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Chicago Prime Steakhouse is the true steakhouse experience. We serve only the very best USDA Grade Prime for every cut of beef. We are recognized as being among the finest Steakhouses in America. The entrees are accompanied by exceptional sides and salads that are usually only available in Chicago. From The moment you are greeted to the moment you depart, you will appreciate exceptional service from our highly trained staff. After dinner, escape to the piano bar and enjoy live entertainment or one of our many selections of fine wines or cognac. Plan your next social or business function at Chicago Prime Steakhouse. Private dinning rooms accommodate 15 to 100 guests. Live music in Lounge Tuesday through Saturday. New Location
It took one visit to Chicago Prime Steakhouse and it already became my favorite restaurant in the suburbs. Beautiful on the outside and captivating and elegant on the inside. Excellent food, so far my favorite is the macadamia encrusted halibut and their chopped chicken salad. Not a big steak fan, but I've had the New York once and it was excellent. The owner personally made a visit at our table to make sure that everything was fine and to our expectations. We were wowed by the service. Beautiful and mature crowd, would highly recommend it to all steak lovers. Great place for a special
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Chicago Prime Steakhouse
1444 East Algonquin Road Schaumburg, IL 60173
847-969-9900 Phone
847-969-9901 Fax
dine@ChicagoPrimeSteakhouse.com Email
www.ChicagoPrimeSteakhouse.com - Website
Rare steaks done well !!
In the tradition of great Chicago dining, the highly acclaimed Chicago Prime Steakhouse brings back unique, comfortable ambience and succulent flavor to their newly located restaurant at 1444 East Algonquin Road in Schaumburg (Northeast corner of Algonquin and Meacham in the new lifestyle center called Shoppes at Prime Village). Doors officially open for steak and wine enthusiasts on Friday January 16th, 2009.
If Chicago Prime Steakhouse feels like coming home there is a reason. George Kalkounos, owner, has been serving the finest cuts of beef to the Northwest Suburbs of Chicago for more then 40 years; he was one of the original owners of the old Prime Table Restaurant in Rolling Meadows. Our melt-in-your-mouth prime aged steaks are the best in the business and our wild seafood is never more than 48 hours out of home waters, says George. I am very particular about the quality I buy and how it is handled and prepared. In fact, I cut my own meats in my kitchen.
Drinks are generous and smartly mixed. Everything has been carefully prepared to offer an exceptional urban dining experience right here in Schaumburg, IL.
Giving you the warm feeling of home, Maggie Kalkounos, Georges wife, collaborated on the design of the Chicago Prime Steakhouse with Pat Marzullo of Architectural Environments of Elk Grove Village.
Special Features
Piano Lounge with live entertainment
Outdoor Patio featuring two firepits (Spring 09)
Private Rooms for lunch or dinner events
Fireside Dining
Complimentary Valet and Coat Service
Wireless Internet and printers
Cozy Booths throughout the dining room and lounge
Award winning wine list
Accolades
Zagat Survey Chicagos Top 10
Citysearch Best Steak in Chicago
AAA Three Diamond Award
North American Restaurant Association - 5 Star Award of Excellence
U.S. Restaurant Guide Best Schaumburg area Restaurant
Wine Spectator Award of Excellence
Posted 02/21/09 | Report Abuse
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I found out a few weeks ago that this great steakhouse is back on the radar, open for business at their new location, which according to their website is 1444 E Algonquin, Schaumburg.
I simply cannot wait to return! The same person that let me know of this great news also told me that the executive chef from Mon Ami Gabi is working there now. I am planning on visiting real soon. I read their menu online and my mouth was watering.
They were absolutely first class in their previous location so this is really great news (well, for me-- ha ha)
I was a regular there in the past, visiting twice a month at least with my clients, and I was truly treated like gold.
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This place is a great choice if you're craving some major meat. The waitstaff is all dressed as butchers, and they bring out samples of each cut for your choose from. The steaks are grilled at super-hot temps that make for a crusty outer layer with a moist inside. If you're looking for a well-rounded meal, this might not be place for you - but don't get me wrong, the steak is awesome. I actually tried the tilapia as well, and that was also fantastic. Sides come in large amounts at an extra cost, but these are great additions if all beef is more than you can handle.
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truly the best of the best in quality, service, and atmosphere.
Posted 12/04/09
Wow, the food is great here. I enoyed a wonderful marbled ribeye it was a perfect medium rare, The wine list featured a bunch of great wines that i hoped they would carry,the list is almost endless, The service was informative and entertaining, our server did the best John Travolta imopression i ever heard. The restaurant is beyond beautiful yet i wish the draft we had at our table didn't exist. Management did their very best to accomodate us. For dessert we enjoyed the warm banana bread pudding!! So yummy! We ended the night in the bar and enjoyed some live entertainment, woman had an amazing voice.Overall an awesome experience
Pros: Food quality, service
Cons: temperture
Posted 12/03/09
Sometimes you just wish you lived in America. A place like this would never exist in Melbourne Australia.
Come to me here in Melbourne and cook me some more meat.
Pros: Tasty rare meat
Cons: It's in Chicago, Far away from home
Posted 09/22/09
I went here with my girl friends to celebrate a birthday. Had an awesome time. Great service, great salmon!
Pros: Loved the ambiance, music and seafood
Cons: None
Posted 09/17/09
I came here for lunch with my coworkers and we loved it. The atmosphere is great. The service was quick and attentive. My boyfriend and I went for dinner. The music was a nice touch. Both the tenderloin salad and the halibut were yummy. Highly recommended.
Pros: Caring Service, Delicious Menu Choices
Cons: They Need More Locations!
Posted 05/08/09
This restaurant has resently moved and we found it very enjoyable. The service and food were great. I have never tasted a steak so good!!!
Pros: best steaks
Cons: none
Posted 03/15/09
Hi there - I celebrated my 40th bday there with close friends. He had a WONDERFUL TIME. Great service and excllent food! The Prime Rib was the best I've ever had and I've dined at the best rated Steakhouses inthe city. Gibson, Capital Grille, Magnums, Rosebud, Chop House, Gene's. We had drinks and gathered in the bar lounge while waiting to be seated and we had so much fun. I don't remember the bartenders name, mike or bob or something, he was hysterical and told us how much HE loved working there. So that says a lot about the place. I had the best birthday in forever there and the staff all came and sang to me. I think the entire restaurant knew it was my birthday cause even the host wished me well when I passed the front desk. It was really busy though so I don't think I'd just show without a reservation. my boyfriend also got kind of jealous with all the cute guys in the bar trying to buy me drinks. Too bad. haha I am going back for sure
Posted 08/21/08
I am eagerly awaiting the return of Chicago Prime Steakhouse. Although I travel the country often, it is rare to find a restaurant that has it all the way Chicago Prime did. Each time that I thought I had had my best meal there, my next visit to Chicago Prime would thrill me all over again. I love and know good food and their meals were a feast for my taste buds. When you get that AND impeccable service all delivered in the most beautiful, warm and romantic environment, it just doesn't get any better. I heard that there is a possibility that a new Chicago Prime may open and I just cant wait! There are so many friends that I have recommended Chicago Prime to who had not yet tried it. I'm thrilled that they may be able to partake in the experience soon. I hope all of you will do the same.
Posted 03/23/08
I dined at the Chicago Prime Steakhouse, just before they closed and changed it too Rosebud. I had a great experience here, the prices were easy on my budget and the food was amazing. This place had a wonderful ambiance and a friendly staff as well. The service was prompt and efficient as it coulod ever be. The food was delicious, I had the ladies cut fillet which was the best-tasting steak I ever had. I can't wait until the Chicago Prime reopens again, it is and will always be my favorite place to dine in Schaumburg.
Pros: Ambience, Food, valet parking
Posted 03/21/08
After reading all these recommendations, my GF and I decided to try it for New Years Eve. We had reservations for 6 PM, but didn't get seated at our booth by the front door until almost 6:30. My GF asked if me if the booth was acceptable and I hesitantly said it was fine. The maitre d' butted in and claimed it was all they could do on NYE. Nice comment a-hole. Our waiter did not see us for over 10 minutes and when he did, he just said "Can I take your drink order?" Gee thanks, but since we hadn't seen a drink menu we declined and left the place. We did see the food menu, which had 2 troubling notes. 1. "Horseradish and other sauces were $3". and 2. "Please be considerate of other diners. " How cheap of a "Prime Steakhouse" to charge for horseradish on a $40+ steak. And how about the wait staff be attentive to me if they want me to be considerate of other diners, whatever that means. We were really looking forward to this place, but left without even a drink. I'll stick to Mortons.
Pros: None
Cons: Crappy service. Reservations were useless.
Posted 01/02/07
Chicago Prime is a great resteraunt for a special occassion or a special date. The Filet was absolutely outstanding - melt in your mouth - and done to perfection. It has been a long time since I tasted a steak that good. Old time, aged beef just isn't done much anymore. The sides are to be shared -- they aren't meant to be single serving.
The meal was outstanding and the service was prompt. It was worth every penny and I would go back again anytime.
Pros: excellent entrees
Cons: nothing
Posted 07/13/06
Great date joint. Whether you've been dating the same girl for years or it's a first date, this is the spot. Classy bar, fun bartenders (Bob used to pitch for the White Sox) and live jazz every night. The steak was fantastic and the wine list was simple to understand and seemingly well priced. The service was friendly and fun. Our waiter, Arian, was attentive and funny. The biggest thing that made us feel comfortable was the ambiance. Dark lights, comfortable booth, candles everywhere. My girlfriend and i will be back. Well worth a visit.
Pros: Ambiance, steak, service
Cons: NOT ONE...
Posted 07/05/06
My review is short and sweet.... If you want steak that melts in your mouth like cotton candy, this is your place! This place is soooo good that they can take something as simple as a beefsteak tomatoe and make it taste like something you have never eaten before and can't wait to get more! Dine here you won't regret.
Pros: Great food Great service. Fair priced!
Cons: Not really for kids. Did not see any there.
Posted 06/30/06
I find this restaurant to be very disappointing. Food is average at best for a restaurant that uses the word Prime in it's name. Service by wait staff was mediocre. For the money, there are plenty of other steakhouses in Chicago that beats this one. Wildfire down the street has comparable food but much better wait staff and more economical if that interests you.
Posted 06/21/06
We at AT&T host many customers and have experienced many steakhouses but none like Chicago Prime. I do have to proudly say "It is the Best!"
Pros: Great Food/Service, Inexpensive, Great location & prkg
Posted 05/01/06
The food is on par with ruth chris's, wildfire, myron and phils, and stoney river. We made reservations for 7:00 pm- we were'nt seated until 7:40. Complained to the manager who cited bad weather as the reason (and offered us free appetizers). My brother worked at "L Woods" for years noted a screwup like this at their resturaunt would have resulted in half the check being Comp'd. This leads me to believe where other establishments find this kind of treatment of their customers unacceptable.. this place feels its how you "treat the cattle". Drink orders took 20 mins to deliver. Waiter serving wine identified our wines as "red wines". (didnt know what he was serving and if it was correct). The waiter skipped taking my girlfriends food order. for the 10-20% of a $500 check you'd expect more from a waiter . The only nice thing was the excellent food.
Pros: Great Food, Extensive wine list
Cons: worthless reservation, Pretentious service, Bad service
Posted 12/12/05
With all of the great steak houses in Chicago why would anyone eat in the suburbs?
Posted 11/29/05
My wife and I celebrated our 5th wedding anniversary tonight at Chicago Prime. The wait staff was very attentive and the manager, Stelio, was warm and personable. WE skipped the appetizer and we both had the prime rib which was fabulous. She had the side of mashed sweet potato and I had the large baked potato as my side. I think we'll share the side dish next time as the portions were quite large. Our total bill was around $100 including tip (and no alcohol). We will definitely visit again the next time we're in town. Highly recommended.
Pros: Management, Steak selection
Cons: Pricey
Posted 10/07/05
Ordered steak Medium came rare to Medium rare ( Medium should be: warm pink center) mine was purple center and pink to ends came a bit too bloody for my taste
asked to wrap half of my 24 oz Porterhouse never to see busboy again waitress finally found my steak quite some time later ???? have doubts it was mine since it didn't have any garlic on it ??? maybe a bad night
Posted 06/30/05
We stumbled upon this steakhouse and were thrilled with the results! The filet mignon absolutely melts in your mouth and goes perfectly with the extensive wine list. Although our server was a bit pretentious, the manager more than made up for it- he was personable and friendly! Expect generous portions that are worth every penny!
Pros: Great Parking, Excellent Steaks, Friendly Management
Posted 06/16/05
I'm a regular at this restaurant and though my experiences there have varied, overall, I highly recommend this restaurant. The food is divine (the prime rib is my personal favorite), the service is impeccable and the desserts are all to die for (you haven't lived until you've tried their tiramisu).
Pros: Professional
Posted 06/14/05
I eat here. Service is great. Steak is the best. Can't beat it in the suburbs.
Pros: great steak, great service, great decor
Cons: london broil, double baked
Posted 06/08/05
This place is good eating. If you don't know nobody elses place, go here. The waitresses are A1 hotties and the food is downright tasty. They don't take food stamps(we found out the hard way), but we liked it anyway.
Pros: good eats
Cons: kinda uppety
Posted 06/06/05
this would be the london broil. It was the worst meal we have ever tasted. The menu stated marinated in jack Daniels/brown sugar. The waiter said it was in brandy then another waiter came back and said no it was as stated on the menu. Now to me marinated means the meat sits in the juice/liquid. When served it was rare as it should be. But it was drowning in a thick sweet jelled goo that had no flavor. the waiter saw a bite taken from the plate and asked 'do you want a box' - amazing he get it.
My partner did have the prime rib and it was wonderful.
Pros: good parking, nice seating
Cons: waiter knowledge
Posted 06/06/05
Usually me and my partners dine at least once in a month in different steak houses. So far Chicago prime is our favorite, great food, service, atmosphere, and above all their great resonable priced wine list. We had great experience and definitly we will be back.
Pros: wine list, rib eye, large side dishes
Posted 05/16/05
Chicago Prime Steakhouse is a very beautiful steakhouse. I brought my date on Friday Night. We had a booth. Still Very Noisy though. Our server was very proper and polite. Way too pushy about eating trying to get us to order too much. The Filet Mignon was excellent. Large Sides we shared: Sauteed Mushrooms and Double Baked Potatoe. Didn't like the Potatoe. The Hess Select White Wine was good. No Dessert, too full. I didn't like how another server took care of our bill. He put a bad taste in my mouth when he didn't want to accept a $20 gift card that they sent me in '04. There was no Expiration date on it. In the end he honored it.
Pros: Steak, Wine, Buss Boys, Hosts
Cons: , Servers
Posted 01/10/05
This is the finest establishment that my wife and I have ever frequented. The management was uncommonly kind and personable, our 2 year old son was perfectly at home and there were many options for him on the menu with very reasonable prices. This is the first restaurant in which I have felt perfectly comfortable while enjoying an exquisite meal. The staff was exceptional and the service was fantastic. My family has since been back seven times in the past two months and it is our new favorite place to dine.
Pros: Exceptional Steaks, Fantastic Drinks, Great for Kids
Posted 06/17/04
Let's keep it simple..the best steakhouse I've ever been to. Steaks..perfect..lighting..perfect..service..perfect, They exhibit a simple approach to a concept that too many others try to make difficult. My girlfriend and I have been there about ten times, we'll be there a thousand more. Try the veal chop its the best in the city.
Pros: great ambiance, great steaks, great service
Posted 07/23/03
I am not a local I am from New York City. I come here for business. I have traveled to many parts of the US and by far Chicago Prime Steak House is the highest quality Steak House in the US! Peter Luger's, EB Greens, Smith & Wollensky Steak House, Morton's Steak House, Ruth Chris, Magnums, Palm, Dylan Prime, The Chop House all must learn many things from Chicago Prime. The original Prime Rib "Maggie's Cut" is amazing. They have a wonderful selection of meats, seafood and a delightful selection of LARGE sides. The breading pudding is an absolute must it's not your typical sliced portion of bread pudding. The service is so perfect you think you are dreaming. Tell Stellio (Your Host) that Walter from New York sent you WB
Pros: Food Quality, Overall Service, Dinning Value
Cons: Only in Chicago!, Only in Chicago!, Only in Chicago!
Posted 11/17/02
This is the most underrated steakhouse in the midwest!! Absolutley georgeous!! I cant believe its in the suburbs of Chicago. Had dinner there for my second time last night...Steaks were well seasoned and perfectly cooked and servers were very knowledgable and friendly...but my favorite thing about this place is that its owned and operated by a family from the area...My hats off to them...No more chains..were sick of them..
Pros: Great Value, Great Ambiance, Great People
Posted 08/18/02
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