Dish ranking
Best steaks in Chicago
2 steaks from 1 restaurants, ranked by 2 community votes.
Steakhouses charge the most and vary the most. These are the cuts diners say are worth it.
In Chicago the community's current pick is Wagyu Beef Cheek Bourguignon at Bavette's Bar & Boeuf, with 1 votes. Every row below links to the dish page, where you can see the other dishes at that restaurant and add your own vote.
The ranking
- 1Wagyu 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
- 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
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?
- Right now diners rank Wagyu Beef Cheek Bourguignon at Bavette's Bar & Boeuf first, with 1 votes. The full ranking above covers 2 steaks across 1 Chicago restaurants and updates every time someone votes.
- How is this Chicago ranking decided?
- Each dish is voted on individually by DishVote members, so the order reflects the specific plates people say are worth ordering — not an overall star rating for the restaurant.
- Can I add a steak that is missing?
- Yes. Open the restaurant page, add the dish, and it enters this ranking as soon as it gets its first vote.