Tim Janes

Review of Bavette's Bar and Beouf

Sophisticated take on the traditional Chicago Stea...

Sophisticated take on the traditional Chicago Steakhouse. Dark and sexy interior is it's own space/time continuum. You are enveloped in comfort and the dark atmosphere creates a private bubble within a private bubble. Other diners almost drop away creating an intimate dinner in a very busy room.

We were well served. While our waiter was a bit of a peacock the support team was delightfully attentive but not intrusive. His unnecessary flourishes of speech and demeanor were balanced by thorough steady service from others.

It would be easy to over enjoy the bread and regret it later. Don't. Several options and customization make the seafood tower a perfect start. I haven't enjoyed seafood this fresh and tasty since moving from Miami.
The bone in rib eye was perfectly cooked extremely delicious and as tender as one would expect -the fat has been dry aged into a silky succulent alchemical reaction that pleases in both taste and mouth feel.

The sides were perfectly executed. Truffled mac n cheese seems a bit expected but perhaps it is a new classic. When prepared this well it would certainly deserve to be. Charred Brussels sprouts were equally delicious. I could have passed on the loaded baked potato which while inoffensive was also unimpressive. Slightly dry and lacking the stepped up flavors of the rest of the meal it was really just a space taker on a full table.

Wine and drinks service was efficient and knowledgeable. Trust to ask for a wine with specific qualities and let the staff decide.

While price may make this a special occasion only experience for some the experience will have you searching for other occasions to make special