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Butcher and the Bear, Chicago, IL

Butcher and the Bear

4.7
4.7
257 Reviews
$31 to $50
Steakhouse

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 95 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 257 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

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Butcher and the Bear offers a "romantic and intimate" dining experience with "amazing food" and "attentive service." Guests rave about the "incredible" Wagyu tasting board and "perfectly executed" steaks. The "beautiful" ambiance and "friendly" staff create a "memorable" atmosphere, making it a "must-visit" for special occasions.

257 Reviews
  1. Gianna

    VIP

    Chicago

    17 reviews

    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and atmosphere! Perfect intimate setting without being too fancy or stuffy

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  2. Neal

    VIP

    Chicago

    30 reviews

    5.0

    30 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Do not miss this experience. From beginning to end it is perfect.

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  3. Tunia

    VIP

    Chicago

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Atmosphere is very warm and romantic. The menu has many options for whatever you’re in the mood for. The food and service is top notch, but not pretentious. Looking forward to going back!

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  4. Yesenia

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing, I definitely recommend this great place. Every staff member treats you incredible & professional throughout your dining experience. I will definitely be coming back! 10/10

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  5. Lauren

    VIP

    Orange County

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    This was our second time and we got our same waitress, Rachel. Rachel is outstanding, providing extreme knowledge of the menu and flavor pairing. We look forward to returning very soon.

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  6. Chase

    VIP

    Baltimore

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely exceeded every expectation we had for this place. The food was great and service even better. Wedge salad with pork belly was a sleeper favorite of ours. The octopus and NY Strip were also delicious. We also had the waygu pasta which was phenomenal. Highly recommend checking out this Lincoln park gem.

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  7. Jonathan

    VIP

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food and service. The salmon and grilled seafood salad beyond memorable.

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  8. Dimmer

    Atlanta

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First time here wanting to not drive downtown to a steakhouse and would absolutely go back in a second. Every part of the experience was great, including absolute incredible server 

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  9. Brian

    VIP

    Naples

    27 reviews

    5.0

    27 reviews

    Dined on January 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing space, great soundtrack, our server was great, helpful and paced dinner perfectly. All food was amazing as were the cocktails. We had 2 birthdays and felt very well attended. Chef visited table and everything was perfectly cooked and presented. Desserts over the top good! We will be back.

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  10. Sue

    VIP

    Pittsburgh

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on January 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was VERY special. We tried a large variety- all of it terrific. The service was really the best I’ve had - like we were family! From the reservation, parking, seating to dessert - these folks care. Rare!

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FAQs

Butcher and the Bear is rated 4.7 stars by 257 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 95 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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