Butcher and the Bear

Butcher and the Bear reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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   luis c VIP

   Chicago7 reviews

   4.0

   Dined 5 days ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 5

   You seem to be rushed The waiter was not happy I brought my own wine and paid the corkage fee they intentionally give you the smaller wine glasses They don not understand that if you bring a wine bottle it is usually from a collector My wine was from my cellar from the 1990’s They should be honored that you have selected such a fine wine to eat their food
   

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   hsueh VIP

   Chicago36 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 5 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The sea bass with tomato and olive sauce is very savory and the fish is moist and perfectly cooked. The braised octopus is very tender and delicious. We also had the rosemary focaccia with beef tallow candle that’s fun and the tallow is very flavorful. The bone in ribeye was the daily special. It’s not as flavorful as other dishes we enjoyed. The cocktail choices were classic and well executed.
   

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   Robert VIP

   New York City21 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 5 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   High end steak house yet I thought good value. I had the lam chops. Were 4 very large and tasted great. Sides were large portions. All salads can be shared. Get the Focaccia with Wagyu tallo. Definitely worthwhile if in Chicago!
   

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   mark

   New York City4 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 6 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Delightful experience and very good food. A bit more expensive than we expected.
   

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   markian VIP

   Chicago3 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 6, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We decided to go out last minute for a steak and go somewhere where we have never been. Found some good reviews on Reddit and OpenTable. Great decor, great ambience, food and steaks are out of this world. Our server was very attentive and polite. Wine selection was appropriate. Would definitely go back. Next time we will Uber. Typical Lincoln Park parking troubles.
   

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   Cathy VIP

   Chicago7 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 5, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Just as last time we were there, the experience was wonderful. The steak was amazing, the best we have had in the city. We can’t wait to go there again!
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   Des Moines1 review

   5.0

   Dined on March 3, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The entire experience was amazing! Would highly recommended to anyone looking for a romantic evening out.
   

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   Narissa VIP

   Chicago1 review

   5.0

   Dined on March 1, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Fantastic dinner with the family! The meal, service and ambiance were perfect! We had the crudo, octopus, wagyu tartare and meatball appetizers; butternut salad; scallop and wagyu tasting entrees; banana crepe dessert! All were amazing! Will definitely go again! Highly recommend!
   

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9. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   Chicago1 review

   4.0

   Dined on March 1, 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 5

   Very romantic setting for our date night however it was cold inside and the other guests were pretty loud. No biggie tho. Also the valet wasn’t on the post when we arrived. The food was ok I had the brick chicken with potatoes with a ceaser salad for my appetizer. My date had the salmon with rice and mashed potatoes (which were very buttery but boxed mash potatoes) with meatballs for his appetizer. Will go here again but in warmer weather conditions.
   

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    navi VIP

    Chicago2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4

    We dined here for my son’s birthday and it was very enjoyable. The service and food were amazing.
    

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