Looking for restaurants? Our top picks are Mastro's Steakhouse, Joy District Chicago and Chicago Chop House, ranked by diner ratings. The full list below updates as menus change.
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Find affordable places for steak in River North. Top-rated steak spots at the right price.
River North's Affordable Steak Destinations
River North is home to some of Chicago’s most iconic dining destinations, offering plenty of ways to enjoy a high-quality steak without the premium price tag. This curated selection ranges from the classic American offerings at Billy Goat Tavern and Cousins Subs to the dedicated steakhouse experiences found at Perilla Steakhouse and Wildfire. Whether you are looking for a meal at Joy District Chicago or a relaxed visit to 320 River Bar, these local favorites prove that delicious cuts and affordable prices can go hand in hand throughout the neighborhood.
17 restaurants in Best Affordable Steak in River North | Top Affordable Spots
- Mastro's Steakhouse: Steakhouse.
- Joy District Chicago: American.
- Chicago Chop House: Steakhouse.
- Benny's Chop House: Steakhouse.
- Perilla Steakhouse: Steakhouse.
- 320 River Bar: American.
- Prime & Provisions: Steakhouse.
- Gene & Georgetti: Steakhouse.
- Smith & Wollensky: Steakhouse.
- Billy Goat Tavern: American.
- Cousins Subs: American.
- Fleming's: Steakhouse.
- Steak 48: Steakhouse.
- RPM Steak: Steakhouse.
- Wildfire: Steakhouse.
- Michael Jordan's Steak House: Steakhouse.
- Fogo de Chão: Steakhouse is the most accurate.
How this list is built
Chefi analyzes each restaurant’s menu and tags every dish’s dietary suitability with an ingredient-based engine. Restaurants with at least three matching dishes on their current menu rank first, ordered by diner ratings, with the number of matching dishes breaking ties; owner-verified restaurants are highlighted at the top. Lists refresh as menus and ratings change.
