This 12-year-old steakhouse still hasn’t lost its sparkle—mirrored tiles, pro athletes, and a neon-glowing Champagne and caviar bar are as posh as the menu. Lobster dots mashed potatoes, steaks are prime, and the catch of the day is fresh and well prepared…

This Levy Restaurants spot is as much about the view as the food. Fortunately, both are worth a visit. The menu—equal parts seafood and steakhouse—is nothing out of the ordinary, but everything is of exquisite quality…

In the world of steakhouses, Phil Stefani’s slick, cosmopolitan version is as refreshing as shrimp cocktail. If you’re up for steak, expect expertly prepared porterhouses, with a well-seasoned crust hiding tender flesh. But if it’s lighter fare you’re after, there’s solid surf to sub for the turf.

Often overlooked, this spot hits every element with consistency—white coats on the waiters, autographed baseballs along the walls and butter-soft steaks…

If you listen closely, you can hear Modest Mouse seeping softly through the dining-room speakers—the first sign that this isn’t your grandfather’s steakhouse. Chef John Hogan, also of Tavern on the Park, inflects the menu with an inescapable French sensibility…

This restaurant has it all: sushi, steaks, ceviche, mussels, unicorns—you name it…

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Perched above the Magnificent Mile, this classic restaurant that was previously a steakhouse is serving up breakfast and lunch. Ask for a prime table by the window to soak up the beautiful views of Lake Michigan.