Address and Contact Information
Address: 1225 W 22nd St, Oak Brook, IL 60523
Phone: (312) 340-5637
Website: http://www.stksteakhouse.com/
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Reviews
Before anything else, the bread came out warm, soft, and doing its absolute best to steal the show. It came with regular butter and a blue cheese butter spread, which was surprisingly good and honestly set the bar pretty high right out of the gate.
The porterhouse was cooked well overall, though a few pieces leaned a bit past where we wanted them. We added the wagyu umami butter, which was good, but not quite the “where has this been all my life?” moment I was expecting. The mac n cheese, however, delivered—especially that cheesy crust on top, which might have been my favorite bite of the night.
Big shoutout to our server, Michael, who was excellent. Super attentive, answered all our menu questions, and made the experience feel smooth and relaxed.
Overall, STK is a decent steakhouse with good vibes and great service. It’s definitely on the pricey side, and while the food was good, it didn’t completely knock our socks off. Still a nice spot for a date night or special occasion.
First, the space itself is tiny. There is no proper dining room. The small seating area near the front entrance, behind the bar, feels like what most restaurants would consider a lounge, not an upscale steakhouse. Tables are so close together that people constantly have to squeeze past you just to get to their seats. It honestly felt chaotic.
That lack of space clearly affects the staff as well. Three separate times in one night, food was brought to our table that wasn’t meant for us. I even watched one server bump into another and spill a drink, something I’ve never seen happen at other steakhouses. The layout is simply impractical. For the prices they charge, this should not feel cramped or disorganized. They should honestly rebrand this location as STK Lounge, because it does not live up to the steakhouse experience you expect from the brand.
Another detail that added to the unprofessional feel: our entire group, all clearly in the 30–40 age range, was carded when ordering drinks at the bar and the table. The bartender mentioned that his boss was present so he had to ID everyone. If that’s the policy, guests should be ID’d at the door before being seated, not at the table mid-service. It came across as disorganized and awkward, not upscale or polished.
Second, the Valentine’s Day menu felt misleading. The 8 oz filet was removed from the regular menu, leaving only medium and large steaks, which felt very intentional. The 8 oz filet was instead placed on a Valentine’s menu and advertised with lobster on top. What arrived was not lobster, but a shrimp. When we questioned it, the server said it was a “mini lobster.” Shrimp and lobster are not the same thing, and advertising it as lobster at a steakhouse is unacceptable. Please see photo attached of “lobster”.
Lastly, part of what sets STK apart is how they celebrate special occasions. At every other STK location I’ve been to, birthdays are acknowledged with a complimentary shot, sparklers, or a small dessert. Here, nothing. If you’re celebrating something special, don’t expect them to go above and beyond like other STK locations; which is disappointing, especially given the brand reputation and pricing.
I’ve been to STK in multiple major cities, not just Chicago, and this location was by far the most underwhelming. The only positive was that our server was very kind; unfortunately, that alone doesn’t make up for the overall experience for my birthday.