EJ's Place

4.9

1797 Reviews

$31 to $50

American

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2 people

Mar 16, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 39 times today

Good for special occasions
Neighborhood gem
Good for business meals

Owner, EJ Lenzi, and managers bring over 100 years of combined restaurant experience to Chicago's North Shore. Teamed with a mature, experienced wait staff, and serving the finest food products available, EJ's Place has become the North Shore's premiere supper club. Established since 1997 and selected one of the Chicago Magazine's Best New Restaurants, EJ's menu consists of prime aged steaks and chops, pristine seafood, and traditional Italian specialties. EJ's Place serves only the best, from their family to yours.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American, Italian, Steakhouse
Hours of operation
Dinner Tue–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm
Phone number
(847) 933-9800
Website
http://www.ejsplaceskokie.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Private party facilities
Whether celebrating a special occasion with family and friends or hosting a corporate outing, EJ's Place can accommodate all your special event needs.

Location
10027 Skokie Blvd, Skokie, IL 60077
Neighborhood
Skokie
Cross street
N.E. corner of Old Orchard Rd. & Skokie Blvd.
Parking details
Complimentary Valet
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,797 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.9

4.9 based on recent ratings

4.9Food
4.9Service
4.8Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

North Suburbs
American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

EJ's Place is a beloved North Shore gem, famed for "the best steaks in all of Chicagoland" and a "classic old-school vibe." The service is "flawless," with standout servers like Christian and Alex enhancing the experience. While the atmosphere is lively, "very noisy," the food consistently delights with "delicious" crab cakes and martinis.

1,797 Reviews

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Michael VIP
Chicago12 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
One of the best steaks I’ve had in years. Would put it up against any in the city.
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Barry VIP
Chicago8 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Romeo is a mixologist extraordinaire Jose is the ultimate in servers
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Lisa VIP
Chicago14 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 8, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This was the first time that we went to Ej's and we will go back. Our waiter, George was very nice and definitely knew the menu. The food was delicious!
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Mark VIP
Chicago3 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 8, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food is always first class. Try the shrimp de jonge for an appetizer. The small filet with Bernaise sauce was as good as I have had anywhere.
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Jeff VIP
Chicago108 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 8, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always fantastic! The ambience is the finest of Wisconsin supper clubs in the North Shore of Chicago. The staff is so professional and friendly.
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LeahE
Chicago7 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 7, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful service. The staff was so attentive but not pushy.
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Jeff
Chicago47 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 7, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My favorite steak house on the North Shore. Best bar and bartender too!
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William VIP
Chicago16 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 2, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Consistently excellent dining with every member of restaurant staff contributing.
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Granger VIP
Chicago260 reviews
4.0
Dined on March 2, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great menu and service on a very busy Saturday night Go Go Go
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OpenTable Diner VIP
Chicago6 reviews
2.0
Dined on March 1, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 1
Tables jammed in. Seated by the bar with service staff constantly moving behind and around us. Noise level was so extreme we couldn’t hear each other at a table for four. Food was good but not outstanding. Food prices are downtown at a 1970s suburban location.
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FAQs

EJ's Place offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (847) 933-9800.

EJ's Place is rated 4.9 stars by 1797 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

Mar 16, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 39 times today

Order delivery or takeout

10027 Skokie Blvd, Skokie, IL 60077

Additional information

Cross street
N.E. corner of Old Orchard Rd. & Skokie Blvd.
Neighborhood
Skokie
Hours of operation
Dinner Tue–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American, Italian, Steakhouse
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Complimentary Valet
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.ejsplaceskokie.com/
Phone number
(847) 933-9800
Private party facilities
Whether celebrating a special occasion with family and friends or hosting a corporate outing, EJ's Place can accommodate all your special event needs.

EJ's Place

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Appetizers

Soup of the day

Minestrone

Italian Sausage with Peppers

Italian Sausage with Broccoli Rabe

Shrimp Cocktail

Crab Cake

Grilled or Fried Calamari

Mussels Marinara

Oysters on the Half Shell

Baked Clams

Salads

Garbage Salad

Caesar Salad

Mixed Greens

Cole Slaw

Sliced Tomato and Onion

Alpine Steak Salad

Chopped Salad with Chicken

Garbage Salad Entrée

Entrees

Steaks & Chops

New York Strip Steak

Small New York Strip Steak

Filet Mignon

Petit Filet Mignon

T-bone Steak

Rib-eye Steak

Lamb Chops

Veal Chop

Pork Chops

House Specialties

Chicken Vesuvio

Chicken with Peppers

Chicken Oreganato

Chopped Steak with Peppers & Onions

Marinated Skirt Steak

Sauteed Calf's Liver with Bacon & Onion

Seafood

Fresh Lake Superior Whitefish

Fresh North Atlantic Salmon

Fresh Chilean Sea Bass

French Fried Shrimp

Grilled Shrimp a la Leslie

Shrimp De Jonghe

Shrimp Limone a la Barbera J.

Australian Lobster Tail (14 oz.)

Pasta

Homemade Meat Ravioli

Homemade Cheese Ravioli with Vodka Sauce

Fusilli with Broccoli Rabe and Chicken

Spaghetti with Chilean Sea Bass Arrabiata

Linguini with White or Red Clam Sauce

Linguini Seafood

Spaghetti with Meatballs

Spaghetti or Mostaccioli with Meat Sauce

Linguini or Mostaccioli Marinara

Veal

Veal Limone

Veal Piccata

Veal Marsala

Veal Parmigiana, Bone-in

Sides

Sauteed or Creamed Spinach

Sauteed or Steamed Broccoli

Sauteed Broccoli Rabe

Sauteed Peas and Onions

Broiled or Sauteed Mushrooms

Sauteed Mushrooms with Peppers

French Fried Onions

Broiled Slab Bacon

Desserts

Homemade Key Lime Pie

Homemade Tiramisu

Homemade Bread Pudding

Creme Brulee