Incredible food unlike any other steak oriented restaurant in Chicago! Well worth a visit. In the top ranks of restaurants in Chicago. Minor issues? Change or ditch the audio system music. Not good and doesn't match the caliber of the food. Also, front hostess confused about what to do when half our party arrived early and ordered a beverage at the bar. When the remaining party members arrived, hostess should have directed the whole party to a table and brought the drinks up and the drinks should have been added to the dinner check. Otherwise...excellent!
Gianna
Really cozy spot with a unique and flavorful menu! Also, our server, Earl, was incredible!
MA
Loved the experience. Can't wait to go back and try the fish and other options. I thought the wine bottle list was quite high priced, and really not much under $200 a bottle, which is why giving 4 stars for value.
Johnny
Of the 125 times I have booked a reservation using this app, Yusuf and the team at Asador Bastian had by far the best service of them all. Exceptional would be cutting you all short, because the experience was nothing short of perfect. Thank you again, and see you soon.
Phillip
We attended a Sake paired dinner with IWA - 6 people and the Sake master brewer, wuth the head of marketing. The food was off the charts good - live diver scallops, suckling pig, Australian beef. And the pairing with IWA 5-1, and reserve, proved the match of Sake and food.
Thomas
Such a great and unique experience. The ambience, staff, and food -- all really great. First, it's difficult to find the quality of product and ingredients they source from. Second, most places would not know how to treat these products. Moreover, I may need to re-calibrate my service standards as a Californian. The staff here is top-notch. I wish we had this gem in Los Angeles.
Girish
Outstanding, as usual. Great service, great food, great ambience. The steaks are excellent. So are the sides. We also had the grilled octopus, which was lovely. Also loved the desserts. The Basque cheesecake is wonderful. The only negative is the markup on wines. Overall, this restaurant is a temple for steak and a wonderful venue for a celebratory dinner.
May Bentley
Honestly I’m a little disappointed. The food is okay good not eye-opening good.
The portion is small & it’s overpriced, all we ordered are in pic and it’s $340 with tip, it’s not even that much food.
The beef tarter felt like too much for nothing. I would rather have more beef than have the gras cover the flavor up.
Crab rice has pretty good flavor, a little bit salty and rich. But two bites each and it’s $38. What is this? Tasting menu?
The steak flavor was very impressive and it was cooked really well, but there’s some super chewy tendon in my steak and it was so annoying to the point I’m a little pissed.
The raspberry dessert is pretty good tho, but my personal favorite is still the dessert in S.K.Y.
Service nothing special honestly. Overall 6/10 and i wouldn’t be back
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 3
Carlos Hernandez
Decent basque food but well overpriced.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 5
Cars\u0026Stuff
Ordered the sole and their Spanish steak. The fish was alright but the steak that was given to us had one long piece of chewy tendon. I expect better cut of beef from such an high end restaurant. Apart from that, the beef itself definitely tastes buttery and perfectly cooked. But those 4 chewy pieces definitely ruined the dinner for us.
I loved this meal. The initial presentation of different fish and meat options was great. The staging of the meal based on what we chose was very fluid. I like that they stay true to ingredients being of Spanish origin.
I don't like steak tartare generally, but it was fantastic here!
Sardines also aren't usually my thing. Enjoyed those as well.
You can get a good steak anywhere. The variety of options here makes it worth trying.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Xiruo Chen
Booked the Pintxo Feast today and had a really really bad time. The event is hosted in the bar room with only 4 staff serving 30-50 people. Hard to get anything in the first 30 minutes of the 2 hour event, can’t even see what’s the food with a huge crowd blocking the bar. All staff are busy selling alcohol and no one grabs food for you (not their fault tho). I didn’t get anything and asked for a refund and was told it will take 7-10 business days. Guess what it only took a second when they collect your non-refundable deposit. Should have gone to a workday McDonald at lunchtime to experience the same level of chaos.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Abdallah Al-Qudsi
They had me at the first bite. I’ve had many steaks but none have tasted quite like the ones at Asador Bastian. The flavor of the meat itself is complex and incredibly tender without even mentioning the beautiful cook on it. Obviously it comes at a premium cost but this is an experiential steak is a good treat for special occasion. The mashed potatoes and dessert are nothing short of exceptional as well.
I do however wish they would give some kind of complimentary dessert bite to round out any celebrations and make the night extra special.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jon Ziols
This is definitely a splurge meal. Ambiance and service are befitting of a 3 Michelin star restaurant. Food is just expensive and in my opinion (and this is someone who just loves meat) just a lack of options that aren’t gluttonous / rich. I will 100% come back and try the bar area as I want to try the burger and wish they had more options in that area of the restaurant.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Eldarbek “Eldar” Kamchybekov
Asador Bastian delivers an excellent dining experience from start to finish. The appetizers set the tone with bold flavors and thoughtful preparation, leading into perfectly cooked steaks done exactly to the desired temperature. The cocktail and wine list is well-curated, offering something for every preference and pairing beautifully with the meal. Service is attentive, professional, and welcoming, adding to the overall warm and refined atmosphere.
Incredible food unlike any other steak oriented restaurant in Chicago! Well worth a visit. In the top ranks of restaurants in Chicago. Minor issues? Change or ditch the audio system music. Not good and doesn't match the caliber of the food. Also, front hostess confused about what to do when half our party arrived early and ordered a beverage at the bar. When the remaining party members arrived, hostess should have directed the whole party to a table and brought the drinks up and the drinks should have been added to the dinner check. Otherwise...excellent!
Really cozy spot with a unique and flavorful menu! Also, our server, Earl, was incredible!
Loved the experience. Can't wait to go back and try the fish and other options. I thought the wine bottle list was quite high priced, and really not much under $200 a bottle, which is why giving 4 stars for value.
Of the 125 times I have booked a reservation using this app, Yusuf and the team at Asador Bastian had by far the best service of them all. Exceptional would be cutting you all short, because the experience was nothing short of perfect. Thank you again, and see you soon.
We attended a Sake paired dinner with IWA - 6 people and the Sake master brewer, wuth the head of marketing. The food was off the charts good - live diver scallops, suckling pig, Australian beef. And the pairing with IWA 5-1, and reserve, proved the match of Sake and food.
Such a great and unique experience. The ambience, staff, and food -- all really great. First, it's difficult to find the quality of product and ingredients they source from. Second, most places would not know how to treat these products. Moreover, I may need to re-calibrate my service standards as a Californian. The staff here is top-notch. I wish we had this gem in Los Angeles.
Outstanding, as usual. Great service, great food, great ambience. The steaks are excellent. So are the sides. We also had the grilled octopus, which was lovely. Also loved the desserts. The Basque cheesecake is wonderful. The only negative is the markup on wines. Overall, this restaurant is a temple for steak and a wonderful venue for a celebratory dinner.
Honestly I’m a little disappointed. The food is okay good not eye-opening good.
The portion is small & it’s overpriced, all we ordered are in pic and it’s $340 with tip, it’s not even that much food.
The beef tarter felt like too much for nothing. I would rather have more beef than have the gras cover the flavor up.
Crab rice has pretty good flavor, a little bit salty and rich. But two bites each and it’s $38. What is this? Tasting menu?
The steak flavor was very impressive and it was cooked really well, but there’s some super chewy tendon in my steak and it was so annoying to the point I’m a little pissed.
The raspberry dessert is pretty good tho, but my personal favorite is still the dessert in S.K.Y.
Service nothing special honestly. Overall 6/10 and i wouldn’t be back
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 3
Decent basque food but well overpriced.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 5
Ordered the sole and their Spanish steak. The fish was alright but the steak that was given to us had one long piece of chewy tendon. I expect better cut of beef from such an high end restaurant.
Apart from that, the beef itself definitely tastes buttery and perfectly cooked. But those 4 chewy pieces definitely ruined the dinner for us.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 3
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I loved this meal. The initial presentation of different fish and meat options was great. The staging of the meal based on what we chose was very fluid. I like that they stay true to ingredients being of Spanish origin.
I don't like steak tartare generally, but it was fantastic here!
Sardines also aren't usually my thing. Enjoyed those as well.
You can get a good steak anywhere. The variety of options here makes it worth trying.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Booked the Pintxo Feast today and had a really really bad time. The event is hosted in the bar room with only 4 staff serving 30-50 people. Hard to get anything in the first 30 minutes of the 2 hour event, can’t even see what’s the food with a huge crowd blocking the bar. All staff are busy selling alcohol and no one grabs food for you (not their fault tho). I didn’t get anything and asked for a refund and was told it will take 7-10 business days. Guess what it only took a second when they collect your non-refundable deposit. Should have gone to a workday McDonald at lunchtime to experience the same level of chaos.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
They had me at the first bite. I’ve had many steaks but none have tasted quite like the ones at Asador Bastian. The flavor of the meat itself is complex and incredibly tender without even mentioning the beautiful cook on it.
Obviously it comes at a premium cost but this is an experiential steak is a good treat for special occasion. The mashed potatoes and dessert are nothing short of exceptional as well.
I do however wish they would give some kind of complimentary dessert bite to round out any celebrations and make the night extra special.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This is definitely a splurge meal. Ambiance and service are befitting of a 3 Michelin star restaurant. Food is just expensive and in my opinion (and this is someone who just loves meat) just a lack of options that aren’t gluttonous / rich. I will 100% come back and try the bar area as I want to try the burger and wish they had more options in that area of the restaurant.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Asador Bastian delivers an excellent dining experience from start to finish. The appetizers set the tone with bold flavors and thoughtful preparation, leading into perfectly cooked steaks done exactly to the desired temperature. The cocktail and wine list is well-curated, offering something for every preference and pairing beautifully with the meal. Service is attentive, professional, and welcoming, adding to the overall warm and refined atmosphere.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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