5 Best Steakhouses in Chicago (2026)

STK Steakhouse is a River North steak and seafood spot built around what it calls a VIP dining vibe: bold-flavored wagyu and signature cuts like the New York Strip, served alongside a lively bar scene and late-night energy. Beyond steaks, the menu runs to refined surf and turf, fresh seafood, and a Sunday brunch, and the space doubles as a cocktail and event venue in the heart of River North.

Wagyu House Chicago is an all-you-can-eat Japanese Wagyu Shabu-Shabu and Yakiniku BBQ restaurant, built around purebred A5 wagyu beef flown in from Japan alongside a wide seafood selection. It's a grill-your-own format rather than a plated steakhouse, with servers guiding diners through cuts and sauces.

Gibsons Bar & Steakhouse is a longtime Rush Street institution serving USDA Prime Angus and grassfed Australian beef alongside fresh fish, classic cocktails, and an extensive wine list. It's the kind of steakhouse built for big group dinners, describing itself as the leading downtown Chicago restaurant for the format.

RPM Steak, part of the Lettuce Entertain You group and co-owned by Giuliana and Bill Rancic, offers nearly two dozen cuts of beef sourced from butchers around the world, alongside a seafood tower program and housemade breads. It's an updated take on the classic steakhouse in River North, pairing globally sourced cuts with a serious wine and cocktail list.

Bavette's Bar & Boeuf is a low-lit, basement-level steakhouse in River North built around a 1920s speakeasy feel, leather booths, exposed brick, and live jazz. Its menu centers on dry-aged steaks and steak frites, alongside a serious bourbon list and dishes like short rib stroganoff that push past typical steakhouse fare.