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The 10 Best Steakhouses in Chicago in 2027

By Kory White · Updated Oct 2026 · 6 min read
RPM Steak
Direct answer

RPM Steak, a Michelin-listed steakhouse at 66 W Kinzie St serving a 28-Day Prime Dry-Aged Cowboy Steak at $142, is the best steakhouse in Chicago. Prime & Provisions on North LaSalle is #2 and Swift & Sons in the West Loop is #3.

At a glance

#PickKnown forBest for
1RPM SteakA bi-level space built around a marble bar, with polished black, white and wood decor; Michelin inspectors highlight the steak frites and the cowboy steakA dry-aged cowboy steak with every price posted online
2Prime & ProvisionsA 500 square-foot dry-aging room lined with Himalayan rock salt; the beef is seared in a 1,200 degree broiler and served on a sizzling hot plateA riverfront Loop steakhouse with its own dry-aging room
3Swift & SonsA renovated 1920s meat and produce warehouse with a raw bar called Cold Storage; USDA Prime beef is seared at high heat and served with three saucesA warehouse-district steak dinner with a raw bar
4Chicago Cut SteakhouseWraparound windows and red leather seating over the Chicago River; Michelin inspectors praise the in-house dry-aged steaks and a Porterhouse sliced and plated for each guestRiver views and an on-site dry-aged steak
5Maple & AshA Gold Coast steakhouse known for wood-fired steaks and a fire-roasted seafood tower served hot from the hearthA lively Gold Coast night with a seafood tower
6Bazaar Meat by Jose AndresA curated tasting menu that weaves from raw preparations to vaca vieja, a ribeye aged to perfection, beneath crimson chandeliers and a fire kitchenA chef-driven steak dinner with shareable plates
7Gibsons Bar & SteakhouseA Chicago icon that opened in May 1989 on Rush Street; Gibsons Prime Angus beef is aged a minimum of 45 days and grain-fed for up to 120 daysA Gold Coast classic with aged Prime Angus
8Gene & GeorgettiA Tuscan steakhouse in River North established in 1941 by Gene Michelotti and Alfredo FederighiA historic River North room open for lunch
9Chicago Chop HouseHand-cut USDA Prime steaks in a renovated Victorian brownstone built in 1897, in River NorthA classic brownstone dinner with dry-aged options
10BoeufhausAn independent West Town steakhouse that blends old world culinary techniques with contemporary style; opened in 2015An independent steakhouse with 55 day dry-aged cuts

Pick by what you want

Best overall
RPM Steak
Best dry-aging room
Prime & Provisions
Best river views
Chicago Cut Steakhouse
Best historic room
Gene & Georgetti
Best independent
Boeufhaus

The ranking

1

RPM Steak

RPM Steak
Answrs VerdictRPM Steak is the most transparent room on the list, a Michelin-listed steakhouse that posts every cut and price.
Known for: A bi-level space built around a marble bar, with polished black, white and wood decor; Michelin inspectors highlight the steak frites and the cowboy steakPrice: 28-Day Prime Dry-Aged Cowboy Steak 24 oz $142; New York Strip 16 oz $112; Hand-Cut Filet 6 oz $56Where: 66 W Kinzie St, Chicago, IL 60654Hours: Dining room Monday - Thursday 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM; Friday 4:00 PM - 10:00 PM; Saturday 3:00 PM - 10:00 PM; Sunday 3:00 PM - 9:00 PMRecognition: One of six restaurants on the Michelin Guide's Best Steakhouses in Chicago list

RPM Steak at 66 W Kinzie St is a bi-level space built around a marble bar, and Michelin inspectors highlight its steak frites and cowboy steak. The menu lists a 28-Day Prime Dry-Aged Cowboy Steak 24 oz at $142, a New York Strip 16 oz at $112 and a Hand-Cut Filet 6 oz at $56. The dining room is open Monday - Thursday 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM, Friday 4:00 PM - 10:00 PM, Saturday 3:00 PM - 10:00 PM and Sunday 3:00 PM - 9:00 PM.

Go ifA dry-aged cowboy steak with every price posted online
Skip ifYou want a weekday lunch (dinner hours only)
Why #1 over #2: It posts every steak price online, which Swift & Sons and Chicago Cut do not.
2

Prime & Provisions

Prime & Provisions
Answrs VerdictPrime & Provisions pairs a Michelin listing with a dry-aging room and weekday lunch hours.
Known for: A 500 square-foot dry-aging room lined with Himalayan rock salt; the beef is seared in a 1,200 degree broiler and served on a sizzling hot platePrice: 45 Day Dry-Aged 16oz New York Strip $85.99; Bone-In 22oz Ribeye $99.99; 28 Day Wet-Aged 10oz Filet Mignon $69.99Where: 222 North LaSalle St, Chicago, IL 60601Hours: Monday - Wednesday 11:00am - 9:30pm; Thursday 11:00am - 10:00pm; Friday 11:00am - 10:30pm; Saturday 4:00pm - 10:30pm; Sunday 4:00pm - 9:00pmRecognition: Michelin's inspectors recommend the thick-cut maple bacon and the dry-aged New York strip with black pepper crust

Prime & Provisions at 222 North LaSalle St houses a 500 square-foot dry-aging room lined with Himalayan rock salt, and sears its beef in a 1,200 degree broiler. The menu lists a 45 Day Dry-Aged 16oz New York Strip at $85.99 and a Bone-In 22oz Ribeye at $99.99. It is open from 11:00am Monday - Friday.

Go ifA riverfront Loop steakhouse with its own dry-aging room
Skip ifYou want to eat before 4:00pm on a Saturday or Sunday
Why #2 over #3: It serves lunch on weekdays, which RPM Steak does not.
3

Swift & Sons

Swift & Sons
Answrs VerdictSwift & Sons is the Fulton Market option, a converted 1920s warehouse with seven-night dinner service.
Known for: A renovated 1920s meat and produce warehouse with a raw bar called Cold Storage; USDA Prime beef is seared at high heat and served with three saucesChef: Presented by Boka Restaurant Group and Executive Chef Chris PandelWhere: 1000 W. Fulton Market, Chicago, IL 60607 (West Loop)Hours: Sunday 4:30 PM - 9 PM; Monday - Thursday 4:30 PM - 10 PM; Friday and Saturday 4:30 PM - 11 PMHappy hour: Monday - Friday 4:30 PM - 6 PMPrice: Not published

Swift & Sons at 1000 W. Fulton Market is a renovated 1920s meat and produce warehouse with a raw bar called Cold Storage. Michelin notes its USDA Prime beef is seared at high heat and served with three sauces, and Boka Restaurant Group presents it with Executive Chef Chris Pandel. Dinner starts at 4:30 PM every day, with happy hour Monday - Friday 4:30 PM - 6 PM.

Go ifA warehouse-district steak dinner with a raw bar
Skip ifYou want prices before you book
Why #3 over #4: It serves dinner seven nights, starting at 4:30 PM, earlier than RPM Steak on weekdays.
4

Chicago Cut Steakhouse

Chicago Cut Steakhouse
Answrs VerdictChicago Cut is the riverfront power-lunch steakhouse, serving breakfast, lunch and dinner on weekdays.
Known for: Wraparound windows and red leather seating over the Chicago River; Michelin inspectors praise the in-house dry-aged steaks and a Porterhouse sliced and plated for each guestAging: Its beef is USDA-certified prime, hand cut and dry aged on siteWhere: 300 N. LaSalle St, Chicago, IL 60654Hours: Monday - Friday 7 am - 11 pm; Saturday 10 am - 11 pm; dinner from 3 pmPrice: Not published

Chicago Cut Steakhouse at 300 N. LaSalle St has wraparound windows over the Chicago River and red leather seating. Its beef is USDA-certified prime, hand cut and dry aged on site, and Michelin inspectors praise a Porterhouse sliced and plated for each guest. It serves Monday - Friday from 7 am to 11 pm and Saturday from 10 am to 11 pm.

Go ifRiver views and an on-site dry-aged steak
Skip ifYou want a posted price list
Why #4 over #5: It is open from 7 am on weekdays, where Prime & Provisions opens at 11:00am.
5

Maple & Ash

Maple & Ash
Answrs VerdictMaple & Ash is the party-atmosphere pick, a Michelin-listed steakhouse built around a hearth.
Known for: A Gold Coast steakhouse known for wood-fired steaks and a fire-roasted seafood tower served hot from the hearthPrice: Fire-roasted seafood tower $225 per personWhere: 8 W. Maple Street, Chicago, IL 60610Hours: Monday - Thursday dinner 5:00pm - 10:30pm; Friday and Saturday 4:30pm - 11:00pm; Sunday brunch 10:30am - 2:00pm and dinner 5:00pm - 10:30pmChef: Menu by two-Michelin-star Chef Danny Grant

Maple & Ash at 8 W. Maple Street is a Gold Coast steakhouse with wood-fired cooking and a menu by two-Michelin-star Chef Danny Grant. Its fire-roasted seafood tower, $225 per person, is served hot from the hearth. Dinner runs 5:00pm - 10:30pm Monday - Thursday, and Sunday adds brunch from 10:30am to 2:00pm.

Go ifA lively Gold Coast night with a seafood tower
Skip ifYou want a quiet, traditional room
Why #5 over #6: It adds Sunday brunch, which Chicago Cut does not list.
6

Bazaar Meat by Jose Andres

Bazaar Meat by Jose Andres
Answrs VerdictBazaar Meat is the Jose Andres take on a steakhouse, with the highest GAYOT score on its list.
Known for: A curated tasting menu that weaves from raw preparations to vaca vieja, a ribeye aged to perfection, beneath crimson chandeliers and a fire kitchenOpened: December 15, 2021, on the second floor of the Bank of America TowerWhere: 120 N Wacker Drive, Chicago, IL 60606Recognition: Scored 15 out of 20 in GAYOT's 2026 Chicago steakhouse ranking, the highest score on its listPrice: Not published

Bazaar Meat at 120 N Wacker Drive opened on December 15, 2021, on the second floor of the Bank of America Tower. Its curated tasting menu moves from raw preparations to vaca vieja, a ribeye aged to perfection, under crimson chandeliers. GAYOT scored it 15 out of 20, the highest on its 2026 Chicago steakhouse list.

Go ifA chef-driven steak dinner with shareable plates
Skip ifYou want a classic steakhouse menu
Why #6 over #7: It has the top GAYOT score, 15 out of 20, where Gibsons scored 14.
7

Gibsons Bar & Steakhouse

Gibsons Bar & Steakhouse
Answrs VerdictGibsons is the Rush Street steakhouse that has served since 1989, with a stated 45-day aging minimum.
Known for: A Chicago icon that opened in May 1989 on Rush Street; Gibsons Prime Angus beef is aged a minimum of 45 days and grain-fed for up to 120 daysWhere: 1028 North Rush Street, Chicago, IL 60611, with valet parkingRecognition: Scored 14 out of 20 in GAYOT's 2026 ranking for prime beef, generous sides and martinisFounded: Opened in 1989 by Hugo Ralli and Steve LombardoPrice: Not published

Gibsons Bar & Steakhouse at 1028 North Rush Street opened in May 1989, started by Hugo Ralli and Steve Lombardo. Its Gibsons Prime Angus beef is aged a minimum of 45 days and grain-fed for up to 120 days, and valet parking is available. GAYOT scored it 14 out of 20 for prime beef, generous sides and martinis.

Go ifA Gold Coast classic with aged Prime Angus
Skip ifYou want posted prices or hours before you go
Why #7 over #8: It states a 45-day aging minimum, which Gene & Georgetti does not publish.
8

Gene & Georgetti

Gene & Georgetti
Answrs VerdictGene & Georgetti is the oldest name here, serving River North since 1941 with daily lunch.
Known for: A Tuscan steakhouse in River North established in 1941 by Gene Michelotti and Alfredo FederighiWhere: 500 N Franklin St, Chicago, IL 60654Hours: Dining room Sunday - Thursday 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM; Friday and Saturday 11:00 AM - 10:00 PMAwards: DiRoNA award in 2001 and an Achievement of Distinction in Dining since 2011; lists a 2023 Chicago Tribune Readers' Choice Best Steak (per Gene & Georgetti)Founded: Established in 1941Price: Not published

Gene & Georgetti at 500 N Franklin St was established in 1941 by Gene Michelotti and Alfredo Federighi. It won a DiRoNA award in 2001 and an Achievement of Distinction in Dining since 2011, and it lists a 2023 Chicago Tribune Readers' Choice for Best Steak. The dining room is open Sunday - Thursday 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM and Friday and Saturday 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM.

Go ifA historic River North room open for lunch
Skip ifYou want a modern or dry-aging-focused menu
Why #8 over #9: It serves lunch every day from 11:00 AM, which Chicago Chop House does not.
9

Chicago Chop House

Chicago Chop House
Answrs VerdictChicago Chop House is the brownstone institution, with separate wet-aged and dry-aged Prime sections.
Known for: Hand-cut USDA Prime steaks in a renovated Victorian brownstone built in 1897, in River NorthMenu: Hand-Cut Prime Dry-Aged cuts include a Bone-In Kansas City 20oz, a Bone-In Cowgirl Ribeye 18oz and a Tomahawk Ribeye 26ozWhere: 60 W. Ontario St., Chicago, ILHours: Monday - Saturday 4 PM - 10 PM; Sunday 4 PM - 9 PMRecognition: Scored 12 out of 20 in GAYOT's 2026 Chicago steakhouse rankingPrice: Not published

Chicago Chop House at 60 W. Ontario St. serves hand-cut USDA Prime steaks in a renovated Victorian brownstone built in 1897. Its dry-aged section lists a Bone-In Kansas City 20oz, a Bone-In Cowgirl Ribeye 18oz and a Tomahawk Ribeye 26oz. It is open Monday - Saturday 4 PM - 10 PM and Sunday 4 PM - 9 PM.

Go ifA classic brownstone dinner with dry-aged options
Skip ifYou want lunch service
Why #9 over #10: It lists separate wet-aged and dry-aged Prime sections, a choice Boeufhaus does not offer.
10

Boeufhaus

Boeufhaus
Answrs VerdictBoeufhaus is the independent entry, a West Town room with the longest stated aging time on the list.
Known for: An independent West Town steakhouse that blends old world culinary techniques with contemporary style; opened in 2015Menu: 55 Day Dry Aged Ribeye 22 oz, Kansas City Strip 26 oz and Porterhouse 32 oz, all at market pricePrice: Steak Frites $63 (bavette, boeuf fat fries, sauce Diane, bearnaise)Where: 1012 N Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60622 (West Town)Hours: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday 3:30 to 9pm; Friday and Saturday 3:30 to 10pm; closed Tuesday

Boeufhaus at 1012 N Western Ave in West Town opened in 2015 and blends old world culinary techniques with contemporary style. Its menu lists a 55 Day Dry Aged Ribeye 22 oz, a Kansas City Strip 26 oz and a Porterhouse 32 oz at market price, plus Steak Frites at $63. It is closed Tuesday and open 3:30 to 10pm Friday and Saturday.

Go ifAn independent steakhouse with 55 day dry-aged cuts
Skip ifYou are going on a Tuesday (closed)

How we ranked these

We ranked each steakhouse on the Michelin Guide's Best Steakhouses in Chicago list first, then on GAYOT's 2026 Chicago steakhouse scores, then on how much it publishes on its own website: hours, steak prices and aging. Bavette's Bar & Boeuf is on the Michelin list, but its site said it was temporarily closed when we checked, so it is not included. Every pick is a Chicago steakhouse, and its address and hours come from its own website. Facts are taken from each maker's own published information; check the official site before you buy.

Questions people ask

What is the best steakhouse in Chicago?

RPM Steak ranks first here: it is on the Michelin Guide's Best Steakhouses in Chicago list and posts a 28-Day Prime Dry-Aged Cowboy Steak at $142 and a 16 oz New York Strip at $112.

Which Chicago steakhouses does the Michelin Guide list?

Its Best Steakhouses in Chicago list names six: Bavette's Bar & Boeuf, Chicago Cut, Maple & Ash, Prime & Provisions, RPM Steak and Swift & Sons. The page shows no stars or Bib Gourmand distinctions.

What is the oldest steakhouse on this list?

Gene & Georgetti was established in 1941 by Gene Michelotti and Alfredo Federighi, and it still serves River North at 500 N Franklin St.

Which steakhouses post their steak prices online?

Prime & Provisions lists a 45 Day Dry-Aged 16oz New York Strip at $85.99, RPM Steak lists a 16 oz New York Strip at $112, and Boeufhaus lists Steak Frites at $63.

Year the restaurant opened at a glance

Gene & Georgetti1,941 year
Gibsons Bar & Steakhouse1,989 year
Boeufhaus2,015 year
Bazaar Meat by Jose Andres2,021 year
Year the restaurant opened, as published by each maker. Picks without a published figure are left off.

Official sites

Sources

Prices, specs and availability change; confirm on the official site before you buy.