Address and Contact Information
Address: 400 N Main St, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
Phone: (630) 547-2444
Website: https://mksteakbar.com/
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Reviews
MK Steak + Bar has an atmosphere that’s truly top-notch—modern yet warm, somewhere between a speakeasy and an Aspen lodge. The lighting, seating, and overall ambiance make the space feel incredibly welcoming. Our server, Justin, was kind, attentive, and helpful with menu questions, which made the experience even better.
The No-Loma mocktail was a bit too tart for my taste, but the wine list was beautifully curated and very fairly priced. For starters, the Cold Bar Ahi Tuna with wonton crisps was delicious, though definitely soy-forward—so if you’re not a soy fan, you may want to try something else. The filet lollipops were light, flavorful, and cooked perfectly. They’re extra thin, so keep that in mind when choosing your preferred temperature.
The baked French onion soup was outstanding—rich, hearty, and honestly something I’d come back for on its own. (I did find a bay leaf in mine, so just a small heads-up!) My 6oz filet came out a bit under (ordered medium, served medium-rare), but the flavor was fantastic. You can tell they’re cooking over a real fire—the subtle smokiness adds depth without overpowering the meat. The Caesar salad was also very good.
We finished with the “Beignets,” which are more like powdered donuts than traditional beignets, but when served warm they were tasty and satisfying.
Overall, MK Steak + Bar impressed me across the board—from ambiance to pricing—and I’d love to come back with a larger group to explore even more of the menu. Very pleased with the experience and will definitely return!
Besides the noise and the subpar cocktails, the fillet with the garlic, as well as the side dishes were excellent. Our Server Daisy was amazing and definitely helped make it a great date night. Eric, (sommelier maybe?) was also great and fun to have a convo with.
Overall, I recommend this place (but will go straight to wine) and will be back in the future. Will definitely try to sit in the section that Daisy is serving!
We were greeted and seated immediately, which set a good tone. The space feels like a modern steakhouse with dark decor and marble tables, but it runs loud. Conversation across a two-top was tough at times. This isn’t a cozy, linger-all-night kind of spot—it’s energetic and efficient.
Service was excellent from start to finish. Our server was knowledgeable, confident, and paced the meal well. We were in and out in about an hour without ever feeling rushed. When an entrée missed the mark, they handled it perfectly (more on that below).
Food highlights started strong. The East Coast oysters were fantastic—fresh and clean. The tuna tartare was excellent, especially the miso sauce, which really made the dish. Easily the standout of the night.
My wife had the 6 oz filet with parmesan crust and creamed spinach. The steak was cooked perfectly medium rare, though the parmesan crust felt unnecessary. The creamed spinach was rich, delicious, and a massive portion—enough for several people.
I ordered the sea scallops with grilled asparagus. Unfortunately, the scallops and shaved Brussels sprouts underneath were extremely salty and basically inedible. The asparagus was fine but nothing special. That said, the staff immediately removed the dish from the bill and even sent us home with a complimentary slice of chocolate cake. No pushback, no awkwardness—top-tier service.
Drinks were mixed. The Sauvignon Blanc and Sancerre were both great. The classic daiquiri, however, was a miss—pulpy, icy, and overly acidic. It needed better balance and a proper strain.
Value-wise, this is pricey for the suburbs and feels more like downtown Chicago pricing. This isn’t a place you come for deals or regular dinners. It’s for special occasions, impressing someone, or expensing dinner.
Bottom line: MK Steak doesn’t necessarily stand out for groundbreaking food, but the service is exceptional and the high points are very good. Cost keeps it from being a 5-star spot, but if you’re ready to splurge, it delivers a polished experience.
Even though the restaurant was very busy for the holiday, everything ran smoothly. The hosts were warm and welcoming from the moment we arrived, which set a wonderful tone for the evening. We also tried all of the Valentine’s specialty drinks — each one was a fun addition to the experience.
A special thank you to our server Coleen, who provided outstanding service and made the evening even more enjoyable.
Overall, an amazing dining experience and a perfect place for a special occasion. We will definitely be back!
My husband ordered the MK martini which was mostly vermouth, and we ordered a $100 bottle of wine. When the wine came our waitress showed me the bottle and I initially only noticed the brand name so I didn’t realize until after drinking it that she brought a $52 bottle of wine, she was no where to be found so we ended up just drinking it and figured we’d mention it if the bill showed $100 at the end of the night.
Our house salad was.. fine.. nothing special. The filet lollipops were tough and overcooked. The crab cake was fine, although may I add that on the menu it was called a “crap cake” that was fixed with a pen… I’m embarrassed for them that they chose to put those menus out.
Following the appetizers we chose a filet (medium) and the NY strip (medium rare). It took over an hour for the steaks to arrive and when they did they were so overcooked we had to send them back. Our waitress took the steaks back and left us with our asparagus and no forks or plates so we couldn’t eat that while it was warm. She said the manager would be by. Manager comes over and says “the new steaks will be out shortly” not a single apology..
New steaks come back.. overall fine.. not something I’d rush back to eat. Our waitress also brought us complimentary mashed potatoes with the new steaks.
She really was nonexistent throughout the night. She finally comes back to take our dessert order.. we ordered the lava cake.
We waited 40 minutes for the lava cake to come and the ice cream was already melted and the lava cake wasn’t warmed and the waitress stated “my manager is doing the desserts so hope it’s okay”. It wasn’t. We immediately asked for the check because we had now been there for 3 hours.
The check comes and as you’d imagine the wine was listed as $100, so I shared the concern and she immediately blames the bar, because it was the bottle she was given.
She fixed the check and we couldn’t get out of there fast enough.
As a side note, the ladies restroom had no toilet paper and there were no back up rolls anywhere.
Will never go back and highly recommend you don’t waste your time or money.