EL ideas
$$$$ • American, Barbeque, New American
Hours:
2419 W 14th St, Chicago
(312) 226-8144
About EL ideas
Customers' Favorites
Smoked Paprika Glazed Octopus
Korean Style Duo of Beef
French Fries and Frosty
Seared Foie Gras
Duo of Scallop
Pork Collar
Caviar
Sorbet
Chefs
Wagyu
EL ideas Reviews
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Hours
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | 6 - 8PM |
| Friday | 6 - 11PM |
| Saturday | 6 - 11PM |
| Sunday | 6 - 8PM |
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El Ideas is a highly praised restaurant known for its unique dining experience. The nine-course meal features standout dishes like foie gras, hamachi, and the frosty course, all presented with spectacular presentation. Guests enjoy a casual and inviting atmosphere that allows them to relax and savor their culinary journey. The restaurant offers the option to bring their own wine with no corkage fee, providing an ice bucket and corkscrew to enhance the experience. The friendly and attentive service, along with opportunities to interact with the chefs, creates a memorable dining event. Reviewers have praised the incredible food and ambiance, highlighting the chef's ability to accommodate dietary restrictions with modified dishes. Many guests look forward to returning, eager to enjoy favorites like mussels and dessert, even though some recent dishes had execution issues such as overcooked pheasant and salty ice cream. Overall, El Ideas delivers a fine dining experience that is approachable and fun, with dishes that often reach a level of perfection. The team’s passion for food and service makes it a special place where guests can learn about the food and enjoy a relaxed, intimate setting.