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Joe's Seafood, Prime Steak & Stone Crab
Categories: Restaurants Seafood Restaurants Steakhouses Seafood, Steakhouses [Edit]
60 E Grand Ave(between Wabash Ave & Rush St)
Chicago, IL 60611
Neighborhood: Near North Side
(312) 379-5637
- Nearest Transit:
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Grand-red (Red Line)
Chicago-red (Red Line)
State/lake (Brown Line, Green Line, Orange Line, Pink Line, Purple Line)
- Hours:
Mon-Thu 11:30 am - 11 pm
Fri 11:30 am - 12 am
Sat 11 am - 12 am
Sun 11 am - 11 pm
- Parking:
- Valet
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Price Range:
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$$$$
- Attire:
- Dressy
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Good for Kids:
- No
- Takes Reservations:
- Yes
- Delivery:
- Yes
- Take-out:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- No
- Wi-Fi:
- No
- Good For:
- Dinner
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Noise Level:
- Average
- Ambience:
- Classy
- Has TV:
- Yes
- Caters:
- Yes
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
815 reviews for Joe's Seafood, Prime Steak & Stone Crab
Review Highlights
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"I can't stop thinking about the key lime pie." In 165 reviews -
"Best filet mignon (bone-in filet) - check." In 66 reviews -
"The chilled king crab legs to start were amazing." In 54 reviews
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815 reviews in English
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Review from Katie S.
Chicago, IL
5/8/2012
I've been to Joe's several times now, usually for business occasions, and decided my wonderful boyfriend needed to experience it too. We went for a belated second anniversary celebration last Friday night. We arrived at 8:30 and were seated promptly at a cozy (but not TOO cozy) table for 2.
Our waiter, Oz, was probably the best waiter I've ever had in my life, anywhere. He truly is a class act - if you end up with him serving you, you're very lucky indeed. Upon being told it was my boyfriend's first time at Joe's, he went through everything in just enough detail for him to really get excited about what we were about to eat. We ended up splitting a bottle of malbec, had the medium stone crabs for an appetizer (amazing) - for entrees, I had the petite filet and he had the bone-in filet. Both were outstanding, perfectly cooked, and seriously, that salt blend they give you to put on your steak? That stuff should be illegal. SO ADDICTIVELY GOOD. We got creamed spinach and Jennie's potatoes for sides and were satisfied but had just enough room for dessert. Oz said he had something great in store for us and brought out half portions of the banana pie, peanut butter pie and key lime pie, one of which was on the house - very nice of him, I thought. (And yeah, by this point we were already $200+ in and it didn't REALLY matter, but it was a nice gesture).
My boyfriend said it was one of the best meals of his life. It was definitely one of the best meals - and best nights - of mine. I can't wait to go back to Joe's again soon. -
Review from Caitlin G.
Chicago, IL
5/7/2012
Went here for my birthday dinner with the boyfriend last Friday night. We had reservations and were seated right away. Our waiter was over right away taking drink orders and really attentive the entire night. We started off with some wine, I had a few glasses of white my bf had a few glasses of red and it was very good. My bf noticed that a former Bears player was seated to our right in the large booth. Others seemed to notice as well and went over to say hello and he was very nice and said hello to everyone who came by.
For food- As an appetizer we had the select stone crab claws. They were amazing and the mustard sauce that goes with them is out of this world. I am so used to having butter, but I didn't miss it at all! For dinner I had filet mignon, cooked to perfection and I was able to season it myself which was a plus and my bf had the fisherman's platter (cod, calamari, shrimp) and he loved his as well. We also had a side of the grilled tomatoes and honestly I could of had a big platter of those for dinner. They are grilled tomatoes with creamed spinach and cheese on top. Seriously those are a must have! For desert. I had the banana cream pie with foster sauce and it was so good. I could have licked the plate. Because it was my first time there they also gave me a free piece of their signature desert key lime pie. I am not a fan of any key lime pie so I asked for it to go and I took it to my mom (who LOVES key lime pie) and she said it was the best she'd ever had and trust me she's tried plenty of them.
Overall, amazing meal & amazing service. Pretty pricey but here you get what you pay for. I will definitely be back again. -
Review from Mira C.
Tustin, CA
This place definitely lives up to the hype!
Everything from the service to the dessert was fantastic... We started with an order of the large stone crabs and it was delish, we took our servers advice and decided to order the large size, too bad they didn't have the jumbo available ;0(
We got the bone in halibut which was light and fresh and cooked to perfection... also the bone in filet was to die for and cooked to a perfect med-rare. The wine that we were paired with also was a perfect fit for fish and for the filet.
Seriously had barely enough room for dessert but still opted for two... The banana cream looked way too sweet but to my surprise it was lighter than the key lime pie both were a great way to end the meal! -
Review from Dawn D.
Cook, IL
5/24/2012
Thee best service I have ever received at a restaurant EVER. The food is excellent. We went there for mother's day and it was a wonderful experience from the appetizers to the desserts. BRAVO Joe's for getting it right every time!
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Review from D H.
Memphis, TN
5/22/2012 Seated via OpenTable
Simply delicious! Best ribeye I have ever had.
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Review from Stephanie H.
San Diego, CA
5/5/2012
If you want to have a solid dining experience in every way - food quality and service - this is the place. Fellow Yelpers accurate describe service as top notch. Professional service that attends to your needs, assesses your interest in explanations, and won't over-interrupt a romantic meal!
Food - I will never forget you oyster rockafeller! Spinach and rockafort (?) baked into dreamy goodness. I would go here just for that and the appetizer breads (mmm, dark bread with raisins! and so many more too!). I always preferred the ahi with a selection of side dishes. Potato choices are abundant and a variety of preparations, and there is usually a seasonal vegetable. I enjoyed the creamy butternut squash and their coleslaw which is a unique and refreshing dish (not creamy like most, more vinegar). It has been awhile since I frequented this place (I miss it so!) so I'm not sure what is seasonal these days..
bonus: Ambiance is great ! You can have a conversation with your meal!
If you are on a budget try lunch. They have great salads too!
NOTE: this is NOT to be confused with "Joe's crab shack" which is a totally different place. -
Review from Lisa P.
Chicago, IL
5/15/2012
Joe's never disappoints.
I felt like seafood and happened to be walking by, so it was perfect. I always order the same thing...chopped vegetable salad, large stone crab claws and key lime pie for dessert. Always hits the spot.
It's definitely not cheap, but I truly believe you often get what you pay for. -
Review from Andrew K.
Irvine, CA
5/1/2012 Seated via OpenTable
I had Joe's for dinner a couple weeks back.... It was so good I went again the next day!
The fried chicken was a surprise winner.
Top notch service.... They gave me 4 pies for free because it was my bday! -
Review from Jessica M.
Chicago, IL
5/21/2012
This review is for brunch. The have a special brunch menu for $25.00 you get 3 courses. Absolutely amazing!! The banana cream pie is life changing. If it's Sunday and you're reading this, leave and go immediately!
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Review from David R.
4/3/2012
Instead of rhapsodizing ad nauseum about my recent experience at Joe's, I'll be succinct: it was one of my favorite meals of the last several years. After two-plus years in my bookmarks list and hearing Melanie S. singing their praises, my expectations were high--and Joe's exceeded them.
The word "feast" seems anemic for this purpose. Thanks to our two generous friends who treated us to dinner to celebrate our wedding, this was a three-hour orgiastic celebration of fine food and companionship.
The only negative came at the beginning--the sad discovery that Joe's makes their Tom Collins with a mix. A mix! I've always appreciated a well-crafted Tom Collins, but it seems increasingly difficult to find good ones in Chicago, even in a place that focuses on old-fashioned service and craftsmanship. This failing usually triggers a major loss of respect from me, but everything that came after completely erased it from my mind. With food this good, I definitely will return, and when I do I'll just order some other cocktail.
The meal itself was spectacular. Impeccable service from Mark, who started us with complimentary sparkling wine. Enormous shrimp cocktail and delicious spinach-stuffed mushrooms to start. An absolutely exquisite bone-in ribeye cooked medium rare--steaks like this are one of life's rare sublime pleasures. Excellent sides as well: brussels sprouts with prosciutto; roasted cauliflower; fried asparagus; and cottage fried potatoes.
And to finish us off, Mark trotted out four of their desserts for our delectation: key lime pie, peanut butter pie with hot fudge, Havana dream pie, and peppermint ice cream. I left the peanut butter pie to my wife, but liberally sampled the other three delightful dishes. The key lime pie deserves its reputation; I would definitely order this again.
The meal was outstanding and the overall experience absolutely superb across the board. I regret that it has taken me sixteen years of living in Chicago to make my first visit. I will be sure that the second is much sooner.Listed in: Best Meals 2008-2012
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Review from Matt W.
Western Springs, IL
5/14/2012
Now this is a restaurant everybody needs to experience in their life. Everything on the menu is amazing and the quality of the service is just as good. When you walk into the dining room you realize the atmosphere compliments the food and service perfectly with the contemporary design to the superior acoustics. I had the stone crabs, crab bisque soup, and Alaskan King Crab legs and I'm still thinking about how delicious it was going down. If I could eat here every day I would.
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Review from Keith J.
Annapolis, MD
5/14/2012 1 Check-in Here
One of the best steaks (bone in ribeye) I have ever had. Was seasoned and cooked to perfection. Don't forget the key lime pie, its a must..
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Review from S C.
Chicago, IL
5/21/2012
Absolutely delicious, even if you don't have the crab. The steak is unreal, service is great. Definitely try the brunch if you can make it, one of the best-kept secrets in Chicago for brunch.
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Review from Beth R.
Chicago, IL
3/14/2012
Once upon a time, there was a girl with a fantastic life. This girl married her book club crush, managed to befriend some awesome people, and although she yearned to adopt all the dogs in the world plus the GEICO gecko, she was temporarily satisfied with one cat. This story involves her husband and two of their aforementioned awesome friends, and what happened one night when they ate dinner together.
First the girl and her husband arrived at the restaurant and enjoyed some people watching before their friends came. There was a busy scene in the bar area, including some tourists who may not know better than to wear a camouflage hunting cap to dinner, and some locals who do. Mostly it was the latter.
The enchanted couple were joined by their similarly enchanted friends and everyone enjoyed a drink. The girls had a cocktail made from two great tastes that taste great together: orange and basil. There was also gin, as the girl realized as she attempted to put one foot in front of the other on the way to their dinner table.
Since the group was in a celebratory mood, there were many, many foods eaten and it might be impossible to list them all. The girl's favorites were the stuffed mushroom appetizer, the roasted cauliflower, the cottage fried potatoes, and her delicious Ahi tuna steak. The tuna came with a sweet chili sauce that set off fireworks in her mouth. The only disappointment was that the brussels sprouts had prosciutto on them, which made them off-limits. But considering the overall volume of food she ate, it might be for the best that there was something she had to refuse.
After dinner, the group lingered and tried not to cry about the empty plates littering their table. Then dessert arrived. The four items included two pies, a cake and a huge scoop of ice cream with hot fudge on the side. They shared, although the girl could have eaten the ice cream by herself, as peppermint stick is her very favorite ice cream flavor in the world. She stopped after several bites and let the others have a turn. She did not extend the same consideration with the peanut butter pie, and unfortunately dominated it rather obscenely.
The evening ended as it began, with excellent and warm service from Mark, who graciously advised the girl on fish choices and didn't appear to judge her for being a snorting pig during dessert. The considerate service was completely in line with the restaurant's classic elegance and comfortable but festive ambiance.
The friends left the restaurant but kept their memories of foods, drinks, laughs, and newfound slang for sexual intercourse. It was a rather perfect evening and the girl felt so lucky to have had the company and to have taken part in the hedonism. It was a quintessential special occasion.
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Review from Steven F.
San Francisco, CA
4/9/2012 1 Check-in Here
You gotta drop some cash here, but worth it.
Bone-In Ribeye - great, lot of meat flavor
Bone-In Filet - the best, ridiculously tender
Stone crab claws - So MF sweet and bunch of flavor. these are a little expensive but you gotta get at least a couple each.
I don't remember the sides being anything great, but the steak and crab claws were so dam good it was an after thought. They put a great sear on the steaks so 90% of the inside is that perfect pink.
Service was top notch.
Whiskeys were reasonably priced.
Went on a sunday night and the place was packed.... i would say a little bit too packed. We had to wait about 30min past our reservation time, but they comped us appetizers and desserts! Could've been because it was my buddies' bday or could've been because they are just nice people; probably a little of both. -
Review from Jay I.
4/1/2012
Went to this place with a friend from out of town for Saturday dinner because I had a 100 bucks gift card. After the big disappointment of Morton's, I really had no hopes for other steakhouses in town. However, plethora of positive reviews about this place led me to try this instead of using the card for the souffle at L2O (which I will do in the near future, too).
Got there at 6pm without the reservation, and the host told us there was no seat available in the dining room until 10:30pm... This was even worse than what I thought (2 hour wait... read from some reviews)... However, there was also the bar area, which is first come first served, where you could get the full menu.
We got a table at the bar after waiting for like 15 minutes. So we ordered a couple of cokes (free sodas by the way), a 20 oz bone-in ribeye for me, a 16 oz ribeye for my friend and a baked potato to share (100 bucks with tax before tip). My ribeye was amazing. It was pretty well seasoned, and very tender. It was a bit undercooked for my standard of medium, but it wasn't too bad. Oh the bread and salted butter were good, too. The server was very attentive.
Overall, I had a pretty good experience. I still don't think Joe's is as good as Peter Luger (this one will be hard to beat for sure... bummer for all the other steakhouses I will review in the future), but a solid option for a good steak in Chicago without a doubt. -
Review from Lu Z.
Chicago, IL
5/12/2012 Seated via OpenTable
Food was amazing!
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Review from Kristina A.
Chicago, IL
3/21/2012
Not even sure how to begin reviewing the miracle they call Joe's....
My wallet could only afford the Restaurant Week specials, so my girls and I made reservations stat.
Crab Bisque....
Stone Crab....
Cole Slaw/Hash Potatoes....
Key Lime Pie...
Unbelievable. So worth the hype, do it. -
Review from Kara E.
Chicago, IL
3/30/2012
I had been wanting to experience Joe's for YEARS! And, I finally got my chance when Restaurant Week 2012 rolled around. Because this place in notoriously busy and impossible to get a reservation, I was able to score a lunch reservation during Restaurant Week. I've heard people rave about this place and I was super excited to finally be joining all those people who have had the chance to go here.
Well, after all that hype, Joe's was just meh. The place was absolutely packed for a Saturday lunch, I mean every seat was taken (most likely due to the cheapo menu for Restaurant Week). I went with the prix fixe lunch that included; a bowl of lobster bisque, about 6 stone crabs, a side of coleslaw and key lime pie. The soup was awesome, the stone crabs were just okay and sorta lacked taste even w/ the dipping sauce. I'm not a fan of coleslaw and Joe's didn't convert me to one either. My beaux went with the lobster bisque too, the filet mignon, joe's tomato's and the bananas foster. My bf seemed to really enjoy his lunch- he loved everything except the dessert. I got to snag a taste of the pesto/cheesy tomatoes and they were deelish.
Service was impeccable even for the place being slammed. My only gripe is that this lunch that I had been dying for years to have, took a total of 40 minutes. We were in and out of there and it did feel a little rushed. Oh well, at least I can say I've FINALLY been to Joe's. -
Review from Cece P.
Chicago, IL
3/23/2012
Joe's is Ahmazing!!!!
Their food is extremely fresh and worth every penny.
Their pies are to die for, my favorite: Banana cream pie w/ foster sauce (Mouthgasm!)
Seriously, if you haven't been yet - GO! -
Review from Kevin G.
Chicago, IL
Updated - 5/19/2012
Since my last review almost two years ago, I would say Joe's is even better. The menu's selections never fail to disappoint my cravings and the service is still excellent. We always look forward to dining here.
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6/18/2010
Always a great meal and the wait staff know the menu well. I really like this place. Suggest making… Read more »
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Review from mumin k.
Nashville, TN
4/24/2012
I had one of the best steak restaurant experiences at Joe's. The bone in ribeye was excellent, the best I had so far. The service was also top quality. The waiter definitely knew what he was doping .. The most surprising part is that this place was not any more expensive than your regular steak house but it was much better than any other place i have been both in terms of food and service quality. I would highly recommend this place.
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Review from Ernest S.
Chicago, IL
2/25/2012
We went here today to try their lunch restaurant week menu. I got the stone crab course and the stone crabs were sweet and fresh but it's their sauce that makes it really great. Wife got the shrimp scampi linguine which she had before and loved.
Our server was fantastic. Very friendly and accommodating. However, there was an error with the bill and she sort of disappeared towards the end of the meal. But I don't want to factor that in too much as the restaurant started becoming extremely busy and it was probably quite hectic for the servers. -
Review from Glenn S.
Chicago, IL
5/3/2012
I love Joe's don't get me wrong there food is excellent and so is the wait staff. If I had to pick between Joe's and Hugo's, Hugo's wins hands down for me. I just prefer a little more casualness then Joe's. I'm strictly giving Joe's 4 stars based on my like for other seafood places... you can't go wrong with either though!
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Review from Lauren V.
2/21/2012 1 Check-in Here
If you've never been to Joe's, I suggest you remedy that ASAP. No, I'm not talking about Joe's Crab Shack-I'm talking about the classy, elegant Joe's Seafood, Prime Steak & Stone Crab.
I have never been disappointed at Joe's-from the tart Key Lime martini, to the irresistible assorted bread basket, to the stone crab, the steaks, the sides, the desserts, and just the overall ambiance of the place....I could go on and on.
Joe's was the first place I tried stone crab and I really don't know how it could get much better. I'm not a real pick-my-food-out-of-a-shell-to-eat-it type of girl but for some stone crab, I can do a little work. It can be a little pricey for such a small amount, but give it a try at least once and you'll see what I'm talking about. If you don't want to go all in with the stone crab legs, at least try the crab bisque. This bisque is velvety smooth and when they bring it out to you they pour the bisque over chunks of crab in a bowl at your table. So so sooo good-trust me on this one.
Not only does Joe's have great seafood-their turf options are amazing as well. I've never had a bad steak at Joe's. The filet mignon is my go-to, dry (i.e. no sauce) and cooked to perfection-so delicious. Their sides are big enough for two and you'll be fighting to put down your fork when you start getting stuffed but you just want one more taste. I love the grilled tomatoes-the pesto on top is just awesome. The hash browns are another one of my favs-so crispy and buttery...my mouth is watering just thinking about them. Heaven forbid I not mention their smooth, cheese and breadcrumb topped mashed potatoes-hello carb overload! They also have a very unique cole slaw that is very tasty as well, if you're a fan of cole slaw of course. I don't think you can really go wrong with anything you choose.
Save some room for dessert-the Key Lime Pie and Bananas Foster Pie are fantastic! -
Review from James S.
Winchester, VA
4/18/2012
Very good dinner. Waiters in black ties, Dress Casual should is the scene. We had the medium Stone Crabs to share at the table. Very Sweet. Served cool. Bone in Ribeye Steak special was amazing flavorful, the Bone in Filet was tender and cooked perfectly. Loved the Blue Cheese with Bacon Wedge Salad. Just an overall good experience. Service was very professional.
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Review from Elaine M.
Highland Park, IL
2/19/2012 1 Check-in Here
Joe's was my first introduction to "Chicago Restaurant Week". What a great deal. I love it and will be looking forward to fully partaking in Restaurant week next year.
That being said walking into Joe's is like walking into something from the sixty's. Love that old time, elegant feel. Having never been there before, the waiter was kind enough to provide the over 100 year old history of Joe's.
The restaurant week menu provided us the opportunity to have a three course meal at a great price, $33 per person. We all opted for basically the same meal with a slight variation in our dessert choice.
To begin the meal we all had the crab bisque. It was a wonderful, delicious, creamy bowl of coziness. For our entrees we had the stone crabs. Served cold and pre-cracked. The are sweet and yummy but a bit of a pain to get all the little bits of crab out. (You don't want to waste any!) Also, being pre-cracked is handy but leads to some shattered little bits here and there that you have to be careful of. For the sides we had the hash browns, mashed potatoes and coleslaw, all served family style. All were terrific. Finally for dessert three of us had the key lime pie and one the banana cream pie. The key lime pie was good but I have had better. Even so, I would still order it again because it fits in so nicely with the crabs and vibe of the place. -
Review from Taz M.
Los Angeles, CA
3/8/2012
From the service to the food - it doesn't get better than this. I know alot of ppl are sold on the trendy steak experience (Cut, David Burke's, etc) - save yourself from mediocre (at best) steak and head here. I chose Joe's for my husband's bday over a ton of the other high-end Chicago steakhouses because nearly every Chicago steak expert ranks Joe's at the top of their list.
Here are the basics: order the surf and turf (I got the petite filet), definitely try one of their sides (roasted cauliflower is amazing), and make sure to have Sean as your server. The lobster tail here was even better than the ones I have had in SoCal...soo good! Beyond the food being amazing, Sean is probably in my top 3 list of best servers I have ever had the pleasure of meeting...he made the dinner over-the-top amazing. One more thing - they were completely booked for the times I wanted on OpenTable - I emailed the restaurant, and the manager there (Eric) booked our table - how great is that?! Enjoy!!! -
Review from Donisha L.
Chicago, IL
2/24/2012
Restaurant Week SUCCESS!
First time at Joe's and it was great! 3 courses for $33, sign me up please and thanks. Throw in a bottle of wine and I'm a happy yelper!
Stone Crab Bisque - Amazing
Filet Mignon - Awesome
Joe's Grilled Tomato - thabombDOTcom
Jennie's Mashed Potatoes - Cheesy Goodness
Key Lime Pie - ***Please insert word to describe the unimaginable... SURREAL**
Our waiter Sean and the rest of the staff were so attentive and weren't too pushy with items outside of the restaurant week menu. It was wonderful! Will definitely be back! -
Review from Courtney P.
Chicago, IL
2/10/2012
What a wonderful meal! Stone crabs and mussels and steak oh my!
Bt seriously, this place rocks. It is pricey but amazing. Love love love! The tres leches cake is a great dessert too! If I every get super rich I'll come here all the time!
One thing that was awkward though, was waiting for our table in the crowded room. It felt like we were in everyones way. -
Review from Jeremy C.
2/25/2012 1 Check-in Here
This was my 2nd time going, my wife's 1st time. She ordered the 20oz bone-in ribeye, and I got the Filet and Lobster Tail combination. I must say - AWESOME. The ribeye was perfectly cooked, seasoned great. The lobster was amazing...definitely something everyone should try. What was great too was that our waiter removed the lobster from the tail for me, making it much easier to eat. We also got a small order of the side of onion strings, which was plenty for the both of us. They don't state on the menu that you can order a reduced size of the sides, but our waiter told us that a small would be enough us.
If you want a great steak place, and also a place to get solid seafood...this is the place to go. Make sure to call way in advance, especially when it's around the holidays or valentine's day, because this place does get booked up quickly. Also, once in a while you may see a chicago celebrity sighting! My first time going Scottie Pippen was about 3 tables over, pretty cool -
Review from Chohee Y.
Chicago, IL
4/21/2012 2 Check-ins Here
My boyfriend loves this place and I had to come here multiple times because of him. But I gotta say that this is one of the best steakhouses in Chicago. Not only their steak but their seafood especially crabs are amazingly good. Key lime pie is of course to die for. I wish I could afford to coming here more often.
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Review from Pascal M.
2/12/2012
Your wallet's about to be as defenseless as the one armed crab that wanders the high seas. Joe's is a high end Steak and Seafood restaurant, so one would be foolish to think you can escape without dropping some dolla.
Joe's is located off the corner of Rush and Grand, an area that's packed with restaurants. Joe's stands arguably right at the top. They've created a strong reputation, so they get pretty busy on the weekends. Best to make a reservation 2-3 week s in advance. The interior is nice. Lots of hardwood, high ceilings, and plenty of bar space. The bar is great if you don't have a reservation, their full menu's offered so you can just dine in there if you don't feel like waiting. I only caught glimpses of the dining area, but it looked really nice.
A friend and I came here last night to have a full meal after stocking up over $200 worth of Lettuce Entertain You funds. Unfortunately, we found out just before we ordered a Dry Aged Ribeye, Alaskan King Crab, Mac and Cheese, and Broccolini. Fortunately, our server Amy told us the NO Friday and Saturday policy for my credits. Glad I didn't drop almost $250 of my hard earned dollars. On top of quick and efficient service, their considerate too. I'm looking forward to visiting Amy again to spend the balance on my card. GONNA BE A FEAST!
We did however have the Jumbo Stone Crab (order of 3 with Mustard Sauce) and Shrimp Cocktail. Along with the Manhattan Martini and a Hendrick's Gin Martini, up, extra dry. Martinis were nicely made, they have all their products neatly organized at the bar, everything looks fresh and clean. I like this.
The shrimp were plump and very fresh. Cocktail sauce was good too, they add a little extra horseradish on top. The Jumbo Stone Crab was remarkably fresh, being that we're so far from an Ocean. You may be a little disappointed due to dropping a hefty penny to get your Stone Crab Fix. While I enjoyed the the crab immensely, I still didn't feel the price tag was worth it. Only caviar and black truffles have made me feel that way in life. I think I'd prefer getting these online and shipped to my house.
Joe's Seafood will deliver on all your expectations. Their as close to fine dining as a Steak and Seafood restaurant can get. The service is impeccable. Cocktails are made with precision and a wine list that's tailored to appease all tastes and preferences. The food from beginning to end is simply a winner. -
Review from Nimit P.
Chicago, IL
4/19/2012
It's hard not to like this place. The steaks are prime and cooked to perfection, the seafood is fresh and always plentiful, and the atmosphere is classic. If you're a fan of stone crab then you won't be disappointed. They have them in every size and you can order as many are as few as you need to satisfy your appetite. I would recommend the garlic spinach and Jenny's mashed potatoes. As far a steakhouse goes, the rules are pretty simple. Just keep the wine glasses full as you clean your plates. Hard to really go wrong at Joe's.
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Review from Pamela P.
1/30/2012 1 Check-in Here
Delicious, fresh food. The lobster is divine. The Madagascar shrimp (when they're in season) are huge and savory and a taste you will crave. Obviously the stone crab is something to behold.
The people can be a bit stuffy as is the decor-- a little steak-housian and dated but with the quality of the food totally outweighs any negative. -
Review from Kyle P.
Chicago, IL
2/10/2012
Had and have always had great meals here. I have been coming for lunch for years and have had good service. Have had mike burch or birch the last few times and really like his attentiveness and ability to know when we are having a business meeting.
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Review from Jeff S.
1/1/2012
Amazing. The family and I decided to celebrate my father's birthday this year by going to a new restaurant, and I decided to take everyone to Joe's. My family agreed - one of the best meals ever. From the food to the service, I was extremely happy with Joe's.
FOOD
Stone Crab: AMAZING. A little sweet, but perfectly tender and delicious. Did I say that they were amazing? The house mustard was a perfect complement to the stone crab, but you didn't need it as the crab meat stood on its own. This is something that everyone should at least try when dining here. They're not cheap, but then again, you know what you're in for when dining at Joe's...
Mussels: of everything I had tonight, the mussels were probably the least amazing. Not that there was anything wrong with them as they were great. But I didn't think that the broth was anything worth raving about, and that's one of the main reasons to order mussels, isn't it?
Petite Filet and Lobster: I ordered my steak rare, and it came out just as it should. The main star however was the lobster. Joe's cooked it perfectly, and served it with drawn butter as lobster should be. It was your standard surf-and-turf, but it was delicious.
Chilean Sea Bass: A bit salty, but good nonetheless. One of the items I thought was a bit overpriced, however.
Seafood Chopped Salad: They give you a LOT of chilled seafood on this plate. A LOT. I don't normally suggest getting any sort of a salad as a meal when you go out, but this is something that would fit the bill as extraordinary and worth getting, especially for the price (less than $20). I was actually impressed with the amount of various seafood served with this one.
Banana Creme Pie: Very good dessert. They don't try to throw a ton of sugar at you with this one, and everything blended together quite nicely. Would highly recommend.
SERVICE
Impeccable. Our server didn't over-serve, quick refills on drinks/water, nice explanations of items on the menu. Definitely world-class.
VALUE/OVERALL
I'll just say it - Joe's is not a cheap place to eat (unless you accidentally find yourself at Joe's Crabshack instead). But, I would consider Joe's a place to go on special occasions. The food is amazing, a low amount of noise, and all around service is tight and accommodating. I definitely found great value here, and look forward to the next time I go back. -
Review from PJ M.
Redondo Beach, CA
2/12/2012
Haha! I just read the review from the guy who said "your wallet's about to be defenseless..."
This place was a 2-hour wait without a reservation so we snagged a round table in the bar area and locked in a bottle of Quintessa, so we offset the table situation by stepping up the wine - which for that bottle was priced really reasonably (first good impression).
Next were the medium sized stone crab legs with the dijon dipping sauce (no I didn't care that the wine didn't pair) - the crab legs were rich and delicious. The bone-in Filet was next with the mac-n-cheese side, the Brussels con bacon and mash potatoes with some kind of schmutzy cheese. Filet was cooked perfect everything else was excellent.
Ended with a key-lime pie, peanut butter pie and the chocolate fudge pie (custom sample plate suggested by our waitress)...
Awesome. -
Review from Tiffany T.
Alhambra, CA
3/19/2012 1 Check-in Here
I will give their filet mignon an honorable mention, but the thing to try here are their stone crab claws!! It was the most memorable part of my dining experience here and I would come again just for those crab claws. Definitely on the pricey side, but you get what you pay for!
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Review from Mathew C.
Chicago, IL
3/19/2012
Not sure why people go bananas for Joe's. As a Miami native I can assure the only thing the original shares with this and the Vegas outpost is the font on their logo.
