Dish ranking
Best steaks in Chicago
9 steaks from 8 restaurants, ranked by 7 recorded votes.
Steakhouses charge the most and vary the most. These are the cuts diners say are worth it.
In Chicago the highest recorded total belongs to Rio Grande Ribeye at Carnivale Chicago, with 2 votes. Every row below links to the dish page, where you can see the other dishes at that restaurant and add your own vote.
Recorded totals include starter data and votes from members and guests. They are not counts of verified diners or star ratings. How rankings work
The ranking
- 1Rio Grande RibeyeCarnivale Chicago16 oz. prime ribeye steak, char-grilled to perfection, served with chimichurri sauce, roasted plantains, and a black bean and corn relish. A robust and flavorful experience.2 votes
- 2Dry-Aged Bone-In RibeyeBavette's Bar & Boeuf22oz USDA Prime, dry-aged for 45 days. Seared to perfection, offering an intense, nutty flavor and tender texture.1 votes
- 3Shawarma-Spiced Skirt SteakAbaMarinated and grilled skirt steak, thinly sliced and served with a vibrant tomato and cucumber salad and tahini yogurt.1 votes
- 4Steak and Kidney PuddingElephant & CastleClassic suet pastry filled with tender beef, kidney, and a rich gravy, slow-steamed to perfection. A true taste of Britain.1 votes
- 5Wagyu Beef Cheek BourguignonBavette's Bar & BoeufSlow-braised Wagyu beef cheeks in a rich red wine reduction with pearl onions, mushrooms, and lardons. A luxurious take on a classic.1 votes
- 6Wood-Grilled Santa Monica Steak FritesSummer House Santa MonicaMarinated skirt steak grilled over wood, served with crispy fries and a tangy house-made chimichurri.1 votes
- 7Bistecca alla FiorentinaIl PorcellinoA substantial 48oz porterhouse steak, grilled rare and seasoned with salt and pepper, perfect for sharing.0 votes
- 8STK Signature SteakSTK SteakhouseA perfectly aged USDA Prime cut, seared to perfection and served with our proprietary STK sauce. A true steakhouse classic.0 votes
- 9Wood-Fired Bistecca alla FiorentinaSiena TavernA 40oz Porterhouse steak, dry-aged and grilled to perfection, served with roasted seasonal vegetables.0 votes
How to order steaks well
- Ask how the beef is aged and how it is finished, dry-aged needs less sauce.
- Medium-rare suits marbled cuts; leaner cuts do better rare.
- Share a large cut for two rather than ordering two portioned steaks.
Steaks in Chicago: common questions
- What are the best steaks in Chicago?
- The highest recorded total is for Rio Grande Ribeye at Carnivale Chicago first, with 2 votes. The full ranking above covers 9 steaks across 8 Chicago restaurants and updates as recorded totals change.
- How is this Chicago ranking decided?
- Dishes are ordered by recorded totals, including starter data, member votes and guest votes. This is not a star rating or a survey of verified diners.
- Can I add a steak that is missing?
- Yes. Open the restaurant page, add the dish, and it enters this ranking once it is approved and matches this category.