Steve's Lounge – American
Steve’s Lounge captures the timeless charm of a classic lakeside retreat, where the comforting aroma of golden-fried seafood and the daily soup kettle fills the air with nostalgic warmth. Crispy lake perch and tender walleye take center stage, served alongside plump gulf shrimp in a relaxed setting that invites guests to linger over hearty, home-style plates. Whether you are tucking into a steaming bowl of the chef's latest creation or savoring the delicate crunch of fried blue gills, every meal feels like a celebrated neighborhood tradition.
13200-13202 South Baltimore Avenue, Chicago IL 60633 http://cateringbysteve.com/Rating: 3/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: American
Price range: $
Dietary options: vegetarian, vegan, keto, low-carb, high-protein, pescatarian, heart-healthy, low-sodium, low-fat, whole30, paleo, plant-based, anti-inflammatory, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, atkins, zone, volumetrics, tlc, renal, alkaline, aip, carnivore, macrobiotic, lectin-free, slow-carb
Currently closed
Hours
- Tuesday - Sunday
- 8:00 AM - 12:00 AM
What diners are saying
Celebrated for its traditional seafood offerings, guests often gather for Friday night dinners to experience the variety of the seafood platter and lake perch. Reviewers highlight the breaded shrimp and fish and chips as core menu staples, noting the restaurant's focus on classic, hearty portions for group dining.
Menu
Soups
- Soup du Jour (Cup) - $3.75: Soup of the day Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Soup du Jour (Bowl) - $4.25: Soup of the day Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Seafood Favorites
- Fresh Lake Perch Filet - $14: Includes cole slaw, cottage cheese, beets, fresh bread, butter, cocktail or tartar sauce, and choice of potato. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Filet of Walleye Pike - $14.5: Grilled or fried. Includes cole slaw, cottage cheese, beets, fresh bread, butter, cocktail or tartar sauce, and choice of potato. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Jumbo Gulf Shrimp, Fried - $13: Includes cole slaw, cottage cheese, beets, fresh bread, butter, cocktail or tartar sauce, and choice of potato. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cajun Fried Shrimp - $13: Includes cole slaw, cottage cheese, beets, fresh bread, butter, cocktail or tartar sauce, and choice of potato. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Halibut - $16: Grilled or fried. Includes cole slaw, cottage cheese, beets, fresh bread, butter, cocktail or tartar sauce, and choice of potato. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Blue Gills - $14: Includes cole slaw, cottage cheese, beets, fresh bread, butter, cocktail or tartar sauce, and choice of potato. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Stuffed Shrimp - $13: Includes cole slaw, cottage cheese, beets, fresh bread, butter, cocktail or tartar sauce, and choice of potato. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Filet of Catfish - $10.5: Fried, cornmeal crusted or blackened. Includes cole slaw, cottage cheese, beets, fresh bread, butter, cocktail or tartar sauce, and choice of potato. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced Available at: dinner, lunch
- Deep Fried Scallops - $10: Includes cole slaw, cottage cheese, beets, fresh bread, butter, cocktail or tartar sauce, and choice of potato. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Frog Legs - $10.5: Includes cole slaw, cottage cheese, beets, fresh bread, butter, cocktail or tartar sauce, and choice of potato.
- Combination Seafood Platter - $14: Shrimp, scallops, frog leg, and lake perch. Includes cole slaw, cottage cheese, beets, fresh bread, butter, cocktail or tartar sauce, and choice of potato.
- Lake Perch Sandwich - $6: On French bread with French fries. Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Renal
Fowl Favorites
- Southern Fried Chicken - $9: Includes cole slaw, cottage cheese, beets, fresh bread, butter, and choice of potato.
Kids Under Twelve
- Kids Fried Chicken or Lake Perch - $6.5: Choice of fried chicken or lake perch. Available at: dinner, lunch
Catering Meat Choices
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- Fried Chicken: Catering portion Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced Available at: dinner, lunch
- Roast Beef with Brown Gravy: Catering portion Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach, Carnivore, AIP, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Meatballs with Gravy: Catering portion Available at: dinner, lunch
- Italian Beef with Peppers & Onions: Catering portion Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo Available at: dinner, lunch
- Baked Herb Chicken: Catering portion Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo, AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Polish Sausage: Catering portion Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo, AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Italian Sausage: Catering portion Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo, AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Baked Ham: Catering portion Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo, AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Catering Salads
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- Potato Salad Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tossed Garden Salad Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Macaroni Salad Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pasta Salad Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cole Slaw Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fresh Fruit Salad - $0.5: Upgrade option Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
Catering Side Dishes
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- Baked Mostaccoli Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sauerkraut Dietary tags: AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mashed Potatoes Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC
- Parsley Potatoes Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Slow-Carb
- Oven Roasted Potatoes Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline
- Au Gratin Potatoes Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Green Beans Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb
- Carrots Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Buttered Corn Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic
- Macaroni and Cheese - $0.5: Upgrade option Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC
- Linguini with Broccoli - $0.5: Upgrade option Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
Beverages
- Coffee - $1.75
- Tea - $1.75
- Soft Drinks - $1.75
- Milk - $1.75
Frequently Asked Questions about Steve's Lounge
- What percentage of this menu works for vegan, keto, gluten-free, or low-carb diets?
- Vegan options include fruit salad, sauerkraut, and roasted potatoes; keto and low-carb choices feature Italian sausage and beef, while gluten-free items include ham.
- What do customers love most about this restaurant according to reviews?
- Customers praise the Friday night seafood platter, lake perch, breaded shrimp, and fish and chips served in hearty, classic portions.
- What makes this restaurant unique or special?
- This lakeside retreat specializes in traditional fried seafood, featuring lake perch, walleye, and Friday night seafood platters in a nostalgic atmosphere.
- What is the restaurant's atmosphere and style?
- Steve's Lounge offers a relaxed, classic lakeside retreat atmosphere featuring nostalgic charm and hearty, home-style American seafood dining.
- How many reviews does this restaurant have?
- The provided data for Steve's Lounge does not include the specific number of reviews for the restaurant.
- What's the best way to experience this restaurant?
- Experience this restaurant by visiting for a Friday night group dinner to enjoy the seafood platter, lake perch, and shrimp.
- How extensive is this restaurant's menu selection?
- The menu features extensive American seafood and classic comfort dishes, including lake perch, walleye, shrimp platters, and southern fried chicken.
- What are the most popular dishes at this restaurant?
- Popular dishes include the lake perch, seafood platter, breaded shrimp, fish and chips, walleye, and the daily soup kettle.
- What are this restaurant's hours of operation?
- The provided information for Steve's Lounge does not include the specific hours of operation for the restaurant.
- What type of diner would most enjoy this restaurant?
- Diners seeking budget-friendly, hearty seafood platters and classic American comfort food in a relaxed, group-oriented lakeside retreat setting would enjoy this restaurant.
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