Always great service. Delicious wine, chicken Marsala. Best grilled calamari. Great atmosphere.
Anthony
The staff is amazing and very professional. The steak is the best in the city. Gets a little loud but always a great experience 
Kenneth
Had lunch so focused on lighter fare. The grilled calamari was fantastic: it was an unusual preparation where the nicely charred squid rings and tentacles were sautéed in a delicious “secret” sauce that was wonderful to dip bread. Generous house salad with a sweet dressing that had a nice tang. The dressing was used too generously - overwhelmed the salad. The chicken fricasse preparation was unexpectedly “lemony”. We had expected a creamy mushroom sauce or equivalent - but the lightly breaded flattened chicken breast was sautéed in a somewhat creamy lemon dominant sauce. If one added capers it would have been a chicken piccata. I confirmed with our waiter that the dish was indeed the “Chicken Fricasse”. The disappointment of this lunch was the linguini with white sauce. The amount of chopped clams was generous and there were about 5-6 intact clams in their shell. The flavor of the sauce was good - one can taste the ocean but the fettuccini was a disaster: cooked beyond al dente to something too soft and the noodles were all short as if it had been broken in half. We have had their burger and salad at their outdoor garden-like dining area on the River during warmer months. So we know the Erie Cafe can deliver. Our lesson for our next visit: stay away from the pasta.
Natalie
The restaurant is a great place to catch up with friends, good drinks, food and service! Easy valet parking is always a plus for me!
Don
Food was we delicious including baked clams and rainbow trout. And the service from Alex was excellent.
Camila
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 10/10 Experience! We had an absolutely outstanding experience at Erie Cafe! From the moment we called to make our reservation, the manager went above and beyond — we had to call three times to adjust our reservation time because we were attending a show beforehand, and each time, they were incredibly kind, accommodating, and genuinely welcoming. I can't commend the manager enough for their warmth and for making my husband's birthday celebration so special! We moved away from downtown and hadn't been to Eries in about 10 years, so we were a little nervous returning — especially since my husband was hoping to order his favorite dish, the Veal Chop. To our delight, it was just as amazing as we remembered — perfectly cooked and absolutely delicious! Our server, Jose, was an absolute joy — professional, personable, and spot-on with his recommendations. The entire staff made us feel right at home. Erie Cafe is truly a hidden gem and remains one of the best Italian steakhouses in Chicago. We can't wait to return — highly, highly recommend!
Leslie
Did not know this gem was even here - the service from the moment you arrive is perfection... from the Valet to the host to the bar staff to the servers... they are a wonderful group of humans! Great value for the food - filling and makes you just enjoy time with your friends and whomever - cocktails are great! This was a wonderful experience all around!! Thank you!
Tavy
This restaurant was recommended by a local. It was perfect! Conveniently located with nice ambiance. Along with the delicious food & tasty drinks, the best was our server, Martin, and his staff. Perfect “aim to please”service! Thank you to Erie Cafe & staff for a wonderful experience!
Marla
One of the best meals I have ever had! Service was attentive and very welcoming. Great overall experience!!!
larry
Excellent as always the waiter wasn't great though that's a one off most of the waiters are fantastic 
Always a winner. Thanks for the valet parking! You will love the food & the service! Bravo
Jami
This place is reminiscent of Continental style both in ambience and food. It's lovely and quiet and the food was delicious. Our server was perfect - just the right amount of attention.
Sindy
Erie Cafe in Chicago offers Italian-American favorites. The patio is a highlight, providing a charming spot for al fresco dining in warm months, while the interior has a traditional, old-school feel. Service is amazing.
William
A neighborhood gem, this eatery is now one of our favs. Incredibly friendly staff & good food. Great bar for watching games. Everything we ordered was excellent. Our waiter was very attentive as well. I wish I had know about their outdoor dining sooner, right next to the Chicago River. The steak I had rivaled the more famous steakhouses in the city. The linguini with clams was excellent too.
Arthur
Really great experience. Attentive staff, generous portions of extremely tender meat cooked to perfection. We sat inside, the patio looked even better
Always great service. Delicious wine, chicken Marsala. Best grilled calamari. Great atmosphere.
The staff is amazing and very professional. The steak is the best in the city. Gets a little loud but always a great experience 
Had lunch so focused on lighter fare. The grilled calamari was fantastic: it was an unusual preparation where the nicely charred squid rings and tentacles were sautéed in a delicious “secret” sauce that was wonderful to dip bread. Generous house salad with a sweet dressing that had a nice tang. The dressing was used too generously - overwhelmed the salad. The chicken fricasse preparation was unexpectedly “lemony”. We had expected a creamy mushroom sauce or equivalent - but the lightly breaded flattened chicken breast was sautéed in a somewhat creamy lemon dominant sauce. If one added capers it would have been a chicken piccata. I confirmed with our waiter that the dish was indeed the “Chicken Fricasse”. The disappointment of this lunch was the linguini with white sauce. The amount of chopped clams was generous and there were about 5-6 intact clams in their shell. The flavor of the sauce was good - one can taste the ocean but the fettuccini was a disaster: cooked beyond al dente to something too soft and the noodles were all short as if it had been broken in half. We have had their burger and salad at their outdoor garden-like dining area on the River during warmer months. So we know the Erie Cafe can deliver. Our lesson for our next visit: stay away from the pasta.
The restaurant is a great place to catch up with friends, good drinks, food and service! Easy valet parking is always a plus for me!
Food was we delicious including baked clams and rainbow trout. And the service from Alex was excellent.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 10/10 Experience! We had an absolutely outstanding experience at Erie Cafe! From the moment we called to make our reservation, the manager went above and beyond — we had to call three times to adjust our reservation time because we were attending a show beforehand, and each time, they were incredibly kind, accommodating, and genuinely welcoming. I can't commend the manager enough for their warmth and for making my husband's birthday celebration so special! We moved away from downtown and hadn't been to Eries in about 10 years, so we were a little nervous returning — especially since my husband was hoping to order his favorite dish, the Veal Chop. To our delight, it was just as amazing as we remembered — perfectly cooked and absolutely delicious! Our server, Jose, was an absolute joy — professional, personable, and spot-on with his recommendations. The entire staff made us feel right at home. Erie Cafe is truly a hidden gem and remains one of the best Italian steakhouses in Chicago. We can't wait to return — highly, highly recommend!
Did not know this gem was even here - the service from the moment you arrive is perfection... from the Valet to the host to the bar staff to the servers... they are a wonderful group of humans! Great value for the food - filling and makes you just enjoy time with your friends and whomever - cocktails are great! This was a wonderful experience all around!! Thank you!
This restaurant was recommended by a local. It was perfect! Conveniently located with nice ambiance. Along with the delicious food & tasty drinks, the best was our server, Martin, and his staff. Perfect “aim to please”service! Thank you to Erie Cafe & staff for a wonderful experience!
One of the best meals I have ever had! Service was attentive and very welcoming. Great overall experience!!!
Excellent as always the waiter wasn't great though that's a one off most of the waiters are fantastic 
Restaurantji Recommends
Always a winner. Thanks for the valet parking! You will love the food & the service! Bravo
This place is reminiscent of Continental style both in ambience and food. It's lovely and quiet and the food was delicious. Our server was perfect - just the right amount of attention.
Erie Cafe in Chicago offers Italian-American favorites. The patio is a highlight, providing a charming spot for al fresco dining in warm months, while the interior has a traditional, old-school feel. Service is amazing.
A neighborhood gem, this eatery is now one of our favs. Incredibly friendly staff & good food. Great bar for watching games. Everything we ordered was excellent. Our waiter was very attentive as well. I wish I had know about their outdoor dining sooner, right next to the Chicago River. The steak I had rivaled the more famous steakhouses in the city. The linguini with clams was excellent too.
Really great experience. Attentive staff, generous portions of extremely tender meat cooked to perfection. We sat inside, the patio looked even better
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