Harry Caray's Italian Steakhouse

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Harry Caray's Italian Steakhouse
Company type Private
Industry Restaurant
Genre Casual dining
Founded 1987 ; 37 years ago  ( 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)
Products Steaks
Italian-American cuisine
Parent Harry Caray's Restaurant Group
Website harrycarays.com
Sign on the side of the establishment circa 1998

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 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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  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 .