Asador Bastian

“WOW. I loved this!! I honestly have nothing to improve upon in this experience. The staff was so...”

WOW. I loved this!! I honestly have nothing to improve upon in this experience. The staff was so thoughtful (shout out to Nikita for his insight on the wine menu and obvious passion for this job). The food was phenomenal. 2 of my companions ordered from the restaurant week menu, while I tried the sardines and the steak tartare. I was celebrating my birthday, and the extra care that was taken to recognize me was so appreciated. I would love to come back in the future when it is not restaurant week to enjoy a nice steak, some sides, and a bottle of wine. I can understand now why this is repeatedly mentioned as being in the top 100 of the worlds’ best steakhouses.

Illiana Falkenstern

Feb 2026

“All around fun experience of wonderful service, superb food, great atmosphere.”

All around fun experience of wonderful service, superb food, great atmosphere. We had the corn-lobster-fois gras pintxos. Tiny and good. Beef tallow potatoes were amazing, and the highlight is the protein - sweet brown butter cigalas (langoustines) and of course, the steak. Perfect cook, perfect seasoning. The hazelnut chocolate cake was intense and amazing, but alas, next to it, the burnt basque cheesecake paled a little.

Osnat Netzer

Jan 2026

“I had a wonderful experience dining as Asador Bastian.”

I had a wonderful experience dining as Asador Bastian. I've been dying to check this place out since it received "World's Best Steakhouse" honors. But reservations are difficult to snag, so I showed up when they open the doors (4pm) and was seated at the bar promptly. Surprisingly, there were a couple people waiting outside prior to 4, and by 445 the entire bar was packed! The food was excellent. I went with the tuna carpaccio for an appetizer and the dry aged steak for my main. I washed it all down with their scotch old fashioned and saved no room for dessert. The price is about what you'd expect - expensive. But the food, ambiance and service were top notch. And speaking of the service, I came away very impressed with the bar staff. Super knowledgeable; the server told me I really need to come back with a larger group so I can try more of their steak options. I highly recommend this spot

Justin Proctor

Dec 2025

“Their Galician Steak was excellent.”

Their Galician Steak was excellent. I can imagine the wagyu Japanese options would be phenomenal as well but I came for their Spanish breed and it did not disappoint. The tartare tasted great, but was served a bit too cold for my liking. A bit closer to room temp and it would have been phenomenal. Funny enough the their grilled country bread was a standout. Wine selection by the glass was good but limited. Wine was also served a bit too cold for my liking. Ate at the bar, bartender was great. Service was good overall.

Hashmanscoop

Dec 2025

“This is not your typical steakhouse.”

This is not your typical steakhouse. More limited menu, but whatever items we tried were excellent. We chose two steaks that were offered, and both were delicious. The restaurant itself is intimate and beautiful, comfortable without being clubby like many steakhouses, and the service from start to finish, is outstanding. If you can't get reservation, there is a bar downstairs that offers similar menu.

Omer Talu

Dec 2025

“I loved this meal.”

I loved this meal. The initial presentation of different fish and meat options was great. The staging of the meal based on what we chose was very fluid. I like that they stay true to ingredients being of Spanish origin. I don't like steak tartare generally, but it was fantastic here! Sardines also aren't usually my thing. Enjoyed those as well. You can get a good steak anywhere. The variety of options here makes it worth trying.

Christopher Highsmith

Sep 2025

“They had me at the first bite.”

They had me at the first bite. I’ve had many steaks but none have tasted quite like the ones at Asador Bastian. The flavor of the meat itself is complex and incredibly tender without even mentioning the beautiful cook on it. Obviously it comes at a premium cost but this is an experiential steak is a good treat for special occasion. The mashed potatoes and dessert are nothing short of exceptional as well. I do however wish they would give some kind of complimentary dessert bite to round out any celebrations and make the night extra special.

Abdallah Al-Qudsi

Sep 2025

“Asador Bastian delivers an excellent dining experience from start to finish.”

Asador Bastian delivers an excellent dining experience from start to finish. The appetizers set the tone with bold flavors and thoughtful preparation, leading into perfectly cooked steaks done exactly to the desired temperature. The cocktail and wine list is well-curated, offering something for every preference and pairing beautifully with the meal. Service is attentive, professional, and welcoming, adding to the overall warm and refined atmosphere.

Eldarbek “Eldar” Kamchybekov

Sep 2025

“Christine was a great host.”

Christine was a great host. Nikita (hope that's right), the bartender was amazing. He was very detailed. The steak needs no fancy crust or sauce, it's superb! All the drinks were astounding. Desserts were experimental and delicious.

Definitely Indefinite

Sep 2025

“Not inexpensive but the meal was amazing.”

Not inexpensive but the meal was amazing. All cuts of beef and fish are prepared in house and aged accordingly. Each steak is sized to share for 2 persons. Probably the best steaks we had that we could remember. Knowledge by waiter gives confidence into what steak to order. We had the bone in strip steaks from Spain and Texas. Both unique in flavor, but both very tender. Martinis very good as well. A must try for steak or fish.

Glenn Godart

Aug 2025

“Asador Bastian Review Few establishments in Chicago, or anywhere in the world, merge theater...”

Asador Bastian Review Few establishments in Chicago, or anywhere in the world, merge theater intimacy and unflinching culinary mastery as Asador Bastian does ranked among the top 15 steakhouses in the world this house of fire and craft transcends the very notion of a steakhouse becoming instead a stage where indulgence and precision are performed in equal measure We were celebrating our beloved friend and from the very moment we stepped inside we were embraced by warmth the softly lit dining room refined yet inviting the music tuned perfectly for conversation the service attentive without intrusion as a gesture of hospitality three glasses of cava arrived at our table complimentary a sparkling overture to the evening and a promise of the night to come The procession began with the tableside presentation of the night’s offerings an array of extraordinary cuts and treasures from Wagyu and Akaushi to lobster langostino and turbot described with the care of jewelers weighing their finest gems though the sea tempted us it was the fire of the asador that called to us and we entrusted ourselves to the meat The first plates carried us deeper the carpaccio of bluefin tuna translucent and delicate yet powerful its flavor unfolding like silk across the palate then the black truffle beef tartare hand cut boutique beef layered with salt cured foie gras and crowned with truffle an earthy depth that seemed to still the air around us then the octopus fideuà tender smoky elemental kissed by the sea unforgettable in its purity And then the central act the steaks themselves revealed as orchestrated moments of fire and craft charred to perfection crimson within impossibly tender not solitary but joined by accompaniments that rose to their level bone marrow potato purée velvet rich and indulgent crisp artichokes their bitterness a perfect counterpoint paired with Vega Sicilia Único the evening reached its crescendo The finale arrived as The Swan dessert a sculpture of air and decadence at once buttery and sweet unforgettable lingered over with French press coffee and the amber warmth of orujo it was the final movement of a symphony Asador Bastian is not a restaurant it is an experience a memory etched into the soul a place where fire sea and earth converge to remind us why we dine to be moved to be astonished to be alive

Sam Alhaddad

Aug 2025

“Truly an unique restaurant experience.”

Truly an unique restaurant experience. One of the best steak restaurants in the world has a sizing sea food. The service was attentive and they were not in a hurry. Not cheap but the price is a great value compared to other steak restaurants in Chicago.

Joseph Zabner

Aug 2025