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.