Victory Meat and Seafood opens in Elmhurst

Victory Meat & Seafood, a neighborhood steak and seafood restaurant, has opened its doors at 116 N. York St. in downtown Elmhurst.

Co-owned and operated by Culinary Director Chef Joe Farina, the restaurant serves a selection of prime meats and seasonal fish in a Nantucket-casual-meets-city-chic neighborhood eatery. The lively space is fronted by an oyster bar and cocktail lounge serving chef-created seasonal drinks and old school classics, sommelier-selected wines from California, Italy, France and Spain, as well as a selection of craft beers.

Farina owns the restaurant with two other industry veterans: his wife Yvonne and Tony Gambino, a childhood friend from Melrose Park. The Farinas are certified sommeliers, and Yvonne has managed front-of-the-house operations for some of the city's most iconic restaurants. Gambino is behind many of the area's beloved Armand's Pizzeria restaurants, Elmhurst's Doc's Victory Pub and HB Jones, and many other Chicago-area dining establishments.

“Elmhurst is an historic and beautiful city with a thriving culinary scene,” said Farina. “Our place offers area residents an everyday place to wind down, grab a drink and nosh on everything from fresh oysters, salads and apps to prime steaks, super-fresh seafood and sandwiches – including a killer burger.”

Hours of operation are 4 p.m.–10 p.m. Tuesday–Thursday; 11:30 a.m.–11 p.m. Friday and Saturday; and 4 p.m.–9 p.m. Sunday.

For more information, call (630) 359-5599 or visit victorymeatandseafood.com.