Bavette's Bar and Beouf Review

You can bring your own bottle of wine and they don't charge a corking fee if you share a small glass with another table. I was happy to find out there is a vegetarian menu. My Greens/apple salad was great. We ordered the brussel sprouts and mashed potatoes to share and they were good. My husband was not that impressed with his dry aged steak.

Saturday night, college football, crazy busy. Service was good, food was great. Folks around us laughing, having fun. So glad we ate here

One of my favorite steakhouses in the city at the moment. It's very dark, but I like the ambience. Drinks here are wonderful, especially if you are a whiskey drinker. I love their fried chicken. Lots of great dishes!

Everything was incredible! We had the filet mignon, crab avocado salad, shrimp cocktail, asparagus, and chocolate cream pie. Service was excellent and the ambiance in the parlor is super nice and relaxing.

Filled my order and took payment for curbside. I didn't feel appreciated as a customer.

I love visiting here. The service was very sociable and kind. This place has a good design. Food and atmosphere reminds me of Atlanta.

One of the coolest atmospheres I've been to at a restaurant. Great drinks, appetizers, sides, and of course, steak.

Litteraly the best meal of my life from the steak to the fabulous sides everything was perfect. They even gifted us a free ice cream which was also the most delicious one I have ever tasted! The atmosphere is spot on (maybe a tad bit too dim) but I loved the feel of the place and I'm writing this a year after eating there it was so good I can remember perfectly

Inexpensive fun! Played and talked. Relaxed atmosphere. Delicious apps and friendly staff.

A wonderful leisurely meal here. Sophisticated salad combinations and wonderfully prepared lamb and beef. Oh. . .and the cocktails.

I consider myself a foodie, and I would say that this is the best meal I ve ever had. Everything was perfect. The vibe is great: speakeasy feel with dim lighting and jazz. Great old fashioned. Got a goat cheese duck appetizer that was amazing. And the steaks: cooked to perfect. My group got filet minion and the dry aged ribeye. We were all blown away. The butter topping for the steaks was incredible and caused them to melt in your mouth. The truffle Mac and cheese was a phenomenal side, highly recommend. Then for dessert we got the chocolate cream pie. Delicious. The service was amazing too. We are all dreaming about the next time we can come back here.

I'm born in Chicago and have been eating at Chicago steak joints for decades. This is hands down one of the best meals I've had in the city. Great environment and atmosphere, incredible food, and a wine list that will knock your socks off. Not Cheap but worth it! We went during CoVID times, and the staff and patrons were very professional about keeping everyone safe and distanced. We can't wait to go back.

Texture of the strip is amazing. Most tender I have ever had.

The reviews to date are plentiful already. Adding another 5 stars is all a man can do...

Typically a late night place to go with a group of single girls looking for some great champagne and appetizers, we've also had quite a few dinner here too. First, the staff. I've been here dozens of times, different days of the week, and no matter how busy it gets, the staff are very attentive. Next up, food and drink. All the specialty cocktails are amazing and if not taken in moderation someone will be pouring you into your uber or taxi. The mixologists know how to serve it up here. I usually go for the champagne to pace myself, but their wine selection is great too. The food is as much of a showcase as the drink menu, we usually go in groups of 10, so I think I've tried almost everything. Everything is ala carte (side items) but large enough to share. This is obviously a carnivore's paradise with the cuts of steak, but their salmon and chicken are good too, the salads here are pretty good, but I'd take a steak over salad any day. We've done oysters and champs late night and they are extremely fresh, never a regret in eating their seafood the next day (all very fresh!). For the desserts, I wish they had more options, but if you go and have a sweet tooth you won't regret ordering the chocolate cream pie (a slice of heaven). I have also had the carrot cake, the frosting is AMAZING. The ice cream is great too, very fresh. I tried other desserts here but nothing compared to the chocolate cream pie!. All in all the staff is friendly, the food amazing and the atmosphere is really fun. Everyone from staff to patrons are super friendly, I really enjoyed Bavette's!

With all the steakhouse in this city, Bavette's remains on our top five steakhouses we frequent. A well rounded experience, food, ambiance, service and drinks are all top notch.
My go to, the dry aged ribeye, is done to perfection with a side of bone marrow. The Elote Corn is both sweet and spicy. See you next time

We needed To book our reservations three months in advance in order to get a Saturday evening. Everything we ordered was cooked to perfection and absolutely delicious. The ambience was very romantic as we sat downstairs. Definitely worth the wait .

We've been everywhere in Chicago for steak! This is the BEST! You MUST get the garlic mashed potatoes to accompany your steak! Also request Siaire as your server! The only other experience in a restaurant that even comes close for us is Duke's in Honolulu, HI. You won't find better without a 9 hour flight!

One of the best steakhouses I've been too. Great ambiance, delicious food and good selection of drinks. Although you should get here early or have a reservation since it's gets packed, felt a little rushed towards the end of the meal.

First time visiting Bavette s the other night for our anniversary. Our server was energetic but the food kind of let us down. I got the bone in filet and my boyfriend got the bone in aged ribeye. We frequent steakhouses and know that aggressively seasoning the meat is commonplace but our steaks were downright salty. We ordered button mushrooms and Mac and cheese as our side. The Mac and cheese was good but the mushrooms were over salted too. I really wanted to love this meal but must admit I left somewhat disappointed.

This place has a great design. Makes me feel like I in Nashville again.

One of my favorite steak houses in Chicago. Steaks are cooked to perfection, Rose' martinis go down almost too easily & salads & sides are great. Love the crabcake appetizer. Well worth the money.

Love this place. The atmosphere reminds me of the movie Midnight in Paris. They have a great vegetarian menu too, but honestly the sides are so good we never order off of it. One thing a lot of people don't know, you can bring a bottle of wine with you for every two people in your party. Instead of charging a corking fee they make you send a glass of your wine to another table. Deciding who to send it to is always an interesting conversation with friends.

Next time I'll be back with my friends. The bill was fair for the quality of food. Menu is similar to a restaurant in Jacksonville I liked.

What an amazing experience! The vibe of the place is just second to none...especially for chicago! The staff was super helpful and knowledgeable. The food was spectacular and tasty! A perfect evening.

A five star steakhouse for sure! Great atmosphere and delicious food. Tender, juicy cuts of beef.

It was hard to find a reservation time for a regular dinner but my husband and I really wanted to check it out so we decided to reserve for later, around 11. We were in the dining room and had a small booth to ourselves which was great. Felt a little more private. The atmosphere was really cool. Definitely a vibe you don't get very often! It was really dark, so kinda hard to read the menu, but I actually like dim lit places. Might be annoying for some though. It was kind of packed for 11pm.

Food was awesome. The cheeseburger with bacon was sooo good. Husband had steak frites and that was good too. Their bread & butter is probably the best I've had at an establishment. It was getting late and we were stuffed, so we got a carrot cake to go and that was delicious too.

My only downside was that we were seated next to the bar and these patrons by us were kind of annoying. They had snobby attitudes but some interesting conversations lol. Our server was good and attentive. Towards the end she seemed to want us out as she came by our table like 3x in the last 10 mins to 'check on us.' Their latest reservation time is midnight but they close at 12 which was weird to me. We left a little after midnight.

Great place overall. I am definitely coming back whenever we're back in town.

This place is amazing.
I love the drinks, the steak and bacon.

Looking for a romantic dinner location, work business encounter, girls night....you can't go wrong here. Darker lightening sets the mood perfectly In this popular trendy setting. French inspired menu and your tastebuds will not be disappointed with anything you order! A definite do not miss while you are in Chicago or even if you live here.

The best steak I've ever had. The lobster was also very good as were the cocktails. Our server was excellent. It is very expensive though, so be prepared.

Amazing steaks, speakeasy jazz bar vibes, made our visit to Chicago truly memorable!

Ordered delivery 500 plus for our family meal - no napkins no utensils - DISAPPOINTING!

My favorite restaurant. Speakeasy, intimate vibe. Knowledgeable staff. Dry-aged ribeye, ELOTE, and Lyonnaise salad are divine. Inventive crafted cocktails.

LOVE THE FOOD. Loved our server (don t know his name) but the WAIT/HOSTESS STAFF(woman wait staff\hostess) Was THE WORST! They were mean, rude. Just absolutely the worst tbh.

Words give this place no justice. Waiter was AMAZING as well as bus staff. Food was OUTSTANDING and to die for. Whatever you do....GET THE CRAB CAKE!!!

To get it out of the way, possibly my favorite filet in Chicago! And that is simply complemented by the fact that Bavette's makes one of the best old fashioned's in the city as well! I have never walked into this place without it being completely packed (upstairs and downstairs) as this restaurant executes an amazing balance of low-key yet lively. It's a great location whether it be a happy hour drink at the bar, a night out with the guys, or a special occasion with the wife!

I really enjoyed my meal as well as the atmosphere .Really nice music playing in the background, very comfortable. One of the floor managers brought us a complimentary appetizer after finding out it was our first visit. It was great! Would definitely go back. Prices were satisfactory.

Food is amazing. That being said, way too much salt and tons of butter + mayo. For such a high end resturant I have expected to rely more on chef and cooks' expertise and less on butter and salt. The amount I would expect in bar food. YES, it is tasty, cooked and served well, but I would encourage them to overcome the need to use salt and butter to make tasty food and use / rely more on spices.

No joke, I fasted until now(the evening after) to let my stomach settle down.

If it was in a $ or $$ / bar, I would have given them 5 stars (lower expectations). The food is great but not as expected from a chef/high end restaurant.

We go out to dinner frequently in fine dining and tend to show up in the resturant we love on a bi-weekly basis. Was worth the try.

My wife's favorite restaurant in all of Chicago and one of my top 3. Everything on the menu is absolutely amazing. The wait staff has always been incredibly knowledgeable and helpful and only add to the experience. Whatever the reason you decide to go there you will have a great time. I don't have a bad thing to write about this place.

This place was amazing! Both my husband and I had this place recommended to us and so happy we went. It was very romantic feeling with dim lights and leather accents. The music was a great touch as well.

We made reservations for 945 PM but arrived at 930 and were seated almost right away. We had a specialty rum cocktail that was served with crush ice (my fave) and presented nicely.

We ordered the shrimp cocktail that was served in a great tower presentation. If we had a larger group, we would have definitely done for one of the other seafood towers. The table by us had one and it looked beautiful. Our filets were cooked perfectly and the brussel sprouts and mac and cheese were great sides to share.

Our server was attention and as well as the rest of the staff, refilling our water and checking in on us. We would 1000% recommend this place to anyone coming into town. Hope to be back eventually!

Overall great experience. Service impeccable, amazing cocktails and a bomb bone in filet. Come hungry, dress well.

The best steakhouse in Chicago. Old Hollywood vibe on the main level and quite dark and sexy vibe on the basement level. Perfect music for each section. Wonderful cocktails- try the Lion s Tail. We brought a bottle of wine and was told the corking fee was $50 OR we can offer a glass from the bottle to another patron. Great idea for folks who like to bring their fav wine to restaurants.

Amazing restaurant. Only went for appetizers and a drink but everything was super.

Never had a bad experience here. Truly one of the finest establishments in Chicago. If you're looking for something romantic, reserve a spot at the parlor!

This dinner was way above my expectations. The steak was cooked to perfection and the atmosphere fit the menu. This was by far the best filet I have ever eaten! Make sure you have a reservation.

This place is something special. The atmosphere, food and service are incredible. Highly recommend this place. We didn't have a reservation, but found a spot at the bar and the bartender (James) was great. Everything that was recommended was perfect.

It s pretty good place to eat but a bit overrated. I can t find what bavette is better than other steak house in Chicago, such as Gibson s. It s just ok.

Amazing experience all around. From our first drink at the bar, to the amazing steak and capped by an incredible dessert it was incredible!

The service is really what sets this restaurant above the rest. The food was really good, but probably similar to that of other great steakhouses in Chicago. Our waiter, however, was probably in the top 5 my family and I have ever had. He had personality, made a connection with us, but was not overbearing or overly opinionated or pushy. He gave great recommendations when asked.
The food: appetizers we ordered included the the crab cake (phenomenal) and the goat cheese (average). The 6 oz filet I ordered was cooked just as I asked and the sides were also delicious. I recommend the Brussels sprouts and the mashed potatoes.

Easily one of the best steaks I've ever had. The staff is very accommodating and knowledgeable. Make reservations!

Been multiple times. Best bone in ribeye in the city. Great decor and ambiance. Servers are usually great but have had one that was less than good. Everything is good.

An absolutely amazing experience. Great food/drinks and the perfect environment to initiate a romantic night. If youre lucky enough to get Erik as your server, sit back and get ready to have a meal to remember.

Awesome food and service. Ask for the "long" version of what a Chicago cut is.

I m a big foodie and am incredibly honest in my reviews. Trust me when I say, you need to go here. First of all, I went alone. Usually when I go to a nice restaurant alone people look at me odd , but everyone from the hostess to the busses to the waitress respected me and treated me well. I felt so taken care of. Immediately, they give you the expectations with masks and such (they do very much enforce having your mask on when your server is around so be prepared for this. My server was great and explained his etiquette right off the bat which was extremely helpful. He stood at a distance until I had my mask on but stood at a distance when checking in). The food was PHENOMENAL!!! The old fashion was a great start. Sourdough was delicious and warm. Oysters paired with theirs given sauces were perfect. The wedged salad is to die for. I promise you want to get something with bacon on it!!! Or just a side of bacon . It had a sweet sauce almost like honey over it. My ribeye was perfectly cooked and delicious. Juicy , well seasoned and the sauce paired well. The entire time, the bussing team and my waiter made sure I had all I needed. My server paired a wine with my steak and I did not regret it. Brought home a peace of chocolate cream pie by the suggestion of my waiter and oh my goodness. Light and easy to eat. Not too overly sweet. The chocolate paired with the cream and Oreo bottom was delightful.
Overall, my experience was top notch. Except to spend to get the best experience: I felt my meal was well rounded and satisfying and did not mind paying what I did. Even the service fee felt fair, COVID hasn t been easy on anyone and if you re dining here you have more than enough money to pay the service fee
Recommend BIG TIME. You want to eat here. Oh yeah!!! The ambiance!!! SO good. Chill, jazzy vibes. Dark and candlelit. Immediately upon entering, I knew I d feel comfortable. But do expect it to be dimly lit.

Love the food. Love the drinks. And my kids are so well behaved. We are thinking of moving in. :)

Best best best. Perfect food perfect service perfect ambiance. Just an incredible experience every time we come here. This is the steak house of the Gods a true out of this world experience. You will be doing yourself a huge favor by going here!!!

The seafood tower is awesome - perfect for sharing with a group of four. The filet and brussels sprouts were delicious as well. Atmosphere is a little bit dark, especially downstairs, but it adds to the place's charm.

We went here for our Valentine's day celebration, but we went on the 13 th too avoid the crowds. Originally, we were given the worst seat in the house. We were really disappointed. When our server first came to take our drink order, we expressed our displeasure with our table. It was right by the waiting area and it was hard to hear each other over others waiting for tables, not very romantic. Our server was very understanding and said she would fine us something else, but would also work on our drinks. A minute later, a host showed up at our table and said they found another table for us and that our drinks would be brought there. Our new table was downstairs and MUCH more romantic. Our drinks joined us shortly after arriving at our new table. Our new server asked what the occasion was that we were celebrating. We told him it was for our Valentine's day a day early. He was really great and helped do everything he could to make our night special. We got the Steak Tartar and Peppered Duck and Goat Cheese Terrine. Both were amazing and flavorful, we recommend then. For dinner we both had their amazing steaks. We passed on dessert, but our server sent us an ice cream dessert with a sparkler for free. We can't recommend this place enough!

Great food, atmosphere, and service. I will be back and you should try it!

Absolutely great steakhouse. I had the 600 gramm dry aged Rib Eye and can definetly say that it is one of the best steaks I have ever had in my life. It was perfectly cooked and the sides were fantastic as well.

We came to this place for dinner. we heard about this spot from quite a few people. Well, it was a winning. The staff welcomed us with a smile and we felt excellent. The meal was delicious. We loved this restaurant a lot and we shall definitely come back again. we highly recommend this place.

We went here to celebrate 2 birthdays. Service was amazing. Our waitress was awesome and so were the other staff we interacted with. Very cool wine policy (no corkage fee if you share a glass with another table when you bring your own bottle in). Everything was delicious (crab avocado salad, filet, dry aged rib eye, marrow, spinach, Brussels, mac, and the chocolate pie). We will certainly be back.

We had a lovely impromptu anniversary dinner here. Mike our bartender was perfect. Food was delicious. Thanks for making a Kansas City couple feel welcome

Food is awesome service and staff... Terrible I love this place so much but refuse to go back

Excellent service from the waiter I don t remember his name, but he was very attentive. Food was delicious! Great atmosphere will be back!

I love Bavette's! It is my absolute favorite restaurant in this city! I have had their dry aged ribeye and seriously don't think I will even have a better steak in my life. The atmosphere is vibrant, undeniably cool, dimly lit and makes you feel you've done something right to simply be there! I prefer a table downstairs. It's a little quieter and feels a little more exclusive than the bustling atmosphere upstairs. That being said, take what you can get! It's a very popular spot.

I am extremely disappointed in Bavette's.

I made a reservation six weeks ago to celebrate a late Valentine's day with my boyfriend. I was so excited to finally have a chance to go to Bavette's, a place that my coworkers had been raving about for years. To my disappointment, when I called today to confirm my reservation for this Sunday, they notified me that they could not find my reservation. They mentioned that as they changed from OpenTable to Reserve, they lost a few reservations.

I'm not mad that they lost my reservation. It happens. It's not their fault. What I am extremely frustrated about was the attitude of the hostess that answered the phone. They were completely nonchalant and unhelpful. Not once did they apologize for the loss of the reservation. Not once did they work to provide a viable alternative. They very much answered the phone with the attitude of "we already have a lot of people who are dying to come so it's no big deal if we lose you."

Given my interaction with Bavette's today, I have no desire to ever dine with them. I am surprised that a restaurant of Bavette's alleged caliber has such dismal service. I only hope that I can help other diners avoid a bad experience, especially as they plan for a special occasion.

Fantastic steak. Had the age 2 bone-in ribeye. Would highly recommend it.
two bars in the facility. If the one upstairs is full check out the one downstairs. It's really nice.
It's a great chill facility. Would recommend it for dates or celebrations.

Love the corkage policy, $60 corking fee or share a pour with another table. Great way to make friends!

Absolutely incredible cuisine. Great service. Obviously expensive but that is expected. The sourdough is to die for made fresh everyday and the filet is unmatched by any other place in the state. Definitely my go to for a date night

Though it was a little dark and hard to see the food in front of me, the food and drinks were still delicious. The staff was excellent. And the atmosphere downstairs was plain lovely - perfect for a date night! Just provide brighter or taller candles perhaps? :)

Food and services were fine, outdoor setting left much to he desired

My brother and I went for a Christmas Dinner which is our annual tradition , to pick a restaurant to try from my friend s suggestions. The experience was different from the reviews we ve read . It took so long for us to be greeted and have our water glasses get filled . The salad arrived fast but the entree s took so long and no one came to explain why it s taking so long . We waited so long for people to pass by in our table when we were done already and for us to get a dessert menu but we decided for our food just to be boxed instead because we tried our best to get the attention of the employees but no one was around to check how we re doing even though we were done with our plates like for 15 minutes... after paying, we had to wait again for couple minutes for the check... food is good, but service is just okay as someone who works in the industry and a foodie.

4.5 stars. The interior and mood was perfect. The steak was good but expected something special. The steak tartare was simply the best. Prices are friendlier than most high end steakhouses in LA, Vegas or NYC.

A very cool place to grab a drink. Has a very speakeasy vibe.

The steaks are great. Don t worry about ordering a little duchess theres more than you think if you plan on ordering a salad and a side like the wild mushrooms (also great). Dress here is casual to semi formal. If you show up before 6pm you probably won t need a reservation.

Very dark setting on 2 floors. Excellent beef, good cocktails and whiskey. Red wine was much too cold for appreciating. Prices seemed high. Didn't try the seafood as we came from Boston and are picky about fresh seafood.

Hands down my favorite steak place in Chicago! Not only is the service impeccable, you also don't feel stuffy or too "white table cloth" in the restaurant.

We ordered the bone in filet, filet mignon, and the dry aged ribeye and everything had the perfect temperature (highly recommend medium rare). The crab salad was also a great compliment and dressed lightly the way I love it. Definitely don't miss the chocolate cream pie dessert either!

Babette's also has some of my favorite old fashioned in the city! In fact, they have about 5 different varieties, which your server can recommend depending on your taste preference.

Outstanding. Ribeye classic was terrific! Perfectly cooked and melt in your mouth. Mashed potatoes, creamed spinach and Mac n cheese we're all outstanding. Ended with espresso, was ok, and chocolate ice cream which was decadent! While it is quite expensive I highly recommend it!

Impeccable service! I had the princess cut filet and it was cooked to perfection, a beautiful char on the outside, med rare inside. Oh so tender! The sides were also delicious. I would put this in my top 5.

We came by to celebrate my friend's and have some steaks. Good stuff! My ribeye was phenomenal with good sides. If you're in the River North neighborhood this is a place to be.

The best steakhouse in Chicago. The food, drinks, service and ambiance are perfect.

Outstanding experience and perfect bar and dining place in the chicago.. I do recommend it .. Thanks

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Passable steak house - although Chicago offers many other, superior choices.

Dark atmosphere, ultra low lighting, cramped seating.

Neither a memorable experience nor good value.

Went there on Christmas trip to Chicago with my boyfriend and it was phenomenal!
The ambiance is romantic and nice, food are amazing, my server Eric is awesome. He recommended delicious dishes that matched up with our wine, suggested us places to try during our stay. Basically, he knows what he is doing.
Definitely must to go restaurant if you are in Chicago!

Very impressed.
Delicious food. Calming ambient lighting. Nice background jazzy music. Exceptional service.
Highly recommend to visit.

OMG, our entire experience at Bavette's was perfect! The food, drinks and service were all excellent. This was our first time dining at Bavette's, but it most certainly will not be our last. Customer service is a dying art these days, but this place really gets it right.

Recommended dishes we loved: traditional filet, smoked salmon Caesar salad, Chicago ribeye, truffle mac and cheese.

Cozy and classic. This place is a gem. Service is tops and food is delicious. Caesar Salad with smoked salmon, steak, and the fried chicken all impressed.

Great spot for late after work spot..Merideth great service!

Gosh, I just love this place. Experienced it by way of a friend and have repeatedly came back. The food, the ambience, and the social aspect make this an amazing experience for groups and/or special dinners with your significant other.

One of my favorite places in Chicago. My bf and I got lost because we couldn't find the actual sign of the restaurant, making this place more mysterious! Felt like going into the 80's speakeasy :) Loved the foods, drinks, and atmosphere. I was really blessed to spend my 21st b-day here last year