Bavette's Steakhouse · Restaurant · Chicago
Dry-aged steaks in a speakeasy-style dining room on West Kinzie Street in River North
Temporarily closed. Bavette's Steakhouse reopens on Nov 15, 2026. The hours below are the normal schedule.
Bavette's Bar & Boeuf sits at 218 West Kinzie Street in River North, a steakhouse that has served dinner at this address since 2012. The setting feels like a cavernous speakeasy, with exposed brick, mismatched hanging light fixtures and deep brown Chesterfield-style sofas, and it suits a romantic dinner, a business table or a small celebration equally well. Below the dining room, The Parlor adds private and semi-private seating around a full bar.
Dry-aged beef anchors the menu. The 20-ounce bone-in ribeye and the 16-ounce bone-in New York strip are both aged 42 days and served with bearnaise and steak salt. Starters include a tenderloin steak tartare with dijonnaise and slow-cooked egg, a baked crab cake with preserved lemon remoulade, and a shrimp cocktail with horseradish. Roasted chicken with mashed potatoes and garlic confit, truffle mac and cheese and creamed spinach round out the table, and the chocolate cream pie is the classic finish.
Dinner runs Monday through Thursday from 4:00 PM to 10:30 PM, Friday and Saturday from 3:00 PM to 11:00 PM, and Sunday from 3:00 PM to 10:30 PM. Walk-ins are welcome at the bar, which serves the full menu. Reservations open 21 days in advance, with each new date released at 9:00 AM.
Address: 218 W Kinzie St, Chicago, IL 60654, Chicago
Bavette's Steakhouse takes reservations through Resy. This MyRSVP guide covers the room, what it is known for and when to go in Chicago; use the booking link on this page to reserve direct.
Hours of operation
- Monday: 16:00 - 22:30
- Tuesday: 16:00 - 22:30
- Wednesday: 16:00 - 22:30
- Thursday: 16:00 - 22:30
- Friday: 15:00 - 23:00
- Saturday: 15:00 - 23:00
- Sunday: 15:00 - 22:30
Frequently asked about Bavette's Steakhouse
How do I get a reservation at Bavette's Steakhouse in Chicago?
Tables at Bavette's Steakhouse are booked directly with the restaurant. If it is part of a bigger Chicago plan, our Chicago team handles the nightlife around your dinner and can point you to the venue's own reservations channel.
What should I order at Bavette's Steakhouse?
Bavette's Steakhouse is best known for its signature dishes and shareable plates. Tell MyRSVP your party size and any dietary needs and we note them with your request.
What is the dress code at Bavette's Steakhouse?
Bavette's Steakhouse keeps an upscale dining dress code: smart, dressed-up attire, no athletic wear or beachwear. MyRSVP confirms any current door specifics with your booking.
Where is Bavette's Steakhouse located?
Bavette's Steakhouse is in Chicago, at 218 W Kinzie St, Chicago, IL 60654. MyRSVP can build it into a full Chicago itinerary alongside the surrounding nightlife.
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