The Best Restaurants In River North - Chicago - The Infatuation
"The Alston is a new steakhouse from the Esmé chef, and it mixes fancy steakhouse nostalgia (caviar bumps) with “this ain’t your average experience” touches (freakishly tall martini glasses). The dishes are straightforward but really good, like escargot that balances its saltiness with tasty mini butter pastries on top, and a porterhouse with a cherry glaze that's perfectly tender. This River North spot does have a sometimes-silly artsy side, like images of the Bean and the Venus De Milo projected on the ceiling. Still, it’s refreshing to feel caught off-guard by a steakhouse in 2025." - adrian kane, john ringor, veda kilaru
