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Asador Bastian

Name: Asador Bastian
Address: 214 W Erie St, Chicago, IL, United States, 60654-3911
Telephone: (312) 800-8935
Price range: $50 and over
Rating: 4.6

$50 and over

Steakhouse

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2 people

25 Dec 2024

7:00 pm

Booked 14 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for special occasions
Great for fine wines
Charming

NOW ACCEPTING RESERVATIONS FOR CHRISTMAS EVE!

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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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.
TXin TXin, A NYE Vintage Cocktail Experience
USD 275.00 per person
Prepaid
31 Dec 2024 only
Step back into the golden age of glamour at our historic townhouse to ring in 2025! Join us for a festive evening at The Bar for a unique tasting menu of cocktails made with rare vintage spirits paired with luxury pinxtos. Live music, champagne toasts and a celebration with the elegance and energy of the golden age era.
ASADOR BASTIAN EARLY BIRD NYE '24
USD 165.00 per person
Prepaid
31 Dec 2024 only
Step back into the golden age of glamour at our historic townhouse to celebrate New Year's Eve. Join us early in the evening for a prix-fixe menu highlighting the best of basque cuisine. We invite you to a festive evening inspired by the elegance and energy of the golden age era. THE MENU Golden Caviar Churros Carpaccio of Gambas Roja with Black Truffle & Meyer Lemon -or- Winter White Vegetables, Aged Bruna Alpina Parmesan & White Truffles Galician Turbot, Smoked Potato Mousseline, Cinco Jotas Jamon Iberico & White Truffle -or- Galician Matriarch “Vaca Vieja” Txuleton, Sabayon of Oysters and Caviar, Potato Rosti White Truffle Ice Cream

What 185 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.7Service
4.6Ambience
4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

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Chicago
Steakhouse

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Asador Bastian offers a "phenomenal dining experience" with impeccable service and a "true culinary gem" atmosphere. The menu features exquisite Basque and Spanish cuisine, with standout dishes like Akaushi beef and bone marrow potatoes. While the ambiance is elegant, some found tables too close together. "Highly recommend" for special occasions.

185 Reviews

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Alex
VIP
Chicago
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Incredible food, drinks, and service. We sat at the Chef’s Table Christmas Eve - everyone was so kind and knowledgeable about all the food and wine. We had an amazing time with the family!
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Matt
VIP
Chicago
28 reviews
5.0
28 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A unique dinning experience. It was our first time and the staff did an excellent job of guiding us to a wonderful experience. We got to enjoy several different types of seafood and tried two different steak types. Everything was prepared well and tasted fantastic. The sommelier was helpful and paired our meal with very nice wine.
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Richard
VIP
Chicago
10 reviews
3.0
10 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Went because we really want to try the steak (they are billed as the #14 best steak restaurant in the world). A bit disappointment and definitely had much better steak elsewhere (in Chicago and other cities). In fact the steak was our least favorable dish we tasted out of everything else we ordered.
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Jamie
VIP
Chicago
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Celebrated my boyfriend’s birthday last night. Our server Juan enhance our dining experience with his exemplary level of service and knowledge of Spanish cuisine. He guided us through the entire dining process from picking out the best steak for our tastes we anre heavy into dry aged steak. He suggested a steak that was a special for the evening and the sides to complement. I’m giving Asador Bastian 4 stars because I wish the portion of the steak tartare was larger. That was a disappointment. Otherwise, the service, ambiance, quality of cuisine was outstanding. Please request Juan to be your server.
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Frank
Chicago
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 16 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
What can I say. Everything was amazing! Thank you!!!
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Jesus
Chicago
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on 15 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our waiter earl explained everything in great detail. Definitely will be going again.
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Jeff
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 10 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Incredible experience enhanced by the service provided by Cameron Gordon! Highly recommend.
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Dietrich
VIP
Minneapolis
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on 7 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing experience! Highly recommend. The steak presentation is out of this world!
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Nihad
VIP
Chicago
12 reviews
3.0
12 reviews
Dined on 6 December 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 2
Big hype! Steak was below average . Not a great experience
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Azzam
VIP
Chicago
7 reviews
3.0
7 reviews
Dined on 4 December 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 2
Had tremendously high hopes from everything I heard about this restaurant. Price didn't match the quality. Extremely high mark-ups on the wine was overreaching. Shrimp app was over cooked. Portions for sharing were too small considering the price, steaks and fish were average. I was hoping for something more akin to El Capricho or Laia Erretegia.
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FAQs

Asador Bastian is rated 4.6 stars by 185 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people

25 Dec 2024

7:00 pm

Booked 14 times today

Experiences are available.

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

Asador Bastian

Make a booking

Why they're an Icon

Private dining

Dining areas

Additional information

Experiences

Chef's Table

TXin TXin, A NYE Vintage Cocktail Experience

ASADOR BASTIAN EARLY BIRD NYE '24

Menu

What 185 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

How is Asador Bastian restaurant rated?

Is Asador Bastian currently accepting bookings?

Make a booking

Dining areas

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