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Asador Bastian, Chicago, IL
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Asador Bastian

$50 and over
Steakhouse

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 26 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Fancy
  • Great for fine wines
Asador Bastian is a Chicago chophouse with Basque influences from acclaimed Chef
Doug Psaltis. Located in the iconic “Flair House” originally built in 1883, this historic
townhouse has been revived and brought back to life with culinary inspiration from the
great asadors of San Sebastián, Spain to serve the world’s best boutique beef without
compromise. The most remarkable dining experience comes from the purest ingredients
delivered in the supremely thoughtful, welcoming and hospitable manner. This ethos
has directed every aspect of the experience at Asador Bastian, whether you’re joining
us for small bites and libations in our Bar Room or for a more intimate experience in our
Dining Room.

Why they're an Icon

From the OpenTable editors: In a historic River North townhouse, you’ll find Asador Bastion, named one of 2023’s best new restaurants by Esquire. Acclaimed wife-and-husband team Hsing Chen and Doug Psaltis lead the kitchen, which turns out Basque-inspired feasts starring impressive steaks cooked over a live-fire grill alongside caviar churros and arroz cremoso. It’s all served in an opulent dining room decked with olive green leather banquettes and vintage Murano glass chandeliers.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse, Spanish, Basque
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 4:00 pm–12:00 am
  • Phone number
    (312) 800-8935
  • Website
    http://Asadorbastian.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Private party facilities
    For parties of 10 or more, or assistance with our Chef's Table experience please email events@asadorbastian.com. We are thrilled to host your milestones, celebrations and corporate events!
  • Private party contact
    Jocelyne Nunez: (312) 800-8935
  • Location
    214 W Erie St, Chicago, IL 60654-3911
  • Area
    River North (Chicago)
  • Cross Street
    Wells and Franklin
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    CTA Brown Line - Chicago StopGrand Pace Bus Route 65
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wine

Experiences

  • Chef's Table

    USD 150.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Multiple dates available
    At Asador Bastian we are excited to offer our Chef's Table; a one of a kind experience. Our Chef's Table is located directly across from our kitchen where you will have a full view of our world class chefs at work creating the dishes that make our restaurant so unique. The Chef's Table is an experience created for 6 or 10 guests. A deposit of $150 per person is required for booking this private dining room. The deposit is applied to the final bill. If you are having issues booking the chefs table, please reach out to us via email at events@asadorbastian.com.
    Chef's Table photo

Menu

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What 248 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Chicago

    Great for fine wines

  • Chicago

    Steakhouse

Review summary

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Asador Bastian in Chicago offers an "exceptional dining experience" with outstanding food and service. Known for its "best steak" and "unique presentation," it creates a sophisticated ambiance perfect for special occasions. While it is pricey, guests find it "worth every penny" for the quality and memorable experience.
248 Reviews

  1. Ashley VIP

    Chicago1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Loved the experience- best place for an anniversary dinner

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  2. Vinotabler VIP

    Charleston56 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great restaurant with truly authentic food. One bite better than the next.

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  3. OpenTable Diner VIP

    Chicago6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Dinner last night was phenomenal. From the wine to the steak, nothing was a miss. Our server Yusuf(sp*) was outstanding! One of the best service experiences we’ve had in a long time! Can’t wait to go back!

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  4. Cole VIP

    Phoenix12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Incredible service and overall experience was perfect. All three in our party enjoyed dinner and the rice dish and steak stole the show.

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  5. Jennifer

    Chicago2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    I’ve eaten here before and had a great experience. I encouraged my friends to come here with me this time- we loved the food and our server. After dinner, we decided to go to the bar for a drink. We were told that they had a whiskey option that was not on the menu for $35 which we ordered. It was an Eagle Rare. When we got the bill, it was $70 a pour- he had neglected to tell us it was $35/ounce. This is after spending already about $1500 on dinner for three of us. We mentioned this to someone behind the bar in a suit- seemed to be a manager type- he was shaking shots for a group of about 5 at the bar. He was SUPER dismissive and unengaged and rude. His response was basically “it’s $35 an ounce idiots” and then he walked away. We paid the full bill and left- with a super bad taste about the whole experience which- up until then had been great- so it’s very disappointing. Think they should know. Because I would have said I loved it up until then! (Also if you’re pouring 2oz pours you should just say it’s $70. That’s ridiculously misleading when nothing on Your drink menu is couched by the ounce.

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  6. Lauren VIP

    Chicago55 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Really unique and interesting restaurant. We got the bluefin carpaccio, side of crisp artichokes and the Galiciana steak.The steak was 100% the star and a pound was a LOT of food for two people. Perfectly cooked. Bartender was fabulous.

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  7. Tiffani VIP

    Washington DC6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 11 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Scott was absolutely a joy and we loved the experience through and through. I can’t wait to come back.

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    Phoenix1 review

    3.0

    Dined on 8 March 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Our expectations were high going into the reservation. The steak was good but the portions are small and the starters even smaller for what you spend.

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  9. Brandon VIP

    Chicago1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 6 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I’m a steak lover, and this is the best steak I have ever had! Jusuf (our server) was absolutely phenomenal and I can’t wait to go back!

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  10. Norman

    Chicago37 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 4 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was amazing! The drinks, food, dessert, and service. All amazing. I will definitely be back.

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FAQs

Asador Bastian is rated 4.7 stars by 248 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 26 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Asador Bastian

214 W Erie St, Chicago, IL 60654-3911

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Wells and Franklin
  • Area
    River North (Chicago)
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 4:00 pm–12:00 am
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse, Spanish, Basque
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    CTA Brown Line - Chicago StopGrand Pace Bus Route 65
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wine
  • Website
    http://Asadorbastian.com/
  • Phone number
    (312) 800-8935
  • Private party facilities
    For parties of 10 or more, or assistance with our Chef's Table experience please email events@asadorbastian.com. We are thrilled to host your milestones, celebrations and corporate events!
  • Private party contact
    Jocelyne Nunez: (312) 800-8935
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