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    RPM Steak

    4.2 (1.9k reviews)
    Ultra High-EndSteakhouses, Bars, Desserts
    Open 3:00 pm - 9:00 PM
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Ribeye
    Susan C.

    Both of our server Jen and Jason were sweet as pie. Checked on us constantly and are both very knowledgeable about the menu. The ambiance was nice I loved the little lamp they had on the table, very helpful when reading the menu. My steak was cooked perfectly so overall I had a great time.

    Wine Wednesday. $44/oz
    Dan D.

    RPM Steak lives up to the hype. The service was attentive and knowledgeable, making the experience feel special. The steaks were outstanding--perfectly cooked, flavorful, and worthy of one of Chicago's premier steakhouses. The sides were equally impressive and large enough to share, with every dish thoughtfully prepared. The "Duke" is such a unique cut that it is worth a try. The atmosphere strikes a balance between upscale and comfortable, making it ideal for a special occasion while still feeling relaxed. The cocktail and wine selections were excellent, and the staff offered knowledgeable recommendations. Be prepared for high-end steakhouse pricing, but if you're willing to splurge, the quality of the food, service, and overall experience makes it worthwhile. If you're looking for a top-tier steakhouse in Chicago, RPM Steak deserves a spot near the top of your list. Looking forward to coming back.

    Crystal Paloma
    Clara E.

    We spent our anniversary at RPM Steak and it was the right decision. The hostess staff were so friendly and welcoming and all the servers look very sharp. They personalized our menus and also gave us a full glass of champagne to toast. We ordered the table side steak tartare, a filet, Dover sole, bleu cheese whipped potatoes and the lemon meringue pie (to go). We also had several cocktails including the Supernova, Crystal Paloma, and About Last Night. Our server, Max, was informative and didn't hoover, which I always appreciate. Once we ordered, everything seemed to come to the table quickly and the food was delicious. I especially enjoyed watching one of the staff debone the sole table side. The fish was light and yet still hearty. The steak was cooked more medium rare than medium but it was still just right age the whipped potatoes were unique and delicious. My favorite was the tartare that was prepared table side and served with house made chps. The serving was quite large too. As a final gesture to celebrate, they also gave us some house made cotton candy which added to the whimsy of the evening. If you're feeling fancy or are having a celebration, I highly recommend this place.

    Center-Cut Filet*, Millionaire's Baked Potato, Spicy Broccolini
    Daezha B.

    RPM Steak was good! Reservations can easily be made via Open Table, so I reserved a dinner date in advance. However, upon arrival, we still ended up waiting about 20 minutes past our designated time. I attributed this to it being a busy Friday night. We skipped appetizers and went straight for entrees and sides. I ordered the center cut filet + garlic and rosemary butter with sides of Millionaire's potato and spicy broccolini. My steak was amazing! Very well prepared, flavorful, and the perfect "medium" temperature. It was quite honestly one of the best steaks I've ever had. The potato was huge and very savory; I enjoyed it. The broccolini was definitely a bit too spicy for me, but still tasty and perfectly steamed.

    Prosecco Supernova & RPM Spritz
    Amanda K.

    We went here for a special date night and to be fair, we were expecting a little better for service. We have been to many other high-end steakhouses, so the service here was not what we had expected at all. Our server did not seem attentive at all, gave only 1 check in, forgot to tell us the specials, and did not walk through the menus at all. We gave benefit of the doubt that perhaps the restaurant was just busy (we had reservations), but it did not seem like that was the case. The table next to us had a different server, and they were way more attentive, and giving recommendations based on what is popular. To us, it felt like the service was not worth the price we paid for at all (~$400). As former food service workers, we wanted to give some grace, but at the same time, it is hard for us to justify the level of service for a restaurant that is supposed to be very nice. However, the food was delicious. The NY Strip was a little tough to cut through, but it tasted great. The fries however, seemed like they were cold, and perhaps a little old since they had a soggy texture to it. Ambiance was beautiful. We had reservations, and we were seated in a half-circle booth. The lighting was good, and no complaints about the noise levels. Would I come here again? Most likely not, but it was an OK experience overall. Maybe we just expected a little more from a nice restaurant, but the service could have been significantly better based on our experience.

    Bernie Miller Chop
    Tray

    Dim lighting, great music, and comfy booths with a view make the vibes 9.5/10. Service was amazing, friendly, funny, and attentive. 9/10 The steak had perfect texture, crispy outside, medium rare inside, a little plain in flavor though. 8/10 King crab mac & cheese was rich and truffle-y with perfect crab texture. 8.5/10 Parmesan risotto was comforting and creamy with generous amount of black truffle but not the most exciting. 7.5/10 Parker house rolls were warm and soft, pretty simple. 6/10 Chocolate cake was rich and humongous, perfect dessert. 9/10 Cocktails were solid. Carajillo Picoso was like a smooth espresso martini, Monte Cassino was sweet and high quality. 8/10. Such a great date night spot with amazing ambiance if you love steak!

    RPM was a great experience from the waiter down to the atmosphere. The steak was amazing, the twice baked potatoe & Mac and cheese was bomb
    Dorleea P.

    Can't get enough of RPM. The service was good and can't go wrong with the decor and the ambiance.

    birthday desert.
    Jessica C.

    Had a great experience! The food was delicious, high quality, and definitely filling. Customer service is very important to me, and John truly stood out with how friendly, attentive, and welcoming he was throughout the entire visit. Especially today on my birthday, he went the extra mile to make me feel special and taken care of. Great food and even better service -- I'll definitely be back!

    Rhonda F.

    My last visit to RPM Steak was another winner. It was a bustling Saturday night, which made it great for people watching. Our server and his team were fantastic. They checked on us often and made our evening fun. We enjoyed salads, steaks, tuna, fries and mashed potatoes. Everything tasted delicious. Of course we finished our meal with made to order strawberry cotton candy.

    Wagyu Double Cheeseburger and Creekstone Filet
    Puneet S.

    I recently went for my birthday and I had heard nothing but great things about this place. We let them know in advance that we were there celebrating my birthday. We were greeted and sat down to a welcoming menu that read happy birthday. We had a wonderful waiter who greeted us and was very enthusiastic about us being there for a first time. I had mentioned that I had only been there to pick up the wonderful chocolate cake for takeout. He remembered that. We started with the pop over rolls and kale salad as well as I ordered the Zero Proof drink called Waitlist. First the drink: it was very refreshing and lightly sweetened with a nice sparkle. The rolls were crispy with an airy and flaky inside. Came with a wonderful seasoned butter appeared nicely with it, and the textures were all on point. The kill salad was nice and fresh. The dressing on it was a little tangy prepared nicely with the fresh mushrooms, and there was shredded cheese. I was slightly dusted over it. All the textures were great and the crispy onions also were nice. For the main course, we ordered the double Wagyu cheeseburger and the creek stone center cut fillet. The fillet was cooked medium well and it was phenomenal. For someone that doesn't eat steak as often it had a very nice taste and texture as well as we paired it with a truffle sauce. The Wagyu cheeseburger was amazing with a soft pillow bun and amazing garlic sauce, and crispy onions. The meat on the burger was very tasteful and not too thick which I loved. The fries that came with those were seasoned well. Next for the sides, we ordered hen of the mushrooms and the golden plate of the night was the Japanese sweet potatoes. The mushrooms had a nice flair to them and tasted very fresh she had seasoned. The Japanese potatoes were flesh fried and had a crispy texture on the outside had were soft and pull away on the inside, and there was a nice glazed sauce on it. Overall, the textures and sauce combinations worked so well in this dish. This is definitely a sleeper item for anyone to try. Last I was surprised with a happy birthday cotton candy, which was very whimsical and nice for celebrating a birthday and the waiter remembered about my favorite cake and was able to provide the 14k chocolate cake and that was such a wonderful end to an amazing dinner thank you RPM for allowing me to celebrate my birthday in the most amazing way. The waiter was Ray, amazing service. Please ask for him next time!

    Mary R.

    One of my top steakhouses !!!! Filet melts in your mouth!!!! They had a king crab Mac and cheese special- TO DIE FOR. Broccolini was good, nothing special. Plus they give free cotton candy!

    Tiffany H.

    This is a higher Inn restaurant in downtown Chicago that is limited. They seem very crowded and popular is best to probably Uber or valet. They have a daily cotton candy flavor, which is awesome for someone who has a sweet tooth. The burger was OK. The fries were extremely salty. My drinks were good set at the bar because there was literally no seats. Highly recommend you make a reservation there was nothing recommended or really outstanding about this place. Hope you enjoy!

    The Duke - (the butter, so yummy)
    Jeazette V.

    Wasn't sure about this place, but it's a must when in town. Eric our waiter was informative and so personable. Ask for him and you won't be disappointed. The service is top notch. We ordered the Japanese hamachi and it was like butter. Soft and tasty. Also started with the cucumber, corn, avocado salad, just the right amount of citrus. Hubby had the Duke and the meat melted in your mouth. I had the fillet 6 ounce it was yummy. We paired it with the blue cheese creamy mashed potatoes and the broccolini so happy. To end the evening we had the donuts lightly sugared and wow. Everything was so good. Would come back again. All I can say is WOW and WOW. Enjoyed the music in the background.

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    Everything was fantastic. Crab legs were superb. Service was excellent. My NY steak was cooked perfectly. Would go back in heartbeat.

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    Yummy steaks and chops with side dishes for every taste. Lots of celebs here with elegant atmosphere.

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    What is the purpose of the $50 deposit? What does it go towards? Is it added to the bill? Just curious! I am interested in this establishment for my birthday.

    To make sure you show up. They refund it when you arrive. I didn't like it but I guess I understand why...

    Is this steak house kid friendly, I have my anniversary coming up and I have 2 kids. 5 years old and 2.5 years old, don't have a place to leave them?

    Hi Mohammed, RPM Steak is child friendly. We look forward to welcoming you. Cheers!

    Do you still have beef from Creekstone farm in Arkansas?

    Hi Promee, We do feature a number of steaks from Creekstone in Arkansas. Our current selections can all be seen by visiting https://www.rpmrestaurants.com/rpm-steak-chicago/menus/. Cheers!

    What is the dress code?

    Causal. For example, I wore jeans and a polo shirt. Some patrons were very formal, others were business casual, the rest had jeans and a nice top. Hope that helps

    Has anyone dined in the greenhouses? How are the COVID procedures? Are they aired out in between reservations?

    Yes. Very few tables and those were seated every other table. There was ample ventilation.

    Are the burgers an option on the dinner menu? (As I am looking at the menus online I am only seeing it on the lunch menu)

    Yes and it is amazing!

    No views since 2018? Dress code?

    I actually reviewed RPM in December of 2019. Went there for a work holiday dinner and it was a spectacular experience. The decor, the service...the food all top notch. We were in nice jeans, sport coats or sweaters. I didn't feel underdressed at… 

    My boyfriend is a vegetarian,do they have alot of options for veggies besides mash potatoes?

    Yes! I went with a coworker that is vegetarian. He ordered the potatoes, Brussel sprouts and broccoli.

    This may be silly, but are the crab legs hot or cold? And how Spicy is the miso lobster?

    It's RPM you can have your crab legs chilled or warm. Miso wasn't spicy to me.

    Question regarding the dressy attire. How dressy or casual is it?

    They're not going to throw you out if you're too cas, but I would dress nice for this place.

    Friend asked if 14k is ok- says 24k is what's mandatorily used due to purity. Ppl were scared to eat bc google said not to under 23/24k, but I still ate it. To clarify, my Q is not if I'm gonna be ok, it's if i'm paying $14 to eat toxins?

    Nobody gets out of here alive so eat whatever you want. Death is a certain.

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    Yes, steak houses are expensive, but here, you get what you pay for. Check out the menu before…read moregoing there's a lot to choose from: seafood appetizers, different meats and cuts including a Wagyu tasting board. Our main server, Billy, and his team could not have been better; available when you needed them and out of the way when you didn't. When my wife mentioned to one of the team, she wanted wine with our entree, Billy was there 10 seconds later with two reds for her to taste. The focaccia with beef tallow was suggested by everyone, we thought it was nice, but nothing special. We split the beef cheeks for another appetizer and it was spectacular. We also split a Ceasar salad that was good. Both of us ordered the rib eye and a side of whipped potatoes. Both were phenomenal. Nice touch with offering the option for the kitchen to slice it for you. At this point, we were pretty full and got lemon sorbet (not too sour, not too sweet) crème brûlée gelato (good) and because it was our 39th anniversary, he brought us an "Italian donut " (sugar donut with vanilla ice cream) that was great. I noticed another table getting the biscoff cheese cake, and carrot cake. They looked great and were HUGE. Coffee came a little late but that's being picky. Complimentary lemon cello ended the evening with a nice touch. My wife said the service and food made this a wonderful experience and a memorable anniversary. I agree. The atmosphere is dark but romantic and the noise level isn't bad. I do have a HUGE COMPLAINT!! My wife's idiot husband (me) left the doggie bag with a good amount of steak and whipped potatoes on the table. We look forward to coming back with family and friends.

    First off, what you're getting for your money just doesn't gel…read more I dont mind paying an exuberant amount for food if the food matches the price but sadly it doesn't here.... The good: Salad was amazing with bits of nicely cooked pork belly mixed in and the salad dressing is to die for Focaccia bread was very good but nothing special but the bone tarrow butter was fantastic and carried this bread. Brussel sprouts were flavorful but greasy and overcooked... Beef cheek ragu noodle dish was heavy yet tasty.. Rib eye steak done medium rare was fatty and very very chewy so this was a complete fail, but seasoned very well...extra 10 bucks for some dipping sauce for the steak but worth getting to elevate the steak...Definitely don't do any steak under medium here... Lemon sorbet was the true winner of the night...Delicious without being too tart..... Overall like I said, not worth the $250 price tag before tip...._

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    Joe's Seafood in Chicago has an unusual amount of personal history for me. It opened as a…read morepartnership between Miami Beach's iconic Joe's Stone Crab and Lettuce Entertain You, bringing South Florida to Grand and Rush. I first went when it was still a huge, buzzy Chicago spot, and one of my most memorable dinners came after my high school graduation in 2003. I even got a speeding ticket on Lake Shore Drive with my grandmother in the back seat on the way to dinner, which still makes me laugh. Chicago was an especially fun place for Joe's to arrive. Open outcry trading was still a force, and the wealth creation around it was wild: people who had dropped out of high school could become millionaires in their twenties, while math PhDs from the University of Chicago could make fortunes in the same ecosystem. It was a golden era for hustle culture, when commerce idolized Tony Montana in a way that today is more likely to idolize Jamie Dimon or David Solomon. Death Row and Bad Boy ruled the airwaves, while Michael, Shaq, Kobe, and Allen Iverson defined the NBA. Basketball was so dominant in Chicago culture during my coming of age that I still map other things, including restaurants, to NBA teams. Joe's felt like the Miami Heat coming to Chicago in much the same way Smith & Wollensky represented the New York Knicks: each brought a recognizable piece of its hometown culture into another major city. Joe's brought real South Florida sizzle to Chicago, and it landed at exactly the right moment. Going there felt like an occasion. Florida took longer for me to understand in full. My family has roots in the state going back decades, farther north along the Atlantic coast, and I didn't visit Miami until March 2007, when my sister started graduate school in Coral Gables. That trip began my love affair with Miami and helped me understand why the original Joe's was such an institution. A close family friend's father spent time around Miami in the 1960s and 1970s. He knew local fishermen who caught stone crabs, which gave me an appreciation for the older South Florida culture around the food, separate from Joe's own history. Another Joe's memory captures an entirely different moment. Looking through my OpenTable history, my July 31, 2008 reservation at Joe's in Chicago is the earliest reservation I can find at a restaurant that is still open today. I was 23, working at UBS, preparing to move to New York while the firm was already on fire from its mortgage losses, and Lehman would file for bankruptcy just weeks later. I was broke but wildly aspirational, dreaming about dinners at Balthazar, begging my way past the doors at Cain and Tenjune, hoping to drink for free, and trying to meet women comically far out of my league. Through all of those memories, the restaurant itself has been remarkably consistent. The stone crab claws are incredible, the seafood is excellent, and Joe's holds its own among Chicago's serious steakhouses. The room has traditionally felt a little more formal than Miami, with bow ties, polished service, and a darker old-school steakhouse rhythm, while still being genuinely welcoming. Finish with the key lime pie. Years later, my wife and I held our wedding reception at RPM Seafood, another Lettuce restaurant, then ate at the original Joe's during our honeymoon in Miami during COVID days later, which felt like a fitting circle back. In sheer range of venues, repeatability of quality and atmosphere, and consistency of hits, Lettuce is the gold standard in Chicago, with some of that same reach in Vegas and DC. I've been extraordinarily privileged in my exposure to hospitality, and I still repeatedly admire Rich Melman's model, taste, and execution, now carried forward by the next generation of the family. Joe's is a prime example: world-class, durable, unmistakably Chicago, and absolutely somewhere I want to return next time I'm in town with some dough to spend. While Joe's may not be French, this place still earns my highest marks: très bien!

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