Bazaar Meat
16 people recommend, 2 warn against itvia r/chicagofood, r/AskChicago18 comments cited below
What people say, in short
Bazaar Meat draws recommendations for a more modern, Spanish-style steakhouse experience. Two diners point to wagyu options, and one specifically praises the sides and appetizers. Other commenters recommend it for a meal with more flair than a traditional steakhouse dinner. Dissent includes poor value and a diner who enjoyed the food but would not return after slow or disappointing service. The appeal is the distinctive experience, without a promise about current cuts or availability.
Address
Bazaar Meat by José Andrés, 120 N Wacker Dr, Chicago, IL 60606
At a glance
- Signature dishes
- Wagyu
- Best for
- Family
- Opinions divided
- Yes
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The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Recommendsu/borla78 in r/chicagofood · Jul 2024
Says food and service superior to Maple and Ash, similar vibe.
- Recommendsu/Impressive_Course_44 in r/chicagofood · Sep 2026
Lists Bazar Meats among great steakhouse options.
- Recommendsu/NubeOfReddit in r/chicagofood · Oct 2024
Suggests going there for wagyu.
- Recommendsu/Milton__Obote in r/chicagofood · May 2025variety
Recommends Bazaar Meat for several wagyu options and great sides and apps.
- Recommendsu/Future_Dog_3156 in r/AskChicago · Oct 2024
Lists Bazaar Meats as a recommendation.
- Recommendsu/press_mute in r/chicagofood · Dec 2023ambience
Lists it among options for a non-traditional modern steakhouse vibe.
- Recommendsu/Ham_Sinkie in r/chicagofood · Oct 2025taste
Says Bazaar Meat is great.
- Recommendsu/jm44768 in r/chicagofood · Dec 2025wait time
Says it works well with kids and is much easier to book than better-known steakhouses.
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- Recommendsu/Neat-Watercress-2425 in r/chicagofood · Sep 2026taste
Reports having had some really good meals there.
- Recommendsu/lonedroan in r/AskChicago · Jul 2025variety
Recommends it for a modern Spanish steakhouse style.
- Caveatu/herecomes_the_sun in r/chicagofood · May 2025value
Found the steak overpriced and was annoyed when they stopped serving steak.
- Caveatu/pinktoes4life in r/chicagofood · Oct 2024service
Food excellent but repeatedly terrible service; won't return.
- Recommendsu/hesdoingwhat in r/chicagofood · Sep 2026
Calls it slept on and not talked about enough.
- Recommendsu/orionus in r/chicagofood · Sep 2026ambience
Recommends it when experience and flair matter more.
- Recommendsu/Neither_Foot6830 in r/chicagofood · May 2025
Names Bazaar Meats as a suggestion.
- Recommendsu/Bmoney420 in r/chicagofood · Oct 2026
Enjoyed the restaurant and reports other positive visits.
- Recommendsu/docgok in r/chicagofood · May 2026
Suggests Bazaar Meats for something a bit different.
- Recommendsu/Suspicious_Math_6098 in r/chicagofood · Sep 2026
Recommends Bazaar Meat when asked where to have a steak dinner.
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