Steakhouses

Imagine biting into a perfectly cooked Kobe steak—this Chicago hotspot is creating waves in the local dining scene.

Chicago is a steak lover’s paradise, with legendary institutions and bold newcomers serving up unforgettable cuts. Whether you're celebrating, dating, or just hungry, these top-rated steakhouses—picked from real customer reviews—are totally worth the splurge (and yes, the drive from Rockford).

If I told you that something was bizarre and that's a good thing, you might look at me funny. That is true, however, of the new best steakhouse in Illinois which really is bizarre although the key is in the spelling.

I don't want to scare any cows, but I have always been a big fan of hamburgers and steak. If that food group is important to you, too, you might be interested to know that Missouri's best steakhouse allegedly has a big ole bull on the roof.

If you've been to a steak joint in Chicago, there's a good chance it was Morton's. This place isn't Morton's, but Amy Morton's The Barn is close.

Do you love the Kansas City Chiefs? Then you likely also love Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce, right? One final question. Do you also love steak? If you answer "yes" to all three of those questions, there's great news as Patrick and Travis are opening a new Missouri steakhouse together.

Is it possible that Missouri's best steakhouse could be hiding on a simple street corner in a rather simple looking building? The internet says yes.

When I take the entire state of Illinois under consideration for great steakhouses, I immediately think of Chicago.

Talk about bad moves because this might be one of the worst.