Best Date Night Restaurants in Skokie

Food and service great. 9.5/10 overall. If I was to just critique, they could use more sweet red wine on the menu.

Everyone in the restaurant are very friendly, accommodate and pleasant especially our servers. We enjoyed everything from the drinks, food and desserts. It was a very memorable experience.

We have lived in the area for over 20 years and had never tried EJ’s, but will definitely be back! The food was really high quality and we had some of the best steaks we have had anywhere. The sides are also significantly better than restaurants in the area that I would consider to be their competitors. Our server was outstanding despite the restaurant being completely full. We have some friends in mind to bring next time. We know they will love it as much as we did!

The food and service was very good. The only problem was that they were out of a lot of selections by 7:45 PM. We still had a good meal and beverages. Our server was wonderful. We will definitely be back.

01.16.2025 Ryan, Bartender and Server Ryan, like Tina, his typical bartending partner (see below), does his job extremely well. He is thoughtful, professional, kind, polite, warm, caring, and genuine. His food and beverage ordering suggestions are always helpful and instructive. Ryan makes customers feel comfortable and valued. He always remembers and to my continuing delight, usually delivers my favorite libation without being asked. Also, as with Tina, Ryan treats everyone with the same high level of care and service, not only the regulars. We have observed him and them long enough to know. Of special note, one truly valuable and rare highlight of Ryan's character is that he is chivalrous. To be clear, every Cooper's Hawk Morton Grove employee with whom we have interacted has been above average. I point to these two in particular because they are exemplary. If I had employees or perhaps even children, I would feel quite fortunate to have Ryan and Tina be among them. This may seem over-the-top, though I mean it most sincerely. And I believe S. feels the same. Also, for clarity, we receive and expect no compensation for these reviews. We hope to provide some warm return and share our gratitude for people whose presence and kind assistance make our lives better.