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Asador Bastian

Name: Asador Bastian
Address: 214 W Erie St, Chicago, IL, United States, 60654-3911
Telephone: (312) 800-8935
Price range: $50 and over
Rating: 4.7

$50 and over

Steakhouse

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2 people

Dec 12, 2024

7:00 p.m.

Booked 17 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for special occasions
Great for fine wines
Charming

NOW ACCEPTING RESERVATIONS FOR CHRISTMAS EVE!

Asador Bastian is a Chicago chophouse with Basque influences from acclaimed Chef
Doug Psaltis. Located in the iconic “Flair House” originally built in 1883, this historic
townhouse has been revived and brought back to life with culinary inspiration from the
great asadors of San Sebastián, Spain to serve the world’s best boutique beef without
compromise. The most remarkable dining experience comes from the purest ingredients
delivered in the supremely thoughtful, welcoming and hospitable manner. This ethos
has directed every aspect of the experience at Asador Bastian, whether you’re joining
us for small bites and libations in our Bar Room or for a more intimate experience in our
Dining Room.

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From the OpenTable editors: In a historic River North townhouse, you’ll find Asador Bastion, named one of 2023’s best new restaurants by Esquire. Acclaimed wife-and-husband team Hsing Chen and Doug Psaltis lead the kitchen, which turns out Basque-inspired feasts starring impressive steaks cooked over a live-fire grill alongside caviar churros and arroz cremoso. It’s all served in an opulent dining room decked with olive green leather banquettes and vintage Murano glass chandeliers.

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Steakhouse, Spanish, Regional Spanish (Basque)
Hours of Operation
Daily 4:00 pm–12:00 am
Phone number
(312) 800-8935
Website
http://Asadorbastian.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Private party facilities
For parties of 10 or more, or assistance with our Chef's Table experience please email events@asadorbastian.com. We are thrilled to host your milestones, celebrations and corporate events!
Private party contact
Jocelyne Nunez: (312) 800-8935

Location
214 W Erie St, Chicago, IL 60654-3911
Neighbourhood
River North (Chicago)
Cross Street
Wells and Franklin
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
CTA Brown Line - Chicago Stop<br />Grand Pace Bus Route 65 <br />
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wine

Experiences

Chef's Table
US$150.00 per person
Prepaid
Multiple dates available
At Asador Bastian we are excited to offer our Chef's Table; a one of a kind experience. Our Chef's Table is located directly across from our kitchen where you will have a full view of our world class chefs at work creating the dishes that make our restaurant so unique. The Chef's Table is an experience created for 6 or 10 guests. A deposit of $150 per person is required for booking this private dining room. The deposit is applied to the final bill. If you are having issues booking the chefs table, please reach out to us via email at events@asadorbastian.com.
A Very Basque Christmas
US$175.00 per person
Prepaid
Dec 24, 2024 only
Celebrate the holiday at Asador Bastian with a festive prix-fixe menu from Chefs Doug Psaltis & Christian Eckmann. Wine pairing options will be available from our expert sommelier team. THE MENU PINXTOS Selection of luxury Basque bites SECOND COURSE (choice of) Wild Game Terrine, bitter greens Warm Tart of Arzua Ulloa, black truffles Blue Fin Tuna Crudo, black truffles THIRD COURSE (to share) Spider Crab Arroz Cremoso MAIN COURSE (choice of) Poached Pheasant, albufera sauce, white truffles, salsify Rossini of Beef, foie gras, 5J jamon, black truffle Galician Sole, golden caviar sauce DESSERTS (Choice of) Gingerbread Crunch gingerbread ganache, pecan crunch, orange A White Christmas white chocolate, pistachio, cranberries
TXin TXin, A NYE Vintage Cocktail Experience
US$275.00 per person
Prepaid
Dec 31, 2024 only
Step back into the golden age of glamour at our historic townhouse to ring in 2025! Join us for a festive evening at The Bar for a unique tasting menu of cocktails made with rare vintage spirits paired with luxury pinxtos. Live music, champagne toasts and a celebration with the elegance and energy of the golden age era.

What 178 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.7Service
4.6Ambience
4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

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Chicago
Steakhouse

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Asador Bastian offers a "phenomenal dining experience" with impeccable service and a "true culinary gem" atmosphere. The menu features exquisite Basque and Spanish cuisine, with standout dishes like Akaushi beef and bone marrow potatoes. While the ambiance is elegant, some found tables too close together. "Highly recommend" for special occasions.

178 Reviews

D
Dietrich
Minneapolis
13 reviews
vip
5.0
13 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing experience! Highly recommend. The steak presentation is out of this world!
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Nihad
Chicago
12 reviews
vip
3.0
12 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 2
Big hype! Steak was below average . Not a great experience
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Azzam
Chicago
7 reviews
vip
3.0
7 reviews
Dined on December 4, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 2
Had tremendously high hopes from everything I heard about this restaurant. Price didn't match the quality. Extremely high mark-ups on the wine was overreaching. Shrimp app was over cooked. Portions for sharing were too small considering the price, steaks and fish were average. I was hoping for something more akin to El Capricho or Laia Erretegia.
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Latania
Chicago
88 reviews
vip
5.0
88 reviews
Dined on December 4, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
First visit and dined to celebrate a birthday. Dark dimly lit Spanish restaurant with tables close together. However, servers are attentive and make the experience unique. Our server Yousef was top notch. He really enhanced the evening. The food and drinks topped it off. Great cocktails. Great wine list and sommelier. Food was unique and delicious. Some items are small but satisfying. The wagyu was excellent. Tender flavorful and juicy. Paired perfectly with our wine. Wonderful evening celebrating a birthday. Pricey but worth it. Also discovered there a cozy booths downstairs.
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Arnie
New Orleans
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 28, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Dine during Thanksgiving and their prix menu got great choices. Service is really superb too. Will be back!
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Panos
Chicago
19 reviews
4.0
19 reviews
Dined on November 28, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Went for my beautiful wife's birthday. Stuck with the excellent recommendations by both our server for steak and the sommelier for wine. Excellent knowledge all around. It's a great place for a special occasion.
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AMEE
Chicago
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 27, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Dinner was wonderful and Joshua was amazing and so knowledgeable.
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OpenTable Diner
Chicago
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 19, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This was an amazing experience through and through. The only exception is the tables are very close to each other, you can pretty much listen to everyone’s conversation. Unfortunately we were seated next to a table of loud business bros who would not stop yelling the whole time. Pretty much kills the lovely vibe.
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Christi
Dallas
42 reviews
vip
5.0
42 reviews
Dined on November 19, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Good food and great atmosphere. Great bartender. Will come back.
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OpenTable Diner
Chicago
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 18, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
What a gem! Asador Bastian totally knocked it out of the park. Our server, Yousef ( potentially spelling his name wrong), was fantastic - super friendly and really knew his stuff. His recommendations were perfect for our dinner. We started with their Tortilla Española, which was a great way to kick things off - light but packed with flavor. The arroz cremoso that came next was incredible - the flavors were spot on. But the real showstopper was the Akaushi beef, cooked exactly how we wanted it, paired with these amazing bone marrow potato purée that I'm still thinking about. We wrapped up with a delicious cheesecake that hit all the right notes. The whole experience, from walking in to walking out, was just perfect. Can't wait to come back and try more dishes! If you're thinking about going - just do it. You won't regret it!
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FAQs

Asador Bastian is rated 4.7 stars by 178 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 12, 2024

7:00 p.m.

Booked 17 times today

Experiences are available.

214 W Erie St, Chicago, IL 60654-3911

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross Street
Wells and Franklin
Neighbourhood
River North (Chicago)
Hours of Operation
Daily 4:00 pm–12:00 am
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Steakhouse, Spanish, Regional Spanish (Basque)
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
CTA Brown Line - Chicago StopGrand Pace Bus Route 65
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wine

Website
http://Asadorbastian.com/
Phone number
(312) 800-8935
Private party facilities
For parties of 10 or more, or assistance with our Chef's Table experience please email events@asadorbastian.com. We are thrilled to host your milestones, celebrations and corporate events!
Private party contact
Jocelyne Nunez: (312) 800-8935

Asador Bastian

Make a reservation

Why they're an Icon

Private dining

Dining areas

Additional information

Experiences

Chef's Table

A Very Basque Christmas

TXin TXin, A NYE Vintage Cocktail Experience

Menu

What 178 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

How is Asador Bastian restaurant rated?

Is Asador Bastian currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Dining areas

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