Butcher & the Bear is an absolute gem. From the moment you walk in, the atmosphere feels welcoming, cozy, and thoughtfully designed. It strikes the perfect balance between elevated and comfortable.
The food is outstanding. Every dish is beautifully presented and full of flavor, clearly made with care and high quality ingredients. You can tell a lot of intention goes into the menu, and it truly shows. The cocktails are just as impressive and are creative, well balanced, and memorable.
What really sets this place apart is the service. The staff is knowledgeable, attentive, and warm without ever feeling overbearing. They make you feel genuinely taken care of and excited to be there.
Whether you are going for a date night or a relaxed dinner with friends, Butcher and the Bear delivers on every level. Easily one of my favorite spots in Chicago and I will absolutely be back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Teodora Szasz
Great, intimate atmosphere and amazing food.
Kevin Richard
Came here to celebrate my moms birthday because we have heard great things. It definitely lived up to the hype!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
J Bailey
First time we dined at Butcher & the Bear, the food & service exceeded our expectations! We went during Restaurant Week, and we had the pleasure of meeting one of the servers, Angela; she recognized our daughter & son-in-law who are regulars, yet she welcomed us like part of the family. Plenty of laughs & a shot each of limoncello later, Angela’s hospitality was beyond lovely for us to be frequent regulars
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Brandy Bailey
While we’ve been to this restaurant a few times, I believe our server, Caesar, made it the most memorable this time around! Visiting during their Restaurant Week, Caesar genuinely catered to our preferences, recommending wine pairings from their renowned wine list, and even treated us to a dessert off-menu specially prepared for by Chef in part of our birthday celebration. We’re grateful for the team at Butcher & the Bear for welcoming us to their family, and a huge thanks to Caesar for his hospitality—love y’all!
I had an exceptional meal here. Octopus, tartare, ribeye, rigatoni, brussel sprouts, and mushrooms were all very very good. The steak was unbelievable and so tender, really felt like it was melting in my mouth. Chris and the team here do a great job. Can’t wait to do it again!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Renee Koontz
We had a great time dining on Valentine’s Day! The salmon and steak were both delicious. Can’t wait to come back to try more items!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jay K
10/10 for both food and service! Will definitely be back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Alex k
Went here after proposing and the team went above and beyond to make sure that our night was special. Not to mention all the food was delicious. Highly recommend to anyone!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Angie Khosa
Went to Butcher and the Bear for a girls' night and it did not disappoint. The vibe was fun and lively but still perfect for catching up. We shared a few steaks and sides - everything was cooked perfectly and full of flavor. The cocktails were great too! Totally worth it for a fun night out in Chicago. Would definitely go back.
Amazing place! We got there a little earlier than our reservation and the they were able to accommodate us seat us right away. We had Angela as our server and it was one of the best services we've received. She was knowledgeable and attentive. Food didn't take too long to get to the table. Ambiance was great! Steak was the most important one obviously and it was cooked to perfection. We had the ribeye and the fillet. The Brussels sprouts were THE best I've ever had. Drinks were good with unique cocktail options. I had a small complaint about the oysters and they more than made up for it. We tried a few desserts. Panacotta was my favorite. We will be back.
Tyler T
The best octopus in the city with out a doubt and if you stop in ask for Ceasar legit one of the best servers I have ever had so much information on wines and pairings
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Chelsey Fairchild
The explosion of flavor to the impeccable service this place was outstanding! I have no complaints (which is rare as I have a picky palate and high standards). We stopped in on a whim with our 7 year old and 8 month old and they were very accommodating and welcoming. I highly recommend for any occasion especially a nice date night.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Juan
We had the Steak Frites and the Brick Chicken, it was very good. We also had the Banana Foster crepes which was prepared at our table. I t was great.
Genevive
Absolutely delicious! Filet mignon was cooked perfectly, mashed potatoes were the Best! I could have eaten the entire bowl! My brother had the salmon and it was so good! This was my first time dining here and I definitely plan to go again! We could have used another light on the table. It's really dark in the restaurant.
Butcher & the Bear is an absolute gem. From the moment you walk in, the atmosphere feels welcoming, cozy, and thoughtfully designed. It strikes the perfect balance between elevated and comfortable.
The food is outstanding. Every dish is beautifully presented and full of flavor, clearly made with care and high quality ingredients. You can tell a lot of intention goes into the menu, and it truly shows. The cocktails are just as impressive and are creative, well balanced, and memorable.
What really sets this place apart is the service. The staff is knowledgeable, attentive, and warm without ever feeling overbearing. They make you feel genuinely taken care of and excited to be there.
Whether you are going for a date night or a relaxed dinner with friends, Butcher and the Bear delivers on every level. Easily one of my favorite spots in Chicago and I will absolutely be back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great, intimate atmosphere and amazing food.
Came here to celebrate my moms birthday because we have heard great things. It definitely lived up to the hype!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
First time we dined at Butcher & the Bear, the food & service exceeded our expectations! We went during Restaurant Week, and we had the pleasure of meeting one of the servers, Angela; she recognized our daughter & son-in-law who are regulars, yet she welcomed us like part of the family. Plenty of laughs & a shot each of limoncello later, Angela’s hospitality was beyond lovely for us to be frequent regulars
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
While we’ve been to this restaurant a few times, I believe our server, Caesar, made it the most memorable this time around! Visiting during their Restaurant Week, Caesar genuinely catered to our preferences, recommending wine pairings from their renowned wine list, and even treated us to a dessert off-menu specially prepared for by Chef in part of our birthday celebration. We’re grateful for the team at Butcher & the Bear for welcoming us to their family, and a huge thanks to Caesar for his hospitality—love y’all!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Biscoff Cheesecake, Vodka Pasta, Chocolate Chip Cookie, Whipped Potatoes
I had an exceptional meal here. Octopus, tartare, ribeye, rigatoni, brussel sprouts, and mushrooms were all very very good. The steak was unbelievable and so tender, really felt like it was melting in my mouth. Chris and the team here do a great job. Can’t wait to do it again!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We had a great time dining on Valentine’s Day! The salmon and steak were both delicious. Can’t wait to come back to try more items!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
10/10 for both food and service! Will definitely be back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Went here after proposing and the team went above and beyond to make sure that our night was special. Not to mention all the food was delicious. Highly recommend to anyone!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Went to Butcher and the Bear for a girls' night and it did not disappoint. The vibe was fun and lively but still perfect for catching up. We shared a few steaks and sides - everything was cooked perfectly and full of flavor. The cocktails were great too!
Totally worth it for a fun night out in Chicago. Would definitely go back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
Amazing place! We got there a little earlier than our reservation and the they were able to accommodate us seat us right away. We had Angela as our server and it was one of the best services we've received. She was knowledgeable and attentive. Food didn't take too long to get to the table. Ambiance was great! Steak was the most important one obviously and it was cooked to perfection. We had the ribeye and the fillet. The Brussels sprouts were THE best I've ever had. Drinks were good with unique cocktail options. I had a small complaint about the oysters and they more than made up for it. We tried a few desserts. Panacotta was my favorite. We will be back.
The best octopus in the city with out a doubt and if you stop in ask for Ceasar legit one of the best servers I have ever had so much information on wines and pairings
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The explosion of flavor to the impeccable service this place was outstanding! I have no complaints (which is rare as I have a picky palate and high standards). We stopped in on a whim with our 7 year old and 8 month old and they were very accommodating and welcoming. I highly recommend for any occasion especially a nice date night.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We had the Steak Frites and the Brick Chicken, it was very good. We also had the Banana Foster crepes which was prepared at our table. I t was great.
Absolutely delicious! Filet mignon was cooked perfectly, mashed potatoes were the Best! I could have eaten the entire bowl! My brother had the salmon and it was so good! This was my first time dining here and I definitely plan to go again! We could have used another light on the table. It's really dark in the restaurant.
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