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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 18 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for fine wines
  • Charming
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

  • 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
    ASADOR BASTIAN EARLY BIRD NYE '24 photo

  • NEW YEAR'S EVE GOLDEN AGE CELEBRATION

    USD 325.00 per person

    Prepaid

    31 Dec 2024 only
    Step back into the golden age of glamour at our historic townhouse to ring the new year! Our celebratory seating includes a luxurious tasting menu with a countdown to 2025 with a champagne toast, live music & festivities. THE MENU Golden Caviar Churros 5J Iberico Jamon & Caviar Scallop Crudo & Golden Caviar Gambas Roja Carpaccio, Black Truffle & Meyer Lemon Winter White Vegetables, Aged Bruna Alpina Parmesan & White Truffles Revuelto of Santa Barbara Uni & Black Truffle Uni Galician Turbot, Smoked Potato Mousseline, Jamon Iberico & White Truffle Spider Crab Pasta, Royal Head Jus & Black Truffles Vaca Vieja Txuleton, Sabayon of Oysters and Caviar, Potato Rosti White Truffle Ice Cream Dark Chocolate Hazelnut & Black Truffles
    NEW YEAR'S EVE GOLDEN AGE CELEBRATION photo

Menu

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What 193 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
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • 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.

193 Reviews

  1. Kristi

    VIP

    Chicago

    11 reviews

    4.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    Good, nothing amazing though. Had the scallops, bone marrow potatoes, steak and iberico rice plus a few cocktails. All was pleasant enough. Cute atmosphere minus tables being on top of each other. Good service. Happy to check it off the list but probably won’t be returning other than a stop at the bar perhaps!

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  2. Mit

    VIP

    Chicago

    358 reviews

    4.0

    358 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It is always a special place with elevated service, cuisine and decor.

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  3. Jorge

    Chicago

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best steak on town hope they keep it for long time

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  4. Helenna

    VIP

    Chicago

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful space to dine. Very professional and caring service. Only thing I would change about my experience is I would order the steak rare next time instead of medium rare.

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  5. Heather

    VIP

    Western NC

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing cocktails, excellent service and the food was outstanding!

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  6. Janel

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Incredible. So unique. So perfect. Service was amazing. Food was so rich and unlike anything I’ve ever had in Chicago.

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  7. Aaron

    Las Vegas

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding food, ambiance and service. Next level in all aspects as it pertains to a high quality steak house experience.

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  8. Alex

    VIP

    Chicago

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 24 December 2024

    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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  9. Matt

    VIP

    Chicago

    28 reviews

    5.0

    28 reviews

    Dined on 23 December 2024

    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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  10. Sara

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 23 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of my favorite restaurants on this earth. They care about the food they serve and your experience eating it.

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FAQs

Asador Bastian is rated 4.7 stars by 193 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 18 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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