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Keefer's

20 W Kinzie St, Chicago, IL 60610
(312) 467-9525
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Ranked #40 of 7,375 restaurants in Chicago
Price range: INR1,730 - INR2,232
Cuisines: American, Seafood, Steakhouse, Contemporary
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Good for: Child-friendly, Romantic, Bar Scene, Groups, Business, Outdoor seating, Special Occasion Dining, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, After-hours
Dining style: Casual Elegant
Cross street: Dearborn Street
Transit: All "L Stops" meet at the State of Illinois, Thompson Building at Clark and Lake Streets. After disembarking the train, proceed two blocks North on Clark Street to Kinzie Street. Make a right and go one block over to Dearborn. The restaurant is on the corner of Dearborn and Kinzie Street.
Description: Keefer's is ranked "Best of Chicago for Steak" by the Food Network, recommended by the Michelin Guide as "One of the Top Ten Steakhouses in the U.S.", Voted "Best Place for Business Dining" by readers of Crain's Chicago and praised by Zagat, "Keefer's is an independent Chicago local favorite, fit for foodies and steak lovers". You will love the steaks but you should not miss out on Chef John Hogan's stellar fish dishes like fresh Dover Sole, Scottish Salmon, Maine Lobster, Ahi Tuna, Crab Cakes, Sea Scallops and specials including: Halibut, Hake, Sturgeon, Boullabaisse, Loup de Mer and Rose Fish Papillote. If you are in the mood for a more casual meal, check out Chef Hogan's Bistro Menu where you will find items that will hit the spot, without breaking the bank. You will not wait for us with a reservation: we are here to wait on you with first class service which includes an allergy program designed to let everyone safely enjoy as much of our menu as possible.
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Milwaukee, WI
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17 reviews 17 reviews
7 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
48 helpful votes 48 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2013 NEW

We dined here recently to celebrate our wedding anniversary. The service was great- our server was very attentive. We shared a salad which was excellent. My husband had the salmon which he said was wonderful. Unfortunately I had scallops which came out lukewarm, which was disappointing considering the caliber of this restaurant. They warmed it up for me but it... More

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Calgary, Canada
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8 reviews 8 reviews
4 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2013 NEW

The sign on the front says voted best steak in Chicago, no small claim if you've eaten in Chicago. Perfect business atmosphere with clients, great food and superior service. Try the Delmonico Steak.

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Ohio
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2013

This is the place to go! Excellent wait staff. Great decor. Busy, professional crowd. Bring plastic or be sure you're on the company "dime."

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Chatham, Canada
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21 reviews 21 reviews
12 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 May 2013

Enjoyed excellent panini of Portobello mushroom, Mozzarella cheese and red peppers. Friends had a ham and cheese panini and a curried chicken wrap and also rated them very tasty and fresh. Excellent fast service and a pleasant atmosphere. Great place for lunch!

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Royston, United Kingdom
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 May 2013 via mobile

Chose this restaurant for dinner and we weren't disappointed. Recommended by a 5 star hotel nearby. Very good dining experience. Great atmosphere in dining room and on terrace. Food was tasty and well presented. Service was excellent too. Any steak in a downtown Chicago restaurant is going to be expensive in the evening however we felt that it was worth... More

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Bellevue
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229 reviews 229 reviews
148 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 98 cities Reviews in 98 cities
122 helpful votes 122 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 May 2013

I almost gave Keefer's a "Very Good" rating instead of Excellent, but in the end, the overall dining experience -- and a decision we made to split a large steak (which brought the overall price down a tad) -- made the difference. Nothing is cheap here, although chicken is probably a reasonable price overall. But who would come to Keefer's... More

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Chicago, Illinois, United States
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24 reviews 24 reviews
15 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 April 2013

It is a bit old school, but a perfect blend of Chicago restaurant. You can come in wearing jeans and a decent shirt, or in your best suit and tie. Good steak and good seafood and very professional staff.

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Everett, Washington
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7 reviews 7 reviews
6 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 April 2013

Was in Chicago for a conference and had been to Keefer's before and really enjoyed it so went back again this trip. Our waitress Emily was outstanding, complete attention to detail and didn't miss a beat. She made great suggestions of things to try, including a chocolate pudding dessert that I never would have ordered on my own. It was... More

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Hope, NJ
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13 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 April 2013

You're easily going to spend 50 to 70 per person. It is not hard to imagine it going to 100 per person. With that said, everything that I've had here is solid. Steaks are prime, which they should be at this price. High end steakhouse, in competition with Morton's, Gibson's, etc... very business oriented. Service is what you would expect... More

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Aylesbury, United Kingdom
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34 reviews 34 reviews
15 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 22 cities Reviews in 22 cities
18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 April 2013

My family of 4 ate here - the atmosphere was good and buzzy and the decor smart. Staff were welcoming and service was very good throughout. But our table was cramped -bashing into those behind us and this took the edge off of the meal. We four chose different things and reviews of the choice of food and food quality... More

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