Came here with my visitor from Vancouver. He was impressed!!! Good atmosphere (dark and intimate), comfortable chairs, excellent services (per this picky man- the waitress knows what to do and how to do her job well), amazing food and drinks (both cocktails and wines). We had the porterhouse, crab stuffed avocado salad, steak tartare, and two sides. The sundae was delicious too!
I used to live around the block from Bevette's and it was a favorite. Moved away from Chicago and got to visit this last weekend and the meal was incredible.6 years later, the quality is still there. The bread is some of the best in town, the blue crab cake is mouth watering and you cannot go wrong with a steak here! Highly recommend. It is always busy so a reservation is super helpful.
10/10 recommend! I visited Chicago in September of 2021, for my boyfriends surprise 21st birthday. I spent months in advance looking at countless restaurants to take him for his birthday and I settled on Bavette’s. I am happy I did!! We sat in the parlor and it was very nice! I wanted something to make him feel very special and romantic, sitting in the parlor with the small candle light accomplished just that! We started off with the pork belly bacon strips and omg.. we still talk about them almost a year later! The mac and cheese too!!! Oh my gosh, making my mouth water thinking about it! Overall, if you’re thinking of trying this place and want to take your loved one here for a very special dinner, you will not regret it! It is in the pricey side, but I promise you, you won’t forget this place! We got a free dessert, got sung happy birthday and had a very awesome server who was patient and took our new taste buds into consideration. Thank you Bavette’s for a once in a lifetime, memorable experience!
Potentially the best old-school steakhouse in Chicago. Has the look and feel of a restaurant straight out of the 1920’s, with huge high-quality steaks - I got the 16 oz. ribeye pictured here, but you really can’t go wrong with any of them. Salads and sides were delicious and hearty. The wedge salad, garlic creamy mashed potatoes, and Brussels sprouts were all highlights. Excellent, attentive, and knowledgeable service makes Bavette’s the full package.If you love steakhouses and you’re in the mood for an intimate, dimly lit dinner on a date or with family and friends, this place is a must.Note: there are also a lot of appealing seafood options here, but we didn’t try any of them (this time!).
We stopped in for a drink downstairs on a Thursday evening without a reservation. We put our name on the wait list and had a table in 30 minutes. My husband and I shared a New York strip steak and loaded baked potatoes. They were both delicious. We also had the salmon Caesar salad. It was very good. Our friends had the best fried chicken I have ever tasted. It was very crispy. The restaurant brought the best sour dough bread for the table that I have also ever tasted. I loved the atmosphere. They had a great collection of jazz music playing.
A decent dining experience with top notch service!We skipped the appetizer and ordered dry aged NY strip and rib-eye (Chicago cut), with bone marrow enhancement. Both steaks came out very salty, especially the Ribeye. I don't think this is what they're supposed to taste like so we asked our server whether it's over seasoned. Surprisingly she kindly offered to recook the steaks. The second plates come out barely seasoned - we think it's an "overcorrection" and obviously the kitchen needs a more consistent standard in terms of seasoning. On the plus side, the temperature is perfect, meat is fresh and of high quality. I recommend going with the dry aged option if this is your first time dining here.Roasted bone marrow is also delicious and the jam + onion pairing enhance its flavor and reduce the greasiness.Lastly, highly recommend making a reservation! We were able to lock a reservation at 3:45pm on Friday and the restaurant is packed by the time we got there. You may expect to wait for 1hr+ without a reservation. Also they have a 4% surcharge to the bill if you dine in.
First time here and the person in charge of our experience told us this is the best steakhouse in Chicago. When the filet mignon came out my companion and I both agreed that it was the best steak either of us have had in our life. The buttery crust was perfectly charred and the center was a beautiful rich red with not a trace of tendon. The filet just melts in the mouth. I also love the seafood tower. Do yourself a solid and get the king crab legs and a few oysters. Bavette’s absolutely lived up to it’s reputation. 5 stars all around.
Where do I begin?!?ABSOLUTELY INCREDIBLE!!Start to finish... Perfection!Every single minute was top notch!Best meal I've ever had!!Do not miss this one!Service (Carol Ann) was over the top to say the least!I wish I could give it more than 5 stars! It really was incredible!
Nice typical American classy bar/Restaurant. We had some drinks and starter at the bar and was really cosy. The steaks they serve are great.
We went here for our 10 year wedding anniversary meal. What a place. Everything is just great. The food, atmosphere, staff and drinks. Special mention to Ruben and Jacob who looked after us. They are a credit to the company.