CHICAGO GUIDE • DINING

Top 5 Chicago Steakhouses

Five exceptional Chicago steakhouses, selected for outstanding cuisine, atmosphere, service, and the complete dining experience.

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THE TOP 5

Chicago Steakhouses

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From timeless institutions to modern dining rooms, these five restaurants deliver the kind of experience worth planning an evening around.

A dining table at Gibson's Bar & Steakhouse in Chicago with a large cooked steak, mashed potatoes, roasted potatoes, a glass of red wine, a pepper grinder, a candle, and Gibson's branded menu, in a restaurant with dark wood decor and framed black-and-white photographs.

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Bavette’s Bar & Boeuf

RIVER NORTH • $$$$

Dark, intimate, and effortlessly sophisticated. Bavette’s pairs exceptional steaks with classic cocktails and one of Chicago’s most distinctive dining rooms.

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A fancy restaurant dinner with a medium-rare steak, side dishes, red wine, and a candle on the table, with city skyline view at night.

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Maple & Ash

GOLD COAST • $$$$

Bold, glamorous, and unapologetically lively. Maple & Ash brings together wood-fired steaks, dramatic presentation, and a celebratory Chicago dining experience.

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A dinner setting at Chicago Cut Steakhouse with a view of a city skyline at night. The table features a sliced steak with a bone, a bowl of mashed potatoes, a bowl of roasted mushrooms, a glass of red wine, water, and lit candles.

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Gibsons Bar & Steakhouse. Gold Coast • $$$$

A Chicago classic known for prime steaks, generous portions, polished service, and the unmistakable energy of the Gold Coast.

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A table set with a plate of sliced steak, a glass of red wine, a glass of water, and a small dish of pasta in a restaurant named Bavette's Bar & Boeuf. The restaurant has warm lighting, wood-paneled decor, and framed pictures on the walls.

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RPM Steak

RIVER NORTH • $$$$

A sleek, contemporary steakhouse combining premium cuts, polished hospitality, and an energetic downtown atmosphere ideal for an elevated night out.

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An elegant restaurant setup with a plate of sliced medium-rare steak, a dish of mashed potatoes, another of roasted Brussels sprouts, a glass of red wine, a glass of water, and a lit candle on a wooden table. The background features people dining, a fireplace, and a decorative tree with pink blossoms in a dimly lit, upscale setting.

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Chicago Cut Steakhouse

RIVER NORTH • $$$$

Classic steakhouse dining with a spectacular Chicago River setting, combining prime steaks, attentive service, and impressive downtown views.

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