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Butcher and the Bear
$$$$ · Steakhouse

2721 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60614
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Best Steakhouse in Lincoln Park

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Food Quality 5
Service 5
Atmosphere 5
Value 5
Consistency 5
Cultural Relevance 5

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Master Critic Review

Butcher and the Bear 8.0
Park West
Vibes: Date Night Magic Luxury Dining Elite Trendy Table Hotspots Girls Night Out Approved
Opened in early 2024 by Sapori Trattoria owner Kosti Demos with chef-partner Saul Ramos, Butcher and the Bear is a speakeasy-style Lincoln Park steakhouse built around Second City Prime’s high-end beef. Diners come for wagyu tasting boards, classic bone-in cuts, and a moody, Prohibition-era room that feels deliberately more neighborhood than downtown power scene.
Must-Try Dishes: Wagyu Steak Tasting Board, 20oz Bone-In Ribeye, Wagyu Beef Cheek Cavatelli
Scores:
Value: 6.8 Service: 7.8 Consistency: 7.9 Food Quality: 8.2 Atmosphere: 9.1 Cultural Relevance: 8.3
What makes it special: A speakeasy-style Lincoln Park steakhouse focused on wagyu tastings and premium Second City Prime cuts.
Who should go: Steak-focused diners seeking moody, upscale Lincoln Park nights.
When to visit: Prime evening seatings Thursday–Saturday for full energy.
What to order: Wagyu tasting board, 20oz bone-in ribeye, wagyu beef cheek cavatelli.
Insider tip: Book bar seats for faster reservations and easier access to the cocktail list.