CHICAGO GUIDE • DINING

Top 5 Chicago Steakhouses

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

THE TOP 5

Chicago Steakhouses

Worth the Reservation

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

02

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.

04

Maple & Ash

GOLD COAST • $$$$

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

01

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

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

03

RPM Steak

RIVER NORTH • $$$$

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

05

Chicago Cut Steakhouse

RIVER NORTH • $$$$

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