Prime rib is one of those dishes that sounds simple until you actually try to do it right. Perfectly cooked, deeply flavorful, tender without being mushy, it’s the kind of thing that separates good steakhouses from legendary ones. That’s why surveys like this one from Tasting Table matter. They didn’t just crown a winner casually; they studied menus, consistency, reputation, and how reliably a restaurant delivers that melt-in-your-mouth experience.
And yes… Illinois has a clear standout.
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Why Prime Rib Is Better Left to the Pros
Even experienced home cooks can miss the mark with prime rib. Temperature control, meat quality, seasoning, and resting time all matter. Restaurants that do this well tend to obsess over details, from sourcing Prime Angus beef to executing the cook perfectly, every single time.
What Makes a Prime Rib Restaurant Truly Elite
According to the survey, the best spots aren’t just serving prime rib occasionally. It has to be a regular menu feature, not a novelty. Atmosphere, service, and consistency all factor in, because prime rib is a commitment, not a gamble.
The Illinois Winner, Revealed
Tasting Table named Gibsons Bar & Steakhouse the best place for prime rib in Illinois. Known for its aged Prime Angus beef, Gibsons serves prime rib after 3 p.m., and it’s cooked to order with a reputation for being flawlessly tender and rich every time. There’s even a prime rib French dip so good it’s been known to turn lunch guests into same-day dinner regulars.
Illinois locations:
- Chicago (Original): 1028 N. Rush St.
- Rosemont: 5464 N. River Rd. (closest to Rockford)
- Oak Brook: 2105 Spring Rd.
Final Bite
If you’ve been meaning to revisit Gibsons, or you’ve somehow never been, this is your sign. Worth the drive, worth the splurge, and worth putting on the calendar.Road trip fuel: prime rib.…