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EJ's Place, Skokie, IL

EJ's Place

4.8
4.8
1795 Reviews
$31 to $50
American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 40 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Great for fine wines
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.

Additional information

  • Location
    10027 Skokie Blvd, Skokie, IL 60077
  • Phone number
    (847) 933-9800
  • 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
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Complimentary Valet
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa

Menu

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

                      Dressings: House, Blue Cheese, Thousand Island, Ranch, Creamy Garlic, French Blue Cheese Crumbles Please Add 3, Anchovies Please Add $4, Bacon Please Add $3

                      • Garbage Salad

                        • Caesar Salad

                          • Mixed Greens

                            • Cole Slaw

                              • Sliced Tomato and Onion

                                • Alpine Steak Salad

                                  • Chopped Salad with Chicken

                                    • Garbage Salad Entrée

                                      Entrees

                                      Entrees Include House Salad and Choice of Cottage Fried Potatoes, Baked Potatoes or Garlic Mashed Potatoes

                                        Steaks & Chops

                                        Serving Prime Aged Steaks Exclusively

                                        • 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

                                                          For White Meat Only on Chicken Entrees, Please Add $2.50

                                                          • 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

                                                                                                                                        • Rootbeer Float

                                                                                                                                          • Homer's Ice Cream

                                                                                                                                            • Imported Bindi Italian Sorbet

                                                                                                                                              Waters

                                                                                                                                              • Perrier

                                                                                                                                                • Evian

                                                                                                                                                  • S. Pellegrino

                                                                                                                                                    Coffees & Teas

                                                                                                                                                    • Coffee By Alchemy

                                                                                                                                                      • Espresso

                                                                                                                                                        • Cappuccino

                                                                                                                                                          • Tea

                                                                                                                                                            • Iced Tea

                                                                                                                                                              Beverages

                                                                                                                                                              • Green River

                                                                                                                                                                • Sprecher Root Beer

                                                                                                                                                                  • Sodas

                                                                                                                                                                    • Milk

                                                                                                                                                                      Last updated: February 1, 2022

                                                                                                                                                                      What 1,795 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
                                                                                                                                                                      • 4.8Ambience
                                                                                                                                                                      • 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.

                                                                                                                                                                      1,795 Reviews

                                                                                                                                                                      1. Lisa VIP

                                                                                                                                                                        Chicago14 reviews

                                                                                                                                                                        5.0

                                                                                                                                                                        Dined 3 days ago

                                                                                                                                                                        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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                                                                                                                                                                      2. Mark VIP

                                                                                                                                                                        Chicago3 reviews

                                                                                                                                                                        5.0

                                                                                                                                                                        Dined 3 days ago

                                                                                                                                                                        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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                                                                                                                                                                      3. Jeff VIP

                                                                                                                                                                        Chicago108 reviews

                                                                                                                                                                        5.0

                                                                                                                                                                        Dined 3 days ago

                                                                                                                                                                        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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                                                                                                                                                                      4. LeahE

                                                                                                                                                                        Chicago7 reviews

                                                                                                                                                                        5.0

                                                                                                                                                                        Dined 4 days ago

                                                                                                                                                                        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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                                                                                                                                                                      5. Jeff

                                                                                                                                                                        Chicago47 reviews

                                                                                                                                                                        5.0

                                                                                                                                                                        Dined 4 days ago

                                                                                                                                                                        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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                                                                                                                                                                      6. 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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                                                                                                                                                                      7. 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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                                                                                                                                                                      8. 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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                                                                                                                                                                      9. Stan VIP

                                                                                                                                                                        Chicago522 reviews

                                                                                                                                                                        5.0

                                                                                                                                                                        Dined on February 26, 2025

                                                                                                                                                                        1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                                                                        2. Food 5
                                                                                                                                                                        3. Service 5
                                                                                                                                                                        4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                                                                                        EJs always delivers. Incredible service and outstanding food. I continually return because they never disappoint!

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                                                                                                                                                                      10. Sherry

                                                                                                                                                                        Chicago4 reviews

                                                                                                                                                                        5.0

                                                                                                                                                                        Dined on February 23, 2025

                                                                                                                                                                        1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                                                                        2. Food 5
                                                                                                                                                                        3. Service 5
                                                                                                                                                                        4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                                                                                        Excellent food and service! Specifically, our server Jules is always outstanding. We keep coming back to his area. The owner was there also and was very accommodating.

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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 1795 OpenTable diners.

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

                                                                                                                                                                      Make a reservation

                                                                                                                                                                      2 people
                                                                                                                                                                      7:00 PM
                                                                                                                                                                      Booked 40 times today
                                                                                                                                                                      Google Map for EJ's Place

                                                                                                                                                                      10027 Skokie Blvd, Skokie, IL 60077

                                                                                                                                                                      Additional information

                                                                                                                                                                      • Phone number
                                                                                                                                                                        (847) 933-9800
                                                                                                                                                                      • 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
                                                                                                                                                                      • Dress code
                                                                                                                                                                        Smart Casual
                                                                                                                                                                      • Parking details
                                                                                                                                                                        Complimentary Valet
                                                                                                                                                                      • Payment options
                                                                                                                                                                        AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
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