1. Asador Bastian

    Basque-inspired Steakhouse

    Asador Bastian applies Basque grilling discipline to dry-aged beef cooked over charcoal with deliberate restraint, avoiding performance for precision. Set in a 1883 building, the restaurant prioritizes selection and control over volume, anchored by a working open kitchen.

    World's 101 Best
    #15 · World's Best Steak Restaurants
    Esquire
    2025 · Dirty Dirty · The Best Martinis in America
    2023 · The Spanglish · The Best Martinis in America
    2023 · The Best New Restaurants in America
    The New York Times
    2024 · The Restaurant List
    The 25 Best Restaurants in Chicago Right Now
    James Beard Awards
    2025 · Semifinalist · Outstanding Professional in Beverage Service · Thomas Kakalios
    Eater
    The 38 Essential Restaurants in Chicago
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    214 W Erie St, Chicago, IL · Chicago
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