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El Che Steakhouse & Bar

Chicago, IL · Steakhouse · $$$

This Argentinian-influenced steakhouse, located just beyond the West Loop’s famed “restaurant row,” has built a reputation as Chicago's go-to destination for beef, wine and live-fire cooking. A 12-foot custom-built grill serves as the inspiration for El Che’s menu, which includes South American-tinged meats, seasonal vegetables, seafood and novel barrio-inflected snacks. Its heat — both figuratively and literally — can be felt throughout the restaurant, especially at the Chef’s Counter and...

  • Reservations

    Now booking through Friday, January 1, 2021.

    • Chef's Counter (Sun - Wed)

      If you are interested in booking for New Year's Eve please do so in events below.
      Perfect for celebrations, date night or a delicious meal you want to share with a friend,
      our chef’s counter is a...

      • Reservation for parties of 1-2
      • $40 deposit per person
    • Chef's Counter (Thurs - Sat)

      If you are interested in booking for New Year's Eve please do so in events below.
      Our Chef's Counter is a front-row seat (for two) to all the action. Giving a nod to the traditions of Argentina...

      • Reservation for parties of 1-2
      • $40 deposit per person + add-ons
    • Hearth Table

      If you are interested in booking for New Year's Eve please do so in events
      Located just a few feet from the beautiful, custom-designed grill, the Hearth Table experience evokes Argentina’s...

      • Reservation for parties of 6-10
      • $25 deposit per person
  • Upcoming Events

    • Learn to grill with John: How the Grinch Cooked Christmas Dinner Outside

      It takes a certain kind of lunatic to want to grill outside in the winter in Chicago. Those folks, says Manion, are his kind of people. Join our own beloved lunatic as he cooks a holiday dinner...

      • Saturday, Dec 14, 2019
      • 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
      • $85 per ticket
    • New Year's Eve Chef Counter 5pm seating

      Cozy up to our Chef's Counter this New Year's Eve and toast to another year. Giving a nod to the traditions of Argentina, Chef John Manion prepares a meal featuring meats, vegetables, and seafood...

      • Tuesday, Dec 31, 2019
      • 5:00 PM - 8:30 PM
      • $140 per ticket
      + Join waitlist
    • New Year's Eve Hearth Table - 5pm Seating

      Located just a few feet from the beautiful, custom-designed grill, the Hearth Table experience evokes Argentina’s traditional Sunday suppers, where family and friends gather around the table for a...

      • Tuesday, Dec 31, 2019
      • 5:00 PM
      • $100 per ticket
    • New Year's Eve Chef Counter 9pm Seating

      Cozy up to our Chef's Counter this New Year's Eve and toast to another year. Giving a nod to the traditions of Argentina, Chef John Manion prepares a meal featuring meats, vegetables, and seafood...

      • Tuesday, Dec 31, 2019
      • 6:00 PM - 9:30 PM
      • $140 per ticket
      + Join waitlist
    • Learn to grill with John: Lobsters and Shrimp and Oysters, Oh My!

      Let’s Grill Some Seafood. Manion is the first to admit that as the chef for a meat-focused restaurant he doesn’t get to cook as much seafood as he would like. That won’t be a problem in this class...

      • Saturday, Jan 11, 2020
      • 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
      • $85 per ticket
      + Join waitlist
    • Learn to grill with John: True Romance a/k/a A Pyromaniac’s Culinary Love Lette

      The intimate Saturday classes start with the lighting of the 12ft hearth and end with a family-style meal surround by new friends and delicious food. In between, insider tips on cooking with an...

      • Saturday, Feb 15, 2020
      • 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
      • $85 per ticket

Hours and location

El Che Steakhouse & Bar
845 W Washington Blvd
Chicago, IL 60607
+1 312-265-1130
https://elchechicago.com/
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Now booking through Friday, January 1, 2021.

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