Wow- Not sure what to think. If your looking for a Chicago steak house stay away. Their sides and salads are way over priced for the sizes for what you get. $17 for two meatballs the size of a strawberry is ridiculous. And stay away from the mushroom side it's uneatable. $17.00 for a big mushroom that tasted like rubber. The server was nice--even though I ordered a NY Strip and they brought out a ribeye. I told him it was fine I would eat the ribeye because it would have been wasteful to send it back. Worst restaurant I've been to in a long time. Save your money - a lot better places. read more

This is a must-go! They hit everything on the head. Service is unreal - Rachel was fantastic! The restaurant is beautiful. The apps, salads, dinner (NY strip out of this world), and dessert (Chocolate cake is by far the best dessert I have ever had). WOW. GO! read more

Had to wait 30 minutes post reservation time but no big deal. Everything was excellent. Had the oysters, scallops, seafood salad, brussel sprouts, filet and cheesecake. Drinks were solid. Will go again. read more

Just had an amazing dinner at the B&B. The service was impeccable and the food was excellent. Save room for carrot cake! Perspective delivered. read more

Fantastic experience! Took daughter there to celebrate her bday and steaks, salads, whipped taters and desserts were excellent. Highly recommend bone-in ribeye (and carrot cake). Staff extremely friendly and helpful, made it a great and memorable experience. read more

I don't often review, but this experience was exceptional! I took a work team for a celebratory dinner. From the moment Ceaser came to our table, the service was the perfect balance of knowledgeable and polite without ever being invasive. To say the food was incredible is not enough!! The Hamachi crudo was elegant and balanced and a brilliant start. The octopus stopped conversations because it warranted acknowledgment. And when it came to the Wagyu Board - this is not an exaggeration. 8 adults literally uttered the following exclamations: "oh my!" and "wow!" and "Seriously!?" and we even got one "holy crap!!?" Beyond the quality and preparation, the value makes what others charge incomprehensible. I will summarize this way - one of my team members sent me the following text two days later after eating at Bavete's the next night (and I pass this on acknowledging they are great) "Bavette's was great but no where near the steak quality at B&B!" Well done, Butcher & the Bear!! read more

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My husband and I had date night last night Butcher and the Bear by far from walking in and being greeted by the hostess the Bartenders introducing themselves we felt so welcomed. We had Nona's meatball, the B&B chopped salad and the Filet & Bone in Ribeye that just melted in your mouth. Everything was EXCELLENT! Our server Oscar was amazing! The best service & food. Everything was on point! Already have plans to go back very soon! read more

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Simply put the best steak experience in Chicago. A gem in Lincoln Park worth making a special trip for. Staff is incredibly attentive, our waiter came from a butcher background and thoroughly explained every cut available. Chef Saul came out to present the Porterhouse we ordered (highly recommend getting if available) and made the experience all the more memorable. If you are looking for an experience to remember look no further, 5 stars! read more

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Amazing in so many levels! Cool atmosphere, attentive service and the food was fantastic!! Great 18th birthday experience for our daughter!

Fabulous experience. Ambiance was classy and charming, there was gorgeous woodwork, and low lighting so bring those readers. Perfect date spot though there were small friend groups too Food amazing- Our steak was fantastic, and blue cheese crusted. Focaccia was delicious but the two butter options were out of this world. To die for mashed potatoes. Service- very attentive server staff, excellent service all around. We had a reservation and were seated right away. Very pricey but nothing more than what I would expect from a high quality steakhouse. I highly recommend a visit. read more

Absolutely amazing, no notes! Food was outstanding and the atmosphere was intimate and inviting.

Food, service and ambiance are all fantastic! Great addition to Lincoln park. Wally is the best! read more

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I happened upon this fine restaurant one day while walking down Halsted. I looked it up and my wife and I decided to give it a try. We were very happy with everything about the place. Upon entering, the ambiance is great, beautiful, dark and comfy. And, conversation friendly. We started by splitting the Cesar salad (which was enough for 3-4 people) and it was fine. We learned that we could order a 1/2 salad in the future. My wife ordered the lamp chops (her personal favorite meal) and she said that they were great, the best that she has ever had. I ordered the salmon, not expecting much. Well, I was wrong; the salmon was great and the rice was amazing (something that I never thought I would say about rice). There was also a potato basket that was both beautiful and tasty. Though we were full, we ordered the chocolate cake as a dessert to take home, reasoning that if it was even close to the quality of the main courses, it would be great. And, a day later my wife and I can attest to the chocolate cake being great, as well as the portion being quite generous. All in all, a great restaurant in every facet for us. Can't wait to go back some time soon. read more

Food is fantastic, I'd eat it every day if I could! What an amazing experience, and friendly staff, such a beautiful place as well

Bartender on tonight (unfortunately didn't catch his name) was great and very friendly. Created conversation with all the bar patrons and extremely skilled. There was a flub-up with my entree order and the manager on shift noticed my demeanor as I am not one to complain being a fellow industry working and fixed it without hesitation. Filet Mignon was amazing, melts in your mouth, also got the broccolini side which had a umami marinade on it. Definitely worth trying. They have a great happy hour for cocktails and food. Got the shrimp cocktail and salty bear off of the HH menu. No complaints whatsoever. Place is absolutely beautiful. Wishing them much success. read more

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A restaurant that displays Chicago perfection all around...from the moment you walk in, the ambiance is of a modern speakeasy vibe. Service is impeccable, the staffs knowledge of the food and drinks is beyond compare. The food is simply unmatched to anything around, to 8 and 9+ marble rated wagyu, to Iberico pork, scallops the size of hockey pucks, and flavors you've only tasted in your dreams. Make those dream flavors come true for you taste buds and make your reservation today (if you can get one). read more

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We sat at the bar for drinks. Martini and old fashioned by Stasch were perfect. He was an awesome bartender with great energy and solid recommendations. The ambiance is dark and romantic. Tartare was delicious. read more

Good service. Decor of the place is nice, sultry, and pristine. The food was executed well. I'd say the food was good for fine dining, but wasn't mind blowing. The rib eye was good. Porter house was just ok. Desserts were just ok, but still met the par of fine dining quality. read more

My husband and I visited Butcher & The Bear on a week night and we had a lovely experience. Ambience was cozy & romantic, great for a date night. I had a nice glass of red wine and we ordered the Caesar salad, meatballs, steak, salmon, vodka pasta, whipped potatoes and Mac&Cheese. We were very well served and taken care of. read more

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Food was good. Service was good. Value was average. Fantastic space and excellent bar.

Great tasting menu. The service was great very informative on menu options. A nice speakeasy type of vibes with a very comforting ambiance all around. read more

Outstanding and creative food. Excellent service and fun atmosphere. First visit but definitely won't be the last.

We walked here after the Cubs game and were starving. Immediately happy with the interior. Amazing food. Everything we ordered was so tasty. Started with oysters, then steak tar tar. Then moved on to a beet salad followed by scallops. Ending with a key lime cheesecake that was HUGE. Well worth the price. read more

The steak was great and the atmosphere was awesome. We were sat right away and service was top notch. Get the wagyu you'll thank me later

Amazing food and vibe! This steakhouse was so much better than most establishments downtown. Loved everything about it.

The atmosphere in the restaurant was amazing. You get that speakeasy Chicago vibes. The service was on point and the waiter had great recommendations. The bone in ribeye was amazing. read more

This restaurant was delicious! From the service, to the ambiance, and event the food! We ordered a steak and got a very good Biscoff dessert after. Highly recommend this spot! read more

Ambiance, food and service; all 5 stars. Very approachable space with a great vibe, from front to back. Bar area is very welcoming as is the dining area. Just the right amount of volume throughout. Not too noisy, but no sleepy. Menu is well thought out with great options for a variety of palates. We had the hamachi crudo, meatball, root vegetable salad, scallops, NY Strip and a variety of desserts. Not a single regret, and would not have changed a thing. The wine selection was superb, as were the cocktails. Olive oil martini was superior. Cant wait to go back! read more

We visited last night and loved it. Food, service, ambiance.... all great. We had Hamachi for appetizer, Wagyu board and Mac & Cheese as main and the food did not disappoint. So tasty. Will definitely be back. Great to have this option in Lincoln Park read more

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Steak tartare is outstanding! Bar service was even better. The staff was extremely accommodating. Highly recommend!

Amazing happy hour! Great drinks and good food options. The $20 caviar and chips is a great deal. The steak was also delicious. Will come back! read more

Absolutely incredible and HIGHLY recommend a visit! Ambience is upscale, but also cozy, boasting a fire place, candles and elegant table set ups. The waitstaff was incredibly friendly, attentive and made the experience very personal (ask for Wally to be your waiter - he's amazing)! All of their food is incredible, but as it is a steak house would have to recommend any of their steaks. We had the filet mignon which was perfectly done and very flavorful. read more

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The vibes are incredible. Super intimate, very Lincoln Park style. We felt very comfortable. The food is amazing! Great service! I rate it a 10/10 experience! read more

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The food here was AMAZING. I'm not a steak person and the steak melted in my mouth. Great food and service all around. Only thing to warn is getting the truffles on top of your meal is an extra $30 and they failed to warn us of the cost. The espresso martini could've also used some simple syrup, it was extremely bitter. read more

I had heard rumblings of this place's existence ever since it opened, and my roommate and I finally decided to give it the ol' college try this past weekend. The place looks innocuous from the curb, particularly when juxtaposed with the bright and rambunctious saloon that is the adjacent Over/Under Sports Bar. Upon my entry, I was immediately struck by how dark the interior was. While it took my eyes a few minutes to adjust, the lack of light created a chic ambiance and made me feel exceptionally fancy and important. Our reservation was for shortly after opening, which created a temporary sense of exclusivity, injecting even more fuel into my already-elevated ego. The service was outstanding. Our waiter was extremely attentive and personable. I was also impressed by his knowledge of the menu - he summarized each dish with machine-like efficiency. In fact, I was impressed by every staff member we interacted with throughout the night. The word "gentlemen" was thrown around like it was going out of style, and I heard "my pleasure" so many times that I was tempted to ask if they had any Chick-Fil-A Sauce. The undisputed highlight of the experience was the food itself. We started off with the charred octopus as our appetizer. The texture was perfect, and the horseradish cream created an incredibly rich flavor profile. For the main course, I had a filet and my associate had the New York strip. We're both men, so both steaks were ordered medium rare. Thanks largely to the kitchen's quality meats and radical sous vide technique, they were both cooked perfectly and tasted delicious. I would almost go as far as to say that my steak melted in my mouth, which, as any steak aficionado knows, is no small accomplishment. The whipped potatoes we ordered as our side were perhaps the best whipped potatoes I've ever had and complemented our chops wonderfully. All portion sizes were more than sufficient, but we both still had plenty of room left for dessert. We went with the 20K gold chocolate cake and the apple crostata. At this point, we both were in the quadruple clean plate club (including the side of potatoes), so the stakes were high. I am glad to say that we were able to finish both desserts with extreme prejudice. I am generally not the biggest chocolate guy, but the richness of the cake made it nearly irresistible. My lone regret is not ordering the bananas foster crepes, which, based on what I saw elsewhere in the dining area, are cooked up table-side. The entire experience was absolutely wonderful, and I can confidently say that I will be back. read more

Good food but the service is lacking for the price point. Have to basically wait around for one server for one entire area

Food was amazing - must try veal meatballs, sea salad, steak , mashed potatoes and carrot cake! Veal meatball was so soft. Steak was perfectly cooked and cut like butter! Sophisticated ambiance. Staff were kind and knowledgeable. Patrick and Andrew were the best! read more

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I recently visited this steakhouse. It is a small place with one server for the entire area. The lighting is very low. The food is good. I went with a group of friends and we all ordered something different and there were no complaints. The food comes out slowly which allows you to converse and talk with friends. read more

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Everything was so great tonight. The service from Rachel B was awesome. She had great recommendations for drinks and food. I am definitely coming back to try the Mac and cheese next time! read more

Phenomenal food, service and drinks. The waiters were very attentive and knowledgeable. I can't say enough great things about the food.