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Folklore

4.5 (65)
$31 to $50
Steakhouse
2100 W Division St, Chicago, IL 60622

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Folklore

4.5
$31 to $50
Steakhouse
Bucktown / Wicker Park

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 17 times today

About this restaurant

  • Great for brunch
  • Charming
  • Great for happy hour
Situated in the Wicker Park neighborhood of Chicago, Folklore offers patrons delicious Argentinean dishes. It is a family-owned restaurant that opened its doors in 2009. With a casual, yet romantic atmosphere, the restaurant has brick walls, candlelit tables and floor-to-ceiling windows. Folklore features a large choice of quality meat that's prepared on the grill. Diners can try traditional dishes like empanadas, parillada, and asado. This restaurant also serves pasta dishes, salads, and seafood. Folklore has a full bar and an extensive wine list. It has an outdoor patio and takes reservations. Folklore also offers catering services and on-site hosting for private events.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse, Argentinean, Contemporary Latin
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Wed–Sun 5:00 pm–10:30 pm
  • Phone number
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress

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    lively.leila

    I love finding international, family-owned restaurants in Chicago - even more, when the atmosphere and food are THIS good! Folklore hosted me and my friend for this amazing dinner, which was perfect for our Girls' night out. A new menu item is the 60-day dryaged pork, what can I say but WOW - please do yourself a favor and try it!!! I don't drink often but made an exception that night because I had to give the imported Argentinian red wine a try, which was the perfect pairing for all the foods we've had. The dessert choice is amazing, I gotta come back to try more! Shoutout to the amazing staff. I always like to ask for recommendations, and every single dish we had was everything we hoped for and more. 📍2100 W Division Street, Chicago #folklorechicago #chicagofoodie #chicagofoods #chicagorestaurants #argentinianfood #hosted

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    sophinchicago

    Wow…I’m beyond impressed with this spread. Everything we tried was incredible. Some highlights include the pisco sour, empanadas and the gnocchi!! . . . #sophinchicago #chicago #chicagogram #chi #chicagobar #chicagofood #chicagofoodauthority #chicagoeats #chicagofoodie #chicagolife #choosechicago #eaterchicago #chicagostyle #downtownchicago #chicagorestaurant #foodie #chicagobucketlist #explorechicago #chitown #chicagofoodscene #312chicago

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    itsrebeccainthecity

    I couldn’t visit @folklorechicago on Division without bringing my Argentine friend @anniearaci She gave their steak the ultimate seal of approval, and I enjoyed the veggie parrillada—a vibrant, smoky spread of grilled vegetables that felt like a celebration of flavor. Of course, no Argentine meal is complete without a glass (or two) of wine, and their selection did not disappoint. 🍷 We toasted to good food, great company, and a little taste of Buenos Aires right here in Chicago. Have you had Argentine cuisine? What’s your go-to order? #argentinewine #chicagoweekend #argentinefood #chicagorestaurants #wickerpark #chicagofoodie #chicagofood

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Reviews

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Reviews from people who have dined at Folklore.

4.5

4.5
(65)
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Chicago / Illinois

    Great for brunch

  • Chicago / Illinois

    Romantic

  • Chicago

    Great for brunch

  • Chicago

    Romantic

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Folklore offers an "authentic Argentinian steakhouse" experience with "delicious" and well-prepared dishes, including steak and empanadas. The ambiance is perfect for special occasions, complemented by a "great wine selection" and attentive service. While some steaks missed the mark, the overall dining experience remains "fantastic" and memorable.
65 Reviews
  1. Pablo Gold

    Chicago2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 17, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was absolutely delicious. Our server was very attentive. Can’t wait to come back and enjoy another steak.

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  2. Michael Gold

    Cincinnati155 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on September 7, 2026

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Authentic Argentinian steakhouse with well prepared meats, appetizers and desserts. Enjoyed filet mignon and baked eggplant, with flan for dessert. Great wine selection. Lovely place for a date or special occasion.

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  3. Robert Gold

    Chicago12 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on August 22, 2026

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always great food, solid service, and a good experience here. Only reason I couldn’t give it a 5* across the board the steak needed a pinch more salt to make it perfect… but overall REALLY a solid meal

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  4. Michele

    Wisconsin25 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on August 21, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Authentic Argentine food that was delicious and served well.

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  5. Nick

    Unspecified1 review

    3.0

    Dined on July 10, 2026

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The service and ambiance were excellent. The drinks(sangria) and empanadas were very tasty and I think offered quite good value. My issue was with the steaks. For what is touted as a steak house, the steak was not it. For 50 dollars I would expect the steak to be cooked at least close to what I requested(medium). Both my partner and I received what could maybe be generously referred to as medium well but was realistically solidly in well done territory. The seasoning was good at least. I would potentially return, but only for apps and drinks.

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  6. Emanuel Gold

    Chicago6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 6, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic date night spot!! Beautiful food and atmosphere!! A must try, without a doubt coming back again.

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  7. Kaysha Gold

    Cincinnati9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 24, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful dinner experience! We loved our steaks and the amount of food was great for the price point.

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  8. Florencia

    Chicago15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 17, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and service! A little pricey compared to other great restaurants. One thing I’d change would be treating the birthday customer with a little dessert on the house. Most restaurants do that nowadays and it’s a nice gesture :)

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  9. Brenda Gold

    Chicago6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 17, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Folklore never disappoints. We’ve been coming here for years. The food is fantastic. Service is exceptional.

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  10. Noe

    Chicago5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 9, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Good Service overall our waiter was very attentive and nice.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse, Argentinean, Contemporary Latin
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Wed–Sun 5:00 pm–10:30 pm
  • Phone number
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress

FAQs

Yes, Folklore has an outdoor patio, and guests frequently mention enjoying meals seated outside.

Casual dress is the guide: comfortable, neat clothing fits Folklore’s candlelit, romantic setting, nothing formal is required.

Yes, Folklore’s candlelit, intimate setting and focus on grilled Argentine meats and wine make it a popular choice for date night.

Yes, families do dine at Folklore: guests report visiting with children and praise attentive service and hosts who accommodated their seating.

Portions at Folklore are generally generous, guests often describe mains and meat platters as large and shareable, with some dishes sizeable enough for two or more.

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Folklore

4.5
$31 to $50
Steakhouse
Bucktown / Wicker Park

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 17 times today
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