Steak 48
A Jones · 110 Google reviewsSteak 48 — high-caliber seafood in Streeterville. Come for the food, stay for the energy. Good cocktails round out an already strong menu, and works for larger parties. [$$$$, patio]
What 2,831 diners keep saying
What 2,831 diners keep saying
verbatim, from Google
“Amazing place! Australian New York strip is out of the world! But most importantly, the way Jennifer greeted us and Daniel showed how much he cared about our table was phenomenal!”
“To be honest I was hoping to find an excuse to give less than five stars. I’ve eaten steak all over the world so it take quite a bit to impress me or my husband. Nothing compared to a steak dinner in Japan, but this came very very very close. We made reservations a month in advance to ensure we got the day and time we needed. I am in town for a conference so time was limited. It was our anniversary, so it was worth celebrating. We got right in and sat right down. No waiting. Picked a quiet booth, and our server came right over with water and took our drink order. My husband got a French old fashioned and I got a blueberry whiskey. The drinks were great, and just what we needed. We ordered the table bread and got half garlic parm bread and half sea salt butter. Both were great. Pipping hot and ready to eat. The steak was the 45-day aged ribeye steak. The steak was cooked perfectly and seasoned to perfection. It was served on a 500° dish. Served with the three sides. We got the sweet potato soufflé the spinach and artichoke soufflé and the Brussel sprouts. All were executed perfectly. I Highly recommend the spinach and artichoke as well as the sweet potato soufflé. The Brussels sprouts for my least favourite. Because it was our anniversary, they gave us a free dessert. It was a Keylime pie that we chose to take to go and will enjoy later at the hotel. It was more than enough for two people. We have pretty healthy appetites. I also visited the restroom, no surprise, it was clean and well stocked. Great atmosphere, low key, quiet, reasonably priced, excellent service, very well cooked and seasoned.”
“Always a great experience. Everything ordered has been excellent.”
“Super helpful staff and manager. Yezmin (Yiddy) was very helpful to make sure we are doing okay. The manager also came out to make sure our steaks are done correctly. Will come back again.”
“The food is delicious—everything we tried was amazing—and the desserts and service are great. I celebrated my birthday with friends, and we had a wonderful time.”
“Beautiful place to celebrate intimate occasions. My wife and I felt very welcomed and the service was amazing. The food was amazing as well. Literally had a reservation at another steakhouse but cancelled last minute and found this gem. Thank goodness 🙌🏽 Will be back when we come back to Chicago!”
“We’ve been here several times and have dined both at a table and at the bar, and it’s an amazing experience either way, but the bar is hands down our favorite spot. It’s probably our favorite steakhouse bar in Chicago. I can’t fully explain it, but it feels cozier and livelier than most others. There’s just a great energy without it feeling chaotic. One thing we really love is that you can actually reserve bar seating on OpenTable, which isn’t common at most steakhouses. That alone makes it such an easy choice when we’re planning a night out. Our go to is splitting a few apps, sharing a perfectly cooked steak, and enjoying a bottle of wine. It’s the best kind of dinner ritual. The staff always does an incredible job accommodating everyone and making the experience feel seamless and special. Honestly, I usually come back and just want the shishito peppers & torched scallops. So simple, so good. Yum.”
“16oz medium well blue cheese crusted strip melted like butter Hate creamed corn absolutely love the creme brulee corn Crab shrimp and shells had so much seafood in it nothing overcooked Brussels sprouts were phenomenal Potatoes au gratin weren't bad”
“It’s was our 1st time here & Celebrated our anniversary! We were NOT disappointed, the staff at the front very lovely gals and so sweet & kind. Our serve Matthew was amazing!! Super funny and explained everything, I’m extremely picky with how I like my steak and he knew what I wanted and I was given exactly what I wanted! The sides were delicious! We tried the asparagus fries, a little too over fried but everything else was amazing. The red velvet bread pudding 10/10! I will say, we sat in the back near the kitchen and servers/waiters mostly huddled back there and would chatter, nothing crazy but would’ve preferred less of it. I will say at one point towards closing I believe it was manager was chatting with a server and expressed annoyance over a table requesting a different section of the restaurant and I know it was close to closing and sections need to be cleaned etc. but we overheard and disrupted our dinner. Other than that our Anniversary dinner was delight full and we look forward to coming back.”
“Best restaurant in the city — truly unforgettable My experience at Steak 48 was nothing short of extraordinary. They went above and beyond to make my one-year wedding anniversary (and 11-year relationship anniversary) the most special day of my life. From the moment I walked in, the hostess was incredibly kind and welcoming — even complimenting me, which honestly made me feel like a celebrity. We were escorted to a private booth beautifully decorated with rose petals on the table, a detail that completely took my breath away. The surprises didn’t stop there. At the end of our meal, we were treated to a complimentary slice of cake and an unexpected gift of champagne glasses, which was such a thoughtful and memorable touch. The food was absolutely immaculate. I love how the steaks are served on hot plates so they continue cooking at the table — perfection. And the mac and cheese? Easily the best in the city, no contest. Every single detail — the service, the ambiance, the generosity, the warmth — was flawless. Steak 48 didn’t just give us dinner; they gave us a lifelong memory. Hands down, the best restaurant in Chicago.”
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