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The Txuletón, a Basque-style ribeye from mature dairy cows, grilled over open charcoal with salt, heat, and not much else, is the organizing principle of this Basque-inspired chophouse in River North. The kitchen takes its cues from the asador tradition, applying that discipline to seriously sourced beef, carefully aged. Spanish reds anchor the wine list. Esquire named it among the best new restaurants in America, and it lands at number 15 on the World's Best Steak Restaurants list.
The awards strongest first
- World's 101 Best #15 · World's Best Steak Restaurants
- Esquire Dirty Dirty · The Best Martinis in America
- Esquire The Spanglish · The Best Martinis in America
- The New York Times 2024 · The Restaurant List
- Esquire The Best New Restaurants in America
- The New York Times The 25 Best Restaurants in Chicago Right Now
- Eater The 38 Best Restaurants in Chicago
- James Beard Awards 2025 · Semifinalist · Outstanding Professional in Beverage Service · Thomas Kakalios
- Eater Chicago’s Best Steakhouses
- Eater The Best Restaurants in River North
One number, weighted & current 85
How we scoreThe dishes from the writeups
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Txuleton
“The txuleton steaks — thick, bone-in rib steaks sourced from older cows prized for their intense, rich flavor — are served by the pound and best accompanied by a side of the bone marrow potato puree.”
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Osetra caviar churros
“Spain’s influence beyond the meat and fish can be found all over the menu in dishes like osetra caviar churros, octopus fideua negra, and crispy Segovian pig.”
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Arroz cremoso
“Seafood dishes, like the creamy paella-esque arroz cremoso, whisk you from this stately townhouse restaurant in the Gallery district to the Bay of Biscay.”
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Bone marrow potato puree
“Make sure to order extra piquillo peppers and the bone marrow potato puree for a decadent experience.”
Eater
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