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The best steakhouses in Chicago (2026)
Updated November 9, 2026 · 10 restaurants
10 restaurants in Chicago serve steakhouses. Top of the list: RPM Steak, Bavette's Bar & Boeuf and Green Street Smoked Meats. 5 of them have a Michelin distinction. Prices range from $$ to $$$$.
How we built this ranking: We rank Chicago's steakhouses restaurants by Pesto Score, which combines reviews, Pesto community ratings and recognitions like Michelin.
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1
RPM Steak
4.64
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2
Bavette's Bar & Boeuf
4.64
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3
Green Street Smoked Meats
4.57
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4
Swift & Sons
4.52
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5
Boeufhaus
4.50
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6
Smoque BBQ
4.44
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7
Maple & Ash
4.40
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8
Chicago Cut Steakhouse
4.27
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9
Lillie's Q
3.86
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10
Lem's Bar-B-Q
3.71
Frequently asked questions
Where to eat steakhouses in Chicago?
According to the Pesto Score, the best places for steakhouses in Chicago are RPM Steak, Bavette's Bar & Boeuf and Green Street Smoked Meats.
Where to eat cheap steakhouses in Chicago?
Among the affordable spots ($ or $$), the top rated are Green Street Smoked Meats, Smoque BBQ and Lillie's Q.
How many places for steakhouses are there in Chicago?
Pesto lists 10 restaurants in Chicago in this guide, with photos of their dishes, prices and location.
Are there Michelin restaurants for steakhouses in Chicago?
Yes: RPM Steak (Michelin Recommended), Bavette's Bar & Boeuf (Michelin Recommended) and Swift & Sons (Michelin Recommended).