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 cheap places for steak in River North. Top-rated steak spots at the right price.
River North's Cheap Steak Destinations
Finding a savory steak meal in the heart of River North doesn't have to come with a high-end price tag. This curated selection of American eateries offers budget-friendly options for diners seeking hearty beef dishes in a casual, welcoming setting. Whether you are grabbing a quick bite at Cousins Subs or soaking up the local history at Billy Goat Tavern, these spots deliver classic flavors without the usual downtown markup.
17 restaurants in Best Cheap Steak in River North | Top Cheap 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.
