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Asador Bastian

$50 and over

Steakhouse

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2 people

Dec 30, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 15 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.

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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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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
Neighborhood
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
$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.
ASADOR BASTIAN EARLY BIRD NYE '24
$165.00 per person
Prepaid
Dec 31, 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
NEW YEAR'S EVE GOLDEN AGE CELEBRATION
$325.00 per person
Prepaid
Dec 31, 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

What 190 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

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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.

190 Reviews

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Jorge
Chicago
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined today
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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Helenna
VIP
Chicago
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined today
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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Janel
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined today
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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Aaron
Las Vegas
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 1 day 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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Alex
VIP
Chicago
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined 6 days 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 7 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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Sara
VIP
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
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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Richard
VIP
Chicago
10 reviews
3.0
10 reviews
Dined on December 22, 2024
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
6 reviews
4.0
6 reviews
Dined on December 21, 2024
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 December 16, 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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FAQs

Asador Bastian is rated 4.7 stars by 190 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 30, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 15 times today

Experiences are available.

214 W Erie St, Chicago, IL 60654-3911

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
Wells and Franklin
Neighborhood
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 reservation

Why they're an Icon

Private dining

Dining areas

Additional information

Experiences

Chef's Table

ASADOR BASTIAN EARLY BIRD NYE '24

NEW YEAR'S EVE GOLDEN AGE CELEBRATION

Menu

What 190 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

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Is Asador Bastian currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Dining areas

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