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Hi Joyce,

Looking for an idea for 3 couples from Milwaukee to come and celebrate one of our husband’s 40th birthday. Looking for a great steak spot that will include great food, fun service and fun atmosphere for a group of 6 that are not always the quiet table! We would like to get a little dressed up but not feel like we are in too stuffy of a place that we cannot be laid back or under dressed.

Any suggestions? We are open to any spots in Illinois on the way from Milwaukee to Chicago or would be open to going all the way to downtown Chicago.

Thanks for any help you can give.

Jennifer

Hello Jennifer – Birthday celebrations are always a fun time. Here are some suggestions for great steak choices on the way from Milwaukee to Chicago:

Rosebud of Highland Park

Lovell’s of Lake Forest

The Tavern, Libertyville

There are great steak restaurants in Chicago you may want to consider: A few mentioned on our guides page that I like in no particular order –

David Burke’s Primehouse

Mike Ditka’s

Sullivan’s

Consider also these Brazilian steakhouses:

Fogo do Chao

Brazzaz

Zed451 – newly opened, contemporary

Texas de Brazil – opening soon

You may also consider the traffic when coming in to the city as I-94 is currently under construction –

I-94 | Eastbound | & Westbound between Wilson Ave and Lake-Cook Rd Construction: Lane closures and other restrictions. Scheduled completion: 10/1/08.

I-94 | Eastbound | & Westbound between IL 132 and Russell Road Construction: Lane closures and shifted traffic. Scheduled completion: 12/30/08.

Have a great day!

Joyce Fong, Ask Joyce