Asador Bastian

Why we recommend Asador Bastian in Chicago

When guests book a Chicago nightclub, beach club, or pool day through MyRSVP and ask where to eat around it, Asador Bastian is one of the names that comes back most consistently from our team. This page is written as a guide rather than as a reservation listing: the practical details, the signature dishes, the room layout, and the direct route to reserve are all here so you know what to expect before you walk in. Restaurant reservations outside Las Vegas sit with the venues themselves; MyRSVP handles the nightlife and pool-club side of the trip.

What to expect in the room and on the menu

Chef Doug Psaltis and pastry chef Hsing Chen opened Asador Bastian in 2023 inside the restored 1883 Flair House, a 90-seat intimate steakhouse anchored by a 10-seat chef’s table and a lively bar room. The dining room channels San Sebastián’s traditional asadors through polished wood, exposed brick, olive-green leather banquettes, and Spanish-inspired decor—cozy yet refined, lit to encourage lingering conversations. The menu centers on fire-grilled premium beef: the signature Txuletón Ribeye ($84/lb), sourced daily from aged Spanish and New Zealand dairy cattle, sits alongside Dry-Aged Holstein ($134/lb) and Akaushi cuts. Starters like Caviar Churros and Jamón Ibérico set the tone; sides such as Tallow Potatoes and Grilled Asparagus balance the mains. Desserts—Burnt Basque Cheesecake and Baba au Rhum—arrive crafted by Chen, paired with Spanish Old Fashioneds or wines from a curated, sommeliers-selected Iberian list. The restaurant operates Tuesday–Thursday and Sunday 4:30–10 p.m., Friday–Saturday until 10:30 p.m. Ranked as North America’s second-best steakhouse in 2025 by World’s Best Steaks, tables command attention; peak weekend slots and the chef’s table often require 30-day advance planning. Premium pricing reflects both sourcing and exclusivity, but the experience justifies the investment for serious beef and Basque cuisine enthusiasts.

Reservations — how to book Asador Bastian

A quick note on how to use this page: Asador Bastian sits on our curated Chicago dining shortlist, but MyRSVP doesn’t hold restaurant inventory here — that concierge service is Las Vegas-only. For the reservation, book direct with the venue on whichever channel they use (their own site, OpenTable, Resy, SevenRooms, or phone). For a nightclub, pool day, or beach club layered into the same Chicago trip, that is the part where MyRSVP picks up — submit the form on the relevant venue page and we will coordinate that side of the evening with your dinner reservation as the anchor point.

Hours, dress, and planning windows

Here is the practical layer for Asador Bastian — the details you need before booking. Hours of operation: Bar Room: daily 4:00 PM – midnight. Dining Room: Sunday–Wednesday 4:00 PM – 10:00 PM; Thursday–Saturday 4:00 PM – 10:30 PM. Dress code: Smart and elegant is the standard; policy isn’t strictly enforced at the door. Upscale casual or better is appropriate. Reservations tighten around Lollapalooza, Bears, Bulls, Cubs, Sox, and Blackhawks game nights; on those weekends, plan to book two to six weeks out depending on the seating type, and ask about chef’s counter, bar dining or private-dining allocations if the main reservation book reads fully booked.

How MyRSVP helps with the rest of your Chicago trip

Reserving Asador Bastian. Use the restaurant’s own booking channel for the dinner reservation; availability, private dining and chef’s-counter inventory live with the restaurant, not with MyRSVP. Dinner reservations are direct with Asador Bastian. For the nightclub, pool day or beach club you’re planning around the meal, submit the MyRSVP form on the relevant venue page and a concierge assigned to that venue will be in touch with pricing, placement and the best area for your group.