparents' selections looked equally as outstanding, and judging by my grandfather's tip to the waiter, I am convinced he was as pleased as I was. I hope to be back soon with some friends. Five Stars for sure.
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Stephanie M.
You know, I still can't tell if the desserts on the cart are real or fake. THey love to put powdered sugar on the desserts. Prime rib. Cedar plank salmon. Duck. All of those are good selections here.
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Plenty F.
5 stars. Excellent everytime. My favorite carryouts are: chocolate cake, key lime pie, apple pie, cheeseburger, and the kids meals. I have even ordered a whole chocolate cake that they baked fresh for me and froze solid so that I could drive it to my brother-in-law in Kentucky. Now that is service! Management here is some of the absolute best around. They plastic containers wash up well and are PERFECT for reheating in the microwave or for taking leftovers to work the next day. Go Green! A perfect choice if you want a 'nice' dinner... at home! :)
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Andy O.
Porterhouse was great. The service was fast and efficient. I would definitely recommend this restaurant.
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Erin L.
A flawless dinner at Wildfire! I can't think of one thing that I would change (except our waiters creepy 'stash). Stormy Night Martini was amazing. I had the trio of medallions and it was perfectly cooked. Service was excellent. That is all!
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Shannon M.
There were a couple of turning points in this meal that were like a "Choose Your Own Adventure" book or the movie "Sliding Doors": Had things gone the other way, I would have been turned off no matter what. But the way things were handled made the experience much better. My boyfriend and I went here for dinner on Sunday night, around 8 pm. I was a little put off initially by the fact that the hostess seated us in the bar area without asking if this was alright (sometimes it's not!); at least it was a fairly quiet, clubby type bar, and at a legitimate table (a booth, not a pedestal table on spindly bar stools). This restaurant is divided into a number of rooms, and there were still quite a few people dining later into the evening on a Sunday night. Our waitress was a bit perfunctory but gave us the specials and plenty of time to peruse the large menu. Specialties include steaks, seafood and martinis. I don't often feel secure ordering a filet mignon in a restaurant (they're thick and easy to screw up), but I figured this place could get it right, so I got the petite filet, and also a cup of the cream of mushroom soup to start (a special). My boyfriend ordered the swordfish. We started with the breads (dark bread with nuts and golden raisins, and the superior onion bread, with butter), and my cream of mushroom soup (forget that canned stuff you put in casseroles; this was velvety, earthy and downright delicious). Then the main course arrived. Another server dropped our plates at the table and dashed off, which makes me nervous in a steakhouse: I always like to cut into my steak in front of them in case there's a problem with it. And sure enough, there was. I had ordered the steak medium, but this was downright rare. Also, we couldn't flag down our waitress (she was talking to the next table for about 5 minutes, then turned the other way; my boyfriend finally had to corner her at the waitress stand). I've had servers argue with me when I've tried to send things back before (something I try not to do, but if it's really not right it's not right); thankfully, she took one look and said, "Oh my," and whisked the plate away. A few minutes later the chef came out to say he'd heard about it, that they were cooking a new steak and there would be no charge for it since he doesn't like it when people can't eat together because of an error. The follow-through was nice, and the new steak was perfect (beyond being correct, it had an excellent, smoky accord from the grill that married wonderfully with the tender red meat). While we waited, I ate my side of mashed potatoes (very good; skin-on reds) and my boyfriend enjoyed his swordfish (a hefty helping of the meaty fish, strewn with tomatoes and onions). Overall, the meal ended up being better than it might have been, but I'd suggest that the servers wait til the patrons cut into their steaks to be assured that everyone's happy. I wasn't completely wild about Wildfire, but sparks are certainly flying.
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Kim F.
Made reservations for Valentines Day... when we arrived our table was waiting for us. They have a very nice selection of Valentines specials going on...$80/ couple but we ordered off the menu anyway...we are creatures of habit and I like the regular size filet ;-) Started with a crab lobster and shrimp bisque that was very good. The horseradish topped filet was cooked perfectly (Rare plus) and tasted delicious! The seasonal chocolate pie with Oreo crust was a "Sally met Harry" experience...divine is putting it mildly. Very nice reasonablyt priced wine selection. Our server, Matt, was absolutely excellent. Our meal was perfectly timed... we never felt rushed on this extremely busy night and never felt we were waiting too long for food. We will definitely be back and HIGHLY recommend this location.
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Julie D.
This is one of my absolute favorite restaurants! It's definitely not a cheap meal but worth every penny! Their wedge salad is great, au gratin potatoes are a signature item and sooo yummy and I highly recommend trying their filet medallion trio for a main course...3 mini filets with your choice of several delicious and unique crusts - a must try! I also recommend their Stormy Night martinis. it's a lettuce entertain you restaurant and they offer great deals on gift certificates. Book your reservation early as they tend to fill up quickly. (If you do try to get a table without a reservation and have a long wait their beepers have a range throughout Oakbrook mall so you can shop while you wait.)
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Paul G.
I tend to be a big fan of Lettuce Entertain you places, it's not 5 star stuff, but I expect a well execute meal and great customer service. However this places has slipped greatly. The food is still OK. It's professionally done and pretty good, but with what they are charging, I want more than pretty good. You are not going to be disappointed per say with anything on the menu, but I feel like the quality of the food at the Oak Brook location has slipped. My biggest concern though is with the customer service. We've eaten there 3 times in the last year and each time the waitstaff has been indifferent at best. We had to wait over 20 minutes for drinks twice (including through the whole meal for a glass of wine the last time). Granted the wine was comped in the last meal, but when we can't even find the waitress to ask what's going on, that's inexcusable when you're spending over $150 for a meal. The last time we said we were in a hurry and had to wait for over 20 minutes to get our tab. We also requested dessert menus when they cleared the table and never got them until it was too late as we had show tickets in the city that night. Bottom line is there's too many solid options in the Oak Brook area to put up with how much this restaurant has slid. Too bad because I've probably had 30 or more meals there over the last decade. I think I'm done now. I'd rather go somewhere that cares about the customers. There's been too much of a decline in quality on multiple levels. This place has fallen far below what I have come to expect from a Lettuce Entertain You restaurant.
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Roxana B.
Loved the food ! Great place after shopping ! One thing though cocktails were not good!
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Sara B.
Dropped in here with a date for a late lunch type meal. We sat at one of the high-top tables and enjoyed some wonderful wine and a yummy meal. The macadamia nut crusted halibut was out standing. I love the decor of this place. Always been attracted to that old world glamour and you get that from the time you walk in to the time you leave. The photos on the wall, the dark wood, all the little details of the fans, chairs, tables, everything. The music is awesome and makes you feel as though you have been transported back in time. The food is amazing and I would be interested in checking this place out for dinner one night
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Robyn C.
Wildfire just doesn't impress me like it used to. I haven't been to a Wildfire in a very long time (I am talking years and I used to go almost twice a month), and when I went last night, there was never a moment where I thought to myself "why did I ever stop coming here, this restaurant is to die for..." I ordered the wheat pizza with smoked Gouda, chicken and mushrooms. That's all that they listed as ingredients, but magically there were onions. So my NON-onion eating Fiance couldn't enjoy it with me because they didn't list that they used onions or otherwise I would have asked for no onions. Of course their onion bread was like comfort food to me, at least that hasn't changed. The place actually looked kind of run down too. This Wildfire location is actually the first one that I have ever been to(i've been to the downtown location and schaumburg), and I remember being greatly impressed by the decor and ambiance. It just doesn't have "it" anymore and by "it" i mean .. the thing that impressed me when I was 22 years old. Maybe after the years have come and gone, it's just the realization that there are so many other restaurants out there that are 100xs more impressive in food, ambiance and decor. Can I add Wildfire on the same list as your typical Outback steakhouse, but just more expensive?? YIKES
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Dex Y.
This place is really good. Highlights: Service - I must say the service was stellar. Despite the overwhelming situation on NYE, our waiter was very helpful and attentive. He kept checking how we're doing around every 10 minutes. The courses were served in a moderate pace; we didn't feel rushed at all. Food - Filet medallion trio was totally awesome. Perfect crust and juicy inside. Roasted scallop skewer was perfect with slight char. Crab crusted stuffed shrimp was scrumptious. Prime rib was quite well done though not jaw-dropping. Sundae was to-die-for and hearty in portion. If I can have that ice cream every day I can stay away from beer forever. Decor - Really classy. Really American. But don't expect to see any flags. Oh lastly not sure if someone would be allowed in with gym clothes, though I did see some people dressed quite casually. Dress a little bit nicer than what you wear at Apple Bee's.
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Teresa B.
I was dining with clients. The food was ok but not very exciting, however the service is excellent.
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Edward B.
The ex took the family out for dinner for her mother's birthday. An enjoyable experience. Service was spot on. Drinks were good. Food was excellent. Everyone enjoyed their selections. Pricey yes, but very high quality. I had the porterhouse with creamed spinach (excellent creamed spinach!!!). The porterhouse wasn't perfect, but it was extremely good for $34. Very happy - perhaps because it wasn't on my dime.
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Nawal T.
Great meat and everything else!
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Dean H.
Went here for my birthday a few weeks ago and it was extremely good. I had the lamb chops, which I have never had before at Wilfire - they were OUTSTANDING!! The "lightly fried" calamari was outstanding as well. My wife and sons had equally good meals. Even my 16 year old son was talking about how good the food was and he is a modern day version of the "Mikey hates everything" kid. Only negative was the noise. There are less noisy areas at Wildfire, but we were seated first right next to the restaurant-wide serving and cooking area where I could hardly hear myself think, much less carry on a conversation. We were moved to a booth on the side of the main dining room, which was bearable but not great. There really is no way they can fix this and in fact they probably designed it for this atmosphere. Just ask for a table outside of the main area or as far away from the cooking/serving area as possible if you want to have a conversation between more than 2 people.
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Steve H.
Absolutely phenomenal value. We have recently moved out to the burbs and ordering carryout or stopping by on the weekends for lunch. Service has been on point, however I have never actually sat in the restaurant--only the bar area. Their wildfire salad is fantastic!
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Andrea B.
Went for lunch and definitely was not impressed. Food seemed boring at its best. We got the pretzel appetizer. You could tell the pretzels had been over microwaved as they came out rubbery. The cheese sauce tasted gritty and was very unappetizing. For my lunch I got the French dip. It was okay, but nothing you would ever feel the need to eat again.
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Jim D.
We recently had my birthday dinner there on a Sunday afternoon. My wife and her best friend took me there, and we decided it would be a leisurely afternoon. We started with the calamari and bacon-wrapped scallops. While we were waiting they delivered the cornbread - moist and sweet (we asked for more). For our entree, we each ordered a steak - Ribeye for me, Pittsburgh-style fillet for my wife, and fillet for her friend. Everything was cooked perfectly, and was tasty. If you like sweets - save room for the dessert tray - we over-indulged. What really made the day was April, our server. She was a great combination of playful but professional.
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Vanessa G.
Hard to find given tucked in the shopping center. Calamari was best ever! Ordered salad w steak given I indulged on appetizer. Beef portion of salad was so tender & delicious! Great menu & crowded even at 7:30p.
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Delightful D.
If ur not a seafood or steak person I wouldn't recommend this place. I had a chicken Moreno with au gratin potatoes nothing I couldn't hav made at home including artichoke dip I ordered as an appetizer. The only stand out to me was a martini I fell in love with called the stormy night. I would go back for justttt this martini alone but the food def nothing special and def not worth the price. I tried some of my friends Parmesan crusted steak and all I can say was it was very meaty that's all. Try for ur self tho.
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Olga B.
There was adequate amount of non-meat options, which works perfectly for me. I chose the flounder and the beet salad. The salad was amazing! I chose the "small" portion, and that filled me up. So by the time the flounder came I was already full. But from my taste of it, it was decent, a little too breaded for my taste. We came in at a busy time, so to not wait an hour and a half we decided to take the first available seats at the bar. There were only two bartenders available, which caused a lag in service. But overall our bartender/server was pleasant and very helpful.
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Paul L.
Two visits. Overrated.
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Carol K.
Since this Wildfire is located across the street from my office- I have spent countless lunches and dinners within it's clubby confines. My advice? If you like their steaks- go for dinner as their luncheon menu is a bit sparse on the meat side offering instead salads and soups, with a fish offering and a small filet. I usually have their chopped salad for lunch (delicious) or the salmon. Once in awhile- I'll sneak in a side dish of their mac and cheese. I like to sit in the bar area at lunch. They have these big semi circular booths along the windows that let you watch the action at the high tops around you. Bar service tends to be slow so if you are having a couple martini lunch- you may never end up back at work! But it's in the evening that this place really comes to life. The bar is packed and lively with workers from nearby offices gathering to unwind. The tables are full with people enjoying their steaks and chops (try the New York strip with Bearnaise- tasty) The prime rib is a favorite as well. Tons of free parking- but since it's in a mall and walking may be an issue- there is free valet parking located at the bottom of the stairs on the east side of the mall by the Reel Club. (Wildfire is located at the top of the stairs) I'm not a big fan of restaurants in malls as where is the ambiance in that? But in Oak Brook, where the mall is king, Wildfire does a nice job once the revolving door spins closed behind you- of making you forget you're in a mall- if only for a couple of hours.
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Rex L.
First timer. Not a big fan of chains, but this restaurant is a good one. I had $100 in "Lettuce Gift Cards" and decided to use them last night for V-Day. Place was packed. Reservations were for 7:45 and we were seated by 7:50. We had one of the booths which I highly recommend if going with a spouse/date. Spinach salad was good but a little over dressed. House salad was okay. I had the strip steak and my wife had the filet. Both were cooked perfectly at Medium rare. The side of Au Gratin potatoes were excellent. Side of creamed spinach was not to my liking. I tasted a hint of cloves, which I'm not fond of. Service was nice and relaxed. Were never felt rushed. Bus boys were quick to take away plates etc. but not good on refilling water. I had the premium red wine taster which was quite good. Almost 5 stars. I'd like to go back to check out the pizzas on half price wine Monday in the future. We sat near the wood brick oven and I could only imagine how good a pizza would be considering the quality of the meal we just had. Parking was a hassle but not the restaurant's fault. They offer valet for $4 which is very reasonable.
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Matt J.
We went here for the first time yesterday. We made a reservation via Open Table the previous day. We were seated immediately and my request for a quiet booth was accommodated. Our server, April, was outstanding. She told us to take our time and relax. She also suggested that the portions may be big for lunch for some people. Thankfully, we heeded her advice. We each had a starter: french onion soup for her and shrimp bisque for me. Very good. We split the chopped salad along with the filet mignon ( 2 filets) and a side of the best mashed potatoes I have ever eaten and still didn't finish it all. Of course, the filet and potatoes were demolished. The salad was ignored when the main arrived. For dessert, my wife and I each had 1/2 orders of the carrot cake and berry crumble. They were excellent. Overall, Wildfire is a great place but keep a few things in mind that some other reviewers are ignoring in their less than happy reviews. One, it's in a mall. It is going to be crowded and noisy. Two, if you go on a weekend or during Christmas shopping season, everyone else will be trying to eat there too. Of course there will be a wait. It's not a place to eat healthy. It's not a place that is going to be cheap. Otherwise, enjoy....and slow down.
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Mozart G.
I had a great experience hosting a party here at wild fire year or two ago. This review was due a while back. Let me start of by saying great food and plenty of it. We went with the family style dinner where you pick your entrees and appetizers and man did they keep the food coming. Staff was professional and very accommodating. We had a party of about 20 and when we first came in the place was really busy, where they had to set the tables together. I didn't expect to have to wait to have our tables set, but they were fast and we were quickly ready to get the party started. I recommend Wildfire of Oakbrook anytime to anyone to have a nice dinner, whether if its for two or twenty.
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V E.
We were there last night. The food was delicious. Parking was a bit of a hike as lots were full and it was really cold out last night ( a Wednesday at 6PM). The tables are set too close together for my preference and it is very loud. One of the people in our party wears a hearing aide and he was really uncomfortable. But the food was really good :) Though we did occupy the table for 1.5 hours, we tip very well when left to dine at a relaxed pace but we felt pretty rushed drinking wine, entree' and dessert. Our waiter asked if I was done with my wine and my mouth was full. He swiped up the glass. There was still as sip there:). Just slow down a bit guys and take a few tables out. But the food was really good :)
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Keith S.
One of my favorite restaurants. I would like to thank Anthony for making our evening a great dining experience. P.S. Paul, I am still waiting for my name plate
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James M.
I took my wife to the Wildfire Grill in Oakbrook, Illinois last Friday, three weeks ago and last month. The restaurant was crowded but I had made a reservation and was seated each time with no wait. The servers were polite and efficient and the food was excellent. I had the Salmon stuffed with mushrooms and I can't remember salmon ever tasting so good. My wife had the chicken with artichoke hearts and she was very pleased. This was above and beyond and I would recommend to anyone who likes good food. I would love to have the recipe for the Stuffed Salmon it was the best I have ever had.
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Benson C.
I finally got the chance to eat here! Many relatives and friends raved at the quality of the steaks without breaking the bank (i.e.. Morton's or Ruth's Chris). I ordered their Char Crusted Ribeye medium rare and the flavors were like fireworks in my mouth. The texture was near perfect - tender and juicy. I ordered the roasted vegetables and they didn't look appetizing when it came out on the plate, but overall they were good. I decided to get a flight of the white wine (Flight #1) and it was kinda nice to have small samples of each of their white wines. I think my favorite white wines were the chardonnay and the riesling, only because I like sweeter wines. If you have an appetite by the end of your dinner, they have large portions of dessert. But if you don't have that much of an appetite left, get the dessert sampler: key lime pie, a gourmet ice cream sandwich, and some peanut pie, all of which were delicious and not too sweet. The service was good overall with the waiter politely checking on our table every so often. And the glasses of water were filled frequently. The ambience is perfect for dates, a casual dinner, special occasions and the sort. The noise level was loud and so I kind of felt I was screaming at my friend at the table last night. Other than that, I'm definitely recommending this place to all my friends and family!
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Josh K.
This review is for the bar area and drinks/appetizers only...well, one cheeseburger. I visited this location after work last night to have some drinks with coworkers. Within a short time, we were able to secure two hightops in the bar area. There was some confusion around whether we needed to pay for some drinks we ordered at the bar, or whether we could transfer to our tables in the bar area. The bartender told us she needed to close the check and so she did. We asked the waitress of we could transfer the tab and she said she would take care of it, which was much appreciated! I had a Disaronno and cranberry (very tasty). We pulled the two tables together and sat down while we waited for everyone to join us. The waitress was very attentive but acted a bit surprised when we asked to order some food (I asked if that was ok haha). I misunderstood my boss when he said to order food...I ordered a cheeseburger. He evidently meant appetizers. So someone else ordered the appetizers and he told me we'd be splitting the cheeseburger when it arrived. O.o The food was very good. The cheeseburger (what I was allowed to have) was tender and tasty. The bacon-wrapped scallops were a great choice! And I'm always a sucker for anything involving goat cheese so the dip was much welcomed. Overall a great experience. If I had to say anything bad, it would probably be the tight quarters around the bar area. But that's probably our fault for not just sitting at a dining room table instead of the bar!
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Nina G.
My daughter and I had lunch here today to celebrate her first teaching position! We also wanted to try their "famous" chopped salads. We started with fresh yummy cornbread, then had the chopped salads (which were huge!). Unlike other chopped salads we have had, these had as much of the tasty components (bacon, blue cheese, chicken, avocado, etc.) as lettuce and a wonderful citrus lime vinaigrette. We finished our meal with a warm chocolate chip/pecan cookie baked in a round tin with vanilla ice cream, whipped cream, and a chocolate drizzle. The service was great, as was the food. It didn't hurt to have a $10 discount coupon thanks to Lettuce Entertain You's summer discount book! We will definitely return!
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Bee B.
We were shopping after the big holiday and stopped into lunch at Wildfire. The place was packed so we were lucky to grab two seats at the bar. My husband ordered a hamburger (med) and I ordered a small side saled with french onion soup. I wish I could say this was a good meal. The bartender/waitress was completely unfriendly. She served everything without caring - I received the french onion soup in this makeshift tiny bowl because I guess they ran out of the real bowls. My side saled was unimpressive and my husband's hamburger was over-cooked. I ordered a Stella and didn't even get the signature Stella glass. It was a $50 lunch and it was TERRIBLE. I'm NEVER going back
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David S.
This is two stars because although the service was impeccable, the atmosphere upbeat, the cocktails first-rate...the steak was a disappointment. I had hoped to get a nice thick steak charred on the outside and pink on the inside, juicy and succulent from the inside, but what I ordered (Char-Crusted, Bone-in Ribeye) was charred on the outside alright , and pink in spots on the inside, but was served to me in a pool of juice/grease. Ok, fair enough, what about the taste? Unfortunately, the meat had the taste and the texture of the roast beef that was served at the post-funeral luncheon I attended in Joliet one week prior. The au gratin potatoes were tasty. I was really...really let down by that cut of meat: the way it tasted and the way it was prepared. Maybe it's me...maybe I don't know what to ask for, but truth be told, I've had meat at Outback that tasted more like I would think a steak should and exceeded my expectations.
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Matt H.
Very solid steakhouse service was great and the food was good. I was kinda surprised that I liked it as much as I did. Had the porterhouse medium and it was spot on also had the crab cakes they were pretty tasty too. Overall a good place.
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William D.
I went there with my girlfriend for our anniversery. It was my first time being there. Everyone was so helpful and the food was AWESOME! We had Diane as our server. She was astounding! She was very quick with getting our orders to us and definitely a friendly / personable server and was extremely attentive. My drink never hit bottom (which as a former server myself, I know how important that is.) She recommended a wonderful wine. After dinner, before we orderd dessert, she brings out a hot fudge brownie with a candle in it. She tells us Happy Anniversery and that it was complimentary. We finished that and also ordered a peanut butter and chocolate pie. When she brought it out, she said that she'd like to pay for the dessert as an anniversery gift. It was in no way required of her, just out of the kindness of her heart. When I got the check I gave her a 60% tip. I normally base my tip at 30%, and have never in my life given more than 50%, everyting that she did was absolutely amazing and totally worth the money. I will DEFINITELY be back and will ONLY request Diane's section. I definitely recommend Wildfire Oakbrook to anyone! Don't forget to request Diane!
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Jerome H.
Ate lunch here while shopping at Oakbrook, had the prime rib sandwich and my companion had a burger. The prime rib was good, nothing spectacular that's going to make me hand-write letters to the pope, but it was a very good meal with high-quality beef and good au jus. And I remember making a note of eating all the fries, which only happens if they're actually delicious. And my companion gave me a quarter of the burger and it was exactly what I expected from a steakhouse burger (meaning it was very good in a classy sort of way, and no, I'm no mood to explain further). We didn't have reservations as it was lunch and the place was half-empty. It was relatively quiet and a very nice place to sit and have a good lunch, although I would imagine if you go at night, you'll need reservations and a tolerance for loud noises. As it was, we got to sit at a booth made for six and all we had to put up with were gabbing wealthy white suburban woman. Staff seemed a big zombie-like, but it was lunch, so I'm not reading too much into it. I was teetering between a high 3-star and low 4-star for this place. I bumped it up to a 4 because they served delicious cornbread. I'm a sucker for cornbread. Yelping has made me realize I'm a sucker a lot of things, and yes, good cornbread is one of them. This stuff was good, not too sweet, not too much corn taste, just a good bread and a nice change of pace from plain old bread. Not that there's anything wrong with great bread, but I appreciate the break from steakhouse tradition. Would go back to the place for lunch or dinner to get a steak. Have been impressed with the consistency of the Lettuce Entertain You places I've been to, even if they're not the type of place I'd write anthems about. And I do write a damn good anthem, if I might say so myself.
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Sam M.
Standard American fare. The wait is long, and sometimes you might have to wait even if you have a reservation, but I would still definitely recommend making one. I am not too fond of steak, but there are other options at this steakhouse. Thingsof note: The bread is an onion roll bread, comes out warm and delicious with butter. The half chicken (it's a bit boring), but it's a solid dish. Comes with a side. Mashed potatoes are very delicious, but also note they probably have a lot of butter/cream. The fish I ordered was a Mahi Mahi special, and I think it was overcooked. All in all, it's good quality steakhouse that's a good option if you just want a standard American meal and are not a risk taker.
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Crazy P.
Well, for starters, it's a mall steakhouse. Then again, it's close to work for me and a quick order/pick up for decent food. I usually order a chopped salad to go and for the most part have never been disappointed. Occasionally there is a ridiculous wait even after I get there to pick it up but if you think about it, there are no big tips for the waitstaff on "togo" orders. I've had a few business lunches here and the food is OK, just nothing special. Service is OK - much better if you sit in the bar area. For business lunches, I much prefer Ditka's or Gibson's due to selection and service, but for an easy pick-up salad at lunch it works just fine.
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Sue M.
Mixed reviews on this restaurant. Went for dinner of a Saturday night, had reservations, waited about 15 min., not too bad. Our server Jeff was well informed about the menu, personable and helpful in our selection. However, after the food was delivered to the table our server vanished. (To his defense, the restaurant was packed and maybe he was over assigned to tables.) Ordered buffalo fillet, as recommend m-rare. The fillet was a nice size, looked good, but one slice and ooh, this is rare... really, really rare. Just off the butchers hook rare and cold. Tried the mashed potatoes, cold. My husband ordered a ribeye-scallop combo w/the potatoes. Cooked perfect. Steak was hot, scallops perfect and potatoes served hot. Delicious. What's the deal! (Side note to management, when people go to a restaurant, they are usually hungry. Make sure your staff checks back to the table in an chew or two.) WHERE IS THE SERVER??????? No where to be seen. Told my husband to eat, I waited, and waited. We tried to flag down 2 other servers to no avail. I'm still WAITING!!!!! Time-frame: my husband is 3/4 of the way through his dinner, and he does not inhale his food. Finally, our waiter Jeff shows up to check on everything and I didn't need to say a thing. He took one look at the steak and said "oh that's rare." Took the steak back, fired it really quick, too quick. It's now medium and a smaller portion. Told our waiter it was served medium, but "that's fine." Didn't want to bother any more at that point. By the way, this night out was for our anniversary. We wanted to go out and enjoy the evening. Spent a good buck between dinner and 4drinks. This was served like an un- happy meal. In pieces. For the price, I expect better.
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Allison E.
Had a lovely dinner date here. I had the special which was a 1/2 slab of bbq ribs and some other pork based hunks of meat. My date had a filet Mignon trio. Now maybe this is to be expected considering our respective cuts of meat, but his dinner was tiny while mine was enormous. Both were delicious and I snarffed mine down, but I think he left a bit hungry there at the end. Perhaps this is a comment to the 3 star-ness of my experience, but I can't at all remember what my sides were, or what dessert we split at the end of the night. I just remember that everything was tasty, maybe just not omg best thing ever. My one complaint is that we were seated at one of those big circular booths, which I think is great for a group. But we were 2 people on a date and ended up sitting side-by-side which just made dinner conversation awkward, especially when the food came. Across from each other would have been too far apart to talk really. And it was a friendly 2nd date, not a grope each other under the table situation at all. I think it would have been a lot better for us to be in a regular booth or table. I suppose we could have requested another table, but it didn't really occur to me and I don't like to be one of those high maintenance guests. Still, who seats a couple in a large booth anyway, that just seems silly.
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Tracey M.
Had I known getting a table for two at 9pm could take up to an hour I would have made a reservation. That said, they do have first come first serve seating at the bar. However competition for those seats is brutal and may cause the occupants before you to think you are stalking them. With that in mind, I have to admit I enjoyed sitting in this area more than what looks like a stuffy dining area. The plan was to have dessert and wine. Instead, for me it turned into soup and dessert. The shrimp and crab bisque soup to be exact. From what I'm told this is their most popular soup - and I found out why! It was T-A-S-T-Y!!!! For dessert we ordered the Fresh Baked Skillet (a.k.a - Apple Pie) and a chocolate chip cookie skillet creation. Both came with ice cream. The chocolate chip cookie skillet creation, but couldn't hold it's own to the apple pie (a majority opinion and not just my bias towards apple pie). The service was fine. I felt as though the waitress wasn't listening to what we were saying or asking and as on a few occasions we had to correct her as to what we wanted. It was suggested this might have had something to do with the noise around us. Overall, I had nice visit and one I will possibly repeat in the future. Hey, maybe next time I'll even have an entree!
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Iza K.
We had a gift certificate so we went here. Their special salad is amazing and I will come back for it when I'm in the area. Th vibe is pretty cool, but they overcooked my steak and that's a big no no. I didn't say anything because my party was eating by that time and I just sadly ate it up. The dessert was nothing special, just a warm cookie. The other dinners the rest of my party had looked better, but their salad is a hit.
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Joanne W.
I know there are a lot of fans of Wildfire Grill. Am I one of them? I'm not just sure yet. It wasn't that I had a bad experience, I just had ...a lunch experience. I feel like Wildfire is probably best for dinner. Again, I'm not saying lunch was bad...it was just lunch. Ok ok, so I probably sound like an idiot. Lets talk about what we had for lunch and maybe you'll understand what I'm saying. My friend just had a side salad and the crab & lobster bisque. I tried her bisque. It was good. Nice and creamy...you know...bisque-y! Side salad - well it's kind of hard to eff up a side salad. I had the grilled chicken waldorf salad which is basically waldorf salad minus the mayo. They serve it with an apple ranch dressing and I have to say - the dressing was YUMMY. I enjoyed the salad as well as a piece of nice warm bread - onion loaf to be exact. It was pretty bustling at lunch time. The menu is meat heavy which is to be expected. I was eyeing the stuffed patty melt of the day but decided to stick to a lighter lunch option. I'd like to come back for dinner and bump Wildfire up to 4 stars. Maybe someday...
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Tom Z.
Great food, really nice atmosphere for a special occasion dinner with family. Highly recommended.
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Peter H.
Three of us got salads, my cuz got a burger. Sister got the chopped salad, a legend that she came for from Maryland. I got a special steak chopped salad with shoestring potatoes and roasted tomatoes and red onions, was pretty damn tasty. Stella on tap, amazing cornbread to start with with small chunks of real corn, all delicious.
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Carol Y.
I can't get enough of Wildfire. I am a pure Midwestern meat and potatoes girl. For that reason, wildfire hits the spot every damn time. I came here on my birthday for a nice dinner just me and the BF. We were seated in a smaller room off from the main dining room. This is not something my father likes but I really enjoy. The main room can be very noisy so the smaller room and a table in a corner made for a quiet evening. It didn't hurt that we went on a Monday either. This birthday girl started her night off right and got a Key Lime Martini. I have had it before and love it, which is odd since I am actually not a fan of key lime pie. We split the seafood bisque soup. It was excellent as well. Now onto the really good stuff, the meat. I had the strip steak with a parm crust, cooked medium. This has been a favorite dish of mine for years and honestly, I am not too adventurous when I come here. I know what I like and that's what I order. The steak was cooked perfectly and tasted phenomenal. The BF ordered the Filet medallion trio. The 3 small filets (3 oz each) came with a choice of 3 different crusts. He opted for 2 mushroom and 1 baked potato. Steak also cooked medium. Delish. The baked potato crush may sound odd but it was very good, better than the mushroom and I love shrooms. Which brings me to the side choices. I went for an up charge and got the wood roasted mushroom caps, the BF stuck with wild rice and regretted it. I am not a rice person so I would have never ordered it anyway but, honestly, I have no idea why he would order it anyway. He was the reason have my mushrooms disappeared. The desserts here are very good as well but passed on them this time, which was no easy task since I am a BBW with a horrible sweet tooth. Its like a crack addict somehow turning down a hit but I just couldn't do it. (the dessert tray in front me didn't help either) Other Wildfires have had some hit or miss service (Lincolnshire mostly) and my service this night was top notch. Our waiter kept bringing the fresh bread (another fave of the BF0, kept the water and soft drink glasses full, and was always there if were had questions but we never got the feeling he was hovering. Dinner for the 2 of us, with tip came in at around 100. Some think its pricey, while others eat here every week and think nothing of it. I do think it is a little on the expensive side but it is all a matter of opinion. For me, I would rather pay more for good quality food and service than get a bargain on sh@t and still be hungry.
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Tim Y.
Have had many meals here, all quite good, but this time just drinks. Loud atmosphere, but it's a LEYE establishment so that's a given when you walk in. Great mood, and I really do enjoy the ambiance despite other reviewers feeling as though it's a Ruby Tuesday. I can see how they'd think that, though, but Ruby's does not serve a martini like Wildfire. Excellent attention to detail and unobtrusive bar service goes a long way in my book, and Wildfire delivers.
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Matthew H.
Perfection and excellent service make this place one of my favorites. No matter what I try it is always top notch.
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Jessica M.
I hadn't been to Wildfire in years, but I had a $25 gift certificate as well as a $50 gift card so we thought those items were great incentives to have a nice date night with another couple. It ended up being a good call. We made reservations for 4 since you never know how busy a place will be. Upon walking in we noticed the bar was packed. I meandered over to get a drink and nobody even looked at me. I waited a bit and then moved over to where the 1 open seat at the bar was and the 'tender was happy to grab me a beverage. Ok. I closed the tab and couldn't believe I just paid $14 + a tip for a beer and a glass of red but then reminded myself where I was. Our friends arrived and we told the hostess that we were ready to be seated and they said we had to wait 5 more minutes because some people were just now paying. Ugh. We had reservations at 7! Oh well, it ended up being fine because it took about a minute. Our hostess was really nice! Our server came right away and he was polite and prompt throughout the evening. We started with the chopped salad which hit the spot. I liked that they had so many ingredients included. We each ordered a drink but found out that they were out of Matilda (beer). That was ok - they had all of the other beers that were requested in stock (2 brothers, Blue Moon, Fat Tire, Sam Adams & 3 Floyds). For our meal, 2 of us ordered the filet medallions (yum) and 2 of us ordered the horseradish crusted filet (bacon wrapped around). We were all very pleased with how our meals were cooked. The filet medallions tasted great and the creamed spinach on the side was great. We later ordered half-orders of dessert and split them - those were delicious too! After this feast, our bill came and it was just over $200. They applied the $75 savings and honored a frequent diner card where our friends earned triple points. All in all it was great experience, great service, great food!
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Tommy M.
The food is great, the service is great. I knocked off two stars because it is very loud in this place. I've been there once for lunch, and also for a private dinner in one of the rooms. We hosted a client event there, ~25 people in "Carol's Room". It was a little crammed in there - the servers had to squeeze in between the two tables to pass through. Also, there are three doors that lead into this room, which adds noise. There are covered windows that open out to the rest of the restaurant, but they aren't completely closed, so you can hear outside noise. Not good for a private event, especially with a speaker. I would recommend Wildfire to eat, but I would not recommend it for a private event due to the noise. One thing I did like about it was that there was leftover food (the meal was served family-style), and they boxed it up for us. I've seen other restaurants throw the food away. They even saved us the desserts (BTW, save room for dessert, they have some fantastic chocolate cake).
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Ellen M.
Being my birthday month, I got a little LEYE gift certificate in the mail and decided to spend it on lunch. It's still a solid place. I had an 8oz prime rib which was really good despite being a thin cut. Not an impressive wine list. Service is spot-on excellent. HAD to laugh when the waiter brought over the wine and said here's your "white flight." We drank that crapola wine, in honor of sick, sad Oak Brook.
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Dusty K.
I've eaten at Wildfire in the past and always had nice memories. I'm a steak and potatoes guy and always will be so this place really hits my core. It's very warm on the inside in a romantic kind of a way. It's a great date spot for a weekend night. Dimly lit rooms with dark wooden sides, it's decorated in a way that makes me happy to be out dining. Now I know what you're thinking...it's a chain, how could you? Yes, it's a chain but they do a great job here and it's a place I will definitely visit again. I came recently for a Wildfire beer event. These events seem to be a newer trend for the locations around Chicago so I figured to give it a shot. This particular dinner was sponsored by the Floosmoor Station brewery out of Floosmoor, Illinois and came with a 5 course dinner paired with 5 unique brews. The brewmaster was in attendance and gave a little speech about each beer, how it was made, and why it was being paired with that particular dish. I liked it. A lot actually. Both the food and the beer were well worth the almost $60 I spent to reserve my seat. From the bright hoppiness of the American IPA to the perfectly cooked ribeye with spinach & garlic mash, everything was done right. Wildfire is one of the best options for steaks in the area. And if you're thinking of trying the beer events, my recommendation is to go for it. It's a fun way for your taste buds to travel through a brewery without stepping foot outside your comfort zone. I will be back.
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Morgan L.
My favorite restaurant ever! I was relocated to Chicago for work and fell in love with this place. I only have been about four times before I was relocated back to Seattle, but every time it was amazing. -Lobster soup is very flavorful -Martini Flight was awesome! I've never had one before, and really liked the drinks and coster they were placed on. -Wine Flight- Also really great! -Steak- I ordered the Blue Cheese Crusted Steak well done.... best steak I've ever had! I want to go back to Chicago JUST for this place! OH AND THEY HAVE CAKEBREAD WINE!!! THE BEST WINE EVER!
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Jennifer Y.
I've been here twice, once for a pharm rep dinner and once for take out. The first time everything was over salted. Decided to give this place a second chance because I had a gift card and I figured the pharm rep dinner was a set menu so maybe what was ordered is not what they are known for. I ordered the new york strip with mushroom crust which they charge $2 extra. Meat was dry and overcooked. I'm over it.
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MODESTA A.
The steak has no flavor!
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Minette C.
We came here right after landing and we were famished. I'm really happy I made reservations on Open Table, because even at 9pm, the place was bustling with a crowd of people still waiting outside. My boyfriend and I shared a French Onion soup, and I had the Filet Mignon while he got the NY Strip. It was actually a lot of food, and it comes with a side dish. I'm a small person and decided to go for the full Filet Mignon instead of the petite, and I finished it all, but I was totally stuffed afterwards. However, my boyfriend was unable to finish the NY strip, they really give you a nice portion - it's an American size portion. It was very good, and cooked to perfection. I was later told by a friend that we need to have the meat crusted, making it crunchy and tastier. I got to try that next time we are back in town.
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Desirae K.
Solid. .......... Surf & Turf: filet mignon & crab crusted lobster. Very filling. Almost too much. Just what you'd expect from a filet, tender and with a mild flavor, prepared perfectly. Try it with the bleu cheese crust. The crab crusted lobster on the other hand, wasn't worth it. The crab topping detracted too much from the sweet flavor of the lobster. .......... Ribeye Medallions Al Forno: Yum, yum, yum and just the right portion for a smaller appetite. .......... Prime Rib: I've had prime rib several times at Wildfire and it's always been prepared to perfection. ..........Sides: The side dishes at Wildfire are small, which is nice because the main dishes are amazing and filling. Not need to waste calories on the sides. however, if you do try: Wood Roasted Mushroom Caps. They compliment steak beautifully. And no, I didn't eat this all in one sitting. This is 3 visits in 1 review.
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Tina E.
Always a great experience here. Perfect steaks-this time tried w/ horseradish crust-Excellent! I went today for their macadamia nut crusted halibut. It was to die for! I do believe the hollandaise sauce that is served over the asparagus is by far the best I have ever had!
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Jackie C.
Wildfire does so many things well: ambiance, food, service, strong drinks. Logistics: I frequently pick Lettuce Entertain You gift cards from my AMEX Gold Reward card and it is a real treat to get $50 or $100 off of a bill here. Reservations can be made on Open Table which is so convenient. As for the food--you need to get the crusts on your steak--horseradish is our favorite. Try the cute martini flight while you're at it (make sure your date can carry you out of the place if needed!) Save room for dessert--any dessert. Here's the thing--if you're looking for this experience to be Gibson's or Morton's it is not that. This is a more relaxed, causal atmosphere (where you get seated on time for your reservation) with great food and service that skips the pretension. If you need that snotty steakhouse vibe--well, frankly--this is not your place. If you're up for a cute, lively, wood-paneled place to celebrate a birthday, anniversary or special occasion for a reasonable price--you've found it. An additional note is that we are planning a party here and their coordinator, Shannon, has been really excellent. She is responsive, patient and very organized. She made great suggestions about how we could save money on our party too and has been very generous with her time.
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Caitlin G.
So this place is great. Went here last weekend for my bf's dad's birthday. The appetizers were just okay (bacon scallops and spinach artichoke dip), but what was great was my entree. I had the special, with 3 mini filets and their special crusting on top. I chose horseradish, mushroom, and Bearnaise. The horseradish was amazing. My meat was cooked to perfection and cut like butter. My side dish was the potatoes o gratin. They were also so tasty. For desert I had the apple crisp and it was also amazing and huge. The ice cream on top tasted like it had just been made in the back.
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Linda A.
Always good. Always consistent. Always crowded.
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Jimmy B.
My wife and I went to wildfire to celebrate our anniversary ,the food was excellent and service was great , we will be back !!
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K W.
Another successful visit to Wildfire was had on Christmas Eve. I have been to various Wildfire locations, but this was my 1st visit to this one and I'm happy to say that the experience and the food were definitely worth paying for. I had a 7pm reservation an we were seated immediately upon our arrival. I love when you don't have to wait for your reserved table. I eat a lot of good steak while I'm traveling for work, so if I can say "Wow that was a good steak", than I know it was something great. The steak at this Wildfire location is the best I have had from this chain and is definitely better than my recent visits to Ruth's Chris and Capitol Grill. I had the Fillet Mignon medium with a baked potato, both were very good and the steak exceeded my expectations. It was so juicy and cooked perfectly. My mom had the Fillet Wellington cooked medium as well, with the twice baked potato and was in love! We shared the trio dessert sample which was tasty, my favorite was the Snickers ice cream pie but the Key Lime and Peanut Butter pie were both also good. Quick note... don't pass up the dark bread with the raisins that comes to your table when you are seated. I don't like rye bread either and it looks scary, but it is some of the best bread I've ever had so try it! Service was great! We never had to ask for our drinks to be refilled, someone was just always there when we needed them to be. The waiter was helpful and provided information and suggestions to our questions. This place is top notch and I look forward to visiting again soon.
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Victoria H.
We went for my B-Day celebration. Everything was very professionally done from the hostessing to the busboy. The food was of a good quality and presented well. Nice ambiance. Food highlights were the bacon wrapped scallops, which were juicy and delicious, the key lime pie that had a world class crust and smooth melty filling. We had salmon and fillet Mignon which are favorites and they were both perfectly prepared.
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Jennifer H.
I have never had an unsatisfactory meal at Wildfire! Everything I had was amazing. I've been there over 5 times. One night they had the Delmonico steak as a special... best steak ever, and I have dined at the best steakhouses in Chicago.
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Reem A.
We absolutely love this place. The food is outstanding. My husband always orders the three filet medallion trio with three different crusts. His favorite crust was the horseradish, followed by the blue cheese. I usually order the macadamia crusted halibut and I absolutely love it. It is not fishy at all and the macadamia crust just makes it so flavorful. My only complaint about Wildfire is that you have to absolutely make reservations. Do not try going here without one on a Friday or Saturday night!
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Diane H.
Usually great crusted filet's but mine was overcooked the last time we were there. The waiter was really gracious and sent it back but the new filets were actually underdone. I felt like I was being punished for sending something back. I didn't complain but left thinking it was the second time we'd had a less than stellar experience. The time before that we went with a large group of friends and were completely ignored. The ambiance is cool but it's always noisy in there. As someone else mentioned the lobster bisque is amazing and so are the raspberry cosmos.
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alicia b.
Wildfire use to be a favorite for my Bf and I until I found out that they tricked me and it really pissed me off. Since then I have banned this place. Since I'm a vegetarian the menu doesnt really have a whole lot going for me but I still ate her a lot since my fam, and friends love it.So I take one for the team. I Enjoyed their bar thoroughly and their regular house salad with ranch so I was happy. This is where things went sour. I use to order the double stuffed potato along with my salad until one day a waitress told me that it had bacon all smashed up in it! I was soooo mad since everytime I order anything, even if I have ordered and asked before, I still ask if its completely vegetarian. I asked this no joke probably 5 or 6 different ocassions and was told it was vegetarian. I was pretty disappointed to see that Wildfire apparently does not train its employees on the meaning of Vegetarian.
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Sandy W.
Wildfire will always be one of my favorite restaurants. And these are the reasons why... Chopped salad, bleu cheese on the side - get it tossed with ranch dressing instead of the citrus vinaigrette it comes with. French onion soup - it's french onion soup. Need I say more? Ribeye with bearnaise CRUST - crust not sauce. I'm not a steak snob or even a red meat lover. I am a bearnaise crust lover. Why do I get the ribeye? Because it maximizes the surface area that they put the crust on, meaning more crust for me! I could eat this crust on anything, any day of the week. Macaroni and cheese. I actually crave the mac and cheese. Mmmm... Other honorable mentions: Filet medallion trio - I do the bearnaise crust, double baked potato crust and mushroom crust. But I always wish I just got the ribeye with the bearnaise crust. Parmesan crusted cod - I've never ordered this myself. I just reach over the table to try a bite of my friend's. And then I reach over again. And again. Mushroom crusted pork chop - Other people swear by this, I tried it the first time I went and almost didn't go back to Wildfire. That would have been a bad, bad mistake. Other tips: Make a reservation or you will be waiting a long time. If you have any room in your stomach for dessert (which is unlikely), the chocolate chip cookie is yum. Sometimes they overcook your steak. Be sure to re-iterate how you want it done or you might have to send it back for a re-do.
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David S.
Went here for lunch, had the chicken sausage pizza and green salad. Food was great, service good, busy lunchtime but got seated without a wait, the cornbread was very nice and the pizza was pleasantly spicy. I didn't have room for desert but they looked very appetizing as I passed the dessert tray on the way out.
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Darlene D.
I must start by saying how much I love this restaurant. Their menus offers a lot of choices, and, being a picky eater, I am generally hard to please when I eat out. I can always find food that I love here. The service at Wildfire is always great. The waiters/waitresses make you feel as though you're eating at a much fancier establishment. The atmosphere is calm and relaxing, even if you pop in during the weekday, when many people are having business lunches. I highly recommend their martini flight. The drinks are delicious!
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Pat B.
Wildfire is an excellent restaurant. I've never had a negative experience there. The food is excellent -- across the board. The servings are generous and the service has always been very good. I typically have the Filet simply because it's that good. They offer a variety of toppings and preparations with it so you can mix it up each time you order it. But I have had their fish (the Halibut is outstanding). They also now offer a bone-in Filet which I'm looking forward to trying on my next visit. An interesting red wine to try is the Seven Daughters blend. It isn't dry like a Cab but finishes very, very smoothly which I prefer with a meal that is loaded with flavors. You can't go wrong here. If you stop by on a whim, you may get lucky and find full menu seating in the lounge. Otherwise, be certain to make reservations early.
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Erin S.
I've had various experiences with Wildfire, but overall I'm a fan. The best parts being the food and drinks. The not so good part being that the service is hit and miss. First the food - every time I've been here I order a steak of some sort. Hey, it's a steakhouse, and I rarely eat steaks, so what do you expect? They've always been juicy, delicious, and cooked well. They have some steak crusts that are to die for too. All the sides I've had have been awesome too, especially the creamed spinach and twice baked potatoes. I had a twice baked potato there once that was the size of my head. I've seriously never seen any kind of potato that big before in my whole life. It must have been 4 lbs. I was eating leftover potato for days... So next, drinks...I am a big martini fan. The first time I went I had their martini flight which was cute and all super tasty. But I totally fell in love with one particular one, the Stormy Night martini. It's soooooooooo delicious. It is my 2nd favorite martini I've ever had (the 1st I talk about in another review). I've spent months and gone through tons of bottles of booze trying to perfect my own version at home (I'm close, but it's just not the same). Needless to say, I have to have quite a few of these martinis whenever I visit Wildfire. On to the service...I've had great servers before, and some that are just...meh. I've found for some reason that it has a lot to do with where you sit in the restaurant. I don't really get it, but it does. I find if you sit in the "main" dining area in front of the kitchen or in a booth, the service is excellent. But they must stick their angry, slow, new, or incompetent servers in the outskirts of the restaurant. I find that this "phenomenon" also has something to do with whether or not you have a reservation. If you made one, you tend to be seated in the inner, good sections. If not, then you go on the outside. Bottom line, make sure you make a reservation, and in the reservation request a booth in the main dining area. That's what I do, and it's been working out. I'm ready for a Stormy Night now...
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Larry P.
Great place for a business dinner or fun night out. Good steaks, chops, seafood. Parmesan crusted flounder was tasty. Filet mignon sampler trio with different crusted tops was excellent. Good salads and sides. Mac and cheese was great. Good local beer on tap and wide assortment of flavored martinis. Overall a good night out.
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Dr. Rocket M.
I would NOT select this location again. Considering price and flavor, there are so many more steakhouse choices, this one was just ok. Great ambience and good food, but nothing stood out for me.
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Lisa H.
We took my parents out for their anniversary on a Friday. They get an A+ for being exact on time with a reservation, and having valet that is only $4. I ordered a sangria tini which was supposed to have sangria, vodka and fruit in it. It had red wine and fruit, no brandy in the sangria and no vodka. My parents ordered Mai Thai and they were very strong but delicious. The bread on the table is very good and warm which is always a plus. We ordered 3 fillet Mignon and a blue crusted fillet all medium. All four steaks came out different colors. Mine was way over done and not pink at all, my husbands was rare (which was fine with him) and my parents we barely medium and closer to well. We did not send them back as they were still good, just not great like you would expect at $30 a plate. The sides were very good the double stuff potato is giant and more then one person can eat. I had the mac and cheese and it was really well done. They did bring out dessert for my parent anniversary which was very nice. We then decided to pig out and each ordered half orders of the snickers ice cream sand which which is snickers ice cream between brownies. The brownies aren't hard like you would think since they are covered in ice cream. My mom got the key lime pie which she said was good, and not over done. My dad got the apple crisp and that was delicious. My husband got the strawberry rhubarb pie and said it was probably store bought. Overall as a steak house your steaks should be perfect every time. It was also really really hot in there and only about 50 outside so it wasn't the outside temp. Lastly it was very loud, too loud for a first date or for a business conversation. I will say we have friends that go often and love it but we won't be back other then for dessert maybe.
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Leslie K.
I received a $50 gift card from my boss and decided to take my husband out since we had never been to Wildfire. We had a reservation for 8:15pm, got there around 7:50pm and were seated just around 8:10pm so while we did wait, it was only because we were there early. I ordered a "Ginger Rodgers" martini - it was FANTASTIC. The martini glasses are huge! Then I decided to go with the special, a parmesan-crusted steak with roasted vegetables, all very fantastic. My husband had the salmon and I think next time we go, I will get that. Service was great, if there was a con, it was that it was really busy but in my opinion that just shows me that they are quite popular, even on a Thursday night. Highly recommended!
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Adam K.
My wife and I went here for date night a couple of weeks ago. We'd never been and were curious, so we went. We made a reservation and were seated quickly. The restaurant was very busy but the service was good. My wife had a steak and I had the cedar plank salmon...both very delicious, the salmon is actually served on a plank of cedar (!) which I'd never seen before. One cool thing we kind of enjoyed is that the grill area is in full view (depending on which part of the restaurant you're seated in) which is very interesting to watch. Not only that, the restaurant has a very homey feeling, very warm, the seats and tables are comfortable and the food, well, that's the best part. For us, two entrees, an appetizer and a couple of drinks each was about $120, so plan on spending a little if you decide to go here.
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Miguel R.
I really like this place. It's been a long time since I've been here - but every time I went to the Oak Brook Mall, and shopped at the store across the way - you know the one..... It's got a pretty color that woman go Gaga over - I stare at the Wild Fire entrance - just thinking of a time I'll go back. Then I drive off and forget. But not this time. I was going to commit and get my favorite 3 mini fillet with different toppings. My personal favorites are the garlic and potatoes ..MMmmmmm. Throw in a twice baked potato and we've got a party in my mouth. However!! Their chopped salad might be the best in the country. No kidding - I love this thing!!! So, if you're ever in Oak brook and you see a man just staring at the doors.... just give him a little nudge - you never know it could make his day!!
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Dennis P.
Wow! That's all I have to say. The best bone-in-ribeye I have ever had. Charcrusted, rare, 20 ounces of heaven. My wife had an excellent prime rib. We had a crab bisque bowl of soup which was very tasty. Creme spinach was my choice of a side. My wife had wonderful roasted vegetables. I asked the waiter to bring parmesan and added it to my smooth creamed spinach, what an idea. Since it was a special date with my wife, we were seated in a nice, secluded and quiet part of the restaurant. Perfect! Had a great experience. We will be going back, I will again order the bone-in-ribeye, rare.
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Amiee L.
Popular place and a good place for bigger groups. I had the pork chops with mushrooms....and it was pretty good. The best thing about my meal was the Mango-tini.....yum! They use mango puree and it really made the "tini" tastes yummy. The downside is that we happen to sit amongst 3 big groups so dinner lasted a little longer then we wanted it to - and there was only 2 of us.
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Adrian J.
Went here with a party of 8 or so and ordered the Club Supper menu which is basically a family style dinner. For starters we got the calamari and chicken & mushroom skewers. The first round of skewers that came out were incredibly salty and dry. We asked for another round with less salt. The second round was decent. For the entrees, we ordered the herb roasted chicken and the prime rib. The chicken was not bad but the prime rib left a lot to be desired. As for the drinks, I ordered a raspberry mojito that had to be one of the worst I've ever had. I told the waitress and she took it off the bill and I got a glass of wine instead. Overall I was not impressed as the price ended up being around $60 a person with drinks and tax. Not worth it at all.
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MJ W.
Wildfire would get 5 stars if they changed one thing. When you order the salmon, please don'e server the smoked piece of wood with it. Our server was good. The food came out quick considering how busy they were. I'd go back.
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Jessica D.
Good tasting food, with seasonal surprises and pleasant decor (if a tad dark) make it a good option when in the area. Service has been spotty on various occasions that I've been with just another person or a group of people. They do not have much for vegetarians but the adult beverages, appetizers and desserts almost make up for it.
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Marty F.
Took the soon-to-be mother in-law, her husband, and my fiance there for a pre-mother's day dinner Friday. There are many choices in the Oakbrook area, and for the money, you can do better than Wildfire, especially if you are in the mood for a perfectly cooked steak, and a really memorable dining experience. I don't know about yourself, but for me, a dinner at a "fancy" restaurant is a once in a while type deal. Something you do for special occasions, events that are a bit more significant than a trip to the local Friday's or OG. I was steered towards Wildfire by four separate people who have had good experiences there. What I ended up with was a steak that was overcooked, an order that was screwed up three separate times without even an apology, and a $187.00 bill. Our server was friendly enough. Three of us ordered the sirloin, which is a pretty straight forward steak as far as the cooking process is concerned. All of us ordered it medium rare, my fiance asking for sauteed mushrooms on top and bearnaise sauce on the side, with mashed potatoes. The steak is supposed to come with garlic fries unless otherwise requested (I specifically stated I wanted the fries). My future mother-in-law ordered the salmon. A food runner brought the order out about fifteen minutes later. My fiance got a steak, without mushrooms. That's one thing, but there was no bearnaise sauce either. We all recieved mashed potatoes. Not that end of the world, either. I told the gentleman about the mistakes, he said that they would get the mushrooms, sauce, and garlic fries out to us right away. A few minutes went by. I don't know about you, but I am not going to leave a sizzling steak on my plate to get cold when I am hungry. We started eating. The food runner didn't come back. After a bit, the server came by to ask how everything was, and we again told her about the mistakes in the order, and she said she would take care of it. Another few minutes went by, and they brought out the mushrooms, sauce, and garlic fries, but by that time we were three quarters of the way through our steaks, which at the edges were inedible (Ok they could have been eaten, but no where near enjoyed. The outside inch and a half or so were well-done, grey and dry, a result most likely of over-searing.) The garlic fries were soggy and kind of gross. The MIL's salmon was overdone and dried out. I am not one to complain at a restaurant, to me it seems kind of low class and if you send something back, who knows what will happen to it in an offended kitchen. You would think that you wouldn't have to at a place like this, paying what you pay. Maybe it was an off-night or whatever, but if you are looking for a dining experience and a safe bet, Gibson's is right around the corner. I have been there and the decor and price is similar, just with better food and service.
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Laura K.
This is my favorite restaurant in the area! Everything I have tried has been wonderful...the coconut shrimp, hot bread and definitely their steaks. I had their Berry Martini for the 1st time and it was awesome. Make sure you make a reservation because the place is always packed.
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Yayo T.
SO we were walking thru Oak Brook court and were FREEZING OUR (insert body part) OFF!! There was no way I was walking further away to grab a bite. We popped in and sat at the bar. I was very happy to see that they have a lunch menu (smaller portions I assume) which is great, because it was only noon-ish and I didn't feel like stuffing my face and blowing $100 on lunch. The meat was cooked to perfection. It was tender, not full of fat, and seasoned to perfection. The mashed potatoes were hot and buttery... definitely not dry. The whole wheat pizza was amazing. The sauce was full of flavor, the crust was delicious, and the cheese was plentiful. The pizza comes with a side salad on the plate, so it's actually a filling choice. Only complaint is that they don't use free range products, but I guess I can't have it all. Bar service was efficient, friendly, and attentive. If you want a delicious meal while walking thru Oak Brook, pop in here for lunch/dinner.
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Robert C.
Visited on 02/15/2012. Filet Mignon was very good. Calamari appetizer was very good (Both dipping sauces were excellent). Wild Raspberry Cosmo martinis were excellent (we had 5 @ $9.75 = $48.75). Received very good service from server, Ruben. Not enough parking, even on a Wednesday evening that we visited. Had to park about a half-mile away and walk. Restaurant is located in very crowded shopping center, so be prepared to park far away from restaurant and walk. Reservations are highly recommended. I would have given 5-stars, but the high-priced drinks and parking situation forced me to lower rating.
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Jon B.
Ok most of the time when you call for a reservation and arrive you still have to wait a while....not here!! love that! Great service check nice warm bread at the table check a melt in your mouth steak wrapped in bacon with horsey sauce priceless!!! Big fan Thanks
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sherry t.
This place must be good if there's at 30-45 min wait on a Monday evening at 7pm. Well, I'm glad we waited. 5 stars for the food. This place sure know how to cook their beef. I had probably one of the best Filet Mignon ever-served rare of course. Wonderful selection of sides. French onion soup is only mediocre. Friend had scallops and she loved it too if you are a nonbeef eater. 3 stars for the service. Long waits in between meals confused waitress and waiter forgetting orders. Had 2 separate people come to our table to take our orders.
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Mariko Y.
I will make this short. I got the prime-rib 10 oz.. Asked for a medium-rare, but what came was a little too rare. Portions of the steak were ok, the middle portion fell a little too dry. I didn't really like the horseradish sauce that came with it, so I asked the waiter for some peppercorn cream sauce, which was excellent. The roasted vegetables came a little too burnt, if I should say? But I ate it anyway because the mushrooms brussel sprouts were extra yum. I forgot to mention about the chopped salad.. It was fresh, and I liked it a lot. The bleu cheese dressing and vinegraitte went well with it. Keylime pie was delicious, the chocolate pies were a little too sweet.
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Tessa G.
I had been here once or twice before my visit the other day. However, it is always years between my visits, so I'm glad I recently checked it out again. And boy, did I go hungry! So I always get tempted to pull up the menu on my phone while we are on the way to any restaurant where I'm not well versed with what they have. It always takes me such a long time to figure out what I want to be eating and I figure it will be a time saver. However, this time, my counterpart and I both wanted to be surprised. So the five of us were seated (I went with my counterpart, his parents, and a family friend) and we got the huge menus handed to us. I can say that everything was reasonably priced and the options sounded delicious. I can clearly remember that we scarfed down three servings of bread before we finally settled on what to get for our entrees. The bread is delicious and served warm, which is always a huge perk. They serve two kinds; an onion style bread and a dark raisin bread. It's hard not to consume a large amount, especially if you're there while extremely hungry on a Friday night where you know it will take awhile. The service was really good, it was pretty crowded and we were also really choosy and un-decisive, but we all ended up being extremely satisfied with our meal. For our appetizer, we got calamari and passed it around. It was decent, not the best I'd ever had, but it did just fine and I opted out of a house salad, but my counterpart got a Caesar salad and for an extra $3.00 they add grilled chicken that looked phenomenal. For our actual meal; I got a petite filet, medium well, with a BBQ rubbed sweet potato. Both were delicious, the steak was a tad more pink than I would have preferred, but it WAS succulent, and it was probably for the best that I got a little heme-protein ;) I actually found myself craving it again the next day. I wish I could eat filet way more often than I do. It was something we ate all the time when I lived at my parents house. I miss that. What I liked about the sweet potato was that it came with a side of cinnamon. I don't normally like to douse my sweet potatoes in cinnamon, but it was a nice touch! My counterpart got the mushroom stuffed salmon, which happened to be the Friday special. He loves salmon and mushrooms so it was a perfect combination for him and it definitely left him with a full stomach. His dad's best friend also got the salmon special, his dad ordered ribs, and his mom ordered scallops that looked delicious. I really think that I would have been satisfied with anything I ordered here, food wise. I ordered a tanqueray and tonic with FOUR limes. Instead, he out did me and totally brought me a PLATE of them. Yep, all were used. I love numerous limes to top off my G&T. This one was good and strong too. You can't complain about that. His mom got a Lemon Drop martini, which looked cute and she said it was really good. This place was delicious, but it's an occasion place or maybe a great spot to go for a nice lunch. Check it out if you're looking for some good steak/seafood in the area.
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William K.
I can understand other yelper's reticence about Wildfire. It has its obvious flaws. Um, so what's with the 5 yelp stars, Bill? Well, I'll tell you. Wildfire has my favorite burger of all-time. I rassled one up for lunch last weekend. Get their regular burger and ask for the horseradish topping, like the do for their filets. Yum. Sit at the bar and enjoy it with a beer. Plan time for a nap afterward. You can figure this stuff out, right? He he. BTW, the filet with the horseradish has a strip of bacon around it. Ay carumba! You can order that if you're going to Wildfire for dinner. So, #1 burger = 5 yelp-stars. horse and radish... yow, bill
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Rachel J.
I remember when this place had top notch service, a higher standard of cleanliness, and good food. Bizzare how things have changed. I walked in on a Sunday night at 7 to a 45 minute wait. The lobby was totally crowded and extremely cold. Eh--not that big a deal, right? We were entertained by the other patrons getting thier buzz on, and then berating the hostess for the wait. The hostess was able to hold her own for the most part. When a small table opened up in the bar, we had a seat--but not for long. One of the chairs (thankfully nobody sat on it) had something disgusting all over it. Not sure what it was, but we didn't want to be near it. I did alert a staff member about it, so hopefully it was taken care of. By the time that was over, it was time to be seated for dinner. We were taken to a cramped table. I was annoyed as we had passed 35 open booths--but I understood they were busy and had to spread people out into different sections. Our server arrives to take drink orders. His extremely thick accent and supersonic rate of speech is hard to decifer, but we all work together to figure out what he is saying. 20 min later the drinks arrive. Grrrrrr. After we had ample time to look at the menu, the waiter drops off the daily specials. Grrrrrr. Finally, our menu selections are made, and we order. I am sad to report that the herb chicken was dry and flavorless. Grrrrr. After this sub par meal, we get up to leave and discover mashed potato and other various food stuck to the wall near our table. The bathroom was filthy too. What the HELL wildfire? You cannot charge $20 for crap roasted chicken AND be disgusting. One or the other!!!!!
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roxanne c.
This is the best place around to get a juicy fabulous tasting steak. They have always cooked it to perfection every time I've been here. If anyone mentions going out for a steak, there is no other suggestion I throw out there because I've gone to plenty of other steakhouse and this one definitely tops all. The whole menu is fabulous. They have the best desserts. To make things more perfect, they have a great wine selection.
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Cristina T.
Pretty good for a go-to meal when you are in the Oak Brook area. There are so many places there to choose from, but Wildfire has a great selection of meats, fish and chicken. I came here with a group on a Wednesday night and it was packed! I could not believe how many people were there, but it added to the upbeat atmosphere of the place. Food came out pretty fast, but sometimes I felt that our table was neglected. Our waiter brought out the wrong beers and failed to ask the women at the table what they would like to order first. I had the cedar plank salmon and it was perfect! My side was the bbq rubbed sweet potato that constrasted well with the brown sugar on the side. For dessert we had the oversized caramel apple pie a la mode. Delcious, but I think it may have been bigger than my entree! Since this is a Lettuce Entertain you restaurant, I will be back many times to come!
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Sophia S.
Went here on a whim and it was actually a surprise. Loved the food but service wasn't so great. I ordered the 3 filet medallion with horseradish, parmesan, and bleu cheese crust. It was very nicely cooked. Caesar salad was ok wasn't anything special with little dressing. The boyfriend ordered a new york steak and he loved it. Food was good but again the service was very slow and unattentive. If we hadn't had a glass of alcohol I think I would've been more impatient with them. Overall would go again maybe at a less busy time.
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Josh S.
Listen to me. I bought a fillet mignon, not a fillet migNOT hot. First they gave me my entree within 3 minutes of receiving my appetizers! And to top it off, the steak was freakin cold! The plate was cold, it was definetly sitting somewhere for some other reason other than me ordering it. So I sent it back , they brought me another one. But basically told me to go screw myself. The manager didn't even apologize for trying to push something sitting in their window on me. He just came to me with the new steak and was like here is a new one. I still don't understand how my entrees came up so rapidly but were cold. It boggles my mind. Normally I wouldn't care, if it was a fresh steak, but I basically felt like I was being treated like their bitch. So I decided to come on yelp and bitch. Wild fire downtown is great , oak brook blows.
4 stars for the steak 0 star for the service!!! There was an Asian waitress who was rude and inpatient ONLY to us. She talked to tables next us with manners and look at them when talking. I think it is very important when u LOOK at others when talking other than LOOK up to the cling or LOOK outside windows! But she just looked around when talking all the time. Then, there are no foxes and knives in our table and we politely request once, however, it did not work, then we request twice. Fine, it did not work neither. Then we had to ask for those things from another waiter who was very nice and gentle. We were very happy to have the dinner and try to forget the poor service. What made us more angry is when we finished our dinner and checked. The waitress came and gave us the bill, saying" guys, just select one of them( pointing three suggested gratuities below the bill)", well, even we have Asian appearance, we KNOW one should pay the gratuities in restaurant to thank for being well treated by the waiter or waitress! And why we are treated so differently with rudeness?!!!!! Although we were angry, we paid the gratuity and my friend said to me he felt sorry and would never come to this restaurant in oak brook mall again.
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Allison T.
My husband and I have been wanting to try out wildfire for awhile now. I received an email for the Bell's Brewery dinner and thought this would be the perfect time to try it out. What an awesome event!! The food and beer pairings were AWESOME and the service was great! We can't wait to go back!
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Ellen B.
I had dinner w my sister last night and our salads were excellent! I had a grilled chicken Caesar and it was one of the best I've had anywhere! I also ordered a side of steamed broccoli and they prepare it with lemon and spices and its yummy!
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Jimmy W.
So I've been to Wildfire many times over the years. Some days are better than others but it is a fun place to eat & drink for sure. On this last visit we had the wood roasted mussels. They are good here but small. Seems no one has nice meaty ones like we used to get years ago. I got the French Onion Soup. It was really good! A nice broth with a bit of salt and sweet coming through. This was the best I've had in the last 4 spots I've ordered from. For dinner we had the coffee rubbed Bison filet cooked Rare plus, it was perfect! I was surprised how tender it was, the rub does not overpower the meat, very nice. Also got a lobster tail on the side. It was small but cooked perfectly. It came parmesan crusted which I think is too strong a topping. So I mixed it with the redskin mashed potatoes, a great combo, parm mashed! Deserts here are good and shareable so leave some room!
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Leonard W.
Salmon. Stuff mushroom salmon (not the planked salmon). Order it, eat it, and enjoy it! Best dish from this place. (and I've tried over 20 )
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Ann R.
Today is my birthday I wanted to try something different. Wildfire is a very popular place, I figured I would give it a shot ion a Sunday evening . I made a reservation on Opentable and was taken immediately. John was our server and even though it was pretty crowded I felt like an important food critic. I was given star treatment. The French onion soup was so delicious and the prime rib with horseradish sauce was fatty but in a GOOD way. I also had the mushroom crusted pork chops, whoa they melted in my mouth. I definitely would return for a special occasion or "just because".
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Nick R.
I came to this one located in Oak brook with my girlfriend, mom, and dad for dinner to celebrate me graduating college. When we came here the waiter was kind, curtious, and he knew about the food here. I have gone to another wildfire and even though this one was booked solid, it was way better than the other one. It was better by their service here as well as their food. The quality in their steak was amazing. I ordered the T-bone and I was very satisfied with the result of that meat. My family, my girlfriend, and I had an amazing time and they made it a great memory for me.
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Joe P.
I've been here many times. I've had countless items such as the arugula salad, bison burger, and of course the filet medallions with their respective garnishes. I was brought in tonight for dessert. I chose carryout and the guys were very friendly and prompt. Thanks so much. Great food.
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Erin H.
I have been here numerous times and each time it is absolutely wonderful! I have never been disappointed. The service is great and the food is even better! The atmosphere is sophisticated and classy and, in my opinion, best for evening meals. I will say that if you do plan a night out to Wildfire be prepared to spend some money. It definitely isn't the cheapest option but it is most certainly worth every dollar. I would advise to make a night out Wildfire for date night or for out with friends or family for a special occasion. I wouldn't advise bringing children.
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Suzanne Z.
I see my yelp friends have mixed feelings about this place, so here is my 0.02-- I loved it! We were 15 minutes late to our reservation (this damn weather needs to quit!) but were still seated promptly. Waters appeared seconds later, as did our waitress. The place is a little crowded, a little loud, but the atmosphere is cheery and warm. It created a cozy vibe. I ordered the white wine flight ($11.25) because I was feeling fancy, and it actually ends up being a pretty good deal- by the end of it it's like having 2 glasses of wine over 4 samples, but no single glass of wine on the menu was less than $7. Score!! Their sauvignon blanc option was my fav! Complementary bread was served, which was fresh and mostly warm. We kind of wanted to take the extra home, but they took it away at the end (should've asked to wrap it up!) I ordered the medallion trio, cooked medium. They have about 8 crust options to choose from, so I chose parmesan, double-baked potato and mushroom. My date swapped the mushroom for bernaise. The parmesan was cheesy and buttery, the potato one was bacon-y and delicious, and the mushroom tasted like delicious thanksgiving stuffing! Yummmmmm. I had a small forkful of my date's bernaise topping- bold spice flavor, but not a flavor I was familiar with. It was his fav, though. I was happy with my 3 choices, the potato topping being the best. The meat was cooked less than medium though, and a little rare for my taste. The meat came with a side so I opted for MORE potatoes- au gratin to be specific. Super cheesy, decadent, with a charred (in a good way) top. I'm glad I didn't calorie check any of this food before I ate it... it was definitely as rich in calories as it was in flavor! Their desserts looked as amazing as can be, but there was no room for dessert. Maybe next time. Can anyone tell me how they 'freeze dry' or whatever it is they do to the desserts (dry ice, hair spray??)? They have to be real food, right? But the ice cream sits out all night and never melts. This was a hot topic of discussion over dinner. Service remained friendly and consistent throughout the entire meal. One tip, if taking home leftovers of something in a sauce- pay attention. They scooped a lot of the sauce into my leftover box, and my distracted self didn't realize. I ended up with a hole in the paper bag, which the potatoes fell out of (they stayed in their container, thank goodness!) and a mess on my coat. That's my fault, not theirs though. Thanks for the fancy evening, wildfire!
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Jennifer B.
Yummy!!! Is all I can say. I am visiting Chicago for business and it was walking distance from my hotel. Their chop salad is a MUST try!!! They are overly staffed (in a good way) I had a man come by and refilled my water. There was another that came and took my finished dishes and my personal waiter (was going to say server, but that sounded crass haha :o ) was friendly too. Steak anywhere is not cheap and this place might be a little more expensive than a Long Horn steak but totally worth the $$$. The flavor is impeccable (which does not hold a light to a LH steak) and that salad- yum-O! Couldn't resist. Had to mention the salad again. Would definitely recommend this restaurant!!
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Eric S.
One of the best LEYE restaurants and a personal favorite of mine. Of the 6 or 7 times I've been here, not once have I had a bad meal/dining experience. The food is always impeccable and the service is typically top-notch. TGIF dinner here on Good Friday (4/3/15) was no exception. The interior has a decidedly warm feel to it, posh without being overtly snobbish. I like the 'open kitchen' design, and several of my favorite restaurants feature this (here's looking at you, Claim Jumper). The low lighting environs set the mood perfectly for this upscale chophouse. Our server wasn't particularly engaging, but he knew his stuff and took fine care of us. On my most recent excursion here I went all-surf-no-turf: shrimp & crab bisque to start, then the seafood sampler--which came with cedar-planked salmon in a bbq glaze, a jumbo lump crabcake, and two large coconut shrimp. I got scalloped potatoes as my side, no complaints there. The cocktail I ordered was made with jalapeno-infused tequila, ginger beer, fresh lime and a chipotle sugar rim (something reminiscent of a moscow mule, I think). Other times I've had the filet medallion trio with bernaise, hollandaise, and blue cheese crust, which was to-die for. All their cuts of meat are USDA prime, I believe, so the quality is uncompromised. Nothing here is cheap, but if you're considering a dinner date you probably already know this. $$$ / $$$$ easily. Highly recommended for special occasions, because let's face it--our budgets realistically allow exemplary meals like this only once in a great while.
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Christopher R.
TIP - if you get a reservation, request that they seat you anywhere but the Ellington room. The Good - the service was excellent. The staff was friendly and made an effort to engage. Our server provided an excellent wine recommendation. The Bad - While the steaks were excellent and well prepared, some of the sides were underwhelming. Someone in our party ordered scalloped potatoes, and he got the smallest possible scoop on the side - like two bites worth. My father ordered a surf and turf combo, filet and sea scallops. There were four tiny sea scallops that maybe weighed two ounces delivered in the meal. Kind of ridiculous to pay top dollar for a combination plate and have half of the combination fall short. The Ugly - We were seated in the Ellington room. The Ellington room is back to back tables. Our table was so close to neighboring tables that we were unable to sit at some ends of our table due to proximity. Anytime someone in that room needs to get up to use the bathroom, people at neighboring tables were getting up to make a path for them. Normally you expect a romantic and relaxed atmosphere at a steak house - not something on par with a high school cafeteria. I love Wildfire Chicago, but I did not find the same quality of design and care to food portions at the Oak brook location. I would recommend trying to find another, better steak house in the area above Wildfire Oak brook.
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Timothy B.
Wildfire had a 35-40 minute wait on a Monday evening, after the wait to be seated we had to wait to be greeted at our table because our waiter was working a nearby large party. Drinks showed up quickly but giving our order took awhile. The steaks we ordered came cooked to perfection with a blue cheese crust. The mixed vegetables were excellent. Overall I would come back here but would be more vocal about the service.
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Kavita S.
We went to Wildfire in Oak Brook with my family for our parents' anniversary dinner. I must say the atmosphere was hip and the entire restaurant was alive...filled with lots of happy faces and sounds on a Friday night! We had a reservation and got seated right away. The staff was very attentive, even though it was very busy that night. They even honored a special request and brought out the flourless chocolate cake with a candle on it to make the anniversary celebration more special! All of the items on the menu were great, except for one, hence the 4 stars. We started with the spinach and artichoke fondue and 2 of the oven baked pizzas (all were very good). I ended up getting the scallops, which were delicious. Two of my family members did order the tavern fish sandwich, and this was a huge disappointment. The fish was not fresh, and it had a very unpleasant odor. I would describe it as the frozen battered fish you get a supermarket, but the taste and smell was about 10 times worse than that. Maybe it was just an odd day for the fish sandwich, but I would definitely stay away from that the next time we go. Other than that, do visit Wildfire in Oak Brook for a very high quality dining experience.I will definitely be returning!
Went there last night. I really enjoyed my meal. We had calamari, and it was fresh and tender. Come of the best fried calamari I have had. And it was not overly breaded. I had Copper River Salmon, and the serving size was excellent, and it was done just right. The salmon was very fresh, and the fingerling potatoes a mixed grilled veggies were great. Prices were very reasonable. My buddy had a small chopped salad with chicken. Small is huge. He raved about it. Since I stay in the area for business, I will definitely be back. Looking forward to the next visit.
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Natalie D.
Just had lunch here with the sister the other day. We walked in and were told the wait would be 15 min but then we were seated right away! In a fabulous booth!! Yay We shared the broiled cheese burger which was yummy! And we shared a ceasar salad which was solid. Server was pleasant and efficient and attentive. Unfortunately we were seated in what felt like a major hallway by the kitchen but it was ok.
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Adrienne B.
Well well.. Came here for dinner with 2 friends. First... They sit us in a booth with the air conditioner right above us! It was pretty disappointing having cold air blown on you for 2.5 hours! So.. To start this has been one of the longest dinners I have ever had! I loved being with my friends but the service was incredibly slow! Not sure if they were short staffed but it was pretty ridiculous! It took 20 minutes to bring out 3 drinks. 2 of the 3 drinks were wine. It doesn't take too long to pour wine into a glass. Next.. We put in an appetizer for the chopped salad! It took about a half hour to receive that! The chopped salad was delicious though! No complaint on the food! Amazing salad! However.. By the time we have finished our salad our waitress still didn't take our dinner order! Finally... I ordered the filet trio! It was cooked medium just the way I like my meat! This is a great option for an entree! The Filets were tender and full of flavor. I also ordered the side of roasted vegetables which was a plus! Dessert.. Again took about 30 minutes to just order! We had the carrot cake which was fabulous! Overall.. Food was great.. Service was slow slow slow! I will be back.. But hopefully next time my 3 star review can change into 4 stars!
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Gary O.
This is a place I don't get to often enough. I love the steak salad. The wine flights are outstanding. The wait staff is always courteous and attentive.
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Quin T.
They have an incredible veggie burger that is made in house and the cottage fries are irresistible. The deserts also look heavenly, but I was being a good girl this evening so I decided not to indulge. I also love that this place is part of Lettuce Entertain You. My boyfriend had the broccoli with lemon and coconut shrimp and they were both excellent dishes.
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Heidi B.
I stopped in for a drink and an appetizer. I was there before a dinner so the restaurant was not crowded. We sat at the bar and the bartender poured our drinks right away. She explained the happy hour specials were offered until 5:00 pm during the week. We ordered the wild mushroom pizza- very good!! The bartender seemed attentive and made sure our drinks were filled. We did not eat dinner on this visit but I know the food is very good from previous visits. I would recommend stopping into Wildfire next time you're at Oak Brook and need a shopping break/glass of wine!
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Melanie B.
I chose Wildfire because my brother was in our party and he has celiac disease. --they have a gluten free menu. He gets nervous with trying new places, fearing there's going to be a cross-contamination because he has such severe reactions to gluten. When we got there, he chickened out and decided to forgo eating entirely. He just feared they didn't take GF as seriously as he needs them to. We had 4 out of 5 from our party there. BIL is not from Chicago and arriving from Midway. --Google maps was not his friend last night. But because he was running late, they wouldn't seat our party. By 9 pm we were starving and forced to wait in the entrance. This BUGGED. I would have been happy with just a freaking glass of water. What I tried and what I liked: Chopped salad. I liked the chopped salad. I didn't love it like Morton's or Ruth's Chris'. But I did like it. The wontons were a different addition but they worked. Salmon. I nearly always order salmon. They didn't ask me how I wanted it prepared. I like my salmon on the slightly underside of medium. It was cooked more than I prefer but certainly not overcooked. BIL had the pork chop. He said it was one of the best he's had. Cooked perfectly. Great flavor. Daughter ordered coconut shrimp. It drives me nuts when she orders fried food, but I digress. She loved it. A lot. Husband ordered the 10 oz filet. It came sitting on a piece of toast. Very, very weird to me. Banana Coconut Cream Pie delivered. I don't normally eat things like that. --Gotta maintain the waistline! ;) It was worth the splurge. Gooey crust that was like a better version of a mounds candy bar, banana cream piled high and perfectly sweetened, generous amount of toasted coconut. Worth every calorie. If I'm doing some shopping in the area, I'd return but I would never go out of my way to eat here. Although, their banana cream pie might tempt me.
Unimpressed is my word for Wildfire. The food lacks brilliance and flavor. It's just ok. Perhaps I need to stick with a restaurant's signature item when I order to truly enjoy the meal. The porterhouse was certainly at the bottom of my Chicago area steak list. That ranking is not due to my overcooked and re-fired steak either. Wildfire is simply not the place for the best steak. It was a moist steak on the filet side and dry on the strip side. The flavoring, however, was bland. For a flavorful topping, you must pay extra for a sauce or crust. The service was great. The management and servers work to ensure that the customer is satisfied. Their attentiveness was worth the 19% tip. My wife enjoyed the martini flight. The flourless chocolate cake was decent, and acceptable as free. I would never pay for it.
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David C.
7 of us for dinner here. You can tell just by the name it's going to have a western, wooden-beamed, fireplace look and feel, and it does. Appetizers were fine, calamari and shrimp cocktails; plus their French onion soup is apparently memorable, although I didn't try it. Steaks for everyone were excellent, I had the bone-in 12 oz. filet and it was a stellar cut of beef; the sides were pretty good, no complaints here (creamed spinach and potatoes au gratin), but also definitely not on par with Ruth Chris or Jeff Ruby's sides. Desserts were really wonderful: fresh fruit, hot fudge sundaes, and the pie trio were all good (or at least looked good), no issues and really a treat. The only missing component was the 3-star mediocre service; clearly not trained to dote on their clients, they'd never have gotten more than 15% from me, but I wasn't paying the bill. Overall somewhere between a 3 & 4, but since the service was so mediocre I'm giving it a 3. Call me Mr. Miser but if a steak is 42 bucks I want better than Ponderosa-style service. They need to step up their levels of dining service.
I have been here a handful of times since I always seem to have a gift card to use. The only reason why I give it 2 stars is the fact that I cut my thumb on a piece of glass from their glass (which I showed the waitress) and they only offered me a band aid and a fresh drink. The manager didn't come over and talk to me and there was nothing comped on the check (they could have at least comped my diet coke). I as expecting more from Lettuce Entertain you.. maybe I will go to one of their many other places next time. Food was excellent.. Bison burger, halibut, bean burger, tomato soup... but dang the management
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Melody C.
This place is amazing. My boyfriend doesn't like anything that isn't pizza or mac n cheese from a box, and he especially doesn't like steak. However, we came here for our anniversary last night and he ordered a filet mignon and fell in love with every bite more and more. He's also very picky about the salads he eat but he loved their ceaser. He loved the food so much that i gave him half of my filet mignon that i couldn't finish. My boyfriend usually brings us to steak houses because i like steaks and he doesn't. While i didn't enjoy the steak too much but loved the french onion soup and lobster tail. I was happy we were able to go to a restaurant that we both enjoyed. The waiter was also amazing. He was very attentive and came at the right times every time. When he knew it was our anniversary, he gave us a free chocolate molten cake. great service and we definitely plan on coming back.
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Dave S.
We took my Dad here for Father's Day. We have never been to this location either so it was going to be treat for everyone and that is exactly what it turned out to be. We started out with the Wood oven baked pretzels and oven roasted crab cakes as an appetizer. They were both very good and was excellent way to start our meal. Now for the main course I had a petite NY Strip Steak. I agree it was petite compared to their regular cut but it was still rather hearty in and of itself and was a great size considering we had appetizers. It was very flavorful and cooked exactly the way I wanted it! The service was great from the time we walked in to the time we left. Our server was very helpful and knowledgeable. I fI had to find a negative and this is a stretch, but it just seemed that the dining room was very cramped but that was not a big deal to me at all as every table was full
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Amy R.
I've loved Wildfire since it opened in Oakbrook Mall and it has become a favorite spot for birthday celebrations in my family. This past weekend we went for the husband's big three-six (holy crap he's old!) and the experience was as lovely as ever. This past time, I had an amazing extraordinarily dirty gin martini (that's actually how I ordered it... Classy, I am not) and the french onion soup to begin. This french onion soup is out of this world. My mom has begged for the recipe for ages because I love it so much, to no avail. I know it must have sherry wine in it but the rest remains a mystery. Magic? Who knows, but I love it. For entrees we all chose the filet medallion trio, accompanied by three delicious crusts of your choosing (horseradish, parmesan, and bleu cheese for this gal) and a side (I went all out with the double stuffed baked potato for a little extra coin and a lot of extra gluttony). The steak is consistently melt in your mouth tender and cooked to perfection. The medallions are small, but the meat is very rich and I am consistently stuffed upon ordering this special. The baked potato doesn't exactly taste hand crafted and home cooked, but it's loaded with cheddar flavor and gets the job done. I love that they bring out a small molten chocolate cake for the birthday boy or gal, but don't make a horrific show of singing aloud. I know a lot of the reviews here state that their air of class is all smoke and mirrors, and maybe I'm fooled by it, but I do think they do chain restaurants in a more sophisticated manner than the standard chain establishments, and find that the Wildfire and Maggiano's of the world are sort of a nice middle ground between Chili's and Morton's - you can sure spend a lot, but it can be worthwhile, too.
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Tracy E.
My family and I visited WF this past Sunday. We had reservations for 7:15pm, celebrating my daughters 17th birthday. I have been raving to the 4 other family members on how great Wildfire is, so that's where my daughter chose to go for her bday dinner. We arrived at 6:45, got seated right away in the room off of the main dining area. We waited 10 minutes for our waitress to come to the table. She didn't even ask for our drink order, just do we know what we are having? I said no, we need time, but I will just have water and then I preceeded to ask everyone else at the table what they would like to drink.My brother in law informed her we were celebrating my daughters golden birthday. Sat there another 10 minutes, no bread and butter, no drinks. She came back asking to take our order, still no drinks in hand. I told her we were going to do the club menu, gave her our appetizers, salads and then asked for bread and butter (20 min has passed now) She said ok, came back with 1 beverage, so my brother in law asked for his again. She said "oh yah" Still no bread and butter, so I asked again. FINALLY a bus boy brought us our bread and butter, after about 30 min of sitting down already. She passed by our table so I informed her we knew what entrees we wanted- she took our order and left. We received our appetizers. We waited another 15 min for the salads to come out. She never came to refill our drinks, check if we needed more appetizers. It was 815pm and we still had not received our main course, after being there for an hour and 20 min, I try not to complain, but we were so aggravated at this point, so I went to the front desk and asked for a manager. Not sure his name, but he was skinny, dark hair, looked under 40. I explained how I brought people there that have never been there before and the service was horrible, his only response was "I'll check with the kitchen" After 5 minutes the main course was served. As soon as our waitress came to the table I asked for another serving of the filet and mac and cheese (I figured since it took an hour and a half for this to come I better order it now) She replied back with an attitude- "well, how many" I said for the 6 we are paying for. She didn't say anything, just walked away. We received our other order in a reasonable amount of time, the food was delicious as always. Then came dessert- we ordered, I expected her to come back with the candle and brownie for my daughter. She dropped of the desserts and walked away- no candle, no happy birthday. She then brought the check. My brother in law went up and complained, so after half of our party was outside and the bill was paid, she brought her a brownie w ice cream, and said "it's been a crazy day" so 2 of us sang to her. This really was one of the worse service experiences I/We have ever experienced and for the price you spend at Wildfire, I think it is expected to have an awesome experience. The food at Wildfire is some of the best but the service we experienced for such a special occasion was horrible, and put a damper on the night, so I had to write a review. Server- Linda S Chk 1635- 8/16/15 Check amt- $249.39
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Maria M.
I was extremely excited to go out to a good steak restaurant with my best friend and her daughter. We were shopping in the area and Wild fire sounded perfect. We walked in and the hostess said it would be a 30 minute wait. No problem! It didn't even take that long before our pager went off. We walked back up to the hostess and my friends daughter tried handed the girl the pager. She looked at her like she was covered in mudd and didn't want to get dirty. So I grabbed the pager and handed it to her. I thought the whole purpose of the hostess was to smile, greet and friendly towards the customers coming in. She acted like she didn't want anything to do with us so she passed us off on another girl to show us our seats. Ok brushed that off. We sat down it took about 10 minutes for our waiter to come to our table we got our drinks in but when it was time to order our food our waiter was nowhere to be found. We had to ask another waitress to find our waiter to order. I had an appetizer that was called " bison meatballs" I've had bison before and those meatballs were not bison. Big disappointment. Our actual steaks were ok but not worth the wait, price or poor poor service. I recommend not going to this location and I will never eat there again. Only thing that was great was my martini flight and the very nice bus boy.
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Krystle H.
Overpriced and underwhelming. My fiance and I chose to come to this restaurant for his birthday. We had heard good things from family so thought we'd give it a try. We knew it was on the pricey side which made us raise our expectations. I almost wish we hadn't done that. We both ordered the bone-in ribeye with mac n cheese. The steak was cooked to our liking but the flavor was nothing special. The mac n cheese was horrible. Neither of us enjoyed it. It was very lackluster and quite dry. We did enjoy the complimentary bread and butter served to us before our meal. However, our bill was just under $100 before the tip. So we paid all that money for just a steak and mac n cheese with a pop? We can go to one of the other chain steakhouses and get an appetizer, bone-in ribeye with lots of flavor, 2 sides we actually enjoy, pop, and complimentary bread for roughly $60. We will never return to this restaurant because it is simply not worth the money or the drive to get there.
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Stacey R.
Three friends had a great dinner tonight. Food was cooked to perfection. We had the BBQ chicken and ribs, trio filet mignon with different crusts and the petite filet mignon with horseradish crust. Our server Anthony provided excellent service, best I've had in years.
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Bobby S.
The food was the best I've ever had. I ordered a Porterhouse Medium with Redskin mashed potatoes and it came out so quickly, and was still perfectly cooked! My Girlfriend got her BBQ chicken at the same time and we enjoyed every second we were there! Our waiter Ron was excellent; polite, informative and very attentive! He's one of the best waiters I've had anywhere! Defiantly worth the money you spend! 5 stars easy! Will definatly be back! Hopefully Very Soon!! Congrats to Ron for becoming a new Grandpa too!
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Vinh N.
Was at reverse happy hour (9pm-close). Was very easy to find seats for our group of 7. The servers are always super nice and patience Love the clams, spinach artichoke dip and scallops. The price is also very good. Love the atmosphere and it's always clean and great service
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Courtney H.
I can't believe I haven't reviewed Wildfire before! I truly do love this restaurant. However, it can be hit or miss. This review is on my most recent experience, last Thursday. I made a reservation a few weeks before for a girl's dinner. They sat us in the bar; now, this has never happened to me before and I did not like it. It was a cramped booth, way too loud and I feel like you don't get enough attention from the server. I started with the house salad, which is always a good choice here. I then got the filet medallion trio, which is usually what I get here. I got the horseradish crust, the parmasean crust and the bleu cheese crust. I also upgraded my side to the double baked potato. I asked that my steaks be very well done and it was still slightly pink, but I ate it anyway. The potato was HUGE! I could have shared with my whole table. Dessert is always good here, but we opted not to partake this time around.
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lorry t.
My favorite place to eat. Everything from the salad to the steak and fish n baked potatoes.....I love this place, food is not over priced and taste like a million bucks! Waiters are also very friendly, never had a bad experience here.
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Katie M.
I am a HUGE Wildfire fan!! The food is fantastic, great drinks I have never ever been disappointed.
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Paula B.
Food was good. Service was horrible! Had a 5:00 reservation. They put our large party at the tiniest corner table. We barely fit around the table. When we asked to be moved we were told nothing else was available despite a room full of empty tables. Tried to order a beer and was told they were out of their advertised special. Tried to order one of the specials and was told they were out of it (5:00 dinner seating, really?) They were taking our plates out from under us before we had finished our meals. I just didn't get all the hype. Their prices are up there with Gibson's and Ruths, and the food is no better. I will stick with the old stand bys!
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Vanessa G.
Went to Wildfire for my birthday and I must say I had a great experience. Made reservations which is something you need to do considering it's always busy. To start off I ordered their martini flight which I really enjoyed, especially the stormy night martini. For appetizer ordered the baked pretzels which were really good only thing that was not that great was the cheese wiz cheese sauce. Could've been better. For dinner I ordered the NY Strip Steak. The steak was so delicious and cooked perfectly. Seems like most places can't cook a steak medium but Wildfire succeeded. Towards the end of the meal the lovely server brought me a little birthday dessert with a candle which was very thoughtful and the perfect size. Overall the food was great and service was spot on. I would definitely come back to try other dishes.
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Kelly K.
We went to Wildfire on 5/9 for our Anniversary. 1st time here. IF you do not make a reservation through OPEN TABLE be prepared for a VERY LONG wait. The wait time for the couple, that walked in behind us, was 3 HOURS... At 5:15 PM on a Saturday Night.But, they do have Pagers & the ability to Text when your Table is ready! We were seated in the Bar Area...which is just too congested...in my opinion. You could barely move to leave this area. It is loud inside but not overly chaotic. The food was top notch. I eat Gluten Free. I am not allergic but sensitive. The GF choices are many. Far more than the Average Restaurant offering GF Options. My Lemon Pepper Chicken was Fabulous. I wasn't thrilled about the 5 Grain Wild Rice. They make their own GF Bread. It was wonderful with No Additional Charge. My Husband had Filet Medallions encrusted with Potato...Parmesan.....Au Gratin Potatoes.Awesome. I had Fiji Water. A Big Bottle..$3.95 which is very reasonably priced considering I have gotten smaller bottles for more money. Free Refills on Soda. They brought out a Mini Flourless Chocolate Cake with Ice Cream for us. I asked for a side order of Au Gratin Potatoes to bring home with my leftover chicken and was not charged for them:-). Our Server went through a whole list of food and drink recommendations when we sat down. She was very attentive, knowledgeable and friendly. We were quite impressed overall...from beginning to end. We were 30 minutes late for our reservation. My husband the restaurant was by Nordstrom..so that's where he parked...NOT...it is close to Neiman-Marcus...Barnes & Noble etc. Well, he is not someone to stop and ask for directionsSo we had a long mixed up walk to get here.MEN! But, they did not make us wait once we did arrive like some places have done. I did call to inform them we would be late
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Mary S.
I came to Wildfire for a friend's birthday celebration and while we had a fun time celebrating, the staff knew nothing and was ill-prepared for a party of 15. Apparently, to secure such a large table (which actually ended up being two tables and we couldn't all sit together) we had to pay an "event" fee of which I believe was 5% of our bill. My friend also had to pre-order some appetizers, which I thought was unnecessary because we all would have probably ordered more individually than the minimum that our contact told her we had to order. We also only had one waiter for both tables. He did his best but we obviously needed a second person helping out. On one occasion my side salad came with the wrong dressing so he took the wrong one, leaving me with a plain salad, and never came back with the right dressing. I finally had to ask a bus boy after about 10 minutes. Another time, when our food arrived, a friend didn't have any utensils and again asked our waiter for a set. We ended up taking a set off another table but the waiter never did come back with utensils for her. The food was good but because they wanted us served all at the same time none of our food was hot or even warm when we got it. Gross. It also took us 2 1/2 hours to have our entire meal, I think in large part because the service was so slow in only having one waiter and because the organization of appetizers, sides, entrees was off. I definitely would not recommend this place for a large group, they don't seem able to handle it.
(2)
Lin R.
Excellent food & service I ordered the horse radish crusted prime rib with Mac & cheese #delisiousness
(5)
Shin M.
My coworkers ordered from here on a Tuesday night at 5:30pm. There were probably like 10-15 orders and this restaurant is literally across the street from our bldg. We did not get our food until 7:45pm. That's 2 hours and 15 minutes!!! Most of us had already finished our work by like 6 and were just sitting around waiting for the food! I heard one of the reasons things were held up was because we ordered garlic fries from probably an old menu and they spent a lot of time trying to figure out what to do since they didn't have any??? Anyway, that was TERRIBLE customer service!!! As for the food, I ordered a prime rib dip with garlic fries. Of course, I just got regular fries because they do not know how to sprinkle garlic powder on them. The pickle that came with my dip was terrible! I bit into it and told my hubby it was disgusting. And he was like "But that's always your favorite part!" and it's true, it usually is! Then my coworker bit into his and said "This pickle is terrible." ... so it wasn't just me, I didn't even tell him it was gross. We have never had a bad pickle from a restaurant before! Then my coworker said it was the worst prime rib dip he ever had and he didn't even want to finish it. He kept complaining about how bad it was and he rarely complains about food! I agree though, it was pretty bad. Also, they did not give us any au jus to DIP our prime rib DIP into! C'mon!! That was clearly terrible take out service. Now for dine in service... I made a reservation for 6 people at 5pm on a Sunday evening. It was packed! We got seated within 10 minutes. But overall, the service was super slow because they were soooo busy. As for the food- the complementary bread is really good. There is a white onion bread and brown raisin bread. This was a hit with my family! I got the Bison Burger with French Fries. I honestly really did not like this burger- the bread was really weak and kept breaking into little pieces- the bison was crumbly and tasteless- overall, I just did not like it. Lesson learned to not get a bison burger at a steakhouse! The fries were good though! My sister also got the Bison Burger and she said it was okay. My husband got the Bison Trio with fries- he said it was OK. My cousin got the Petite Filet Mignon with Au Gratin (Cheesy potato circle slices) Potatoes. He said it was really good! My dad go the Filet Mignon with Au Gratin Potatoes. He also said it was really good. However, his Regular Filet Mignon was the exact same size as my cousin's Petite Filet Mignon. Very disappointing and not worth the extra $5! My mom got the Steak Sandwich with French Fries and said it was good! Phew! Side note- my sister and husband and I all agree that the pickles are completely tasteless- it taste like a weird cucumber instead of a salty delicious pickle! Note my complaint about the pickles in my take out experience too!
(3)
Bryan M.
Decent, not spectacular. Steak was ok, but expected a little better, kind of bland. Desserts looked better than they tasted. Overall, there are better options out there.
(3)
Linda E.
Not many people go to a steakhouse to order a burger...but they should. Wildfire's thick prime angus burger on house made sesame bun. Oh man, for real, so good. It basically cost the same as a burger from Chili's, but just melts in your mouth like you paid it to. Also, the apple pie with vanilla bean ice cream drizzled with caramel... I would eat you for breakfast, lunch and dinner but, dang it, society would judge me. As far as service, just stupendous. Our server was sarcastic and hilarious. He was straight up with us about the dishes he would and wouldn't recommend and was all around an entertaining server. I wish I remembered his name because he was an asset to Wildfire and deserved recognition. Wildfire, I'd be back but I'm a city girl. The suburbs scare me as much as the minivans in them. Open a chain downtown and you'll have a hungry ginger at our doorstep.
(4)
Gina L.
The martini flight was excellent as well as the food. Our waitress was attentive & very helpful with selections! We had reservations & seated right away. dirty plates & glasses were removed immediately after we were finished with each entre. Overall a good meal & experience.
(4)
Lorenze G.
It was my first time dining at Wildfire. Let me just say, wow. The New York strip was amazing! I ordered mine medium well, though they brought me a medium rare. No complaints from me. Turns out, medium well tastes better. My steak came out super juicy and was very well seasoned. It was easy to cut and it melted in my mouth. Let's just say I wished I had unlimited supply of the New York strip. The mashed potato was also good. If I knew the serving was tiny, I would have ordered another one. Ok I skipped immediately to the main course. The ambiance was nice, the restaurant was dimly lit. Noise level was alright (nobody was drunk yet at noon.) Waited for about 15-20 minutes since it was a weekday (though I highly recommend to make a reservation especially in the evenings and during the weekends.) Staff were nice and friendly. Did not manage to use the restroom. Maybe on the next trip I could add an update and will include a review for the restroom? Our waiter brought us some corn bread and it was very moist and delicious. I'm sure we could have gotten some more if we asked, but I had to fight over the girlfriend on who gets the last corn bread (I love her dearly and fighting over corn bread is saying a lot.) There were real corn in our corn bread and it was sweet (my favorite.) As I looked in the menu, they offer a good selection of wine and beer. I had to ask for the non alcoholic beverages and settled for some lemonade. They have two main soups and a soup of the day. We settled for the shrimp and crab bisque which was an amazing choice. Menu also offer pasta, pizza, chicken, sea foods, salad, sandwiches, and desserts. Food did not take too long to come out and when it finally hit my taste buds, I was blown away. I must say, this won't be the last visit to Wildfire.
(4)
Pat N.
We had a reservation and were seated immediately. The menu offered a nice variety . The food did not disappoint. Everything was really quite good. What made our visit to Wildfire even better was the great table service we received. We can not say enough good things about ther service provided by Alice. Be sure to request her should you visit!
(4)
ChiTown M.
This Wildfire is right at the mall. I've never had less than a stellar experience here. The waitstaff is amazing, so friendly, so efficient, so helpful, so refreshing. The food is nothing short of excellent. I've eaten at three locations and love the consistency. The atmosphere is relaxing and comfortable, nice lighting, clean, really great. I highly recommend. They never rush you. Great first date place. I don't drink, but my companions said they mix a strong cocktail. The soups are always scrumptious. The steaks are always done to perfection.
(5)
Melissa T.
Best steak around the area! It can get very busy when you go here on the weekend. Actually it's always busy, but that just tell you how great the place is. I can't believe I just discovered this place.
(5)
Elizabeth G.
I made a reservation on open table for 6:30 PM on a Thursday. We arrived around 6:10, valeted, and were seated right away. It was for BF's birthday. I am not a steak eater and he deserved a good steak to celebrate his birthday. In making the reservation, I requested a candle in a steak or a cake. NOTE: They will not candle up a steak. I am not sure. Maybe wax all over the steak is unappealing to some. Maybe it changes the cooking style. I am not sure. I was mildly disappointed. I had hoped for a candle in his steak and being able to take a picture to send to my mom who is as big of a steak fan as I. We had the oven baked soft pretzels as an app. They were yummz. I was hoping for pretzel sticks but these were two soft pretzels. They were fairly salty and arrived with a beer cheddar sauce and honey mustard. I ate half of mine and enjoyed it thoroughly. I ended up ordering the shrimp and penne sans corn. It was pretty fantastic. The weird thing is that it comes with a side. My experience with ordering pasta anywhere is that it doesn't come with a side. I went with the cottage fries which was an abnormal side to go with a pasta. In my defense, at least it wasn't a mashed potato! Because I informed them of BF's birthday, they brought him out a free cake with a candle. It was a nice follow-up to his steak and belvidere martini. He appreciated it. I had a bite and it was delicious. It was dark and fairly loud. When we got out of there at 7:30, the place was packed with what looked like at least a 45 minute wait to be seated on a Thursday night. Try for a reservation. It has that old school steakhouse feel. I think I even saw martini flights on their menu! Please note that this isn't a cheap meal. Granted, if you are eating in Oak Brook, there really aren't a whole lot of cheap eats. This, however, was especially nice and not the norm for us.
(4)
Teanna T.
I have to say Oakbrook probably has the better service out of the Wildfires I've been too. I was her Sunday night to celebrate with a girlfriend for her birthday had we had a great time. Food was delis, our waitress was very nice. The 2 complaints I have is the bathroom- not very clean so that was a turn-off for me. And the staff wasn't attentive enough as to cleaning plates off our tables. We had to catch their attention to do that and to he crumbs off the table.
(4)
David S.
I've never had a bad meal at Wildfire and am a fan of the prime rib and the baby back ribs. Also, the onion bread they bring out is a wonderful touch and the chocolate peanut butter pie is a marvelous dessert.
(4)
Jenny Hoots J.
This restaurant by far has great service and fantastic food... The macadamia nut Halibut (in season now) melted in my mouth and the asparagus was cooked to perfection ( not to soft and not to hard). The chopped salad is also a favorite, would definitely go back!
(5)
Bobby W.
Great steak and prices were decent. Place was packed so we just ate in the bar but the service was still pretty decent considering how busy they were.
(4)
Kevin F.
Really good food and great wait staff, hung out here for a little while waiting for my flight.
(4)
Tracy E.
Wildfire is one of our favorites. Good food, good vibe and reasonable prices. Lamb chops are awesome!
(5)
F. S.
Came here on a prime time around 6:30pm and its packed. Restaurant was full and so was the bar. People were still coming in but were scared away due to the long wait of 1hr or more. They gave me a buzzer but as it hit 45min wait; I noticed other groups of 2 and 4 went in before me. I asked if they missed me and the hoat said I should be seated in 15min.. 30 min pass and still no seats. I even got passed by two elderly couples. I didn't complain as I chose to let the elders get their seats before me. I ended up getting a table for 4. How ridiculous. If that was the case I should have been seated a long time ago. The food was good but it wasn't worth the wait. Nor being shafted for so long.
(2)
Michele S.
We came here for dinner one night. I had to go to the bathroom, and had to cut through the bar to get there. There was a huge puddle of ice and liquid on the floor. I didn't see it, and slipped. I fell on my back and even hit my head on the floor. The busboy watched as I went down, turned around and went about his business. So after I hobbled back to my table, I asked to see a manager. They comped my meal, but never apologized. The next day, I got a call from their legal department. Again, no apology, and as soon as they figured out I wasn't the suing type, I never heard from them again. I guess next time I'll just have to be the suing type. Screw you Wildfire.
(1)
Mohammed A.
Loooong waiting time i came here at 5 the seating time is 7:08 that's so annoying, also the staff at the seating talk to you in a way that wants to encourage you to just leave and forget about the whole place, so much business in my opinion the staff are unable to handle it, the loud chatting voices of all the people waiting and sitting is so loud it gave me a huge headache
(1)
Amanda B.
Baby let me light your fire. Wildfire is good. The service is professional but friendly. I got the filet and mac and cheese and the sweet potato. My friends got a salad and the other steak option with the brussel sprouts. THe veggies were gross but the meat was perfecto.
(4)
David A.
I went here for lunch today on a business meeting. I was generally pleased with food, the staff was good, and I liked our server, though, just when we were ready to order, he was missing for almost 15 minutes. And no, we did not ask him to "give us a minute" multiple times, in fact, we only asked him to give us a few minutes right after he introduced himself. The good news, my colleague got a coke or diet coke, and there appeared to be unlimited refills? Kudos, that was nice. Also the cornbread was nice and warm, and they brought more out if you asked. It wasn't the tastiest corn bread in the world, but it was warm and there was enough flavor that you didn't need any butter. We started with the fired calamari. Generally the calamari was good, though I think they over did it on the fried part. It would have been nice if they offered a grilled option. Also, our calamari was stuck together, which kinda stinks when it's two people on a professional lunch sharing eat. We each got the burgers, he got the daily stuffed special (bacon and some kind of cheese), while I got the High Plains Bison burger and a side of sauteed spinach. They even offered to add garlic to it. The spinach was good, though I think they used WAY too much butter. My friend's burger looked good as did the fries. My burger was a bit unimpressive. It tasted fine, not explicitly better or worse than ever before, it was cooked to Medium, as I like it. What was unimpressive? It was somewhat small and on a Ciabbata bun, I wish I had known that going into it. The onion marmalade was almost imperceptible, while the arugula...well, it was there in full effect. The other down side is that I went here at 11:30am on a Tuesday and it was HARD to find parking (I know, not their fault, but...), like really hard. I could see this place being four stars, but honestly I didn't have any of their steaks, the burger was just ok, we lost our server for 15 minutes. Honestly, I'm not complaining, I'm just saying it wasn't a downtown Chicago steak-restaurant experience!
(3)
Ray T.
I think this is the second time I've eaten here. The prices are Oakbrook-priced (high) but the food is good. The service is good; the ambiance is good. It was a Thursday afternoon about 5:30 when we came in for dinner. We had a gift card to use and it would cover part of the meal. Anyway, we started with the Bison Meatball appetizer that comes in a tomato sauce. My wife thought it was very good; I only thought it was good, not great. We both ordered the 10 oz. prime rib and mushroom caps with garlic mashed potatoes for my wife and regular fries for myself. My wife's garlic mashed were a bit skimpy on the garlic. My fries were very good. The mushrooms were very good and the prime rib, cooked to perfection ... which means, cooked to order and not over done or under done. There was very little fat in the prime rib that needed to be left on the plate. A very, very good prime rib. My wife's Sam Adams Boston Lager tasted as it always does. The IPA that Wildfire has on the menu was really good. I liked it and that's all that really matters. Of course we will come back.
(4)
Lindsay F.
Wildfire holds a very special place in my heart. Most of the celebrations between my husband and I are held here. From birthdays and anniversaries to valentine's day, we usually come to Wildfire. Their large gluten free menu makes me feel like I am not missing out or limited. Their gluten free bread is amazing. My favorite dishes are the goat cheese appetizer (served with the gluten free flatbread), the chopped salad, and the Mediterranean shrimp salad. The flourless chocolate cake is also to die for. In all the times that we have been to wildfire, we had poor service one night while celebrating our anniversary. I usually wouldn't say anything, but a manager happened to be walking around asking how the service was going and if we were enjoying our meal. I told her what happened that night and she took care of our entire meal. I wasn't expecting or trying to accomplish a free meal. The way she handled things though made me love this place even more. We have been back several times since then and have had nothing but great experiences.
(5)
Jessica G.
Not sure what the big to-do is here. I think Wildfire is overpriced for the food they offer. It's fair, at best. The drinks are OK - I guess wine would be the way to go more than anything....Hubby and I ordered martinis - his not dirty, mine dirty. Mine was not dirty at all, and when I asked about it, they took it and brought it back and it tasted like they literally just poured some olive juice in there, and too much at that. It was already getting warm by that time. There is nothing super spectacular about the steaks. The service is mediocre. I had a horrible lunch experience at the wildfire in Schaumburg. I've given more than 1 chance and I just don't see this being a favorite. I tried, really!
(3)
Karen S.
Thanks for the good poisoning! I've been to Wildfire severs times before and had great food and great service. After finally getting a baby sitter and enjoying a night out, I was in for a bad experience. Our waitress could hardly be bothered with us and really only came to check on us once - leaving my husband with a flat coke while we waited for dinner. I thought dinner was tasty, service mediocre. But I wish I had visited the bathroom before I even sat down - I would have run away. It was filthy disgusting- a great indication of what is going in behind the scenes or if the staff is properly sanitizing. That night I ended up with food poisoning. $100 dinner down the drain. My husband complained to the management - but they didn't really care. I won't be going back- evah.
(1)
George C.
Happy to report that Wildfire Oak Brook has redeemed itself significantly! The hostess staff was cordial on our recent visit and not off putting as before. Our waiter, Israel, was outstanding and his supporting case likewise excellent. The dinner as great and the overall experience much better than on other visits.
(4)
Jacob D.
Every time I come to Wildfire I hope that the place improved but it remains standard, mediocre, nothing special. Whatever you want to call it, you get the message. The steaks are good but not special. This is the type of place that you may stop by at after shopping at the mall but I wouldn't consider this an anniversary or special occasion spot. Competition has a better offering. Sorry, I tried to fall in love with this place but being the steak-a-holic that I am, it's just not working.
(3)
Andy S.
Slipping? We've eaten here a half dozen times and always found the food and service to be amazing. Last night? Not so much. I mean the service was fine. They comped our drinks after it took 20+ minutes to get the order from the bar. Steaks? Two were overcooked but no one wanted to cause a scene. Mine was fine but that twice baked potato...ewww. Either they started adding horseradish to the recipe or the sour cream had gone bad because it had a nasty aftertaste. I've had it before and thought it was great. Companion loved the salmon. one of the porterhouses the NY strip was so tough it was a tremendous upper body workout for another person to cut! Appetizers were good--spinach artichoke and pretzel. Dessert was awesome--cookie and ice cream.
(3)
Joey T.
I am a huge fan of this place, especially of their French Onion Soup and the Prime Rib. My wife and I always seem to find our way back here whenever we want our Prime Rib fix satisfied. More often than not, we come away happy and full. The staff and management is very helpful and accommodating, especially if we have an issue with our food or with the wait. My daughter has a liking to the free bread that they complimentary give to you, she can't get enough. My wife and I always share a bowl of French Onion soup and on occasion, some scallops, which were nicely seared and not over cooked. Ever since we discovered their Prime Rib, it has been our go to dish. I go for the queen cut and always find that I have leftovers for the next day. Their creamy horseradish sauce is a perfect compliment to the prefectly seasoned meat.
(4)
Regina S.
Honestly, I have had better at cheaper restaurants. The aviance was nice, the wait staff very nice but the food was just so-so. I had the seafood platter. The crab cake was all mayonnaise, no taste of crab at all, the cedar planked salmon was cooked perfectly but the glaze wasn't that good and detracted from the salmon. The bacon on the wrapped scallops was chewy and there was no flavor. The coconut shrimp were good. The au graten potatoes were awful! It tasted of bleach which made me think they put a little in the water of the peeled potatoes to keep them from going bad. We also had the New York steak which again, was okay. There was a lot of hard, chewy, difficult to cut gristle and it was too salty so I know it was cured in salt instead of aged correctly. The red mashed potatoes were good but were so creamed it was like eating baby food. The price for this meal was 70.00. I don't mind paying if the meal was good. That, however, was way too much for a mediocre meal.
(3)
Kristen E.
In my dream world, I would eat the filet medallions (Parmesan crusted) every night at Wildfire. I'd add one of the yummy sides and save room for the hot fudge sundae. Everything is so good and you really can't go wrong. Make reservations in advance because it's always busy. You can always hang out in the bar, grab a drink and order food from one of the high top tables. I have been here for rehearsal dinners, celebrating birthdays, large family dinners and on dates. I've never had a bad meal and the servers are friendly and accommodating. It's a fun, lively place!!!!
(5)
Courtney C.
We were lucky enough to have one of the vendors that we work with in town offer to take us to lunch today. Since they're from Austin and not familiar with the culinary adventures of Oak Brook, they left it up to us. I instantly suggested Wildfire because, as I wrote in my previous review, this is a fantastic place. I was in a pasta mood, so of the 4 lunch pastas I asked the waiter for his recommendation. I was honestly leaning toward the spaghetti and bison meatballs, but he steered me toward the shrimp penne. As he named off the soup options, my interest was piqued as he mentioned the shrimp and lobster bisque. Definitely my favorite soup ever, so my meal was destined to go into the 'seafood overload' category. The bisque had corn, beans and nice chunks of seafood in it. Chunkier than I normally like my bisque but all of the flavors were coagulated and mixed together perfectly. Although shrimp and penne seems like such a simple dish -- you know it's simple if I can make it at home -- it was very good in a simple and uncomplicated way. The sauce was delicious, as was the corn and peppers that added to the overall texture of the food. My dining partners went with the lunch portion of prime rib, fish, coconut shrimp and a burger. You seriously can't go wrong with anything that you order. Everything really IS that good.
(5)
Britta M.
We had a gift certificate to this restaurant given to us from a charity event and were definitely pleased with the meal here. We had no reservation at 9:00 on Saturday and got right in. They serve very fresh warm onion bread while you're sifting through the menu that we liked a lot. Given that it's a steak house we ordered steak and were excited to try the filet trio with crusts they offer like horseradish, blue cheese, parmesan, etc.. The blue cheese was both of our favorites for sure. Cooked exactly how we asked, well done for me and med. rare for him. Order the au gratin potatoes as your side! They were creamy and cheesy and delicious. The mashed potatoes were good too if you like a more classic meat and potatoes meal. The service was great...we were seated in a lofted booth in the bar section and our server was very attentive and gave my date and I a little privacy which was nice.
(5)
Florina V.
I love Wildfire's mussels and the bacon wrapped scallops. Their drinks are really good as well, however, the service lately hasn't been all that great!! The food is great
(4)
Tiffany H.
Loved this resteraunt!!! The food was fantastic and our waitress was very sweet and came to check on us very often!!! My husband and i got 3 small steaks that had different crusted toppings. It was delicious and worth the money. I have a big stomach and it definitely filled us both up. I will be here again in the near future!!! Worth the money!
(5)
K L.
Went on Valentine's Day and absolutely loved this place! For it being such a busy evening, they did a great job at bringing out our food at a decent time. Skirt steak was delicious;perfectly marinated. The ribeye was delicious as well. Their mashed potatoes are very creamy and so good. We also shared a chocolate pie on an Oreo crust and that was very tasty. I'd definitely come back, and highly recommend this place.
(5)
Misty S.
This location is part of Oakbrook Center Mall near upper level Neiman Marcus across from Cheesecake Factory. You can either park on the lower level near Reel Club and walk up the stairs or park at upper level Neiman Marcus and walk through the store to get to Wildfire. I came for dinner on a Tuesday night and the waiting list was over an hour long. Luckily, we were able to snag a first-come first-serve bar tables and forgo the wait. Wildfire is a chain restaurant that has consistent good quality food. The decor is modern and upscale. Some of their signature dishes include: Horseradish-Crusted Filet Mignon, Roasted Prime Rib of Beef, Barbecue Baby Back Ribs, Char Crusted Ribeye Steak, Wood-Roasted Mussels, Cedar Planked Pacific Salmon and Macadamia Nut Crusted Halibut. The Wildfire Chopped Salad - Comes with roasted chicken, avocado, tomatoes, blue cheese (pasteurized), bacon, scallions, corn, tortilla strips and tossed with citrus lime vinaigrette - Small for $13. Even though the description says small, it's a huge salad that can easily be shared with 4 people. Prime Rib French Dip Sandwich - $14 served with fries, cole slaw and pickle. The bread is very soft and delicious dipped in the au jus. As for dessert, they don't have a menu, but instead the waitress will come over with a tray full of dessert replicas for you to see and make a decision. Special Deals: Half Price Starter Menu Available in Martini Lounge Weeknights from 3:00pm - 5:00pm & 9:00pm - Close. 50% Wines on Mondays.
(4)
Lisa P.
Wildfire is always a great choice when visiting the Oakbrook area. I love going here with my husband for a nice, romantic lunch or dinner. The service is always outstanding and they are very attentive to dietary needs. We are gluten-free, and they go out of their way to make us feel comfortable. For instance, when bringing us our meals, they confirm that the meal we are receiving is in fact gluten-free. I dislike places that I have to double check to make sure that what I got is in fact gluten-free. The location (at the mall) is convenient but at the same time extremely busy during peak hours. Sometimes, there is a wait time over an hour and a half, so I highly recommend a reservation.
(5)
Tammi W.
Delicious steaks and the service is great. I have dined here several times.
(4)
Lisa Maci Edfors B.
Came here for lunch for my 17 yr old bday lun ch. Brought my 2 other girls 15 and barely 2. Which was a challenge and on a Monday lunch with all business attire and business people we just walked in and felt out of place but the staff made us feel awesome amd took very good care of my 3 daughters needs and mine. JOSÉ WAS OUR SERVER AND HE WENT OUT OF HIS WAY TO HELP US AND MAKE US FEEL SPECIAL... My 3 kids and I had a delicious lunch and more. Want to go back and wish I could afford to go every week
(5)
Michael Z.
Keeping this short: Great food, great service, great decor (I really love the 1940s theme they have going on there!), and a great place overall. It's another place that we've been going to for years.
(5)
Jim L.
Food was great service was great reservations made easy on yelp waited maybe 10 min for our table. Will be back for sure great place to eat!!!
(5)
JoLynn W.
I recently attended Wildfire for a business meeting, and I was really impressed by the service. We had one primary waiter and two or three other staff members that stopped by the table throughout the course of the meal. They did little things as they walked by like grabbing straw wrappers and empty glasses. They always anticipated your drink refills do you didn't have to wait for like five minutes to flag someone down and ask for another drink. This is the difference between good and great restaurant service! The food was delicious. I had the goat cheese appetizer, the spinach and artichoke dip and the Waldorf salad. Everything was very well made and the portions are huge so we had plenty of leftovers. I don't frequent Oak Brook, but I'm sure I'll be back again!
(4)
Michelle M.
I'm usually wary of holiday meals at restaurants so I was a bit skeptical about having Thanksgiving at Wildfire. Thankfully, I worried needlessly as everything was delicious! We started with cornbread, deviled eggs and veggies with dip. The cornbread was delicious! After that we had to pick two salads- a Waldorf ("wildorf") and a chopped salad. I am not a salad eater and neither is my husband but the choppe salad was delicious with lots of chicken, blue cheese, bacon, corn, avocado and tortilla strips on top of romaine lettuce. For our main course we picked turkey with mushroom gravy and stuffing and beef tenderloin in a delicious sauce and sides of really yummy, creamy potatoes and sweet potato casserole. The beef was super tender and flavorful and we ended up with seconds of the potatoes. Finally, dessert: there was lots to choose from but we picked key lime pie and chocolate cake. Our waitress accidentally brought pumpkin pie at first so we got that, too! The dessert portions were pretty small but we were so full that we ended up with leftovers. I do think the meal was a little expensive- a round of drinks and a meal for three people + tip ended up being about $200. But hey, it's a holiday and the service and food was good and I'm glad we went! Yum!
(4)
Bruno D.
This was the first time I ate here. Meal was excellent and quality of food was exceptional. I had the bison meatballs with the encrusted halibut. Everything was top notch. From a food stand point this is one of my new favorites in Oakbrook
(5)
Anu N.
Love this place. Only been to the one in Oak Brook. Great gluten free options, always tasty.
(5)
Simon B.
Really great food. We went for Christmas Eve with a 1 year old and were seated instantly, had a reservation. Service was a little slow but it was packed and a holiday and you could see the way employees were hustling around. The drinks were great while we were waiting for our food order and my wife loved the bread. I had the prime rib, probably the best I've ever had. It was cooked a perfect medium with the right amount of au jus and a side of horseradish. My wife ordered a seafood combo with cedar plank salmon, coconut shrimp, bacon wrapped scallops and a delicious crab cake. Deserts looked awesome but after all that food we were stuffed.
(5)
Scott D.
My wife and I went to Wildfire this evening. We were so happy we decided to go. The food was excellent and the service solid. The prices were less than I expected and the food was better than expected. I highly recommend Monday nights for half price wine.
(4)
Sean R.
We had dinner at the Wildfire Steakhouse (Chops and Seafood) in Oak Brook, IL earlier tonight. The restaurant is located among several other restaurants and is built above the Reel Restaurant in Oak Brook, IL. It is directly across the street from Gibsons Steakhouse. Valet parking is available however there is plenty of parking spaces around the restaurant for self-parking. We had an 8PM reservation on a Wednesday evening and the restaurant was literally packed. We were seated at our table right on time. We were greeted by our waiter at the table and initially he sort of rushed through the daily specials and appetizer/wine listings. I think he had too many tables to tend to along they were all taken. We immediately ordered a bottle of Decoy Pinot Noir and it was brought to the table right away. So, regardless of how full the restaurant was, our wine and dinner arrived quickly and the waiter was checking in with us regularly. I was concerned about this however it quickly became trivial due to good and quick service. I ordered a Crusted Bone-in Rib Eye steak along with Creamed Spinach. The Rib Eye was cooked to perfection, lightly spiced and soft to cut and eat. Very delicious. The spice level was subtle however it made all the difference in the taste along with crust which was crisp just right. For Dessert I had the Chocolate Chip with Ice Cream. It was heavy and therefore I shared it however it was delicious as well. The noise level in the restaurant can get high at times however the food and service is so good that one just learns to live with the atmosphere. The atmosphere, I want to add, is trendy and easy on the eyes. I will visit this restaurant in the future.
(4)
Glenn C.
Been a long time since I've been to this LEYE restaurant. Packed, sat at a high top, split the club combo. Filet and scallops were great!
(4)
Cerene P.
Awesome! I took a friend here to celebrate his birthday. I made the reservation early in the day without any problems. We arrived a little early and they sat us right away. The service, food and atmosphere was very good. I had the bbq chicken and half slab of ribs with potato augratin, he had the filet and ny strip with a twice baked potato I think. Everything was very delicious! For dessert we had the 3 layered chocolate cake, it had put us over the edge, it was perfect and we were stuffed.
(4)
Tamara M.
I really enjoyed this restaurant. I had the Cedar Plank Salmon with a honey soy glaze and broccoli. This was a mouth watering dish! But I am a huge fan of salmon so it worked for me. I think if I could lick the plate I would!!!! Now the only reason I am giving this place 3 stars instead of the 4 that it deserves it because of the snotty stuck up customers that I was seated next too. I felt a hence of racism as if my money was not as good as theirs or that I didn't deserve to be there and that's ok because I proved them wrong and held my head high ( No worries I can act like a rich snob then they could ever possibly imagine). I try not to let thing like that get to me, but it does make a impact on my meal and how I view the restaurant as a whole when I am there. You may not care for this review but it my opinion and how I perceived my time there. But overall I would go again. I still enjoyed myself
(3)
Jill B.
Hello, We are big fans of Wildfire, have enjoyed various locations over the years, but the Oak Brook, IL is where we go locally. (a bit of a drive, but normally worth it) We went there with friends this past Saturday, Feb. 22; 4:15 reservations for a leisurely late afternoon/early dinner. We found a spot in the bar and decided to dine there, giving up our dining room table. Big mistake! -The table was not cleared or cleaned. Our server (do not know the name, receipt only states #801) eventually approached the table, said hello, would bring back some bread. Table not yet cleared. And how about taking our drink order?? -Another 5-7 minutes pass, the server brings bread and plates, but table still not cleared or cleaned, but then bus service finally cleans it. -About another 10 minutes go by. Either no sign of our server or he's servicing other tables. (appears he had 4 tables in the bar and one or two tables in the dining room) -Another 10 minutes, we then tell another server what's going on, he apologizes, gladly takes our drink order. But, it's now over 30 minutes and all we have is bread and water. -It takes at least another 10 minutes to get our drinks. When our server brings them, we tell him we brought a bottle of wine and want it opened now as my husband did not have a drink so he was ready for wine. We also put in an order of Caesar Salad. He then literally disappears again for quite some time, at other tables, etc. -We are served the Caesar Salad and our server re-appears. Both our friends submit another drink order. We re-mind him of opening the wine, he says, "it's a rule in Oak Brook to only have 1 cocktail or glass of wine at the table" What?? And that's beside the point as I repeat, my husband did not have a drink, he was waiting for wine. Before we know it, the wine is opened and we all have wine glasses...what happened to the so called "rule?" -Had to remind our server two additional times to get our friends their other drinks. (one of them was basically done with his dinner when it finally appeared) It would take me additional time to continue with the unfortunate dining experience we had at the Oak Brook location. I will say we arrived at 4:20pm, didn't' leave until after 7:00pm. We understand the bar and restaurant were busy, but that is very typical of this location and clientele. It had nothing to do with enjoying a leisurely dinner. It had everything to do with very bad service that day. And to make it worse: -The fact that no manager came over to apologize. Our server said the information was "passed along" to the manager and that the dessert we ordered to go was on the house. -We used Wildfire gift cards-sorry to say we feel like it was a total waste! We hope our next dining experience at Wildfire is much improved and we are treated to the excellent service we are used to receiving. Thank you.
(1)
Cris S.
The food I had was great but my girlfriend ordered a parmesan crusted strip steak and asked for the steak "well done" twice they brought it back pink inside....ummmmm following or relaying directions must not be a prerequisite...and our server was terrible...so enjoy!!!
(3)
Anne B.
I'm a fan! It would be wise to make reservations if you choose to dine at Wildfire, especially on the weekend, because this place gets packed very quickly. The service is great, the food is great, and the ambiance is okay. Sometimes I think they get too crowded but it is what it is. I wouldn't say it's somewhere you could enjoy an intimate conversation with anyone but if you're hungry and in the area, this is the place to be.
(4)
Christina F.
I've been here before but we wanted to go for a date night. We are trying to get out more before the baby comes. Food was good. Service was less than desirable. Reservations were for 5:45 and when I asked for a status at 6, I was told they were still seating people from the 5:30 group. After 10 more minutes, we got seated in the back room and given a free spinach artichoke fondue app for the delay. Nice gesture. They squeezed so many people in this back room that I was forced to listen to the loud table next to us scream across the table to talk to one another and say their prayers. Another table next to us was of three women who just gossiped the whole time. It's easy to say the ambience sucked. So here's some good stuff: husband ordered a Moscow Mule and he loved it. Baked goat cheese was yummy. Husband loved his beef wellington and I enjoyed the dessert. Our server was nice, but she was messing up left and right. All her tables were complaining about her slow service and she forgot stuff all the time. Our 2nd drink never came and the time for her to get us stuff was brutal. Maybe next time we will try another Lettuce Entertain You joint.
(3)
mark s.
Went to wildfire in Oakbrook Sunday night with co workers. In the past the experience was good. This time the experience took a turn for the polar opposite; it was awful . We ordered soup and received it nearly an hour later .. Service was horrible, many orders were wrong and really for the price the food was barely acceptable .. I will not return and would like to be fair and balance and say ur experience may vary : but there are much better places to spend my money at. I will not return.....Ever!!!!
(1)
Rebecca C.
I can't believe this is my first time writing this, as we have been here numerous times at this location, and the Illinois locations. When I think steak, I think here. I have never strayed from the steak as I think it is rare to find a place that can cook a great steak and baked potato. We come here for special occasions often as all of the food looks like great quality. We have been to restaurants who charge double and triple the price that they charge and hands down, Wildfire does it better than anywhere that we have ever been. The ambience is always great and even if you are not going for the steaks, you can't go wrong with anything else on the menu.
(5)
Beth H.
Wildfire has never disappointed me! The food is delicious and the staff is friendly and helpful. They do everything they can to make sure everyone leaves as a happy customer. A few months back, it took a while to get our food and we had close to a 2 hour meal on a Wednesday night. Without even mentioning anything to the waitress about the timing or complaining about anything, she had half of our bill comped! It was such a nice surprise to see that a restaurant actually cares about the customers and wants to provide a nice experience.
(5)
Cynthia A.
The last couple times I came to wildfire, I have to admit it felt disappointing. This last time was specifically annoying because of a couple things. My date's new York strip was definitely small in comparison to what they used to serve but the price is the same. I can't complain about the taste of the food though. That is always pretty consistently good here. The waiter was however, drab, and the thing that irritated me the most was that I selected an alcoholic beverage that was on the menu and they did not have it. That happened the previous time I was there so they obviously just don't serve it anymore (UPDATE THE MENU THEN!). He offered a few other things which I wasn't thrilled about choosing but decided oh well, I'll select the beer he suggested. He then came back and told me they didn't have that either. I want to say I'll return but with so many other great choices in Oakbrook, it's doubtful.
(2)
Dana L.
Staff is friendly, food's pretty good. The bun was slightly hard on my burger, but everything else was great.
(4)
Jasmine A.
They have amazing.......EVERYTHING!!! This.is a place I would go.to to.just go out. They have the best desserts burgers and straks. You should definetly try it
(5)
Brian K.
Awesome Food and Service! It's not little kid friendly but sometimes Adults need a place to escape to. My wife and I went for our Anniversary and they went above and beyond. They took our picture to take home gave a champagne toast and dessert. Our table was covered with roses I mean awesome, thank you for great service and Great food. Only four stars because it was a tad expensive for the small portions but you are paying for the food, the service, and the feel. Well worth it!
(4)
Colleen L.
Terrible service! Had a business dinner and service at Friday's was better. 30 minutes to take our order and NEVER offered to get our drinks.
(2)
Wendy W.
Key here is to make reservations..... We made them for 7 p.m. on Sunday and walked in to a full lobby. After giving our name we were shown right to our "reserved " booth. Technically we were seated in the Bar area, which normally I would object to.... but it actually was a nice spot to sit, against the windows. Comfortable seating with plenty of room for the 2 of us. We saw 4 at similar booths and frankly we thought that might be cramped with leg space under the tables. So if you are a table of 4 make sure to ask for a table. I ordered the house salad, Filet medallion trio with rice and mushrooms.... Excellent. My husband ordered the french onion soup and bone in char crusted rib eye which he also enjoyed. Both were cooked to our specifications precisely. We followed up dinner with the dessert sampler of key lime pie, snicker ice cream cake and peanut butter pie. Perfect for 2. Our waiter.... Never gave his name?... But did a good job....drinks were filled, came back to ask us if we needed anything etc. We have had better... we have had much worse. The one thing we actually have issue with in this place is the volume. Always, no matter when we visit the noise in here is loud. If we were with a larger group we would probably have a bigger issue with it. Wildfire is a definite choice when you are looking for a great steak dinner. For us the total was just over $100. Had we ordered alcohol I'm sure that would be much higher, but was perfect for a night out.
(4)
Joe B.
What used to be one of my favorite restaurants is now terrible. I have had 3 bad experiences in a row here. Poor food, bad service and a staff that is rude. Tonight we had a party of 12. I was told to use the pre order menu for faster service. Not only was the service slow, the food absolutely sucked . In fact the filet tasted like tough sirloin. The waitress was the worst. The time before that I went on Thursday to have the duck, which was one of my favorite dishes. Again, really bad. Something is going on here. I don't know if it's a new manager or what but this place has hit the skids. There are a lot of choices in oak brook. Stay away from Wildfire.
(1)
Kathleen M.
I don't always eat steak but when I do, I eat it at Wildfire. And I have, many times for both family and friend special occasions. And I may again, my faith has been shaken and now somewhat restored. We had food spilled on us and an apology plus an offer to pay for the dry cleaning was all we got. I complained about it here on Yelp (2nd of my three reviews) and the very charming part owner contacted me immediately via a Yelp message. Remediation was off to a great start. The manager who was supposed to deal with this was very gracious on the phone and after apologizing said he would make up the cost of the meal to us and the dry cleaning. I sent in my dry cleaning receipts and waited. And waited. I followed up with two more emails and my husband called. I then followed up to the original Yelp message and then part owner had the manager contact me again and about ten days later I got Wildfire certificates for half the meal and a letter in the mail. No refund of the cleaning costs. By this time I was pretty annoyed. I again contacted the part owner via Yelp message, sent emails, snail mail and contemplated hiring an airplane to write my message in the sky. Bob called me and apologized profusely and really seemed to understand that while I understood that accidents happen and that the manager on NYE was new. However, dropping the ball so many times after that is what had me frustrated. He promised to make things right and he did. I got more certificates in the mail today, days after we spoke which now totaled more than we paid and I got a check for our dry cleaning costs. At last, 35 days later, problem solved. And they did listen to me. I still like the food here, I liked it when I worked at a rater for LEYE and rated this restaurant the week they opened. And I am glad they made things right with me. I just wish I hadn't had to be so much of my own advocate and keep pursuing this. I just think that when a couple of customers get gravy and mushrooms flung on them, you make things right immediately. Or can you just shower me with Champagne next time? Wildfire, it was a wild night and I was definitely fired up at one point. I just hope one day to be a big fan again. Right now, I am willing to acknowledge all of Bob's efforts and meet Wildfire with a three star rating, halfway between where I was a month ago and where I was for years before that. I'll be back, heck I have all those great certificates, and maybe we can become better friends again.
(3)
Cindi C.
This was the second time we have eaten at Wildfire. It's our favorite restaurant at Oak Brook Center, but we only go when we have reservations. Love their large selection of martini's and their food is dependably delicious, prepared perfectly. Service seemed a little harried both times, not sure if they need to hire some support for waiters. Still, everyone is courteous and food is delivered hot and quickly.
(5)
Clifford S.
It took a month but my wife and I feel that Wildfire finally did right by us. It took phone calls, emails and Yelp messaging but Bob came through with the dry cleaning costs and coupons for a return visit to Wildfire. I still like their food, quite a bit. Their prime rib is my favorite. I just hope that if anything goes wrong in the future it won't take quite so much effort on our part for them to make things right. Food and service were very good, now customer service needs to be more consistent. We will be back to see it it is.
(3)
Luis S.
Awesomeness! Had an open table reservation, we were few minutes late, but they sat us within 3 minutes or so. Server took a while to greet us, but it was friday night. Loved the bread they bring out. Server did a long shpeel bit unnecessary, but nevertheless good service. Starting with french onion soup. Fantastic! Great onions and soup, very filling and rich. Afterwords, my wife and I had different entrees. I had filet sandwich, bursting with flavor and will definitely order it again. My wife did the 3 flavored trio filet. Came with a side, she did mashed potatoes. She said, filet was average, but made it bit better. For our birthday they gave us a flourless birthday cake, it was sweet, but unique and we both thought it tasted interesting but well. All in all, will certainly visit wildfire again. Atmosphere is great, prices are typical of oakbrook restaurants. Great place to take someone on a date. Parking can be bit tricky, but there's valet or you can park but might have to walk further.
(4)
Jeff K.
Excellent skirt steak. Had a drink called the Moscow Mule (vodka, ginger beer and lime juice). Highly recommended.
(4)
Twiggy R.
Every time I go to Wildfire, I want to try something new. But I can't seem to change from the salad that my mouth waters for - the "Wildfire Chopped Salad". Chicken, avocados, tomatoes, corn, blue cheese, tortilla strips with a citrus lime vinaigrette. It's heaven and the serving size is huge!
(4)
Joshua N.
They have an extensive gluten-free menu, which is really nice for my wife. Very friendly staff. Always a fun concept. But I'm starting to think this chain has lost it's way. Their famous spit roasted chicken just isn't as juicy as it used to be. The salads seem tired. And many of the menu items are just too expensive. I hope that in time Wildfire will innovate. I think there's a lot they can improve without giving up their supper club concept.
(3)
Eddie F.
I get to enjoy the Wildfire very much after work. I like the menu very much good atmosphere too... If you are shopping in Oak Brook Center try to stop by the a drink or appetizer and let me know how did you like it? Enjoy the wine too.
(4)
Dave Y.
We went here recently for a office party, 10 of us. We were seated in a very cramped room in back which meant at least 4 of us had to do some maneuvering to get in or out if the need arose. We have been to others before, however ran into problems right from the get go. We had come here expecting to get the prime rib, at least 6 of us. When we went to order were told they might have some medium well left but most would have to get well done. I didn't even realize any restaurants served this cut of meat medium well much less well. OK, 3 star review. We then ordered. I a porterhouse, medium rare. Our orders took forever, and when we finally got them, mine was well done however after the wait I decided to grim and bear it however 3 others had their meats wrong as well and one of them asked for the prime rib medium well and it came rare (Red, cool center). I probably would have traded however when she mentioned it to the waitress after trying to find her for ten minutes, she got a very condescending response and I decided to let her handle it. I has also ordered broccoli which came cold and almost raw. The only recourse we really had was this review. Since we were in a group of 8 or more, the automatically add a 18% gratuity, We may return to Wildfire, it just will not be this one.
(2)
Linh L.
I don't think this place is AH MAZE ZING, but it's good. The seating is a little awkward. We sat at the half oval round booths which probably made the tables in front of us uncomfortable since I was able to observe everything they ate. I enjoyed their butternut squash and the macadamia encrusted halibut.
(3)
Marna G.
Love love love this restaurant! The food was great the service was great and the atmosphere was lovely. :) The menu is varied their is something for everyone! Is it spendy? Sure bit it's worth the cash. Great place for a working lunch or dinner!
(5)
L. Danovia ..
If you love a great salad go here. I am in LOVE with the famous Wildfire Salad. Sometime I order a pan for pot lucks at work. I also love this place for the supper club menu when dinning with groups of 6 or more. You can't go wrong and everyone leaves with a full belly. Ribs are also to die for. Visit them soon!
(5)
Simone C.
Love Wildfire! It's a trek to get here but well worth it. I like to go on Saturday nights when the Wellington is on special. The filet is moist and tender, and the pastry is flaky. Mashed potatoes are awesome, too! I ordered desert, the apple pie as well. It was good, but it was only one scoop of ice cream and they literally give you a quarter piece of pie. So I only had a few spoonfuls since I need ice cream with my pie. The boyfriend liked it as well, he only wishes portions were bigger since he's a big guy. Also, make a reservation, this place is crowded!
(5)
Mario K.
Very good fast service. There was a misunderstanding with my order and the manager came out to apologize and give me a complimentary side. Appreciate it a lot. The food always amazes me!!!!
(5)
Tracy F.
This restaurant has steaks that are as good as Gibsons, but the atmosphere is less snooty and stodgy. I really enjoy their filet mignon trio. I'd come here over the old-school steak houses any day.
(4)
Angela P.
On a Saturday night, the only reservation left was at 9:45 p.m. Starved, we headed out to Oak Brook early hoping to possibly get a table early or head over to Reel Club instead. We arrived around 9:00 p.m. and was told there would be a 30 minute wait, but seating in the bar is first come, first serve. We found a table in the crowded bar immediately. In general, be prepared for a lengthy wait on Friday and Saturday nights. The bar is crowded, and they utilize every inch possible. Both waiters and patrons kept bumping into the back of my chair. This was really annoying, but isn't worth taking a star away for. It was a busy night, after all, and it's not like they did it on purpose. Speaking of the bar, the Wildfire American Wheat beer is really good and much better than you'd expect for their most inexpensive beer on tap. I ordered a gin and tonic. Yes, it's a pretty simple drink, but the one I had was perfectly balanced and I still had a good cocktail as my ice melted. This is a great spot for Happy Hour if you want a drink and some appetizers. I'm a fan of complimentary anything, and at Wildfire there is complimentary bread which is delicious and the waiters will keep it coming! We started with the calamari, which was served with ranch and cocktail sauce. For such a classy place, I'd have expected better sauces. The calamari, overall, was just OK. We also split a side caesar salad. Side salads are pretty lackluster, in my opinion, but this was a really good caesar salad. The parmesan was shaved in nice, big shavings that I could pick off of my husband's salad. I wouldn't have minded a cocktail and a plate of parmesan. My tastes lean toward chicken or sandwiches, I'm not usually chasing after red meat and even though I have quite an appetite, it's difficult for me to finish a steak. This was not the case at Wildfire. We both tried the filet medallion trio. I had the double baked potato, blue cheese, and parmesan crusts. The parmesan was my favorite, I should've had all 3 with the parmesan topping! The potato and blue cheese were also very good, I don't think you can go wrong with any of the flavors. The steak itself was so tender, cooked exactly how I ordered (medium well) and I devoured all three without any hesitation. The fries that came with my steak were awful. They were fresh cut, but had no seasoning and were a little cold. I added salt myself, and I never add salt to anything. Also, I always finish my fries but this time the plate was still more than half full when I finished my meal. I should've had the wild rice or potatoes au gratin. The dessert - oh my - a chocolate chip pecan skillet cookie topped with vanilla ice cream, whipped cream, and chocolate shavings. This was delicious. It was a rich, decadent dessert, and though I preferred to finish with something lighter, it was really good and we finished every bite. Our meal (beer, cocktail, appetizer, side salad, 2 entrees and 1 dessert) came to $110. Considering we ordered filets and stuffed ourselves, we got a really good meal. The service was solid, our waiter checked up on us and made sure our glasses were filled. I love Wildfire, but please, don't come in wearing your VS Pink sweatpants. This is a classy establishment and is not Olive Garden. You can wear jeans, but class it up a little. I like the old supper club feeling of Wildfire. It's a little dark in here, so if you are like my dad, bring your reading glasses for the menu.
(5)
Kathleen C.
I will always have a soft spot for Wildfire... I've been going to this restaurant (in it's various locations) for at least 14 years. Embarrassingly, I've often ordered the same entree (grilled chicken club - thanks for always staying on the menu!)... Though I've tried the steaks, fish, almost all of the appetizers and many desserts. One word I'd use to describe the food is...Solid... I've always been happy here. The food is good, service is standard and the atmosphere is usually bustling. You can't really go wrong here..is it the best steak in the city - no, but it still is delicious. I've never seen anyone leave unhappy and usually the wine has flown freely and calories are down the drain... Food - 4 Service - 4 Atmosphere - 5 Bathrooms - 3 (today was the first day I had to wait in line!!!) Value - 4
(4)
Ramone B.
My boyfriend and I love to watch Hell's Kitchen, and one dish that we've heard talked about on that show is beef Wellington. I've never had it, neither had he, and this dish is a Wildfire special on Saturdays. This year my boyfriends birthday fell on a Saturday so it made perfect sense for me to take him for his birthday! I'm glad that I had placed a reservation through yelp because Wildfire was rocking that night. The wait was about 3 hours for a seat! I was excited about this because that meant the food would be amazing. I ordered a berry cherry mojito that I thought was pretty damn good! The boy ordered this strawberry drink that tasted like one of those tree air fresheners. It was NOT good. I tried a couple of the other drinks and I really liked this drink called the Stormy night. Anyway lets get down to business with the food!! I ordered a ribeye with a Parmesan crust. You only get one side with your order?? For this I need Wildfire to #DoBetter. I understand that this is a steak house, and I know that it isn't going to be cheap, but I expect some value for my money. This place is totally OVERPRICED. My steak was good, but after a few bites the crust was a little too rich. I tried some of my boyfriends beef Wellington. It was pretty good. Very small, but good nonetheless. We had to send the Wellington back because it was cold. Our waitress brought us two little pieces of bread with a cup of butter. For 6 people??? I know times are hard, but come on. Our bill was 400 bucks. I don't mind paying the price for food, but I like to see some value in what I order, and wildfire just missed the mark. A ribeye steak with French fries ONLY shouldn't cost 40 dollars. I am not cheap by no means. I spend a lot of money dining out, and I have to say I really was not impressed. Until next time!!!!
(3)
Evie S.
St patricks day weekend and wanted a good steak. Usually go to gibsons but decided to switch it up a bit. Told the wait for 2 was 5-10 mins! Great.... not!!! Waited about 30mins before getting seated, I don't mind the wait just tell people it will be 30 mins not 5-10mins. The hostess up front were totally clueless, rude and seemed like they hated being there. Not a great impression when you first walk in. Finally seated and we got served over salted bread puffs! My blood pressure literally went up from the puffs! Our waiter was not that attentive and lively. Out filet mignon was mediocre. Had better at other chain steak houses. Lobster mac and cheese is always good. Sweet potato was very good. For that price i think i could have received better quality and service. The only reason im rating it 3 stars was due to the mac and cheese and sweet potato. Steak didn't care for much. Defiantly Will not choose Wildfire as my first choice.
(3)
Kevin S.
made reservations. Good service, all steaks over cooked. Manager comped one but so disappointed. Very good waiter.
(2)
E L.
Great food and service at my first-ever visit last month. Prices are higher than fast food or a larger chain dining establishment. Parking was remarkably crowded and I walked far to fro my car on a cold winter day which was terrible. They have valet parking, however. Menu is smaller but it seems that is because it is truly freshly made food. Went on a Sunday and was seated quick as a party of 2.
(4)
Joe M.
This IS as good as it gets. Get the trio Medallion steak. AWESOME. First of all, its bust, that means its good. sometimes you wait sometimes you don't IF you have a reservation. I don't mind waiting, I just pull up to the bar and have a drink, and relax. This place knows how to do it right.
(5)
Matt M.
Great place, food is great as would be expected from the prices! Every time I've been there the service has been good, not great but good and nothing to complain about. Also great for drinks and they serve lavazza espresso which tasted pretty well prepared. Overall a nice dining experience.
(4)
Joe V.
So I'm writing this review because of the many times I've been told to check out Wildfire. So I made reservations two weeks in advance and when I got there had to wait 20 mins for a table in a freezing cold waiting area. Next we ordered drinks which came swiftly and were as expected. Then we decided to try the broccoli cheddar soup and bison meatballs. Both apps were delicious but a tad bit small for my liking and took almost 25 mins to get. So the manager brought them out himself and gave them to us on the house which was very nice of them. Next we ordered New York strip and shrimp for both entrees with broccoli and mash potatoes. Both of these entrees were seared and cooked well. Next we ordered desserts (mixture platter of 3 different item) which looked delicious but the brownie was rock hard, but other two items were good. The service was great and definitely top notch. Overall good food cooked to request, but a bit pricey!
(3)
Spiro G.
Disappointed with my meal. My Porterhouse seemed more rare than medium well. The potato was cooked too long. The cookie ice cream was excellent.
(3)
Meredith K.
This Wildfire is like the other Wildfires. Good food and somewhat slow service. I was here on Saturday at 3 for Linner (lunch/dinner) before a show. The guy came over to give us water. Then came back for drinks. Then after the drinks came he was going to go away again. All four of us said STOP! We know what we want and we have a show at 5. He kind of didn't get it. So we ordered and everyone's food was great. We were so full. I love the bread here and the mashed potatoes are excellent. At 4:20 we ordered a dessert to share, extra chocolate sauce, 4 coffees and the check. The we waited for what seems like a really long time. Everyone went to the bathroom individually before it arrived. Good thing it was dessert. We inhaled it :-) But I would have thought the coffee would have arrived right away. He forgot the extra chocolate and the check. However we got out of there in time to make it for the show.
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Sara P.
I won't be back. Ok so this is supposed to be a nicer restaurant, right? I felt cramped. Lots of tables which ended up with lots of people. The waiter we had crossed the line from leaving us be to chat to we are feeling forgotten about. We didn't order steak or chops and maybe that was wrong but the salads, appetizers, and soups were just ok. Dressing was requested on side and came on salad. My last complaint is that while offered dessert and coffees, we weren't given time to decide was then and there. And once we had stopped eating and he asked if we were done he proceeded to leave the dessert in front of us. Maybe they have a rule about who can bus tables. Our bus person was awesome. Always asked unobtrusively and was quick about taking if he noticed signal you were done.
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Sonya D.
This was my second time at Wildfire and the level of service is worse than the first time. The first time we waited thirty minutes for the steaks and finally we were ready to dig in just to find out it was incredibly undercooked. They took it back, cooked the same steak longer so the second time they brought it, it was dry. I've heard the steak is supposed to be good so we decided to try it again, and this time we didn't stick around for food as the service by our waiter and their manager was horrible. I'm sorry to say they have the same level of service as the fast food restaurants down the street. Not worth a third try
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Jan M.
All I can say is that it's not worth the money. Tasteless food and very outdated. We will never come back. I still have some leftovers in my fridge, usually I can't wait to finish the food the next day but not from this restaurant. Sorry...
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Joulie S.
I've been here twice already and I'm going back there again tomorrow for the Happy hour thing. I like the atmosphere and the location (which you can enter from the parking lot or the Mall. They have great selection of food with daily specials. I have to say, the food is very delicious, the service I had was outstanding. My work was picked to be 'Company of the Month' to get their 20% discount for the month of September, which I think is a great way to show their customers how friendly they are. That is another way to bring new faces in and market themselves. I haven't been to their happy hour specials yet, which I will be trying tomorrow! I will probably update my review this weekend. Thanks again for your wonderful service Wildfire!!
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Tricia D.
Hello Restaurant Week meal #2. My, what an eagle-eyed waitstaff Wildfire has. Your empty plates will not sit in front of you for long. It's almost too quick, like they're constantly flocking to your table to clear something, and it may or may not have given me a little anxiety. Course #1 = house salad. Good. Course #2 = 10oz prime rib. Delicious! I haven't had prime rib in a long while, and that horseradish sauce was perfection. The wild rice was nice and grainy and had corn and some other fun veggies mixed in there. Course #3 = key lime pie. Yummers! Expect it to be tart - it's key lime! Wildfire is a fine establishment.
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Michelle B.
Food was good, service was great, but just a little too expensive. Value for your money isn't good
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Kendra W.
Came here for a co-worker's farewell dinner and had a pretty bad experience -- if it weren't for the great food this would get a 1 star. Seating is very strange. There's a big room of table that requires you to walk through the bathroom corridor. My seat at the round table positioned me perfectly for the corner of a windowsill to stab my back...woot. Waitress was god-awful. Perhaps it was late in her shift but she could not remember anything. Brought us wine but no glasses or botttle opener - it took 15 minutes and 3 reminders to get it us the glasses. With the winos at the table, the tease was sure hard to bear! She also forgot my utensils. Food took ages to come out... list goes on. HOWEVER -- the food was pretty awesome. See all my pics. Some things we ordered: --Spinach Artichoke Fondue ($9.95) - good but nothing special. --Crab stuffed mushroom (~$10) -- off the special's menu. Served over light tomato sauce. Sooo good. --Parmasean Crusted Cod (~$25) -- my entree, also off the special's menu. Cod is super buttery. The crust is perfection. They should make this a regular. --Prime Rib ($31.95 for King Cut. 22oz) -- omg, what a monster. Best looking prime rib ever. Tasted great too. Not sure if i'd be back given the service -- maybe order to go next time :)!!
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Jordan U.
When my wife and first started going to Wildfire a number of years ago I wasn't sure that it really stood up to the big name Chicago steakhouses but the more I go the more I enjoy it. We did dinner this last week Thursday with another couple and the four of us were seated right away (note, forget it on Friday night, Saturday or even Sunday it gets incredibly crowded). We started with a bottle of Pinot Noir which went down relatively smooth along with one of their special salads which my wife and split. Salad was incredible...sort of a Waldorfish type thing with a stellar dressing. Our friends had the beet salad which they also thought was great. For dinner I went with the smaller version of the New York strip which was cooked perfectly and incredibly juicy. For me, its the steak I measure all other steakhouses by...if they can't do the New York strip well they shouldn't be serving steaks! Wildfire does it perfectly. Both girls had the special fish which was a crusted halibut though I can't recall what it was crusted in. I did sample it and it too was wonderful. Had the grilled vegetables on the side which were perfectly cooked...not too well done so they turn to mush but still firm and flavorful. Great service...friendly and professional just as you would expect in a great steakhouse. The waitress was even patient with us as we sorted out all the Lettuce gift cards we were using. Really great experience.
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Junell H.
Excellent food, great service! Very crowded but the wait staff did a nice job of keeping everyone in our area cared for. The white fish special and filet and scallops entrees were delicious. The broccoli could have been warmer. We will definitely return and would recommend it to family and friends!
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Adam S.
We had a reservation for 8:30 they sat us around 9:05, round of drinks came 30 mins after that and the food an hour after that. We got stuck in some side party room that was crowded and cramped. The manager did bring out a free appetizer...but with what they charge a $12 app does not cut it. My guest told the waitress how she wanted her filet cooked and it came the complete opposite of what she asked for. UPDATE...General manager called and was genuinely interested in my feedback and addressing the issues that led to the problems. I congratulate wildfire for their customer service.
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Anthony C.
I am a usually a filet mignon fan but the skirt steak is the MUST HAVE cut at Wildfire. It's huge and intensely flavored. Both the bison and angus burgers are great too. If you order the filet trio, order it one level lighter than normal as they are very small so are easy to over cook.
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Bill U.
Food is fantastic!!! Prime Rib and Filet were very tasty for my wife and I. Only issue we had was the seating being too close together. You don't feel like there is any privacy in your conversation as you are right on top of other people at the table next to you. That was our only gripe. The food and appetizers were excellent. Good service too.
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Ashley A.
My husband and I went here for our anniversary and I crave this steak now... it is simply the best steak I have ever had! Parmesan crusted, melt in your mouth medium rare bits of heaven really...It's pricey so we leave it for special occasions but oh my god is it good.
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Cheryl M.
Wildfire is an excellent steakhouse that provides a wonderful ambiance, with great steaks, salads and seafood. Reservations are definately necessary as they are very popular.
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Analeise P.
Wild Fire is the #1 pace you have to go to if your around in Oakbrook!!!!! This place is the best place to go to dinner with friends,Birthday dinners,anaversery's.They have the best steak you could ever get!!!!!!! It is an great place for kids too!!!! Once I had this kids grilled chicken and it was one of the best I've ever had for kid's neal ateast. When you walk in there is a nice waiting area and another place to drop of your jackets then you woud get seated.The people there are very nice and the food is AMAZING!!!! GO EAT AT WILD FIRE!!!!! =)
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Michelle Marie R.
Just can't seem to have a bad experience here! We always grab a cozy booth in the bar and the service is exceptional. We also have a favorite server that always remembers us! Go for the macadamia crusted halibut it's fantastic! Order the Kim Crawford it's one of my favorite wines!
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Mandee K.
I have been here for both professional and personal dinner parties, and have had mixed experiences both times. For instance, when walking in and you are told 45-60 minutes, I don't mind waiting, but when you have a reservation for 10 and are told it will be a minute, and then wait 45-60 minutes, and then are seated at a table that is too small, and next to a door where a large party is coming and going so you are hit in the head by shopping bags and purses, NOT COOL! I have ordered different martini and wine flights and been happy with them. However, when I feel like a diet coke, seriously, how difficult is it to put ice and diet coke in a glass! My husband always gets the filet trio, which he is always happy with. The salmon was excellent, but the burgers are just okay. The chopped salad is great, and every bite has layers of different flavors. I love their key lime pie, and always get it when I want dessert. I will probably continue to go back, as it is my husband's favorite place, which is their saving grace right now, otherwise, their service is what would keep me from going back on my own right now.
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Pam K.
I've been to Wildfire several times -- the last time it was OK, but definitely not something great like it used to be. It was a special night out with my daughters -- they chose the restaurant. The service was disappointing. The server didn't spend much time with us, water glasses were not refilled, and the server got one of the orders wrong. My daughter ordered the veggie burger and substituted mashed potatoes for the french fries. What she got was a big bowl of mashed potatoes -- no burger. Someone came over and apologized, said they were making the burger and it would be free, but by the time she received it -- 15 min. later -- we were done eating. To make matters worse, she received more mashed potatoes! Wildfire has good food, but the service we have received the last two times we have been there has not been nearly as good as it used to be.
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Colonel M.
Nice place... However... A/c was lacking in my seating area... The seafood bisque had me sick and sweating before my prime rib came... Got home and couldn't even keep my head up!!! I'll call management today... I'm sure this was a isolated incident but the fact that it happened at all is a "no go" for any food establishment
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David J.
Typically, I only go to mall restaurants in order to get a buzz on to get through shopping. That's how I found Wildfire. Right outside Neiman and across from Tiffany is a great place on a Sunday afternoon to eat and drink. I'm sure they have a great business on the evenings and weekends with people waiting in line to sit down, I won't do that for anyone let alone stand in line to pay people to serve me? Forget it. Sunday afternoon scenario: Need to shop but hate to shop so we go to Wildfire, hook up with Michelle, great beer, great martinis and some red-blooded food. It's a great time and always picks me up! Thanks, Michelle!
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Sarah A.
Wildfire is one of my favorite restaurants! Not only is the food amazing but the staff is very attentive and polite! The food is always hot! This restaurant has a great location and valet parking for $4. My fiance and I LOVE this place and have been dining here since we met seven years ago! You must try it!
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Christine O.
3 or 4... 3 or 4... I've been here twice. Once with the simplest steak-eating man on earth and another with 3 other friends of varying tastes. The first time the service was so bad I almost REFUSED to try again at the same location. Lipstick on the wine glass, order taken 10+ minutes after we sat down.... mediocre *blue cheese crusted fillet mignon, not cooked as ordered (MW), a little tough, seldom checking on us... I was pretty upset. And I had high hopes for the "best steakhouse in Chicago." Maybe I shouldn't walk into places so hoping what I read is true. The boyfriend is horrible with surprises and this was his attempt at surprising me with a restaurant I had really been wanting to go to. I wanted a nice night so badly! The boyfriend was satisfied enough with his medium-rare something huge, but equally saddended by the service. If I recall correctly, something came out incorrectly too, but was fixed in a timely manner. I ended up getting my wine for free so that was a nice gesture. The second time around, the food was AMAZING. The *martini was only ok, as well as the *house Merlot and Cabernet- not worth the price. However, my dinner! I had the *sliced sirloin with peppercorn sauce and rosemary steak fries. I loved BOTH. Fries, steak... sauce... it was a bit too peppercorny for the boyfriend, but I will go back for more! A friend at my table ordered the mashed potato topped fillet and they brought out horseradish instead- TWICE! Lucky for us he thought it was funny so the mood at the table stayed nice as I ate my entire meal and some of the boyfriend's amazing *prime rib. The guest from Montana who requested Wildfire is in love, so we'll be back. Nice save that second time around- keep it up next time! 3!
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Jello M.
I've been racking my brain for the perfect 100th review-and finally, it hit me! 100th review = place I've been a hundred times. I literally grew up in this restraunt. Going somewhere fancy as a family? WILDFIRE. End to shopping with mommy? WILDFIRE. Date? WILDFIRE. Ahhh...good times. Oh-so many goooood times. I still remember ordering a cheeseburger and fries (with applesauce-don't forget the Applesauce.) The same thing, time and time again. Of course, now I'm grown up, and order off the "big girl" menu. I've never had something I didn't like. And Cobb salad. Its always something I didn't not like and Cobb salad. Ohhh, Cobb salad. I have a passionate fire inside my heart that burns for you and only you. Saved room for dessert? Heck no! Did you not just see me eat my heart out?!
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Stacey W.
The shrimp & crab bisque was great!
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Angie K.
Coming from the NW, I have never heard of a "crusted" steak. But OMG, the crusts are amazing. The medallion trio was calling my name... I could try three different crusts for the size of a standard steak meal. Fabulous. I tried the horseradish, mushroom, and blue cheese crusts. As much as I stay away from horseradish, it was one of the best crusts the steak. There was just a hint of horseradish and the crunchy crust added that little bit of texture that give the steak an oomph. Try it. And you might as well go for three. Walk ins are difficult. I recommend using the wonders of Opentable.com to help plan your night.
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Dan C.
Filet Medallion Trio is great. I get is often at Wildfire. I chose the Blue Cheese, Parmesan, and Horseradish crusts. All great options. Great meat and cooked to perfection. Why isn't this a 5 star review? The fact that the table next to us was basically sitting on my lap and poor service. Wildfire tries to cram as many people as they possibly can into the restaurant. While this is nice because maybe the wait isn't bad, but give me a break. I was fortunate to hear a full movie review from the table next to us. They weren't talking to me, but the table are set up intimately close. Not to mention, it's so noisy in there you may mistake the dining room for Chuckie Cheese. I don't mind waiting for my food. However, I hate waiting for a Server to even come to my table. Yes, it's busy, but at least give me some ice to gnaw on. This again goes to the overcrowding of the restaurant. We were there for about 90 minutes and I'd say about half of that time included zero food or drink on the table. I like my friends, but since it was louder than a rock concert, we couldn't exactly have a conversation. I would be a monthly guest at Wildfire, but this just annoys the heck out of me. It would have been knocked down to 2 stars, but we did receive free flour-less chocolate cake for a birthday. Pretty tasty cake.
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Troy V.
The wife and I love the food and cocktails here. If I am in the mood for some deceased bovine, this is one of the places I am headed. Fighting the crowd is another story. Best have a rez and be prepared to wait. Or fight for a table in the bar. Thats what we end up doing. Still in all, Its worth it!
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Kristen S.
Delicious and friendly and a great dining experience. I recently had lunch with a friend here and I will go to this Wildfire over all others in the Chicagoland area. I wrote the Executive Chef a letter to explain why I will visit this location over and over again... I will share it with you and let it explain things itself. Larry Donahue Executive Chef Wildfire Restaurant 232 Oakbrook Center Oak Brook, Illinois 60523 Dear Larry, I want to thank you for the wonderful lunch I shared with my friend on Sunday, May 4, 2008 at the Wildfire Restaurant in Oak Brook, Illinois. As a person with gluten intolerance, I often feel unsure and lost at restaurants because I am never certain what is in my food and if it will make me sick. You took the time to speak with me and ensured that I had a healthy, delicious meal that was gluten free. I felt so comfortable and assured that my meal would not make me ill, and I was also impressed when you discussed your involvement with the University of Chicago Celiac Center Benefit & Silent Auction. You prepared the special of the day - halibut - with a cilantro, rice wine vinegar, ginger glaze grilled on a cedar plank with asparagus on the side. My mouth still waters when I think of this meal! Thank you for taking the time to come visit me at our table and make a delicious, gluten free meal for me. I am recommending your restaurant to my friends and will definitely look to the Wildfire at Oak Brook for many future meals! I look forward to dining with you again.
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Carmella P.
Wonderful relaxing lunch spot! Modern menu with old-style steakhouse charm is quite affordable for the quality they offer. Forget that it's a chain and just enjoy.
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bobbi n.
About as good as you can expect for a steakhouse in a mall. Granted it's Oak Brook, so we're not talking food court mystery meat, but it is Oak Brook, so you're definitely paying more than the food seems to be worth. Service is excellent when we're with my parents, but wasn't so hot when we went there as a couple (20-somethings). Waitress was nice, but seemed to want to get us out of there so real customers could take our place. It was an interesting experiment in self-fulfilling prophecies though. By treating us like customers who wouldn't be tipping much, we suddenly turned into customers who didn't tip much! This place gets insanely packed. I don't get it, but if you're going to go, make sure to get a reservation. It's easy to do (online) and necessary unless you want to wait 1-2 hours for a table. I wouldn't discourage anyone from coming here, but if you are like us and can rarely afford a night out at a nicer restaurant, this definitely isn't the one that I'd pick.
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a g.
Had a reservation at 6:30 got to the restaurant at that time, but still had to wait 15 minutes because they were behind. Other but that, wildfire is awesome. The food was excellent as well as the service. The chopped salad is awesome. The dark bread is delicious! If your looking for a great place To eat in Oak brook.
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Anastasia K.
Wildfire Oak Brook is slowly slipping out of my favorite restaurants list. I have loved coming here for at least ten years, but over the past 18 months, the service has become more and more spotty and the food isn't always up to par for the price points. Before my review jades you, I still would recommend trying this place if you haven't so far, but fair warning.... go well before 5pm unless you are willing to wait 90 minutes or longer without a reservation (even if you have one, you still may have to wait up to 30 minutes for your table). I'd say these days, service is good 75% of the time. Sometimes when service is slow, your server and / or the manager may come and apologize and pay for parts of your meal (appetizers or desserts) - but not always. You'd better have LOTS of good conversation points planned because chances are good you will wait and wait and wait either for your table or your food to arrive. Foodwise, the apps, meals, desserts and drinks are spot-on 85% of the time. Part of the wait is that the kitchen really does tremendous work on the preparation of your meals. I recommend the chicken/portobello mushroom skewers for an appetizer, the Basil Hayden Tenderloin Tips when they are available, really any of the steaks or chicken, and definitely the mashed potatoes. You may want to stay away from the French Dip as the meat they usually use is pretty fatty and unappetizing. The dessert tray looks delicious, but I've never been blown away by any of their selections. Also FYI, not all the servers tell you, but all the desserts are now available in 1/2 size portions. The ambiance is generally nice, but the bar / lounge area is desperately crowded and the whole restaurant can get pretty noisy during rush times. There are definitely lots of kids brought in with their parents because Wildfire does have a kids menu - so if you aren't a kid person, go later in the evening (after 8pm at least) or over lunch. It's a bit disconcerting to see them seated in the bar area, though.
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Jessica G.
We went to Wildfire with two friends to celebrate my birthday a couple of weeks ago. It was a Monday night and the place was positively packed - I was surprised but we had a reservation and we got seated right away. I forgot how loud it is in there both with the music and the other customers - you really have to yell to hear each other. Service was pretty average, though our server and one of the busboys did a really nice job of keeping the drinks glasses filled. The food was pretty good - I had the filet medallions with the roasted veggies and my only criticism was that the veggies were a mite greasy. The shrimp cocktail appetizer was good, though fairly average, and the chopped salad has lots of interesting little bits in it. The unexpected chocolate dessert at the end was nice but I did need some cheesecake. The service was a bit slower than I was hoping for - the place cleared out a bit after we were about half way done with the mean but still went slow. We waited a smidge too long between courses. Overall, pretty good, and sometimes great - at least three and probably tending toward 4 stars for this one.
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Angela U.
We usually go here for the holidays. It is a classic steak house. Great atmosphere and wonderful food. We like to go with groups, it always is more fun at these restaurants.
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Liza P.
I had a couple Lettuce Entertain You gift certificated, so a ladyfriend and I went here for lunch today. My reason for giving them 5 stars, is that they have a separate gluten free menu, the food was good, and the service? Fantastic!! Let me explain. My friend had the barbecued chicken with the steamed broccoli with herb butter. She enjoyed her meal thoroughly, as well as the bread that came beforehand. Now this gluten free menu they have, it's not one of those menus where they just tell you how you can adjust regular dishes to make them gluten free, oh no! They have gluten free bread and buns, etc!!! Love it!! I have had bread for the first time since I went glutenfree, and it tasted like real bread, people!!! Real live bread!! Soft and chewy and delicious! I was in heaven......I almost teared up a little. So I got my gluten free bread with butter--yum. I also ordered us a artichoke spinach dip off the gluten free menu, which came with soft garlicky flatbread---oh so good! I could have eaten the dip with a spoon. For my entree I got the surf and surf--shrimp and salmon. It came with mashed potatoes--very good, with pieces of red skin and little lumps in them. Definitely real, and delicious. The salmon was moist, with little crispy bits from the grill--melt in your mouth good. The shrimp was a little charred, in a good way. And it came with a little salad with radishes and parmesan shavings, which was light and tasty. Thank you Wildfire for allowing me to have a real restaurant meal without having to leave a bunch of things off or make substitutions, etc. It was thoroughly enjoyed.
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Ken D.
One of my favorite places to eat. Great food and atmosphere. Try the Wildfire chopped salad!
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Robert M.
I do say that for the price, wildfire is a winner! I have been here many times and have never been dissapointed. I love the drinks-always perfect. Steak is always very flavorful, potatoes are wonderful, and the tortilla soup is to die for. I cant get enough of this place!
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Joshua M.
Wow, this place is so popular on a Saturday night you would have thought Jesus had shown up for a bible signing. First of all it's hard to set up a meal to be spectacular after a two and a half hour wait. I mean what is really worth waiting that long for? Of course that's not really the restaurant's fault... I mean we were among all of the dumbasses who decided to stay and wait that long for meat. So after we finally got sat I looked around at the other tables that were six inches from ours and thought that it might be nice to not be in such close proximity to my neighbors that I knew the intimate details of their conversations. So ambiance was not a strong point, at least when the restaurant was filled to capacity. The Caesar salad was not at all impressive. In fact for once I found a salad that needed more dressing instead of having too much. My wife and I both ordered a special... 3 small fillets that each had a different topping on them. And boy were they small... Uber petite I would say. Out of three of the "toppings" that they adorned the steaks with only one of the flavors I'd consider excellent. The other two microscopic steaks were just so-so, and one was overcooked. For dessert we had a slice of their apple pie which was slightly better than the stuff out of the frozen food aisle. Now if Yelp would just get me a damn half star I up this to 3.5, but it's just not a 4. Still I'd give it another shot... definitely not on a weekend, but maybe a week night.
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Yurgen Y.
I'd give them a five but having to book a Saturday night months in advance is ridiculous, not their fault, but not my problem. Great food.
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Alex A.
Best. Steak. Ever. Great service, too.
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Fine D'sign Photograpy C.
The food was so so & drinks were average. Not a place that I'd put on my must return list...
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Tyson H.
I feel like I don't want to waste my time kvetching about the suburban clientele or analyzing the drink menu. All I need to say is that I had a porterhouse steak that was amazingly char-grilled, and cooked to a perfect medium rare. It was a manly steak and one of the best I have had in a long, long time. The service and ambience was good. The steak gave me a meaty feeling all over my body. Yum.
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Phyllis S.
I love the this place. Yes, it can get crowded in there, and there is barely enough room to pass in the bar at times. But the food, and the service is wonderful. Just love it, great for first dates, and last date too!! Been here several times, and never disappointed.
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David V.
Although Wildfire, Oak Brook is a wonderful looking room with great food it is much too loud and the tables are crowded together. It looks like a high-end supper club but aspires to the TGIF crowd! It was mobbed the night we went and the wait for a table was long, made only slightly shorter with a reservation! There was music piped into the room but I couldn't really hear it. For the price you pay I would expect a far more enjoyable dining experience.
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Laura T.
This is really a great place and mall-convenient. My consultant and I came for lunch today...we were greeted immediately even though the lobby was full of waiting patrons. Despite our impression that there would be a long wait for lunch, there was NO wait and we were seated almost immediately. The menu includes lots of variety...the problem is narrowing the choice to just 1 option. I chose the special fish of the day which was the pistachio baked halibut served with fresh asparagus and choice of side (garlic smashed potatoes was my choice). My colleague is on a gluten-free diet. She was able to order salmon without the sauce on a bed of lettuce. Their menu of lunch salads was robust and I was really torn about whether to eat health or less healthy. I chose somewhere in between with the fish AND the potatoes. The waitress was just delightful...an older woman, small in stature and with amazing enthusiasm about everything. You couldn't NOT have a better day after 5 minutes of dialogue with her. The food was de-lish and the service was impeccable. The only flaw in the experience was the noise level but probably not unexpected during a busy lunch rush. I have a new favorite place in Oakbrook.
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Yvonne O.
I am not a huge meat eater - I probably eat red meat once a week, if that. But, the husband LOVES prime meat and so, Wildfire it is. I went in excpecting to have to get some lousy fish dish, but was very impressed with their menu. So impressed that I have taken other people to Wildfire without pressure from the meat-eating monster. I love the sweet potatoes, the wine flights and even the tenderloin. Shrimp and other shellfish is very expertly cooked and the service is always fantastic. The one star off is just for the under-developed dessert menu (although generally after these huge meals, who has room?)
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George K.
Over the years, the service and quality of food has certainly gone down. For the cost, you're better to go somewhere else. The food consistency is always hit or miss, the wait times are horrific without a reservation, inside the place is packed wall to wall, and seems like the inside noise has gotten louder and louder. When I go out with my wife we would prefer to eat in a quieter setting and actually enjoy our food instead of hear the conversations of everyone around us.
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Larry T.
The food is great. I love the Flight Two - White Varietals & Flight Three - Jazzy Reds wine flights. Porterhouse Steak is awesome as well as the trio of medallions! My only issue is that you have to make a reservation min 2 weeks+ out for a reasonable dinner time on Fri-Sun reservation.
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Ben B.
I've been to this Wildfire location twice, both times for lunch. It's a great place to stop for lunch while shopping at Oakbrook Center because of the warm atmosphere, quality food, and fair prices. While it is a more restricted dining room than the downtown location, it brings the signature vintage charm to the near 'burbs.
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Saari L.
Wildfire Restaurant at Oak Brook. The food was wonderful. I don't know that I could provide any insight into the flavours or am capable of pinpointing strengths or weaknesses in the food. The waitstaff, all of the staff, for that matter, were very good and polite, very considerate, etc. The points I would like to make is that the restaurant must struggle with its popularity because the tables were too damned closed to one another. How else does a popular restaurant serve the appetites of a hungry and eager clientele than put in many, many tables? The product of this is that there is so little privacy when dining. This particular occasion was on Sunday Feb 20, 2011. The conditions were not ideal for the restaurant as there was a really nasty cold rain that was coming down in sheets outside. It was still mid-February and no one wants to wait outside with their LED-laced notification devices while there is pouring rain. Anyway, I can only imagine that the owners wished they had a better waiting area for the guests, but the fact is that they simply don't. And on a night when there is a 2-hour wait to get a table for walk-ins, that can't be fun, thankfully my group set up a reservation on Open Table. The result of this perfect storm was that a large number of people were essentially standing on top of one another as they waited for their tables. I have two concerns with Wildfire Oak Brook: 1. Too many tables are placed on the main floor (in the designated dining areas) and it makes for a distraction when dining so close to the tables around oneself. 2. The waiting area is too small and poorly equipped with seating, additional cocktail tables, etc. The decor is pretty good, and seems standard company-wide. For example,I didn't find a great deal of differences or unicity between this location and the one at Woodfield Mall. Our waiter was well-trained and attentive to our table. The bussers did a fantastic job, as well, with attending to the table throughout the evening. Other than these issues, dining here would probably be pretty delicious!!
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Karen K.
Kinda pricey, but every time I have gone, I have loved everything we ordered. Especially the skillet cookie!
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Donald K.
Awesome food and great service.
(5)
Danny L.
Do not order their burgers. I had lunch here with a large group and most of us ordered burgers. The deluxe burger, stuffed burger, angus, etc. They were all dry, tasteless and not cooked the way we had requested. Also, the buns were tough and fries were bland. Others who ordered pasta or chicken enjoyed their meal. Service was very attentive, but the kitchen was slow in turning out orders.
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D A.
Well I dont need to get in to that much detail, the food is always above expectations, service is great, the baked goat cheese is so delicious I have eaten the entire app by myself haha! The burgers are great, but the BONE IN FILLET is the best in Chicagoland, I've never actually had a better bone in before, Wildfire's blows gibsons B.I.F. out of the water. Go for the baked goat cheese and the bone in fillet, if your going on budget try the chef's burger of the day, they have never disappointed me. The turkey burger is the only thing that didnt impress me.. Overall a class act!
(5)
Melissa H.
After reading some of the other reviews, I decided that I really should write a review seeing I just went to Wild Fire for the first time last night. My boyfreind and I acutally found the experience really great. Sure it helped that it was Valentines Day and we were feeling the love to begin with (what can I say, we are a sappy sentimental couple sometimes), but all in all I enjoyed my expereince at Wild Fire. Our reservations were for 5:30, seeing that we work right down the street we were going to go right after work. We arrived a bit early around 5ish, and while the restaurant was crowded, they told us they would sit us anyway. That was a plus, seeing that our other few times going there we couldnt even get a table. I loved the atmosphere actually. It was a sorta 40's decor, which I was really digging. Sorta like an old school supper club. Pictures adorned the wall showing us the days of old. Jazz played in the background, and we were sat at a very comfy booth. Wildfire is lit just right for the type of place it is. Soft lighting yet not too dark seeing most of the wood and decor is on the dark side, very romatic type comfortable lighting. Dinner was good. Weve been to quite a few steak houses, and this ranks up there, not quite as good as say Mortons (which I only know about through word of mouth), but pretty darn good. Drinks were first. I was looking forward to a strong dirty martini, but it was not on thier list of martinis (though Im usure they probably would have made me one if I asked) instead I had a Cosmo, my bf had thier specialty Key Lime Pie drink. Both were strong and yummy. We had thier special chopped salad, which came with stuff like lettuce, tomatoes, corn, avacado, tortilla strips, chicken etc. My boyfreind really liked the salad, I acutally only thought it was so so...I probably wouldnt get that again, id try something else for a starter. We both had New York Strip steaks, his had a blue cheese crust, mine a horseradish crust. More drinks were had, another Key Lime drink for him, and a Bloddy Mary for me. I normally order mine extra olives and extra hot sauce. Once I did, it came with 4 olives, and maybe because it was made with Absolute Peppar Vodka Im not sure, but it was the spiciest bloddy mary I have EVER had. Yumm! We were feelin pretty good at that point. Had I had room in my stomach, and wasnt driving back to Chicago Ridge, I would have for sure gotten one of thier wine flights which were very reasonably priced. Our steaks were cooked perfectly. We both got ours cooked medium, and it was a dark pink (not quite red) center, and so juicy and delicious. It came with a side, we both chose the mashed potatoes which were a great accompaniment to the steak. I was slightly worried that the steaks would be on the small side, especially after seeing that they didnt show how many ounces they were on the menu, but it was MORE then enough and we are both eaters. I had 1/4 of the steak and half of the potatoes left over. The service was pretty good, concidering it was Valentines day. All in all, we would for sure go to Wild Fire again next time we have $140 to drop on dinner :)
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P H.
Pros: Good Food, great prime rib, GQ martini (not on menu) ask about it. Cons: Service always lacked for some reason. Not good for lunch patrons that only have an hour. What you should know: Opentable member, Lettuce Entertain You restaurant group. Nothing memorable to mention. Steaks and entree selections are decent. Lunch service was horrible...we waited 45 minutes for our lunch entrees and they were only sandwiches.
(3)
Christine E.
I've heard friends talk about Wildfire for a while now, usually talking about how how good the food was or how cool the atmosphere is. I finally had an opportunity to go thanks to a Lettuce Entertain You goft certificate. I called for reservations the morning we went, and the only time I could get in was 8:30 - and it was on a Wednesday! We waited until 8:45 once we got there and were seated in the main dining area in a big booth. We had a stuffed portabello appetizer which was delicious. Our steaks came (I had the tri-filet mignon, three medallions of crusted filet mignon, my husband had the new york strip). My filet was just ok, they were all a bit too salty, I had to scrape some of the crust off to make it less salty. My husband liked his steak, but he didn't love it. The thing that saved my main course were the mashed potatoes. They were nice and creamy with just the right amount of buttery flavor. For dessert there was a wide variety of goodies to choose from - we got the giant baked cookie with ice cream. It came to our table nice and warm, still in the skillet it was baked in. It was heavenly! Our waiter was friendly and came often to check on us. The atmosphere of the room was nice and busy, and we had an interesting location because our booth was facing the whole room, so we could watch everyone else eat (of course, they could watch us back!) The whole experience was great, and the food was delicious, except for our main courses. That's what brought down my review to four stars.
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jillian m.
Food was outstanding! Wait time was a little long but it was friday night after all.Our waitress was pleasent and attentive. Will definatly be back!
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Stanley T.
Decent place for steak. Nothing spectacular but a decent value - I and my friends generally felt like we got what we paid for. Service was on par for a restaurant of this type.
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Doug W.
Pricey? you bet... Good moo cow?... you bet. Don't just show up, the wait will piss you off.
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Traveler B.
Stopped by again at the OakBrook Wildfire. 2nd time in as many months, this time I was by myself. Last time was great, had my 2 kids and spouse with me. In and out in 50 minutes. Daughters Mac&Cheese was "the best ever" according to her. The mustard dressing really added zing to the spinach salad. And the Mirassou Pinot from California helped finish a busy day. This time, (Dec 18) the place was packed to the rafters with people. I sat at the bar. And I was still in and out in 40 mins. Black Angus burger was perfect, add mushrooms, and get Chef Larry's team to cook it medium, they know how to do this properly. Again, the sea scallop skewers are worth the drive alone. Foget about parking, use the valet, best $ 4 spent ever. Will be back soon. G
(5)
Felicia P.
Excellent food, drinks and services. That's what keeps me and my family and friends coming back again and again.
(5)
Sara A.
I'm not very happy with Wildfire right now. This is now the second time in less than 1 year that I have had to deal with them professionally for large group events; both times they have refused to invoice us for the remaining payment. We are providing them with a deposit, but yet they still demand full payment the evening of our event. This is extremely hard when they charge extra for additional drinks, etc. the night of the event. So, our only option will be to 'assume' the estimate is correct (and no one orders a second drink!) so that the end amount is what our check is made for. Personally I have never been to Wildfire, but with this attitude and level of customer service for a large group (~50 persons), I'm thinking I may never.
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Tina T.
Although I am not a carnivore, Wildfire is one of my favorite steakhouses in Chicago. There's just something about the atmosphere here; when I'm in the mood for a little Rat Pack and martinis and chumming with power businessmen types, this is where I'll head to. I prefer the bar area to the actual restaurant; it has an ambience that slightly reminds me of New York; it's busy and boisterous but very efficient. And there are plenty of items on the menu to satisfy my fish cravings - the wood fired mussels are absolutely delish; and the plank board salmon is healthy and yummy. Martinis are big and bold, and they have a good working wine menu. I've never not had fun here at this bar! And I'm told the steak is great as well!
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Tiffany L.
I've heard about Wildfire from 3 different people last week so when my friend suggested that we meet up there, I was like sure! The chopped salad, like everyone says, is really really good! Definitely suggest that. And I'm a big fan of carbs too so there bread/butter gets a thumbs up from me. I also had the french onion soup which was pretty tasty (a little salty for me but French Onion Soup usually teeters on the saltier side). I only wish I saved room for dessert. The tray came and it was like WOW! But I'll go back for that next time...and maybe the steak! Our server was nice though would seem to be hard to find whenever we really needed him.
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PKB W.
Love love love the salmon
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S S.
Food? How bout a Martini flight!! woo-hoo!!!!
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Cela C.
I recently went to wild fire for lunch and can I say I forgot how much I love it. We all shared an app of coconut shrimp and I had the Spinach Salad that rivaled the old Pump Room Salad...Don't mean to show my age but I haven't had a Spinach salad that good until now! Will be back again and I am already getting a craving for it again.
(5)
Jen C.
I love Wildfire! The Oak Brook location is usually very busy but they are accommodating. If you have reservations, you will be seated almost immediately. It's a great atmosphere for a steak restaurant. Everything I've had here is delicious - the appetizers, the salads, the steaks, pasta, burgers, the desserts...everything! BIG portions too. Their small salads say they could feed 1-2 people, but really I think it's more like 3-4. Servers are very very attentive and nice. I've gone here numerous times and will definitely keep going back for more! Valet at Oak Brook Mall is $4...but there is always parking in the lots nearby if you look.
(5)
Rosanna L.
Happy hour is the only good thing around here. Went here for a group lunch so we had a pre-picked menu. Starters: spinach artichoke dip and chopped salad. The dip lacked flavor and the bread was hard. The chopped salad was pretty good. Entree: lemon pepper chicken and tenderloin with mash potatoes and brocolli. Chicken and tenderloin were both extremely dry. Even the sauce for the chicken didn't help it. The tenderloin was cooked extremely well done and I'm a rare kind of girl. Yes, that is a taste preference, but even others commented that when cooking tenderloin it's at least a little pink. The best thing was the mash potatoes. Dessert: original cheescake and key lime pie. The cheesecake was eh, nothing to rave about and the key lime pie was pretty good, definitely for lime lovers. Very disappointed with their food. I'm just going to stick to their happy hours since the appetizer dishes are better and cheaper.
(2)
Kristina M.
This place is the best! We get the best Cosmo here all the times. I live in Willlowbrook, but travel all the way to this place only for a good drink ! Thank you!
(5)
Michael L.
I've been to this location a couple times in the past couple of years. This place gets pretty busy and parking around this area sometimes feel impossible. The most recent time I attended this location was for a birthday dinner. There was a large amount of us (about 20 or so) and I felt they took care of us pretty well. They were attentive to our needs and were very polite. We did made the job a little easier on them by having a set buffet style menu. This is one of the better restaurant chains in the Chicago-land area because it's pretty consistent in their presentation, service, and most importantly food. Appetizers, Main Course, and Dessert were all excellent.
(4)
Liz K.
Came here for lunch on a weekday. Wow it was crowded! When we were seated they gave us cornbread...I don't like cornbread but WOW it was delicious!! We ordered Halibut (not a single crumb was left on the plate), New York Steak (cooked the way we asked), and a flat bread. The flat bread came with a salad...I ended up eating the salad that by the time I got to the flat bread I was full (we also ordered appetizers). My aunt and uncle were very impressed with the service and the place...they have never been to a LEYE restaurant before...I think this visit made them huge fans!
(4)
Grace N.
Helloooo...? Is it me you're looking for? The answer was NO because it was difficult to find - it's tucked away in the Oak Brook Center mall, behind the "Reel Club," and the entrance is on the second floor. There, I've saved you GPS-induced confusion. Parking is tough to find on the weekends since it seems like everyone flocks to the mall for dinner. I love the River North location in the city and was really looking forward to a replica in quality and service, with more convenience....and was very disappointed. Even with a reservation, we weren't seated for a half hour. The entrance was packed with others in the same situation. While the city location is busy, it's still subdued, romantic, and conversation-friendly. This location was very chaotic and we were drowned in a dull roar. My filet was good but my husband's medium rare porterhouse was more like meat sushi. Appetizing? Maybe to a wild bear.
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Judith B.
LOVE THIS PLACE! 1940s supper club, I definitely get that feel. Every Time someone visits from out of town and wants to eat locally- thi sis one of our "go to " places. Service is great, the atmosphere is beautiful to look at and the menu is yummy. I haven't tried all of it- but I'm sure its all delicious. This place is a lettuce Entertain You place and I don't think I've ever been disappointed by that companies many restaurants. It's a little too pricey for a "let's go have lunch" place, Its a little bit more of a "kinda an occasion" restaurant. Sometimes it can get a little noisy, but I like that. It's busy! People like it there and they're having happy times My family and I will be back over and over again.
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Boon K.
I really like the chopped salad here and I came here and decide to try something different. I got the sea bass and I wasn't crazy about it. The favor were ok but nothing that stood out for me.
(3)
Faith A.
Had to have a business dinner here and I have to say, despite the fact that we did not have a reservation and that they were packed, they made things happen and we left satisfied. Great wine list, great steaks (I had the filet and steamed broccoli) and great atmosphere.... and of course, friendly and attentive staff with knowledge of their somewhat extensive menu. I will definitely be back!
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Dana J.
Always a great time when I come here. Food is great and service is great. Now that they have a little more competition they have really stepped up their customer service. My boyfriend and I went there for our anniversary and they went above and beyond for us. We'll be back!
(5)
Dianne S.
Nothing says "I love you" like a perfectly cooked steak (medium of course). For that reason, my husband and I typically celebrate Valentine's Day with sharp knives in hand. This year would be no different. Classic steakhouse charm at Wildfire. Black and white photos on the wall. Sinatra playing overhead. Cherry wood bar. Heavenly scent of quality meats.. I made reservations on a busy Friday night, thank goodness since I heard others being quoted an hour and a half wait for a table! We were immediately seated at a large leather booth that was clearly enough for six people. Loved the space! I ordered the martini flight ($11.95) which consisted of four delicious drinks. My favorite was the stormy night...least favorite would have to be the cosmo. Forgot how much I hate those things. Must try to substitute for 2 stormy night martinis next time! The complimentary garlic crusted bread and whipped butter were great to start on since we were terribly hungry from shopping. I ordered from the Chicago Restaurant Week prix-fixe menu. For my APPETIZER I chose the oversized spinach salad with sliced hard boiled egg and bacon. This salad was gi-nourmous! My husband and I were able to share since it was literally spilling off the plate. For my ENTREE I decided on the filet mignon. Wow. Cooked to a perfect touch of pink. Great slight char on the outside. And huge. Size counts and Wildfire knows it. My side of broccoli was accompanied by a melted butter with lime, cilantro and garlic sauce-gave my veggies a great kick. For DESSERT I could not resist the key lime pie. Sweet buttery Graham cracker crust. Tangy but sweet key lime pie filling. Lightly sweet finish with their homemade whipped cream with a sprinkling of key lime zest. Definitely was more than enough to share between two people, but I could have elbowed my husband for the last bite. It was our Valentine's Day dinner, so I held back. My husband ordered the 20 oz bone-in char-crusted rib eye steak. He loved it. Unlike your Gibson's or Morton's, Wildfire offers you a side with every entree/steak order. I very much appreciate not spending $7 on broccoli.
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Julie O.
I was really not happy with Wildfire. We had a reservation and were seated on time. The room we were seated in was kind of awkward and cramped. Conversation was not easy as the room was noisy and acoustics bad. We were a party of 4. The table was a bit too small. Like, we could not fit our menus with the specials menu with the wine menu without banging into one another. Nor could we have bread on the table with appetizers. The sides ended up in the center of the table not next to the entrees because the entree plates barely fit. Server was professional. Appetizers - spinach artichoke was tasty. The calamari was greasy. Table bread - a plus that they serve table bread and plus plus that it was good. Entrees - the Halibut was okay. Not good, just okay, which is a shame cause I like halibut. The horseradish filet was okay. For a signature item I expected better. Drinks were pricey, and not all that good. Dessert was flourless chocolate cake. No issues. Bottom line - it is a pricey place that really ended up not delivering.
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Shannon K.
Food is decent, but overpriced and way too pretentious. It is a chain restaurant trying to do new American dining combined with a steakhouse. For a similar price point, you could literally go to Girl and the Goat and have a meal 100x better. The atmosphere is loud and annoying because the acoustics from the ceiling are built weird for a large restaurant. If you go to the Woodfield location, save some time and go downstairs to the Reel Club.
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Liz M.
Mmmmm Good! I had a delicious parmesean crusted sirloin steak with a side of roasted veggies. My husband had a skirt steak, it was tender and tasty. A glass of wine, a bottle of beer, no extras, no salad or soup or dessert, total bill, $70.00. Server was polite and efficient. We went on a Sunday evening and made reservations and were seated right away.
(5)
David D.
Stopped in at one of our longtime favorites in Chicago, one of the Wildfire chain that we had not sampled. Decor, as always, feels Chicago. The place is welcoming at any hour. We got there about 4 PM, just before a 4 hour trip home to the north. Let's start with the pluses. As always, the chopped salad is a great treat. The ribs were very good as well. Perhaps not so great, but still acceptable, were the bison sliders. Cooked as ordered, but otherwise nondescript. Fries were not at the level one would expect at a top level joint like Wildfire. Send someone to learn how to cook fries properly. My wife loves them, but I refuse to have them cooked in our home. Now we come to the flights. Beer flight worked for me, but not a very wide variety of choices at Wildfire. The white wine flight, on the other hand, was definitely watered. In lesser places, one watches the bottle opened to be sure, but at Wildfire, we wanted to sample. Three of the four wines, we are convinced, had water added. Our perceptions are still acute and we do know the difference. How this could happen in such an establishment is beyond us, but the portions presented were generous, and perhaps because some overly zealous employee felt that they could be made that way with a little adulteration. Too bad, Wildfire. We will always be suspicious of you going forward
(3)
Eddie C.
Pretty impressive to have a restaurant of this magnitude in a mall area. I would think it would be found somewhere else in downtown. Went with a few friends and enjoyed the Shrimp & Crab Bisque, Calamari and French Onion Soup, all was a good start. One had the Wildfire Chopped Salad and she enjoyed it very much, the other had the Prime Angus Burger (interesting choice) for dinner and I ventured with the Bison Filet. I think when you're with friends, the food will seem to taste better. We paired it all with beer instead of wine, actually, because it felt like a beer night. Dinner for (3) was about $125 not bad but the illusion of having this place at a mall was interesting. Overall, I was a fan and enjoyed the meal especially from being out of town for the night.
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Rebecca C.
While Wildfire is one of my all time favorites and often deserves all 5 stars, I'm giving it 4 stars for reason of location. IF you're seated in the main dining room or at a table in the bar area, the ambiance is fantastic and everything seems generally perfect from there. However, the area to the right of the restrooms and the room off by itself that's behind the restrooms, gives off a totally different vibe of being way too cramped and the overall experience goes downhill from there. The chopped salad with their citrus dressing you can purchase on your way out is one of the best anywhere. Wildfire ribs are too die for, as is their wild rice, red skinned mashed potatoes and broccoli. During lunch hours they bring the cornbread to the table but also have the onion loaf and the pumpernickel loaf. If you like good bread, ask for all 3 and they'll gladly bring them to you. If not careful, the breads are a meal in itself. Their bread rivals every place in the city that brags about their bread, and on some days, Wildfire wins the prize!
(4)
Chris S.
Great food, fast service, friendly staff. Made reservations and was able to be seated right away even with it being so busy. The chef's recommendation filet mignon with the incrusting was delicious as well as the au Gratin Potatoes.
(5)
Teri D.
After being assured that their cook could do a proper Pittsburgh steak and explaining what it was at length to the waiter one would think I got what I asked for. WRONG. Not only was my steak improperly cooked and not even close to what I ordered/wanted, but is was full of gristle. I've had better steak at Golden Corral where at least I didn't have to look for a chainsaw to cut through all the tendons and gristle in the substandard chunk of Clydesdale they served to me. Had I not been at a business dinner, it would have gone back. Service was OK but not great and the chairs were some of the most uncomfortable ones I've ever had. I had this meal in December but had forgotten the name of the place until I came to eat here last night and recognized it for the place that served me the really crappy steak the last time. So, I wrote the review based on my December dining experience here, so they may have changed racetracks where they are getting their meat. When I saw it was the same place that had served me the terrible steak in December (I travel a lot for business) I went next door to eat and wrote the review based on my December experience at Wildfire.
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Michael G.
We love the Wildfire in the oak brook mall not only the service but the food are great. This is the place if you love good steak like me. The Prime Rib and the Ribeye steak are the best out of all other restaurant in the mall. The appetizer Calamari just OK but all the salads here are incredible. Always enjoyed every meal we had here and Awesome friendly service.
(5)
Zorin D.
My first night of Chicago's Restaurant Week, I enjoyed dinner at Wildfire Grill in Oakbrook with two of my friends. Frustratingly, we had to wait for forty minutes for the table that I reserved online. To make amends they bought an appetizer and dessert for the table. We started off by ordering the lobster stuffed shrimp. What better way to enjoy your shellfish than stuffed with more shellfish? The tender shrimp was topped the lobster and buttery breadcrumbs. The steaks were prepared to my liking and the potato gratin was as cheesy as I desired. Our server wasn't exactly the best, she was a little distant and not as attentive as I would have liked but overall it was a good place that I would go back to again.
(4)
Liz J.
Went for an afternoon lunch they weren't busy so no wait! The wait staff was friendly and accommodating. The food is good not great but pretty good. We had a salad at a chop house I know it's kind of morbid. But we did get the turkey burger, cooked perfectly tasty great bun! My only complaint the Fries were a little soggy. But overall a nice lunch : )
(5)
Dre F.
My family and I have been here before and enjoyed the food and service. However tonight I was baffled on a Monday night by my experience. I ordered a Hendricks martini dirty. Had to send it back because it was full of vermouth, second one was not much better. My husband ordered a salad, I had the ribeye medallions and my son had a cheeseburger. Our waiter took our order and when our food was brought to us he disappeared for the rest our meal! I didn't get the chance to tell him the ribeye was super salty and not medallions but just a rib eye steak cut into two piece ( I could have done that at home). The broccoli was undercooked, hard as a rock. When he finally came back after the bus boy had clear my husband and sons plate. He asked me if I wanted it boxed up. He proceeded to ask if I wanted to order something else. Why would I if my husband and son were already done? Why wouldn't he check after our food was delivered to ask that question. The icing on the cake was the manager coming over for a half assed apology. Then proceeded to argue with me about what steak medallions are supposed to look like!! Bizarre!! Needless to say not happy. The only reason I gave them 2 stars and not less is because I have had good experiences there before. Maybe next time I will go to Capital Grille or the new restaurant that opened up below Neiman Marcus.
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Mark Z.
Went with a couple of friend for steaks and drinks. Had some steaks and a few different sides. Nothing that great, way over priced for what you get. Will not return
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Arun J.
Nothing spectacular, good solid food and service.
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Chris M.
Very kind and attentive service. The wait staff knows the menu very well, it has many options and your meal includes sides. Our favorites include the horseradish crusted steaks, red wines, and desserts.
(5)
Gino G.
Fantastic filets. Can't go wrong with anything you order here. I would highly recommend dining here, works well for almost any occasion.
(5)
j l.
In terms of finding a gluten free restaurant, Wildfire ranks #1 in our family. Their gluten free dinner menu is the largest and most varied we have come across in metropolitan Chicagoland thus far. Their gluten free dessert menu is much smaller (I think it has 4 items). After many visits, we don't have anything but great things to say. Everything we have ever had to eat is amazing! The drinks are fantastic, too. Any time I've had questions about whether an item listed on their "specials" is gluten free or can be modified, our wait staff has asked the kitchen. The answer is sometimes no--but they ask! I highly recommend Wildfire in general, and specifically to those looking for a good gluten free restaurant. Make sure you make a reservation, though!
(5)
Susan V.
One of my favorite things to order is their pepperoni pizza. It is sorta of small, but more than enough for one person. I enjoy eating at this restaurant since all of the food that i have tried has been very tasty. Their portions are big so make sure you bring your appetite! I tried their mashed potatoes and I thought I had died and gone to heaven. They are hands down the best mashed potatoes I have ever tried (I'm sure they are half butter which is the only reason they taste so good)! Even if what I am ordering does not come with mashed potatoes I always order it as a side cause they are just so good! The only thing I do not like is their prices. It can get a little expensive, but I'm sure that for the quality of the food and the good service it is well spent.
(4)
Val W.
Went here on New Years Eve with my boyfriend and another couple. We had reservations so being seated was no problem.. They do pack you in like sardines though! This was my 3rd time at a Wildfire and I was NOT disappointed. I love their Filet Mignon. It was delish. I had the au gratin potatoes. Very very tasty. Our waitress was awesome. Even put up with my BF and his picky salad request. I had the chocolate cookie with ice cream for dessert. YUM. Left in a food coma. I will be back.
(5)
Ramone P.
I had a Lettuce Entertain You gift certificate left from about 7 years ago so I decided to go to Wildfire for lunch a couple of weeks ago. First mistake was going during lunchtime. Parking was crazy. I went alone and was dressed in errand wear so I was thinking but hoping that I was not going to be treated differently since mostly everyone else was in business attire because it was the middle of the week. I was pleasantly greeted as I walked in the door and immediately led to my table which was in a great spot for people watching since I was there alone. My waitress was great. As soon I reached the table absolutely delicious warm cornbread was served. I ordered the cherry lemonade I think it was. It was pretty sweet but really good. I ordered a cup of lobster and crab bisque. The only complaint is that I didn't order the bowel because it was exceptionally good. For my meal, I ordered the bourbon tenderloin tips with mashed potatoes as my side and an extra side of mushroom caps. OMG!!! Mouthwatering and perfect. If I had died at that moment, I would have considered to have been an excellent choice for my last meal on earth.It was really that good. I have nothing negative to say about this experience but it was a little costly as I spent about $35 for lunch alone (no alcohol) which is the only reason I didn't give it a 5 star. I have been striking gold lately with meal choices.
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Christopher S.
Went tere for a business dinner and the service was great. Oh, and the food was awesome. Got a steak, of course, and asked for medium rare and I ate every last bite. Great temperature and color. The baked stuffed poato was huge and filling and then we had the ice cream dessert. Yep, had me some of that and left for the car a completely satisfied person forth mount and quality of the food. Would definitely make this a return to destination.
(5)
Marty H.
I love the prime rib! The best!
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A J.
I am pleasantly surprised to find a delicious steakhouse that doesn't outright murder your wallet. Using OpenTable i reserved a table very easily and had no issues getting seated. Our server was pretty cool and kept his word about bringing an endless supply of tasty appetizer bread and keeping our drinks topped off. The steak menu is pretty standard, but there are a couple notable differences. The prices are far more reasonable, most of the steaks are in the $30 dollar range. Even better, this price includes one side. Oddly though no steak sizes are shown on the menu, it would be nice to see how large of a piece you are getting. Lastly, pay attention to the rub and sauce options, there are plenty to choose from to customize your steak at a nominal $2. I ordered the Filet w/ coffee rub. The filet was on the small size, confirming my suspicion about the lack of steak size on the menu, but it was delicious. I will say that of the variety of sides i tried here, they were all underwhelming. Other steakhouses I've been to have significantly better sides but I'll let this one slide since i'm here for the meat. some random notes: they pack the tables in tightly so folks requiring more space (wheelchair) will have a hard time getting around. Also, it is quite loud in there, you'll have to almost yell at the waiter to get your order across. Overall I had a great time, great service and great steak. With the well priced menu i'm tempted to come back and try their other offerings.
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Demetrius W.
Great food! Never knew this was part of the lettuce entertain you family. The only problem with this place is it's a bit cramp. It's as if they are short on space. The tables are really close to one another. Perfect place for a group of friends but would be a horrible for a date. Also because you're so close to other people and can hear their conversations, you tend to talk loud therefore the entire restaurant is LOUD. I had their amazing sirloin sandwich and it was absolutely perfect. I don't get out to Oak Brook much but I would drive 40 minutes for that sandwich again! Also the garlic fries are quite amazing as well. When one of my friends asked to taste, I wanted to say no really badly because I didn't want to share. I'm not a salad fan but they are huge and their house dressing is very good.
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Len L.
From my last review - I vowed never to step foot in Wildfire but had a coupon that I needed to use was my excuse. At least during the lunch hour - there was no two hour wait to be seated. Of course, they sat us near a table of crying babies especially when there were many empty tables to choose from. For starters I had the cup of french onion soup - very salty, not enough onions and cheese. Choose the roast beef sandwich which was well-done and if it was not for the au jus, I would be dunking the beef in my water to moisten it up for easy swallowing. For dessert I had the key lime pie.. Well, it was so small that I could have ate it with one gulp. The only positive out of this was that I get to use my coupon and don't have to worry about coming back here again.
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Joe A.
Since day 1, I have felt slightly off about Lettuce Entertain You Restaturants. Wildfire, Maggiano's, Romano's Macaroni Bar and Grill, and so on. They're all the same. All of them. Nicer than you're average Olive Garden, all of these establishments are fit for people who wish they knew what going to a nice restaurant was really like. We went here with a party of about 10 for a nice luncheon, and from the get go I could tell our whole experience was going to be a mess. The uniforms they wear are that of a "Rebel without a Cause" appeal, white dress shirt, a vest, maybe even a tie if you were lucky and got someone who cared to be at their job that day. Our particular Rebel dropped off menus and neglected to return for at least half an hour. This alone to me was off-putting, seeing as how our 10-top accounted for about 80% of the people that Tuesday afternoon, and they had about 4 servers staffed. I ordered my first drink from a cocktail waitress as out entire party had not yet arrived. Apparently, this means you don't get acknowledged for the first half of the meal at the dining table. As for the food. Well, let me just say I've eaten dirt that's more properly seasoned. You guys ever heard of salt? Oh wait, it's sitting on the table because their chefs don't have the competency to sprinkle a little on before they cook their food. And if I had to guess, they have their oven's at a gentle 300 degrees, because they took an hour to make a couple sandwiches, a halibut, and a slab of ribs. If it wasn't the oven temp, then it must have just been a bunch of apes cooking our food. No organizational skills, nothing. I sat and watched as item by item slowly was put in the window, and sat patiently as the next item was then started. If you plan on going to Wildfire, make sure it's your first ever time out for a meal, so that everything after will be a godsent utopian experience. If you've EVER been out to dinner before, and are actually in the mood for a place like Wildfire, find your nearest alternative that isn't run by LEYE, as they're the new corporate consumerism in the Restaurant industry, and all they're out to do is put out restaurants that snake by on the bottom, being just barely good enough to satisfy your inexperienced diner.
(1)
Candice G.
I went here last year, the night before my b-day and overall, felt it was pretty damn lame. It's a dressed up Ruby Tuesday with the old crap on the wall style deco. The service was okay but I think the guy misjudged us, being the youngest people there and totally wrote us off. Our server really could have cared less and the food was good but not mind blowing in any sense. I think they focused too much on style and not enough on substance. It seemed like a place you'd take a kid for their first steak... it's an immature version of classic and classy I regret ordering a drink. I got some $12 fruity piece of garbage... and it was the night before my b-day so I kind of expected a happy b-day upon checking my ID... nothing of the sort. Rude! Ps- totally took my drink away before I was done... probably only have done. Anyway, I didn't complain because I shouldn't have to bitch on my birthday... so I saved it for here. Tough, they should know better. Then when we were done with our plates the server brought out the check and never asked if we wanted dessert (I did & I always do). Rather than bother him with asking we just paid (too much) and left for another restaurant that would be more willing to serve us dessert. Meh, skip it and go somewhere with better service for your money.
(2)
Melissa C.
I have not been to Wildfire in several years and finally convinced my husband to go for my birthday dinner. When we arrived, our reservation was ready and we were seated slightly behind the hostess desk in a small room, not in the main area of the restaurant. First impression, i thought the restaurant was tired and dirty. We were seated between a large group and a table with another couple. The acoustics were horrible. We felt like we were seated with each group as we could not avoid hearing the conversations. I don't think either party was intentionally loud, but it was impossible for my husband and I to hear each other without shouting. The service from our waitress started out fine, but after she took our order, she took the order of the large party next to us and it was a good 5-10 minutes she spent taking their order that delayed our order being placed. A note to management, electronic ticket submission would be a smart technology add. The rest of the meal was ruined by loud conversations from adjacent tables, slow service creating a very tense, uncomfortable experience. We were going to order coffee and wine for dessert, but by the time the waitress had finished the dessert order from the large party, we were fed up and ready to leave.
(2)
My T.
Managed to have associate save us a seat at the bar. Of course it was Valentine's Night and the place was rocking. Unfortunately, I had already eaten prior to getting there, but the atmosphere was the best....the staff jived well and the food being served looked awesome. The couple next to us were served Salmon and Mixed Grill....I could tell they were my kind of dishes. Aside from the pizza (wood fire) we ordered as an appetizer, everything else deserved good reviews. I strongly recommmend that if you're seated at the bar....ask for SHANNON...she's a knowledgable bartender under the gun!
(4)
John W.
Blue cheese crusted filet is incredible. Service is usually good. Depends on the day.
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Tim W.
I've been here twice, and wish it was more. The ambiance of the place was much cozier than you would expect with it being such a large place. They have it well compartmentalized with partitioned seating areas and multiple levels. They do pack people in, so you'll get to know your neighbors, but it isn't so bad as you don't want to get up and go to the restroom while you are there. On my first visit I had Filet medallions w/ parm, blue, & horseradish with roasted vegetables and a Caesar salad. I don't recall what I had the second time. (I was here in Jan 2012 and never finished my review.) The weekly specials I noted: Mon fr chick, Tue trout, Wed BBQ ribs
(4)
Joseph P.
Went there with friends for lunch. Great food, Great atmosphere and great service. Coffee was very good as well as the chocolate cake which we asked if we could split 3 ways..........it took awhile for them to get the dessert to us but they prepared it on 3 plates done so beautifully! We were impressed - the waiter delivered excellent service - a most enjoyable lunch - we will be back soon!
(4)
Jacki A.
In the past couple years, I've come to Wildfire a couple times for family functions and whatnot. All the other times, I've been content with my experience because I pretty much got the same thing each time. But at my most recent family gathering, I was not as content as other times. I tried the short-rib ravioli and it was just ok. I was expecting more. The dough on the ravioli was gooey/gummy in the center and the outer parts of the ravioli had to be gnawed at a little. As my brother pointed out, the decor in the restaurant does not match any scheme...which I never noticed before. Nice call. ALSO, the lunch menu states....and I quote..."Your servers will bring a basket of cornbread" ........ never did I once see cornbread in the whole restaurant. Disappointment x5 One last note, the service was pretty bad as well. It took about 15 minutes for me to get an iced tea and then a good 40 minutes for all the food to arrive. (There wasn't even anything that needed to be cooked for that long, I should add). If I even cared enough about the place to rant on, I would. So I'll just leave this here.
(2)
Howard L.
You can't go wrong with a LEY (Lettuce Entertain You) restaurant, and Chicago Restaurant Week to boot. Daughter joined wife and I for a family dinner, and prix fixe at $33 pp. This deal included salad or soup, 10 oz prime rib for all of us (in lieu of other choices of chicken, salmon, shrimp pasta, or braised short rib), and desserts of flourless chocolate cake, key lime pie, or choc-PB pie (we had one of each). Prime ribs were all nicely done at medium or medium rare, and the horseradish sauce was fresh and a particularly nice compliment. The key lime was overly tangy to me, but the other desserts were fine. It was also nice that this particular Wildfire was also better lit in the vibrant main dining area and had better spacing than its counterparts downtown or in Glenview, where we've been to in past. It was also packed in the reception area as you might expect. Service was top notch, like we usually find at all LEY places. We figured the Restaurant Week special might have saved us about $7 pp in value. The standard family style prix fix dinner (minimum 6) priced at $31.95 pp also looked like a decent deal if you have a larger group to feed.
(4)
Bill B.
I tend to travel for food, and Wildfire reinforced that attitude - while I wouldn't fly in from San Francisco specifically to eat here (or much of anywhere), I will definitely suggest this restaurant any time I'm in the Chicago area. Dark, beautiful decor set a wonderful mood when we came in on Christmas Eve for dinner. Very friendly and accommodating staff were everywhere - I particularly commend our Back Room server, who dealt with our party's two toddlers with aplomb, recognized that we'd need repeated visits to order and clear plates, and was all-around quick, helpful, and accommodating. I appreciated the coat check at the to-go counter but wish they had signed it. The food was outstanding, and the chef knows perfectly how to cook a piece of steak to order. I tried the recommend 3 rib-eye medallions with horseradish, bleu cheese, and double-baked potato crusts; my favorite was the bleu cheese, followed by potato, though all 3 were very good. My local friends ordered the same, but doubled up on the horseradish crust given past preference. Strongly recommend and look forward to a return visit!
(5)
Linda. K.
I was invited to an Easter get together with family and I was really disappointed. This was my first time here and also last. The bill was extremely high - $175 for two!!! The service was just okay and food quality just okay. I expected a special menu for Easter at least but it was just like going out to dinner anytime. :(
(2)
Zachary L.
I've never been to Wildfire before, but love steak so my grandfather took me out for my birthday. When you first walk in, there is a very warm and friendly atmosphere. Jazz music is playing in the background and we were seated almost immediately. Our server came and greeted us before getting our drinks in a timely manor. At the same time, he didn't disturb us every five minutes but knew when to ask if we needed anything else. I had their shrimp and crab bisque soup which was very flavorful. It had a good mix of spices and came out at the perfect temperature for us to eat it at. For dinner I ordered the filet medallion trio, and got to pick three different crusts (mushroom, horseradish, and bearnaise) with a side of wild rice. I ordered the steaks at medium rare, and when I cut into them they were juicy and cooked to perfection. The wild rice was nothing spectacular but still good, while the medallions were incomparable to anywhere else I have been. Our dinner came out in a timely fashion and were still plated very professionally. The whole meal was very filling but for dessert we had this chocolate molten cake that was very rich and paired nicely with their house coffee. I would highly recommend Wildfire, and especially at this location.
(5)
Kayce A.
We stopped into Wildfire for a drink Friday night and we were told the hightop tables in the bar were first come first serve. We snagged the last one but it took just under 10 minutes for a server to help us. To put it in perspective, we finsihed our water, got refills and at all of the bread the busser gave us before I stopped a manager as asked for a server. We were frustrated and ready to leave but the manager really saved the experience! His name was Chad and he located our server, checked on us twice and even bought us an appetizer to make up for everything. Great service, Chad!
(4)
Victoria P.
This restaurant exceeded my standards! My boyfriend and I loved everything about this place from the food to the service to the ambiance. It was breathtaking!
(5)
David S.
Love the service, atmosphere, and decor. I like that they have mature wait staff and not kids. Food is always consistent. One of our favorites because it has a good size gluten free menu and free gluten free bread brought to your table. You must know to order it though. I had the steak and blue cheese salad last night. Good as always. I asked the waiter for a recommendation on the dessert. He recommended the cookie with ice cream. I thought it was fine, but would not order it again. It could have been a perfect meal, but the dessert was a let down.
(4)
Benjamin T.
Weekday dinner on one of the hotter days this summer. My main disappointment: we wanted to go out to someplace really cool (temperature wise), but despite all the drapes being drawn, I'd guess the restaurant was 83 degrees or maybe higher. We shared a nice salad and the white wine flight was as refreshing as I hoped. Dessert was some kind of S'mores thing which I wouldn't really recommend. This is another reliable Lettuce Entertain You site, kinks have been worked out, service is smooth, not exciting, but no bad surprises either.
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Brett C.
Have been here several times for a glass of wine and an appetizer. Always sit in the bar area. Service is good, nice selection of wines to choose from. Haven't been here for dinner yet so really can't give it a full review. It's a local chain that's on the higher end of dining. I can say I do love the calamari. It's worth a check out if you're at Oak Brook or one of their other locations. Cheers!
Always a solid place. Nothing out of this world but good food, nice wine & good service. It can get a little crowded but they handle it well.
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Aivle R.
Never again! My husband and I were very disappointed. This was the type of food you would expect at a Chili's or Applebees. The bread was nothing special. The Ceasar salad had some brown lettuce and the dressing did not have much flavor. I had the shrimp and penne dish. The "sauce" consisted of cherry tomatoes, corn? and pasta water. My husband had the Wed night special 24-hour barbecue. The ribs looked like they were just sitting on a plate for a while before they brought it out, the pulled pork and brisket were mushy. The only part we enjoyed was the sundae but how can they mess that up?
(1)
Deb M.
I usually order burgers here for takeout. They have the best burgers here I've had that is close to my part of the city. The burgers are always so juicy and the buns are buttered perfectly. The tomatoes are even seasoned nicely. They always include a loaf of onion bread and some butter with my takeout orders, even if it's just lunchtime. They are very good about checking the meals before you leave to ensure that everything is correct. Dining in I've always had good service. When it gets a little busy they might sometimes forget to bring you a soda, but that doesn't happen too often. The noise level is pretty loud, lots of chatter. I don't mind that, it's better than eating in a place that's too quiet. Out of the last 10 burgers I've ordered medium well, only one time have they been wrong (they made it well done instead of medium). But I didn't complain about it. The containers they use for takeout are great. They're microwave and dishwasher safe. I'll be back whenever I get a burger craving. I have yet to try the steaks.
(4)
Nick G.
Excellent! We went there for a family dinner (8 of us). The service was great and so was the food. Two of us were gluten-free because of an allergy, and the waitress even brought gluten free bread which the two in our group were ecstatic about. The scallops were delicious!
(5)
Mrs. B.
I was extremely disappointed by this place. The service was slow and snobby. I think I waited an hour until they took our order. The soup would have been better if it were hot and same with the rest of the food. I paid 90 bucks for myself (1 person) and this was nowhere near 90 bucks!! I do not recommend going here ever ever again. A complete waste of my time and money. Wine selection wasn't great either.
(1)
Tami B.
My husband and I went to Wildfire to celebrate our 3 year wedding anniversary. Everyone we talked to said that Wildfire is excellent so we went in with high expectations. They did not disappoint! Everything was amazing. We went on a busy Saturday night and had a reservation, so we got a table right away when we arrived. It seemed like the wait was really long without one, so I recommend having a reservation. It was pretty loud, but probably because it was a really busy night. Even though it was busy our server was very attentive and friendly. The food is delicious! I had the crab and shrimp bisque to start and the beef wellington special. My husband had the French onion soup to start and the lamb chops with a sweet potato. Everything was really good. I also had a specialty cocktail with my meal which was delicious as well. I would definitely come back for another special occasion or for a drink. Even though it is somewhat of a splurge for dinner, it is very affordable considering it's a steakhouse.
(5)
Bonnie P.
My boyfriend and I had a lovely dinner here last weekend. I had the prime rib and he had the strip steak. The food was really great and it definitely hit the spot. It's a nice restaurant, but not pretentious - very comfortable and cozy. We were dressed neat casual and didn't feel out of place at all. Great place to have a great meal.
(5)
Gerhard G.
The food is to worth the money. It is way to expensive. The service it's so slow I had to wait almost 2 hours until I got me food.
(2)
Kara Z.
I've always avoided Wildfire thinking it was too fancy or expensive for us, but we had a gift card so after checking out the reviews and the menu we decided to give it a try. We did feel a little different than many of the other people in the restaurant- not ordering wine, not asking a lot of foodie questions about the menu, not wearing business suits, etc. (We also felt different in a different way than the woman with the 2010 New Kids on the Block T-shirt but that's another story!) :) We started with the pretzel appetizer which came with cheese and honey mustard- very good, soft, more yeasty than usual. (We actually prefer the pretzel appetizers at Rock Bottom and at Lucky Monk but these were still tasty). We enjoyed the warm onion bread with butter they gave us when we sat down, and I was happy when the waiter asked if we wanted more instead of me having to ask. My husband ordered the stuffed burger- today's selection was a southwest burger- stuffed with pepper jack cheese with jalapenos and pico de gallo. It came with coleslaw, fries, ketchup and guacamole on the side. I ordered the Wildorf Salad (cute name) which was huge and had tons of stuff (spinach, romaine, apples, raisins, cranberries, celery, croutons, sunflower seeds) in it with an apple ranch dressing- very good. We couldn't resist the desserts as we watched them bring the big tray to all the tables. We tried the warm apple pie- it was OK but not our favorite. It had a crumbly buttery topping, not many apples, and was topped with a big scoop of vanilla ice cream and caramel sauce. The other desserts looked really good (though some looked pretty weird/fake on the tray that was sitting there all day). I like that you can order a full or half serving of dessert (we split half a serving and it was more than enough after a big meal). Their menu has more items than many of the other Lettuce Entertain You restaurants and they have options like sharing salads which is nice. You can make a reservation by calling or through the leye.com website. They recommended a reservation even at 5:00 on a weeknight (we're not as old as we sound) and by the time we were done there were tons of people waiting. Our server was attentive- quick with refills on drinks, checking in with us about how things were, timely with the check and appreciative after we paid. We found it striking how many people were working there. It seems like a well-oiled machine- many people doing different roles. There were people walking up and down the aisles almost constantly with a little pad of paper writing things down- we asked our server at the end and he said they are keeping track of the progress on each table so they can figure out seating and the wait time. That seemed like a good idea but was very obvious and we wondered the whole meal what they were doing- we've never seen a restaurant do that so openly before. Maybe it works for them. Anyway, we thought the food was good and the service was also good. We weren't particularly comfortable so probably won't go back often, but we're really glad we tried it and had a nice meal.
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Osiris V.
I can not believe they actually kept the reservation open. When we got there we didn't have to wait a MINUTE to be seated. Now a days, if you make a reservation, you're still waiting for 15 to 20 minutes. Went there for our New Years Eve meal...delicious. I had the three beef medallions, one horseradish crusted, one double baked potato crusted and one Parmesan crusted with a side of the Wild Rice. MMmmm mmm MM! :) My boyfriend had the New York Strip and their perfectly flavored mashed potatoes. We did have desert but I was too full to remember the name. lol The service was lacking in the beginning but then it got better as the night went on.
(4)
Mike W.
It's a typical steak house. Flavor wise I think this chain has gone downhill. Everything was just blah and glistening with or swimming in butter/ oil. When it's that over the top it just doesn't make my mouth water. I know this place isn't supposed to be healthy, but come on. I also felt all the portions were way too big and the food is so heavy you just want to take a nap afterwards. The baked potato alone is like a 5 pound bowling ball! Instant diabetes!
(3)
Mary N.
Great service, simple great food. You can't get better service anywhere else. It's managed well and you can see it in the staff. The food is beautiful. My husband loves the steaks here, I love the fish. The gluten free goat cheese dip is wonderful. Check it out. All Wildfire's are not the same.
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DAN D.
The food is decent at best. I got the macadamia nut halibut and my date got the fire grilled salmon. I wasn't really impressed with either. I had a bbq salmon at Champs that was half the price and twice as tasty. I've had plenty of fish over the years and there was just nothing special about it aside from the price, which is hefty. I'd rather go to Bonefish or Lincoln Whiskey Kitchen for a decent bit of fish.
(2)
Lisa M.
I won't bore you with a food review, it seems like its all been said. We've been here several times and have never been disappointed by the service or the food. On our last occasion we had a reservation for four and checked in ten minutes early. We waited at the bar and after forty minutes had gone by, we checked to see if there was a problem. I think they forgot about us, and we were seated right away. Shortly after being sat, a manager came over and dropped off a margarita pizza for the inconvenience. We never complained or asked for anything, so it's nice when people can make amends without prodding. Thanks Wildfire.
(4)
Tiffany G.
love love love this place!! The food is awesome and the service was great. thank you Cathy. see you soon
(5)
Arlene G.
ive only been 2 the schaumburg location so my girl & i decided 2 try this one. i remember the food being really delicious & i wasnt disappointed with this visit either! i had the sampler of 3 types of meat - 1 porkchop, 1 lambchop & 1 filet. all 3 were sooooooooo delicious! i also had a side of spinach which was also yummy! i wish i wasnt so greedy so that i had more 2 take home but i didnt. my girl had the lambchops & she loved them as well. we also tried the apple pie a la mode 4dessert & it was pretty good 2! i dont even think i had room 4 it but my girl wanted 2 get it so of course i had 2 try it! anytime i want some fine dining & great food i know i will get it here!
(5)
Javier B.
Spectacular filet medallion steaketts. Sit back and enjoy the food.
(5)
Christine S.
I love Wildfire and have reviewed a couple of them so I'll keep this brief and specific to this location. I highly recommend making reservations, ESPECIALLY during the holiday season (yes, make a reservation for any night of the week, trust me). Monday is 1/2 price bottle of wine night. Take advantage of that. :) The food always rocks, no matter which one you go to. Enjoy!
(4)
Brandy W.
Quite good! We took my parents for an evening out-- especially nice since we had a $50 gift card to try it! Friends told us this was the best restaurant in the "Lettuce Entertain You" group (never heard of it until now), so we obviously chose to head there. First, I have to say how much of an idiot I am so no one else makes the same mistake. We walked into the Reel Club (lower level restaurant) thinking we're at Wildfire. We're seated and thinking about why the menu was so different... then the waitress introduced herself and welcomed us to the Reel Club! Eek! We had to leave the table, grab our coats that were checked, and headed to Wildfire upstairs. So embarrassing. We had to sit in the bar at Wildfire but since we could order full menu at the high-top tables in the bar, we chose that rather than waiting. I was huuuungry. Our waitress was nice--not crazy accommodating and never checked back on our meals (I wanted BBQ sauce for the fries. I know, weird), but she wasn't terrible either. We ordered: Waldorf salad with chicken added, BBQ chicken, homemade veggie burger, and ribeye medallions with mushrooms. Everyone loved their meals. I am always trying to find a good veggie burger and this rated about an 85-90% on a scale... J Alexander is still better. It could've used slightly more seasoning to make it AMAZING. My husband ordered a side with his meal and chose to upgrade to the cheddar stuffed potato because we heard awesome things about it from our friends. Though we don't LOVE stuffed potatoes, it was by far the best we've ever had. Which means... it must have so much butter, sour cream, cheese and fatty goodness in it. We were all pleased and meals were about $10-$20. Our bill came to $70 for 4 full meals and we were all stuffed leaving the place. We enjoyed it very much and would return. Just please... don't make the same mistake as we did and walk into the wrong restaurant. AH!
Takes Reservations : Yes Delivery : Yes Take-out : Yes Accepts Credit Cards : Yes Good For : Dinner Parking : Valet, Private Lot Bike Parking : No Wheelchair Accessible : Yes Good for Kids : No Good for Groups : Yes Attire : Casual Ambience : Classy Noise Level : Average Alcohol : Full Bar Outdoor Seating : No Wi-Fi : Free Has TV : Yes Waiter Service : Yes Caters : Yes
Steven M.
I was shopping with a friend and we were going to eat later in the day, but when we walked by the smell hooked us and we had to go in. It was not crowded at all for a Sunday so we were seated right away. The atmosphere is very warm and inviting. Kind of like an old supper club. I didn't want to get loaded so I had a lemonaid. It tasted like dish water? I told the waiter and he brought me another one. He should have tasted it first. Your suppose to cut the lemon in half before you pour water over it. The bread is quite delicious, with the whipped butter. As far as giving you to much food. I think they didn't get the memo. I had the special, roast beef with horseradish that was the best that I have ever had. But it looked like a finger sandwich. I know I was with a queen but this wasn't high tea. And the beef was in little chunks that hardly lifted the bun. They tried filling up the plate with a huge quarter pickle and a bowl of potato salad. I know americans are used to a wheel barrel pulling up to the table, but for 13 bucks I got ripped off. My friend had the breaded chicken sandwich and it was burnt on one side. He liked the coleslaw though. I have been here quite a few times before and have had only one other bad experience. I think that it is over priced for what you get. But they have a captive audience with lots of cash, so anything I say won't matter one bit. Thanks for stopping by. Pay your bill and get out!
(2)Susan M.
i've eaten inside twice and have ordered salads to go a few times. it's pretty good food, but definitely expensive. the first time i went with a friend from work. i had ordered some soup and an appetizer. the waitress completely forgot about the appetizer and never ordered it for me. as i was on dinner break, i didn't wait. i went with the bf once and i had the filet medallions oscar. i forget what he had. the food was pretty good, but the portions were small for how much it was. the bread there is really good. i also had the martini flight, which was very cute and a nice way to sample a few drinks. not a terrible place except for the wait that happens sometimes and the price.
(4)i t.
I always enjoy my meal here. I come here for the best turkey burger (I believe) served by a restaurant, and the fish sandwich. The choc chip cookie sundae is delicious too (and I am not typically a fan of cookie sundaes...). The greek salad is also very good ... and of course the onion bread. Service varies, but I have never had "bad" service. Just be sure to stop by at an unconventional time (I will not wait 60 - 120 minutes for any meal.....unless I'm preparing it myself).
(4)Apolinaras S.
Two times I go there with my wife, both times waitresses think they are doing us a favor serving us. Steak is just OK. We still can't get over the service! Maybe GM needs to go to the downtown Chicago location and learn a thing or two how to hire the right staff that provides the right level of service.
(2)Carey V.
Love, love, love Wildfire and have been there many times. Service is always excellent and non-intrusive. Food is the best. We always get the Wildfire chopped salad, prime rib with redskin mashed potatoes, and try various things for dessert. Their wine filghts are fun, well-priced, and generously portioned. Love the art deco decor in the restaurant. Will be back again and again.
(5)Patty V.
We went here last night for "date night". We would have preferred an later seating,but I did wait until Thursday to make a reservation, so partially my fault The service was outstanding and the food was equally good,we never wanted for a refill or a replacement of silverware. We started with an appetizer of crab cakes. They were very good, mustard dipping sauce well prepared. We each had a soup-I had a shrimp and crab bisque,and hubby had French onion soup. He said my soup was better than his, the FOS was a bit too sweet and salty for his liking. The bisque was very rich and delicious,with some hints of coconut milk-yummy! The bread that comes at the start of your meal is fresh, hot and addictive-I wanted to eat more,but I hadn't eaten all day,so that didn't help. I really wanted to try the martini flight, but again, the not eating all day thing . It would not have been the wisest thing I have ever done. I thought about a progressive wine flight-Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Cabernet Sauvignon,but decided that might prove to be too much as well. I settled on a really nice Sauvignon Blanc(from Marlborough region!!) It was a nice complement to all the dishes I had. I had the Macadamia crusted Halibut with roasted asparagus and a side of smashed redskin potatoes. It was perfectly crusted and prepared,my only problem was not having enough room to finish it all. Tim had the Filet medallions trio Parmesan, Blue cheese and Bearnaise crusts with a side of Au Gratin potatoes. He was very happy with his meal as well. He usually won't order steak in a restaurant, he likes mine much better, but he said this was as good as I make( I think it may have been better,I don't get so fancy!!) Well, of course, our server came with the nasty tray of delicious looking desserts. Thankfully, Wildfire does have half orders of most of their desserts. We split a half order of the Apple Pie Ala Mode and it was a perfect capper to a really great meal! We will most certainly go back and maybe just order a few apps and a salad-the apps looked so good, it was difficult to choose. Very large portions, you will go home with a doggy bag or a very painful tummy( I had both!) Very crowded on a weekend,so plan ahead to get the time you want or be prepared to wait! Located next to Neiman Muscus in Oak Brook Center, right across from Cheesecake Factory.$4.00 valet or you park yourself in the mall lot.
(4)Kellie k.
We went there on a Saturday night. I highly reccomend making reservations. The beef wellington is fantastic. THe meat is so tender that you can cut it with a fork. Sooo good. I loved the cream spinach and the bread. We will be going back again
(5)It's The F.
Its a cool spot for the West Sububs but not really a great everyday/rave and be excited about joint. I mean I had their Lobster Bisque and it was buttery as hell I could seriously feel my hips expand atleast 3 cm around as I slurped the first spoon full.....HOWEVER the drinks were awesome........Manhattan anyone?
(3)Kasia R.
After hearing rave reviews from my co-workers who had their Christmas party at Wildfire 3 years ago, although not at the location, I decided to finally try it out. We went during lunch hour on a Friday and we were dressed in casual clothing.. so upon entering the restaurant we felt or at least I did a little under dressed for an early Friday afternoon. The place is kinda cozy but kind of dark too... I hated our booth location .. right across from a table full of business people.. they were close enough that we could practically grab their food of their plates. okay.. maybe I'm exaggerating a little but it was close. We probably could have asked to be moved.. but didn't bother to do so. The booths felt cramped .. although it was just the two of us. We received our lunch menu, but not a drink menu. I do look a little young for 25, but I hope to at least pass for 21... ha ha maybe our host just forgot. The waitress was more than willing to bring us a menu. We were also offered the dinner menu, but we opted for just the lunch menu. So , we ordered our drinks.. I think I got a rasberry martini.. which was delicious.. but also pricey. For an appetizer we got calamari, which was good.. but a small portion. I guess I'm just used to having the Red Lobster calamari with the veggies. For entree I got a pretzel fish sandwich.. which was just okay.. not impressive with a side of fries and coleslaw. For the sides I think you could choose rice. potato, or mashed potatoes... don't remember. My husband got some burger sandwich with the cheese inside the burger.. something like that... he asked for well done...and it was still a little red.. but it was thick. He thought it was pretty good though. . We were tempted to try the dessert and got a piece of chocolate cake.. it was very rich. I love cake And I love chocolate, but a little too much. Our waitress was okay. but she came by way too often. I like when the wait staff takes your order, brings it and maybe comes back to ask if anyone wants reflls on their drinks. I like to eat my meal in peace.. Overall.. I was not all that impressed by this place or the prices. I don't plan on coming back.. unless someone offers to pay for my meal..
(3)Susan N.
Honestly, folks, just go here. It's this popular for a reason. First and foremost: Make a reservation! Try to avoid the busiest times, and instead opt for an early dinner, which will likely optimize your experience. It can get quite loud and busy in here, especially in the bar area. But- everyone should eat here at least once. Or 40 times. It's so wonderful. You cannot go wrong with anything on this menu. The crusted filets are to die for (I love the horseradish), the fish is decadent and fresh (I had the halibut), the salads are SO delicious, and the sides and appetizers are AMAZING! The mussels are the best I've had anywhere, the stuffed mushrooms are just insane, and all of the potato side choices are superb. The cocktails? Forget about it! They do it right. Ask for a wine flight (red or white) or a martini flight- you'll love it! The martinis are stellar. I LOVE this place. I hope you go soon.
(5)Aubrey R.
Usually I go to the Wildfire in Chicago, this was my first time at the Wildfire in OakBrook. I ordered the special today which was a macadamia nut crusted halibut with a lemon butter sauce. I've had this before at the Wildfire in Chicago and loved it, so I tried it again. It isn't a regular item, so when they offer it, I always get it. It's really good. The food was good, just as good as Chicago. Service was so so. Get better service in Chicago. My friend ordered pasta and the server completely messed up her order. The manager came around and asked my friend what she got. We had already been waiting about 15 minutes for our food and he discovered the order was wrong. Server had her down for a pizza! Her food came and we both enjoyed our meals, good stuff. The manager did give us a free cookie sundae which was also very good. I just was so hungry, so I didn't like the extra wait for our food. It took about 30 minutes. I did appreciate that the manager did try to make things right thus four stars. Our server just seemed off, but hey, we all have our bad days!
(4)Anna C.
I really like Wildfire. I always order the same thing.....don't we get in a rut at our favorite restaurants and just order the same thing over and over again? Anyway, I love their mushroom encrusted pork chops. They cook them to perfection. They are moist and flavorful. YUMMY! My daughter always orders the cedar plank salmon. (She is in a rut too!) We always finish dinner by splitting their Key Lime Pie dessert. The service is always excellent and the bread that is brought to the table is served warm and delicious. Give this place a try....you will like it.
(5)Cheryl V.
Eating or drinking at Wildfire is like staying at a Marriott, you can always count on consistency in quality and good service. Outstanding, fun atmosphere for couples, friends and special ocassions.
(5)Elaine Z.
Not up to their old standards, but still good. Service is always great - I have been there several times in the past few months and they are consistantly out of something I'd like to order. I understand running out of something, but this seems to be a regular thing. Always a very clean place, albeit dark (!) near the host stand.
(3)Andrew J.
There is a reaon this place is always full. Cool (but older) crowd, great drinks, great food, and great service. It's a Lettuce Entertain You restaurant, my favorite to use gift cards at.
(5)Justin G.
I went once, the meal was over priced, and the waiter was a fool. The best part about it was the bread.
(2)Jay D.
I've been coming here for about 3 years now and have always enjoyed the experience. I've found the food usually quite good, and the service good as well. Our last visit, however, wasn't quite as good. My wife found a hair in her shrimp and declined to send it back to the kitchen. We regretted not sending it back because we found another hair in the last remaining bites.
(3)Gary K.
We got a gift certificate for Wildfire as a gift and my Wife and I were pleasantly surprised. They have amazing food. I had the Cedar Planked Salmon and it was amazing, and their molten chocolate cake was great too. What an amazing place for a date!
(5)Mike I.
A decent restaurant with a lot of variety. Our server was attentive and very courteous. I ate there last night and had mixed reviews on what I ordered. I started with the crab cakes and goat cheese dip. The crab cakes were more filler than crab, which obviously is not ideal. The goat chesse dip with pita wedges was very tasty although no different than other places I have had it. Moving on to salads, I decided on the chopped salad (their specialty) and it was delicious. Bits of bacon and blue cheese mixed with chopped lettuce and a few other things made for a truly good salad (I would eat this as an entree!). For my entree I went with the ribeye steak and was disappointed. Although the presentation was nice (perfectly charred), the consistency of the steak itself was very average. A slight grizzle texture to the meat. I would be shocked if this was USDA Select (and would fall over if it was Prime) beef. It was cooked exactly how I ordered it, medium. The dessert I chose was their pecan pie and it was awesome. A very light tasting pie, which is usually not the case with a pecan pie. The dessert saved the evening! Everyone else at my table seemed to be content with what they ordered although one person (we had six, total) did send their filet back due to it being overcooked. I would go back and try something else next time as I have dined at their other locations before and had decent dinners.
(3)Trinidad T.
in the words of rachel ray: yum-o. this place is the shit! the food is continental i guess, but it's kick-ass. i will never EVER forget the steak medallions we had... sure it was like a 30 dollar plate, but i've never had melt in your mouth steak. truly fantastic. they also make a good cobb salad and their mashed red potatoes had a lot of "hidden goodness" i call it, ie butter, garlic, etc, etc... service is of course great, they'll bring the salad out if you're sharing and toss it, and servie it. delicious!!
(5)John M.
Excellent. Classic American fare done just right- simple yet elegant. The ambience is dark and handsome. The wood-panelled walls and black leather chairs compliment the Big Band-esque 1940's theme they got going on. The dining room is massive, the center of which descends several feet below the perimeter of the square-shaped room. The quieter tables are the ones along the perimeter because the walls seem to gobble up most of the jabber. The bar resides along one of these sides, the one closest to the main entrance, and is placed such that it acts as almost a barrier to the main dining room. My horseradish-crusted fillet was cooked to perfection and the french fries were crispy, light, and scantily salted. My grandparents' selections looked equally as outstanding, and judging by my grandfather's tip to the waiter, I am convinced he was as pleased as I was. I hope to be back soon with some friends. Five Stars for sure.
(5)Stephanie M.
You know, I still can't tell if the desserts on the cart are real or fake. THey love to put powdered sugar on the desserts. Prime rib. Cedar plank salmon. Duck. All of those are good selections here.
(4)Plenty F.
5 stars. Excellent everytime. My favorite carryouts are: chocolate cake, key lime pie, apple pie, cheeseburger, and the kids meals. I have even ordered a whole chocolate cake that they baked fresh for me and froze solid so that I could drive it to my brother-in-law in Kentucky. Now that is service! Management here is some of the absolute best around. They plastic containers wash up well and are PERFECT for reheating in the microwave or for taking leftovers to work the next day. Go Green! A perfect choice if you want a 'nice' dinner... at home! :)
(5)Andy O.
Porterhouse was great. The service was fast and efficient. I would definitely recommend this restaurant.
(5)Erin L.
A flawless dinner at Wildfire! I can't think of one thing that I would change (except our waiters creepy 'stash). Stormy Night Martini was amazing. I had the trio of medallions and it was perfectly cooked. Service was excellent. That is all!
(5)Shannon M.
There were a couple of turning points in this meal that were like a "Choose Your Own Adventure" book or the movie "Sliding Doors": Had things gone the other way, I would have been turned off no matter what. But the way things were handled made the experience much better. My boyfriend and I went here for dinner on Sunday night, around 8 pm. I was a little put off initially by the fact that the hostess seated us in the bar area without asking if this was alright (sometimes it's not!); at least it was a fairly quiet, clubby type bar, and at a legitimate table (a booth, not a pedestal table on spindly bar stools). This restaurant is divided into a number of rooms, and there were still quite a few people dining later into the evening on a Sunday night. Our waitress was a bit perfunctory but gave us the specials and plenty of time to peruse the large menu. Specialties include steaks, seafood and martinis. I don't often feel secure ordering a filet mignon in a restaurant (they're thick and easy to screw up), but I figured this place could get it right, so I got the petite filet, and also a cup of the cream of mushroom soup to start (a special). My boyfriend ordered the swordfish. We started with the breads (dark bread with nuts and golden raisins, and the superior onion bread, with butter), and my cream of mushroom soup (forget that canned stuff you put in casseroles; this was velvety, earthy and downright delicious). Then the main course arrived. Another server dropped our plates at the table and dashed off, which makes me nervous in a steakhouse: I always like to cut into my steak in front of them in case there's a problem with it. And sure enough, there was. I had ordered the steak medium, but this was downright rare. Also, we couldn't flag down our waitress (she was talking to the next table for about 5 minutes, then turned the other way; my boyfriend finally had to corner her at the waitress stand). I've had servers argue with me when I've tried to send things back before (something I try not to do, but if it's really not right it's not right); thankfully, she took one look and said, "Oh my," and whisked the plate away. A few minutes later the chef came out to say he'd heard about it, that they were cooking a new steak and there would be no charge for it since he doesn't like it when people can't eat together because of an error. The follow-through was nice, and the new steak was perfect (beyond being correct, it had an excellent, smoky accord from the grill that married wonderfully with the tender red meat). While we waited, I ate my side of mashed potatoes (very good; skin-on reds) and my boyfriend enjoyed his swordfish (a hefty helping of the meaty fish, strewn with tomatoes and onions). Overall, the meal ended up being better than it might have been, but I'd suggest that the servers wait til the patrons cut into their steaks to be assured that everyone's happy. I wasn't completely wild about Wildfire, but sparks are certainly flying.
(3)Kim F.
Made reservations for Valentines Day... when we arrived our table was waiting for us. They have a very nice selection of Valentines specials going on...$80/ couple but we ordered off the menu anyway...we are creatures of habit and I like the regular size filet ;-) Started with a crab lobster and shrimp bisque that was very good. The horseradish topped filet was cooked perfectly (Rare plus) and tasted delicious! The seasonal chocolate pie with Oreo crust was a "Sally met Harry" experience...divine is putting it mildly. Very nice reasonablyt priced wine selection. Our server, Matt, was absolutely excellent. Our meal was perfectly timed... we never felt rushed on this extremely busy night and never felt we were waiting too long for food. We will definitely be back and HIGHLY recommend this location.
(5)Julie D.
This is one of my absolute favorite restaurants! It's definitely not a cheap meal but worth every penny! Their wedge salad is great, au gratin potatoes are a signature item and sooo yummy and I highly recommend trying their filet medallion trio for a main course...3 mini filets with your choice of several delicious and unique crusts - a must try! I also recommend their Stormy Night martinis. it's a lettuce entertain you restaurant and they offer great deals on gift certificates. Book your reservation early as they tend to fill up quickly. (If you do try to get a table without a reservation and have a long wait their beepers have a range throughout Oakbrook mall so you can shop while you wait.)
(5)Paul G.
I tend to be a big fan of Lettuce Entertain you places, it's not 5 star stuff, but I expect a well execute meal and great customer service. However this places has slipped greatly. The food is still OK. It's professionally done and pretty good, but with what they are charging, I want more than pretty good. You are not going to be disappointed per say with anything on the menu, but I feel like the quality of the food at the Oak Brook location has slipped. My biggest concern though is with the customer service. We've eaten there 3 times in the last year and each time the waitstaff has been indifferent at best. We had to wait over 20 minutes for drinks twice (including through the whole meal for a glass of wine the last time). Granted the wine was comped in the last meal, but when we can't even find the waitress to ask what's going on, that's inexcusable when you're spending over $150 for a meal. The last time we said we were in a hurry and had to wait for over 20 minutes to get our tab. We also requested dessert menus when they cleared the table and never got them until it was too late as we had show tickets in the city that night. Bottom line is there's too many solid options in the Oak Brook area to put up with how much this restaurant has slid. Too bad because I've probably had 30 or more meals there over the last decade. I think I'm done now. I'd rather go somewhere that cares about the customers. There's been too much of a decline in quality on multiple levels. This place has fallen far below what I have come to expect from a Lettuce Entertain You restaurant.
(2)Roxana B.
Loved the food ! Great place after shopping ! One thing though cocktails were not good!
(4)Sara B.
Dropped in here with a date for a late lunch type meal. We sat at one of the high-top tables and enjoyed some wonderful wine and a yummy meal. The macadamia nut crusted halibut was out standing. I love the decor of this place. Always been attracted to that old world glamour and you get that from the time you walk in to the time you leave. The photos on the wall, the dark wood, all the little details of the fans, chairs, tables, everything. The music is awesome and makes you feel as though you have been transported back in time. The food is amazing and I would be interested in checking this place out for dinner one night
(4)Robyn C.
Wildfire just doesn't impress me like it used to. I haven't been to a Wildfire in a very long time (I am talking years and I used to go almost twice a month), and when I went last night, there was never a moment where I thought to myself "why did I ever stop coming here, this restaurant is to die for..." I ordered the wheat pizza with smoked Gouda, chicken and mushrooms. That's all that they listed as ingredients, but magically there were onions. So my NON-onion eating Fiance couldn't enjoy it with me because they didn't list that they used onions or otherwise I would have asked for no onions. Of course their onion bread was like comfort food to me, at least that hasn't changed. The place actually looked kind of run down too. This Wildfire location is actually the first one that I have ever been to(i've been to the downtown location and schaumburg), and I remember being greatly impressed by the decor and ambiance. It just doesn't have "it" anymore and by "it" i mean .. the thing that impressed me when I was 22 years old. Maybe after the years have come and gone, it's just the realization that there are so many other restaurants out there that are 100xs more impressive in food, ambiance and decor. Can I add Wildfire on the same list as your typical Outback steakhouse, but just more expensive?? YIKES
(2)Dex Y.
This place is really good. Highlights: Service - I must say the service was stellar. Despite the overwhelming situation on NYE, our waiter was very helpful and attentive. He kept checking how we're doing around every 10 minutes. The courses were served in a moderate pace; we didn't feel rushed at all. Food - Filet medallion trio was totally awesome. Perfect crust and juicy inside. Roasted scallop skewer was perfect with slight char. Crab crusted stuffed shrimp was scrumptious. Prime rib was quite well done though not jaw-dropping. Sundae was to-die-for and hearty in portion. If I can have that ice cream every day I can stay away from beer forever. Decor - Really classy. Really American. But don't expect to see any flags. Oh lastly not sure if someone would be allowed in with gym clothes, though I did see some people dressed quite casually. Dress a little bit nicer than what you wear at Apple Bee's.
(4)Teresa B.
I was dining with clients. The food was ok but not very exciting, however the service is excellent.
(3)Edward B.
The ex took the family out for dinner for her mother's birthday. An enjoyable experience. Service was spot on. Drinks were good. Food was excellent. Everyone enjoyed their selections. Pricey yes, but very high quality. I had the porterhouse with creamed spinach (excellent creamed spinach!!!). The porterhouse wasn't perfect, but it was extremely good for $34. Very happy - perhaps because it wasn't on my dime.
(4)Nawal T.
Great meat and everything else!
(5)Dean H.
Went here for my birthday a few weeks ago and it was extremely good. I had the lamb chops, which I have never had before at Wilfire - they were OUTSTANDING!! The "lightly fried" calamari was outstanding as well. My wife and sons had equally good meals. Even my 16 year old son was talking about how good the food was and he is a modern day version of the "Mikey hates everything" kid. Only negative was the noise. There are less noisy areas at Wildfire, but we were seated first right next to the restaurant-wide serving and cooking area where I could hardly hear myself think, much less carry on a conversation. We were moved to a booth on the side of the main dining room, which was bearable but not great. There really is no way they can fix this and in fact they probably designed it for this atmosphere. Just ask for a table outside of the main area or as far away from the cooking/serving area as possible if you want to have a conversation between more than 2 people.
(4)Steve H.
Absolutely phenomenal value. We have recently moved out to the burbs and ordering carryout or stopping by on the weekends for lunch. Service has been on point, however I have never actually sat in the restaurant--only the bar area. Their wildfire salad is fantastic!
(4)Andrea B.
Went for lunch and definitely was not impressed. Food seemed boring at its best. We got the pretzel appetizer. You could tell the pretzels had been over microwaved as they came out rubbery. The cheese sauce tasted gritty and was very unappetizing. For my lunch I got the French dip. It was okay, but nothing you would ever feel the need to eat again.
(2)Jim D.
We recently had my birthday dinner there on a Sunday afternoon. My wife and her best friend took me there, and we decided it would be a leisurely afternoon. We started with the calamari and bacon-wrapped scallops. While we were waiting they delivered the cornbread - moist and sweet (we asked for more). For our entree, we each ordered a steak - Ribeye for me, Pittsburgh-style fillet for my wife, and fillet for her friend. Everything was cooked perfectly, and was tasty. If you like sweets - save room for the dessert tray - we over-indulged. What really made the day was April, our server. She was a great combination of playful but professional.
(5)Vanessa G.
Hard to find given tucked in the shopping center. Calamari was best ever! Ordered salad w steak given I indulged on appetizer. Beef portion of salad was so tender & delicious! Great menu & crowded even at 7:30p.
(4)Delightful D.
If ur not a seafood or steak person I wouldn't recommend this place. I had a chicken Moreno with au gratin potatoes nothing I couldn't hav made at home including artichoke dip I ordered as an appetizer. The only stand out to me was a martini I fell in love with called the stormy night. I would go back for justttt this martini alone but the food def nothing special and def not worth the price. I tried some of my friends Parmesan crusted steak and all I can say was it was very meaty that's all. Try for ur self tho.
(3)Olga B.
There was adequate amount of non-meat options, which works perfectly for me. I chose the flounder and the beet salad. The salad was amazing! I chose the "small" portion, and that filled me up. So by the time the flounder came I was already full. But from my taste of it, it was decent, a little too breaded for my taste. We came in at a busy time, so to not wait an hour and a half we decided to take the first available seats at the bar. There were only two bartenders available, which caused a lag in service. But overall our bartender/server was pleasant and very helpful.
(4)Paul L.
Two visits. Overrated.
(3)Carol K.
Since this Wildfire is located across the street from my office- I have spent countless lunches and dinners within it's clubby confines. My advice? If you like their steaks- go for dinner as their luncheon menu is a bit sparse on the meat side offering instead salads and soups, with a fish offering and a small filet. I usually have their chopped salad for lunch (delicious) or the salmon. Once in awhile- I'll sneak in a side dish of their mac and cheese. I like to sit in the bar area at lunch. They have these big semi circular booths along the windows that let you watch the action at the high tops around you. Bar service tends to be slow so if you are having a couple martini lunch- you may never end up back at work! But it's in the evening that this place really comes to life. The bar is packed and lively with workers from nearby offices gathering to unwind. The tables are full with people enjoying their steaks and chops (try the New York strip with Bearnaise- tasty) The prime rib is a favorite as well. Tons of free parking- but since it's in a mall and walking may be an issue- there is free valet parking located at the bottom of the stairs on the east side of the mall by the Reel Club. (Wildfire is located at the top of the stairs) I'm not a big fan of restaurants in malls as where is the ambiance in that? But in Oak Brook, where the mall is king, Wildfire does a nice job once the revolving door spins closed behind you- of making you forget you're in a mall- if only for a couple of hours.
(4)Rex L.
First timer. Not a big fan of chains, but this restaurant is a good one. I had $100 in "Lettuce Gift Cards" and decided to use them last night for V-Day. Place was packed. Reservations were for 7:45 and we were seated by 7:50. We had one of the booths which I highly recommend if going with a spouse/date. Spinach salad was good but a little over dressed. House salad was okay. I had the strip steak and my wife had the filet. Both were cooked perfectly at Medium rare. The side of Au Gratin potatoes were excellent. Side of creamed spinach was not to my liking. I tasted a hint of cloves, which I'm not fond of. Service was nice and relaxed. Were never felt rushed. Bus boys were quick to take away plates etc. but not good on refilling water. I had the premium red wine taster which was quite good. Almost 5 stars. I'd like to go back to check out the pizzas on half price wine Monday in the future. We sat near the wood brick oven and I could only imagine how good a pizza would be considering the quality of the meal we just had. Parking was a hassle but not the restaurant's fault. They offer valet for $4 which is very reasonable.
(4)Matt J.
We went here for the first time yesterday. We made a reservation via Open Table the previous day. We were seated immediately and my request for a quiet booth was accommodated. Our server, April, was outstanding. She told us to take our time and relax. She also suggested that the portions may be big for lunch for some people. Thankfully, we heeded her advice. We each had a starter: french onion soup for her and shrimp bisque for me. Very good. We split the chopped salad along with the filet mignon ( 2 filets) and a side of the best mashed potatoes I have ever eaten and still didn't finish it all. Of course, the filet and potatoes were demolished. The salad was ignored when the main arrived. For dessert, my wife and I each had 1/2 orders of the carrot cake and berry crumble. They were excellent. Overall, Wildfire is a great place but keep a few things in mind that some other reviewers are ignoring in their less than happy reviews. One, it's in a mall. It is going to be crowded and noisy. Two, if you go on a weekend or during Christmas shopping season, everyone else will be trying to eat there too. Of course there will be a wait. It's not a place to eat healthy. It's not a place that is going to be cheap. Otherwise, enjoy....and slow down.
(4)Mozart G.
I had a great experience hosting a party here at wild fire year or two ago. This review was due a while back. Let me start of by saying great food and plenty of it. We went with the family style dinner where you pick your entrees and appetizers and man did they keep the food coming. Staff was professional and very accommodating. We had a party of about 20 and when we first came in the place was really busy, where they had to set the tables together. I didn't expect to have to wait to have our tables set, but they were fast and we were quickly ready to get the party started. I recommend Wildfire of Oakbrook anytime to anyone to have a nice dinner, whether if its for two or twenty.
(5)V E.
We were there last night. The food was delicious. Parking was a bit of a hike as lots were full and it was really cold out last night ( a Wednesday at 6PM). The tables are set too close together for my preference and it is very loud. One of the people in our party wears a hearing aide and he was really uncomfortable. But the food was really good :) Though we did occupy the table for 1.5 hours, we tip very well when left to dine at a relaxed pace but we felt pretty rushed drinking wine, entree' and dessert. Our waiter asked if I was done with my wine and my mouth was full. He swiped up the glass. There was still as sip there:). Just slow down a bit guys and take a few tables out. But the food was really good :)
(3)Keith S.
One of my favorite restaurants. I would like to thank Anthony for making our evening a great dining experience. P.S. Paul, I am still waiting for my name plate
(5)James M.
I took my wife to the Wildfire Grill in Oakbrook, Illinois last Friday, three weeks ago and last month. The restaurant was crowded but I had made a reservation and was seated each time with no wait. The servers were polite and efficient and the food was excellent. I had the Salmon stuffed with mushrooms and I can't remember salmon ever tasting so good. My wife had the chicken with artichoke hearts and she was very pleased. This was above and beyond and I would recommend to anyone who likes good food. I would love to have the recipe for the Stuffed Salmon it was the best I have ever had.
(5)Benson C.
I finally got the chance to eat here! Many relatives and friends raved at the quality of the steaks without breaking the bank (i.e.. Morton's or Ruth's Chris). I ordered their Char Crusted Ribeye medium rare and the flavors were like fireworks in my mouth. The texture was near perfect - tender and juicy. I ordered the roasted vegetables and they didn't look appetizing when it came out on the plate, but overall they were good. I decided to get a flight of the white wine (Flight #1) and it was kinda nice to have small samples of each of their white wines. I think my favorite white wines were the chardonnay and the riesling, only because I like sweeter wines. If you have an appetite by the end of your dinner, they have large portions of dessert. But if you don't have that much of an appetite left, get the dessert sampler: key lime pie, a gourmet ice cream sandwich, and some peanut pie, all of which were delicious and not too sweet. The service was good overall with the waiter politely checking on our table every so often. And the glasses of water were filled frequently. The ambience is perfect for dates, a casual dinner, special occasions and the sort. The noise level was loud and so I kind of felt I was screaming at my friend at the table last night. Other than that, I'm definitely recommending this place to all my friends and family!
(4)Josh K.
This review is for the bar area and drinks/appetizers only...well, one cheeseburger. I visited this location after work last night to have some drinks with coworkers. Within a short time, we were able to secure two hightops in the bar area. There was some confusion around whether we needed to pay for some drinks we ordered at the bar, or whether we could transfer to our tables in the bar area. The bartender told us she needed to close the check and so she did. We asked the waitress of we could transfer the tab and she said she would take care of it, which was much appreciated! I had a Disaronno and cranberry (very tasty). We pulled the two tables together and sat down while we waited for everyone to join us. The waitress was very attentive but acted a bit surprised when we asked to order some food (I asked if that was ok haha). I misunderstood my boss when he said to order food...I ordered a cheeseburger. He evidently meant appetizers. So someone else ordered the appetizers and he told me we'd be splitting the cheeseburger when it arrived. O.o The food was very good. The cheeseburger (what I was allowed to have) was tender and tasty. The bacon-wrapped scallops were a great choice! And I'm always a sucker for anything involving goat cheese so the dip was much welcomed. Overall a great experience. If I had to say anything bad, it would probably be the tight quarters around the bar area. But that's probably our fault for not just sitting at a dining room table instead of the bar!
(4)Nina G.
My daughter and I had lunch here today to celebrate her first teaching position! We also wanted to try their "famous" chopped salads. We started with fresh yummy cornbread, then had the chopped salads (which were huge!). Unlike other chopped salads we have had, these had as much of the tasty components (bacon, blue cheese, chicken, avocado, etc.) as lettuce and a wonderful citrus lime vinaigrette. We finished our meal with a warm chocolate chip/pecan cookie baked in a round tin with vanilla ice cream, whipped cream, and a chocolate drizzle. The service was great, as was the food. It didn't hurt to have a $10 discount coupon thanks to Lettuce Entertain You's summer discount book! We will definitely return!
(5)Bee B.
We were shopping after the big holiday and stopped into lunch at Wildfire. The place was packed so we were lucky to grab two seats at the bar. My husband ordered a hamburger (med) and I ordered a small side saled with french onion soup. I wish I could say this was a good meal. The bartender/waitress was completely unfriendly. She served everything without caring - I received the french onion soup in this makeshift tiny bowl because I guess they ran out of the real bowls. My side saled was unimpressive and my husband's hamburger was over-cooked. I ordered a Stella and didn't even get the signature Stella glass. It was a $50 lunch and it was TERRIBLE. I'm NEVER going back
(2)David S.
This is two stars because although the service was impeccable, the atmosphere upbeat, the cocktails first-rate...the steak was a disappointment. I had hoped to get a nice thick steak charred on the outside and pink on the inside, juicy and succulent from the inside, but what I ordered (Char-Crusted, Bone-in Ribeye) was charred on the outside alright , and pink in spots on the inside, but was served to me in a pool of juice/grease. Ok, fair enough, what about the taste? Unfortunately, the meat had the taste and the texture of the roast beef that was served at the post-funeral luncheon I attended in Joliet one week prior. The au gratin potatoes were tasty. I was really...really let down by that cut of meat: the way it tasted and the way it was prepared. Maybe it's me...maybe I don't know what to ask for, but truth be told, I've had meat at Outback that tasted more like I would think a steak should and exceeded my expectations.
(2)Matt H.
Very solid steakhouse service was great and the food was good. I was kinda surprised that I liked it as much as I did. Had the porterhouse medium and it was spot on also had the crab cakes they were pretty tasty too. Overall a good place.
(4)William D.
I went there with my girlfriend for our anniversery. It was my first time being there. Everyone was so helpful and the food was AWESOME! We had Diane as our server. She was astounding! She was very quick with getting our orders to us and definitely a friendly / personable server and was extremely attentive. My drink never hit bottom (which as a former server myself, I know how important that is.) She recommended a wonderful wine. After dinner, before we orderd dessert, she brings out a hot fudge brownie with a candle in it. She tells us Happy Anniversery and that it was complimentary. We finished that and also ordered a peanut butter and chocolate pie. When she brought it out, she said that she'd like to pay for the dessert as an anniversery gift. It was in no way required of her, just out of the kindness of her heart. When I got the check I gave her a 60% tip. I normally base my tip at 30%, and have never in my life given more than 50%, everyting that she did was absolutely amazing and totally worth the money. I will DEFINITELY be back and will ONLY request Diane's section. I definitely recommend Wildfire Oakbrook to anyone! Don't forget to request Diane!
(5)Jerome H.
Ate lunch here while shopping at Oakbrook, had the prime rib sandwich and my companion had a burger. The prime rib was good, nothing spectacular that's going to make me hand-write letters to the pope, but it was a very good meal with high-quality beef and good au jus. And I remember making a note of eating all the fries, which only happens if they're actually delicious. And my companion gave me a quarter of the burger and it was exactly what I expected from a steakhouse burger (meaning it was very good in a classy sort of way, and no, I'm no mood to explain further). We didn't have reservations as it was lunch and the place was half-empty. It was relatively quiet and a very nice place to sit and have a good lunch, although I would imagine if you go at night, you'll need reservations and a tolerance for loud noises. As it was, we got to sit at a booth made for six and all we had to put up with were gabbing wealthy white suburban woman. Staff seemed a big zombie-like, but it was lunch, so I'm not reading too much into it. I was teetering between a high 3-star and low 4-star for this place. I bumped it up to a 4 because they served delicious cornbread. I'm a sucker for cornbread. Yelping has made me realize I'm a sucker a lot of things, and yes, good cornbread is one of them. This stuff was good, not too sweet, not too much corn taste, just a good bread and a nice change of pace from plain old bread. Not that there's anything wrong with great bread, but I appreciate the break from steakhouse tradition. Would go back to the place for lunch or dinner to get a steak. Have been impressed with the consistency of the Lettuce Entertain You places I've been to, even if they're not the type of place I'd write anthems about. And I do write a damn good anthem, if I might say so myself.
(4)Sam M.
Standard American fare. The wait is long, and sometimes you might have to wait even if you have a reservation, but I would still definitely recommend making one. I am not too fond of steak, but there are other options at this steakhouse. Thingsof note: The bread is an onion roll bread, comes out warm and delicious with butter. The half chicken (it's a bit boring), but it's a solid dish. Comes with a side. Mashed potatoes are very delicious, but also note they probably have a lot of butter/cream. The fish I ordered was a Mahi Mahi special, and I think it was overcooked. All in all, it's good quality steakhouse that's a good option if you just want a standard American meal and are not a risk taker.
(3)Crazy P.
Well, for starters, it's a mall steakhouse. Then again, it's close to work for me and a quick order/pick up for decent food. I usually order a chopped salad to go and for the most part have never been disappointed. Occasionally there is a ridiculous wait even after I get there to pick it up but if you think about it, there are no big tips for the waitstaff on "togo" orders. I've had a few business lunches here and the food is OK, just nothing special. Service is OK - much better if you sit in the bar area. For business lunches, I much prefer Ditka's or Gibson's due to selection and service, but for an easy pick-up salad at lunch it works just fine.
(3)Sue M.
Mixed reviews on this restaurant. Went for dinner of a Saturday night, had reservations, waited about 15 min., not too bad. Our server Jeff was well informed about the menu, personable and helpful in our selection. However, after the food was delivered to the table our server vanished. (To his defense, the restaurant was packed and maybe he was over assigned to tables.) Ordered buffalo fillet, as recommend m-rare. The fillet was a nice size, looked good, but one slice and ooh, this is rare... really, really rare. Just off the butchers hook rare and cold. Tried the mashed potatoes, cold. My husband ordered a ribeye-scallop combo w/the potatoes. Cooked perfect. Steak was hot, scallops perfect and potatoes served hot. Delicious. What's the deal! (Side note to management, when people go to a restaurant, they are usually hungry. Make sure your staff checks back to the table in an chew or two.) WHERE IS THE SERVER??????? No where to be seen. Told my husband to eat, I waited, and waited. We tried to flag down 2 other servers to no avail. I'm still WAITING!!!!! Time-frame: my husband is 3/4 of the way through his dinner, and he does not inhale his food. Finally, our waiter Jeff shows up to check on everything and I didn't need to say a thing. He took one look at the steak and said "oh that's rare." Took the steak back, fired it really quick, too quick. It's now medium and a smaller portion. Told our waiter it was served medium, but "that's fine." Didn't want to bother any more at that point. By the way, this night out was for our anniversary. We wanted to go out and enjoy the evening. Spent a good buck between dinner and 4drinks. This was served like an un- happy meal. In pieces. For the price, I expect better.
(2)Allison E.
Had a lovely dinner date here. I had the special which was a 1/2 slab of bbq ribs and some other pork based hunks of meat. My date had a filet Mignon trio. Now maybe this is to be expected considering our respective cuts of meat, but his dinner was tiny while mine was enormous. Both were delicious and I snarffed mine down, but I think he left a bit hungry there at the end. Perhaps this is a comment to the 3 star-ness of my experience, but I can't at all remember what my sides were, or what dessert we split at the end of the night. I just remember that everything was tasty, maybe just not omg best thing ever. My one complaint is that we were seated at one of those big circular booths, which I think is great for a group. But we were 2 people on a date and ended up sitting side-by-side which just made dinner conversation awkward, especially when the food came. Across from each other would have been too far apart to talk really. And it was a friendly 2nd date, not a grope each other under the table situation at all. I think it would have been a lot better for us to be in a regular booth or table. I suppose we could have requested another table, but it didn't really occur to me and I don't like to be one of those high maintenance guests. Still, who seats a couple in a large booth anyway, that just seems silly.
(3)Tracey M.
Had I known getting a table for two at 9pm could take up to an hour I would have made a reservation. That said, they do have first come first serve seating at the bar. However competition for those seats is brutal and may cause the occupants before you to think you are stalking them. With that in mind, I have to admit I enjoyed sitting in this area more than what looks like a stuffy dining area. The plan was to have dessert and wine. Instead, for me it turned into soup and dessert. The shrimp and crab bisque soup to be exact. From what I'm told this is their most popular soup - and I found out why! It was T-A-S-T-Y!!!! For dessert we ordered the Fresh Baked Skillet (a.k.a - Apple Pie) and a chocolate chip cookie skillet creation. Both came with ice cream. The chocolate chip cookie skillet creation, but couldn't hold it's own to the apple pie (a majority opinion and not just my bias towards apple pie). The service was fine. I felt as though the waitress wasn't listening to what we were saying or asking and as on a few occasions we had to correct her as to what we wanted. It was suggested this might have had something to do with the noise around us. Overall, I had nice visit and one I will possibly repeat in the future. Hey, maybe next time I'll even have an entree!
(3)Iza K.
We had a gift certificate so we went here. Their special salad is amazing and I will come back for it when I'm in the area. Th vibe is pretty cool, but they overcooked my steak and that's a big no no. I didn't say anything because my party was eating by that time and I just sadly ate it up. The dessert was nothing special, just a warm cookie. The other dinners the rest of my party had looked better, but their salad is a hit.
(3)Joanne W.
I know there are a lot of fans of Wildfire Grill. Am I one of them? I'm not just sure yet. It wasn't that I had a bad experience, I just had ...a lunch experience. I feel like Wildfire is probably best for dinner. Again, I'm not saying lunch was bad...it was just lunch. Ok ok, so I probably sound like an idiot. Lets talk about what we had for lunch and maybe you'll understand what I'm saying. My friend just had a side salad and the crab & lobster bisque. I tried her bisque. It was good. Nice and creamy...you know...bisque-y! Side salad - well it's kind of hard to eff up a side salad. I had the grilled chicken waldorf salad which is basically waldorf salad minus the mayo. They serve it with an apple ranch dressing and I have to say - the dressing was YUMMY. I enjoyed the salad as well as a piece of nice warm bread - onion loaf to be exact. It was pretty bustling at lunch time. The menu is meat heavy which is to be expected. I was eyeing the stuffed patty melt of the day but decided to stick to a lighter lunch option. I'd like to come back for dinner and bump Wildfire up to 4 stars. Maybe someday...
(3)Tom Z.
Great food, really nice atmosphere for a special occasion dinner with family. Highly recommended.
(5)Peter H.
Three of us got salads, my cuz got a burger. Sister got the chopped salad, a legend that she came for from Maryland. I got a special steak chopped salad with shoestring potatoes and roasted tomatoes and red onions, was pretty damn tasty. Stella on tap, amazing cornbread to start with with small chunks of real corn, all delicious.
(4)Carol Y.
I can't get enough of Wildfire. I am a pure Midwestern meat and potatoes girl. For that reason, wildfire hits the spot every damn time. I came here on my birthday for a nice dinner just me and the BF. We were seated in a smaller room off from the main dining room. This is not something my father likes but I really enjoy. The main room can be very noisy so the smaller room and a table in a corner made for a quiet evening. It didn't hurt that we went on a Monday either. This birthday girl started her night off right and got a Key Lime Martini. I have had it before and love it, which is odd since I am actually not a fan of key lime pie. We split the seafood bisque soup. It was excellent as well. Now onto the really good stuff, the meat. I had the strip steak with a parm crust, cooked medium. This has been a favorite dish of mine for years and honestly, I am not too adventurous when I come here. I know what I like and that's what I order. The steak was cooked perfectly and tasted phenomenal. The BF ordered the Filet medallion trio. The 3 small filets (3 oz each) came with a choice of 3 different crusts. He opted for 2 mushroom and 1 baked potato. Steak also cooked medium. Delish. The baked potato crush may sound odd but it was very good, better than the mushroom and I love shrooms. Which brings me to the side choices. I went for an up charge and got the wood roasted mushroom caps, the BF stuck with wild rice and regretted it. I am not a rice person so I would have never ordered it anyway but, honestly, I have no idea why he would order it anyway. He was the reason have my mushrooms disappeared. The desserts here are very good as well but passed on them this time, which was no easy task since I am a BBW with a horrible sweet tooth. Its like a crack addict somehow turning down a hit but I just couldn't do it. (the dessert tray in front me didn't help either) Other Wildfires have had some hit or miss service (Lincolnshire mostly) and my service this night was top notch. Our waiter kept bringing the fresh bread (another fave of the BF0, kept the water and soft drink glasses full, and was always there if were had questions but we never got the feeling he was hovering. Dinner for the 2 of us, with tip came in at around 100. Some think its pricey, while others eat here every week and think nothing of it. I do think it is a little on the expensive side but it is all a matter of opinion. For me, I would rather pay more for good quality food and service than get a bargain on sh@t and still be hungry.
(5)Tim Y.
Have had many meals here, all quite good, but this time just drinks. Loud atmosphere, but it's a LEYE establishment so that's a given when you walk in. Great mood, and I really do enjoy the ambiance despite other reviewers feeling as though it's a Ruby Tuesday. I can see how they'd think that, though, but Ruby's does not serve a martini like Wildfire. Excellent attention to detail and unobtrusive bar service goes a long way in my book, and Wildfire delivers.
(4)Matthew H.
Perfection and excellent service make this place one of my favorites. No matter what I try it is always top notch.
(5)Jessica M.
I hadn't been to Wildfire in years, but I had a $25 gift certificate as well as a $50 gift card so we thought those items were great incentives to have a nice date night with another couple. It ended up being a good call. We made reservations for 4 since you never know how busy a place will be. Upon walking in we noticed the bar was packed. I meandered over to get a drink and nobody even looked at me. I waited a bit and then moved over to where the 1 open seat at the bar was and the 'tender was happy to grab me a beverage. Ok. I closed the tab and couldn't believe I just paid $14 + a tip for a beer and a glass of red but then reminded myself where I was. Our friends arrived and we told the hostess that we were ready to be seated and they said we had to wait 5 more minutes because some people were just now paying. Ugh. We had reservations at 7! Oh well, it ended up being fine because it took about a minute. Our hostess was really nice! Our server came right away and he was polite and prompt throughout the evening. We started with the chopped salad which hit the spot. I liked that they had so many ingredients included. We each ordered a drink but found out that they were out of Matilda (beer). That was ok - they had all of the other beers that were requested in stock (2 brothers, Blue Moon, Fat Tire, Sam Adams & 3 Floyds). For our meal, 2 of us ordered the filet medallions (yum) and 2 of us ordered the horseradish crusted filet (bacon wrapped around). We were all very pleased with how our meals were cooked. The filet medallions tasted great and the creamed spinach on the side was great. We later ordered half-orders of dessert and split them - those were delicious too! After this feast, our bill came and it was just over $200. They applied the $75 savings and honored a frequent diner card where our friends earned triple points. All in all it was great experience, great service, great food!
(4)Tommy M.
The food is great, the service is great. I knocked off two stars because it is very loud in this place. I've been there once for lunch, and also for a private dinner in one of the rooms. We hosted a client event there, ~25 people in "Carol's Room". It was a little crammed in there - the servers had to squeeze in between the two tables to pass through. Also, there are three doors that lead into this room, which adds noise. There are covered windows that open out to the rest of the restaurant, but they aren't completely closed, so you can hear outside noise. Not good for a private event, especially with a speaker. I would recommend Wildfire to eat, but I would not recommend it for a private event due to the noise. One thing I did like about it was that there was leftover food (the meal was served family-style), and they boxed it up for us. I've seen other restaurants throw the food away. They even saved us the desserts (BTW, save room for dessert, they have some fantastic chocolate cake).
(3)Ellen M.
Being my birthday month, I got a little LEYE gift certificate in the mail and decided to spend it on lunch. It's still a solid place. I had an 8oz prime rib which was really good despite being a thin cut. Not an impressive wine list. Service is spot-on excellent. HAD to laugh when the waiter brought over the wine and said here's your "white flight." We drank that crapola wine, in honor of sick, sad Oak Brook.
(4)Dusty K.
I've eaten at Wildfire in the past and always had nice memories. I'm a steak and potatoes guy and always will be so this place really hits my core. It's very warm on the inside in a romantic kind of a way. It's a great date spot for a weekend night. Dimly lit rooms with dark wooden sides, it's decorated in a way that makes me happy to be out dining. Now I know what you're thinking...it's a chain, how could you? Yes, it's a chain but they do a great job here and it's a place I will definitely visit again. I came recently for a Wildfire beer event. These events seem to be a newer trend for the locations around Chicago so I figured to give it a shot. This particular dinner was sponsored by the Floosmoor Station brewery out of Floosmoor, Illinois and came with a 5 course dinner paired with 5 unique brews. The brewmaster was in attendance and gave a little speech about each beer, how it was made, and why it was being paired with that particular dish. I liked it. A lot actually. Both the food and the beer were well worth the almost $60 I spent to reserve my seat. From the bright hoppiness of the American IPA to the perfectly cooked ribeye with spinach & garlic mash, everything was done right. Wildfire is one of the best options for steaks in the area. And if you're thinking of trying the beer events, my recommendation is to go for it. It's a fun way for your taste buds to travel through a brewery without stepping foot outside your comfort zone. I will be back.
(4)Morgan L.
My favorite restaurant ever! I was relocated to Chicago for work and fell in love with this place. I only have been about four times before I was relocated back to Seattle, but every time it was amazing. -Lobster soup is very flavorful -Martini Flight was awesome! I've never had one before, and really liked the drinks and coster they were placed on. -Wine Flight- Also really great! -Steak- I ordered the Blue Cheese Crusted Steak well done.... best steak I've ever had! I want to go back to Chicago JUST for this place! OH AND THEY HAVE CAKEBREAD WINE!!! THE BEST WINE EVER!
(5)Jennifer Y.
I've been here twice, once for a pharm rep dinner and once for take out. The first time everything was over salted. Decided to give this place a second chance because I had a gift card and I figured the pharm rep dinner was a set menu so maybe what was ordered is not what they are known for. I ordered the new york strip with mushroom crust which they charge $2 extra. Meat was dry and overcooked. I'm over it.
(1)MODESTA A.
The steak has no flavor!
(2)Minette C.
We came here right after landing and we were famished. I'm really happy I made reservations on Open Table, because even at 9pm, the place was bustling with a crowd of people still waiting outside. My boyfriend and I shared a French Onion soup, and I had the Filet Mignon while he got the NY Strip. It was actually a lot of food, and it comes with a side dish. I'm a small person and decided to go for the full Filet Mignon instead of the petite, and I finished it all, but I was totally stuffed afterwards. However, my boyfriend was unable to finish the NY strip, they really give you a nice portion - it's an American size portion. It was very good, and cooked to perfection. I was later told by a friend that we need to have the meat crusted, making it crunchy and tastier. I got to try that next time we are back in town.
(4)Desirae K.
Solid. .......... Surf & Turf: filet mignon & crab crusted lobster. Very filling. Almost too much. Just what you'd expect from a filet, tender and with a mild flavor, prepared perfectly. Try it with the bleu cheese crust. The crab crusted lobster on the other hand, wasn't worth it. The crab topping detracted too much from the sweet flavor of the lobster. .......... Ribeye Medallions Al Forno: Yum, yum, yum and just the right portion for a smaller appetite. .......... Prime Rib: I've had prime rib several times at Wildfire and it's always been prepared to perfection. ..........Sides: The side dishes at Wildfire are small, which is nice because the main dishes are amazing and filling. Not need to waste calories on the sides. however, if you do try: Wood Roasted Mushroom Caps. They compliment steak beautifully. And no, I didn't eat this all in one sitting. This is 3 visits in 1 review.
(4)Tina E.
Always a great experience here. Perfect steaks-this time tried w/ horseradish crust-Excellent! I went today for their macadamia nut crusted halibut. It was to die for! I do believe the hollandaise sauce that is served over the asparagus is by far the best I have ever had!
(5)Jackie C.
Wildfire does so many things well: ambiance, food, service, strong drinks. Logistics: I frequently pick Lettuce Entertain You gift cards from my AMEX Gold Reward card and it is a real treat to get $50 or $100 off of a bill here. Reservations can be made on Open Table which is so convenient. As for the food--you need to get the crusts on your steak--horseradish is our favorite. Try the cute martini flight while you're at it (make sure your date can carry you out of the place if needed!) Save room for dessert--any dessert. Here's the thing--if you're looking for this experience to be Gibson's or Morton's it is not that. This is a more relaxed, causal atmosphere (where you get seated on time for your reservation) with great food and service that skips the pretension. If you need that snotty steakhouse vibe--well, frankly--this is not your place. If you're up for a cute, lively, wood-paneled place to celebrate a birthday, anniversary or special occasion for a reasonable price--you've found it. An additional note is that we are planning a party here and their coordinator, Shannon, has been really excellent. She is responsive, patient and very organized. She made great suggestions about how we could save money on our party too and has been very generous with her time.
(4)Caitlin G.
So this place is great. Went here last weekend for my bf's dad's birthday. The appetizers were just okay (bacon scallops and spinach artichoke dip), but what was great was my entree. I had the special, with 3 mini filets and their special crusting on top. I chose horseradish, mushroom, and Bearnaise. The horseradish was amazing. My meat was cooked to perfection and cut like butter. My side dish was the potatoes o gratin. They were also so tasty. For desert I had the apple crisp and it was also amazing and huge. The ice cream on top tasted like it had just been made in the back.
(4)Linda A.
Always good. Always consistent. Always crowded.
(4)Jimmy B.
My wife and I went to wildfire to celebrate our anniversary ,the food was excellent and service was great , we will be back !!
(5)K W.
Another successful visit to Wildfire was had on Christmas Eve. I have been to various Wildfire locations, but this was my 1st visit to this one and I'm happy to say that the experience and the food were definitely worth paying for. I had a 7pm reservation an we were seated immediately upon our arrival. I love when you don't have to wait for your reserved table. I eat a lot of good steak while I'm traveling for work, so if I can say "Wow that was a good steak", than I know it was something great. The steak at this Wildfire location is the best I have had from this chain and is definitely better than my recent visits to Ruth's Chris and Capitol Grill. I had the Fillet Mignon medium with a baked potato, both were very good and the steak exceeded my expectations. It was so juicy and cooked perfectly. My mom had the Fillet Wellington cooked medium as well, with the twice baked potato and was in love! We shared the trio dessert sample which was tasty, my favorite was the Snickers ice cream pie but the Key Lime and Peanut Butter pie were both also good. Quick note... don't pass up the dark bread with the raisins that comes to your table when you are seated. I don't like rye bread either and it looks scary, but it is some of the best bread I've ever had so try it! Service was great! We never had to ask for our drinks to be refilled, someone was just always there when we needed them to be. The waiter was helpful and provided information and suggestions to our questions. This place is top notch and I look forward to visiting again soon.
(4)Victoria H.
We went for my B-Day celebration. Everything was very professionally done from the hostessing to the busboy. The food was of a good quality and presented well. Nice ambiance. Food highlights were the bacon wrapped scallops, which were juicy and delicious, the key lime pie that had a world class crust and smooth melty filling. We had salmon and fillet Mignon which are favorites and they were both perfectly prepared.
(4)Jennifer H.
I have never had an unsatisfactory meal at Wildfire! Everything I had was amazing. I've been there over 5 times. One night they had the Delmonico steak as a special... best steak ever, and I have dined at the best steakhouses in Chicago.
(5)Reem A.
We absolutely love this place. The food is outstanding. My husband always orders the three filet medallion trio with three different crusts. His favorite crust was the horseradish, followed by the blue cheese. I usually order the macadamia crusted halibut and I absolutely love it. It is not fishy at all and the macadamia crust just makes it so flavorful. My only complaint about Wildfire is that you have to absolutely make reservations. Do not try going here without one on a Friday or Saturday night!
(4)Diane H.
Usually great crusted filet's but mine was overcooked the last time we were there. The waiter was really gracious and sent it back but the new filets were actually underdone. I felt like I was being punished for sending something back. I didn't complain but left thinking it was the second time we'd had a less than stellar experience. The time before that we went with a large group of friends and were completely ignored. The ambiance is cool but it's always noisy in there. As someone else mentioned the lobster bisque is amazing and so are the raspberry cosmos.
(3)alicia b.
Wildfire use to be a favorite for my Bf and I until I found out that they tricked me and it really pissed me off. Since then I have banned this place. Since I'm a vegetarian the menu doesnt really have a whole lot going for me but I still ate her a lot since my fam, and friends love it.So I take one for the team. I Enjoyed their bar thoroughly and their regular house salad with ranch so I was happy. This is where things went sour. I use to order the double stuffed potato along with my salad until one day a waitress told me that it had bacon all smashed up in it! I was soooo mad since everytime I order anything, even if I have ordered and asked before, I still ask if its completely vegetarian. I asked this no joke probably 5 or 6 different ocassions and was told it was vegetarian. I was pretty disappointed to see that Wildfire apparently does not train its employees on the meaning of Vegetarian.
(2)Sandy W.
Wildfire will always be one of my favorite restaurants. And these are the reasons why... Chopped salad, bleu cheese on the side - get it tossed with ranch dressing instead of the citrus vinaigrette it comes with. French onion soup - it's french onion soup. Need I say more? Ribeye with bearnaise CRUST - crust not sauce. I'm not a steak snob or even a red meat lover. I am a bearnaise crust lover. Why do I get the ribeye? Because it maximizes the surface area that they put the crust on, meaning more crust for me! I could eat this crust on anything, any day of the week. Macaroni and cheese. I actually crave the mac and cheese. Mmmm... Other honorable mentions: Filet medallion trio - I do the bearnaise crust, double baked potato crust and mushroom crust. But I always wish I just got the ribeye with the bearnaise crust. Parmesan crusted cod - I've never ordered this myself. I just reach over the table to try a bite of my friend's. And then I reach over again. And again. Mushroom crusted pork chop - Other people swear by this, I tried it the first time I went and almost didn't go back to Wildfire. That would have been a bad, bad mistake. Other tips: Make a reservation or you will be waiting a long time. If you have any room in your stomach for dessert (which is unlikely), the chocolate chip cookie is yum. Sometimes they overcook your steak. Be sure to re-iterate how you want it done or you might have to send it back for a re-do.
(5)David S.
Went here for lunch, had the chicken sausage pizza and green salad. Food was great, service good, busy lunchtime but got seated without a wait, the cornbread was very nice and the pizza was pleasantly spicy. I didn't have room for desert but they looked very appetizing as I passed the dessert tray on the way out.
(4)Darlene D.
I must start by saying how much I love this restaurant. Their menus offers a lot of choices, and, being a picky eater, I am generally hard to please when I eat out. I can always find food that I love here. The service at Wildfire is always great. The waiters/waitresses make you feel as though you're eating at a much fancier establishment. The atmosphere is calm and relaxing, even if you pop in during the weekday, when many people are having business lunches. I highly recommend their martini flight. The drinks are delicious!
(4)Pat B.
Wildfire is an excellent restaurant. I've never had a negative experience there. The food is excellent -- across the board. The servings are generous and the service has always been very good. I typically have the Filet simply because it's that good. They offer a variety of toppings and preparations with it so you can mix it up each time you order it. But I have had their fish (the Halibut is outstanding). They also now offer a bone-in Filet which I'm looking forward to trying on my next visit. An interesting red wine to try is the Seven Daughters blend. It isn't dry like a Cab but finishes very, very smoothly which I prefer with a meal that is loaded with flavors. You can't go wrong here. If you stop by on a whim, you may get lucky and find full menu seating in the lounge. Otherwise, be certain to make reservations early.
(5)Erin S.
I've had various experiences with Wildfire, but overall I'm a fan. The best parts being the food and drinks. The not so good part being that the service is hit and miss. First the food - every time I've been here I order a steak of some sort. Hey, it's a steakhouse, and I rarely eat steaks, so what do you expect? They've always been juicy, delicious, and cooked well. They have some steak crusts that are to die for too. All the sides I've had have been awesome too, especially the creamed spinach and twice baked potatoes. I had a twice baked potato there once that was the size of my head. I've seriously never seen any kind of potato that big before in my whole life. It must have been 4 lbs. I was eating leftover potato for days... So next, drinks...I am a big martini fan. The first time I went I had their martini flight which was cute and all super tasty. But I totally fell in love with one particular one, the Stormy Night martini. It's soooooooooo delicious. It is my 2nd favorite martini I've ever had (the 1st I talk about in another review). I've spent months and gone through tons of bottles of booze trying to perfect my own version at home (I'm close, but it's just not the same). Needless to say, I have to have quite a few of these martinis whenever I visit Wildfire. On to the service...I've had great servers before, and some that are just...meh. I've found for some reason that it has a lot to do with where you sit in the restaurant. I don't really get it, but it does. I find if you sit in the "main" dining area in front of the kitchen or in a booth, the service is excellent. But they must stick their angry, slow, new, or incompetent servers in the outskirts of the restaurant. I find that this "phenomenon" also has something to do with whether or not you have a reservation. If you made one, you tend to be seated in the inner, good sections. If not, then you go on the outside. Bottom line, make sure you make a reservation, and in the reservation request a booth in the main dining area. That's what I do, and it's been working out. I'm ready for a Stormy Night now...
(4)Larry P.
Great place for a business dinner or fun night out. Good steaks, chops, seafood. Parmesan crusted flounder was tasty. Filet mignon sampler trio with different crusted tops was excellent. Good salads and sides. Mac and cheese was great. Good local beer on tap and wide assortment of flavored martinis. Overall a good night out.
(4)Dr. Rocket M.
I would NOT select this location again. Considering price and flavor, there are so many more steakhouse choices, this one was just ok. Great ambience and good food, but nothing stood out for me.
(3)Lisa H.
We took my parents out for their anniversary on a Friday. They get an A+ for being exact on time with a reservation, and having valet that is only $4. I ordered a sangria tini which was supposed to have sangria, vodka and fruit in it. It had red wine and fruit, no brandy in the sangria and no vodka. My parents ordered Mai Thai and they were very strong but delicious. The bread on the table is very good and warm which is always a plus. We ordered 3 fillet Mignon and a blue crusted fillet all medium. All four steaks came out different colors. Mine was way over done and not pink at all, my husbands was rare (which was fine with him) and my parents we barely medium and closer to well. We did not send them back as they were still good, just not great like you would expect at $30 a plate. The sides were very good the double stuff potato is giant and more then one person can eat. I had the mac and cheese and it was really well done. They did bring out dessert for my parent anniversary which was very nice. We then decided to pig out and each ordered half orders of the snickers ice cream sand which which is snickers ice cream between brownies. The brownies aren't hard like you would think since they are covered in ice cream. My mom got the key lime pie which she said was good, and not over done. My dad got the apple crisp and that was delicious. My husband got the strawberry rhubarb pie and said it was probably store bought. Overall as a steak house your steaks should be perfect every time. It was also really really hot in there and only about 50 outside so it wasn't the outside temp. Lastly it was very loud, too loud for a first date or for a business conversation. I will say we have friends that go often and love it but we won't be back other then for dessert maybe.
(2)Leslie K.
I received a $50 gift card from my boss and decided to take my husband out since we had never been to Wildfire. We had a reservation for 8:15pm, got there around 7:50pm and were seated just around 8:10pm so while we did wait, it was only because we were there early. I ordered a "Ginger Rodgers" martini - it was FANTASTIC. The martini glasses are huge! Then I decided to go with the special, a parmesan-crusted steak with roasted vegetables, all very fantastic. My husband had the salmon and I think next time we go, I will get that. Service was great, if there was a con, it was that it was really busy but in my opinion that just shows me that they are quite popular, even on a Thursday night. Highly recommended!
(5)Adam K.
My wife and I went here for date night a couple of weeks ago. We'd never been and were curious, so we went. We made a reservation and were seated quickly. The restaurant was very busy but the service was good. My wife had a steak and I had the cedar plank salmon...both very delicious, the salmon is actually served on a plank of cedar (!) which I'd never seen before. One cool thing we kind of enjoyed is that the grill area is in full view (depending on which part of the restaurant you're seated in) which is very interesting to watch. Not only that, the restaurant has a very homey feeling, very warm, the seats and tables are comfortable and the food, well, that's the best part. For us, two entrees, an appetizer and a couple of drinks each was about $120, so plan on spending a little if you decide to go here.
(5)Miguel R.
I really like this place. It's been a long time since I've been here - but every time I went to the Oak Brook Mall, and shopped at the store across the way - you know the one..... It's got a pretty color that woman go Gaga over - I stare at the Wild Fire entrance - just thinking of a time I'll go back. Then I drive off and forget. But not this time. I was going to commit and get my favorite 3 mini fillet with different toppings. My personal favorites are the garlic and potatoes ..MMmmmmm. Throw in a twice baked potato and we've got a party in my mouth. However!! Their chopped salad might be the best in the country. No kidding - I love this thing!!! So, if you're ever in Oak brook and you see a man just staring at the doors.... just give him a little nudge - you never know it could make his day!!
(5)Dennis P.
Wow! That's all I have to say. The best bone-in-ribeye I have ever had. Charcrusted, rare, 20 ounces of heaven. My wife had an excellent prime rib. We had a crab bisque bowl of soup which was very tasty. Creme spinach was my choice of a side. My wife had wonderful roasted vegetables. I asked the waiter to bring parmesan and added it to my smooth creamed spinach, what an idea. Since it was a special date with my wife, we were seated in a nice, secluded and quiet part of the restaurant. Perfect! Had a great experience. We will be going back, I will again order the bone-in-ribeye, rare.
(5)Amiee L.
Popular place and a good place for bigger groups. I had the pork chops with mushrooms....and it was pretty good. The best thing about my meal was the Mango-tini.....yum! They use mango puree and it really made the "tini" tastes yummy. The downside is that we happen to sit amongst 3 big groups so dinner lasted a little longer then we wanted it to - and there was only 2 of us.
(3)Adrian J.
Went here with a party of 8 or so and ordered the Club Supper menu which is basically a family style dinner. For starters we got the calamari and chicken & mushroom skewers. The first round of skewers that came out were incredibly salty and dry. We asked for another round with less salt. The second round was decent. For the entrees, we ordered the herb roasted chicken and the prime rib. The chicken was not bad but the prime rib left a lot to be desired. As for the drinks, I ordered a raspberry mojito that had to be one of the worst I've ever had. I told the waitress and she took it off the bill and I got a glass of wine instead. Overall I was not impressed as the price ended up being around $60 a person with drinks and tax. Not worth it at all.
(1)MJ W.
Wildfire would get 5 stars if they changed one thing. When you order the salmon, please don'e server the smoked piece of wood with it. Our server was good. The food came out quick considering how busy they were. I'd go back.
(4)Jessica D.
Good tasting food, with seasonal surprises and pleasant decor (if a tad dark) make it a good option when in the area. Service has been spotty on various occasions that I've been with just another person or a group of people. They do not have much for vegetarians but the adult beverages, appetizers and desserts almost make up for it.
(3)Marty F.
Took the soon-to-be mother in-law, her husband, and my fiance there for a pre-mother's day dinner Friday. There are many choices in the Oakbrook area, and for the money, you can do better than Wildfire, especially if you are in the mood for a perfectly cooked steak, and a really memorable dining experience. I don't know about yourself, but for me, a dinner at a "fancy" restaurant is a once in a while type deal. Something you do for special occasions, events that are a bit more significant than a trip to the local Friday's or OG. I was steered towards Wildfire by four separate people who have had good experiences there. What I ended up with was a steak that was overcooked, an order that was screwed up three separate times without even an apology, and a $187.00 bill. Our server was friendly enough. Three of us ordered the sirloin, which is a pretty straight forward steak as far as the cooking process is concerned. All of us ordered it medium rare, my fiance asking for sauteed mushrooms on top and bearnaise sauce on the side, with mashed potatoes. The steak is supposed to come with garlic fries unless otherwise requested (I specifically stated I wanted the fries). My future mother-in-law ordered the salmon. A food runner brought the order out about fifteen minutes later. My fiance got a steak, without mushrooms. That's one thing, but there was no bearnaise sauce either. We all recieved mashed potatoes. Not that end of the world, either. I told the gentleman about the mistakes, he said that they would get the mushrooms, sauce, and garlic fries out to us right away. A few minutes went by. I don't know about you, but I am not going to leave a sizzling steak on my plate to get cold when I am hungry. We started eating. The food runner didn't come back. After a bit, the server came by to ask how everything was, and we again told her about the mistakes in the order, and she said she would take care of it. Another few minutes went by, and they brought out the mushrooms, sauce, and garlic fries, but by that time we were three quarters of the way through our steaks, which at the edges were inedible (Ok they could have been eaten, but no where near enjoyed. The outside inch and a half or so were well-done, grey and dry, a result most likely of over-searing.) The garlic fries were soggy and kind of gross. The MIL's salmon was overdone and dried out. I am not one to complain at a restaurant, to me it seems kind of low class and if you send something back, who knows what will happen to it in an offended kitchen. You would think that you wouldn't have to at a place like this, paying what you pay. Maybe it was an off-night or whatever, but if you are looking for a dining experience and a safe bet, Gibson's is right around the corner. I have been there and the decor and price is similar, just with better food and service.
(2)Laura K.
This is my favorite restaurant in the area! Everything I have tried has been wonderful...the coconut shrimp, hot bread and definitely their steaks. I had their Berry Martini for the 1st time and it was awesome. Make sure you make a reservation because the place is always packed.
(5)Yayo T.
SO we were walking thru Oak Brook court and were FREEZING OUR (insert body part) OFF!! There was no way I was walking further away to grab a bite. We popped in and sat at the bar. I was very happy to see that they have a lunch menu (smaller portions I assume) which is great, because it was only noon-ish and I didn't feel like stuffing my face and blowing $100 on lunch. The meat was cooked to perfection. It was tender, not full of fat, and seasoned to perfection. The mashed potatoes were hot and buttery... definitely not dry. The whole wheat pizza was amazing. The sauce was full of flavor, the crust was delicious, and the cheese was plentiful. The pizza comes with a side salad on the plate, so it's actually a filling choice. Only complaint is that they don't use free range products, but I guess I can't have it all. Bar service was efficient, friendly, and attentive. If you want a delicious meal while walking thru Oak Brook, pop in here for lunch/dinner.
(3)Robert C.
Visited on 02/15/2012. Filet Mignon was very good. Calamari appetizer was very good (Both dipping sauces were excellent). Wild Raspberry Cosmo martinis were excellent (we had 5 @ $9.75 = $48.75). Received very good service from server, Ruben. Not enough parking, even on a Wednesday evening that we visited. Had to park about a half-mile away and walk. Restaurant is located in very crowded shopping center, so be prepared to park far away from restaurant and walk. Reservations are highly recommended. I would have given 5-stars, but the high-priced drinks and parking situation forced me to lower rating.
(4)Jon B.
Ok most of the time when you call for a reservation and arrive you still have to wait a while....not here!! love that! Great service check nice warm bread at the table check a melt in your mouth steak wrapped in bacon with horsey sauce priceless!!! Big fan Thanks
(4)sherry t.
This place must be good if there's at 30-45 min wait on a Monday evening at 7pm. Well, I'm glad we waited. 5 stars for the food. This place sure know how to cook their beef. I had probably one of the best Filet Mignon ever-served rare of course. Wonderful selection of sides. French onion soup is only mediocre. Friend had scallops and she loved it too if you are a nonbeef eater. 3 stars for the service. Long waits in between meals confused waitress and waiter forgetting orders. Had 2 separate people come to our table to take our orders.
(4)Mariko Y.
I will make this short. I got the prime-rib 10 oz.. Asked for a medium-rare, but what came was a little too rare. Portions of the steak were ok, the middle portion fell a little too dry. I didn't really like the horseradish sauce that came with it, so I asked the waiter for some peppercorn cream sauce, which was excellent. The roasted vegetables came a little too burnt, if I should say? But I ate it anyway because the mushrooms brussel sprouts were extra yum. I forgot to mention about the chopped salad.. It was fresh, and I liked it a lot. The bleu cheese dressing and vinegraitte went well with it. Keylime pie was delicious, the chocolate pies were a little too sweet.
(3)Tessa G.
I had been here once or twice before my visit the other day. However, it is always years between my visits, so I'm glad I recently checked it out again. And boy, did I go hungry! So I always get tempted to pull up the menu on my phone while we are on the way to any restaurant where I'm not well versed with what they have. It always takes me such a long time to figure out what I want to be eating and I figure it will be a time saver. However, this time, my counterpart and I both wanted to be surprised. So the five of us were seated (I went with my counterpart, his parents, and a family friend) and we got the huge menus handed to us. I can say that everything was reasonably priced and the options sounded delicious. I can clearly remember that we scarfed down three servings of bread before we finally settled on what to get for our entrees. The bread is delicious and served warm, which is always a huge perk. They serve two kinds; an onion style bread and a dark raisin bread. It's hard not to consume a large amount, especially if you're there while extremely hungry on a Friday night where you know it will take awhile. The service was really good, it was pretty crowded and we were also really choosy and un-decisive, but we all ended up being extremely satisfied with our meal. For our appetizer, we got calamari and passed it around. It was decent, not the best I'd ever had, but it did just fine and I opted out of a house salad, but my counterpart got a Caesar salad and for an extra $3.00 they add grilled chicken that looked phenomenal. For our actual meal; I got a petite filet, medium well, with a BBQ rubbed sweet potato. Both were delicious, the steak was a tad more pink than I would have preferred, but it WAS succulent, and it was probably for the best that I got a little heme-protein ;) I actually found myself craving it again the next day. I wish I could eat filet way more often than I do. It was something we ate all the time when I lived at my parents house. I miss that. What I liked about the sweet potato was that it came with a side of cinnamon. I don't normally like to douse my sweet potatoes in cinnamon, but it was a nice touch! My counterpart got the mushroom stuffed salmon, which happened to be the Friday special. He loves salmon and mushrooms so it was a perfect combination for him and it definitely left him with a full stomach. His dad's best friend also got the salmon special, his dad ordered ribs, and his mom ordered scallops that looked delicious. I really think that I would have been satisfied with anything I ordered here, food wise. I ordered a tanqueray and tonic with FOUR limes. Instead, he out did me and totally brought me a PLATE of them. Yep, all were used. I love numerous limes to top off my G&T. This one was good and strong too. You can't complain about that. His mom got a Lemon Drop martini, which looked cute and she said it was really good. This place was delicious, but it's an occasion place or maybe a great spot to go for a nice lunch. Check it out if you're looking for some good steak/seafood in the area.
(4)William K.
I can understand other yelper's reticence about Wildfire. It has its obvious flaws. Um, so what's with the 5 yelp stars, Bill? Well, I'll tell you. Wildfire has my favorite burger of all-time. I rassled one up for lunch last weekend. Get their regular burger and ask for the horseradish topping, like the do for their filets. Yum. Sit at the bar and enjoy it with a beer. Plan time for a nap afterward. You can figure this stuff out, right? He he. BTW, the filet with the horseradish has a strip of bacon around it. Ay carumba! You can order that if you're going to Wildfire for dinner. So, #1 burger = 5 yelp-stars. horse and radish... yow, bill
(5)Rachel J.
I remember when this place had top notch service, a higher standard of cleanliness, and good food. Bizzare how things have changed. I walked in on a Sunday night at 7 to a 45 minute wait. The lobby was totally crowded and extremely cold. Eh--not that big a deal, right? We were entertained by the other patrons getting thier buzz on, and then berating the hostess for the wait. The hostess was able to hold her own for the most part. When a small table opened up in the bar, we had a seat--but not for long. One of the chairs (thankfully nobody sat on it) had something disgusting all over it. Not sure what it was, but we didn't want to be near it. I did alert a staff member about it, so hopefully it was taken care of. By the time that was over, it was time to be seated for dinner. We were taken to a cramped table. I was annoyed as we had passed 35 open booths--but I understood they were busy and had to spread people out into different sections. Our server arrives to take drink orders. His extremely thick accent and supersonic rate of speech is hard to decifer, but we all work together to figure out what he is saying. 20 min later the drinks arrive. Grrrrrr. After we had ample time to look at the menu, the waiter drops off the daily specials. Grrrrrr. Finally, our menu selections are made, and we order. I am sad to report that the herb chicken was dry and flavorless. Grrrrr. After this sub par meal, we get up to leave and discover mashed potato and other various food stuck to the wall near our table. The bathroom was filthy too. What the HELL wildfire? You cannot charge $20 for crap roasted chicken AND be disgusting. One or the other!!!!!
(1)roxanne c.
This is the best place around to get a juicy fabulous tasting steak. They have always cooked it to perfection every time I've been here. If anyone mentions going out for a steak, there is no other suggestion I throw out there because I've gone to plenty of other steakhouse and this one definitely tops all. The whole menu is fabulous. They have the best desserts. To make things more perfect, they have a great wine selection.
(5)Cristina T.
Pretty good for a go-to meal when you are in the Oak Brook area. There are so many places there to choose from, but Wildfire has a great selection of meats, fish and chicken. I came here with a group on a Wednesday night and it was packed! I could not believe how many people were there, but it added to the upbeat atmosphere of the place. Food came out pretty fast, but sometimes I felt that our table was neglected. Our waiter brought out the wrong beers and failed to ask the women at the table what they would like to order first. I had the cedar plank salmon and it was perfect! My side was the bbq rubbed sweet potato that constrasted well with the brown sugar on the side. For dessert we had the oversized caramel apple pie a la mode. Delcious, but I think it may have been bigger than my entree! Since this is a Lettuce Entertain you restaurant, I will be back many times to come!
(4)Sophia S.
Went here on a whim and it was actually a surprise. Loved the food but service wasn't so great. I ordered the 3 filet medallion with horseradish, parmesan, and bleu cheese crust. It was very nicely cooked. Caesar salad was ok wasn't anything special with little dressing. The boyfriend ordered a new york steak and he loved it. Food was good but again the service was very slow and unattentive. If we hadn't had a glass of alcohol I think I would've been more impatient with them. Overall would go again maybe at a less busy time.
(4)Josh S.
Listen to me. I bought a fillet mignon, not a fillet migNOT hot. First they gave me my entree within 3 minutes of receiving my appetizers! And to top it off, the steak was freakin cold! The plate was cold, it was definetly sitting somewhere for some other reason other than me ordering it. So I sent it back , they brought me another one. But basically told me to go screw myself. The manager didn't even apologize for trying to push something sitting in their window on me. He just came to me with the new steak and was like here is a new one. I still don't understand how my entrees came up so rapidly but were cold. It boggles my mind. Normally I wouldn't care, if it was a fresh steak, but I basically felt like I was being treated like their bitch. So I decided to come on yelp and bitch. Wild fire downtown is great , oak brook blows.
(1)Kevin S.
Went here for dinner on a Friday night, you will have to make reservations in advance to get a table at peak time. This was my first time visiting Wild Fire, I've heard so much about it and it didn't disappoint. I had the filet medallion trio with the signature crusts parmesan, blue cheese, and béarnaise. I chose the mashed potatoes for my side and was an awesome experience, the best mashed potatoes I've ever ordered. The atmosphere is very pleasant and inviting. They do have a good menu with different options for dinner. There menu is not exorbitant compared to some steakhouses I've been to, making it a good value in my book.
(4)Zhujun H.
4 stars for the steak 0 star for the service!!! There was an Asian waitress who was rude and inpatient ONLY to us. She talked to tables next us with manners and look at them when talking. I think it is very important when u LOOK at others when talking other than LOOK up to the cling or LOOK outside windows! But she just looked around when talking all the time. Then, there are no foxes and knives in our table and we politely request once, however, it did not work, then we request twice. Fine, it did not work neither. Then we had to ask for those things from another waiter who was very nice and gentle. We were very happy to have the dinner and try to forget the poor service. What made us more angry is when we finished our dinner and checked. The waitress came and gave us the bill, saying" guys, just select one of them( pointing three suggested gratuities below the bill)", well, even we have Asian appearance, we KNOW one should pay the gratuities in restaurant to thank for being well treated by the waiter or waitress! And why we are treated so differently with rudeness?!!!!! Although we were angry, we paid the gratuity and my friend said to me he felt sorry and would never come to this restaurant in oak brook mall again.
(2)Allison T.
My husband and I have been wanting to try out wildfire for awhile now. I received an email for the Bell's Brewery dinner and thought this would be the perfect time to try it out. What an awesome event!! The food and beer pairings were AWESOME and the service was great! We can't wait to go back!
(5)Ellen B.
I had dinner w my sister last night and our salads were excellent! I had a grilled chicken Caesar and it was one of the best I've had anywhere! I also ordered a side of steamed broccoli and they prepare it with lemon and spices and its yummy!
(4)Jimmy W.
So I've been to Wildfire many times over the years. Some days are better than others but it is a fun place to eat & drink for sure. On this last visit we had the wood roasted mussels. They are good here but small. Seems no one has nice meaty ones like we used to get years ago. I got the French Onion Soup. It was really good! A nice broth with a bit of salt and sweet coming through. This was the best I've had in the last 4 spots I've ordered from. For dinner we had the coffee rubbed Bison filet cooked Rare plus, it was perfect! I was surprised how tender it was, the rub does not overpower the meat, very nice. Also got a lobster tail on the side. It was small but cooked perfectly. It came parmesan crusted which I think is too strong a topping. So I mixed it with the redskin mashed potatoes, a great combo, parm mashed! Deserts here are good and shareable so leave some room!
(4)Leonard W.
Salmon. Stuff mushroom salmon (not the planked salmon). Order it, eat it, and enjoy it! Best dish from this place. (and I've tried over 20 )
(5)Ann R.
Today is my birthday I wanted to try something different. Wildfire is a very popular place, I figured I would give it a shot ion a Sunday evening . I made a reservation on Opentable and was taken immediately. John was our server and even though it was pretty crowded I felt like an important food critic. I was given star treatment. The French onion soup was so delicious and the prime rib with horseradish sauce was fatty but in a GOOD way. I also had the mushroom crusted pork chops, whoa they melted in my mouth. I definitely would return for a special occasion or "just because".
(5)Nick R.
I came to this one located in Oak brook with my girlfriend, mom, and dad for dinner to celebrate me graduating college. When we came here the waiter was kind, curtious, and he knew about the food here. I have gone to another wildfire and even though this one was booked solid, it was way better than the other one. It was better by their service here as well as their food. The quality in their steak was amazing. I ordered the T-bone and I was very satisfied with the result of that meat. My family, my girlfriend, and I had an amazing time and they made it a great memory for me.
(4)Joe P.
I've been here many times. I've had countless items such as the arugula salad, bison burger, and of course the filet medallions with their respective garnishes. I was brought in tonight for dessert. I chose carryout and the guys were very friendly and prompt. Thanks so much. Great food.
(5)Erin H.
I have been here numerous times and each time it is absolutely wonderful! I have never been disappointed. The service is great and the food is even better! The atmosphere is sophisticated and classy and, in my opinion, best for evening meals. I will say that if you do plan a night out to Wildfire be prepared to spend some money. It definitely isn't the cheapest option but it is most certainly worth every dollar. I would advise to make a night out Wildfire for date night or for out with friends or family for a special occasion. I wouldn't advise bringing children.
(5)Suzanne Z.
I see my yelp friends have mixed feelings about this place, so here is my 0.02-- I loved it! We were 15 minutes late to our reservation (this damn weather needs to quit!) but were still seated promptly. Waters appeared seconds later, as did our waitress. The place is a little crowded, a little loud, but the atmosphere is cheery and warm. It created a cozy vibe. I ordered the white wine flight ($11.25) because I was feeling fancy, and it actually ends up being a pretty good deal- by the end of it it's like having 2 glasses of wine over 4 samples, but no single glass of wine on the menu was less than $7. Score!! Their sauvignon blanc option was my fav! Complementary bread was served, which was fresh and mostly warm. We kind of wanted to take the extra home, but they took it away at the end (should've asked to wrap it up!) I ordered the medallion trio, cooked medium. They have about 8 crust options to choose from, so I chose parmesan, double-baked potato and mushroom. My date swapped the mushroom for bernaise. The parmesan was cheesy and buttery, the potato one was bacon-y and delicious, and the mushroom tasted like delicious thanksgiving stuffing! Yummmmmm. I had a small forkful of my date's bernaise topping- bold spice flavor, but not a flavor I was familiar with. It was his fav, though. I was happy with my 3 choices, the potato topping being the best. The meat was cooked less than medium though, and a little rare for my taste. The meat came with a side so I opted for MORE potatoes- au gratin to be specific. Super cheesy, decadent, with a charred (in a good way) top. I'm glad I didn't calorie check any of this food before I ate it... it was definitely as rich in calories as it was in flavor! Their desserts looked as amazing as can be, but there was no room for dessert. Maybe next time. Can anyone tell me how they 'freeze dry' or whatever it is they do to the desserts (dry ice, hair spray??)? They have to be real food, right? But the ice cream sits out all night and never melts. This was a hot topic of discussion over dinner. Service remained friendly and consistent throughout the entire meal. One tip, if taking home leftovers of something in a sauce- pay attention. They scooped a lot of the sauce into my leftover box, and my distracted self didn't realize. I ended up with a hole in the paper bag, which the potatoes fell out of (they stayed in their container, thank goodness!) and a mess on my coat. That's my fault, not theirs though. Thanks for the fancy evening, wildfire!
(4)Jennifer B.
Yummy!!! Is all I can say. I am visiting Chicago for business and it was walking distance from my hotel. Their chop salad is a MUST try!!! They are overly staffed (in a good way) I had a man come by and refilled my water. There was another that came and took my finished dishes and my personal waiter (was going to say server, but that sounded crass haha :o ) was friendly too. Steak anywhere is not cheap and this place might be a little more expensive than a Long Horn steak but totally worth the $$$. The flavor is impeccable (which does not hold a light to a LH steak) and that salad- yum-O! Couldn't resist. Had to mention the salad again. Would definitely recommend this restaurant!!
(5)Eric S.
One of the best LEYE restaurants and a personal favorite of mine. Of the 6 or 7 times I've been here, not once have I had a bad meal/dining experience. The food is always impeccable and the service is typically top-notch. TGIF dinner here on Good Friday (4/3/15) was no exception. The interior has a decidedly warm feel to it, posh without being overtly snobbish. I like the 'open kitchen' design, and several of my favorite restaurants feature this (here's looking at you, Claim Jumper). The low lighting environs set the mood perfectly for this upscale chophouse. Our server wasn't particularly engaging, but he knew his stuff and took fine care of us. On my most recent excursion here I went all-surf-no-turf: shrimp & crab bisque to start, then the seafood sampler--which came with cedar-planked salmon in a bbq glaze, a jumbo lump crabcake, and two large coconut shrimp. I got scalloped potatoes as my side, no complaints there. The cocktail I ordered was made with jalapeno-infused tequila, ginger beer, fresh lime and a chipotle sugar rim (something reminiscent of a moscow mule, I think). Other times I've had the filet medallion trio with bernaise, hollandaise, and blue cheese crust, which was to-die for. All their cuts of meat are USDA prime, I believe, so the quality is uncompromised. Nothing here is cheap, but if you're considering a dinner date you probably already know this. $$$ / $$$$ easily. Highly recommended for special occasions, because let's face it--our budgets realistically allow exemplary meals like this only once in a great while.
(5)Christopher R.
TIP - if you get a reservation, request that they seat you anywhere but the Ellington room. The Good - the service was excellent. The staff was friendly and made an effort to engage. Our server provided an excellent wine recommendation. The Bad - While the steaks were excellent and well prepared, some of the sides were underwhelming. Someone in our party ordered scalloped potatoes, and he got the smallest possible scoop on the side - like two bites worth. My father ordered a surf and turf combo, filet and sea scallops. There were four tiny sea scallops that maybe weighed two ounces delivered in the meal. Kind of ridiculous to pay top dollar for a combination plate and have half of the combination fall short. The Ugly - We were seated in the Ellington room. The Ellington room is back to back tables. Our table was so close to neighboring tables that we were unable to sit at some ends of our table due to proximity. Anytime someone in that room needs to get up to use the bathroom, people at neighboring tables were getting up to make a path for them. Normally you expect a romantic and relaxed atmosphere at a steak house - not something on par with a high school cafeteria. I love Wildfire Chicago, but I did not find the same quality of design and care to food portions at the Oak brook location. I would recommend trying to find another, better steak house in the area above Wildfire Oak brook.
(2)Timothy B.
Wildfire had a 35-40 minute wait on a Monday evening, after the wait to be seated we had to wait to be greeted at our table because our waiter was working a nearby large party. Drinks showed up quickly but giving our order took awhile. The steaks we ordered came cooked to perfection with a blue cheese crust. The mixed vegetables were excellent. Overall I would come back here but would be more vocal about the service.
(4)Kavita S.
We went to Wildfire in Oak Brook with my family for our parents' anniversary dinner. I must say the atmosphere was hip and the entire restaurant was alive...filled with lots of happy faces and sounds on a Friday night! We had a reservation and got seated right away. The staff was very attentive, even though it was very busy that night. They even honored a special request and brought out the flourless chocolate cake with a candle on it to make the anniversary celebration more special! All of the items on the menu were great, except for one, hence the 4 stars. We started with the spinach and artichoke fondue and 2 of the oven baked pizzas (all were very good). I ended up getting the scallops, which were delicious. Two of my family members did order the tavern fish sandwich, and this was a huge disappointment. The fish was not fresh, and it had a very unpleasant odor. I would describe it as the frozen battered fish you get a supermarket, but the taste and smell was about 10 times worse than that. Maybe it was just an odd day for the fish sandwich, but I would definitely stay away from that the next time we go. Other than that, do visit Wildfire in Oak Brook for a very high quality dining experience.I will definitely be returning!
(4)Phillip Y.
Well, it was a long day and we had just checked into the Double Tree. My fiancée called to check and we arrived at Wildfire for our reservation at 7:15. There seemed to quite the line and we were given a buzzer. Her friends said that this as normal at this restaurant in high demand. Once we were seated, we ordered our dinner- I had the scallops and my fiancée had the seafood platter. We thought the seafood platter was good except the crab cake was so-so. My scallops were by far better than her bacon-wrapped scallops. At the end, our waiter offered dessert but we were too full. He did treat us since we were going to get married soon and our friends just got married. So, we got a chocolate lava-cake which was really rich and good. Nice way to end a fancy dinner:) Price was kinda steep. Plan to spend around $50 per person which included drinks.
(5)Tom R.
Went there last night. I really enjoyed my meal. We had calamari, and it was fresh and tender. Come of the best fried calamari I have had. And it was not overly breaded. I had Copper River Salmon, and the serving size was excellent, and it was done just right. The salmon was very fresh, and the fingerling potatoes a mixed grilled veggies were great. Prices were very reasonable. My buddy had a small chopped salad with chicken. Small is huge. He raved about it. Since I stay in the area for business, I will definitely be back. Looking forward to the next visit.
(4)Natalie D.
Just had lunch here with the sister the other day. We walked in and were told the wait would be 15 min but then we were seated right away! In a fabulous booth!! Yay We shared the broiled cheese burger which was yummy! And we shared a ceasar salad which was solid. Server was pleasant and efficient and attentive. Unfortunately we were seated in what felt like a major hallway by the kitchen but it was ok.
(4)Adrienne B.
Well well.. Came here for dinner with 2 friends. First... They sit us in a booth with the air conditioner right above us! It was pretty disappointing having cold air blown on you for 2.5 hours! So.. To start this has been one of the longest dinners I have ever had! I loved being with my friends but the service was incredibly slow! Not sure if they were short staffed but it was pretty ridiculous! It took 20 minutes to bring out 3 drinks. 2 of the 3 drinks were wine. It doesn't take too long to pour wine into a glass. Next.. We put in an appetizer for the chopped salad! It took about a half hour to receive that! The chopped salad was delicious though! No complaint on the food! Amazing salad! However.. By the time we have finished our salad our waitress still didn't take our dinner order! Finally... I ordered the filet trio! It was cooked medium just the way I like my meat! This is a great option for an entree! The Filets were tender and full of flavor. I also ordered the side of roasted vegetables which was a plus! Dessert.. Again took about 30 minutes to just order! We had the carrot cake which was fabulous! Overall.. Food was great.. Service was slow slow slow! I will be back.. But hopefully next time my 3 star review can change into 4 stars!
(3)Gary O.
This is a place I don't get to often enough. I love the steak salad. The wine flights are outstanding. The wait staff is always courteous and attentive.
(5)Quin T.
They have an incredible veggie burger that is made in house and the cottage fries are irresistible. The deserts also look heavenly, but I was being a good girl this evening so I decided not to indulge. I also love that this place is part of Lettuce Entertain You. My boyfriend had the broccoli with lemon and coconut shrimp and they were both excellent dishes.
(4)Heidi B.
I stopped in for a drink and an appetizer. I was there before a dinner so the restaurant was not crowded. We sat at the bar and the bartender poured our drinks right away. She explained the happy hour specials were offered until 5:00 pm during the week. We ordered the wild mushroom pizza- very good!! The bartender seemed attentive and made sure our drinks were filled. We did not eat dinner on this visit but I know the food is very good from previous visits. I would recommend stopping into Wildfire next time you're at Oak Brook and need a shopping break/glass of wine!
(4)Melanie B.
I chose Wildfire because my brother was in our party and he has celiac disease. --they have a gluten free menu. He gets nervous with trying new places, fearing there's going to be a cross-contamination because he has such severe reactions to gluten. When we got there, he chickened out and decided to forgo eating entirely. He just feared they didn't take GF as seriously as he needs them to. We had 4 out of 5 from our party there. BIL is not from Chicago and arriving from Midway. --Google maps was not his friend last night. But because he was running late, they wouldn't seat our party. By 9 pm we were starving and forced to wait in the entrance. This BUGGED. I would have been happy with just a freaking glass of water. What I tried and what I liked: Chopped salad. I liked the chopped salad. I didn't love it like Morton's or Ruth's Chris'. But I did like it. The wontons were a different addition but they worked. Salmon. I nearly always order salmon. They didn't ask me how I wanted it prepared. I like my salmon on the slightly underside of medium. It was cooked more than I prefer but certainly not overcooked. BIL had the pork chop. He said it was one of the best he's had. Cooked perfectly. Great flavor. Daughter ordered coconut shrimp. It drives me nuts when she orders fried food, but I digress. She loved it. A lot. Husband ordered the 10 oz filet. It came sitting on a piece of toast. Very, very weird to me. Banana Coconut Cream Pie delivered. I don't normally eat things like that. --Gotta maintain the waistline! ;) It was worth the splurge. Gooey crust that was like a better version of a mounds candy bar, banana cream piled high and perfectly sweetened, generous amount of toasted coconut. Worth every calorie. If I'm doing some shopping in the area, I'd return but I would never go out of my way to eat here. Although, their banana cream pie might tempt me.
(4)Anne O.
Went here the day we got engaged because we drank their stormy night martinis the day we met. Unfortunately things at the restaurant have gone down hill. The martinis are still delicious, even though the bartender had to fish some debris (fruit not in the martinis) out of my glass with a straw... Um gross get me a new one. Service was slow and unfriendly. I excitedly announced we were there to celebrate or engagement and the server stared at me blankly- what can I say I was excited, can you fake some enthusiasm. The steaks came out luke warm and not cooked to our request. It was 90 degrees out and we were seated in a booth near the kitchen and my fiancée was sweating, I also was hot. I felt sad that a night of celebration ended with my fiancée saying I can't wait to get out of here. The best thing about the night was the goat cheese appetizer.
(2)Kawone H.
Unimpressed is my word for Wildfire. The food lacks brilliance and flavor. It's just ok. Perhaps I need to stick with a restaurant's signature item when I order to truly enjoy the meal. The porterhouse was certainly at the bottom of my Chicago area steak list. That ranking is not due to my overcooked and re-fired steak either. Wildfire is simply not the place for the best steak. It was a moist steak on the filet side and dry on the strip side. The flavoring, however, was bland. For a flavorful topping, you must pay extra for a sauce or crust. The service was great. The management and servers work to ensure that the customer is satisfied. Their attentiveness was worth the 19% tip. My wife enjoyed the martini flight. The flourless chocolate cake was decent, and acceptable as free. I would never pay for it.
(3)David C.
7 of us for dinner here. You can tell just by the name it's going to have a western, wooden-beamed, fireplace look and feel, and it does. Appetizers were fine, calamari and shrimp cocktails; plus their French onion soup is apparently memorable, although I didn't try it. Steaks for everyone were excellent, I had the bone-in 12 oz. filet and it was a stellar cut of beef; the sides were pretty good, no complaints here (creamed spinach and potatoes au gratin), but also definitely not on par with Ruth Chris or Jeff Ruby's sides. Desserts were really wonderful: fresh fruit, hot fudge sundaes, and the pie trio were all good (or at least looked good), no issues and really a treat. The only missing component was the 3-star mediocre service; clearly not trained to dote on their clients, they'd never have gotten more than 15% from me, but I wasn't paying the bill. Overall somewhere between a 3 & 4, but since the service was so mediocre I'm giving it a 3. Call me Mr. Miser but if a steak is 42 bucks I want better than Ponderosa-style service. They need to step up their levels of dining service.
(3)G F.
What Happened to Wildfire? Just finished having a late lunch. The service rushed did not even bother with a beverage order The food was served sporadically I received my soup and salad five minutes before the other two people in my party were served. Then they brought the entrees to them instead of the French onion soup. The entrees set at the table and were cold by the time they were eaten. I thought I asked for a new car when I inquired about dessert. I asked for Creme Brûlée and the waitress rolled her eyes up into her forehead like I had asked the dumbest question in the world. Wow Rude, lazy, distracted and no personality. The food was very disappointing. The Coconut shrimp were tasteless very limp and so small. I remember when they served Jumbo Butterfly shrimp these were small disgusting. The salad disappointed. Remember when hearts of Palm were included. The lettuce was wilted in the Caesar salad and the dressing was barely there. The server did not even offer fresh ground pepper. Poor food quality. Poor execution. No attention to serving no attention to temperature And the decor is twenty years old needs updating. You are not number one anymore. You were the standard of excellence that other steakhouses looked up to, too bad you are just another disappointment . Not coming back:(
(2)Sarah S.
I have been here a handful of times since I always seem to have a gift card to use. The only reason why I give it 2 stars is the fact that I cut my thumb on a piece of glass from their glass (which I showed the waitress) and they only offered me a band aid and a fresh drink. The manager didn't come over and talk to me and there was nothing comped on the check (they could have at least comped my diet coke). I as expecting more from Lettuce Entertain you.. maybe I will go to one of their many other places next time. Food was excellent.. Bison burger, halibut, bean burger, tomato soup... but dang the management
(2)Melody C.
This place is amazing. My boyfriend doesn't like anything that isn't pizza or mac n cheese from a box, and he especially doesn't like steak. However, we came here for our anniversary last night and he ordered a filet mignon and fell in love with every bite more and more. He's also very picky about the salads he eat but he loved their ceaser. He loved the food so much that i gave him half of my filet mignon that i couldn't finish. My boyfriend usually brings us to steak houses because i like steaks and he doesn't. While i didn't enjoy the steak too much but loved the french onion soup and lobster tail. I was happy we were able to go to a restaurant that we both enjoyed. The waiter was also amazing. He was very attentive and came at the right times every time. When he knew it was our anniversary, he gave us a free chocolate molten cake. great service and we definitely plan on coming back.
(5)Dave S.
We took my Dad here for Father's Day. We have never been to this location either so it was going to be treat for everyone and that is exactly what it turned out to be. We started out with the Wood oven baked pretzels and oven roasted crab cakes as an appetizer. They were both very good and was excellent way to start our meal. Now for the main course I had a petite NY Strip Steak. I agree it was petite compared to their regular cut but it was still rather hearty in and of itself and was a great size considering we had appetizers. It was very flavorful and cooked exactly the way I wanted it! The service was great from the time we walked in to the time we left. Our server was very helpful and knowledgeable. I fI had to find a negative and this is a stretch, but it just seemed that the dining room was very cramped but that was not a big deal to me at all as every table was full
(4)Amy R.
I've loved Wildfire since it opened in Oakbrook Mall and it has become a favorite spot for birthday celebrations in my family. This past weekend we went for the husband's big three-six (holy crap he's old!) and the experience was as lovely as ever. This past time, I had an amazing extraordinarily dirty gin martini (that's actually how I ordered it... Classy, I am not) and the french onion soup to begin. This french onion soup is out of this world. My mom has begged for the recipe for ages because I love it so much, to no avail. I know it must have sherry wine in it but the rest remains a mystery. Magic? Who knows, but I love it. For entrees we all chose the filet medallion trio, accompanied by three delicious crusts of your choosing (horseradish, parmesan, and bleu cheese for this gal) and a side (I went all out with the double stuffed baked potato for a little extra coin and a lot of extra gluttony). The steak is consistently melt in your mouth tender and cooked to perfection. The medallions are small, but the meat is very rich and I am consistently stuffed upon ordering this special. The baked potato doesn't exactly taste hand crafted and home cooked, but it's loaded with cheddar flavor and gets the job done. I love that they bring out a small molten chocolate cake for the birthday boy or gal, but don't make a horrific show of singing aloud. I know a lot of the reviews here state that their air of class is all smoke and mirrors, and maybe I'm fooled by it, but I do think they do chain restaurants in a more sophisticated manner than the standard chain establishments, and find that the Wildfire and Maggiano's of the world are sort of a nice middle ground between Chili's and Morton's - you can sure spend a lot, but it can be worthwhile, too.
(4)Tracy E.
My family and I visited WF this past Sunday. We had reservations for 7:15pm, celebrating my daughters 17th birthday. I have been raving to the 4 other family members on how great Wildfire is, so that's where my daughter chose to go for her bday dinner. We arrived at 6:45, got seated right away in the room off of the main dining area. We waited 10 minutes for our waitress to come to the table. She didn't even ask for our drink order, just do we know what we are having? I said no, we need time, but I will just have water and then I preceeded to ask everyone else at the table what they would like to drink.My brother in law informed her we were celebrating my daughters golden birthday. Sat there another 10 minutes, no bread and butter, no drinks. She came back asking to take our order, still no drinks in hand. I told her we were going to do the club menu, gave her our appetizers, salads and then asked for bread and butter (20 min has passed now) She said ok, came back with 1 beverage, so my brother in law asked for his again. She said "oh yah" Still no bread and butter, so I asked again. FINALLY a bus boy brought us our bread and butter, after about 30 min of sitting down already. She passed by our table so I informed her we knew what entrees we wanted- she took our order and left. We received our appetizers. We waited another 15 min for the salads to come out. She never came to refill our drinks, check if we needed more appetizers. It was 815pm and we still had not received our main course, after being there for an hour and 20 min, I try not to complain, but we were so aggravated at this point, so I went to the front desk and asked for a manager. Not sure his name, but he was skinny, dark hair, looked under 40. I explained how I brought people there that have never been there before and the service was horrible, his only response was "I'll check with the kitchen" After 5 minutes the main course was served. As soon as our waitress came to the table I asked for another serving of the filet and mac and cheese (I figured since it took an hour and a half for this to come I better order it now) She replied back with an attitude- "well, how many" I said for the 6 we are paying for. She didn't say anything, just walked away. We received our other order in a reasonable amount of time, the food was delicious as always. Then came dessert- we ordered, I expected her to come back with the candle and brownie for my daughter. She dropped of the desserts and walked away- no candle, no happy birthday. She then brought the check. My brother in law went up and complained, so after half of our party was outside and the bill was paid, she brought her a brownie w ice cream, and said "it's been a crazy day" so 2 of us sang to her. This really was one of the worse service experiences I/We have ever experienced and for the price you spend at Wildfire, I think it is expected to have an awesome experience. The food at Wildfire is some of the best but the service we experienced for such a special occasion was horrible, and put a damper on the night, so I had to write a review. Server- Linda S Chk 1635- 8/16/15 Check amt- $249.39
(2)Maria M.
I was extremely excited to go out to a good steak restaurant with my best friend and her daughter. We were shopping in the area and Wild fire sounded perfect. We walked in and the hostess said it would be a 30 minute wait. No problem! It didn't even take that long before our pager went off. We walked back up to the hostess and my friends daughter tried handed the girl the pager. She looked at her like she was covered in mudd and didn't want to get dirty. So I grabbed the pager and handed it to her. I thought the whole purpose of the hostess was to smile, greet and friendly towards the customers coming in. She acted like she didn't want anything to do with us so she passed us off on another girl to show us our seats. Ok brushed that off. We sat down it took about 10 minutes for our waiter to come to our table we got our drinks in but when it was time to order our food our waiter was nowhere to be found. We had to ask another waitress to find our waiter to order. I had an appetizer that was called " bison meatballs" I've had bison before and those meatballs were not bison. Big disappointment. Our actual steaks were ok but not worth the wait, price or poor poor service. I recommend not going to this location and I will never eat there again. Only thing that was great was my martini flight and the very nice bus boy.
(1)Krystle H.
Overpriced and underwhelming. My fiance and I chose to come to this restaurant for his birthday. We had heard good things from family so thought we'd give it a try. We knew it was on the pricey side which made us raise our expectations. I almost wish we hadn't done that. We both ordered the bone-in ribeye with mac n cheese. The steak was cooked to our liking but the flavor was nothing special. The mac n cheese was horrible. Neither of us enjoyed it. It was very lackluster and quite dry. We did enjoy the complimentary bread and butter served to us before our meal. However, our bill was just under $100 before the tip. So we paid all that money for just a steak and mac n cheese with a pop? We can go to one of the other chain steakhouses and get an appetizer, bone-in ribeye with lots of flavor, 2 sides we actually enjoy, pop, and complimentary bread for roughly $60. We will never return to this restaurant because it is simply not worth the money or the drive to get there.
(3)Stacey R.
Three friends had a great dinner tonight. Food was cooked to perfection. We had the BBQ chicken and ribs, trio filet mignon with different crusts and the petite filet mignon with horseradish crust. Our server Anthony provided excellent service, best I've had in years.
(5)Bobby S.
The food was the best I've ever had. I ordered a Porterhouse Medium with Redskin mashed potatoes and it came out so quickly, and was still perfectly cooked! My Girlfriend got her BBQ chicken at the same time and we enjoyed every second we were there! Our waiter Ron was excellent; polite, informative and very attentive! He's one of the best waiters I've had anywhere! Defiantly worth the money you spend! 5 stars easy! Will definatly be back! Hopefully Very Soon!! Congrats to Ron for becoming a new Grandpa too!
(5)Vinh N.
Was at reverse happy hour (9pm-close). Was very easy to find seats for our group of 7. The servers are always super nice and patience Love the clams, spinach artichoke dip and scallops. The price is also very good. Love the atmosphere and it's always clean and great service
(5)Courtney H.
I can't believe I haven't reviewed Wildfire before! I truly do love this restaurant. However, it can be hit or miss. This review is on my most recent experience, last Thursday. I made a reservation a few weeks before for a girl's dinner. They sat us in the bar; now, this has never happened to me before and I did not like it. It was a cramped booth, way too loud and I feel like you don't get enough attention from the server. I started with the house salad, which is always a good choice here. I then got the filet medallion trio, which is usually what I get here. I got the horseradish crust, the parmasean crust and the bleu cheese crust. I also upgraded my side to the double baked potato. I asked that my steaks be very well done and it was still slightly pink, but I ate it anyway. The potato was HUGE! I could have shared with my whole table. Dessert is always good here, but we opted not to partake this time around.
(3)lorry t.
My favorite place to eat. Everything from the salad to the steak and fish n baked potatoes.....I love this place, food is not over priced and taste like a million bucks! Waiters are also very friendly, never had a bad experience here.
(5)Katie M.
I am a HUGE Wildfire fan!! The food is fantastic, great drinks I have never ever been disappointed.
(5)Paula B.
Food was good. Service was horrible! Had a 5:00 reservation. They put our large party at the tiniest corner table. We barely fit around the table. When we asked to be moved we were told nothing else was available despite a room full of empty tables. Tried to order a beer and was told they were out of their advertised special. Tried to order one of the specials and was told they were out of it (5:00 dinner seating, really?) They were taking our plates out from under us before we had finished our meals. I just didn't get all the hype. Their prices are up there with Gibson's and Ruths, and the food is no better. I will stick with the old stand bys!
(2)Vanessa G.
Went to Wildfire for my birthday and I must say I had a great experience. Made reservations which is something you need to do considering it's always busy. To start off I ordered their martini flight which I really enjoyed, especially the stormy night martini. For appetizer ordered the baked pretzels which were really good only thing that was not that great was the cheese wiz cheese sauce. Could've been better. For dinner I ordered the NY Strip Steak. The steak was so delicious and cooked perfectly. Seems like most places can't cook a steak medium but Wildfire succeeded. Towards the end of the meal the lovely server brought me a little birthday dessert with a candle which was very thoughtful and the perfect size. Overall the food was great and service was spot on. I would definitely come back to try other dishes.
(4)Kelly K.
We went to Wildfire on 5/9 for our Anniversary. 1st time here. IF you do not make a reservation through OPEN TABLE be prepared for a VERY LONG wait. The wait time for the couple, that walked in behind us, was 3 HOURS... At 5:15 PM on a Saturday Night.But, they do have Pagers & the ability to Text when your Table is ready! We were seated in the Bar Area...which is just too congested...in my opinion. You could barely move to leave this area. It is loud inside but not overly chaotic. The food was top notch. I eat Gluten Free. I am not allergic but sensitive. The GF choices are many. Far more than the Average Restaurant offering GF Options. My Lemon Pepper Chicken was Fabulous. I wasn't thrilled about the 5 Grain Wild Rice. They make their own GF Bread. It was wonderful with No Additional Charge. My Husband had Filet Medallions encrusted with Potato...Parmesan.....Au Gratin Potatoes.Awesome. I had Fiji Water. A Big Bottle..$3.95 which is very reasonably priced considering I have gotten smaller bottles for more money. Free Refills on Soda. They brought out a Mini Flourless Chocolate Cake with Ice Cream for us. I asked for a side order of Au Gratin Potatoes to bring home with my leftover chicken and was not charged for them:-). Our Server went through a whole list of food and drink recommendations when we sat down. She was very attentive, knowledgeable and friendly. We were quite impressed overall...from beginning to end. We were 30 minutes late for our reservation. My husband the restaurant was by Nordstrom..so that's where he parked...NOT...it is close to Neiman-Marcus...Barnes & Noble etc. Well, he is not someone to stop and ask for directionsSo we had a long mixed up walk to get here.MEN! But, they did not make us wait once we did arrive like some places have done. I did call to inform them we would be late
(5)Mary S.
I came to Wildfire for a friend's birthday celebration and while we had a fun time celebrating, the staff knew nothing and was ill-prepared for a party of 15. Apparently, to secure such a large table (which actually ended up being two tables and we couldn't all sit together) we had to pay an "event" fee of which I believe was 5% of our bill. My friend also had to pre-order some appetizers, which I thought was unnecessary because we all would have probably ordered more individually than the minimum that our contact told her we had to order. We also only had one waiter for both tables. He did his best but we obviously needed a second person helping out. On one occasion my side salad came with the wrong dressing so he took the wrong one, leaving me with a plain salad, and never came back with the right dressing. I finally had to ask a bus boy after about 10 minutes. Another time, when our food arrived, a friend didn't have any utensils and again asked our waiter for a set. We ended up taking a set off another table but the waiter never did come back with utensils for her. The food was good but because they wanted us served all at the same time none of our food was hot or even warm when we got it. Gross. It also took us 2 1/2 hours to have our entire meal, I think in large part because the service was so slow in only having one waiter and because the organization of appetizers, sides, entrees was off. I definitely would not recommend this place for a large group, they don't seem able to handle it.
(2)Lin R.
Excellent food & service I ordered the horse radish crusted prime rib with Mac & cheese #delisiousness
(5)Shin M.
My coworkers ordered from here on a Tuesday night at 5:30pm. There were probably like 10-15 orders and this restaurant is literally across the street from our bldg. We did not get our food until 7:45pm. That's 2 hours and 15 minutes!!! Most of us had already finished our work by like 6 and were just sitting around waiting for the food! I heard one of the reasons things were held up was because we ordered garlic fries from probably an old menu and they spent a lot of time trying to figure out what to do since they didn't have any??? Anyway, that was TERRIBLE customer service!!! As for the food, I ordered a prime rib dip with garlic fries. Of course, I just got regular fries because they do not know how to sprinkle garlic powder on them. The pickle that came with my dip was terrible! I bit into it and told my hubby it was disgusting. And he was like "But that's always your favorite part!" and it's true, it usually is! Then my coworker bit into his and said "This pickle is terrible." ... so it wasn't just me, I didn't even tell him it was gross. We have never had a bad pickle from a restaurant before! Then my coworker said it was the worst prime rib dip he ever had and he didn't even want to finish it. He kept complaining about how bad it was and he rarely complains about food! I agree though, it was pretty bad. Also, they did not give us any au jus to DIP our prime rib DIP into! C'mon!! That was clearly terrible take out service. Now for dine in service... I made a reservation for 6 people at 5pm on a Sunday evening. It was packed! We got seated within 10 minutes. But overall, the service was super slow because they were soooo busy. As for the food- the complementary bread is really good. There is a white onion bread and brown raisin bread. This was a hit with my family! I got the Bison Burger with French Fries. I honestly really did not like this burger- the bread was really weak and kept breaking into little pieces- the bison was crumbly and tasteless- overall, I just did not like it. Lesson learned to not get a bison burger at a steakhouse! The fries were good though! My sister also got the Bison Burger and she said it was okay. My husband got the Bison Trio with fries- he said it was OK. My cousin got the Petite Filet Mignon with Au Gratin (Cheesy potato circle slices) Potatoes. He said it was really good! My dad go the Filet Mignon with Au Gratin Potatoes. He also said it was really good. However, his Regular Filet Mignon was the exact same size as my cousin's Petite Filet Mignon. Very disappointing and not worth the extra $5! My mom got the Steak Sandwich with French Fries and said it was good! Phew! Side note- my sister and husband and I all agree that the pickles are completely tasteless- it taste like a weird cucumber instead of a salty delicious pickle! Note my complaint about the pickles in my take out experience too!
(3)Bryan M.
Decent, not spectacular. Steak was ok, but expected a little better, kind of bland. Desserts looked better than they tasted. Overall, there are better options out there.
(3)Linda E.
Not many people go to a steakhouse to order a burger...but they should. Wildfire's thick prime angus burger on house made sesame bun. Oh man, for real, so good. It basically cost the same as a burger from Chili's, but just melts in your mouth like you paid it to. Also, the apple pie with vanilla bean ice cream drizzled with caramel... I would eat you for breakfast, lunch and dinner but, dang it, society would judge me. As far as service, just stupendous. Our server was sarcastic and hilarious. He was straight up with us about the dishes he would and wouldn't recommend and was all around an entertaining server. I wish I remembered his name because he was an asset to Wildfire and deserved recognition. Wildfire, I'd be back but I'm a city girl. The suburbs scare me as much as the minivans in them. Open a chain downtown and you'll have a hungry ginger at our doorstep.
(4)Gina L.
The martini flight was excellent as well as the food. Our waitress was attentive & very helpful with selections! We had reservations & seated right away. dirty plates & glasses were removed immediately after we were finished with each entre. Overall a good meal & experience.
(4)Lorenze G.
It was my first time dining at Wildfire. Let me just say, wow. The New York strip was amazing! I ordered mine medium well, though they brought me a medium rare. No complaints from me. Turns out, medium well tastes better. My steak came out super juicy and was very well seasoned. It was easy to cut and it melted in my mouth. Let's just say I wished I had unlimited supply of the New York strip. The mashed potato was also good. If I knew the serving was tiny, I would have ordered another one. Ok I skipped immediately to the main course. The ambiance was nice, the restaurant was dimly lit. Noise level was alright (nobody was drunk yet at noon.) Waited for about 15-20 minutes since it was a weekday (though I highly recommend to make a reservation especially in the evenings and during the weekends.) Staff were nice and friendly. Did not manage to use the restroom. Maybe on the next trip I could add an update and will include a review for the restroom? Our waiter brought us some corn bread and it was very moist and delicious. I'm sure we could have gotten some more if we asked, but I had to fight over the girlfriend on who gets the last corn bread (I love her dearly and fighting over corn bread is saying a lot.) There were real corn in our corn bread and it was sweet (my favorite.) As I looked in the menu, they offer a good selection of wine and beer. I had to ask for the non alcoholic beverages and settled for some lemonade. They have two main soups and a soup of the day. We settled for the shrimp and crab bisque which was an amazing choice. Menu also offer pasta, pizza, chicken, sea foods, salad, sandwiches, and desserts. Food did not take too long to come out and when it finally hit my taste buds, I was blown away. I must say, this won't be the last visit to Wildfire.
(4)Pat N.
We had a reservation and were seated immediately. The menu offered a nice variety . The food did not disappoint. Everything was really quite good. What made our visit to Wildfire even better was the great table service we received. We can not say enough good things about ther service provided by Alice. Be sure to request her should you visit!
(4)ChiTown M.
This Wildfire is right at the mall. I've never had less than a stellar experience here. The waitstaff is amazing, so friendly, so efficient, so helpful, so refreshing. The food is nothing short of excellent. I've eaten at three locations and love the consistency. The atmosphere is relaxing and comfortable, nice lighting, clean, really great. I highly recommend. They never rush you. Great first date place. I don't drink, but my companions said they mix a strong cocktail. The soups are always scrumptious. The steaks are always done to perfection.
(5)Melissa T.
Best steak around the area! It can get very busy when you go here on the weekend. Actually it's always busy, but that just tell you how great the place is. I can't believe I just discovered this place.
(5)Elizabeth G.
I made a reservation on open table for 6:30 PM on a Thursday. We arrived around 6:10, valeted, and were seated right away. It was for BF's birthday. I am not a steak eater and he deserved a good steak to celebrate his birthday. In making the reservation, I requested a candle in a steak or a cake. NOTE: They will not candle up a steak. I am not sure. Maybe wax all over the steak is unappealing to some. Maybe it changes the cooking style. I am not sure. I was mildly disappointed. I had hoped for a candle in his steak and being able to take a picture to send to my mom who is as big of a steak fan as I. We had the oven baked soft pretzels as an app. They were yummz. I was hoping for pretzel sticks but these were two soft pretzels. They were fairly salty and arrived with a beer cheddar sauce and honey mustard. I ate half of mine and enjoyed it thoroughly. I ended up ordering the shrimp and penne sans corn. It was pretty fantastic. The weird thing is that it comes with a side. My experience with ordering pasta anywhere is that it doesn't come with a side. I went with the cottage fries which was an abnormal side to go with a pasta. In my defense, at least it wasn't a mashed potato! Because I informed them of BF's birthday, they brought him out a free cake with a candle. It was a nice follow-up to his steak and belvidere martini. He appreciated it. I had a bite and it was delicious. It was dark and fairly loud. When we got out of there at 7:30, the place was packed with what looked like at least a 45 minute wait to be seated on a Thursday night. Try for a reservation. It has that old school steakhouse feel. I think I even saw martini flights on their menu! Please note that this isn't a cheap meal. Granted, if you are eating in Oak Brook, there really aren't a whole lot of cheap eats. This, however, was especially nice and not the norm for us.
(4)Teanna T.
I have to say Oakbrook probably has the better service out of the Wildfires I've been too. I was her Sunday night to celebrate with a girlfriend for her birthday had we had a great time. Food was delis, our waitress was very nice. The 2 complaints I have is the bathroom- not very clean so that was a turn-off for me. And the staff wasn't attentive enough as to cleaning plates off our tables. We had to catch their attention to do that and to he crumbs off the table.
(4)David S.
I've never had a bad meal at Wildfire and am a fan of the prime rib and the baby back ribs. Also, the onion bread they bring out is a wonderful touch and the chocolate peanut butter pie is a marvelous dessert.
(4)Jenny Hoots J.
This restaurant by far has great service and fantastic food... The macadamia nut Halibut (in season now) melted in my mouth and the asparagus was cooked to perfection ( not to soft and not to hard). The chopped salad is also a favorite, would definitely go back!
(5)Bobby W.
Great steak and prices were decent. Place was packed so we just ate in the bar but the service was still pretty decent considering how busy they were.
(4)Kevin F.
Really good food and great wait staff, hung out here for a little while waiting for my flight.
(4)Tracy E.
Wildfire is one of our favorites. Good food, good vibe and reasonable prices. Lamb chops are awesome!
(5)F. S.
Came here on a prime time around 6:30pm and its packed. Restaurant was full and so was the bar. People were still coming in but were scared away due to the long wait of 1hr or more. They gave me a buzzer but as it hit 45min wait; I noticed other groups of 2 and 4 went in before me. I asked if they missed me and the hoat said I should be seated in 15min.. 30 min pass and still no seats. I even got passed by two elderly couples. I didn't complain as I chose to let the elders get their seats before me. I ended up getting a table for 4. How ridiculous. If that was the case I should have been seated a long time ago. The food was good but it wasn't worth the wait. Nor being shafted for so long.
(2)Michele S.
We came here for dinner one night. I had to go to the bathroom, and had to cut through the bar to get there. There was a huge puddle of ice and liquid on the floor. I didn't see it, and slipped. I fell on my back and even hit my head on the floor. The busboy watched as I went down, turned around and went about his business. So after I hobbled back to my table, I asked to see a manager. They comped my meal, but never apologized. The next day, I got a call from their legal department. Again, no apology, and as soon as they figured out I wasn't the suing type, I never heard from them again. I guess next time I'll just have to be the suing type. Screw you Wildfire.
(1)Mohammed A.
Loooong waiting time i came here at 5 the seating time is 7:08 that's so annoying, also the staff at the seating talk to you in a way that wants to encourage you to just leave and forget about the whole place, so much business in my opinion the staff are unable to handle it, the loud chatting voices of all the people waiting and sitting is so loud it gave me a huge headache
(1)Amanda B.
Baby let me light your fire. Wildfire is good. The service is professional but friendly. I got the filet and mac and cheese and the sweet potato. My friends got a salad and the other steak option with the brussel sprouts. THe veggies were gross but the meat was perfecto.
(4)David A.
I went here for lunch today on a business meeting. I was generally pleased with food, the staff was good, and I liked our server, though, just when we were ready to order, he was missing for almost 15 minutes. And no, we did not ask him to "give us a minute" multiple times, in fact, we only asked him to give us a few minutes right after he introduced himself. The good news, my colleague got a coke or diet coke, and there appeared to be unlimited refills? Kudos, that was nice. Also the cornbread was nice and warm, and they brought more out if you asked. It wasn't the tastiest corn bread in the world, but it was warm and there was enough flavor that you didn't need any butter. We started with the fired calamari. Generally the calamari was good, though I think they over did it on the fried part. It would have been nice if they offered a grilled option. Also, our calamari was stuck together, which kinda stinks when it's two people on a professional lunch sharing eat. We each got the burgers, he got the daily stuffed special (bacon and some kind of cheese), while I got the High Plains Bison burger and a side of sauteed spinach. They even offered to add garlic to it. The spinach was good, though I think they used WAY too much butter. My friend's burger looked good as did the fries. My burger was a bit unimpressive. It tasted fine, not explicitly better or worse than ever before, it was cooked to Medium, as I like it. What was unimpressive? It was somewhat small and on a Ciabbata bun, I wish I had known that going into it. The onion marmalade was almost imperceptible, while the arugula...well, it was there in full effect. The other down side is that I went here at 11:30am on a Tuesday and it was HARD to find parking (I know, not their fault, but...), like really hard. I could see this place being four stars, but honestly I didn't have any of their steaks, the burger was just ok, we lost our server for 15 minutes. Honestly, I'm not complaining, I'm just saying it wasn't a downtown Chicago steak-restaurant experience!
(3)Ray T.
I think this is the second time I've eaten here. The prices are Oakbrook-priced (high) but the food is good. The service is good; the ambiance is good. It was a Thursday afternoon about 5:30 when we came in for dinner. We had a gift card to use and it would cover part of the meal. Anyway, we started with the Bison Meatball appetizer that comes in a tomato sauce. My wife thought it was very good; I only thought it was good, not great. We both ordered the 10 oz. prime rib and mushroom caps with garlic mashed potatoes for my wife and regular fries for myself. My wife's garlic mashed were a bit skimpy on the garlic. My fries were very good. The mushrooms were very good and the prime rib, cooked to perfection ... which means, cooked to order and not over done or under done. There was very little fat in the prime rib that needed to be left on the plate. A very, very good prime rib. My wife's Sam Adams Boston Lager tasted as it always does. The IPA that Wildfire has on the menu was really good. I liked it and that's all that really matters. Of course we will come back.
(4)Lindsay F.
Wildfire holds a very special place in my heart. Most of the celebrations between my husband and I are held here. From birthdays and anniversaries to valentine's day, we usually come to Wildfire. Their large gluten free menu makes me feel like I am not missing out or limited. Their gluten free bread is amazing. My favorite dishes are the goat cheese appetizer (served with the gluten free flatbread), the chopped salad, and the Mediterranean shrimp salad. The flourless chocolate cake is also to die for. In all the times that we have been to wildfire, we had poor service one night while celebrating our anniversary. I usually wouldn't say anything, but a manager happened to be walking around asking how the service was going and if we were enjoying our meal. I told her what happened that night and she took care of our entire meal. I wasn't expecting or trying to accomplish a free meal. The way she handled things though made me love this place even more. We have been back several times since then and have had nothing but great experiences.
(5)Jessica G.
Not sure what the big to-do is here. I think Wildfire is overpriced for the food they offer. It's fair, at best. The drinks are OK - I guess wine would be the way to go more than anything....Hubby and I ordered martinis - his not dirty, mine dirty. Mine was not dirty at all, and when I asked about it, they took it and brought it back and it tasted like they literally just poured some olive juice in there, and too much at that. It was already getting warm by that time. There is nothing super spectacular about the steaks. The service is mediocre. I had a horrible lunch experience at the wildfire in Schaumburg. I've given more than 1 chance and I just don't see this being a favorite. I tried, really!
(3)Karen S.
Thanks for the good poisoning! I've been to Wildfire severs times before and had great food and great service. After finally getting a baby sitter and enjoying a night out, I was in for a bad experience. Our waitress could hardly be bothered with us and really only came to check on us once - leaving my husband with a flat coke while we waited for dinner. I thought dinner was tasty, service mediocre. But I wish I had visited the bathroom before I even sat down - I would have run away. It was filthy disgusting- a great indication of what is going in behind the scenes or if the staff is properly sanitizing. That night I ended up with food poisoning. $100 dinner down the drain. My husband complained to the management - but they didn't really care. I won't be going back- evah.
(1)George C.
Happy to report that Wildfire Oak Brook has redeemed itself significantly! The hostess staff was cordial on our recent visit and not off putting as before. Our waiter, Israel, was outstanding and his supporting case likewise excellent. The dinner as great and the overall experience much better than on other visits.
(4)Jacob D.
Every time I come to Wildfire I hope that the place improved but it remains standard, mediocre, nothing special. Whatever you want to call it, you get the message. The steaks are good but not special. This is the type of place that you may stop by at after shopping at the mall but I wouldn't consider this an anniversary or special occasion spot. Competition has a better offering. Sorry, I tried to fall in love with this place but being the steak-a-holic that I am, it's just not working.
(3)Andy S.
Slipping? We've eaten here a half dozen times and always found the food and service to be amazing. Last night? Not so much. I mean the service was fine. They comped our drinks after it took 20+ minutes to get the order from the bar. Steaks? Two were overcooked but no one wanted to cause a scene. Mine was fine but that twice baked potato...ewww. Either they started adding horseradish to the recipe or the sour cream had gone bad because it had a nasty aftertaste. I've had it before and thought it was great. Companion loved the salmon. one of the porterhouses the NY strip was so tough it was a tremendous upper body workout for another person to cut! Appetizers were good--spinach artichoke and pretzel. Dessert was awesome--cookie and ice cream.
(3)Joey T.
I am a huge fan of this place, especially of their French Onion Soup and the Prime Rib. My wife and I always seem to find our way back here whenever we want our Prime Rib fix satisfied. More often than not, we come away happy and full. The staff and management is very helpful and accommodating, especially if we have an issue with our food or with the wait. My daughter has a liking to the free bread that they complimentary give to you, she can't get enough. My wife and I always share a bowl of French Onion soup and on occasion, some scallops, which were nicely seared and not over cooked. Ever since we discovered their Prime Rib, it has been our go to dish. I go for the queen cut and always find that I have leftovers for the next day. Their creamy horseradish sauce is a perfect compliment to the prefectly seasoned meat.
(4)Regina S.
Honestly, I have had better at cheaper restaurants. The aviance was nice, the wait staff very nice but the food was just so-so. I had the seafood platter. The crab cake was all mayonnaise, no taste of crab at all, the cedar planked salmon was cooked perfectly but the glaze wasn't that good and detracted from the salmon. The bacon on the wrapped scallops was chewy and there was no flavor. The coconut shrimp were good. The au graten potatoes were awful! It tasted of bleach which made me think they put a little in the water of the peeled potatoes to keep them from going bad. We also had the New York steak which again, was okay. There was a lot of hard, chewy, difficult to cut gristle and it was too salty so I know it was cured in salt instead of aged correctly. The red mashed potatoes were good but were so creamed it was like eating baby food. The price for this meal was 70.00. I don't mind paying if the meal was good. That, however, was way too much for a mediocre meal.
(3)Kristen E.
In my dream world, I would eat the filet medallions (Parmesan crusted) every night at Wildfire. I'd add one of the yummy sides and save room for the hot fudge sundae. Everything is so good and you really can't go wrong. Make reservations in advance because it's always busy. You can always hang out in the bar, grab a drink and order food from one of the high top tables. I have been here for rehearsal dinners, celebrating birthdays, large family dinners and on dates. I've never had a bad meal and the servers are friendly and accommodating. It's a fun, lively place!!!!
(5)Courtney C.
We were lucky enough to have one of the vendors that we work with in town offer to take us to lunch today. Since they're from Austin and not familiar with the culinary adventures of Oak Brook, they left it up to us. I instantly suggested Wildfire because, as I wrote in my previous review, this is a fantastic place. I was in a pasta mood, so of the 4 lunch pastas I asked the waiter for his recommendation. I was honestly leaning toward the spaghetti and bison meatballs, but he steered me toward the shrimp penne. As he named off the soup options, my interest was piqued as he mentioned the shrimp and lobster bisque. Definitely my favorite soup ever, so my meal was destined to go into the 'seafood overload' category. The bisque had corn, beans and nice chunks of seafood in it. Chunkier than I normally like my bisque but all of the flavors were coagulated and mixed together perfectly. Although shrimp and penne seems like such a simple dish -- you know it's simple if I can make it at home -- it was very good in a simple and uncomplicated way. The sauce was delicious, as was the corn and peppers that added to the overall texture of the food. My dining partners went with the lunch portion of prime rib, fish, coconut shrimp and a burger. You seriously can't go wrong with anything that you order. Everything really IS that good.
(5)Britta M.
We had a gift certificate to this restaurant given to us from a charity event and were definitely pleased with the meal here. We had no reservation at 9:00 on Saturday and got right in. They serve very fresh warm onion bread while you're sifting through the menu that we liked a lot. Given that it's a steak house we ordered steak and were excited to try the filet trio with crusts they offer like horseradish, blue cheese, parmesan, etc.. The blue cheese was both of our favorites for sure. Cooked exactly how we asked, well done for me and med. rare for him. Order the au gratin potatoes as your side! They were creamy and cheesy and delicious. The mashed potatoes were good too if you like a more classic meat and potatoes meal. The service was great...we were seated in a lofted booth in the bar section and our server was very attentive and gave my date and I a little privacy which was nice.
(5)Florina V.
I love Wildfire's mussels and the bacon wrapped scallops. Their drinks are really good as well, however, the service lately hasn't been all that great!! The food is great
(4)Tiffany H.
Loved this resteraunt!!! The food was fantastic and our waitress was very sweet and came to check on us very often!!! My husband and i got 3 small steaks that had different crusted toppings. It was delicious and worth the money. I have a big stomach and it definitely filled us both up. I will be here again in the near future!!! Worth the money!
(5)K L.
Went on Valentine's Day and absolutely loved this place! For it being such a busy evening, they did a great job at bringing out our food at a decent time. Skirt steak was delicious;perfectly marinated. The ribeye was delicious as well. Their mashed potatoes are very creamy and so good. We also shared a chocolate pie on an Oreo crust and that was very tasty. I'd definitely come back, and highly recommend this place.
(5)Misty S.
This location is part of Oakbrook Center Mall near upper level Neiman Marcus across from Cheesecake Factory. You can either park on the lower level near Reel Club and walk up the stairs or park at upper level Neiman Marcus and walk through the store to get to Wildfire. I came for dinner on a Tuesday night and the waiting list was over an hour long. Luckily, we were able to snag a first-come first-serve bar tables and forgo the wait. Wildfire is a chain restaurant that has consistent good quality food. The decor is modern and upscale. Some of their signature dishes include: Horseradish-Crusted Filet Mignon, Roasted Prime Rib of Beef, Barbecue Baby Back Ribs, Char Crusted Ribeye Steak, Wood-Roasted Mussels, Cedar Planked Pacific Salmon and Macadamia Nut Crusted Halibut. The Wildfire Chopped Salad - Comes with roasted chicken, avocado, tomatoes, blue cheese (pasteurized), bacon, scallions, corn, tortilla strips and tossed with citrus lime vinaigrette - Small for $13. Even though the description says small, it's a huge salad that can easily be shared with 4 people. Prime Rib French Dip Sandwich - $14 served with fries, cole slaw and pickle. The bread is very soft and delicious dipped in the au jus. As for dessert, they don't have a menu, but instead the waitress will come over with a tray full of dessert replicas for you to see and make a decision. Special Deals: Half Price Starter Menu Available in Martini Lounge Weeknights from 3:00pm - 5:00pm & 9:00pm - Close. 50% Wines on Mondays.
(4)Lisa P.
Wildfire is always a great choice when visiting the Oakbrook area. I love going here with my husband for a nice, romantic lunch or dinner. The service is always outstanding and they are very attentive to dietary needs. We are gluten-free, and they go out of their way to make us feel comfortable. For instance, when bringing us our meals, they confirm that the meal we are receiving is in fact gluten-free. I dislike places that I have to double check to make sure that what I got is in fact gluten-free. The location (at the mall) is convenient but at the same time extremely busy during peak hours. Sometimes, there is a wait time over an hour and a half, so I highly recommend a reservation.
(5)Tammi W.
Delicious steaks and the service is great. I have dined here several times.
(4)Lisa Maci Edfors B.
Came here for lunch for my 17 yr old bday lun ch. Brought my 2 other girls 15 and barely 2. Which was a challenge and on a Monday lunch with all business attire and business people we just walked in and felt out of place but the staff made us feel awesome amd took very good care of my 3 daughters needs and mine. JOSÉ WAS OUR SERVER AND HE WENT OUT OF HIS WAY TO HELP US AND MAKE US FEEL SPECIAL... My 3 kids and I had a delicious lunch and more. Want to go back and wish I could afford to go every week
(5)Michael Z.
Keeping this short: Great food, great service, great decor (I really love the 1940s theme they have going on there!), and a great place overall. It's another place that we've been going to for years.
(5)Jim L.
Food was great service was great reservations made easy on yelp waited maybe 10 min for our table. Will be back for sure great place to eat!!!
(5)JoLynn W.
I recently attended Wildfire for a business meeting, and I was really impressed by the service. We had one primary waiter and two or three other staff members that stopped by the table throughout the course of the meal. They did little things as they walked by like grabbing straw wrappers and empty glasses. They always anticipated your drink refills do you didn't have to wait for like five minutes to flag someone down and ask for another drink. This is the difference between good and great restaurant service! The food was delicious. I had the goat cheese appetizer, the spinach and artichoke dip and the Waldorf salad. Everything was very well made and the portions are huge so we had plenty of leftovers. I don't frequent Oak Brook, but I'm sure I'll be back again!
(4)Michelle M.
I'm usually wary of holiday meals at restaurants so I was a bit skeptical about having Thanksgiving at Wildfire. Thankfully, I worried needlessly as everything was delicious! We started with cornbread, deviled eggs and veggies with dip. The cornbread was delicious! After that we had to pick two salads- a Waldorf ("wildorf") and a chopped salad. I am not a salad eater and neither is my husband but the choppe salad was delicious with lots of chicken, blue cheese, bacon, corn, avocado and tortilla strips on top of romaine lettuce. For our main course we picked turkey with mushroom gravy and stuffing and beef tenderloin in a delicious sauce and sides of really yummy, creamy potatoes and sweet potato casserole. The beef was super tender and flavorful and we ended up with seconds of the potatoes. Finally, dessert: there was lots to choose from but we picked key lime pie and chocolate cake. Our waitress accidentally brought pumpkin pie at first so we got that, too! The dessert portions were pretty small but we were so full that we ended up with leftovers. I do think the meal was a little expensive- a round of drinks and a meal for three people + tip ended up being about $200. But hey, it's a holiday and the service and food was good and I'm glad we went! Yum!
(4)Bruno D.
This was the first time I ate here. Meal was excellent and quality of food was exceptional. I had the bison meatballs with the encrusted halibut. Everything was top notch. From a food stand point this is one of my new favorites in Oakbrook
(5)Anu N.
Love this place. Only been to the one in Oak Brook. Great gluten free options, always tasty.
(5)Simon B.
Really great food. We went for Christmas Eve with a 1 year old and were seated instantly, had a reservation. Service was a little slow but it was packed and a holiday and you could see the way employees were hustling around. The drinks were great while we were waiting for our food order and my wife loved the bread. I had the prime rib, probably the best I've ever had. It was cooked a perfect medium with the right amount of au jus and a side of horseradish. My wife ordered a seafood combo with cedar plank salmon, coconut shrimp, bacon wrapped scallops and a delicious crab cake. Deserts looked awesome but after all that food we were stuffed.
(5)Scott D.
My wife and I went to Wildfire this evening. We were so happy we decided to go. The food was excellent and the service solid. The prices were less than I expected and the food was better than expected. I highly recommend Monday nights for half price wine.
(4)Sean R.
We had dinner at the Wildfire Steakhouse (Chops and Seafood) in Oak Brook, IL earlier tonight. The restaurant is located among several other restaurants and is built above the Reel Restaurant in Oak Brook, IL. It is directly across the street from Gibsons Steakhouse. Valet parking is available however there is plenty of parking spaces around the restaurant for self-parking. We had an 8PM reservation on a Wednesday evening and the restaurant was literally packed. We were seated at our table right on time. We were greeted by our waiter at the table and initially he sort of rushed through the daily specials and appetizer/wine listings. I think he had too many tables to tend to along they were all taken. We immediately ordered a bottle of Decoy Pinot Noir and it was brought to the table right away. So, regardless of how full the restaurant was, our wine and dinner arrived quickly and the waiter was checking in with us regularly. I was concerned about this however it quickly became trivial due to good and quick service. I ordered a Crusted Bone-in Rib Eye steak along with Creamed Spinach. The Rib Eye was cooked to perfection, lightly spiced and soft to cut and eat. Very delicious. The spice level was subtle however it made all the difference in the taste along with crust which was crisp just right. For Dessert I had the Chocolate Chip with Ice Cream. It was heavy and therefore I shared it however it was delicious as well. The noise level in the restaurant can get high at times however the food and service is so good that one just learns to live with the atmosphere. The atmosphere, I want to add, is trendy and easy on the eyes. I will visit this restaurant in the future.
(4)Glenn C.
Been a long time since I've been to this LEYE restaurant. Packed, sat at a high top, split the club combo. Filet and scallops were great!
(4)Cerene P.
Awesome! I took a friend here to celebrate his birthday. I made the reservation early in the day without any problems. We arrived a little early and they sat us right away. The service, food and atmosphere was very good. I had the bbq chicken and half slab of ribs with potato augratin, he had the filet and ny strip with a twice baked potato I think. Everything was very delicious! For dessert we had the 3 layered chocolate cake, it had put us over the edge, it was perfect and we were stuffed.
(4)Tamara M.
I really enjoyed this restaurant. I had the Cedar Plank Salmon with a honey soy glaze and broccoli. This was a mouth watering dish! But I am a huge fan of salmon so it worked for me. I think if I could lick the plate I would!!!! Now the only reason I am giving this place 3 stars instead of the 4 that it deserves it because of the snotty stuck up customers that I was seated next too. I felt a hence of racism as if my money was not as good as theirs or that I didn't deserve to be there and that's ok because I proved them wrong and held my head high ( No worries I can act like a rich snob then they could ever possibly imagine). I try not to let thing like that get to me, but it does make a impact on my meal and how I view the restaurant as a whole when I am there. You may not care for this review but it my opinion and how I perceived my time there. But overall I would go again. I still enjoyed myself
(3)Jill B.
Hello, We are big fans of Wildfire, have enjoyed various locations over the years, but the Oak Brook, IL is where we go locally. (a bit of a drive, but normally worth it) We went there with friends this past Saturday, Feb. 22; 4:15 reservations for a leisurely late afternoon/early dinner. We found a spot in the bar and decided to dine there, giving up our dining room table. Big mistake! -The table was not cleared or cleaned. Our server (do not know the name, receipt only states #801) eventually approached the table, said hello, would bring back some bread. Table not yet cleared. And how about taking our drink order?? -Another 5-7 minutes pass, the server brings bread and plates, but table still not cleared or cleaned, but then bus service finally cleans it. -About another 10 minutes go by. Either no sign of our server or he's servicing other tables. (appears he had 4 tables in the bar and one or two tables in the dining room) -Another 10 minutes, we then tell another server what's going on, he apologizes, gladly takes our drink order. But, it's now over 30 minutes and all we have is bread and water. -It takes at least another 10 minutes to get our drinks. When our server brings them, we tell him we brought a bottle of wine and want it opened now as my husband did not have a drink so he was ready for wine. We also put in an order of Caesar Salad. He then literally disappears again for quite some time, at other tables, etc. -We are served the Caesar Salad and our server re-appears. Both our friends submit another drink order. We re-mind him of opening the wine, he says, "it's a rule in Oak Brook to only have 1 cocktail or glass of wine at the table" What?? And that's beside the point as I repeat, my husband did not have a drink, he was waiting for wine. Before we know it, the wine is opened and we all have wine glasses...what happened to the so called "rule?" -Had to remind our server two additional times to get our friends their other drinks. (one of them was basically done with his dinner when it finally appeared) It would take me additional time to continue with the unfortunate dining experience we had at the Oak Brook location. I will say we arrived at 4:20pm, didn't' leave until after 7:00pm. We understand the bar and restaurant were busy, but that is very typical of this location and clientele. It had nothing to do with enjoying a leisurely dinner. It had everything to do with very bad service that day. And to make it worse: -The fact that no manager came over to apologize. Our server said the information was "passed along" to the manager and that the dessert we ordered to go was on the house. -We used Wildfire gift cards-sorry to say we feel like it was a total waste! We hope our next dining experience at Wildfire is much improved and we are treated to the excellent service we are used to receiving. Thank you.
(1)Cris S.
The food I had was great but my girlfriend ordered a parmesan crusted strip steak and asked for the steak "well done" twice they brought it back pink inside....ummmmm following or relaying directions must not be a prerequisite...and our server was terrible...so enjoy!!!
(3)Anne B.
I'm a fan! It would be wise to make reservations if you choose to dine at Wildfire, especially on the weekend, because this place gets packed very quickly. The service is great, the food is great, and the ambiance is okay. Sometimes I think they get too crowded but it is what it is. I wouldn't say it's somewhere you could enjoy an intimate conversation with anyone but if you're hungry and in the area, this is the place to be.
(4)Christina F.
I've been here before but we wanted to go for a date night. We are trying to get out more before the baby comes. Food was good. Service was less than desirable. Reservations were for 5:45 and when I asked for a status at 6, I was told they were still seating people from the 5:30 group. After 10 more minutes, we got seated in the back room and given a free spinach artichoke fondue app for the delay. Nice gesture. They squeezed so many people in this back room that I was forced to listen to the loud table next to us scream across the table to talk to one another and say their prayers. Another table next to us was of three women who just gossiped the whole time. It's easy to say the ambience sucked. So here's some good stuff: husband ordered a Moscow Mule and he loved it. Baked goat cheese was yummy. Husband loved his beef wellington and I enjoyed the dessert. Our server was nice, but she was messing up left and right. All her tables were complaining about her slow service and she forgot stuff all the time. Our 2nd drink never came and the time for her to get us stuff was brutal. Maybe next time we will try another Lettuce Entertain You joint.
(3)mark s.
Went to wildfire in Oakbrook Sunday night with co workers. In the past the experience was good. This time the experience took a turn for the polar opposite; it was awful . We ordered soup and received it nearly an hour later .. Service was horrible, many orders were wrong and really for the price the food was barely acceptable .. I will not return and would like to be fair and balance and say ur experience may vary : but there are much better places to spend my money at. I will not return.....Ever!!!!
(1)Rebecca C.
I can't believe this is my first time writing this, as we have been here numerous times at this location, and the Illinois locations. When I think steak, I think here. I have never strayed from the steak as I think it is rare to find a place that can cook a great steak and baked potato. We come here for special occasions often as all of the food looks like great quality. We have been to restaurants who charge double and triple the price that they charge and hands down, Wildfire does it better than anywhere that we have ever been. The ambience is always great and even if you are not going for the steaks, you can't go wrong with anything else on the menu.
(5)Beth H.
Wildfire has never disappointed me! The food is delicious and the staff is friendly and helpful. They do everything they can to make sure everyone leaves as a happy customer. A few months back, it took a while to get our food and we had close to a 2 hour meal on a Wednesday night. Without even mentioning anything to the waitress about the timing or complaining about anything, she had half of our bill comped! It was such a nice surprise to see that a restaurant actually cares about the customers and wants to provide a nice experience.
(5)Cynthia A.
The last couple times I came to wildfire, I have to admit it felt disappointing. This last time was specifically annoying because of a couple things. My date's new York strip was definitely small in comparison to what they used to serve but the price is the same. I can't complain about the taste of the food though. That is always pretty consistently good here. The waiter was however, drab, and the thing that irritated me the most was that I selected an alcoholic beverage that was on the menu and they did not have it. That happened the previous time I was there so they obviously just don't serve it anymore (UPDATE THE MENU THEN!). He offered a few other things which I wasn't thrilled about choosing but decided oh well, I'll select the beer he suggested. He then came back and told me they didn't have that either. I want to say I'll return but with so many other great choices in Oakbrook, it's doubtful.
(2)Dana L.
Staff is friendly, food's pretty good. The bun was slightly hard on my burger, but everything else was great.
(4)Jasmine A.
They have amazing.......EVERYTHING!!! This.is a place I would go.to to.just go out. They have the best desserts burgers and straks. You should definetly try it
(5)Brian K.
Awesome Food and Service! It's not little kid friendly but sometimes Adults need a place to escape to. My wife and I went for our Anniversary and they went above and beyond. They took our picture to take home gave a champagne toast and dessert. Our table was covered with roses I mean awesome, thank you for great service and Great food. Only four stars because it was a tad expensive for the small portions but you are paying for the food, the service, and the feel. Well worth it!
(4)Colleen L.
Terrible service! Had a business dinner and service at Friday's was better. 30 minutes to take our order and NEVER offered to get our drinks.
(2)Wendy W.
Key here is to make reservations..... We made them for 7 p.m. on Sunday and walked in to a full lobby. After giving our name we were shown right to our "reserved " booth. Technically we were seated in the Bar area, which normally I would object to.... but it actually was a nice spot to sit, against the windows. Comfortable seating with plenty of room for the 2 of us. We saw 4 at similar booths and frankly we thought that might be cramped with leg space under the tables. So if you are a table of 4 make sure to ask for a table. I ordered the house salad, Filet medallion trio with rice and mushrooms.... Excellent. My husband ordered the french onion soup and bone in char crusted rib eye which he also enjoyed. Both were cooked to our specifications precisely. We followed up dinner with the dessert sampler of key lime pie, snicker ice cream cake and peanut butter pie. Perfect for 2. Our waiter.... Never gave his name?... But did a good job....drinks were filled, came back to ask us if we needed anything etc. We have had better... we have had much worse. The one thing we actually have issue with in this place is the volume. Always, no matter when we visit the noise in here is loud. If we were with a larger group we would probably have a bigger issue with it. Wildfire is a definite choice when you are looking for a great steak dinner. For us the total was just over $100. Had we ordered alcohol I'm sure that would be much higher, but was perfect for a night out.
(4)Joe B.
What used to be one of my favorite restaurants is now terrible. I have had 3 bad experiences in a row here. Poor food, bad service and a staff that is rude. Tonight we had a party of 12. I was told to use the pre order menu for faster service. Not only was the service slow, the food absolutely sucked . In fact the filet tasted like tough sirloin. The waitress was the worst. The time before that I went on Thursday to have the duck, which was one of my favorite dishes. Again, really bad. Something is going on here. I don't know if it's a new manager or what but this place has hit the skids. There are a lot of choices in oak brook. Stay away from Wildfire.
(1)Kathleen M.
I don't always eat steak but when I do, I eat it at Wildfire. And I have, many times for both family and friend special occasions. And I may again, my faith has been shaken and now somewhat restored. We had food spilled on us and an apology plus an offer to pay for the dry cleaning was all we got. I complained about it here on Yelp (2nd of my three reviews) and the very charming part owner contacted me immediately via a Yelp message. Remediation was off to a great start. The manager who was supposed to deal with this was very gracious on the phone and after apologizing said he would make up the cost of the meal to us and the dry cleaning. I sent in my dry cleaning receipts and waited. And waited. I followed up with two more emails and my husband called. I then followed up to the original Yelp message and then part owner had the manager contact me again and about ten days later I got Wildfire certificates for half the meal and a letter in the mail. No refund of the cleaning costs. By this time I was pretty annoyed. I again contacted the part owner via Yelp message, sent emails, snail mail and contemplated hiring an airplane to write my message in the sky. Bob called me and apologized profusely and really seemed to understand that while I understood that accidents happen and that the manager on NYE was new. However, dropping the ball so many times after that is what had me frustrated. He promised to make things right and he did. I got more certificates in the mail today, days after we spoke which now totaled more than we paid and I got a check for our dry cleaning costs. At last, 35 days later, problem solved. And they did listen to me. I still like the food here, I liked it when I worked at a rater for LEYE and rated this restaurant the week they opened. And I am glad they made things right with me. I just wish I hadn't had to be so much of my own advocate and keep pursuing this. I just think that when a couple of customers get gravy and mushrooms flung on them, you make things right immediately. Or can you just shower me with Champagne next time? Wildfire, it was a wild night and I was definitely fired up at one point. I just hope one day to be a big fan again. Right now, I am willing to acknowledge all of Bob's efforts and meet Wildfire with a three star rating, halfway between where I was a month ago and where I was for years before that. I'll be back, heck I have all those great certificates, and maybe we can become better friends again.
(3)Cindi C.
This was the second time we have eaten at Wildfire. It's our favorite restaurant at Oak Brook Center, but we only go when we have reservations. Love their large selection of martini's and their food is dependably delicious, prepared perfectly. Service seemed a little harried both times, not sure if they need to hire some support for waiters. Still, everyone is courteous and food is delivered hot and quickly.
(5)Clifford S.
It took a month but my wife and I feel that Wildfire finally did right by us. It took phone calls, emails and Yelp messaging but Bob came through with the dry cleaning costs and coupons for a return visit to Wildfire. I still like their food, quite a bit. Their prime rib is my favorite. I just hope that if anything goes wrong in the future it won't take quite so much effort on our part for them to make things right. Food and service were very good, now customer service needs to be more consistent. We will be back to see it it is.
(3)Luis S.
Awesomeness! Had an open table reservation, we were few minutes late, but they sat us within 3 minutes or so. Server took a while to greet us, but it was friday night. Loved the bread they bring out. Server did a long shpeel bit unnecessary, but nevertheless good service. Starting with french onion soup. Fantastic! Great onions and soup, very filling and rich. Afterwords, my wife and I had different entrees. I had filet sandwich, bursting with flavor and will definitely order it again. My wife did the 3 flavored trio filet. Came with a side, she did mashed potatoes. She said, filet was average, but made it bit better. For our birthday they gave us a flourless birthday cake, it was sweet, but unique and we both thought it tasted interesting but well. All in all, will certainly visit wildfire again. Atmosphere is great, prices are typical of oakbrook restaurants. Great place to take someone on a date. Parking can be bit tricky, but there's valet or you can park but might have to walk further.
(4)Jeff K.
Excellent skirt steak. Had a drink called the Moscow Mule (vodka, ginger beer and lime juice). Highly recommended.
(4)Twiggy R.
Every time I go to Wildfire, I want to try something new. But I can't seem to change from the salad that my mouth waters for - the "Wildfire Chopped Salad". Chicken, avocados, tomatoes, corn, blue cheese, tortilla strips with a citrus lime vinaigrette. It's heaven and the serving size is huge!
(4)Joshua N.
They have an extensive gluten-free menu, which is really nice for my wife. Very friendly staff. Always a fun concept. But I'm starting to think this chain has lost it's way. Their famous spit roasted chicken just isn't as juicy as it used to be. The salads seem tired. And many of the menu items are just too expensive. I hope that in time Wildfire will innovate. I think there's a lot they can improve without giving up their supper club concept.
(3)Eddie F.
I get to enjoy the Wildfire very much after work. I like the menu very much good atmosphere too... If you are shopping in Oak Brook Center try to stop by the a drink or appetizer and let me know how did you like it? Enjoy the wine too.
(4)Dave Y.
We went here recently for a office party, 10 of us. We were seated in a very cramped room in back which meant at least 4 of us had to do some maneuvering to get in or out if the need arose. We have been to others before, however ran into problems right from the get go. We had come here expecting to get the prime rib, at least 6 of us. When we went to order were told they might have some medium well left but most would have to get well done. I didn't even realize any restaurants served this cut of meat medium well much less well. OK, 3 star review. We then ordered. I a porterhouse, medium rare. Our orders took forever, and when we finally got them, mine was well done however after the wait I decided to grim and bear it however 3 others had their meats wrong as well and one of them asked for the prime rib medium well and it came rare (Red, cool center). I probably would have traded however when she mentioned it to the waitress after trying to find her for ten minutes, she got a very condescending response and I decided to let her handle it. I has also ordered broccoli which came cold and almost raw. The only recourse we really had was this review. Since we were in a group of 8 or more, the automatically add a 18% gratuity, We may return to Wildfire, it just will not be this one.
(2)Linh L.
I don't think this place is AH MAZE ZING, but it's good. The seating is a little awkward. We sat at the half oval round booths which probably made the tables in front of us uncomfortable since I was able to observe everything they ate. I enjoyed their butternut squash and the macadamia encrusted halibut.
(3)Marna G.
Love love love this restaurant! The food was great the service was great and the atmosphere was lovely. :) The menu is varied their is something for everyone! Is it spendy? Sure bit it's worth the cash. Great place for a working lunch or dinner!
(5)L. Danovia ..
If you love a great salad go here. I am in LOVE with the famous Wildfire Salad. Sometime I order a pan for pot lucks at work. I also love this place for the supper club menu when dinning with groups of 6 or more. You can't go wrong and everyone leaves with a full belly. Ribs are also to die for. Visit them soon!
(5)Simone C.
Love Wildfire! It's a trek to get here but well worth it. I like to go on Saturday nights when the Wellington is on special. The filet is moist and tender, and the pastry is flaky. Mashed potatoes are awesome, too! I ordered desert, the apple pie as well. It was good, but it was only one scoop of ice cream and they literally give you a quarter piece of pie. So I only had a few spoonfuls since I need ice cream with my pie. The boyfriend liked it as well, he only wishes portions were bigger since he's a big guy. Also, make a reservation, this place is crowded!
(5)Mario K.
Very good fast service. There was a misunderstanding with my order and the manager came out to apologize and give me a complimentary side. Appreciate it a lot. The food always amazes me!!!!
(5)Tracy F.
This restaurant has steaks that are as good as Gibsons, but the atmosphere is less snooty and stodgy. I really enjoy their filet mignon trio. I'd come here over the old-school steak houses any day.
(4)Angela P.
On a Saturday night, the only reservation left was at 9:45 p.m. Starved, we headed out to Oak Brook early hoping to possibly get a table early or head over to Reel Club instead. We arrived around 9:00 p.m. and was told there would be a 30 minute wait, but seating in the bar is first come, first serve. We found a table in the crowded bar immediately. In general, be prepared for a lengthy wait on Friday and Saturday nights. The bar is crowded, and they utilize every inch possible. Both waiters and patrons kept bumping into the back of my chair. This was really annoying, but isn't worth taking a star away for. It was a busy night, after all, and it's not like they did it on purpose. Speaking of the bar, the Wildfire American Wheat beer is really good and much better than you'd expect for their most inexpensive beer on tap. I ordered a gin and tonic. Yes, it's a pretty simple drink, but the one I had was perfectly balanced and I still had a good cocktail as my ice melted. This is a great spot for Happy Hour if you want a drink and some appetizers. I'm a fan of complimentary anything, and at Wildfire there is complimentary bread which is delicious and the waiters will keep it coming! We started with the calamari, which was served with ranch and cocktail sauce. For such a classy place, I'd have expected better sauces. The calamari, overall, was just OK. We also split a side caesar salad. Side salads are pretty lackluster, in my opinion, but this was a really good caesar salad. The parmesan was shaved in nice, big shavings that I could pick off of my husband's salad. I wouldn't have minded a cocktail and a plate of parmesan. My tastes lean toward chicken or sandwiches, I'm not usually chasing after red meat and even though I have quite an appetite, it's difficult for me to finish a steak. This was not the case at Wildfire. We both tried the filet medallion trio. I had the double baked potato, blue cheese, and parmesan crusts. The parmesan was my favorite, I should've had all 3 with the parmesan topping! The potato and blue cheese were also very good, I don't think you can go wrong with any of the flavors. The steak itself was so tender, cooked exactly how I ordered (medium well) and I devoured all three without any hesitation. The fries that came with my steak were awful. They were fresh cut, but had no seasoning and were a little cold. I added salt myself, and I never add salt to anything. Also, I always finish my fries but this time the plate was still more than half full when I finished my meal. I should've had the wild rice or potatoes au gratin. The dessert - oh my - a chocolate chip pecan skillet cookie topped with vanilla ice cream, whipped cream, and chocolate shavings. This was delicious. It was a rich, decadent dessert, and though I preferred to finish with something lighter, it was really good and we finished every bite. Our meal (beer, cocktail, appetizer, side salad, 2 entrees and 1 dessert) came to $110. Considering we ordered filets and stuffed ourselves, we got a really good meal. The service was solid, our waiter checked up on us and made sure our glasses were filled. I love Wildfire, but please, don't come in wearing your VS Pink sweatpants. This is a classy establishment and is not Olive Garden. You can wear jeans, but class it up a little. I like the old supper club feeling of Wildfire. It's a little dark in here, so if you are like my dad, bring your reading glasses for the menu.
(5)Kathleen C.
I will always have a soft spot for Wildfire... I've been going to this restaurant (in it's various locations) for at least 14 years. Embarrassingly, I've often ordered the same entree (grilled chicken club - thanks for always staying on the menu!)... Though I've tried the steaks, fish, almost all of the appetizers and many desserts. One word I'd use to describe the food is...Solid... I've always been happy here. The food is good, service is standard and the atmosphere is usually bustling. You can't really go wrong here..is it the best steak in the city - no, but it still is delicious. I've never seen anyone leave unhappy and usually the wine has flown freely and calories are down the drain... Food - 4 Service - 4 Atmosphere - 5 Bathrooms - 3 (today was the first day I had to wait in line!!!) Value - 4
(4)Ramone B.
My boyfriend and I love to watch Hell's Kitchen, and one dish that we've heard talked about on that show is beef Wellington. I've never had it, neither had he, and this dish is a Wildfire special on Saturdays. This year my boyfriends birthday fell on a Saturday so it made perfect sense for me to take him for his birthday! I'm glad that I had placed a reservation through yelp because Wildfire was rocking that night. The wait was about 3 hours for a seat! I was excited about this because that meant the food would be amazing. I ordered a berry cherry mojito that I thought was pretty damn good! The boy ordered this strawberry drink that tasted like one of those tree air fresheners. It was NOT good. I tried a couple of the other drinks and I really liked this drink called the Stormy night. Anyway lets get down to business with the food!! I ordered a ribeye with a Parmesan crust. You only get one side with your order?? For this I need Wildfire to #DoBetter. I understand that this is a steak house, and I know that it isn't going to be cheap, but I expect some value for my money. This place is totally OVERPRICED. My steak was good, but after a few bites the crust was a little too rich. I tried some of my boyfriends beef Wellington. It was pretty good. Very small, but good nonetheless. We had to send the Wellington back because it was cold. Our waitress brought us two little pieces of bread with a cup of butter. For 6 people??? I know times are hard, but come on. Our bill was 400 bucks. I don't mind paying the price for food, but I like to see some value in what I order, and wildfire just missed the mark. A ribeye steak with French fries ONLY shouldn't cost 40 dollars. I am not cheap by no means. I spend a lot of money dining out, and I have to say I really was not impressed. Until next time!!!!
(3)Evie S.
St patricks day weekend and wanted a good steak. Usually go to gibsons but decided to switch it up a bit. Told the wait for 2 was 5-10 mins! Great.... not!!! Waited about 30mins before getting seated, I don't mind the wait just tell people it will be 30 mins not 5-10mins. The hostess up front were totally clueless, rude and seemed like they hated being there. Not a great impression when you first walk in. Finally seated and we got served over salted bread puffs! My blood pressure literally went up from the puffs! Our waiter was not that attentive and lively. Out filet mignon was mediocre. Had better at other chain steak houses. Lobster mac and cheese is always good. Sweet potato was very good. For that price i think i could have received better quality and service. The only reason im rating it 3 stars was due to the mac and cheese and sweet potato. Steak didn't care for much. Defiantly Will not choose Wildfire as my first choice.
(3)Kevin S.
made reservations. Good service, all steaks over cooked. Manager comped one but so disappointed. Very good waiter.
(2)E L.
Great food and service at my first-ever visit last month. Prices are higher than fast food or a larger chain dining establishment. Parking was remarkably crowded and I walked far to fro my car on a cold winter day which was terrible. They have valet parking, however. Menu is smaller but it seems that is because it is truly freshly made food. Went on a Sunday and was seated quick as a party of 2.
(4)Joe M.
This IS as good as it gets. Get the trio Medallion steak. AWESOME. First of all, its bust, that means its good. sometimes you wait sometimes you don't IF you have a reservation. I don't mind waiting, I just pull up to the bar and have a drink, and relax. This place knows how to do it right.
(5)Matt M.
Great place, food is great as would be expected from the prices! Every time I've been there the service has been good, not great but good and nothing to complain about. Also great for drinks and they serve lavazza espresso which tasted pretty well prepared. Overall a nice dining experience.
(4)Joe V.
So I'm writing this review because of the many times I've been told to check out Wildfire. So I made reservations two weeks in advance and when I got there had to wait 20 mins for a table in a freezing cold waiting area. Next we ordered drinks which came swiftly and were as expected. Then we decided to try the broccoli cheddar soup and bison meatballs. Both apps were delicious but a tad bit small for my liking and took almost 25 mins to get. So the manager brought them out himself and gave them to us on the house which was very nice of them. Next we ordered New York strip and shrimp for both entrees with broccoli and mash potatoes. Both of these entrees were seared and cooked well. Next we ordered desserts (mixture platter of 3 different item) which looked delicious but the brownie was rock hard, but other two items were good. The service was great and definitely top notch. Overall good food cooked to request, but a bit pricey!
(3)Spiro G.
Disappointed with my meal. My Porterhouse seemed more rare than medium well. The potato was cooked too long. The cookie ice cream was excellent.
(3)Meredith K.
This Wildfire is like the other Wildfires. Good food and somewhat slow service. I was here on Saturday at 3 for Linner (lunch/dinner) before a show. The guy came over to give us water. Then came back for drinks. Then after the drinks came he was going to go away again. All four of us said STOP! We know what we want and we have a show at 5. He kind of didn't get it. So we ordered and everyone's food was great. We were so full. I love the bread here and the mashed potatoes are excellent. At 4:20 we ordered a dessert to share, extra chocolate sauce, 4 coffees and the check. The we waited for what seems like a really long time. Everyone went to the bathroom individually before it arrived. Good thing it was dessert. We inhaled it :-) But I would have thought the coffee would have arrived right away. He forgot the extra chocolate and the check. However we got out of there in time to make it for the show.
(4)Sara P.
I won't be back. Ok so this is supposed to be a nicer restaurant, right? I felt cramped. Lots of tables which ended up with lots of people. The waiter we had crossed the line from leaving us be to chat to we are feeling forgotten about. We didn't order steak or chops and maybe that was wrong but the salads, appetizers, and soups were just ok. Dressing was requested on side and came on salad. My last complaint is that while offered dessert and coffees, we weren't given time to decide was then and there. And once we had stopped eating and he asked if we were done he proceeded to leave the dessert in front of us. Maybe they have a rule about who can bus tables. Our bus person was awesome. Always asked unobtrusively and was quick about taking if he noticed signal you were done.
(2)Sonya D.
This was my second time at Wildfire and the level of service is worse than the first time. The first time we waited thirty minutes for the steaks and finally we were ready to dig in just to find out it was incredibly undercooked. They took it back, cooked the same steak longer so the second time they brought it, it was dry. I've heard the steak is supposed to be good so we decided to try it again, and this time we didn't stick around for food as the service by our waiter and their manager was horrible. I'm sorry to say they have the same level of service as the fast food restaurants down the street. Not worth a third try
(1)Jan M.
All I can say is that it's not worth the money. Tasteless food and very outdated. We will never come back. I still have some leftovers in my fridge, usually I can't wait to finish the food the next day but not from this restaurant. Sorry...
(1)Joulie S.
I've been here twice already and I'm going back there again tomorrow for the Happy hour thing. I like the atmosphere and the location (which you can enter from the parking lot or the Mall. They have great selection of food with daily specials. I have to say, the food is very delicious, the service I had was outstanding. My work was picked to be 'Company of the Month' to get their 20% discount for the month of September, which I think is a great way to show their customers how friendly they are. That is another way to bring new faces in and market themselves. I haven't been to their happy hour specials yet, which I will be trying tomorrow! I will probably update my review this weekend. Thanks again for your wonderful service Wildfire!!
(4)Tricia D.
Hello Restaurant Week meal #2. My, what an eagle-eyed waitstaff Wildfire has. Your empty plates will not sit in front of you for long. It's almost too quick, like they're constantly flocking to your table to clear something, and it may or may not have given me a little anxiety. Course #1 = house salad. Good. Course #2 = 10oz prime rib. Delicious! I haven't had prime rib in a long while, and that horseradish sauce was perfection. The wild rice was nice and grainy and had corn and some other fun veggies mixed in there. Course #3 = key lime pie. Yummers! Expect it to be tart - it's key lime! Wildfire is a fine establishment.
(4)Michelle B.
Food was good, service was great, but just a little too expensive. Value for your money isn't good
(3)Kendra W.
Came here for a co-worker's farewell dinner and had a pretty bad experience -- if it weren't for the great food this would get a 1 star. Seating is very strange. There's a big room of table that requires you to walk through the bathroom corridor. My seat at the round table positioned me perfectly for the corner of a windowsill to stab my back...woot. Waitress was god-awful. Perhaps it was late in her shift but she could not remember anything. Brought us wine but no glasses or botttle opener - it took 15 minutes and 3 reminders to get it us the glasses. With the winos at the table, the tease was sure hard to bear! She also forgot my utensils. Food took ages to come out... list goes on. HOWEVER -- the food was pretty awesome. See all my pics. Some things we ordered: --Spinach Artichoke Fondue ($9.95) - good but nothing special. --Crab stuffed mushroom (~$10) -- off the special's menu. Served over light tomato sauce. Sooo good. --Parmasean Crusted Cod (~$25) -- my entree, also off the special's menu. Cod is super buttery. The crust is perfection. They should make this a regular. --Prime Rib ($31.95 for King Cut. 22oz) -- omg, what a monster. Best looking prime rib ever. Tasted great too. Not sure if i'd be back given the service -- maybe order to go next time :)!!
(3)Jordan U.
When my wife and first started going to Wildfire a number of years ago I wasn't sure that it really stood up to the big name Chicago steakhouses but the more I go the more I enjoy it. We did dinner this last week Thursday with another couple and the four of us were seated right away (note, forget it on Friday night, Saturday or even Sunday it gets incredibly crowded). We started with a bottle of Pinot Noir which went down relatively smooth along with one of their special salads which my wife and split. Salad was incredible...sort of a Waldorfish type thing with a stellar dressing. Our friends had the beet salad which they also thought was great. For dinner I went with the smaller version of the New York strip which was cooked perfectly and incredibly juicy. For me, its the steak I measure all other steakhouses by...if they can't do the New York strip well they shouldn't be serving steaks! Wildfire does it perfectly. Both girls had the special fish which was a crusted halibut though I can't recall what it was crusted in. I did sample it and it too was wonderful. Had the grilled vegetables on the side which were perfectly cooked...not too well done so they turn to mush but still firm and flavorful. Great service...friendly and professional just as you would expect in a great steakhouse. The waitress was even patient with us as we sorted out all the Lettuce gift cards we were using. Really great experience.
(5)Junell H.
Excellent food, great service! Very crowded but the wait staff did a nice job of keeping everyone in our area cared for. The white fish special and filet and scallops entrees were delicious. The broccoli could have been warmer. We will definitely return and would recommend it to family and friends!
(4)Adam S.
We had a reservation for 8:30 they sat us around 9:05, round of drinks came 30 mins after that and the food an hour after that. We got stuck in some side party room that was crowded and cramped. The manager did bring out a free appetizer...but with what they charge a $12 app does not cut it. My guest told the waitress how she wanted her filet cooked and it came the complete opposite of what she asked for. UPDATE...General manager called and was genuinely interested in my feedback and addressing the issues that led to the problems. I congratulate wildfire for their customer service.
(3)Anthony C.
I am a usually a filet mignon fan but the skirt steak is the MUST HAVE cut at Wildfire. It's huge and intensely flavored. Both the bison and angus burgers are great too. If you order the filet trio, order it one level lighter than normal as they are very small so are easy to over cook.
(5)Bill U.
Food is fantastic!!! Prime Rib and Filet were very tasty for my wife and I. Only issue we had was the seating being too close together. You don't feel like there is any privacy in your conversation as you are right on top of other people at the table next to you. That was our only gripe. The food and appetizers were excellent. Good service too.
(4)Ashley A.
My husband and I went here for our anniversary and I crave this steak now... it is simply the best steak I have ever had! Parmesan crusted, melt in your mouth medium rare bits of heaven really...It's pricey so we leave it for special occasions but oh my god is it good.
(5)Cheryl M.
Wildfire is an excellent steakhouse that provides a wonderful ambiance, with great steaks, salads and seafood. Reservations are definately necessary as they are very popular.
(5)Analeise P.
Wild Fire is the #1 pace you have to go to if your around in Oakbrook!!!!! This place is the best place to go to dinner with friends,Birthday dinners,anaversery's.They have the best steak you could ever get!!!!!!! It is an great place for kids too!!!! Once I had this kids grilled chicken and it was one of the best I've ever had for kid's neal ateast. When you walk in there is a nice waiting area and another place to drop of your jackets then you woud get seated.The people there are very nice and the food is AMAZING!!!! GO EAT AT WILD FIRE!!!!! =)
(5)Michelle Marie R.
Just can't seem to have a bad experience here! We always grab a cozy booth in the bar and the service is exceptional. We also have a favorite server that always remembers us! Go for the macadamia crusted halibut it's fantastic! Order the Kim Crawford it's one of my favorite wines!
(4)Mandee K.
I have been here for both professional and personal dinner parties, and have had mixed experiences both times. For instance, when walking in and you are told 45-60 minutes, I don't mind waiting, but when you have a reservation for 10 and are told it will be a minute, and then wait 45-60 minutes, and then are seated at a table that is too small, and next to a door where a large party is coming and going so you are hit in the head by shopping bags and purses, NOT COOL! I have ordered different martini and wine flights and been happy with them. However, when I feel like a diet coke, seriously, how difficult is it to put ice and diet coke in a glass! My husband always gets the filet trio, which he is always happy with. The salmon was excellent, but the burgers are just okay. The chopped salad is great, and every bite has layers of different flavors. I love their key lime pie, and always get it when I want dessert. I will probably continue to go back, as it is my husband's favorite place, which is their saving grace right now, otherwise, their service is what would keep me from going back on my own right now.
(3)Pam K.
I've been to Wildfire several times -- the last time it was OK, but definitely not something great like it used to be. It was a special night out with my daughters -- they chose the restaurant. The service was disappointing. The server didn't spend much time with us, water glasses were not refilled, and the server got one of the orders wrong. My daughter ordered the veggie burger and substituted mashed potatoes for the french fries. What she got was a big bowl of mashed potatoes -- no burger. Someone came over and apologized, said they were making the burger and it would be free, but by the time she received it -- 15 min. later -- we were done eating. To make matters worse, she received more mashed potatoes! Wildfire has good food, but the service we have received the last two times we have been there has not been nearly as good as it used to be.
(3)Colonel M.
Nice place... However... A/c was lacking in my seating area... The seafood bisque had me sick and sweating before my prime rib came... Got home and couldn't even keep my head up!!! I'll call management today... I'm sure this was a isolated incident but the fact that it happened at all is a "no go" for any food establishment
(1)David J.
Typically, I only go to mall restaurants in order to get a buzz on to get through shopping. That's how I found Wildfire. Right outside Neiman and across from Tiffany is a great place on a Sunday afternoon to eat and drink. I'm sure they have a great business on the evenings and weekends with people waiting in line to sit down, I won't do that for anyone let alone stand in line to pay people to serve me? Forget it. Sunday afternoon scenario: Need to shop but hate to shop so we go to Wildfire, hook up with Michelle, great beer, great martinis and some red-blooded food. It's a great time and always picks me up! Thanks, Michelle!
(4)Sarah A.
Wildfire is one of my favorite restaurants! Not only is the food amazing but the staff is very attentive and polite! The food is always hot! This restaurant has a great location and valet parking for $4. My fiance and I LOVE this place and have been dining here since we met seven years ago! You must try it!
(5)Christine O.
3 or 4... 3 or 4... I've been here twice. Once with the simplest steak-eating man on earth and another with 3 other friends of varying tastes. The first time the service was so bad I almost REFUSED to try again at the same location. Lipstick on the wine glass, order taken 10+ minutes after we sat down.... mediocre *blue cheese crusted fillet mignon, not cooked as ordered (MW), a little tough, seldom checking on us... I was pretty upset. And I had high hopes for the "best steakhouse in Chicago." Maybe I shouldn't walk into places so hoping what I read is true. The boyfriend is horrible with surprises and this was his attempt at surprising me with a restaurant I had really been wanting to go to. I wanted a nice night so badly! The boyfriend was satisfied enough with his medium-rare something huge, but equally saddended by the service. If I recall correctly, something came out incorrectly too, but was fixed in a timely manner. I ended up getting my wine for free so that was a nice gesture. The second time around, the food was AMAZING. The *martini was only ok, as well as the *house Merlot and Cabernet- not worth the price. However, my dinner! I had the *sliced sirloin with peppercorn sauce and rosemary steak fries. I loved BOTH. Fries, steak... sauce... it was a bit too peppercorny for the boyfriend, but I will go back for more! A friend at my table ordered the mashed potato topped fillet and they brought out horseradish instead- TWICE! Lucky for us he thought it was funny so the mood at the table stayed nice as I ate my entire meal and some of the boyfriend's amazing *prime rib. The guest from Montana who requested Wildfire is in love, so we'll be back. Nice save that second time around- keep it up next time! 3!
(3)Jello M.
I've been racking my brain for the perfect 100th review-and finally, it hit me! 100th review = place I've been a hundred times. I literally grew up in this restraunt. Going somewhere fancy as a family? WILDFIRE. End to shopping with mommy? WILDFIRE. Date? WILDFIRE. Ahhh...good times. Oh-so many goooood times. I still remember ordering a cheeseburger and fries (with applesauce-don't forget the Applesauce.) The same thing, time and time again. Of course, now I'm grown up, and order off the "big girl" menu. I've never had something I didn't like. And Cobb salad. Its always something I didn't not like and Cobb salad. Ohhh, Cobb salad. I have a passionate fire inside my heart that burns for you and only you. Saved room for dessert? Heck no! Did you not just see me eat my heart out?!
(5)Stacey W.
The shrimp & crab bisque was great!
(4)Angie K.
Coming from the NW, I have never heard of a "crusted" steak. But OMG, the crusts are amazing. The medallion trio was calling my name... I could try three different crusts for the size of a standard steak meal. Fabulous. I tried the horseradish, mushroom, and blue cheese crusts. As much as I stay away from horseradish, it was one of the best crusts the steak. There was just a hint of horseradish and the crunchy crust added that little bit of texture that give the steak an oomph. Try it. And you might as well go for three. Walk ins are difficult. I recommend using the wonders of Opentable.com to help plan your night.
(4)Dan C.
Filet Medallion Trio is great. I get is often at Wildfire. I chose the Blue Cheese, Parmesan, and Horseradish crusts. All great options. Great meat and cooked to perfection. Why isn't this a 5 star review? The fact that the table next to us was basically sitting on my lap and poor service. Wildfire tries to cram as many people as they possibly can into the restaurant. While this is nice because maybe the wait isn't bad, but give me a break. I was fortunate to hear a full movie review from the table next to us. They weren't talking to me, but the table are set up intimately close. Not to mention, it's so noisy in there you may mistake the dining room for Chuckie Cheese. I don't mind waiting for my food. However, I hate waiting for a Server to even come to my table. Yes, it's busy, but at least give me some ice to gnaw on. This again goes to the overcrowding of the restaurant. We were there for about 90 minutes and I'd say about half of that time included zero food or drink on the table. I like my friends, but since it was louder than a rock concert, we couldn't exactly have a conversation. I would be a monthly guest at Wildfire, but this just annoys the heck out of me. It would have been knocked down to 2 stars, but we did receive free flour-less chocolate cake for a birthday. Pretty tasty cake.
(3)Troy V.
The wife and I love the food and cocktails here. If I am in the mood for some deceased bovine, this is one of the places I am headed. Fighting the crowd is another story. Best have a rez and be prepared to wait. Or fight for a table in the bar. Thats what we end up doing. Still in all, Its worth it!
(4)Kristen S.
Delicious and friendly and a great dining experience. I recently had lunch with a friend here and I will go to this Wildfire over all others in the Chicagoland area. I wrote the Executive Chef a letter to explain why I will visit this location over and over again... I will share it with you and let it explain things itself. Larry Donahue Executive Chef Wildfire Restaurant 232 Oakbrook Center Oak Brook, Illinois 60523 Dear Larry, I want to thank you for the wonderful lunch I shared with my friend on Sunday, May 4, 2008 at the Wildfire Restaurant in Oak Brook, Illinois. As a person with gluten intolerance, I often feel unsure and lost at restaurants because I am never certain what is in my food and if it will make me sick. You took the time to speak with me and ensured that I had a healthy, delicious meal that was gluten free. I felt so comfortable and assured that my meal would not make me ill, and I was also impressed when you discussed your involvement with the University of Chicago Celiac Center Benefit & Silent Auction. You prepared the special of the day - halibut - with a cilantro, rice wine vinegar, ginger glaze grilled on a cedar plank with asparagus on the side. My mouth still waters when I think of this meal! Thank you for taking the time to come visit me at our table and make a delicious, gluten free meal for me. I am recommending your restaurant to my friends and will definitely look to the Wildfire at Oak Brook for many future meals! I look forward to dining with you again.
(5)Carmella P.
Wonderful relaxing lunch spot! Modern menu with old-style steakhouse charm is quite affordable for the quality they offer. Forget that it's a chain and just enjoy.
(4)bobbi n.
About as good as you can expect for a steakhouse in a mall. Granted it's Oak Brook, so we're not talking food court mystery meat, but it is Oak Brook, so you're definitely paying more than the food seems to be worth. Service is excellent when we're with my parents, but wasn't so hot when we went there as a couple (20-somethings). Waitress was nice, but seemed to want to get us out of there so real customers could take our place. It was an interesting experiment in self-fulfilling prophecies though. By treating us like customers who wouldn't be tipping much, we suddenly turned into customers who didn't tip much! This place gets insanely packed. I don't get it, but if you're going to go, make sure to get a reservation. It's easy to do (online) and necessary unless you want to wait 1-2 hours for a table. I wouldn't discourage anyone from coming here, but if you are like us and can rarely afford a night out at a nicer restaurant, this definitely isn't the one that I'd pick.
(3)a g.
Had a reservation at 6:30 got to the restaurant at that time, but still had to wait 15 minutes because they were behind. Other but that, wildfire is awesome. The food was excellent as well as the service. The chopped salad is awesome. The dark bread is delicious! If your looking for a great place To eat in Oak brook.
(4)Anastasia K.
Wildfire Oak Brook is slowly slipping out of my favorite restaurants list. I have loved coming here for at least ten years, but over the past 18 months, the service has become more and more spotty and the food isn't always up to par for the price points. Before my review jades you, I still would recommend trying this place if you haven't so far, but fair warning.... go well before 5pm unless you are willing to wait 90 minutes or longer without a reservation (even if you have one, you still may have to wait up to 30 minutes for your table). I'd say these days, service is good 75% of the time. Sometimes when service is slow, your server and / or the manager may come and apologize and pay for parts of your meal (appetizers or desserts) - but not always. You'd better have LOTS of good conversation points planned because chances are good you will wait and wait and wait either for your table or your food to arrive. Foodwise, the apps, meals, desserts and drinks are spot-on 85% of the time. Part of the wait is that the kitchen really does tremendous work on the preparation of your meals. I recommend the chicken/portobello mushroom skewers for an appetizer, the Basil Hayden Tenderloin Tips when they are available, really any of the steaks or chicken, and definitely the mashed potatoes. You may want to stay away from the French Dip as the meat they usually use is pretty fatty and unappetizing. The dessert tray looks delicious, but I've never been blown away by any of their selections. Also FYI, not all the servers tell you, but all the desserts are now available in 1/2 size portions. The ambiance is generally nice, but the bar / lounge area is desperately crowded and the whole restaurant can get pretty noisy during rush times. There are definitely lots of kids brought in with their parents because Wildfire does have a kids menu - so if you aren't a kid person, go later in the evening (after 8pm at least) or over lunch. It's a bit disconcerting to see them seated in the bar area, though.
(3)Jessica G.
We went to Wildfire with two friends to celebrate my birthday a couple of weeks ago. It was a Monday night and the place was positively packed - I was surprised but we had a reservation and we got seated right away. I forgot how loud it is in there both with the music and the other customers - you really have to yell to hear each other. Service was pretty average, though our server and one of the busboys did a really nice job of keeping the drinks glasses filled. The food was pretty good - I had the filet medallions with the roasted veggies and my only criticism was that the veggies were a mite greasy. The shrimp cocktail appetizer was good, though fairly average, and the chopped salad has lots of interesting little bits in it. The unexpected chocolate dessert at the end was nice but I did need some cheesecake. The service was a bit slower than I was hoping for - the place cleared out a bit after we were about half way done with the mean but still went slow. We waited a smidge too long between courses. Overall, pretty good, and sometimes great - at least three and probably tending toward 4 stars for this one.
(3)Angela U.
We usually go here for the holidays. It is a classic steak house. Great atmosphere and wonderful food. We like to go with groups, it always is more fun at these restaurants.
(5)Liza P.
I had a couple Lettuce Entertain You gift certificated, so a ladyfriend and I went here for lunch today. My reason for giving them 5 stars, is that they have a separate gluten free menu, the food was good, and the service? Fantastic!! Let me explain. My friend had the barbecued chicken with the steamed broccoli with herb butter. She enjoyed her meal thoroughly, as well as the bread that came beforehand. Now this gluten free menu they have, it's not one of those menus where they just tell you how you can adjust regular dishes to make them gluten free, oh no! They have gluten free bread and buns, etc!!! Love it!! I have had bread for the first time since I went glutenfree, and it tasted like real bread, people!!! Real live bread!! Soft and chewy and delicious! I was in heaven......I almost teared up a little. So I got my gluten free bread with butter--yum. I also ordered us a artichoke spinach dip off the gluten free menu, which came with soft garlicky flatbread---oh so good! I could have eaten the dip with a spoon. For my entree I got the surf and surf--shrimp and salmon. It came with mashed potatoes--very good, with pieces of red skin and little lumps in them. Definitely real, and delicious. The salmon was moist, with little crispy bits from the grill--melt in your mouth good. The shrimp was a little charred, in a good way. And it came with a little salad with radishes and parmesan shavings, which was light and tasty. Thank you Wildfire for allowing me to have a real restaurant meal without having to leave a bunch of things off or make substitutions, etc. It was thoroughly enjoyed.
(5)Ken D.
One of my favorite places to eat. Great food and atmosphere. Try the Wildfire chopped salad!
(5)Robert M.
I do say that for the price, wildfire is a winner! I have been here many times and have never been dissapointed. I love the drinks-always perfect. Steak is always very flavorful, potatoes are wonderful, and the tortilla soup is to die for. I cant get enough of this place!
(5)Joshua M.
Wow, this place is so popular on a Saturday night you would have thought Jesus had shown up for a bible signing. First of all it's hard to set up a meal to be spectacular after a two and a half hour wait. I mean what is really worth waiting that long for? Of course that's not really the restaurant's fault... I mean we were among all of the dumbasses who decided to stay and wait that long for meat. So after we finally got sat I looked around at the other tables that were six inches from ours and thought that it might be nice to not be in such close proximity to my neighbors that I knew the intimate details of their conversations. So ambiance was not a strong point, at least when the restaurant was filled to capacity. The Caesar salad was not at all impressive. In fact for once I found a salad that needed more dressing instead of having too much. My wife and I both ordered a special... 3 small fillets that each had a different topping on them. And boy were they small... Uber petite I would say. Out of three of the "toppings" that they adorned the steaks with only one of the flavors I'd consider excellent. The other two microscopic steaks were just so-so, and one was overcooked. For dessert we had a slice of their apple pie which was slightly better than the stuff out of the frozen food aisle. Now if Yelp would just get me a damn half star I up this to 3.5, but it's just not a 4. Still I'd give it another shot... definitely not on a weekend, but maybe a week night.
(3)Yurgen Y.
I'd give them a five but having to book a Saturday night months in advance is ridiculous, not their fault, but not my problem. Great food.
(4)Alex A.
Best. Steak. Ever. Great service, too.
(5)Fine D'sign Photograpy C.
The food was so so & drinks were average. Not a place that I'd put on my must return list...
(2)Tyson H.
I feel like I don't want to waste my time kvetching about the suburban clientele or analyzing the drink menu. All I need to say is that I had a porterhouse steak that was amazingly char-grilled, and cooked to a perfect medium rare. It was a manly steak and one of the best I have had in a long, long time. The service and ambience was good. The steak gave me a meaty feeling all over my body. Yum.
(5)Phyllis S.
I love the this place. Yes, it can get crowded in there, and there is barely enough room to pass in the bar at times. But the food, and the service is wonderful. Just love it, great for first dates, and last date too!! Been here several times, and never disappointed.
(4)David V.
Although Wildfire, Oak Brook is a wonderful looking room with great food it is much too loud and the tables are crowded together. It looks like a high-end supper club but aspires to the TGIF crowd! It was mobbed the night we went and the wait for a table was long, made only slightly shorter with a reservation! There was music piped into the room but I couldn't really hear it. For the price you pay I would expect a far more enjoyable dining experience.
(1)Laura T.
This is really a great place and mall-convenient. My consultant and I came for lunch today...we were greeted immediately even though the lobby was full of waiting patrons. Despite our impression that there would be a long wait for lunch, there was NO wait and we were seated almost immediately. The menu includes lots of variety...the problem is narrowing the choice to just 1 option. I chose the special fish of the day which was the pistachio baked halibut served with fresh asparagus and choice of side (garlic smashed potatoes was my choice). My colleague is on a gluten-free diet. She was able to order salmon without the sauce on a bed of lettuce. Their menu of lunch salads was robust and I was really torn about whether to eat health or less healthy. I chose somewhere in between with the fish AND the potatoes. The waitress was just delightful...an older woman, small in stature and with amazing enthusiasm about everything. You couldn't NOT have a better day after 5 minutes of dialogue with her. The food was de-lish and the service was impeccable. The only flaw in the experience was the noise level but probably not unexpected during a busy lunch rush. I have a new favorite place in Oakbrook.
(4)Yvonne O.
I am not a huge meat eater - I probably eat red meat once a week, if that. But, the husband LOVES prime meat and so, Wildfire it is. I went in excpecting to have to get some lousy fish dish, but was very impressed with their menu. So impressed that I have taken other people to Wildfire without pressure from the meat-eating monster. I love the sweet potatoes, the wine flights and even the tenderloin. Shrimp and other shellfish is very expertly cooked and the service is always fantastic. The one star off is just for the under-developed dessert menu (although generally after these huge meals, who has room?)
(4)George K.
Over the years, the service and quality of food has certainly gone down. For the cost, you're better to go somewhere else. The food consistency is always hit or miss, the wait times are horrific without a reservation, inside the place is packed wall to wall, and seems like the inside noise has gotten louder and louder. When I go out with my wife we would prefer to eat in a quieter setting and actually enjoy our food instead of hear the conversations of everyone around us.
(2)Larry T.
The food is great. I love the Flight Two - White Varietals & Flight Three - Jazzy Reds wine flights. Porterhouse Steak is awesome as well as the trio of medallions! My only issue is that you have to make a reservation min 2 weeks+ out for a reasonable dinner time on Fri-Sun reservation.
(4)Ben B.
I've been to this Wildfire location twice, both times for lunch. It's a great place to stop for lunch while shopping at Oakbrook Center because of the warm atmosphere, quality food, and fair prices. While it is a more restricted dining room than the downtown location, it brings the signature vintage charm to the near 'burbs.
(4)Saari L.
Wildfire Restaurant at Oak Brook. The food was wonderful. I don't know that I could provide any insight into the flavours or am capable of pinpointing strengths or weaknesses in the food. The waitstaff, all of the staff, for that matter, were very good and polite, very considerate, etc. The points I would like to make is that the restaurant must struggle with its popularity because the tables were too damned closed to one another. How else does a popular restaurant serve the appetites of a hungry and eager clientele than put in many, many tables? The product of this is that there is so little privacy when dining. This particular occasion was on Sunday Feb 20, 2011. The conditions were not ideal for the restaurant as there was a really nasty cold rain that was coming down in sheets outside. It was still mid-February and no one wants to wait outside with their LED-laced notification devices while there is pouring rain. Anyway, I can only imagine that the owners wished they had a better waiting area for the guests, but the fact is that they simply don't. And on a night when there is a 2-hour wait to get a table for walk-ins, that can't be fun, thankfully my group set up a reservation on Open Table. The result of this perfect storm was that a large number of people were essentially standing on top of one another as they waited for their tables. I have two concerns with Wildfire Oak Brook: 1. Too many tables are placed on the main floor (in the designated dining areas) and it makes for a distraction when dining so close to the tables around oneself. 2. The waiting area is too small and poorly equipped with seating, additional cocktail tables, etc. The decor is pretty good, and seems standard company-wide. For example,I didn't find a great deal of differences or unicity between this location and the one at Woodfield Mall. Our waiter was well-trained and attentive to our table. The bussers did a fantastic job, as well, with attending to the table throughout the evening. Other than these issues, dining here would probably be pretty delicious!!
(4)Karen K.
Kinda pricey, but every time I have gone, I have loved everything we ordered. Especially the skillet cookie!
(5)Donald K.
Awesome food and great service.
(5)Danny L.
Do not order their burgers. I had lunch here with a large group and most of us ordered burgers. The deluxe burger, stuffed burger, angus, etc. They were all dry, tasteless and not cooked the way we had requested. Also, the buns were tough and fries were bland. Others who ordered pasta or chicken enjoyed their meal. Service was very attentive, but the kitchen was slow in turning out orders.
(2)D A.
Well I dont need to get in to that much detail, the food is always above expectations, service is great, the baked goat cheese is so delicious I have eaten the entire app by myself haha! The burgers are great, but the BONE IN FILLET is the best in Chicagoland, I've never actually had a better bone in before, Wildfire's blows gibsons B.I.F. out of the water. Go for the baked goat cheese and the bone in fillet, if your going on budget try the chef's burger of the day, they have never disappointed me. The turkey burger is the only thing that didnt impress me.. Overall a class act!
(5)Melissa H.
After reading some of the other reviews, I decided that I really should write a review seeing I just went to Wild Fire for the first time last night. My boyfreind and I acutally found the experience really great. Sure it helped that it was Valentines Day and we were feeling the love to begin with (what can I say, we are a sappy sentimental couple sometimes), but all in all I enjoyed my expereince at Wild Fire. Our reservations were for 5:30, seeing that we work right down the street we were going to go right after work. We arrived a bit early around 5ish, and while the restaurant was crowded, they told us they would sit us anyway. That was a plus, seeing that our other few times going there we couldnt even get a table. I loved the atmosphere actually. It was a sorta 40's decor, which I was really digging. Sorta like an old school supper club. Pictures adorned the wall showing us the days of old. Jazz played in the background, and we were sat at a very comfy booth. Wildfire is lit just right for the type of place it is. Soft lighting yet not too dark seeing most of the wood and decor is on the dark side, very romatic type comfortable lighting. Dinner was good. Weve been to quite a few steak houses, and this ranks up there, not quite as good as say Mortons (which I only know about through word of mouth), but pretty darn good. Drinks were first. I was looking forward to a strong dirty martini, but it was not on thier list of martinis (though Im usure they probably would have made me one if I asked) instead I had a Cosmo, my bf had thier specialty Key Lime Pie drink. Both were strong and yummy. We had thier special chopped salad, which came with stuff like lettuce, tomatoes, corn, avacado, tortilla strips, chicken etc. My boyfreind really liked the salad, I acutally only thought it was so so...I probably wouldnt get that again, id try something else for a starter. We both had New York Strip steaks, his had a blue cheese crust, mine a horseradish crust. More drinks were had, another Key Lime drink for him, and a Bloddy Mary for me. I normally order mine extra olives and extra hot sauce. Once I did, it came with 4 olives, and maybe because it was made with Absolute Peppar Vodka Im not sure, but it was the spiciest bloddy mary I have EVER had. Yumm! We were feelin pretty good at that point. Had I had room in my stomach, and wasnt driving back to Chicago Ridge, I would have for sure gotten one of thier wine flights which were very reasonably priced. Our steaks were cooked perfectly. We both got ours cooked medium, and it was a dark pink (not quite red) center, and so juicy and delicious. It came with a side, we both chose the mashed potatoes which were a great accompaniment to the steak. I was slightly worried that the steaks would be on the small side, especially after seeing that they didnt show how many ounces they were on the menu, but it was MORE then enough and we are both eaters. I had 1/4 of the steak and half of the potatoes left over. The service was pretty good, concidering it was Valentines day. All in all, we would for sure go to Wild Fire again next time we have $140 to drop on dinner :)
(4)P H.
Pros: Good Food, great prime rib, GQ martini (not on menu) ask about it. Cons: Service always lacked for some reason. Not good for lunch patrons that only have an hour. What you should know: Opentable member, Lettuce Entertain You restaurant group. Nothing memorable to mention. Steaks and entree selections are decent. Lunch service was horrible...we waited 45 minutes for our lunch entrees and they were only sandwiches.
(3)Christine E.
I've heard friends talk about Wildfire for a while now, usually talking about how how good the food was or how cool the atmosphere is. I finally had an opportunity to go thanks to a Lettuce Entertain You goft certificate. I called for reservations the morning we went, and the only time I could get in was 8:30 - and it was on a Wednesday! We waited until 8:45 once we got there and were seated in the main dining area in a big booth. We had a stuffed portabello appetizer which was delicious. Our steaks came (I had the tri-filet mignon, three medallions of crusted filet mignon, my husband had the new york strip). My filet was just ok, they were all a bit too salty, I had to scrape some of the crust off to make it less salty. My husband liked his steak, but he didn't love it. The thing that saved my main course were the mashed potatoes. They were nice and creamy with just the right amount of buttery flavor. For dessert there was a wide variety of goodies to choose from - we got the giant baked cookie with ice cream. It came to our table nice and warm, still in the skillet it was baked in. It was heavenly! Our waiter was friendly and came often to check on us. The atmosphere of the room was nice and busy, and we had an interesting location because our booth was facing the whole room, so we could watch everyone else eat (of course, they could watch us back!) The whole experience was great, and the food was delicious, except for our main courses. That's what brought down my review to four stars.
(4)jillian m.
Food was outstanding! Wait time was a little long but it was friday night after all.Our waitress was pleasent and attentive. Will definatly be back!
(4)Stanley T.
Decent place for steak. Nothing spectacular but a decent value - I and my friends generally felt like we got what we paid for. Service was on par for a restaurant of this type.
(3)Doug W.
Pricey? you bet... Good moo cow?... you bet. Don't just show up, the wait will piss you off.
(4)Traveler B.
Stopped by again at the OakBrook Wildfire. 2nd time in as many months, this time I was by myself. Last time was great, had my 2 kids and spouse with me. In and out in 50 minutes. Daughters Mac&Cheese was "the best ever" according to her. The mustard dressing really added zing to the spinach salad. And the Mirassou Pinot from California helped finish a busy day. This time, (Dec 18) the place was packed to the rafters with people. I sat at the bar. And I was still in and out in 40 mins. Black Angus burger was perfect, add mushrooms, and get Chef Larry's team to cook it medium, they know how to do this properly. Again, the sea scallop skewers are worth the drive alone. Foget about parking, use the valet, best $ 4 spent ever. Will be back soon. G
(5)Felicia P.
Excellent food, drinks and services. That's what keeps me and my family and friends coming back again and again.
(5)Sara A.
I'm not very happy with Wildfire right now. This is now the second time in less than 1 year that I have had to deal with them professionally for large group events; both times they have refused to invoice us for the remaining payment. We are providing them with a deposit, but yet they still demand full payment the evening of our event. This is extremely hard when they charge extra for additional drinks, etc. the night of the event. So, our only option will be to 'assume' the estimate is correct (and no one orders a second drink!) so that the end amount is what our check is made for. Personally I have never been to Wildfire, but with this attitude and level of customer service for a large group (~50 persons), I'm thinking I may never.
(1)Tina T.
Although I am not a carnivore, Wildfire is one of my favorite steakhouses in Chicago. There's just something about the atmosphere here; when I'm in the mood for a little Rat Pack and martinis and chumming with power businessmen types, this is where I'll head to. I prefer the bar area to the actual restaurant; it has an ambience that slightly reminds me of New York; it's busy and boisterous but very efficient. And there are plenty of items on the menu to satisfy my fish cravings - the wood fired mussels are absolutely delish; and the plank board salmon is healthy and yummy. Martinis are big and bold, and they have a good working wine menu. I've never not had fun here at this bar! And I'm told the steak is great as well!
(5)Tiffany L.
I've heard about Wildfire from 3 different people last week so when my friend suggested that we meet up there, I was like sure! The chopped salad, like everyone says, is really really good! Definitely suggest that. And I'm a big fan of carbs too so there bread/butter gets a thumbs up from me. I also had the french onion soup which was pretty tasty (a little salty for me but French Onion Soup usually teeters on the saltier side). I only wish I saved room for dessert. The tray came and it was like WOW! But I'll go back for that next time...and maybe the steak! Our server was nice though would seem to be hard to find whenever we really needed him.
(4)PKB W.
Love love love the salmon
(5)S S.
Food? How bout a Martini flight!! woo-hoo!!!!
(4)Cela C.
I recently went to wild fire for lunch and can I say I forgot how much I love it. We all shared an app of coconut shrimp and I had the Spinach Salad that rivaled the old Pump Room Salad...Don't mean to show my age but I haven't had a Spinach salad that good until now! Will be back again and I am already getting a craving for it again.
(5)Jen C.
I love Wildfire! The Oak Brook location is usually very busy but they are accommodating. If you have reservations, you will be seated almost immediately. It's a great atmosphere for a steak restaurant. Everything I've had here is delicious - the appetizers, the salads, the steaks, pasta, burgers, the desserts...everything! BIG portions too. Their small salads say they could feed 1-2 people, but really I think it's more like 3-4. Servers are very very attentive and nice. I've gone here numerous times and will definitely keep going back for more! Valet at Oak Brook Mall is $4...but there is always parking in the lots nearby if you look.
(5)Rosanna L.
Happy hour is the only good thing around here. Went here for a group lunch so we had a pre-picked menu. Starters: spinach artichoke dip and chopped salad. The dip lacked flavor and the bread was hard. The chopped salad was pretty good. Entree: lemon pepper chicken and tenderloin with mash potatoes and brocolli. Chicken and tenderloin were both extremely dry. Even the sauce for the chicken didn't help it. The tenderloin was cooked extremely well done and I'm a rare kind of girl. Yes, that is a taste preference, but even others commented that when cooking tenderloin it's at least a little pink. The best thing was the mash potatoes. Dessert: original cheescake and key lime pie. The cheesecake was eh, nothing to rave about and the key lime pie was pretty good, definitely for lime lovers. Very disappointed with their food. I'm just going to stick to their happy hours since the appetizer dishes are better and cheaper.
(2)Kristina M.
This place is the best! We get the best Cosmo here all the times. I live in Willlowbrook, but travel all the way to this place only for a good drink ! Thank you!
(5)Michael L.
I've been to this location a couple times in the past couple of years. This place gets pretty busy and parking around this area sometimes feel impossible. The most recent time I attended this location was for a birthday dinner. There was a large amount of us (about 20 or so) and I felt they took care of us pretty well. They were attentive to our needs and were very polite. We did made the job a little easier on them by having a set buffet style menu. This is one of the better restaurant chains in the Chicago-land area because it's pretty consistent in their presentation, service, and most importantly food. Appetizers, Main Course, and Dessert were all excellent.
(4)Liz K.
Came here for lunch on a weekday. Wow it was crowded! When we were seated they gave us cornbread...I don't like cornbread but WOW it was delicious!! We ordered Halibut (not a single crumb was left on the plate), New York Steak (cooked the way we asked), and a flat bread. The flat bread came with a salad...I ended up eating the salad that by the time I got to the flat bread I was full (we also ordered appetizers). My aunt and uncle were very impressed with the service and the place...they have never been to a LEYE restaurant before...I think this visit made them huge fans!
(4)Grace N.
Helloooo...? Is it me you're looking for? The answer was NO because it was difficult to find - it's tucked away in the Oak Brook Center mall, behind the "Reel Club," and the entrance is on the second floor. There, I've saved you GPS-induced confusion. Parking is tough to find on the weekends since it seems like everyone flocks to the mall for dinner. I love the River North location in the city and was really looking forward to a replica in quality and service, with more convenience....and was very disappointed. Even with a reservation, we weren't seated for a half hour. The entrance was packed with others in the same situation. While the city location is busy, it's still subdued, romantic, and conversation-friendly. This location was very chaotic and we were drowned in a dull roar. My filet was good but my husband's medium rare porterhouse was more like meat sushi. Appetizing? Maybe to a wild bear.
(2)Judith B.
LOVE THIS PLACE! 1940s supper club, I definitely get that feel. Every Time someone visits from out of town and wants to eat locally- thi sis one of our "go to " places. Service is great, the atmosphere is beautiful to look at and the menu is yummy. I haven't tried all of it- but I'm sure its all delicious. This place is a lettuce Entertain You place and I don't think I've ever been disappointed by that companies many restaurants. It's a little too pricey for a "let's go have lunch" place, Its a little bit more of a "kinda an occasion" restaurant. Sometimes it can get a little noisy, but I like that. It's busy! People like it there and they're having happy times My family and I will be back over and over again.
(4)Boon K.
I really like the chopped salad here and I came here and decide to try something different. I got the sea bass and I wasn't crazy about it. The favor were ok but nothing that stood out for me.
(3)Faith A.
Had to have a business dinner here and I have to say, despite the fact that we did not have a reservation and that they were packed, they made things happen and we left satisfied. Great wine list, great steaks (I had the filet and steamed broccoli) and great atmosphere.... and of course, friendly and attentive staff with knowledge of their somewhat extensive menu. I will definitely be back!
(4)Dana J.
Always a great time when I come here. Food is great and service is great. Now that they have a little more competition they have really stepped up their customer service. My boyfriend and I went there for our anniversary and they went above and beyond for us. We'll be back!
(5)Dianne S.
Nothing says "I love you" like a perfectly cooked steak (medium of course). For that reason, my husband and I typically celebrate Valentine's Day with sharp knives in hand. This year would be no different. Classic steakhouse charm at Wildfire. Black and white photos on the wall. Sinatra playing overhead. Cherry wood bar. Heavenly scent of quality meats.. I made reservations on a busy Friday night, thank goodness since I heard others being quoted an hour and a half wait for a table! We were immediately seated at a large leather booth that was clearly enough for six people. Loved the space! I ordered the martini flight ($11.95) which consisted of four delicious drinks. My favorite was the stormy night...least favorite would have to be the cosmo. Forgot how much I hate those things. Must try to substitute for 2 stormy night martinis next time! The complimentary garlic crusted bread and whipped butter were great to start on since we were terribly hungry from shopping. I ordered from the Chicago Restaurant Week prix-fixe menu. For my APPETIZER I chose the oversized spinach salad with sliced hard boiled egg and bacon. This salad was gi-nourmous! My husband and I were able to share since it was literally spilling off the plate. For my ENTREE I decided on the filet mignon. Wow. Cooked to a perfect touch of pink. Great slight char on the outside. And huge. Size counts and Wildfire knows it. My side of broccoli was accompanied by a melted butter with lime, cilantro and garlic sauce-gave my veggies a great kick. For DESSERT I could not resist the key lime pie. Sweet buttery Graham cracker crust. Tangy but sweet key lime pie filling. Lightly sweet finish with their homemade whipped cream with a sprinkling of key lime zest. Definitely was more than enough to share between two people, but I could have elbowed my husband for the last bite. It was our Valentine's Day dinner, so I held back. My husband ordered the 20 oz bone-in char-crusted rib eye steak. He loved it. Unlike your Gibson's or Morton's, Wildfire offers you a side with every entree/steak order. I very much appreciate not spending $7 on broccoli.
(5)Julie O.
I was really not happy with Wildfire. We had a reservation and were seated on time. The room we were seated in was kind of awkward and cramped. Conversation was not easy as the room was noisy and acoustics bad. We were a party of 4. The table was a bit too small. Like, we could not fit our menus with the specials menu with the wine menu without banging into one another. Nor could we have bread on the table with appetizers. The sides ended up in the center of the table not next to the entrees because the entree plates barely fit. Server was professional. Appetizers - spinach artichoke was tasty. The calamari was greasy. Table bread - a plus that they serve table bread and plus plus that it was good. Entrees - the Halibut was okay. Not good, just okay, which is a shame cause I like halibut. The horseradish filet was okay. For a signature item I expected better. Drinks were pricey, and not all that good. Dessert was flourless chocolate cake. No issues. Bottom line - it is a pricey place that really ended up not delivering.
(2)Shannon K.
Food is decent, but overpriced and way too pretentious. It is a chain restaurant trying to do new American dining combined with a steakhouse. For a similar price point, you could literally go to Girl and the Goat and have a meal 100x better. The atmosphere is loud and annoying because the acoustics from the ceiling are built weird for a large restaurant. If you go to the Woodfield location, save some time and go downstairs to the Reel Club.
(2)Liz M.
Mmmmm Good! I had a delicious parmesean crusted sirloin steak with a side of roasted veggies. My husband had a skirt steak, it was tender and tasty. A glass of wine, a bottle of beer, no extras, no salad or soup or dessert, total bill, $70.00. Server was polite and efficient. We went on a Sunday evening and made reservations and were seated right away.
(5)David D.
Stopped in at one of our longtime favorites in Chicago, one of the Wildfire chain that we had not sampled. Decor, as always, feels Chicago. The place is welcoming at any hour. We got there about 4 PM, just before a 4 hour trip home to the north. Let's start with the pluses. As always, the chopped salad is a great treat. The ribs were very good as well. Perhaps not so great, but still acceptable, were the bison sliders. Cooked as ordered, but otherwise nondescript. Fries were not at the level one would expect at a top level joint like Wildfire. Send someone to learn how to cook fries properly. My wife loves them, but I refuse to have them cooked in our home. Now we come to the flights. Beer flight worked for me, but not a very wide variety of choices at Wildfire. The white wine flight, on the other hand, was definitely watered. In lesser places, one watches the bottle opened to be sure, but at Wildfire, we wanted to sample. Three of the four wines, we are convinced, had water added. Our perceptions are still acute and we do know the difference. How this could happen in such an establishment is beyond us, but the portions presented were generous, and perhaps because some overly zealous employee felt that they could be made that way with a little adulteration. Too bad, Wildfire. We will always be suspicious of you going forward
(3)Eddie C.
Pretty impressive to have a restaurant of this magnitude in a mall area. I would think it would be found somewhere else in downtown. Went with a few friends and enjoyed the Shrimp & Crab Bisque, Calamari and French Onion Soup, all was a good start. One had the Wildfire Chopped Salad and she enjoyed it very much, the other had the Prime Angus Burger (interesting choice) for dinner and I ventured with the Bison Filet. I think when you're with friends, the food will seem to taste better. We paired it all with beer instead of wine, actually, because it felt like a beer night. Dinner for (3) was about $125 not bad but the illusion of having this place at a mall was interesting. Overall, I was a fan and enjoyed the meal especially from being out of town for the night.
(4)Rebecca C.
While Wildfire is one of my all time favorites and often deserves all 5 stars, I'm giving it 4 stars for reason of location. IF you're seated in the main dining room or at a table in the bar area, the ambiance is fantastic and everything seems generally perfect from there. However, the area to the right of the restrooms and the room off by itself that's behind the restrooms, gives off a totally different vibe of being way too cramped and the overall experience goes downhill from there. The chopped salad with their citrus dressing you can purchase on your way out is one of the best anywhere. Wildfire ribs are too die for, as is their wild rice, red skinned mashed potatoes and broccoli. During lunch hours they bring the cornbread to the table but also have the onion loaf and the pumpernickel loaf. If you like good bread, ask for all 3 and they'll gladly bring them to you. If not careful, the breads are a meal in itself. Their bread rivals every place in the city that brags about their bread, and on some days, Wildfire wins the prize!
(4)Chris S.
Great food, fast service, friendly staff. Made reservations and was able to be seated right away even with it being so busy. The chef's recommendation filet mignon with the incrusting was delicious as well as the au Gratin Potatoes.
(5)Teri D.
After being assured that their cook could do a proper Pittsburgh steak and explaining what it was at length to the waiter one would think I got what I asked for. WRONG. Not only was my steak improperly cooked and not even close to what I ordered/wanted, but is was full of gristle. I've had better steak at Golden Corral where at least I didn't have to look for a chainsaw to cut through all the tendons and gristle in the substandard chunk of Clydesdale they served to me. Had I not been at a business dinner, it would have gone back. Service was OK but not great and the chairs were some of the most uncomfortable ones I've ever had. I had this meal in December but had forgotten the name of the place until I came to eat here last night and recognized it for the place that served me the really crappy steak the last time. So, I wrote the review based on my December dining experience here, so they may have changed racetracks where they are getting their meat. When I saw it was the same place that had served me the terrible steak in December (I travel a lot for business) I went next door to eat and wrote the review based on my December experience at Wildfire.
(1)Michael G.
We love the Wildfire in the oak brook mall not only the service but the food are great. This is the place if you love good steak like me. The Prime Rib and the Ribeye steak are the best out of all other restaurant in the mall. The appetizer Calamari just OK but all the salads here are incredible. Always enjoyed every meal we had here and Awesome friendly service.
(5)Zorin D.
My first night of Chicago's Restaurant Week, I enjoyed dinner at Wildfire Grill in Oakbrook with two of my friends. Frustratingly, we had to wait for forty minutes for the table that I reserved online. To make amends they bought an appetizer and dessert for the table. We started off by ordering the lobster stuffed shrimp. What better way to enjoy your shellfish than stuffed with more shellfish? The tender shrimp was topped the lobster and buttery breadcrumbs. The steaks were prepared to my liking and the potato gratin was as cheesy as I desired. Our server wasn't exactly the best, she was a little distant and not as attentive as I would have liked but overall it was a good place that I would go back to again.
(4)Liz J.
Went for an afternoon lunch they weren't busy so no wait! The wait staff was friendly and accommodating. The food is good not great but pretty good. We had a salad at a chop house I know it's kind of morbid. But we did get the turkey burger, cooked perfectly tasty great bun! My only complaint the Fries were a little soggy. But overall a nice lunch : )
(5)Dre F.
My family and I have been here before and enjoyed the food and service. However tonight I was baffled on a Monday night by my experience. I ordered a Hendricks martini dirty. Had to send it back because it was full of vermouth, second one was not much better. My husband ordered a salad, I had the ribeye medallions and my son had a cheeseburger. Our waiter took our order and when our food was brought to us he disappeared for the rest our meal! I didn't get the chance to tell him the ribeye was super salty and not medallions but just a rib eye steak cut into two piece ( I could have done that at home). The broccoli was undercooked, hard as a rock. When he finally came back after the bus boy had clear my husband and sons plate. He asked me if I wanted it boxed up. He proceeded to ask if I wanted to order something else. Why would I if my husband and son were already done? Why wouldn't he check after our food was delivered to ask that question. The icing on the cake was the manager coming over for a half assed apology. Then proceeded to argue with me about what steak medallions are supposed to look like!! Bizarre!! Needless to say not happy. The only reason I gave them 2 stars and not less is because I have had good experiences there before. Maybe next time I will go to Capital Grille or the new restaurant that opened up below Neiman Marcus.
(2)Mark Z.
Went with a couple of friend for steaks and drinks. Had some steaks and a few different sides. Nothing that great, way over priced for what you get. Will not return
(1)Arun J.
Nothing spectacular, good solid food and service.
(4)Chris M.
Very kind and attentive service. The wait staff knows the menu very well, it has many options and your meal includes sides. Our favorites include the horseradish crusted steaks, red wines, and desserts.
(5)Gino G.
Fantastic filets. Can't go wrong with anything you order here. I would highly recommend dining here, works well for almost any occasion.
(5)j l.
In terms of finding a gluten free restaurant, Wildfire ranks #1 in our family. Their gluten free dinner menu is the largest and most varied we have come across in metropolitan Chicagoland thus far. Their gluten free dessert menu is much smaller (I think it has 4 items). After many visits, we don't have anything but great things to say. Everything we have ever had to eat is amazing! The drinks are fantastic, too. Any time I've had questions about whether an item listed on their "specials" is gluten free or can be modified, our wait staff has asked the kitchen. The answer is sometimes no--but they ask! I highly recommend Wildfire in general, and specifically to those looking for a good gluten free restaurant. Make sure you make a reservation, though!
(5)Susan V.
One of my favorite things to order is their pepperoni pizza. It is sorta of small, but more than enough for one person. I enjoy eating at this restaurant since all of the food that i have tried has been very tasty. Their portions are big so make sure you bring your appetite! I tried their mashed potatoes and I thought I had died and gone to heaven. They are hands down the best mashed potatoes I have ever tried (I'm sure they are half butter which is the only reason they taste so good)! Even if what I am ordering does not come with mashed potatoes I always order it as a side cause they are just so good! The only thing I do not like is their prices. It can get a little expensive, but I'm sure that for the quality of the food and the good service it is well spent.
(4)Val W.
Went here on New Years Eve with my boyfriend and another couple. We had reservations so being seated was no problem.. They do pack you in like sardines though! This was my 3rd time at a Wildfire and I was NOT disappointed. I love their Filet Mignon. It was delish. I had the au gratin potatoes. Very very tasty. Our waitress was awesome. Even put up with my BF and his picky salad request. I had the chocolate cookie with ice cream for dessert. YUM. Left in a food coma. I will be back.
(5)Ramone P.
I had a Lettuce Entertain You gift certificate left from about 7 years ago so I decided to go to Wildfire for lunch a couple of weeks ago. First mistake was going during lunchtime. Parking was crazy. I went alone and was dressed in errand wear so I was thinking but hoping that I was not going to be treated differently since mostly everyone else was in business attire because it was the middle of the week. I was pleasantly greeted as I walked in the door and immediately led to my table which was in a great spot for people watching since I was there alone. My waitress was great. As soon I reached the table absolutely delicious warm cornbread was served. I ordered the cherry lemonade I think it was. It was pretty sweet but really good. I ordered a cup of lobster and crab bisque. The only complaint is that I didn't order the bowel because it was exceptionally good. For my meal, I ordered the bourbon tenderloin tips with mashed potatoes as my side and an extra side of mushroom caps. OMG!!! Mouthwatering and perfect. If I had died at that moment, I would have considered to have been an excellent choice for my last meal on earth.It was really that good. I have nothing negative to say about this experience but it was a little costly as I spent about $35 for lunch alone (no alcohol) which is the only reason I didn't give it a 5 star. I have been striking gold lately with meal choices.
(4)Christopher S.
Went tere for a business dinner and the service was great. Oh, and the food was awesome. Got a steak, of course, and asked for medium rare and I ate every last bite. Great temperature and color. The baked stuffed poato was huge and filling and then we had the ice cream dessert. Yep, had me some of that and left for the car a completely satisfied person forth mount and quality of the food. Would definitely make this a return to destination.
(5)Marty H.
I love the prime rib! The best!
(5)A J.
I am pleasantly surprised to find a delicious steakhouse that doesn't outright murder your wallet. Using OpenTable i reserved a table very easily and had no issues getting seated. Our server was pretty cool and kept his word about bringing an endless supply of tasty appetizer bread and keeping our drinks topped off. The steak menu is pretty standard, but there are a couple notable differences. The prices are far more reasonable, most of the steaks are in the $30 dollar range. Even better, this price includes one side. Oddly though no steak sizes are shown on the menu, it would be nice to see how large of a piece you are getting. Lastly, pay attention to the rub and sauce options, there are plenty to choose from to customize your steak at a nominal $2. I ordered the Filet w/ coffee rub. The filet was on the small size, confirming my suspicion about the lack of steak size on the menu, but it was delicious. I will say that of the variety of sides i tried here, they were all underwhelming. Other steakhouses I've been to have significantly better sides but I'll let this one slide since i'm here for the meat. some random notes: they pack the tables in tightly so folks requiring more space (wheelchair) will have a hard time getting around. Also, it is quite loud in there, you'll have to almost yell at the waiter to get your order across. Overall I had a great time, great service and great steak. With the well priced menu i'm tempted to come back and try their other offerings.
(5)Demetrius W.
Great food! Never knew this was part of the lettuce entertain you family. The only problem with this place is it's a bit cramp. It's as if they are short on space. The tables are really close to one another. Perfect place for a group of friends but would be a horrible for a date. Also because you're so close to other people and can hear their conversations, you tend to talk loud therefore the entire restaurant is LOUD. I had their amazing sirloin sandwich and it was absolutely perfect. I don't get out to Oak Brook much but I would drive 40 minutes for that sandwich again! Also the garlic fries are quite amazing as well. When one of my friends asked to taste, I wanted to say no really badly because I didn't want to share. I'm not a salad fan but they are huge and their house dressing is very good.
(4)Len L.
From my last review - I vowed never to step foot in Wildfire but had a coupon that I needed to use was my excuse. At least during the lunch hour - there was no two hour wait to be seated. Of course, they sat us near a table of crying babies especially when there were many empty tables to choose from. For starters I had the cup of french onion soup - very salty, not enough onions and cheese. Choose the roast beef sandwich which was well-done and if it was not for the au jus, I would be dunking the beef in my water to moisten it up for easy swallowing. For dessert I had the key lime pie.. Well, it was so small that I could have ate it with one gulp. The only positive out of this was that I get to use my coupon and don't have to worry about coming back here again.
(2)Joe A.
Since day 1, I have felt slightly off about Lettuce Entertain You Restaturants. Wildfire, Maggiano's, Romano's Macaroni Bar and Grill, and so on. They're all the same. All of them. Nicer than you're average Olive Garden, all of these establishments are fit for people who wish they knew what going to a nice restaurant was really like. We went here with a party of about 10 for a nice luncheon, and from the get go I could tell our whole experience was going to be a mess. The uniforms they wear are that of a "Rebel without a Cause" appeal, white dress shirt, a vest, maybe even a tie if you were lucky and got someone who cared to be at their job that day. Our particular Rebel dropped off menus and neglected to return for at least half an hour. This alone to me was off-putting, seeing as how our 10-top accounted for about 80% of the people that Tuesday afternoon, and they had about 4 servers staffed. I ordered my first drink from a cocktail waitress as out entire party had not yet arrived. Apparently, this means you don't get acknowledged for the first half of the meal at the dining table. As for the food. Well, let me just say I've eaten dirt that's more properly seasoned. You guys ever heard of salt? Oh wait, it's sitting on the table because their chefs don't have the competency to sprinkle a little on before they cook their food. And if I had to guess, they have their oven's at a gentle 300 degrees, because they took an hour to make a couple sandwiches, a halibut, and a slab of ribs. If it wasn't the oven temp, then it must have just been a bunch of apes cooking our food. No organizational skills, nothing. I sat and watched as item by item slowly was put in the window, and sat patiently as the next item was then started. If you plan on going to Wildfire, make sure it's your first ever time out for a meal, so that everything after will be a godsent utopian experience. If you've EVER been out to dinner before, and are actually in the mood for a place like Wildfire, find your nearest alternative that isn't run by LEYE, as they're the new corporate consumerism in the Restaurant industry, and all they're out to do is put out restaurants that snake by on the bottom, being just barely good enough to satisfy your inexperienced diner.
(1)Candice G.
I went here last year, the night before my b-day and overall, felt it was pretty damn lame. It's a dressed up Ruby Tuesday with the old crap on the wall style deco. The service was okay but I think the guy misjudged us, being the youngest people there and totally wrote us off. Our server really could have cared less and the food was good but not mind blowing in any sense. I think they focused too much on style and not enough on substance. It seemed like a place you'd take a kid for their first steak... it's an immature version of classic and classy I regret ordering a drink. I got some $12 fruity piece of garbage... and it was the night before my b-day so I kind of expected a happy b-day upon checking my ID... nothing of the sort. Rude! Ps- totally took my drink away before I was done... probably only have done. Anyway, I didn't complain because I shouldn't have to bitch on my birthday... so I saved it for here. Tough, they should know better. Then when we were done with our plates the server brought out the check and never asked if we wanted dessert (I did & I always do). Rather than bother him with asking we just paid (too much) and left for another restaurant that would be more willing to serve us dessert. Meh, skip it and go somewhere with better service for your money.
(2)Melissa C.
I have not been to Wildfire in several years and finally convinced my husband to go for my birthday dinner. When we arrived, our reservation was ready and we were seated slightly behind the hostess desk in a small room, not in the main area of the restaurant. First impression, i thought the restaurant was tired and dirty. We were seated between a large group and a table with another couple. The acoustics were horrible. We felt like we were seated with each group as we could not avoid hearing the conversations. I don't think either party was intentionally loud, but it was impossible for my husband and I to hear each other without shouting. The service from our waitress started out fine, but after she took our order, she took the order of the large party next to us and it was a good 5-10 minutes she spent taking their order that delayed our order being placed. A note to management, electronic ticket submission would be a smart technology add. The rest of the meal was ruined by loud conversations from adjacent tables, slow service creating a very tense, uncomfortable experience. We were going to order coffee and wine for dessert, but by the time the waitress had finished the dessert order from the large party, we were fed up and ready to leave.
(2)My T.
Managed to have associate save us a seat at the bar. Of course it was Valentine's Night and the place was rocking. Unfortunately, I had already eaten prior to getting there, but the atmosphere was the best....the staff jived well and the food being served looked awesome. The couple next to us were served Salmon and Mixed Grill....I could tell they were my kind of dishes. Aside from the pizza (wood fire) we ordered as an appetizer, everything else deserved good reviews. I strongly recommmend that if you're seated at the bar....ask for SHANNON...she's a knowledgable bartender under the gun!
(4)John W.
Blue cheese crusted filet is incredible. Service is usually good. Depends on the day.
(5)Tim W.
I've been here twice, and wish it was more. The ambiance of the place was much cozier than you would expect with it being such a large place. They have it well compartmentalized with partitioned seating areas and multiple levels. They do pack people in, so you'll get to know your neighbors, but it isn't so bad as you don't want to get up and go to the restroom while you are there. On my first visit I had Filet medallions w/ parm, blue, & horseradish with roasted vegetables and a Caesar salad. I don't recall what I had the second time. (I was here in Jan 2012 and never finished my review.) The weekly specials I noted: Mon fr chick, Tue trout, Wed BBQ ribs
(4)Joseph P.
Went there with friends for lunch. Great food, Great atmosphere and great service. Coffee was very good as well as the chocolate cake which we asked if we could split 3 ways..........it took awhile for them to get the dessert to us but they prepared it on 3 plates done so beautifully! We were impressed - the waiter delivered excellent service - a most enjoyable lunch - we will be back soon!
(4)Jacki A.
In the past couple years, I've come to Wildfire a couple times for family functions and whatnot. All the other times, I've been content with my experience because I pretty much got the same thing each time. But at my most recent family gathering, I was not as content as other times. I tried the short-rib ravioli and it was just ok. I was expecting more. The dough on the ravioli was gooey/gummy in the center and the outer parts of the ravioli had to be gnawed at a little. As my brother pointed out, the decor in the restaurant does not match any scheme...which I never noticed before. Nice call. ALSO, the lunch menu states....and I quote..."Your servers will bring a basket of cornbread" ........ never did I once see cornbread in the whole restaurant. Disappointment x5 One last note, the service was pretty bad as well. It took about 15 minutes for me to get an iced tea and then a good 40 minutes for all the food to arrive. (There wasn't even anything that needed to be cooked for that long, I should add). If I even cared enough about the place to rant on, I would. So I'll just leave this here.
(2)Howard L.
You can't go wrong with a LEY (Lettuce Entertain You) restaurant, and Chicago Restaurant Week to boot. Daughter joined wife and I for a family dinner, and prix fixe at $33 pp. This deal included salad or soup, 10 oz prime rib for all of us (in lieu of other choices of chicken, salmon, shrimp pasta, or braised short rib), and desserts of flourless chocolate cake, key lime pie, or choc-PB pie (we had one of each). Prime ribs were all nicely done at medium or medium rare, and the horseradish sauce was fresh and a particularly nice compliment. The key lime was overly tangy to me, but the other desserts were fine. It was also nice that this particular Wildfire was also better lit in the vibrant main dining area and had better spacing than its counterparts downtown or in Glenview, where we've been to in past. It was also packed in the reception area as you might expect. Service was top notch, like we usually find at all LEY places. We figured the Restaurant Week special might have saved us about $7 pp in value. The standard family style prix fix dinner (minimum 6) priced at $31.95 pp also looked like a decent deal if you have a larger group to feed.
(4)Bill B.
I tend to travel for food, and Wildfire reinforced that attitude - while I wouldn't fly in from San Francisco specifically to eat here (or much of anywhere), I will definitely suggest this restaurant any time I'm in the Chicago area. Dark, beautiful decor set a wonderful mood when we came in on Christmas Eve for dinner. Very friendly and accommodating staff were everywhere - I particularly commend our Back Room server, who dealt with our party's two toddlers with aplomb, recognized that we'd need repeated visits to order and clear plates, and was all-around quick, helpful, and accommodating. I appreciated the coat check at the to-go counter but wish they had signed it. The food was outstanding, and the chef knows perfectly how to cook a piece of steak to order. I tried the recommend 3 rib-eye medallions with horseradish, bleu cheese, and double-baked potato crusts; my favorite was the bleu cheese, followed by potato, though all 3 were very good. My local friends ordered the same, but doubled up on the horseradish crust given past preference. Strongly recommend and look forward to a return visit!
(5)Linda. K.
I was invited to an Easter get together with family and I was really disappointed. This was my first time here and also last. The bill was extremely high - $175 for two!!! The service was just okay and food quality just okay. I expected a special menu for Easter at least but it was just like going out to dinner anytime. :(
(2)Zachary L.
I've never been to Wildfire before, but love steak so my grandfather took me out for my birthday. When you first walk in, there is a very warm and friendly atmosphere. Jazz music is playing in the background and we were seated almost immediately. Our server came and greeted us before getting our drinks in a timely manor. At the same time, he didn't disturb us every five minutes but knew when to ask if we needed anything else. I had their shrimp and crab bisque soup which was very flavorful. It had a good mix of spices and came out at the perfect temperature for us to eat it at. For dinner I ordered the filet medallion trio, and got to pick three different crusts (mushroom, horseradish, and bearnaise) with a side of wild rice. I ordered the steaks at medium rare, and when I cut into them they were juicy and cooked to perfection. The wild rice was nothing spectacular but still good, while the medallions were incomparable to anywhere else I have been. Our dinner came out in a timely fashion and were still plated very professionally. The whole meal was very filling but for dessert we had this chocolate molten cake that was very rich and paired nicely with their house coffee. I would highly recommend Wildfire, and especially at this location.
(5)Kayce A.
We stopped into Wildfire for a drink Friday night and we were told the hightop tables in the bar were first come first serve. We snagged the last one but it took just under 10 minutes for a server to help us. To put it in perspective, we finsihed our water, got refills and at all of the bread the busser gave us before I stopped a manager as asked for a server. We were frustrated and ready to leave but the manager really saved the experience! His name was Chad and he located our server, checked on us twice and even bought us an appetizer to make up for everything. Great service, Chad!
(4)Victoria P.
This restaurant exceeded my standards! My boyfriend and I loved everything about this place from the food to the service to the ambiance. It was breathtaking!
(5)David S.
Love the service, atmosphere, and decor. I like that they have mature wait staff and not kids. Food is always consistent. One of our favorites because it has a good size gluten free menu and free gluten free bread brought to your table. You must know to order it though. I had the steak and blue cheese salad last night. Good as always. I asked the waiter for a recommendation on the dessert. He recommended the cookie with ice cream. I thought it was fine, but would not order it again. It could have been a perfect meal, but the dessert was a let down.
(4)Benjamin T.
Weekday dinner on one of the hotter days this summer. My main disappointment: we wanted to go out to someplace really cool (temperature wise), but despite all the drapes being drawn, I'd guess the restaurant was 83 degrees or maybe higher. We shared a nice salad and the white wine flight was as refreshing as I hoped. Dessert was some kind of S'mores thing which I wouldn't really recommend. This is another reliable Lettuce Entertain You site, kinks have been worked out, service is smooth, not exciting, but no bad surprises either.
(4)Brett C.
Have been here several times for a glass of wine and an appetizer. Always sit in the bar area. Service is good, nice selection of wines to choose from. Haven't been here for dinner yet so really can't give it a full review. It's a local chain that's on the higher end of dining. I can say I do love the calamari. It's worth a check out if you're at Oak Brook or one of their other locations. Cheers!
(3)Michelle K.
My husband and I came in for dinner on a Saturday night a few months ago. We'd never been there before, but figured we should make reservations. SERIOUSLY, THOUGH: MAKE RESERVATIONS. I mean, no worries, you're still going to wait like an hour to get a table, but that's better than waiting 2.5 hours like the sad Oakbrook mallers who just strolled in on a whim. People were packed into that place like they were giving out free booze. (Sadly, they weren't.) When we we were finally led to our table, the there was some kind of miscommunication and we had to stand awkwardly in the crowded room, busboys, servers, and customers pushing past us repeatedly for several minutes while our table got cleaned off and set up. I was pretty irritated, already mentally formulating a bitchy Yelp review lambasting Wildfire for this great injustice, when a manager came by, apologized for the mix-up, and brought us a free spinach and artichoke fondue (amaaaazing). A million points for this example of excellent restaurant management: apologize for the inconvenience and offer something free and delicious. I opted for a special, the Filet Medallion Trio, with mushroom, béarnaise, and twice-baked potato crusts, and a side of broccoli. Mayyyybe the best filet I've ever had? And our server was exemplary, even though the room was packed, people were annoying, and to get to our table, she had to navigate the long way around the room because the guy at the table in front of us had his chair scooched all the way back and was blocking traffic LIKE A DOUCHE. Wildfire: 4 stars for excellence! Stretched-out legs guy blocking traffic: die in a fire.
(4)Patrick L.
Always a solid place. Nothing out of this world but good food, nice wine & good service. It can get a little crowded but they handle it well.
(4)Aivle R.
Never again! My husband and I were very disappointed. This was the type of food you would expect at a Chili's or Applebees. The bread was nothing special. The Ceasar salad had some brown lettuce and the dressing did not have much flavor. I had the shrimp and penne dish. The "sauce" consisted of cherry tomatoes, corn? and pasta water. My husband had the Wed night special 24-hour barbecue. The ribs looked like they were just sitting on a plate for a while before they brought it out, the pulled pork and brisket were mushy. The only part we enjoyed was the sundae but how can they mess that up?
(1)Deb M.
I usually order burgers here for takeout. They have the best burgers here I've had that is close to my part of the city. The burgers are always so juicy and the buns are buttered perfectly. The tomatoes are even seasoned nicely. They always include a loaf of onion bread and some butter with my takeout orders, even if it's just lunchtime. They are very good about checking the meals before you leave to ensure that everything is correct. Dining in I've always had good service. When it gets a little busy they might sometimes forget to bring you a soda, but that doesn't happen too often. The noise level is pretty loud, lots of chatter. I don't mind that, it's better than eating in a place that's too quiet. Out of the last 10 burgers I've ordered medium well, only one time have they been wrong (they made it well done instead of medium). But I didn't complain about it. The containers they use for takeout are great. They're microwave and dishwasher safe. I'll be back whenever I get a burger craving. I have yet to try the steaks.
(4)Nick G.
Excellent! We went there for a family dinner (8 of us). The service was great and so was the food. Two of us were gluten-free because of an allergy, and the waitress even brought gluten free bread which the two in our group were ecstatic about. The scallops were delicious!
(5)Mrs. B.
I was extremely disappointed by this place. The service was slow and snobby. I think I waited an hour until they took our order. The soup would have been better if it were hot and same with the rest of the food. I paid 90 bucks for myself (1 person) and this was nowhere near 90 bucks!! I do not recommend going here ever ever again. A complete waste of my time and money. Wine selection wasn't great either.
(1)Tami B.
My husband and I went to Wildfire to celebrate our 3 year wedding anniversary. Everyone we talked to said that Wildfire is excellent so we went in with high expectations. They did not disappoint! Everything was amazing. We went on a busy Saturday night and had a reservation, so we got a table right away when we arrived. It seemed like the wait was really long without one, so I recommend having a reservation. It was pretty loud, but probably because it was a really busy night. Even though it was busy our server was very attentive and friendly. The food is delicious! I had the crab and shrimp bisque to start and the beef wellington special. My husband had the French onion soup to start and the lamb chops with a sweet potato. Everything was really good. I also had a specialty cocktail with my meal which was delicious as well. I would definitely come back for another special occasion or for a drink. Even though it is somewhat of a splurge for dinner, it is very affordable considering it's a steakhouse.
(5)Bonnie P.
My boyfriend and I had a lovely dinner here last weekend. I had the prime rib and he had the strip steak. The food was really great and it definitely hit the spot. It's a nice restaurant, but not pretentious - very comfortable and cozy. We were dressed neat casual and didn't feel out of place at all. Great place to have a great meal.
(5)Gerhard G.
The food is to worth the money. It is way to expensive. The service it's so slow I had to wait almost 2 hours until I got me food.
(2)Kara Z.
I've always avoided Wildfire thinking it was too fancy or expensive for us, but we had a gift card so after checking out the reviews and the menu we decided to give it a try. We did feel a little different than many of the other people in the restaurant- not ordering wine, not asking a lot of foodie questions about the menu, not wearing business suits, etc. (We also felt different in a different way than the woman with the 2010 New Kids on the Block T-shirt but that's another story!) :) We started with the pretzel appetizer which came with cheese and honey mustard- very good, soft, more yeasty than usual. (We actually prefer the pretzel appetizers at Rock Bottom and at Lucky Monk but these were still tasty). We enjoyed the warm onion bread with butter they gave us when we sat down, and I was happy when the waiter asked if we wanted more instead of me having to ask. My husband ordered the stuffed burger- today's selection was a southwest burger- stuffed with pepper jack cheese with jalapenos and pico de gallo. It came with coleslaw, fries, ketchup and guacamole on the side. I ordered the Wildorf Salad (cute name) which was huge and had tons of stuff (spinach, romaine, apples, raisins, cranberries, celery, croutons, sunflower seeds) in it with an apple ranch dressing- very good. We couldn't resist the desserts as we watched them bring the big tray to all the tables. We tried the warm apple pie- it was OK but not our favorite. It had a crumbly buttery topping, not many apples, and was topped with a big scoop of vanilla ice cream and caramel sauce. The other desserts looked really good (though some looked pretty weird/fake on the tray that was sitting there all day). I like that you can order a full or half serving of dessert (we split half a serving and it was more than enough after a big meal). Their menu has more items than many of the other Lettuce Entertain You restaurants and they have options like sharing salads which is nice. You can make a reservation by calling or through the leye.com website. They recommended a reservation even at 5:00 on a weeknight (we're not as old as we sound) and by the time we were done there were tons of people waiting. Our server was attentive- quick with refills on drinks, checking in with us about how things were, timely with the check and appreciative after we paid. We found it striking how many people were working there. It seems like a well-oiled machine- many people doing different roles. There were people walking up and down the aisles almost constantly with a little pad of paper writing things down- we asked our server at the end and he said they are keeping track of the progress on each table so they can figure out seating and the wait time. That seemed like a good idea but was very obvious and we wondered the whole meal what they were doing- we've never seen a restaurant do that so openly before. Maybe it works for them. Anyway, we thought the food was good and the service was also good. We weren't particularly comfortable so probably won't go back often, but we're really glad we tried it and had a nice meal.
(4)Osiris V.
I can not believe they actually kept the reservation open. When we got there we didn't have to wait a MINUTE to be seated. Now a days, if you make a reservation, you're still waiting for 15 to 20 minutes. Went there for our New Years Eve meal...delicious. I had the three beef medallions, one horseradish crusted, one double baked potato crusted and one Parmesan crusted with a side of the Wild Rice. MMmmm mmm MM! :) My boyfriend had the New York Strip and their perfectly flavored mashed potatoes. We did have desert but I was too full to remember the name. lol The service was lacking in the beginning but then it got better as the night went on.
(4)Mike W.
It's a typical steak house. Flavor wise I think this chain has gone downhill. Everything was just blah and glistening with or swimming in butter/ oil. When it's that over the top it just doesn't make my mouth water. I know this place isn't supposed to be healthy, but come on. I also felt all the portions were way too big and the food is so heavy you just want to take a nap afterwards. The baked potato alone is like a 5 pound bowling ball! Instant diabetes!
(3)Mary N.
Great service, simple great food. You can't get better service anywhere else. It's managed well and you can see it in the staff. The food is beautiful. My husband loves the steaks here, I love the fish. The gluten free goat cheese dip is wonderful. Check it out. All Wildfire's are not the same.
(5)DAN D.
The food is decent at best. I got the macadamia nut halibut and my date got the fire grilled salmon. I wasn't really impressed with either. I had a bbq salmon at Champs that was half the price and twice as tasty. I've had plenty of fish over the years and there was just nothing special about it aside from the price, which is hefty. I'd rather go to Bonefish or Lincoln Whiskey Kitchen for a decent bit of fish.
(2)Lisa M.
I won't bore you with a food review, it seems like its all been said. We've been here several times and have never been disappointed by the service or the food. On our last occasion we had a reservation for four and checked in ten minutes early. We waited at the bar and after forty minutes had gone by, we checked to see if there was a problem. I think they forgot about us, and we were seated right away. Shortly after being sat, a manager came over and dropped off a margarita pizza for the inconvenience. We never complained or asked for anything, so it's nice when people can make amends without prodding. Thanks Wildfire.
(4)Tiffany G.
love love love this place!! The food is awesome and the service was great. thank you Cathy. see you soon
(5)Arlene G.
ive only been 2 the schaumburg location so my girl & i decided 2 try this one. i remember the food being really delicious & i wasnt disappointed with this visit either! i had the sampler of 3 types of meat - 1 porkchop, 1 lambchop & 1 filet. all 3 were sooooooooo delicious! i also had a side of spinach which was also yummy! i wish i wasnt so greedy so that i had more 2 take home but i didnt. my girl had the lambchops & she loved them as well. we also tried the apple pie a la mode 4dessert & it was pretty good 2! i dont even think i had room 4 it but my girl wanted 2 get it so of course i had 2 try it! anytime i want some fine dining & great food i know i will get it here!
(5)Javier B.
Spectacular filet medallion steaketts. Sit back and enjoy the food.
(5)Christine S.
I love Wildfire and have reviewed a couple of them so I'll keep this brief and specific to this location. I highly recommend making reservations, ESPECIALLY during the holiday season (yes, make a reservation for any night of the week, trust me). Monday is 1/2 price bottle of wine night. Take advantage of that. :) The food always rocks, no matter which one you go to. Enjoy!
(4)Brandy W.
Quite good! We took my parents for an evening out-- especially nice since we had a $50 gift card to try it! Friends told us this was the best restaurant in the "Lettuce Entertain You" group (never heard of it until now), so we obviously chose to head there. First, I have to say how much of an idiot I am so no one else makes the same mistake. We walked into the Reel Club (lower level restaurant) thinking we're at Wildfire. We're seated and thinking about why the menu was so different... then the waitress introduced herself and welcomed us to the Reel Club! Eek! We had to leave the table, grab our coats that were checked, and headed to Wildfire upstairs. So embarrassing. We had to sit in the bar at Wildfire but since we could order full menu at the high-top tables in the bar, we chose that rather than waiting. I was huuuungry. Our waitress was nice--not crazy accommodating and never checked back on our meals (I wanted BBQ sauce for the fries. I know, weird), but she wasn't terrible either. We ordered: Waldorf salad with chicken added, BBQ chicken, homemade veggie burger, and ribeye medallions with mushrooms. Everyone loved their meals. I am always trying to find a good veggie burger and this rated about an 85-90% on a scale... J Alexander is still better. It could've used slightly more seasoning to make it AMAZING. My husband ordered a side with his meal and chose to upgrade to the cheddar stuffed potato because we heard awesome things about it from our friends. Though we don't LOVE stuffed potatoes, it was by far the best we've ever had. Which means... it must have so much butter, sour cream, cheese and fatty goodness in it. We were all pleased and meals were about $10-$20. Our bill came to $70 for 4 full meals and we were all stuffed leaving the place. We enjoyed it very much and would return. Just please... don't make the same mistake as we did and walk into the wrong restaurant. AH!
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