The 26 best steakhouses in Chicago

What is it? Hogsalt's ultra-popular steakhouse in River North.

Why we love it: While Hogsalt's other spots (Gilt Bar, Au Cheval) have their charms, the appeal of this spot—decked out with jazz-era decor and music—is practically universal. Diners need not be huge steak fans to get a good meal; in fact, as good as the steak frites is, both the fried and roasted chicken are even better. Elegant cocktails begin meals here; fabulous pies (lemon meringue, chocolate cream) end them.

Time Out tip: Reservations are available up to 21 days in advance at 9am. We recommend setting an alarm; otherwise, you may have better luck as a walk-in.

Address: 218 W Kinzie St, Chicago, IL 60654

Opening hours: Mon-Thu 4-10:30pm; Fri, Sat 3-11pm; Sun 3-10:30pm

What is it? Chef John Manion’s love letter to his time spent traveling throughout Argentina

Why we love it: Vegetables, red meat and whole fish are cooked on a custom 12-foot grill. If you're going to splurge on a piece of meat, you've come to the right place: Manion uses open-flame cooking to render cuts tender and impossibly juicy.

Time Out tip: El Che recently debuted a chef's counter experience, where diners can enjoy a tasting menu with an up-close look at the firey cooking process.

Address: 845 W Washington Blvd, Chicago, IL 60607

Opening hours: Mon-Sat 5-10pm; Sun 5-9pm

What is it? An intimate Spanish steakhouse housed inside a historic century-old townhouse in River North.

Why we love it: Chef-owner Doug Psaltis, who also runs Andros Taverna, treats guests to a Basque-inspired menu full of delicacies like jamón ibérico and black truffle beef tartare. The stars of the show are the Txuleton steaks—well-marbled, bone-in cuts that are roasted over coals and available by the pound. Andros Taverna also provides a satisfying conclusion to the experience with indulgent desserts, such as a golden chocolate hazelnut cake and burnt Basque cheesecake.

Time Out tip: The restaurant hosts events in collaboration with top names like Richard Geoffroy, the legendary former winemaker of Dom Pérignon. Check their Instagram page for the latest.

Address: 214 W Erie St, Chicago, IL 60654

Opening hours: Daily 4pm-midnight

What is it? A Gold Coast steakhouse that marries irreverence with spot-on takes on classic dishes.

Why we love it: This Gold Coast steakhouse feels wonderfully tongue-in-cheek—the chef's-choice option is called “I Don't Give a F*@k”—while still serving up classics like surf and turf, potato gratin and Old Fashioneds. The laundry list of steaks on offer is complemented by a selection of "Arm Candy," including horseradish sauce, roasted bone marrow and beefed-up butter.

Time Out tip: Though it's tempting to fill up on savory treats, be sure to save room for the sundae service, your own personalized ice cream bar stocked with hot fudge, peanut butter cups, sprinkles and more. 

Address: 8 W Maple St, Chicago, IL 60610

Opening hours: Mon-Fri noon-10pm; Sat, Sun 11am-11pm

What is it? Drawing inspiration from 1920s supper clubs, Prime & Provisions is the kind of place that's made for client dinners and special occasions.

Why we love it: The steak here is finished with Wisconsin grass-fed butter, with options like a dry-aged bone-in ribeye, a 10-ounce hand-cut filet mignon and a porterhouse for two. Wagyu fans can empty their bank accounts on some of the most expensive and well-marbled cuts of beef imported from Japan's top regions. 

Time Out tip: Close out your meal by making a selection from the Cigar Box, with a host of stogies to choose from. If you prefer to end on a sweet note, save room for banana cream pie, caramel crème brûlée or classic carrot cake.

Address: 222 N LaSalle St, Chicago, IL 60601

Opening hours: Mon-Wed 11am-9:30pm; Thu 11am-10pm; Fri 11am-10:30pm; Sat 4-10:30pm; Sun 4-9pm

What is it? The most meat-centric Lettuce Entertain You restaurant.

Why we love it: RPM Steak is an expense-account buster, with a Wagyu smash burger, chilled and ember-roasted seafood towers, millionaire potatoes with black truffles, and 14K chocolate cake with gold leaf. The steak options are similarly indulgent, with a lineup of wagyu and grass-fed beef, and a 42-ounce Tomahawk for a cool $270. Trust us, it's worth every penny.

Time Out tip: Just like the rest of the RPM restaurants, this is a celeb magnet, so keep your eyes out.

Address: 66 W Kinzie St, Chicago, IL 60654

Opening hours: Mon-Thu 4-9pm; Fri, Sat 3-10pm; Sun 3-9pm

What is it? A popular seafood and steak restaurant one block away from the Mag Mile.

Why we love it: You should feel like royalty when you’re paying through the nose for a steakhouse experience, and you will at Joe's Seafood, Prime Steak & Stone Crab. Start with the sweet, cool stone crabs, oysters Rockerfeller and a delicious chopped salad that could easily feed two. Go straight to the top with a filet, perfect when charred medium-rare, or the Alaskan king crab legs served chilled. Key lime pie is puckeringly sweet for those who like a hit-you-over-the-head finish.

Time Out tip: Joe's fried chicken is one of the best secrets in town.

Address: 60 E Grand Ave, Chicago, IL 60611

Opening hours: Mon-Thu, Sun 11:30am-9:30pm; Fri, Sat 11:30am-10pm

What is it? The Chicago outpost of the London-based steakhouse chain, which arrived at the 16,500-square-foot historic LaSalle Powerhouse building in River North in 2024.

Why we love it: Pasture-raised beef is dry-aged and perfectly cooked over charcoal before being sliced and served in cast-iron skillets with sauces like peppercorn and bone marrow gravy. The restaurant also gives Chicago a taste of the British tradition of Sunday roast, serving dry-aged beef rump with Yorkshire pudding and roast potatoes and carrots. 

Time Out tip: Large parties can book a private dining room, including one dedicated to His Airness, Michael Jordan, whose restaurant once occupied the same building.

Address: 500 N La Salle Dr, Chicago, IL 60654

Opening hours: Mon-Thu 5-9pm; Fri, Sat 5-9:30pm; Sun noon08pm

What is it? The anti-steakhouse for those who are tired of white tablecloths and long menus.

Why we love it: Boeufhaus delivers exceptional beef in an unpretentious setting. This modern steakhouse uses European culinary techniques to create dishes like short rib beignets and chickpea cavatelli topped with merguez sausage and caciocavallo cheese. The steaks, the predictable stars of the show, undergo a dry-aging process to make them more tender and beefier in flavor, complemented by a choice of bordelaise, bearnaise or au poivre sauce. 

Time Out tip: Come here on a Sunday night for prime rib or whole lobster.

Address: 1012 N Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60622

Opening hours: Mon, Wed, Thu, Sun 3:30-9pm; Fri, Sat 3:30-10pm

What is it? A classic Chicago steakhouse with locations in Rosemont, Oak Brook and the Gold Coast.

Why we love it: Whiling away the evening at Gibsons—with an ice-cold martini in one hand and a hunk of steak in the other—is practically a rite of passage in Chicago. Second only to the lively atmosphere are the accoutrements, including a loaded wedge salad, juicy oysters and saucy baby back ribs. 

Time Out tip: If you'd rather stay in, Gibsons will pack up its prime cuts to go—from burgers to porterhouse—so that you can play chef at home.

Address: 1028 N Rush St, Chicago, IL 60611

Opening hours: Daily 11am-midnight

What is it? A cavernous West Loop steakhouse from chef Chris Pandel.

Why we love it: Swift & Sons blends old-school Midwestern charm with forward-thinking sensibilities. On the steak front, there are a handful of cuts to choose from, ranging from a ruby-red filet mignon to a splurge-worthy Japanese A5 wagyu strip loin. But you're here for the beef Wellington, with mushrooms, foie gras and spinach wrapped up into a perfectly flaky pastry crust. 

Time Out tip: Make sure to save room for petite sweets, which are presented in a dessert trolley.

Address: 1000 W Fulton Market, Chicago, IL 60607

Opening hours: Mon-Thu 4:30-10pm; Sat 4:30-11pm; Sun 4:30-9pm

What is it? DineAmic Hospitality's opulent steakhouse in Fulton Market that celebrates 1950s Italian American cuisine.

Why we love it: Fioretta's stunning 8,200-square-foot space is decked out in crystal chandeliers, fresh florals, booths dressed in lavender mohair, dark leather chairs and other elegant touches. This is a place to see and be seen, and chef Joe Rizza complements the experience with a menu that’s equally dazzling—Caesar salad is prepared tableside, squid ink pasta arrives topped with a whole lobster and the beefy steaks are grilled on a wood and charcoal hearth. The wine list boasts dozens of Italian bottles, while dessert is headlined by decadent chocolate cake.

Time Out tip: Fioretta offers a slow-roasted prime rib special on Sundays, with the option for either a Marilyn or Sinatra cut served with au jus and horseradish.

Address: 318 N Sangamon St, Chicago, IL 60607

Opening hours: Mon-Thu, Sun 5-11pm; Fri, Sat 5pm-1am

What is it? One of the most beautiful and opulent restaurants in Chicago.

Why we love it: You’ll want to walk into BLVD Steakhouse dressed to the nines. The bi-level space, with an all-season atrium, draws inspiration from Hollywood’s Golden Age, so elegant touches like crystal chandeliers and a grand staircase will have you feeling like a million bucks. Culinary director Joe Flamm, of Top Chef fame, elevates the experience even further with pristine seafood towers, caviar service and a selection of first-rate steaks. 

Time Out tip: We suggest adding grilled king crab leg to the beef because why not? 

Address: 817 W Lake St, Chicago, IL 60607

Opening hours: Mon-Thu 4:30-10pm; Fri 4:30-11pm; Sat 10am-11pm; Sun 10am-10pm

What is it? Celebrity chef and humanitarian José Andrés'  restaurant inside the Bank of America Tower.

Why we love it: Bazaar Meat, a steakhouse on the building's second floor, pampers guests with cured meats, suckling pig, Wagyu beef and other similarly luxurious bites. You won’t see hulking steaks here—they’re offered by the ounce and pound—but you will get beautiful views of the Chicago River and sit underneath crimson chandeliers meant to mimic volcanic flames. 

Time Out tip: If you hate making decisions, there’s also a lavish tasting menu on offer.

Address: 120 N Wacker Dr, Chicago, IL 60606

Opening hours: Tue-Sat, Sun 4:30-11pm

What is it? A restaurant within the new-ish L7 Chicago By Lotte hotel from the team behind Perilla.

Why we love it: Perilla Steakhouse fuses Korean and American steakhouse traditions with custom grill tables for sizzling wagyu hanger steak and 60-day aged ribeye. The indecisive can opt for a steakhouse set, but it’s hard to go wrong ordering a la carte with luxurious dishes like grilled oysters with kimchi butter, king crab pancakes and kimchi fried rice with smoked bleu cheese.

Time Out tip: The breakfast menu offers enticing plates like the Korean breakfast tray, which is served with rice, soup, assorted banchan and a choice of prime skirt steak, garlic chicken or grilled mackerel.

Address: 225 N Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL 60601

Opening hours: Mon-Thu, Sun 7am-1:30pm, 5-9pm; Sat 8am-1:30pm, 4-10pm; Sun 8am-1:30pm, 5-9pm

What is it? Omakase Yume owner and executive chef Sangtae Park's steak omakase spot.

Why we love it: Bonyeon offers a 14-course tasting menu where the chefs explain each bite while grilling before depositing the meat onto your plate. The experience is pricey, but you’ll be rewarded with a generously portioned progression of marinated galbi, hanger steak and short rib. 

Time Out tip: Luxurious accompaniments like bone marrow and caviar are meant to complement the courses and provide a palate-cleansing contrast.

Address: 651 W Washington Blvd, Chicago, IL 60661

Opening hours: Thu-Sun 5-10:30pm

What is it? A steakhouse chain inside the Shops at North Bridge.

Why we love it: Modern and plush, Steak 48 offers a menu of wet-aged steaks, including a wagyu filet and a grass-fed New York strip, plus elevated salads, a seafood tower from the raw bar menu and a selection of fish dishes like Chilean sea bass and whole jumbo Norwegian king crab legs.

Time Out tip: We recommend starting the meal with the chef’s cut hanging bacon or something from the caviar menu, such as gold leaf-studded cones with horseradish crème fraîche paired with a glass of bubbly.

Address: 615 N Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL 60611

Opening hours: Mon-Thu, Sun 4-9pm; Fri, Sat 4-10pm

What is it? Lettuce Entertain You's luxe Italian restaurant inside the St. Regis hotel.

Why we love it: Tre Dita means three fingers in Italian, a nod to the thickness of the restaurant’s signature bistecca alla fiorentina, 42 ounces of 60-day, dry-aged porterhouse simply seasoned with olive oil and sea salt. Those who aren’t prepared to spend $290 on a piece of meat can opt for smaller cuts like the filet mignon or New York strip sliced to share along with fluffy rosemary-studded focaccia and cacio e pepe made in the on-site pasta lab.

Time Out tip: Request a table by the soaring window to take advantage of the sweeping city views, and, if you come on a Wednesday or Saturday night during the summer, the fireworks across the street at Navy Pier. 

Address: 401 E Wacker Dr, Chicago, IL 60601

Opening hours: Mon-Thu, Sun 4-9:30pm; Fri, Sat 4-10:30pm

What is it? A Japanese steak, seafood and sushi restaurant with locations in the city and suburbs.

Why we love it: Sushi and sizzling cuts of beef prepared on a 12-foot robata grill draw diners into River North steakhouse Roka Akor. You’ll splurge on a meal here, but rest assured you’re getting the best of the best, from USDA Prime steaks to domestic and Japanese A5 wagyu. 

Time Out tip: Go all out by ordering Kobe beef sourced from Japan's Hyōgo Prefecture plus king crab legs for the ultimate surf and turf.

Address: 456 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60654

Opening hours: Mon-Thu, Sun 5-10pm; Fri, Sat 5-11pm

What is it? The oldest steakhouse in Chicago.

Why we love it: If it gets any more old-school than circa-1941 steakhouse Gene & Georgetti, we haven’t seen it. The wood-lined dining room is filled with plush bar stools, chairs and banquettes as blood-red as the steaks. The main attractions are the aged steaks and house-made pastas, but other classics include chicken Vesuvio, a “garbage” salad meant to share and shrimp DeJonghe made with a recipe that’s been perfected over the decades.

Time Out tip: Gene & Georgetti also serves a decent weekend brunch, with highlights like loaded tater tots with housemade bolognese and giardiniera, and steak and eggs.

Address: 500 N Franklin St, Chicago, IL 60654

Opening hours: Mon-Thu 11am-9pm; Fri-Sun 11am-10pm

What is it? A century-old brownstone that is a quintessential Chicago steakhouse in every sense of the word.

Why we love it: Out-of-town execs with fat expense wallets head upstairs for white-tablecloth service, pricey wines and both wet- and dry-aged steaks like the 24-ounce porterhouse and 26-ounce tomahawk ribeye fit for a king.

Time Out tip: We much prefer the subterranean piano bar, where every inch of wall is covered with vintage photos of Capone and crew and the high wooden tables are packed with storytellers and uncompromising carnivores.

Address: 60 W Ontario St, Chicago, IL 60654

Opening hours: Mon-Sat 4-10pm; Sun 4-9pm

What is it? A classic high-end Chicago steakhouse.

Why we love it: Situated along the river, Chicago Cut is a glassy beacon for carnivores who are looking for dinner and a show. The suit- and LBD-clad crowd flock here for center barrel cut filet mignon, lobster mac and cheese and lollipop lamb chops. Make sure to browse the extensive glossary of meat temperatures before your server takes your order: The choices range from Black & Blue (seared raw) to well done; ordering medium-rare has never steered us wrong.

Time Out tip: Chicago Cut is closed on Sundays, so be sure to plan accordingly.

Address: 300 N LaSalle, Chicago, IL 60654

Opening hours: Mon-Thu 11am-10pm; Fri, Sat 11am-11pm

What is it? An Argentine grill near Wrigley Field.

Why we love it: Things to know when planning a trip to Tango Sur: You will wait for a table, and when it’s time to order, it’s best to keep it simple. Start with a plate of empanadas to share, then order a perfectly seared steak to dunk in the house chimichurri sauce and finish with the flan. 

Time Out tip: Bring along that bottle of big red wine you’ve been holding on to, drink it with your slab of beef, sit outside on the patio and enjoy the live Latin guitar—is life really always this sweet in Buenos Aires?

Address: 3763 N Southport Ave, Chicago, IL 60613

Opening hours: Mon-Thu 4-10:30pm; Fri 4-11:30pm; Sat 3-11:30pm; Sun noon-10:30pm

What is it? An all-you-can-eat steak restaurant in Chinatown.

Why we love it: Come hungry because Chubby Cattle offers all-you-can-eat meat grilled at your table along with a variety of other dishes, including shrimp tempura, tom yum soup and soba noodles. Splurge on the gold tier for A5 wagyu ribeye and short rib and other luxurious bites like foie gras nigiri and scallop sashimi with caviar. Food comes out fast and servers will offer tips on how to prepare each dish or help cook it for you. 

Time Out tip: Memberships are available if you fall in love with the experience and want to become a regular at the Chinatown spot.

Address: 2162 S Archer Ave, Chicago, IL 60616

Opening hours: Mon-Thu 5-11pm; Fri-Sun noon-midnight

What is it? A steak speakeasy in Lincoln Park.

Why we love it: Butcher and the Bear offers wagyu tastings and classic steakhouse cuts featuring Second City Prime black angus beef. The meat is simply served with a variety of salts, but you can add on traditional sides like mashed potatoes and mac and cheese or start the meal with a seafood platter. 

Time Out tip: The Prohibition-era vibe extends to the drink menu, which features spins on classic cocktails like an olive oil vodka martini—it pairs perfectly with a meal here.

Address: 2721 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60614

Opening hours: Tue-Thu 4-9pm; Fri, Sat 4-10pm; Sun 4-8pm

What is it? A River North staple that's been serving locals, tourists and downtown office workers since 1991. 

Why we love it: If the ribeye and porterhouse cuts aren't enough to draw you in, the eight sauce options—whiskey peppercorn, bacon maple demi glace, bell pepper romesco, to name a few—should do the trick. 

Time Out tip: If beef isn’t your thing, order Kinzie Chophouse's signature anniversary cut 14-day dry-aged lamb chops, which you won’t find anywhere else in the city.

Address: 400 N Wells St, Chicago, IL 60654

Opening hours: Mon-Fri 11am-11pm; Sat, Sun 5-11pm