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Wildfire in Lincolnshire is a two star American restaurant. This inexpensive restaurant has been around for the last 60 years. It's known for its steak. Know before you go: this place features live music. This place features a full bar and valet parking.
4.0 of 5 stars.
I really like Wildfire. They are definitely one of the best steakhouses I have ever been to, and having worked at a Steakhouse for a few years, I consider myself somewhat knowledgeable on the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/20/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
They think and act very special. The food is okay. The menu is not that large. Special selections are always the same. Staff is okay, not great. Restaurant is beautiful and comfortable if you get a...
yelp.com - user review - 09/15/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I ordered Wildfire for dinner tonight, we picked up salads again. It seems sad but it always puts a smile on my face when I know we are getting Wildfire =). I truly just can not get enough of it!
yelp.com - user review - 08/17/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
On my second attempt to eat dinner here this week, we arrived early enough to get a parking spot and a table without a wait. The place is beautiful, has great ambiance, and our server could not have...
yelp.com - user review - 07/31/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Wildfire is a sure thing with no surprise. The place is decorated like an old fashioned French brasserie with a rather dark room and roomy booths. The service is professional and the food is good....
yelp.com - user review - 07/02/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
This review is based on never having eaten here, why is that you ask, well they "lost" our reservation. My brother got there first, put his name down on the list, and proceeded to wait for the rest...
yelp.com - user review - 06/02/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
WIldfire is awesome. Everything is really good. Their chopped salad is outta this world, and their steaks are good too. I love their french onion soup. Its one of the only french onions ill eat.
yelp.com - user review - 06/02/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place. The steak is top notch, the service is fantastic, and it is actually much cheaper than it's competitors. You must get the twice baked potato, and I recommend the filet medallions...
yelp.com - user review - 05/11/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been here many times, most recently on a weekend evening. This place is almost always crowded and reservations are essential unless you really like to wait (for a long time) in the usually...
yelp.com - user review - 04/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been to Wildfire a few times at least now, and it's pricey but it's good! Good service, pretty good food, and convenient location if you're looking to go to City Park stuff or even meet up with...
yelp.com - user review - 04/04/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Sometimes you have to go to the suburbs because your family won't travel to the city for dinner. So it goes. So if I'm coming to the burbs for dinner, it's damn sure going to be at Wildfire or some...
yelp.com - user review - 03/23/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Wildfire is a SAFE choice. I mean, if you're going with a group and you're not sure what everyone likes to eat, then come here if you're in the area. There are healthy options, fish options, chicken...
yelp.com - user review - 03/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This was my favorite restaurant when I was in IL for work on temporary assignment. The Macadamian-Crusted Halibut is amazing!!!! I also love the old speakeasy decor and 1920s atmosphere. My only...
yelp.com - user review - 03/01/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Nothing wrong with this place. Warm, yet busy ambiance. The salads are very well done. The steaks are terrific. Very good cuts of meat with excellent flavor. The creamed spinach is perfect. The...
yelp.com - user review - 02/26/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
A good place if you are in the area, not worth a special trip, I would not go out of my way to return. Entrees of prime rib and thick tuna teriyaki were solid; the included mashed potatoes and...
yelp.com - user review - 02/21/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is a great place to go for consistently good food. Things to try. Their french onion soup is great. chopped salad is great. steaks are great. Prime rib is wonderful here. I think I...
yelp.com - user review - 01/18/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
As a temporary resident this was my first time experiencing Wildfire. One word, GREAT!! I was joined by coworkers and we had a blast. The service was great. The environment was cozy. The brown...
yelp.com - user review - 12/30/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
It looks way cooler in here than it is in actuality. And the posh digs, kind of befitting that of old establishments in the nation's capital where power brokers have made and reshaped fortunes, is...
yelp.com - user review - 12/29/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have been to this place a million times - each time was great. However, today was especially great. I took a friend out for her b-day - it's one of her favorite restaurants - and planned to have a...
yelp.com - user review - 12/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Yes, Wildfire is a chain, but I have never had a bad experience here. My 2 best friends from high school and I come here on a 3-4 times a year basis, mostly for our birthdays and other celebrations....
yelp.com - user review - 09/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been to Wildfire many times over the years, have eaten at all of the Illinois locations except Glenview, in both small groups and in large groups, and have never been disappointed. My last two...
yelp.com - user review - 03/09/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Arrived for a work function, and it was packed to the brim with the holiday restaurant traffic. Inside was a warm atmosphere that fits the holiday season well. This, however, led to overfill of...
yelp.com - user review - 12/09/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Overall, Wildfire seems to be an interesting place. Another part of the group owned by Lettuce Entertain You (leye.com), they are known for the high quality in their food. The restaurant is filled...
yelp.com - user review - 11/26/2007
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August 22, 2007, 6 pm, was the worst experience. After 1 hour of waiting we have to wait 1:30 more. The opposite was told in the beginning. The hostess and manager, tried to make all kind excuses for their...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/23/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great food, a little pricey.
yelp.com - user review - 08/09/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have been frequenting this restaurant since 2001, absolutely an awesome restaurant. I have tried almost everything on their menu. You just can't go worng with the Prime rib and garlic mashed...
yelp.com - user review - 07/25/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I Come here a lot, and always am impressed with the overall quality of Wildfire. Most recently I tried the Sea Scallops with the butter sauce on the side, which ended up being a great idea...
yelp.com - user review - 05/31/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I have eaten at Wildfire many many times, and all of my experiences have been good, except for last night, which was also a celebratory dinner, and it was ruined. After placing our order, we received...
yelp.com - user review - 05/21/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Someone is going to hunt me down and demand my first born, but Wildfire doesn't get my vote. I went for a late lunch around the holidays and despite how nice the server was, they just weren't around...
yelp.com - user review - 02/28/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
To be honest, I was a little disappointed with my experience at Wildfire. I have heard so many great things from people. My steak was kind of bland. The mashed potatos were good, but I hope I didn't...
yelp.com - user review - 02/05/2007
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Wildfire always makes the shortlist of dinner places in the suburbs. It is an extremely busy place, but with a reservation (good luck getting one for a Saturday night, btw) I've generally been seated promptly....
citysearch.com - user review - 01/20/2007
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While getting into this place at night is a nightmare, sometimes worth the wait. They have very consistent, great food. From the filets with toppings (choose your favorite) to the chopped salad to the martini...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/01/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
MMM I just had a excellent Filet thre just a few days ago. This place is always crowded, but well worth the wait. They have a bunch of fancy drinks, my favorite of which is a lemon drop martini. I...
yelp.com - user review - 07/28/2006
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this is our all-time favorite restaurant and I am very picky. The service is awesome--very attentive without annoying. The food has always been great. The blue-cheese encrusted filet and chopped salad are must...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/30/2002
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I am not much of a steak eater at all except when I go to Wildfire. Their Blue Cheese Crusted Filet is the best.
citysearch.com - user review - 08/08/2002
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We were planning to go to our regular steak place, The Butcher Shop, but found that it was closed. We sort of stumbled upon Wildfire and what a great place it was - great steaks and a fun atmosphere.
citysearch.com - user review - 06/08/2002
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Step back in time 60 years to when going out for dinner meant something really special. From the decor to the jazz music, Wildfire has the style and warmth that makes it perfect for celebrating with friends or...
opentable.com - user review
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step back in time 60 years to when going out for dinner meant something really special. step into wildfire, a steak and chophouse with the aura of a 1940's dinner club. from the decor to the jazz music,...
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what you'd expect from a lettuce restaurant as fare as food, atmosphere and service go. take heed: they don't permit you to bring your own wine, even if you are willing to pay a corkage fee. so if you don't...
metromix.com - user review
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the tempting scents of ribs and steaks charring over a wood fire make your stomach growl and draw you in the right direction: walk through the door and you've gone back in time to a 1940s nightclub; swing...
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i went for lunch, the crowd was large, and the waitstaff a little overtaxed. the waitstaff was courteous and responsive however, and i give them high marks for that. otherwise you are looking at a fairly...
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