This place has a history. It MEANS something to the wee ones from long ago (the 1970's) that now take their own grandkids here. Generational dining. Wanted to eat in the bar (and AT the bar) with the various locals of varied IQ's. At times the locals at this bar vary between cloying and clever. The bartenders are sassy. (Sometimes too "sassy.") But they are real. "Real" as in human. An oasis. Oasis "the nothing" I fear someday soon will wipe away. ("The nothing" is corporate blight.) Its like how Riverview ,Kiddie Land, Venture, Blommer Chocolate, The Loop Radio, Rock n Roll, Lake Shore Drive, and everything else (that isn't a strip-mall corporate type place) goes away. The originals are being killed off. My wife demanded the dining room. Ugh. Dining right out of Americana 1950's. Like one of the segments out of Disneys "Carousel of Progress." Our waitress was fine, I guess. Competent but not friendly. I tried to kibitz but she was of the "c'mon c'mon hurry it along" variety. The place wasn't busy. Maybe she was just tired or pulled a double. Going through the motions.She singlehandedly could have made this a 5 star review but instead of "meh." My advice to servers when you don't feel like doing their actual job? FAKE IT or leave. My cocktail was great. The oysters were very standard cheap meaty Costco variety (not Kumamoto class). Really overpriced @ 20$ half dozen. Chicken rice soup- flavorful but from a can (Sysco Food Services) Im betting. My med-rare ribeye loaded w/ fat (to be expected) and was overcooked but TASTY. 56$. Not a Linz fine steak but an oldschool steak. There IS a difference. Tom's steaks are tougher, and chewier, than a Gibson's, or other higher end places. I raised black angus cattle. I sometimes prefer this type of steak . It takes me back to a time in my life when my family had steaks like this. There have been many changes in the meat industry in the last 30 years. Changes that have brought us steaks that are far different nowadays . Example: Wagyu beef is like meat you could almost drink with a straw. Too mushy for me. Tom's steaks involve chewing. Most Americans under 40 have never had a grass-fed steak. (Dont get TV anchorman Bill Curtis going on this! It is his obsession.) We now feed our cattle corn for a long time. Maybe too long. We did on our farm. And it ups the sugar content and makes the meat tender and delicious. Steaks have never been better tasting than they are right now. American steaks (not Japan or Australia) really are superior. You'd rather eat your shoe, Charlie Chaplin style, than gnaw on a Tuscan Steak in Italy. They are rough going. Back to Tom's- This place is the real deal. Unchanged since 1952 but not unwashed. Way before my time. (And that usually means "decrepit" these days.Not so here.) This place? Clean. It feels like a movie set. OLD but not antique. Nice work on the upkeep folks. It FEELS like you are walking into this place in it's era. I dig it kid! And that's worth something. And they ARE ca$hing in on the nostalgia factor. The prices SEEM high. You do get a potato (w/ fixins) and a choice of soup or salad w/ your steak. Thats nice!Thats something thats disappearing from menus right? Everything is a la carte nowadays. So this is a plus! I asked for "Ranch Dressing please." The brusque response? "No ranch dressing." "Her terse charmless response was very unpleasant" we all thought. Heres an idea: offer an alternative. Or or or better yet? Get Ranch Dressing from Sysco. Just throwing out an idea here! Green Goddess ain't the world's most popular salad dressing any more. Ranch was invented in the 1950's right around the exact same time that Tom's actually opened. Did you know that in 1992 it beat out Italian to become the most popular dressing in the western world.This isn't a fad. The vast majority of your customers want Ranch. Don't change Tom's .
Rene Alvarez
Good drinks, amazing steak well cooked, thanks to the chef at night shift.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Charles E Hughes Sr
Would be a lot better if they were military friendly with a military discount ? birthday
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Baked Potato
Gato Diaz
Great place to eat, our server was one of the best I ever had, my steak was cooked exactly like I asked, and as always, abient at this place is perfect, not too much noise and not too quiet to get bored.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Bone-In Rib-Eye Steak, Baked Potato, Filet Mignon and Lobster Tail, Tenderloin En Brochette
Adella Palmore
I loved the ambiance and music. My ribeye was cooked to perfection. The salad was uneventful, literally a bowl of lettuce only. The first salad was wilted, even the server agreed. All of the salad dressings were gross. I didn’t like the fact that the server didn’t wear plastic gloves when he handled my baked potato , he literally picked it up with his bear hands to slice it open after I observed him busy doing things in the dining area. I am certain he didn’t wash his hands before handling my food.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 3
Recommended dishes: Bone-In Rib-Eye Steak
Cris Hernandez
First time here will probably go back but for the price some changes should be made. Very dated atmosphere, bread basket was horrible like i was a cheap family restaurant, the salad was just a bowl of lettuce no other vegetables unless you want to pay extra, dressing was ok but your stuck with the 3 they give you. Ordered the prime rib it tasted good but way too much fat to meat ratio there was barely any meat to eat and i wasn't in the mood to send it back.Our server was nice and the staff seemed attentive. Vegetables don't cost much to add to Salad or even be part of your meal on the side for what you pay for.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 4
Kate G.
I enjoyed the New York steak. i will will comeback next time to order some wine with the steak to enjoy the meal more needing to go back to work.
Steven Koonce
Never had anything bad for this place. Everything been 100% satisfaction every time.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Lisa La Calamita
Great night..great food...great company and excellent service ?
The steaks were very good quality and cooked perfectly as we ordered. It was the sides that are bland. Just baked potato with sour cream. 3 salad dressings for salad all were bland/ washed out tasting like plain watered down mayo, could only taste heavy garlic one. Service is a little slow, but was busy and staff is older, which is ok. Atmosphere is classy and nice. Its been around a long time.
Old school delight. The charcoal broiled steaks melt in your mouth. The unique homemade salad dressings delight. Enjoy an ice cream cocktail for dessert. This place has that gritty charm you don't get many other place.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Dressings, Brandy Ice
Knight
Had reservations for a Saturday night, the place was PACKED. The Server said they weren't expecting the volume they had and were short staffed. She made up for it. Hustled, the entire staff was hustling.The food was excellent, steak was perfection. All phases of the meal were on point.Give this vintage restaurant a try. There's a reason it's still there after all these years.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Brandy Ice
Shatonya Flowers
This was my first time eating at Tom's Steak House. I've driven past this place for years, but never dined here. I came here with a group from church. I really enjoyed the food and the vibe. Our waitress was very nice and provided answers to anything regarding items on the menu.The Cream of Chicken soup was good. I hadn't had it in a long time. For my entree, I had the Queen's Prime Rib. It was seasoned well and cooked just right. A good portion size for its price. For dessert, I had the chocolate cake. Omg, it was right on time. I enjoyed every bite. I didn't finish it all because my mom ate the rest ?I would definitely come back again. Next time, I'll try the steak.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Baked Potato, Chocolate Cake
Angela Vaughn
Tom's Steak House, located in Chicago's West Suburban city, Melrose Park, has been in the neighborhood since 1952. They're known for the steaks and seafood. Although it's in Melrose Park, it has the classic Chicago steak house vibe.Today was my first time visiting amongst friends. The entry and dining space is very welcoming. By the way, if you are looking to plan a private event, there is a really large event space at the main entry.We started the gathering with drinks, Saganaki that's lighted table-side, and the most amazing soup of the day which was Chicken and Rice. I could have dined on both of those all day!From my understanding, all the meats and seafood are charbroiled. As I had a lot of red meat and seafood earlier in the week, I decided to taste the bbq ribs. Anywhere I go, I do my best to get the ribs without the sauce, so that I can taste the flavor behind it. These were baby back and it seemed like there was a lot of black pepper, salt and garlic powder - nothing additional like brown sugar, cajun seasoning, or chili powder. In this case the bbq sauce was definitely helpful. It was very tangy and delicious. Now that I've tried it, the next time I visit and get the ribs again, I'll taste it while the sauce is baked on.A few of my friends dined on Tom's Steak House burger and prime rib. They all had good things to say. No complaints.I was too full to eat dessert at the restaurant, but I brought home a slice of the carrot cake. Wow, that was super amazing. It was a very decent portion, but I could have easily and greedily eaten two slices!I would give Tom's Steak House 4 out of 5 stars. I would like to see a few more cuts of beef and seafood in the entree selection. Tom's has ample parking and accepts online reservations.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Baked Potato, Flaming Cheese
Angela V.
Tom's Steak House, located in Chicago's West Suburban city, Melrose Park, has been in the neighborhood since 1952. They're known for the steaks and seafood. Although it's in Melrose Park, it has the classic Chicago steak house vibe. Today was my first time visiting amongst friends. The entry and dining space is very welcoming. By the way, if you are looking to plan a private event, there is a really large event space at the main entry. We started the gathering with drinks, Saganaki that's lighted table-side, and the most amazing soup of the day which was Chicken and Rice. I could have dined on both of those all day! From my understanding, all the meats and seafood are charbroiled. As I had a lot of red meat and seafood earlier in the week, I decided to taste the bbq ribs. Anywhere I go, I do my best to get the ribs without the sauce, so that I can taste the flavor behind it. These were baby back and it seemed like there was a lot of black pepper, salt and garlic powder - nothing additional like brown sugar, cajun seasoning, or chili powder. In this case the bbq sauce was definitely helpful. It was very tangy and delicious. Now that I've tried it, the next time I visit and get the ribs again, I'll taste it while the sauce is baked on. A few of my friends dined on Tom's Steak House burger and prime rib. They all had good things to say. No complaints. I was too full to eat dessert at the restaurant, but I brought home a slice of the carrot cake. Wow, that was super amazing. It was a very decent portion, but I could have easily and greedily eaten two slices! I would give Tom's Steak House 4 out of 5 stars. I would like to see a few more cuts of beef and seafood in the entree selection. Tom's has ample parking and accepts online reservations.
This place has a history. It MEANS something to the wee ones from long ago (the 1970's) that now take their own grandkids here. Generational dining. Wanted to eat in the bar (and AT the bar) with the various locals of varied IQ's. At times the locals at this bar vary between cloying and clever. The bartenders are sassy. (Sometimes too "sassy.") But they are real. "Real" as in human. An oasis. Oasis "the nothing" I fear someday soon will wipe away. ("The nothing" is corporate blight.) Its like how Riverview ,Kiddie Land, Venture, Blommer Chocolate, The Loop Radio, Rock n Roll, Lake Shore Drive, and everything else (that isn't a strip-mall corporate type place) goes away. The originals are being killed off. My wife demanded the dining room. Ugh. Dining right out of Americana 1950's. Like one of the segments out of Disneys "Carousel of Progress." Our waitress was fine, I guess. Competent but not friendly. I tried to kibitz but she was of the "c'mon c'mon hurry it along" variety. The place wasn't busy. Maybe she was just tired or pulled a double. Going through the motions.She singlehandedly could have made this a 5 star review but instead of "meh." My advice to servers when you don't feel like doing their actual job? FAKE IT or leave. My cocktail was great. The oysters were very standard cheap meaty Costco variety (not Kumamoto class). Really overpriced @ 20$ half dozen. Chicken rice soup- flavorful but from a can (Sysco Food Services) Im betting. My med-rare ribeye loaded w/ fat (to be expected) and was overcooked but TASTY. 56$. Not a Linz fine steak but an oldschool steak. There IS a difference. Tom's steaks are tougher, and chewier, than a Gibson's, or other higher end places. I raised black angus cattle. I sometimes prefer this type of steak . It takes me back to a time in my life when my family had steaks like this. There have been many changes in the meat industry in the last 30 years. Changes that have brought us steaks that are far different nowadays . Example: Wagyu beef is like meat you could almost drink with a straw. Too mushy for me. Tom's steaks involve chewing. Most Americans under 40 have never had a grass-fed steak. (Dont get TV anchorman Bill Curtis going on this! It is his obsession.) We now feed our cattle corn for a long time. Maybe too long. We did on our farm. And it ups the sugar content and makes the meat tender and delicious. Steaks have never been better tasting than they are right now. American steaks (not Japan or Australia) really are superior. You'd rather eat your shoe, Charlie Chaplin style, than gnaw on a Tuscan Steak in Italy. They are rough going. Back to Tom's- This place is the real deal. Unchanged since 1952 but not unwashed. Way before my time. (And that usually means "decrepit" these days.Not so here.) This place? Clean. It feels like a movie set. OLD but not antique. Nice work on the upkeep folks. It FEELS like you are walking into this place in it's era. I dig it kid! And that's worth something. And they ARE ca$hing in on the nostalgia factor. The prices SEEM high. You do get a potato (w/ fixins) and a choice of soup or salad w/ your steak. Thats nice!Thats something thats disappearing from menus right? Everything is a la carte nowadays. So this is a plus! I asked for "Ranch Dressing please." The brusque response? "No ranch dressing." "Her terse charmless response was very unpleasant" we all thought. Heres an idea: offer an alternative. Or or or better yet? Get Ranch Dressing from Sysco. Just throwing out an idea here! Green Goddess ain't the world's most popular salad dressing any more. Ranch was invented in the 1950's right around the exact same time that Tom's actually opened. Did you know that in 1992 it beat out Italian to become the most popular dressing in the western world.This isn't a fad. The vast majority of your customers want Ranch. Don't change Tom's .
Good drinks, amazing steak well cooked, thanks to the chef at night shift.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Would be a lot better if they were military friendly with a military discount ? birthday
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Baked Potato
Great place to eat, our server was one of the best I ever had, my steak was cooked exactly like I asked, and as always, abient at this place is perfect, not too much noise and not too quiet to get bored.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Bone-In Rib-Eye Steak, Baked Potato, Filet Mignon and Lobster Tail, Tenderloin En Brochette
I loved the ambiance and music. My ribeye was cooked to perfection. The salad was uneventful, literally a bowl of lettuce only. The first salad was wilted, even the server agreed. All of the salad dressings were gross. I didn’t like the fact that the server didn’t wear plastic gloves when he handled my baked potato , he literally picked it up with his bear hands to slice it open after I observed him busy doing things in the dining area. I am certain he didn’t wash his hands before handling my food.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 3
Recommended dishes: Bone-In Rib-Eye Steak
First time here will probably go back but for the price some changes should be made. Very dated atmosphere, bread basket was horrible like i was a cheap family restaurant, the salad was just a bowl of lettuce no other vegetables unless you want to pay extra, dressing was ok but your stuck with the 3 they give you. Ordered the prime rib it tasted good but way too much fat to meat ratio there was barely any meat to eat and i wasn't in the mood to send it back.Our server was nice and the staff seemed attentive. Vegetables don't cost much to add to Salad or even be part of your meal on the side for what you pay for.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 4
I enjoyed the New York steak. i will will comeback next time to order some wine with the steak to enjoy the meal more needing to go back to work.
Never had anything bad for this place. Everything been 100% satisfaction every time.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great night..great food...great company and excellent service ?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Baked Potato, Flaming Saganaki, Dressings, Bread Basket
The steaks were very good quality and cooked perfectly as we ordered. It was the sides that are bland. Just baked potato with sour cream. 3 salad dressings for salad all were bland/ washed out tasting like plain watered down mayo, could only taste heavy garlic one. Service is a little slow, but was busy and staff is older, which is ok. Atmosphere is classy and nice. Its been around a long time.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 3
Recommended dishes: Filet Mignon and Lobster Tail
Restaurantji Recommends
Old school delight. The charcoal broiled steaks melt in your mouth. The unique homemade salad dressings delight. Enjoy an ice cream cocktail for dessert. This place has that gritty charm you don't get many other place.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Dressings, Brandy Ice
Had reservations for a Saturday night, the place was PACKED. The Server said they weren't expecting the volume they had and were short staffed. She made up for it. Hustled, the entire staff was hustling.The food was excellent, steak was perfection. All phases of the meal were on point.Give this vintage restaurant a try. There's a reason it's still there after all these years.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Brandy Ice
This was my first time eating at Tom's Steak House. I've driven past this place for years, but never dined here. I came here with a group from church. I really enjoyed the food and the vibe. Our waitress was very nice and provided answers to anything regarding items on the menu.The Cream of Chicken soup was good. I hadn't had it in a long time. For my entree, I had the Queen's Prime Rib. It was seasoned well and cooked just right. A good portion size for its price. For dessert, I had the chocolate cake. Omg, it was right on time. I enjoyed every bite. I didn't finish it all because my mom ate the rest ?I would definitely come back again. Next time, I'll try the steak.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Baked Potato, Chocolate Cake
Tom's Steak House, located in Chicago's West Suburban city, Melrose Park, has been in the neighborhood since 1952. They're known for the steaks and seafood. Although it's in Melrose Park, it has the classic Chicago steak house vibe.Today was my first time visiting amongst friends. The entry and dining space is very welcoming. By the way, if you are looking to plan a private event, there is a really large event space at the main entry.We started the gathering with drinks, Saganaki that's lighted table-side, and the most amazing soup of the day which was Chicken and Rice. I could have dined on both of those all day!From my understanding, all the meats and seafood are charbroiled. As I had a lot of red meat and seafood earlier in the week, I decided to taste the bbq ribs. Anywhere I go, I do my best to get the ribs without the sauce, so that I can taste the flavor behind it. These were baby back and it seemed like there was a lot of black pepper, salt and garlic powder - nothing additional like brown sugar, cajun seasoning, or chili powder. In this case the bbq sauce was definitely helpful. It was very tangy and delicious. Now that I've tried it, the next time I visit and get the ribs again, I'll taste it while the sauce is baked on.A few of my friends dined on Tom's Steak House burger and prime rib. They all had good things to say. No complaints.I was too full to eat dessert at the restaurant, but I brought home a slice of the carrot cake. Wow, that was super amazing. It was a very decent portion, but I could have easily and greedily eaten two slices!I would give Tom's Steak House 4 out of 5 stars. I would like to see a few more cuts of beef and seafood in the entree selection. Tom's has ample parking and accepts online reservations.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Baked Potato, Flaming Cheese
Tom's Steak House, located in Chicago's West Suburban city, Melrose Park, has been in the neighborhood since 1952. They're known for the steaks and seafood. Although it's in Melrose Park, it has the classic Chicago steak house vibe. Today was my first time visiting amongst friends. The entry and dining space is very welcoming. By the way, if you are looking to plan a private event, there is a really large event space at the main entry. We started the gathering with drinks, Saganaki that's lighted table-side, and the most amazing soup of the day which was Chicken and Rice. I could have dined on both of those all day! From my understanding, all the meats and seafood are charbroiled. As I had a lot of red meat and seafood earlier in the week, I decided to taste the bbq ribs. Anywhere I go, I do my best to get the ribs without the sauce, so that I can taste the flavor behind it. These were baby back and it seemed like there was a lot of black pepper, salt and garlic powder - nothing additional like brown sugar, cajun seasoning, or chili powder. In this case the bbq sauce was definitely helpful. It was very tangy and delicious. Now that I've tried it, the next time I visit and get the ribs again, I'll taste it while the sauce is baked on. A few of my friends dined on Tom's Steak House burger and prime rib. They all had good things to say. No complaints. I was too full to eat dessert at the restaurant, but I brought home a slice of the carrot cake. Wow, that was super amazing. It was a very decent portion, but I could have easily and greedily eaten two slices! I would give Tom's Steak House 4 out of 5 stars. I would like to see a few more cuts of beef and seafood in the entree selection. Tom's has ample parking and accepts online reservations.