Ellwood Steak and Fish House

2219 Sycamore Rd, DeKalb
(815) 901-0270

Recent Reviews

Cathie Lohse

Always a great experience, pleasant atmosphere and friendly staff make it a must go outing.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Saganaki, Steak, Burger

Mario Rodriguez

This is a great place, the staff and the owner are all committed to provide the guests with the best experience.The food is carefully prepared and delicious, if you want to make a good impression, have that business dinner, or just be pampered with an excellent service, this is your place to go.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Steak, Salad

M J

Awesome 10oz burgers; waiter was very attentive. We look forward to trying their other menu items.Parking: Plenty of parking available directly in front of the business.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Burger

Kim Olson

My new favorite place!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Larry Benrus

First visit here as we were in town to see a show at the Egyptian Theater. There were 4 in our group and everyone raved about their meals. The only negatives were a mediocre shrimp cocktail and that my wife thought there was too much garlic in the mashed potatoes. Everything else was fabulous! Adam was our server and he was just the best. Super attentive to everything without hovering. We were privileged to have him helping us at our table.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Baked French Onion Soup, French Onion Soup, Steak, Salad, Calamari

H Smithe

It was our first visit here. The service was SLOW. Our waitress barely came by our table. When my husband asked for another beer it took 15 minutes. We sat for over an hour after ordering. When we were able to flag our waitress (I believe her name was Sarah) down and ask her how much longer until our dinner was ready she said “I don’t know. I can ask the kitchen.” She was super rude. At that point we said we would pay for our drinks and go. She said “Do you want your food to go?” I responded and asked “Is our food ready?” She said “If your food was ready it would be on the table.” Magically after that the food came out. My medium rare burger was well done and my husband’s medium steak was medium rare. The food wasn’t great.Management came over and was extremely apologetic. She was very kind. That’s what earned the stars.

Kayla

We went to this restaurant over the weekend. I hate to leave a negative review, however I ordered the sea bass and it was raw on the inside. It was very “mushy.” They were extremely busy so I don’t know if that would be the reason, but I am pregnant so this is definitely unsafe and my stomach was so upset the next day. I’m not sure if I got food poisoning from there or what happened. The Caesar salad dressing wasn’t like normal dressing either, but the loaded mashed potatoes were amazing.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 1

Service: 3

blevins amy

First time there was Valentines Day. We had a reservation and we were seated at a long table with another party separated by a base and some tissue paper. That was very awkward so we asked to be moved, which they did accommodate. Service was pretty decent considering they were busy . Our server was nice. We did have to flag them down for a refill on water hand I did have to send my steak back to be cooked longer, was still rare. Half priced martini was nice.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 3

Service: 3

Swoove

The steaks are decent not better than Texas road house which is a chain and I question whether they are selling legit Sea bass I never seen thin fillet for sea bass it’s usually a thick chunk of fish???

Shaun Wood

Everything is delicious! The coffee is out of this world. Can't wait to go back!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Chris H.

Wonderful spot in DeKalb...pleasantly surprised with the menu options and the drink lists were great as well. Service was on point, and the food was incredible...had the grass fed burger, and the group started with the calamari. The cherry on top was the wine list with many options available at very respectable prices.

Mark Jones

I joined a small group Saturday nite in the Garnsey Room . We ordered the saganaki for an appetizer and I had the chefs cut sirloin tips with mushroom sauce, French onion soup and salad with creamy garlic dressing. Everything was made to excellence. But I was most impressed with the professional service of our host and servers. Great personalities and did there job well. The atmosphere was also second to none. It’s obvious they run a good show by the fact all the tables were full.

Dale Gaul

First time visiting this restaurant. Good food,good service. Will be going back and recommended to others.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Steak Sandwich

Joan Wilkins

Excellent food. Just beware $4 pop including each refill.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Steak and Fish House, Salad, Parmesan Crusted Sea Bass

Thomas Kolberg

Had a great lunch, had baked French onion soup, 12oz Ribeye with a side of onion rings. Will definitely be going back.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

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Ellwood Steak and Fish House

2219 Sycamore Rd, DeKalb, IL 60115
(815) 901-0270