Everything! The food the service the ambience. Everything. Even the music was cool. You can have a conversation and hear music. Acoustics were perfect. read more

We had the highest expectations for Bavette and they exceeded all of them. It was the greatest dining experience of my life! The ambiance is amazing! The service was flawless and our drinks, salad, steaks and sides were simply the best! read more

Will definitely be returning, great experience, excellent ambiance. The Baked Goat Cheese was excellent, just enough for a family of four. The cheeseburger was excellent, and warmed up well in the toaster oven two days later. Ditto for the French Dip; also great a couple of days later in the microwave. I hated the Ghia Spritz, and my family member didn't like their Paloma - so we swapped and it worked well. The Spritz is an acquired taste. One issue - the filet was overcooked, we mentioned it to the staff but didn't return it. The staff did an amazing job at making it right, five stars on that alone. read more

Cocktails--nice selection. Wine- ver expensive except for a glass of their house red.... Salad- wedge salad delicious. We ordered the large, which they chopped for our table to share and served the bacon separately as we were dining with a vegetarian.... Service was good and attentive. My husband and I shared and enjoyed the aged NY strip which was cooked perfectly. My daughter and her friend enjoyed the Branzino. The mashed potatoes and Brussel sprouts were delicious. Ambiance: dark, cozy steakhouse. What I wouldn't order again is their desserts-- the strawberry shortcakes strawberries seemed to be frozen!! The served it with way too much whipped cream and not enough meringue. The chocolate pie was fairly ordinary as well. Their salted caramel ice cream was tasty. Overall delicious but order your dessert elsewhere..... read more

The rumor, fame, whispers whatever you call it are all true. Best. Fried. Chicken. Ever. Steak and burgers were absolutely amazing as well. read more

Bavette's Bar & Boeuf - Steakhouses Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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I had to dine at Bavette's in Chicago, and it was absolutely fantastic. The ambiance immediately captivates you and sets the perfect vibe for a late-night outing. We tried the bone marrow for the first time--beautifully plated, rich, and incredibly delicious. The Wagyu cheeseburger was outstanding: juicy, flavorful, and cooked to perfection, served alongside crispy French fries. To finish, the chocolate ice cream drizzled with chocolate sauce was the perfect sweet ending to an already amazing meal. From the atmosphere to the food, everything was exceptional. A true 5-star experience that I highly recommend! read more

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I know that this is a steakhouse, but I came for a burger! A Wagyu beef burger at that! After adding an egg and some bacon on, this had to be one of the best burgers I've had, EVER! If the French dip has your attention, you should try that as well to go with the delicious au jus! The fries came with a garlic aioli that has a STRONG garlic, so if you don't like that, sub for ketchup. This place gets busy so make reservations ahead of time, if not your wait time can be hours, unless you choose to sit at the bar which is a first come, first serve basis. The bartenders are on point with the drinks too. If I were to be back in town, I'd return for this butger! read more

Bavette's Bar & Boeuf - Wagyu burger with bacon and egg - Steakhouses Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Finally got a one of the most sought after reservations in Chicago. Customer service is phenomenal and the sides are the star of the show (order the mac & cheese and brussel sprouts). The shrimp scampi was an excellent starter and the bread was perfection. The entrees left a bit to be desired. The fried chicken lacked seasoning and the lamb chops had an overwhelming char taste. I enjoyed the carrot cake and birthday dessert too. Overall, I must say this restaurant is a tad overrated. I heard great things about their steaks and burgers and would go back to try those. read more

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Yup... it's worth the hype! We were only able to get a 3:30 reservation and basically planned our day around it. I would absolutely do it again! Great service, the staff operated like a well oiled machine. The steak was cooked perfectly and was huge. We also got a side of truffle mac and cheese. Just those 2 items was plenty of food for 2 people. Also, the have the best blue cheese olives i've ever had in the dirty martini. read more

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Bavette's Bar & Boeuf absolutely lived up to the hype. From the moment we walked in, the staff was warm, attentive, and made us feel welcome. The restaurant has a beautiful classic steakhouse atmosphere. Dimly lit, elegant, and full of old school charm. The food was outstanding. The filet mignon was perfectly cooked and incredibly tender, the truffle mac and cheese was rich and indulgent, the short rib stroganoff was packed with flavor in every bite and don't forget the crème brûlée. Between the exceptional service, the inviting ambiance, and the amazing food, this was one of the best dining experiences we've had in Chicago. I would absolutely recommend Bavette's and can't wait to come back. Enjoy! read more

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The most hyped restaurant on the Internet for Chicago absolutely lives up to the hype. Reservations are posted 21 days in advance on Resy at 9am Central Standard Time. These reservations literally don't last 5 seconds. My sister and I were online trying to get reservations and luckily she was able to get 9pm. The best I could do on fastest finger was 10pm. When arriving at the restaurant it looks like a speakeasy inside. There is a hostess stand immediately to the right, and then another right. However, there is a second hostess that is standing in the doorway when you walk in with an iPad that can also check you in. After being checked in we waited about 10 minutes for our table to be ready. Once it was ready the hostess walked us through the restaurant all the way to the back, and then down the stairs into the parlor. It is super dark down there. So dark you are going to need your phone to see the menu and things around you. Shout out to our server Zane as he was a top tier A+ server! All of his recommendations from not ordering a full loaf of bread to steaks to sides were spot on. Up first was the worst item of the night, the $17.95 Mezcal Corpse Reviver cocktail. I wanted a cocktail with mezcal as I like the burnt smoky taste, but this one wasn't it. I really enjoyed my $14 Corazon Cocktail (Dirty Martini). They served it with the 3 blue cheese olives just how I like it. Up first, we had the $6.49 Hand-Made Sourdough bread. This was spot on perfect. We got the smaller order and it was plenty big enough for 2 people, unless you plan on ruining your dinner. Then, we got a $13.99 1/2 wedge salad. Perfectly made wedge salad. I got the $15.99 brussels sprouts and they were exquisite. If they were slightly more charred they would have been perfect. The taste, glaze, and toppings were perfect. I also got an order of the $15.99 button mushrooms. They were very very good as well. For the main course, I had the $89.99 bone in filet mignon. I am a tough steak critic, and this was one of the best steaks I've ever had anywhere. A little plain, and lightly salted, but it was a perfect juicy medium. For dessert we had the $15.99 carrot cake. I did not like this carrot cake as well as Flemings or J Alexanders, but it was certainly very good. The entire meal was over $350, but it was a dang good meal. This is clearly a restaurant you come to on a special occasion. The staff, the experience, and the food certainly were very special. If you want to spend a bunch of money on top tier food in Chicago, then this is your spot. read more

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Bavette's isn't really a walk-in kind of place... unless you're lucky. On our wedding anniversary this year, we got very lucky. We showed up expecting our usual. A couple of seats at the bar, since landing a reservation here is not that easy. Five minutes later, we were seated at a high top instead. Small miracle. The food is spectacular. We went with the frites and the filet, and honestly, the sides deserve their own review. Rich, flavorful, the kind of thing you keep picking at even when you're full. Truffle mac and spinach are my usual go-tos, but there's really nothing on the menu that lets you down. And the whole time, it delivers that effortlessly luxe feeling in the room. Elegant without trying too hard. Just chef's kiss. read more

Bavette's Bar & Boeuf - Ribeye Steak Frites - Steakhouses Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Super cool old school steakhouse. Was able to grab a last minute late dinner reservation while in town. The ambiance and service was 10/5. Started the night at the bar while waiting for our table. $8.95 Pickle backs (Jameson shot with chilled pickle back). This is the way to start the meal! Host, servers, bartender were all amazing. Really enjoyed seafood and steaks. I'm a bit of a pork chop snob so that didn't hit the mark for me but would definitely be back for steaks and vibes read more

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Heard so much about Bavette's, I'm so glad I got to try it! Such a good place for a date, anniversary, or even a work dinner! Fair warning, it is super dark and I couldn't see some of the food lol. We ordered the Brussel sprouts, Truffle Mac n cheese, Dry-aged bone in ribeye Double wagyu cheeseburger, Pomme frites, Crab stuffed avocado, Button mushroom, and strawberry meringue. Everything was phenomenal! Bavette's does their steak right with the intersection of perfectly charred along and juiciness. It was well seasoned and all the flavors are truly phenomenal. Be prepared to be very full because a lot of the food I felt was greasy. However, the crab stuffed avacado was a nice refreshing touch! read more

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The vibes were amazing. Dim lighting, moody music, brick walls, and one of the better date night atmospheres in Chicago. 9.5/10. Service was amazing. Our server was making jokes, memorized our entire order, and made the experience feel special. 9.5/10. The burger is absolutely worth the hype. The bacon is a MUST. Without it, it's a normal burger. With it, it's one of the best burgers I've ever had. Juicy, high quality, and not nearly as heavy as Au Cheval's. 9.7/10. The smoked salmon Caesar was great, but it doesn't really taste like a traditional Caesar. A little soggy, but still enjoyable. 8/10. The truffle mac was heavenly. Loved the creaminess and crust on top. A little softer than I prefer, and the truffle flavor was on the lighter side, but it worked really well. 9/10. The ribeye was cooked perfectly medium rare with a great peppercorn crust. I'm not a huge steak person, but it tasted like a really high-quality steak. The steak salt and béarnaise sauce definitely elevated it. 9/10. The fried chicken was amazing. Super crispy, juicy meat, flavorful seasoning, and the mashed potatoes and gravy paired perfectly. Hard to believe it's only around $30 for four huge pieces. 9/10. They surprised us with ice cream and hot fudge for our celebration, and the fudge was sooo good. 8/10. Overall, great food, amazing service, and one of the best date night vibes in Chicago. read more

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If you want a premier, premium dining experience you will get it at Bavette's (assuming you're able to secure a reservation here, which somehow my friend was able to deliver to kudos to them). Overall the dark ambience and the service gives you the fine dining feel without having to shell the money or the effort to be at a fine dining restaurant. The food pricing is on the higher end but in terms of value for money perhaps lives a bit more on the hype and its location over everything else. I think the steak was decent and delicious but wouldn't amaze you enough to feel like you'd have to come here a second time or have this be your go to steakhouse in Chicago. I think the actual star of the show were the mushrooms, that dish was a fan favorite among our table. I also think the bacon they use in their salad was also phenomenal and delicious. Overall a nice, premium experience, but moreso as a one time treat rather than a consistent go to place. read more

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Bavette's Bar & Boeuf -- Chicago Fantastic dinner tonight at Bavette's in downtown Chicago. The atmosphere and service were outstanding, and the food absolutely delivered. We tried the fried chicken and potatoes, both excellent--but the star of the night was the burger. Easily one of the best burgers I've ever had. Perfectly charred, incredibly juicy, loaded with flavor, and just an unbelievable burger from start to finish. Bavette's definitely lived up to the hype. Great food, great atmosphere and a fantastic Chicago dining experience. #MarksBiteReviews #Bavettes #ChicagoFood #Burger #BestBurger read more

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The service here was immaculate--easily the highlight of the entire experience. Attentive without being overbearing, the staff truly elevated the night. We ordered a spread: the wagyu burger, short rib stroganoff, truffle mac and cheese, Brussels sprouts, elote-style corn, fries, and the hot fudge sundae royale, paired with Kir Royales. Every dish delivered. The short ribs quite literally melted in your mouth, rich and perfectly cooked. The wagyu burger was everything you'd expect--tender, juicy, and indulgent. Also the ice cream was amazing! The standout for the table, though, was the Brussels sprouts--crispy, flavorful, and gone within minutes. Reservations are notoriously hard to secure, but if you're willing to take a chance, try your luck at the bar. It's absolutely worth it. read more

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Bavette's definitely deserves more than 5 stars. You can never go wrong with anything you order and the service is phenomenal. I think of Bavette's ALL the time, ever since I tried it, I feel like I can't find another restaurant like it. Reservations are definitely hard to book, but it is worth the trouble. We went here for my partner's birthday and everything about it was perfect. The steak, the sides, and even the dessert were lovely. The restaurant is beautifully lit with intimate seating. We definitely feel very special for this very special occasion. The server (forgot his name) was so kind, he made sure we understood the menu and gave us his personal recommendations. Would love to come here again, perhaps for another special occasion. I will always think of Bavette's P.S. The food was so good that I forgot to take photos of the other dishes we had. Bavette's had the best mashed potatoes ever read more

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$400+ dinner for two, including drinks. Nothing special, like we hoped. Pretty much standard steakhouse fare ... maybe a little less tasty than some of the other top-ranked steakhouses I've been to. I'd put it on par with Smith & Wollensky or Capital Grille, which is to say better than average and overpriced. To start off, the wicked stepsister hosts, who look about 20 years old, at the front seem to take joy in making you wait, even if you have a reservation and laugh in your face when you ask to sit in a certain area. There is nothing cool about dealing with a 20 year old on a power trip when paying almost half a grand for dinner for two. The real hero of this establishment should be their lighting designer ... I would venture to say that the dimly-lit yet perfect feeling vibe of the restaurant is what sets it apart. If not for the design of the restaurant, it would be just another steakhouse. The waiters are as pretentious as the hostesses. You know you you walk into a Restoration Hardware store and someone making minimum wage gives you, 'mansion attitude'? That's everyone we encountered at Bacette's ... insufferable snobs. We started out with cocktails, which were well made. Nowhere were the prices but expect a cocktail to set you back $25. The steaks are around $80 - $120. We both had the bone-in filet mignon, which was $89 at the time of the review. I guess it's supposedly a rare cut of meat ... although when I asked our butcher about it being rare, he chuckled and said, 'whatever sells steaks, I guess'. The filet was good ... again, nothing amazing ... on par with a chain like Capital Grille. I ordered mine medium rare and it came medium and a bit under seasoned. Each steak comes with a side of Bearnaise sauce, which honestly was the best part of the meal. Rarely would I consider ruining a $89 steak by dipping it in sauce ... but it kind of needed the extra kick. We got asparagus and the truffle Mac and cheese. The Mac and cheese was better than the steak, however, we were expecting the normal overflowing sides, which are usually too much for two people to finish. The Mac and cheese was pretty small and we felt like it was more like a single side ... especially given that the filet (minus the bone) was probably around 8 ounces. Asparagus was just your average asparagus. We had the chocolate pie and ice cream for dessert. The chocolate cake was almost like an entire slice of cake frosting with a scoop of dense whipped cream on top. Way too sweet and we barely ate half amongst the both of us. The ice cream was nothing special. We didn't realize you could not have a reservation and sit at the bar. Honestly, we were placed downstairs at a table ... and felt like we were sitting in a basement. It was not as nice as the upper restaurant and they refused to move us when we asked them if we could sit upstairs in the better part. She gleefully said it would be a two hour wait to change tables. If we knew we could have just snagged an empty bar seat upstairs, we'd have done that because it's better than the basement. Although, we saw some near arguments as people rushed in to get a bar stool in front of people who were waiting a long time. And, it's a little awkward to eat with vultures standing behind you waiting to jump into your seat, I'd imagine. So maybe make sure that you request to be seated upstairs and see if the mean girls hostess will accommodate the request. Overall, Chicago has so many good steakhouses, the fact that this one ranked so highly mystifies me. I've been to several better than this which were not even ranked. The atmosphere is cool ... everything else is average ... except for the attitudes which are below average. read more

Scoring a table at Bavette's is no freaking joke but by golly WE DID IT! Well, my husband did for our 5 year anniversary. The hype is well deserved. We had a wonderful evening! The space is soooo beautiful. It was a raining when we came which was perfect for the dark and moody vibes inside. We started out with rose and oysters -- a perfect combo! We also did a half of the wedge salad. The bacon in here? Unreal. I decided to go with the Chicago cut ribeye and got it medium rare. It was actually cooked a little closer to medium but was so, so good. The crust on top was top tier. For sides we got the butter mashed potatoes and asparagus. The mashed potatoes are a MUST, where the asparagus was pretty standard. We also ordered the sourdough with was just spectacular. It was at this moment we realized we ordered way too much food, but we couldn't leave without trying a dessert. We got the chocolate cream pie which was absolutely decadent and heavenly. 10/10 worth the hype. Hopefully we can get a table here again one day! read more

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This place was great. It was dark inside so probably good for date night, but I went with my family and it was still a good time. The dry aged bone in ribeye was super flavorful. Brussels sprouts were a little crunchy but the mashed potatoes I loved. The crab stuffed avocado salad seemed like it was missing something but I might have not squeezed enough lemon. The Wagyu cheeseburger was also tasty. Got the peach pie for dessert as well which was so amazing especially the crust. read more

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Is it possible to give a place 6 stars?? Bavette's is officially in my top five favorite dining experiences ever.... And trust me, I don't say that lightly. Everything was amazing, but the standout dishes for us were the crab cake, creamed spinach (OMG! The blue cheese and onion were insane), thick cut bacon, and the dry-aged bone-in ribeye with roasted garlic. The service was excellent, and they don't rush you out the door. So many places make you feel like you're on a timer, but we were able to relax after our meal with no pressure. I'd highly recommend booking a reservation for the parlor downstairs. It has a speakeasy vibe with more space and less noise than the upstairs seating. Perfect for a date night. read more

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Came to have dinner on a rainy Chicago night. I arrive to the restaurant without a reservation and hopes that they would have something due to the weather. After arriving, I was greeted by friendly people at the hostess stand, and they were able to seat me immediately. I was seated at the downstairs bar and quickly acknowledged by the bartender/server then given water. After ordering my drink and food, my drink came very quickly, and it was enjoyable. I ordered the steak frites with fries and Mac and cheese. The food was delicious and filling. The steak was perfectly cooked. No complaints on the restaurant as a whole. I had a wonderful experience here and the service here was top-tier. I do wish the lighting was a little bit better downstairs but I know that's a part of the ambience of the restaurant. I would go back 1000% to eat here again. read more

Bavette's Bar & Boeuf - Ribeye Steak Frites - Steakhouses Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Got a reservation for dinner, which apparently is both hard to get at a decent hour and is a requirement. So many people want to go here that you'll have very little luck as a walk-in. Supposedly one of the best steakhouses in Chicago, Bavette's does indeed serve a well crafted menu in a dim but well-appointed interior. The ribeye steak was perfectly cooked as was the thick cut bacon. The fudge sundae to end was also great and came with an assortment of toppings on the bottom dish, a big hit with the kids. But the real standout of Bavette's is the top level service. From the host to the servers and wait staff, all were attentive and never kept you waiting long or needing for anything. The dishes all came out very fast too, we even added a dish after initial ordering and it too came with lightning speed. read more

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I won't say anything that hasn't already been said in reviews before. Service was phenomenal (shout out to Erik) and food was stellar. We got the sourdough (half order), lyonnaise salad, wagyu burger, bone in ribeye and lemon meringue pie. Everything was exceptional! Difficult to make reservations during popular times but if you're able to snag one I highly recommend as walking in is tough to get seating. Ambiance is an old school vibe. read more

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Bavette's has incredible atmosphere, the dim, moody lighting and vintage vibe make it feel like a cozy speakeasy. The steak was cooked to absolute perfection, melt-in-your-mouth tender, and the truffle mac and cheese is definitely a must-order side. Taking one star off because booking a table is an extreme sport, and even with a reservation, we had to wait a little bit to be seated. It's also genuinely so dark inside that you almost need your phone flashlight to read the menu. Still one of the best steakhouse experiences in Chicago, just make sure to plan weeks in advance. read more

If you only have time for one dinner in Chicago, make it this place. The attention to detail here is incredible. For example, my boyfriend had been sipping his martini for about 15 minutes, and without us saying a word, our server noticed the chilled glass had warmed up and replaced it with a fresh chilled glass. I've been to a lot of amazing restaurants, but I've never experienced that level of service before. The food only made the experience even better. I would probably pass on the burger next time because it was a bit greasy, I bet it would be the perfect choice if you were hungover! I still can't stop thinking about the shrimp scampi--it was absolutely incredible. They also knew how to make my favorite cocktail, a Clover Club, which was the perfect finishing touch. A huge thank you to Erika D. for taking such great care of us and making my boyfriend's birthday dinner so special. read more

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Really great experience. We split everything for our "fancy" night out in Chicago. Steak, pasta, & veggies. Didn't have room for dessert sadly. Get a rezzy early, they will fill up fast. Later spots open here and there. The drinks, food, and service were really good! A cool vibe. I'd go back for sure. read more

Made reservations for my 18 wed anniversary, once arrived hostess stated that there was only out door seating , that's fine except it was raining, her statement was, it's only drizzling. NO THANKS ILL PASS , I don't know anyone that will eat a $400 steak dinner in the rain. Thanks but no Thanks , Went next door and saw no one else sitting outside on the rain. I checked twice before i wrote this honest review read more

Bavette's Bar & Boeuf - outside seating EMPTY, wow - Steakhouses Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Always a treat to dine here! It's expensive but in my opinion it's the only place that gives you portions that match your buck! Gorgeous presentation, incredible ambiance, beautiful service! This is the spot to go if you are celebrating someone or something special or need to impress some work colleagues! You can't leave disappointed it's impossible! I have been here countless times! Must Order: Chicago Cut Ribeye add bone marrow or roasted garlic Bacon Roasted Tomato Salad Buttery Mashed potatoes Salmon Crudo Drinks : Cucumber Martini, champagne smash, bees knees read more

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This was honestly one of the best meals I've ever had in my life! We ate downstairs in the parlor which was very cool. The place has a speakeasy feel. Everything we ordered was fantastic. We started with the baked goat cheese and the burger (which they cut into quarters for us so everyone could have a taste). Both were as good as they looked. The bone-in ribeye, bone-in filet, and fried chicken were all outstanding. The truffle mac & cheese and creamed spinach were perfect sides. We finished off with chocolate cream pie and carrot cake. A huge shout-out to our server, Daniella. She was awesome. Every recommendation she made was spot on, she was pleasant, attentive, and she really made the whole experience even better. I can't recommend Bavette's enough. I already can't wait to go back. read more

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Over ordered especially because it was hard to get reservations. Ordered mac & cheese, dry aged bone-in ribeye, and spicy fried chicken. I would like to say the spicy fried chicken was not spicy and probably could get better other places. The ribeye was amazing! read more

Bavette's Bar & Boeuf - Bavette's Spiced Fried Chicken - Steakhouses Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Bavette's earned its spot as one of the best steaks in the city for a reason. Every cut on the menu is solid and every bite is savory it lives up to the reputation. Got to celebrate a friend's birthday here and the space delivered on all fronts. Dim lit speakeasy, bar, restaurant vibes all in one and they can accommodate whether you have a reservation or not(be willing to wait). Service was great and the old fashioned was on point. Would absolutely return for that steak again. -Mr. read more

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Service okay. Beef alright. Super busy and it's hard to make reservations online it gets reserved fast. Had a filet medium. Mac n cheese. And dessert. Not my go to. read more

Bavette's Bar & Boeuf - Steakhouses Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

As non-meat eaters, we kind of figured Bavette's wasn't worth the hassle of the extremely difficult reservation for us. But, taking a look at the menu, there are just as many options for the pescatarian here as there are at any of the other Hogsalt spots, perhaps even a little more interesting. We got lucky with a post-Valentine's Day opening and decided to treat ourselves. The corn style elotes were very tasty, a nice little kick on the sauce that really does sing when you add the lime. This plus their great sourdough bread, some of the best restaurant bread in the city, is a nice app. We love the crab cake down the street at Trivoli, and this one did not disappoint, maybe even a little fluffier. I love how much actual crab and how little filler they use, so good. For our main, we split the Maine Lobster and the truffle mac and cheese. The lobster was great, a full lobster broken apart for easy sharing with several sauces and butters to really complement the dish. About as good of lobster as we've had. And the truffle mac was as good last night as it was six years ago when I ordered it for take out during the pandemic. You can really taste the truffle, it's just present enough to provide a subtle hint a chocolate that goes we well with the luscious cheese - it's truly unique and has probably ruined mac and cheese everywhere else for me. Finally, the chocolate creme pie is exquisite, so good. I know the sticky date cake is all the rage, I have gone to Armitage just for dessert before, I get it. But, I would put this higher on the top dessert list, it's that good. Our server, Kipp, was quite good as well. We never felt rushed, but we did feel taken care of. He had a few stock waiter lines that provided a few chuckles, and was quite friendly and helpful. Next time, I'd love to sit downstairs - it's a much larger restaurant than I had anticipated. Upstairs was nice like all the Hogsalt spots, but downstairs had a different vibe I'd like to check out. read more

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Finally got reservations! The ambience is nice, smooth, old style, low light. There was a group of us, sat a booth. I personally do not like booths, they are cramped and uncomfortable. For appetizers, we ordered the bone marrow, shrimp scampi, and goat cheese. The bone marrow was delicious!!! The shrimp scampi is good, nothing special, the goat cheese with marinara sauce was delicious. Best goat cheese I have had. The breads are huge slices, and toasted perfectly. We ordered the Crab Avocado lettuce, shared it with 5 of us. That was the freshest lettuce leaves I ever had. I loved it. The crab mixture was very good. They could have put more avocado, my opinion. Overall, this was a great fresh salad. I ordered the Ribeye. Although it was kind of fatty, the meat was absolutely decadent! It was ful of flavor, tender, and juicy. Best I ever had. Desert we had the apple pie special. It was a small whole pie with vanilla ice cream and caramel topping you pour over it. It was the best apple pie I ever had. It was so good, good amount of sweetness, it was freshly made. The vanilla ice cream was so creamy and tasty. Nice caramel topping. Very tasty. Perfect combination that made a perfect pie. The waiter was very nice, and attentive. He was very knowledgeable of the menu, gave great recommendations. Highly recommend this restaurant. read more

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Bavette's completely blew us away. To begin, the service was absolutely phenomenal. Our waiter, Stephen, was fantastic and took incredible care of us all night. He even surprised us with a complimentary dessert at the end of our meal, which was amazing! We grabbed drinks at the bar while we waited, and as a big cognac drinker, I loved that they could make an espresso martini with a cognac special. When our table was ready, they took us downstairs--we didn't even know there was a downstairs section! They sat the two of us in a massive booth that could easily fit six people. It felt so romantic, private, and beautifully secluded. The food was just as amazing as the vibe. For appetizers, the garlic shrimp was phenomenal. It actually reminded us of the shrimp we had out in Lisbon, Portugal, though this version wasn't quite as garlic-heavy and had its own unique, delicious spin. For our mains, we did the Wagyu burger and the chicken tenders served over a bed of mashed potatoes, along with a side of creamed spinach. Everything was cooked to perfection. Easily a 5-star experience, we can't wait to come back! read more

Bavette's Bar & Boeuf - Steakhouses Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Bavette's is a classic Hogsalt spot. Dim and moody, but lively and fun. Service start to finish was excellent. Our waiter Erik took great care of us and explained the menu well even though I already had a game plan of what to order as I was waiting for this meal for a month! We got the following: Half order bread (sourdough) - this came with 3 large pieces, definitely good for 2-4 people. Crispy on the outside and so soft on the inside. The butter was amazing. Lyonnaise Salad - this is a great option if you want to try the bacon but don't want the full side order. The salad itself is tasty and dressing was very good. Split the soft boiled egg in the serving plate if you want some runny egg garnish. Definitely a unique salad and I enjoyed it a lot. 10oz double wagyu burger - top tier burger in the city but at an exorbitant price. Our waiter recommended to just order it as is without bacon & egg and he was definitely right. The burger is already incredibly rich & over the top. I think the additions, while delicious, would take away from the pure meat factor. Wagyu blend is delicious and definitely needs to be experienced. With that being said, this is very similar to Au Cheval (sister restaurant) so if you're just wanting a burger I'd just go there and save a few bucks. Bone-In Filet Mignon - I was a bit worried about the filet at first as I had ordered medium rare and those first few bites on the very edge were medium. But as I dug in more I got to those super buttery pieces in the middle and near the bone. Those last few bites at the bone were amazing and melted in my mouth. The béarnaise sauce that it comes with was very good and super rich. Additionally the steak salt was delicious and highly recommend pouring some over to get that extra kick. I will have to revisit to try the filet without the bone to see the difference with that leaner cut. Button Mushrooms - honestly this might have been my favorite dish of the meal. They were exquisite. Tons of umami and savory flavors with added cream and sherry. I would honestly eat these again just by itself. MUST ORDER. My wife doesn't like mushrooms and she said these were very good. Truffle Mac & Cheese - another must order if only for the sake of the immense richness. Very gooey and cheesy with a nice crust on the top. Lemon meringue pie - I'm not a huge fan of lemon but I saw pictures of this pie and it just looked insane. Well I can confirm it tastes insane too. The meringue is basically a huge torched marshmallow. The lemon is dense and tart but sweet. Not acidic. Perfect finisher to a hearty meal. Overall Bavette's was fantastic and truly deserving of the hype they generate. If only it were easier to get a reservation but understanding that difficulty, it is a must visit spot in Chicago Easy 5 stars. read more

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First time trying steak and had to do it right. The filet minon pretty much melts in your mouth and goes very well with the mustard sauce on the side. The silent star of the show was honestly the truffle mac and cheese. I'd come back again and again just for that. My one gripe with this place is that reservations are super hard to come by. Still worth a try for sure read more