The 38 Best Restaurants in Chicago | Eater Chicago

"There are a lot of steakhouses in Chicago, catering to what Midwesterners are supposed to love. Meat and potatoes are fine, but most steakhouses offer the same offerings and ambiance, catering to the expense account crowd. Boeufhaus is the antidote to that pablum. The menu is tight, but the quality is abundant. Customers will find three to four steaks a day (most are dry-aged, while the New York strip is wet-aged). The wine list stars and matches the dry-aged funk of the meat. Cured seafood, vivacious veggie side dishes, and killer cocktails with welcoming service are all hallmarks. There’s no sous vide meat here and it’s not a cheap meal by any stretch, but unlike most of the downtown steakhouses, customers won’t leave here bloated and bored. The food and service set a new mark for a neighborhood restaurant. The downtown landmarks are great, but Boeufhaus is for a more sophisticated guest, not just the bros who are paying off a bet with a steak dinner. Best for: When life comes at you fast, and you need a weekday meal with a nice glass of wine." - Ashok Selvam