EJ's Place

4.8

1738 Reviews

$31 to $50

American

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2 people

Dec 4, 2024

8:30 PM

Booked 48 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 1,738 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
4.2Value

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 offers "terrific" service and "outstanding" food, making it a top choice on the North Shore. Guests rave about the "incredible" servers, especially Christian and Nick, who enhance the dining experience. While the atmosphere is lively, it can get noisy. Despite the high prices, the "stellar" experience and generous portions make it worthwhile.

1,738 Reviews

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jasmine
Chicago
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on November 27, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Thank you Andrew ! You were an absolute pleasure.
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Stan
Chicago
498 reviews
5.0
498 reviews
Dined on November 27, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Impressive every time. They never fail to deliver. Had a quick dinner. EJs slaw and fried shrimp! Two hidden gems on the menu. Service is perfect
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Lisa
Chicago
6 reviews
1.0
6 reviews
Dined on November 23, 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 1
As the say, you only have one chance to make a first impression and sadly EJ’s was a disappointment! This was the first time that my husband and I have ever gone to EJ’s even though we have lived in Skokie for 40+ yrs. We typically for to other steak houses with our family but on Friday, we decided to make EJ’s are choice for Date Night! From the moment we walked in I had the feeling we may have made the wrong choice! It was SO LOUD that it was not enjoyable! The table we were sat at was a 2 seater up near kitchen tucked in a corner where clearly we must have been forgotten about!! The waiter was not very friendly (never smiled) but just acted as if he was doing his job. I ordered my steak medium well (very little pick I asked) and it came out RARE!! I sent it back to be cooked as I ordered but by the time it was brought back to me my husband was half way done with his meal!! I also had to ask for a refill on my ice tea and our water glasses were never refilled during the meal! Let’s just say for a $214 meal this was a complete waste of our money!! The real kicker was when we left nobody was even at the from door to say good night or to ask how we enjoyed our meal!! We would have thought that our waiter should have noticed the terrible dining experience we were having and that he would have let his manager know about it!! Dr. Lipin and I will never return to EJ’s based on this most unpleasant dining experience!
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jennifer
Chicago
3 reviews
vip
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 23, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
Waiter was terrible. Not what we expect at EJs.
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John
Chicago
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on November 23, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Best lamb chops ! Great service and staff Very accommodating
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Lisa
Chicago
22 reviews
vip
5.0
22 reviews
Dined on November 22, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
EJ’s Place is our go to restaurant for a great meal and awesome service. They have something for everyone: awesome steak, fresh fish and their meat sauce in their spaghetti is top notch. The valet is complimentary so it’s easy to get in and out (although the guys are super friendly and deserve a decent gratuity too.). We highly recommend this place. You won’t be disappointed.
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Jason
Chicago
19 reviews
5.0
19 reviews
Dined on November 22, 2024
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 on November 21, 2024
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
498 reviews
5.0
498 reviews
Dined on November 17, 2024
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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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 1738 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 4, 2024

8:30 PM

Booked 48 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

Rib-eye Steak

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