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94 West Steak and Seafood
Categories: Restaurants Seafood Restaurants Steakhouses Nightlife Bars Seafood, Steakhouses, Bars [Edit]
15410 S 94th AveOrland Park, IL 60462
(708) 364-9494
- Hours:
Mon-Thu 11 am - 9 pm
Fri 11 am - 10 pm
Sat 11 am - 11 pm
Sun 10:30 am - 8 pm
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Private Lot
- Attire:
- Casual
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Price Range:
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$$$
- Takes Reservations:
- Yes
- Delivery:
- No
- Take-out:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes
- Good For:
- Dinner
- Music:
- Live
- Best Nights:
- Fri, Sun, Sat
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Smoking:
- No
- Coat Check:
- Yes
- Noise Level:
- Average
- Good For Dancing:
- Yes
- Has TV:
- Yes
- Caters:
- Yes
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
26 reviews for 94 West Steak and Seafood
26 reviews in English
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Review from Mark R.
Chicago, IL
5/25/2012
Thank you very much for the 94 West staff taking such good care of my two Aunts on their simultaneous 80th birthdays. They enjoyed themselves so much, they were in tears telling me the stories.
Everyone was extremely nice, friendly and accommodating. Their waitress was exceptional, attentive, and shared alot of stories and laughs with them. The steaks were cooked to perfection, and the sweet potato was excellent, The dessert offerings along with the candles and whipped cream made their day. It made them all feel very special.
I just wanted to thank you, and everyone at 94 West for making them feel so special.
(FYI-the reason they chose 94 West was because when my one aunt came in from Colorado, she said that "94 West has the best steaks on the south side, including downtown" and that it is her favorite "steak joint"-high praise indeed!) -
Review from Michael S.
Chicago, IL
12/12/2011
Came here with the gf late on a Saturday night (shopped too much) and were thankfully able to be accommodated.
Decor was nice as to be expected from the looks of the place outside,
Service was excellent as the server let us split our entree for a small $5 charge and we were able to still get 2 sweet potatoes (I think there was supposed to be an extra charged over regular potatoes.) Also, she gave us Caesar salads instead of house salads. Anyways, more about the food...
Pork chops: We didn't get the breaded ones and opted for the broiled ones with the baked apples instead. Very good. I was worried that the chops would be dry, but they came out moist and delicious. I liked how the apples were slightly tart to offset the sweetness in the sauce. The entree came with two chops so gf and I each got one.
Caesar salad: I normally would just briefly talk about a Caesar salad, but I did enjoy this one quite a bit. It's not something I would go back for by itself, but it was very good. What I appreciated was the distinct anchovy flavor in the dressing. Usually, I never taste the fishy, salty taste, but I could easily taste it in this dressing. I don't think it was overpowering at all and thought it to be perfect.
Seared ahi tuna: Very good. My only wish is that they didn't put so much sesame seed on the outside and they had more wasabi aioli to accompany the tuna. The seaweed salad with the tuna was fine.
We also got scallops and they were decent too. Nothing to write home about.
So food was good, but service was excellent which is why I think this place is at a solid 4 with the service. I love getting good service as it really does hurt or help one's opinions of a place. The server was very attentive and very accommodating.
Prices aren't cheap, but I didn't think they were expensive. I'm happy with the price for what we got. Will definitely be back. -
Review from Robert C.
Tinley Park, IL
12/11/2011
I ordered the "22 oz. Prime Rib Johnny's Cut | $38.00 - Served with Garlic Mashed Potatoes." It was really good. I was disappointed with the size of the soup bowl that I got with my meal. The soup itself (Beef Barley) was very good, but it was the size of a small cup. Are you kidding me, can you afford it 94 West?. The server, Ryan, was very slow with the drinks. When, I stopped eating for a bit to talk, the server, Ryan, thought I was finished when I was not finished and placed another empty plate on top of mine very quickly, without asking, and took it away, before I had time to react. I did not complain because I only had a few pieces left, but it was annoying and disrespectful, but I showed the same disrespect by reducing my tip. On a minor note, we were seated in an area where they were having a party (not happy with that at all--too loud); I blame the person who seated us for that. I reduced my tip for that as well.
Only tip well when you receive all three: Good Service, Good Food, Respect
We received good food, but poor service, and poor respect. -
Review from Mary E.
Chicago, IL
4/30/2012
This review is based on only one experience, and not from the restaurant proper, but from a catered event in a banquet room.
That said, the food was fabulous. We had a choice of about six different entrees, which was great (usually at these company-sponsored con ed events, you may get two choices...but six? Amazing). The filet mignon was PERFECT. I always order rare (as in, still with a barely detectable pulse), and I often get medium, but this was cooked to order.
The other courses were all delicious, especially the cheesecake dessert.
Since this was in a banquet room, the ambience wasn't over-the-top, but that's okay. I"m sure I'll be back to eat in the actual restaurant. -
Review from blondyne b.
Chicago, IL
11/12/2011
Actually I wanted to dine at the Char-house next door which was closed, so my son and I ended up here. I frequent restaurants downtown but this place looked cool and upscale. Sadly the service was hardly upscale. We sat outside on the patio where the lighting was horrible (unbalanced).
The food was mediocre at best. The martini was awesome tho. -
Review from ISABELLE G.
Palos Park, IL
3/4/2012
Just went here for hubby's birthday. Wanted to take the family some place very nice, let's just say I'm 158 poorer and embarrassed for suggesting this place.
Service extremely slow. 2 kids 2 adults only. We watched other tables come and go as we waited and waited. For an expensive place one would think dirty dishes would be picked up promptly, not so here at 94 west . You would think the
Feature dessert a lava cake you have to wait 30 minutes for would be perfect. Not so! Actually burnt on bottom and no lava. Terrible!
The salad that come with meal?? Straight out of a bag, I'm sure of it.
Stuffed portobello mushroom?Heavily seasoned. Calamari? Seriously had better at tgi Fridays. First bite guess I got a shell. Wtf?
Tirimasu? Frozen in middle! No drinks offered
Or refilled. Coffee forgotten about. And that nuclear green
Pasta salad? PASS! I cannot believe this place is still open! -
Review from Laura W.
8/29/2011
Go for the fish, stay for the drinks. I swear this was my final stop on my bday week of going out to eat and celebrating, and this was with my family. We arrived for a late lunch and when we walked in we realized there were two parties renting out the entire restaurant minus the bar. We didn't want to leave so we sat at a high top in the bar and I think they did a nice job of accommodating us considering they had so much going on.
We started out with the shrimp cocktail and it was great, the shrimps were bigger than I was expecting and the sauce was flavorful.
For my entree I had the swordfish Citrus Crusted with a Light White Wine Sauce & Sauteed Zucchini Ribbons and rice pilaf. Now we were still ordering off the lunch menu but the size of the fish was HUGE. It was double what I was expecting to be served and it was cooked perfectly. I also really loved how thin the zucchini was cut and the sauce went great with the rice pilaf.
We had a bottle of wine with lunch and rather than dessert, we all had one final cocktail. They were your traditional martini drinks but they were made really strong. I don't know if twas just the heavy hand of our server (who had to pull double duty on our table) or what but they really packed a punch.
I can't wait to go back when there aren't two parties and we can properly sit in the dining room. -
Review from Matthew M.
Lombard, IL
1/5/2011
This restaurant has become my family's Christmas Eve tradition. Okay, so far it's only been two years in a row, but you know, traditions are a process.
Well, 94 West is a great place for a holiday dinner. It's classy without ever feeling pretentious. The food is excellent and the service has been absolutely amazing.
Special attention needs to go to our most recent server, Janice. It can't be very fun being stuck working on Christmas Eve, yet she was absolutely fantastic. She was quick, attentive, and a complete gem to my little brother who was being a bit of a brat because he just wanted to get home and open presents from my grandparents. (He's six, give him the benefit of the doubt). She was so good with him, he eventually turned around and got a lot cheerier. Service like that makes a huge difference.
As for the food itself, it's all around great. Once again, my most recent meal was particularly good. I got a 16 oz ribeye with sauteed onions. It was cooked perfectly and seasoned in such a way that it enchanced the meat's flavor without overwhelming it. It also came with an excellent stuffed pepper soup that really exceeded expectations.
It's not cheap at all, but for a really special occasion, 94 West is definitely one of your best options in the southern suburbs. -
Review from Al W.
Orland Park, IL
12/2/2011 1 Check-in Here
Having moved to Orland within the past year, been here twice. I have to say, its probably the best place I have gone to since locating here. Great steaks, well, that is what its known for. Good desserts and good ambiance. I can say I don't have to go to the city for a good steak. And they have entertainment on the patio in the summers. I want to check out the Sunday Brunch, I hear its fantastic, so yet to review that.
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Review from Lauren V.
Crab Meat Stuffed Portabella Mushroom-this is a must order! It was huge and when I return I may just order this as my entree...my mouth is watering just thinking about it!
Our waitress was very helpful when we asked for recommendations and the service was speedy without making us feel rushed. Their fish is great, and they offer several different preparations to choose from which I loved. I ordered the Tilapia with the citrus crust and my mom got the Salmon blackened-both very tasty. Their dessert menu looked awesome, but unfortunately we didn't have any room-just an excuse to return I guess! -
Review from Tina B.
1/26/2009
Their lobster bisque here is very, very good, reeks of sherry and is topped with a decent lump of sweet, sweet lobster meat. I would definitely order it again and I might stop in only for another bowl or two before this cruel winter bitch is over.
I had a lovely lunch of the soup with a steak Caesar salad that was pretty tasty, but not the quality of steak or skill of ..steakery...that I would expect from a steakhouse with these kinds of elevated prices. But again, it was tasty. They also have a wonderful, huge baked sweet potato that I got for my baby. Service was great. I ate during the daytime for an early lunch and found them very accommodating to children - probably not as recommended for peak times, but, you know, do what you gotta do.
I haven't had dinner here, but if you are looking for a fancy type dinner in the area (Orland and under the shadow of a Dick's Sporting Goods) then I would recommend it. Like the upper levels of a three star.Listed in: The Southside (not exactly) -…
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Review from Kim H.
Richton Park, IL
10/3/2011
I have had brunch, lunch, & dinner here. Brunch (offered on Sundays) us an all you can eat affair, now while u am not a fan of buffets, this one us fabulous, & for about $5 more it includes crab legs, (sidenote-price includes 2 complimentary mimosa's other favs from lunch/dinner menu are, prime rib, crab cakes, scallops w/blood orange sauce, & Cajun pasta. They also have fabulous martinis, a little pricey, but worth every dime!!!!!
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Review from Renita M.
12/25/2009
I'm wondering if my expectations are lower, or if their quality/service has gotten better.
I should note, however, that I did not pay for my dinner here -- it was a Christmas Eve treat from my in-laws, all 9 of us out for a lovely dinner. Price point was not among my considerations and it may well be a bit overpriced.
But based on the service and the food, I was very pleased. We were given complimentary bread (a sugared chocolate-nut bread and a crumbly Italian-style) and a bowl of bright green pasta salad. Yes, it was an obscene amount of food coloring, but it pretty much tasted like pasta salad.
I ordered mahi mahi, blackened with a red pepper sauce and served with red & green bell pepper and garlic mashed potatoes. The fish was well-cooked and the sauce and seasoning was absolutely fantastic. I wanted to lick the plate, it was so good. The peppers on top were slightly odd (big pieces, not much rhyme to it) but they tasted good. The garlic mashed potatoes were divine and needed no salt or butter... pure creamy garlicky goodness. The salad that came with my meal had a delicious creamy garlic dressing, but the salad itself was unremarkable.
My husband got ribs and said they were great, with a bit of a glaze and a nice tang to the sauce. I tried one of his sweet potato fries and it was pretty tasty. (Weird side note: Two other people got sides of fries, and the types of fries were different -- one seemed handcut, the other straight out of a freezer bag.) The chicken noodle soup he got with it had a very good broth.
Others at the table reported that their steaks and shrimp were all delicious, though grandma was not a big fan of her au gratin potatoes. Dunno why. :)
Again, it may be overpriced. But I found the quality of the food to be high, and the server we had was very nice and accommodating. And the atmosphere was inviting and classy. So it made for a lovely Christmas Eve dinner with the family.Listed in: Heeeeere fishy, fishy, fishy, Special occasions
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Review from Mariangela S.
San Francisco, CA
9/12/2005
While outside of Chicago for a work-related event, we happened to ask where a good place to eat would be - and were told that 94 West was "kinda ritzy". So we went there in hopes that it would not equate to chain food.
Sat down and were offered the option of the seafood buffet (it was Friday) - which we passed on. Then a bowl of deep aquamarine-dyed fusilli pasta was brought to our table. We stared at this bizarre chef's treat and asked "what is this?" - the reply was that it was something the chef came up with as his own amuse-bouche. We could not summon the courage to even taste one piece, for fear of changing our body chemistry with so much food dye!
Needless to say the meal followed suit. Steaks were ok - the mushrooms they came with were canned, the steamed broccoli ok, but the potato gratin was nothing but a pile of overcooked potatoes covered with cheddar cheese on the top - cheddar that had no taste and was clearly industrial material.
It was all we could do to bolt down the $10 glass of reserve Chianti and pay the bill. Great service though! -
Review from Kenya C.
Chicago, IL
8/31/2011
The waiter was horrible but the food was great I would go back but hopefully the service is better.
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Review from John T.
3/26/2011
The place was packed on a Friday night, and I felt that I was about to dive into something great! First of all, the decor is very nice, and the service is upscale. Everything really did feel like you were in a great place. Unfortunately, the food was subpar and quite over-priced. My steak was over cooked and so was the rest of my party's, so that was disappointing. The side dishes were pretty blah, and just average at best. I am a bit disappointed with the value of the place, but it was upscale and nice.
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Review from roberto a.
IL
8/11/2007
Had dinner at 94 earlier last night. One of my friends who has eaten there before was ranting and raving about it, so four of us made the drive to Orland Park to try it out.
We ended eating the Saturday Night Summer Buffet, the highlight was supposed to the prime rib. Other main offerings were chicken in Spanish rice, salmon, Oriental style ribs, sliced pork loins, salmon with pineapple trimmings, oysters, and decent sized crab legs.
In my opinion, although the prime rib was good, I've had better, for cheaper. In fact I'd even dare to say that Outback would've been more satisfying, and cheaper too. The ribs were more for show and meant to be avoided. I don't know what sauce they used, but it didn't taste anything remotely Asian-styled. However the pork loins and chicken were pretty good and when combined with the steam veggies and sliced potato cubes, the plate more than made up for the letdown the rest of the food provided. The salmon had potential on initial taste, but I could tell it was overcooked as I continued to chew.
My friends said the crab legs were good, but seemed a bit out of place in a restaurant of that presents a more formal ambience than usual. Unfortunately for 94, clad in a dark wood, semi-formal ambience, complete with vocal jazz-fusion mood music, the food did not live up to my expectations. This is a damn shame because once inside, you'd never guess this restaurant was in a suburban mall.
On the brightside the service was cheery, but professional, and the waitstaff kept on top of filling our drinks, and clearing our finished plates. In the end the bill came out to be $38 a person, including tax and tip. Unfortunately I think only 1 out of the 4 of us came out of the place feeling fully satisfied. The rest of us were thinking of other places that tasted better, for cheaper. And it's a shame because the concept does have potential, but it misses the point of having dinner- the food.
Pros: Great service, semi-formal ambience erases all presence of suburbia once you enter, seperate bar area, and outdoor seating for those who want it.
Cons: Pricey, can get better food elsewhere.
To sum it up: Bland food with classy ambience- I'll take a pass on it. -
Review from Marjorie F.
Chicago, IL
Updated - 5/30/2010
Ventured to suburbia to dine with mi familia. I was pleasantly surprised with the the Sunday Champagne Brunch they offer. Food was pretty decent --- breakfast fare (sausage, bacon, eggs, biscuits and gravy, french toast), as well as ribs, roast, mashed potatoes, breaded pork chops, shrimp cocktail, salad, fruit, and a variety of desserts.
Service was fantastic. Our server, Jeff, made 12 people very happy. It's tough to impress my dad - and this guy did. Pops threw in extra cash just to show his appreciation.
Overall, it was better experience than when I last reviewed this place.1 Previous Review: Show all »
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8/19/2007
Based on the appearance, this place seems fairly decent for the 'burbs. We ordered the fried… Read more »
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Review from Steven M.
Updated - 10/10/2010
I really don't remember the last time that I was here, and I forgot that they have an outside patio with a water feature. Great night for it. I had a slab of ribs with a double baked patato. The ribs were nice and meaty and the sauce was mild with a little kick. The tot was o.k. It came with a salad that was pretty big and the house dressing was a vinagrette that was quite tasty. The prices were reasonable with the coupon that is always in the paper for one free meal up to $20 bucks with another one paid for. The atmosphere is quite pleasent also. Just remember to tip on the original bill as the servers are not free.
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3/15/2009
This place has an elegent atmosphere. That's where it ends. The hostess was a middle aged women who… Read more »
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Review from Kayur P.
Chicago, IL
4/4/2011
2011 March- Mahi Mahi
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Review from Meredith K.
Downers Grove, IL
12/2/2007
Went here for the first time for Sunday brunch. After reading the reviews, I wasn't too thrilled about going. Sometimes when you go somewhere with low expectations, you can be pleasantly surprised. This wasn't the case. It was a nice enough place, the staff was friendly, but I wasn't wowed.
I'm not a big fan of buffets, and something happened while I was in line that illustrated by feelings nicely. The kid standing behind me sneezed a little too near the French toast for my liking. I didn't go back for more. I'm not a germaphob, I just don't like to share food with strangers. If I'm going to pay for someone to make my food, I want it to be served to me and just me.
Now that I'm done ranting, I'll say the buffet had a lot of meat on it, not enough sides and they were slow to replenish the desserts. What I did eat was good enough. Truthfully, I filled up on mimosas. -
Review from Valerie M.
Matteson, IL
5/10/2010
I have been twice. I had chicken alfredo the first time and that was really good. The second time I had steak and it was ok and shrimp which was not seasoned well at all.
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Review from Pearl P.
Orland Park, IL
11/13/2010
We just got home after what was to be a 'special treat' for our 90 year old mother's birthday as well as our son and his new bride being in town from TX. The orange roughy which was supposed to be pecan crusted had not a hint of pecans. My mother-in-law commented to the server, 'where's the pecans' and the server pointed to her fish and laughingly said "right there." Noticing my mother-in-law not eating much, I decided to taste her fish. It was awful. Tasted just like she described: fish coated with brown sugar! I ordered the cajun pasta. This is how the menu describes it: "Linguini Tossed with Crawfish, Andouille Sausage & Portobello Mushrooms in a Marinara Cream Sauce Topped with Jumbo Grilled Shrimp." There was NO hint of crawfish, the JUMBO shrimp consisted of two small shrimp, and I mean small. There was sausage and mushrooms but the main dish was a very very heavy sauce and mostly pasta. Bad.
The surf and turf my daughter-in-law ordered was very good and looked like it was cooked perfectly. My son's 14 oz. filet mignon, ordered medium, was cooked rare. Now that I am home and reviewing the bill, we were charged for 2 potatoes, extra, as well. C'mon. You charge 54.50 for surf and turf and 35.50 for filet mignon and can't even include the potato?
The bread, cinnamon raisin, was stale. The white bread was fresh.
The server was pleasant enough.
Let me add that I have eaten here MANY times. MANY. I was just there for lunch last week and it was wonderful.
This was a HUGE disappointment. Someone came by at the end, asking us how everything was, and we were honest, just starting to tell our experience, starting with the pecan crusted fish. Her reply was, 'did you tell your server? We don't want anyone to leave unhappy.' She then left and never came back, allowing us to leave VERY unhappy.
We are not complainers or critical people. We love good food, good service and love to have fun.
Thanks for making our SPECIAL NIGHT OUT not so special. -
Review from Jody S.
Los Angeles, CA
4/10/2010
Nice place ... didn't impress me.
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Review from Donna F.
Evergreen Park, IL
4/29/2010
The interior has potential to be a top notch establishment. However, it is a very unpolished, unprofessional atmosphere. We sat at the bar where we were exposed to a clear view of the kitchen(always rubs me the wrong way), We were told by the hostess that she would be right there at the bar to make our drinks. She happened to be deterred by a phone call leaving us to wait at the bar. Once we got our drinks and enjoyed the lovely goings on in the kitchen we were entertained by the delivery at the door, by the bar in which all the employees joined in unloading the stock. Such ambiance!
Upon getting the table we were served by an over-caffeinated(chose your stimulant) server. No bread until after the mediocre salad. Followed by an entree(beef medallions) ordered without cheese that arrived with cheese. My partner's turkey looked and tasted fake. Food was not very good at all.
Almost forgot about another of my pet peeves---employees eating at the bar when custormers are present. Please!!! This is such bad form. I thought everyone knew that much.
Overall experience was horrendous. I felt like we were invading on the employee's turf. It was all about them and we could have been flies on the wall for all they cared. It might do well in a trailer park! -
Review from diane j.
Tinley Park, IL
2/1/2006
Very disappointing place. I ordered the prime rib, which was just an awful cut of meat. Incredibly fatty and and the meat was tough. It tasted as if it had been cooked for a long time, (due to the softness of the meat) but was not at all tender. My dining companion and I both ordered two different soups and both arrived scalding hot. We were also really turned off by the really gross looking neon blue-green pasta that arrived at our table that is apparently a house specialty! When I called the following Monday to express my disappointment, I was left on hold for five minutes. I called back and was told the managers were busy but would call me back. Didn't happen. I called again the following night and spoke with a manager who apologized for none of the inconvenience or the poor service and basically told me prime rib is sometimes fatty. (which having eaten it my whole life I understand,) this cut of meat was terrible--I've had better steaks at non-steak restaurants. Save your money and go elsewhere. Other than the ambiance which is attractive and tasteful, there is nothing appealing here.
