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Butcher and the Bear, Chicago, IL

Butcher and the Bear

4.7
4.7
290 Reviews
$31 to $50
Steakhouse

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2 people
19:00
Booked 29 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Romantic
  • Neighbourhood gem
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

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Thu 16:00–20:45 Fri, Sat 16:00–21:45 Sun 16:00–19:45 Happy Hour Tue–Thu, Sun 16:00–18:00
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Executive Chef
    Saul Ramos

What 290 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.3Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Butcher and the Bear offers an exceptional dining experience, praised for its "amazing food, amazing staff, amazing ambience." Highlights include the "incredible service," expertly crafted cocktails, and dishes like the Black Onyx Rib Eye and Wagyu Tasting Board. The romantic, speakeasy vibe makes it perfect for special occasions or a cozy night out.
290 Reviews
  1. luis c VIP

    Chicago7 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    You seem to be rushed The waiter was not happy I brought my own wine and paid the corkage fee they intentionally give you the smaller wine glasses They don not understand that if you bring a wine bottle it is usually from a collector My wine was from my cellar from the 1990’s They should be honored that you have selected such a fine wine to eat their food

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  2. hsueh VIP

    Chicago36 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The sea bass with tomato and olive sauce is very savory and the fish is moist and perfectly cooked. The braised octopus is very tender and delicious. We also had the rosemary focaccia with beef tallow candle that’s fun and the tallow is very flavorful. The bone in ribeye was the daily special. It’s not as flavorful as other dishes we enjoyed. The cocktail choices were classic and well executed.

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  3. Robert VIP

    New York City21 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    High end steak house yet I thought good value. I had the lam chops. Were 4 very large and tasted great. Sides were large portions. All salads can be shared. Get the Focaccia with Wagyu tallo. Definitely worthwhile if in Chicago!

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  4. mark

    New York City4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delightful experience and very good food. A bit more expensive than we expected.

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  5. markian VIP

    Chicago3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We decided to go out last minute for a steak and go somewhere where we have never been. Found some good reviews on Reddit and OpenTable. Great decor, great ambience, food and steaks are out of this world. Our server was very attentive and polite. Wine selection was appropriate. Would definitely go back. Next time we will Uber. Typical Lincoln Park parking troubles.

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  6. Cathy VIP

    Chicago7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Just as last time we were there, the experience was wonderful. The steak was amazing, the best we have had in the city. We can’t wait to go there again!

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  7. Narissa VIP

    Chicago1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 1 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic dinner with the family! The meal, service and ambiance were perfect! We had the crudo, octopus, wagyu tartare and meatball appetizers; butternut salad; scallop and wagyu tasting entrees; banana crepe dessert! All were amazing! Will definitely go again! Highly recommend!

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago1 review

    4.0

    Dined on 1 March 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Very romantic setting for our date night however it was cold inside and the other guests were pretty loud. No biggie tho. Also the valet wasn’t on the post when we arrived. The food was ok I had the brick chicken with potatoes with a ceaser salad for my appetizer. My date had the salmon with rice and mashed potatoes (which were very buttery but boxed mash potatoes) with meatballs for his appetizer. Will go here again but in warmer weather conditions.

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  9. navi VIP

    Chicago2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 23 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We dined here for my son’s birthday and it was very enjoyable. The service and food were amazing.

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  10. Marisol VIP

    Chicago17 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 22 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great date night place, the food was delicious, the service was great, cocktails and drinks also great, desert was yum! Can’t wait to go back, parking is not great but they do offer valet.

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Butcher and the Bear is rated 4.7 stars by 290 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 29 times today
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2721 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60614-1413

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Thu 16:00–20:45 Fri, Sat 16:00–21:45 Sun 16:00–19:45 Happy Hour Tue–Thu, Sun 16:00–18:00
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Executive Chef
    Saul Ramos
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