Bodega Sur is an excellent alternative to Tango Sur, with both a retail section and a full bar.

Tavern on Rush is a busy restaurant and bar in the Gold Coast with lots of outdoor seating.

Gibsons is a classic Chicago steakhouse that deserves its reputation.

Dutch & Doc’s is a brasserie in Wrigleyville serving housemade pastas and steaks.

Gibsons Italia, in River West, is the trendy Italian sister spot to Gibsons Bar & Steakhouse.

BLVD is a restaurant in the West Loop that’s supposed to evoke the feel of 1950′s glamour, and fails utterly with terrible food.

Blu 57 Seafood & Small Plates is an upscale Thai fusion restaurant in Andersonville.

GT Prime feels your typical steakhouse in River North, but it serves a lot more than just steak. That’s why we like it.

Chicago Cut is a great steakhouse right on the river ideal for special occasions and power business meals.

El Che Bar is a cool and trendy Argentinian restaurant in the West Loop.

Bavette’s is an intimate steakhouse that’s great for date night or dinner with a few friends.

Swift & Sons might have a separate seafood restaurant inside of it, but this steakhouse is the star of the show.

Maple & Ash sits in the middle of the Chicago steakhouse Venn diagram. It’s both new-school and old.

Boeufhaus is a different kind of Chicago steakhouse. It's small, loud, cool, and still serves excellent steaks.

Gene & Georgetti is a classic Chicago steakhouse that’s as old-school as they come.

Prime & Provisions is the kind of steakhouse that fits a few different needs. Steaks are good, plus a few wildcard dishes elevate things to the next step.