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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 19 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for fine wines
  • Good for business meals
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.

From July 23 to July 26, we’ll be hosting a multi-night experience exclusively for Chase Sapphire Reserve® cardmembers. Book now: https://www.opentable.com/r/asador-bastian-chi/sapphire-summer-reserved

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.

Dining areas

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
  • 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
  • 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
  • Friends In Town Featuring José El Carnicero

    $275.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Aug 27, 2025 only
    We're thrilled to open our doors and kitchen to our friend chef Pedro Peña of José El Carnicero, all the way from Buenos Aires, Argentina. Chef Doug Psaltis and Chef Pedro Peña met through mutual friends and connected through their shared passion for serving the best quality meats in the world. At José El Carcinero, Chef Pedro focuses on the Argentine tradition of slow cooking meats "la estaca" over an open flame. Join us for a special evening as these two chefs combine their passion and expertise to create a unique menu that highlights pork cooked over our charcoal grill. THE MENU Choripan Chorizo de cerdo, mushroom, orange Chicken pate with turnip, port, & caviar Chinchulines with yellow potato gremolata & black garlic Octopus + Squid with red chorizo, beans, and kissy Pork Shoulder Cochinillo with almonds, Urart guanciale, late summer vegetables Sides: Humita Arugula and Basil Dessert Friends in Town, a dining series by OpenTable x Visa, allows guests to experience collaborations between two chefs from different cities creating unique, limited time menus. Access to tickets will be available for eligible Visa credit cards through the Visa Dining Collection on OpenTable. Terms and conditions apply*.
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    Friends In Town Featuring José El Carnicero Photo

Private dining

What 303 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
  • 4.8Food
  • 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 "exceptional service" and "incredible food" that often exceeds expectations. Guests praise the "expertly prepared" dishes, particularly the "spider crab arroz cremoso" and bone marrow purée. With a warm ambiance and knowledgeable staff, it's a "hidden gem" for those seeking high-end culinary adventures.
303 Reviews
  1. Irene VIP

    Toronto / Ontario13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It’s probably the best steak I had in my recent years. I’ve been to many fine dining restaurants across NYC Toronto Tokyo and HK, but the steak really gave me a wow. It had the right balance of fat marble and the meaty flavor, executed perfectly with a potato chip like crisp outside, medium rare inside with very sufficient resting. The jambon appetizer was a nice start. The last I had the same quality of jambon was in Madrid. The crab risotto was beautiful. It’s pretty rich so after maybe 6 bites it will start to feel salty and heavy. We shared it so it’s perfect. The famous burnt cheesecake was a bit overrated thou. But overall I would say this is one of the best meals I’ve had in the last 5 years.

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  2. Amelia

    South Carolina2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We enjoyed our time with family. The wait staff is very attentive. The food is top of the line steaks. The restaurant is an experience, so try new things and enjoy.

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  3. Adam

    Los Angeles3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 24, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best dinner I’ve ever had in my life. Everything was perfect. Staff ambience music food. Absolutely incredible.

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  4. Edward VIP

    Hawaii1 review

    3.0

    Dined on June 23, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Service was terrific, ambiance very nice, but the food did not measure up to the high prices. We were expecting/waiting to be wowed, but it did not happen. For a steakhouse, it did not deliver for us.

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  5. Cristi VIP

    San Diego12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was fantastic, drinks were phenomenal, and service was exceptional. The dinner was gorgeous from start to finish.

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  6. Christopher VIP

    Chicago / Illinois2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Always one of our favorite restaurant experiences. The only negative this time was the courses came out a little too quickly. We enjoy a little slower pace and would have probably bought another bottle of wine if we had a little more time.

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  7. sergio VIP

    Sacramento / Sacramento Valley3 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on June 11, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    Waited 1 hour and 30 minutes for our table. Waited at bar and had way too much alcohol waiting for our table, which made our actual dinner not pleasant

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  8. Jay

    Atlanta1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Sat at the Chef's Table. A delicious and memorable experience, for sure. I'd go back for sure.

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  9. Eric VIP

    Chicago / Illinois4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The moment you walk in you know it’s going to be special. It was a collaboration with Chez FiFi with a prefix menu that hit all the right notes. Oh their wine list is outstanding as well. Go you won’t be disappointed!!!!

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  10. Kevin

    Philadelphia County1 review

    2.0

    Dined on June 6, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Fun place to experience high quality steak - but overpriced, and not well run.

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Asador Bastian is rated 4.7 stars by 303 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 19 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
  • Phone number
  • 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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