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Butcher and the Bear, Chicago, IL

Butcher and the Bear

4.7
4.7
218 Reviews
$31 to $50
Steakhouse

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 19 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood 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 218 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
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Butcher and the Bear is a standout in Chicago's dining scene, offering a cozy ambiance perfect for date nights. With "fantastic service," this steakhouse excels in premium cuts, like the Black Onyx Ribeye, and creative sides. Their "amazing" cocktails and desserts, especially the carrot cake, are unforgettable. A must-visit for steak lovers!

218 Reviews
  1. Carrie

    Hawaii

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Staff was amazing. Attentive but not overbearing and food was phenomenal

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  2. Marlene

    New York City

    7 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Overall and underwhelming experience. Everything was just okay. Did not live up to my expectations based on other reviews and other steakhouses in Chicago.

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  3. Lauren

    Chicago

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Food is TOP NOTch - will be back again Some of the other patrons are quite rude and smelly. If the crowd is like that again I may need to move on to other steak houses. One table reeked of disgusting smelling pot. It’s legal now, one would think you could get some decent marijuana or an odor less edible if that’s your thing. Another table near us was drunk and acting like frat bros at a kegger. I could barely hear the conversation at my own table. Thankfully the frat bro table left after our appetizer.

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  4. Brigette

    Atlanta Metro

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    I never order well done anything and my steak was horrible

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  5. Charlene

    Chicago

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was amazing ! Tasting board w the lobster was amazing! Chicken, sea bass, salmon, lamb chops, tasting ribeye were delicious! Best mashed potatoes! Highly recommend!

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  6. Erik

    Chicago

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 22, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Reserved a table but ended up sitting at the bar. Luckily we got there in time for happy hour, so a glass of 'red' wine and the burger (only on HH menu @ bar) sounded good. Wine tasted good and was a great value, unfortunately the burger was overcooked for both of us - but it wasn't a bad burger! Kind of like your uncles BBQ. The hospitality and atmosphere outweighs the need for your food to hit "influencer" status. Had it been slightly less cooked, who knows where Unc could be... Shoutout to our bartender! Was a friggin gem. Great at knowing when to have a chat and when to help out during the meal. 10/10 would sit at his bar again.

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 17, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Loved it! Great food, different appetizers, entrees, and options. Great atmosphere. Overall a very enjoyable experience.

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  8. Karen

    New Orleans

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 17, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    My steak and grilled asparagus were delicious. We had an 8pm reservation but didn’t get seated until 8:30/8:45m. My whipped potatoes were not hot and I sent them back and they still weren’t hot. They took them off the bill. My drink (lemon drop martini) at the bar $20 and was not good. Our waiter was very nice and personable. Overall I would recommend this restaurant but I wouldn’t rush back.

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  9. Martin

    Baltimore

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on November 17, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great atmosphere great service is really great. Highly recommend.

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  10. Jen

    Chicago

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 16, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious and exactly what I wanted. The steak was great and so where the sides

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Butcher and the Bear is rated 4.7 stars by 218 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 19 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
  • Neighborhood
    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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