Bavette's Bar & Boeuf

Classy meets Steakhouse meets cocktail bar. Reservations highly recommended, I'd say a must* if you're in the Chicago area. Be sure to have a reservation, you gotta try the cocktails here. A great Date night spot, romantic and dimly lit Id say it's great for groups too. The crowd here has good energy and so does the staff. Portions are huge and oh so worth it. Meats are cooked to perfection, some of the best cuts I've had. You cannot skip the thick cut bacon.

Our friends were moving out of Chicago and we had a birthday dinner to celebrate before they left. This is by far one of my favorite steakhouses in Chicago. It is so classy and literally feels like you time travel to another moment in time as you enter the dining area. We order oysters and they were so fresh. The crab legs were unreal and really topped off the entire meal. Amazing date spot or fun to splurge with good company.

I celebrated a special occasion here, and it was nothing short of special! The drinks were strong. The appetizers set a promising precedent for the main course. The sides and desserts were rich and shareable, and as I anticipated, the steaks were so tender and juicy. Service was also second to none. If you’re ever in town, I recommend Bavette's for a nice wind down!

A decent dining experience with top notch service! We skipped the appetizer and ordered dry aged NY strip and rib-eye Chicago cut, with bone marrow enhancement. Both steaks came out very salty, especially the Ribeye. I don't think this is what they're supposed to taste like so we asked our server whether it's over seasoned. Surprisingly she kindly offered to recook the steaks. The second plates come out barely seasoned - we think it's an "overcorrection" and obviously the kitchen needs a more consistent standard in terms of seasoning. On the plus side, the temperature is perfect, meat is fresh and of high quality. I recommend going with the dry aged option if this is your first time dining here. Roasted bone marrow is also delicious and the jam + onion pairing enhance its flavor and reduce the greasiness. Lastly, highly recommend making a reservation! We were able to lock a reservation at 3:45pm on Friday and the restaurant is packed by the time we got there. You may expect to wait for 1hr+ without a reservation. Also they have a 4% surcharge to the bill if you dine in. Features: 4% surcharge to your bill

Best steak I have ever had! I got the Chicago cut cooked medium. Everything we got was amazing, sizzling shrimp scampi was so good as was the bread! Definitely recommend going here if you are anywhere in Chicago. Easily one of my favorite restaurants, great environment and amazing food, also spectacular service!!!

My husband and I enjoyed a meal here on our recent trip to Chicago - it was the highlight of our trip and one of the best dinning experiences we've enjoyed to date. Reservations are a must - we managed to get a 10pm reservation on a Thursday night and couldn't believe how busy they were - we wouldn't have gotten a table without a reservation so plan ahead. The service was amazing - everyone was friendly and professional - top notch. The atmosphere was dark and intimate with great decor and music - it feels very special. The food was outstanding - some of the best we've ever eaten - the only downfall was we were too full to finish everything. We started with cocktails and scotch from the bar. My martini was perfect and my husband said their scotch selection was great. Then after we were at our table we enjoyed some of the house sourdough - it had a perfect crust, was light and airy in the middle and had a great sourdough tang. For appetizers we tried the shrimp scampi delicious - perfect blend of butter, garlic and spice and the goat cheese also delicious. For entrees I had the petite filet and my husband had the Chicago cut ribeye - both were cooked perfectly and so tender and flavorful. On the side we had the mashed potatoes and asparagus - also spectacular. To end the meal - you can't go wrong with their chocolate pie - rich and decadent without being overly sweet - it was the perfect end to our meal. Our food and dinning experience were top notch - we will definitely be coming back next time we're in Chicago. The meal is a bit of a splurge but so worth it.

Potentially the best old-school steakhouse in Chicago. Has the look and feel of a restaurant straight out of the 1920’s, with huge high-quality steaks - I got the 16 oz. ribeye pictured here, but you really can’t go wrong with any of them. Salads and sides were delicious and hearty. The wedge salad, garlic creamy mashed potatoes, and Brussels sprouts were all highlights. Excellent, attentive, and knowledgeable service makes Bavette’s the full package. If you love steakhouses and you’re in the mood for an intimate, dimly lit dinner on a date or with family and friends, this place is a must. Note: there are also a lot of appealing seafood options here, but we didn’t try any of them this time!.

Overall: Top notch dining in downtown Chicago. The good: The food, ambience, and service were all top-notch and exceeded my high expectations. The fried chicken, which would seem silly to get at a place like this, was phenomenal. Lightly-breaded with a nice little kick to it, while tender and juicy on the inside. The mashed potatoes were thick and hearty, and the brown gravy was a great touch to bring all the flavors together. For my second visit, the burger is equally phenomenal. Quality patties, generous amounts of cheese, and the incredible Publican? bacon. Not too greasy, and the fries are crispy and flavorful as well. Don't eat all of the large portioned dinner, because the chocolate pie dessert was heavenly. Rich, dense, and decadent, it is arguably the highlight of the meal. Staff was friendly and the atmosphere is cozy and welcoming. Oh, and the complimentary bread was amazing! The not so good: Reservations/open tables are hard to get a hold of, but luckily I was able to sit at the bar both times without having to wait. Prices are a bit high, but that was expected. Probably a little loud for some didn't both me. Food/drink: 10/10 Atmosphere: 10/10 Service: 10/10

Went for a birthday dinner with a party of six. The wait was a little long and beyond our reservation time but worth the wait. Everything was delicious with nice portions. The service was impeccable. Everyone we interacted with was polite and personable. The prices were inline with an upscale steakhouse in a major city. The drinks ordered were all good and appropriately priced. Nice environment and would be a nice place for a romantic dinner as well. Definitely recommend and will visit again when in Chicago.

I used to live around the block from Bevette's and it was a favorite. Moved away from Chicago and got to visit this last weekend and the meal was incredible.6 years later, the quality is still there. The bread is some of the best in town, the blue crab cake is mouth watering and you cannot go wrong with a steak here! Highly recommend. It is always busy so a reservation is super helpful.