Butcher and the Bear: Wagyu steaks, warm service, unforgettable dessert moments in Chicago.
Butcher and the Bear is a Chicago fine-dining steak house at 2721 N Halsted St. Guests praise attentive service—often mentioning waiter Mario—and a warm, sophisticated ambience. Menu highlights include the Wagyu tasting board, Six Finger Jack cocktails, and desserts like wagyu-tallow chocolate chip cookies with vanilla ice cream and milk. Ideal for romantic evenings or celebrations.
2721 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60614, USA
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A curated selection of premium Wagyu cuts, rich and tender, served as a standout highlight for steak enthusiasts.
Expertly grilled prime steaks, including ribeye and filet mignon, sourced for quality and flavor.
Handcrafted drinks like the 'Six Finger Jack' rum cocktail, blending sweetness and subtlety for a unique experience.
Indulgent treats such as Wagyu tallow chocolate chip cookies with vanilla ice cream, a creative and delicious finale.
Tailored services for celebrations like birthdays and anniversaries, with personalized menus and attentive staff.
Rotating dishes and specials that highlight fresh, local ingredients for a varied dining experience.
Overall rating
Mark Soehn
The Butcher & The Bear! 🥩 The steaks were excellent, and the Wagyu tasting board was an absolute standout — rich, tender, and full of flavor. But the real surprise? Wagyu fat + butter chocolate chip cookies served with vanilla ice cream and milk. Hands down one of the most simple, creative + delicious desserts I’ve ever had. 🍪
Michelle Kaplan
If you are looking for amazing service, ambience, and fab food, this is the place for you. This was my first time ever going there and we were treated amazingly as soon as we walked through the door. My husband and I never take food home and this was the first time we actually took food because we wanted to continue eating it the next day. Too good to waste. If you’re looking for a romantic date night or even a night out with friends, highly recommend it here. Not one bad thing to complain about!
A Shervino
We had an amazing experience! The atmosphere was perfect. Our waiter Mario was knowledgeable and patient. He made great suggestions and was very attentive. I had the "Six Finger Jack" cocktail and it was one of the best rum cocktails I've ever had. It was the perfect blend of sweetness and subtlety. Then there's the food. It was unbelievable! It was the kind of food that you want to eat slowly and savor. The dessert too! The "Wagyu Tallow Chocolate Chip Cookies" had to have been the best I ever had in my entire life! Oh! And that's served with milk which I swear was induced with vanilla bean. We also had the espresso martini gelato and that was outstanding. Overall, if I could give this place more than 5 stars, I would. We will be back. :)
Lupe Ramirez
My husband and I went here for our anniversary and we were not dissapointed. The food was delicious! Everything we had was great, the decor is also cute. I recommend the salmon dish and focaccia bread
Abby Busch
All I can say is — WOW! From the moment we walked through the door, we had an absolutely phenomenal experience. It was our first time dining here and we were celebrating my husband’s birthday. He was warmly greeted with birthday wishes right away, setting the perfect tone for the evening. The service was outstanding — attentive, gracious, and genuinely kind. Everyone who approached our table exuded warmth. Our server, Mario, was fantastic — sharp, friendly and full of great recommendations (and yes, definitely a “smart guy” 😉 inside joke!). The wagyu tasting board was a true standout; brilliantly crafted and literally melted in our mouths. Honestly, it surpassed any other steakhouse experience we’ve had in Chicago. To top it off, we were treated to a beautiful birthday dessert sampler. Every dessert was executed perfectly, but the carrot cake stole my heart. All in all, it was a birthday to remember — my husband loved every minute of it. Thank you for making it so special!
