Steak 48 · Restaurant · Chicago
River North steakhouse with a glass-enclosed show kitchen and a second-floor patio
Steak 48 is a high-energy River North steakhouse that opened in 2017, built around USDA Prime steaks, Wagyu, fresh seafood and shellfish, with a full list of wine and handcrafted cocktails.
What sets it apart is the kitchen on display. A glass-enclosed show kitchen lets guests watch the chefs at work, and the Prime steaks are wet-aged 28 days and hand cut in house by the master butcher.
The restaurant is a collection of dining rooms, from intimate to more energized, with a second-floor outdoor patio for summer nights and private dining suites for groups of 4 to 100. Open with the crispy shrimp in sweet Thai chili and garlic aioli, then build around a steak and the double baked truffle potato, finished with black truffle, fontina, gouda and boursin, a side big enough to share. The corn creme brulee, sweet corn with cream and turbinado sugar, is the sweet-savory side worth adding, and the 22 oz 45-day dry-aged bone-in ribeye is there for a bigger cut. Desserts run to a warm vanilla caramel cake and a triple layer key lime pie.
Steak 48 serves dinner nightly, Monday through Thursday 5 to 9, Friday and Saturday 4 to 10, and Sunday 4 to 9, so weekend nights run latest. Guests are encouraged to dress up, with collared shirts and sport coats appreciated and athletic wear not permitted. It sits steps from River North's bars, lounges and clubs, a dinner built for a longer night out.
Address: 615 N Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL 60611, Chicago
Steak 48 takes reservations through OpenTable. 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: 17:00 - 21:00
- Tuesday: 17:00 - 21:00
- Wednesday: 17:00 - 21:00
- Thursday: 17:00 - 21:00
- Friday: 16:00 - 22:00
- Saturday: 16:00 - 22:00
- Sunday: 16:00 - 21:00
Frequently asked about Steak 48
How do I get a reservation at Steak 48 in Chicago?
Tables at Steak 48 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 Steak 48?
Steak 48 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 Steak 48?
Steak 48 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 Steak 48 located?
Steak 48 is in Chicago, at 615 N Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL 60611. MyRSVP can build it into a full Chicago itinerary alongside the surrounding nightlife.
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- Steak 48 Los Angeles · Prime steakhouse at Wilshire Boulevard and Roxbury Drive in Beverly Hills, with A5 wagyu and fresh seafood.
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