03/30/2026
🍽️✨ Holly & Rich’s Restaurant Review ✨🍽️
The Basics
• Restaurant: Perry’s Steakhouse & Grill
• Location: Schaumburg, IL
• Date We Rolled Up: March 14
• Visit Type: Dine in (double date + “let’s make a night of it” energy)
Vibe Check
Atmosphere:
Very boujee, in the best way. Elegant, upscale, and clearly designed for special moments. This is not a “quick bite” place; it’s a lean back, savor everything kind of experience.
Décor Thoughts:
Polished, refined, and absolutely date night ready. Moody lighting, luxe finishes, and an overall sense that something fancy is about to happen.
Crowd:
A mix of couples, celebrations, and people clearly treating themselves. Definitely an occasion spot.
Service Shenanigans
Top tier. Professional, attentive, and smooth without feeling stiff. The tableside elements were especially impressive, confident, knowledgeable, and perfectly timed.
The Food (Aka: Why People Go to Perry’s)
What We Ordered:
• Old Fashioneds (drinks to start, obviously)
• Perry’s Signature Fried Asparagus topped with jumbo lump crabmeat
• Signature wedge salad (prepared in the kitchen)
• Dinner Cut Pork Chop, carved tableside
• Corn Brûlée
• Au Gratin Potatoes
• Dessert Trio (seasonal cheesecake, lemon meringue square, chocolate crunch)
Taste Test:
The Old Fashioneds were excellent, smooth, well balanced, and the perfect way to kick things off.
The Signature Fried Asparagus with jumbo lump crabmeat was an immediate hit. Crispy, rich, and indulgent without being heavy. Absolute yum.
The wedge salad, prepared in the kitchen, was classic and well executed, cool, crisp, and a great lead in to what came next.
And then… the star of the show.
The Dinner Cut Pork Chop, carved tableside on a hot cast iron plate, was a full experience. Hand selected in the Midwest specifically for Perry’s, this chop is cured, roasted, slow smoked, caramelized, and served sizzling with homemade applesauce.
Holy awesome experience. Sweet, smoky, juicy, and unforgettable.
The sides only elevated things further:
• Corn Brûlée – who knew corn could be life changing?
• Au Gratin Potatoes – rich, creamy, and melt in your mouth delicious
Presentation:
Flawless. From tableside carving to beautifully plated sides, everything felt intentional and elevated.
Portion Size:
Generous, especially for the pork chop. Perfect for sharing or planning leftovers (if you have the willpower).
Drinks & Dessert (Tiny but Mighty)
The Dessert Trio was the perfect ending, small bites, big flavor:
• Seasonal cheesecake
• Lemon meringue square
• Dessert Trio
Tiny but tasty, and just enough sweetness to finish strong.
✨ Highlights
• Tableside pork chop experience
• Corn Brûlée (still thinking about it)
• Excellent cocktails
• Elevated sides that steal the spotlight
• A full “event dinner” from start to finish
Opportunities for Improvement
None, it delivered exactly what it promises. Just know what you’re signing up for: this is an experience, not a casual night out.
The Money Talk
• Price Range: Upscale
• Was It Worth It?: Yes, for a date, celebration, or special night
Bonus note: While it’s definitely an occasion spot, they do offer Happy Hour Sunday through Friday from 4:00–6:30 PM, with some great bar bite options, worth keeping in mind if you want a taste of Perry’s without going all in.
Final Thoughts
Perry’s Steakhouse & Grill is luxury dining done right. From cocktails to carving, every detail feels intentional and indulgent. If you’re celebrating something, or someone, this is absolutely the place.