A Hard-to-Book Steakhouse in Chicago

This restaurant, Bavette’s Bar & Boeuf, has been on my Chicago wishlist forever—and honestly, I was first drawn in by their stunning plates! 😍 The vintage-patterned dishes, cozy lamps, and moody lighting totally won me over. ✨ Getting a reservation seemed impossible, so we’d almost given up—until my boyfriend spontaneously called and managed to snag a table for the next evening at 6 PM! 🎉 I literally jumped for joy! 🤩 We started with oysters and salmon as appetizers—fresh and delicious. 🦪🐟 For the main course, we ordered the thick-cut bacon and a Ribeye steak—flavorful and satisfying, even though the portions weren’t huge. 🥓🔥 But the real highlight was the dessert! 🍫💖 We tried the Chocolate Cream Pie—topped with a thick layer of cream, rich in chocolate but not overly sweet. Even my boyfriend, who usually avoids sweets, loved it! 😋 And the best part? The dessert menu is hand-illustrated with the cutest drawings! 🎨🧁 I wanted to order everything just from looking at it! Next time, I’m definitely trying more desserts! Price-wise, it’s around $150 per person, but totally worth it for the ambiance and quality. 💸✅ Pro tip: Don’t just rely on the website—try calling directly for a reservation. You might get lucky! 📞🍀 #WeekendPlans #FoodieOC #FrenchCuisine #HiddenGemRestaurant #ChicagoEats #WindyCity