Wait staff was excellent. Courteous and helpful, and the wine suggestions were fantastic I believe we had a napa valley wine that was divine. But unfortunately the food was not so good. We were off to a good start with a pretty tasty Mediterranean salad, but my steak disappointed. It was too chewy and well-done when I asked for medium rare. My co worker's roast beef was dry and the portion size was way too large, in a bad way. Normally, I love large meals, but his hunk of meat was so big that it cooked unevenly and was unpalatable. read more

Wildfire - Porterhouse steak - American Near Me - Schaumburg, Illinois

Two words: Happy Hour. Appetizers are half off!

Ambiance: Nice modern interior with dark heavy wooden tables with what my fiancé told me were purse hooks on the corner of each. Dark furniture was contrasted by light pastel walls. Lighting was not obnoxiously dim, everything was clean as the staff was BUSTLING. These guys are super efficient turning tables over but it never felt rushed or chaotic, I was really impressed. Food: Also impressive! The bread was super fresh and tasted like a cheez-it puff pastry with molten cheese in the middle. Could have eaten a whole basket by myself easily. I had the fish tacos which were excellent: warm corn tortillas served with a small filet of well seasoned fish sitting on a bed of baked tiny corn kernels. This is served with a side of shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, a dallop of sour cream, guacamole and their homemade salsa. Overall everything tasted very clean and fresh, the deconstructed presentation meant you to get to assemble your tacos however you like which is fun. To nitpick the meal, the corn was over-cooked which meant it was a little chewy and dry and the kernels lodged themselves in every crevasse in my mouth. The fish filet while deliciously seasoned was a touch dry and about the size of my palm for 4 tacos, could've used an extra ounce or two of fish for $16. The homemade salsa added excellent moisture and mild earthy smokiness but could've used a little more heat/flavor IMO. The guac was forgettable but filled with thick chunks of avocado which i love. Despite all my nit-picks though, my tacos were delicious and weaknesses of one component were compensated by others from the dish. I would not hesitate to order this dish again. Finally, I shared a rainbow roll which was good - the fish was fresh, the rice was the perfect texture, you get about 8 pieces for a full order and it was served with a spicy mayo sauce which was nice. Overall I really enjoyed my meal and would gladly come here more often if my wallet could support it. Really the only thing preventing this place from 5 stars is a lack of 'value'. They intend for this place to be ritzy and they charge you for it, the good thing is that they deliver what they promise. read more

I really like Wildfire. The "Supper Club " ambience is nice. The food and service are good. If you drink, u must get their stormy night martini, it is exceptional. I really like the balsamic roasted veggies and the au gratin potatoes as sides. The entrees are good and even though it's primarily a steak restaurant, I've never had a steak here. The potatoe crusted scallops are good, as is the cedar plank salmon. The only disappointing thing is that many of the yummiest items are only served at lunch/ not available for dinner. Things like the corn bread, the stuffed burgers and the Mediterranean shrimp salad. Also they used to have the BEST beef short ribs but no longer offer it. Bummer, I hope they reconsider. read more

Their Horseradish Crusted Bone-In Ribeye Steak is to literally die for I love it so much! EVERYTHING at Wildfire is great from the appetizers to their entree's to their desserts. And their Chopped Salad? FANTASTIC! I guess you can tell I'm a bit excited about this restaurant. Would go daily if I could! Great place for a special occasion or a romantic dinner. read more

Food was ok; ribs were a good value, nice wine list but disappointed in the scallops- didn't want the kale served with it, no substitute offered. Waiter seemed to service the larger groups but seemed bothered with the smaller ones. Last visit was a few years ago, no plans to return any time soon. I guess I'm not a steakhouse person. Oh yes, forgot... the water tasted like bleach read more

Even tho I live in one of the most wealthiest states ( Connecticut) I have never really been to a real nice place to eat. This place is a Jem in my eyes. First off nice ambiance, seems fancy but they let me walk in with street clothes. Second great staff that works here, made a stranger in a new town feel welcome and made me feel comfortable in a unfamiliar environment. Third great food. Got a French onion soup to start with, which was decadent and savory a bit sweet maybe do to the type of cheese. Got the 10 oz prime rib with mashed potatoes. Prime rib was hands down the most flavorful I've had. Potatoes were also good but I wasn't able to eat them because I was full haha. In conclusion I was very satisfied with my experience and will remember my trip to wildlife in Chicago!! read more

Wildfire - American Near Me - Schaumburg, Illinois

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What's not to like? My kind of place, this rest'raunt is (sung to the tune of "My Kind Of Town, Chicago Is"). A pleasant, festive atmosphere, spacious and comfortable inside, attentive and knowledgeable waitstaff. Prices were comparable to better Dallas-area restaurants. Valet service was advertised, but my party found a spot in the back. The menu and winelist were impressive. I had the Prime Rib, which was prepared to perfection. My side dish, potatoes au gratin was very tasty, but the portion was quite small - I could have wished for more. The bar service was really good - my Beefeater martini was perfect. We were comfortably able to find room for dessert. What I had wanted was sold out :( but the substitute, creme brulee, was admittedly delicious. Next time I visit the area I intend to return and try more yummy offerings. read more

I spent $400 in this place, the other day, and I dunno if just I had a bad taste experience, or if the 500+ 4-5 star reviews about them are written by good judges of good food - worth the $$$$ ... but I have a feeling, people just don't know what's really good anymore. The service was great, but the ambiance was not worth all this $! They had piped in music, that was soo soft, you couldn't make it out! They might as well have just turned it off, for all it added to the experience. And the look of the restaurant was more like a cafeteria, than a fine place to eat! For an avg. $35 entree price, your only offered 1 side dish! Most places will give you a salad and 2 sides for that kinda money! I ordered the veal on the bone and it came out as rubber on the bone! It wasn't cooked properly or thoroughly! I did take it home ... and finished cooking it, and it turned out ok. It wasn't cooked right because nobody's got time to do anything right anymore. A 2nd example of this, was the steak, my son in law ordered. He asked for it medium well. It was black crusted on the outside (from cooking too fast/ no time!) and the inside was red and not cooked properly, to his specification. It tasted ok, but was not cooked properly. Since we'd had appetizers, that were good, and others at the table had their orders cooked ok, I ate some of their stuff, while my rubber veal sat on my plate. This was deff a 2 time experience - first - and last! read more

This place is outstanding no matter which location you choose! Waiters and waitresses go above and beyond with service, they have amazing food and their drinks are beyond spectacular! If you've got a sweet tooth, try their smoky night drink. They made my anniversary spectacular with rose petals and a little anniversary cake, even put us in a quiet back room so we could enjoy an intimate anniversary dinner. Thank you guys!! read more

BEST STEAKS EVER Always have a pleasant time here. Meat is always wonderfully prepared. Mashed potatoes are always delicous. Just go here :) read more

The food is delicious! We ordered carry out and and all the food was amazing. The staff on the other hand didn't seem to want to help with the carry out or care to explain in a polite fashion where to actually pick it up. The bartender was nice but hostesses seemed rude. We will be back for the food but leery of the service staff. We've also dined in and enjoyed the experience. The server was much more helpful and knowledgeable than the hostesses mentioned above. The interior is a very cool, retro decor. They have many different "dining rooms" and we've only been in one, but I forget what the name was. I will be back because the food is great and the interior is classy. read more

Have been coming to this location for quite some time. After work for their apps specials with friends, wine events and dinners. I have to say I have yet to be disappointed. They have a multiple menu of choices ranging from apps, salads, soups, chicken, fish, chops and of course their fantastic steaks. Their own Wildfire house red and white wines are excellent. Food, staff and service is always exceptional so for all of those reasons this is why I keep coming back! read more

We did take out. The three medallions filet mignon were loved by my cook it till it's shoe leather husband. I on the other hand had the pork chops which were so overcooked I couldn't eat more than one half of an extremely dry one, even with the delicious sauce and yummy mushroom topping. So, it's a mixed bag. The seasonings, sear, and toppings were perfection, but for these prices you had better know how to properly cook a pork chop. read more

My fiancee and I went to Wildfire to celebrate our engagement and our anniversary. The service was beyond fantastic, we had our drinks and bread within a couple minutes of ordering them. The food was perfect and the prices aren't too bad for a restaurant of this caliber. They even threw in a complimentary desert for us as well. It's safe to say that we'll be going back for sure. read more

Always solid food when I've been here for work. The filet's are my standard and they're pretty juicy. One plus is on Passover (Jewish holiday.... Jesus' last supper was a Passover Sedar, so there's your bit of trivial pursuit for the day) they offer matza since Jewish people cannot eat bread. BTW their ribs are tasty too, so is the Macadamia crusted fish. read more

We ate here Saturday night before seeing Dave Attell at The Improv. This was a great dining experience. The service was friendly and uber-professional, the ambience and spacious dining area made the whole experience such a pleasure. Deb had the Filet Mignon Wellington; I had the Filet crusted horseradish. We were amused to the see the same service cues from our waiter that we have seen at other Lettuce Entertain You restaurants. They really have the quality service thing nailed. We were seated a tad close to one of the entrances to the kitchen, that is the only thing we could complain about. However it probably facilitated more frequent visits to our table by our waiter so no harm. read more

Love this place! Nothing beats a good steak. Visited on a birthday and made reservations for a large table. The waitress handled everything flawlessly. Decor is nice. Had the pretzel, calimari and spinach / artichoke fondue. All I can say is.. awesome. The pretzel was so fresh and SUPER soft inside. It was ridiculously good. The calimari was also not overly battered, and very fresh. Not chewy. The Dip was amazing as well. My wife had the chicken and St. Louis rib combo. The sauce used on both was very different, yet tangy in a good way. Very tasty. I had the ribeye / stuffed shrimp combo that was on special. The steak was cooked just perfect. Nothing irks me more than when they overcook my steak. The shrimp were actually a pretty large size. Came with your choice of sides. I had mine with asparagus. I definitely had food coma! read more

Came here on a Monday night, post work. Hadn't been to this particular Wildfire but it's a carbon copy of all the others and that's a good thing imo. I really like the atmo at WF's as they are dark and clubby with nice lighting and comfy seating, and even though they are always bustling with activity, with an open kitchen in the back, the noise level is subdued due to excellent acoustics. Another great thing about Wildfire is they always have some solid specials, and if you are in the mood to just snack, take advantage of their 1/2 price apps which go til 6p. Monday's also come with 1/2 price bottles of wine and we chose an excellent Malbec for 22$. Awesome longtime Vet server "?" (can't recall her name but she was insanely well informed and loved her job) recommended a bunch of things....one we went with were the Horseradish encrusted Oysters which were amaze. She, wanting a salad chose the famed WF Chopped, also delicious and completely delivered. I chose the Steak Sandwich that actually didn't look particularly great to the eye (it was a fairly thin cut and even though ordered Med Rare looked more Med/Med Well...the reality was it didn't matter. It was a very tender cut of tenderloin which melted in your mouth, excellent flavor all around with a pesto sauce, arugala, red onion and mozzarella on a toasted ciabatta. I subbed creamed spinach for fries which was good, not off the charts good but tasty all the same. Rounded out the meal with one of their Chocolate Mousse Oreo desserts which was a perfect ending to a great meal. read more

Had a nice and quiet business lunch while we sat at a booth in the bar. Vassi was our server and she did a great job. She went over all the specials and made suggestions. We had the Schnitzel sandwich on special and the steak sandwich. My suggestion is to not cut the sandwich in quarters, but just in half. It gets a little messy when the food is falling out after you take a bite. Also, the fries are a little too greasy. Overall Wildfire is a great place for lunch and dinner with great service, menu, and ambience. One tip for guests is to leave the casual dress at home... read more

Wildfire - Pork Schnitzel sandwich on special - American Near Me - Schaumburg, Illinois

Good vibe and good food and drinks. I was there for a work dinner and we had a great time. Service was great, lots of menu options and the food and drinks were fantastic. I would definitely go back when I'm in the area again. read more

Pros: consistently good food, service and fantastic coconut pie Cons: noisy and feel pressured to leave on a busy night Faves: macadamia crusted fish, chops, filet three ways, chopped salad and the beef and blue chees salad. See you on my birthday! read more

Exceptional and people know this. People were jam packed in here on Tuesday night. I tried to be cynical and not appear as a country bumpkin from Iowa who was easily impressed by the first suburban Chicago chain restaurant I've been to this year. I'm being sincere in saying that this place has it together. Superb selection of steakhouse fare, daily specials and salads. I was not in the mood for a heavy red-meat laden meal, and was blown away by a deep selection of seafood. I settled on the crabcake-trout which was on par on the very best seafood creations I would expect to find at a high-end restaurant that specializes in seafood. Evening was ended with a unique, delicious and memorable apple skillet-crumble dessert that was a real treat. read more

I go here probably once a month with my mom for martini flights! I think that is the greatest part of it! I've only been there once for an actual meal, which was just okay. But I went a long time ago for their dinner meal so maybe it's different now. Now whenever I go, my mom and I usually sit in the bar during happy hour and have martini flights and half off appetizers. The appetizers are really good. We always get the chicken and portabella mushroom skewer and the artichoke dip. Both are so amazing. We've also had the goat cheese appetizer too. Also nummy! The staff members are always very friendly too. We've had a girl there a few times and she always remembers us and chats with us about things. Really personable! If you like martini's, definitely hit it up for the flight if nothing else. They are really really good. My favorite is the raspberry martini and the stormy night. I'll have to try out their dinner food again too... but only if I have a gift card, it's pretty pricy during the regular hours which is why we hit up half off appetizers in the bar (4-6). read more

Now I have to drop my rating a little to 3 Stars. Wildfire unfortunately is going downhill. I had the fish sandwich the other week which was soso and today a Turkey Ruben. The sandwiches here used to be pretty good (Remember the Mustard Crusted Chicken) but now seem lackluster. The fish sandwich has more bun and stuff than fish (the relish is good) and the TR was basically sliced turkey and coleslaw. Really!!! dumping your already made coleslaw on turkey makes it a ruben?! Seriously... SAD! read more

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Very Disappointed! Food was average. Restaurant (Schaumburg location) was dirty. Serving staff, especially, our waiter acted as if he didn't want to be there. What a waste of money! read more

Generally, I enjoy Wildfire. However, attempting to setup a 30-person dinner party for my daughter's Confirmation has been a very disappointing experience. I can't believe the group dining/events manager is arguing with me about whether she attached a "package" file to her email. (She did not). Instead she'd rather email me 3 times asking if I'm sure it wasn't already sent. (Yes. I'm sure. And I attached screenshots). Just. Resend. It. Actually, sis, nevermind....now I don't really care anymore. If this is any indication of the level of service we'll receive, I'll take my money and my kid's Confirmation dinner to one of the myriad of other quality restaurants right down the road. read more

Wildfire - Schaumburg is a great place to have dinner with people you don't really want to have dinner with (think extended in-laws or your aunt's friends from out of town). The dining room is incredibly loud, making conversation difficult if not impossible, and there is nothing on the menu that will either wow you or frighten the insipid tastes of your dining companions. They do a great presentation on everything, but the food and service don't quite live up to the appearances. Serving the spinach and artichoke dip in a little fondue pot is clever, but it's still the same stuff you get at TGI Friday's. Ribs and steaks are good if not mind-blowing (and occasionally charred) but reasonably priced. In sharing entrees and sides with two other people, the only thing that made me say, "Hey, this is really good!" was a side of creamed spinach. The portion sizes are generous though. It's easy to spend too much money here on an experience that is largely forgettable. read more

This place is not bad at all. The place is always packed with people waiting for tables if they did not reserve ahead of time. We had a party of 11 for 5:30pm reservations and received one of the small private rooms. I prefer to be in the normal dining area to people watch but the private room was nice and fit all with room to spare. The waitress was very friendly and knowledgeable of their menu and different types of sauces. Well I got there about 20 minutes late and picked their special which was 3 pieces of filet mignon with 3 different toppings (horse raddish, garlic, XXXX) totally forgot the last one. I asked for medium rare but it was more medium than rare. I probably should have asked for rare. My side was broccoli which was ok. Overall I wasn't too impressed with the filet mignon, id give it a 3.5/5 stars. Also had soup which I give 5/5 stars it was sometype of shrimp cream soup? Calamari was ok as well but nothing special. The desserts on the other hand were great. Between 11 of us we choose 3-4 different desserts ranging from ice cream on top of cookies, peanut butter cake, ice cream on top of fruits and cereal, and banana coconut pie. Sorry I dont recall the names. The icecream with cookies and banana cocunut pie topped my list. Then peanut butter cake and ice cream on top of fruits and cereal. Id consider Wildfire again but if you want a quiet dining experience, Wildfire is not the place for you. It is relatively loud and the wait seems to be long. The bar was very busy and was almost shoulder to shoulder. I give it 3.5 stars but rounded up to 4. I am sure if I went again, ill enjoy it more the second time around. read more

My first, but not the last time to visit this establishment... as soon as we drove up, we knew we were in for trouble! The parking lot was plugged on a Tuesday night, so we valeted it, then waited to be seated. As I walked past the reception area and into the dining area, the kitchen immediately caught my eye ~ FIRE! The place is beautiful, the setting is romantic/fun, and the service is impecible to say the least! The bread, appetizers, dinners, desserts, I could go on... I just really liked being there and great company made the evening a very memorable one. Thanks, Shaumburg, a new Chicago 'burb favorite! read more

This was my first time going to Wildfire and I will definitely go again!!! It was busy and there was a wait so if you make a reservation they seat you in less than five minutes. Our waitress was fantastic...she knew the specials and when we placed our order she suggested wines to go with our food and was able to describe the taste of each wine suggested. The atmosphere was energetic and the dining room it self has a dark romantic feel to it even though i was there with friends it was still nice. The steak didn't need any sauce it was excellent and full of flavor. The desserts were awesome the creme brulee was not super sweet and that made it even more satisfying. I cant wait to go back!!! read more

Great food. I ordered the halibut. Big portion of fish and side! Nice atmosphere. Part of the "Lettuce Entertain You" company. They always have consistent quality food and service. Will be back, if back in the Schaum anytime soon. read more

I need to preface this review with the fact that this was more about our waiter than it was the food. I have eaten at Wildfire in several locations and am usually pleased. I was not the host of the 8 people I was dining with last evening. This was a business dinner and we had a private room which is quite nice. I am not sure I ever heard or did not understand our waiters name. He had a strong accent which was difficult to comprehend. We were offered cocktails, at that time our host who is very knowledgeable of wine asked for the wine list. the waiter proceeded to condescend to our host, about how difficult the wine list was to understand and offered there house wine as an alternative. that set the tone for the rest of the evening. We eventually overlooked it, but the servers attitude was indifferent and less than friendly. At some point I would have spoken to the manager, but did not want to defect from our hosts evening. We will go back, the food is consistently good, and normally the service is better. read more

2 words; beef tenderloin. Everything I had (exception of lemon chicken) was good. The one dish that stood out was the beef tenderlion. Grilled vegetables were very good. Stuffed potato skins okay. Beef tenderloin amazing. Did I mention that? Chocolate cake is always good, but the berry cobbler was a surprisingly awesome dessert! read more

Why have I not gone to this place until now?? Everything i've had there is delicious. Starter bread, apps (mussels in beer), salads, and the protein. My favorite is the porterhouse...I can finish every last bite all by myself. The bf on the other hand claims their prime rib is the best he's had. Make reservations. They get busy even on weekdays! read more

We heard good things about this place, so we tried it for our anniversary. It is very outdated, the drinks are watered down. The steaks were ok, very plain, not even salt or pepper was used. I had to request a lot of A1 sauce to swallow it down. I would not come here again. Overrated. read more

I've had the pleasure of eating at Wildfire several times, usually at the Schaumburg location but also have eaten at the downtown location a couple of times too. This review pertains to Schaumburg. Consistency is probably the one word that comes to mind. Consistently VERY good. I usually always get the Filet Mignon when there and they have always cooked it exactly as I've ordered. Another favorite of mine is their Chopped Salad. OMG it's the best salad I've ever eaten, anywhere! The servers I've been fortunate enough to get have all been very pleasant, friendly and attentive. Frankly, I don't think you can go wrong with Wildfire. Make a reservation well in advance because it's obvious from the crowds, plenty of others believe as I do. read more

Came in for a late dinner on a travel day. Wildfire sounded like a good choice close to the hotel. This is one of those classy chain owned restaurants but I can't complain about anything other than that. Service and food were excellent. I had the Beet and Goat Cheese Salad (side) and the Braised Short Rib Ravioli with a glass of Zin. The Beet and Goat Cheese salad was about as good as a side salad could be. The side portion is perfect for one person. If you get the small portion it is supposed to be big enough to feed about 3 people. Very fresh goat cheese and tender beets covered in almonds. Very tasty. The Braised Short Rib Ravioli was incredible. Served in a broth with chopped carrots and celery the starter is 3 satisfying jumbo ravioli. Each bite was filled with tender and delicious short rib meat and topped with a lite covering of mozzarella cheese. I wasn't able to eat a full meal here but the starter and salad alone put me at 3 stars. If I ever get the chance again I will update. There is no doubt I can get another star or two out for Wildfire. read more

I don't always eat red meat, but when I do I eat Wildfire's filet mignon with a parmesan crust. Sorry. I had it stuck in my head and had to get it out of the way. On a more serious note, I really don't eat steak all that often. (Probably once a year. Debilitating stomach cramps from eating red meat will do that to a person.) We came to Wildfire because my boyfriend got his tax return and was begging me to go, so being the awesome girlfriend that I am, I agreed to go. Now I'm not a big drinker, but you absolutely HAVE to have a martini. It's really not even an option. Don't even bother looking at the rest of the drink menu. If you don't believe me, try the flight of them. It's well worth the $12, and I can almost guarantee that you'll be buying a full-sized martini after your flight. And then another. And then maybe you'll have to call a taxi to take you home because those suckers pack a punch. My personal favorites are the Stormy Night and the Blood Orange Cosmo. We had the wood oven baked pretzels with beer cheese for an appetizer. I adore a good pretzel and this one is definitely high on my list of favorites. The bread on the table was delicious (I think it was an onion bread?). I enjoyed my parmesan crusted filet so much that I didn't even care to ask how my boyfriend and his friend liked their meals. Drinks and food aside, our service was excellent and the staff couldn't be more awesome if they tried. We were walking out and noticed a sign on the counter that said Marriott on it. The only reason we even noticed it is because my boyfriend's friend is an IT for Marriott. We were kind of bummed because it said all Marriott employees and guests got a certain percentage (either 10% or 20%) off of the bill, and we had already paid. We were about to walk out when the woman at the front desk (who we later found out was a manager, her name is Sarah and she is my hero) asked if we paid in credit and said that she could take the percentage off for us if I gave her our receipt. Our $200-something bill dropped down to somewhere around $170. Awesome customer service like that makes me an instant lifetime fan! We will DEFINITELY be coming back! read more

Dining here is always a treat! The wild raspberry martini is like drinking kool-aid The mashed potatoes are like nothing I've ever had in my life! Valet is way cheaper than the city location too which is cool read more