These 12 Illinois Steakhouses Are Worth Waiting Hours For

Illinois knows how to serve up a serious steak and it doesn’t stop at Chicago’s city limits.

From the bustling streets of downtown to charming small towns scattered across the state, Illinois is packed with steakhouses that make your mouth water just thinking about them. These aren’t your average dinner spots, either.

They’re the kind of places where reservations disappear fast, wait times stretch on, and no one really minds, because everyone knows what’s coming. Perfectly cooked, melt-in-your-mouth steaks, classic steakhouse vibes, and meals that are absolutely worth every minute of the wait.

1. Bavette’s Bar & Boeuf – Chicago

Stepping into this Chicago gem feels like traveling back to a glamorous era when steakhouses meant something special. Located at 218 W Kinzie St, Chicago, IL 60654, Bavette’s serves up cuts of beef that practically melt off your fork…

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