50 Best Steakhouses in Chicago

“Top notch service, drinks were phenomenal, and the food simply EXCEPTIONAL. Thank you for the VIP treatment on my Anniversary! You peeps are amazing!“

“Went for brunch. Food is good but nothing very creative. Had the French dip, really good but needed a bit more horseradish. The fries are amazing. Flight of cinnamon rolls wasn’t great value. Cesar salad was minuscule. Overall good food. Service was excellent. Atmosphere was a little close for me and too noisy.“

“Great food and exceptional service“

“Absolutely incredible. Went for a belated birthday dinner and was wowed every step of the way.

From the intimate setting, to the inventive dishes, to the incredibly kind and attentive staff, this is truly a 5-star experience from beginning to end.

The beauty in the menu is the ability to highlight Wagyu without having to rely on it. Each element of each course is planned and executed with precision.

Truly one of the best restaurant experiences. Excited to go back.“

“Great food, amazing ambiance and incredible staff. One of the nicest Chicago steakhouses I’ve been to. Highly recommend.“

“good to sit and foods also good“

“We celebrated our 30th Anniversary here and it did not disappoint! Lobster cargot could’ve been a meal by itself!! The filet mignon was cooked perfectly. Teriyaki green beans were also a favorite of ours along with the Mac n cheese. You have w to get dessert! We had the chocolate ganache cake and strawberry sundae. Jeff our server was amazing ! The view couldn’t have been better.“

“This place is hands down the best restaurant in the city. The food is unreal good I mean like go out for milk and never come back good. The head partner chef Joe Rizza is a Jedi in the kitchen and an absolute class act. He always makes time to come say hi when we stop in. Main reason why I like going. Besides the fact that the prices r normal but the food is anything but. #amazing love the location love the vibe u have to go“

“OMG where do I start . The beautiful service started from the moment we walked in the door . The hostess was very nice warm and inviting . While we waited for our table we went to the bar for a drink the bar tender was just as sweet as the hostess. It was like the further we made it into the restaurant the quality of service kept going up a notch. And the manager we even got to meet him and he was also super sweet. . Ok now on to the food because that's why you're here ... We started with the chard octopus and meet ball it was so good chefs kiss . We had the New York strip and the prime ribeye. Accompany by the Mac and Brussel sprouts Whew so mouth watering and delicious . This was such an amazing experience they gave . For anyone reading if you're have to option between this place and any other steakhouse choose HERE. You WONT be disappointed. .“

“This place is a gem!! Would highly recommend to any of my friends and will definitely be going back. Amazing food and service. Relaxing, beautiful atmosphere outside on the deck. I’ve lived in Chicago, NYC, and LA and this is one of my favorite places.“

“I.am not from Chicago but I am literally planning my next trip so I can eat at this establishment again. One of the most perfect dinners I ever head. The atmosphere is upscale but not pretentious (ask for a table in the back room, which is incredibly warm. The first room with the bar is a bit colder lighting-wise. No need to dress up but if you want to you won't be out of place). We got the bucatini polanco (perfection) and the bavette wagyu which was top three best steaks I ever had. On top of that the service was flawless. We told our server (I wish I remembered her name as she was the nicest) that we were a bit late for our after-dinner plans (also because we had to wait 25 minutes for our table, which is the only negative note but it was a Saturday night and thecrestaurant was packed so it was understandable) and asked our server if she could speed up our dishes and everything came in record time (but still giving us time to enjoy each of them). The dolce de leche tiramisu is a must.“

“John provided us with exceptional service and a night we’ll never forget. We celebrated our 40th Anniversary and the food, drinks and service were on point!“

“I absolutely loved this place. Service was excellent and food was even better. I came here on the recommendation of a friend and this will be my go to place every time I’m back in town. Love the vibe here also.“

“Beautiful Birthday dinner here in one of the cabanas. Liked the privacy and obscuridad the cabanas and low lights gave. Flavors of soup , scallops, and rib eye were great. Definitely recommend for a date night or girls night 😍“

“My good friend Lisa took me there and it tasted great! Service is also great“

“Best Place on earth! Service is impecable and the food is off the charts. Wine selection is vast with many offerings.“

“Where do I start… service 100 percent professional and helpful, knowledgeable about wine pairings, food was the best from start to finish. Me and my wife go to a steakhouse in every city we visit and let me tell you it’s hard to nail all aspects of dining,apps, mains, dessert, and wine, but RPM blew me away! This is my #1 steakhouse I have visited in the world…I have been to 30 plus states, 15 countries and nothing has come close to this experience.“

“A truly personal experience!
We were warmly welcomed on our Anniversary for dinner and had the most amazing experience! Our waiter Carlos was superb and made sure every aspect of our meal was perfection!
We had a preset menu with some of the best of those items we have ever experienced! The dinner rolls were light and dangerously delicious, the lobster bisque was the best lobster anything we've ever had, the wedge salad had the most amazing dressing (and I don't even like blue cheese!), the steaks were cooked beautifully, and our dessert put us over the edge!
The servings were generous, nobody could eat it all...wish we could've taken home leftovers.
A perfect spot for a special celebration....we loved every moment!“

“This is one of my favorite new spots in Chicago! If you haven’t tried their Sunday Roast you are missing out! The flavors are out of this world amazing! The atmosphere is so inviting a beautiful and don’t skip their tasty cocktails! My husband and I loved everything about this location and we appreciate the fantastic service and hospitality by Rachel and the manager Kyle! Would 100% recommend for any Chicago foodies looking for the new Chicago hot spot, delicious food, and unironically an tasty cocktails! 🍽️😋“

“This was my first time here celebrating my girlfriend birthday. Chris and David made it a great experience. Service was awesome and they made sure we had everything we needed from drinks,, appetizers, , entrees and dessert. The food was so good and it was a fun night . Definitely coming back.“

“My husband and I went here to celebrate our anniversary and it was the perfect spot!
The ambiance was on point— cozy, elegant, and just the right atmosphere for a date night out. The food was great--we love the truffle potatoes! Everyone was friendly and attentive without being overbearing. We truly felt taken care of. We will definitely be coming back!“

“You know a restaurant is good when you start planning your return visit before you've even finished your meal“

“The food was amazing and the atmosphere briliand. I felt that I was for vacations in a picturesque Greek island, almost felt the fresh air of it. Great experience. Can't wait to go back“

“I am so happy that they kept the classic feel of the original Tavern on Rush. The menu is similar, the vibe is a bit more modern and upscale, but you know you are at Tavern on Rush and the quality of the steaks is absolutely outstanding! Two of us had the bone in filet - simply amazing! The sides were tasty and the oysters were fresh and delicious. The wedge salad wasn't great, but the rest was and they still have a terrific wine list. Our service was off the other night. We had a very vigorous waiter who kept pushing to get our order and could tell that we hadn't looked at anything yet. This was a business dinner, the president of my husband's company was in town and wanted us to take her to a classic Chicago steak house. We did order oysters and wine to start. When he came for our dinner order there was no presentation of the steaks, no description of the menu and we just felt rushed all the way through to the point that he "assumed" that we did not want desert. Now, in his defense, we were there a long time as it was a business dinner, and at one point he did say he was trying to get our order in before a huge table next to us ordered, which was appreciated. I don't want to cloud this review with a service complaint as the food, wine and ambiance were excellent and we had a great table by the window, which was nice.“

“We ate lunch at Michael Jordan’s Steak House in Chicago today. We were greeted with a warm welcome and the hostess helped us with our parking situation. Our server was friendly and quick. Our food was delicious! After our meal the valet parking department went out of their way to help us and we were so appreciative. We will definitely be back and we highly recommend eating here!“

“The food, the service and the atmosphere is excellent. Give it visit.“

“A truly amazing experience at Kinzie Chophouse, a fantastic women-owned steakhouse.

We started with a selection of appetizers to share: the grilled octopus, pork belly, and Merlot wine-baked brie. The grilled octopus was a standout—I absolutely loved it!

The owner stopped by our table and gave us an introduction of each meat kind that was offered on their menu. However, I didn't order the steak this time since I had a lot of meat lately. So for my main course, I had the lobster bisque and the squid ink pasta. The squid ink pasta was phenomenal, offering a perfect kick of spice. It was truly excellent.“

“FIRST TIME IN CHICAGO & THIS PLACE DID NOT DISAPPOINT! We celebrated a birthday/anniversary and Karla made the entire experience unforgettable. Her service and hospitality were top-tier — she was incredibly attentive and every recommendation she made was spot on. The food was phenomenal (definitely get the steak Oscar style — worth every bite!). Thank you so much to Karla and the entire team for an amazing experience! We'll absolutely be back. ❤️✨“

“The restaurant had wonderful service and food! We did not go home hungry or disappointed. Our servers were AMAZING! Special shout out to Rebecca, for her above and beyond service! Rebecca also has wonderful picture skills! Along with Jose for his wonderful service. We celebrated our anniversary and they made sure it was special.“

“Alex was my provider and she was absolutely fantastic I will definitely be back and Eric our server was absolutely fantastic I will definitely be back with friends 100 I work in the restaurant business I’ve beers with Marshall Fields since 1998 so I truly appreciate your service and I will definitely recommend your absolute best place Steak 48 100“

“An authentic Chicago classic - don’t miss this gem! Excellent service, great atmosphere and wonderful food.“

“We had an excellent experience! We came here for a special occasion and it was a memorable experience. The customer service was top notch from the moment we arrived. Our server Eddie, was a class act and took good care of us. The food was wonderful- the lobster got incredible. Highly recommend.“

“Dan was an awesome waiter. His spontaneity and attentiveness made us feel very welcome. The vibe on Monday night was nice and quiet for us. We came here two years ago for the first time, and the place was as good as we remembered. Will definitely be back the next time we are in Chicago. Thanks, Dan?“

“This is one of my favorite places ever, for a succulent , mouthwatering , epic , divine , romantic , dining experience suitable for everyday or very special events . Very romantic , intimate atmosphere .The steaks will transport you to another dimension . The staff is very professional , yet warm , welcoming , very attentive and devoted to making sure you are taken care of . An exquisite sensory experience ,engaging all of the senses , and exceeding my expectations in spades .“

“A GREAT Chicago Steak House! One of THEE BEST!“

“My experience was one that I’d never forget! Whether it’s the food, service, atmosphere, or customer service. They hit 5 stars on all levels!! If you want amazing food then this is your spot! Try it out and you won’t regret it. I can promise you that! 20/10 stars! Dante and his managers were so attentive! Made you feel like a million bucks!“

“Our Family has been going there for over 40 years. The Best Food & Customer Service. Thank you, The Alvarado Family“

“Delicious food A friendly and capable staff.“

“Was needing some Korean Soul food and the soon dubu hit the spot. Got pan chun even though we were not at a table. Get reservations in future. Bar staff were really friendly. If we visit to Chicago again, will need to stop here. Pricing is excellent on the food. Thanks Ricardo for making our evening great!“

“Ware Ranch Steakhouse:Great Chicago Southside staple, a neighborhood place that has fine food and fantastic service in a very inviting and clean atmosphere. Nice place for family & friends to break bread 🍞 ⭐⭐⭐“

“We loving coming here for oyster happy hour before we head to dinner or other plans for the night. It is our very favorite oyster spot in town. They plate the oyster well on a tower so the oysters are not on top each other. The oyster are cleaned and shucked well so the brine is still in the shell. Additionally the other happy hour drinks are good too.“

“I had lunch at this restaurant ?. The food was fresh, the restaurant was clean, the owner or cook was very polite and delivered fast service! I would definitely recommend a quick bite here with tasty food! Upon my next visit, I will definitely return!“

“Absolutely romantic atmosphere and one of the best rib eye steaks I’ve ever had. The Blood of the Unicorn IPA was excellent also. Highly recommended.“

“Absolutely a phenomenal experience. Food was amazing snd the service was incredible!!“

“Perfect steak and the Lobster was awesome“

“The manager Jason was very attentive and provided excellent service for our party. Steak was delicious and tender and side portions were shareable. Great place to dine if going to a show afterwards as it is situated across the street from the theatre where we watched Anastasia. Thank you Jason and your staff for a memorable meal!“

“An old-style elegance permeates the place. From the moment we walked in, they treated us like we were the only customers in the place. The 10 oz. fillet steak was the best I’ve had in a long time. If you’re a native Chicago resident, you need to ask yourself why you don’t eat here more often.“

“great food..lovely staff..I enjoyed every single item I ordered“

“maravillosa atención típica colombiana“