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Asador Bastian, Chicago, IL
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Asador Bastian

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$50 and over
Steakhouse
214 W Erie St, Chicago, IL 60654-3911

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 20 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Fancy
  • Great for fine wines
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
  • 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.
    Chef's Table Photo

Private dining

Menu

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What 277 people are saying

Asador Bastian reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.1Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Asador Bastian offers a unique dining experience with "phenomenal food and service." Known for its "spectacular ambiance," it features expertly prepared rare cuts and exotic fish, making it a "hidden gem" in Chicago. Although some noted high prices and small portions, many praised the "incredible quality" and "bold flavors."

277 Reviews

  1. Chase

    Chicago10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was a great experience and we weren’t even at a table! We made a rez at the bar and don’t think you only get the bar menu, you get the full dinner menu too. Everything was to die for… get the spider crab risotto.

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  2. Julianne VIP

    Chicago48 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing. Way above the rest! The steak was by far the best over all the well known steak houses in Chicago. The Spanish influence and flavor is superior. Will recommend to all friends and visitors and we will be back. The bar service was great and I highly recommend a reservation in the bar room. Plus - you have access to the bar menu that you don’t get upstairs.

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  3. Kristin VIP

    Chicago4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    One of the best steaks i’ve ever had. We’ve been to San Sebastián and this entire menu and experience is super authentic to what is happening in one of the best food citoes in the world!

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  4. Ceren VIP

    Mexico City1 review

    3.0

    Dined on April 26, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    I think the food was decent but for the price point, i was expecting much more. The fix menu portions were tiny, the quality of the food was good but there was nothing spectacular about the taste of it. Nothing blew our minds and i don’t think we would be going back. Not worth the hype. Good service and good ambiance though.

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  5. Deanna VIP

    Chicago5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Amazing meal! Everything about our dinner was special, looking forward to going back! Only minor point of feedback, the upstairs dining room was quite loud with all tables seated (perhaps also could've been the diners next to us), not sure if anything can really be done to improve this though.

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  6. Sergio

    San Francisco1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 24, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The absolute best experience I’ve ever had! Everything from the small apps to the off menu steak was amazing! Will be coming back to Chicago just to experience this again

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  7. Ron VIP

    Atlanta14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The entire experience was amazing. The steak was cooked to perfection, the apps and sides were exceptional, and the service was A+. Asador Bastian was an experience we will not soon forget. Kudos to the owners, chef, and staff on this hidden gem.

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  8. Iriana VIP

    San Francisco7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Phenomenal food and ambiance with spectacular service. 20 out of 10 every single time!

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  9. Francisco VIP

    Chicago1 review

    1.0

    Dined on April 17, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 5
    Had an early reservation (4:15 pm). Server rushed us almost immediately because they "needed" the table back by 6pm. I dont like being rushed when my total bill for two people is between 300 and 400 dollars.

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  10. Leah VIP

    Chicago1 review

    2.0

    Dined on April 14, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Honestly the waiter was quite pushy. I understand warning clientele but brushing what they say off and pushing for your own opinion has a limit.

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FAQs

Asador Bastian is rated 4.7 stars by 277 OpenTable diners.

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

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  2. United States
  3. Chicago / Illinois
  4. Chicago
  5. River North (Chicago)

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 20 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
  • 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
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