Best Steakhouses
CHICAGO

For the Top Ten Steakhouses in Chicago, click here


ajasteak Asian
14/20
Dana Hotel & Spa
660 N. State St.
Chicago, IL 60654
312-202-6000
Modern and manly, this two-floor sushi and Kobe spot sports one of the city’s best saké lists. More...

Brasserie Ruhlmann French
14/20
Dining Room at Brasserie Ruhlmann, Chicago, IL Montgomery Ward Headquarters
500 W. Superior St.
Chicago, IL 60610
312-494-1900
A traditional French brasserie that pays homage to Art Deco artist and craftsman Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann. More...

The Capital Grille Steakhouse
13/20
Dining Room at The Capital Grille, Chicago, IL Wyndham Chicago Hotel
633 N. St. Clair St.
Chicago, IL 60611
312-337-9400
Manly steak chain made inroads in Chicago thanks to its site-aged Prime steaks. More...

Chicago Chop House Steakhouse
12/20
60 W. Ontario St.
Chicago, IL 60610
312-787-7100
High-end steaks and tasty sides pair fine with wine at this manly meat-eater's paradise. More...

David Burke's Primehouse Steakhouse
15/20
Dining Room at David Burke The JAMES
616 N. Rush St.
Chicago, IL 60611
312-660-6000
David Burke of davidburke & donatella fame takes on steak. More...

Drake Bros.' Steakhouse
13/20
The Drake
140 E. Walton Pl.
Chicago, IL 60611
312-932-4615
The steaks are Prime and the selection is fine at this civilized Drake Hotel dining room. More...

Fogo de Chão Steakhouse
12/20
661 N. LaSalle St.
Chicago, IL 60610
312-932-9330
Gauchos carve meat tableside at this bustling churrascaria. More...

Gene & Georgetti Italian
12/20
500 N. Franklin St.
Chicago, IL 60610
312-527-3718
Legendary steak joint that serves carnivores no-frills slabs of meat in an unembellished setting. More...

Gibsons Steakhouse & Bar Steakhouse
14/20
Dining Room at Gibsons Steakhouse & Bar, Chicago, IL 1028 N. Rush St.
Chicago, IL 60611
312-266-8999
Prime beef, oversize sides and excellent martinis are the draw at this masculine steakhouse. More...

Gibsons Steakhouse & Bar Steakhouse
14/20
5464 N. River Rd.
Rosemont, IL 60018
847-928-9900
Prime beef, oversize sides and excellent martinis are the draw at this masculine steakhouse. More...

Harry Caray's Italian
12/20
Dining Room at Harry Caray 33 W. Kinzie St.
Chicago, IL 60611
312-828-0966
Cubs fans flock to this dearly departed broadcaster's Italian steakhouse. More...

Harry Caray's Italian
12/20
Hawthorn Suites Hotel
10233 W. Higgins Rd.
Rosemont, IL 60018
847-699-1200
Cubs fans flock to this dearly departed broadcaster's Italian steakhouse. More...

Joe's Seafood Prime Steak & Stone Crab Seafood
13/20
Dining Room at Joe 60 E. Grand Ave.
Chicago, IL 60611
312-379-5637
This Miami seafood transplant has it all down to a science. More...

Keefer's Steakhouse
13/20
Dearborn Plaza
20 W. Kinzie St.
Chicago, IL 60610
312-467-9525
Steaks and seafood with French accents are the mainstays at this sleek, masculine space. More...

Kinzie Chophouse Steakhouse
13/20
400 N. Wells St.
Chicago, IL 60610
312-822-0191
Steaks are Prime and most are dry-aged, and the kitchen knows the difference between medium and medium-rare. More...

Morton's The Steakhouse Steakhouse
13/20
Newberry Plaza
1050 N. State St.
Chicago, IL 60611
312-266-4820
Upscale steakhouse mainstay serving Prime aged beef. More...

The Palm Steakhouse
13/20
Swissôtel Chicago
323 E. Wacker Dr.
Chicago, IL 60601
312-616-1000
Steakhouse located in the Swissôtel Chicago. More...

Pete Miller's Steakhouse Steakhouse
11/20
1557 Sherman Ave.
Evanston, IL 60201
847-328-0464
Beef-centric North Shore favorite with a pricy wine list. More...

Rosebud Steakhouse Steakhouse
13/20
192 E. Walton St.
Chicago, IL 60611
312-397-1000
Italian steakhouse with fine choices and a nice wine list. More...

Ruth's Chris Steak House Steakhouse
13/20
Dining Room at Ruth 431 N. Dearborn St.
Chicago, IL 60610
312-321-2725
These sizzling, butter-laden steaks make carnivores swoon. More...

The Tavern Steakhouse
14/20
519 N. Milwaukee Ave.
Libertyville, IL 60048
847-367-5755
The far north ’burbs is home to this gem of a steak joint, which forgoes staid masculinity in favor of something decidedly romantic. More...

Texas de Brazil Steakhouse
12/20
Woodfield Mall
5 Woodfield Mall
Schaumburg, IL 60173
847-413-1600
Don't dismiss this topnotch meat-centric churrascaria just because it's in a mall. More...

Tramonto's Steak & Seafood Steakhouse
14/20
Dining Room at Tramonto The Westin Chicago North Shore
601 N. Milwaukee Ave.
Wheeling, IL 60090
847-777-6575
Sleek steakhouse from chef Rick Tramonto that proves meat and potatoes can be so much more. More...

Wildfire Steakhouse
13/20
Dining Room at Wildfire, Chicago, IL 159 W. Erie St.
Chicago, IL 60610
312-787-9000
This steak joint draws a crowd, so come early to avoid the throngs. More...


Back to Best Steakhouses

Chicago Dining

Restaurant Issue

Sign up now for our Annual Restaurant Issue, which will feature the Top 40 Restaurants in the U.S., Top Cheap Eats, best chefs and more.