Butcher and the Bear

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. 🍪

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!

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. :)

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

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!