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Skokie · Italian · $$$$

EJ's Place

4.6522 reviews ·Opentil 10 tonight
It’s a complex dish but done so right - perfectly cooked tender veal, amazing crispy breaded batter, and a delicious marinara sauce
Ajit KalraAjit Kalra · 160 Google reviews
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EJ's Place — among the best italian in Skokie. Unpretentious and comfortable, exactly what you want. The cocktail program is serious. "My 32 oz ribeye steak had the best flavors, and was very tender and juicy" — Siyrenz [$$$$]

What 522 diners keep saying

Huge portionsFast serviceNeighborhood institutionFamily runCozyOld school
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10027 Skokie Blvd, Skokie, IL 60077
Skokie
Today4-10PM
Sun4-10PM
MonClosed
Tue–Thu4-10PM
Fri–Sat4-11PM
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Review photo by Chuck Blatt
Jul 2026

My first visit. Went to a work function with six of us. This is an old school establishment with top notch service and food. They definitely take care of you and you will not leave hungry.

Chuck Blatt

Chuck Blatt

421 reviews on Google

Review photo by Oleg Baliuk
May 2026

Family own, exceptional service great food

Oleg Baliuk

Oleg Baliuk

134 reviews on Google

Review photo by Emmanuel Sackman
May 2026

Typically there is one supper club per village around the northern Chicago suburbs, all of them have similar foods, ambience, and white cloth tables, but I really believe the quality is a lot higher at EJ’s. There’s something about EJ‘s that doesn’t make it a regular supper club. It has an environment that is always buzzing, top quality food, and even better service. I always passed by EJ‘s but never went in and to my surprise my first time ever walking in was probably my favorite experience out of any restaurant I have been too. Cheers to many more visits 🥂

Emmanuel Sackman

Emmanuel Sackman

3 reviews on Google

Review photo by Ron Goncales
Apr 2026

A REAL 20OZ. Steak!!.. Great for date night.. Great food.. Good service..

Ron Goncales

Ron Goncales

71 reviews on Google

Review photo by Eddie Urzúa
Dec 2025

We love your place. We come for special occasions but can easily make it a regular place as well. Our fillet mignon was outstanding. So was the service and atmosphere. Thank you.

Eddie Urzúa

Eddie Urzúa

93 reviews on Google

Review photo by Eric
Sep 2025

Amazing food and experience. Most wait staff have been there for 20+ years! Excellent portions and the food is tasty!! Garbage salad is delicious! Service was super attentive and never once waited on anyone. This place is a must! Valet parking only but very fast.

Eric

Eric

455 reviews on Google

Review photo by mimi wagner
Mar 2025

best chicken ceaser salad I’ve ever had. staff is always friendly and nice. valet guys are nice and attentive.

mimi wagner

mimi wagner

17 reviews on Google

Jun 2026

We were a group of 7 adults and 4 kids under five years old. George and the rest of the wait staff were wonderful - patient, friendly, helpful. Cleared the messy table at regular intervals, brought out sippy cups for the little ones, split the appetizers among the adults, were flexible with our chaotic ordering. We couldn't have asked for a better experience. The food was delicious as well.

Marcia Stock

Marcia Stock

1 reviews on Google

Jun 2026

Best chicken vesuvio Ever anywhere@

Arlynn Krauss

Arlynn Krauss

7 reviews on Google

Jun 2026

This place is fantastic in every way!! The food is phenomenal at reasonable prices and the complimentary valet service is a great feature.

Luis Aceves

Luis Aceves

14 reviews on Google

May 2026

Fast efficient service by real pros

Sean F

Sean F

84 reviews on Google

May 2026

Brilliant. Grab a table or a seat at the bar. You will not be disappointed.

Juno Raby

Juno Raby

39 reviews on Google

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