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Asador Bastian

$50 and over

Steakhouse

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2 people

15 Mar 2025

11:00 pm

Booked 14 times today

Experiences are available.

Fancy
Good for special occasions
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.

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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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Location
214 W Erie St, Chicago, IL 60654-3911
Phone number
(312) 800-8935
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Steakhouse, Spanish, Basque
Hours of Operation
Daily 4:00 pm–12:00 am
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa

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.
RAEN Wine Dinner Communal Experience
USD 350.00 per person
Prepaid
26 Mar 2025 only
Asador Bastian welcomes RAEN winery, founded by second-generation vintners Carlo and Dante Mondavi, continuing their family’s legacy with a focus on site-driven, terroir-focused Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. As grandsons of Robert Mondavi, they blend Burgundian techniques with a modern, minimal-intervention approach. RAEN, short for “Research in Agriculture and Enology Naturally,” emphasizes native yeast fermentations and a subtle use of French oak during aging, ensuring each wine reflects its vineyard’s unique character with purity and elegance. Dedicated to sustainable and regenerative farming, RAEN practices organic and biodynamic viticulture across its 25 acres and three key Sonoma Coast sites: Fort Ross-Seaview, Freestone-Occidental, and Bodega. These wind-swept, Pacific-influenced vineyards, with their diverse soils and elevations, produce wines of complexity and finesse. By prioritizing soil health, biodiversity, and dry farming, RAEN crafts wines that capture the raw beauty and energy of this rugged coastal terroir. We are excited to offer a curated menu and host RAEN winemaker, Melanie McIntyre for the evening to share her knowledge and expertise with you. She will visit each table to offer a unique and personal experience. THE MENU BlueFin Tuna, green garlic & meyer Lemon 2023 Lady Marjory Chardonnay Squab & Foie Gras Terrine, purslane & truffle salad 2023 Royal Saint Robert Pinot Noir Tongue and Cheek of Tajima Cattle, served in a Vasca Style 2023 Bodega Pinot Noir 7 Years Old Galiciana Txuleton, bone marrow, pappas & hongos 2017 Royal Saint Robert Pinot Noir 2018 Seafield Pinot Noir Pavlova, meyer lemon, jasmine & wild blueberry
RAEN Wine Dinner
USD 350.00 per person
Prepaid
26 Mar 2025 only
Asador Bastian welcomes RAEN winery, founded by second-generation vintners Carlo and Dante Mondavi, continuing their family’s legacy with a focus on site-driven, terroir-focused Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. As grandsons of Robert Mondavi, they blend Burgundian techniques with a modern, minimal-intervention approach. RAEN, short for “Research in Agriculture and Enology Naturally,” emphasizes native yeast fermentations and a subtle use of French oak during aging, ensuring each wine reflects its vineyard’s unique character with purity and elegance. Dedicated to sustainable and regenerative farming, RAEN practices organic and biodynamic viticulture across its 25 acres and three key Sonoma Coast sites: Fort Ross-Seaview, Freestone-Occidental, and Bodega. These wind-swept, Pacific-influenced vineyards, with their diverse soils and elevations, produce wines of complexity and finesse. By prioritizing soil health, biodiversity, and dry farming, RAEN crafts wines that capture the raw beauty and energy of this rugged coastal terroir. We are excited to offer a curated menu and host RAEN winemaker, Melanie McIntyre for the evening to share her knowledge and expertise with you. She will visit each table to offer a unique and personal experience. THE MENU BlueFin Tuna, green garlic & meyer Lemon 2023 Lady Marjory Chardonnay Squab & Foie Gras Terrine, purslane & truffle salad 2023 Royal Saint Robert Pinot Noir Tongue and Cheek of Tajima Cattle, served in a Vasca Style 2023 Bodega Pinot Noir 7 Years Old Galiciana Txuleton, bone marrow, pappas & hongos 2017 Royal Saint Robert Pinot Noir 2018 Seafield Pinot Noir Pavlova, meyer lemon, jasmine & wild blueberry

Private dining

What 242 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
4.8Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

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Chicago
Great for fine wines
Chicago
Steakhouse

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

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.

242 Reviews

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Tiffani VIP
Washington DC6 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
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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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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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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Norman VIP
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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Mo VIP
Chicago6 reviews
5.0
Dined on 3 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent experience. Every dish we had from apps to desert was unique. The beef truffle tartar was very tasty and had a great flavor. The fish and steak were presented to us and grilled were amazing. Great side dishes was the bone marrow mashed potatoes. Definitely will go back to try other dishes.
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Kevin
Chicago1 review
5.0
Dined on 3 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Incredible dinner. The food was unbelievably good and the bill was far less than I expected.
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Robbie
Chicago4 reviews
5.0
Dined on 1 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Incredible experience start to finish! Congrats to Chef and the team for giving Chicago another restaurant we can be proud of. Can’t wait to come back.
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Brendan VIP
Chicago2 reviews
2.0
Dined on 1 March 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
It took 35 min for waiter to come to table and that was only after getting up to say something. We had waiters coming to the tables next to us, moving the tables closer to us to accommodate a group of 6, so we had tables on either side of us 5 inches apart. When we could finally order (after no apology for the delay), the special wagyu steak and pasta dish was very bland, no flavor at all. The pasta just tasted like plain box pasta and the steak had 0 flavor despite being some special steak from Japan. More than happy to pay a premium for a great meal but this was just a total disappointment for what was ranked as “14th best steakhouse in the world”
Asador BastianResponded on 2 March 2025
Hi Brendan, We're really sorry to hear about your experience at Asador Bastian. We take pride in our service and it's clear we missed the mark during your visit. We understand that you found our special wagyu steak and pasta dish bland and the pasta just plain. We also acknowledge the delay you experienced and the discomfort it caused. We appreciate your feedback and will use it to improve our service. We hope you'll give us another chance to provide you with the quality dining experience we're known for. Best, The Management Team
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OpenTable Diner
Orlando2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 27 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Absolutely amazing dining experience! Loved sitting at the bar and taking all the recommendations from the staff while we sipped our fantastic cocktails. The food was beyond perfect and we will def be returning soon.
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Danny
Chicago2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 27 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Outstanding food and wine pairings with amazing service.
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Asador Bastian is rated 4.7 stars by 242 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people

15 Mar 2025

11:00 pm

Booked 14 times today

Experiences are available.

214 W Erie St, Chicago, IL 60654-3911

Dining areas

Additional information

Phone number
(312) 800-8935
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Steakhouse, Spanish, Basque
Hours of Operation
Daily 4:00 pm–12:00 am
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa

Asador Bastian

Make a booking

Why they're an Icon

Dining areas

Additional information

Experiences

Chef's Table

RAEN Wine Dinner Communal Experience

RAEN Wine Dinner

Private dining

Private Room

Custom inquiry

Menu

What 242 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

How is Asador Bastian restaurant rated?

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Dining areas

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