Love their food, I'm never disappointed. Service is always on point!
(5)
Jack L.
We went there to celebrate our 11th year in practice and were very impressed. The decor warm and inviting, the ambiance loud and celebratory, the food tasty and creative, and the service attentive but a bit slow. We also ordered drinks and dessert and nothing disappointed us. We will definitely return.
(4)
Arlene G.
The food is so good here I wanted to come back again the next day! I went with a few people and I tried all their foods too. There was not one dish that I didn't like. I also like the fireplace in the restaurant cuz it gives it a nice home-like feel.
(5)
Gregg L.
Spent another wonderful time at Wildfire during the week. I made the reservation online without a hitch, and even got a U-shaped booth I requested. Awesome food combined with half-price wine on Mondays make this an absolute hit. The steaks were great tasting and cooked perfectly. The twice-baked cheese potatoes are excellent!
(5)
Mel T.
Good place to have a steak in this area. I love the porterhouse. It can be really crowded, especially on Friday / Saturday nights, so you may want to call in advance.
(4)
C C.
Excellent food, beautiful venue, good banquet space, and wonderful specials. If you're a steak lover... Go for the porterhouse! Seared to perfection, and soft enough to not need the knife. They also offer an excellent space for meetings. We used to bring out company here when we were only 75 strong, and this was a perfect venue for it. Once we doubled in size we started utilizing in-house catering, but we send all of our offsite meetings to this location.
(5)
Elisabeth C.
I was craving a steak sandwich, so popped in to Wildfire for lunch one day. I couldn't turn down their french onion soup, which unfortunately meant that I only had room for a few bites of the sandwich, but, even so, it made a great dinner. Exactly what I wanted.
(5)
Elizabeth P.
Excellent service and excellent food. I noticed over time the portion sizes have gotten smaller, but the food is very tasty. The macadamia crusted Halibut was outstanding. It's seasonal so I get it when I can. I would recommend skipping the coconut banana cream pie. It was not what I expected and tasted like vanilla pudding on crust. Spend your calories and money on another dessert. Our waitress was very helpful and delightful.
(4)
Amy W.
Food was good, but pumpkin pie needs work! Very bland!
(3)
Keith S.
I wanted to go someplace nice for our wedding anniversary and I knew that my wife enjoyed Wildfire and we hadn't been there in a while. I had made a reservation, but I wasn't sure if we'd be able to get in since we saw people waiting outside when we got there. To my relief we were seated instantly. We both ordered sodas because my wife is pregnant and I'm driving, but our waiter didn't blink an eye at that fact. He gave us the specials and got us our drinks. We ordered the mussels for our appetizer, and they were some of the best I've ever had. There wasn't any crunch to them, and they came apart from the shell easily. I ordered the NY Strip with the Parmesan crust, and my wife ordered the trio with a side of cream spinach. I usually order food medium well, but I ordered my steak medium because I know that steak places like this know how to make a medium steak properly. It was cooked to perfection with just the right amount of browning and juices. Usually I cut off any fat there might be on any meet, but I didn't have to with this steak. Each of my wife's trio tasted great as well. Both of our meals included a side as well, which is nice compared to places where each side is extra. We ordered dessert and there were plenty of choices to choose from. I ordered the chocolate chip cookie sundae while my wife ordered the key lime pie. Both were generous and delectable. The price of the meal was very reasonable. I was actually happily surprised at the amount of the bill. If you are at this location, ask if Stanford is available to be your waiter. I was incredibly impressed with his attentiveness. He asked us how we were doing without being annoying, brought us drink refills much earlier than expected, and definitely knew the menu and had excellent recommendations.
(5)
G E.
Excellent food, nice atmosphere can not go wrong with there menu choices. The steaks, chicken, burgers are my favorites. Expect a wait time and a healthy bill.
(5)
Jean D.
This place is ALWAYS crowded. Even with a reservation you usually end up waiting about 20 minutes before you get seated and once you sit down it is so loud you can't hear the people @ your table unless you are almost shouting @ them unless you are lucky enough to get a booth. I understand the reason why it is so busy is because it is near Woodfield Mall and the food is pretty decent but when I go out to eat and pay the prices that they charge here I want to be able to enjoy the company of the people I am with. That to me is impossible if I can hear everyone's conversations other then the one I'm trying to have.
(3)
Noelia G.
My husband, son, MIL and I went here for dinner. We've been here a couple of times and it doesn't get old. Appetizers: Chicken & Portobello Mushroom Skewers, Roasted Sea Scallop Skewers and Crab Crusted Stuffed Shrimp. The crab crusted stuffed shrimp was not that good, so I don't think we'll be ordering that again. Entree: New York Strip w/Parmesan crust, New York Strip w/Horseradish crust, Filet Mignon and Angus Burger. Dessert was Chocolate Pretzel Ice Cream Sundae and Coconut Banana Cream Pie. Delicious!!! I would highly recommend a reservation as we went on a Saturday w/reservation and other customers were given a 3 hour wait.
(5)
Shailesh J.
I love the ambiance and decor at Wildfire This is the second time I am coming to wildfire.. Earlier I had been to wild fire Lincolnshire and it was an average experience..I generally love the corn cakes they serve during lunch ... and i though i would get the same for dinner ... well for dinner they serve bread...I reached during happy hours to try half price appetizers after 9.00 pm....I got seated in the regular area and was then moved to bar area after ordering appetizers as the specials are only available at bar side area ... We ordered oven roasted crab cakes (was quite good ) lobster crusted rack of shrimp ( was average) roasted sea scallop skewers...( awesome.......would love to visit again to try the same)... chicken sausage pizza (average infact it was something different ain't sure whether it was the crust that was different ..but pizza was a tad below average )... overall a good place to visit... Would definately visit again during happy hours...wish they had a few more televisions in the bar area... No comments on dinner entrees as I didn't try any ....
(3)
Jason B.
The first day I went had the Filet which was good but slightly over cooked. However I returned two days later and had the special of the day which was the Bison Meatloaf with brown gravy with mushrooms and a stuffed baked potato. This meal was phenomenal!!! I would totally recommend it. The next time I return to Schaumburg I will definitely be back at wildfire!!
(4)
Tiffany P.
Love wildfire. Never been disappointed. I always get the same thing though. It's just that good. The fillet mignon trio with blue cheese, horse radish and Parmesan crusted tips. The drink flights are fun too. I've tried the wine and martini flights. Atmosphere is nice and little more upscale. A great date night spot.
(5)
Ryan E.
Solid! What's not to love about Wildfire? I'm located out in Buffalo Grove and I go to this one if we can't get reservations at the Lincolnshire location. Usually easier to get in. Great food, affordable prices (for a steakhouse), and good atmosphere.
(5)
Kristine N.
Great service. Had the seafood platter which came with salmon (perfectly cooked and very flavorful), scallops (really big and delicious), and a crab cake which I'm usually not a fan of but was crispy and so good. Friend had the 3 steak filets with 3 different crusts and seemed to really enjoy it. The mashed potatoes are so smooth and buttery, which is pribably horrible for me but couldn't help it. They gave me a complimenatry birthday desert which was a flourless chocolate cake, would never order this normally, it was interesting but the texture was odd.
(4)
Nita W.
Sigh. We live over an hour away and couldn't wait to go back again. Unfortunately our experience this time can't even compare. Thumbs down for our waitress. No smiles...no friendliness. At one point she came and stood by the table...looked at us...didn't say anything...and walked away. Awkward. We got pretty much the same food as last time since it was soooo memorable. My filet and my husband's lobster was not quite the same. Still good, but it was more tender the first time. Our table last time was a booth in the main dining room. Loved it...got to see the kitchen and all the action going on with other diners. This time we sat in a dungeon like room at a small table. Our view was watching very bored waiters in a corner looking out the window, playing with the shades, and talking amongst themselves. Not really great for a couple out for a romantic birthday dinner.
(3)
Tina L.
I can't help it, I'm a sucker for bone-in ribeyes. So if I'm going to get a nice birthday meal at a place like Wildfire, I'm going to go with my go-to bone-in ribeye! Can't go wrong with what usually comes out with the perfect amount of marbling and juiciness (if it's cooked right to medium). The wine flight is perfect when pairing with a meat dish. We got the "small" salad (to balance out all the meat) but it's HUGE. I could eat a quarter of that for my lunch, no joke. We also ordered this seafood trio called the "Avalon" which had crab cake, bacon-wrapped scallops, and salmon. I tried a little bit of each, but I ended up focusing mostly on my delicious juicy steak. Not sure if I mentioned to you guys how much I love my steak. ;) They brought out a chocolatey dessert with a lit candle for my bday. It was thoughtful because they did this based on a note that was written when reservations were made online. I like that they pay attention to those kind of things and try to make the celebration a little more special that way. Overall, a great experience for a special birthday dinner!
(4)
Jen P.
Everything you expect from a somewhat upscale dining experience. Great service. Try the chopped salad and roasted vegetable side.. Our table had various versions of the filet and the halibut special. Everyone gave it a thumbs up!
(4)
Alex R.
Our poor service last time was due mostly to our horrible server, but the management has since stepped up to the plate to make things right. The general manager contacted me to offer his apologies, which I certainly appreciated. To make up for the service, he sent us complimentary gift certificates for use at a future visit to Wildfire. He also offered to personally take care of our reservation as well as give us an in-person apology. Update to follow after our next visit.
(3)
Jeff W.
I have a strict belief that no man should order a salad. Well, that is unless you order the Wildfire chopped salad. It's the holy grail of all salads and defies everything I used to believe about them. Loaded with roasted chicken, avocado, tomatoes, blue cheese, bacon, scallions, corn, tortilla strips all tossed with citrus lime vinaigrette. Tip: If you get this to go, ask for extra dressing. The small portion is enough for lunch for 2 days so well worth the $14 (including tax). I've spent $14 for much shittier meals... but please don't tell anyone I ordered the salad.
(4)
Christina C.
The food is outstanding. One of my favorite places to go to. The ONLY reason I am giving it 4 stars instead of 5 is because the last few times there was a older lady as a hostess there. She was rude and customer service is everything to me. The owner needs to keep the girls in the front young and polite. And if this older blonde lady is a owner, stay in the back and collect your money. If she's not an owner then get rid of her. She's not eye candy and when she opens her mouth it makes it that much worse. Thank god the server was awesome and the food is delicious!
I have to say that I was completely blown away by the service here. I helped a friend of mine plan a small get together here for her boyfriends birthday. My friend called to make a reservation for 7pm on a Friday night and she added no special instructions when she called. It was kind of a surprise for the birthday boy and we were all going to arrive early so he would be surprised all of his friends were there to have dinner with him. When I walked in the door it was extremely busy but we were greeted by the hostess right away. I explained to her that we were there for our reservation but we were still waiting on the birthday boy and his girlfriend and that it was a surprise. She was ON IT. She took us to our table which was in the leopard room! I didn't even know this room existed! It was just a small private room with one table for 8. We were a little blown away because nobody requested this and the room was pretty cool. She also gave us a pager so when the birthday boy arrived we would know he was coming. When the pager went off we knew he was there and we were all ready to great him with a "Surprise!". He was totally blown away that we had planned all of this for him. In reality, however, we didn't plan much, it was the hostess that made everything completely special. I've been to a lot of nice places and have never received this kind of service from a hostess before. I also have to say that the waiter was fantastic. He was funny and knew when we needed something and when to leave us alone. We had two surprise guests and he went and got them extra chairs so they could sit with us. He brought out cake with candles for the birthday boy and we all sang happy birthday. When he found out that there was another birthday person in the room he brought out another cake with candles and we all sang happy birthday again! It was a hoot and the waiter really went all out to make everything fun and special. I want this review to be completely about service but I do have to say the food here is, and I'm sure always will be, fantastic. That being said, the level of service here is what makes this place stand above all of the other steak houses in the area. In the future I don't even want to try another place because I've been spoiled by Wildfire.
(5)
Jessica S.
Based on the strong reviews, I expected much more. Instead, the skirt steak's only flavor came from the garnish of grilled onions, and the bread was stale and tasteless. Everything was under-seasoned and improved with just a dash of salt. The best part of the meal was the peanut butter and chocolate torte for dessert. Beats Applebees, and that's about it.
(2)
Taylor M.
I know Wildfire is a chain... and I usually don't like going to chains... but there is something about the Lettuce Entertain You restaurants that keep me coming back time and time again. Wildfire is one of the LEY restaurants that I frequent. I think what keeps me coming back is the Stormy Night martini. It is like liquid candy kids... I can throw 'em back all night! Since I have been here a myriad of times, I have tried a multitude of dishes and martinis (but I always end up wishing I got the Stormy Night). My favorite items on the menu are the Chopped Salad and the Filet Mignon. Service is always fantastic. Even though Wildfire is usually super crowded, I never have to wait that long for a table and never feel rushed to finish my meal. I have also dined in the bar area. Sometimes I go here with girlfriends during the week for Happy Hour, where we order martinis and can enjoy some half price appetizers. I am now a huge fan of the fried calamari. I am very picky about my calamari, but now Wildfire is using FRESH calamari... so it is no longer tough and chewy. I think I am going to have to take advantage of the Happy Hour menu more often now!
(4)
S D.
Good service, good food, pricey.
(4)
Todd L.
I've been to Wildfire many times, both this location and the downtown location. I've never had a bad experience. The service is impeccable and the food is always top notch. Great steaks with the option of adding one of their amazing crusts, the rotisserie chicken is also a winner. The dishes aren't overly imaginative but all tasty and executed well.
(4)
Nichole C.
I had high expectations for Wildfire based on reviews, word-of-mouth recs, and my birthday high, but I just wasn't impressed. Don't get me wrong, I like a lot of things about this place, but overall, it's just another steakhouse. Pros: 1. Decent menu. There's a wide range of prices and a variety of foods for every kind of 'vore. 2. Good deals on bottles of wine on Mondays and weekday happy hour specials for apps. 3. The place is beautiful...if you care about ambiance, you'll love it here. 4. Most of the food was pretty good. The pretzels are amazing, the salads and soups are great, and if you like charred steaks, those were good too. But... Cons: 1. Our server was not very pleasant. She did the bare minimum to get by. She wasn't BAD but she wasn't GOOD either. (Honestly, it didn't seem like ANYONE working here tonight had ANY personality whatsoever. Maybe that's a prereq for working here?) 2. The bison burger trio was bleh. I ordered it medium and they were totally raw in the middle, the fries were just okay (kind of greasy and overcooked), and the ketchup that came out with it was all gelled over. Ew. I didn't send it back because I'm not that guy, AND I was kind of full from all the other crap I already ate. Plus, they were only $13. Whatev. 3. The 'craft beer' flight (and total craft beer selection) is laughable, man. Laughable.
(3)
Celine B.
We received gift cards for the lettuce chain restaurants and decided to try Wildfire out over lunch. First, although the restaurant was half empty they wouldn't give me the table until the 2nd guest arrived and didn't tell me that in a nice way. Then the wait for the food was on the long side for lunch - 25min for a medium-rare burger and ribs. The ribs were really good though and the bread of the burger was heaven-ish. We then had to wait another 10+min for the check: Everything just seemed to take a little too long, especially given that the restaurant wasn't that full. And then they just made it a little complicated with us wanting to pay with gift cards and wanting to enroll in their program, but we wouldn't get points because we weren't paying with actual money and a lot of back and forth claryfing how to handle these exceptional circumstances. We have quiet a bit left on the gift card but I think we'll try the other restaurants first before considering returning to Wildfire.
(2)
Natalia G.
Came here after a conference and I was pleasantly surprised. We went around 2pm so it wasn't busy since it was in between lunch and dinner. I had the halibut special which was amazing and another person got the full stack of ribs. Both were fantastic meals. Ambiance was nice, very spacious and the staff was friendly. The only thing negative, hence my 4 stars, I found a huge chunk of food stuck on the inside and outside of the menu (looked like potatoes) I was a little turned off but wiped it off and moved on. I would recommend.
(4)
Ericka L.
I'd just like to add a few stars for their freakishly delish cornbread starter. So much more exciting and yummy than some stupid, dry, day-old bread!
(4)
Michael H.
Place looks cool. Went here with a group that limited the food being served. Unfortunately none of the GF options were available and the salads were all served with croutons in them already. The scallops were dry and remarkably tasteless for scallops. Salmon was overlooked and dry. The double stuffed potato turned out to be GF and was not bad. GF flour-less chocolate cake was really rich, but was the best part of the entire meal.
(3)
Kristina S.
I have been to Wildfire countless times and each visit has been excellent. My husband and I had our first date here, we got engaged here, and most recently in March we had our wedding reception here! The staff were very professional and went above and beyond what I was expecting. I got to enjoy my own wedding reception which was amazing! Will definitely be back, probably many many times.
(5)
Jill M.
While the atmosphere is definitely fun with it's modern rich colors, stonework, and period theme, the room was really loud. The food was good, three of us had the petite filet and they had good flavor and were very tender, however, one was a bit over-done. The cedar planked salmon was flavorful, juicy. The apple dessert was delicious. Overall the food was really good, what you would expect for the money, but not impressive. The service was fair. We had to look for our server more than once. I wouldn't go back. For a high-end meal I'd go to Morton's, or spend a bit more for Ruths Chris.
(3)
Valerie W.
The fam took me out to celebrate my birthday early this year, and Wildfire was the destination. What began as a comedy of errors, to the point of laughable, ended up being a pretty good experience... which is why we still get three stars here. I made a reservation using opentable for 5 people on Saturday night at 7:45. We were seated in the bar at a corner booth, which I was a little confused about, but I guess that's what they had reserved for us. The bar was very crowded and noisy, not what I was hoping for for my birthday dinner. It took our server almost ten minutes to greet us (my sister generally times these things for her own amusement) and when he did, he brushed past so quickly that we didn't even catch his name. He didn't smile, and wasn't friendly. When he did come back, he seemed extremely disinterested in his job. No smiles. No vocal tone. "Welcome to Wildfire, do you want a drink?" We ordered drinks, and when he came back "Do you have any questions to ask me?" My dad asked a question about the ribeye medallions al forno, and the server described them. My dad decided after the description that he would need a few minutes to decide on a different item. We ordered appetizers (braised short rib ravioli and wildfire mussels.) A few minutes later, the waiter comes back and looms ominously over our table. Clearly, he is rushing us, because he wants to turn the table as many times in the evening as possible for a profit. We begrudgingly place our orders: A hamburger with fries, medium rare. Cedar plank salmon with au gratin potatoes Braised short ribs (comes with root veggies and mashed potatoes) Ribeye, medium rare, with sweet potato Ribeye medallions al forno, medium rare with mushrooms. The appetizers came out almost immediately and everyone enjoyed them. I had finished my glass of wine. The waiter came by, did not ask if I'd like another. Just as I had put the last mussel in my mouth, a swarm of bussers came, whisked our appetizer plates away and our entrees were on the table. When I say this guy wasn't wasting any time, I wasn't kidding. We all looked at each other, confused. As soon as plates were down, my dad sent his back because the fries were cold. When it came back, the burger was also cold, but he didn't want to send it back again. My sister's short ribs were inedible. Three small pieces, 2 all fat, one dry and tough. She sent it back, and the server didn't offer to get her something else for about another five minutes. When she said no, he didn't even try to persuade her. The salmon and steaks were good. The side dishes could've been hotter. The ribeye medallions were explained to my dad completely incorrectly (my boyfriend ordered them.) The manager, Stephanie, came over to speak with us, and assured us that the burger and short ribs would be taken care of. She acknowledged that she had seen the short rib plate, and this was not what we should expect from Wildfire. The server remained absent, however, the bussers were prominent. Specifically, stacking glasses and silverware rollups on the ledge right behind my dad, and reaching over him to grab for them. Finally fed up, my dad called Stephanie over again and explained. She was horrified. We could absolutely tell. At that point, my dad explained that the whole meal had been a joke from the service to the food to the bussers. Stephanie was great to work with, and made everything right for us. She assured us that all of the issues we mentioned had already been addressed, and that they would certainly never happen again. She obviously takes a lot of pride in her job and her restaurant. Her and my dad exchanged business cards, and he told us if we ever need help with a reservation to contact her directly in the future. I generally really do enjoy Wildfire, and will return, just maybe not to the Schaumburg location. So Mr. Melman... if you're listening... Stephanie, the manager at Wildfire Schaumburg, was EXCELLENT. The server who was in the bar on 4/14 whose name he didn't give, was not.
Overpriced, over hyped. More fat than meat on my Prime Rib. Double baked potato extremely dry. Great service though. Our waiter was great.
(2)
Maddy K.
It was good! They seated us in a corner right behind the door, so we were really isolated from anyone else. Some people may like that, we didn't, but that's all personal preference. The cornbread they brought out was really good. I don't usually like cornbread but it was great. My mom said her chicken was too tough, and my veggie burger was a bit burnt, but my sister loved the fish and my dad liked his meal too. For some reason he is incapable of ordering straight off the menu; they were really good about accomodating his pickiness though. The side of roasted vegetables was DELICIOUS, I would go back just for that. Our server was awesome and really attentive, he brought out a little chocolate cake for my sister's birthday. I would definitely go back but I would order something different, for sure.
(4)
Lloyd M.
I have been trying all the Chicago steak houses and was near WIldfire today so decided to stop in. I wasn't expecting them to match up with the bigger names but I had a great experience. Ordered the bone-in ribeye, normally a great cut but hard to differentiate. They did by having a perfect char on it but still making it medium rare as I ordered. Also tried the broccoli, which has a nice lemon vinaigrette but at the end of the day it is still broccoli and the steak is what earned the 5 starts.
(5)
John S.
Absolutely loved it, great service, the cornbread is an absolute must its sooo good! The burgers are top notch!
(5)
Megan T.
I freaking LOVED Wildfire so I'm so bothered that I just heard from my friend who took us out that she was charged $812 instead of $112. The waiter was attentive but he was NOT worthy of a $700 tip. It turned her weekend into one heck of an unnecessary headache. Edit: It was 2-stars. A third star was earned when Wildfire emailed me to apologize. :) Nice going, Wildfire! :)
(3)
Katie C.
I've been using Wildfire at Schaumberg for corporate dinners for several years and we're always completely satisfied with our experience. From reservation to the end of dinner, every aspect is taken care of in a professional manner and guests are always happy with the service and the food. Thanks to the people at Wildfire for always making us look good to our clients!
(4)
Jennifer M.
My Dad turned 70 on Wed, Feb 15. When I asked him where he wanted to go for dinner, he chose the Chicago Prime in Schaumburg. You'd think we'd obey his request in honor of his birthday. My Sister vetoed it for not having a kids' menu. We made dinner reservations at the Wildfire weeks in advance for Sat, Feb 18 at 5:30p. If you procrastinate, you're not going to get the desired date and time. When we walked in, the reception and bar were packed with people being told about a 2-hour wait for a table. Egads! In case you're wondering, it's not this bad when you go during the week. My problem is, I don't deter from the petite New York strip ($25.95) when I go to a steakhouse. Jason ordered the giant Porterhouse ($33.95) for the first time anywhere. We shared our choices for sides of cheddar double stuffed potato ($2.95), broccoli in herb butter (included) and mushroom caps ($2.95). No steak should go without its au jus. The kids ordered chicken fingers and fries with iced water. I look forward to the day when their palates mature for a more sophisticated meal of steak and seafood. I won't bore you with what the rest of my party ordered. No one complained and no leftovers remained. As we wrapped up the dinner course, our Server arrived alone with a complimentary dessert for my Dad and we quietly sang, "Happy Birthday" to him. I don't have any criticisms about where we were seated, the wait, the service, the white wine or food. Unfortunately, we didn't save the best for last. Jason and I shared the skillet cookie a la mode with chocolate topping. I expected the cookie to be warm and moist but it was cool and crisp. I got home and thought my heart was going to pound out of my chest. I'll have to think twice before ordering a twice baked potato and dessert on the same night. Let this be a lesson to anyone sensitive to sugar or caffeine. I learned the hard way about the side effects of a baked potato: Potatoes virtually metabolize into pure glucose (real sugar). French fries are harder to digest but baked potatoes are very easy to digest and metabolize. This is why baked potatoes are at the top of the Glycemic Index. You're basically guaranteeing a massive sugar rush along with a sugar crash. If you normally don't have sodas or much sugary snacks, it'll compound the effect.
(3)
Jay V.
Perfection. Service. Food. Food quality. Menu. Ate there twice in one week. Lunch and a Dinner. Food quality was very similar during a dinner rush as it was for a late lunch. Turkey Burgers are the Shiznit here.
(5)
Chelle L.
This restaurant was a total hit with our group. We dined on a busy Saturday night. The fiance and I don't eat gluten or dairy, and they had a huge selection of dishes that we were able to eat. Our server was awesome and knew exactly which dishes off of the gluten free menu also contained dairy, and if she didn't she went to go check. The food was absolutely amazing. Had a prime rib that was cooked to perfection, a delicious BBQ rubbed sweet potato, and some scallop skewers with apricot sauce that were seriously out of this world. Would have given you 5 stars if we didn't have to wait a half hour for our reservation, which suckered me into another glass of wine and another $12!
(4)
Suzan K.
Been to Wildfire several times before but this time, we had the worst service ever. It probably was because our server knew she was guaranteed her 18% gratuity for a group of 6 people. Sad part is that we had 5 adults and an infant so the restaurant counts the infant (even though not eating) as the 6th person so they can automatically charge the 18% gratuity. Don't get me wrong, if service is good, I wouldn't mind even giving 20% but you have to earn that. We asked for more bread when we ordered our food and she finally brought it out after we asked the gentleman who brought our entrees out that we would like more bread. Really? And did I mention that water was never refilled until our entrees were cleared off the table? We had 2 people order steaks at our table, 1 was medium and 1 was medium rare, and our server switched them. Is it that hard to get the steaks correct? HORRIBLE SERVICE On a side note, we went to Olive Garden recently with a group and the servers were guaranteed their 18% gratuity but service was great there. The servers were attentive and always asking us what else we needed. Seems like service is better at restaurants where we pay less money at. It's sad that there isn't better service at higher end restaurants.
(1)
Sangram S.
Went here about 2 weeks ago with some friends for dinner...This place is crazy!! Great ambiance and energy. It was a Tuesday night, was still packed to capacity. We spent about a half hour in the bar, enjoyed both my drinks (kamakazi and vodka with tonic). All our drinks came very promptly, the barmen was super efficient. We were seated for dinner at the exact time as our reservation. For appetizers Bacon wrapped Scallops - Loved this the scallops were cooked just right. Plus anything wrapped in bacon is heavenly!! Calamari - Good... fried calamari and beer went well Crabcakes - This was alright. Could not really get the crab meat flavor Chicken skewers - This was done more on an asian style sort of a satay with a soy based sauce. Very good. Wildfire chopped salad - Crazy good...we all went for seconds and thirds...I think the tortilla strips did the trick. Main course Petit filet mignon - I had a bite..cooked just right cedar plank salmon - the glaze really complemented the fish coconut shrimp - this was a big let down. The shrimp was nicely butterflied and batter fried but the coconut sauce seemed sort of too synthetic in flavor, did not go too well as a dip. :(. We ordered roasted vegetables as a side...went well with the food. This place is quite huge and has a high energy feel. The seating is distributed into zones and levels which gives each group a sense of individual space. I loved this place...was my first time here and will surely come back for more. In terms of cuisine it has a little something for everyone, not just restricted to a specific cuisine and a great variety of choices. Our server was great and helped us with the ordering as well. Overall...great food, good ambiance and stellar service.!!
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Olive S.
I was here a few weeks ago. It was definitely worth the hour long wait to get a table. I got the Ribeye steak and a creme brulee for dessert. I think there was a side, and I vaguely remember some really good bread, but once I saw the ribeye, all that just faded into the background. The steak was tender, flavorful, and melt-in-your-mouth delicious. For the price, you're definitely getting what you're paying for. I had to give this one 5 stars because the steak was so good.
(5)
Cristie F.
I frequent Wildfire on somewhat of a regular basis - both for dine-in and carry out. For the most part, Wildfire has got it together. I've had a few snafus along the way, but nothing major. The food is great, the service is great, and the prices are fair for the quality of dishes Wildfire serves. ::My Recommendations:: - Wood Oven Baked Pretzels with sharp beer cheddar & honey mustard sauces ((YUM)) - Braised Short Rib Ravioli - to die for. - Roasted Beet & Goat Cheese Salad - Filet Mignon ((Duh)) - Braised Short Ribs Personally, I've never been a fan of the signature crusts for the steaks. For me, it ruins the meat. If I'm going to gorge myself with a piece of beef, I want to savor every last bite - without the overpowering of parmesan, horseradish, or blue cheese. Not to mention, those flavors don't really thrill me. Service has always been great with the exception of one carry-out experience. I had placed an order to be ready for a specific time, and when I got there to pick it up, my steak hadn't even been cooked yet. Now, I understand they had the best intentions to make sure I received a just-cooked steak. The reality is, it caused me to be late since I was on my way to class that evening. Kind of annoying. Other than that, service is fast and friendly. The one downside to Wildfire is their lack of vegetarian options. Aside from a few salads and appetizers, the only option is a veggie burger. It would be nice to see a few other options added to the menu.
I've always been a fan of Wildfire. I go to the one in Oak Brook more often than this one since that one is closer to home. We came here to celebrate my friend's birthday. It was a group of 10. We had reservation at 830pm, however, we didn't get seated until 8:45pm. We did arrive 20 minutes early hoping we can get seated early. The hostess told us it would only be a few minutes before they can get us our table. I guess the few minutes was really 40 min later. Our waitress was very nice. I like the atmosphere, just like any other Wildfire. I ordered the Avalon combo which consisted of salmon, bacon wrapped scallops, crab cakes, and 1 side of the au gratin potatoes. The crab cakes was okay, salmon was okay, potatoes were okay...the best was the bacon wrapped scallops. I like the variety of food with this combo plate, but I didn't find the taste and food as good as I expected. My husband ordered the Savoy which consisted of lamb chop, pork chop, and filet mignon with 1 side of mashed potatoes and he ordered a side of mushroom caps. His filet mignon was overcooked - to me I thought I was having a cut of chicken instead of steak. He did like his lamb chop and pork chop. It seems the rest of my friends enjoyed their food. One of my friends ordered the grilled steak salad.. it look big and good. I should've ordered the chopped salad, but just didn't think it was right to order salad at a steak and chops place. But next time for sure I will order the salad! I was going to order the roasted sea bass, but I didn't, The birthday boy did order it. He liked it but said it was a bit too salty. I gave this place a 4 star because I felt I just ordered the wrong food for me. Everyone else seem to enjoy their food on their table minus the filet mignon that was overcooked.
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Tony T.
I'm not sure what constitutes a 5 star restaurant, but WILDFIRE did everything right. EVERYTHING I ordered was delicious. I started with bacon wrapped scallops with an apricot sauce and "yes" I realize bacon is a +5 to any meal, but even still they were amazing. I then tried a filet and again delicious. I had the wild rice as my side and it didn't disappoint. I think the only think I didn't particularly care for is my martini selection. I don't know why, but I ordered a cherry martini. (I guess it sounded sexy to me.) Though it wasn't bad, it kinda tasted like cough syrup. I wasn't crazy about it. The dessert portions are big so I would suggest sharing or getting the half portions. It was a little more than I like to spend but the atmosphere was fun, lively and the service was great! I'll definitely return!
(5)
Roseanne S.
Went here last night for my anniversary. We were so surprised at how busy it was on a Wednesday! Didn't make reservations because we were not expecting that at all, so we had to wait 30-45 minutes for a table. Not bad. Had a drink in "the lounge" while we waited. $6 a pint, but they have Green Line on tap, so I can't complain. One weird but important thing about drinking in Schaumburg: you need TWO forms of ID when ordering a drink. This can be your license and a credit card. I found this a little strange, especially because I've had beer/wine at the Cheesecake Factory, Ruby Tuesdays, Unos, etc-All in Schaumburg-and have never been asked for two forms of ID, but okay. The dining area is very nice. A little dark for ambiance. I ordered the Charred Ribeye Steak ($31) with mashed potatoes as my side. They bring onion bread to the table while you wait for your food. The steak was super delicious. It was a big boy, but I ate 95% of it, to which I'm sure my boyfriend was happy about, considering it was an expensive steak if you're used to going to Outback like me. Once you're done eating, they wait about 15 minutes for your food to settle before bringing a tray of desserts for you to choose from. They looked freaking delicious, but having just eaten a big girl steak, there was no way I could handle dessert, so I had to pass. Sad face. Overall, it was a good experience.
(4)
Suzy M.
Me and my bf go out to dinner fairly frequently. We love our fancy seafood and steak.. and have tried many different spots in the city and suburbs. The one restaurant we can agree gets it right every single time, is Wildfire. From the service, to the environment, to the drinks, to the food. Everything is outstanding each time. My personal recommendation is the bacon wrapped scallops appetizer, and the horseradish crusted filet mignon. Their wood roasted mushroom caps are delicious, and turned me from a life long mushroom hater to a die hard mushroom ADDICT!!!
(5)
Alexandra R.
Love this place! Really delicious food and wonderful service. Great if you wanna go for a nice dinner :) I've had their salmon and steak and they're both delicious. Their calamari is a MUST, absolutely amazing! I also really love their mashed potatoes :p My only complain is that it is a little pricey, however the quality of their food and service is outstanding and it is a petty nice place so it's understandable
(5)
Stacey W.
I don't always eat red meat, but when I do I eat Wildfire's filet mignon with a parmesan crust. Sorry. I had it stuck in my head and had to get it out of the way. On a more serious note, I really don't eat steak all that often. (Probably once a year. Debilitating stomach cramps from eating red meat will do that to a person.) We came to Wildfire because my boyfriend got his tax return and was begging me to go, so being the awesome girlfriend that I am, I agreed to go. Now I'm not a big drinker, but you absolutely HAVE to have a martini. It's really not even an option. Don't even bother looking at the rest of the drink menu. If you don't believe me, try the flight of them. It's well worth the $12, and I can almost guarantee that you'll be buying a full-sized martini after your flight. And then another. And then maybe you'll have to call a taxi to take you home because those suckers pack a punch. My personal favorites are the Stormy Night and the Blood Orange Cosmo. We had the wood oven baked pretzels with beer cheese for an appetizer. I adore a good pretzel and this one is definitely high on my list of favorites. The bread on the table was delicious (I think it was an onion bread?). I enjoyed my parmesan crusted filet so much that I didn't even care to ask how my boyfriend and his friend liked their meals. Drinks and food aside, our service was excellent and the staff couldn't be more awesome if they tried. We were walking out and noticed a sign on the counter that said Marriott on it. The only reason we even noticed it is because my boyfriend's friend is an IT for Marriott. We were kind of bummed because it said all Marriott employees and guests got a certain percentage (either 10% or 20%) off of the bill, and we had already paid. We were about to walk out when the woman at the front desk (who we later found out was a manager, her name is Sarah and she is my hero) asked if we paid in credit and said that she could take the percentage off for us if I gave her our receipt. Our $200-something bill dropped down to somewhere around $170. Awesome customer service like that makes me an instant lifetime fan! We will DEFINITELY be coming back!
(5)
Leo P.
The chopped salad is outstanding. The Avalan dish was even better. I celebrated a birthday at Wildfire. The flowers ordered on the table were on time. The service was excellent. The ambiance was perfect and the food was delightful. I come from a family of outstanding cooks, and let me tell you, my palette is still dancing. This place is a hidden gem and competes well with any top notch restraunt. Great job Wildfire. Very professional staff and clean restraunt. Perfect for any celebration. Ambiance is romantic and just right.
(5)
Kate C.
I love the food at Wildfire, but the service was a little lacking last night. We waited for a very long time to get the bill. The food is always excellent, however the service is very hit or miss.
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Ty A.
Awesome food service and cocktails. As good as it gets.
OVERPRICED! If you don't mind paying more for a meal that you can get for less, then you'll love this place. I mean it. SERVICE: Was excellent! Our waitress was friendly and attentive. FYI, the host won't seat you until your entire party is present. A couple of people in our group arrived 10 minutes after our reservation time, but they were still able to seat us right away. The starter bread was soft and full of flavor. MARTINI: POTENT!! H-O-L-Y crap...I usually don't support alcohol abuse, but I had to leave some behind. My Sapphire martini ($11) was delicious, but very strong. I wish they would offer a smaller portion. DINNER: 1. Chopped salad - This salad is HUGE and can easily feed 4. It was pretty tasty with roasted chicken, avocado, tomatoes, blue cheese, bacon, scallions, corn, tortilla strips tossed with citrus lime vinaigrette. 2. Blue Cheese Crusted Filet - I mean, it was a great piece of steak, but it wasn't $30 great. DESSERT: 1. Ice Cream Sandwich - The "cookie" part of this dessert was hard and kinda gross. It comes with 3 pieces, so it can easily be shared. I wouldn't order this again. 2. Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie - YUM!! The peanut butter part of this dessert is warm, gooey and delish. AMBIANCE: I love the decor and I really didn't notice the other people around us even though the restaurant was full. PARKING: The lot was pretty full, but we were able to find parking at the very back.
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Shaun S.
I've never had a bad time here. I usually go here for special occasions so I can "make it rain." I would have to get a 2nd job ifi went here regularly. I'm not saying that the prices are high, I actually think they are incredibly fare. I just like to get everything when I'm there because its all so good. Last time there I got a beer and martini flight, crab cakes, ribeye, and a desert. They were all absolutely fantastic. The ambiance of this place is very nice, I love it.
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Jennifer Q.
This was my first time to this location although I have dined at Wildfire before. My parents took my boyfriend out for a birthday dinner and we had an excellent time! Everyone enjoyed their food so much and my mom was especially pleased she could order a veggie burger since she is a vegetarian! Our server, Enrique, was as nice as can be, as well as the rest of the staff who were very, very friendly, polite and accommodating to our needs. Such a great experience -such a great menu. This is so convenient to my parent's house that this may be our new "go to" place when we get together! I highly recommend it!
(5)
Toni B.
I recently went to the Wildfire for a GNO for dinner and drinks. The service was semi-decent. I was a little disappointed! I LOVE pizza and have had their flatbread pizza before (which apparently they don't make), so I ordered their pan pizza, which was pretty solid overall. Their martinis are DELICIOUS! I ordered the wildberry and my girlfriends ordered the mango and a cucumber type martini, which were equally tasty! The staff was plesent and the food overall was good! No need for valet, there is ample parking on the sides and behind the building!
(4)
C H.
Not a cheap restaurant but not the most expensive either. Want to impress someone with a classy style and really scrumptious food - go to Wildfire. We get their carry out Cobb Salad (2 large ones) every pay day. I've had their Salmon and a couple other dishes and have never been disappointed. You might want to call ahead to make sure on a Friday or Saturday night there is not a long wait. Again, want to impress a business partner, a potential spouse, your new in laws - this is THE PLACE. Service can run slower, this isn't a fast food joint. If i won the State Lottery, I'd go here more often. Also, many people wear nice business attire or dress up but you can dine in style in nice jeans and a nice shirt just as well. When we have gone (dinner) more people dress up like you would for a business meeting. These folks have a real good chef that knows how to prepare good, fresh, high quality food.
(5)
Stephanie C.
This restaurant serves consistently good food and drinks. I have only been disappointed perhaps 2 times. Sometimes the steak is medium when you asked for medium rare. But generally they will prepare your food as you request. Their service is great! I'm a constant customer. They have just added some variety to their menu as of 2013, which is refreshing. The only con is due to them being a hot spot, sometimes the wait(for either carry-out or a seat) is longer than they say. That can get annoying if you need to be on somewhat of a schedule. Reservations are recommended for dinner. Lunch is better. But the wait for dinner is also a testament as to how good they are! P.S. For dessert, get the key lime pie. I have never had it made so well as at this restaurant!
(4)
Andrew P.
Our server Christi was phenomenal, the steak was cooked perfectly, and the desserts were decadent. Try the Elington combination. :)
(5)
Sherwin C.
A pretty solid restaurant with reasonable prices, good menu variety, and good service. The food is a hit and miss though, sometimes good, sometimes average, sometimes a bit salty. Given the price, I'd expect a bit more consistency but it's a pretty safe place for group dining. The fried calamari and scallop skewers are my favorite appetizers. Especially the scallops, which are jumbo sized and very juicy. Sandwiches were relatively solid although none of them really stood out to me. The Au gratin potatoes was pretty delicious. I prefer the prime rib over any of their steaks, otherwise lamb or pork chops. It is not really because the steaks aren't good but rather because of the inconsistent cooking I've gotten on them. If you do eat steak, generally you want to stick with a ribeye which contains a bit more fat in case the steak is a bit overcooked. The coconut shrimp on the menu is relatively good as well. Desserts are pretty good here as well, but nothing really to rave about.
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George K.
What can you say bad about wildfire food is always spot on and great! Any steak with Parmesan crust is omg good! Scallops wrapped in bacon with jelly sauce is a favorite app of mine even the baked French onion soup is awesome and very cheesy which I love. A little off topic but Their thanksgiving dinner they do every November is always great as well.
(4)
Ann P.
My husband and I and another couple went to Wildfire on a Saturday night. The restaurant was extremely crowded, but luckily, we had the forethought to make a reservation. Unfortunately, it still took us 30 minutes to be seated. (Hmmmm, but I still give 5 stars?) Once we were seated, our waiter, who was excellent, told us that they were going to give us an appetizer on the house for our wait. Ok, you made good. The next hour and a half, I enjoyed the best combination of food and service that I've had at a restaurant in a long time. We had ordered three appetizers, and when we received the bill, we noticed that the complementary appetizer was still on the bill. We readied ourselves to pay and were about to explain the error to our waiter when he came up and stated: "Wait! I think we forgot to comp the appetizer!" When he came back with the corrected bill, they had comped all three appetizers. So, they did a few things that I would consider "wrong" but they fixed them all so quickly without us even needing to complain. The food was wonderful, and the service was fantastic. (As for the food, I had a tilapia that was to DIE for!! I've been told that the Halibut is also out of the world.) We will be back.
(5)
Karen G.
You can always count on Wildfire for a great dining experience. Year after year, we continue to frequent Wildfire and never have a bad experience. Quality food, great service, lots of variety in food choices and consistency, which is worth it's weight in gold.
(4)
Robert S.
What an awesome restaurant. It's a shame the coat lady had to be such a b***h. This establishment deserves 5 stars but she caused me to bump it down to a 4. While waiting to be seated, I noticed a coat room right next to the waiting area. There was nobody in it, so I decided to take the coats of the people in my party and put them in the coat room. Upon leaving the coat room, I was literally yelled at by this nasty old lady saying that I'm not supposed to be in there. Well, if she would have been standing there like she's supposed to in the first place, I wouldn't have had to go in there by myself. Beside her, everything else was amazing. To start with, we ordered the chopped salad, which was absolutely wonderful, not to mention huge for an appetizer. For the main entree, I ordered the Beef Wellington with creamed spinach to accompany it. The beef was cooked to a beautiful medium-rare. The sauce was amazing and the puff pastry wasn't soggy from the juices. It was one of the best steaks I've ever had, and trust me I've had a lot of steaks. The atmosphere was quite nice as well. The restaurant interior is designed to resemble old-time Chicago. All in all, this place was a good restaurant, with the exception of the coat lady. Remember if you go there, do not try and hang your coat up by yourself, or you will be chewed a new a**hole. Who knows, maybe she's been canned by now.
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Jon A.
My family and I took my mother here for lunch; this past Mother's Day. The food and service was horrendous. My father and I both ordered the stuffed fish from the Special's Menu. Mine was improperly seasoned and bland; my father's was raw. Our server showed no concern nor was he apologetic. This restaurant is terribly over priced and for the quality of food served it is not worth it. Overall, a horrible experience.
(1)
Jack U.
Closer to 3.5 but not quite a 4. This rating is based on not meeting expectations for food, having a great atmosphere and decent staff. The food is good, however these steaks are not close to amazing. I can get a good cut (not Prime) and cook it as good. These are supposed to be Prime Steaks and there simply didn't seem to have that flavor. Our table shared the creamed spinach and the au gratin potatoes. Again, good, but nothing unique or special about it. The atmosphere is wonderful. Big tables, white table cloth, 20s motif and their martinis were very good. The staff were friendly and very attentive. My only complaint is that at a place of this caliber, they should know their wines. Clear they do not. The waiter did not know Meritage and frankly wasn't familiar with the wines. For the area, I expect this is not a bad place however, when I see a highly rated place with 3 dollar signs ($$$), I am kind of expecting a little more.
(3)
Shawn F.
Okay- So, I went here today for my birthday. I have been here in the past as well. Start off with the drinks... I ordered the mango tini- FABULOUS. Yummy. Not super alcohol overload, but tasty. My boyfriend ordered the Stormy Night... that was not my cup of tea (SO SOUR... and I thought, GROSS) but he LOVED it. He thought it was one of the best drinks he has ever had. We ordered the mussels for an appetizer, they were HUGE. Way worth the 10 bucks we paid for them. Not to mention they were very tasty! My boyfriend had the lobster crab bisque. It was..ehhh okay. There was corn in it and some kind of bean.. could have done without that. Also, it was a little oily for my liking. For dinner, I had the New York Strip. I thought it was cooked very well. It was much bigger than I anticipated, but that is okay. Plenty was left to take home. I found that it was cooked very well and I completely enjoyed it! The boyfriend ordered Sword Fish. He wasn't much of a fan... Fun Fact-- Monday Nights are half price bottle of wine. If you order one of the cheaper bottles it is equivalent to the price of a martini! Quite the bargain! So why the 3 stars... well, our waitress sucked. She was efficient, I will give her that. However the WHOLE time we felt we were being rushed. Today is my birthday- and since its a Monday, I just wanted to make the most of it... the feeling of being rushed is a total buzz kill!
(3)
Ron S.
We have been to this Wildfire location at least 7-8 times. I've held off reviewing Wildfire to see if they maintain their consistency. The dining experience is consistently excellent. The only thing I can fault Wildfire on is their pacing - it's consistently (there's that word again) too fast. Last night, a party of 8 were in and out in 1 hour 20 minutes. I've had steaks, fish, pasta and it has all been well prepared. Last night, I ordered the Copper River Salmon, a fresh seasonal favorite of mine from Alaska. I usually make my annual pilgrimage for Copper River Salmon to Shaw's Crab House (another LEY enterprise) but decided to give Wildfire's version a try. It was grilled and offered with a sauce that was just a tad too sweet. No problem there as I was able to move it to the side and allow the rich flavor of the grilled salmon to come through. One of our party ordered the cedar-planked teriyaki salmon. I sampled it and found it tasty and perfectly prepared. My brother-in-law had the Bison filet (medium rare) and all I can say is "WOW!" More steak purveyors need to go beyond Bison burgers and offer a cut like this. Our server, Matt, was outstanding. The Wildfire crew work their tails off. (Yes, I know, partly to turn the table over.) Mat was very attentive and offered great dining and wine suggestions. As mentioned, there were 8 people in our party. Five consumed wine, beer or drinks and there were 3 non-drinkers. Three ordered salads or soup and two desserts were shared. We also had 4 sides among the table. The total bill with 18% gratuity was $415. I think that is pretty good value for the quality dining experience.
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SandJ K.
Went there with a work colleague. As usual the food was very good and as has been the case, the service was awful. Denny's flings food at you, Wildfire shouldn't. I almost felt that I had to eat as fast as I can to keep up and we were not just asked but pestered to decide etc. I literally was finishing my soup when someone slapped down the dinner. I have to say that I suspect that it was possibly because we weren't drinking alcohol but we had appetizer, main course, sides, dessert and coffee so ... I've been there before when someone hit one of our party in the head carrying chairs over them and last night it was a busboy that nearly had me go face first into my food when he crammed a giant tray onto his little holder thing and whacked me and my chair but good. Not so much as a "sorry". I know a restaurant needs to turn tables, but for those prices and given all the MANY choices very nearby...I think I'm going to move on unless my wife forces me there on a Thursday for duck. Seasons 52 is a couple doors down. Good or better food, equal wine choices, and a much nicer experience IMHO. UPDATE: Both the owner and general manager have gone out of their way to understand the experience I had and to give me the feeling that they will take what I offered as constructive feedback..and will do something about it. I was VERY impressed by their interest to follow up and will be going back for our duck end of October. THANKS Howard and Adam.
(4)
Sonia B.
Thank you Wildfire for living up to the hype! I have been wanting to come here for months now, but never had a chance to. My Valentine also wanted to come here, so I decided to make reservations at the Schaumburg location before our Cirque show at the Sears Center. The first thing I loved about Wildfire is the service. We got stuck in some expressway traffic (surprise surprise), and I was scared that we might lose our reservation. I called the restaurant right away, and informed them that we would be a few minutes late, and they said that it was no problem and they would get us seated right away when we arrived. Luckily, we were only 10 minutes late, and the hostess thanked me for calling to let them know, and as she promised, we were seated right away. Our server brought out fresh bread and water for us, and remained very attentive during the entire meal. I decided to order a wine flight, but he asked us for two forms of identification, weird right? We both had to give him our license and debit card. I thought that was a little excessive, but oh well. Anyway, we ordered a good amount of food. My date had the shrimp and crab bisque, and I ordered the fried calamari to start off. Both were hot, fresh, and delicious. I am a HUGE sucker for a good steak, I mean, who isn't right? So, obviously I decided to get the NY Strip (medium rare) with mashed potatoes. OMG, was I in heaven. They cooked the steak perfectly. My date ordered the Mahi Mahi, which was also quite good, and full of flavor. He also got a side of grilled vegetables-yum. We were unfortunately too full for dessert, but it seemed like they had plenty to choose from. I highly recommend Wildfire to anyone in the mood for some good food and great service. I can't wait to come back!
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Sarah B.
This is my favorite restaurant! Hands down! I recommend the goat cheese dip appetizer it's amazing! And my person favorite meal is the lemon pepper chicken with au gratin potatoes! So the first time I came to wildfire my aunt brought me and my family for my 21st birthday dinner and it was so much fun. I got the martini flights which is perfect for someone drinking bar drinks for the first time. And the beer and wine flights!( 4 mini drinks of different favors either depending on which u get) and we shared different appetizers my fav being the goat cheese and the spinach dip. The waitress was so nice and brought me a brownie desert and it was a wonderful time and now a family tradition! Whenever one of my cousins turns 21 we go to wildfire and its always a great time!
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Bob R.
Love.it . We do many business functions there and it is a family favorite,
(4)
Alison G.
Steak was disappointed.... like fast food level. The shrimp and salmon was fine though, not the best but i did finish the whole plate cause i was so hungry that night... But i would expect more at this price....
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Chuck G.
My wife and I have been to Wildfire 3 times in the last 2 years with absolutely nothing to complain about. We even took my parents there which is always an exercise in patience and tongue-biting because my family is cursed with bad dining service wherever we go together. No problems, great food, and happy Mom and Dad. Whew. Anyways, the menu is outstanding. My wife has enjoyed the martini flight a couple of times and I love the wine list. I have always ordered a steak, usually the tenderloin medallions with the different crusts - all wonderful. As for desert, I can't really say because I have usually had too much wine and helped my wife with the martinis... The service is always good. We have always gone on a busy night and never had to wait more than a few minutes with a reservation. The wait staff is attentive and friendly and give great suggestions to stumped diners. The ambiance is trendy; trending toward a little loud, but still somewhat upscale and clean. While it is not cheap, you get what you pay for here plus.
(5)
Matt E.
Exceptional and people know this. People were jam packed in here on Tuesday night. I tried to be cynical and not appear as a country bumpkin from Iowa who was easily impressed by the first suburban Chicago chain restaurant I've been to this year. I'm being sincere in saying that this place has it together. Superb selection of steakhouse fare, daily specials and salads. I was not in the mood for a heavy red-meat laden meal, and was blown away by a deep selection of seafood. I settled on the crabcake-trout which was on par on the very best seafood creations I would expect to find at a high-end restaurant that specializes in seafood. Evening was ended with a unique, delicious and memorable apple skillet-crumble dessert that was a real treat.
(5)
Chelsea L.
We made the mistake of walking in on a Saturday evening without a reservation. We were able to put our name on the list for a table about and hour and a half from when we walked in the door, and in hindsight, it was much better that way then if we had gotten a table just then. During the usual dinner hour, when we first got there, the place was packed. The bar was standing room only and every table was full. The noise level was off the charts. When we got back for our dinner reservation, it was a much better environment all together. The place was a lot less crowded and we were able to get a great booth without feeling crammed in like sardines. [tl;dr: go later, sit at the booths in the bar.] Once we were seated, our waiter greeted us promptly and was very well-informed about the menu, the history of the place, and the specials. He was just the right amount of attentive throughout the evening and cherry without being scary. The menu was exactly what'd you expect from a steakhouse - strong emphasis on the animal protein, but a couple other options for those not in the mood for it. I had the steak and blue-cheese salad and it was DELISH. The prices aren't cheap, but the food is very much worth it. My husband had the fish and was very pleased with it, too. This is a great "special occasion" place, as long as you don't mind rubbing elbows with some of the suburb's rich and famous. When we were there, the parking lot was filled with luxury cars and the valet (seriously? you need a valet for a suburb parking lost?) was busy all night long.
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Erick H.
Went here for a business dinner. We had ample appetizers with their Braised Rib on Crackers, Spinach & Artichoke Fondu, Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail and Braised Rib on Toast. Then the Spinach Salad and Chopped Salad came out Family Style. The dressing on both salads was not overpowering, but very complimentary to the greens. We had a choice of Cedar Plank Salmon, BBQ Chicken, or Filet Mignon. I chose the Salmon, which is why this doesn't get five stars. Come on, this is a fine dining establishment, but the portion was rather small, and when asked, the server indicated it was farm raised, not wild salmon. It was okay, but I would have expected wild salmon. Disappointed on that one. The sides of Roasted Asparagas and Redskin Mashed Potatoes were good. Desserts were also family style with the NY Style Cheesecake with Hot Fudge and the Fresh Berries with Ice Cream, both of which were excellent. We were in a private room, which made the evening much more enjoyable, and the servers were very attentive. All in all it was a great evening, with great food.
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Tony A.
My wife made reservations on Open Table for 7pm on a Wednesday. When we got there, the place was packed....they had 2 private parties to take care of so we had to wait 40 minutes before we were seated. While we were waiting, about 15 minutes, the manager came over to apologize for the wait and gave us a complimentary calamari appetizer. I was thinking, "Ok, that was cool of them to do." The manager came back and asked us if we wanted separate booths to sit at to accommodate our group and we respectfully declined until a full table was available. The meal itself was pretty good! I had the Surf & Turf while my wife had the Bison, my father in law had the Salmon and he said it was cooked to his liking. At the end of the meal our waitress came to tell us that management was going to comp our whole meal because we waited patiently. Our family was thankful and I have to say they really took care of us at the end!! It pays to wait patiently without complaining!! Definitely going back! God is good!
(5)
Franklin D.
Good service, nice decorations. I had some prime rib and I liked it. Everyone was all dressed up, of course I was in shorts and sneakers. The sign on the front of the building says SEAFOOD but ...I dunno. I'm probably going to go back and try some other things like the scallops.
(4)
Brandy L.
Beet salad Greek salad 5 stars fyi Prime rib assortment of bread
(4)
Greg M.
We came here to kick off a bachelor party. The drinks were stiff and delicious, the food extremely tasty, and the prices surprisingly reasonable. The atmosphere is pleasant and the service was up to par. I can't think of a single criticism and normally I'm full of them.
(4)
Ann S.
Celebrated my parents 50th Wedding Anniversary with 15 attendees on Saturday night. The Wildfire in Schaumburg was happy to help make this dinner work in the dining room even if it was a Saturday night (we booked an early dinner reservation to accomodate us). The food was great (as usual), the waitress and all the servers did an awesome job getting all the food, drinks, desserts, etc to everyone without rushing us through. Everything from the Prime Rib to the Triple Chocolage Layer cake was delicious. Thanks for taking such good care of our group, Schaumburg Wildfire!!
(5)
Peter R.
I always enjoy dining at Wildfire. I know they have several locations in the state, but this is the only one I have been to so far. I love the look and feel of the restaurant. The deep dark wood, exposed bricks, and lighting that is not too dim provides a good ambiance. This is one of those "upscale casual" places...shirt and tie to jeans and t-shirt goes. They start you of with a loaf of onion bread w/ a side of butter. The bread is most likely laced with opium since its so addicting. I am a carnivore, and a place that claims to have good steak and chops better deliver the goods. I typically order the filet mignon with parmesan crust, and a side of au gratin potatoes. The filet here is up to par with most of the good steaks places. I have also had the Mushroom Crusted Pork Chops, and they are slap me in the face delicious! I tend to stick to what I like on a menu, and the filet mignon here is where its at. I have not had their famous key lime pie, but the triple layer chocolate cake is sweet indulgence. Out of all the chain restaurants in the "Lettuce Entertain You" empire, this would have to be my favorite.
(4)
Insun M.
Why have I not gone to this place until now?? Everything i've had there is delicious. Starter bread, apps (mussels in beer), salads, and the protein. My favorite is the porterhouse...I can finish every last bite all by myself. The bf on the other hand claims their prime rib is the best he's had. Make reservations. They get busy even on weekdays!
(5)
KT A.
Food is really good. Will be back when I am in the area.
(4)
Michelle B.
I LOVE going to Wildfire. Everything I've tried has been delicious and the martini's are excellent. I actually don't eat a ton of steak so my favorites on the menu are: - Chopped Salad: It's SO good. The small portion is huge, you won't be able to eat it all. I can't even imagine how big the 'large' is - Veggie burger: I got this last time and it is the best veggie burger I've ever had. Ever. My husband always gets the filet or petite filet with mashed potatoes and raves about how delicious they are. They have a small patio that is very nice to sit on during summer. I have tried the martini sampler which is a great way to try 4 of their drinks. The Stormy Night martini is excellent.
(5)
Kevin A.
Scallops wrapped with bacon. Wood roasted mushrooms. Die for it
(4)
Apara W.
Update: Bumping up from 1 star to 4 stars- The manager Sarah went out of the way tonight to make sure everything was perfect. We did have a different server- Atilla( I think that was his name). I also got a call from the General Manager- he was extremely understanding and was patient with my concerns. I think one of the best GMs I have talked to in a long time. 5 stars for the management. Anyways, I had reservations for tonight- food takes about an hour to come, I found the lady making reservations on phone to be a little snappy but whatever. Super busy on weekends. Menu obviously is still limited for vegetarians. I recommend making reservations, asking for the server Atilla and going on a week night.
(4)
Ashley S.
My husband and I visited for our anniversary and were completely underwhelmed. We had heard rave reviews about this place, so we had high expectations. It smelled very smoky and it was freezing and very loud inside. Lots of screaming children for a supposedly nice date restaurant. The decor seemed cheesy to us. It seems like the kind of place you take your grandma on her birthday and she would find it very swanky! We considered leaving while we were waiting to be seated, but wanted to give the food a try. We split the oven baked pretzel appetizer which was fine but forgettable. We both got the Bison burger which was not only tough and very gamey tasting, but also pretty pink for medium well. It was served on an onion bun and smothered with onion marmalade (yes, it turned out to be as unappetizing as it sounds!) As my husband put it "I was having a good time...until our food came." Not a good sign in a restaurant! We won't be back.
(2)
Nichole W.
This was the start of a very special evening for us. We planned a surprise birthday party for our father and started off here. Our server, Vidmas, was the star of our experience. He was attentive, personable and and knowledgeable. All of us ordered a different steak and side option. Our food was cooked perfectly and came out pretty quickly considering it was a Saturday night with a full restaurant. The quality of our cocktails, service and steaks really put this place back on the map for me. If they have the malted milk ball creme brulee, it is a must try.
(5)
Kelli Ann L.
Yeah - I know....everyone LOVES Wildfire.....not me. Not my hubby. Even some friends texted me the other night about being served CHILLED red wine....eeewww! So - went there for a dinner.....had to send the steak back 2 times - first time it was burnt to a crisp (medium rare was the order)....2nd time - strange "crusts" just fell on the side of the plate and were not what I had ordered.....hubby's meal was not great either - steak was chewy...... Emailed the restaurant....received a certificate to go back.....we did.....joy...not. Steaks were both chewy and stringy...and I had to use a steak knife to even cut my Broccoli - not good. Ok - the salad was decent..... This past December....went for a lunch with my hubby and a few people....they finally cooked the steaks correctly...the issue is - they are just not that great of cuts of steak. Maybe they buy in bulk.....maybe they use some off brand of meat...I don't know - the wine selection was mediocre and overpriced....service was lacking....so....eh. I have tried...3 times...will not be going back.
(1)
Sanjay P.
Great Ambiance, good food and excellent service. You can not ask for more. It's an expensive restaurant. But you get what you pay. Waitress introduced herself and talked abt daily special and explained the dishes with patient. she gave us our space and got our drinks as ordered. Good practice. Now comes the food topic Jumbo Shrimp : it was just OK. I expected more. Not bad. Lamb Chops : It was excellent...medium done, fresh, exactly the way I wanted, It is tastier that Afghan Lamb Kabobs. I love it. One of the best I have had. Creme Brulee : Very soft, creamy and sweet. More sweet to my liking. But very tasty. Overall pleasant experience.
(4)
Dan G.
We came here with a group of five. My lady's, old lady, had a Lettuce Entertain You giftcard and offered to pay. How could you say no a free steak dinner? She invited my folks and her mother as well. This scared me of course, my father, the chef, isn't the best person to bring to a steakhouse. So I kept my fingers crossed, that his food would come out right and his steak be cooked to the right temp. We started with some drinks, I got well mixed old fashion, and ordered the baked goat cheese and calamari as appetizers. I was surprised on how good the calamari was. It was cooked perfectly not to chewy and fried just enough. The goat cheese was good to but come on, its delicious goat cheese, of course it was good. For my entree I ordered the bone in ribeye, I asked for it without the "char-crust", no need to do that to a fine steak. For a side I had the potato au gratin. The steak was cooked to a perfect medium-rare. A delicious steak no doubt, there is something about getting a bone-in steak that makes it so freakin' tasty. The potato was good but nothing to write home about. That was my steak, and it was dang good. But my father's, that was a different story. He ordered the strip steak, medium rare with roasted veggies. When it came out the steak was cooked to medium and instead of roasted veggies it was charred veggies. Now some people would over look this and eat. But him, no, he let the waiter know in a somewhat loud manner. The server said they would take care of it immediately and get his manager. The manager came over quickly and agreed with my father that the steak was overdone and the veggies burnt. He said he would comp the meal and fire up a new steak for him. My dad said no to that and didn't want to wait for the steak but wanted a side of fries. I give major props to the manager for defusing the situation. Once my pop knew the steak was free he got much happier. Also, he ate the entire steak no problem and finished the fries. Overall, besides the snafu, it was a pleasant and tasty experience. Good food and drinks, service that believes, 'the customer is always right," and a very relaxed setting. Perfect for special occasions or the occasional steak fix.
(4)
Sarah G.
I've been a patron of Wildfire for over ten years, and also was a server there during the late 1990's. The last couple of visits to Wildfire have been ok, but not great. However this last visit was the worst experience I've had. Service was ok, not wonderful, the server was slightly disheveled, he was confused about what menu was available to us (lunch or dinner). The restaurant was out of several items such as the key ime pie and double stuffed potatoes. My biggest complaint is that the quality of food has declined significantly. It is obvious that they have begun purchasing lesser quality food, pre-cooking items & heating them up instead of preparing them fresh. Pretty disappointing.
(2)
Robert P.
Great food and atmosphere but kind of pricey.
(4)
Jerry W.
Very good place. Just in town for business and popped over here. Service was very good, Greek salad was excellent, and the salmon was solid. I've had better but I believe they are known more for steaks so it's all good. Nice environment and I would rate this as a place I would definitely go again.
(4)
Coll F.
Not our first time here and not our last. Even though we arrived quite late, they sat us without complaint, served us and never made us feel rushed. Great service. Great chopped salad, fantastic angus burger & filets. Cocktails & IPAs also yum!
(4)
Karen D.
Just took my husband here for his early bday lunch. We love eating at wildfire. We usually eat at the oakbrook location but we are also going to marcus theater $5 Tuesday's speacial. We love both locations. Our waiter Joann was very sweet and attentive and made my husbands bday a little more speacial by bringing him the best lava cake ever!! I had their cheese pizza and he had a bacon stuffed burger which was really good. But the best part was dessert!! We ordered the snickers ice cream sand which(meh) and a pretzel Sunday ( delicious). Wildfire will always be our favorite restaurant!!! You will not leave disappointed.
(5)
Teresa C.
This place is incredible. Had their coffee rubbed bison (medium rare) with broccoli as recommended, and I was blown away. I also tried their trio dessert platter, but was less impressed with their dessert selection. Party I was with also ordered steak and salmon entrees, and although I didn't get a chance to try everything that was brought to the table, everyone really enjoyed their respective dishes. The only reason for four stars is the fact that the waiter delivered the wrong dishes to our table twice, and kitchen messed up one of our orders. Other than that, great service overall and a pleasant dining experience.
(4)
Isabel K.
nice place - great food! bar area is great
(4)
Sylwia K.
The restaurant is amazing, great service, delicious food and the prices are not that bad!!! I will definitely go back there, and recommend this restaurant to everyone!!!! Phenomenal experience, Great Job!!!! Sylvia
(5)
Julie Y.
Never had a bad meal here. Always get the roasted scallop skewers, wildfire chopped salad with the dressing on the side, and sea scallops. which are always AMAZING!!!! Got the burger once and the salmon as well which were pretty good. The drinks are made well also and the service is always spectacular!
(5)
Racquel E.
I had a late night dinner with my cousin and his partner, who live in Chicago. Wildfire is a modern-day 1940's jazz dinner club style and with a cool vibe. They offer a variety of menu selections from steaks, prime rib, chops, chicken, seafood, sandwiches and salads. We had beer and cocktails and dinner only. I enjoyed the petite filet mignon with a side of five grain wild rice and I added on a side of balsamic-roasted veggies. The filet was the perfect portion for me and was tender and perfectly seasoned, and the sides were good too. I really enjoyed my dinner and visit with my cousin.
(4)
Susie L.
Visiting Schaumburg & decided to try this place. Husband loves steak, kiddoo wanted pizza & I love salmon. Well this place fit the bill! Beautiful on the inside..reminded me of an upscale steakhouse from home, but casual enough for vacationers like us. Staff were attentive & talkative, food was of course amazing, desserts were delicious!
(5)
Ray G.
This is my favorite restaurant in Chicago. Delicious food and great staff. I recommend making a reservation for the best experience. A must try
(5)
Brandon W.
As you can see from the other reviews, This place is great. They make a choice Manhattan, Which always enhances my dining experience! Hah! Cool 40's decor /atmosphere, nice seating and layout, with an overall classy vibe. Not true upscale but heads and shoulders above most places for casual dining. Like the other Lettuce Entertain You restaurants, The gluten free menu is the true reason I first visited. Quite extensive in size, I didn't feel left out in the slightest bit. If you have Celiacs Disease two words: go here. I've had multiple dishes from here and have never been disappointed. Highly recommended.
(4)
Madison L.
Love the Tuscan Kale & Spinach Salad here! It is delicious, fresh and incredibly filling. You walk out filled & happy but not feeling too full. Perfect place for a lunch with friends.
(4)
Mary O.
Nice place, price pretty good. And the food is really good quality, presentation, atmosphere... A little bit noise. Better to make reservation.
(4)
Gary S.
Not my first time eating here! And definitely not my last everything from the wine to the desert was great We had the seafood (clam chowder) Beet salad Filet minion And lobster tail Apple pie Everything was cooked to perfection , ( great job chef) the service was great ,the waiter was informative on our wine selection and made sure we had everything we needed.
(5)
Dina B.
Met up with an old friend who was in downtown Chicago on business. I was looking for a nice place for dinner and drinks in Schaumburg because it is an easy drive from the Rockford area and a short distance from the loop. I found Wildfire online, checked out the menu and read some of the reviews! I'm glad I chose Wildfire! It was outstanding all around...the service, the atmosphere and the food! I loved that they have valet parking because it was a rainy night. While waiting for my date, I had an excellent martini which the bartender recommended after asking what my tastes were. When my date arrived, we sat in the bar for a bit and were not rushed to our table despite our reservations. Our waitress was very friendly and attentive. I had the Wildorf Salad with chicken, which was delicious. My date had the petite filet, which was tender and cooked to perfection. What more can I say...I can't wait to go back again!
(5)
Jimmy W.
Just trying an update for the first time. When I revisit so close to the original I normally edit... Does it make a difference? This visit I had the BBQ ribs. I was just at L Woods and had a less than stellar exp, boo, but wildfire came through. Although not a specialized BBQ spot the ribs were very good. The meat had flavor and the light coating of sauce was perfect. Same ultra small slaw and side of bbq sauce like L Woods but ok I guess. We went for lunch but normally do not. The menu is smaller but I like the dinner selections better. My sister could still get a good steak which they serve all the time, why wouldn't you offer the expensive stuff all day ;) The steak, ribeye, was pretty good. Better than Stony River but not as good as upper end steak houses. Which is expected IMO. I probably should give it 4 stars as it does a good job at many things plus being a bit more "upscale" food quality wise. I guess I am comparing it to a Hub 51 type of place which has something for everyone but more pedestrian. Ok, I'll give it 4 stars.
(4)
Tom C.
Awesome place and great atmosphere! I suggested this restaurant on our business meeting/dinner. I had the roasted chicken with mashed potatoes and it was very delicious. My coworker had the same and he said it was out of this world. We also enjoyed the Wildfire craft beer called the hefeweizen and it was very tasty. It had a banana flavor. They mentioned to me it was brewed by their manager. I totally recommend this restaurant! #SeñorFood
(5)
Neel K.
We stopped here recently on a Thursday night for quick dinner before heading home....and man were we happy that we did. The place was completely packed for a weeknight so we elected to sit at the bar. They have plenty of high tables at the bar all of which are comforatble and give you a good view of the restaurant and the TVs. To start with you get a loaf of bread with butter......ohhhhh sooooo good....Also before I get started on the food...the drink selection is phenominal...the array of martini's, beers on tap and even their own craft beers, make this a beer/wine/martini lover's paradise.... Sorry back to the food......We got this melted goat cheese thing which came with some bread and was to die for....sooo rich and well seasoned I could have just kept eating that all night. We also tried a veg pizza which was good, but what completely blew us away was the Waldorf Salad....if you have never had this type of salad, you have to try it. It was hands down THE BEST SALAD I HAVE EVER HAD!!!!!!! Truly amazing combination of flavors, textures, and ingredients. The portion was HUGE and was really a meal in itself. We forced ourselves to save a tiny portion so we could bring it home to the kids. We also had a dessert which was very good, although I can't remember what it was. Overall Wildfire was an exceptional restaurant and we can't wait to go back to. The service, the food, and the atmosphere were excellent. Especially the Waldorf Salad....if you don't get anything else.....just make sure to try the salad....it will be life changing!!!!
(5)
Carolyn I.
I went here for my friend's bridal shower. We were in a private area that fit 4 large round tables. It was a beautiful setting! They provided extra tables for the cake, gifts and favors. We started with drinks. I ordered a daiquiri which was good, but not great. The food was served family style. For appetizers, we had chicken and portobello mushroom skewers, chopped salad and cornbread. The chicken was a little dry, but I loved the sauce that came with it. The salad and cornbread were very good. I've had the chopped salad before and it was as good as I remember. For entrees, we had chicken, steak, mashed potatoes and roasted vegetables. Everything was delicious! By the time dessert came, I was so full. I managed to try the cheesecake and apple crisp with ice cream. Both were a good way to end a satisfying meal. The service was very attentive and the space was intimate and perfect for a sophisticated bridal shower. I recommend Wildfire for a special occasion!
(4)
Vanna C.
I meant to leave this review weeks ago! My husband I came for dinner, and enjoyed their little outside dining area, despite the rain. Our server was very knowledgable of the menu and wine list. Our steaks were awesome. We will definitely be returning!
(5)
Derek C.
After writing my last review, the manager contacted me and apologized for the poor quality of the steak and asked if I would give them another chance to make it up. I accepted and it was definitely a much better experience than the previous visit we made to Wildfire. We made reservations and came on a weeknight so it was much busier, but the waitress took very good care of us. I forget her name now, as it's been a couple months since this last visit, but she was amazing. Took very good care of us, and was very good with my 15 month old daughter who was kind of making a mess around the table. She mentioned that they just changed the types of steaks that they offer and that it would be better than the steaks that they were previously carrying, and she wasn't lying. Definitely a much better steak than before, cooked perfectly this time. The food was much better and our experience was top notch. There are MANY options for steak in the area, and it's good to know that we can once again consider Wildfire as one of our destinations when we feel the craving for a finely cooked cow.
(4)
Asia C.
Favorite steakhouse. I ate here this past Labor Day. I've also been to the Oak Brook location. I think I like the Oak Brook location better. It feels more intimate for some reason. I love the martini flight. Better than just getting just 1 martini. Best martini is the stormy night because of it's uniqueness. But they are ALL good. Favorite entree is the Roumanian Skirt steak medium-well. It seems like you get more flavor & more for your money. I also get the cheddar double-stuffed potato which is the bomb.com . The end.
(5)
Renaud S.
Outstanding meat restaurant! First, meat is excellent, as well as fish. Ingredients are delicious and fresh, sauces are exquisite. A great place to have a great meal. The wine menu offers good choice. Also, the bar is nice, altough often crowded. Finally, waiters are nice and atmosphere is very pleasant. I definitely recommend this place.
(5)
Magnus L.
We had a REALLY great dining experience here. We had a reservation and there was zero wait, they got us to the table as soon as we came in. We skipped the appetizer's so we would have room for dessert and I had their filet mignon and I went with the broccoli as a side dish. The filet was cooked perfectly, I requested medium-rare and I was afraid it would be bloody since you don't know the first time you go to a restaurant but it cooked exactly what I hoped it would look like. It was very tender and was perfect, no fancy spices just enough to help get the natural flavor of the meat out. The broccoli came with a light lemon-butter sauce and it tasted awesome! Best broccoli side dish I've had. They have a pretty big selection of desserts, extra plus that all of them (as far as I know) can be ordered in half the size which is great. I ordered the key lime pie and it was incredibly good, it was so good I could eat a whole tray. We were a decent sized party, 4 adults plus 3 kids. The kids were a little unruly at times but the waitress was awesome with the kids. The service was really awesome throughout the whole dining experience. I will definitely come back here again next time we're in town
(5)
J B.
Epitome of deliciousness. Mushroom pizza - crazy good! Spinach salad with eggs - hell yeah! The petite strip is perfect for a large man. Finish it with a key lime pie and go on Monday for 1/2 price bottles of wine! Go here and go here again...
(4)
Jacqueline W.
Best experience I ever had. Our server Jaime really took care of us. The steak was absolutely divine. It was juicy,tender, and full of flavor. Get the veggies as your side!
(5)
Lauren B.
Yum! We try not to repeat the same place over and over for anniversaries/Valentine's day, but it's hard not to keep coming here, because we consistently get awesome food/service. I typically get some kind of steak. Their skirt steak is amazing. I also love their shrimp/crab bisque soup. It's incredible!!
(5)
David K.
Wow. Really wow. After the horrible stretch of restaurants that had 4 star ratings (when they really should have been 3 or less) - I walked into Wildfire with some colleagues and was immediately welcomed by the host. A nice big friendly greeting - had everyone in the group laughing and had us seated quickly without reservations (NOTE to fellow Yelpers, make the reservation). Food was AMAZING - from the Bison Burger, the French dip, the scallops wrapped in bacon (Yum!) to the salmon on a cedar plank - it was all very tasty and well prepared. The steak ordered at the table also looked very tantalizing - made me wish that I came hungrier. So a huge surprise in Schaumberg, IL - this place was excellent! They are pricey - but the quality of the food reflects the price. If I'm in the area again - I would definitely make this a mandatory dinner stop.
(4)
Kelly R.
What great food and great service! Every single time I go I am more in love with this place. A must is the key lime pie... Seriously it's a must!!!! Start with that and then have your dinner :)
(4)
Jared W.
I've been meaning to write this review for a long time, because I had an excellent experience here about 6 weeks ago. It was my first trip to Wildfire, and after being the kind of place that I wouldn't normally consider on a nicer night out, I'll definitely plan a trip back. The biggest reason for this is the steak. Specifically, the herb crusted steak. They offer a few different kinds, and even a "sampler," so to speak, where you can try a bit of each. Ordinarily, this is the kind of thing that I would not be a fan of (I think steak is best left to stand on its own merit), but I'm a believer. It was excellent. Generally speaking, this is the kind of place where you want to go and spend some time. Have a long meal and enjoy yourself.
(4)
Edward M.
Great food, great service by most. The chopped salad was good, though a bit more vinegar than I would have liked in the dressing. The Ribeye was juicy, succulent, and perfectly cooked. It was so tender on the inside and had an excellent char on the outside. The best ribeye I've had yet, at $40 it better be great. Creamed spinach was good, much like your typical creamed spinach, but lots more spinach than cream which I appreciated. The service by our waitress was slow. We got in and waited a while after ordering drinks and eventually after 10-15 minutes we had to ask for our waitress who finally brought our drinks and salad. We had 2 little kids with us and you would think she would have tried to be more timely. She was instead, very inattentive. The rest of the waitstaff and management was excellent though. Also had an issue where wine from another table was charged to our account, not cool. Glad we looked at the bill! I think it all stems from this one bad waitress. Bottom Line: If you got the money, go!
(4)
Drew C.
Really heard good things and Wildfire delivered... mostly. The drinks are delicious -- they have the uncommon Martini Flight, where you get a sampling for four individual martinis for around $12-13. Really loved this option, as I don't know martinis well and got to try a few, the best of which was the Stormy Night. I would return just for this flight and an appetizer. Speaking of appetizers, my party of two ordered the Wildfire Chopped Salad, which is just a fancier version of Portillo's Chopped Salad (here they add dressing upfront, avocado and more of the blue cheese, perhaps a touch too much, which made it salty). Be absolutely SURE you ask for dressing on the side! This salad is so big for around $12, that you can come just for drinks and this... However, if you have leftovers, keeping the dressing off allows you to take it home. We also had bacon wrapped scallops, which were small (expected) and quite good -- about 6 pieces total. As for dinner, I got the Filet Mignon Trio, which was all perfect and cooked on-target. HOWEVER. For another $30 or so, my partner got the Beef Wellington and asked for rare, but got well done. We should have and did not request a correction, as he was paranoid "what the kitchen would do" (that whole wrap, lol) to the replacement food. In the end, the entire meal was a whopping $140, no tax. I've confirmed now that Wildfire -- like all LEYE (Lettuce Entertain You) restaurants -- offers mostly delicious food, but man, for the tab some of these dinners result in, I really expect the dishes to be vetted and double-checked before being served. Cheesecake costs half as much and is perfect every darn time. FYI: Wildfire is a BEAUTIFUL restaurant. Spacious and open, it almost reminds me of a luxurious, modern interpretation of the Copacabana club (I've only seen on TV, haha).
Never disappoints. Wonderful birthday celebration for Our daughter. Excellent service !
(4)
Scott R.
My goodness, did they always serve that cornbread? It literally melts in your mouth, it's phenomenal and I'm not even a big cornbread fan. The lunch Halibut was fantastic, properly cooked and seasoned. Wildfire deserves high praise for the food alone but the attentiveness of the waiters definitely boosted my perception of the restaurant.
(4)
O H.
What am I missing here? All these reviews were so positive. Went to lunch on a weekday with a friend. Service was fine but the food was awful. The bread which should have been sweet ( cornbread ) was spicy, the shrimp was dry and over cooked. The rice ugh tasted like it was left over and the coconut pie had more whip cream then pie with a crust that couldn't be cut with a knife. This isn't my first time there but is it my last.
(1)
Dominique M.
Let me preface this review by saying that I've been here before and I wanted to love it here this time around. I'm a big fan of classy, upscale, stylish restaurants with diverse, creative menu items. Let me tell you, Wildfire is not any of these things. In this day and age, any restaurant worth its salt (see what I did there?) should offer a more diverse menu. There should be vegetarian, vegan and gluten free menu items available-yes, even at a steakhouse. Sadly, there were no such items available on Wildfire's very limited menu. The seafood and pasta menu was paltry at best and there were maybe ten beers on tap and fifteen draught beers. What a pathetic selection. This is a classic case of a restaurant trying to survive on brand recognition only. Maybe Wildfire has expanded beyond the actual business that it is capable of handling (i.e. gotten too big for its britches). Maybe some big chain of bland restaurants bought it up. Who knows? Whatever the case may be, I was less than impressed. The ambience-rather than upbeat and energetic-seemed over crowded and extremely loud. Here was almost no room to walk between tables out of the restaurant floor. Tables were jammed side to side and back to back throughout. There was absolutely no privacy. It seems that Wildfire did their best to cram people in like sardines no matter what the cost to the exclusive atmosphere and private, classy ambience that once went hand in hand with the Wildfire name. There were even young children eating there. This is most certainly not a restaurant where high chairs and kiddie menus are appropriate. I'm not paying upwards of $50 for my portion of the meal so that I can sit around and listen to screaming children. The bathrooms were a mess. They were certainly not what one would expect from an upscale restaurant-even a chain restaurant. Although the food was fairly good and the portions were large, nothing screamed "eat me" (lol). It was all mostly just passable. The waiter, who was very nice-as were the rest of the staff, which is mainly why I'm awarding Wildfire the three stars that I am-seemed very attentive at first and then rather than turning our table with two people who were only waiting for the check and dessert, chose to attend to order taking at a table of no less than seventeen people. Color me unimpressed with that lapse in judgment. Overall, not the experience I had hoped for for my last big dinner out before my surgery this week. I should've headed down the way to Seasons 52 or Shaw's Crab House. Heck, even Cooper's Hawk would've been perfect. Growing up, I always heard Gibson's and Wildfire mentioned in the same sentence. No more. The difference is very clear! The best part of our experience was the helpful waiter who went out of his way to bring us our check when our waiter left us hanging and the kindly people at the host stand who held our table for us even though we arrived late due to bad directions.
(3)
Mark D.
Their Horseradish Crusted Bone-In Ribeye Steak is to literally die for I love it so much! EVERYTHING at Wildfire is great from the appetizers to their entree's to their desserts. And their Chopped Salad? FANTASTIC! I guess you can tell I'm a bit excited about this restaurant. Would go daily if I could! Great place for a special occasion or a romantic dinner.
(4)
Shirley J.
I was surprised at how busy the restaurant was during lunchtime on a Thursday, which might explain the slowwww service. I'm not a huge fan of their booths either and would rather sit at a regular table. Sitting in the booth makes me feel like I'm making a presentation to the whole restaurant or something because they are big half-moon booths that face the dining area. When our server finally came to take our order, I inquired about the soup of the day. The Shrimp & Crab Bisque is pretty good, so I ordered that as an appetizer. My friend ordered the Grilled Chicken Wildorf salad, and I ordered the Black Bean burger and a side of green beans. Our server repeated our entire order back to us and off he went. Fast forward 30 minutes, we got our salad, burger and green beans. After taking one bite out of the burger, my eyes widened like I just saw a ghost. It had such a strong cumin flavor to it, and I have a minor allergy to cumin! I've had plenty of black bean burgers but none had such a strong cumin flavor to them. I had to send it back and ended up getting the Grilled Chicken Wildorf salad also. The salad and green beans were delicious. I noticed while eating my salad that my soup never came. When I finally got a hold of our server and asked him about the soup, he said that I never ordered it and even looked at his order pad. Dude! I saw your mouth and heard you confirm Shrimp & Crab Bisque when you took our orders. In the end, I decided to just forget about the soup. On the brighter side, lunch ended with a complimentary birthday dessert of a brownie topped with vanilla ice cream. Tasty dessert but too sweet by the time you eat 3/4 of it. I recommend going here but when it's not so busy.
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Mary A.
Went here for a family gathering. 6 of us at the table and we ordered from the family style menu. We were greeted by a friendly host who seated us quickly and friendly. The servier, Hugo, was great! Cocktails were ordered and it was so nice to served a GENEROUS pour in a cocktail that were worth the money! We had the chopped salad and bacon wrapped scallops that were tender and with crisp bacon. The Calamari was tender and crisp! Entrees were; sirlion tips, cooked medium and so tender you could cut it with a knife. The creamed spinach is seasoned great and we ordered more! i will be back!
(5)
Arlet M.
First time coming here, loved it !!!!!!! Thank you so much for great food and atmosphere
(5)
Dave K.
WOW... what a spot this was... You drive up and it has valet parking, but there's ample parking in the front and side/rear. You walk through the revolving door, and to me, it is reminiscent of a restaurant or speakeasy from the 20's or 30's. The "Ellington Room" (I initially think Duke Ellington) stood out. The dimly lit restaurant brought a subtle ambiance of sophisticate and relaxation. Spacious tables and comfortable chairs are all around, and the booths are deep, capable of fitting probably three to a side if you needed to,but it's not necessary. I was there as part of a gathering for work, so there were about 20 people altogether, in a side room, wine and spirits were flowing freely, and we had servers setting up 2 tables to accommodate us all. They brought out appetizers, salads, then the main courses that we had to pick 1, and a selection of 2 desserts. The food was phenomenal, and while it is the company you have while eating, this restaurant is most definitely a 5 star joint. I may have to go back and see about what history this place has, it has that feel.
(5)
Neil D.
6:35 pm in the waiting area. Had a reservation for a post graduation party for our family of 20+ at 6:30. The wait staff was awesome and i give them 5 stars, the food was an expected 5 stars as well. But my review is for the service up front the hostess. Our group had arrived earlier than expected a full 45 minutes early. We were gathered at the lobby just talking and taking up space so we started ordering drinks at the bar to ease the waiting. Although i know the reservation was at 6:30 the hostess should have done something to accomodate us. I mean we were going to be one of the biggest tabs of the day and she couldnt even do something for us. At around 6:31 my friend asked about our reservation and she just looked at him and said 6:30 on the dot. To make it worse, she had put our company of 20+ right smack in the middle of the room and like all family gatherings, we were loud and surrounding tables would just ogle and make it an uncomfortable experience. The hostess just couldn't give us the more private savoy room. Again 5 stars to the wait staff and food. But this review was for the hostess who was the welcoming face of the chain, I had expected more out of a place like Wildfire who should have a plan B system when a party arrives early.
(1)
Johana K.
Great food and service. Our server made sure she explained the specials since it was our first time at wildfire. We will visit again!
(5)
Kelly S.
The place is HUGE. A small group of us went for lunch on a Sunday. It wasn't very busy then but I'm guessing lunch during the week gets mobbed based on all the businesses nearby. I think they make their mashed potatoes out of fairy dust, ice cream and crack. Soooooooo, creamy/dreamy. Potato perfection! I could've had a second helping of those but my a** is thanking me now for only going with one serving! For my entree, I got a grilled chicken breast number topped with artichokes and argula - forget what it was called exactly but it was also very good. Service was a little slow on drink refills and on bringing us the checks.
(4)
Terri T.
Went on our 30th Wedding Anniversary. We were able to take advantage of the Valentine's Day Dinner for Two. We had the Parmesan Crusted Strip steak and Filet. Everything was cooked to perfection. The service was great. There was more food than we could eat so they packaged it up in separate marked containers to take home. This might be our "Anniversary" place to go from now on.
(5)
Christie B.
Absolutely amazing food and service. Steaks were so good! All the apps were delish and the stormy night martini is a must!!!
(5)
Ed D.
Very nice. I've been to the one at oak brook a bunch but first time at Schaumburg location. Waitress was very attentive and polite and gave me and my friend a chance to talk without rushing us. The calamari was fresh. My Porterhouse steak was prepared perfectly to my liking. My friends salmon was also juicy and had good flavoring. The mixed drinks were also pretty strong. Price was as expected for Wildfire. I did the wrong math and later realized I gave the waitress a 30% tip...oh well it was good service so at least she deserved it :). It was a great place to have dinner.
(4)
Adrianne H.
We were looking forward to dinner tonite. We made a reservation through open table which is very easy to use. Arrived 5 minutes early and hostess was frazzled. Because my husband was valet parking, she would not seat us. Another couple was seated ahead of us. We were given the wait alert box and told something should open up soon. At 645, I went up and said we would like our table as our reservation was for 645. The hostess started talking to herself and was aggravated that we were asking. A wonderful hostess sat us, very accommodating and smiling. The manager came over to say he was sorry. All was good. The server was great! Knowledgeable and good. Recommended items. Great suggestions. Bison meatloaf was an excellent recommendation. I ordered the beet salad and it wasn't the best. However the recovery by the manager and the server was amazing and that is the reason for the 5 stars. Everyone has an off night. Instead of just ignoring it, they knocked themselves out trying to make it right. We dine often at this restaurant and will continue to and also send people here. The service more than makes up for any slight slips. People make the difference.
(5)
Marie M.
Fabulous food, knowledgeable waitstaff, great atmosphere!! One of my favorite restaurants in Schaumburg.
(5)
ChiTown M.
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)
Danielle P.
I really like Wildfire. The "Supper Club " ambience is nice. The food and service are good. If you drink, u must get their stormy night martini, it is exceptional. I really like the balsamic roasted veggies and the au gratin potatoes as sides. The entrees are good and even though it's primarily a steak restaurant, I've never had a steak here. The potatoe crusted scallops are good, as is the cedar plank salmon. The only disappointing thing is that many of the yummiest items are only served at lunch/ not available for dinner. Things like the corn bread, the stuffed burgers and the Mediterranean shrimp salad. Also they used to have the BEST beef short ribs but no longer offer it. Bummer, I hope they reconsider.
(4)
Tom M.
Lunch was delicious... Portion was large and the fish off the wood grill off the hook! The waiter was very knowledgeable of the menu and had lots of good recommendations for my special diet! Come check this out!
(5)
Dennis O.
I was extremely disappointed. We had chicken and prime rib. The chicken was super dry. Jewel's rotisserie chicken is better. The prime rib was less than expected. The service was good, though. That's the only positive thing I can say about this place. Very pricey too. You'll be hard pressed to find much under the $25 mark. Save your money! I won't be returning, myself...
(2)
Michelle F.
When your amazing Aunt invites her favorite ladies in the world out for a meal and says "Let's go to Wildfire--it's on me!" You DO NOT decline!! ;) We had reservations for 12:30 on a Saturday afternoon, and it's probably good that we did. Not that it ever got packed at that time, but it was a steady flow of people--the dining room was never less than 3/4 full. Good for them! We ran through the gamut. Seriously. We got an appetizer, our individual meals, some salad, and dessert. Appetizer: Spinach dip--I'd give it a 3/5. It was alright and all, but not something I would go seeking out again. My meal--The roasted 1/2 chicken with mac n cheese as my side. Oh.My.Gosh. It was so, so good. The chicken was tender and juicy and completely flavorful. I was so impressed. And the mac n cheese was pretty good as well. It had a lot of flavor and was topped with yummy bread crumbs. I give this a 4/5 The dessert--We had three among the four of us. The apple pie (which would have EASILY fed all of us!!), the chocolate and peanut putter pie, and the ice cream sandwiches that are filled with snickers ice cream (the yummy dessert tray doesn't do it justice!) I would give all of these a 5/5. There was so much and it was all amazing. I would go back just for dessert!! The service was great! I forget who our server was (damn me and my lack of remembering names!!) but he was really attentive and helpful! He did a great job! The fact that all of this food was free made the experience even better, but it is definitely somewhere I will return to to try more of the amazing selections!
(5)
Concetta S.
Wonderful food, atmosphere, and attentive staff (plus the Manhattans are wonderful!). Not a bad thing to say about my experience here.
(5)
Michele S.
I was invited here for a large birthday party on a Sunday afternoon. I had a bad experience at Wildfire in Oak Brook, so initially I wasn't thrilled. I ordered the buffalo chicken sandwich. It was good, but nothing over the top. I also ordered the chocolate sundae for dessert, and was pleasantly surprised that they offered half portion desserts. The service was attentive and prompt. Overall, a nice experience.
(3)
Tiffany K.
I love this place!! My fiance and I go here frequently and I don't think we've ever had a problem with service nor have we disliked our food. I take that back, the creamed spinach was a bit too salty for me but I don't eat a lot of salty foods so I might be a bit sensitive. A great restaurant for a romantic evening, business dinner or just a casual lunch. Price isn't too bad either. Last time we went our bill was a little over $80- no alcohol.
(5)
Jon T.
In town for business, wanted a place where I could grab a bite at the bar. This place was fantastic for that. Plenty of delicious sounding choices on the menu, along with specials. I had the roasted beet salad which was good. Then crab cake crusted trout which was very tasty. And split sides of BBQ rubbed sweet potato (delicious) and balsamic roasted veggies. I don't usually get desert, but got the key lime pie, and it was fantastic. I have one more day in the area and am seriously considering going back for dinner tonight.
(4)
Danielle S.
Well, I hadn't been to Wildfire in a while and I had never been to this location, so this was a treat! First off, I really like the atmosphere. 1920's themed, dimly lit, wood fire grill burning in the background and filling the room with scents of fresh meats. Mmmmm. They have a nice wine selection, with a few martinis, beers, and cocktails. I went for the Wildfire Chardonnay. Not the best wine I've ever had, but not shabby for being the cheapest on the list (classy, I know). Their menu has a variety to choose from - chicken, steaks (of course), fish, pasta, burgers, you name it. I went crazy and ordered the bison burger trio. It was the perfect portion for my less than usually hungry self. Each burger had a different crust on it (I'm personally not crazy about the crusts, but some people love them). They were cooked perfectly and came with a choice of side. The mac & cheese is wonderful, but I ordered the mashed potatoes. If you haven't had bison before, it's basically like beef. Maybe a little more gamy. Our server was very nice, but it seemed to take a while to get our food & drinks. She didn't come by too often either. We did have a big group and it was busy. They were nice enough to split our bill multiple ways. Personally, I think it's a little overpriced, but all steakhouses around here are. It's a nice place to come for a special occasion.
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Jo Ann D.
Went for a friends birthday with 6 people. Food is always good. Salads Are questionable. The one thing I don't get is why they won't seat you until the entire party arrives. Kind of annoying when 4 of us were starving & would have loved to sit & have drinks & appetizers knowing one couple would be late because they were caught up in traffic. Can't be comfortable while standing in the very crowded lobby/bar area. Wish they would have mentioned this when making the reservation.
(3)
Somchai S.
Stop by with another couple for drinks on a Saturday around 9PM. The parking lot was packed, and so was the bar. We seriously got stuck with the worst seat in the bar. We sat and waiting for 10 minutes while servers would walk past us. We had to flag someone down to even get service. Luckily people started leaving and we got a decent seat. Drinks were over priced. I had the watermelon cosmo $9.95 and it was trash. It did not taste like watermelon, more like acid. Ordered the mozzarella, tomato, basil pizza and it was the size of a small dinner plate 9.95. The pizza was mostly bread and cheese since the tomato sauce was sporadically sprinkled on top. The worst part was that they would not accept Lettuce Entertain You gift cards on Saturdays! I have never gone to a restaurant where giftcards has limitations. To sum it up, Wildfire is overpriced, for the old and stuffy crowd, around 35+. If that does not describe you, find another place.
(1)
Theresa V.
Fantastic food and service! The prime rib is unbelievably tender. The calamari are delicious. The sides are also fantastic, my favorite is the mushroom capes. Wonderful place to celebrate life events! Highly recommended!
(5)
Mira V.
Bad, bad afternoon at Wildfire. Last week we had excellent service. This week not so much. We decided to have a late lunch around 3:30 p.m. Our server came to our table two times. Once to ask for my fiance's drink order and once to come back for mine. Since my fiance already ordered his drink and appetizers I knew what I wanted and the server put me off and said he'd come back for my dinner order. I knew what I wanted, our appetizers were already in. Why couldn't I place my order now? Our server seemed to have 3 tables in his area. Ours, a couple behind us and another couple further away. He spent all of his time with one particular table. After our appetizers came and we weren't happy with the foccacia that came with the baked goat cheese we couldn't wave him down for anything. He walked by our table and then back to his table further away and chatted with them. When he wasn't with them he was putting drink orders in at the bar and clapping his hands. I'm not sure if he was watching the game or what. The bus boys gave us more attention that our server. Our server never came back to our table after taking my drink order. A runner and bus boy brought our drinks, our appetizers and our meal. No one else came to check if our food was ok, if we needed anything or if they could be of any service. I was very disappointed and I am a Wildfire regular. I love their prime rib French dip for lunch and it was great as usual but our lack of a server was a terrible experience. And it wasn't just us either. The couple behind us couldn't get him to come over to order another round of drinks or get their check. The table next to us with a large family but not under our server's attention had all of their steaks over cooked and no one came back to check on them. I saw one of the people from their table go to the front and try to find someone to rectify the situation. It was an all around bad experience for anyone seated near the front of the house.
(2)
Vanessa W.
Wildfire never disappoints! Bacon wrapped scallops are a must! The staff is excellent, food is great - one of our favorite places to eat!
(5)
Dluvly 1.
Ooooooh Dios Santo!!!!! The lamb chops are excellent, the pork chops exquisite, the salmon flavourful. The experience was amazing..love this place, highly recommend it. My father in law ordered a small salad, the salad was anything but small. Portions are great, no complaints. Two thumbs up ..see you soon wildfire!
(5)
Jay B.
Beer flights are great. Good for your girlfriend/wife's birthday or special occasion. I like the Parmesan crusted filet.
(4)
Juan M.
Definitely one of my favorite places. Never had a bad meal and I have been dining with them for years. Kid friendly for a restaurant of this degree.
AMBIANCE Been checking out a lot of steakhouses lately, and the ambiance really is not my scene... and while I used to like some of those B&W movies, sitting in a place that reminds me of the 1950's with a picture of Sinatra or Sammy Davis and that type of dealio that really does not excite... In my book, stodgy does not equate upscale, the tropical decor a la 'Tropicana' from I Love Lucy reruns... or maybe the prohibition, and I guess I tend to prefer a more energetic and updated setting... anywho Schaumburg has a more open layout, so I prefer it to Lincolnshire. (Yes I get that most people probably don't care that much, but the scene sets the mood for me... I like pretty. Sue me). FOOD Bread and butter was fantastically fresh and good. Petit filet was decent, so was broccoli, but I have had better for much less... friend got medallion duo or trio? The desserts (sampler and carrot cake) and soups were decent but not stellar, the pretzel appetizers were pretty good if a little salty... and my coffee was mediocre. If we weren't getting triple dining points, and not redeeming a Opentable certificate, AND getting 5% back from the card, there would be less stars up there... at a certain price point, quality is mandatory. ;-) SERVICE Bordered on mediocre... the waiter was a little odd at first, and kept forgetting my stuff, lemon for water, straw for drink, additional flatware for coffee and dessert... then was uber chatty to us towards the end. Maybe he remembered the tip thing... which I might have mentioned... the second time he forgot to bring lemons for my water... regardless, we closed the place down and he still got $28. TIP Half-price appetizers from 3-6pm and 9-10pm on weeknights. Have to try and hit this place late night for snacks if your going out... the seared scallop skewers sound amazing and were recommended. Also... split a regular dessert if you think its too large, getting 2 half sizes actually costs more, and I think the portions might even be slightly smaller.
(3)
A K.
I have been to this location multiple times and I have always been impressed. There is an excellent bar area so we were able to to wait comfortably while our table was prepared. We had a large group with us and were able to sit in a private room which was allowed for an excellent meal. All of the food was perfect and the staff was very friendly as well.
(4)
Marcia W.
Went to Wildfire two years ago for my birthday party. The food was excellent the service even better. Tonight I met up with friends and the entire evening was a major disappointment. It was crowded and we were packed into the dining room like sardines. The server could barely get between the two tables and I was constantly being bumped. All servers were completely overworked, running around like chickens with their heads chopped off. The food was bad. The French onion soup was lukewarm. I had a large beet salad that only had six beets and was pretty much only leafy greens. My husband's ahi tuna was supposed to be seared and came pretty much cooked. My friend's chicken was dry and the dessert was almost inedible. Will not go back and do not recommend
(2)
John E.
Food was pretty good from what I recall. We were a bit disappointed right off the bat since we had made reservations but then had to wait at least 20 minutes before being seated. They gave us a free appetizer so at least they made things right--We appreciated the apology. The mac and cheese was really dry though. No bueno! Gotta keep that stuff cheesy!
(4)
Pat E.
Apparently you need a reservation on Wednesday nights! This place was absolutely WILD on Wednesday evening! Business dinners, dates, family get togethers, and even one woman dining alone with a whole table to herself (that was sad/obnoxious at the same time). For me, dinner is a celebration of a job well done. Now...this is NOT a pass to gorge yourself on crappy pasta Alfredo a.k.a. fake food. Wildfire is expensive and you need to treat yourself. Keep it classy, Yelp. Anyway, onto the experience...thanks to my wonderful Aunt Patty who turns 35 very soon, she made a reservation for 5 at 730. We were seated at promptly (I hate this word....I digress) at that time! Our waitress took a while, but I was not going to let this middle aged woman who wasn't too great at refills ruin my aunts mini party! Appetizers ordered around the table: french onion soup, chicken tortilla soup, shrimp cocktail, and for me...MUSSELS!!! ATTENTION EVERYONE! JOE E., Elite Yelper and my brother, ate a Jumbo Shrimp (oxymoron). As did I...but I like seafood. Joe thought it was okay. I thought it was AWESOME! I also went to town on my mussels. To build mussels...that's what happens, right? Well, metabolically/physiologically speaking...kinda...but onto the main plates! I ordered the High Plains Bison Burger with grilled onions on the burger...some lettuce, tomato, and pickle. Of course I went with the balsamic roasted vegetables (that came after some time), but were FANTASTIC. Being a twin, my brother and I ordered the same thing. He ordered his medium and mine was going to be a bit more alive at medium rare. They mix it up. Brother is half way through his burger (he loves ketchup; I don't). We go halfsies the rest of the way. Both halves were awesome. Did that ruin the night? Not really...because the birthday girl let us split her extra vegetables. I highly recommend getting them. Fries and onion rings are so 1998. Go with something your (not mine) palette isn't used too! I love game meat...bison, elk, ostrich, or alligator. I am a sucker for the exotic. It was awesome because AP (Aunt Pat) got dessert which was chocolate cake and some ice cream and berries. Guess who got half the berries and ice cream? THIS GUY! Plus...I knew they would have some key lime pie. I ordered said pie. I love said pie. How could I not order pie two weeks after Pi Day? Mom ordered chocolate cookie ice cream sundae, and brother ordered the chocolate fudge pie which was similar to my key lime. Just not as good. I wish the service was better. I wish the server would have not mixed up our burgers. It's a blessing and a curse to be a twin. It was PACKED as I mentioned before, so make a reservation! I mean we had to go around the parking lot just to find a spot....THRICE!!! THRICE!!!!! We actually ended up right in front and saved $4.00 on valet parking. If you want to people watch creepy old guys take out their trophy wives, catch up with some old friends who make a lot more money than you, or get treated by your awesome aunt...WILDFIRE IS THE WAY TO GO!
(5)
Amber E.
Mouthwatering is the best way to describe the food my husband and I enjoyed here! We both ordered the filet mignon medallions, and they could not have been more perfect! His favorite was the loaded baked potato while I couldn't get enough of the Parmesan! Our server was very attentive and knowledgable, and made our experience a great one! Finishing off the meal with the apple pie may not have been the most health conscious decision, but it was delicious and huge enough for us to share and have some leftover. We would highly recommend it!
(5)
Chloe H.
I have been here once before with my dad on a previous Father's Day. I decided to take him, along with my mom and boyfriend for round two this year. I was a little disappointed (and perhaps a bit snooty) about the amount of children that were in there. When I was a kid, I wasn't allowed to come along to a steakhouse type restaurant. So I was taken aback being surrounded by babies (there were 5-6 of them near our table). But anyways--that's not the restaurant's fault; it was an observation of the type of people dining there that day. I ordered the potato-encrusted scallops and BBQ-rubbed baked potato; my boyfriend the BBQ chicken; my mom the chicken sausage pizza; and my dad the Sunday special of turkey, gravy, and mashed potatoes. My scallops were tender on the inside, crunchy on the outside. My dad enjoyed his turkey a lot and finished it all--a rarity for him. My boyfriend said the chicken was very juicy and it took a lot of willpower for him not to rip the chicken apart Medieval Times style. My mom did not like the pizza at all; she said it was too spicy even though she ordered it without jalapenos. Overall, the server was good. He took our orders quickly and the food was at our table, piping hot in less than 15 minutes. Given how busy the restaurant was, he did a good job.
(5)
Judy G.
I have been a long time fan of Wildfire. I made a reservation for Saturday night and was a little concerned how early the reservation was. They only had a 345 and a 9pm slot. I figured it was because it would be swamped with post Valentines diners so I stuck with the earlier time. When I got to the restaurant there were TONS of tables open and even around two hours after I left there were still many many tables open. I think they should be a little more reasonable with reservations and give their long time patrons a better time slot, especially since it seems they have plenty of open seating. Now about the food. The steaks are perfect, there is not a thing I would change about any of the steaks. The sides that come with the steaks were not my favorite. I ordered the Au Gratins and they were like none I have ever had but not in a good way. The only way I could explain the Au Gratins is that they tasted and had the texture of buttered noodles. I would stick with the baked potato, rice or sweet potato next time. The service as always was top notched. Our waiter knew his stuff and was able to anwer all of our questions. He was attentive, and friendly. For those that have not been here before I suggest sticking with the classics, Steak and Potato, you can't go wrong with that!
(4)
Anne G.
Love this place! Waited 10 extra minutes for our table and at the end when our bill came they took off the price of one of our appetizers because of the wait. We didn't even complain! Ordered chop salad , bacon wrapped scallops, stuffed mushroom with crab, grautin potatoes, baked butternut squash and the filet trio. Everything was delicious!! Had left overs and just warmed them up and tasted even better then Friday night. Cannot go wrong here!!
(5)
Jennifer C.
As most people know, I despise suburban chain restaurants. However, this one is pretty good. The best thing here is the cornbread. It's not on the menu and its served instead of bread at lunch. Delish! In regards to actual menu items I like the salmon and the chopped salad. For me the food here is like a 3.5, but since the service here is generally great I bumped it up to five stars. Overall, I'll definitely be back and ordering from here through takeout taxi too.
(4)
Noomi J.
I was gifted a Lettuce Entertain You gift card, so onwards I went with my date in tow haha. We got there around 7:30 on a Thursday with no reservations, waited a max of 20 minutes. We ordered the filet trio and crusted scallops with the side dishes of bbq sweet potatoes and mac & cheese, both of them coming with an extra charge of $2. The filet trio came with a selection of different crusts, aka toppings that were about 1-2 tbs in amount. We chose the bearnaise, horseradish, and mashed potato crusts. All of them were delicious, and the meat was soft & tender. Size-wize, the medallions were comparable to a small clementine. The scallops were incredibly delicious and succulent. However, the spinach that it came with was gross. Too oily. I love spinach on whatever, be it in salads, pizza, omelets, etc, so I was disappointed that it came so ill-prepared like this. The presentation of the dish was a little sloppy- the crusts on a few scallops weren't all on or falling off, and the scallops were swimming in pools of grease. I would've liked the scallops to have been swimming happily in pools of sauce, but the sauce was buried under this gross layer of grease -.- I wanted to dab each scallop's bottom on a napkin lol. Both of the side dishes were average. When I saw bbq sweet potatoes on the menu, I had been excited cuz I thought it would involve an interesting twist involving bbq sauce haha. Unfortunately, it was just a sweet potato brick served with butter and brown sugar. And whenever I go to a steak or bbq establishment, I try to order mac & cheese. Wildfire's version was on the overdone side for the noodles. Not overly cheesy and could have used more sauce. Nothing fancy or beyond mediocre. Another obstacle in the way of a 5 star rating is that our waitress did something to turn me off. I had ordered the filet trio and was about to say our next item when she interrupted and asked if that was it, if we were sharing. If I had come with one of my skinny-ass gfs, then okay, I would've let it pass. But I came with a hot date with a hearty appetite, so it gave me the impression that she thought we couldn't afford dining for two at that establishment. She checked in with us once, our food was brought by someone else, and we saw more of the busboy than her. Not exactly attentive, personalized service. I honestly have had better service at the Cheesecake Factory. Bottom-line, I enjoyed the food, but I'll still be looking for my go-to steak place. *gives the hairy eyeball treatment to the Capital Grille*
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Jeff G.
When I went to the Wildfire, the place was very full, however they were able to seat me right away the waitress even though she had a lot going on was very quick getting to me. I wasn't too hungry so I only ordered a Cesar salad with salmon on it. It came out from the kitchen relatively quickly considering the amount of people in the restaurant, their salads are very large and the salmon was excellent. It had a hint of smoky flavor and it was cooked perfectly. Next time I will just order the salmon because it was so good.
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Mary Kay D.
Food was awesome, SERVICE was HORRIBLE!!!!!! Sorry Micheal (the waiter), you need a lot more training before I would have put you on the floor for Mother's Day!!!!!!. Here goes in order the problems we had that day at Wild Fire Schaumburg 1. They changed our reservations from 3:45 to 3:15, really not a problem just an inconvenience. 2. Two older women who were the hostesses were rude and clueless. 3. Arrived at 3 PM for 3:15 reservations BUT did not sit down until 4 PM. 4. We had reservations for 9 and they put us at a table big enough for 6, when asked if we could move to a bigger table they refused us saying they were all taken, yet through the entire dinner NO ONE sat there. 5. Tried to read menu in the dark, good thing I am a geocacher, I had a small flashlight I passed around so we could read it. 6. Placed our order at 4:15 and did not get the food until 5:30. 7. Waiter never came back to check on us at all during this time, bus boy refilled our water and brought more bread. 8. FINALLY our food arrives!!!!!. Since we are sitting at a table for 6, And since everything was AL-A-Cart I had to put my baked potato plate on top of my steak plate and my mac and cheese boat in front of my niece. This was really very uncomfortable! 10. No steak sauce, so we had to ask. 11. NO SALT and Pepper had to ask and brought in a different trip. 12. Food was awesome even if I had to reach over people to eat it. 13. Halfway through the meal we finally get our beverages. 14. Asked female wait staff to take our group picture and she rudely claimed she was too busy. But yet her hands were empty and she stood and watched the diners for over 10 minutes... BUSY??? REALLY Hun?? 15. After eating we asked for wet naps for our hands and the block head brings us 3 paper napkins in warm water. Excuse me there are 9 of us!!!! I laughed after trying to pick up wet paper napkins and trying to wipe my hands. It fell apart. 16. AND Finally after all was said and done The seared Tuna Rocked, the Ribs needed no sauce and my steak was cooked to perfection. And at more then $53 a person it was way less the magical. With all the BAD service I can not give this more then two measly stars. I will NOT go back to Wild Fire Schaumburg ever! I have been in the restaurant business for more then 30 years and this has to be on the top ten list of BAD experiences. I was under the impression that ambiance, service and food was all part of the dining experience. If you too believe this then I do not recommend Wild Fire Schaumburg.
(2)
Heidi H.
3pm on a Saturday. I order the "special" filet trio. Waitress had to go check if they still had it. Yes they do. GREAT. I order it medium with au gratin potatoes. Turns out it would be 20 minutes till the potatoes would be done. Ok fine we're not in a rush. 20 min later our meal shows up and I can tell right away my steak must be over done just based on the black char on the outside. If it was a $15 steak I would have just shut my mouth and ate it but for a $35 steak at a STEAK restaurant nope sorry. Asked for it to be re fired. Came back about 15 min later and I slice into each one. 2 are at best rare (almost blue) and the third was probably medium rare. So I eat 1 and the other two will be cooked with some eggs for breakfast. Really disappointed I can't get a properly cooked steak after two tries at Wildfire. They did comp my steak and the server was decent but come on.
(2)
Susan B.
Wildfire is a great place to dine for a special occasion. We came here for an anniversary dinner around the holidays. I'm glad I made a reservation because a lot of holiday parties were going on so there was a long wait. We were seated in a booth that awkwardly faced some other tables head on. I made sure to order the martini flight pronto so that I wouldn't mind nearly as much that other patrons were forced to stare at us the whole meal. And if you are wondering if the martini flight is worth it, it is! My favorite is stormy night...it tastes like a blue sweetart. We ordered the soft pretzels as an appetizer and they were amazing. A bit greasy but amazing. They were super soft and buttery and came with cheese and mustard dipping sauces (highly recommend). I have the chopped salad and my bf had a steak, both were excellent. Can be a tad pricey but like I said, it is a perfect spot for special occasions.
(5)
kimberly r.
We choose the WRONG place for our end of the year lunch. Waitress Suzanne was unprofessional and rude. We waited to long to order, when asked about the food she looked over her shoulder and said I put your order in and walked away like we were at some diner. Then we waited a hour for the food that was room temperature not hot. The food was mediocre at best. Suzanne could not handle cash and cc transactions at the same time and if u need change that was an additional set back because she has to walk back and forth to process that separately. The waitress had the nerve to look to see if she received a tip TACKY my peer gave her $1. We all decide that we will NOT come back. The atmosphere was beautiful and the pop was good.
(2)
Jenny L.
I am really disappointed in this place and there policy on parties of large groups of people trying to make a reservation. I called today to schedule dinner for my company for the holidays and was told if it was 12 people or over I would have to either reserve a private room that would require a $2,000 minimum to order regular entrees, OR that we would be allowed to use a room but would be required to have a pre-selected menu. The party would have been less than 20 people total. I then asked if we could simply have a larger table in the dining room and was told "they could see what they could do"...but most likely the tables would be split in 2 meaning 1 table could be on complete opposite sides of the restaurant from each other. Either way with each of these options or being allowed to order entrees we wouldn't have even come close to spending $2,000. This is a restaurant NOT a nightclub. This reservation was going to be for a Monday evening which isn't even prime busy hours in a restaurant, so what is the problem? For this package I was told we would have to purchase was around $35 per person with pre-selected food menu. Okay, well that is not what the staff at my company wanted so why could we just not sit in the dining room and order regular entrees? We were willing to be flexible. If you think about it, the bill would have been higher if we did make the reservation with you in the dining area. For instance $35 times 20 people is $700 on a set menu including 4 courses? Well if we sat in the regular area some people would probably be ordering more expensive items not even including drinks or desserts or appetizers. I was told this is the policy by Wildfire which is really crappy. I myself also work in the service industry part time and I have never heard of anything so absurd. The restaurant I work for accomodates parties like this on a regular basis without forcing their customers to do things like this, which is why our customers come back, tell their friends and family which results in repeat business. As a result of this we decided Wildfire obviously didn't appreciate potentially having us as a customer so we booked our event at other restaurant in Schaumburg that was happy to have us and accomodate our party. I also called many other restaurants in Schaumburg who didn't have any policies like this and again were happy to make a reservation for us and have our business. I am honestly shocked and did not expect this kind of a response from Wildfire and even as a customer I will probably not come back. It was a very simple request, and the best way to lose a customer is to turn them away and not only turn 1 person away but turn away 20 people who will remember that and also tell their family and friends.
(1)
Jeka M.
THIS is where I have my birthday. Swingy Rat Pack ambience, polite staff, and the filet medallion trio is out of this world! The goat cheese salad and the spinach salads are also delicious, and I love their wine or martini flights. Issues: In the past, staff were friendlier and more personable; I remember getting special birthday treatment 5 years ago~ desserts, or a free mini martini glass, or something~ and now it's like they barely acknowledge it. Also, the meat cooking has been off~ medium rare is more like medium to well. The staff has also been difficult to understand lately; polite, but distant, too. Overall, staff is still polite, food is still good, but that extra sparkle has dimmed now that it's been around awhile.
(4)
Ashley A.
Been to Wildfire twice & both times did not disappoint! The coconut shrimp is yummy! The pretzel appitizer is great too! Would def reccomend!
(4)
Nick D.
This place is always solid and a bit cheaper than a top end steakhouse. Good bread, appetizers, drinks, soups etc. The steaks are good to really good. Try one of the crust toppings they offer on the steaks, they are really nice. The service is good and professional. Another nice bonus is that you can get lettuce entertain you points here. I would recommend this place to anyone looking for a nice dinner out.
(4)
Reid F.
A big, bustling steakhouse with excellent food and good service. Try the bone-in ribeye steak...yumm. The only knock is the weak wine list, which contains bottles that are mostly too young to be good.
(4)
Joe E.
Good Service, Great Atmosphere, Amazing Food! It's not super expensive, but it's not cheap. I think it's worth it. I ordered the spit roasted half chicken with roasted vegetables. Fantastic!!! I don't know what else to say to describe it. Got the IC sundae for dessert. There were so many good choices... the dessert tray looked awesome! My table seemed very pleased with all their dishes as well. I'm a selfish person, so I don't really care what they had/what they thought #kidding I will be going back. Woodfield has so many solid restaurants, but this one is definitely in the Upper-Echelon.
(5)
Meghan D.
I've been here many times and have never had a bad meal EVER. My favorite dish is the Trio Crusted Filet Mignon, with many delightful choices for the crust. My favorites are Horseradish, Blue Cheese and Mushroom. This dish goes best with Red Skin Mashed Potatoes (out of this world) and Creamed Spinach. They have a wonderful selection of wine and martinis. We usually don't get to dessert, unless we're with a group. I would suggest their Key Lime Pie or Triple Layer Chocolate Cake. Wildfire is the perfect place to celebrate a special occasion.
(5)
Eric H.
Great, classy meal for not that much money. I've been here a few times now and I've enjoyed whatever it was I got, ranging from pizza, to ribs, to the Bison burger. The service has been good whenever I've been here, and there's no complaints to be had from me.
(5)
Krys A.
My favorite restaurant! Food is fantastic. Atmosphere is great. Recommended to anyone and everyone.
(5)
Carl C.
I have been using this location for several years for business lunches/dinners. A great lunch spot for clients because the staff are very professional and the menu will have something for everyone. If it is nice outside, the patio is a good option. Be sure to have reservations. That is something you must have to make sure you are seated quickly.
(5)
Chris R.
I love this place :) Great for lunch or dinner. The food is just quality every time we come here.
(4)
Juliana R.
Dining here is always a treat! The wild raspberry martini is like drinking kool-aid The mashed potatoes are like nothing I've ever had in my life! Valet is way cheaper than the city location too which is cool
(5)
Andrea P.
Awful service- worst I've experienced anywhere. Bad drinks, burned food, injuries that the staff did not properly attend to. Had to ask a busser for our server then had to ask for the manager. We shouldn't have had to pay a penny for that mess. Being former servers we left enough for tip out but honestly, that wasn't even deserved. Service was- non-existent.
Last night was my second time at Wildfire and it certainly did not disappoint. The service was great, timely and very courteous. Refills came before I had to ask, and the food was magnificent. I had the New York Strip with Parmesan crust and it was so good, it just about melted in my mouth. Though the parking lot was full, they were still able to seat my party of two right away.
(5)
Courtney S.
Amazing Food, Awesome Dessert, Great Atmosphere and Wonderful Service! We will be back
(5)
Joe P.
The food is delicious! We ordered carry out and and all the food was amazing. The staff on the other hand didn't seem to want to help with the carry out or care to explain in a polite fashion where to actually pick it up. The bartender was nice but hostesses seemed rude. We will be back for the food but leery of the service staff. We've also dined in and enjoyed the experience. The server was much more helpful and knowledgeable than the hostesses mentioned above. The interior is a very cool, retro decor. They have many different "dining rooms" and we've only been in one, but I forget what the name was. I will be back because the food is great and the interior is classy.
(4)
Antonio A.
Definitely a better option than any chain. Wildfire offers a somewhat sophisticated ambiance (for American dining of course) and very decent meat. The flank steak was perfectly cooked and tasted great. The marinade didn't overwhelm the taste of beef but rather nicely enhanced it. However the butter is dull and insipid. And the really low point was the baked potato. Any side dish that is the same size as the main course is not only absurd but shows a bit of fear that the main portion served might not suffice.
(4)
Cory B.
Posted up at the bar for lunch and in the end, I regret not dinning here sooner. The bartender, Danny, and I had a sophisticated conversation about whiskey and scotch while waiting on my Chicken Club Salad (special for that day). The atmosphere is classy, if/when I come back for dinner I'd feel comfortable in an Oxford. The salad was over-generously portioned and the chicken was cooked to perfection causing me to over indulge. If I had to do it all over again, I wouldn't change a thing. I'm not an expert, just a normal guy who enjoys a good meal.
(5)
Kevin K.
If I'm in the burbs and want a great meal, I know that Wildfire will never fail. There's a reason this place is so packed on the weekends and I was lucky enough to be nearby on a weeknight and not have to put up with a wait. There are so many delicious sounding options on the menu, but the horseradish crusted filet is so good that I can't bring myself to ever order anything else.
(5)
Betty C.
Love it and never disappointed
(5)
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)
Eric C.
Went here on Christmas Eve a few years back and had a pleasant experience. It was crowded and we had to wait, but that is completely expected on Christmas Eve. We were able to sit in the bar area and order a drink while we waited. The food was great and the service was excellent.
(4)
Paul W.
Back again for our anniversary a year later. Exact same treatment with mouth watering food and excellent service. This place is excellent. Can't recommend it enough. One of my fav places for steak. No disappointments.
(5)
Lulu C.
I made resservations on Open Table and when we got there we were seated right away. The waiter, Michael, was extremely helpful and knowledgeable and was fabulous at accommodating our needs for gluten free. The gluten free menu is awesome! They actually have choices for pizza and items with bread that are all gluten free, and they were delicious. I had the baked goat cheese appetizer with gluten free pita, very tasty!!! Our friends had the fish while my husband and I split a piece of prime rib. All of the food was very good! I would highly recommend this place if you want a nice evening out!!!
(5)
Ara R.
I love this place. Best steak and martinis ever! Great prices for their portions and quality.
(5)
Cinder M.
Incredible staff and incredible food! I can't say enough good things about this place. The portions are generous. The staff is very attentive. Even when it's super busy we still had excellent service and the waitress even had time to chat. They are great at suggestions and telling you about the selections.
(5)
Trina J.
Absolutely the best double baked potato and spinach salad on this side of heaven. The filet is also very tasty as it is well seasoned. Definitely a favorite in the area. If you are ballin' on a budget, you should eat in the bar area, Monday through Friday from 4- 6p and 9p - 10p. They offer their starter items for half price. My favorites are the crab crusted shrimp, oven roasted crab cakes and chicken and sausage pizza. The wait staff are good at what they do and they ensure your are well taken care of. If you are planning to eat there on the weekend, I recommend making an appointment. The wait time without a reservation can be off putting.
Have been going to all of the Wildfires in IL for years and have loved the food since day one. I have always had good service when going here. The staff is used to high maintenance clientele (especially at the Lincolnshire location) so I always feel pampered. My favorite dishes are the spinach and artichoke fondue, chopped salad, crusted halibut (when in season), trio fillet medallions, and for desert the peanut cup or berries crisp. You really can't go wrong. I've also had excellent sandwiches for lunch. Consider doing the club supper if you have a large group. I also love their martinis - green apple is a classic :)
(5)
Kirsten T.
The food was excellent, service was poor. I expect far better service when having dinner for 2 and it costs over $100. Call me picky, but I do not expect to waive down my waitress to get another drink. There are far better dining experiences in the area with much better service and the food is just as good.
(3)
Tasha A.
3 stars because Wildfire wasn't as great as I thought it was going to be. I was actually a bit disappointed. Because I was traveling alone that week, I sat at the bar. The service was only mediocre, I ordered a petite filet & it was only alright. The one thing I did really enjoy though was the Key Lime Pie martini. If I'm back in the Schaumburg area, I'll give Wildfire another try and update this review, but 3 stars for now.
(3)
Brent W.
Came here on a Monday night, post work. Hadn't been to this particular Wildfire but it's a carbon copy of all the others and that's a good thing imo. I really like the atmo at WF's as they are dark and clubby with nice lighting and comfy seating, and even though they are always bustling with activity, with an open kitchen in the back, the noise level is subdued due to excellent acoustics. Another great thing about Wildfire is they always have some solid specials, and if you are in the mood to just snack, take advantage of their 1/2 price apps which go til 6p. Monday's also come with 1/2 price bottles of wine and we chose an excellent Malbec for 22$. Awesome longtime Vet server "?" (can't recall her name but she was insanely well informed and loved her job) recommended a bunch of things....one we went with were the Horseradish encrusted Oysters which were amaze. She, wanting a salad chose the famed WF Chopped, also delicious and completely delivered. I chose the Steak Sandwich that actually didn't look particularly great to the eye (it was a fairly thin cut and even though ordered Med Rare looked more Med/Med Well...the reality was it didn't matter. It was a very tender cut of tenderloin which melted in your mouth, excellent flavor all around with a pesto sauce, arugala, red onion and mozzarella on a toasted ciabatta. I subbed creamed spinach for fries which was good, not off the charts good but tasty all the same. Rounded out the meal with one of their Chocolate Mousse Oreo desserts which was a perfect ending to a great meal.
(4)
Nick L.
Having been to pretty all the Wildfire's in the Chicagoland area - it's hard to pick and choose between them. They are all good and I'm happy to make the trip. The time I remember most here was a gathering of friends, some of which had not seen each other for over a year. It was a fun evening. We made a reservation and got a private room towards the back. That was a nice surprise, made me look like I had some pull at this establishment (I made the reservation - which was quick and painless) which was hilarious. The service was just as good, if not better, like having your wait staff. The chopped salad is always popular with the gang and this time was no different. My wife had the prime rib and myself the ribeye and they were cooked/seared perfectly to order. Can't stress how important that is. The sides were also great. So why only 4 stars....? Well, we were all catching up and at the end of the meal the waiter kept coming in expecting us to be gone or something. I think it was late enough that they weren't going to be seating any more people in the room after us. This happened a few times which was a bit off putting. On the way out, it felt like a walk of shame as a few of the other waiters were loitering around outside. No need for that I don't think but the food and company and service was good till then and that was the majority of the evening!
(4)
Cindy O.
I had the crusted rib eye ordered 'medium plus' and it was cooked just right. Tender, juicy. The roasted vege side and the gratin potatoes were okay. Not too expensive and the service was attentive. Went with a group and I think everyone enjoyed their meal. Would go back again when in town.
(4)
Bill D.
I was surprised the NY Strip side my porterhouse was a little tough. Not tough enough to send back, but I expected it to be more tender.
(2)
Dj Nightwolf ..
I was just here, and I totally agree with Amanda C. The scallops are insanely awesome. So awesome that you'll forget about your date... Ok, well, not that awesome, but you get the idea. In addition to awesome scallops, their filet is also awesome. I'm pretty darn sure that any steak you get here is also prepared & cooked to delicious perfection. I also recommend getting the wine flights and martini flights. Yes, we had both... don't judge us. Anyway, I'm definitely diggin the old school look of this place. FYI, it can get a bit noisy, but that's expected when you have great food, service, and drinks. This is definitely a good spot for a dinner date in the suburbs. I can't wait to come back for more awesomeness. ;-) Holla!!!â„¢
(4)
Pat M.
My wife and I have been to a Wildfire several times for date nights and special occasions. Our most recent visit was spectacular. The service was good (as always) and the food was amazing. They have a very nice wine list. My wife had a crusted filet which she said was vey good. I had a dry aged strip steak. First time I had ever had one and it was amazing. It was cooked perfectly. Slight char on the outside and still cooked to perfection. I definitely recommend Wild Fire anytime your looking for a nice steak house for a special occasion.
(5)
Roberta H.
Wow! What happened to Wildfire? We had a family celebration for my daughter's Graduation at the restaurant, and would have been better served staying home. Service was slow, inattentive and in fact, had to be summoned for us because she was too busy chatting with her co-workers to notice we needed something. My Father's plate was removed while he was still eating it; my drink was taken away and I was never offered another (it was just Club Soda, so it wasn't like I was hammered). The biggest insult, however, was that THREE of our five entrees had to be sent back because they were either incorrect or under-cooked. No apology or explantion was given - the plates were just dropped back on the table. I've dined at both the Schaumburg and the Lincolnshire locations, and have never, ever had such a disappointing experience. I would most certainly NOT recomment this restaurant - especially if you are planning a special celebration. Such a huge disappointment!
(1)
Colleen D.
We enjoyed this place so much that we actually went there twice during our Chicago trip, so I can review both lunch and dinner :) The main reason we picked the place was because it has a gluten free menu. I will start off by saying, I love a place that brings out gluten free bread to snack on while waiting for a meal. And super kudos to the waitress who saw hubby's GF menu from across the room and already put in an order for the bread before she even came over. And that GF bun was actually really good. The ambiance was really nice too. We sat in the bar area for a lunch meal and then in the regular dining room for dinner. Both spots were nice. The food was really good, especially the GF options. The GF pizza crust was a bit cracker-like, although I prefer this to the soggy consistency you sometimes get. Hubby said that the turkey burger was also very good. The Frank Sinatra Martini was yummy too. When in the area, we will return.
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Amanda C.
SCALLLLLLLLLOPS. Wait, did I say scallops? YEAH, I DID, AND THEY WERE INSANELY AWESOME. The only reason they didn't get 5 stars? I DEFINITELY could have had two plates of them. Come on, Wildfire... gimme more scallops next time, k?
(4)
Kevin S.
Wildfire is always a safe bet for great food and a nice environment. Steaks are always cooked to perfection and are delicious but my favorite items here are the chopped salad and the "Basil Hayden's Bourbon Tenderloin Tips" (yes I had to look it up because I forgot what it's called). I'm a huge fan of this place but since it's not exactly a budget restaurant I don't come here as often as I'd like.
(4)
Daniel C.
One in the party lives in western suburbs so we opt for this place instead of downtown. Only one guy out of seven went with fish. The rest of us got what we came here for, steak. The wine was a Ravenswood Lodi zin. A middle of the road selection that didn't break the bank. We started with calamari and mussel. As usual, I picked off all the tentacles. My medium rare New York strip was more of a medium. Probably was left sitting waiting on other orders on our table. The after dinner single malt and port list was not long but had a Balvenie and Graham's 20 years so we were satisfied.
(3)
Benson Y.
I walked into Wildfire expecting a typical "Applebee's" type set up. I had heard about it from a friend as a good place to eat, but no further details than that. When I walked in, I suddenly felt like I should have been wearing a full suit along with a fedora. The inside is beautiful, with its design reminiscent of what Hollywood would create as the backdrop for a gangster scene in a classic gangland flick. Even the signs that were spread out in the restaurant had a font that resembled something out of that era, with bold, thick letters and thin lines accentuating the edges. The front has the bar and a casual seating area. The main area of the restaurant is divided into two sides, one with lots of smaller tables and another with a large, long table. Off to the sides I saw a couple rooms that looked like private dining rooms. It's a really impressive set up and I drank it in with my eyes as we were taken to our table. As part of dinner, two types of bread were presented at the table. The first was an onion loaf and the other was a raisin bread. Both were wonderfully warm and tasty. I was not super hungry that night, so I ordered two appetizers and a side salad. The first appetizer was a dish of mussels with an herb butter sauce. The second was a horseradish crusted clam dish. Both were succulent and tasty. The herb butter sauce was really nice. It was warm with a great combination of herb flavor and butter, none overwhelming the other. The crust on the clams was really tasty but not bitter which some horseradish dishes can become. My side salad was spinach with bacon, nuts, shredded radishes with a wonderful warm mustard dressing. Service was quick and efficient. The waitress seemed really matter of fact, with no chit chat or small talk. She was friendly enough, and the place was packed so my guess is that she was racing to get through her tables. She wasn't rude in any way however and our food came much faster than I expected. I have to say that the portions were also much larger than I expected. I was thinking tiny appetizer sizes, but the mussel dish easily had a dozen pieces and the clam dish had about six. For dessert, I chose the pumpkin pie. It was really good. Not the best I've ever had, but very tasty with a nice thick layer of cream and candied walnuts. For the price, atmosphere and delicious food Wildfire is definitely worth a visit. I actually hope to go back the next time I'm in the Chicago area and take some pictures too!
(4)
Barbara S.
After reading some great reviews, I decided to try out this steakhouse since a friend and I were in serious need of brain food and for me that is always steak or fish. Went here on a Sunday at noon and was seated right away. The server was quick and efficient. The cornbread was amazingly yum! I started with the French onion soup which was nice but nothing great. I followed the so-so. Soup with a tenderloin steak sand-which that was very disappointing, it was not tender at all. My experience may be skewed by what I chose. The decor is beautiful and very old-school steakhouse, if only the food was up to par.
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Connie C.
I went to a family birthday party here last night in there private room that held 30 guests and where extremely satisfied! The service, the planned menu of appetizers, dinner course of filet mignon,salmon, and chicken on bone, double baked potato and broccoli was to die for. One of the main reasons we held the party there was due to there consistency of there food meaning... every time you dine there you never have a bad meal, or poor service. our family dines out ALLOT and Wildfire is one of our favorites restaurant's that is why we picked the event to be held there. We knew none of the guests would be disappointed with there meal or dining experience. The dessert we had was a triple chocolate cake and fruit crisp plate there was so much food that today I' am still stuffed. So if you want to book an event and have a great time with outstanding food and service I highly recommend Wildfire in schaumburg. The only reason I did not give it a 5 star rating is like all RESTAURANTS when they deliver your food its ALWAYS room temp . I happen to like me food very warm like you got it right out of the oven.Perhaps one day all restaurant's will deliver hot food to your table! here's hoping.
(4)
Doug H.
Good restaurant. Food was good, but not amazing. Good service. Fair prices for a quality sit-down restaurant. I would come here again.
(4)
Jeff P.
Every time I come here...I'm blown away. The decor is fantastic with a twenties-style supper club them. the coffee-rubbed buffalo filet is awesome. The drinks are great. The sides, delicious. What a great place. Average blueberry pie.
(5)
Lola K P.
This is the only one of the chain we've visited so far, and it's a really nicely appointed old-school cigar-clubby feeling kinda place - all dark oak and plump booths. A tiny bit like S.F.'s Joe DiMaggio's, at least in the main room - I didn't like the overflow room as much. It's very nice and upscale for the area, enough to maybe count as a kinda special-date place if you can't get into the City. We've visited several times, and I remember thinking that the food wasn't consistent, but can't rack my brain right now for examples. To top it off, I could've sworn I had pictures from at least some of the visits, and can't find those either. I do remember a few dishes I liked there: Coconut Shrimp, Prime Rib, Filet Mignon. I vaguely remember not liking the rice side so much, bit mushy and oversalted. So if nothing's particularly memorable, I'm guessing this sounds more like a 3 star rating, but I'm bumping it up cause I like the restaurant in general, it's upscale for this area, and on Mondays all the wines are half-off, and a definite value then.
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Dawn D.
Jam packed for a Sunday night. 10 minute wait with a reservation, but service was prompt once we were seated. I had the filet cooked medium, and it was cooked exactly right. For $25, it had a little bit more fat than it should have but was still delicious. It is not the best I have ever had, that filet is at the Farmstead in Cedarburg, WI, but I really enjoyed it. The potatoes were excellent, get the twice-baked potato if you go it is massive and delicious, almost a meal itself. The apple pie is also massive and really tasty. Be prepared to spend, it is really expensive but a nice experience for a special occasion or if you happen upon a gift card.
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Justin D.
Came in for a late dinner on a travel day. Wildfire sounded like a good choice close to the hotel. This is one of those classy chain owned restaurants but I can't complain about anything other than that. Service and food were excellent. I had the Beet and Goat Cheese Salad (side) and the Braised Short Rib Ravioli with a glass of Zin. The Beet and Goat Cheese salad was about as good as a side salad could be. The side portion is perfect for one person. If you get the small portion it is supposed to be big enough to feed about 3 people. Very fresh goat cheese and tender beets covered in almonds. Very tasty. The Braised Short Rib Ravioli was incredible. Served in a broth with chopped carrots and celery the starter is 3 satisfying jumbo ravioli. Each bite was filled with tender and delicious short rib meat and topped with a lite covering of mozzarella cheese. I wasn't able to eat a full meal here but the starter and salad alone put me at 3 stars. If I ever get the chance again I will update. There is no doubt I can get another star or two out for Wildfire.
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Meagan G.
As someone coming from an area with some of the freshest seafood out there, it's a bit unfair to judge a steak place on their fish, but I don't eat steak and chicken seemed boring. Instead, I opted for the cedar plank salmon and was pleasantly surprised. The teriyaki sauce was a bit over bearing, but the salmon was well cooked. I have a feeling most people don't order it here though. The broccoli side was a bit odd. It was basically a head of broccoli on a plate with some butter melted down over the top. Not spectacular, and I have a feeling the mashed potatoes all of my co-workers ordered were much better. Dessert options were great - homemade ice cream sandwich, banana creme pie and a fresh baked chocolate chip/pecan cookie with ice cream. Each portion would have been enough for the table to share, but we splurged - it was an expense account dinner afterall. Overall, it's probably best to order steak and dessert here, but avoid the seafood. The chicken looked tasty as well and may be worth a shot.
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L M.
My husband and I went here for a last-nice-dinner-before-the-baby-arrives and had a good time. At 7:00pm on a Friday night they were packed, but with reservations we were seated right away. We had to wait a bit, at first, for our waiter to give us attention, but after the food arrived he did a fine job. To start we had the crab crusted stuffed shrimp. They were good, but I'd recommend not using the lemon wedge they provide. It actually takes away from the crab and shrimp taste. We then each had the shrimp-and-crab bisque (who can get enough of shrimp and crab?). It was really tasty, with plenty of seafood. For dinner my husband ordered the 16 oz. prime rib, medium rare. There was more than enough for the two of us to share. It was perfectly cooked, juicy and tender. I had the ribeye medallions al forno, and by far, this was the star of the meal. The medallions themselves, the parmesan stuffing, and the jus were delectable. I loved the mushroom cap accompaniment. I would go back for that out of everything we had. We both ordered the au gratin potatoes for our sides and they were soo creamy and cheesy, super yummy. For dessert we had a dessert sampler consisting of the key lime pie, a peanut butter chocolate pie, and an ice cream cookie. Oh, yeah. This pregnant lady was very pleased by her overall experience!
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Marcus P.
I do NOT give 5 stars often, but Wildfire is definitely one of my favorite restaurants. Upscale and somewhat conservative (dark oak, stone and brass appointments--like a gentlemen's cigar-bar sans the cigars); without being overly-stuffy or Republican feeling. This place is a great diversion from all the swanky, pseudo-uber-sexy-nouveau-riche restaurants that are popping up on every corner. The staff acts like they are stock-option invested in the place--very gracious, very attentive...very nice. The drinks are to die for! I've had everything from Cosmos and Apple Martinis to Manhattan and Old-Fashions, and I've never been disappointed. What I've had that made me a permanent fan, however: shrimp & crab bisque, the calamari, the long island duck and the spit roasted turkey. Incredible! But the reason I go, the reason I still remember Wildfire even after I've moved and have lived in D.C. for nearly five years? The Surf and Turf--a filet mignon and a crab crusted lobster tail. Let me stop...let me stop...I'm getting vaklempt. Excuse me...talk amongst yourselves...I'll give you a topic: it's possible to lead a cow up stairs, but not down stairs. Discuss.
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Ashley C.
The Good: + They sat us as soon as we got there for our reservation. + Excellent, cooked-to-order Filet. + Very nice lobster tail as part of the surf + turf. + The chocolate cake for my friend's birthday that came out with a candle. The Okay/Bad: - The shrimp and crab bisque - it was good but nothing to write home about. - Creamed spinach - not good. - I hate when restaurants create a fake wait. During our dinner, there were plenty of tables available and no one was seated there during our dinner. Yet, somehow there was a 2 hour wait. - My biggest complaint is the Service. Our waitress was just cold. I know that they sometimes have to card for wine, etc, but at a lot of nice places they don't or at the very least are polite. We ordered martinis and she demanded that she see our ID and spent time looking at it. Yet, she failed to mention my friend's birthday until we said something. She responded, "oh yes, I guess I saw that." I was so pissed that I even said normally nice places don't do that. That started me off wrong - and she didn't even give anyone else in her section near us a hassle. WTF?! She just wasn't nice or friendly at all. She also never came by and asked if we wanted another drink or anything else. At a nice restaurant, you need to have good service. Hence, deducting a star for that. I'd like to try the one in Chicago, but one of the better options out by Woodfield.
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Nicole L.
So it's been five years since I last ate at Wildfire but I was back recently for a farewell lunch for a coworker. I ordered the filet medallion duo where you choose your toppings for each 3 oz filet. I got the blue cheese and parmesan. Both were very tasty, but what was weird is I asked for my steak prepared medium and one of the filets was well done which made it not as tasty as the other. Overall, however, the steak was much better than the last time I ate here. The mashed potatoes, as always, were delicious. For dessert I shared the "ice cream sandwich" with a coworker which is really good - made with dense brownies for the outside and Snickers ice cream for the inside. Very filling. I still wouldn't come here on my own, I think, due to the price and the fact they never seem to prepare the steak as requested, but it's at least much better than five years ago.
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Mary B.
I go here probably once a month with my mom for martini flights! I think that is the greatest part of it! I've only been there once for an actual meal, which was just okay. But I went a long time ago for their dinner meal so maybe it's different now. Now whenever I go, my mom and I usually sit in the bar during happy hour and have martini flights and half off appetizers. The appetizers are really good. We always get the chicken and portabella mushroom skewer and the artichoke dip. Both are so amazing. We've also had the goat cheese appetizer too. Also nummy! The staff members are always very friendly too. We've had a girl there a few times and she always remembers us and chats with us about things. Really personable! If you like martini's, definitely hit it up for the flight if nothing else. They are really really good. My favorite is the raspberry martini and the stormy night. I'll have to try out their dinner food again too... but only if I have a gift card, it's pretty pricy during the regular hours which is why we hit up half off appetizers in the bar (4-6).
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Meghan C.
I have lived in the Schaumburg area for a few years now and have finally had the pleasure of dining at Wildfire. From the street it never looks all that busy, but boy was I wrong. They were hoppin'! It pays to be patient when it comes to parking. Expect to drive around for at least 5-10 minutes for a parking spot, or just go with the valet, if you don't want to wait. It was about a 45 minute wait for the dining room, but we ate at the bar and had almost immediate service. Our waitress took a little bit longer than I expected to get the drinks and food, but I gave her the benefit of the doubt because it was super-busy. The wait for the food to come was about average, but totally worth the wait. The calamari was delectable, but the mussels not so much. They were a meaty, and the sauce was a bit thick. Some may like it, but it was not for me. My steak was perfect and was soooo tender. I was able to cut through it like butter. I had no room for dessert, but what our table neighbors had looked delicious, and I'm sure it was. I was a little disappointed that our waitress forgot my aunt's second glass of wine, but she made up for it by taking it off the bill, and giving it to us anyway. (I've waited tables before, so like I said before, we gave her benefit of the doubt). My advice to you would be to make reservations, don't eat the mussels, and save room for dessert.
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Carol K.
My husband and I have been known to "default" to Wildfire when we don't know where we want to eat. I believe this is because of the spot-on consistency of both their food and service. You know exactly what you're going to get when you eat here. Attentive, personal service, quality meats, LOTS of flavor. I am completely obsessed with their braised short rib plate - I've ordered it without even looking at the menu the last two times we visited. For once, I wish the portion was LARGER because I could eat 2 pounds of that short rib. My husband always goes for a fat steak with a crust (usually blue cheese) on top. The cheddar stuffed, twice-baked potato should not be missed. I also appreciate their variety of desserts - a little something for everyone, and you can even get half orders for people who just want a small bite of something sweet. Maybe the best part of Wildfire? You can make reservations online - even right here on the Yelp website! It's a no-brainer.
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Jacob D.
My wife and I decided to go to a steak house and Wildfire was one of the few open at the time (they open early compared to Sam and Harry's and other steakhouses in the area). I have never had a bad experience here although this is not my favorite steak place. I had the beef wellington and my wife had the petite fillet. The meat was prepared perfectly (as usual) and the wine was great! The crab stuffed mushroom caps were delicious, I definitely recommend ordering them as an appetizer! The place does not offer the same quality and taste of steak as Gibson's or Capital Grille but it's still a worthwhile stop when you want to have a great steak and enjoy yourself. The prices are not cheap but they are not expensive either. Expect to leave about $120-150 for two (with drinks / wine). Overall I believe Wildfire offers great food at great prices.
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Tara M.
Okay, admittedly I'm so far out of the loop because we're one of the last couples in the Chicago area to try Wildfire, not that we hadn't heard of it, we're just cheap so expensive dinners don't happen often. What kind of restaurant did I think I was going to? I don't know, but I expected it all to be top-notch, top-shelf, superior... because that's what everyone tells me. Walk in, 6:15, have 6:30 reservations and they seat us right away, all the way on the other side of the restaurant, but in a cozy spot. Good start. Water hits the table, server comes and discusses specials, takes drink order. Okay, we order, I order petite filet, well (oh, shut up! I order well done meat all the time, it is not wrong to order red meat... cooked!). Husband ordered Char Crusted Rib Eye, Medium Rare (because he's a canibal, that's the only reason to require so much blood in your meat... or you're a vampire! -ooh, maybe that would explain those bite marks on my neck....). Both of us ordered a salad... Salads: Not sure about this hearts of palm thing... the salads were okay. Balsamic Vinigarette was great, according to husband. Thousand Island was that pink watery kind, it was kinda icky. Steaks: Husband's Rib Eye, he loved, perfectly cooked, great taste... no complaints. Petite Filet... well, they told me that it would be buterflied because it was to be well, not sure what they mean because there was no essence of butterflying to my meat, but then again it was also served to me Medium... back to the kitchen, give it some fire... ta-da! Well done, and a good cut of meat. Yum-yum! Desert: Husband ordered the key lime pie and I ordered the apple pie w/caramel and ice cream... key lime was not the best, but it's a steak place, not a pie place (an husband's affinity for blood may have skewed his tastebuds). Apple pie was great, but too much for one person! While we were eating desert we overheard our server telling another table that many deserts could be odered as half... would have been nice to have been told that too, I'd have ordered half. So the service was really good, even if my meat wasn't fully-cooked the first time it hit our table. The food was good, aside from my salad being thoroughly unimpressive. I think Wildfire is a nice experience for the price, but thought that the ambiance would be more than it was. Oh, one last thing, and maybe this isn't something others review, but it's a big deal to me... restrooms! There is only one set of them, on one side of the restaurant and no easy way to get there from our seats, unless we wanted to use the kitchen run for the servers. Then the bathrooms were kinda weird, with an odd/funky trough sink and kind of unkept appearance. Not repulsive, but kind of icky... I don't know... it was a bit of an issue for me though. All in all a decent experience, we will likely go back with a group, and I'll just not use the restroom.
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Donna R.
BEST STEAKS EVER Always have a pleasant time here. Meat is always wonderfully prepared. Mashed potatoes are always delicous. Just go here :)
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Jecker H.
best chopped salad ever!!!!!!!!!! also the trippled layerd chocolate cake is to die for!!!!!
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Jamie M.
So let's just start off by saying I like Wildfire. It seems to be the kind of place that when vendors want to buy dinner, they choose a local Wildfire. Maybe it's because they are consistently good. I know I've been to 3 different ones and the food has been good. We chose Wildfire on a spur of the moment because the restaurant we were planning on must have had a fire - 3 trucks in front of the building and everyone outside. So we headed to Wildfire 3 blocks away. We got there are 815 on a Satruday night and were told a 30 minute wait was ahead of us. That is about what I would expect for no reservations, no call-ahead. We managed to grab a seat by the bar, which was packed with a mixture of folks waiting for tables and people eating at the bar. I got a Fat Tire on draft, Kelly got an iced tea, and Pam got a Bloody Mary, which she thought was excellent. Sure enough, the buzzer went off 28 minutes into our wait. They told us to grab our drink and follow them, and a bartender came to our table a couple minutes later to settle up. I threw 2 $20 bill in for a $34 tab, and I guess they just assumed I wanted to tip $6 on it. Have to admit I thought that was a little presumptuous, but I let it slide. Our waitress was super nice,and the fresh bread was delicious. Some sort of a mini onion load and a mini pumpernickel. Yum! I ordered a special of ribeye and scallops. The waitress pointed out it was a thin cut, and that was fine by me. Pam got the fillet wellington, and Kelly went with a chicken dish with an arugula salad on top of it. We also got a small Wildfire chop salad to split - holy crud the small could have fed 5-6 easy! Everything came out promptly, even given the place was packed. Families and couples all over and still it didn't seem overly load. Good accoustic design I think. My ribeye was cooked perfectly and seasoned just right, but my scallops were just overdone, but not by a lot. Kelly loved her salad / chicken, and Pam was in heaven with her wellington. Of everything on the table, I think we also agreed that Pam's side of Au gratin potatoes was the best. Wow! Overall, I really enjoy Wildfire. If it wasn't for my scallops, which were still good even overdone, I would have given it a 5 stars. Definately recommend the au gratin!
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Barman S.
This is one of the better steak houses out there in Chicago suburb. It's a little bit expensive, but not as expensive as some high class steak restaurants that aren't necessarily better. So, if I want to eat a good steak, I'd rather go here. My favorite is Horseradish Cruster Filet (medium) and Tuna Steak Teriyaki (medium rare). Yummm... Menu (9/10) This is a steak restaurant, so you can't really find anything but steak and some seafood offerings. But as far as steak is concerned, they're pretty creative and you will find dishes that you can't find anywhere else. Price (9/10) For a good steak restaurant, this is not expensive, especially since the side dishes aren't a'la carte. If you order a dinner menu, you'll get a side dish. And as far as side dish is concerned, I always order au gratin potatoes. Ambiance (7/10) The restaurant layout is nice and clean, but the distance between tables is too close for my taste. If you're a bit large and have to sit a little further from your table, your chair may bump into someone behind you. It's a little noisy as well. Service (7/10) I've never seen any other steak restaurant to be so packed every night. As a result, the waiters and waitresses have to work extra hard to attend to all their customers' needs. So, you may feel a little bit ignored from time to time. Can be improved for sure, probably by hiring more people. Location (9/10) It's about 10-15 minute high way drive without traffic. With traffic, it's more like a 20 minute high way drive. That's not bad at all. Overall score: 8/10
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David W.
What's not to like? My kind of place, this rest'raunt is (sung to the tune of "My Kind Of Town, Chicago Is"). A pleasant, festive atmosphere, spacious and comfortable inside, attentive and knowledgeable waitstaff. Prices were comparable to better Dallas-area restaurants. Valet service was advertised, but my party found a spot in the back. The menu and winelist were impressive. I had the Prime Rib, which was prepared to perfection. My side dish, potatoes au gratin was very tasty, but the portion was quite small - I could have wished for more. The bar service was really good - my Beefeater martini was perfect. We were comfortably able to find room for dessert. What I had wanted was sold out :( but the substitute, creme brulee, was admittedly delicious. Next time I visit the area I intend to return and try more yummy offerings.
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Nicole M.
Went to wildfire for my boyfriends birthday dinner, this time with reservations and it was still yummy! We got the calamari appetizer, which was good. He got a beer, I got a key lime pie martini... Umm delish!!! I of course got the NY strip with baked potato crust and he got the prime rib and a huge baked potato. He said that had the be the best prime rib hes had, So I stole a bite and it was pretty darn good! I love going to Wildfire for a nice meal with a not over the top price!
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Michael P.
Ive been here multiple times with my family. I like the place its good but i wouldnt come here with friends or by myself. too expensive. the mushroom pizza as the apetizer is the best mushroom pizza ive ever had. usually order the one of the steaks. i feel like they are similar to other restaurants that serve steaks. nothing special. good restaurant to go with family. Overall i feel there are better steakhouses
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Nana G.
I've been to Wildfire a few times before with friends and family. Food was really good, service was alright and it was overall pleasant. So my husband and I decided to go there for our first wedding anniversary dinner last month. We made a reservation and were all dressed up for our special occasion. We got there and it was busy as usual. We told them we had a reservation and were given a pager and waited for our table to be ready. So we waited, and waited...and waited some more. People who arrived AFTER us, and it seemed like they didn't have a reservation either, were being seated before us. And we were standing right in front of the hostesses the whole time. 20 minutes had gone by and my husband went up to the hostesses and asked when our table would be ready. They acted so surprised and was like oh, you're coming right up. Coincidence? Doubtful. A mistake? Maaaaaaybe. But we were standing right in front of them, in plain view, the whole time. Was it because my husband and I looked too young? Who knows. Whatever it was, it ruined the mood for us. When they were finally ready to seat us, they brought us to a booth in the bar area. It was lame. We were one of the most dressed up customers and they decided to sit us in the bar area. It pretty much ruined our mood for our anniversary dinner. Our waiter was alright, and the food was good as usual. I had the filet mignon wellington and my husband had the NY strip. Those were the only high points for the whole night. That wasn't enough, however, to make us forget the the bad start to our dinner. My husband and I would not come again, unless we just wanted to come in for some good steak and not care about the service.
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Alefiyah M.
My husband and I got the braised beef tip ravioli, chopped salad, and mini bison burger trio. The ravioli was delicious - pasta tasted fresh and beef and sauce were so good. My husband loved the salad. He's usually not a fan of vinaigrettes, but this one was delicious and not overpowering. The burgers were alright, a little dry, but flavorful. Our order took a while to come out because my burgers were burned and had to be remade. The manager came out and apologized and took the appetizer off our bill. After the meal, our waitress came out with two complimentary desserts to apologize for the meal delay, a flourless chocolate cake and vanilla ice cream with a berry sauce. Neither of us like chocolate too much, so didn't eat much of the cake, but ice cream was good. Chocolate lovers would adore the cake. Our meal and service were both amazing and we hope to be back soon.
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Bryan W.
Just had an amazing dinner there. Between the two of us shared the stuffed mushrooms, spinach salad, pumpkin pie and filet Wellington. All of it was amazing and we had great service too
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Nick M.
Stop Seven: New beginnings You have redeemed yourself Wildfire, better food, better service, and a nice "see you later" before I left. I knew you had it in you! I kind of like the lunch menu better anyways.
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Scott W.
Came here on a Saturday evening and it was packed. Definitely remember to make reservations. The parking lot was completely full so we utilized the valet parking. Inside the restaurant has an upscale feel. I really enjoyed the prime rib. It was prepared perfectly. Save room for dessert as well. They are huge.
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Al M.
I need to preface this review with the fact that this was more about our waiter than it was the food. I have eaten at Wildfire in several locations and am usually pleased. I was not the host of the 8 people I was dining with last evening. This was a business dinner and we had a private room which is quite nice. I am not sure I ever heard or did not understand our waiters name. He had a strong accent which was difficult to comprehend. We were offered cocktails, at that time our host who is very knowledgeable of wine asked for the wine list. the waiter proceeded to condescend to our host, about how difficult the wine list was to understand and offered there house wine as an alternative. that set the tone for the rest of the evening. We eventually overlooked it, but the servers attitude was indifferent and less than friendly. At some point I would have spoken to the manager, but did not want to defect from our hosts evening. We will go back, the food is consistently good, and normally the service is better.
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Anna K.
Usual fail-safe steakhouse after a long day of shopping in the ever so popular woodfield shopping district. A and I have a tendency to skim the menu and order on a whim whatever that sounds good and the Past 2 times have been surprisingly tasteful. Our favorite item thus far has been the cobb salad. something about the dressing makes this one better than most cobb salads plus since it's portioned as a shared item, there is plenty of greens, bacon bits, and egg to be consumed between us two. Starter onion and rye breads with a bowl of crab and shrimp bisque is always a good option and for the main entrees, filet mignon with lobster tail or the chicken and bbq ribs combo are always good choices. The service is consistently good with nice hostesses who will talk to you with a smile always.
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Kelly O.
I truly have never had anything but a fantastic experience here. The service is wonderful- attentive but not intrusive. The food is perfection. The dirty martinis are AMAZING- it's made perfect every time, which is somewhat of a challenge at other restaurants, which disturbs me to no end. Great bar area where you can eat and hang out. Huge dining room with plenty of private dining tables available. I just honestly can't say a bad thing about this place.
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Susanna M.
just left wildfire rest. in schaumburg. got take out. gluten free penne pasta with roasted veges. also, a spinach salad w/egg and bacon with warm dressing. first-the penne pasta was not aldente. over cooked. the mixed roasted veges, were beyond tender. more like baby food. just mush when held and squeezed in between fingers. it was a hot mess. it looked like a mushy jumble of red sauce and unidentifiable veges. obviously, everything was pre-cooked and then re-heated or dropped in boiling water to re-heat once more. the shaved radishes were very bitter! strange? because i eat radishes all the time and NEVER tasted that bitterness from a radish before? the managers excuse was that the brown rice pasta is normally like that since its gluten free. WRONG! i said, " i eat gluten free pasta all the time and its not like this. this is clearly overcooked. the manager was disinterested, tried to offer another menu choice at no cost. at that point of his disinterest and non-accountability, i declined such offer. i called the lincolnshire location-spoke to "nor" the manager there, she was kind enough to not make an excuse and not make me feel bad by complaining and called in a new order at the schaumburg location of a new menu choice. great save "nor!" i will be back to the schaumburg location because of "nor", but this time i will stick to what their know for....STEAKS!!! thank you-"nor!" just got back from wildfire with my "second" take out order at no cost. i received the fish that i believe was encrusted in a beautiful, crispy, crunchy, flavorful panko bread crumb! the fish is so flaky and tender. perfectly cooked! very fresh and tasty! breading as well is great and flavorful! the butter/garlic type aoli (did i spell that right?) is good too! great for dipping the fish in. green beans layered under the fish were tender and not over cooked.. i received a side of garlic spinach. and again, not over cooked. very tasty! nice garlic flavor. lastly-a toasted gluten free roll. very tasty and toasted perfecly!!!! im very, very satisfied! will go back again. but not for pasta. after all-their restaurant sign says, "WILDFIRE" STEAKS, CHOPS AND SEAFOOD. i think its best to stick with one of those three and not pasta. GREAT SAVE NOR! THANK YOU NOR FROM LINCOLNSHIRE. SINCERELY, SUSANNA.
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Charles J.
I've had the pleasure of eating at Wildfire several times, usually at the Schaumburg location but also have eaten at the downtown location a couple of times too. This review pertains to Schaumburg. Consistency is probably the one word that comes to mind. Consistently VERY good. I usually always get the Filet Mignon when there and they have always cooked it exactly as I've ordered. Another favorite of mine is their Chopped Salad. OMG it's the best salad I've ever eaten, anywhere! The servers I've been fortunate enough to get have all been very pleasant, friendly and attentive. Frankly, I don't think you can go wrong with Wildfire. Make a reservation well in advance because it's obvious from the crowds, plenty of others believe as I do.
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Fritzie H.
They get five stars based solely on food but when you weigh in the experience, they get a zero. I'll be fair and give them two. The filet mignon is great. The chopped salad is amazing. The desserts are...just try the apple pie skillet and you'll understand. I've been here for company outings and the wait staff is nice, polite and friendly but the management is quite the opposite. We had our own room and about an hour before our time was up I felt as if they were trying to clear us out. We were full and wanted to get our bonding on because that's what these outings are for but that wasn't possible when you feel rushed. So as much as I liked their food, I will not be returning.
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Jen F.
Our regionally scattered family wanted to go out (all 13 of us) and reconnect for Easter, so we decided to go with Wildfire so we could utilize their family style menu. We ordered a few weeks advance (a menu is required in advance for family style), and the people at Wildfire who took care of that for us were great. There were even little menus printed and placed at each place setting when we arrived. Our waitstaff was fantastic, offering to bring out more plates, boxing up leftovers, pouring our wine, and basically attending to our every need. They accomodated my shellfish allergy by having individual portions of different offerings for me when the rest of the group was eating shrimp. It was a nice unexpected touch. The food itself was also very good. We couldn't find much to complain about... and it was twice as nice that for a family function no one had to cook or clean! I haven't eaten here ala carte, but I definitely recommend their family style service.
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Tank M.
Good food. Nothing spectacular. I really don't understand the hype for this place. There are many places I would choose to go to before I landed here ever again.
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H H.
2 words; beef tenderloin. Everything I had (exception of lemon chicken) was good. The one dish that stood out was the beef tenderlion. Grilled vegetables were very good. Stuffed potato skins okay. Beef tenderloin amazing. Did I mention that? Chocolate cake is always good, but the berry cobbler was a surprisingly awesome dessert!
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Ray C.
Have always enjoyed the Wildfire. The meals are always consistently good and service is usually terriffic. My girl and I try to sit outside as often as we can when we come here. I can honestly say I have never had a bad meal here. They have an encrusted halibut dish that is out of this world. I also love thier prime rib. It is always done right. The food value is well worth it. Drinks are a bit pricey but that is the tradeoff for great value for the food. If you go between 6PM and 9PM without reservations expect to wait several hours. My girlfriend and I dont mind that one bit as we sit in the bar and enjoy a well prepared martini and people watching. Just a solid, good restaurant.
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Samantha B.
Two words: Happy Hour. Appetizers are half off!
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Restaurant Vigilant E.
Several years ago, this was a very impressive establishment. It still has amazing ambiance and atmosphere - particularly nice around the holidays or for a special night out - but more and more it has bgun to feel like what it pretends it isn't....a chain restaurant. The food here has always been good...call me a snob, but last time I was there...the severed amazing calamari....with a side of ranch dressing!!! Still, well worth a visit
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Frank A.
Love this place! Nothing beats a good steak. Visited on a birthday and made reservations for a large table. The waitress handled everything flawlessly. Decor is nice. Had the pretzel, calimari and spinach / artichoke fondue. All I can say is.. awesome. The pretzel was so fresh and SUPER soft inside. It was ridiculously good. The calimari was also not overly battered, and very fresh. Not chewy. The Dip was amazing as well. My wife had the chicken and St. Louis rib combo. The sauce used on both was very different, yet tangy in a good way. Very tasty. I had the ribeye / stuffed shrimp combo that was on special. The steak was cooked just perfect. Nothing irks me more than when they overcook my steak. The shrimp were actually a pretty large size. Came with your choice of sides. I had mine with asparagus. I definitely had food coma!
(5)
Amy H.
I've been to this location many times and have always had a great experience. However, my visit tonight was absolutely excellent. I had a reservation for four people at 7:15; however, we arrived around 6:50. The hostess told us we would be seated closer to the reservation time, which was no issue because they were obviously packed. I checked back in with the host stand around 7:25 and they informed me that they were a bit behind with seating reservations, but that it should not be much longer. We ended up being seated around 7:35, around 20 minutes after our reservation and 45 after we arrived. As somebody who has hosted in a restaurant for over 5 years, I completely understand being behind on seating. Many times it is completely out of the hands of the host stand and caused by factors such as tables sitting for unexpectedly lengthy time periods (45 minutes after they've paid, for example). Although I was slightly annoyed to be seated late, I was in no way overly upset with the staff because I know the situation all too well. To my surprise, a very kind young manager came to our table within five minutes of us being seated to apologize for being late on the reservation, and to offer us an appetizer on the house to make up for the mistake. We gladly took him up on the offer and had an order of calamari (which was amazing, by the way) to start. This gesture was the hallmark of an amazing, service-oriented establishment. The rest of our dinner was fantastic as well. Our server was a very cheerful and energetic young woman with a Polish accent. I wish I had gotten her name. She provided great service, always refilling our waters, checking back in at the right time, etc. The food was perfect, as usual. My mom and I both had the potato crusted sea scallops, which are lightly breaded and do not have the over-powering fish taste of scallops from many other restaurants. My brother had the filet medallion trio with blue cheese, parmesan, and bearnaise crusts, which were cooked to perfection. My sister ordered the shrimp & lobster bisque (decadent, the best seafood bisque I've had!) and Wildfire chopped salad (very fresh and light). My glass of house Cabernet Sauvingnon was rich without being bitter, and at an excellent price. Overall my experience was fantastic. The food was amazing as usual, but the real selling point here was the service. To the manager who offered us the free appetizer and the wonderful young Polish server, thank you so much for the excellent evening!
(5)
Jeff B.
always great food and service. never a complaint here. keep up the great service and food prep guys
(5)
Jonathan C.
Always solid food when I've been here for work. The filet's are my standard and they're pretty juicy. One plus is on Passover (Jewish holiday.... Jesus' last supper was a Passover Sedar, so there's your bit of trivial pursuit for the day) they offer matza since Jewish people cannot eat bread. BTW their ribs are tasty too, so is the Macadamia crusted fish.
(5)
Rob L.
edit: we have decided to revisit the restaurant soon and I will be modifying my review to reflect our next experience. I took my girlfriend here for her birthday last night. First off I want to say the food was excellent. We both ordered filets and they were cooked to perfection and the crusts were incredible. The two star rating is on account of the service. To start, I made a reservation for 715 and we were not seated until 730. Okay, 15 minutes is not a huge deal and we weren't too upset about it, but there was no acknowledgment at any point that they were behind schedule. When we were seated, the host asked us if we were 21 and when we said yes he asked if we wanted the wine list. I was a little taken aback by this. We are in our mid twenties(girlfriend just turned 25) and while we do look young, asking us if we are 21 to see a wine list makes no sense. Why not just leave the wine list and if we don't end up being 21 what is the difference? We just wouldn't look at it. He was very accusatory when he said it too, sort of a "are you even 21?" Anyway, our server showed up and we ordered some cocktails. She asked us for two forms of ID! I have never heard of such a thing and out of curiosity we watched her at other tables and she did not do it to anyone else. Okay we look young I get it, but who on earth goes to wildfire to use a fake ID? These were just minor things but the real reason I am writing this review is how we were treated. Our server frequently visited all of her other tables but gave us essentially no attention. She took our order (after saying she was dropping off a check and would be right back at which point she visited all of her other tables before returning) and we only saw her two more times before she brought the check. Someone else brought out our food and bussed the table. Meanwhile, she was frequently checking up on her other tables. Her unpleasant disposition in general towards us made it clear that she did not want to bother trying because she perceived us as young, but that is such a self fulfilling prophecy. I almost always tip at least 20%, but with service and treatment like that I couldn't justify it this time. We may appear young but we are paying the same amount and deserve the same respect as everyone else. I would go back sometime for the great food (and hopefully better service), but I can't say I would be excited to after an experience like this.
(4)
Brad R.
I went here tonight (Wednesday night at 6:15) with my girlfriend for a nice dinner to celebrate getting a new job. I made reservations earlier in the afternoon for 6:15 and we were seated promptly when we arrived at 6:05. The place was very nice looking and was quite busy. The service was phenomenal. Our waitress Bella was knowledgeable about the menu and was very courteous and friendly. All our food came out at exactly the right times. When our entrees came Bella asked if we needed anything and I requested a new beer when I was finished with my current one. 15 minutes later I had finished and shortly after she came by to let me know that a fresh one was on its way. I was so pleased with our waitress that I asked to talk to the manager after our meal. Despite it being incredibly busy the manager, Sarah, came out very promptly and was quite pleased to hear how satisfied we were. Bella came back and thanked us for being so nice with some creme brulee we were eyeing earlier! I made sure to express my thankfulness for the great service once the bill came. This was easily the best dining experience I have had in quite a while. The management and staff at Wildfire is absolutely wonderful and I highly recommend it to anyone looking for a nice restaurant in the burbs.
(5)
Jeff P.
Misty S says it perfectly "OVERPRICED! If you don't mind paying more for a meal that you can get for less, then you'll love this place. I mean it." Ahahaha Perfect Chicago has some of the best steak restaurants I have been to so I was kind of surprised when this place got such high reviews from the good people in Chicago land. Dont get me wrong, I had a good meal but it didnt taste that much better than some of the other chains that are at a fraction of the price. Things the Wildfire does well: Wine List - Cakebread Cabrent always goes well with a steak Ambiance - I felt like I was in a fancy restaurant about to be served a delicious steak. Bar - Beautiful wood bar with plenty of people having a good time. Although they are seriously lacking in their cognac and scotch department. Things they need to fix Steaks - If you are charging me $40+ for a steak then give me a great cut of meat. This is a steak restaurant for god sake. Service - Not bad but could be better.
(3)
Briceth M.
Service was great, food was awful. Went yesterday with my family during lunch time, mom ordered the filet migon well done with broccoli and the double baked potato. I order the bbq chicken with fries, and my sister ordered the bbq ribs with mashed potatoes. The filet migon was hard to chew and double baked potato was to smokey to eat, broccoli was not cooked at all. My chicken was so undercooked that the inside still had blood in it and the bbq sauce was to sweet and spicy and the bbq ribs were so hard to chew. The dessert was way sweet the only thing worth eating was the corn bread they bring before the meal. Do not recommend this restaurant unless you go there for the corn bread. Not worth the overpriced food.
(1)
Crystal K.
Just ate here for dinner and it was very yummy! The restaurant was very crowded, but the wait only ended up being 30 minutes long which wasn't bad (my bf's iphone kept me entertained). We were seated at a booth which was my favorite seating, the waiter filled our glasses right away and we were served a complimentary loaf of bread, which was a tad small. We started off with an appetizer; fried crispy calamari. The calarmi had a nice zest to it after squeezing a lemon all over, there were 2 different sauces; ranch and cocktail. After the appetizer, I ordered the homemade vegetarian burger. The bottom bread was a bit soggy, which was understandable. The pickle tasted like they tried to make it, tasted more like a cucumber. The fries were nice and crispy. Overall, I would come again
(4)
Catia V.
Food was amazing and our server was absolutely a gem! She was friendly and attentive. We thoroughly enjoyed our experience
(4)
Aletta J.
Pros: consistently good food, service and fantastic coconut pie Cons: noisy and feel pressured to leave on a busy night Faves: macadamia crusted fish, chops, filet three ways, chopped salad and the beef and blue chees salad. See you on my birthday!
(4)
Sue T.
I've eaten at Wildfire in Schaumburg and Oak Brook several times. In general it's good, but this was the first time I tried it for lunch. I was pleased to see the variety of items on the lunch menu. Although a bit pricey for lunch, it's no worse than Weber Grill down the road, and has a lot more choices. It's better for a business lunch with a varied group of people. However, I'm giving it only two stars this time because the food didn't live up to the hype and price. Mea culpa - I ordered seafood in a non-seafood place. Coconut shrimp is a favorite. Unfortunately this dish consisted of a measly portion of six smallish shrimp. They were way overcooked -- chewy & dry. The dipping sauce didn't help as it was flat and too sweet. The side of broccoli was the basic steamed with butter thing. Companions at the table ordered a shrimp and pasta dish that was fairly average. The pumpkin bread pudding dessert didn't have much pumpkin flavor. I appreciated that the restaurant allowed us to order half portions of dessert, especially after I tasted it. If I'm going to spend the calories, I want it to be worth it. The service was friendly and efficient. Nice atmosphere too, but the total experience didn't justify the bill this time.
(2)
Jay S.
I was totally caught by surprise at this place. I expected it to be good, but it totally blew my expectations out of the water. I rate this place very high because the service of trying to set up a large party was amazing. So, it was my cousin's birthday and last minute as I was traveling up from Champaign back to Schaumburg we decided to invite a bunch of close friends to have dinner. I have heard of Wildfire before, but never really tried it. Now setting up a fairly large dinner last minute can be very hectic for both the organizer and the restaurant. Mind you this was on a Friday night too. So I made calls to friends to see who would go, and then I called Wildfire to tell them how many. At first I had 14 people go, then later 18, and then finally 21. I called Wildfire 4 times to change how many people would be going, and they were still very polite and nice. Very rare to get that nowadays. The manager was very accommodating and understood and it just was excellent service on their part. Now actually serving 21 people on a Friday night can be very hard, but again the one poor waitress who had us was very nice, upbeat, and helpful. The food was terrific. I ordered calamari for an appetizer and the petite Prime Rib. For the price, it completely blew me away. I was stuffed, the food tasted great, and the service was top notch. In addition, the setting was very classy and high-end with dark wood furnishings and yellow dim lighting to set the mood of fine dining. I ate there again and ordered the lobster bisque and petite prime rib for lunch two weeks later. Again, the service was excellent.
(4)
Brandie T.
The prime rib was great and the wait staff was good!! Definitely would return!!
(5)
Jennifer I.
I think it's pretty hard not to like Wildfire. It's your basic non-threatening, easy atmosphere, everyone can find something to eat here kind of place. It reminds me of some of the nicer restaurants I went to as a kid, which all seemed to offer dim lighting, dark wood, and a big menu. We went here for Restaurant Week, and we each got something different - short ribs, salmon, and prime rib to be exact. We all were happy with what we ordered. Unlike some restaurants that participated in Restaurant Week, Wildfire offered more than a couple options. I'm tellin' ya, this place is all about variety. I have visited the downtown (Erie St.) location twice, and both times ordered the nightly special. Thursday's special is duck - I love duck. It's way hard for me not to order it...I see it and start obsessing. Everything else on the menu ceases to exist. And I quite enjoyed the duck at Wildfire. If anyone wants to go to Wildfire on a Thursday.....call me. Last night (Monday) I tried their fried chicken special. I started out with a spinach salad which was everything a spinach salad should be...lots of bacon and hard boiled egg crumbles, and that warm bacon dressing that makes me glad to be a carnivore. I love it when a salad has that effect on me. I like that Wildfire lets you order a small or side salad...I don't want a pre-dinner salad so big that it fills me up. Not when I have fried chicken on the way! Speaking of...the chicken was pretty good - I was expecting chicken on the bone, but they served 4 boneless fried chicken cutlets - like a chicken schnitzel. It was tasty and I am more than happy to inhale my leftovers, but it wasn't what I was expecting. The mac and cheese that came with it was delish, as was the key lime pie I ended my meal with. If I am ever at Wildfire on a Monday, I probably wouldn't get the fried chicken again, but it's not like there was anything wrong with it. Unless I was craving it, I'd just rather try something else. A word of warning re: the Schaumburg location - the parking lot is too small to accommodate the weekend dinner crowd. They have valet for a nominal fee (I think it was $4) but come on, free parking is one of the draws to suburban dining. We circled the lot for 10-15 minutes before catching someone pulling out. Sheesh.
(4)
Emmanuel F.
We had a large party and we got a private room with a set menu, so didn't get to choose our own main courses. However, the salad and the mash potatoes were delicious. Oh yeah, and can't forget the key lime pie. Just the right amount of tartness and crumbling pie crust. I wouldn't mind going back to try some of the other main courses to see if there is something I would like better. And maybe some of the wine.
(4)
John M.
We have been to Wildfire twice now. Each time the food was excellent. The last time we went there was 5 of us. The two loaves of onion bread they brought us was gone in minutes! 3 of us had the 8oz prime rib, 1 had the steak sandwich and 1 had the prime rib sandwich. Two sides of mac and cheese were ordered to split between us. Everyone was happy with their meal. We split 2 desserts. We got a small apple pie with ice cream and a sampler. The sampler had a small key lime pie, some of the snickers ice cream sandwich and a small piece of triple layer chocolate cake. I love key lime pie but wasn't thrilled with this one. My niece thought it tasted funny too. Everything else was great. We went early on a Sunday afternoon and it was still pretty full. I was able to find parking in the back of the lot, but for dinner you will probably have to use the valet as the lot is PACKED. It's only $5 so it's not that big of a deal. We will definitely be coming back again!
(5)
Jen K.
Decided to go out with the family for Thanksgiving for the first time, instead of cooking. Saw that Wildfire was serving a family stye meal. $37/head. Great choice! Everyone was very happy and we just had a great meal in a great setting. The menu was posted online. Made reservations. They called to confirm a few days before. Great environment. Our waitress was great. Very friendly. We never had to ask for refills. The bus boys came and cleared things as needed. Very attentive. The food was fantastic. Had turkey w/stuffing, beef tenderloin, red skin mashed potatoes, wood fire roasted veges, mushroom gravy, caeser salad and chopped salad, cornbread, relish tray, deviled eggs. Topped it off with choice of 2 desserts. Had triple layer chocolate cake and peppermint ice cream sandwiches. I would definitely go back.
(4)
Stacy W.
Enjoyed the fondue like artichoke dip.
(4)
Gail C.
The absolutely coolest thing about this place is that Illya Kuriyakin from that old 60's show was our waiter. I swear it is so! I had two very excellent raspberry martinis. Then I had the parmesan encrusted steak, augratin potatoes and brocolli. Dead on Then I had the pumpkin pie. Great If you want a good meal and have a potential celeb wait on you. It's here!
(4)
Spanky M.
What can i say..... F'ing amazing
(5)
Rob C.
Pricey, and pricey. In my mind its not upscale but they try to be. Had the bone in ribeye, ny strip and porterhouse. All good but like I said pricey. $250. had only two glasses of wine and a couple appetizers. Service was extremely good. I would only go for special occasions.
(4)
Elizabeth T.
Went to Wildfire on a Friday night. Ho hum. Food - Average. Service - Average. Price - OVERpriced. 1) Good - Valet available but can find parking towards the back of the lot. 2) If you have a big party, they'll only seat you if all of you have arrived. 3) Good - Bread offered as soon as you sit down. 4) Average service. Touch & go. Sometimes they refilled our drinks ASAP, sometimes, we had to flag down a waiter/waitress for drinks & condiments. 5) Average bland food. Overpriced. I thought I was going to be blown away but I tasted better at a cheaper price. I had the teriyaki chicken. Huge portion but bland. You can choose a side (very small portion) and that's pretty much all you get. No veggies. Dessert (cookie w/ vanilla ice cream) was huge and very rich! Not exactly a "MUST GO". You can get better food somewhere else.
(2)
Tim C.
Enjoyed the 22oz prime rib. The horseradish sauce eased out the protein overload feeling. Most definitely appreciated the fast service, but would have enjoyed more friendliness from our server. Overall great place for impatient and hungry cavemen like me.
(4)
T T.
Great food Great service, friendly staff Great menu selection Very comfortable seating, nice interior Overpriced drinks 6-7 $ for a draft :-(
(4)
Simon L.
Business led me to Schaumburg and I found myself at Wildfire two nights in a row so my review is based on two rather than just one meal. Wildfire is your typical steakhouse run for business travelers with a menu of "aged" steaks. The restaurant itself is very nice and lends itself to a good business meal. However, the reality is that the food is relatively mediocre. Sure, the steaks beat what you get at a random non-specialized restaurant but they weren't amazing. Ribeye - I ordered mine rare and it was overcooked. Perhaps because of that, it resulted in meat that was too tough. It also contained too many tendons. Honey Mustard Ribs - They tasted good but the meat wasn't exactly fall off your bone. Closer to ESPNZone than Texas or Atlanta perfect. I also tried the stuffed shrimp and that was okay but again, nothing great. I will commend them for having a pretty nice wine list. I had a good time but it's not the first place I'd go again if I were visiting town.
(3)
Joe B.
Hmm yummy... mustard crusted chicken sandwich.. very delicious. We went for a lunch meeting during the week where it is super loud - but the food was delicious and the server was excellent. I will definitely go back and see what their dinner menu is about!
(4)
Kamila T.
So this was my 2nd visit to Wildfire and mmm mmm delicious. I had the filet migion wellington which melted in my mouth, it was so perfectly cooked - I have to know how they do that! The potatos au grain were ok, and the steamed snap peas was delicious. My dirty martini with blue cheese olives really topped off the visit - pefection at its best! For dessert we had the cheesecake with berries - average at best.
(5)
Melissa B.
One of my all time favorite restaurants. I'm not a big meat eater but they have a variety of yummy fish dishes I enjoy, especially those scallops, which I enjoy almost every time with a huge gooey sweet potato! The warm molten chocolate cake is to die for when they have it (although they do tend to rotate their desserts). Great coffee to end the meal too. To me this place is kid friendly if you have GOOD kids, which usually equals older, at least age 7 I'd say. My 8 year old son enjoys this restaurant very much, and they do have kid's meals. I tasted his ribs which were superb! This place is a very fast paced, crowded, loud, and mostly adult establishment so I could see kids getting bored here. A word to the wise- make reservations! This place is ALWAYS jam packed at dinner time. Great customer service as well- I had a minor complaint which the owner addressed, and made sure I was a happy, satisfied, repeat customer!
(5)
Joshua M.
Wildfire is a touch overrated in my opinion, but you can definitely have yourself a decent steak here. What irks me a little is that the "crusts" for the steaks, and the sides are all extra. What happened to the extra value meal America? Other than that for a suburban chain steak joint it's pretty good.
(4)
John R.
My wife and I ate here for the first time about 3 weeks ago. I had a Let Us Ent. U gift card and had heard good things about Wildfire. The night, honestly, was like a comedy of Errors. Almost anything that could go wrong did. We walk in at 6:30 with-out reservations and are told it will be 50-60 minutes at least. Ok we are fine with that, we were on a rare date night and that we would be fine waiting in the bar for a table. they give me a beeper and send us into the bar. we find one table, just opening and we sit. We have to flag down a waitress about 5 minutes later, none even came into the room. We let her know we'd like drinks, and an App, but are waiting for a table. She wants us to eat in the bar. No thanks! We place our order (drinks and App) fine and get our drinks quickly. Shortly after the beeper goes off. What, that 50+ minute wait took less then 10. Although not a problem, still awkward, right. We would not have settled into the bar if it would just be a 10 minute wait. Again, we have to flag down the bar waitress, no were to be found? Once we do, our appetizer order was never put in. Um, k... :( She was able to move our drinks to our Dinner bill. Once seated, it takes another 5+ minutes to have a waitress come by, but we could see her chit-chatting with a hostess in the back. :( At the table the waitress is mumbling everything, really hard to hear. Mumbling through the specials menu, with look on her face like if she has to read this one more time she, well will be bothered by it... I had to ask her to repeat one I was interested in, because I couldn't hear her. She comes back to take are order. I ask if the Bone in Filet has any marrow. You'd have thought I asked a complex math problem, with her blank stare (this is a steak house, isn't it???) -It doesn't. yeah, ok... I order the nice 'bone in' filet anyway and the wife ordered the regular filet, with Horseradish encrusting. After another LONG wait we get our food (the waitress did stop by and say it would be up in few minutes.) The wife's MR Filet was M-Well and just had a dollop of horseradish sauce on top. (that is not 'encrusted') although they say it is... really? They quickly remade hers and they were nice Steaks. When the busboy came to clear the table, he dumped my wife's plate on her purse. (told you a lot went wrong) The manager nicely came over and offered dry cleaning, no other conversation, or greeting, or how was your meal it. He looked in his early 20's and not very confident in what he was doing. So, a crazy meal, for what is supposed to be such a nice place (and is priced like one...) It seemd like they were all 'phoning it in' that night. Lastly, while we were eating, they set up and took down two large table's, at least 2-3 times. Each time, someone else pointing how it should go. bah. we will not be back.. Big Bowl is more our kind of Place i guess.
(2)
Nick S.
I love this place; not too upscale and not too casual. The room always has energy. The service has lasted the test of time, I've eaten there so many times. Above all, their Horse Radish Encrusted steaks are to die for. I dream about them. If you have the option and your party isn't too big, request a booth. It's much more enjoyable. This place gets real busy on the weekends.
(5)
Steve m.
Wildfire is a good place to go every now and then, but if you make it a habit, it can be expensive. Overall, the food is excellent (sans the burger, which is flavorless and does not have any char). I'd recommend the steaks, ribs, chicken and their bisque. Service is usually quite good and the atmosphere is nice enough so that you can hear the other person speaking without being drowned out by music or loud conversations. Definitely a great alternative to Weber Grill, which is very bad these days.
(4)
Beverly W.
Love the salmon, filet migon, prime rib. Best wild rice ever! My husband loves the wood fire chicken. Can't beat this place. NO parmesan encrusted Halibut this year though. Many excuses why they did not have it. No excuse good enough, since many restaurants had it and it was good. The onion bread is great and the best around. Service is always great. Can get very busy and loud is the only downfall of the restaurant. Highly recommend. PLEASE GET THE HALIBUT NEXT YEAR, MISS IT! Try the Cheddar baked potatoe, awesome!
(5)
Janet B.
We had Thanksgiving here for the first time a few days ago. What a wonderful experience. The menu offered a few choices per course, and everything we chose was well prepared. Highlights were the Wildorf salad and the pumpkin pie. The prime rib and turkey were also excellent, of course. Melissa, our server, was pleasant and attentive. We couldn't have asked for a better time. We've enjoyed this place before for "regular" nights out, but I just had to give them credit for a great holiday meal.
(5)
Darlene R.
Good food but expensive. We started with hot spinach dip appetizer...very good. Entrees were all good to great (barbequed chicken, 4 filets, steak and a chicken/vegetable dish). Also had a few side dishes which were good. Had a couple of deserts (apple pie with ice cream and a cookie/ice cream) which were terrific. Extremely busy so go early or make reservations. Better than average.
(4)
Joy E.
We don;t visit here for special occasions anymore, but they still serve a decent meal. Also, they always have a good spinach salad, good bread board, good martini's, and pretty good baked halibut dishes. We'll go to Joe's for a fancy dinner.
(4)
Michelle S.
My husband and i eat here constantly and we absolutley LOVE the horseradish crusted petite filet! They always could it right (medium) and the sides are always deliscious (he get the BBQ rubbed sweet potato and i get the balsamic veggies, yum!). The valet always takes care of us and our car and the hostess and waiters/waitresses are always attentive and really take care of us. Always great food & great service!
(5)
BILL P.
Bone in fillet medium rare, a great cut of meat that was extremely tender and juicy. For appetizers we has the grilled shrimp and open face crab cake appetizer also very good. Washed it down with a dirty martini. Good solid restaurant. Not quite a 5 star rating but a solid 4 to 4.5.
(4)
Carol Y.
I personally prefer Wildfire over other places such as Mortons. I have eaten at 3 different locations and have never been disappointed by the food. One location seems to be lacking some customer service but not this one. My bestie and I went here for a girls night out. I had 2 "lettuce" gift cards and her and I were both feeling a little down with boy trouble so I took her on a "date." I took a crap shoot and attempted to make a last minute reservation on a Saturday night through open table and luck was on my side. An available reservation at 6:30. We were seated right away in a huge booth. Immediately, we ordered martinis. She had the stormy nigh anf I chose the key lime. Botht were incredible. At $10 each, they are a little expensive but worth every penny. I enjoyed to lobster bisque but I can't remember her choice. (she's not into seafood). I had the parm crusted strip, which has been my favorite ever since I can remember. She chose the filet mingon. Both were cooked perfectly and delicious. For dessert we had the chocolate pie. Totally for all was about $120 and after giftcards and tip, $40 out of pocket. A steal for such great food.
(5)
Bart H.
This is one of my favorite places. It is a great place to go with family or a date. No let me say this is not the best steakhouse around. If you are looking for a great porterhouse or ribeye this is not where I would send you, but it also will not cost as much as Morton's or Gibson's. They are more known for their petite filets with different crusts which I myself am not a fan of either, but everyone else that I have seen order it has been very happy. The Saturday night special is what you want to order, it is one of my favorite dishes anywhere right now, it is there beef wellington. It is just fantastic, I have had it on multiple occasions and every time the beef has been perfectly medium rare, the pastry is just right, the mushrooms inside are tender, and the sauce with it is just perfect. I also highly recommend the braised short rib ravioli; I think it is one of the best appetizers anywhere. The chopped salad is fantastic, and all of the fish items I have had are great as well. Ambiance is a 10, kind of dark but in a good way and they have a great bar area. The booths that overlook the rest of the dining room are a great choice if you can grab one. The martini flight is a good way to go for some variety, but I am a scotch man myself. If you are looking for a classy fun place that won't let you down this is a great choice. Oh yes and they take reservations which I highly recommend. I have seen a 1.5+ hour wait on a Saturday at 8, but if you call on the Monday before and make a reservation they will have a table waiting for you when you arrive.
(5)
Joey K.
Tired of getting poor service here. Food is always good as expected...first visit here and the waitress poured some of our wine into the wine chiller accidentally, laughing and claiming it had been a long night for her...second visit our waiter didnt check on us once after we recieved our entrees...we had to flag down a busboy to get our waiter..waiter then claimed he had a large party that needed dividing up of the checks, etc (i would think waiters are capable of dealing with large parties when working at a decent restaurant). Also, our appetizer took forever to come out we thought they forgot to put in the order. Overall, food was good but the poor service, once again, degraded the dining experience. Will try to avoid this Schaumburg location in the future.
(2)
Michael D.
I went recently for a work lunch, but I have been there previously. It's a nice place. I've been happy with all my food. Not blown away with anything, but happy. I've stuck to fish both times I was there. I just think anyone can cook a steak, I want to know how well they can do salmon. Really nothing interesting to add... Sorry this review is so boring. The Banana Coconut Cream Pie was awesome! Yeah, that's all I got.
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Ann W.
I am actually surprised at all of the higher ratings for this restaurant. First off, Wildfire is a small chain of restaurants in the Chicagoland area plus one in Minneapolis. I went here on a Wednesday night around 7pm. Normally around Denver, restaurants are that busy during the workweek. I get there and can't find a parking space! I finally found one after driving around the lot a couple times. That is absolutely ridiculous! There was a 30-minute wait for the dining room (I was dining solo). It's full-service in the bar though. 4 people managed to get up when I walked in, so I snagged a seat right away. The bartender was very helpful and took my pager back to the hostess. To set up my expectations based from the menu, I thought this place would rival J. Alexander's. Boy, was I wrong! Here's what I ate and my thoughts on each item. Fresh Onion Bread - this was probably the best part of the meal! Love the minced onions baked into the top of it. Soft and warm. Chicken & Portabello skewers for an appetizer - this came with 2 skewers. The chicken tasted like it was grilled and possibly marinated too. There were big pieces of portabello mushrooms in between each piece of moist, tender chicken. Decent appetizer - not worth the price of $8 or $9 though. Macaroni & Cheese - made with spiral pasta and breadcrumbs on top. They must have put it under the broiler to crisp up the top. I thought it tasted a bit dry. Definitely not creamy enough for my taste. Stay away from this side dish. It's also a small serving if someone is just ordering side dishes for their meal. Broccoli - decent. You really can't screw up vegetables, unless you serve frozen (would have been horrible) or canned (which in this case would never happen, because broccoli is never canned). They give you a pretty good amount. You also get some sort of oil or sauce - not sure what it is. I didn't use it. Mashed potatoes - they were made fresh because there were pieces of potato mixed in them. Not the best mashed potatoes I've ever had, but certainly not the worst. Not much flavor though. Overall, I think this place is weak on the seasonings. The flavors just didn't pop, but maybe I should have ordered an entree. When I go to J. Alexanders, I get their "Not Your Ordinary Mac & Cheese", mashed potatoes, and broccoli. They serve huge portions - enough for me to take half of each home and have another meal! Plus J. Alexander's is slightly less expensive than Wildfire. If I came back to the Chicagoland area, I wouldn't go back to this place. Unfortunately, it doesn't matter because they obviously have quite the customer-base to have a 30-45 minute wait during the workweek for dinner. I think people need to get out more and experience some other restaurants.
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Diana V.
This place does not disappoint.... The food and service is consistently excellent. One of my favorite restaurants.
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Aaron K.
Today Jimmy and I ate at the wildfire bar. Leo, as always was amazing. Service was fast, polite and professional. We also saw Bob Rohrmann, that was cool. My steak was fantastic and were were in and out in 45 min. I highly recommend sitting with Leo at the bar. We will be back for sure.
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Curt S.
I've been here numerous times, and each time was an enjoyable time. I can tell you that the food is top notch and worth every dollar you spend- and just like one of my other favorites (Sabatino's, Chicago) it comes with a price. :) Not only is the food good, but the service, and atmosphere is excellent. There is something about it that feels classy and almost like this restaurant is being run in the 1950s but with a modern feel. I definitely recommend the Horseradish Encrusted Filet Mignon! :)
(5)
Brian W.
Wildfire has to be my favorite steakhouse. They have thick, tender cuts of meat and offer a choice of delicious crusts. I've been to all the major players in the area and I'd go here first. In addition to great steaks they have a wide variety of other things on the menu. My wife enjoys the chicken and salmon. I had a wonderful buffalo steak with coffee rub last night. It's new on the menu since I was there last, and wonderful. If you order buffalo, its generally best to get it one temperature lower than you would order regular steak. Desserts are a really treat as well.
(5)
Ling L.
I've been wanting to come to Wildfire since moving here. The beau had been here numerous times for business dinners, and never felt compelled to return, in spite of my chiding until .... our friend's birthday. What a letdown. Maybe it's all the high expectation. Don't get me wrong, the mini medallions, breads, sides and especially keylime pie were great. But I could also get the same quality steaks and food at considerably lower cost elsewhere. The restaurant crams too many tables too closely. The stadium booth seating is disconcerting. I find myself talking so loudly that I worry if our conversations could be heard the next tables over. I won't be going back anytime soon.
(2)
Beth G.
Two Wildfire filet mignon dinners in September, both on someone else's dime. Gosh, but life is good!
(5)
Tad S.
Great food. I ordered the halibut. Big portion of fish and side! Nice atmosphere. Part of the "Lettuce Entertain You" company. They always have consistent quality food and service. Will be back, if back in the Schaum anytime soon.
(4)
Rahshonda K.
This was my first time going to Wildfire and I will definitely go again!!! It was busy and there was a wait so if you make a reservation they seat you in less than five minutes. Our waitress was fantastic...she knew the specials and when we placed our order she suggested wines to go with our food and was able to describe the taste of each wine suggested. The atmosphere was energetic and the dining room it self has a dark romantic feel to it even though i was there with friends it was still nice. The steak didn't need any sauce it was excellent and full of flavor. The desserts were awesome the creme brulee was not super sweet and that made it even more satisfying. I cant wait to go back!!!
(5)
Rob L.
Full Disclosure: I worked at this location when it first opened for just over a year. And I still enjoy dining there even as I recognize less and less people. It's Lettuce Entertain You in all its glory - open kitchen, fun, big, etc. Describing the dessert tray was always my favorite part. Something for everyone: snickers ice cream sandwich, key lime pie, sorbet, and many more. (The sorbet goes on and off the menu.) I like the different crusts you can get on your steak. The filet trio is not the best bang for your buck, but it allows you to try 3 different crusts on a good cut of meat. Is this the best-ever-steakhouse-of-all-time? No. But it's a great place to go with a group of friends or on a date. When making your reservation, tell them you're celebrating a birthday or anniversary and you'll get a complimentary mini chocolate flourless cake with a small scoop of ice cream. Outdoor seating in the summer, but it's next to the parking lot. I don't recommend it.
(5)
Helen M.
This is our favorite place to go. We generally save it for special occasions. My husband favors the ribeye with the horseradish topping and I love everthing (except the horseradish which is so strong it makes me cry... seriously). The waitstaff is excellent, the drinks are strong, and the ambience is calming. What else can you ask for?
(5)
Jason A.
Excellent filet medallions. Good atmosphere. Definitely the biz crowd. Service was ok not great but we were in the bar area and the place was busy so nothing unexpected. Would eat here again. They encrust their steaks and I tried Blue Cheese, Parmesan, and Bernaise. Enjoyed the Parmesan the best.
(3)
Wendy S.
My first, but not the last time to visit this establishment... as soon as we drove up, we knew we were in for trouble! The parking lot was plugged on a Tuesday night, so we valeted it, then waited to be seated. As I walked past the reception area and into the dining area, the kitchen immediately caught my eye ~ FIRE! The place is beautiful, the setting is romantic/fun, and the service is impecible to say the least! The bread, appetizers, dinners, desserts, I could go on... I just really liked being there and great company made the evening a very memorable one. Thanks, Shaumburg, a new Chicago 'burb favorite!
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Sean M.
You know I should have been more impressed with this place, but I wasn't. Service was good, but for what you pay I want better food. The portions were ok, the taste was OK but I didn't have that wow feeling for paying $150 for three people.
(3)
Todd S.
The service was good, the food was delicious and the atmosphere was pleasant. We went there on a Wednesday evening and the place was full. We were seated immediately upon arrival at our reservation time. The server was good although was just a little slow to actually take our order. We had finished the appetizer before the main course was even ordered. It didn't hurt the experience at all. Would definitely return.
(4)
Linda C.
I have been a regular customer of Wild fire for many years at least 6 times or more a year, mostly at the Oakbrook location. I was very excited to visit the Schaumburg location this week with my best friend, who also enjoys Wildfire. However, we were sorely disappointed in the recent (?) recipe changes to two of our favorite items: 1. The appetizer, "Spinach and Artichoke Fondue with garlic Toast Points. It was awful. When I asked the very nice waiter why they changed the recipe from a really good original spinach and artichoke dip to a gob of spinach, melted cheese, and a few artichoke bits with NO taste, the nice waiter agreed that he hated the change also, did not understand why they changed it, and hoped they would change it back to the original. We, (my friend and I) agreed.... 2. The "House Salad Bowl".... Celery was never, to our knowledge, listed as a main feature of this (used to be) wonderful salad. Ummm, it was hearts of palm that gave it a great tang, NOT celery! While I realize The economy is horrid, why would an established Lettuce Entertain You restaurant like Wildfire, eliminate tried and true recipes that keep customers like my friend and I, (not to mention my husband and I) coming back for our favorites?? They certainly did not reduce the price, and our main entree was just O.K. Not an experience we remember at all. What a shame. However, I would like to thank the waiter we had that day (Nov. 9th 2011, at about 2:15pm), for his excellent service, and honesty.
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David M.
I've eaten at Wildfire in Schaumburg several times now. The food is consistently good. The chopped salad is excellent and always a good choice. While the steaks and chops are supposed to be the important course, the desserts really shine. Try the key lime pie for a really good finish to your meal. The chocolate cake will make any chocoholic ecstastic. While the food is very good, service can be a bit slow. So if you are in a hurry, this is not the place for you. I've had large group dinners here as well, and the menu works well for that purpose.
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Asheley B.
I love this place! Drink of choice: Margarita! YUMMMMM! I love the individual salad with thousand island. For my meal: coconut shrimp with mashed potatoes. Dessert: Key Lime Pie Hubby gets the ribs or the peppercorn steak. Which lately "dies" over the perfect peppercorn steak. Hubby used to love the lava cake. Still have many laughs from when we didn't see it a while back and the waiter said "It wasn't in season." I guess chocolate is grown in between watermelons and strawberries! Try Wildfire. You will enjoy it! If it worked for me... it can work for you!
(5)
Jef B.
We ate here Saturday night before seeing Dave Attell at The Improv. This was a great dining experience. The service was friendly and uber-professional, the ambience and spacious dining area made the whole experience such a pleasure. Deb had the Filet Mignon Wellington; I had the Filet crusted horseradish. We were amused to the see the same service cues from our waiter that we have seen at other Lettuce Entertain You restaurants. They really have the quality service thing nailed. We were seated a tad close to one of the entrances to the kitchen, that is the only thing we could complain about. However it probably facilitated more frequent visits to our table by our waiter so no harm.
(5)
Varsha L.
I do like this location better than the one in the city. Try the scallops in lemon butter sauce, they are really good. Also the wild rice is really good as well. My friends seem to like the medallions a lot. We actually sat outside on Sat, we didn't have reservations on a Sat night and only had to wait 45 min for an outdoor table.
(5)
Dave S.
Splendid shrimp & crab bisque and the filet trio was prepared perfectly. Busy on a Wednesday early evening would indicate that this is a place you need to call ahead.
(5)
Kayee I.
I'm just so used to going to the Chicago location of Wildfire that it was almost an oddity... like stepping into a parallel universe when our party walked into Wildfire-Schaumburg. The decor is just as beautiful and not nearly as bustling as it's sister location, but the food is just as good. We started off with the combo complimentary bread tray with a petite loaf of rye raisin-nut bread and what I believe to be an onion and garlic sweet bread. Both are equally delish. I actually tried the Filet Medallion Trio, per the recommendation of our Wildfire-Chicago server from the other night. The entree comes with three 3-oz. filet medallions with a choice of three different crusts (there are about 6 crusts to choose from) and a side of red skin mashed potatoes. I selected the horseradish, blue cheese and bernaise toppings. The medallions were so fragrant and succulent... were cooked to my satisfaction (medium rare) and almost too big of a portion to finish eating in one sitting, but I managed... of course I had to skip dessert or I would have probably exploded. Service was good.
(4)
Pandora P.
Love the food, everything we've tried is good. Atmosphere is nice. Can this really be a Lettuce Entertain You restaurant?!? We have only been to this location for lunch but, we've never had to wait for a table. Servers are pleasant but, occasionally the food is on the slow side which is why they are only getting 4 stars.
(4)
Jessica C.
Food is sooo yummy here! Came here not too long ago for someone's birthday party with about 10 guests total. We got a little private party room....I'm not sure if it costs extra or anything though. The party room was really great since there were a couple of little kids here (not mine thank goodness...haha), and it's always nice to not bother/annoy other people in the restaurant, plus the parents got to eat and keep an eye on them. :) So everything turned out great. Food was fantastic, servers were super and so was the coffee. :)
(5)
Sam T.
Semi-upscale place for a nice evening out, but I was not too impressed with the food. The calamari was decent, but the crab cakes were a bit disappointing. Too much filler and not enough crab. They have a salmon roasted on an actual piece of cedar that is pretty damn tasty, but the steak was a bit too chewy for my liking. Might go back and have a couple of drinks at the bar, but there are better places for food, even out in the burbs.
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Tony L.
We had a group of 15 (4 children and 11 adults) on the Saturday before Mothers Day and the place was pretty packed. Lots of people, we didn't have to wait too long once our whole party arrived. We were placed in a backroom with other large parties and had 2 of the staff attending to us. They were pretty attentive and moved things along pretty well. We ordered some appetizers (wood smoked crab cakes, portabello mushrooms, a goat cheese and mix greens salad and some goat cheese dish that I forgot the name of) that were very good. The goat cheese salad was very good, I was surprised at how flavorful the salad was with the peppers and zucchini and mixed greens were. The crab cakes were pretty good and the portabello mushrooms with spinach were very strong, my wife didn't like them but I thought they were tasty. For my dinner I ordered the lamb porterhouse chops with broccoli. I should have ordered the mashed potatoes instead of the broccoli, but the lamb chops were OK, on the small side, but you can't expect huge chops from a lamb. The lamb chops were kind of tough but I think that's because of the small cut and the lamb meat itself. Overall, I think you'd probably get a better experience during the week when the cooks aren't rushed to get so many food plates out on a busy weekend. I'd probably give this place another chance and try the fish. My mother had the salmon and my brother in law had the macadamia encrusted halibut which he said was pretty awesome.
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Robert C.
Nice place, good service, soggy bread on my chicken sandwich and bland taste. I'll go to Chili's next time.
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Ann Y.
I went here for my mom's birthday last weekend and had a wonderful experience. We started with the chopped salad which is always amazing. We were going to order a larger for our party of four, but our waitress told us that a small would suffice. That is always a sign of a great waitress. For dinner I had a the braised beef short ribs special. WOW!!! So damn good. It came with their amazing mashed potatoes and these great roasted veggies for $20. What a bargain. The food was great and our waitress was wonderful. I have been to other Wildfire restaraunts and just didn't have the experience I had here. This one is the first one that has been worth going back to.
(4)
Diane M.
This place has a nice romantic atmosphere. Our waitress was great and extremely attentive. I had scallops which were pretty good and another person in my party had steak which I swear he can't stop talking about. It was 3 mini steaks with 3 different sauces that you get to choose. They looked great but I didn't try them. The place is a little pricey but worth it. I will definitely be stopping by again the next time I'm in the Chicago area.
(5)
David B.
prime rib, prime rib, prime rib. really good 4 star prime rib. i haven't had better prime rib, but im still looking so 4 stars.
(4)
Meg K.
Loved the wild raspberry cosmo, delicious filet trio and attentive service, but, like most things in Schaumburg it was just WAY too crowded and loud.
(4)
Katherine K.
Good food, but expensive. attentive waitstaff. Good drinks. Good date restaurant
(4)
Neil R.
This place is not bad at all. The place is always packed with people waiting for tables if they did not reserve ahead of time. We had a party of 11 for 5:30pm reservations and received one of the small private rooms. I prefer to be in the normal dining area to people watch but the private room was nice and fit all with room to spare. The waitress was very friendly and knowledgeable of their menu and different types of sauces. Well I got there about 20 minutes late and picked their special which was 3 pieces of filet mignon with 3 different toppings (horse raddish, garlic, XXXX) totally forgot the last one. I asked for medium rare but it was more medium than rare. I probably should have asked for rare. My side was broccoli which was ok. Overall I wasn't too impressed with the filet mignon, id give it a 3.5/5 stars. Also had soup which I give 5/5 stars it was sometype of shrimp cream soup? Calamari was ok as well but nothing special. The desserts on the other hand were great. Between 11 of us we choose 3-4 different desserts ranging from ice cream on top of cookies, peanut butter cake, ice cream on top of fruits and cereal, and banana coconut pie. Sorry I dont recall the names. The icecream with cookies and banana cocunut pie topped my list. Then peanut butter cake and ice cream on top of fruits and cereal. Id consider Wildfire again but if you want a quiet dining experience, Wildfire is not the place for you. It is relatively loud and the wait seems to be long. The bar was very busy and was almost shoulder to shoulder. I give it 3.5 stars but rounded up to 4. I am sure if I went again, ill enjoy it more the second time around.
(4)
Carol B.
Wildfire is usually one of my favorite restaurants and my Mom, Sister and I made reservations there for Thanksgiving for the 3 of us (which I made at least a month or more ahead of time). My Dad died in May so this was our first Thanksgiving without him. My sister is dating someone but decided not to invite him b/c it might have been a sad Thanksgiving. However, I met someone in October and he wanted to come and I wanted him to come, so my sister decided to invite her boyfriend too. Alas, when I called Wildfire to change the reservation to 5 people, I was told they could not do it. I got a lot of explanations about tables and booths and the number of people and crowds, etc. I was offered other times of 12:00 and 7:00, but my sister's boyfriend was visiting his mother in a nursing home early in the day and then they were going to a friend's house later that night. Seriously, if I owned a restaurant and someone wanted to add 2 (that's 2, not 20) people to their reservation, my response would be, "we'll make it work." So sadly we couldn't go to our favorite restaurant on Thanksgiving. We ended up going to Rosebud across the street and it was delightful. Obviously I do not own a restaurant or am in the restaurant business, but again, for a special holiday where family is trying to get together, my response would have been "we'll make it work."
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Booda B.
Wildfire - Schaumburg is a great place to have dinner with people you don't really want to have dinner with (think extended in-laws or your aunt's friends from out of town). The dining room is incredibly loud, making conversation difficult if not impossible, and there is nothing on the menu that will either wow you or frighten the insipid tastes of your dining companions. They do a great presentation on everything, but the food and service don't quite live up to the appearances. Serving the spinach and artichoke dip in a little fondue pot is clever, but it's still the same stuff you get at TGI Friday's. Ribs and steaks are good if not mind-blowing (and occasionally charred) but reasonably priced. In sharing entrees and sides with two other people, the only thing that made me say, "Hey, this is really good!" was a side of creamed spinach. The portion sizes are generous though. It's easy to spend too much money here on an experience that is largely forgettable.
(3)
Rachel C.
Wildfire is a great. They really know how to make a steak perfect. My hubby and I have learned our lesson with the wait for a table, so we tend to get in there for an early dinner (around 4:30, no wait at all, perfect). Otherwise, make reservations or prepare to wait for a good hour before you get seated. I've figured out that my favorite dish is the Filet Mignon Wellington. It's a special and only served on Saturdays. But man oh man, it's so good. My husband loves their Macademia Encrusted Halibut. They have a HUGE cheddar twice baked potatoe which is a meal on it's own. I have no preference in location. I've been to this one and the one in Lincolnshire and had the same experiences. We haven't had problems with the staff, I find them to be great waiters and waitresses and pretty professional. I love how they stuff you up full of fresh baked bread so when your food comes you aren't hungry anymore. I really need to learn better self control.
(4)
April D.
Wildfire served me the best filet I've ever had. Service was excellent durning our visit. The restaurant is a bit loud and hard to hear at a table of four but otherwise it was a nice experience.
(4)
Megan W.
If you are looking for a quiet romantic place to take a date, then this is definitely not your place. The tables seemed close together and it felt like we were sitting on top of other tables. The spinach salad with blue cheese and bacon is very good. We were there on a Saturday and their special that evening was the beef wellington. It was quite tasty. My boyfriend had the filet trio which is always good option. Our waitress was attentive and responsive to our needs. This is a solid four star restaurant.
(4)
Matthew S.
Great food and atmosphere. It may seem expensive but you get the same level of quality food at a cheaper price than the higher end Steakhouses in the area
(5)
Christine O.
D.E.L.I.C.I.O.U.S. Everything is awesome, (drinks too). Enough said.
(5)
Christopher B.
Impeccable service, great atmosphere, great steaks, and nice drink selection. Felt like I was in a club in Casablanca back in the forties. I will be back for sure!
(5)
Emily C.
You walk in the doors to Wildfire, you're going to feel like you stepped in the door to the 40s or 50s. The place is the Dean Martin of steakhouses; its amiabce is that of old-school class and elegance. I almost expect all the men at this restaurant to be wearing hats and suits, and I kind of feel weird going there unless I'm a little dressed up. This place will serve you excellent food and drink from the second you sit down. Their wine flights are awesome, ditto the martini flight. Even the bread they sit on the table for you is somewhat addictive, especially the onion loaf, and always warm as if it was just pulled from the oven minutes before hitting your table. The portions are big, and what you're eating is great by standard. The chop salad here is excellent (try subbing the garlic vinagrette for the one they have on the menu - you won't be disappointed), and their steaks get huge raves. However, I can't in good conscience write this review without calling your attention to the swordfish london broil. This is the most sumptuous thing on their menu; the swordfish is broiled to perfection in a sort of balsamic glaze that sort of encrusts the chicken, and it's topped with balsamic tomatoes and carmelized onions as well as fresh basil. It's to-die-for, especially paired with their white cheddar au gratin or cheddar twice baked potatoes. So if by some chance you have room when you're done gorging on whatever you got off the menu, they're gonna bring you a dessert tray that is extremely difficult to pass up. Their berry crisp and chocolate flourless cake are incredible. The place is pricey, but you get what you pay for - great food at a restaurant with attentive service and good style. So save up your money and dine happy.
(5)
Sean O.
Damn good steaks. The Booze wasn't cheap - $20 for a Martini and Beer. Did I mention damn good steak? It was. Used opentable.com for the reservation, mentioned it was an anniversary and the waiter did welcome and congratulate - nice touch.
(5)
S to the izzo F.
One of my favorite places to eat. They have a blue cheese steak salad at lunch time that is probably my absolute favorite salad ever. You can't get it during dinner hours. But even during dinner hours any of their salads are great! I just make sure to ask for the dressing on the side because they can put to much on some times.. I love baked clams and the horseradish baked clams are killer. The portebella/chicken skewers are delicious. The wine list has lots to choose from. I truly enjoy the bone in ribeye with the parmigiana crust. The grilled asparagus is so good I have to order it every time I go! The deserts are, in one word, awesome! I always always have a good meal here. The atmosphere is nice and even though all the locations are consistent and their service is outstanding, I personally like the Schaumburg location best.
(5)
stan s.
stopped in on a monday night with no reservation. though crowed we were seated immediatly. We had the copper river salmon special for the day ,and it was great, Service was excellent,
(4)
Richard K.
This is a solid steakhouse in Schaumpton. If you like your steak charred on the outside and red in the middle no need to go anywhere else, I learned the first time since i dont enjoy my steak that way, just tell them how you want it prepared, they will accomodate. The atmoshphere is great, unless you get seated by the kitchen, yikes!! The Ribs, Steak and Chops are very impressive.
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Peter F.
The food is great but the wait is the worst anywhere. Period.
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Marjorie K.
All I gotta say is,amazing! I don't usually eat steak dinners, but let me say...everything is good here. Service, food and ambiance. Try the filet medallion trio! So good.
(5)
Tom K.
This is a great steak & seafood place - the food is a great as the place looks - very classy. Best to make reservations no matter what the night - it is impossible to get in on the weekends if you don't make a reservation.
(4)
Bruce A.
As a meat and potatoes guy, I find that i actuallly love this place forthe salads.
(4)
Tiffany T.
Food is good - waistaff is rude and pretentious. This isn't Manhattan, people - it's Schaumburg.
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Waleed W.
I really was hoping for as good of an experience as everyone else had but I was disappointed. Service was very slow and inattentive. The friday special (mushroom stuffed salmon) was awful. I am hoping I caught them on a bad night but unfortunately it was bad enough to stop me from giving them another chance.
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P S.
Holy moly. Never let it be said I don't finish meat when placed in front of me... except for last night. We sat down, our server was so friendly and though she was obviously busy was very professional and didn't feel rushed. We ordered cocktails and crab cakes, which were great (and will help to explain why I couldn't finish my steak). We then split a great caesar salad, my date got the filet mignon and I ordered the special of the night, which was a garlic-potato crusted New York strip with garlic shrimp skewers. Fantastic. Though I don't think a good steak needs a crust or any additional flavors, and ultimately I scraped them off mine, the steaks were cooked so perfectly and were just fantastic. Halfway through, I took a look at the creamed spinach (just a little too creamy) and my date's side of au gratin and knew I couldn't take another bite. We ordered a cookie/ice cream dessert which was great but by that point, just too much. I love Lettuce restaurants - they have never disappointed me and are more often than not, the few that I seek the manager out and compliment, as we did last night. It was all just great, and I've added it to my 'favorite restaurant' list.
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Zach O.
Experience at Wildfire excellent but don't park in the Benihana lot or you will get towed! Even though I've also been a customer of Benihana numerous times, my car was towed for parking in the Benihana lot while dining at Wildfire. Wildfire's lot was full, the Benihana lot was less than a quarter full (at the most), and I was towed nonetheless. If I had wanted to have drinks or dessert at Benihana aftewards, my car still would have been towed (a $170 fee plus a $20 cab ride). This is a poor business practice that will prevent me from dining at Benihana ever again and possibly at Wildfire if there's no where to park. Watch out.
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Robb W.
This place has the honor of selling my favorite piece of meat anywhere on the planet. The horseradish crusted filet mignon is the single best piece of meat I have ever had. Everytime I think about it my mouth waters. I have had many a steaks in my life but none come even close to this masterpiece. A true treasure. As most good restaurants, you should make a reservation before attending. The salads are great as are many of the appetizers. This place is owned by the same company that owns Maggianos and they have a feast special that is unbelievable. If you have a party of 6 or more I suggest this option. You can get so much food it is scary.
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A. P.
Food and drinks are good. There are places that are better. Is it me or has the food gotten to be mediocre there as time goes on?
(3)
Stacy W.
Enjoyed the fondue like artichoke dip.
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Cory B.
Posted up at the bar for lunch and in the end, I regret not dinning here sooner. The bartender, Danny, and I had a sophisticated conversation about whiskey and scotch while waiting on my Chicken Club Salad (special for that day). The atmosphere is classy, if/when I come back for dinner I'd feel comfortable in an Oxford. The salad was over-generously portioned and the chicken was cooked to perfection causing me to over indulge. If I had to do it all over again, I wouldn't change a thing. I'm not an expert, just a normal guy who enjoys a good meal.
(5)
Krys A.
My favorite restaurant! Food is fantastic. Atmosphere is great. Recommended to anyone and everyone.
The absolutely coolest thing about this place is that Illya Kuriyakin from that old 60's show was our waiter. I swear it is so! I had two very excellent raspberry martinis. Then I had the parmesan encrusted steak, augratin potatoes and brocolli. Dead on Then I had the pumpkin pie. Great If you want a good meal and have a potential celeb wait on you. It's here!
(4)
Spanky M.
What can i say..... F'ing amazing
(5)
Rob C.
Pricey, and pricey. In my mind its not upscale but they try to be. Had the bone in ribeye, ny strip and porterhouse. All good but like I said pricey. $250. had only two glasses of wine and a couple appetizers. Service was extremely good. I would only go for special occasions.
(4)
Sean M.
You know I should have been more impressed with this place, but I wasn't. Service was good, but for what you pay I want better food. The portions were ok, the taste was OK but I didn't have that wow feeling for paying $150 for three people.
(3)
Sam T.
Semi-upscale place for a nice evening out, but I was not too impressed with the food. The calamari was decent, but the crab cakes were a bit disappointing. Too much filler and not enough crab. They have a salmon roasted on an actual piece of cedar that is pretty damn tasty, but the steak was a bit too chewy for my liking. Might go back and have a couple of drinks at the bar, but there are better places for food, even out in the burbs.
(2)
Richard K.
This is a solid steakhouse in Schaumpton. If you like your steak charred on the outside and red in the middle no need to go anywhere else, I learned the first time since i dont enjoy my steak that way, just tell them how you want it prepared, they will accomodate. The atmoshphere is great, unless you get seated by the kitchen, yikes!! The Ribs, Steak and Chops are very impressive.
(4)
Peter F.
The food is great but the wait is the worst anywhere. Period.
(3)
Marjorie K.
All I gotta say is,amazing! I don't usually eat steak dinners, but let me say...everything is good here. Service, food and ambiance. Try the filet medallion trio! So good.
(5)
A. P.
Food and drinks are good. There are places that are better. Is it me or has the food gotten to be mediocre there as time goes on?
(3)
Robb W.
This place has the honor of selling my favorite piece of meat anywhere on the planet. The horseradish crusted filet mignon is the single best piece of meat I have ever had. Everytime I think about it my mouth waters. I have had many a steaks in my life but none come even close to this masterpiece. A true treasure. As most good restaurants, you should make a reservation before attending. The salads are great as are many of the appetizers. This place is owned by the same company that owns Maggianos and they have a feast special that is unbelievable. If you have a party of 6 or more I suggest this option. You can get so much food it is scary.
(5)
Brian L.
Have been going to all of the Wildfires in IL for years and have loved the food since day one. I have always had good service when going here. The staff is used to high maintenance clientele (especially at the Lincolnshire location) so I always feel pampered. My favorite dishes are the spinach and artichoke fondue, chopped salad, crusted halibut (when in season), trio fillet medallions, and for desert the peanut cup or berries crisp. You really can't go wrong. I've also had excellent sandwiches for lunch. Consider doing the club supper if you have a large group. I also love their martinis - green apple is a classic :)
(5)
Meg K.
Loved the wild raspberry cosmo, delicious filet trio and attentive service, but, like most things in Schaumburg it was just WAY too crowded and loud.
(4)
Katherine K.
Good food, but expensive. attentive waitstaff. Good drinks. Good date restaurant
(4)
Tom K.
This is a great steak & seafood place - the food is a great as the place looks - very classy. Best to make reservations no matter what the night - it is impossible to get in on the weekends if you don't make a reservation.
(4)
Bruce A.
As a meat and potatoes guy, I find that i actuallly love this place forthe salads.
(4)
Tiffany T.
Food is good - waistaff is rude and pretentious. This isn't Manhattan, people - it's Schaumburg.
(2)
Waleed W.
I really was hoping for as good of an experience as everyone else had but I was disappointed. Service was very slow and inattentive. The friday special (mushroom stuffed salmon) was awful. I am hoping I caught them on a bad night but unfortunately it was bad enough to stop me from giving them another chance.
(2)
P S.
Holy moly. Never let it be said I don't finish meat when placed in front of me... except for last night. We sat down, our server was so friendly and though she was obviously busy was very professional and didn't feel rushed. We ordered cocktails and crab cakes, which were great (and will help to explain why I couldn't finish my steak). We then split a great caesar salad, my date got the filet mignon and I ordered the special of the night, which was a garlic-potato crusted New York strip with garlic shrimp skewers. Fantastic. Though I don't think a good steak needs a crust or any additional flavors, and ultimately I scraped them off mine, the steaks were cooked so perfectly and were just fantastic. Halfway through, I took a look at the creamed spinach (just a little too creamy) and my date's side of au gratin and knew I couldn't take another bite. We ordered a cookie/ice cream dessert which was great but by that point, just too much. I love Lettuce restaurants - they have never disappointed me and are more often than not, the few that I seek the manager out and compliment, as we did last night. It was all just great, and I've added it to my 'favorite restaurant' list.
(5)
Zach O.
Experience at Wildfire excellent but don't park in the Benihana lot or you will get towed! Even though I've also been a customer of Benihana numerous times, my car was towed for parking in the Benihana lot while dining at Wildfire. Wildfire's lot was full, the Benihana lot was less than a quarter full (at the most), and I was towed nonetheless. If I had wanted to have drinks or dessert at Benihana aftewards, my car still would have been towed (a $170 fee plus a $20 cab ride). This is a poor business practice that will prevent me from dining at Benihana ever again and possibly at Wildfire if there's no where to park. Watch out.
(3)
Jecker H.
best chopped salad ever!!!!!!!!!! also the trippled layerd chocolate cake is to die for!!!!!
(5)
BILL P.
Bone in fillet medium rare, a great cut of meat that was extremely tender and juicy. For appetizers we has the grilled shrimp and open face crab cake appetizer also very good. Washed it down with a dirty martini. Good solid restaurant. Not quite a 5 star rating but a solid 4 to 4.5.
(4)
Brian W.
Wildfire has to be my favorite steakhouse. They have thick, tender cuts of meat and offer a choice of delicious crusts. I've been to all the major players in the area and I'd go here first. In addition to great steaks they have a wide variety of other things on the menu. My wife enjoys the chicken and salmon. I had a wonderful buffalo steak with coffee rub last night. It's new on the menu since I was there last, and wonderful. If you order buffalo, its generally best to get it one temperature lower than you would order regular steak. Desserts are a really treat as well.
(5)
Michael D.
I went recently for a work lunch, but I have been there previously. It's a nice place. I've been happy with all my food. Not blown away with anything, but happy. I've stuck to fish both times I was there. I just think anyone can cook a steak, I want to know how well they can do salmon. Really nothing interesting to add... Sorry this review is so boring. The Banana Coconut Cream Pie was awesome! Yeah, that's all I got.
(3)
C C.
Excellent food, beautiful venue, good banquet space, and wonderful specials. If you're a steak lover... Go for the porterhouse! Seared to perfection, and soft enough to not need the knife. They also offer an excellent space for meetings. We used to bring out company here when we were only 75 strong, and this was a perfect venue for it. Once we doubled in size we started utilizing in-house catering, but we send all of our offsite meetings to this location.
(5)
Jack L.
We went there to celebrate our 11th year in practice and were very impressed. The decor warm and inviting, the ambiance loud and celebratory, the food tasty and creative, and the service attentive but a bit slow. We also ordered drinks and dessert and nothing disappointed us. We will definitely return.
(4)
Arlene G.
The food is so good here I wanted to come back again the next day! I went with a few people and I tried all their foods too. There was not one dish that I didn't like. I also like the fireplace in the restaurant cuz it gives it a nice home-like feel.
(5)
Gregg L.
Spent another wonderful time at Wildfire during the week. I made the reservation online without a hitch, and even got a U-shaped booth I requested. Awesome food combined with half-price wine on Mondays make this an absolute hit. The steaks were great tasting and cooked perfectly. The twice-baked cheese potatoes are excellent!
(5)
Mel T.
Good place to have a steak in this area. I love the porterhouse. It can be really crowded, especially on Friday / Saturday nights, so you may want to call in advance.
(4)
Jen K.
Decided to go out with the family for Thanksgiving for the first time, instead of cooking. Saw that Wildfire was serving a family stye meal. $37/head. Great choice! Everyone was very happy and we just had a great meal in a great setting. The menu was posted online. Made reservations. They called to confirm a few days before. Great environment. Our waitress was great. Very friendly. We never had to ask for refills. The bus boys came and cleared things as needed. Very attentive. The food was fantastic. Had turkey w/stuffing, beef tenderloin, red skin mashed potatoes, wood fire roasted veges, mushroom gravy, caeser salad and chopped salad, cornbread, relish tray, deviled eggs. Topped it off with choice of 2 desserts. Had triple layer chocolate cake and peppermint ice cream sandwiches. I would definitely go back.
(4)
Darlene R.
Good food but expensive. We started with hot spinach dip appetizer...very good. Entrees were all good to great (barbequed chicken, 4 filets, steak and a chicken/vegetable dish). Also had a few side dishes which were good. Had a couple of deserts (apple pie with ice cream and a cookie/ice cream) which were terrific. Extremely busy so go early or make reservations. Better than average.
(4)
Joy E.
We don;t visit here for special occasions anymore, but they still serve a decent meal. Also, they always have a good spinach salad, good bread board, good martini's, and pretty good baked halibut dishes. We'll go to Joe's for a fancy dinner.
(4)
Michelle S.
My husband and i eat here constantly and we absolutley LOVE the horseradish crusted petite filet! They always could it right (medium) and the sides are always deliscious (he get the BBQ rubbed sweet potato and i get the balsamic veggies, yum!). The valet always takes care of us and our car and the hostess and waiters/waitresses are always attentive and really take care of us. Always great food & great service!
(5)
Curt S.
I've been here numerous times, and each time was an enjoyable time. I can tell you that the food is top notch and worth every dollar you spend- and just like one of my other favorites (Sabatino's, Chicago) it comes with a price. :) Not only is the food good, but the service, and atmosphere is excellent. There is something about it that feels classy and almost like this restaurant is being run in the 1950s but with a modern feel. I definitely recommend the Horseradish Encrusted Filet Mignon! :)
(5)
Jason A.
Excellent filet medallions. Good atmosphere. Definitely the biz crowd. Service was ok not great but we were in the bar area and the place was busy so nothing unexpected. Would eat here again. They encrust their steaks and I tried Blue Cheese, Parmesan, and Bernaise. Enjoyed the Parmesan the best.
(3)
Todd S.
The service was good, the food was delicious and the atmosphere was pleasant. We went there on a Wednesday evening and the place was full. We were seated immediately upon arrival at our reservation time. The server was good although was just a little slow to actually take our order. We had finished the appetizer before the main course was even ordered. It didn't hurt the experience at all. Would definitely return.
(4)
Wendy S.
My first, but not the last time to visit this establishment... as soon as we drove up, we knew we were in for trouble! The parking lot was plugged on a Tuesday night, so we valeted it, then waited to be seated. As I walked past the reception area and into the dining area, the kitchen immediately caught my eye ~ FIRE! The place is beautiful, the setting is romantic/fun, and the service is impecible to say the least! The bread, appetizers, dinners, desserts, I could go on... I just really liked being there and great company made the evening a very memorable one. Thanks, Shaumburg, a new Chicago 'burb favorite!
(5)
Robert C.
Nice place, good service, soggy bread on my chicken sandwich and bland taste. I'll go to Chili's next time.
(2)
Reid F.
A big, bustling steakhouse with excellent food and good service. Try the bone-in ribeye steak...yumm. The only knock is the weak wine list, which contains bottles that are mostly too young to be good.
(4)
Andrea P.
Awful service- worst I've experienced anywhere. Bad drinks, burned food, injuries that the staff did not properly attend to. Had to ask a busser for our server then had to ask for the manager. We shouldn't have had to pay a penny for that mess. Being former servers we left enough for tip out but honestly, that wasn't even deserved. Service was- non-existent.
(1)
Ann Y.
I went here for my mom's birthday last weekend and had a wonderful experience. We started with the chopped salad which is always amazing. We were going to order a larger for our party of four, but our waitress told us that a small would suffice. That is always a sign of a great waitress. For dinner I had a the braised beef short ribs special. WOW!!! So damn good. It came with their amazing mashed potatoes and these great roasted veggies for $20. What a bargain. The food was great and our waitress was wonderful. I have been to other Wildfire restaraunts and just didn't have the experience I had here. This one is the first one that has been worth going back to.
(4)
Jeff W.
I have a strict belief that no man should order a salad. Well, that is unless you order the Wildfire chopped salad. It's the holy grail of all salads and defies everything I used to believe about them. Loaded with roasted chicken, avocado, tomatoes, blue cheese, bacon, scallions, corn, tortilla strips all tossed with citrus lime vinaigrette. Tip: If you get this to go, ask for extra dressing. The small portion is enough for lunch for 2 days so well worth the $14 (including tax). I've spent $14 for much shittier meals... but please don't tell anyone I ordered the salad.
(4)
Madison L.
Love the Tuscan Kale & Spinach Salad here! It is delicious, fresh and incredibly filling. You walk out filled & happy but not feeling too full. Perfect place for a lunch with friends.
(4)
Mark D.
Their Horseradish Crusted Bone-In Ribeye Steak is to literally die for I love it so much! EVERYTHING at Wildfire is great from the appetizers to their entree's to their desserts. And their Chopped Salad? FANTASTIC! I guess you can tell I'm a bit excited about this restaurant. Would go daily if I could! Great place for a special occasion or a romantic dinner.
(4)
Tom C.
Awesome place and great atmosphere! I suggested this restaurant on our business meeting/dinner. I had the roasted chicken with mashed potatoes and it was very delicious. My coworker had the same and he said it was out of this world. We also enjoyed the Wildfire craft beer called the hefeweizen and it was very tasty. It had a banana flavor. They mentioned to me it was brewed by their manager. I totally recommend this restaurant! #SeñorFood
(5)
Jacqueline W.
Best experience I ever had. Our server Jaime really took care of us. The steak was absolutely divine. It was juicy,tender, and full of flavor. Get the veggies as your side!
(5)
Lauren B.
Yum! We try not to repeat the same place over and over for anniversaries/Valentine's day, but it's hard not to keep coming here, because we consistently get awesome food/service. I typically get some kind of steak. Their skirt steak is amazing. I also love their shrimp/crab bisque soup. It's incredible!!
(5)
Christina C.
The food is outstanding. One of my favorite places to go to. The ONLY reason I am giving it 4 stars instead of 5 is because the last few times there was a older lady as a hostess there. She was rude and customer service is everything to me. The owner needs to keep the girls in the front young and polite. And if this older blonde lady is a owner, stay in the back and collect your money. If she's not an owner then get rid of her. She's not eye candy and when she opens her mouth it makes it that much worse. Thank god the server was awesome and the food is delicious!
(4)
Varsha L.
I do like this location better than the one in the city. Try the scallops in lemon butter sauce, they are really good. Also the wild rice is really good as well. My friends seem to like the medallions a lot. We actually sat outside on Sat, we didn't have reservations on a Sat night and only had to wait 45 min for an outdoor table.
(5)
Dave S.
Splendid shrimp & crab bisque and the filet trio was prepared perfectly. Busy on a Wednesday early evening would indicate that this is a place you need to call ahead.
(5)
Racquel E.
I had a late night dinner with my cousin and his partner, who live in Chicago. Wildfire is a modern-day 1940's jazz dinner club style and with a cool vibe. They offer a variety of menu selections from steaks, prime rib, chops, chicken, seafood, sandwiches and salads. We had beer and cocktails and dinner only. I enjoyed the petite filet mignon with a side of five grain wild rice and I added on a side of balsamic-roasted veggies. The filet was the perfect portion for me and was tender and perfectly seasoned, and the sides were good too. I really enjoyed my dinner and visit with my cousin.
(4)
Kevin K.
If I'm in the burbs and want a great meal, I know that Wildfire will never fail. There's a reason this place is so packed on the weekends and I was lucky enough to be nearby on a weeknight and not have to put up with a wait. There are so many delicious sounding options on the menu, but the horseradish crusted filet is so good that I can't bring myself to ever order anything else.
(5)
Jason B.
The first day I went had the Filet which was good but slightly over cooked. However I returned two days later and had the special of the day which was the Bison Meatloaf with brown gravy with mushrooms and a stuffed baked potato. This meal was phenomenal!!! I would totally recommend it. The next time I return to Schaumburg I will definitely be back at wildfire!!
(4)
Tiffany P.
Love wildfire. Never been disappointed. I always get the same thing though. It's just that good. The fillet mignon trio with blue cheese, horse radish and Parmesan crusted tips. The drink flights are fun too. I've tried the wine and martini flights. Atmosphere is nice and little more upscale. A great date night spot.
(5)
Ryan E.
Solid! What's not to love about Wildfire? I'm located out in Buffalo Grove and I go to this one if we can't get reservations at the Lincolnshire location. Usually easier to get in. Great food, affordable prices (for a steakhouse), and good atmosphere.
(5)
Dina B.
Met up with an old friend who was in downtown Chicago on business. I was looking for a nice place for dinner and drinks in Schaumburg because it is an easy drive from the Rockford area and a short distance from the loop. I found Wildfire online, checked out the menu and read some of the reviews! I'm glad I chose Wildfire! It was outstanding all around...the service, the atmosphere and the food! I loved that they have valet parking because it was a rainy night. While waiting for my date, I had an excellent martini which the bartender recommended after asking what my tastes were. When my date arrived, we sat in the bar for a bit and were not rushed to our table despite our reservations. Our waitress was very friendly and attentive. I had the Wildorf Salad with chicken, which was delicious. My date had the petite filet, which was tender and cooked to perfection. What more can I say...I can't wait to go back again!
(5)
Mary O.
Nice place, price pretty good. And the food is really good quality, presentation, atmosphere... A little bit noise. Better to make reservation.
(4)
Jimmy W.
Just trying an update for the first time. When I revisit so close to the original I normally edit... Does it make a difference? This visit I had the BBQ ribs. I was just at L Woods and had a less than stellar exp, boo, but wildfire came through. Although not a specialized BBQ spot the ribs were very good. The meat had flavor and the light coating of sauce was perfect. Same ultra small slaw and side of bbq sauce like L Woods but ok I guess. We went for lunch but normally do not. The menu is smaller but I like the dinner selections better. My sister could still get a good steak which they serve all the time, why wouldn't you offer the expensive stuff all day ;) The steak, ribeye, was pretty good. Better than Stony River but not as good as upper end steak houses. Which is expected IMO. I probably should give it 4 stars as it does a good job at many things plus being a bit more "upscale" food quality wise. I guess I am comparing it to a Hub 51 type of place which has something for everyone but more pedestrian. Ok, I'll give it 4 stars.
(4)
Neel K.
We stopped here recently on a Thursday night for quick dinner before heading home....and man were we happy that we did. The place was completely packed for a weeknight so we elected to sit at the bar. They have plenty of high tables at the bar all of which are comforatble and give you a good view of the restaurant and the TVs. To start with you get a loaf of bread with butter......ohhhhh sooooo good....Also before I get started on the food...the drink selection is phenominal...the array of martini's, beers on tap and even their own craft beers, make this a beer/wine/martini lover's paradise.... Sorry back to the food......We got this melted goat cheese thing which came with some bread and was to die for....sooo rich and well seasoned I could have just kept eating that all night. We also tried a veg pizza which was good, but what completely blew us away was the Waldorf Salad....if you have never had this type of salad, you have to try it. It was hands down THE BEST SALAD I HAVE EVER HAD!!!!!!! Truly amazing combination of flavors, textures, and ingredients. The portion was HUGE and was really a meal in itself. We forced ourselves to save a tiny portion so we could bring it home to the kids. We also had a dessert which was very good, although I can't remember what it was. Overall Wildfire was an exceptional restaurant and we can't wait to go back to. The service, the food, and the atmosphere were excellent. Especially the Waldorf Salad....if you don't get anything else.....just make sure to try the salad....it will be life changing!!!!
(5)
Carolyn I.
I went here for my friend's bridal shower. We were in a private area that fit 4 large round tables. It was a beautiful setting! They provided extra tables for the cake, gifts and favors. We started with drinks. I ordered a daiquiri which was good, but not great. The food was served family style. For appetizers, we had chicken and portobello mushroom skewers, chopped salad and cornbread. The chicken was a little dry, but I loved the sauce that came with it. The salad and cornbread were very good. I've had the chopped salad before and it was as good as I remember. For entrees, we had chicken, steak, mashed potatoes and roasted vegetables. Everything was delicious! By the time dessert came, I was so full. I managed to try the cheesecake and apple crisp with ice cream. Both were a good way to end a satisfying meal. The service was very attentive and the space was intimate and perfect for a sophisticated bridal shower. I recommend Wildfire for a special occasion!
(4)
Vanna C.
I meant to leave this review weeks ago! My husband I came for dinner, and enjoyed their little outside dining area, despite the rain. Our server was very knowledgable of the menu and wine list. Our steaks were awesome. We will definitely be returning!
(5)
Joe P.
The food is delicious! We ordered carry out and and all the food was amazing. The staff on the other hand didn't seem to want to help with the carry out or care to explain in a polite fashion where to actually pick it up. The bartender was nice but hostesses seemed rude. We will be back for the food but leery of the service staff. We've also dined in and enjoyed the experience. The server was much more helpful and knowledgeable than the hostesses mentioned above. The interior is a very cool, retro decor. They have many different "dining rooms" and we've only been in one, but I forget what the name was. I will be back because the food is great and the interior is classy.
(4)
Derek C.
After writing my last review, the manager contacted me and apologized for the poor quality of the steak and asked if I would give them another chance to make it up. I accepted and it was definitely a much better experience than the previous visit we made to Wildfire. We made reservations and came on a weeknight so it was much busier, but the waitress took very good care of us. I forget her name now, as it's been a couple months since this last visit, but she was amazing. Took very good care of us, and was very good with my 15 month old daughter who was kind of making a mess around the table. She mentioned that they just changed the types of steaks that they offer and that it would be better than the steaks that they were previously carrying, and she wasn't lying. Definitely a much better steak than before, cooked perfectly this time. The food was much better and our experience was top notch. There are MANY options for steak in the area, and it's good to know that we can once again consider Wildfire as one of our destinations when we feel the craving for a finely cooked cow.
(4)
Asia C.
Favorite steakhouse. I ate here this past Labor Day. I've also been to the Oak Brook location. I think I like the Oak Brook location better. It feels more intimate for some reason. I love the martini flight. Better than just getting just 1 martini. Best martini is the stormy night because of it's uniqueness. But they are ALL good. Favorite entree is the Roumanian Skirt steak medium-well. It seems like you get more flavor & more for your money. I also get the cheddar double-stuffed potato which is the bomb.com . The end.
(5)
Renaud S.
Outstanding meat restaurant! First, meat is excellent, as well as fish. Ingredients are delicious and fresh, sauces are exquisite. A great place to have a great meal. The wine menu offers good choice. Also, the bar is nice, altough often crowded. Finally, waiters are nice and atmosphere is very pleasant. I definitely recommend this place.
(5)
Magnus L.
We had a REALLY great dining experience here. We had a reservation and there was zero wait, they got us to the table as soon as we came in. We skipped the appetizer's so we would have room for dessert and I had their filet mignon and I went with the broccoli as a side dish. The filet was cooked perfectly, I requested medium-rare and I was afraid it would be bloody since you don't know the first time you go to a restaurant but it cooked exactly what I hoped it would look like. It was very tender and was perfect, no fancy spices just enough to help get the natural flavor of the meat out. The broccoli came with a light lemon-butter sauce and it tasted awesome! Best broccoli side dish I've had. They have a pretty big selection of desserts, extra plus that all of them (as far as I know) can be ordered in half the size which is great. I ordered the key lime pie and it was incredibly good, it was so good I could eat a whole tray. We were a decent sized party, 4 adults plus 3 kids. The kids were a little unruly at times but the waitress was awesome with the kids. The service was really awesome throughout the whole dining experience. I will definitely come back here again next time we're in town
(5)
J B.
Epitome of deliciousness. Mushroom pizza - crazy good! Spinach salad with eggs - hell yeah! The petite strip is perfect for a large man. Finish it with a key lime pie and go on Monday for 1/2 price bottles of wine! Go here and go here again...
(4)
David K.
Wow. Really wow. After the horrible stretch of restaurants that had 4 star ratings (when they really should have been 3 or less) - I walked into Wildfire with some colleagues and was immediately welcomed by the host. A nice big friendly greeting - had everyone in the group laughing and had us seated quickly without reservations (NOTE to fellow Yelpers, make the reservation). Food was AMAZING - from the Bison Burger, the French dip, the scallops wrapped in bacon (Yum!) to the salmon on a cedar plank - it was all very tasty and well prepared. The steak ordered at the table also looked very tantalizing - made me wish that I came hungrier. So a huge surprise in Schaumberg, IL - this place was excellent! They are pricey - but the quality of the food reflects the price. If I'm in the area again - I would definitely make this a mandatory dinner stop.
(4)
Kelly R.
What great food and great service! Every single time I go I am more in love with this place. A must is the key lime pie... Seriously it's a must!!!! Start with that and then have your dinner :)
(4)
Gary S.
Not my first time eating here! And definitely not my last everything from the wine to the desert was great We had the seafood (clam chowder) Beet salad Filet minion And lobster tail Apple pie Everything was cooked to perfection , ( great job chef) the service was great ,the waiter was informative on our wine selection and made sure we had everything we needed.
(5)
Susie L.
Visiting Schaumburg & decided to try this place. Husband loves steak, kiddoo wanted pizza & I love salmon. Well this place fit the bill! Beautiful on the inside..reminded me of an upscale steakhouse from home, but casual enough for vacationers like us. Staff were attentive & talkative, food was of course amazing, desserts were delicious!
(5)
Ray G.
This is my favorite restaurant in Chicago. Delicious food and great staff. I recommend making a reservation for the best experience. A must try
(5)
Antonio A.
Definitely a better option than any chain. Wildfire offers a somewhat sophisticated ambiance (for American dining of course) and very decent meat. The flank steak was perfectly cooked and tasted great. The marinade didn't overwhelm the taste of beef but rather nicely enhanced it. However the butter is dull and insipid. And the really low point was the baked potato. Any side dish that is the same size as the main course is not only absurd but shows a bit of fear that the main portion served might not suffice.
(4)
Jared W.
I've been meaning to write this review for a long time, because I had an excellent experience here about 6 weeks ago. It was my first trip to Wildfire, and after being the kind of place that I wouldn't normally consider on a nicer night out, I'll definitely plan a trip back. The biggest reason for this is the steak. Specifically, the herb crusted steak. They offer a few different kinds, and even a "sampler," so to speak, where you can try a bit of each. Ordinarily, this is the kind of thing that I would not be a fan of (I think steak is best left to stand on its own merit), but I'm a believer. It was excellent. Generally speaking, this is the kind of place where you want to go and spend some time. Have a long meal and enjoy yourself.
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Edward M.
Great food, great service by most. The chopped salad was good, though a bit more vinegar than I would have liked in the dressing. The Ribeye was juicy, succulent, and perfectly cooked. It was so tender on the inside and had an excellent char on the outside. The best ribeye I've had yet, at $40 it better be great. Creamed spinach was good, much like your typical creamed spinach, but lots more spinach than cream which I appreciated. The service by our waitress was slow. We got in and waited a while after ordering drinks and eventually after 10-15 minutes we had to ask for our waitress who finally brought our drinks and salad. We had 2 little kids with us and you would think she would have tried to be more timely. She was instead, very inattentive. The rest of the waitstaff and management was excellent though. Also had an issue where wine from another table was charged to our account, not cool. Glad we looked at the bill! I think it all stems from this one bad waitress. Bottom Line: If you got the money, go!
Never disappoints. Wonderful birthday celebration for Our daughter. Excellent service !
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Drew C.
Really heard good things and Wildfire delivered... mostly. The drinks are delicious -- they have the uncommon Martini Flight, where you get a sampling for four individual martinis for around $12-13. Really loved this option, as I don't know martinis well and got to try a few, the best of which was the Stormy Night. I would return just for this flight and an appetizer. Speaking of appetizers, my party of two ordered the Wildfire Chopped Salad, which is just a fancier version of Portillo's Chopped Salad (here they add dressing upfront, avocado and more of the blue cheese, perhaps a touch too much, which made it salty). Be absolutely SURE you ask for dressing on the side! This salad is so big for around $12, that you can come just for drinks and this... However, if you have leftovers, keeping the dressing off allows you to take it home. We also had bacon wrapped scallops, which were small (expected) and quite good -- about 6 pieces total. As for dinner, I got the Filet Mignon Trio, which was all perfect and cooked on-target. HOWEVER. For another $30 or so, my partner got the Beef Wellington and asked for rare, but got well done. We should have and did not request a correction, as he was paranoid "what the kitchen would do" (that whole wrap, lol) to the replacement food. In the end, the entire meal was a whopping $140, no tax. I've confirmed now that Wildfire -- like all LEYE (Lettuce Entertain You) restaurants -- offers mostly delicious food, but man, for the tab some of these dinners result in, I really expect the dishes to be vetted and double-checked before being served. Cheesecake costs half as much and is perfect every darn time. FYI: Wildfire is a BEAUTIFUL restaurant. Spacious and open, it almost reminds me of a luxurious, modern interpretation of the Copacabana club (I've only seen on TV, haha).
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Jerry W.
Very good place. Just in town for business and popped over here. Service was very good, Greek salad was excellent, and the salmon was solid. I've had better but I believe they are known more for steaks so it's all good. Nice environment and I would rate this as a place I would definitely go again.
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Coll F.
Not our first time here and not our last. Even though we arrived quite late, they sat us without complaint, served us and never made us feel rushed. Great service. Great chopped salad, fantastic angus burger & filets. Cocktails & IPAs also yum!
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Lynn S.
Love their food, I'm never disappointed. Service is always on point!
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Karen D.
Just took my husband here for his early bday lunch. We love eating at wildfire. We usually eat at the oakbrook location but we are also going to marcus theater $5 Tuesday's speacial. We love both locations. Our waiter Joann was very sweet and attentive and made my husbands bday a little more speacial by bringing him the best lava cake ever!! I had their cheese pizza and he had a bacon stuffed burger which was really good. But the best part was dessert!! We ordered the snickers ice cream sand which(meh) and a pretzel Sunday ( delicious). Wildfire will always be our favorite restaurant!!! You will not leave disappointed.
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Dominique M.
Let me preface this review by saying that I've been here before and I wanted to love it here this time around. I'm a big fan of classy, upscale, stylish restaurants with diverse, creative menu items. Let me tell you, Wildfire is not any of these things. In this day and age, any restaurant worth its salt (see what I did there?) should offer a more diverse menu. There should be vegetarian, vegan and gluten free menu items available-yes, even at a steakhouse. Sadly, there were no such items available on Wildfire's very limited menu. The seafood and pasta menu was paltry at best and there were maybe ten beers on tap and fifteen draught beers. What a pathetic selection. This is a classic case of a restaurant trying to survive on brand recognition only. Maybe Wildfire has expanded beyond the actual business that it is capable of handling (i.e. gotten too big for its britches). Maybe some big chain of bland restaurants bought it up. Who knows? Whatever the case may be, I was less than impressed. The ambience-rather than upbeat and energetic-seemed over crowded and extremely loud. Here was almost no room to walk between tables out of the restaurant floor. Tables were jammed side to side and back to back throughout. There was absolutely no privacy. It seems that Wildfire did their best to cram people in like sardines no matter what the cost to the exclusive atmosphere and private, classy ambience that once went hand in hand with the Wildfire name. There were even young children eating there. This is most certainly not a restaurant where high chairs and kiddie menus are appropriate. I'm not paying upwards of $50 for my portion of the meal so that I can sit around and listen to screaming children. The bathrooms were a mess. They were certainly not what one would expect from an upscale restaurant-even a chain restaurant. Although the food was fairly good and the portions were large, nothing screamed "eat me" (lol). It was all mostly just passable. The waiter, who was very nice-as were the rest of the staff, which is mainly why I'm awarding Wildfire the three stars that I am-seemed very attentive at first and then rather than turning our table with two people who were only waiting for the check and dessert, chose to attend to order taking at a table of no less than seventeen people. Color me unimpressed with that lapse in judgment. Overall, not the experience I had hoped for for my last big dinner out before my surgery this week. I should've headed down the way to Seasons 52 or Shaw's Crab House. Heck, even Cooper's Hawk would've been perfect. Growing up, I always heard Gibson's and Wildfire mentioned in the same sentence. No more. The difference is very clear! The best part of our experience was the helpful waiter who went out of his way to bring us our check when our waiter left us hanging and the kindly people at the host stand who held our table for us even though we arrived late due to bad directions.
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Brandon W.
As you can see from the other reviews, This place is great. They make a choice Manhattan, Which always enhances my dining experience! Hah! Cool 40's decor /atmosphere, nice seating and layout, with an overall classy vibe. Not true upscale but heads and shoulders above most places for casual dining. Like the other Lettuce Entertain You restaurants, The gluten free menu is the true reason I first visited. Quite extensive in size, I didn't feel left out in the slightest bit. If you have Celiacs Disease two words: go here. I've had multiple dishes from here and have never been disappointed. Highly recommended.
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Shirley J.
I was surprised at how busy the restaurant was during lunchtime on a Thursday, which might explain the slowwww service. I'm not a huge fan of their booths either and would rather sit at a regular table. Sitting in the booth makes me feel like I'm making a presentation to the whole restaurant or something because they are big half-moon booths that face the dining area. When our server finally came to take our order, I inquired about the soup of the day. The Shrimp & Crab Bisque is pretty good, so I ordered that as an appetizer. My friend ordered the Grilled Chicken Wildorf salad, and I ordered the Black Bean burger and a side of green beans. Our server repeated our entire order back to us and off he went. Fast forward 30 minutes, we got our salad, burger and green beans. After taking one bite out of the burger, my eyes widened like I just saw a ghost. It had such a strong cumin flavor to it, and I have a minor allergy to cumin! I've had plenty of black bean burgers but none had such a strong cumin flavor to them. I had to send it back and ended up getting the Grilled Chicken Wildorf salad also. The salad and green beans were delicious. I noticed while eating my salad that my soup never came. When I finally got a hold of our server and asked him about the soup, he said that I never ordered it and even looked at his order pad. Dude! I saw your mouth and heard you confirm Shrimp & Crab Bisque when you took our orders. In the end, I decided to just forget about the soup. On the brighter side, lunch ended with a complimentary birthday dessert of a brownie topped with vanilla ice cream. Tasty dessert but too sweet by the time you eat 3/4 of it. I recommend going here but when it's not so busy.
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Mary A.
Went here for a family gathering. 6 of us at the table and we ordered from the family style menu. We were greeted by a friendly host who seated us quickly and friendly. The servier, Hugo, was great! Cocktails were ordered and it was so nice to served a GENEROUS pour in a cocktail that were worth the money! We had the chopped salad and bacon wrapped scallops that were tender and with crisp bacon. The Calamari was tender and crisp! Entrees were; sirlion tips, cooked medium and so tender you could cut it with a knife. The creamed spinach is seasoned great and we ordered more! i will be back!
(5)
Arlet M.
First time coming here, loved it !!!!!!! Thank you so much for great food and atmosphere
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Dave K.
WOW... what a spot this was... You drive up and it has valet parking, but there's ample parking in the front and side/rear. You walk through the revolving door, and to me, it is reminiscent of a restaurant or speakeasy from the 20's or 30's. The "Ellington Room" (I initially think Duke Ellington) stood out. The dimly lit restaurant brought a subtle ambiance of sophisticate and relaxation. Spacious tables and comfortable chairs are all around, and the booths are deep, capable of fitting probably three to a side if you needed to,but it's not necessary. I was there as part of a gathering for work, so there were about 20 people altogether, in a side room, wine and spirits were flowing freely, and we had servers setting up 2 tables to accommodate us all. They brought out appetizers, salads, then the main courses that we had to pick 1, and a selection of 2 desserts. The food was phenomenal, and while it is the company you have while eating, this restaurant is most definitely a 5 star joint. I may have to go back and see about what history this place has, it has that feel.
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Neil D.
6:35 pm in the waiting area. Had a reservation for a post graduation party for our family of 20+ at 6:30. The wait staff was awesome and i give them 5 stars, the food was an expected 5 stars as well. But my review is for the service up front the hostess. Our group had arrived earlier than expected a full 45 minutes early. We were gathered at the lobby just talking and taking up space so we started ordering drinks at the bar to ease the waiting. Although i know the reservation was at 6:30 the hostess should have done something to accomodate us. I mean we were going to be one of the biggest tabs of the day and she couldnt even do something for us. At around 6:31 my friend asked about our reservation and she just looked at him and said 6:30 on the dot. To make it worse, she had put our company of 20+ right smack in the middle of the room and like all family gatherings, we were loud and surrounding tables would just ogle and make it an uncomfortable experience. The hostess just couldn't give us the more private savoy room. Again 5 stars to the wait staff and food. But this review was for the hostess who was the welcoming face of the chain, I had expected more out of a place like Wildfire who should have a plan B system when a party arrives early.
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Johana K.
Great food and service. Our server made sure she explained the specials since it was our first time at wildfire. We will visit again!
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Kelly S.
The place is HUGE. A small group of us went for lunch on a Sunday. It wasn't very busy then but I'm guessing lunch during the week gets mobbed based on all the businesses nearby. I think they make their mashed potatoes out of fairy dust, ice cream and crack. Soooooooo, creamy/dreamy. Potato perfection! I could've had a second helping of those but my a** is thanking me now for only going with one serving! For my entree, I got a grilled chicken breast number topped with artichokes and argula - forget what it was called exactly but it was also very good. Service was a little slow on drink refills and on bringing us the checks.
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Tom M.
Lunch was delicious... Portion was large and the fish off the wood grill off the hook! The waiter was very knowledgeable of the menu and had lots of good recommendations for my special diet! Come check this out!
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Dennis O.
I was extremely disappointed. We had chicken and prime rib. The chicken was super dry. Jewel's rotisserie chicken is better. The prime rib was less than expected. The service was good, though. That's the only positive thing I can say about this place. Very pricey too. You'll be hard pressed to find much under the $25 mark. Save your money! I won't be returning, myself...
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Scott R.
My goodness, did they always serve that cornbread? It literally melts in your mouth, it's phenomenal and I'm not even a big cornbread fan. The lunch Halibut was fantastic, properly cooked and seasoned. Wildfire deserves high praise for the food alone but the attentiveness of the waiters definitely boosted my perception of the restaurant.
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Michelle F.
When your amazing Aunt invites her favorite ladies in the world out for a meal and says "Let's go to Wildfire--it's on me!" You DO NOT decline!! ;) We had reservations for 12:30 on a Saturday afternoon, and it's probably good that we did. Not that it ever got packed at that time, but it was a steady flow of people--the dining room was never less than 3/4 full. Good for them! We ran through the gamut. Seriously. We got an appetizer, our individual meals, some salad, and dessert. Appetizer: Spinach dip--I'd give it a 3/5. It was alright and all, but not something I would go seeking out again. My meal--The roasted 1/2 chicken with mac n cheese as my side. Oh.My.Gosh. It was so, so good. The chicken was tender and juicy and completely flavorful. I was so impressed. And the mac n cheese was pretty good as well. It had a lot of flavor and was topped with yummy bread crumbs. I give this a 4/5 The dessert--We had three among the four of us. The apple pie (which would have EASILY fed all of us!!), the chocolate and peanut putter pie, and the ice cream sandwiches that are filled with snickers ice cream (the yummy dessert tray doesn't do it justice!) I would give all of these a 5/5. There was so much and it was all amazing. I would go back just for dessert!! The service was great! I forget who our server was (damn me and my lack of remembering names!!) but he was really attentive and helpful! He did a great job! The fact that all of this food was free made the experience even better, but it is definitely somewhere I will return to to try more of the amazing selections!
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Concetta S.
Wonderful food, atmosphere, and attentive staff (plus the Manhattans are wonderful!). Not a bad thing to say about my experience here.
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Michele S.
I was invited here for a large birthday party on a Sunday afternoon. I had a bad experience at Wildfire in Oak Brook, so initially I wasn't thrilled. I ordered the buffalo chicken sandwich. It was good, but nothing over the top. I also ordered the chocolate sundae for dessert, and was pleasantly surprised that they offered half portion desserts. The service was attentive and prompt. Overall, a nice experience.
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Tiffany K.
I love this place!! My fiance and I go here frequently and I don't think we've ever had a problem with service nor have we disliked our food. I take that back, the creamed spinach was a bit too salty for me but I don't eat a lot of salty foods so I might be a bit sensitive. A great restaurant for a romantic evening, business dinner or just a casual lunch. Price isn't too bad either. Last time we went our bill was a little over $80- no alcohol.
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Jon T.
In town for business, wanted a place where I could grab a bite at the bar. This place was fantastic for that. Plenty of delicious sounding choices on the menu, along with specials. I had the roasted beet salad which was good. Then crab cake crusted trout which was very tasty. And split sides of BBQ rubbed sweet potato (delicious) and balsamic roasted veggies. I don't usually get desert, but got the key lime pie, and it was fantastic. I have one more day in the area and am seriously considering going back for dinner tonight.
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Betty C.
Love it and never disappointed
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Danielle S.
Well, I hadn't been to Wildfire in a while and I had never been to this location, so this was a treat! First off, I really like the atmosphere. 1920's themed, dimly lit, wood fire grill burning in the background and filling the room with scents of fresh meats. Mmmmm. They have a nice wine selection, with a few martinis, beers, and cocktails. I went for the Wildfire Chardonnay. Not the best wine I've ever had, but not shabby for being the cheapest on the list (classy, I know). Their menu has a variety to choose from - chicken, steaks (of course), fish, pasta, burgers, you name it. I went crazy and ordered the bison burger trio. It was the perfect portion for my less than usually hungry self. Each burger had a different crust on it (I'm personally not crazy about the crusts, but some people love them). They were cooked perfectly and came with a choice of side. The mac & cheese is wonderful, but I ordered the mashed potatoes. If you haven't had bison before, it's basically like beef. Maybe a little more gamy. Our server was very nice, but it seemed to take a while to get our food & drinks. She didn't come by too often either. We did have a big group and it was busy. They were nice enough to split our bill multiple ways. Personally, I think it's a little overpriced, but all steakhouses around here are. It's a nice place to come for a special occasion.
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Jo Ann D.
Went for a friends birthday with 6 people. Food is always good. Salads Are questionable. The one thing I don't get is why they won't seat you until the entire party arrives. Kind of annoying when 4 of us were starving & would have loved to sit & have drinks & appetizers knowing one couple would be late because they were caught up in traffic. Can't be comfortable while standing in the very crowded lobby/bar area. Wish they would have mentioned this when making the reservation.
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Somchai S.
Stop by with another couple for drinks on a Saturday around 9PM. The parking lot was packed, and so was the bar. We seriously got stuck with the worst seat in the bar. We sat and waiting for 10 minutes while servers would walk past us. We had to flag someone down to even get service. Luckily people started leaving and we got a decent seat. Drinks were over priced. I had the watermelon cosmo $9.95 and it was trash. It did not taste like watermelon, more like acid. Ordered the mozzarella, tomato, basil pizza and it was the size of a small dinner plate 9.95. The pizza was mostly bread and cheese since the tomato sauce was sporadically sprinkled on top. The worst part was that they would not accept Lettuce Entertain You gift cards on Saturdays! I have never gone to a restaurant where giftcards has limitations. To sum it up, Wildfire is overpriced, for the old and stuffy crowd, around 35+. If that does not describe you, find another place.
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Theresa V.
Fantastic food and service! The prime rib is unbelievably tender. The calamari are delicious. The sides are also fantastic, my favorite is the mushroom capes. Wonderful place to celebrate life events! Highly recommended!
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Nita W.
Sigh. We live over an hour away and couldn't wait to go back again. Unfortunately our experience this time can't even compare. Thumbs down for our waitress. No smiles...no friendliness. At one point she came and stood by the table...looked at us...didn't say anything...and walked away. Awkward. We got pretty much the same food as last time since it was soooo memorable. My filet and my husband's lobster was not quite the same. Still good, but it was more tender the first time. Our table last time was a booth in the main dining room. Loved it...got to see the kitchen and all the action going on with other diners. This time we sat in a dungeon like room at a small table. Our view was watching very bored waiters in a corner looking out the window, playing with the shades, and talking amongst themselves. Not really great for a couple out for a romantic birthday dinner.
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Tina L.
I can't help it, I'm a sucker for bone-in ribeyes. So if I'm going to get a nice birthday meal at a place like Wildfire, I'm going to go with my go-to bone-in ribeye! Can't go wrong with what usually comes out with the perfect amount of marbling and juiciness (if it's cooked right to medium). The wine flight is perfect when pairing with a meat dish. We got the "small" salad (to balance out all the meat) but it's HUGE. I could eat a quarter of that for my lunch, no joke. We also ordered this seafood trio called the "Avalon" which had crab cake, bacon-wrapped scallops, and salmon. I tried a little bit of each, but I ended up focusing mostly on my delicious juicy steak. Not sure if I mentioned to you guys how much I love my steak. ;) They brought out a chocolatey dessert with a lit candle for my bday. It was thoughtful because they did this based on a note that was written when reservations were made online. I like that they pay attention to those kind of things and try to make the celebration a little more special that way. Overall, a great experience for a special birthday dinner!
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Dluvly 1.
Ooooooh Dios Santo!!!!! The lamb chops are excellent, the pork chops exquisite, the salmon flavourful. The experience was amazing..love this place, highly recommend it. My father in law ordered a small salad, the salad was anything but small. Portions are great, no complaints. Two thumbs up ..see you soon wildfire!
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Jay B.
Beer flights are great. Good for your girlfriend/wife's birthday or special occasion. I like the Parmesan crusted filet.
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Juan M.
Definitely one of my favorite places. Never had a bad meal and I have been dining with them for years. Kid friendly for a restaurant of this degree.
Bad, bad afternoon at Wildfire. Last week we had excellent service. This week not so much. We decided to have a late lunch around 3:30 p.m. Our server came to our table two times. Once to ask for my fiance's drink order and once to come back for mine. Since my fiance already ordered his drink and appetizers I knew what I wanted and the server put me off and said he'd come back for my dinner order. I knew what I wanted, our appetizers were already in. Why couldn't I place my order now? Our server seemed to have 3 tables in his area. Ours, a couple behind us and another couple further away. He spent all of his time with one particular table. After our appetizers came and we weren't happy with the foccacia that came with the baked goat cheese we couldn't wave him down for anything. He walked by our table and then back to his table further away and chatted with them. When he wasn't with them he was putting drink orders in at the bar and clapping his hands. I'm not sure if he was watching the game or what. The bus boys gave us more attention that our server. Our server never came back to our table after taking my drink order. A runner and bus boy brought our drinks, our appetizers and our meal. No one else came to check if our food was ok, if we needed anything or if they could be of any service. I was very disappointed and I am a Wildfire regular. I love their prime rib French dip for lunch and it was great as usual but our lack of a server was a terrible experience. And it wasn't just us either. The couple behind us couldn't get him to come over to order another round of drinks or get their check. The table next to us with a large family but not under our server's attention had all of their steaks over cooked and no one came back to check on them. I saw one of the people from their table go to the front and try to find someone to rectify the situation. It was an all around bad experience for anyone seated near the front of the house.
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Vanessa W.
Wildfire never disappoints! Bacon wrapped scallops are a must! The staff is excellent, food is great - one of our favorite places to eat!
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Eric C.
Went here on Christmas Eve a few years back and had a pleasant experience. It was crowded and we had to wait, but that is completely expected on Christmas Eve. We were able to sit in the bar area and order a drink while we waited. The food was great and the service was excellent.
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Paul W.
Back again for our anniversary a year later. Exact same treatment with mouth watering food and excellent service. This place is excellent. Can't recommend it enough. One of my fav places for steak. No disappointments.
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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.
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Mina H.
AMBIANCE Been checking out a lot of steakhouses lately, and the ambiance really is not my scene... and while I used to like some of those B&W movies, sitting in a place that reminds me of the 1950's with a picture of Sinatra or Sammy Davis and that type of dealio that really does not excite... In my book, stodgy does not equate upscale, the tropical decor a la 'Tropicana' from I Love Lucy reruns... or maybe the prohibition, and I guess I tend to prefer a more energetic and updated setting... anywho Schaumburg has a more open layout, so I prefer it to Lincolnshire. (Yes I get that most people probably don't care that much, but the scene sets the mood for me... I like pretty. Sue me). FOOD Bread and butter was fantastically fresh and good. Petit filet was decent, so was broccoli, but I have had better for much less... friend got medallion duo or trio? The desserts (sampler and carrot cake) and soups were decent but not stellar, the pretzel appetizers were pretty good if a little salty... and my coffee was mediocre. If we weren't getting triple dining points, and not redeeming a Opentable certificate, AND getting 5% back from the card, there would be less stars up there... at a certain price point, quality is mandatory. ;-) SERVICE Bordered on mediocre... the waiter was a little odd at first, and kept forgetting my stuff, lemon for water, straw for drink, additional flatware for coffee and dessert... then was uber chatty to us towards the end. Maybe he remembered the tip thing... which I might have mentioned... the second time he forgot to bring lemons for my water... regardless, we closed the place down and he still got $28. TIP Half-price appetizers from 3-6pm and 9-10pm on weeknights. Have to try and hit this place late night for snacks if your going out... the seared scallop skewers sound amazing and were recommended. Also... split a regular dessert if you think its too large, getting 2 half sizes actually costs more, and I think the portions might even be slightly smaller.
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A K.
I have been to this location multiple times and I have always been impressed. There is an excellent bar area so we were able to to wait comfortably while our table was prepared. We had a large group with us and were able to sit in a private room which was allowed for an excellent meal. All of the food was perfect and the staff was very friendly as well.
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Marcia W.
Went to Wildfire two years ago for my birthday party. The food was excellent the service even better. Tonight I met up with friends and the entire evening was a major disappointment. It was crowded and we were packed into the dining room like sardines. The server could barely get between the two tables and I was constantly being bumped. All servers were completely overworked, running around like chickens with their heads chopped off. The food was bad. The French onion soup was lukewarm. I had a large beet salad that only had six beets and was pretty much only leafy greens. My husband's ahi tuna was supposed to be seared and came pretty much cooked. My friend's chicken was dry and the dessert was almost inedible. Will not go back and do not recommend
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John E.
Food was pretty good from what I recall. We were a bit disappointed right off the bat since we had made reservations but then had to wait at least 20 minutes before being seated. They gave us a free appetizer so at least they made things right--We appreciated the apology. The mac and cheese was really dry though. No bueno! Gotta keep that stuff cheesy!
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Pat E.
Apparently you need a reservation on Wednesday nights! This place was absolutely WILD on Wednesday evening! Business dinners, dates, family get togethers, and even one woman dining alone with a whole table to herself (that was sad/obnoxious at the same time). For me, dinner is a celebration of a job well done. Now...this is NOT a pass to gorge yourself on crappy pasta Alfredo a.k.a. fake food. Wildfire is expensive and you need to treat yourself. Keep it classy, Yelp. Anyway, onto the experience...thanks to my wonderful Aunt Patty who turns 35 very soon, she made a reservation for 5 at 730. We were seated at promptly (I hate this word....I digress) at that time! Our waitress took a while, but I was not going to let this middle aged woman who wasn't too great at refills ruin my aunts mini party! Appetizers ordered around the table: french onion soup, chicken tortilla soup, shrimp cocktail, and for me...MUSSELS!!! ATTENTION EVERYONE! JOE E., Elite Yelper and my brother, ate a Jumbo Shrimp (oxymoron). As did I...but I like seafood. Joe thought it was okay. I thought it was AWESOME! I also went to town on my mussels. To build mussels...that's what happens, right? Well, metabolically/physiologically speaking...kinda...but onto the main plates! I ordered the High Plains Bison Burger with grilled onions on the burger...some lettuce, tomato, and pickle. Of course I went with the balsamic roasted vegetables (that came after some time), but were FANTASTIC. Being a twin, my brother and I ordered the same thing. He ordered his medium and mine was going to be a bit more alive at medium rare. They mix it up. Brother is half way through his burger (he loves ketchup; I don't). We go halfsies the rest of the way. Both halves were awesome. Did that ruin the night? Not really...because the birthday girl let us split her extra vegetables. I highly recommend getting them. Fries and onion rings are so 1998. Go with something your (not mine) palette isn't used too! I love game meat...bison, elk, ostrich, or alligator. I am a sucker for the exotic. It was awesome because AP (Aunt Pat) got dessert which was chocolate cake and some ice cream and berries. Guess who got half the berries and ice cream? THIS GUY! Plus...I knew they would have some key lime pie. I ordered said pie. I love said pie. How could I not order pie two weeks after Pi Day? Mom ordered chocolate cookie ice cream sundae, and brother ordered the chocolate fudge pie which was similar to my key lime. Just not as good. I wish the service was better. I wish the server would have not mixed up our burgers. It's a blessing and a curse to be a twin. It was PACKED as I mentioned before, so make a reservation! I mean we had to go around the parking lot just to find a spot....THRICE!!! THRICE!!!!! We actually ended up right in front and saved $4.00 on valet parking. If you want to people watch creepy old guys take out their trophy wives, catch up with some old friends who make a lot more money than you, or get treated by your awesome aunt...WILDFIRE IS THE WAY TO GO!
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Amber E.
Mouthwatering is the best way to describe the food my husband and I enjoyed here! We both ordered the filet mignon medallions, and they could not have been more perfect! His favorite was the loaded baked potato while I couldn't get enough of the Parmesan! Our server was very attentive and knowledgable, and made our experience a great one! Finishing off the meal with the apple pie may not have been the most health conscious decision, but it was delicious and huge enough for us to share and have some leftover. We would highly recommend it!
(5)
Chloe H.
I have been here once before with my dad on a previous Father's Day. I decided to take him, along with my mom and boyfriend for round two this year. I was a little disappointed (and perhaps a bit snooty) about the amount of children that were in there. When I was a kid, I wasn't allowed to come along to a steakhouse type restaurant. So I was taken aback being surrounded by babies (there were 5-6 of them near our table). But anyways--that's not the restaurant's fault; it was an observation of the type of people dining there that day. I ordered the potato-encrusted scallops and BBQ-rubbed baked potato; my boyfriend the BBQ chicken; my mom the chicken sausage pizza; and my dad the Sunday special of turkey, gravy, and mashed potatoes. My scallops were tender on the inside, crunchy on the outside. My dad enjoyed his turkey a lot and finished it all--a rarity for him. My boyfriend said the chicken was very juicy and it took a lot of willpower for him not to rip the chicken apart Medieval Times style. My mom did not like the pizza at all; she said it was too spicy even though she ordered it without jalapenos. Overall, the server was good. He took our orders quickly and the food was at our table, piping hot in less than 15 minutes. Given how busy the restaurant was, he did a good job.
(5)
Judy G.
I have been a long time fan of Wildfire. I made a reservation for Saturday night and was a little concerned how early the reservation was. They only had a 345 and a 9pm slot. I figured it was because it would be swamped with post Valentines diners so I stuck with the earlier time. When I got to the restaurant there were TONS of tables open and even around two hours after I left there were still many many tables open. I think they should be a little more reasonable with reservations and give their long time patrons a better time slot, especially since it seems they have plenty of open seating. Now about the food. The steaks are perfect, there is not a thing I would change about any of the steaks. The sides that come with the steaks were not my favorite. I ordered the Au Gratins and they were like none I have ever had but not in a good way. The only way I could explain the Au Gratins is that they tasted and had the texture of buttered noodles. I would stick with the baked potato, rice or sweet potato next time. The service as always was top notched. Our waiter knew his stuff and was able to anwer all of our questions. He was attentive, and friendly. For those that have not been here before I suggest sticking with the classics, Steak and Potato, you can't go wrong with that!
(4)
Anne G.
Love this place! Waited 10 extra minutes for our table and at the end when our bill came they took off the price of one of our appetizers because of the wait. We didn't even complain! Ordered chop salad , bacon wrapped scallops, stuffed mushroom with crab, grautin potatoes, baked butternut squash and the filet trio. Everything was delicious!! Had left overs and just warmed them up and tasted even better then Friday night. Cannot go wrong here!!
(5)
Jennifer C.
As most people know, I despise suburban chain restaurants. However, this one is pretty good. The best thing here is the cornbread. It's not on the menu and its served instead of bread at lunch. Delish! In regards to actual menu items I like the salmon and the chopped salad. For me the food here is like a 3.5, but since the service here is generally great I bumped it up to five stars. Overall, I'll definitely be back and ordering from here through takeout taxi too.
(4)
Noomi J.
I was gifted a Lettuce Entertain You gift card, so onwards I went with my date in tow haha. We got there around 7:30 on a Thursday with no reservations, waited a max of 20 minutes. We ordered the filet trio and crusted scallops with the side dishes of bbq sweet potatoes and mac & cheese, both of them coming with an extra charge of $2. The filet trio came with a selection of different crusts, aka toppings that were about 1-2 tbs in amount. We chose the bearnaise, horseradish, and mashed potato crusts. All of them were delicious, and the meat was soft & tender. Size-wize, the medallions were comparable to a small clementine. The scallops were incredibly delicious and succulent. However, the spinach that it came with was gross. Too oily. I love spinach on whatever, be it in salads, pizza, omelets, etc, so I was disappointed that it came so ill-prepared like this. The presentation of the dish was a little sloppy- the crusts on a few scallops weren't all on or falling off, and the scallops were swimming in pools of grease. I would've liked the scallops to have been swimming happily in pools of sauce, but the sauce was buried under this gross layer of grease -.- I wanted to dab each scallop's bottom on a napkin lol. Both of the side dishes were average. When I saw bbq sweet potatoes on the menu, I had been excited cuz I thought it would involve an interesting twist involving bbq sauce haha. Unfortunately, it was just a sweet potato brick served with butter and brown sugar. And whenever I go to a steak or bbq establishment, I try to order mac & cheese. Wildfire's version was on the overdone side for the noodles. Not overly cheesy and could have used more sauce. Nothing fancy or beyond mediocre. Another obstacle in the way of a 5 star rating is that our waitress did something to turn me off. I had ordered the filet trio and was about to say our next item when she interrupted and asked if that was it, if we were sharing. If I had come with one of my skinny-ass gfs, then okay, I would've let it pass. But I came with a hot date with a hearty appetite, so it gave me the impression that she thought we couldn't afford dining for two at that establishment. She checked in with us once, our food was brought by someone else, and we saw more of the busboy than her. Not exactly attentive, personalized service. I honestly have had better service at the Cheesecake Factory. Bottom-line, I enjoyed the food, but I'll still be looking for my go-to steak place. *gives the hairy eyeball treatment to the Capital Grille*
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Jeff G.
When I went to the Wildfire, the place was very full, however they were able to seat me right away the waitress even though she had a lot going on was very quick getting to me. I wasn't too hungry so I only ordered a Cesar salad with salmon on it. It came out from the kitchen relatively quickly considering the amount of people in the restaurant, their salads are very large and the salmon was excellent. It had a hint of smoky flavor and it was cooked perfectly. Next time I will just order the salmon because it was so good.
(5)
Mary Kay D.
Food was awesome, SERVICE was HORRIBLE!!!!!! Sorry Micheal (the waiter), you need a lot more training before I would have put you on the floor for Mother's Day!!!!!!. Here goes in order the problems we had that day at Wild Fire Schaumburg 1. They changed our reservations from 3:45 to 3:15, really not a problem just an inconvenience. 2. Two older women who were the hostesses were rude and clueless. 3. Arrived at 3 PM for 3:15 reservations BUT did not sit down until 4 PM. 4. We had reservations for 9 and they put us at a table big enough for 6, when asked if we could move to a bigger table they refused us saying they were all taken, yet through the entire dinner NO ONE sat there. 5. Tried to read menu in the dark, good thing I am a geocacher, I had a small flashlight I passed around so we could read it. 6. Placed our order at 4:15 and did not get the food until 5:30. 7. Waiter never came back to check on us at all during this time, bus boy refilled our water and brought more bread. 8. FINALLY our food arrives!!!!!. Since we are sitting at a table for 6, And since everything was AL-A-Cart I had to put my baked potato plate on top of my steak plate and my mac and cheese boat in front of my niece. This was really very uncomfortable! 10. No steak sauce, so we had to ask. 11. NO SALT and Pepper had to ask and brought in a different trip. 12. Food was awesome even if I had to reach over people to eat it. 13. Halfway through the meal we finally get our beverages. 14. Asked female wait staff to take our group picture and she rudely claimed she was too busy. But yet her hands were empty and she stood and watched the diners for over 10 minutes... BUSY??? REALLY Hun?? 15. After eating we asked for wet naps for our hands and the block head brings us 3 paper napkins in warm water. Excuse me there are 9 of us!!!! I laughed after trying to pick up wet paper napkins and trying to wipe my hands. It fell apart. 16. AND Finally after all was said and done The seared Tuna Rocked, the Ribs needed no sauce and my steak was cooked to perfection. And at more then $53 a person it was way less the magical. With all the BAD service I can not give this more then two measly stars. I will NOT go back to Wild Fire Schaumburg ever! I have been in the restaurant business for more then 30 years and this has to be on the top ten list of BAD experiences. I was under the impression that ambiance, service and food was all part of the dining experience. If you too believe this then I do not recommend Wild Fire Schaumburg.
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Heidi H.
3pm on a Saturday. I order the "special" filet trio. Waitress had to go check if they still had it. Yes they do. GREAT. I order it medium with au gratin potatoes. Turns out it would be 20 minutes till the potatoes would be done. Ok fine we're not in a rush. 20 min later our meal shows up and I can tell right away my steak must be over done just based on the black char on the outside. If it was a $15 steak I would have just shut my mouth and ate it but for a $35 steak at a STEAK restaurant nope sorry. Asked for it to be re fired. Came back about 15 min later and I slice into each one. 2 are at best rare (almost blue) and the third was probably medium rare. So I eat 1 and the other two will be cooked with some eggs for breakfast. Really disappointed I can't get a properly cooked steak after two tries at Wildfire. They did comp my steak and the server was decent but come on.
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Susan B.
Wildfire is a great place to dine for a special occasion. We came here for an anniversary dinner around the holidays. I'm glad I made a reservation because a lot of holiday parties were going on so there was a long wait. We were seated in a booth that awkwardly faced some other tables head on. I made sure to order the martini flight pronto so that I wouldn't mind nearly as much that other patrons were forced to stare at us the whole meal. And if you are wondering if the martini flight is worth it, it is! My favorite is stormy night...it tastes like a blue sweetart. We ordered the soft pretzels as an appetizer and they were amazing. A bit greasy but amazing. They were super soft and buttery and came with cheese and mustard dipping sauces (highly recommend). I have the chopped salad and my bf had a steak, both were excellent. Can be a tad pricey but like I said, it is a perfect spot for special occasions.
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kimberly r.
We choose the WRONG place for our end of the year lunch. Waitress Suzanne was unprofessional and rude. We waited to long to order, when asked about the food she looked over her shoulder and said I put your order in and walked away like we were at some diner. Then we waited a hour for the food that was room temperature not hot. The food was mediocre at best. Suzanne could not handle cash and cc transactions at the same time and if u need change that was an additional set back because she has to walk back and forth to process that separately. The waitress had the nerve to look to see if she received a tip TACKY my peer gave her $1. We all decide that we will NOT come back. The atmosphere was beautiful and the pop was good.
(2)
Terri T.
Went on our 30th Wedding Anniversary. We were able to take advantage of the Valentine's Day Dinner for Two. We had the Parmesan Crusted Strip steak and Filet. Everything was cooked to perfection. The service was great. There was more food than we could eat so they packaged it up in separate marked containers to take home. This might be our "Anniversary" place to go from now on.
(5)
Christie B.
Absolutely amazing food and service. Steaks were so good! All the apps were delish and the stormy night martini is a must!!!
(5)
Ed D.
Very nice. I've been to the one at oak brook a bunch but first time at Schaumburg location. Waitress was very attentive and polite and gave me and my friend a chance to talk without rushing us. The calamari was fresh. My Porterhouse steak was prepared perfectly to my liking. My friends salmon was also juicy and had good flavoring. The mixed drinks were also pretty strong. Price was as expected for Wildfire. I did the wrong math and later realized I gave the waitress a 30% tip...oh well it was good service so at least she deserved it :). It was a great place to have dinner.
(4)
Jenny L.
I am really disappointed in this place and there policy on parties of large groups of people trying to make a reservation. I called today to schedule dinner for my company for the holidays and was told if it was 12 people or over I would have to either reserve a private room that would require a $2,000 minimum to order regular entrees, OR that we would be allowed to use a room but would be required to have a pre-selected menu. The party would have been less than 20 people total. I then asked if we could simply have a larger table in the dining room and was told "they could see what they could do"...but most likely the tables would be split in 2 meaning 1 table could be on complete opposite sides of the restaurant from each other. Either way with each of these options or being allowed to order entrees we wouldn't have even come close to spending $2,000. This is a restaurant NOT a nightclub. This reservation was going to be for a Monday evening which isn't even prime busy hours in a restaurant, so what is the problem? For this package I was told we would have to purchase was around $35 per person with pre-selected food menu. Okay, well that is not what the staff at my company wanted so why could we just not sit in the dining room and order regular entrees? We were willing to be flexible. If you think about it, the bill would have been higher if we did make the reservation with you in the dining area. For instance $35 times 20 people is $700 on a set menu including 4 courses? Well if we sat in the regular area some people would probably be ordering more expensive items not even including drinks or desserts or appetizers. I was told this is the policy by Wildfire which is really crappy. I myself also work in the service industry part time and I have never heard of anything so absurd. The restaurant I work for accomodates parties like this on a regular basis without forcing their customers to do things like this, which is why our customers come back, tell their friends and family which results in repeat business. As a result of this we decided Wildfire obviously didn't appreciate potentially having us as a customer so we booked our event at other restaurant in Schaumburg that was happy to have us and accomodate our party. I also called many other restaurants in Schaumburg who didn't have any policies like this and again were happy to make a reservation for us and have our business. I am honestly shocked and did not expect this kind of a response from Wildfire and even as a customer I will probably not come back. It was a very simple request, and the best way to lose a customer is to turn them away and not only turn 1 person away but turn away 20 people who will remember that and also tell their family and friends.
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Jeka M.
THIS is where I have my birthday. Swingy Rat Pack ambience, polite staff, and the filet medallion trio is out of this world! The goat cheese salad and the spinach salads are also delicious, and I love their wine or martini flights. Issues: In the past, staff were friendlier and more personable; I remember getting special birthday treatment 5 years ago~ desserts, or a free mini martini glass, or something~ and now it's like they barely acknowledge it. Also, the meat cooking has been off~ medium rare is more like medium to well. The staff has also been difficult to understand lately; polite, but distant, too. Overall, staff is still polite, food is still good, but that extra sparkle has dimmed now that it's been around awhile.
(4)
Isabel K.
nice place - great food! bar area is great
(4)
Adrianne H.
We were looking forward to dinner tonite. We made a reservation through open table which is very easy to use. Arrived 5 minutes early and hostess was frazzled. Because my husband was valet parking, she would not seat us. Another couple was seated ahead of us. We were given the wait alert box and told something should open up soon. At 645, I went up and said we would like our table as our reservation was for 645. The hostess started talking to herself and was aggravated that we were asking. A wonderful hostess sat us, very accommodating and smiling. The manager came over to say he was sorry. All was good. The server was great! Knowledgeable and good. Recommended items. Great suggestions. Bison meatloaf was an excellent recommendation. I ordered the beet salad and it wasn't the best. However the recovery by the manager and the server was amazing and that is the reason for the 5 stars. Everyone has an off night. Instead of just ignoring it, they knocked themselves out trying to make it right. We dine often at this restaurant and will continue to and also send people here. The service more than makes up for any slight slips. People make the difference.
(5)
Marie M.
Fabulous food, knowledgeable waitstaff, great atmosphere!! One of my favorite restaurants in Schaumburg.
(5)
ChiTown M.
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)
Danielle P.
I really like Wildfire. The "Supper Club " ambience is nice. The food and service are good. If you drink, u must get their stormy night martini, it is exceptional. I really like the balsamic roasted veggies and the au gratin potatoes as sides. The entrees are good and even though it's primarily a steak restaurant, I've never had a steak here. The potatoe crusted scallops are good, as is the cedar plank salmon. The only disappointing thing is that many of the yummiest items are only served at lunch/ not available for dinner. Things like the corn bread, the stuffed burgers and the Mediterranean shrimp salad. Also they used to have the BEST beef short ribs but no longer offer it. Bummer, I hope they reconsider.
Everything you expect from a somewhat upscale dining experience. Great service. Try the chopped salad and roasted vegetable side.. Our table had various versions of the filet and the halibut special. Everyone gave it a thumbs up!
(4)
Celine B.
We received gift cards for the lettuce chain restaurants and decided to try Wildfire out over lunch. First, although the restaurant was half empty they wouldn't give me the table until the 2nd guest arrived and didn't tell me that in a nice way. Then the wait for the food was on the long side for lunch - 25min for a medium-rare burger and ribs. The ribs were really good though and the bread of the burger was heaven-ish. We then had to wait another 10+min for the check: Everything just seemed to take a little too long, especially given that the restaurant wasn't that full. And then they just made it a little complicated with us wanting to pay with gift cards and wanting to enroll in their program, but we wouldn't get points because we weren't paying with actual money and a lot of back and forth claryfing how to handle these exceptional circumstances. We have quiet a bit left on the gift card but I think we'll try the other restaurants first before considering returning to Wildfire.
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Natalia G.
Came here after a conference and I was pleasantly surprised. We went around 2pm so it wasn't busy since it was in between lunch and dinner. I had the halibut special which was amazing and another person got the full stack of ribs. Both were fantastic meals. Ambiance was nice, very spacious and the staff was friendly. The only thing negative, hence my 4 stars, I found a huge chunk of food stuck on the inside and outside of the menu (looked like potatoes) I was a little turned off but wiped it off and moved on. I would recommend.
(4)
Ericka L.
I'd just like to add a few stars for their freakishly delish cornbread starter. So much more exciting and yummy than some stupid, dry, day-old bread!
(4)
Michael H.
Place looks cool. Went here with a group that limited the food being served. Unfortunately none of the GF options were available and the salads were all served with croutons in them already. The scallops were dry and remarkably tasteless for scallops. Salmon was overlooked and dry. The double stuffed potato turned out to be GF and was not bad. GF flour-less chocolate cake was really rich, but was the best part of the entire meal.
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Kristina S.
I have been to Wildfire countless times and each visit has been excellent. My husband and I had our first date here, we got engaged here, and most recently in March we had our wedding reception here! The staff were very professional and went above and beyond what I was expecting. I got to enjoy my own wedding reception which was amazing! Will definitely be back, probably many many times.
(5)
Jill M.
While the atmosphere is definitely fun with it's modern rich colors, stonework, and period theme, the room was really loud. The food was good, three of us had the petite filet and they had good flavor and were very tender, however, one was a bit over-done. The cedar planked salmon was flavorful, juicy. The apple dessert was delicious. Overall the food was really good, what you would expect for the money, but not impressive. The service was fair. We had to look for our server more than once. I wouldn't go back. For a high-end meal I'd go to Morton's, or spend a bit more for Ruths Chris.
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Valerie W.
The fam took me out to celebrate my birthday early this year, and Wildfire was the destination. What began as a comedy of errors, to the point of laughable, ended up being a pretty good experience... which is why we still get three stars here. I made a reservation using opentable for 5 people on Saturday night at 7:45. We were seated in the bar at a corner booth, which I was a little confused about, but I guess that's what they had reserved for us. The bar was very crowded and noisy, not what I was hoping for for my birthday dinner. It took our server almost ten minutes to greet us (my sister generally times these things for her own amusement) and when he did, he brushed past so quickly that we didn't even catch his name. He didn't smile, and wasn't friendly. When he did come back, he seemed extremely disinterested in his job. No smiles. No vocal tone. "Welcome to Wildfire, do you want a drink?" We ordered drinks, and when he came back "Do you have any questions to ask me?" My dad asked a question about the ribeye medallions al forno, and the server described them. My dad decided after the description that he would need a few minutes to decide on a different item. We ordered appetizers (braised short rib ravioli and wildfire mussels.) A few minutes later, the waiter comes back and looms ominously over our table. Clearly, he is rushing us, because he wants to turn the table as many times in the evening as possible for a profit. We begrudgingly place our orders: A hamburger with fries, medium rare. Cedar plank salmon with au gratin potatoes Braised short ribs (comes with root veggies and mashed potatoes) Ribeye, medium rare, with sweet potato Ribeye medallions al forno, medium rare with mushrooms. The appetizers came out almost immediately and everyone enjoyed them. I had finished my glass of wine. The waiter came by, did not ask if I'd like another. Just as I had put the last mussel in my mouth, a swarm of bussers came, whisked our appetizer plates away and our entrees were on the table. When I say this guy wasn't wasting any time, I wasn't kidding. We all looked at each other, confused. As soon as plates were down, my dad sent his back because the fries were cold. When it came back, the burger was also cold, but he didn't want to send it back again. My sister's short ribs were inedible. Three small pieces, 2 all fat, one dry and tough. She sent it back, and the server didn't offer to get her something else for about another five minutes. When she said no, he didn't even try to persuade her. The salmon and steaks were good. The side dishes could've been hotter. The ribeye medallions were explained to my dad completely incorrectly (my boyfriend ordered them.) The manager, Stephanie, came over to speak with us, and assured us that the burger and short ribs would be taken care of. She acknowledged that she had seen the short rib plate, and this was not what we should expect from Wildfire. The server remained absent, however, the bussers were prominent. Specifically, stacking glasses and silverware rollups on the ledge right behind my dad, and reaching over him to grab for them. Finally fed up, my dad called Stephanie over again and explained. She was horrified. We could absolutely tell. At that point, my dad explained that the whole meal had been a joke from the service to the food to the bussers. Stephanie was great to work with, and made everything right for us. She assured us that all of the issues we mentioned had already been addressed, and that they would certainly never happen again. She obviously takes a lot of pride in her job and her restaurant. Her and my dad exchanged business cards, and he told us if we ever need help with a reservation to contact her directly in the future. I generally really do enjoy Wildfire, and will return, just maybe not to the Schaumburg location. So Mr. Melman... if you're listening... Stephanie, the manager at Wildfire Schaumburg, was EXCELLENT. The server who was in the bar on 4/14 whose name he didn't give, was not.
Overpriced, over hyped. More fat than meat on my Prime Rib. Double baked potato extremely dry. Great service though. Our waiter was great.
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Maddy K.
It was good! They seated us in a corner right behind the door, so we were really isolated from anyone else. Some people may like that, we didn't, but that's all personal preference. The cornbread they brought out was really good. I don't usually like cornbread but it was great. My mom said her chicken was too tough, and my veggie burger was a bit burnt, but my sister loved the fish and my dad liked his meal too. For some reason he is incapable of ordering straight off the menu; they were really good about accomodating his pickiness though. The side of roasted vegetables was DELICIOUS, I would go back just for that. Our server was awesome and really attentive, he brought out a little chocolate cake for my sister's birthday. I would definitely go back but I would order something different, for sure.
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Lloyd M.
I have been trying all the Chicago steak houses and was near WIldfire today so decided to stop in. I wasn't expecting them to match up with the bigger names but I had a great experience. Ordered the bone-in ribeye, normally a great cut but hard to differentiate. They did by having a perfect char on it but still making it medium rare as I ordered. Also tried the broccoli, which has a nice lemon vinaigrette but at the end of the day it is still broccoli and the steak is what earned the 5 starts.
(5)
John S.
Absolutely loved it, great service, the cornbread is an absolute must its sooo good! The burgers are top notch!
(5)
Megan T.
I freaking LOVED Wildfire so I'm so bothered that I just heard from my friend who took us out that she was charged $812 instead of $112. The waiter was attentive but he was NOT worthy of a $700 tip. It turned her weekend into one heck of an unnecessary headache. Edit: It was 2-stars. A third star was earned when Wildfire emailed me to apologize. :) Nice going, Wildfire! :)
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Katie C.
I've been using Wildfire at Schaumberg for corporate dinners for several years and we're always completely satisfied with our experience. From reservation to the end of dinner, every aspect is taken care of in a professional manner and guests are always happy with the service and the food. Thanks to the people at Wildfire for always making us look good to our clients!
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Jennifer M.
My Dad turned 70 on Wed, Feb 15. When I asked him where he wanted to go for dinner, he chose the Chicago Prime in Schaumburg. You'd think we'd obey his request in honor of his birthday. My Sister vetoed it for not having a kids' menu. We made dinner reservations at the Wildfire weeks in advance for Sat, Feb 18 at 5:30p. If you procrastinate, you're not going to get the desired date and time. When we walked in, the reception and bar were packed with people being told about a 2-hour wait for a table. Egads! In case you're wondering, it's not this bad when you go during the week. My problem is, I don't deter from the petite New York strip ($25.95) when I go to a steakhouse. Jason ordered the giant Porterhouse ($33.95) for the first time anywhere. We shared our choices for sides of cheddar double stuffed potato ($2.95), broccoli in herb butter (included) and mushroom caps ($2.95). No steak should go without its au jus. The kids ordered chicken fingers and fries with iced water. I look forward to the day when their palates mature for a more sophisticated meal of steak and seafood. I won't bore you with what the rest of my party ordered. No one complained and no leftovers remained. As we wrapped up the dinner course, our Server arrived alone with a complimentary dessert for my Dad and we quietly sang, "Happy Birthday" to him. I don't have any criticisms about where we were seated, the wait, the service, the white wine or food. Unfortunately, we didn't save the best for last. Jason and I shared the skillet cookie a la mode with chocolate topping. I expected the cookie to be warm and moist but it was cool and crisp. I got home and thought my heart was going to pound out of my chest. I'll have to think twice before ordering a twice baked potato and dessert on the same night. Let this be a lesson to anyone sensitive to sugar or caffeine. I learned the hard way about the side effects of a baked potato: Potatoes virtually metabolize into pure glucose (real sugar). French fries are harder to digest but baked potatoes are very easy to digest and metabolize. This is why baked potatoes are at the top of the Glycemic Index. You're basically guaranteeing a massive sugar rush along with a sugar crash. If you normally don't have sodas or much sugary snacks, it'll compound the effect.
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Jay V.
Perfection. Service. Food. Food quality. Menu. Ate there twice in one week. Lunch and a Dinner. Food quality was very similar during a dinner rush as it was for a late lunch. Turkey Burgers are the Shiznit here.
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Lulu C.
I made resservations on Open Table and when we got there we were seated right away. The waiter, Michael, was extremely helpful and knowledgeable and was fabulous at accommodating our needs for gluten free. The gluten free menu is awesome! They actually have choices for pizza and items with bread that are all gluten free, and they were delicious. I had the baked goat cheese appetizer with gluten free pita, very tasty!!! Our friends had the fish while my husband and I split a piece of prime rib. All of the food was very good! I would highly recommend this place if you want a nice evening out!!!
(5)
Ara R.
I love this place. Best steak and martinis ever! Great prices for their portions and quality.
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Suzan K.
Been to Wildfire several times before but this time, we had the worst service ever. It probably was because our server knew she was guaranteed her 18% gratuity for a group of 6 people. Sad part is that we had 5 adults and an infant so the restaurant counts the infant (even though not eating) as the 6th person so they can automatically charge the 18% gratuity. Don't get me wrong, if service is good, I wouldn't mind even giving 20% but you have to earn that. We asked for more bread when we ordered our food and she finally brought it out after we asked the gentleman who brought our entrees out that we would like more bread. Really? And did I mention that water was never refilled until our entrees were cleared off the table? We had 2 people order steaks at our table, 1 was medium and 1 was medium rare, and our server switched them. Is it that hard to get the steaks correct? HORRIBLE SERVICE On a side note, we went to Olive Garden recently with a group and the servers were guaranteed their 18% gratuity but service was great there. The servers were attentive and always asking us what else we needed. Seems like service is better at restaurants where we pay less money at. It's sad that there isn't better service at higher end restaurants.
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Sangram S.
Went here about 2 weeks ago with some friends for dinner...This place is crazy!! Great ambiance and energy. It was a Tuesday night, was still packed to capacity. We spent about a half hour in the bar, enjoyed both my drinks (kamakazi and vodka with tonic). All our drinks came very promptly, the barmen was super efficient. We were seated for dinner at the exact time as our reservation. For appetizers Bacon wrapped Scallops - Loved this the scallops were cooked just right. Plus anything wrapped in bacon is heavenly!! Calamari - Good... fried calamari and beer went well Crabcakes - This was alright. Could not really get the crab meat flavor Chicken skewers - This was done more on an asian style sort of a satay with a soy based sauce. Very good. Wildfire chopped salad - Crazy good...we all went for seconds and thirds...I think the tortilla strips did the trick. Main course Petit filet mignon - I had a bite..cooked just right cedar plank salmon - the glaze really complemented the fish coconut shrimp - this was a big let down. The shrimp was nicely butterflied and batter fried but the coconut sauce seemed sort of too synthetic in flavor, did not go too well as a dip. :(. We ordered roasted vegetables as a side...went well with the food. This place is quite huge and has a high energy feel. The seating is distributed into zones and levels which gives each group a sense of individual space. I loved this place...was my first time here and will surely come back for more. In terms of cuisine it has a little something for everyone, not just restricted to a specific cuisine and a great variety of choices. Our server was great and helped us with the ordering as well. Overall...great food, good ambiance and stellar service.!!
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Olive S.
I was here a few weeks ago. It was definitely worth the hour long wait to get a table. I got the Ribeye steak and a creme brulee for dessert. I think there was a side, and I vaguely remember some really good bread, but once I saw the ribeye, all that just faded into the background. The steak was tender, flavorful, and melt-in-your-mouth delicious. For the price, you're definitely getting what you're paying for. I had to give this one 5 stars because the steak was so good.
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Cristie F.
I frequent Wildfire on somewhat of a regular basis - both for dine-in and carry out. For the most part, Wildfire has got it together. I've had a few snafus along the way, but nothing major. The food is great, the service is great, and the prices are fair for the quality of dishes Wildfire serves. ::My Recommendations:: - Wood Oven Baked Pretzels with sharp beer cheddar & honey mustard sauces ((YUM)) - Braised Short Rib Ravioli - to die for. - Roasted Beet & Goat Cheese Salad - Filet Mignon ((Duh)) - Braised Short Ribs Personally, I've never been a fan of the signature crusts for the steaks. For me, it ruins the meat. If I'm going to gorge myself with a piece of beef, I want to savor every last bite - without the overpowering of parmesan, horseradish, or blue cheese. Not to mention, those flavors don't really thrill me. Service has always been great with the exception of one carry-out experience. I had placed an order to be ready for a specific time, and when I got there to pick it up, my steak hadn't even been cooked yet. Now, I understand they had the best intentions to make sure I received a just-cooked steak. The reality is, it caused me to be late since I was on my way to class that evening. Kind of annoying. Other than that, service is fast and friendly. The one downside to Wildfire is their lack of vegetarian options. Aside from a few salads and appetizers, the only option is a veggie burger. It would be nice to see a few other options added to the menu.
I've always been a fan of Wildfire. I go to the one in Oak Brook more often than this one since that one is closer to home. We came here to celebrate my friend's birthday. It was a group of 10. We had reservation at 830pm, however, we didn't get seated until 8:45pm. We did arrive 20 minutes early hoping we can get seated early. The hostess told us it would only be a few minutes before they can get us our table. I guess the few minutes was really 40 min later. Our waitress was very nice. I like the atmosphere, just like any other Wildfire. I ordered the Avalon combo which consisted of salmon, bacon wrapped scallops, crab cakes, and 1 side of the au gratin potatoes. The crab cakes was okay, salmon was okay, potatoes were okay...the best was the bacon wrapped scallops. I like the variety of food with this combo plate, but I didn't find the taste and food as good as I expected. My husband ordered the Savoy which consisted of lamb chop, pork chop, and filet mignon with 1 side of mashed potatoes and he ordered a side of mushroom caps. His filet mignon was overcooked - to me I thought I was having a cut of chicken instead of steak. He did like his lamb chop and pork chop. It seems the rest of my friends enjoyed their food. One of my friends ordered the grilled steak salad.. it look big and good. I should've ordered the chopped salad, but just didn't think it was right to order salad at a steak and chops place. But next time for sure I will order the salad! I was going to order the roasted sea bass, but I didn't, The birthday boy did order it. He liked it but said it was a bit too salty. I gave this place a 4 star because I felt I just ordered the wrong food for me. Everyone else seem to enjoy their food on their table minus the filet mignon that was overcooked.
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Tony T.
I'm not sure what constitutes a 5 star restaurant, but WILDFIRE did everything right. EVERYTHING I ordered was delicious. I started with bacon wrapped scallops with an apricot sauce and "yes" I realize bacon is a +5 to any meal, but even still they were amazing. I then tried a filet and again delicious. I had the wild rice as my side and it didn't disappoint. I think the only think I didn't particularly care for is my martini selection. I don't know why, but I ordered a cherry martini. (I guess it sounded sexy to me.) Though it wasn't bad, it kinda tasted like cough syrup. I wasn't crazy about it. The dessert portions are big so I would suggest sharing or getting the half portions. It was a little more than I like to spend but the atmosphere was fun, lively and the service was great! I'll definitely return!
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Roseanne S.
Went here last night for my anniversary. We were so surprised at how busy it was on a Wednesday! Didn't make reservations because we were not expecting that at all, so we had to wait 30-45 minutes for a table. Not bad. Had a drink in "the lounge" while we waited. $6 a pint, but they have Green Line on tap, so I can't complain. One weird but important thing about drinking in Schaumburg: you need TWO forms of ID when ordering a drink. This can be your license and a credit card. I found this a little strange, especially because I've had beer/wine at the Cheesecake Factory, Ruby Tuesdays, Unos, etc-All in Schaumburg-and have never been asked for two forms of ID, but okay. The dining area is very nice. A little dark for ambiance. I ordered the Charred Ribeye Steak ($31) with mashed potatoes as my side. They bring onion bread to the table while you wait for your food. The steak was super delicious. It was a big boy, but I ate 95% of it, to which I'm sure my boyfriend was happy about, considering it was an expensive steak if you're used to going to Outback like me. Once you're done eating, they wait about 15 minutes for your food to settle before bringing a tray of desserts for you to choose from. They looked freaking delicious, but having just eaten a big girl steak, there was no way I could handle dessert, so I had to pass. Sad face. Overall, it was a good experience.
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Suzy M.
Me and my bf go out to dinner fairly frequently. We love our fancy seafood and steak.. and have tried many different spots in the city and suburbs. The one restaurant we can agree gets it right every single time, is Wildfire. From the service, to the environment, to the drinks, to the food. Everything is outstanding each time. My personal recommendation is the bacon wrapped scallops appetizer, and the horseradish crusted filet mignon. Their wood roasted mushroom caps are delicious, and turned me from a life long mushroom hater to a die hard mushroom ADDICT!!!
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Alexandra R.
Love this place! Really delicious food and wonderful service. Great if you wanna go for a nice dinner :) I've had their salmon and steak and they're both delicious. Their calamari is a MUST, absolutely amazing! I also really love their mashed potatoes :p My only complain is that it is a little pricey, however the quality of their food and service is outstanding and it is a petty nice place so it's understandable
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Stacey W.
I don't always eat red meat, but when I do I eat Wildfire's filet mignon with a parmesan crust. Sorry. I had it stuck in my head and had to get it out of the way. On a more serious note, I really don't eat steak all that often. (Probably once a year. Debilitating stomach cramps from eating red meat will do that to a person.) We came to Wildfire because my boyfriend got his tax return and was begging me to go, so being the awesome girlfriend that I am, I agreed to go. Now I'm not a big drinker, but you absolutely HAVE to have a martini. It's really not even an option. Don't even bother looking at the rest of the drink menu. If you don't believe me, try the flight of them. It's well worth the $12, and I can almost guarantee that you'll be buying a full-sized martini after your flight. And then another. And then maybe you'll have to call a taxi to take you home because those suckers pack a punch. My personal favorites are the Stormy Night and the Blood Orange Cosmo. We had the wood oven baked pretzels with beer cheese for an appetizer. I adore a good pretzel and this one is definitely high on my list of favorites. The bread on the table was delicious (I think it was an onion bread?). I enjoyed my parmesan crusted filet so much that I didn't even care to ask how my boyfriend and his friend liked their meals. Drinks and food aside, our service was excellent and the staff couldn't be more awesome if they tried. We were walking out and noticed a sign on the counter that said Marriott on it. The only reason we even noticed it is because my boyfriend's friend is an IT for Marriott. We were kind of bummed because it said all Marriott employees and guests got a certain percentage (either 10% or 20%) off of the bill, and we had already paid. We were about to walk out when the woman at the front desk (who we later found out was a manager, her name is Sarah and she is my hero) asked if we paid in credit and said that she could take the percentage off for us if I gave her our receipt. Our $200-something bill dropped down to somewhere around $170. Awesome customer service like that makes me an instant lifetime fan! We will DEFINITELY be coming back!
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Leo P.
The chopped salad is outstanding. The Avalan dish was even better. I celebrated a birthday at Wildfire. The flowers ordered on the table were on time. The service was excellent. The ambiance was perfect and the food was delightful. I come from a family of outstanding cooks, and let me tell you, my palette is still dancing. This place is a hidden gem and competes well with any top notch restraunt. Great job Wildfire. Very professional staff and clean restraunt. Perfect for any celebration. Ambiance is romantic and just right.
(5)
Kate C.
I love the food at Wildfire, but the service was a little lacking last night. We waited for a very long time to get the bill. The food is always excellent, however the service is very hit or miss.
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Ty A.
Awesome food service and cocktails. As good as it gets.
OVERPRICED! If you don't mind paying more for a meal that you can get for less, then you'll love this place. I mean it. SERVICE: Was excellent! Our waitress was friendly and attentive. FYI, the host won't seat you until your entire party is present. A couple of people in our group arrived 10 minutes after our reservation time, but they were still able to seat us right away. The starter bread was soft and full of flavor. MARTINI: POTENT!! H-O-L-Y crap...I usually don't support alcohol abuse, but I had to leave some behind. My Sapphire martini ($11) was delicious, but very strong. I wish they would offer a smaller portion. DINNER: 1. Chopped salad - This salad is HUGE and can easily feed 4. It was pretty tasty with roasted chicken, avocado, tomatoes, blue cheese, bacon, scallions, corn, tortilla strips tossed with citrus lime vinaigrette. 2. Blue Cheese Crusted Filet - I mean, it was a great piece of steak, but it wasn't $30 great. DESSERT: 1. Ice Cream Sandwich - The "cookie" part of this dessert was hard and kinda gross. It comes with 3 pieces, so it can easily be shared. I wouldn't order this again. 2. Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie - YUM!! The peanut butter part of this dessert is warm, gooey and delish. AMBIANCE: I love the decor and I really didn't notice the other people around us even though the restaurant was full. PARKING: The lot was pretty full, but we were able to find parking at the very back.
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Shaun S.
I've never had a bad time here. I usually go here for special occasions so I can "make it rain." I would have to get a 2nd job ifi went here regularly. I'm not saying that the prices are high, I actually think they are incredibly fare. I just like to get everything when I'm there because its all so good. Last time there I got a beer and martini flight, crab cakes, ribeye, and a desert. They were all absolutely fantastic. The ambiance of this place is very nice, I love it.
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Jennifer Q.
This was my first time to this location although I have dined at Wildfire before. My parents took my boyfriend out for a birthday dinner and we had an excellent time! Everyone enjoyed their food so much and my mom was especially pleased she could order a veggie burger since she is a vegetarian! Our server, Enrique, was as nice as can be, as well as the rest of the staff who were very, very friendly, polite and accommodating to our needs. Such a great experience -such a great menu. This is so convenient to my parent's house that this may be our new "go to" place when we get together! I highly recommend it!
(5)
Ashley A.
Been to Wildfire twice & both times did not disappoint! The coconut shrimp is yummy! The pretzel appitizer is great too! Would def reccomend!
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Cinder M.
Incredible staff and incredible food! I can't say enough good things about this place. The portions are generous. The staff is very attentive. Even when it's super busy we still had excellent service and the waitress even had time to chat. They are great at suggestions and telling you about the selections.
I have to say that I was completely blown away by the service here. I helped a friend of mine plan a small get together here for her boyfriends birthday. My friend called to make a reservation for 7pm on a Friday night and she added no special instructions when she called. It was kind of a surprise for the birthday boy and we were all going to arrive early so he would be surprised all of his friends were there to have dinner with him. When I walked in the door it was extremely busy but we were greeted by the hostess right away. I explained to her that we were there for our reservation but we were still waiting on the birthday boy and his girlfriend and that it was a surprise. She was ON IT. She took us to our table which was in the leopard room! I didn't even know this room existed! It was just a small private room with one table for 8. We were a little blown away because nobody requested this and the room was pretty cool. She also gave us a pager so when the birthday boy arrived we would know he was coming. When the pager went off we knew he was there and we were all ready to great him with a "Surprise!". He was totally blown away that we had planned all of this for him. In reality, however, we didn't plan much, it was the hostess that made everything completely special. I've been to a lot of nice places and have never received this kind of service from a hostess before. I also have to say that the waiter was fantastic. He was funny and knew when we needed something and when to leave us alone. We had two surprise guests and he went and got them extra chairs so they could sit with us. He brought out cake with candles for the birthday boy and we all sang happy birthday. When he found out that there was another birthday person in the room he brought out another cake with candles and we all sang happy birthday again! It was a hoot and the waiter really went all out to make everything fun and special. I want this review to be completely about service but I do have to say the food here is, and I'm sure always will be, fantastic. That being said, the level of service here is what makes this place stand above all of the other steak houses in the area. In the future I don't even want to try another place because I've been spoiled by Wildfire.
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Jessica S.
Based on the strong reviews, I expected much more. Instead, the skirt steak's only flavor came from the garnish of grilled onions, and the bread was stale and tasteless. Everything was under-seasoned and improved with just a dash of salt. The best part of the meal was the peanut butter and chocolate torte for dessert. Beats Applebees, and that's about it.
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Taylor M.
I know Wildfire is a chain... and I usually don't like going to chains... but there is something about the Lettuce Entertain You restaurants that keep me coming back time and time again. Wildfire is one of the LEY restaurants that I frequent. I think what keeps me coming back is the Stormy Night martini. It is like liquid candy kids... I can throw 'em back all night! Since I have been here a myriad of times, I have tried a multitude of dishes and martinis (but I always end up wishing I got the Stormy Night). My favorite items on the menu are the Chopped Salad and the Filet Mignon. Service is always fantastic. Even though Wildfire is usually super crowded, I never have to wait that long for a table and never feel rushed to finish my meal. I have also dined in the bar area. Sometimes I go here with girlfriends during the week for Happy Hour, where we order martinis and can enjoy some half price appetizers. I am now a huge fan of the fried calamari. I am very picky about my calamari, but now Wildfire is using FRESH calamari... so it is no longer tough and chewy. I think I am going to have to take advantage of the Happy Hour menu more often now!
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S D.
Good service, good food, pricey.
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Todd L.
I've been to Wildfire many times, both this location and the downtown location. I've never had a bad experience. The service is impeccable and the food is always top notch. Great steaks with the option of adding one of their amazing crusts, the rotisserie chicken is also a winner. The dishes aren't overly imaginative but all tasty and executed well.
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Nichole C.
I had high expectations for Wildfire based on reviews, word-of-mouth recs, and my birthday high, but I just wasn't impressed. Don't get me wrong, I like a lot of things about this place, but overall, it's just another steakhouse. Pros: 1. Decent menu. There's a wide range of prices and a variety of foods for every kind of 'vore. 2. Good deals on bottles of wine on Mondays and weekday happy hour specials for apps. 3. The place is beautiful...if you care about ambiance, you'll love it here. 4. Most of the food was pretty good. The pretzels are amazing, the salads and soups are great, and if you like charred steaks, those were good too. But... Cons: 1. Our server was not very pleasant. She did the bare minimum to get by. She wasn't BAD but she wasn't GOOD either. (Honestly, it didn't seem like ANYONE working here tonight had ANY personality whatsoever. Maybe that's a prereq for working here?) 2. The bison burger trio was bleh. I ordered it medium and they were totally raw in the middle, the fries were just okay (kind of greasy and overcooked), and the ketchup that came out with it was all gelled over. Ew. I didn't send it back because I'm not that guy, AND I was kind of full from all the other crap I already ate. Plus, they were only $13. Whatev. 3. The 'craft beer' flight (and total craft beer selection) is laughable, man. Laughable.
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C H.
Not a cheap restaurant but not the most expensive either. Want to impress someone with a classy style and really scrumptious food - go to Wildfire. We get their carry out Cobb Salad (2 large ones) every pay day. I've had their Salmon and a couple other dishes and have never been disappointed. You might want to call ahead to make sure on a Friday or Saturday night there is not a long wait. Again, want to impress a business partner, a potential spouse, your new in laws - this is THE PLACE. Service can run slower, this isn't a fast food joint. If i won the State Lottery, I'd go here more often. Also, many people wear nice business attire or dress up but you can dine in style in nice jeans and a nice shirt just as well. When we have gone (dinner) more people dress up like you would for a business meeting. These folks have a real good chef that knows how to prepare good, fresh, high quality food.
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Stephanie C.
This restaurant serves consistently good food and drinks. I have only been disappointed perhaps 2 times. Sometimes the steak is medium when you asked for medium rare. But generally they will prepare your food as you request. Their service is great! I'm a constant customer. They have just added some variety to their menu as of 2013, which is refreshing. The only con is due to them being a hot spot, sometimes the wait(for either carry-out or a seat) is longer than they say. That can get annoying if you need to be on somewhat of a schedule. Reservations are recommended for dinner. Lunch is better. But the wait for dinner is also a testament as to how good they are! P.S. For dessert, get the key lime pie. I have never had it made so well as at this restaurant!
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Andrew P.
Our server Christi was phenomenal, the steak was cooked perfectly, and the desserts were decadent. Try the Elington combination. :)
(5)
Sherwin C.
A pretty solid restaurant with reasonable prices, good menu variety, and good service. The food is a hit and miss though, sometimes good, sometimes average, sometimes a bit salty. Given the price, I'd expect a bit more consistency but it's a pretty safe place for group dining. The fried calamari and scallop skewers are my favorite appetizers. Especially the scallops, which are jumbo sized and very juicy. Sandwiches were relatively solid although none of them really stood out to me. The Au gratin potatoes was pretty delicious. I prefer the prime rib over any of their steaks, otherwise lamb or pork chops. It is not really because the steaks aren't good but rather because of the inconsistent cooking I've gotten on them. If you do eat steak, generally you want to stick with a ribeye which contains a bit more fat in case the steak is a bit overcooked. The coconut shrimp on the menu is relatively good as well. Desserts are pretty good here as well, but nothing really to rave about.
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George K.
What can you say bad about wildfire food is always spot on and great! Any steak with Parmesan crust is omg good! Scallops wrapped in bacon with jelly sauce is a favorite app of mine even the baked French onion soup is awesome and very cheesy which I love. A little off topic but Their thanksgiving dinner they do every November is always great as well.
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Ann P.
My husband and I and another couple went to Wildfire on a Saturday night. The restaurant was extremely crowded, but luckily, we had the forethought to make a reservation. Unfortunately, it still took us 30 minutes to be seated. (Hmmmm, but I still give 5 stars?) Once we were seated, our waiter, who was excellent, told us that they were going to give us an appetizer on the house for our wait. Ok, you made good. The next hour and a half, I enjoyed the best combination of food and service that I've had at a restaurant in a long time. We had ordered three appetizers, and when we received the bill, we noticed that the complementary appetizer was still on the bill. We readied ourselves to pay and were about to explain the error to our waiter when he came up and stated: "Wait! I think we forgot to comp the appetizer!" When he came back with the corrected bill, they had comped all three appetizers. So, they did a few things that I would consider "wrong" but they fixed them all so quickly without us even needing to complain. The food was wonderful, and the service was fantastic. (As for the food, I had a tilapia that was to DIE for!! I've been told that the Halibut is also out of the world.) We will be back.
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Karen G.
You can always count on Wildfire for a great dining experience. Year after year, we continue to frequent Wildfire and never have a bad experience. Quality food, great service, lots of variety in food choices and consistency, which is worth it's weight in gold.
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Robert S.
What an awesome restaurant. It's a shame the coat lady had to be such a b***h. This establishment deserves 5 stars but she caused me to bump it down to a 4. While waiting to be seated, I noticed a coat room right next to the waiting area. There was nobody in it, so I decided to take the coats of the people in my party and put them in the coat room. Upon leaving the coat room, I was literally yelled at by this nasty old lady saying that I'm not supposed to be in there. Well, if she would have been standing there like she's supposed to in the first place, I wouldn't have had to go in there by myself. Beside her, everything else was amazing. To start with, we ordered the chopped salad, which was absolutely wonderful, not to mention huge for an appetizer. For the main entree, I ordered the Beef Wellington with creamed spinach to accompany it. The beef was cooked to a beautiful medium-rare. The sauce was amazing and the puff pastry wasn't soggy from the juices. It was one of the best steaks I've ever had, and trust me I've had a lot of steaks. The atmosphere was quite nice as well. The restaurant interior is designed to resemble old-time Chicago. All in all, this place was a good restaurant, with the exception of the coat lady. Remember if you go there, do not try and hang your coat up by yourself, or you will be chewed a new a**hole. Who knows, maybe she's been canned by now.
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Jon A.
My family and I took my mother here for lunch; this past Mother's Day. The food and service was horrendous. My father and I both ordered the stuffed fish from the Special's Menu. Mine was improperly seasoned and bland; my father's was raw. Our server showed no concern nor was he apologetic. This restaurant is terribly over priced and for the quality of food served it is not worth it. Overall, a horrible experience.
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Jack U.
Closer to 3.5 but not quite a 4. This rating is based on not meeting expectations for food, having a great atmosphere and decent staff. The food is good, however these steaks are not close to amazing. I can get a good cut (not Prime) and cook it as good. These are supposed to be Prime Steaks and there simply didn't seem to have that flavor. Our table shared the creamed spinach and the au gratin potatoes. Again, good, but nothing unique or special about it. The atmosphere is wonderful. Big tables, white table cloth, 20s motif and their martinis were very good. The staff were friendly and very attentive. My only complaint is that at a place of this caliber, they should know their wines. Clear they do not. The waiter did not know Meritage and frankly wasn't familiar with the wines. For the area, I expect this is not a bad place however, when I see a highly rated place with 3 dollar signs ($$$), I am kind of expecting a little more.
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Shawn F.
Okay- So, I went here today for my birthday. I have been here in the past as well. Start off with the drinks... I ordered the mango tini- FABULOUS. Yummy. Not super alcohol overload, but tasty. My boyfriend ordered the Stormy Night... that was not my cup of tea (SO SOUR... and I thought, GROSS) but he LOVED it. He thought it was one of the best drinks he has ever had. We ordered the mussels for an appetizer, they were HUGE. Way worth the 10 bucks we paid for them. Not to mention they were very tasty! My boyfriend had the lobster crab bisque. It was..ehhh okay. There was corn in it and some kind of bean.. could have done without that. Also, it was a little oily for my liking. For dinner, I had the New York Strip. I thought it was cooked very well. It was much bigger than I anticipated, but that is okay. Plenty was left to take home. I found that it was cooked very well and I completely enjoyed it! The boyfriend ordered Sword Fish. He wasn't much of a fan... Fun Fact-- Monday Nights are half price bottle of wine. If you order one of the cheaper bottles it is equivalent to the price of a martini! Quite the bargain! So why the 3 stars... well, our waitress sucked. She was efficient, I will give her that. However the WHOLE time we felt we were being rushed. Today is my birthday- and since its a Monday, I just wanted to make the most of it... the feeling of being rushed is a total buzz kill!
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Elisabeth C.
I was craving a steak sandwich, so popped in to Wildfire for lunch one day. I couldn't turn down their french onion soup, which unfortunately meant that I only had room for a few bites of the sandwich, but, even so, it made a great dinner. Exactly what I wanted.
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Elizabeth P.
Excellent service and excellent food. I noticed over time the portion sizes have gotten smaller, but the food is very tasty. The macadamia crusted Halibut was outstanding. It's seasonal so I get it when I can. I would recommend skipping the coconut banana cream pie. It was not what I expected and tasted like vanilla pudding on crust. Spend your calories and money on another dessert. Our waitress was very helpful and delightful.
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Ron S.
We have been to this Wildfire location at least 7-8 times. I've held off reviewing Wildfire to see if they maintain their consistency. The dining experience is consistently excellent. The only thing I can fault Wildfire on is their pacing - it's consistently (there's that word again) too fast. Last night, a party of 8 were in and out in 1 hour 20 minutes. I've had steaks, fish, pasta and it has all been well prepared. Last night, I ordered the Copper River Salmon, a fresh seasonal favorite of mine from Alaska. I usually make my annual pilgrimage for Copper River Salmon to Shaw's Crab House (another LEY enterprise) but decided to give Wildfire's version a try. It was grilled and offered with a sauce that was just a tad too sweet. No problem there as I was able to move it to the side and allow the rich flavor of the grilled salmon to come through. One of our party ordered the cedar-planked teriyaki salmon. I sampled it and found it tasty and perfectly prepared. My brother-in-law had the Bison filet (medium rare) and all I can say is "WOW!" More steak purveyors need to go beyond Bison burgers and offer a cut like this. Our server, Matt, was outstanding. The Wildfire crew work their tails off. (Yes, I know, partly to turn the table over.) Mat was very attentive and offered great dining and wine suggestions. As mentioned, there were 8 people in our party. Five consumed wine, beer or drinks and there were 3 non-drinkers. Three ordered salads or soup and two desserts were shared. We also had 4 sides among the table. The total bill with 18% gratuity was $415. I think that is pretty good value for the quality dining experience.
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SandJ K.
Went there with a work colleague. As usual the food was very good and as has been the case, the service was awful. Denny's flings food at you, Wildfire shouldn't. I almost felt that I had to eat as fast as I can to keep up and we were not just asked but pestered to decide etc. I literally was finishing my soup when someone slapped down the dinner. I have to say that I suspect that it was possibly because we weren't drinking alcohol but we had appetizer, main course, sides, dessert and coffee so ... I've been there before when someone hit one of our party in the head carrying chairs over them and last night it was a busboy that nearly had me go face first into my food when he crammed a giant tray onto his little holder thing and whacked me and my chair but good. Not so much as a "sorry". I know a restaurant needs to turn tables, but for those prices and given all the MANY choices very nearby...I think I'm going to move on unless my wife forces me there on a Thursday for duck. Seasons 52 is a couple doors down. Good or better food, equal wine choices, and a much nicer experience IMHO. UPDATE: Both the owner and general manager have gone out of their way to understand the experience I had and to give me the feeling that they will take what I offered as constructive feedback..and will do something about it. I was VERY impressed by their interest to follow up and will be going back for our duck end of October. THANKS Howard and Adam.
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Sonia B.
Thank you Wildfire for living up to the hype! I have been wanting to come here for months now, but never had a chance to. My Valentine also wanted to come here, so I decided to make reservations at the Schaumburg location before our Cirque show at the Sears Center. The first thing I loved about Wildfire is the service. We got stuck in some expressway traffic (surprise surprise), and I was scared that we might lose our reservation. I called the restaurant right away, and informed them that we would be a few minutes late, and they said that it was no problem and they would get us seated right away when we arrived. Luckily, we were only 10 minutes late, and the hostess thanked me for calling to let them know, and as she promised, we were seated right away. Our server brought out fresh bread and water for us, and remained very attentive during the entire meal. I decided to order a wine flight, but he asked us for two forms of identification, weird right? We both had to give him our license and debit card. I thought that was a little excessive, but oh well. Anyway, we ordered a good amount of food. My date had the shrimp and crab bisque, and I ordered the fried calamari to start off. Both were hot, fresh, and delicious. I am a HUGE sucker for a good steak, I mean, who isn't right? So, obviously I decided to get the NY Strip (medium rare) with mashed potatoes. OMG, was I in heaven. They cooked the steak perfectly. My date ordered the Mahi Mahi, which was also quite good, and full of flavor. He also got a side of grilled vegetables-yum. We were unfortunately too full for dessert, but it seemed like they had plenty to choose from. I highly recommend Wildfire to anyone in the mood for some good food and great service. I can't wait to come back!
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Sarah B.
This is my favorite restaurant! Hands down! I recommend the goat cheese dip appetizer it's amazing! And my person favorite meal is the lemon pepper chicken with au gratin potatoes! So the first time I came to wildfire my aunt brought me and my family for my 21st birthday dinner and it was so much fun. I got the martini flights which is perfect for someone drinking bar drinks for the first time. And the beer and wine flights!( 4 mini drinks of different favors either depending on which u get) and we shared different appetizers my fav being the goat cheese and the spinach dip. The waitress was so nice and brought me a brownie desert and it was a wonderful time and now a family tradition! Whenever one of my cousins turns 21 we go to wildfire and its always a great time!
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Bob R.
Love.it . We do many business functions there and it is a family favorite,
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Alison G.
Steak was disappointed.... like fast food level. The shrimp and salmon was fine though, not the best but i did finish the whole plate cause i was so hungry that night... But i would expect more at this price....
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Chuck G.
My wife and I have been to Wildfire 3 times in the last 2 years with absolutely nothing to complain about. We even took my parents there which is always an exercise in patience and tongue-biting because my family is cursed with bad dining service wherever we go together. No problems, great food, and happy Mom and Dad. Whew. Anyways, the menu is outstanding. My wife has enjoyed the martini flight a couple of times and I love the wine list. I have always ordered a steak, usually the tenderloin medallions with the different crusts - all wonderful. As for desert, I can't really say because I have usually had too much wine and helped my wife with the martinis... The service is always good. We have always gone on a busy night and never had to wait more than a few minutes with a reservation. The wait staff is attentive and friendly and give great suggestions to stumped diners. The ambiance is trendy; trending toward a little loud, but still somewhat upscale and clean. While it is not cheap, you get what you pay for here plus.
(5)
Matt E.
Exceptional and people know this. People were jam packed in here on Tuesday night. I tried to be cynical and not appear as a country bumpkin from Iowa who was easily impressed by the first suburban Chicago chain restaurant I've been to this year. I'm being sincere in saying that this place has it together. Superb selection of steakhouse fare, daily specials and salads. I was not in the mood for a heavy red-meat laden meal, and was blown away by a deep selection of seafood. I settled on the crabcake-trout which was on par on the very best seafood creations I would expect to find at a high-end restaurant that specializes in seafood. Evening was ended with a unique, delicious and memorable apple skillet-crumble dessert that was a real treat.
(5)
Chelsea L.
We made the mistake of walking in on a Saturday evening without a reservation. We were able to put our name on the list for a table about and hour and a half from when we walked in the door, and in hindsight, it was much better that way then if we had gotten a table just then. During the usual dinner hour, when we first got there, the place was packed. The bar was standing room only and every table was full. The noise level was off the charts. When we got back for our dinner reservation, it was a much better environment all together. The place was a lot less crowded and we were able to get a great booth without feeling crammed in like sardines. [tl;dr: go later, sit at the booths in the bar.] Once we were seated, our waiter greeted us promptly and was very well-informed about the menu, the history of the place, and the specials. He was just the right amount of attentive throughout the evening and cherry without being scary. The menu was exactly what'd you expect from a steakhouse - strong emphasis on the animal protein, but a couple other options for those not in the mood for it. I had the steak and blue-cheese salad and it was DELISH. The prices aren't cheap, but the food is very much worth it. My husband had the fish and was very pleased with it, too. This is a great "special occasion" place, as long as you don't mind rubbing elbows with some of the suburb's rich and famous. When we were there, the parking lot was filled with luxury cars and the valet (seriously? you need a valet for a suburb parking lost?) was busy all night long.
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Chelle L.
This restaurant was a total hit with our group. We dined on a busy Saturday night. The fiance and I don't eat gluten or dairy, and they had a huge selection of dishes that we were able to eat. Our server was awesome and knew exactly which dishes off of the gluten free menu also contained dairy, and if she didn't she went to go check. The food was absolutely amazing. Had a prime rib that was cooked to perfection, a delicious BBQ rubbed sweet potato, and some scallop skewers with apricot sauce that were seriously out of this world. Would have given you 5 stars if we didn't have to wait a half hour for our reservation, which suckered me into another glass of wine and another $12!
(4)
Toni B.
I recently went to the Wildfire for a GNO for dinner and drinks. The service was semi-decent. I was a little disappointed! I LOVE pizza and have had their flatbread pizza before (which apparently they don't make), so I ordered their pan pizza, which was pretty solid overall. Their martinis are DELICIOUS! I ordered the wildberry and my girlfriends ordered the mango and a cucumber type martini, which were equally tasty! The staff was plesent and the food overall was good! No need for valet, there is ample parking on the sides and behind the building!
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Nick D.
This place is always solid and a bit cheaper than a top end steakhouse. Good bread, appetizers, drinks, soups etc. The steaks are good to really good. Try one of the crust toppings they offer on the steaks, they are really nice. The service is good and professional. Another nice bonus is that you can get lettuce entertain you points here. I would recommend this place to anyone looking for a nice dinner out.
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Carl C.
I have been using this location for several years for business lunches/dinners. A great lunch spot for clients because the staff are very professional and the menu will have something for everyone. If it is nice outside, the patio is a good option. Be sure to have reservations. That is something you must have to make sure you are seated quickly.
(5)
Chris R.
I love this place :) Great for lunch or dinner. The food is just quality every time we come here.
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Juliana R.
Dining here is always a treat! The wild raspberry martini is like drinking kool-aid The mashed potatoes are like nothing I've ever had in my life! Valet is way cheaper than the city location too which is cool
(5)
Meghan D.
I've been here many times and have never had a bad meal EVER. My favorite dish is the Trio Crusted Filet Mignon, with many delightful choices for the crust. My favorites are Horseradish, Blue Cheese and Mushroom. This dish goes best with Red Skin Mashed Potatoes (out of this world) and Creamed Spinach. They have a wonderful selection of wine and martinis. We usually don't get to dessert, unless we're with a group. I would suggest their Key Lime Pie or Triple Layer Chocolate Cake. Wildfire is the perfect place to celebrate a special occasion.
(5)
Eric H.
Great, classy meal for not that much money. I've been here a few times now and I've enjoyed whatever it was I got, ranging from pizza, to ribs, to the Bison burger. The service has been good whenever I've been here, and there's no complaints to be had from me.
(5)
Sylwia K.
The restaurant is amazing, great service, delicious food and the prices are not that bad!!! I will definitely go back there, and recommend this restaurant to everyone!!!! Phenomenal experience, Great Job!!!! Sylvia
(5)
Alex R.
Our poor service last time was due mostly to our horrible server, but the management has since stepped up to the plate to make things right. The general manager contacted me to offer his apologies, which I certainly appreciated. To make up for the service, he sent us complimentary gift certificates for use at a future visit to Wildfire. He also offered to personally take care of our reservation as well as give us an in-person apology. Update to follow after our next visit.
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Teresa C.
This place is incredible. Had their coffee rubbed bison (medium rare) with broccoli as recommended, and I was blown away. I also tried their trio dessert platter, but was less impressed with their dessert selection. Party I was with also ordered steak and salmon entrees, and although I didn't get a chance to try everything that was brought to the table, everyone really enjoyed their respective dishes. The only reason for four stars is the fact that the waiter delivered the wrong dishes to our table twice, and kitchen messed up one of our orders. Other than that, great service overall and a pleasant dining experience.
(4)
Kristine N.
Great service. Had the seafood platter which came with salmon (perfectly cooked and very flavorful), scallops (really big and delicious), and a crab cake which I'm usually not a fan of but was crispy and so good. Friend had the 3 steak filets with 3 different crusts and seemed to really enjoy it. The mashed potatoes are so smooth and buttery, which is pribably horrible for me but couldn't help it. They gave me a complimenatry birthday desert which was a flourless chocolate cake, would never order this normally, it was interesting but the texture was odd.
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Joe E.
Good Service, Great Atmosphere, Amazing Food! It's not super expensive, but it's not cheap. I think it's worth it. I ordered the spit roasted half chicken with roasted vegetables. Fantastic!!! I don't know what else to say to describe it. Got the IC sundae for dessert. There were so many good choices... the dessert tray looked awesome! My table seemed very pleased with all their dishes as well. I'm a selfish person, so I don't really care what they had/what they thought #kidding I will be going back. Woodfield has so many solid restaurants, but this one is definitely in the Upper-Echelon.
(5)
Trina J.
Absolutely the best double baked potato and spinach salad on this side of heaven. The filet is also very tasty as it is well seasoned. Definitely a favorite in the area. If you are ballin' on a budget, you should eat in the bar area, Monday through Friday from 4- 6p and 9p - 10p. They offer their starter items for half price. My favorites are the crab crusted shrimp, oven roasted crab cakes and chicken and sausage pizza. The wait staff are good at what they do and they ensure your are well taken care of. If you are planning to eat there on the weekend, I recommend making an appointment. The wait time without a reservation can be off putting.
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Jen F.
Our regionally scattered family wanted to go out (all 13 of us) and reconnect for Easter, so we decided to go with Wildfire so we could utilize their family style menu. We ordered a few weeks advance (a menu is required in advance for family style), and the people at Wildfire who took care of that for us were great. There were even little menus printed and placed at each place setting when we arrived. Our waitstaff was fantastic, offering to bring out more plates, boxing up leftovers, pouring our wine, and basically attending to our every need. They accomodated my shellfish allergy by having individual portions of different offerings for me when the rest of the group was eating shrimp. It was a nice unexpected touch. The food itself was also very good. We couldn't find much to complain about... and it was twice as nice that for a family function no one had to cook or clean! I haven't eaten here ala carte, but I definitely recommend their family style service.
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Ray C.
Have always enjoyed the Wildfire. The meals are always consistently good and service is usually terriffic. My girl and I try to sit outside as often as we can when we come here. I can honestly say I have never had a bad meal here. They have an encrusted halibut dish that is out of this world. I also love thier prime rib. It is always done right. The food value is well worth it. Drinks are a bit pricey but that is the tradeoff for great value for the food. If you go between 6PM and 9PM without reservations expect to wait several hours. My girlfriend and I dont mind that one bit as we sit in the bar and enjoy a well prepared martini and people watching. Just a solid, good restaurant.
(5)
Samantha B.
Two words: Happy Hour. Appetizers are half off!
(2)
Restaurant Vigilant E.
Several years ago, this was a very impressive establishment. It still has amazing ambiance and atmosphere - particularly nice around the holidays or for a special night out - but more and more it has bgun to feel like what it pretends it isn't....a chain restaurant. The food here has always been good...call me a snob, but last time I was there...the severed amazing calamari....with a side of ranch dressing!!! Still, well worth a visit
(3)
Frank A.
Love this place! Nothing beats a good steak. Visited on a birthday and made reservations for a large table. The waitress handled everything flawlessly. Decor is nice. Had the pretzel, calimari and spinach / artichoke fondue. All I can say is.. awesome. The pretzel was so fresh and SUPER soft inside. It was ridiculously good. The calimari was also not overly battered, and very fresh. Not chewy. The Dip was amazing as well. My wife had the chicken and St. Louis rib combo. The sauce used on both was very different, yet tangy in a good way. Very tasty. I had the ribeye / stuffed shrimp combo that was on special. The steak was cooked just perfect. Nothing irks me more than when they overcook my steak. The shrimp were actually a pretty large size. Came with your choice of sides. I had mine with asparagus. I definitely had food coma!
(5)
Amy H.
I've been to this location many times and have always had a great experience. However, my visit tonight was absolutely excellent. I had a reservation for four people at 7:15; however, we arrived around 6:50. The hostess told us we would be seated closer to the reservation time, which was no issue because they were obviously packed. I checked back in with the host stand around 7:25 and they informed me that they were a bit behind with seating reservations, but that it should not be much longer. We ended up being seated around 7:35, around 20 minutes after our reservation and 45 after we arrived. As somebody who has hosted in a restaurant for over 5 years, I completely understand being behind on seating. Many times it is completely out of the hands of the host stand and caused by factors such as tables sitting for unexpectedly lengthy time periods (45 minutes after they've paid, for example). Although I was slightly annoyed to be seated late, I was in no way overly upset with the staff because I know the situation all too well. To my surprise, a very kind young manager came to our table within five minutes of us being seated to apologize for being late on the reservation, and to offer us an appetizer on the house to make up for the mistake. We gladly took him up on the offer and had an order of calamari (which was amazing, by the way) to start. This gesture was the hallmark of an amazing, service-oriented establishment. The rest of our dinner was fantastic as well. Our server was a very cheerful and energetic young woman with a Polish accent. I wish I had gotten her name. She provided great service, always refilling our waters, checking back in at the right time, etc. The food was perfect, as usual. My mom and I both had the potato crusted sea scallops, which are lightly breaded and do not have the over-powering fish taste of scallops from many other restaurants. My brother had the filet medallion trio with blue cheese, parmesan, and bearnaise crusts, which were cooked to perfection. My sister ordered the shrimp & lobster bisque (decadent, the best seafood bisque I've had!) and Wildfire chopped salad (very fresh and light). My glass of house Cabernet Sauvingnon was rich without being bitter, and at an excellent price. Overall my experience was fantastic. The food was amazing as usual, but the real selling point here was the service. To the manager who offered us the free appetizer and the wonderful young Polish server, thank you so much for the excellent evening!
(5)
Jeff B.
always great food and service. never a complaint here. keep up the great service and food prep guys
(5)
Jonathan C.
Always solid food when I've been here for work. The filet's are my standard and they're pretty juicy. One plus is on Passover (Jewish holiday.... Jesus' last supper was a Passover Sedar, so there's your bit of trivial pursuit for the day) they offer matza since Jewish people cannot eat bread. BTW their ribs are tasty too, so is the Macadamia crusted fish.
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Rob L.
edit: we have decided to revisit the restaurant soon and I will be modifying my review to reflect our next experience. I took my girlfriend here for her birthday last night. First off I want to say the food was excellent. We both ordered filets and they were cooked to perfection and the crusts were incredible. The two star rating is on account of the service. To start, I made a reservation for 715 and we were not seated until 730. Okay, 15 minutes is not a huge deal and we weren't too upset about it, but there was no acknowledgment at any point that they were behind schedule. When we were seated, the host asked us if we were 21 and when we said yes he asked if we wanted the wine list. I was a little taken aback by this. We are in our mid twenties(girlfriend just turned 25) and while we do look young, asking us if we are 21 to see a wine list makes no sense. Why not just leave the wine list and if we don't end up being 21 what is the difference? We just wouldn't look at it. He was very accusatory when he said it too, sort of a "are you even 21?" Anyway, our server showed up and we ordered some cocktails. She asked us for two forms of ID! I have never heard of such a thing and out of curiosity we watched her at other tables and she did not do it to anyone else. Okay we look young I get it, but who on earth goes to wildfire to use a fake ID? These were just minor things but the real reason I am writing this review is how we were treated. Our server frequently visited all of her other tables but gave us essentially no attention. She took our order (after saying she was dropping off a check and would be right back at which point she visited all of her other tables before returning) and we only saw her two more times before she brought the check. Someone else brought out our food and bussed the table. Meanwhile, she was frequently checking up on her other tables. Her unpleasant disposition in general towards us made it clear that she did not want to bother trying because she perceived us as young, but that is such a self fulfilling prophecy. I almost always tip at least 20%, but with service and treatment like that I couldn't justify it this time. We may appear young but we are paying the same amount and deserve the same respect as everyone else. I would go back sometime for the great food (and hopefully better service), but I can't say I would be excited to after an experience like this.
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Brad R.
I went here tonight (Wednesday night at 6:15) with my girlfriend for a nice dinner to celebrate getting a new job. I made reservations earlier in the afternoon for 6:15 and we were seated promptly when we arrived at 6:05. The place was very nice looking and was quite busy. The service was phenomenal. Our waitress Bella was knowledgeable about the menu and was very courteous and friendly. All our food came out at exactly the right times. When our entrees came Bella asked if we needed anything and I requested a new beer when I was finished with my current one. 15 minutes later I had finished and shortly after she came by to let me know that a fresh one was on its way. I was so pleased with our waitress that I asked to talk to the manager after our meal. Despite it being incredibly busy the manager, Sarah, came out very promptly and was quite pleased to hear how satisfied we were. Bella came back and thanked us for being so nice with some creme brulee we were eyeing earlier! I made sure to express my thankfulness for the great service once the bill came. This was easily the best dining experience I have had in quite a while. The management and staff at Wildfire is absolutely wonderful and I highly recommend it to anyone looking for a nice restaurant in the burbs.
(5)
Jeff P.
Misty S says it perfectly "OVERPRICED! If you don't mind paying more for a meal that you can get for less, then you'll love this place. I mean it." Ahahaha Perfect Chicago has some of the best steak restaurants I have been to so I was kind of surprised when this place got such high reviews from the good people in Chicago land. Dont get me wrong, I had a good meal but it didnt taste that much better than some of the other chains that are at a fraction of the price. Things the Wildfire does well: Wine List - Cakebread Cabrent always goes well with a steak Ambiance - I felt like I was in a fancy restaurant about to be served a delicious steak. Bar - Beautiful wood bar with plenty of people having a good time. Although they are seriously lacking in their cognac and scotch department. Things they need to fix Steaks - If you are charging me $40+ for a steak then give me a great cut of meat. This is a steak restaurant for god sake. Service - Not bad but could be better.
(3)
Briceth M.
Service was great, food was awful. Went yesterday with my family during lunch time, mom ordered the filet migon well done with broccoli and the double baked potato. I order the bbq chicken with fries, and my sister ordered the bbq ribs with mashed potatoes. The filet migon was hard to chew and double baked potato was to smokey to eat, broccoli was not cooked at all. My chicken was so undercooked that the inside still had blood in it and the bbq sauce was to sweet and spicy and the bbq ribs were so hard to chew. The dessert was way sweet the only thing worth eating was the corn bread they bring before the meal. Do not recommend this restaurant unless you go there for the corn bread. Not worth the overpriced food.
(1)
Erick H.
Went here for a business dinner. We had ample appetizers with their Braised Rib on Crackers, Spinach & Artichoke Fondu, Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail and Braised Rib on Toast. Then the Spinach Salad and Chopped Salad came out Family Style. The dressing on both salads was not overpowering, but very complimentary to the greens. We had a choice of Cedar Plank Salmon, BBQ Chicken, or Filet Mignon. I chose the Salmon, which is why this doesn't get five stars. Come on, this is a fine dining establishment, but the portion was rather small, and when asked, the server indicated it was farm raised, not wild salmon. It was okay, but I would have expected wild salmon. Disappointed on that one. The sides of Roasted Asparagas and Redskin Mashed Potatoes were good. Desserts were also family style with the NY Style Cheesecake with Hot Fudge and the Fresh Berries with Ice Cream, both of which were excellent. We were in a private room, which made the evening much more enjoyable, and the servers were very attentive. All in all it was a great evening, with great food.
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Tony A.
My wife made reservations on Open Table for 7pm on a Wednesday. When we got there, the place was packed....they had 2 private parties to take care of so we had to wait 40 minutes before we were seated. While we were waiting, about 15 minutes, the manager came over to apologize for the wait and gave us a complimentary calamari appetizer. I was thinking, "Ok, that was cool of them to do." The manager came back and asked us if we wanted separate booths to sit at to accommodate our group and we respectfully declined until a full table was available. The meal itself was pretty good! I had the Surf & Turf while my wife had the Bison, my father in law had the Salmon and he said it was cooked to his liking. At the end of the meal our waitress came to tell us that management was going to comp our whole meal because we waited patiently. Our family was thankful and I have to say they really took care of us at the end!! It pays to wait patiently without complaining!! Definitely going back! God is good!
(5)
Franklin D.
Good service, nice decorations. I had some prime rib and I liked it. Everyone was all dressed up, of course I was in shorts and sneakers. The sign on the front of the building says SEAFOOD but ...I dunno. I'm probably going to go back and try some other things like the scallops.
(4)
Brandy L.
Beet salad Greek salad 5 stars fyi Prime rib assortment of bread
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Greg M.
We came here to kick off a bachelor party. The drinks were stiff and delicious, the food extremely tasty, and the prices surprisingly reasonable. The atmosphere is pleasant and the service was up to par. I can't think of a single criticism and normally I'm full of them.
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Ann S.
Celebrated my parents 50th Wedding Anniversary with 15 attendees on Saturday night. The Wildfire in Schaumburg was happy to help make this dinner work in the dining room even if it was a Saturday night (we booked an early dinner reservation to accomodate us). The food was great (as usual), the waitress and all the servers did an awesome job getting all the food, drinks, desserts, etc to everyone without rushing us through. Everything from the Prime Rib to the Triple Chocolage Layer cake was delicious. Thanks for taking such good care of our group, Schaumburg Wildfire!!
(5)
Peter R.
I always enjoy dining at Wildfire. I know they have several locations in the state, but this is the only one I have been to so far. I love the look and feel of the restaurant. The deep dark wood, exposed bricks, and lighting that is not too dim provides a good ambiance. This is one of those "upscale casual" places...shirt and tie to jeans and t-shirt goes. They start you of with a loaf of onion bread w/ a side of butter. The bread is most likely laced with opium since its so addicting. I am a carnivore, and a place that claims to have good steak and chops better deliver the goods. I typically order the filet mignon with parmesan crust, and a side of au gratin potatoes. The filet here is up to par with most of the good steaks places. I have also had the Mushroom Crusted Pork Chops, and they are slap me in the face delicious! I tend to stick to what I like on a menu, and the filet mignon here is where its at. I have not had their famous key lime pie, but the triple layer chocolate cake is sweet indulgence. Out of all the chain restaurants in the "Lettuce Entertain You" empire, this would have to be my favorite.
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Insun M.
Why have I not gone to this place until now?? Everything i've had there is delicious. Starter bread, apps (mussels in beer), salads, and the protein. My favorite is the porterhouse...I can finish every last bite all by myself. The bf on the other hand claims their prime rib is the best he's had. Make reservations. They get busy even on weekdays!
(5)
KT A.
Food is really good. Will be back when I am in the area.
(4)
Michelle B.
I LOVE going to Wildfire. Everything I've tried has been delicious and the martini's are excellent. I actually don't eat a ton of steak so my favorites on the menu are: - Chopped Salad: It's SO good. The small portion is huge, you won't be able to eat it all. I can't even imagine how big the 'large' is - Veggie burger: I got this last time and it is the best veggie burger I've ever had. Ever. My husband always gets the filet or petite filet with mashed potatoes and raves about how delicious they are. They have a small patio that is very nice to sit on during summer. I have tried the martini sampler which is a great way to try 4 of their drinks. The Stormy Night martini is excellent.
(5)
Kevin A.
Scallops wrapped with bacon. Wood roasted mushrooms. Die for it
(4)
Apara W.
Update: Bumping up from 1 star to 4 stars- The manager Sarah went out of the way tonight to make sure everything was perfect. We did have a different server- Atilla( I think that was his name). I also got a call from the General Manager- he was extremely understanding and was patient with my concerns. I think one of the best GMs I have talked to in a long time. 5 stars for the management. Anyways, I had reservations for tonight- food takes about an hour to come, I found the lady making reservations on phone to be a little snappy but whatever. Super busy on weekends. Menu obviously is still limited for vegetarians. I recommend making reservations, asking for the server Atilla and going on a week night.
(4)
Ashley S.
My husband and I visited for our anniversary and were completely underwhelmed. We had heard rave reviews about this place, so we had high expectations. It smelled very smoky and it was freezing and very loud inside. Lots of screaming children for a supposedly nice date restaurant. The decor seemed cheesy to us. It seems like the kind of place you take your grandma on her birthday and she would find it very swanky! We considered leaving while we were waiting to be seated, but wanted to give the food a try. We split the oven baked pretzel appetizer which was fine but forgettable. We both got the Bison burger which was not only tough and very gamey tasting, but also pretty pink for medium well. It was served on an onion bun and smothered with onion marmalade (yes, it turned out to be as unappetizing as it sounds!) As my husband put it "I was having a good time...until our food came." Not a good sign in a restaurant! We won't be back.
(2)
Nichole W.
This was the start of a very special evening for us. We planned a surprise birthday party for our father and started off here. Our server, Vidmas, was the star of our experience. He was attentive, personable and and knowledgeable. All of us ordered a different steak and side option. Our food was cooked perfectly and came out pretty quickly considering it was a Saturday night with a full restaurant. The quality of our cocktails, service and steaks really put this place back on the map for me. If they have the malted milk ball creme brulee, it is a must try.
(5)
Kelli Ann L.
Yeah - I know....everyone LOVES Wildfire.....not me. Not my hubby. Even some friends texted me the other night about being served CHILLED red wine....eeewww! So - went there for a dinner.....had to send the steak back 2 times - first time it was burnt to a crisp (medium rare was the order)....2nd time - strange "crusts" just fell on the side of the plate and were not what I had ordered.....hubby's meal was not great either - steak was chewy...... Emailed the restaurant....received a certificate to go back.....we did.....joy...not. Steaks were both chewy and stringy...and I had to use a steak knife to even cut my Broccoli - not good. Ok - the salad was decent..... This past December....went for a lunch with my hubby and a few people....they finally cooked the steaks correctly...the issue is - they are just not that great of cuts of steak. Maybe they buy in bulk.....maybe they use some off brand of meat...I don't know - the wine selection was mediocre and overpriced....service was lacking....so....eh. I have tried...3 times...will not be going back.
(1)
Sanjay P.
Great Ambiance, good food and excellent service. You can not ask for more. It's an expensive restaurant. But you get what you pay. Waitress introduced herself and talked abt daily special and explained the dishes with patient. she gave us our space and got our drinks as ordered. Good practice. Now comes the food topic Jumbo Shrimp : it was just OK. I expected more. Not bad. Lamb Chops : It was excellent...medium done, fresh, exactly the way I wanted, It is tastier that Afghan Lamb Kabobs. I love it. One of the best I have had. Creme Brulee : Very soft, creamy and sweet. More sweet to my liking. But very tasty. Overall pleasant experience.
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Dan G.
We came here with a group of five. My lady's, old lady, had a Lettuce Entertain You giftcard and offered to pay. How could you say no a free steak dinner? She invited my folks and her mother as well. This scared me of course, my father, the chef, isn't the best person to bring to a steakhouse. So I kept my fingers crossed, that his food would come out right and his steak be cooked to the right temp. We started with some drinks, I got well mixed old fashion, and ordered the baked goat cheese and calamari as appetizers. I was surprised on how good the calamari was. It was cooked perfectly not to chewy and fried just enough. The goat cheese was good to but come on, its delicious goat cheese, of course it was good. For my entree I ordered the bone in ribeye, I asked for it without the "char-crust", no need to do that to a fine steak. For a side I had the potato au gratin. The steak was cooked to a perfect medium-rare. A delicious steak no doubt, there is something about getting a bone-in steak that makes it so freakin' tasty. The potato was good but nothing to write home about. That was my steak, and it was dang good. But my father's, that was a different story. He ordered the strip steak, medium rare with roasted veggies. When it came out the steak was cooked to medium and instead of roasted veggies it was charred veggies. Now some people would over look this and eat. But him, no, he let the waiter know in a somewhat loud manner. The server said they would take care of it immediately and get his manager. The manager came over quickly and agreed with my father that the steak was overdone and the veggies burnt. He said he would comp the meal and fire up a new steak for him. My dad said no to that and didn't want to wait for the steak but wanted a side of fries. I give major props to the manager for defusing the situation. Once my pop knew the steak was free he got much happier. Also, he ate the entire steak no problem and finished the fries. Overall, besides the snafu, it was a pleasant and tasty experience. Good food and drinks, service that believes, 'the customer is always right," and a very relaxed setting. Perfect for special occasions or the occasional steak fix.
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Sarah G.
I've been a patron of Wildfire for over ten years, and also was a server there during the late 1990's. The last couple of visits to Wildfire have been ok, but not great. However this last visit was the worst experience I've had. Service was ok, not wonderful, the server was slightly disheveled, he was confused about what menu was available to us (lunch or dinner). The restaurant was out of several items such as the key ime pie and double stuffed potatoes. My biggest complaint is that the quality of food has declined significantly. It is obvious that they have begun purchasing lesser quality food, pre-cooking items & heating them up instead of preparing them fresh. Pretty disappointing.
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Robert P.
Great food and atmosphere but kind of pricey.
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Jeffrey S.
Last night was my second time at Wildfire and it certainly did not disappoint. The service was great, timely and very courteous. Refills came before I had to ask, and the food was magnificent. I had the New York Strip with Parmesan crust and it was so good, it just about melted in my mouth. Though the parking lot was full, they were still able to seat my party of two right away.
(5)
Courtney S.
Amazing Food, Awesome Dessert, Great Atmosphere and Wonderful Service! We will be back
(5)
Keith S.
I wanted to go someplace nice for our wedding anniversary and I knew that my wife enjoyed Wildfire and we hadn't been there in a while. I had made a reservation, but I wasn't sure if we'd be able to get in since we saw people waiting outside when we got there. To my relief we were seated instantly. We both ordered sodas because my wife is pregnant and I'm driving, but our waiter didn't blink an eye at that fact. He gave us the specials and got us our drinks. We ordered the mussels for our appetizer, and they were some of the best I've ever had. There wasn't any crunch to them, and they came apart from the shell easily. I ordered the NY Strip with the Parmesan crust, and my wife ordered the trio with a side of cream spinach. I usually order food medium well, but I ordered my steak medium because I know that steak places like this know how to make a medium steak properly. It was cooked to perfection with just the right amount of browning and juices. Usually I cut off any fat there might be on any meet, but I didn't have to with this steak. Each of my wife's trio tasted great as well. Both of our meals included a side as well, which is nice compared to places where each side is extra. We ordered dessert and there were plenty of choices to choose from. I ordered the chocolate chip cookie sundae while my wife ordered the key lime pie. Both were generous and delectable. The price of the meal was very reasonable. I was actually happily surprised at the amount of the bill. If you are at this location, ask if Stanford is available to be your waiter. I was incredibly impressed with his attentiveness. He asked us how we were doing without being annoying, brought us drink refills much earlier than expected, and definitely knew the menu and had excellent recommendations.
(5)
G E.
Excellent food, nice atmosphere can not go wrong with there menu choices. The steaks, chicken, burgers are my favorites. Expect a wait time and a healthy bill.
(5)
Jean D.
This place is ALWAYS crowded. Even with a reservation you usually end up waiting about 20 minutes before you get seated and once you sit down it is so loud you can't hear the people @ your table unless you are almost shouting @ them unless you are lucky enough to get a booth. I understand the reason why it is so busy is because it is near Woodfield Mall and the food is pretty decent but when I go out to eat and pay the prices that they charge here I want to be able to enjoy the company of the people I am with. That to me is impossible if I can hear everyone's conversations other then the one I'm trying to have.
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Amy W.
Food was good, but pumpkin pie needs work! Very bland!
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Amanda C.
SCALLLLLLLLLOPS. Wait, did I say scallops? YEAH, I DID, AND THEY WERE INSANELY AWESOME. The only reason they didn't get 5 stars? I DEFINITELY could have had two plates of them. Come on, Wildfire... gimme more scallops next time, k?
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Kevin S.
Wildfire is always a safe bet for great food and a nice environment. Steaks are always cooked to perfection and are delicious but my favorite items here are the chopped salad and the "Basil Hayden's Bourbon Tenderloin Tips" (yes I had to look it up because I forgot what it's called). I'm a huge fan of this place but since it's not exactly a budget restaurant I don't come here as often as I'd like.
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Shailesh J.
I love the ambiance and decor at Wildfire This is the second time I am coming to wildfire.. Earlier I had been to wild fire Lincolnshire and it was an average experience..I generally love the corn cakes they serve during lunch ... and i though i would get the same for dinner ... well for dinner they serve bread...I reached during happy hours to try half price appetizers after 9.00 pm....I got seated in the regular area and was then moved to bar area after ordering appetizers as the specials are only available at bar side area ... We ordered oven roasted crab cakes (was quite good ) lobster crusted rack of shrimp ( was average) roasted sea scallop skewers...( awesome.......would love to visit again to try the same)... chicken sausage pizza (average infact it was something different ain't sure whether it was the crust that was different ..but pizza was a tad below average )... overall a good place to visit... Would definately visit again during happy hours...wish they had a few more televisions in the bar area... No comments on dinner entrees as I didn't try any ....
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Kirsten T.
The food was excellent, service was poor. I expect far better service when having dinner for 2 and it costs over $100. Call me picky, but I do not expect to waive down my waitress to get another drink. There are far better dining experiences in the area with much better service and the food is just as good.
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Tasha A.
3 stars because Wildfire wasn't as great as I thought it was going to be. I was actually a bit disappointed. Because I was traveling alone that week, I sat at the bar. The service was only mediocre, I ordered a petite filet & it was only alright. The one thing I did really enjoy though was the Key Lime Pie martini. If I'm back in the Schaumburg area, I'll give Wildfire another try and update this review, but 3 stars for now.
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Brent W.
Came here on a Monday night, post work. Hadn't been to this particular Wildfire but it's a carbon copy of all the others and that's a good thing imo. I really like the atmo at WF's as they are dark and clubby with nice lighting and comfy seating, and even though they are always bustling with activity, with an open kitchen in the back, the noise level is subdued due to excellent acoustics. Another great thing about Wildfire is they always have some solid specials, and if you are in the mood to just snack, take advantage of their 1/2 price apps which go til 6p. Monday's also come with 1/2 price bottles of wine and we chose an excellent Malbec for 22$. Awesome longtime Vet server "?" (can't recall her name but she was insanely well informed and loved her job) recommended a bunch of things....one we went with were the Horseradish encrusted Oysters which were amaze. She, wanting a salad chose the famed WF Chopped, also delicious and completely delivered. I chose the Steak Sandwich that actually didn't look particularly great to the eye (it was a fairly thin cut and even though ordered Med Rare looked more Med/Med Well...the reality was it didn't matter. It was a very tender cut of tenderloin which melted in your mouth, excellent flavor all around with a pesto sauce, arugala, red onion and mozzarella on a toasted ciabatta. I subbed creamed spinach for fries which was good, not off the charts good but tasty all the same. Rounded out the meal with one of their Chocolate Mousse Oreo desserts which was a perfect ending to a great meal.
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Nick L.
Having been to pretty all the Wildfire's in the Chicagoland area - it's hard to pick and choose between them. They are all good and I'm happy to make the trip. The time I remember most here was a gathering of friends, some of which had not seen each other for over a year. It was a fun evening. We made a reservation and got a private room towards the back. That was a nice surprise, made me look like I had some pull at this establishment (I made the reservation - which was quick and painless) which was hilarious. The service was just as good, if not better, like having your wait staff. The chopped salad is always popular with the gang and this time was no different. My wife had the prime rib and myself the ribeye and they were cooked/seared perfectly to order. Can't stress how important that is. The sides were also great. So why only 4 stars....? Well, we were all catching up and at the end of the meal the waiter kept coming in expecting us to be gone or something. I think it was late enough that they weren't going to be seating any more people in the room after us. This happened a few times which was a bit off putting. On the way out, it felt like a walk of shame as a few of the other waiters were loitering around outside. No need for that I don't think but the food and company and service was good till then and that was the majority of the evening!
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Cindy O.
I had the crusted rib eye ordered 'medium plus' and it was cooked just right. Tender, juicy. The roasted vege side and the gratin potatoes were okay. Not too expensive and the service was attentive. Went with a group and I think everyone enjoyed their meal. Would go back again when in town.
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Bill D.
I was surprised the NY Strip side my porterhouse was a little tough. Not tough enough to send back, but I expected it to be more tender.
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Dj Nightwolf ..
I was just here, and I totally agree with Amanda C. The scallops are insanely awesome. So awesome that you'll forget about your date... Ok, well, not that awesome, but you get the idea. In addition to awesome scallops, their filet is also awesome. I'm pretty darn sure that any steak you get here is also prepared & cooked to delicious perfection. I also recommend getting the wine flights and martini flights. Yes, we had both... don't judge us. Anyway, I'm definitely diggin the old school look of this place. FYI, it can get a bit noisy, but that's expected when you have great food, service, and drinks. This is definitely a good spot for a dinner date in the suburbs. I can't wait to come back for more awesomeness. ;-) Holla!!!â„¢
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Pat M.
My wife and I have been to a Wildfire several times for date nights and special occasions. Our most recent visit was spectacular. The service was good (as always) and the food was amazing. They have a very nice wine list. My wife had a crusted filet which she said was vey good. I had a dry aged strip steak. First time I had ever had one and it was amazing. It was cooked perfectly. Slight char on the outside and still cooked to perfection. I definitely recommend Wild Fire anytime your looking for a nice steak house for a special occasion.
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Roberta H.
Wow! What happened to Wildfire? We had a family celebration for my daughter's Graduation at the restaurant, and would have been better served staying home. Service was slow, inattentive and in fact, had to be summoned for us because she was too busy chatting with her co-workers to notice we needed something. My Father's plate was removed while he was still eating it; my drink was taken away and I was never offered another (it was just Club Soda, so it wasn't like I was hammered). The biggest insult, however, was that THREE of our five entrees had to be sent back because they were either incorrect or under-cooked. No apology or explantion was given - the plates were just dropped back on the table. I've dined at both the Schaumburg and the Lincolnshire locations, and have never, ever had such a disappointing experience. I would most certainly NOT recomment this restaurant - especially if you are planning a special celebration. Such a huge disappointment!
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Colleen D.
We enjoyed this place so much that we actually went there twice during our Chicago trip, so I can review both lunch and dinner :) The main reason we picked the place was because it has a gluten free menu. I will start off by saying, I love a place that brings out gluten free bread to snack on while waiting for a meal. And super kudos to the waitress who saw hubby's GF menu from across the room and already put in an order for the bread before she even came over. And that GF bun was actually really good. The ambiance was really nice too. We sat in the bar area for a lunch meal and then in the regular dining room for dinner. Both spots were nice. The food was really good, especially the GF options. The GF pizza crust was a bit cracker-like, although I prefer this to the soggy consistency you sometimes get. Hubby said that the turkey burger was also very good. The Frank Sinatra Martini was yummy too. When in the area, we will return.
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Nicole M.
Went to wildfire for my boyfriends birthday dinner, this time with reservations and it was still yummy! We got the calamari appetizer, which was good. He got a beer, I got a key lime pie martini... Umm delish!!! I of course got the NY strip with baked potato crust and he got the prime rib and a huge baked potato. He said that had the be the best prime rib hes had, So I stole a bite and it was pretty darn good! I love going to Wildfire for a nice meal with a not over the top price!
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Noelia G.
My husband, son, MIL and I went here for dinner. We've been here a couple of times and it doesn't get old. Appetizers: Chicken & Portobello Mushroom Skewers, Roasted Sea Scallop Skewers and Crab Crusted Stuffed Shrimp. The crab crusted stuffed shrimp was not that good, so I don't think we'll be ordering that again. Entree: New York Strip w/Parmesan crust, New York Strip w/Horseradish crust, Filet Mignon and Angus Burger. Dessert was Chocolate Pretzel Ice Cream Sundae and Coconut Banana Cream Pie. Delicious!!! I would highly recommend a reservation as we went on a Saturday w/reservation and other customers were given a 3 hour wait.
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Benson Y.
I walked into Wildfire expecting a typical "Applebee's" type set up. I had heard about it from a friend as a good place to eat, but no further details than that. When I walked in, I suddenly felt like I should have been wearing a full suit along with a fedora. The inside is beautiful, with its design reminiscent of what Hollywood would create as the backdrop for a gangster scene in a classic gangland flick. Even the signs that were spread out in the restaurant had a font that resembled something out of that era, with bold, thick letters and thin lines accentuating the edges. The front has the bar and a casual seating area. The main area of the restaurant is divided into two sides, one with lots of smaller tables and another with a large, long table. Off to the sides I saw a couple rooms that looked like private dining rooms. It's a really impressive set up and I drank it in with my eyes as we were taken to our table. As part of dinner, two types of bread were presented at the table. The first was an onion loaf and the other was a raisin bread. Both were wonderfully warm and tasty. I was not super hungry that night, so I ordered two appetizers and a side salad. The first appetizer was a dish of mussels with an herb butter sauce. The second was a horseradish crusted clam dish. Both were succulent and tasty. The herb butter sauce was really nice. It was warm with a great combination of herb flavor and butter, none overwhelming the other. The crust on the clams was really tasty but not bitter which some horseradish dishes can become. My side salad was spinach with bacon, nuts, shredded radishes with a wonderful warm mustard dressing. Service was quick and efficient. The waitress seemed really matter of fact, with no chit chat or small talk. She was friendly enough, and the place was packed so my guess is that she was racing to get through her tables. She wasn't rude in any way however and our food came much faster than I expected. I have to say that the portions were also much larger than I expected. I was thinking tiny appetizer sizes, but the mussel dish easily had a dozen pieces and the clam dish had about six. For dessert, I chose the pumpkin pie. It was really good. Not the best I've ever had, but very tasty with a nice thick layer of cream and candied walnuts. For the price, atmosphere and delicious food Wildfire is definitely worth a visit. I actually hope to go back the next time I'm in the Chicago area and take some pictures too!
(4)
Barbara S.
After reading some great reviews, I decided to try out this steakhouse since a friend and I were in serious need of brain food and for me that is always steak or fish. Went here on a Sunday at noon and was seated right away. The server was quick and efficient. The cornbread was amazingly yum! I started with the French onion soup which was nice but nothing great. I followed the so-so. Soup with a tenderloin steak sand-which that was very disappointing, it was not tender at all. My experience may be skewed by what I chose. The decor is beautiful and very old-school steakhouse, if only the food was up to par.
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Connie C.
I went to a family birthday party here last night in there private room that held 30 guests and where extremely satisfied! The service, the planned menu of appetizers, dinner course of filet mignon,salmon, and chicken on bone, double baked potato and broccoli was to die for. One of the main reasons we held the party there was due to there consistency of there food meaning... every time you dine there you never have a bad meal, or poor service. our family dines out ALLOT and Wildfire is one of our favorites restaurant's that is why we picked the event to be held there. We knew none of the guests would be disappointed with there meal or dining experience. The dessert we had was a triple chocolate cake and fruit crisp plate there was so much food that today I' am still stuffed. So if you want to book an event and have a great time with outstanding food and service I highly recommend Wildfire in schaumburg. The only reason I did not give it a 5 star rating is like all RESTAURANTS when they deliver your food its ALWAYS room temp . I happen to like me food very warm like you got it right out of the oven.Perhaps one day all restaurant's will deliver hot food to your table! here's hoping.
(4)
Doug H.
Good restaurant. Food was good, but not amazing. Good service. Fair prices for a quality sit-down restaurant. I would come here again.
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Jeff P.
Every time I come here...I'm blown away. The decor is fantastic with a twenties-style supper club them. the coffee-rubbed buffalo filet is awesome. The drinks are great. The sides, delicious. What a great place. Average blueberry pie.
(5)
Lola K P.
This is the only one of the chain we've visited so far, and it's a really nicely appointed old-school cigar-clubby feeling kinda place - all dark oak and plump booths. A tiny bit like S.F.'s Joe DiMaggio's, at least in the main room - I didn't like the overflow room as much. It's very nice and upscale for the area, enough to maybe count as a kinda special-date place if you can't get into the City. We've visited several times, and I remember thinking that the food wasn't consistent, but can't rack my brain right now for examples. To top it off, I could've sworn I had pictures from at least some of the visits, and can't find those either. I do remember a few dishes I liked there: Coconut Shrimp, Prime Rib, Filet Mignon. I vaguely remember not liking the rice side so much, bit mushy and oversalted. So if nothing's particularly memorable, I'm guessing this sounds more like a 3 star rating, but I'm bumping it up cause I like the restaurant in general, it's upscale for this area, and on Mondays all the wines are half-off, and a definite value then.
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Dawn D.
Jam packed for a Sunday night. 10 minute wait with a reservation, but service was prompt once we were seated. I had the filet cooked medium, and it was cooked exactly right. For $25, it had a little bit more fat than it should have but was still delicious. It is not the best I have ever had, that filet is at the Farmstead in Cedarburg, WI, but I really enjoyed it. The potatoes were excellent, get the twice-baked potato if you go it is massive and delicious, almost a meal itself. The apple pie is also massive and really tasty. Be prepared to spend, it is really expensive but a nice experience for a special occasion or if you happen upon a gift card.
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Justin D.
Came in for a late dinner on a travel day. Wildfire sounded like a good choice close to the hotel. This is one of those classy chain owned restaurants but I can't complain about anything other than that. Service and food were excellent. I had the Beet and Goat Cheese Salad (side) and the Braised Short Rib Ravioli with a glass of Zin. The Beet and Goat Cheese salad was about as good as a side salad could be. The side portion is perfect for one person. If you get the small portion it is supposed to be big enough to feed about 3 people. Very fresh goat cheese and tender beets covered in almonds. Very tasty. The Braised Short Rib Ravioli was incredible. Served in a broth with chopped carrots and celery the starter is 3 satisfying jumbo ravioli. Each bite was filled with tender and delicious short rib meat and topped with a lite covering of mozzarella cheese. I wasn't able to eat a full meal here but the starter and salad alone put me at 3 stars. If I ever get the chance again I will update. There is no doubt I can get another star or two out for Wildfire.
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Meagan G.
As someone coming from an area with some of the freshest seafood out there, it's a bit unfair to judge a steak place on their fish, but I don't eat steak and chicken seemed boring. Instead, I opted for the cedar plank salmon and was pleasantly surprised. The teriyaki sauce was a bit over bearing, but the salmon was well cooked. I have a feeling most people don't order it here though. The broccoli side was a bit odd. It was basically a head of broccoli on a plate with some butter melted down over the top. Not spectacular, and I have a feeling the mashed potatoes all of my co-workers ordered were much better. Dessert options were great - homemade ice cream sandwich, banana creme pie and a fresh baked chocolate chip/pecan cookie with ice cream. Each portion would have been enough for the table to share, but we splurged - it was an expense account dinner afterall. Overall, it's probably best to order steak and dessert here, but avoid the seafood. The chicken looked tasty as well and may be worth a shot.
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L M.
My husband and I went here for a last-nice-dinner-before-the-baby-arrives and had a good time. At 7:00pm on a Friday night they were packed, but with reservations we were seated right away. We had to wait a bit, at first, for our waiter to give us attention, but after the food arrived he did a fine job. To start we had the crab crusted stuffed shrimp. They were good, but I'd recommend not using the lemon wedge they provide. It actually takes away from the crab and shrimp taste. We then each had the shrimp-and-crab bisque (who can get enough of shrimp and crab?). It was really tasty, with plenty of seafood. For dinner my husband ordered the 16 oz. prime rib, medium rare. There was more than enough for the two of us to share. It was perfectly cooked, juicy and tender. I had the ribeye medallions al forno, and by far, this was the star of the meal. The medallions themselves, the parmesan stuffing, and the jus were delectable. I loved the mushroom cap accompaniment. I would go back for that out of everything we had. We both ordered the au gratin potatoes for our sides and they were soo creamy and cheesy, super yummy. For dessert we had a dessert sampler consisting of the key lime pie, a peanut butter chocolate pie, and an ice cream cookie. Oh, yeah. This pregnant lady was very pleased by her overall experience!
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Marcus P.
I do NOT give 5 stars often, but Wildfire is definitely one of my favorite restaurants. Upscale and somewhat conservative (dark oak, stone and brass appointments--like a gentlemen's cigar-bar sans the cigars); without being overly-stuffy or Republican feeling. This place is a great diversion from all the swanky, pseudo-uber-sexy-nouveau-riche restaurants that are popping up on every corner. The staff acts like they are stock-option invested in the place--very gracious, very attentive...very nice. The drinks are to die for! I've had everything from Cosmos and Apple Martinis to Manhattan and Old-Fashions, and I've never been disappointed. What I've had that made me a permanent fan, however: shrimp & crab bisque, the calamari, the long island duck and the spit roasted turkey. Incredible! But the reason I go, the reason I still remember Wildfire even after I've moved and have lived in D.C. for nearly five years? The Surf and Turf--a filet mignon and a crab crusted lobster tail. Let me stop...let me stop...I'm getting vaklempt. Excuse me...talk amongst yourselves...I'll give you a topic: it's possible to lead a cow up stairs, but not down stairs. Discuss.
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Ashley C.
The Good: + They sat us as soon as we got there for our reservation. + Excellent, cooked-to-order Filet. + Very nice lobster tail as part of the surf + turf. + The chocolate cake for my friend's birthday that came out with a candle. The Okay/Bad: - The shrimp and crab bisque - it was good but nothing to write home about. - Creamed spinach - not good. - I hate when restaurants create a fake wait. During our dinner, there were plenty of tables available and no one was seated there during our dinner. Yet, somehow there was a 2 hour wait. - My biggest complaint is the Service. Our waitress was just cold. I know that they sometimes have to card for wine, etc, but at a lot of nice places they don't or at the very least are polite. We ordered martinis and she demanded that she see our ID and spent time looking at it. Yet, she failed to mention my friend's birthday until we said something. She responded, "oh yes, I guess I saw that." I was so pissed that I even said normally nice places don't do that. That started me off wrong - and she didn't even give anyone else in her section near us a hassle. WTF?! She just wasn't nice or friendly at all. She also never came by and asked if we wanted another drink or anything else. At a nice restaurant, you need to have good service. Hence, deducting a star for that. I'd like to try the one in Chicago, but one of the better options out by Woodfield.
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David W.
What's not to like? My kind of place, this rest'raunt is (sung to the tune of "My Kind Of Town, Chicago Is"). A pleasant, festive atmosphere, spacious and comfortable inside, attentive and knowledgeable waitstaff. Prices were comparable to better Dallas-area restaurants. Valet service was advertised, but my party found a spot in the back. The menu and winelist were impressive. I had the Prime Rib, which was prepared to perfection. My side dish, potatoes au gratin was very tasty, but the portion was quite small - I could have wished for more. The bar service was really good - my Beefeater martini was perfect. We were comfortably able to find room for dessert. What I had wanted was sold out :( but the substitute, creme brulee, was admittedly delicious. Next time I visit the area I intend to return and try more yummy offerings.
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Nana G.
I've been to Wildfire a few times before with friends and family. Food was really good, service was alright and it was overall pleasant. So my husband and I decided to go there for our first wedding anniversary dinner last month. We made a reservation and were all dressed up for our special occasion. We got there and it was busy as usual. We told them we had a reservation and were given a pager and waited for our table to be ready. So we waited, and waited...and waited some more. People who arrived AFTER us, and it seemed like they didn't have a reservation either, were being seated before us. And we were standing right in front of the hostesses the whole time. 20 minutes had gone by and my husband went up to the hostesses and asked when our table would be ready. They acted so surprised and was like oh, you're coming right up. Coincidence? Doubtful. A mistake? Maaaaaaybe. But we were standing right in front of them, in plain view, the whole time. Was it because my husband and I looked too young? Who knows. Whatever it was, it ruined the mood for us. When they were finally ready to seat us, they brought us to a booth in the bar area. It was lame. We were one of the most dressed up customers and they decided to sit us in the bar area. It pretty much ruined our mood for our anniversary dinner. Our waiter was alright, and the food was good as usual. I had the filet mignon wellington and my husband had the NY strip. Those were the only high points for the whole night. That wasn't enough, however, to make us forget the the bad start to our dinner. My husband and I would not come again, unless we just wanted to come in for some good steak and not care about the service.
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Alefiyah M.
My husband and I got the braised beef tip ravioli, chopped salad, and mini bison burger trio. The ravioli was delicious - pasta tasted fresh and beef and sauce were so good. My husband loved the salad. He's usually not a fan of vinaigrettes, but this one was delicious and not overpowering. The burgers were alright, a little dry, but flavorful. Our order took a while to come out because my burgers were burned and had to be remade. The manager came out and apologized and took the appetizer off our bill. After the meal, our waitress came out with two complimentary desserts to apologize for the meal delay, a flourless chocolate cake and vanilla ice cream with a berry sauce. Neither of us like chocolate too much, so didn't eat much of the cake, but ice cream was good. Chocolate lovers would adore the cake. Our meal and service were both amazing and we hope to be back soon.
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Nick M.
Stop Seven: New beginnings You have redeemed yourself Wildfire, better food, better service, and a nice "see you later" before I left. I knew you had it in you! I kind of like the lunch menu better anyways.
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Scott W.
Came here on a Saturday evening and it was packed. Definitely remember to make reservations. The parking lot was completely full so we utilized the valet parking. Inside the restaurant has an upscale feel. I really enjoyed the prime rib. It was prepared perfectly. Save room for dessert as well. They are huge.
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Anna K.
Usual fail-safe steakhouse after a long day of shopping in the ever so popular woodfield shopping district. A and I have a tendency to skim the menu and order on a whim whatever that sounds good and the Past 2 times have been surprisingly tasteful. Our favorite item thus far has been the cobb salad. something about the dressing makes this one better than most cobb salads plus since it's portioned as a shared item, there is plenty of greens, bacon bits, and egg to be consumed between us two. Starter onion and rye breads with a bowl of crab and shrimp bisque is always a good option and for the main entrees, filet mignon with lobster tail or the chicken and bbq ribs combo are always good choices. The service is consistently good with nice hostesses who will talk to you with a smile always.
(3)
Kelly O.
I truly have never had anything but a fantastic experience here. The service is wonderful- attentive but not intrusive. The food is perfection. The dirty martinis are AMAZING- it's made perfect every time, which is somewhat of a challenge at other restaurants, which disturbs me to no end. Great bar area where you can eat and hang out. Huge dining room with plenty of private dining tables available. I just honestly can't say a bad thing about this place.
(5)
Charles J.
I've had the pleasure of eating at Wildfire several times, usually at the Schaumburg location but also have eaten at the downtown location a couple of times too. This review pertains to Schaumburg. Consistency is probably the one word that comes to mind. Consistently VERY good. I usually always get the Filet Mignon when there and they have always cooked it exactly as I've ordered. Another favorite of mine is their Chopped Salad. OMG it's the best salad I've ever eaten, anywhere! The servers I've been fortunate enough to get have all been very pleasant, friendly and attentive. Frankly, I don't think you can go wrong with Wildfire. Make a reservation well in advance because it's obvious from the crowds, plenty of others believe as I do.
(4)
Fritzie H.
They get five stars based solely on food but when you weigh in the experience, they get a zero. I'll be fair and give them two. The filet mignon is great. The chopped salad is amazing. The desserts are...just try the apple pie skillet and you'll understand. I've been here for company outings and the wait staff is nice, polite and friendly but the management is quite the opposite. We had our own room and about an hour before our time was up I felt as if they were trying to clear us out. We were full and wanted to get our bonding on because that's what these outings are for but that wasn't possible when you feel rushed. So as much as I liked their food, I will not be returning.
(2)
Tank M.
Good food. Nothing spectacular. I really don't understand the hype for this place. There are many places I would choose to go to before I landed here ever again.
(3)
H H.
2 words; beef tenderloin. Everything I had (exception of lemon chicken) was good. The one dish that stood out was the beef tenderlion. Grilled vegetables were very good. Stuffed potato skins okay. Beef tenderloin amazing. Did I mention that? Chocolate cake is always good, but the berry cobbler was a surprisingly awesome dessert!
(4)
Tara M.
Okay, admittedly I'm so far out of the loop because we're one of the last couples in the Chicago area to try Wildfire, not that we hadn't heard of it, we're just cheap so expensive dinners don't happen often. What kind of restaurant did I think I was going to? I don't know, but I expected it all to be top-notch, top-shelf, superior... because that's what everyone tells me. Walk in, 6:15, have 6:30 reservations and they seat us right away, all the way on the other side of the restaurant, but in a cozy spot. Good start. Water hits the table, server comes and discusses specials, takes drink order. Okay, we order, I order petite filet, well (oh, shut up! I order well done meat all the time, it is not wrong to order red meat... cooked!). Husband ordered Char Crusted Rib Eye, Medium Rare (because he's a canibal, that's the only reason to require so much blood in your meat... or you're a vampire! -ooh, maybe that would explain those bite marks on my neck....). Both of us ordered a salad... Salads: Not sure about this hearts of palm thing... the salads were okay. Balsamic Vinigarette was great, according to husband. Thousand Island was that pink watery kind, it was kinda icky. Steaks: Husband's Rib Eye, he loved, perfectly cooked, great taste... no complaints. Petite Filet... well, they told me that it would be buterflied because it was to be well, not sure what they mean because there was no essence of butterflying to my meat, but then again it was also served to me Medium... back to the kitchen, give it some fire... ta-da! Well done, and a good cut of meat. Yum-yum! Desert: Husband ordered the key lime pie and I ordered the apple pie w/caramel and ice cream... key lime was not the best, but it's a steak place, not a pie place (an husband's affinity for blood may have skewed his tastebuds). Apple pie was great, but too much for one person! While we were eating desert we overheard our server telling another table that many deserts could be odered as half... would have been nice to have been told that too, I'd have ordered half. So the service was really good, even if my meat wasn't fully-cooked the first time it hit our table. The food was good, aside from my salad being thoroughly unimpressive. I think Wildfire is a nice experience for the price, but thought that the ambiance would be more than it was. Oh, one last thing, and maybe this isn't something others review, but it's a big deal to me... restrooms! There is only one set of them, on one side of the restaurant and no easy way to get there from our seats, unless we wanted to use the kitchen run for the servers. Then the bathrooms were kinda weird, with an odd/funky trough sink and kind of unkept appearance. Not repulsive, but kind of icky... I don't know... it was a bit of an issue for me though. All in all a decent experience, we will likely go back with a group, and I'll just not use the restroom.
(5)
Michael P.
Ive been here multiple times with my family. I like the place its good but i wouldnt come here with friends or by myself. too expensive. the mushroom pizza as the apetizer is the best mushroom pizza ive ever had. usually order the one of the steaks. i feel like they are similar to other restaurants that serve steaks. nothing special. good restaurant to go with family. Overall i feel there are better steakhouses
(3)
Bryan W.
Just had an amazing dinner there. Between the two of us shared the stuffed mushrooms, spinach salad, pumpkin pie and filet Wellington. All of it was amazing and we had great service too
(5)
Al M.
I need to preface this review with the fact that this was more about our waiter than it was the food. I have eaten at Wildfire in several locations and am usually pleased. I was not the host of the 8 people I was dining with last evening. This was a business dinner and we had a private room which is quite nice. I am not sure I ever heard or did not understand our waiters name. He had a strong accent which was difficult to comprehend. We were offered cocktails, at that time our host who is very knowledgeable of wine asked for the wine list. the waiter proceeded to condescend to our host, about how difficult the wine list was to understand and offered there house wine as an alternative. that set the tone for the rest of the evening. We eventually overlooked it, but the servers attitude was indifferent and less than friendly. At some point I would have spoken to the manager, but did not want to defect from our hosts evening. We will go back, the food is consistently good, and normally the service is better.
(3)
Susanna M.
just left wildfire rest. in schaumburg. got take out. gluten free penne pasta with roasted veges. also, a spinach salad w/egg and bacon with warm dressing. first-the penne pasta was not aldente. over cooked. the mixed roasted veges, were beyond tender. more like baby food. just mush when held and squeezed in between fingers. it was a hot mess. it looked like a mushy jumble of red sauce and unidentifiable veges. obviously, everything was pre-cooked and then re-heated or dropped in boiling water to re-heat once more. the shaved radishes were very bitter! strange? because i eat radishes all the time and NEVER tasted that bitterness from a radish before? the managers excuse was that the brown rice pasta is normally like that since its gluten free. WRONG! i said, " i eat gluten free pasta all the time and its not like this. this is clearly overcooked. the manager was disinterested, tried to offer another menu choice at no cost. at that point of his disinterest and non-accountability, i declined such offer. i called the lincolnshire location-spoke to "nor" the manager there, she was kind enough to not make an excuse and not make me feel bad by complaining and called in a new order at the schaumburg location of a new menu choice. great save "nor!" i will be back to the schaumburg location because of "nor", but this time i will stick to what their know for....STEAKS!!! thank you-"nor!" just got back from wildfire with my "second" take out order at no cost. i received the fish that i believe was encrusted in a beautiful, crispy, crunchy, flavorful panko bread crumb! the fish is so flaky and tender. perfectly cooked! very fresh and tasty! breading as well is great and flavorful! the butter/garlic type aoli (did i spell that right?) is good too! great for dipping the fish in. green beans layered under the fish were tender and not over cooked.. i received a side of garlic spinach. and again, not over cooked. very tasty! nice garlic flavor. lastly-a toasted gluten free roll. very tasty and toasted perfecly!!!! im very, very satisfied! will go back again. but not for pasta. after all-their restaurant sign says, "WILDFIRE" STEAKS, CHOPS AND SEAFOOD. i think its best to stick with one of those three and not pasta. GREAT SAVE NOR! THANK YOU NOR FROM LINCOLNSHIRE. SINCERELY, SUSANNA.
(1)
O H.
What am I missing here? All these reviews were so positive. Went to lunch on a weekday with a friend. Service was fine but the food was awful. The bread which should have been sweet ( cornbread ) was spicy, the shrimp was dry and over cooked. The rice ugh tasted like it was left over and the coconut pie had more whip cream then pie with a crust that couldn't be cut with a knife. This isn't my first time there but is it my last.
(1)
Julie Y.
Never had a bad meal here. Always get the roasted scallop skewers, wildfire chopped salad with the dressing on the side, and sea scallops. which are always AMAZING!!!! Got the burger once and the salmon as well which were pretty good. The drinks are made well also and the service is always spectacular!
(5)
Crystal K.
Just ate here for dinner and it was very yummy! The restaurant was very crowded, but the wait only ended up being 30 minutes long which wasn't bad (my bf's iphone kept me entertained). We were seated at a booth which was my favorite seating, the waiter filled our glasses right away and we were served a complimentary loaf of bread, which was a tad small. We started off with an appetizer; fried crispy calamari. The calarmi had a nice zest to it after squeezing a lemon all over, there were 2 different sauces; ranch and cocktail. After the appetizer, I ordered the homemade vegetarian burger. The bottom bread was a bit soggy, which was understandable. The pickle tasted like they tried to make it, tasted more like a cucumber. The fries were nice and crispy. Overall, I would come again
(4)
Catia V.
Food was amazing and our server was absolutely a gem! She was friendly and attentive. We thoroughly enjoyed our experience
(4)
Aletta J.
Pros: consistently good food, service and fantastic coconut pie Cons: noisy and feel pressured to leave on a busy night Faves: macadamia crusted fish, chops, filet three ways, chopped salad and the beef and blue chees salad. See you on my birthday!
(4)
Sue T.
I've eaten at Wildfire in Schaumburg and Oak Brook several times. In general it's good, but this was the first time I tried it for lunch. I was pleased to see the variety of items on the lunch menu. Although a bit pricey for lunch, it's no worse than Weber Grill down the road, and has a lot more choices. It's better for a business lunch with a varied group of people. However, I'm giving it only two stars this time because the food didn't live up to the hype and price. Mea culpa - I ordered seafood in a non-seafood place. Coconut shrimp is a favorite. Unfortunately this dish consisted of a measly portion of six smallish shrimp. They were way overcooked -- chewy & dry. The dipping sauce didn't help as it was flat and too sweet. The side of broccoli was the basic steamed with butter thing. Companions at the table ordered a shrimp and pasta dish that was fairly average. The pumpkin bread pudding dessert didn't have much pumpkin flavor. I appreciated that the restaurant allowed us to order half portions of dessert, especially after I tasted it. If I'm going to spend the calories, I want it to be worth it. The service was friendly and efficient. Nice atmosphere too, but the total experience didn't justify the bill this time.
(2)
Jay S.
I was totally caught by surprise at this place. I expected it to be good, but it totally blew my expectations out of the water. I rate this place very high because the service of trying to set up a large party was amazing. So, it was my cousin's birthday and last minute as I was traveling up from Champaign back to Schaumburg we decided to invite a bunch of close friends to have dinner. I have heard of Wildfire before, but never really tried it. Now setting up a fairly large dinner last minute can be very hectic for both the organizer and the restaurant. Mind you this was on a Friday night too. So I made calls to friends to see who would go, and then I called Wildfire to tell them how many. At first I had 14 people go, then later 18, and then finally 21. I called Wildfire 4 times to change how many people would be going, and they were still very polite and nice. Very rare to get that nowadays. The manager was very accommodating and understood and it just was excellent service on their part. Now actually serving 21 people on a Friday night can be very hard, but again the one poor waitress who had us was very nice, upbeat, and helpful. The food was terrific. I ordered calamari for an appetizer and the petite Prime Rib. For the price, it completely blew me away. I was stuffed, the food tasted great, and the service was top notch. In addition, the setting was very classy and high-end with dark wood furnishings and yellow dim lighting to set the mood of fine dining. I ate there again and ordered the lobster bisque and petite prime rib for lunch two weeks later. Again, the service was excellent.
(4)
Brandie T.
The prime rib was great and the wait staff was good!! Definitely would return!!
(5)
Jennifer I.
I think it's pretty hard not to like Wildfire. It's your basic non-threatening, easy atmosphere, everyone can find something to eat here kind of place. It reminds me of some of the nicer restaurants I went to as a kid, which all seemed to offer dim lighting, dark wood, and a big menu. We went here for Restaurant Week, and we each got something different - short ribs, salmon, and prime rib to be exact. We all were happy with what we ordered. Unlike some restaurants that participated in Restaurant Week, Wildfire offered more than a couple options. I'm tellin' ya, this place is all about variety. I have visited the downtown (Erie St.) location twice, and both times ordered the nightly special. Thursday's special is duck - I love duck. It's way hard for me not to order it...I see it and start obsessing. Everything else on the menu ceases to exist. And I quite enjoyed the duck at Wildfire. If anyone wants to go to Wildfire on a Thursday.....call me. Last night (Monday) I tried their fried chicken special. I started out with a spinach salad which was everything a spinach salad should be...lots of bacon and hard boiled egg crumbles, and that warm bacon dressing that makes me glad to be a carnivore. I love it when a salad has that effect on me. I like that Wildfire lets you order a small or side salad...I don't want a pre-dinner salad so big that it fills me up. Not when I have fried chicken on the way! Speaking of...the chicken was pretty good - I was expecting chicken on the bone, but they served 4 boneless fried chicken cutlets - like a chicken schnitzel. It was tasty and I am more than happy to inhale my leftovers, but it wasn't what I was expecting. The mac and cheese that came with it was delish, as was the key lime pie I ended my meal with. If I am ever at Wildfire on a Monday, I probably wouldn't get the fried chicken again, but it's not like there was anything wrong with it. Unless I was craving it, I'd just rather try something else. A word of warning re: the Schaumburg location - the parking lot is too small to accommodate the weekend dinner crowd. They have valet for a nominal fee (I think it was $4) but come on, free parking is one of the draws to suburban dining. We circled the lot for 10-15 minutes before catching someone pulling out. Sheesh.
(4)
Emmanuel F.
We had a large party and we got a private room with a set menu, so didn't get to choose our own main courses. However, the salad and the mash potatoes were delicious. Oh yeah, and can't forget the key lime pie. Just the right amount of tartness and crumbling pie crust. I wouldn't mind going back to try some of the other main courses to see if there is something I would like better. And maybe some of the wine.
(4)
John M.
We have been to Wildfire twice now. Each time the food was excellent. The last time we went there was 5 of us. The two loaves of onion bread they brought us was gone in minutes! 3 of us had the 8oz prime rib, 1 had the steak sandwich and 1 had the prime rib sandwich. Two sides of mac and cheese were ordered to split between us. Everyone was happy with their meal. We split 2 desserts. We got a small apple pie with ice cream and a sampler. The sampler had a small key lime pie, some of the snickers ice cream sandwich and a small piece of triple layer chocolate cake. I love key lime pie but wasn't thrilled with this one. My niece thought it tasted funny too. Everything else was great. We went early on a Sunday afternoon and it was still pretty full. I was able to find parking in the back of the lot, but for dinner you will probably have to use the valet as the lot is PACKED. It's only $5 so it's not that big of a deal. We will definitely be coming back again!
(5)
Elizabeth T.
Went to Wildfire on a Friday night. Ho hum. Food - Average. Service - Average. Price - OVERpriced. 1) Good - Valet available but can find parking towards the back of the lot. 2) If you have a big party, they'll only seat you if all of you have arrived. 3) Good - Bread offered as soon as you sit down. 4) Average service. Touch & go. Sometimes they refilled our drinks ASAP, sometimes, we had to flag down a waiter/waitress for drinks & condiments. 5) Average bland food. Overpriced. I thought I was going to be blown away but I tasted better at a cheaper price. I had the teriyaki chicken. Huge portion but bland. You can choose a side (very small portion) and that's pretty much all you get. No veggies. Dessert (cookie w/ vanilla ice cream) was huge and very rich! Not exactly a "MUST GO". You can get better food somewhere else.
(2)
Nicole L.
So it's been five years since I last ate at Wildfire but I was back recently for a farewell lunch for a coworker. I ordered the filet medallion duo where you choose your toppings for each 3 oz filet. I got the blue cheese and parmesan. Both were very tasty, but what was weird is I asked for my steak prepared medium and one of the filets was well done which made it not as tasty as the other. Overall, however, the steak was much better than the last time I ate here. The mashed potatoes, as always, were delicious. For dessert I shared the "ice cream sandwich" with a coworker which is really good - made with dense brownies for the outside and Snickers ice cream for the inside. Very filling. I still wouldn't come here on my own, I think, due to the price and the fact they never seem to prepare the steak as requested, but it's at least much better than five years ago.
(4)
Mary B.
I go here probably once a month with my mom for martini flights! I think that is the greatest part of it! I've only been there once for an actual meal, which was just okay. But I went a long time ago for their dinner meal so maybe it's different now. Now whenever I go, my mom and I usually sit in the bar during happy hour and have martini flights and half off appetizers. The appetizers are really good. We always get the chicken and portabella mushroom skewer and the artichoke dip. Both are so amazing. We've also had the goat cheese appetizer too. Also nummy! The staff members are always very friendly too. We've had a girl there a few times and she always remembers us and chats with us about things. Really personable! If you like martini's, definitely hit it up for the flight if nothing else. They are really really good. My favorite is the raspberry martini and the stormy night. I'll have to try out their dinner food again too... but only if I have a gift card, it's pretty pricy during the regular hours which is why we hit up half off appetizers in the bar (4-6).
(4)
Diane M.
This place has a nice romantic atmosphere. Our waitress was great and extremely attentive. I had scallops which were pretty good and another person in my party had steak which I swear he can't stop talking about. It was 3 mini steaks with 3 different sauces that you get to choose. They looked great but I didn't try them. The place is a little pricey but worth it. I will definitely be stopping by again the next time I'm in the Chicago area.
(5)
David B.
prime rib, prime rib, prime rib. really good 4 star prime rib. i haven't had better prime rib, but im still looking so 4 stars.
(4)
Meghan C.
I have lived in the Schaumburg area for a few years now and have finally had the pleasure of dining at Wildfire. From the street it never looks all that busy, but boy was I wrong. They were hoppin'! It pays to be patient when it comes to parking. Expect to drive around for at least 5-10 minutes for a parking spot, or just go with the valet, if you don't want to wait. It was about a 45 minute wait for the dining room, but we ate at the bar and had almost immediate service. Our waitress took a little bit longer than I expected to get the drinks and food, but I gave her the benefit of the doubt because it was super-busy. The wait for the food to come was about average, but totally worth the wait. The calamari was delectable, but the mussels not so much. They were a meaty, and the sauce was a bit thick. Some may like it, but it was not for me. My steak was perfect and was soooo tender. I was able to cut through it like butter. I had no room for dessert, but what our table neighbors had looked delicious, and I'm sure it was. I was a little disappointed that our waitress forgot my aunt's second glass of wine, but she made up for it by taking it off the bill, and giving it to us anyway. (I've waited tables before, so like I said before, we gave her benefit of the doubt). My advice to you would be to make reservations, don't eat the mussels, and save room for dessert.
(4)
Carol K.
My husband and I have been known to "default" to Wildfire when we don't know where we want to eat. I believe this is because of the spot-on consistency of both their food and service. You know exactly what you're going to get when you eat here. Attentive, personal service, quality meats, LOTS of flavor. I am completely obsessed with their braised short rib plate - I've ordered it without even looking at the menu the last two times we visited. For once, I wish the portion was LARGER because I could eat 2 pounds of that short rib. My husband always goes for a fat steak with a crust (usually blue cheese) on top. The cheddar stuffed, twice-baked potato should not be missed. I also appreciate their variety of desserts - a little something for everyone, and you can even get half orders for people who just want a small bite of something sweet. Maybe the best part of Wildfire? You can make reservations online - even right here on the Yelp website! It's a no-brainer.
(4)
Jacob D.
My wife and I decided to go to a steak house and Wildfire was one of the few open at the time (they open early compared to Sam and Harry's and other steakhouses in the area). I have never had a bad experience here although this is not my favorite steak place. I had the beef wellington and my wife had the petite fillet. The meat was prepared perfectly (as usual) and the wine was great! The crab stuffed mushroom caps were delicious, I definitely recommend ordering them as an appetizer! The place does not offer the same quality and taste of steak as Gibson's or Capital Grille but it's still a worthwhile stop when you want to have a great steak and enjoy yourself. The prices are not cheap but they are not expensive either. Expect to leave about $120-150 for two (with drinks / wine). Overall I believe Wildfire offers great food at great prices.
(5)
Donna R.
BEST STEAKS EVER Always have a pleasant time here. Meat is always wonderfully prepared. Mashed potatoes are always delicous. Just go here :)
(5)
Jamie M.
So let's just start off by saying I like Wildfire. It seems to be the kind of place that when vendors want to buy dinner, they choose a local Wildfire. Maybe it's because they are consistently good. I know I've been to 3 different ones and the food has been good. We chose Wildfire on a spur of the moment because the restaurant we were planning on must have had a fire - 3 trucks in front of the building and everyone outside. So we headed to Wildfire 3 blocks away. We got there are 815 on a Satruday night and were told a 30 minute wait was ahead of us. That is about what I would expect for no reservations, no call-ahead. We managed to grab a seat by the bar, which was packed with a mixture of folks waiting for tables and people eating at the bar. I got a Fat Tire on draft, Kelly got an iced tea, and Pam got a Bloody Mary, which she thought was excellent. Sure enough, the buzzer went off 28 minutes into our wait. They told us to grab our drink and follow them, and a bartender came to our table a couple minutes later to settle up. I threw 2 $20 bill in for a $34 tab, and I guess they just assumed I wanted to tip $6 on it. Have to admit I thought that was a little presumptuous, but I let it slide. Our waitress was super nice,and the fresh bread was delicious. Some sort of a mini onion load and a mini pumpernickel. Yum! I ordered a special of ribeye and scallops. The waitress pointed out it was a thin cut, and that was fine by me. Pam got the fillet wellington, and Kelly went with a chicken dish with an arugula salad on top of it. We also got a small Wildfire chop salad to split - holy crud the small could have fed 5-6 easy! Everything came out promptly, even given the place was packed. Families and couples all over and still it didn't seem overly load. Good accoustic design I think. My ribeye was cooked perfectly and seasoned just right, but my scallops were just overdone, but not by a lot. Kelly loved her salad / chicken, and Pam was in heaven with her wellington. Of everything on the table, I think we also agreed that Pam's side of Au gratin potatoes was the best. Wow! Overall, I really enjoy Wildfire. If it wasn't for my scallops, which were still good even overdone, I would have given it a 5 stars. Definately recommend the au gratin!
(4)
Daniel C.
One in the party lives in western suburbs so we opt for this place instead of downtown. Only one guy out of seven went with fish. The rest of us got what we came here for, steak. The wine was a Ravenswood Lodi zin. A middle of the road selection that didn't break the bank. We started with calamari and mussel. As usual, I picked off all the tentacles. My medium rare New York strip was more of a medium. Probably was left sitting waiting on other orders on our table. The after dinner single malt and port list was not long but had a Balvenie and Graham's 20 years so we were satisfied.
(3)
Tim C.
Enjoyed the 22oz prime rib. The horseradish sauce eased out the protein overload feeling. Most definitely appreciated the fast service, but would have enjoyed more friendliness from our server. Overall great place for impatient and hungry cavemen like me.
(4)
T T.
Great food Great service, friendly staff Great menu selection Very comfortable seating, nice interior Overpriced drinks 6-7 $ for a draft :-(
(4)
Barman S.
This is one of the better steak houses out there in Chicago suburb. It's a little bit expensive, but not as expensive as some high class steak restaurants that aren't necessarily better. So, if I want to eat a good steak, I'd rather go here. My favorite is Horseradish Cruster Filet (medium) and Tuna Steak Teriyaki (medium rare). Yummm... Menu (9/10) This is a steak restaurant, so you can't really find anything but steak and some seafood offerings. But as far as steak is concerned, they're pretty creative and you will find dishes that you can't find anywhere else. Price (9/10) For a good steak restaurant, this is not expensive, especially since the side dishes aren't a'la carte. If you order a dinner menu, you'll get a side dish. And as far as side dish is concerned, I always order au gratin potatoes. Ambiance (7/10) The restaurant layout is nice and clean, but the distance between tables is too close for my taste. If you're a bit large and have to sit a little further from your table, your chair may bump into someone behind you. It's a little noisy as well. Service (7/10) I've never seen any other steak restaurant to be so packed every night. As a result, the waiters and waitresses have to work extra hard to attend to all their customers' needs. So, you may feel a little bit ignored from time to time. Can be improved for sure, probably by hiring more people. Location (9/10) It's about 10-15 minute high way drive without traffic. With traffic, it's more like a 20 minute high way drive. That's not bad at all. Overall score: 8/10
(4)
Steve m.
Wildfire is a good place to go every now and then, but if you make it a habit, it can be expensive. Overall, the food is excellent (sans the burger, which is flavorless and does not have any char). I'd recommend the steaks, ribs, chicken and their bisque. Service is usually quite good and the atmosphere is nice enough so that you can hear the other person speaking without being drowned out by music or loud conversations. Definitely a great alternative to Weber Grill, which is very bad these days.
(4)
Beverly W.
Love the salmon, filet migon, prime rib. Best wild rice ever! My husband loves the wood fire chicken. Can't beat this place. NO parmesan encrusted Halibut this year though. Many excuses why they did not have it. No excuse good enough, since many restaurants had it and it was good. The onion bread is great and the best around. Service is always great. Can get very busy and loud is the only downfall of the restaurant. Highly recommend. PLEASE GET THE HALIBUT NEXT YEAR, MISS IT! Try the Cheddar baked potatoe, awesome!
(5)
Janet B.
We had Thanksgiving here for the first time a few days ago. What a wonderful experience. The menu offered a few choices per course, and everything we chose was well prepared. Highlights were the Wildorf salad and the pumpkin pie. The prime rib and turkey were also excellent, of course. Melissa, our server, was pleasant and attentive. We couldn't have asked for a better time. We've enjoyed this place before for "regular" nights out, but I just had to give them credit for a great holiday meal.
(5)
Carol Y.
I personally prefer Wildfire over other places such as Mortons. I have eaten at 3 different locations and have never been disappointed by the food. One location seems to be lacking some customer service but not this one. My bestie and I went here for a girls night out. I had 2 "lettuce" gift cards and her and I were both feeling a little down with boy trouble so I took her on a "date." I took a crap shoot and attempted to make a last minute reservation on a Saturday night through open table and luck was on my side. An available reservation at 6:30. We were seated right away in a huge booth. Immediately, we ordered martinis. She had the stormy nigh anf I chose the key lime. Botht were incredible. At $10 each, they are a little expensive but worth every penny. I enjoyed to lobster bisque but I can't remember her choice. (she's not into seafood). I had the parm crusted strip, which has been my favorite ever since I can remember. She chose the filet mingon. Both were cooked perfectly and delicious. For dessert we had the chocolate pie. Totally for all was about $120 and after giftcards and tip, $40 out of pocket. A steal for such great food.
(5)
Bart H.
This is one of my favorite places. It is a great place to go with family or a date. No let me say this is not the best steakhouse around. If you are looking for a great porterhouse or ribeye this is not where I would send you, but it also will not cost as much as Morton's or Gibson's. They are more known for their petite filets with different crusts which I myself am not a fan of either, but everyone else that I have seen order it has been very happy. The Saturday night special is what you want to order, it is one of my favorite dishes anywhere right now, it is there beef wellington. It is just fantastic, I have had it on multiple occasions and every time the beef has been perfectly medium rare, the pastry is just right, the mushrooms inside are tender, and the sauce with it is just perfect. I also highly recommend the braised short rib ravioli; I think it is one of the best appetizers anywhere. The chopped salad is fantastic, and all of the fish items I have had are great as well. Ambiance is a 10, kind of dark but in a good way and they have a great bar area. The booths that overlook the rest of the dining room are a great choice if you can grab one. The martini flight is a good way to go for some variety, but I am a scotch man myself. If you are looking for a classy fun place that won't let you down this is a great choice. Oh yes and they take reservations which I highly recommend. I have seen a 1.5+ hour wait on a Saturday at 8, but if you call on the Monday before and make a reservation they will have a table waiting for you when you arrive.
(5)
Joey K.
Tired of getting poor service here. Food is always good as expected...first visit here and the waitress poured some of our wine into the wine chiller accidentally, laughing and claiming it had been a long night for her...second visit our waiter didnt check on us once after we recieved our entrees...we had to flag down a busboy to get our waiter..waiter then claimed he had a large party that needed dividing up of the checks, etc (i would think waiters are capable of dealing with large parties when working at a decent restaurant). Also, our appetizer took forever to come out we thought they forgot to put in the order. Overall, food was good but the poor service, once again, degraded the dining experience. Will try to avoid this Schaumburg location in the future.
(2)
Ann W.
I am actually surprised at all of the higher ratings for this restaurant. First off, Wildfire is a small chain of restaurants in the Chicagoland area plus one in Minneapolis. I went here on a Wednesday night around 7pm. Normally around Denver, restaurants are that busy during the workweek. I get there and can't find a parking space! I finally found one after driving around the lot a couple times. That is absolutely ridiculous! There was a 30-minute wait for the dining room (I was dining solo). It's full-service in the bar though. 4 people managed to get up when I walked in, so I snagged a seat right away. The bartender was very helpful and took my pager back to the hostess. To set up my expectations based from the menu, I thought this place would rival J. Alexander's. Boy, was I wrong! Here's what I ate and my thoughts on each item. Fresh Onion Bread - this was probably the best part of the meal! Love the minced onions baked into the top of it. Soft and warm. Chicken & Portabello skewers for an appetizer - this came with 2 skewers. The chicken tasted like it was grilled and possibly marinated too. There were big pieces of portabello mushrooms in between each piece of moist, tender chicken. Decent appetizer - not worth the price of $8 or $9 though. Macaroni & Cheese - made with spiral pasta and breadcrumbs on top. They must have put it under the broiler to crisp up the top. I thought it tasted a bit dry. Definitely not creamy enough for my taste. Stay away from this side dish. It's also a small serving if someone is just ordering side dishes for their meal. Broccoli - decent. You really can't screw up vegetables, unless you serve frozen (would have been horrible) or canned (which in this case would never happen, because broccoli is never canned). They give you a pretty good amount. You also get some sort of oil or sauce - not sure what it is. I didn't use it. Mashed potatoes - they were made fresh because there were pieces of potato mixed in them. Not the best mashed potatoes I've ever had, but certainly not the worst. Not much flavor though. Overall, I think this place is weak on the seasonings. The flavors just didn't pop, but maybe I should have ordered an entree. When I go to J. Alexanders, I get their "Not Your Ordinary Mac & Cheese", mashed potatoes, and broccoli. They serve huge portions - enough for me to take half of each home and have another meal! Plus J. Alexander's is slightly less expensive than Wildfire. If I came back to the Chicagoland area, I wouldn't go back to this place. Unfortunately, it doesn't matter because they obviously have quite the customer-base to have a 30-45 minute wait during the workweek for dinner. I think people need to get out more and experience some other restaurants.
(3)
Diana V.
This place does not disappoint.... The food and service is consistently excellent. One of my favorite restaurants.
(5)
Aaron K.
Today Jimmy and I ate at the wildfire bar. Leo, as always was amazing. Service was fast, polite and professional. We also saw Bob Rohrmann, that was cool. My steak was fantastic and were were in and out in 45 min. I highly recommend sitting with Leo at the bar. We will be back for sure.
(5)
Ling L.
I've been wanting to come to Wildfire since moving here. The beau had been here numerous times for business dinners, and never felt compelled to return, in spite of my chiding until .... our friend's birthday. What a letdown. Maybe it's all the high expectation. Don't get me wrong, the mini medallions, breads, sides and especially keylime pie were great. But I could also get the same quality steaks and food at considerably lower cost elsewhere. The restaurant crams too many tables too closely. The stadium booth seating is disconcerting. I find myself talking so loudly that I worry if our conversations could be heard the next tables over. I won't be going back anytime soon.
(2)
Beth G.
Two Wildfire filet mignon dinners in September, both on someone else's dime. Gosh, but life is good!
(5)
Tad S.
Great food. I ordered the halibut. Big portion of fish and side! Nice atmosphere. Part of the "Lettuce Entertain You" company. They always have consistent quality food and service. Will be back, if back in the Schaum anytime soon.
(4)
Rahshonda K.
This was my first time going to Wildfire and I will definitely go again!!! It was busy and there was a wait so if you make a reservation they seat you in less than five minutes. Our waitress was fantastic...she knew the specials and when we placed our order she suggested wines to go with our food and was able to describe the taste of each wine suggested. The atmosphere was energetic and the dining room it self has a dark romantic feel to it even though i was there with friends it was still nice. The steak didn't need any sauce it was excellent and full of flavor. The desserts were awesome the creme brulee was not super sweet and that made it even more satisfying. I cant wait to go back!!!
(5)
Rob L.
Full Disclosure: I worked at this location when it first opened for just over a year. And I still enjoy dining there even as I recognize less and less people. It's Lettuce Entertain You in all its glory - open kitchen, fun, big, etc. Describing the dessert tray was always my favorite part. Something for everyone: snickers ice cream sandwich, key lime pie, sorbet, and many more. (The sorbet goes on and off the menu.) I like the different crusts you can get on your steak. The filet trio is not the best bang for your buck, but it allows you to try 3 different crusts on a good cut of meat. Is this the best-ever-steakhouse-of-all-time? No. But it's a great place to go with a group of friends or on a date. When making your reservation, tell them you're celebrating a birthday or anniversary and you'll get a complimentary mini chocolate flourless cake with a small scoop of ice cream. Outdoor seating in the summer, but it's next to the parking lot. I don't recommend it.
(5)
Helen M.
This is our favorite place to go. We generally save it for special occasions. My husband favors the ribeye with the horseradish topping and I love everthing (except the horseradish which is so strong it makes me cry... seriously). The waitstaff is excellent, the drinks are strong, and the ambience is calming. What else can you ask for?
(5)
Linda C.
I have been a regular customer of Wild fire for many years at least 6 times or more a year, mostly at the Oakbrook location. I was very excited to visit the Schaumburg location this week with my best friend, who also enjoys Wildfire. However, we were sorely disappointed in the recent (?) recipe changes to two of our favorite items: 1. The appetizer, "Spinach and Artichoke Fondue with garlic Toast Points. It was awful. When I asked the very nice waiter why they changed the recipe from a really good original spinach and artichoke dip to a gob of spinach, melted cheese, and a few artichoke bits with NO taste, the nice waiter agreed that he hated the change also, did not understand why they changed it, and hoped they would change it back to the original. We, (my friend and I) agreed.... 2. The "House Salad Bowl".... Celery was never, to our knowledge, listed as a main feature of this (used to be) wonderful salad. Ummm, it was hearts of palm that gave it a great tang, NOT celery! While I realize The economy is horrid, why would an established Lettuce Entertain You restaurant like Wildfire, eliminate tried and true recipes that keep customers like my friend and I, (not to mention my husband and I) coming back for our favorites?? They certainly did not reduce the price, and our main entree was just O.K. Not an experience we remember at all. What a shame. However, I would like to thank the waiter we had that day (Nov. 9th 2011, at about 2:15pm), for his excellent service, and honesty.
(2)
David M.
I've eaten at Wildfire in Schaumburg several times now. The food is consistently good. The chopped salad is excellent and always a good choice. While the steaks and chops are supposed to be the important course, the desserts really shine. Try the key lime pie for a really good finish to your meal. The chocolate cake will make any chocoholic ecstastic. While the food is very good, service can be a bit slow. So if you are in a hurry, this is not the place for you. I've had large group dinners here as well, and the menu works well for that purpose.
(4)
Asheley B.
I love this place! Drink of choice: Margarita! YUMMMMM! I love the individual salad with thousand island. For my meal: coconut shrimp with mashed potatoes. Dessert: Key Lime Pie Hubby gets the ribs or the peppercorn steak. Which lately "dies" over the perfect peppercorn steak. Hubby used to love the lava cake. Still have many laughs from when we didn't see it a while back and the waiter said "It wasn't in season." I guess chocolate is grown in between watermelons and strawberries! Try Wildfire. You will enjoy it! If it worked for me... it can work for you!
(5)
Jef B.
We ate here Saturday night before seeing Dave Attell at The Improv. This was a great dining experience. The service was friendly and uber-professional, the ambience and spacious dining area made the whole experience such a pleasure. Deb had the Filet Mignon Wellington; I had the Filet crusted horseradish. We were amused to the see the same service cues from our waiter that we have seen at other Lettuce Entertain You restaurants. They really have the quality service thing nailed. We were seated a tad close to one of the entrances to the kitchen, that is the only thing we could complain about. However it probably facilitated more frequent visits to our table by our waiter so no harm.
(5)
Kayee I.
I'm just so used to going to the Chicago location of Wildfire that it was almost an oddity... like stepping into a parallel universe when our party walked into Wildfire-Schaumburg. The decor is just as beautiful and not nearly as bustling as it's sister location, but the food is just as good. We started off with the combo complimentary bread tray with a petite loaf of rye raisin-nut bread and what I believe to be an onion and garlic sweet bread. Both are equally delish. I actually tried the Filet Medallion Trio, per the recommendation of our Wildfire-Chicago server from the other night. The entree comes with three 3-oz. filet medallions with a choice of three different crusts (there are about 6 crusts to choose from) and a side of red skin mashed potatoes. I selected the horseradish, blue cheese and bernaise toppings. The medallions were so fragrant and succulent... were cooked to my satisfaction (medium rare) and almost too big of a portion to finish eating in one sitting, but I managed... of course I had to skip dessert or I would have probably exploded. Service was good.
(4)
Pandora P.
Love the food, everything we've tried is good. Atmosphere is nice. Can this really be a Lettuce Entertain You restaurant?!? We have only been to this location for lunch but, we've never had to wait for a table. Servers are pleasant but, occasionally the food is on the slow side which is why they are only getting 4 stars.
(4)
Jessica C.
Food is sooo yummy here! Came here not too long ago for someone's birthday party with about 10 guests total. We got a little private party room....I'm not sure if it costs extra or anything though. The party room was really great since there were a couple of little kids here (not mine thank goodness...haha), and it's always nice to not bother/annoy other people in the restaurant, plus the parents got to eat and keep an eye on them. :) So everything turned out great. Food was fantastic, servers were super and so was the coffee. :)
(5)
Tony L.
We had a group of 15 (4 children and 11 adults) on the Saturday before Mothers Day and the place was pretty packed. Lots of people, we didn't have to wait too long once our whole party arrived. We were placed in a backroom with other large parties and had 2 of the staff attending to us. They were pretty attentive and moved things along pretty well. We ordered some appetizers (wood smoked crab cakes, portabello mushrooms, a goat cheese and mix greens salad and some goat cheese dish that I forgot the name of) that were very good. The goat cheese salad was very good, I was surprised at how flavorful the salad was with the peppers and zucchini and mixed greens were. The crab cakes were pretty good and the portabello mushrooms with spinach were very strong, my wife didn't like them but I thought they were tasty. For my dinner I ordered the lamb porterhouse chops with broccoli. I should have ordered the mashed potatoes instead of the broccoli, but the lamb chops were OK, on the small side, but you can't expect huge chops from a lamb. The lamb chops were kind of tough but I think that's because of the small cut and the lamb meat itself. Overall, I think you'd probably get a better experience during the week when the cooks aren't rushed to get so many food plates out on a busy weekend. I'd probably give this place another chance and try the fish. My mother had the salmon and my brother in law had the macadamia encrusted halibut which he said was pretty awesome.
(3)
Neil R.
This place is not bad at all. The place is always packed with people waiting for tables if they did not reserve ahead of time. We had a party of 11 for 5:30pm reservations and received one of the small private rooms. I prefer to be in the normal dining area to people watch but the private room was nice and fit all with room to spare. The waitress was very friendly and knowledgeable of their menu and different types of sauces. Well I got there about 20 minutes late and picked their special which was 3 pieces of filet mignon with 3 different toppings (horse raddish, garlic, XXXX) totally forgot the last one. I asked for medium rare but it was more medium than rare. I probably should have asked for rare. My side was broccoli which was ok. Overall I wasn't too impressed with the filet mignon, id give it a 3.5/5 stars. Also had soup which I give 5/5 stars it was sometype of shrimp cream soup? Calamari was ok as well but nothing special. The desserts on the other hand were great. Between 11 of us we choose 3-4 different desserts ranging from ice cream on top of cookies, peanut butter cake, ice cream on top of fruits and cereal, and banana coconut pie. Sorry I dont recall the names. The icecream with cookies and banana cocunut pie topped my list. Then peanut butter cake and ice cream on top of fruits and cereal. Id consider Wildfire again but if you want a quiet dining experience, Wildfire is not the place for you. It is relatively loud and the wait seems to be long. The bar was very busy and was almost shoulder to shoulder. I give it 3.5 stars but rounded up to 4. I am sure if I went again, ill enjoy it more the second time around.
(4)
Carol B.
Wildfire is usually one of my favorite restaurants and my Mom, Sister and I made reservations there for Thanksgiving for the 3 of us (which I made at least a month or more ahead of time). My Dad died in May so this was our first Thanksgiving without him. My sister is dating someone but decided not to invite him b/c it might have been a sad Thanksgiving. However, I met someone in October and he wanted to come and I wanted him to come, so my sister decided to invite her boyfriend too. Alas, when I called Wildfire to change the reservation to 5 people, I was told they could not do it. I got a lot of explanations about tables and booths and the number of people and crowds, etc. I was offered other times of 12:00 and 7:00, but my sister's boyfriend was visiting his mother in a nursing home early in the day and then they were going to a friend's house later that night. Seriously, if I owned a restaurant and someone wanted to add 2 (that's 2, not 20) people to their reservation, my response would be, "we'll make it work." So sadly we couldn't go to our favorite restaurant on Thanksgiving. We ended up going to Rosebud across the street and it was delightful. Obviously I do not own a restaurant or am in the restaurant business, but again, for a special holiday where family is trying to get together, my response would have been "we'll make it work."
(2)
Booda B.
Wildfire - Schaumburg is a great place to have dinner with people you don't really want to have dinner with (think extended in-laws or your aunt's friends from out of town). The dining room is incredibly loud, making conversation difficult if not impossible, and there is nothing on the menu that will either wow you or frighten the insipid tastes of your dining companions. They do a great presentation on everything, but the food and service don't quite live up to the appearances. Serving the spinach and artichoke dip in a little fondue pot is clever, but it's still the same stuff you get at TGI Friday's. Ribs and steaks are good if not mind-blowing (and occasionally charred) but reasonably priced. In sharing entrees and sides with two other people, the only thing that made me say, "Hey, this is really good!" was a side of creamed spinach. The portion sizes are generous though. It's easy to spend too much money here on an experience that is largely forgettable.
(3)
Rachel C.
Wildfire is a great. They really know how to make a steak perfect. My hubby and I have learned our lesson with the wait for a table, so we tend to get in there for an early dinner (around 4:30, no wait at all, perfect). Otherwise, make reservations or prepare to wait for a good hour before you get seated. I've figured out that my favorite dish is the Filet Mignon Wellington. It's a special and only served on Saturdays. But man oh man, it's so good. My husband loves their Macademia Encrusted Halibut. They have a HUGE cheddar twice baked potatoe which is a meal on it's own. I have no preference in location. I've been to this one and the one in Lincolnshire and had the same experiences. We haven't had problems with the staff, I find them to be great waiters and waitresses and pretty professional. I love how they stuff you up full of fresh baked bread so when your food comes you aren't hungry anymore. I really need to learn better self control.
(4)
April D.
Wildfire served me the best filet I've ever had. Service was excellent durning our visit. The restaurant is a bit loud and hard to hear at a table of four but otherwise it was a nice experience.
(4)
Megan W.
If you are looking for a quiet romantic place to take a date, then this is definitely not your place. The tables seemed close together and it felt like we were sitting on top of other tables. The spinach salad with blue cheese and bacon is very good. We were there on a Saturday and their special that evening was the beef wellington. It was quite tasty. My boyfriend had the filet trio which is always good option. Our waitress was attentive and responsive to our needs. This is a solid four star restaurant.
(4)
Matthew S.
Great food and atmosphere. It may seem expensive but you get the same level of quality food at a cheaper price than the higher end Steakhouses in the area
(5)
Christine O.
D.E.L.I.C.I.O.U.S. Everything is awesome, (drinks too). Enough said.
(5)
Christopher B.
Impeccable service, great atmosphere, great steaks, and nice drink selection. Felt like I was in a club in Casablanca back in the forties. I will be back for sure!
(5)
Simon L.
Business led me to Schaumburg and I found myself at Wildfire two nights in a row so my review is based on two rather than just one meal. Wildfire is your typical steakhouse run for business travelers with a menu of "aged" steaks. The restaurant itself is very nice and lends itself to a good business meal. However, the reality is that the food is relatively mediocre. Sure, the steaks beat what you get at a random non-specialized restaurant but they weren't amazing. Ribeye - I ordered mine rare and it was overcooked. Perhaps because of that, it resulted in meat that was too tough. It also contained too many tendons. Honey Mustard Ribs - They tasted good but the meat wasn't exactly fall off your bone. Closer to ESPNZone than Texas or Atlanta perfect. I also tried the stuffed shrimp and that was okay but again, nothing great. I will commend them for having a pretty nice wine list. I had a good time but it's not the first place I'd go again if I were visiting town.
(3)
Joe B.
Hmm yummy... mustard crusted chicken sandwich.. very delicious. We went for a lunch meeting during the week where it is super loud - but the food was delicious and the server was excellent. I will definitely go back and see what their dinner menu is about!
(4)
Kamila T.
So this was my 2nd visit to Wildfire and mmm mmm delicious. I had the filet migion wellington which melted in my mouth, it was so perfectly cooked - I have to know how they do that! The potatos au grain were ok, and the steamed snap peas was delicious. My dirty martini with blue cheese olives really topped off the visit - pefection at its best! For dessert we had the cheesecake with berries - average at best.
(5)
Melissa B.
One of my all time favorite restaurants. I'm not a big meat eater but they have a variety of yummy fish dishes I enjoy, especially those scallops, which I enjoy almost every time with a huge gooey sweet potato! The warm molten chocolate cake is to die for when they have it (although they do tend to rotate their desserts). Great coffee to end the meal too. To me this place is kid friendly if you have GOOD kids, which usually equals older, at least age 7 I'd say. My 8 year old son enjoys this restaurant very much, and they do have kid's meals. I tasted his ribs which were superb! This place is a very fast paced, crowded, loud, and mostly adult establishment so I could see kids getting bored here. A word to the wise- make reservations! This place is ALWAYS jam packed at dinner time. Great customer service as well- I had a minor complaint which the owner addressed, and made sure I was a happy, satisfied, repeat customer!
(5)
Joshua M.
Wildfire is a touch overrated in my opinion, but you can definitely have yourself a decent steak here. What irks me a little is that the "crusts" for the steaks, and the sides are all extra. What happened to the extra value meal America? Other than that for a suburban chain steak joint it's pretty good.
(4)
John R.
My wife and I ate here for the first time about 3 weeks ago. I had a Let Us Ent. U gift card and had heard good things about Wildfire. The night, honestly, was like a comedy of Errors. Almost anything that could go wrong did. We walk in at 6:30 with-out reservations and are told it will be 50-60 minutes at least. Ok we are fine with that, we were on a rare date night and that we would be fine waiting in the bar for a table. they give me a beeper and send us into the bar. we find one table, just opening and we sit. We have to flag down a waitress about 5 minutes later, none even came into the room. We let her know we'd like drinks, and an App, but are waiting for a table. She wants us to eat in the bar. No thanks! We place our order (drinks and App) fine and get our drinks quickly. Shortly after the beeper goes off. What, that 50+ minute wait took less then 10. Although not a problem, still awkward, right. We would not have settled into the bar if it would just be a 10 minute wait. Again, we have to flag down the bar waitress, no were to be found? Once we do, our appetizer order was never put in. Um, k... :( She was able to move our drinks to our Dinner bill. Once seated, it takes another 5+ minutes to have a waitress come by, but we could see her chit-chatting with a hostess in the back. :( At the table the waitress is mumbling everything, really hard to hear. Mumbling through the specials menu, with look on her face like if she has to read this one more time she, well will be bothered by it... I had to ask her to repeat one I was interested in, because I couldn't hear her. She comes back to take are order. I ask if the Bone in Filet has any marrow. You'd have thought I asked a complex math problem, with her blank stare (this is a steak house, isn't it???) -It doesn't. yeah, ok... I order the nice 'bone in' filet anyway and the wife ordered the regular filet, with Horseradish encrusting. After another LONG wait we get our food (the waitress did stop by and say it would be up in few minutes.) The wife's MR Filet was M-Well and just had a dollop of horseradish sauce on top. (that is not 'encrusted') although they say it is... really? They quickly remade hers and they were nice Steaks. When the busboy came to clear the table, he dumped my wife's plate on her purse. (told you a lot went wrong) The manager nicely came over and offered dry cleaning, no other conversation, or greeting, or how was your meal it. He looked in his early 20's and not very confident in what he was doing. So, a crazy meal, for what is supposed to be such a nice place (and is priced like one...) It seemd like they were all 'phoning it in' that night. Lastly, while we were eating, they set up and took down two large table's, at least 2-3 times. Each time, someone else pointing how it should go. bah. we will not be back.. Big Bowl is more our kind of Place i guess.
(2)
Nick S.
I love this place; not too upscale and not too casual. The room always has energy. The service has lasted the test of time, I've eaten there so many times. Above all, their Horse Radish Encrusted steaks are to die for. I dream about them. If you have the option and your party isn't too big, request a booth. It's much more enjoyable. This place gets real busy on the weekends.
(5)
Emily C.
You walk in the doors to Wildfire, you're going to feel like you stepped in the door to the 40s or 50s. The place is the Dean Martin of steakhouses; its amiabce is that of old-school class and elegance. I almost expect all the men at this restaurant to be wearing hats and suits, and I kind of feel weird going there unless I'm a little dressed up. This place will serve you excellent food and drink from the second you sit down. Their wine flights are awesome, ditto the martini flight. Even the bread they sit on the table for you is somewhat addictive, especially the onion loaf, and always warm as if it was just pulled from the oven minutes before hitting your table. The portions are big, and what you're eating is great by standard. The chop salad here is excellent (try subbing the garlic vinagrette for the one they have on the menu - you won't be disappointed), and their steaks get huge raves. However, I can't in good conscience write this review without calling your attention to the swordfish london broil. This is the most sumptuous thing on their menu; the swordfish is broiled to perfection in a sort of balsamic glaze that sort of encrusts the chicken, and it's topped with balsamic tomatoes and carmelized onions as well as fresh basil. It's to-die-for, especially paired with their white cheddar au gratin or cheddar twice baked potatoes. So if by some chance you have room when you're done gorging on whatever you got off the menu, they're gonna bring you a dessert tray that is extremely difficult to pass up. Their berry crisp and chocolate flourless cake are incredible. The place is pricey, but you get what you pay for - great food at a restaurant with attentive service and good style. So save up your money and dine happy.
(5)
Sean O.
Damn good steaks. The Booze wasn't cheap - $20 for a Martini and Beer. Did I mention damn good steak? It was. Used opentable.com for the reservation, mentioned it was an anniversary and the waiter did welcome and congratulate - nice touch.
(5)
S to the izzo F.
One of my favorite places to eat. They have a blue cheese steak salad at lunch time that is probably my absolute favorite salad ever. You can't get it during dinner hours. But even during dinner hours any of their salads are great! I just make sure to ask for the dressing on the side because they can put to much on some times.. I love baked clams and the horseradish baked clams are killer. The portebella/chicken skewers are delicious. The wine list has lots to choose from. I truly enjoy the bone in ribeye with the parmigiana crust. The grilled asparagus is so good I have to order it every time I go! The deserts are, in one word, awesome! I always always have a good meal here. The atmosphere is nice and even though all the locations are consistent and their service is outstanding, I personally like the Schaumburg location best.
(5)
stan s.
stopped in on a monday night with no reservation. though crowed we were seated immediatly. We had the copper river salmon special for the day ,and it was great, Service was excellent,
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 : Yes Wi-Fi : Free Has TV : Yes Waiter Service : Yes Caters : Yes
Lynn S.
Love their food, I'm never disappointed. Service is always on point!
(5)Jack L.
We went there to celebrate our 11th year in practice and were very impressed. The decor warm and inviting, the ambiance loud and celebratory, the food tasty and creative, and the service attentive but a bit slow. We also ordered drinks and dessert and nothing disappointed us. We will definitely return.
(4)Arlene G.
The food is so good here I wanted to come back again the next day! I went with a few people and I tried all their foods too. There was not one dish that I didn't like. I also like the fireplace in the restaurant cuz it gives it a nice home-like feel.
(5)Gregg L.
Spent another wonderful time at Wildfire during the week. I made the reservation online without a hitch, and even got a U-shaped booth I requested. Awesome food combined with half-price wine on Mondays make this an absolute hit. The steaks were great tasting and cooked perfectly. The twice-baked cheese potatoes are excellent!
(5)Mel T.
Good place to have a steak in this area. I love the porterhouse. It can be really crowded, especially on Friday / Saturday nights, so you may want to call in advance.
(4)C C.
Excellent food, beautiful venue, good banquet space, and wonderful specials. If you're a steak lover... Go for the porterhouse! Seared to perfection, and soft enough to not need the knife. They also offer an excellent space for meetings. We used to bring out company here when we were only 75 strong, and this was a perfect venue for it. Once we doubled in size we started utilizing in-house catering, but we send all of our offsite meetings to this location.
(5)Elisabeth C.
I was craving a steak sandwich, so popped in to Wildfire for lunch one day. I couldn't turn down their french onion soup, which unfortunately meant that I only had room for a few bites of the sandwich, but, even so, it made a great dinner. Exactly what I wanted.
(5)Elizabeth P.
Excellent service and excellent food. I noticed over time the portion sizes have gotten smaller, but the food is very tasty. The macadamia crusted Halibut was outstanding. It's seasonal so I get it when I can. I would recommend skipping the coconut banana cream pie. It was not what I expected and tasted like vanilla pudding on crust. Spend your calories and money on another dessert. Our waitress was very helpful and delightful.
(4)Amy W.
Food was good, but pumpkin pie needs work! Very bland!
(3)Keith S.
I wanted to go someplace nice for our wedding anniversary and I knew that my wife enjoyed Wildfire and we hadn't been there in a while. I had made a reservation, but I wasn't sure if we'd be able to get in since we saw people waiting outside when we got there. To my relief we were seated instantly. We both ordered sodas because my wife is pregnant and I'm driving, but our waiter didn't blink an eye at that fact. He gave us the specials and got us our drinks. We ordered the mussels for our appetizer, and they were some of the best I've ever had. There wasn't any crunch to them, and they came apart from the shell easily. I ordered the NY Strip with the Parmesan crust, and my wife ordered the trio with a side of cream spinach. I usually order food medium well, but I ordered my steak medium because I know that steak places like this know how to make a medium steak properly. It was cooked to perfection with just the right amount of browning and juices. Usually I cut off any fat there might be on any meet, but I didn't have to with this steak. Each of my wife's trio tasted great as well. Both of our meals included a side as well, which is nice compared to places where each side is extra. We ordered dessert and there were plenty of choices to choose from. I ordered the chocolate chip cookie sundae while my wife ordered the key lime pie. Both were generous and delectable. The price of the meal was very reasonable. I was actually happily surprised at the amount of the bill. If you are at this location, ask if Stanford is available to be your waiter. I was incredibly impressed with his attentiveness. He asked us how we were doing without being annoying, brought us drink refills much earlier than expected, and definitely knew the menu and had excellent recommendations.
(5)G E.
Excellent food, nice atmosphere can not go wrong with there menu choices. The steaks, chicken, burgers are my favorites. Expect a wait time and a healthy bill.
(5)Jean D.
This place is ALWAYS crowded. Even with a reservation you usually end up waiting about 20 minutes before you get seated and once you sit down it is so loud you can't hear the people @ your table unless you are almost shouting @ them unless you are lucky enough to get a booth. I understand the reason why it is so busy is because it is near Woodfield Mall and the food is pretty decent but when I go out to eat and pay the prices that they charge here I want to be able to enjoy the company of the people I am with. That to me is impossible if I can hear everyone's conversations other then the one I'm trying to have.
(3)Noelia G.
My husband, son, MIL and I went here for dinner. We've been here a couple of times and it doesn't get old. Appetizers: Chicken & Portobello Mushroom Skewers, Roasted Sea Scallop Skewers and Crab Crusted Stuffed Shrimp. The crab crusted stuffed shrimp was not that good, so I don't think we'll be ordering that again. Entree: New York Strip w/Parmesan crust, New York Strip w/Horseradish crust, Filet Mignon and Angus Burger. Dessert was Chocolate Pretzel Ice Cream Sundae and Coconut Banana Cream Pie. Delicious!!! I would highly recommend a reservation as we went on a Saturday w/reservation and other customers were given a 3 hour wait.
(5)Shailesh J.
I love the ambiance and decor at Wildfire This is the second time I am coming to wildfire.. Earlier I had been to wild fire Lincolnshire and it was an average experience..I generally love the corn cakes they serve during lunch ... and i though i would get the same for dinner ... well for dinner they serve bread...I reached during happy hours to try half price appetizers after 9.00 pm....I got seated in the regular area and was then moved to bar area after ordering appetizers as the specials are only available at bar side area ... We ordered oven roasted crab cakes (was quite good ) lobster crusted rack of shrimp ( was average) roasted sea scallop skewers...( awesome.......would love to visit again to try the same)... chicken sausage pizza (average infact it was something different ain't sure whether it was the crust that was different ..but pizza was a tad below average )... overall a good place to visit... Would definately visit again during happy hours...wish they had a few more televisions in the bar area... No comments on dinner entrees as I didn't try any ....
(3)Jason B.
The first day I went had the Filet which was good but slightly over cooked. However I returned two days later and had the special of the day which was the Bison Meatloaf with brown gravy with mushrooms and a stuffed baked potato. This meal was phenomenal!!! I would totally recommend it. The next time I return to Schaumburg I will definitely be back at wildfire!!
(4)Tiffany P.
Love wildfire. Never been disappointed. I always get the same thing though. It's just that good. The fillet mignon trio with blue cheese, horse radish and Parmesan crusted tips. The drink flights are fun too. I've tried the wine and martini flights. Atmosphere is nice and little more upscale. A great date night spot.
(5)Ryan E.
Solid! What's not to love about Wildfire? I'm located out in Buffalo Grove and I go to this one if we can't get reservations at the Lincolnshire location. Usually easier to get in. Great food, affordable prices (for a steakhouse), and good atmosphere.
(5)Kristine N.
Great service. Had the seafood platter which came with salmon (perfectly cooked and very flavorful), scallops (really big and delicious), and a crab cake which I'm usually not a fan of but was crispy and so good. Friend had the 3 steak filets with 3 different crusts and seemed to really enjoy it. The mashed potatoes are so smooth and buttery, which is pribably horrible for me but couldn't help it. They gave me a complimenatry birthday desert which was a flourless chocolate cake, would never order this normally, it was interesting but the texture was odd.
(4)Nita W.
Sigh. We live over an hour away and couldn't wait to go back again. Unfortunately our experience this time can't even compare. Thumbs down for our waitress. No smiles...no friendliness. At one point she came and stood by the table...looked at us...didn't say anything...and walked away. Awkward. We got pretty much the same food as last time since it was soooo memorable. My filet and my husband's lobster was not quite the same. Still good, but it was more tender the first time. Our table last time was a booth in the main dining room. Loved it...got to see the kitchen and all the action going on with other diners. This time we sat in a dungeon like room at a small table. Our view was watching very bored waiters in a corner looking out the window, playing with the shades, and talking amongst themselves. Not really great for a couple out for a romantic birthday dinner.
(3)Tina L.
I can't help it, I'm a sucker for bone-in ribeyes. So if I'm going to get a nice birthday meal at a place like Wildfire, I'm going to go with my go-to bone-in ribeye! Can't go wrong with what usually comes out with the perfect amount of marbling and juiciness (if it's cooked right to medium). The wine flight is perfect when pairing with a meat dish. We got the "small" salad (to balance out all the meat) but it's HUGE. I could eat a quarter of that for my lunch, no joke. We also ordered this seafood trio called the "Avalon" which had crab cake, bacon-wrapped scallops, and salmon. I tried a little bit of each, but I ended up focusing mostly on my delicious juicy steak. Not sure if I mentioned to you guys how much I love my steak. ;) They brought out a chocolatey dessert with a lit candle for my bday. It was thoughtful because they did this based on a note that was written when reservations were made online. I like that they pay attention to those kind of things and try to make the celebration a little more special that way. Overall, a great experience for a special birthday dinner!
(4)Jen P.
Everything you expect from a somewhat upscale dining experience. Great service. Try the chopped salad and roasted vegetable side.. Our table had various versions of the filet and the halibut special. Everyone gave it a thumbs up!
(4)Alex R.
Our poor service last time was due mostly to our horrible server, but the management has since stepped up to the plate to make things right. The general manager contacted me to offer his apologies, which I certainly appreciated. To make up for the service, he sent us complimentary gift certificates for use at a future visit to Wildfire. He also offered to personally take care of our reservation as well as give us an in-person apology. Update to follow after our next visit.
(3)Jeff W.
I have a strict belief that no man should order a salad. Well, that is unless you order the Wildfire chopped salad. It's the holy grail of all salads and defies everything I used to believe about them. Loaded with roasted chicken, avocado, tomatoes, blue cheese, bacon, scallions, corn, tortilla strips all tossed with citrus lime vinaigrette. Tip: If you get this to go, ask for extra dressing. The small portion is enough for lunch for 2 days so well worth the $14 (including tax). I've spent $14 for much shittier meals... but please don't tell anyone I ordered the salad.
(4)Christina C.
The food is outstanding. One of my favorite places to go to. The ONLY reason I am giving it 4 stars instead of 5 is because the last few times there was a older lady as a hostess there. She was rude and customer service is everything to me. The owner needs to keep the girls in the front young and polite. And if this older blonde lady is a owner, stay in the back and collect your money. If she's not an owner then get rid of her. She's not eye candy and when she opens her mouth it makes it that much worse. Thank god the server was awesome and the food is delicious!
(4)Lindsey P.
I have had multiple bad experiences at this specific wildfire restaurant. The service is always good, but the food is consistently terrible. 3 of the most recent times I've gone to this restaurant, I have experienced some kind of reaction to the food. I do not have food allergies, but preservatives do not sit well with my system. I have called the reaction to report this. They said they did an investigation, but did not find any problems. And then sent me a gift card for my trouble. Last night I was invited to attend a friends birthday dinner, and I reluctantly accepted. There were 8 people in our party, 5 of us ordered steaks, and 3 of us had to send them back for being extremely overlooked. I ordered a filet medium rare, and it came well done and charred on the outside. Whomever is working the grill needs extra training. For $30 per entrée, they should be cooked properly. There are many delicious restaurants around the area that can grill a steak properly. I will not be going back.
(1)Aimee F.
I have to say that I was completely blown away by the service here. I helped a friend of mine plan a small get together here for her boyfriends birthday. My friend called to make a reservation for 7pm on a Friday night and she added no special instructions when she called. It was kind of a surprise for the birthday boy and we were all going to arrive early so he would be surprised all of his friends were there to have dinner with him. When I walked in the door it was extremely busy but we were greeted by the hostess right away. I explained to her that we were there for our reservation but we were still waiting on the birthday boy and his girlfriend and that it was a surprise. She was ON IT. She took us to our table which was in the leopard room! I didn't even know this room existed! It was just a small private room with one table for 8. We were a little blown away because nobody requested this and the room was pretty cool. She also gave us a pager so when the birthday boy arrived we would know he was coming. When the pager went off we knew he was there and we were all ready to great him with a "Surprise!". He was totally blown away that we had planned all of this for him. In reality, however, we didn't plan much, it was the hostess that made everything completely special. I've been to a lot of nice places and have never received this kind of service from a hostess before. I also have to say that the waiter was fantastic. He was funny and knew when we needed something and when to leave us alone. We had two surprise guests and he went and got them extra chairs so they could sit with us. He brought out cake with candles for the birthday boy and we all sang happy birthday. When he found out that there was another birthday person in the room he brought out another cake with candles and we all sang happy birthday again! It was a hoot and the waiter really went all out to make everything fun and special. I want this review to be completely about service but I do have to say the food here is, and I'm sure always will be, fantastic. That being said, the level of service here is what makes this place stand above all of the other steak houses in the area. In the future I don't even want to try another place because I've been spoiled by Wildfire.
(5)Jessica S.
Based on the strong reviews, I expected much more. Instead, the skirt steak's only flavor came from the garnish of grilled onions, and the bread was stale and tasteless. Everything was under-seasoned and improved with just a dash of salt. The best part of the meal was the peanut butter and chocolate torte for dessert. Beats Applebees, and that's about it.
(2)Taylor M.
I know Wildfire is a chain... and I usually don't like going to chains... but there is something about the Lettuce Entertain You restaurants that keep me coming back time and time again. Wildfire is one of the LEY restaurants that I frequent. I think what keeps me coming back is the Stormy Night martini. It is like liquid candy kids... I can throw 'em back all night! Since I have been here a myriad of times, I have tried a multitude of dishes and martinis (but I always end up wishing I got the Stormy Night). My favorite items on the menu are the Chopped Salad and the Filet Mignon. Service is always fantastic. Even though Wildfire is usually super crowded, I never have to wait that long for a table and never feel rushed to finish my meal. I have also dined in the bar area. Sometimes I go here with girlfriends during the week for Happy Hour, where we order martinis and can enjoy some half price appetizers. I am now a huge fan of the fried calamari. I am very picky about my calamari, but now Wildfire is using FRESH calamari... so it is no longer tough and chewy. I think I am going to have to take advantage of the Happy Hour menu more often now!
(4)S D.
Good service, good food, pricey.
(4)Todd L.
I've been to Wildfire many times, both this location and the downtown location. I've never had a bad experience. The service is impeccable and the food is always top notch. Great steaks with the option of adding one of their amazing crusts, the rotisserie chicken is also a winner. The dishes aren't overly imaginative but all tasty and executed well.
(4)Nichole C.
I had high expectations for Wildfire based on reviews, word-of-mouth recs, and my birthday high, but I just wasn't impressed. Don't get me wrong, I like a lot of things about this place, but overall, it's just another steakhouse. Pros: 1. Decent menu. There's a wide range of prices and a variety of foods for every kind of 'vore. 2. Good deals on bottles of wine on Mondays and weekday happy hour specials for apps. 3. The place is beautiful...if you care about ambiance, you'll love it here. 4. Most of the food was pretty good. The pretzels are amazing, the salads and soups are great, and if you like charred steaks, those were good too. But... Cons: 1. Our server was not very pleasant. She did the bare minimum to get by. She wasn't BAD but she wasn't GOOD either. (Honestly, it didn't seem like ANYONE working here tonight had ANY personality whatsoever. Maybe that's a prereq for working here?) 2. The bison burger trio was bleh. I ordered it medium and they were totally raw in the middle, the fries were just okay (kind of greasy and overcooked), and the ketchup that came out with it was all gelled over. Ew. I didn't send it back because I'm not that guy, AND I was kind of full from all the other crap I already ate. Plus, they were only $13. Whatev. 3. The 'craft beer' flight (and total craft beer selection) is laughable, man. Laughable.
(3)Celine B.
We received gift cards for the lettuce chain restaurants and decided to try Wildfire out over lunch. First, although the restaurant was half empty they wouldn't give me the table until the 2nd guest arrived and didn't tell me that in a nice way. Then the wait for the food was on the long side for lunch - 25min for a medium-rare burger and ribs. The ribs were really good though and the bread of the burger was heaven-ish. We then had to wait another 10+min for the check: Everything just seemed to take a little too long, especially given that the restaurant wasn't that full. And then they just made it a little complicated with us wanting to pay with gift cards and wanting to enroll in their program, but we wouldn't get points because we weren't paying with actual money and a lot of back and forth claryfing how to handle these exceptional circumstances. We have quiet a bit left on the gift card but I think we'll try the other restaurants first before considering returning to Wildfire.
(2)Natalia G.
Came here after a conference and I was pleasantly surprised. We went around 2pm so it wasn't busy since it was in between lunch and dinner. I had the halibut special which was amazing and another person got the full stack of ribs. Both were fantastic meals. Ambiance was nice, very spacious and the staff was friendly. The only thing negative, hence my 4 stars, I found a huge chunk of food stuck on the inside and outside of the menu (looked like potatoes) I was a little turned off but wiped it off and moved on. I would recommend.
(4)Ericka L.
I'd just like to add a few stars for their freakishly delish cornbread starter. So much more exciting and yummy than some stupid, dry, day-old bread!
(4)Michael H.
Place looks cool. Went here with a group that limited the food being served. Unfortunately none of the GF options were available and the salads were all served with croutons in them already. The scallops were dry and remarkably tasteless for scallops. Salmon was overlooked and dry. The double stuffed potato turned out to be GF and was not bad. GF flour-less chocolate cake was really rich, but was the best part of the entire meal.
(3)Kristina S.
I have been to Wildfire countless times and each visit has been excellent. My husband and I had our first date here, we got engaged here, and most recently in March we had our wedding reception here! The staff were very professional and went above and beyond what I was expecting. I got to enjoy my own wedding reception which was amazing! Will definitely be back, probably many many times.
(5)Jill M.
While the atmosphere is definitely fun with it's modern rich colors, stonework, and period theme, the room was really loud. The food was good, three of us had the petite filet and they had good flavor and were very tender, however, one was a bit over-done. The cedar planked salmon was flavorful, juicy. The apple dessert was delicious. Overall the food was really good, what you would expect for the money, but not impressive. The service was fair. We had to look for our server more than once. I wouldn't go back. For a high-end meal I'd go to Morton's, or spend a bit more for Ruths Chris.
(3)Valerie W.
The fam took me out to celebrate my birthday early this year, and Wildfire was the destination. What began as a comedy of errors, to the point of laughable, ended up being a pretty good experience... which is why we still get three stars here. I made a reservation using opentable for 5 people on Saturday night at 7:45. We were seated in the bar at a corner booth, which I was a little confused about, but I guess that's what they had reserved for us. The bar was very crowded and noisy, not what I was hoping for for my birthday dinner. It took our server almost ten minutes to greet us (my sister generally times these things for her own amusement) and when he did, he brushed past so quickly that we didn't even catch his name. He didn't smile, and wasn't friendly. When he did come back, he seemed extremely disinterested in his job. No smiles. No vocal tone. "Welcome to Wildfire, do you want a drink?" We ordered drinks, and when he came back "Do you have any questions to ask me?" My dad asked a question about the ribeye medallions al forno, and the server described them. My dad decided after the description that he would need a few minutes to decide on a different item. We ordered appetizers (braised short rib ravioli and wildfire mussels.) A few minutes later, the waiter comes back and looms ominously over our table. Clearly, he is rushing us, because he wants to turn the table as many times in the evening as possible for a profit. We begrudgingly place our orders: A hamburger with fries, medium rare. Cedar plank salmon with au gratin potatoes Braised short ribs (comes with root veggies and mashed potatoes) Ribeye, medium rare, with sweet potato Ribeye medallions al forno, medium rare with mushrooms. The appetizers came out almost immediately and everyone enjoyed them. I had finished my glass of wine. The waiter came by, did not ask if I'd like another. Just as I had put the last mussel in my mouth, a swarm of bussers came, whisked our appetizer plates away and our entrees were on the table. When I say this guy wasn't wasting any time, I wasn't kidding. We all looked at each other, confused. As soon as plates were down, my dad sent his back because the fries were cold. When it came back, the burger was also cold, but he didn't want to send it back again. My sister's short ribs were inedible. Three small pieces, 2 all fat, one dry and tough. She sent it back, and the server didn't offer to get her something else for about another five minutes. When she said no, he didn't even try to persuade her. The salmon and steaks were good. The side dishes could've been hotter. The ribeye medallions were explained to my dad completely incorrectly (my boyfriend ordered them.) The manager, Stephanie, came over to speak with us, and assured us that the burger and short ribs would be taken care of. She acknowledged that she had seen the short rib plate, and this was not what we should expect from Wildfire. The server remained absent, however, the bussers were prominent. Specifically, stacking glasses and silverware rollups on the ledge right behind my dad, and reaching over him to grab for them. Finally fed up, my dad called Stephanie over again and explained. She was horrified. We could absolutely tell. At that point, my dad explained that the whole meal had been a joke from the service to the food to the bussers. Stephanie was great to work with, and made everything right for us. She assured us that all of the issues we mentioned had already been addressed, and that they would certainly never happen again. She obviously takes a lot of pride in her job and her restaurant. Her and my dad exchanged business cards, and he told us if we ever need help with a reservation to contact her directly in the future. I generally really do enjoy Wildfire, and will return, just maybe not to the Schaumburg location. So Mr. Melman... if you're listening... Stephanie, the manager at Wildfire Schaumburg, was EXCELLENT. The server who was in the bar on 4/14 whose name he didn't give, was not.
(3)AJ M.
I once heard this was one of Micheal Jordan's favorite restaurant, and now I know why. In my quest to conquer the big time steakhouses, I had to stop by here to see what all the fuss is about. You walk in to a very nice classy though family friendly décor. Everything on the menu looked good. On the specials menu I got the filet trio, medium well, which everyone talks about and it was great. Ps the parmesan crust was the best. The Au gratin side was nice and cheesy. You have to get dessert. I got the apple crisp pie and is was prb one of the best apple pies I ever ate. Overall with drinks, steak, dessert expect to run 50+$$ which I heard is cheaper then some of the other big steak places as for which is best ill have to get back to u on that. Mortons,Gibsons, ur up next u got some steep competition.
(5)Mike P.
Overpriced, over hyped. More fat than meat on my Prime Rib. Double baked potato extremely dry. Great service though. Our waiter was great.
(2)Maddy K.
It was good! They seated us in a corner right behind the door, so we were really isolated from anyone else. Some people may like that, we didn't, but that's all personal preference. The cornbread they brought out was really good. I don't usually like cornbread but it was great. My mom said her chicken was too tough, and my veggie burger was a bit burnt, but my sister loved the fish and my dad liked his meal too. For some reason he is incapable of ordering straight off the menu; they were really good about accomodating his pickiness though. The side of roasted vegetables was DELICIOUS, I would go back just for that. Our server was awesome and really attentive, he brought out a little chocolate cake for my sister's birthday. I would definitely go back but I would order something different, for sure.
(4)Lloyd M.
I have been trying all the Chicago steak houses and was near WIldfire today so decided to stop in. I wasn't expecting them to match up with the bigger names but I had a great experience. Ordered the bone-in ribeye, normally a great cut but hard to differentiate. They did by having a perfect char on it but still making it medium rare as I ordered. Also tried the broccoli, which has a nice lemon vinaigrette but at the end of the day it is still broccoli and the steak is what earned the 5 starts.
(5)John S.
Absolutely loved it, great service, the cornbread is an absolute must its sooo good! The burgers are top notch!
(5)Megan T.
I freaking LOVED Wildfire so I'm so bothered that I just heard from my friend who took us out that she was charged $812 instead of $112. The waiter was attentive but he was NOT worthy of a $700 tip. It turned her weekend into one heck of an unnecessary headache. Edit: It was 2-stars. A third star was earned when Wildfire emailed me to apologize. :) Nice going, Wildfire! :)
(3)Katie C.
I've been using Wildfire at Schaumberg for corporate dinners for several years and we're always completely satisfied with our experience. From reservation to the end of dinner, every aspect is taken care of in a professional manner and guests are always happy with the service and the food. Thanks to the people at Wildfire for always making us look good to our clients!
(4)Jennifer M.
My Dad turned 70 on Wed, Feb 15. When I asked him where he wanted to go for dinner, he chose the Chicago Prime in Schaumburg. You'd think we'd obey his request in honor of his birthday. My Sister vetoed it for not having a kids' menu. We made dinner reservations at the Wildfire weeks in advance for Sat, Feb 18 at 5:30p. If you procrastinate, you're not going to get the desired date and time. When we walked in, the reception and bar were packed with people being told about a 2-hour wait for a table. Egads! In case you're wondering, it's not this bad when you go during the week. My problem is, I don't deter from the petite New York strip ($25.95) when I go to a steakhouse. Jason ordered the giant Porterhouse ($33.95) for the first time anywhere. We shared our choices for sides of cheddar double stuffed potato ($2.95), broccoli in herb butter (included) and mushroom caps ($2.95). No steak should go without its au jus. The kids ordered chicken fingers and fries with iced water. I look forward to the day when their palates mature for a more sophisticated meal of steak and seafood. I won't bore you with what the rest of my party ordered. No one complained and no leftovers remained. As we wrapped up the dinner course, our Server arrived alone with a complimentary dessert for my Dad and we quietly sang, "Happy Birthday" to him. I don't have any criticisms about where we were seated, the wait, the service, the white wine or food. Unfortunately, we didn't save the best for last. Jason and I shared the skillet cookie a la mode with chocolate topping. I expected the cookie to be warm and moist but it was cool and crisp. I got home and thought my heart was going to pound out of my chest. I'll have to think twice before ordering a twice baked potato and dessert on the same night. Let this be a lesson to anyone sensitive to sugar or caffeine. I learned the hard way about the side effects of a baked potato: Potatoes virtually metabolize into pure glucose (real sugar). French fries are harder to digest but baked potatoes are very easy to digest and metabolize. This is why baked potatoes are at the top of the Glycemic Index. You're basically guaranteeing a massive sugar rush along with a sugar crash. If you normally don't have sodas or much sugary snacks, it'll compound the effect.
(3)Jay V.
Perfection. Service. Food. Food quality. Menu. Ate there twice in one week. Lunch and a Dinner. Food quality was very similar during a dinner rush as it was for a late lunch. Turkey Burgers are the Shiznit here.
(5)Chelle L.
This restaurant was a total hit with our group. We dined on a busy Saturday night. The fiance and I don't eat gluten or dairy, and they had a huge selection of dishes that we were able to eat. Our server was awesome and knew exactly which dishes off of the gluten free menu also contained dairy, and if she didn't she went to go check. The food was absolutely amazing. Had a prime rib that was cooked to perfection, a delicious BBQ rubbed sweet potato, and some scallop skewers with apricot sauce that were seriously out of this world. Would have given you 5 stars if we didn't have to wait a half hour for our reservation, which suckered me into another glass of wine and another $12!
(4)Suzan K.
Been to Wildfire several times before but this time, we had the worst service ever. It probably was because our server knew she was guaranteed her 18% gratuity for a group of 6 people. Sad part is that we had 5 adults and an infant so the restaurant counts the infant (even though not eating) as the 6th person so they can automatically charge the 18% gratuity. Don't get me wrong, if service is good, I wouldn't mind even giving 20% but you have to earn that. We asked for more bread when we ordered our food and she finally brought it out after we asked the gentleman who brought our entrees out that we would like more bread. Really? And did I mention that water was never refilled until our entrees were cleared off the table? We had 2 people order steaks at our table, 1 was medium and 1 was medium rare, and our server switched them. Is it that hard to get the steaks correct? HORRIBLE SERVICE On a side note, we went to Olive Garden recently with a group and the servers were guaranteed their 18% gratuity but service was great there. The servers were attentive and always asking us what else we needed. Seems like service is better at restaurants where we pay less money at. It's sad that there isn't better service at higher end restaurants.
(1)Sangram S.
Went here about 2 weeks ago with some friends for dinner...This place is crazy!! Great ambiance and energy. It was a Tuesday night, was still packed to capacity. We spent about a half hour in the bar, enjoyed both my drinks (kamakazi and vodka with tonic). All our drinks came very promptly, the barmen was super efficient. We were seated for dinner at the exact time as our reservation. For appetizers Bacon wrapped Scallops - Loved this the scallops were cooked just right. Plus anything wrapped in bacon is heavenly!! Calamari - Good... fried calamari and beer went well Crabcakes - This was alright. Could not really get the crab meat flavor Chicken skewers - This was done more on an asian style sort of a satay with a soy based sauce. Very good. Wildfire chopped salad - Crazy good...we all went for seconds and thirds...I think the tortilla strips did the trick. Main course Petit filet mignon - I had a bite..cooked just right cedar plank salmon - the glaze really complemented the fish coconut shrimp - this was a big let down. The shrimp was nicely butterflied and batter fried but the coconut sauce seemed sort of too synthetic in flavor, did not go too well as a dip. :(. We ordered roasted vegetables as a side...went well with the food. This place is quite huge and has a high energy feel. The seating is distributed into zones and levels which gives each group a sense of individual space. I loved this place...was my first time here and will surely come back for more. In terms of cuisine it has a little something for everyone, not just restricted to a specific cuisine and a great variety of choices. Our server was great and helped us with the ordering as well. Overall...great food, good ambiance and stellar service.!!
(4)Olive S.
I was here a few weeks ago. It was definitely worth the hour long wait to get a table. I got the Ribeye steak and a creme brulee for dessert. I think there was a side, and I vaguely remember some really good bread, but once I saw the ribeye, all that just faded into the background. The steak was tender, flavorful, and melt-in-your-mouth delicious. For the price, you're definitely getting what you're paying for. I had to give this one 5 stars because the steak was so good.
(5)Cristie F.
I frequent Wildfire on somewhat of a regular basis - both for dine-in and carry out. For the most part, Wildfire has got it together. I've had a few snafus along the way, but nothing major. The food is great, the service is great, and the prices are fair for the quality of dishes Wildfire serves. ::My Recommendations:: - Wood Oven Baked Pretzels with sharp beer cheddar & honey mustard sauces ((YUM)) - Braised Short Rib Ravioli - to die for. - Roasted Beet & Goat Cheese Salad - Filet Mignon ((Duh)) - Braised Short Ribs Personally, I've never been a fan of the signature crusts for the steaks. For me, it ruins the meat. If I'm going to gorge myself with a piece of beef, I want to savor every last bite - without the overpowering of parmesan, horseradish, or blue cheese. Not to mention, those flavors don't really thrill me. Service has always been great with the exception of one carry-out experience. I had placed an order to be ready for a specific time, and when I got there to pick it up, my steak hadn't even been cooked yet. Now, I understand they had the best intentions to make sure I received a just-cooked steak. The reality is, it caused me to be late since I was on my way to class that evening. Kind of annoying. Other than that, service is fast and friendly. The one downside to Wildfire is their lack of vegetarian options. Aside from a few salads and appetizers, the only option is a veggie burger. It would be nice to see a few other options added to the menu.
(4)John L.
4.5 stars. We were greeted w/ overwhelming smiles. The service and food was outstanding. The only 5 star stopper was being charged for what turned out to be bland béarnaise sauce. It was like eating mayo. Hardly any tarragon. I thought the booth tables were a tad too high. Overall it was a very pleasant meal. IBB
(4)Susie C.
I've always been a fan of Wildfire. I go to the one in Oak Brook more often than this one since that one is closer to home. We came here to celebrate my friend's birthday. It was a group of 10. We had reservation at 830pm, however, we didn't get seated until 8:45pm. We did arrive 20 minutes early hoping we can get seated early. The hostess told us it would only be a few minutes before they can get us our table. I guess the few minutes was really 40 min later. Our waitress was very nice. I like the atmosphere, just like any other Wildfire. I ordered the Avalon combo which consisted of salmon, bacon wrapped scallops, crab cakes, and 1 side of the au gratin potatoes. The crab cakes was okay, salmon was okay, potatoes were okay...the best was the bacon wrapped scallops. I like the variety of food with this combo plate, but I didn't find the taste and food as good as I expected. My husband ordered the Savoy which consisted of lamb chop, pork chop, and filet mignon with 1 side of mashed potatoes and he ordered a side of mushroom caps. His filet mignon was overcooked - to me I thought I was having a cut of chicken instead of steak. He did like his lamb chop and pork chop. It seems the rest of my friends enjoyed their food. One of my friends ordered the grilled steak salad.. it look big and good. I should've ordered the chopped salad, but just didn't think it was right to order salad at a steak and chops place. But next time for sure I will order the salad! I was going to order the roasted sea bass, but I didn't, The birthday boy did order it. He liked it but said it was a bit too salty. I gave this place a 4 star because I felt I just ordered the wrong food for me. Everyone else seem to enjoy their food on their table minus the filet mignon that was overcooked.
(4)Tony T.
I'm not sure what constitutes a 5 star restaurant, but WILDFIRE did everything right. EVERYTHING I ordered was delicious. I started with bacon wrapped scallops with an apricot sauce and "yes" I realize bacon is a +5 to any meal, but even still they were amazing. I then tried a filet and again delicious. I had the wild rice as my side and it didn't disappoint. I think the only think I didn't particularly care for is my martini selection. I don't know why, but I ordered a cherry martini. (I guess it sounded sexy to me.) Though it wasn't bad, it kinda tasted like cough syrup. I wasn't crazy about it. The dessert portions are big so I would suggest sharing or getting the half portions. It was a little more than I like to spend but the atmosphere was fun, lively and the service was great! I'll definitely return!
(5)Roseanne S.
Went here last night for my anniversary. We were so surprised at how busy it was on a Wednesday! Didn't make reservations because we were not expecting that at all, so we had to wait 30-45 minutes for a table. Not bad. Had a drink in "the lounge" while we waited. $6 a pint, but they have Green Line on tap, so I can't complain. One weird but important thing about drinking in Schaumburg: you need TWO forms of ID when ordering a drink. This can be your license and a credit card. I found this a little strange, especially because I've had beer/wine at the Cheesecake Factory, Ruby Tuesdays, Unos, etc-All in Schaumburg-and have never been asked for two forms of ID, but okay. The dining area is very nice. A little dark for ambiance. I ordered the Charred Ribeye Steak ($31) with mashed potatoes as my side. They bring onion bread to the table while you wait for your food. The steak was super delicious. It was a big boy, but I ate 95% of it, to which I'm sure my boyfriend was happy about, considering it was an expensive steak if you're used to going to Outback like me. Once you're done eating, they wait about 15 minutes for your food to settle before bringing a tray of desserts for you to choose from. They looked freaking delicious, but having just eaten a big girl steak, there was no way I could handle dessert, so I had to pass. Sad face. Overall, it was a good experience.
(4)Suzy M.
Me and my bf go out to dinner fairly frequently. We love our fancy seafood and steak.. and have tried many different spots in the city and suburbs. The one restaurant we can agree gets it right every single time, is Wildfire. From the service, to the environment, to the drinks, to the food. Everything is outstanding each time. My personal recommendation is the bacon wrapped scallops appetizer, and the horseradish crusted filet mignon. Their wood roasted mushroom caps are delicious, and turned me from a life long mushroom hater to a die hard mushroom ADDICT!!!
(5)Alexandra R.
Love this place! Really delicious food and wonderful service. Great if you wanna go for a nice dinner :) I've had their salmon and steak and they're both delicious. Their calamari is a MUST, absolutely amazing! I also really love their mashed potatoes :p My only complain is that it is a little pricey, however the quality of their food and service is outstanding and it is a petty nice place so it's understandable
(5)Stacey W.
I don't always eat red meat, but when I do I eat Wildfire's filet mignon with a parmesan crust. Sorry. I had it stuck in my head and had to get it out of the way. On a more serious note, I really don't eat steak all that often. (Probably once a year. Debilitating stomach cramps from eating red meat will do that to a person.) We came to Wildfire because my boyfriend got his tax return and was begging me to go, so being the awesome girlfriend that I am, I agreed to go. Now I'm not a big drinker, but you absolutely HAVE to have a martini. It's really not even an option. Don't even bother looking at the rest of the drink menu. If you don't believe me, try the flight of them. It's well worth the $12, and I can almost guarantee that you'll be buying a full-sized martini after your flight. And then another. And then maybe you'll have to call a taxi to take you home because those suckers pack a punch. My personal favorites are the Stormy Night and the Blood Orange Cosmo. We had the wood oven baked pretzels with beer cheese for an appetizer. I adore a good pretzel and this one is definitely high on my list of favorites. The bread on the table was delicious (I think it was an onion bread?). I enjoyed my parmesan crusted filet so much that I didn't even care to ask how my boyfriend and his friend liked their meals. Drinks and food aside, our service was excellent and the staff couldn't be more awesome if they tried. We were walking out and noticed a sign on the counter that said Marriott on it. The only reason we even noticed it is because my boyfriend's friend is an IT for Marriott. We were kind of bummed because it said all Marriott employees and guests got a certain percentage (either 10% or 20%) off of the bill, and we had already paid. We were about to walk out when the woman at the front desk (who we later found out was a manager, her name is Sarah and she is my hero) asked if we paid in credit and said that she could take the percentage off for us if I gave her our receipt. Our $200-something bill dropped down to somewhere around $170. Awesome customer service like that makes me an instant lifetime fan! We will DEFINITELY be coming back!
(5)Leo P.
The chopped salad is outstanding. The Avalan dish was even better. I celebrated a birthday at Wildfire. The flowers ordered on the table were on time. The service was excellent. The ambiance was perfect and the food was delightful. I come from a family of outstanding cooks, and let me tell you, my palette is still dancing. This place is a hidden gem and competes well with any top notch restraunt. Great job Wildfire. Very professional staff and clean restraunt. Perfect for any celebration. Ambiance is romantic and just right.
(5)Kate C.
I love the food at Wildfire, but the service was a little lacking last night. We waited for a very long time to get the bill. The food is always excellent, however the service is very hit or miss.
(4)Ty A.
Awesome food service and cocktails. As good as it gets.
(5)Patrick B.
First off let me say that I am a big fan of Wildfire. Our friends, family and co workers have been there many times. I'm even a Rewards member. This however is not a glowing review. My wife and I went there last night to beat the Valentines Day crowd-didn't work-it was packed. The before dinner drink went perfect and we were seated exactly at our reservation time. My wife had the trio filets and I had the small filet medium. It was a little pink for medium but not a problem it was delicious. Our server was not what we were used to. She was not very friendly and once the food was delivered did not come back except to offer desert. It was busy so I get it, but a little humor or a smile doesn't slow you down. Back to the food, Wildfire has moved from the large ala carte sides to small portion sides included with your entrée. I'm still undecided about this. It prevents you from over eating but is a little disappointing too for some reason. My daughter also had inferior service a few months ago so I'm wondering...
(3)Vice A.
We celebrated my in laws 50th anniversary here. Excellent service and excellent food. Great place for a romantic dinner.
(5)Peter K.
Both quality of the food and the service are excellent!
(5)Binnan O.
Ambiance: Nice modern interior with dark heavy wooden tables with what my fiancé told me were purse hooks on the corner of each. Dark furniture was contrasted by light pastel walls. Lighting was not obnoxiously dim, everything was clean as the staff was BUSTLING. These guys are super efficient turning tables over but it never felt rushed or chaotic, I was really impressed. Food: Also impressive! The bread was super fresh and tasted like a cheez-it puff pastry with molten cheese in the middle. Could have eaten a whole basket by myself easily. I had the fish tacos which were excellent: warm corn tortillas served with a small filet of well seasoned fish sitting on a bed of baked tiny corn kernels. This is served with a side of shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, a dallop of sour cream, guacamole and their homemade salsa. Overall everything tasted very clean and fresh, the deconstructed presentation meant you to get to assemble your tacos however you like which is fun. To nitpick the meal, the corn was over-cooked which meant it was a little chewy and dry and the kernels lodged themselves in every crevasse in my mouth. The fish filet while deliciously seasoned was a touch dry and about the size of my palm for 4 tacos, could've used an extra ounce or two of fish for $16. The homemade salsa added excellent moisture and mild earthy smokiness but could've used a little more heat/flavor IMO. The guac was forgettable but filled with thick chunks of avocado which i love. Despite all my nit-picks though, my tacos were delicious and weaknesses of one component were compensated by others from the dish. I would not hesitate to order this dish again. Finally, I shared a rainbow roll which was good - the fish was fresh, the rice was the perfect texture, you get about 8 pieces for a full order and it was served with a spicy mayo sauce which was nice. Overall I really enjoyed my meal and would gladly come here more often if my wallet could support it. Really the only thing preventing this place from 5 stars is a lack of 'value'. They intend for this place to be ritzy and they charge you for it, the good thing is that they deliver what they promise.
(4)Misty S.
OVERPRICED! If you don't mind paying more for a meal that you can get for less, then you'll love this place. I mean it. SERVICE: Was excellent! Our waitress was friendly and attentive. FYI, the host won't seat you until your entire party is present. A couple of people in our group arrived 10 minutes after our reservation time, but they were still able to seat us right away. The starter bread was soft and full of flavor. MARTINI: POTENT!! H-O-L-Y crap...I usually don't support alcohol abuse, but I had to leave some behind. My Sapphire martini ($11) was delicious, but very strong. I wish they would offer a smaller portion. DINNER: 1. Chopped salad - This salad is HUGE and can easily feed 4. It was pretty tasty with roasted chicken, avocado, tomatoes, blue cheese, bacon, scallions, corn, tortilla strips tossed with citrus lime vinaigrette. 2. Blue Cheese Crusted Filet - I mean, it was a great piece of steak, but it wasn't $30 great. DESSERT: 1. Ice Cream Sandwich - The "cookie" part of this dessert was hard and kinda gross. It comes with 3 pieces, so it can easily be shared. I wouldn't order this again. 2. Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie - YUM!! The peanut butter part of this dessert is warm, gooey and delish. AMBIANCE: I love the decor and I really didn't notice the other people around us even though the restaurant was full. PARKING: The lot was pretty full, but we were able to find parking at the very back.
(3)Shaun S.
I've never had a bad time here. I usually go here for special occasions so I can "make it rain." I would have to get a 2nd job ifi went here regularly. I'm not saying that the prices are high, I actually think they are incredibly fare. I just like to get everything when I'm there because its all so good. Last time there I got a beer and martini flight, crab cakes, ribeye, and a desert. They were all absolutely fantastic. The ambiance of this place is very nice, I love it.
(5)Jennifer Q.
This was my first time to this location although I have dined at Wildfire before. My parents took my boyfriend out for a birthday dinner and we had an excellent time! Everyone enjoyed their food so much and my mom was especially pleased she could order a veggie burger since she is a vegetarian! Our server, Enrique, was as nice as can be, as well as the rest of the staff who were very, very friendly, polite and accommodating to our needs. Such a great experience -such a great menu. This is so convenient to my parent's house that this may be our new "go to" place when we get together! I highly recommend it!
(5)Toni B.
I recently went to the Wildfire for a GNO for dinner and drinks. The service was semi-decent. I was a little disappointed! I LOVE pizza and have had their flatbread pizza before (which apparently they don't make), so I ordered their pan pizza, which was pretty solid overall. Their martinis are DELICIOUS! I ordered the wildberry and my girlfriends ordered the mango and a cucumber type martini, which were equally tasty! The staff was plesent and the food overall was good! No need for valet, there is ample parking on the sides and behind the building!
(4)C H.
Not a cheap restaurant but not the most expensive either. Want to impress someone with a classy style and really scrumptious food - go to Wildfire. We get their carry out Cobb Salad (2 large ones) every pay day. I've had their Salmon and a couple other dishes and have never been disappointed. You might want to call ahead to make sure on a Friday or Saturday night there is not a long wait. Again, want to impress a business partner, a potential spouse, your new in laws - this is THE PLACE. Service can run slower, this isn't a fast food joint. If i won the State Lottery, I'd go here more often. Also, many people wear nice business attire or dress up but you can dine in style in nice jeans and a nice shirt just as well. When we have gone (dinner) more people dress up like you would for a business meeting. These folks have a real good chef that knows how to prepare good, fresh, high quality food.
(5)Stephanie C.
This restaurant serves consistently good food and drinks. I have only been disappointed perhaps 2 times. Sometimes the steak is medium when you asked for medium rare. But generally they will prepare your food as you request. Their service is great! I'm a constant customer. They have just added some variety to their menu as of 2013, which is refreshing. The only con is due to them being a hot spot, sometimes the wait(for either carry-out or a seat) is longer than they say. That can get annoying if you need to be on somewhat of a schedule. Reservations are recommended for dinner. Lunch is better. But the wait for dinner is also a testament as to how good they are! P.S. For dessert, get the key lime pie. I have never had it made so well as at this restaurant!
(4)Andrew P.
Our server Christi was phenomenal, the steak was cooked perfectly, and the desserts were decadent. Try the Elington combination. :)
(5)Sherwin C.
A pretty solid restaurant with reasonable prices, good menu variety, and good service. The food is a hit and miss though, sometimes good, sometimes average, sometimes a bit salty. Given the price, I'd expect a bit more consistency but it's a pretty safe place for group dining. The fried calamari and scallop skewers are my favorite appetizers. Especially the scallops, which are jumbo sized and very juicy. Sandwiches were relatively solid although none of them really stood out to me. The Au gratin potatoes was pretty delicious. I prefer the prime rib over any of their steaks, otherwise lamb or pork chops. It is not really because the steaks aren't good but rather because of the inconsistent cooking I've gotten on them. If you do eat steak, generally you want to stick with a ribeye which contains a bit more fat in case the steak is a bit overcooked. The coconut shrimp on the menu is relatively good as well. Desserts are pretty good here as well, but nothing really to rave about.
(4)George K.
What can you say bad about wildfire food is always spot on and great! Any steak with Parmesan crust is omg good! Scallops wrapped in bacon with jelly sauce is a favorite app of mine even the baked French onion soup is awesome and very cheesy which I love. A little off topic but Their thanksgiving dinner they do every November is always great as well.
(4)Ann P.
My husband and I and another couple went to Wildfire on a Saturday night. The restaurant was extremely crowded, but luckily, we had the forethought to make a reservation. Unfortunately, it still took us 30 minutes to be seated. (Hmmmm, but I still give 5 stars?) Once we were seated, our waiter, who was excellent, told us that they were going to give us an appetizer on the house for our wait. Ok, you made good. The next hour and a half, I enjoyed the best combination of food and service that I've had at a restaurant in a long time. We had ordered three appetizers, and when we received the bill, we noticed that the complementary appetizer was still on the bill. We readied ourselves to pay and were about to explain the error to our waiter when he came up and stated: "Wait! I think we forgot to comp the appetizer!" When he came back with the corrected bill, they had comped all three appetizers. So, they did a few things that I would consider "wrong" but they fixed them all so quickly without us even needing to complain. The food was wonderful, and the service was fantastic. (As for the food, I had a tilapia that was to DIE for!! I've been told that the Halibut is also out of the world.) We will be back.
(5)Karen G.
You can always count on Wildfire for a great dining experience. Year after year, we continue to frequent Wildfire and never have a bad experience. Quality food, great service, lots of variety in food choices and consistency, which is worth it's weight in gold.
(4)Robert S.
What an awesome restaurant. It's a shame the coat lady had to be such a b***h. This establishment deserves 5 stars but she caused me to bump it down to a 4. While waiting to be seated, I noticed a coat room right next to the waiting area. There was nobody in it, so I decided to take the coats of the people in my party and put them in the coat room. Upon leaving the coat room, I was literally yelled at by this nasty old lady saying that I'm not supposed to be in there. Well, if she would have been standing there like she's supposed to in the first place, I wouldn't have had to go in there by myself. Beside her, everything else was amazing. To start with, we ordered the chopped salad, which was absolutely wonderful, not to mention huge for an appetizer. For the main entree, I ordered the Beef Wellington with creamed spinach to accompany it. The beef was cooked to a beautiful medium-rare. The sauce was amazing and the puff pastry wasn't soggy from the juices. It was one of the best steaks I've ever had, and trust me I've had a lot of steaks. The atmosphere was quite nice as well. The restaurant interior is designed to resemble old-time Chicago. All in all, this place was a good restaurant, with the exception of the coat lady. Remember if you go there, do not try and hang your coat up by yourself, or you will be chewed a new a**hole. Who knows, maybe she's been canned by now.
(4)Jon A.
My family and I took my mother here for lunch; this past Mother's Day. The food and service was horrendous. My father and I both ordered the stuffed fish from the Special's Menu. Mine was improperly seasoned and bland; my father's was raw. Our server showed no concern nor was he apologetic. This restaurant is terribly over priced and for the quality of food served it is not worth it. Overall, a horrible experience.
(1)Jack U.
Closer to 3.5 but not quite a 4. This rating is based on not meeting expectations for food, having a great atmosphere and decent staff. The food is good, however these steaks are not close to amazing. I can get a good cut (not Prime) and cook it as good. These are supposed to be Prime Steaks and there simply didn't seem to have that flavor. Our table shared the creamed spinach and the au gratin potatoes. Again, good, but nothing unique or special about it. The atmosphere is wonderful. Big tables, white table cloth, 20s motif and their martinis were very good. The staff were friendly and very attentive. My only complaint is that at a place of this caliber, they should know their wines. Clear they do not. The waiter did not know Meritage and frankly wasn't familiar with the wines. For the area, I expect this is not a bad place however, when I see a highly rated place with 3 dollar signs ($$$), I am kind of expecting a little more.
(3)Shawn F.
Okay- So, I went here today for my birthday. I have been here in the past as well. Start off with the drinks... I ordered the mango tini- FABULOUS. Yummy. Not super alcohol overload, but tasty. My boyfriend ordered the Stormy Night... that was not my cup of tea (SO SOUR... and I thought, GROSS) but he LOVED it. He thought it was one of the best drinks he has ever had. We ordered the mussels for an appetizer, they were HUGE. Way worth the 10 bucks we paid for them. Not to mention they were very tasty! My boyfriend had the lobster crab bisque. It was..ehhh okay. There was corn in it and some kind of bean.. could have done without that. Also, it was a little oily for my liking. For dinner, I had the New York Strip. I thought it was cooked very well. It was much bigger than I anticipated, but that is okay. Plenty was left to take home. I found that it was cooked very well and I completely enjoyed it! The boyfriend ordered Sword Fish. He wasn't much of a fan... Fun Fact-- Monday Nights are half price bottle of wine. If you order one of the cheaper bottles it is equivalent to the price of a martini! Quite the bargain! So why the 3 stars... well, our waitress sucked. She was efficient, I will give her that. However the WHOLE time we felt we were being rushed. Today is my birthday- and since its a Monday, I just wanted to make the most of it... the feeling of being rushed is a total buzz kill!
(3)Ron S.
We have been to this Wildfire location at least 7-8 times. I've held off reviewing Wildfire to see if they maintain their consistency. The dining experience is consistently excellent. The only thing I can fault Wildfire on is their pacing - it's consistently (there's that word again) too fast. Last night, a party of 8 were in and out in 1 hour 20 minutes. I've had steaks, fish, pasta and it has all been well prepared. Last night, I ordered the Copper River Salmon, a fresh seasonal favorite of mine from Alaska. I usually make my annual pilgrimage for Copper River Salmon to Shaw's Crab House (another LEY enterprise) but decided to give Wildfire's version a try. It was grilled and offered with a sauce that was just a tad too sweet. No problem there as I was able to move it to the side and allow the rich flavor of the grilled salmon to come through. One of our party ordered the cedar-planked teriyaki salmon. I sampled it and found it tasty and perfectly prepared. My brother-in-law had the Bison filet (medium rare) and all I can say is "WOW!" More steak purveyors need to go beyond Bison burgers and offer a cut like this. Our server, Matt, was outstanding. The Wildfire crew work their tails off. (Yes, I know, partly to turn the table over.) Mat was very attentive and offered great dining and wine suggestions. As mentioned, there were 8 people in our party. Five consumed wine, beer or drinks and there were 3 non-drinkers. Three ordered salads or soup and two desserts were shared. We also had 4 sides among the table. The total bill with 18% gratuity was $415. I think that is pretty good value for the quality dining experience.
(4)SandJ K.
Went there with a work colleague. As usual the food was very good and as has been the case, the service was awful. Denny's flings food at you, Wildfire shouldn't. I almost felt that I had to eat as fast as I can to keep up and we were not just asked but pestered to decide etc. I literally was finishing my soup when someone slapped down the dinner. I have to say that I suspect that it was possibly because we weren't drinking alcohol but we had appetizer, main course, sides, dessert and coffee so ... I've been there before when someone hit one of our party in the head carrying chairs over them and last night it was a busboy that nearly had me go face first into my food when he crammed a giant tray onto his little holder thing and whacked me and my chair but good. Not so much as a "sorry". I know a restaurant needs to turn tables, but for those prices and given all the MANY choices very nearby...I think I'm going to move on unless my wife forces me there on a Thursday for duck. Seasons 52 is a couple doors down. Good or better food, equal wine choices, and a much nicer experience IMHO. UPDATE: Both the owner and general manager have gone out of their way to understand the experience I had and to give me the feeling that they will take what I offered as constructive feedback..and will do something about it. I was VERY impressed by their interest to follow up and will be going back for our duck end of October. THANKS Howard and Adam.
(4)Sonia B.
Thank you Wildfire for living up to the hype! I have been wanting to come here for months now, but never had a chance to. My Valentine also wanted to come here, so I decided to make reservations at the Schaumburg location before our Cirque show at the Sears Center. The first thing I loved about Wildfire is the service. We got stuck in some expressway traffic (surprise surprise), and I was scared that we might lose our reservation. I called the restaurant right away, and informed them that we would be a few minutes late, and they said that it was no problem and they would get us seated right away when we arrived. Luckily, we were only 10 minutes late, and the hostess thanked me for calling to let them know, and as she promised, we were seated right away. Our server brought out fresh bread and water for us, and remained very attentive during the entire meal. I decided to order a wine flight, but he asked us for two forms of identification, weird right? We both had to give him our license and debit card. I thought that was a little excessive, but oh well. Anyway, we ordered a good amount of food. My date had the shrimp and crab bisque, and I ordered the fried calamari to start off. Both were hot, fresh, and delicious. I am a HUGE sucker for a good steak, I mean, who isn't right? So, obviously I decided to get the NY Strip (medium rare) with mashed potatoes. OMG, was I in heaven. They cooked the steak perfectly. My date ordered the Mahi Mahi, which was also quite good, and full of flavor. He also got a side of grilled vegetables-yum. We were unfortunately too full for dessert, but it seemed like they had plenty to choose from. I highly recommend Wildfire to anyone in the mood for some good food and great service. I can't wait to come back!
(4)Sarah B.
This is my favorite restaurant! Hands down! I recommend the goat cheese dip appetizer it's amazing! And my person favorite meal is the lemon pepper chicken with au gratin potatoes! So the first time I came to wildfire my aunt brought me and my family for my 21st birthday dinner and it was so much fun. I got the martini flights which is perfect for someone drinking bar drinks for the first time. And the beer and wine flights!( 4 mini drinks of different favors either depending on which u get) and we shared different appetizers my fav being the goat cheese and the spinach dip. The waitress was so nice and brought me a brownie desert and it was a wonderful time and now a family tradition! Whenever one of my cousins turns 21 we go to wildfire and its always a great time!
(5)Bob R.
Love.it . We do many business functions there and it is a family favorite,
(4)Alison G.
Steak was disappointed.... like fast food level. The shrimp and salmon was fine though, not the best but i did finish the whole plate cause i was so hungry that night... But i would expect more at this price....
(2)Chuck G.
My wife and I have been to Wildfire 3 times in the last 2 years with absolutely nothing to complain about. We even took my parents there which is always an exercise in patience and tongue-biting because my family is cursed with bad dining service wherever we go together. No problems, great food, and happy Mom and Dad. Whew. Anyways, the menu is outstanding. My wife has enjoyed the martini flight a couple of times and I love the wine list. I have always ordered a steak, usually the tenderloin medallions with the different crusts - all wonderful. As for desert, I can't really say because I have usually had too much wine and helped my wife with the martinis... The service is always good. We have always gone on a busy night and never had to wait more than a few minutes with a reservation. The wait staff is attentive and friendly and give great suggestions to stumped diners. The ambiance is trendy; trending toward a little loud, but still somewhat upscale and clean. While it is not cheap, you get what you pay for here plus.
(5)Matt E.
Exceptional and people know this. People were jam packed in here on Tuesday night. I tried to be cynical and not appear as a country bumpkin from Iowa who was easily impressed by the first suburban Chicago chain restaurant I've been to this year. I'm being sincere in saying that this place has it together. Superb selection of steakhouse fare, daily specials and salads. I was not in the mood for a heavy red-meat laden meal, and was blown away by a deep selection of seafood. I settled on the crabcake-trout which was on par on the very best seafood creations I would expect to find at a high-end restaurant that specializes in seafood. Evening was ended with a unique, delicious and memorable apple skillet-crumble dessert that was a real treat.
(5)Chelsea L.
We made the mistake of walking in on a Saturday evening without a reservation. We were able to put our name on the list for a table about and hour and a half from when we walked in the door, and in hindsight, it was much better that way then if we had gotten a table just then. During the usual dinner hour, when we first got there, the place was packed. The bar was standing room only and every table was full. The noise level was off the charts. When we got back for our dinner reservation, it was a much better environment all together. The place was a lot less crowded and we were able to get a great booth without feeling crammed in like sardines. [tl;dr: go later, sit at the booths in the bar.] Once we were seated, our waiter greeted us promptly and was very well-informed about the menu, the history of the place, and the specials. He was just the right amount of attentive throughout the evening and cherry without being scary. The menu was exactly what'd you expect from a steakhouse - strong emphasis on the animal protein, but a couple other options for those not in the mood for it. I had the steak and blue-cheese salad and it was DELISH. The prices aren't cheap, but the food is very much worth it. My husband had the fish and was very pleased with it, too. This is a great "special occasion" place, as long as you don't mind rubbing elbows with some of the suburb's rich and famous. When we were there, the parking lot was filled with luxury cars and the valet (seriously? you need a valet for a suburb parking lost?) was busy all night long.
(4)Erick H.
Went here for a business dinner. We had ample appetizers with their Braised Rib on Crackers, Spinach & Artichoke Fondu, Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail and Braised Rib on Toast. Then the Spinach Salad and Chopped Salad came out Family Style. The dressing on both salads was not overpowering, but very complimentary to the greens. We had a choice of Cedar Plank Salmon, BBQ Chicken, or Filet Mignon. I chose the Salmon, which is why this doesn't get five stars. Come on, this is a fine dining establishment, but the portion was rather small, and when asked, the server indicated it was farm raised, not wild salmon. It was okay, but I would have expected wild salmon. Disappointed on that one. The sides of Roasted Asparagas and Redskin Mashed Potatoes were good. Desserts were also family style with the NY Style Cheesecake with Hot Fudge and the Fresh Berries with Ice Cream, both of which were excellent. We were in a private room, which made the evening much more enjoyable, and the servers were very attentive. All in all it was a great evening, with great food.
(4)Tony A.
My wife made reservations on Open Table for 7pm on a Wednesday. When we got there, the place was packed....they had 2 private parties to take care of so we had to wait 40 minutes before we were seated. While we were waiting, about 15 minutes, the manager came over to apologize for the wait and gave us a complimentary calamari appetizer. I was thinking, "Ok, that was cool of them to do." The manager came back and asked us if we wanted separate booths to sit at to accommodate our group and we respectfully declined until a full table was available. The meal itself was pretty good! I had the Surf & Turf while my wife had the Bison, my father in law had the Salmon and he said it was cooked to his liking. At the end of the meal our waitress came to tell us that management was going to comp our whole meal because we waited patiently. Our family was thankful and I have to say they really took care of us at the end!! It pays to wait patiently without complaining!! Definitely going back! God is good!
(5)Franklin D.
Good service, nice decorations. I had some prime rib and I liked it. Everyone was all dressed up, of course I was in shorts and sneakers. The sign on the front of the building says SEAFOOD but ...I dunno. I'm probably going to go back and try some other things like the scallops.
(4)Brandy L.
Beet salad Greek salad 5 stars fyi Prime rib assortment of bread
(4)Greg M.
We came here to kick off a bachelor party. The drinks were stiff and delicious, the food extremely tasty, and the prices surprisingly reasonable. The atmosphere is pleasant and the service was up to par. I can't think of a single criticism and normally I'm full of them.
(4)Ann S.
Celebrated my parents 50th Wedding Anniversary with 15 attendees on Saturday night. The Wildfire in Schaumburg was happy to help make this dinner work in the dining room even if it was a Saturday night (we booked an early dinner reservation to accomodate us). The food was great (as usual), the waitress and all the servers did an awesome job getting all the food, drinks, desserts, etc to everyone without rushing us through. Everything from the Prime Rib to the Triple Chocolage Layer cake was delicious. Thanks for taking such good care of our group, Schaumburg Wildfire!!
(5)Peter R.
I always enjoy dining at Wildfire. I know they have several locations in the state, but this is the only one I have been to so far. I love the look and feel of the restaurant. The deep dark wood, exposed bricks, and lighting that is not too dim provides a good ambiance. This is one of those "upscale casual" places...shirt and tie to jeans and t-shirt goes. They start you of with a loaf of onion bread w/ a side of butter. The bread is most likely laced with opium since its so addicting. I am a carnivore, and a place that claims to have good steak and chops better deliver the goods. I typically order the filet mignon with parmesan crust, and a side of au gratin potatoes. The filet here is up to par with most of the good steaks places. I have also had the Mushroom Crusted Pork Chops, and they are slap me in the face delicious! I tend to stick to what I like on a menu, and the filet mignon here is where its at. I have not had their famous key lime pie, but the triple layer chocolate cake is sweet indulgence. Out of all the chain restaurants in the "Lettuce Entertain You" empire, this would have to be my favorite.
(4)Insun M.
Why have I not gone to this place until now?? Everything i've had there is delicious. Starter bread, apps (mussels in beer), salads, and the protein. My favorite is the porterhouse...I can finish every last bite all by myself. The bf on the other hand claims their prime rib is the best he's had. Make reservations. They get busy even on weekdays!
(5)KT A.
Food is really good. Will be back when I am in the area.
(4)Michelle B.
I LOVE going to Wildfire. Everything I've tried has been delicious and the martini's are excellent. I actually don't eat a ton of steak so my favorites on the menu are: - Chopped Salad: It's SO good. The small portion is huge, you won't be able to eat it all. I can't even imagine how big the 'large' is - Veggie burger: I got this last time and it is the best veggie burger I've ever had. Ever. My husband always gets the filet or petite filet with mashed potatoes and raves about how delicious they are. They have a small patio that is very nice to sit on during summer. I have tried the martini sampler which is a great way to try 4 of their drinks. The Stormy Night martini is excellent.
(5)Kevin A.
Scallops wrapped with bacon. Wood roasted mushrooms. Die for it
(4)Apara W.
Update: Bumping up from 1 star to 4 stars- The manager Sarah went out of the way tonight to make sure everything was perfect. We did have a different server- Atilla( I think that was his name). I also got a call from the General Manager- he was extremely understanding and was patient with my concerns. I think one of the best GMs I have talked to in a long time. 5 stars for the management. Anyways, I had reservations for tonight- food takes about an hour to come, I found the lady making reservations on phone to be a little snappy but whatever. Super busy on weekends. Menu obviously is still limited for vegetarians. I recommend making reservations, asking for the server Atilla and going on a week night.
(4)Ashley S.
My husband and I visited for our anniversary and were completely underwhelmed. We had heard rave reviews about this place, so we had high expectations. It smelled very smoky and it was freezing and very loud inside. Lots of screaming children for a supposedly nice date restaurant. The decor seemed cheesy to us. It seems like the kind of place you take your grandma on her birthday and she would find it very swanky! We considered leaving while we were waiting to be seated, but wanted to give the food a try. We split the oven baked pretzel appetizer which was fine but forgettable. We both got the Bison burger which was not only tough and very gamey tasting, but also pretty pink for medium well. It was served on an onion bun and smothered with onion marmalade (yes, it turned out to be as unappetizing as it sounds!) As my husband put it "I was having a good time...until our food came." Not a good sign in a restaurant! We won't be back.
(2)Nichole W.
This was the start of a very special evening for us. We planned a surprise birthday party for our father and started off here. Our server, Vidmas, was the star of our experience. He was attentive, personable and and knowledgeable. All of us ordered a different steak and side option. Our food was cooked perfectly and came out pretty quickly considering it was a Saturday night with a full restaurant. The quality of our cocktails, service and steaks really put this place back on the map for me. If they have the malted milk ball creme brulee, it is a must try.
(5)Kelli Ann L.
Yeah - I know....everyone LOVES Wildfire.....not me. Not my hubby. Even some friends texted me the other night about being served CHILLED red wine....eeewww! So - went there for a dinner.....had to send the steak back 2 times - first time it was burnt to a crisp (medium rare was the order)....2nd time - strange "crusts" just fell on the side of the plate and were not what I had ordered.....hubby's meal was not great either - steak was chewy...... Emailed the restaurant....received a certificate to go back.....we did.....joy...not. Steaks were both chewy and stringy...and I had to use a steak knife to even cut my Broccoli - not good. Ok - the salad was decent..... This past December....went for a lunch with my hubby and a few people....they finally cooked the steaks correctly...the issue is - they are just not that great of cuts of steak. Maybe they buy in bulk.....maybe they use some off brand of meat...I don't know - the wine selection was mediocre and overpriced....service was lacking....so....eh. I have tried...3 times...will not be going back.
(1)Sanjay P.
Great Ambiance, good food and excellent service. You can not ask for more. It's an expensive restaurant. But you get what you pay. Waitress introduced herself and talked abt daily special and explained the dishes with patient. she gave us our space and got our drinks as ordered. Good practice. Now comes the food topic Jumbo Shrimp : it was just OK. I expected more. Not bad. Lamb Chops : It was excellent...medium done, fresh, exactly the way I wanted, It is tastier that Afghan Lamb Kabobs. I love it. One of the best I have had. Creme Brulee : Very soft, creamy and sweet. More sweet to my liking. But very tasty. Overall pleasant experience.
(4)Dan G.
We came here with a group of five. My lady's, old lady, had a Lettuce Entertain You giftcard and offered to pay. How could you say no a free steak dinner? She invited my folks and her mother as well. This scared me of course, my father, the chef, isn't the best person to bring to a steakhouse. So I kept my fingers crossed, that his food would come out right and his steak be cooked to the right temp. We started with some drinks, I got well mixed old fashion, and ordered the baked goat cheese and calamari as appetizers. I was surprised on how good the calamari was. It was cooked perfectly not to chewy and fried just enough. The goat cheese was good to but come on, its delicious goat cheese, of course it was good. For my entree I ordered the bone in ribeye, I asked for it without the "char-crust", no need to do that to a fine steak. For a side I had the potato au gratin. The steak was cooked to a perfect medium-rare. A delicious steak no doubt, there is something about getting a bone-in steak that makes it so freakin' tasty. The potato was good but nothing to write home about. That was my steak, and it was dang good. But my father's, that was a different story. He ordered the strip steak, medium rare with roasted veggies. When it came out the steak was cooked to medium and instead of roasted veggies it was charred veggies. Now some people would over look this and eat. But him, no, he let the waiter know in a somewhat loud manner. The server said they would take care of it immediately and get his manager. The manager came over quickly and agreed with my father that the steak was overdone and the veggies burnt. He said he would comp the meal and fire up a new steak for him. My dad said no to that and didn't want to wait for the steak but wanted a side of fries. I give major props to the manager for defusing the situation. Once my pop knew the steak was free he got much happier. Also, he ate the entire steak no problem and finished the fries. Overall, besides the snafu, it was a pleasant and tasty experience. Good food and drinks, service that believes, 'the customer is always right," and a very relaxed setting. Perfect for special occasions or the occasional steak fix.
(4)Sarah G.
I've been a patron of Wildfire for over ten years, and also was a server there during the late 1990's. The last couple of visits to Wildfire have been ok, but not great. However this last visit was the worst experience I've had. Service was ok, not wonderful, the server was slightly disheveled, he was confused about what menu was available to us (lunch or dinner). The restaurant was out of several items such as the key ime pie and double stuffed potatoes. My biggest complaint is that the quality of food has declined significantly. It is obvious that they have begun purchasing lesser quality food, pre-cooking items & heating them up instead of preparing them fresh. Pretty disappointing.
(2)Robert P.
Great food and atmosphere but kind of pricey.
(4)Jerry W.
Very good place. Just in town for business and popped over here. Service was very good, Greek salad was excellent, and the salmon was solid. I've had better but I believe they are known more for steaks so it's all good. Nice environment and I would rate this as a place I would definitely go again.
(4)Coll F.
Not our first time here and not our last. Even though we arrived quite late, they sat us without complaint, served us and never made us feel rushed. Great service. Great chopped salad, fantastic angus burger & filets. Cocktails & IPAs also yum!
(4)Karen D.
Just took my husband here for his early bday lunch. We love eating at wildfire. We usually eat at the oakbrook location but we are also going to marcus theater $5 Tuesday's speacial. We love both locations. Our waiter Joann was very sweet and attentive and made my husbands bday a little more speacial by bringing him the best lava cake ever!! I had their cheese pizza and he had a bacon stuffed burger which was really good. But the best part was dessert!! We ordered the snickers ice cream sand which(meh) and a pretzel Sunday ( delicious). Wildfire will always be our favorite restaurant!!! You will not leave disappointed.
(5)Teresa C.
This place is incredible. Had their coffee rubbed bison (medium rare) with broccoli as recommended, and I was blown away. I also tried their trio dessert platter, but was less impressed with their dessert selection. Party I was with also ordered steak and salmon entrees, and although I didn't get a chance to try everything that was brought to the table, everyone really enjoyed their respective dishes. The only reason for four stars is the fact that the waiter delivered the wrong dishes to our table twice, and kitchen messed up one of our orders. Other than that, great service overall and a pleasant dining experience.
(4)Isabel K.
nice place - great food! bar area is great
(4)Sylwia K.
The restaurant is amazing, great service, delicious food and the prices are not that bad!!! I will definitely go back there, and recommend this restaurant to everyone!!!! Phenomenal experience, Great Job!!!! Sylvia
(5)Julie Y.
Never had a bad meal here. Always get the roasted scallop skewers, wildfire chopped salad with the dressing on the side, and sea scallops. which are always AMAZING!!!! Got the burger once and the salmon as well which were pretty good. The drinks are made well also and the service is always spectacular!
(5)Racquel E.
I had a late night dinner with my cousin and his partner, who live in Chicago. Wildfire is a modern-day 1940's jazz dinner club style and with a cool vibe. They offer a variety of menu selections from steaks, prime rib, chops, chicken, seafood, sandwiches and salads. We had beer and cocktails and dinner only. I enjoyed the petite filet mignon with a side of five grain wild rice and I added on a side of balsamic-roasted veggies. The filet was the perfect portion for me and was tender and perfectly seasoned, and the sides were good too. I really enjoyed my dinner and visit with my cousin.
(4)Susie L.
Visiting Schaumburg & decided to try this place. Husband loves steak, kiddoo wanted pizza & I love salmon. Well this place fit the bill! Beautiful on the inside..reminded me of an upscale steakhouse from home, but casual enough for vacationers like us. Staff were attentive & talkative, food was of course amazing, desserts were delicious!
(5)Ray G.
This is my favorite restaurant in Chicago. Delicious food and great staff. I recommend making a reservation for the best experience. A must try
(5)Brandon W.
As you can see from the other reviews, This place is great. They make a choice Manhattan, Which always enhances my dining experience! Hah! Cool 40's decor /atmosphere, nice seating and layout, with an overall classy vibe. Not true upscale but heads and shoulders above most places for casual dining. Like the other Lettuce Entertain You restaurants, The gluten free menu is the true reason I first visited. Quite extensive in size, I didn't feel left out in the slightest bit. If you have Celiacs Disease two words: go here. I've had multiple dishes from here and have never been disappointed. Highly recommended.
(4)Madison L.
Love the Tuscan Kale & Spinach Salad here! It is delicious, fresh and incredibly filling. You walk out filled & happy but not feeling too full. Perfect place for a lunch with friends.
(4)Mary O.
Nice place, price pretty good. And the food is really good quality, presentation, atmosphere... A little bit noise. Better to make reservation.
(4)Gary S.
Not my first time eating here! And definitely not my last everything from the wine to the desert was great We had the seafood (clam chowder) Beet salad Filet minion And lobster tail Apple pie Everything was cooked to perfection , ( great job chef) the service was great ,the waiter was informative on our wine selection and made sure we had everything we needed.
(5)Dina B.
Met up with an old friend who was in downtown Chicago on business. I was looking for a nice place for dinner and drinks in Schaumburg because it is an easy drive from the Rockford area and a short distance from the loop. I found Wildfire online, checked out the menu and read some of the reviews! I'm glad I chose Wildfire! It was outstanding all around...the service, the atmosphere and the food! I loved that they have valet parking because it was a rainy night. While waiting for my date, I had an excellent martini which the bartender recommended after asking what my tastes were. When my date arrived, we sat in the bar for a bit and were not rushed to our table despite our reservations. Our waitress was very friendly and attentive. I had the Wildorf Salad with chicken, which was delicious. My date had the petite filet, which was tender and cooked to perfection. What more can I say...I can't wait to go back again!
(5)Jimmy W.
Just trying an update for the first time. When I revisit so close to the original I normally edit... Does it make a difference? This visit I had the BBQ ribs. I was just at L Woods and had a less than stellar exp, boo, but wildfire came through. Although not a specialized BBQ spot the ribs were very good. The meat had flavor and the light coating of sauce was perfect. Same ultra small slaw and side of bbq sauce like L Woods but ok I guess. We went for lunch but normally do not. The menu is smaller but I like the dinner selections better. My sister could still get a good steak which they serve all the time, why wouldn't you offer the expensive stuff all day ;) The steak, ribeye, was pretty good. Better than Stony River but not as good as upper end steak houses. Which is expected IMO. I probably should give it 4 stars as it does a good job at many things plus being a bit more "upscale" food quality wise. I guess I am comparing it to a Hub 51 type of place which has something for everyone but more pedestrian. Ok, I'll give it 4 stars.
(4)Tom C.
Awesome place and great atmosphere! I suggested this restaurant on our business meeting/dinner. I had the roasted chicken with mashed potatoes and it was very delicious. My coworker had the same and he said it was out of this world. We also enjoyed the Wildfire craft beer called the hefeweizen and it was very tasty. It had a banana flavor. They mentioned to me it was brewed by their manager. I totally recommend this restaurant! #SeñorFood
(5)Neel K.
We stopped here recently on a Thursday night for quick dinner before heading home....and man were we happy that we did. The place was completely packed for a weeknight so we elected to sit at the bar. They have plenty of high tables at the bar all of which are comforatble and give you a good view of the restaurant and the TVs. To start with you get a loaf of bread with butter......ohhhhh sooooo good....Also before I get started on the food...the drink selection is phenominal...the array of martini's, beers on tap and even their own craft beers, make this a beer/wine/martini lover's paradise.... Sorry back to the food......We got this melted goat cheese thing which came with some bread and was to die for....sooo rich and well seasoned I could have just kept eating that all night. We also tried a veg pizza which was good, but what completely blew us away was the Waldorf Salad....if you have never had this type of salad, you have to try it. It was hands down THE BEST SALAD I HAVE EVER HAD!!!!!!! Truly amazing combination of flavors, textures, and ingredients. The portion was HUGE and was really a meal in itself. We forced ourselves to save a tiny portion so we could bring it home to the kids. We also had a dessert which was very good, although I can't remember what it was. Overall Wildfire was an exceptional restaurant and we can't wait to go back to. The service, the food, and the atmosphere were excellent. Especially the Waldorf Salad....if you don't get anything else.....just make sure to try the salad....it will be life changing!!!!
(5)Carolyn I.
I went here for my friend's bridal shower. We were in a private area that fit 4 large round tables. It was a beautiful setting! They provided extra tables for the cake, gifts and favors. We started with drinks. I ordered a daiquiri which was good, but not great. The food was served family style. For appetizers, we had chicken and portobello mushroom skewers, chopped salad and cornbread. The chicken was a little dry, but I loved the sauce that came with it. The salad and cornbread were very good. I've had the chopped salad before and it was as good as I remember. For entrees, we had chicken, steak, mashed potatoes and roasted vegetables. Everything was delicious! By the time dessert came, I was so full. I managed to try the cheesecake and apple crisp with ice cream. Both were a good way to end a satisfying meal. The service was very attentive and the space was intimate and perfect for a sophisticated bridal shower. I recommend Wildfire for a special occasion!
(4)Vanna C.
I meant to leave this review weeks ago! My husband I came for dinner, and enjoyed their little outside dining area, despite the rain. Our server was very knowledgable of the menu and wine list. Our steaks were awesome. We will definitely be returning!
(5)Derek C.
After writing my last review, the manager contacted me and apologized for the poor quality of the steak and asked if I would give them another chance to make it up. I accepted and it was definitely a much better experience than the previous visit we made to Wildfire. We made reservations and came on a weeknight so it was much busier, but the waitress took very good care of us. I forget her name now, as it's been a couple months since this last visit, but she was amazing. Took very good care of us, and was very good with my 15 month old daughter who was kind of making a mess around the table. She mentioned that they just changed the types of steaks that they offer and that it would be better than the steaks that they were previously carrying, and she wasn't lying. Definitely a much better steak than before, cooked perfectly this time. The food was much better and our experience was top notch. There are MANY options for steak in the area, and it's good to know that we can once again consider Wildfire as one of our destinations when we feel the craving for a finely cooked cow.
(4)Asia C.
Favorite steakhouse. I ate here this past Labor Day. I've also been to the Oak Brook location. I think I like the Oak Brook location better. It feels more intimate for some reason. I love the martini flight. Better than just getting just 1 martini. Best martini is the stormy night because of it's uniqueness. But they are ALL good. Favorite entree is the Roumanian Skirt steak medium-well. It seems like you get more flavor & more for your money. I also get the cheddar double-stuffed potato which is the bomb.com . The end.
(5)Renaud S.
Outstanding meat restaurant! First, meat is excellent, as well as fish. Ingredients are delicious and fresh, sauces are exquisite. A great place to have a great meal. The wine menu offers good choice. Also, the bar is nice, altough often crowded. Finally, waiters are nice and atmosphere is very pleasant. I definitely recommend this place.
(5)Magnus L.
We had a REALLY great dining experience here. We had a reservation and there was zero wait, they got us to the table as soon as we came in. We skipped the appetizer's so we would have room for dessert and I had their filet mignon and I went with the broccoli as a side dish. The filet was cooked perfectly, I requested medium-rare and I was afraid it would be bloody since you don't know the first time you go to a restaurant but it cooked exactly what I hoped it would look like. It was very tender and was perfect, no fancy spices just enough to help get the natural flavor of the meat out. The broccoli came with a light lemon-butter sauce and it tasted awesome! Best broccoli side dish I've had. They have a pretty big selection of desserts, extra plus that all of them (as far as I know) can be ordered in half the size which is great. I ordered the key lime pie and it was incredibly good, it was so good I could eat a whole tray. We were a decent sized party, 4 adults plus 3 kids. The kids were a little unruly at times but the waitress was awesome with the kids. The service was really awesome throughout the whole dining experience. I will definitely come back here again next time we're in town
(5)J B.
Epitome of deliciousness. Mushroom pizza - crazy good! Spinach salad with eggs - hell yeah! The petite strip is perfect for a large man. Finish it with a key lime pie and go on Monday for 1/2 price bottles of wine! Go here and go here again...
(4)Jacqueline W.
Best experience I ever had. Our server Jaime really took care of us. The steak was absolutely divine. It was juicy,tender, and full of flavor. Get the veggies as your side!
(5)Lauren B.
Yum! We try not to repeat the same place over and over for anniversaries/Valentine's day, but it's hard not to keep coming here, because we consistently get awesome food/service. I typically get some kind of steak. Their skirt steak is amazing. I also love their shrimp/crab bisque soup. It's incredible!!
(5)David K.
Wow. Really wow. After the horrible stretch of restaurants that had 4 star ratings (when they really should have been 3 or less) - I walked into Wildfire with some colleagues and was immediately welcomed by the host. A nice big friendly greeting - had everyone in the group laughing and had us seated quickly without reservations (NOTE to fellow Yelpers, make the reservation). Food was AMAZING - from the Bison Burger, the French dip, the scallops wrapped in bacon (Yum!) to the salmon on a cedar plank - it was all very tasty and well prepared. The steak ordered at the table also looked very tantalizing - made me wish that I came hungrier. So a huge surprise in Schaumberg, IL - this place was excellent! They are pricey - but the quality of the food reflects the price. If I'm in the area again - I would definitely make this a mandatory dinner stop.
(4)Kelly R.
What great food and great service! Every single time I go I am more in love with this place. A must is the key lime pie... Seriously it's a must!!!! Start with that and then have your dinner :)
(4)Jared W.
I've been meaning to write this review for a long time, because I had an excellent experience here about 6 weeks ago. It was my first trip to Wildfire, and after being the kind of place that I wouldn't normally consider on a nicer night out, I'll definitely plan a trip back. The biggest reason for this is the steak. Specifically, the herb crusted steak. They offer a few different kinds, and even a "sampler," so to speak, where you can try a bit of each. Ordinarily, this is the kind of thing that I would not be a fan of (I think steak is best left to stand on its own merit), but I'm a believer. It was excellent. Generally speaking, this is the kind of place where you want to go and spend some time. Have a long meal and enjoy yourself.
(4)Edward M.
Great food, great service by most. The chopped salad was good, though a bit more vinegar than I would have liked in the dressing. The Ribeye was juicy, succulent, and perfectly cooked. It was so tender on the inside and had an excellent char on the outside. The best ribeye I've had yet, at $40 it better be great. Creamed spinach was good, much like your typical creamed spinach, but lots more spinach than cream which I appreciated. The service by our waitress was slow. We got in and waited a while after ordering drinks and eventually after 10-15 minutes we had to ask for our waitress who finally brought our drinks and salad. We had 2 little kids with us and you would think she would have tried to be more timely. She was instead, very inattentive. The rest of the waitstaff and management was excellent though. Also had an issue where wine from another table was charged to our account, not cool. Glad we looked at the bill! I think it all stems from this one bad waitress. Bottom Line: If you got the money, go!
(4)Drew C.
Really heard good things and Wildfire delivered... mostly. The drinks are delicious -- they have the uncommon Martini Flight, where you get a sampling for four individual martinis for around $12-13. Really loved this option, as I don't know martinis well and got to try a few, the best of which was the Stormy Night. I would return just for this flight and an appetizer. Speaking of appetizers, my party of two ordered the Wildfire Chopped Salad, which is just a fancier version of Portillo's Chopped Salad (here they add dressing upfront, avocado and more of the blue cheese, perhaps a touch too much, which made it salty). Be absolutely SURE you ask for dressing on the side! This salad is so big for around $12, that you can come just for drinks and this... However, if you have leftovers, keeping the dressing off allows you to take it home. We also had bacon wrapped scallops, which were small (expected) and quite good -- about 6 pieces total. As for dinner, I got the Filet Mignon Trio, which was all perfect and cooked on-target. HOWEVER. For another $30 or so, my partner got the Beef Wellington and asked for rare, but got well done. We should have and did not request a correction, as he was paranoid "what the kitchen would do" (that whole wrap, lol) to the replacement food. In the end, the entire meal was a whopping $140, no tax. I've confirmed now that Wildfire -- like all LEYE (Lettuce Entertain You) restaurants -- offers mostly delicious food, but man, for the tab some of these dinners result in, I really expect the dishes to be vetted and double-checked before being served. Cheesecake costs half as much and is perfect every darn time. FYI: Wildfire is a BEAUTIFUL restaurant. Spacious and open, it almost reminds me of a luxurious, modern interpretation of the Copacabana club (I've only seen on TV, haha).
(3)Nikki T.
I am not a picky person, at all. I like to find the good in things. I like positivity and happiness! With that being said, I don't plan on ever coming back to this restaurant again... My very first visit here was just a few days ago. I had just spent the morning shopping for my brother's birthday with my brother and my mom and we decided to get some lunch. My brother's favorite restaurant is Wildfire so that's where we went! He was so excited, telling me how much I was going to love it and how amazing it was. The décor is lovely, very sleek and modern. It actually reminds me a lot of Maggiano's with a few differences. Both Wildfire and Maggiano's are Lettuce Entertain You restaurants so that's probably why. The restaurant seemed pretty busy but we were seated right away which was nice. The waitress was nice AT FIRST... All three of us ordered the chopped salad but I also ordered the Shrimp and Crab Bisque. The bisque was alright, nothing special. I honestly wouldn't order it again. I had multiple crab shell pieces in my small cup of soup...I didn't finish it... The chopped salad was terrible! It was very dry, seemed like there was no dressing at all and it was very yellow, kind of stale looking & tasting. I do need to say that I don't like salads that are swimming in dressing, I actually like to taste the salad and other things mixed in but I still like to taste some dressing! I honestly would have rather gone to Portillo's and gotten a chopped salad from there. Now during our meal the waitress never came back to our table to ask how our meal was or to refill drinks. I had an empty glass for about 15 minutes before a different waitress noticed and asked if I would like a refill. We ended up getting a dessert, Key Lime Pie to share between the three of us and a surprise chocolate lava cake for my brother's birthday. The desserts were the best part. But right when our desserts were delivered, the check was dropped off with them and no more than 5 minutes later, our disappearing waitress came back opening the checkbook to see if we had paid... We were still eating our desserts.... It felt very pushy and rushed. Right after she did that we just paid and left, didn't finish our desserts. We were over it. I was really disappointed with this experience. On top of having great reviews and being highly recommended, it's a Lettuce Entertain You restaurant and I've had nothing but great experiences with other restaurants on the Lettuce Entertain You restaurant list. I guess there is a first time for everything.
(2)Julie C.
Never disappoints. Wonderful birthday celebration for Our daughter. Excellent service !
(4)Scott R.
My goodness, did they always serve that cornbread? It literally melts in your mouth, it's phenomenal and I'm not even a big cornbread fan. The lunch Halibut was fantastic, properly cooked and seasoned. Wildfire deserves high praise for the food alone but the attentiveness of the waiters definitely boosted my perception of the restaurant.
(4)O H.
What am I missing here? All these reviews were so positive. Went to lunch on a weekday with a friend. Service was fine but the food was awful. The bread which should have been sweet ( cornbread ) was spicy, the shrimp was dry and over cooked. The rice ugh tasted like it was left over and the coconut pie had more whip cream then pie with a crust that couldn't be cut with a knife. This isn't my first time there but is it my last.
(1)Dominique M.
Let me preface this review by saying that I've been here before and I wanted to love it here this time around. I'm a big fan of classy, upscale, stylish restaurants with diverse, creative menu items. Let me tell you, Wildfire is not any of these things. In this day and age, any restaurant worth its salt (see what I did there?) should offer a more diverse menu. There should be vegetarian, vegan and gluten free menu items available-yes, even at a steakhouse. Sadly, there were no such items available on Wildfire's very limited menu. The seafood and pasta menu was paltry at best and there were maybe ten beers on tap and fifteen draught beers. What a pathetic selection. This is a classic case of a restaurant trying to survive on brand recognition only. Maybe Wildfire has expanded beyond the actual business that it is capable of handling (i.e. gotten too big for its britches). Maybe some big chain of bland restaurants bought it up. Who knows? Whatever the case may be, I was less than impressed. The ambience-rather than upbeat and energetic-seemed over crowded and extremely loud. Here was almost no room to walk between tables out of the restaurant floor. Tables were jammed side to side and back to back throughout. There was absolutely no privacy. It seems that Wildfire did their best to cram people in like sardines no matter what the cost to the exclusive atmosphere and private, classy ambience that once went hand in hand with the Wildfire name. There were even young children eating there. This is most certainly not a restaurant where high chairs and kiddie menus are appropriate. I'm not paying upwards of $50 for my portion of the meal so that I can sit around and listen to screaming children. The bathrooms were a mess. They were certainly not what one would expect from an upscale restaurant-even a chain restaurant. Although the food was fairly good and the portions were large, nothing screamed "eat me" (lol). It was all mostly just passable. The waiter, who was very nice-as were the rest of the staff, which is mainly why I'm awarding Wildfire the three stars that I am-seemed very attentive at first and then rather than turning our table with two people who were only waiting for the check and dessert, chose to attend to order taking at a table of no less than seventeen people. Color me unimpressed with that lapse in judgment. Overall, not the experience I had hoped for for my last big dinner out before my surgery this week. I should've headed down the way to Seasons 52 or Shaw's Crab House. Heck, even Cooper's Hawk would've been perfect. Growing up, I always heard Gibson's and Wildfire mentioned in the same sentence. No more. The difference is very clear! The best part of our experience was the helpful waiter who went out of his way to bring us our check when our waiter left us hanging and the kindly people at the host stand who held our table for us even though we arrived late due to bad directions.
(3)Mark D.
Their Horseradish Crusted Bone-In Ribeye Steak is to literally die for I love it so much! EVERYTHING at Wildfire is great from the appetizers to their entree's to their desserts. And their Chopped Salad? FANTASTIC! I guess you can tell I'm a bit excited about this restaurant. Would go daily if I could! Great place for a special occasion or a romantic dinner.
(4)Shirley J.
I was surprised at how busy the restaurant was during lunchtime on a Thursday, which might explain the slowwww service. I'm not a huge fan of their booths either and would rather sit at a regular table. Sitting in the booth makes me feel like I'm making a presentation to the whole restaurant or something because they are big half-moon booths that face the dining area. When our server finally came to take our order, I inquired about the soup of the day. The Shrimp & Crab Bisque is pretty good, so I ordered that as an appetizer. My friend ordered the Grilled Chicken Wildorf salad, and I ordered the Black Bean burger and a side of green beans. Our server repeated our entire order back to us and off he went. Fast forward 30 minutes, we got our salad, burger and green beans. After taking one bite out of the burger, my eyes widened like I just saw a ghost. It had such a strong cumin flavor to it, and I have a minor allergy to cumin! I've had plenty of black bean burgers but none had such a strong cumin flavor to them. I had to send it back and ended up getting the Grilled Chicken Wildorf salad also. The salad and green beans were delicious. I noticed while eating my salad that my soup never came. When I finally got a hold of our server and asked him about the soup, he said that I never ordered it and even looked at his order pad. Dude! I saw your mouth and heard you confirm Shrimp & Crab Bisque when you took our orders. In the end, I decided to just forget about the soup. On the brighter side, lunch ended with a complimentary birthday dessert of a brownie topped with vanilla ice cream. Tasty dessert but too sweet by the time you eat 3/4 of it. I recommend going here but when it's not so busy.
(4)Mary A.
Went here for a family gathering. 6 of us at the table and we ordered from the family style menu. We were greeted by a friendly host who seated us quickly and friendly. The servier, Hugo, was great! Cocktails were ordered and it was so nice to served a GENEROUS pour in a cocktail that were worth the money! We had the chopped salad and bacon wrapped scallops that were tender and with crisp bacon. The Calamari was tender and crisp! Entrees were; sirlion tips, cooked medium and so tender you could cut it with a knife. The creamed spinach is seasoned great and we ordered more! i will be back!
(5)Arlet M.
First time coming here, loved it !!!!!!! Thank you so much for great food and atmosphere
(5)Dave K.
WOW... what a spot this was... You drive up and it has valet parking, but there's ample parking in the front and side/rear. You walk through the revolving door, and to me, it is reminiscent of a restaurant or speakeasy from the 20's or 30's. The "Ellington Room" (I initially think Duke Ellington) stood out. The dimly lit restaurant brought a subtle ambiance of sophisticate and relaxation. Spacious tables and comfortable chairs are all around, and the booths are deep, capable of fitting probably three to a side if you needed to,but it's not necessary. I was there as part of a gathering for work, so there were about 20 people altogether, in a side room, wine and spirits were flowing freely, and we had servers setting up 2 tables to accommodate us all. They brought out appetizers, salads, then the main courses that we had to pick 1, and a selection of 2 desserts. The food was phenomenal, and while it is the company you have while eating, this restaurant is most definitely a 5 star joint. I may have to go back and see about what history this place has, it has that feel.
(5)Neil D.
6:35 pm in the waiting area. Had a reservation for a post graduation party for our family of 20+ at 6:30. The wait staff was awesome and i give them 5 stars, the food was an expected 5 stars as well. But my review is for the service up front the hostess. Our group had arrived earlier than expected a full 45 minutes early. We were gathered at the lobby just talking and taking up space so we started ordering drinks at the bar to ease the waiting. Although i know the reservation was at 6:30 the hostess should have done something to accomodate us. I mean we were going to be one of the biggest tabs of the day and she couldnt even do something for us. At around 6:31 my friend asked about our reservation and she just looked at him and said 6:30 on the dot. To make it worse, she had put our company of 20+ right smack in the middle of the room and like all family gatherings, we were loud and surrounding tables would just ogle and make it an uncomfortable experience. The hostess just couldn't give us the more private savoy room. Again 5 stars to the wait staff and food. But this review was for the hostess who was the welcoming face of the chain, I had expected more out of a place like Wildfire who should have a plan B system when a party arrives early.
(1)Johana K.
Great food and service. Our server made sure she explained the specials since it was our first time at wildfire. We will visit again!
(5)Kelly S.
The place is HUGE. A small group of us went for lunch on a Sunday. It wasn't very busy then but I'm guessing lunch during the week gets mobbed based on all the businesses nearby. I think they make their mashed potatoes out of fairy dust, ice cream and crack. Soooooooo, creamy/dreamy. Potato perfection! I could've had a second helping of those but my a** is thanking me now for only going with one serving! For my entree, I got a grilled chicken breast number topped with artichokes and argula - forget what it was called exactly but it was also very good. Service was a little slow on drink refills and on bringing us the checks.
(4)Terri T.
Went on our 30th Wedding Anniversary. We were able to take advantage of the Valentine's Day Dinner for Two. We had the Parmesan Crusted Strip steak and Filet. Everything was cooked to perfection. The service was great. There was more food than we could eat so they packaged it up in separate marked containers to take home. This might be our "Anniversary" place to go from now on.
(5)Christie B.
Absolutely amazing food and service. Steaks were so good! All the apps were delish and the stormy night martini is a must!!!
(5)Ed D.
Very nice. I've been to the one at oak brook a bunch but first time at Schaumburg location. Waitress was very attentive and polite and gave me and my friend a chance to talk without rushing us. The calamari was fresh. My Porterhouse steak was prepared perfectly to my liking. My friends salmon was also juicy and had good flavoring. The mixed drinks were also pretty strong. Price was as expected for Wildfire. I did the wrong math and later realized I gave the waitress a 30% tip...oh well it was good service so at least she deserved it :). It was a great place to have dinner.
(4)Adrianne H.
We were looking forward to dinner tonite. We made a reservation through open table which is very easy to use. Arrived 5 minutes early and hostess was frazzled. Because my husband was valet parking, she would not seat us. Another couple was seated ahead of us. We were given the wait alert box and told something should open up soon. At 645, I went up and said we would like our table as our reservation was for 645. The hostess started talking to herself and was aggravated that we were asking. A wonderful hostess sat us, very accommodating and smiling. The manager came over to say he was sorry. All was good. The server was great! Knowledgeable and good. Recommended items. Great suggestions. Bison meatloaf was an excellent recommendation. I ordered the beet salad and it wasn't the best. However the recovery by the manager and the server was amazing and that is the reason for the 5 stars. Everyone has an off night. Instead of just ignoring it, they knocked themselves out trying to make it right. We dine often at this restaurant and will continue to and also send people here. The service more than makes up for any slight slips. People make the difference.
(5)Marie M.
Fabulous food, knowledgeable waitstaff, great atmosphere!! One of my favorite restaurants in Schaumburg.
(5)ChiTown M.
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)Danielle P.
I really like Wildfire. The "Supper Club " ambience is nice. The food and service are good. If you drink, u must get their stormy night martini, it is exceptional. I really like the balsamic roasted veggies and the au gratin potatoes as sides. The entrees are good and even though it's primarily a steak restaurant, I've never had a steak here. The potatoe crusted scallops are good, as is the cedar plank salmon. The only disappointing thing is that many of the yummiest items are only served at lunch/ not available for dinner. Things like the corn bread, the stuffed burgers and the Mediterranean shrimp salad. Also they used to have the BEST beef short ribs but no longer offer it. Bummer, I hope they reconsider.
(4)Tom M.
Lunch was delicious... Portion was large and the fish off the wood grill off the hook! The waiter was very knowledgeable of the menu and had lots of good recommendations for my special diet! Come check this out!
(5)Dennis O.
I was extremely disappointed. We had chicken and prime rib. The chicken was super dry. Jewel's rotisserie chicken is better. The prime rib was less than expected. The service was good, though. That's the only positive thing I can say about this place. Very pricey too. You'll be hard pressed to find much under the $25 mark. Save your money! I won't be returning, myself...
(2)Michelle F.
When your amazing Aunt invites her favorite ladies in the world out for a meal and says "Let's go to Wildfire--it's on me!" You DO NOT decline!! ;) We had reservations for 12:30 on a Saturday afternoon, and it's probably good that we did. Not that it ever got packed at that time, but it was a steady flow of people--the dining room was never less than 3/4 full. Good for them! We ran through the gamut. Seriously. We got an appetizer, our individual meals, some salad, and dessert. Appetizer: Spinach dip--I'd give it a 3/5. It was alright and all, but not something I would go seeking out again. My meal--The roasted 1/2 chicken with mac n cheese as my side. Oh.My.Gosh. It was so, so good. The chicken was tender and juicy and completely flavorful. I was so impressed. And the mac n cheese was pretty good as well. It had a lot of flavor and was topped with yummy bread crumbs. I give this a 4/5 The dessert--We had three among the four of us. The apple pie (which would have EASILY fed all of us!!), the chocolate and peanut putter pie, and the ice cream sandwiches that are filled with snickers ice cream (the yummy dessert tray doesn't do it justice!) I would give all of these a 5/5. There was so much and it was all amazing. I would go back just for dessert!! The service was great! I forget who our server was (damn me and my lack of remembering names!!) but he was really attentive and helpful! He did a great job! The fact that all of this food was free made the experience even better, but it is definitely somewhere I will return to to try more of the amazing selections!
(5)Concetta S.
Wonderful food, atmosphere, and attentive staff (plus the Manhattans are wonderful!). Not a bad thing to say about my experience here.
(5)Michele S.
I was invited here for a large birthday party on a Sunday afternoon. I had a bad experience at Wildfire in Oak Brook, so initially I wasn't thrilled. I ordered the buffalo chicken sandwich. It was good, but nothing over the top. I also ordered the chocolate sundae for dessert, and was pleasantly surprised that they offered half portion desserts. The service was attentive and prompt. Overall, a nice experience.
(3)Tiffany K.
I love this place!! My fiance and I go here frequently and I don't think we've ever had a problem with service nor have we disliked our food. I take that back, the creamed spinach was a bit too salty for me but I don't eat a lot of salty foods so I might be a bit sensitive. A great restaurant for a romantic evening, business dinner or just a casual lunch. Price isn't too bad either. Last time we went our bill was a little over $80- no alcohol.
(5)Jon T.
In town for business, wanted a place where I could grab a bite at the bar. This place was fantastic for that. Plenty of delicious sounding choices on the menu, along with specials. I had the roasted beet salad which was good. Then crab cake crusted trout which was very tasty. And split sides of BBQ rubbed sweet potato (delicious) and balsamic roasted veggies. I don't usually get desert, but got the key lime pie, and it was fantastic. I have one more day in the area and am seriously considering going back for dinner tonight.
(4)Danielle S.
Well, I hadn't been to Wildfire in a while and I had never been to this location, so this was a treat! First off, I really like the atmosphere. 1920's themed, dimly lit, wood fire grill burning in the background and filling the room with scents of fresh meats. Mmmmm. They have a nice wine selection, with a few martinis, beers, and cocktails. I went for the Wildfire Chardonnay. Not the best wine I've ever had, but not shabby for being the cheapest on the list (classy, I know). Their menu has a variety to choose from - chicken, steaks (of course), fish, pasta, burgers, you name it. I went crazy and ordered the bison burger trio. It was the perfect portion for my less than usually hungry self. Each burger had a different crust on it (I'm personally not crazy about the crusts, but some people love them). They were cooked perfectly and came with a choice of side. The mac & cheese is wonderful, but I ordered the mashed potatoes. If you haven't had bison before, it's basically like beef. Maybe a little more gamy. Our server was very nice, but it seemed to take a while to get our food & drinks. She didn't come by too often either. We did have a big group and it was busy. They were nice enough to split our bill multiple ways. Personally, I think it's a little overpriced, but all steakhouses around here are. It's a nice place to come for a special occasion.
(4)Jo Ann D.
Went for a friends birthday with 6 people. Food is always good. Salads Are questionable. The one thing I don't get is why they won't seat you until the entire party arrives. Kind of annoying when 4 of us were starving & would have loved to sit & have drinks & appetizers knowing one couple would be late because they were caught up in traffic. Can't be comfortable while standing in the very crowded lobby/bar area. Wish they would have mentioned this when making the reservation.
(3)Somchai S.
Stop by with another couple for drinks on a Saturday around 9PM. The parking lot was packed, and so was the bar. We seriously got stuck with the worst seat in the bar. We sat and waiting for 10 minutes while servers would walk past us. We had to flag someone down to even get service. Luckily people started leaving and we got a decent seat. Drinks were over priced. I had the watermelon cosmo $9.95 and it was trash. It did not taste like watermelon, more like acid. Ordered the mozzarella, tomato, basil pizza and it was the size of a small dinner plate 9.95. The pizza was mostly bread and cheese since the tomato sauce was sporadically sprinkled on top. The worst part was that they would not accept Lettuce Entertain You gift cards on Saturdays! I have never gone to a restaurant where giftcards has limitations. To sum it up, Wildfire is overpriced, for the old and stuffy crowd, around 35+. If that does not describe you, find another place.
(1)Theresa V.
Fantastic food and service! The prime rib is unbelievably tender. The calamari are delicious. The sides are also fantastic, my favorite is the mushroom capes. Wonderful place to celebrate life events! Highly recommended!
(5)Mira V.
Bad, bad afternoon at Wildfire. Last week we had excellent service. This week not so much. We decided to have a late lunch around 3:30 p.m. Our server came to our table two times. Once to ask for my fiance's drink order and once to come back for mine. Since my fiance already ordered his drink and appetizers I knew what I wanted and the server put me off and said he'd come back for my dinner order. I knew what I wanted, our appetizers were already in. Why couldn't I place my order now? Our server seemed to have 3 tables in his area. Ours, a couple behind us and another couple further away. He spent all of his time with one particular table. After our appetizers came and we weren't happy with the foccacia that came with the baked goat cheese we couldn't wave him down for anything. He walked by our table and then back to his table further away and chatted with them. When he wasn't with them he was putting drink orders in at the bar and clapping his hands. I'm not sure if he was watching the game or what. The bus boys gave us more attention that our server. Our server never came back to our table after taking my drink order. A runner and bus boy brought our drinks, our appetizers and our meal. No one else came to check if our food was ok, if we needed anything or if they could be of any service. I was very disappointed and I am a Wildfire regular. I love their prime rib French dip for lunch and it was great as usual but our lack of a server was a terrible experience. And it wasn't just us either. The couple behind us couldn't get him to come over to order another round of drinks or get their check. The table next to us with a large family but not under our server's attention had all of their steaks over cooked and no one came back to check on them. I saw one of the people from their table go to the front and try to find someone to rectify the situation. It was an all around bad experience for anyone seated near the front of the house.
(2)Vanessa W.
Wildfire never disappoints! Bacon wrapped scallops are a must! The staff is excellent, food is great - one of our favorite places to eat!
(5)Dluvly 1.
Ooooooh Dios Santo!!!!! The lamb chops are excellent, the pork chops exquisite, the salmon flavourful. The experience was amazing..love this place, highly recommend it. My father in law ordered a small salad, the salad was anything but small. Portions are great, no complaints. Two thumbs up ..see you soon wildfire!
(5)Jay B.
Beer flights are great. Good for your girlfriend/wife's birthday or special occasion. I like the Parmesan crusted filet.
(4)Juan M.
Definitely one of my favorite places. Never had a bad meal and I have been dining with them for years. Kid friendly for a restaurant of this degree.
(5)Britt C.
Must say for the kind of place this is, service was really subpar. I'm not sure if the waitress stereotyped myself and my dining companion as broke youngsters.... But we both had cocktails, entrees and dessert. It wasn't like we were huge spenders, but we weren't sharing an entrée. The food was pretty good but not overly amazing. Between the lack in service and a forgettable meal I don't think I'd go back. Kinda sad because I had heard good things...
(2)Mina H.
AMBIANCE Been checking out a lot of steakhouses lately, and the ambiance really is not my scene... and while I used to like some of those B&W movies, sitting in a place that reminds me of the 1950's with a picture of Sinatra or Sammy Davis and that type of dealio that really does not excite... In my book, stodgy does not equate upscale, the tropical decor a la 'Tropicana' from I Love Lucy reruns... or maybe the prohibition, and I guess I tend to prefer a more energetic and updated setting... anywho Schaumburg has a more open layout, so I prefer it to Lincolnshire. (Yes I get that most people probably don't care that much, but the scene sets the mood for me... I like pretty. Sue me). FOOD Bread and butter was fantastically fresh and good. Petit filet was decent, so was broccoli, but I have had better for much less... friend got medallion duo or trio? The desserts (sampler and carrot cake) and soups were decent but not stellar, the pretzel appetizers were pretty good if a little salty... and my coffee was mediocre. If we weren't getting triple dining points, and not redeeming a Opentable certificate, AND getting 5% back from the card, there would be less stars up there... at a certain price point, quality is mandatory. ;-) SERVICE Bordered on mediocre... the waiter was a little odd at first, and kept forgetting my stuff, lemon for water, straw for drink, additional flatware for coffee and dessert... then was uber chatty to us towards the end. Maybe he remembered the tip thing... which I might have mentioned... the second time he forgot to bring lemons for my water... regardless, we closed the place down and he still got $28. TIP Half-price appetizers from 3-6pm and 9-10pm on weeknights. Have to try and hit this place late night for snacks if your going out... the seared scallop skewers sound amazing and were recommended. Also... split a regular dessert if you think its too large, getting 2 half sizes actually costs more, and I think the portions might even be slightly smaller.
(3)A K.
I have been to this location multiple times and I have always been impressed. There is an excellent bar area so we were able to to wait comfortably while our table was prepared. We had a large group with us and were able to sit in a private room which was allowed for an excellent meal. All of the food was perfect and the staff was very friendly as well.
(4)Marcia W.
Went to Wildfire two years ago for my birthday party. The food was excellent the service even better. Tonight I met up with friends and the entire evening was a major disappointment. It was crowded and we were packed into the dining room like sardines. The server could barely get between the two tables and I was constantly being bumped. All servers were completely overworked, running around like chickens with their heads chopped off. The food was bad. The French onion soup was lukewarm. I had a large beet salad that only had six beets and was pretty much only leafy greens. My husband's ahi tuna was supposed to be seared and came pretty much cooked. My friend's chicken was dry and the dessert was almost inedible. Will not go back and do not recommend
(2)John E.
Food was pretty good from what I recall. We were a bit disappointed right off the bat since we had made reservations but then had to wait at least 20 minutes before being seated. They gave us a free appetizer so at least they made things right--We appreciated the apology. The mac and cheese was really dry though. No bueno! Gotta keep that stuff cheesy!
(4)Pat E.
Apparently you need a reservation on Wednesday nights! This place was absolutely WILD on Wednesday evening! Business dinners, dates, family get togethers, and even one woman dining alone with a whole table to herself (that was sad/obnoxious at the same time). For me, dinner is a celebration of a job well done. Now...this is NOT a pass to gorge yourself on crappy pasta Alfredo a.k.a. fake food. Wildfire is expensive and you need to treat yourself. Keep it classy, Yelp. Anyway, onto the experience...thanks to my wonderful Aunt Patty who turns 35 very soon, she made a reservation for 5 at 730. We were seated at promptly (I hate this word....I digress) at that time! Our waitress took a while, but I was not going to let this middle aged woman who wasn't too great at refills ruin my aunts mini party! Appetizers ordered around the table: french onion soup, chicken tortilla soup, shrimp cocktail, and for me...MUSSELS!!! ATTENTION EVERYONE! JOE E., Elite Yelper and my brother, ate a Jumbo Shrimp (oxymoron). As did I...but I like seafood. Joe thought it was okay. I thought it was AWESOME! I also went to town on my mussels. To build mussels...that's what happens, right? Well, metabolically/physiologically speaking...kinda...but onto the main plates! I ordered the High Plains Bison Burger with grilled onions on the burger...some lettuce, tomato, and pickle. Of course I went with the balsamic roasted vegetables (that came after some time), but were FANTASTIC. Being a twin, my brother and I ordered the same thing. He ordered his medium and mine was going to be a bit more alive at medium rare. They mix it up. Brother is half way through his burger (he loves ketchup; I don't). We go halfsies the rest of the way. Both halves were awesome. Did that ruin the night? Not really...because the birthday girl let us split her extra vegetables. I highly recommend getting them. Fries and onion rings are so 1998. Go with something your (not mine) palette isn't used too! I love game meat...bison, elk, ostrich, or alligator. I am a sucker for the exotic. It was awesome because AP (Aunt Pat) got dessert which was chocolate cake and some ice cream and berries. Guess who got half the berries and ice cream? THIS GUY! Plus...I knew they would have some key lime pie. I ordered said pie. I love said pie. How could I not order pie two weeks after Pi Day? Mom ordered chocolate cookie ice cream sundae, and brother ordered the chocolate fudge pie which was similar to my key lime. Just not as good. I wish the service was better. I wish the server would have not mixed up our burgers. It's a blessing and a curse to be a twin. It was PACKED as I mentioned before, so make a reservation! I mean we had to go around the parking lot just to find a spot....THRICE!!! THRICE!!!!! We actually ended up right in front and saved $4.00 on valet parking. If you want to people watch creepy old guys take out their trophy wives, catch up with some old friends who make a lot more money than you, or get treated by your awesome aunt...WILDFIRE IS THE WAY TO GO!
(5)Amber E.
Mouthwatering is the best way to describe the food my husband and I enjoyed here! We both ordered the filet mignon medallions, and they could not have been more perfect! His favorite was the loaded baked potato while I couldn't get enough of the Parmesan! Our server was very attentive and knowledgable, and made our experience a great one! Finishing off the meal with the apple pie may not have been the most health conscious decision, but it was delicious and huge enough for us to share and have some leftover. We would highly recommend it!
(5)Chloe H.
I have been here once before with my dad on a previous Father's Day. I decided to take him, along with my mom and boyfriend for round two this year. I was a little disappointed (and perhaps a bit snooty) about the amount of children that were in there. When I was a kid, I wasn't allowed to come along to a steakhouse type restaurant. So I was taken aback being surrounded by babies (there were 5-6 of them near our table). But anyways--that's not the restaurant's fault; it was an observation of the type of people dining there that day. I ordered the potato-encrusted scallops and BBQ-rubbed baked potato; my boyfriend the BBQ chicken; my mom the chicken sausage pizza; and my dad the Sunday special of turkey, gravy, and mashed potatoes. My scallops were tender on the inside, crunchy on the outside. My dad enjoyed his turkey a lot and finished it all--a rarity for him. My boyfriend said the chicken was very juicy and it took a lot of willpower for him not to rip the chicken apart Medieval Times style. My mom did not like the pizza at all; she said it was too spicy even though she ordered it without jalapenos. Overall, the server was good. He took our orders quickly and the food was at our table, piping hot in less than 15 minutes. Given how busy the restaurant was, he did a good job.
(5)Judy G.
I have been a long time fan of Wildfire. I made a reservation for Saturday night and was a little concerned how early the reservation was. They only had a 345 and a 9pm slot. I figured it was because it would be swamped with post Valentines diners so I stuck with the earlier time. When I got to the restaurant there were TONS of tables open and even around two hours after I left there were still many many tables open. I think they should be a little more reasonable with reservations and give their long time patrons a better time slot, especially since it seems they have plenty of open seating. Now about the food. The steaks are perfect, there is not a thing I would change about any of the steaks. The sides that come with the steaks were not my favorite. I ordered the Au Gratins and they were like none I have ever had but not in a good way. The only way I could explain the Au Gratins is that they tasted and had the texture of buttered noodles. I would stick with the baked potato, rice or sweet potato next time. The service as always was top notched. Our waiter knew his stuff and was able to anwer all of our questions. He was attentive, and friendly. For those that have not been here before I suggest sticking with the classics, Steak and Potato, you can't go wrong with that!
(4)Anne G.
Love this place! Waited 10 extra minutes for our table and at the end when our bill came they took off the price of one of our appetizers because of the wait. We didn't even complain! Ordered chop salad , bacon wrapped scallops, stuffed mushroom with crab, grautin potatoes, baked butternut squash and the filet trio. Everything was delicious!! Had left overs and just warmed them up and tasted even better then Friday night. Cannot go wrong here!!
(5)Jennifer C.
As most people know, I despise suburban chain restaurants. However, this one is pretty good. The best thing here is the cornbread. It's not on the menu and its served instead of bread at lunch. Delish! In regards to actual menu items I like the salmon and the chopped salad. For me the food here is like a 3.5, but since the service here is generally great I bumped it up to five stars. Overall, I'll definitely be back and ordering from here through takeout taxi too.
(4)Noomi J.
I was gifted a Lettuce Entertain You gift card, so onwards I went with my date in tow haha. We got there around 7:30 on a Thursday with no reservations, waited a max of 20 minutes. We ordered the filet trio and crusted scallops with the side dishes of bbq sweet potatoes and mac & cheese, both of them coming with an extra charge of $2. The filet trio came with a selection of different crusts, aka toppings that were about 1-2 tbs in amount. We chose the bearnaise, horseradish, and mashed potato crusts. All of them were delicious, and the meat was soft & tender. Size-wize, the medallions were comparable to a small clementine. The scallops were incredibly delicious and succulent. However, the spinach that it came with was gross. Too oily. I love spinach on whatever, be it in salads, pizza, omelets, etc, so I was disappointed that it came so ill-prepared like this. The presentation of the dish was a little sloppy- the crusts on a few scallops weren't all on or falling off, and the scallops were swimming in pools of grease. I would've liked the scallops to have been swimming happily in pools of sauce, but the sauce was buried under this gross layer of grease -.- I wanted to dab each scallop's bottom on a napkin lol. Both of the side dishes were average. When I saw bbq sweet potatoes on the menu, I had been excited cuz I thought it would involve an interesting twist involving bbq sauce haha. Unfortunately, it was just a sweet potato brick served with butter and brown sugar. And whenever I go to a steak or bbq establishment, I try to order mac & cheese. Wildfire's version was on the overdone side for the noodles. Not overly cheesy and could have used more sauce. Nothing fancy or beyond mediocre. Another obstacle in the way of a 5 star rating is that our waitress did something to turn me off. I had ordered the filet trio and was about to say our next item when she interrupted and asked if that was it, if we were sharing. If I had come with one of my skinny-ass gfs, then okay, I would've let it pass. But I came with a hot date with a hearty appetite, so it gave me the impression that she thought we couldn't afford dining for two at that establishment. She checked in with us once, our food was brought by someone else, and we saw more of the busboy than her. Not exactly attentive, personalized service. I honestly have had better service at the Cheesecake Factory. Bottom-line, I enjoyed the food, but I'll still be looking for my go-to steak place. *gives the hairy eyeball treatment to the Capital Grille*
(4)Jeff G.
When I went to the Wildfire, the place was very full, however they were able to seat me right away the waitress even though she had a lot going on was very quick getting to me. I wasn't too hungry so I only ordered a Cesar salad with salmon on it. It came out from the kitchen relatively quickly considering the amount of people in the restaurant, their salads are very large and the salmon was excellent. It had a hint of smoky flavor and it was cooked perfectly. Next time I will just order the salmon because it was so good.
(5)Mary Kay D.
Food was awesome, SERVICE was HORRIBLE!!!!!! Sorry Micheal (the waiter), you need a lot more training before I would have put you on the floor for Mother's Day!!!!!!. Here goes in order the problems we had that day at Wild Fire Schaumburg 1. They changed our reservations from 3:45 to 3:15, really not a problem just an inconvenience. 2. Two older women who were the hostesses were rude and clueless. 3. Arrived at 3 PM for 3:15 reservations BUT did not sit down until 4 PM. 4. We had reservations for 9 and they put us at a table big enough for 6, when asked if we could move to a bigger table they refused us saying they were all taken, yet through the entire dinner NO ONE sat there. 5. Tried to read menu in the dark, good thing I am a geocacher, I had a small flashlight I passed around so we could read it. 6. Placed our order at 4:15 and did not get the food until 5:30. 7. Waiter never came back to check on us at all during this time, bus boy refilled our water and brought more bread. 8. FINALLY our food arrives!!!!!. Since we are sitting at a table for 6, And since everything was AL-A-Cart I had to put my baked potato plate on top of my steak plate and my mac and cheese boat in front of my niece. This was really very uncomfortable! 10. No steak sauce, so we had to ask. 11. NO SALT and Pepper had to ask and brought in a different trip. 12. Food was awesome even if I had to reach over people to eat it. 13. Halfway through the meal we finally get our beverages. 14. Asked female wait staff to take our group picture and she rudely claimed she was too busy. But yet her hands were empty and she stood and watched the diners for over 10 minutes... BUSY??? REALLY Hun?? 15. After eating we asked for wet naps for our hands and the block head brings us 3 paper napkins in warm water. Excuse me there are 9 of us!!!! I laughed after trying to pick up wet paper napkins and trying to wipe my hands. It fell apart. 16. AND Finally after all was said and done The seared Tuna Rocked, the Ribs needed no sauce and my steak was cooked to perfection. And at more then $53 a person it was way less the magical. With all the BAD service I can not give this more then two measly stars. I will NOT go back to Wild Fire Schaumburg ever! I have been in the restaurant business for more then 30 years and this has to be on the top ten list of BAD experiences. I was under the impression that ambiance, service and food was all part of the dining experience. If you too believe this then I do not recommend Wild Fire Schaumburg.
(2)Heidi H.
3pm on a Saturday. I order the "special" filet trio. Waitress had to go check if they still had it. Yes they do. GREAT. I order it medium with au gratin potatoes. Turns out it would be 20 minutes till the potatoes would be done. Ok fine we're not in a rush. 20 min later our meal shows up and I can tell right away my steak must be over done just based on the black char on the outside. If it was a $15 steak I would have just shut my mouth and ate it but for a $35 steak at a STEAK restaurant nope sorry. Asked for it to be re fired. Came back about 15 min later and I slice into each one. 2 are at best rare (almost blue) and the third was probably medium rare. So I eat 1 and the other two will be cooked with some eggs for breakfast. Really disappointed I can't get a properly cooked steak after two tries at Wildfire. They did comp my steak and the server was decent but come on.
(2)Susan B.
Wildfire is a great place to dine for a special occasion. We came here for an anniversary dinner around the holidays. I'm glad I made a reservation because a lot of holiday parties were going on so there was a long wait. We were seated in a booth that awkwardly faced some other tables head on. I made sure to order the martini flight pronto so that I wouldn't mind nearly as much that other patrons were forced to stare at us the whole meal. And if you are wondering if the martini flight is worth it, it is! My favorite is stormy night...it tastes like a blue sweetart. We ordered the soft pretzels as an appetizer and they were amazing. A bit greasy but amazing. They were super soft and buttery and came with cheese and mustard dipping sauces (highly recommend). I have the chopped salad and my bf had a steak, both were excellent. Can be a tad pricey but like I said, it is a perfect spot for special occasions.
(5)kimberly r.
We choose the WRONG place for our end of the year lunch. Waitress Suzanne was unprofessional and rude. We waited to long to order, when asked about the food she looked over her shoulder and said I put your order in and walked away like we were at some diner. Then we waited a hour for the food that was room temperature not hot. The food was mediocre at best. Suzanne could not handle cash and cc transactions at the same time and if u need change that was an additional set back because she has to walk back and forth to process that separately. The waitress had the nerve to look to see if she received a tip TACKY my peer gave her $1. We all decide that we will NOT come back. The atmosphere was beautiful and the pop was good.
(2)Jenny L.
I am really disappointed in this place and there policy on parties of large groups of people trying to make a reservation. I called today to schedule dinner for my company for the holidays and was told if it was 12 people or over I would have to either reserve a private room that would require a $2,000 minimum to order regular entrees, OR that we would be allowed to use a room but would be required to have a pre-selected menu. The party would have been less than 20 people total. I then asked if we could simply have a larger table in the dining room and was told "they could see what they could do"...but most likely the tables would be split in 2 meaning 1 table could be on complete opposite sides of the restaurant from each other. Either way with each of these options or being allowed to order entrees we wouldn't have even come close to spending $2,000. This is a restaurant NOT a nightclub. This reservation was going to be for a Monday evening which isn't even prime busy hours in a restaurant, so what is the problem? For this package I was told we would have to purchase was around $35 per person with pre-selected food menu. Okay, well that is not what the staff at my company wanted so why could we just not sit in the dining room and order regular entrees? We were willing to be flexible. If you think about it, the bill would have been higher if we did make the reservation with you in the dining area. For instance $35 times 20 people is $700 on a set menu including 4 courses? Well if we sat in the regular area some people would probably be ordering more expensive items not even including drinks or desserts or appetizers. I was told this is the policy by Wildfire which is really crappy. I myself also work in the service industry part time and I have never heard of anything so absurd. The restaurant I work for accomodates parties like this on a regular basis without forcing their customers to do things like this, which is why our customers come back, tell their friends and family which results in repeat business. As a result of this we decided Wildfire obviously didn't appreciate potentially having us as a customer so we booked our event at other restaurant in Schaumburg that was happy to have us and accomodate our party. I also called many other restaurants in Schaumburg who didn't have any policies like this and again were happy to make a reservation for us and have our business. I am honestly shocked and did not expect this kind of a response from Wildfire and even as a customer I will probably not come back. It was a very simple request, and the best way to lose a customer is to turn them away and not only turn 1 person away but turn away 20 people who will remember that and also tell their family and friends.
(1)Jeka M.
THIS is where I have my birthday. Swingy Rat Pack ambience, polite staff, and the filet medallion trio is out of this world! The goat cheese salad and the spinach salads are also delicious, and I love their wine or martini flights. Issues: In the past, staff were friendlier and more personable; I remember getting special birthday treatment 5 years ago~ desserts, or a free mini martini glass, or something~ and now it's like they barely acknowledge it. Also, the meat cooking has been off~ medium rare is more like medium to well. The staff has also been difficult to understand lately; polite, but distant, too. Overall, staff is still polite, food is still good, but that extra sparkle has dimmed now that it's been around awhile.
(4)Ashley A.
Been to Wildfire twice & both times did not disappoint! The coconut shrimp is yummy! The pretzel appitizer is great too! Would def reccomend!
(4)Nick D.
This place is always solid and a bit cheaper than a top end steakhouse. Good bread, appetizers, drinks, soups etc. The steaks are good to really good. Try one of the crust toppings they offer on the steaks, they are really nice. The service is good and professional. Another nice bonus is that you can get lettuce entertain you points here. I would recommend this place to anyone looking for a nice dinner out.
(4)Reid F.
A big, bustling steakhouse with excellent food and good service. Try the bone-in ribeye steak...yumm. The only knock is the weak wine list, which contains bottles that are mostly too young to be good.
(4)Joe E.
Good Service, Great Atmosphere, Amazing Food! It's not super expensive, but it's not cheap. I think it's worth it. I ordered the spit roasted half chicken with roasted vegetables. Fantastic!!! I don't know what else to say to describe it. Got the IC sundae for dessert. There were so many good choices... the dessert tray looked awesome! My table seemed very pleased with all their dishes as well. I'm a selfish person, so I don't really care what they had/what they thought #kidding I will be going back. Woodfield has so many solid restaurants, but this one is definitely in the Upper-Echelon.
(5)Meghan D.
I've been here many times and have never had a bad meal EVER. My favorite dish is the Trio Crusted Filet Mignon, with many delightful choices for the crust. My favorites are Horseradish, Blue Cheese and Mushroom. This dish goes best with Red Skin Mashed Potatoes (out of this world) and Creamed Spinach. They have a wonderful selection of wine and martinis. We usually don't get to dessert, unless we're with a group. I would suggest their Key Lime Pie or Triple Layer Chocolate Cake. Wildfire is the perfect place to celebrate a special occasion.
(5)Eric H.
Great, classy meal for not that much money. I've been here a few times now and I've enjoyed whatever it was I got, ranging from pizza, to ribs, to the Bison burger. The service has been good whenever I've been here, and there's no complaints to be had from me.
(5)Krys A.
My favorite restaurant! Food is fantastic. Atmosphere is great. Recommended to anyone and everyone.
(5)Carl C.
I have been using this location for several years for business lunches/dinners. A great lunch spot for clients because the staff are very professional and the menu will have something for everyone. If it is nice outside, the patio is a good option. Be sure to have reservations. That is something you must have to make sure you are seated quickly.
(5)Chris R.
I love this place :) Great for lunch or dinner. The food is just quality every time we come here.
(4)Juliana R.
Dining here is always a treat! The wild raspberry martini is like drinking kool-aid The mashed potatoes are like nothing I've ever had in my life! Valet is way cheaper than the city location too which is cool
(5)Andrea P.
Awful service- worst I've experienced anywhere. Bad drinks, burned food, injuries that the staff did not properly attend to. Had to ask a busser for our server then had to ask for the manager. We shouldn't have had to pay a penny for that mess. Being former servers we left enough for tip out but honestly, that wasn't even deserved. Service was- non-existent.
(1)Jennifer S.
I've wanted to try Wildfire for a long time. I visited a few weeks ago after an evening of shopping. The service was great as was the bread. I was underwhelmed by my steak. A steakhouse with dry aged meat should know what medium rare means. The meat was almost medium well and was still freezing cold. The au gratin potatoes were quite good, but the star of the meal was the mushroom side my friend ordered. I doubt I will return. My fiancée cooks a better steak for much less money.
(3)Jeffrey S.
Last night was my second time at Wildfire and it certainly did not disappoint. The service was great, timely and very courteous. Refills came before I had to ask, and the food was magnificent. I had the New York Strip with Parmesan crust and it was so good, it just about melted in my mouth. Though the parking lot was full, they were still able to seat my party of two right away.
(5)Courtney S.
Amazing Food, Awesome Dessert, Great Atmosphere and Wonderful Service! We will be back
(5)Joe P.
The food is delicious! We ordered carry out and and all the food was amazing. The staff on the other hand didn't seem to want to help with the carry out or care to explain in a polite fashion where to actually pick it up. The bartender was nice but hostesses seemed rude. We will be back for the food but leery of the service staff. We've also dined in and enjoyed the experience. The server was much more helpful and knowledgeable than the hostesses mentioned above. The interior is a very cool, retro decor. They have many different "dining rooms" and we've only been in one, but I forget what the name was. I will be back because the food is great and the interior is classy.
(4)Antonio A.
Definitely a better option than any chain. Wildfire offers a somewhat sophisticated ambiance (for American dining of course) and very decent meat. The flank steak was perfectly cooked and tasted great. The marinade didn't overwhelm the taste of beef but rather nicely enhanced it. However the butter is dull and insipid. And the really low point was the baked potato. Any side dish that is the same size as the main course is not only absurd but shows a bit of fear that the main portion served might not suffice.
(4)Cory B.
Posted up at the bar for lunch and in the end, I regret not dinning here sooner. The bartender, Danny, and I had a sophisticated conversation about whiskey and scotch while waiting on my Chicken Club Salad (special for that day). The atmosphere is classy, if/when I come back for dinner I'd feel comfortable in an Oxford. The salad was over-generously portioned and the chicken was cooked to perfection causing me to over indulge. If I had to do it all over again, I wouldn't change a thing. I'm not an expert, just a normal guy who enjoys a good meal.
(5)Kevin K.
If I'm in the burbs and want a great meal, I know that Wildfire will never fail. There's a reason this place is so packed on the weekends and I was lucky enough to be nearby on a weeknight and not have to put up with a wait. There are so many delicious sounding options on the menu, but the horseradish crusted filet is so good that I can't bring myself to ever order anything else.
(5)Betty C.
Love it and never disappointed
(5)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)Eric C.
Went here on Christmas Eve a few years back and had a pleasant experience. It was crowded and we had to wait, but that is completely expected on Christmas Eve. We were able to sit in the bar area and order a drink while we waited. The food was great and the service was excellent.
(4)Paul W.
Back again for our anniversary a year later. Exact same treatment with mouth watering food and excellent service. This place is excellent. Can't recommend it enough. One of my fav places for steak. No disappointments.
(5)Lulu C.
I made resservations on Open Table and when we got there we were seated right away. The waiter, Michael, was extremely helpful and knowledgeable and was fabulous at accommodating our needs for gluten free. The gluten free menu is awesome! They actually have choices for pizza and items with bread that are all gluten free, and they were delicious. I had the baked goat cheese appetizer with gluten free pita, very tasty!!! Our friends had the fish while my husband and I split a piece of prime rib. All of the food was very good! I would highly recommend this place if you want a nice evening out!!!
(5)Ara R.
I love this place. Best steak and martinis ever! Great prices for their portions and quality.
(5)Cinder M.
Incredible staff and incredible food! I can't say enough good things about this place. The portions are generous. The staff is very attentive. Even when it's super busy we still had excellent service and the waitress even had time to chat. They are great at suggestions and telling you about the selections.
(5)Trina J.
Absolutely the best double baked potato and spinach salad on this side of heaven. The filet is also very tasty as it is well seasoned. Definitely a favorite in the area. If you are ballin' on a budget, you should eat in the bar area, Monday through Friday from 4- 6p and 9p - 10p. They offer their starter items for half price. My favorites are the crab crusted shrimp, oven roasted crab cakes and chicken and sausage pizza. The wait staff are good at what they do and they ensure your are well taken care of. If you are planning to eat there on the weekend, I recommend making an appointment. The wait time without a reservation can be off putting.
(4)Faraaz U.
I only ordered an appetizer but my buddies had some entrée choices. We then split the ice cream sandwich dessert and man was that awesome! The food is a bit pricey but you are entering and upscale restaurant. I will come back here next time to try a steak.
(4)Brian L.
Have been going to all of the Wildfires in IL for years and have loved the food since day one. I have always had good service when going here. The staff is used to high maintenance clientele (especially at the Lincolnshire location) so I always feel pampered. My favorite dishes are the spinach and artichoke fondue, chopped salad, crusted halibut (when in season), trio fillet medallions, and for desert the peanut cup or berries crisp. You really can't go wrong. I've also had excellent sandwiches for lunch. Consider doing the club supper if you have a large group. I also love their martinis - green apple is a classic :)
(5)Kirsten T.
The food was excellent, service was poor. I expect far better service when having dinner for 2 and it costs over $100. Call me picky, but I do not expect to waive down my waitress to get another drink. There are far better dining experiences in the area with much better service and the food is just as good.
(3)Tasha A.
3 stars because Wildfire wasn't as great as I thought it was going to be. I was actually a bit disappointed. Because I was traveling alone that week, I sat at the bar. The service was only mediocre, I ordered a petite filet & it was only alright. The one thing I did really enjoy though was the Key Lime Pie martini. If I'm back in the Schaumburg area, I'll give Wildfire another try and update this review, but 3 stars for now.
(3)Brent W.
Came here on a Monday night, post work. Hadn't been to this particular Wildfire but it's a carbon copy of all the others and that's a good thing imo. I really like the atmo at WF's as they are dark and clubby with nice lighting and comfy seating, and even though they are always bustling with activity, with an open kitchen in the back, the noise level is subdued due to excellent acoustics. Another great thing about Wildfire is they always have some solid specials, and if you are in the mood to just snack, take advantage of their 1/2 price apps which go til 6p. Monday's also come with 1/2 price bottles of wine and we chose an excellent Malbec for 22$. Awesome longtime Vet server "?" (can't recall her name but she was insanely well informed and loved her job) recommended a bunch of things....one we went with were the Horseradish encrusted Oysters which were amaze. She, wanting a salad chose the famed WF Chopped, also delicious and completely delivered. I chose the Steak Sandwich that actually didn't look particularly great to the eye (it was a fairly thin cut and even though ordered Med Rare looked more Med/Med Well...the reality was it didn't matter. It was a very tender cut of tenderloin which melted in your mouth, excellent flavor all around with a pesto sauce, arugala, red onion and mozzarella on a toasted ciabatta. I subbed creamed spinach for fries which was good, not off the charts good but tasty all the same. Rounded out the meal with one of their Chocolate Mousse Oreo desserts which was a perfect ending to a great meal.
(4)Nick L.
Having been to pretty all the Wildfire's in the Chicagoland area - it's hard to pick and choose between them. They are all good and I'm happy to make the trip. The time I remember most here was a gathering of friends, some of which had not seen each other for over a year. It was a fun evening. We made a reservation and got a private room towards the back. That was a nice surprise, made me look like I had some pull at this establishment (I made the reservation - which was quick and painless) which was hilarious. The service was just as good, if not better, like having your wait staff. The chopped salad is always popular with the gang and this time was no different. My wife had the prime rib and myself the ribeye and they were cooked/seared perfectly to order. Can't stress how important that is. The sides were also great. So why only 4 stars....? Well, we were all catching up and at the end of the meal the waiter kept coming in expecting us to be gone or something. I think it was late enough that they weren't going to be seating any more people in the room after us. This happened a few times which was a bit off putting. On the way out, it felt like a walk of shame as a few of the other waiters were loitering around outside. No need for that I don't think but the food and company and service was good till then and that was the majority of the evening!
(4)Cindy O.
I had the crusted rib eye ordered 'medium plus' and it was cooked just right. Tender, juicy. The roasted vege side and the gratin potatoes were okay. Not too expensive and the service was attentive. Went with a group and I think everyone enjoyed their meal. Would go back again when in town.
(4)Bill D.
I was surprised the NY Strip side my porterhouse was a little tough. Not tough enough to send back, but I expected it to be more tender.
(2)Dj Nightwolf ..
I was just here, and I totally agree with Amanda C. The scallops are insanely awesome. So awesome that you'll forget about your date... Ok, well, not that awesome, but you get the idea. In addition to awesome scallops, their filet is also awesome. I'm pretty darn sure that any steak you get here is also prepared & cooked to delicious perfection. I also recommend getting the wine flights and martini flights. Yes, we had both... don't judge us. Anyway, I'm definitely diggin the old school look of this place. FYI, it can get a bit noisy, but that's expected when you have great food, service, and drinks. This is definitely a good spot for a dinner date in the suburbs. I can't wait to come back for more awesomeness. ;-) Holla!!!â„¢
(4)Pat M.
My wife and I have been to a Wildfire several times for date nights and special occasions. Our most recent visit was spectacular. The service was good (as always) and the food was amazing. They have a very nice wine list. My wife had a crusted filet which she said was vey good. I had a dry aged strip steak. First time I had ever had one and it was amazing. It was cooked perfectly. Slight char on the outside and still cooked to perfection. I definitely recommend Wild Fire anytime your looking for a nice steak house for a special occasion.
(5)Roberta H.
Wow! What happened to Wildfire? We had a family celebration for my daughter's Graduation at the restaurant, and would have been better served staying home. Service was slow, inattentive and in fact, had to be summoned for us because she was too busy chatting with her co-workers to notice we needed something. My Father's plate was removed while he was still eating it; my drink was taken away and I was never offered another (it was just Club Soda, so it wasn't like I was hammered). The biggest insult, however, was that THREE of our five entrees had to be sent back because they were either incorrect or under-cooked. No apology or explantion was given - the plates were just dropped back on the table. I've dined at both the Schaumburg and the Lincolnshire locations, and have never, ever had such a disappointing experience. I would most certainly NOT recomment this restaurant - especially if you are planning a special celebration. Such a huge disappointment!
(1)Colleen D.
We enjoyed this place so much that we actually went there twice during our Chicago trip, so I can review both lunch and dinner :) The main reason we picked the place was because it has a gluten free menu. I will start off by saying, I love a place that brings out gluten free bread to snack on while waiting for a meal. And super kudos to the waitress who saw hubby's GF menu from across the room and already put in an order for the bread before she even came over. And that GF bun was actually really good. The ambiance was really nice too. We sat in the bar area for a lunch meal and then in the regular dining room for dinner. Both spots were nice. The food was really good, especially the GF options. The GF pizza crust was a bit cracker-like, although I prefer this to the soggy consistency you sometimes get. Hubby said that the turkey burger was also very good. The Frank Sinatra Martini was yummy too. When in the area, we will return.
(4)Amanda C.
SCALLLLLLLLLOPS. Wait, did I say scallops? YEAH, I DID, AND THEY WERE INSANELY AWESOME. The only reason they didn't get 5 stars? I DEFINITELY could have had two plates of them. Come on, Wildfire... gimme more scallops next time, k?
(4)Kevin S.
Wildfire is always a safe bet for great food and a nice environment. Steaks are always cooked to perfection and are delicious but my favorite items here are the chopped salad and the "Basil Hayden's Bourbon Tenderloin Tips" (yes I had to look it up because I forgot what it's called). I'm a huge fan of this place but since it's not exactly a budget restaurant I don't come here as often as I'd like.
(4)Daniel C.
One in the party lives in western suburbs so we opt for this place instead of downtown. Only one guy out of seven went with fish. The rest of us got what we came here for, steak. The wine was a Ravenswood Lodi zin. A middle of the road selection that didn't break the bank. We started with calamari and mussel. As usual, I picked off all the tentacles. My medium rare New York strip was more of a medium. Probably was left sitting waiting on other orders on our table. The after dinner single malt and port list was not long but had a Balvenie and Graham's 20 years so we were satisfied.
(3)Benson Y.
I walked into Wildfire expecting a typical "Applebee's" type set up. I had heard about it from a friend as a good place to eat, but no further details than that. When I walked in, I suddenly felt like I should have been wearing a full suit along with a fedora. The inside is beautiful, with its design reminiscent of what Hollywood would create as the backdrop for a gangster scene in a classic gangland flick. Even the signs that were spread out in the restaurant had a font that resembled something out of that era, with bold, thick letters and thin lines accentuating the edges. The front has the bar and a casual seating area. The main area of the restaurant is divided into two sides, one with lots of smaller tables and another with a large, long table. Off to the sides I saw a couple rooms that looked like private dining rooms. It's a really impressive set up and I drank it in with my eyes as we were taken to our table. As part of dinner, two types of bread were presented at the table. The first was an onion loaf and the other was a raisin bread. Both were wonderfully warm and tasty. I was not super hungry that night, so I ordered two appetizers and a side salad. The first appetizer was a dish of mussels with an herb butter sauce. The second was a horseradish crusted clam dish. Both were succulent and tasty. The herb butter sauce was really nice. It was warm with a great combination of herb flavor and butter, none overwhelming the other. The crust on the clams was really tasty but not bitter which some horseradish dishes can become. My side salad was spinach with bacon, nuts, shredded radishes with a wonderful warm mustard dressing. Service was quick and efficient. The waitress seemed really matter of fact, with no chit chat or small talk. She was friendly enough, and the place was packed so my guess is that she was racing to get through her tables. She wasn't rude in any way however and our food came much faster than I expected. I have to say that the portions were also much larger than I expected. I was thinking tiny appetizer sizes, but the mussel dish easily had a dozen pieces and the clam dish had about six. For dessert, I chose the pumpkin pie. It was really good. Not the best I've ever had, but very tasty with a nice thick layer of cream and candied walnuts. For the price, atmosphere and delicious food Wildfire is definitely worth a visit. I actually hope to go back the next time I'm in the Chicago area and take some pictures too!
(4)Barbara S.
After reading some great reviews, I decided to try out this steakhouse since a friend and I were in serious need of brain food and for me that is always steak or fish. Went here on a Sunday at noon and was seated right away. The server was quick and efficient. The cornbread was amazingly yum! I started with the French onion soup which was nice but nothing great. I followed the so-so. Soup with a tenderloin steak sand-which that was very disappointing, it was not tender at all. My experience may be skewed by what I chose. The decor is beautiful and very old-school steakhouse, if only the food was up to par.
(2)Connie C.
I went to a family birthday party here last night in there private room that held 30 guests and where extremely satisfied! The service, the planned menu of appetizers, dinner course of filet mignon,salmon, and chicken on bone, double baked potato and broccoli was to die for. One of the main reasons we held the party there was due to there consistency of there food meaning... every time you dine there you never have a bad meal, or poor service. our family dines out ALLOT and Wildfire is one of our favorites restaurant's that is why we picked the event to be held there. We knew none of the guests would be disappointed with there meal or dining experience. The dessert we had was a triple chocolate cake and fruit crisp plate there was so much food that today I' am still stuffed. So if you want to book an event and have a great time with outstanding food and service I highly recommend Wildfire in schaumburg. The only reason I did not give it a 5 star rating is like all RESTAURANTS when they deliver your food its ALWAYS room temp . I happen to like me food very warm like you got it right out of the oven.Perhaps one day all restaurant's will deliver hot food to your table! here's hoping.
(4)Doug H.
Good restaurant. Food was good, but not amazing. Good service. Fair prices for a quality sit-down restaurant. I would come here again.
(4)Jeff P.
Every time I come here...I'm blown away. The decor is fantastic with a twenties-style supper club them. the coffee-rubbed buffalo filet is awesome. The drinks are great. The sides, delicious. What a great place. Average blueberry pie.
(5)Lola K P.
This is the only one of the chain we've visited so far, and it's a really nicely appointed old-school cigar-clubby feeling kinda place - all dark oak and plump booths. A tiny bit like S.F.'s Joe DiMaggio's, at least in the main room - I didn't like the overflow room as much. It's very nice and upscale for the area, enough to maybe count as a kinda special-date place if you can't get into the City. We've visited several times, and I remember thinking that the food wasn't consistent, but can't rack my brain right now for examples. To top it off, I could've sworn I had pictures from at least some of the visits, and can't find those either. I do remember a few dishes I liked there: Coconut Shrimp, Prime Rib, Filet Mignon. I vaguely remember not liking the rice side so much, bit mushy and oversalted. So if nothing's particularly memorable, I'm guessing this sounds more like a 3 star rating, but I'm bumping it up cause I like the restaurant in general, it's upscale for this area, and on Mondays all the wines are half-off, and a definite value then.
(4)Dawn D.
Jam packed for a Sunday night. 10 minute wait with a reservation, but service was prompt once we were seated. I had the filet cooked medium, and it was cooked exactly right. For $25, it had a little bit more fat than it should have but was still delicious. It is not the best I have ever had, that filet is at the Farmstead in Cedarburg, WI, but I really enjoyed it. The potatoes were excellent, get the twice-baked potato if you go it is massive and delicious, almost a meal itself. The apple pie is also massive and really tasty. Be prepared to spend, it is really expensive but a nice experience for a special occasion or if you happen upon a gift card.
(4)Justin D.
Came in for a late dinner on a travel day. Wildfire sounded like a good choice close to the hotel. This is one of those classy chain owned restaurants but I can't complain about anything other than that. Service and food were excellent. I had the Beet and Goat Cheese Salad (side) and the Braised Short Rib Ravioli with a glass of Zin. The Beet and Goat Cheese salad was about as good as a side salad could be. The side portion is perfect for one person. If you get the small portion it is supposed to be big enough to feed about 3 people. Very fresh goat cheese and tender beets covered in almonds. Very tasty. The Braised Short Rib Ravioli was incredible. Served in a broth with chopped carrots and celery the starter is 3 satisfying jumbo ravioli. Each bite was filled with tender and delicious short rib meat and topped with a lite covering of mozzarella cheese. I wasn't able to eat a full meal here but the starter and salad alone put me at 3 stars. If I ever get the chance again I will update. There is no doubt I can get another star or two out for Wildfire.
(3)Meagan G.
As someone coming from an area with some of the freshest seafood out there, it's a bit unfair to judge a steak place on their fish, but I don't eat steak and chicken seemed boring. Instead, I opted for the cedar plank salmon and was pleasantly surprised. The teriyaki sauce was a bit over bearing, but the salmon was well cooked. I have a feeling most people don't order it here though. The broccoli side was a bit odd. It was basically a head of broccoli on a plate with some butter melted down over the top. Not spectacular, and I have a feeling the mashed potatoes all of my co-workers ordered were much better. Dessert options were great - homemade ice cream sandwich, banana creme pie and a fresh baked chocolate chip/pecan cookie with ice cream. Each portion would have been enough for the table to share, but we splurged - it was an expense account dinner afterall. Overall, it's probably best to order steak and dessert here, but avoid the seafood. The chicken looked tasty as well and may be worth a shot.
(3)L M.
My husband and I went here for a last-nice-dinner-before-the-baby-arrives and had a good time. At 7:00pm on a Friday night they were packed, but with reservations we were seated right away. We had to wait a bit, at first, for our waiter to give us attention, but after the food arrived he did a fine job. To start we had the crab crusted stuffed shrimp. They were good, but I'd recommend not using the lemon wedge they provide. It actually takes away from the crab and shrimp taste. We then each had the shrimp-and-crab bisque (who can get enough of shrimp and crab?). It was really tasty, with plenty of seafood. For dinner my husband ordered the 16 oz. prime rib, medium rare. There was more than enough for the two of us to share. It was perfectly cooked, juicy and tender. I had the ribeye medallions al forno, and by far, this was the star of the meal. The medallions themselves, the parmesan stuffing, and the jus were delectable. I loved the mushroom cap accompaniment. I would go back for that out of everything we had. We both ordered the au gratin potatoes for our sides and they were soo creamy and cheesy, super yummy. For dessert we had a dessert sampler consisting of the key lime pie, a peanut butter chocolate pie, and an ice cream cookie. Oh, yeah. This pregnant lady was very pleased by her overall experience!
(4)Marcus P.
I do NOT give 5 stars often, but Wildfire is definitely one of my favorite restaurants. Upscale and somewhat conservative (dark oak, stone and brass appointments--like a gentlemen's cigar-bar sans the cigars); without being overly-stuffy or Republican feeling. This place is a great diversion from all the swanky, pseudo-uber-sexy-nouveau-riche restaurants that are popping up on every corner. The staff acts like they are stock-option invested in the place--very gracious, very attentive...very nice. The drinks are to die for! I've had everything from Cosmos and Apple Martinis to Manhattan and Old-Fashions, and I've never been disappointed. What I've had that made me a permanent fan, however: shrimp & crab bisque, the calamari, the long island duck and the spit roasted turkey. Incredible! But the reason I go, the reason I still remember Wildfire even after I've moved and have lived in D.C. for nearly five years? The Surf and Turf--a filet mignon and a crab crusted lobster tail. Let me stop...let me stop...I'm getting vaklempt. Excuse me...talk amongst yourselves...I'll give you a topic: it's possible to lead a cow up stairs, but not down stairs. Discuss.
(5)Ashley C.
The Good: + They sat us as soon as we got there for our reservation. + Excellent, cooked-to-order Filet. + Very nice lobster tail as part of the surf + turf. + The chocolate cake for my friend's birthday that came out with a candle. The Okay/Bad: - The shrimp and crab bisque - it was good but nothing to write home about. - Creamed spinach - not good. - I hate when restaurants create a fake wait. During our dinner, there were plenty of tables available and no one was seated there during our dinner. Yet, somehow there was a 2 hour wait. - My biggest complaint is the Service. Our waitress was just cold. I know that they sometimes have to card for wine, etc, but at a lot of nice places they don't or at the very least are polite. We ordered martinis and she demanded that she see our ID and spent time looking at it. Yet, she failed to mention my friend's birthday until we said something. She responded, "oh yes, I guess I saw that." I was so pissed that I even said normally nice places don't do that. That started me off wrong - and she didn't even give anyone else in her section near us a hassle. WTF?! She just wasn't nice or friendly at all. She also never came by and asked if we wanted another drink or anything else. At a nice restaurant, you need to have good service. Hence, deducting a star for that. I'd like to try the one in Chicago, but one of the better options out by Woodfield.
(3)Nicole L.
So it's been five years since I last ate at Wildfire but I was back recently for a farewell lunch for a coworker. I ordered the filet medallion duo where you choose your toppings for each 3 oz filet. I got the blue cheese and parmesan. Both were very tasty, but what was weird is I asked for my steak prepared medium and one of the filets was well done which made it not as tasty as the other. Overall, however, the steak was much better than the last time I ate here. The mashed potatoes, as always, were delicious. For dessert I shared the "ice cream sandwich" with a coworker which is really good - made with dense brownies for the outside and Snickers ice cream for the inside. Very filling. I still wouldn't come here on my own, I think, due to the price and the fact they never seem to prepare the steak as requested, but it's at least much better than five years ago.
(4)Mary B.
I go here probably once a month with my mom for martini flights! I think that is the greatest part of it! I've only been there once for an actual meal, which was just okay. But I went a long time ago for their dinner meal so maybe it's different now. Now whenever I go, my mom and I usually sit in the bar during happy hour and have martini flights and half off appetizers. The appetizers are really good. We always get the chicken and portabella mushroom skewer and the artichoke dip. Both are so amazing. We've also had the goat cheese appetizer too. Also nummy! The staff members are always very friendly too. We've had a girl there a few times and she always remembers us and chats with us about things. Really personable! If you like martini's, definitely hit it up for the flight if nothing else. They are really really good. My favorite is the raspberry martini and the stormy night. I'll have to try out their dinner food again too... but only if I have a gift card, it's pretty pricy during the regular hours which is why we hit up half off appetizers in the bar (4-6).
(4)Meghan C.
I have lived in the Schaumburg area for a few years now and have finally had the pleasure of dining at Wildfire. From the street it never looks all that busy, but boy was I wrong. They were hoppin'! It pays to be patient when it comes to parking. Expect to drive around for at least 5-10 minutes for a parking spot, or just go with the valet, if you don't want to wait. It was about a 45 minute wait for the dining room, but we ate at the bar and had almost immediate service. Our waitress took a little bit longer than I expected to get the drinks and food, but I gave her the benefit of the doubt because it was super-busy. The wait for the food to come was about average, but totally worth the wait. The calamari was delectable, but the mussels not so much. They were a meaty, and the sauce was a bit thick. Some may like it, but it was not for me. My steak was perfect and was soooo tender. I was able to cut through it like butter. I had no room for dessert, but what our table neighbors had looked delicious, and I'm sure it was. I was a little disappointed that our waitress forgot my aunt's second glass of wine, but she made up for it by taking it off the bill, and giving it to us anyway. (I've waited tables before, so like I said before, we gave her benefit of the doubt). My advice to you would be to make reservations, don't eat the mussels, and save room for dessert.
(4)Carol K.
My husband and I have been known to "default" to Wildfire when we don't know where we want to eat. I believe this is because of the spot-on consistency of both their food and service. You know exactly what you're going to get when you eat here. Attentive, personal service, quality meats, LOTS of flavor. I am completely obsessed with their braised short rib plate - I've ordered it without even looking at the menu the last two times we visited. For once, I wish the portion was LARGER because I could eat 2 pounds of that short rib. My husband always goes for a fat steak with a crust (usually blue cheese) on top. The cheddar stuffed, twice-baked potato should not be missed. I also appreciate their variety of desserts - a little something for everyone, and you can even get half orders for people who just want a small bite of something sweet. Maybe the best part of Wildfire? You can make reservations online - even right here on the Yelp website! It's a no-brainer.
(4)Jacob D.
My wife and I decided to go to a steak house and Wildfire was one of the few open at the time (they open early compared to Sam and Harry's and other steakhouses in the area). I have never had a bad experience here although this is not my favorite steak place. I had the beef wellington and my wife had the petite fillet. The meat was prepared perfectly (as usual) and the wine was great! The crab stuffed mushroom caps were delicious, I definitely recommend ordering them as an appetizer! The place does not offer the same quality and taste of steak as Gibson's or Capital Grille but it's still a worthwhile stop when you want to have a great steak and enjoy yourself. The prices are not cheap but they are not expensive either. Expect to leave about $120-150 for two (with drinks / wine). Overall I believe Wildfire offers great food at great prices.
(5)Tara M.
Okay, admittedly I'm so far out of the loop because we're one of the last couples in the Chicago area to try Wildfire, not that we hadn't heard of it, we're just cheap so expensive dinners don't happen often. What kind of restaurant did I think I was going to? I don't know, but I expected it all to be top-notch, top-shelf, superior... because that's what everyone tells me. Walk in, 6:15, have 6:30 reservations and they seat us right away, all the way on the other side of the restaurant, but in a cozy spot. Good start. Water hits the table, server comes and discusses specials, takes drink order. Okay, we order, I order petite filet, well (oh, shut up! I order well done meat all the time, it is not wrong to order red meat... cooked!). Husband ordered Char Crusted Rib Eye, Medium Rare (because he's a canibal, that's the only reason to require so much blood in your meat... or you're a vampire! -ooh, maybe that would explain those bite marks on my neck....). Both of us ordered a salad... Salads: Not sure about this hearts of palm thing... the salads were okay. Balsamic Vinigarette was great, according to husband. Thousand Island was that pink watery kind, it was kinda icky. Steaks: Husband's Rib Eye, he loved, perfectly cooked, great taste... no complaints. Petite Filet... well, they told me that it would be buterflied because it was to be well, not sure what they mean because there was no essence of butterflying to my meat, but then again it was also served to me Medium... back to the kitchen, give it some fire... ta-da! Well done, and a good cut of meat. Yum-yum! Desert: Husband ordered the key lime pie and I ordered the apple pie w/caramel and ice cream... key lime was not the best, but it's a steak place, not a pie place (an husband's affinity for blood may have skewed his tastebuds). Apple pie was great, but too much for one person! While we were eating desert we overheard our server telling another table that many deserts could be odered as half... would have been nice to have been told that too, I'd have ordered half. So the service was really good, even if my meat wasn't fully-cooked the first time it hit our table. The food was good, aside from my salad being thoroughly unimpressive. I think Wildfire is a nice experience for the price, but thought that the ambiance would be more than it was. Oh, one last thing, and maybe this isn't something others review, but it's a big deal to me... restrooms! There is only one set of them, on one side of the restaurant and no easy way to get there from our seats, unless we wanted to use the kitchen run for the servers. Then the bathrooms were kinda weird, with an odd/funky trough sink and kind of unkept appearance. Not repulsive, but kind of icky... I don't know... it was a bit of an issue for me though. All in all a decent experience, we will likely go back with a group, and I'll just not use the restroom.
(5)Donna R.
BEST STEAKS EVER Always have a pleasant time here. Meat is always wonderfully prepared. Mashed potatoes are always delicous. Just go here :)
(5)Jecker H.
best chopped salad ever!!!!!!!!!! also the trippled layerd chocolate cake is to die for!!!!!
(5)Jamie M.
So let's just start off by saying I like Wildfire. It seems to be the kind of place that when vendors want to buy dinner, they choose a local Wildfire. Maybe it's because they are consistently good. I know I've been to 3 different ones and the food has been good. We chose Wildfire on a spur of the moment because the restaurant we were planning on must have had a fire - 3 trucks in front of the building and everyone outside. So we headed to Wildfire 3 blocks away. We got there are 815 on a Satruday night and were told a 30 minute wait was ahead of us. That is about what I would expect for no reservations, no call-ahead. We managed to grab a seat by the bar, which was packed with a mixture of folks waiting for tables and people eating at the bar. I got a Fat Tire on draft, Kelly got an iced tea, and Pam got a Bloody Mary, which she thought was excellent. Sure enough, the buzzer went off 28 minutes into our wait. They told us to grab our drink and follow them, and a bartender came to our table a couple minutes later to settle up. I threw 2 $20 bill in for a $34 tab, and I guess they just assumed I wanted to tip $6 on it. Have to admit I thought that was a little presumptuous, but I let it slide. Our waitress was super nice,and the fresh bread was delicious. Some sort of a mini onion load and a mini pumpernickel. Yum! I ordered a special of ribeye and scallops. The waitress pointed out it was a thin cut, and that was fine by me. Pam got the fillet wellington, and Kelly went with a chicken dish with an arugula salad on top of it. We also got a small Wildfire chop salad to split - holy crud the small could have fed 5-6 easy! Everything came out promptly, even given the place was packed. Families and couples all over and still it didn't seem overly load. Good accoustic design I think. My ribeye was cooked perfectly and seasoned just right, but my scallops were just overdone, but not by a lot. Kelly loved her salad / chicken, and Pam was in heaven with her wellington. Of everything on the table, I think we also agreed that Pam's side of Au gratin potatoes was the best. Wow! Overall, I really enjoy Wildfire. If it wasn't for my scallops, which were still good even overdone, I would have given it a 5 stars. Definately recommend the au gratin!
(4)Barman S.
This is one of the better steak houses out there in Chicago suburb. It's a little bit expensive, but not as expensive as some high class steak restaurants that aren't necessarily better. So, if I want to eat a good steak, I'd rather go here. My favorite is Horseradish Cruster Filet (medium) and Tuna Steak Teriyaki (medium rare). Yummm... Menu (9/10) This is a steak restaurant, so you can't really find anything but steak and some seafood offerings. But as far as steak is concerned, they're pretty creative and you will find dishes that you can't find anywhere else. Price (9/10) For a good steak restaurant, this is not expensive, especially since the side dishes aren't a'la carte. If you order a dinner menu, you'll get a side dish. And as far as side dish is concerned, I always order au gratin potatoes. Ambiance (7/10) The restaurant layout is nice and clean, but the distance between tables is too close for my taste. If you're a bit large and have to sit a little further from your table, your chair may bump into someone behind you. It's a little noisy as well. Service (7/10) I've never seen any other steak restaurant to be so packed every night. As a result, the waiters and waitresses have to work extra hard to attend to all their customers' needs. So, you may feel a little bit ignored from time to time. Can be improved for sure, probably by hiring more people. Location (9/10) It's about 10-15 minute high way drive without traffic. With traffic, it's more like a 20 minute high way drive. That's not bad at all. Overall score: 8/10
(4)David W.
What's not to like? My kind of place, this rest'raunt is (sung to the tune of "My Kind Of Town, Chicago Is"). A pleasant, festive atmosphere, spacious and comfortable inside, attentive and knowledgeable waitstaff. Prices were comparable to better Dallas-area restaurants. Valet service was advertised, but my party found a spot in the back. The menu and winelist were impressive. I had the Prime Rib, which was prepared to perfection. My side dish, potatoes au gratin was very tasty, but the portion was quite small - I could have wished for more. The bar service was really good - my Beefeater martini was perfect. We were comfortably able to find room for dessert. What I had wanted was sold out :( but the substitute, creme brulee, was admittedly delicious. Next time I visit the area I intend to return and try more yummy offerings.
(4)Nicole M.
Went to wildfire for my boyfriends birthday dinner, this time with reservations and it was still yummy! We got the calamari appetizer, which was good. He got a beer, I got a key lime pie martini... Umm delish!!! I of course got the NY strip with baked potato crust and he got the prime rib and a huge baked potato. He said that had the be the best prime rib hes had, So I stole a bite and it was pretty darn good! I love going to Wildfire for a nice meal with a not over the top price!
(4)Michael P.
Ive been here multiple times with my family. I like the place its good but i wouldnt come here with friends or by myself. too expensive. the mushroom pizza as the apetizer is the best mushroom pizza ive ever had. usually order the one of the steaks. i feel like they are similar to other restaurants that serve steaks. nothing special. good restaurant to go with family. Overall i feel there are better steakhouses
(3)Nana G.
I've been to Wildfire a few times before with friends and family. Food was really good, service was alright and it was overall pleasant. So my husband and I decided to go there for our first wedding anniversary dinner last month. We made a reservation and were all dressed up for our special occasion. We got there and it was busy as usual. We told them we had a reservation and were given a pager and waited for our table to be ready. So we waited, and waited...and waited some more. People who arrived AFTER us, and it seemed like they didn't have a reservation either, were being seated before us. And we were standing right in front of the hostesses the whole time. 20 minutes had gone by and my husband went up to the hostesses and asked when our table would be ready. They acted so surprised and was like oh, you're coming right up. Coincidence? Doubtful. A mistake? Maaaaaaybe. But we were standing right in front of them, in plain view, the whole time. Was it because my husband and I looked too young? Who knows. Whatever it was, it ruined the mood for us. When they were finally ready to seat us, they brought us to a booth in the bar area. It was lame. We were one of the most dressed up customers and they decided to sit us in the bar area. It pretty much ruined our mood for our anniversary dinner. Our waiter was alright, and the food was good as usual. I had the filet mignon wellington and my husband had the NY strip. Those were the only high points for the whole night. That wasn't enough, however, to make us forget the the bad start to our dinner. My husband and I would not come again, unless we just wanted to come in for some good steak and not care about the service.
(2)Alefiyah M.
My husband and I got the braised beef tip ravioli, chopped salad, and mini bison burger trio. The ravioli was delicious - pasta tasted fresh and beef and sauce were so good. My husband loved the salad. He's usually not a fan of vinaigrettes, but this one was delicious and not overpowering. The burgers were alright, a little dry, but flavorful. Our order took a while to come out because my burgers were burned and had to be remade. The manager came out and apologized and took the appetizer off our bill. After the meal, our waitress came out with two complimentary desserts to apologize for the meal delay, a flourless chocolate cake and vanilla ice cream with a berry sauce. Neither of us like chocolate too much, so didn't eat much of the cake, but ice cream was good. Chocolate lovers would adore the cake. Our meal and service were both amazing and we hope to be back soon.
(5)Bryan W.
Just had an amazing dinner there. Between the two of us shared the stuffed mushrooms, spinach salad, pumpkin pie and filet Wellington. All of it was amazing and we had great service too
(5)Nick M.
Stop Seven: New beginnings You have redeemed yourself Wildfire, better food, better service, and a nice "see you later" before I left. I knew you had it in you! I kind of like the lunch menu better anyways.
(4)Scott W.
Came here on a Saturday evening and it was packed. Definitely remember to make reservations. The parking lot was completely full so we utilized the valet parking. Inside the restaurant has an upscale feel. I really enjoyed the prime rib. It was prepared perfectly. Save room for dessert as well. They are huge.
(4)Al M.
I need to preface this review with the fact that this was more about our waiter than it was the food. I have eaten at Wildfire in several locations and am usually pleased. I was not the host of the 8 people I was dining with last evening. This was a business dinner and we had a private room which is quite nice. I am not sure I ever heard or did not understand our waiters name. He had a strong accent which was difficult to comprehend. We were offered cocktails, at that time our host who is very knowledgeable of wine asked for the wine list. the waiter proceeded to condescend to our host, about how difficult the wine list was to understand and offered there house wine as an alternative. that set the tone for the rest of the evening. We eventually overlooked it, but the servers attitude was indifferent and less than friendly. At some point I would have spoken to the manager, but did not want to defect from our hosts evening. We will go back, the food is consistently good, and normally the service is better.
(3)Anna K.
Usual fail-safe steakhouse after a long day of shopping in the ever so popular woodfield shopping district. A and I have a tendency to skim the menu and order on a whim whatever that sounds good and the Past 2 times have been surprisingly tasteful. Our favorite item thus far has been the cobb salad. something about the dressing makes this one better than most cobb salads plus since it's portioned as a shared item, there is plenty of greens, bacon bits, and egg to be consumed between us two. Starter onion and rye breads with a bowl of crab and shrimp bisque is always a good option and for the main entrees, filet mignon with lobster tail or the chicken and bbq ribs combo are always good choices. The service is consistently good with nice hostesses who will talk to you with a smile always.
(3)Kelly O.
I truly have never had anything but a fantastic experience here. The service is wonderful- attentive but not intrusive. The food is perfection. The dirty martinis are AMAZING- it's made perfect every time, which is somewhat of a challenge at other restaurants, which disturbs me to no end. Great bar area where you can eat and hang out. Huge dining room with plenty of private dining tables available. I just honestly can't say a bad thing about this place.
(5)Susanna M.
just left wildfire rest. in schaumburg. got take out. gluten free penne pasta with roasted veges. also, a spinach salad w/egg and bacon with warm dressing. first-the penne pasta was not aldente. over cooked. the mixed roasted veges, were beyond tender. more like baby food. just mush when held and squeezed in between fingers. it was a hot mess. it looked like a mushy jumble of red sauce and unidentifiable veges. obviously, everything was pre-cooked and then re-heated or dropped in boiling water to re-heat once more. the shaved radishes were very bitter! strange? because i eat radishes all the time and NEVER tasted that bitterness from a radish before? the managers excuse was that the brown rice pasta is normally like that since its gluten free. WRONG! i said, " i eat gluten free pasta all the time and its not like this. this is clearly overcooked. the manager was disinterested, tried to offer another menu choice at no cost. at that point of his disinterest and non-accountability, i declined such offer. i called the lincolnshire location-spoke to "nor" the manager there, she was kind enough to not make an excuse and not make me feel bad by complaining and called in a new order at the schaumburg location of a new menu choice. great save "nor!" i will be back to the schaumburg location because of "nor", but this time i will stick to what their know for....STEAKS!!! thank you-"nor!" just got back from wildfire with my "second" take out order at no cost. i received the fish that i believe was encrusted in a beautiful, crispy, crunchy, flavorful panko bread crumb! the fish is so flaky and tender. perfectly cooked! very fresh and tasty! breading as well is great and flavorful! the butter/garlic type aoli (did i spell that right?) is good too! great for dipping the fish in. green beans layered under the fish were tender and not over cooked.. i received a side of garlic spinach. and again, not over cooked. very tasty! nice garlic flavor. lastly-a toasted gluten free roll. very tasty and toasted perfecly!!!! im very, very satisfied! will go back again. but not for pasta. after all-their restaurant sign says, "WILDFIRE" STEAKS, CHOPS AND SEAFOOD. i think its best to stick with one of those three and not pasta. GREAT SAVE NOR! THANK YOU NOR FROM LINCOLNSHIRE. SINCERELY, SUSANNA.
(1)Charles J.
I've had the pleasure of eating at Wildfire several times, usually at the Schaumburg location but also have eaten at the downtown location a couple of times too. This review pertains to Schaumburg. Consistency is probably the one word that comes to mind. Consistently VERY good. I usually always get the Filet Mignon when there and they have always cooked it exactly as I've ordered. Another favorite of mine is their Chopped Salad. OMG it's the best salad I've ever eaten, anywhere! The servers I've been fortunate enough to get have all been very pleasant, friendly and attentive. Frankly, I don't think you can go wrong with Wildfire. Make a reservation well in advance because it's obvious from the crowds, plenty of others believe as I do.
(4)Fritzie H.
They get five stars based solely on food but when you weigh in the experience, they get a zero. I'll be fair and give them two. The filet mignon is great. The chopped salad is amazing. The desserts are...just try the apple pie skillet and you'll understand. I've been here for company outings and the wait staff is nice, polite and friendly but the management is quite the opposite. We had our own room and about an hour before our time was up I felt as if they were trying to clear us out. We were full and wanted to get our bonding on because that's what these outings are for but that wasn't possible when you feel rushed. So as much as I liked their food, I will not be returning.
(2)Jen F.
Our regionally scattered family wanted to go out (all 13 of us) and reconnect for Easter, so we decided to go with Wildfire so we could utilize their family style menu. We ordered a few weeks advance (a menu is required in advance for family style), and the people at Wildfire who took care of that for us were great. There were even little menus printed and placed at each place setting when we arrived. Our waitstaff was fantastic, offering to bring out more plates, boxing up leftovers, pouring our wine, and basically attending to our every need. They accomodated my shellfish allergy by having individual portions of different offerings for me when the rest of the group was eating shrimp. It was a nice unexpected touch. The food itself was also very good. We couldn't find much to complain about... and it was twice as nice that for a family function no one had to cook or clean! I haven't eaten here ala carte, but I definitely recommend their family style service.
(4)Tank M.
Good food. Nothing spectacular. I really don't understand the hype for this place. There are many places I would choose to go to before I landed here ever again.
(3)H H.
2 words; beef tenderloin. Everything I had (exception of lemon chicken) was good. The one dish that stood out was the beef tenderlion. Grilled vegetables were very good. Stuffed potato skins okay. Beef tenderloin amazing. Did I mention that? Chocolate cake is always good, but the berry cobbler was a surprisingly awesome dessert!
(4)Ray C.
Have always enjoyed the Wildfire. The meals are always consistently good and service is usually terriffic. My girl and I try to sit outside as often as we can when we come here. I can honestly say I have never had a bad meal here. They have an encrusted halibut dish that is out of this world. I also love thier prime rib. It is always done right. The food value is well worth it. Drinks are a bit pricey but that is the tradeoff for great value for the food. If you go between 6PM and 9PM without reservations expect to wait several hours. My girlfriend and I dont mind that one bit as we sit in the bar and enjoy a well prepared martini and people watching. Just a solid, good restaurant.
(5)Samantha B.
Two words: Happy Hour. Appetizers are half off!
(2)Restaurant Vigilant E.
Several years ago, this was a very impressive establishment. It still has amazing ambiance and atmosphere - particularly nice around the holidays or for a special night out - but more and more it has bgun to feel like what it pretends it isn't....a chain restaurant. The food here has always been good...call me a snob, but last time I was there...the severed amazing calamari....with a side of ranch dressing!!! Still, well worth a visit
(3)Frank A.
Love this place! Nothing beats a good steak. Visited on a birthday and made reservations for a large table. The waitress handled everything flawlessly. Decor is nice. Had the pretzel, calimari and spinach / artichoke fondue. All I can say is.. awesome. The pretzel was so fresh and SUPER soft inside. It was ridiculously good. The calimari was also not overly battered, and very fresh. Not chewy. The Dip was amazing as well. My wife had the chicken and St. Louis rib combo. The sauce used on both was very different, yet tangy in a good way. Very tasty. I had the ribeye / stuffed shrimp combo that was on special. The steak was cooked just perfect. Nothing irks me more than when they overcook my steak. The shrimp were actually a pretty large size. Came with your choice of sides. I had mine with asparagus. I definitely had food coma!
(5)Amy H.
I've been to this location many times and have always had a great experience. However, my visit tonight was absolutely excellent. I had a reservation for four people at 7:15; however, we arrived around 6:50. The hostess told us we would be seated closer to the reservation time, which was no issue because they were obviously packed. I checked back in with the host stand around 7:25 and they informed me that they were a bit behind with seating reservations, but that it should not be much longer. We ended up being seated around 7:35, around 20 minutes after our reservation and 45 after we arrived. As somebody who has hosted in a restaurant for over 5 years, I completely understand being behind on seating. Many times it is completely out of the hands of the host stand and caused by factors such as tables sitting for unexpectedly lengthy time periods (45 minutes after they've paid, for example). Although I was slightly annoyed to be seated late, I was in no way overly upset with the staff because I know the situation all too well. To my surprise, a very kind young manager came to our table within five minutes of us being seated to apologize for being late on the reservation, and to offer us an appetizer on the house to make up for the mistake. We gladly took him up on the offer and had an order of calamari (which was amazing, by the way) to start. This gesture was the hallmark of an amazing, service-oriented establishment. The rest of our dinner was fantastic as well. Our server was a very cheerful and energetic young woman with a Polish accent. I wish I had gotten her name. She provided great service, always refilling our waters, checking back in at the right time, etc. The food was perfect, as usual. My mom and I both had the potato crusted sea scallops, which are lightly breaded and do not have the over-powering fish taste of scallops from many other restaurants. My brother had the filet medallion trio with blue cheese, parmesan, and bearnaise crusts, which were cooked to perfection. My sister ordered the shrimp & lobster bisque (decadent, the best seafood bisque I've had!) and Wildfire chopped salad (very fresh and light). My glass of house Cabernet Sauvingnon was rich without being bitter, and at an excellent price. Overall my experience was fantastic. The food was amazing as usual, but the real selling point here was the service. To the manager who offered us the free appetizer and the wonderful young Polish server, thank you so much for the excellent evening!
(5)Jeff B.
always great food and service. never a complaint here. keep up the great service and food prep guys
(5)Jonathan C.
Always solid food when I've been here for work. The filet's are my standard and they're pretty juicy. One plus is on Passover (Jewish holiday.... Jesus' last supper was a Passover Sedar, so there's your bit of trivial pursuit for the day) they offer matza since Jewish people cannot eat bread. BTW their ribs are tasty too, so is the Macadamia crusted fish.
(5)Rob L.
edit: we have decided to revisit the restaurant soon and I will be modifying my review to reflect our next experience. I took my girlfriend here for her birthday last night. First off I want to say the food was excellent. We both ordered filets and they were cooked to perfection and the crusts were incredible. The two star rating is on account of the service. To start, I made a reservation for 715 and we were not seated until 730. Okay, 15 minutes is not a huge deal and we weren't too upset about it, but there was no acknowledgment at any point that they were behind schedule. When we were seated, the host asked us if we were 21 and when we said yes he asked if we wanted the wine list. I was a little taken aback by this. We are in our mid twenties(girlfriend just turned 25) and while we do look young, asking us if we are 21 to see a wine list makes no sense. Why not just leave the wine list and if we don't end up being 21 what is the difference? We just wouldn't look at it. He was very accusatory when he said it too, sort of a "are you even 21?" Anyway, our server showed up and we ordered some cocktails. She asked us for two forms of ID! I have never heard of such a thing and out of curiosity we watched her at other tables and she did not do it to anyone else. Okay we look young I get it, but who on earth goes to wildfire to use a fake ID? These were just minor things but the real reason I am writing this review is how we were treated. Our server frequently visited all of her other tables but gave us essentially no attention. She took our order (after saying she was dropping off a check and would be right back at which point she visited all of her other tables before returning) and we only saw her two more times before she brought the check. Someone else brought out our food and bussed the table. Meanwhile, she was frequently checking up on her other tables. Her unpleasant disposition in general towards us made it clear that she did not want to bother trying because she perceived us as young, but that is such a self fulfilling prophecy. I almost always tip at least 20%, but with service and treatment like that I couldn't justify it this time. We may appear young but we are paying the same amount and deserve the same respect as everyone else. I would go back sometime for the great food (and hopefully better service), but I can't say I would be excited to after an experience like this.
(4)Brad R.
I went here tonight (Wednesday night at 6:15) with my girlfriend for a nice dinner to celebrate getting a new job. I made reservations earlier in the afternoon for 6:15 and we were seated promptly when we arrived at 6:05. The place was very nice looking and was quite busy. The service was phenomenal. Our waitress Bella was knowledgeable about the menu and was very courteous and friendly. All our food came out at exactly the right times. When our entrees came Bella asked if we needed anything and I requested a new beer when I was finished with my current one. 15 minutes later I had finished and shortly after she came by to let me know that a fresh one was on its way. I was so pleased with our waitress that I asked to talk to the manager after our meal. Despite it being incredibly busy the manager, Sarah, came out very promptly and was quite pleased to hear how satisfied we were. Bella came back and thanked us for being so nice with some creme brulee we were eyeing earlier! I made sure to express my thankfulness for the great service once the bill came. This was easily the best dining experience I have had in quite a while. The management and staff at Wildfire is absolutely wonderful and I highly recommend it to anyone looking for a nice restaurant in the burbs.
(5)Jeff P.
Misty S says it perfectly "OVERPRICED! If you don't mind paying more for a meal that you can get for less, then you'll love this place. I mean it." Ahahaha Perfect Chicago has some of the best steak restaurants I have been to so I was kind of surprised when this place got such high reviews from the good people in Chicago land. Dont get me wrong, I had a good meal but it didnt taste that much better than some of the other chains that are at a fraction of the price. Things the Wildfire does well: Wine List - Cakebread Cabrent always goes well with a steak Ambiance - I felt like I was in a fancy restaurant about to be served a delicious steak. Bar - Beautiful wood bar with plenty of people having a good time. Although they are seriously lacking in their cognac and scotch department. Things they need to fix Steaks - If you are charging me $40+ for a steak then give me a great cut of meat. This is a steak restaurant for god sake. Service - Not bad but could be better.
(3)Briceth M.
Service was great, food was awful. Went yesterday with my family during lunch time, mom ordered the filet migon well done with broccoli and the double baked potato. I order the bbq chicken with fries, and my sister ordered the bbq ribs with mashed potatoes. The filet migon was hard to chew and double baked potato was to smokey to eat, broccoli was not cooked at all. My chicken was so undercooked that the inside still had blood in it and the bbq sauce was to sweet and spicy and the bbq ribs were so hard to chew. The dessert was way sweet the only thing worth eating was the corn bread they bring before the meal. Do not recommend this restaurant unless you go there for the corn bread. Not worth the overpriced food.
(1)Crystal K.
Just ate here for dinner and it was very yummy! The restaurant was very crowded, but the wait only ended up being 30 minutes long which wasn't bad (my bf's iphone kept me entertained). We were seated at a booth which was my favorite seating, the waiter filled our glasses right away and we were served a complimentary loaf of bread, which was a tad small. We started off with an appetizer; fried crispy calamari. The calarmi had a nice zest to it after squeezing a lemon all over, there were 2 different sauces; ranch and cocktail. After the appetizer, I ordered the homemade vegetarian burger. The bottom bread was a bit soggy, which was understandable. The pickle tasted like they tried to make it, tasted more like a cucumber. The fries were nice and crispy. Overall, I would come again
(4)Catia V.
Food was amazing and our server was absolutely a gem! She was friendly and attentive. We thoroughly enjoyed our experience
(4)Aletta J.
Pros: consistently good food, service and fantastic coconut pie Cons: noisy and feel pressured to leave on a busy night Faves: macadamia crusted fish, chops, filet three ways, chopped salad and the beef and blue chees salad. See you on my birthday!
(4)Sue T.
I've eaten at Wildfire in Schaumburg and Oak Brook several times. In general it's good, but this was the first time I tried it for lunch. I was pleased to see the variety of items on the lunch menu. Although a bit pricey for lunch, it's no worse than Weber Grill down the road, and has a lot more choices. It's better for a business lunch with a varied group of people. However, I'm giving it only two stars this time because the food didn't live up to the hype and price. Mea culpa - I ordered seafood in a non-seafood place. Coconut shrimp is a favorite. Unfortunately this dish consisted of a measly portion of six smallish shrimp. They were way overcooked -- chewy & dry. The dipping sauce didn't help as it was flat and too sweet. The side of broccoli was the basic steamed with butter thing. Companions at the table ordered a shrimp and pasta dish that was fairly average. The pumpkin bread pudding dessert didn't have much pumpkin flavor. I appreciated that the restaurant allowed us to order half portions of dessert, especially after I tasted it. If I'm going to spend the calories, I want it to be worth it. The service was friendly and efficient. Nice atmosphere too, but the total experience didn't justify the bill this time.
(2)Jay S.
I was totally caught by surprise at this place. I expected it to be good, but it totally blew my expectations out of the water. I rate this place very high because the service of trying to set up a large party was amazing. So, it was my cousin's birthday and last minute as I was traveling up from Champaign back to Schaumburg we decided to invite a bunch of close friends to have dinner. I have heard of Wildfire before, but never really tried it. Now setting up a fairly large dinner last minute can be very hectic for both the organizer and the restaurant. Mind you this was on a Friday night too. So I made calls to friends to see who would go, and then I called Wildfire to tell them how many. At first I had 14 people go, then later 18, and then finally 21. I called Wildfire 4 times to change how many people would be going, and they were still very polite and nice. Very rare to get that nowadays. The manager was very accommodating and understood and it just was excellent service on their part. Now actually serving 21 people on a Friday night can be very hard, but again the one poor waitress who had us was very nice, upbeat, and helpful. The food was terrific. I ordered calamari for an appetizer and the petite Prime Rib. For the price, it completely blew me away. I was stuffed, the food tasted great, and the service was top notch. In addition, the setting was very classy and high-end with dark wood furnishings and yellow dim lighting to set the mood of fine dining. I ate there again and ordered the lobster bisque and petite prime rib for lunch two weeks later. Again, the service was excellent.
(4)Brandie T.
The prime rib was great and the wait staff was good!! Definitely would return!!
(5)Jennifer I.
I think it's pretty hard not to like Wildfire. It's your basic non-threatening, easy atmosphere, everyone can find something to eat here kind of place. It reminds me of some of the nicer restaurants I went to as a kid, which all seemed to offer dim lighting, dark wood, and a big menu. We went here for Restaurant Week, and we each got something different - short ribs, salmon, and prime rib to be exact. We all were happy with what we ordered. Unlike some restaurants that participated in Restaurant Week, Wildfire offered more than a couple options. I'm tellin' ya, this place is all about variety. I have visited the downtown (Erie St.) location twice, and both times ordered the nightly special. Thursday's special is duck - I love duck. It's way hard for me not to order it...I see it and start obsessing. Everything else on the menu ceases to exist. And I quite enjoyed the duck at Wildfire. If anyone wants to go to Wildfire on a Thursday.....call me. Last night (Monday) I tried their fried chicken special. I started out with a spinach salad which was everything a spinach salad should be...lots of bacon and hard boiled egg crumbles, and that warm bacon dressing that makes me glad to be a carnivore. I love it when a salad has that effect on me. I like that Wildfire lets you order a small or side salad...I don't want a pre-dinner salad so big that it fills me up. Not when I have fried chicken on the way! Speaking of...the chicken was pretty good - I was expecting chicken on the bone, but they served 4 boneless fried chicken cutlets - like a chicken schnitzel. It was tasty and I am more than happy to inhale my leftovers, but it wasn't what I was expecting. The mac and cheese that came with it was delish, as was the key lime pie I ended my meal with. If I am ever at Wildfire on a Monday, I probably wouldn't get the fried chicken again, but it's not like there was anything wrong with it. Unless I was craving it, I'd just rather try something else. A word of warning re: the Schaumburg location - the parking lot is too small to accommodate the weekend dinner crowd. They have valet for a nominal fee (I think it was $4) but come on, free parking is one of the draws to suburban dining. We circled the lot for 10-15 minutes before catching someone pulling out. Sheesh.
(4)Emmanuel F.
We had a large party and we got a private room with a set menu, so didn't get to choose our own main courses. However, the salad and the mash potatoes were delicious. Oh yeah, and can't forget the key lime pie. Just the right amount of tartness and crumbling pie crust. I wouldn't mind going back to try some of the other main courses to see if there is something I would like better. And maybe some of the wine.
(4)John M.
We have been to Wildfire twice now. Each time the food was excellent. The last time we went there was 5 of us. The two loaves of onion bread they brought us was gone in minutes! 3 of us had the 8oz prime rib, 1 had the steak sandwich and 1 had the prime rib sandwich. Two sides of mac and cheese were ordered to split between us. Everyone was happy with their meal. We split 2 desserts. We got a small apple pie with ice cream and a sampler. The sampler had a small key lime pie, some of the snickers ice cream sandwich and a small piece of triple layer chocolate cake. I love key lime pie but wasn't thrilled with this one. My niece thought it tasted funny too. Everything else was great. We went early on a Sunday afternoon and it was still pretty full. I was able to find parking in the back of the lot, but for dinner you will probably have to use the valet as the lot is PACKED. It's only $5 so it's not that big of a deal. We will definitely be coming back again!
(5)Jen K.
Decided to go out with the family for Thanksgiving for the first time, instead of cooking. Saw that Wildfire was serving a family stye meal. $37/head. Great choice! Everyone was very happy and we just had a great meal in a great setting. The menu was posted online. Made reservations. They called to confirm a few days before. Great environment. Our waitress was great. Very friendly. We never had to ask for refills. The bus boys came and cleared things as needed. Very attentive. The food was fantastic. Had turkey w/stuffing, beef tenderloin, red skin mashed potatoes, wood fire roasted veges, mushroom gravy, caeser salad and chopped salad, cornbread, relish tray, deviled eggs. Topped it off with choice of 2 desserts. Had triple layer chocolate cake and peppermint ice cream sandwiches. I would definitely go back.
(4)Stacy W.
Enjoyed the fondue like artichoke dip.
(4)Gail C.
The absolutely coolest thing about this place is that Illya Kuriyakin from that old 60's show was our waiter. I swear it is so! I had two very excellent raspberry martinis. Then I had the parmesan encrusted steak, augratin potatoes and brocolli. Dead on Then I had the pumpkin pie. Great If you want a good meal and have a potential celeb wait on you. It's here!
(4)Spanky M.
What can i say..... F'ing amazing
(5)Rob C.
Pricey, and pricey. In my mind its not upscale but they try to be. Had the bone in ribeye, ny strip and porterhouse. All good but like I said pricey. $250. had only two glasses of wine and a couple appetizers. Service was extremely good. I would only go for special occasions.
(4)Elizabeth T.
Went to Wildfire on a Friday night. Ho hum. Food - Average. Service - Average. Price - OVERpriced. 1) Good - Valet available but can find parking towards the back of the lot. 2) If you have a big party, they'll only seat you if all of you have arrived. 3) Good - Bread offered as soon as you sit down. 4) Average service. Touch & go. Sometimes they refilled our drinks ASAP, sometimes, we had to flag down a waiter/waitress for drinks & condiments. 5) Average bland food. Overpriced. I thought I was going to be blown away but I tasted better at a cheaper price. I had the teriyaki chicken. Huge portion but bland. You can choose a side (very small portion) and that's pretty much all you get. No veggies. Dessert (cookie w/ vanilla ice cream) was huge and very rich! Not exactly a "MUST GO". You can get better food somewhere else.
(2)Tim C.
Enjoyed the 22oz prime rib. The horseradish sauce eased out the protein overload feeling. Most definitely appreciated the fast service, but would have enjoyed more friendliness from our server. Overall great place for impatient and hungry cavemen like me.
(4)T T.
Great food Great service, friendly staff Great menu selection Very comfortable seating, nice interior Overpriced drinks 6-7 $ for a draft :-(
(4)Simon L.
Business led me to Schaumburg and I found myself at Wildfire two nights in a row so my review is based on two rather than just one meal. Wildfire is your typical steakhouse run for business travelers with a menu of "aged" steaks. The restaurant itself is very nice and lends itself to a good business meal. However, the reality is that the food is relatively mediocre. Sure, the steaks beat what you get at a random non-specialized restaurant but they weren't amazing. Ribeye - I ordered mine rare and it was overcooked. Perhaps because of that, it resulted in meat that was too tough. It also contained too many tendons. Honey Mustard Ribs - They tasted good but the meat wasn't exactly fall off your bone. Closer to ESPNZone than Texas or Atlanta perfect. I also tried the stuffed shrimp and that was okay but again, nothing great. I will commend them for having a pretty nice wine list. I had a good time but it's not the first place I'd go again if I were visiting town.
(3)Joe B.
Hmm yummy... mustard crusted chicken sandwich.. very delicious. We went for a lunch meeting during the week where it is super loud - but the food was delicious and the server was excellent. I will definitely go back and see what their dinner menu is about!
(4)Kamila T.
So this was my 2nd visit to Wildfire and mmm mmm delicious. I had the filet migion wellington which melted in my mouth, it was so perfectly cooked - I have to know how they do that! The potatos au grain were ok, and the steamed snap peas was delicious. My dirty martini with blue cheese olives really topped off the visit - pefection at its best! For dessert we had the cheesecake with berries - average at best.
(5)Melissa B.
One of my all time favorite restaurants. I'm not a big meat eater but they have a variety of yummy fish dishes I enjoy, especially those scallops, which I enjoy almost every time with a huge gooey sweet potato! The warm molten chocolate cake is to die for when they have it (although they do tend to rotate their desserts). Great coffee to end the meal too. To me this place is kid friendly if you have GOOD kids, which usually equals older, at least age 7 I'd say. My 8 year old son enjoys this restaurant very much, and they do have kid's meals. I tasted his ribs which were superb! This place is a very fast paced, crowded, loud, and mostly adult establishment so I could see kids getting bored here. A word to the wise- make reservations! This place is ALWAYS jam packed at dinner time. Great customer service as well- I had a minor complaint which the owner addressed, and made sure I was a happy, satisfied, repeat customer!
(5)Joshua M.
Wildfire is a touch overrated in my opinion, but you can definitely have yourself a decent steak here. What irks me a little is that the "crusts" for the steaks, and the sides are all extra. What happened to the extra value meal America? Other than that for a suburban chain steak joint it's pretty good.
(4)John R.
My wife and I ate here for the first time about 3 weeks ago. I had a Let Us Ent. U gift card and had heard good things about Wildfire. The night, honestly, was like a comedy of Errors. Almost anything that could go wrong did. We walk in at 6:30 with-out reservations and are told it will be 50-60 minutes at least. Ok we are fine with that, we were on a rare date night and that we would be fine waiting in the bar for a table. they give me a beeper and send us into the bar. we find one table, just opening and we sit. We have to flag down a waitress about 5 minutes later, none even came into the room. We let her know we'd like drinks, and an App, but are waiting for a table. She wants us to eat in the bar. No thanks! We place our order (drinks and App) fine and get our drinks quickly. Shortly after the beeper goes off. What, that 50+ minute wait took less then 10. Although not a problem, still awkward, right. We would not have settled into the bar if it would just be a 10 minute wait. Again, we have to flag down the bar waitress, no were to be found? Once we do, our appetizer order was never put in. Um, k... :( She was able to move our drinks to our Dinner bill. Once seated, it takes another 5+ minutes to have a waitress come by, but we could see her chit-chatting with a hostess in the back. :( At the table the waitress is mumbling everything, really hard to hear. Mumbling through the specials menu, with look on her face like if she has to read this one more time she, well will be bothered by it... I had to ask her to repeat one I was interested in, because I couldn't hear her. She comes back to take are order. I ask if the Bone in Filet has any marrow. You'd have thought I asked a complex math problem, with her blank stare (this is a steak house, isn't it???) -It doesn't. yeah, ok... I order the nice 'bone in' filet anyway and the wife ordered the regular filet, with Horseradish encrusting. After another LONG wait we get our food (the waitress did stop by and say it would be up in few minutes.) The wife's MR Filet was M-Well and just had a dollop of horseradish sauce on top. (that is not 'encrusted') although they say it is... really? They quickly remade hers and they were nice Steaks. When the busboy came to clear the table, he dumped my wife's plate on her purse. (told you a lot went wrong) The manager nicely came over and offered dry cleaning, no other conversation, or greeting, or how was your meal it. He looked in his early 20's and not very confident in what he was doing. So, a crazy meal, for what is supposed to be such a nice place (and is priced like one...) It seemd like they were all 'phoning it in' that night. Lastly, while we were eating, they set up and took down two large table's, at least 2-3 times. Each time, someone else pointing how it should go. bah. we will not be back.. Big Bowl is more our kind of Place i guess.
(2)Nick S.
I love this place; not too upscale and not too casual. The room always has energy. The service has lasted the test of time, I've eaten there so many times. Above all, their Horse Radish Encrusted steaks are to die for. I dream about them. If you have the option and your party isn't too big, request a booth. It's much more enjoyable. This place gets real busy on the weekends.
(5)Steve m.
Wildfire is a good place to go every now and then, but if you make it a habit, it can be expensive. Overall, the food is excellent (sans the burger, which is flavorless and does not have any char). I'd recommend the steaks, ribs, chicken and their bisque. Service is usually quite good and the atmosphere is nice enough so that you can hear the other person speaking without being drowned out by music or loud conversations. Definitely a great alternative to Weber Grill, which is very bad these days.
(4)Beverly W.
Love the salmon, filet migon, prime rib. Best wild rice ever! My husband loves the wood fire chicken. Can't beat this place. NO parmesan encrusted Halibut this year though. Many excuses why they did not have it. No excuse good enough, since many restaurants had it and it was good. The onion bread is great and the best around. Service is always great. Can get very busy and loud is the only downfall of the restaurant. Highly recommend. PLEASE GET THE HALIBUT NEXT YEAR, MISS IT! Try the Cheddar baked potatoe, awesome!
(5)Janet B.
We had Thanksgiving here for the first time a few days ago. What a wonderful experience. The menu offered a few choices per course, and everything we chose was well prepared. Highlights were the Wildorf salad and the pumpkin pie. The prime rib and turkey were also excellent, of course. Melissa, our server, was pleasant and attentive. We couldn't have asked for a better time. We've enjoyed this place before for "regular" nights out, but I just had to give them credit for a great holiday meal.
(5)Darlene R.
Good food but expensive. We started with hot spinach dip appetizer...very good. Entrees were all good to great (barbequed chicken, 4 filets, steak and a chicken/vegetable dish). Also had a few side dishes which were good. Had a couple of deserts (apple pie with ice cream and a cookie/ice cream) which were terrific. Extremely busy so go early or make reservations. Better than average.
(4)Joy E.
We don;t visit here for special occasions anymore, but they still serve a decent meal. Also, they always have a good spinach salad, good bread board, good martini's, and pretty good baked halibut dishes. We'll go to Joe's for a fancy dinner.
(4)Michelle S.
My husband and i eat here constantly and we absolutley LOVE the horseradish crusted petite filet! They always could it right (medium) and the sides are always deliscious (he get the BBQ rubbed sweet potato and i get the balsamic veggies, yum!). The valet always takes care of us and our car and the hostess and waiters/waitresses are always attentive and really take care of us. Always great food & great service!
(5)BILL P.
Bone in fillet medium rare, a great cut of meat that was extremely tender and juicy. For appetizers we has the grilled shrimp and open face crab cake appetizer also very good. Washed it down with a dirty martini. Good solid restaurant. Not quite a 5 star rating but a solid 4 to 4.5.
(4)Carol Y.
I personally prefer Wildfire over other places such as Mortons. I have eaten at 3 different locations and have never been disappointed by the food. One location seems to be lacking some customer service but not this one. My bestie and I went here for a girls night out. I had 2 "lettuce" gift cards and her and I were both feeling a little down with boy trouble so I took her on a "date." I took a crap shoot and attempted to make a last minute reservation on a Saturday night through open table and luck was on my side. An available reservation at 6:30. We were seated right away in a huge booth. Immediately, we ordered martinis. She had the stormy nigh anf I chose the key lime. Botht were incredible. At $10 each, they are a little expensive but worth every penny. I enjoyed to lobster bisque but I can't remember her choice. (she's not into seafood). I had the parm crusted strip, which has been my favorite ever since I can remember. She chose the filet mingon. Both were cooked perfectly and delicious. For dessert we had the chocolate pie. Totally for all was about $120 and after giftcards and tip, $40 out of pocket. A steal for such great food.
(5)Bart H.
This is one of my favorite places. It is a great place to go with family or a date. No let me say this is not the best steakhouse around. If you are looking for a great porterhouse or ribeye this is not where I would send you, but it also will not cost as much as Morton's or Gibson's. They are more known for their petite filets with different crusts which I myself am not a fan of either, but everyone else that I have seen order it has been very happy. The Saturday night special is what you want to order, it is one of my favorite dishes anywhere right now, it is there beef wellington. It is just fantastic, I have had it on multiple occasions and every time the beef has been perfectly medium rare, the pastry is just right, the mushrooms inside are tender, and the sauce with it is just perfect. I also highly recommend the braised short rib ravioli; I think it is one of the best appetizers anywhere. The chopped salad is fantastic, and all of the fish items I have had are great as well. Ambiance is a 10, kind of dark but in a good way and they have a great bar area. The booths that overlook the rest of the dining room are a great choice if you can grab one. The martini flight is a good way to go for some variety, but I am a scotch man myself. If you are looking for a classy fun place that won't let you down this is a great choice. Oh yes and they take reservations which I highly recommend. I have seen a 1.5+ hour wait on a Saturday at 8, but if you call on the Monday before and make a reservation they will have a table waiting for you when you arrive.
(5)Joey K.
Tired of getting poor service here. Food is always good as expected...first visit here and the waitress poured some of our wine into the wine chiller accidentally, laughing and claiming it had been a long night for her...second visit our waiter didnt check on us once after we recieved our entrees...we had to flag down a busboy to get our waiter..waiter then claimed he had a large party that needed dividing up of the checks, etc (i would think waiters are capable of dealing with large parties when working at a decent restaurant). Also, our appetizer took forever to come out we thought they forgot to put in the order. Overall, food was good but the poor service, once again, degraded the dining experience. Will try to avoid this Schaumburg location in the future.
(2)Michael D.
I went recently for a work lunch, but I have been there previously. It's a nice place. I've been happy with all my food. Not blown away with anything, but happy. I've stuck to fish both times I was there. I just think anyone can cook a steak, I want to know how well they can do salmon. Really nothing interesting to add... Sorry this review is so boring. The Banana Coconut Cream Pie was awesome! Yeah, that's all I got.
(3)Ann W.
I am actually surprised at all of the higher ratings for this restaurant. First off, Wildfire is a small chain of restaurants in the Chicagoland area plus one in Minneapolis. I went here on a Wednesday night around 7pm. Normally around Denver, restaurants are that busy during the workweek. I get there and can't find a parking space! I finally found one after driving around the lot a couple times. That is absolutely ridiculous! There was a 30-minute wait for the dining room (I was dining solo). It's full-service in the bar though. 4 people managed to get up when I walked in, so I snagged a seat right away. The bartender was very helpful and took my pager back to the hostess. To set up my expectations based from the menu, I thought this place would rival J. Alexander's. Boy, was I wrong! Here's what I ate and my thoughts on each item. Fresh Onion Bread - this was probably the best part of the meal! Love the minced onions baked into the top of it. Soft and warm. Chicken & Portabello skewers for an appetizer - this came with 2 skewers. The chicken tasted like it was grilled and possibly marinated too. There were big pieces of portabello mushrooms in between each piece of moist, tender chicken. Decent appetizer - not worth the price of $8 or $9 though. Macaroni & Cheese - made with spiral pasta and breadcrumbs on top. They must have put it under the broiler to crisp up the top. I thought it tasted a bit dry. Definitely not creamy enough for my taste. Stay away from this side dish. It's also a small serving if someone is just ordering side dishes for their meal. Broccoli - decent. You really can't screw up vegetables, unless you serve frozen (would have been horrible) or canned (which in this case would never happen, because broccoli is never canned). They give you a pretty good amount. You also get some sort of oil or sauce - not sure what it is. I didn't use it. Mashed potatoes - they were made fresh because there were pieces of potato mixed in them. Not the best mashed potatoes I've ever had, but certainly not the worst. Not much flavor though. Overall, I think this place is weak on the seasonings. The flavors just didn't pop, but maybe I should have ordered an entree. When I go to J. Alexanders, I get their "Not Your Ordinary Mac & Cheese", mashed potatoes, and broccoli. They serve huge portions - enough for me to take half of each home and have another meal! Plus J. Alexander's is slightly less expensive than Wildfire. If I came back to the Chicagoland area, I wouldn't go back to this place. Unfortunately, it doesn't matter because they obviously have quite the customer-base to have a 30-45 minute wait during the workweek for dinner. I think people need to get out more and experience some other restaurants.
(3)Diana V.
This place does not disappoint.... The food and service is consistently excellent. One of my favorite restaurants.
(5)Aaron K.
Today Jimmy and I ate at the wildfire bar. Leo, as always was amazing. Service was fast, polite and professional. We also saw Bob Rohrmann, that was cool. My steak was fantastic and were were in and out in 45 min. I highly recommend sitting with Leo at the bar. We will be back for sure.
(5)Curt S.
I've been here numerous times, and each time was an enjoyable time. I can tell you that the food is top notch and worth every dollar you spend- and just like one of my other favorites (Sabatino's, Chicago) it comes with a price. :) Not only is the food good, but the service, and atmosphere is excellent. There is something about it that feels classy and almost like this restaurant is being run in the 1950s but with a modern feel. I definitely recommend the Horseradish Encrusted Filet Mignon! :)
(5)Brian W.
Wildfire has to be my favorite steakhouse. They have thick, tender cuts of meat and offer a choice of delicious crusts. I've been to all the major players in the area and I'd go here first. In addition to great steaks they have a wide variety of other things on the menu. My wife enjoys the chicken and salmon. I had a wonderful buffalo steak with coffee rub last night. It's new on the menu since I was there last, and wonderful. If you order buffalo, its generally best to get it one temperature lower than you would order regular steak. Desserts are a really treat as well.
(5)Ling L.
I've been wanting to come to Wildfire since moving here. The beau had been here numerous times for business dinners, and never felt compelled to return, in spite of my chiding until .... our friend's birthday. What a letdown. Maybe it's all the high expectation. Don't get me wrong, the mini medallions, breads, sides and especially keylime pie were great. But I could also get the same quality steaks and food at considerably lower cost elsewhere. The restaurant crams too many tables too closely. The stadium booth seating is disconcerting. I find myself talking so loudly that I worry if our conversations could be heard the next tables over. I won't be going back anytime soon.
(2)Beth G.
Two Wildfire filet mignon dinners in September, both on someone else's dime. Gosh, but life is good!
(5)Tad S.
Great food. I ordered the halibut. Big portion of fish and side! Nice atmosphere. Part of the "Lettuce Entertain You" company. They always have consistent quality food and service. Will be back, if back in the Schaum anytime soon.
(4)Rahshonda K.
This was my first time going to Wildfire and I will definitely go again!!! It was busy and there was a wait so if you make a reservation they seat you in less than five minutes. Our waitress was fantastic...she knew the specials and when we placed our order she suggested wines to go with our food and was able to describe the taste of each wine suggested. The atmosphere was energetic and the dining room it self has a dark romantic feel to it even though i was there with friends it was still nice. The steak didn't need any sauce it was excellent and full of flavor. The desserts were awesome the creme brulee was not super sweet and that made it even more satisfying. I cant wait to go back!!!
(5)Rob L.
Full Disclosure: I worked at this location when it first opened for just over a year. And I still enjoy dining there even as I recognize less and less people. It's Lettuce Entertain You in all its glory - open kitchen, fun, big, etc. Describing the dessert tray was always my favorite part. Something for everyone: snickers ice cream sandwich, key lime pie, sorbet, and many more. (The sorbet goes on and off the menu.) I like the different crusts you can get on your steak. The filet trio is not the best bang for your buck, but it allows you to try 3 different crusts on a good cut of meat. Is this the best-ever-steakhouse-of-all-time? No. But it's a great place to go with a group of friends or on a date. When making your reservation, tell them you're celebrating a birthday or anniversary and you'll get a complimentary mini chocolate flourless cake with a small scoop of ice cream. Outdoor seating in the summer, but it's next to the parking lot. I don't recommend it.
(5)Helen M.
This is our favorite place to go. We generally save it for special occasions. My husband favors the ribeye with the horseradish topping and I love everthing (except the horseradish which is so strong it makes me cry... seriously). The waitstaff is excellent, the drinks are strong, and the ambience is calming. What else can you ask for?
(5)Jason A.
Excellent filet medallions. Good atmosphere. Definitely the biz crowd. Service was ok not great but we were in the bar area and the place was busy so nothing unexpected. Would eat here again. They encrust their steaks and I tried Blue Cheese, Parmesan, and Bernaise. Enjoyed the Parmesan the best.
(3)Wendy S.
My first, but not the last time to visit this establishment... as soon as we drove up, we knew we were in for trouble! The parking lot was plugged on a Tuesday night, so we valeted it, then waited to be seated. As I walked past the reception area and into the dining area, the kitchen immediately caught my eye ~ FIRE! The place is beautiful, the setting is romantic/fun, and the service is impecible to say the least! The bread, appetizers, dinners, desserts, I could go on... I just really liked being there and great company made the evening a very memorable one. Thanks, Shaumburg, a new Chicago 'burb favorite!
(5)Sean M.
You know I should have been more impressed with this place, but I wasn't. Service was good, but for what you pay I want better food. The portions were ok, the taste was OK but I didn't have that wow feeling for paying $150 for three people.
(3)Todd S.
The service was good, the food was delicious and the atmosphere was pleasant. We went there on a Wednesday evening and the place was full. We were seated immediately upon arrival at our reservation time. The server was good although was just a little slow to actually take our order. We had finished the appetizer before the main course was even ordered. It didn't hurt the experience at all. Would definitely return.
(4)Linda C.
I have been a regular customer of Wild fire for many years at least 6 times or more a year, mostly at the Oakbrook location. I was very excited to visit the Schaumburg location this week with my best friend, who also enjoys Wildfire. However, we were sorely disappointed in the recent (?) recipe changes to two of our favorite items: 1. The appetizer, "Spinach and Artichoke Fondue with garlic Toast Points. It was awful. When I asked the very nice waiter why they changed the recipe from a really good original spinach and artichoke dip to a gob of spinach, melted cheese, and a few artichoke bits with NO taste, the nice waiter agreed that he hated the change also, did not understand why they changed it, and hoped they would change it back to the original. We, (my friend and I) agreed.... 2. The "House Salad Bowl".... Celery was never, to our knowledge, listed as a main feature of this (used to be) wonderful salad. Ummm, it was hearts of palm that gave it a great tang, NOT celery! While I realize The economy is horrid, why would an established Lettuce Entertain You restaurant like Wildfire, eliminate tried and true recipes that keep customers like my friend and I, (not to mention my husband and I) coming back for our favorites?? They certainly did not reduce the price, and our main entree was just O.K. Not an experience we remember at all. What a shame. However, I would like to thank the waiter we had that day (Nov. 9th 2011, at about 2:15pm), for his excellent service, and honesty.
(2)David M.
I've eaten at Wildfire in Schaumburg several times now. The food is consistently good. The chopped salad is excellent and always a good choice. While the steaks and chops are supposed to be the important course, the desserts really shine. Try the key lime pie for a really good finish to your meal. The chocolate cake will make any chocoholic ecstastic. While the food is very good, service can be a bit slow. So if you are in a hurry, this is not the place for you. I've had large group dinners here as well, and the menu works well for that purpose.
(4)Asheley B.
I love this place! Drink of choice: Margarita! YUMMMMM! I love the individual salad with thousand island. For my meal: coconut shrimp with mashed potatoes. Dessert: Key Lime Pie Hubby gets the ribs or the peppercorn steak. Which lately "dies" over the perfect peppercorn steak. Hubby used to love the lava cake. Still have many laughs from when we didn't see it a while back and the waiter said "It wasn't in season." I guess chocolate is grown in between watermelons and strawberries! Try Wildfire. You will enjoy it! If it worked for me... it can work for you!
(5)Jef B.
We ate here Saturday night before seeing Dave Attell at The Improv. This was a great dining experience. The service was friendly and uber-professional, the ambience and spacious dining area made the whole experience such a pleasure. Deb had the Filet Mignon Wellington; I had the Filet crusted horseradish. We were amused to the see the same service cues from our waiter that we have seen at other Lettuce Entertain You restaurants. They really have the quality service thing nailed. We were seated a tad close to one of the entrances to the kitchen, that is the only thing we could complain about. However it probably facilitated more frequent visits to our table by our waiter so no harm.
(5)Varsha L.
I do like this location better than the one in the city. Try the scallops in lemon butter sauce, they are really good. Also the wild rice is really good as well. My friends seem to like the medallions a lot. We actually sat outside on Sat, we didn't have reservations on a Sat night and only had to wait 45 min for an outdoor table.
(5)Dave S.
Splendid shrimp & crab bisque and the filet trio was prepared perfectly. Busy on a Wednesday early evening would indicate that this is a place you need to call ahead.
(5)Kayee I.
I'm just so used to going to the Chicago location of Wildfire that it was almost an oddity... like stepping into a parallel universe when our party walked into Wildfire-Schaumburg. The decor is just as beautiful and not nearly as bustling as it's sister location, but the food is just as good. We started off with the combo complimentary bread tray with a petite loaf of rye raisin-nut bread and what I believe to be an onion and garlic sweet bread. Both are equally delish. I actually tried the Filet Medallion Trio, per the recommendation of our Wildfire-Chicago server from the other night. The entree comes with three 3-oz. filet medallions with a choice of three different crusts (there are about 6 crusts to choose from) and a side of red skin mashed potatoes. I selected the horseradish, blue cheese and bernaise toppings. The medallions were so fragrant and succulent... were cooked to my satisfaction (medium rare) and almost too big of a portion to finish eating in one sitting, but I managed... of course I had to skip dessert or I would have probably exploded. Service was good.
(4)Pandora P.
Love the food, everything we've tried is good. Atmosphere is nice. Can this really be a Lettuce Entertain You restaurant?!? We have only been to this location for lunch but, we've never had to wait for a table. Servers are pleasant but, occasionally the food is on the slow side which is why they are only getting 4 stars.
(4)Jessica C.
Food is sooo yummy here! Came here not too long ago for someone's birthday party with about 10 guests total. We got a little private party room....I'm not sure if it costs extra or anything though. The party room was really great since there were a couple of little kids here (not mine thank goodness...haha), and it's always nice to not bother/annoy other people in the restaurant, plus the parents got to eat and keep an eye on them. :) So everything turned out great. Food was fantastic, servers were super and so was the coffee. :)
(5)Sam T.
Semi-upscale place for a nice evening out, but I was not too impressed with the food. The calamari was decent, but the crab cakes were a bit disappointing. Too much filler and not enough crab. They have a salmon roasted on an actual piece of cedar that is pretty damn tasty, but the steak was a bit too chewy for my liking. Might go back and have a couple of drinks at the bar, but there are better places for food, even out in the burbs.
(2)Tony L.
We had a group of 15 (4 children and 11 adults) on the Saturday before Mothers Day and the place was pretty packed. Lots of people, we didn't have to wait too long once our whole party arrived. We were placed in a backroom with other large parties and had 2 of the staff attending to us. They were pretty attentive and moved things along pretty well. We ordered some appetizers (wood smoked crab cakes, portabello mushrooms, a goat cheese and mix greens salad and some goat cheese dish that I forgot the name of) that were very good. The goat cheese salad was very good, I was surprised at how flavorful the salad was with the peppers and zucchini and mixed greens were. The crab cakes were pretty good and the portabello mushrooms with spinach were very strong, my wife didn't like them but I thought they were tasty. For my dinner I ordered the lamb porterhouse chops with broccoli. I should have ordered the mashed potatoes instead of the broccoli, but the lamb chops were OK, on the small side, but you can't expect huge chops from a lamb. The lamb chops were kind of tough but I think that's because of the small cut and the lamb meat itself. Overall, I think you'd probably get a better experience during the week when the cooks aren't rushed to get so many food plates out on a busy weekend. I'd probably give this place another chance and try the fish. My mother had the salmon and my brother in law had the macadamia encrusted halibut which he said was pretty awesome.
(3)Robert C.
Nice place, good service, soggy bread on my chicken sandwich and bland taste. I'll go to Chili's next time.
(2)Ann Y.
I went here for my mom's birthday last weekend and had a wonderful experience. We started with the chopped salad which is always amazing. We were going to order a larger for our party of four, but our waitress told us that a small would suffice. That is always a sign of a great waitress. For dinner I had a the braised beef short ribs special. WOW!!! So damn good. It came with their amazing mashed potatoes and these great roasted veggies for $20. What a bargain. The food was great and our waitress was wonderful. I have been to other Wildfire restaraunts and just didn't have the experience I had here. This one is the first one that has been worth going back to.
(4)Diane M.
This place has a nice romantic atmosphere. Our waitress was great and extremely attentive. I had scallops which were pretty good and another person in my party had steak which I swear he can't stop talking about. It was 3 mini steaks with 3 different sauces that you get to choose. They looked great but I didn't try them. The place is a little pricey but worth it. I will definitely be stopping by again the next time I'm in the Chicago area.
(5)David B.
prime rib, prime rib, prime rib. really good 4 star prime rib. i haven't had better prime rib, but im still looking so 4 stars.
(4)Meg K.
Loved the wild raspberry cosmo, delicious filet trio and attentive service, but, like most things in Schaumburg it was just WAY too crowded and loud.
(4)Katherine K.
Good food, but expensive. attentive waitstaff. Good drinks. Good date restaurant
(4)Neil R.
This place is not bad at all. The place is always packed with people waiting for tables if they did not reserve ahead of time. We had a party of 11 for 5:30pm reservations and received one of the small private rooms. I prefer to be in the normal dining area to people watch but the private room was nice and fit all with room to spare. The waitress was very friendly and knowledgeable of their menu and different types of sauces. Well I got there about 20 minutes late and picked their special which was 3 pieces of filet mignon with 3 different toppings (horse raddish, garlic, XXXX) totally forgot the last one. I asked for medium rare but it was more medium than rare. I probably should have asked for rare. My side was broccoli which was ok. Overall I wasn't too impressed with the filet mignon, id give it a 3.5/5 stars. Also had soup which I give 5/5 stars it was sometype of shrimp cream soup? Calamari was ok as well but nothing special. The desserts on the other hand were great. Between 11 of us we choose 3-4 different desserts ranging from ice cream on top of cookies, peanut butter cake, ice cream on top of fruits and cereal, and banana coconut pie. Sorry I dont recall the names. The icecream with cookies and banana cocunut pie topped my list. Then peanut butter cake and ice cream on top of fruits and cereal. Id consider Wildfire again but if you want a quiet dining experience, Wildfire is not the place for you. It is relatively loud and the wait seems to be long. The bar was very busy and was almost shoulder to shoulder. I give it 3.5 stars but rounded up to 4. I am sure if I went again, ill enjoy it more the second time around.
(4)Carol B.
Wildfire is usually one of my favorite restaurants and my Mom, Sister and I made reservations there for Thanksgiving for the 3 of us (which I made at least a month or more ahead of time). My Dad died in May so this was our first Thanksgiving without him. My sister is dating someone but decided not to invite him b/c it might have been a sad Thanksgiving. However, I met someone in October and he wanted to come and I wanted him to come, so my sister decided to invite her boyfriend too. Alas, when I called Wildfire to change the reservation to 5 people, I was told they could not do it. I got a lot of explanations about tables and booths and the number of people and crowds, etc. I was offered other times of 12:00 and 7:00, but my sister's boyfriend was visiting his mother in a nursing home early in the day and then they were going to a friend's house later that night. Seriously, if I owned a restaurant and someone wanted to add 2 (that's 2, not 20) people to their reservation, my response would be, "we'll make it work." So sadly we couldn't go to our favorite restaurant on Thanksgiving. We ended up going to Rosebud across the street and it was delightful. Obviously I do not own a restaurant or am in the restaurant business, but again, for a special holiday where family is trying to get together, my response would have been "we'll make it work."
(2)Booda B.
Wildfire - Schaumburg is a great place to have dinner with people you don't really want to have dinner with (think extended in-laws or your aunt's friends from out of town). The dining room is incredibly loud, making conversation difficult if not impossible, and there is nothing on the menu that will either wow you or frighten the insipid tastes of your dining companions. They do a great presentation on everything, but the food and service don't quite live up to the appearances. Serving the spinach and artichoke dip in a little fondue pot is clever, but it's still the same stuff you get at TGI Friday's. Ribs and steaks are good if not mind-blowing (and occasionally charred) but reasonably priced. In sharing entrees and sides with two other people, the only thing that made me say, "Hey, this is really good!" was a side of creamed spinach. The portion sizes are generous though. It's easy to spend too much money here on an experience that is largely forgettable.
(3)Rachel C.
Wildfire is a great. They really know how to make a steak perfect. My hubby and I have learned our lesson with the wait for a table, so we tend to get in there for an early dinner (around 4:30, no wait at all, perfect). Otherwise, make reservations or prepare to wait for a good hour before you get seated. I've figured out that my favorite dish is the Filet Mignon Wellington. It's a special and only served on Saturdays. But man oh man, it's so good. My husband loves their Macademia Encrusted Halibut. They have a HUGE cheddar twice baked potatoe which is a meal on it's own. I have no preference in location. I've been to this one and the one in Lincolnshire and had the same experiences. We haven't had problems with the staff, I find them to be great waiters and waitresses and pretty professional. I love how they stuff you up full of fresh baked bread so when your food comes you aren't hungry anymore. I really need to learn better self control.
(4)April D.
Wildfire served me the best filet I've ever had. Service was excellent durning our visit. The restaurant is a bit loud and hard to hear at a table of four but otherwise it was a nice experience.
(4)Megan W.
If you are looking for a quiet romantic place to take a date, then this is definitely not your place. The tables seemed close together and it felt like we were sitting on top of other tables. The spinach salad with blue cheese and bacon is very good. We were there on a Saturday and their special that evening was the beef wellington. It was quite tasty. My boyfriend had the filet trio which is always good option. Our waitress was attentive and responsive to our needs. This is a solid four star restaurant.
(4)Matthew S.
Great food and atmosphere. It may seem expensive but you get the same level of quality food at a cheaper price than the higher end Steakhouses in the area
(5)Christine O.
D.E.L.I.C.I.O.U.S. Everything is awesome, (drinks too). Enough said.
(5)Christopher B.
Impeccable service, great atmosphere, great steaks, and nice drink selection. Felt like I was in a club in Casablanca back in the forties. I will be back for sure!
(5)Emily C.
You walk in the doors to Wildfire, you're going to feel like you stepped in the door to the 40s or 50s. The place is the Dean Martin of steakhouses; its amiabce is that of old-school class and elegance. I almost expect all the men at this restaurant to be wearing hats and suits, and I kind of feel weird going there unless I'm a little dressed up. This place will serve you excellent food and drink from the second you sit down. Their wine flights are awesome, ditto the martini flight. Even the bread they sit on the table for you is somewhat addictive, especially the onion loaf, and always warm as if it was just pulled from the oven minutes before hitting your table. The portions are big, and what you're eating is great by standard. The chop salad here is excellent (try subbing the garlic vinagrette for the one they have on the menu - you won't be disappointed), and their steaks get huge raves. However, I can't in good conscience write this review without calling your attention to the swordfish london broil. This is the most sumptuous thing on their menu; the swordfish is broiled to perfection in a sort of balsamic glaze that sort of encrusts the chicken, and it's topped with balsamic tomatoes and carmelized onions as well as fresh basil. It's to-die-for, especially paired with their white cheddar au gratin or cheddar twice baked potatoes. So if by some chance you have room when you're done gorging on whatever you got off the menu, they're gonna bring you a dessert tray that is extremely difficult to pass up. Their berry crisp and chocolate flourless cake are incredible. The place is pricey, but you get what you pay for - great food at a restaurant with attentive service and good style. So save up your money and dine happy.
(5)Sean O.
Damn good steaks. The Booze wasn't cheap - $20 for a Martini and Beer. Did I mention damn good steak? It was. Used opentable.com for the reservation, mentioned it was an anniversary and the waiter did welcome and congratulate - nice touch.
(5)S to the izzo F.
One of my favorite places to eat. They have a blue cheese steak salad at lunch time that is probably my absolute favorite salad ever. You can't get it during dinner hours. But even during dinner hours any of their salads are great! I just make sure to ask for the dressing on the side because they can put to much on some times.. I love baked clams and the horseradish baked clams are killer. The portebella/chicken skewers are delicious. The wine list has lots to choose from. I truly enjoy the bone in ribeye with the parmigiana crust. The grilled asparagus is so good I have to order it every time I go! The deserts are, in one word, awesome! I always always have a good meal here. The atmosphere is nice and even though all the locations are consistent and their service is outstanding, I personally like the Schaumburg location best.
(5)stan s.
stopped in on a monday night with no reservation. though crowed we were seated immediatly. We had the copper river salmon special for the day ,and it was great, Service was excellent,
(4)Richard K.
This is a solid steakhouse in Schaumpton. If you like your steak charred on the outside and red in the middle no need to go anywhere else, I learned the first time since i dont enjoy my steak that way, just tell them how you want it prepared, they will accomodate. The atmoshphere is great, unless you get seated by the kitchen, yikes!! The Ribs, Steak and Chops are very impressive.
(4)Peter F.
The food is great but the wait is the worst anywhere. Period.
(3)Marjorie K.
All I gotta say is,amazing! I don't usually eat steak dinners, but let me say...everything is good here. Service, food and ambiance. Try the filet medallion trio! So good.
(5)Tom K.
This is a great steak & seafood place - the food is a great as the place looks - very classy. Best to make reservations no matter what the night - it is impossible to get in on the weekends if you don't make a reservation.
(4)Bruce A.
As a meat and potatoes guy, I find that i actuallly love this place forthe salads.
(4)Tiffany T.
Food is good - waistaff is rude and pretentious. This isn't Manhattan, people - it's Schaumburg.
(2)Waleed W.
I really was hoping for as good of an experience as everyone else had but I was disappointed. Service was very slow and inattentive. The friday special (mushroom stuffed salmon) was awful. I am hoping I caught them on a bad night but unfortunately it was bad enough to stop me from giving them another chance.
(2)P S.
Holy moly. Never let it be said I don't finish meat when placed in front of me... except for last night. We sat down, our server was so friendly and though she was obviously busy was very professional and didn't feel rushed. We ordered cocktails and crab cakes, which were great (and will help to explain why I couldn't finish my steak). We then split a great caesar salad, my date got the filet mignon and I ordered the special of the night, which was a garlic-potato crusted New York strip with garlic shrimp skewers. Fantastic. Though I don't think a good steak needs a crust or any additional flavors, and ultimately I scraped them off mine, the steaks were cooked so perfectly and were just fantastic. Halfway through, I took a look at the creamed spinach (just a little too creamy) and my date's side of au gratin and knew I couldn't take another bite. We ordered a cookie/ice cream dessert which was great but by that point, just too much. I love Lettuce restaurants - they have never disappointed me and are more often than not, the few that I seek the manager out and compliment, as we did last night. It was all just great, and I've added it to my 'favorite restaurant' list.
(5)Zach O.
Experience at Wildfire excellent but don't park in the Benihana lot or you will get towed! Even though I've also been a customer of Benihana numerous times, my car was towed for parking in the Benihana lot while dining at Wildfire. Wildfire's lot was full, the Benihana lot was less than a quarter full (at the most), and I was towed nonetheless. If I had wanted to have drinks or dessert at Benihana aftewards, my car still would have been towed (a $170 fee plus a $20 cab ride). This is a poor business practice that will prevent me from dining at Benihana ever again and possibly at Wildfire if there's no where to park. Watch out.
(3)Robb W.
This place has the honor of selling my favorite piece of meat anywhere on the planet. The horseradish crusted filet mignon is the single best piece of meat I have ever had. Everytime I think about it my mouth waters. I have had many a steaks in my life but none come even close to this masterpiece. A true treasure. As most good restaurants, you should make a reservation before attending. The salads are great as are many of the appetizers. This place is owned by the same company that owns Maggianos and they have a feast special that is unbelievable. If you have a party of 6 or more I suggest this option. You can get so much food it is scary.
(5)A. P.
Food and drinks are good. There are places that are better. Is it me or has the food gotten to be mediocre there as time goes on?
(3)Stacy W.
Enjoyed the fondue like artichoke dip.
(4)Cory B.
Posted up at the bar for lunch and in the end, I regret not dinning here sooner. The bartender, Danny, and I had a sophisticated conversation about whiskey and scotch while waiting on my Chicken Club Salad (special for that day). The atmosphere is classy, if/when I come back for dinner I'd feel comfortable in an Oxford. The salad was over-generously portioned and the chicken was cooked to perfection causing me to over indulge. If I had to do it all over again, I wouldn't change a thing. I'm not an expert, just a normal guy who enjoys a good meal.
(5)Krys A.
My favorite restaurant! Food is fantastic. Atmosphere is great. Recommended to anyone and everyone.
(5)Jennifer S.
I've wanted to try Wildfire for a long time. I visited a few weeks ago after an evening of shopping. The service was great as was the bread. I was underwhelmed by my steak. A steakhouse with dry aged meat should know what medium rare means. The meat was almost medium well and was still freezing cold. The au gratin potatoes were quite good, but the star of the meal was the mushroom side my friend ordered. I doubt I will return. My fiancée cooks a better steak for much less money.
(3)Gail C.
The absolutely coolest thing about this place is that Illya Kuriyakin from that old 60's show was our waiter. I swear it is so! I had two very excellent raspberry martinis. Then I had the parmesan encrusted steak, augratin potatoes and brocolli. Dead on Then I had the pumpkin pie. Great If you want a good meal and have a potential celeb wait on you. It's here!
(4)Spanky M.
What can i say..... F'ing amazing
(5)Rob C.
Pricey, and pricey. In my mind its not upscale but they try to be. Had the bone in ribeye, ny strip and porterhouse. All good but like I said pricey. $250. had only two glasses of wine and a couple appetizers. Service was extremely good. I would only go for special occasions.
(4)Sean M.
You know I should have been more impressed with this place, but I wasn't. Service was good, but for what you pay I want better food. The portions were ok, the taste was OK but I didn't have that wow feeling for paying $150 for three people.
(3)Sam T.
Semi-upscale place for a nice evening out, but I was not too impressed with the food. The calamari was decent, but the crab cakes were a bit disappointing. Too much filler and not enough crab. They have a salmon roasted on an actual piece of cedar that is pretty damn tasty, but the steak was a bit too chewy for my liking. Might go back and have a couple of drinks at the bar, but there are better places for food, even out in the burbs.
(2)Richard K.
This is a solid steakhouse in Schaumpton. If you like your steak charred on the outside and red in the middle no need to go anywhere else, I learned the first time since i dont enjoy my steak that way, just tell them how you want it prepared, they will accomodate. The atmoshphere is great, unless you get seated by the kitchen, yikes!! The Ribs, Steak and Chops are very impressive.
(4)Peter F.
The food is great but the wait is the worst anywhere. Period.
(3)Marjorie K.
All I gotta say is,amazing! I don't usually eat steak dinners, but let me say...everything is good here. Service, food and ambiance. Try the filet medallion trio! So good.
(5)A. P.
Food and drinks are good. There are places that are better. Is it me or has the food gotten to be mediocre there as time goes on?
(3)Robb W.
This place has the honor of selling my favorite piece of meat anywhere on the planet. The horseradish crusted filet mignon is the single best piece of meat I have ever had. Everytime I think about it my mouth waters. I have had many a steaks in my life but none come even close to this masterpiece. A true treasure. As most good restaurants, you should make a reservation before attending. The salads are great as are many of the appetizers. This place is owned by the same company that owns Maggianos and they have a feast special that is unbelievable. If you have a party of 6 or more I suggest this option. You can get so much food it is scary.
(5)Brian L.
Have been going to all of the Wildfires in IL for years and have loved the food since day one. I have always had good service when going here. The staff is used to high maintenance clientele (especially at the Lincolnshire location) so I always feel pampered. My favorite dishes are the spinach and artichoke fondue, chopped salad, crusted halibut (when in season), trio fillet medallions, and for desert the peanut cup or berries crisp. You really can't go wrong. I've also had excellent sandwiches for lunch. Consider doing the club supper if you have a large group. I also love their martinis - green apple is a classic :)
(5)Meg K.
Loved the wild raspberry cosmo, delicious filet trio and attentive service, but, like most things in Schaumburg it was just WAY too crowded and loud.
(4)Katherine K.
Good food, but expensive. attentive waitstaff. Good drinks. Good date restaurant
(4)Tom K.
This is a great steak & seafood place - the food is a great as the place looks - very classy. Best to make reservations no matter what the night - it is impossible to get in on the weekends if you don't make a reservation.
(4)Bruce A.
As a meat and potatoes guy, I find that i actuallly love this place forthe salads.
(4)Tiffany T.
Food is good - waistaff is rude and pretentious. This isn't Manhattan, people - it's Schaumburg.
(2)Waleed W.
I really was hoping for as good of an experience as everyone else had but I was disappointed. Service was very slow and inattentive. The friday special (mushroom stuffed salmon) was awful. I am hoping I caught them on a bad night but unfortunately it was bad enough to stop me from giving them another chance.
(2)P S.
Holy moly. Never let it be said I don't finish meat when placed in front of me... except for last night. We sat down, our server was so friendly and though she was obviously busy was very professional and didn't feel rushed. We ordered cocktails and crab cakes, which were great (and will help to explain why I couldn't finish my steak). We then split a great caesar salad, my date got the filet mignon and I ordered the special of the night, which was a garlic-potato crusted New York strip with garlic shrimp skewers. Fantastic. Though I don't think a good steak needs a crust or any additional flavors, and ultimately I scraped them off mine, the steaks were cooked so perfectly and were just fantastic. Halfway through, I took a look at the creamed spinach (just a little too creamy) and my date's side of au gratin and knew I couldn't take another bite. We ordered a cookie/ice cream dessert which was great but by that point, just too much. I love Lettuce restaurants - they have never disappointed me and are more often than not, the few that I seek the manager out and compliment, as we did last night. It was all just great, and I've added it to my 'favorite restaurant' list.
(5)Zach O.
Experience at Wildfire excellent but don't park in the Benihana lot or you will get towed! Even though I've also been a customer of Benihana numerous times, my car was towed for parking in the Benihana lot while dining at Wildfire. Wildfire's lot was full, the Benihana lot was less than a quarter full (at the most), and I was towed nonetheless. If I had wanted to have drinks or dessert at Benihana aftewards, my car still would have been towed (a $170 fee plus a $20 cab ride). This is a poor business practice that will prevent me from dining at Benihana ever again and possibly at Wildfire if there's no where to park. Watch out.
(3)Jecker H.
best chopped salad ever!!!!!!!!!! also the trippled layerd chocolate cake is to die for!!!!!
(5)BILL P.
Bone in fillet medium rare, a great cut of meat that was extremely tender and juicy. For appetizers we has the grilled shrimp and open face crab cake appetizer also very good. Washed it down with a dirty martini. Good solid restaurant. Not quite a 5 star rating but a solid 4 to 4.5.
(4)Brian W.
Wildfire has to be my favorite steakhouse. They have thick, tender cuts of meat and offer a choice of delicious crusts. I've been to all the major players in the area and I'd go here first. In addition to great steaks they have a wide variety of other things on the menu. My wife enjoys the chicken and salmon. I had a wonderful buffalo steak with coffee rub last night. It's new on the menu since I was there last, and wonderful. If you order buffalo, its generally best to get it one temperature lower than you would order regular steak. Desserts are a really treat as well.
(5)Michael D.
I went recently for a work lunch, but I have been there previously. It's a nice place. I've been happy with all my food. Not blown away with anything, but happy. I've stuck to fish both times I was there. I just think anyone can cook a steak, I want to know how well they can do salmon. Really nothing interesting to add... Sorry this review is so boring. The Banana Coconut Cream Pie was awesome! Yeah, that's all I got.
(3)C C.
Excellent food, beautiful venue, good banquet space, and wonderful specials. If you're a steak lover... Go for the porterhouse! Seared to perfection, and soft enough to not need the knife. They also offer an excellent space for meetings. We used to bring out company here when we were only 75 strong, and this was a perfect venue for it. Once we doubled in size we started utilizing in-house catering, but we send all of our offsite meetings to this location.
(5)Jack L.
We went there to celebrate our 11th year in practice and were very impressed. The decor warm and inviting, the ambiance loud and celebratory, the food tasty and creative, and the service attentive but a bit slow. We also ordered drinks and dessert and nothing disappointed us. We will definitely return.
(4)Arlene G.
The food is so good here I wanted to come back again the next day! I went with a few people and I tried all their foods too. There was not one dish that I didn't like. I also like the fireplace in the restaurant cuz it gives it a nice home-like feel.
(5)Gregg L.
Spent another wonderful time at Wildfire during the week. I made the reservation online without a hitch, and even got a U-shaped booth I requested. Awesome food combined with half-price wine on Mondays make this an absolute hit. The steaks were great tasting and cooked perfectly. The twice-baked cheese potatoes are excellent!
(5)Mel T.
Good place to have a steak in this area. I love the porterhouse. It can be really crowded, especially on Friday / Saturday nights, so you may want to call in advance.
(4)Jen K.
Decided to go out with the family for Thanksgiving for the first time, instead of cooking. Saw that Wildfire was serving a family stye meal. $37/head. Great choice! Everyone was very happy and we just had a great meal in a great setting. The menu was posted online. Made reservations. They called to confirm a few days before. Great environment. Our waitress was great. Very friendly. We never had to ask for refills. The bus boys came and cleared things as needed. Very attentive. The food was fantastic. Had turkey w/stuffing, beef tenderloin, red skin mashed potatoes, wood fire roasted veges, mushroom gravy, caeser salad and chopped salad, cornbread, relish tray, deviled eggs. Topped it off with choice of 2 desserts. Had triple layer chocolate cake and peppermint ice cream sandwiches. I would definitely go back.
(4)Darlene R.
Good food but expensive. We started with hot spinach dip appetizer...very good. Entrees were all good to great (barbequed chicken, 4 filets, steak and a chicken/vegetable dish). Also had a few side dishes which were good. Had a couple of deserts (apple pie with ice cream and a cookie/ice cream) which were terrific. Extremely busy so go early or make reservations. Better than average.
(4)Joy E.
We don;t visit here for special occasions anymore, but they still serve a decent meal. Also, they always have a good spinach salad, good bread board, good martini's, and pretty good baked halibut dishes. We'll go to Joe's for a fancy dinner.
(4)Michelle S.
My husband and i eat here constantly and we absolutley LOVE the horseradish crusted petite filet! They always could it right (medium) and the sides are always deliscious (he get the BBQ rubbed sweet potato and i get the balsamic veggies, yum!). The valet always takes care of us and our car and the hostess and waiters/waitresses are always attentive and really take care of us. Always great food & great service!
(5)Curt S.
I've been here numerous times, and each time was an enjoyable time. I can tell you that the food is top notch and worth every dollar you spend- and just like one of my other favorites (Sabatino's, Chicago) it comes with a price. :) Not only is the food good, but the service, and atmosphere is excellent. There is something about it that feels classy and almost like this restaurant is being run in the 1950s but with a modern feel. I definitely recommend the Horseradish Encrusted Filet Mignon! :)
(5)Jason A.
Excellent filet medallions. Good atmosphere. Definitely the biz crowd. Service was ok not great but we were in the bar area and the place was busy so nothing unexpected. Would eat here again. They encrust their steaks and I tried Blue Cheese, Parmesan, and Bernaise. Enjoyed the Parmesan the best.
(3)Todd S.
The service was good, the food was delicious and the atmosphere was pleasant. We went there on a Wednesday evening and the place was full. We were seated immediately upon arrival at our reservation time. The server was good although was just a little slow to actually take our order. We had finished the appetizer before the main course was even ordered. It didn't hurt the experience at all. Would definitely return.
(4)Wendy S.
My first, but not the last time to visit this establishment... as soon as we drove up, we knew we were in for trouble! The parking lot was plugged on a Tuesday night, so we valeted it, then waited to be seated. As I walked past the reception area and into the dining area, the kitchen immediately caught my eye ~ FIRE! The place is beautiful, the setting is romantic/fun, and the service is impecible to say the least! The bread, appetizers, dinners, desserts, I could go on... I just really liked being there and great company made the evening a very memorable one. Thanks, Shaumburg, a new Chicago 'burb favorite!
(5)Robert C.
Nice place, good service, soggy bread on my chicken sandwich and bland taste. I'll go to Chili's next time.
(2)Reid F.
A big, bustling steakhouse with excellent food and good service. Try the bone-in ribeye steak...yumm. The only knock is the weak wine list, which contains bottles that are mostly too young to be good.
(4)Andrea P.
Awful service- worst I've experienced anywhere. Bad drinks, burned food, injuries that the staff did not properly attend to. Had to ask a busser for our server then had to ask for the manager. We shouldn't have had to pay a penny for that mess. Being former servers we left enough for tip out but honestly, that wasn't even deserved. Service was- non-existent.
(1)Ann Y.
I went here for my mom's birthday last weekend and had a wonderful experience. We started with the chopped salad which is always amazing. We were going to order a larger for our party of four, but our waitress told us that a small would suffice. That is always a sign of a great waitress. For dinner I had a the braised beef short ribs special. WOW!!! So damn good. It came with their amazing mashed potatoes and these great roasted veggies for $20. What a bargain. The food was great and our waitress was wonderful. I have been to other Wildfire restaraunts and just didn't have the experience I had here. This one is the first one that has been worth going back to.
(4)Jeff W.
I have a strict belief that no man should order a salad. Well, that is unless you order the Wildfire chopped salad. It's the holy grail of all salads and defies everything I used to believe about them. Loaded with roasted chicken, avocado, tomatoes, blue cheese, bacon, scallions, corn, tortilla strips all tossed with citrus lime vinaigrette. Tip: If you get this to go, ask for extra dressing. The small portion is enough for lunch for 2 days so well worth the $14 (including tax). I've spent $14 for much shittier meals... but please don't tell anyone I ordered the salad.
(4)Madison L.
Love the Tuscan Kale & Spinach Salad here! It is delicious, fresh and incredibly filling. You walk out filled & happy but not feeling too full. Perfect place for a lunch with friends.
(4)Mark D.
Their Horseradish Crusted Bone-In Ribeye Steak is to literally die for I love it so much! EVERYTHING at Wildfire is great from the appetizers to their entree's to their desserts. And their Chopped Salad? FANTASTIC! I guess you can tell I'm a bit excited about this restaurant. Would go daily if I could! Great place for a special occasion or a romantic dinner.
(4)Tom C.
Awesome place and great atmosphere! I suggested this restaurant on our business meeting/dinner. I had the roasted chicken with mashed potatoes and it was very delicious. My coworker had the same and he said it was out of this world. We also enjoyed the Wildfire craft beer called the hefeweizen and it was very tasty. It had a banana flavor. They mentioned to me it was brewed by their manager. I totally recommend this restaurant! #SeñorFood
(5)Jacqueline W.
Best experience I ever had. Our server Jaime really took care of us. The steak was absolutely divine. It was juicy,tender, and full of flavor. Get the veggies as your side!
(5)Lauren B.
Yum! We try not to repeat the same place over and over for anniversaries/Valentine's day, but it's hard not to keep coming here, because we consistently get awesome food/service. I typically get some kind of steak. Their skirt steak is amazing. I also love their shrimp/crab bisque soup. It's incredible!!
(5)Christina C.
The food is outstanding. One of my favorite places to go to. The ONLY reason I am giving it 4 stars instead of 5 is because the last few times there was a older lady as a hostess there. She was rude and customer service is everything to me. The owner needs to keep the girls in the front young and polite. And if this older blonde lady is a owner, stay in the back and collect your money. If she's not an owner then get rid of her. She's not eye candy and when she opens her mouth it makes it that much worse. Thank god the server was awesome and the food is delicious!
(4)Varsha L.
I do like this location better than the one in the city. Try the scallops in lemon butter sauce, they are really good. Also the wild rice is really good as well. My friends seem to like the medallions a lot. We actually sat outside on Sat, we didn't have reservations on a Sat night and only had to wait 45 min for an outdoor table.
(5)Dave S.
Splendid shrimp & crab bisque and the filet trio was prepared perfectly. Busy on a Wednesday early evening would indicate that this is a place you need to call ahead.
(5)Racquel E.
I had a late night dinner with my cousin and his partner, who live in Chicago. Wildfire is a modern-day 1940's jazz dinner club style and with a cool vibe. They offer a variety of menu selections from steaks, prime rib, chops, chicken, seafood, sandwiches and salads. We had beer and cocktails and dinner only. I enjoyed the petite filet mignon with a side of five grain wild rice and I added on a side of balsamic-roasted veggies. The filet was the perfect portion for me and was tender and perfectly seasoned, and the sides were good too. I really enjoyed my dinner and visit with my cousin.
(4)Kevin K.
If I'm in the burbs and want a great meal, I know that Wildfire will never fail. There's a reason this place is so packed on the weekends and I was lucky enough to be nearby on a weeknight and not have to put up with a wait. There are so many delicious sounding options on the menu, but the horseradish crusted filet is so good that I can't bring myself to ever order anything else.
(5)Jason B.
The first day I went had the Filet which was good but slightly over cooked. However I returned two days later and had the special of the day which was the Bison Meatloaf with brown gravy with mushrooms and a stuffed baked potato. This meal was phenomenal!!! I would totally recommend it. The next time I return to Schaumburg I will definitely be back at wildfire!!
(4)Tiffany P.
Love wildfire. Never been disappointed. I always get the same thing though. It's just that good. The fillet mignon trio with blue cheese, horse radish and Parmesan crusted tips. The drink flights are fun too. I've tried the wine and martini flights. Atmosphere is nice and little more upscale. A great date night spot.
(5)Ryan E.
Solid! What's not to love about Wildfire? I'm located out in Buffalo Grove and I go to this one if we can't get reservations at the Lincolnshire location. Usually easier to get in. Great food, affordable prices (for a steakhouse), and good atmosphere.
(5)Dina B.
Met up with an old friend who was in downtown Chicago on business. I was looking for a nice place for dinner and drinks in Schaumburg because it is an easy drive from the Rockford area and a short distance from the loop. I found Wildfire online, checked out the menu and read some of the reviews! I'm glad I chose Wildfire! It was outstanding all around...the service, the atmosphere and the food! I loved that they have valet parking because it was a rainy night. While waiting for my date, I had an excellent martini which the bartender recommended after asking what my tastes were. When my date arrived, we sat in the bar for a bit and were not rushed to our table despite our reservations. Our waitress was very friendly and attentive. I had the Wildorf Salad with chicken, which was delicious. My date had the petite filet, which was tender and cooked to perfection. What more can I say...I can't wait to go back again!
(5)Mary O.
Nice place, price pretty good. And the food is really good quality, presentation, atmosphere... A little bit noise. Better to make reservation.
(4)Jimmy W.
Just trying an update for the first time. When I revisit so close to the original I normally edit... Does it make a difference? This visit I had the BBQ ribs. I was just at L Woods and had a less than stellar exp, boo, but wildfire came through. Although not a specialized BBQ spot the ribs were very good. The meat had flavor and the light coating of sauce was perfect. Same ultra small slaw and side of bbq sauce like L Woods but ok I guess. We went for lunch but normally do not. The menu is smaller but I like the dinner selections better. My sister could still get a good steak which they serve all the time, why wouldn't you offer the expensive stuff all day ;) The steak, ribeye, was pretty good. Better than Stony River but not as good as upper end steak houses. Which is expected IMO. I probably should give it 4 stars as it does a good job at many things plus being a bit more "upscale" food quality wise. I guess I am comparing it to a Hub 51 type of place which has something for everyone but more pedestrian. Ok, I'll give it 4 stars.
(4)Neel K.
We stopped here recently on a Thursday night for quick dinner before heading home....and man were we happy that we did. The place was completely packed for a weeknight so we elected to sit at the bar. They have plenty of high tables at the bar all of which are comforatble and give you a good view of the restaurant and the TVs. To start with you get a loaf of bread with butter......ohhhhh sooooo good....Also before I get started on the food...the drink selection is phenominal...the array of martini's, beers on tap and even their own craft beers, make this a beer/wine/martini lover's paradise.... Sorry back to the food......We got this melted goat cheese thing which came with some bread and was to die for....sooo rich and well seasoned I could have just kept eating that all night. We also tried a veg pizza which was good, but what completely blew us away was the Waldorf Salad....if you have never had this type of salad, you have to try it. It was hands down THE BEST SALAD I HAVE EVER HAD!!!!!!! Truly amazing combination of flavors, textures, and ingredients. The portion was HUGE and was really a meal in itself. We forced ourselves to save a tiny portion so we could bring it home to the kids. We also had a dessert which was very good, although I can't remember what it was. Overall Wildfire was an exceptional restaurant and we can't wait to go back to. The service, the food, and the atmosphere were excellent. Especially the Waldorf Salad....if you don't get anything else.....just make sure to try the salad....it will be life changing!!!!
(5)Carolyn I.
I went here for my friend's bridal shower. We were in a private area that fit 4 large round tables. It was a beautiful setting! They provided extra tables for the cake, gifts and favors. We started with drinks. I ordered a daiquiri which was good, but not great. The food was served family style. For appetizers, we had chicken and portobello mushroom skewers, chopped salad and cornbread. The chicken was a little dry, but I loved the sauce that came with it. The salad and cornbread were very good. I've had the chopped salad before and it was as good as I remember. For entrees, we had chicken, steak, mashed potatoes and roasted vegetables. Everything was delicious! By the time dessert came, I was so full. I managed to try the cheesecake and apple crisp with ice cream. Both were a good way to end a satisfying meal. The service was very attentive and the space was intimate and perfect for a sophisticated bridal shower. I recommend Wildfire for a special occasion!
(4)Vanna C.
I meant to leave this review weeks ago! My husband I came for dinner, and enjoyed their little outside dining area, despite the rain. Our server was very knowledgable of the menu and wine list. Our steaks were awesome. We will definitely be returning!
(5)Joe P.
The food is delicious! We ordered carry out and and all the food was amazing. The staff on the other hand didn't seem to want to help with the carry out or care to explain in a polite fashion where to actually pick it up. The bartender was nice but hostesses seemed rude. We will be back for the food but leery of the service staff. We've also dined in and enjoyed the experience. The server was much more helpful and knowledgeable than the hostesses mentioned above. The interior is a very cool, retro decor. They have many different "dining rooms" and we've only been in one, but I forget what the name was. I will be back because the food is great and the interior is classy.
(4)Derek C.
After writing my last review, the manager contacted me and apologized for the poor quality of the steak and asked if I would give them another chance to make it up. I accepted and it was definitely a much better experience than the previous visit we made to Wildfire. We made reservations and came on a weeknight so it was much busier, but the waitress took very good care of us. I forget her name now, as it's been a couple months since this last visit, but she was amazing. Took very good care of us, and was very good with my 15 month old daughter who was kind of making a mess around the table. She mentioned that they just changed the types of steaks that they offer and that it would be better than the steaks that they were previously carrying, and she wasn't lying. Definitely a much better steak than before, cooked perfectly this time. The food was much better and our experience was top notch. There are MANY options for steak in the area, and it's good to know that we can once again consider Wildfire as one of our destinations when we feel the craving for a finely cooked cow.
(4)Asia C.
Favorite steakhouse. I ate here this past Labor Day. I've also been to the Oak Brook location. I think I like the Oak Brook location better. It feels more intimate for some reason. I love the martini flight. Better than just getting just 1 martini. Best martini is the stormy night because of it's uniqueness. But they are ALL good. Favorite entree is the Roumanian Skirt steak medium-well. It seems like you get more flavor & more for your money. I also get the cheddar double-stuffed potato which is the bomb.com . The end.
(5)Renaud S.
Outstanding meat restaurant! First, meat is excellent, as well as fish. Ingredients are delicious and fresh, sauces are exquisite. A great place to have a great meal. The wine menu offers good choice. Also, the bar is nice, altough often crowded. Finally, waiters are nice and atmosphere is very pleasant. I definitely recommend this place.
(5)Magnus L.
We had a REALLY great dining experience here. We had a reservation and there was zero wait, they got us to the table as soon as we came in. We skipped the appetizer's so we would have room for dessert and I had their filet mignon and I went with the broccoli as a side dish. The filet was cooked perfectly, I requested medium-rare and I was afraid it would be bloody since you don't know the first time you go to a restaurant but it cooked exactly what I hoped it would look like. It was very tender and was perfect, no fancy spices just enough to help get the natural flavor of the meat out. The broccoli came with a light lemon-butter sauce and it tasted awesome! Best broccoli side dish I've had. They have a pretty big selection of desserts, extra plus that all of them (as far as I know) can be ordered in half the size which is great. I ordered the key lime pie and it was incredibly good, it was so good I could eat a whole tray. We were a decent sized party, 4 adults plus 3 kids. The kids were a little unruly at times but the waitress was awesome with the kids. The service was really awesome throughout the whole dining experience. I will definitely come back here again next time we're in town
(5)J B.
Epitome of deliciousness. Mushroom pizza - crazy good! Spinach salad with eggs - hell yeah! The petite strip is perfect for a large man. Finish it with a key lime pie and go on Monday for 1/2 price bottles of wine! Go here and go here again...
(4)David K.
Wow. Really wow. After the horrible stretch of restaurants that had 4 star ratings (when they really should have been 3 or less) - I walked into Wildfire with some colleagues and was immediately welcomed by the host. A nice big friendly greeting - had everyone in the group laughing and had us seated quickly without reservations (NOTE to fellow Yelpers, make the reservation). Food was AMAZING - from the Bison Burger, the French dip, the scallops wrapped in bacon (Yum!) to the salmon on a cedar plank - it was all very tasty and well prepared. The steak ordered at the table also looked very tantalizing - made me wish that I came hungrier. So a huge surprise in Schaumberg, IL - this place was excellent! They are pricey - but the quality of the food reflects the price. If I'm in the area again - I would definitely make this a mandatory dinner stop.
(4)Kelly R.
What great food and great service! Every single time I go I am more in love with this place. A must is the key lime pie... Seriously it's a must!!!! Start with that and then have your dinner :)
(4)Gary S.
Not my first time eating here! And definitely not my last everything from the wine to the desert was great We had the seafood (clam chowder) Beet salad Filet minion And lobster tail Apple pie Everything was cooked to perfection , ( great job chef) the service was great ,the waiter was informative on our wine selection and made sure we had everything we needed.
(5)Susie L.
Visiting Schaumburg & decided to try this place. Husband loves steak, kiddoo wanted pizza & I love salmon. Well this place fit the bill! Beautiful on the inside..reminded me of an upscale steakhouse from home, but casual enough for vacationers like us. Staff were attentive & talkative, food was of course amazing, desserts were delicious!
(5)Ray G.
This is my favorite restaurant in Chicago. Delicious food and great staff. I recommend making a reservation for the best experience. A must try
(5)Antonio A.
Definitely a better option than any chain. Wildfire offers a somewhat sophisticated ambiance (for American dining of course) and very decent meat. The flank steak was perfectly cooked and tasted great. The marinade didn't overwhelm the taste of beef but rather nicely enhanced it. However the butter is dull and insipid. And the really low point was the baked potato. Any side dish that is the same size as the main course is not only absurd but shows a bit of fear that the main portion served might not suffice.
(4)Jared W.
I've been meaning to write this review for a long time, because I had an excellent experience here about 6 weeks ago. It was my first trip to Wildfire, and after being the kind of place that I wouldn't normally consider on a nicer night out, I'll definitely plan a trip back. The biggest reason for this is the steak. Specifically, the herb crusted steak. They offer a few different kinds, and even a "sampler," so to speak, where you can try a bit of each. Ordinarily, this is the kind of thing that I would not be a fan of (I think steak is best left to stand on its own merit), but I'm a believer. It was excellent. Generally speaking, this is the kind of place where you want to go and spend some time. Have a long meal and enjoy yourself.
(4)Edward M.
Great food, great service by most. The chopped salad was good, though a bit more vinegar than I would have liked in the dressing. The Ribeye was juicy, succulent, and perfectly cooked. It was so tender on the inside and had an excellent char on the outside. The best ribeye I've had yet, at $40 it better be great. Creamed spinach was good, much like your typical creamed spinach, but lots more spinach than cream which I appreciated. The service by our waitress was slow. We got in and waited a while after ordering drinks and eventually after 10-15 minutes we had to ask for our waitress who finally brought our drinks and salad. We had 2 little kids with us and you would think she would have tried to be more timely. She was instead, very inattentive. The rest of the waitstaff and management was excellent though. Also had an issue where wine from another table was charged to our account, not cool. Glad we looked at the bill! I think it all stems from this one bad waitress. Bottom Line: If you got the money, go!
(4)Nikki T.
I am not a picky person, at all. I like to find the good in things. I like positivity and happiness! With that being said, I don't plan on ever coming back to this restaurant again... My very first visit here was just a few days ago. I had just spent the morning shopping for my brother's birthday with my brother and my mom and we decided to get some lunch. My brother's favorite restaurant is Wildfire so that's where we went! He was so excited, telling me how much I was going to love it and how amazing it was. The décor is lovely, very sleek and modern. It actually reminds me a lot of Maggiano's with a few differences. Both Wildfire and Maggiano's are Lettuce Entertain You restaurants so that's probably why. The restaurant seemed pretty busy but we were seated right away which was nice. The waitress was nice AT FIRST... All three of us ordered the chopped salad but I also ordered the Shrimp and Crab Bisque. The bisque was alright, nothing special. I honestly wouldn't order it again. I had multiple crab shell pieces in my small cup of soup...I didn't finish it... The chopped salad was terrible! It was very dry, seemed like there was no dressing at all and it was very yellow, kind of stale looking & tasting. I do need to say that I don't like salads that are swimming in dressing, I actually like to taste the salad and other things mixed in but I still like to taste some dressing! I honestly would have rather gone to Portillo's and gotten a chopped salad from there. Now during our meal the waitress never came back to our table to ask how our meal was or to refill drinks. I had an empty glass for about 15 minutes before a different waitress noticed and asked if I would like a refill. We ended up getting a dessert, Key Lime Pie to share between the three of us and a surprise chocolate lava cake for my brother's birthday. The desserts were the best part. But right when our desserts were delivered, the check was dropped off with them and no more than 5 minutes later, our disappearing waitress came back opening the checkbook to see if we had paid... We were still eating our desserts.... It felt very pushy and rushed. Right after she did that we just paid and left, didn't finish our desserts. We were over it. I was really disappointed with this experience. On top of having great reviews and being highly recommended, it's a Lettuce Entertain You restaurant and I've had nothing but great experiences with other restaurants on the Lettuce Entertain You restaurant list. I guess there is a first time for everything.
(2)Julie C.
Never disappoints. Wonderful birthday celebration for Our daughter. Excellent service !
(4)Drew C.
Really heard good things and Wildfire delivered... mostly. The drinks are delicious -- they have the uncommon Martini Flight, where you get a sampling for four individual martinis for around $12-13. Really loved this option, as I don't know martinis well and got to try a few, the best of which was the Stormy Night. I would return just for this flight and an appetizer. Speaking of appetizers, my party of two ordered the Wildfire Chopped Salad, which is just a fancier version of Portillo's Chopped Salad (here they add dressing upfront, avocado and more of the blue cheese, perhaps a touch too much, which made it salty). Be absolutely SURE you ask for dressing on the side! This salad is so big for around $12, that you can come just for drinks and this... However, if you have leftovers, keeping the dressing off allows you to take it home. We also had bacon wrapped scallops, which were small (expected) and quite good -- about 6 pieces total. As for dinner, I got the Filet Mignon Trio, which was all perfect and cooked on-target. HOWEVER. For another $30 or so, my partner got the Beef Wellington and asked for rare, but got well done. We should have and did not request a correction, as he was paranoid "what the kitchen would do" (that whole wrap, lol) to the replacement food. In the end, the entire meal was a whopping $140, no tax. I've confirmed now that Wildfire -- like all LEYE (Lettuce Entertain You) restaurants -- offers mostly delicious food, but man, for the tab some of these dinners result in, I really expect the dishes to be vetted and double-checked before being served. Cheesecake costs half as much and is perfect every darn time. FYI: Wildfire is a BEAUTIFUL restaurant. Spacious and open, it almost reminds me of a luxurious, modern interpretation of the Copacabana club (I've only seen on TV, haha).
(3)Jerry W.
Very good place. Just in town for business and popped over here. Service was very good, Greek salad was excellent, and the salmon was solid. I've had better but I believe they are known more for steaks so it's all good. Nice environment and I would rate this as a place I would definitely go again.
(4)Coll F.
Not our first time here and not our last. Even though we arrived quite late, they sat us without complaint, served us and never made us feel rushed. Great service. Great chopped salad, fantastic angus burger & filets. Cocktails & IPAs also yum!
(4)Lynn S.
Love their food, I'm never disappointed. Service is always on point!
(5)Karen D.
Just took my husband here for his early bday lunch. We love eating at wildfire. We usually eat at the oakbrook location but we are also going to marcus theater $5 Tuesday's speacial. We love both locations. Our waiter Joann was very sweet and attentive and made my husbands bday a little more speacial by bringing him the best lava cake ever!! I had their cheese pizza and he had a bacon stuffed burger which was really good. But the best part was dessert!! We ordered the snickers ice cream sand which(meh) and a pretzel Sunday ( delicious). Wildfire will always be our favorite restaurant!!! You will not leave disappointed.
(5)Dominique M.
Let me preface this review by saying that I've been here before and I wanted to love it here this time around. I'm a big fan of classy, upscale, stylish restaurants with diverse, creative menu items. Let me tell you, Wildfire is not any of these things. In this day and age, any restaurant worth its salt (see what I did there?) should offer a more diverse menu. There should be vegetarian, vegan and gluten free menu items available-yes, even at a steakhouse. Sadly, there were no such items available on Wildfire's very limited menu. The seafood and pasta menu was paltry at best and there were maybe ten beers on tap and fifteen draught beers. What a pathetic selection. This is a classic case of a restaurant trying to survive on brand recognition only. Maybe Wildfire has expanded beyond the actual business that it is capable of handling (i.e. gotten too big for its britches). Maybe some big chain of bland restaurants bought it up. Who knows? Whatever the case may be, I was less than impressed. The ambience-rather than upbeat and energetic-seemed over crowded and extremely loud. Here was almost no room to walk between tables out of the restaurant floor. Tables were jammed side to side and back to back throughout. There was absolutely no privacy. It seems that Wildfire did their best to cram people in like sardines no matter what the cost to the exclusive atmosphere and private, classy ambience that once went hand in hand with the Wildfire name. There were even young children eating there. This is most certainly not a restaurant where high chairs and kiddie menus are appropriate. I'm not paying upwards of $50 for my portion of the meal so that I can sit around and listen to screaming children. The bathrooms were a mess. They were certainly not what one would expect from an upscale restaurant-even a chain restaurant. Although the food was fairly good and the portions were large, nothing screamed "eat me" (lol). It was all mostly just passable. The waiter, who was very nice-as were the rest of the staff, which is mainly why I'm awarding Wildfire the three stars that I am-seemed very attentive at first and then rather than turning our table with two people who were only waiting for the check and dessert, chose to attend to order taking at a table of no less than seventeen people. Color me unimpressed with that lapse in judgment. Overall, not the experience I had hoped for for my last big dinner out before my surgery this week. I should've headed down the way to Seasons 52 or Shaw's Crab House. Heck, even Cooper's Hawk would've been perfect. Growing up, I always heard Gibson's and Wildfire mentioned in the same sentence. No more. The difference is very clear! The best part of our experience was the helpful waiter who went out of his way to bring us our check when our waiter left us hanging and the kindly people at the host stand who held our table for us even though we arrived late due to bad directions.
(3)Brandon W.
As you can see from the other reviews, This place is great. They make a choice Manhattan, Which always enhances my dining experience! Hah! Cool 40's decor /atmosphere, nice seating and layout, with an overall classy vibe. Not true upscale but heads and shoulders above most places for casual dining. Like the other Lettuce Entertain You restaurants, The gluten free menu is the true reason I first visited. Quite extensive in size, I didn't feel left out in the slightest bit. If you have Celiacs Disease two words: go here. I've had multiple dishes from here and have never been disappointed. Highly recommended.
(4)Shirley J.
I was surprised at how busy the restaurant was during lunchtime on a Thursday, which might explain the slowwww service. I'm not a huge fan of their booths either and would rather sit at a regular table. Sitting in the booth makes me feel like I'm making a presentation to the whole restaurant or something because they are big half-moon booths that face the dining area. When our server finally came to take our order, I inquired about the soup of the day. The Shrimp & Crab Bisque is pretty good, so I ordered that as an appetizer. My friend ordered the Grilled Chicken Wildorf salad, and I ordered the Black Bean burger and a side of green beans. Our server repeated our entire order back to us and off he went. Fast forward 30 minutes, we got our salad, burger and green beans. After taking one bite out of the burger, my eyes widened like I just saw a ghost. It had such a strong cumin flavor to it, and I have a minor allergy to cumin! I've had plenty of black bean burgers but none had such a strong cumin flavor to them. I had to send it back and ended up getting the Grilled Chicken Wildorf salad also. The salad and green beans were delicious. I noticed while eating my salad that my soup never came. When I finally got a hold of our server and asked him about the soup, he said that I never ordered it and even looked at his order pad. Dude! I saw your mouth and heard you confirm Shrimp & Crab Bisque when you took our orders. In the end, I decided to just forget about the soup. On the brighter side, lunch ended with a complimentary birthday dessert of a brownie topped with vanilla ice cream. Tasty dessert but too sweet by the time you eat 3/4 of it. I recommend going here but when it's not so busy.
(4)Mary A.
Went here for a family gathering. 6 of us at the table and we ordered from the family style menu. We were greeted by a friendly host who seated us quickly and friendly. The servier, Hugo, was great! Cocktails were ordered and it was so nice to served a GENEROUS pour in a cocktail that were worth the money! We had the chopped salad and bacon wrapped scallops that were tender and with crisp bacon. The Calamari was tender and crisp! Entrees were; sirlion tips, cooked medium and so tender you could cut it with a knife. The creamed spinach is seasoned great and we ordered more! i will be back!
(5)Arlet M.
First time coming here, loved it !!!!!!! Thank you so much for great food and atmosphere
(5)Dave K.
WOW... what a spot this was... You drive up and it has valet parking, but there's ample parking in the front and side/rear. You walk through the revolving door, and to me, it is reminiscent of a restaurant or speakeasy from the 20's or 30's. The "Ellington Room" (I initially think Duke Ellington) stood out. The dimly lit restaurant brought a subtle ambiance of sophisticate and relaxation. Spacious tables and comfortable chairs are all around, and the booths are deep, capable of fitting probably three to a side if you needed to,but it's not necessary. I was there as part of a gathering for work, so there were about 20 people altogether, in a side room, wine and spirits were flowing freely, and we had servers setting up 2 tables to accommodate us all. They brought out appetizers, salads, then the main courses that we had to pick 1, and a selection of 2 desserts. The food was phenomenal, and while it is the company you have while eating, this restaurant is most definitely a 5 star joint. I may have to go back and see about what history this place has, it has that feel.
(5)Neil D.
6:35 pm in the waiting area. Had a reservation for a post graduation party for our family of 20+ at 6:30. The wait staff was awesome and i give them 5 stars, the food was an expected 5 stars as well. But my review is for the service up front the hostess. Our group had arrived earlier than expected a full 45 minutes early. We were gathered at the lobby just talking and taking up space so we started ordering drinks at the bar to ease the waiting. Although i know the reservation was at 6:30 the hostess should have done something to accomodate us. I mean we were going to be one of the biggest tabs of the day and she couldnt even do something for us. At around 6:31 my friend asked about our reservation and she just looked at him and said 6:30 on the dot. To make it worse, she had put our company of 20+ right smack in the middle of the room and like all family gatherings, we were loud and surrounding tables would just ogle and make it an uncomfortable experience. The hostess just couldn't give us the more private savoy room. Again 5 stars to the wait staff and food. But this review was for the hostess who was the welcoming face of the chain, I had expected more out of a place like Wildfire who should have a plan B system when a party arrives early.
(1)Johana K.
Great food and service. Our server made sure she explained the specials since it was our first time at wildfire. We will visit again!
(5)Kelly S.
The place is HUGE. A small group of us went for lunch on a Sunday. It wasn't very busy then but I'm guessing lunch during the week gets mobbed based on all the businesses nearby. I think they make their mashed potatoes out of fairy dust, ice cream and crack. Soooooooo, creamy/dreamy. Potato perfection! I could've had a second helping of those but my a** is thanking me now for only going with one serving! For my entree, I got a grilled chicken breast number topped with artichokes and argula - forget what it was called exactly but it was also very good. Service was a little slow on drink refills and on bringing us the checks.
(4)Tom M.
Lunch was delicious... Portion was large and the fish off the wood grill off the hook! The waiter was very knowledgeable of the menu and had lots of good recommendations for my special diet! Come check this out!
(5)Dennis O.
I was extremely disappointed. We had chicken and prime rib. The chicken was super dry. Jewel's rotisserie chicken is better. The prime rib was less than expected. The service was good, though. That's the only positive thing I can say about this place. Very pricey too. You'll be hard pressed to find much under the $25 mark. Save your money! I won't be returning, myself...
(2)Scott R.
My goodness, did they always serve that cornbread? It literally melts in your mouth, it's phenomenal and I'm not even a big cornbread fan. The lunch Halibut was fantastic, properly cooked and seasoned. Wildfire deserves high praise for the food alone but the attentiveness of the waiters definitely boosted my perception of the restaurant.
(4)Michelle F.
When your amazing Aunt invites her favorite ladies in the world out for a meal and says "Let's go to Wildfire--it's on me!" You DO NOT decline!! ;) We had reservations for 12:30 on a Saturday afternoon, and it's probably good that we did. Not that it ever got packed at that time, but it was a steady flow of people--the dining room was never less than 3/4 full. Good for them! We ran through the gamut. Seriously. We got an appetizer, our individual meals, some salad, and dessert. Appetizer: Spinach dip--I'd give it a 3/5. It was alright and all, but not something I would go seeking out again. My meal--The roasted 1/2 chicken with mac n cheese as my side. Oh.My.Gosh. It was so, so good. The chicken was tender and juicy and completely flavorful. I was so impressed. And the mac n cheese was pretty good as well. It had a lot of flavor and was topped with yummy bread crumbs. I give this a 4/5 The dessert--We had three among the four of us. The apple pie (which would have EASILY fed all of us!!), the chocolate and peanut putter pie, and the ice cream sandwiches that are filled with snickers ice cream (the yummy dessert tray doesn't do it justice!) I would give all of these a 5/5. There was so much and it was all amazing. I would go back just for dessert!! The service was great! I forget who our server was (damn me and my lack of remembering names!!) but he was really attentive and helpful! He did a great job! The fact that all of this food was free made the experience even better, but it is definitely somewhere I will return to to try more of the amazing selections!
(5)Concetta S.
Wonderful food, atmosphere, and attentive staff (plus the Manhattans are wonderful!). Not a bad thing to say about my experience here.
(5)Michele S.
I was invited here for a large birthday party on a Sunday afternoon. I had a bad experience at Wildfire in Oak Brook, so initially I wasn't thrilled. I ordered the buffalo chicken sandwich. It was good, but nothing over the top. I also ordered the chocolate sundae for dessert, and was pleasantly surprised that they offered half portion desserts. The service was attentive and prompt. Overall, a nice experience.
(3)Tiffany K.
I love this place!! My fiance and I go here frequently and I don't think we've ever had a problem with service nor have we disliked our food. I take that back, the creamed spinach was a bit too salty for me but I don't eat a lot of salty foods so I might be a bit sensitive. A great restaurant for a romantic evening, business dinner or just a casual lunch. Price isn't too bad either. Last time we went our bill was a little over $80- no alcohol.
(5)Jon T.
In town for business, wanted a place where I could grab a bite at the bar. This place was fantastic for that. Plenty of delicious sounding choices on the menu, along with specials. I had the roasted beet salad which was good. Then crab cake crusted trout which was very tasty. And split sides of BBQ rubbed sweet potato (delicious) and balsamic roasted veggies. I don't usually get desert, but got the key lime pie, and it was fantastic. I have one more day in the area and am seriously considering going back for dinner tonight.
(4)Betty C.
Love it and never disappointed
(5)Danielle S.
Well, I hadn't been to Wildfire in a while and I had never been to this location, so this was a treat! First off, I really like the atmosphere. 1920's themed, dimly lit, wood fire grill burning in the background and filling the room with scents of fresh meats. Mmmmm. They have a nice wine selection, with a few martinis, beers, and cocktails. I went for the Wildfire Chardonnay. Not the best wine I've ever had, but not shabby for being the cheapest on the list (classy, I know). Their menu has a variety to choose from - chicken, steaks (of course), fish, pasta, burgers, you name it. I went crazy and ordered the bison burger trio. It was the perfect portion for my less than usually hungry self. Each burger had a different crust on it (I'm personally not crazy about the crusts, but some people love them). They were cooked perfectly and came with a choice of side. The mac & cheese is wonderful, but I ordered the mashed potatoes. If you haven't had bison before, it's basically like beef. Maybe a little more gamy. Our server was very nice, but it seemed to take a while to get our food & drinks. She didn't come by too often either. We did have a big group and it was busy. They were nice enough to split our bill multiple ways. Personally, I think it's a little overpriced, but all steakhouses around here are. It's a nice place to come for a special occasion.
(4)Jo Ann D.
Went for a friends birthday with 6 people. Food is always good. Salads Are questionable. The one thing I don't get is why they won't seat you until the entire party arrives. Kind of annoying when 4 of us were starving & would have loved to sit & have drinks & appetizers knowing one couple would be late because they were caught up in traffic. Can't be comfortable while standing in the very crowded lobby/bar area. Wish they would have mentioned this when making the reservation.
(3)Somchai S.
Stop by with another couple for drinks on a Saturday around 9PM. The parking lot was packed, and so was the bar. We seriously got stuck with the worst seat in the bar. We sat and waiting for 10 minutes while servers would walk past us. We had to flag someone down to even get service. Luckily people started leaving and we got a decent seat. Drinks were over priced. I had the watermelon cosmo $9.95 and it was trash. It did not taste like watermelon, more like acid. Ordered the mozzarella, tomato, basil pizza and it was the size of a small dinner plate 9.95. The pizza was mostly bread and cheese since the tomato sauce was sporadically sprinkled on top. The worst part was that they would not accept Lettuce Entertain You gift cards on Saturdays! I have never gone to a restaurant where giftcards has limitations. To sum it up, Wildfire is overpriced, for the old and stuffy crowd, around 35+. If that does not describe you, find another place.
(1)Theresa V.
Fantastic food and service! The prime rib is unbelievably tender. The calamari are delicious. The sides are also fantastic, my favorite is the mushroom capes. Wonderful place to celebrate life events! Highly recommended!
(5)Nita W.
Sigh. We live over an hour away and couldn't wait to go back again. Unfortunately our experience this time can't even compare. Thumbs down for our waitress. No smiles...no friendliness. At one point she came and stood by the table...looked at us...didn't say anything...and walked away. Awkward. We got pretty much the same food as last time since it was soooo memorable. My filet and my husband's lobster was not quite the same. Still good, but it was more tender the first time. Our table last time was a booth in the main dining room. Loved it...got to see the kitchen and all the action going on with other diners. This time we sat in a dungeon like room at a small table. Our view was watching very bored waiters in a corner looking out the window, playing with the shades, and talking amongst themselves. Not really great for a couple out for a romantic birthday dinner.
(3)Tina L.
I can't help it, I'm a sucker for bone-in ribeyes. So if I'm going to get a nice birthday meal at a place like Wildfire, I'm going to go with my go-to bone-in ribeye! Can't go wrong with what usually comes out with the perfect amount of marbling and juiciness (if it's cooked right to medium). The wine flight is perfect when pairing with a meat dish. We got the "small" salad (to balance out all the meat) but it's HUGE. I could eat a quarter of that for my lunch, no joke. We also ordered this seafood trio called the "Avalon" which had crab cake, bacon-wrapped scallops, and salmon. I tried a little bit of each, but I ended up focusing mostly on my delicious juicy steak. Not sure if I mentioned to you guys how much I love my steak. ;) They brought out a chocolatey dessert with a lit candle for my bday. It was thoughtful because they did this based on a note that was written when reservations were made online. I like that they pay attention to those kind of things and try to make the celebration a little more special that way. Overall, a great experience for a special birthday dinner!
(4)Dluvly 1.
Ooooooh Dios Santo!!!!! The lamb chops are excellent, the pork chops exquisite, the salmon flavourful. The experience was amazing..love this place, highly recommend it. My father in law ordered a small salad, the salad was anything but small. Portions are great, no complaints. Two thumbs up ..see you soon wildfire!
(5)Jay B.
Beer flights are great. Good for your girlfriend/wife's birthday or special occasion. I like the Parmesan crusted filet.
(4)Juan M.
Definitely one of my favorite places. Never had a bad meal and I have been dining with them for years. Kid friendly for a restaurant of this degree.
(5)Britt C.
Must say for the kind of place this is, service was really subpar. I'm not sure if the waitress stereotyped myself and my dining companion as broke youngsters.... But we both had cocktails, entrees and dessert. It wasn't like we were huge spenders, but we weren't sharing an entrée. The food was pretty good but not overly amazing. Between the lack in service and a forgettable meal I don't think I'd go back. Kinda sad because I had heard good things...
(2)Mira V.
Bad, bad afternoon at Wildfire. Last week we had excellent service. This week not so much. We decided to have a late lunch around 3:30 p.m. Our server came to our table two times. Once to ask for my fiance's drink order and once to come back for mine. Since my fiance already ordered his drink and appetizers I knew what I wanted and the server put me off and said he'd come back for my dinner order. I knew what I wanted, our appetizers were already in. Why couldn't I place my order now? Our server seemed to have 3 tables in his area. Ours, a couple behind us and another couple further away. He spent all of his time with one particular table. After our appetizers came and we weren't happy with the foccacia that came with the baked goat cheese we couldn't wave him down for anything. He walked by our table and then back to his table further away and chatted with them. When he wasn't with them he was putting drink orders in at the bar and clapping his hands. I'm not sure if he was watching the game or what. The bus boys gave us more attention that our server. Our server never came back to our table after taking my drink order. A runner and bus boy brought our drinks, our appetizers and our meal. No one else came to check if our food was ok, if we needed anything or if they could be of any service. I was very disappointed and I am a Wildfire regular. I love their prime rib French dip for lunch and it was great as usual but our lack of a server was a terrible experience. And it wasn't just us either. The couple behind us couldn't get him to come over to order another round of drinks or get their check. The table next to us with a large family but not under our server's attention had all of their steaks over cooked and no one came back to check on them. I saw one of the people from their table go to the front and try to find someone to rectify the situation. It was an all around bad experience for anyone seated near the front of the house.
(2)Vanessa W.
Wildfire never disappoints! Bacon wrapped scallops are a must! The staff is excellent, food is great - one of our favorite places to eat!
(5)Eric C.
Went here on Christmas Eve a few years back and had a pleasant experience. It was crowded and we had to wait, but that is completely expected on Christmas Eve. We were able to sit in the bar area and order a drink while we waited. The food was great and the service was excellent.
(4)Paul W.
Back again for our anniversary a year later. Exact same treatment with mouth watering food and excellent service. This place is excellent. Can't recommend it enough. One of my fav places for steak. No disappointments.
(5)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)Mina H.
AMBIANCE Been checking out a lot of steakhouses lately, and the ambiance really is not my scene... and while I used to like some of those B&W movies, sitting in a place that reminds me of the 1950's with a picture of Sinatra or Sammy Davis and that type of dealio that really does not excite... In my book, stodgy does not equate upscale, the tropical decor a la 'Tropicana' from I Love Lucy reruns... or maybe the prohibition, and I guess I tend to prefer a more energetic and updated setting... anywho Schaumburg has a more open layout, so I prefer it to Lincolnshire. (Yes I get that most people probably don't care that much, but the scene sets the mood for me... I like pretty. Sue me). FOOD Bread and butter was fantastically fresh and good. Petit filet was decent, so was broccoli, but I have had better for much less... friend got medallion duo or trio? The desserts (sampler and carrot cake) and soups were decent but not stellar, the pretzel appetizers were pretty good if a little salty... and my coffee was mediocre. If we weren't getting triple dining points, and not redeeming a Opentable certificate, AND getting 5% back from the card, there would be less stars up there... at a certain price point, quality is mandatory. ;-) SERVICE Bordered on mediocre... the waiter was a little odd at first, and kept forgetting my stuff, lemon for water, straw for drink, additional flatware for coffee and dessert... then was uber chatty to us towards the end. Maybe he remembered the tip thing... which I might have mentioned... the second time he forgot to bring lemons for my water... regardless, we closed the place down and he still got $28. TIP Half-price appetizers from 3-6pm and 9-10pm on weeknights. Have to try and hit this place late night for snacks if your going out... the seared scallop skewers sound amazing and were recommended. Also... split a regular dessert if you think its too large, getting 2 half sizes actually costs more, and I think the portions might even be slightly smaller.
(3)A K.
I have been to this location multiple times and I have always been impressed. There is an excellent bar area so we were able to to wait comfortably while our table was prepared. We had a large group with us and were able to sit in a private room which was allowed for an excellent meal. All of the food was perfect and the staff was very friendly as well.
(4)Marcia W.
Went to Wildfire two years ago for my birthday party. The food was excellent the service even better. Tonight I met up with friends and the entire evening was a major disappointment. It was crowded and we were packed into the dining room like sardines. The server could barely get between the two tables and I was constantly being bumped. All servers were completely overworked, running around like chickens with their heads chopped off. The food was bad. The French onion soup was lukewarm. I had a large beet salad that only had six beets and was pretty much only leafy greens. My husband's ahi tuna was supposed to be seared and came pretty much cooked. My friend's chicken was dry and the dessert was almost inedible. Will not go back and do not recommend
(2)John E.
Food was pretty good from what I recall. We were a bit disappointed right off the bat since we had made reservations but then had to wait at least 20 minutes before being seated. They gave us a free appetizer so at least they made things right--We appreciated the apology. The mac and cheese was really dry though. No bueno! Gotta keep that stuff cheesy!
(4)Pat E.
Apparently you need a reservation on Wednesday nights! This place was absolutely WILD on Wednesday evening! Business dinners, dates, family get togethers, and even one woman dining alone with a whole table to herself (that was sad/obnoxious at the same time). For me, dinner is a celebration of a job well done. Now...this is NOT a pass to gorge yourself on crappy pasta Alfredo a.k.a. fake food. Wildfire is expensive and you need to treat yourself. Keep it classy, Yelp. Anyway, onto the experience...thanks to my wonderful Aunt Patty who turns 35 very soon, she made a reservation for 5 at 730. We were seated at promptly (I hate this word....I digress) at that time! Our waitress took a while, but I was not going to let this middle aged woman who wasn't too great at refills ruin my aunts mini party! Appetizers ordered around the table: french onion soup, chicken tortilla soup, shrimp cocktail, and for me...MUSSELS!!! ATTENTION EVERYONE! JOE E., Elite Yelper and my brother, ate a Jumbo Shrimp (oxymoron). As did I...but I like seafood. Joe thought it was okay. I thought it was AWESOME! I also went to town on my mussels. To build mussels...that's what happens, right? Well, metabolically/physiologically speaking...kinda...but onto the main plates! I ordered the High Plains Bison Burger with grilled onions on the burger...some lettuce, tomato, and pickle. Of course I went with the balsamic roasted vegetables (that came after some time), but were FANTASTIC. Being a twin, my brother and I ordered the same thing. He ordered his medium and mine was going to be a bit more alive at medium rare. They mix it up. Brother is half way through his burger (he loves ketchup; I don't). We go halfsies the rest of the way. Both halves were awesome. Did that ruin the night? Not really...because the birthday girl let us split her extra vegetables. I highly recommend getting them. Fries and onion rings are so 1998. Go with something your (not mine) palette isn't used too! I love game meat...bison, elk, ostrich, or alligator. I am a sucker for the exotic. It was awesome because AP (Aunt Pat) got dessert which was chocolate cake and some ice cream and berries. Guess who got half the berries and ice cream? THIS GUY! Plus...I knew they would have some key lime pie. I ordered said pie. I love said pie. How could I not order pie two weeks after Pi Day? Mom ordered chocolate cookie ice cream sundae, and brother ordered the chocolate fudge pie which was similar to my key lime. Just not as good. I wish the service was better. I wish the server would have not mixed up our burgers. It's a blessing and a curse to be a twin. It was PACKED as I mentioned before, so make a reservation! I mean we had to go around the parking lot just to find a spot....THRICE!!! THRICE!!!!! We actually ended up right in front and saved $4.00 on valet parking. If you want to people watch creepy old guys take out their trophy wives, catch up with some old friends who make a lot more money than you, or get treated by your awesome aunt...WILDFIRE IS THE WAY TO GO!
(5)Amber E.
Mouthwatering is the best way to describe the food my husband and I enjoyed here! We both ordered the filet mignon medallions, and they could not have been more perfect! His favorite was the loaded baked potato while I couldn't get enough of the Parmesan! Our server was very attentive and knowledgable, and made our experience a great one! Finishing off the meal with the apple pie may not have been the most health conscious decision, but it was delicious and huge enough for us to share and have some leftover. We would highly recommend it!
(5)Chloe H.
I have been here once before with my dad on a previous Father's Day. I decided to take him, along with my mom and boyfriend for round two this year. I was a little disappointed (and perhaps a bit snooty) about the amount of children that were in there. When I was a kid, I wasn't allowed to come along to a steakhouse type restaurant. So I was taken aback being surrounded by babies (there were 5-6 of them near our table). But anyways--that's not the restaurant's fault; it was an observation of the type of people dining there that day. I ordered the potato-encrusted scallops and BBQ-rubbed baked potato; my boyfriend the BBQ chicken; my mom the chicken sausage pizza; and my dad the Sunday special of turkey, gravy, and mashed potatoes. My scallops were tender on the inside, crunchy on the outside. My dad enjoyed his turkey a lot and finished it all--a rarity for him. My boyfriend said the chicken was very juicy and it took a lot of willpower for him not to rip the chicken apart Medieval Times style. My mom did not like the pizza at all; she said it was too spicy even though she ordered it without jalapenos. Overall, the server was good. He took our orders quickly and the food was at our table, piping hot in less than 15 minutes. Given how busy the restaurant was, he did a good job.
(5)Judy G.
I have been a long time fan of Wildfire. I made a reservation for Saturday night and was a little concerned how early the reservation was. They only had a 345 and a 9pm slot. I figured it was because it would be swamped with post Valentines diners so I stuck with the earlier time. When I got to the restaurant there were TONS of tables open and even around two hours after I left there were still many many tables open. I think they should be a little more reasonable with reservations and give their long time patrons a better time slot, especially since it seems they have plenty of open seating. Now about the food. The steaks are perfect, there is not a thing I would change about any of the steaks. The sides that come with the steaks were not my favorite. I ordered the Au Gratins and they were like none I have ever had but not in a good way. The only way I could explain the Au Gratins is that they tasted and had the texture of buttered noodles. I would stick with the baked potato, rice or sweet potato next time. The service as always was top notched. Our waiter knew his stuff and was able to anwer all of our questions. He was attentive, and friendly. For those that have not been here before I suggest sticking with the classics, Steak and Potato, you can't go wrong with that!
(4)Anne G.
Love this place! Waited 10 extra minutes for our table and at the end when our bill came they took off the price of one of our appetizers because of the wait. We didn't even complain! Ordered chop salad , bacon wrapped scallops, stuffed mushroom with crab, grautin potatoes, baked butternut squash and the filet trio. Everything was delicious!! Had left overs and just warmed them up and tasted even better then Friday night. Cannot go wrong here!!
(5)Jennifer C.
As most people know, I despise suburban chain restaurants. However, this one is pretty good. The best thing here is the cornbread. It's not on the menu and its served instead of bread at lunch. Delish! In regards to actual menu items I like the salmon and the chopped salad. For me the food here is like a 3.5, but since the service here is generally great I bumped it up to five stars. Overall, I'll definitely be back and ordering from here through takeout taxi too.
(4)Noomi J.
I was gifted a Lettuce Entertain You gift card, so onwards I went with my date in tow haha. We got there around 7:30 on a Thursday with no reservations, waited a max of 20 minutes. We ordered the filet trio and crusted scallops with the side dishes of bbq sweet potatoes and mac & cheese, both of them coming with an extra charge of $2. The filet trio came with a selection of different crusts, aka toppings that were about 1-2 tbs in amount. We chose the bearnaise, horseradish, and mashed potato crusts. All of them were delicious, and the meat was soft & tender. Size-wize, the medallions were comparable to a small clementine. The scallops were incredibly delicious and succulent. However, the spinach that it came with was gross. Too oily. I love spinach on whatever, be it in salads, pizza, omelets, etc, so I was disappointed that it came so ill-prepared like this. The presentation of the dish was a little sloppy- the crusts on a few scallops weren't all on or falling off, and the scallops were swimming in pools of grease. I would've liked the scallops to have been swimming happily in pools of sauce, but the sauce was buried under this gross layer of grease -.- I wanted to dab each scallop's bottom on a napkin lol. Both of the side dishes were average. When I saw bbq sweet potatoes on the menu, I had been excited cuz I thought it would involve an interesting twist involving bbq sauce haha. Unfortunately, it was just a sweet potato brick served with butter and brown sugar. And whenever I go to a steak or bbq establishment, I try to order mac & cheese. Wildfire's version was on the overdone side for the noodles. Not overly cheesy and could have used more sauce. Nothing fancy or beyond mediocre. Another obstacle in the way of a 5 star rating is that our waitress did something to turn me off. I had ordered the filet trio and was about to say our next item when she interrupted and asked if that was it, if we were sharing. If I had come with one of my skinny-ass gfs, then okay, I would've let it pass. But I came with a hot date with a hearty appetite, so it gave me the impression that she thought we couldn't afford dining for two at that establishment. She checked in with us once, our food was brought by someone else, and we saw more of the busboy than her. Not exactly attentive, personalized service. I honestly have had better service at the Cheesecake Factory. Bottom-line, I enjoyed the food, but I'll still be looking for my go-to steak place. *gives the hairy eyeball treatment to the Capital Grille*
(4)Jeff G.
When I went to the Wildfire, the place was very full, however they were able to seat me right away the waitress even though she had a lot going on was very quick getting to me. I wasn't too hungry so I only ordered a Cesar salad with salmon on it. It came out from the kitchen relatively quickly considering the amount of people in the restaurant, their salads are very large and the salmon was excellent. It had a hint of smoky flavor and it was cooked perfectly. Next time I will just order the salmon because it was so good.
(5)Mary Kay D.
Food was awesome, SERVICE was HORRIBLE!!!!!! Sorry Micheal (the waiter), you need a lot more training before I would have put you on the floor for Mother's Day!!!!!!. Here goes in order the problems we had that day at Wild Fire Schaumburg 1. They changed our reservations from 3:45 to 3:15, really not a problem just an inconvenience. 2. Two older women who were the hostesses were rude and clueless. 3. Arrived at 3 PM for 3:15 reservations BUT did not sit down until 4 PM. 4. We had reservations for 9 and they put us at a table big enough for 6, when asked if we could move to a bigger table they refused us saying they were all taken, yet through the entire dinner NO ONE sat there. 5. Tried to read menu in the dark, good thing I am a geocacher, I had a small flashlight I passed around so we could read it. 6. Placed our order at 4:15 and did not get the food until 5:30. 7. Waiter never came back to check on us at all during this time, bus boy refilled our water and brought more bread. 8. FINALLY our food arrives!!!!!. Since we are sitting at a table for 6, And since everything was AL-A-Cart I had to put my baked potato plate on top of my steak plate and my mac and cheese boat in front of my niece. This was really very uncomfortable! 10. No steak sauce, so we had to ask. 11. NO SALT and Pepper had to ask and brought in a different trip. 12. Food was awesome even if I had to reach over people to eat it. 13. Halfway through the meal we finally get our beverages. 14. Asked female wait staff to take our group picture and she rudely claimed she was too busy. But yet her hands were empty and she stood and watched the diners for over 10 minutes... BUSY??? REALLY Hun?? 15. After eating we asked for wet naps for our hands and the block head brings us 3 paper napkins in warm water. Excuse me there are 9 of us!!!! I laughed after trying to pick up wet paper napkins and trying to wipe my hands. It fell apart. 16. AND Finally after all was said and done The seared Tuna Rocked, the Ribs needed no sauce and my steak was cooked to perfection. And at more then $53 a person it was way less the magical. With all the BAD service I can not give this more then two measly stars. I will NOT go back to Wild Fire Schaumburg ever! I have been in the restaurant business for more then 30 years and this has to be on the top ten list of BAD experiences. I was under the impression that ambiance, service and food was all part of the dining experience. If you too believe this then I do not recommend Wild Fire Schaumburg.
(2)Heidi H.
3pm on a Saturday. I order the "special" filet trio. Waitress had to go check if they still had it. Yes they do. GREAT. I order it medium with au gratin potatoes. Turns out it would be 20 minutes till the potatoes would be done. Ok fine we're not in a rush. 20 min later our meal shows up and I can tell right away my steak must be over done just based on the black char on the outside. If it was a $15 steak I would have just shut my mouth and ate it but for a $35 steak at a STEAK restaurant nope sorry. Asked for it to be re fired. Came back about 15 min later and I slice into each one. 2 are at best rare (almost blue) and the third was probably medium rare. So I eat 1 and the other two will be cooked with some eggs for breakfast. Really disappointed I can't get a properly cooked steak after two tries at Wildfire. They did comp my steak and the server was decent but come on.
(2)Susan B.
Wildfire is a great place to dine for a special occasion. We came here for an anniversary dinner around the holidays. I'm glad I made a reservation because a lot of holiday parties were going on so there was a long wait. We were seated in a booth that awkwardly faced some other tables head on. I made sure to order the martini flight pronto so that I wouldn't mind nearly as much that other patrons were forced to stare at us the whole meal. And if you are wondering if the martini flight is worth it, it is! My favorite is stormy night...it tastes like a blue sweetart. We ordered the soft pretzels as an appetizer and they were amazing. A bit greasy but amazing. They were super soft and buttery and came with cheese and mustard dipping sauces (highly recommend). I have the chopped salad and my bf had a steak, both were excellent. Can be a tad pricey but like I said, it is a perfect spot for special occasions.
(5)kimberly r.
We choose the WRONG place for our end of the year lunch. Waitress Suzanne was unprofessional and rude. We waited to long to order, when asked about the food she looked over her shoulder and said I put your order in and walked away like we were at some diner. Then we waited a hour for the food that was room temperature not hot. The food was mediocre at best. Suzanne could not handle cash and cc transactions at the same time and if u need change that was an additional set back because she has to walk back and forth to process that separately. The waitress had the nerve to look to see if she received a tip TACKY my peer gave her $1. We all decide that we will NOT come back. The atmosphere was beautiful and the pop was good.
(2)Terri T.
Went on our 30th Wedding Anniversary. We were able to take advantage of the Valentine's Day Dinner for Two. We had the Parmesan Crusted Strip steak and Filet. Everything was cooked to perfection. The service was great. There was more food than we could eat so they packaged it up in separate marked containers to take home. This might be our "Anniversary" place to go from now on.
(5)Christie B.
Absolutely amazing food and service. Steaks were so good! All the apps were delish and the stormy night martini is a must!!!
(5)Ed D.
Very nice. I've been to the one at oak brook a bunch but first time at Schaumburg location. Waitress was very attentive and polite and gave me and my friend a chance to talk without rushing us. The calamari was fresh. My Porterhouse steak was prepared perfectly to my liking. My friends salmon was also juicy and had good flavoring. The mixed drinks were also pretty strong. Price was as expected for Wildfire. I did the wrong math and later realized I gave the waitress a 30% tip...oh well it was good service so at least she deserved it :). It was a great place to have dinner.
(4)Jenny L.
I am really disappointed in this place and there policy on parties of large groups of people trying to make a reservation. I called today to schedule dinner for my company for the holidays and was told if it was 12 people or over I would have to either reserve a private room that would require a $2,000 minimum to order regular entrees, OR that we would be allowed to use a room but would be required to have a pre-selected menu. The party would have been less than 20 people total. I then asked if we could simply have a larger table in the dining room and was told "they could see what they could do"...but most likely the tables would be split in 2 meaning 1 table could be on complete opposite sides of the restaurant from each other. Either way with each of these options or being allowed to order entrees we wouldn't have even come close to spending $2,000. This is a restaurant NOT a nightclub. This reservation was going to be for a Monday evening which isn't even prime busy hours in a restaurant, so what is the problem? For this package I was told we would have to purchase was around $35 per person with pre-selected food menu. Okay, well that is not what the staff at my company wanted so why could we just not sit in the dining room and order regular entrees? We were willing to be flexible. If you think about it, the bill would have been higher if we did make the reservation with you in the dining area. For instance $35 times 20 people is $700 on a set menu including 4 courses? Well if we sat in the regular area some people would probably be ordering more expensive items not even including drinks or desserts or appetizers. I was told this is the policy by Wildfire which is really crappy. I myself also work in the service industry part time and I have never heard of anything so absurd. The restaurant I work for accomodates parties like this on a regular basis without forcing their customers to do things like this, which is why our customers come back, tell their friends and family which results in repeat business. As a result of this we decided Wildfire obviously didn't appreciate potentially having us as a customer so we booked our event at other restaurant in Schaumburg that was happy to have us and accomodate our party. I also called many other restaurants in Schaumburg who didn't have any policies like this and again were happy to make a reservation for us and have our business. I am honestly shocked and did not expect this kind of a response from Wildfire and even as a customer I will probably not come back. It was a very simple request, and the best way to lose a customer is to turn them away and not only turn 1 person away but turn away 20 people who will remember that and also tell their family and friends.
(1)Jeka M.
THIS is where I have my birthday. Swingy Rat Pack ambience, polite staff, and the filet medallion trio is out of this world! The goat cheese salad and the spinach salads are also delicious, and I love their wine or martini flights. Issues: In the past, staff were friendlier and more personable; I remember getting special birthday treatment 5 years ago~ desserts, or a free mini martini glass, or something~ and now it's like they barely acknowledge it. Also, the meat cooking has been off~ medium rare is more like medium to well. The staff has also been difficult to understand lately; polite, but distant, too. Overall, staff is still polite, food is still good, but that extra sparkle has dimmed now that it's been around awhile.
(4)Isabel K.
nice place - great food! bar area is great
(4)Adrianne H.
We were looking forward to dinner tonite. We made a reservation through open table which is very easy to use. Arrived 5 minutes early and hostess was frazzled. Because my husband was valet parking, she would not seat us. Another couple was seated ahead of us. We were given the wait alert box and told something should open up soon. At 645, I went up and said we would like our table as our reservation was for 645. The hostess started talking to herself and was aggravated that we were asking. A wonderful hostess sat us, very accommodating and smiling. The manager came over to say he was sorry. All was good. The server was great! Knowledgeable and good. Recommended items. Great suggestions. Bison meatloaf was an excellent recommendation. I ordered the beet salad and it wasn't the best. However the recovery by the manager and the server was amazing and that is the reason for the 5 stars. Everyone has an off night. Instead of just ignoring it, they knocked themselves out trying to make it right. We dine often at this restaurant and will continue to and also send people here. The service more than makes up for any slight slips. People make the difference.
(5)Marie M.
Fabulous food, knowledgeable waitstaff, great atmosphere!! One of my favorite restaurants in Schaumburg.
(5)ChiTown M.
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)Danielle P.
I really like Wildfire. The "Supper Club " ambience is nice. The food and service are good. If you drink, u must get their stormy night martini, it is exceptional. I really like the balsamic roasted veggies and the au gratin potatoes as sides. The entrees are good and even though it's primarily a steak restaurant, I've never had a steak here. The potatoe crusted scallops are good, as is the cedar plank salmon. The only disappointing thing is that many of the yummiest items are only served at lunch/ not available for dinner. Things like the corn bread, the stuffed burgers and the Mediterranean shrimp salad. Also they used to have the BEST beef short ribs but no longer offer it. Bummer, I hope they reconsider.
(4)Faraaz U.
I only ordered an appetizer but my buddies had some entrée choices. We then split the ice cream sandwich dessert and man was that awesome! The food is a bit pricey but you are entering and upscale restaurant. I will come back here next time to try a steak.
(4)Jen P.
Everything you expect from a somewhat upscale dining experience. Great service. Try the chopped salad and roasted vegetable side.. Our table had various versions of the filet and the halibut special. Everyone gave it a thumbs up!
(4)Celine B.
We received gift cards for the lettuce chain restaurants and decided to try Wildfire out over lunch. First, although the restaurant was half empty they wouldn't give me the table until the 2nd guest arrived and didn't tell me that in a nice way. Then the wait for the food was on the long side for lunch - 25min for a medium-rare burger and ribs. The ribs were really good though and the bread of the burger was heaven-ish. We then had to wait another 10+min for the check: Everything just seemed to take a little too long, especially given that the restaurant wasn't that full. And then they just made it a little complicated with us wanting to pay with gift cards and wanting to enroll in their program, but we wouldn't get points because we weren't paying with actual money and a lot of back and forth claryfing how to handle these exceptional circumstances. We have quiet a bit left on the gift card but I think we'll try the other restaurants first before considering returning to Wildfire.
(2)Natalia G.
Came here after a conference and I was pleasantly surprised. We went around 2pm so it wasn't busy since it was in between lunch and dinner. I had the halibut special which was amazing and another person got the full stack of ribs. Both were fantastic meals. Ambiance was nice, very spacious and the staff was friendly. The only thing negative, hence my 4 stars, I found a huge chunk of food stuck on the inside and outside of the menu (looked like potatoes) I was a little turned off but wiped it off and moved on. I would recommend.
(4)Ericka L.
I'd just like to add a few stars for their freakishly delish cornbread starter. So much more exciting and yummy than some stupid, dry, day-old bread!
(4)Michael H.
Place looks cool. Went here with a group that limited the food being served. Unfortunately none of the GF options were available and the salads were all served with croutons in them already. The scallops were dry and remarkably tasteless for scallops. Salmon was overlooked and dry. The double stuffed potato turned out to be GF and was not bad. GF flour-less chocolate cake was really rich, but was the best part of the entire meal.
(3)Kristina S.
I have been to Wildfire countless times and each visit has been excellent. My husband and I had our first date here, we got engaged here, and most recently in March we had our wedding reception here! The staff were very professional and went above and beyond what I was expecting. I got to enjoy my own wedding reception which was amazing! Will definitely be back, probably many many times.
(5)Jill M.
While the atmosphere is definitely fun with it's modern rich colors, stonework, and period theme, the room was really loud. The food was good, three of us had the petite filet and they had good flavor and were very tender, however, one was a bit over-done. The cedar planked salmon was flavorful, juicy. The apple dessert was delicious. Overall the food was really good, what you would expect for the money, but not impressive. The service was fair. We had to look for our server more than once. I wouldn't go back. For a high-end meal I'd go to Morton's, or spend a bit more for Ruths Chris.
(3)Valerie W.
The fam took me out to celebrate my birthday early this year, and Wildfire was the destination. What began as a comedy of errors, to the point of laughable, ended up being a pretty good experience... which is why we still get three stars here. I made a reservation using opentable for 5 people on Saturday night at 7:45. We were seated in the bar at a corner booth, which I was a little confused about, but I guess that's what they had reserved for us. The bar was very crowded and noisy, not what I was hoping for for my birthday dinner. It took our server almost ten minutes to greet us (my sister generally times these things for her own amusement) and when he did, he brushed past so quickly that we didn't even catch his name. He didn't smile, and wasn't friendly. When he did come back, he seemed extremely disinterested in his job. No smiles. No vocal tone. "Welcome to Wildfire, do you want a drink?" We ordered drinks, and when he came back "Do you have any questions to ask me?" My dad asked a question about the ribeye medallions al forno, and the server described them. My dad decided after the description that he would need a few minutes to decide on a different item. We ordered appetizers (braised short rib ravioli and wildfire mussels.) A few minutes later, the waiter comes back and looms ominously over our table. Clearly, he is rushing us, because he wants to turn the table as many times in the evening as possible for a profit. We begrudgingly place our orders: A hamburger with fries, medium rare. Cedar plank salmon with au gratin potatoes Braised short ribs (comes with root veggies and mashed potatoes) Ribeye, medium rare, with sweet potato Ribeye medallions al forno, medium rare with mushrooms. The appetizers came out almost immediately and everyone enjoyed them. I had finished my glass of wine. The waiter came by, did not ask if I'd like another. Just as I had put the last mussel in my mouth, a swarm of bussers came, whisked our appetizer plates away and our entrees were on the table. When I say this guy wasn't wasting any time, I wasn't kidding. We all looked at each other, confused. As soon as plates were down, my dad sent his back because the fries were cold. When it came back, the burger was also cold, but he didn't want to send it back again. My sister's short ribs were inedible. Three small pieces, 2 all fat, one dry and tough. She sent it back, and the server didn't offer to get her something else for about another five minutes. When she said no, he didn't even try to persuade her. The salmon and steaks were good. The side dishes could've been hotter. The ribeye medallions were explained to my dad completely incorrectly (my boyfriend ordered them.) The manager, Stephanie, came over to speak with us, and assured us that the burger and short ribs would be taken care of. She acknowledged that she had seen the short rib plate, and this was not what we should expect from Wildfire. The server remained absent, however, the bussers were prominent. Specifically, stacking glasses and silverware rollups on the ledge right behind my dad, and reaching over him to grab for them. Finally fed up, my dad called Stephanie over again and explained. She was horrified. We could absolutely tell. At that point, my dad explained that the whole meal had been a joke from the service to the food to the bussers. Stephanie was great to work with, and made everything right for us. She assured us that all of the issues we mentioned had already been addressed, and that they would certainly never happen again. She obviously takes a lot of pride in her job and her restaurant. Her and my dad exchanged business cards, and he told us if we ever need help with a reservation to contact her directly in the future. I generally really do enjoy Wildfire, and will return, just maybe not to the Schaumburg location. So Mr. Melman... if you're listening... Stephanie, the manager at Wildfire Schaumburg, was EXCELLENT. The server who was in the bar on 4/14 whose name he didn't give, was not.
(3)AJ M.
I once heard this was one of Micheal Jordan's favorite restaurant, and now I know why. In my quest to conquer the big time steakhouses, I had to stop by here to see what all the fuss is about. You walk in to a very nice classy though family friendly décor. Everything on the menu looked good. On the specials menu I got the filet trio, medium well, which everyone talks about and it was great. Ps the parmesan crust was the best. The Au gratin side was nice and cheesy. You have to get dessert. I got the apple crisp pie and is was prb one of the best apple pies I ever ate. Overall with drinks, steak, dessert expect to run 50+$$ which I heard is cheaper then some of the other big steak places as for which is best ill have to get back to u on that. Mortons,Gibsons, ur up next u got some steep competition.
(5)Mike P.
Overpriced, over hyped. More fat than meat on my Prime Rib. Double baked potato extremely dry. Great service though. Our waiter was great.
(2)Maddy K.
It was good! They seated us in a corner right behind the door, so we were really isolated from anyone else. Some people may like that, we didn't, but that's all personal preference. The cornbread they brought out was really good. I don't usually like cornbread but it was great. My mom said her chicken was too tough, and my veggie burger was a bit burnt, but my sister loved the fish and my dad liked his meal too. For some reason he is incapable of ordering straight off the menu; they were really good about accomodating his pickiness though. The side of roasted vegetables was DELICIOUS, I would go back just for that. Our server was awesome and really attentive, he brought out a little chocolate cake for my sister's birthday. I would definitely go back but I would order something different, for sure.
(4)Lloyd M.
I have been trying all the Chicago steak houses and was near WIldfire today so decided to stop in. I wasn't expecting them to match up with the bigger names but I had a great experience. Ordered the bone-in ribeye, normally a great cut but hard to differentiate. They did by having a perfect char on it but still making it medium rare as I ordered. Also tried the broccoli, which has a nice lemon vinaigrette but at the end of the day it is still broccoli and the steak is what earned the 5 starts.
(5)John S.
Absolutely loved it, great service, the cornbread is an absolute must its sooo good! The burgers are top notch!
(5)Megan T.
I freaking LOVED Wildfire so I'm so bothered that I just heard from my friend who took us out that she was charged $812 instead of $112. The waiter was attentive but he was NOT worthy of a $700 tip. It turned her weekend into one heck of an unnecessary headache. Edit: It was 2-stars. A third star was earned when Wildfire emailed me to apologize. :) Nice going, Wildfire! :)
(3)Katie C.
I've been using Wildfire at Schaumberg for corporate dinners for several years and we're always completely satisfied with our experience. From reservation to the end of dinner, every aspect is taken care of in a professional manner and guests are always happy with the service and the food. Thanks to the people at Wildfire for always making us look good to our clients!
(4)Jennifer M.
My Dad turned 70 on Wed, Feb 15. When I asked him where he wanted to go for dinner, he chose the Chicago Prime in Schaumburg. You'd think we'd obey his request in honor of his birthday. My Sister vetoed it for not having a kids' menu. We made dinner reservations at the Wildfire weeks in advance for Sat, Feb 18 at 5:30p. If you procrastinate, you're not going to get the desired date and time. When we walked in, the reception and bar were packed with people being told about a 2-hour wait for a table. Egads! In case you're wondering, it's not this bad when you go during the week. My problem is, I don't deter from the petite New York strip ($25.95) when I go to a steakhouse. Jason ordered the giant Porterhouse ($33.95) for the first time anywhere. We shared our choices for sides of cheddar double stuffed potato ($2.95), broccoli in herb butter (included) and mushroom caps ($2.95). No steak should go without its au jus. The kids ordered chicken fingers and fries with iced water. I look forward to the day when their palates mature for a more sophisticated meal of steak and seafood. I won't bore you with what the rest of my party ordered. No one complained and no leftovers remained. As we wrapped up the dinner course, our Server arrived alone with a complimentary dessert for my Dad and we quietly sang, "Happy Birthday" to him. I don't have any criticisms about where we were seated, the wait, the service, the white wine or food. Unfortunately, we didn't save the best for last. Jason and I shared the skillet cookie a la mode with chocolate topping. I expected the cookie to be warm and moist but it was cool and crisp. I got home and thought my heart was going to pound out of my chest. I'll have to think twice before ordering a twice baked potato and dessert on the same night. Let this be a lesson to anyone sensitive to sugar or caffeine. I learned the hard way about the side effects of a baked potato: Potatoes virtually metabolize into pure glucose (real sugar). French fries are harder to digest but baked potatoes are very easy to digest and metabolize. This is why baked potatoes are at the top of the Glycemic Index. You're basically guaranteeing a massive sugar rush along with a sugar crash. If you normally don't have sodas or much sugary snacks, it'll compound the effect.
(3)Jay V.
Perfection. Service. Food. Food quality. Menu. Ate there twice in one week. Lunch and a Dinner. Food quality was very similar during a dinner rush as it was for a late lunch. Turkey Burgers are the Shiznit here.
(5)Lulu C.
I made resservations on Open Table and when we got there we were seated right away. The waiter, Michael, was extremely helpful and knowledgeable and was fabulous at accommodating our needs for gluten free. The gluten free menu is awesome! They actually have choices for pizza and items with bread that are all gluten free, and they were delicious. I had the baked goat cheese appetizer with gluten free pita, very tasty!!! Our friends had the fish while my husband and I split a piece of prime rib. All of the food was very good! I would highly recommend this place if you want a nice evening out!!!
(5)Ara R.
I love this place. Best steak and martinis ever! Great prices for their portions and quality.
(5)Suzan K.
Been to Wildfire several times before but this time, we had the worst service ever. It probably was because our server knew she was guaranteed her 18% gratuity for a group of 6 people. Sad part is that we had 5 adults and an infant so the restaurant counts the infant (even though not eating) as the 6th person so they can automatically charge the 18% gratuity. Don't get me wrong, if service is good, I wouldn't mind even giving 20% but you have to earn that. We asked for more bread when we ordered our food and she finally brought it out after we asked the gentleman who brought our entrees out that we would like more bread. Really? And did I mention that water was never refilled until our entrees were cleared off the table? We had 2 people order steaks at our table, 1 was medium and 1 was medium rare, and our server switched them. Is it that hard to get the steaks correct? HORRIBLE SERVICE On a side note, we went to Olive Garden recently with a group and the servers were guaranteed their 18% gratuity but service was great there. The servers were attentive and always asking us what else we needed. Seems like service is better at restaurants where we pay less money at. It's sad that there isn't better service at higher end restaurants.
(1)Sangram S.
Went here about 2 weeks ago with some friends for dinner...This place is crazy!! Great ambiance and energy. It was a Tuesday night, was still packed to capacity. We spent about a half hour in the bar, enjoyed both my drinks (kamakazi and vodka with tonic). All our drinks came very promptly, the barmen was super efficient. We were seated for dinner at the exact time as our reservation. For appetizers Bacon wrapped Scallops - Loved this the scallops were cooked just right. Plus anything wrapped in bacon is heavenly!! Calamari - Good... fried calamari and beer went well Crabcakes - This was alright. Could not really get the crab meat flavor Chicken skewers - This was done more on an asian style sort of a satay with a soy based sauce. Very good. Wildfire chopped salad - Crazy good...we all went for seconds and thirds...I think the tortilla strips did the trick. Main course Petit filet mignon - I had a bite..cooked just right cedar plank salmon - the glaze really complemented the fish coconut shrimp - this was a big let down. The shrimp was nicely butterflied and batter fried but the coconut sauce seemed sort of too synthetic in flavor, did not go too well as a dip. :(. We ordered roasted vegetables as a side...went well with the food. This place is quite huge and has a high energy feel. The seating is distributed into zones and levels which gives each group a sense of individual space. I loved this place...was my first time here and will surely come back for more. In terms of cuisine it has a little something for everyone, not just restricted to a specific cuisine and a great variety of choices. Our server was great and helped us with the ordering as well. Overall...great food, good ambiance and stellar service.!!
(4)Olive S.
I was here a few weeks ago. It was definitely worth the hour long wait to get a table. I got the Ribeye steak and a creme brulee for dessert. I think there was a side, and I vaguely remember some really good bread, but once I saw the ribeye, all that just faded into the background. The steak was tender, flavorful, and melt-in-your-mouth delicious. For the price, you're definitely getting what you're paying for. I had to give this one 5 stars because the steak was so good.
(5)Cristie F.
I frequent Wildfire on somewhat of a regular basis - both for dine-in and carry out. For the most part, Wildfire has got it together. I've had a few snafus along the way, but nothing major. The food is great, the service is great, and the prices are fair for the quality of dishes Wildfire serves. ::My Recommendations:: - Wood Oven Baked Pretzels with sharp beer cheddar & honey mustard sauces ((YUM)) - Braised Short Rib Ravioli - to die for. - Roasted Beet & Goat Cheese Salad - Filet Mignon ((Duh)) - Braised Short Ribs Personally, I've never been a fan of the signature crusts for the steaks. For me, it ruins the meat. If I'm going to gorge myself with a piece of beef, I want to savor every last bite - without the overpowering of parmesan, horseradish, or blue cheese. Not to mention, those flavors don't really thrill me. Service has always been great with the exception of one carry-out experience. I had placed an order to be ready for a specific time, and when I got there to pick it up, my steak hadn't even been cooked yet. Now, I understand they had the best intentions to make sure I received a just-cooked steak. The reality is, it caused me to be late since I was on my way to class that evening. Kind of annoying. Other than that, service is fast and friendly. The one downside to Wildfire is their lack of vegetarian options. Aside from a few salads and appetizers, the only option is a veggie burger. It would be nice to see a few other options added to the menu.
(4)John L.
4.5 stars. We were greeted w/ overwhelming smiles. The service and food was outstanding. The only 5 star stopper was being charged for what turned out to be bland béarnaise sauce. It was like eating mayo. Hardly any tarragon. I thought the booth tables were a tad too high. Overall it was a very pleasant meal. IBB
(4)Susie C.
I've always been a fan of Wildfire. I go to the one in Oak Brook more often than this one since that one is closer to home. We came here to celebrate my friend's birthday. It was a group of 10. We had reservation at 830pm, however, we didn't get seated until 8:45pm. We did arrive 20 minutes early hoping we can get seated early. The hostess told us it would only be a few minutes before they can get us our table. I guess the few minutes was really 40 min later. Our waitress was very nice. I like the atmosphere, just like any other Wildfire. I ordered the Avalon combo which consisted of salmon, bacon wrapped scallops, crab cakes, and 1 side of the au gratin potatoes. The crab cakes was okay, salmon was okay, potatoes were okay...the best was the bacon wrapped scallops. I like the variety of food with this combo plate, but I didn't find the taste and food as good as I expected. My husband ordered the Savoy which consisted of lamb chop, pork chop, and filet mignon with 1 side of mashed potatoes and he ordered a side of mushroom caps. His filet mignon was overcooked - to me I thought I was having a cut of chicken instead of steak. He did like his lamb chop and pork chop. It seems the rest of my friends enjoyed their food. One of my friends ordered the grilled steak salad.. it look big and good. I should've ordered the chopped salad, but just didn't think it was right to order salad at a steak and chops place. But next time for sure I will order the salad! I was going to order the roasted sea bass, but I didn't, The birthday boy did order it. He liked it but said it was a bit too salty. I gave this place a 4 star because I felt I just ordered the wrong food for me. Everyone else seem to enjoy their food on their table minus the filet mignon that was overcooked.
(4)Tony T.
I'm not sure what constitutes a 5 star restaurant, but WILDFIRE did everything right. EVERYTHING I ordered was delicious. I started with bacon wrapped scallops with an apricot sauce and "yes" I realize bacon is a +5 to any meal, but even still they were amazing. I then tried a filet and again delicious. I had the wild rice as my side and it didn't disappoint. I think the only think I didn't particularly care for is my martini selection. I don't know why, but I ordered a cherry martini. (I guess it sounded sexy to me.) Though it wasn't bad, it kinda tasted like cough syrup. I wasn't crazy about it. The dessert portions are big so I would suggest sharing or getting the half portions. It was a little more than I like to spend but the atmosphere was fun, lively and the service was great! I'll definitely return!
(5)Roseanne S.
Went here last night for my anniversary. We were so surprised at how busy it was on a Wednesday! Didn't make reservations because we were not expecting that at all, so we had to wait 30-45 minutes for a table. Not bad. Had a drink in "the lounge" while we waited. $6 a pint, but they have Green Line on tap, so I can't complain. One weird but important thing about drinking in Schaumburg: you need TWO forms of ID when ordering a drink. This can be your license and a credit card. I found this a little strange, especially because I've had beer/wine at the Cheesecake Factory, Ruby Tuesdays, Unos, etc-All in Schaumburg-and have never been asked for two forms of ID, but okay. The dining area is very nice. A little dark for ambiance. I ordered the Charred Ribeye Steak ($31) with mashed potatoes as my side. They bring onion bread to the table while you wait for your food. The steak was super delicious. It was a big boy, but I ate 95% of it, to which I'm sure my boyfriend was happy about, considering it was an expensive steak if you're used to going to Outback like me. Once you're done eating, they wait about 15 minutes for your food to settle before bringing a tray of desserts for you to choose from. They looked freaking delicious, but having just eaten a big girl steak, there was no way I could handle dessert, so I had to pass. Sad face. Overall, it was a good experience.
(4)Suzy M.
Me and my bf go out to dinner fairly frequently. We love our fancy seafood and steak.. and have tried many different spots in the city and suburbs. The one restaurant we can agree gets it right every single time, is Wildfire. From the service, to the environment, to the drinks, to the food. Everything is outstanding each time. My personal recommendation is the bacon wrapped scallops appetizer, and the horseradish crusted filet mignon. Their wood roasted mushroom caps are delicious, and turned me from a life long mushroom hater to a die hard mushroom ADDICT!!!
(5)Alexandra R.
Love this place! Really delicious food and wonderful service. Great if you wanna go for a nice dinner :) I've had their salmon and steak and they're both delicious. Their calamari is a MUST, absolutely amazing! I also really love their mashed potatoes :p My only complain is that it is a little pricey, however the quality of their food and service is outstanding and it is a petty nice place so it's understandable
(5)Stacey W.
I don't always eat red meat, but when I do I eat Wildfire's filet mignon with a parmesan crust. Sorry. I had it stuck in my head and had to get it out of the way. On a more serious note, I really don't eat steak all that often. (Probably once a year. Debilitating stomach cramps from eating red meat will do that to a person.) We came to Wildfire because my boyfriend got his tax return and was begging me to go, so being the awesome girlfriend that I am, I agreed to go. Now I'm not a big drinker, but you absolutely HAVE to have a martini. It's really not even an option. Don't even bother looking at the rest of the drink menu. If you don't believe me, try the flight of them. It's well worth the $12, and I can almost guarantee that you'll be buying a full-sized martini after your flight. And then another. And then maybe you'll have to call a taxi to take you home because those suckers pack a punch. My personal favorites are the Stormy Night and the Blood Orange Cosmo. We had the wood oven baked pretzels with beer cheese for an appetizer. I adore a good pretzel and this one is definitely high on my list of favorites. The bread on the table was delicious (I think it was an onion bread?). I enjoyed my parmesan crusted filet so much that I didn't even care to ask how my boyfriend and his friend liked their meals. Drinks and food aside, our service was excellent and the staff couldn't be more awesome if they tried. We were walking out and noticed a sign on the counter that said Marriott on it. The only reason we even noticed it is because my boyfriend's friend is an IT for Marriott. We were kind of bummed because it said all Marriott employees and guests got a certain percentage (either 10% or 20%) off of the bill, and we had already paid. We were about to walk out when the woman at the front desk (who we later found out was a manager, her name is Sarah and she is my hero) asked if we paid in credit and said that she could take the percentage off for us if I gave her our receipt. Our $200-something bill dropped down to somewhere around $170. Awesome customer service like that makes me an instant lifetime fan! We will DEFINITELY be coming back!
(5)Leo P.
The chopped salad is outstanding. The Avalan dish was even better. I celebrated a birthday at Wildfire. The flowers ordered on the table were on time. The service was excellent. The ambiance was perfect and the food was delightful. I come from a family of outstanding cooks, and let me tell you, my palette is still dancing. This place is a hidden gem and competes well with any top notch restraunt. Great job Wildfire. Very professional staff and clean restraunt. Perfect for any celebration. Ambiance is romantic and just right.
(5)Kate C.
I love the food at Wildfire, but the service was a little lacking last night. We waited for a very long time to get the bill. The food is always excellent, however the service is very hit or miss.
(4)Ty A.
Awesome food service and cocktails. As good as it gets.
(5)Patrick B.
First off let me say that I am a big fan of Wildfire. Our friends, family and co workers have been there many times. I'm even a Rewards member. This however is not a glowing review. My wife and I went there last night to beat the Valentines Day crowd-didn't work-it was packed. The before dinner drink went perfect and we were seated exactly at our reservation time. My wife had the trio filets and I had the small filet medium. It was a little pink for medium but not a problem it was delicious. Our server was not what we were used to. She was not very friendly and once the food was delivered did not come back except to offer desert. It was busy so I get it, but a little humor or a smile doesn't slow you down. Back to the food, Wildfire has moved from the large ala carte sides to small portion sides included with your entrée. I'm still undecided about this. It prevents you from over eating but is a little disappointing too for some reason. My daughter also had inferior service a few months ago so I'm wondering...
(3)Vice A.
We celebrated my in laws 50th anniversary here. Excellent service and excellent food. Great place for a romantic dinner.
(5)Peter K.
Both quality of the food and the service are excellent!
(5)Binnan O.
Ambiance: Nice modern interior with dark heavy wooden tables with what my fiancé told me were purse hooks on the corner of each. Dark furniture was contrasted by light pastel walls. Lighting was not obnoxiously dim, everything was clean as the staff was BUSTLING. These guys are super efficient turning tables over but it never felt rushed or chaotic, I was really impressed. Food: Also impressive! The bread was super fresh and tasted like a cheez-it puff pastry with molten cheese in the middle. Could have eaten a whole basket by myself easily. I had the fish tacos which were excellent: warm corn tortillas served with a small filet of well seasoned fish sitting on a bed of baked tiny corn kernels. This is served with a side of shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, a dallop of sour cream, guacamole and their homemade salsa. Overall everything tasted very clean and fresh, the deconstructed presentation meant you to get to assemble your tacos however you like which is fun. To nitpick the meal, the corn was over-cooked which meant it was a little chewy and dry and the kernels lodged themselves in every crevasse in my mouth. The fish filet while deliciously seasoned was a touch dry and about the size of my palm for 4 tacos, could've used an extra ounce or two of fish for $16. The homemade salsa added excellent moisture and mild earthy smokiness but could've used a little more heat/flavor IMO. The guac was forgettable but filled with thick chunks of avocado which i love. Despite all my nit-picks though, my tacos were delicious and weaknesses of one component were compensated by others from the dish. I would not hesitate to order this dish again. Finally, I shared a rainbow roll which was good - the fish was fresh, the rice was the perfect texture, you get about 8 pieces for a full order and it was served with a spicy mayo sauce which was nice. Overall I really enjoyed my meal and would gladly come here more often if my wallet could support it. Really the only thing preventing this place from 5 stars is a lack of 'value'. They intend for this place to be ritzy and they charge you for it, the good thing is that they deliver what they promise.
(4)Misty S.
OVERPRICED! If you don't mind paying more for a meal that you can get for less, then you'll love this place. I mean it. SERVICE: Was excellent! Our waitress was friendly and attentive. FYI, the host won't seat you until your entire party is present. A couple of people in our group arrived 10 minutes after our reservation time, but they were still able to seat us right away. The starter bread was soft and full of flavor. MARTINI: POTENT!! H-O-L-Y crap...I usually don't support alcohol abuse, but I had to leave some behind. My Sapphire martini ($11) was delicious, but very strong. I wish they would offer a smaller portion. DINNER: 1. Chopped salad - This salad is HUGE and can easily feed 4. It was pretty tasty with roasted chicken, avocado, tomatoes, blue cheese, bacon, scallions, corn, tortilla strips tossed with citrus lime vinaigrette. 2. Blue Cheese Crusted Filet - I mean, it was a great piece of steak, but it wasn't $30 great. DESSERT: 1. Ice Cream Sandwich - The "cookie" part of this dessert was hard and kinda gross. It comes with 3 pieces, so it can easily be shared. I wouldn't order this again. 2. Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie - YUM!! The peanut butter part of this dessert is warm, gooey and delish. AMBIANCE: I love the decor and I really didn't notice the other people around us even though the restaurant was full. PARKING: The lot was pretty full, but we were able to find parking at the very back.
(3)Shaun S.
I've never had a bad time here. I usually go here for special occasions so I can "make it rain." I would have to get a 2nd job ifi went here regularly. I'm not saying that the prices are high, I actually think they are incredibly fare. I just like to get everything when I'm there because its all so good. Last time there I got a beer and martini flight, crab cakes, ribeye, and a desert. They were all absolutely fantastic. The ambiance of this place is very nice, I love it.
(5)Jennifer Q.
This was my first time to this location although I have dined at Wildfire before. My parents took my boyfriend out for a birthday dinner and we had an excellent time! Everyone enjoyed their food so much and my mom was especially pleased she could order a veggie burger since she is a vegetarian! Our server, Enrique, was as nice as can be, as well as the rest of the staff who were very, very friendly, polite and accommodating to our needs. Such a great experience -such a great menu. This is so convenient to my parent's house that this may be our new "go to" place when we get together! I highly recommend it!
(5)Ashley A.
Been to Wildfire twice & both times did not disappoint! The coconut shrimp is yummy! The pretzel appitizer is great too! Would def reccomend!
(4)Cinder M.
Incredible staff and incredible food! I can't say enough good things about this place. The portions are generous. The staff is very attentive. Even when it's super busy we still had excellent service and the waitress even had time to chat. They are great at suggestions and telling you about the selections.
(5)Lindsey P.
I have had multiple bad experiences at this specific wildfire restaurant. The service is always good, but the food is consistently terrible. 3 of the most recent times I've gone to this restaurant, I have experienced some kind of reaction to the food. I do not have food allergies, but preservatives do not sit well with my system. I have called the reaction to report this. They said they did an investigation, but did not find any problems. And then sent me a gift card for my trouble. Last night I was invited to attend a friends birthday dinner, and I reluctantly accepted. There were 8 people in our party, 5 of us ordered steaks, and 3 of us had to send them back for being extremely overlooked. I ordered a filet medium rare, and it came well done and charred on the outside. Whomever is working the grill needs extra training. For $30 per entrée, they should be cooked properly. There are many delicious restaurants around the area that can grill a steak properly. I will not be going back.
(1)Aimee F.
I have to say that I was completely blown away by the service here. I helped a friend of mine plan a small get together here for her boyfriends birthday. My friend called to make a reservation for 7pm on a Friday night and she added no special instructions when she called. It was kind of a surprise for the birthday boy and we were all going to arrive early so he would be surprised all of his friends were there to have dinner with him. When I walked in the door it was extremely busy but we were greeted by the hostess right away. I explained to her that we were there for our reservation but we were still waiting on the birthday boy and his girlfriend and that it was a surprise. She was ON IT. She took us to our table which was in the leopard room! I didn't even know this room existed! It was just a small private room with one table for 8. We were a little blown away because nobody requested this and the room was pretty cool. She also gave us a pager so when the birthday boy arrived we would know he was coming. When the pager went off we knew he was there and we were all ready to great him with a "Surprise!". He was totally blown away that we had planned all of this for him. In reality, however, we didn't plan much, it was the hostess that made everything completely special. I've been to a lot of nice places and have never received this kind of service from a hostess before. I also have to say that the waiter was fantastic. He was funny and knew when we needed something and when to leave us alone. We had two surprise guests and he went and got them extra chairs so they could sit with us. He brought out cake with candles for the birthday boy and we all sang happy birthday. When he found out that there was another birthday person in the room he brought out another cake with candles and we all sang happy birthday again! It was a hoot and the waiter really went all out to make everything fun and special. I want this review to be completely about service but I do have to say the food here is, and I'm sure always will be, fantastic. That being said, the level of service here is what makes this place stand above all of the other steak houses in the area. In the future I don't even want to try another place because I've been spoiled by Wildfire.
(5)Jessica S.
Based on the strong reviews, I expected much more. Instead, the skirt steak's only flavor came from the garnish of grilled onions, and the bread was stale and tasteless. Everything was under-seasoned and improved with just a dash of salt. The best part of the meal was the peanut butter and chocolate torte for dessert. Beats Applebees, and that's about it.
(2)Taylor M.
I know Wildfire is a chain... and I usually don't like going to chains... but there is something about the Lettuce Entertain You restaurants that keep me coming back time and time again. Wildfire is one of the LEY restaurants that I frequent. I think what keeps me coming back is the Stormy Night martini. It is like liquid candy kids... I can throw 'em back all night! Since I have been here a myriad of times, I have tried a multitude of dishes and martinis (but I always end up wishing I got the Stormy Night). My favorite items on the menu are the Chopped Salad and the Filet Mignon. Service is always fantastic. Even though Wildfire is usually super crowded, I never have to wait that long for a table and never feel rushed to finish my meal. I have also dined in the bar area. Sometimes I go here with girlfriends during the week for Happy Hour, where we order martinis and can enjoy some half price appetizers. I am now a huge fan of the fried calamari. I am very picky about my calamari, but now Wildfire is using FRESH calamari... so it is no longer tough and chewy. I think I am going to have to take advantage of the Happy Hour menu more often now!
(4)S D.
Good service, good food, pricey.
(4)Todd L.
I've been to Wildfire many times, both this location and the downtown location. I've never had a bad experience. The service is impeccable and the food is always top notch. Great steaks with the option of adding one of their amazing crusts, the rotisserie chicken is also a winner. The dishes aren't overly imaginative but all tasty and executed well.
(4)Nichole C.
I had high expectations for Wildfire based on reviews, word-of-mouth recs, and my birthday high, but I just wasn't impressed. Don't get me wrong, I like a lot of things about this place, but overall, it's just another steakhouse. Pros: 1. Decent menu. There's a wide range of prices and a variety of foods for every kind of 'vore. 2. Good deals on bottles of wine on Mondays and weekday happy hour specials for apps. 3. The place is beautiful...if you care about ambiance, you'll love it here. 4. Most of the food was pretty good. The pretzels are amazing, the salads and soups are great, and if you like charred steaks, those were good too. But... Cons: 1. Our server was not very pleasant. She did the bare minimum to get by. She wasn't BAD but she wasn't GOOD either. (Honestly, it didn't seem like ANYONE working here tonight had ANY personality whatsoever. Maybe that's a prereq for working here?) 2. The bison burger trio was bleh. I ordered it medium and they were totally raw in the middle, the fries were just okay (kind of greasy and overcooked), and the ketchup that came out with it was all gelled over. Ew. I didn't send it back because I'm not that guy, AND I was kind of full from all the other crap I already ate. Plus, they were only $13. Whatev. 3. The 'craft beer' flight (and total craft beer selection) is laughable, man. Laughable.
(3)C H.
Not a cheap restaurant but not the most expensive either. Want to impress someone with a classy style and really scrumptious food - go to Wildfire. We get their carry out Cobb Salad (2 large ones) every pay day. I've had their Salmon and a couple other dishes and have never been disappointed. You might want to call ahead to make sure on a Friday or Saturday night there is not a long wait. Again, want to impress a business partner, a potential spouse, your new in laws - this is THE PLACE. Service can run slower, this isn't a fast food joint. If i won the State Lottery, I'd go here more often. Also, many people wear nice business attire or dress up but you can dine in style in nice jeans and a nice shirt just as well. When we have gone (dinner) more people dress up like you would for a business meeting. These folks have a real good chef that knows how to prepare good, fresh, high quality food.
(5)Stephanie C.
This restaurant serves consistently good food and drinks. I have only been disappointed perhaps 2 times. Sometimes the steak is medium when you asked for medium rare. But generally they will prepare your food as you request. Their service is great! I'm a constant customer. They have just added some variety to their menu as of 2013, which is refreshing. The only con is due to them being a hot spot, sometimes the wait(for either carry-out or a seat) is longer than they say. That can get annoying if you need to be on somewhat of a schedule. Reservations are recommended for dinner. Lunch is better. But the wait for dinner is also a testament as to how good they are! P.S. For dessert, get the key lime pie. I have never had it made so well as at this restaurant!
(4)Andrew P.
Our server Christi was phenomenal, the steak was cooked perfectly, and the desserts were decadent. Try the Elington combination. :)
(5)Sherwin C.
A pretty solid restaurant with reasonable prices, good menu variety, and good service. The food is a hit and miss though, sometimes good, sometimes average, sometimes a bit salty. Given the price, I'd expect a bit more consistency but it's a pretty safe place for group dining. The fried calamari and scallop skewers are my favorite appetizers. Especially the scallops, which are jumbo sized and very juicy. Sandwiches were relatively solid although none of them really stood out to me. The Au gratin potatoes was pretty delicious. I prefer the prime rib over any of their steaks, otherwise lamb or pork chops. It is not really because the steaks aren't good but rather because of the inconsistent cooking I've gotten on them. If you do eat steak, generally you want to stick with a ribeye which contains a bit more fat in case the steak is a bit overcooked. The coconut shrimp on the menu is relatively good as well. Desserts are pretty good here as well, but nothing really to rave about.
(4)George K.
What can you say bad about wildfire food is always spot on and great! Any steak with Parmesan crust is omg good! Scallops wrapped in bacon with jelly sauce is a favorite app of mine even the baked French onion soup is awesome and very cheesy which I love. A little off topic but Their thanksgiving dinner they do every November is always great as well.
(4)Ann P.
My husband and I and another couple went to Wildfire on a Saturday night. The restaurant was extremely crowded, but luckily, we had the forethought to make a reservation. Unfortunately, it still took us 30 minutes to be seated. (Hmmmm, but I still give 5 stars?) Once we were seated, our waiter, who was excellent, told us that they were going to give us an appetizer on the house for our wait. Ok, you made good. The next hour and a half, I enjoyed the best combination of food and service that I've had at a restaurant in a long time. We had ordered three appetizers, and when we received the bill, we noticed that the complementary appetizer was still on the bill. We readied ourselves to pay and were about to explain the error to our waiter when he came up and stated: "Wait! I think we forgot to comp the appetizer!" When he came back with the corrected bill, they had comped all three appetizers. So, they did a few things that I would consider "wrong" but they fixed them all so quickly without us even needing to complain. The food was wonderful, and the service was fantastic. (As for the food, I had a tilapia that was to DIE for!! I've been told that the Halibut is also out of the world.) We will be back.
(5)Karen G.
You can always count on Wildfire for a great dining experience. Year after year, we continue to frequent Wildfire and never have a bad experience. Quality food, great service, lots of variety in food choices and consistency, which is worth it's weight in gold.
(4)Robert S.
What an awesome restaurant. It's a shame the coat lady had to be such a b***h. This establishment deserves 5 stars but she caused me to bump it down to a 4. While waiting to be seated, I noticed a coat room right next to the waiting area. There was nobody in it, so I decided to take the coats of the people in my party and put them in the coat room. Upon leaving the coat room, I was literally yelled at by this nasty old lady saying that I'm not supposed to be in there. Well, if she would have been standing there like she's supposed to in the first place, I wouldn't have had to go in there by myself. Beside her, everything else was amazing. To start with, we ordered the chopped salad, which was absolutely wonderful, not to mention huge for an appetizer. For the main entree, I ordered the Beef Wellington with creamed spinach to accompany it. The beef was cooked to a beautiful medium-rare. The sauce was amazing and the puff pastry wasn't soggy from the juices. It was one of the best steaks I've ever had, and trust me I've had a lot of steaks. The atmosphere was quite nice as well. The restaurant interior is designed to resemble old-time Chicago. All in all, this place was a good restaurant, with the exception of the coat lady. Remember if you go there, do not try and hang your coat up by yourself, or you will be chewed a new a**hole. Who knows, maybe she's been canned by now.
(4)Jon A.
My family and I took my mother here for lunch; this past Mother's Day. The food and service was horrendous. My father and I both ordered the stuffed fish from the Special's Menu. Mine was improperly seasoned and bland; my father's was raw. Our server showed no concern nor was he apologetic. This restaurant is terribly over priced and for the quality of food served it is not worth it. Overall, a horrible experience.
(1)Jack U.
Closer to 3.5 but not quite a 4. This rating is based on not meeting expectations for food, having a great atmosphere and decent staff. The food is good, however these steaks are not close to amazing. I can get a good cut (not Prime) and cook it as good. These are supposed to be Prime Steaks and there simply didn't seem to have that flavor. Our table shared the creamed spinach and the au gratin potatoes. Again, good, but nothing unique or special about it. The atmosphere is wonderful. Big tables, white table cloth, 20s motif and their martinis were very good. The staff were friendly and very attentive. My only complaint is that at a place of this caliber, they should know their wines. Clear they do not. The waiter did not know Meritage and frankly wasn't familiar with the wines. For the area, I expect this is not a bad place however, when I see a highly rated place with 3 dollar signs ($$$), I am kind of expecting a little more.
(3)Shawn F.
Okay- So, I went here today for my birthday. I have been here in the past as well. Start off with the drinks... I ordered the mango tini- FABULOUS. Yummy. Not super alcohol overload, but tasty. My boyfriend ordered the Stormy Night... that was not my cup of tea (SO SOUR... and I thought, GROSS) but he LOVED it. He thought it was one of the best drinks he has ever had. We ordered the mussels for an appetizer, they were HUGE. Way worth the 10 bucks we paid for them. Not to mention they were very tasty! My boyfriend had the lobster crab bisque. It was..ehhh okay. There was corn in it and some kind of bean.. could have done without that. Also, it was a little oily for my liking. For dinner, I had the New York Strip. I thought it was cooked very well. It was much bigger than I anticipated, but that is okay. Plenty was left to take home. I found that it was cooked very well and I completely enjoyed it! The boyfriend ordered Sword Fish. He wasn't much of a fan... Fun Fact-- Monday Nights are half price bottle of wine. If you order one of the cheaper bottles it is equivalent to the price of a martini! Quite the bargain! So why the 3 stars... well, our waitress sucked. She was efficient, I will give her that. However the WHOLE time we felt we were being rushed. Today is my birthday- and since its a Monday, I just wanted to make the most of it... the feeling of being rushed is a total buzz kill!
(3)Elisabeth C.
I was craving a steak sandwich, so popped in to Wildfire for lunch one day. I couldn't turn down their french onion soup, which unfortunately meant that I only had room for a few bites of the sandwich, but, even so, it made a great dinner. Exactly what I wanted.
(5)Elizabeth P.
Excellent service and excellent food. I noticed over time the portion sizes have gotten smaller, but the food is very tasty. The macadamia crusted Halibut was outstanding. It's seasonal so I get it when I can. I would recommend skipping the coconut banana cream pie. It was not what I expected and tasted like vanilla pudding on crust. Spend your calories and money on another dessert. Our waitress was very helpful and delightful.
(4)Ron S.
We have been to this Wildfire location at least 7-8 times. I've held off reviewing Wildfire to see if they maintain their consistency. The dining experience is consistently excellent. The only thing I can fault Wildfire on is their pacing - it's consistently (there's that word again) too fast. Last night, a party of 8 were in and out in 1 hour 20 minutes. I've had steaks, fish, pasta and it has all been well prepared. Last night, I ordered the Copper River Salmon, a fresh seasonal favorite of mine from Alaska. I usually make my annual pilgrimage for Copper River Salmon to Shaw's Crab House (another LEY enterprise) but decided to give Wildfire's version a try. It was grilled and offered with a sauce that was just a tad too sweet. No problem there as I was able to move it to the side and allow the rich flavor of the grilled salmon to come through. One of our party ordered the cedar-planked teriyaki salmon. I sampled it and found it tasty and perfectly prepared. My brother-in-law had the Bison filet (medium rare) and all I can say is "WOW!" More steak purveyors need to go beyond Bison burgers and offer a cut like this. Our server, Matt, was outstanding. The Wildfire crew work their tails off. (Yes, I know, partly to turn the table over.) Mat was very attentive and offered great dining and wine suggestions. As mentioned, there were 8 people in our party. Five consumed wine, beer or drinks and there were 3 non-drinkers. Three ordered salads or soup and two desserts were shared. We also had 4 sides among the table. The total bill with 18% gratuity was $415. I think that is pretty good value for the quality dining experience.
(4)SandJ K.
Went there with a work colleague. As usual the food was very good and as has been the case, the service was awful. Denny's flings food at you, Wildfire shouldn't. I almost felt that I had to eat as fast as I can to keep up and we were not just asked but pestered to decide etc. I literally was finishing my soup when someone slapped down the dinner. I have to say that I suspect that it was possibly because we weren't drinking alcohol but we had appetizer, main course, sides, dessert and coffee so ... I've been there before when someone hit one of our party in the head carrying chairs over them and last night it was a busboy that nearly had me go face first into my food when he crammed a giant tray onto his little holder thing and whacked me and my chair but good. Not so much as a "sorry". I know a restaurant needs to turn tables, but for those prices and given all the MANY choices very nearby...I think I'm going to move on unless my wife forces me there on a Thursday for duck. Seasons 52 is a couple doors down. Good or better food, equal wine choices, and a much nicer experience IMHO. UPDATE: Both the owner and general manager have gone out of their way to understand the experience I had and to give me the feeling that they will take what I offered as constructive feedback..and will do something about it. I was VERY impressed by their interest to follow up and will be going back for our duck end of October. THANKS Howard and Adam.
(4)Sonia B.
Thank you Wildfire for living up to the hype! I have been wanting to come here for months now, but never had a chance to. My Valentine also wanted to come here, so I decided to make reservations at the Schaumburg location before our Cirque show at the Sears Center. The first thing I loved about Wildfire is the service. We got stuck in some expressway traffic (surprise surprise), and I was scared that we might lose our reservation. I called the restaurant right away, and informed them that we would be a few minutes late, and they said that it was no problem and they would get us seated right away when we arrived. Luckily, we were only 10 minutes late, and the hostess thanked me for calling to let them know, and as she promised, we were seated right away. Our server brought out fresh bread and water for us, and remained very attentive during the entire meal. I decided to order a wine flight, but he asked us for two forms of identification, weird right? We both had to give him our license and debit card. I thought that was a little excessive, but oh well. Anyway, we ordered a good amount of food. My date had the shrimp and crab bisque, and I ordered the fried calamari to start off. Both were hot, fresh, and delicious. I am a HUGE sucker for a good steak, I mean, who isn't right? So, obviously I decided to get the NY Strip (medium rare) with mashed potatoes. OMG, was I in heaven. They cooked the steak perfectly. My date ordered the Mahi Mahi, which was also quite good, and full of flavor. He also got a side of grilled vegetables-yum. We were unfortunately too full for dessert, but it seemed like they had plenty to choose from. I highly recommend Wildfire to anyone in the mood for some good food and great service. I can't wait to come back!
(4)Sarah B.
This is my favorite restaurant! Hands down! I recommend the goat cheese dip appetizer it's amazing! And my person favorite meal is the lemon pepper chicken with au gratin potatoes! So the first time I came to wildfire my aunt brought me and my family for my 21st birthday dinner and it was so much fun. I got the martini flights which is perfect for someone drinking bar drinks for the first time. And the beer and wine flights!( 4 mini drinks of different favors either depending on which u get) and we shared different appetizers my fav being the goat cheese and the spinach dip. The waitress was so nice and brought me a brownie desert and it was a wonderful time and now a family tradition! Whenever one of my cousins turns 21 we go to wildfire and its always a great time!
(5)Bob R.
Love.it . We do many business functions there and it is a family favorite,
(4)Alison G.
Steak was disappointed.... like fast food level. The shrimp and salmon was fine though, not the best but i did finish the whole plate cause i was so hungry that night... But i would expect more at this price....
(2)Chuck G.
My wife and I have been to Wildfire 3 times in the last 2 years with absolutely nothing to complain about. We even took my parents there which is always an exercise in patience and tongue-biting because my family is cursed with bad dining service wherever we go together. No problems, great food, and happy Mom and Dad. Whew. Anyways, the menu is outstanding. My wife has enjoyed the martini flight a couple of times and I love the wine list. I have always ordered a steak, usually the tenderloin medallions with the different crusts - all wonderful. As for desert, I can't really say because I have usually had too much wine and helped my wife with the martinis... The service is always good. We have always gone on a busy night and never had to wait more than a few minutes with a reservation. The wait staff is attentive and friendly and give great suggestions to stumped diners. The ambiance is trendy; trending toward a little loud, but still somewhat upscale and clean. While it is not cheap, you get what you pay for here plus.
(5)Matt E.
Exceptional and people know this. People were jam packed in here on Tuesday night. I tried to be cynical and not appear as a country bumpkin from Iowa who was easily impressed by the first suburban Chicago chain restaurant I've been to this year. I'm being sincere in saying that this place has it together. Superb selection of steakhouse fare, daily specials and salads. I was not in the mood for a heavy red-meat laden meal, and was blown away by a deep selection of seafood. I settled on the crabcake-trout which was on par on the very best seafood creations I would expect to find at a high-end restaurant that specializes in seafood. Evening was ended with a unique, delicious and memorable apple skillet-crumble dessert that was a real treat.
(5)Chelsea L.
We made the mistake of walking in on a Saturday evening without a reservation. We were able to put our name on the list for a table about and hour and a half from when we walked in the door, and in hindsight, it was much better that way then if we had gotten a table just then. During the usual dinner hour, when we first got there, the place was packed. The bar was standing room only and every table was full. The noise level was off the charts. When we got back for our dinner reservation, it was a much better environment all together. The place was a lot less crowded and we were able to get a great booth without feeling crammed in like sardines. [tl;dr: go later, sit at the booths in the bar.] Once we were seated, our waiter greeted us promptly and was very well-informed about the menu, the history of the place, and the specials. He was just the right amount of attentive throughout the evening and cherry without being scary. The menu was exactly what'd you expect from a steakhouse - strong emphasis on the animal protein, but a couple other options for those not in the mood for it. I had the steak and blue-cheese salad and it was DELISH. The prices aren't cheap, but the food is very much worth it. My husband had the fish and was very pleased with it, too. This is a great "special occasion" place, as long as you don't mind rubbing elbows with some of the suburb's rich and famous. When we were there, the parking lot was filled with luxury cars and the valet (seriously? you need a valet for a suburb parking lost?) was busy all night long.
(4)Chelle L.
This restaurant was a total hit with our group. We dined on a busy Saturday night. The fiance and I don't eat gluten or dairy, and they had a huge selection of dishes that we were able to eat. Our server was awesome and knew exactly which dishes off of the gluten free menu also contained dairy, and if she didn't she went to go check. The food was absolutely amazing. Had a prime rib that was cooked to perfection, a delicious BBQ rubbed sweet potato, and some scallop skewers with apricot sauce that were seriously out of this world. Would have given you 5 stars if we didn't have to wait a half hour for our reservation, which suckered me into another glass of wine and another $12!
(4)Toni B.
I recently went to the Wildfire for a GNO for dinner and drinks. The service was semi-decent. I was a little disappointed! I LOVE pizza and have had their flatbread pizza before (which apparently they don't make), so I ordered their pan pizza, which was pretty solid overall. Their martinis are DELICIOUS! I ordered the wildberry and my girlfriends ordered the mango and a cucumber type martini, which were equally tasty! The staff was plesent and the food overall was good! No need for valet, there is ample parking on the sides and behind the building!
(4)Nick D.
This place is always solid and a bit cheaper than a top end steakhouse. Good bread, appetizers, drinks, soups etc. The steaks are good to really good. Try one of the crust toppings they offer on the steaks, they are really nice. The service is good and professional. Another nice bonus is that you can get lettuce entertain you points here. I would recommend this place to anyone looking for a nice dinner out.
(4)Carl C.
I have been using this location for several years for business lunches/dinners. A great lunch spot for clients because the staff are very professional and the menu will have something for everyone. If it is nice outside, the patio is a good option. Be sure to have reservations. That is something you must have to make sure you are seated quickly.
(5)Chris R.
I love this place :) Great for lunch or dinner. The food is just quality every time we come here.
(4)Juliana R.
Dining here is always a treat! The wild raspberry martini is like drinking kool-aid The mashed potatoes are like nothing I've ever had in my life! Valet is way cheaper than the city location too which is cool
(5)Meghan D.
I've been here many times and have never had a bad meal EVER. My favorite dish is the Trio Crusted Filet Mignon, with many delightful choices for the crust. My favorites are Horseradish, Blue Cheese and Mushroom. This dish goes best with Red Skin Mashed Potatoes (out of this world) and Creamed Spinach. They have a wonderful selection of wine and martinis. We usually don't get to dessert, unless we're with a group. I would suggest their Key Lime Pie or Triple Layer Chocolate Cake. Wildfire is the perfect place to celebrate a special occasion.
(5)Eric H.
Great, classy meal for not that much money. I've been here a few times now and I've enjoyed whatever it was I got, ranging from pizza, to ribs, to the Bison burger. The service has been good whenever I've been here, and there's no complaints to be had from me.
(5)Sylwia K.
The restaurant is amazing, great service, delicious food and the prices are not that bad!!! I will definitely go back there, and recommend this restaurant to everyone!!!! Phenomenal experience, Great Job!!!! Sylvia
(5)Alex R.
Our poor service last time was due mostly to our horrible server, but the management has since stepped up to the plate to make things right. The general manager contacted me to offer his apologies, which I certainly appreciated. To make up for the service, he sent us complimentary gift certificates for use at a future visit to Wildfire. He also offered to personally take care of our reservation as well as give us an in-person apology. Update to follow after our next visit.
(3)Teresa C.
This place is incredible. Had their coffee rubbed bison (medium rare) with broccoli as recommended, and I was blown away. I also tried their trio dessert platter, but was less impressed with their dessert selection. Party I was with also ordered steak and salmon entrees, and although I didn't get a chance to try everything that was brought to the table, everyone really enjoyed their respective dishes. The only reason for four stars is the fact that the waiter delivered the wrong dishes to our table twice, and kitchen messed up one of our orders. Other than that, great service overall and a pleasant dining experience.
(4)Kristine N.
Great service. Had the seafood platter which came with salmon (perfectly cooked and very flavorful), scallops (really big and delicious), and a crab cake which I'm usually not a fan of but was crispy and so good. Friend had the 3 steak filets with 3 different crusts and seemed to really enjoy it. The mashed potatoes are so smooth and buttery, which is pribably horrible for me but couldn't help it. They gave me a complimenatry birthday desert which was a flourless chocolate cake, would never order this normally, it was interesting but the texture was odd.
(4)Joe E.
Good Service, Great Atmosphere, Amazing Food! It's not super expensive, but it's not cheap. I think it's worth it. I ordered the spit roasted half chicken with roasted vegetables. Fantastic!!! I don't know what else to say to describe it. Got the IC sundae for dessert. There were so many good choices... the dessert tray looked awesome! My table seemed very pleased with all their dishes as well. I'm a selfish person, so I don't really care what they had/what they thought #kidding I will be going back. Woodfield has so many solid restaurants, but this one is definitely in the Upper-Echelon.
(5)Trina J.
Absolutely the best double baked potato and spinach salad on this side of heaven. The filet is also very tasty as it is well seasoned. Definitely a favorite in the area. If you are ballin' on a budget, you should eat in the bar area, Monday through Friday from 4- 6p and 9p - 10p. They offer their starter items for half price. My favorites are the crab crusted shrimp, oven roasted crab cakes and chicken and sausage pizza. The wait staff are good at what they do and they ensure your are well taken care of. If you are planning to eat there on the weekend, I recommend making an appointment. The wait time without a reservation can be off putting.
(4)Jen F.
Our regionally scattered family wanted to go out (all 13 of us) and reconnect for Easter, so we decided to go with Wildfire so we could utilize their family style menu. We ordered a few weeks advance (a menu is required in advance for family style), and the people at Wildfire who took care of that for us were great. There were even little menus printed and placed at each place setting when we arrived. Our waitstaff was fantastic, offering to bring out more plates, boxing up leftovers, pouring our wine, and basically attending to our every need. They accomodated my shellfish allergy by having individual portions of different offerings for me when the rest of the group was eating shrimp. It was a nice unexpected touch. The food itself was also very good. We couldn't find much to complain about... and it was twice as nice that for a family function no one had to cook or clean! I haven't eaten here ala carte, but I definitely recommend their family style service.
(4)Ray C.
Have always enjoyed the Wildfire. The meals are always consistently good and service is usually terriffic. My girl and I try to sit outside as often as we can when we come here. I can honestly say I have never had a bad meal here. They have an encrusted halibut dish that is out of this world. I also love thier prime rib. It is always done right. The food value is well worth it. Drinks are a bit pricey but that is the tradeoff for great value for the food. If you go between 6PM and 9PM without reservations expect to wait several hours. My girlfriend and I dont mind that one bit as we sit in the bar and enjoy a well prepared martini and people watching. Just a solid, good restaurant.
(5)Samantha B.
Two words: Happy Hour. Appetizers are half off!
(2)Restaurant Vigilant E.
Several years ago, this was a very impressive establishment. It still has amazing ambiance and atmosphere - particularly nice around the holidays or for a special night out - but more and more it has bgun to feel like what it pretends it isn't....a chain restaurant. The food here has always been good...call me a snob, but last time I was there...the severed amazing calamari....with a side of ranch dressing!!! Still, well worth a visit
(3)Frank A.
Love this place! Nothing beats a good steak. Visited on a birthday and made reservations for a large table. The waitress handled everything flawlessly. Decor is nice. Had the pretzel, calimari and spinach / artichoke fondue. All I can say is.. awesome. The pretzel was so fresh and SUPER soft inside. It was ridiculously good. The calimari was also not overly battered, and very fresh. Not chewy. The Dip was amazing as well. My wife had the chicken and St. Louis rib combo. The sauce used on both was very different, yet tangy in a good way. Very tasty. I had the ribeye / stuffed shrimp combo that was on special. The steak was cooked just perfect. Nothing irks me more than when they overcook my steak. The shrimp were actually a pretty large size. Came with your choice of sides. I had mine with asparagus. I definitely had food coma!
(5)Amy H.
I've been to this location many times and have always had a great experience. However, my visit tonight was absolutely excellent. I had a reservation for four people at 7:15; however, we arrived around 6:50. The hostess told us we would be seated closer to the reservation time, which was no issue because they were obviously packed. I checked back in with the host stand around 7:25 and they informed me that they were a bit behind with seating reservations, but that it should not be much longer. We ended up being seated around 7:35, around 20 minutes after our reservation and 45 after we arrived. As somebody who has hosted in a restaurant for over 5 years, I completely understand being behind on seating. Many times it is completely out of the hands of the host stand and caused by factors such as tables sitting for unexpectedly lengthy time periods (45 minutes after they've paid, for example). Although I was slightly annoyed to be seated late, I was in no way overly upset with the staff because I know the situation all too well. To my surprise, a very kind young manager came to our table within five minutes of us being seated to apologize for being late on the reservation, and to offer us an appetizer on the house to make up for the mistake. We gladly took him up on the offer and had an order of calamari (which was amazing, by the way) to start. This gesture was the hallmark of an amazing, service-oriented establishment. The rest of our dinner was fantastic as well. Our server was a very cheerful and energetic young woman with a Polish accent. I wish I had gotten her name. She provided great service, always refilling our waters, checking back in at the right time, etc. The food was perfect, as usual. My mom and I both had the potato crusted sea scallops, which are lightly breaded and do not have the over-powering fish taste of scallops from many other restaurants. My brother had the filet medallion trio with blue cheese, parmesan, and bearnaise crusts, which were cooked to perfection. My sister ordered the shrimp & lobster bisque (decadent, the best seafood bisque I've had!) and Wildfire chopped salad (very fresh and light). My glass of house Cabernet Sauvingnon was rich without being bitter, and at an excellent price. Overall my experience was fantastic. The food was amazing as usual, but the real selling point here was the service. To the manager who offered us the free appetizer and the wonderful young Polish server, thank you so much for the excellent evening!
(5)Jeff B.
always great food and service. never a complaint here. keep up the great service and food prep guys
(5)Jonathan C.
Always solid food when I've been here for work. The filet's are my standard and they're pretty juicy. One plus is on Passover (Jewish holiday.... Jesus' last supper was a Passover Sedar, so there's your bit of trivial pursuit for the day) they offer matza since Jewish people cannot eat bread. BTW their ribs are tasty too, so is the Macadamia crusted fish.
(5)Rob L.
edit: we have decided to revisit the restaurant soon and I will be modifying my review to reflect our next experience. I took my girlfriend here for her birthday last night. First off I want to say the food was excellent. We both ordered filets and they were cooked to perfection and the crusts were incredible. The two star rating is on account of the service. To start, I made a reservation for 715 and we were not seated until 730. Okay, 15 minutes is not a huge deal and we weren't too upset about it, but there was no acknowledgment at any point that they were behind schedule. When we were seated, the host asked us if we were 21 and when we said yes he asked if we wanted the wine list. I was a little taken aback by this. We are in our mid twenties(girlfriend just turned 25) and while we do look young, asking us if we are 21 to see a wine list makes no sense. Why not just leave the wine list and if we don't end up being 21 what is the difference? We just wouldn't look at it. He was very accusatory when he said it too, sort of a "are you even 21?" Anyway, our server showed up and we ordered some cocktails. She asked us for two forms of ID! I have never heard of such a thing and out of curiosity we watched her at other tables and she did not do it to anyone else. Okay we look young I get it, but who on earth goes to wildfire to use a fake ID? These were just minor things but the real reason I am writing this review is how we were treated. Our server frequently visited all of her other tables but gave us essentially no attention. She took our order (after saying she was dropping off a check and would be right back at which point she visited all of her other tables before returning) and we only saw her two more times before she brought the check. Someone else brought out our food and bussed the table. Meanwhile, she was frequently checking up on her other tables. Her unpleasant disposition in general towards us made it clear that she did not want to bother trying because she perceived us as young, but that is such a self fulfilling prophecy. I almost always tip at least 20%, but with service and treatment like that I couldn't justify it this time. We may appear young but we are paying the same amount and deserve the same respect as everyone else. I would go back sometime for the great food (and hopefully better service), but I can't say I would be excited to after an experience like this.
(4)Brad R.
I went here tonight (Wednesday night at 6:15) with my girlfriend for a nice dinner to celebrate getting a new job. I made reservations earlier in the afternoon for 6:15 and we were seated promptly when we arrived at 6:05. The place was very nice looking and was quite busy. The service was phenomenal. Our waitress Bella was knowledgeable about the menu and was very courteous and friendly. All our food came out at exactly the right times. When our entrees came Bella asked if we needed anything and I requested a new beer when I was finished with my current one. 15 minutes later I had finished and shortly after she came by to let me know that a fresh one was on its way. I was so pleased with our waitress that I asked to talk to the manager after our meal. Despite it being incredibly busy the manager, Sarah, came out very promptly and was quite pleased to hear how satisfied we were. Bella came back and thanked us for being so nice with some creme brulee we were eyeing earlier! I made sure to express my thankfulness for the great service once the bill came. This was easily the best dining experience I have had in quite a while. The management and staff at Wildfire is absolutely wonderful and I highly recommend it to anyone looking for a nice restaurant in the burbs.
(5)Jeff P.
Misty S says it perfectly "OVERPRICED! If you don't mind paying more for a meal that you can get for less, then you'll love this place. I mean it." Ahahaha Perfect Chicago has some of the best steak restaurants I have been to so I was kind of surprised when this place got such high reviews from the good people in Chicago land. Dont get me wrong, I had a good meal but it didnt taste that much better than some of the other chains that are at a fraction of the price. Things the Wildfire does well: Wine List - Cakebread Cabrent always goes well with a steak Ambiance - I felt like I was in a fancy restaurant about to be served a delicious steak. Bar - Beautiful wood bar with plenty of people having a good time. Although they are seriously lacking in their cognac and scotch department. Things they need to fix Steaks - If you are charging me $40+ for a steak then give me a great cut of meat. This is a steak restaurant for god sake. Service - Not bad but could be better.
(3)Briceth M.
Service was great, food was awful. Went yesterday with my family during lunch time, mom ordered the filet migon well done with broccoli and the double baked potato. I order the bbq chicken with fries, and my sister ordered the bbq ribs with mashed potatoes. The filet migon was hard to chew and double baked potato was to smokey to eat, broccoli was not cooked at all. My chicken was so undercooked that the inside still had blood in it and the bbq sauce was to sweet and spicy and the bbq ribs were so hard to chew. The dessert was way sweet the only thing worth eating was the corn bread they bring before the meal. Do not recommend this restaurant unless you go there for the corn bread. Not worth the overpriced food.
(1)Erick H.
Went here for a business dinner. We had ample appetizers with their Braised Rib on Crackers, Spinach & Artichoke Fondu, Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail and Braised Rib on Toast. Then the Spinach Salad and Chopped Salad came out Family Style. The dressing on both salads was not overpowering, but very complimentary to the greens. We had a choice of Cedar Plank Salmon, BBQ Chicken, or Filet Mignon. I chose the Salmon, which is why this doesn't get five stars. Come on, this is a fine dining establishment, but the portion was rather small, and when asked, the server indicated it was farm raised, not wild salmon. It was okay, but I would have expected wild salmon. Disappointed on that one. The sides of Roasted Asparagas and Redskin Mashed Potatoes were good. Desserts were also family style with the NY Style Cheesecake with Hot Fudge and the Fresh Berries with Ice Cream, both of which were excellent. We were in a private room, which made the evening much more enjoyable, and the servers were very attentive. All in all it was a great evening, with great food.
(4)Tony A.
My wife made reservations on Open Table for 7pm on a Wednesday. When we got there, the place was packed....they had 2 private parties to take care of so we had to wait 40 minutes before we were seated. While we were waiting, about 15 minutes, the manager came over to apologize for the wait and gave us a complimentary calamari appetizer. I was thinking, "Ok, that was cool of them to do." The manager came back and asked us if we wanted separate booths to sit at to accommodate our group and we respectfully declined until a full table was available. The meal itself was pretty good! I had the Surf & Turf while my wife had the Bison, my father in law had the Salmon and he said it was cooked to his liking. At the end of the meal our waitress came to tell us that management was going to comp our whole meal because we waited patiently. Our family was thankful and I have to say they really took care of us at the end!! It pays to wait patiently without complaining!! Definitely going back! God is good!
(5)Franklin D.
Good service, nice decorations. I had some prime rib and I liked it. Everyone was all dressed up, of course I was in shorts and sneakers. The sign on the front of the building says SEAFOOD but ...I dunno. I'm probably going to go back and try some other things like the scallops.
(4)Brandy L.
Beet salad Greek salad 5 stars fyi Prime rib assortment of bread
(4)Greg M.
We came here to kick off a bachelor party. The drinks were stiff and delicious, the food extremely tasty, and the prices surprisingly reasonable. The atmosphere is pleasant and the service was up to par. I can't think of a single criticism and normally I'm full of them.
(4)Ann S.
Celebrated my parents 50th Wedding Anniversary with 15 attendees on Saturday night. The Wildfire in Schaumburg was happy to help make this dinner work in the dining room even if it was a Saturday night (we booked an early dinner reservation to accomodate us). The food was great (as usual), the waitress and all the servers did an awesome job getting all the food, drinks, desserts, etc to everyone without rushing us through. Everything from the Prime Rib to the Triple Chocolage Layer cake was delicious. Thanks for taking such good care of our group, Schaumburg Wildfire!!
(5)Peter R.
I always enjoy dining at Wildfire. I know they have several locations in the state, but this is the only one I have been to so far. I love the look and feel of the restaurant. The deep dark wood, exposed bricks, and lighting that is not too dim provides a good ambiance. This is one of those "upscale casual" places...shirt and tie to jeans and t-shirt goes. They start you of with a loaf of onion bread w/ a side of butter. The bread is most likely laced with opium since its so addicting. I am a carnivore, and a place that claims to have good steak and chops better deliver the goods. I typically order the filet mignon with parmesan crust, and a side of au gratin potatoes. The filet here is up to par with most of the good steaks places. I have also had the Mushroom Crusted Pork Chops, and they are slap me in the face delicious! I tend to stick to what I like on a menu, and the filet mignon here is where its at. I have not had their famous key lime pie, but the triple layer chocolate cake is sweet indulgence. Out of all the chain restaurants in the "Lettuce Entertain You" empire, this would have to be my favorite.
(4)Insun M.
Why have I not gone to this place until now?? Everything i've had there is delicious. Starter bread, apps (mussels in beer), salads, and the protein. My favorite is the porterhouse...I can finish every last bite all by myself. The bf on the other hand claims their prime rib is the best he's had. Make reservations. They get busy even on weekdays!
(5)KT A.
Food is really good. Will be back when I am in the area.
(4)Michelle B.
I LOVE going to Wildfire. Everything I've tried has been delicious and the martini's are excellent. I actually don't eat a ton of steak so my favorites on the menu are: - Chopped Salad: It's SO good. The small portion is huge, you won't be able to eat it all. I can't even imagine how big the 'large' is - Veggie burger: I got this last time and it is the best veggie burger I've ever had. Ever. My husband always gets the filet or petite filet with mashed potatoes and raves about how delicious they are. They have a small patio that is very nice to sit on during summer. I have tried the martini sampler which is a great way to try 4 of their drinks. The Stormy Night martini is excellent.
(5)Kevin A.
Scallops wrapped with bacon. Wood roasted mushrooms. Die for it
(4)Apara W.
Update: Bumping up from 1 star to 4 stars- The manager Sarah went out of the way tonight to make sure everything was perfect. We did have a different server- Atilla( I think that was his name). I also got a call from the General Manager- he was extremely understanding and was patient with my concerns. I think one of the best GMs I have talked to in a long time. 5 stars for the management. Anyways, I had reservations for tonight- food takes about an hour to come, I found the lady making reservations on phone to be a little snappy but whatever. Super busy on weekends. Menu obviously is still limited for vegetarians. I recommend making reservations, asking for the server Atilla and going on a week night.
(4)Ashley S.
My husband and I visited for our anniversary and were completely underwhelmed. We had heard rave reviews about this place, so we had high expectations. It smelled very smoky and it was freezing and very loud inside. Lots of screaming children for a supposedly nice date restaurant. The decor seemed cheesy to us. It seems like the kind of place you take your grandma on her birthday and she would find it very swanky! We considered leaving while we were waiting to be seated, but wanted to give the food a try. We split the oven baked pretzel appetizer which was fine but forgettable. We both got the Bison burger which was not only tough and very gamey tasting, but also pretty pink for medium well. It was served on an onion bun and smothered with onion marmalade (yes, it turned out to be as unappetizing as it sounds!) As my husband put it "I was having a good time...until our food came." Not a good sign in a restaurant! We won't be back.
(2)Nichole W.
This was the start of a very special evening for us. We planned a surprise birthday party for our father and started off here. Our server, Vidmas, was the star of our experience. He was attentive, personable and and knowledgeable. All of us ordered a different steak and side option. Our food was cooked perfectly and came out pretty quickly considering it was a Saturday night with a full restaurant. The quality of our cocktails, service and steaks really put this place back on the map for me. If they have the malted milk ball creme brulee, it is a must try.
(5)Kelli Ann L.
Yeah - I know....everyone LOVES Wildfire.....not me. Not my hubby. Even some friends texted me the other night about being served CHILLED red wine....eeewww! So - went there for a dinner.....had to send the steak back 2 times - first time it was burnt to a crisp (medium rare was the order)....2nd time - strange "crusts" just fell on the side of the plate and were not what I had ordered.....hubby's meal was not great either - steak was chewy...... Emailed the restaurant....received a certificate to go back.....we did.....joy...not. Steaks were both chewy and stringy...and I had to use a steak knife to even cut my Broccoli - not good. Ok - the salad was decent..... This past December....went for a lunch with my hubby and a few people....they finally cooked the steaks correctly...the issue is - they are just not that great of cuts of steak. Maybe they buy in bulk.....maybe they use some off brand of meat...I don't know - the wine selection was mediocre and overpriced....service was lacking....so....eh. I have tried...3 times...will not be going back.
(1)Sanjay P.
Great Ambiance, good food and excellent service. You can not ask for more. It's an expensive restaurant. But you get what you pay. Waitress introduced herself and talked abt daily special and explained the dishes with patient. she gave us our space and got our drinks as ordered. Good practice. Now comes the food topic Jumbo Shrimp : it was just OK. I expected more. Not bad. Lamb Chops : It was excellent...medium done, fresh, exactly the way I wanted, It is tastier that Afghan Lamb Kabobs. I love it. One of the best I have had. Creme Brulee : Very soft, creamy and sweet. More sweet to my liking. But very tasty. Overall pleasant experience.
(4)Dan G.
We came here with a group of five. My lady's, old lady, had a Lettuce Entertain You giftcard and offered to pay. How could you say no a free steak dinner? She invited my folks and her mother as well. This scared me of course, my father, the chef, isn't the best person to bring to a steakhouse. So I kept my fingers crossed, that his food would come out right and his steak be cooked to the right temp. We started with some drinks, I got well mixed old fashion, and ordered the baked goat cheese and calamari as appetizers. I was surprised on how good the calamari was. It was cooked perfectly not to chewy and fried just enough. The goat cheese was good to but come on, its delicious goat cheese, of course it was good. For my entree I ordered the bone in ribeye, I asked for it without the "char-crust", no need to do that to a fine steak. For a side I had the potato au gratin. The steak was cooked to a perfect medium-rare. A delicious steak no doubt, there is something about getting a bone-in steak that makes it so freakin' tasty. The potato was good but nothing to write home about. That was my steak, and it was dang good. But my father's, that was a different story. He ordered the strip steak, medium rare with roasted veggies. When it came out the steak was cooked to medium and instead of roasted veggies it was charred veggies. Now some people would over look this and eat. But him, no, he let the waiter know in a somewhat loud manner. The server said they would take care of it immediately and get his manager. The manager came over quickly and agreed with my father that the steak was overdone and the veggies burnt. He said he would comp the meal and fire up a new steak for him. My dad said no to that and didn't want to wait for the steak but wanted a side of fries. I give major props to the manager for defusing the situation. Once my pop knew the steak was free he got much happier. Also, he ate the entire steak no problem and finished the fries. Overall, besides the snafu, it was a pleasant and tasty experience. Good food and drinks, service that believes, 'the customer is always right," and a very relaxed setting. Perfect for special occasions or the occasional steak fix.
(4)Sarah G.
I've been a patron of Wildfire for over ten years, and also was a server there during the late 1990's. The last couple of visits to Wildfire have been ok, but not great. However this last visit was the worst experience I've had. Service was ok, not wonderful, the server was slightly disheveled, he was confused about what menu was available to us (lunch or dinner). The restaurant was out of several items such as the key ime pie and double stuffed potatoes. My biggest complaint is that the quality of food has declined significantly. It is obvious that they have begun purchasing lesser quality food, pre-cooking items & heating them up instead of preparing them fresh. Pretty disappointing.
(2)Robert P.
Great food and atmosphere but kind of pricey.
(4)Jeffrey S.
Last night was my second time at Wildfire and it certainly did not disappoint. The service was great, timely and very courteous. Refills came before I had to ask, and the food was magnificent. I had the New York Strip with Parmesan crust and it was so good, it just about melted in my mouth. Though the parking lot was full, they were still able to seat my party of two right away.
(5)Courtney S.
Amazing Food, Awesome Dessert, Great Atmosphere and Wonderful Service! We will be back
(5)Keith S.
I wanted to go someplace nice for our wedding anniversary and I knew that my wife enjoyed Wildfire and we hadn't been there in a while. I had made a reservation, but I wasn't sure if we'd be able to get in since we saw people waiting outside when we got there. To my relief we were seated instantly. We both ordered sodas because my wife is pregnant and I'm driving, but our waiter didn't blink an eye at that fact. He gave us the specials and got us our drinks. We ordered the mussels for our appetizer, and they were some of the best I've ever had. There wasn't any crunch to them, and they came apart from the shell easily. I ordered the NY Strip with the Parmesan crust, and my wife ordered the trio with a side of cream spinach. I usually order food medium well, but I ordered my steak medium because I know that steak places like this know how to make a medium steak properly. It was cooked to perfection with just the right amount of browning and juices. Usually I cut off any fat there might be on any meet, but I didn't have to with this steak. Each of my wife's trio tasted great as well. Both of our meals included a side as well, which is nice compared to places where each side is extra. We ordered dessert and there were plenty of choices to choose from. I ordered the chocolate chip cookie sundae while my wife ordered the key lime pie. Both were generous and delectable. The price of the meal was very reasonable. I was actually happily surprised at the amount of the bill. If you are at this location, ask if Stanford is available to be your waiter. I was incredibly impressed with his attentiveness. He asked us how we were doing without being annoying, brought us drink refills much earlier than expected, and definitely knew the menu and had excellent recommendations.
(5)G E.
Excellent food, nice atmosphere can not go wrong with there menu choices. The steaks, chicken, burgers are my favorites. Expect a wait time and a healthy bill.
(5)Jean D.
This place is ALWAYS crowded. Even with a reservation you usually end up waiting about 20 minutes before you get seated and once you sit down it is so loud you can't hear the people @ your table unless you are almost shouting @ them unless you are lucky enough to get a booth. I understand the reason why it is so busy is because it is near Woodfield Mall and the food is pretty decent but when I go out to eat and pay the prices that they charge here I want to be able to enjoy the company of the people I am with. That to me is impossible if I can hear everyone's conversations other then the one I'm trying to have.
(3)Amy W.
Food was good, but pumpkin pie needs work! Very bland!
(3)Amanda C.
SCALLLLLLLLLOPS. Wait, did I say scallops? YEAH, I DID, AND THEY WERE INSANELY AWESOME. The only reason they didn't get 5 stars? I DEFINITELY could have had two plates of them. Come on, Wildfire... gimme more scallops next time, k?
(4)Kevin S.
Wildfire is always a safe bet for great food and a nice environment. Steaks are always cooked to perfection and are delicious but my favorite items here are the chopped salad and the "Basil Hayden's Bourbon Tenderloin Tips" (yes I had to look it up because I forgot what it's called). I'm a huge fan of this place but since it's not exactly a budget restaurant I don't come here as often as I'd like.
(4)Shailesh J.
I love the ambiance and decor at Wildfire This is the second time I am coming to wildfire.. Earlier I had been to wild fire Lincolnshire and it was an average experience..I generally love the corn cakes they serve during lunch ... and i though i would get the same for dinner ... well for dinner they serve bread...I reached during happy hours to try half price appetizers after 9.00 pm....I got seated in the regular area and was then moved to bar area after ordering appetizers as the specials are only available at bar side area ... We ordered oven roasted crab cakes (was quite good ) lobster crusted rack of shrimp ( was average) roasted sea scallop skewers...( awesome.......would love to visit again to try the same)... chicken sausage pizza (average infact it was something different ain't sure whether it was the crust that was different ..but pizza was a tad below average )... overall a good place to visit... Would definately visit again during happy hours...wish they had a few more televisions in the bar area... No comments on dinner entrees as I didn't try any ....
(3)Kirsten T.
The food was excellent, service was poor. I expect far better service when having dinner for 2 and it costs over $100. Call me picky, but I do not expect to waive down my waitress to get another drink. There are far better dining experiences in the area with much better service and the food is just as good.
(3)Tasha A.
3 stars because Wildfire wasn't as great as I thought it was going to be. I was actually a bit disappointed. Because I was traveling alone that week, I sat at the bar. The service was only mediocre, I ordered a petite filet & it was only alright. The one thing I did really enjoy though was the Key Lime Pie martini. If I'm back in the Schaumburg area, I'll give Wildfire another try and update this review, but 3 stars for now.
(3)Brent W.
Came here on a Monday night, post work. Hadn't been to this particular Wildfire but it's a carbon copy of all the others and that's a good thing imo. I really like the atmo at WF's as they are dark and clubby with nice lighting and comfy seating, and even though they are always bustling with activity, with an open kitchen in the back, the noise level is subdued due to excellent acoustics. Another great thing about Wildfire is they always have some solid specials, and if you are in the mood to just snack, take advantage of their 1/2 price apps which go til 6p. Monday's also come with 1/2 price bottles of wine and we chose an excellent Malbec for 22$. Awesome longtime Vet server "?" (can't recall her name but she was insanely well informed and loved her job) recommended a bunch of things....one we went with were the Horseradish encrusted Oysters which were amaze. She, wanting a salad chose the famed WF Chopped, also delicious and completely delivered. I chose the Steak Sandwich that actually didn't look particularly great to the eye (it was a fairly thin cut and even though ordered Med Rare looked more Med/Med Well...the reality was it didn't matter. It was a very tender cut of tenderloin which melted in your mouth, excellent flavor all around with a pesto sauce, arugala, red onion and mozzarella on a toasted ciabatta. I subbed creamed spinach for fries which was good, not off the charts good but tasty all the same. Rounded out the meal with one of their Chocolate Mousse Oreo desserts which was a perfect ending to a great meal.
(4)Nick L.
Having been to pretty all the Wildfire's in the Chicagoland area - it's hard to pick and choose between them. They are all good and I'm happy to make the trip. The time I remember most here was a gathering of friends, some of which had not seen each other for over a year. It was a fun evening. We made a reservation and got a private room towards the back. That was a nice surprise, made me look like I had some pull at this establishment (I made the reservation - which was quick and painless) which was hilarious. The service was just as good, if not better, like having your wait staff. The chopped salad is always popular with the gang and this time was no different. My wife had the prime rib and myself the ribeye and they were cooked/seared perfectly to order. Can't stress how important that is. The sides were also great. So why only 4 stars....? Well, we were all catching up and at the end of the meal the waiter kept coming in expecting us to be gone or something. I think it was late enough that they weren't going to be seating any more people in the room after us. This happened a few times which was a bit off putting. On the way out, it felt like a walk of shame as a few of the other waiters were loitering around outside. No need for that I don't think but the food and company and service was good till then and that was the majority of the evening!
(4)Cindy O.
I had the crusted rib eye ordered 'medium plus' and it was cooked just right. Tender, juicy. The roasted vege side and the gratin potatoes were okay. Not too expensive and the service was attentive. Went with a group and I think everyone enjoyed their meal. Would go back again when in town.
(4)Bill D.
I was surprised the NY Strip side my porterhouse was a little tough. Not tough enough to send back, but I expected it to be more tender.
(2)Dj Nightwolf ..
I was just here, and I totally agree with Amanda C. The scallops are insanely awesome. So awesome that you'll forget about your date... Ok, well, not that awesome, but you get the idea. In addition to awesome scallops, their filet is also awesome. I'm pretty darn sure that any steak you get here is also prepared & cooked to delicious perfection. I also recommend getting the wine flights and martini flights. Yes, we had both... don't judge us. Anyway, I'm definitely diggin the old school look of this place. FYI, it can get a bit noisy, but that's expected when you have great food, service, and drinks. This is definitely a good spot for a dinner date in the suburbs. I can't wait to come back for more awesomeness. ;-) Holla!!!â„¢
(4)Pat M.
My wife and I have been to a Wildfire several times for date nights and special occasions. Our most recent visit was spectacular. The service was good (as always) and the food was amazing. They have a very nice wine list. My wife had a crusted filet which she said was vey good. I had a dry aged strip steak. First time I had ever had one and it was amazing. It was cooked perfectly. Slight char on the outside and still cooked to perfection. I definitely recommend Wild Fire anytime your looking for a nice steak house for a special occasion.
(5)Roberta H.
Wow! What happened to Wildfire? We had a family celebration for my daughter's Graduation at the restaurant, and would have been better served staying home. Service was slow, inattentive and in fact, had to be summoned for us because she was too busy chatting with her co-workers to notice we needed something. My Father's plate was removed while he was still eating it; my drink was taken away and I was never offered another (it was just Club Soda, so it wasn't like I was hammered). The biggest insult, however, was that THREE of our five entrees had to be sent back because they were either incorrect or under-cooked. No apology or explantion was given - the plates were just dropped back on the table. I've dined at both the Schaumburg and the Lincolnshire locations, and have never, ever had such a disappointing experience. I would most certainly NOT recomment this restaurant - especially if you are planning a special celebration. Such a huge disappointment!
(1)Colleen D.
We enjoyed this place so much that we actually went there twice during our Chicago trip, so I can review both lunch and dinner :) The main reason we picked the place was because it has a gluten free menu. I will start off by saying, I love a place that brings out gluten free bread to snack on while waiting for a meal. And super kudos to the waitress who saw hubby's GF menu from across the room and already put in an order for the bread before she even came over. And that GF bun was actually really good. The ambiance was really nice too. We sat in the bar area for a lunch meal and then in the regular dining room for dinner. Both spots were nice. The food was really good, especially the GF options. The GF pizza crust was a bit cracker-like, although I prefer this to the soggy consistency you sometimes get. Hubby said that the turkey burger was also very good. The Frank Sinatra Martini was yummy too. When in the area, we will return.
(4)Nicole M.
Went to wildfire for my boyfriends birthday dinner, this time with reservations and it was still yummy! We got the calamari appetizer, which was good. He got a beer, I got a key lime pie martini... Umm delish!!! I of course got the NY strip with baked potato crust and he got the prime rib and a huge baked potato. He said that had the be the best prime rib hes had, So I stole a bite and it was pretty darn good! I love going to Wildfire for a nice meal with a not over the top price!
(4)Noelia G.
My husband, son, MIL and I went here for dinner. We've been here a couple of times and it doesn't get old. Appetizers: Chicken & Portobello Mushroom Skewers, Roasted Sea Scallop Skewers and Crab Crusted Stuffed Shrimp. The crab crusted stuffed shrimp was not that good, so I don't think we'll be ordering that again. Entree: New York Strip w/Parmesan crust, New York Strip w/Horseradish crust, Filet Mignon and Angus Burger. Dessert was Chocolate Pretzel Ice Cream Sundae and Coconut Banana Cream Pie. Delicious!!! I would highly recommend a reservation as we went on a Saturday w/reservation and other customers were given a 3 hour wait.
(5)Benson Y.
I walked into Wildfire expecting a typical "Applebee's" type set up. I had heard about it from a friend as a good place to eat, but no further details than that. When I walked in, I suddenly felt like I should have been wearing a full suit along with a fedora. The inside is beautiful, with its design reminiscent of what Hollywood would create as the backdrop for a gangster scene in a classic gangland flick. Even the signs that were spread out in the restaurant had a font that resembled something out of that era, with bold, thick letters and thin lines accentuating the edges. The front has the bar and a casual seating area. The main area of the restaurant is divided into two sides, one with lots of smaller tables and another with a large, long table. Off to the sides I saw a couple rooms that looked like private dining rooms. It's a really impressive set up and I drank it in with my eyes as we were taken to our table. As part of dinner, two types of bread were presented at the table. The first was an onion loaf and the other was a raisin bread. Both were wonderfully warm and tasty. I was not super hungry that night, so I ordered two appetizers and a side salad. The first appetizer was a dish of mussels with an herb butter sauce. The second was a horseradish crusted clam dish. Both were succulent and tasty. The herb butter sauce was really nice. It was warm with a great combination of herb flavor and butter, none overwhelming the other. The crust on the clams was really tasty but not bitter which some horseradish dishes can become. My side salad was spinach with bacon, nuts, shredded radishes with a wonderful warm mustard dressing. Service was quick and efficient. The waitress seemed really matter of fact, with no chit chat or small talk. She was friendly enough, and the place was packed so my guess is that she was racing to get through her tables. She wasn't rude in any way however and our food came much faster than I expected. I have to say that the portions were also much larger than I expected. I was thinking tiny appetizer sizes, but the mussel dish easily had a dozen pieces and the clam dish had about six. For dessert, I chose the pumpkin pie. It was really good. Not the best I've ever had, but very tasty with a nice thick layer of cream and candied walnuts. For the price, atmosphere and delicious food Wildfire is definitely worth a visit. I actually hope to go back the next time I'm in the Chicago area and take some pictures too!
(4)Barbara S.
After reading some great reviews, I decided to try out this steakhouse since a friend and I were in serious need of brain food and for me that is always steak or fish. Went here on a Sunday at noon and was seated right away. The server was quick and efficient. The cornbread was amazingly yum! I started with the French onion soup which was nice but nothing great. I followed the so-so. Soup with a tenderloin steak sand-which that was very disappointing, it was not tender at all. My experience may be skewed by what I chose. The decor is beautiful and very old-school steakhouse, if only the food was up to par.
(2)Connie C.
I went to a family birthday party here last night in there private room that held 30 guests and where extremely satisfied! The service, the planned menu of appetizers, dinner course of filet mignon,salmon, and chicken on bone, double baked potato and broccoli was to die for. One of the main reasons we held the party there was due to there consistency of there food meaning... every time you dine there you never have a bad meal, or poor service. our family dines out ALLOT and Wildfire is one of our favorites restaurant's that is why we picked the event to be held there. We knew none of the guests would be disappointed with there meal or dining experience. The dessert we had was a triple chocolate cake and fruit crisp plate there was so much food that today I' am still stuffed. So if you want to book an event and have a great time with outstanding food and service I highly recommend Wildfire in schaumburg. The only reason I did not give it a 5 star rating is like all RESTAURANTS when they deliver your food its ALWAYS room temp . I happen to like me food very warm like you got it right out of the oven.Perhaps one day all restaurant's will deliver hot food to your table! here's hoping.
(4)Doug H.
Good restaurant. Food was good, but not amazing. Good service. Fair prices for a quality sit-down restaurant. I would come here again.
(4)Jeff P.
Every time I come here...I'm blown away. The decor is fantastic with a twenties-style supper club them. the coffee-rubbed buffalo filet is awesome. The drinks are great. The sides, delicious. What a great place. Average blueberry pie.
(5)Lola K P.
This is the only one of the chain we've visited so far, and it's a really nicely appointed old-school cigar-clubby feeling kinda place - all dark oak and plump booths. A tiny bit like S.F.'s Joe DiMaggio's, at least in the main room - I didn't like the overflow room as much. It's very nice and upscale for the area, enough to maybe count as a kinda special-date place if you can't get into the City. We've visited several times, and I remember thinking that the food wasn't consistent, but can't rack my brain right now for examples. To top it off, I could've sworn I had pictures from at least some of the visits, and can't find those either. I do remember a few dishes I liked there: Coconut Shrimp, Prime Rib, Filet Mignon. I vaguely remember not liking the rice side so much, bit mushy and oversalted. So if nothing's particularly memorable, I'm guessing this sounds more like a 3 star rating, but I'm bumping it up cause I like the restaurant in general, it's upscale for this area, and on Mondays all the wines are half-off, and a definite value then.
(4)Dawn D.
Jam packed for a Sunday night. 10 minute wait with a reservation, but service was prompt once we were seated. I had the filet cooked medium, and it was cooked exactly right. For $25, it had a little bit more fat than it should have but was still delicious. It is not the best I have ever had, that filet is at the Farmstead in Cedarburg, WI, but I really enjoyed it. The potatoes were excellent, get the twice-baked potato if you go it is massive and delicious, almost a meal itself. The apple pie is also massive and really tasty. Be prepared to spend, it is really expensive but a nice experience for a special occasion or if you happen upon a gift card.
(4)Justin D.
Came in for a late dinner on a travel day. Wildfire sounded like a good choice close to the hotel. This is one of those classy chain owned restaurants but I can't complain about anything other than that. Service and food were excellent. I had the Beet and Goat Cheese Salad (side) and the Braised Short Rib Ravioli with a glass of Zin. The Beet and Goat Cheese salad was about as good as a side salad could be. The side portion is perfect for one person. If you get the small portion it is supposed to be big enough to feed about 3 people. Very fresh goat cheese and tender beets covered in almonds. Very tasty. The Braised Short Rib Ravioli was incredible. Served in a broth with chopped carrots and celery the starter is 3 satisfying jumbo ravioli. Each bite was filled with tender and delicious short rib meat and topped with a lite covering of mozzarella cheese. I wasn't able to eat a full meal here but the starter and salad alone put me at 3 stars. If I ever get the chance again I will update. There is no doubt I can get another star or two out for Wildfire.
(3)Meagan G.
As someone coming from an area with some of the freshest seafood out there, it's a bit unfair to judge a steak place on their fish, but I don't eat steak and chicken seemed boring. Instead, I opted for the cedar plank salmon and was pleasantly surprised. The teriyaki sauce was a bit over bearing, but the salmon was well cooked. I have a feeling most people don't order it here though. The broccoli side was a bit odd. It was basically a head of broccoli on a plate with some butter melted down over the top. Not spectacular, and I have a feeling the mashed potatoes all of my co-workers ordered were much better. Dessert options were great - homemade ice cream sandwich, banana creme pie and a fresh baked chocolate chip/pecan cookie with ice cream. Each portion would have been enough for the table to share, but we splurged - it was an expense account dinner afterall. Overall, it's probably best to order steak and dessert here, but avoid the seafood. The chicken looked tasty as well and may be worth a shot.
(3)L M.
My husband and I went here for a last-nice-dinner-before-the-baby-arrives and had a good time. At 7:00pm on a Friday night they were packed, but with reservations we were seated right away. We had to wait a bit, at first, for our waiter to give us attention, but after the food arrived he did a fine job. To start we had the crab crusted stuffed shrimp. They were good, but I'd recommend not using the lemon wedge they provide. It actually takes away from the crab and shrimp taste. We then each had the shrimp-and-crab bisque (who can get enough of shrimp and crab?). It was really tasty, with plenty of seafood. For dinner my husband ordered the 16 oz. prime rib, medium rare. There was more than enough for the two of us to share. It was perfectly cooked, juicy and tender. I had the ribeye medallions al forno, and by far, this was the star of the meal. The medallions themselves, the parmesan stuffing, and the jus were delectable. I loved the mushroom cap accompaniment. I would go back for that out of everything we had. We both ordered the au gratin potatoes for our sides and they were soo creamy and cheesy, super yummy. For dessert we had a dessert sampler consisting of the key lime pie, a peanut butter chocolate pie, and an ice cream cookie. Oh, yeah. This pregnant lady was very pleased by her overall experience!
(4)Marcus P.
I do NOT give 5 stars often, but Wildfire is definitely one of my favorite restaurants. Upscale and somewhat conservative (dark oak, stone and brass appointments--like a gentlemen's cigar-bar sans the cigars); without being overly-stuffy or Republican feeling. This place is a great diversion from all the swanky, pseudo-uber-sexy-nouveau-riche restaurants that are popping up on every corner. The staff acts like they are stock-option invested in the place--very gracious, very attentive...very nice. The drinks are to die for! I've had everything from Cosmos and Apple Martinis to Manhattan and Old-Fashions, and I've never been disappointed. What I've had that made me a permanent fan, however: shrimp & crab bisque, the calamari, the long island duck and the spit roasted turkey. Incredible! But the reason I go, the reason I still remember Wildfire even after I've moved and have lived in D.C. for nearly five years? The Surf and Turf--a filet mignon and a crab crusted lobster tail. Let me stop...let me stop...I'm getting vaklempt. Excuse me...talk amongst yourselves...I'll give you a topic: it's possible to lead a cow up stairs, but not down stairs. Discuss.
(5)Ashley C.
The Good: + They sat us as soon as we got there for our reservation. + Excellent, cooked-to-order Filet. + Very nice lobster tail as part of the surf + turf. + The chocolate cake for my friend's birthday that came out with a candle. The Okay/Bad: - The shrimp and crab bisque - it was good but nothing to write home about. - Creamed spinach - not good. - I hate when restaurants create a fake wait. During our dinner, there were plenty of tables available and no one was seated there during our dinner. Yet, somehow there was a 2 hour wait. - My biggest complaint is the Service. Our waitress was just cold. I know that they sometimes have to card for wine, etc, but at a lot of nice places they don't or at the very least are polite. We ordered martinis and she demanded that she see our ID and spent time looking at it. Yet, she failed to mention my friend's birthday until we said something. She responded, "oh yes, I guess I saw that." I was so pissed that I even said normally nice places don't do that. That started me off wrong - and she didn't even give anyone else in her section near us a hassle. WTF?! She just wasn't nice or friendly at all. She also never came by and asked if we wanted another drink or anything else. At a nice restaurant, you need to have good service. Hence, deducting a star for that. I'd like to try the one in Chicago, but one of the better options out by Woodfield.
(3)David W.
What's not to like? My kind of place, this rest'raunt is (sung to the tune of "My Kind Of Town, Chicago Is"). A pleasant, festive atmosphere, spacious and comfortable inside, attentive and knowledgeable waitstaff. Prices were comparable to better Dallas-area restaurants. Valet service was advertised, but my party found a spot in the back. The menu and winelist were impressive. I had the Prime Rib, which was prepared to perfection. My side dish, potatoes au gratin was very tasty, but the portion was quite small - I could have wished for more. The bar service was really good - my Beefeater martini was perfect. We were comfortably able to find room for dessert. What I had wanted was sold out :( but the substitute, creme brulee, was admittedly delicious. Next time I visit the area I intend to return and try more yummy offerings.
(4)Nana G.
I've been to Wildfire a few times before with friends and family. Food was really good, service was alright and it was overall pleasant. So my husband and I decided to go there for our first wedding anniversary dinner last month. We made a reservation and were all dressed up for our special occasion. We got there and it was busy as usual. We told them we had a reservation and were given a pager and waited for our table to be ready. So we waited, and waited...and waited some more. People who arrived AFTER us, and it seemed like they didn't have a reservation either, were being seated before us. And we were standing right in front of the hostesses the whole time. 20 minutes had gone by and my husband went up to the hostesses and asked when our table would be ready. They acted so surprised and was like oh, you're coming right up. Coincidence? Doubtful. A mistake? Maaaaaaybe. But we were standing right in front of them, in plain view, the whole time. Was it because my husband and I looked too young? Who knows. Whatever it was, it ruined the mood for us. When they were finally ready to seat us, they brought us to a booth in the bar area. It was lame. We were one of the most dressed up customers and they decided to sit us in the bar area. It pretty much ruined our mood for our anniversary dinner. Our waiter was alright, and the food was good as usual. I had the filet mignon wellington and my husband had the NY strip. Those were the only high points for the whole night. That wasn't enough, however, to make us forget the the bad start to our dinner. My husband and I would not come again, unless we just wanted to come in for some good steak and not care about the service.
(2)Alefiyah M.
My husband and I got the braised beef tip ravioli, chopped salad, and mini bison burger trio. The ravioli was delicious - pasta tasted fresh and beef and sauce were so good. My husband loved the salad. He's usually not a fan of vinaigrettes, but this one was delicious and not overpowering. The burgers were alright, a little dry, but flavorful. Our order took a while to come out because my burgers were burned and had to be remade. The manager came out and apologized and took the appetizer off our bill. After the meal, our waitress came out with two complimentary desserts to apologize for the meal delay, a flourless chocolate cake and vanilla ice cream with a berry sauce. Neither of us like chocolate too much, so didn't eat much of the cake, but ice cream was good. Chocolate lovers would adore the cake. Our meal and service were both amazing and we hope to be back soon.
(5)Nick M.
Stop Seven: New beginnings You have redeemed yourself Wildfire, better food, better service, and a nice "see you later" before I left. I knew you had it in you! I kind of like the lunch menu better anyways.
(4)Scott W.
Came here on a Saturday evening and it was packed. Definitely remember to make reservations. The parking lot was completely full so we utilized the valet parking. Inside the restaurant has an upscale feel. I really enjoyed the prime rib. It was prepared perfectly. Save room for dessert as well. They are huge.
(4)Anna K.
Usual fail-safe steakhouse after a long day of shopping in the ever so popular woodfield shopping district. A and I have a tendency to skim the menu and order on a whim whatever that sounds good and the Past 2 times have been surprisingly tasteful. Our favorite item thus far has been the cobb salad. something about the dressing makes this one better than most cobb salads plus since it's portioned as a shared item, there is plenty of greens, bacon bits, and egg to be consumed between us two. Starter onion and rye breads with a bowl of crab and shrimp bisque is always a good option and for the main entrees, filet mignon with lobster tail or the chicken and bbq ribs combo are always good choices. The service is consistently good with nice hostesses who will talk to you with a smile always.
(3)Kelly O.
I truly have never had anything but a fantastic experience here. The service is wonderful- attentive but not intrusive. The food is perfection. The dirty martinis are AMAZING- it's made perfect every time, which is somewhat of a challenge at other restaurants, which disturbs me to no end. Great bar area where you can eat and hang out. Huge dining room with plenty of private dining tables available. I just honestly can't say a bad thing about this place.
(5)Charles J.
I've had the pleasure of eating at Wildfire several times, usually at the Schaumburg location but also have eaten at the downtown location a couple of times too. This review pertains to Schaumburg. Consistency is probably the one word that comes to mind. Consistently VERY good. I usually always get the Filet Mignon when there and they have always cooked it exactly as I've ordered. Another favorite of mine is their Chopped Salad. OMG it's the best salad I've ever eaten, anywhere! The servers I've been fortunate enough to get have all been very pleasant, friendly and attentive. Frankly, I don't think you can go wrong with Wildfire. Make a reservation well in advance because it's obvious from the crowds, plenty of others believe as I do.
(4)Fritzie H.
They get five stars based solely on food but when you weigh in the experience, they get a zero. I'll be fair and give them two. The filet mignon is great. The chopped salad is amazing. The desserts are...just try the apple pie skillet and you'll understand. I've been here for company outings and the wait staff is nice, polite and friendly but the management is quite the opposite. We had our own room and about an hour before our time was up I felt as if they were trying to clear us out. We were full and wanted to get our bonding on because that's what these outings are for but that wasn't possible when you feel rushed. So as much as I liked their food, I will not be returning.
(2)Tank M.
Good food. Nothing spectacular. I really don't understand the hype for this place. There are many places I would choose to go to before I landed here ever again.
(3)H H.
2 words; beef tenderloin. Everything I had (exception of lemon chicken) was good. The one dish that stood out was the beef tenderlion. Grilled vegetables were very good. Stuffed potato skins okay. Beef tenderloin amazing. Did I mention that? Chocolate cake is always good, but the berry cobbler was a surprisingly awesome dessert!
(4)Tara M.
Okay, admittedly I'm so far out of the loop because we're one of the last couples in the Chicago area to try Wildfire, not that we hadn't heard of it, we're just cheap so expensive dinners don't happen often. What kind of restaurant did I think I was going to? I don't know, but I expected it all to be top-notch, top-shelf, superior... because that's what everyone tells me. Walk in, 6:15, have 6:30 reservations and they seat us right away, all the way on the other side of the restaurant, but in a cozy spot. Good start. Water hits the table, server comes and discusses specials, takes drink order. Okay, we order, I order petite filet, well (oh, shut up! I order well done meat all the time, it is not wrong to order red meat... cooked!). Husband ordered Char Crusted Rib Eye, Medium Rare (because he's a canibal, that's the only reason to require so much blood in your meat... or you're a vampire! -ooh, maybe that would explain those bite marks on my neck....). Both of us ordered a salad... Salads: Not sure about this hearts of palm thing... the salads were okay. Balsamic Vinigarette was great, according to husband. Thousand Island was that pink watery kind, it was kinda icky. Steaks: Husband's Rib Eye, he loved, perfectly cooked, great taste... no complaints. Petite Filet... well, they told me that it would be buterflied because it was to be well, not sure what they mean because there was no essence of butterflying to my meat, but then again it was also served to me Medium... back to the kitchen, give it some fire... ta-da! Well done, and a good cut of meat. Yum-yum! Desert: Husband ordered the key lime pie and I ordered the apple pie w/caramel and ice cream... key lime was not the best, but it's a steak place, not a pie place (an husband's affinity for blood may have skewed his tastebuds). Apple pie was great, but too much for one person! While we were eating desert we overheard our server telling another table that many deserts could be odered as half... would have been nice to have been told that too, I'd have ordered half. So the service was really good, even if my meat wasn't fully-cooked the first time it hit our table. The food was good, aside from my salad being thoroughly unimpressive. I think Wildfire is a nice experience for the price, but thought that the ambiance would be more than it was. Oh, one last thing, and maybe this isn't something others review, but it's a big deal to me... restrooms! There is only one set of them, on one side of the restaurant and no easy way to get there from our seats, unless we wanted to use the kitchen run for the servers. Then the bathrooms were kinda weird, with an odd/funky trough sink and kind of unkept appearance. Not repulsive, but kind of icky... I don't know... it was a bit of an issue for me though. All in all a decent experience, we will likely go back with a group, and I'll just not use the restroom.
(5)Michael P.
Ive been here multiple times with my family. I like the place its good but i wouldnt come here with friends or by myself. too expensive. the mushroom pizza as the apetizer is the best mushroom pizza ive ever had. usually order the one of the steaks. i feel like they are similar to other restaurants that serve steaks. nothing special. good restaurant to go with family. Overall i feel there are better steakhouses
(3)Bryan W.
Just had an amazing dinner there. Between the two of us shared the stuffed mushrooms, spinach salad, pumpkin pie and filet Wellington. All of it was amazing and we had great service too
(5)Al M.
I need to preface this review with the fact that this was more about our waiter than it was the food. I have eaten at Wildfire in several locations and am usually pleased. I was not the host of the 8 people I was dining with last evening. This was a business dinner and we had a private room which is quite nice. I am not sure I ever heard or did not understand our waiters name. He had a strong accent which was difficult to comprehend. We were offered cocktails, at that time our host who is very knowledgeable of wine asked for the wine list. the waiter proceeded to condescend to our host, about how difficult the wine list was to understand and offered there house wine as an alternative. that set the tone for the rest of the evening. We eventually overlooked it, but the servers attitude was indifferent and less than friendly. At some point I would have spoken to the manager, but did not want to defect from our hosts evening. We will go back, the food is consistently good, and normally the service is better.
(3)Susanna M.
just left wildfire rest. in schaumburg. got take out. gluten free penne pasta with roasted veges. also, a spinach salad w/egg and bacon with warm dressing. first-the penne pasta was not aldente. over cooked. the mixed roasted veges, were beyond tender. more like baby food. just mush when held and squeezed in between fingers. it was a hot mess. it looked like a mushy jumble of red sauce and unidentifiable veges. obviously, everything was pre-cooked and then re-heated or dropped in boiling water to re-heat once more. the shaved radishes were very bitter! strange? because i eat radishes all the time and NEVER tasted that bitterness from a radish before? the managers excuse was that the brown rice pasta is normally like that since its gluten free. WRONG! i said, " i eat gluten free pasta all the time and its not like this. this is clearly overcooked. the manager was disinterested, tried to offer another menu choice at no cost. at that point of his disinterest and non-accountability, i declined such offer. i called the lincolnshire location-spoke to "nor" the manager there, she was kind enough to not make an excuse and not make me feel bad by complaining and called in a new order at the schaumburg location of a new menu choice. great save "nor!" i will be back to the schaumburg location because of "nor", but this time i will stick to what their know for....STEAKS!!! thank you-"nor!" just got back from wildfire with my "second" take out order at no cost. i received the fish that i believe was encrusted in a beautiful, crispy, crunchy, flavorful panko bread crumb! the fish is so flaky and tender. perfectly cooked! very fresh and tasty! breading as well is great and flavorful! the butter/garlic type aoli (did i spell that right?) is good too! great for dipping the fish in. green beans layered under the fish were tender and not over cooked.. i received a side of garlic spinach. and again, not over cooked. very tasty! nice garlic flavor. lastly-a toasted gluten free roll. very tasty and toasted perfecly!!!! im very, very satisfied! will go back again. but not for pasta. after all-their restaurant sign says, "WILDFIRE" STEAKS, CHOPS AND SEAFOOD. i think its best to stick with one of those three and not pasta. GREAT SAVE NOR! THANK YOU NOR FROM LINCOLNSHIRE. SINCERELY, SUSANNA.
(1)O H.
What am I missing here? All these reviews were so positive. Went to lunch on a weekday with a friend. Service was fine but the food was awful. The bread which should have been sweet ( cornbread ) was spicy, the shrimp was dry and over cooked. The rice ugh tasted like it was left over and the coconut pie had more whip cream then pie with a crust that couldn't be cut with a knife. This isn't my first time there but is it my last.
(1)Julie Y.
Never had a bad meal here. Always get the roasted scallop skewers, wildfire chopped salad with the dressing on the side, and sea scallops. which are always AMAZING!!!! Got the burger once and the salmon as well which were pretty good. The drinks are made well also and the service is always spectacular!
(5)Crystal K.
Just ate here for dinner and it was very yummy! The restaurant was very crowded, but the wait only ended up being 30 minutes long which wasn't bad (my bf's iphone kept me entertained). We were seated at a booth which was my favorite seating, the waiter filled our glasses right away and we were served a complimentary loaf of bread, which was a tad small. We started off with an appetizer; fried crispy calamari. The calarmi had a nice zest to it after squeezing a lemon all over, there were 2 different sauces; ranch and cocktail. After the appetizer, I ordered the homemade vegetarian burger. The bottom bread was a bit soggy, which was understandable. The pickle tasted like they tried to make it, tasted more like a cucumber. The fries were nice and crispy. Overall, I would come again
(4)Catia V.
Food was amazing and our server was absolutely a gem! She was friendly and attentive. We thoroughly enjoyed our experience
(4)Aletta J.
Pros: consistently good food, service and fantastic coconut pie Cons: noisy and feel pressured to leave on a busy night Faves: macadamia crusted fish, chops, filet three ways, chopped salad and the beef and blue chees salad. See you on my birthday!
(4)Sue T.
I've eaten at Wildfire in Schaumburg and Oak Brook several times. In general it's good, but this was the first time I tried it for lunch. I was pleased to see the variety of items on the lunch menu. Although a bit pricey for lunch, it's no worse than Weber Grill down the road, and has a lot more choices. It's better for a business lunch with a varied group of people. However, I'm giving it only two stars this time because the food didn't live up to the hype and price. Mea culpa - I ordered seafood in a non-seafood place. Coconut shrimp is a favorite. Unfortunately this dish consisted of a measly portion of six smallish shrimp. They were way overcooked -- chewy & dry. The dipping sauce didn't help as it was flat and too sweet. The side of broccoli was the basic steamed with butter thing. Companions at the table ordered a shrimp and pasta dish that was fairly average. The pumpkin bread pudding dessert didn't have much pumpkin flavor. I appreciated that the restaurant allowed us to order half portions of dessert, especially after I tasted it. If I'm going to spend the calories, I want it to be worth it. The service was friendly and efficient. Nice atmosphere too, but the total experience didn't justify the bill this time.
(2)Jay S.
I was totally caught by surprise at this place. I expected it to be good, but it totally blew my expectations out of the water. I rate this place very high because the service of trying to set up a large party was amazing. So, it was my cousin's birthday and last minute as I was traveling up from Champaign back to Schaumburg we decided to invite a bunch of close friends to have dinner. I have heard of Wildfire before, but never really tried it. Now setting up a fairly large dinner last minute can be very hectic for both the organizer and the restaurant. Mind you this was on a Friday night too. So I made calls to friends to see who would go, and then I called Wildfire to tell them how many. At first I had 14 people go, then later 18, and then finally 21. I called Wildfire 4 times to change how many people would be going, and they were still very polite and nice. Very rare to get that nowadays. The manager was very accommodating and understood and it just was excellent service on their part. Now actually serving 21 people on a Friday night can be very hard, but again the one poor waitress who had us was very nice, upbeat, and helpful. The food was terrific. I ordered calamari for an appetizer and the petite Prime Rib. For the price, it completely blew me away. I was stuffed, the food tasted great, and the service was top notch. In addition, the setting was very classy and high-end with dark wood furnishings and yellow dim lighting to set the mood of fine dining. I ate there again and ordered the lobster bisque and petite prime rib for lunch two weeks later. Again, the service was excellent.
(4)Brandie T.
The prime rib was great and the wait staff was good!! Definitely would return!!
(5)Jennifer I.
I think it's pretty hard not to like Wildfire. It's your basic non-threatening, easy atmosphere, everyone can find something to eat here kind of place. It reminds me of some of the nicer restaurants I went to as a kid, which all seemed to offer dim lighting, dark wood, and a big menu. We went here for Restaurant Week, and we each got something different - short ribs, salmon, and prime rib to be exact. We all were happy with what we ordered. Unlike some restaurants that participated in Restaurant Week, Wildfire offered more than a couple options. I'm tellin' ya, this place is all about variety. I have visited the downtown (Erie St.) location twice, and both times ordered the nightly special. Thursday's special is duck - I love duck. It's way hard for me not to order it...I see it and start obsessing. Everything else on the menu ceases to exist. And I quite enjoyed the duck at Wildfire. If anyone wants to go to Wildfire on a Thursday.....call me. Last night (Monday) I tried their fried chicken special. I started out with a spinach salad which was everything a spinach salad should be...lots of bacon and hard boiled egg crumbles, and that warm bacon dressing that makes me glad to be a carnivore. I love it when a salad has that effect on me. I like that Wildfire lets you order a small or side salad...I don't want a pre-dinner salad so big that it fills me up. Not when I have fried chicken on the way! Speaking of...the chicken was pretty good - I was expecting chicken on the bone, but they served 4 boneless fried chicken cutlets - like a chicken schnitzel. It was tasty and I am more than happy to inhale my leftovers, but it wasn't what I was expecting. The mac and cheese that came with it was delish, as was the key lime pie I ended my meal with. If I am ever at Wildfire on a Monday, I probably wouldn't get the fried chicken again, but it's not like there was anything wrong with it. Unless I was craving it, I'd just rather try something else. A word of warning re: the Schaumburg location - the parking lot is too small to accommodate the weekend dinner crowd. They have valet for a nominal fee (I think it was $4) but come on, free parking is one of the draws to suburban dining. We circled the lot for 10-15 minutes before catching someone pulling out. Sheesh.
(4)Emmanuel F.
We had a large party and we got a private room with a set menu, so didn't get to choose our own main courses. However, the salad and the mash potatoes were delicious. Oh yeah, and can't forget the key lime pie. Just the right amount of tartness and crumbling pie crust. I wouldn't mind going back to try some of the other main courses to see if there is something I would like better. And maybe some of the wine.
(4)John M.
We have been to Wildfire twice now. Each time the food was excellent. The last time we went there was 5 of us. The two loaves of onion bread they brought us was gone in minutes! 3 of us had the 8oz prime rib, 1 had the steak sandwich and 1 had the prime rib sandwich. Two sides of mac and cheese were ordered to split between us. Everyone was happy with their meal. We split 2 desserts. We got a small apple pie with ice cream and a sampler. The sampler had a small key lime pie, some of the snickers ice cream sandwich and a small piece of triple layer chocolate cake. I love key lime pie but wasn't thrilled with this one. My niece thought it tasted funny too. Everything else was great. We went early on a Sunday afternoon and it was still pretty full. I was able to find parking in the back of the lot, but for dinner you will probably have to use the valet as the lot is PACKED. It's only $5 so it's not that big of a deal. We will definitely be coming back again!
(5)Elizabeth T.
Went to Wildfire on a Friday night. Ho hum. Food - Average. Service - Average. Price - OVERpriced. 1) Good - Valet available but can find parking towards the back of the lot. 2) If you have a big party, they'll only seat you if all of you have arrived. 3) Good - Bread offered as soon as you sit down. 4) Average service. Touch & go. Sometimes they refilled our drinks ASAP, sometimes, we had to flag down a waiter/waitress for drinks & condiments. 5) Average bland food. Overpriced. I thought I was going to be blown away but I tasted better at a cheaper price. I had the teriyaki chicken. Huge portion but bland. You can choose a side (very small portion) and that's pretty much all you get. No veggies. Dessert (cookie w/ vanilla ice cream) was huge and very rich! Not exactly a "MUST GO". You can get better food somewhere else.
(2)Nicole L.
So it's been five years since I last ate at Wildfire but I was back recently for a farewell lunch for a coworker. I ordered the filet medallion duo where you choose your toppings for each 3 oz filet. I got the blue cheese and parmesan. Both were very tasty, but what was weird is I asked for my steak prepared medium and one of the filets was well done which made it not as tasty as the other. Overall, however, the steak was much better than the last time I ate here. The mashed potatoes, as always, were delicious. For dessert I shared the "ice cream sandwich" with a coworker which is really good - made with dense brownies for the outside and Snickers ice cream for the inside. Very filling. I still wouldn't come here on my own, I think, due to the price and the fact they never seem to prepare the steak as requested, but it's at least much better than five years ago.
(4)Mary B.
I go here probably once a month with my mom for martini flights! I think that is the greatest part of it! I've only been there once for an actual meal, which was just okay. But I went a long time ago for their dinner meal so maybe it's different now. Now whenever I go, my mom and I usually sit in the bar during happy hour and have martini flights and half off appetizers. The appetizers are really good. We always get the chicken and portabella mushroom skewer and the artichoke dip. Both are so amazing. We've also had the goat cheese appetizer too. Also nummy! The staff members are always very friendly too. We've had a girl there a few times and she always remembers us and chats with us about things. Really personable! If you like martini's, definitely hit it up for the flight if nothing else. They are really really good. My favorite is the raspberry martini and the stormy night. I'll have to try out their dinner food again too... but only if I have a gift card, it's pretty pricy during the regular hours which is why we hit up half off appetizers in the bar (4-6).
(4)Diane M.
This place has a nice romantic atmosphere. Our waitress was great and extremely attentive. I had scallops which were pretty good and another person in my party had steak which I swear he can't stop talking about. It was 3 mini steaks with 3 different sauces that you get to choose. They looked great but I didn't try them. The place is a little pricey but worth it. I will definitely be stopping by again the next time I'm in the Chicago area.
(5)David B.
prime rib, prime rib, prime rib. really good 4 star prime rib. i haven't had better prime rib, but im still looking so 4 stars.
(4)Meghan C.
I have lived in the Schaumburg area for a few years now and have finally had the pleasure of dining at Wildfire. From the street it never looks all that busy, but boy was I wrong. They were hoppin'! It pays to be patient when it comes to parking. Expect to drive around for at least 5-10 minutes for a parking spot, or just go with the valet, if you don't want to wait. It was about a 45 minute wait for the dining room, but we ate at the bar and had almost immediate service. Our waitress took a little bit longer than I expected to get the drinks and food, but I gave her the benefit of the doubt because it was super-busy. The wait for the food to come was about average, but totally worth the wait. The calamari was delectable, but the mussels not so much. They were a meaty, and the sauce was a bit thick. Some may like it, but it was not for me. My steak was perfect and was soooo tender. I was able to cut through it like butter. I had no room for dessert, but what our table neighbors had looked delicious, and I'm sure it was. I was a little disappointed that our waitress forgot my aunt's second glass of wine, but she made up for it by taking it off the bill, and giving it to us anyway. (I've waited tables before, so like I said before, we gave her benefit of the doubt). My advice to you would be to make reservations, don't eat the mussels, and save room for dessert.
(4)Carol K.
My husband and I have been known to "default" to Wildfire when we don't know where we want to eat. I believe this is because of the spot-on consistency of both their food and service. You know exactly what you're going to get when you eat here. Attentive, personal service, quality meats, LOTS of flavor. I am completely obsessed with their braised short rib plate - I've ordered it without even looking at the menu the last two times we visited. For once, I wish the portion was LARGER because I could eat 2 pounds of that short rib. My husband always goes for a fat steak with a crust (usually blue cheese) on top. The cheddar stuffed, twice-baked potato should not be missed. I also appreciate their variety of desserts - a little something for everyone, and you can even get half orders for people who just want a small bite of something sweet. Maybe the best part of Wildfire? You can make reservations online - even right here on the Yelp website! It's a no-brainer.
(4)Jacob D.
My wife and I decided to go to a steak house and Wildfire was one of the few open at the time (they open early compared to Sam and Harry's and other steakhouses in the area). I have never had a bad experience here although this is not my favorite steak place. I had the beef wellington and my wife had the petite fillet. The meat was prepared perfectly (as usual) and the wine was great! The crab stuffed mushroom caps were delicious, I definitely recommend ordering them as an appetizer! The place does not offer the same quality and taste of steak as Gibson's or Capital Grille but it's still a worthwhile stop when you want to have a great steak and enjoy yourself. The prices are not cheap but they are not expensive either. Expect to leave about $120-150 for two (with drinks / wine). Overall I believe Wildfire offers great food at great prices.
(5)Donna R.
BEST STEAKS EVER Always have a pleasant time here. Meat is always wonderfully prepared. Mashed potatoes are always delicous. Just go here :)
(5)Jamie M.
So let's just start off by saying I like Wildfire. It seems to be the kind of place that when vendors want to buy dinner, they choose a local Wildfire. Maybe it's because they are consistently good. I know I've been to 3 different ones and the food has been good. We chose Wildfire on a spur of the moment because the restaurant we were planning on must have had a fire - 3 trucks in front of the building and everyone outside. So we headed to Wildfire 3 blocks away. We got there are 815 on a Satruday night and were told a 30 minute wait was ahead of us. That is about what I would expect for no reservations, no call-ahead. We managed to grab a seat by the bar, which was packed with a mixture of folks waiting for tables and people eating at the bar. I got a Fat Tire on draft, Kelly got an iced tea, and Pam got a Bloody Mary, which she thought was excellent. Sure enough, the buzzer went off 28 minutes into our wait. They told us to grab our drink and follow them, and a bartender came to our table a couple minutes later to settle up. I threw 2 $20 bill in for a $34 tab, and I guess they just assumed I wanted to tip $6 on it. Have to admit I thought that was a little presumptuous, but I let it slide. Our waitress was super nice,and the fresh bread was delicious. Some sort of a mini onion load and a mini pumpernickel. Yum! I ordered a special of ribeye and scallops. The waitress pointed out it was a thin cut, and that was fine by me. Pam got the fillet wellington, and Kelly went with a chicken dish with an arugula salad on top of it. We also got a small Wildfire chop salad to split - holy crud the small could have fed 5-6 easy! Everything came out promptly, even given the place was packed. Families and couples all over and still it didn't seem overly load. Good accoustic design I think. My ribeye was cooked perfectly and seasoned just right, but my scallops were just overdone, but not by a lot. Kelly loved her salad / chicken, and Pam was in heaven with her wellington. Of everything on the table, I think we also agreed that Pam's side of Au gratin potatoes was the best. Wow! Overall, I really enjoy Wildfire. If it wasn't for my scallops, which were still good even overdone, I would have given it a 5 stars. Definately recommend the au gratin!
(4)Daniel C.
One in the party lives in western suburbs so we opt for this place instead of downtown. Only one guy out of seven went with fish. The rest of us got what we came here for, steak. The wine was a Ravenswood Lodi zin. A middle of the road selection that didn't break the bank. We started with calamari and mussel. As usual, I picked off all the tentacles. My medium rare New York strip was more of a medium. Probably was left sitting waiting on other orders on our table. The after dinner single malt and port list was not long but had a Balvenie and Graham's 20 years so we were satisfied.
(3)Tim C.
Enjoyed the 22oz prime rib. The horseradish sauce eased out the protein overload feeling. Most definitely appreciated the fast service, but would have enjoyed more friendliness from our server. Overall great place for impatient and hungry cavemen like me.
(4)T T.
Great food Great service, friendly staff Great menu selection Very comfortable seating, nice interior Overpriced drinks 6-7 $ for a draft :-(
(4)Barman S.
This is one of the better steak houses out there in Chicago suburb. It's a little bit expensive, but not as expensive as some high class steak restaurants that aren't necessarily better. So, if I want to eat a good steak, I'd rather go here. My favorite is Horseradish Cruster Filet (medium) and Tuna Steak Teriyaki (medium rare). Yummm... Menu (9/10) This is a steak restaurant, so you can't really find anything but steak and some seafood offerings. But as far as steak is concerned, they're pretty creative and you will find dishes that you can't find anywhere else. Price (9/10) For a good steak restaurant, this is not expensive, especially since the side dishes aren't a'la carte. If you order a dinner menu, you'll get a side dish. And as far as side dish is concerned, I always order au gratin potatoes. Ambiance (7/10) The restaurant layout is nice and clean, but the distance between tables is too close for my taste. If you're a bit large and have to sit a little further from your table, your chair may bump into someone behind you. It's a little noisy as well. Service (7/10) I've never seen any other steak restaurant to be so packed every night. As a result, the waiters and waitresses have to work extra hard to attend to all their customers' needs. So, you may feel a little bit ignored from time to time. Can be improved for sure, probably by hiring more people. Location (9/10) It's about 10-15 minute high way drive without traffic. With traffic, it's more like a 20 minute high way drive. That's not bad at all. Overall score: 8/10
(4)Steve m.
Wildfire is a good place to go every now and then, but if you make it a habit, it can be expensive. Overall, the food is excellent (sans the burger, which is flavorless and does not have any char). I'd recommend the steaks, ribs, chicken and their bisque. Service is usually quite good and the atmosphere is nice enough so that you can hear the other person speaking without being drowned out by music or loud conversations. Definitely a great alternative to Weber Grill, which is very bad these days.
(4)Beverly W.
Love the salmon, filet migon, prime rib. Best wild rice ever! My husband loves the wood fire chicken. Can't beat this place. NO parmesan encrusted Halibut this year though. Many excuses why they did not have it. No excuse good enough, since many restaurants had it and it was good. The onion bread is great and the best around. Service is always great. Can get very busy and loud is the only downfall of the restaurant. Highly recommend. PLEASE GET THE HALIBUT NEXT YEAR, MISS IT! Try the Cheddar baked potatoe, awesome!
(5)Janet B.
We had Thanksgiving here for the first time a few days ago. What a wonderful experience. The menu offered a few choices per course, and everything we chose was well prepared. Highlights were the Wildorf salad and the pumpkin pie. The prime rib and turkey were also excellent, of course. Melissa, our server, was pleasant and attentive. We couldn't have asked for a better time. We've enjoyed this place before for "regular" nights out, but I just had to give them credit for a great holiday meal.
(5)Carol Y.
I personally prefer Wildfire over other places such as Mortons. I have eaten at 3 different locations and have never been disappointed by the food. One location seems to be lacking some customer service but not this one. My bestie and I went here for a girls night out. I had 2 "lettuce" gift cards and her and I were both feeling a little down with boy trouble so I took her on a "date." I took a crap shoot and attempted to make a last minute reservation on a Saturday night through open table and luck was on my side. An available reservation at 6:30. We were seated right away in a huge booth. Immediately, we ordered martinis. She had the stormy nigh anf I chose the key lime. Botht were incredible. At $10 each, they are a little expensive but worth every penny. I enjoyed to lobster bisque but I can't remember her choice. (she's not into seafood). I had the parm crusted strip, which has been my favorite ever since I can remember. She chose the filet mingon. Both were cooked perfectly and delicious. For dessert we had the chocolate pie. Totally for all was about $120 and after giftcards and tip, $40 out of pocket. A steal for such great food.
(5)Bart H.
This is one of my favorite places. It is a great place to go with family or a date. No let me say this is not the best steakhouse around. If you are looking for a great porterhouse or ribeye this is not where I would send you, but it also will not cost as much as Morton's or Gibson's. They are more known for their petite filets with different crusts which I myself am not a fan of either, but everyone else that I have seen order it has been very happy. The Saturday night special is what you want to order, it is one of my favorite dishes anywhere right now, it is there beef wellington. It is just fantastic, I have had it on multiple occasions and every time the beef has been perfectly medium rare, the pastry is just right, the mushrooms inside are tender, and the sauce with it is just perfect. I also highly recommend the braised short rib ravioli; I think it is one of the best appetizers anywhere. The chopped salad is fantastic, and all of the fish items I have had are great as well. Ambiance is a 10, kind of dark but in a good way and they have a great bar area. The booths that overlook the rest of the dining room are a great choice if you can grab one. The martini flight is a good way to go for some variety, but I am a scotch man myself. If you are looking for a classy fun place that won't let you down this is a great choice. Oh yes and they take reservations which I highly recommend. I have seen a 1.5+ hour wait on a Saturday at 8, but if you call on the Monday before and make a reservation they will have a table waiting for you when you arrive.
(5)Joey K.
Tired of getting poor service here. Food is always good as expected...first visit here and the waitress poured some of our wine into the wine chiller accidentally, laughing and claiming it had been a long night for her...second visit our waiter didnt check on us once after we recieved our entrees...we had to flag down a busboy to get our waiter..waiter then claimed he had a large party that needed dividing up of the checks, etc (i would think waiters are capable of dealing with large parties when working at a decent restaurant). Also, our appetizer took forever to come out we thought they forgot to put in the order. Overall, food was good but the poor service, once again, degraded the dining experience. Will try to avoid this Schaumburg location in the future.
(2)Ann W.
I am actually surprised at all of the higher ratings for this restaurant. First off, Wildfire is a small chain of restaurants in the Chicagoland area plus one in Minneapolis. I went here on a Wednesday night around 7pm. Normally around Denver, restaurants are that busy during the workweek. I get there and can't find a parking space! I finally found one after driving around the lot a couple times. That is absolutely ridiculous! There was a 30-minute wait for the dining room (I was dining solo). It's full-service in the bar though. 4 people managed to get up when I walked in, so I snagged a seat right away. The bartender was very helpful and took my pager back to the hostess. To set up my expectations based from the menu, I thought this place would rival J. Alexander's. Boy, was I wrong! Here's what I ate and my thoughts on each item. Fresh Onion Bread - this was probably the best part of the meal! Love the minced onions baked into the top of it. Soft and warm. Chicken & Portabello skewers for an appetizer - this came with 2 skewers. The chicken tasted like it was grilled and possibly marinated too. There were big pieces of portabello mushrooms in between each piece of moist, tender chicken. Decent appetizer - not worth the price of $8 or $9 though. Macaroni & Cheese - made with spiral pasta and breadcrumbs on top. They must have put it under the broiler to crisp up the top. I thought it tasted a bit dry. Definitely not creamy enough for my taste. Stay away from this side dish. It's also a small serving if someone is just ordering side dishes for their meal. Broccoli - decent. You really can't screw up vegetables, unless you serve frozen (would have been horrible) or canned (which in this case would never happen, because broccoli is never canned). They give you a pretty good amount. You also get some sort of oil or sauce - not sure what it is. I didn't use it. Mashed potatoes - they were made fresh because there were pieces of potato mixed in them. Not the best mashed potatoes I've ever had, but certainly not the worst. Not much flavor though. Overall, I think this place is weak on the seasonings. The flavors just didn't pop, but maybe I should have ordered an entree. When I go to J. Alexanders, I get their "Not Your Ordinary Mac & Cheese", mashed potatoes, and broccoli. They serve huge portions - enough for me to take half of each home and have another meal! Plus J. Alexander's is slightly less expensive than Wildfire. If I came back to the Chicagoland area, I wouldn't go back to this place. Unfortunately, it doesn't matter because they obviously have quite the customer-base to have a 30-45 minute wait during the workweek for dinner. I think people need to get out more and experience some other restaurants.
(3)Diana V.
This place does not disappoint.... The food and service is consistently excellent. One of my favorite restaurants.
(5)Aaron K.
Today Jimmy and I ate at the wildfire bar. Leo, as always was amazing. Service was fast, polite and professional. We also saw Bob Rohrmann, that was cool. My steak was fantastic and were were in and out in 45 min. I highly recommend sitting with Leo at the bar. We will be back for sure.
(5)Ling L.
I've been wanting to come to Wildfire since moving here. The beau had been here numerous times for business dinners, and never felt compelled to return, in spite of my chiding until .... our friend's birthday. What a letdown. Maybe it's all the high expectation. Don't get me wrong, the mini medallions, breads, sides and especially keylime pie were great. But I could also get the same quality steaks and food at considerably lower cost elsewhere. The restaurant crams too many tables too closely. The stadium booth seating is disconcerting. I find myself talking so loudly that I worry if our conversations could be heard the next tables over. I won't be going back anytime soon.
(2)Beth G.
Two Wildfire filet mignon dinners in September, both on someone else's dime. Gosh, but life is good!
(5)Tad S.
Great food. I ordered the halibut. Big portion of fish and side! Nice atmosphere. Part of the "Lettuce Entertain You" company. They always have consistent quality food and service. Will be back, if back in the Schaum anytime soon.
(4)Rahshonda K.
This was my first time going to Wildfire and I will definitely go again!!! It was busy and there was a wait so if you make a reservation they seat you in less than five minutes. Our waitress was fantastic...she knew the specials and when we placed our order she suggested wines to go with our food and was able to describe the taste of each wine suggested. The atmosphere was energetic and the dining room it self has a dark romantic feel to it even though i was there with friends it was still nice. The steak didn't need any sauce it was excellent and full of flavor. The desserts were awesome the creme brulee was not super sweet and that made it even more satisfying. I cant wait to go back!!!
(5)Rob L.
Full Disclosure: I worked at this location when it first opened for just over a year. And I still enjoy dining there even as I recognize less and less people. It's Lettuce Entertain You in all its glory - open kitchen, fun, big, etc. Describing the dessert tray was always my favorite part. Something for everyone: snickers ice cream sandwich, key lime pie, sorbet, and many more. (The sorbet goes on and off the menu.) I like the different crusts you can get on your steak. The filet trio is not the best bang for your buck, but it allows you to try 3 different crusts on a good cut of meat. Is this the best-ever-steakhouse-of-all-time? No. But it's a great place to go with a group of friends or on a date. When making your reservation, tell them you're celebrating a birthday or anniversary and you'll get a complimentary mini chocolate flourless cake with a small scoop of ice cream. Outdoor seating in the summer, but it's next to the parking lot. I don't recommend it.
(5)Helen M.
This is our favorite place to go. We generally save it for special occasions. My husband favors the ribeye with the horseradish topping and I love everthing (except the horseradish which is so strong it makes me cry... seriously). The waitstaff is excellent, the drinks are strong, and the ambience is calming. What else can you ask for?
(5)Linda C.
I have been a regular customer of Wild fire for many years at least 6 times or more a year, mostly at the Oakbrook location. I was very excited to visit the Schaumburg location this week with my best friend, who also enjoys Wildfire. However, we were sorely disappointed in the recent (?) recipe changes to two of our favorite items: 1. The appetizer, "Spinach and Artichoke Fondue with garlic Toast Points. It was awful. When I asked the very nice waiter why they changed the recipe from a really good original spinach and artichoke dip to a gob of spinach, melted cheese, and a few artichoke bits with NO taste, the nice waiter agreed that he hated the change also, did not understand why they changed it, and hoped they would change it back to the original. We, (my friend and I) agreed.... 2. The "House Salad Bowl".... Celery was never, to our knowledge, listed as a main feature of this (used to be) wonderful salad. Ummm, it was hearts of palm that gave it a great tang, NOT celery! While I realize The economy is horrid, why would an established Lettuce Entertain You restaurant like Wildfire, eliminate tried and true recipes that keep customers like my friend and I, (not to mention my husband and I) coming back for our favorites?? They certainly did not reduce the price, and our main entree was just O.K. Not an experience we remember at all. What a shame. However, I would like to thank the waiter we had that day (Nov. 9th 2011, at about 2:15pm), for his excellent service, and honesty.
(2)David M.
I've eaten at Wildfire in Schaumburg several times now. The food is consistently good. The chopped salad is excellent and always a good choice. While the steaks and chops are supposed to be the important course, the desserts really shine. Try the key lime pie for a really good finish to your meal. The chocolate cake will make any chocoholic ecstastic. While the food is very good, service can be a bit slow. So if you are in a hurry, this is not the place for you. I've had large group dinners here as well, and the menu works well for that purpose.
(4)Asheley B.
I love this place! Drink of choice: Margarita! YUMMMMM! I love the individual salad with thousand island. For my meal: coconut shrimp with mashed potatoes. Dessert: Key Lime Pie Hubby gets the ribs or the peppercorn steak. Which lately "dies" over the perfect peppercorn steak. Hubby used to love the lava cake. Still have many laughs from when we didn't see it a while back and the waiter said "It wasn't in season." I guess chocolate is grown in between watermelons and strawberries! Try Wildfire. You will enjoy it! If it worked for me... it can work for you!
(5)Jef B.
We ate here Saturday night before seeing Dave Attell at The Improv. This was a great dining experience. The service was friendly and uber-professional, the ambience and spacious dining area made the whole experience such a pleasure. Deb had the Filet Mignon Wellington; I had the Filet crusted horseradish. We were amused to the see the same service cues from our waiter that we have seen at other Lettuce Entertain You restaurants. They really have the quality service thing nailed. We were seated a tad close to one of the entrances to the kitchen, that is the only thing we could complain about. However it probably facilitated more frequent visits to our table by our waiter so no harm.
(5)Kayee I.
I'm just so used to going to the Chicago location of Wildfire that it was almost an oddity... like stepping into a parallel universe when our party walked into Wildfire-Schaumburg. The decor is just as beautiful and not nearly as bustling as it's sister location, but the food is just as good. We started off with the combo complimentary bread tray with a petite loaf of rye raisin-nut bread and what I believe to be an onion and garlic sweet bread. Both are equally delish. I actually tried the Filet Medallion Trio, per the recommendation of our Wildfire-Chicago server from the other night. The entree comes with three 3-oz. filet medallions with a choice of three different crusts (there are about 6 crusts to choose from) and a side of red skin mashed potatoes. I selected the horseradish, blue cheese and bernaise toppings. The medallions were so fragrant and succulent... were cooked to my satisfaction (medium rare) and almost too big of a portion to finish eating in one sitting, but I managed... of course I had to skip dessert or I would have probably exploded. Service was good.
(4)Pandora P.
Love the food, everything we've tried is good. Atmosphere is nice. Can this really be a Lettuce Entertain You restaurant?!? We have only been to this location for lunch but, we've never had to wait for a table. Servers are pleasant but, occasionally the food is on the slow side which is why they are only getting 4 stars.
(4)Jessica C.
Food is sooo yummy here! Came here not too long ago for someone's birthday party with about 10 guests total. We got a little private party room....I'm not sure if it costs extra or anything though. The party room was really great since there were a couple of little kids here (not mine thank goodness...haha), and it's always nice to not bother/annoy other people in the restaurant, plus the parents got to eat and keep an eye on them. :) So everything turned out great. Food was fantastic, servers were super and so was the coffee. :)
(5)Tony L.
We had a group of 15 (4 children and 11 adults) on the Saturday before Mothers Day and the place was pretty packed. Lots of people, we didn't have to wait too long once our whole party arrived. We were placed in a backroom with other large parties and had 2 of the staff attending to us. They were pretty attentive and moved things along pretty well. We ordered some appetizers (wood smoked crab cakes, portabello mushrooms, a goat cheese and mix greens salad and some goat cheese dish that I forgot the name of) that were very good. The goat cheese salad was very good, I was surprised at how flavorful the salad was with the peppers and zucchini and mixed greens were. The crab cakes were pretty good and the portabello mushrooms with spinach were very strong, my wife didn't like them but I thought they were tasty. For my dinner I ordered the lamb porterhouse chops with broccoli. I should have ordered the mashed potatoes instead of the broccoli, but the lamb chops were OK, on the small side, but you can't expect huge chops from a lamb. The lamb chops were kind of tough but I think that's because of the small cut and the lamb meat itself. Overall, I think you'd probably get a better experience during the week when the cooks aren't rushed to get so many food plates out on a busy weekend. I'd probably give this place another chance and try the fish. My mother had the salmon and my brother in law had the macadamia encrusted halibut which he said was pretty awesome.
(3)Neil R.
This place is not bad at all. The place is always packed with people waiting for tables if they did not reserve ahead of time. We had a party of 11 for 5:30pm reservations and received one of the small private rooms. I prefer to be in the normal dining area to people watch but the private room was nice and fit all with room to spare. The waitress was very friendly and knowledgeable of their menu and different types of sauces. Well I got there about 20 minutes late and picked their special which was 3 pieces of filet mignon with 3 different toppings (horse raddish, garlic, XXXX) totally forgot the last one. I asked for medium rare but it was more medium than rare. I probably should have asked for rare. My side was broccoli which was ok. Overall I wasn't too impressed with the filet mignon, id give it a 3.5/5 stars. Also had soup which I give 5/5 stars it was sometype of shrimp cream soup? Calamari was ok as well but nothing special. The desserts on the other hand were great. Between 11 of us we choose 3-4 different desserts ranging from ice cream on top of cookies, peanut butter cake, ice cream on top of fruits and cereal, and banana coconut pie. Sorry I dont recall the names. The icecream with cookies and banana cocunut pie topped my list. Then peanut butter cake and ice cream on top of fruits and cereal. Id consider Wildfire again but if you want a quiet dining experience, Wildfire is not the place for you. It is relatively loud and the wait seems to be long. The bar was very busy and was almost shoulder to shoulder. I give it 3.5 stars but rounded up to 4. I am sure if I went again, ill enjoy it more the second time around.
(4)Carol B.
Wildfire is usually one of my favorite restaurants and my Mom, Sister and I made reservations there for Thanksgiving for the 3 of us (which I made at least a month or more ahead of time). My Dad died in May so this was our first Thanksgiving without him. My sister is dating someone but decided not to invite him b/c it might have been a sad Thanksgiving. However, I met someone in October and he wanted to come and I wanted him to come, so my sister decided to invite her boyfriend too. Alas, when I called Wildfire to change the reservation to 5 people, I was told they could not do it. I got a lot of explanations about tables and booths and the number of people and crowds, etc. I was offered other times of 12:00 and 7:00, but my sister's boyfriend was visiting his mother in a nursing home early in the day and then they were going to a friend's house later that night. Seriously, if I owned a restaurant and someone wanted to add 2 (that's 2, not 20) people to their reservation, my response would be, "we'll make it work." So sadly we couldn't go to our favorite restaurant on Thanksgiving. We ended up going to Rosebud across the street and it was delightful. Obviously I do not own a restaurant or am in the restaurant business, but again, for a special holiday where family is trying to get together, my response would have been "we'll make it work."
(2)Booda B.
Wildfire - Schaumburg is a great place to have dinner with people you don't really want to have dinner with (think extended in-laws or your aunt's friends from out of town). The dining room is incredibly loud, making conversation difficult if not impossible, and there is nothing on the menu that will either wow you or frighten the insipid tastes of your dining companions. They do a great presentation on everything, but the food and service don't quite live up to the appearances. Serving the spinach and artichoke dip in a little fondue pot is clever, but it's still the same stuff you get at TGI Friday's. Ribs and steaks are good if not mind-blowing (and occasionally charred) but reasonably priced. In sharing entrees and sides with two other people, the only thing that made me say, "Hey, this is really good!" was a side of creamed spinach. The portion sizes are generous though. It's easy to spend too much money here on an experience that is largely forgettable.
(3)Rachel C.
Wildfire is a great. They really know how to make a steak perfect. My hubby and I have learned our lesson with the wait for a table, so we tend to get in there for an early dinner (around 4:30, no wait at all, perfect). Otherwise, make reservations or prepare to wait for a good hour before you get seated. I've figured out that my favorite dish is the Filet Mignon Wellington. It's a special and only served on Saturdays. But man oh man, it's so good. My husband loves their Macademia Encrusted Halibut. They have a HUGE cheddar twice baked potatoe which is a meal on it's own. I have no preference in location. I've been to this one and the one in Lincolnshire and had the same experiences. We haven't had problems with the staff, I find them to be great waiters and waitresses and pretty professional. I love how they stuff you up full of fresh baked bread so when your food comes you aren't hungry anymore. I really need to learn better self control.
(4)April D.
Wildfire served me the best filet I've ever had. Service was excellent durning our visit. The restaurant is a bit loud and hard to hear at a table of four but otherwise it was a nice experience.
(4)Megan W.
If you are looking for a quiet romantic place to take a date, then this is definitely not your place. The tables seemed close together and it felt like we were sitting on top of other tables. The spinach salad with blue cheese and bacon is very good. We were there on a Saturday and their special that evening was the beef wellington. It was quite tasty. My boyfriend had the filet trio which is always good option. Our waitress was attentive and responsive to our needs. This is a solid four star restaurant.
(4)Matthew S.
Great food and atmosphere. It may seem expensive but you get the same level of quality food at a cheaper price than the higher end Steakhouses in the area
(5)Christine O.
D.E.L.I.C.I.O.U.S. Everything is awesome, (drinks too). Enough said.
(5)Christopher B.
Impeccable service, great atmosphere, great steaks, and nice drink selection. Felt like I was in a club in Casablanca back in the forties. I will be back for sure!
(5)Simon L.
Business led me to Schaumburg and I found myself at Wildfire two nights in a row so my review is based on two rather than just one meal. Wildfire is your typical steakhouse run for business travelers with a menu of "aged" steaks. The restaurant itself is very nice and lends itself to a good business meal. However, the reality is that the food is relatively mediocre. Sure, the steaks beat what you get at a random non-specialized restaurant but they weren't amazing. Ribeye - I ordered mine rare and it was overcooked. Perhaps because of that, it resulted in meat that was too tough. It also contained too many tendons. Honey Mustard Ribs - They tasted good but the meat wasn't exactly fall off your bone. Closer to ESPNZone than Texas or Atlanta perfect. I also tried the stuffed shrimp and that was okay but again, nothing great. I will commend them for having a pretty nice wine list. I had a good time but it's not the first place I'd go again if I were visiting town.
(3)Joe B.
Hmm yummy... mustard crusted chicken sandwich.. very delicious. We went for a lunch meeting during the week where it is super loud - but the food was delicious and the server was excellent. I will definitely go back and see what their dinner menu is about!
(4)Kamila T.
So this was my 2nd visit to Wildfire and mmm mmm delicious. I had the filet migion wellington which melted in my mouth, it was so perfectly cooked - I have to know how they do that! The potatos au grain were ok, and the steamed snap peas was delicious. My dirty martini with blue cheese olives really topped off the visit - pefection at its best! For dessert we had the cheesecake with berries - average at best.
(5)Melissa B.
One of my all time favorite restaurants. I'm not a big meat eater but they have a variety of yummy fish dishes I enjoy, especially those scallops, which I enjoy almost every time with a huge gooey sweet potato! The warm molten chocolate cake is to die for when they have it (although they do tend to rotate their desserts). Great coffee to end the meal too. To me this place is kid friendly if you have GOOD kids, which usually equals older, at least age 7 I'd say. My 8 year old son enjoys this restaurant very much, and they do have kid's meals. I tasted his ribs which were superb! This place is a very fast paced, crowded, loud, and mostly adult establishment so I could see kids getting bored here. A word to the wise- make reservations! This place is ALWAYS jam packed at dinner time. Great customer service as well- I had a minor complaint which the owner addressed, and made sure I was a happy, satisfied, repeat customer!
(5)Joshua M.
Wildfire is a touch overrated in my opinion, but you can definitely have yourself a decent steak here. What irks me a little is that the "crusts" for the steaks, and the sides are all extra. What happened to the extra value meal America? Other than that for a suburban chain steak joint it's pretty good.
(4)John R.
My wife and I ate here for the first time about 3 weeks ago. I had a Let Us Ent. U gift card and had heard good things about Wildfire. The night, honestly, was like a comedy of Errors. Almost anything that could go wrong did. We walk in at 6:30 with-out reservations and are told it will be 50-60 minutes at least. Ok we are fine with that, we were on a rare date night and that we would be fine waiting in the bar for a table. they give me a beeper and send us into the bar. we find one table, just opening and we sit. We have to flag down a waitress about 5 minutes later, none even came into the room. We let her know we'd like drinks, and an App, but are waiting for a table. She wants us to eat in the bar. No thanks! We place our order (drinks and App) fine and get our drinks quickly. Shortly after the beeper goes off. What, that 50+ minute wait took less then 10. Although not a problem, still awkward, right. We would not have settled into the bar if it would just be a 10 minute wait. Again, we have to flag down the bar waitress, no were to be found? Once we do, our appetizer order was never put in. Um, k... :( She was able to move our drinks to our Dinner bill. Once seated, it takes another 5+ minutes to have a waitress come by, but we could see her chit-chatting with a hostess in the back. :( At the table the waitress is mumbling everything, really hard to hear. Mumbling through the specials menu, with look on her face like if she has to read this one more time she, well will be bothered by it... I had to ask her to repeat one I was interested in, because I couldn't hear her. She comes back to take are order. I ask if the Bone in Filet has any marrow. You'd have thought I asked a complex math problem, with her blank stare (this is a steak house, isn't it???) -It doesn't. yeah, ok... I order the nice 'bone in' filet anyway and the wife ordered the regular filet, with Horseradish encrusting. After another LONG wait we get our food (the waitress did stop by and say it would be up in few minutes.) The wife's MR Filet was M-Well and just had a dollop of horseradish sauce on top. (that is not 'encrusted') although they say it is... really? They quickly remade hers and they were nice Steaks. When the busboy came to clear the table, he dumped my wife's plate on her purse. (told you a lot went wrong) The manager nicely came over and offered dry cleaning, no other conversation, or greeting, or how was your meal it. He looked in his early 20's and not very confident in what he was doing. So, a crazy meal, for what is supposed to be such a nice place (and is priced like one...) It seemd like they were all 'phoning it in' that night. Lastly, while we were eating, they set up and took down two large table's, at least 2-3 times. Each time, someone else pointing how it should go. bah. we will not be back.. Big Bowl is more our kind of Place i guess.
(2)Nick S.
I love this place; not too upscale and not too casual. The room always has energy. The service has lasted the test of time, I've eaten there so many times. Above all, their Horse Radish Encrusted steaks are to die for. I dream about them. If you have the option and your party isn't too big, request a booth. It's much more enjoyable. This place gets real busy on the weekends.
(5)Emily C.
You walk in the doors to Wildfire, you're going to feel like you stepped in the door to the 40s or 50s. The place is the Dean Martin of steakhouses; its amiabce is that of old-school class and elegance. I almost expect all the men at this restaurant to be wearing hats and suits, and I kind of feel weird going there unless I'm a little dressed up. This place will serve you excellent food and drink from the second you sit down. Their wine flights are awesome, ditto the martini flight. Even the bread they sit on the table for you is somewhat addictive, especially the onion loaf, and always warm as if it was just pulled from the oven minutes before hitting your table. The portions are big, and what you're eating is great by standard. The chop salad here is excellent (try subbing the garlic vinagrette for the one they have on the menu - you won't be disappointed), and their steaks get huge raves. However, I can't in good conscience write this review without calling your attention to the swordfish london broil. This is the most sumptuous thing on their menu; the swordfish is broiled to perfection in a sort of balsamic glaze that sort of encrusts the chicken, and it's topped with balsamic tomatoes and carmelized onions as well as fresh basil. It's to-die-for, especially paired with their white cheddar au gratin or cheddar twice baked potatoes. So if by some chance you have room when you're done gorging on whatever you got off the menu, they're gonna bring you a dessert tray that is extremely difficult to pass up. Their berry crisp and chocolate flourless cake are incredible. The place is pricey, but you get what you pay for - great food at a restaurant with attentive service and good style. So save up your money and dine happy.
(5)Sean O.
Damn good steaks. The Booze wasn't cheap - $20 for a Martini and Beer. Did I mention damn good steak? It was. Used opentable.com for the reservation, mentioned it was an anniversary and the waiter did welcome and congratulate - nice touch.
(5)S to the izzo F.
One of my favorite places to eat. They have a blue cheese steak salad at lunch time that is probably my absolute favorite salad ever. You can't get it during dinner hours. But even during dinner hours any of their salads are great! I just make sure to ask for the dressing on the side because they can put to much on some times.. I love baked clams and the horseradish baked clams are killer. The portebella/chicken skewers are delicious. The wine list has lots to choose from. I truly enjoy the bone in ribeye with the parmigiana crust. The grilled asparagus is so good I have to order it every time I go! The deserts are, in one word, awesome! I always always have a good meal here. The atmosphere is nice and even though all the locations are consistent and their service is outstanding, I personally like the Schaumburg location best.
(5)stan s.
stopped in on a monday night with no reservation. though crowed we were seated immediatly. We had the copper river salmon special for the day ,and it was great, Service was excellent,
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