Quite a surprise to find this little steak house next door to hotel. So many great steakhouses in Chicago and so my mediocre too. Steak here was typical upscale Chicago, I had bone-in filet and veal chop ordered by my friend, both superb and properly prepared. Sides of asparagus, broccoli, and baked potato all perfect. Bread selection unsurpassed. Great steakhouses keep it simple, service, ambiance, and perfect steak and sides.... I'll be back when staying at Hilton next door. read more

I know, a visitor visiting a steakhouse is a touristy thing. But I decided to go here since it felt a little more local and one of my superiors approved as well, since I wanted to treat myself on my last night in Chicago. I made a reservation at 9:30, went on a run around Lake Michigan and the Magnificent Mile, went back to the hotel, cleaned up and walked over. I was seated promptly and mulled over my options over a negroni. I settled on a petite cut and a baked potato. While my steak was being cooked, I enjoyed the basket of bread that was brought to me and I struck up a conversation with a mom and her son from Michigan. I also noticed their drink menu is on an iPad, something I've haven't seen in the Bay Area... yet. Eventually I got my steak(without any butter or topping) and my potato was prepared tableside, loaded of course. The steak itself was one of the best I've had - it was cooked the rare side of medium-rare. It wasn't one of the richer cuts like a rib eye, but it was so flavorful I took my time to enjoy it, eating my potato and soaking up the juices with bread in between bites. I was warned the portions are big, and I ordered accordingly. Now, if I was on a date or had a partner with me, I might have done things differently. The service was attentive, and a little old-fashioned dare I say, my waiter checked back with me, cleared my table, made sure my water was topped off and we chatted about California(I'm sure walking in with an Oaklandish hoodie on also tipped off I wasn't a local). Rosebud does have a 1920s-1940s feel to it, the type of place you would make a deal or proposition over dinner. After my tab was settled, I took a last stroll of Chicago before my flight back in the afternoon. Not a bad ending to a work/play trip I say. read more

i got the ribeye. it was freaking good. i like how they give you the bone and bone marrow....i've never had bone marrow, so i'm not sure what it's really supposed to be like. is it supposed to taste like fat and look like oily snot? if so, then it was spot-on. the steak was cooked to perfection, and was a good size. when i visited Argentina, we starting joking about getting the "meat sweats" in reference to one's body working overtime trying to digest the huge bolus of meat. i got a flashback of that this evening. the mixed salad was good, although it would have been nice to be warned about the jalapeno in there. i always like to balance out my meal with some greens...it's a Californian thing, right? ummm, let's talk about the tater tots....truffle oil and parmesan. crispy and freaking tasty. so, so good. that homeless guy that i gave my leftovers to was pretty stoked, i'm sure. the white chocolate coconut cake was good too. wow, i just realized how much food i ate....oink. read more

I hate to have to write a negative review, but here goes. We had our second group dinner at Rosebud Steakhouse last night last night. We were a party of 8, and were seated at a round table at the end of the bar near the waiters station. The table was obviously more suited to a party of 6- the host even apologized for the tight quarters. Good thing we all like each others company, because we were all very cozy. Because the table was located near the end of the bar, my husband, who had the misfortune of sitting directly with his back to the bar was constantly being jostled by patrons and servers- not terribly relaxing. Our food was very good, mostly. But, my caesar salad & beer were missing in action (along with our server) and didn't appear until my husband went to the host to get some attention. After bringing the wrong salad and several assurances that my beer and salad "would be out shortly", it finally showed up as everyone else at our table finished their appetizers- just how long does it take to pull a draught beer and dish up a simple caesar salad? I rushed through my salad because I could envision everyone's entrees sitting under heat lamps in the kitchen. Entrees and sides all arrived and were enjoyed by all, except my poor husband, whose lamb chops were served so rare as to be raw and inedible near the bone. The second bottle of wine was unceremoniously plunked down on the table and we were left to pour for ourselves. We ordered coffees and my husband (it was not his night, apparently) ordered a piece of chocolate cake to be shared. It never showed up, everyone finished their coffees, we resigned ourselves to no cake and just wanted to get the check so we could catch our train- the host eventually showed up with several desserts "on the house". Far, far too late- we declined the offered sweets and requested just the check. Of course, being a large party our tip was included- too bad as it was given grudgingly. read more

The burger is the best in the city and has been since the restaurant first opened. As trendy as burger places are right now (Kuma's, Epic, M, etc), nothing quite lives up to Rosebud's. Yes, it is a bit intimidating when you first walk in, it's kind of swanky looking. You might feel out of place for just a burger, but if you eat at the bar, its more relaxed and you would probably get service more quickly then waiting for a table on a busy night. To be quite honest, I've never had their steaks, but if the quality is anything like the burger, it would be amazing. The burger patty is tender and juicy. It tastes how a real burger should taste. Its neither flat or overly pillow-y, its just right. It comes on a delicious pretzel roll and the normal toppings- lettuce, onion, tomato, and pickle, which are hearty. The fries are a perfect match. They are thin and crispy on the outside, but chewy in the middle. A perfect balance of burger and fries. I don't walk away feeling like I just ate a vat of grease, but I feel like I ate a substantial meal. Fresh, quality ingredients and outstanding service is what you are paying for, so it is a little bit more for a burger here. I never felt any of the staff was pretentious at all, in fact, they've always been quite friendly. I try to keep an open mind about finding good burgers in the city, but standards are set very high with Rosebud. read more

This is a very good, old style Chicago steakhouse. A worthwhile spot to checkout and conveniently located near the Drake. My favorite is the bone-in rib eye steak, medium rare. Their crab cakes are delicious , just moist enough and so full of crab / flavorful. Also try their steak tartar. The service is outstanding. read more

I am not one for writing reviews but the steak and pasta were outstanding. In fact the Bolognese pasta tastes like my late Aunts - fantastic. The staff is great , the noise level average. Highly recommended. read more

Amazing old school service, amazing food, and a great place for a special night....I will say that we went on a Tuesday night so maybe we didn't have to deal with the same situation that many weekend diners do, but it was a fantastic evening that will be remembered read more

Robbie, the bartender, was awesome. Great food suggestions and knows how to pour a drink. Great little spot in a congested area. I'll look forward to the next trip to Chicago and Rosebud. read more

The best steak I've ever had. Eric the waiter was a professional. Fantastic food and ambiance.

If your looking for a high end steak house you found it. Service is top notch! Food is amazing and steaks are perfect. For a anniversary or special dinner this is the place for sure salads are amazing, bread basket amazing and food all around I believe is the best of all the rosebud locations this is the best. read more

It was a Sunday evening and the restaurant was empty. We ordered sea bass and prime rib. The sea bass tasted fishy like it had been around for several days. The prime rib was an end piece and over done. When the waiter asked about the meal I mentioned the sea bass and he indicated he'd talk to his manager and see what he could do. Their solution was a "free dessert" YAY! Honestly, this kind of dining experience is a waste. I've dined in the best restaurants throughout the world and frankly am disappointed in the overpriced and under-delivered meal I experienced at Rosebud. Will not go back. It is a great place if you have no palate and like to mindlessly spend money. read more

This might be one of the best steakhouses i've ever been too. The steak was delicious, but what I really enjoy are their unique sides. They have great macaroni and cheese, jalapeno potatoes, and creamed spinach. Definitely worth going to if you've tried other steak houses in Chicago. read more

Great food and even better service! Brandon is the man, ask for him by name! The steaks were perfect, and the MAC and Cheese is award winning! read more

Had reservations at 8:00, wanted a steak house and this was one we haven't been to yet-We got seated right away and the people at the reception area were very nice- Inside it's a bit small, waiters will bump into your chair a couple times...It's got that low light, somewhat trendy music playing in the background and the roar of the patrons...a traditional Chicago steakhouse feel- FOOD: I got the Shrimp De Jonghe, which was very good but enough for 2 people, so a lot got wasted-What made it good was the clam butter they use with the bread crumbs, such a rich flavor, now this was a special so I don't know how often this is on the menu, oh and these were prawns-Husband had the petite filet with gorgonzola, this wasn't a crust it was actual gorgonzola cheese on top, so if you like intense flavor you'll like this- No dessert b/c I was stuffed, too bad b/c the Chocolate Peanut Butter Cheesecake was calling my name-I would eat here again for sure, but for big parties you will be close for comfort- read more

The hype surrounding this hamburger is well-deserved. I've had other items at Rosebud and they're good, but the piece-de-resistance is without a doubt the Hamburger. I mean, a pretzel bun - ingenious! The sides here are also top notch - garlic mashed potatoes, and the french fries are addictive. Major points for the bread basket and the butter has this certain sweetness to it. A. Ma. Zing. I prefer to sit at the bar - they even put down a big napkin tablecloth for you - so that I don't feel bad about rolling in in jeans. The only downside is then you don't get the bread basket. Good wine list too. NB - they raised the prices around New Year's. Still well worth the $12, but not quite the bargain it once was. read more

Standard fare -- calamari, Tuna sashimi was well presented but small portion. Fried chicken and lamb chops were delicious!

My wife had a deposition in Chicago over the weekend and I went along for the ride. We were put up in the Drake Hotel, which was pretty kewl of the firm. Anyways she called down to make reservations at one of the restaurants, but they didn't have anything available till late and we didn't want to wait. We went down and had a few drinks at the lounge or court or whatever they called it, and the bartender said there was a steakhouse a few address down Walton. So off we went. Rosebud's looks like a pretty classy family restaurant. My wife felt a bit cramped but I didn't mind. I ordered a new york stripe and my wife had the prime rib. We had seen that the table next to us had ordered the mac & cheese and it looked and smelt freakin awesome. We order the mac & cheese and the asparagus. Which I forgot to say is served Alla cart. The steak was really good came with some butter on top, which I'm not a big fan of. My wife said her prime rib was some of the best she's had in a while. The Mac & Cheese stole the show though. We don't usually get dessert but we ordered the Tiramisu, it turned out to be very good you could really taste the coffee. The wait staff was very nice the guy that served us was very funny and even took our picture. Overall a really nice place, we really enjoyed our meal. We ended up taking alot of food back to the hotel. On another note my wife told a partner about this place on Monday, and how good it was. His response was "Which Rosebud are we talking about here?" Evidently this place is a chain restaurant, but it was really good and I recommend it. read more

Worst steak I had in a long time.... steak came out cold... when I ask them to reheat it they took it back and burnt the crap out of it. I only ate half of my $60.00 steak because I got tired of the burnt taste in my mouth. Service was also bad. Didnt give me any discount on the order. Simply the worst steak house I have ever been too. I would rather go to dennys and eat their steak... read more

Phenomenal!!! I loved every ounce of my 15 oz New York strip cooked to perfection. The steak fries amazing. The eggplant excellent and the concoction called jalapeño hash browns...yes please. The service was impeccable as well. The kind of service that put Chicago on the map. Great night, great bartender, great food!!! read more

We went to Rosebud for Christmas and the service and food was outstanding. We made reservations on Open table, very easy and we got parking through Spot hero $15.00 to valet 1/2 block walk. When we arrived we were seated right away and our server was waiting. My husband ordered the shank lamb (cooked to perfection) and I ordered the Rib eye (also cooked to perfection). Sides Macaroni and cheese Colossal baked potato Absolutely Delicious! I was thinking what occasion is coming up so we can go back soon. read more

Best steak I've had in Chicago, but someone should have warned me that it's an old boys club. I was early meeting my party, and sat at the bar alone to wait. As a young woman I felt...well, I felt like the men around me might think I was a hooker. I might note that I felt this way DESPITE the conservative tweed slacks and cashmere sweater I was sporting. It was an...interesting feeling. Unless I'm with my parents, I won't go back for another 20 years or so - until I fit the age demographic. That's a long time to wait for the best steak in town, though. We'll see if I last. read more

aww yelpers, you let me down on this one! Ihad passed this location for years and I had always wanted to try it. The BF and I have had a busy week with the family so we had a free (and quiet night) to ourselves. We decided to splurge on date night and since he likes steak I wanted to surprise him with reservations at RB. (plus: made resv on Open Table and got the time I wanted) Dinner started out welll, nice small intimate table for two tucked in the corner of the restaurant, bread basket with honey butter-yum! who would have thought?? the remainder of the meal was uninspiring Cobb Salad-large enough to split for two, it tasted more like coleslaw with the shredded lettuce, beets, carrots, hearts of palm and chick peas and vinagrette dressing Lobster Bisque was overly salted Creamed spinach had a large amount of bacon which was overwheming to the dish Mac and Cheese-I have had better chedder cheese and since they bake it to finish it off, the top was dry Chicago Style Bone in Ribeye- although the steak was cooked to our exact request, my BF and I agree that we have had better flavored steaks Very disappointed, service was attentive in the beginning of the meal and tapered off. read more

This place has been voted #1 by the Tribune and there's no doubt why. Their huge burger is so delicious, you'll want to eat it again and again. The pretzel roll bun tastes perfect with their juicy beef, tomatoes, and pickles. Add some melted cheese, and you're in heaven! read more

Wow! What a great experience. I dropped in on a busy Saturday night, half expecting that there would be no room for me based on reviews. The place was packed, but they found room for me at the bar where I received *excellent* service from Stephane and Paul. Let me say- Stephanie is a delight and deserves to be tipped handsomely! I ordered the Pepper Pork Chop and Smashed potatoes- both were cooked to perfection and served piping hot. Seriously, I can't recommend this place enough- worth the trip from California. read more

Without a doubt this place has artery-clogging food but it's SO DAMN GOOD. Seriously, it's awesome. The steaks are absolutely huge, the burgers are fantastic and the service is top notch. The only real downside is that recommendations are really required and it's a little cozy and intimate so if you're claustrophobic, this might not be for you. read more

I have to say that we visit Chicago numerous times per year. And we always seem to gravitate to the same meat lovers' oases: Joe's, and Fogo De Chao. Those are our faves and we have been going back for several years. Been to Morton's, Texas De Brasil and Ruth's Chris (oh yeah - they're good), been to Gibson's and Brazzaz (next tier down, IMO), but Joe's and Fogo were tops for us. No doubt we'll return to these haunts. At least they were our faves until we stumbled upon Rosebud Steakhouse. We had been to Rosebud on Rush several times (which is awesome for Italian). But we found the steakhouse serendipitously because we were staying across the street at the Residence Inn (Marriott points). Wow! This place is awesome. We ate here three times in three days (one lunch and two dinners). We cancelled reservations at Joe's and fogo to eat there! Bone in Prime steaks, unbelievable apps (try the crab bites or wings), unique sides (how about King Crab or Lobster mac and cheese), the chopped salad was amazing (even if it was too large for just two) and then top things off with a creme brulee flight (vanilla, cinnamon, and chocolate). It's all really top shelf. Now, you're gonna pay for this - the best is not cheap. But if you are familiar with Joe's/Morton's/Ruth's/Gibson's, etc, pay just a few bucks more and go to Rosebud Steakhouse. You will be impressed and your palate will thank you. Oops - almost forgot. They allegedly have the best burger in the city. We split one (it's huge) and I don't doubt that it is the best. Awesome 3/4 burger on a pretzel roll. Amazing. Bt it's 13 bucks on the week end - not 5 as other reviewers said. 13 bucks for maybe the best burger you ever had and big enough for two - not a bad deal. We sat at the bar each time where Travis and Mike took great care of us, including making wine and app suggestions. Props to them also. As far as the atmosphere - we went in after the Bears game in our jerseys and jeans - no issue there. It appeared to us that many of the patrons were locals, not the gold diggers and "escorts" you see at our usual stops. And yes, celebs stop in there too we were told. But overall think of it as an upscale neighborhood place. Your place. read more

Here in Chicago for a meeting and did not want to go far from my hotel and what a find this place is. Great service and better food! went 2 days in a row read more

Amazing. I had the wedge salad with skirt steak, Mac and cheese, truffle fries and Brussels sprouts and I have to say I have never been so full in my life! Everything was awesome. read more

One of my favorite restaurants around! This place takes dining to a whole new level. The food and service are extraordinary. Rosebud has yet to disappoint. I highly recommend this establishment for anyone seeking beautiful meal and a memorable experience. read more

love the atmosphere... My first visit here was amazing it was New Years Eve 2013, they did not disappoint. the food was delicious the wait staff was everything I expected. When I went back again last spring the service was just OK and it was not even a busy night. Food was good at (least the steak)I had a porterhouse but the sides which by the way of course are ala cart but meant to share, my potatoes where bad and our spinach was over cooked. Everything was not what I hyped it to be. It was my first official date with my now boyfriend and he enjoyed it for the most part but he has told me since that we have had better experience at other places. We go out quite often for date night and I dont want to give up on this place but I will remember that last experience but still keep an open mind when I go again since they really do have great steaks. I still hopeful I will get that full dining experience once again. read more

everyone my wife and I had was good, but it wasn't the greatness I expect from a nice steakhouse. jumbo shrimp - slightly fishy tasting, good but not great cauliflower - lacking the wow factor that I've experienced elsewhere prime rib - very good w/ horseradish sauce. read more

Went to the Rosebud Steakhouse on a Friday night with reservations while we were in town for the weekend. It was an easy walk from where we were staying in downtown so thought to give it a try. We're from Texas and experienced great steaks at high end restaurants before. We brought our 8 and 6 yr old and I can honestly say the Rosebud was a great experience. Kathryn was the perfect representative that obviously knew what she was doing. She was attentive but never obtrusive. She instinctively knew what we needed as parents for getting our kids situated with their meals so we could enjoy our own awesome steaks. We started with a couple Caesar salads that were very well made. Refreshing and well dressed. Anchovies on the side as we requested. The ribeyes were easily some of the best cuts of steak we've experienced. Cooked exactly to order and served promptly after the salads were finished. The kids shared the baby back ribs and they were tender and sauced perfectly. Can't say enough about the creamed corn either. Sooo tasty. I can't recommend this place enough. The decor is well appointed and the ambiance is perfect for a high end steak restaurant. I know an 8 and 6 yr old may not be great for a place like this but we got lucky that both were having "good days" and behaved well. No embarrassing moments for mom and dad and again Kathryn was awesome with them. Kudos to a restaurant that obviously has been doing it right for many years. Most definitely will return when we're in town again. read more

Yes!! This has been rated the best burger in Chicago and deservedly so. $13 gets you a monster sized juicy tasty burger that is no frills. No weird toppings or sauces. Just lettuce, tomato and cheese. High quality beef. Yummy pretzel bun. Homemade mustard on the side is fabulous. And a great varietal bread basket as well. btw this is a classy restaurant.. don't wear jeans and crummy shirts like we did. Will try the steaks next time. read more

The thing that sticks out in my mind from visiting here three times now is the waitstaff. Each time all of them where not just cordial and poilte, but engaging, funny, active and knew the best cuts, not just of the house, but of the day. After a few jokes about taking on a 2person porterhouse by my lonesome I backed off from the price. Instead I ordered an end cut of Prime rib. What I recieved was a steak that was about seven inches long, three inches deep and over two inches thick. Even after pairing away the fat and bone it was still beyond a doubt the largest steak I've ever seen. THe flavor was also spectacular and made exactly as I requested, pink inside and burn to crunchy on the outside. My eyes literally rolled into the back of my head at one particular bit where it was particularly succulent. I wish I could give a 4.5 rather than a straight 4, but so it is. Given the opportunity I'll try something else on the menu besides steaks and might readjust later - It's just that no matter how great this place is there are other places that I think are a touch better. My singular complaint was the last time I was there they screwed up my martini order. It was still a good martini, I just ordered a stirred with a twist, not a shaken with olives. Note: if you drive here you'll need to Valet - there's no parking for blocks. read more

After reading the raving reviews of this place my wife and I decided to go here for lunch and dinner - lunch for the burgers and dinner for the steak. LUNCH: First off, the burgers are probably the best I've ever had. Very juicy and the meat just crumbles apart in your mouth. The buns are also very good - not too much bread to fill you up. Pickle slices, mega tomato and HUGE slice of purple onion. The fries are very thin cut and will get cold quickly. I prefer the big steak fries myself. Lunch was great. DINNER: Our dinner experience was quite a bit different. We came in (without reservations) at at 5:00 on a Saturday night with the restaurant about 1/3 full. The college girl at the front asked us if we had reservations and when I said "no" she made it a point to let me know that they were very full but after looking over the tables managed to find us a table. I had the 10oz Ribeye and my wife had the rack of ribs. We were served a nice compliment of breads to nibble on while waiting and it had a nice variety of tasty breads along with a delicious whipped butter that had a taste of honey in it. Just before our meals came a bus boy took away my bread plate and knife. I remarked that I wasn't done yet but apparently he didn't hear me and I had to hijack a knife and plate from the table next to us. Our food came and the steak was good but far from great. The ribs were the same - OK but not great. The service was VERY attentive by our waitress but not by the bus boy. Both managers stopped over to check in with us. This is a nice place and I would come here for the burgers but for steaks and a younger atmosphere I would probably go to Ditka's a few blocks away. read more

We had a fantastic experience. Great food in generous portions. Great service with passion for the food. Great neighborhood feel and cozy vibe. The spinach salad with goat cheese and pecans was fresh and tasty, I had the "Fire Cracker Pork Chops" which were amazing with a sauce that I lapped up with some of the tasty bread that was offered. Our waiter said that the sauce can be added to other meats if we liked. Next time I might have it over the chicken. Can't wait to go back! read more

I was really suprised at this restaurant given the rave reviews and the prestige of the area. My steak was cooked incorrectly, the wine was subpar, and the creme brulee tasted like it was a day old and from the refrigerator. I was glad we had a gift certificate because it wouldn't even have been worth regular steakhouse prices... read more

Made reservation for my anniversary. Requested a more secluded table explaining why. Sat is in worst table in restaurant and most crowded. Waiter was rude entire night. Food average. One of those places that hold themselves over the customer. So many great restaurants in Chicago. This is not one of them read more

This place was the best dining experience I've EVER had. The food was incredible. Cooked to perfection. Even the bread basket was amazing. But the service was the best part. I've never experienced service that good in my entire life. Personable, genuine, there when you need them, and experts on the menu. If you don't eat here your missing out on something great. read more