Carmichael's Steak House

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A big, bustling West Loop restaurant that serves up fine steaks with a side of Chicago nostalgia.

Complimentary Valet Parking
Free Shuttle to United Center Events
Private Dining Rooms

Since 1997, Carmichael's Chicago Steak House has been serving up juicy cuts of Certified Angus beef steaks, chops and seafood. Reminiscent of old-time Chicago, this traditional steakhouse welcomes guests into a laid-back setting where customers feel like regulars after their first visit.

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Carmichael's Steak House 13 reviews (312) 957-8234 1052 W Monroe Chicago, IL 60607 www.carmichaelsteakhouse.com Write a Review Edit Business \| Upload Photo \| E-mail to Friend	Editorial Description by Citysearch The Scene A roomy joint in the West Loop loft district, this comfortable steakhouse pays homage to old Chicago, with big, blown-up photos of the stockyards on exposed brick walls, and handsome, Prairie-style oak accents. The place is packed with broad-shouldered, biz-casual types at lunch, rubbing elbows at high tables in the front bar and keeping the suspendered servers on their toes. Evenings are less hectic, but service still tends to lag. The Food Carmichael's pricey steakhouse menu is scattered with hits and misses: Redolent of garlic and bread-crumbs, bubbling-hot rock shrimp de Jonghe scores as a starter, though other plates (wimpy crab cakes, overdressed salads, soggy creamed spinach) fail to impress. These guys do know how to cook a steak, though. All cuts are prime, from the tender, flavorful garlic and herb filet to the Chicago cut, a 20-ounce, bone-in rib-eye with big, smoky flavor and an impressive marbling of fat. Rated 7.0 out of 10 by Citysearch.

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13 Reviews of Carmichael's Steak House in Chicago Have experience with this business? Write a review What did you think of Carmichael's Steak House? Check Spelling Minimum required characters left: 150 (maximum 5000) Title: Rating: Click a star to select a rating New to Insider Pages? Create a Login: (or do you Already have an account ) Your First Name: Your Last Name: Zip Code: Your Email Address: Your Password: Re-enter Password: Get the Insider Scoop Newsletter. Find out about great deals, local recommendations, new site features and more! Already an Insider Pages Member? Enter your Login info: or do you need to Create an Account Your Email Address: Your Password: What is a Quality Review? Try answering these questions... What did you purchase from Carmichael's Steak House? How would you describe your personal experience? Are they a good deal? Why? Would you recommend them? What tips would you give other customers? steak 4 By Olivia c. \| Insider Expert \| Rank: 4,638 Carmichael's Steak House I love steak and so does my boyfriend. we always come here together. we enjoy ourselves and the service is awesome. we plan to come here every month because the food is great. Posted 04/11/09 \| Printable Version Was this review helpful to you? Yes / No (you must log in or sign up to vote) Great Dining Experience 4 By Bob D. Carmichael's Steak House A group of four of us visiting Chicago from San Antonio had our first experience with Carmiechael's. We were delighted! It's not cheap but service is exceptional and every aspect of the food was far above average. The Onion Soup may very well have been the best any of us had ever had. The quality of the steaks was top drawer. The "crusts" or toppings on the steaks added to the overall impact of the dinner. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!! We will go back for sure! Posted 12/19/08 \| Printable Version Was this review helpful to you? Yes / No (you must log in or sign up to vote) Surprise 4 By Jeanne L. \| Insider Guru \| Rank: 984 Carmichael's Steak House I am very surprised that this is the first review for Carmichael's Steak house. It is casual family restaurant and the service is excellent. The food was great .. I had burgers while the rest of my family had Steaks. No one was disappointed! Posted 10/29/08 \| Printable Version Was this review helpful to you? Yes / No (you must log in or sign up to vote) Latest reviews by Citysearch: (read all 10 reviews on Citysearch) Dontgo By Bigcityeater A group of us went there before a show and was appalled by the poor service, arrogant management and overall poor quality of food. In a city filled with great restaurants this isone you should pass on. Pros: Sat down on time Cons: Service so slow, poor food. Posted 09/24/08 Terrible Steak By layalisss we were seated promptly but only because the place was fairly empty for an early Friday night, which should have been a warning, but we sat down anyway. Service was average, and the food was definitely below average. The steak had no flavor and was chewy, and the side dishes were rather plain. Found this place to be extremely overpriced for the quality. Pros: Prompt seating, nice ambience Cons: Overpriced for terrible food Posted 04/24/07 Great for game night too! By cjules13 We went on a Saturday night Bulls night, were promptly seated, had great service, and excellent food. Really not much to improve upon. The steak was very tender and cooked perfectly, and the free valet + shuttle to the United Center made the game a snap. In and out, door to door service. Awesome. Pros: Valet and shuttle to United Center Posted 01/27/07 Great food, not pretentious By tlily This gem in the west loop is the place to go if you want a great meal and wait staff who is genuinely nice....not just always "on". Go on a weeknight when there is not a game at united center (and get a booth) for the full experience. Pros: free parking is always a good thing in the city Cons: hard to get a reservation on game nights Posted 12/12/06 Great food and service By cdodson553 We were seated promptly for our 6pm reservation. The atmosphere is nothing to write home about, but it was pleasant and the service was great. The filet mignon was delicious and cooked perfectly. My friend and I each ordered the asparagus, tomato basil salad and the waiter recommended that we split this and he was right. It was delicious. We appreciated the advice. the Augratin potatoes were also delicious. My husband had Snapper, it was good, but the steak is the way to go. The shuttle to the United Center was perfect. We valet parked for free at Carmichaels and the shuttle was convenient and easy. We had no problem locating it after the concert. We will be back and I might say we are quite picky when it comes to restaurants. Pros: food, service, shuttle Cons: atmosphere Posted 11/05/05