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EXPLORE CHICAGO | | | | | | | Carmichael's Chicago Steak House1052 W Monroe St
Chicago,
IL
60607
312-433-0025 | | | | | Description: GREEKTOWN. This steakhouse is one that's down to earth and proud of the top quality meat and seafood served by its kitchen. The interior is welcoming with oak paneling, brass accents, and black-and-white photos. Upon arrival at your table, you'll receive a warm welcome with a piping hot basket of rolls and a large menu. Sit down and peruse the lengthy list. You're sure to find something to hit the spot, whether it's a rib-eye steak, a filet mignon, or planked Atlantic salmon.
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| 500 N Franklin St
Chicago,
IL
60610
312-527-3718 | | | | | Description: RIVER NORTH. An institution and a draw since 1941, this establishment is one of the city's last men's club steak houses. All the waiters are male, and the maitre d' is on a first-name basis with regulars. Moreover, Sinatra dined here whenever he was in the Windy City, indulging in thick, generous steaks and wonderful Italian specialties. These dishes are still around today, thanks to the wonderful tradition that was first started more than 50 years ago. EL: Brown Line to Merchandise Mart
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| 20 W Kinzie St
Chicago,
IL
60610
312-467-9525 | | | | | Description: RIVER NORTH. This lovely steakhouse welcomes diners with a gleaming interior that features large windows and great views of the river. A curved bar and highly polished light and dark woods give the dining room a sophisticated feel. The owners of Keefer's pride themselves on the high quality cuts of beef that they serve. Try the filet mignon, the New York strip au poivre, or the thick porterhouse.
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| 440 W Randolph St
Chicago,
IL
60606
312-575-9900 | | | | | Description: WEST LOOP. Dress for success and make your way to this restaurant, where heads turn and people sit up and take notice. The massive dining room features a 20-foot waterfall and a large, circular granite caviar and champagne bar. The New American menu features fresh seafood and thick cuts of meat, notably lobster, oysters, ahi tuna, veal, and prime-aged steaks. The wine list is hefty, and nine pages showcases wines from across the globe, grouped by varietal, producer, and taste. Reservations are recommended for Ghostbar, an ultra-hip lounge.
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| 431 Dearborn St
Chicago,
IL
60610
312-321-2725 | | | | | Description: RIVER NORTH. If Ruth Fertel has a Ruth's Chris steakhouse in the area, it's sure to be included on every "Top 10" list. Most people would have been intimidated to open an establishment in the backyard of such famous steak houses, but not Ruth. This restaurant, with its men's club atmosphere, holds its own and serves perfectly seasoned steaks sizzling on platters heated to 450 degrees, mouthwatering sides, and fantastic desserts.
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| 318 N State St
Chicago,
IL
60611
312-670-9900 | | | | | Description: RIVER NORTH. Chef Hans Aeschbacher serves up delightful meats aged in-house and wonderful seafood in this Marina City spot. With seven dining areas, including a chef's table in the kitchen, wine cellar, outdoor seating, and window tables overlooking the river, this New York-based steakhouse has taken Chicago meat lovers by storm since its 1998 opening. The decor is "turn of the century" and masculine with dark wood, forest green colors, and startling amounts of sports memorabilia. Châteaubriand for two (one of the house specialties) is divine.
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| 633 N Saint Clair St
Chicago,
IL
60611
312-337-9400 | | | | | Description: MAGNIFICENT MILE. One of the many reasons The Capital Grille has become a carnivore's mecca for Chicagoans and visitors alike is the melt-in-your-mouth, dry-aged in-house beef. Everything from the signature Veal Chop with Roquefort butter sauce to Steak au Poivre with Courvoisier cream is tantalizing. "Wine Spectator" magazine granted The Grille a "Best of Award of Excellence" for their 300-bottle wine list. The decor is simple yet elegant with Tiffany lamps, sumptuous carpeting, rich brown and forest green hues, and large windows. A lovely wine room is available for private events and occasionally serves as an additional bar.
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| 323 E Wacker Dr
Chicago,
IL
60601
312-616-1000 | | | | | Description: DOWNTOWN. Perhaps best known for the caricatures of celebrities that grace its walls, The Palm also serves some of the best steaks in town. The Chicago branch of this New York-based establishment has been enthralling local politicians and sports figures, as well as business guests and out-of-towners, since its 1980 opening. Impeccable service makes dining in this beautiful room all the more enjoyable. Dark woods, rich leathers, hardwood floors, and fine linens blend to create an atmosphere conducive to romance or business.
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| 60 W Ontario
Chicago,
IL
60610
312-787-7100 | | | | | Description: RIVER NORTH. This steakhouse gets high marks for affordable prices and great steaks, salads, and baked potatoes. What's the secret? Some say it's because all three owners are always on-site to make sure everything is perfect. Others say that the quality and value can't be topped. And, here's the trivia buzz...there's a picture of every mayor of Chicago on the walls! Even City Hall doesn't have them all.
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| 661 N La Salle St
Chicago,
IL
60610
312-932-9330 | | | | | Description: RIVER NORTH. This Brazilian churrascaria features experienced gauchos who slice and roast a selection of 15 different meats tableside. Lamb, beef, pork, and chicken are all available. Plus, the price of your meal includes all-you-can eat on the meats as well as multiple side dishes and access to the cold buffet. The lodge-like interior is rustic yet upscale and features dark woods, a waterfall, a cowboy mural, and a decidedly masculine feel.
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