EJ's Place

4.8

1733 Reviews

$31 to $50

American

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2 people

Nov 23, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 52 times today

Good for special occasions
Neighborhood gem
Lively

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

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What 1,733 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.7Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Chicago / Illinois
American
North Suburbs
Best Overall
North Suburbs
Best Service
North Suburbs
Good for special occasions
North Suburbs
American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

EJ's Place is a top-notch dining destination on the North Shore, renowned for its "outstanding food" and "incredible service." With a menu featuring classic steakhouse and seafood options, guests rave about the "perfectly cooked steaks" and "amazing crab cake appetizers." Although it can get "very noisy," the lively atmosphere and attentive staff, including standout servers like Christian and Julian, ensure a memorable experience. The restaurant offers a charming "supper club" vibe with complimentary valet parking, making it perfect for special occasions or a regular favorite dining spot.

1,733 Reviews

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Jason
Chicago
19 reviews
5.0
19 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food, excellent and attentive service. HIGHLY recommend to anyone in this area. We had folks meeting from the north suburbs and city, and it was great.
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helen
Chicago
6 reviews
3.0
6 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 2
The service was excellent, the food was very good but the noise level made conversation difficult and it is outrageously expensive.
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Stan
Chicago
496 reviews
vip
5.0
496 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Had so much fun on Thursday we went back on Saturday! It is such a festive and fun atmosphere. In addition to the flawless service, attentive valets, amazing food the atmosphere is so enjoyable. Seeing so many people having a great time as well as running into people we know makes for even more fun. It remains our go to place on the North Shore!
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Libby
Naples
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on November 15, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
Great Chicago steakhouse vibes legendary but like all service industry jobs - service level is lacking a bit but that’s not necessarily just a “them” problem..
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Mark
Chicago
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 15, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great service, great food. Strip steak cooked perfectly
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Stan
Chicago
496 reviews
vip
5.0
496 reviews
Dined on November 15, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Honestly I think EJs gets better every time we go! Food is outstanding and service is even better. Awesome!
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Michael
Chicago
45 reviews
5.0
45 reviews
Dined on November 14, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Love EJ’s!! Started with a small garden salad and garlic dressing. Followed that with lamb chops and a side of garlic mashed potatoes, both were excellent. They pour a mean drink, service is exceptional, and the key lime for dessert was fantastic.
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Daniel
Orlando
10 reviews
vip
4.0
10 reviews
Dined on November 11, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
As always a neighborhood gem. EJ’s never disappoints.
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Bill
Denver
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 9, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It's a tough combination to beat anyplace else. Great Northwoods-like ambiance and outstanding food and beverages!
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Robert E.
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 8, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
By far the best restaurant in the north suburbs of Chicago we've dined in. The New England clam chowder alone is worth a trip. The service was also splendid. This is an upscale restaurant and the prices are commensurate but appropriate. Go splurge.
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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 4.8 stars by 1733 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 23, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 52 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

T-bone Steak

Crab Cake

Petit Filet Mignon

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