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Butcher and the Bear, Chicago, IL

Butcher and the Bear

4.7
4.7
229 Reviews
$31 to $50
Steakhouse

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 32 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Romantic
A boutique steakhouse, a chef-driven restaurant, is described as "where the classic speakeasy meets the timeless allure of a modern premium steakhouse."

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–8:45 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–9:45 pm Sun 4:00 pm–7:45 pm Happy Hour Tue–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–6:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (312) 955-0306
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Saul Ramos

What 229 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
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.3Value

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Review summary

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Butcher and the Bear offers a sophisticated yet welcoming atmosphere, perfect for steak enthusiasts. Known for its "amazing" service and "outstanding" food, the Black Onyx Rib Eye and Wagyu tasting are must-tries. While pricier, the quality and experience are "top-tier," making it a favorite for special occasions.

229 Reviews
  1. Kelly

    Chicago

    32 reviews

    5.0

    32 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The dining room is beautiful! It's sexy, dark and warm....very inviting. Stash, the bartender made killer drinks and had jokes to match. The food was amazing! Oysters Rockefeller were baked perfectly with a crusty top. Octopus was incredibly tender and was paired so well with the dueling sauces. The wagyu tar tar had a fun twist and was served with hollowed out fingerlings instead of chips or crustini's. The foie gras toast was to die for. The ribeye and the scallops were perfectly executed and the Mac n cheese was super flavorful. It wasn't too creamy or too dry either. It could've been hotter, but that's a small detail. The only thing we didn't care for was the seafood salad. There was almost no salad or seafood. It was primarily farro which was not a pleasant mouth feel. Sky's service was warm and hospitable. It was a perfect night out with my dear friend and I couldn't be happier. It's pricey, but worth every penny. Can't wait to go back!

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  2. Freddie

    Chicago

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The service was excellent, food was delicious. Will return.

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  3. Ijeoma

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The ambiance is so welcoming and romantic. Wally really took care of us and curated a special dinning experience. Whether you sit at a table or at the bar you’re definitely in for an amazing treat here at B&B.

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  4. Heather

    VIP

    Orange County

    61 reviews

    5.0

    61 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great ambience. Delicious food. We enjoyed our date night.

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  5. Ryan

    VIP

    Indiana

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on December 7, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Service was exceptional and the food was very good.

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  6. Emily

    VIP

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 5, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was so good! Ambiance was perfect. Much more boujie than you typically find up north which was fun for a girls night. The filet didn’t blow me away but the potatoes and banana foster and various other sides/starters we got were deliciouuuuus!

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  7. michelle

    Chicago

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on December 4, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent, attentive service; nice ambience- great for a birthday or anniversary celebration. The rib eye was delicious! The mashed potatoes and macaroni and cheese were decadent. And I ordered a cocktail that had pineapple and a smoky kick- it was really good.

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  8. Susan

    VIP

    Denver

    14 reviews

    3.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on December 1, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The service was excellent! Brick chicken “au jus” was very fatty chicken thighs with skin. Very little meat. Lots of fat. “Au jus” was a very fatty and salty sauce. Portions were huge. Grilled asparagus was stringy and chewy. Charred broccolini was delicious! We shared a dessert (3 people). An obscenely enormous piece of cake arrived at our table. Enough for 6 people. My husband had steak and was sick all night. Do not recommend.

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  9. Kristen

    VIP

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 30, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wagyu was incredible and the sorbet/ice cream was the best I’ve ever had!

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  10. Christina

    Las Vegas

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 30, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a lovely dinner here, and will definitely be back! It’s a really nicely decorated space. The service was excellent, everyone was pleasant, helpful, and professional. Our server Rachael was amazing, did a wonderful job describing the menu options and made the experience so much better. Food was so delicious, we had the octopus, focaccia, sea bass, filet, and a fun birthday dessert. Drinks were perfect. Overall a wonderful dining experience.

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Butcher and the Bear is rated 4.7 stars by 229 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 32 times today
Google Map for Butcher and the Bear

2721 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60614-1413

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Diversey St and Halsted St
  • Neighbourhood
    Lincoln Park
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–8:45 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–9:45 pm Sun 4:00 pm–7:45 pm Happy Hour Tue–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–6:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Public transit
    Diversey Brown and Purple Line
  • Executive Chef
    Saul Ramos
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