N9NE Steakhouse  (Nine)

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Flashy, fabulous Randolph Street steakhouse impresses with accomplished cuisine and glitzy atmosphere.
  • ghostbar
  • Private Parties
  • Seafood and Steaks

?One of the hottest and best places to eat in the entire world.? Conde Nast Traveler A sizzling contemporary steakhouse loaded with visual flash and luxury dining ingredients, N9NE Steakhouse is located in the Daniel Burnham-designed Randolph Place building. N9NE Steakhouse is nationally recognized and represents the best in fine dining, featuring prime aged steaks and the freshest of seafood. With a contemporary American flair in both menu and design, N9NE Steakhouse combines the best in service, menu, and decor to create an unforgettable dining experience for you and your guests. With private event space for groups from 15 to 800, N9NE Steakhouse & ghostbar have numerous accommodations for any of your upcoming private party needs. For more private party information please contact Julie Zerega at (312) 575-9900.

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(312) 575-9900

440 W Randolph St Chicago, IL 60606
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The Scene
More than four years after opening its doors, Nine still draws Chicago's beautiful people by the roomful to its glam dining area and hip upstairs Ghost Bar. All glass, mirrors, brown suede and shiny silver, the cavernous, super-sleek space is centered around a granite champagne and caviar bar supported by pillars that shimmer like disco balls. Service flows smoothly.

The Food
The contemporary American fare is consistently excellent. The two cones appetizer is fabulous, one overflowing with tuna tartare, another with chunks of lobster and avocado. Rock shrimp are delightfully crispy, with a mellow tobiko aioli and a Vietnamese pepper sauce that's devilishly hot. Ahi tuna is perfectly pink inside; New York sirloin is charbroiled to perfection. Desserts--including dreamy profiteroles and luscious Valhrona chocolate cake--are all worth saving room for.
Rated 9.0 out of 10 by Citysearch.

46 Reviews of N9NE Steakhouse (Nine) in Chicago

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fabulous  4 Star Rating - Very good

By linda B. | insider_guru Insider Guru | Rank: 934

The drinks are incredible, especially "love potion no. 9." The food is very good (although not much better than places like Morton's) but the environment is much sexier. It's also not the cheapest place in the city so come ready to open that wallet!

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hey it's ok 3 Star Rating - Satisfactory

By maggyreader

why don't you go there if you want steak but not if you like eating steak in your own home (and also you cook it)

Pros: food
Cons: you have to pay for it
Posted 05/12/09

Highly recommended but bring cash 4 Star Rating - Very good

By fredsamford

Overall, a great place to go. Expect to spend 200-250 for two people at least if you are drinking 2 or more drinks a piece or wine. But large martinis, great, informative waiters and beautiful decor make this place a must visit. I have been to the Vegas/Palms Nine and I think the Chicago version is better. We asked for local club and bar venues (Ghost bar is right upstairs also) and the bartender came back with a list and detailed what to expect at each place and their closing times. Great job by him. Both our meals were very good, but they slighltly overcooked our ordered rare lamb chops. Not a big deal as there were still good. My bone-in Filet option was a staggering 68 bucks. Good, but on a return visit I would choose the standard filet or one of the cheaper steak versions and use the extra money on an appetizer or more drinks. The caesar salad very well could have been the best I have ever had (no anchovies per request). Some small flaws but worth the visit in Chicago's ultra-competitive high end dining market. Highly recommended.

Pros: Great service
Cons: Some selections not as good as their price
Posted 04/09/09

Steaks! 3 Star Rating - Satisfactory

By codesita

Mmmmmm, queeeee dicoooo.
De lo mejorcito de Chicago, despues de que el viento azote tu cara duranet todo el d?a lo mejor es recibir la caricia de un buen steak en tu boca...

Bye

Posted 03/31/09

A place to fall deeper in love. 5 Star Rating - World class

By BlueandPearl

The love of my life and I chose N9NE to celebrate Valentine's Day. Sometimes upscale restaurants can become a bit too pretentious for "us" but we immediately felt a warm, comfortable, sincere atmosphere. Our waiter, Adam, was a perfect match for our personalities... just enough humor and good spirit to be interesting but not intrusive.

We dined on lobster and filet mignon with sides of lobster mashed potatoes, mushrooms and creamed spinach. The filet I had was with bone, which I'd never had and was done to perfection. My spiritual wife had lobster and just watching her eat it was enough to know she loved it. A Syrah complimented our meals perfectly and put a glow on the evening. It was a wonderful date and we fell even deeper in love that night!

Posted 02/16/09

Great dinner and wine list! 5 Star Rating - World class

By Peterrrr

I was in to N9NE Steakhouse last week for dinner and had a great meal. We sat in a comfortable booth and ordered up tasty appetizers: rock shrimp with two dipping sauces, lobster bisque, and perfectly fried calamari. For an entree we had a filet, cooked to perfection, and a deliciously prepared halibut filet. For dessert we shared a fluffy and decadent chocolate bread pudding. Chef Michael does it right and our service was excellent. Fantastic wine list with several wonderful selections that won't break the bank. Overall, a delicious dinner experience, and we will certainly return again. Fun, upbeat atmosphere, and stop up to the ghost bar lounge upstairs for an elegant nightcap. Highly recommend for others to try. Peter R.

Pros: Food
Posted 02/02/09