Boeufhaus, Ukrainian Village
126 people recommend, 23 warn against itvia r/chicagofood30 comments cited below
The comments cited below are a sample of the full tally across 56 threads.
What people say, in short
Boeufhaus stands out for dry-aged steak rather than a grand downtown steakhouse setting. Diners praise the ribeye and porterhouse, and describe a smaller, more intimate neighborhood room. The enthusiasm is not unanimous: other diners found the steak underwhelming, poorly cooked or not worth the cost. It suits someone seeking a steak-focused meal in a smaller space, but the negative experiences are substantial enough not to promise consistency.
Address
Boeufhaus, 1012 N Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60622
At a glance
- Signature dishes
- Dry aged steak, Ribeye, Porterhouse
- 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/andyou01 in r/chicagofood · Nov 2025taste
Went with friends and was surprised how good the steak was, calling it worth the visit.
- Recommendsu/Cubs1101 in r/chicagofood · Nov 2025taste
Says steak for steak Boeufhaus is better; prefers it for intimate dinner.
- Mixedu/Nonobonobono in r/chicagofood · Jan 2024taste
Found the ribeye incredible but the steak frites only okay, with some steaks overcooked and the meal feeling pricey.
- Recommendsu/Muksa in r/chicagofood · May 2025taste
Says it serves a great dry-aged steak and feels more like a neighborhood spot.
- Recommendsu/modeless0 in r/chicagofood · Sep 2025
Goes frequently and always enjoys it.
- Recommendsu/Background-Ad758 in r/chicagofood · Jun 2025
Ranks Boeufhaus number one.
- Recommendsu/ChiTownBA in r/chicagofood · Sep 2026
Names Boeufhaus as a steakhouse answer.
- Recommendsu/quarterroy_ in r/chicagofood · Nov 2025
Longtime fan who loves the place a lot.
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- Recommendsu/twoforme_noneforyou in r/chicagofood · Oct 2024
Names Boeufhaus as a steakhouse recommendation.
- Mixedu/Jesper90000 in r/chicagofood · Jul 2026value
Says it's one of the pricier steakhouses; steak was good, not great.
- Recommendsu/foggydrinker in r/chicagofood · Jun 2026
Lists Boeufhaus among steak frites recommendations.
- Recommendsu/urfenick in r/chicagofood · Jan 2026value
Says that when cost matters, you would wish you had gone to Boeufhaus instead.
- Recommendsu/Declanpettit in r/chicagofood · Nov 2025taste
Called the steak absolutely insane and the best meal in years.
- Recommendsu/CreativeAmount in r/chicagofood · Sep 2026
Mentions it as one of the usual great spots for a special night.
- Recommendsu/iamemi in r/chicagofood · May 2024variety
Feels the place deserves more attention, praising the dry-aged selection and recommending the short rib beignets.
- Recommendsu/crispixiscrispy in r/chicagofood · Dec 2025taste
Cites the 55 day dry aged steak as a notable meat outlier on the menu.
- Recommendsu/humboldtparkgator in r/chicagofood · Jul 2026
Calls Boeufhaus really nice, with a smaller space but very good.
- Recommendsu/chrstgtr in r/chicagofood · Jul 2026taste
Praises their dry-aged steak program as the best in the city, comparable to Bavette's.
- Recommendsu/ZukowskiHardware in r/chicagofood · Oct 2025
Names Boeufhaus as a steakhouse suggestion.
- Recommendsu/JoshuaNorton in r/chicagofood · Apr 2024
Asks if they have tried Boeufhaus as a suggestion for steak.
- Recommendsu/Immediate_Chicken147 in r/chicagofood · Jan 2024service
A big fan: nice without being too upscale, with excellent service and occasional last-minute bar reservations.
- Recommendsu/fumbler00ski in r/chicagofood · Sep 2026
Gives Boefhaus an honorable mention among steakhouses.
- Caveatu/dudelydudeson in r/chicagofood · Nov 2025taste
Did not like the steak served there and would point people to Bavette's instead.
- Recommendsu/gobble42 in r/chicagofood · Sep 2025taste
Has ordered that cut several times and says it always had a good dry-aged funk.
- Recommendsu/blipsman in r/chicagofood · Jul 2025
Names Boefhaus as a recommendation.
- Caveatu/PurpleVomit in r/chicagofood · Sep 2025ambience
Says Boefhaus is contemporary and doesn't match the requested vibe.
- Caveatu/IndependentFine7044 in r/chicagofood · Nov 2025taste
Found meal mediocre and expensive; steak cooked wrong.
- Caveatu/Mission_Ad_8976 in r/chicagofood · Sep 2025
Feels Boefhaus is overrated and won't likely return.
- Mixedu/hardpass777 in r/chicagofood · Nov 2025ambience
Calls Boeufhaus great but says Bavette's has nicer space and sides.
- Mixedu/throwraW2 in r/chicagofood · Dec 2025taste
Wasn't super impressed by Boeufhaus, saying it wasn't bad but Bavette's is better.
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