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chicago firehouse restaurant

Chicago Firehouse

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Essential Information

Street Address 1401 S Michigan
Chicago, IL 60605
Phone312-786-1401
Website URL www.chicagofirehouse.com

Kendal Duque (Everest, Sepia) has modernized the menu at this handsome century-old restored firehouse while keeping lots of prime wet- and dry-aged beef on hand. He's lightened and brightened the dishes, beginning with porcini mushroom risotto and a super-crabby crab cake with yellow curry aioli and apple slaw. Superb meats include a thick veal chop with sweetbreads and a dry-aged black-truffle-crusted Kansas City steak; for fish, perfectly roasted walleye with cashew vinaigrette and caramelized market vegetables. Check out the house specialties for affordable treats such as whole-wheat fettucine carbonara with kale and smoked duck breast. Thick Key lime tart nails the experience. Serious martinis and wines.

Additional Information

Rating: 2 stars

Price: $50-plus

Cuisine: American, steaks

Neighborhood: South Loop

Noteworthy:
child friendly
high noise level
live music/DJ/dancing
outdoor dining
telephone reservations
wheelchair accessible

Dishes We Liked:


Sea scallops ($15), filet mignon flight with crusts of blue cheese, black pepper and Parmesan, and horseradish ($35), Key lime tart ($9)

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Hours: L Mon-Fri, D nightly, Br Sat, Sun.

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