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 upscale places for steak in River North. Top-rated steak spots at the right price.
River North's Upscale Steak Destinations
River North serves as the ultimate destination for an elevated dining experience, boasting a dense concentration of the city’s most iconic and luxurious steakhouses. This curated selection ranges from legendary institutions like Gene & Georgetti and Chicago Chop House to contemporary favorites such as RPM Steak and Prime & Provisions. Whether you are seeking the high-energy atmosphere of Mastro's or the refined elegance of Steak 48, these premier establishments offer exceptional cuts and sophisticated service in the heart of Chicago.
17 restaurants in Best Upscale Steak in River North | Top Upscale 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.
