Harry Caray's Italian Steakhouse

Harry Caray's Italian Steakhouse is an American steakhouse chain specializing in steak and Italian-American cuisine. The restaurant was established in 1987 in Chicago's River North neighborhood, in the former Chicago Varnish Company Building, by a partnership between popular Chicago Cubs broadcaster Harry Caray and restaurateur Grant DePorter.[1] It has alternately been described by writers as "famed"[2] and "legendary".[3]

Harry Caray's Italian Steakhouse
Private
IndustryRestaurant
GenreCasual dining
Founded1987 (1987)
Number of locations
7 (2016)
Key people
Harry Caray (founder)
Dutchie Caray (lead investment partner)
Marv Levy (minority partner)
Ryne Sandberg (minority partner)
Bob Costas (minority partner)
Grant DePorter (CEO)
ProductsSteaks
Italian-American cuisine
ParentHarry Caray's Restaurant Group
Websiteharrycarays.com
Sign on the side of the establishment circa 1998

Harry Caray's fare includes steaks as well as pastas, salads, and seafood. They have a total of seven locations throughout the Chicago area, including one seafood restaurant named Harry Caray's Holy Mackerel. The original location contains a large array of sports and Cubs memorabilia.[4]

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References

  1. O'Neill, Dan; Wainwright, Adam (May 16, 2016). St. Louis Cardinals Fans' Bucket List. Triumph Books. ISBN 978-1633194984.
  2. Acosta, Yolanda; Schweighardt, Joan (2010). Acosta. John Hunt Publishing. p. 225. ISBN 978-1846943331.
  3. Chronicles of Old Chicago: Exploring the History and Lore of the Windy City. Museyon. October 2, 2014. p. 158. ISBN 978-1938450709.
  4. Olvera, Jennifer (December 4, 2013). Food Lovers' Guide to Chicago: The Best Restaurants, Markets & Local Culinary Offerings. Rowman & Littlefield. pp. 109–110. ISBN 978-1493006625.
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