We went out to brunch on Mother's Day. Crazy, right? Holiday meals out are so often frustrating and disappointing due to crowds and expectations. But not always. We went to Hawksmoor for their traditional English Sunday roast and it was near perfect. Welcoming hostesses provided a lovely small bouquet for Mom and a prompt seating in the beautiful restaurant. We started with a round of cocktails and a delicious starter of cold smoked salmon, Guinness bread, and an herbed cream cheese. The salmon was delicately prepared with a whisper of smoke and paired beautifully with the earthy, slightly sweet thin slices of Guinness bread. I had a "Sub Zero Martini" that was served like a tall. elegant shot. So good. I had to force myself to not bang it down and demand another. Instead I sipped it like Sean Connery and nibbled on the iced ramekin garnish of spicy, thinly sliced chili and carrot. A thrilling cocktail. The Sunday Roast arrived as one large gorgeous platter of decadence for sharing. Perfectly cooked sliced rib roast served with a rich, savory sausage and beef marrow stuffing. Think of the best stuffing you've ever had on Thanksgiving winning the lottery. In a word: rich. Speaking of which, the meal is served with a small cast iron dish with thick sweet smokey bacon and small pitchers of different sauces/gravies. But I think what made this all come together into something fantastic are the humble role players of roasted cabbage, parsnips, and carrots. Usually these vegetables in a roast meal turn into a forgettable mush, at least when I'm cooking, but each veg was cooked perfectly and still retained its characteristic special flavor and texture. Hawksmoor really put out a fantastic meal for us with great style and warmth...and with a packed house Mother's Day lunch crowd. I was floored and can't wait to go back. It's a vibe. PS- Our shared sticky toffee dessert is now my death-row last request. At least there I won't have to share it! read more

Excellent service and happy hour deals! I really enjoyed my time here and the staff made me feel special :)

We celebrated my dad's 70th birthday and Tiara (our server) was amazing!!! The entire staff was amazing. I am coming back!!!

Hawksmoor is always one that I'll return to. Amazing service every single time. I've celebrated many occasions here and come in just because. The staff really make you feel special every time. The food and energy never disappoint! read more

I moved to Chicago about 2 months ago and this was easily the best meal I've had. The steak was perfectly cooked, the vibe was incredible, and our server Elena was so kind and helpful!! read more

This steak house was recommended by a Chicago native so I set up a reservation. We started with a whiskey special (with ginger and lemongrass) and their take on a Shirley temple (with hints of ginger and lemon). On a Sunday night, the steak options were limited by some sell outs but I don't feel I missed out on anything. The server Julian was very attentive and informative. We opted for a 14 oz rib eye with garlic shrimp, creamed spinach, and sourdough and it was perfect for my party of two. The steak was well cooked, the spinach was herbaceous and flavorful, and the shrimp were massive. I especially loved dipping the sourdough in the buttery shrimp sauce. Although we didn't have room for dessert, we received complimentary cookies to cap off the meal. I would highly recommend this spot for a date night or group dinner as the vibe was intimate and elevated, without being too formal. And there are plenty of other options to try on the menu. I will definitely be back the next time I'm in Chicago. read more

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This place is wonderful. The space is amazing and full of history; they have decorated it well and made it supremely comfortable. The staff is unparalleled: Jacob at the bar, Martin and Pedro as managers - they were very attentive and Martin even took us on a short tour of the property. Food was delicious! Highly recommend. We will be back. read more

Blake was amazing and the food was great! I recommend the scallops and steak frites. Loved the espresso martini as well!

Great food and excellent service! Great presentation of the Châteaubriand and sides! Thank you so much, Blake!

Berto was an incredible server! We had a large party for a friend's birthday and he had fantastic recommendations and was very accommodating. Food was great - we will definitely be back! read more

This was my first visit to Hawksmoor--and it will definitely not be my last. I came in for the happy hour menu as a test run; it's an upscale steakhouse, and before diving deep into the full menu, I wanted to see if it was worth the splurge. Spoiler: it absolutely is. Let's start with the cocktails. I had three (don't judge), and each one was more delicious than the last. First up: the Pete Dandy. At first sip, we thought it was just a really good ginger beer... until it hit me and I had to ask, "Is there alcohol in this?" Yes, ma'am, and it was gloriously smooth. Bright, refreshing, gingery with a subtle peppery kick--did I mention it was delicious? Next was the margarita--good, but I asked for light ice and it came with a bit too much, so it got a little watered down. That's the only thing keeping this from being a straight 5-star happy hour. Then came the Amaretto cocktail. Sweet. Smooth. Balanced. Absolutely perfect. I'm not a cocktail person normally, but I couldn't resist trying the next and the next. Now for the food. I tried both the raw oysters and the bone marrow oyster. I'm not an oyster girl, but I gave them a shot. The raw one was just too large and briny for me--oyster lovers might swoon, but it wasn't for me. The bone marrow oyster, though? Succulent, buttery (thanks to that marrow), warm, and steamed to perfection. Still wouldn't order it again personally, but for those who love oysters, this is your moment. Then... came the steak. I wasn't planning on it, but the vibe, the drinks, and the good company convinced me. I went with a medium-rare dry-aged ribeye, and it was perfection. Just enough funk to let you know it's been aged, but not overwhelming. Tender, flavorful, and only a couple tiny gristly bits--exactly what you'd expect and want from a ribeye. And now... the star of the show: the beef fat fries. These fries are a religious experience. Crispy, rich, perfectly seasoned--I'd come back just for these any day of the week. Monday through Sunday. Twice on Saturday. We were too full for dessert, but from the ambience (warm lighting, elegant but comfortable), to the host's charming British accent, to our joyful, respectful, and attentive waiter, Hawksmoor blew me away. Standing ovation. With an encore. Congrats, Hawksmoor--you've got a fan for life. read more

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Service was impeccable. I've visited twice within a month for their happy hour menu & got the same server. He's the best at introducing the menu & making wonderful suggestions. I love that he knew their drink menu like the back of his hand. Food was absolutely delicious. We thought that we didn't order enough & boy were we wrong. Would definitely go back! read more

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Paul the waiter was amazing! Definitely recommend and need to give the bacon a try. Ambiance was not too loud and just lively enough. This was great! read more

Whenever I hear about a new steakhouse coming to Chicago, I do my best to make a reservation quick. Hawksmoor opened June 2024, and I was able to snag a reservation via OpenTable in July with no problem. I was seated promptly upon arrival; as I walked thru the dining floor, I noticed it is a decent size but doesn't get too loud which I like. I started off with the potted beef with bacon, which is like a pastry you can top with onion gravy/meat. Pretty cool to try if you like savory dishes. After that I went straight to the real deal -their 14oz strip steak, and I paired it with mashed potatoes and sauteed spinach. The steak was solid; the potatoes weren't bad but i didn't care much for the spinach. The portion sizes were a tad small (albeit filling) and the price was in line for what you'd expect at a Chicago steakhouse ($125/person before tax, tip and alcohol.) And I forgot to mention - my favorite part about dining here was the service. My server was very attentive, and even the people who brought out the various dishes were friendly and anxious to see what I thought about the dishes. Overall this place is a win and I'd love to revisit in the future read more

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A brand new steakhouse to add to the ranks in the city! This one originates in the UK with locations in NYC. A very large three floor space. With most of the main dining on the ground floor. The other floors include spaces for group dining and venue space. Love the warm decor, think classic wood from a pub meets art deco gold. Also, keep an eye on the leather menu booklets that are designed to feature Chicago. You can tell they own thirteen locations as it is very professionally ran across the board. On labor day weekend they weren't too busy so it looks like the word is still getting out. The menu certainly has some British influences from the fries that are listed as "chips" to the sticky toffee pudding desert which was delicious. We also got the generously large fried shrimp with delicious jalepeno tartar sauce. For mains it was of course the charcoal grilled and sustainability sourced steak. They held up very well to the local competition. Cocktail selection and taste were ok for my preferences. Overall a very good steakhouse option located in River North! read more

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I come here often, and everything here is very delicious. My favorites are the oysters and happy hour steak + fries. The service is always so thoughtful, from the front of house to the bar. Shout out to Blake and Jacob, and everyone else. I'm very lucky to have this spot in my neighborhood! read more

Incredible food. I'll be dreaming of the Vietnamese oysters, beet salad, and steak tartare for months. The only thing that exceeded those incredible flavors was Alex's service. Unbelievable. Kind, knowledgeable, and punctual to our needs. Thanks so much to him for making our night!​ read more

Great atmosphere and cozy vibe, knowledgeable and helpful staff and food was delicious!! Highly recommend! read more

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My favorite place to grab a martini. Pedro and Jakob made my experience! The food was phenomenal

Pedro and Tori were amazing! Very helpful managers, and we had a great time talking wine with Derrick! Super helpful with wine and a great personalit, great spot, looking forward to a good time, Hawksmoor is the spot. read more

Excellent. Great vibe. Fantastic food and service. Steak prepared to perfection. Even a simple Boston lettuce salad was fantastic. Bone marrow gravy on the Yorkshire Pudding is a must. Humberto is an excellent server. read more

Everything about Hawksmoor is wonderful. Highly recommend coming for happy hour (5-6pm everyday) and getting the burger for $21 or the burger with fries and ginger drink for $40. It's a huge burger and very filling. The atmosphere and service is also wonderful. read more

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The restaurant is beautiful and the service is phenomena! everyone is so kind and attentive. The Sunday roast was delicious but the desserts are to die for! We had the toffee pudding and it was so moist and fresh. It just melts in your mouth. read more

We ate here recently on a Saturday night. Really enjoyed the experience. Cocktails were good but they are batched, and the menu hides the ball here. I would recommend ordering them a la carte and you'll save a buck or two. The Manhattan combines bourbon and rye, and is excellent. But the custom made Vieux Carre is even better. We'll get back to that. Wine list was good, but pricey. We ordered a St Joseph from Chave, which was excellent. We were eating in the basement, and it was a lovely, high ceilinged room with dark, wood heavy decor. I particularly loved their four top tables, which were round and somehow combined roominess with intimacy. They were gorgeously constructed of solid wood with cherry (I think) finish. The chairs were luxuriously upholstered, and service was expert and attentive. The shrimp cocktail came with an outstanding chili crunch cocktail sauce. It had an elegant spicy complexity that lingered over your tongue, more caressing and luxurious than the usual one-two punch to the sinuses delivered by horseradish. Highly recommend. For dinner we split a 14 oz Chateaubriand with mushrooms Diane and mac and cheese. We did not order the fries but we wish we did, they looked great. The mushrooms and mac were both delicious appetizers, the mushrooms in particular had decadent flavor. For the steak itself, it was fine, but not astounding. I don't particularly care for the current trend of charcoal grilling because the outside turns burnt and unpleasantly gritty. Such was the case here. The flip side is that with a larger cut of beef, there is more interior meat which would be tender. The chateaubriand was decent, but they recommended a medium rare temp. I thought that was overdoing it; I would have preferred rare. However the meal did end on a high note as Desserts were AMAZING. I got the Peanut Butter Louis and Kelly got the Plate of Tributes, which are the most delicious rolos you've ever had. The PBL is a decadent peanut butter and caramel chocolate covered candy bar with a dollop of ice cream - peanut butter, I believe, but my memory is overwhelmed by its deliciousness. Two of the finest desserts I have ever had. We ended our night with a Vieux Carre and a Last Word, and our bartender was so excited by our Old School classics order he brought the drinks out himself to congratulate us. We had a fun time, we'll be back. read more

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We are huge Hawksmoor fans since they first opened in Shoreditch in London. We've been enjoying Hawksmoor steaks for more than 13 years and when we learned they opened in Chicago we were excited to try and were not disappointed. Same great steaks and sides, fantastic cocktails, and excellent service. Thanks for a great steak dinner! read more

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Food , wine and dessert was amazing ! Great ambiance and great service. highly recommend the chocolate Mille-feuille

The food was exceptional, with high-quality ingredients and every dish cooked to perfection. The service was friendly, attentive, and professional, making us feel welcome from start to finish. The pastry selection deserves a special mention--it was absolutely incredible, with beautifully crafted desserts that tasted just as amazing as they looked. Everything exceeded my expectations. I highly recommend Hawksmoor and will definitely be coming back! read more

The food was amazing. The service was top notch. And the ambiance was very laid back comfortable!! Would highly recommend. The waiter brought us some baked scallops that were by far, probably the best scallops I've ever had!!! The bone marrow gravy was extremely good. Steak was done just right and melted in my mouth. Cannot for the life of me remember our servers name but, he went above and beyond to make our experience the best he could make it. Will definitely be returning!! read more

Great food. Great atmosphere. Awesome spot. Excellent service. Great service. Will be back.

On my first trip to London, I found my way to Hawksmoor Seven Dials on a quiet side street in Covent Garden. I had an amazing steak dinner so I was very excited to hear that Hawksmoor would be opening in Chicago. I stopped by for a Sunday Roast and it felt like I was on holiday again. The roast came with dry-aged beef, roast potatoes, a massive Yorkshire pudding, buttered cabbage, roasted garlic and a bone marrow stuffing. I also ordered the Hawksmoor stuffing which paired perfectly. The roast was such a big portion that I had enough leftovers for a second meal. read more

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Incredible Bloody Mary and wine selection. Loved the Salt and Pepper Vesper too. Roast was 10/10.

I've been to Hawksmoor twice and will be back again. The menu is more diverse & interesting than most steakhouses (eg steelhead tartare, bone marrow gravy, Carolina pork belly, etc). The atmosphere is welcoming with a bit of sex appeal. Service is wonderful. And they have my favorite dessert in Chicago, the Peanut Butter Louis. It's an absolute show stopper. read more

The ambiance is really nice. Puts me in the mind frame of London. The service was phenomenal. We went to celebrate a friend's birthday, however the food was mid. The prices weren't bad either. The food wasn't bad but it wasn't the best. read more

We went at 5pm, their Happy Hour which had great drink and appetizer options as well as steak fries for $25. We ordered a platter of the $2 per oysters for an appetizer and the steak fries. The food was very good. The steak was made to our requeted medium rare and very flavorful. We sat in the bar area, plenty of tables, and really enjoyed the ambiance. We will be back read more

My husband and I attended happy hour at Hawksmoor. Very sexy ambiance upstairs. They host daily happy hour from 5-6pm at the bar. They offer smaller portions of their meals for bites and select cocktails. We started with the fried oysters with amazing sauce on top. The oysters on the half shell were super fresh and I really liked the mignonette sauce. The espresso martini was well made and my husband enjoyed his old fashioned. My next drink was a gin martini with a twist. I haven't been doing martinis lately, but this one was very mild which I preferred. Their notorious beef burger was layered with perfect flavor across the board. The streak frites had such a tasty outside crisp and the fries were so fluffy inside. I had to end the night with my favorite drink in River north, the reformed porn star. You won't find a clearer, more delicious, complex, smooth and slightly sweet drink; you gotta check it out. Service was great and we were well taken care of! read more

Great food, however, we were sat next to a truly obnoxious individual with a huge LED light, having a full-on photo shoot throughout the meal. read more

absolutely wonderful experience! The food was spectacular made even better by the phenomenal service from Alex. Cannot recommend enough (and be sure to get the sticky toffee pudding!) read more

Truly an amazing experience. Top notch atmosphere, drinks, and food. Martin was incredible as were the entire service staff.

I'm struggling with my review. The food was very good but the PR was selling a white tablecloth restaurant. This is a British Pub with white tablecloth prices. This is a steakhouse. There are minimal other foods. One fish, one chicken, etc. The meat was very good! I brought my own wine and the corkage fee was $50, but my wine was much more. One of our friends had 2 glasses of Sancerre for $80! Watch the prices! What was great was the service and the food. We had wonderful oysters from Island Creek in Massachusetts and perfectly shucked. The charcoal roasted scallops were fantastic. The beet salad was also delicious. 3 of us shared the 24 oz chateaubriand was tender but lukewarm. Our other friend had the Monk fish, which was the only fish choice, but very good. The sides were good but small. Creamed spinach and the macaroni and cheese were good, but the beef dripping fries were so so. My ending message is it's a meat pub, but very good meat! read more

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Sunday Roast Lunch was mouth watering. Our server, Rico, was quite knowledgeable about the menu and very attentive to our table. We often come here for their happy hour and loved the vibe of their Sunday features. read more

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