Chicago is a town known for a good steak, backroom political deals and a stiff martini. In keeping with the Windy's City's longstanding tradition of classic steakhouse cuisine, Chicago is home to some of the country's best steakhouses.
Pay a visit to the Gold Coast location of Morton's The Steakhouse, where it all began. More than 30 years ago, Arnie Morton began serving up USDA prime aged steaks, chops, seafood and sides in the North State Street location. You'll begin your meal with hot onion bread as your server wheels out a cart displaying raw steaks and lobsters that may become your dinner. Round out your meal with classic sides such as creamed spinach and a baked potato.
Morton's The Steakhouse
1050 N. State St.
Chicago, IL 60610
312-266-4820
mortons.com
Dine on aged steaks, chops, seafood and Italian specialties in the footsteps of Sinatra, Lucille Ball and other old time Hollywood stars in this River North Italian-style steakhouse that has been popular with Chicago's who's who since 1941. Gene & Georgetti features a traditional Italian-style steakhouse menu, including steaks broiled in a Vulcan broiler. This restaurant is old school with its red leather banquettes.
Gene & Georgetti
500 North Franklin St.
Chicago, IL 60610
312-527-3718
geneandgeorgetti.com
Join Chicago's elite at celebrity chef David Burke's Primehouse located in The James Hotel at Rush and Ontario streets. David Burke serves up contemporary versions of steakhouse favorites in this posh restaurant. The restaurant dry-ages beef from Kentucky's Creekstone Farms between 28 to 75 days in the on-site aging room.
David Burke's Primehouse
The James Hotel
616 N. Rush St.
Chicago, IL 60610
312-600-6077
jameshotels.com/Chicago-Hotel.aspx?name=The-James-Chicago&page=Primehouse
Select from classic steakhouse cuisine in this more than 100-year-old renovated firehouse on South Michigan Avenue. Chicago Firehouse features seasonal al fresco dining in a delightful patio or year-round dining in the exposed brick interior, complete with poles from the firefighting past. Chicago Firehouse serves classic appetizers that include oysters Rockefeller, jumbo crab cakes and steak tartare, as well as dry-aged steaks marinated in oil and herbs. Cuts include a 16-ounce boneless ribeye and a 22-ounce wet-aged Porterhouse.
Chicago Firehouse
1401 S. Michigan Ave.
Chicago, IL 60605
312-786-1401
www.chicagofirehouse.com
Take a side trip to the Big Apple at the Chicago location of this popular New York steakhouse. Housed on the Chicago River in Marina City, Smith & Wollensky's dark green and shiny white exterior and wood floored interior echo the Manhattan location. The steakhouse features an elegant turn of the century ambiance overlooking the Chicago River with views of the Loop. The menu serves the Wollensky salad, steaks, chops and lobster tails along with special side dishes, including truffled macaroni and cheese.
Smith & Wollensky
318 N. State St.
Chicago, IL 60610
312-670-9900
smithandwollenskysteakhouses.com
