The 23 Best New Restaurants In Chicago - Chicago - The Infatuation

"Chicago is at a near-intervention point when it comes to steakhouses. But in a sea of cut-and-paste, giant-baked-potato-business-dinner places, The Alston is a welcome addition. This new spot from the chef of Esmé mixes fancy steakhouse nostalgia (caviar bumps) with “this ain’t your average experience” touches (freakishly tall martini glasses). The dishes are more straightforward but really good. The escargot balances saltiness with tasty mini butter pastries on top, and the porterhouse with a cherry glaze is perfectly tender. The Alston does have a sometimes-silly artsy side, like images of the Bean and 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, nick allen, adrian kane, nick allen, nick allen, john ringor, john ringor, nick allen, john ringor, nick allen, nick allen, nick allen, john ringor, john ringor, john ringor, john ringor, john ringor, adrian kane, john ringor, john ringor, john ringor, john ringor, john ringor, john ringor, john ringor