Chicago Restaurants

Steakhouses

Address: 60 W Ontario, Chicago, IL 60610

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This steakhouse gets high marks for affordable prices and great steaks, salads, and baked potatoes. What's the secret? Some say it's because all three owners are always on-site to make sure everything is perfect. Others say that the quality and value can't be topped. And, here's the trivia buzz...there's a picture of...

Address: 500 N Franklin St, Chicago, IL 60610

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An institution and a draw since 1941, this establishment is one of the city's last men's club steak houses. All the waiters are male, and the maitre d' is on a first-name basis with regulars. Moreover, Sinatra dined here whenever he was in the Windy City, indulging in thick, generous steaks and wonderful Italian...

Address: 1028 N Rush St, Chicago, IL 60611

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Gibsons is what you would imagine a steak house to have been like during the speakeasy era. Big, aged cuts of the finest steaks, huge, ice-cold martinis, bartenders with bowties and, of course, crowds of fascinating people. Celebs and celeb wannabes make Gibson's a must-visit and a definite place to see and be seen....

Address: 1050 N State St, Chicago, IL 60610

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Below street level and exuding the ambience of an exclusive club, Morton's continually wows diners with succulent cuts of sirloin, t-bones, and filet mignon. With white linens on the tables, crystal chandeliers, and royal service, this is the perfect place for any special occasion. Lots of the city's best and...

Address: 440 W Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60606

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Dress for success and make your way to this restaurant, where heads turn and people sit up and take notice. The massive dining room features a 20-foot waterfall and a large, circular granite caviar and champagne bar. The New American menu features fresh seafood and thick cuts of meat, notably lobster, oysters, ahi...

Address: 192 E Walton St, Chicago, IL 60611

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At Rosebud, you'll feel comfortable and at ease in the welcoming dining room, but you may have a tough time deciding what to order. The menu is packed with delectable beef and seafood dishes, and you're sure to find something delectable, like a NY strip steak or potato-crusted striped bass. Salads and sides abound as...

Address: 431 Dearborn St, Chicago, IL 60610

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If Ruth Fertel has a Ruth's Chris steakhouse in the area, it's sure to be included on every "Top 10" list. Most people would have been intimidated to open an establishment in the backyard of such famous steak houses, but not Ruth. This restaurant, with its men's club atmosphere, holds its own and serves perfectly...

Address: 633 N Saint Clair St, Chicago, IL 60611

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One of the many reasons The Capital Grille has become a carnivore's mecca for Chicagoans and visitors alike is the melt-in-your-mouth, dry-aged in-house beef. Everything from the signature Veal Chop with Roquefort butter sauce to Steak au Poivre with Courvoisier cream is tantalizing. "Wine Spectator" magazine granted...

Address: 323 E Wacker Dr, Swissotel, Chicago, IL 60601

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Perhaps best known for the caricatures of celebrities that grace its walls, The Palm also serves some of the best steaks in town. The Chicago branch of this New York-based establishment has been enthralling local politicians and sports figures, as well as business guests and out-of-towners, since its 1980 opening....

Address: 159 W Erie St, Chicago, IL 60610

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Jazz music sets the tone at this clubby, laid-back steakhouse. House specialties include roasted prime rib of beef, horseradish-crusted filet mignon, barbecued baby back ribs, wood-roasted mussels, cedar planked salmon, and macadamia nut-crusted halibut. A selection of salads and sandwiches is also available. While...