Restaurant Review – Chicago Cut Steakhouse
Winter along the Riverwalk, crossing the Chicago Loop to River North along Wacker Drive, is spectacular…bright lights dancing across an icy Chicago River, looking out to Lake Michigan beyond the locks.
Yes, it’s spectacular…as long as that view is from a warm, cozy restaurant, sipping a special cocktail or fine wine, and dining on a hearty, thick steak (and/or seafood) prepared specifically to your liking.
Enter Chicago Cut Steakhouse, named as one of ‘Open Table’s 100 Most Scenic Restaurants in America.’ Not only is it scenic, it’s a place to see and be seen, where Chicago’s sports stars (Chicago Cubs Blackhawks, White Sox, Hall of Famers) and business executives mingle with neighborhood regulars and families. Yes, it’s expensive, but for special celebrations, it can’t be beat for popping the question, celebrating a special anniversary, or a ‘big’ birthday.
As they say on their website, the proprietors of Chicago Cut, co-owners David Flom and Matthew Moore, set out to “redefine the great American Steakhouse.” Not many steakhouses feature USDA Prime Steaks that find life in a dry aging room on site, as well as serving innovative side dishes, fresh salads, and seafood.
Start your meal with Chicago Cut’s most famous appetizer. ‘Lobsterscargot’ pairs
Maine lobster tail pieces in garlic butter with havarti and crostinis. Or for an elegant alternative, the Lobster Mac ‘n Cheese received raves. For a flavorful take on cruciferous vegetables, reviewers raved about Chicago Cut’s Brussel Sprouts
with Bacon Lardons & Maple Syrup, as well as the Sautéed or Steamed Broccoli. For a whimsical touch, the Lollipop Lamb Chops arehard to beat. They’re also a fun way to introduce your kids to a meat that they may only see on holidays.
How do you like your steak? Porterhouse? Double-Cut Porterhouse? Bone-in? Filet Mignon? With a Lobster Tail for a memorable surf and turf? Your choice, your way. Pair it with an ala carte salad, such as their Lobster Salad with iceberg lettuce, corn, heirloom tomatoes & champagne vinaigrette. Or a
Mediterranean Salad with romaine, kalamata olives, feta, Greek dressing. Too many other side options to list here!
Dessert choices are unique to each day. Ask your server for details.
Of more than 5,000 positive online reviews, one rapturous diner wrote on Google, “Incredible meal. I got the steak sandwich medium rare, and every bite was absolutely incredible. The meat was juicy, flavorful, bread was soft and added so much to the sandwich.The staff was very attentive and continually came by to refill our waters and check up on us.
The view!!! Amazing view of Chicago river front. It was incredible to eat a wonderful Chicago steak sandwich looking out at the skyscrapers and river.”
“With river views and delightful staff you can’t go wrong at Chicago Cut,” wrote another reviewer. “Our waiter was amazing, kind, personable and had great recommendations. The lobstercargot was phenomenal. We both had filet mignon and it was buttery soft with great flavor. The Brussels (sprouts) were tasty and mashed potatoes seasoned perfectly.”
Chicago Cut Steakhouse is located at 300 N. LaSalle Street, (LaSalle & Kinzie). Lunch is served Monday–Saturday, 11am–3pm. Dinner hours are Monday –Thursday, 3pm–10pm. On Fridays and Saturdays, Chicago Cut is open 3pm–11pm. For reservations click here.
Alison Moran-Powers and Dean’s Team Chicago
