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Top 10 Steakhouses in Chicago: A Neighborhood and Booking Guide

By Marrow · October 27, 2026 · 5 min read

Chicago offers steak dinners in several distinct forms: a French-influenced room in River North, a Rush Street institution, a Basque chophouse and modern restaurants tied to the city's meatpacking history. This guide compares ten Chicago locations using information from their official websites, checked October 27, 2026. One important operational note comes first: Bavette's Chicago says it is temporarily closed and plans to reopen in mid-November, so confirm its reopening before making plans.

How we selected and ordered this list

Marrow Publishing selected ten steak-focused restaurants with verified Chicago addresses, official menu or concept information and active booking or contact routes. The four restaurants already listed in Marrow's national Top 100 appear first in the same relative order. Six additional city selections follow, based on menu distinction, neighborhood range and usefulness for different occasions. Their local positions do not create national ranks or change the published national list.

This is a research-led editorial booking guide. It does not claim dining visits, kitchen testing, customer ratings or new awards. Temporary closures, private events and menu changes can affect a specific date, so the restaurant's own page remains the final source for planning.

Compare the ten Chicago locations

Every entry is within Chicago city limits. Follow the location-specific official link in each section, especially when a restaurant brand operates in other cities.

Restaurant	Neighborhood	Consider for
1. Bavette's Bar & Boeuf	River North	French-influenced steakhouse staples after reopening
2. Gibsons Bar & Steakhouse	Gold Coast	A long-running Rush Street steakhouse
3. RPM Steak	River North	A broad beef program and group dining
4. Swift & Sons	Fulton Market	Steaks, pasta and seafood in the West Loop
5. Gene & Georgetti	River North	Tuscan steakhouse traditions and classic choices
6. Chicago Cut Steakhouse	River North	A riverfront meal or steakhouse lunch
7. Maple & Ash	Gold Coast	Open-fire cooking and a chef-selected menu
8. Asador Bastian	River North	Basque-influenced steakhouse cooking
9. Boeufhaus	West Town	A smaller brasserie-style steak dinner
10. Steak 48	River North	Prime, Wagyu and seafood choices

1. Bavette's Bar & Boeuf — River North

Bavette's Chicago is at 218 West Kinzie Street. Its official site describes a French-influenced approach to steakhouse staples, classic cocktails and wine. The restaurant currently says the Chicago location is temporarily closed and will reopen in mid-November. Treat that as a target rather than a guaranteed date: wait for the official reservations page to show availability before arranging a visit.

Sources: Bavette's Bar & Boeuf — official Chicago concept and menu · Bavette's Bar & Boeuf — official Chicago temporary-closure notice

2. Gibsons Bar & Steakhouse — Gold Coast

The original Gibsons location is at 1028 North Rush Street. The restaurant's Chicago page traces the brand to its 1989 opening on Rush Street and supplies location-specific menus and reservations. Its current menu includes steaks alongside fish and chops. Choose the Chicago page deliberately rather than the Oak Brook or Rosemont branches, and review the restaurant's current dress guidance and hours before arrival.

Sources: Gibsons Bar & Steakhouse — official Chicago location and reservations · Gibsons Bar & Steakhouse — official Chicago menus

3. RPM Steak — River North

RPM Steak is at 66 West Kinzie Street. Its official contact page lists regular dining-room hours, reservations, private dining and a beef program that works with suppliers from the United States, Australia and Japan. The range makes it useful for comparing different beef styles at one table. Check the restaurant's notices for your date: it can post one-day private-event closures on the same page.

Sources: RPM Steak — official Chicago address, hours, beef program and reservations

4. Swift & Sons — Fulton Market

Swift & Sons is at 1000 West Fulton Market. Its official site connects the restaurant to the neighborhood's meatpacking history and describes a menu of steak cuts, handmade pasta, seafood and other dishes. That variety can suit a group that wants a steakhouse setting without requiring everyone to order beef. The contact page publishes current hours and a reservation route for this location.

Sources: Swift & Sons — official restaurant and menu overview · Swift & Sons — official Chicago address, hours and booking

5. Gene & Georgetti — River North

Gene & Georgetti is at 500 North Franklin Street. The restaurant says it opened in 1941 and describes itself as a Tuscan steakhouse with steaks, chops, seafood and pasta. Compare it when the table wants traditional steakhouse choices alongside Italian-American dishes. Its official hours page currently says reservations are required and notes a table-time limit, details worth reading before confirming.

Sources: Gene & Georgetti — official history, address and menu overview · Gene & Georgetti — official Chicago hours and reservations · Gene & Georgetti — official Chicago menus

6. Chicago Cut Steakhouse — River North

Chicago Cut is at 300 North LaSalle Street beside the Chicago River. Its official site publishes breakfast, lunch and dinner hours, as well as separate menus and a direct reservation route. The restaurant says its prime beef is hand cut and dry-aged on site. Consider it when a riverfront location or a daytime steakhouse meal matters, then confirm the service period for the menu you intend to use.

Sources: Chicago Cut Steakhouse — official location, hours, menus and reservations · Chicago Cut Steakhouse — official steak and menu overview

7. Maple & Ash — Gold Coast

Maple & Ash is at 8 West Maple Street. Its Chicago page emphasizes open-fire cooking and lists dinner, Sunday brunch and late-night service windows. The restaurant also offers a chef-selected multi-course menu alongside its à la carte choices. Review the official page's dress code and disclosed service charge when comparing the full evening, not just the listed steak price.

Sources: Maple & Ash — official Chicago address, hours, dress code and reservations · Maple & Ash — official Chicago menus

8. Asador Bastian — River North

Asador Bastian is at 214 West Erie Street in the historic Flair House. The restaurant describes itself as a Basque-inspired steakhouse and publishes separate hours for its Bar Room and Dining Room. Consider it when the group wants a Spanish-influenced chophouse rather than a conventional American steakhouse menu. Use the official menu and booking flow to choose the room and date.

Sources: Asador Bastian — official restaurant overview · Asador Bastian — official address, hours and reservations · Asador Bastian — official menus

9. Boeufhaus — West Town

Boeufhaus is at 1012 North Western Avenue. Its official site describes a meeting of old-world techniques and contemporary style, with a seasonally changing menu and an emphasis on responsibly raised animals and house-made products. The smaller brasserie format offers a neighborhood alternative to downtown dining rooms. Check the current menu before visiting, and note that the restaurant lists Tuesday as closed.

Boeufhaus — address, hours, concept and reservations

Sources: Boeufhaus — official address, hours, concept and reservations

10. Steak 48 — River North

Steak 48's Chicago location is at 615 North Wabash Avenue. Its location page lists USDA Prime steaks, Wagyu, seafood and shellfish, plus current dining hours and a direct reservation link. This is a useful comparison when the table wants several beef categories and non-steak choices. Read the location-specific dress code and menu before booking rather than relying on information for another Steak 48 city.

Steak 48 Chicago — address, hours, menus and reservations

Sources: Steak 48 — official Chicago address, hours, menu overview and reservations

Before you reserve

Verify that Bavette's has reopened before planning around it; the official Chicago page currently targets mid-November.
Match the exact Chicago location and neighborhood to your itinerary, then allow for downtown traffic, parking or transit time.
Compare service charges, dress rules, cancellation terms and menu periods in the official booking flow.
For shared steaks, ask about available weights and portions. For allergies or dietary needs, contact the restaurant directly before the reservation.

Sources & further reading

Sources checked for this guide on October 27, 2026. Recommendations combine the cited information with Marrow’s practical editorial guidance.