Chicago-Style Italian Beef Sandwich in Seattle?

[rjohn40787]

For those who love Chicago-style Italian beef sandwiches...like the kind you find at Portillo's in Chicago...is there a good place in Seattle for such sandwiches?

[kaplaba]

Has anyone been here: http://luckyshotdogdiner.com/

[Barry Foy]

How about the new Taste of Chicago in the U-District, west side of the Ave at about 53rd St.? Anybody tried it yet? As far as I know, they're the only ones in SEA who claim to have an actual Chicago Italian beef; hot dogs too.

[not the bad Steve]

I had lunch there today, in response to your prompting. Food was good, service was gracious.

Unfortunately, they didn't have italian beef, due to some sort of ordering mix-up. They hope to have it soon, and promised to call me when they do. Based upon the posters on their walls, I suspect it will come from Vienna Beef.

[dericjones]

RJohn40787 -
Please don't go to Michael's Italian Beef in PDX. It was a wasted drive. Most disappointing sandwich ever after all the bragging done on the website.

Go to Smitty's Chicago-style deli in Olympia. It was so terrific. I wrote this review here.
http://www.urbanspoon.com/u/reviews/4...

I was amazed at the food there.

[not the bad Steve]

Thanks for your review. I don't get to Oly much, but I'll look forward to trying next time I'm there.

[akq]

Has anyone tried Rizzo's French Dip in Ballard (15th and 73rd)? I saw them last week but haven't gotten in to check them out yet. My understanding is that they dip the bread/sandwich in the jus rather than serving it on the side.

[not the bad Steve]

It's good. The do dip. Not quite the Chicago italian beef spicing we're all looking for, though.

[barleywino]

have you tried Tat's Deli in Pioneer square?

[clearskies0810]

tat's is more philly style than chicago style... but if you are ever in portland, there's this place: http://www.michaelsitalianbeef.com/