Chicago Steakhouse | Finally Tried Asador Bastian 🥩

Wanted to go since they opened two years ago, and recently found out they’re now #1 steakhouse in North America! As steak lovers, we had to try. Snagged a last-minute Sunday 5 PM spot through OpenTable’s notify feature. Starters: Pintxos were just okay, caviar churros were disappointing, but the lobster was good. Main Highlights: 🦀 Crab Rice – Absolutely incredible!! Served with tiger shrimp—so delicious it almost moved me to tears (and I was too excited to even take a photo 😅). 🥩 Steak – We ordered the Japanese Wagyu (~$100+ per pound). Very buttery and tasty, but not mind-blowing. Felt similar to other top steakhouses, and since we often cook dry-aged ribeye at home, it’s rare for a restaurant steak to truly wow us. 🍰 Dessert – Pistachio puff pastry was delicious—way better than Bavette’s (their desserts are scarily bad, honestly). 💁 Service – Exceptionally attentive! Our server remembered both our names (and we have uncommon names), gave detailed introductions, and addressed us by name throughout. Ended up giving 22% tip, even though it hurt a bit 💸. Overall, we’d return! Compared to traditional steakhouses, the menu is more varied and the seafood is standout. It’s definitely on the pricier side—no alcohol, just enough food for two, and it came to $600. More of a fine-dining/date-night vibe than a pure meat feast. If you just want amazing grilled meat, El Che might be a better bet—similar style but more focused on fire and flavor. #ChicagoSteakhouse #AsadorBastian #FineDining #SteakLovers #ChicagoEats #FoodieReview