Steak 48
32 people recommend, 3 warn against itvia r/chicagofood, r/AskChicago30 comments cited below
The comments cited below are a sample of the full tally across 24 threads.
What people say, in short
Steak 48 has enthusiastic supporters, including diners who prefer its steaks to better-known Chicago rivals. One recommends a wagyu ribeye cap tried as a special, while another singles out the cap steak. One diner favors going with a group to order more sides. Dissent includes a report of salty steaks cooked to the wrong doneness, an underwhelming visit and complaints about value or service.
Address
Steak 48, 615 N Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL 60611
At a glance
- Signature dishes
- Wagyu ribeye cap, Cap steak, NY strip
- Best for
- Groups
- 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.
- Caveatu/Fryeer in r/chicagofood · May 2026value
Calls it one of the worst steakhouses they have tried and says it is way overpriced.
- Recommendsu/scriminal in r/chicagofood · May 2026
Likes Steak 48 and has enjoyed it each visit.
- Recommendsu/If-By-Whisky in r/chicagofood · Jan 2025
Says you would be better off at Steak 48 than at MJ.
- Recommendsu/Aspen2241 in r/chicagofood · Oct 2025
Says Steak 48 does a great job.
- Recommendsu/daviddm1990 in r/chicagofood · Oct 2025
Says Steak 48 is good.
- Recommendsu/Shmiggams22 in r/chicagofood · Sep 2026taste
Had a better meal at Steak 48 than at Bavette's while celebrating a birthday.
- Recommendsu/Hardscrabbler33 in r/chicagofood · Jun 2025
Names Steak 48 as a recommendation.
- Recommendsu/aerojacko in r/chicagofood · Oct 2024taste
Fan of Steak 48, praising the corn crème brûlée.
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- Recommendsu/Such-Sympathy-5816 in r/chicagofood · May 2024
Dislikes Gibsons and still thinks Steak 48 is better than Bavette's.
- Recommendsu/Top-Address-8870 in r/chicagofood · May 2024taste
Had the wagyu ribeye cap as a special and highly recommends it as one of the best steaks.
- Recommendsu/The_Nipe_Man_Cometh in r/chicagofood · Aug 2025wait time
A fan who says a reservation is usually possible, or you can sit at the bar alone.
- Recommendsu/ocmb in r/chicagofood · May 2026
Agrees they enjoyed Steak 48 a few years ago.
- Recommendsu/idkwhattowriteee in r/chicagofood · May 2024taste
Calls it the best steak they've had in the city, worth the stuffy dress code.
- Recommendsu/agaecklr in r/AskChicago · Aug 2026
Names Steak 48 as the answer.
- Recommendsu/testing81789 in r/chicagofood · Jul 2026
Lists Steak 48 as a steakhouse that checks all the boxes.
- Recommendsu/idontwannabehere0923 in r/chicagofood · May 2026
Calls Steak 48 the best steakhouse in the city.
- Recommendsu/ybbd in r/chicagofood · Aug 2025
Agrees with parent's recommendation.
- Recommendsu/babyfatjones in r/chicagofood · Jun 2025service
Had a fantastic meal there and praises the service.
- Recommendsu/Rough-Organization73 in r/chicagofood · Oct 2025taste
Prefers Steak 48 over Bavette's for the steak, though Bavette's wins on vibes and sides.
- Recommendsu/FamLi240 in r/chicagofood · Oct 2025taste
Calls Steak 48 their favorite steakhouse, food was divine.
- Recommendsu/chicagoPM in r/chicagofood · Oct 2025consistency
Keeps returning and says the NY strip was just as good as always.
- Mixedu/ragingcicada in r/chicagofood · Dec 2024taste
Heard great things but their recent experience was just okay.
- Recommendsu/Dingmeister in r/chicagofood · Dec 2024consistency
Says it has been hitting every time recently.
- Caveatu/Aunt_Coco in r/chicagofood · Feb 2024taste
Had the saltiest overcooked filet, their date's was salty and undercooked, and sees no reason to return.
- Recommendsu/Top_Ad8681 in r/chicagofood · Jun 2026taste
Says Steak 48 is better than Bavette's.
- Recommendsu/OkInflation4034 in r/chicagofood · May 2026
Recommends Steak 48 all day.
- Recommendsu/LoudPsychology6169 in r/chicagofood · Dec 2025taste
Terrific; calls the cap steak best non-Wagyu cut.
- Recommendsu/LaffertyDaniel32 in r/AskChicago · May 2025
Says you can't go wrong with Steak 48.
- Recommendsu/FizzTheWiz in r/AskChicago · Mar 2025taste
Says Steak 48 is the best right now.
- Recommendsu/Automatic-Suit-2126 in r/chicagofood · Dec 2023
Names it as a suggestion.
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