This list comes directly from Chicago’s Best Steak:
Chicago Best Steak, founded in 2001, pays homage to Chicago’s best cuts of steak at Chicago’s best steakhouses. And for over 15 years, it’s been our mission to recognize the city’s finest independent and nationally owned steakhouses and help meat-lovers find the steakhouse right for them. We’ve seen the good, the bad, and the ugly—all so you don’t have to. Each steakhouse that makes our cut is, simply put, the best. Each of our highlighted steakhouse has been highly regarded by our own critics as well as local and national media outlets such as Chicago Tribune, Chicago Sun-Times, DiRoNA, Wine Spectator and Zagat.
III Forks – 111Forks- 3Forks
180 N. Field Blvd., Chicago, IL 60601Tucked away in the quiet residential neighborhood of Lakeshore East in the downtown area, the slick III Forks certainly stands out. It’s one of the few places where you can…read more
Tavern On Rush
1031 N. Rush St., Chicago, IL 60611Battling it out at the corners of Rush and Sutton in the center of the powerhouse Gold Coast area. Tavern on Rush’s hip upscale clientele comes from a more casual…read more
STK Chicago
9 W. Kinzie St., Chicago, IL 60654The Chicago outpost of STK is located in the heart of River North, bringing the pulse of New York to the Midwest. It is at the top of the list…read more
Chicago Chop House


Historic Chicago dining is more than just a theme at The Chicago Chop House, it’s a way of life. Stepping into the restaurant’s immaculately restored, century-old Victorian brownstone building brings…read more
Prime & Provisions Steakhouse

Opened May of 2015. “Chicago is a city that appreciates great steakhouses; we have wanted to create one of our own for quite some time,” says Rekhson.”We plan to keep…read more
Mastro’s Steakhouse – Chicago

The famed West Coast steakhouse chain moved east in 2010 with the opening of its River North outpost in the former home for Blue Water Grill and Spago. Considered one…read more
Harry Caray’s Italian Steakhouse, Chicago


The Chicago steakhouse named after the legendary sports announcer embodies his bold and colorful personality. Harry Caray’s pays homage to the iconic Cubs announcer in a way he’d appreciate: sports…read more
Gene and Georgetti

Recognized as Chicago’s oldest prime steakhouse, Gene & Georgetti was founded in 1941 by Gene Michelotti and Alfredo Federighi (who was nicknamed “Georgetti” after a famous Italian cyclist). While both…read more
Erie Cafe

This Italian steakhouse located on the north branch of the Chicago River is a classic, clubby neighborhood eatery, with large picture windows draped in floral chintz, as well as plenty…read more