I really enjoyed my evening at RPM steak. The atmosphere was great, the service was great and the food was great. We started with the bone marrow (which was AMAZING!!) and had a hasselback potato, Guiliana salad and the Duke. Everything was perfect with the exception of the Duke. It was a little too charred on the outside (almost to the point of burnt) and a tad over cooked. We had the baked alaska for dessert which was amazing as well. I would go again, but I would order a different steak. DO NOT miss the bone marrow. So yummy!
(4)
Marina G.
I went to RPM Steak on a Monday night. I had to wait for my friend as he's always late so I sat at the bar and I ordered a VERY spicy margarita. The bartender didn't ask me if I wanted salt or not so he just assumed I didn't want salt. WRONG!!!So, first impression was bad. But the rest of the night was GREAT! It was one of the best meals and service I had. We ordered the tuna tartare with ciabatta bread, the bread with butter(awsome), oysters with jalapenos(I love spicy food), miso lobster, aged NY strip, fried peppers and baked potato. I will definitely go back.
(5)
Michael N.
Another great installment from RPM. The service was outstanding and completely over the top. Our server really cared about the experience we were going to be having to be the best. The bone marrow is unbelievable. I went with three others and we just ordered several apps and entrees to share and what a great idea. So much good food and it was a way to try a lot of the menu without having to spend the money to go back; not saying that I wouldn't. If I lived in the city it would be an awesome place to get a burger and a drink. Perfect experience.
(5)
Giselle G.
My favorite restaurant in Chicago hands down. The decor is beautiful and modern. The music they play is perfect lounge/soft house music. Feels like a low key club minus the dancing and loud convos. The food was great and so was the service. The Peanut Butter Popcorn Ice Cream was delicious and so was the 14k Chocolate cake. Will definitely be back. Loved the ambiance!
(5)
Patrick G.
Had such a great time, I decided to actually sign up for yelp and review something. This review is specifically for our server Joshua. My wife and I came here to celebrate our anniversary/Christmas/dinner before a comedy show. He did a great job of recommending menu options and making our time enjoyable. He answered all of our questions and generally made experience at RPM a great one. Thanks Joshua!
(5)
Valerie T.
Very chic and clean. Service was wonderful. Our waiter Pat was very knowledgeable and helpful with suggestions on what to order. The bacon appetizers was incredible. I went with a group of 7 people and we were all blown away. Beautiful presentation of the food as well. I definitely recommend one of their signature entrees, the Duke- a10 oz steak. All of our meals were delicious and we can't wait to go back!
(5)
Kris M.
The ambience was nice. Service was great. Food was good. I had The Duke, thick slices bacon, rolls, Mac and cheese, twice baked potato, and the chocolate, popcorn, and peanut butter dessert. The only thing I would change would be the Mac and cheese. I would try something else.
(4)
Lorena F.
Awesome experience! Have to make a reservation way in advance to get a table at 7pm! But well worth it!!! Had the scallops and they were fresh and served with a delicious sauce! My husband had the steak which was just as good too! Great place for a fancy night out on the town.
(5)
Tera D.
Three stars always feels too low for a perfectly good place, but the Yelp description for three stars is "A-OK," and that feels appropriate. RPM Steak is a cool space, which is to be expected in this area and from this restaurant group. The menu is typical for a steakhouse, but definitely has a few fun and unique twists on the standard appetizer and side selection. Our group ordered a ton of stuff, which was fun since we got to try more. The steaks were honestly the low-light of the selection, though. The burger was great, as were the blue cheese mashed potatoes. I think if I went back I'd just do a fun night at the bar, ordering the burger and a few sides to split.
(3)
Keith W.
My buddy and I went here for a "man meal" and wow it was spectacular. Look at my reviews, I am choosy with 5 stars. We started off with the octopus and yellowtail for appetizers. The yellowtail was perfectly prepared, the octopus was a little overcooked. My criticism will stop here. For warmup cocktails I had a Tuxedo (good flavor but I am not a huge gin fan) and an Old Fashioned. The Old Fashioned was one of the best that I have ever had. Onto the main course. Our waitress told us there were only 5 servings of the braised beef available so we ordered one of those and The Duke. I can't explain how good these two dishes were.....pure perfection and a must order! The braised beef is a top 3 main dish that I have ever had. Formation Pinot Noir to pair with dinner...perfectly recommended by our waitress. Brussels sprouts as a side was a good contrast and grilled excellently. For dessert we split the 14K Chocolate Cake.....a masterpiece of chocolate! Split it because it is huge and rich. An espresso to pair with dessert was just strong enough to power us to an after dinner drink. They did not have B&B (I thought this was weird) so we had some Sambuca. Our waitress was top notch and make great recommendations and provided a lot of attention. The price of the meal was more than worth it. For everything it was ~$340 if I recall correctly. Definitely a splurge but we all deserve that once in a while.
(5)
Brooke L.
Came here with my husband and another couple. Service was excellent and personable. The food was very good and portions were perfect. However, I ordered the short ribs and found the sauce to be too salty. My husband, who puts salt on EVERYTHING, thought it was a bit salty as well. Very good flavor, just too much salt. Everything else was wonderful and the atmosphere was fun. We will be back.
(4)
Jim C.
If you've tried their sister site rpm italian, but have not yet tried the newer of the two, you're missing the boat! Rpm steak brings the same trendy feel and vibe to the table (white jackets, full bar, swanky ambiance) but the vibe fits even better here. This eatery is perfect for a celebration, a romantic date, or a first time visitor to chicago. My wife and I started with the Brussels sprouts, then went with the trio of filets with a side of the millionaire potatoes (truffle oil). The potatoes are Expensive but worth every penny. Book a table and enjoy!
(5)
Yao W.
I had a new year family get together at this classy steakhouse! By the way note this is not RPM Italian which is only two blocks away. The dining environment is extremely pleasant. In particular I love the corner sofa seats.
(5)
Delightful D.
Wow. Came here for a pre vday dinner with my boo and was blown away. First made a reservation for a booth, walked in earlier than my reservation and was taken straight to my booth I requested with a reserved sign on it. This has never happened before so already im feeling like a boss. Omg so to start had the drink with tequila in it bomb, bread rolls (soft and delish). For dinner shared the cowboy steak, millionaire potato and broccoli. Everything was amazing, steak cooked to perfection, potato amaze balls. Desert of course 14 k chocolate cake. The scenery alone is enough to come back here but then you have delish food. This place is a must try.
(5)
Paul S.
Now this is a real steakhouse for real steak eaters. Chicago is filled with steak houses but we have finally been honored by a true great. We arrived a little early so we had drinks at the bar. Let me say the ambience is STUNNING and upon arriving we were treated like royalty. At the bar, our bartender Eric was so great and walked us through some of the special cocktails as well as all the wines, etc. He kept us entertained although he was busy - it made us feel well taken care of. Once our table was ready we were seated in a booth and greeted by someone who we learned would be an AMAZING waiter named Brian. He was incredibly knowledgable about the menu and gave us some great recommendations! We ended up getting the seared foie gras as our appetizer. DELISH. Brian also helped us pick out another app, the king crab - which was almost as amazing as the foie gras. Next was our entrees. This is where Brian was suddenly our new best friend. I had the NY strip and my friend had the bone in filet. We were both in heaven from the minute it arrived at the table. So So good. Thank you Brian for the recommendations! Dessert is where we could have fallen off our chairs .. thank god we were in a booth. The popcorn with chocolate and peanuts is $%^&ing amazing. If you don't try this you have no taste buds and hate life. A reward after a five star meal. Bon appetit!
(5)
Adrianne L.
We were very excited to try RPM Steak after a great experience at RPM Italian. Unfortunately it didn't live up to the hype. While the decor was beautiful and service was spot on, the food was below average, especially for the price. The ribeye filet had very little marbling and had none of the juiciness you'd expect from that cut. The mushroom risotto special and mac and cheese were horribly salty. We'd probably give it one more shot in the hopes the kitchen had an off night.
(2)
ChiDivaOnADime D.
Omg the food here is Amazing. The Steaks are great. I recommend the Millionaire potato it's huge it can be shared by 2 even. The drinks are good. Oh and you have to save room for the Baked Alaska. It's a classic dessert with a tasty twist.
(5)
Taylor V.
Rpm Steak was epic. Kerri was our server and besides being utterly adorable and a sweetheart she knew her information. Specials, desserts, ingredients, she was solid. She was also super personal and talked to us about real life things which is always a plus in my book. Besides the service, two out of the four of us arrived first and waited at the bar. They only seat complete parties. Understandable if it was a busy night but there were open tables. Mac at the bar was terrific though. Overall the experience, service, and food was some of the best. Lettuce as usual rocked it.
(4)
Brian M.
Very good steak Britain was our server she was outstanding every hour I would deathly come back or lunch
(4)
Olivia B.
Eh, it's okay. Overpriced. VERY salty food. We got the shiitake mushrooms as a side dish and they were way too salty and that is saying a lot as I love salt. Will not be returning. Overrated
(2)
Robert D.
RPM steak is definitely worth the trip. Your taste buds will thank you later. I feel like they are a little more innovative and different when it comes to everything around your cut of meat which is hard to come by when comparing the traditional steakhouses. I guess you could say RPM steak does traditional steakhouse in a more original way. The meat quality was on par with a high end steakhouse and the preparation was even better. The duke and the bison filet were cooked perfectly with jusy the right amount of char and both were equally delicious. Yes its expensive but most other steakhouses in the area are in the same price range so get over it. Drinks are also a hit here with several delicious original concoctions on the menu. Definitely going to be revisiting this place at some point later on.
(5)
David G.
Went to RPM last night as a treat from my girlfriend for my birthday. Well, I eat at many many high end steak houses across the country due to my line of work (sales) and I have to say, I was not blown away by RPM Steak. To be honest, our evening was fine and nothing negative to report. Cocktails at the bar beforehand were delightful and service was (as others note) very over the top. In fact for such a trendy, see and be seen place, I was pleasantly surprised at how attentive our server was. Otherwise, appetizers were good (the bacon especially and the bread), and the steaks were good. So, why 3 stars? I believe the price to quality ratio is out of whack here. Kudos to RPM for maintaining an extensive array of steaks, especially the dry aged cuts, but for $74 I want to be blown away and I just simply wasn't. I've had many better steaks both in the city and across the country for cheaper. However, that's just my opinion. If you're up for a fun night out and a "cool" and trendy place, (and don't mind paying for it) then add a +1 to my review. Otherwise if a good steak is your top priority and location is secondary, then there are better options elsewhere. So, would I go back? Sure. However, for the price and the hoops you have to go through to get in (3 month advance reservations) I likely wont bother.
After all the hype checked out the restaurant. Beautiful interior very chic current very nice ambience. The service was outstanding out of this world a fantastic waitress the whole wait staff beautiful. The food although good was overpriced for what it was that is to be expected. As a downtown restaurant it's good not fantastic average typical steakhouse downtown if you're there check it out but I wouldn't take and go out of my way to go back there
(3)
Chanel S.
I wanted to try this restaurant for quite sometime now because of Guilana and Bill. I made reservations for 11pm (they take dinner reservations until midnight) which worked great for me because I was traveling from Michigan to Illinois. Once I arrived I was immediately greeted by staff, seated at a booth near the bar area- which was very live and fun! Our waitstaff did an exceptional job! Made great recommendations! We had the octopus appetizer- it was smoked and had a bbq taste - AMAZING!! I tried the salmon and my guest had the bone in filet. The salon did not come with any veggie sides - everything was a la carte. The same was decent, not bad yet not so great. I'd have a steak the next time I dine there. I also told the waitress is was my guests birthday, she surprised us with cotton candy! All in all, our bill was around $180 (including 2 glasses of wine and 3 alcoholic beverages). Great place! Will return!
(4)
Adoley J.
I save my pricy meals for birthdays and this year I decided to dine at RPM for the big day. After hearing so many wonderful things I was excited. I am happy to report I was not let down. First the place is really cool inside. It has a very nice ambience. Our waiter was super nice and attentive. But we all know you can have a nice place and crappy food. Well I'm happy to report that the food is good really good. I got the wedge salad, the Prime RPM Cap and a garlic fried fingerlings. The wedge had a twist to it and was served with avocado and olives. It was a good portion size and very delicious. My prime PRM Cap was superb. Perfectly cooked and the side peppercorn sauce was delicious. The garlic fingerlings were OK next time I will probably get the whipped potatoes or the millionaire's potato. The standout was the chocolate cake. The 14 karat chocolate cake was the most moist chocolate cake I've had in a while. It was so good I tried to save some for later and failed miserably. Next time I am ordering two it was that good. RPM is a great addition to the Chicago steakhouse scene.
(4)
L L.
Great server, delicious steak. Called twice to ensure quiet table and they seated us right in front of the register next to the bar, where staff gathers to chat. Lots of crumbs in booth when I went to sit down. Disappointing for very expensive venue. Also I was told my date would get a special dessert for his birthday. Essentially all it was was a dessert with a candle. The "special" desserts are only for dinner guests. (We ate at 2pm) They also failed to offer coffee during dessert. Disappointing!
(3)
Brandon G.
This place was great. The atmosphere was warm inside: not extremely loud like other large steakhouses, with comfortable seats and spacious tables. The steak was cooked to perfection. The sides were all great as well.
(5)
Amy G.
Save your money...don't go. You won't be missing much of anything. The upstairs room is dark and dreary, not the place to be seated. The chopped salad tastes very sour, just not good. The bacon app is 2 slabs of fat drenched in maple syrup not good. The steaks are good, the only bright spot if you want to spend $57 per steak?
(2)
Diana Z.
Unimpressive. RPM Italian is better. The porter rolls were the best part of the meal with the rosemary butter. Otherwise, nothing too impressive. The spare ribs were really difficult to cut and quite chewy. The cod was quite delicious, but very pricey for just a piece of fish with nothing on the side. The cauliflower and brussel sprouts were pretty good, and I would seriously consider only ordering sides if I had to go back. As for the steak, the group provided mixed reviews. Some said theirs were delicious, others thought theirs were not cooked to specification (asked for medium and got rare). The biggest disappointment was the chocolate souffle. Everyone ordered it because it sounded delicious, but were sorely disappointed when we were served what is basically warm chocolate soup. To the dessert chef at RPM, talk to the dessert chef at Roy's. Now that is a dynamite souffle. Giuliana and Bill's first restaurant is very well done, and I think they're coasting on that success with this second restaurant. It's good, but nothing to rave about, and certainly not worth the price considering all the other options in the area.
(3)
David L.
Well, this is an pretty decent place, but as others have noted it is overpriced. As far as the menu, it is fine on the pricing, but the wine selection is very high-priced. But, I would charge the same if it were my place and people were willing to pay it. The service was pretty good...no big complaints. However, I ordered the cap steak for $45, cooked "medium". It came cold-rare. The waiter disappeared, so when he finally came back I showed it to him and he took it back to the kitchen. Many minutes later, after my client/guests had finished his meal, it came back....warm-rare. Extremely disappointing. At the end of the night and $710 later for 3 later, I had an okay experience, but I would not return.
(2)
Rozalynn B.
I went for my birthday celebration. I'm so happy I chose this place! My guests & I were delighted with the ambiance, the service, & MOST important the food was EXCELLENT.
(5)
Ante P.
Its okay...but I really don't understand all the hype. Transport the typical LA steakhouse to Chicago and you have RPM. We were perhaps too excited based on the reviews. Wagyu was so-so at $120 or whatever it was. I think they may be a little confused in that the steak doesn't prepare itself to 5 star levels just because its a little pricier. I would skip it honestly in hindsight. Server was excellent. I am a little over the night-club feel restaurant thing. Its not 2005 anymore. The Veuve Grand Dame made everything a little more bearable. Oysters were also okay...not great but okay. I expected more.
(3)
Lorena A.
My husband and I visited RPM Steak for his birthday this past Thursday. Without a doubt, this was the best food we have had. The ambiance, meal, and staff are amazing (thank you Mike for such awesome service and food recommendations...extremely knowledgeable about the menu and spot on with all recommendations). We had the delight of enjoying the scallops, Mediterranean octopus, chilled west coast oysters, Cowboy steak, and risotto with truffles. Cocktails and Dessert: East India cocktails (simply amazing) & Nutella bread pudding and the popcorn, peanuts, and chocolate. I smile just thinking about this great night!
(5)
Donna F.
I was relieved to see that the service both at the bar and at the table matched the prices. Nothing stings worse than when that doesn't happen. It is kind of a bite though when paying that money for a meal when you have to pay for bread. Hence my 4 star rather than 5 star rating. Highly recommend the crab leg and sashimi appetizer. Hesitated to order scallops in a steak place but they were just perfect and the sauce they are in is delicious. I split them with a "duke" and was quite satisfied. Even had some leftover steak. Also recommend the hasselback potato side dish and the bread pudding for dessert. Really loved leaving with the feeling that I was not ripped off and everything was as good as could be, except for the bread thing. It only makes the restaurant look as though they are cutting corners.
(4)
Rosie M.
4 Stars because everything tasted great but was extremely expensive. The experience was nice, the restaurant is classy and cool looking, but I'm not sure the value is there for the price.
(4)
Jedd J.
If you care more about scene than ambiance this is your place. Top tier prices for average steak. Service was pretty good.
(2)
Rosemary C.
I can't tell you how much I was looking forward to an evening at RPM Steak with my friends. The food did not disappoint and both the wait staff at our table and bartender were wonderful but there is an air of arrogance regarding the reservations and seating that will prevent any of us from ever dining there again. First, I called mid-December for a reservation. I was told that any time other than 5:30 or 9:30 simply was not possible on any Friday in December or January since they are generally booked solid three months in advance so we finally and reluctantly took a 5:30 reservation. Yet what did we find? There were five empty tables at 6pm, 3 at 6:30pm, and 2 at 7:00pm! I'm not even counting booths because we were a party of 6 and the booths would not have really worked but several were also unused. I will never believe these were all "no shows". Also, they would not allow the first two of our party to arrive to go to the table. When our party was complete about 15 minutes later, drinks had been made for five of us at the bar. Five or six people can't have a conversation at the bar when you're seated in a straight line so we had to go through the bother of closing out the checks before we could go to our table which was empty the whole time of course. Also, no offer was made to carry our drinks to the table and we all stood around trying not to spill at the "concierge" station while we waited to be shown to our table. I will go back to RPM Italian. I've eaten there three times and the service is far superior to this restaurant. The food is good but there are a lot of good steakhouses in Chicago that treat you better.
(3)
Christina X.
Just another steakhouse. I seriously think that if you are a steakhouse and serve dry-age meat where it's cooked with butter, salt and pepper it's really hard to differentiate yourself, and this restaurant is no different. With that being said what stood out was the giant seafood tower, risotto and mushrooms. They were amazing!
The service was excellent. The millionaire baked potato with fontina and black truffles on top was amazing...even for $18, their steak is delicious, but their truffle braised short ribs was over cooked on the outside and not as tender as it should be on the inside. Pass on the short ribs and go for the steak.
(4)
Sara C.
The cocktails and Aged Steak-burger were amazing! Met Bill Rancic. What a genuine guy! True Chicagoan !
(5)
Mary Kay C.
My daughter, her husband and I ate at RPM. Tonight. The food was good. The waiter was not the happiest camper. But after we paid the bill we noticed the waiter talking to the manager. The manager then came to our table and asked if he could get our car for us. Without a doubt, he was asking us to leave. It left a bad taste for that restaurant. We won't be back.
(1)
Ann J.
I don't know why I didn't review this place sooner. I went here with my dad on Christmas eve 2014. Oh. My. God. To put it into perspective, Hugo's has been my favorite restaurant in the city for years. I get Gibson's steak and the seafood. However, the last few times I have gone to Hugo's, my steak has not been cooked to the desire temp. On one visit, they screwed it up three times. I came to RPM not really knowing what to expect. Well, it was sensational. The atmosphere was hip and trendy yet elegant and inviting. The music was not loud and obnoxious as other reviews have stated. We were seated on the second floor, which overlooked the downstairs dining room. It was beautiful. The waitstaff was perfect and offered great advice and offered any accommodation we might need. The food was impeccable. We had seafood, salad, steak, and dessert. Not only was our steak cooked to perfection, it came to the table Peter Luger style, already cut. I can't say enough amazing things about this place. My new favorite in the City of Chicago, the place I call home!
(5)
Sarah G.
I am new to Yelp, but have found it so helpful to view other peoples opinions when looking for a new place to dine. I come to Chicago a lot for work and anytime I can enjoy dinner with new friends or my husband, being entertained is highly important to me. What I love about this place is the loungy scenic feel it has. Great food, very unique drink menu (although a bit pricey) and the staff is very proffesional and may I add, good looking! I think the managers are a little over their heads. I watched how one of them selectively approach only the tables who were spending the most $. A little tacky in my opinion, but I guess it's the kind of place that get you better perks when your well known. Overall, I highly recommend it if your wanting to try a new steakhouse that's not overrated.
(3)
Jacob W.
I went here for dinner with a friend last night and it was a great experience. I enjoy RPM Italian but the atmosphere here is even better. Our waiter was very friendly and helpful. He was not pushy at all which is nice. The food, setting, staff, wine and overall experience was one of the best I have had in Chicago. I will definitely visit again
(5)
Alex B.
I'm rating this steakhouse relative to other comparable steakhouses I've visited recently. With that being said, it was a great meal.. the food just didn't match the price and aura around this restaurant. Beginning with the food - the thick-cut bacon appetizer was the most memorable part of the meal, I really loved this. We also enjoyed some tasty sides, none of which were anything special though.. The steak though, this is what I came here for. Not to say I was disappointed, but for ~$75 I was expecting greatness. I like my ribeyes marbleized, where the fat practically melts in your mouth. Our waiter pointed me to their Ribeye when I explained my preference: It came out as a great cut of meat, but lacking the flavor I was looking for. I visited here with a group of 6. At times I felt the wait staff was paying more attention to a few tables, profiling us to be insignificant. Maybe we were, but who cares, a nice steakhouse should recognize empty glasses on the table! There are places I would visit before coming here. RPM Steak is for you if you're in the mood for that "high status" feeling.
(3)
Kat B.
We had a wonderful dinner here - it was a Monday night, so it was not very crowded and we had a booth with a good view. We loved the cheese fondue, the hen wood mushrooms, and the millionaire potato - maybe even more than the steaks (which were cooked perfectly and were delicious!) It was my husband's birthday so they brought out a watermelon cotton candy "puff" with "Happy Birthday" on it - very nice touch. Creative food and wonderful service!
(5)
Michael L.
Great place to go if you're craving an average steak. The service, and vibe are great but the food was just "ok"... not an impression that you should have when spending this kind of money on dinner. I'm a very easy going guy but had to send my steak back because it was so charred and dry, it didnt even taste like steak. I decided to go with fish when they let me re-order and the salmon was good but nothing out of the ordinary. I go to fancy steakhouses all the time and I have to say I dont think I would go back to RPM. I left slightly disappointed and unimpressed and thought the food was just not up to par for the prices they charge. (Joe's Prime Steak keeps me coming back over and over, and RPM just did not leave me with that same impression). Disappointing, especially as a lettecue entertain you gold member.
(3)
Jen J.
We had a WONDERFUL anniversary dinner here before the Justin Timberlake concert Monday evening. The atmosphere is really welcoming, we sat in a rounded booth that was cozy for us. Music was at a good volume as well. To start our waiter got us the drink menu and made some good suggestions. We had a nice glass of wine and an Old Fashioned to begin the meal. To start, we had the Parker House Rolls and Nordic butter, they were outstanding and warm. We also had the bacon. The bourbon and vanilla are great compliments. On the the main course. I had the 8oz filet, my boyfriend had the house specialty "The Duke". Each were cooked to our likening of medium/medium rare. Our server explained the different additions we could put on our steaks. After a little debate we settled on the bone marrow compound butter. It was to die for! As for sides, we sampled the macaroni and cheese. It was filled with bacon and broccoli which were excellent additions. We also tried the hand cut fries which came with a caesar dipping sauce. My boyfriend could not stop eating those. Finally, when you don't think you can eat anymore, dessert happens. We opted for the 14K chocolate cake. My goodness! What a divine piece of cake. It was so moist and just the right amount of "sweet". And just because things weren't already over the top, the chef sent out a huge bowl of watermelon cotton candy with lime zest dusted on top for our anniversary. Absolutely outstanding experience and we will be back again, hungry for more!
(5)
Alyse R.
Ambience awesome. Bacon appetizer, chopped salad and bone in filet, awesome. The Duke was served luke warm. The wedge, too much blue cheese. The Hamachi was fishy. The waiter was not good. We mentioned an allergy to gluten and shellfish. When presenting the dessert menu, he said, "Here's what you can eat." No bueno. One person in our group suggested a better way of presenting. The waiter then preceded to rip up the menu and give the section to her of what she can have. Ok. We also had asked to have the menu signed by the chef. Instead, RJ and Jarred signed it and the waiter said we should come back again and try for the chef. In summary, the waiter was awful. May not come back. #waitersmakeorbreakit.
(1)
Jason B.
Wow. Ran through all the courses and can't find one thing bad to say. If you have the means... I highly recommend it.
(5)
Lindsey S.
I went to RMP last weekend with 7 of my friends for my bday celebration. The food and service was amazing. Our server was extremely knowledgeable and never rushed us (even though we were taking out time with dinner). I started with a chopped salad which was unlike any chopped salad I have ever had - so many good vegetables, followed by the braised short ribs and truffle baked potato....all of which I am craving right now. For dessert we ordered a pumpkin souffle and chocolate cake. They brought out the chocolate cake with a candle which was really nice. The real reason for my 5 star rating was due to one of the managers, Darryl, and his incredible service. A few things went wrong, but Darryl went above and beyond to make up for them. A true sign of a great manager and restaurant!
(5)
Dan E.
I've been here twice and both times they made us wait over 20 minutes past our reservation before being seated. It's a trendy new spot and if they know you, you will get seated right away. The first time I went I gave them a pass because it was opening week. The service that night was good and the steaks were decent. I made the mistake of taking someone for a birthday date the second visit. I specified this in the reservation, so after waiting 25 minutes past our reservation time -- we were seated in the bar. How romantic that there are people standing at your table in the bar area waiting to be seated. Another nice touch was the speaker on the ceiling pointed directly at our table. It's in the bar area, so there is loud music playing. So loud, in fact, that the server could not hear us clearly when ordering and asking questions. The service and food were both average on this trip. There are too many great steak houses in Chicago to pay this kind of money for average service and hit or miss food at RPM Steak. I normally enjoy Lettuce Entertain You restaurants, but this one has to work out some kinks before earning my business back.
(2)
Tetana P.
Atmosphere is nice. Food is ok. Definitely not worth the money they charge. however, the worst part is the service. I went with 4 people. and they screwed up my meal. Everyone ate while i watched. When they finished, my meal came and i ate alone. Mistakes happen but the fact that they offered no compensation for their mistake is shocking - again given the prices they charge. As comparison, I was in NYC two days later and had a slight screwed up on a meal. They not only compted my meal but also my friends. THATS SERVICE!
(2)
Kyle B.
The most bland steak I've had at an upscale steakhouse. Wasn't bad by any means but I never had a point during the meal where I was blown away. The millionaire potato was really good but it's sad when the best part of the meal was a baked potato.
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Ana S.
We had our anniversary dinner here tonight which was outstanding ! I had made reservations 2 months ago since I knew we were coming to Chivago. Everything was top notch from the moment we came in. The service, atmosphere , the food was excellent. They really knew what they were doing. We ordered the rosemary bread which was great, the seafood tower and 2 filet mignons which were cooked to perfection. The fries and Mac cheese were outstanding. Our waiter comped us with cotton candy and ice cream which was very nice of him. Overall our dinner was exceptional. Great job!,
(5)
Gretchen S.
My mom and I had lunch at RPM Steak yesterday.. I've eaten dinner here before and enjoyed it. I wanted to say thank you to your staff. Everyone was so kind to my mom. She is elderly and has some mobility issues. Everyone made her feel special and she enjoyed her lunch experience. Thank you for making my mom's day. I will definitely be bringing her back for lunch again.
(5)
Alex A.
We went last evening and sat upstairs. I really wanted to be "wowed" by the place, but I wasn't. The service was great and the food was good . I liked my salad but the veggie sides were just ok. We actually sent one of the sides back because it was too salty to eat. The room upstairs has no ambiance and completely removed from the energy on the main floor. At least the noise level was better upstairs, so I could hear conversations. Again, great service but the food didn't meet expectations.
(3)
neal s.
I was really disappointed with RPM Steak. I am a big fan of RPM Italian and the Lettuce Entertain You group and had high expectations. We were led into a beautiful dining room that has to be one of the nicest anywhere. The disappointments came at the beginning of the meal which put a damper on things for me. I brought a bottle of our own wine and expected a corkage fee in line with everywhere else in River North but here it is $40. For appetizers e ordered the Roast Crab and a Caesar Salad. When the Crab arrived I was startled to see that the crab leg was only 4 inches, surely for $18 I thought there was something else but no, that was it. The salad was very good, a bit on the small side and it was accompanied by a very tasty deviled egg that had a small piece of anchovy in it. The entrees we ordered included a filet and T-bone which were both very good and perfectly cooked. The waiter came out moments after we were served to make sure our orders were okay which was a nice, attentive touch. We had two delicious side dishes, the spinach was probably the best I have had and the fingerling potatoes were heavily seasoned and we all really liked them. For desert we shared their 18K chocolate cake which was just outstanding. It too is a bit pricey, $18 but it is very rich and dense and made for a good sharing item. I don't think they have the prices in line with what you get. The food was all very good but this may be the most expensive steakhouse in Chicago for what you get. Unless something changes I don't think I'll be back.
(2)
Evelyn S.
The food is exceptionally delicious if this review were solely on the food it would definitely deserve the 5 stars. However the service ruined our dining experience. Upon arriving for a 9 pm reservation on a Tuesday night we were kept waiting for 40 minutes or more. 3 other parties of over 4 people were seated prior to us. One of those did not appear to have a reservation. When we finally got a table we got seated at the bar area. We were treated in a discriminatory manner. Our party consisted of 5 people. 4 out of the 5 of us happen to be "of color". It leads me to the conclusion that either the staff is trained in this manner or clearly the management does not want a diverse clientele. The hostesses were rude and condescending and our server, although seemed oddly friendly at first was sarcastic. Business is business and RPM needs to understand that we are no longer in a period of time where only certain people could afford to or should be privileged enough to dine at their restaurant.
(2)
Fuudcritic C.
My first thought... another steakhouse? So yes, another one. I've been there 3 times already (entertaining friends). Very friendly staff (wondering if they came from RPM Italian because if you call over there now, they are not friendly). Beautiful dining room. Excellent food. Priced kind of high. Good but on the high side. One thing we've noticed and can't quite figure out. The "Duke" and the filet...both filets. Looks like the same size. Plated the same. Taste the same. Why is one $52.00 & one $57.00?? Anyway, besides that everything is good especially.....the hazelnut souffle!!!
(4)
Lindsey C.
I was really excited to go to RPM Steak again and celebrate our anniversary with friends. Since I could not get a reservation for dinner, I made one later for some drinks and dessert at 10:45pm. Once most of our party was there on time, I gave my name to the hostess to check in. She greeted us very rudely and acted like she could not find my name after giving it to her several times. She then stated that our whole party had to be present in order to be seated (annoying but ok fine). Again, the interaction was just very rude and dismissive. My friend went back to ask her if perhaps before the other 2 friends came if we could just be seated. The hostess told my friend that the table was not ready. So my friend so ok, once the table is ready can we be seated? And she responds again with an attitude and tells my friend "she seems confused"!! This is just an unacceptable way to treat your guests.The first impression is the last impression. Very disappointing and not how I would think you would want your guests to be welcomed.
(2)
Alia H.
The restaurant did end up calling me back and provided me with a full refund for the dinner. Thank you
(4)
Carmen K.
Lovely ambiance, amazing old fashions, the octopus was divinely prepared, and their millionaire potatoes with black truffle are decadently delicious! And the waiter and bartenders were professional, friendly, & attentive.
We had high hopes for this place, as we are fans of their Italian restaurant. It was their opening night, so a few missteps are to be expected. That being said, we were fairly disappointed in the overall experience. The space is cool, kind of a clubby-type feel (including the music), but lacks personality. We felt like we could be in any number of River North eateries. Our server was nice, but really didn't seem to care about our experience. On to the food: For entrees, I had the 16oz Dry Aged NY Strip - it was good, but not amazing. My friend had the 20oz Grass Fed Bone-In Ribeye, which was sadly the worst dish of the night. If I want a great grass fed steak, I'll go to Unite Urban Grill - twice as good for half the price. The crab appetizer was by far the best dish we had (although $18 was pretty high for a few small bites - literally only half of 1 crab leg). The wedge salad was traditional, but for some reason they put balsamic dressing in between the lettuce wedges (and not listed on the menu) - it was a weird combination with the blue cheese dressing on top. The other thing that surprised me was that neither a manager or owner ever came by to check on our meal. Really? On opening night you don't care enough to ask some of your first guests how their experience was? Because of the people behind this place, I am sure it will be packed regardless of the experience they provide, but for me it is overhyped and overpriced.
(2)
Eric R.
So I buddy and I came in here on a Friday night on a lark. No reservations, no nothing. By some miracle we got a table in the bar area with ease. So far so good. Our drink orders were taken quickly and we were off to the races. I ordered the grass fed ribeye which was cooked to a perfect medium. The only problem is the steak was just not that good, I mean it was not bad it was just underwhelming. My buddy had the Kansas City strip and felt the same way. They charge a premium but you are basically paying for the room and the opportunity to be with the beautiful people. I ate at Smith and Wolenksy the week before and it was better. For sure I will come back for the bar, but I can't see eating here again. Finally, for a place that prides itself on being trendy, how do you let customers wear T-shirts in the main dining area on a Friday night? The times they are a changin I guess....
(2)
Tiffany A.
Rpm steak is doing it right! Service was exceptional and the decor was perfect. It's trendy and like no other steakhouse in Chicago. For an appetizer we got the Parker house rolls and thick cut bacon. The bacon melted in my mouth I highly recommend. I got the filet mignon and my boyfriend got the hanger steak, both medium. For sides we got the Giuliana salad (BEST SALAD EVER) and the hassleback potato. For dessert we had the 14k gold chocolate cake. They also had a large wine selection. I loved everything we ordered and it was worth the splurge on a nice dinner!!
(5)
Jay J.
RPM Steak was excellent. We were there exactly one week after it opened but it functioned like a restaurant that had been open forever. The space is beautiful and very comfortable. We found the service to be outstanding (thanks Eric!). It was professional and attentive without being pretentious. Some may appreciate the pompous formality of many restaurants at this price point but we do not so RPM Steak was a very refreshing. The food was extraordinary and while the steaks were the star, the sides were excellent as well with the charred sweet corn being an a great surprise. Do not miss it while it is on the menu! Its definitely a special occasion splurge but well worth it. Owner Bill Rancic was there and I'm sure the celebrities will frequent this place in droves in addition to everyone else as the word spreads. This place will definitely be as popular as RPM Italian so experience it while its still easy to get a table on short notice.
(5)
Gregory S.
Went there last night for dinner. We sat at the bar tabletops for dinner. Incredible service, awesome food (got the bone marrow, wagyu A-5 tartar, NY Strip for two, brussel sprouts with bacon and the baked potato with truffle), and a great atmosphere. Can't ask for much more than that!
(5)
W C.
I went here with my bride to be for our anniversary dinner. It was our first time at RPM Steak but we've been to RPM Italian many times. Per the usual at this restaurant group's locations, had to wait quite a while past our scheduled reservation time to be seated. Once seated, the service was good. We enjoyed the special salad they had on the menu that evening and the millionaire's potato was pretty darn good. I wasn't that impressed with my bone-in steak but my fiancee's filet was very good. The decor was very pleasing and the room has a nice ambiance. I'd give it another shot sometime for sure, just didn't do it for me this particular visit.
(3)
Claudia W.
Let's face it, this place is expensive! If you decide to open up your wallet and go, you won't be disappointed. Started off with west coast oysters and the bone marrow appetizer. The oysters were topped with a dice of jalapeño and cucumber and lime juice, fresh and delicious, a much better alternative to the classic cocktail sauce. The bone marrow presentation was beautiful, the top of the marrow was slightly crusted with smoked paprika and curry, and served with grilled bread slices, a real treat. Two of us ordered the tuna steak, came seared and medium rare with a light salsa verde. Two of us ordered meat, a petite fillet and the skirt steak, all 4 of us very happy diners. Is the millionaire's potato worth $18? At this point, we didn't care, it was good! The hen of the woods mushrooms were a huge hit with the whole table. Finished off with Baked Alaska which is flamed at the table, a nice way to celebrate a special event, and the chocolate banana cotton candy, which is just plain fun!! Can I rush back every week? My budget won't allow it, but will keep in mind for the next special celebration.
(5)
g z.
Typically, I avoid the downtown, touristy, large restaurants. I had friends visiting from out of town and they invited us for dinner at RPM Steak. I must say I was extremely impressed. The staff was great from start to finish. I am sorry I did not get our server's name, but he was super from beginning to end with great recommendations for everyone at the table. I had a smoked, prime rib which I believe was a special. it was probably the best prime rib I ever had. My girlfriend had the cod which she is still raving about. I would definitely go back for more. Thanks!
(5)
Petey D.
Knowing this was a Melman restaurant I knew it would be good food, but completely unexpected to find that it was exceptional. I loved the ambiance, the service was friendly and attentive. We ordered the grass fed bone in rib-eye (I will only eat grass fed so I was thrilled to see it on the menu) cooked perfectly. The best steak I've had since Prime 112 in Miami last year. They even sliced it so that my girlfriends and I could share. The Fall Giuliana chopped salad was incredible. Every bite had something new and exciting in it. I will be returning weekly just for that salad while it is in season. All of our sides were delicious. They accommodated my friend with delicious vegetarian choices and we were all raving. Grass Fed choices ! Yay! Everything was fresh and cooked perfectly with great flavors.
(5)
Edith D.
I went to this place the 1st week they opened. We had no reservations just wanted to check it out. They were able to squeeze us in for a table. I loved it, great atmosphere and amazing food.
(5)
John H.
Best steakhouse in Chicago. I recommend the King Crab to start and then one of their signature ribeye steaks. Great atmosphere and service as well.
(5)
Ola O.
Service was amazing! DevLin was wonderful:) Food was good, but not what we expected. It was 3.5/4 stars at best, BUT they were super open to constructive criticism and even comped our salads because of it. Classy. (Would have preferred to have loved our salads though:/) Filet... better at Mastros, Joes, Chicago Cut. Overall: great ambiance, service, scene. Been there, done that, maybe in the future it'll turn into the quality of the original RPM.
(4)
Tracy F.
Definitely not all it's hyped up to be. First, let me say that the service was excellent. The hosting staff, the coat check, the bartender, the bussers, the waiter. All excellent. Friendly, knowledgable, approachable. The ambiance was OK. The crowd, directly after work, was about 50's and then quickly dropped to mid 20's. The whole room felt like one big agency meeting. The food was very average for an upscale restaurant and below average for an upscale steakhouse. The coal-fired crab was fine. The flavor was good but there was no color on the dish. Covered in sauce, it looked like a white piece of, well, you know. Giuliana's chopped salad was good. No complaints. The tuna steak was perfectly cooked but the salsa verde was nearly non-existent, leaving me eating a very large piece of plain tuna. My friend ordered the scallops and said they were average. The desserts were wonderful and the only items worth their cost on the menu. We had the souffle and the nutella bread pudding. That bread pudding was amazing. At $100pp, I expect the food to be outstanding, which is far from the below average cuisine we received. Stick to RPM Italian. Better experience and food.
(2)
Amanda C.
I loved it! Food was great, service great, atmosphere great! It was our anniversary and everything was perfect. I can't wait to go back! Thanks Rpm! Great date night place.
(5)
Caitlin M.
Such an amazing experience from the ambiance, to the service to the food. Eric was fantastic. Was a great dining experience. Would highly recommend!
(5)
Michael R.
Great dinner. The million dollar mashed potatoes were unbelievable. The tomahawk steak we had was melt in your mouth. Service was great, wine was great, atmosphere was great. Doug Psaltis and RJ stopped by our table to ensure everything was going well. Overall one of the better restaurants down town! Highly recommended!
(5)
Anne A.
This review is solely based on dessert and drinks. My girlfriend and I came here around 10 pm on a Thursday the second week they opened. We were quickly seated at a nice table at the bar with prompt service (probably because the place was not very busy at the time). We ordered the 14k gold chocolate cake, a glass of wine, and their version of a Baileys and coffee (they did not offer Baileys, so I was given something similar). The chocolate cake was a little heavy and dry for my liking, and when I got the bill I was shocked. $55.00 for one desert and two drinks? There are far better places in Chicago for that price. Not sure I want to give this place another try, but I do love me some grass fed meat. We'll see.
(3)
Sheela C.
The food was fantastic. I enjoyed the broccolini, braised short rib, and shared the chocolate cake with my pal. I'm not giving this place 5-stars though because the server was kind of a jerk at times and on my way to the restroom, I slipped on food that was on the floor. It appeared to be some kind of puree...
(3)
Nancy M.
I brought seven business colleagues for dinner on a Thursday evening. The place was packed, and energetic, but we were able to converse at a nice round table. This place has a very unique, cool, hip, sophisticated, urban vibe...and is truly one of the best decorated restaurants in Chicago. Great bar area, comfortable, unstuffy atmosphere. The service was outstanding - good explanation of the menu, good suggestions, prompt, friendly, knowledgeable service without being stifling. The food was very good - most enjoyed their various steaks, but a colleague and I had the half spicy miso lobster, which was exceptionally good. Salads were pretty good, parker rolls amazing, seafood tower excellent. Very good sides - best of all was the "millionaire's" potato! Good wine selection and great cocktails. It is pricey - we paid about $125 per person excluding wine and drinks. I would definitely bring out-of-town guests and business contacts here again.
(4)
Danielle L.
Service recommend every expensive items literally no other items. I wanted to love this place...but plates were cleared before plates were ready to be cleared, Loved RPM Italian loved much more.
(3)
Ornela Z.
Chopped salad is awesome and our waitress was great! For not being open long they are pretty organized and accommodating. We thought we had reservations but they didn't have us on but got us in anyways :)
(4)
Kris W.
Meh. The ambience is fantastic and so is their service but the the food was just okay. The shrimp with asparagus was fabulous but my grass fed steak was charred on the top and really lacked flavor. Their flagship double baked potato was not that out of this world either. I hate to say that as I was really expecting more. Not my top three steakhouses. Sorry.
(3)
Jeffrey K.
I hate kale but I thought the kale salad was fantastic. Miso cod and steak where great. Mac and cheese and brussel sprouts were top notch. Amazing service.
(5)
Jonathan W.
Pretty standard steak house experience.
(4)
Tiffany C.
Love the new restaurant! The staff was great and the food was excellent! We will definitely be back!
(5)
Jenny B.
Since it open I have been there 7 times include the day president Obama was there.I had most of dishes on the menu. Every single bite I had was phenomenal. Beyone they have superber wine list. I had two bottle of great French wine is hardly to find in other places. Service is good too seems like they have the best waiters in town work for them.The restaurant itself is very beautiful. Over all everything is perfect will back there every week.
(5)
Saif Y.
no better place in the city in my book.
(5)
Kristan S.
Went there for our engagement anniversary and had the most expensive steak on the menu!! It melted in my mouth and both our sides were delicious!!! Great ambiance and impeccable service!!!
(5)
Jessica T.
Our experience did not live up to the hype. We went on a Friday for a 5:30 reservation (only time we could get before 10:00). We went to the bar for a cocktail before sitting at our table. The bartenders were fantastic!!! Super friendly, welcoming and explained their drink menu. Many of the cocktails featured gin or rum and I don't like either. I asked what they would recommend with vodka and the bartender suggested one of their signature drinks but made with vodka instead. The martini he made was wonderful - definitely a unique taste but I loved it. One of my friends had a manhattan and she said it was excellent. The presentation of their cocktails is great - very well thought out. When we arrived the bar and restaurant areas were not crowded at all. When we asked the hostess if we could sit at the bar for one drink before moving to the table, she said, "well....we would like to seat you sooner than later" and seemed a little annoyed. Again - the bar tables and restaurant tables were mostly empty. We decided to stay at the bar for a drink anyway. We were seated at a booth in the bar area that just happened to be directly under a speaker. They play club-type music, which didn't seem to match the feel of the restaurant. It was quite loud coming from the speaker and we asked our waiter if it could be turned down just a tad. The manager came over in person to apologize that he was not able to adjust the volume - he was very nice about it and sent us an appetizer on the house. He sent the coal roasted king crab, which was delicious but highly overpriced. $18 for what amounted to 3 small bites of crab. We enjoyed it but were glad we didn't have to pay for it. Would have preferred that he moved our table to the then empty dining area. We ordered the crispy shrimp appetizer which was really good and more worth the money. For our main courses we had the short ribs (which were suggested by both the bartender and our waiter) and "the duke" rib eye fillet. For sides we had blue cheese whipped potatoes and brussel sprouts with bacon. Overall, the food was good but not 5-star. There was nothing "wrong" with any of our dishes but nothing that really wowed us either - especially for all the hype this place is getting. Our evening ended on somewhat of a negative note because our waiter made settling our bill pretty confusing. We were paying on credit cards and gift cards and we asked him twice to help us make sure we were adding everything correctly. His responses were very vague, even though we were clearly confused. We left the table and went to the bathroom on our way out. He caught us by the front door and asked for our credit card and signature again. When we asked what we owed him this time he said, "well you can leave me whatever you want". Odd.....and not helpful. I still want to try RPM Italian but there are better steak places in Chicago like Chicago Cut, Mastro's, and Joe's Stone Crab and Steak.
The hangover steak was awesome! The Nutella bread pudding was to die for! I wish I lived here to eat here more often!! Cant wait to come back!!
(5)
Gerilyn A.
I dined at RPM Steak a couple of weeks ago with friends and had a fantastic experience. We tried a number of different dishes-all were awesome. The martinis were mixed and chilled perfectly (I'm often pickier about this than the food! :)) and our server was delightful. I will definitely be back!
Made a reservation 3 months in advance for my daughter's birthday. Only options were 6:30 and 10. Took the 6:30, and was looking very forward to a great meal. Came early, had drinks in the bar. Very nice atmosphere, really good Cobbler cocktail, Moscow Mule, tequila, etc. now for dinner. Sat at a round table somewhat near the steps to the pretty dining room. Froze every time the revolving door opened (constantly). Really bad, even with a sweater on. Appetizer was salads all around-terrific Caeser and wedge salads. Then came the supposed highlited-steaks. 4 of 5 were done wrong, either way too rare or overdone to inedibility. Told our waitress about the issue and got a look of 'what! Our kitchen made a mistake? No way!' No offer to comp. stuck with really bad $57 New York which was not eaten. Her answer: dessert is on me. Gee, thanks. No thanks. Won't be back as Mastro's and Chicago Cut service and food are equally as good or better and they know how to make a mistake right. Ruined the birthday nite and a huge disappointment.
(3)
Cici C.
Visiting from Boston, this was on our list of to do's in the Windy City. The decor is very nice and the service is the best we have experience in a steakhouse (even better than back home). Our waiter Mac was awesome. He was very friendly and very helpful and on point the entire night. The food was pretty good. We ordered the bread with the rosemary butter which was good but wish the bread was atleast warm. My boyfriend and I split the Caesar salad which was good. We each had a filet mignon and split the whipped potatoes and the broccolini. The potatoes were awesome but wish I ordered them without the blue cheese crumbs on top. The broccolini were good. Steaks were good. I got mine well down which arrived well done and not burnt. My boyfriend however ordered medium well and received his completely well done. We each had beverages from the bar which were good and consistent. For dessert we had the baked Alaska which look awesome and tasted pretty good but just wish the rum taste wasn't as strong as it was. The music was a little too loud. All in all it was a good experience and recommend trying at least once for anyone looking to eat here. Thanks again Mac!
(4)
Dave L.
After first looking at RPM Steak's menu online, I realized this was going to be one of the most expensive meals of my life. Luckily, this was a business dinner for a group of twelve and I could indulge in whatever my heart desired. RPM Steak doesn't stick out on the street, in fact it is easy to miss. It's clean exterior lines continue throughout the restaurant. There is nothing to complain about regarding the atmosphere, yet there is nothing that makes it remarkable. It was nice but the environment felt sterile. The impression I got from the front staff was a feeling of superiority and arrogance . They were well aware that you made your reservation a month in advance and knew that if you didn't walk through the door that night, someone else would have replaced you. Our waitress was significantly more personable after realizing we would be ordering significant amounts of food which would mean a large tip. My favorite part of the meal was the first course of appetizers. We ordered a seafood tower, foie gras, and the thick cut bacon. I had never tried any of these dishes previously and was most impressed by the foie gras. It was seared leaving the perfect consistency in the center and tasted incredible. Throughout the night we ordered several bottles of wine. Their wine list was so massive that it was impossible to order something without the help of the server. Unfortunately, none of the bottles recommended were memorable and many were disappointing. This becomes even more frustrating after looking at the price of each bottle. As we ordered our main course, the server called out the Cowboy steak as one of her favorites. I was looking to try something new so I decided to give it a try. The steak was cooked perfectly, as expected, but the cut required a lot of the piece to be left on the plate due to the bone and the fat. I was surprised to see so much of the meat left inedible. The real winner of the night was the Japanese A5 Miyazaki. Even though it was only 5oz, the flavor and tenderness made it perfect. Our waitress was surprised to hear that many of us thought the Japanese A5 was superior to the Cowboy. We ordered all of the sides possible, from the Mac and Cheese to the Millionaires potatoes. They were well prepared but like so much else, there were none that stood out. Since obviously the meal wasn't enough, we had to order each of the deserts. I only tried the chocolate cake and cappuccino. Overall, RPM Steak is more of a place to be seen than a place that will keep you coming back for more. I am glad I tried it but for such an expensive meal, I was left wanting more.
(3)
Kimberly S.
Wow! A fabulous dinner. We had reservations for 8pm. We waited for about 20 min at the bar and had a glass of wine. Excellent service. We were seated at a beautiful table and were waited on from the moment we sat down till we left. Wonderful food, atmosphere is sleek, and service superb. Dinner yummy.
(5)
Craig S.
The chic decór mirrors the service-style and the food offerings of RPM Steak. They have a surprisingly wide ranging menu that would even make vegetarians happy.
(5)
Kenny L.
We had an outstanding experience at RPM Italian and decided to give RPM Steak a shot. Upon showing to our table host asked us if our visit was a special ocassion - we shared it was our 30th anniversary. Sommeilier was excellent and friendly. Wine was also excellent - wine from Burgundy. Waitress was good. We ordered the 24 oz cowboy steak - price is a bit on the high side compared to our steak houses we frequently visited in Chicago. It was cooked properly - taste was okay but not outstanding for the price. Had the sides - hasselback potatoes- and I think the crispy artichokes - both very good. Dessert is where the experience turned sour - we ordered the Alaskan Bake and had this many times in other restaurants. Some hits and some not so good. What RPM Steak served was basically an ice cream cake with liqueurs - not a classic Alaskan Bake. The new male waiter approached us for our opinion as we shared that we were surprised that the menu didn't mentioned that the RPM's version of the classic dessert -is not an original version,. If Iknew it was an ice cream cake I would have skip it. Instead of being sensitive and understanding of our feedback - his reaction and response was this: "I like it" and then just WALKED AWAY!! I guessed the next time when I visit RPM Steak (if there is a next time) I will make sure I check with him to make sure my requests meet his approval before I provide any feedback!! I cannot accept this type of poor professionalism at a high end steak house - especialky in Chicago where the choices of steak houses are the best in the nation. I cannot take the chance of returning and entertain my guests and have this guy serving me. BTW - on the way outthe sommelier asked us for our dining experience and my wife shared our experience and she was sincerly apologetic and called the manager to talk to us. She was also surprise that nothing was done about our 30th anniverssary. Because it was thanksgiving weekend - I decided to tip the miimum of 15 % for less than professional wait service.
(2)
Jeannine K.
Like the Italian restaurant, they have a good gluten free menu and knowledgeable staff. But we weren't blown away like we were at RPM Italian. It's much like any other steak house, but more expensive.
(3)
Alberto G.
Everything about this place is amazing. The service was excellent. Our waiter was Edward and everything he recommend surpassed our expectations. The cocktail menu was very delicious and intriguing. I love the fact that everything here is made to share. The appetizers were great. I can't wait to go back
(5)
Joanne P.
Definitely not worth the trip when there are so many other great meat choices. I had the blandest short ribs ever for this price point. And I prefer brussel sprouts not just the actual leaves. The bread pudding dessert was good but it's hard to sit through a meal where only the dessert is up to par. Guess this is another place that survives on the celebrity owners rather than quality food.
(2)
George P.
I really liked the layout of the place and it was jumping in there, but the steak was just ok. I enjoy RPM Italiano better.
(3)
Scott F.
We had an amazing dinner! The best service we've had in a long time. Kerri coursed out everything perfectly and made our experience so great. RPM is lucky to have Kerri and we will definitely be back. Get the bison filet or the scallops if you go. The oysters and all of the salad options are delicious starters. Get the cobbler as a cocktail to start!
(5)
Steve F.
Poor experience. Service spotty, food off. Not up to par with other upscale steakhouses.. I've been to Mastro's, Gibsons's, Cut, Palm, Del Friscos and many more. RPM steak is certainly not in the same league. The atmosphere is cool, clubby and upbeat, but doesn't make up for the lackluster service and food. My Steak lacked flavor and texture, wasn't sure if it was "prime" beef it was so bad.. Sides were small, especially for the price. Would not return, nor would I recommend...
(1)
Steve P.
Service and food was good however when I called to confirm the reservation I let them know that we are celebrating a birthday. They never did acknowledge it. It looked like they were more interested in getting you in and out so the next table can be sat. Also on the way out, no one at the front desk said good night or thank you. Don't think I would return. There are too many other restaurants out there that actually go the extra mile for the customer.
(2)
Sarah S.
Went here with 8 family members and sat on the top floor overlooking the HUGE dining room. The whole restaurant is trendy and very aesthetically pleasing but it was good luck we were upstairs because downstairs was loud and basically a see and be seen meat market. Now-to the important stuff-food. The group's collective thought? Meh. Won't go back. Overpriced and no taste to back it up. Bavette's or Mastro's has a WAY better steak and the sides were even more lack luster. The millionaire's potato doesn't hold a candle to Mastro's truffled crab gnocchi or lobster mashed. Service is too notch but also comes with a bit of pretentious snobbery. They may make it because it's RPM, but I will be directing steak lovers elsewhere.
(2)
Elizabeth K.
The only reason this isn't 3 stars is because this place is ridiculously over-hyped, over-priced, and over-the-top. The steaks were pretty mediocre. We had a big group, so I got to try a few different cuts. None of us were that impressed considering the lowest chop is like $38. The sides were very good, the presentation is lovely, the wine selection is insane if you can afford it. The service, just so-so. We had reservations for about 9 people, so obviously a large table was set for us, however they wouldn't seat us until our entire group was there, and even when we all arrived they still made us wait for about 15 minutes. For how they seem to pride themselves on their level of sophistication (all servers wear white dinner jackets, atmosphere is super upscale) the service and food quality just wasn't there. I liked Rosebud Steakhouse better - more traditional, friendly, still fancy, and the steaks were better.
(2)
Andi M.
I made a reservation here when I had a few girlfriends coming in from out of town over Labor Day weekend. The six of us show up for dinner, and the valet informs us, that the power is out. Another couple pulled up at the same time that also had a reservation, and were informed of the same thing by a flustered looking valet.. sorry, no power. And that was that. We asked if the power just suddenly went out, and he said that it had been out for hours. So... RPM had my cell phone number and couldn't call me to inform me of this? I get that your power is out, but someone there doesn't have a cell phone to call and inform all reservations? I find this hard to believe, my expectations are much higher and that it's not hard to make a simple phone call. This is a poor showing of customer service.
(1)
Cassandra B.
I had an incredibly wonderful experience at RPM Steak. The restaurant is beautiful, with a very cool vibe and the staff is extremely friendly and professional. Our server, Matt S., was a delight. He made sure that our evening at RPM Steak was a memorable one with his impeccable service. Matt really gets what fine dining is all about. And the food is heavenly. I was lucky enough to experience the Grand Seafood Platter. The presentation was spectacular and the seafood even better. But don't skip the coal roasted crab; it's to die for! The risotto was the best I have ever tasted. There were six of us dining, so we had three steaks to share. The Kansas City, the short rib and the 60 day dry aged ribeye. OMG! The ribeye was the best steak I have ever had. Cooked to perfection with incredible flavor. We shared several sides, but by far the best was the Millionaire's Potato. I didn't know a potato could taste that good. I thought the Nutellla bread pudding was the best dessert, but then they brought out the Baked Alaska. Unbelievable! The sommelier was extremely knowledgable and helpful. He recommended two wines. A Sancerre for the seafood and a red Blackbird Arise for the steaks. Both were spot on. RPM Steak is a restaurant that is a must!
(5)
Jill E.
We dined at RPM Steak last night with another couple. I never write reviews, but I felt inclined to do so now. Our whole experience from the food to the service was very average. It started out with our server mentioning at least 4-5 times, how "people from all over the country are talking about RPM", etc... And they have the best of everything! He started out with his speal about the most expensive items first, which I find to be a turn off. My opinion is if you are the best in anything it doesn't have to be announced! The steak was good, we just had dinner Chiristmas Eve at Mastro's and no comparison. Mastro's is by far superior. The cauliflower tasted like it was doused in chicken broth with some curry powder. I love roasted cauliflower and this was not good. I can go on and on, but I won't. When we ordered coffee at the end, the cream had some hardened chocolate on the inside of the pitcher. The women's bathroom was kind of a mess. We had to go searching for paper napkins to wipe our hands. I dine out a lot, Chicago has the finest restaurants. And when we spend several hundred dollars on a meal, I expect it to be outstanding and attention to detail a priority.
(2)
Brandon H.
Good ambiance, good apps, bad steak.
(2)
Meredith E.
I went last night and really enjoyed it. The decor is great--very LA. I had two drinks at the bar (the cobbler, definitely recommend) and then was seated at a table. We had to wait for a little bit for our reservation, so the server apologized and offered an amouse bouche (salmon, delish.) We started with the bacon because everyone raves about it--but I thought it was just fine. We also had half a lobster, which was tasty. I shared the Duke steak with my mother and we had the hen of the woods mushrooms and the millionaire potato. I know some people say the potato is overpriced, but it was so good, I would definitely get it again. The hen of the woods mushrooms were also great! We finished with the chocolate cake, which was rich, but good. The service was lovely--our waiter was very nice and obviously was trying not to rush us, but I wish he had sped up his check-in intervals a little more. That being said, it was a great experience and I would definitely recommend it.
(4)
Sara R.
This place has amazing food, service and great atmosphere! The steaks here are cooked perfectly. I would come to Chicago just to eat here!!! Yumm
(5)
Dave S.
I wanted to take my wife someplace special for her birthday last night, but figured we had no shot at getting into the newly opened RPM Steak. That is, until our good friend Bruce worked his magic and got us a table seated comfortably right by the bar with a great view of the entire restaurant right at the time I requested. The table even had a "reserved" sign on it. Needless to say, the wife was very pleased when I told her late in the day where we were going for her birthday dinner that night. The service was fantastic, and our waitress Amanda was very knowledgeable and friendly. Now to the food. We started with the Juliana's vegetable salad, which was incredible. The salad is comprised of 10 different veggies all blending very nicely together. The dressing topped it all off. Great way to start. For dinner, my wife had the Grilled Strip which came pre-sliced and served with a shallot-bone marrow sauce that was amazing. I had the 8 oz. Bison filet, which was the best Bison I have ever had. The steak was cooked perfectly and the cherry peppers on the side were the perfect compliment to the meat! Make sure you eat them!! We also shared a side of asparagus, which was great as well. For dessert, we had the baked alaska, which again, amazing. They also brought us a complimentary cotton candy which was cool. Also have to mention the fantastic cocktails and wine. We each had a drink to start (Manhattan for her, Whiskey Sour for me) and then enjoyed a glass of wine with each of our meals. Overall, I give RPM Steak the highest rating possible. We will be back again....and again....and...............
(5)
Larry H.
Went to RPM Steak to try something new. Loved restaurant and bar vibe. Then came service and food. Service was very spotty and food average at best. Meal without tip 183.43 for two. Much better choices at that price point. Also wondering why Yelp only posted this review to App site? Not public site.
(2)
Jill S.
Super friendly hosts! Awesome foodlobster was soooo good also fresh baked bread...server Kerri made our experience perfect!!!
(5)
Stephanie S.
I went here with a small group of friends last night, and it was fantastic. I read the yelp reviews prior to our visit, and I'm very surprised by how everyone is reviewing the service. We got to the restaurant early, so we enjoyed a drink at the bar, and then were seated at our table a few minutes prior to our original reservation. Our waiter was very friendly and accommodating- allowed me to sample a few red wine choices before I ordered a fresh glass, etc. We started with the oysters, which were FANTASTIC. Best oysters I've ever had-these are a must try. They come 6 to an order so it's perfect for a group. We also had the buttered rolls which melt in your mouth. We skipped the salads, and got right down to business. Our group had the Duke ribeye, the 8 oz. filet, and the hangar steak. Everyone's were delicious- cooked medium rare to perfection. Looking back after trying all of them, the 8 oz filet was definitely the best. It was like butter it was so tender and perfect. For sides, we had the brussels, the lobster mushrooms, and the millionaire potato- for a group of 4, that was perfect for us. All the sides were fantastic! We then finished with the bread pudding, and the chocolate cake- and they even sent over complimentary strawberry cotton candy, that was amazing. Service, food, ambiance, wine- all amazing, and I'll definitely be returning!
(5)
Nick R.
Can't say anything negative about this hustling & bustling high-end Steakhouse. Servers dress impeccably with seamless service and extensive food knowledge. The aesthetically flawless dining room hosts plenty of seating with a large classy bar and an overhead area for private dining. Try the Coal Roasted King Crab - dare say it's the best I've ever had - or enjoy Caesar salad with a deviled egg anchovy garnish. The steak options are exhaustive: there is dry aged beef, grass fed beef, bonafide "imported from Japan" Kobe beef, domestic wagyu beef, bison, Allen Brother filets, and more (not to mention all the various cuts of meat from which to choose)! Truffle finds its way all over the menu, seafood options abound of the highest caliber whether raw, cooked, or chilled, and Red Velvet souffle rises far above the average steakhouse dessert! You won't get bored here, trust me. I'm coming back real soon! Kudos to Eric for outstanding service.
(5)
Mackenzie P.
They say you only hear reviews from people who either have an amazing experiences or bad ones. Unfortunately I am writing this review as someone who had a less than satisfactory experience. We had a 9pm reservation on Thursday. We did not get seated until 9:30pm, but I was still optimistic it would be worth the wait. In the city of Chicago there are a plethora of restaurants to select from, so if you are going to charge $30++ for chicken, it's going to have to be amazing. The entire meal was satisfactory. Not horrible, but nothing that I have to go back for, or would recommend as a "have to go" restaurant in the city. Service was also sub-par, with a sommelier with less than a few words to say, and a waitress who simply suggested the two most expensive items on the menu. I would rather go across the street to Sienna Tavern, or just down the way to Chicago Cut to get a fantastic meal for the same price. Overall I think this is an example of a restaurant that is using their name to overcharge, which you can't do in a city full of inventive, creative Chefs who take pride in creating not only an amazing meal, but a fantastic experience for their guests. I wouldn't waste your time or money.
All in all, food was amazing, just way too pricey for something other than a very special occasion. Sat two tables away from Giuliana and Bill, which was obviously a huge bonus, and they were very willing to take pictures with their fans at the restaurant after they ate. Service was outstanding. I got the grass-fed 8 oz. bison which was great, and my boyfriend got the 14 oz. sirloin which I thought was too "charred," but he enjoyed it. Drinks were $13/each but that didn't stop us from getting our buzz on :) also, the entrees literally come with nothing on the side, so we ended up having to buy some appetizers and bread. The house bread was probably my favorite part to be honest, it's like a pretzel bread - so good! We also got the 14k chocolate cake which was SO delish, and I don't even like chocolate cake. Definitely recommend this place if you're up for a ~$200 dinner for two!
Yes, this place is as good as RPM! It's definitely one of the best steaks in the city with a trendier vibe than most steakhouses! The Best: Millionaire's Potato - this is hands down the best potato that I've ever eaten - worth every penny of the $18 price tag. Definitely plenty to share with 2-3 people as well! The Good: The Duke Ribeye, Coal-Roasted King Crab, Guiliana's Chopped Salad The OK: Kale Salad, Bacon - the first time we went it was really fatty - however, other tables' bacon did look better the past time we went
(5)
Terry C.
My girlfriend and I wanted to try a popular restaurant for our one year anniversary and were even willing to dine late to gain this new experience, but not this late. We had a 9:30 reservation and showed up at 9 in the hopes of getting a table a little early. Upon checking in the hostess told us they were "running a tad late but they would grab us from the bar when our table was ready." To me a tad late is 10-15 minutes. After waiting 30 minutes I went back to the hostess stand and the gentlemen there told me there were 3 tables ahead of us and he could not give an estimate as to when we would be seated. At 10:15 we were finally seated, 45 minutes late! I spoke to a floor manager and told her that the hostess may want to think about her word choice when she describes how long the wait for a reservation is at that moment. All I wanted was honesty. She nodded her head and gave me the same stock answer I received at the hostess stand, "People sat longer than expected after they paid their checks sorry for your wait." To make up for this they sent over bread, yes bread! Later we were also given calamari by our wonderful server, Matt C. The food was good, the fancy beer list was great for a craft beer enthusiast such as myself, and our server Matt was one of the best I have ever had at a restaurant. I was disheartened by the lack of empathy from the management and people at the front of the house. Overall I would not recommend this restaurant to anybody and I will not be going back. Every other steak house I've been to in Chicago takes great care of their customers and would have taken care of their customers in a much more personal manner if they were running 45 minutes behind schedule. RPM made me feel that I was just a butt in a seat and if it wasn't mine they would have filled that seat with somebody else. Oh by the way two different NBA players walked in and were seated within 5 minutes. They may have had reservations but certainly didn't wait 45 minutes.
(1)
Shells H.
Perfection. Besides my other favorite spot in Chicago, RPM Italian...this is the new go to. We started off with a bottle of blackbird 07'. Wine selection made it so difficult to choose from. Heaven. Duke steak, filet mignon, roasted corn and mac. All made with care. Dessert was baked Alaska. Night was going so well and we were out of wine, decided to order 2 more glasses of blackbird 12' Wait was a little long that night for food but it was a Friday night, busy, but well worth the wait when the food arrived. Can't wait to came back!
(5)
Jeffrey Z.
My wife and I went here back in April and didn't have the best experience. The notes I drafted will have to suffice, as it's been too long for me to recall enough for a full review. Clubby Terrible service 10-15 minutes just to order Bread looked better than it tasted Server recommended cowboy and it was overly seasoned and an unimpressive steak Wife's filet was pretty good Another staff recommendation, hen of woods shrooms-way too acidic Millionaire potato delicious but skin very tough. Hard to mess up potato, cheese, and truffle Nutella bread pudding ok. Very hot. Needed larger portion of ice cream to balance it out.
(2)
John P.
Unbelievable experience!! The ambiance is a little startling at first, I think this place used to be a nightclub, so the vibe is loud with a little more house music than I would like. But once we were seated, everything fell well into place. Cocktails were very inventive and well-made...always happy to see an old fashioned with a large format ice cube! We ordered yellowtail, oysters and the ration of bacon...nice to have some meat as a base, right? The oysters were exceptional, fresh and well dressed. On to the main course! They have many steak options, most of our party went for "The Duke"...if you like filet cuts, get the Duke, trust me. As for sides, they have the usual suspects, but they had a special risotto made with an aged parm...if they have it, GET IT. You will want to have this ladled into your coat pockets so you have access to it all day! Lot of great desserts, but they offered a blueberry pancake cotton candy that was hard to say no to....OH!! And the wine list!! Unbelievable, and something excellent for every price point. Coupled with the list is a true up and comer somm who will provide you with the guidance you need to complement an exceptional meal. In a town known for steak, RPM steps up and knocks it out of the park. Exceptional!!
(5)
Ken O.
After an exciting night after work, I needed some food and since this restaurant is close to work, I thought I'd check it out - finally. Granted, it was 11:30ish pm on a Sunday night when I had walked in, there were few tables that were taken and the bar area was completely open so I had opted to sit in the bar area. Upon entering, this restaurant has a sleek modern feeling. Very Chic. I was seated at one of the booths in the bar area was greeted by Nathan C. shortly afterwards. Granted the restaurant will be closing shortly, however, he did not push me to make a quick decision, he let me take my time. Couple minutes later, I had opted to try the Mac n' Cheese. I figure it was be quick and easy to make for the kitchen staff to prepare. Within 10 minutes or so, the food runner brought this skillet of Mac n Cheese. The skillet looked small, however, once I started to eat, wow, there's a lot of pasta here. There were shavings of mushrooms and bacon on top. This meal was excellent. Again, the staff member would check in with me without being pushy. I got the feeling the staff members are very friendly towards each other - just through the observation that I had saw. After the meal, I had no place for dessert, even though the dessert menu looked good but I had opted to decline this time. As a local hotel concierge, I would continue to highly recommend this restaurant and return myself.
(5)
Ryan B.
Fantastic service. Great ambiance. Awesome starters (oysters, crab, octopus and bone marrow). However, the steak left a lot to be desired. Got the 20 oz. Slagel Farms grass-fed bone-in ribeye. 75-80% gristle, surprisingly thin and just so-so tasting. It wasn't bad, but for a highly-touted steakhouse (and $55 for a steak) I would expect a much higher quality. In comparison, a Morton's steak would be almost double the thickness and quality. Steak aside, this is a very nice place. Would I go back? Meh.
(3)
Karen W.
My husband got a reservation at RPM Steak and I was so grateful to get the table on a Saturday night because I think you need to make these reservations about 4 weeks in advance. I was really looking forward to eat at RPM Steak as it gets great reviews and I enjoy Bill and Giuliana Rancic. The restaurant is beautiful and impressive on the inside. Immediately I was struck by how smoothly and precisely the restaurant operates. There are so many people involved in the operation. The waiters look really sharp in white dress jackets. Our server was awesome, and gave perfect recommendations, timing, and service. The manager stopped by to introduce himself. We ordered the smoked crab appetizer; and Parker House Rolls ~ AMAZING!!! Pamplemule cocktail and Old Fashion for pre-dinner cocktails; and Bottle of Ghost Block "Estate" Cabernet Sauvignon, 2012 for $139. For dinner we both ordered the Duke, which is a 10 oz Ribeye Filet for $52. I believe this was named in the top 5 steaks in the US by the Food Network. We also had the Millionaires Potato, and chantrelle mushrooms (origin: Oregon). For dessert: 14K Chocolate Cake and lime cotton candy. This was one of the best dinners of my life. If I had to name my favorite part, I literally can't name just one- the mushrooms, steak, wine, rolls, crab, and potatoes was so AWESOME! The only item that didn't stand out was the Chocolate Cake. That's probably because I had no room for cake by the end of this dinner! :) Thank you RPM Steak for this unforgettable dinner! We will be back on our next visit to Chicago!
(5)
Tom Y.
I was in Chicago on a short trip before going to Europe and I wanted steak, not just ordinary steak but top notch steak, ones that Chicago is known for and RPM does not disappoint. I was in the area and after a few drinks nearby I really wanted steak, under dressed because I was on vacation I wonder in and they were really cool to let me in despite it being dinner time and I was wearing shorts. The bar was organized well, the drinks were carefully crafted and a decent whisky selection to boot as well. I had the Tiger Prawn to start, and it is just one prawn, it looked like it ate 3 other prawns before ending up on ice in front of me, the flavor was strong and vibrant, too bad it was only one prawn. I went with the "The Duke" Ribeye, medium-rare (why have good steak if you have it any other way), and it was cooked perfectly, steak was flavorful, juicy, everything you want a $50+ steak to taste. The Millionaire Potate was totally worth the $18, the truffles totally made the side, the earthy-ness of the truffles took the steak and potatoes combo to new heights. I made the mistake of ordering the cheesecake because it was massive, and tasty so you can't just a few bites, you have to have it all. The cheese filling was light, fluffy, aerated and yummy. My bill wasn't light but eating this good and rich only comes once in a long while
(5)
Crystal H.
Everything in the menu is good. Service is above and beyond. Make a reservation! We had the thick cut bacon and cheese fondu for our appetizer. Both were very good but bacon was like no other. Steaks are very good but cod was great. Salads were large and we'll put together. For sides the brussels sprouts were baked in the oven and leafs pulled apart. Melts in your mouth not a large brussels sprout whole. Mac and cheese and millionaires baked potato were awesome.
(5)
Melissa N.
Fan-freaking-tastic. Wow, what s great dining experience. RPM Italian never disappoints, and RPM Steak is just as good. The ambiance of this place is great: dark, elegant, and trendy. It can get pretty loud inside, which is why I'm glad my friends and I scored one of the coveted patio booths outside. Yes, I said BOOTHS. This is patio dining at its finest, people! Service was excellent and we had a fabulous time. The drinks were great: I stuck to the Cobbler all night and had a few of them because they were so tasty. But the FOOD!!! Every single dish was outstanding. We ordered the cheese fondue bread, thick-cut bacon, and octopus to start with. I had "The Duke" entree signature steak, along with the brussels sprouts and papas bravas sides. Everything was heavenly. Somehow we made room for dessert and opted to share the chocolate cake, which was divine. It was also covered in flakes of 14K gold. HOLY. CRAP. So fancy, so excessive, so fabulous. Our bill was pricy but reasonable considering the high quality of everything and the generous portion sizes. The RPM restaurant group is awesome and I cannot wait to go back here.
(5)
Marie B.
On point! Had an old fashion at the bar while waiting for my friend and it was perfect. I doubted it because of the reality star tie, but with RPM being as good as it was, how can RPM steak be any different. The chop salad was just ok, might want to skip it and go for an additional side. The sides (mushroom and potatoes) are amazing and the steak is good. It wasn't the most phenomenal steak I've had, but holds up it's own. The donut dessert is a must try! Light and airy, but with the nutella banana side---it was amazing! What really impresses me about this place is the service. The gentlemen are crisp and sophisticated in their white jackets and their attentiveness will also make you want to come back. Definitely a great place to take out of towners!
I am so upset that I have to write this review. If you want to experience age discrimination this is the place to go. We are the same age as the owners of this establishment but you would assume from the customer service we received the owners were much younger. While out to enjoy drinks and dishes to share - my wife an I witnessed the server deliver complimentary deserts to the tables on either side of us - all younger women that ordered considerably less than we did. Once we noticed that we weren't going to receive a "chef's treat" we asked for the check. Not that we didn't enjoy the food or the drink - but we left as if we were "less than". Definitely not how you would like to feel after spending over $120. An unfortunate result of this was a tip less than 10% vs the standard 20% we usually give. Advice to owners - don't over train your staff to only "act out" the menu - customer service isn't just pointing out the specials - a well written menu can achieve the same result. We expected more.
(1)
Rob Y.
My wife took me out here for my birthday, and I'm going to have to give it the full 5 stars! The service was great, very comfortable, and all the courses were cooked to perfection! We had the Shredded Kale Salad, Mediterranean Octopus, 20 oz. Bone-In Ribeye, Broiled Black Cod, Millionaire's Potato, Broccolini, 14K Chocolate Cake, Blueberry Cheesecake, and the Birthday Cottoncandy! The Kale Salad was great, generous portion, dressed nicely and had little cubes of delicious bacon. Octopus was well seasoned and cooked, crispy exterior and tender in the middle. The ribeye has always been my favorite cut. It was very well seasoned, and had a good amount of char with the perfect medium pink in the center. They also brought out extra seasoning if needed. The cod was fresh and cooked well, but I was not a fan of their sweet glaze. I guess I don't usually eat fish with any sweetness. I prefer it to be savory. Wouldn't order the cod again. For sides, the broccolini was good and I would order it again. The millionaire's potato.... it's an $18 potato... should we order it? YOLO! We're ordering it! It's like a twice baked potato, with a crispy skin, and topped with black truffle. I hate to say it's soooo good, because truffles with carbs is like cheating, at the same time I would have eaten 3 of these (if I could afford it) and passed out in the booth, and would have been the dreaming about the pigs searching for the truffles. We ended up ordering one and made it back home on the 8:35 metra train. For dessert, the cheesecake was very light and blueberries were fresh. The cream with lime zest was also a very nice touch. The chocolate cake arrived with a little happy birthday topper, dressed in gold leaves. I'm so fancy, so baller, so chocolaty. It was so good, I had to save half for a pre-workout meal the next day. FYI, I killed it at the gym the next day. Musta been all that gold! Now I know why this places gets such good ratings.
(5)
david p.
This review relates ONLY to the claim of Grass-Fed beef being offered and for those who would be confused by the misleading claim. A little digging revealed that the supplier was feeding grains to the cattle as well. Can't condone animals fed food which makes them sick even if it's only for a while. As far as the rest of the menu, it's interesting and worth the try.
(3)
Rick F.
Snagged a reservation at 6pm Tuesday night, this was not easy. 2ppl business dinner! Tuna and Thick Cut Bacon appetizer both excellent the bacon was amazing flavorful and plenty for two people. The tuna was good not great. Halibut T-Bone amazing presentation delicious, I might change the preparation a little but still a winner. Ribeye filet perfectly cooked tasted great! Sides Spinach best sauteed spinach I've had in a while we had to order the Truffle Risotto as a side dish, I know we over did it! Fresh shaved Alba Truffles shaved layer after layer over the top this absolutely stole the entire show, best part of the evening WOW! I'll be going back on Sunday night and if its still on the menu I'll be ordering it again! The 14K gold chocolate cake was a winner, one order was plenty for two people! Service was perfectly coordinated. The decor is off the chain, loved it, loved the atmosphere, loved everything about it!
(5)
David P.
Salad was amazing, steak was amazing, potatoes were amazing, spinach was amazing, cheesecake was amazing! The service and ambience were exceptional. Definitely would go there again.
(5)
Nancy H.
Terrific service and pretty good food. The RPM staff is trained well at making you feel important. But after reading about how everyone else also got special treatment, I don't feel as awesome.. haha kidding but not really... Like, it's the kind of place that folds your napkin for you when you get up from your table, change your silverware after every course, your water glass gets refilled magically & dirty plates disappear promptly, the entire staff is dressed in crisp black and white outfits, and patrons are overall dressed nicely. Our waiter acknowledged my husband's birthday multiple times and even placed a lit candle in one of the desserts we ordered (FYI: if you make reservations on OpenTable, they will read your notes). Also when I stood up, a random waitress directed me to the restroom - how did she know that's what I was wondering? Regardless, the pampering was appreciated. We ordered: Mediterranean octopus - crisp on the outside and tender on the inside, slightly sour taste in the seasoning Kale salad - good-sized, really delicious but dressing was too salty 20 oz grass-fed, bone-in ribeye - a beautiful cut of meat, cooked to the perfect temperature Black cod - glaze was too sweet!, and I know this bothers some people - there were some bones left in Millionaire's potato - a giant twice-baked potato, rich in garlic and truffle flavors, but not worth the $18 (c'mon, it's just 1 potato) Broccolini - generous portion and subtly seasoned 14K chocolate cake - decadent and not too sweet, it's probably the only menu item that doggybags well so put that fork down, fattie! Cheesecake - best cheesecake I've had in a long time, but the inside was a little too loose ...and the fluffy cotton candy ball we got on the house for my husband's birthday - who has actually finished this? Did you leave with a cavity? All in all, it was a good splurge meal. Without drinks, it was close to $200 before tax & tip, but we are hearty eaters! *pats tummy*
(4)
Ken L.
Another great Chicago steak restaurant. Their steaks and service are very good. The chicken is excellent (Maybe they should change their name to RPM steak and chicken). It's always succulent and the spice rub that they use is awesome. If you find it too spicy, no worries, they give you a side of tziki. I would recommend that you try the brussel sprouts as a side and for dessert, the Nutella bread pudding. Enjoy!
(4)
Mllyett C.
Not impressed at all. Nothing special about the rosemary bread which bread is served complimentary at most places. The millionaire potato that we were excited to try was not all worth the hype. Service was attentive and smooth. I would not care to return.
(3)
Phil A.
Managed to get a table on their opening weekend. Overall the food and service was excellent. We had reservations for the main dining room, but ended up grabbing the corner table in the bar. Even got to meet Giuliani and Bill who made a lap of the restaurant while we were there. Had a bone in Filet which was cooked perfectly, but need to be a little more adventurous next time and try some of their other cuts.
(5)
Meagan R.
Decor is nice, Service was fine, food is overpriced. Charging for bread is insane. Type of place locals go once and then overrun by tourists. Way better places in Chicago. Left very unimpressed.
(3)
Jimmy W.
First time at RPM Steak and it's really a great option for food in Chicago. So I like steak and pretty much any other kind of food out there. We made early reservations on a Sunday. The restaurant is very open and modern inside. Not a dark cave like Maestros where you need night vision goggles to maneuver the place. We had a booth by the bar which was very comfortable. A few things we had... Started with the octopus app with was great, cooked perfectly, and all the flavors worked well together. Next I made a mistake... I ordered the special king crab tempura... Now I love king crab and I love tempura. But I know that 90% of places that serve "tempura" have no clue how to make it properly, this includes Japanese restaurants!! Was it bad, no. It was just a fried crab nugget in a thin batter served with avocado and a spicy dipping sauce. I would skip this especially for $24. After feeling foolish for falling into the tempura "made by a white man" trap, I had another martini and felt a little better... On to the rest of the meal... So of course you cannot visit an RPM without paying for some bread, right? So we got our own loaf of mini buns. I have to say it was very good and the cheapest thing on the menu!! Next a lobster tail flown half way round the world for mom to enjoy! Sometimes she's just in that lobster mood... I will say the meat was sweet, cooked perfectly, & excellent to eat. It didn't need any butter at all, perfect as is. Dry aged bone in strip. Very good. I am normally a rib eye fan but went with something different. A great char with a light salt flavor which is perfect to me. I hate anything over salted when I am paying for a quality product to start with. They do give you a tiny bowl with a salt herb blend to add if needed. I did use it on a few bites and liked it very much. The side I had were the Hen of the Woods mushrooms. I have to say this is one of many things that make RPM the better steakhouse. Most places will have the mushroom caps, Giant asparagus, and some baked or mashed potato. There were 4 different kinds of mushrooms I could choose from, plus 4 other vegetables, plus potatoes. It really makes a meal when you can have additions past the generic... Our server was great. If there was something she didn't already know she would find out for us. Even on a Sunday it was a full house but the time we left at 7:30. So having been to a few steakhouses over the years RPM is something to look forward to compared to the rest. If you just want a steak and potato then it probably doesn't matter but for that little extra that makes a dinner better it's here. The one odd thing was my coffee was weak like diner coffee. It felt out of place, more fitting with some bacon & eggs... Maybe just made wrong...?
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Christina L.
My family and I came here for a celebratory dinner and they gave us quite the treat. Everything from the food to the service was top notch. The staff was unbelieveably attentive and would stop at nothing to make our experience really special. We started with some salads and were blown away by both. My favorite was the wedge while my parents enjoyed the chopped. The chopped was a very unique blend of veggies, many new for me on a salad. My family got an assortment of steaks and also the chicken. I sided with the dry aged cheeseburger, which to me tasted like a steakhouse on buns. My family all enjoyed their steaks alot. My boyfriend loved the duke. One of his new favorites. For dessert we tried the baked alaska and also got some free cotton candy. Ive got a sweet tooth like no other so obviously my favorite was the cotton candy! Its free and all you have to do is inquire!
(5)
Breanna B.
Just popped in for a drink, but was it worth it, yes! Their old fashioned was superb. The giant ice cube barely melted, but just enough to balance out the flavors and didn't water the tasty bev down as I'm a slow sipper. The vibe of the place is really cool too. Like a 1920s experience, but upscale. So consider dressing to impress unlike us. Note to self for next time. The bar area overlooks the whole restaurant and is set slightly above the dining room so you get a great view for people watching. In the bar, the walls are lined with leather-lined booths in a semi-circle shape -- very intimate, very chic. I could have spent hours here and wish I could afford to spend $15 per cocktail on the reg. But alas, it was time to hit the hay. I will admit it is my dream to run into Giuliana and Bill at one of their Chicago restaurants. Perhaps one day.
(5)
Dan L.
Went there a few days ago for new job celebration dinner. Seated right away at a 4 top table that has good spacing so you are not on top of the people next to you. Waitress came right over and was pleasant enough. She did a good job of explaining the menu and specials. Has the cheese fondue bread which was good with pre-dinner cocktails. I had cowboy ribeye and it was cooked just the way I wanted and having them provide some seasoning salt was nice. Green bean side was perfect with the steak. She had the fish and it was a bit mushy but flavorful. Wine list is expansive and you can find anything you want at any price of $40-2K. Would recommend anyone going here and you can be ready to drop $200 or $2000 depending on what kind of night you want to make it.
(4)
Hannah C.
This only gets three stars because of our fabulous waitress and a couple standout items. The good: Truffle burger - not so much for the patty as for the excellent mix of toppings. Get the Greek fries instead of the regular. Seafood tower - the shrimp were enormous and super flavorful Thick cut bacon - this is basically bacon candy. Tasty bacon candy. Baked Alaska - ours actually tasted fresh made, and our waitress lit it up with flair. The not so good: The Duke steak - basically flavorless. Chocolate cake - also pretty bland and unexceptional Popcorn chocolate dessert: this was okay, but the popcorn seemed stale. The peanut butter ice cream itself was great.
(3)
Sandra L.
Love the Tommy Hawk steak! And that millionaire potatoe (drool)...is to die for! Service is great and they have this grape flavored cotton candy u have to try. But let's not forget the chocolate cake with gold flakes....yum!
It has seriously taken me about a week or so since my visit here and my 1st time visit to Chicago as well to write this review. Perhaps it's because I honestly do not know where to begin. Let me give you a little insight on how I came across this place. I am a big fan of Giuliana & Bill and I knew from the very beginning they were opening up this gem aside from RPM Italian. I always said I wanted to check this place out whenever I went to Chicago. Originally, I had planned my bf's birthday dinner at the signature room since it's Chicago staple. Long story short, on the same night I was at my hotels bar & the bartender let me know if I wanted extraordinary food and worth the price not to waste my time or money at the signature room and instead try RPM steak. Yes, please know ahead of time, you will spend a pretty penny, but I promise it will be worth it! This is how the rest of the evening goes: Perfect from start to finish. Our waiter Jennifer was funny, friendly, knowledgable and pretty darn on point with all the suggestions! I actually ordered from a special menu they started offering that same night which included a table appetizer, appetizer for myself, entree and dessert for one fixed price. -cheese fondue (I can't even put this into words) -iceberg wedge salad (probably the most epic salad you will ever order) -Salmon (flavorful, fresh and had the right amount of zest) -Nutella bread pudding ( these 3 words are a pretty lethal combination and by lethal I mean "I can't stop eating!" My bf ordered the 16oz New York strip & the sweet potatoes steak fries. The meat was so tender, rich in flavor and was literally cooked to perfection. You can't beat the quality & the steak fries had this incredible cinnamon kick to them! Yum yum yum! We also ended up savoring various other sides that my friends had ordered like the creamed spinach and mushrooms. (Also worth trying!) Last but not least they had the sweet gesture of bringing out cotton candy for the birthday boy! It definitely makes your experience a little sweeter! Although we didn't try the cotton candy as we were too busy digging into the Nutella bread pudding, I'm totally loving the idea. 2 bottles of wine later, we were obviously having a phenomenal time LOL but in reality, the cool vibe, the good music, the funny waitress & the top notch food is really what made our night so special. Thank you RPM! Till next time!
(5)
Lim K.
We started off with steak tartare and foie gras. This was probably the best steak tartare we've ever had. The foie gras yjust melted in your mouth....yum. For the main course. I had the bone-in ribeye, my husband ordered the bison fillet, and my daughter ordered the Duke with a bone marrow. All of us enjoyed our steaks, no complaints. We also shared brussels sprouts and the parker bread. I loved the seasoning of the brussels sprouts. The bread was okay. By the time we finished the meal there was hardly any room for dessert but we decided to have some donuts. The donuts were good, very light and hollow inside. Excellent service.
(5)
Terry N.
Great atmosphere, outstanding service, and the food is top notch. I came here as a single diner on a midweek business trip because I'd heard so much about the place. On a Tuesday evening at 7pm, this place was 100% full, packed, with a large number of people waiting. Lucky for me, there was 1 small seat at the bar available, and I grabbed it. The bartenders were very friendly and efficient, and within minutes I ordered the kale salad, the burger, and a glass of Malbec. The salad was dressed in a nice tangy vinaigrette, fancied up with meaty-crispy chunks of bacon and parmesan. But the burger... OMG. The burger was over the top. Presentation was rather simple- grilled onions, cheese, lettuce, and tomato, with a light swab of aioli, alongside a generous cup of skin-on fries. The burger patty itself was a monster- the bartender said between 8-10 ounces. Biting into the burger, I remembered why I like ordering $18 burgers from a steakhouse- the smoky grilled flavor of meat mixed with fire and smoke is heaven. Plus the depth of beefy flavor from really made it seem like I was eating a ground up steak, strange as that is to say. All in all, a great restaurant, and I'd not hesitate to return to try out an actual steak. But better save up for it first!
(5)
Chris B.
One of the best Filet's I had. Really flavorful and cooked to perfection. The Bleu Cheese Mash Potatoes and spinach were great! Well worth the money!
(5)
Andy S.
Wow what can I say, this was the best steak I have ever had. I got the "Duke" which is a signature cut which is essentially a ribeye with all the fat removed. The steak was cooked perfectly. Since we were a large group, we ordered quite a few sides but my absolute favorite was the Billionaires Potato which has shaved black truffles on top of it. Service was overall good until we were ready for the check and our waiter just disappeared. Overall a fantastic experience and I would absolutely go back if I am in town again.
(5)
Will O.
Food and service was excellent. Had the Bison Filet cooked medium rare with Peppecorn Sauce. By far one of the best steaks in Chicago, comparable to Mastros. We had to wait an extra 20 minutes after our reservation but was offset by a free appetizer and apologies for the delayed seating. The only complaint was that it was to cold in there, as it seemed the room temperature was to suit the staff and not the guests. I have heard this from several other friends that it is always freezing in there so dress a little warmer!
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Dennis R.
A firm 4.5 star steakhouse. The price is a bit more than what I feel is fair but the quality and care is undeniable. We were celebrating a birthday, the perfect excuse to splurge. The ambiance is a great balance of modern downtown dining and serious steakhouse with formality yet spacious relaxed seating. The service was friendly and sharp with ready accommodation. Now the food. The steak is the main event, we went for the 20oz Grass-fed ribeye and 38oz 60 day dry aged ribeye. Both were cooked exactly as requested and with a nice crust. Our sides were foie gras, soft shell crab, mushroom risotto, mushrooms, and scallops. Yes, we ate a lot. While I've had better risotto and the crab could have been prepared in higher fashion, everything else was fantastic.
(5)
Adrienne B.
RPM Steak = Love! I have been reading reviews and was nervous to try this place out because of some of the negative reviews I read. Well... Those reviews are wrong. This place is pretty stellar! We came in and were seated immediately! No wait at all! Michael was our server! He was fabulous! His recommendations hit the spot! We first started out with drinks. The boyfriend had the Manhattan! He said it was smooth and really enjoyed it! I had the cotes du rhone wine! Um.. Amazing! If you like red wine..... Choose that one! It was full body with a nice blend of berries! As for food.. We had the octopus & oysters as an appetizer. Yum yum yum! I really recommend it ! As for steak we split the cowboy steak! It was cooked medium and had a very good flavor! If your torn between steaks.. You will not be disappointed with the cowboy! I promise! To join our steak we had the millionaire Potato! Wow wow wow! My favorite dish by far! The flavor of these potatoes are only in your dreams! I almost ordered a second dish! Last, but not least. Alaskan dessert! It comes out on fire.... Literally! If you like ice cream and Carmel go for it! The service, ambiance and decor was fabulous! I am def coming again to try out all the other dishes this place has to offer!
(5)
Dinah T.
My sister recommended to go to this place for my birthday. I'm not always found of Chicago traffic on a Saturday afternoon, but I must say this was worth the trip from the burbs! When we walked in, it had a Contemporary feel. I like looking at the black and white pictures of Giuliana and Bill Rancic's friends and family while we waited to be seated. Everyone who was working there were pretty good looking and well dressed. From the hostess to our server (white jackets, every fancy). This is a popular new Steakhouse, so make sure you book your reservations well in advance if you want the prime time to eat here say 7pm-8pm. We were lucky enough when we confirmed our reservation we found out there was a cancelation at the last minute so we took the later time! Really 4:15pm dinner, that's way too early even for a senior citizen, yes mom I'm talking about you:) Once we got seated, it was kind of snug from table to table (oooo what did you order table next to me, lol). They do have nice half circled leather booths along the wall, a second floor dinning area, an elevated full service bar with a large flat screen TV, and don't forget the outside dinning. So this is what we ordered: A bottle of Zinfandel, Dashe, Dry Creek Valley, 2012 and Malbec, Chakras, Mendoza, 2012 both were good, I recommend to get a bottle of wine if more than two people are drinking wine all night 2 glasses each. Two bottles were plenty for 5 of us. Appetizers: Thick-Cut Bacon, you get two pieces. It was soft and the vanilla glaze made it so tasty that we ended up buy a 2nd order of it! Roasted Bone Marrow, you get 3 HUGE bone pieces with 4 pcs of grilled buttered bread. Wow, I highly recommend it! so rich and melted into your mouth, well seasoned. Housemade breads: We go the Parker House Rolls that comes with Rosemary flavored soft butter. It was a fancy Hawaiian sweet Bread taste to it, I would get this again. For our Steak dinners: We ordered and shared the 60-Day Prime Dry Aged Beef 38 oz. Ribeye. This was served sliced and arranged beautifully on a platter. If your getting sides, then this is plenty for 3 people or more people to share. Unless you're REALLY hungry. We got medium rare, when it came out, it was made to our liking soft melts in your mouth. The pieces were cut evenly perfect that you didn't have to cut it yourself and very flavorful. I'd get this again, a must try! 28-Day Prime Dry-aged 24 oz. Cowboy Steak made medium. It was nice and juicy but the 60 day prime was more flavorful. They also gave us season herb salt on the side to add more flavors to our dishes if we chose to. Fish orders: Wild Alaskan Halibut topped with roasted mushroom and tarragon mustard. This was a nice piece of fish, you could share this with another person. I took a bite and it was pretty good. Moist and not fishy at all. Broiled Black Cod with sesame and miso flavors. It was ok, did taste like cod (a bit fishy) but we wouldn't order it again. We'll try another fish next time. Sides, for our party of 6 we got 5 sides to share. Brussels Sprouts, buttery and roasted perfectly. I'd get this again. Bacon Hash Browns-4 thick blocks of hash browns, looked like it was deep fried. Crispy all around. Inside was soft moist potatoes with bacon. It was good if you like a different kind of potato type fries. We'd get this again. Millionaire's Potato double baked, loaded with fontina cheese and topped with fresh black truffles. This was pretty good, potato was creamy, a fancy oversized baked potato. I'd try something else on the menu. Hen of the Woods mushrooms-it had a nutty, mushroom flavor. I liked this dish that I would get it again or try another mushroom dish. Risotto with fresh shaved truffles. This was good, a bit pricey I didn't care much of it. Maybe I'm just not a fan of risotto...I'd try something else on the menu. Desserts: 14K Chocolate Cake made out of Milk and Dark Chocolate covered with gauche. WOW what a tasty cake, not overly sweet or bitter. Chilled cake plenty to share with the family. I'd get this again. Since it was my birthday, I was given freshly made cotton candy blue with a happy birthday sign on it. Very cute and sweet. During our dinner, our server was VERY attentive and knowledgeable about the menu and description of where the main courses of meats and fishes came from. I was impressed... The staff clean off our finished plates, brushed crumbs and food off the table, made sure our drinks were filled including our water even though we had the bottle on our table, they still poured it in our glasses for us without us even asking. If we did ask for a refill, we would get it right away. Now that's service. Overall, I enjoyed my time here from start to finish. I recommend to come here on a special occasion, it's a memorial place. Keep in mind, it will add up at the end if you don't choose wisely. I plan to come back and try other things on the menu. Well done RPM, I'll be back for mor
Fans of RPM Italian rejoice! RPM steak brings that same flare with the addition of a pretty heft steak selection! The bang for your buck isn't great here but it is worth it for the quality of each dish. Ambiance is very much like RPM italian with the same vibe and noise level and service. On to the main course Food: Highlights: Truffle Risotto: This risotto was pretty good. It's similar to that of RPM italian but it has the addition of truffles which mix well with it. One member of my party felt that it was a bit too salty. I thought it was slightly salty but didn't really notice it until a few servings in. Coal roasted king crab: a take on a japanese dynamite with a little bit of lime and coriander. This dish is tiny but delicious. Worth ordering and if you are up for it getting one for yourself Steaks: split the New york, Duke, and filet 3 ways. I am personally a fan of New York stips because I enjoy the texture. This was my favorite of them. The filet and the duke were both really tender if thats you're preference. I chose the bone marrow butter and it was good but heavy Spicy Miso-roasted maine lobster- lobster was fresh and it had a gentle spicy kick to it. Brussle sprouts/spinach : Table was a big fan of them. More the brussle sprouts. Desserts: Popcorn, peanut, chocolate was pretty good if you are craving something cold and choclatey Nutella bread pudding: get it if you are feeling something warm and cozy. Very hearty dessert and well worth it. Skip: 14 K chocolate cake - too rich and too sweet (I know right they tell you that its going to be rich with the name!). The cake is layered and the cake portions are moist but there is just too much frosting and sweet chocolate. Drinks: Manhattan was what I went with and it was a good choice. All and all RPM steak brings a new take on a really familiar scene of RPM. Great addition and would love to go back again.
(5)
Stefanie A.
RPM Steak- you lived up to your expectation! Had dinner here on Friday (group of 6). First time for all of us. Yes we had to make the reservation weeks before, but it ended up being worth it. We were seated right away and greeted by Emily, our server. So friendly, went over the menu in detail and even gave her recommendations- including a great bottle of Malbec. We started with the seafood tower, and added an additional half dozen oysters. Amazing. For shared sides we ordered the millionaires potato, asparagus & hen of the woods mushrooms. Emily recommended those mushrooms specifically- and they were seriously thee best mushrooms I've ever had! My entree was the bison filet, and my husband had the traditional bone-in filet. I usually always do a bone-in like my man, but I thought why not try something really different. It was good- very very lean. But now I know...if I want the juice I gotta stick with what I like. Husbands filet was mouth watering! For dessert we shared the baked Alaska and the strawberry cheesecake. Emily threw in the cotton candy too! Loved everything except the strawberry one..it was more of a meringue- really crunchy and hard. Not what we expected. Emily saw that we didn't touch much of it so she took it off our bill. Wow. Overall- great experience all around. Def an expensive meal but exceptional service, quality, and of course a cool atmosphere.
(5)
Simeen A.
Went last night for an impromptu birthday dinner as I have my "real" plans this weekend. Was happy to be able to try RPM Steak since it's been on my list. Like RPM Italian, table was not ready on time- and unlike RPM Italian, this place was not crazy busy. Why the wait? Reservation was for 8:15, we were seated around 8:35. Not terrible. Also the booth we got was lovely. I thought the service was really great- we liked our server very much. We tried a few things: - coal roasted crab: ok this is legit delicious, but when it came out, in my head I heard "womp womp." It was a big bowl of salt, and one 6" piece of crab leg perched on top. For $18. That shit is cray! It's delicious but wtf? Why is it SO FREAKING SMALL. - arugula and artichoke salad: fine. I wouldn't order again. - some dry aged steak: husband liked it a lot. Peppercorn sauce was very tasty. - I got the miso-roasted lobster and it was AMAZING. Like SUPER delicious. But again... it was like $70! and we all know there's not a ton of meat in one lobster so it's not like you're stuffed. But it was VERY tasty. - shishito peppers: good. I usually like these, and I thought theirs were good, just not memorable. - millionaire's potato: maybe the best potato I ever ate, and I don't even like truffle. It was amazing. It's a twice-baked potato with fontina and truffle- so so good. But it's almost $20, and it's a half a potato. Do the math. For my birthday, they brought out a big ball of cotton candy with a "happy birthday" sign. Very cute- but also sort of a cop out. Most restaurants bring you a dessert on the house. Who wants to eat a giant ball of cotton candy for dessert? Not me, so we ended up with the baked alaska (fine, not that memorable). All in all I thought the service was great, it's a nice place (bathrooms are super swanky!), food was very tasty, but for two people who don't drink, our bill was $300 by the end of the night. That is not an everyday dinner. I'm sure we will be back... when I save up enough for another 6" crab leg segment and half a potato :)
(4)
Evan S.
Definitely towards the top of the list of Chicago steakhouses. Service, cocktails, and food all impeccable. You can have a STRONG meal as a group of 4-6. Get yourselves a couple bottles of wine, the ladies some filets, the gents some 20oz-ers and throw on the 'shrooms and mac and cheese and you're all set. I went with the 22oz bone-in Kansas City cut, which was a challenge that I conquered. Note: it's not formally on the menu, but get yourself a Vieux Carre cocktail (New Orleans classic) to spice up your night. It's one of the bartenders' favorite. Keep it classy, E.
(5)
Stephanie S.
So I went for lunch and thought it was really good, definitely want to come back for dinner! I love the chips they put on your table when you arrive, really good! It's a really intimate seating area. Was very quiet for lunch, which is nice as some places get so loud you can't hear the person you are with. I had a business lunch here and got the Giuliana Salad with the steak. It was awesome. That girl knows her salads! The steak was cooked perfectly. I can't wait to make it back for dinner sometime!
(4)
Brien W.
Came into town late and the concierge made us a last minute Friday reservation. Have to admit I was skeptical, but everything was top notch. Very professional and friendly service, excellent menu suggestions, wasn't steered towards more than we could eat or up sell on wine. Waiter also comped us on a desert he suggested when we said we were full. Great atmosphere and overall great fun, Chi Town restaurant.
(5)
Amelia Z.
This review is 4 months overdue... I've told this story to all my friends and they said it was Yelp worthy. (apologies in advance for being long-winded). In short, there are better steak houses and restaurants in the city. I appreciate RPM challenging the old school steak house feel, they fail to meet the mark. From end to end, it was mediocre and not memorable. Awkward hostesses (or should I say "concierges") acted like sorority sister pledges when they failed to seat us for our 8;30. When I went up at 9 o'clock to ask what the status of our table was they said we'd be better off sitting in the bar as there weren't many tables available in the restaurant. Can we all agree that sitting at a bar at a steak house is different then the restaurant side? This was a Tuesday at 9 PM and they had no problems sitting walk-ins (and Dee Snider) but our reservation fell by the wayside. At this point, I was frustrated. We wanted to have a fun family dinner while my mother was in town but I relented and said the bar is fine. Then the hostess said you can just pick any table and we will bring menus over. So I could have sat myself 30 minutes ago? Cool. I mentioned something to the house manager as he walked by and he said I'm so sorry first round of drinks on me. I thought that was fair. My mom and sister order a prosecco but not anything too fancy ( I had just come off a juice cleanse so sitting sober for the evening). We started with the Tuna Sashimi which was the only star of the meal. For my main, I kept it basic and got steak frites (off setting all my juice cleanse with each bite of bernaise) and it was mediocre at best. I've had better at mon ami gabi and I would think that RPM would have tried harder to get this dish right. The waiter was less than attentive-- he had friends come in at the bar so was paying more attention to them then us. I don't blame him-- if my friends are visiting me at work I would want to chat with them, but every time we asked him for something we felt like it was an inconvenience (and at most Steak houses you don't have to ask for something, the service is usually seamless) . For dessert, we ordered two different ones (chocolate cake and a bread pudding maybe?), and the waiter brought two bread puddings. When we asked to get a cake, he said oh you can just have other bread pudding for free (which was a little backhanded). At the end of the meal, the promised free round was on our check. I mentioned something again to the manager and he seemed annoyed to take it off (but did!). Hey- don't say you will do something without following through. This place acts too elitist and doesn't have the food to back it up. Hopefully Dee Snider can take me there one day since he seems to have no problem getting in the dining room.
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Nadia S.
One word sums this place up: LOVE ! From the ambiance, service, and food- everything was perfect. I have to say I wasn't expecting the steak to be amazing, but to my surprise it actually was. The menu has great selections and of course they offer fresh shaved black truffles on any entree, similar to RPM Italian. The millionaires potato IS NOT TO BE MISSED. It is phenomenal. Even the cold leftovers were crazy good. And the souffle for dessert.... we had the red velvet souffle with mascarpone ice cream. Its been a month and I'm still dreaming of it. LOVE this place. Even if you can only get a reservation for 11pm- just do it! ***April 2015 update*** Just wanna give a quick shout out the server my friends I had the other night- Chrissy. We were the last table to close up the restaurant and yet she remained energetic and amazing. Like I said before- love this place!
(5)
Denice P.
I finally got to try RPM. I had big expectations and I was not disappointed! We traveled from CA and spent 10 days in the City, so of course we had to check out RPM Steak. It was hard to decide which restaurant to go, RPM Italian or Steak, but my hubby said Steak! I was able to secure a 9pm reservation. We valet the car and headed right in. We were a little early so we headed to the bar to have a drink before dinner. It was packed!!! It was the night of the Blackhawks' parade. We did a walk through around the bar, and just as we were getting back to the reception area, a couple got up! We immediately sat down and ordered a drink. When our table was ready, not only did I get a text, but the hostess came and found us and took us to our table. We were seated in a booth that surrounds the main dining room, it was perfect! We ordered 2 orders of oysters, which were delicious! We got the yellowtail sashimi plate too. Both were very light and were perfect starter. We both ordered the wedge salad, which was good, just the perfect amount of blue cheese. I ordered the 5 oz of Japanese cut of miyazaki because I really wanted to try everything and not feel stuffed. It was good, but I don't think I'd try it again My hubby got the Kansas City cut. He loved his. He said it was super tender and flavorful. He also ordered shallot and bone marrow butter to go with it. I dipped mine in that butter and it it gave it a good flavor! We ordered the millionaire potatoes with black truffles. It's a must try!! Trust. Me. Another must try is the brussel sprouts. They're addicting! We also got some mushrooms, I can't remember exactly which ones, but they were good! Our server was very knowledgeable and had a great personality! She was able to recommend a great wine to go with our meal! She was very attentive too! For dessert, I ordered the RPM cheesecake and a cappuccino. I loved my cappuccino, it was made perfectly and the cheesecake was just superb! They also brought out some cotton candy. By the end of the night, I was satisfied. It was a romantic night and everything was great! I'd go back again. I hear the Halibut is amazing!
(4)
Haley C.
My boyfriend and I went to RPM Steak on a Friday night. I made reservations a few weeks in advance and still couldn't get in until 9:30, but it was a great time to have dinner there. Our hostess was from Ireland and she was extremely friendly! I got to talk to her about studying abroad in Ireland and that was really cool. Our waiter was extremely knowledgable about the menu and had great suggestions. We started with the greek fries, which were great but had a very strong garlic smell. For our meal, I had the tuna shashimi, which was pretty good, and my boyfriend had the Duke which he loved. We also shared a Millionaires potato, which was by far our best decision of the night. Excellent! I drank the cobbler and loved it. We really enjoyed the trendy environment. I think I liked RPM Italian more than RPM Steak, but it was definitely a great meal and a very cool restaurant.
(4)
Donnie Y.
5 stars is not good enough they deserve way more than that. First the Mediterranean Octopus very delicious then the coal roster king crab is OUT OF THIS WORLD!!! BEST I ever had and I'm a professional when it comes to good food especially sea food And to top it off the 36 oz Wagyu Mishima Tomahawk steak was something I've never tasted before. And I regularly dine in at Hugo's Frog Bar and Ruth chris in Northbrook. Thus is by far my new favorite place as of right now THE ONLY REASON THEY DIDN'T GET MY FIFTH STAR IS THAT THE SECURITY GUY ALIVER OR OLIVER I don't know the exact spelling of his name , SINGLED OUT my middle eastern friend who was actually hosting the party for us and showing us HIS FAVORITE TRENDY SPOT IN DOWNTOWN CHICAGO , AND accusing that he was carrying knifes or weapons on him. Which is the farthest from the truth . This is classy place and you should have classy employees.
(4)
Erick B.
Went to the restaurant because my wife is a fan of the owners, so did not expect much - and I was truly surprised... I am very critical of steaks, but the steaks were exceptional - and the cheesecake even better.... Highly recommended!
(5)
Angelo V.
Great bar staff; ordered "the Duke," mushrooms (hen of the woods) and the "old fashioned." Had the peppercorn sauce with steak, steak was good, not excellent- sauce made it better. Mushrooms great!! The "old fashioned" --made my face numb, but very good. I also had to taste the baked Alaskan - this was the winner for the night!!! Will be back.
(4)
Ny N.
Every thing we ordered was fantastic. We had the king crab appetizer which was to die for. For the main course, we ordered the filet topped off with born marrow butter with sides of hen of the woods mushrooms, mashed potato with blue cheese and Caesar salad. AMAZING!
(5)
David B.
Chicago is lucky to have as many great steakhouses as it does, and RPM Steak has to be added to any discussion about best places. Everything at RPM Steak is amazing: the decor, the service, and most especially the food. I'd been once before - last fall - but now that the restaurant has its legs under it, it really shines. Highlights: -Our waiter, Joshua. Friendly, helpful, knowledgable and funny. He made the meal a ton of fun. It was a graduation dinner for my sister's MBA and he made sure we were celebratory throughout the meal -Starters: the kale/bacon/mushroom salad was delicious. We also got the butter lettuce salad, which I also enjoyed but the kale was a standout. -Entrees: the bone-in filet mignon was amazing, like the first time. I tried my mom's bone-in ribeye, which was also a winner. Everyone was happy with their cuts. -Sides: the sweet potato steak fries with insane. I wished I didn't have to share. The brussels sprouts were also delicious. I don't eat a lot of white potatoes, so I didn't try the blue cheese whipped potatoes or the roasted fingerlings, but everyone else enjoyed them. -Dessert: Joshua brought out the blueberry cotton candy for my sister, and then we ordered the 14k chocolate cake (yum!), the peanut butter popcorn chocolate thing (so good) and the cheesecake with strawberry rhubarb compote (my favorite). Joshua also brought out the chocolate souffle (with mint chocolate ice cream) as a special treat. All in all, we were stuffed, we were happy and we were excited that RPM Steak made a very special night even more special.
(5)
Rich L.
Dear staff at RPM Steak & RPM Italian. Thank you so much for last night for an outstanding experience. You and your staff could not have been more professional or accommodating. I know you were dealing with a power outage and it must have been a seriously complicated situation, but I can tell you that as guests, we didn't even feel it. They say champions show their talent in difficult circumstances and last night you proved why Lettuce is the benchmark of excellence in the hospitality business. As soon as we arrived and were told about the power outage at RMP Steak, we were walked over by one of the managers to the RPM Italian, issued complimentary prosecco while our table was being set up for us. We were seated within minutes. Honorable mention to Bruce and our server David. They took great care of us. You guys proved why you are such an outstanding restaurant organization in this town. We will be back! Fans for life.
(5)
Laura L.
So let's just get down to it... Booked my rezzies about a month ago using the open table app. We arrived and everyone at the host counter couldn't be nicer. I even told my bf there was no way I could be that fake nice to everyone all night, I'd die. Now, the downside is that we did have to wait about 25 minutes for our table. I feel like we're not part of the pretentious, stuffed shirt typical clientele it looks like they're used to, but they were still very apologetic and even though we didn't complain or even ask how much longer, they gave us an appetizer of our choice for free. Great gesture The vibe in the place is great. It's big but not overwhelming, there are a lof of tables, but you don't feel like you're on top of each other. It's dark but not cold, and the music is upbeat, but not overbearing. Our waiter was Brian, and he was a doll. We asked a few questions and he was patient with us. He filled my water glass about 100 times because I drink it like a camel. There was zero rush for us to get our orders in and get going, but it also wasn't like bad service slow. It was very relaxed, and whenever you did order your drink/food, it was out promptly. To drink, we are pretty simple with wine and beer, so that's not too hard. We had the thick cut bacon as our app, and it was great. Melt in your mouth bacon with a delicious vanilla sauce. For dinner I had the filet which was unbelievable. The flavor and the temperature were absolutely perfect. My boyfriend had the bone-in rib eye and he said that was great as well, and considering he left literally just the bone, I take it was really great. We had the garlic fingerlings as a side which had amazing flavor to them. Oh and the bearnaise sauce, which I love anyway, was delicious. For dessert we had the baked alaska which they prepare tableside. It basically tasted like heaven. People complain over the craziest things in life. Bf and I tend to put things into persepctive. Did we wait for a table, yes. But we weren't neglected, and where else were we going to go? By the time we got to a new place and got a table it would be the same amount of time. Was it expensive, yes. It's not like it's break the bank pricey. It's comparable to other steak houses, and it's worth every penny.
(5)
Carlos S.
Ambience: excellent ***** Service: excellent ***** Appetizers: excellent ***** Steak: Good quality, felt that the medium well was over seared and underseasoned. Maybe get medium next time. *** Side dish: Good, but too salty and overpriced. ($10 for about 2 hand full of spinach)*** Dessert: just ok*** Would I come back: NO. How much was my check: $250 including tip
(3)
Norm J.
I dined at RPM Steak with a friend on a late Sunday evening after waiting months to try this place out. When we arrived for our 10:30p.m reservations I thought I had walked into a theater playing a Tara Reid/Keanu Reeves movie as there was only 2 people dining there. Upon being seated we were greeted by our server who was very upbeat and went over the menu to ensure all of our questions and potential questions were answered. With this dining experience there were positives, neutrals and the negatives that I experienced and here they are. Positives: * The thick cut bacon for an appetizer was so good I was sad I had to share it. * The three cheese fondue bread is A MUST TRY!! This was so good I wanted to stick my face in the bowl to ensure that every ounce of cheese in that bowl was in my belly. #formerfatty * The East India Cocktail was so good I had to make sure I really liked it by ordering a second one. I swear I was feeling good after the first one and it's not because I pretty much chugged it. * The Grilled Prime Skirt Steak my friend had was so delicious I was wishing I had ordered it. The flavors and juices that this steak had would make a PETA member wanna sneak a bite. Neutral: * I got the Prime RPM Cap Steak and it was just OK. The steak didn't taste like anything special (like I've had at another steakhouse in Chicago that I love...begins with a M). I found myself wishing that I had gotten the Bison Filet or even "The Duke." * The Nutella Bread Pudding is large enough for two people to share, but it didn't knock my socks off. I could barley taste the nutella and the scoop of banana ice cream was a nice touch, but it would have been nice if the scoop was a little bigger. Negatives: * If choosing between that 430pm and 1030pm reservation slot I recommend taking that early bird special time because if you take the 1030pm slot be prepared to be dining with half of the wait staff from all the lettuce entertain you restaurants in the area. Not so cool when you are dropping a lot of duckets on a meal and you hear people trash talking other restaurants. * The plates we were given for dessert had so many fingerprints on them it looked like The Brady Bunch had passed the plate around before it was brought to our table. Needless to say we didn't use those plates. * The Macaroni & Cheese was just a waste of money and space in my stomach. My friend and I decided to share this dish as it sounded so good and we figured this would be our side dish to accompany our steaks. Well after one bite my friend made it known that he didn't care for anymore and I too was left feeling bamboozled by this dish. The description on the menu made it sound so good, but in reality it was subpar. All and all there were aspects to dining at RPM Steak that I really liked and that I wasn't fond of. I'm sure I'll go back, but I won't be putting it at the top of my 2015 to do list.
(3)
G S.
Dinner was delicious, but the best part of our meal was our server, Emily E. She was so nice, checked up on us the perfect amount, was very accommodating and made our experience a delight. We'll definitely be coming back!
(5)
Mehran F.
Solid. Entry was so uneventful felt more getting in a diner or a burger shop. My server at bar, Matt was just fabulous. Real good, real professional. I ordered a bunch for me alone. Here was my lunch: Filet mignon: 4/5 Brussel sprouts: 3/5 Broccolini: 4/5 Mushroom with garlic butter: 4/5 Spinach (thank for using olive oil instead of butter): 3/5 Shallot/bone marrow sauce: I wish had a bit more bone marrow, just jack up the price: 3/5 Macaroni & cheese 4/5 Free chips: 3/5 Service 5/5 Professionalism 5/5 Ambience: 3/5 (too sports bar mood for a place where you can easily spend $100 on lunch with no alcohol). Value: fair. For dinner, i am sure we can easily spend $500 and enjoy it but does not the fine dinning mood such a price would command. Even Bavette's has a stronger/more interesting atmosphere with same quality and lower prices. I will go back. I want to take my wife and son with me. I think they would enjoy it.
Came back after my last experience almost a year ago. It was slightly better. We had a 6:45pm reservation and were a little late but they said it was totally fine. We ended up sitting crammed in a booth in the bar. Our server immediately started pushing the most expensive entrees on us. One friend wasn't feeling well and so she ate very little and it was clear he was not cool with that. He started coming back less often also. Some of the food items have changed and I was disappointed in their vegetable selection. Do they really need 4 different types of mushrooms? Anyway, I went with a salad and the lobster again. Both were good. We also got the chocolate cake and the cotton candy for dessert. Even a year later it remains the same-great food and terrible service.
(2)
Jimmy T.
We decided to visit RPM Steak as part of our two year old daughter's birthday weekend with the two grandpas. The evening turned out to be excellent all around. The service was attentive, casual and friendly. The staff really took care of us and our little one. The food was outstanding. We tried the pork belly, which is a definite must have. The tuna was also great. Our little one had an order of fries to start, which were perfect. They also brought her a nice dish of cherry tomatoes and cucumber slices, which are her favorite. My wife had the mac n cheese and a salad, which were both excellent. The grandpas had the steak frites (so did I) and salmon plus the millionaire baked potato, excellent. Finally, the gold flecked chocolate cake was perfect. We'll definitely be back.
(5)
J Z.
Why bother with the apps.... but a seafood app is amazing! Suggestions from our server Joshua was perfect... the bone marrow was delicious, salad was perfect wedge i could not finish great dressing.now for dinner where am i to put it!
(5)
Carol K.
I was kind of underwhelmed when we went here for lunch the other day. While I had heard good things about it, it came off as just "so so" in our book so let's take a look at the good and the not so good. First of all, the ambiance is lovely. The white upholstery with the dark floors is stunning. If I had a wish it would have been that they hadn't ghosted out the windows as I like to see out when I eat but I suspect that was done as the view is pretty non existent. The food, when it came was fine. But the pacing on the entire experience was way off. We ordered two drinks and for 20 minutes no one came back to the table. When the server did, she said they were making the drinks and did we want an appetizer? We ordered the yellowtail and continued to wait for our drinks. You know when the appetizer comes up before the drinks that there is something seriously wrong. And that is exactly what happened, The server came back to take our food order and my friend told the server we still hadn't gotten our drinks, she said they were still making them. Seriously? At least 40 minutes had gone by at this point. Well the drinks finally came but I am quite sure the bartender didn't show up that day given how poorly they were poured. As for our food- I had the caesar salad and my friend went with the club sandwich. They were fine but nothing worth writing about. And by this time it was almost time for us to go but we wanted to try dessert and it was seriously the chocolate cake with gold leaf that saved this entire review! And then, as if enough things hadn't gone wrong, the valet seemingly disappeared. We waited about 20 minutes and he did return, but what is with the pacing of this place? Clearly not in tune with having a "quick lunch" which might have explained the lack of people in the place (although you would think with that few people they might be able to get it right) Oh well. I just know where I won't be going for my next business lunch unless I've got plenty of time to waste.
(3)
Gillian H.
Great meal. Thick cut bacon appetizer was awesome. Brussels sprouts were second only to Uchi in Houston. Salmon was yummy. Mac n cheese was fine but not great. Bread looked amazing but was good not great. Hash browns were also good but not amazing. For dessert had 14k cake, peach bread pudding and cotton candy. All really good. Service was fabulous. Christine made our night. Attentive and thoughtful.
(4)
Raj D.
Restaurant atmosphere is great and the waitstaff is delightful. Went to grab a few drinks with some friends and see what the hype was about but ended up leaving disappointed. Our waitress pushed the 42 oz Tomahawk wagyu steak and were told we could share. The steak came with a side of Sunchockes, which happen to be the root of a sunflower, making this side unique and not to mention tasty. The disappointment came with the bone of the steak making up for the majority of the meal and for 150 bucks it definately wasn't worth it. I've had much better steak at many wallet friendly locations in Chicago. I will not be going back for dinner but maybe for some drinks!
(3)
Mew W.
Great swanky steak place with really old dry aged beef. The sides were ok and were family style. Lots of food. Great wines!
(4)
John G.
Amazing how menu selection can alter your opinion of a place right? I had been here before and was underwhelmed by the experience (Still gave it 4 stars). I decided to take my lady here for lunch since she had never been and who am I to deny a opportunity to see her dress up ;-) Parking: Street Meter if you can find it, 15 dollars valet if you choose to. Service: As before top notch. Our waiter was attentive, polite, and helpful. Assertive enough to explain the menu if we had any questions and provide his personal favorites Scenery: Again, top notch. Bar meets you as you enter and for dining you are lead down a small set of stairs. We were shown our booth seating which was nicely set the periphery with enough room to converse without being bother but not too secluded from everything. Food: Alright, so for cocktail I had the waiter's preference (telling him I'm a whisky guy) which was the old fashioned. I'm not really into mixed drinks, I prefer a good scotch clean on the rocks but for any whiskey lover you'll be satisfied with this. Great choice from the waiter. Appetizer was the Parker House rolls, a quick glance choice that paid off tons! We thoroughly partook of this warm, sweet, and succulent intro dish w/ the nordic butter. If you fancy something simple and don't want overthink an appetizer the table can enjoy, you should certainly go with it. For entree I had the NY Strip medium well (playing it a lil safe this time). It was exquisite and tasted exceptional. Texture was stern at the top with a soft juicy interior awaiting. Usually I stray away from the "seasoning" that is offered on the side with my steak at "top notch" steak houses, but the waiter insisted I attempted and again, per his recommendation, it was stellar! With or without it, the steak was well received. My lady never was much of a steak goer, but she could not refrain from bringing it up afterwards how much she liked it. Well done guys. My gal had the salmon prepared slightly raw. Her opinion was positive though she mentioned it was not the best she'd had but great none the less. For dessert I decided to be a bit daring a ordered the Pop Corn peanuts and chocolate(another great choice compliant of the waiter again) and the 14k chocolate cake knowing how much of a chocolate fiend my lady is. First off, reading the description of the Popcorn peanuts and chocolate sells it short; this is a blissful taste of beauty. It seems/appears a tad too creative but who cares long as it tastes good and believe it does. You won't go wrong with it especially if you like ice cream w/ warm caramel based items. The popcorn accompanies the package fitting as well with great consistency along w/ sweetness. Now, the 14k chocolate cake mother of god. This baby is a bombshell. If you like dark chocolate heaven will hit your taste buds. Me and my lady did not feel slightly guilty or bad later at the gym following. It's truely a grand choice for dessert and you will not be disappointed. Overall: Ok, so 2nd time was the charm and I can understand why my friends like this place so much. Its all about selection as always so be sure to know what you want, look at the menu or yelp prior, and order with confidence. I had a much better going this time all the way through. If its one thing that is consistence is the applaudable service and dessert (a killer list this place has! have not been let down yet). The NY Strip was lovely, salmon was good nothing special. Dinner rolls perfect! Could see myself coming here again esp for the dessert. Cheers!
(5)
Casey F.
This was possibly one of the best meals I've ever had. I made reservations for my husbands birthday dinner and knew it would be good but assumed that this place was a little over-hyped. I was wrong - it blew away all of my expectations. Bavettes is both mine and my husbands favorite place for steak and we both thought RPM was hands down better. And that is a bold statement. The ambiance of the place is great - it's full but you don't feel like it's overly crowded and the tables are not on top of each other like most other places. We started with old fashioneds at the bar while we waited for our table, which were awesome. We ordered: A dozen oysters Thick cut bacon Bone in filet Grass fed NY Strip Brussel sprouts King trumpet mushrooms Bottle of wine Everything was divine. Thick cut bacon is a must-get item for me anywhere it's on the menu and this was by far the best I've ever had. The steaks were the most amazing I've had. My husband and I both agreed that my grass fed NY strip was the winner. And I just love that they had multiple grass fed offerings. The char on the outside of the steaks was unlike anything I've had. Add the steak salt and it that was just that much better. Wow. Our service was impeccable. Everything was flawless. And they brought cotton candy for my husbands birthday which was a cute touch. The only thing I will say is that the wine list, while extensive, didn't have much in the way of moderately priced bottles of wine. Most everything was over $100- and much of it was way higher than that. But that won't stop me from coming back. Highly recommend coming here.
(5)
Greg W.
We were recommended to RPM. And, in short, we'd say spotty at best. The atmosphere is nice, and the service was decent. What we ordered: raw oysters with a jalapeño cucumber aoli for appetizer, Caesar salad, grass fed 14 oz New York strip, half lobster, and the millionaires twice baked potato. They had a nice list of gourmet mushrooms. We ordered Hen of the Woods. We were very excited to do this modified surf and turf combo and had been recommended that fancy twice baked potato. The oysters were fantastic! The aoli was a nice touch. We've never had cucumber and jalapeño mixed before. The cucumber does a nice job of stretching he jalapeño heat. The Caesar salad was disappointing. It came with a deviled egg and bits of anchovy in the egg. There were no croutons. In my opinion, stick to the basic recipe. There are some options. But no croutons? And the deviled egg was unnecessary. The steak was excellent! I am coming more and more to appreciate the grass fed beef concept. Marbling and tenderness and overall flavor was just delicious. The lobster was way over cooked and rubbery. A half lobster for over $30 better be awesome. It came drenched in a kind of Thai peanut sauce. The sauce was ok. In my opinion a nice lemon butter sauce to dip is all you need. This fancy sauce they used seems like a mask to hide that the lobster was cooked too long. It also was presented pretty yucky. Looked like it had been beaten with a baseball bat before being dropped in the water. We loved the Hen of the Woods mushrooms! What a treat. It almost forced the third star. They were smoky and flavorful and tender! Mmm mmm. The "millionaires" potato was pretty bad. Too much cheese and cream and over cooked. Again, rubbery thick skin. For $13, what a disappointment. We saw the mashed potatoes infused with bleu cheese someone else had ordered, and wish we'd ordered that for $7. All in all, with so many great steak houses in Chicago, we will not be back to RPM.
(2)
Patrick M.
Went to RPM last night and was thoroughly impressed. You absolutely have to get the Coal-Roasted King Crab as an appetizer. It's so fucking good. The Mediterranean Octopus appetizer is also good but next time I think we'll just get two orders of the Crab. I got the 20oz Bone-in Ribeye and it was alright. It was pretty fatty and I let the server know when he came by to check on us. He insisted they would take it off the bill even though I didn't want him to. My girlfriend got the Broiled Black Cod. I tried a bite and it was absolutely delicious. I highly recommend it for anybody that enjoys fish. Our sides were the Brussels Sprouts and the Crispy Hasselback. Both were very good. For dessert we ordered the Baked Alaska. It was prepared at the table. Just get it. It's good. Our server did a really nice job taking care of us.
(5)
Ibrahim B.
The place was trendy, if you get a waiter like Martin he will make order the whole menu. I got the bison steak it was cooked in a very good way it was lean and just the right temperature. My wife got the RPM steak which was also so delicious it came with a pile of very thin cut onion rings which you don't taste the onions hmmm so good, also with her steak came with truffle sauce the taste was unbelievable. We shared the risotto it was today's special as will. Martin the waiter toke us through the menu and the specials he was so professional in explaining the those dishes I was almost full by the time he was done with the menu. Ow yah we started with the Rosmary butter and bread (I forgot what it called) it was awesome. I will defiantly come back again for this resturant to try more thing from the menu. Thanks Martin and thank you RPM for the wonderful experience.
(5)
Travis W.
Pricey, yes....worth it, most certainly! Just an incredible meal in all ways. My son and I had the chance to grab a meal here before a show and was truly treated to a delightful experience. Pork bacon appetizer, beef tartar and grilled octopus to begin with and finished up with an 8oz filet mignon as the main course. No sides but a dessert made from chocolate and gold flakes sprinkled on it. It was divine. The atmosphere is pretty trendy and the wait staff is attentive and quick to their feet to make sure you have what you need and when you need it.
(5)
Jason M.
Great lunch spot - but most people must not know it's open for lunch. Not hard to get into. Lobster roll is excellent. My colleague had a steak sandwich and he said it was very good as well. Food and service were great. I will definitely be back for more business lunches here. I've also been for dinner. Appetizers, sides and desserts are excellent; steaks are not the best I've had in Chicago.
I will admit, I am usually looking for flaws when another "lettuce entertain you" restaurant opens up in Chicago; no hospitality group can knock it out of the park with every venue. And, then, when I heard they were opening RPM in a city where there are more steak places than red light cameras, I was certain this would be a dud. Well it isn't. Far from it actually. The food speaks for itself - steaks, seafood and the like. The black truffle risotto, which I think is just a "special," is life altering. Trust me. Order it instead of a potato side to go along with your steak. Other highlights - the octopus, yellow tail crudo, thick-cut bacon, brussel sprouts. I usually have the filet with peppercorn sauce, but others I know rave about the Kansas City cut and the bone-in ribeye or filet. All that aside, I attribute their real success to RPM's service team. Chicagoans may not be pretentious but we are tough to please; the staff here sets this steak place apart from its counterparts. Kelly (operations) made me look like a king in front of an important client and I have her to thank for my addiction to the truffle risotto and donuts - she's amazing. Tonight I brought my family, and our server Michael (shaved head) was as personable as he was knowledgeable about the menu and Lettuce/RPM's legacy. But the MVP in my eyes is Jourdan Kurtz (Guest Relations Director); this guy is a consummate gentleman, a Lettuce/RPM loyalist and an irreplaceable asset to the organization.
(5)
Andrea M.
RPM Steak is by far the best restaurant I've ever been to. Everything was amazing from the decor, food and wait staff. My husband and I came here for our anniversary - we ordered the think cut bacon (which pretty much ruined any other bacon for me, forever), and the cheese fondue. For the main entree, my husband ordered a ribeye and I had the filet. His had a little more flavor but it was more expensive so I was expecting it to be. Regardless, I was extremely satisfied with my filet. Everything is extra; we ordered a side of the millionaire potato and the asparagus. This was plenty for us to share. After all this, we still managed to have room for dessert. We ordered the popcorn, peanuts and chocolate and it was the perfect combination of sweet and salty... highly recommended! We had a few drinks each which weren't too pricey and those were good as well. The wait staff really makes this place better. They're super friendly and knowledgable. You never have to ask for refills because they're on top of it.
(5)
David A.
Came to RPM steak on a whim, fortunate enough to get a table in the bar area, might of been the large table for 6, but first come, first serve, so we took it...great service by the waiter who told us he was getting ready to propose to his girlfriend the following weekend in wine country...service was great, the bone in rib eye, grass fed came out fatty, so they replaced with another ribeye which was phenomenal, didn't have to wait long. Loved RPM steak, may put you back a few bucks, but well worth to go to the bar w/o reservations on a Saturday. Great drinks too!
(5)
Brenden M.
One of the best steaks of my life. The Duke + Millionaires Baked Potato are two of the greatest things ever, especially together.
(5)
Laura C.
I've been trying to treat my dad to a nice birthday gift for years, but his refusal to accept the concept of me spending money on him has made the task quite a struggle. I finally succeeding in forcing him to celebrate his most recent birthday with me at this hot new steakhouse. The only problem? No reservations available... At least on OpenTable. I was not going to let that stop me from a chance to Instagram a bloody chunk of meat and #humblebrag about how I'm eating dinner at one of the most coveted dining destinations at the time. So, eventually I worked my way around the city and finally confirmed a party of two on a weekday during prime dinner hours. At this point I'm 2-0. We're looking good. My father and I arrived a few minutes late and subsequently were seated a few minutes post-check in, which was fine. We were seated in a corner booth in the bar area. Not ideal, but comfortable. Our server, although he seemed a bit nervous and stumbled over his words a bit while explaining the menu, was wonderful. His wine recommendation was on-point, which is always a good sign. But the real reason why this place gets five stars... IS THE FOOD. OMG. The food. The coal roasted crab appetizer was to die for. My father ordered one of the cuts unique to RPM and I ordered the skirt steak (I like cheap steaks, let me be, okay), both medium rare. They were cooked to perfection and absolutely phenomenal. I have only been eating red meat for a year and a half now but if I could eat at this place every day I absolutely would. The cherry on top of the cake was when my Lettuce Entertain You scratch-off coupon was worth $25 and nobody even gave me an odd look for using a coupon at such a ritzy place. Score. Bravo to everybody involved on an exceptional addition to Chicago's steakhouse scene.
(5)
RJ G.
Went to RPM Steak last week and wow what a dinner. We started with the oysters which may have been a bit much considering we were there for chicago chef week which is a 4 course meal. Our first course was a looot of food. We had the three cheese fondue bread which was to die for, i had the wedge salad, alwsys a good choice and my friend got the tuna sashimi. Best part was the cheese bread thats just dipped in hot cheese fondue. The next was the steak. We both got the 12 ounce strip streak with bone marrow butter. Wow. The outside was perfectly charred while the inside was moist and juicy. Perfect. Not the best steak ive had but definitely top 5. We had the Brussel sprouts as a side to share which was more than enough. But it gets better. For dessert they brought us out complimentary cotton candy for my friends birthday. Pretty nice. Along with that we got the 14k chocolate cake and the bread pudding. So rich and delicious. After this meal i couldnt move. I would love to come back here.
(5)
Nicole F.
Had an awesome experience! Went there for my birthday and I felt really special. The service was top notch! Our waiter looked like Bill Rancic. I ordered lobster cocktail, filet mignon, mac and cheese, and the 14k chocolate cake. Everything was very delicious. We also went to RPM Italian, but this restaurant was better.
(5)
Autumn P.
Want your date to be memorable and flawless? Take her here! Everything from the valet guy (who politely complimented my dress), to the hostess who greeted us with a huge smile, to the waiter that was informative, polite, and honest about portion size so we didn't over order. The food was FANTASTIC! Highly recommend the Cowboy Steak, Scallops, Brussels sprouts, and blue cheese mashed potatoes. YUM!!!
(5)
Kim K.
I've said it once, I'll say it again: RPM Steak is the best restaurant in Chicago. My friend and I celebrated our graduation here, and our favorite place did not disappoint. We had the lobster and the Duke, which were both absolutely perfect. For dessert we had the baked Alaska, and the bread pudding, which were both enough to serve about 8 people. The baked Alaska was PHENOMENAL. Absolutely amazing-best dessert I've ever had. Although this did not happen to us, the man at the table next to us spilled some red wine on his shirt, and the manager brought him a clean dress shirt to wear for the rest of his meal and to keep. If that's not excellent service, I don't know what is. I'll be coming here for every special occasion I can think of!
(5)
Eric B.
As a fan of many LEYE Restaurants, I really want to like this place, and I have overall had a good time here. However, something left a really bad taste in my mouth this past Tuesday and it wasn't the food. First, we arrived for our reservation slightly early and were ushered into the raucous bar area (they made up for this later in the evening, so no hate here). While in the bar, which I really didn't want to go to because I had intended on just having a nice bottle of red wine...the male bartender without glasses essentially warned me not to order a drink that was the same as the one my friend had ordered because apparently he wasn't interested in having to make it twice. Even though my mind wasn't made up as to the drink that I wanted. Bad taste number 1. Second, after deciding on a Boulevardier, which he made on the rocks!!!!, I asked him to put it in a coupe. Also something that apparently made him less than happy; if he had made it properly it would've never been on the rocks! Bad taste number 2. Third, my partner and I saw a pair of seats open at the bar and we moved towards them to ask the person to next to them on the right if they were open. We were told they were, so we settled in, and the empty glassware that was there was cleared. No less than 3 minutes later, an obviously over-served, obnoxious, loud, young lady comes and grabs my Boulevardier from the bar, at which point I tell her that it isn't her drink and that if she was sitting in the seat I was in, I was more than happy to get up and let her have the seat again. She wasn't having it...she threw an attitude and kept being rude and her friend who had offered her the seat exclaimed that he had to leave before he got put in jail (perhaps for defending her honor? and attempting to engage in fisticuffs with me?) When I asked him why he would be going to jail, he demurred. Bad taste number 3. At that point I went up to the host stand and explained that we were not happy sitting in the bar because people were being too belligerent, and that we wanted to get a seat soon. They happily took me seriously, and we were told they were waiting on tables to close out. Satisfied with this response I returned to see Bad taste number 4 ...the bartender who had been so disinterested in making cocktails, or making them properly...went around to the patrons side of the bar and was hugging the folks that had been completely outrageously rude, maybe they were friends? or regulars? as they finally were shuffling out of the bar. Again, after all that went down RPM Steak responded properly, but this bartender AND the customers that he is friends with were out of control with their rudeness and him for his lack of interest in being in the service industry.
(4)
Ben B.
An amazing dessert joint that sells decent steaks. RPM Steak looks very similar to RPM Italian - dim lighting, employees rocking the secret service-style earpieces, lots of customers in suits. Its floor plan is a little more open than its Italian cousin. I sat down with a group of three others, but by the end of the night, there were five of us. The servers accommodated our growing group expertly. Despite a few hiccups (we had doubles of our side dishes showing up after we'd received them and one steak was wildly overcooked), the servers were always calm, cool and professional. They will treat you very well. It's some of the kindest service I've encountered in Chicago. Our meal began with the king crab legs (1/2 pound for $30). I'm not much of a seafood guy. These were fine. It's a small portion, so the price feels very out of whack. We also shared the thick-cut bacon with "bourbon vanilla bean glaze" ($11). It sounds better than it actually was. I shared "The Duke" ribeye filet ($52) and the 16 oz. prime bone-in filet mignon ($59). I preferred The Duke, but both were okay. For sides, we ordered the blue cheese whipped potatoes ($9) and an order of those without the blue cheese. The non-blue cheese ones were fantastic. We also had the garlic-fried potatoes ($10). Again, those *sound* better than they taste. Earlier this week, I sat down to enjoy the 22 oz. prime bone-in dry aged ribeye at Bavette's (just down Kinzie from RPM). Though it cost $60, it was miles better than any of the steaks I had at RPM. A steakhouse is always really expensive, so you want those dollars to count. RPM is nice, but not quite worth the price. However... The desserts are INCREDIBLE. We had a Chocolate Souffle ($12) with a dollop of mint ice cream dropped on top. You watch as the ice cream melts away atop that molten chocolate core. It's really fun. (For superior souffle, I recommend Roy's at 720 N State.) The Popcorn, Peanuts & Chocolate dessert ($9) is also fun. It's a jumble of popcorn, ice cream and chocolate. The combo tastes a little like a Reese's peanut butter cup. My favorite dessert was the 14K Chocolate Cake ($12). A moist chocolate explosion with flakes of 14-karat gold on the outside. Total wow factor. Best thing I ate at RPM. Get this! I was less a fan of the Eton Mess ($10) - raspberry sorbet, whipped cream and berries. It comes in a tall glass that makes it hard to share. TL;DR - Go for the desserts and the service. If you want a killer steak experience, mosey down the block to Bavette's. Bonus: President Obama ate here on October 1, 2014.
(4)
Trent W.
Wife and I went there for our 8th anniversary! Wife had been there with her colleague and/or residents and told me I would love it. Well, I did. The ambiance and service was perfect. Most of all, the cowboy steak I had may have been the best steak I've had from a value standpoint. I've had more expensive steaks but for the money this was the best.
(5)
Shayna Y.
Overall: I was disappointed in RPM steak. While I don't mind paying a pretty penny for a meal, I expect to have a great experience - this didn't have a good value proposition. Likes: - Service was incredibly friendly Gripes: - Disappointed with the food (especially for the price) - the filet was good, but not $42 good. The brussel sprout salad was really bland. The Millionaire Potato was good, but not $18 good. There are so many other steakhouses in Chicago with better sides. - Disappointed with the atmosphere, I was expected it to be a little more trendy/chic like RPM Italian, but it was steakhouse-bland - Cocktails were limited and uninspiring
We came in for my parents' anniversary. The restaurant was aware and greeted my parents with champagne and even gave us a free appetizer. Lucy was our server and she was AMAZING. She made our RPM steak experience so memorable. Very sweet and personable girl who knows what she's doing. The steak was delicious - i had the 8 oz filet, my father the NY strip. Sides were great: mac n cheese is a MUST. Calamari and Octopus were out of this world. At the end they brought us out every dessert- our favorite is the popcorn! The decor is beautiful and the servers look killer in their white jackets! Loved it!
(4)
Chad R.
My wife and I were in Chicago for our anniversary and made reservations. I had my hesitations as I am a huge steak fan and typically places like this miss the mark. Boy was I ever wrong! This had to be one of the best steaks I've ever eaten! The staff is extremely friendly and caters to you the entire time making you feel like you are the only people in the restaurant. The next time we are in Chicago, we will definitely make plans to eat here again!
(5)
Andrea C.
My husband and I went here to celebrate our second wedding anniversary last night and I'm so happy we did! We had a lovely experience from start to finish. Had a quick bev at the bar while our table was being set (he had an Old Fashioned, I had prosecco) and took in the ambiance. Dark, trendy and hip, which feels just about right for a steak place to me! We were seated and our server immediately wished us a happy anniversary, which I thought was incredibly thoughtful and turned out to be indicative of the level of service we received. Food-wise, everything was outstanding. We started with sharing the Parker rolls and the wedge salad and then for our mains, he had the NY Strip, I chose the 8 oz. filet and we shared the blue cheese mashed potatoes. I LOVE a super rare, great steak and it was cooked perfectly. We ended the evening with some cotton candy, which was the perfect amount of sweet after an amazing meal. RPM does things right from start to finish- our water and wine glasses were never empty, the staff was absolutely delightful, the food was wonderful- the whole experience truly made our anniversary special.
(5)
Cindy G.
Can only speak to the cocktails. And as I sat there at the bar in this swanky Chicago restaurant in my yoga pants and second day dirty hair, I couldn't help but think #sorryimnotsorry. A few of us headed over to RPM after a long day of work and it was close to our hotel so we decided to pop in. Immediately we recognized WOW, we are not dressed for this, but the cocktail list looked so amazing we had to stay. I ordered up a tequila, blackberry and mint cocktail and it was one of the best I had ever had. It had ice similar to Frisch's (Cincinnati folk, y'all know what's up). Perfectly balanced and not too sweet. Loved the tartness from the tequila balanced with the freshness of the blackberries. For my second drink I got the champagne cocktail - a stickler for champagne I was worried. I asked if it was going to be doused in syrup or sweetener and he assured me it was not. What arrived can only be described as the nectar of the gods. A perfectly crips glass of champagne garnished with a sugar cube and some angostura bitters. It. Was. Perfection. The lighting, the decor, the cocktails. Yes, yes, and more yes. RPM - I will be dreaming about these cocktails until I can one day return. Thanks for an awesome experience.
(5)
Allen B.
Allow me to be the 2nd person to give this establishment a great review. As Dabney said above, "...speechless." Although I have yet to try RPM Italian, I'm quite sure after trying RPM Steak, they're food will be top notch as well. Where to begin...oh yes here we go: 1. Service is impeccable. Our server Devlin, was on-top of his game describing the menu and giving recommendations on what to order. 2. Our water glasses were constantly filled to the brim and was never left empty more than 5 minutes at a time. 3. Our reservations were at 7:30pm, we arrived early and they kindly accommodated our party of two right when we arrived. 4. Decor is very "man cave-esque", but then again you are going to eat a juicy steak so one can never eat such a manly dish in a "foo-foo" environment. 5. Support wait staff was very kind and efficient. Taking time out to swap our silverware with new utensils for proper eating was definitely on-point. 6. My GRASS-FED BISON RIBEYE was cooked to perfection. A beautiful medium temperature with just a slight touch of charring to keep the juices encased. Phenomenal. 7. The thick-cut bacon appetizer, good LAWD!!!! Vanilla bourbon glazed. Enough said. Don't come here at not try it, you'd be a fool if you skipped out on it. 8. The hand-cut fries....fries will be fries, but these fries are pretty damn good. It comes with an aoli dipping sauce. Jesus Christ was it good. LOL. 9. Rosemary Parker Rolls with Nordic Butter. Don't mess around, you better get up on this grain-filler. Warm, fluffy, the smell & flavor is INSANE. 10. The only steakhouse I know that serves grass-fed meats. That in itself is enough reason for me to come back. I'm definitely trying this place again. Won't you come and join me?
(5)
Kamran L.
I love this place, came for the first time for a friends birthday and since have gone back twice already. I'll be making my fourth appearance this week. The food is amazing, service is outstanding, and if you can't find something on this menu, then you probably shouldn't be here anyway. They got something for everyone.
(5)
Saba A.
This is just a cocktail and dessert experience at the bar with my husband around 6:00 p.m. on a weekday evening. We came in with no reservations and were greeted with smiles from 3 people joyfully letting us know that we can grab a table at the bar. Our waters were being filled and within a minute we were greeted by our waitress who gave us food menus, a dessert menu by request, and a cocktail menu while mentioning the different wines they had. My husband ordered his typical favorite of kettle and 7, and i got the "East India' cocktail of the list. The decor of the restaurant is the same as RPM Italian with the dark wood tables and white coats for the servers and the same style bar seating. It's a very professional and smart restaurant. I was happy to meet Jerrod and Richard Melman who with the LEYE industry has turned River North to the best place to find the most delicious restaurants with diversity. They were very friendly and personable. We ordered the 14 karat chocolate cake for 14 dollars. It was as you expect it, rich with the dark and milk chocolate flavors and seems to be a popular order on even just there second day of opening. Our waitress was soft spoken, and our bus boy was always around to clean up, and there was another waitress walking around folding the napkins. Outstanding restaurant choice if you are here to celebrate something or want to drink a fine cocktail after work. Whether you are coming in for a small appetizer, salad, or a steak, this restaurant should be on top of your list. Can't wait to return and thanks for coming into the neighborhood, RPM Steak!
(5)
Justin P.
Impressive restaurant. The layout of this place is open and classy. The service is outstanding; the only spot that comes close for my money is Mastros. I love restaurants that cater to groups as a team; it shouldn't matter who the waiter is...If I need something hook it up! RPM definitely did so, whether it was extra silverware, sides or anything. So if I had to stop there the place is already worth 5 starts. Now comes the food - I ordered steak tartare which was legit; not the best I've ever had but the portion was solid. For a main course I went with the 16 oz NY strip (which was flavorful) with blue cheese mash & asparagus on the side. I'll give the food a 4 because it was great but not the best I've ever had. Since I can't give RPM a 4.5 I'll toss them a 5. It was an enjoyable experience and I would go back.
(5)
Monique B.
The restaurant is beautiful, but for the price the food wasn't worth it. Service was ok, but more pomp & circumstance than good, friendly, attentive service. - Sidecar to drink before dinner: delicious, would come back for a drink - Bacon appetizer: AMAZING!!! If you like bacon, order it. The thickest cut of pork belly, it melted in my mouth. A little bit sweet from the sugar or syrup glaze, but still delicious. - 22 oz. Bone-In Kansas City Steak: So thick that the outside was charred, and almost burnt, giving the steak a not so great flavor. I like my steak medium rare, and it was cooked properly on the inside, the outside was just charred too much. - Brussel Sprouts: I thought they were well cooked and delicious. Service was not as attentive as I would have liked at a high-end restaurant, they had a lot of busboys and runners and waiters, but it seemed like the waiter still didn't have time to stop and genuinely see how I was doing or what I thought about the meal. I think the decor and ambiance here is much more intimate and romantic, but modern, and not all old man smoking room leather couches. So, if you're trying to impress a date, the ambiance and price might be enough to make you go here, but otherwise, there are other steakhouses that I definitely recommend more than this one.
(3)
S G.
Had a sat night dinner with my spouse. Service was excellent from the get go. Valet is 15 bucks We were seated upstairs which was actually Nice as well. They have a nice wine liSt for By the glass and cocktails were great We started with tuna tartare and the greens salad with burrata cheese - large and could share The bread was yummy but you do get charged We had the 52 dollar truffle risotto which was good... You can get a half portion and still fairly big. We had the sole, and special mushrooms which were awesome Def get the sweet corn... So good Millionaire potato was great but huge ... Share item Dessert was 14 k chocolate cake... Again huge and very rich... Took it home for late night treat Our meal was about 230 with 4 drinks . Pricy but worth a try, maybe for a special occasion
(5)
Sam A.
Excellent steakhouse! From beverages to food to service, everything was on par! Our server, Brian, was spectacular. He was friendly and was great with recommendations. The dry aged cowboy steak was amazing along with the blue cheese whipped potatoes and Brussel sprouts as sides. RPM is great with portion sizes and pricing, you won't go away hungry and leaving like you've been ripped off. First time at this place, but certainly will have to make it one of my top steakhouses in the city up there with Chicago Cut and Benny's! Reservations are highly recommended if you want a prime dinner time slot.
(5)
susan l.
a meal with a few of my favorite friends. a meal to remember! what i ate: - roasted bone marrow $15: mm yes, my lips were just covered with the fatty creamy grease of the bone marrow. they did NOT skimp on this at all! huge portion for a measly $15. if you love bone marrow, please get this to share! even with 4 people, this seemed an excessive portion. don't be afraid to ask for more bread as bread is the best way to consume all this fat. - chilled west coast oysters $18: very light, very fresh. i loved the sharp jalepeno and the acidic yuzu. the oysters were sweet - 60 day prime aged beef $125: our server recommended this to us, that for sharing, this was the way to go. we were tempted to originally order the impressive tomahawk cut, but this was a nice change. the meat was cooked exactly how we wanted, medium rare. my only gripe? the plate was cold, cooling the meat down considerably. by the time we really got into the steak it was a tad cold. i wish they warmed the plates up. i know that cooks the meat a bit, but id rather eat warm steak than cold. - broiled black cod $36: luscious, fatty, delicious cod. it was a small piece, but perfect for a few bites for everyone at the table. a great alternative if you're not in the mood for steak. - king trumpet mushrooms $12: earthy goodness! even my friend who isnt a fan of mushrooms admitted that these were pretty outstanding. they were a TAD salty, but really delicious with the steak. a nice balance and marriage of earthy meaty goodness. - millionaire's potato $18: another great rec from our server. somehow we all totally missed this on the menu, but i saw truffles, and i was sold. and indeed, this was a millionaire's dream of a potato. cheesy, fragrant, delicious creaminess, crispy potato skin. the truffles were a decadent touch. - bacon hash browns $7: i was intrigued, but compared to the millionaire's potato, the bacon hash browns were it's dowdy little cousin. while crispy, oily, and very indulgent with the bacon. this was exactly as you think it would taste. - wasabi buttered peas $9: the peas were a fresh green pop on all our plates and palettes. while very buttery, none of us could really taste the wasabi portion of this dish. perhaps they were light handed? not sure. regardless, these peas were perfection. pros: - food! it was really a meal to remember. surrounded by great friends, all of whom were really open to eating and sharing everything. it was nice getting to eat everything we wanted - server was attentive and very good with his recommendations. he was charming without being obtrusive or in the way - decor was beautiful. dark and romantic, but still had the bustle and liveliness of an exciting restaurant. - bar was impressive - bathroom was really nice - this really is a place to see and be seen (i sat in the same seat that ja rule sat in only an hour before!) - price was reasonable, especially after eating like kings! or, err, queens! cons: - we totally got confused and went to the other RPM. like total dorks we went in, said we had a rez, and were told, no we dont. after a moment of panic, the hostess at the original RPM said, oh you have a reservation at our steakhouse and calmly gave us directions. phew - a bit of a wait even with our reservation. i guess that's the price you pay when you go to a very busy and popular restaurant. we just hung out at the very very very crowded bar - crowded bar. the bar was PACKED, no where to sit, and it was a tad difficult to flag down a bartender for a drink would i come again? if i was in town, yes!
(5)
Lloyd M.
Went back to RPM Steak and this time did not get a flat tire so can be more objective; one of the best steak house experiences of my life. I have been to over 30 Chicago steak houses, and don't think I had a better meal. We started with the bacon, which was nice thick slices of pork belly. My favorite bacon is still David Burke's but this is definitely top-3. We then had a whole lobster as an appetizer (there were three of us) and it was fantastic. RPM's lobster is probably the best I ever had, has good flavor, is not chewy and easy to eat. I had the Duke as my entree. It is their featured steak, a boneless ribeye, and was cooked perfectly. Still love a steak with a bone but this was a fantastic steak. The mac cheese was also great. Finished with a red velvet souffle. One order was enough for the three of us and we all enjoyed it. Finally, they have my favorite wine on their wine list, Chocolate Block Shiraz from South Africa. I originally had it at Perry's but they no longer stock it. It is a fantastic, reasonably priced wine, very flavorful but not tannic.
(5)
Chase M.
I love this place. The cocktails are great and the Bison steak is probably the best in the city. The prices are a little expensive considering STK is about to open down the street and probably take over, however RPM Steak is a great steakhouse. Try the Millionaire's Potato!
(4)
Vinh N.
Went during chef week! The food was great the service impeccable. Had the steak and also bone marrow appetizer. The bone marrow was to die for! Ran into Giuliana Rancic and Bill. Was able to talk to them and take a picture. They were appreciative and thank us for dining with them
Let me start by saying the food and service were impeccable. That's where it ended. The security guard ( Oliver ) asked me to put my knife into my pocket. I assure you I was not carrying a knife nor any weapon. I feel like I was singled out as a Middle Eastern and he might as well have said "sir can I check you for explosives". My dinner was ruined and while I have been a long time patron and often entertain large parties, I sincerely don't see myself returning. As a business owner myself I would be embarrassed were my clients treated this unprofessionally. I will be mentioning this incident to everyone I come across.
(1)
Monica H.
Why are you so delicious? Why are you in my life to tempt me and make me poor? WHY? I'm not a steak person. I'm not even a beef person. But I am a diehard RPM person. I swear everything is laced with crack because I have yet to have ANYTHING that I was disappointed with. FOOD: - coal-roasted king crab: crack. crack crack crack. so good! It is small and you'll feel ripped off but darn it it's amazing. - Seared foie gras: very yummy!!! It sounds thick but it actually was very light and the savory/sweet mix was perfect with the blackberry. - shredded kale salad: i'm all about kale salads right now. The kale was soft enough so you didn't feel like a primitive hunter-gatherer, but had enough texture so it was still interesting. I would definitely get this if you want to attempt balancing out this heavy meal. - Roasted bone marrow: bone marrow is bone marrow and it'll make you wonder why you even bothered ordering the salad but it's huge, yummy, and impressive to look at. It's definitely a crowd pleaser if everyone is a fat ass. - Broiled black cod: mmm!!! it was MY perfect entree since I wanted to enjoy something delicious, fresh, worthwhile for the price, and not too heavy and decadent. I would order it again for sure. - A5 Miyazaki: if you're baller and you love steak, definitely try this! So incredibly tender. - Bone in filet: I only had a bite and honestly I'm not a steak expert but it was good to me! - Short rib steak: sa-vo-ry! that bone marrow butter isn't for the weak. delicious if you're up for the heavy challenge! - Millionaire's potato: a MUST if you're a potato person (you non-potato people are WEIRD. just saying). Everytime I go I am tempted to order two but the vanity in me stops myself. - Hen of woods: very buttery mushrooms. I really enjoyed this!! - Baked alaskan: lighting things on fire whooo!! This ice cream cake was surprisingly not too heavy and delicious after such a decadent and salty meal. TIPS: - Make a reservation a few weeks in advanced if possible. I was able to snatch up a reservation same day but you're usually left with very early or very late reservations. Taking the time a week in advanced makes a difference between 7pm and 10pm if that matters to you. - If it is your anniversary, birthday, or any special occasion, they give you free cotton candy.
(5)
KtMila F.
RPM has been consistently good. It's a bit of a "trendy" spot to be at, so beware of the crowd and noise levels. I would recommend the truffles on beef selections and the bison steak is to die for.
(4)
Martin D.
I put 2 stars in a feeble attempt to bring down the 4 star average. This place was incredibly underwhelming and a massive disappointment for our group of seven. Server was good but The food was massive disappointment for their price point. And surrounded but such amazing steak houses like Maestros and Chicago Cut this place tasted like a two year old dumped grocery store seasoning in their bone in ribeye and made their sides in an easy bake oven. If you read this either cook at home go to or a different steak house. Whomp.
(2)
Steve D.
Came here on a Friday night for dinner. This restaurant has multiple levels and out table was on the second floor. I normally do not like to sit anywhere but the main floor. However, the place was packed so here we go. Our table was placed between two groups who were obviously having a good time but it was so loud and the ceiling was so low, I just was not going to be able to handle spending time there. Asked the manager to move us somewhere else and he did after waiting for a few minutes into a great booth on the main floor. Alright, now my party can hear each other speak. Our waiter as extremely knowledgeable about the menu which I like since we had questions. We ordered multiple items. Tried the Parker house rolls which did not blow me away especially since you had to pay six dollars for them. At this type of restaurant with their prices, I believe that bread should be gratis. Hey, my opinion. Done with my griping. On to the food. We had steak tartare which was very good. Kale salad was only OK. I had a wedge salad that I was not too crazy about. The Blue cheese was overpowering and the dressing was not very special to me. Entrees were: Ribeye steak, lobster, coal roasted chicken, and steak frites. All of the entries were very good. However the frites were almost impossible to eat. They were almost like a shoestring potato but curlier. They just did not want to cooperate with a fork at all. Sides were good. Garlic fingerling potatoes and hen of the woods mushrooms. The desert we shared fell flat. Some type of bread pudding that was just saturated in some type of almond flavoring. None of us liked it and it went unfinished. I rate this place between 3.5 and 4 but I will give it a 4 because some of the items were really good. Not my favorite steak place though. Cheers to all.
(4)
Hayley H.
You can get pretty wild at RPM steak. Proteinemia. I'll tell ya, they know what they are doing with their meats. I had the millionaires potato, as everyone suggested, along with my sliced hangar steak. I died.
(4)
Diana P.
Bring your wallet full, or someone else's better yet! Ultra glam scene, huge place, love the space. Food/Fish: Food was great, especially the halibut. Melts in your mouth and just the right amount of sauce and seasoning. We had the brussels sprouts which were more like fried shaved pieces and they were also great-you MUST get those. Food/Steak: My husband ordered his bone in steak medium PLUS, and it came way too bloody which he wasn't happy about but still ate it. For $59 and at one of Chicago's premier steak houses, it should be cooked PERFECTLY. He also made a note to our waitress it had too much seasoning on it. Just a side note to ask for less if you order this as well. I'm not going to lie, part of me wanted to come here just for the watermelon flavored cotton candy you get at the end of the meal and it hit the spot. There were lots of business men dining around us and I'm assuming the company put up the bill which is exactly how you want it when coming to a place like this.
(4)
Kaylyn W.
Everything from start to finish was amazing. Our waitress was very helpful in suggesting menu items. We ended up deciding to split an appetizer, two entrees, two sides, and two desserts between three of us girls. Please please please order the roasted king crab. It literally melted in my mouth, so delicious. The black truffle risotto was also to die for. They brought it out and shaved the truffles onto the dish in front of us. The duke steak was cooked perfectly and between the mushroom bordelaise shallot/bone marrow butter, I preferred the latter. The roasted cauliflower had some sort of Indian/curry seasoning to it, not expected yet still good! The dessert was a show in itself with the baked alaska set on fire tableside and chocolate sauce poured on top. My cousin ordered the blueberry cotton candy and she loved it. I will be back very soon.
(5)
J S.
Excellentl! Great food, excellent service, great ambience. We had the bacon appetizer (always a hit), the guiliana's garden salad (just so so), salmon, strip steak, and the Duke. We had the Hasselback potatoes and veggies side dishes. The entrees and side were all delicious. We celebrated a birthday and they brought out the cotton candy and cake. Highly recommend this RPM Steak.
(4)
Ashley I.
I had two of my girlfriends in town, so I figured we would try something new. The atmosphere is very swanky. The servers and bartenders are all professional and helpful. We enjoyed the salads and appetizers. Unfortunately, two out of three meals were cooked wrong. The simple modifications we requested on our meals were not followed. For the price, I would have expected more. I did go again to have cocktails and desserts at the bar. Both were exceptional. The Baked Alaska was prepared table side; The dessert was torched.
(3)
Brittany H.
The food here is fantastic. A bit overpriced, but still very good. But since I love RPM Italian, I was expecting a bit more from the experience. We tried the oysters, cheese fondue, and truffle braised short ribs. The oysters were delicious, dressed with jalepenoes and cucumbers. The cheese fondue was pretty good, but a bit heavy on the garlic. The short ribs were tender and perfectly seasoned. I was expecting a bit more when it comes to variety of the menu. If you don't like steak, there aren't many other options. I made reservations on open table -- which told us the only opening was at 4:00. It wasn't until 6:00 that the restaurant even started to get busy. The service was good, but we were a bit disappointed when the table next to us got a few freebies and we didn't. 5 for the food, 3 for the experience.
(4)
Hilary B.
Absolutely fantastic! I was in Chicago for the first time and was recommended to dine here one of my evenings. Just so happened to be restaurant week as well. The food was delicious and our waiter Sal was on point the entire time. I also happen to live in NYC so this comes from someone with easy access to exceptional cuisine often. Great experience and I am looking forward to celebrating my birthday dinner at the other RPM location on Illinois for my birthday this month. Am sure it will be superb and I highly recommend to anyone!
(5)
Jamie B.
When deciding on which of the many steakhouses to eat at in Chicago, one needs to decide on the style they're going for. If techno/iTunes Top 50 Dance music and modern/feminine is the vibe you're looking for, then RPM Steak is the place for you. I found my filet to be filled with fatty tendons (a big no no) and really had to saw on this bad boy which I don't like doing. The side dishes were not too plentiful and overpriced for the small portions. The drinks were not too cold, and weren't served table side. We weren't even offered bread. Isn't it normal to have bread and a cold drink at a real steakhouse? The restrooms were inconveniently placed in what appeared to be a server station (?) a dumb move on the designer's part because a terrible catastrophe is bound to happen here on a busy night with a patron colliding with a server and a tray of drinks. This place is for the showy who want to emulate that E! lifestyle.
I took my husband here yesterday for Father's Day. All I can say about this place is EXCELLENT!!! Our server Mac was beyond great. My husband had the 60 day aged ribeye and I had a whole lobster. We also had the millionaire potato, mac and cheese and blueberry mojito drinks. Everything was perfect we had absolutely no complaints. It was somewhat pricey but it depends on what you order. There were reasonable priced items on the menu such as Salmon and Chicken.
(5)
Jason F.
It's VERY pricy, so understand that going in. With that said, it's a great place for a family gathering or a date. Really cool atmosphere/ambiance. As for the food, we got a number of things. Highlights: the filet mignon, hash browns with bacon (think gigantic, crispy hash brown bricks), fingerling potatoes with pepper, rosemary and parmesan, and great spinach. My brother got the KC cut (22 oz) and absolutely loved it. We got a warm crab leg with lime and coriander...absolutely ridiculous. The rolls with rosemary butter are also great. For desert, the chocolate cake AND the nutella bread pudding are must gets. The bread pudding rivals any I've ever had. The quality of the food is outstanding. It really is one of the best restaurants I've ever been to in Chicago. In a city known for its steakhouses, RPM is the trendier, sleeker version of older staples.
(5)
Emily S.
I really wanted to be impressed with RPM but I wasn't. The steak was so, so bland and the service was really slow even on a non-crowded weekday for lunch. The staff was very friendly but I will likely be going elsewhere to get steak from now on.
not even sure how to begin this review... it was phenomenal. I loved everything I ate (blue cheese mash, corn, 8oz filet, mac & cheese, baked Alaska desert, 14k chocolate desert). the ambiance is perfect and the decor is beautiful. our waiter was extremely helpful and charismatic as well.
(5)
Lucy A.
Great ambiance, great food & great service. One of the best steaks I've had. It's a new restaurant. It's only been open about 8 months and competes with Maestros and Joes Steakhouse. I loved it. Maestros is still my personal favorite but this came close. The Brussels sprouts and steak tar tar were excellent. I wasn't crazy about the Mac n cheese. The 60 day aged steak was pricey but very delicious. I highly recommend it.
(5)
Mia R.
Lovely setting. We came in on a week night early and got a great round booth table. The three cheese fondue garlic bread is over the top delicious! Not a big steak eater but did try the "Duke" and it was very good. The kale salad was perfect mix of flavors - yummy dressing. The Brussels sprouts were so tasty - just the leaves served crispy. My favorite of the night was the chocolate souffle! We opted to have it with banana ice cream instead of the normal option - mint ice cream. The banana ice cream with the hot melting souffle was a great combo.
(4)
Andrea H.
Came here for a business lunch on a Wednesday around noon. By 1:30 when we left it was hopping. We were the first people there, which was fine because we got the huge, strikingly modern dining room basically to ourselves for the first half hour of the meal. Super attentive (and very pretty) waitstaff in white coats. Snazzy! Too bad we were headed back to work! Four of the six in our party got Guilliana's Chopped Salad with Chicken or salmon and it received rave reviews from all of us! I loved all the different veggies it came with (carrots, radish, zucchini, and cucumber) and a super super light dressing (lemon and olive oil by my guess.) My chicken was perfectly grilled and tender. Others had a lobster roll and haddock and both were very happy with their meals. I would definitely come back. My only wish is they had REAL diet coke (not diet RC, Guilliana, really?? where were you on that one girl?) and a bread basket (i know, she probably would not allow a stray carb escape the dining room sans protein.) Maybe next time I will carry along a piece of bread with me, or would that be weird? Yea? I thought so. They do bring free chips for the table, which I could see would be addicting..
(3)
Monica B.
Restaurant is gorgeous and waitstaff was extremely friendly. However, for the price point, the food was not on par. + East India Cocktail: was afraid I wouldn't like the cognac, but it was very flavorful and smooth + Japanese Yellowtail: extremely fresh and melted in my mouth +/- Filet: sliced for my friend and I to share. meat was good, but not great - Brussels Sprouts: extremely bland and not cooked well. + Millionaire's Potato: ooey gooey amazingness. the black truffle amazingness made me finish my entire half. I won't be rushing back to RPM Steak, but I recommend trying it once for a nice evening out.
(3)
Luzette P.
I really don't understand the bad reviews. The food was fantastic. Portions were awesome! Compared to the San Francisco restaurants this place is reasonably priced. The waitstaff was so friendly! Wonderful service! I ordered the 14kt cake to go the next day because I was too full to eat it after dinner. :-) We had the 14kt cake on the plane back home and it was phenomenal. We orders the bacon, bone marrow, bone-in ribeye, Brussels and millionaires potato! All of the dishes were delicious.
(5)
Rob M.
I'm in sales so i eat steak professionally. I've been to all the steakhouses downtown and can confidently say that RPM is my #1 choice. Ambience is modern. Staff is top notch. And food is consistently delicious.
(5)
Perry W.
The crab, steaks and millionaire potato were excellent. My main complaint is a number of the stalls in the restroom were out of toilet paper and the restroom as a whole was out of paper towels. The Nutella bread pudding was not worth ordering and the mushrooms were rubbery.
(3)
Stephanie S.
Definitely not my favorite steak place in Chicago. I'll give it three stars for ambiance and service. The food was mediocre. I had the Duke ribeye and found it to be somewhat tough. Our salad and sides were nothing to write home about too. The highlight of the meal was the baked Alaska prepared table side.
(3)
K Y.
What does RPM stand for? I want to say really perfect meal, but I think really pricey meal is more appropriate. Don't get me wrong, the food is good. It should be for about $150 pp. and that is with only one drink with dinner!! It doesn't include dessert either. And you know how some restaurants bring you bread? Well, here you pay for it. Ok. So you know what you are in for so let's talk about the food. The shaved veggie salad with burrata was good and tangy because of the dressing. I had the Duke steak and whipped blue cheese mashed potatoes. Both were great. But nothing different from other steak places. I really wanted this place to stand apart from other restaurants and they did not deliver. Also we got dressed up for our outing and I was surprised to see folks in tennis shorts and Cubs t shirts. So now you are warned!
(3)
Liz A.
Loud music blasting.....food was ok....service less than ok....very slow.....waitress was more interested in the table of 3 men sitting next to us. I probably wouldn't go back....much better steakhouses in Chicago to eat at. Would be surprised if it's open for long
(3)
Iman J.
And another steakhouse in Chicago... Came here for my birthday dinner and arrived at 8:55pm for a 9pm reservation. We finally got seated at 9:30, with no apology or acknowledgement of the delay. I hate that. Again, Chicago has MANY steakhouses to choose from. How does RPM Steak stack up? Definitely not in the top 5. Closer to about 9 or 10 in my list. Want a great steak in Chicago? Head to Bavette's, Benny's Chop House, Mastro's, David Burke's, Gibsons or Chicago Cut. If you want somewhere that's trendy that you might spot a celeb or athlete. Go to RPM Steak. What we ate: Crispy Shrimp: Probably one of the most unique dishes of the restaurant and pretty good. Coal-Roasted King Crab: Too limey and a waste of a good crab leg. 8 oz. Filet: My girlfriend described it as a notch above a wedding steak. I thought she was being too picky until I tried it and she was right. A very flavorless, not enough seasoning piece of meat. You typically shouldn't have to salt a steak in a nice steakhouse and this one definitely needed salt. 24 oz. Cowboy Steak: I was originally going to go with the rib eye and I was recommended to opt for the $72 cowboy steak since it was dry-aged. I typically like dry-aged steaks better as they're more flavorful so I got it. It was pretty good, I also had to salt it and again in the last 10 steakhouses, this is the first I've salted a steak so it's not like I really like seasoned or salty steaks. Considering it was a $72 steak, it lived up to the quality you'd expect. I still rather go with Bavette's or Benny's for a similar steak. The sides are ehhh, I don't like blue cheese so the mashed potatoes were out of the question, so then I looked for a baked potato. Again, it was a Baked Hassleback, which is essentially a baked potato, but then sliced like potato chips... eh, didn't even finish it. If it wasn't for the fact that the Rancic's & the Melman's own this restaurant it wouldn't be as hyped as it is. I think STK opening up will definitely hurt RPM and getting a table will become much easier. Chicago is one of the best cities in the world for dining and RPM Steak doesn't measure up to some of the best steakhouses in Chicago.
(2)
A R.
I have mixed feelings... I brought my mom here for her birthday because she wanted a good steak and fun atmosphere. I assumed RPM Steak would be similar to RPM Italian in atmosphere but I was wrong - RPM Steak is much quieter with dim lighting, a more serious atmosphere and a less frilly menu. The waiter was very nice and made some good suggestions on the food: 1. Cheese Fondue - no joke, best dish of the night, absolutely delicious and not an enormous portion 2. Arugula & Artichoke salad - big portion, definitely big enough to share for 2-3 people 3. Roasted Bone Marrow - okay in all honestly, I couldn't touch it but the people I went with loved it. I should note, it comes out as 3 enormous bones instead of small pieces. 4. 8oz Filet Mignon - I ordered it medium well which should have a very slight pink as described by our waiter but it came out completely well done. Thankfully it was seasoned very well and still tasted great. Although, I'm not sure it was worth the listed price. 5. Millionaire's potato - FANTASTIC. So rich, so delicious, so worth the price. Also, it's enormous. We split 1 serving between 3 people easily. 6. Broccolini - wasn't fantastic, it was very spicy and of everything we ate, it was the least impressive. 7. Hen of the Woods mushrooms - I had never had these before and they were pretty good but very earthy and rich. 8. Cotton candy - yep, I meant to write that. It came out in a bowl with a happy birthday sign which was much preferred to the candles and singing at other places. 9. 14k chocolate cake - I really had my hopes up on this after reading so many great reviews and don't get me wrong, it was good, but it really was just fancy chocolate cake so I don't get all the fuss. 10. Soy latte - prepare for super strong coffee, as a religious Starbucks drinker I was shocked by how strong it was. Overall: good service, good food, stuffy atmosphere, high prices. Unfortunately, fell a bit short of expectations and I think I'll try somewhere else next time I'm in the mood for steak.
(3)
S C.
The ambience and service at this restaurnat is top notch. We had a great waiter (Matt), and the somlier came over to help with wine choice. We were able to find a nice bottle of red for $44, and it was delicious. The food was hit and miss. Starters: Oysters(great), Bacon (who ever met a piece of bacon they didn't like) and Fried Shrimp and Asparagus in Phylo. Main: Dukes' 12 oz Rib Eye filet (under seasoned) and Dove sole (we found bones in it after it was fileted). The $65 pricetag was steep for the fish. Sides: Truffle stuffed potato, potato Latkes, Lobster mushrooms and fried artichokes. All good, but $18 for a stuffed potato?? Dessert:14K chocolate cake (outstanding!) and Baked Alaska (frozen when served). I don't mind spending on good food, but I thought some things were just so overpriced and not that delcious. This is an expense account restaurant, won't be back on my own dime.
(3)
Rowena M.
If River North and all its wannabe posh is your thing, then I guess this is the place for you. Nothing bad from our experience in particular; it just wasn't my scene. Our reservation was at 9:00 p.m. and we didn't get seated until 9:15. I realize it's only 15 minutes but not even the slightest tad of apology from the front desk for the wait. The bartender was somewhat robotic; pleasant enough but you can tell that he is probably fed up with the swarms of unpretentious people that come his way. Cocktails were decent but lacked imagination. The menu had your classic steakhouse fare, which in a city filled with big boy steakhouses, it is getting more and more challenging to distinguish oneself from the crowd. I dined with my husband and a cousin and they split the 42 oz. wagyu tomahawk - it was a big steak...woop dee doo... I had the filet and for sides, we had the whipped potatoes and mushroom. Again, there was nothing bad in particular but nothing that stood out from the experience either. So all in all, I was fooled once by the hype and made it there this weekend but I will not be rushing anytime soon nor do I feel compelled to recommend to anyone.
(2)
Elizabeth E.
Went here last night for dinner for the first time, after MUCH anticipation leading up and I thought it was just "ok" I read a handful of yelp reviews before I went and the biggest thing I disagree with was the service. I thought the server/host/sommelier/manager couldn't have been nicer. We literally asked everyone who stopped by our table what it was like when Obama ate here a few weeks back and they each told us their story. It was cool. Now onto the food. Started with one of the specials - it was like a Parmesan truffle salad with a light lemon-y vinaigrette. Probably the best thing we ate all night!! This was fantastic - almost seems like something I could recreate at home (If I had the truffle flakes ;)). Loved this dish. If they have it again, I would certainly recommend ordering it. The next app we had was the raw Japanese yellowtail. Big "EH" here. Would not order this again. I'm a sucker for raw fish and this tasted very fishy. Which makes me think it was semi low quality. Onto the dinner - I ordered the 8 oz Filet with a side of bearnaise sauce. I had it prepared medium rare-medium... it was cooked really well and the meat was so soft it almost melted in your mouth. Biggest compliant was I didn't feel like the outside had that super seasoned crust that you get when it's seared. Not bad - just very run of the mill... again, "ok". My friend ordered the short ribs, these were delicious though again, just tasted like short ribs do anywhere - nothing incredibly unique or that made me say "I have to come back and order that again" Sides: We had the Millionaire Potato. This was tasty but should have been served with a steak knife, this was hard to cut. More truffle on this guy. Yum. We also had the lobster mushrooms which were a recco from a friend who thought they were to-die-for. Gotta say I disagree with that friend. They were just red mushrooms - hence the lobster naming. They were in oil, nothing to write home about. I would skip ordering this in the future. Dessert: We got that same 18 carat gold cake that everyone else on yelp has liked to take pictures of - supppper rich. We ended up ordering vanilla ice cream to go with it to cut out some of the intense chocolate. We were also celebrating a birthday so they brought out some cotton candy. That was fun :) Overall - this was "a-ok". I would certainly go back if I was invited or if I had some lettuce entertain you points to burn though I think there are a few other steakhouses around town I would prioritize ahead of this one. I mean I probably peed in the same toilet as Giuliana so... that's worth an additional star, right?
(3)
Scott H.
After loving RPM Italian we recently went to RPM Steak for what we expected to be an equally fantastic dining experience. Here are my thoughts: Cons: 1. In terms of steak in Chicago, not in the top 10 - Joe's, Hugo's, Chicago Cut, Maestro's, and Chicago Chophouse, Gibson's, Gene and Georgetti and more are all way better 2. The ambience was off...felt a lot like a Westin Hotel Bar/Restaurant. Didn't have a sexy hip vibe like RPM Italian. Felt conservative, nothing special (given the price) and again like a hotel lobby bar/restaurant. 3. Steaks/Menu way overpriced Positives: - Coal Crab Appetizer was really good - Millionaire potatoes with the truffle was really strong too - Good service (much like RPM Italian) I expected the coolness of RPM Italian and the food to be better given the reputation of the Lettuce Entertain You and how they have delivered everywhere else, but it left us leaving and saying "definitely don't need to go back there."
(3)
Tonya S.
My first time at RPM STEAK only words I have is if this was my last meal it would've been so worth it. I love chicago and when in chicago check out rpm steak
(5)
Lori E.
There was nothing noteworthy about this restaurant. With so many options in Chicago, skip this one.
(3)
Melissa P.
Fantastic meal, service and atmosphere! RPM Steak can definitely compete with Chicago's long standing steakhouses. We were greeted and seated promptly upon arriving and even offered a pashmina when one of us mentioned we were a bit chilly. The space has a retro-feel but is well lit, spacious and trendy. Having been there on their 8th night in service- it was also great people watching. Steven was our waiter and was excellent. Verry pricey meal overall- but worth the money. I highly recommend the following items: Oysters Kale Salad Filet Charred Sweet Corn (AMAZING) Millionaire Potato 14K chocolate cake (giant- share with a friend)
(5)
Georg Roth Los Angeles R.
Had a great service at the bar. The waiter was giving me excellent information about everything on the Menue. It's nice to get a great service, just makes you to want to come back. My Steak was perfectly prepared. Can only highly recommend this place.
(5)
Kison P.
This place has a very nice ambience and a socially inviting bar area. In the dining area I requested their best steak and was suggested the 42oz tomahawk and was told it could serve 3-4. We received a 30ish oz bone with maybe 12oz of steak. Great steak though I feel cheated on quantity at $150+ as we both left hungry. I would suggest stopping here for a drink or two at the bar and walk over to Mastro's or a take an Uber to Gibson's for a much much better ROI on your steak investment.
(3)
Paul T.
Literally the best meal I've ever had. Went there months ago and forgot to post a review not that it needs my help. I shared the 60 day aged steak and wow it was amazing! The bacon to start wow, the potatoes Mac n cheese everything great. Service too! Will come back next time in Chicago
(5)
Jay J.
Wow...RPM Steak definitely exceeded our already high expectations. We had earlyish reservations this past Saturday. First, we showed up and the ladies at the front were nice and considerate. We showed up early so we had a great manhattan and martini at the bar. Then the experience started. Joe, their sommelier, was friendly, helpful, and SO knowledgeable about their extensive wine list. He helped us pick a wonderful bottle of pino noir that was in our price range. Eric J, our server was kind, entertaining, and quick! We skipped appetizers knowing we wanted to feast and have a dessert. I got the Duke which was a perfectly cooked filet. My fiance got the steak tips. Both were perfectly cut, cooked, and absolutely delicious. To go with our steaks we got the brussel sprouts, blue cheese mashed potatoes, and oyster mushrooms. The brussel sprouts may have been the best thing we ate all night! To wrap up, we had a complimentary green apple cotton candy. It was fun, light, and really really tasty! We also had the Alaskan. My fiance called it "an event" and she wasn't wrong. The presentation is as cool as it gets. And it was REALLY good too! A major thanks to Joe, Eric, and the RPM Steak staff for helping us celebrate our engagement!
(5)
P L.
This place is sexy and classic. I first want to say, ladies step up your outfit game, its a place to see and be seen. I was traveling on business , and after a long day of hodge podge, I was looking forward to my Martini. I highly suggest a seat at the bar If you are traveling alone. I enjoyed a petite filet and a order of perfectly blanched asparagus. I will return again. THank you Jennifer for being a amazing bartender. Went back to my room completely satiated.
(5)
Raven H.
We went for dinner last night and everything was fantastic. Our waiter, Thomas, was excellent. The food we ordered was excellent. There were 4 of us, all ladies, and so we opted to order a variety of things to share. It was more than enough food! The Parker rolls are delicious. The rosemary butter served with them is so good I asked where I could buy some. We tried the kale salad and the heirloom tomato salad, both were very good. As our entree we ordered the 24 oz cowboy steak, Brussels spouts, peppers and the millionaire potato. For dessert we ordered the baked Alaska and the chocolate cake. My friends preferred the baked Alaska. My favorite was the chocolate cake. It was very rich cake but really good. I highly recommend making a stop at RPM Steak if you are looking for a nice meal out in Chicago.
(5)
Sims K.
one word: BACON! Best bacon in the city...everything we ordered was unbelievable. The service was great and the overall ambiance was perfect! We celebrated a birthday and were taken care of tremendously.
(5)
Lulu L.
Just had lunch here and it was amazing. I had the kale salad as a starter and for lunch I ordered the RPM BLT with a side of brussels sprouts. I can't over how good the good was. I will dream about your bs for days. I will also try to recreate the spice pineapple drink when I get home. What a refreshing drink for the summer. Big !
(5)
Ray D.
NY Strip seemed small but prepared well. Requested it cut but did not come cut? Bacon appetizer was fatty but tasted like yummy breakfast syrup. But would not order that again. Great salads! Blue cheese Mash potatoes were awesome! Good chocolate cake dessert.
Shrimps on steroids, juicy sliders and great wines. Service was phenomenal and the food was fantastic. Housemade chips I could eat by the bowl full. Nice modern decor as well. I shall be back.
(4)
Chitrali S.
This place is super trendy and really enjoyed the ambiance. We stared off with the chopped salad and jalapeño cucumber oysters. The oysters were delicious something unique with jalapeños in them. We then had our mains my husband had the dry aged 16oz NY strip. He was amazed by it. I got the mac n cheese as I do not eat steak, which was really good it had bacon and mushrooms and breadcrumbs. The side of mashed potatoes without blue cheese were one of the best sides I've had. The asparagus was pretty good too. Overall this place was a great place to eat I would have given the 5 stars it deserves but the service was just a little less than average.
(4)
Diana S.
I had a reservation last night for a late anniversary dinner with my boyfriend. We were new to the place and the server helped a lot with describing how the menu was set up and also helpful with a wine selection. After minutes passed by, we decided to go on sharing a cowboy steak and a millionaires potato. The cowboy steak had a nice touch of fat to it and cooked perfectly(medium well). I would say the millionaires potato was my favorite, though. I would order it again and I wished I ordered another one just for to go. After dinner we settled on the Baked Alaskan for dessert and I think being able to watch it get prepared in front of us was a nice way of ending the night. Will recommend to others and definitely come again.
(5)
D T.
This location is SO much better than the original RPM; I was shocked. The guy and I went at prime time without reservations; thankfully he's a great tipper. We snagged a booth asap in the bar. Our server was super attentive, and I did not like my drink. It tasted old or just not right at all. Normally I feel awful sending things back, but for $40, this was unbearable. The replacement was excellent. We ordered the seafood tower which was great. Not as good as Maude's or Bavette's, but good. I was Hell bent on ordering a bone in steak, and it was either a filet or an almost $100 strip. My date could have cared less, but I wasn't starving. He ordered a ribeye, and the server talked me into the bone in ribeye as well. Being my least favorite cut, I was very pleasantly surprised. It was excellent. And the millionaire potato is as good as everyone says. Cotton candy at the end is weird. I don't like it in general, and wish they'd leave a cookie or cupcake. Overall the vibe is less attitude, more business men, way more enjoyable. And as much as I like the original, there's always something off about it. I'll definitely choose Steak over the OG any time.
(5)
Lindsey D.
I made the BF get reservations here for my birthday, mainly because I wanted that baked alaska :) I was a little annoyed that when we arrived on time for our reservations, we still had to wait about 20 minutes to be seated, but so it goes. Once seated, I was also a little annoyed that the waiter didn't ask if we were celebrating anything, mainly because I know they bring out cotton candy for special occasions and I wanted some of that! To be fair, the BF should have mentioned it was my birthday when he made the reservations, but he didn't. I had two cocktails, the cobbler and the sparkling cocktail. Cobbler was a little too tequila-y for me, but it was good. The sparkling cocktail was delicious and pretty. For appetizers we got the 3 cheese fondue and coal roasted king crab. Fondue was delicious, but it is kind of hard to go wrong with melted cheese and bread. The king crab was amazing, but such a small portion what you pay. it's just one leg so basically we each got 2 bites. I ordered the 8 oz. filet and he ordered the NY strip. Both cooked medium. Both were delicious. We split the brussel spouts and blue cheese whipped potatoes, which were both good but nothing special. For dessert we ordered the baked alaska and my bf asked if they do anything special for bdays. Kind of embarrassing considering I knew they did and he should have asked before hand but nevertheless the brought me my watermelon cotton candy with a little happy birthday topper. The baked alaska was prepared in front of us and was just as awesome as I thought it would be.
(4)
Kathryn S.
Everything was amazing. Yes, its expensive and upper crust....don't go here if you don't want that. We had reservations but tables weren't getting turned over fast enough so we had to wait a bit at the bar to be seated, and after we sat it took awhile for our waiter to come to us but it was worth it and they MORE than made up for it. We closed the place down and our waiter accommodated us from start to finish, even helping suggest drinks and food that were perfection. The food - to die for. Everything was amazing, the foie gras, the steak, the frites, the brussel sprouts, the baked alaska, the drinks! YUM YUM YUM. Best part - they managed to have you leave COMPLETE satisfied without being so full you hurt and want to vomit despite the flowing of food. Great music, great ambiance, friendly staff - really start to finish a treat. Keep up the great work!
(5)
Elizabeth R.
This place was exceptional! My husband and I came here for our 4th wedding anniversary. The atmosphere and ambiance is very slick and relaxing. We started off with wine and a Moscow Mule along with the garlic bread fondue. The fondue was so delicious but I must warn you that the cheese was quite stinky, a bit too much for my husband. I got the chicken dish and my husband got the Duke steak, which was huge. The chicken was largr, perfectly broiled, and came with a delicious yogurt sauce. We got the hash brown pototoes and spinach as a side. The spinach was very flavorful and the hash browns were baked with bacon scraps - oh my! The service was exceptional as well. Our waiter, was funny and attentive but also did not rush us at all. For dessert we got the vanilla bread pudding and they treated us to a GIANT wheel of cotton candy. All the staff was helpful and worked as a team to help one another out. Our bill was approximately $200 after tip and all. A bit pricey but worth every penny and good for special occasions. The best part of this night however was that Bill and Giuliana were actually dining here, two booths away from ours. Even better was that Bill came up to us, shook our hands and wished us a happy anniversary. It was a very cool experience especially since we both love them so much and always joke about hopefully seeing them one day, every time,we go to RPM.
(5)
Mariam K.
Chicago can never have enough Steakhouses, so glad we have this now. I was lucky enough to get a reservation exactly when I wanted it! I'm not in love with steaks, but if its cut for me, flavorful and the meats perfectly cooked the way I want it, then I don't mind it. I ordered the sliced hangar steak, and I never say I loved my steak, but for the fist time I did! Our waiter helped us with our order, and everything he recommended was amazing - the Rosemary Parker rolls, bibb and avocado salad, millionaire's potato, and roasted corn. For dessert we ordered the cheesecake souffle, which I wasn't a fan of, which is probably why I'm giving it 4 stars... because the dessert completes the meal, and I figured with how good everything else tasted, the dessert would be amazing, unfortunately I was disappointed. The service was impeccable, all the waiters constantly kept coming to clear/clean our table and check on us. The ambiance was nice as well, I felt like I was in a different city. Until we meet again!
(4)
Joe R.
This was my girlfriend and I's first time here. We sat at the bar and had a round of drinks and a snack so we were not there for a full dinner. We received attentive and polite service. We got an excellent review of the menu from one of the staff after he found out we had not been there before. Definitely was enough to entice us to return. The Wagyu they service, is from Japan, the real effing deal. Butter meat. We ordered the tuna sashimi. It was seared evenly on the outside from vinegar. The inside was raw, tender, and absolutely amazing. The display was neat and appetizing. Our drinks were very delicious and we plan on returning for the wagyu at a later date. I rated this five stars because service, food, and cleanliness were all exceptional.
(5)
Mayra C.
I went for my 1st year wedding anniversary. I had a reservation and was seated right away. The service was great. We had the 60 day aged Ribeye and it was amazing. Best ribeye we've ever had. It was pricey but more than enough for both of us. So good that my husband wanted to take the bone home to finish it off, lol! Of course he was kidding. But their sides were just as good. We had million dollar potato, Mac and cheese and I forgot what mushroom option we went with but everything was superb. I will definitely come again.
(5)
Cassie M.
This place is amazing! The service was excellent, the food was to die for, and the atmosphere was so relaxed. Me and my husband both got steaks and they were melt in your mouth good! We got the millionaire potato's and wow, amazing Everything was good, and it was money well spent!
(5)
Merrill O.
Yep. I love me a good steakhouse, and RPM Steak fits the bill! Nice atmosphere, fun background music, excellent service (thanks, Chrissie!), and great food. We started with the Seared Foie Gras and the Thick-Cut Bacon appetizers. Both were quite good...the Foie Gras had an interesting pairing with bread pudding and pineapple....and the Bacon was bacon....isn't that always enough?? For our main course, the 3 of us all had different cuts of steak (mine was the Grass-Fed New York Strip...I highly recommend it if you like your steaks super rare, like I do) and Soy-Glazed Shitake Mushrooms, Blue Cheese Whipped Potatoes and Brussels Sprouts. The only side I didn't really care for was the Brussels Sprouts...I prefer mine to be whole sprouts, not shaved. All in all, a great steak dinner, with fairly generous portions.
(4)
Marge G.
A great lively steakhouse in Chicago! The Duke was excellent as was the 60 day bone in rib eye! The service was very attentive & great side dishes!
RPM steak is a restaurant for people who watch the E channel and thinks it's cool. It's a nice restaurant but it is definitely overpriced and overhyped. That said, it was very good and we had a great time. I ordered the DUKE ribeye steak and it was glorious. I didn't put my fork down until it was devoured. We also had Foie Gras, mostly because it has been discussed in movies that rich assholes eat, and the appetizer bacon. To my surprise, both were wonderful. We wound up ordering 3 desserts to split between is 4. It was all a big dog and pony show. Lots of flash but pretty empty. I wish I had ordered another steak but didn't want to work overtime the next week. The service was great. Why the hell do these people use their talents to serve in these restaurants. Our waitress was too nice and too knowledgable and well spoken. I hope she gets paid handsomely. Wonderful girl. Forget her name. She kind of reminded of a child that Demi Moore could have had with an Asian man. I would go if you have the money. Otherwise, buy some nice meats and watch the E channel all night and pretend you are someone special like on those shows.
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Jason M.
Best steakhouse in chicago! Well spaced tables, excellent service, bison and grass fed opinions and Attention to detail. One suggestion they should offer french service on the sides, like most great steakhouses do. Other than that I had a wonderful meal. I plan on bringing my wife for our anniversary next month. Can't wait. Bison filet I highly recommend.
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Valeria G.
I am writing a 5 star review because of how well the staff worked together after a chauvinistic customer experience. I was out there for a friend's birthday on a Saturday night. Towards the end of the night I watched as a hostess exchanged words reprimanding a customer. She stormed off and told the bouncer and her fellow coworkers; who then approached the customer. We watched as the customer swore he had done nothing wrong. He then proceeded to take his shots and continue to frolic at another table with 2 women. Finally, he was escorted out and as he proceeded to leave he yelled to the hostess who got him in trouble. He yelled inappropriate things to her across the room and flicked her off. Other customers were appalled. I applaud the staff for sticking up for their coworker and not tolerating this sort of behavior (that unfortunately is experienced throughout River North). The staff did a superb job to stand up for the unacceptable behavior over the profit they could have gained with that belligerent man and his cohorts. He yelled to say he's never coming to the establishment again. Thank God.
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Agnes S.
Love RPM Italian, so was happy to dine here yesterday. Great lunch spot...if you want to impress a colleague or a date...take them here. The chilled lobster cocktail was awesome; so was the presentation. My black cod was perfect; right amount of sweetness from the mirin glaze. The 8oz. Filet was cooked exactly as ordered; bernaise side was a nice compliment to the meat. I gotta say that the iced coffee tea impressed me...as I drink these 2x a day. They give you iced tea ice cubes, so your tea won't be diluted - how clever! Service was polished; can't remember our server's name (blonde bun) but she was very attentive and knowledgeable. Will definitely be back for dinner
(5)
Kiran H.
Overall, RPM Steak was a rare treat. The Parker House Rolls were warm and delicious. I had the Duke and it was just flawless. I actually dreamt about it that night. The sea salt they provide you really kicks it up a notch, too. It was definitely the best steak I've ever had. My mother had house specialty chicken and it was amazingly spiced. Just a LOT of small bones. Loved the sauce that came with it. Our waitress was perfect. Very knowledgable and warm. The ambiance and music was super trendy. The only complaint I have is about the host. I was waiting to be seated and for some reason he just stared at me coldly. An awkward few seconds passed by and I realized he was waiting for my mother. I didn't realize she was still checking her coat. So I laughed and said, "oops, didn't realize she wasn't behind me." I got a cold stare in return. When she was ready, the host wordlessly took us to our table. Not a big deal, but it was surprising. I would definitely return (if I had another $200 to spend).
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Jay I.
Hearing a lot of good stuff about this new steakhouse I decided to try. We made a reservation at 8:30pm, but the table was ready at 9pm. Also overheard that table for 2 without a reservation will be a 90 min wait. It was that packed. Our server was very nice and we started with a complementary amuse bouche. My wife started with whiskey (doesn't remember the name) which she said was very good. Then we ordered a brioche type bread (no complementary bread in this restaurant) and bourbon glazed bacon. On mother of heaven, this bacon was one of a kind, and everyone should taste a piece of this. Then we moved on to the steak. We ordered grassfed ribeye and new york strip. They were good, but I think I should have ordered the signature steaks. For the sides we ordered roasted cauliflower which seemed to be marinated with curry powder, and shiitake mushroom that had a very firm texture. Now back to the hosts, when we arrived at 8:30pm and asked for the table, the hostess initially told me the staff were cleaning our table and it should be ready in minutes. Then 15 minutes passed. I went back to ask the host who was with the hostess I initially talked to, and he told me the restaurant was a bit backed up that day but my table should be ready very soon. Then another 15 minutes passed. There are two problems here. First, the hostess lied to us that our table was getting ready when in fact it was not even close to being ready. Also in a high end restaurant like this, where reservation is almost impossible to do especially on weekends on a short notice, reservations mean something. I mean that it should be observed strictly, and it is the restaurant's responsibility to calculate the circulation flow of customers so that nothing like this happens. Restaurant cancel reservations if we show up like 10-15 minutes late, but restaurants being 30 minutes late is ok? No it definitely is not ok.
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Meredith K.
I had such high hopes! We made our reservation a month in advance and then anxiously awaited. When we walked through the door you can see the coat check to the left and the host stand on right. So went up to one of the hosts. He quietly confirmed my rez and asked if we were checking coats. At first I said no but then my boyfriend took my coat. And then I stood there. No words were exchanged. Then I stepped aside so others could check in. Then my boyfriend said he was going to run to the boy's room. My friend and I stood to the side. We thought, should we have walked to another station? So we walked in to the bar area a bit, but that wasn't it. So then we stood across from the host stand just looking at them. They looked back at us. No one made a move. So then I was annoyed and went up to the guy I talked to and said, "I'm sorry but are waiting or what should we be doing?" He (w/o eye contact or talking) grabbed some menus and told the seater guy to seat us. Inside its crazy, very cool, very white jacketed steakhouse-y. We were seated in the middle of a bunch of tables that were not arranged very well. I could lean back just a little and talk to the table that was near us (which I actually did later) My seat was bumped by just about every server who was trying to get to one of the many tables that were clumped together. Then the pacing was off. We received the Parker House rolls right away with some butter.They weren't hot. It was just ok. Not bad but I wouldn't order them again. Then our drinks arrived along with two other starters. I hate when this happens because what are you supposed to do with the big menus and wine list? I will say the old fashioneds are fantastic. We got the hot crab starter which was insanely delicious. It was small. We each only got a bite which we knew that was going to happen. If I had ordered 10 more of those it would have been amazing. We also tried the octopus. I'm glad it was no one's first time w/ octopus b/c it would have been their last. We found ourselves saying things like, I like the little potatoes that are with it. The octopus didn't have much flavor and was chewy. Then our guy came back to take the rest of our order. He seemed very rushed. Like if we didn't have the answer immediately then he was leaving. There was one point where we had to stop him from going. I ordered the cod which was very well cooked. The sauce was a little too sweet but nice. I could have used some sort of small garnish. My boyfriend and friend both ordered a dry aged NY stip, but they wanted it cooked differently. A true test! We also ordered the millionaire's potatoes, brussels sprouts and caramelized mushrooms. They cleared our plates and then our waiter came over to see if we wanted wine. I asked about one of the bottles that I had before to see if he thought it would go w/ fish and steak. He seemed bothered that I had a wine question and said he'd get the sommelier over. It seemed like 3 mins later and a my food was being put in front of me. Then our waiter quickly took it away and said sorry that was a mistake. Then a min later it came back again. By the time the sommelier came over we had decided that it would make more sense to get just a glass each since we were eating different things. He was helpful. I will say that their wine by the bottle selection is limited in that if you don't want to spend over $100 on a bottle then you have like 1 choice. I wanted to dig right into those fancy potatoes! But I needed to borrow my boyfriend's steak knife to do it. They were tough! They weren't hot! They were blah. I wasn't getting gooey cheesy truffle goodness. In fact nothing they served us was hot. My fish was lukewarm. The brussels were ok. A nice salad like dish with bits of apples. We really liked the mushrooms but I wasn't sure if we got the right ones. I wasn't getting caramelized from them. The steaks were supposed to be rare and medium-rare. They were both rare. My boyfriend then blamed himself and said he should have ordered it medium. For a steakhouse I think that's unacceptable. But he said it was so delicious that he was going to eat it. He ate half of it because he likes to have it the next day. So we asked to have it wrapped. Then we tried three desserts; the baked Alaska b/c that's so rare, the chocolate cake, and the recommended nutella bread pudding. The cake was amazing and rich enough for 3. Pass on the pudding - you can't tell that there's even chocolate in it. The Alaska is flambeed table-side. Its nice. Then we asked about the 1/2 a steak to take home. It was MIA. They offered to either comp it or make a new one to go. So he has a whole one for the next day now. I'd come back for the cocktails and the cake. I was just surprised being LEYE of the service.
The ambience, scene, and desserts here are beyond stellar. My biggest issue with this place was the poor cooking skills when it came to the temperatures. I came with a party of five and all of us got the signature "The Duke" - 10 oz ribeye filet at MRare for our main dish. This steak costs $52.00 each so you would think it would be out of this world. No. They had to send back our entire order because they all came out brown in the center. When they came the second time, they were still brownish. It was really bad, but at that point we felt so bad for the server we kept them. That being said, the waiter's service was awesome! He was very friendly and brought over free desserts for the mess up. The staff in general seems a bit cold though, especially the hosts when you walk in and bussers. Overall - I would come here for drinks and dessert. Stay clear of the steak.
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Enola D.
My new favorite restaurant when visiting Chicago. The decor, food and service is outstanding.
Didn't have to wait for our reservation, scallops were amazing, steak was great, and our server was very nice. I'll be back!
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Paulie W.
Dined here last October and had a delicious dry-aged strip steak that had a velvety texture to it, unlike any other strip I've ever encountered. My companions liked their filets very much too and the bleu cheese whipped potatoes were also lights out. The breads(rolls) were not so impressive though and my portion of brussel sprouts was very small. The room is very unsteakhouse-like, in a good way. Tastefully modern. I'd go back just for the meat and comfortable surroundings.
beautiful lay out...I actually like RPM Steak way more than RPM Italian. It's up there as one of Chicago's best steakhouses. Seafood tower and millionaire potato is must!!! Well worth the money Tip: try to go just to the bar, sometime seating opens up there...same menu
(5)
Michael B.
Very elegant, fine dining experience with food cooked to perfection.
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Nicole L.
I'm leaving RPM Steak a 3/4 because the food would have been 4/5 but service was 2/3. Strangely, our server was very nice, but when I paid attention to other tables, I felt like he didn't give us the same service. Normally, I wouldn't care that much, but as the reservation stated, it was our 1 year wedding anniversary celebration. That's kind of a big deal. My husband had made sure to notify the host when making the reservation. Our waiter did wish us a happy anniversary when he first greeted us, but that's about it. Our drink orders took quite sometime to arrive and my husband's beer came out wrong. It took a while to get the right beer back again. It was a Sunday night and the restaurant was busy, but not CRAZY weekend busy. Next, we ordered the parker house rolls (which i was SO excited for) with our drink order. He didn't come back to tell us that they they ran out of the Parker House Rolls until he finally came back to take our main entree order. By this time, we were starved and really needed something with our drinks. The waiter knew I was disappointed about it and didn't do anything to remedy the situation. Our salad took a long time too. It came out after we had basically finished our first beer and first glass of wine...that's a long time, especially since I was nursing my $16 glass of wine. Redeeming factor: everything we ordered was delicious!
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polymorphyc g.
I have been here many times. I love this place. Last time we had the best server yet. David, he was vey knowledgable about the food, and specific preparations of each item. I was very pleased with his extensive knowledge of each item on the menu. He came by when needed didn't push or rush is at all, and he was thanked heavily in the end. The bar scene is popping, after we checked in we found a spot and started doing some drinking the standards, manhattans, martinis, ect, are great. They also have a great special drink menu, wine selection. The people watch was awesome. Some of Chicago's most beautiful and friendly folks were there. We talked to a regular, and I mean everydayer and he bought us a round of drinks. Finally, the manager Jourdan is top notch, and is deeply concerned about maintaining this restaurants superior reputation. Finally the garage right next door has EV charging.
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Steve A.
Food here is great (just as long as you're pre prepared for the prices), but really hard to fault the food at all. The waitress was excellent. Only drawback for me was the waiter taking the starter plates away a bit too early. I'd go back though.
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Frank R.
Don't change a thing this place is great. One of the top 3 steaks I have had in Chicago and while I was prepared for a really healthy bill it wasn't too bad. Definitely recommend this place!
(5)
Jordan B.
Just went here recently with a friend for a girls night. I ordered a glass of prosecco, she ordered a cab. Drinks were fantastic, they gave us a nice booth for the two of us which was lovely. For appetizers we split the Caesar which was perfectly dressed and the fondue garlic bread which I've never tasted bread that good in my life!! For the main course I ordered the filet, since that's how I judge a steak restaurant and my friend ordered the duke. I'd have to say, the steaks were the least favorite part of my meal. They were okay - the duke was definitely better of the two. Doesn't hold a candle to Joe's or the Cut though. I would go there for the drinks and appetizers, probably will stick to the real steak houses if I want steak and stay with RPM italian if I want that trendy atmosphere. All in all - decent service, great appetizers and the fourth star for giving us great seating!
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Ziggy K.
Food was excellent. However, once one of our friends ordered a Bud Light the waiter gave us a scornful attitude for the rest of the night. Honestly, he treated us like we belonged at a White Castle. Adding insult to injury, it took the valet almost 40 minutes to bring our car. Service was absolutely atrocious. Dined here a week earlier with my wife and everything was great. They really need to work on their staff.
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Fidel Diana A.
Wife and I decided to go out in a date so we decided to checkout this place since it was highly recommended by family. We were seated promptly as we made a reservation. We ordered an old fashioned drink which was decent and a bit watery for my liking. I ordered the NY steak medium and wife ordered the steak burger. The food came out in about 10 minutes. To my surprise, my steak was cooked more on the rare side which I brought up to the waiter who took it back to cook more. After a few minutes, the same steak was brought back and again was not cook right. I brought it up to one of the guys walking around in black suit. He apologized and said he would take care of it. After 5 minutes a new steak came out and our waiter said it was complimentary which was a nice surprise. I cut into the steak and it was perfect (just like my wife ). I was very happy. My wife loved her burger. Although it was not a perfect night, the staff was very helpful and turn the night around. We will return and recommend this place too.
Thin ribeye steaks, very long wait 2.5 hrs at a time when it did not appear to be very busy and very poor/slow bartending. We had empty drink glasses twice for over 10 minutes as the bartender walked by and did not ask if we needed another drink. You can definitely get more for your money elsewhere.
This is a good place, especially when you consider the atmosphere. It's a very hip vibe with a good soundtrack and not too loud to hold a conversation. the staff is very helpful. Even in cases where they really did not know what to do they responded with a direct follow-up (better than the attitude that you can sometimes experience in Chciago). The drinks and drink menu are ok -- nothing terribly unique or outrageous, but good enough selection and a good variety. I think they'll make what you want, but you really need to know the recipe if it's not on the menu. The food here is really meat and potatoes focused. Yea, they have other things on the menu, but it's clearly a steak house -- just check out the name to get a clue on that. The steaks are generally over-done relative to expectations (just order one notch lower then you would usually). The sides are good and aligned with the steak and potatoes theme. Safe option, good food, very accommodating service. A good option for a meat-eating group.
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Blog S.
As a burger enthusiast I must say that this is my favorite burger in the city right now. Three different cuts of steak ground into one delightful patty will leave you saying "That dude was right, this is a pretty cool burger." Other dishes that are outstanding are the Cod, and the skirt steak (usually a filet guy), as well as the spinach with parmesan cheese. I don't find the prices to be terrible here, they are simply "nice / trendy steakhouse prices" You are probably looking at $100 per person with a couple drinks and sides / app. My steak was $26, Cod was $32, Burger / side $18. The atmosphere is one of style, class, sophistication and fun. They've perfectly blended the trendy theme of newer steakhouses with a touch of class and old school flavor. Go here, it's going to be a neat time for everyone involved.
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Trookie N.
Had dinner on a business trip. Our reservation was 9:30pm. The place was rocking. I was a little hesitant about dinning here. Thinking it's a big hype cause Bill & Giuliana are owners. I was really surprised how good the food was. The Spicy Miso Grilled Lobster was frickin' amazing! I would fly to Chicago and just order that again in a heartbeat. The Black Cod literally melts in your mouth. The Beet Salad was fantastic. They give you so much beets. The Filet was OK. Overall Food here is amazing! I would highly highly recommend this place.
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Nora B.
Must order the Baked Alaska!! I don't even remember the dinner it was so good!
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Tan L.
I love this place. Very exclusive, service was excellent and food was top notch! Location is convenient too since we live in the city! I highly recommend this place!
(5)
Ron J.
Way overrated. Food was good but with all the steakhouses in Chicago I've been to I don't think I'd go back for the price. Started with coal roasted king crab, delish but very rich. Next had the fondue which was good but pure melted fat goo, already feeling a lb of butter in my stomach. Wedge salad had pickled jalapeños and kalmata olives?!?! Then most disappointing part of the meal was my 77 dollar Waygu ribeye. I've spent more for steaks before but this was such a let down because it was 6oz of fat ring (see pic). Normally on a ribeye that rendered fat ring inside of the cap is the most delish buttery goodness but this was inedible. Half my steak was left on the plate. Brussels sprouts were great and the crispy baked potato is prob best I've ever had. Such a let down on the steak. Great atmosphere, good service (our waiter wasn't great but bus boys were awesome and the other waiters seemed really good).
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Samantha H.
I had been excited to check this place out since most foodies I know that agreed RPM was overrated said this place was much better. Overall I found it the same as RPM, not bad, but overrated and overpriced. I will say I really love the decor. The interior is very well done. The bar area is very cool. Our experience started out by getting the feeling the place wanted us to check our coats, which is fine. However we had to wait literally 5 minutes. The line was growing so eventually someone assisted the girl at the coat check but they started at the rear of the line with the people who hadn't been waiting as long. The three of us looked at each other a tad perplexed, but nothing major. We were sat and our server immediately came over, which I did appreciate. I looked at the wine list, which was grossly overpriced although that seems to be pretty standard, unfortunately. For example, Blackbird Arise, which retails for $50 at Binnys was $120 on their list. Bennys has the same bottle for $81. My friend got a dirty martini and did say it was really good. Our server had a few suggestions, although I think most fell short. We started with the thick cut bacon, which was good cause, well, it's bacon. Not the best thick cut I've had but any day you get thick cut bacon is better than most other days. On the suggestion of the server, we got the crab appetizer. All three of us didn't care for it at all. I actually liked it a bit more than my two companions but they both did not care for it. Then we got the yellowtail appetizer. This was not a suggestion although definitely the strongest app. It was very good actually. I would highly recommend. Again based on recommendations, my two companions got 'the Duke.' I get it...named after their son. Cute. I wish I could rave about that but both of them said it was not that good. They said it was bland. That being said, they were both cooked perfectly (one medium and one medium rare so different temperatures as well). I went against the recommendation and got the bison filet. This was very good. They both tried a bite and said it was much better than 'the Duke.' If I return I will definitely get this again and highly recommend. He raved about the mac and cheese and one of my friends is a hug mac and cheese fan and pretty much always gets it. She said she hates how restaurants rave about their mac and cheese and then when you get it, it's just mac and cheese. So she was hoping that would not be the case here but unfortunately it was. It was not bad, but nothing special. We also got the brussells, which were pretty soggy and lacked flavor. The hen of the woods mushrooms were very good as well and that was the one exception to my earlier statement about recommendations falling short. I would get these again. Over all nothing was bad but for the price point (higher than similar steakhouses), it didn't seem to meet expectations. The clear standouts were the yellowtail and the bison filet.
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Michelle S.
I went opening night and we had a few issues with the food. Pretty much everything we ordered was over cooked and for the steak being the center of attention, I was not impressed. The idea behind a lot of items was great, but the actual items served were lacking. Beautiful place, great bar, saw Stan Lee from Marvel comics, so that made the night better.
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Cassie B.
Holy mother! This place is great. I noticed the not so stellar reviews...maybe they have had time to get their acts together? This place was awesome for our visit. Hubblestilskins and I went on a whim on a Thursday night because he was craving a good steak. Mission accomplished! The steaks were cooked perfectly (even my Pittsburgh style which isn't always done right, or at all). They were amazingly, melt in your mouth, heavenly hunks of beef. We also had the big eyed tuna sashimi appetizer which was incredible. Also melt in your mouth, with flavors that were enough to pique the palate, but not overpowering. The spinach was on another level. I'd eat it every day if I could. The sommelier was a genius. She knew exactly what we wanted/needed. We appreciated her services very much. Speaking of service-it was great! Our server was attentive but not overwhelming. He made great recommendations. Very nice. In sum, go here yesterday. It was so good! We will definitely be back!
(5)
Caitlin F.
A really great place for dinner! Took us about 25 minutes after our scheduled reservation to be seated. Normally, that would not have been okay, but my disappointment was quickly eased standing at the roomy bar and ordering a drink from their top notch cocktail menu. After being seated in a comfy booth in the back corner overlooking the whole dining room, the manager immediately came over to apologize for the wait and sent out complimentary thick cut bacon and octopus appetizers. Both very good, thus allowing us to completely forget that we ever had to wait for our table! Our waiter, Joshua, was attentive and humorous, and his suggestions were spot on. The wine list includes a lot of impressive dates and varieties - we had a 1993 La Jota Cabernet that went perfectly with the steaks. The truffle risotto is not on the menu but is a MUST HAVE!! Black (or white if they're in season) truffles shaved table side and the rice is cooked to perfection. The millionaire potatoes were decent, but may have been better if they were warmer. The "duke" ribeye filet (cooked medium rare) was a hit at our table. I got the crab and asparagus topping, but fortunately also tried the bone marrow topping, which I would highly recommend. During your meal, you may see a lot of tables eating cotton candy. This is unfortunately for birthdays only, but they change the flavors every night. So fake a friend's birthday because who doesn't want watermelon cotton candy!? I wish we tried the 14k chocolate cake, but instead got the popcorn dessert (only room for one dessert after all of that food). Definitely not disappointed - It was a perfect medley of crunchy, creamy, cold, warm, peanut butter, chocolate, and caramel. Yes, it is expensive, but so are most steak houses and fine dining restaurants in River North, and I do believe there are better steaks in Chicago. Overall, it was an amazing dining experience with great ambience, food, and service. I can't wait to go back!
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Alex N.
The experience backs up the hype. This high end steak house empresses in all aspects. The steak was outstanding, cooked perfect to order. Wine list is extensive and the waiters are extremely friendly and willing to help you with anything on the list or menu. Make sure and reserve your spot months in advance. I called 3 months ahead and had the choice of 4pm or 10pm. Worth the wait and early dinner time!
(5)
Anthony L.
Summary: Pros: "The Duke" Ribeye Filet Atlantic Scallops Millionaire's Potato Old-Fashioned (Cocktail) Trendy space , looks good Meh: Roasted bone marrow Glazed Sweets Cons: Price NOW, THE DETAILS After hearing that RPM was the steakhouse of the moment, and the place to see and be seen, we were excited to give it a try. Even a month out, we were only able to get 4 pm reservations. The space itself is attractive and modern. Black and white abound here, with the waitstaff sporting black pants and white sport coats. Tables are spaced well and the booths lining the outside walls are spacious and plush, though I noticed that the tables had wide bases, which made it difficult to get in and out of the booth without jostling the table. I almost sent some water glasses flying when I got up. OLD FASHIONED I am wary of $13 cocktails, but because I like whiskey, I end up paying more often than I would like. No regrets here. The cocktail is lighted zested with orange, adding nice flavor without overpowering the drink or making it bitter. The whiskey shines here, with some nice sweetness making this a wonderful drink. I could easily post up at the bar here and run up a $78 tab before being asked to leave. Grade: A ROASTED BONE MARROW We tried the bone marrow appetizer because, why not? The dish is presented nicely, with the large bones set in a criss cross pattern and a grilled ciabatta bread surrounding it. The dish is topped with a small pile of green herbs, mostly for color, seeing that they didn't enhance the dish. This was my first time trying bone marrow, but I found the experience to be "meh" the bone marrow was decently seasoned, but fatty and not as interesting as I would have hoped. Given the price point, I expected more. This basically is the pricy, amped-up equivalent of a bread basket. Grade: C "THE DUKE" RIBEYE FILET I ordered this cut Medium Rare and was not disappointed. The Filet was nicely seared on the outside, not enough to give it a charcoal/burnt, but enough to give the filet a nice outer crust. The filet was perfectly cooked, hot and pink the whole way through (that's what she said). For all it's awesomeness, It wasn't melt in your mouth amazing. Maybe I've become a food snob, but for what they're charging here, I expect something transcendent. This wasn't that. Grade: B MILLIONAIRE'S POTATO Thanks to yelp, I had to try this. This item is delicious. A well seasoned, cheesed and mixed double baked potato that doesn't need any help. Black truffle is added to give the potato that decadent feel, though I'm not sure it adds a crazy amount to the flavor of the dish. I could eat these every day. Grade: A GLAZED SWEETS Sweet potatoes are delicious. We know that and the chefs know that. It seems like the chefs put sweet potatoes in the oven, baked and skinned them, then poured a light glaze and pecans over the top of them. At this caliber of restaurant, I expect to feel like I couldn't make the exact same dish myself with no problems. This dish was good, but too simple. I was not impressed. Grade: C ATLANTIC SCALLOPS I only had a couple of bites of this dish but it seemed to me that the scallops were perfectly cooked. Grade: A SUMMARY All in all, pretty good. The prices may keep me away (but I'm not going to subtract stars for that). I feel that there are better steakhouses in the area for the same prices or cheaper. I may stop by for an old fashioned once or twice though, whiskey is yummy.
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Jessica Q.
I don't even know where to start.... I walked in and was greeted by the friendly door staff. The decor is really nice. The space is actually a lot larger that I imagined. I sat in a booth by the bar. It was really good energy, fun but not overly loud. Food talk: the seafood tower is AHHHMAZING. Hence on why I have to add a picture. Being for the east coast I'm really picky about my sea food and this was fresh! My Girlfriends and I Split a Ribeye (Ordered MR) we also got the Baked Potato, Mushrooms, and Corn. All of it beyond tasty. Steak was prepared perfectly. We did get 3 desserts but I don't remember which ones. They where 100% devoured. Lastly my choice of cocktail was the East India martini. I ordered 3 of those so they must have been good :) Oh yea and a shout out to our server Josh. Thank you for everything my friends and I had the best time!
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Brittney J.
I wanted to like RPM steakhouse. I love their Italian restaurant. I came one Friday night and there was a nice crowd. The ambiance was nice and the service was great. However the food was just not what I expected for a steakhouse. The we had their Lamb chop special and they were tough. We also had a bone in ribeye and it was just ok. The drinks we ordered were missing the liquor element (vodka/tonic). The dessert was absolutely amazing. We had a ice cream cake.
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Cory K.
I have been a fan of RPM Italian and wanted to see if the newer "Steak" was as incredible as "Italian". When it comes to Chicago steakhouses, I was incredibly let down. I'm not saying the entire meal was a failure but their signature "Duke" steak was nothing more than a glorified price of hamburger. The steak was chewy with zero flavor. The appetizers were awesome. We shared the bacon, octopus, and cheese fondue. For a great treat top the cheese fondue with the bacon. The sides were nice and ample size to share among 4-5 people. We had the curry cauliflower, millionaires potato, and blue cheese whipped. They tasted great. The ambiance was modern minimalist and seemed very drab for a Chicago restaurant. The 14k chocolate cake was a nice ending to the meal. If your coming to Chicago for steak, you'll be better off at a traditional chop house.
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demika c.
The food and service was great! Our waitress was super sweet! I truly enjoyed my filet and no one complained about a thing! Everything was delicious (bison, tuna, cod, bone in steak (I forgot the name), king crab, mashed potatoes, Brussels sprouts, spinach, wine, cocktails, etc). The only negative thing I can say is about the guy at the front with the colorful bow tie. He was a little rude to me when I arrived. The hostess had a little trouble finding my reservation and he interjected and asked if I made it at RPM Steak or RPM Italian. Please keep in mind that everyone was already seated except for me, which I said that when I walked in. He also gave me the crazy eye with major arrogance. Nevertheless, I totally ignored him. And, I'd definitely return and recommend RPM Steak. I actually enjoyed my food more than RPM Italian.
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Sam B.
Nothing short of Amazing. Great food, great atmosphere, Great service. Anything with truffles in it is amazing. The risotto and millionaire potato are both delicious.
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Laura T.
My husband and I suddenly had a free weeknight evening and, since it was a Wednesday and relatively early, walked in to RPM where we were immediately seated at a high top in the bar section. I highly recommend it -- we had a great view of the restaurant along with prompt service and a fun people-watching perch. But the star is the food. The steak was mouth watering (even as I write this a few months later). I had the 8 oz. filet which was plenty - esp. when paired with the amazing blue cheese whipped potatoes. We split the kale salad (good idea on all the salads) and the octopus appetizer. I had planned on not getting dessert reasoning that one cocktail (the Cobbler...WOW) and a glass of red surely exceeded the calorie limit, but we couldn't resist the sales pitch on the baked alaska. It's a signature, the waiter said. He was right. Sit tight, it takes about 20 minutes to prepare. Delightful across the board. By the time we left, about 8, RPM was a mob scene. Yes, on a Wednesday. I would definitely return.
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Kidman L.
I am giving this "steak house" one star because they made mediocre steak. My friend was a fan of RPM Italian so she was very excited about this steak place. Some background information: both my friend and I have been to many restaurants (enough to tell what steak temperature should look like). We ordered a 16 oz filet and the "signature" prime RPM cap, both medium rare. My friend's filet was fine; I wouldn't say it was a very good steak but it was decent. My RPM cap was a disaster. When it was first brought to me, I cut a small piece from the edge and found it was more rare than medium rare. If a steak is too rare at the edges, it'll definitely be undercooked throughout. Note that the outside looks cooked. When they heated it up and brought it to me again, I cut in the middle of it, still rare; however, the outside was already burned. I said it's still more rare than medium rare in the middle. They heated it up again! When it came to me eventually, it was burned and bitter. I cut and ate the very middle part and left the majority of the steak. As a steak house, I'm surprised that they are comfortable serving steak of this quality. At other steakhouses, when steaks are overcooked, they usually prepare another. I usually decline the offer but would have taken RPM on it here because the quality was simply unacceptable. Instead of the service you'd expect from a restaurant at this price point, my waitress rudely questioned whether I knew anything about steaks. I know I shouldn't be receiving a cool, bloody red when I ask for medium rare. Other than the steak, they made pretty good appetizers, sides, and desserts. We ordered thick cut bacon, scallops(seasonal), millionaire potato and 14k gold chocolate cake, they were ALL good. In conclusion, we had very nice side dishes but horrible steak. We will NOT go again.
(1)
Kari S.
How disappointing. I went there last night to celebrate a friend's birthday and the food was just mediocre. We started with a bunch of appetizers. The Parker rolls tasted stale, the yellowtail sashimi had no flavor. The shrimp and the bacon were decent. For dinner, I had the cod and my husband had the filet. The cod had bones in it and the filet had no flavor. If you want a steak, there are a ton of better steakhouses in the city.
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Kasper K.
Everything about this place is awesome. First, be sure to request Anthony as your waiter. He's friendly, attentive, and just great. Atmosphere is phenomenal and so is the food! I can't wait to come back again!
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Raymond S.
The only available reservations for last Sunday even were at 5:30. So I expected the place to be jumping when I arrived at 5:25. To my surprised the place was empty and remained empty throughout our dinner. I mention this for the fact I would have loved a later spot, and I'm confused why no other seats were available despite a slow afternoon. But I digress. I knew this place was expensive so I expected more than what I saw when I walked in. Typical steakhouse chic. Service was very attentive though. Ordered thick cut bacon, short rib steak, gruyere mac & cheese, and coal roasted chicken. The bacon was nice. Didn't blow my socks away but very well executed texture wise. The steak sucked. Very little seasoning and wayyy too heavy on the char. Also small portion for the price. The chicken was the best thing of the night. Indian spiced with a tarragon yogurt sauce. Unexpected but well executed. The mac & cheese was alright just wish it was more. To be honest I really don't see a point in coming to this restaurant. I find it hard to call this place a steak house. The steak selection is small. They only have a few prime and dry aged options. The choice wet-aged beef is the price of dry aged prime at other places. They sell the ribeye "fillet" separately from the cap, which any steak eater will tell you is the best part. And all of the dry aged steaks are ridiculously expensive. $74 for a 16oz 30 day strip? No chance in hell. The highlight of the night was probably seeing some celebrity who I had no idea who the hell it was and the crowd down the street to watch the tight rope walker. I'll leave this place for the yuppies.
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Kenway N.
I came with 2 of my friends for a birthday celebration. The service is amazing along with a majority of the food. For appetizers we ordered the thick cut bacon which was sooooo good. Our friend arrived 40 minutes late so we went ahead and ordered the bacon and ate it all up and ask for a second one when she arrived. This is a must try if you love bacon! We also enjoyed the Roasted Bone Marrow. Ask for more bread because it is a great compliment with the marrow. We also ordered the 3 Cheese Fondue which was very yummy. For our entree we ordered the Bone-In Kansas City Cut and the Bone-In Filet. Here was my issue with the steaks, I asked for medium rare and it was perfect. But my other two friends asked for medium well and it was pretty disappointing. Both of their steaks ended up medium rare! If you are a true steak house, you can't get it wrong. My steak tasted great but I couldn't give 5 stars here. We also ordered the millionaire potato as a side and that's a must order if you love potato with truffle oil. The atmosphere was great. Our waitress was super nice and provided great details in the dishes we asked about. I would come here again but I would hope the steaks would be cooked correctly for someone who requests for well done.
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SteakOnAPlate.com - Adam ..
steakonaplate.com/steakh… 10/03/2014 Steak: 5.0...24 oz. Cowboy Steak...This well crafted piece of meat makes it into my Top 3 Best Bone-In list. Drinks: 5.0...Extensive wine selection. Cab blend paired great with the bone-in and sides. Ambiance: 5.0...One word...SEXY​. Sides: 3.0...Lobster Mushrooms without lobster??? The name leads you to believe chunks of lobster will be mixed in with mushrooms similar to Lobster Mac-N-Cheese, however that's where the resemblance starts and ends. Bland reddish mushrooms just didn't do it for me. This side did not go over well with the whole table expecting surf-n-turf. The Brussels Sprouts & Bacon, Blue Cheese Whipped Potatoes, and Sauteed Spinach were well prepared.
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Don K.
I feel guilty writing this review, because there is so much that is great about this new steakhouse. I was there the first week it was open, then again two nights ago. The food is great, the service is great, and the decor is beautiful. This could be an immediate 5 star winner on the Chicago steakhouse scene. So why only 2 stars? I cannot handle the music (nor can my wife, nor either of the other two couples we've dined there with). And that goes for both the selection and the volume. It is nuts. It certainly doesn't fit the rest of the experience. We are talking very loud, thumping music - what I call flat tire music. It is like a frenetic drummer with a huge kick drum banging and banging and banging away every two or three seconds, and located immediately adjacent to the table. I just don't get it. Maybe it's my age, but over and above my distaste for this kind of music anyway, on neither occasion were we able to hold normal conversations. It's like, do you really think my party of four is going to spend in the area of $400 so that we can shout at each other to be heard? What really surprised me on this last visit was that I had mentioned the music (and I use that term very loosely) to one of LEYE's most experienced hosts on my way out the first week it was open. I know him very well from Joe's, which is probably my favorite restaurant in Chicago. He obviously passed my comments on to senior management, as I soon received a very nice email from RPM Steak's GM, thanking me for my input, and telling me that the music was a work in progress, and inviting me to return for a much better experience. Nice gesture, obviously, but it just didn't happen. In fact, both the volume and the banging were worse on the second visit. We even asked our server if the music could be turned down just a few decibels. He told us he would try, and a bit later he said he was able to do it. We couldn't tell the difference. This just doesn't seem like a mistake Rich would ever have made. Maybe the kids, as they take over LEYE, think this is hip. Maybe it is, but they've lost me. At least LEYE hasn't lost my business, because I frequent a number of their restaurants. I've been a huge fan of LEYE going all the way back to Rich's opening of R. J. Grunt's in 1971. But this juxtaposition of an absolutely terrific steakhouse with totally obnoxious music is just not my thing. Clearly, this fouling of the restaurant's environment hasn't yet affected their business. It was crowded on a Monday night, so maybe others are able to ignore the obnoxious music, or maybe it's just my age group, and LEYE is writing us off for certain of their restaurants. Who knows? In the meantime, go ahead and try it. The bone marrow appetizer is better than Sodikoff's rendition of it, the cap steak and the black cod are excellent mains, every side we tried was outstanding, and the desserts are amazing. The food cannot be faulted in any way, and the space is handsome, what I would call casually elegant. Perfect for a steakhouse. This could be a 5 star review if they would lose the damned flat tire banging.
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Emma R.
Great place for business dinners! I took some executives in from out of town and they loved it. It was surprisingly easy to make reservations day of for dinner that night as well. Although we stayed with mostly the veggie sides and fish options, everything was really tasty. I'll definitely be back when I want to impress other out of town visitors.
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Elizabeth K.
I recently traveled to Chicago to celebrate my brothers golden birthday. He chose RPM as the venue for what turned out to be a celebration fit for a king. I was unaware of RPM and their level of service and had zero expectations heading into the meal, so whatever expectations I might have had would most definitely have been far exceeded. Our server knew about the birthday and went above and beyond his call of duty. The gentleman we had the pleasure of dining with was Matt S. From the amuse-bouche, the remaining four courses and ever flowing wine RPM dazzled us with their food and service. Every dish we ate blew us away. If I could give this restaurant six stars I would and if at all possible I would highly recommend a table in Matt S.'s section.
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Ralph T.
I have eaten around the world so please take this with a grain of salt (which is something I had too much of in my plate). The decor and ambiance is nice or "trendy" but the meat leaves some to be desired. It is good but for the price, they could do much better....
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Faith D.
Reviews all over the map on this one. Dinner last night for 2 shared birthdays. Mine was yesterday - my friend's is next week. Our reservation for 5:30 on a Thursday was solid. We had cocktails at the bar (I tried the "Tuxedo" martini and wished it had more absinthe). As soon as our party was complete we were seated. Agree that entire staff was friendly, courteous and professional. I really liked the look of RPM. It's sleek and modern. Loved the groovy soundtrack. But it did get very loud. The other birthday guy wanted steak which is why we picked RPM. Our groups: Steak / bday guy; his vegetarian wife; me/ birthday girl (I like to try stuff); and my hubby who is not adventuresome. The 2 bday people shared an app of the roasted bone marrow 3 pieces (we added 1 which we didn't really have to do). Huge tasty bones. Came with lovely toasted/chewy bread and a pile of arugala. He said "eh" -- which I'm confused by. It's marrow and that's how it tastes. They didn't infuse it with anything. I liked it. A LOT. Other couple also ordered fondue with bread. I tasted. It was fine. Not a thing I would order. Vegetarian gal ordered Giuliana salad (she liked it - it was small she ate half); she also ordered the Hasselback potato, I think broccoli and the roasted brussels sprouts. She complained that the sprouts were "too salty and leaves only". Birthday boy had a New York strip charred outside; rare center. On his plate: steak only. No garnish whatsoever. My hubby had a cheeseburger and fries. He said his was excellent but at $18 - not the best ever and he wouldn't go back. My entree was the short ribs on a bed of mashed potatoes. It was delicious. The pace was pretty slow so go with people you like to hang out with. I really wanted to try the baked Alaska for dessert but nobody would share. They did send us a bowl of banana flavored cotton candy (sugar and chemicals) which is adorable but not my "thing". It didn't really start to get crazy busy until 7:00 -- plenty of empty tables around us. We left at about 8:00 -- so leisurely pace. The age of my group was 70, 67, 65 and 61. It's a younger, hip crowd. It's very pricey (which we knew & expected). Not to irritate my hubby or friends but I would try again with a different group.
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Brigee R.
RPM was great for a special occasion (birthday). The service was fantastic, salad was delicious, filet mignon was incredible and malbec was exceptional. For dessert we got the salted caramel icecream dish which was really good too. It's expensive but special.
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Susan L.
Four of us went here last night; it was the 2nd time for me and my husband (we've also been to RPM Italian). We love this restaurant. First, the service is fantastic. You ask where the bathroom is and someone doesn't just point, but he actually walks you down the hall until he's sure you're not lost. We asked about some cotton candy we saw on someone's table, and it appeared free of charge. The tables are not overly close to each other, as in Chicago Cut (which is a great restaurant too, but you sit nearly on top of your neighbor there). As for the main event, the food, at RPM Steak, we had the Parker House rolls- delish-, the maple cut bacon- also great, though maybe David Burke edges RPM's out slightly, Guiliana's chopped salad, which was huge (for just $12, definitely big enough for 2-3 diners) and so fresh and tasty, the Duke, the Ribeye, both cooked perfectly, the black cod, which was too good to be called fish, no offense to you pescatarians, but I wanted to order a second one though I was stuffed, the crispy hasselback potatoes, another winner, and even the roasted asparagus was perfectly cooked, crispy and not fibrous. And don't miss out on the coffee, I don't know what they do, but they make it taste like you wish coffee did. All in all, we've been to David Burkes, Chicago Cut, Bavettes, Benny's Chop House, and more, but RPM Steak takes first place in our book. (We also like David Burkes and Chicago Cut, while Benny's Chop House seems outdated and Bavettes couldn't cook a steak or treat its guests with any respect). We continue to love RPM Steak and it'll be our go-to restaurant when we want a definite great dinner!
(5)
Steve S.
The spit crab is one of the best things I've eaten in Chicago. A must have!
(5)
Zip T.
I decided to visit the much hyped and talked about RPM off-shoot, RPM Steak during Chicago's Chef Week. As soon as I stepped inside the wonderfully decorated restaurant, I could sense that the dining experience I was about to have was going to be something special. I couldn't be more right. From the excellent service to their exquisite dishes, I can definitely say that RPM Steak is not only one of the best steakhouses, but it arguably ranks among one of the best restaurants in Chicago. I ordered the vanilla bean bacon for appetizer and I was blown away by how delicious it was. I never knew bacon could be cooked the way they had done it! For the main course I ordered the Steak Frites and this was by far one of the mode succulent and delicious steaks I've tried. Chicago is a city known for their great steakhouses and RPM Steak deserves to be recognized amongst the best. In addition to the great dishes, the overall atmosphere inside RPM was vibrant and trendy without being too overbearing. What makes a restaurant great is not only its food of course, but it's service and atmosphere. RPM excelled in all of those areas and it made for an amazing dining experience. I would definitely recommend this place to anyone and will also be sure to visit again soon!
(5)
John G.
Excellent dinner. Amazing wine list and the sommelier was very helpful. The short rib steak was fabulous, as was the bison filet. You must try the sashimi as a starter and the Bleu cheese mashed potatoes as a side. And finish you meal off with the Baked Alaska. Holy cow was it a great night. Ask for David he was a great server.
The food was great, but the service was even better than that. Can't wait to go again.
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Sarah E.
Wonderful service and delicious food! Server was very helpful with the wine list. Menu can be shared and he offered helpful recommendations. Shared the aged steak and seafood and was a great way to taste everything!
(5)
Gerrilyn A.
This beautifully decorated restaurant should be on everyone's go to places to dine. Our server, Anthony, was a true pro. He never tried to rush us and answered any questions we had from wine choice to entree description. We started with the mussels on special- scrumptious - the oniony, Garliic buttery sauce with a side of ciabatta crunchy bread was fantastic. I had steak frites, my husband had 8 oz filet . Our sides were Brussels sprouts - a must - and the heirloom salad with our dinner. For dessert we had the chocolate cake. Everything was delicious. What a wonderful place. Can't wait until we can visit again
(5)
Greg W.
My wife and I arrived at RPM around eleven o'clock This past Thursday after attending the NFL draft. We both were wearing team jerseys and felt a little uncomfortable at the door because no one else inside the restaurant had one on. I wanted to leave but my wife said no. We first tried to go to Ruth Chris and Dave and Burks but strangely they stop seating at 10:30. After taking seats at the bar and still feeling uneasy being there, bartender Bobby Joe approached us with a big smile and enthusiasm and made us feel very welcome. Bobby Joe spent quite a bit of time explaining the menu to us which was quite interesting and fun. He helped my wife with wines by the glass and she tried some French wines she would not have normally ordered but loved them! We split a bone in filet, spinach and double stuffed potato. All fantastic. Bobby Joe asked if he could slice it for us to make it easier for us. I write here about this because my wife and I always split dinners and I don't ever recall being asked this before and I appreciate him recommending this being done because it was much easier. In past experiences in other restaurants when splitting entrees we get attitude from the bartender or server, NOT WITH BOBBY JOE or the other bartenders. We both left RPM very happy and I very much didn't want to stay there at first. Great bartenders, great food, can't wait to go back again. Thank you Bobby Joe and the other bartenders for making us feel welcome. You guys are top notch.
(5)
Cece P.
Went to RPM for my birthday and although I wasn't particularly fond of the Top 40 hits playing or the feel of the room everything changed once our bartender (Bobby) introduced himself and began providing the most elevated service experience I have had in a long time. Seriously, he completely changed our evening. First, by recommending some incredible white wines and yummy cocktails. Then, encouraging us to order several delicious appetizers, the kale salad (best kale salad ever!), and the brussels sprouts. YUM! Every single morsel of food was fantastic but the service is what will make this experience so memorable for us. Bobby is a wonderful asset to this restaurant and a great example of how being passionate about food & wine will be palpable and quite contagious to your guests.
(5)
Amanda M.
I loved this experience right down to the point where I cut open my steak. The service gets an a+ the drinks are pretty great and their sides are wonderful. My boyfriend and i both ordered super expensive pieces of meat i ordered mine medium and my boyfriend order his medium well. Our food was out so quick I just knew that wasn't enough time to cook out meat. My steakwas rare but fine whatever i like red. But my friend hates red and spent over 100$ on his steak and only ate one to two bites. Here's where it gets interesting - when I asked the server for a box he asks " one or two boxes" my boyfriend goes " one boy , I'm not taking my streak for left overs " The server should have not only noticed by looking at his place that something was clearly wrong with his steak but then to hear him say only one box please - he should have forsure known . It's kinda a disappointment this happened The desserts I thought where going to be way better than what they were . This place is so crazy expensive it's totally ok to skip this course. Other / better steak houses I chicago . I wanted to love his place because I love rpm Italian. But we spent close to 300$ on a dinner for two we should have LOVED this dinner
I really loved that they had outlets everywhere! The atmosphere was nice and the hosts were really nice. Some of the bartenders though seemed bored to be there (and I mean who enjoys being at work) but it's just awkward when your sitting at a bar. Also, I waited on a drink a little longer than I should have. I didn't mind but they didn't apologize for the wait. Either way it wasn't a big deal. Eventually we were seated at a table and I had the Filet Mignon. (For the price I know I could've gone somewhere else with a tastier and more flavor filled Filet Mignon) Overall the food was really good. My server was attentive and brought everything we needed. It seemed that staff was constantly watching to make sure we were okay which is great! The only thing is that the server was very dry and made us feel uncomfortable. Service itself was good but it was awkward with the servers/bartenders who didn't make us feel wanted. I might return, but Chicago has so many other options & this place didn't catch my eye enough as I had hoped.
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Chris G.
Our party of four was celebrating a birthday and RPM Steak was the best choice for this occasion. As soon as we checked in we were promptly seated on the main floor. The ambiance is great, not too dark and not too bright. The noise level is good enough to hold a conversation without having to yell at each other across the table, and with EDMish music playing in the background, it made for a pleasant experience. As soon as we were seated we were greeted by our waiter and right away I noticed he was very detail oriented and attentive to our needs. We had placed our order for drinks and appetizers and were well on our way through this fantastic dining experience. I didn't order anything fancy to drink, just a beer...because you know... red meat and beer go hand-in-hand. My wife ordered the Champaign Cocktail and she absolutely loved it. The other two diners shared the same sentiment and the male ordered a beer and his SO ordered the Champaign Cocktail, which she equally loved. To get things started we ordered the roasted bone marrow and parker house rolls. Both of which were bomb.com good. My wife and I have had bone marrow at other places, but RPM Steak elevates it to a higher level. For me, it was roasted "more" than at other places, which made it that much more #nomnom good. If it wasn't such a formal place, I'd be eating that stuff right off the bone. The parker house rolls were equally as good and I'd gladly pay the $$ for those once again. Heck, I even put the bone marrow ON the roll and ate it that way. BOOM! Before I get into the entrees, the side dishes that accompanied our meal are just as worthy to receive the same amount of praise. We ordered the roasted asparagus, millionaire's potato, and at the recommendation of our waiter, the hen of the woods mushrooms. Needless to say, all were so good that I almost shed a tear out of pure enjoyment... and these were just the side dishes! I know why they call it the millionaire's potato... that 'ish is soooo rich and flavorful that it makes you feel like a million bucks after. For entrees, each of us ordered something different which was good since I had the opportunity to try each and write about the pleasantries here. I must say, that after we placed our order for entrees and sides, it was less than 10 minutes and we started to see the food being brought to our table. One thing that I do want to note, but DID NOT AT ALL take away from our dining experience was that they did get my wife's order wrong. She had ordered the salmon, but our waiter misinterpreted her and thought she said "Same" so he placed the same order as our other guest. As soon as he found out he made a mistake, he was very apologetic and in the blink of an eye, the salmon was at our table. For reals, it took less than two minutes and the salmon was at our table. Very impressive, but I digress...On to the meat and potatoes... ha I ordered the wagyu mishima ribeye. If you have had kobe beef or wagyu beef before, this is literally #meltinyourmouth good. It was as if I was eating butter that tasted like steak. I had it prepared medium-rare and it was cooked perfectly, seasoned perfectly, it even when down perfectly! I savored eat bite as much as I could to prolong this epic dining experience. My wife ordered the salmon and it was by far the best salmon I have ever had - I didn't know salmon could melt in your mouth. Oh, but it did. Soooo good. Our other two diners had the steak frites, which was seasoned to perfection and cooked perfectly and the bison filet. I have had bison before, but this was... just... man... sooooo good. For dessert, we ordered the baked alaska and it was perfect ending to our awesome meal. When our waiter brought started to prepare it tableside, he also gave brought a 14k chocolate cake since he made a mistake with my wife's order. Needless to say, we were very appreciative and thrilled at his gesture of kindness. Both desserts were fantastic. The baked alaska was not too sweet, but a great way to end such a savory meal. The chocolate cake looked too good to be consumed. It was not overly "chocolaty" but rich in its own regard. Again, it was a fantastic meal on a fantastic night. Our waiter was phenomenal and the food was outstanding. Oh, I failed to mention this was the same night that the bulls beat the bucks in the 1st round of the playoffs and we saw both Jimmy Butler and Derrick Rose dining. It was a pleasant surprise to be star-struck and see those two being normal and enjoying a fine meal. Enough for us to even forget that we were celebrating a bday!
(5)
Mark C.
When I first heard about RPM Italian's opening a few years ago, a joint venture between the Melmans and the Rancics, I was dubious to say the least. I expected the scene to attract a certain type of crowd and scene that's not really my cup of tea, but I also didn't expect the food to deliver either. Surprisingly, though, RPM Italian has become one of our favorite go-to Italian joints - the scene is the scene, but the food is a great range of solidly done classics and interesting modern takes on Italian staples. When RPM Steak was announced, for some reason, I was equally skeptical. Maybe a bit less, but wasn't sure what to expect. We made it there a few weekends ago, and were again, pleasantly surprised, treated to a stellar meal, so much that we went back a week later when a friend of ours came into town. Over the two visits, we got a lot of food so I'll try to be brief. The Parker House Rolls are a must get. They don't do bread service, so if you want it, you're stuck paying $8 for the bread. It seems to be a trend now these days, between paying for bread and ice in drinks, restaurants seem to be nickel and diming us just like the airlines, but these definitely deliver and are worth paying the extra dollars for. Stunning in presentation, warm, slightly toasty on the outside with a soft, buttery texture on the inside. Served with a slightly salted Nordic butter, these are a hit. For appetizers, we got a good variety. The slightly charred toro from the raw bar was alright, one of the more lackluster dishes of the night. The shrimp cocktail was solid and *HUGE* - very meaty and with good flavor. The coal-roasted crab is another highlight of our visits - nicely cooked and pre-sliced, making it easy to split. It was gently sauced with a buttery sauce with hints of lime and coriander. Fantastic. On to the steaks...which usually is what makes or breaks a steakhouse for me. Both times, we got pre-sliced steaks. Both were bone-in ribeye - the first, a 42oz tomahawk Wagyu, and the second a 24 oz dry-aged cowboy chop. Now I'm usually a bit partial to the earthier flavor of the dry-aged cuts, so I thought the dry-aged ribeye had a deeper flavor. I didn't notice a significant difference in the quality of the meat with the Wagyu, so if you're looking for an excuse to splurge, I would recommend sticking to the dry-aged cuts. Precut, it's easier to split between people, but I prefer to have an uncut steak that keeps the heat in a bit longer. Highlights of the sides were the Hasselbeck potato and the roasted sweet corn. The Hasselbeck was sliced to a perfect crispy thinness with an appealing presentation, the roasted corn topped with a chipotle lime butter - the lime gave it good hints of flavor without being overpowering. FInally, the mushrooms were both solid - the first time we picked the hen o' the woods (not pictured), the second trip the cauliflower mushrooms For dessert, we got the Hazelnut Souffle - a wonderfully flavored souffle dish, a little thick, but well seasoned. Unfortunately they removed it from the menu by the time our second visit rolled around, however, there are still a good selection of souffles on the menu. The second dessert was a baked Alaska that we ordered on both trips. Between our two visits they decided it would be a good idea to flambe the dessert, adding a nice touch. Ice cream topped with caramelized merengue is a perfect mix to end the night. RPM does everything extremely well top to bottom. THe appetizers, sides, and desserts match up to anywhere in the city. I felt like the steaks came up just short of my favorites, Mastro's and David Burke's Primehouse. Still it's a place that is worth checking out and/or going back to. Get the Parker House Rolls and the Coal-Roasted Crab . The dry-aged cuts were my preference, particularly the Tomahawk. Go for the scene, if that's your thing too.... Pics and more up at: chohschow.com/2014/09/23…
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Kelby B.
I have to agree with everyone on here. This place by far gets 5 stars. The food is amazing, the dessert is to die for and the overall experience is fantastic. Great for a date night, special night or when you in the mood for some good food!
(5)
Elizabeth S.
I really wanted to love this restaurant, because I love RPM. My husband and I were excited to snag a reservation here for our 4th Anniversary. We arrived before our reservation and were seated promptly (great start!). We then waited for our waiter for at least 15 min to greet us. He came for our drink order which we place and waited another 15 min to receive. He quickly walked away, and at this point we still hadn't ordered or been told about the specials. We waited another 15 min to order an appetizer. Each time the waiter returned he kept apologizing, but continued to repeat the behavior of ignoring us! Once we finally got our food it was excellent! My husband ordered the filet, and I enjoyed the scallops. The millionaires potato is a great side to share! At this point I was ready to forget the poor service, and blame it on new staff/new restaurant. We ordered the cheesecake souflee. It came out with an additional dessert of cotten candy in celebration of our anniversary. What a great and sweet gesture (we thought!), until we got the bill and were charged for it! It was the final straw! My 2 star review go to the chefs! I'll stick with the original RPM.
(2)
Dean H.
Great meal and atmosphere... The sides are well matched. The wine list is extensive. The best app is the seafood tower... Deserts we're all good... The only gripe I have is the constant up selling of items that we ordered. apps, steaks, sides. On each occasion the waiter tried to up sell. For instance, take a $55 steak and bump it to a $77 one. It just became a little Greasy feeling....
(4)
Lindsay D.
We went to celebrate our 5 year anniversary... drove all the way from Michigan just for dinner and a little walking around the city in the Christmas lights. What can we say, we love Chicago! The staff is extremely friendly, the service is unbelievable, the ambience is great, and the food is amazing. Of course we were disappointed not to see Bill and Giuliana! But seriously, regardless of that, we will be going again. We were starving, so we started with the Parker House Rolls... they were fine. Nothing special, but good bread and delicious butter. Then we saw the bacon on the menu... and we got the bacon... and we would have ordered 5 more if that wouldn't have been ridiculous. OH MY GOODNESS THE BACON. Seriously, get the bacon. We got the bison and the filet, both of which were phenomenal. Cooked to a perfect rare/medium rare, melted in your mouth, I thought we'd almost be able to cut it with just a fork. So good. The bearnaise sauce, however, was just ok. Definitely not bad, but also not needed. The additional salt was great. We also shared the garlic fried potatoes (delicious with the lemon squeezed over) and the sauteed broccolini (spicy red pepper flakes, whoa!), both of which were delicious... though a little too much food for us with the appetizers... though that of course didn't prevent us from getting dessert. They brought us blueberry lemon cotton candy for our anniversary which was just fun and a nice surprise. We then also needlessly ordered the 14k gold chocolate cake and the baked alaska. HOLY CRAP THE CHOCOLATE CAKE. I've seen reviews saying it's not that special, but it's seriously delicious. The chocolate mousse is divine, and the cake and ganache are just perfect. But on top of the great food, the staff is SO GREAT. I really appreciate good service, and it really seems that they've taken great care to have good servers and staff. Every little thing is seen and taken care of, but rather than feeling smothered, you feel cared for. It was a super great experience, thank you RPMSteak!
(5)
Catherine B.
Great ambience , exciting but not too loud. Service was fantastic. Order the sides. We ordered almost all of them and everyone was excellent. Steaks were great as you would expect. I had the Halibut and it wasn't as fresh as I would have expected. The topping was excellent. And the cotton candy was a fine way to end the meal. Only reason I didn't give it a 5 was the quality of the Halibut.
(4)
Umair H.
This was a great early-2015 date night choice (with the backdrop of a celebration). While arguably a bit commercial - I have to admire the gall of a franchise looking to take share in one of the country's steak hubs - but this one that actually delivers on that aspiration. The right time to arrive on a Saturday is around 9 or 9:30 pm (especially if you plan on heading over to Studio Paris shortly thereafter). Patronage is thematically well dressed, diverse, and marked by an upbeat attitude. I have to admit, I was a bit skeptical at first. Being raised by a father with a penchant for taking his clients to Gibsons or Morton's has the ability to bias you. That said, my steak was great - not the best ever - but certainly a top-tier choice. Recommended appetizers: roasted bone marrow, seared foie gras. Steak: 24 oz. cowboy (which was highly recommended). Side: Blue Cheese whipped. In short, a great experience and a spot I may take clients in the future as well.
(4)
Rodney N.
Having sampled most of the steakhouses in Chicago (David Burke's, Benny's, Mastro's, Harry Caray's, Gibson's, Morton's, among others), I can confidently say that RPM Steak is one of the more complete dining experiences in Chicago. The dining room is fairly small, and while it certainly has a modern feel with noticeable, uptempo music humming through the speakers, the noise level falls just short of intruding on normal conversation volumes. The dining area is sunken below the bar area, which creates a nice disconnect. We dined on a Sunday evening, so the bar wasn't too busy, but the dining room was completely full.The dim lighting creates an intimate atmosphere without bordering on darkness. On to the cuisine. We started with the Parker House Rolls, which were incredible and a must if you count on the pre-meal carbo load. Having never tried bone marrow before, we gave it a shot. The marrow is served in the bone, which was a bit shocking for someone who had never had it before (though in retrospect I suppose I should have expected this). The texture reminded me of jelly, though I had a hard time placing the taste. I'm glad I tried it as it was tasty, but it is served with bread which left me feeling a little full after eating it. I was fully prepared to gorge myself, so this wasn't an issue, but if you're not working on a totally empty stomach, don't choose this combo as your starter. I'll stick to my meal only in terms of discussing my entree, since that's the only meal I can truly speak for (though my fiance and our other guests all left extremely satisfied with their meals). I had a Caesar Salad before my entree, which was unremarkable but didn't leave any negative lasting impressions. I chose the Cowboy Steak (medium rare), which is essentially a 28-day dry-aged, bone-in rib-eye, with the Blue Cheese Whipped Potatoes as my side. The steak was cooked perfectly, with just the right amount of marbling to inject a full flavor into the rib-eye. RPM offers its in-house steak salt to you table side, but the steak is already seasoned to a point that offers enough additional flavor without overpowering the natural flavor of the steak. The blue cheese potatoes were creamy, but I must admit that blue cheese isn't a favorite flavor of mine and found its presence to be a pit overpowering. I'd likely opt for a different side the next time around, but these potatoes were still very enjoyable. I had leftovers the next day and they were just as good (if not better, considering the last few bites I had at the restaurant were on an overly stuffed stomach). We rounded out the meal with the Nutella Bread Pudding dessert, which we ordered at the recommendation of a friend, and it did not disappoint. My only complaint is that it could use more banana ice cream - one scoop will not be enough to offset the sizable helping of bread pudding slathered in Nutella. It was my birthday, so I also received some banana flavored cotton candy. A nice touch, though I didn't eat much of it. Our server was incredibly friendly, knowledgeable, and was adept at striking the difficult balance of being attentive but not overbearing. I'd certainly put RPM at the top of my repeat list among the steakhouses I've been to in Chicago.
(5)
Lisa C.
Great steak, beautiful ambience, good service. Ordered cocktails, bone marrow, steaks, sides, and dessert. Steak was nicely charred. Only reason didn't rate 5 is I asked for "more rare than medium-rare" and my steak came out almost medium-well done. My boyfriend ordered his medium rare and his was more rare than mine so we ended up switching.
(4)
Samantha W.
I was lucky enough to get a 7pm Friday night reservation here for my husbands birthday! (Trust me, that's difficult) But so worth the 2 month ahead planning. We were seated in one of the U shaped booths on the walls, which was super comfy. Every single person was above and beyond nice...from the coat check girl, to the gentleman that seated us, to our fabulous server. The restaurant is modern, trendy, and simply perfect. We ordered quite a bit of food for 2 people....prawns that were bigger than my hand and steak tartare for our starters. Both delish. I got the bison filet. I usually get just a regular filet but chose this for something a little different. Good choice, because it was the best filet I've ever had. Cooked to a perfect medium with a bit of a smoky flavor. Soooo good!! We got the lobster mushrooms (amazing) and macaroni and cheese for our sides. I'd prob skip the Mac and cheese when I go back. Not worth it. Our server brought us a big ball of cotton candy with a little happy birthday sign for my husband when we ordered the chocolate cake for dessert. Cute :) Overall, amazing dinner and can't wait to go back. Definitely worth the price. (Btw, the prices are average to a little above average with the rest of the steak houses in Chicago)
(5)
Kelly K.
To be honest from the get go, the food was good, but you really come here for the scene. The steak was prepared well, but I think there are better steakhouses here in Chicago. Come here for cocktails and apps to enjoy the crowd!
(4)
Kelly P.
I am a proud LEYE member. I think the price, location and atmosphere of their locations can't be beat for a restaurant group. When my boyfriend was turning 30 I was really excited at the chance to take him here for a good steak with great service. I'm not a fan of RPM Italian (reviewed before) so my expectations were "low" but I was excited to take him somewhere new with a $70 credit to my name! They made me a fantastic French 75 and we started with those buttery rolls and the king crap appetizer that although small in size was absolutely outstanding. He had the Duke and I had the filet. Both were cooked and seasoned perfectly. We couldn't stop passing them both back and forth! The sides are sad. However- if you want the best meats and sides, head to a true steakhouse instead of a place that is trying to think "outside" that box. An order of 14K cake (vanilla ice cream really should come along instead of for $6) and the charming cotton candy tied it all together. Now- here's the real deal: 2 drinks, 2 apps, 2 sides, 2 steaks and 2 desserts all rang in at $200 ($125 for me after cashing in some points). I'm sorry but that is a STEAL. Complain all you want about bland veggies but this place is a great value. Our next trip will be to the sexy bar for the yummy looking burger and fries...
(4)
Enzo D.
Went for my birthday good steak poor presentation unprofessional service...ask for 4 grappa is italian liquor the waitress bring to us already in the glasses without saying witch mark was...120$ for 4 little glass and u don't know the name????
(3)
Shannon L.
One of the best meals I've ever had! We were set up on the second floor which gave us a great Birdseye view of the main dining room downstairs. We started off with Parkerhouse rolls, they were okay kind of tasted stale to me. The steakhouse burger is a must get! A few complaints, nowhere did it say on the menu everything that was on the burger..we had to do some scrapping off of some things. Also, we weren't told that fries came with it and I was under the impression that all sides had to be purchased separately. So we ordered the broccolini and the hassle back potatoes as our sides. Both were very good. My sister just wanted a plain baked potato, but they would make it for her. My sister and I also tried but 8 ounce filet, it was wonderful. Our server, Blake was wonderful. Also there was a staff member who was always walking around refilling our water glasses. An wonderful experience!
(4)
James K.
Service was outstanding, but my entire party had never had a steak that tasted more bland. Stop at the Jewel and just salt and pepper the meat before you toss it on the grill and it would taste better than this. This town is filled with steakhouses, please try and make yours worthwhile.
(2)
Bryan L.
Great atmosphere, high energy. I went with a group of 8 and service was exceptional. I had the bone-in ribeye and it was seared and cooked to perfection. The millionaire potato is a must and we all raved about the bacon appetizer and the kale salad. Reservations are hard to come by, but certainly worth the wait. I would definitely come back here. Our server was friendly, helpful and knowledgeable.
(4)
L T.
My boyfriend and I just had dinner at RPM Steak tonight and this review couldn't wait! We were celebrating our anniversary which I noted in our opentable reservation. We were greeted at 8:30 (time of our reso) and seated immediately. Our server came by to congratulate us on our anniversary as well as send us 2 complementary glasses of Prosecco and tuna tartar on pressed rice. Great start to a fantastic night. The server was very attentive and the customer service was impeccable. The food? Amazing, as we expected! My boyfriend got the 20 oz bone in ribeye cooked medium. I got the eye of ribeye (medium rare) topped with foie gras. We also shared the kale salad, risotto with fresh white truffle shavings, and hen of the woods mushrooms. For dessert, 14k chocolate cake. Everything was exceptional! This was a great deal of food and we pretty much finished everything! That's saying a lot! Everything was perfectly seasoned, cooked exactly how we asked! This could easily be my new favorite steakhouse. Someone mentioned that the music was too loud. My bf and I didn't think so at all.. we actually commented to one another that the music was at a good volume (we were expecting super loud music like how they keep it at RPM Italian, but we were pleasantly surprised). Another good thing we mentioned was the timing of everything. Our drinks came out, then 10 mins later our kale salad. When we were done with that, we didn't wait more than 15 mins for our entrees and sides. Given it was a Sunday and it wasn't crazy jam-packed. All in all, there's not a single bad thing I could say about our experience! I would deff recommend and will deff return!
(5)
Gloria B.
We went to RPM late Saturday night for my sister's birthday because they didn't have any earlier reservations. We had to wait 15 minutes past our reservation time, but it was fun people watching. I liked the layout of the restaurant with its high ceiling, elevated bar area where you can see the dining room area below, and interesting lighting. The ambience of the place reminded me of the movie Casablanca with the servers in white suits & black bow tie and the patrons all looking their best. So the look of the restaurant was classic, but what about the food? The food was delicious! It tasted expensive and so was the cost. One does not go to a steakhouse in Chicago downtown and expect it to be cheap. The prices were on par with other steakhouses. Also, they did have reasonable options such as chicken, fish under$30. Steaks ranged from $45-130 depending on what you ordered. We ordered the filet mignon, the Duke, the New York Strip, and Black Cod. We each ordered different sauces with the steak:shallot bearnaise, peppercorn, and shallot with bone marrow. They were all good, but my favorite was the shallot bearnaise. The Duke had the best flavor of all the steaks because of the texture-it just melted in my mouth. The black cod was cooked and seasoned well. As for appetizers, we had ordered the thick-cut bacon (who knew vanilla and bacon would go together) and shared a truffle risotto. Best truffle risotto ever! Freshly grated truffle topping was generous and oh, so delicious! For the sides, we ordered two servings of the millionaire's potato (one serving for 2 people and there were 4 of us). It had truffle shavings on top, too. It was earthy, smokey, and rich. For dessert, we shared the Baked Alaska. We were too stuffed to order anything else. The presentation was fantastic. The dessert was a great finish to the dinner with its light, nutty, chocolatey, and not too sweet flavor. I would go to RPM Steak again with family and friends. The only thing I wish they could've done was put a candle on one of the slices of the Baked Alaska for my sister's birthday.
(5)
Michelle S.
I went opening night and we had a few issues with the food. Pretty much everything we ordered was over cooked and for the steak being the center of attention, I was not impressed. The idea behind a lot of items was great, but the actual items served were lacking. Beautiful place, great bar, saw Stan Lee from Marvel comics, so that made the night better.
(4)
Giselle G.
My favorite restaurant in Chicago hands down. The decor is beautiful and modern. The music they play is perfect lounge/soft house music. Feels like a low key club minus the dancing and loud convos. The food was great and so was the service. The Peanut Butter Popcorn Ice Cream was delicious and so was the 14k Chocolate cake. Will definitely be back. Loved the ambiance!
(5)
Lauren H.
Yes, this place is as good as RPM! It's definitely one of the best steaks in the city with a trendier vibe than most steakhouses! The Best: Millionaire's Potato - this is hands down the best potato that I've ever eaten - worth every penny of the $18 price tag. Definitely plenty to share with 2-3 people as well! The Good: The Duke Ribeye, Coal-Roasted King Crab, Guiliana's Chopped Salad The OK: Kale Salad, Bacon - the first time we went it was really fatty - however, other tables' bacon did look better the past time we went
(5)
Terry C.
My girlfriend and I wanted to try a popular restaurant for our one year anniversary and were even willing to dine late to gain this new experience, but not this late. We had a 9:30 reservation and showed up at 9 in the hopes of getting a table a little early. Upon checking in the hostess told us they were "running a tad late but they would grab us from the bar when our table was ready." To me a tad late is 10-15 minutes. After waiting 30 minutes I went back to the hostess stand and the gentlemen there told me there were 3 tables ahead of us and he could not give an estimate as to when we would be seated. At 10:15 we were finally seated, 45 minutes late! I spoke to a floor manager and told her that the hostess may want to think about her word choice when she describes how long the wait for a reservation is at that moment. All I wanted was honesty. She nodded her head and gave me the same stock answer I received at the hostess stand, "People sat longer than expected after they paid their checks sorry for your wait." To make up for this they sent over bread, yes bread! Later we were also given calamari by our wonderful server, Matt C. The food was good, the fancy beer list was great for a craft beer enthusiast such as myself, and our server Matt was one of the best I have ever had at a restaurant. I was disheartened by the lack of empathy from the management and people at the front of the house. Overall I would not recommend this restaurant to anybody and I will not be going back. Every other steak house I've been to in Chicago takes great care of their customers and would have taken care of their customers in a much more personal manner if they were running 45 minutes behind schedule. RPM made me feel that I was just a butt in a seat and if it wasn't mine they would have filled that seat with somebody else. Oh by the way two different NBA players walked in and were seated within 5 minutes. They may have had reservations but certainly didn't wait 45 minutes.
(1)
Shells H.
Perfection. Besides my other favorite spot in Chicago, RPM Italian...this is the new go to. We started off with a bottle of blackbird 07'. Wine selection made it so difficult to choose from. Heaven. Duke steak, filet mignon, roasted corn and mac. All made with care. Dessert was baked Alaska. Night was going so well and we were out of wine, decided to order 2 more glasses of blackbird 12' Wait was a little long that night for food but it was a Friday night, busy, but well worth the wait when the food arrived. Can't wait to came back!
(5)
John P.
Unbelievable experience!! The ambiance is a little startling at first, I think this place used to be a nightclub, so the vibe is loud with a little more house music than I would like. But once we were seated, everything fell well into place. Cocktails were very inventive and well-made...always happy to see an old fashioned with a large format ice cube! We ordered yellowtail, oysters and the ration of bacon...nice to have some meat as a base, right? The oysters were exceptional, fresh and well dressed. On to the main course! They have many steak options, most of our party went for "The Duke"...if you like filet cuts, get the Duke, trust me. As for sides, they have the usual suspects, but they had a special risotto made with an aged parm...if they have it, GET IT. You will want to have this ladled into your coat pockets so you have access to it all day! Lot of great desserts, but they offered a blueberry pancake cotton candy that was hard to say no to....OH!! And the wine list!! Unbelievable, and something excellent for every price point. Coupled with the list is a true up and comer somm who will provide you with the guidance you need to complement an exceptional meal. In a town known for steak, RPM steps up and knocks it out of the park. Exceptional!!
(5)
Ken O.
After an exciting night after work, I needed some food and since this restaurant is close to work, I thought I'd check it out - finally. Granted, it was 11:30ish pm on a Sunday night when I had walked in, there were few tables that were taken and the bar area was completely open so I had opted to sit in the bar area. Upon entering, this restaurant has a sleek modern feeling. Very Chic. I was seated at one of the booths in the bar area was greeted by Nathan C. shortly afterwards. Granted the restaurant will be closing shortly, however, he did not push me to make a quick decision, he let me take my time. Couple minutes later, I had opted to try the Mac n' Cheese. I figure it was be quick and easy to make for the kitchen staff to prepare. Within 10 minutes or so, the food runner brought this skillet of Mac n Cheese. The skillet looked small, however, once I started to eat, wow, there's a lot of pasta here. There were shavings of mushrooms and bacon on top. This meal was excellent. Again, the staff member would check in with me without being pushy. I got the feeling the staff members are very friendly towards each other - just through the observation that I had saw. After the meal, I had no place for dessert, even though the dessert menu looked good but I had opted to decline this time. As a local hotel concierge, I would continue to highly recommend this restaurant and return myself.
(5)
Kison P.
This place has a very nice ambience and a socially inviting bar area. In the dining area I requested their best steak and was suggested the 42oz tomahawk and was told it could serve 3-4. We received a 30ish oz bone with maybe 12oz of steak. Great steak though I feel cheated on quantity at $150+ as we both left hungry. I would suggest stopping here for a drink or two at the bar and walk over to Mastro's or a take an Uber to Gibson's for a much much better ROI on your steak investment.
(3)
Paul T.
Literally the best meal I've ever had. Went there months ago and forgot to post a review not that it needs my help. I shared the 60 day aged steak and wow it was amazing! The bacon to start wow, the potatoes Mac n cheese everything great. Service too! Will come back next time in Chicago
(5)
Karen W.
My husband got a reservation at RPM Steak and I was so grateful to get the table on a Saturday night because I think you need to make these reservations about 4 weeks in advance. I was really looking forward to eat at RPM Steak as it gets great reviews and I enjoy Bill and Giuliana Rancic. The restaurant is beautiful and impressive on the inside. Immediately I was struck by how smoothly and precisely the restaurant operates. There are so many people involved in the operation. The waiters look really sharp in white dress jackets. Our server was awesome, and gave perfect recommendations, timing, and service. The manager stopped by to introduce himself. We ordered the smoked crab appetizer; and Parker House Rolls ~ AMAZING!!! Pamplemule cocktail and Old Fashion for pre-dinner cocktails; and Bottle of Ghost Block "Estate" Cabernet Sauvignon, 2012 for $139. For dinner we both ordered the Duke, which is a 10 oz Ribeye Filet for $52. I believe this was named in the top 5 steaks in the US by the Food Network. We also had the Millionaires Potato, and chantrelle mushrooms (origin: Oregon). For dessert: 14K Chocolate Cake and lime cotton candy. This was one of the best dinners of my life. If I had to name my favorite part, I literally can't name just one- the mushrooms, steak, wine, rolls, crab, and potatoes was so AWESOME! The only item that didn't stand out was the Chocolate Cake. That's probably because I had no room for cake by the end of this dinner! :) Thank you RPM Steak for this unforgettable dinner! We will be back on our next visit to Chicago!
(5)
Tom Y.
I was in Chicago on a short trip before going to Europe and I wanted steak, not just ordinary steak but top notch steak, ones that Chicago is known for and RPM does not disappoint. I was in the area and after a few drinks nearby I really wanted steak, under dressed because I was on vacation I wonder in and they were really cool to let me in despite it being dinner time and I was wearing shorts. The bar was organized well, the drinks were carefully crafted and a decent whisky selection to boot as well. I had the Tiger Prawn to start, and it is just one prawn, it looked like it ate 3 other prawns before ending up on ice in front of me, the flavor was strong and vibrant, too bad it was only one prawn. I went with the "The Duke" Ribeye, medium-rare (why have good steak if you have it any other way), and it was cooked perfectly, steak was flavorful, juicy, everything you want a $50+ steak to taste. The Millionaire Potate was totally worth the $18, the truffles totally made the side, the earthy-ness of the truffles took the steak and potatoes combo to new heights. I made the mistake of ordering the cheesecake because it was massive, and tasty so you can't just a few bites, you have to have it all. The cheese filling was light, fluffy, aerated and yummy. My bill wasn't light but eating this good and rich only comes once in a long while
(5)
Alia H.
The restaurant did end up calling me back and provided me with a full refund for the dinner. Thank you
(4)
Melissa N.
Fan-freaking-tastic. Wow, what s great dining experience. RPM Italian never disappoints, and RPM Steak is just as good. The ambiance of this place is great: dark, elegant, and trendy. It can get pretty loud inside, which is why I'm glad my friends and I scored one of the coveted patio booths outside. Yes, I said BOOTHS. This is patio dining at its finest, people! Service was excellent and we had a fabulous time. The drinks were great: I stuck to the Cobbler all night and had a few of them because they were so tasty. But the FOOD!!! Every single dish was outstanding. We ordered the cheese fondue bread, thick-cut bacon, and octopus to start with. I had "The Duke" entree signature steak, along with the brussels sprouts and papas bravas sides. Everything was heavenly. Somehow we made room for dessert and opted to share the chocolate cake, which was divine. It was also covered in flakes of 14K gold. HOLY. CRAP. So fancy, so excessive, so fabulous. Our bill was pricy but reasonable considering the high quality of everything and the generous portion sizes. The RPM restaurant group is awesome and I cannot wait to go back here.
(5)
Marie B.
On point! Had an old fashion at the bar while waiting for my friend and it was perfect. I doubted it because of the reality star tie, but with RPM being as good as it was, how can RPM steak be any different. The chop salad was just ok, might want to skip it and go for an additional side. The sides (mushroom and potatoes) are amazing and the steak is good. It wasn't the most phenomenal steak I've had, but holds up it's own. The donut dessert is a must try! Light and airy, but with the nutella banana side---it was amazing! What really impresses me about this place is the service. The gentlemen are crisp and sophisticated in their white jackets and their attentiveness will also make you want to come back. Definitely a great place to take out of towners!
(4)
Jeffrey Z.
My wife and I went here back in April and didn't have the best experience. The notes I drafted will have to suffice, as it's been too long for me to recall enough for a full review. Clubby Terrible service 10-15 minutes just to order Bread looked better than it tasted Server recommended cowboy and it was overly seasoned and an unimpressive steak Wife's filet was pretty good Another staff recommendation, hen of woods shrooms-way too acidic Millionaire potato delicious but skin very tough. Hard to mess up potato, cheese, and truffle Nutella bread pudding ok. Very hot. Needed larger portion of ice cream to balance it out.
(2)
Breanna B.
Just popped in for a drink, but was it worth it, yes! Their old fashioned was superb. The giant ice cube barely melted, but just enough to balance out the flavors and didn't water the tasty bev down as I'm a slow sipper. The vibe of the place is really cool too. Like a 1920s experience, but upscale. So consider dressing to impress unlike us. Note to self for next time. The bar area overlooks the whole restaurant and is set slightly above the dining room so you get a great view for people watching. In the bar, the walls are lined with leather-lined booths in a semi-circle shape -- very intimate, very chic. I could have spent hours here and wish I could afford to spend $15 per cocktail on the reg. But alas, it was time to hit the hay. I will admit it is my dream to run into Giuliana and Bill at one of their Chicago restaurants. Perhaps one day.
(5)
Rob Y.
My wife took me out here for my birthday, and I'm going to have to give it the full 5 stars! The service was great, very comfortable, and all the courses were cooked to perfection! We had the Shredded Kale Salad, Mediterranean Octopus, 20 oz. Bone-In Ribeye, Broiled Black Cod, Millionaire's Potato, Broccolini, 14K Chocolate Cake, Blueberry Cheesecake, and the Birthday Cottoncandy! The Kale Salad was great, generous portion, dressed nicely and had little cubes of delicious bacon. Octopus was well seasoned and cooked, crispy exterior and tender in the middle. The ribeye has always been my favorite cut. It was very well seasoned, and had a good amount of char with the perfect medium pink in the center. They also brought out extra seasoning if needed. The cod was fresh and cooked well, but I was not a fan of their sweet glaze. I guess I don't usually eat fish with any sweetness. I prefer it to be savory. Wouldn't order the cod again. For sides, the broccolini was good and I would order it again. The millionaire's potato.... it's an $18 potato... should we order it? YOLO! We're ordering it! It's like a twice baked potato, with a crispy skin, and topped with black truffle. I hate to say it's soooo good, because truffles with carbs is like cheating, at the same time I would have eaten 3 of these (if I could afford it) and passed out in the booth, and would have been the dreaming about the pigs searching for the truffles. We ended up ordering one and made it back home on the 8:35 metra train. For dessert, the cheesecake was very light and blueberries were fresh. The cream with lime zest was also a very nice touch. The chocolate cake arrived with a little happy birthday topper, dressed in gold leaves. I'm so fancy, so baller, so chocolaty. It was so good, I had to save half for a pre-workout meal the next day. FYI, I killed it at the gym the next day. Musta been all that gold! Now I know why this places gets such good ratings.
(5)
Chitrali S.
This place is super trendy and really enjoyed the ambiance. We stared off with the chopped salad and jalapeño cucumber oysters. The oysters were delicious something unique with jalapeños in them. We then had our mains my husband had the dry aged 16oz NY strip. He was amazed by it. I got the mac n cheese as I do not eat steak, which was really good it had bacon and mushrooms and breadcrumbs. The side of mashed potatoes without blue cheese were one of the best sides I've had. The asparagus was pretty good too. Overall this place was a great place to eat I would have given the 5 stars it deserves but the service was just a little less than average.
(4)
Crystal H.
Everything in the menu is good. Service is above and beyond. Make a reservation! We had the thick cut bacon and cheese fondu for our appetizer. Both were very good but bacon was like no other. Steaks are very good but cod was great. Salads were large and we'll put together. For sides the brussels sprouts were baked in the oven and leafs pulled apart. Melts in your mouth not a large brussels sprout whole. Mac and cheese and millionaires baked potato were awesome.
(5)
Patrick G.
Had such a great time, I decided to actually sign up for yelp and review something. This review is specifically for our server Joshua. My wife and I came here to celebrate our anniversary/Christmas/dinner before a comedy show. He did a great job of recommending menu options and making our time enjoyable. He answered all of our questions and generally made experience at RPM a great one. Thanks Joshua!
(5)
Nancy H.
Terrific service and pretty good food. The RPM staff is trained well at making you feel important. But after reading about how everyone else also got special treatment, I don't feel as awesome.. haha kidding but not really... Like, it's the kind of place that folds your napkin for you when you get up from your table, change your silverware after every course, your water glass gets refilled magically & dirty plates disappear promptly, the entire staff is dressed in crisp black and white outfits, and patrons are overall dressed nicely. Our waiter acknowledged my husband's birthday multiple times and even placed a lit candle in one of the desserts we ordered (FYI: if you make reservations on OpenTable, they will read your notes). Also when I stood up, a random waitress directed me to the restroom - how did she know that's what I was wondering? Regardless, the pampering was appreciated. We ordered: Mediterranean octopus - crisp on the outside and tender on the inside, slightly sour taste in the seasoning Kale salad - good-sized, really delicious but dressing was too salty 20 oz grass-fed, bone-in ribeye - a beautiful cut of meat, cooked to the perfect temperature Black cod - glaze was too sweet!, and I know this bothers some people - there were some bones left in Millionaire's potato - a giant twice-baked potato, rich in garlic and truffle flavors, but not worth the $18 (c'mon, it's just 1 potato) Broccolini - generous portion and subtly seasoned 14K chocolate cake - decadent and not too sweet, it's probably the only menu item that doggybags well so put that fork down, fattie! Cheesecake - best cheesecake I've had in a long time, but the inside was a little too loose ...and the fluffy cotton candy ball we got on the house for my husband's birthday - who has actually finished this? Did you leave with a cavity? All in all, it was a good splurge meal. Without drinks, it was close to $200 before tax & tip, but we are hearty eaters! *pats tummy*
(4)
Will O.
Food and service was excellent. Had the Bison Filet cooked medium rare with Peppecorn Sauce. By far one of the best steaks in Chicago, comparable to Mastros. We had to wait an extra 20 minutes after our reservation but was offset by a free appetizer and apologies for the delayed seating. The only complaint was that it was to cold in there, as it seemed the room temperature was to suit the staff and not the guests. I have heard this from several other friends that it is always freezing in there so dress a little warmer!
(4)
Dennis R.
A firm 4.5 star steakhouse. The price is a bit more than what I feel is fair but the quality and care is undeniable. We were celebrating a birthday, the perfect excuse to splurge. The ambiance is a great balance of modern downtown dining and serious steakhouse with formality yet spacious relaxed seating. The service was friendly and sharp with ready accommodation. Now the food. The steak is the main event, we went for the 20oz Grass-fed ribeye and 38oz 60 day dry aged ribeye. Both were cooked exactly as requested and with a nice crust. Our sides were foie gras, soft shell crab, mushroom risotto, mushrooms, and scallops. Yes, we ate a lot. While I've had better risotto and the crab could have been prepared in higher fashion, everything else was fantastic.
(5)
Jimmy W.
First time at RPM Steak and it's really a great option for food in Chicago. So I like steak and pretty much any other kind of food out there. We made early reservations on a Sunday. The restaurant is very open and modern inside. Not a dark cave like Maestros where you need night vision goggles to maneuver the place. We had a booth by the bar which was very comfortable. A few things we had... Started with the octopus app with was great, cooked perfectly, and all the flavors worked well together. Next I made a mistake... I ordered the special king crab tempura... Now I love king crab and I love tempura. But I know that 90% of places that serve "tempura" have no clue how to make it properly, this includes Japanese restaurants!! Was it bad, no. It was just a fried crab nugget in a thin batter served with avocado and a spicy dipping sauce. I would skip this especially for $24. After feeling foolish for falling into the tempura "made by a white man" trap, I had another martini and felt a little better... On to the rest of the meal... So of course you cannot visit an RPM without paying for some bread, right? So we got our own loaf of mini buns. I have to say it was very good and the cheapest thing on the menu!! Next a lobster tail flown half way round the world for mom to enjoy! Sometimes she's just in that lobster mood... I will say the meat was sweet, cooked perfectly, & excellent to eat. It didn't need any butter at all, perfect as is. Dry aged bone in strip. Very good. I am normally a rib eye fan but went with something different. A great char with a light salt flavor which is perfect to me. I hate anything over salted when I am paying for a quality product to start with. They do give you a tiny bowl with a salt herb blend to add if needed. I did use it on a few bites and liked it very much. The side I had were the Hen of the Woods mushrooms. I have to say this is one of many things that make RPM the better steakhouse. Most places will have the mushroom caps, Giant asparagus, and some baked or mashed potato. There were 4 different kinds of mushrooms I could choose from, plus 4 other vegetables, plus potatoes. It really makes a meal when you can have additions past the generic... Our server was great. If there was something she didn't already know she would find out for us. Even on a Sunday it was a full house but the time we left at 7:30. So having been to a few steakhouses over the years RPM is something to look forward to compared to the rest. If you just want a steak and potato then it probably doesn't matter but for that little extra that makes a dinner better it's here. The one odd thing was my coffee was weak like diner coffee. It felt out of place, more fitting with some bacon & eggs... Maybe just made wrong...?
(4)
Christina L.
My family and I came here for a celebratory dinner and they gave us quite the treat. Everything from the food to the service was top notch. The staff was unbelieveably attentive and would stop at nothing to make our experience really special. We started with some salads and were blown away by both. My favorite was the wedge while my parents enjoyed the chopped. The chopped was a very unique blend of veggies, many new for me on a salad. My family got an assortment of steaks and also the chicken. I sided with the dry aged cheeseburger, which to me tasted like a steakhouse on buns. My family all enjoyed their steaks alot. My boyfriend loved the duke. One of his new favorites. For dessert we tried the baked alaska and also got some free cotton candy. Ive got a sweet tooth like no other so obviously my favorite was the cotton candy! Its free and all you have to do is inquire!
(5)
Dan L.
Went there a few days ago for new job celebration dinner. Seated right away at a 4 top table that has good spacing so you are not on top of the people next to you. Waitress came right over and was pleasant enough. She did a good job of explaining the menu and specials. Has the cheese fondue bread which was good with pre-dinner cocktails. I had cowboy ribeye and it was cooked just the way I wanted and having them provide some seasoning salt was nice. Green bean side was perfect with the steak. She had the fish and it was a bit mushy but flavorful. Wine list is expansive and you can find anything you want at any price of $40-2K. Would recommend anyone going here and you can be ready to drop $200 or $2000 depending on what kind of night you want to make it.
(4)
Hannah C.
This only gets three stars because of our fabulous waitress and a couple standout items. The good: Truffle burger - not so much for the patty as for the excellent mix of toppings. Get the Greek fries instead of the regular. Seafood tower - the shrimp were enormous and super flavorful Thick cut bacon - this is basically bacon candy. Tasty bacon candy. Baked Alaska - ours actually tasted fresh made, and our waitress lit it up with flair. The not so good: The Duke steak - basically flavorless. Chocolate cake - also pretty bland and unexceptional Popcorn chocolate dessert: this was okay, but the popcorn seemed stale. The peanut butter ice cream itself was great.
(3)
Terry N.
Great atmosphere, outstanding service, and the food is top notch. I came here as a single diner on a midweek business trip because I'd heard so much about the place. On a Tuesday evening at 7pm, this place was 100% full, packed, with a large number of people waiting. Lucky for me, there was 1 small seat at the bar available, and I grabbed it. The bartenders were very friendly and efficient, and within minutes I ordered the kale salad, the burger, and a glass of Malbec. The salad was dressed in a nice tangy vinaigrette, fancied up with meaty-crispy chunks of bacon and parmesan. But the burger... OMG. The burger was over the top. Presentation was rather simple- grilled onions, cheese, lettuce, and tomato, with a light swab of aioli, alongside a generous cup of skin-on fries. The burger patty itself was a monster- the bartender said between 8-10 ounces. Biting into the burger, I remembered why I like ordering $18 burgers from a steakhouse- the smoky grilled flavor of meat mixed with fire and smoke is heaven. Plus the depth of beefy flavor from really made it seem like I was eating a ground up steak, strange as that is to say. All in all, a great restaurant, and I'd not hesitate to return to try out an actual steak. But better save up for it first!
(5)
Chris B.
One of the best Filet's I had. Really flavorful and cooked to perfection. The Bleu Cheese Mash Potatoes and spinach were great! Well worth the money!
(5)
David P.
Salad was amazing, steak was amazing, potatoes were amazing, spinach was amazing, cheesecake was amazing! The service and ambience were exceptional. Definitely would go there again.
(5)
Andrea C.
My husband and I went here to celebrate our second wedding anniversary last night and I'm so happy we did! We had a lovely experience from start to finish. Had a quick bev at the bar while our table was being set (he had an Old Fashioned, I had prosecco) and took in the ambiance. Dark, trendy and hip, which feels just about right for a steak place to me! We were seated and our server immediately wished us a happy anniversary, which I thought was incredibly thoughtful and turned out to be indicative of the level of service we received. Food-wise, everything was outstanding. We started with sharing the Parker rolls and the wedge salad and then for our mains, he had the NY Strip, I chose the 8 oz. filet and we shared the blue cheese mashed potatoes. I LOVE a super rare, great steak and it was cooked perfectly. We ended the evening with some cotton candy, which was the perfect amount of sweet after an amazing meal. RPM does things right from start to finish- our water and wine glasses were never empty, the staff was absolutely delightful, the food was wonderful- the whole experience truly made our anniversary special.
(5)
Cindy G.
Can only speak to the cocktails. And as I sat there at the bar in this swanky Chicago restaurant in my yoga pants and second day dirty hair, I couldn't help but think #sorryimnotsorry. A few of us headed over to RPM after a long day of work and it was close to our hotel so we decided to pop in. Immediately we recognized WOW, we are not dressed for this, but the cocktail list looked so amazing we had to stay. I ordered up a tequila, blackberry and mint cocktail and it was one of the best I had ever had. It had ice similar to Frisch's (Cincinnati folk, y'all know what's up). Perfectly balanced and not too sweet. Loved the tartness from the tequila balanced with the freshness of the blackberries. For my second drink I got the champagne cocktail - a stickler for champagne I was worried. I asked if it was going to be doused in syrup or sweetener and he assured me it was not. What arrived can only be described as the nectar of the gods. A perfectly crips glass of champagne garnished with a sugar cube and some angostura bitters. It. Was. Perfection. The lighting, the decor, the cocktails. Yes, yes, and more yes. RPM - I will be dreaming about these cocktails until I can one day return. Thanks for an awesome experience.
(5)
Ben B.
An amazing dessert joint that sells decent steaks. RPM Steak looks very similar to RPM Italian - dim lighting, employees rocking the secret service-style earpieces, lots of customers in suits. Its floor plan is a little more open than its Italian cousin. I sat down with a group of three others, but by the end of the night, there were five of us. The servers accommodated our growing group expertly. Despite a few hiccups (we had doubles of our side dishes showing up after we'd received them and one steak was wildly overcooked), the servers were always calm, cool and professional. They will treat you very well. It's some of the kindest service I've encountered in Chicago. Our meal began with the king crab legs (1/2 pound for $30). I'm not much of a seafood guy. These were fine. It's a small portion, so the price feels very out of whack. We also shared the thick-cut bacon with "bourbon vanilla bean glaze" ($11). It sounds better than it actually was. I shared "The Duke" ribeye filet ($52) and the 16 oz. prime bone-in filet mignon ($59). I preferred The Duke, but both were okay. For sides, we ordered the blue cheese whipped potatoes ($9) and an order of those without the blue cheese. The non-blue cheese ones were fantastic. We also had the garlic-fried potatoes ($10). Again, those *sound* better than they taste. Earlier this week, I sat down to enjoy the 22 oz. prime bone-in dry aged ribeye at Bavette's (just down Kinzie from RPM). Though it cost $60, it was miles better than any of the steaks I had at RPM. A steakhouse is always really expensive, so you want those dollars to count. RPM is nice, but not quite worth the price. However... The desserts are INCREDIBLE. We had a Chocolate Souffle ($12) with a dollop of mint ice cream dropped on top. You watch as the ice cream melts away atop that molten chocolate core. It's really fun. (For superior souffle, I recommend Roy's at 720 N State.) The Popcorn, Peanuts & Chocolate dessert ($9) is also fun. It's a jumble of popcorn, ice cream and chocolate. The combo tastes a little like a Reese's peanut butter cup. My favorite dessert was the 14K Chocolate Cake ($12). A moist chocolate explosion with flakes of 14-karat gold on the outside. Total wow factor. Best thing I ate at RPM. Get this! I was less a fan of the Eton Mess ($10) - raspberry sorbet, whipped cream and berries. It comes in a tall glass that makes it hard to share. TL;DR - Go for the desserts and the service. If you want a killer steak experience, mosey down the block to Bavette's. Bonus: President Obama ate here on October 1, 2014.
(4)
Sam A.
Excellent steakhouse! From beverages to food to service, everything was on par! Our server, Brian, was spectacular. He was friendly and was great with recommendations. The dry aged cowboy steak was amazing along with the blue cheese whipped potatoes and Brussel sprouts as sides. RPM is great with portion sizes and pricing, you won't go away hungry and leaving like you've been ripped off. First time at this place, but certainly will have to make it one of my top steakhouses in the city up there with Chicago Cut and Benny's! Reservations are highly recommended if you want a prime dinner time slot.
We came in for my parents' anniversary. The restaurant was aware and greeted my parents with champagne and even gave us a free appetizer. Lucy was our server and she was AMAZING. She made our RPM steak experience so memorable. Very sweet and personable girl who knows what she's doing. The steak was delicious - i had the 8 oz filet, my father the NY strip. Sides were great: mac n cheese is a MUST. Calamari and Octopus were out of this world. At the end they brought us out every dessert- our favorite is the popcorn! The decor is beautiful and the servers look killer in their white jackets! Loved it!
(4)
Trent W.
Wife and I went there for our 8th anniversary! Wife had been there with her colleague and/or residents and told me I would love it. Well, I did. The ambiance and service was perfect. Most of all, the cowboy steak I had may have been the best steak I've had from a value standpoint. I've had more expensive steaks but for the money this was the best.
(5)
Allen B.
Allow me to be the 2nd person to give this establishment a great review. As Dabney said above, "...speechless." Although I have yet to try RPM Italian, I'm quite sure after trying RPM Steak, they're food will be top notch as well. Where to begin...oh yes here we go: 1. Service is impeccable. Our server Devlin, was on-top of his game describing the menu and giving recommendations on what to order. 2. Our water glasses were constantly filled to the brim and was never left empty more than 5 minutes at a time. 3. Our reservations were at 7:30pm, we arrived early and they kindly accommodated our party of two right when we arrived. 4. Decor is very "man cave-esque", but then again you are going to eat a juicy steak so one can never eat such a manly dish in a "foo-foo" environment. 5. Support wait staff was very kind and efficient. Taking time out to swap our silverware with new utensils for proper eating was definitely on-point. 6. My GRASS-FED BISON RIBEYE was cooked to perfection. A beautiful medium temperature with just a slight touch of charring to keep the juices encased. Phenomenal. 7. The thick-cut bacon appetizer, good LAWD!!!! Vanilla bourbon glazed. Enough said. Don't come here at not try it, you'd be a fool if you skipped out on it. 8. The hand-cut fries....fries will be fries, but these fries are pretty damn good. It comes with an aoli dipping sauce. Jesus Christ was it good. LOL. 9. Rosemary Parker Rolls with Nordic Butter. Don't mess around, you better get up on this grain-filler. Warm, fluffy, the smell & flavor is INSANE. 10. The only steakhouse I know that serves grass-fed meats. That in itself is enough reason for me to come back. I'm definitely trying this place again. Won't you come and join me?
(5)
Kamran L.
I love this place, came for the first time for a friends birthday and since have gone back twice already. I'll be making my fourth appearance this week. The food is amazing, service is outstanding, and if you can't find something on this menu, then you probably shouldn't be here anyway. They got something for everyone.
(5)
Saba A.
This is just a cocktail and dessert experience at the bar with my husband around 6:00 p.m. on a weekday evening. We came in with no reservations and were greeted with smiles from 3 people joyfully letting us know that we can grab a table at the bar. Our waters were being filled and within a minute we were greeted by our waitress who gave us food menus, a dessert menu by request, and a cocktail menu while mentioning the different wines they had. My husband ordered his typical favorite of kettle and 7, and i got the "East India' cocktail of the list. The decor of the restaurant is the same as RPM Italian with the dark wood tables and white coats for the servers and the same style bar seating. It's a very professional and smart restaurant. I was happy to meet Jerrod and Richard Melman who with the LEYE industry has turned River North to the best place to find the most delicious restaurants with diversity. They were very friendly and personable. We ordered the 14 karat chocolate cake for 14 dollars. It was as you expect it, rich with the dark and milk chocolate flavors and seems to be a popular order on even just there second day of opening. Our waitress was soft spoken, and our bus boy was always around to clean up, and there was another waitress walking around folding the napkins. Outstanding restaurant choice if you are here to celebrate something or want to drink a fine cocktail after work. Whether you are coming in for a small appetizer, salad, or a steak, this restaurant should be on top of your list. Can't wait to return and thanks for coming into the neighborhood, RPM Steak!
(5)
Justin P.
Impressive restaurant. The layout of this place is open and classy. The service is outstanding; the only spot that comes close for my money is Mastros. I love restaurants that cater to groups as a team; it shouldn't matter who the waiter is...If I need something hook it up! RPM definitely did so, whether it was extra silverware, sides or anything. So if I had to stop there the place is already worth 5 starts. Now comes the food - I ordered steak tartare which was legit; not the best I've ever had but the portion was solid. For a main course I went with the 16 oz NY strip (which was flavorful) with blue cheese mash & asparagus on the side. I'll give the food a 4 because it was great but not the best I've ever had. Since I can't give RPM a 4.5 I'll toss them a 5. It was an enjoyable experience and I would go back.
(5)
Nadia S.
One word sums this place up: LOVE ! From the ambiance, service, and food- everything was perfect. I have to say I wasn't expecting the steak to be amazing, but to my surprise it actually was. The menu has great selections and of course they offer fresh shaved black truffles on any entree, similar to RPM Italian. The millionaires potato IS NOT TO BE MISSED. It is phenomenal. Even the cold leftovers were crazy good. And the souffle for dessert.... we had the red velvet souffle with mascarpone ice cream. Its been a month and I'm still dreaming of it. LOVE this place. Even if you can only get a reservation for 11pm- just do it! ***April 2015 update*** Just wanna give a quick shout out the server my friends I had the other night- Chrissy. We were the last table to close up the restaurant and yet she remained energetic and amazing. Like I said before- love this place!
(5)
Donnie Y.
5 stars is not good enough they deserve way more than that. First the Mediterranean Octopus very delicious then the coal roster king crab is OUT OF THIS WORLD!!! BEST I ever had and I'm a professional when it comes to good food especially sea food And to top it off the 36 oz Wagyu Mishima Tomahawk steak was something I've never tasted before. And I regularly dine in at Hugo's Frog Bar and Ruth chris in Northbrook. Thus is by far my new favorite place as of right now THE ONLY REASON THEY DIDN'T GET MY FIFTH STAR IS THAT THE SECURITY GUY ALIVER OR OLIVER I don't know the exact spelling of his name , SINGLED OUT my middle eastern friend who was actually hosting the party for us and showing us HIS FAVORITE TRENDY SPOT IN DOWNTOWN CHICAGO , AND accusing that he was carrying knifes or weapons on him. Which is the farthest from the truth . This is classy place and you should have classy employees.
(4)
Erick B.
Went to the restaurant because my wife is a fan of the owners, so did not expect much - and I was truly surprised... I am very critical of steaks, but the steaks were exceptional - and the cheesecake even better.... Highly recommended!
(5)
Denice P.
I finally got to try RPM. I had big expectations and I was not disappointed! We traveled from CA and spent 10 days in the City, so of course we had to check out RPM Steak. It was hard to decide which restaurant to go, RPM Italian or Steak, but my hubby said Steak! I was able to secure a 9pm reservation. We valet the car and headed right in. We were a little early so we headed to the bar to have a drink before dinner. It was packed!!! It was the night of the Blackhawks' parade. We did a walk through around the bar, and just as we were getting back to the reception area, a couple got up! We immediately sat down and ordered a drink. When our table was ready, not only did I get a text, but the hostess came and found us and took us to our table. We were seated in a booth that surrounds the main dining room, it was perfect! We ordered 2 orders of oysters, which were delicious! We got the yellowtail sashimi plate too. Both were very light and were perfect starter. We both ordered the wedge salad, which was good, just the perfect amount of blue cheese. I ordered the 5 oz of Japanese cut of miyazaki because I really wanted to try everything and not feel stuffed. It was good, but I don't think I'd try it again My hubby got the Kansas City cut. He loved his. He said it was super tender and flavorful. He also ordered shallot and bone marrow butter to go with it. I dipped mine in that butter and it it gave it a good flavor! We ordered the millionaire potatoes with black truffles. It's a must try!! Trust. Me. Another must try is the brussel sprouts. They're addicting! We also got some mushrooms, I can't remember exactly which ones, but they were good! Our server was very knowledgeable and had a great personality! She was able to recommend a great wine to go with our meal! She was very attentive too! For dessert, I ordered the RPM cheesecake and a cappuccino. I loved my cappuccino, it was made perfectly and the cheesecake was just superb! They also brought out some cotton candy. By the end of the night, I was satisfied. It was a romantic night and everything was great! I'd go back again. I hear the Halibut is amazing!
(4)
Haley C.
My boyfriend and I went to RPM Steak on a Friday night. I made reservations a few weeks in advance and still couldn't get in until 9:30, but it was a great time to have dinner there. Our hostess was from Ireland and she was extremely friendly! I got to talk to her about studying abroad in Ireland and that was really cool. Our waiter was extremely knowledgable about the menu and had great suggestions. We started with the greek fries, which were great but had a very strong garlic smell. For our meal, I had the tuna shashimi, which was pretty good, and my boyfriend had the Duke which he loved. We also shared a Millionaires potato, which was by far our best decision of the night. Excellent! I drank the cobbler and loved it. We really enjoyed the trendy environment. I think I liked RPM Italian more than RPM Steak, but it was definitely a great meal and a very cool restaurant.
(4)
David B.
Chicago is lucky to have as many great steakhouses as it does, and RPM Steak has to be added to any discussion about best places. Everything at RPM Steak is amazing: the decor, the service, and most especially the food. I'd been once before - last fall - but now that the restaurant has its legs under it, it really shines. Highlights: -Our waiter, Joshua. Friendly, helpful, knowledgable and funny. He made the meal a ton of fun. It was a graduation dinner for my sister's MBA and he made sure we were celebratory throughout the meal -Starters: the kale/bacon/mushroom salad was delicious. We also got the butter lettuce salad, which I also enjoyed but the kale was a standout. -Entrees: the bone-in filet mignon was amazing, like the first time. I tried my mom's bone-in ribeye, which was also a winner. Everyone was happy with their cuts. -Sides: the sweet potato steak fries with insane. I wished I didn't have to share. The brussels sprouts were also delicious. I don't eat a lot of white potatoes, so I didn't try the blue cheese whipped potatoes or the roasted fingerlings, but everyone else enjoyed them. -Dessert: Joshua brought out the blueberry cotton candy for my sister, and then we ordered the 14k chocolate cake (yum!), the peanut butter popcorn chocolate thing (so good) and the cheesecake with strawberry rhubarb compote (my favorite). Joshua also brought out the chocolate souffle (with mint chocolate ice cream) as a special treat. All in all, we were stuffed, we were happy and we were excited that RPM Steak made a very special night even more special.
(5)
Monique B.
The restaurant is beautiful, but for the price the food wasn't worth it. Service was ok, but more pomp & circumstance than good, friendly, attentive service. - Sidecar to drink before dinner: delicious, would come back for a drink - Bacon appetizer: AMAZING!!! If you like bacon, order it. The thickest cut of pork belly, it melted in my mouth. A little bit sweet from the sugar or syrup glaze, but still delicious. - 22 oz. Bone-In Kansas City Steak: So thick that the outside was charred, and almost burnt, giving the steak a not so great flavor. I like my steak medium rare, and it was cooked properly on the inside, the outside was just charred too much. - Brussel Sprouts: I thought they were well cooked and delicious. Service was not as attentive as I would have liked at a high-end restaurant, they had a lot of busboys and runners and waiters, but it seemed like the waiter still didn't have time to stop and genuinely see how I was doing or what I thought about the meal. I think the decor and ambiance here is much more intimate and romantic, but modern, and not all old man smoking room leather couches. So, if you're trying to impress a date, the ambiance and price might be enough to make you go here, but otherwise, there are other steakhouses that I definitely recommend more than this one.
(3)
S G.
Had a sat night dinner with my spouse. Service was excellent from the get go. Valet is 15 bucks We were seated upstairs which was actually Nice as well. They have a nice wine liSt for By the glass and cocktails were great We started with tuna tartare and the greens salad with burrata cheese - large and could share The bread was yummy but you do get charged We had the 52 dollar truffle risotto which was good... You can get a half portion and still fairly big. We had the sole, and special mushrooms which were awesome Def get the sweet corn... So good Millionaire potato was great but huge ... Share item Dessert was 14 k chocolate cake... Again huge and very rich... Took it home for late night treat Our meal was about 230 with 4 drinks . Pricy but worth a try, maybe for a special occasion
(5)
Laura L.
So let's just get down to it... Booked my rezzies about a month ago using the open table app. We arrived and everyone at the host counter couldn't be nicer. I even told my bf there was no way I could be that fake nice to everyone all night, I'd die. Now, the downside is that we did have to wait about 25 minutes for our table. I feel like we're not part of the pretentious, stuffed shirt typical clientele it looks like they're used to, but they were still very apologetic and even though we didn't complain or even ask how much longer, they gave us an appetizer of our choice for free. Great gesture The vibe in the place is great. It's big but not overwhelming, there are a lof of tables, but you don't feel like you're on top of each other. It's dark but not cold, and the music is upbeat, but not overbearing. Our waiter was Brian, and he was a doll. We asked a few questions and he was patient with us. He filled my water glass about 100 times because I drink it like a camel. There was zero rush for us to get our orders in and get going, but it also wasn't like bad service slow. It was very relaxed, and whenever you did order your drink/food, it was out promptly. To drink, we are pretty simple with wine and beer, so that's not too hard. We had the thick cut bacon as our app, and it was great. Melt in your mouth bacon with a delicious vanilla sauce. For dinner I had the filet which was unbelievable. The flavor and the temperature were absolutely perfect. My boyfriend had the bone-in rib eye and he said that was great as well, and considering he left literally just the bone, I take it was really great. We had the garlic fingerlings as a side which had amazing flavor to them. Oh and the bearnaise sauce, which I love anyway, was delicious. For dessert we had the baked alaska which they prepare tableside. It basically tasted like heaven. People complain over the craziest things in life. Bf and I tend to put things into persepctive. Did we wait for a table, yes. But we weren't neglected, and where else were we going to go? By the time we got to a new place and got a table it would be the same amount of time. Was it expensive, yes. It's not like it's break the bank pricey. It's comparable to other steak houses, and it's worth every penny.
(5)
Carlos S.
Ambience: excellent ***** Service: excellent ***** Appetizers: excellent ***** Steak: Good quality, felt that the medium well was over seared and underseasoned. Maybe get medium next time. *** Side dish: Good, but too salty and overpriced. ($10 for about 2 hand full of spinach)*** Dessert: just ok*** Would I come back: NO. How much was my check: $250 including tip
I dined at RPM Steak with a friend on a late Sunday evening after waiting months to try this place out. When we arrived for our 10:30p.m reservations I thought I had walked into a theater playing a Tara Reid/Keanu Reeves movie as there was only 2 people dining there. Upon being seated we were greeted by our server who was very upbeat and went over the menu to ensure all of our questions and potential questions were answered. With this dining experience there were positives, neutrals and the negatives that I experienced and here they are. Positives: * The thick cut bacon for an appetizer was so good I was sad I had to share it. * The three cheese fondue bread is A MUST TRY!! This was so good I wanted to stick my face in the bowl to ensure that every ounce of cheese in that bowl was in my belly. #formerfatty * The East India Cocktail was so good I had to make sure I really liked it by ordering a second one. I swear I was feeling good after the first one and it's not because I pretty much chugged it. * The Grilled Prime Skirt Steak my friend had was so delicious I was wishing I had ordered it. The flavors and juices that this steak had would make a PETA member wanna sneak a bite. Neutral: * I got the Prime RPM Cap Steak and it was just OK. The steak didn't taste like anything special (like I've had at another steakhouse in Chicago that I love...begins with a M). I found myself wishing that I had gotten the Bison Filet or even "The Duke." * The Nutella Bread Pudding is large enough for two people to share, but it didn't knock my socks off. I could barley taste the nutella and the scoop of banana ice cream was a nice touch, but it would have been nice if the scoop was a little bigger. Negatives: * If choosing between that 430pm and 1030pm reservation slot I recommend taking that early bird special time because if you take the 1030pm slot be prepared to be dining with half of the wait staff from all the lettuce entertain you restaurants in the area. Not so cool when you are dropping a lot of duckets on a meal and you hear people trash talking other restaurants. * The plates we were given for dessert had so many fingerprints on them it looked like The Brady Bunch had passed the plate around before it was brought to our table. Needless to say we didn't use those plates. * The Macaroni & Cheese was just a waste of money and space in my stomach. My friend and I decided to share this dish as it sounded so good and we figured this would be our side dish to accompany our steaks. Well after one bite my friend made it known that he didn't care for anymore and I too was left feeling bamboozled by this dish. The description on the menu made it sound so good, but in reality it was subpar. All and all there were aspects to dining at RPM Steak that I really liked and that I wasn't fond of. I'm sure I'll go back, but I won't be putting it at the top of my 2015 to do list.
(3)
susan l.
a meal with a few of my favorite friends. a meal to remember! what i ate: - roasted bone marrow $15: mm yes, my lips were just covered with the fatty creamy grease of the bone marrow. they did NOT skimp on this at all! huge portion for a measly $15. if you love bone marrow, please get this to share! even with 4 people, this seemed an excessive portion. don't be afraid to ask for more bread as bread is the best way to consume all this fat. - chilled west coast oysters $18: very light, very fresh. i loved the sharp jalepeno and the acidic yuzu. the oysters were sweet - 60 day prime aged beef $125: our server recommended this to us, that for sharing, this was the way to go. we were tempted to originally order the impressive tomahawk cut, but this was a nice change. the meat was cooked exactly how we wanted, medium rare. my only gripe? the plate was cold, cooling the meat down considerably. by the time we really got into the steak it was a tad cold. i wish they warmed the plates up. i know that cooks the meat a bit, but id rather eat warm steak than cold. - broiled black cod $36: luscious, fatty, delicious cod. it was a small piece, but perfect for a few bites for everyone at the table. a great alternative if you're not in the mood for steak. - king trumpet mushrooms $12: earthy goodness! even my friend who isnt a fan of mushrooms admitted that these were pretty outstanding. they were a TAD salty, but really delicious with the steak. a nice balance and marriage of earthy meaty goodness. - millionaire's potato $18: another great rec from our server. somehow we all totally missed this on the menu, but i saw truffles, and i was sold. and indeed, this was a millionaire's dream of a potato. cheesy, fragrant, delicious creaminess, crispy potato skin. the truffles were a decadent touch. - bacon hash browns $7: i was intrigued, but compared to the millionaire's potato, the bacon hash browns were it's dowdy little cousin. while crispy, oily, and very indulgent with the bacon. this was exactly as you think it would taste. - wasabi buttered peas $9: the peas were a fresh green pop on all our plates and palettes. while very buttery, none of us could really taste the wasabi portion of this dish. perhaps they were light handed? not sure. regardless, these peas were perfection. pros: - food! it was really a meal to remember. surrounded by great friends, all of whom were really open to eating and sharing everything. it was nice getting to eat everything we wanted - server was attentive and very good with his recommendations. he was charming without being obtrusive or in the way - decor was beautiful. dark and romantic, but still had the bustle and liveliness of an exciting restaurant. - bar was impressive - bathroom was really nice - this really is a place to see and be seen (i sat in the same seat that ja rule sat in only an hour before!) - price was reasonable, especially after eating like kings! or, err, queens! cons: - we totally got confused and went to the other RPM. like total dorks we went in, said we had a rez, and were told, no we dont. after a moment of panic, the hostess at the original RPM said, oh you have a reservation at our steakhouse and calmly gave us directions. phew - a bit of a wait even with our reservation. i guess that's the price you pay when you go to a very busy and popular restaurant. we just hung out at the very very very crowded bar - crowded bar. the bar was PACKED, no where to sit, and it was a tad difficult to flag down a bartender for a drink would i come again? if i was in town, yes!
(5)
Lloyd M.
Went back to RPM Steak and this time did not get a flat tire so can be more objective; one of the best steak house experiences of my life. I have been to over 30 Chicago steak houses, and don't think I had a better meal. We started with the bacon, which was nice thick slices of pork belly. My favorite bacon is still David Burke's but this is definitely top-3. We then had a whole lobster as an appetizer (there were three of us) and it was fantastic. RPM's lobster is probably the best I ever had, has good flavor, is not chewy and easy to eat. I had the Duke as my entree. It is their featured steak, a boneless ribeye, and was cooked perfectly. Still love a steak with a bone but this was a fantastic steak. The mac cheese was also great. Finished with a red velvet souffle. One order was enough for the three of us and we all enjoyed it. Finally, they have my favorite wine on their wine list, Chocolate Block Shiraz from South Africa. I originally had it at Perry's but they no longer stock it. It is a fantastic, reasonably priced wine, very flavorful but not tannic.
(5)
Chase M.
I love this place. The cocktails are great and the Bison steak is probably the best in the city. The prices are a little expensive considering STK is about to open down the street and probably take over, however RPM Steak is a great steakhouse. Try the Millionaire's Potato!
(4)
Vinh N.
Went during chef week! The food was great the service impeccable. Had the steak and also bone marrow appetizer. The bone marrow was to die for! Ran into Giuliana Rancic and Bill. Was able to talk to them and take a picture. They were appreciative and thank us for dining with them
Let me start by saying the food and service were impeccable. That's where it ended. The security guard ( Oliver ) asked me to put my knife into my pocket. I assure you I was not carrying a knife nor any weapon. I feel like I was singled out as a Middle Eastern and he might as well have said "sir can I check you for explosives". My dinner was ruined and while I have been a long time patron and often entertain large parties, I sincerely don't see myself returning. As a business owner myself I would be embarrassed were my clients treated this unprofessionally. I will be mentioning this incident to everyone I come across.
(1)
Monica H.
Why are you so delicious? Why are you in my life to tempt me and make me poor? WHY? I'm not a steak person. I'm not even a beef person. But I am a diehard RPM person. I swear everything is laced with crack because I have yet to have ANYTHING that I was disappointed with. FOOD: - coal-roasted king crab: crack. crack crack crack. so good! It is small and you'll feel ripped off but darn it it's amazing. - Seared foie gras: very yummy!!! It sounds thick but it actually was very light and the savory/sweet mix was perfect with the blackberry. - shredded kale salad: i'm all about kale salads right now. The kale was soft enough so you didn't feel like a primitive hunter-gatherer, but had enough texture so it was still interesting. I would definitely get this if you want to attempt balancing out this heavy meal. - Roasted bone marrow: bone marrow is bone marrow and it'll make you wonder why you even bothered ordering the salad but it's huge, yummy, and impressive to look at. It's definitely a crowd pleaser if everyone is a fat ass. - Broiled black cod: mmm!!! it was MY perfect entree since I wanted to enjoy something delicious, fresh, worthwhile for the price, and not too heavy and decadent. I would order it again for sure. - A5 Miyazaki: if you're baller and you love steak, definitely try this! So incredibly tender. - Bone in filet: I only had a bite and honestly I'm not a steak expert but it was good to me! - Short rib steak: sa-vo-ry! that bone marrow butter isn't for the weak. delicious if you're up for the heavy challenge! - Millionaire's potato: a MUST if you're a potato person (you non-potato people are WEIRD. just saying). Everytime I go I am tempted to order two but the vanity in me stops myself. - Hen of woods: very buttery mushrooms. I really enjoyed this!! - Baked alaskan: lighting things on fire whooo!! This ice cream cake was surprisingly not too heavy and delicious after such a decadent and salty meal. TIPS: - Make a reservation a few weeks in advanced if possible. I was able to snatch up a reservation same day but you're usually left with very early or very late reservations. Taking the time a week in advanced makes a difference between 7pm and 10pm if that matters to you. - If it is your anniversary, birthday, or any special occasion, they give you free cotton candy.
(5)
KtMila F.
RPM has been consistently good. It's a bit of a "trendy" spot to be at, so beware of the crowd and noise levels. I would recommend the truffles on beef selections and the bison steak is to die for.
(4)
Paulie W.
Dined here last October and had a delicious dry-aged strip steak that had a velvety texture to it, unlike any other strip I've ever encountered. My companions liked their filets very much too and the bleu cheese whipped potatoes were also lights out. The breads(rolls) were not so impressive though and my portion of brussel sprouts was very small. The room is very unsteakhouse-like, in a good way. Tastefully modern. I'd go back just for the meat and comfortable surroundings.
(4)
Steve D.
Came here on a Friday night for dinner. This restaurant has multiple levels and out table was on the second floor. I normally do not like to sit anywhere but the main floor. However, the place was packed so here we go. Our table was placed between two groups who were obviously having a good time but it was so loud and the ceiling was so low, I just was not going to be able to handle spending time there. Asked the manager to move us somewhere else and he did after waiting for a few minutes into a great booth on the main floor. Alright, now my party can hear each other speak. Our waiter as extremely knowledgeable about the menu which I like since we had questions. We ordered multiple items. Tried the Parker house rolls which did not blow me away especially since you had to pay six dollars for them. At this type of restaurant with their prices, I believe that bread should be gratis. Hey, my opinion. Done with my griping. On to the food. We had steak tartare which was very good. Kale salad was only OK. I had a wedge salad that I was not too crazy about. The Blue cheese was overpowering and the dressing was not very special to me. Entrees were: Ribeye steak, lobster, coal roasted chicken, and steak frites. All of the entries were very good. However the frites were almost impossible to eat. They were almost like a shoestring potato but curlier. They just did not want to cooperate with a fork at all. Sides were good. Garlic fingerling potatoes and hen of the woods mushrooms. The desert we shared fell flat. Some type of bread pudding that was just saturated in some type of almond flavoring. None of us liked it and it went unfinished. I rate this place between 3.5 and 4 but I will give it a 4 because some of the items were really good. Not my favorite steak place though. Cheers to all.
(4)
Hayley H.
You can get pretty wild at RPM steak. Proteinemia. I'll tell ya, they know what they are doing with their meats. I had the millionaires potato, as everyone suggested, along with my sliced hangar steak. I died.
(4)
Diana P.
Bring your wallet full, or someone else's better yet! Ultra glam scene, huge place, love the space. Food/Fish: Food was great, especially the halibut. Melts in your mouth and just the right amount of sauce and seasoning. We had the brussels sprouts which were more like fried shaved pieces and they were also great-you MUST get those. Food/Steak: My husband ordered his bone in steak medium PLUS, and it came way too bloody which he wasn't happy about but still ate it. For $59 and at one of Chicago's premier steak houses, it should be cooked PERFECTLY. He also made a note to our waitress it had too much seasoning on it. Just a side note to ask for less if you order this as well. I'm not going to lie, part of me wanted to come here just for the watermelon flavored cotton candy you get at the end of the meal and it hit the spot. There were lots of business men dining around us and I'm assuming the company put up the bill which is exactly how you want it when coming to a place like this.
(4)
Brandon G.
This place was great. The atmosphere was warm inside: not extremely loud like other large steakhouses, with comfortable seats and spacious tables. The steak was cooked to perfection. The sides were all great as well.
(5)
Amy G.
Save your money...don't go. You won't be missing much of anything. The upstairs room is dark and dreary, not the place to be seated. The chopped salad tastes very sour, just not good. The bacon app is 2 slabs of fat drenched in maple syrup not good. The steaks are good, the only bright spot if you want to spend $57 per steak?
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Andy S.
Wow what can I say, this was the best steak I have ever had. I got the "Duke" which is a signature cut which is essentially a ribeye with all the fat removed. The steak was cooked perfectly. Since we were a large group, we ordered quite a few sides but my absolute favorite was the Billionaires Potato which has shaved black truffles on top of it. Service was overall good until we were ready for the check and our waiter just disappeared. Overall a fantastic experience and I would absolutely go back if I am in town again.
(5)
Alina V.
It has seriously taken me about a week or so since my visit here and my 1st time visit to Chicago as well to write this review. Perhaps it's because I honestly do not know where to begin. Let me give you a little insight on how I came across this place. I am a big fan of Giuliana & Bill and I knew from the very beginning they were opening up this gem aside from RPM Italian. I always said I wanted to check this place out whenever I went to Chicago. Originally, I had planned my bf's birthday dinner at the signature room since it's Chicago staple. Long story short, on the same night I was at my hotels bar & the bartender let me know if I wanted extraordinary food and worth the price not to waste my time or money at the signature room and instead try RPM steak. Yes, please know ahead of time, you will spend a pretty penny, but I promise it will be worth it! This is how the rest of the evening goes: Perfect from start to finish. Our waiter Jennifer was funny, friendly, knowledgable and pretty darn on point with all the suggestions! I actually ordered from a special menu they started offering that same night which included a table appetizer, appetizer for myself, entree and dessert for one fixed price. -cheese fondue (I can't even put this into words) -iceberg wedge salad (probably the most epic salad you will ever order) -Salmon (flavorful, fresh and had the right amount of zest) -Nutella bread pudding ( these 3 words are a pretty lethal combination and by lethal I mean "I can't stop eating!" My bf ordered the 16oz New York strip & the sweet potatoes steak fries. The meat was so tender, rich in flavor and was literally cooked to perfection. You can't beat the quality & the steak fries had this incredible cinnamon kick to them! Yum yum yum! We also ended up savoring various other sides that my friends had ordered like the creamed spinach and mushrooms. (Also worth trying!) Last but not least they had the sweet gesture of bringing out cotton candy for the birthday boy! It definitely makes your experience a little sweeter! Although we didn't try the cotton candy as we were too busy digging into the Nutella bread pudding, I'm totally loving the idea. 2 bottles of wine later, we were obviously having a phenomenal time LOL but in reality, the cool vibe, the good music, the funny waitress & the top notch food is really what made our night so special. Thank you RPM! Till next time!
(5)
Lim K.
We started off with steak tartare and foie gras. This was probably the best steak tartare we've ever had. The foie gras yjust melted in your mouth....yum. For the main course. I had the bone-in ribeye, my husband ordered the bison fillet, and my daughter ordered the Duke with a bone marrow. All of us enjoyed our steaks, no complaints. We also shared brussels sprouts and the parker bread. I loved the seasoning of the brussels sprouts. The bread was okay. By the time we finished the meal there was hardly any room for dessert but we decided to have some donuts. The donuts were good, very light and hollow inside. Excellent service.
(5)
Adrienne B.
RPM Steak = Love! I have been reading reviews and was nervous to try this place out because of some of the negative reviews I read. Well... Those reviews are wrong. This place is pretty stellar! We came in and were seated immediately! No wait at all! Michael was our server! He was fabulous! His recommendations hit the spot! We first started out with drinks. The boyfriend had the Manhattan! He said it was smooth and really enjoyed it! I had the cotes du rhone wine! Um.. Amazing! If you like red wine..... Choose that one! It was full body with a nice blend of berries! As for food.. We had the octopus & oysters as an appetizer. Yum yum yum! I really recommend it ! As for steak we split the cowboy steak! It was cooked medium and had a very good flavor! If your torn between steaks.. You will not be disappointed with the cowboy! I promise! To join our steak we had the millionaire Potato! Wow wow wow! My favorite dish by far! The flavor of these potatoes are only in your dreams! I almost ordered a second dish! Last, but not least. Alaskan dessert! It comes out on fire.... Literally! If you like ice cream and Carmel go for it! The service, ambiance and decor was fabulous! I am def coming again to try out all the other dishes this place has to offer!
(5)
Dinah T.
My sister recommended to go to this place for my birthday. I'm not always found of Chicago traffic on a Saturday afternoon, but I must say this was worth the trip from the burbs! When we walked in, it had a Contemporary feel. I like looking at the black and white pictures of Giuliana and Bill Rancic's friends and family while we waited to be seated. Everyone who was working there were pretty good looking and well dressed. From the hostess to our server (white jackets, every fancy). This is a popular new Steakhouse, so make sure you book your reservations well in advance if you want the prime time to eat here say 7pm-8pm. We were lucky enough when we confirmed our reservation we found out there was a cancelation at the last minute so we took the later time! Really 4:15pm dinner, that's way too early even for a senior citizen, yes mom I'm talking about you:) Once we got seated, it was kind of snug from table to table (oooo what did you order table next to me, lol). They do have nice half circled leather booths along the wall, a second floor dinning area, an elevated full service bar with a large flat screen TV, and don't forget the outside dinning. So this is what we ordered: A bottle of Zinfandel, Dashe, Dry Creek Valley, 2012 and Malbec, Chakras, Mendoza, 2012 both were good, I recommend to get a bottle of wine if more than two people are drinking wine all night 2 glasses each. Two bottles were plenty for 5 of us. Appetizers: Thick-Cut Bacon, you get two pieces. It was soft and the vanilla glaze made it so tasty that we ended up buy a 2nd order of it! Roasted Bone Marrow, you get 3 HUGE bone pieces with 4 pcs of grilled buttered bread. Wow, I highly recommend it! so rich and melted into your mouth, well seasoned. Housemade breads: We go the Parker House Rolls that comes with Rosemary flavored soft butter. It was a fancy Hawaiian sweet Bread taste to it, I would get this again. For our Steak dinners: We ordered and shared the 60-Day Prime Dry Aged Beef 38 oz. Ribeye. This was served sliced and arranged beautifully on a platter. If your getting sides, then this is plenty for 3 people or more people to share. Unless you're REALLY hungry. We got medium rare, when it came out, it was made to our liking soft melts in your mouth. The pieces were cut evenly perfect that you didn't have to cut it yourself and very flavorful. I'd get this again, a must try! 28-Day Prime Dry-aged 24 oz. Cowboy Steak made medium. It was nice and juicy but the 60 day prime was more flavorful. They also gave us season herb salt on the side to add more flavors to our dishes if we chose to. Fish orders: Wild Alaskan Halibut topped with roasted mushroom and tarragon mustard. This was a nice piece of fish, you could share this with another person. I took a bite and it was pretty good. Moist and not fishy at all. Broiled Black Cod with sesame and miso flavors. It was ok, did taste like cod (a bit fishy) but we wouldn't order it again. We'll try another fish next time. Sides, for our party of 6 we got 5 sides to share. Brussels Sprouts, buttery and roasted perfectly. I'd get this again. Bacon Hash Browns-4 thick blocks of hash browns, looked like it was deep fried. Crispy all around. Inside was soft moist potatoes with bacon. It was good if you like a different kind of potato type fries. We'd get this again. Millionaire's Potato double baked, loaded with fontina cheese and topped with fresh black truffles. This was pretty good, potato was creamy, a fancy oversized baked potato. I'd try something else on the menu. Hen of the Woods mushrooms-it had a nutty, mushroom flavor. I liked this dish that I would get it again or try another mushroom dish. Risotto with fresh shaved truffles. This was good, a bit pricey I didn't care much of it. Maybe I'm just not a fan of risotto...I'd try something else on the menu. Desserts: 14K Chocolate Cake made out of Milk and Dark Chocolate covered with gauche. WOW what a tasty cake, not overly sweet or bitter. Chilled cake plenty to share with the family. I'd get this again. Since it was my birthday, I was given freshly made cotton candy blue with a happy birthday sign on it. Very cute and sweet. During our dinner, our server was VERY attentive and knowledgeable about the menu and description of where the main courses of meats and fishes came from. I was impressed... The staff clean off our finished plates, brushed crumbs and food off the table, made sure our drinks were filled including our water even though we had the bottle on our table, they still poured it in our glasses for us without us even asking. If we did ask for a refill, we would get it right away. Now that's service. Overall, I enjoyed my time here from start to finish. I recommend to come here on a special occasion, it's a memorial place. Keep in mind, it will add up at the end if you don't choose wisely. I plan to come back and try other things on the menu. Well done RPM, I'll be back for mor
Fans of RPM Italian rejoice! RPM steak brings that same flare with the addition of a pretty heft steak selection! The bang for your buck isn't great here but it is worth it for the quality of each dish. Ambiance is very much like RPM italian with the same vibe and noise level and service. On to the main course Food: Highlights: Truffle Risotto: This risotto was pretty good. It's similar to that of RPM italian but it has the addition of truffles which mix well with it. One member of my party felt that it was a bit too salty. I thought it was slightly salty but didn't really notice it until a few servings in. Coal roasted king crab: a take on a japanese dynamite with a little bit of lime and coriander. This dish is tiny but delicious. Worth ordering and if you are up for it getting one for yourself Steaks: split the New york, Duke, and filet 3 ways. I am personally a fan of New York stips because I enjoy the texture. This was my favorite of them. The filet and the duke were both really tender if thats you're preference. I chose the bone marrow butter and it was good but heavy Spicy Miso-roasted maine lobster- lobster was fresh and it had a gentle spicy kick to it. Brussle sprouts/spinach : Table was a big fan of them. More the brussle sprouts. Desserts: Popcorn, peanut, chocolate was pretty good if you are craving something cold and choclatey Nutella bread pudding: get it if you are feeling something warm and cozy. Very hearty dessert and well worth it. Skip: 14 K chocolate cake - too rich and too sweet (I know right they tell you that its going to be rich with the name!). The cake is layered and the cake portions are moist but there is just too much frosting and sweet chocolate. Drinks: Manhattan was what I went with and it was a good choice. All and all RPM steak brings a new take on a really familiar scene of RPM. Great addition and would love to go back again.
(5)
Stefanie A.
RPM Steak- you lived up to your expectation! Had dinner here on Friday (group of 6). First time for all of us. Yes we had to make the reservation weeks before, but it ended up being worth it. We were seated right away and greeted by Emily, our server. So friendly, went over the menu in detail and even gave her recommendations- including a great bottle of Malbec. We started with the seafood tower, and added an additional half dozen oysters. Amazing. For shared sides we ordered the millionaires potato, asparagus & hen of the woods mushrooms. Emily recommended those mushrooms specifically- and they were seriously thee best mushrooms I've ever had! My entree was the bison filet, and my husband had the traditional bone-in filet. I usually always do a bone-in like my man, but I thought why not try something really different. It was good- very very lean. But now I know...if I want the juice I gotta stick with what I like. Husbands filet was mouth watering! For dessert we shared the baked Alaska and the strawberry cheesecake. Emily threw in the cotton candy too! Loved everything except the strawberry one..it was more of a meringue- really crunchy and hard. Not what we expected. Emily saw that we didn't touch much of it so she took it off our bill. Wow. Overall- great experience all around. Def an expensive meal but exceptional service, quality, and of course a cool atmosphere.
(5)
G S.
Dinner was delicious, but the best part of our meal was our server, Emily E. She was so nice, checked up on us the perfect amount, was very accommodating and made our experience a delight. We'll definitely be coming back!
(5)
Simeen A.
Went last night for an impromptu birthday dinner as I have my "real" plans this weekend. Was happy to be able to try RPM Steak since it's been on my list. Like RPM Italian, table was not ready on time- and unlike RPM Italian, this place was not crazy busy. Why the wait? Reservation was for 8:15, we were seated around 8:35. Not terrible. Also the booth we got was lovely. I thought the service was really great- we liked our server very much. We tried a few things: - coal roasted crab: ok this is legit delicious, but when it came out, in my head I heard "womp womp." It was a big bowl of salt, and one 6" piece of crab leg perched on top. For $18. That shit is cray! It's delicious but wtf? Why is it SO FREAKING SMALL. - arugula and artichoke salad: fine. I wouldn't order again. - some dry aged steak: husband liked it a lot. Peppercorn sauce was very tasty. - I got the miso-roasted lobster and it was AMAZING. Like SUPER delicious. But again... it was like $70! and we all know there's not a ton of meat in one lobster so it's not like you're stuffed. But it was VERY tasty. - shishito peppers: good. I usually like these, and I thought theirs were good, just not memorable. - millionaire's potato: maybe the best potato I ever ate, and I don't even like truffle. It was amazing. It's a twice-baked potato with fontina and truffle- so so good. But it's almost $20, and it's a half a potato. Do the math. For my birthday, they brought out a big ball of cotton candy with a "happy birthday" sign. Very cute- but also sort of a cop out. Most restaurants bring you a dessert on the house. Who wants to eat a giant ball of cotton candy for dessert? Not me, so we ended up with the baked alaska (fine, not that memorable). All in all I thought the service was great, it's a nice place (bathrooms are super swanky!), food was very tasty, but for two people who don't drink, our bill was $300 by the end of the night. That is not an everyday dinner. I'm sure we will be back... when I save up enough for another 6" crab leg segment and half a potato :)
(4)
Marina G.
I went to RPM Steak on a Monday night. I had to wait for my friend as he's always late so I sat at the bar and I ordered a VERY spicy margarita. The bartender didn't ask me if I wanted salt or not so he just assumed I didn't want salt. WRONG!!!So, first impression was bad. But the rest of the night was GREAT! It was one of the best meals and service I had. We ordered the tuna tartare with ciabatta bread, the bread with butter(awsome), oysters with jalapenos(I love spicy food), miso lobster, aged NY strip, fried peppers and baked potato. I will definitely go back.
(5)
Hilary B.
Absolutely fantastic! I was in Chicago for the first time and was recommended to dine here one of my evenings. Just so happened to be restaurant week as well. The food was delicious and our waiter Sal was on point the entire time. I also happen to live in NYC so this comes from someone with easy access to exceptional cuisine often. Great experience and I am looking forward to celebrating my birthday dinner at the other RPM location on Illinois for my birthday this month. Am sure it will be superb and I highly recommend to anyone!
(5)
Amelia Z.
This review is 4 months overdue... I've told this story to all my friends and they said it was Yelp worthy. (apologies in advance for being long-winded). In short, there are better steak houses and restaurants in the city. I appreciate RPM challenging the old school steak house feel, they fail to meet the mark. From end to end, it was mediocre and not memorable. Awkward hostesses (or should I say "concierges") acted like sorority sister pledges when they failed to seat us for our 8;30. When I went up at 9 o'clock to ask what the status of our table was they said we'd be better off sitting in the bar as there weren't many tables available in the restaurant. Can we all agree that sitting at a bar at a steak house is different then the restaurant side? This was a Tuesday at 9 PM and they had no problems sitting walk-ins (and Dee Snider) but our reservation fell by the wayside. At this point, I was frustrated. We wanted to have a fun family dinner while my mother was in town but I relented and said the bar is fine. Then the hostess said you can just pick any table and we will bring menus over. So I could have sat myself 30 minutes ago? Cool. I mentioned something to the house manager as he walked by and he said I'm so sorry first round of drinks on me. I thought that was fair. My mom and sister order a prosecco but not anything too fancy ( I had just come off a juice cleanse so sitting sober for the evening). We started with the Tuna Sashimi which was the only star of the meal. For my main, I kept it basic and got steak frites (off setting all my juice cleanse with each bite of bernaise) and it was mediocre at best. I've had better at mon ami gabi and I would think that RPM would have tried harder to get this dish right. The waiter was less than attentive-- he had friends come in at the bar so was paying more attention to them then us. I don't blame him-- if my friends are visiting me at work I would want to chat with them, but every time we asked him for something we felt like it was an inconvenience (and at most Steak houses you don't have to ask for something, the service is usually seamless) . For dessert, we ordered two different ones (chocolate cake and a bread pudding maybe?), and the waiter brought two bread puddings. When we asked to get a cake, he said oh you can just have other bread pudding for free (which was a little backhanded). At the end of the meal, the promised free round was on our check. I mentioned something again to the manager and he seemed annoyed to take it off (but did!). Hey- don't say you will do something without following through. This place acts too elitist and doesn't have the food to back it up. Hopefully Dee Snider can take me there one day since he seems to have no problem getting in the dining room.
(1)
Evan S.
Definitely towards the top of the list of Chicago steakhouses. Service, cocktails, and food all impeccable. You can have a STRONG meal as a group of 4-6. Get yourselves a couple bottles of wine, the ladies some filets, the gents some 20oz-ers and throw on the 'shrooms and mac and cheese and you're all set. I went with the 22oz bone-in Kansas City cut, which was a challenge that I conquered. Note: it's not formally on the menu, but get yourself a Vieux Carre cocktail (New Orleans classic) to spice up your night. It's one of the bartenders' favorite. Keep it classy, E.
(5)
Mehran F.
Solid. Entry was so uneventful felt more getting in a diner or a burger shop. My server at bar, Matt was just fabulous. Real good, real professional. I ordered a bunch for me alone. Here was my lunch: Filet mignon: 4/5 Brussel sprouts: 3/5 Broccolini: 4/5 Mushroom with garlic butter: 4/5 Spinach (thank for using olive oil instead of butter): 3/5 Shallot/bone marrow sauce: I wish had a bit more bone marrow, just jack up the price: 3/5 Macaroni & cheese 4/5 Free chips: 3/5 Service 5/5 Professionalism 5/5 Ambience: 3/5 (too sports bar mood for a place where you can easily spend $100 on lunch with no alcohol). Value: fair. For dinner, i am sure we can easily spend $500 and enjoy it but does not the fine dinning mood such a price would command. Even Bavette's has a stronger/more interesting atmosphere with same quality and lower prices. I will go back. I want to take my wife and son with me. I think they would enjoy it.
Came back after my last experience almost a year ago. It was slightly better. We had a 6:45pm reservation and were a little late but they said it was totally fine. We ended up sitting crammed in a booth in the bar. Our server immediately started pushing the most expensive entrees on us. One friend wasn't feeling well and so she ate very little and it was clear he was not cool with that. He started coming back less often also. Some of the food items have changed and I was disappointed in their vegetable selection. Do they really need 4 different types of mushrooms? Anyway, I went with a salad and the lobster again. Both were good. We also got the chocolate cake and the cotton candy for dessert. Even a year later it remains the same-great food and terrible service.
(2)
Jimmy T.
We decided to visit RPM Steak as part of our two year old daughter's birthday weekend with the two grandpas. The evening turned out to be excellent all around. The service was attentive, casual and friendly. The staff really took care of us and our little one. The food was outstanding. We tried the pork belly, which is a definite must have. The tuna was also great. Our little one had an order of fries to start, which were perfect. They also brought her a nice dish of cherry tomatoes and cucumber slices, which are her favorite. My wife had the mac n cheese and a salad, which were both excellent. The grandpas had the steak frites (so did I) and salmon plus the millionaire baked potato, excellent. Finally, the gold flecked chocolate cake was perfect. We'll definitely be back.
(5)
Stephanie S.
So I went for lunch and thought it was really good, definitely want to come back for dinner! I love the chips they put on your table when you arrive, really good! It's a really intimate seating area. Was very quiet for lunch, which is nice as some places get so loud you can't hear the person you are with. I had a business lunch here and got the Giuliana Salad with the steak. It was awesome. That girl knows her salads! The steak was cooked perfectly. I can't wait to make it back for dinner sometime!
(4)
Carol K.
I was kind of underwhelmed when we went here for lunch the other day. While I had heard good things about it, it came off as just "so so" in our book so let's take a look at the good and the not so good. First of all, the ambiance is lovely. The white upholstery with the dark floors is stunning. If I had a wish it would have been that they hadn't ghosted out the windows as I like to see out when I eat but I suspect that was done as the view is pretty non existent. The food, when it came was fine. But the pacing on the entire experience was way off. We ordered two drinks and for 20 minutes no one came back to the table. When the server did, she said they were making the drinks and did we want an appetizer? We ordered the yellowtail and continued to wait for our drinks. You know when the appetizer comes up before the drinks that there is something seriously wrong. And that is exactly what happened, The server came back to take our food order and my friend told the server we still hadn't gotten our drinks, she said they were still making them. Seriously? At least 40 minutes had gone by at this point. Well the drinks finally came but I am quite sure the bartender didn't show up that day given how poorly they were poured. As for our food- I had the caesar salad and my friend went with the club sandwich. They were fine but nothing worth writing about. And by this time it was almost time for us to go but we wanted to try dessert and it was seriously the chocolate cake with gold leaf that saved this entire review! And then, as if enough things hadn't gone wrong, the valet seemingly disappeared. We waited about 20 minutes and he did return, but what is with the pacing of this place? Clearly not in tune with having a "quick lunch" which might have explained the lack of people in the place (although you would think with that few people they might be able to get it right) Oh well. I just know where I won't be going for my next business lunch unless I've got plenty of time to waste.
(3)
Gillian H.
Great meal. Thick cut bacon appetizer was awesome. Brussels sprouts were second only to Uchi in Houston. Salmon was yummy. Mac n cheese was fine but not great. Bread looked amazing but was good not great. Hash browns were also good but not amazing. For dessert had 14k cake, peach bread pudding and cotton candy. All really good. Service was fabulous. Christine made our night. Attentive and thoughtful.
(4)
Brien W.
Came into town late and the concierge made us a last minute Friday reservation. Have to admit I was skeptical, but everything was top notch. Very professional and friendly service, excellent menu suggestions, wasn't steered towards more than we could eat or up sell on wine. Waiter also comped us on a desert he suggested when we said we were full. Great atmosphere and overall great fun, Chi Town restaurant.
(5)
david p.
This review relates ONLY to the claim of Grass-Fed beef being offered and for those who would be confused by the misleading claim. A little digging revealed that the supplier was feeding grains to the cattle as well. Can't condone animals fed food which makes them sick even if it's only for a while. As far as the rest of the menu, it's interesting and worth the try.
(3)
John G.
Amazing how menu selection can alter your opinion of a place right? I had been here before and was underwhelmed by the experience (Still gave it 4 stars). I decided to take my lady here for lunch since she had never been and who am I to deny a opportunity to see her dress up ;-) Parking: Street Meter if you can find it, 15 dollars valet if you choose to. Service: As before top notch. Our waiter was attentive, polite, and helpful. Assertive enough to explain the menu if we had any questions and provide his personal favorites Scenery: Again, top notch. Bar meets you as you enter and for dining you are lead down a small set of stairs. We were shown our booth seating which was nicely set the periphery with enough room to converse without being bother but not too secluded from everything. Food: Alright, so for cocktail I had the waiter's preference (telling him I'm a whisky guy) which was the old fashioned. I'm not really into mixed drinks, I prefer a good scotch clean on the rocks but for any whiskey lover you'll be satisfied with this. Great choice from the waiter. Appetizer was the Parker House rolls, a quick glance choice that paid off tons! We thoroughly partook of this warm, sweet, and succulent intro dish w/ the nordic butter. If you fancy something simple and don't want overthink an appetizer the table can enjoy, you should certainly go with it. For entree I had the NY Strip medium well (playing it a lil safe this time). It was exquisite and tasted exceptional. Texture was stern at the top with a soft juicy interior awaiting. Usually I stray away from the "seasoning" that is offered on the side with my steak at "top notch" steak houses, but the waiter insisted I attempted and again, per his recommendation, it was stellar! With or without it, the steak was well received. My lady never was much of a steak goer, but she could not refrain from bringing it up afterwards how much she liked it. Well done guys. My gal had the salmon prepared slightly raw. Her opinion was positive though she mentioned it was not the best she'd had but great none the less. For dessert I decided to be a bit daring a ordered the Pop Corn peanuts and chocolate(another great choice compliant of the waiter again) and the 14k chocolate cake knowing how much of a chocolate fiend my lady is. First off, reading the description of the Popcorn peanuts and chocolate sells it short; this is a blissful taste of beauty. It seems/appears a tad too creative but who cares long as it tastes good and believe it does. You won't go wrong with it especially if you like ice cream w/ warm caramel based items. The popcorn accompanies the package fitting as well with great consistency along w/ sweetness. Now, the 14k chocolate cake mother of god. This baby is a bombshell. If you like dark chocolate heaven will hit your taste buds. Me and my lady did not feel slightly guilty or bad later at the gym following. It's truely a grand choice for dessert and you will not be disappointed. Overall: Ok, so 2nd time was the charm and I can understand why my friends like this place so much. Its all about selection as always so be sure to know what you want, look at the menu or yelp prior, and order with confidence. I had a much better going this time all the way through. If its one thing that is consistence is the applaudable service and dessert (a killer list this place has! have not been let down yet). The NY Strip was lovely, salmon was good nothing special. Dinner rolls perfect! Could see myself coming here again esp for the dessert. Cheers!
(5)
Casey F.
This was possibly one of the best meals I've ever had. I made reservations for my husbands birthday dinner and knew it would be good but assumed that this place was a little over-hyped. I was wrong - it blew away all of my expectations. Bavettes is both mine and my husbands favorite place for steak and we both thought RPM was hands down better. And that is a bold statement. The ambiance of the place is great - it's full but you don't feel like it's overly crowded and the tables are not on top of each other like most other places. We started with old fashioneds at the bar while we waited for our table, which were awesome. We ordered: A dozen oysters Thick cut bacon Bone in filet Grass fed NY Strip Brussel sprouts King trumpet mushrooms Bottle of wine Everything was divine. Thick cut bacon is a must-get item for me anywhere it's on the menu and this was by far the best I've ever had. The steaks were the most amazing I've had. My husband and I both agreed that my grass fed NY strip was the winner. And I just love that they had multiple grass fed offerings. The char on the outside of the steaks was unlike anything I've had. Add the steak salt and it that was just that much better. Wow. Our service was impeccable. Everything was flawless. And they brought cotton candy for my husbands birthday which was a cute touch. The only thing I will say is that the wine list, while extensive, didn't have much in the way of moderately priced bottles of wine. Most everything was over $100- and much of it was way higher than that. But that won't stop me from coming back. Highly recommend coming here.
(5)
Greg W.
We were recommended to RPM. And, in short, we'd say spotty at best. The atmosphere is nice, and the service was decent. What we ordered: raw oysters with a jalapeño cucumber aoli for appetizer, Caesar salad, grass fed 14 oz New York strip, half lobster, and the millionaires twice baked potato. They had a nice list of gourmet mushrooms. We ordered Hen of the Woods. We were very excited to do this modified surf and turf combo and had been recommended that fancy twice baked potato. The oysters were fantastic! The aoli was a nice touch. We've never had cucumber and jalapeño mixed before. The cucumber does a nice job of stretching he jalapeño heat. The Caesar salad was disappointing. It came with a deviled egg and bits of anchovy in the egg. There were no croutons. In my opinion, stick to the basic recipe. There are some options. But no croutons? And the deviled egg was unnecessary. The steak was excellent! I am coming more and more to appreciate the grass fed beef concept. Marbling and tenderness and overall flavor was just delicious. The lobster was way over cooked and rubbery. A half lobster for over $30 better be awesome. It came drenched in a kind of Thai peanut sauce. The sauce was ok. In my opinion a nice lemon butter sauce to dip is all you need. This fancy sauce they used seems like a mask to hide that the lobster was cooked too long. It also was presented pretty yucky. Looked like it had been beaten with a baseball bat before being dropped in the water. We loved the Hen of the Woods mushrooms! What a treat. It almost forced the third star. They were smoky and flavorful and tender! Mmm mmm. The "millionaires" potato was pretty bad. Too much cheese and cream and over cooked. Again, rubbery thick skin. For $13, what a disappointment. We saw the mashed potatoes infused with bleu cheese someone else had ordered, and wish we'd ordered that for $7. All in all, with so many great steak houses in Chicago, we will not be back to RPM.
(2)
Patrick M.
Went to RPM last night and was thoroughly impressed. You absolutely have to get the Coal-Roasted King Crab as an appetizer. It's so fucking good. The Mediterranean Octopus appetizer is also good but next time I think we'll just get two orders of the Crab. I got the 20oz Bone-in Ribeye and it was alright. It was pretty fatty and I let the server know when he came by to check on us. He insisted they would take it off the bill even though I didn't want him to. My girlfriend got the Broiled Black Cod. I tried a bite and it was absolutely delicious. I highly recommend it for anybody that enjoys fish. Our sides were the Brussels Sprouts and the Crispy Hasselback. Both were very good. For dessert we ordered the Baked Alaska. It was prepared at the table. Just get it. It's good. Our server did a really nice job taking care of us.
(5)
Ibrahim B.
The place was trendy, if you get a waiter like Martin he will make order the whole menu. I got the bison steak it was cooked in a very good way it was lean and just the right temperature. My wife got the RPM steak which was also so delicious it came with a pile of very thin cut onion rings which you don't taste the onions hmmm so good, also with her steak came with truffle sauce the taste was unbelievable. We shared the risotto it was today's special as will. Martin the waiter toke us through the menu and the specials he was so professional in explaining the those dishes I was almost full by the time he was done with the menu. Ow yah we started with the Rosmary butter and bread (I forgot what it called) it was awesome. I will defiantly come back again for this resturant to try more thing from the menu. Thanks Martin and thank you RPM for the wonderful experience.
(5)
Travis W.
Pricey, yes....worth it, most certainly! Just an incredible meal in all ways. My son and I had the chance to grab a meal here before a show and was truly treated to a delightful experience. Pork bacon appetizer, beef tartar and grilled octopus to begin with and finished up with an 8oz filet mignon as the main course. No sides but a dessert made from chocolate and gold flakes sprinkled on it. It was divine. The atmosphere is pretty trendy and the wait staff is attentive and quick to their feet to make sure you have what you need and when you need it.
(5)
Jason M.
Great lunch spot - but most people must not know it's open for lunch. Not hard to get into. Lobster roll is excellent. My colleague had a steak sandwich and he said it was very good as well. Food and service were great. I will definitely be back for more business lunches here. I've also been for dinner. Appetizers, sides and desserts are excellent; steaks are not the best I've had in Chicago.
I will admit, I am usually looking for flaws when another "lettuce entertain you" restaurant opens up in Chicago; no hospitality group can knock it out of the park with every venue. And, then, when I heard they were opening RPM in a city where there are more steak places than red light cameras, I was certain this would be a dud. Well it isn't. Far from it actually. The food speaks for itself - steaks, seafood and the like. The black truffle risotto, which I think is just a "special," is life altering. Trust me. Order it instead of a potato side to go along with your steak. Other highlights - the octopus, yellow tail crudo, thick-cut bacon, brussel sprouts. I usually have the filet with peppercorn sauce, but others I know rave about the Kansas City cut and the bone-in ribeye or filet. All that aside, I attribute their real success to RPM's service team. Chicagoans may not be pretentious but we are tough to please; the staff here sets this steak place apart from its counterparts. Kelly (operations) made me look like a king in front of an important client and I have her to thank for my addiction to the truffle risotto and donuts - she's amazing. Tonight I brought my family, and our server Michael (shaved head) was as personable as he was knowledgeable about the menu and Lettuce/RPM's legacy. But the MVP in my eyes is Jourdan Kurtz (Guest Relations Director); this guy is a consummate gentleman, a Lettuce/RPM loyalist and an irreplaceable asset to the organization.
(5)
Andrea M.
RPM Steak is by far the best restaurant I've ever been to. Everything was amazing from the decor, food and wait staff. My husband and I came here for our anniversary - we ordered the think cut bacon (which pretty much ruined any other bacon for me, forever), and the cheese fondue. For the main entree, my husband ordered a ribeye and I had the filet. His had a little more flavor but it was more expensive so I was expecting it to be. Regardless, I was extremely satisfied with my filet. Everything is extra; we ordered a side of the millionaire potato and the asparagus. This was plenty for us to share. After all this, we still managed to have room for dessert. We ordered the popcorn, peanuts and chocolate and it was the perfect combination of sweet and salty... highly recommended! We had a few drinks each which weren't too pricey and those were good as well. The wait staff really makes this place better. They're super friendly and knowledgable. You never have to ask for refills because they're on top of it.
(5)
David A.
Came to RPM steak on a whim, fortunate enough to get a table in the bar area, might of been the large table for 6, but first come, first serve, so we took it...great service by the waiter who told us he was getting ready to propose to his girlfriend the following weekend in wine country...service was great, the bone in rib eye, grass fed came out fatty, so they replaced with another ribeye which was phenomenal, didn't have to wait long. Loved RPM steak, may put you back a few bucks, but well worth to go to the bar w/o reservations on a Saturday. Great drinks too!
(5)
Brenden M.
One of the best steaks of my life. The Duke + Millionaires Baked Potato are two of the greatest things ever, especially together.
(5)
Laura C.
I've been trying to treat my dad to a nice birthday gift for years, but his refusal to accept the concept of me spending money on him has made the task quite a struggle. I finally succeeding in forcing him to celebrate his most recent birthday with me at this hot new steakhouse. The only problem? No reservations available... At least on OpenTable. I was not going to let that stop me from a chance to Instagram a bloody chunk of meat and #humblebrag about how I'm eating dinner at one of the most coveted dining destinations at the time. So, eventually I worked my way around the city and finally confirmed a party of two on a weekday during prime dinner hours. At this point I'm 2-0. We're looking good. My father and I arrived a few minutes late and subsequently were seated a few minutes post-check in, which was fine. We were seated in a corner booth in the bar area. Not ideal, but comfortable. Our server, although he seemed a bit nervous and stumbled over his words a bit while explaining the menu, was wonderful. His wine recommendation was on-point, which is always a good sign. But the real reason why this place gets five stars... IS THE FOOD. OMG. The food. The coal roasted crab appetizer was to die for. My father ordered one of the cuts unique to RPM and I ordered the skirt steak (I like cheap steaks, let me be, okay), both medium rare. They were cooked to perfection and absolutely phenomenal. I have only been eating red meat for a year and a half now but if I could eat at this place every day I absolutely would. The cherry on top of the cake was when my Lettuce Entertain You scratch-off coupon was worth $25 and nobody even gave me an odd look for using a coupon at such a ritzy place. Score. Bravo to everybody involved on an exceptional addition to Chicago's steakhouse scene.
(5)
RJ G.
Went to RPM Steak last week and wow what a dinner. We started with the oysters which may have been a bit much considering we were there for chicago chef week which is a 4 course meal. Our first course was a looot of food. We had the three cheese fondue bread which was to die for, i had the wedge salad, alwsys a good choice and my friend got the tuna sashimi. Best part was the cheese bread thats just dipped in hot cheese fondue. The next was the steak. We both got the 12 ounce strip streak with bone marrow butter. Wow. The outside was perfectly charred while the inside was moist and juicy. Perfect. Not the best steak ive had but definitely top 5. We had the Brussel sprouts as a side to share which was more than enough. But it gets better. For dessert they brought us out complimentary cotton candy for my friends birthday. Pretty nice. Along with that we got the 14k chocolate cake and the bread pudding. So rich and delicious. After this meal i couldnt move. I would love to come back here.
(5)
Nicole F.
Had an awesome experience! Went there for my birthday and I felt really special. The service was top notch! Our waiter looked like Bill Rancic. I ordered lobster cocktail, filet mignon, mac and cheese, and the 14k chocolate cake. Everything was very delicious. We also went to RPM Italian, but this restaurant was better.
(5)
Kaylyn W.
Everything from start to finish was amazing. Our waitress was very helpful in suggesting menu items. We ended up deciding to split an appetizer, two entrees, two sides, and two desserts between three of us girls. Please please please order the roasted king crab. It literally melted in my mouth, so delicious. The black truffle risotto was also to die for. They brought it out and shaved the truffles onto the dish in front of us. The duke steak was cooked perfectly and between the mushroom bordelaise shallot/bone marrow butter, I preferred the latter. The roasted cauliflower had some sort of Indian/curry seasoning to it, not expected yet still good! The dessert was a show in itself with the baked alaska set on fire tableside and chocolate sauce poured on top. My cousin ordered the blueberry cotton candy and she loved it. I will be back very soon.
(5)
J S.
Excellentl! Great food, excellent service, great ambience. We had the bacon appetizer (always a hit), the guiliana's garden salad (just so so), salmon, strip steak, and the Duke. We had the Hasselback potatoes and veggies side dishes. The entrees and side were all delicious. We celebrated a birthday and they brought out the cotton candy and cake. Highly recommend this RPM Steak.
(4)
Ashley I.
I had two of my girlfriends in town, so I figured we would try something new. The atmosphere is very swanky. The servers and bartenders are all professional and helpful. We enjoyed the salads and appetizers. Unfortunately, two out of three meals were cooked wrong. The simple modifications we requested on our meals were not followed. For the price, I would have expected more. I did go again to have cocktails and desserts at the bar. Both were exceptional. The Baked Alaska was prepared table side; The dessert was torched.
(3)
Brittany H.
The food here is fantastic. A bit overpriced, but still very good. But since I love RPM Italian, I was expecting a bit more from the experience. We tried the oysters, cheese fondue, and truffle braised short ribs. The oysters were delicious, dressed with jalepenoes and cucumbers. The cheese fondue was pretty good, but a bit heavy on the garlic. The short ribs were tender and perfectly seasoned. I was expecting a bit more when it comes to variety of the menu. If you don't like steak, there aren't many other options. I made reservations on open table -- which told us the only opening was at 4:00. It wasn't until 6:00 that the restaurant even started to get busy. The service was good, but we were a bit disappointed when the table next to us got a few freebies and we didn't. 5 for the food, 3 for the experience.
(4)
Chad R.
My wife and I were in Chicago for our anniversary and made reservations. I had my hesitations as I am a huge steak fan and typically places like this miss the mark. Boy was I ever wrong! This had to be one of the best steaks I've ever eaten! The staff is extremely friendly and caters to you the entire time making you feel like you are the only people in the restaurant. The next time we are in Chicago, we will definitely make plans to eat here again!
(5)
Jamie B.
When deciding on which of the many steakhouses to eat at in Chicago, one needs to decide on the style they're going for. If techno/iTunes Top 50 Dance music and modern/feminine is the vibe you're looking for, then RPM Steak is the place for you. I found my filet to be filled with fatty tendons (a big no no) and really had to saw on this bad boy which I don't like doing. The side dishes were not too plentiful and overpriced for the small portions. The drinks were not too cold, and weren't served table side. We weren't even offered bread. Isn't it normal to have bread and a cold drink at a real steakhouse? The restrooms were inconveniently placed in what appeared to be a server station (?) a dumb move on the designer's part because a terrible catastrophe is bound to happen here on a busy night with a patron colliding with a server and a tray of drinks. This place is for the showy who want to emulate that E! lifestyle.
I took my husband here yesterday for Father's Day. All I can say about this place is EXCELLENT!!! Our server Mac was beyond great. My husband had the 60 day aged ribeye and I had a whole lobster. We also had the millionaire potato, mac and cheese and blueberry mojito drinks. Everything was perfect we had absolutely no complaints. It was somewhat pricey but it depends on what you order. There were reasonable priced items on the menu such as Salmon and Chicken.
(5)
Jason F.
It's VERY pricy, so understand that going in. With that said, it's a great place for a family gathering or a date. Really cool atmosphere/ambiance. As for the food, we got a number of things. Highlights: the filet mignon, hash browns with bacon (think gigantic, crispy hash brown bricks), fingerling potatoes with pepper, rosemary and parmesan, and great spinach. My brother got the KC cut (22 oz) and absolutely loved it. We got a warm crab leg with lime and coriander...absolutely ridiculous. The rolls with rosemary butter are also great. For desert, the chocolate cake AND the nutella bread pudding are must gets. The bread pudding rivals any I've ever had. The quality of the food is outstanding. It really is one of the best restaurants I've ever been to in Chicago. In a city known for its steakhouses, RPM is the trendier, sleeker version of older staples.
(5)
Emily S.
I really wanted to be impressed with RPM but I wasn't. The steak was so, so bland and the service was really slow even on a non-crowded weekday for lunch. The staff was very friendly but I will likely be going elsewhere to get steak from now on.
not even sure how to begin this review... it was phenomenal. I loved everything I ate (blue cheese mash, corn, 8oz filet, mac & cheese, baked Alaska desert, 14k chocolate desert). the ambiance is perfect and the decor is beautiful. our waiter was extremely helpful and charismatic as well.
(5)
Lucy A.
Great ambiance, great food & great service. One of the best steaks I've had. It's a new restaurant. It's only been open about 8 months and competes with Maestros and Joes Steakhouse. I loved it. Maestros is still my personal favorite but this came close. The Brussels sprouts and steak tar tar were excellent. I wasn't crazy about the Mac n cheese. The 60 day aged steak was pricey but very delicious. I highly recommend it.
(5)
Mia R.
Lovely setting. We came in on a week night early and got a great round booth table. The three cheese fondue garlic bread is over the top delicious! Not a big steak eater but did try the "Duke" and it was very good. The kale salad was perfect mix of flavors - yummy dressing. The Brussels sprouts were so tasty - just the leaves served crispy. My favorite of the night was the chocolate souffle! We opted to have it with banana ice cream instead of the normal option - mint ice cream. The banana ice cream with the hot melting souffle was a great combo.
(4)
Andrea H.
Came here for a business lunch on a Wednesday around noon. By 1:30 when we left it was hopping. We were the first people there, which was fine because we got the huge, strikingly modern dining room basically to ourselves for the first half hour of the meal. Super attentive (and very pretty) waitstaff in white coats. Snazzy! Too bad we were headed back to work! Four of the six in our party got Guilliana's Chopped Salad with Chicken or salmon and it received rave reviews from all of us! I loved all the different veggies it came with (carrots, radish, zucchini, and cucumber) and a super super light dressing (lemon and olive oil by my guess.) My chicken was perfectly grilled and tender. Others had a lobster roll and haddock and both were very happy with their meals. I would definitely come back. My only wish is they had REAL diet coke (not diet RC, Guilliana, really?? where were you on that one girl?) and a bread basket (i know, she probably would not allow a stray carb escape the dining room sans protein.) Maybe next time I will carry along a piece of bread with me, or would that be weird? Yea? I thought so. They do bring free chips for the table, which I could see would be addicting..
(3)
Monica B.
Restaurant is gorgeous and waitstaff was extremely friendly. However, for the price point, the food was not on par. + East India Cocktail: was afraid I wouldn't like the cognac, but it was very flavorful and smooth + Japanese Yellowtail: extremely fresh and melted in my mouth +/- Filet: sliced for my friend and I to share. meat was good, but not great - Brussels Sprouts: extremely bland and not cooked well. + Millionaire's Potato: ooey gooey amazingness. the black truffle amazingness made me finish my entire half. I won't be rushing back to RPM Steak, but I recommend trying it once for a nice evening out.
(3)
Luzette P.
I really don't understand the bad reviews. The food was fantastic. Portions were awesome! Compared to the San Francisco restaurants this place is reasonably priced. The waitstaff was so friendly! Wonderful service! I ordered the 14kt cake to go the next day because I was too full to eat it after dinner. :-) We had the 14kt cake on the plane back home and it was phenomenal. We orders the bacon, bone marrow, bone-in ribeye, Brussels and millionaires potato! All of the dishes were delicious.
(5)
Rob M.
I'm in sales so i eat steak professionally. I've been to all the steakhouses downtown and can confidently say that RPM is my #1 choice. Ambience is modern. Staff is top notch. And food is consistently delicious.
(5)
Perry W.
The crab, steaks and millionaire potato were excellent. My main complaint is a number of the stalls in the restroom were out of toilet paper and the restroom as a whole was out of paper towels. The Nutella bread pudding was not worth ordering and the mushrooms were rubbery.
(3)
Stephanie S.
Definitely not my favorite steak place in Chicago. I'll give it three stars for ambiance and service. The food was mediocre. I had the Duke ribeye and found it to be somewhat tough. Our salad and sides were nothing to write home about too. The highlight of the meal was the baked Alaska prepared table side.
(3)
K Y.
What does RPM stand for? I want to say really perfect meal, but I think really pricey meal is more appropriate. Don't get me wrong, the food is good. It should be for about $150 pp. and that is with only one drink with dinner!! It doesn't include dessert either. And you know how some restaurants bring you bread? Well, here you pay for it. Ok. So you know what you are in for so let's talk about the food. The shaved veggie salad with burrata was good and tangy because of the dressing. I had the Duke steak and whipped blue cheese mashed potatoes. Both were great. But nothing different from other steak places. I really wanted this place to stand apart from other restaurants and they did not deliver. Also we got dressed up for our outing and I was surprised to see folks in tennis shorts and Cubs t shirts. So now you are warned!
(3)
Liz A.
Loud music blasting.....food was ok....service less than ok....very slow.....waitress was more interested in the table of 3 men sitting next to us. I probably wouldn't go back....much better steakhouses in Chicago to eat at. Would be surprised if it's open for long
(3)
Iman J.
And another steakhouse in Chicago... Came here for my birthday dinner and arrived at 8:55pm for a 9pm reservation. We finally got seated at 9:30, with no apology or acknowledgement of the delay. I hate that. Again, Chicago has MANY steakhouses to choose from. How does RPM Steak stack up? Definitely not in the top 5. Closer to about 9 or 10 in my list. Want a great steak in Chicago? Head to Bavette's, Benny's Chop House, Mastro's, David Burke's, Gibsons or Chicago Cut. If you want somewhere that's trendy that you might spot a celeb or athlete. Go to RPM Steak. What we ate: Crispy Shrimp: Probably one of the most unique dishes of the restaurant and pretty good. Coal-Roasted King Crab: Too limey and a waste of a good crab leg. 8 oz. Filet: My girlfriend described it as a notch above a wedding steak. I thought she was being too picky until I tried it and she was right. A very flavorless, not enough seasoning piece of meat. You typically shouldn't have to salt a steak in a nice steakhouse and this one definitely needed salt. 24 oz. Cowboy Steak: I was originally going to go with the rib eye and I was recommended to opt for the $72 cowboy steak since it was dry-aged. I typically like dry-aged steaks better as they're more flavorful so I got it. It was pretty good, I also had to salt it and again in the last 10 steakhouses, this is the first I've salted a steak so it's not like I really like seasoned or salty steaks. Considering it was a $72 steak, it lived up to the quality you'd expect. I still rather go with Bavette's or Benny's for a similar steak. The sides are ehhh, I don't like blue cheese so the mashed potatoes were out of the question, so then I looked for a baked potato. Again, it was a Baked Hassleback, which is essentially a baked potato, but then sliced like potato chips... eh, didn't even finish it. If it wasn't for the fact that the Rancic's & the Melman's own this restaurant it wouldn't be as hyped as it is. I think STK opening up will definitely hurt RPM and getting a table will become much easier. Chicago is one of the best cities in the world for dining and RPM Steak doesn't measure up to some of the best steakhouses in Chicago.
(2)
Joseph C.
I am so upset that I have to write this review. If you want to experience age discrimination this is the place to go. We are the same age as the owners of this establishment but you would assume from the customer service we received the owners were much younger. While out to enjoy drinks and dishes to share - my wife an I witnessed the server deliver complimentary deserts to the tables on either side of us - all younger women that ordered considerably less than we did. Once we noticed that we weren't going to receive a "chef's treat" we asked for the check. Not that we didn't enjoy the food or the drink - but we left as if we were "less than". Definitely not how you would like to feel after spending over $120. An unfortunate result of this was a tip less than 10% vs the standard 20% we usually give. Advice to owners - don't over train your staff to only "act out" the menu - customer service isn't just pointing out the specials - a well written menu can achieve the same result. We expected more.
(1)
Linda I.
I really enjoyed my evening at RPM steak. The atmosphere was great, the service was great and the food was great. We started with the bone marrow (which was AMAZING!!) and had a hasselback potato, Guiliana salad and the Duke. Everything was perfect with the exception of the Duke. It was a little too charred on the outside (almost to the point of burnt) and a tad over cooked. We had the baked alaska for dessert which was amazing as well. I would go again, but I would order a different steak. DO NOT miss the bone marrow. So yummy!
(4)
A R.
I have mixed feelings... I brought my mom here for her birthday because she wanted a good steak and fun atmosphere. I assumed RPM Steak would be similar to RPM Italian in atmosphere but I was wrong - RPM Steak is much quieter with dim lighting, a more serious atmosphere and a less frilly menu. The waiter was very nice and made some good suggestions on the food: 1. Cheese Fondue - no joke, best dish of the night, absolutely delicious and not an enormous portion 2. Arugula & Artichoke salad - big portion, definitely big enough to share for 2-3 people 3. Roasted Bone Marrow - okay in all honestly, I couldn't touch it but the people I went with loved it. I should note, it comes out as 3 enormous bones instead of small pieces. 4. 8oz Filet Mignon - I ordered it medium well which should have a very slight pink as described by our waiter but it came out completely well done. Thankfully it was seasoned very well and still tasted great. Although, I'm not sure it was worth the listed price. 5. Millionaire's potato - FANTASTIC. So rich, so delicious, so worth the price. Also, it's enormous. We split 1 serving between 3 people easily. 6. Broccolini - wasn't fantastic, it was very spicy and of everything we ate, it was the least impressive. 7. Hen of the Woods mushrooms - I had never had these before and they were pretty good but very earthy and rich. 8. Cotton candy - yep, I meant to write that. It came out in a bowl with a happy birthday sign which was much preferred to the candles and singing at other places. 9. 14k chocolate cake - I really had my hopes up on this after reading so many great reviews and don't get me wrong, it was good, but it really was just fancy chocolate cake so I don't get all the fuss. 10. Soy latte - prepare for super strong coffee, as a religious Starbucks drinker I was shocked by how strong it was. Overall: good service, good food, stuffy atmosphere, high prices. Unfortunately, fell a bit short of expectations and I think I'll try somewhere else next time I'm in the mood for steak.
(3)
S C.
The ambience and service at this restaurnat is top notch. We had a great waiter (Matt), and the somlier came over to help with wine choice. We were able to find a nice bottle of red for $44, and it was delicious. The food was hit and miss. Starters: Oysters(great), Bacon (who ever met a piece of bacon they didn't like) and Fried Shrimp and Asparagus in Phylo. Main: Dukes' 12 oz Rib Eye filet (under seasoned) and Dove sole (we found bones in it after it was fileted). The $65 pricetag was steep for the fish. Sides: Truffle stuffed potato, potato Latkes, Lobster mushrooms and fried artichokes. All good, but $18 for a stuffed potato?? Dessert:14K chocolate cake (outstanding!) and Baked Alaska (frozen when served). I don't mind spending on good food, but I thought some things were just so overpriced and not that delcious. This is an expense account restaurant, won't be back on my own dime.
(3)
Rowena M.
If River North and all its wannabe posh is your thing, then I guess this is the place for you. Nothing bad from our experience in particular; it just wasn't my scene. Our reservation was at 9:00 p.m. and we didn't get seated until 9:15. I realize it's only 15 minutes but not even the slightest tad of apology from the front desk for the wait. The bartender was somewhat robotic; pleasant enough but you can tell that he is probably fed up with the swarms of unpretentious people that come his way. Cocktails were decent but lacked imagination. The menu had your classic steakhouse fare, which in a city filled with big boy steakhouses, it is getting more and more challenging to distinguish oneself from the crowd. I dined with my husband and a cousin and they split the 42 oz. wagyu tomahawk - it was a big steak...woop dee doo... I had the filet and for sides, we had the whipped potatoes and mushroom. Again, there was nothing bad in particular but nothing that stood out from the experience either. So all in all, I was fooled once by the hype and made it there this weekend but I will not be rushing anytime soon nor do I feel compelled to recommend to anyone.
(2)
Elizabeth E.
Went here last night for dinner for the first time, after MUCH anticipation leading up and I thought it was just "ok" I read a handful of yelp reviews before I went and the biggest thing I disagree with was the service. I thought the server/host/sommelier/manager couldn't have been nicer. We literally asked everyone who stopped by our table what it was like when Obama ate here a few weeks back and they each told us their story. It was cool. Now onto the food. Started with one of the specials - it was like a Parmesan truffle salad with a light lemon-y vinaigrette. Probably the best thing we ate all night!! This was fantastic - almost seems like something I could recreate at home (If I had the truffle flakes ;)). Loved this dish. If they have it again, I would certainly recommend ordering it. The next app we had was the raw Japanese yellowtail. Big "EH" here. Would not order this again. I'm a sucker for raw fish and this tasted very fishy. Which makes me think it was semi low quality. Onto the dinner - I ordered the 8 oz Filet with a side of bearnaise sauce. I had it prepared medium rare-medium... it was cooked really well and the meat was so soft it almost melted in your mouth. Biggest compliant was I didn't feel like the outside had that super seasoned crust that you get when it's seared. Not bad - just very run of the mill... again, "ok". My friend ordered the short ribs, these were delicious though again, just tasted like short ribs do anywhere - nothing incredibly unique or that made me say "I have to come back and order that again" Sides: We had the Millionaire Potato. This was tasty but should have been served with a steak knife, this was hard to cut. More truffle on this guy. Yum. We also had the lobster mushrooms which were a recco from a friend who thought they were to-die-for. Gotta say I disagree with that friend. They were just red mushrooms - hence the lobster naming. They were in oil, nothing to write home about. I would skip ordering this in the future. Dessert: We got that same 18 carat gold cake that everyone else on yelp has liked to take pictures of - supppper rich. We ended up ordering vanilla ice cream to go with it to cut out some of the intense chocolate. We were also celebrating a birthday so they brought out some cotton candy. That was fun :) Overall - this was "a-ok". I would certainly go back if I was invited or if I had some lettuce entertain you points to burn though I think there are a few other steakhouses around town I would prioritize ahead of this one. I mean I probably peed in the same toilet as Giuliana so... that's worth an additional star, right?
(3)
J Z.
Why bother with the apps.... but a seafood app is amazing! Suggestions from our server Joshua was perfect... the bone marrow was delicious, salad was perfect wedge i could not finish great dressing.now for dinner where am i to put it!
(5)
Martin D.
I put 2 stars in a feeble attempt to bring down the 4 star average. This place was incredibly underwhelming and a massive disappointment for our group of seven. Server was good but The food was massive disappointment for their price point. And surrounded but such amazing steak houses like Maestros and Chicago Cut this place tasted like a two year old dumped grocery store seasoning in their bone in ribeye and made their sides in an easy bake oven. If you read this either cook at home go to or a different steak house. Whomp.
(2)
Scott H.
After loving RPM Italian we recently went to RPM Steak for what we expected to be an equally fantastic dining experience. Here are my thoughts: Cons: 1. In terms of steak in Chicago, not in the top 10 - Joe's, Hugo's, Chicago Cut, Maestro's, and Chicago Chophouse, Gibson's, Gene and Georgetti and more are all way better 2. The ambience was off...felt a lot like a Westin Hotel Bar/Restaurant. Didn't have a sexy hip vibe like RPM Italian. Felt conservative, nothing special (given the price) and again like a hotel lobby bar/restaurant. 3. Steaks/Menu way overpriced Positives: - Coal Crab Appetizer was really good - Millionaire potatoes with the truffle was really strong too - Good service (much like RPM Italian) I expected the coolness of RPM Italian and the food to be better given the reputation of the Lettuce Entertain You and how they have delivered everywhere else, but it left us leaving and saying "definitely don't need to go back there."
(3)
Tonya S.
My first time at RPM STEAK only words I have is if this was my last meal it would've been so worth it. I love chicago and when in chicago check out rpm steak
(5)
Lori E.
There was nothing noteworthy about this restaurant. With so many options in Chicago, skip this one.
(3)
Melissa P.
Fantastic meal, service and atmosphere! RPM Steak can definitely compete with Chicago's long standing steakhouses. We were greeted and seated promptly upon arriving and even offered a pashmina when one of us mentioned we were a bit chilly. The space has a retro-feel but is well lit, spacious and trendy. Having been there on their 8th night in service- it was also great people watching. Steven was our waiter and was excellent. Verry pricey meal overall- but worth the money. I highly recommend the following items: Oysters Kale Salad Filet Charred Sweet Corn (AMAZING) Millionaire Potato 14K chocolate cake (giant- share with a friend)
(5)
Georg Roth Los Angeles R.
Had a great service at the bar. The waiter was giving me excellent information about everything on the Menue. It's nice to get a great service, just makes you to want to come back. My Steak was perfectly prepared. Can only highly recommend this place.
(5)
Raj D.
Restaurant atmosphere is great and the waitstaff is delightful. Went to grab a few drinks with some friends and see what the hype was about but ended up leaving disappointed. Our waitress pushed the 42 oz Tomahawk wagyu steak and were told we could share. The steak came with a side of Sunchockes, which happen to be the root of a sunflower, making this side unique and not to mention tasty. The disappointment came with the bone of the steak making up for the majority of the meal and for 150 bucks it definately wasn't worth it. I've had much better steak at many wallet friendly locations in Chicago. I will not be going back for dinner but maybe for some drinks!
(3)
Mew W.
Great swanky steak place with really old dry aged beef. The sides were ok and were family style. Lots of food. Great wines!
(4)
Jay J.
Wow...RPM Steak definitely exceeded our already high expectations. We had earlyish reservations this past Saturday. First, we showed up and the ladies at the front were nice and considerate. We showed up early so we had a great manhattan and martini at the bar. Then the experience started. Joe, their sommelier, was friendly, helpful, and SO knowledgeable about their extensive wine list. He helped us pick a wonderful bottle of pino noir that was in our price range. Eric J, our server was kind, entertaining, and quick! We skipped appetizers knowing we wanted to feast and have a dessert. I got the Duke which was a perfectly cooked filet. My fiance got the steak tips. Both were perfectly cut, cooked, and absolutely delicious. To go with our steaks we got the brussel sprouts, blue cheese mashed potatoes, and oyster mushrooms. The brussel sprouts may have been the best thing we ate all night! To wrap up, we had a complimentary green apple cotton candy. It was fun, light, and really really tasty! We also had the Alaskan. My fiance called it "an event" and she wasn't wrong. The presentation is as cool as it gets. And it was REALLY good too! A major thanks to Joe, Eric, and the RPM Steak staff for helping us celebrate our engagement!
(5)
P L.
This place is sexy and classic. I first want to say, ladies step up your outfit game, its a place to see and be seen. I was traveling on business , and after a long day of hodge podge, I was looking forward to my Martini. I highly suggest a seat at the bar If you are traveling alone. I enjoyed a petite filet and a order of perfectly blanched asparagus. I will return again. THank you Jennifer for being a amazing bartender. Went back to my room completely satiated.
(5)
Raven H.
We went for dinner last night and everything was fantastic. Our waiter, Thomas, was excellent. The food we ordered was excellent. There were 4 of us, all ladies, and so we opted to order a variety of things to share. It was more than enough food! The Parker rolls are delicious. The rosemary butter served with them is so good I asked where I could buy some. We tried the kale salad and the heirloom tomato salad, both were very good. As our entree we ordered the 24 oz cowboy steak, Brussels spouts, peppers and the millionaire potato. For dessert we ordered the baked Alaska and the chocolate cake. My friends preferred the baked Alaska. My favorite was the chocolate cake. It was very rich cake but really good. I highly recommend making a stop at RPM Steak if you are looking for a nice meal out in Chicago.
(5)
Sims K.
one word: BACON! Best bacon in the city...everything we ordered was unbelievable. The service was great and the overall ambiance was perfect! We celebrated a birthday and were taken care of tremendously.
(5)
Lulu L.
Just had lunch here and it was amazing. I had the kale salad as a starter and for lunch I ordered the RPM BLT with a side of brussels sprouts. I can't over how good the good was. I will dream about your bs for days. I will also try to recreate the spice pineapple drink when I get home. What a refreshing drink for the summer. Big !
(5)
Ray D.
NY Strip seemed small but prepared well. Requested it cut but did not come cut? Bacon appetizer was fatty but tasted like yummy breakfast syrup. But would not order that again. Great salads! Blue cheese Mash potatoes were awesome! Good chocolate cake dessert.
Shrimps on steroids, juicy sliders and great wines. Service was phenomenal and the food was fantastic. Housemade chips I could eat by the bowl full. Nice modern decor as well. I shall be back.
(4)
Diana S.
I had a reservation last night for a late anniversary dinner with my boyfriend. We were new to the place and the server helped a lot with describing how the menu was set up and also helpful with a wine selection. After minutes passed by, we decided to go on sharing a cowboy steak and a millionaires potato. The cowboy steak had a nice touch of fat to it and cooked perfectly(medium well). I would say the millionaires potato was my favorite, though. I would order it again and I wished I ordered another one just for to go. After dinner we settled on the Baked Alaskan for dessert and I think being able to watch it get prepared in front of us was a nice way of ending the night. Will recommend to others and definitely come again.
(5)
D T.
This location is SO much better than the original RPM; I was shocked. The guy and I went at prime time without reservations; thankfully he's a great tipper. We snagged a booth asap in the bar. Our server was super attentive, and I did not like my drink. It tasted old or just not right at all. Normally I feel awful sending things back, but for $40, this was unbearable. The replacement was excellent. We ordered the seafood tower which was great. Not as good as Maude's or Bavette's, but good. I was Hell bent on ordering a bone in steak, and it was either a filet or an almost $100 strip. My date could have cared less, but I wasn't starving. He ordered a ribeye, and the server talked me into the bone in ribeye as well. Being my least favorite cut, I was very pleasantly surprised. It was excellent. And the millionaire potato is as good as everyone says. Cotton candy at the end is weird. I don't like it in general, and wish they'd leave a cookie or cupcake. Overall the vibe is less attitude, more business men, way more enjoyable. And as much as I like the original, there's always something off about it. I'll definitely choose Steak over the OG any time.
(5)
Lindsey D.
I made the BF get reservations here for my birthday, mainly because I wanted that baked alaska :) I was a little annoyed that when we arrived on time for our reservations, we still had to wait about 20 minutes to be seated, but so it goes. Once seated, I was also a little annoyed that the waiter didn't ask if we were celebrating anything, mainly because I know they bring out cotton candy for special occasions and I wanted some of that! To be fair, the BF should have mentioned it was my birthday when he made the reservations, but he didn't. I had two cocktails, the cobbler and the sparkling cocktail. Cobbler was a little too tequila-y for me, but it was good. The sparkling cocktail was delicious and pretty. For appetizers we got the 3 cheese fondue and coal roasted king crab. Fondue was delicious, but it is kind of hard to go wrong with melted cheese and bread. The king crab was amazing, but such a small portion what you pay. it's just one leg so basically we each got 2 bites. I ordered the 8 oz. filet and he ordered the NY strip. Both cooked medium. Both were delicious. We split the brussel spouts and blue cheese whipped potatoes, which were both good but nothing special. For dessert we ordered the baked alaska and my bf asked if they do anything special for bdays. Kind of embarrassing considering I knew they did and he should have asked before hand but nevertheless the brought me my watermelon cotton candy with a little happy birthday topper. The baked alaska was prepared in front of us and was just as awesome as I thought it would be.
(4)
Kathryn S.
Everything was amazing. Yes, its expensive and upper crust....don't go here if you don't want that. We had reservations but tables weren't getting turned over fast enough so we had to wait a bit at the bar to be seated, and after we sat it took awhile for our waiter to come to us but it was worth it and they MORE than made up for it. We closed the place down and our waiter accommodated us from start to finish, even helping suggest drinks and food that were perfection. The food - to die for. Everything was amazing, the foie gras, the steak, the frites, the brussel sprouts, the baked alaska, the drinks! YUM YUM YUM. Best part - they managed to have you leave COMPLETE satisfied without being so full you hurt and want to vomit despite the flowing of food. Great music, great ambiance, friendly staff - really start to finish a treat. Keep up the great work!
(5)
Elizabeth R.
This place was exceptional! My husband and I came here for our 4th wedding anniversary. The atmosphere and ambiance is very slick and relaxing. We started off with wine and a Moscow Mule along with the garlic bread fondue. The fondue was so delicious but I must warn you that the cheese was quite stinky, a bit too much for my husband. I got the chicken dish and my husband got the Duke steak, which was huge. The chicken was largr, perfectly broiled, and came with a delicious yogurt sauce. We got the hash brown pototoes and spinach as a side. The spinach was very flavorful and the hash browns were baked with bacon scraps - oh my! The service was exceptional as well. Our waiter, was funny and attentive but also did not rush us at all. For dessert we got the vanilla bread pudding and they treated us to a GIANT wheel of cotton candy. All the staff was helpful and worked as a team to help one another out. Our bill was approximately $200 after tip and all. A bit pricey but worth every penny and good for special occasions. The best part of this night however was that Bill and Giuliana were actually dining here, two booths away from ours. Even better was that Bill came up to us, shook our hands and wished us a happy anniversary. It was a very cool experience especially since we both love them so much and always joke about hopefully seeing them one day, every time,we go to RPM.
(5)
Mariam K.
Chicago can never have enough Steakhouses, so glad we have this now. I was lucky enough to get a reservation exactly when I wanted it! I'm not in love with steaks, but if its cut for me, flavorful and the meats perfectly cooked the way I want it, then I don't mind it. I ordered the sliced hangar steak, and I never say I loved my steak, but for the fist time I did! Our waiter helped us with our order, and everything he recommended was amazing - the Rosemary Parker rolls, bibb and avocado salad, millionaire's potato, and roasted corn. For dessert we ordered the cheesecake souffle, which I wasn't a fan of, which is probably why I'm giving it 4 stars... because the dessert completes the meal, and I figured with how good everything else tasted, the dessert would be amazing, unfortunately I was disappointed. The service was impeccable, all the waiters constantly kept coming to clear/clean our table and check on us. The ambiance was nice as well, I felt like I was in a different city. Until we meet again!
(4)
Joe R.
This was my girlfriend and I's first time here. We sat at the bar and had a round of drinks and a snack so we were not there for a full dinner. We received attentive and polite service. We got an excellent review of the menu from one of the staff after he found out we had not been there before. Definitely was enough to entice us to return. The Wagyu they service, is from Japan, the real effing deal. Butter meat. We ordered the tuna sashimi. It was seared evenly on the outside from vinegar. The inside was raw, tender, and absolutely amazing. The display was neat and appetizing. Our drinks were very delicious and we plan on returning for the wagyu at a later date. I rated this five stars because service, food, and cleanliness were all exceptional.
(5)
Mayra C.
I went for my 1st year wedding anniversary. I had a reservation and was seated right away. The service was great. We had the 60 day aged Ribeye and it was amazing. Best ribeye we've ever had. It was pricey but more than enough for both of us. So good that my husband wanted to take the bone home to finish it off, lol! Of course he was kidding. But their sides were just as good. We had million dollar potato, Mac and cheese and I forgot what mushroom option we went with but everything was superb. I will definitely come again.
(5)
Cassie M.
This place is amazing! The service was excellent, the food was to die for, and the atmosphere was so relaxed. Me and my husband both got steaks and they were melt in your mouth good! We got the millionaire potato's and wow, amazing Everything was good, and it was money well spent!
(5)
Merrill O.
Yep. I love me a good steakhouse, and RPM Steak fits the bill! Nice atmosphere, fun background music, excellent service (thanks, Chrissie!), and great food. We started with the Seared Foie Gras and the Thick-Cut Bacon appetizers. Both were quite good...the Foie Gras had an interesting pairing with bread pudding and pineapple....and the Bacon was bacon....isn't that always enough?? For our main course, the 3 of us all had different cuts of steak (mine was the Grass-Fed New York Strip...I highly recommend it if you like your steaks super rare, like I do) and Soy-Glazed Shitake Mushrooms, Blue Cheese Whipped Potatoes and Brussels Sprouts. The only side I didn't really care for was the Brussels Sprouts...I prefer mine to be whole sprouts, not shaved. All in all, a great steak dinner, with fairly generous portions.
(4)
Agnes S.
Love RPM Italian, so was happy to dine here yesterday. Great lunch spot...if you want to impress a colleague or a date...take them here. The chilled lobster cocktail was awesome; so was the presentation. My black cod was perfect; right amount of sweetness from the mirin glaze. The 8oz. Filet was cooked exactly as ordered; bernaise side was a nice compliment to the meat. I gotta say that the iced coffee tea impressed me...as I drink these 2x a day. They give you iced tea ice cubes, so your tea won't be diluted - how clever! Service was polished; can't remember our server's name (blonde bun) but she was very attentive and knowledgeable. Will definitely be back for dinner
(5)
John P.
RPM steak is a restaurant for people who watch the E channel and thinks it's cool. It's a nice restaurant but it is definitely overpriced and overhyped. That said, it was very good and we had a great time. I ordered the DUKE ribeye steak and it was glorious. I didn't put my fork down until it was devoured. We also had Foie Gras, mostly because it has been discussed in movies that rich assholes eat, and the appetizer bacon. To my surprise, both were wonderful. We wound up ordering 3 desserts to split between is 4. It was all a big dog and pony show. Lots of flash but pretty empty. I wish I had ordered another steak but didn't want to work overtime the next week. The service was great. Why the hell do these people use their talents to serve in these restaurants. Our waitress was too nice and too knowledgable and well spoken. I hope she gets paid handsomely. Wonderful girl. Forget her name. She kind of reminded of a child that Demi Moore could have had with an Asian man. I would go if you have the money. Otherwise, buy some nice meats and watch the E channel all night and pretend you are someone special like on those shows.
(4)
Jason M.
Best steakhouse in chicago! Well spaced tables, excellent service, bison and grass fed opinions and Attention to detail. One suggestion they should offer french service on the sides, like most great steakhouses do. Other than that I had a wonderful meal. I plan on bringing my wife for our anniversary next month. Can't wait. Bison filet I highly recommend.
(5)
Valeria G.
I am writing a 5 star review because of how well the staff worked together after a chauvinistic customer experience. I was out there for a friend's birthday on a Saturday night. Towards the end of the night I watched as a hostess exchanged words reprimanding a customer. She stormed off and told the bouncer and her fellow coworkers; who then approached the customer. We watched as the customer swore he had done nothing wrong. He then proceeded to take his shots and continue to frolic at another table with 2 women. Finally, he was escorted out and as he proceeded to leave he yelled to the hostess who got him in trouble. He yelled inappropriate things to her across the room and flicked her off. Other customers were appalled. I applaud the staff for sticking up for their coworker and not tolerating this sort of behavior (that unfortunately is experienced throughout River North). The staff did a superb job to stand up for the unacceptable behavior over the profit they could have gained with that belligerent man and his cohorts. He yelled to say he's never coming to the establishment again. Thank God.
(5)
Marge G.
A great lively steakhouse in Chicago! The Duke was excellent as was the 60 day bone in rib eye! The service was very attentive & great side dishes!
(5)
Sandra L.
Love the Tommy Hawk steak! And that millionaire potatoe (drool)...is to die for! Service is great and they have this grape flavored cotton candy u have to try. But let's not forget the chocolate cake with gold flakes....yum!
I had a new year family get together at this classy steakhouse! By the way note this is not RPM Italian which is only two blocks away. The dining environment is extremely pleasant. In particular I love the corner sofa seats.
(5)
Kat B.
We had a wonderful dinner here - it was a Monday night, so it was not very crowded and we had a booth with a good view. We loved the cheese fondue, the hen wood mushrooms, and the millionaire potato - maybe even more than the steaks (which were cooked perfectly and were delicious!) It was my husband's birthday so they brought out a watermelon cotton candy "puff" with "Happy Birthday" on it - very nice touch. Creative food and wonderful service!
(5)
Gretchen S.
My mom and I had lunch at RPM Steak yesterday.. I've eaten dinner here before and enjoyed it. I wanted to say thank you to your staff. Everyone was so kind to my mom. She is elderly and has some mobility issues. Everyone made her feel special and she enjoyed her lunch experience. Thank you for making my mom's day. I will definitely be bringing her back for lunch again.
(5)
Alex A.
We went last evening and sat upstairs. I really wanted to be "wowed" by the place, but I wasn't. The service was great and the food was good . I liked my salad but the veggie sides were just ok. We actually sent one of the sides back because it was too salty to eat. The room upstairs has no ambiance and completely removed from the energy on the main floor. At least the noise level was better upstairs, so I could hear conversations. Again, great service but the food didn't meet expectations.
(3)
Kiran H.
Overall, RPM Steak was a rare treat. The Parker House Rolls were warm and delicious. I had the Duke and it was just flawless. I actually dreamt about it that night. The sea salt they provide you really kicks it up a notch, too. It was definitely the best steak I've ever had. My mother had house specialty chicken and it was amazingly spiced. Just a LOT of small bones. Loved the sauce that came with it. Our waitress was perfect. Very knowledgable and warm. The ambiance and music was super trendy. The only complaint I have is about the host. I was waiting to be seated and for some reason he just stared at me coldly. An awkward few seconds passed by and I realized he was waiting for my mother. I didn't realize she was still checking her coat. So I laughed and said, "oops, didn't realize she wasn't behind me." I got a cold stare in return. When she was ready, the host wordlessly took us to our table. Not a big deal, but it was surprising. I would definitely return (if I had another $200 to spend).
(4)
Jay I.
Hearing a lot of good stuff about this new steakhouse I decided to try. We made a reservation at 8:30pm, but the table was ready at 9pm. Also overheard that table for 2 without a reservation will be a 90 min wait. It was that packed. Our server was very nice and we started with a complementary amuse bouche. My wife started with whiskey (doesn't remember the name) which she said was very good. Then we ordered a brioche type bread (no complementary bread in this restaurant) and bourbon glazed bacon. On mother of heaven, this bacon was one of a kind, and everyone should taste a piece of this. Then we moved on to the steak. We ordered grassfed ribeye and new york strip. They were good, but I think I should have ordered the signature steaks. For the sides we ordered roasted cauliflower which seemed to be marinated with curry powder, and shiitake mushroom that had a very firm texture. Now back to the hosts, when we arrived at 8:30pm and asked for the table, the hostess initially told me the staff were cleaning our table and it should be ready in minutes. Then 15 minutes passed. I went back to ask the host who was with the hostess I initially talked to, and he told me the restaurant was a bit backed up that day but my table should be ready very soon. Then another 15 minutes passed. There are two problems here. First, the hostess lied to us that our table was getting ready when in fact it was not even close to being ready. Also in a high end restaurant like this, where reservation is almost impossible to do especially on weekends on a short notice, reservations mean something. I mean that it should be observed strictly, and it is the restaurant's responsibility to calculate the circulation flow of customers so that nothing like this happens. Restaurant cancel reservations if we show up like 10-15 minutes late, but restaurants being 30 minutes late is ok? No it definitely is not ok.
(4)
Meredith K.
I had such high hopes! We made our reservation a month in advance and then anxiously awaited. When we walked through the door you can see the coat check to the left and the host stand on right. So went up to one of the hosts. He quietly confirmed my rez and asked if we were checking coats. At first I said no but then my boyfriend took my coat. And then I stood there. No words were exchanged. Then I stepped aside so others could check in. Then my boyfriend said he was going to run to the boy's room. My friend and I stood to the side. We thought, should we have walked to another station? So we walked in to the bar area a bit, but that wasn't it. So then we stood across from the host stand just looking at them. They looked back at us. No one made a move. So then I was annoyed and went up to the guy I talked to and said, "I'm sorry but are waiting or what should we be doing?" He (w/o eye contact or talking) grabbed some menus and told the seater guy to seat us. Inside its crazy, very cool, very white jacketed steakhouse-y. We were seated in the middle of a bunch of tables that were not arranged very well. I could lean back just a little and talk to the table that was near us (which I actually did later) My seat was bumped by just about every server who was trying to get to one of the many tables that were clumped together. Then the pacing was off. We received the Parker House rolls right away with some butter.They weren't hot. It was just ok. Not bad but I wouldn't order them again. Then our drinks arrived along with two other starters. I hate when this happens because what are you supposed to do with the big menus and wine list? I will say the old fashioneds are fantastic. We got the hot crab starter which was insanely delicious. It was small. We each only got a bite which we knew that was going to happen. If I had ordered 10 more of those it would have been amazing. We also tried the octopus. I'm glad it was no one's first time w/ octopus b/c it would have been their last. We found ourselves saying things like, I like the little potatoes that are with it. The octopus didn't have much flavor and was chewy. Then our guy came back to take the rest of our order. He seemed very rushed. Like if we didn't have the answer immediately then he was leaving. There was one point where we had to stop him from going. I ordered the cod which was very well cooked. The sauce was a little too sweet but nice. I could have used some sort of small garnish. My boyfriend and friend both ordered a dry aged NY stip, but they wanted it cooked differently. A true test! We also ordered the millionaire's potatoes, brussels sprouts and caramelized mushrooms. They cleared our plates and then our waiter came over to see if we wanted wine. I asked about one of the bottles that I had before to see if he thought it would go w/ fish and steak. He seemed bothered that I had a wine question and said he'd get the sommelier over. It seemed like 3 mins later and a my food was being put in front of me. Then our waiter quickly took it away and said sorry that was a mistake. Then a min later it came back again. By the time the sommelier came over we had decided that it would make more sense to get just a glass each since we were eating different things. He was helpful. I will say that their wine by the bottle selection is limited in that if you don't want to spend over $100 on a bottle then you have like 1 choice. I wanted to dig right into those fancy potatoes! But I needed to borrow my boyfriend's steak knife to do it. They were tough! They weren't hot! They were blah. I wasn't getting gooey cheesy truffle goodness. In fact nothing they served us was hot. My fish was lukewarm. The brussels were ok. A nice salad like dish with bits of apples. We really liked the mushrooms but I wasn't sure if we got the right ones. I wasn't getting caramelized from them. The steaks were supposed to be rare and medium-rare. They were both rare. My boyfriend then blamed himself and said he should have ordered it medium. For a steakhouse I think that's unacceptable. But he said it was so delicious that he was going to eat it. He ate half of it because he likes to have it the next day. So we asked to have it wrapped. Then we tried three desserts; the baked Alaska b/c that's so rare, the chocolate cake, and the recommended nutella bread pudding. The cake was amazing and rich enough for 3. Pass on the pudding - you can't tell that there's even chocolate in it. The Alaska is flambeed table-side. Its nice. Then we asked about the 1/2 a steak to take home. It was MIA. They offered to either comp it or make a new one to go. So he has a whole one for the next day now. I'd come back for the cocktails and the cake. I was just surprised being LEYE of the service.
The ambience, scene, and desserts here are beyond stellar. My biggest issue with this place was the poor cooking skills when it came to the temperatures. I came with a party of five and all of us got the signature "The Duke" - 10 oz ribeye filet at MRare for our main dish. This steak costs $52.00 each so you would think it would be out of this world. No. They had to send back our entire order because they all came out brown in the center. When they came the second time, they were still brownish. It was really bad, but at that point we felt so bad for the server we kept them. That being said, the waiter's service was awesome! He was very friendly and brought over free desserts for the mess up. The staff in general seems a bit cold though, especially the hosts when you walk in and bussers. Overall - I would come here for drinks and dessert. Stay clear of the steak.
(4)
Enola D.
My new favorite restaurant when visiting Chicago. The decor, food and service is outstanding.
Didn't have to wait for our reservation, scallops were amazing, steak was great, and our server was very nice. I'll be back!
(5)
Kari S.
How disappointing. I went there last night to celebrate a friend's birthday and the food was just mediocre. We started with a bunch of appetizers. The Parker rolls tasted stale, the yellowtail sashimi had no flavor. The shrimp and the bacon were decent. For dinner, I had the cod and my husband had the filet. The cod had bones in it and the filet had no flavor. If you want a steak, there are a ton of better steakhouses in the city.
(2)
Kasper K.
Everything about this place is awesome. First, be sure to request Anthony as your waiter. He's friendly, attentive, and just great. Atmosphere is phenomenal and so is the food! I can't wait to come back again!
beautiful lay out...I actually like RPM Steak way more than RPM Italian. It's up there as one of Chicago's best steakhouses. Seafood tower and millionaire potato is must!!! Well worth the money Tip: try to go just to the bar, sometime seating opens up there...same menu
(5)
Michael B.
Very elegant, fine dining experience with food cooked to perfection.
(5)
Nicole L.
I'm leaving RPM Steak a 3/4 because the food would have been 4/5 but service was 2/3. Strangely, our server was very nice, but when I paid attention to other tables, I felt like he didn't give us the same service. Normally, I wouldn't care that much, but as the reservation stated, it was our 1 year wedding anniversary celebration. That's kind of a big deal. My husband had made sure to notify the host when making the reservation. Our waiter did wish us a happy anniversary when he first greeted us, but that's about it. Our drink orders took quite sometime to arrive and my husband's beer came out wrong. It took a while to get the right beer back again. It was a Sunday night and the restaurant was busy, but not CRAZY weekend busy. Next, we ordered the parker house rolls (which i was SO excited for) with our drink order. He didn't come back to tell us that they they ran out of the Parker House Rolls until he finally came back to take our main entree order. By this time, we were starved and really needed something with our drinks. The waiter knew I was disappointed about it and didn't do anything to remedy the situation. Our salad took a long time too. It came out after we had basically finished our first beer and first glass of wine...that's a long time, especially since I was nursing my $16 glass of wine. Redeeming factor: everything we ordered was delicious!
(3)
polymorphyc g.
I have been here many times. I love this place. Last time we had the best server yet. David, he was vey knowledgable about the food, and specific preparations of each item. I was very pleased with his extensive knowledge of each item on the menu. He came by when needed didn't push or rush is at all, and he was thanked heavily in the end. The bar scene is popping, after we checked in we found a spot and started doing some drinking the standards, manhattans, martinis, ect, are great. They also have a great special drink menu, wine selection. The people watch was awesome. Some of Chicago's most beautiful and friendly folks were there. We talked to a regular, and I mean everydayer and he bought us a round of drinks. Finally, the manager Jourdan is top notch, and is deeply concerned about maintaining this restaurants superior reputation. Finally the garage right next door has EV charging.
(5)
Shayna Y.
Overall: I was disappointed in RPM steak. While I don't mind paying a pretty penny for a meal, I expect to have a great experience - this didn't have a good value proposition. Likes: - Service was incredibly friendly Gripes: - Disappointed with the food (especially for the price) - the filet was good, but not $42 good. The brussel sprout salad was really bland. The Millionaire Potato was good, but not $18 good. There are so many other steakhouses in Chicago with better sides. - Disappointed with the atmosphere, I was expected it to be a little more trendy/chic like RPM Italian, but it was steakhouse-bland - Cocktails were limited and uninspiring
(2)
Trookie N.
Had dinner on a business trip. Our reservation was 9:30pm. The place was rocking. I was a little hesitant about dinning here. Thinking it's a big hype cause Bill & Giuliana are owners. I was really surprised how good the food was. The Spicy Miso Grilled Lobster was frickin' amazing! I would fly to Chicago and just order that again in a heartbeat. The Black Cod literally melts in your mouth. The Beet Salad was fantastic. They give you so much beets. The Filet was OK. Overall Food here is amazing! I would highly highly recommend this place.
(5)
Nora B.
Must order the Baked Alaska!! I don't even remember the dinner it was so good!
(4)
Tan L.
I love this place. Very exclusive, service was excellent and food was top notch! Location is convenient too since we live in the city! I highly recommend this place!
(5)
Ron J.
Way overrated. Food was good but with all the steakhouses in Chicago I've been to I don't think I'd go back for the price. Started with coal roasted king crab, delish but very rich. Next had the fondue which was good but pure melted fat goo, already feeling a lb of butter in my stomach. Wedge salad had pickled jalapeños and kalmata olives?!?! Then most disappointing part of the meal was my 77 dollar Waygu ribeye. I've spent more for steaks before but this was such a let down because it was 6oz of fat ring (see pic). Normally on a ribeye that rendered fat ring inside of the cap is the most delish buttery goodness but this was inedible. Half my steak was left on the plate. Brussels sprouts were great and the crispy baked potato is prob best I've ever had. Such a let down on the steak. Great atmosphere, good service (our waiter wasn't great but bus boys were awesome and the other waiters seemed really good).
(2)
Samantha H.
I had been excited to check this place out since most foodies I know that agreed RPM was overrated said this place was much better. Overall I found it the same as RPM, not bad, but overrated and overpriced. I will say I really love the decor. The interior is very well done. The bar area is very cool. Our experience started out by getting the feeling the place wanted us to check our coats, which is fine. However we had to wait literally 5 minutes. The line was growing so eventually someone assisted the girl at the coat check but they started at the rear of the line with the people who hadn't been waiting as long. The three of us looked at each other a tad perplexed, but nothing major. We were sat and our server immediately came over, which I did appreciate. I looked at the wine list, which was grossly overpriced although that seems to be pretty standard, unfortunately. For example, Blackbird Arise, which retails for $50 at Binnys was $120 on their list. Bennys has the same bottle for $81. My friend got a dirty martini and did say it was really good. Our server had a few suggestions, although I think most fell short. We started with the thick cut bacon, which was good cause, well, it's bacon. Not the best thick cut I've had but any day you get thick cut bacon is better than most other days. On the suggestion of the server, we got the crab appetizer. All three of us didn't care for it at all. I actually liked it a bit more than my two companions but they both did not care for it. Then we got the yellowtail appetizer. This was not a suggestion although definitely the strongest app. It was very good actually. I would highly recommend. Again based on recommendations, my two companions got 'the Duke.' I get it...named after their son. Cute. I wish I could rave about that but both of them said it was not that good. They said it was bland. That being said, they were both cooked perfectly (one medium and one medium rare so different temperatures as well). I went against the recommendation and got the bison filet. This was very good. They both tried a bite and said it was much better than 'the Duke.' If I return I will definitely get this again and highly recommend. He raved about the mac and cheese and one of my friends is a hug mac and cheese fan and pretty much always gets it. She said she hates how restaurants rave about their mac and cheese and then when you get it, it's just mac and cheese. So she was hoping that would not be the case here but unfortunately it was. It was not bad, but nothing special. We also got the brussells, which were pretty soggy and lacked flavor. The hen of the woods mushrooms were very good as well and that was the one exception to my earlier statement about recommendations falling short. I would get these again. Over all nothing was bad but for the price point (higher than similar steakhouses), it didn't seem to meet expectations. The clear standouts were the yellowtail and the bison filet.
(3)
Cassie B.
Holy mother! This place is great. I noticed the not so stellar reviews...maybe they have had time to get their acts together? This place was awesome for our visit. Hubblestilskins and I went on a whim on a Thursday night because he was craving a good steak. Mission accomplished! The steaks were cooked perfectly (even my Pittsburgh style which isn't always done right, or at all). They were amazingly, melt in your mouth, heavenly hunks of beef. We also had the big eyed tuna sashimi appetizer which was incredible. Also melt in your mouth, with flavors that were enough to pique the palate, but not overpowering. The spinach was on another level. I'd eat it every day if I could. The sommelier was a genius. She knew exactly what we wanted/needed. We appreciated her services very much. Speaking of service-it was great! Our server was attentive but not overwhelming. He made great recommendations. Very nice. In sum, go here yesterday. It was so good! We will definitely be back!
(5)
Caitlin F.
A really great place for dinner! Took us about 25 minutes after our scheduled reservation to be seated. Normally, that would not have been okay, but my disappointment was quickly eased standing at the roomy bar and ordering a drink from their top notch cocktail menu. After being seated in a comfy booth in the back corner overlooking the whole dining room, the manager immediately came over to apologize for the wait and sent out complimentary thick cut bacon and octopus appetizers. Both very good, thus allowing us to completely forget that we ever had to wait for our table! Our waiter, Joshua, was attentive and humorous, and his suggestions were spot on. The wine list includes a lot of impressive dates and varieties - we had a 1993 La Jota Cabernet that went perfectly with the steaks. The truffle risotto is not on the menu but is a MUST HAVE!! Black (or white if they're in season) truffles shaved table side and the rice is cooked to perfection. The millionaire potatoes were decent, but may have been better if they were warmer. The "duke" ribeye filet (cooked medium rare) was a hit at our table. I got the crab and asparagus topping, but fortunately also tried the bone marrow topping, which I would highly recommend. During your meal, you may see a lot of tables eating cotton candy. This is unfortunately for birthdays only, but they change the flavors every night. So fake a friend's birthday because who doesn't want watermelon cotton candy!? I wish we tried the 14k chocolate cake, but instead got the popcorn dessert (only room for one dessert after all of that food). Definitely not disappointed - It was a perfect medley of crunchy, creamy, cold, warm, peanut butter, chocolate, and caramel. Yes, it is expensive, but so are most steak houses and fine dining restaurants in River North, and I do believe there are better steaks in Chicago. Overall, it was an amazing dining experience with great ambience, food, and service. I can't wait to go back!
(4)
Alex N.
The experience backs up the hype. This high end steak house empresses in all aspects. The steak was outstanding, cooked perfect to order. Wine list is extensive and the waiters are extremely friendly and willing to help you with anything on the list or menu. Make sure and reserve your spot months in advance. I called 3 months ahead and had the choice of 4pm or 10pm. Worth the wait and early dinner time!
(5)
Anthony L.
Summary: Pros: "The Duke" Ribeye Filet Atlantic Scallops Millionaire's Potato Old-Fashioned (Cocktail) Trendy space , looks good Meh: Roasted bone marrow Glazed Sweets Cons: Price NOW, THE DETAILS After hearing that RPM was the steakhouse of the moment, and the place to see and be seen, we were excited to give it a try. Even a month out, we were only able to get 4 pm reservations. The space itself is attractive and modern. Black and white abound here, with the waitstaff sporting black pants and white sport coats. Tables are spaced well and the booths lining the outside walls are spacious and plush, though I noticed that the tables had wide bases, which made it difficult to get in and out of the booth without jostling the table. I almost sent some water glasses flying when I got up. OLD FASHIONED I am wary of $13 cocktails, but because I like whiskey, I end up paying more often than I would like. No regrets here. The cocktail is lighted zested with orange, adding nice flavor without overpowering the drink or making it bitter. The whiskey shines here, with some nice sweetness making this a wonderful drink. I could easily post up at the bar here and run up a $78 tab before being asked to leave. Grade: A ROASTED BONE MARROW We tried the bone marrow appetizer because, why not? The dish is presented nicely, with the large bones set in a criss cross pattern and a grilled ciabatta bread surrounding it. The dish is topped with a small pile of green herbs, mostly for color, seeing that they didn't enhance the dish. This was my first time trying bone marrow, but I found the experience to be "meh" the bone marrow was decently seasoned, but fatty and not as interesting as I would have hoped. Given the price point, I expected more. This basically is the pricy, amped-up equivalent of a bread basket. Grade: C "THE DUKE" RIBEYE FILET I ordered this cut Medium Rare and was not disappointed. The Filet was nicely seared on the outside, not enough to give it a charcoal/burnt, but enough to give the filet a nice outer crust. The filet was perfectly cooked, hot and pink the whole way through (that's what she said). For all it's awesomeness, It wasn't melt in your mouth amazing. Maybe I've become a food snob, but for what they're charging here, I expect something transcendent. This wasn't that. Grade: B MILLIONAIRE'S POTATO Thanks to yelp, I had to try this. This item is delicious. A well seasoned, cheesed and mixed double baked potato that doesn't need any help. Black truffle is added to give the potato that decadent feel, though I'm not sure it adds a crazy amount to the flavor of the dish. I could eat these every day. Grade: A GLAZED SWEETS Sweet potatoes are delicious. We know that and the chefs know that. It seems like the chefs put sweet potatoes in the oven, baked and skinned them, then poured a light glaze and pecans over the top of them. At this caliber of restaurant, I expect to feel like I couldn't make the exact same dish myself with no problems. This dish was good, but too simple. I was not impressed. Grade: C ATLANTIC SCALLOPS I only had a couple of bites of this dish but it seemed to me that the scallops were perfectly cooked. Grade: A SUMMARY All in all, pretty good. The prices may keep me away (but I'm not going to subtract stars for that). I feel that there are better steakhouses in the area for the same prices or cheaper. I may stop by for an old fashioned once or twice though, whiskey is yummy.
(4)
Jessica Q.
I don't even know where to start.... I walked in and was greeted by the friendly door staff. The decor is really nice. The space is actually a lot larger that I imagined. I sat in a booth by the bar. It was really good energy, fun but not overly loud. Food talk: the seafood tower is AHHHMAZING. Hence on why I have to add a picture. Being for the east coast I'm really picky about my sea food and this was fresh! My Girlfriends and I Split a Ribeye (Ordered MR) we also got the Baked Potato, Mushrooms, and Corn. All of it beyond tasty. Steak was prepared perfectly. We did get 3 desserts but I don't remember which ones. They where 100% devoured. Lastly my choice of cocktail was the East India martini. I ordered 3 of those so they must have been good :) Oh yea and a shout out to our server Josh. Thank you for everything my friends and I had the best time!
(5)
Brittney J.
I wanted to like RPM steakhouse. I love their Italian restaurant. I came one Friday night and there was a nice crowd. The ambiance was nice and the service was great. However the food was just not what I expected for a steakhouse. The we had their Lamb chop special and they were tough. We also had a bone in ribeye and it was just ok. The drinks we ordered were missing the liquor element (vodka/tonic). The dessert was absolutely amazing. We had a ice cream cake.
(3)
Cory K.
I have been a fan of RPM Italian and wanted to see if the newer "Steak" was as incredible as "Italian". When it comes to Chicago steakhouses, I was incredibly let down. I'm not saying the entire meal was a failure but their signature "Duke" steak was nothing more than a glorified price of hamburger. The steak was chewy with zero flavor. The appetizers were awesome. We shared the bacon, octopus, and cheese fondue. For a great treat top the cheese fondue with the bacon. The sides were nice and ample size to share among 4-5 people. We had the curry cauliflower, millionaires potato, and blue cheese whipped. They tasted great. The ambiance was modern minimalist and seemed very drab for a Chicago restaurant. The 14k chocolate cake was a nice ending to the meal. If your coming to Chicago for steak, you'll be better off at a traditional chop house.
(3)
demika c.
The food and service was great! Our waitress was super sweet! I truly enjoyed my filet and no one complained about a thing! Everything was delicious (bison, tuna, cod, bone in steak (I forgot the name), king crab, mashed potatoes, Brussels sprouts, spinach, wine, cocktails, etc). The only negative thing I can say is about the guy at the front with the colorful bow tie. He was a little rude to me when I arrived. The hostess had a little trouble finding my reservation and he interjected and asked if I made it at RPM Steak or RPM Italian. Please keep in mind that everyone was already seated except for me, which I said that when I walked in. He also gave me the crazy eye with major arrogance. Nevertheless, I totally ignored him. And, I'd definitely return and recommend RPM Steak. I actually enjoyed my food more than RPM Italian.
(4)
Sam B.
Nothing short of Amazing. Great food, great atmosphere, Great service. Anything with truffles in it is amazing. The risotto and millionaire potato are both delicious.
My husband and I suddenly had a free weeknight evening and, since it was a Wednesday and relatively early, walked in to RPM where we were immediately seated at a high top in the bar section. I highly recommend it -- we had a great view of the restaurant along with prompt service and a fun people-watching perch. But the star is the food. The steak was mouth watering (even as I write this a few months later). I had the 8 oz. filet which was plenty - esp. when paired with the amazing blue cheese whipped potatoes. We split the kale salad (good idea on all the salads) and the octopus appetizer. I had planned on not getting dessert reasoning that one cocktail (the Cobbler...WOW) and a glass of red surely exceeded the calorie limit, but we couldn't resist the sales pitch on the baked alaska. It's a signature, the waiter said. He was right. Sit tight, it takes about 20 minutes to prepare. Delightful across the board. By the time we left, about 8, RPM was a mob scene. Yes, on a Wednesday. I would definitely return.
(4)
Kidman L.
I am giving this "steak house" one star because they made mediocre steak. My friend was a fan of RPM Italian so she was very excited about this steak place. Some background information: both my friend and I have been to many restaurants (enough to tell what steak temperature should look like). We ordered a 16 oz filet and the "signature" prime RPM cap, both medium rare. My friend's filet was fine; I wouldn't say it was a very good steak but it was decent. My RPM cap was a disaster. When it was first brought to me, I cut a small piece from the edge and found it was more rare than medium rare. If a steak is too rare at the edges, it'll definitely be undercooked throughout. Note that the outside looks cooked. When they heated it up and brought it to me again, I cut in the middle of it, still rare; however, the outside was already burned. I said it's still more rare than medium rare in the middle. They heated it up again! When it came to me eventually, it was burned and bitter. I cut and ate the very middle part and left the majority of the steak. As a steak house, I'm surprised that they are comfortable serving steak of this quality. At other steakhouses, when steaks are overcooked, they usually prepare another. I usually decline the offer but would have taken RPM on it here because the quality was simply unacceptable. Instead of the service you'd expect from a restaurant at this price point, my waitress rudely questioned whether I knew anything about steaks. I know I shouldn't be receiving a cool, bloody red when I ask for medium rare. Other than the steak, they made pretty good appetizers, sides, and desserts. We ordered thick cut bacon, scallops(seasonal), millionaire potato and 14k gold chocolate cake, they were ALL good. In conclusion, we had very nice side dishes but horrible steak. We will NOT go again.
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Raymond S.
The only available reservations for last Sunday even were at 5:30. So I expected the place to be jumping when I arrived at 5:25. To my surprised the place was empty and remained empty throughout our dinner. I mention this for the fact I would have loved a later spot, and I'm confused why no other seats were available despite a slow afternoon. But I digress. I knew this place was expensive so I expected more than what I saw when I walked in. Typical steakhouse chic. Service was very attentive though. Ordered thick cut bacon, short rib steak, gruyere mac & cheese, and coal roasted chicken. The bacon was nice. Didn't blow my socks away but very well executed texture wise. The steak sucked. Very little seasoning and wayyy too heavy on the char. Also small portion for the price. The chicken was the best thing of the night. Indian spiced with a tarragon yogurt sauce. Unexpected but well executed. The mac & cheese was alright just wish it was more. To be honest I really don't see a point in coming to this restaurant. I find it hard to call this place a steak house. The steak selection is small. They only have a few prime and dry aged options. The choice wet-aged beef is the price of dry aged prime at other places. They sell the ribeye "fillet" separately from the cap, which any steak eater will tell you is the best part. And all of the dry aged steaks are ridiculously expensive. $74 for a 16oz 30 day strip? No chance in hell. The highlight of the night was probably seeing some celebrity who I had no idea who the hell it was and the crowd down the street to watch the tight rope walker. I'll leave this place for the yuppies.
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Kenway N.
I came with 2 of my friends for a birthday celebration. The service is amazing along with a majority of the food. For appetizers we ordered the thick cut bacon which was sooooo good. Our friend arrived 40 minutes late so we went ahead and ordered the bacon and ate it all up and ask for a second one when she arrived. This is a must try if you love bacon! We also enjoyed the Roasted Bone Marrow. Ask for more bread because it is a great compliment with the marrow. We also ordered the 3 Cheese Fondue which was very yummy. For our entree we ordered the Bone-In Kansas City Cut and the Bone-In Filet. Here was my issue with the steaks, I asked for medium rare and it was perfect. But my other two friends asked for medium well and it was pretty disappointing. Both of their steaks ended up medium rare! If you are a true steak house, you can't get it wrong. My steak tasted great but I couldn't give 5 stars here. We also ordered the millionaire potato as a side and that's a must order if you love potato with truffle oil. The atmosphere was great. Our waitress was super nice and provided great details in the dishes we asked about. I would come here again but I would hope the steaks would be cooked correctly for someone who requests for well done.
(4)
SteakOnAPlate.com - Adam ..
steakonaplate.com/steakh… 10/03/2014 Steak: 5.0...24 oz. Cowboy Steak...This well crafted piece of meat makes it into my Top 3 Best Bone-In list. Drinks: 5.0...Extensive wine selection. Cab blend paired great with the bone-in and sides. Ambiance: 5.0...One word...SEXY​. Sides: 3.0...Lobster Mushrooms without lobster??? The name leads you to believe chunks of lobster will be mixed in with mushrooms similar to Lobster Mac-N-Cheese, however that's where the resemblance starts and ends. Bland reddish mushrooms just didn't do it for me. This side did not go over well with the whole table expecting surf-n-turf. The Brussels Sprouts & Bacon, Blue Cheese Whipped Potatoes, and Sauteed Spinach were well prepared.
(5)
Don K.
I feel guilty writing this review, because there is so much that is great about this new steakhouse. I was there the first week it was open, then again two nights ago. The food is great, the service is great, and the decor is beautiful. This could be an immediate 5 star winner on the Chicago steakhouse scene. So why only 2 stars? I cannot handle the music (nor can my wife, nor either of the other two couples we've dined there with). And that goes for both the selection and the volume. It is nuts. It certainly doesn't fit the rest of the experience. We are talking very loud, thumping music - what I call flat tire music. It is like a frenetic drummer with a huge kick drum banging and banging and banging away every two or three seconds, and located immediately adjacent to the table. I just don't get it. Maybe it's my age, but over and above my distaste for this kind of music anyway, on neither occasion were we able to hold normal conversations. It's like, do you really think my party of four is going to spend in the area of $400 so that we can shout at each other to be heard? What really surprised me on this last visit was that I had mentioned the music (and I use that term very loosely) to one of LEYE's most experienced hosts on my way out the first week it was open. I know him very well from Joe's, which is probably my favorite restaurant in Chicago. He obviously passed my comments on to senior management, as I soon received a very nice email from RPM Steak's GM, thanking me for my input, and telling me that the music was a work in progress, and inviting me to return for a much better experience. Nice gesture, obviously, but it just didn't happen. In fact, both the volume and the banging were worse on the second visit. We even asked our server if the music could be turned down just a few decibels. He told us he would try, and a bit later he said he was able to do it. We couldn't tell the difference. This just doesn't seem like a mistake Rich would ever have made. Maybe the kids, as they take over LEYE, think this is hip. Maybe it is, but they've lost me. At least LEYE hasn't lost my business, because I frequent a number of their restaurants. I've been a huge fan of LEYE going all the way back to Rich's opening of R. J. Grunt's in 1971. But this juxtaposition of an absolutely terrific steakhouse with totally obnoxious music is just not my thing. Clearly, this fouling of the restaurant's environment hasn't yet affected their business. It was crowded on a Monday night, so maybe others are able to ignore the obnoxious music, or maybe it's just my age group, and LEYE is writing us off for certain of their restaurants. Who knows? In the meantime, go ahead and try it. The bone marrow appetizer is better than Sodikoff's rendition of it, the cap steak and the black cod are excellent mains, every side we tried was outstanding, and the desserts are amazing. The food cannot be faulted in any way, and the space is handsome, what I would call casually elegant. Perfect for a steakhouse. This could be a 5 star review if they would lose the damned flat tire banging.
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Emma R.
Great place for business dinners! I took some executives in from out of town and they loved it. It was surprisingly easy to make reservations day of for dinner that night as well. Although we stayed with mostly the veggie sides and fish options, everything was really tasty. I'll definitely be back when I want to impress other out of town visitors.
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Elizabeth K.
I recently traveled to Chicago to celebrate my brothers golden birthday. He chose RPM as the venue for what turned out to be a celebration fit for a king. I was unaware of RPM and their level of service and had zero expectations heading into the meal, so whatever expectations I might have had would most definitely have been far exceeded. Our server knew about the birthday and went above and beyond his call of duty. The gentleman we had the pleasure of dining with was Matt S. From the amuse-bouche, the remaining four courses and ever flowing wine RPM dazzled us with their food and service. Every dish we ate blew us away. If I could give this restaurant six stars I would and if at all possible I would highly recommend a table in Matt S.'s section.
(5)
Ralph T.
I have eaten around the world so please take this with a grain of salt (which is something I had too much of in my plate). The decor and ambiance is nice or "trendy" but the meat leaves some to be desired. It is good but for the price, they could do much better....
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Faith D.
Reviews all over the map on this one. Dinner last night for 2 shared birthdays. Mine was yesterday - my friend's is next week. Our reservation for 5:30 on a Thursday was solid. We had cocktails at the bar (I tried the "Tuxedo" martini and wished it had more absinthe). As soon as our party was complete we were seated. Agree that entire staff was friendly, courteous and professional. I really liked the look of RPM. It's sleek and modern. Loved the groovy soundtrack. But it did get very loud. The other birthday guy wanted steak which is why we picked RPM. Our groups: Steak / bday guy; his vegetarian wife; me/ birthday girl (I like to try stuff); and my hubby who is not adventuresome. The 2 bday people shared an app of the roasted bone marrow 3 pieces (we added 1 which we didn't really have to do). Huge tasty bones. Came with lovely toasted/chewy bread and a pile of arugala. He said "eh" -- which I'm confused by. It's marrow and that's how it tastes. They didn't infuse it with anything. I liked it. A LOT. Other couple also ordered fondue with bread. I tasted. It was fine. Not a thing I would order. Vegetarian gal ordered Giuliana salad (she liked it - it was small she ate half); she also ordered the Hasselback potato, I think broccoli and the roasted brussels sprouts. She complained that the sprouts were "too salty and leaves only". Birthday boy had a New York strip charred outside; rare center. On his plate: steak only. No garnish whatsoever. My hubby had a cheeseburger and fries. He said his was excellent but at $18 - not the best ever and he wouldn't go back. My entree was the short ribs on a bed of mashed potatoes. It was delicious. The pace was pretty slow so go with people you like to hang out with. I really wanted to try the baked Alaska for dessert but nobody would share. They did send us a bowl of banana flavored cotton candy (sugar and chemicals) which is adorable but not my "thing". It didn't really start to get crazy busy until 7:00 -- plenty of empty tables around us. We left at about 8:00 -- so leisurely pace. The age of my group was 70, 67, 65 and 61. It's a younger, hip crowd. It's very pricey (which we knew & expected). Not to irritate my hubby or friends but I would try again with a different group.
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Brigee R.
RPM was great for a special occasion (birthday). The service was fantastic, salad was delicious, filet mignon was incredible and malbec was exceptional. For dessert we got the salted caramel icecream dish which was really good too. It's expensive but special.
(5)
Susan L.
Four of us went here last night; it was the 2nd time for me and my husband (we've also been to RPM Italian). We love this restaurant. First, the service is fantastic. You ask where the bathroom is and someone doesn't just point, but he actually walks you down the hall until he's sure you're not lost. We asked about some cotton candy we saw on someone's table, and it appeared free of charge. The tables are not overly close to each other, as in Chicago Cut (which is a great restaurant too, but you sit nearly on top of your neighbor there). As for the main event, the food, at RPM Steak, we had the Parker House rolls- delish-, the maple cut bacon- also great, though maybe David Burke edges RPM's out slightly, Guiliana's chopped salad, which was huge (for just $12, definitely big enough for 2-3 diners) and so fresh and tasty, the Duke, the Ribeye, both cooked perfectly, the black cod, which was too good to be called fish, no offense to you pescatarians, but I wanted to order a second one though I was stuffed, the crispy hasselback potatoes, another winner, and even the roasted asparagus was perfectly cooked, crispy and not fibrous. And don't miss out on the coffee, I don't know what they do, but they make it taste like you wish coffee did. All in all, we've been to David Burkes, Chicago Cut, Bavettes, Benny's Chop House, and more, but RPM Steak takes first place in our book. (We also like David Burkes and Chicago Cut, while Benny's Chop House seems outdated and Bavettes couldn't cook a steak or treat its guests with any respect). We continue to love RPM Steak and it'll be our go-to restaurant when we want a definite great dinner!
(5)
Steve S.
The spit crab is one of the best things I've eaten in Chicago. A must have!
The food was great, but the service was even better than that. Can't wait to go again.
(4)
Sarah E.
Wonderful service and delicious food! Server was very helpful with the wine list. Menu can be shared and he offered helpful recommendations. Shared the aged steak and seafood and was a great way to taste everything!
(5)
Delightful D.
Wow. Came here for a pre vday dinner with my boo and was blown away. First made a reservation for a booth, walked in earlier than my reservation and was taken straight to my booth I requested with a reserved sign on it. This has never happened before so already im feeling like a boss. Omg so to start had the drink with tequila in it bomb, bread rolls (soft and delish). For dinner shared the cowboy steak, millionaire potato and broccoli. Everything was amazing, steak cooked to perfection, potato amaze balls. Desert of course 14 k chocolate cake. The scenery alone is enough to come back here but then you have delish food. This place is a must try.
(5)
Zip T.
I decided to visit the much hyped and talked about RPM off-shoot, RPM Steak during Chicago's Chef Week. As soon as I stepped inside the wonderfully decorated restaurant, I could sense that the dining experience I was about to have was going to be something special. I couldn't be more right. From the excellent service to their exquisite dishes, I can definitely say that RPM Steak is not only one of the best steakhouses, but it arguably ranks among one of the best restaurants in Chicago. I ordered the vanilla bean bacon for appetizer and I was blown away by how delicious it was. I never knew bacon could be cooked the way they had done it! For the main course I ordered the Steak Frites and this was by far one of the mode succulent and delicious steaks I've tried. Chicago is a city known for their great steakhouses and RPM Steak deserves to be recognized amongst the best. In addition to the great dishes, the overall atmosphere inside RPM was vibrant and trendy without being too overbearing. What makes a restaurant great is not only its food of course, but it's service and atmosphere. RPM excelled in all of those areas and it made for an amazing dining experience. I would definitely recommend this place to anyone and will also be sure to visit again soon!
(5)
John G.
Excellent dinner. Amazing wine list and the sommelier was very helpful. The short rib steak was fabulous, as was the bison filet. You must try the sashimi as a starter and the Bleu cheese mashed potatoes as a side. And finish you meal off with the Baked Alaska. Holy cow was it a great night. Ask for David he was a great server.
(5)
Gerrilyn A.
This beautifully decorated restaurant should be on everyone's go to places to dine. Our server, Anthony, was a true pro. He never tried to rush us and answered any questions we had from wine choice to entree description. We started with the mussels on special- scrumptious - the oniony, Garliic buttery sauce with a side of ciabatta crunchy bread was fantastic. I had steak frites, my husband had 8 oz filet . Our sides were Brussels sprouts - a must - and the heirloom salad with our dinner. For dessert we had the chocolate cake. Everything was delicious. What a wonderful place. Can't wait until we can visit again
(5)
Angelo V.
Great bar staff; ordered "the Duke," mushrooms (hen of the woods) and the "old fashioned." Had the peppercorn sauce with steak, steak was good, not excellent- sauce made it better. Mushrooms great!! The "old fashioned" --made my face numb, but very good. I also had to taste the baked Alaskan - this was the winner for the night!!! Will be back.
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Ny N.
Every thing we ordered was fantastic. We had the king crab appetizer which was to die for. For the main course, we ordered the filet topped off with born marrow butter with sides of hen of the woods mushrooms, mashed potato with blue cheese and Caesar salad. AMAZING!
(5)
Greg W.
My wife and I arrived at RPM around eleven o'clock This past Thursday after attending the NFL draft. We both were wearing team jerseys and felt a little uncomfortable at the door because no one else inside the restaurant had one on. I wanted to leave but my wife said no. We first tried to go to Ruth Chris and Dave and Burks but strangely they stop seating at 10:30. After taking seats at the bar and still feeling uneasy being there, bartender Bobby Joe approached us with a big smile and enthusiasm and made us feel very welcome. Bobby Joe spent quite a bit of time explaining the menu to us which was quite interesting and fun. He helped my wife with wines by the glass and she tried some French wines she would not have normally ordered but loved them! We split a bone in filet, spinach and double stuffed potato. All fantastic. Bobby Joe asked if he could slice it for us to make it easier for us. I write here about this because my wife and I always split dinners and I don't ever recall being asked this before and I appreciate him recommending this being done because it was much easier. In past experiences in other restaurants when splitting entrees we get attitude from the bartender or server, NOT WITH BOBBY JOE or the other bartenders. We both left RPM very happy and I very much didn't want to stay there at first. Great bartenders, great food, can't wait to go back again. Thank you Bobby Joe and the other bartenders for making us feel welcome. You guys are top notch.
(5)
Cece P.
Went to RPM for my birthday and although I wasn't particularly fond of the Top 40 hits playing or the feel of the room everything changed once our bartender (Bobby) introduced himself and began providing the most elevated service experience I have had in a long time. Seriously, he completely changed our evening. First, by recommending some incredible white wines and yummy cocktails. Then, encouraging us to order several delicious appetizers, the kale salad (best kale salad ever!), and the brussels sprouts. YUM! Every single morsel of food was fantastic but the service is what will make this experience so memorable for us. Bobby is a wonderful asset to this restaurant and a great example of how being passionate about food & wine will be palpable and quite contagious to your guests.
(5)
Steve A.
Food here is great (just as long as you're pre prepared for the prices), but really hard to fault the food at all. The waitress was excellent. Only drawback for me was the waiter taking the starter plates away a bit too early. I'd go back though.
(4)
Frank R.
Don't change a thing this place is great. One of the top 3 steaks I have had in Chicago and while I was prepared for a really healthy bill it wasn't too bad. Definitely recommend this place!
(5)
Meagan R.
Decor is nice, Service was fine, food is overpriced. Charging for bread is insane. Type of place locals go once and then overrun by tourists. Way better places in Chicago. Left very unimpressed.
(3)
Jordan B.
Just went here recently with a friend for a girls night. I ordered a glass of prosecco, she ordered a cab. Drinks were fantastic, they gave us a nice booth for the two of us which was lovely. For appetizers we split the Caesar which was perfectly dressed and the fondue garlic bread which I've never tasted bread that good in my life!! For the main course I ordered the filet, since that's how I judge a steak restaurant and my friend ordered the duke. I'd have to say, the steaks were the least favorite part of my meal. They were okay - the duke was definitely better of the two. Doesn't hold a candle to Joe's or the Cut though. I would go there for the drinks and appetizers, probably will stick to the real steak houses if I want steak and stay with RPM italian if I want that trendy atmosphere. All in all - decent service, great appetizers and the fourth star for giving us great seating!
(4)
Ziggy K.
Food was excellent. However, once one of our friends ordered a Bud Light the waiter gave us a scornful attitude for the rest of the night. Honestly, he treated us like we belonged at a White Castle. Adding insult to injury, it took the valet almost 40 minutes to bring our car. Service was absolutely atrocious. Dined here a week earlier with my wife and everything was great. They really need to work on their staff.
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Fidel Diana A.
Wife and I decided to go out in a date so we decided to checkout this place since it was highly recommended by family. We were seated promptly as we made a reservation. We ordered an old fashioned drink which was decent and a bit watery for my liking. I ordered the NY steak medium and wife ordered the steak burger. The food came out in about 10 minutes. To my surprise, my steak was cooked more on the rare side which I brought up to the waiter who took it back to cook more. After a few minutes, the same steak was brought back and again was not cook right. I brought it up to one of the guys walking around in black suit. He apologized and said he would take care of it. After 5 minutes a new steak came out and our waiter said it was complimentary which was a nice surprise. I cut into the steak and it was perfect (just like my wife ). I was very happy. My wife loved her burger. Although it was not a perfect night, the staff was very helpful and turn the night around. We will return and recommend this place too.
Thin ribeye steaks, very long wait 2.5 hrs at a time when it did not appear to be very busy and very poor/slow bartending. We had empty drink glasses twice for over 10 minutes as the bartender walked by and did not ask if we needed another drink. You can definitely get more for your money elsewhere.
This is a good place, especially when you consider the atmosphere. It's a very hip vibe with a good soundtrack and not too loud to hold a conversation. the staff is very helpful. Even in cases where they really did not know what to do they responded with a direct follow-up (better than the attitude that you can sometimes experience in Chciago). The drinks and drink menu are ok -- nothing terribly unique or outrageous, but good enough selection and a good variety. I think they'll make what you want, but you really need to know the recipe if it's not on the menu. The food here is really meat and potatoes focused. Yea, they have other things on the menu, but it's clearly a steak house -- just check out the name to get a clue on that. The steaks are generally over-done relative to expectations (just order one notch lower then you would usually). The sides are good and aligned with the steak and potatoes theme. Safe option, good food, very accommodating service. A good option for a meat-eating group.
(3)
Blog S.
As a burger enthusiast I must say that this is my favorite burger in the city right now. Three different cuts of steak ground into one delightful patty will leave you saying "That dude was right, this is a pretty cool burger." Other dishes that are outstanding are the Cod, and the skirt steak (usually a filet guy), as well as the spinach with parmesan cheese. I don't find the prices to be terrible here, they are simply "nice / trendy steakhouse prices" You are probably looking at $100 per person with a couple drinks and sides / app. My steak was $26, Cod was $32, Burger / side $18. The atmosphere is one of style, class, sophistication and fun. They've perfectly blended the trendy theme of newer steakhouses with a touch of class and old school flavor. Go here, it's going to be a neat time for everyone involved.
(5)
Lindsay D.
We went to celebrate our 5 year anniversary... drove all the way from Michigan just for dinner and a little walking around the city in the Christmas lights. What can we say, we love Chicago! The staff is extremely friendly, the service is unbelievable, the ambience is great, and the food is amazing. Of course we were disappointed not to see Bill and Giuliana! But seriously, regardless of that, we will be going again. We were starving, so we started with the Parker House Rolls... they were fine. Nothing special, but good bread and delicious butter. Then we saw the bacon on the menu... and we got the bacon... and we would have ordered 5 more if that wouldn't have been ridiculous. OH MY GOODNESS THE BACON. Seriously, get the bacon. We got the bison and the filet, both of which were phenomenal. Cooked to a perfect rare/medium rare, melted in your mouth, I thought we'd almost be able to cut it with just a fork. So good. The bearnaise sauce, however, was just ok. Definitely not bad, but also not needed. The additional salt was great. We also shared the garlic fried potatoes (delicious with the lemon squeezed over) and the sauteed broccolini (spicy red pepper flakes, whoa!), both of which were delicious... though a little too much food for us with the appetizers... though that of course didn't prevent us from getting dessert. They brought us blueberry lemon cotton candy for our anniversary which was just fun and a nice surprise. We then also needlessly ordered the 14k gold chocolate cake and the baked alaska. HOLY CRAP THE CHOCOLATE CAKE. I've seen reviews saying it's not that special, but it's seriously delicious. The chocolate mousse is divine, and the cake and ganache are just perfect. But on top of the great food, the staff is SO GREAT. I really appreciate good service, and it really seems that they've taken great care to have good servers and staff. Every little thing is seen and taken care of, but rather than feeling smothered, you feel cared for. It was a super great experience, thank you RPMSteak!
(5)
Catherine B.
Great ambience , exciting but not too loud. Service was fantastic. Order the sides. We ordered almost all of them and everyone was excellent. Steaks were great as you would expect. I had the Halibut and it wasn't as fresh as I would have expected. The topping was excellent. And the cotton candy was a fine way to end the meal. Only reason I didn't give it a 5 was the quality of the Halibut.
(4)
Umair H.
This was a great early-2015 date night choice (with the backdrop of a celebration). While arguably a bit commercial - I have to admire the gall of a franchise looking to take share in one of the country's steak hubs - but this one that actually delivers on that aspiration. The right time to arrive on a Saturday is around 9 or 9:30 pm (especially if you plan on heading over to Studio Paris shortly thereafter). Patronage is thematically well dressed, diverse, and marked by an upbeat attitude. I have to admit, I was a bit skeptical at first. Being raised by a father with a penchant for taking his clients to Gibsons or Morton's has the ability to bias you. That said, my steak was great - not the best ever - but certainly a top-tier choice. Recommended appetizers: roasted bone marrow, seared foie gras. Steak: 24 oz. cowboy (which was highly recommended). Side: Blue Cheese whipped. In short, a great experience and a spot I may take clients in the future as well.
(4)
Michael N.
Another great installment from RPM. The service was outstanding and completely over the top. Our server really cared about the experience we were going to be having to be the best. The bone marrow is unbelievable. I went with three others and we just ordered several apps and entrees to share and what a great idea. So much good food and it was a way to try a lot of the menu without having to spend the money to go back; not saying that I wouldn't. If I lived in the city it would be an awesome place to get a burger and a drink. Perfect experience.
(5)
Ryan B.
Fantastic service. Great ambiance. Awesome starters (oysters, crab, octopus and bone marrow). However, the steak left a lot to be desired. Got the 20 oz. Slagel Farms grass-fed bone-in ribeye. 75-80% gristle, surprisingly thin and just so-so tasting. It wasn't bad, but for a highly-touted steakhouse (and $55 for a steak) I would expect a much higher quality. In comparison, a Morton's steak would be almost double the thickness and quality. Steak aside, this is a very nice place. Would I go back? Meh.
(3)
Ken L.
Another great Chicago steak restaurant. Their steaks and service are very good. The chicken is excellent (Maybe they should change their name to RPM steak and chicken). It's always succulent and the spice rub that they use is awesome. If you find it too spicy, no worries, they give you a side of tziki. I would recommend that you try the brussel sprouts as a side and for dessert, the Nutella bread pudding. Enjoy!
(4)
Mllyett C.
Not impressed at all. Nothing special about the rosemary bread which bread is served complimentary at most places. The millionaire potato that we were excited to try was not all worth the hype. Service was attentive and smooth. I would not care to return.
(3)
Phil A.
Managed to get a table on their opening weekend. Overall the food and service was excellent. We had reservations for the main dining room, but ended up grabbing the corner table in the bar. Even got to meet Giuliani and Bill who made a lap of the restaurant while we were there. Had a bone in Filet which was cooked perfectly, but need to be a little more adventurous next time and try some of their other cuts.
(5)
Rodney N.
Having sampled most of the steakhouses in Chicago (David Burke's, Benny's, Mastro's, Harry Caray's, Gibson's, Morton's, among others), I can confidently say that RPM Steak is one of the more complete dining experiences in Chicago. The dining room is fairly small, and while it certainly has a modern feel with noticeable, uptempo music humming through the speakers, the noise level falls just short of intruding on normal conversation volumes. The dining area is sunken below the bar area, which creates a nice disconnect. We dined on a Sunday evening, so the bar wasn't too busy, but the dining room was completely full.The dim lighting creates an intimate atmosphere without bordering on darkness. On to the cuisine. We started with the Parker House Rolls, which were incredible and a must if you count on the pre-meal carbo load. Having never tried bone marrow before, we gave it a shot. The marrow is served in the bone, which was a bit shocking for someone who had never had it before (though in retrospect I suppose I should have expected this). The texture reminded me of jelly, though I had a hard time placing the taste. I'm glad I tried it as it was tasty, but it is served with bread which left me feeling a little full after eating it. I was fully prepared to gorge myself, so this wasn't an issue, but if you're not working on a totally empty stomach, don't choose this combo as your starter. I'll stick to my meal only in terms of discussing my entree, since that's the only meal I can truly speak for (though my fiance and our other guests all left extremely satisfied with their meals). I had a Caesar Salad before my entree, which was unremarkable but didn't leave any negative lasting impressions. I chose the Cowboy Steak (medium rare), which is essentially a 28-day dry-aged, bone-in rib-eye, with the Blue Cheese Whipped Potatoes as my side. The steak was cooked perfectly, with just the right amount of marbling to inject a full flavor into the rib-eye. RPM offers its in-house steak salt to you table side, but the steak is already seasoned to a point that offers enough additional flavor without overpowering the natural flavor of the steak. The blue cheese potatoes were creamy, but I must admit that blue cheese isn't a favorite flavor of mine and found its presence to be a pit overpowering. I'd likely opt for a different side the next time around, but these potatoes were still very enjoyable. I had leftovers the next day and they were just as good (if not better, considering the last few bites I had at the restaurant were on an overly stuffed stomach). We rounded out the meal with the Nutella Bread Pudding dessert, which we ordered at the recommendation of a friend, and it did not disappoint. My only complaint is that it could use more banana ice cream - one scoop will not be enough to offset the sizable helping of bread pudding slathered in Nutella. It was my birthday, so I also received some banana flavored cotton candy. A nice touch, though I didn't eat much of it. Our server was incredibly friendly, knowledgeable, and was adept at striking the difficult balance of being attentive but not overbearing. I'd certainly put RPM at the top of my repeat list among the steakhouses I've been to in Chicago.
(5)
Lisa C.
Great steak, beautiful ambience, good service. Ordered cocktails, bone marrow, steaks, sides, and dessert. Steak was nicely charred. Only reason didn't rate 5 is I asked for "more rare than medium-rare" and my steak came out almost medium-well done. My boyfriend ordered his medium rare and his was more rare than mine so we ended up switching.
(4)
Rich L.
Dear staff at RPM Steak & RPM Italian. Thank you so much for last night for an outstanding experience. You and your staff could not have been more professional or accommodating. I know you were dealing with a power outage and it must have been a seriously complicated situation, but I can tell you that as guests, we didn't even feel it. They say champions show their talent in difficult circumstances and last night you proved why Lettuce is the benchmark of excellence in the hospitality business. As soon as we arrived and were told about the power outage at RMP Steak, we were walked over by one of the managers to the RPM Italian, issued complimentary prosecco while our table was being set up for us. We were seated within minutes. Honorable mention to Bruce and our server David. They took great care of us. You guys proved why you are such an outstanding restaurant organization in this town. We will be back! Fans for life.
(5)
Samantha W.
I was lucky enough to get a 7pm Friday night reservation here for my husbands birthday! (Trust me, that's difficult) But so worth the 2 month ahead planning. We were seated in one of the U shaped booths on the walls, which was super comfy. Every single person was above and beyond nice...from the coat check girl, to the gentleman that seated us, to our fabulous server. The restaurant is modern, trendy, and simply perfect. We ordered quite a bit of food for 2 people....prawns that were bigger than my hand and steak tartare for our starters. Both delish. I got the bison filet. I usually get just a regular filet but chose this for something a little different. Good choice, because it was the best filet I've ever had. Cooked to a perfect medium with a bit of a smoky flavor. Soooo good!! We got the lobster mushrooms (amazing) and macaroni and cheese for our sides. I'd prob skip the Mac and cheese when I go back. Not worth it. Our server brought us a big ball of cotton candy with a little happy birthday sign for my husband when we ordered the chocolate cake for dessert. Cute :) Overall, amazing dinner and can't wait to go back. Definitely worth the price. (Btw, the prices are average to a little above average with the rest of the steak houses in Chicago)
(5)
Kelly K.
To be honest from the get go, the food was good, but you really come here for the scene. The steak was prepared well, but I think there are better steakhouses here in Chicago. Come here for cocktails and apps to enjoy the crowd!
(4)
Brooke L.
Came here with my husband and another couple. Service was excellent and personable. The food was very good and portions were perfect. However, I ordered the short ribs and found the sauce to be too salty. My husband, who puts salt on EVERYTHING, thought it was a bit salty as well. Very good flavor, just too much salt. Everything else was wonderful and the atmosphere was fun. We will be back.
(4)
Jim C.
If you've tried their sister site rpm italian, but have not yet tried the newer of the two, you're missing the boat! Rpm steak brings the same trendy feel and vibe to the table (white jackets, full bar, swanky ambiance) but the vibe fits even better here. This eatery is perfect for a celebration, a romantic date, or a first time visitor to chicago. My wife and I started with the Brussels sprouts, then went with the trio of filets with a side of the millionaire potatoes (truffle oil). The potatoes are Expensive but worth every penny. Book a table and enjoy!
(5)
Lorena A.
My husband and I visited RPM Steak for his birthday this past Thursday. Without a doubt, this was the best food we have had. The ambiance, meal, and staff are amazing (thank you Mike for such awesome service and food recommendations...extremely knowledgeable about the menu and spot on with all recommendations). We had the delight of enjoying the scallops, Mediterranean octopus, chilled west coast oysters, Cowboy steak, and risotto with truffles. Cocktails and Dessert: East India cocktails (simply amazing) & Nutella bread pudding and the popcorn, peanuts, and chocolate. I smile just thinking about this great night!
(5)
Kelly P.
I am a proud LEYE member. I think the price, location and atmosphere of their locations can't be beat for a restaurant group. When my boyfriend was turning 30 I was really excited at the chance to take him here for a good steak with great service. I'm not a fan of RPM Italian (reviewed before) so my expectations were "low" but I was excited to take him somewhere new with a $70 credit to my name! They made me a fantastic French 75 and we started with those buttery rolls and the king crap appetizer that although small in size was absolutely outstanding. He had the Duke and I had the filet. Both were cooked and seasoned perfectly. We couldn't stop passing them both back and forth! The sides are sad. However- if you want the best meats and sides, head to a true steakhouse instead of a place that is trying to think "outside" that box. An order of 14K cake (vanilla ice cream really should come along instead of for $6) and the charming cotton candy tied it all together. Now- here's the real deal: 2 drinks, 2 apps, 2 sides, 2 steaks and 2 desserts all rang in at $200 ($125 for me after cashing in some points). I'm sorry but that is a STEAL. Complain all you want about bland veggies but this place is a great value. Our next trip will be to the sexy bar for the yummy looking burger and fries...
(4)
Shannon L.
One of the best meals I've ever had! We were set up on the second floor which gave us a great Birdseye view of the main dining room downstairs. We started off with Parkerhouse rolls, they were okay kind of tasted stale to me. The steakhouse burger is a must get! A few complaints, nowhere did it say on the menu everything that was on the burger..we had to do some scrapping off of some things. Also, we weren't told that fries came with it and I was under the impression that all sides had to be purchased separately. So we ordered the broccolini and the hassle back potatoes as our sides. Both were very good. My sister just wanted a plain baked potato, but they would make it for her. My sister and I also tried but 8 ounce filet, it was wonderful. Our server, Blake was wonderful. Also there was a staff member who was always walking around refilling our water glasses. An wonderful experience!
(4)
James K.
Service was outstanding, but my entire party had never had a steak that tasted more bland. Stop at the Jewel and just salt and pepper the meat before you toss it on the grill and it would taste better than this. This town is filled with steakhouses, please try and make yours worthwhile.
(2)
Bryan L.
Great atmosphere, high energy. I went with a group of 8 and service was exceptional. I had the bone-in ribeye and it was seared and cooked to perfection. The millionaire potato is a must and we all raved about the bacon appetizer and the kale salad. Reservations are hard to come by, but certainly worth the wait. I would definitely come back here. Our server was friendly, helpful and knowledgeable.
(4)
Gloria B.
We went to RPM late Saturday night for my sister's birthday because they didn't have any earlier reservations. We had to wait 15 minutes past our reservation time, but it was fun people watching. I liked the layout of the restaurant with its high ceiling, elevated bar area where you can see the dining room area below, and interesting lighting. The ambience of the place reminded me of the movie Casablanca with the servers in white suits & black bow tie and the patrons all looking their best. So the look of the restaurant was classic, but what about the food? The food was delicious! It tasted expensive and so was the cost. One does not go to a steakhouse in Chicago downtown and expect it to be cheap. The prices were on par with other steakhouses. Also, they did have reasonable options such as chicken, fish under$30. Steaks ranged from $45-130 depending on what you ordered. We ordered the filet mignon, the Duke, the New York Strip, and Black Cod. We each ordered different sauces with the steak:shallot bearnaise, peppercorn, and shallot with bone marrow. They were all good, but my favorite was the shallot bearnaise. The Duke had the best flavor of all the steaks because of the texture-it just melted in my mouth. The black cod was cooked and seasoned well. As for appetizers, we had ordered the thick-cut bacon (who knew vanilla and bacon would go together) and shared a truffle risotto. Best truffle risotto ever! Freshly grated truffle topping was generous and oh, so delicious! For the sides, we ordered two servings of the millionaire's potato (one serving for 2 people and there were 4 of us). It had truffle shavings on top, too. It was earthy, smokey, and rich. For dessert, we shared the Baked Alaska. We were too stuffed to order anything else. The presentation was fantastic. The dessert was a great finish to the dinner with its light, nutty, chocolatey, and not too sweet flavor. I would go to RPM Steak again with family and friends. The only thing I wish they could've done was put a candle on one of the slices of the Baked Alaska for my sister's birthday.
(5)
Kris M.
The ambience was nice. Service was great. Food was good. I had The Duke, thick slices bacon, rolls, Mac and cheese, twice baked potato, and the chocolate, popcorn, and peanut butter dessert. The only thing I would change would be the Mac and cheese. I would try something else.
(4)
Lorena F.
Awesome experience! Have to make a reservation way in advance to get a table at 7pm! But well worth it!!! Had the scallops and they were fresh and served with a delicious sauce! My husband had the steak which was just as good too! Great place for a fancy night out on the town.
(5)
Tera D.
Three stars always feels too low for a perfectly good place, but the Yelp description for three stars is "A-OK," and that feels appropriate. RPM Steak is a cool space, which is to be expected in this area and from this restaurant group. The menu is typical for a steakhouse, but definitely has a few fun and unique twists on the standard appetizer and side selection. Our group ordered a ton of stuff, which was fun since we got to try more. The steaks were honestly the low-light of the selection, though. The burger was great, as were the blue cheese mashed potatoes. I think if I went back I'd just do a fun night at the bar, ordering the burger and a few sides to split.
(3)
L T.
My boyfriend and I just had dinner at RPM Steak tonight and this review couldn't wait! We were celebrating our anniversary which I noted in our opentable reservation. We were greeted at 8:30 (time of our reso) and seated immediately. Our server came by to congratulate us on our anniversary as well as send us 2 complementary glasses of Prosecco and tuna tartar on pressed rice. Great start to a fantastic night. The server was very attentive and the customer service was impeccable. The food? Amazing, as we expected! My boyfriend got the 20 oz bone in ribeye cooked medium. I got the eye of ribeye (medium rare) topped with foie gras. We also shared the kale salad, risotto with fresh white truffle shavings, and hen of the woods mushrooms. For dessert, 14k chocolate cake. Everything was exceptional! This was a great deal of food and we pretty much finished everything! That's saying a lot! Everything was perfectly seasoned, cooked exactly how we asked! This could easily be my new favorite steakhouse. Someone mentioned that the music was too loud. My bf and I didn't think so at all.. we actually commented to one another that the music was at a good volume (we were expecting super loud music like how they keep it at RPM Italian, but we were pleasantly surprised). Another good thing we mentioned was the timing of everything. Our drinks came out, then 10 mins later our kale salad. When we were done with that, we didn't wait more than 15 mins for our entrees and sides. Given it was a Sunday and it wasn't crazy jam-packed. All in all, there's not a single bad thing I could say about our experience! I would deff recommend and will deff return!
(5)
Enzo D.
Went for my birthday good steak poor presentation unprofessional service...ask for 4 grappa is italian liquor the waitress bring to us already in the glasses without saying witch mark was...120$ for 4 little glass and u don't know the name????
(3)
Keith W.
My buddy and I went here for a "man meal" and wow it was spectacular. Look at my reviews, I am choosy with 5 stars. We started off with the octopus and yellowtail for appetizers. The yellowtail was perfectly prepared, the octopus was a little overcooked. My criticism will stop here. For warmup cocktails I had a Tuxedo (good flavor but I am not a huge gin fan) and an Old Fashioned. The Old Fashioned was one of the best that I have ever had. Onto the main course. Our waitress told us there were only 5 servings of the braised beef available so we ordered one of those and The Duke. I can't explain how good these two dishes were.....pure perfection and a must order! The braised beef is a top 3 main dish that I have ever had. Formation Pinot Noir to pair with dinner...perfectly recommended by our waitress. Brussels sprouts as a side was a good contrast and grilled excellently. For dessert we split the 14K Chocolate Cake.....a masterpiece of chocolate! Split it because it is huge and rich. An espresso to pair with dessert was just strong enough to power us to an after dinner drink. They did not have B&B (I thought this was weird) so we had some Sambuca. Our waitress was top notch and make great recommendations and provided a lot of attention. The price of the meal was more than worth it. For everything it was ~$340 if I recall correctly. Definitely a splurge but we all deserve that once in a while.
(5)
Paul S.
Now this is a real steakhouse for real steak eaters. Chicago is filled with steak houses but we have finally been honored by a true great. We arrived a little early so we had drinks at the bar. Let me say the ambience is STUNNING and upon arriving we were treated like royalty. At the bar, our bartender Eric was so great and walked us through some of the special cocktails as well as all the wines, etc. He kept us entertained although he was busy - it made us feel well taken care of. Once our table was ready we were seated in a booth and greeted by someone who we learned would be an AMAZING waiter named Brian. He was incredibly knowledgable about the menu and gave us some great recommendations! We ended up getting the seared foie gras as our appetizer. DELISH. Brian also helped us pick out another app, the king crab - which was almost as amazing as the foie gras. Next was our entrees. This is where Brian was suddenly our new best friend. I had the NY strip and my friend had the bone in filet. We were both in heaven from the minute it arrived at the table. So So good. Thank you Brian for the recommendations! Dessert is where we could have fallen off our chairs .. thank god we were in a booth. The popcorn with chocolate and peanuts is $%^&ing amazing. If you don't try this you have no taste buds and hate life. A reward after a five star meal. Bon appetit!
(5)
Adrianne L.
We were very excited to try RPM Steak after a great experience at RPM Italian. Unfortunately it didn't live up to the hype. While the decor was beautiful and service was spot on, the food was below average, especially for the price. The ribeye filet had very little marbling and had none of the juiciness you'd expect from that cut. The mushroom risotto special and mac and cheese were horribly salty. We'd probably give it one more shot in the hopes the kitchen had an off night.
(2)
ChiDivaOnADime D.
Omg the food here is Amazing. The Steaks are great. I recommend the Millionaire potato it's huge it can be shared by 2 even. The drinks are good. Oh and you have to save room for the Baked Alaska. It's a classic dessert with a tasty twist.
(5)
Taylor V.
Rpm Steak was epic. Kerri was our server and besides being utterly adorable and a sweetheart she knew her information. Specials, desserts, ingredients, she was solid. She was also super personal and talked to us about real life things which is always a plus in my book. Besides the service, two out of the four of us arrived first and waited at the bar. They only seat complete parties. Understandable if it was a busy night but there were open tables. Mac at the bar was terrific though. Overall the experience, service, and food was some of the best. Lettuce as usual rocked it.
(4)
Brian M.
Very good steak Britain was our server she was outstanding every hour I would deathly come back or lunch
(4)
Olivia B.
Eh, it's okay. Overpriced. VERY salty food. We got the shiitake mushrooms as a side dish and they were way too salty and that is saying a lot as I love salt. Will not be returning. Overrated
(2)
Robert D.
RPM steak is definitely worth the trip. Your taste buds will thank you later. I feel like they are a little more innovative and different when it comes to everything around your cut of meat which is hard to come by when comparing the traditional steakhouses. I guess you could say RPM steak does traditional steakhouse in a more original way. The meat quality was on par with a high end steakhouse and the preparation was even better. The duke and the bison filet were cooked perfectly with jusy the right amount of char and both were equally delicious. Yes its expensive but most other steakhouses in the area are in the same price range so get over it. Drinks are also a hit here with several delicious original concoctions on the menu. Definitely going to be revisiting this place at some point later on.
(5)
Amanda M.
I loved this experience right down to the point where I cut open my steak. The service gets an a+ the drinks are pretty great and their sides are wonderful. My boyfriend and i both ordered super expensive pieces of meat i ordered mine medium and my boyfriend order his medium well. Our food was out so quick I just knew that wasn't enough time to cook out meat. My steakwas rare but fine whatever i like red. But my friend hates red and spent over 100$ on his steak and only ate one to two bites. Here's where it gets interesting - when I asked the server for a box he asks " one or two boxes" my boyfriend goes " one boy , I'm not taking my streak for left overs " The server should have not only noticed by looking at his place that something was clearly wrong with his steak but then to hear him say only one box please - he should have forsure known . It's kinda a disappointment this happened The desserts I thought where going to be way better than what they were . This place is so crazy expensive it's totally ok to skip this course. Other / better steak houses I chicago . I wanted to love his place because I love rpm Italian. But we spent close to 300$ on a dinner for two we should have LOVED this dinner
Very chic and clean. Service was wonderful. Our waiter Pat was very knowledgeable and helpful with suggestions on what to order. The bacon appetizers was incredible. I went with a group of 7 people and we were all blown away. Beautiful presentation of the food as well. I definitely recommend one of their signature entrees, the Duke- a10 oz steak. All of our meals were delicious and we can't wait to go back!
(5)
Rozalynn B.
I went for my birthday celebration. I'm so happy I chose this place! My guests & I were delighted with the ambiance, the service, & MOST important the food was EXCELLENT.
(5)
Ante P.
Its okay...but I really don't understand all the hype. Transport the typical LA steakhouse to Chicago and you have RPM. We were perhaps too excited based on the reviews. Wagyu was so-so at $120 or whatever it was. I think they may be a little confused in that the steak doesn't prepare itself to 5 star levels just because its a little pricier. I would skip it honestly in hindsight. Server was excellent. I am a little over the night-club feel restaurant thing. Its not 2005 anymore. The Veuve Grand Dame made everything a little more bearable. Oysters were also okay...not great but okay. I expected more.
(3)
Nathalie A.
I really loved that they had outlets everywhere! The atmosphere was nice and the hosts were really nice. Some of the bartenders though seemed bored to be there (and I mean who enjoys being at work) but it's just awkward when your sitting at a bar. Also, I waited on a drink a little longer than I should have. I didn't mind but they didn't apologize for the wait. Either way it wasn't a big deal. Eventually we were seated at a table and I had the Filet Mignon. (For the price I know I could've gone somewhere else with a tastier and more flavor filled Filet Mignon) Overall the food was really good. My server was attentive and brought everything we needed. It seemed that staff was constantly watching to make sure we were okay which is great! The only thing is that the server was very dry and made us feel uncomfortable. Service itself was good but it was awkward with the servers/bartenders who didn't make us feel wanted. I might return, but Chicago has so many other options & this place didn't catch my eye enough as I had hoped.
(4)
Chris G.
Our party of four was celebrating a birthday and RPM Steak was the best choice for this occasion. As soon as we checked in we were promptly seated on the main floor. The ambiance is great, not too dark and not too bright. The noise level is good enough to hold a conversation without having to yell at each other across the table, and with EDMish music playing in the background, it made for a pleasant experience. As soon as we were seated we were greeted by our waiter and right away I noticed he was very detail oriented and attentive to our needs. We had placed our order for drinks and appetizers and were well on our way through this fantastic dining experience. I didn't order anything fancy to drink, just a beer...because you know... red meat and beer go hand-in-hand. My wife ordered the Champaign Cocktail and she absolutely loved it. The other two diners shared the same sentiment and the male ordered a beer and his SO ordered the Champaign Cocktail, which she equally loved. To get things started we ordered the roasted bone marrow and parker house rolls. Both of which were bomb.com good. My wife and I have had bone marrow at other places, but RPM Steak elevates it to a higher level. For me, it was roasted "more" than at other places, which made it that much more #nomnom good. If it wasn't such a formal place, I'd be eating that stuff right off the bone. The parker house rolls were equally as good and I'd gladly pay the $$ for those once again. Heck, I even put the bone marrow ON the roll and ate it that way. BOOM! Before I get into the entrees, the side dishes that accompanied our meal are just as worthy to receive the same amount of praise. We ordered the roasted asparagus, millionaire's potato, and at the recommendation of our waiter, the hen of the woods mushrooms. Needless to say, all were so good that I almost shed a tear out of pure enjoyment... and these were just the side dishes! I know why they call it the millionaire's potato... that 'ish is soooo rich and flavorful that it makes you feel like a million bucks after. For entrees, each of us ordered something different which was good since I had the opportunity to try each and write about the pleasantries here. I must say, that after we placed our order for entrees and sides, it was less than 10 minutes and we started to see the food being brought to our table. One thing that I do want to note, but DID NOT AT ALL take away from our dining experience was that they did get my wife's order wrong. She had ordered the salmon, but our waiter misinterpreted her and thought she said "Same" so he placed the same order as our other guest. As soon as he found out he made a mistake, he was very apologetic and in the blink of an eye, the salmon was at our table. For reals, it took less than two minutes and the salmon was at our table. Very impressive, but I digress...On to the meat and potatoes... ha I ordered the wagyu mishima ribeye. If you have had kobe beef or wagyu beef before, this is literally #meltinyourmouth good. It was as if I was eating butter that tasted like steak. I had it prepared medium-rare and it was cooked perfectly, seasoned perfectly, it even when down perfectly! I savored eat bite as much as I could to prolong this epic dining experience. My wife ordered the salmon and it was by far the best salmon I have ever had - I didn't know salmon could melt in your mouth. Oh, but it did. Soooo good. Our other two diners had the steak frites, which was seasoned to perfection and cooked perfectly and the bison filet. I have had bison before, but this was... just... man... sooooo good. For dessert, we ordered the baked alaska and it was perfect ending to our awesome meal. When our waiter brought started to prepare it tableside, he also gave brought a 14k chocolate cake since he made a mistake with my wife's order. Needless to say, we were very appreciative and thrilled at his gesture of kindness. Both desserts were fantastic. The baked alaska was not too sweet, but a great way to end such a savory meal. The chocolate cake looked too good to be consumed. It was not overly "chocolaty" but rich in its own regard. Again, it was a fantastic meal on a fantastic night. Our waiter was phenomenal and the food was outstanding. Oh, I failed to mention this was the same night that the bulls beat the bucks in the 1st round of the playoffs and we saw both Jimmy Butler and Derrick Rose dining. It was a pleasant surprise to be star-struck and see those two being normal and enjoying a fine meal. Enough for us to even forget that we were celebrating a bday!
(5)
Mark C.
When I first heard about RPM Italian's opening a few years ago, a joint venture between the Melmans and the Rancics, I was dubious to say the least. I expected the scene to attract a certain type of crowd and scene that's not really my cup of tea, but I also didn't expect the food to deliver either. Surprisingly, though, RPM Italian has become one of our favorite go-to Italian joints - the scene is the scene, but the food is a great range of solidly done classics and interesting modern takes on Italian staples. When RPM Steak was announced, for some reason, I was equally skeptical. Maybe a bit less, but wasn't sure what to expect. We made it there a few weekends ago, and were again, pleasantly surprised, treated to a stellar meal, so much that we went back a week later when a friend of ours came into town. Over the two visits, we got a lot of food so I'll try to be brief. The Parker House Rolls are a must get. They don't do bread service, so if you want it, you're stuck paying $8 for the bread. It seems to be a trend now these days, between paying for bread and ice in drinks, restaurants seem to be nickel and diming us just like the airlines, but these definitely deliver and are worth paying the extra dollars for. Stunning in presentation, warm, slightly toasty on the outside with a soft, buttery texture on the inside. Served with a slightly salted Nordic butter, these are a hit. For appetizers, we got a good variety. The slightly charred toro from the raw bar was alright, one of the more lackluster dishes of the night. The shrimp cocktail was solid and *HUGE* - very meaty and with good flavor. The coal-roasted crab is another highlight of our visits - nicely cooked and pre-sliced, making it easy to split. It was gently sauced with a buttery sauce with hints of lime and coriander. Fantastic. On to the steaks...which usually is what makes or breaks a steakhouse for me. Both times, we got pre-sliced steaks. Both were bone-in ribeye - the first, a 42oz tomahawk Wagyu, and the second a 24 oz dry-aged cowboy chop. Now I'm usually a bit partial to the earthier flavor of the dry-aged cuts, so I thought the dry-aged ribeye had a deeper flavor. I didn't notice a significant difference in the quality of the meat with the Wagyu, so if you're looking for an excuse to splurge, I would recommend sticking to the dry-aged cuts. Precut, it's easier to split between people, but I prefer to have an uncut steak that keeps the heat in a bit longer. Highlights of the sides were the Hasselbeck potato and the roasted sweet corn. The Hasselbeck was sliced to a perfect crispy thinness with an appealing presentation, the roasted corn topped with a chipotle lime butter - the lime gave it good hints of flavor without being overpowering. FInally, the mushrooms were both solid - the first time we picked the hen o' the woods (not pictured), the second trip the cauliflower mushrooms For dessert, we got the Hazelnut Souffle - a wonderfully flavored souffle dish, a little thick, but well seasoned. Unfortunately they removed it from the menu by the time our second visit rolled around, however, there are still a good selection of souffles on the menu. The second dessert was a baked Alaska that we ordered on both trips. Between our two visits they decided it would be a good idea to flambe the dessert, adding a nice touch. Ice cream topped with caramelized merengue is a perfect mix to end the night. RPM does everything extremely well top to bottom. THe appetizers, sides, and desserts match up to anywhere in the city. I felt like the steaks came up just short of my favorites, Mastro's and David Burke's Primehouse. Still it's a place that is worth checking out and/or going back to. Get the Parker House Rolls and the Coal-Roasted Crab . The dry-aged cuts were my preference, particularly the Tomahawk. Go for the scene, if that's your thing too.... Pics and more up at: chohschow.com/2014/09/23…
(5)
Kelby B.
I have to agree with everyone on here. This place by far gets 5 stars. The food is amazing, the dessert is to die for and the overall experience is fantastic. Great for a date night, special night or when you in the mood for some good food!
(5)
Elizabeth S.
I really wanted to love this restaurant, because I love RPM. My husband and I were excited to snag a reservation here for our 4th Anniversary. We arrived before our reservation and were seated promptly (great start!). We then waited for our waiter for at least 15 min to greet us. He came for our drink order which we place and waited another 15 min to receive. He quickly walked away, and at this point we still hadn't ordered or been told about the specials. We waited another 15 min to order an appetizer. Each time the waiter returned he kept apologizing, but continued to repeat the behavior of ignoring us! Once we finally got our food it was excellent! My husband ordered the filet, and I enjoyed the scallops. The millionaires potato is a great side to share! At this point I was ready to forget the poor service, and blame it on new staff/new restaurant. We ordered the cheesecake souflee. It came out with an additional dessert of cotten candy in celebration of our anniversary. What a great and sweet gesture (we thought!), until we got the bill and were charged for it! It was the final straw! My 2 star review go to the chefs! I'll stick with the original RPM.
(2)
Dean H.
Great meal and atmosphere... The sides are well matched. The wine list is extensive. The best app is the seafood tower... Deserts we're all good... The only gripe I have is the constant up selling of items that we ordered. apps, steaks, sides. On each occasion the waiter tried to up sell. For instance, take a $55 steak and bump it to a $77 one. It just became a little Greasy feeling....
(4)
David G.
Went to RPM last night as a treat from my girlfriend for my birthday. Well, I eat at many many high end steak houses across the country due to my line of work (sales) and I have to say, I was not blown away by RPM Steak. To be honest, our evening was fine and nothing negative to report. Cocktails at the bar beforehand were delightful and service was (as others note) very over the top. In fact for such a trendy, see and be seen place, I was pleasantly surprised at how attentive our server was. Otherwise, appetizers were good (the bacon especially and the bread), and the steaks were good. So, why 3 stars? I believe the price to quality ratio is out of whack here. Kudos to RPM for maintaining an extensive array of steaks, especially the dry aged cuts, but for $74 I want to be blown away and I just simply wasn't. I've had many better steaks both in the city and across the country for cheaper. However, that's just my opinion. If you're up for a fun night out and a "cool" and trendy place, (and don't mind paying for it) then add a +1 to my review. Otherwise if a good steak is your top priority and location is secondary, then there are better options elsewhere. So, would I go back? Sure. However, for the price and the hoops you have to go through to get in (3 month advance reservations) I likely wont bother.
After all the hype checked out the restaurant. Beautiful interior very chic current very nice ambience. The service was outstanding out of this world a fantastic waitress the whole wait staff beautiful. The food although good was overpriced for what it was that is to be expected. As a downtown restaurant it's good not fantastic average typical steakhouse downtown if you're there check it out but I wouldn't take and go out of my way to go back there
(3)
Chanel S.
I wanted to try this restaurant for quite sometime now because of Guilana and Bill. I made reservations for 11pm (they take dinner reservations until midnight) which worked great for me because I was traveling from Michigan to Illinois. Once I arrived I was immediately greeted by staff, seated at a booth near the bar area- which was very live and fun! Our waitstaff did an exceptional job! Made great recommendations! We had the octopus appetizer- it was smoked and had a bbq taste - AMAZING!! I tried the salmon and my guest had the bone in filet. The salon did not come with any veggie sides - everything was a la carte. The same was decent, not bad yet not so great. I'd have a steak the next time I dine there. I also told the waitress is was my guests birthday, she surprised us with cotton candy! All in all, our bill was around $180 (including 2 glasses of wine and 3 alcoholic beverages). Great place! Will return!
(4)
Adoley J.
I save my pricy meals for birthdays and this year I decided to dine at RPM for the big day. After hearing so many wonderful things I was excited. I am happy to report I was not let down. First the place is really cool inside. It has a very nice ambience. Our waiter was super nice and attentive. But we all know you can have a nice place and crappy food. Well I'm happy to report that the food is good really good. I got the wedge salad, the Prime RPM Cap and a garlic fried fingerlings. The wedge had a twist to it and was served with avocado and olives. It was a good portion size and very delicious. My prime PRM Cap was superb. Perfectly cooked and the side peppercorn sauce was delicious. The garlic fingerlings were OK next time I will probably get the whipped potatoes or the millionaire's potato. The standout was the chocolate cake. The 14 karat chocolate cake was the most moist chocolate cake I've had in a while. It was so good I tried to save some for later and failed miserably. Next time I am ordering two it was that good. RPM is a great addition to the Chicago steakhouse scene.
(4)
L L.
Great server, delicious steak. Called twice to ensure quiet table and they seated us right in front of the register next to the bar, where staff gathers to chat. Lots of crumbs in booth when I went to sit down. Disappointing for very expensive venue. Also I was told my date would get a special dessert for his birthday. Essentially all it was was a dessert with a candle. The "special" desserts are only for dinner guests. (We ate at 2pm) They also failed to offer coffee during dessert. Disappointing!
(3)
Diana Z.
Unimpressive. RPM Italian is better. The porter rolls were the best part of the meal with the rosemary butter. Otherwise, nothing too impressive. The spare ribs were really difficult to cut and quite chewy. The cod was quite delicious, but very pricey for just a piece of fish with nothing on the side. The cauliflower and brussel sprouts were pretty good, and I would seriously consider only ordering sides if I had to go back. As for the steak, the group provided mixed reviews. Some said theirs were delicious, others thought theirs were not cooked to specification (asked for medium and got rare). The biggest disappointment was the chocolate souffle. Everyone ordered it because it sounded delicious, but were sorely disappointed when we were served what is basically warm chocolate soup. To the dessert chef at RPM, talk to the dessert chef at Roy's. Now that is a dynamite souffle. Giuliana and Bill's first restaurant is very well done, and I think they're coasting on that success with this second restaurant. It's good, but nothing to rave about, and certainly not worth the price considering all the other options in the area.
(3)
David L.
Well, this is an pretty decent place, but as others have noted it is overpriced. As far as the menu, it is fine on the pricing, but the wine selection is very high-priced. But, I would charge the same if it were my place and people were willing to pay it. The service was pretty good...no big complaints. However, I ordered the cap steak for $45, cooked "medium". It came cold-rare. The waiter disappeared, so when he finally came back I showed it to him and he took it back to the kitchen. Many minutes later, after my client/guests had finished his meal, it came back....warm-rare. Extremely disappointing. At the end of the night and $710 later for 3 later, I had an okay experience, but I would not return.
(2)
Donna F.
I was relieved to see that the service both at the bar and at the table matched the prices. Nothing stings worse than when that doesn't happen. It is kind of a bite though when paying that money for a meal when you have to pay for bread. Hence my 4 star rather than 5 star rating. Highly recommend the crab leg and sashimi appetizer. Hesitated to order scallops in a steak place but they were just perfect and the sauce they are in is delicious. I split them with a "duke" and was quite satisfied. Even had some leftover steak. Also recommend the hasselback potato side dish and the bread pudding for dessert. Really loved leaving with the feeling that I was not ripped off and everything was as good as could be, except for the bread thing. It only makes the restaurant look as though they are cutting corners.
(4)
Rosie M.
4 Stars because everything tasted great but was extremely expensive. The experience was nice, the restaurant is classy and cool looking, but I'm not sure the value is there for the price.
(4)
Jedd J.
If you care more about scene than ambiance this is your place. Top tier prices for average steak. Service was pretty good.
(2)
Rosemary C.
I can't tell you how much I was looking forward to an evening at RPM Steak with my friends. The food did not disappoint and both the wait staff at our table and bartender were wonderful but there is an air of arrogance regarding the reservations and seating that will prevent any of us from ever dining there again. First, I called mid-December for a reservation. I was told that any time other than 5:30 or 9:30 simply was not possible on any Friday in December or January since they are generally booked solid three months in advance so we finally and reluctantly took a 5:30 reservation. Yet what did we find? There were five empty tables at 6pm, 3 at 6:30pm, and 2 at 7:00pm! I'm not even counting booths because we were a party of 6 and the booths would not have really worked but several were also unused. I will never believe these were all "no shows". Also, they would not allow the first two of our party to arrive to go to the table. When our party was complete about 15 minutes later, drinks had been made for five of us at the bar. Five or six people can't have a conversation at the bar when you're seated in a straight line so we had to go through the bother of closing out the checks before we could go to our table which was empty the whole time of course. Also, no offer was made to carry our drinks to the table and we all stood around trying not to spill at the "concierge" station while we waited to be shown to our table. I will go back to RPM Italian. I've eaten there three times and the service is far superior to this restaurant. The food is good but there are a lot of good steakhouses in Chicago that treat you better.
(3)
Christina X.
Just another steakhouse. I seriously think that if you are a steakhouse and serve dry-age meat where it's cooked with butter, salt and pepper it's really hard to differentiate yourself, and this restaurant is no different. With that being said what stood out was the giant seafood tower, risotto and mushrooms. They were amazing!
The service was excellent. The millionaire baked potato with fontina and black truffles on top was amazing...even for $18, their steak is delicious, but their truffle braised short ribs was over cooked on the outside and not as tender as it should be on the inside. Pass on the short ribs and go for the steak.
(4)
Sara C.
The cocktails and Aged Steak-burger were amazing! Met Bill Rancic. What a genuine guy! True Chicagoan !
(5)
Mary Kay C.
My daughter, her husband and I ate at RPM. Tonight. The food was good. The waiter was not the happiest camper. But after we paid the bill we noticed the waiter talking to the manager. The manager then came to our table and asked if he could get our car for us. Without a doubt, he was asking us to leave. It left a bad taste for that restaurant. We won't be back.
(1)
Ann J.
I don't know why I didn't review this place sooner. I went here with my dad on Christmas eve 2014. Oh. My. God. To put it into perspective, Hugo's has been my favorite restaurant in the city for years. I get Gibson's steak and the seafood. However, the last few times I have gone to Hugo's, my steak has not been cooked to the desire temp. On one visit, they screwed it up three times. I came to RPM not really knowing what to expect. Well, it was sensational. The atmosphere was hip and trendy yet elegant and inviting. The music was not loud and obnoxious as other reviews have stated. We were seated on the second floor, which overlooked the downstairs dining room. It was beautiful. The waitstaff was perfect and offered great advice and offered any accommodation we might need. The food was impeccable. We had seafood, salad, steak, and dessert. Not only was our steak cooked to perfection, it came to the table Peter Luger style, already cut. I can't say enough amazing things about this place. My new favorite in the City of Chicago, the place I call home!
(5)
Sarah G.
I am new to Yelp, but have found it so helpful to view other peoples opinions when looking for a new place to dine. I come to Chicago a lot for work and anytime I can enjoy dinner with new friends or my husband, being entertained is highly important to me. What I love about this place is the loungy scenic feel it has. Great food, very unique drink menu (although a bit pricey) and the staff is very proffesional and may I add, good looking! I think the managers are a little over their heads. I watched how one of them selectively approach only the tables who were spending the most $. A little tacky in my opinion, but I guess it's the kind of place that get you better perks when your well known. Overall, I highly recommend it if your wanting to try a new steakhouse that's not overrated.
(3)
Jacob W.
I went here for dinner with a friend last night and it was a great experience. I enjoy RPM Italian but the atmosphere here is even better. Our waiter was very friendly and helpful. He was not pushy at all which is nice. The food, setting, staff, wine and overall experience was one of the best I have had in Chicago. I will definitely visit again
(5)
Alex B.
I'm rating this steakhouse relative to other comparable steakhouses I've visited recently. With that being said, it was a great meal.. the food just didn't match the price and aura around this restaurant. Beginning with the food - the thick-cut bacon appetizer was the most memorable part of the meal, I really loved this. We also enjoyed some tasty sides, none of which were anything special though.. The steak though, this is what I came here for. Not to say I was disappointed, but for ~$75 I was expecting greatness. I like my ribeyes marbleized, where the fat practically melts in your mouth. Our waiter pointed me to their Ribeye when I explained my preference: It came out as a great cut of meat, but lacking the flavor I was looking for. I visited here with a group of 6. At times I felt the wait staff was paying more attention to a few tables, profiling us to be insignificant. Maybe we were, but who cares, a nice steakhouse should recognize empty glasses on the table! There are places I would visit before coming here. RPM Steak is for you if you're in the mood for that "high status" feeling.
(3)
Michael L.
Great place to go if you're craving an average steak. The service, and vibe are great but the food was just "ok"... not an impression that you should have when spending this kind of money on dinner. I'm a very easy going guy but had to send my steak back because it was so charred and dry, it didnt even taste like steak. I decided to go with fish when they let me re-order and the salmon was good but nothing out of the ordinary. I go to fancy steakhouses all the time and I have to say I dont think I would go back to RPM. I left slightly disappointed and unimpressed and thought the food was just not up to par for the prices they charge. (Joe's Prime Steak keeps me coming back over and over, and RPM just did not leave me with that same impression). Disappointing, especially as a lettecue entertain you gold member.
(3)
Jen J.
We had a WONDERFUL anniversary dinner here before the Justin Timberlake concert Monday evening. The atmosphere is really welcoming, we sat in a rounded booth that was cozy for us. Music was at a good volume as well. To start our waiter got us the drink menu and made some good suggestions. We had a nice glass of wine and an Old Fashioned to begin the meal. To start, we had the Parker House Rolls and Nordic butter, they were outstanding and warm. We also had the bacon. The bourbon and vanilla are great compliments. On the the main course. I had the 8oz filet, my boyfriend had the house specialty "The Duke". Each were cooked to our likening of medium/medium rare. Our server explained the different additions we could put on our steaks. After a little debate we settled on the bone marrow compound butter. It was to die for! As for sides, we sampled the macaroni and cheese. It was filled with bacon and broccoli which were excellent additions. We also tried the hand cut fries which came with a caesar dipping sauce. My boyfriend could not stop eating those. Finally, when you don't think you can eat anymore, dessert happens. We opted for the 14K chocolate cake. My goodness! What a divine piece of cake. It was so moist and just the right amount of "sweet". And just because things weren't already over the top, the chef sent out a huge bowl of watermelon cotton candy with lime zest dusted on top for our anniversary. Absolutely outstanding experience and we will be back again, hungry for more!
(5)
Alyse R.
Ambience awesome. Bacon appetizer, chopped salad and bone in filet, awesome. The Duke was served luke warm. The wedge, too much blue cheese. The Hamachi was fishy. The waiter was not good. We mentioned an allergy to gluten and shellfish. When presenting the dessert menu, he said, "Here's what you can eat." No bueno. One person in our group suggested a better way of presenting. The waiter then preceded to rip up the menu and give the section to her of what she can have. Ok. We also had asked to have the menu signed by the chef. Instead, RJ and Jarred signed it and the waiter said we should come back again and try for the chef. In summary, the waiter was awful. May not come back. #waitersmakeorbreakit.
(1)
Jason B.
Wow. Ran through all the courses and can't find one thing bad to say. If you have the means... I highly recommend it.
(5)
Lindsey S.
I went to RMP last weekend with 7 of my friends for my bday celebration. The food and service was amazing. Our server was extremely knowledgeable and never rushed us (even though we were taking out time with dinner). I started with a chopped salad which was unlike any chopped salad I have ever had - so many good vegetables, followed by the braised short ribs and truffle baked potato....all of which I am craving right now. For dessert we ordered a pumpkin souffle and chocolate cake. They brought out the chocolate cake with a candle which was really nice. The real reason for my 5 star rating was due to one of the managers, Darryl, and his incredible service. A few things went wrong, but Darryl went above and beyond to make up for them. A true sign of a great manager and restaurant!
(5)
Dan E.
I've been here twice and both times they made us wait over 20 minutes past our reservation before being seated. It's a trendy new spot and if they know you, you will get seated right away. The first time I went I gave them a pass because it was opening week. The service that night was good and the steaks were decent. I made the mistake of taking someone for a birthday date the second visit. I specified this in the reservation, so after waiting 25 minutes past our reservation time -- we were seated in the bar. How romantic that there are people standing at your table in the bar area waiting to be seated. Another nice touch was the speaker on the ceiling pointed directly at our table. It's in the bar area, so there is loud music playing. So loud, in fact, that the server could not hear us clearly when ordering and asking questions. The service and food were both average on this trip. There are too many great steak houses in Chicago to pay this kind of money for average service and hit or miss food at RPM Steak. I normally enjoy Lettuce Entertain You restaurants, but this one has to work out some kinks before earning my business back.
(2)
Tetana P.
Atmosphere is nice. Food is ok. Definitely not worth the money they charge. however, the worst part is the service. I went with 4 people. and they screwed up my meal. Everyone ate while i watched. When they finished, my meal came and i ate alone. Mistakes happen but the fact that they offered no compensation for their mistake is shocking - again given the prices they charge. As comparison, I was in NYC two days later and had a slight screwed up on a meal. They not only compted my meal but also my friends. THATS SERVICE!
(2)
Kyle B.
The most bland steak I've had at an upscale steakhouse. Wasn't bad by any means but I never had a point during the meal where I was blown away. The millionaire potato was really good but it's sad when the best part of the meal was a baked potato.
(2)
Ana S.
We had our anniversary dinner here tonight which was outstanding ! I had made reservations 2 months ago since I knew we were coming to Chivago. Everything was top notch from the moment we came in. The service, atmosphere , the food was excellent. They really knew what they were doing. We ordered the rosemary bread which was great, the seafood tower and 2 filet mignons which were cooked to perfection. The fries and Mac cheese were outstanding. Our waiter comped us with cotton candy and ice cream which was very nice of him. Overall our dinner was exceptional. Great job!,
(5)
neal s.
I was really disappointed with RPM Steak. I am a big fan of RPM Italian and the Lettuce Entertain You group and had high expectations. We were led into a beautiful dining room that has to be one of the nicest anywhere. The disappointments came at the beginning of the meal which put a damper on things for me. I brought a bottle of our own wine and expected a corkage fee in line with everywhere else in River North but here it is $40. For appetizers e ordered the Roast Crab and a Caesar Salad. When the Crab arrived I was startled to see that the crab leg was only 4 inches, surely for $18 I thought there was something else but no, that was it. The salad was very good, a bit on the small side and it was accompanied by a very tasty deviled egg that had a small piece of anchovy in it. The entrees we ordered included a filet and T-bone which were both very good and perfectly cooked. The waiter came out moments after we were served to make sure our orders were okay which was a nice, attentive touch. We had two delicious side dishes, the spinach was probably the best I have had and the fingerling potatoes were heavily seasoned and we all really liked them. For desert we shared their 18K chocolate cake which was just outstanding. It too is a bit pricey, $18 but it is very rich and dense and made for a good sharing item. I don't think they have the prices in line with what you get. The food was all very good but this may be the most expensive steakhouse in Chicago for what you get. Unless something changes I don't think I'll be back.
(2)
Evelyn S.
The food is exceptionally delicious if this review were solely on the food it would definitely deserve the 5 stars. However the service ruined our dining experience. Upon arriving for a 9 pm reservation on a Tuesday night we were kept waiting for 40 minutes or more. 3 other parties of over 4 people were seated prior to us. One of those did not appear to have a reservation. When we finally got a table we got seated at the bar area. We were treated in a discriminatory manner. Our party consisted of 5 people. 4 out of the 5 of us happen to be "of color". It leads me to the conclusion that either the staff is trained in this manner or clearly the management does not want a diverse clientele. The hostesses were rude and condescending and our server, although seemed oddly friendly at first was sarcastic. Business is business and RPM needs to understand that we are no longer in a period of time where only certain people could afford to or should be privileged enough to dine at their restaurant.
(2)
Lindsey C.
I was really excited to go to RPM Steak again and celebrate our anniversary with friends. Since I could not get a reservation for dinner, I made one later for some drinks and dessert at 10:45pm. Once most of our party was there on time, I gave my name to the hostess to check in. She greeted us very rudely and acted like she could not find my name after giving it to her several times. She then stated that our whole party had to be present in order to be seated (annoying but ok fine). Again, the interaction was just very rude and dismissive. My friend went back to ask her if perhaps before the other 2 friends came if we could just be seated. The hostess told my friend that the table was not ready. So my friend so ok, once the table is ready can we be seated? And she responds again with an attitude and tells my friend "she seems confused"!! This is just an unacceptable way to treat your guests.The first impression is the last impression. Very disappointing and not how I would think you would want your guests to be welcomed.
We had high hopes for this place, as we are fans of their Italian restaurant. It was their opening night, so a few missteps are to be expected. That being said, we were fairly disappointed in the overall experience. The space is cool, kind of a clubby-type feel (including the music), but lacks personality. We felt like we could be in any number of River North eateries. Our server was nice, but really didn't seem to care about our experience. On to the food: For entrees, I had the 16oz Dry Aged NY Strip - it was good, but not amazing. My friend had the 20oz Grass Fed Bone-In Ribeye, which was sadly the worst dish of the night. If I want a great grass fed steak, I'll go to Unite Urban Grill - twice as good for half the price. The crab appetizer was by far the best dish we had (although $18 was pretty high for a few small bites - literally only half of 1 crab leg). The wedge salad was traditional, but for some reason they put balsamic dressing in between the lettuce wedges (and not listed on the menu) - it was a weird combination with the blue cheese dressing on top. The other thing that surprised me was that neither a manager or owner ever came by to check on our meal. Really? On opening night you don't care enough to ask some of your first guests how their experience was? Because of the people behind this place, I am sure it will be packed regardless of the experience they provide, but for me it is overhyped and overpriced.
(2)
Eric R.
So I buddy and I came in here on a Friday night on a lark. No reservations, no nothing. By some miracle we got a table in the bar area with ease. So far so good. Our drink orders were taken quickly and we were off to the races. I ordered the grass fed ribeye which was cooked to a perfect medium. The only problem is the steak was just not that good, I mean it was not bad it was just underwhelming. My buddy had the Kansas City strip and felt the same way. They charge a premium but you are basically paying for the room and the opportunity to be with the beautiful people. I ate at Smith and Wolenksy the week before and it was better. For sure I will come back for the bar, but I can't see eating here again. Finally, for a place that prides itself on being trendy, how do you let customers wear T-shirts in the main dining area on a Friday night? The times they are a changin I guess....
(2)
Tiffany A.
Rpm steak is doing it right! Service was exceptional and the decor was perfect. It's trendy and like no other steakhouse in Chicago. For an appetizer we got the Parker house rolls and thick cut bacon. The bacon melted in my mouth I highly recommend. I got the filet mignon and my boyfriend got the hanger steak, both medium. For sides we got the Giuliana salad (BEST SALAD EVER) and the hassleback potato. For dessert we had the 14k gold chocolate cake. They also had a large wine selection. I loved everything we ordered and it was worth the splurge on a nice dinner!!
(5)
Jay J.
RPM Steak was excellent. We were there exactly one week after it opened but it functioned like a restaurant that had been open forever. The space is beautiful and very comfortable. We found the service to be outstanding (thanks Eric!). It was professional and attentive without being pretentious. Some may appreciate the pompous formality of many restaurants at this price point but we do not so RPM Steak was a very refreshing. The food was extraordinary and while the steaks were the star, the sides were excellent as well with the charred sweet corn being an a great surprise. Do not miss it while it is on the menu! Its definitely a special occasion splurge but well worth it. Owner Bill Rancic was there and I'm sure the celebrities will frequent this place in droves in addition to everyone else as the word spreads. This place will definitely be as popular as RPM Italian so experience it while its still easy to get a table on short notice.
(5)
Gregory S.
Went there last night for dinner. We sat at the bar tabletops for dinner. Incredible service, awesome food (got the bone marrow, wagyu A-5 tartar, NY Strip for two, brussel sprouts with bacon and the baked potato with truffle), and a great atmosphere. Can't ask for much more than that!
(5)
W C.
I went here with my bride to be for our anniversary dinner. It was our first time at RPM Steak but we've been to RPM Italian many times. Per the usual at this restaurant group's locations, had to wait quite a while past our scheduled reservation time to be seated. Once seated, the service was good. We enjoyed the special salad they had on the menu that evening and the millionaire's potato was pretty darn good. I wasn't that impressed with my bone-in steak but my fiancee's filet was very good. The decor was very pleasing and the room has a nice ambiance. I'd give it another shot sometime for sure, just didn't do it for me this particular visit.
(3)
Carmen K.
Lovely ambiance, amazing old fashions, the octopus was divinely prepared, and their millionaire potatoes with black truffle are decadently delicious! And the waiter and bartenders were professional, friendly, & attentive.
(5)
Claudia W.
Let's face it, this place is expensive! If you decide to open up your wallet and go, you won't be disappointed. Started off with west coast oysters and the bone marrow appetizer. The oysters were topped with a dice of jalapeño and cucumber and lime juice, fresh and delicious, a much better alternative to the classic cocktail sauce. The bone marrow presentation was beautiful, the top of the marrow was slightly crusted with smoked paprika and curry, and served with grilled bread slices, a real treat. Two of us ordered the tuna steak, came seared and medium rare with a light salsa verde. Two of us ordered meat, a petite fillet and the skirt steak, all 4 of us very happy diners. Is the millionaire's potato worth $18? At this point, we didn't care, it was good! The hen of the woods mushrooms were a huge hit with the whole table. Finished off with Baked Alaska which is flamed at the table, a nice way to celebrate a special event, and the chocolate banana cotton candy, which is just plain fun!! Can I rush back every week? My budget won't allow it, but will keep in mind for the next special celebration.
(5)
g z.
Typically, I avoid the downtown, touristy, large restaurants. I had friends visiting from out of town and they invited us for dinner at RPM Steak. I must say I was extremely impressed. The staff was great from start to finish. I am sorry I did not get our server's name, but he was super from beginning to end with great recommendations for everyone at the table. I had a smoked, prime rib which I believe was a special. it was probably the best prime rib I ever had. My girlfriend had the cod which she is still raving about. I would definitely go back for more. Thanks!
(5)
Petey D.
Knowing this was a Melman restaurant I knew it would be good food, but completely unexpected to find that it was exceptional. I loved the ambiance, the service was friendly and attentive. We ordered the grass fed bone in rib-eye (I will only eat grass fed so I was thrilled to see it on the menu) cooked perfectly. The best steak I've had since Prime 112 in Miami last year. They even sliced it so that my girlfriends and I could share. The Fall Giuliana chopped salad was incredible. Every bite had something new and exciting in it. I will be returning weekly just for that salad while it is in season. All of our sides were delicious. They accommodated my friend with delicious vegetarian choices and we were all raving. Grass Fed choices ! Yay! Everything was fresh and cooked perfectly with great flavors.
(5)
Edith D.
I went to this place the 1st week they opened. We had no reservations just wanted to check it out. They were able to squeeze us in for a table. I loved it, great atmosphere and amazing food.
(5)
John H.
Best steakhouse in Chicago. I recommend the King Crab to start and then one of their signature ribeye steaks. Great atmosphere and service as well.
(5)
Tracy F.
Definitely not all it's hyped up to be. First, let me say that the service was excellent. The hosting staff, the coat check, the bartender, the bussers, the waiter. All excellent. Friendly, knowledgable, approachable. The ambiance was OK. The crowd, directly after work, was about 50's and then quickly dropped to mid 20's. The whole room felt like one big agency meeting. The food was very average for an upscale restaurant and below average for an upscale steakhouse. The coal-fired crab was fine. The flavor was good but there was no color on the dish. Covered in sauce, it looked like a white piece of, well, you know. Giuliana's chopped salad was good. No complaints. The tuna steak was perfectly cooked but the salsa verde was nearly non-existent, leaving me eating a very large piece of plain tuna. My friend ordered the scallops and said they were average. The desserts were wonderful and the only items worth their cost on the menu. We had the souffle and the nutella bread pudding. That bread pudding was amazing. At $100pp, I expect the food to be outstanding, which is far from the below average cuisine we received. Stick to RPM Italian. Better experience and food.
(2)
Amanda C.
I loved it! Food was great, service great, atmosphere great! It was our anniversary and everything was perfect. I can't wait to go back! Thanks Rpm! Great date night place.
(5)
Caitlin M.
Such an amazing experience from the ambiance, to the service to the food. Eric was fantastic. Was a great dining experience. Would highly recommend!
(5)
Michael R.
Great dinner. The million dollar mashed potatoes were unbelievable. The tomahawk steak we had was melt in your mouth. Service was great, wine was great, atmosphere was great. Doug Psaltis and RJ stopped by our table to ensure everything was going well. Overall one of the better restaurants down town! Highly recommended!
(5)
Anne A.
This review is solely based on dessert and drinks. My girlfriend and I came here around 10 pm on a Thursday the second week they opened. We were quickly seated at a nice table at the bar with prompt service (probably because the place was not very busy at the time). We ordered the 14k gold chocolate cake, a glass of wine, and their version of a Baileys and coffee (they did not offer Baileys, so I was given something similar). The chocolate cake was a little heavy and dry for my liking, and when I got the bill I was shocked. $55.00 for one desert and two drinks? There are far better places in Chicago for that price. Not sure I want to give this place another try, but I do love me some grass fed meat. We'll see.
(3)
Sheela C.
The food was fantastic. I enjoyed the broccolini, braised short rib, and shared the chocolate cake with my pal. I'm not giving this place 5-stars though because the server was kind of a jerk at times and on my way to the restroom, I slipped on food that was on the floor. It appeared to be some kind of puree...
(3)
Nancy M.
I brought seven business colleagues for dinner on a Thursday evening. The place was packed, and energetic, but we were able to converse at a nice round table. This place has a very unique, cool, hip, sophisticated, urban vibe...and is truly one of the best decorated restaurants in Chicago. Great bar area, comfortable, unstuffy atmosphere. The service was outstanding - good explanation of the menu, good suggestions, prompt, friendly, knowledgeable service without being stifling. The food was very good - most enjoyed their various steaks, but a colleague and I had the half spicy miso lobster, which was exceptionally good. Salads were pretty good, parker rolls amazing, seafood tower excellent. Very good sides - best of all was the "millionaire's" potato! Good wine selection and great cocktails. It is pricey - we paid about $125 per person excluding wine and drinks. I would definitely bring out-of-town guests and business contacts here again.
(4)
Danielle L.
Service recommend every expensive items literally no other items. I wanted to love this place...but plates were cleared before plates were ready to be cleared, Loved RPM Italian loved much more.
(3)
Ornela Z.
Chopped salad is awesome and our waitress was great! For not being open long they are pretty organized and accommodating. We thought we had reservations but they didn't have us on but got us in anyways :)
(4)
Kris W.
Meh. The ambience is fantastic and so is their service but the the food was just okay. The shrimp with asparagus was fabulous but my grass fed steak was charred on the top and really lacked flavor. Their flagship double baked potato was not that out of this world either. I hate to say that as I was really expecting more. Not my top three steakhouses. Sorry.
(3)
Jeffrey K.
I hate kale but I thought the kale salad was fantastic. Miso cod and steak where great. Mac and cheese and brussel sprouts were top notch. Amazing service.
(5)
Jonathan W.
Pretty standard steak house experience.
(4)
Tiffany C.
Love the new restaurant! The staff was great and the food was excellent! We will definitely be back!
(5)
Jenny B.
Since it open I have been there 7 times include the day president Obama was there.I had most of dishes on the menu. Every single bite I had was phenomenal. Beyone they have superber wine list. I had two bottle of great French wine is hardly to find in other places. Service is good too seems like they have the best waiters in town work for them.The restaurant itself is very beautiful. Over all everything is perfect will back there every week.
(5)
Saif Y.
no better place in the city in my book.
(5)
Kristan S.
Went there for our engagement anniversary and had the most expensive steak on the menu!! It melted in my mouth and both our sides were delicious!!! Great ambiance and impeccable service!!!
(5)
Jessica T.
Our experience did not live up to the hype. We went on a Friday for a 5:30 reservation (only time we could get before 10:00). We went to the bar for a cocktail before sitting at our table. The bartenders were fantastic!!! Super friendly, welcoming and explained their drink menu. Many of the cocktails featured gin or rum and I don't like either. I asked what they would recommend with vodka and the bartender suggested one of their signature drinks but made with vodka instead. The martini he made was wonderful - definitely a unique taste but I loved it. One of my friends had a manhattan and she said it was excellent. The presentation of their cocktails is great - very well thought out. When we arrived the bar and restaurant areas were not crowded at all. When we asked the hostess if we could sit at the bar for one drink before moving to the table, she said, "well....we would like to seat you sooner than later" and seemed a little annoyed. Again - the bar tables and restaurant tables were mostly empty. We decided to stay at the bar for a drink anyway. We were seated at a booth in the bar area that just happened to be directly under a speaker. They play club-type music, which didn't seem to match the feel of the restaurant. It was quite loud coming from the speaker and we asked our waiter if it could be turned down just a tad. The manager came over in person to apologize that he was not able to adjust the volume - he was very nice about it and sent us an appetizer on the house. He sent the coal roasted king crab, which was delicious but highly overpriced. $18 for what amounted to 3 small bites of crab. We enjoyed it but were glad we didn't have to pay for it. Would have preferred that he moved our table to the then empty dining area. We ordered the crispy shrimp appetizer which was really good and more worth the money. For our main courses we had the short ribs (which were suggested by both the bartender and our waiter) and "the duke" rib eye fillet. For sides we had blue cheese whipped potatoes and brussel sprouts with bacon. Overall, the food was good but not 5-star. There was nothing "wrong" with any of our dishes but nothing that really wowed us either - especially for all the hype this place is getting. Our evening ended on somewhat of a negative note because our waiter made settling our bill pretty confusing. We were paying on credit cards and gift cards and we asked him twice to help us make sure we were adding everything correctly. His responses were very vague, even though we were clearly confused. We left the table and went to the bathroom on our way out. He caught us by the front door and asked for our credit card and signature again. When we asked what we owed him this time he said, "well you can leave me whatever you want". Odd.....and not helpful. I still want to try RPM Italian but there are better steak places in Chicago like Chicago Cut, Mastro's, and Joe's Stone Crab and Steak.
The hangover steak was awesome! The Nutella bread pudding was to die for! I wish I lived here to eat here more often!! Cant wait to come back!!
(5)
Ola O.
Service was amazing! DevLin was wonderful:) Food was good, but not what we expected. It was 3.5/4 stars at best, BUT they were super open to constructive criticism and even comped our salads because of it. Classy. (Would have preferred to have loved our salads though:/) Filet... better at Mastros, Joes, Chicago Cut. Overall: great ambiance, service, scene. Been there, done that, maybe in the future it'll turn into the quality of the original RPM.
(4)
Gerilyn A.
I dined at RPM Steak a couple of weeks ago with friends and had a fantastic experience. We tried a number of different dishes-all were awesome. The martinis were mixed and chilled perfectly (I'm often pickier about this than the food! :)) and our server was delightful. I will definitely be back!
Made a reservation 3 months in advance for my daughter's birthday. Only options were 6:30 and 10. Took the 6:30, and was looking very forward to a great meal. Came early, had drinks in the bar. Very nice atmosphere, really good Cobbler cocktail, Moscow Mule, tequila, etc. now for dinner. Sat at a round table somewhat near the steps to the pretty dining room. Froze every time the revolving door opened (constantly). Really bad, even with a sweater on. Appetizer was salads all around-terrific Caeser and wedge salads. Then came the supposed highlited-steaks. 4 of 5 were done wrong, either way too rare or overdone to inedibility. Told our waitress about the issue and got a look of 'what! Our kitchen made a mistake? No way!' No offer to comp. stuck with really bad $57 New York which was not eaten. Her answer: dessert is on me. Gee, thanks. No thanks. Won't be back as Mastro's and Chicago Cut service and food are equally as good or better and they know how to make a mistake right. Ruined the birthday nite and a huge disappointment.
(3)
Alberto G.
Everything about this place is amazing. The service was excellent. Our waiter was Edward and everything he recommend surpassed our expectations. The cocktail menu was very delicious and intriguing. I love the fact that everything here is made to share. The appetizers were great. I can't wait to go back
(5)
Joanne P.
Definitely not worth the trip when there are so many other great meat choices. I had the blandest short ribs ever for this price point. And I prefer brussel sprouts not just the actual leaves. The bread pudding dessert was good but it's hard to sit through a meal where only the dessert is up to par. Guess this is another place that survives on the celebrity owners rather than quality food.
(2)
George P.
I really liked the layout of the place and it was jumping in there, but the steak was just ok. I enjoy RPM Italiano better.
(3)
Dave L.
After first looking at RPM Steak's menu online, I realized this was going to be one of the most expensive meals of my life. Luckily, this was a business dinner for a group of twelve and I could indulge in whatever my heart desired. RPM Steak doesn't stick out on the street, in fact it is easy to miss. It's clean exterior lines continue throughout the restaurant. There is nothing to complain about regarding the atmosphere, yet there is nothing that makes it remarkable. It was nice but the environment felt sterile. The impression I got from the front staff was a feeling of superiority and arrogance . They were well aware that you made your reservation a month in advance and knew that if you didn't walk through the door that night, someone else would have replaced you. Our waitress was significantly more personable after realizing we would be ordering significant amounts of food which would mean a large tip. My favorite part of the meal was the first course of appetizers. We ordered a seafood tower, foie gras, and the thick cut bacon. I had never tried any of these dishes previously and was most impressed by the foie gras. It was seared leaving the perfect consistency in the center and tasted incredible. Throughout the night we ordered several bottles of wine. Their wine list was so massive that it was impossible to order something without the help of the server. Unfortunately, none of the bottles recommended were memorable and many were disappointing. This becomes even more frustrating after looking at the price of each bottle. As we ordered our main course, the server called out the Cowboy steak as one of her favorites. I was looking to try something new so I decided to give it a try. The steak was cooked perfectly, as expected, but the cut required a lot of the piece to be left on the plate due to the bone and the fat. I was surprised to see so much of the meat left inedible. The real winner of the night was the Japanese A5 Miyazaki. Even though it was only 5oz, the flavor and tenderness made it perfect. Our waitress was surprised to hear that many of us thought the Japanese A5 was superior to the Cowboy. We ordered all of the sides possible, from the Mac and Cheese to the Millionaires potatoes. They were well prepared but like so much else, there were none that stood out. Since obviously the meal wasn't enough, we had to order each of the deserts. I only tried the chocolate cake and cappuccino. Overall, RPM Steak is more of a place to be seen than a place that will keep you coming back for more. I am glad I tried it but for such an expensive meal, I was left wanting more.
(3)
Kimberly S.
Wow! A fabulous dinner. We had reservations for 8pm. We waited for about 20 min at the bar and had a glass of wine. Excellent service. We were seated at a beautiful table and were waited on from the moment we sat down till we left. Wonderful food, atmosphere is sleek, and service superb. Dinner yummy.
(5)
Craig S.
The chic decór mirrors the service-style and the food offerings of RPM Steak. They have a surprisingly wide ranging menu that would even make vegetarians happy.
(5)
Cici C.
Visiting from Boston, this was on our list of to do's in the Windy City. The decor is very nice and the service is the best we have experience in a steakhouse (even better than back home). Our waiter Mac was awesome. He was very friendly and very helpful and on point the entire night. The food was pretty good. We ordered the bread with the rosemary butter which was good but wish the bread was atleast warm. My boyfriend and I split the Caesar salad which was good. We each had a filet mignon and split the whipped potatoes and the broccolini. The potatoes were awesome but wish I ordered them without the blue cheese crumbs on top. The broccolini were good. Steaks were good. I got mine well down which arrived well done and not burnt. My boyfriend however ordered medium well and received his completely well done. We each had beverages from the bar which were good and consistent. For dessert we had the baked Alaska which look awesome and tasted pretty good but just wish the rum taste wasn't as strong as it was. The music was a little too loud. All in all it was a good experience and recommend trying at least once for anyone looking to eat here. Thanks again Mac!
(4)
Kenny L.
We had an outstanding experience at RPM Italian and decided to give RPM Steak a shot. Upon showing to our table host asked us if our visit was a special ocassion - we shared it was our 30th anniversary. Sommeilier was excellent and friendly. Wine was also excellent - wine from Burgundy. Waitress was good. We ordered the 24 oz cowboy steak - price is a bit on the high side compared to our steak houses we frequently visited in Chicago. It was cooked properly - taste was okay but not outstanding for the price. Had the sides - hasselback potatoes- and I think the crispy artichokes - both very good. Dessert is where the experience turned sour - we ordered the Alaskan Bake and had this many times in other restaurants. Some hits and some not so good. What RPM Steak served was basically an ice cream cake with liqueurs - not a classic Alaskan Bake. The new male waiter approached us for our opinion as we shared that we were surprised that the menu didn't mentioned that the RPM's version of the classic dessert -is not an original version,. If Iknew it was an ice cream cake I would have skip it. Instead of being sensitive and understanding of our feedback - his reaction and response was this: "I like it" and then just WALKED AWAY!! I guessed the next time when I visit RPM Steak (if there is a next time) I will make sure I check with him to make sure my requests meet his approval before I provide any feedback!! I cannot accept this type of poor professionalism at a high end steak house - especialky in Chicago where the choices of steak houses are the best in the nation. I cannot take the chance of returning and entertain my guests and have this guy serving me. BTW - on the way outthe sommelier asked us for our dining experience and my wife shared our experience and she was sincerly apologetic and called the manager to talk to us. She was also surprise that nothing was done about our 30th anniverssary. Because it was thanksgiving weekend - I decided to tip the miimum of 15 % for less than professional wait service.
(2)
Jeannine K.
Like the Italian restaurant, they have a good gluten free menu and knowledgeable staff. But we weren't blown away like we were at RPM Italian. It's much like any other steak house, but more expensive.
(3)
Scott F.
We had an amazing dinner! The best service we've had in a long time. Kerri coursed out everything perfectly and made our experience so great. RPM is lucky to have Kerri and we will definitely be back. Get the bison filet or the scallops if you go. The oysters and all of the salad options are delicious starters. Get the cobbler as a cocktail to start!
(5)
Steve F.
Poor experience. Service spotty, food off. Not up to par with other upscale steakhouses.. I've been to Mastro's, Gibsons's, Cut, Palm, Del Friscos and many more. RPM steak is certainly not in the same league. The atmosphere is cool, clubby and upbeat, but doesn't make up for the lackluster service and food. My Steak lacked flavor and texture, wasn't sure if it was "prime" beef it was so bad.. Sides were small, especially for the price. Would not return, nor would I recommend...
(1)
Stephanie S.
I went here with a small group of friends last night, and it was fantastic. I read the yelp reviews prior to our visit, and I'm very surprised by how everyone is reviewing the service. We got to the restaurant early, so we enjoyed a drink at the bar, and then were seated at our table a few minutes prior to our original reservation. Our waiter was very friendly and accommodating- allowed me to sample a few red wine choices before I ordered a fresh glass, etc. We started with the oysters, which were FANTASTIC. Best oysters I've ever had-these are a must try. They come 6 to an order so it's perfect for a group. We also had the buttered rolls which melt in your mouth. We skipped the salads, and got right down to business. Our group had the Duke ribeye, the 8 oz. filet, and the hangar steak. Everyone's were delicious- cooked medium rare to perfection. Looking back after trying all of them, the 8 oz filet was definitely the best. It was like butter it was so tender and perfect. For sides, we had the brussels, the lobster mushrooms, and the millionaire potato- for a group of 4, that was perfect for us. All the sides were fantastic! We then finished with the bread pudding, and the chocolate cake- and they even sent over complimentary strawberry cotton candy, that was amazing. Service, food, ambiance, wine- all amazing, and I'll definitely be returning!
(5)
Larry H.
Went to RPM Steak to try something new. Loved restaurant and bar vibe. Then came service and food. Service was very spotty and food average at best. Meal without tip 183.43 for two. Much better choices at that price point. Also wondering why Yelp only posted this review to App site? Not public site.
(2)
Jill S.
Super friendly hosts! Awesome foodlobster was soooo good also fresh baked bread...server Kerri made our experience perfect!!!
All in all, food was amazing, just way too pricey for something other than a very special occasion. Sat two tables away from Giuliana and Bill, which was obviously a huge bonus, and they were very willing to take pictures with their fans at the restaurant after they ate. Service was outstanding. I got the grass-fed 8 oz. bison which was great, and my boyfriend got the 14 oz. sirloin which I thought was too "charred," but he enjoyed it. Drinks were $13/each but that didn't stop us from getting our buzz on :) also, the entrees literally come with nothing on the side, so we ended up having to buy some appetizers and bread. The house bread was probably my favorite part to be honest, it's like a pretzel bread - so good! We also got the 14k chocolate cake which was SO delish, and I don't even like chocolate cake. Definitely recommend this place if you're up for a ~$200 dinner for two!
(4)
Nick R.
Can't say anything negative about this hustling & bustling high-end Steakhouse. Servers dress impeccably with seamless service and extensive food knowledge. The aesthetically flawless dining room hosts plenty of seating with a large classy bar and an overhead area for private dining. Try the Coal Roasted King Crab - dare say it's the best I've ever had - or enjoy Caesar salad with a deviled egg anchovy garnish. The steak options are exhaustive: there is dry aged beef, grass fed beef, bonafide "imported from Japan" Kobe beef, domestic wagyu beef, bison, Allen Brother filets, and more (not to mention all the various cuts of meat from which to choose)! Truffle finds its way all over the menu, seafood options abound of the highest caliber whether raw, cooked, or chilled, and Red Velvet souffle rises far above the average steakhouse dessert! You won't get bored here, trust me. I'm coming back real soon! Kudos to Eric for outstanding service.
(5)
Mackenzie P.
They say you only hear reviews from people who either have an amazing experiences or bad ones. Unfortunately I am writing this review as someone who had a less than satisfactory experience. We had a 9pm reservation on Thursday. We did not get seated until 9:30pm, but I was still optimistic it would be worth the wait. In the city of Chicago there are a plethora of restaurants to select from, so if you are going to charge $30++ for chicken, it's going to have to be amazing. The entire meal was satisfactory. Not horrible, but nothing that I have to go back for, or would recommend as a "have to go" restaurant in the city. Service was also sub-par, with a sommelier with less than a few words to say, and a waitress who simply suggested the two most expensive items on the menu. I would rather go across the street to Sienna Tavern, or just down the way to Chicago Cut to get a fantastic meal for the same price. Overall I think this is an example of a restaurant that is using their name to overcharge, which you can't do in a city full of inventive, creative Chefs who take pride in creating not only an amazing meal, but a fantastic experience for their guests. I wouldn't waste your time or money.
Service and food was good however when I called to confirm the reservation I let them know that we are celebrating a birthday. They never did acknowledge it. It looked like they were more interested in getting you in and out so the next table can be sat. Also on the way out, no one at the front desk said good night or thank you. Don't think I would return. There are too many other restaurants out there that actually go the extra mile for the customer.
(2)
Sarah S.
Went here with 8 family members and sat on the top floor overlooking the HUGE dining room. The whole restaurant is trendy and very aesthetically pleasing but it was good luck we were upstairs because downstairs was loud and basically a see and be seen meat market. Now-to the important stuff-food. The group's collective thought? Meh. Won't go back. Overpriced and no taste to back it up. Bavette's or Mastro's has a WAY better steak and the sides were even more lack luster. The millionaire's potato doesn't hold a candle to Mastro's truffled crab gnocchi or lobster mashed. Service is too notch but also comes with a bit of pretentious snobbery. They may make it because it's RPM, but I will be directing steak lovers elsewhere.
(2)
Elizabeth K.
The only reason this isn't 3 stars is because this place is ridiculously over-hyped, over-priced, and over-the-top. The steaks were pretty mediocre. We had a big group, so I got to try a few different cuts. None of us were that impressed considering the lowest chop is like $38. The sides were very good, the presentation is lovely, the wine selection is insane if you can afford it. The service, just so-so. We had reservations for about 9 people, so obviously a large table was set for us, however they wouldn't seat us until our entire group was there, and even when we all arrived they still made us wait for about 15 minutes. For how they seem to pride themselves on their level of sophistication (all servers wear white dinner jackets, atmosphere is super upscale) the service and food quality just wasn't there. I liked Rosebud Steakhouse better - more traditional, friendly, still fancy, and the steaks were better.
(2)
Andi M.
I made a reservation here when I had a few girlfriends coming in from out of town over Labor Day weekend. The six of us show up for dinner, and the valet informs us, that the power is out. Another couple pulled up at the same time that also had a reservation, and were informed of the same thing by a flustered looking valet.. sorry, no power. And that was that. We asked if the power just suddenly went out, and he said that it had been out for hours. So... RPM had my cell phone number and couldn't call me to inform me of this? I get that your power is out, but someone there doesn't have a cell phone to call and inform all reservations? I find this hard to believe, my expectations are much higher and that it's not hard to make a simple phone call. This is a poor showing of customer service.
(1)
Cassandra B.
I had an incredibly wonderful experience at RPM Steak. The restaurant is beautiful, with a very cool vibe and the staff is extremely friendly and professional. Our server, Matt S., was a delight. He made sure that our evening at RPM Steak was a memorable one with his impeccable service. Matt really gets what fine dining is all about. And the food is heavenly. I was lucky enough to experience the Grand Seafood Platter. The presentation was spectacular and the seafood even better. But don't skip the coal roasted crab; it's to die for! The risotto was the best I have ever tasted. There were six of us dining, so we had three steaks to share. The Kansas City, the short rib and the 60 day dry aged ribeye. OMG! The ribeye was the best steak I have ever had. Cooked to perfection with incredible flavor. We shared several sides, but by far the best was the Millionaire's Potato. I didn't know a potato could taste that good. I thought the Nutellla bread pudding was the best dessert, but then they brought out the Baked Alaska. Unbelievable! The sommelier was extremely knowledgable and helpful. He recommended two wines. A Sancerre for the seafood and a red Blackbird Arise for the steaks. Both were spot on. RPM Steak is a restaurant that is a must!
(5)
Jill E.
We dined at RPM Steak last night with another couple. I never write reviews, but I felt inclined to do so now. Our whole experience from the food to the service was very average. It started out with our server mentioning at least 4-5 times, how "people from all over the country are talking about RPM", etc... And they have the best of everything! He started out with his speal about the most expensive items first, which I find to be a turn off. My opinion is if you are the best in anything it doesn't have to be announced! The steak was good, we just had dinner Chiristmas Eve at Mastro's and no comparison. Mastro's is by far superior. The cauliflower tasted like it was doused in chicken broth with some curry powder. I love roasted cauliflower and this was not good. I can go on and on, but I won't. When we ordered coffee at the end, the cream had some hardened chocolate on the inside of the pitcher. The women's bathroom was kind of a mess. We had to go searching for paper napkins to wipe our hands. I dine out a lot, Chicago has the finest restaurants. And when we spend several hundred dollars on a meal, I expect it to be outstanding and attention to detail a priority.
(2)
Brandon H.
Good ambiance, good apps, bad steak.
(2)
Meredith E.
I went last night and really enjoyed it. The decor is great--very LA. I had two drinks at the bar (the cobbler, definitely recommend) and then was seated at a table. We had to wait for a little bit for our reservation, so the server apologized and offered an amouse bouche (salmon, delish.) We started with the bacon because everyone raves about it--but I thought it was just fine. We also had half a lobster, which was tasty. I shared the Duke steak with my mother and we had the hen of the woods mushrooms and the millionaire potato. I know some people say the potato is overpriced, but it was so good, I would definitely get it again. The hen of the woods mushrooms were also great! We finished with the chocolate cake, which was rich, but good. The service was lovely--our waiter was very nice and obviously was trying not to rush us, but I wish he had sped up his check-in intervals a little more. That being said, it was a great experience and I would definitely recommend it.
(4)
Sara R.
This place has amazing food, service and great atmosphere! The steaks here are cooked perfectly. I would come to Chicago just to eat here!!! Yumm
(5)
Dave S.
I wanted to take my wife someplace special for her birthday last night, but figured we had no shot at getting into the newly opened RPM Steak. That is, until our good friend Bruce worked his magic and got us a table seated comfortably right by the bar with a great view of the entire restaurant right at the time I requested. The table even had a "reserved" sign on it. Needless to say, the wife was very pleased when I told her late in the day where we were going for her birthday dinner that night. The service was fantastic, and our waitress Amanda was very knowledgeable and friendly. Now to the food. We started with the Juliana's vegetable salad, which was incredible. The salad is comprised of 10 different veggies all blending very nicely together. The dressing topped it all off. Great way to start. For dinner, my wife had the Grilled Strip which came pre-sliced and served with a shallot-bone marrow sauce that was amazing. I had the 8 oz. Bison filet, which was the best Bison I have ever had. The steak was cooked perfectly and the cherry peppers on the side were the perfect compliment to the meat! Make sure you eat them!! We also shared a side of asparagus, which was great as well. For dessert, we had the baked alaska, which again, amazing. They also brought us a complimentary cotton candy which was cool. Also have to mention the fantastic cocktails and wine. We each had a drink to start (Manhattan for her, Whiskey Sour for me) and then enjoyed a glass of wine with each of our meals. Overall, I give RPM Steak the highest rating possible. We will be back again....and again....and...............
(5)
Fuudcritic C.
My first thought... another steakhouse? So yes, another one. I've been there 3 times already (entertaining friends). Very friendly staff (wondering if they came from RPM Italian because if you call over there now, they are not friendly). Beautiful dining room. Excellent food. Priced kind of high. Good but on the high side. One thing we've noticed and can't quite figure out. The "Duke" and the filet...both filets. Looks like the same size. Plated the same. Taste the same. Why is one $52.00 & one $57.00?? Anyway, besides that everything is good especially.....the hazelnut souffle!!!
(4)
Autumn P.
Want your date to be memorable and flawless? Take her here! Everything from the valet guy (who politely complimented my dress), to the hostess who greeted us with a huge smile, to the waiter that was informative, polite, and honest about portion size so we didn't over order. The food was FANTASTIC! Highly recommend the Cowboy Steak, Scallops, Brussels sprouts, and blue cheese mashed potatoes. YUM!!!
(5)
Kim K.
I've said it once, I'll say it again: RPM Steak is the best restaurant in Chicago. My friend and I celebrated our graduation here, and our favorite place did not disappoint. We had the lobster and the Duke, which were both absolutely perfect. For dessert we had the baked Alaska, and the bread pudding, which were both enough to serve about 8 people. The baked Alaska was PHENOMENAL. Absolutely amazing-best dessert I've ever had. Although this did not happen to us, the man at the table next to us spilled some red wine on his shirt, and the manager brought him a clean dress shirt to wear for the rest of his meal and to keep. If that's not excellent service, I don't know what is. I'll be coming here for every special occasion I can think of!
(5)
Eric B.
As a fan of many LEYE Restaurants, I really want to like this place, and I have overall had a good time here. However, something left a really bad taste in my mouth this past Tuesday and it wasn't the food. First, we arrived for our reservation slightly early and were ushered into the raucous bar area (they made up for this later in the evening, so no hate here). While in the bar, which I really didn't want to go to because I had intended on just having a nice bottle of red wine...the male bartender without glasses essentially warned me not to order a drink that was the same as the one my friend had ordered because apparently he wasn't interested in having to make it twice. Even though my mind wasn't made up as to the drink that I wanted. Bad taste number 1. Second, after deciding on a Boulevardier, which he made on the rocks!!!!, I asked him to put it in a coupe. Also something that apparently made him less than happy; if he had made it properly it would've never been on the rocks! Bad taste number 2. Third, my partner and I saw a pair of seats open at the bar and we moved towards them to ask the person to next to them on the right if they were open. We were told they were, so we settled in, and the empty glassware that was there was cleared. No less than 3 minutes later, an obviously over-served, obnoxious, loud, young lady comes and grabs my Boulevardier from the bar, at which point I tell her that it isn't her drink and that if she was sitting in the seat I was in, I was more than happy to get up and let her have the seat again. She wasn't having it...she threw an attitude and kept being rude and her friend who had offered her the seat exclaimed that he had to leave before he got put in jail (perhaps for defending her honor? and attempting to engage in fisticuffs with me?) When I asked him why he would be going to jail, he demurred. Bad taste number 3. At that point I went up to the host stand and explained that we were not happy sitting in the bar because people were being too belligerent, and that we wanted to get a seat soon. They happily took me seriously, and we were told they were waiting on tables to close out. Satisfied with this response I returned to see Bad taste number 4 ...the bartender who had been so disinterested in making cocktails, or making them properly...went around to the patrons side of the bar and was hugging the folks that had been completely outrageously rude, maybe they were friends? or regulars? as they finally were shuffling out of the bar. Again, after all that went down RPM Steak responded properly, but this bartender AND the customers that he is friends with were out of control with their rudeness and him for his lack of interest in being in the service industry.
(4)
Rick F.
Snagged a reservation at 6pm Tuesday night, this was not easy. 2ppl business dinner! Tuna and Thick Cut Bacon appetizer both excellent the bacon was amazing flavorful and plenty for two people. The tuna was good not great. Halibut T-Bone amazing presentation delicious, I might change the preparation a little but still a winner. Ribeye filet perfectly cooked tasted great! Sides Spinach best sauteed spinach I've had in a while we had to order the Truffle Risotto as a side dish, I know we over did it! Fresh shaved Alba Truffles shaved layer after layer over the top this absolutely stole the entire show, best part of the evening WOW! I'll be going back on Sunday night and if its still on the menu I'll be ordering it again! The 14K gold chocolate cake was a winner, one order was plenty for two people! Service was perfectly coordinated. The decor is off the chain, loved it, loved the atmosphere, loved everything about it!
Takes Reservations : Yes Delivery : No Take-out : Yes Accepts Credit Cards : Yes Good For : Dinner Parking : Valet, Garage, Street Bike Parking : Yes Wheelchair Accessible : Yes Good for Kids : No Good for Groups : Yes Attire : Dressy Ambience : Trendy Noise Level : Average Alcohol : Full Bar Outdoor Seating : No Wi-Fi : Free Has TV : No Waiter Service : Yes Caters : Yes
Linda I.
I really enjoyed my evening at RPM steak. The atmosphere was great, the service was great and the food was great. We started with the bone marrow (which was AMAZING!!) and had a hasselback potato, Guiliana salad and the Duke. Everything was perfect with the exception of the Duke. It was a little too charred on the outside (almost to the point of burnt) and a tad over cooked. We had the baked alaska for dessert which was amazing as well. I would go again, but I would order a different steak. DO NOT miss the bone marrow. So yummy!
(4)Marina G.
I went to RPM Steak on a Monday night. I had to wait for my friend as he's always late so I sat at the bar and I ordered a VERY spicy margarita. The bartender didn't ask me if I wanted salt or not so he just assumed I didn't want salt. WRONG!!!So, first impression was bad. But the rest of the night was GREAT! It was one of the best meals and service I had. We ordered the tuna tartare with ciabatta bread, the bread with butter(awsome), oysters with jalapenos(I love spicy food), miso lobster, aged NY strip, fried peppers and baked potato. I will definitely go back.
(5)Michael N.
Another great installment from RPM. The service was outstanding and completely over the top. Our server really cared about the experience we were going to be having to be the best. The bone marrow is unbelievable. I went with three others and we just ordered several apps and entrees to share and what a great idea. So much good food and it was a way to try a lot of the menu without having to spend the money to go back; not saying that I wouldn't. If I lived in the city it would be an awesome place to get a burger and a drink. Perfect experience.
(5)Giselle G.
My favorite restaurant in Chicago hands down. The decor is beautiful and modern. The music they play is perfect lounge/soft house music. Feels like a low key club minus the dancing and loud convos. The food was great and so was the service. The Peanut Butter Popcorn Ice Cream was delicious and so was the 14k Chocolate cake. Will definitely be back. Loved the ambiance!
(5)Patrick G.
Had such a great time, I decided to actually sign up for yelp and review something. This review is specifically for our server Joshua. My wife and I came here to celebrate our anniversary/Christmas/dinner before a comedy show. He did a great job of recommending menu options and making our time enjoyable. He answered all of our questions and generally made experience at RPM a great one. Thanks Joshua!
(5)Valerie T.
Very chic and clean. Service was wonderful. Our waiter Pat was very knowledgeable and helpful with suggestions on what to order. The bacon appetizers was incredible. I went with a group of 7 people and we were all blown away. Beautiful presentation of the food as well. I definitely recommend one of their signature entrees, the Duke- a10 oz steak. All of our meals were delicious and we can't wait to go back!
(5)Kris M.
The ambience was nice. Service was great. Food was good. I had The Duke, thick slices bacon, rolls, Mac and cheese, twice baked potato, and the chocolate, popcorn, and peanut butter dessert. The only thing I would change would be the Mac and cheese. I would try something else.
(4)Lorena F.
Awesome experience! Have to make a reservation way in advance to get a table at 7pm! But well worth it!!! Had the scallops and they were fresh and served with a delicious sauce! My husband had the steak which was just as good too! Great place for a fancy night out on the town.
(5)Tera D.
Three stars always feels too low for a perfectly good place, but the Yelp description for three stars is "A-OK," and that feels appropriate. RPM Steak is a cool space, which is to be expected in this area and from this restaurant group. The menu is typical for a steakhouse, but definitely has a few fun and unique twists on the standard appetizer and side selection. Our group ordered a ton of stuff, which was fun since we got to try more. The steaks were honestly the low-light of the selection, though. The burger was great, as were the blue cheese mashed potatoes. I think if I went back I'd just do a fun night at the bar, ordering the burger and a few sides to split.
(3)Keith W.
My buddy and I went here for a "man meal" and wow it was spectacular. Look at my reviews, I am choosy with 5 stars. We started off with the octopus and yellowtail for appetizers. The yellowtail was perfectly prepared, the octopus was a little overcooked. My criticism will stop here. For warmup cocktails I had a Tuxedo (good flavor but I am not a huge gin fan) and an Old Fashioned. The Old Fashioned was one of the best that I have ever had. Onto the main course. Our waitress told us there were only 5 servings of the braised beef available so we ordered one of those and The Duke. I can't explain how good these two dishes were.....pure perfection and a must order! The braised beef is a top 3 main dish that I have ever had. Formation Pinot Noir to pair with dinner...perfectly recommended by our waitress. Brussels sprouts as a side was a good contrast and grilled excellently. For dessert we split the 14K Chocolate Cake.....a masterpiece of chocolate! Split it because it is huge and rich. An espresso to pair with dessert was just strong enough to power us to an after dinner drink. They did not have B&B (I thought this was weird) so we had some Sambuca. Our waitress was top notch and make great recommendations and provided a lot of attention. The price of the meal was more than worth it. For everything it was ~$340 if I recall correctly. Definitely a splurge but we all deserve that once in a while.
(5)Brooke L.
Came here with my husband and another couple. Service was excellent and personable. The food was very good and portions were perfect. However, I ordered the short ribs and found the sauce to be too salty. My husband, who puts salt on EVERYTHING, thought it was a bit salty as well. Very good flavor, just too much salt. Everything else was wonderful and the atmosphere was fun. We will be back.
(4)Jim C.
If you've tried their sister site rpm italian, but have not yet tried the newer of the two, you're missing the boat! Rpm steak brings the same trendy feel and vibe to the table (white jackets, full bar, swanky ambiance) but the vibe fits even better here. This eatery is perfect for a celebration, a romantic date, or a first time visitor to chicago. My wife and I started with the Brussels sprouts, then went with the trio of filets with a side of the millionaire potatoes (truffle oil). The potatoes are Expensive but worth every penny. Book a table and enjoy!
(5)Yao W.
I had a new year family get together at this classy steakhouse! By the way note this is not RPM Italian which is only two blocks away. The dining environment is extremely pleasant. In particular I love the corner sofa seats.
(5)Delightful D.
Wow. Came here for a pre vday dinner with my boo and was blown away. First made a reservation for a booth, walked in earlier than my reservation and was taken straight to my booth I requested with a reserved sign on it. This has never happened before so already im feeling like a boss. Omg so to start had the drink with tequila in it bomb, bread rolls (soft and delish). For dinner shared the cowboy steak, millionaire potato and broccoli. Everything was amazing, steak cooked to perfection, potato amaze balls. Desert of course 14 k chocolate cake. The scenery alone is enough to come back here but then you have delish food. This place is a must try.
(5)Paul S.
Now this is a real steakhouse for real steak eaters. Chicago is filled with steak houses but we have finally been honored by a true great. We arrived a little early so we had drinks at the bar. Let me say the ambience is STUNNING and upon arriving we were treated like royalty. At the bar, our bartender Eric was so great and walked us through some of the special cocktails as well as all the wines, etc. He kept us entertained although he was busy - it made us feel well taken care of. Once our table was ready we were seated in a booth and greeted by someone who we learned would be an AMAZING waiter named Brian. He was incredibly knowledgable about the menu and gave us some great recommendations! We ended up getting the seared foie gras as our appetizer. DELISH. Brian also helped us pick out another app, the king crab - which was almost as amazing as the foie gras. Next was our entrees. This is where Brian was suddenly our new best friend. I had the NY strip and my friend had the bone in filet. We were both in heaven from the minute it arrived at the table. So So good. Thank you Brian for the recommendations! Dessert is where we could have fallen off our chairs .. thank god we were in a booth. The popcorn with chocolate and peanuts is $%^&ing amazing. If you don't try this you have no taste buds and hate life. A reward after a five star meal. Bon appetit!
(5)Adrianne L.
We were very excited to try RPM Steak after a great experience at RPM Italian. Unfortunately it didn't live up to the hype. While the decor was beautiful and service was spot on, the food was below average, especially for the price. The ribeye filet had very little marbling and had none of the juiciness you'd expect from that cut. The mushroom risotto special and mac and cheese were horribly salty. We'd probably give it one more shot in the hopes the kitchen had an off night.
(2)ChiDivaOnADime D.
Omg the food here is Amazing. The Steaks are great. I recommend the Millionaire potato it's huge it can be shared by 2 even. The drinks are good. Oh and you have to save room for the Baked Alaska. It's a classic dessert with a tasty twist.
(5)Taylor V.
Rpm Steak was epic. Kerri was our server and besides being utterly adorable and a sweetheart she knew her information. Specials, desserts, ingredients, she was solid. She was also super personal and talked to us about real life things which is always a plus in my book. Besides the service, two out of the four of us arrived first and waited at the bar. They only seat complete parties. Understandable if it was a busy night but there were open tables. Mac at the bar was terrific though. Overall the experience, service, and food was some of the best. Lettuce as usual rocked it.
(4)Brian M.
Very good steak Britain was our server she was outstanding every hour I would deathly come back or lunch
(4)Olivia B.
Eh, it's okay. Overpriced. VERY salty food. We got the shiitake mushrooms as a side dish and they were way too salty and that is saying a lot as I love salt. Will not be returning. Overrated
(2)Robert D.
RPM steak is definitely worth the trip. Your taste buds will thank you later. I feel like they are a little more innovative and different when it comes to everything around your cut of meat which is hard to come by when comparing the traditional steakhouses. I guess you could say RPM steak does traditional steakhouse in a more original way. The meat quality was on par with a high end steakhouse and the preparation was even better. The duke and the bison filet were cooked perfectly with jusy the right amount of char and both were equally delicious. Yes its expensive but most other steakhouses in the area are in the same price range so get over it. Drinks are also a hit here with several delicious original concoctions on the menu. Definitely going to be revisiting this place at some point later on.
(5)David G.
Went to RPM last night as a treat from my girlfriend for my birthday. Well, I eat at many many high end steak houses across the country due to my line of work (sales) and I have to say, I was not blown away by RPM Steak. To be honest, our evening was fine and nothing negative to report. Cocktails at the bar beforehand were delightful and service was (as others note) very over the top. In fact for such a trendy, see and be seen place, I was pleasantly surprised at how attentive our server was. Otherwise, appetizers were good (the bacon especially and the bread), and the steaks were good. So, why 3 stars? I believe the price to quality ratio is out of whack here. Kudos to RPM for maintaining an extensive array of steaks, especially the dry aged cuts, but for $74 I want to be blown away and I just simply wasn't. I've had many better steaks both in the city and across the country for cheaper. However, that's just my opinion. If you're up for a fun night out and a "cool" and trendy place, (and don't mind paying for it) then add a +1 to my review. Otherwise if a good steak is your top priority and location is secondary, then there are better options elsewhere. So, would I go back? Sure. However, for the price and the hoops you have to go through to get in (3 month advance reservations) I likely wont bother.
(3)Lu N.
RPM Steak you've exceeded our expectations! The bacon app is melt in your mouth delicious. The largest cocktail shrimp we've ever had! The crispy shrimp was good as well! What I wouldn't recommend is the tuna appetizer. The steaks were some of the best we've ever had! And must get hasselback potatoe!! Could also do without the corn side dish. Chocolate cake and banana soufflé delish! Also can't forget the cotton candy! ;))) the service was perfection and the sommelier was on point!
(4)Ron F.
After all the hype checked out the restaurant. Beautiful interior very chic current very nice ambience. The service was outstanding out of this world a fantastic waitress the whole wait staff beautiful. The food although good was overpriced for what it was that is to be expected. As a downtown restaurant it's good not fantastic average typical steakhouse downtown if you're there check it out but I wouldn't take and go out of my way to go back there
(3)Chanel S.
I wanted to try this restaurant for quite sometime now because of Guilana and Bill. I made reservations for 11pm (they take dinner reservations until midnight) which worked great for me because I was traveling from Michigan to Illinois. Once I arrived I was immediately greeted by staff, seated at a booth near the bar area- which was very live and fun! Our waitstaff did an exceptional job! Made great recommendations! We had the octopus appetizer- it was smoked and had a bbq taste - AMAZING!! I tried the salmon and my guest had the bone in filet. The salon did not come with any veggie sides - everything was a la carte. The same was decent, not bad yet not so great. I'd have a steak the next time I dine there. I also told the waitress is was my guests birthday, she surprised us with cotton candy! All in all, our bill was around $180 (including 2 glasses of wine and 3 alcoholic beverages). Great place! Will return!
(4)Adoley J.
I save my pricy meals for birthdays and this year I decided to dine at RPM for the big day. After hearing so many wonderful things I was excited. I am happy to report I was not let down. First the place is really cool inside. It has a very nice ambience. Our waiter was super nice and attentive. But we all know you can have a nice place and crappy food. Well I'm happy to report that the food is good really good. I got the wedge salad, the Prime RPM Cap and a garlic fried fingerlings. The wedge had a twist to it and was served with avocado and olives. It was a good portion size and very delicious. My prime PRM Cap was superb. Perfectly cooked and the side peppercorn sauce was delicious. The garlic fingerlings were OK next time I will probably get the whipped potatoes or the millionaire's potato. The standout was the chocolate cake. The 14 karat chocolate cake was the most moist chocolate cake I've had in a while. It was so good I tried to save some for later and failed miserably. Next time I am ordering two it was that good. RPM is a great addition to the Chicago steakhouse scene.
(4)L L.
Great server, delicious steak. Called twice to ensure quiet table and they seated us right in front of the register next to the bar, where staff gathers to chat. Lots of crumbs in booth when I went to sit down. Disappointing for very expensive venue. Also I was told my date would get a special dessert for his birthday. Essentially all it was was a dessert with a candle. The "special" desserts are only for dinner guests. (We ate at 2pm) They also failed to offer coffee during dessert. Disappointing!
(3)Brandon G.
This place was great. The atmosphere was warm inside: not extremely loud like other large steakhouses, with comfortable seats and spacious tables. The steak was cooked to perfection. The sides were all great as well.
(5)Amy G.
Save your money...don't go. You won't be missing much of anything. The upstairs room is dark and dreary, not the place to be seated. The chopped salad tastes very sour, just not good. The bacon app is 2 slabs of fat drenched in maple syrup not good. The steaks are good, the only bright spot if you want to spend $57 per steak?
(2)Diana Z.
Unimpressive. RPM Italian is better. The porter rolls were the best part of the meal with the rosemary butter. Otherwise, nothing too impressive. The spare ribs were really difficult to cut and quite chewy. The cod was quite delicious, but very pricey for just a piece of fish with nothing on the side. The cauliflower and brussel sprouts were pretty good, and I would seriously consider only ordering sides if I had to go back. As for the steak, the group provided mixed reviews. Some said theirs were delicious, others thought theirs were not cooked to specification (asked for medium and got rare). The biggest disappointment was the chocolate souffle. Everyone ordered it because it sounded delicious, but were sorely disappointed when we were served what is basically warm chocolate soup. To the dessert chef at RPM, talk to the dessert chef at Roy's. Now that is a dynamite souffle. Giuliana and Bill's first restaurant is very well done, and I think they're coasting on that success with this second restaurant. It's good, but nothing to rave about, and certainly not worth the price considering all the other options in the area.
(3)David L.
Well, this is an pretty decent place, but as others have noted it is overpriced. As far as the menu, it is fine on the pricing, but the wine selection is very high-priced. But, I would charge the same if it were my place and people were willing to pay it. The service was pretty good...no big complaints. However, I ordered the cap steak for $45, cooked "medium". It came cold-rare. The waiter disappeared, so when he finally came back I showed it to him and he took it back to the kitchen. Many minutes later, after my client/guests had finished his meal, it came back....warm-rare. Extremely disappointing. At the end of the night and $710 later for 3 later, I had an okay experience, but I would not return.
(2)Rozalynn B.
I went for my birthday celebration. I'm so happy I chose this place! My guests & I were delighted with the ambiance, the service, & MOST important the food was EXCELLENT.
(5)Ante P.
Its okay...but I really don't understand all the hype. Transport the typical LA steakhouse to Chicago and you have RPM. We were perhaps too excited based on the reviews. Wagyu was so-so at $120 or whatever it was. I think they may be a little confused in that the steak doesn't prepare itself to 5 star levels just because its a little pricier. I would skip it honestly in hindsight. Server was excellent. I am a little over the night-club feel restaurant thing. Its not 2005 anymore. The Veuve Grand Dame made everything a little more bearable. Oysters were also okay...not great but okay. I expected more.
(3)Lorena A.
My husband and I visited RPM Steak for his birthday this past Thursday. Without a doubt, this was the best food we have had. The ambiance, meal, and staff are amazing (thank you Mike for such awesome service and food recommendations...extremely knowledgeable about the menu and spot on with all recommendations). We had the delight of enjoying the scallops, Mediterranean octopus, chilled west coast oysters, Cowboy steak, and risotto with truffles. Cocktails and Dessert: East India cocktails (simply amazing) & Nutella bread pudding and the popcorn, peanuts, and chocolate. I smile just thinking about this great night!
(5)Donna F.
I was relieved to see that the service both at the bar and at the table matched the prices. Nothing stings worse than when that doesn't happen. It is kind of a bite though when paying that money for a meal when you have to pay for bread. Hence my 4 star rather than 5 star rating. Highly recommend the crab leg and sashimi appetizer. Hesitated to order scallops in a steak place but they were just perfect and the sauce they are in is delicious. I split them with a "duke" and was quite satisfied. Even had some leftover steak. Also recommend the hasselback potato side dish and the bread pudding for dessert. Really loved leaving with the feeling that I was not ripped off and everything was as good as could be, except for the bread thing. It only makes the restaurant look as though they are cutting corners.
(4)Rosie M.
4 Stars because everything tasted great but was extremely expensive. The experience was nice, the restaurant is classy and cool looking, but I'm not sure the value is there for the price.
(4)Jedd J.
If you care more about scene than ambiance this is your place. Top tier prices for average steak. Service was pretty good.
(2)Rosemary C.
I can't tell you how much I was looking forward to an evening at RPM Steak with my friends. The food did not disappoint and both the wait staff at our table and bartender were wonderful but there is an air of arrogance regarding the reservations and seating that will prevent any of us from ever dining there again. First, I called mid-December for a reservation. I was told that any time other than 5:30 or 9:30 simply was not possible on any Friday in December or January since they are generally booked solid three months in advance so we finally and reluctantly took a 5:30 reservation. Yet what did we find? There were five empty tables at 6pm, 3 at 6:30pm, and 2 at 7:00pm! I'm not even counting booths because we were a party of 6 and the booths would not have really worked but several were also unused. I will never believe these were all "no shows". Also, they would not allow the first two of our party to arrive to go to the table. When our party was complete about 15 minutes later, drinks had been made for five of us at the bar. Five or six people can't have a conversation at the bar when you're seated in a straight line so we had to go through the bother of closing out the checks before we could go to our table which was empty the whole time of course. Also, no offer was made to carry our drinks to the table and we all stood around trying not to spill at the "concierge" station while we waited to be shown to our table. I will go back to RPM Italian. I've eaten there three times and the service is far superior to this restaurant. The food is good but there are a lot of good steakhouses in Chicago that treat you better.
(3)Christina X.
Just another steakhouse. I seriously think that if you are a steakhouse and serve dry-age meat where it's cooked with butter, salt and pepper it's really hard to differentiate yourself, and this restaurant is no different. With that being said what stood out was the giant seafood tower, risotto and mushrooms. They were amazing!
(3)S S.
Unfortunately I had a very unpleasant experience at RPM Steak last night. It was my fiancé and I's anniversary so we made reservations to celebrate. It's not often that we treat ourselves to a nice dinner, but we had heard great things about this restaurant and were really looking forward to a night out together. The restaurant itself is very beautiful, with a very sleek and modern vibe. We waited only a few minutes before being seated, and were greeted by our waiter a few minutes later. I can't recall his name...I am not sure if he never introduced himself or if I just didn't catch it. He gave us a drink menu and came back maybe 5 or so minutes later. After bringing us our drinks he returned another 5 minutes later to tell us about the specials and to take our order for dinner. We ordered, and within about 10 minutes our food arrived. The food itself was decent enough; we each ordered a filet and a split a side of the sweet potatoes. The steaks were good, but nothing extraordinary. It was after we ordered our meal that our experience headed downhill. For us spending $150 on a dinner is a lot; I understand that other parties may be spending 3-4 times that much, but we felt as though our waiter was overtly less than pleased with what we had ordered. From the moment we placed our order we barely saw him; he frequented the other high spending tables near us, but rarely checked in on us. We couldn't help but feel like second-class citizens. The cherry on the cake of the evening was when a cocktail being brought to another table was spilled on my head, sweater, and jacket that was draped over my chair. About 3 or 4 waiters rushed over, but seemed more concerned about cleaning the spill from the floor than the fact that I was now sitting thoroughly damp in someone else's vodka tonic. I am not one to make a scene and brushed it off when a few waiters expressed concern, but again, they seemed more interested in cleaning up the spill and getting the drink to the person that ordered it than any effect that it had on me or my evening. If I didn't already feel like a second-class citizen, sitting there trying to finish my meal with a wet sweater and hair certainly didn't help the matter. We finished our main course and the waiter dropped off a dessert menu without a word. At that point I was just ready to leave, and we told him we were ready for the check. No dessert on the house for our troubles, nothing. I would have even been satisfied with the manager coming over to apologize. Nothing. My fiancé and I joked that we should have just gone to Outback Steakhouse, at least there they would have probably given me another napkin to dry off with.
(1)Stella S.
The service was excellent. The millionaire baked potato with fontina and black truffles on top was amazing...even for $18, their steak is delicious, but their truffle braised short ribs was over cooked on the outside and not as tender as it should be on the inside. Pass on the short ribs and go for the steak.
(4)Sara C.
The cocktails and Aged Steak-burger were amazing! Met Bill Rancic. What a genuine guy! True Chicagoan !
(5)Mary Kay C.
My daughter, her husband and I ate at RPM. Tonight. The food was good. The waiter was not the happiest camper. But after we paid the bill we noticed the waiter talking to the manager. The manager then came to our table and asked if he could get our car for us. Without a doubt, he was asking us to leave. It left a bad taste for that restaurant. We won't be back.
(1)Ann J.
I don't know why I didn't review this place sooner. I went here with my dad on Christmas eve 2014. Oh. My. God. To put it into perspective, Hugo's has been my favorite restaurant in the city for years. I get Gibson's steak and the seafood. However, the last few times I have gone to Hugo's, my steak has not been cooked to the desire temp. On one visit, they screwed it up three times. I came to RPM not really knowing what to expect. Well, it was sensational. The atmosphere was hip and trendy yet elegant and inviting. The music was not loud and obnoxious as other reviews have stated. We were seated on the second floor, which overlooked the downstairs dining room. It was beautiful. The waitstaff was perfect and offered great advice and offered any accommodation we might need. The food was impeccable. We had seafood, salad, steak, and dessert. Not only was our steak cooked to perfection, it came to the table Peter Luger style, already cut. I can't say enough amazing things about this place. My new favorite in the City of Chicago, the place I call home!
(5)Sarah G.
I am new to Yelp, but have found it so helpful to view other peoples opinions when looking for a new place to dine. I come to Chicago a lot for work and anytime I can enjoy dinner with new friends or my husband, being entertained is highly important to me. What I love about this place is the loungy scenic feel it has. Great food, very unique drink menu (although a bit pricey) and the staff is very proffesional and may I add, good looking! I think the managers are a little over their heads. I watched how one of them selectively approach only the tables who were spending the most $. A little tacky in my opinion, but I guess it's the kind of place that get you better perks when your well known. Overall, I highly recommend it if your wanting to try a new steakhouse that's not overrated.
(3)Jacob W.
I went here for dinner with a friend last night and it was a great experience. I enjoy RPM Italian but the atmosphere here is even better. Our waiter was very friendly and helpful. He was not pushy at all which is nice. The food, setting, staff, wine and overall experience was one of the best I have had in Chicago. I will definitely visit again
(5)Alex B.
I'm rating this steakhouse relative to other comparable steakhouses I've visited recently. With that being said, it was a great meal.. the food just didn't match the price and aura around this restaurant. Beginning with the food - the thick-cut bacon appetizer was the most memorable part of the meal, I really loved this. We also enjoyed some tasty sides, none of which were anything special though.. The steak though, this is what I came here for. Not to say I was disappointed, but for ~$75 I was expecting greatness. I like my ribeyes marbleized, where the fat practically melts in your mouth. Our waiter pointed me to their Ribeye when I explained my preference: It came out as a great cut of meat, but lacking the flavor I was looking for. I visited here with a group of 6. At times I felt the wait staff was paying more attention to a few tables, profiling us to be insignificant. Maybe we were, but who cares, a nice steakhouse should recognize empty glasses on the table! There are places I would visit before coming here. RPM Steak is for you if you're in the mood for that "high status" feeling.
(3)Kat B.
We had a wonderful dinner here - it was a Monday night, so it was not very crowded and we had a booth with a good view. We loved the cheese fondue, the hen wood mushrooms, and the millionaire potato - maybe even more than the steaks (which were cooked perfectly and were delicious!) It was my husband's birthday so they brought out a watermelon cotton candy "puff" with "Happy Birthday" on it - very nice touch. Creative food and wonderful service!
(5)Michael L.
Great place to go if you're craving an average steak. The service, and vibe are great but the food was just "ok"... not an impression that you should have when spending this kind of money on dinner. I'm a very easy going guy but had to send my steak back because it was so charred and dry, it didnt even taste like steak. I decided to go with fish when they let me re-order and the salmon was good but nothing out of the ordinary. I go to fancy steakhouses all the time and I have to say I dont think I would go back to RPM. I left slightly disappointed and unimpressed and thought the food was just not up to par for the prices they charge. (Joe's Prime Steak keeps me coming back over and over, and RPM just did not leave me with that same impression). Disappointing, especially as a lettecue entertain you gold member.
(3)Jen J.
We had a WONDERFUL anniversary dinner here before the Justin Timberlake concert Monday evening. The atmosphere is really welcoming, we sat in a rounded booth that was cozy for us. Music was at a good volume as well. To start our waiter got us the drink menu and made some good suggestions. We had a nice glass of wine and an Old Fashioned to begin the meal. To start, we had the Parker House Rolls and Nordic butter, they were outstanding and warm. We also had the bacon. The bourbon and vanilla are great compliments. On the the main course. I had the 8oz filet, my boyfriend had the house specialty "The Duke". Each were cooked to our likening of medium/medium rare. Our server explained the different additions we could put on our steaks. After a little debate we settled on the bone marrow compound butter. It was to die for! As for sides, we sampled the macaroni and cheese. It was filled with bacon and broccoli which were excellent additions. We also tried the hand cut fries which came with a caesar dipping sauce. My boyfriend could not stop eating those. Finally, when you don't think you can eat anymore, dessert happens. We opted for the 14K chocolate cake. My goodness! What a divine piece of cake. It was so moist and just the right amount of "sweet". And just because things weren't already over the top, the chef sent out a huge bowl of watermelon cotton candy with lime zest dusted on top for our anniversary. Absolutely outstanding experience and we will be back again, hungry for more!
(5)Alyse R.
Ambience awesome. Bacon appetizer, chopped salad and bone in filet, awesome. The Duke was served luke warm. The wedge, too much blue cheese. The Hamachi was fishy. The waiter was not good. We mentioned an allergy to gluten and shellfish. When presenting the dessert menu, he said, "Here's what you can eat." No bueno. One person in our group suggested a better way of presenting. The waiter then preceded to rip up the menu and give the section to her of what she can have. Ok. We also had asked to have the menu signed by the chef. Instead, RJ and Jarred signed it and the waiter said we should come back again and try for the chef. In summary, the waiter was awful. May not come back. #waitersmakeorbreakit.
(1)Jason B.
Wow. Ran through all the courses and can't find one thing bad to say. If you have the means... I highly recommend it.
(5)Lindsey S.
I went to RMP last weekend with 7 of my friends for my bday celebration. The food and service was amazing. Our server was extremely knowledgeable and never rushed us (even though we were taking out time with dinner). I started with a chopped salad which was unlike any chopped salad I have ever had - so many good vegetables, followed by the braised short ribs and truffle baked potato....all of which I am craving right now. For dessert we ordered a pumpkin souffle and chocolate cake. They brought out the chocolate cake with a candle which was really nice. The real reason for my 5 star rating was due to one of the managers, Darryl, and his incredible service. A few things went wrong, but Darryl went above and beyond to make up for them. A true sign of a great manager and restaurant!
(5)Dan E.
I've been here twice and both times they made us wait over 20 minutes past our reservation before being seated. It's a trendy new spot and if they know you, you will get seated right away. The first time I went I gave them a pass because it was opening week. The service that night was good and the steaks were decent. I made the mistake of taking someone for a birthday date the second visit. I specified this in the reservation, so after waiting 25 minutes past our reservation time -- we were seated in the bar. How romantic that there are people standing at your table in the bar area waiting to be seated. Another nice touch was the speaker on the ceiling pointed directly at our table. It's in the bar area, so there is loud music playing. So loud, in fact, that the server could not hear us clearly when ordering and asking questions. The service and food were both average on this trip. There are too many great steak houses in Chicago to pay this kind of money for average service and hit or miss food at RPM Steak. I normally enjoy Lettuce Entertain You restaurants, but this one has to work out some kinks before earning my business back.
(2)Tetana P.
Atmosphere is nice. Food is ok. Definitely not worth the money they charge. however, the worst part is the service. I went with 4 people. and they screwed up my meal. Everyone ate while i watched. When they finished, my meal came and i ate alone. Mistakes happen but the fact that they offered no compensation for their mistake is shocking - again given the prices they charge. As comparison, I was in NYC two days later and had a slight screwed up on a meal. They not only compted my meal but also my friends. THATS SERVICE!
(2)Kyle B.
The most bland steak I've had at an upscale steakhouse. Wasn't bad by any means but I never had a point during the meal where I was blown away. The millionaire potato was really good but it's sad when the best part of the meal was a baked potato.
(2)Ana S.
We had our anniversary dinner here tonight which was outstanding ! I had made reservations 2 months ago since I knew we were coming to Chivago. Everything was top notch from the moment we came in. The service, atmosphere , the food was excellent. They really knew what they were doing. We ordered the rosemary bread which was great, the seafood tower and 2 filet mignons which were cooked to perfection. The fries and Mac cheese were outstanding. Our waiter comped us with cotton candy and ice cream which was very nice of him. Overall our dinner was exceptional. Great job!,
(5)Gretchen S.
My mom and I had lunch at RPM Steak yesterday.. I've eaten dinner here before and enjoyed it. I wanted to say thank you to your staff. Everyone was so kind to my mom. She is elderly and has some mobility issues. Everyone made her feel special and she enjoyed her lunch experience. Thank you for making my mom's day. I will definitely be bringing her back for lunch again.
(5)Alex A.
We went last evening and sat upstairs. I really wanted to be "wowed" by the place, but I wasn't. The service was great and the food was good . I liked my salad but the veggie sides were just ok. We actually sent one of the sides back because it was too salty to eat. The room upstairs has no ambiance and completely removed from the energy on the main floor. At least the noise level was better upstairs, so I could hear conversations. Again, great service but the food didn't meet expectations.
(3)neal s.
I was really disappointed with RPM Steak. I am a big fan of RPM Italian and the Lettuce Entertain You group and had high expectations. We were led into a beautiful dining room that has to be one of the nicest anywhere. The disappointments came at the beginning of the meal which put a damper on things for me. I brought a bottle of our own wine and expected a corkage fee in line with everywhere else in River North but here it is $40. For appetizers e ordered the Roast Crab and a Caesar Salad. When the Crab arrived I was startled to see that the crab leg was only 4 inches, surely for $18 I thought there was something else but no, that was it. The salad was very good, a bit on the small side and it was accompanied by a very tasty deviled egg that had a small piece of anchovy in it. The entrees we ordered included a filet and T-bone which were both very good and perfectly cooked. The waiter came out moments after we were served to make sure our orders were okay which was a nice, attentive touch. We had two delicious side dishes, the spinach was probably the best I have had and the fingerling potatoes were heavily seasoned and we all really liked them. For desert we shared their 18K chocolate cake which was just outstanding. It too is a bit pricey, $18 but it is very rich and dense and made for a good sharing item. I don't think they have the prices in line with what you get. The food was all very good but this may be the most expensive steakhouse in Chicago for what you get. Unless something changes I don't think I'll be back.
(2)Evelyn S.
The food is exceptionally delicious if this review were solely on the food it would definitely deserve the 5 stars. However the service ruined our dining experience. Upon arriving for a 9 pm reservation on a Tuesday night we were kept waiting for 40 minutes or more. 3 other parties of over 4 people were seated prior to us. One of those did not appear to have a reservation. When we finally got a table we got seated at the bar area. We were treated in a discriminatory manner. Our party consisted of 5 people. 4 out of the 5 of us happen to be "of color". It leads me to the conclusion that either the staff is trained in this manner or clearly the management does not want a diverse clientele. The hostesses were rude and condescending and our server, although seemed oddly friendly at first was sarcastic. Business is business and RPM needs to understand that we are no longer in a period of time where only certain people could afford to or should be privileged enough to dine at their restaurant.
(2)Fuudcritic C.
My first thought... another steakhouse? So yes, another one. I've been there 3 times already (entertaining friends). Very friendly staff (wondering if they came from RPM Italian because if you call over there now, they are not friendly). Beautiful dining room. Excellent food. Priced kind of high. Good but on the high side. One thing we've noticed and can't quite figure out. The "Duke" and the filet...both filets. Looks like the same size. Plated the same. Taste the same. Why is one $52.00 & one $57.00?? Anyway, besides that everything is good especially.....the hazelnut souffle!!!
(4)Lindsey C.
I was really excited to go to RPM Steak again and celebrate our anniversary with friends. Since I could not get a reservation for dinner, I made one later for some drinks and dessert at 10:45pm. Once most of our party was there on time, I gave my name to the hostess to check in. She greeted us very rudely and acted like she could not find my name after giving it to her several times. She then stated that our whole party had to be present in order to be seated (annoying but ok fine). Again, the interaction was just very rude and dismissive. My friend went back to ask her if perhaps before the other 2 friends came if we could just be seated. The hostess told my friend that the table was not ready. So my friend so ok, once the table is ready can we be seated? And she responds again with an attitude and tells my friend "she seems confused"!! This is just an unacceptable way to treat your guests.The first impression is the last impression. Very disappointing and not how I would think you would want your guests to be welcomed.
(2)Alia H.
The restaurant did end up calling me back and provided me with a full refund for the dinner. Thank you
(4)Carmen K.
Lovely ambiance, amazing old fashions, the octopus was divinely prepared, and their millionaire potatoes with black truffle are decadently delicious! And the waiter and bartenders were professional, friendly, & attentive.
(5)Larry S.
Took a group here a few weeks ago. The place is over the top expensive and dressy with decor is 50's modern with servers in white tuxes. Guess what? Your budget will be blown but you will be smiling. This place pulls it off and is easily the best steakhouse in the City. The aged steaks are flavorful beyond expectation and beautifully prepared. The bison steak in particular was raved about. Steak Tartar, Pork Belly, Yellowtail Sushi were all fantastic. Sides of Wild mushrooms, mashed potatoes and Brussels were all great . No creamed spinach ????? Wine list was extensive and of course shockingly expensive. Drinks are superb as one might expect. We had baked Alaska for dessert with the attendant flambé show. Who has that on the menu these days? You will need to work at getting a table as the place is often sold out for weeks. I did not like the bill but we were all blown away by the evening. Recommended without hesitation.
(5)Steve S.
My wife and I have lived in Chicago (River North) during the past year and have had an opportunity to try so many great restaurants. With the exception of Alinea, this was the best meal we've had here. RPM Steak is brand new, so we jumped on Open Table and made a reservation for a Wed at 4:30 PM (only thing available currently), but arrived hungry and ready... Two great drinks to start with - Sazerac for me, Grey Goose Soda for her. No frills/overly complex drinks, just classic cocktails made extremely well. Food consisted of Bacon Appetizer, Charred King Crab Appetizer, "The Duke" Ribeye Filet (rare) for me, Guiliana's Chopped Salad for my wife, and a side of Charred Summer Corn for the table. We had the Hazelnut Soufflé for dessert. Hands down the best steak I've had in Chicago (yes, we've been to them all). Steak was cooked perfectly. The Ribeye filet was lean but had tons of flavor vs. standard filet. Service was excellent and friendly, and less pretentious than expected.... A huge welcome in my book! Bottom line, I have never posted a review of any restaurant ever on Yelp, but felt compelled to with RPM Steak. Simply outstanding, thank you!
(5)Kelsey L.
We had high hopes for this place, as we are fans of their Italian restaurant. It was their opening night, so a few missteps are to be expected. That being said, we were fairly disappointed in the overall experience. The space is cool, kind of a clubby-type feel (including the music), but lacks personality. We felt like we could be in any number of River North eateries. Our server was nice, but really didn't seem to care about our experience. On to the food: For entrees, I had the 16oz Dry Aged NY Strip - it was good, but not amazing. My friend had the 20oz Grass Fed Bone-In Ribeye, which was sadly the worst dish of the night. If I want a great grass fed steak, I'll go to Unite Urban Grill - twice as good for half the price. The crab appetizer was by far the best dish we had (although $18 was pretty high for a few small bites - literally only half of 1 crab leg). The wedge salad was traditional, but for some reason they put balsamic dressing in between the lettuce wedges (and not listed on the menu) - it was a weird combination with the blue cheese dressing on top. The other thing that surprised me was that neither a manager or owner ever came by to check on our meal. Really? On opening night you don't care enough to ask some of your first guests how their experience was? Because of the people behind this place, I am sure it will be packed regardless of the experience they provide, but for me it is overhyped and overpriced.
(2)Eric R.
So I buddy and I came in here on a Friday night on a lark. No reservations, no nothing. By some miracle we got a table in the bar area with ease. So far so good. Our drink orders were taken quickly and we were off to the races. I ordered the grass fed ribeye which was cooked to a perfect medium. The only problem is the steak was just not that good, I mean it was not bad it was just underwhelming. My buddy had the Kansas City strip and felt the same way. They charge a premium but you are basically paying for the room and the opportunity to be with the beautiful people. I ate at Smith and Wolenksy the week before and it was better. For sure I will come back for the bar, but I can't see eating here again. Finally, for a place that prides itself on being trendy, how do you let customers wear T-shirts in the main dining area on a Friday night? The times they are a changin I guess....
(2)Tiffany A.
Rpm steak is doing it right! Service was exceptional and the decor was perfect. It's trendy and like no other steakhouse in Chicago. For an appetizer we got the Parker house rolls and thick cut bacon. The bacon melted in my mouth I highly recommend. I got the filet mignon and my boyfriend got the hanger steak, both medium. For sides we got the Giuliana salad (BEST SALAD EVER) and the hassleback potato. For dessert we had the 14k gold chocolate cake. They also had a large wine selection. I loved everything we ordered and it was worth the splurge on a nice dinner!!
(5)Jay J.
RPM Steak was excellent. We were there exactly one week after it opened but it functioned like a restaurant that had been open forever. The space is beautiful and very comfortable. We found the service to be outstanding (thanks Eric!). It was professional and attentive without being pretentious. Some may appreciate the pompous formality of many restaurants at this price point but we do not so RPM Steak was a very refreshing. The food was extraordinary and while the steaks were the star, the sides were excellent as well with the charred sweet corn being an a great surprise. Do not miss it while it is on the menu! Its definitely a special occasion splurge but well worth it. Owner Bill Rancic was there and I'm sure the celebrities will frequent this place in droves in addition to everyone else as the word spreads. This place will definitely be as popular as RPM Italian so experience it while its still easy to get a table on short notice.
(5)Gregory S.
Went there last night for dinner. We sat at the bar tabletops for dinner. Incredible service, awesome food (got the bone marrow, wagyu A-5 tartar, NY Strip for two, brussel sprouts with bacon and the baked potato with truffle), and a great atmosphere. Can't ask for much more than that!
(5)W C.
I went here with my bride to be for our anniversary dinner. It was our first time at RPM Steak but we've been to RPM Italian many times. Per the usual at this restaurant group's locations, had to wait quite a while past our scheduled reservation time to be seated. Once seated, the service was good. We enjoyed the special salad they had on the menu that evening and the millionaire's potato was pretty darn good. I wasn't that impressed with my bone-in steak but my fiancee's filet was very good. The decor was very pleasing and the room has a nice ambiance. I'd give it another shot sometime for sure, just didn't do it for me this particular visit.
(3)Claudia W.
Let's face it, this place is expensive! If you decide to open up your wallet and go, you won't be disappointed. Started off with west coast oysters and the bone marrow appetizer. The oysters were topped with a dice of jalapeño and cucumber and lime juice, fresh and delicious, a much better alternative to the classic cocktail sauce. The bone marrow presentation was beautiful, the top of the marrow was slightly crusted with smoked paprika and curry, and served with grilled bread slices, a real treat. Two of us ordered the tuna steak, came seared and medium rare with a light salsa verde. Two of us ordered meat, a petite fillet and the skirt steak, all 4 of us very happy diners. Is the millionaire's potato worth $18? At this point, we didn't care, it was good! The hen of the woods mushrooms were a huge hit with the whole table. Finished off with Baked Alaska which is flamed at the table, a nice way to celebrate a special event, and the chocolate banana cotton candy, which is just plain fun!! Can I rush back every week? My budget won't allow it, but will keep in mind for the next special celebration.
(5)g z.
Typically, I avoid the downtown, touristy, large restaurants. I had friends visiting from out of town and they invited us for dinner at RPM Steak. I must say I was extremely impressed. The staff was great from start to finish. I am sorry I did not get our server's name, but he was super from beginning to end with great recommendations for everyone at the table. I had a smoked, prime rib which I believe was a special. it was probably the best prime rib I ever had. My girlfriend had the cod which she is still raving about. I would definitely go back for more. Thanks!
(5)Petey D.
Knowing this was a Melman restaurant I knew it would be good food, but completely unexpected to find that it was exceptional. I loved the ambiance, the service was friendly and attentive. We ordered the grass fed bone in rib-eye (I will only eat grass fed so I was thrilled to see it on the menu) cooked perfectly. The best steak I've had since Prime 112 in Miami last year. They even sliced it so that my girlfriends and I could share. The Fall Giuliana chopped salad was incredible. Every bite had something new and exciting in it. I will be returning weekly just for that salad while it is in season. All of our sides were delicious. They accommodated my friend with delicious vegetarian choices and we were all raving. Grass Fed choices ! Yay! Everything was fresh and cooked perfectly with great flavors.
(5)Edith D.
I went to this place the 1st week they opened. We had no reservations just wanted to check it out. They were able to squeeze us in for a table. I loved it, great atmosphere and amazing food.
(5)John H.
Best steakhouse in Chicago. I recommend the King Crab to start and then one of their signature ribeye steaks. Great atmosphere and service as well.
(5)Ola O.
Service was amazing! DevLin was wonderful:) Food was good, but not what we expected. It was 3.5/4 stars at best, BUT they were super open to constructive criticism and even comped our salads because of it. Classy. (Would have preferred to have loved our salads though:/) Filet... better at Mastros, Joes, Chicago Cut. Overall: great ambiance, service, scene. Been there, done that, maybe in the future it'll turn into the quality of the original RPM.
(4)Tracy F.
Definitely not all it's hyped up to be. First, let me say that the service was excellent. The hosting staff, the coat check, the bartender, the bussers, the waiter. All excellent. Friendly, knowledgable, approachable. The ambiance was OK. The crowd, directly after work, was about 50's and then quickly dropped to mid 20's. The whole room felt like one big agency meeting. The food was very average for an upscale restaurant and below average for an upscale steakhouse. The coal-fired crab was fine. The flavor was good but there was no color on the dish. Covered in sauce, it looked like a white piece of, well, you know. Giuliana's chopped salad was good. No complaints. The tuna steak was perfectly cooked but the salsa verde was nearly non-existent, leaving me eating a very large piece of plain tuna. My friend ordered the scallops and said they were average. The desserts were wonderful and the only items worth their cost on the menu. We had the souffle and the nutella bread pudding. That bread pudding was amazing. At $100pp, I expect the food to be outstanding, which is far from the below average cuisine we received. Stick to RPM Italian. Better experience and food.
(2)Amanda C.
I loved it! Food was great, service great, atmosphere great! It was our anniversary and everything was perfect. I can't wait to go back! Thanks Rpm! Great date night place.
(5)Caitlin M.
Such an amazing experience from the ambiance, to the service to the food. Eric was fantastic. Was a great dining experience. Would highly recommend!
(5)Michael R.
Great dinner. The million dollar mashed potatoes were unbelievable. The tomahawk steak we had was melt in your mouth. Service was great, wine was great, atmosphere was great. Doug Psaltis and RJ stopped by our table to ensure everything was going well. Overall one of the better restaurants down town! Highly recommended!
(5)Anne A.
This review is solely based on dessert and drinks. My girlfriend and I came here around 10 pm on a Thursday the second week they opened. We were quickly seated at a nice table at the bar with prompt service (probably because the place was not very busy at the time). We ordered the 14k gold chocolate cake, a glass of wine, and their version of a Baileys and coffee (they did not offer Baileys, so I was given something similar). The chocolate cake was a little heavy and dry for my liking, and when I got the bill I was shocked. $55.00 for one desert and two drinks? There are far better places in Chicago for that price. Not sure I want to give this place another try, but I do love me some grass fed meat. We'll see.
(3)Sheela C.
The food was fantastic. I enjoyed the broccolini, braised short rib, and shared the chocolate cake with my pal. I'm not giving this place 5-stars though because the server was kind of a jerk at times and on my way to the restroom, I slipped on food that was on the floor. It appeared to be some kind of puree...
(3)Nancy M.
I brought seven business colleagues for dinner on a Thursday evening. The place was packed, and energetic, but we were able to converse at a nice round table. This place has a very unique, cool, hip, sophisticated, urban vibe...and is truly one of the best decorated restaurants in Chicago. Great bar area, comfortable, unstuffy atmosphere. The service was outstanding - good explanation of the menu, good suggestions, prompt, friendly, knowledgeable service without being stifling. The food was very good - most enjoyed their various steaks, but a colleague and I had the half spicy miso lobster, which was exceptionally good. Salads were pretty good, parker rolls amazing, seafood tower excellent. Very good sides - best of all was the "millionaire's" potato! Good wine selection and great cocktails. It is pricey - we paid about $125 per person excluding wine and drinks. I would definitely bring out-of-town guests and business contacts here again.
(4)Danielle L.
Service recommend every expensive items literally no other items. I wanted to love this place...but plates were cleared before plates were ready to be cleared, Loved RPM Italian loved much more.
(3)Ornela Z.
Chopped salad is awesome and our waitress was great! For not being open long they are pretty organized and accommodating. We thought we had reservations but they didn't have us on but got us in anyways :)
(4)Kris W.
Meh. The ambience is fantastic and so is their service but the the food was just okay. The shrimp with asparagus was fabulous but my grass fed steak was charred on the top and really lacked flavor. Their flagship double baked potato was not that out of this world either. I hate to say that as I was really expecting more. Not my top three steakhouses. Sorry.
(3)Jeffrey K.
I hate kale but I thought the kale salad was fantastic. Miso cod and steak where great. Mac and cheese and brussel sprouts were top notch. Amazing service.
(5)Jonathan W.
Pretty standard steak house experience.
(4)Tiffany C.
Love the new restaurant! The staff was great and the food was excellent! We will definitely be back!
(5)Jenny B.
Since it open I have been there 7 times include the day president Obama was there.I had most of dishes on the menu. Every single bite I had was phenomenal. Beyone they have superber wine list. I had two bottle of great French wine is hardly to find in other places. Service is good too seems like they have the best waiters in town work for them.The restaurant itself is very beautiful. Over all everything is perfect will back there every week.
(5)Saif Y.
no better place in the city in my book.
(5)Kristan S.
Went there for our engagement anniversary and had the most expensive steak on the menu!! It melted in my mouth and both our sides were delicious!!! Great ambiance and impeccable service!!!
(5)Jessica T.
Our experience did not live up to the hype. We went on a Friday for a 5:30 reservation (only time we could get before 10:00). We went to the bar for a cocktail before sitting at our table. The bartenders were fantastic!!! Super friendly, welcoming and explained their drink menu. Many of the cocktails featured gin or rum and I don't like either. I asked what they would recommend with vodka and the bartender suggested one of their signature drinks but made with vodka instead. The martini he made was wonderful - definitely a unique taste but I loved it. One of my friends had a manhattan and she said it was excellent. The presentation of their cocktails is great - very well thought out. When we arrived the bar and restaurant areas were not crowded at all. When we asked the hostess if we could sit at the bar for one drink before moving to the table, she said, "well....we would like to seat you sooner than later" and seemed a little annoyed. Again - the bar tables and restaurant tables were mostly empty. We decided to stay at the bar for a drink anyway. We were seated at a booth in the bar area that just happened to be directly under a speaker. They play club-type music, which didn't seem to match the feel of the restaurant. It was quite loud coming from the speaker and we asked our waiter if it could be turned down just a tad. The manager came over in person to apologize that he was not able to adjust the volume - he was very nice about it and sent us an appetizer on the house. He sent the coal roasted king crab, which was delicious but highly overpriced. $18 for what amounted to 3 small bites of crab. We enjoyed it but were glad we didn't have to pay for it. Would have preferred that he moved our table to the then empty dining area. We ordered the crispy shrimp appetizer which was really good and more worth the money. For our main courses we had the short ribs (which were suggested by both the bartender and our waiter) and "the duke" rib eye fillet. For sides we had blue cheese whipped potatoes and brussel sprouts with bacon. Overall, the food was good but not 5-star. There was nothing "wrong" with any of our dishes but nothing that really wowed us either - especially for all the hype this place is getting. Our evening ended on somewhat of a negative note because our waiter made settling our bill pretty confusing. We were paying on credit cards and gift cards and we asked him twice to help us make sure we were adding everything correctly. His responses were very vague, even though we were clearly confused. We left the table and went to the bathroom on our way out. He caught us by the front door and asked for our credit card and signature again. When we asked what we owed him this time he said, "well you can leave me whatever you want". Odd.....and not helpful. I still want to try RPM Italian but there are better steak places in Chicago like Chicago Cut, Mastro's, and Joe's Stone Crab and Steak.
(3)Yuki Y.
Very fun atmosphere, service was great, beautiful room. Seemed like everyone from LEYE was there tonight, including Rich Melman, both his sons, and Gary McCarthy. Started with eggplant appetizer and Bibb lettuce salad. Our entrees were the halibut and hanger steak. Finished with the cheesecake soufflé. Everything was very good. Go for the lively scene and fun!
(4)Eunice B.
The hangover steak was awesome! The Nutella bread pudding was to die for! I wish I lived here to eat here more often!! Cant wait to come back!!
(5)Gerilyn A.
I dined at RPM Steak a couple of weeks ago with friends and had a fantastic experience. We tried a number of different dishes-all were awesome. The martinis were mixed and chilled perfectly (I'm often pickier about this than the food! :)) and our server was delightful. I will definitely be back!
(5)Stacy L.
Was in a Thursday night, place was packed! Reminds me of home. Was able to grab a seat and ate at the bar. Husband and I's meal was fantastic, drinks were delicious and the soufflés we're out of this world! Manny and Erik were great as well. Will return when back in town.
(5)Lynn S.
Made a reservation 3 months in advance for my daughter's birthday. Only options were 6:30 and 10. Took the 6:30, and was looking very forward to a great meal. Came early, had drinks in the bar. Very nice atmosphere, really good Cobbler cocktail, Moscow Mule, tequila, etc. now for dinner. Sat at a round table somewhat near the steps to the pretty dining room. Froze every time the revolving door opened (constantly). Really bad, even with a sweater on. Appetizer was salads all around-terrific Caeser and wedge salads. Then came the supposed highlited-steaks. 4 of 5 were done wrong, either way too rare or overdone to inedibility. Told our waitress about the issue and got a look of 'what! Our kitchen made a mistake? No way!' No offer to comp. stuck with really bad $57 New York which was not eaten. Her answer: dessert is on me. Gee, thanks. No thanks. Won't be back as Mastro's and Chicago Cut service and food are equally as good or better and they know how to make a mistake right. Ruined the birthday nite and a huge disappointment.
(3)Cici C.
Visiting from Boston, this was on our list of to do's in the Windy City. The decor is very nice and the service is the best we have experience in a steakhouse (even better than back home). Our waiter Mac was awesome. He was very friendly and very helpful and on point the entire night. The food was pretty good. We ordered the bread with the rosemary butter which was good but wish the bread was atleast warm. My boyfriend and I split the Caesar salad which was good. We each had a filet mignon and split the whipped potatoes and the broccolini. The potatoes were awesome but wish I ordered them without the blue cheese crumbs on top. The broccolini were good. Steaks were good. I got mine well down which arrived well done and not burnt. My boyfriend however ordered medium well and received his completely well done. We each had beverages from the bar which were good and consistent. For dessert we had the baked Alaska which look awesome and tasted pretty good but just wish the rum taste wasn't as strong as it was. The music was a little too loud. All in all it was a good experience and recommend trying at least once for anyone looking to eat here. Thanks again Mac!
(4)Dave L.
After first looking at RPM Steak's menu online, I realized this was going to be one of the most expensive meals of my life. Luckily, this was a business dinner for a group of twelve and I could indulge in whatever my heart desired. RPM Steak doesn't stick out on the street, in fact it is easy to miss. It's clean exterior lines continue throughout the restaurant. There is nothing to complain about regarding the atmosphere, yet there is nothing that makes it remarkable. It was nice but the environment felt sterile. The impression I got from the front staff was a feeling of superiority and arrogance . They were well aware that you made your reservation a month in advance and knew that if you didn't walk through the door that night, someone else would have replaced you. Our waitress was significantly more personable after realizing we would be ordering significant amounts of food which would mean a large tip. My favorite part of the meal was the first course of appetizers. We ordered a seafood tower, foie gras, and the thick cut bacon. I had never tried any of these dishes previously and was most impressed by the foie gras. It was seared leaving the perfect consistency in the center and tasted incredible. Throughout the night we ordered several bottles of wine. Their wine list was so massive that it was impossible to order something without the help of the server. Unfortunately, none of the bottles recommended were memorable and many were disappointing. This becomes even more frustrating after looking at the price of each bottle. As we ordered our main course, the server called out the Cowboy steak as one of her favorites. I was looking to try something new so I decided to give it a try. The steak was cooked perfectly, as expected, but the cut required a lot of the piece to be left on the plate due to the bone and the fat. I was surprised to see so much of the meat left inedible. The real winner of the night was the Japanese A5 Miyazaki. Even though it was only 5oz, the flavor and tenderness made it perfect. Our waitress was surprised to hear that many of us thought the Japanese A5 was superior to the Cowboy. We ordered all of the sides possible, from the Mac and Cheese to the Millionaires potatoes. They were well prepared but like so much else, there were none that stood out. Since obviously the meal wasn't enough, we had to order each of the deserts. I only tried the chocolate cake and cappuccino. Overall, RPM Steak is more of a place to be seen than a place that will keep you coming back for more. I am glad I tried it but for such an expensive meal, I was left wanting more.
(3)Kimberly S.
Wow! A fabulous dinner. We had reservations for 8pm. We waited for about 20 min at the bar and had a glass of wine. Excellent service. We were seated at a beautiful table and were waited on from the moment we sat down till we left. Wonderful food, atmosphere is sleek, and service superb. Dinner yummy.
(5)Craig S.
The chic decór mirrors the service-style and the food offerings of RPM Steak. They have a surprisingly wide ranging menu that would even make vegetarians happy.
(5)Kenny L.
We had an outstanding experience at RPM Italian and decided to give RPM Steak a shot. Upon showing to our table host asked us if our visit was a special ocassion - we shared it was our 30th anniversary. Sommeilier was excellent and friendly. Wine was also excellent - wine from Burgundy. Waitress was good. We ordered the 24 oz cowboy steak - price is a bit on the high side compared to our steak houses we frequently visited in Chicago. It was cooked properly - taste was okay but not outstanding for the price. Had the sides - hasselback potatoes- and I think the crispy artichokes - both very good. Dessert is where the experience turned sour - we ordered the Alaskan Bake and had this many times in other restaurants. Some hits and some not so good. What RPM Steak served was basically an ice cream cake with liqueurs - not a classic Alaskan Bake. The new male waiter approached us for our opinion as we shared that we were surprised that the menu didn't mentioned that the RPM's version of the classic dessert -is not an original version,. If Iknew it was an ice cream cake I would have skip it. Instead of being sensitive and understanding of our feedback - his reaction and response was this: "I like it" and then just WALKED AWAY!! I guessed the next time when I visit RPM Steak (if there is a next time) I will make sure I check with him to make sure my requests meet his approval before I provide any feedback!! I cannot accept this type of poor professionalism at a high end steak house - especialky in Chicago where the choices of steak houses are the best in the nation. I cannot take the chance of returning and entertain my guests and have this guy serving me. BTW - on the way outthe sommelier asked us for our dining experience and my wife shared our experience and she was sincerly apologetic and called the manager to talk to us. She was also surprise that nothing was done about our 30th anniverssary. Because it was thanksgiving weekend - I decided to tip the miimum of 15 % for less than professional wait service.
(2)Jeannine K.
Like the Italian restaurant, they have a good gluten free menu and knowledgeable staff. But we weren't blown away like we were at RPM Italian. It's much like any other steak house, but more expensive.
(3)Alberto G.
Everything about this place is amazing. The service was excellent. Our waiter was Edward and everything he recommend surpassed our expectations. The cocktail menu was very delicious and intriguing. I love the fact that everything here is made to share. The appetizers were great. I can't wait to go back
(5)Joanne P.
Definitely not worth the trip when there are so many other great meat choices. I had the blandest short ribs ever for this price point. And I prefer brussel sprouts not just the actual leaves. The bread pudding dessert was good but it's hard to sit through a meal where only the dessert is up to par. Guess this is another place that survives on the celebrity owners rather than quality food.
(2)George P.
I really liked the layout of the place and it was jumping in there, but the steak was just ok. I enjoy RPM Italiano better.
(3)Scott F.
We had an amazing dinner! The best service we've had in a long time. Kerri coursed out everything perfectly and made our experience so great. RPM is lucky to have Kerri and we will definitely be back. Get the bison filet or the scallops if you go. The oysters and all of the salad options are delicious starters. Get the cobbler as a cocktail to start!
(5)Steve F.
Poor experience. Service spotty, food off. Not up to par with other upscale steakhouses.. I've been to Mastro's, Gibsons's, Cut, Palm, Del Friscos and many more. RPM steak is certainly not in the same league. The atmosphere is cool, clubby and upbeat, but doesn't make up for the lackluster service and food. My Steak lacked flavor and texture, wasn't sure if it was "prime" beef it was so bad.. Sides were small, especially for the price. Would not return, nor would I recommend...
(1)Steve P.
Service and food was good however when I called to confirm the reservation I let them know that we are celebrating a birthday. They never did acknowledge it. It looked like they were more interested in getting you in and out so the next table can be sat. Also on the way out, no one at the front desk said good night or thank you. Don't think I would return. There are too many other restaurants out there that actually go the extra mile for the customer.
(2)Sarah S.
Went here with 8 family members and sat on the top floor overlooking the HUGE dining room. The whole restaurant is trendy and very aesthetically pleasing but it was good luck we were upstairs because downstairs was loud and basically a see and be seen meat market. Now-to the important stuff-food. The group's collective thought? Meh. Won't go back. Overpriced and no taste to back it up. Bavette's or Mastro's has a WAY better steak and the sides were even more lack luster. The millionaire's potato doesn't hold a candle to Mastro's truffled crab gnocchi or lobster mashed. Service is too notch but also comes with a bit of pretentious snobbery. They may make it because it's RPM, but I will be directing steak lovers elsewhere.
(2)Elizabeth K.
The only reason this isn't 3 stars is because this place is ridiculously over-hyped, over-priced, and over-the-top. The steaks were pretty mediocre. We had a big group, so I got to try a few different cuts. None of us were that impressed considering the lowest chop is like $38. The sides were very good, the presentation is lovely, the wine selection is insane if you can afford it. The service, just so-so. We had reservations for about 9 people, so obviously a large table was set for us, however they wouldn't seat us until our entire group was there, and even when we all arrived they still made us wait for about 15 minutes. For how they seem to pride themselves on their level of sophistication (all servers wear white dinner jackets, atmosphere is super upscale) the service and food quality just wasn't there. I liked Rosebud Steakhouse better - more traditional, friendly, still fancy, and the steaks were better.
(2)Andi M.
I made a reservation here when I had a few girlfriends coming in from out of town over Labor Day weekend. The six of us show up for dinner, and the valet informs us, that the power is out. Another couple pulled up at the same time that also had a reservation, and were informed of the same thing by a flustered looking valet.. sorry, no power. And that was that. We asked if the power just suddenly went out, and he said that it had been out for hours. So... RPM had my cell phone number and couldn't call me to inform me of this? I get that your power is out, but someone there doesn't have a cell phone to call and inform all reservations? I find this hard to believe, my expectations are much higher and that it's not hard to make a simple phone call. This is a poor showing of customer service.
(1)Cassandra B.
I had an incredibly wonderful experience at RPM Steak. The restaurant is beautiful, with a very cool vibe and the staff is extremely friendly and professional. Our server, Matt S., was a delight. He made sure that our evening at RPM Steak was a memorable one with his impeccable service. Matt really gets what fine dining is all about. And the food is heavenly. I was lucky enough to experience the Grand Seafood Platter. The presentation was spectacular and the seafood even better. But don't skip the coal roasted crab; it's to die for! The risotto was the best I have ever tasted. There were six of us dining, so we had three steaks to share. The Kansas City, the short rib and the 60 day dry aged ribeye. OMG! The ribeye was the best steak I have ever had. Cooked to perfection with incredible flavor. We shared several sides, but by far the best was the Millionaire's Potato. I didn't know a potato could taste that good. I thought the Nutellla bread pudding was the best dessert, but then they brought out the Baked Alaska. Unbelievable! The sommelier was extremely knowledgable and helpful. He recommended two wines. A Sancerre for the seafood and a red Blackbird Arise for the steaks. Both were spot on. RPM Steak is a restaurant that is a must!
(5)Jill E.
We dined at RPM Steak last night with another couple. I never write reviews, but I felt inclined to do so now. Our whole experience from the food to the service was very average. It started out with our server mentioning at least 4-5 times, how "people from all over the country are talking about RPM", etc... And they have the best of everything! He started out with his speal about the most expensive items first, which I find to be a turn off. My opinion is if you are the best in anything it doesn't have to be announced! The steak was good, we just had dinner Chiristmas Eve at Mastro's and no comparison. Mastro's is by far superior. The cauliflower tasted like it was doused in chicken broth with some curry powder. I love roasted cauliflower and this was not good. I can go on and on, but I won't. When we ordered coffee at the end, the cream had some hardened chocolate on the inside of the pitcher. The women's bathroom was kind of a mess. We had to go searching for paper napkins to wipe our hands. I dine out a lot, Chicago has the finest restaurants. And when we spend several hundred dollars on a meal, I expect it to be outstanding and attention to detail a priority.
(2)Brandon H.
Good ambiance, good apps, bad steak.
(2)Meredith E.
I went last night and really enjoyed it. The decor is great--very LA. I had two drinks at the bar (the cobbler, definitely recommend) and then was seated at a table. We had to wait for a little bit for our reservation, so the server apologized and offered an amouse bouche (salmon, delish.) We started with the bacon because everyone raves about it--but I thought it was just fine. We also had half a lobster, which was tasty. I shared the Duke steak with my mother and we had the hen of the woods mushrooms and the millionaire potato. I know some people say the potato is overpriced, but it was so good, I would definitely get it again. The hen of the woods mushrooms were also great! We finished with the chocolate cake, which was rich, but good. The service was lovely--our waiter was very nice and obviously was trying not to rush us, but I wish he had sped up his check-in intervals a little more. That being said, it was a great experience and I would definitely recommend it.
(4)Sara R.
This place has amazing food, service and great atmosphere! The steaks here are cooked perfectly. I would come to Chicago just to eat here!!! Yumm
(5)Dave S.
I wanted to take my wife someplace special for her birthday last night, but figured we had no shot at getting into the newly opened RPM Steak. That is, until our good friend Bruce worked his magic and got us a table seated comfortably right by the bar with a great view of the entire restaurant right at the time I requested. The table even had a "reserved" sign on it. Needless to say, the wife was very pleased when I told her late in the day where we were going for her birthday dinner that night. The service was fantastic, and our waitress Amanda was very knowledgeable and friendly. Now to the food. We started with the Juliana's vegetable salad, which was incredible. The salad is comprised of 10 different veggies all blending very nicely together. The dressing topped it all off. Great way to start. For dinner, my wife had the Grilled Strip which came pre-sliced and served with a shallot-bone marrow sauce that was amazing. I had the 8 oz. Bison filet, which was the best Bison I have ever had. The steak was cooked perfectly and the cherry peppers on the side were the perfect compliment to the meat! Make sure you eat them!! We also shared a side of asparagus, which was great as well. For dessert, we had the baked alaska, which again, amazing. They also brought us a complimentary cotton candy which was cool. Also have to mention the fantastic cocktails and wine. We each had a drink to start (Manhattan for her, Whiskey Sour for me) and then enjoyed a glass of wine with each of our meals. Overall, I give RPM Steak the highest rating possible. We will be back again....and again....and...............
(5)Larry H.
Went to RPM Steak to try something new. Loved restaurant and bar vibe. Then came service and food. Service was very spotty and food average at best. Meal without tip 183.43 for two. Much better choices at that price point. Also wondering why Yelp only posted this review to App site? Not public site.
(2)Jill S.
Super friendly hosts! Awesome foodlobster was soooo good also fresh baked bread...server Kerri made our experience perfect!!!
(5)Stephanie S.
I went here with a small group of friends last night, and it was fantastic. I read the yelp reviews prior to our visit, and I'm very surprised by how everyone is reviewing the service. We got to the restaurant early, so we enjoyed a drink at the bar, and then were seated at our table a few minutes prior to our original reservation. Our waiter was very friendly and accommodating- allowed me to sample a few red wine choices before I ordered a fresh glass, etc. We started with the oysters, which were FANTASTIC. Best oysters I've ever had-these are a must try. They come 6 to an order so it's perfect for a group. We also had the buttered rolls which melt in your mouth. We skipped the salads, and got right down to business. Our group had the Duke ribeye, the 8 oz. filet, and the hangar steak. Everyone's were delicious- cooked medium rare to perfection. Looking back after trying all of them, the 8 oz filet was definitely the best. It was like butter it was so tender and perfect. For sides, we had the brussels, the lobster mushrooms, and the millionaire potato- for a group of 4, that was perfect for us. All the sides were fantastic! We then finished with the bread pudding, and the chocolate cake- and they even sent over complimentary strawberry cotton candy, that was amazing. Service, food, ambiance, wine- all amazing, and I'll definitely be returning!
(5)Nick R.
Can't say anything negative about this hustling & bustling high-end Steakhouse. Servers dress impeccably with seamless service and extensive food knowledge. The aesthetically flawless dining room hosts plenty of seating with a large classy bar and an overhead area for private dining. Try the Coal Roasted King Crab - dare say it's the best I've ever had - or enjoy Caesar salad with a deviled egg anchovy garnish. The steak options are exhaustive: there is dry aged beef, grass fed beef, bonafide "imported from Japan" Kobe beef, domestic wagyu beef, bison, Allen Brother filets, and more (not to mention all the various cuts of meat from which to choose)! Truffle finds its way all over the menu, seafood options abound of the highest caliber whether raw, cooked, or chilled, and Red Velvet souffle rises far above the average steakhouse dessert! You won't get bored here, trust me. I'm coming back real soon! Kudos to Eric for outstanding service.
(5)Mackenzie P.
They say you only hear reviews from people who either have an amazing experiences or bad ones. Unfortunately I am writing this review as someone who had a less than satisfactory experience. We had a 9pm reservation on Thursday. We did not get seated until 9:30pm, but I was still optimistic it would be worth the wait. In the city of Chicago there are a plethora of restaurants to select from, so if you are going to charge $30++ for chicken, it's going to have to be amazing. The entire meal was satisfactory. Not horrible, but nothing that I have to go back for, or would recommend as a "have to go" restaurant in the city. Service was also sub-par, with a sommelier with less than a few words to say, and a waitress who simply suggested the two most expensive items on the menu. I would rather go across the street to Sienna Tavern, or just down the way to Chicago Cut to get a fantastic meal for the same price. Overall I think this is an example of a restaurant that is using their name to overcharge, which you can't do in a city full of inventive, creative Chefs who take pride in creating not only an amazing meal, but a fantastic experience for their guests. I wouldn't waste your time or money.
(2)Shriya C.
I would consider myself a bit of a foodie. I have been living in river north now for about 3 years and as some people complain about the ritzy posh lifestyle, I personally love it. My boyfriend and I enjoy fine dining and are constantly out and about trying new places. This restaurant fits in perfect with that scene so if you are going to dine here, don't be alarmed that the best electronic dance music DJ, Kaskade, is playing in the background fairly loud or the higher prices.. c'mon, its Chicago. Ok, now to the good stuff. I have ZERO complaints. We had a reservation at 9 and unfortunately they were a little behind so we didn't get seated until 915. Not a big deal to me! It gave us the opportunity to sit at the bar, grab a cocktail, and check out their bourbon selection (which btw, they have the Pappy Family Reserve 13 year AND the Sazerac 18 which are both SO hard to come by!) When we were seated, a sommelier greeted us, told us about the wine selection, and helped us pick a bottle that matched up with our meal choice! (I highly recommend the Cenyth 2009, it was a beautiful bottle of red for about $120) When our waiter came our (Seth) he offered suggestions, told us about the menu, and put in his recommendations. We wanted to order the Kansas City Cut steak but unfortunately, they were out of it.... which ended up being a blessing in disguise because we got to order the Cowboy steak and I cant say enough good things about it. It was PERFECTLY marbleized, cooked medium rare to perfection, and the flavor was out of this world. We also got the bone barrow appetizer, we had tried this once at Bavettes and fell in love so decided to order again. The curry spices were amazing, the marrow was soft and was melting in our mouths with the buttery toasted bread. And lastly, my favorite part of the meal was the Spicy Miso Butter Lobster. If you love lobster, you HAVE to get this item. 2 pounds of lobster bathing in this lightly spiced butter. It was one of the best things I have ever eaten. One would think you wouldn't have room left in your tummy after a meal like this, but Seth mentioned this absurd Pumpkin Spice soufflé that takes about 20 minutes to cook, we were really enjoying the ambiance of the restaurant so figured we had nothing to lose. Ordered. Divine, no surprise there. All in all, this place is amazing! I highly recommend it to anyone who enjoys the ambiance of energetic restaurants, great staff, and amazing fine dining. Thanks for the awesome experience, I guarantee we will be back........ a lot :)
(5)Brittany M.
All in all, food was amazing, just way too pricey for something other than a very special occasion. Sat two tables away from Giuliana and Bill, which was obviously a huge bonus, and they were very willing to take pictures with their fans at the restaurant after they ate. Service was outstanding. I got the grass-fed 8 oz. bison which was great, and my boyfriend got the 14 oz. sirloin which I thought was too "charred," but he enjoyed it. Drinks were $13/each but that didn't stop us from getting our buzz on :) also, the entrees literally come with nothing on the side, so we ended up having to buy some appetizers and bread. The house bread was probably my favorite part to be honest, it's like a pretzel bread - so good! We also got the 14k chocolate cake which was SO delish, and I don't even like chocolate cake. Definitely recommend this place if you're up for a ~$200 dinner for two!
(4)Annette S.
We had a 10p reservation last night (Saturday). We had to wait about 30 minutes for a table which i thought was a little ridiculous since we had such a late reservation....but it is a new restaurant and the place was very busy and packed! It being a celebrity restaurant, I was skeptical of the food, but it was delicious. We had the Parker house rolls, thick-cut bacon, and the avocado bibb salad for starters. My friend and I shared 'the duke' ribeye filet which I'm sure the price is comparable to many other steak restaurants. Some others at the table had the bacon wrapped scallops and the salmon. For sides we had the corn and the blue cheese whipped mashed potatoes which I could have licked the bowl clean! For dessert we had a chocolate/mint soufflé & the watermelon lime cotton candy. Our waiter Gianni was very accommodating and helpful with the menu. This place was pricey and was very busy last night! All the staff wears white coats and has ear pieces like they are part of the secret service. Great food, long wait for a table unfortunately, and pricey.
(4)Lauren H.
Yes, this place is as good as RPM! It's definitely one of the best steaks in the city with a trendier vibe than most steakhouses! The Best: Millionaire's Potato - this is hands down the best potato that I've ever eaten - worth every penny of the $18 price tag. Definitely plenty to share with 2-3 people as well! The Good: The Duke Ribeye, Coal-Roasted King Crab, Guiliana's Chopped Salad The OK: Kale Salad, Bacon - the first time we went it was really fatty - however, other tables' bacon did look better the past time we went
(5)Terry C.
My girlfriend and I wanted to try a popular restaurant for our one year anniversary and were even willing to dine late to gain this new experience, but not this late. We had a 9:30 reservation and showed up at 9 in the hopes of getting a table a little early. Upon checking in the hostess told us they were "running a tad late but they would grab us from the bar when our table was ready." To me a tad late is 10-15 minutes. After waiting 30 minutes I went back to the hostess stand and the gentlemen there told me there were 3 tables ahead of us and he could not give an estimate as to when we would be seated. At 10:15 we were finally seated, 45 minutes late! I spoke to a floor manager and told her that the hostess may want to think about her word choice when she describes how long the wait for a reservation is at that moment. All I wanted was honesty. She nodded her head and gave me the same stock answer I received at the hostess stand, "People sat longer than expected after they paid their checks sorry for your wait." To make up for this they sent over bread, yes bread! Later we were also given calamari by our wonderful server, Matt C. The food was good, the fancy beer list was great for a craft beer enthusiast such as myself, and our server Matt was one of the best I have ever had at a restaurant. I was disheartened by the lack of empathy from the management and people at the front of the house. Overall I would not recommend this restaurant to anybody and I will not be going back. Every other steak house I've been to in Chicago takes great care of their customers and would have taken care of their customers in a much more personal manner if they were running 45 minutes behind schedule. RPM made me feel that I was just a butt in a seat and if it wasn't mine they would have filled that seat with somebody else. Oh by the way two different NBA players walked in and were seated within 5 minutes. They may have had reservations but certainly didn't wait 45 minutes.
(1)Shells H.
Perfection. Besides my other favorite spot in Chicago, RPM Italian...this is the new go to. We started off with a bottle of blackbird 07'. Wine selection made it so difficult to choose from. Heaven. Duke steak, filet mignon, roasted corn and mac. All made with care. Dessert was baked Alaska. Night was going so well and we were out of wine, decided to order 2 more glasses of blackbird 12' Wait was a little long that night for food but it was a Friday night, busy, but well worth the wait when the food arrived. Can't wait to came back!
(5)Jeffrey Z.
My wife and I went here back in April and didn't have the best experience. The notes I drafted will have to suffice, as it's been too long for me to recall enough for a full review. Clubby Terrible service 10-15 minutes just to order Bread looked better than it tasted Server recommended cowboy and it was overly seasoned and an unimpressive steak Wife's filet was pretty good Another staff recommendation, hen of woods shrooms-way too acidic Millionaire potato delicious but skin very tough. Hard to mess up potato, cheese, and truffle Nutella bread pudding ok. Very hot. Needed larger portion of ice cream to balance it out.
(2)John P.
Unbelievable experience!! The ambiance is a little startling at first, I think this place used to be a nightclub, so the vibe is loud with a little more house music than I would like. But once we were seated, everything fell well into place. Cocktails were very inventive and well-made...always happy to see an old fashioned with a large format ice cube! We ordered yellowtail, oysters and the ration of bacon...nice to have some meat as a base, right? The oysters were exceptional, fresh and well dressed. On to the main course! They have many steak options, most of our party went for "The Duke"...if you like filet cuts, get the Duke, trust me. As for sides, they have the usual suspects, but they had a special risotto made with an aged parm...if they have it, GET IT. You will want to have this ladled into your coat pockets so you have access to it all day! Lot of great desserts, but they offered a blueberry pancake cotton candy that was hard to say no to....OH!! And the wine list!! Unbelievable, and something excellent for every price point. Coupled with the list is a true up and comer somm who will provide you with the guidance you need to complement an exceptional meal. In a town known for steak, RPM steps up and knocks it out of the park. Exceptional!!
(5)Ken O.
After an exciting night after work, I needed some food and since this restaurant is close to work, I thought I'd check it out - finally. Granted, it was 11:30ish pm on a Sunday night when I had walked in, there were few tables that were taken and the bar area was completely open so I had opted to sit in the bar area. Upon entering, this restaurant has a sleek modern feeling. Very Chic. I was seated at one of the booths in the bar area was greeted by Nathan C. shortly afterwards. Granted the restaurant will be closing shortly, however, he did not push me to make a quick decision, he let me take my time. Couple minutes later, I had opted to try the Mac n' Cheese. I figure it was be quick and easy to make for the kitchen staff to prepare. Within 10 minutes or so, the food runner brought this skillet of Mac n Cheese. The skillet looked small, however, once I started to eat, wow, there's a lot of pasta here. There were shavings of mushrooms and bacon on top. This meal was excellent. Again, the staff member would check in with me without being pushy. I got the feeling the staff members are very friendly towards each other - just through the observation that I had saw. After the meal, I had no place for dessert, even though the dessert menu looked good but I had opted to decline this time. As a local hotel concierge, I would continue to highly recommend this restaurant and return myself.
(5)Ryan B.
Fantastic service. Great ambiance. Awesome starters (oysters, crab, octopus and bone marrow). However, the steak left a lot to be desired. Got the 20 oz. Slagel Farms grass-fed bone-in ribeye. 75-80% gristle, surprisingly thin and just so-so tasting. It wasn't bad, but for a highly-touted steakhouse (and $55 for a steak) I would expect a much higher quality. In comparison, a Morton's steak would be almost double the thickness and quality. Steak aside, this is a very nice place. Would I go back? Meh.
(3)Karen W.
My husband got a reservation at RPM Steak and I was so grateful to get the table on a Saturday night because I think you need to make these reservations about 4 weeks in advance. I was really looking forward to eat at RPM Steak as it gets great reviews and I enjoy Bill and Giuliana Rancic. The restaurant is beautiful and impressive on the inside. Immediately I was struck by how smoothly and precisely the restaurant operates. There are so many people involved in the operation. The waiters look really sharp in white dress jackets. Our server was awesome, and gave perfect recommendations, timing, and service. The manager stopped by to introduce himself. We ordered the smoked crab appetizer; and Parker House Rolls ~ AMAZING!!! Pamplemule cocktail and Old Fashion for pre-dinner cocktails; and Bottle of Ghost Block "Estate" Cabernet Sauvignon, 2012 for $139. For dinner we both ordered the Duke, which is a 10 oz Ribeye Filet for $52. I believe this was named in the top 5 steaks in the US by the Food Network. We also had the Millionaires Potato, and chantrelle mushrooms (origin: Oregon). For dessert: 14K Chocolate Cake and lime cotton candy. This was one of the best dinners of my life. If I had to name my favorite part, I literally can't name just one- the mushrooms, steak, wine, rolls, crab, and potatoes was so AWESOME! The only item that didn't stand out was the Chocolate Cake. That's probably because I had no room for cake by the end of this dinner! :) Thank you RPM Steak for this unforgettable dinner! We will be back on our next visit to Chicago!
(5)Tom Y.
I was in Chicago on a short trip before going to Europe and I wanted steak, not just ordinary steak but top notch steak, ones that Chicago is known for and RPM does not disappoint. I was in the area and after a few drinks nearby I really wanted steak, under dressed because I was on vacation I wonder in and they were really cool to let me in despite it being dinner time and I was wearing shorts. The bar was organized well, the drinks were carefully crafted and a decent whisky selection to boot as well. I had the Tiger Prawn to start, and it is just one prawn, it looked like it ate 3 other prawns before ending up on ice in front of me, the flavor was strong and vibrant, too bad it was only one prawn. I went with the "The Duke" Ribeye, medium-rare (why have good steak if you have it any other way), and it was cooked perfectly, steak was flavorful, juicy, everything you want a $50+ steak to taste. The Millionaire Potate was totally worth the $18, the truffles totally made the side, the earthy-ness of the truffles took the steak and potatoes combo to new heights. I made the mistake of ordering the cheesecake because it was massive, and tasty so you can't just a few bites, you have to have it all. The cheese filling was light, fluffy, aerated and yummy. My bill wasn't light but eating this good and rich only comes once in a long while
(5)Crystal H.
Everything in the menu is good. Service is above and beyond. Make a reservation! We had the thick cut bacon and cheese fondu for our appetizer. Both were very good but bacon was like no other. Steaks are very good but cod was great. Salads were large and we'll put together. For sides the brussels sprouts were baked in the oven and leafs pulled apart. Melts in your mouth not a large brussels sprout whole. Mac and cheese and millionaires baked potato were awesome.
(5)Melissa N.
Fan-freaking-tastic. Wow, what s great dining experience. RPM Italian never disappoints, and RPM Steak is just as good. The ambiance of this place is great: dark, elegant, and trendy. It can get pretty loud inside, which is why I'm glad my friends and I scored one of the coveted patio booths outside. Yes, I said BOOTHS. This is patio dining at its finest, people! Service was excellent and we had a fabulous time. The drinks were great: I stuck to the Cobbler all night and had a few of them because they were so tasty. But the FOOD!!! Every single dish was outstanding. We ordered the cheese fondue bread, thick-cut bacon, and octopus to start with. I had "The Duke" entree signature steak, along with the brussels sprouts and papas bravas sides. Everything was heavenly. Somehow we made room for dessert and opted to share the chocolate cake, which was divine. It was also covered in flakes of 14K gold. HOLY. CRAP. So fancy, so excessive, so fabulous. Our bill was pricy but reasonable considering the high quality of everything and the generous portion sizes. The RPM restaurant group is awesome and I cannot wait to go back here.
(5)Marie B.
On point! Had an old fashion at the bar while waiting for my friend and it was perfect. I doubted it because of the reality star tie, but with RPM being as good as it was, how can RPM steak be any different. The chop salad was just ok, might want to skip it and go for an additional side. The sides (mushroom and potatoes) are amazing and the steak is good. It wasn't the most phenomenal steak I've had, but holds up it's own. The donut dessert is a must try! Light and airy, but with the nutella banana side---it was amazing! What really impresses me about this place is the service. The gentlemen are crisp and sophisticated in their white jackets and their attentiveness will also make you want to come back. Definitely a great place to take out of towners!
(4)Jacquelin S.
We came here to celebrate our engagement this weekend, the ambiance was beautiful and the service was amazing! The one problem with service was that they brought us cotton candy that said Happy Birthday but it wasn't a birthday... After we told them we were celebrating our engagement they came back later and said happy anniversary. It would have been nice if they recalled the actual reason we were there. The food was great. I got the New York strip and my fiancé got the Cowboy steak they were both cooked medium rare and were perfect. The best part though was the crab leg appetizer! Delish!!!!
(4)Joseph C.
I am so upset that I have to write this review. If you want to experience age discrimination this is the place to go. We are the same age as the owners of this establishment but you would assume from the customer service we received the owners were much younger. While out to enjoy drinks and dishes to share - my wife an I witnessed the server deliver complimentary deserts to the tables on either side of us - all younger women that ordered considerably less than we did. Once we noticed that we weren't going to receive a "chef's treat" we asked for the check. Not that we didn't enjoy the food or the drink - but we left as if we were "less than". Definitely not how you would like to feel after spending over $120. An unfortunate result of this was a tip less than 10% vs the standard 20% we usually give. Advice to owners - don't over train your staff to only "act out" the menu - customer service isn't just pointing out the specials - a well written menu can achieve the same result. We expected more.
(1)Rob Y.
My wife took me out here for my birthday, and I'm going to have to give it the full 5 stars! The service was great, very comfortable, and all the courses were cooked to perfection! We had the Shredded Kale Salad, Mediterranean Octopus, 20 oz. Bone-In Ribeye, Broiled Black Cod, Millionaire's Potato, Broccolini, 14K Chocolate Cake, Blueberry Cheesecake, and the Birthday Cottoncandy! The Kale Salad was great, generous portion, dressed nicely and had little cubes of delicious bacon. Octopus was well seasoned and cooked, crispy exterior and tender in the middle. The ribeye has always been my favorite cut. It was very well seasoned, and had a good amount of char with the perfect medium pink in the center. They also brought out extra seasoning if needed. The cod was fresh and cooked well, but I was not a fan of their sweet glaze. I guess I don't usually eat fish with any sweetness. I prefer it to be savory. Wouldn't order the cod again. For sides, the broccolini was good and I would order it again. The millionaire's potato.... it's an $18 potato... should we order it? YOLO! We're ordering it! It's like a twice baked potato, with a crispy skin, and topped with black truffle. I hate to say it's soooo good, because truffles with carbs is like cheating, at the same time I would have eaten 3 of these (if I could afford it) and passed out in the booth, and would have been the dreaming about the pigs searching for the truffles. We ended up ordering one and made it back home on the 8:35 metra train. For dessert, the cheesecake was very light and blueberries were fresh. The cream with lime zest was also a very nice touch. The chocolate cake arrived with a little happy birthday topper, dressed in gold leaves. I'm so fancy, so baller, so chocolaty. It was so good, I had to save half for a pre-workout meal the next day. FYI, I killed it at the gym the next day. Musta been all that gold! Now I know why this places gets such good ratings.
(5)david p.
This review relates ONLY to the claim of Grass-Fed beef being offered and for those who would be confused by the misleading claim. A little digging revealed that the supplier was feeding grains to the cattle as well. Can't condone animals fed food which makes them sick even if it's only for a while. As far as the rest of the menu, it's interesting and worth the try.
(3)Rick F.
Snagged a reservation at 6pm Tuesday night, this was not easy. 2ppl business dinner! Tuna and Thick Cut Bacon appetizer both excellent the bacon was amazing flavorful and plenty for two people. The tuna was good not great. Halibut T-Bone amazing presentation delicious, I might change the preparation a little but still a winner. Ribeye filet perfectly cooked tasted great! Sides Spinach best sauteed spinach I've had in a while we had to order the Truffle Risotto as a side dish, I know we over did it! Fresh shaved Alba Truffles shaved layer after layer over the top this absolutely stole the entire show, best part of the evening WOW! I'll be going back on Sunday night and if its still on the menu I'll be ordering it again! The 14K gold chocolate cake was a winner, one order was plenty for two people! Service was perfectly coordinated. The decor is off the chain, loved it, loved the atmosphere, loved everything about it!
(5)David P.
Salad was amazing, steak was amazing, potatoes were amazing, spinach was amazing, cheesecake was amazing! The service and ambience were exceptional. Definitely would go there again.
(5)Nancy H.
Terrific service and pretty good food. The RPM staff is trained well at making you feel important. But after reading about how everyone else also got special treatment, I don't feel as awesome.. haha kidding but not really... Like, it's the kind of place that folds your napkin for you when you get up from your table, change your silverware after every course, your water glass gets refilled magically & dirty plates disappear promptly, the entire staff is dressed in crisp black and white outfits, and patrons are overall dressed nicely. Our waiter acknowledged my husband's birthday multiple times and even placed a lit candle in one of the desserts we ordered (FYI: if you make reservations on OpenTable, they will read your notes). Also when I stood up, a random waitress directed me to the restroom - how did she know that's what I was wondering? Regardless, the pampering was appreciated. We ordered: Mediterranean octopus - crisp on the outside and tender on the inside, slightly sour taste in the seasoning Kale salad - good-sized, really delicious but dressing was too salty 20 oz grass-fed, bone-in ribeye - a beautiful cut of meat, cooked to the perfect temperature Black cod - glaze was too sweet!, and I know this bothers some people - there were some bones left in Millionaire's potato - a giant twice-baked potato, rich in garlic and truffle flavors, but not worth the $18 (c'mon, it's just 1 potato) Broccolini - generous portion and subtly seasoned 14K chocolate cake - decadent and not too sweet, it's probably the only menu item that doggybags well so put that fork down, fattie! Cheesecake - best cheesecake I've had in a long time, but the inside was a little too loose ...and the fluffy cotton candy ball we got on the house for my husband's birthday - who has actually finished this? Did you leave with a cavity? All in all, it was a good splurge meal. Without drinks, it was close to $200 before tax & tip, but we are hearty eaters! *pats tummy*
(4)Ken L.
Another great Chicago steak restaurant. Their steaks and service are very good. The chicken is excellent (Maybe they should change their name to RPM steak and chicken). It's always succulent and the spice rub that they use is awesome. If you find it too spicy, no worries, they give you a side of tziki. I would recommend that you try the brussel sprouts as a side and for dessert, the Nutella bread pudding. Enjoy!
(4)Mllyett C.
Not impressed at all. Nothing special about the rosemary bread which bread is served complimentary at most places. The millionaire potato that we were excited to try was not all worth the hype. Service was attentive and smooth. I would not care to return.
(3)Phil A.
Managed to get a table on their opening weekend. Overall the food and service was excellent. We had reservations for the main dining room, but ended up grabbing the corner table in the bar. Even got to meet Giuliani and Bill who made a lap of the restaurant while we were there. Had a bone in Filet which was cooked perfectly, but need to be a little more adventurous next time and try some of their other cuts.
(5)Meagan R.
Decor is nice, Service was fine, food is overpriced. Charging for bread is insane. Type of place locals go once and then overrun by tourists. Way better places in Chicago. Left very unimpressed.
(3)Jimmy W.
First time at RPM Steak and it's really a great option for food in Chicago. So I like steak and pretty much any other kind of food out there. We made early reservations on a Sunday. The restaurant is very open and modern inside. Not a dark cave like Maestros where you need night vision goggles to maneuver the place. We had a booth by the bar which was very comfortable. A few things we had... Started with the octopus app with was great, cooked perfectly, and all the flavors worked well together. Next I made a mistake... I ordered the special king crab tempura... Now I love king crab and I love tempura. But I know that 90% of places that serve "tempura" have no clue how to make it properly, this includes Japanese restaurants!! Was it bad, no. It was just a fried crab nugget in a thin batter served with avocado and a spicy dipping sauce. I would skip this especially for $24. After feeling foolish for falling into the tempura "made by a white man" trap, I had another martini and felt a little better... On to the rest of the meal... So of course you cannot visit an RPM without paying for some bread, right? So we got our own loaf of mini buns. I have to say it was very good and the cheapest thing on the menu!! Next a lobster tail flown half way round the world for mom to enjoy! Sometimes she's just in that lobster mood... I will say the meat was sweet, cooked perfectly, & excellent to eat. It didn't need any butter at all, perfect as is. Dry aged bone in strip. Very good. I am normally a rib eye fan but went with something different. A great char with a light salt flavor which is perfect to me. I hate anything over salted when I am paying for a quality product to start with. They do give you a tiny bowl with a salt herb blend to add if needed. I did use it on a few bites and liked it very much. The side I had were the Hen of the Woods mushrooms. I have to say this is one of many things that make RPM the better steakhouse. Most places will have the mushroom caps, Giant asparagus, and some baked or mashed potato. There were 4 different kinds of mushrooms I could choose from, plus 4 other vegetables, plus potatoes. It really makes a meal when you can have additions past the generic... Our server was great. If there was something she didn't already know she would find out for us. Even on a Sunday it was a full house but the time we left at 7:30. So having been to a few steakhouses over the years RPM is something to look forward to compared to the rest. If you just want a steak and potato then it probably doesn't matter but for that little extra that makes a dinner better it's here. The one odd thing was my coffee was weak like diner coffee. It felt out of place, more fitting with some bacon & eggs... Maybe just made wrong...?
(4)Christina L.
My family and I came here for a celebratory dinner and they gave us quite the treat. Everything from the food to the service was top notch. The staff was unbelieveably attentive and would stop at nothing to make our experience really special. We started with some salads and were blown away by both. My favorite was the wedge while my parents enjoyed the chopped. The chopped was a very unique blend of veggies, many new for me on a salad. My family got an assortment of steaks and also the chicken. I sided with the dry aged cheeseburger, which to me tasted like a steakhouse on buns. My family all enjoyed their steaks alot. My boyfriend loved the duke. One of his new favorites. For dessert we tried the baked alaska and also got some free cotton candy. Ive got a sweet tooth like no other so obviously my favorite was the cotton candy! Its free and all you have to do is inquire!
(5)Breanna B.
Just popped in for a drink, but was it worth it, yes! Their old fashioned was superb. The giant ice cube barely melted, but just enough to balance out the flavors and didn't water the tasty bev down as I'm a slow sipper. The vibe of the place is really cool too. Like a 1920s experience, but upscale. So consider dressing to impress unlike us. Note to self for next time. The bar area overlooks the whole restaurant and is set slightly above the dining room so you get a great view for people watching. In the bar, the walls are lined with leather-lined booths in a semi-circle shape -- very intimate, very chic. I could have spent hours here and wish I could afford to spend $15 per cocktail on the reg. But alas, it was time to hit the hay. I will admit it is my dream to run into Giuliana and Bill at one of their Chicago restaurants. Perhaps one day.
(5)Dan L.
Went there a few days ago for new job celebration dinner. Seated right away at a 4 top table that has good spacing so you are not on top of the people next to you. Waitress came right over and was pleasant enough. She did a good job of explaining the menu and specials. Has the cheese fondue bread which was good with pre-dinner cocktails. I had cowboy ribeye and it was cooked just the way I wanted and having them provide some seasoning salt was nice. Green bean side was perfect with the steak. She had the fish and it was a bit mushy but flavorful. Wine list is expansive and you can find anything you want at any price of $40-2K. Would recommend anyone going here and you can be ready to drop $200 or $2000 depending on what kind of night you want to make it.
(4)Hannah C.
This only gets three stars because of our fabulous waitress and a couple standout items. The good: Truffle burger - not so much for the patty as for the excellent mix of toppings. Get the Greek fries instead of the regular. Seafood tower - the shrimp were enormous and super flavorful Thick cut bacon - this is basically bacon candy. Tasty bacon candy. Baked Alaska - ours actually tasted fresh made, and our waitress lit it up with flair. The not so good: The Duke steak - basically flavorless. Chocolate cake - also pretty bland and unexceptional Popcorn chocolate dessert: this was okay, but the popcorn seemed stale. The peanut butter ice cream itself was great.
(3)Sandra L.
Love the Tommy Hawk steak! And that millionaire potatoe (drool)...is to die for! Service is great and they have this grape flavored cotton candy u have to try. But let's not forget the chocolate cake with gold flakes....yum!
(5)Matt V.
Great experience! Our waiter was extremely friendly and knowledgeable of the menu. The selection of entrées was excellent and all of the meats are top notch. And for dessert, 14K gold chocolate cake...a must!
(5)Alina V.
It has seriously taken me about a week or so since my visit here and my 1st time visit to Chicago as well to write this review. Perhaps it's because I honestly do not know where to begin. Let me give you a little insight on how I came across this place. I am a big fan of Giuliana & Bill and I knew from the very beginning they were opening up this gem aside from RPM Italian. I always said I wanted to check this place out whenever I went to Chicago. Originally, I had planned my bf's birthday dinner at the signature room since it's Chicago staple. Long story short, on the same night I was at my hotels bar & the bartender let me know if I wanted extraordinary food and worth the price not to waste my time or money at the signature room and instead try RPM steak. Yes, please know ahead of time, you will spend a pretty penny, but I promise it will be worth it! This is how the rest of the evening goes: Perfect from start to finish. Our waiter Jennifer was funny, friendly, knowledgable and pretty darn on point with all the suggestions! I actually ordered from a special menu they started offering that same night which included a table appetizer, appetizer for myself, entree and dessert for one fixed price. -cheese fondue (I can't even put this into words) -iceberg wedge salad (probably the most epic salad you will ever order) -Salmon (flavorful, fresh and had the right amount of zest) -Nutella bread pudding ( these 3 words are a pretty lethal combination and by lethal I mean "I can't stop eating!" My bf ordered the 16oz New York strip & the sweet potatoes steak fries. The meat was so tender, rich in flavor and was literally cooked to perfection. You can't beat the quality & the steak fries had this incredible cinnamon kick to them! Yum yum yum! We also ended up savoring various other sides that my friends had ordered like the creamed spinach and mushrooms. (Also worth trying!) Last but not least they had the sweet gesture of bringing out cotton candy for the birthday boy! It definitely makes your experience a little sweeter! Although we didn't try the cotton candy as we were too busy digging into the Nutella bread pudding, I'm totally loving the idea. 2 bottles of wine later, we were obviously having a phenomenal time LOL but in reality, the cool vibe, the good music, the funny waitress & the top notch food is really what made our night so special. Thank you RPM! Till next time!
(5)Lim K.
We started off with steak tartare and foie gras. This was probably the best steak tartare we've ever had. The foie gras yjust melted in your mouth....yum. For the main course. I had the bone-in ribeye, my husband ordered the bison fillet, and my daughter ordered the Duke with a bone marrow. All of us enjoyed our steaks, no complaints. We also shared brussels sprouts and the parker bread. I loved the seasoning of the brussels sprouts. The bread was okay. By the time we finished the meal there was hardly any room for dessert but we decided to have some donuts. The donuts were good, very light and hollow inside. Excellent service.
(5)Terry N.
Great atmosphere, outstanding service, and the food is top notch. I came here as a single diner on a midweek business trip because I'd heard so much about the place. On a Tuesday evening at 7pm, this place was 100% full, packed, with a large number of people waiting. Lucky for me, there was 1 small seat at the bar available, and I grabbed it. The bartenders were very friendly and efficient, and within minutes I ordered the kale salad, the burger, and a glass of Malbec. The salad was dressed in a nice tangy vinaigrette, fancied up with meaty-crispy chunks of bacon and parmesan. But the burger... OMG. The burger was over the top. Presentation was rather simple- grilled onions, cheese, lettuce, and tomato, with a light swab of aioli, alongside a generous cup of skin-on fries. The burger patty itself was a monster- the bartender said between 8-10 ounces. Biting into the burger, I remembered why I like ordering $18 burgers from a steakhouse- the smoky grilled flavor of meat mixed with fire and smoke is heaven. Plus the depth of beefy flavor from really made it seem like I was eating a ground up steak, strange as that is to say. All in all, a great restaurant, and I'd not hesitate to return to try out an actual steak. But better save up for it first!
(5)Chris B.
One of the best Filet's I had. Really flavorful and cooked to perfection. The Bleu Cheese Mash Potatoes and spinach were great! Well worth the money!
(5)Andy S.
Wow what can I say, this was the best steak I have ever had. I got the "Duke" which is a signature cut which is essentially a ribeye with all the fat removed. The steak was cooked perfectly. Since we were a large group, we ordered quite a few sides but my absolute favorite was the Billionaires Potato which has shaved black truffles on top of it. Service was overall good until we were ready for the check and our waiter just disappeared. Overall a fantastic experience and I would absolutely go back if I am in town again.
(5)Will O.
Food and service was excellent. Had the Bison Filet cooked medium rare with Peppecorn Sauce. By far one of the best steaks in Chicago, comparable to Mastros. We had to wait an extra 20 minutes after our reservation but was offset by a free appetizer and apologies for the delayed seating. The only complaint was that it was to cold in there, as it seemed the room temperature was to suit the staff and not the guests. I have heard this from several other friends that it is always freezing in there so dress a little warmer!
(4)Dennis R.
A firm 4.5 star steakhouse. The price is a bit more than what I feel is fair but the quality and care is undeniable. We were celebrating a birthday, the perfect excuse to splurge. The ambiance is a great balance of modern downtown dining and serious steakhouse with formality yet spacious relaxed seating. The service was friendly and sharp with ready accommodation. Now the food. The steak is the main event, we went for the 20oz Grass-fed ribeye and 38oz 60 day dry aged ribeye. Both were cooked exactly as requested and with a nice crust. Our sides were foie gras, soft shell crab, mushroom risotto, mushrooms, and scallops. Yes, we ate a lot. While I've had better risotto and the crab could have been prepared in higher fashion, everything else was fantastic.
(5)Adrienne B.
RPM Steak = Love! I have been reading reviews and was nervous to try this place out because of some of the negative reviews I read. Well... Those reviews are wrong. This place is pretty stellar! We came in and were seated immediately! No wait at all! Michael was our server! He was fabulous! His recommendations hit the spot! We first started out with drinks. The boyfriend had the Manhattan! He said it was smooth and really enjoyed it! I had the cotes du rhone wine! Um.. Amazing! If you like red wine..... Choose that one! It was full body with a nice blend of berries! As for food.. We had the octopus & oysters as an appetizer. Yum yum yum! I really recommend it ! As for steak we split the cowboy steak! It was cooked medium and had a very good flavor! If your torn between steaks.. You will not be disappointed with the cowboy! I promise! To join our steak we had the millionaire Potato! Wow wow wow! My favorite dish by far! The flavor of these potatoes are only in your dreams! I almost ordered a second dish! Last, but not least. Alaskan dessert! It comes out on fire.... Literally! If you like ice cream and Carmel go for it! The service, ambiance and decor was fabulous! I am def coming again to try out all the other dishes this place has to offer!
(5)Dinah T.
My sister recommended to go to this place for my birthday. I'm not always found of Chicago traffic on a Saturday afternoon, but I must say this was worth the trip from the burbs! When we walked in, it had a Contemporary feel. I like looking at the black and white pictures of Giuliana and Bill Rancic's friends and family while we waited to be seated. Everyone who was working there were pretty good looking and well dressed. From the hostess to our server (white jackets, every fancy). This is a popular new Steakhouse, so make sure you book your reservations well in advance if you want the prime time to eat here say 7pm-8pm. We were lucky enough when we confirmed our reservation we found out there was a cancelation at the last minute so we took the later time! Really 4:15pm dinner, that's way too early even for a senior citizen, yes mom I'm talking about you:) Once we got seated, it was kind of snug from table to table (oooo what did you order table next to me, lol). They do have nice half circled leather booths along the wall, a second floor dinning area, an elevated full service bar with a large flat screen TV, and don't forget the outside dinning. So this is what we ordered: A bottle of Zinfandel, Dashe, Dry Creek Valley, 2012 and Malbec, Chakras, Mendoza, 2012 both were good, I recommend to get a bottle of wine if more than two people are drinking wine all night 2 glasses each. Two bottles were plenty for 5 of us. Appetizers: Thick-Cut Bacon, you get two pieces. It was soft and the vanilla glaze made it so tasty that we ended up buy a 2nd order of it! Roasted Bone Marrow, you get 3 HUGE bone pieces with 4 pcs of grilled buttered bread. Wow, I highly recommend it! so rich and melted into your mouth, well seasoned. Housemade breads: We go the Parker House Rolls that comes with Rosemary flavored soft butter. It was a fancy Hawaiian sweet Bread taste to it, I would get this again. For our Steak dinners: We ordered and shared the 60-Day Prime Dry Aged Beef 38 oz. Ribeye. This was served sliced and arranged beautifully on a platter. If your getting sides, then this is plenty for 3 people or more people to share. Unless you're REALLY hungry. We got medium rare, when it came out, it was made to our liking soft melts in your mouth. The pieces were cut evenly perfect that you didn't have to cut it yourself and very flavorful. I'd get this again, a must try! 28-Day Prime Dry-aged 24 oz. Cowboy Steak made medium. It was nice and juicy but the 60 day prime was more flavorful. They also gave us season herb salt on the side to add more flavors to our dishes if we chose to. Fish orders: Wild Alaskan Halibut topped with roasted mushroom and tarragon mustard. This was a nice piece of fish, you could share this with another person. I took a bite and it was pretty good. Moist and not fishy at all. Broiled Black Cod with sesame and miso flavors. It was ok, did taste like cod (a bit fishy) but we wouldn't order it again. We'll try another fish next time. Sides, for our party of 6 we got 5 sides to share. Brussels Sprouts, buttery and roasted perfectly. I'd get this again. Bacon Hash Browns-4 thick blocks of hash browns, looked like it was deep fried. Crispy all around. Inside was soft moist potatoes with bacon. It was good if you like a different kind of potato type fries. We'd get this again. Millionaire's Potato double baked, loaded with fontina cheese and topped with fresh black truffles. This was pretty good, potato was creamy, a fancy oversized baked potato. I'd try something else on the menu. Hen of the Woods mushrooms-it had a nutty, mushroom flavor. I liked this dish that I would get it again or try another mushroom dish. Risotto with fresh shaved truffles. This was good, a bit pricey I didn't care much of it. Maybe I'm just not a fan of risotto...I'd try something else on the menu. Desserts: 14K Chocolate Cake made out of Milk and Dark Chocolate covered with gauche. WOW what a tasty cake, not overly sweet or bitter. Chilled cake plenty to share with the family. I'd get this again. Since it was my birthday, I was given freshly made cotton candy blue with a happy birthday sign on it. Very cute and sweet. During our dinner, our server was VERY attentive and knowledgeable about the menu and description of where the main courses of meats and fishes came from. I was impressed... The staff clean off our finished plates, brushed crumbs and food off the table, made sure our drinks were filled including our water even though we had the bottle on our table, they still poured it in our glasses for us without us even asking. If we did ask for a refill, we would get it right away. Now that's service. Overall, I enjoyed my time here from start to finish. I recommend to come here on a special occasion, it's a memorial place. Keep in mind, it will add up at the end if you don't choose wisely. I plan to come back and try other things on the menu. Well done RPM, I'll be back for mor
(5)Jessica C.
I think I'm going to pass out... That meal was so delicious! The whole RPM Steak experience was exquisite! The ambiance was chic, the vibe was cool and the staff is too notch! Based off the reviews on here, I walked in expecting to order the risotto but was surprised when I didn't see it on the menu so I asked our server and lo and behold! It's a special item and I could still order it before truffles went out of season...but more on that later. To start, we had the oysters which were delicious, the kale salad with bacon (I picked out the bacon), the roasted crab which was supremely interesting in a delicious way and the table had the cut bacon which they all raved about. I could smell it and it smelled heavenly which made me wish I ate bacon...but just for a moment. Everyone said that was their favorite dish of the night. For my entrée, I went ahead and ordered the risotto and was not disappointed. Yes they shaved the truffles for me at the table. It was so rich and flavorful I could only eat half the dish. I wish I lived here during the truffle season just so I could come back for that dish. I won't go into detail on how this happened, but we had one of everything off the dessert menu. Wowweee zoweeee!!! The chocolate cake with real gold in it?!....COME ON yum-de-la-yum. Banana flavored cotton candy?! Who thinks of that! Thumbs up. Baked Alaska that they set on fire?! Ridiculous. And their bread pudding?!?! *drops mic and walks away* Needless to say I'm setting my alarm to hit the gym early but man oh man it was worth it. Go eat here...you won't be disappointed.
(5)Benjamin U.
Fans of RPM Italian rejoice! RPM steak brings that same flare with the addition of a pretty heft steak selection! The bang for your buck isn't great here but it is worth it for the quality of each dish. Ambiance is very much like RPM italian with the same vibe and noise level and service. On to the main course Food: Highlights: Truffle Risotto: This risotto was pretty good. It's similar to that of RPM italian but it has the addition of truffles which mix well with it. One member of my party felt that it was a bit too salty. I thought it was slightly salty but didn't really notice it until a few servings in. Coal roasted king crab: a take on a japanese dynamite with a little bit of lime and coriander. This dish is tiny but delicious. Worth ordering and if you are up for it getting one for yourself Steaks: split the New york, Duke, and filet 3 ways. I am personally a fan of New York stips because I enjoy the texture. This was my favorite of them. The filet and the duke were both really tender if thats you're preference. I chose the bone marrow butter and it was good but heavy Spicy Miso-roasted maine lobster- lobster was fresh and it had a gentle spicy kick to it. Brussle sprouts/spinach : Table was a big fan of them. More the brussle sprouts. Desserts: Popcorn, peanut, chocolate was pretty good if you are craving something cold and choclatey Nutella bread pudding: get it if you are feeling something warm and cozy. Very hearty dessert and well worth it. Skip: 14 K chocolate cake - too rich and too sweet (I know right they tell you that its going to be rich with the name!). The cake is layered and the cake portions are moist but there is just too much frosting and sweet chocolate. Drinks: Manhattan was what I went with and it was a good choice. All and all RPM steak brings a new take on a really familiar scene of RPM. Great addition and would love to go back again.
(5)Stefanie A.
RPM Steak- you lived up to your expectation! Had dinner here on Friday (group of 6). First time for all of us. Yes we had to make the reservation weeks before, but it ended up being worth it. We were seated right away and greeted by Emily, our server. So friendly, went over the menu in detail and even gave her recommendations- including a great bottle of Malbec. We started with the seafood tower, and added an additional half dozen oysters. Amazing. For shared sides we ordered the millionaires potato, asparagus & hen of the woods mushrooms. Emily recommended those mushrooms specifically- and they were seriously thee best mushrooms I've ever had! My entree was the bison filet, and my husband had the traditional bone-in filet. I usually always do a bone-in like my man, but I thought why not try something really different. It was good- very very lean. But now I know...if I want the juice I gotta stick with what I like. Husbands filet was mouth watering! For dessert we shared the baked Alaska and the strawberry cheesecake. Emily threw in the cotton candy too! Loved everything except the strawberry one..it was more of a meringue- really crunchy and hard. Not what we expected. Emily saw that we didn't touch much of it so she took it off our bill. Wow. Overall- great experience all around. Def an expensive meal but exceptional service, quality, and of course a cool atmosphere.
(5)Simeen A.
Went last night for an impromptu birthday dinner as I have my "real" plans this weekend. Was happy to be able to try RPM Steak since it's been on my list. Like RPM Italian, table was not ready on time- and unlike RPM Italian, this place was not crazy busy. Why the wait? Reservation was for 8:15, we were seated around 8:35. Not terrible. Also the booth we got was lovely. I thought the service was really great- we liked our server very much. We tried a few things: - coal roasted crab: ok this is legit delicious, but when it came out, in my head I heard "womp womp." It was a big bowl of salt, and one 6" piece of crab leg perched on top. For $18. That shit is cray! It's delicious but wtf? Why is it SO FREAKING SMALL. - arugula and artichoke salad: fine. I wouldn't order again. - some dry aged steak: husband liked it a lot. Peppercorn sauce was very tasty. - I got the miso-roasted lobster and it was AMAZING. Like SUPER delicious. But again... it was like $70! and we all know there's not a ton of meat in one lobster so it's not like you're stuffed. But it was VERY tasty. - shishito peppers: good. I usually like these, and I thought theirs were good, just not memorable. - millionaire's potato: maybe the best potato I ever ate, and I don't even like truffle. It was amazing. It's a twice-baked potato with fontina and truffle- so so good. But it's almost $20, and it's a half a potato. Do the math. For my birthday, they brought out a big ball of cotton candy with a "happy birthday" sign. Very cute- but also sort of a cop out. Most restaurants bring you a dessert on the house. Who wants to eat a giant ball of cotton candy for dessert? Not me, so we ended up with the baked alaska (fine, not that memorable). All in all I thought the service was great, it's a nice place (bathrooms are super swanky!), food was very tasty, but for two people who don't drink, our bill was $300 by the end of the night. That is not an everyday dinner. I'm sure we will be back... when I save up enough for another 6" crab leg segment and half a potato :)
(4)Evan S.
Definitely towards the top of the list of Chicago steakhouses. Service, cocktails, and food all impeccable. You can have a STRONG meal as a group of 4-6. Get yourselves a couple bottles of wine, the ladies some filets, the gents some 20oz-ers and throw on the 'shrooms and mac and cheese and you're all set. I went with the 22oz bone-in Kansas City cut, which was a challenge that I conquered. Note: it's not formally on the menu, but get yourself a Vieux Carre cocktail (New Orleans classic) to spice up your night. It's one of the bartenders' favorite. Keep it classy, E.
(5)Stephanie S.
So I went for lunch and thought it was really good, definitely want to come back for dinner! I love the chips they put on your table when you arrive, really good! It's a really intimate seating area. Was very quiet for lunch, which is nice as some places get so loud you can't hear the person you are with. I had a business lunch here and got the Giuliana Salad with the steak. It was awesome. That girl knows her salads! The steak was cooked perfectly. I can't wait to make it back for dinner sometime!
(4)Brien W.
Came into town late and the concierge made us a last minute Friday reservation. Have to admit I was skeptical, but everything was top notch. Very professional and friendly service, excellent menu suggestions, wasn't steered towards more than we could eat or up sell on wine. Waiter also comped us on a desert he suggested when we said we were full. Great atmosphere and overall great fun, Chi Town restaurant.
(5)Amelia Z.
This review is 4 months overdue... I've told this story to all my friends and they said it was Yelp worthy. (apologies in advance for being long-winded). In short, there are better steak houses and restaurants in the city. I appreciate RPM challenging the old school steak house feel, they fail to meet the mark. From end to end, it was mediocre and not memorable. Awkward hostesses (or should I say "concierges") acted like sorority sister pledges when they failed to seat us for our 8;30. When I went up at 9 o'clock to ask what the status of our table was they said we'd be better off sitting in the bar as there weren't many tables available in the restaurant. Can we all agree that sitting at a bar at a steak house is different then the restaurant side? This was a Tuesday at 9 PM and they had no problems sitting walk-ins (and Dee Snider) but our reservation fell by the wayside. At this point, I was frustrated. We wanted to have a fun family dinner while my mother was in town but I relented and said the bar is fine. Then the hostess said you can just pick any table and we will bring menus over. So I could have sat myself 30 minutes ago? Cool. I mentioned something to the house manager as he walked by and he said I'm so sorry first round of drinks on me. I thought that was fair. My mom and sister order a prosecco but not anything too fancy ( I had just come off a juice cleanse so sitting sober for the evening). We started with the Tuna Sashimi which was the only star of the meal. For my main, I kept it basic and got steak frites (off setting all my juice cleanse with each bite of bernaise) and it was mediocre at best. I've had better at mon ami gabi and I would think that RPM would have tried harder to get this dish right. The waiter was less than attentive-- he had friends come in at the bar so was paying more attention to them then us. I don't blame him-- if my friends are visiting me at work I would want to chat with them, but every time we asked him for something we felt like it was an inconvenience (and at most Steak houses you don't have to ask for something, the service is usually seamless) . For dessert, we ordered two different ones (chocolate cake and a bread pudding maybe?), and the waiter brought two bread puddings. When we asked to get a cake, he said oh you can just have other bread pudding for free (which was a little backhanded). At the end of the meal, the promised free round was on our check. I mentioned something again to the manager and he seemed annoyed to take it off (but did!). Hey- don't say you will do something without following through. This place acts too elitist and doesn't have the food to back it up. Hopefully Dee Snider can take me there one day since he seems to have no problem getting in the dining room.
(1)Nadia S.
One word sums this place up: LOVE ! From the ambiance, service, and food- everything was perfect. I have to say I wasn't expecting the steak to be amazing, but to my surprise it actually was. The menu has great selections and of course they offer fresh shaved black truffles on any entree, similar to RPM Italian. The millionaires potato IS NOT TO BE MISSED. It is phenomenal. Even the cold leftovers were crazy good. And the souffle for dessert.... we had the red velvet souffle with mascarpone ice cream. Its been a month and I'm still dreaming of it. LOVE this place. Even if you can only get a reservation for 11pm- just do it! ***April 2015 update*** Just wanna give a quick shout out the server my friends I had the other night- Chrissy. We were the last table to close up the restaurant and yet she remained energetic and amazing. Like I said before- love this place!
(5)Denice P.
I finally got to try RPM. I had big expectations and I was not disappointed! We traveled from CA and spent 10 days in the City, so of course we had to check out RPM Steak. It was hard to decide which restaurant to go, RPM Italian or Steak, but my hubby said Steak! I was able to secure a 9pm reservation. We valet the car and headed right in. We were a little early so we headed to the bar to have a drink before dinner. It was packed!!! It was the night of the Blackhawks' parade. We did a walk through around the bar, and just as we were getting back to the reception area, a couple got up! We immediately sat down and ordered a drink. When our table was ready, not only did I get a text, but the hostess came and found us and took us to our table. We were seated in a booth that surrounds the main dining room, it was perfect! We ordered 2 orders of oysters, which were delicious! We got the yellowtail sashimi plate too. Both were very light and were perfect starter. We both ordered the wedge salad, which was good, just the perfect amount of blue cheese. I ordered the 5 oz of Japanese cut of miyazaki because I really wanted to try everything and not feel stuffed. It was good, but I don't think I'd try it again My hubby got the Kansas City cut. He loved his. He said it was super tender and flavorful. He also ordered shallot and bone marrow butter to go with it. I dipped mine in that butter and it it gave it a good flavor! We ordered the millionaire potatoes with black truffles. It's a must try!! Trust. Me. Another must try is the brussel sprouts. They're addicting! We also got some mushrooms, I can't remember exactly which ones, but they were good! Our server was very knowledgeable and had a great personality! She was able to recommend a great wine to go with our meal! She was very attentive too! For dessert, I ordered the RPM cheesecake and a cappuccino. I loved my cappuccino, it was made perfectly and the cheesecake was just superb! They also brought out some cotton candy. By the end of the night, I was satisfied. It was a romantic night and everything was great! I'd go back again. I hear the Halibut is amazing!
(4)Haley C.
My boyfriend and I went to RPM Steak on a Friday night. I made reservations a few weeks in advance and still couldn't get in until 9:30, but it was a great time to have dinner there. Our hostess was from Ireland and she was extremely friendly! I got to talk to her about studying abroad in Ireland and that was really cool. Our waiter was extremely knowledgable about the menu and had great suggestions. We started with the greek fries, which were great but had a very strong garlic smell. For our meal, I had the tuna shashimi, which was pretty good, and my boyfriend had the Duke which he loved. We also shared a Millionaires potato, which was by far our best decision of the night. Excellent! I drank the cobbler and loved it. We really enjoyed the trendy environment. I think I liked RPM Italian more than RPM Steak, but it was definitely a great meal and a very cool restaurant.
(4)Donnie Y.
5 stars is not good enough they deserve way more than that. First the Mediterranean Octopus very delicious then the coal roster king crab is OUT OF THIS WORLD!!! BEST I ever had and I'm a professional when it comes to good food especially sea food And to top it off the 36 oz Wagyu Mishima Tomahawk steak was something I've never tasted before. And I regularly dine in at Hugo's Frog Bar and Ruth chris in Northbrook. Thus is by far my new favorite place as of right now THE ONLY REASON THEY DIDN'T GET MY FIFTH STAR IS THAT THE SECURITY GUY ALIVER OR OLIVER I don't know the exact spelling of his name , SINGLED OUT my middle eastern friend who was actually hosting the party for us and showing us HIS FAVORITE TRENDY SPOT IN DOWNTOWN CHICAGO , AND accusing that he was carrying knifes or weapons on him. Which is the farthest from the truth . This is classy place and you should have classy employees.
(4)Erick B.
Went to the restaurant because my wife is a fan of the owners, so did not expect much - and I was truly surprised... I am very critical of steaks, but the steaks were exceptional - and the cheesecake even better.... Highly recommended!
(5)Angelo V.
Great bar staff; ordered "the Duke," mushrooms (hen of the woods) and the "old fashioned." Had the peppercorn sauce with steak, steak was good, not excellent- sauce made it better. Mushrooms great!! The "old fashioned" --made my face numb, but very good. I also had to taste the baked Alaskan - this was the winner for the night!!! Will be back.
(4)Ny N.
Every thing we ordered was fantastic. We had the king crab appetizer which was to die for. For the main course, we ordered the filet topped off with born marrow butter with sides of hen of the woods mushrooms, mashed potato with blue cheese and Caesar salad. AMAZING!
(5)David B.
Chicago is lucky to have as many great steakhouses as it does, and RPM Steak has to be added to any discussion about best places. Everything at RPM Steak is amazing: the decor, the service, and most especially the food. I'd been once before - last fall - but now that the restaurant has its legs under it, it really shines. Highlights: -Our waiter, Joshua. Friendly, helpful, knowledgable and funny. He made the meal a ton of fun. It was a graduation dinner for my sister's MBA and he made sure we were celebratory throughout the meal -Starters: the kale/bacon/mushroom salad was delicious. We also got the butter lettuce salad, which I also enjoyed but the kale was a standout. -Entrees: the bone-in filet mignon was amazing, like the first time. I tried my mom's bone-in ribeye, which was also a winner. Everyone was happy with their cuts. -Sides: the sweet potato steak fries with insane. I wished I didn't have to share. The brussels sprouts were also delicious. I don't eat a lot of white potatoes, so I didn't try the blue cheese whipped potatoes or the roasted fingerlings, but everyone else enjoyed them. -Dessert: Joshua brought out the blueberry cotton candy for my sister, and then we ordered the 14k chocolate cake (yum!), the peanut butter popcorn chocolate thing (so good) and the cheesecake with strawberry rhubarb compote (my favorite). Joshua also brought out the chocolate souffle (with mint chocolate ice cream) as a special treat. All in all, we were stuffed, we were happy and we were excited that RPM Steak made a very special night even more special.
(5)Rich L.
Dear staff at RPM Steak & RPM Italian. Thank you so much for last night for an outstanding experience. You and your staff could not have been more professional or accommodating. I know you were dealing with a power outage and it must have been a seriously complicated situation, but I can tell you that as guests, we didn't even feel it. They say champions show their talent in difficult circumstances and last night you proved why Lettuce is the benchmark of excellence in the hospitality business. As soon as we arrived and were told about the power outage at RMP Steak, we were walked over by one of the managers to the RPM Italian, issued complimentary prosecco while our table was being set up for us. We were seated within minutes. Honorable mention to Bruce and our server David. They took great care of us. You guys proved why you are such an outstanding restaurant organization in this town. We will be back! Fans for life.
(5)Laura L.
So let's just get down to it... Booked my rezzies about a month ago using the open table app. We arrived and everyone at the host counter couldn't be nicer. I even told my bf there was no way I could be that fake nice to everyone all night, I'd die. Now, the downside is that we did have to wait about 25 minutes for our table. I feel like we're not part of the pretentious, stuffed shirt typical clientele it looks like they're used to, but they were still very apologetic and even though we didn't complain or even ask how much longer, they gave us an appetizer of our choice for free. Great gesture The vibe in the place is great. It's big but not overwhelming, there are a lof of tables, but you don't feel like you're on top of each other. It's dark but not cold, and the music is upbeat, but not overbearing. Our waiter was Brian, and he was a doll. We asked a few questions and he was patient with us. He filled my water glass about 100 times because I drink it like a camel. There was zero rush for us to get our orders in and get going, but it also wasn't like bad service slow. It was very relaxed, and whenever you did order your drink/food, it was out promptly. To drink, we are pretty simple with wine and beer, so that's not too hard. We had the thick cut bacon as our app, and it was great. Melt in your mouth bacon with a delicious vanilla sauce. For dinner I had the filet which was unbelievable. The flavor and the temperature were absolutely perfect. My boyfriend had the bone-in rib eye and he said that was great as well, and considering he left literally just the bone, I take it was really great. We had the garlic fingerlings as a side which had amazing flavor to them. Oh and the bearnaise sauce, which I love anyway, was delicious. For dessert we had the baked alaska which they prepare tableside. It basically tasted like heaven. People complain over the craziest things in life. Bf and I tend to put things into persepctive. Did we wait for a table, yes. But we weren't neglected, and where else were we going to go? By the time we got to a new place and got a table it would be the same amount of time. Was it expensive, yes. It's not like it's break the bank pricey. It's comparable to other steak houses, and it's worth every penny.
(5)Carlos S.
Ambience: excellent ***** Service: excellent ***** Appetizers: excellent ***** Steak: Good quality, felt that the medium well was over seared and underseasoned. Maybe get medium next time. *** Side dish: Good, but too salty and overpriced. ($10 for about 2 hand full of spinach)*** Dessert: just ok*** Would I come back: NO. How much was my check: $250 including tip
(3)Norm J.
I dined at RPM Steak with a friend on a late Sunday evening after waiting months to try this place out. When we arrived for our 10:30p.m reservations I thought I had walked into a theater playing a Tara Reid/Keanu Reeves movie as there was only 2 people dining there. Upon being seated we were greeted by our server who was very upbeat and went over the menu to ensure all of our questions and potential questions were answered. With this dining experience there were positives, neutrals and the negatives that I experienced and here they are. Positives: * The thick cut bacon for an appetizer was so good I was sad I had to share it. * The three cheese fondue bread is A MUST TRY!! This was so good I wanted to stick my face in the bowl to ensure that every ounce of cheese in that bowl was in my belly. #formerfatty * The East India Cocktail was so good I had to make sure I really liked it by ordering a second one. I swear I was feeling good after the first one and it's not because I pretty much chugged it. * The Grilled Prime Skirt Steak my friend had was so delicious I was wishing I had ordered it. The flavors and juices that this steak had would make a PETA member wanna sneak a bite. Neutral: * I got the Prime RPM Cap Steak and it was just OK. The steak didn't taste like anything special (like I've had at another steakhouse in Chicago that I love...begins with a M). I found myself wishing that I had gotten the Bison Filet or even "The Duke." * The Nutella Bread Pudding is large enough for two people to share, but it didn't knock my socks off. I could barley taste the nutella and the scoop of banana ice cream was a nice touch, but it would have been nice if the scoop was a little bigger. Negatives: * If choosing between that 430pm and 1030pm reservation slot I recommend taking that early bird special time because if you take the 1030pm slot be prepared to be dining with half of the wait staff from all the lettuce entertain you restaurants in the area. Not so cool when you are dropping a lot of duckets on a meal and you hear people trash talking other restaurants. * The plates we were given for dessert had so many fingerprints on them it looked like The Brady Bunch had passed the plate around before it was brought to our table. Needless to say we didn't use those plates. * The Macaroni & Cheese was just a waste of money and space in my stomach. My friend and I decided to share this dish as it sounded so good and we figured this would be our side dish to accompany our steaks. Well after one bite my friend made it known that he didn't care for anymore and I too was left feeling bamboozled by this dish. The description on the menu made it sound so good, but in reality it was subpar. All and all there were aspects to dining at RPM Steak that I really liked and that I wasn't fond of. I'm sure I'll go back, but I won't be putting it at the top of my 2015 to do list.
(3)G S.
Dinner was delicious, but the best part of our meal was our server, Emily E. She was so nice, checked up on us the perfect amount, was very accommodating and made our experience a delight. We'll definitely be coming back!
(5)Mehran F.
Solid. Entry was so uneventful felt more getting in a diner or a burger shop. My server at bar, Matt was just fabulous. Real good, real professional. I ordered a bunch for me alone. Here was my lunch: Filet mignon: 4/5 Brussel sprouts: 3/5 Broccolini: 4/5 Mushroom with garlic butter: 4/5 Spinach (thank for using olive oil instead of butter): 3/5 Shallot/bone marrow sauce: I wish had a bit more bone marrow, just jack up the price: 3/5 Macaroni & cheese 4/5 Free chips: 3/5 Service 5/5 Professionalism 5/5 Ambience: 3/5 (too sports bar mood for a place where you can easily spend $100 on lunch with no alcohol). Value: fair. For dinner, i am sure we can easily spend $500 and enjoy it but does not the fine dinning mood such a price would command. Even Bavette's has a stronger/more interesting atmosphere with same quality and lower prices. I will go back. I want to take my wife and son with me. I think they would enjoy it.
(4)Louise M.
I saw someone wrote that RPM stands for Really Pricy Meats...hahaha that totally suits it! Though it actually stands for Rancics, Psaltis, and Melman, I think Really Pricy Meats may just work as well for the RPM Steak. Giuliana and Bill's continued endeavor with Chef Psaltis and Restauranteur guru Rich Melman has been proven to be lucrative. Not only trendy, the foods are top notch! I like everything they have done so far. I am also a big fan of the RPM Italian. Thanks for collaborating yo! Finally after a couple cancellations, we made this holiday gathering happened. It's good to have good friends who are so generous and wanted to treat us for holiday dinner at the hottest spot in town. Even without the treat, I am still so fortunate to have all these good friends. It was such a fun night - the one that made you exhaled and looked up to the sky and said thank you. We had a private room upstairs overlooking the main dining room. The decor is classy and contemporary, dimmed light, and everything looked crisp and clean. I usually like old steakhouses but I really didn't mind this modern take on it. It exudes a certain je ne sais quoi and sophistication. We were greeted right away with a circular boobies looking bread that is served with herb butter. The bread was a pull apart and it is soft and warm. It was really really good and that's the free stuff! Then, appetizers started flowing. We had the alaskan king crab legs that were covered by a creamy sauce that was so succulent yummy. The bacon appetizer was so tender, with intense bacon taste that just melted in your mouth. The octopus was great mixed with the slices of new potatoes, but it was less exciting for me. The bone marrows...oh.. my....pants.... It's just insanely fatty and orgasmic. The rosemary bread mixed in a fondue was also a really simple yet fantastic appetizer. There were so many appetizers that readied us for what's coming. All of us had party in our mouths!!! Surprisingly, our friends, the host and hostess did not limit us to a certain menu selection. We were free to choose anything! Crazy, as there were steaks so pricy on the menu like the tomahawk steak for $155! Good thing we all are good people and did not take advantage of our friends' kindness. Many people went for the Prime RPM cap which is the meat part of the ribeye, around the eye. The eye of the round is also available and it is called The Duke on the menu. I chose the New York Strip as it seems to be the best value for the price and it is dry aged. I am a stickler about aging and I tend to choose the aging process compared to the meat cut. Tasting the caps of my friends' who sat next to me, I would highly recommend it. Though it might not have been dry aged, it has a very good flavor and tenderness. It was also one of their signature cuts. I could see why. After tasting it, I have no issue recommending it as it was superb while my strip was much tougher. Another friend who got the black cod also said it was the best fish she had ever had. There were a couple filet, lobster, and the bone in rib eye on the table as well. Everyone had no complaint. We ordered many sides as well including all three mushroom selections of hen of the woods, trumpets, and shiitake. They were all so good and it's awesome that they didn't just serve button mushrooms. The Brussels sprout was excellent!! The spinach and cauliflowers were decent. Mac and Cheese was creamy and proper. The millionaire potatoes with truffle shavings... Hells yeah!!! Whoaa how awesome was that! We also ordered a crispy hasselback potato but it never came. As far as drinks, I ordered the cobbler cocktail that our server recommended. It had tequila, lime, blackberry and something else but it tasted like a great blackberry margarita. It was totally right up my alley. My friend next to me ordered the Airmail that had lime, mint, and prosecco, that was tasty as well. I am actually wanting that cobbler again really bad and it is 10 AM! The desserts....the baked alaska won for the wow factor for getting it served table side with all the fire action. It was cool. The chocolate soufflé was done right with the peppermint ice cream. It was very refreshing. The nutella bread pudding with banana ice cream was familiar and warm. However, the 14k chocolate cake - it could be the best chocolate cake I have ever had. I don't think the gold flakes added anything other that pizzazz; however, the cake and the ganache themselves just overly decadent you couldn't help yourself but to succumb to it. I didn't give 5 stars though for the experience has been 85% stellar; however, there are rooms for improvements. Our server was great but it was over 10 top table and it could get overwhelming. We had some temperature issues with some of the steaks that definitely affected the experience. We also had to witness one of the servers breaking things over and over. We laughed at him but it showed that training is needed. But all in all, awesome!
(4)Courtney H.
Came back after my last experience almost a year ago. It was slightly better. We had a 6:45pm reservation and were a little late but they said it was totally fine. We ended up sitting crammed in a booth in the bar. Our server immediately started pushing the most expensive entrees on us. One friend wasn't feeling well and so she ate very little and it was clear he was not cool with that. He started coming back less often also. Some of the food items have changed and I was disappointed in their vegetable selection. Do they really need 4 different types of mushrooms? Anyway, I went with a salad and the lobster again. Both were good. We also got the chocolate cake and the cotton candy for dessert. Even a year later it remains the same-great food and terrible service.
(2)Jimmy T.
We decided to visit RPM Steak as part of our two year old daughter's birthday weekend with the two grandpas. The evening turned out to be excellent all around. The service was attentive, casual and friendly. The staff really took care of us and our little one. The food was outstanding. We tried the pork belly, which is a definite must have. The tuna was also great. Our little one had an order of fries to start, which were perfect. They also brought her a nice dish of cherry tomatoes and cucumber slices, which are her favorite. My wife had the mac n cheese and a salad, which were both excellent. The grandpas had the steak frites (so did I) and salmon plus the millionaire baked potato, excellent. Finally, the gold flecked chocolate cake was perfect. We'll definitely be back.
(5)J Z.
Why bother with the apps.... but a seafood app is amazing! Suggestions from our server Joshua was perfect... the bone marrow was delicious, salad was perfect wedge i could not finish great dressing.now for dinner where am i to put it!
(5)Carol K.
I was kind of underwhelmed when we went here for lunch the other day. While I had heard good things about it, it came off as just "so so" in our book so let's take a look at the good and the not so good. First of all, the ambiance is lovely. The white upholstery with the dark floors is stunning. If I had a wish it would have been that they hadn't ghosted out the windows as I like to see out when I eat but I suspect that was done as the view is pretty non existent. The food, when it came was fine. But the pacing on the entire experience was way off. We ordered two drinks and for 20 minutes no one came back to the table. When the server did, she said they were making the drinks and did we want an appetizer? We ordered the yellowtail and continued to wait for our drinks. You know when the appetizer comes up before the drinks that there is something seriously wrong. And that is exactly what happened, The server came back to take our food order and my friend told the server we still hadn't gotten our drinks, she said they were still making them. Seriously? At least 40 minutes had gone by at this point. Well the drinks finally came but I am quite sure the bartender didn't show up that day given how poorly they were poured. As for our food- I had the caesar salad and my friend went with the club sandwich. They were fine but nothing worth writing about. And by this time it was almost time for us to go but we wanted to try dessert and it was seriously the chocolate cake with gold leaf that saved this entire review! And then, as if enough things hadn't gone wrong, the valet seemingly disappeared. We waited about 20 minutes and he did return, but what is with the pacing of this place? Clearly not in tune with having a "quick lunch" which might have explained the lack of people in the place (although you would think with that few people they might be able to get it right) Oh well. I just know where I won't be going for my next business lunch unless I've got plenty of time to waste.
(3)Gillian H.
Great meal. Thick cut bacon appetizer was awesome. Brussels sprouts were second only to Uchi in Houston. Salmon was yummy. Mac n cheese was fine but not great. Bread looked amazing but was good not great. Hash browns were also good but not amazing. For dessert had 14k cake, peach bread pudding and cotton candy. All really good. Service was fabulous. Christine made our night. Attentive and thoughtful.
(4)Raj D.
Restaurant atmosphere is great and the waitstaff is delightful. Went to grab a few drinks with some friends and see what the hype was about but ended up leaving disappointed. Our waitress pushed the 42 oz Tomahawk wagyu steak and were told we could share. The steak came with a side of Sunchockes, which happen to be the root of a sunflower, making this side unique and not to mention tasty. The disappointment came with the bone of the steak making up for the majority of the meal and for 150 bucks it definately wasn't worth it. I've had much better steak at many wallet friendly locations in Chicago. I will not be going back for dinner but maybe for some drinks!
(3)Mew W.
Great swanky steak place with really old dry aged beef. The sides were ok and were family style. Lots of food. Great wines!
(4)John G.
Amazing how menu selection can alter your opinion of a place right? I had been here before and was underwhelmed by the experience (Still gave it 4 stars). I decided to take my lady here for lunch since she had never been and who am I to deny a opportunity to see her dress up ;-) Parking: Street Meter if you can find it, 15 dollars valet if you choose to. Service: As before top notch. Our waiter was attentive, polite, and helpful. Assertive enough to explain the menu if we had any questions and provide his personal favorites Scenery: Again, top notch. Bar meets you as you enter and for dining you are lead down a small set of stairs. We were shown our booth seating which was nicely set the periphery with enough room to converse without being bother but not too secluded from everything. Food: Alright, so for cocktail I had the waiter's preference (telling him I'm a whisky guy) which was the old fashioned. I'm not really into mixed drinks, I prefer a good scotch clean on the rocks but for any whiskey lover you'll be satisfied with this. Great choice from the waiter. Appetizer was the Parker House rolls, a quick glance choice that paid off tons! We thoroughly partook of this warm, sweet, and succulent intro dish w/ the nordic butter. If you fancy something simple and don't want overthink an appetizer the table can enjoy, you should certainly go with it. For entree I had the NY Strip medium well (playing it a lil safe this time). It was exquisite and tasted exceptional. Texture was stern at the top with a soft juicy interior awaiting. Usually I stray away from the "seasoning" that is offered on the side with my steak at "top notch" steak houses, but the waiter insisted I attempted and again, per his recommendation, it was stellar! With or without it, the steak was well received. My lady never was much of a steak goer, but she could not refrain from bringing it up afterwards how much she liked it. Well done guys. My gal had the salmon prepared slightly raw. Her opinion was positive though she mentioned it was not the best she'd had but great none the less. For dessert I decided to be a bit daring a ordered the Pop Corn peanuts and chocolate(another great choice compliant of the waiter again) and the 14k chocolate cake knowing how much of a chocolate fiend my lady is. First off, reading the description of the Popcorn peanuts and chocolate sells it short; this is a blissful taste of beauty. It seems/appears a tad too creative but who cares long as it tastes good and believe it does. You won't go wrong with it especially if you like ice cream w/ warm caramel based items. The popcorn accompanies the package fitting as well with great consistency along w/ sweetness. Now, the 14k chocolate cake mother of god. This baby is a bombshell. If you like dark chocolate heaven will hit your taste buds. Me and my lady did not feel slightly guilty or bad later at the gym following. It's truely a grand choice for dessert and you will not be disappointed. Overall: Ok, so 2nd time was the charm and I can understand why my friends like this place so much. Its all about selection as always so be sure to know what you want, look at the menu or yelp prior, and order with confidence. I had a much better going this time all the way through. If its one thing that is consistence is the applaudable service and dessert (a killer list this place has! have not been let down yet). The NY Strip was lovely, salmon was good nothing special. Dinner rolls perfect! Could see myself coming here again esp for the dessert. Cheers!
(5)Casey F.
This was possibly one of the best meals I've ever had. I made reservations for my husbands birthday dinner and knew it would be good but assumed that this place was a little over-hyped. I was wrong - it blew away all of my expectations. Bavettes is both mine and my husbands favorite place for steak and we both thought RPM was hands down better. And that is a bold statement. The ambiance of the place is great - it's full but you don't feel like it's overly crowded and the tables are not on top of each other like most other places. We started with old fashioneds at the bar while we waited for our table, which were awesome. We ordered: A dozen oysters Thick cut bacon Bone in filet Grass fed NY Strip Brussel sprouts King trumpet mushrooms Bottle of wine Everything was divine. Thick cut bacon is a must-get item for me anywhere it's on the menu and this was by far the best I've ever had. The steaks were the most amazing I've had. My husband and I both agreed that my grass fed NY strip was the winner. And I just love that they had multiple grass fed offerings. The char on the outside of the steaks was unlike anything I've had. Add the steak salt and it that was just that much better. Wow. Our service was impeccable. Everything was flawless. And they brought cotton candy for my husbands birthday which was a cute touch. The only thing I will say is that the wine list, while extensive, didn't have much in the way of moderately priced bottles of wine. Most everything was over $100- and much of it was way higher than that. But that won't stop me from coming back. Highly recommend coming here.
(5)Greg W.
We were recommended to RPM. And, in short, we'd say spotty at best. The atmosphere is nice, and the service was decent. What we ordered: raw oysters with a jalapeño cucumber aoli for appetizer, Caesar salad, grass fed 14 oz New York strip, half lobster, and the millionaires twice baked potato. They had a nice list of gourmet mushrooms. We ordered Hen of the Woods. We were very excited to do this modified surf and turf combo and had been recommended that fancy twice baked potato. The oysters were fantastic! The aoli was a nice touch. We've never had cucumber and jalapeño mixed before. The cucumber does a nice job of stretching he jalapeño heat. The Caesar salad was disappointing. It came with a deviled egg and bits of anchovy in the egg. There were no croutons. In my opinion, stick to the basic recipe. There are some options. But no croutons? And the deviled egg was unnecessary. The steak was excellent! I am coming more and more to appreciate the grass fed beef concept. Marbling and tenderness and overall flavor was just delicious. The lobster was way over cooked and rubbery. A half lobster for over $30 better be awesome. It came drenched in a kind of Thai peanut sauce. The sauce was ok. In my opinion a nice lemon butter sauce to dip is all you need. This fancy sauce they used seems like a mask to hide that the lobster was cooked too long. It also was presented pretty yucky. Looked like it had been beaten with a baseball bat before being dropped in the water. We loved the Hen of the Woods mushrooms! What a treat. It almost forced the third star. They were smoky and flavorful and tender! Mmm mmm. The "millionaires" potato was pretty bad. Too much cheese and cream and over cooked. Again, rubbery thick skin. For $13, what a disappointment. We saw the mashed potatoes infused with bleu cheese someone else had ordered, and wish we'd ordered that for $7. All in all, with so many great steak houses in Chicago, we will not be back to RPM.
(2)Patrick M.
Went to RPM last night and was thoroughly impressed. You absolutely have to get the Coal-Roasted King Crab as an appetizer. It's so fucking good. The Mediterranean Octopus appetizer is also good but next time I think we'll just get two orders of the Crab. I got the 20oz Bone-in Ribeye and it was alright. It was pretty fatty and I let the server know when he came by to check on us. He insisted they would take it off the bill even though I didn't want him to. My girlfriend got the Broiled Black Cod. I tried a bite and it was absolutely delicious. I highly recommend it for anybody that enjoys fish. Our sides were the Brussels Sprouts and the Crispy Hasselback. Both were very good. For dessert we ordered the Baked Alaska. It was prepared at the table. Just get it. It's good. Our server did a really nice job taking care of us.
(5)Ibrahim B.
The place was trendy, if you get a waiter like Martin he will make order the whole menu. I got the bison steak it was cooked in a very good way it was lean and just the right temperature. My wife got the RPM steak which was also so delicious it came with a pile of very thin cut onion rings which you don't taste the onions hmmm so good, also with her steak came with truffle sauce the taste was unbelievable. We shared the risotto it was today's special as will. Martin the waiter toke us through the menu and the specials he was so professional in explaining the those dishes I was almost full by the time he was done with the menu. Ow yah we started with the Rosmary butter and bread (I forgot what it called) it was awesome. I will defiantly come back again for this resturant to try more thing from the menu. Thanks Martin and thank you RPM for the wonderful experience.
(5)Travis W.
Pricey, yes....worth it, most certainly! Just an incredible meal in all ways. My son and I had the chance to grab a meal here before a show and was truly treated to a delightful experience. Pork bacon appetizer, beef tartar and grilled octopus to begin with and finished up with an 8oz filet mignon as the main course. No sides but a dessert made from chocolate and gold flakes sprinkled on it. It was divine. The atmosphere is pretty trendy and the wait staff is attentive and quick to their feet to make sure you have what you need and when you need it.
(5)Jason M.
Great lunch spot - but most people must not know it's open for lunch. Not hard to get into. Lobster roll is excellent. My colleague had a steak sandwich and he said it was very good as well. Food and service were great. I will definitely be back for more business lunches here. I've also been for dinner. Appetizers, sides and desserts are excellent; steaks are not the best I've had in Chicago.
(4)Dan L.
Service was adequate. Waiter was amiable but offered little help with the menu; suggestions, preparation, etc. Fondue bread was great but the oysters were too acidic and that overpowered the natural salinity. Ordered the rare bone in ribeye. Served a little more done than expected and blackened (over peppered). This was not explained beforehand. The steak was not salted enough (or too much pepper? This thing was peppered within an inch of its life!). The medallion was nice but not worth the +50 spent. Fiancé ordered the mac and cheese which was very nice. Nice crunchy crust and creamy sauce. Overall, I wouldn't recommend going here for the steak. You're in Chicago! Far better options.
(2)Ryan J.
I will admit, I am usually looking for flaws when another "lettuce entertain you" restaurant opens up in Chicago; no hospitality group can knock it out of the park with every venue. And, then, when I heard they were opening RPM in a city where there are more steak places than red light cameras, I was certain this would be a dud. Well it isn't. Far from it actually. The food speaks for itself - steaks, seafood and the like. The black truffle risotto, which I think is just a "special," is life altering. Trust me. Order it instead of a potato side to go along with your steak. Other highlights - the octopus, yellow tail crudo, thick-cut bacon, brussel sprouts. I usually have the filet with peppercorn sauce, but others I know rave about the Kansas City cut and the bone-in ribeye or filet. All that aside, I attribute their real success to RPM's service team. Chicagoans may not be pretentious but we are tough to please; the staff here sets this steak place apart from its counterparts. Kelly (operations) made me look like a king in front of an important client and I have her to thank for my addiction to the truffle risotto and donuts - she's amazing. Tonight I brought my family, and our server Michael (shaved head) was as personable as he was knowledgeable about the menu and Lettuce/RPM's legacy. But the MVP in my eyes is Jourdan Kurtz (Guest Relations Director); this guy is a consummate gentleman, a Lettuce/RPM loyalist and an irreplaceable asset to the organization.
(5)Andrea M.
RPM Steak is by far the best restaurant I've ever been to. Everything was amazing from the decor, food and wait staff. My husband and I came here for our anniversary - we ordered the think cut bacon (which pretty much ruined any other bacon for me, forever), and the cheese fondue. For the main entree, my husband ordered a ribeye and I had the filet. His had a little more flavor but it was more expensive so I was expecting it to be. Regardless, I was extremely satisfied with my filet. Everything is extra; we ordered a side of the millionaire potato and the asparagus. This was plenty for us to share. After all this, we still managed to have room for dessert. We ordered the popcorn, peanuts and chocolate and it was the perfect combination of sweet and salty... highly recommended! We had a few drinks each which weren't too pricey and those were good as well. The wait staff really makes this place better. They're super friendly and knowledgable. You never have to ask for refills because they're on top of it.
(5)David A.
Came to RPM steak on a whim, fortunate enough to get a table in the bar area, might of been the large table for 6, but first come, first serve, so we took it...great service by the waiter who told us he was getting ready to propose to his girlfriend the following weekend in wine country...service was great, the bone in rib eye, grass fed came out fatty, so they replaced with another ribeye which was phenomenal, didn't have to wait long. Loved RPM steak, may put you back a few bucks, but well worth to go to the bar w/o reservations on a Saturday. Great drinks too!
(5)Brenden M.
One of the best steaks of my life. The Duke + Millionaires Baked Potato are two of the greatest things ever, especially together.
(5)Laura C.
I've been trying to treat my dad to a nice birthday gift for years, but his refusal to accept the concept of me spending money on him has made the task quite a struggle. I finally succeeding in forcing him to celebrate his most recent birthday with me at this hot new steakhouse. The only problem? No reservations available... At least on OpenTable. I was not going to let that stop me from a chance to Instagram a bloody chunk of meat and #humblebrag about how I'm eating dinner at one of the most coveted dining destinations at the time. So, eventually I worked my way around the city and finally confirmed a party of two on a weekday during prime dinner hours. At this point I'm 2-0. We're looking good. My father and I arrived a few minutes late and subsequently were seated a few minutes post-check in, which was fine. We were seated in a corner booth in the bar area. Not ideal, but comfortable. Our server, although he seemed a bit nervous and stumbled over his words a bit while explaining the menu, was wonderful. His wine recommendation was on-point, which is always a good sign. But the real reason why this place gets five stars... IS THE FOOD. OMG. The food. The coal roasted crab appetizer was to die for. My father ordered one of the cuts unique to RPM and I ordered the skirt steak (I like cheap steaks, let me be, okay), both medium rare. They were cooked to perfection and absolutely phenomenal. I have only been eating red meat for a year and a half now but if I could eat at this place every day I absolutely would. The cherry on top of the cake was when my Lettuce Entertain You scratch-off coupon was worth $25 and nobody even gave me an odd look for using a coupon at such a ritzy place. Score. Bravo to everybody involved on an exceptional addition to Chicago's steakhouse scene.
(5)RJ G.
Went to RPM Steak last week and wow what a dinner. We started with the oysters which may have been a bit much considering we were there for chicago chef week which is a 4 course meal. Our first course was a looot of food. We had the three cheese fondue bread which was to die for, i had the wedge salad, alwsys a good choice and my friend got the tuna sashimi. Best part was the cheese bread thats just dipped in hot cheese fondue. The next was the steak. We both got the 12 ounce strip streak with bone marrow butter. Wow. The outside was perfectly charred while the inside was moist and juicy. Perfect. Not the best steak ive had but definitely top 5. We had the Brussel sprouts as a side to share which was more than enough. But it gets better. For dessert they brought us out complimentary cotton candy for my friends birthday. Pretty nice. Along with that we got the 14k chocolate cake and the bread pudding. So rich and delicious. After this meal i couldnt move. I would love to come back here.
(5)Nicole F.
Had an awesome experience! Went there for my birthday and I felt really special. The service was top notch! Our waiter looked like Bill Rancic. I ordered lobster cocktail, filet mignon, mac and cheese, and the 14k chocolate cake. Everything was very delicious. We also went to RPM Italian, but this restaurant was better.
(5)Autumn P.
Want your date to be memorable and flawless? Take her here! Everything from the valet guy (who politely complimented my dress), to the hostess who greeted us with a huge smile, to the waiter that was informative, polite, and honest about portion size so we didn't over order. The food was FANTASTIC! Highly recommend the Cowboy Steak, Scallops, Brussels sprouts, and blue cheese mashed potatoes. YUM!!!
(5)Kim K.
I've said it once, I'll say it again: RPM Steak is the best restaurant in Chicago. My friend and I celebrated our graduation here, and our favorite place did not disappoint. We had the lobster and the Duke, which were both absolutely perfect. For dessert we had the baked Alaska, and the bread pudding, which were both enough to serve about 8 people. The baked Alaska was PHENOMENAL. Absolutely amazing-best dessert I've ever had. Although this did not happen to us, the man at the table next to us spilled some red wine on his shirt, and the manager brought him a clean dress shirt to wear for the rest of his meal and to keep. If that's not excellent service, I don't know what is. I'll be coming here for every special occasion I can think of!
(5)Eric B.
As a fan of many LEYE Restaurants, I really want to like this place, and I have overall had a good time here. However, something left a really bad taste in my mouth this past Tuesday and it wasn't the food. First, we arrived for our reservation slightly early and were ushered into the raucous bar area (they made up for this later in the evening, so no hate here). While in the bar, which I really didn't want to go to because I had intended on just having a nice bottle of red wine...the male bartender without glasses essentially warned me not to order a drink that was the same as the one my friend had ordered because apparently he wasn't interested in having to make it twice. Even though my mind wasn't made up as to the drink that I wanted. Bad taste number 1. Second, after deciding on a Boulevardier, which he made on the rocks!!!!, I asked him to put it in a coupe. Also something that apparently made him less than happy; if he had made it properly it would've never been on the rocks! Bad taste number 2. Third, my partner and I saw a pair of seats open at the bar and we moved towards them to ask the person to next to them on the right if they were open. We were told they were, so we settled in, and the empty glassware that was there was cleared. No less than 3 minutes later, an obviously over-served, obnoxious, loud, young lady comes and grabs my Boulevardier from the bar, at which point I tell her that it isn't her drink and that if she was sitting in the seat I was in, I was more than happy to get up and let her have the seat again. She wasn't having it...she threw an attitude and kept being rude and her friend who had offered her the seat exclaimed that he had to leave before he got put in jail (perhaps for defending her honor? and attempting to engage in fisticuffs with me?) When I asked him why he would be going to jail, he demurred. Bad taste number 3. At that point I went up to the host stand and explained that we were not happy sitting in the bar because people were being too belligerent, and that we wanted to get a seat soon. They happily took me seriously, and we were told they were waiting on tables to close out. Satisfied with this response I returned to see Bad taste number 4 ...the bartender who had been so disinterested in making cocktails, or making them properly...went around to the patrons side of the bar and was hugging the folks that had been completely outrageously rude, maybe they were friends? or regulars? as they finally were shuffling out of the bar. Again, after all that went down RPM Steak responded properly, but this bartender AND the customers that he is friends with were out of control with their rudeness and him for his lack of interest in being in the service industry.
(4)Ben B.
An amazing dessert joint that sells decent steaks. RPM Steak looks very similar to RPM Italian - dim lighting, employees rocking the secret service-style earpieces, lots of customers in suits. Its floor plan is a little more open than its Italian cousin. I sat down with a group of three others, but by the end of the night, there were five of us. The servers accommodated our growing group expertly. Despite a few hiccups (we had doubles of our side dishes showing up after we'd received them and one steak was wildly overcooked), the servers were always calm, cool and professional. They will treat you very well. It's some of the kindest service I've encountered in Chicago. Our meal began with the king crab legs (1/2 pound for $30). I'm not much of a seafood guy. These were fine. It's a small portion, so the price feels very out of whack. We also shared the thick-cut bacon with "bourbon vanilla bean glaze" ($11). It sounds better than it actually was. I shared "The Duke" ribeye filet ($52) and the 16 oz. prime bone-in filet mignon ($59). I preferred The Duke, but both were okay. For sides, we ordered the blue cheese whipped potatoes ($9) and an order of those without the blue cheese. The non-blue cheese ones were fantastic. We also had the garlic-fried potatoes ($10). Again, those *sound* better than they taste. Earlier this week, I sat down to enjoy the 22 oz. prime bone-in dry aged ribeye at Bavette's (just down Kinzie from RPM). Though it cost $60, it was miles better than any of the steaks I had at RPM. A steakhouse is always really expensive, so you want those dollars to count. RPM is nice, but not quite worth the price. However... The desserts are INCREDIBLE. We had a Chocolate Souffle ($12) with a dollop of mint ice cream dropped on top. You watch as the ice cream melts away atop that molten chocolate core. It's really fun. (For superior souffle, I recommend Roy's at 720 N State.) The Popcorn, Peanuts & Chocolate dessert ($9) is also fun. It's a jumble of popcorn, ice cream and chocolate. The combo tastes a little like a Reese's peanut butter cup. My favorite dessert was the 14K Chocolate Cake ($12). A moist chocolate explosion with flakes of 14-karat gold on the outside. Total wow factor. Best thing I ate at RPM. Get this! I was less a fan of the Eton Mess ($10) - raspberry sorbet, whipped cream and berries. It comes in a tall glass that makes it hard to share. TL;DR - Go for the desserts and the service. If you want a killer steak experience, mosey down the block to Bavette's. Bonus: President Obama ate here on October 1, 2014.
(4)Trent W.
Wife and I went there for our 8th anniversary! Wife had been there with her colleague and/or residents and told me I would love it. Well, I did. The ambiance and service was perfect. Most of all, the cowboy steak I had may have been the best steak I've had from a value standpoint. I've had more expensive steaks but for the money this was the best.
(5)Shayna Y.
Overall: I was disappointed in RPM steak. While I don't mind paying a pretty penny for a meal, I expect to have a great experience - this didn't have a good value proposition. Likes: - Service was incredibly friendly Gripes: - Disappointed with the food (especially for the price) - the filet was good, but not $42 good. The brussel sprout salad was really bland. The Millionaire Potato was good, but not $18 good. There are so many other steakhouses in Chicago with better sides. - Disappointed with the atmosphere, I was expected it to be a little more trendy/chic like RPM Italian, but it was steakhouse-bland - Cocktails were limited and uninspiring
(2)Jean L.
To be honest, I was really disappointed with RPM Steak. I was stoked to come, since I'm a fan of RPM but part of me wants to say..stick with italian small plates. The service here, however was phenomenal. The moment you walk in, the hosts are cheerful but professional. The manager took the time to come around and ask if he could help with wine choices ($$). We ordered the Kale Salad which was pretty good, albeit a little too parmaseany and salty. We also ordered two sides - mushrooms and sautéed spinach. The spinach was a little too greasy for my taste, but the mushrooms were delightful. My date ordered a Duke special, which he thought was good, but didn't blow him away. I had the 20 oz bone-in, which was just okay, albeit too greasy. But the real reason I say RPM Steak's service was phenomenal was the wait staff. I ordered a 20 oz bone in ribeye, but was accidentally served a dry-aged cut. To be honest, I was so hungry I didn't realize it until I cut into the steak, had a bite, and realized the meat wasn't as tender as a bone-in ribeye. I then poked around looking for a bone, haha. Our waiter came around to ask about desserts early since some took 20 minutes, and when he did, I asked him if this was indeed the bone-in. He looked, sort of gasped, grabbed my plate and started apologizing profusely, saying that he knew I ordered a bone-in and this definitely wasn't it. He then refilled my date's wine without prompting and apologized again. He brought me a small plate so I could enjoy the sides and steal my date's steak while the kitchen whipped up my bone-in. The truth was, the bone-in tasted too rushed. It was covered with butter and the presentation was a little lacking...but I think the waiter was so embarrassed he just wanted to bring me what I ordered, ASAP. Anyhow, to remedy my meal, my awesome waiter decided to get us the cotton candy (normally reserved for birthdays and anniversaries) and even comped my $55 steak! Of course I left a hefty tip, a nice handwritten message on the receipt, and walked out with the night salvaged and a smile on my face.
(4)Tina C.
We came in for my parents' anniversary. The restaurant was aware and greeted my parents with champagne and even gave us a free appetizer. Lucy was our server and she was AMAZING. She made our RPM steak experience so memorable. Very sweet and personable girl who knows what she's doing. The steak was delicious - i had the 8 oz filet, my father the NY strip. Sides were great: mac n cheese is a MUST. Calamari and Octopus were out of this world. At the end they brought us out every dessert- our favorite is the popcorn! The decor is beautiful and the servers look killer in their white jackets! Loved it!
(4)Chad R.
My wife and I were in Chicago for our anniversary and made reservations. I had my hesitations as I am a huge steak fan and typically places like this miss the mark. Boy was I ever wrong! This had to be one of the best steaks I've ever eaten! The staff is extremely friendly and caters to you the entire time making you feel like you are the only people in the restaurant. The next time we are in Chicago, we will definitely make plans to eat here again!
(5)Andrea C.
My husband and I went here to celebrate our second wedding anniversary last night and I'm so happy we did! We had a lovely experience from start to finish. Had a quick bev at the bar while our table was being set (he had an Old Fashioned, I had prosecco) and took in the ambiance. Dark, trendy and hip, which feels just about right for a steak place to me! We were seated and our server immediately wished us a happy anniversary, which I thought was incredibly thoughtful and turned out to be indicative of the level of service we received. Food-wise, everything was outstanding. We started with sharing the Parker rolls and the wedge salad and then for our mains, he had the NY Strip, I chose the 8 oz. filet and we shared the blue cheese mashed potatoes. I LOVE a super rare, great steak and it was cooked perfectly. We ended the evening with some cotton candy, which was the perfect amount of sweet after an amazing meal. RPM does things right from start to finish- our water and wine glasses were never empty, the staff was absolutely delightful, the food was wonderful- the whole experience truly made our anniversary special.
(5)Cindy G.
Can only speak to the cocktails. And as I sat there at the bar in this swanky Chicago restaurant in my yoga pants and second day dirty hair, I couldn't help but think #sorryimnotsorry. A few of us headed over to RPM after a long day of work and it was close to our hotel so we decided to pop in. Immediately we recognized WOW, we are not dressed for this, but the cocktail list looked so amazing we had to stay. I ordered up a tequila, blackberry and mint cocktail and it was one of the best I had ever had. It had ice similar to Frisch's (Cincinnati folk, y'all know what's up). Perfectly balanced and not too sweet. Loved the tartness from the tequila balanced with the freshness of the blackberries. For my second drink I got the champagne cocktail - a stickler for champagne I was worried. I asked if it was going to be doused in syrup or sweetener and he assured me it was not. What arrived can only be described as the nectar of the gods. A perfectly crips glass of champagne garnished with a sugar cube and some angostura bitters. It. Was. Perfection. The lighting, the decor, the cocktails. Yes, yes, and more yes. RPM - I will be dreaming about these cocktails until I can one day return. Thanks for an awesome experience.
(5)Allen B.
Allow me to be the 2nd person to give this establishment a great review. As Dabney said above, "...speechless." Although I have yet to try RPM Italian, I'm quite sure after trying RPM Steak, they're food will be top notch as well. Where to begin...oh yes here we go: 1. Service is impeccable. Our server Devlin, was on-top of his game describing the menu and giving recommendations on what to order. 2. Our water glasses were constantly filled to the brim and was never left empty more than 5 minutes at a time. 3. Our reservations were at 7:30pm, we arrived early and they kindly accommodated our party of two right when we arrived. 4. Decor is very "man cave-esque", but then again you are going to eat a juicy steak so one can never eat such a manly dish in a "foo-foo" environment. 5. Support wait staff was very kind and efficient. Taking time out to swap our silverware with new utensils for proper eating was definitely on-point. 6. My GRASS-FED BISON RIBEYE was cooked to perfection. A beautiful medium temperature with just a slight touch of charring to keep the juices encased. Phenomenal. 7. The thick-cut bacon appetizer, good LAWD!!!! Vanilla bourbon glazed. Enough said. Don't come here at not try it, you'd be a fool if you skipped out on it. 8. The hand-cut fries....fries will be fries, but these fries are pretty damn good. It comes with an aoli dipping sauce. Jesus Christ was it good. LOL. 9. Rosemary Parker Rolls with Nordic Butter. Don't mess around, you better get up on this grain-filler. Warm, fluffy, the smell & flavor is INSANE. 10. The only steakhouse I know that serves grass-fed meats. That in itself is enough reason for me to come back. I'm definitely trying this place again. Won't you come and join me?
(5)Kamran L.
I love this place, came for the first time for a friends birthday and since have gone back twice already. I'll be making my fourth appearance this week. The food is amazing, service is outstanding, and if you can't find something on this menu, then you probably shouldn't be here anyway. They got something for everyone.
(5)Saba A.
This is just a cocktail and dessert experience at the bar with my husband around 6:00 p.m. on a weekday evening. We came in with no reservations and were greeted with smiles from 3 people joyfully letting us know that we can grab a table at the bar. Our waters were being filled and within a minute we were greeted by our waitress who gave us food menus, a dessert menu by request, and a cocktail menu while mentioning the different wines they had. My husband ordered his typical favorite of kettle and 7, and i got the "East India' cocktail of the list. The decor of the restaurant is the same as RPM Italian with the dark wood tables and white coats for the servers and the same style bar seating. It's a very professional and smart restaurant. I was happy to meet Jerrod and Richard Melman who with the LEYE industry has turned River North to the best place to find the most delicious restaurants with diversity. They were very friendly and personable. We ordered the 14 karat chocolate cake for 14 dollars. It was as you expect it, rich with the dark and milk chocolate flavors and seems to be a popular order on even just there second day of opening. Our waitress was soft spoken, and our bus boy was always around to clean up, and there was another waitress walking around folding the napkins. Outstanding restaurant choice if you are here to celebrate something or want to drink a fine cocktail after work. Whether you are coming in for a small appetizer, salad, or a steak, this restaurant should be on top of your list. Can't wait to return and thanks for coming into the neighborhood, RPM Steak!
(5)Justin P.
Impressive restaurant. The layout of this place is open and classy. The service is outstanding; the only spot that comes close for my money is Mastros. I love restaurants that cater to groups as a team; it shouldn't matter who the waiter is...If I need something hook it up! RPM definitely did so, whether it was extra silverware, sides or anything. So if I had to stop there the place is already worth 5 starts. Now comes the food - I ordered steak tartare which was legit; not the best I've ever had but the portion was solid. For a main course I went with the 16 oz NY strip (which was flavorful) with blue cheese mash & asparagus on the side. I'll give the food a 4 because it was great but not the best I've ever had. Since I can't give RPM a 4.5 I'll toss them a 5. It was an enjoyable experience and I would go back.
(5)Monique B.
The restaurant is beautiful, but for the price the food wasn't worth it. Service was ok, but more pomp & circumstance than good, friendly, attentive service. - Sidecar to drink before dinner: delicious, would come back for a drink - Bacon appetizer: AMAZING!!! If you like bacon, order it. The thickest cut of pork belly, it melted in my mouth. A little bit sweet from the sugar or syrup glaze, but still delicious. - 22 oz. Bone-In Kansas City Steak: So thick that the outside was charred, and almost burnt, giving the steak a not so great flavor. I like my steak medium rare, and it was cooked properly on the inside, the outside was just charred too much. - Brussel Sprouts: I thought they were well cooked and delicious. Service was not as attentive as I would have liked at a high-end restaurant, they had a lot of busboys and runners and waiters, but it seemed like the waiter still didn't have time to stop and genuinely see how I was doing or what I thought about the meal. I think the decor and ambiance here is much more intimate and romantic, but modern, and not all old man smoking room leather couches. So, if you're trying to impress a date, the ambiance and price might be enough to make you go here, but otherwise, there are other steakhouses that I definitely recommend more than this one.
(3)S G.
Had a sat night dinner with my spouse. Service was excellent from the get go. Valet is 15 bucks We were seated upstairs which was actually Nice as well. They have a nice wine liSt for By the glass and cocktails were great We started with tuna tartare and the greens salad with burrata cheese - large and could share The bread was yummy but you do get charged We had the 52 dollar truffle risotto which was good... You can get a half portion and still fairly big. We had the sole, and special mushrooms which were awesome Def get the sweet corn... So good Millionaire potato was great but huge ... Share item Dessert was 14 k chocolate cake... Again huge and very rich... Took it home for late night treat Our meal was about 230 with 4 drinks . Pricy but worth a try, maybe for a special occasion
(5)Sam A.
Excellent steakhouse! From beverages to food to service, everything was on par! Our server, Brian, was spectacular. He was friendly and was great with recommendations. The dry aged cowboy steak was amazing along with the blue cheese whipped potatoes and Brussel sprouts as sides. RPM is great with portion sizes and pricing, you won't go away hungry and leaving like you've been ripped off. First time at this place, but certainly will have to make it one of my top steakhouses in the city up there with Chicago Cut and Benny's! Reservations are highly recommended if you want a prime dinner time slot.
(5)susan l.
a meal with a few of my favorite friends. a meal to remember! what i ate: - roasted bone marrow $15: mm yes, my lips were just covered with the fatty creamy grease of the bone marrow. they did NOT skimp on this at all! huge portion for a measly $15. if you love bone marrow, please get this to share! even with 4 people, this seemed an excessive portion. don't be afraid to ask for more bread as bread is the best way to consume all this fat. - chilled west coast oysters $18: very light, very fresh. i loved the sharp jalepeno and the acidic yuzu. the oysters were sweet - 60 day prime aged beef $125: our server recommended this to us, that for sharing, this was the way to go. we were tempted to originally order the impressive tomahawk cut, but this was a nice change. the meat was cooked exactly how we wanted, medium rare. my only gripe? the plate was cold, cooling the meat down considerably. by the time we really got into the steak it was a tad cold. i wish they warmed the plates up. i know that cooks the meat a bit, but id rather eat warm steak than cold. - broiled black cod $36: luscious, fatty, delicious cod. it was a small piece, but perfect for a few bites for everyone at the table. a great alternative if you're not in the mood for steak. - king trumpet mushrooms $12: earthy goodness! even my friend who isnt a fan of mushrooms admitted that these were pretty outstanding. they were a TAD salty, but really delicious with the steak. a nice balance and marriage of earthy meaty goodness. - millionaire's potato $18: another great rec from our server. somehow we all totally missed this on the menu, but i saw truffles, and i was sold. and indeed, this was a millionaire's dream of a potato. cheesy, fragrant, delicious creaminess, crispy potato skin. the truffles were a decadent touch. - bacon hash browns $7: i was intrigued, but compared to the millionaire's potato, the bacon hash browns were it's dowdy little cousin. while crispy, oily, and very indulgent with the bacon. this was exactly as you think it would taste. - wasabi buttered peas $9: the peas were a fresh green pop on all our plates and palettes. while very buttery, none of us could really taste the wasabi portion of this dish. perhaps they were light handed? not sure. regardless, these peas were perfection. pros: - food! it was really a meal to remember. surrounded by great friends, all of whom were really open to eating and sharing everything. it was nice getting to eat everything we wanted - server was attentive and very good with his recommendations. he was charming without being obtrusive or in the way - decor was beautiful. dark and romantic, but still had the bustle and liveliness of an exciting restaurant. - bar was impressive - bathroom was really nice - this really is a place to see and be seen (i sat in the same seat that ja rule sat in only an hour before!) - price was reasonable, especially after eating like kings! or, err, queens! cons: - we totally got confused and went to the other RPM. like total dorks we went in, said we had a rez, and were told, no we dont. after a moment of panic, the hostess at the original RPM said, oh you have a reservation at our steakhouse and calmly gave us directions. phew - a bit of a wait even with our reservation. i guess that's the price you pay when you go to a very busy and popular restaurant. we just hung out at the very very very crowded bar - crowded bar. the bar was PACKED, no where to sit, and it was a tad difficult to flag down a bartender for a drink would i come again? if i was in town, yes!
(5)Lloyd M.
Went back to RPM Steak and this time did not get a flat tire so can be more objective; one of the best steak house experiences of my life. I have been to over 30 Chicago steak houses, and don't think I had a better meal. We started with the bacon, which was nice thick slices of pork belly. My favorite bacon is still David Burke's but this is definitely top-3. We then had a whole lobster as an appetizer (there were three of us) and it was fantastic. RPM's lobster is probably the best I ever had, has good flavor, is not chewy and easy to eat. I had the Duke as my entree. It is their featured steak, a boneless ribeye, and was cooked perfectly. Still love a steak with a bone but this was a fantastic steak. The mac cheese was also great. Finished with a red velvet souffle. One order was enough for the three of us and we all enjoyed it. Finally, they have my favorite wine on their wine list, Chocolate Block Shiraz from South Africa. I originally had it at Perry's but they no longer stock it. It is a fantastic, reasonably priced wine, very flavorful but not tannic.
(5)Chase M.
I love this place. The cocktails are great and the Bison steak is probably the best in the city. The prices are a little expensive considering STK is about to open down the street and probably take over, however RPM Steak is a great steakhouse. Try the Millionaire's Potato!
(4)Vinh N.
Went during chef week! The food was great the service impeccable. Had the steak and also bone marrow appetizer. The bone marrow was to die for! Ran into Giuliana Rancic and Bill. Was able to talk to them and take a picture. They were appreciative and thank us for dining with them
(5)David L.
Great upscale ambience, good bar selection and of course, great food. Chilled west coast oysters: 5/5 Roasted bone marrow: 5/5 (just the right amount of "fatty") Thick cut bacon: 3/5 (a bit too sweet for my tastes) The "Duke" (10oz ribeye filet): 3/5 (lotsa potential but unfortunately, it was cooked improperly - more well than rare) 16oz prime boot steak: 5/5 Hand cut fries: 5/5 Chocolate soufflé with mint ice cream: 4/5
(4)Eve H.
My son came to visit from Arizona, at Christmas and his girlfriend flew in a few days later to see Chicago, and meet us. On their last evening in Chicago, a Friday night, we wanted to go to RPM Steaks and on that day we got a reservation. Despite the fact that RPM was busy we did not have to wait at all, which was fantastic. The dining room was well planned out there were plush, circular booths along the sides of the room and tables with comfortable chairs spaced out well in the middle of the room, customers were not sitting on top of each other. Guest walk down a few steps to get to the dining room, the dining room had very high ceiling, on the opposite wall from the entrance there were second floor private rooms with glass windows that lookout over the dining room. I had requested a booth which had a great view of the entire restaurant Our server Jennifer came over and explained the menu. Along with the warm and cold appetizers they feature a cold bar containing: colossal prawns, lobster, and Alaskan King Crab Legs. The cocktails are an excellent, a work of art. In addition, RPM has a very nice wine list by the glass, that can become pricey if ordered by the glass. For guests needing more help with the wines, there was a very knowledgeable sommelier who was only to happy to make excellent suggestions. The salads were very large, probably enough to share. The wedge came with the traditional blue cheese dressing, along with bacon, avocado, and fresh croutons , it had to be from one of the biggest heads of lettuce around. I shared a caesar salad, I cannot eat blue cheese so the wedge wasn't even a thought. For our main course we all had steaks, we split sautéed spinach and Crisp Hassleback potatoes. There were a few other sides I would have liked to have tried but they were made with blue cheese which I am allergic to. Our server, Jennifer made a noted of my allergy to blue cheese for the kitchen, when she heard me say I was allergic to it. . My son's girlfriend had an 8 oz. filet saying that was her favorite cut of beef. My son and his father shared the 24 oz. Cowboy Steak, when it arrived at the table it had been beautifully sliced and displayed on a serving platter. I wanted some kind of bone in steak, so I ordered the 16 oz. USDA Prime Bone-in Filet. All of the steaks had a great flavor and were very tender. Unfortunately, when my steak was brought out it had a white sauce all over it. I asked the gentleman who placed my steak in front of me, what was on my steak? His response was blue cheese, I told him I never order that, I can't eat blue cheese, at that point the steak was taken back to the kitchen. Jennifer immediately came to the table, she was very upset and apologetic she said, she had written on the ticket, "Allergic to blue cheese." The manager came over after Jennifer, very apologist profusely. I told both of them that I understood, and that the person in the kitchen didn't read the ticket correctly. When my second steak was brought to me it was delicious, cooked to the perfection, very tender, crusty on the outside, it was just great, it was as good as Gibsons! Whoever read the order for my steak didn't read it correctly, but the chef did make a great steak! The dessert presentation was wonderful Baked Alaska, and Chocolate Soufflé, along with a very rich looking 24K Chocolate Cake. Although after eating the very delicious meal unfortunately I had no room for dessert but Jennifer surprised us with cotton candy. When Jennifer presented us with the bill for our meal we were in for another surprise, my steak had been taken off the bill! Jennifer said, that because of the mistake in the kitchen putting blue cheese on my steak, the steak was taken off the bill. I could go through a lot of really wordy explanations but, I just loved my experience at, RPM. Steak! The food was delicious, even though there was one error. I gave RPM Steak 5 stars, because of the food and the relaxed, comfortable atmosphere. It didn't make any difference that they made a mistake with my meal, because when I did get it, the steak was great. More important though was the phenomenal service given to us by Jennifer and the rest of the staff. We will come back again and ask to be at one of Jennifer's table because she is one of the best servers I have ever had, truly interested in making her customers have an enjoyable experience at RPM Steak.
(5)Mike S.
Let me start by saying the food and service were impeccable. That's where it ended. The security guard ( Oliver ) asked me to put my knife into my pocket. I assure you I was not carrying a knife nor any weapon. I feel like I was singled out as a Middle Eastern and he might as well have said "sir can I check you for explosives". My dinner was ruined and while I have been a long time patron and often entertain large parties, I sincerely don't see myself returning. As a business owner myself I would be embarrassed were my clients treated this unprofessionally. I will be mentioning this incident to everyone I come across.
(1)Monica H.
Why are you so delicious? Why are you in my life to tempt me and make me poor? WHY? I'm not a steak person. I'm not even a beef person. But I am a diehard RPM person. I swear everything is laced with crack because I have yet to have ANYTHING that I was disappointed with. FOOD: - coal-roasted king crab: crack. crack crack crack. so good! It is small and you'll feel ripped off but darn it it's amazing. - Seared foie gras: very yummy!!! It sounds thick but it actually was very light and the savory/sweet mix was perfect with the blackberry. - shredded kale salad: i'm all about kale salads right now. The kale was soft enough so you didn't feel like a primitive hunter-gatherer, but had enough texture so it was still interesting. I would definitely get this if you want to attempt balancing out this heavy meal. - Roasted bone marrow: bone marrow is bone marrow and it'll make you wonder why you even bothered ordering the salad but it's huge, yummy, and impressive to look at. It's definitely a crowd pleaser if everyone is a fat ass. - Broiled black cod: mmm!!! it was MY perfect entree since I wanted to enjoy something delicious, fresh, worthwhile for the price, and not too heavy and decadent. I would order it again for sure. - A5 Miyazaki: if you're baller and you love steak, definitely try this! So incredibly tender. - Bone in filet: I only had a bite and honestly I'm not a steak expert but it was good to me! - Short rib steak: sa-vo-ry! that bone marrow butter isn't for the weak. delicious if you're up for the heavy challenge! - Millionaire's potato: a MUST if you're a potato person (you non-potato people are WEIRD. just saying). Everytime I go I am tempted to order two but the vanity in me stops myself. - Hen of woods: very buttery mushrooms. I really enjoyed this!! - Baked alaskan: lighting things on fire whooo!! This ice cream cake was surprisingly not too heavy and delicious after such a decadent and salty meal. TIPS: - Make a reservation a few weeks in advanced if possible. I was able to snatch up a reservation same day but you're usually left with very early or very late reservations. Taking the time a week in advanced makes a difference between 7pm and 10pm if that matters to you. - If it is your anniversary, birthday, or any special occasion, they give you free cotton candy.
(5)KtMila F.
RPM has been consistently good. It's a bit of a "trendy" spot to be at, so beware of the crowd and noise levels. I would recommend the truffles on beef selections and the bison steak is to die for.
(4)Martin D.
I put 2 stars in a feeble attempt to bring down the 4 star average. This place was incredibly underwhelming and a massive disappointment for our group of seven. Server was good but The food was massive disappointment for their price point. And surrounded but such amazing steak houses like Maestros and Chicago Cut this place tasted like a two year old dumped grocery store seasoning in their bone in ribeye and made their sides in an easy bake oven. If you read this either cook at home go to or a different steak house. Whomp.
(2)Steve D.
Came here on a Friday night for dinner. This restaurant has multiple levels and out table was on the second floor. I normally do not like to sit anywhere but the main floor. However, the place was packed so here we go. Our table was placed between two groups who were obviously having a good time but it was so loud and the ceiling was so low, I just was not going to be able to handle spending time there. Asked the manager to move us somewhere else and he did after waiting for a few minutes into a great booth on the main floor. Alright, now my party can hear each other speak. Our waiter as extremely knowledgeable about the menu which I like since we had questions. We ordered multiple items. Tried the Parker house rolls which did not blow me away especially since you had to pay six dollars for them. At this type of restaurant with their prices, I believe that bread should be gratis. Hey, my opinion. Done with my griping. On to the food. We had steak tartare which was very good. Kale salad was only OK. I had a wedge salad that I was not too crazy about. The Blue cheese was overpowering and the dressing was not very special to me. Entrees were: Ribeye steak, lobster, coal roasted chicken, and steak frites. All of the entries were very good. However the frites were almost impossible to eat. They were almost like a shoestring potato but curlier. They just did not want to cooperate with a fork at all. Sides were good. Garlic fingerling potatoes and hen of the woods mushrooms. The desert we shared fell flat. Some type of bread pudding that was just saturated in some type of almond flavoring. None of us liked it and it went unfinished. I rate this place between 3.5 and 4 but I will give it a 4 because some of the items were really good. Not my favorite steak place though. Cheers to all.
(4)Hayley H.
You can get pretty wild at RPM steak. Proteinemia. I'll tell ya, they know what they are doing with their meats. I had the millionaires potato, as everyone suggested, along with my sliced hangar steak. I died.
(4)Diana P.
Bring your wallet full, or someone else's better yet! Ultra glam scene, huge place, love the space. Food/Fish: Food was great, especially the halibut. Melts in your mouth and just the right amount of sauce and seasoning. We had the brussels sprouts which were more like fried shaved pieces and they were also great-you MUST get those. Food/Steak: My husband ordered his bone in steak medium PLUS, and it came way too bloody which he wasn't happy about but still ate it. For $59 and at one of Chicago's premier steak houses, it should be cooked PERFECTLY. He also made a note to our waitress it had too much seasoning on it. Just a side note to ask for less if you order this as well. I'm not going to lie, part of me wanted to come here just for the watermelon flavored cotton candy you get at the end of the meal and it hit the spot. There were lots of business men dining around us and I'm assuming the company put up the bill which is exactly how you want it when coming to a place like this.
(4)Kaylyn W.
Everything from start to finish was amazing. Our waitress was very helpful in suggesting menu items. We ended up deciding to split an appetizer, two entrees, two sides, and two desserts between three of us girls. Please please please order the roasted king crab. It literally melted in my mouth, so delicious. The black truffle risotto was also to die for. They brought it out and shaved the truffles onto the dish in front of us. The duke steak was cooked perfectly and between the mushroom bordelaise shallot/bone marrow butter, I preferred the latter. The roasted cauliflower had some sort of Indian/curry seasoning to it, not expected yet still good! The dessert was a show in itself with the baked alaska set on fire tableside and chocolate sauce poured on top. My cousin ordered the blueberry cotton candy and she loved it. I will be back very soon.
(5)J S.
Excellentl! Great food, excellent service, great ambience. We had the bacon appetizer (always a hit), the guiliana's garden salad (just so so), salmon, strip steak, and the Duke. We had the Hasselback potatoes and veggies side dishes. The entrees and side were all delicious. We celebrated a birthday and they brought out the cotton candy and cake. Highly recommend this RPM Steak.
(4)Ashley I.
I had two of my girlfriends in town, so I figured we would try something new. The atmosphere is very swanky. The servers and bartenders are all professional and helpful. We enjoyed the salads and appetizers. Unfortunately, two out of three meals were cooked wrong. The simple modifications we requested on our meals were not followed. For the price, I would have expected more. I did go again to have cocktails and desserts at the bar. Both were exceptional. The Baked Alaska was prepared table side; The dessert was torched.
(3)Brittany H.
The food here is fantastic. A bit overpriced, but still very good. But since I love RPM Italian, I was expecting a bit more from the experience. We tried the oysters, cheese fondue, and truffle braised short ribs. The oysters were delicious, dressed with jalepenoes and cucumbers. The cheese fondue was pretty good, but a bit heavy on the garlic. The short ribs were tender and perfectly seasoned. I was expecting a bit more when it comes to variety of the menu. If you don't like steak, there aren't many other options. I made reservations on open table -- which told us the only opening was at 4:00. It wasn't until 6:00 that the restaurant even started to get busy. The service was good, but we were a bit disappointed when the table next to us got a few freebies and we didn't. 5 for the food, 3 for the experience.
(4)Hilary B.
Absolutely fantastic! I was in Chicago for the first time and was recommended to dine here one of my evenings. Just so happened to be restaurant week as well. The food was delicious and our waiter Sal was on point the entire time. I also happen to live in NYC so this comes from someone with easy access to exceptional cuisine often. Great experience and I am looking forward to celebrating my birthday dinner at the other RPM location on Illinois for my birthday this month. Am sure it will be superb and I highly recommend to anyone!
(5)Jamie B.
When deciding on which of the many steakhouses to eat at in Chicago, one needs to decide on the style they're going for. If techno/iTunes Top 50 Dance music and modern/feminine is the vibe you're looking for, then RPM Steak is the place for you. I found my filet to be filled with fatty tendons (a big no no) and really had to saw on this bad boy which I don't like doing. The side dishes were not too plentiful and overpriced for the small portions. The drinks were not too cold, and weren't served table side. We weren't even offered bread. Isn't it normal to have bread and a cold drink at a real steakhouse? The restrooms were inconveniently placed in what appeared to be a server station (?) a dumb move on the designer's part because a terrible catastrophe is bound to happen here on a busy night with a patron colliding with a server and a tray of drinks. This place is for the showy who want to emulate that E! lifestyle.
(3)Kelsey C.
I've eaten a lot of places and this was one of the best dining experiences I've ever had. The drinks were delicious and the BACON. GET THE BACON. I will dream of that bacon tonight. For dinner, we ordered The Duke and the scallops, both cooked perfectly. The millionaires potato was amazing, rich and buttery with flavor, I wish there were more bites to be had. We also had their seasonal mushroom risotto, which had a strong Parmesan flavor, but was delicious. To finish, we had the dark chocolate soufflé, but replaced the standard mint chocolate chip ice cream with vanilla. I almost cried. Tears formed. My taste buds are still quivering from the experience. The service was seamless. Our server was charismatic, attentive and was ready to answer our questions through every point of our experience.
(5)Tatum A.
I took my husband here yesterday for Father's Day. All I can say about this place is EXCELLENT!!! Our server Mac was beyond great. My husband had the 60 day aged ribeye and I had a whole lobster. We also had the millionaire potato, mac and cheese and blueberry mojito drinks. Everything was perfect we had absolutely no complaints. It was somewhat pricey but it depends on what you order. There were reasonable priced items on the menu such as Salmon and Chicken.
(5)Jason F.
It's VERY pricy, so understand that going in. With that said, it's a great place for a family gathering or a date. Really cool atmosphere/ambiance. As for the food, we got a number of things. Highlights: the filet mignon, hash browns with bacon (think gigantic, crispy hash brown bricks), fingerling potatoes with pepper, rosemary and parmesan, and great spinach. My brother got the KC cut (22 oz) and absolutely loved it. We got a warm crab leg with lime and coriander...absolutely ridiculous. The rolls with rosemary butter are also great. For desert, the chocolate cake AND the nutella bread pudding are must gets. The bread pudding rivals any I've ever had. The quality of the food is outstanding. It really is one of the best restaurants I've ever been to in Chicago. In a city known for its steakhouses, RPM is the trendier, sleeker version of older staples.
(5)Emily S.
I really wanted to be impressed with RPM but I wasn't. The steak was so, so bland and the service was really slow even on a non-crowded weekday for lunch. The staff was very friendly but I will likely be going elsewhere to get steak from now on.
(3)Mark T.
I may have stated this before, but when you work in the industry (banking) that I am in, sometimes you are lucky enough to receive invites to some fancy dinners. When I received the invite to this dinner a few weeks ago, there was no hesitation in clicking the "accept" button. Meat and alcohol at a pricey restaurant on another company's dime? YES PLEASE. I expected high class, and as soon as I walked in that's what I received. First of all, the bank rented out the entire restaurant for the night so our group had everything all to ourselves. Early drinks were on tap first so I engaged some co-workers at the bar for bit. They had some really expensive bottles behind the bar so I went for a glass of their really good whiskey. Dinner was served next so we got seated in their large plush dining room. Between the bar/booths on one section of the restaurant and the two floors of tables on the other part it seemed that there was a general feel of a modern steakhouse. There was wait staff everywhere, and they all were on point: you never got to see the bottom of your water or wine glass. The menu was pre-fixed; the only item that you had to decide was your entrée. Since you were in a steakhouse, I guess there would be no question as to what you'd order (why would you even bother putting fish and chicken on the menu anyway? For variety maybe?). The 14 oz NY strip steak was moist, juicy, and AMAZING. I could not believe I inhaled that entire thing. There were also plates of "hen of the woods" (mushrooms), roasted asparagus, and millionaires potato (double baked with fontina and black truffle). You can't deny great food and great service. All in all, a wonderful experience.
(5)Melissa A.
I had no idea RPM Steak was a Lettuce Entertain You restaurant nor what RPM stood for (really pricey meat??) until last night. Little did we know that the R is for celebrity couple Bill and Giuliana Rancic, P for chef/partner Doug Psaltis, and I believe M for management. This is the sister restaurant to RPM Italian which is literally around the corner (ok maybe a couple blocks but you know what I mean). The ambiance of RPM Steak is classy but not overly pretentious. We were seated on the second floor which overlooks the first floor with a glass window and this was prime box seating! People watching and dinner, 2 for the price of 1! Service was great; our server was attentive and very accommodating. We had brought a cake since we were celebrating my sister's birthday and were informed that there was a fee to cut the cake ($3 per slice). However our server managed to waive that fee which was a terrific surprise! I know this is a nicer restaurant and it probably looked tacky to bring in our own dessert but yolo (yes, I did just use yolo in a sentence haha). In true style, my family and I ordered and ate ungodly amounts of food in record time. We had finished appetizers and were onto our entrees within 45 minutes of being seated. Don't judge, we don't waste time when it comes to good food. Survival of the fittest as I like to say! For appetizers we had the Taleggio Fondue, Chilled West Coast Oysters, Caesar Salad, and Seared Foie Gras. *Talleggio Fondue - Delicious! Ciabatta bread in a truffle cheese fondue sauce, I highly recommend this. *Chilled West Coast Oysters - Plump oysters topped with diced jalapeno and cucumber and served with just lemon and limes. This was pretty good as well; the oysters were meaty and not too slimey. *Caesar Salad - This is your typical Caesar salad with an anchovy deviled egg. Good but nothing special, I would probably pass on this app. *Seared Foie Gras - If you love, fatty, buttery goodness then you definitely should order this! The foie gras was served on bread with an apple and red onion jam which was a nice complement to the buttery-ness of the foie gras. I like that this foie gras was served warm whereas the foie gras at Paris Club was cold. Now let's get to the good stuff.... Entrees! I split the "Duke" Ribeye Filet with my sister and for the table we had truffle risotto and Millionaire's Potato. The rest of my family had the Bison Filet, Dry Aged Steakburger with truffle fries, and Truffle Braised Short Ribs. The theme of the night was truffle if you couldn't already tell our obsession with it...I mean who doesn't love truffle?! *"Duke" Ribeye Filet - We ordered this rare plus and it was cooked perfectly. The ribeye was very tender but did not have much flavor; however it was served with a side of salt which we used. *Bison Filet - This was the only disappointing dish of the night, it was too gamey and just wasn't very appealing. *Dry Aged Steakburger - This burger is HUGE and I am not exaggerating. For $18, you definitely get your money's worth! The burger was deliciously juicy and flavorful and was served with cheddar cheese on an onion roll. *Truffle Braised Short Ribs - My mom ordered this dish and thought it was too salty. When I tried it I thought it was pretty good, the short ribs were pull apart tender and flavored well. I couldn't taste the truffle in this dish but that wasn't a big deal to me. *Truffle Risotto - This dish is a must! It was a special that was not listed on the menu but if you get a chance to try it, you must. The risotto was cooked perfectly and I hate nothing more than mushy risotto. What's even better is they shave the truffle right in front of you and they were quite generous with the truffle. *Millionaire's Potato - This potato is twice baked with fontina and you guessed it...BLACK TRUFFLE! This was delicious but I don't know if it was worth $18. The potato was nice and light, smothered in cheese, and topped with truffle. I think I was in heaven. You thought I was done, didn't you? Nooooope, let's get to dessert. Since we had eaten so much we could barely manage dessert, but if you know me, you know I can never say no to dessert. We ordered the Nutella bread pudding for the table and the family all had a spoonful. This dessert sounded better on paper than it actually tasted. It wasn't bad per se but it didn't impress me. I would suggest skipping this dessert and trying another like the pumpkin soufflé which takes 25 minutes to make (so if you order this, place the order ahead of time during dinner). I highly recommend RPM Steak for the delicious food, service, and atmosphere.
(4)Bridget G.
not even sure how to begin this review... it was phenomenal. I loved everything I ate (blue cheese mash, corn, 8oz filet, mac & cheese, baked Alaska desert, 14k chocolate desert). the ambiance is perfect and the decor is beautiful. our waiter was extremely helpful and charismatic as well.
(5)Lucy A.
Great ambiance, great food & great service. One of the best steaks I've had. It's a new restaurant. It's only been open about 8 months and competes with Maestros and Joes Steakhouse. I loved it. Maestros is still my personal favorite but this came close. The Brussels sprouts and steak tar tar were excellent. I wasn't crazy about the Mac n cheese. The 60 day aged steak was pricey but very delicious. I highly recommend it.
(5)Mia R.
Lovely setting. We came in on a week night early and got a great round booth table. The three cheese fondue garlic bread is over the top delicious! Not a big steak eater but did try the "Duke" and it was very good. The kale salad was perfect mix of flavors - yummy dressing. The Brussels sprouts were so tasty - just the leaves served crispy. My favorite of the night was the chocolate souffle! We opted to have it with banana ice cream instead of the normal option - mint ice cream. The banana ice cream with the hot melting souffle was a great combo.
(4)Andrea H.
Came here for a business lunch on a Wednesday around noon. By 1:30 when we left it was hopping. We were the first people there, which was fine because we got the huge, strikingly modern dining room basically to ourselves for the first half hour of the meal. Super attentive (and very pretty) waitstaff in white coats. Snazzy! Too bad we were headed back to work! Four of the six in our party got Guilliana's Chopped Salad with Chicken or salmon and it received rave reviews from all of us! I loved all the different veggies it came with (carrots, radish, zucchini, and cucumber) and a super super light dressing (lemon and olive oil by my guess.) My chicken was perfectly grilled and tender. Others had a lobster roll and haddock and both were very happy with their meals. I would definitely come back. My only wish is they had REAL diet coke (not diet RC, Guilliana, really?? where were you on that one girl?) and a bread basket (i know, she probably would not allow a stray carb escape the dining room sans protein.) Maybe next time I will carry along a piece of bread with me, or would that be weird? Yea? I thought so. They do bring free chips for the table, which I could see would be addicting..
(3)Monica B.
Restaurant is gorgeous and waitstaff was extremely friendly. However, for the price point, the food was not on par. + East India Cocktail: was afraid I wouldn't like the cognac, but it was very flavorful and smooth + Japanese Yellowtail: extremely fresh and melted in my mouth +/- Filet: sliced for my friend and I to share. meat was good, but not great - Brussels Sprouts: extremely bland and not cooked well. + Millionaire's Potato: ooey gooey amazingness. the black truffle amazingness made me finish my entire half. I won't be rushing back to RPM Steak, but I recommend trying it once for a nice evening out.
(3)Luzette P.
I really don't understand the bad reviews. The food was fantastic. Portions were awesome! Compared to the San Francisco restaurants this place is reasonably priced. The waitstaff was so friendly! Wonderful service! I ordered the 14kt cake to go the next day because I was too full to eat it after dinner. :-) We had the 14kt cake on the plane back home and it was phenomenal. We orders the bacon, bone marrow, bone-in ribeye, Brussels and millionaires potato! All of the dishes were delicious.
(5)Rob M.
I'm in sales so i eat steak professionally. I've been to all the steakhouses downtown and can confidently say that RPM is my #1 choice. Ambience is modern. Staff is top notch. And food is consistently delicious.
(5)Perry W.
The crab, steaks and millionaire potato were excellent. My main complaint is a number of the stalls in the restroom were out of toilet paper and the restroom as a whole was out of paper towels. The Nutella bread pudding was not worth ordering and the mushrooms were rubbery.
(3)Stephanie S.
Definitely not my favorite steak place in Chicago. I'll give it three stars for ambiance and service. The food was mediocre. I had the Duke ribeye and found it to be somewhat tough. Our salad and sides were nothing to write home about too. The highlight of the meal was the baked Alaska prepared table side.
(3)K Y.
What does RPM stand for? I want to say really perfect meal, but I think really pricey meal is more appropriate. Don't get me wrong, the food is good. It should be for about $150 pp. and that is with only one drink with dinner!! It doesn't include dessert either. And you know how some restaurants bring you bread? Well, here you pay for it. Ok. So you know what you are in for so let's talk about the food. The shaved veggie salad with burrata was good and tangy because of the dressing. I had the Duke steak and whipped blue cheese mashed potatoes. Both were great. But nothing different from other steak places. I really wanted this place to stand apart from other restaurants and they did not deliver. Also we got dressed up for our outing and I was surprised to see folks in tennis shorts and Cubs t shirts. So now you are warned!
(3)Liz A.
Loud music blasting.....food was ok....service less than ok....very slow.....waitress was more interested in the table of 3 men sitting next to us. I probably wouldn't go back....much better steakhouses in Chicago to eat at. Would be surprised if it's open for long
(3)Iman J.
And another steakhouse in Chicago... Came here for my birthday dinner and arrived at 8:55pm for a 9pm reservation. We finally got seated at 9:30, with no apology or acknowledgement of the delay. I hate that. Again, Chicago has MANY steakhouses to choose from. How does RPM Steak stack up? Definitely not in the top 5. Closer to about 9 or 10 in my list. Want a great steak in Chicago? Head to Bavette's, Benny's Chop House, Mastro's, David Burke's, Gibsons or Chicago Cut. If you want somewhere that's trendy that you might spot a celeb or athlete. Go to RPM Steak. What we ate: Crispy Shrimp: Probably one of the most unique dishes of the restaurant and pretty good. Coal-Roasted King Crab: Too limey and a waste of a good crab leg. 8 oz. Filet: My girlfriend described it as a notch above a wedding steak. I thought she was being too picky until I tried it and she was right. A very flavorless, not enough seasoning piece of meat. You typically shouldn't have to salt a steak in a nice steakhouse and this one definitely needed salt. 24 oz. Cowboy Steak: I was originally going to go with the rib eye and I was recommended to opt for the $72 cowboy steak since it was dry-aged. I typically like dry-aged steaks better as they're more flavorful so I got it. It was pretty good, I also had to salt it and again in the last 10 steakhouses, this is the first I've salted a steak so it's not like I really like seasoned or salty steaks. Considering it was a $72 steak, it lived up to the quality you'd expect. I still rather go with Bavette's or Benny's for a similar steak. The sides are ehhh, I don't like blue cheese so the mashed potatoes were out of the question, so then I looked for a baked potato. Again, it was a Baked Hassleback, which is essentially a baked potato, but then sliced like potato chips... eh, didn't even finish it. If it wasn't for the fact that the Rancic's & the Melman's own this restaurant it wouldn't be as hyped as it is. I think STK opening up will definitely hurt RPM and getting a table will become much easier. Chicago is one of the best cities in the world for dining and RPM Steak doesn't measure up to some of the best steakhouses in Chicago.
(2)A R.
I have mixed feelings... I brought my mom here for her birthday because she wanted a good steak and fun atmosphere. I assumed RPM Steak would be similar to RPM Italian in atmosphere but I was wrong - RPM Steak is much quieter with dim lighting, a more serious atmosphere and a less frilly menu. The waiter was very nice and made some good suggestions on the food: 1. Cheese Fondue - no joke, best dish of the night, absolutely delicious and not an enormous portion 2. Arugula & Artichoke salad - big portion, definitely big enough to share for 2-3 people 3. Roasted Bone Marrow - okay in all honestly, I couldn't touch it but the people I went with loved it. I should note, it comes out as 3 enormous bones instead of small pieces. 4. 8oz Filet Mignon - I ordered it medium well which should have a very slight pink as described by our waiter but it came out completely well done. Thankfully it was seasoned very well and still tasted great. Although, I'm not sure it was worth the listed price. 5. Millionaire's potato - FANTASTIC. So rich, so delicious, so worth the price. Also, it's enormous. We split 1 serving between 3 people easily. 6. Broccolini - wasn't fantastic, it was very spicy and of everything we ate, it was the least impressive. 7. Hen of the Woods mushrooms - I had never had these before and they were pretty good but very earthy and rich. 8. Cotton candy - yep, I meant to write that. It came out in a bowl with a happy birthday sign which was much preferred to the candles and singing at other places. 9. 14k chocolate cake - I really had my hopes up on this after reading so many great reviews and don't get me wrong, it was good, but it really was just fancy chocolate cake so I don't get all the fuss. 10. Soy latte - prepare for super strong coffee, as a religious Starbucks drinker I was shocked by how strong it was. Overall: good service, good food, stuffy atmosphere, high prices. Unfortunately, fell a bit short of expectations and I think I'll try somewhere else next time I'm in the mood for steak.
(3)S C.
The ambience and service at this restaurnat is top notch. We had a great waiter (Matt), and the somlier came over to help with wine choice. We were able to find a nice bottle of red for $44, and it was delicious. The food was hit and miss. Starters: Oysters(great), Bacon (who ever met a piece of bacon they didn't like) and Fried Shrimp and Asparagus in Phylo. Main: Dukes' 12 oz Rib Eye filet (under seasoned) and Dove sole (we found bones in it after it was fileted). The $65 pricetag was steep for the fish. Sides: Truffle stuffed potato, potato Latkes, Lobster mushrooms and fried artichokes. All good, but $18 for a stuffed potato?? Dessert:14K chocolate cake (outstanding!) and Baked Alaska (frozen when served). I don't mind spending on good food, but I thought some things were just so overpriced and not that delcious. This is an expense account restaurant, won't be back on my own dime.
(3)Rowena M.
If River North and all its wannabe posh is your thing, then I guess this is the place for you. Nothing bad from our experience in particular; it just wasn't my scene. Our reservation was at 9:00 p.m. and we didn't get seated until 9:15. I realize it's only 15 minutes but not even the slightest tad of apology from the front desk for the wait. The bartender was somewhat robotic; pleasant enough but you can tell that he is probably fed up with the swarms of unpretentious people that come his way. Cocktails were decent but lacked imagination. The menu had your classic steakhouse fare, which in a city filled with big boy steakhouses, it is getting more and more challenging to distinguish oneself from the crowd. I dined with my husband and a cousin and they split the 42 oz. wagyu tomahawk - it was a big steak...woop dee doo... I had the filet and for sides, we had the whipped potatoes and mushroom. Again, there was nothing bad in particular but nothing that stood out from the experience either. So all in all, I was fooled once by the hype and made it there this weekend but I will not be rushing anytime soon nor do I feel compelled to recommend to anyone.
(2)Elizabeth E.
Went here last night for dinner for the first time, after MUCH anticipation leading up and I thought it was just "ok" I read a handful of yelp reviews before I went and the biggest thing I disagree with was the service. I thought the server/host/sommelier/manager couldn't have been nicer. We literally asked everyone who stopped by our table what it was like when Obama ate here a few weeks back and they each told us their story. It was cool. Now onto the food. Started with one of the specials - it was like a Parmesan truffle salad with a light lemon-y vinaigrette. Probably the best thing we ate all night!! This was fantastic - almost seems like something I could recreate at home (If I had the truffle flakes ;)). Loved this dish. If they have it again, I would certainly recommend ordering it. The next app we had was the raw Japanese yellowtail. Big "EH" here. Would not order this again. I'm a sucker for raw fish and this tasted very fishy. Which makes me think it was semi low quality. Onto the dinner - I ordered the 8 oz Filet with a side of bearnaise sauce. I had it prepared medium rare-medium... it was cooked really well and the meat was so soft it almost melted in your mouth. Biggest compliant was I didn't feel like the outside had that super seasoned crust that you get when it's seared. Not bad - just very run of the mill... again, "ok". My friend ordered the short ribs, these were delicious though again, just tasted like short ribs do anywhere - nothing incredibly unique or that made me say "I have to come back and order that again" Sides: We had the Millionaire Potato. This was tasty but should have been served with a steak knife, this was hard to cut. More truffle on this guy. Yum. We also had the lobster mushrooms which were a recco from a friend who thought they were to-die-for. Gotta say I disagree with that friend. They were just red mushrooms - hence the lobster naming. They were in oil, nothing to write home about. I would skip ordering this in the future. Dessert: We got that same 18 carat gold cake that everyone else on yelp has liked to take pictures of - supppper rich. We ended up ordering vanilla ice cream to go with it to cut out some of the intense chocolate. We were also celebrating a birthday so they brought out some cotton candy. That was fun :) Overall - this was "a-ok". I would certainly go back if I was invited or if I had some lettuce entertain you points to burn though I think there are a few other steakhouses around town I would prioritize ahead of this one. I mean I probably peed in the same toilet as Giuliana so... that's worth an additional star, right?
(3)Scott H.
After loving RPM Italian we recently went to RPM Steak for what we expected to be an equally fantastic dining experience. Here are my thoughts: Cons: 1. In terms of steak in Chicago, not in the top 10 - Joe's, Hugo's, Chicago Cut, Maestro's, and Chicago Chophouse, Gibson's, Gene and Georgetti and more are all way better 2. The ambience was off...felt a lot like a Westin Hotel Bar/Restaurant. Didn't have a sexy hip vibe like RPM Italian. Felt conservative, nothing special (given the price) and again like a hotel lobby bar/restaurant. 3. Steaks/Menu way overpriced Positives: - Coal Crab Appetizer was really good - Millionaire potatoes with the truffle was really strong too - Good service (much like RPM Italian) I expected the coolness of RPM Italian and the food to be better given the reputation of the Lettuce Entertain You and how they have delivered everywhere else, but it left us leaving and saying "definitely don't need to go back there."
(3)Tonya S.
My first time at RPM STEAK only words I have is if this was my last meal it would've been so worth it. I love chicago and when in chicago check out rpm steak
(5)Lori E.
There was nothing noteworthy about this restaurant. With so many options in Chicago, skip this one.
(3)Melissa P.
Fantastic meal, service and atmosphere! RPM Steak can definitely compete with Chicago's long standing steakhouses. We were greeted and seated promptly upon arriving and even offered a pashmina when one of us mentioned we were a bit chilly. The space has a retro-feel but is well lit, spacious and trendy. Having been there on their 8th night in service- it was also great people watching. Steven was our waiter and was excellent. Verry pricey meal overall- but worth the money. I highly recommend the following items: Oysters Kale Salad Filet Charred Sweet Corn (AMAZING) Millionaire Potato 14K chocolate cake (giant- share with a friend)
(5)Georg Roth Los Angeles R.
Had a great service at the bar. The waiter was giving me excellent information about everything on the Menue. It's nice to get a great service, just makes you to want to come back. My Steak was perfectly prepared. Can only highly recommend this place.
(5)Kison P.
This place has a very nice ambience and a socially inviting bar area. In the dining area I requested their best steak and was suggested the 42oz tomahawk and was told it could serve 3-4. We received a 30ish oz bone with maybe 12oz of steak. Great steak though I feel cheated on quantity at $150+ as we both left hungry. I would suggest stopping here for a drink or two at the bar and walk over to Mastro's or a take an Uber to Gibson's for a much much better ROI on your steak investment.
(3)Paul T.
Literally the best meal I've ever had. Went there months ago and forgot to post a review not that it needs my help. I shared the 60 day aged steak and wow it was amazing! The bacon to start wow, the potatoes Mac n cheese everything great. Service too! Will come back next time in Chicago
(5)Jay J.
Wow...RPM Steak definitely exceeded our already high expectations. We had earlyish reservations this past Saturday. First, we showed up and the ladies at the front were nice and considerate. We showed up early so we had a great manhattan and martini at the bar. Then the experience started. Joe, their sommelier, was friendly, helpful, and SO knowledgeable about their extensive wine list. He helped us pick a wonderful bottle of pino noir that was in our price range. Eric J, our server was kind, entertaining, and quick! We skipped appetizers knowing we wanted to feast and have a dessert. I got the Duke which was a perfectly cooked filet. My fiance got the steak tips. Both were perfectly cut, cooked, and absolutely delicious. To go with our steaks we got the brussel sprouts, blue cheese mashed potatoes, and oyster mushrooms. The brussel sprouts may have been the best thing we ate all night! To wrap up, we had a complimentary green apple cotton candy. It was fun, light, and really really tasty! We also had the Alaskan. My fiance called it "an event" and she wasn't wrong. The presentation is as cool as it gets. And it was REALLY good too! A major thanks to Joe, Eric, and the RPM Steak staff for helping us celebrate our engagement!
(5)P L.
This place is sexy and classic. I first want to say, ladies step up your outfit game, its a place to see and be seen. I was traveling on business , and after a long day of hodge podge, I was looking forward to my Martini. I highly suggest a seat at the bar If you are traveling alone. I enjoyed a petite filet and a order of perfectly blanched asparagus. I will return again. THank you Jennifer for being a amazing bartender. Went back to my room completely satiated.
(5)Raven H.
We went for dinner last night and everything was fantastic. Our waiter, Thomas, was excellent. The food we ordered was excellent. There were 4 of us, all ladies, and so we opted to order a variety of things to share. It was more than enough food! The Parker rolls are delicious. The rosemary butter served with them is so good I asked where I could buy some. We tried the kale salad and the heirloom tomato salad, both were very good. As our entree we ordered the 24 oz cowboy steak, Brussels spouts, peppers and the millionaire potato. For dessert we ordered the baked Alaska and the chocolate cake. My friends preferred the baked Alaska. My favorite was the chocolate cake. It was very rich cake but really good. I highly recommend making a stop at RPM Steak if you are looking for a nice meal out in Chicago.
(5)Sims K.
one word: BACON! Best bacon in the city...everything we ordered was unbelievable. The service was great and the overall ambiance was perfect! We celebrated a birthday and were taken care of tremendously.
(5)Lulu L.
Just had lunch here and it was amazing. I had the kale salad as a starter and for lunch I ordered the RPM BLT with a side of brussels sprouts. I can't over how good the good was. I will dream about your bs for days. I will also try to recreate the spice pineapple drink when I get home. What a refreshing drink for the summer. Big !
(5)Ray D.
NY Strip seemed small but prepared well. Requested it cut but did not come cut? Bacon appetizer was fatty but tasted like yummy breakfast syrup. But would not order that again. Great salads! Blue cheese Mash potatoes were awesome! Good chocolate cake dessert.
(4)Dabney, B.
Wow. I am speechless. If u are a fan of the five star RPM Italian, get here ASAP (if you can get in). I just left the grand opening. Thick Cut Bacon Appetizer with a Bourbon Vanilla Bean Glaze is a must (duh). I followed that up with Raw oysters, fresh and chilled right off the boat. A lean cut of Medium Rare Bison filet bursts with flavor (if this is lean eats I can't imagine what the bone-in Ribeye I get next visit tastes like), and was the next thing I ordered. Get on it! They have an 8 oz, so if you haven't had it and want a taste, don't think twice about it. That left me plenty of room for a light whole grilled Dorade, a millionaire potato as a side with fresh black truffle finely shaved at the table by the best staff in the industry, and the Ravioli Bolognese that rivals the pastas over at Big Brother RPM Italian. And don't forget about the banana soufflé, which u need to order in advance (hazelnut and raspberry are also options but I only brought one stomach). Or you can elect to go my route and order it late with a fine bottle of red in between to hold you over for the late arrival. Great wine list, which is a must at any steakhouse, and they opened up fully loaded! Playlist is phenomenal. Better than any lounge or club in the city. Overall experience is off the charts and I have no affiliation to anyone working there or ownership. I still prefer the people watching better at RPM Italian, my #1 rec in the city, but with this 1-2 punch you can't go wrong. Not to mention it was the first night so its identity is just getting established. Hate to sound cliche-ish, but I could give it 6 stars, I would. Bill showed up of course, being the first night and all, and spoke to nearly every patron other than me, but that's ok, I was hoping for his better half anyway. Nice job folks. I hate to get this party started with such a positive yelp review, as I wish it would just quietly sit here without anyone noticing so I can go in peace anytime I please, but as I departed, reality hit. That just isn't possible, so I give u this candid review. Good luck getting in. Might take u about a year, but it is well worth the wait. I also got a tour of the private rooms (thanks Shannon!) Perhaps the best in the city. Too bad we have spending limits in my industry, otherwise all my customers would be coming with me in the best future. But for my next buddy who bites the dust, I will be throwing his bachelor party dinner here. This place is the real deal, not some latest greatest Chicago eatery/fad that will be unheard of or too yesterday months from now. Thanks for a well done job guys. With every pricey penny, with Class from C to s. Can't wait to get back!
(5)Chirag P.
Shrimps on steroids, juicy sliders and great wines. Service was phenomenal and the food was fantastic. Housemade chips I could eat by the bowl full. Nice modern decor as well. I shall be back.
(4)Chitrali S.
This place is super trendy and really enjoyed the ambiance. We stared off with the chopped salad and jalapeño cucumber oysters. The oysters were delicious something unique with jalapeños in them. We then had our mains my husband had the dry aged 16oz NY strip. He was amazed by it. I got the mac n cheese as I do not eat steak, which was really good it had bacon and mushrooms and breadcrumbs. The side of mashed potatoes without blue cheese were one of the best sides I've had. The asparagus was pretty good too. Overall this place was a great place to eat I would have given the 5 stars it deserves but the service was just a little less than average.
(4)Diana S.
I had a reservation last night for a late anniversary dinner with my boyfriend. We were new to the place and the server helped a lot with describing how the menu was set up and also helpful with a wine selection. After minutes passed by, we decided to go on sharing a cowboy steak and a millionaires potato. The cowboy steak had a nice touch of fat to it and cooked perfectly(medium well). I would say the millionaires potato was my favorite, though. I would order it again and I wished I ordered another one just for to go. After dinner we settled on the Baked Alaskan for dessert and I think being able to watch it get prepared in front of us was a nice way of ending the night. Will recommend to others and definitely come again.
(5)D T.
This location is SO much better than the original RPM; I was shocked. The guy and I went at prime time without reservations; thankfully he's a great tipper. We snagged a booth asap in the bar. Our server was super attentive, and I did not like my drink. It tasted old or just not right at all. Normally I feel awful sending things back, but for $40, this was unbearable. The replacement was excellent. We ordered the seafood tower which was great. Not as good as Maude's or Bavette's, but good. I was Hell bent on ordering a bone in steak, and it was either a filet or an almost $100 strip. My date could have cared less, but I wasn't starving. He ordered a ribeye, and the server talked me into the bone in ribeye as well. Being my least favorite cut, I was very pleasantly surprised. It was excellent. And the millionaire potato is as good as everyone says. Cotton candy at the end is weird. I don't like it in general, and wish they'd leave a cookie or cupcake. Overall the vibe is less attitude, more business men, way more enjoyable. And as much as I like the original, there's always something off about it. I'll definitely choose Steak over the OG any time.
(5)Lindsey D.
I made the BF get reservations here for my birthday, mainly because I wanted that baked alaska :) I was a little annoyed that when we arrived on time for our reservations, we still had to wait about 20 minutes to be seated, but so it goes. Once seated, I was also a little annoyed that the waiter didn't ask if we were celebrating anything, mainly because I know they bring out cotton candy for special occasions and I wanted some of that! To be fair, the BF should have mentioned it was my birthday when he made the reservations, but he didn't. I had two cocktails, the cobbler and the sparkling cocktail. Cobbler was a little too tequila-y for me, but it was good. The sparkling cocktail was delicious and pretty. For appetizers we got the 3 cheese fondue and coal roasted king crab. Fondue was delicious, but it is kind of hard to go wrong with melted cheese and bread. The king crab was amazing, but such a small portion what you pay. it's just one leg so basically we each got 2 bites. I ordered the 8 oz. filet and he ordered the NY strip. Both cooked medium. Both were delicious. We split the brussel spouts and blue cheese whipped potatoes, which were both good but nothing special. For dessert we ordered the baked alaska and my bf asked if they do anything special for bdays. Kind of embarrassing considering I knew they did and he should have asked before hand but nevertheless the brought me my watermelon cotton candy with a little happy birthday topper. The baked alaska was prepared in front of us and was just as awesome as I thought it would be.
(4)Kathryn S.
Everything was amazing. Yes, its expensive and upper crust....don't go here if you don't want that. We had reservations but tables weren't getting turned over fast enough so we had to wait a bit at the bar to be seated, and after we sat it took awhile for our waiter to come to us but it was worth it and they MORE than made up for it. We closed the place down and our waiter accommodated us from start to finish, even helping suggest drinks and food that were perfection. The food - to die for. Everything was amazing, the foie gras, the steak, the frites, the brussel sprouts, the baked alaska, the drinks! YUM YUM YUM. Best part - they managed to have you leave COMPLETE satisfied without being so full you hurt and want to vomit despite the flowing of food. Great music, great ambiance, friendly staff - really start to finish a treat. Keep up the great work!
(5)Elizabeth R.
This place was exceptional! My husband and I came here for our 4th wedding anniversary. The atmosphere and ambiance is very slick and relaxing. We started off with wine and a Moscow Mule along with the garlic bread fondue. The fondue was so delicious but I must warn you that the cheese was quite stinky, a bit too much for my husband. I got the chicken dish and my husband got the Duke steak, which was huge. The chicken was largr, perfectly broiled, and came with a delicious yogurt sauce. We got the hash brown pototoes and spinach as a side. The spinach was very flavorful and the hash browns were baked with bacon scraps - oh my! The service was exceptional as well. Our waiter, was funny and attentive but also did not rush us at all. For dessert we got the vanilla bread pudding and they treated us to a GIANT wheel of cotton candy. All the staff was helpful and worked as a team to help one another out. Our bill was approximately $200 after tip and all. A bit pricey but worth every penny and good for special occasions. The best part of this night however was that Bill and Giuliana were actually dining here, two booths away from ours. Even better was that Bill came up to us, shook our hands and wished us a happy anniversary. It was a very cool experience especially since we both love them so much and always joke about hopefully seeing them one day, every time,we go to RPM.
(5)Mariam K.
Chicago can never have enough Steakhouses, so glad we have this now. I was lucky enough to get a reservation exactly when I wanted it! I'm not in love with steaks, but if its cut for me, flavorful and the meats perfectly cooked the way I want it, then I don't mind it. I ordered the sliced hangar steak, and I never say I loved my steak, but for the fist time I did! Our waiter helped us with our order, and everything he recommended was amazing - the Rosemary Parker rolls, bibb and avocado salad, millionaire's potato, and roasted corn. For dessert we ordered the cheesecake souffle, which I wasn't a fan of, which is probably why I'm giving it 4 stars... because the dessert completes the meal, and I figured with how good everything else tasted, the dessert would be amazing, unfortunately I was disappointed. The service was impeccable, all the waiters constantly kept coming to clear/clean our table and check on us. The ambiance was nice as well, I felt like I was in a different city. Until we meet again!
(4)Joe R.
This was my girlfriend and I's first time here. We sat at the bar and had a round of drinks and a snack so we were not there for a full dinner. We received attentive and polite service. We got an excellent review of the menu from one of the staff after he found out we had not been there before. Definitely was enough to entice us to return. The Wagyu they service, is from Japan, the real effing deal. Butter meat. We ordered the tuna sashimi. It was seared evenly on the outside from vinegar. The inside was raw, tender, and absolutely amazing. The display was neat and appetizing. Our drinks were very delicious and we plan on returning for the wagyu at a later date. I rated this five stars because service, food, and cleanliness were all exceptional.
(5)Mayra C.
I went for my 1st year wedding anniversary. I had a reservation and was seated right away. The service was great. We had the 60 day aged Ribeye and it was amazing. Best ribeye we've ever had. It was pricey but more than enough for both of us. So good that my husband wanted to take the bone home to finish it off, lol! Of course he was kidding. But their sides were just as good. We had million dollar potato, Mac and cheese and I forgot what mushroom option we went with but everything was superb. I will definitely come again.
(5)Cassie M.
This place is amazing! The service was excellent, the food was to die for, and the atmosphere was so relaxed. Me and my husband both got steaks and they were melt in your mouth good! We got the millionaire potato's and wow, amazing Everything was good, and it was money well spent!
(5)Merrill O.
Yep. I love me a good steakhouse, and RPM Steak fits the bill! Nice atmosphere, fun background music, excellent service (thanks, Chrissie!), and great food. We started with the Seared Foie Gras and the Thick-Cut Bacon appetizers. Both were quite good...the Foie Gras had an interesting pairing with bread pudding and pineapple....and the Bacon was bacon....isn't that always enough?? For our main course, the 3 of us all had different cuts of steak (mine was the Grass-Fed New York Strip...I highly recommend it if you like your steaks super rare, like I do) and Soy-Glazed Shitake Mushrooms, Blue Cheese Whipped Potatoes and Brussels Sprouts. The only side I didn't really care for was the Brussels Sprouts...I prefer mine to be whole sprouts, not shaved. All in all, a great steak dinner, with fairly generous portions.
(4)Marge G.
A great lively steakhouse in Chicago! The Duke was excellent as was the 60 day bone in rib eye! The service was very attentive & great side dishes!
(5)Ahmad E.
I was disappointed to not see Julian and Bill Rancic... Actually not seeing their dog Duke was more of a loss. However the CIA trained wait staff with their matrix ear pieces added to the valuable experience. I didn't know if the steak I was eating should of really tasted that good or if it was an illusion of my imagination. Overall the atmosphere combined with great service really set the tone in ensuring my wife's birthday started with a bang. I would highly recommend this as a must try when in Chicago. My personal favorites are to start off with the Bibb avocado salad and roasted crab dish for appetizers. If the truffle risotto is in season, this is a must! For your main course I would recommend the "the duke" ribeye with a side of the sautéed spinach.
(4)John P.
RPM steak is a restaurant for people who watch the E channel and thinks it's cool. It's a nice restaurant but it is definitely overpriced and overhyped. That said, it was very good and we had a great time. I ordered the DUKE ribeye steak and it was glorious. I didn't put my fork down until it was devoured. We also had Foie Gras, mostly because it has been discussed in movies that rich assholes eat, and the appetizer bacon. To my surprise, both were wonderful. We wound up ordering 3 desserts to split between is 4. It was all a big dog and pony show. Lots of flash but pretty empty. I wish I had ordered another steak but didn't want to work overtime the next week. The service was great. Why the hell do these people use their talents to serve in these restaurants. Our waitress was too nice and too knowledgable and well spoken. I hope she gets paid handsomely. Wonderful girl. Forget her name. She kind of reminded of a child that Demi Moore could have had with an Asian man. I would go if you have the money. Otherwise, buy some nice meats and watch the E channel all night and pretend you are someone special like on those shows.
(4)Jason M.
Best steakhouse in chicago! Well spaced tables, excellent service, bison and grass fed opinions and Attention to detail. One suggestion they should offer french service on the sides, like most great steakhouses do. Other than that I had a wonderful meal. I plan on bringing my wife for our anniversary next month. Can't wait. Bison filet I highly recommend.
(5)Valeria G.
I am writing a 5 star review because of how well the staff worked together after a chauvinistic customer experience. I was out there for a friend's birthday on a Saturday night. Towards the end of the night I watched as a hostess exchanged words reprimanding a customer. She stormed off and told the bouncer and her fellow coworkers; who then approached the customer. We watched as the customer swore he had done nothing wrong. He then proceeded to take his shots and continue to frolic at another table with 2 women. Finally, he was escorted out and as he proceeded to leave he yelled to the hostess who got him in trouble. He yelled inappropriate things to her across the room and flicked her off. Other customers were appalled. I applaud the staff for sticking up for their coworker and not tolerating this sort of behavior (that unfortunately is experienced throughout River North). The staff did a superb job to stand up for the unacceptable behavior over the profit they could have gained with that belligerent man and his cohorts. He yelled to say he's never coming to the establishment again. Thank God.
(5)Agnes S.
Love RPM Italian, so was happy to dine here yesterday. Great lunch spot...if you want to impress a colleague or a date...take them here. The chilled lobster cocktail was awesome; so was the presentation. My black cod was perfect; right amount of sweetness from the mirin glaze. The 8oz. Filet was cooked exactly as ordered; bernaise side was a nice compliment to the meat. I gotta say that the iced coffee tea impressed me...as I drink these 2x a day. They give you iced tea ice cubes, so your tea won't be diluted - how clever! Service was polished; can't remember our server's name (blonde bun) but she was very attentive and knowledgeable. Will definitely be back for dinner
(5)Kiran H.
Overall, RPM Steak was a rare treat. The Parker House Rolls were warm and delicious. I had the Duke and it was just flawless. I actually dreamt about it that night. The sea salt they provide you really kicks it up a notch, too. It was definitely the best steak I've ever had. My mother had house specialty chicken and it was amazingly spiced. Just a LOT of small bones. Loved the sauce that came with it. Our waitress was perfect. Very knowledgable and warm. The ambiance and music was super trendy. The only complaint I have is about the host. I was waiting to be seated and for some reason he just stared at me coldly. An awkward few seconds passed by and I realized he was waiting for my mother. I didn't realize she was still checking her coat. So I laughed and said, "oops, didn't realize she wasn't behind me." I got a cold stare in return. When she was ready, the host wordlessly took us to our table. Not a big deal, but it was surprising. I would definitely return (if I had another $200 to spend).
(4)Jay I.
Hearing a lot of good stuff about this new steakhouse I decided to try. We made a reservation at 8:30pm, but the table was ready at 9pm. Also overheard that table for 2 without a reservation will be a 90 min wait. It was that packed. Our server was very nice and we started with a complementary amuse bouche. My wife started with whiskey (doesn't remember the name) which she said was very good. Then we ordered a brioche type bread (no complementary bread in this restaurant) and bourbon glazed bacon. On mother of heaven, this bacon was one of a kind, and everyone should taste a piece of this. Then we moved on to the steak. We ordered grassfed ribeye and new york strip. They were good, but I think I should have ordered the signature steaks. For the sides we ordered roasted cauliflower which seemed to be marinated with curry powder, and shiitake mushroom that had a very firm texture. Now back to the hosts, when we arrived at 8:30pm and asked for the table, the hostess initially told me the staff were cleaning our table and it should be ready in minutes. Then 15 minutes passed. I went back to ask the host who was with the hostess I initially talked to, and he told me the restaurant was a bit backed up that day but my table should be ready very soon. Then another 15 minutes passed. There are two problems here. First, the hostess lied to us that our table was getting ready when in fact it was not even close to being ready. Also in a high end restaurant like this, where reservation is almost impossible to do especially on weekends on a short notice, reservations mean something. I mean that it should be observed strictly, and it is the restaurant's responsibility to calculate the circulation flow of customers so that nothing like this happens. Restaurant cancel reservations if we show up like 10-15 minutes late, but restaurants being 30 minutes late is ok? No it definitely is not ok.
(4)Meredith K.
I had such high hopes! We made our reservation a month in advance and then anxiously awaited. When we walked through the door you can see the coat check to the left and the host stand on right. So went up to one of the hosts. He quietly confirmed my rez and asked if we were checking coats. At first I said no but then my boyfriend took my coat. And then I stood there. No words were exchanged. Then I stepped aside so others could check in. Then my boyfriend said he was going to run to the boy's room. My friend and I stood to the side. We thought, should we have walked to another station? So we walked in to the bar area a bit, but that wasn't it. So then we stood across from the host stand just looking at them. They looked back at us. No one made a move. So then I was annoyed and went up to the guy I talked to and said, "I'm sorry but are waiting or what should we be doing?" He (w/o eye contact or talking) grabbed some menus and told the seater guy to seat us. Inside its crazy, very cool, very white jacketed steakhouse-y. We were seated in the middle of a bunch of tables that were not arranged very well. I could lean back just a little and talk to the table that was near us (which I actually did later) My seat was bumped by just about every server who was trying to get to one of the many tables that were clumped together. Then the pacing was off. We received the Parker House rolls right away with some butter.They weren't hot. It was just ok. Not bad but I wouldn't order them again. Then our drinks arrived along with two other starters. I hate when this happens because what are you supposed to do with the big menus and wine list? I will say the old fashioneds are fantastic. We got the hot crab starter which was insanely delicious. It was small. We each only got a bite which we knew that was going to happen. If I had ordered 10 more of those it would have been amazing. We also tried the octopus. I'm glad it was no one's first time w/ octopus b/c it would have been their last. We found ourselves saying things like, I like the little potatoes that are with it. The octopus didn't have much flavor and was chewy. Then our guy came back to take the rest of our order. He seemed very rushed. Like if we didn't have the answer immediately then he was leaving. There was one point where we had to stop him from going. I ordered the cod which was very well cooked. The sauce was a little too sweet but nice. I could have used some sort of small garnish. My boyfriend and friend both ordered a dry aged NY stip, but they wanted it cooked differently. A true test! We also ordered the millionaire's potatoes, brussels sprouts and caramelized mushrooms. They cleared our plates and then our waiter came over to see if we wanted wine. I asked about one of the bottles that I had before to see if he thought it would go w/ fish and steak. He seemed bothered that I had a wine question and said he'd get the sommelier over. It seemed like 3 mins later and a my food was being put in front of me. Then our waiter quickly took it away and said sorry that was a mistake. Then a min later it came back again. By the time the sommelier came over we had decided that it would make more sense to get just a glass each since we were eating different things. He was helpful. I will say that their wine by the bottle selection is limited in that if you don't want to spend over $100 on a bottle then you have like 1 choice. I wanted to dig right into those fancy potatoes! But I needed to borrow my boyfriend's steak knife to do it. They were tough! They weren't hot! They were blah. I wasn't getting gooey cheesy truffle goodness. In fact nothing they served us was hot. My fish was lukewarm. The brussels were ok. A nice salad like dish with bits of apples. We really liked the mushrooms but I wasn't sure if we got the right ones. I wasn't getting caramelized from them. The steaks were supposed to be rare and medium-rare. They were both rare. My boyfriend then blamed himself and said he should have ordered it medium. For a steakhouse I think that's unacceptable. But he said it was so delicious that he was going to eat it. He ate half of it because he likes to have it the next day. So we asked to have it wrapped. Then we tried three desserts; the baked Alaska b/c that's so rare, the chocolate cake, and the recommended nutella bread pudding. The cake was amazing and rich enough for 3. Pass on the pudding - you can't tell that there's even chocolate in it. The Alaska is flambeed table-side. Its nice. Then we asked about the 1/2 a steak to take home. It was MIA. They offered to either comp it or make a new one to go. So he has a whole one for the next day now. I'd come back for the cocktails and the cake. I was just surprised being LEYE of the service.
(3)Denise W.
My experience here was absolutely wonderful! This was the last stop of the night for my Birthday outing with a very good friend. It was the perfect atmosphere for us to catch up in as well. The decor and staff were both beautiful without being pretentiously so. Our waiter was attentitive and informative from start to finish. I was on the fence about which drink to choose and he was able to recommend a one. The appetizer, the crab leg, was outstanding with the mayo it was served with. The entrées, we went with, the steak burgers, were very filling. Sweet potato fries were to die for! To top it off we wound up going with the chocolate cake and, to my surprise and delight, it came with 14 Carat edible gold flakes all over, with a candle in it to celebrate my day! I would highly recommend this place for a great place that will impress on every level! I will definitely be back!
(5)Food L.
The ambience, scene, and desserts here are beyond stellar. My biggest issue with this place was the poor cooking skills when it came to the temperatures. I came with a party of five and all of us got the signature "The Duke" - 10 oz ribeye filet at MRare for our main dish. This steak costs $52.00 each so you would think it would be out of this world. No. They had to send back our entire order because they all came out brown in the center. When they came the second time, they were still brownish. It was really bad, but at that point we felt so bad for the server we kept them. That being said, the waiter's service was awesome! He was very friendly and brought over free desserts for the mess up. The staff in general seems a bit cold though, especially the hosts when you walk in and bussers. Overall - I would come here for drinks and dessert. Stay clear of the steak.
(4)Enola D.
My new favorite restaurant when visiting Chicago. The decor, food and service is outstanding.
(5)Robert M.
Get the Wagyu Beef. 'Nuf said! We were a table of 7. Three got the Steak Frites with a truffle béarnaise sauce. My second choice after the A5 Miyazaki. Other three got seafood...scallops, fish, etc. All thought their dinners were great.
(5)Naty K.
Didn't have to wait for our reservation, scallops were amazing, steak was great, and our server was very nice. I'll be back!
(5)Paulie W.
Dined here last October and had a delicious dry-aged strip steak that had a velvety texture to it, unlike any other strip I've ever encountered. My companions liked their filets very much too and the bleu cheese whipped potatoes were also lights out. The breads(rolls) were not so impressive though and my portion of brussel sprouts was very small. The room is very unsteakhouse-like, in a good way. Tastefully modern. I'd go back just for the meat and comfortable surroundings.
(4)Simone R.
Worst restaurant I've ever been to. What a horrible experience. I recently took my fiancé there for her birthday. We both ordered our steaks medium. Well, she received hers rare, and I received my well done. Actually, some parts were burnt. My steak was incredibly dry as well. The dessert event sucked! What a waste of $300. The only good thing we liked was the wine, and the crab appetizer. I must include that rpm steak is incredibly overpriced. Next, the service. Well, I get it. I'm young...I'm 21 years old. What do I know about steaks or fancy restaurants. Well, I know a lot. Because I work in the bar industry, and I work at mostly ever bar in River north as a DJ. I work my ass off to live the way I want to live. I'm a Dj for a VERY big radio station in Chicago. But obviously, my money's not good enough compared to the football player on the left of me, and a hockey player or doctor on my right. Our server barely gave us any attention, while he was the football players nuts. So beware, only go if you're waiving a buck at your server. Definitely the worst experience of my life. I've eaten at every single steak house in Chicago; All thanks to my line of work that allows me to try any restaurant in the city. So, unfortunately, I can confidently say that rpm steak was the biggest dump I've ever walked into. Sorry my 7 series doesn't compare to the white Ferrari parked outside, or to the Lamborghini parked behind it. So thank you rpm steak for giving me the worst experience of my life!
(1)Nate F.
beautiful lay out...I actually like RPM Steak way more than RPM Italian. It's up there as one of Chicago's best steakhouses. Seafood tower and millionaire potato is must!!! Well worth the money Tip: try to go just to the bar, sometime seating opens up there...same menu
(5)Michael B.
Very elegant, fine dining experience with food cooked to perfection.
(5)Nicole L.
I'm leaving RPM Steak a 3/4 because the food would have been 4/5 but service was 2/3. Strangely, our server was very nice, but when I paid attention to other tables, I felt like he didn't give us the same service. Normally, I wouldn't care that much, but as the reservation stated, it was our 1 year wedding anniversary celebration. That's kind of a big deal. My husband had made sure to notify the host when making the reservation. Our waiter did wish us a happy anniversary when he first greeted us, but that's about it. Our drink orders took quite sometime to arrive and my husband's beer came out wrong. It took a while to get the right beer back again. It was a Sunday night and the restaurant was busy, but not CRAZY weekend busy. Next, we ordered the parker house rolls (which i was SO excited for) with our drink order. He didn't come back to tell us that they they ran out of the Parker House Rolls until he finally came back to take our main entree order. By this time, we were starved and really needed something with our drinks. The waiter knew I was disappointed about it and didn't do anything to remedy the situation. Our salad took a long time too. It came out after we had basically finished our first beer and first glass of wine...that's a long time, especially since I was nursing my $16 glass of wine. Redeeming factor: everything we ordered was delicious!
(3)polymorphyc g.
I have been here many times. I love this place. Last time we had the best server yet. David, he was vey knowledgable about the food, and specific preparations of each item. I was very pleased with his extensive knowledge of each item on the menu. He came by when needed didn't push or rush is at all, and he was thanked heavily in the end. The bar scene is popping, after we checked in we found a spot and started doing some drinking the standards, manhattans, martinis, ect, are great. They also have a great special drink menu, wine selection. The people watch was awesome. Some of Chicago's most beautiful and friendly folks were there. We talked to a regular, and I mean everydayer and he bought us a round of drinks. Finally, the manager Jourdan is top notch, and is deeply concerned about maintaining this restaurants superior reputation. Finally the garage right next door has EV charging.
(5)Steve A.
Food here is great (just as long as you're pre prepared for the prices), but really hard to fault the food at all. The waitress was excellent. Only drawback for me was the waiter taking the starter plates away a bit too early. I'd go back though.
(4)Frank R.
Don't change a thing this place is great. One of the top 3 steaks I have had in Chicago and while I was prepared for a really healthy bill it wasn't too bad. Definitely recommend this place!
(5)Jordan B.
Just went here recently with a friend for a girls night. I ordered a glass of prosecco, she ordered a cab. Drinks were fantastic, they gave us a nice booth for the two of us which was lovely. For appetizers we split the Caesar which was perfectly dressed and the fondue garlic bread which I've never tasted bread that good in my life!! For the main course I ordered the filet, since that's how I judge a steak restaurant and my friend ordered the duke. I'd have to say, the steaks were the least favorite part of my meal. They were okay - the duke was definitely better of the two. Doesn't hold a candle to Joe's or the Cut though. I would go there for the drinks and appetizers, probably will stick to the real steak houses if I want steak and stay with RPM italian if I want that trendy atmosphere. All in all - decent service, great appetizers and the fourth star for giving us great seating!
(4)Ziggy K.
Food was excellent. However, once one of our friends ordered a Bud Light the waiter gave us a scornful attitude for the rest of the night. Honestly, he treated us like we belonged at a White Castle. Adding insult to injury, it took the valet almost 40 minutes to bring our car. Service was absolutely atrocious. Dined here a week earlier with my wife and everything was great. They really need to work on their staff.
(2)Fidel Diana A.
Wife and I decided to go out in a date so we decided to checkout this place since it was highly recommended by family. We were seated promptly as we made a reservation. We ordered an old fashioned drink which was decent and a bit watery for my liking. I ordered the NY steak medium and wife ordered the steak burger. The food came out in about 10 minutes. To my surprise, my steak was cooked more on the rare side which I brought up to the waiter who took it back to cook more. After a few minutes, the same steak was brought back and again was not cook right. I brought it up to one of the guys walking around in black suit. He apologized and said he would take care of it. After 5 minutes a new steak came out and our waiter said it was complimentary which was a nice surprise. I cut into the steak and it was perfect (just like my wife ). I was very happy. My wife loved her burger. Although it was not a perfect night, the staff was very helpful and turn the night around. We will return and recommend this place too.
(4)Elle W.
Went to RPM Steak last night for the first time. Hubby said it's the hottest place in town so he wanted to check it out since it was walking distance from our hotel, Langham Chicago. First impression: quite popular with a somewhat 'hangout' feel with diverse crowd of older and younger dining and bar guests. My perception is that the youngest guests were probably hanging out at the bar but the more mature guests were dining and purchasing drinks. Just an observation. Still a nice atmosphere. Our reservation was for 9pm. They were running behind so we weren't seated until 10:30pm. While waiting at the door (thank goodness there are leather benches against the walls), a friendly lady in coat check said the thick bacon appetizer was worth the wait. Our waitress, Britton, was delightful and very knowledgable. She suggested an amazing cocktail, which I had two. The Coal Roasted Crab and Thick cut Bacon (also her suggestion) are AMAZING! Presentation was nice and very tasty. Def worth getting. In fact, We ordered two of the roasted crab because it was so good. We both had steaks (cowboy and bone in filet) for our entree with fries, sautéed spinach and truffle risotto (special) for sides. All were great, especially the risotto but it was a special and not on the menu. Dessert: the popcorn chocolate (good) Our bill was close to $400. The place is nicely decorated with the staff well dressed in cream colored jackets and black trousers. Everyone is attentive and friendly with what appeared to be regulars. Even as first time guests we were comfortable and welcomed. The food is good just not great. With the price tag one would expect to be blown away. There is room for improvement with their reservation system because the wait was way too long to be seated. Being a steak house I expected the steak to be better. yet it was good, just not great. I do recommend this restaurant for the social and attractive, hype ambiance with a professional and friendly staff. I will return for the cocktail and the coal roasted crab leg.
(4)Chad P.
Thin ribeye steaks, very long wait 2.5 hrs at a time when it did not appear to be very busy and very poor/slow bartending. We had empty drink glasses twice for over 10 minutes as the bartender walked by and did not ask if we needed another drink. You can definitely get more for your money elsewhere.
(2)Stephanie M.
Fantastic service and food! The decor is stunning with a very retro 60s mod feel to it. We sat at one of their booths which was nice cause it's the perfect size for 4 people. You can talk to each other and share the appetizers with each other. Great vantage point to watch people too. The server promptly greeted us when we sat. She offered to have a wine conossieur help with our wine selection which was a nice touch. We didn't use their services there as we were fortunate to have a wine expert at our table. To start, we had the coal cooked king crab leg and the steak tartar. The steak tar tar was served with bite size bleu cheese crackers! The Plain white cracker was slightly toasted and then sandwiched the bleu cheese crumble. Oh my goodness! That with the steak tar tar was the perfect pair! Now on to the main course. We had a beautiful red from the Côte du Rhones that was very well rounded, not too fruity for my taste, and velvety. It paired wonderfully with my "The Duke" ribeye filet. Yes. I said Ribeye Filet. They took the center cut of the ribeye and served it like a filet. It was cooked perfectly! Great crust on the outside and a tender red in the middle (I prefer my steak medium rare). For sides we had the millionaire potato (excellent), Brussel sprouts, and the King trumpet mushrooms. I love trumpet mushrooms and rarely see them on a menu, so when I saw these beauties I had to get it! For fun I also the sauce for my steak, shallot and beef marrow butter. The steak was perfectly seasoned so you don't need the sauce but it's fun anyways to try it. The sauce was very good and very rich! Last but not least, the red velvet soufflé was to die for! I could w eaten the whole bowl of this had I not been so full from all of the above. The soufflé takes 25 minutes so order in advance. The only thing stopping me from giving the place a 5 star was that the music was a bit too loud where I found it challenging to talk to my group. If you were sitting next to the person you were fine, but a person down one was very difficult to hear. Otherwise, phenomenal restaurant!
(4)Eric D.
This is a good place, especially when you consider the atmosphere. It's a very hip vibe with a good soundtrack and not too loud to hold a conversation. the staff is very helpful. Even in cases where they really did not know what to do they responded with a direct follow-up (better than the attitude that you can sometimes experience in Chciago). The drinks and drink menu are ok -- nothing terribly unique or outrageous, but good enough selection and a good variety. I think they'll make what you want, but you really need to know the recipe if it's not on the menu. The food here is really meat and potatoes focused. Yea, they have other things on the menu, but it's clearly a steak house -- just check out the name to get a clue on that. The steaks are generally over-done relative to expectations (just order one notch lower then you would usually). The sides are good and aligned with the steak and potatoes theme. Safe option, good food, very accommodating service. A good option for a meat-eating group.
(3)Blog S.
As a burger enthusiast I must say that this is my favorite burger in the city right now. Three different cuts of steak ground into one delightful patty will leave you saying "That dude was right, this is a pretty cool burger." Other dishes that are outstanding are the Cod, and the skirt steak (usually a filet guy), as well as the spinach with parmesan cheese. I don't find the prices to be terrible here, they are simply "nice / trendy steakhouse prices" You are probably looking at $100 per person with a couple drinks and sides / app. My steak was $26, Cod was $32, Burger / side $18. The atmosphere is one of style, class, sophistication and fun. They've perfectly blended the trendy theme of newer steakhouses with a touch of class and old school flavor. Go here, it's going to be a neat time for everyone involved.
(5)Trookie N.
Had dinner on a business trip. Our reservation was 9:30pm. The place was rocking. I was a little hesitant about dinning here. Thinking it's a big hype cause Bill & Giuliana are owners. I was really surprised how good the food was. The Spicy Miso Grilled Lobster was frickin' amazing! I would fly to Chicago and just order that again in a heartbeat. The Black Cod literally melts in your mouth. The Beet Salad was fantastic. They give you so much beets. The Filet was OK. Overall Food here is amazing! I would highly highly recommend this place.
(5)Nora B.
Must order the Baked Alaska!! I don't even remember the dinner it was so good!
(4)Tan L.
I love this place. Very exclusive, service was excellent and food was top notch! Location is convenient too since we live in the city! I highly recommend this place!
(5)Ron J.
Way overrated. Food was good but with all the steakhouses in Chicago I've been to I don't think I'd go back for the price. Started with coal roasted king crab, delish but very rich. Next had the fondue which was good but pure melted fat goo, already feeling a lb of butter in my stomach. Wedge salad had pickled jalapeños and kalmata olives?!?! Then most disappointing part of the meal was my 77 dollar Waygu ribeye. I've spent more for steaks before but this was such a let down because it was 6oz of fat ring (see pic). Normally on a ribeye that rendered fat ring inside of the cap is the most delish buttery goodness but this was inedible. Half my steak was left on the plate. Brussels sprouts were great and the crispy baked potato is prob best I've ever had. Such a let down on the steak. Great atmosphere, good service (our waiter wasn't great but bus boys were awesome and the other waiters seemed really good).
(2)Samantha H.
I had been excited to check this place out since most foodies I know that agreed RPM was overrated said this place was much better. Overall I found it the same as RPM, not bad, but overrated and overpriced. I will say I really love the decor. The interior is very well done. The bar area is very cool. Our experience started out by getting the feeling the place wanted us to check our coats, which is fine. However we had to wait literally 5 minutes. The line was growing so eventually someone assisted the girl at the coat check but they started at the rear of the line with the people who hadn't been waiting as long. The three of us looked at each other a tad perplexed, but nothing major. We were sat and our server immediately came over, which I did appreciate. I looked at the wine list, which was grossly overpriced although that seems to be pretty standard, unfortunately. For example, Blackbird Arise, which retails for $50 at Binnys was $120 on their list. Bennys has the same bottle for $81. My friend got a dirty martini and did say it was really good. Our server had a few suggestions, although I think most fell short. We started with the thick cut bacon, which was good cause, well, it's bacon. Not the best thick cut I've had but any day you get thick cut bacon is better than most other days. On the suggestion of the server, we got the crab appetizer. All three of us didn't care for it at all. I actually liked it a bit more than my two companions but they both did not care for it. Then we got the yellowtail appetizer. This was not a suggestion although definitely the strongest app. It was very good actually. I would highly recommend. Again based on recommendations, my two companions got 'the Duke.' I get it...named after their son. Cute. I wish I could rave about that but both of them said it was not that good. They said it was bland. That being said, they were both cooked perfectly (one medium and one medium rare so different temperatures as well). I went against the recommendation and got the bison filet. This was very good. They both tried a bite and said it was much better than 'the Duke.' If I return I will definitely get this again and highly recommend. He raved about the mac and cheese and one of my friends is a hug mac and cheese fan and pretty much always gets it. She said she hates how restaurants rave about their mac and cheese and then when you get it, it's just mac and cheese. So she was hoping that would not be the case here but unfortunately it was. It was not bad, but nothing special. We also got the brussells, which were pretty soggy and lacked flavor. The hen of the woods mushrooms were very good as well and that was the one exception to my earlier statement about recommendations falling short. I would get these again. Over all nothing was bad but for the price point (higher than similar steakhouses), it didn't seem to meet expectations. The clear standouts were the yellowtail and the bison filet.
(3)Michelle S.
I went opening night and we had a few issues with the food. Pretty much everything we ordered was over cooked and for the steak being the center of attention, I was not impressed. The idea behind a lot of items was great, but the actual items served were lacking. Beautiful place, great bar, saw Stan Lee from Marvel comics, so that made the night better.
(4)Cassie B.
Holy mother! This place is great. I noticed the not so stellar reviews...maybe they have had time to get their acts together? This place was awesome for our visit. Hubblestilskins and I went on a whim on a Thursday night because he was craving a good steak. Mission accomplished! The steaks were cooked perfectly (even my Pittsburgh style which isn't always done right, or at all). They were amazingly, melt in your mouth, heavenly hunks of beef. We also had the big eyed tuna sashimi appetizer which was incredible. Also melt in your mouth, with flavors that were enough to pique the palate, but not overpowering. The spinach was on another level. I'd eat it every day if I could. The sommelier was a genius. She knew exactly what we wanted/needed. We appreciated her services very much. Speaking of service-it was great! Our server was attentive but not overwhelming. He made great recommendations. Very nice. In sum, go here yesterday. It was so good! We will definitely be back!
(5)Caitlin F.
A really great place for dinner! Took us about 25 minutes after our scheduled reservation to be seated. Normally, that would not have been okay, but my disappointment was quickly eased standing at the roomy bar and ordering a drink from their top notch cocktail menu. After being seated in a comfy booth in the back corner overlooking the whole dining room, the manager immediately came over to apologize for the wait and sent out complimentary thick cut bacon and octopus appetizers. Both very good, thus allowing us to completely forget that we ever had to wait for our table! Our waiter, Joshua, was attentive and humorous, and his suggestions were spot on. The wine list includes a lot of impressive dates and varieties - we had a 1993 La Jota Cabernet that went perfectly with the steaks. The truffle risotto is not on the menu but is a MUST HAVE!! Black (or white if they're in season) truffles shaved table side and the rice is cooked to perfection. The millionaire potatoes were decent, but may have been better if they were warmer. The "duke" ribeye filet (cooked medium rare) was a hit at our table. I got the crab and asparagus topping, but fortunately also tried the bone marrow topping, which I would highly recommend. During your meal, you may see a lot of tables eating cotton candy. This is unfortunately for birthdays only, but they change the flavors every night. So fake a friend's birthday because who doesn't want watermelon cotton candy!? I wish we tried the 14k chocolate cake, but instead got the popcorn dessert (only room for one dessert after all of that food). Definitely not disappointed - It was a perfect medley of crunchy, creamy, cold, warm, peanut butter, chocolate, and caramel. Yes, it is expensive, but so are most steak houses and fine dining restaurants in River North, and I do believe there are better steaks in Chicago. Overall, it was an amazing dining experience with great ambience, food, and service. I can't wait to go back!
(4)Alex N.
The experience backs up the hype. This high end steak house empresses in all aspects. The steak was outstanding, cooked perfect to order. Wine list is extensive and the waiters are extremely friendly and willing to help you with anything on the list or menu. Make sure and reserve your spot months in advance. I called 3 months ahead and had the choice of 4pm or 10pm. Worth the wait and early dinner time!
(5)Anthony L.
Summary: Pros: "The Duke" Ribeye Filet Atlantic Scallops Millionaire's Potato Old-Fashioned (Cocktail) Trendy space , looks good Meh: Roasted bone marrow Glazed Sweets Cons: Price NOW, THE DETAILS After hearing that RPM was the steakhouse of the moment, and the place to see and be seen, we were excited to give it a try. Even a month out, we were only able to get 4 pm reservations. The space itself is attractive and modern. Black and white abound here, with the waitstaff sporting black pants and white sport coats. Tables are spaced well and the booths lining the outside walls are spacious and plush, though I noticed that the tables had wide bases, which made it difficult to get in and out of the booth without jostling the table. I almost sent some water glasses flying when I got up. OLD FASHIONED I am wary of $13 cocktails, but because I like whiskey, I end up paying more often than I would like. No regrets here. The cocktail is lighted zested with orange, adding nice flavor without overpowering the drink or making it bitter. The whiskey shines here, with some nice sweetness making this a wonderful drink. I could easily post up at the bar here and run up a $78 tab before being asked to leave. Grade: A ROASTED BONE MARROW We tried the bone marrow appetizer because, why not? The dish is presented nicely, with the large bones set in a criss cross pattern and a grilled ciabatta bread surrounding it. The dish is topped with a small pile of green herbs, mostly for color, seeing that they didn't enhance the dish. This was my first time trying bone marrow, but I found the experience to be "meh" the bone marrow was decently seasoned, but fatty and not as interesting as I would have hoped. Given the price point, I expected more. This basically is the pricy, amped-up equivalent of a bread basket. Grade: C "THE DUKE" RIBEYE FILET I ordered this cut Medium Rare and was not disappointed. The Filet was nicely seared on the outside, not enough to give it a charcoal/burnt, but enough to give the filet a nice outer crust. The filet was perfectly cooked, hot and pink the whole way through (that's what she said). For all it's awesomeness, It wasn't melt in your mouth amazing. Maybe I've become a food snob, but for what they're charging here, I expect something transcendent. This wasn't that. Grade: B MILLIONAIRE'S POTATO Thanks to yelp, I had to try this. This item is delicious. A well seasoned, cheesed and mixed double baked potato that doesn't need any help. Black truffle is added to give the potato that decadent feel, though I'm not sure it adds a crazy amount to the flavor of the dish. I could eat these every day. Grade: A GLAZED SWEETS Sweet potatoes are delicious. We know that and the chefs know that. It seems like the chefs put sweet potatoes in the oven, baked and skinned them, then poured a light glaze and pecans over the top of them. At this caliber of restaurant, I expect to feel like I couldn't make the exact same dish myself with no problems. This dish was good, but too simple. I was not impressed. Grade: C ATLANTIC SCALLOPS I only had a couple of bites of this dish but it seemed to me that the scallops were perfectly cooked. Grade: A SUMMARY All in all, pretty good. The prices may keep me away (but I'm not going to subtract stars for that). I feel that there are better steakhouses in the area for the same prices or cheaper. I may stop by for an old fashioned once or twice though, whiskey is yummy.
(4)Jessica Q.
I don't even know where to start.... I walked in and was greeted by the friendly door staff. The decor is really nice. The space is actually a lot larger that I imagined. I sat in a booth by the bar. It was really good energy, fun but not overly loud. Food talk: the seafood tower is AHHHMAZING. Hence on why I have to add a picture. Being for the east coast I'm really picky about my sea food and this was fresh! My Girlfriends and I Split a Ribeye (Ordered MR) we also got the Baked Potato, Mushrooms, and Corn. All of it beyond tasty. Steak was prepared perfectly. We did get 3 desserts but I don't remember which ones. They where 100% devoured. Lastly my choice of cocktail was the East India martini. I ordered 3 of those so they must have been good :) Oh yea and a shout out to our server Josh. Thank you for everything my friends and I had the best time!
(5)Brittney J.
I wanted to like RPM steakhouse. I love their Italian restaurant. I came one Friday night and there was a nice crowd. The ambiance was nice and the service was great. However the food was just not what I expected for a steakhouse. The we had their Lamb chop special and they were tough. We also had a bone in ribeye and it was just ok. The drinks we ordered were missing the liquor element (vodka/tonic). The dessert was absolutely amazing. We had a ice cream cake.
(3)Cory K.
I have been a fan of RPM Italian and wanted to see if the newer "Steak" was as incredible as "Italian". When it comes to Chicago steakhouses, I was incredibly let down. I'm not saying the entire meal was a failure but their signature "Duke" steak was nothing more than a glorified price of hamburger. The steak was chewy with zero flavor. The appetizers were awesome. We shared the bacon, octopus, and cheese fondue. For a great treat top the cheese fondue with the bacon. The sides were nice and ample size to share among 4-5 people. We had the curry cauliflower, millionaires potato, and blue cheese whipped. They tasted great. The ambiance was modern minimalist and seemed very drab for a Chicago restaurant. The 14k chocolate cake was a nice ending to the meal. If your coming to Chicago for steak, you'll be better off at a traditional chop house.
(3)demika c.
The food and service was great! Our waitress was super sweet! I truly enjoyed my filet and no one complained about a thing! Everything was delicious (bison, tuna, cod, bone in steak (I forgot the name), king crab, mashed potatoes, Brussels sprouts, spinach, wine, cocktails, etc). The only negative thing I can say is about the guy at the front with the colorful bow tie. He was a little rude to me when I arrived. The hostess had a little trouble finding my reservation and he interjected and asked if I made it at RPM Steak or RPM Italian. Please keep in mind that everyone was already seated except for me, which I said that when I walked in. He also gave me the crazy eye with major arrogance. Nevertheless, I totally ignored him. And, I'd definitely return and recommend RPM Steak. I actually enjoyed my food more than RPM Italian.
(4)Sam B.
Nothing short of Amazing. Great food, great atmosphere, Great service. Anything with truffles in it is amazing. The risotto and millionaire potato are both delicious.
(5)Laura T.
My husband and I suddenly had a free weeknight evening and, since it was a Wednesday and relatively early, walked in to RPM where we were immediately seated at a high top in the bar section. I highly recommend it -- we had a great view of the restaurant along with prompt service and a fun people-watching perch. But the star is the food. The steak was mouth watering (even as I write this a few months later). I had the 8 oz. filet which was plenty - esp. when paired with the amazing blue cheese whipped potatoes. We split the kale salad (good idea on all the salads) and the octopus appetizer. I had planned on not getting dessert reasoning that one cocktail (the Cobbler...WOW) and a glass of red surely exceeded the calorie limit, but we couldn't resist the sales pitch on the baked alaska. It's a signature, the waiter said. He was right. Sit tight, it takes about 20 minutes to prepare. Delightful across the board. By the time we left, about 8, RPM was a mob scene. Yes, on a Wednesday. I would definitely return.
(4)Kidman L.
I am giving this "steak house" one star because they made mediocre steak. My friend was a fan of RPM Italian so she was very excited about this steak place. Some background information: both my friend and I have been to many restaurants (enough to tell what steak temperature should look like). We ordered a 16 oz filet and the "signature" prime RPM cap, both medium rare. My friend's filet was fine; I wouldn't say it was a very good steak but it was decent. My RPM cap was a disaster. When it was first brought to me, I cut a small piece from the edge and found it was more rare than medium rare. If a steak is too rare at the edges, it'll definitely be undercooked throughout. Note that the outside looks cooked. When they heated it up and brought it to me again, I cut in the middle of it, still rare; however, the outside was already burned. I said it's still more rare than medium rare in the middle. They heated it up again! When it came to me eventually, it was burned and bitter. I cut and ate the very middle part and left the majority of the steak. As a steak house, I'm surprised that they are comfortable serving steak of this quality. At other steakhouses, when steaks are overcooked, they usually prepare another. I usually decline the offer but would have taken RPM on it here because the quality was simply unacceptable. Instead of the service you'd expect from a restaurant at this price point, my waitress rudely questioned whether I knew anything about steaks. I know I shouldn't be receiving a cool, bloody red when I ask for medium rare. Other than the steak, they made pretty good appetizers, sides, and desserts. We ordered thick cut bacon, scallops(seasonal), millionaire potato and 14k gold chocolate cake, they were ALL good. In conclusion, we had very nice side dishes but horrible steak. We will NOT go again.
(1)Kari S.
How disappointing. I went there last night to celebrate a friend's birthday and the food was just mediocre. We started with a bunch of appetizers. The Parker rolls tasted stale, the yellowtail sashimi had no flavor. The shrimp and the bacon were decent. For dinner, I had the cod and my husband had the filet. The cod had bones in it and the filet had no flavor. If you want a steak, there are a ton of better steakhouses in the city.
(2)Kasper K.
Everything about this place is awesome. First, be sure to request Anthony as your waiter. He's friendly, attentive, and just great. Atmosphere is phenomenal and so is the food! I can't wait to come back again!
(5)Raymond S.
The only available reservations for last Sunday even were at 5:30. So I expected the place to be jumping when I arrived at 5:25. To my surprised the place was empty and remained empty throughout our dinner. I mention this for the fact I would have loved a later spot, and I'm confused why no other seats were available despite a slow afternoon. But I digress. I knew this place was expensive so I expected more than what I saw when I walked in. Typical steakhouse chic. Service was very attentive though. Ordered thick cut bacon, short rib steak, gruyere mac & cheese, and coal roasted chicken. The bacon was nice. Didn't blow my socks away but very well executed texture wise. The steak sucked. Very little seasoning and wayyy too heavy on the char. Also small portion for the price. The chicken was the best thing of the night. Indian spiced with a tarragon yogurt sauce. Unexpected but well executed. The mac & cheese was alright just wish it was more. To be honest I really don't see a point in coming to this restaurant. I find it hard to call this place a steak house. The steak selection is small. They only have a few prime and dry aged options. The choice wet-aged beef is the price of dry aged prime at other places. They sell the ribeye "fillet" separately from the cap, which any steak eater will tell you is the best part. And all of the dry aged steaks are ridiculously expensive. $74 for a 16oz 30 day strip? No chance in hell. The highlight of the night was probably seeing some celebrity who I had no idea who the hell it was and the crowd down the street to watch the tight rope walker. I'll leave this place for the yuppies.
(2)Kenway N.
I came with 2 of my friends for a birthday celebration. The service is amazing along with a majority of the food. For appetizers we ordered the thick cut bacon which was sooooo good. Our friend arrived 40 minutes late so we went ahead and ordered the bacon and ate it all up and ask for a second one when she arrived. This is a must try if you love bacon! We also enjoyed the Roasted Bone Marrow. Ask for more bread because it is a great compliment with the marrow. We also ordered the 3 Cheese Fondue which was very yummy. For our entree we ordered the Bone-In Kansas City Cut and the Bone-In Filet. Here was my issue with the steaks, I asked for medium rare and it was perfect. But my other two friends asked for medium well and it was pretty disappointing. Both of their steaks ended up medium rare! If you are a true steak house, you can't get it wrong. My steak tasted great but I couldn't give 5 stars here. We also ordered the millionaire potato as a side and that's a must order if you love potato with truffle oil. The atmosphere was great. Our waitress was super nice and provided great details in the dishes we asked about. I would come here again but I would hope the steaks would be cooked correctly for someone who requests for well done.
(4)SteakOnAPlate.com - Adam ..
steakonaplate.com/steakh… 10/03/2014 Steak: 5.0...24 oz. Cowboy Steak...This well crafted piece of meat makes it into my Top 3 Best Bone-In list. Drinks: 5.0...Extensive wine selection. Cab blend paired great with the bone-in and sides. Ambiance: 5.0...One word...SEXY​. Sides: 3.0...Lobster Mushrooms without lobster??? The name leads you to believe chunks of lobster will be mixed in with mushrooms similar to Lobster Mac-N-Cheese, however that's where the resemblance starts and ends. Bland reddish mushrooms just didn't do it for me. This side did not go over well with the whole table expecting surf-n-turf. The Brussels Sprouts & Bacon, Blue Cheese Whipped Potatoes, and Sauteed Spinach were well prepared.
(5)Don K.
I feel guilty writing this review, because there is so much that is great about this new steakhouse. I was there the first week it was open, then again two nights ago. The food is great, the service is great, and the decor is beautiful. This could be an immediate 5 star winner on the Chicago steakhouse scene. So why only 2 stars? I cannot handle the music (nor can my wife, nor either of the other two couples we've dined there with). And that goes for both the selection and the volume. It is nuts. It certainly doesn't fit the rest of the experience. We are talking very loud, thumping music - what I call flat tire music. It is like a frenetic drummer with a huge kick drum banging and banging and banging away every two or three seconds, and located immediately adjacent to the table. I just don't get it. Maybe it's my age, but over and above my distaste for this kind of music anyway, on neither occasion were we able to hold normal conversations. It's like, do you really think my party of four is going to spend in the area of $400 so that we can shout at each other to be heard? What really surprised me on this last visit was that I had mentioned the music (and I use that term very loosely) to one of LEYE's most experienced hosts on my way out the first week it was open. I know him very well from Joe's, which is probably my favorite restaurant in Chicago. He obviously passed my comments on to senior management, as I soon received a very nice email from RPM Steak's GM, thanking me for my input, and telling me that the music was a work in progress, and inviting me to return for a much better experience. Nice gesture, obviously, but it just didn't happen. In fact, both the volume and the banging were worse on the second visit. We even asked our server if the music could be turned down just a few decibels. He told us he would try, and a bit later he said he was able to do it. We couldn't tell the difference. This just doesn't seem like a mistake Rich would ever have made. Maybe the kids, as they take over LEYE, think this is hip. Maybe it is, but they've lost me. At least LEYE hasn't lost my business, because I frequent a number of their restaurants. I've been a huge fan of LEYE going all the way back to Rich's opening of R. J. Grunt's in 1971. But this juxtaposition of an absolutely terrific steakhouse with totally obnoxious music is just not my thing. Clearly, this fouling of the restaurant's environment hasn't yet affected their business. It was crowded on a Monday night, so maybe others are able to ignore the obnoxious music, or maybe it's just my age group, and LEYE is writing us off for certain of their restaurants. Who knows? In the meantime, go ahead and try it. The bone marrow appetizer is better than Sodikoff's rendition of it, the cap steak and the black cod are excellent mains, every side we tried was outstanding, and the desserts are amazing. The food cannot be faulted in any way, and the space is handsome, what I would call casually elegant. Perfect for a steakhouse. This could be a 5 star review if they would lose the damned flat tire banging.
(2)Emma R.
Great place for business dinners! I took some executives in from out of town and they loved it. It was surprisingly easy to make reservations day of for dinner that night as well. Although we stayed with mostly the veggie sides and fish options, everything was really tasty. I'll definitely be back when I want to impress other out of town visitors.
(4)Elizabeth K.
I recently traveled to Chicago to celebrate my brothers golden birthday. He chose RPM as the venue for what turned out to be a celebration fit for a king. I was unaware of RPM and their level of service and had zero expectations heading into the meal, so whatever expectations I might have had would most definitely have been far exceeded. Our server knew about the birthday and went above and beyond his call of duty. The gentleman we had the pleasure of dining with was Matt S. From the amuse-bouche, the remaining four courses and ever flowing wine RPM dazzled us with their food and service. Every dish we ate blew us away. If I could give this restaurant six stars I would and if at all possible I would highly recommend a table in Matt S.'s section.
(5)Ralph T.
I have eaten around the world so please take this with a grain of salt (which is something I had too much of in my plate). The decor and ambiance is nice or "trendy" but the meat leaves some to be desired. It is good but for the price, they could do much better....
(3)Faith D.
Reviews all over the map on this one. Dinner last night for 2 shared birthdays. Mine was yesterday - my friend's is next week. Our reservation for 5:30 on a Thursday was solid. We had cocktails at the bar (I tried the "Tuxedo" martini and wished it had more absinthe). As soon as our party was complete we were seated. Agree that entire staff was friendly, courteous and professional. I really liked the look of RPM. It's sleek and modern. Loved the groovy soundtrack. But it did get very loud. The other birthday guy wanted steak which is why we picked RPM. Our groups: Steak / bday guy; his vegetarian wife; me/ birthday girl (I like to try stuff); and my hubby who is not adventuresome. The 2 bday people shared an app of the roasted bone marrow 3 pieces (we added 1 which we didn't really have to do). Huge tasty bones. Came with lovely toasted/chewy bread and a pile of arugala. He said "eh" -- which I'm confused by. It's marrow and that's how it tastes. They didn't infuse it with anything. I liked it. A LOT. Other couple also ordered fondue with bread. I tasted. It was fine. Not a thing I would order. Vegetarian gal ordered Giuliana salad (she liked it - it was small she ate half); she also ordered the Hasselback potato, I think broccoli and the roasted brussels sprouts. She complained that the sprouts were "too salty and leaves only". Birthday boy had a New York strip charred outside; rare center. On his plate: steak only. No garnish whatsoever. My hubby had a cheeseburger and fries. He said his was excellent but at $18 - not the best ever and he wouldn't go back. My entree was the short ribs on a bed of mashed potatoes. It was delicious. The pace was pretty slow so go with people you like to hang out with. I really wanted to try the baked Alaska for dessert but nobody would share. They did send us a bowl of banana flavored cotton candy (sugar and chemicals) which is adorable but not my "thing". It didn't really start to get crazy busy until 7:00 -- plenty of empty tables around us. We left at about 8:00 -- so leisurely pace. The age of my group was 70, 67, 65 and 61. It's a younger, hip crowd. It's very pricey (which we knew & expected). Not to irritate my hubby or friends but I would try again with a different group.
(4)Brigee R.
RPM was great for a special occasion (birthday). The service was fantastic, salad was delicious, filet mignon was incredible and malbec was exceptional. For dessert we got the salted caramel icecream dish which was really good too. It's expensive but special.
(5)Susan L.
Four of us went here last night; it was the 2nd time for me and my husband (we've also been to RPM Italian). We love this restaurant. First, the service is fantastic. You ask where the bathroom is and someone doesn't just point, but he actually walks you down the hall until he's sure you're not lost. We asked about some cotton candy we saw on someone's table, and it appeared free of charge. The tables are not overly close to each other, as in Chicago Cut (which is a great restaurant too, but you sit nearly on top of your neighbor there). As for the main event, the food, at RPM Steak, we had the Parker House rolls- delish-, the maple cut bacon- also great, though maybe David Burke edges RPM's out slightly, Guiliana's chopped salad, which was huge (for just $12, definitely big enough for 2-3 diners) and so fresh and tasty, the Duke, the Ribeye, both cooked perfectly, the black cod, which was too good to be called fish, no offense to you pescatarians, but I wanted to order a second one though I was stuffed, the crispy hasselback potatoes, another winner, and even the roasted asparagus was perfectly cooked, crispy and not fibrous. And don't miss out on the coffee, I don't know what they do, but they make it taste like you wish coffee did. All in all, we've been to David Burkes, Chicago Cut, Bavettes, Benny's Chop House, and more, but RPM Steak takes first place in our book. (We also like David Burkes and Chicago Cut, while Benny's Chop House seems outdated and Bavettes couldn't cook a steak or treat its guests with any respect). We continue to love RPM Steak and it'll be our go-to restaurant when we want a definite great dinner!
(5)Steve S.
The spit crab is one of the best things I've eaten in Chicago. A must have!
(5)Zip T.
I decided to visit the much hyped and talked about RPM off-shoot, RPM Steak during Chicago's Chef Week. As soon as I stepped inside the wonderfully decorated restaurant, I could sense that the dining experience I was about to have was going to be something special. I couldn't be more right. From the excellent service to their exquisite dishes, I can definitely say that RPM Steak is not only one of the best steakhouses, but it arguably ranks among one of the best restaurants in Chicago. I ordered the vanilla bean bacon for appetizer and I was blown away by how delicious it was. I never knew bacon could be cooked the way they had done it! For the main course I ordered the Steak Frites and this was by far one of the mode succulent and delicious steaks I've tried. Chicago is a city known for their great steakhouses and RPM Steak deserves to be recognized amongst the best. In addition to the great dishes, the overall atmosphere inside RPM was vibrant and trendy without being too overbearing. What makes a restaurant great is not only its food of course, but it's service and atmosphere. RPM excelled in all of those areas and it made for an amazing dining experience. I would definitely recommend this place to anyone and will also be sure to visit again soon!
(5)John G.
Excellent dinner. Amazing wine list and the sommelier was very helpful. The short rib steak was fabulous, as was the bison filet. You must try the sashimi as a starter and the Bleu cheese mashed potatoes as a side. And finish you meal off with the Baked Alaska. Holy cow was it a great night. Ask for David he was a great server.
(5)Eric B.
Chicago steakhouses just keep getting better - the competition is sizzling like a T-bone. RPM, one of the newer entrants in a crowded field, has a hot River North location, exceptional food, service and decor, and (heads-up!) a Lettuce Entertain You pedigree. Evident are LEYE's scrupulous attention to detail plus the swagger and allure that characterizes all of their restaurants. This place is already so popular with foodies, it takes a while to nail down a reservation. Forget opentable.com , you need to call the restaurant. Our server suggested dining at times other than Friday or Saturday evenings. On a Sunday evening, we were seated precisely at the time of our reservation. The spacious dining room bustles with an energetic and attentive staff attired in sharp uniforms. There is nothing 'old-school' about the contemporary decor, at once casual and elegant. The subdued lighting is romantic but just bright enough to read the menu without a flashlight. Normal conversation was possible without having to shout. RPM's dinner menu features steakhouse and hotel dining room classics with a modern spin. Trendier appetizers include sashimi, roasted bone marrow, and shredded kale salad. In contrast, Parker House rolls and macaroni & cheese are so retro, they seem almost whimsical. The wine list has a wide breadth and price range, and offers several good selections by the glass. We started with thick-cut bacon, two slices of pork belly with a seared-crisp exterior and bourbon-vanilla bean glaze. Comfort food at it's best. The iceberg wedge salad, topped with large hunks of Maytag blue cheese, outclassed the versions we've had elsewhere. RPM offers a traditional version of that old brasserie classic, steak frites, featuring wood-grilled ribeye cap (ours was cooked to a perfect medium-rare) served with the requisite 'haystack,' a ramekin of savory bearnaise flecked with bits of black truffle, and some extra seasoning on the side (not needed). This was easily the best version of steak frites we've had anywhere, and the portion size was ample. RPM's desserts may seem old-school, but they're playful, and woe to the diner who's too full to indulge. We shared (don't laugh!) a Baked Alaska. RPM's velvety take uses salted caramel ice cream. Indeed, our server flambéed it tableside. If you're celebrating a special occasion, the server will bring a complimentary bowl of (giggle! snort!) cotton candy to the table. Yes, RPM is expensive. Yes, it's worth it.
(5)melanee w.
The food was great, but the service was even better than that. Can't wait to go again.
(4)Sarah E.
Wonderful service and delicious food! Server was very helpful with the wine list. Menu can be shared and he offered helpful recommendations. Shared the aged steak and seafood and was a great way to taste everything!
(5)Gerrilyn A.
This beautifully decorated restaurant should be on everyone's go to places to dine. Our server, Anthony, was a true pro. He never tried to rush us and answered any questions we had from wine choice to entree description. We started with the mussels on special- scrumptious - the oniony, Garliic buttery sauce with a side of ciabatta crunchy bread was fantastic. I had steak frites, my husband had 8 oz filet . Our sides were Brussels sprouts - a must - and the heirloom salad with our dinner. For dessert we had the chocolate cake. Everything was delicious. What a wonderful place. Can't wait until we can visit again
(5)Greg W.
My wife and I arrived at RPM around eleven o'clock This past Thursday after attending the NFL draft. We both were wearing team jerseys and felt a little uncomfortable at the door because no one else inside the restaurant had one on. I wanted to leave but my wife said no. We first tried to go to Ruth Chris and Dave and Burks but strangely they stop seating at 10:30. After taking seats at the bar and still feeling uneasy being there, bartender Bobby Joe approached us with a big smile and enthusiasm and made us feel very welcome. Bobby Joe spent quite a bit of time explaining the menu to us which was quite interesting and fun. He helped my wife with wines by the glass and she tried some French wines she would not have normally ordered but loved them! We split a bone in filet, spinach and double stuffed potato. All fantastic. Bobby Joe asked if he could slice it for us to make it easier for us. I write here about this because my wife and I always split dinners and I don't ever recall being asked this before and I appreciate him recommending this being done because it was much easier. In past experiences in other restaurants when splitting entrees we get attitude from the bartender or server, NOT WITH BOBBY JOE or the other bartenders. We both left RPM very happy and I very much didn't want to stay there at first. Great bartenders, great food, can't wait to go back again. Thank you Bobby Joe and the other bartenders for making us feel welcome. You guys are top notch.
(5)Cece P.
Went to RPM for my birthday and although I wasn't particularly fond of the Top 40 hits playing or the feel of the room everything changed once our bartender (Bobby) introduced himself and began providing the most elevated service experience I have had in a long time. Seriously, he completely changed our evening. First, by recommending some incredible white wines and yummy cocktails. Then, encouraging us to order several delicious appetizers, the kale salad (best kale salad ever!), and the brussels sprouts. YUM! Every single morsel of food was fantastic but the service is what will make this experience so memorable for us. Bobby is a wonderful asset to this restaurant and a great example of how being passionate about food & wine will be palpable and quite contagious to your guests.
(5)Amanda M.
I loved this experience right down to the point where I cut open my steak. The service gets an a+ the drinks are pretty great and their sides are wonderful. My boyfriend and i both ordered super expensive pieces of meat i ordered mine medium and my boyfriend order his medium well. Our food was out so quick I just knew that wasn't enough time to cook out meat. My steakwas rare but fine whatever i like red. But my friend hates red and spent over 100$ on his steak and only ate one to two bites. Here's where it gets interesting - when I asked the server for a box he asks " one or two boxes" my boyfriend goes " one boy , I'm not taking my streak for left overs " The server should have not only noticed by looking at his place that something was clearly wrong with his steak but then to hear him say only one box please - he should have forsure known . It's kinda a disappointment this happened The desserts I thought where going to be way better than what they were . This place is so crazy expensive it's totally ok to skip this course. Other / better steak houses I chicago . I wanted to love his place because I love rpm Italian. But we spent close to 300$ on a dinner for two we should have LOVED this dinner
(3)Ted T.
Our party of four visited RPM Steak the first Saturday they were open. Considering that they had only been open a few days the place is running remarkably well. I rolled my eyes when I heard that another steak house was coming to River North. How many steak places can Chicago possibly need or support? Well I'm happy to report that RPM Steak is doing it right but more importantly doing it a little differently as well. The room is great. It's sort of sunken down a bit with super comfortable chairs and a warm glow. They nailed the lighting. It's dim and clubby but far from dark or stodgy. It's a clean modern cozy feel that says "steak house" but in a contemporary way. Try the cocktails. They have a nice tight cocktail list and while I would guess they make a fine Martini I'd encourage you to go beyond that. We had the Cobbler and the East India Cocktail- both are excellent. They are unique, delicious and frankly it would be worth visiting just to sample the cocktail list. Service was extremely friendly and professional. Our server Devlin rolled with my sense of humor (I tend to interact with servers perhaps more than most) and he made great recommendations. One of my dining companions felt her steak was too rare (I agree, she ordered medium rare and this was pretty close to rare). It was not an issue for the staff but beyond that they brought her an all new steak cooked exactly as she wished... and did it very quickly. I love that service. Also the manager introduced himself to me and was personable and friendly even though he was clearly very busy at 8:30 on a Saturday. The menu itself is again a great modern take on steak. I appreciate that many of the portions are smaller and not idiotic slabs of meat hanging off your plate. Being a big fan of Japanese beef I went with the "Miyazaki Wagyu"; it's $75 for 5 ounces so it is pricey (as all authentic Wagyu is). It was rich and delicious and more than enough portion wise. It cannot stand up to the best I have had in Tokyo but is probably the best I have found in the U.S. and perfectly cooked. Others had the prime rib "cap", the bison and the miso lobster. I was a fan of them all though I think I ordered best. Each was a unique take on steak and not what you typically see at more pedestrian steak houses. We had the sweet corn, blue cheese mashed potatoes and asparagus as sides. All solid but the corn was the stand out. In general the food is lighter than most steak places which we appreciated; this is not a place where you leave feeling like a bloated pig. We had salads, salmon and an awesome grilled king crab for appetizers. I seriously could eat about 6 of the crab... It is very good. We saw some crazy cotton candy being served around us and sure enough they delivered a round to our table as well at no charge. It was lime flavored and very fun. Additionally we went full carnival and had the popcorn and peanut butter ice cream dessert. The best was the hazel nut soufflé. Don't think about it, just order it. I don't really know who the Rancics are other than very peripherally. They were there and sitting behind us on this particular night but that has zero draw for me. I'm sure this place will be a scene and having a slight celebrity connection will not hurt (our 23 year old baby sitter was excited to hear that the Rancics were there) but for me it is about the food, drink, service and atmosphere. I will put up with some of the show boat stuff because the rest is quite good. If I had to seek criticism I'd say it is definitely on the high side price wise (they have steaks topping out north of $150 meant for sharing). I also wish it was not as Vegas like of a scene (if you like mini skirts and stripper heels you are in luck). But don't let any of that stop you. At the end of the day RPM steak delivers a very high quality experience, is run by skilled people who know what they are doing and stands out in a sea of blandness. It's the best new steak house to hit Chicago in years.
(5)Nathalie A.
I really loved that they had outlets everywhere! The atmosphere was nice and the hosts were really nice. Some of the bartenders though seemed bored to be there (and I mean who enjoys being at work) but it's just awkward when your sitting at a bar. Also, I waited on a drink a little longer than I should have. I didn't mind but they didn't apologize for the wait. Either way it wasn't a big deal. Eventually we were seated at a table and I had the Filet Mignon. (For the price I know I could've gone somewhere else with a tastier and more flavor filled Filet Mignon) Overall the food was really good. My server was attentive and brought everything we needed. It seemed that staff was constantly watching to make sure we were okay which is great! The only thing is that the server was very dry and made us feel uncomfortable. Service itself was good but it was awkward with the servers/bartenders who didn't make us feel wanted. I might return, but Chicago has so many other options & this place didn't catch my eye enough as I had hoped.
(4)Chris G.
Our party of four was celebrating a birthday and RPM Steak was the best choice for this occasion. As soon as we checked in we were promptly seated on the main floor. The ambiance is great, not too dark and not too bright. The noise level is good enough to hold a conversation without having to yell at each other across the table, and with EDMish music playing in the background, it made for a pleasant experience. As soon as we were seated we were greeted by our waiter and right away I noticed he was very detail oriented and attentive to our needs. We had placed our order for drinks and appetizers and were well on our way through this fantastic dining experience. I didn't order anything fancy to drink, just a beer...because you know... red meat and beer go hand-in-hand. My wife ordered the Champaign Cocktail and she absolutely loved it. The other two diners shared the same sentiment and the male ordered a beer and his SO ordered the Champaign Cocktail, which she equally loved. To get things started we ordered the roasted bone marrow and parker house rolls. Both of which were bomb.com good. My wife and I have had bone marrow at other places, but RPM Steak elevates it to a higher level. For me, it was roasted "more" than at other places, which made it that much more #nomnom good. If it wasn't such a formal place, I'd be eating that stuff right off the bone. The parker house rolls were equally as good and I'd gladly pay the $$ for those once again. Heck, I even put the bone marrow ON the roll and ate it that way. BOOM! Before I get into the entrees, the side dishes that accompanied our meal are just as worthy to receive the same amount of praise. We ordered the roasted asparagus, millionaire's potato, and at the recommendation of our waiter, the hen of the woods mushrooms. Needless to say, all were so good that I almost shed a tear out of pure enjoyment... and these were just the side dishes! I know why they call it the millionaire's potato... that 'ish is soooo rich and flavorful that it makes you feel like a million bucks after. For entrees, each of us ordered something different which was good since I had the opportunity to try each and write about the pleasantries here. I must say, that after we placed our order for entrees and sides, it was less than 10 minutes and we started to see the food being brought to our table. One thing that I do want to note, but DID NOT AT ALL take away from our dining experience was that they did get my wife's order wrong. She had ordered the salmon, but our waiter misinterpreted her and thought she said "Same" so he placed the same order as our other guest. As soon as he found out he made a mistake, he was very apologetic and in the blink of an eye, the salmon was at our table. For reals, it took less than two minutes and the salmon was at our table. Very impressive, but I digress...On to the meat and potatoes... ha I ordered the wagyu mishima ribeye. If you have had kobe beef or wagyu beef before, this is literally #meltinyourmouth good. It was as if I was eating butter that tasted like steak. I had it prepared medium-rare and it was cooked perfectly, seasoned perfectly, it even when down perfectly! I savored eat bite as much as I could to prolong this epic dining experience. My wife ordered the salmon and it was by far the best salmon I have ever had - I didn't know salmon could melt in your mouth. Oh, but it did. Soooo good. Our other two diners had the steak frites, which was seasoned to perfection and cooked perfectly and the bison filet. I have had bison before, but this was... just... man... sooooo good. For dessert, we ordered the baked alaska and it was perfect ending to our awesome meal. When our waiter brought started to prepare it tableside, he also gave brought a 14k chocolate cake since he made a mistake with my wife's order. Needless to say, we were very appreciative and thrilled at his gesture of kindness. Both desserts were fantastic. The baked alaska was not too sweet, but a great way to end such a savory meal. The chocolate cake looked too good to be consumed. It was not overly "chocolaty" but rich in its own regard. Again, it was a fantastic meal on a fantastic night. Our waiter was phenomenal and the food was outstanding. Oh, I failed to mention this was the same night that the bulls beat the bucks in the 1st round of the playoffs and we saw both Jimmy Butler and Derrick Rose dining. It was a pleasant surprise to be star-struck and see those two being normal and enjoying a fine meal. Enough for us to even forget that we were celebrating a bday!
(5)Mark C.
When I first heard about RPM Italian's opening a few years ago, a joint venture between the Melmans and the Rancics, I was dubious to say the least. I expected the scene to attract a certain type of crowd and scene that's not really my cup of tea, but I also didn't expect the food to deliver either. Surprisingly, though, RPM Italian has become one of our favorite go-to Italian joints - the scene is the scene, but the food is a great range of solidly done classics and interesting modern takes on Italian staples. When RPM Steak was announced, for some reason, I was equally skeptical. Maybe a bit less, but wasn't sure what to expect. We made it there a few weekends ago, and were again, pleasantly surprised, treated to a stellar meal, so much that we went back a week later when a friend of ours came into town. Over the two visits, we got a lot of food so I'll try to be brief. The Parker House Rolls are a must get. They don't do bread service, so if you want it, you're stuck paying $8 for the bread. It seems to be a trend now these days, between paying for bread and ice in drinks, restaurants seem to be nickel and diming us just like the airlines, but these definitely deliver and are worth paying the extra dollars for. Stunning in presentation, warm, slightly toasty on the outside with a soft, buttery texture on the inside. Served with a slightly salted Nordic butter, these are a hit. For appetizers, we got a good variety. The slightly charred toro from the raw bar was alright, one of the more lackluster dishes of the night. The shrimp cocktail was solid and *HUGE* - very meaty and with good flavor. The coal-roasted crab is another highlight of our visits - nicely cooked and pre-sliced, making it easy to split. It was gently sauced with a buttery sauce with hints of lime and coriander. Fantastic. On to the steaks...which usually is what makes or breaks a steakhouse for me. Both times, we got pre-sliced steaks. Both were bone-in ribeye - the first, a 42oz tomahawk Wagyu, and the second a 24 oz dry-aged cowboy chop. Now I'm usually a bit partial to the earthier flavor of the dry-aged cuts, so I thought the dry-aged ribeye had a deeper flavor. I didn't notice a significant difference in the quality of the meat with the Wagyu, so if you're looking for an excuse to splurge, I would recommend sticking to the dry-aged cuts. Precut, it's easier to split between people, but I prefer to have an uncut steak that keeps the heat in a bit longer. Highlights of the sides were the Hasselbeck potato and the roasted sweet corn. The Hasselbeck was sliced to a perfect crispy thinness with an appealing presentation, the roasted corn topped with a chipotle lime butter - the lime gave it good hints of flavor without being overpowering. FInally, the mushrooms were both solid - the first time we picked the hen o' the woods (not pictured), the second trip the cauliflower mushrooms For dessert, we got the Hazelnut Souffle - a wonderfully flavored souffle dish, a little thick, but well seasoned. Unfortunately they removed it from the menu by the time our second visit rolled around, however, there are still a good selection of souffles on the menu. The second dessert was a baked Alaska that we ordered on both trips. Between our two visits they decided it would be a good idea to flambe the dessert, adding a nice touch. Ice cream topped with caramelized merengue is a perfect mix to end the night. RPM does everything extremely well top to bottom. THe appetizers, sides, and desserts match up to anywhere in the city. I felt like the steaks came up just short of my favorites, Mastro's and David Burke's Primehouse. Still it's a place that is worth checking out and/or going back to. Get the Parker House Rolls and the Coal-Roasted Crab . The dry-aged cuts were my preference, particularly the Tomahawk. Go for the scene, if that's your thing too.... Pics and more up at: chohschow.com/2014/09/23…
(5)Kelby B.
I have to agree with everyone on here. This place by far gets 5 stars. The food is amazing, the dessert is to die for and the overall experience is fantastic. Great for a date night, special night or when you in the mood for some good food!
(5)Elizabeth S.
I really wanted to love this restaurant, because I love RPM. My husband and I were excited to snag a reservation here for our 4th Anniversary. We arrived before our reservation and were seated promptly (great start!). We then waited for our waiter for at least 15 min to greet us. He came for our drink order which we place and waited another 15 min to receive. He quickly walked away, and at this point we still hadn't ordered or been told about the specials. We waited another 15 min to order an appetizer. Each time the waiter returned he kept apologizing, but continued to repeat the behavior of ignoring us! Once we finally got our food it was excellent! My husband ordered the filet, and I enjoyed the scallops. The millionaires potato is a great side to share! At this point I was ready to forget the poor service, and blame it on new staff/new restaurant. We ordered the cheesecake souflee. It came out with an additional dessert of cotten candy in celebration of our anniversary. What a great and sweet gesture (we thought!), until we got the bill and were charged for it! It was the final straw! My 2 star review go to the chefs! I'll stick with the original RPM.
(2)Dean H.
Great meal and atmosphere... The sides are well matched. The wine list is extensive. The best app is the seafood tower... Deserts we're all good... The only gripe I have is the constant up selling of items that we ordered. apps, steaks, sides. On each occasion the waiter tried to up sell. For instance, take a $55 steak and bump it to a $77 one. It just became a little Greasy feeling....
(4)Lindsay D.
We went to celebrate our 5 year anniversary... drove all the way from Michigan just for dinner and a little walking around the city in the Christmas lights. What can we say, we love Chicago! The staff is extremely friendly, the service is unbelievable, the ambience is great, and the food is amazing. Of course we were disappointed not to see Bill and Giuliana! But seriously, regardless of that, we will be going again. We were starving, so we started with the Parker House Rolls... they were fine. Nothing special, but good bread and delicious butter. Then we saw the bacon on the menu... and we got the bacon... and we would have ordered 5 more if that wouldn't have been ridiculous. OH MY GOODNESS THE BACON. Seriously, get the bacon. We got the bison and the filet, both of which were phenomenal. Cooked to a perfect rare/medium rare, melted in your mouth, I thought we'd almost be able to cut it with just a fork. So good. The bearnaise sauce, however, was just ok. Definitely not bad, but also not needed. The additional salt was great. We also shared the garlic fried potatoes (delicious with the lemon squeezed over) and the sauteed broccolini (spicy red pepper flakes, whoa!), both of which were delicious... though a little too much food for us with the appetizers... though that of course didn't prevent us from getting dessert. They brought us blueberry lemon cotton candy for our anniversary which was just fun and a nice surprise. We then also needlessly ordered the 14k gold chocolate cake and the baked alaska. HOLY CRAP THE CHOCOLATE CAKE. I've seen reviews saying it's not that special, but it's seriously delicious. The chocolate mousse is divine, and the cake and ganache are just perfect. But on top of the great food, the staff is SO GREAT. I really appreciate good service, and it really seems that they've taken great care to have good servers and staff. Every little thing is seen and taken care of, but rather than feeling smothered, you feel cared for. It was a super great experience, thank you RPMSteak!
(5)Catherine B.
Great ambience , exciting but not too loud. Service was fantastic. Order the sides. We ordered almost all of them and everyone was excellent. Steaks were great as you would expect. I had the Halibut and it wasn't as fresh as I would have expected. The topping was excellent. And the cotton candy was a fine way to end the meal. Only reason I didn't give it a 5 was the quality of the Halibut.
(4)Umair H.
This was a great early-2015 date night choice (with the backdrop of a celebration). While arguably a bit commercial - I have to admire the gall of a franchise looking to take share in one of the country's steak hubs - but this one that actually delivers on that aspiration. The right time to arrive on a Saturday is around 9 or 9:30 pm (especially if you plan on heading over to Studio Paris shortly thereafter). Patronage is thematically well dressed, diverse, and marked by an upbeat attitude. I have to admit, I was a bit skeptical at first. Being raised by a father with a penchant for taking his clients to Gibsons or Morton's has the ability to bias you. That said, my steak was great - not the best ever - but certainly a top-tier choice. Recommended appetizers: roasted bone marrow, seared foie gras. Steak: 24 oz. cowboy (which was highly recommended). Side: Blue Cheese whipped. In short, a great experience and a spot I may take clients in the future as well.
(4)Rodney N.
Having sampled most of the steakhouses in Chicago (David Burke's, Benny's, Mastro's, Harry Caray's, Gibson's, Morton's, among others), I can confidently say that RPM Steak is one of the more complete dining experiences in Chicago. The dining room is fairly small, and while it certainly has a modern feel with noticeable, uptempo music humming through the speakers, the noise level falls just short of intruding on normal conversation volumes. The dining area is sunken below the bar area, which creates a nice disconnect. We dined on a Sunday evening, so the bar wasn't too busy, but the dining room was completely full.The dim lighting creates an intimate atmosphere without bordering on darkness. On to the cuisine. We started with the Parker House Rolls, which were incredible and a must if you count on the pre-meal carbo load. Having never tried bone marrow before, we gave it a shot. The marrow is served in the bone, which was a bit shocking for someone who had never had it before (though in retrospect I suppose I should have expected this). The texture reminded me of jelly, though I had a hard time placing the taste. I'm glad I tried it as it was tasty, but it is served with bread which left me feeling a little full after eating it. I was fully prepared to gorge myself, so this wasn't an issue, but if you're not working on a totally empty stomach, don't choose this combo as your starter. I'll stick to my meal only in terms of discussing my entree, since that's the only meal I can truly speak for (though my fiance and our other guests all left extremely satisfied with their meals). I had a Caesar Salad before my entree, which was unremarkable but didn't leave any negative lasting impressions. I chose the Cowboy Steak (medium rare), which is essentially a 28-day dry-aged, bone-in rib-eye, with the Blue Cheese Whipped Potatoes as my side. The steak was cooked perfectly, with just the right amount of marbling to inject a full flavor into the rib-eye. RPM offers its in-house steak salt to you table side, but the steak is already seasoned to a point that offers enough additional flavor without overpowering the natural flavor of the steak. The blue cheese potatoes were creamy, but I must admit that blue cheese isn't a favorite flavor of mine and found its presence to be a pit overpowering. I'd likely opt for a different side the next time around, but these potatoes were still very enjoyable. I had leftovers the next day and they were just as good (if not better, considering the last few bites I had at the restaurant were on an overly stuffed stomach). We rounded out the meal with the Nutella Bread Pudding dessert, which we ordered at the recommendation of a friend, and it did not disappoint. My only complaint is that it could use more banana ice cream - one scoop will not be enough to offset the sizable helping of bread pudding slathered in Nutella. It was my birthday, so I also received some banana flavored cotton candy. A nice touch, though I didn't eat much of it. Our server was incredibly friendly, knowledgeable, and was adept at striking the difficult balance of being attentive but not overbearing. I'd certainly put RPM at the top of my repeat list among the steakhouses I've been to in Chicago.
(5)Lisa C.
Great steak, beautiful ambience, good service. Ordered cocktails, bone marrow, steaks, sides, and dessert. Steak was nicely charred. Only reason didn't rate 5 is I asked for "more rare than medium-rare" and my steak came out almost medium-well done. My boyfriend ordered his medium rare and his was more rare than mine so we ended up switching.
(4)Samantha W.
I was lucky enough to get a 7pm Friday night reservation here for my husbands birthday! (Trust me, that's difficult) But so worth the 2 month ahead planning. We were seated in one of the U shaped booths on the walls, which was super comfy. Every single person was above and beyond nice...from the coat check girl, to the gentleman that seated us, to our fabulous server. The restaurant is modern, trendy, and simply perfect. We ordered quite a bit of food for 2 people....prawns that were bigger than my hand and steak tartare for our starters. Both delish. I got the bison filet. I usually get just a regular filet but chose this for something a little different. Good choice, because it was the best filet I've ever had. Cooked to a perfect medium with a bit of a smoky flavor. Soooo good!! We got the lobster mushrooms (amazing) and macaroni and cheese for our sides. I'd prob skip the Mac and cheese when I go back. Not worth it. Our server brought us a big ball of cotton candy with a little happy birthday sign for my husband when we ordered the chocolate cake for dessert. Cute :) Overall, amazing dinner and can't wait to go back. Definitely worth the price. (Btw, the prices are average to a little above average with the rest of the steak houses in Chicago)
(5)Kelly K.
To be honest from the get go, the food was good, but you really come here for the scene. The steak was prepared well, but I think there are better steakhouses here in Chicago. Come here for cocktails and apps to enjoy the crowd!
(4)Kelly P.
I am a proud LEYE member. I think the price, location and atmosphere of their locations can't be beat for a restaurant group. When my boyfriend was turning 30 I was really excited at the chance to take him here for a good steak with great service. I'm not a fan of RPM Italian (reviewed before) so my expectations were "low" but I was excited to take him somewhere new with a $70 credit to my name! They made me a fantastic French 75 and we started with those buttery rolls and the king crap appetizer that although small in size was absolutely outstanding. He had the Duke and I had the filet. Both were cooked and seasoned perfectly. We couldn't stop passing them both back and forth! The sides are sad. However- if you want the best meats and sides, head to a true steakhouse instead of a place that is trying to think "outside" that box. An order of 14K cake (vanilla ice cream really should come along instead of for $6) and the charming cotton candy tied it all together. Now- here's the real deal: 2 drinks, 2 apps, 2 sides, 2 steaks and 2 desserts all rang in at $200 ($125 for me after cashing in some points). I'm sorry but that is a STEAL. Complain all you want about bland veggies but this place is a great value. Our next trip will be to the sexy bar for the yummy looking burger and fries...
(4)Enzo D.
Went for my birthday good steak poor presentation unprofessional service...ask for 4 grappa is italian liquor the waitress bring to us already in the glasses without saying witch mark was...120$ for 4 little glass and u don't know the name????
(3)Shannon L.
One of the best meals I've ever had! We were set up on the second floor which gave us a great Birdseye view of the main dining room downstairs. We started off with Parkerhouse rolls, they were okay kind of tasted stale to me. The steakhouse burger is a must get! A few complaints, nowhere did it say on the menu everything that was on the burger..we had to do some scrapping off of some things. Also, we weren't told that fries came with it and I was under the impression that all sides had to be purchased separately. So we ordered the broccolini and the hassle back potatoes as our sides. Both were very good. My sister just wanted a plain baked potato, but they would make it for her. My sister and I also tried but 8 ounce filet, it was wonderful. Our server, Blake was wonderful. Also there was a staff member who was always walking around refilling our water glasses. An wonderful experience!
(4)James K.
Service was outstanding, but my entire party had never had a steak that tasted more bland. Stop at the Jewel and just salt and pepper the meat before you toss it on the grill and it would taste better than this. This town is filled with steakhouses, please try and make yours worthwhile.
(2)Bryan L.
Great atmosphere, high energy. I went with a group of 8 and service was exceptional. I had the bone-in ribeye and it was seared and cooked to perfection. The millionaire potato is a must and we all raved about the bacon appetizer and the kale salad. Reservations are hard to come by, but certainly worth the wait. I would definitely come back here. Our server was friendly, helpful and knowledgeable.
(4)L T.
My boyfriend and I just had dinner at RPM Steak tonight and this review couldn't wait! We were celebrating our anniversary which I noted in our opentable reservation. We were greeted at 8:30 (time of our reso) and seated immediately. Our server came by to congratulate us on our anniversary as well as send us 2 complementary glasses of Prosecco and tuna tartar on pressed rice. Great start to a fantastic night. The server was very attentive and the customer service was impeccable. The food? Amazing, as we expected! My boyfriend got the 20 oz bone in ribeye cooked medium. I got the eye of ribeye (medium rare) topped with foie gras. We also shared the kale salad, risotto with fresh white truffle shavings, and hen of the woods mushrooms. For dessert, 14k chocolate cake. Everything was exceptional! This was a great deal of food and we pretty much finished everything! That's saying a lot! Everything was perfectly seasoned, cooked exactly how we asked! This could easily be my new favorite steakhouse. Someone mentioned that the music was too loud. My bf and I didn't think so at all.. we actually commented to one another that the music was at a good volume (we were expecting super loud music like how they keep it at RPM Italian, but we were pleasantly surprised). Another good thing we mentioned was the timing of everything. Our drinks came out, then 10 mins later our kale salad. When we were done with that, we didn't wait more than 15 mins for our entrees and sides. Given it was a Sunday and it wasn't crazy jam-packed. All in all, there's not a single bad thing I could say about our experience! I would deff recommend and will deff return!
(5)Gloria B.
We went to RPM late Saturday night for my sister's birthday because they didn't have any earlier reservations. We had to wait 15 minutes past our reservation time, but it was fun people watching. I liked the layout of the restaurant with its high ceiling, elevated bar area where you can see the dining room area below, and interesting lighting. The ambience of the place reminded me of the movie Casablanca with the servers in white suits & black bow tie and the patrons all looking their best. So the look of the restaurant was classic, but what about the food? The food was delicious! It tasted expensive and so was the cost. One does not go to a steakhouse in Chicago downtown and expect it to be cheap. The prices were on par with other steakhouses. Also, they did have reasonable options such as chicken, fish under$30. Steaks ranged from $45-130 depending on what you ordered. We ordered the filet mignon, the Duke, the New York Strip, and Black Cod. We each ordered different sauces with the steak:shallot bearnaise, peppercorn, and shallot with bone marrow. They were all good, but my favorite was the shallot bearnaise. The Duke had the best flavor of all the steaks because of the texture-it just melted in my mouth. The black cod was cooked and seasoned well. As for appetizers, we had ordered the thick-cut bacon (who knew vanilla and bacon would go together) and shared a truffle risotto. Best truffle risotto ever! Freshly grated truffle topping was generous and oh, so delicious! For the sides, we ordered two servings of the millionaire's potato (one serving for 2 people and there were 4 of us). It had truffle shavings on top, too. It was earthy, smokey, and rich. For dessert, we shared the Baked Alaska. We were too stuffed to order anything else. The presentation was fantastic. The dessert was a great finish to the dinner with its light, nutty, chocolatey, and not too sweet flavor. I would go to RPM Steak again with family and friends. The only thing I wish they could've done was put a candle on one of the slices of the Baked Alaska for my sister's birthday.
(5)Michelle S.
I went opening night and we had a few issues with the food. Pretty much everything we ordered was over cooked and for the steak being the center of attention, I was not impressed. The idea behind a lot of items was great, but the actual items served were lacking. Beautiful place, great bar, saw Stan Lee from Marvel comics, so that made the night better.
(4)Giselle G.
My favorite restaurant in Chicago hands down. The decor is beautiful and modern. The music they play is perfect lounge/soft house music. Feels like a low key club minus the dancing and loud convos. The food was great and so was the service. The Peanut Butter Popcorn Ice Cream was delicious and so was the 14k Chocolate cake. Will definitely be back. Loved the ambiance!
(5)Lauren H.
Yes, this place is as good as RPM! It's definitely one of the best steaks in the city with a trendier vibe than most steakhouses! The Best: Millionaire's Potato - this is hands down the best potato that I've ever eaten - worth every penny of the $18 price tag. Definitely plenty to share with 2-3 people as well! The Good: The Duke Ribeye, Coal-Roasted King Crab, Guiliana's Chopped Salad The OK: Kale Salad, Bacon - the first time we went it was really fatty - however, other tables' bacon did look better the past time we went
(5)Terry C.
My girlfriend and I wanted to try a popular restaurant for our one year anniversary and were even willing to dine late to gain this new experience, but not this late. We had a 9:30 reservation and showed up at 9 in the hopes of getting a table a little early. Upon checking in the hostess told us they were "running a tad late but they would grab us from the bar when our table was ready." To me a tad late is 10-15 minutes. After waiting 30 minutes I went back to the hostess stand and the gentlemen there told me there were 3 tables ahead of us and he could not give an estimate as to when we would be seated. At 10:15 we were finally seated, 45 minutes late! I spoke to a floor manager and told her that the hostess may want to think about her word choice when she describes how long the wait for a reservation is at that moment. All I wanted was honesty. She nodded her head and gave me the same stock answer I received at the hostess stand, "People sat longer than expected after they paid their checks sorry for your wait." To make up for this they sent over bread, yes bread! Later we were also given calamari by our wonderful server, Matt C. The food was good, the fancy beer list was great for a craft beer enthusiast such as myself, and our server Matt was one of the best I have ever had at a restaurant. I was disheartened by the lack of empathy from the management and people at the front of the house. Overall I would not recommend this restaurant to anybody and I will not be going back. Every other steak house I've been to in Chicago takes great care of their customers and would have taken care of their customers in a much more personal manner if they were running 45 minutes behind schedule. RPM made me feel that I was just a butt in a seat and if it wasn't mine they would have filled that seat with somebody else. Oh by the way two different NBA players walked in and were seated within 5 minutes. They may have had reservations but certainly didn't wait 45 minutes.
(1)Shells H.
Perfection. Besides my other favorite spot in Chicago, RPM Italian...this is the new go to. We started off with a bottle of blackbird 07'. Wine selection made it so difficult to choose from. Heaven. Duke steak, filet mignon, roasted corn and mac. All made with care. Dessert was baked Alaska. Night was going so well and we were out of wine, decided to order 2 more glasses of blackbird 12' Wait was a little long that night for food but it was a Friday night, busy, but well worth the wait when the food arrived. Can't wait to came back!
(5)John P.
Unbelievable experience!! The ambiance is a little startling at first, I think this place used to be a nightclub, so the vibe is loud with a little more house music than I would like. But once we were seated, everything fell well into place. Cocktails were very inventive and well-made...always happy to see an old fashioned with a large format ice cube! We ordered yellowtail, oysters and the ration of bacon...nice to have some meat as a base, right? The oysters were exceptional, fresh and well dressed. On to the main course! They have many steak options, most of our party went for "The Duke"...if you like filet cuts, get the Duke, trust me. As for sides, they have the usual suspects, but they had a special risotto made with an aged parm...if they have it, GET IT. You will want to have this ladled into your coat pockets so you have access to it all day! Lot of great desserts, but they offered a blueberry pancake cotton candy that was hard to say no to....OH!! And the wine list!! Unbelievable, and something excellent for every price point. Coupled with the list is a true up and comer somm who will provide you with the guidance you need to complement an exceptional meal. In a town known for steak, RPM steps up and knocks it out of the park. Exceptional!!
(5)Ken O.
After an exciting night after work, I needed some food and since this restaurant is close to work, I thought I'd check it out - finally. Granted, it was 11:30ish pm on a Sunday night when I had walked in, there were few tables that were taken and the bar area was completely open so I had opted to sit in the bar area. Upon entering, this restaurant has a sleek modern feeling. Very Chic. I was seated at one of the booths in the bar area was greeted by Nathan C. shortly afterwards. Granted the restaurant will be closing shortly, however, he did not push me to make a quick decision, he let me take my time. Couple minutes later, I had opted to try the Mac n' Cheese. I figure it was be quick and easy to make for the kitchen staff to prepare. Within 10 minutes or so, the food runner brought this skillet of Mac n Cheese. The skillet looked small, however, once I started to eat, wow, there's a lot of pasta here. There were shavings of mushrooms and bacon on top. This meal was excellent. Again, the staff member would check in with me without being pushy. I got the feeling the staff members are very friendly towards each other - just through the observation that I had saw. After the meal, I had no place for dessert, even though the dessert menu looked good but I had opted to decline this time. As a local hotel concierge, I would continue to highly recommend this restaurant and return myself.
(5)Kison P.
This place has a very nice ambience and a socially inviting bar area. In the dining area I requested their best steak and was suggested the 42oz tomahawk and was told it could serve 3-4. We received a 30ish oz bone with maybe 12oz of steak. Great steak though I feel cheated on quantity at $150+ as we both left hungry. I would suggest stopping here for a drink or two at the bar and walk over to Mastro's or a take an Uber to Gibson's for a much much better ROI on your steak investment.
(3)Paul T.
Literally the best meal I've ever had. Went there months ago and forgot to post a review not that it needs my help. I shared the 60 day aged steak and wow it was amazing! The bacon to start wow, the potatoes Mac n cheese everything great. Service too! Will come back next time in Chicago
(5)Karen W.
My husband got a reservation at RPM Steak and I was so grateful to get the table on a Saturday night because I think you need to make these reservations about 4 weeks in advance. I was really looking forward to eat at RPM Steak as it gets great reviews and I enjoy Bill and Giuliana Rancic. The restaurant is beautiful and impressive on the inside. Immediately I was struck by how smoothly and precisely the restaurant operates. There are so many people involved in the operation. The waiters look really sharp in white dress jackets. Our server was awesome, and gave perfect recommendations, timing, and service. The manager stopped by to introduce himself. We ordered the smoked crab appetizer; and Parker House Rolls ~ AMAZING!!! Pamplemule cocktail and Old Fashion for pre-dinner cocktails; and Bottle of Ghost Block "Estate" Cabernet Sauvignon, 2012 for $139. For dinner we both ordered the Duke, which is a 10 oz Ribeye Filet for $52. I believe this was named in the top 5 steaks in the US by the Food Network. We also had the Millionaires Potato, and chantrelle mushrooms (origin: Oregon). For dessert: 14K Chocolate Cake and lime cotton candy. This was one of the best dinners of my life. If I had to name my favorite part, I literally can't name just one- the mushrooms, steak, wine, rolls, crab, and potatoes was so AWESOME! The only item that didn't stand out was the Chocolate Cake. That's probably because I had no room for cake by the end of this dinner! :) Thank you RPM Steak for this unforgettable dinner! We will be back on our next visit to Chicago!
(5)Tom Y.
I was in Chicago on a short trip before going to Europe and I wanted steak, not just ordinary steak but top notch steak, ones that Chicago is known for and RPM does not disappoint. I was in the area and after a few drinks nearby I really wanted steak, under dressed because I was on vacation I wonder in and they were really cool to let me in despite it being dinner time and I was wearing shorts. The bar was organized well, the drinks were carefully crafted and a decent whisky selection to boot as well. I had the Tiger Prawn to start, and it is just one prawn, it looked like it ate 3 other prawns before ending up on ice in front of me, the flavor was strong and vibrant, too bad it was only one prawn. I went with the "The Duke" Ribeye, medium-rare (why have good steak if you have it any other way), and it was cooked perfectly, steak was flavorful, juicy, everything you want a $50+ steak to taste. The Millionaire Potate was totally worth the $18, the truffles totally made the side, the earthy-ness of the truffles took the steak and potatoes combo to new heights. I made the mistake of ordering the cheesecake because it was massive, and tasty so you can't just a few bites, you have to have it all. The cheese filling was light, fluffy, aerated and yummy. My bill wasn't light but eating this good and rich only comes once in a long while
(5)Alia H.
The restaurant did end up calling me back and provided me with a full refund for the dinner. Thank you
(4)Melissa N.
Fan-freaking-tastic. Wow, what s great dining experience. RPM Italian never disappoints, and RPM Steak is just as good. The ambiance of this place is great: dark, elegant, and trendy. It can get pretty loud inside, which is why I'm glad my friends and I scored one of the coveted patio booths outside. Yes, I said BOOTHS. This is patio dining at its finest, people! Service was excellent and we had a fabulous time. The drinks were great: I stuck to the Cobbler all night and had a few of them because they were so tasty. But the FOOD!!! Every single dish was outstanding. We ordered the cheese fondue bread, thick-cut bacon, and octopus to start with. I had "The Duke" entree signature steak, along with the brussels sprouts and papas bravas sides. Everything was heavenly. Somehow we made room for dessert and opted to share the chocolate cake, which was divine. It was also covered in flakes of 14K gold. HOLY. CRAP. So fancy, so excessive, so fabulous. Our bill was pricy but reasonable considering the high quality of everything and the generous portion sizes. The RPM restaurant group is awesome and I cannot wait to go back here.
(5)Marie B.
On point! Had an old fashion at the bar while waiting for my friend and it was perfect. I doubted it because of the reality star tie, but with RPM being as good as it was, how can RPM steak be any different. The chop salad was just ok, might want to skip it and go for an additional side. The sides (mushroom and potatoes) are amazing and the steak is good. It wasn't the most phenomenal steak I've had, but holds up it's own. The donut dessert is a must try! Light and airy, but with the nutella banana side---it was amazing! What really impresses me about this place is the service. The gentlemen are crisp and sophisticated in their white jackets and their attentiveness will also make you want to come back. Definitely a great place to take out of towners!
(4)Jeffrey Z.
My wife and I went here back in April and didn't have the best experience. The notes I drafted will have to suffice, as it's been too long for me to recall enough for a full review. Clubby Terrible service 10-15 minutes just to order Bread looked better than it tasted Server recommended cowboy and it was overly seasoned and an unimpressive steak Wife's filet was pretty good Another staff recommendation, hen of woods shrooms-way too acidic Millionaire potato delicious but skin very tough. Hard to mess up potato, cheese, and truffle Nutella bread pudding ok. Very hot. Needed larger portion of ice cream to balance it out.
(2)Breanna B.
Just popped in for a drink, but was it worth it, yes! Their old fashioned was superb. The giant ice cube barely melted, but just enough to balance out the flavors and didn't water the tasty bev down as I'm a slow sipper. The vibe of the place is really cool too. Like a 1920s experience, but upscale. So consider dressing to impress unlike us. Note to self for next time. The bar area overlooks the whole restaurant and is set slightly above the dining room so you get a great view for people watching. In the bar, the walls are lined with leather-lined booths in a semi-circle shape -- very intimate, very chic. I could have spent hours here and wish I could afford to spend $15 per cocktail on the reg. But alas, it was time to hit the hay. I will admit it is my dream to run into Giuliana and Bill at one of their Chicago restaurants. Perhaps one day.
(5)Rob Y.
My wife took me out here for my birthday, and I'm going to have to give it the full 5 stars! The service was great, very comfortable, and all the courses were cooked to perfection! We had the Shredded Kale Salad, Mediterranean Octopus, 20 oz. Bone-In Ribeye, Broiled Black Cod, Millionaire's Potato, Broccolini, 14K Chocolate Cake, Blueberry Cheesecake, and the Birthday Cottoncandy! The Kale Salad was great, generous portion, dressed nicely and had little cubes of delicious bacon. Octopus was well seasoned and cooked, crispy exterior and tender in the middle. The ribeye has always been my favorite cut. It was very well seasoned, and had a good amount of char with the perfect medium pink in the center. They also brought out extra seasoning if needed. The cod was fresh and cooked well, but I was not a fan of their sweet glaze. I guess I don't usually eat fish with any sweetness. I prefer it to be savory. Wouldn't order the cod again. For sides, the broccolini was good and I would order it again. The millionaire's potato.... it's an $18 potato... should we order it? YOLO! We're ordering it! It's like a twice baked potato, with a crispy skin, and topped with black truffle. I hate to say it's soooo good, because truffles with carbs is like cheating, at the same time I would have eaten 3 of these (if I could afford it) and passed out in the booth, and would have been the dreaming about the pigs searching for the truffles. We ended up ordering one and made it back home on the 8:35 metra train. For dessert, the cheesecake was very light and blueberries were fresh. The cream with lime zest was also a very nice touch. The chocolate cake arrived with a little happy birthday topper, dressed in gold leaves. I'm so fancy, so baller, so chocolaty. It was so good, I had to save half for a pre-workout meal the next day. FYI, I killed it at the gym the next day. Musta been all that gold! Now I know why this places gets such good ratings.
(5)Chitrali S.
This place is super trendy and really enjoyed the ambiance. We stared off with the chopped salad and jalapeño cucumber oysters. The oysters were delicious something unique with jalapeños in them. We then had our mains my husband had the dry aged 16oz NY strip. He was amazed by it. I got the mac n cheese as I do not eat steak, which was really good it had bacon and mushrooms and breadcrumbs. The side of mashed potatoes without blue cheese were one of the best sides I've had. The asparagus was pretty good too. Overall this place was a great place to eat I would have given the 5 stars it deserves but the service was just a little less than average.
(4)Crystal H.
Everything in the menu is good. Service is above and beyond. Make a reservation! We had the thick cut bacon and cheese fondu for our appetizer. Both were very good but bacon was like no other. Steaks are very good but cod was great. Salads were large and we'll put together. For sides the brussels sprouts were baked in the oven and leafs pulled apart. Melts in your mouth not a large brussels sprout whole. Mac and cheese and millionaires baked potato were awesome.
(5)Patrick G.
Had such a great time, I decided to actually sign up for yelp and review something. This review is specifically for our server Joshua. My wife and I came here to celebrate our anniversary/Christmas/dinner before a comedy show. He did a great job of recommending menu options and making our time enjoyable. He answered all of our questions and generally made experience at RPM a great one. Thanks Joshua!
(5)Nancy H.
Terrific service and pretty good food. The RPM staff is trained well at making you feel important. But after reading about how everyone else also got special treatment, I don't feel as awesome.. haha kidding but not really... Like, it's the kind of place that folds your napkin for you when you get up from your table, change your silverware after every course, your water glass gets refilled magically & dirty plates disappear promptly, the entire staff is dressed in crisp black and white outfits, and patrons are overall dressed nicely. Our waiter acknowledged my husband's birthday multiple times and even placed a lit candle in one of the desserts we ordered (FYI: if you make reservations on OpenTable, they will read your notes). Also when I stood up, a random waitress directed me to the restroom - how did she know that's what I was wondering? Regardless, the pampering was appreciated. We ordered: Mediterranean octopus - crisp on the outside and tender on the inside, slightly sour taste in the seasoning Kale salad - good-sized, really delicious but dressing was too salty 20 oz grass-fed, bone-in ribeye - a beautiful cut of meat, cooked to the perfect temperature Black cod - glaze was too sweet!, and I know this bothers some people - there were some bones left in Millionaire's potato - a giant twice-baked potato, rich in garlic and truffle flavors, but not worth the $18 (c'mon, it's just 1 potato) Broccolini - generous portion and subtly seasoned 14K chocolate cake - decadent and not too sweet, it's probably the only menu item that doggybags well so put that fork down, fattie! Cheesecake - best cheesecake I've had in a long time, but the inside was a little too loose ...and the fluffy cotton candy ball we got on the house for my husband's birthday - who has actually finished this? Did you leave with a cavity? All in all, it was a good splurge meal. Without drinks, it was close to $200 before tax & tip, but we are hearty eaters! *pats tummy*
(4)Will O.
Food and service was excellent. Had the Bison Filet cooked medium rare with Peppecorn Sauce. By far one of the best steaks in Chicago, comparable to Mastros. We had to wait an extra 20 minutes after our reservation but was offset by a free appetizer and apologies for the delayed seating. The only complaint was that it was to cold in there, as it seemed the room temperature was to suit the staff and not the guests. I have heard this from several other friends that it is always freezing in there so dress a little warmer!
(4)Dennis R.
A firm 4.5 star steakhouse. The price is a bit more than what I feel is fair but the quality and care is undeniable. We were celebrating a birthday, the perfect excuse to splurge. The ambiance is a great balance of modern downtown dining and serious steakhouse with formality yet spacious relaxed seating. The service was friendly and sharp with ready accommodation. Now the food. The steak is the main event, we went for the 20oz Grass-fed ribeye and 38oz 60 day dry aged ribeye. Both were cooked exactly as requested and with a nice crust. Our sides were foie gras, soft shell crab, mushroom risotto, mushrooms, and scallops. Yes, we ate a lot. While I've had better risotto and the crab could have been prepared in higher fashion, everything else was fantastic.
(5)Jimmy W.
First time at RPM Steak and it's really a great option for food in Chicago. So I like steak and pretty much any other kind of food out there. We made early reservations on a Sunday. The restaurant is very open and modern inside. Not a dark cave like Maestros where you need night vision goggles to maneuver the place. We had a booth by the bar which was very comfortable. A few things we had... Started with the octopus app with was great, cooked perfectly, and all the flavors worked well together. Next I made a mistake... I ordered the special king crab tempura... Now I love king crab and I love tempura. But I know that 90% of places that serve "tempura" have no clue how to make it properly, this includes Japanese restaurants!! Was it bad, no. It was just a fried crab nugget in a thin batter served with avocado and a spicy dipping sauce. I would skip this especially for $24. After feeling foolish for falling into the tempura "made by a white man" trap, I had another martini and felt a little better... On to the rest of the meal... So of course you cannot visit an RPM without paying for some bread, right? So we got our own loaf of mini buns. I have to say it was very good and the cheapest thing on the menu!! Next a lobster tail flown half way round the world for mom to enjoy! Sometimes she's just in that lobster mood... I will say the meat was sweet, cooked perfectly, & excellent to eat. It didn't need any butter at all, perfect as is. Dry aged bone in strip. Very good. I am normally a rib eye fan but went with something different. A great char with a light salt flavor which is perfect to me. I hate anything over salted when I am paying for a quality product to start with. They do give you a tiny bowl with a salt herb blend to add if needed. I did use it on a few bites and liked it very much. The side I had were the Hen of the Woods mushrooms. I have to say this is one of many things that make RPM the better steakhouse. Most places will have the mushroom caps, Giant asparagus, and some baked or mashed potato. There were 4 different kinds of mushrooms I could choose from, plus 4 other vegetables, plus potatoes. It really makes a meal when you can have additions past the generic... Our server was great. If there was something she didn't already know she would find out for us. Even on a Sunday it was a full house but the time we left at 7:30. So having been to a few steakhouses over the years RPM is something to look forward to compared to the rest. If you just want a steak and potato then it probably doesn't matter but for that little extra that makes a dinner better it's here. The one odd thing was my coffee was weak like diner coffee. It felt out of place, more fitting with some bacon & eggs... Maybe just made wrong...?
(4)Christina L.
My family and I came here for a celebratory dinner and they gave us quite the treat. Everything from the food to the service was top notch. The staff was unbelieveably attentive and would stop at nothing to make our experience really special. We started with some salads and were blown away by both. My favorite was the wedge while my parents enjoyed the chopped. The chopped was a very unique blend of veggies, many new for me on a salad. My family got an assortment of steaks and also the chicken. I sided with the dry aged cheeseburger, which to me tasted like a steakhouse on buns. My family all enjoyed their steaks alot. My boyfriend loved the duke. One of his new favorites. For dessert we tried the baked alaska and also got some free cotton candy. Ive got a sweet tooth like no other so obviously my favorite was the cotton candy! Its free and all you have to do is inquire!
(5)Dan L.
Went there a few days ago for new job celebration dinner. Seated right away at a 4 top table that has good spacing so you are not on top of the people next to you. Waitress came right over and was pleasant enough. She did a good job of explaining the menu and specials. Has the cheese fondue bread which was good with pre-dinner cocktails. I had cowboy ribeye and it was cooked just the way I wanted and having them provide some seasoning salt was nice. Green bean side was perfect with the steak. She had the fish and it was a bit mushy but flavorful. Wine list is expansive and you can find anything you want at any price of $40-2K. Would recommend anyone going here and you can be ready to drop $200 or $2000 depending on what kind of night you want to make it.
(4)Hannah C.
This only gets three stars because of our fabulous waitress and a couple standout items. The good: Truffle burger - not so much for the patty as for the excellent mix of toppings. Get the Greek fries instead of the regular. Seafood tower - the shrimp were enormous and super flavorful Thick cut bacon - this is basically bacon candy. Tasty bacon candy. Baked Alaska - ours actually tasted fresh made, and our waitress lit it up with flair. The not so good: The Duke steak - basically flavorless. Chocolate cake - also pretty bland and unexceptional Popcorn chocolate dessert: this was okay, but the popcorn seemed stale. The peanut butter ice cream itself was great.
(3)Terry N.
Great atmosphere, outstanding service, and the food is top notch. I came here as a single diner on a midweek business trip because I'd heard so much about the place. On a Tuesday evening at 7pm, this place was 100% full, packed, with a large number of people waiting. Lucky for me, there was 1 small seat at the bar available, and I grabbed it. The bartenders were very friendly and efficient, and within minutes I ordered the kale salad, the burger, and a glass of Malbec. The salad was dressed in a nice tangy vinaigrette, fancied up with meaty-crispy chunks of bacon and parmesan. But the burger... OMG. The burger was over the top. Presentation was rather simple- grilled onions, cheese, lettuce, and tomato, with a light swab of aioli, alongside a generous cup of skin-on fries. The burger patty itself was a monster- the bartender said between 8-10 ounces. Biting into the burger, I remembered why I like ordering $18 burgers from a steakhouse- the smoky grilled flavor of meat mixed with fire and smoke is heaven. Plus the depth of beefy flavor from really made it seem like I was eating a ground up steak, strange as that is to say. All in all, a great restaurant, and I'd not hesitate to return to try out an actual steak. But better save up for it first!
(5)Chris B.
One of the best Filet's I had. Really flavorful and cooked to perfection. The Bleu Cheese Mash Potatoes and spinach were great! Well worth the money!
(5)David P.
Salad was amazing, steak was amazing, potatoes were amazing, spinach was amazing, cheesecake was amazing! The service and ambience were exceptional. Definitely would go there again.
(5)Andrea C.
My husband and I went here to celebrate our second wedding anniversary last night and I'm so happy we did! We had a lovely experience from start to finish. Had a quick bev at the bar while our table was being set (he had an Old Fashioned, I had prosecco) and took in the ambiance. Dark, trendy and hip, which feels just about right for a steak place to me! We were seated and our server immediately wished us a happy anniversary, which I thought was incredibly thoughtful and turned out to be indicative of the level of service we received. Food-wise, everything was outstanding. We started with sharing the Parker rolls and the wedge salad and then for our mains, he had the NY Strip, I chose the 8 oz. filet and we shared the blue cheese mashed potatoes. I LOVE a super rare, great steak and it was cooked perfectly. We ended the evening with some cotton candy, which was the perfect amount of sweet after an amazing meal. RPM does things right from start to finish- our water and wine glasses were never empty, the staff was absolutely delightful, the food was wonderful- the whole experience truly made our anniversary special.
(5)Cindy G.
Can only speak to the cocktails. And as I sat there at the bar in this swanky Chicago restaurant in my yoga pants and second day dirty hair, I couldn't help but think #sorryimnotsorry. A few of us headed over to RPM after a long day of work and it was close to our hotel so we decided to pop in. Immediately we recognized WOW, we are not dressed for this, but the cocktail list looked so amazing we had to stay. I ordered up a tequila, blackberry and mint cocktail and it was one of the best I had ever had. It had ice similar to Frisch's (Cincinnati folk, y'all know what's up). Perfectly balanced and not too sweet. Loved the tartness from the tequila balanced with the freshness of the blackberries. For my second drink I got the champagne cocktail - a stickler for champagne I was worried. I asked if it was going to be doused in syrup or sweetener and he assured me it was not. What arrived can only be described as the nectar of the gods. A perfectly crips glass of champagne garnished with a sugar cube and some angostura bitters. It. Was. Perfection. The lighting, the decor, the cocktails. Yes, yes, and more yes. RPM - I will be dreaming about these cocktails until I can one day return. Thanks for an awesome experience.
(5)Ben B.
An amazing dessert joint that sells decent steaks. RPM Steak looks very similar to RPM Italian - dim lighting, employees rocking the secret service-style earpieces, lots of customers in suits. Its floor plan is a little more open than its Italian cousin. I sat down with a group of three others, but by the end of the night, there were five of us. The servers accommodated our growing group expertly. Despite a few hiccups (we had doubles of our side dishes showing up after we'd received them and one steak was wildly overcooked), the servers were always calm, cool and professional. They will treat you very well. It's some of the kindest service I've encountered in Chicago. Our meal began with the king crab legs (1/2 pound for $30). I'm not much of a seafood guy. These were fine. It's a small portion, so the price feels very out of whack. We also shared the thick-cut bacon with "bourbon vanilla bean glaze" ($11). It sounds better than it actually was. I shared "The Duke" ribeye filet ($52) and the 16 oz. prime bone-in filet mignon ($59). I preferred The Duke, but both were okay. For sides, we ordered the blue cheese whipped potatoes ($9) and an order of those without the blue cheese. The non-blue cheese ones were fantastic. We also had the garlic-fried potatoes ($10). Again, those *sound* better than they taste. Earlier this week, I sat down to enjoy the 22 oz. prime bone-in dry aged ribeye at Bavette's (just down Kinzie from RPM). Though it cost $60, it was miles better than any of the steaks I had at RPM. A steakhouse is always really expensive, so you want those dollars to count. RPM is nice, but not quite worth the price. However... The desserts are INCREDIBLE. We had a Chocolate Souffle ($12) with a dollop of mint ice cream dropped on top. You watch as the ice cream melts away atop that molten chocolate core. It's really fun. (For superior souffle, I recommend Roy's at 720 N State.) The Popcorn, Peanuts & Chocolate dessert ($9) is also fun. It's a jumble of popcorn, ice cream and chocolate. The combo tastes a little like a Reese's peanut butter cup. My favorite dessert was the 14K Chocolate Cake ($12). A moist chocolate explosion with flakes of 14-karat gold on the outside. Total wow factor. Best thing I ate at RPM. Get this! I was less a fan of the Eton Mess ($10) - raspberry sorbet, whipped cream and berries. It comes in a tall glass that makes it hard to share. TL;DR - Go for the desserts and the service. If you want a killer steak experience, mosey down the block to Bavette's. Bonus: President Obama ate here on October 1, 2014.
(4)Sam A.
Excellent steakhouse! From beverages to food to service, everything was on par! Our server, Brian, was spectacular. He was friendly and was great with recommendations. The dry aged cowboy steak was amazing along with the blue cheese whipped potatoes and Brussel sprouts as sides. RPM is great with portion sizes and pricing, you won't go away hungry and leaving like you've been ripped off. First time at this place, but certainly will have to make it one of my top steakhouses in the city up there with Chicago Cut and Benny's! Reservations are highly recommended if you want a prime dinner time slot.
(5)Jean L.
To be honest, I was really disappointed with RPM Steak. I was stoked to come, since I'm a fan of RPM but part of me wants to say..stick with italian small plates. The service here, however was phenomenal. The moment you walk in, the hosts are cheerful but professional. The manager took the time to come around and ask if he could help with wine choices ($$). We ordered the Kale Salad which was pretty good, albeit a little too parmaseany and salty. We also ordered two sides - mushrooms and sautéed spinach. The spinach was a little too greasy for my taste, but the mushrooms were delightful. My date ordered a Duke special, which he thought was good, but didn't blow him away. I had the 20 oz bone-in, which was just okay, albeit too greasy. But the real reason I say RPM Steak's service was phenomenal was the wait staff. I ordered a 20 oz bone in ribeye, but was accidentally served a dry-aged cut. To be honest, I was so hungry I didn't realize it until I cut into the steak, had a bite, and realized the meat wasn't as tender as a bone-in ribeye. I then poked around looking for a bone, haha. Our waiter came around to ask about desserts early since some took 20 minutes, and when he did, I asked him if this was indeed the bone-in. He looked, sort of gasped, grabbed my plate and started apologizing profusely, saying that he knew I ordered a bone-in and this definitely wasn't it. He then refilled my date's wine without prompting and apologized again. He brought me a small plate so I could enjoy the sides and steal my date's steak while the kitchen whipped up my bone-in. The truth was, the bone-in tasted too rushed. It was covered with butter and the presentation was a little lacking...but I think the waiter was so embarrassed he just wanted to bring me what I ordered, ASAP. Anyhow, to remedy my meal, my awesome waiter decided to get us the cotton candy (normally reserved for birthdays and anniversaries) and even comped my $55 steak! Of course I left a hefty tip, a nice handwritten message on the receipt, and walked out with the night salvaged and a smile on my face.
(4)Tina C.
We came in for my parents' anniversary. The restaurant was aware and greeted my parents with champagne and even gave us a free appetizer. Lucy was our server and she was AMAZING. She made our RPM steak experience so memorable. Very sweet and personable girl who knows what she's doing. The steak was delicious - i had the 8 oz filet, my father the NY strip. Sides were great: mac n cheese is a MUST. Calamari and Octopus were out of this world. At the end they brought us out every dessert- our favorite is the popcorn! The decor is beautiful and the servers look killer in their white jackets! Loved it!
(4)Trent W.
Wife and I went there for our 8th anniversary! Wife had been there with her colleague and/or residents and told me I would love it. Well, I did. The ambiance and service was perfect. Most of all, the cowboy steak I had may have been the best steak I've had from a value standpoint. I've had more expensive steaks but for the money this was the best.
(5)Allen B.
Allow me to be the 2nd person to give this establishment a great review. As Dabney said above, "...speechless." Although I have yet to try RPM Italian, I'm quite sure after trying RPM Steak, they're food will be top notch as well. Where to begin...oh yes here we go: 1. Service is impeccable. Our server Devlin, was on-top of his game describing the menu and giving recommendations on what to order. 2. Our water glasses were constantly filled to the brim and was never left empty more than 5 minutes at a time. 3. Our reservations were at 7:30pm, we arrived early and they kindly accommodated our party of two right when we arrived. 4. Decor is very "man cave-esque", but then again you are going to eat a juicy steak so one can never eat such a manly dish in a "foo-foo" environment. 5. Support wait staff was very kind and efficient. Taking time out to swap our silverware with new utensils for proper eating was definitely on-point. 6. My GRASS-FED BISON RIBEYE was cooked to perfection. A beautiful medium temperature with just a slight touch of charring to keep the juices encased. Phenomenal. 7. The thick-cut bacon appetizer, good LAWD!!!! Vanilla bourbon glazed. Enough said. Don't come here at not try it, you'd be a fool if you skipped out on it. 8. The hand-cut fries....fries will be fries, but these fries are pretty damn good. It comes with an aoli dipping sauce. Jesus Christ was it good. LOL. 9. Rosemary Parker Rolls with Nordic Butter. Don't mess around, you better get up on this grain-filler. Warm, fluffy, the smell & flavor is INSANE. 10. The only steakhouse I know that serves grass-fed meats. That in itself is enough reason for me to come back. I'm definitely trying this place again. Won't you come and join me?
(5)Kamran L.
I love this place, came for the first time for a friends birthday and since have gone back twice already. I'll be making my fourth appearance this week. The food is amazing, service is outstanding, and if you can't find something on this menu, then you probably shouldn't be here anyway. They got something for everyone.
(5)Saba A.
This is just a cocktail and dessert experience at the bar with my husband around 6:00 p.m. on a weekday evening. We came in with no reservations and were greeted with smiles from 3 people joyfully letting us know that we can grab a table at the bar. Our waters were being filled and within a minute we were greeted by our waitress who gave us food menus, a dessert menu by request, and a cocktail menu while mentioning the different wines they had. My husband ordered his typical favorite of kettle and 7, and i got the "East India' cocktail of the list. The decor of the restaurant is the same as RPM Italian with the dark wood tables and white coats for the servers and the same style bar seating. It's a very professional and smart restaurant. I was happy to meet Jerrod and Richard Melman who with the LEYE industry has turned River North to the best place to find the most delicious restaurants with diversity. They were very friendly and personable. We ordered the 14 karat chocolate cake for 14 dollars. It was as you expect it, rich with the dark and milk chocolate flavors and seems to be a popular order on even just there second day of opening. Our waitress was soft spoken, and our bus boy was always around to clean up, and there was another waitress walking around folding the napkins. Outstanding restaurant choice if you are here to celebrate something or want to drink a fine cocktail after work. Whether you are coming in for a small appetizer, salad, or a steak, this restaurant should be on top of your list. Can't wait to return and thanks for coming into the neighborhood, RPM Steak!
(5)Justin P.
Impressive restaurant. The layout of this place is open and classy. The service is outstanding; the only spot that comes close for my money is Mastros. I love restaurants that cater to groups as a team; it shouldn't matter who the waiter is...If I need something hook it up! RPM definitely did so, whether it was extra silverware, sides or anything. So if I had to stop there the place is already worth 5 starts. Now comes the food - I ordered steak tartare which was legit; not the best I've ever had but the portion was solid. For a main course I went with the 16 oz NY strip (which was flavorful) with blue cheese mash & asparagus on the side. I'll give the food a 4 because it was great but not the best I've ever had. Since I can't give RPM a 4.5 I'll toss them a 5. It was an enjoyable experience and I would go back.
(5)Nadia S.
One word sums this place up: LOVE ! From the ambiance, service, and food- everything was perfect. I have to say I wasn't expecting the steak to be amazing, but to my surprise it actually was. The menu has great selections and of course they offer fresh shaved black truffles on any entree, similar to RPM Italian. The millionaires potato IS NOT TO BE MISSED. It is phenomenal. Even the cold leftovers were crazy good. And the souffle for dessert.... we had the red velvet souffle with mascarpone ice cream. Its been a month and I'm still dreaming of it. LOVE this place. Even if you can only get a reservation for 11pm- just do it! ***April 2015 update*** Just wanna give a quick shout out the server my friends I had the other night- Chrissy. We were the last table to close up the restaurant and yet she remained energetic and amazing. Like I said before- love this place!
(5)Donnie Y.
5 stars is not good enough they deserve way more than that. First the Mediterranean Octopus very delicious then the coal roster king crab is OUT OF THIS WORLD!!! BEST I ever had and I'm a professional when it comes to good food especially sea food And to top it off the 36 oz Wagyu Mishima Tomahawk steak was something I've never tasted before. And I regularly dine in at Hugo's Frog Bar and Ruth chris in Northbrook. Thus is by far my new favorite place as of right now THE ONLY REASON THEY DIDN'T GET MY FIFTH STAR IS THAT THE SECURITY GUY ALIVER OR OLIVER I don't know the exact spelling of his name , SINGLED OUT my middle eastern friend who was actually hosting the party for us and showing us HIS FAVORITE TRENDY SPOT IN DOWNTOWN CHICAGO , AND accusing that he was carrying knifes or weapons on him. Which is the farthest from the truth . This is classy place and you should have classy employees.
(4)Erick B.
Went to the restaurant because my wife is a fan of the owners, so did not expect much - and I was truly surprised... I am very critical of steaks, but the steaks were exceptional - and the cheesecake even better.... Highly recommended!
(5)Denice P.
I finally got to try RPM. I had big expectations and I was not disappointed! We traveled from CA and spent 10 days in the City, so of course we had to check out RPM Steak. It was hard to decide which restaurant to go, RPM Italian or Steak, but my hubby said Steak! I was able to secure a 9pm reservation. We valet the car and headed right in. We were a little early so we headed to the bar to have a drink before dinner. It was packed!!! It was the night of the Blackhawks' parade. We did a walk through around the bar, and just as we were getting back to the reception area, a couple got up! We immediately sat down and ordered a drink. When our table was ready, not only did I get a text, but the hostess came and found us and took us to our table. We were seated in a booth that surrounds the main dining room, it was perfect! We ordered 2 orders of oysters, which were delicious! We got the yellowtail sashimi plate too. Both were very light and were perfect starter. We both ordered the wedge salad, which was good, just the perfect amount of blue cheese. I ordered the 5 oz of Japanese cut of miyazaki because I really wanted to try everything and not feel stuffed. It was good, but I don't think I'd try it again My hubby got the Kansas City cut. He loved his. He said it was super tender and flavorful. He also ordered shallot and bone marrow butter to go with it. I dipped mine in that butter and it it gave it a good flavor! We ordered the millionaire potatoes with black truffles. It's a must try!! Trust. Me. Another must try is the brussel sprouts. They're addicting! We also got some mushrooms, I can't remember exactly which ones, but they were good! Our server was very knowledgeable and had a great personality! She was able to recommend a great wine to go with our meal! She was very attentive too! For dessert, I ordered the RPM cheesecake and a cappuccino. I loved my cappuccino, it was made perfectly and the cheesecake was just superb! They also brought out some cotton candy. By the end of the night, I was satisfied. It was a romantic night and everything was great! I'd go back again. I hear the Halibut is amazing!
(4)Haley C.
My boyfriend and I went to RPM Steak on a Friday night. I made reservations a few weeks in advance and still couldn't get in until 9:30, but it was a great time to have dinner there. Our hostess was from Ireland and she was extremely friendly! I got to talk to her about studying abroad in Ireland and that was really cool. Our waiter was extremely knowledgable about the menu and had great suggestions. We started with the greek fries, which were great but had a very strong garlic smell. For our meal, I had the tuna shashimi, which was pretty good, and my boyfriend had the Duke which he loved. We also shared a Millionaires potato, which was by far our best decision of the night. Excellent! I drank the cobbler and loved it. We really enjoyed the trendy environment. I think I liked RPM Italian more than RPM Steak, but it was definitely a great meal and a very cool restaurant.
(4)David B.
Chicago is lucky to have as many great steakhouses as it does, and RPM Steak has to be added to any discussion about best places. Everything at RPM Steak is amazing: the decor, the service, and most especially the food. I'd been once before - last fall - but now that the restaurant has its legs under it, it really shines. Highlights: -Our waiter, Joshua. Friendly, helpful, knowledgable and funny. He made the meal a ton of fun. It was a graduation dinner for my sister's MBA and he made sure we were celebratory throughout the meal -Starters: the kale/bacon/mushroom salad was delicious. We also got the butter lettuce salad, which I also enjoyed but the kale was a standout. -Entrees: the bone-in filet mignon was amazing, like the first time. I tried my mom's bone-in ribeye, which was also a winner. Everyone was happy with their cuts. -Sides: the sweet potato steak fries with insane. I wished I didn't have to share. The brussels sprouts were also delicious. I don't eat a lot of white potatoes, so I didn't try the blue cheese whipped potatoes or the roasted fingerlings, but everyone else enjoyed them. -Dessert: Joshua brought out the blueberry cotton candy for my sister, and then we ordered the 14k chocolate cake (yum!), the peanut butter popcorn chocolate thing (so good) and the cheesecake with strawberry rhubarb compote (my favorite). Joshua also brought out the chocolate souffle (with mint chocolate ice cream) as a special treat. All in all, we were stuffed, we were happy and we were excited that RPM Steak made a very special night even more special.
(5)Monique B.
The restaurant is beautiful, but for the price the food wasn't worth it. Service was ok, but more pomp & circumstance than good, friendly, attentive service. - Sidecar to drink before dinner: delicious, would come back for a drink - Bacon appetizer: AMAZING!!! If you like bacon, order it. The thickest cut of pork belly, it melted in my mouth. A little bit sweet from the sugar or syrup glaze, but still delicious. - 22 oz. Bone-In Kansas City Steak: So thick that the outside was charred, and almost burnt, giving the steak a not so great flavor. I like my steak medium rare, and it was cooked properly on the inside, the outside was just charred too much. - Brussel Sprouts: I thought they were well cooked and delicious. Service was not as attentive as I would have liked at a high-end restaurant, they had a lot of busboys and runners and waiters, but it seemed like the waiter still didn't have time to stop and genuinely see how I was doing or what I thought about the meal. I think the decor and ambiance here is much more intimate and romantic, but modern, and not all old man smoking room leather couches. So, if you're trying to impress a date, the ambiance and price might be enough to make you go here, but otherwise, there are other steakhouses that I definitely recommend more than this one.
(3)S G.
Had a sat night dinner with my spouse. Service was excellent from the get go. Valet is 15 bucks We were seated upstairs which was actually Nice as well. They have a nice wine liSt for By the glass and cocktails were great We started with tuna tartare and the greens salad with burrata cheese - large and could share The bread was yummy but you do get charged We had the 52 dollar truffle risotto which was good... You can get a half portion and still fairly big. We had the sole, and special mushrooms which were awesome Def get the sweet corn... So good Millionaire potato was great but huge ... Share item Dessert was 14 k chocolate cake... Again huge and very rich... Took it home for late night treat Our meal was about 230 with 4 drinks . Pricy but worth a try, maybe for a special occasion
(5)Laura L.
So let's just get down to it... Booked my rezzies about a month ago using the open table app. We arrived and everyone at the host counter couldn't be nicer. I even told my bf there was no way I could be that fake nice to everyone all night, I'd die. Now, the downside is that we did have to wait about 25 minutes for our table. I feel like we're not part of the pretentious, stuffed shirt typical clientele it looks like they're used to, but they were still very apologetic and even though we didn't complain or even ask how much longer, they gave us an appetizer of our choice for free. Great gesture The vibe in the place is great. It's big but not overwhelming, there are a lof of tables, but you don't feel like you're on top of each other. It's dark but not cold, and the music is upbeat, but not overbearing. Our waiter was Brian, and he was a doll. We asked a few questions and he was patient with us. He filled my water glass about 100 times because I drink it like a camel. There was zero rush for us to get our orders in and get going, but it also wasn't like bad service slow. It was very relaxed, and whenever you did order your drink/food, it was out promptly. To drink, we are pretty simple with wine and beer, so that's not too hard. We had the thick cut bacon as our app, and it was great. Melt in your mouth bacon with a delicious vanilla sauce. For dinner I had the filet which was unbelievable. The flavor and the temperature were absolutely perfect. My boyfriend had the bone-in rib eye and he said that was great as well, and considering he left literally just the bone, I take it was really great. We had the garlic fingerlings as a side which had amazing flavor to them. Oh and the bearnaise sauce, which I love anyway, was delicious. For dessert we had the baked alaska which they prepare tableside. It basically tasted like heaven. People complain over the craziest things in life. Bf and I tend to put things into persepctive. Did we wait for a table, yes. But we weren't neglected, and where else were we going to go? By the time we got to a new place and got a table it would be the same amount of time. Was it expensive, yes. It's not like it's break the bank pricey. It's comparable to other steak houses, and it's worth every penny.
(5)Carlos S.
Ambience: excellent ***** Service: excellent ***** Appetizers: excellent ***** Steak: Good quality, felt that the medium well was over seared and underseasoned. Maybe get medium next time. *** Side dish: Good, but too salty and overpriced. ($10 for about 2 hand full of spinach)*** Dessert: just ok*** Would I come back: NO. How much was my check: $250 including tip
(3)Jacquelin S.
We came here to celebrate our engagement this weekend, the ambiance was beautiful and the service was amazing! The one problem with service was that they brought us cotton candy that said Happy Birthday but it wasn't a birthday... After we told them we were celebrating our engagement they came back later and said happy anniversary. It would have been nice if they recalled the actual reason we were there. The food was great. I got the New York strip and my fiancé got the Cowboy steak they were both cooked medium rare and were perfect. The best part though was the crab leg appetizer! Delish!!!!
(4)Norm J.
I dined at RPM Steak with a friend on a late Sunday evening after waiting months to try this place out. When we arrived for our 10:30p.m reservations I thought I had walked into a theater playing a Tara Reid/Keanu Reeves movie as there was only 2 people dining there. Upon being seated we were greeted by our server who was very upbeat and went over the menu to ensure all of our questions and potential questions were answered. With this dining experience there were positives, neutrals and the negatives that I experienced and here they are. Positives: * The thick cut bacon for an appetizer was so good I was sad I had to share it. * The three cheese fondue bread is A MUST TRY!! This was so good I wanted to stick my face in the bowl to ensure that every ounce of cheese in that bowl was in my belly. #formerfatty * The East India Cocktail was so good I had to make sure I really liked it by ordering a second one. I swear I was feeling good after the first one and it's not because I pretty much chugged it. * The Grilled Prime Skirt Steak my friend had was so delicious I was wishing I had ordered it. The flavors and juices that this steak had would make a PETA member wanna sneak a bite. Neutral: * I got the Prime RPM Cap Steak and it was just OK. The steak didn't taste like anything special (like I've had at another steakhouse in Chicago that I love...begins with a M). I found myself wishing that I had gotten the Bison Filet or even "The Duke." * The Nutella Bread Pudding is large enough for two people to share, but it didn't knock my socks off. I could barley taste the nutella and the scoop of banana ice cream was a nice touch, but it would have been nice if the scoop was a little bigger. Negatives: * If choosing between that 430pm and 1030pm reservation slot I recommend taking that early bird special time because if you take the 1030pm slot be prepared to be dining with half of the wait staff from all the lettuce entertain you restaurants in the area. Not so cool when you are dropping a lot of duckets on a meal and you hear people trash talking other restaurants. * The plates we were given for dessert had so many fingerprints on them it looked like The Brady Bunch had passed the plate around before it was brought to our table. Needless to say we didn't use those plates. * The Macaroni & Cheese was just a waste of money and space in my stomach. My friend and I decided to share this dish as it sounded so good and we figured this would be our side dish to accompany our steaks. Well after one bite my friend made it known that he didn't care for anymore and I too was left feeling bamboozled by this dish. The description on the menu made it sound so good, but in reality it was subpar. All and all there were aspects to dining at RPM Steak that I really liked and that I wasn't fond of. I'm sure I'll go back, but I won't be putting it at the top of my 2015 to do list.
(3)susan l.
a meal with a few of my favorite friends. a meal to remember! what i ate: - roasted bone marrow $15: mm yes, my lips were just covered with the fatty creamy grease of the bone marrow. they did NOT skimp on this at all! huge portion for a measly $15. if you love bone marrow, please get this to share! even with 4 people, this seemed an excessive portion. don't be afraid to ask for more bread as bread is the best way to consume all this fat. - chilled west coast oysters $18: very light, very fresh. i loved the sharp jalepeno and the acidic yuzu. the oysters were sweet - 60 day prime aged beef $125: our server recommended this to us, that for sharing, this was the way to go. we were tempted to originally order the impressive tomahawk cut, but this was a nice change. the meat was cooked exactly how we wanted, medium rare. my only gripe? the plate was cold, cooling the meat down considerably. by the time we really got into the steak it was a tad cold. i wish they warmed the plates up. i know that cooks the meat a bit, but id rather eat warm steak than cold. - broiled black cod $36: luscious, fatty, delicious cod. it was a small piece, but perfect for a few bites for everyone at the table. a great alternative if you're not in the mood for steak. - king trumpet mushrooms $12: earthy goodness! even my friend who isnt a fan of mushrooms admitted that these were pretty outstanding. they were a TAD salty, but really delicious with the steak. a nice balance and marriage of earthy meaty goodness. - millionaire's potato $18: another great rec from our server. somehow we all totally missed this on the menu, but i saw truffles, and i was sold. and indeed, this was a millionaire's dream of a potato. cheesy, fragrant, delicious creaminess, crispy potato skin. the truffles were a decadent touch. - bacon hash browns $7: i was intrigued, but compared to the millionaire's potato, the bacon hash browns were it's dowdy little cousin. while crispy, oily, and very indulgent with the bacon. this was exactly as you think it would taste. - wasabi buttered peas $9: the peas were a fresh green pop on all our plates and palettes. while very buttery, none of us could really taste the wasabi portion of this dish. perhaps they were light handed? not sure. regardless, these peas were perfection. pros: - food! it was really a meal to remember. surrounded by great friends, all of whom were really open to eating and sharing everything. it was nice getting to eat everything we wanted - server was attentive and very good with his recommendations. he was charming without being obtrusive or in the way - decor was beautiful. dark and romantic, but still had the bustle and liveliness of an exciting restaurant. - bar was impressive - bathroom was really nice - this really is a place to see and be seen (i sat in the same seat that ja rule sat in only an hour before!) - price was reasonable, especially after eating like kings! or, err, queens! cons: - we totally got confused and went to the other RPM. like total dorks we went in, said we had a rez, and were told, no we dont. after a moment of panic, the hostess at the original RPM said, oh you have a reservation at our steakhouse and calmly gave us directions. phew - a bit of a wait even with our reservation. i guess that's the price you pay when you go to a very busy and popular restaurant. we just hung out at the very very very crowded bar - crowded bar. the bar was PACKED, no where to sit, and it was a tad difficult to flag down a bartender for a drink would i come again? if i was in town, yes!
(5)Lloyd M.
Went back to RPM Steak and this time did not get a flat tire so can be more objective; one of the best steak house experiences of my life. I have been to over 30 Chicago steak houses, and don't think I had a better meal. We started with the bacon, which was nice thick slices of pork belly. My favorite bacon is still David Burke's but this is definitely top-3. We then had a whole lobster as an appetizer (there were three of us) and it was fantastic. RPM's lobster is probably the best I ever had, has good flavor, is not chewy and easy to eat. I had the Duke as my entree. It is their featured steak, a boneless ribeye, and was cooked perfectly. Still love a steak with a bone but this was a fantastic steak. The mac cheese was also great. Finished with a red velvet souffle. One order was enough for the three of us and we all enjoyed it. Finally, they have my favorite wine on their wine list, Chocolate Block Shiraz from South Africa. I originally had it at Perry's but they no longer stock it. It is a fantastic, reasonably priced wine, very flavorful but not tannic.
(5)Chase M.
I love this place. The cocktails are great and the Bison steak is probably the best in the city. The prices are a little expensive considering STK is about to open down the street and probably take over, however RPM Steak is a great steakhouse. Try the Millionaire's Potato!
(4)Vinh N.
Went during chef week! The food was great the service impeccable. Had the steak and also bone marrow appetizer. The bone marrow was to die for! Ran into Giuliana Rancic and Bill. Was able to talk to them and take a picture. They were appreciative and thank us for dining with them
(5)David L.
Great upscale ambience, good bar selection and of course, great food. Chilled west coast oysters: 5/5 Roasted bone marrow: 5/5 (just the right amount of "fatty") Thick cut bacon: 3/5 (a bit too sweet for my tastes) The "Duke" (10oz ribeye filet): 3/5 (lotsa potential but unfortunately, it was cooked improperly - more well than rare) 16oz prime boot steak: 5/5 Hand cut fries: 5/5 Chocolate soufflé with mint ice cream: 4/5
(4)Eve H.
My son came to visit from Arizona, at Christmas and his girlfriend flew in a few days later to see Chicago, and meet us. On their last evening in Chicago, a Friday night, we wanted to go to RPM Steaks and on that day we got a reservation. Despite the fact that RPM was busy we did not have to wait at all, which was fantastic. The dining room was well planned out there were plush, circular booths along the sides of the room and tables with comfortable chairs spaced out well in the middle of the room, customers were not sitting on top of each other. Guest walk down a few steps to get to the dining room, the dining room had very high ceiling, on the opposite wall from the entrance there were second floor private rooms with glass windows that lookout over the dining room. I had requested a booth which had a great view of the entire restaurant Our server Jennifer came over and explained the menu. Along with the warm and cold appetizers they feature a cold bar containing: colossal prawns, lobster, and Alaskan King Crab Legs. The cocktails are an excellent, a work of art. In addition, RPM has a very nice wine list by the glass, that can become pricey if ordered by the glass. For guests needing more help with the wines, there was a very knowledgeable sommelier who was only to happy to make excellent suggestions. The salads were very large, probably enough to share. The wedge came with the traditional blue cheese dressing, along with bacon, avocado, and fresh croutons , it had to be from one of the biggest heads of lettuce around. I shared a caesar salad, I cannot eat blue cheese so the wedge wasn't even a thought. For our main course we all had steaks, we split sautéed spinach and Crisp Hassleback potatoes. There were a few other sides I would have liked to have tried but they were made with blue cheese which I am allergic to. Our server, Jennifer made a noted of my allergy to blue cheese for the kitchen, when she heard me say I was allergic to it. . My son's girlfriend had an 8 oz. filet saying that was her favorite cut of beef. My son and his father shared the 24 oz. Cowboy Steak, when it arrived at the table it had been beautifully sliced and displayed on a serving platter. I wanted some kind of bone in steak, so I ordered the 16 oz. USDA Prime Bone-in Filet. All of the steaks had a great flavor and were very tender. Unfortunately, when my steak was brought out it had a white sauce all over it. I asked the gentleman who placed my steak in front of me, what was on my steak? His response was blue cheese, I told him I never order that, I can't eat blue cheese, at that point the steak was taken back to the kitchen. Jennifer immediately came to the table, she was very upset and apologetic she said, she had written on the ticket, "Allergic to blue cheese." The manager came over after Jennifer, very apologist profusely. I told both of them that I understood, and that the person in the kitchen didn't read the ticket correctly. When my second steak was brought to me it was delicious, cooked to the perfection, very tender, crusty on the outside, it was just great, it was as good as Gibsons! Whoever read the order for my steak didn't read it correctly, but the chef did make a great steak! The dessert presentation was wonderful Baked Alaska, and Chocolate Soufflé, along with a very rich looking 24K Chocolate Cake. Although after eating the very delicious meal unfortunately I had no room for dessert but Jennifer surprised us with cotton candy. When Jennifer presented us with the bill for our meal we were in for another surprise, my steak had been taken off the bill! Jennifer said, that because of the mistake in the kitchen putting blue cheese on my steak, the steak was taken off the bill. I could go through a lot of really wordy explanations but, I just loved my experience at, RPM. Steak! The food was delicious, even though there was one error. I gave RPM Steak 5 stars, because of the food and the relaxed, comfortable atmosphere. It didn't make any difference that they made a mistake with my meal, because when I did get it, the steak was great. More important though was the phenomenal service given to us by Jennifer and the rest of the staff. We will come back again and ask to be at one of Jennifer's table because she is one of the best servers I have ever had, truly interested in making her customers have an enjoyable experience at RPM Steak.
(5)Mike S.
Let me start by saying the food and service were impeccable. That's where it ended. The security guard ( Oliver ) asked me to put my knife into my pocket. I assure you I was not carrying a knife nor any weapon. I feel like I was singled out as a Middle Eastern and he might as well have said "sir can I check you for explosives". My dinner was ruined and while I have been a long time patron and often entertain large parties, I sincerely don't see myself returning. As a business owner myself I would be embarrassed were my clients treated this unprofessionally. I will be mentioning this incident to everyone I come across.
(1)Monica H.
Why are you so delicious? Why are you in my life to tempt me and make me poor? WHY? I'm not a steak person. I'm not even a beef person. But I am a diehard RPM person. I swear everything is laced with crack because I have yet to have ANYTHING that I was disappointed with. FOOD: - coal-roasted king crab: crack. crack crack crack. so good! It is small and you'll feel ripped off but darn it it's amazing. - Seared foie gras: very yummy!!! It sounds thick but it actually was very light and the savory/sweet mix was perfect with the blackberry. - shredded kale salad: i'm all about kale salads right now. The kale was soft enough so you didn't feel like a primitive hunter-gatherer, but had enough texture so it was still interesting. I would definitely get this if you want to attempt balancing out this heavy meal. - Roasted bone marrow: bone marrow is bone marrow and it'll make you wonder why you even bothered ordering the salad but it's huge, yummy, and impressive to look at. It's definitely a crowd pleaser if everyone is a fat ass. - Broiled black cod: mmm!!! it was MY perfect entree since I wanted to enjoy something delicious, fresh, worthwhile for the price, and not too heavy and decadent. I would order it again for sure. - A5 Miyazaki: if you're baller and you love steak, definitely try this! So incredibly tender. - Bone in filet: I only had a bite and honestly I'm not a steak expert but it was good to me! - Short rib steak: sa-vo-ry! that bone marrow butter isn't for the weak. delicious if you're up for the heavy challenge! - Millionaire's potato: a MUST if you're a potato person (you non-potato people are WEIRD. just saying). Everytime I go I am tempted to order two but the vanity in me stops myself. - Hen of woods: very buttery mushrooms. I really enjoyed this!! - Baked alaskan: lighting things on fire whooo!! This ice cream cake was surprisingly not too heavy and delicious after such a decadent and salty meal. TIPS: - Make a reservation a few weeks in advanced if possible. I was able to snatch up a reservation same day but you're usually left with very early or very late reservations. Taking the time a week in advanced makes a difference between 7pm and 10pm if that matters to you. - If it is your anniversary, birthday, or any special occasion, they give you free cotton candy.
(5)KtMila F.
RPM has been consistently good. It's a bit of a "trendy" spot to be at, so beware of the crowd and noise levels. I would recommend the truffles on beef selections and the bison steak is to die for.
(4)Paulie W.
Dined here last October and had a delicious dry-aged strip steak that had a velvety texture to it, unlike any other strip I've ever encountered. My companions liked their filets very much too and the bleu cheese whipped potatoes were also lights out. The breads(rolls) were not so impressive though and my portion of brussel sprouts was very small. The room is very unsteakhouse-like, in a good way. Tastefully modern. I'd go back just for the meat and comfortable surroundings.
(4)Steve D.
Came here on a Friday night for dinner. This restaurant has multiple levels and out table was on the second floor. I normally do not like to sit anywhere but the main floor. However, the place was packed so here we go. Our table was placed between two groups who were obviously having a good time but it was so loud and the ceiling was so low, I just was not going to be able to handle spending time there. Asked the manager to move us somewhere else and he did after waiting for a few minutes into a great booth on the main floor. Alright, now my party can hear each other speak. Our waiter as extremely knowledgeable about the menu which I like since we had questions. We ordered multiple items. Tried the Parker house rolls which did not blow me away especially since you had to pay six dollars for them. At this type of restaurant with their prices, I believe that bread should be gratis. Hey, my opinion. Done with my griping. On to the food. We had steak tartare which was very good. Kale salad was only OK. I had a wedge salad that I was not too crazy about. The Blue cheese was overpowering and the dressing was not very special to me. Entrees were: Ribeye steak, lobster, coal roasted chicken, and steak frites. All of the entries were very good. However the frites were almost impossible to eat. They were almost like a shoestring potato but curlier. They just did not want to cooperate with a fork at all. Sides were good. Garlic fingerling potatoes and hen of the woods mushrooms. The desert we shared fell flat. Some type of bread pudding that was just saturated in some type of almond flavoring. None of us liked it and it went unfinished. I rate this place between 3.5 and 4 but I will give it a 4 because some of the items were really good. Not my favorite steak place though. Cheers to all.
(4)Hayley H.
You can get pretty wild at RPM steak. Proteinemia. I'll tell ya, they know what they are doing with their meats. I had the millionaires potato, as everyone suggested, along with my sliced hangar steak. I died.
(4)Diana P.
Bring your wallet full, or someone else's better yet! Ultra glam scene, huge place, love the space. Food/Fish: Food was great, especially the halibut. Melts in your mouth and just the right amount of sauce and seasoning. We had the brussels sprouts which were more like fried shaved pieces and they were also great-you MUST get those. Food/Steak: My husband ordered his bone in steak medium PLUS, and it came way too bloody which he wasn't happy about but still ate it. For $59 and at one of Chicago's premier steak houses, it should be cooked PERFECTLY. He also made a note to our waitress it had too much seasoning on it. Just a side note to ask for less if you order this as well. I'm not going to lie, part of me wanted to come here just for the watermelon flavored cotton candy you get at the end of the meal and it hit the spot. There were lots of business men dining around us and I'm assuming the company put up the bill which is exactly how you want it when coming to a place like this.
(4)Brandon G.
This place was great. The atmosphere was warm inside: not extremely loud like other large steakhouses, with comfortable seats and spacious tables. The steak was cooked to perfection. The sides were all great as well.
(5)Amy G.
Save your money...don't go. You won't be missing much of anything. The upstairs room is dark and dreary, not the place to be seated. The chopped salad tastes very sour, just not good. The bacon app is 2 slabs of fat drenched in maple syrup not good. The steaks are good, the only bright spot if you want to spend $57 per steak?
(2)Andy S.
Wow what can I say, this was the best steak I have ever had. I got the "Duke" which is a signature cut which is essentially a ribeye with all the fat removed. The steak was cooked perfectly. Since we were a large group, we ordered quite a few sides but my absolute favorite was the Billionaires Potato which has shaved black truffles on top of it. Service was overall good until we were ready for the check and our waiter just disappeared. Overall a fantastic experience and I would absolutely go back if I am in town again.
(5)Alina V.
It has seriously taken me about a week or so since my visit here and my 1st time visit to Chicago as well to write this review. Perhaps it's because I honestly do not know where to begin. Let me give you a little insight on how I came across this place. I am a big fan of Giuliana & Bill and I knew from the very beginning they were opening up this gem aside from RPM Italian. I always said I wanted to check this place out whenever I went to Chicago. Originally, I had planned my bf's birthday dinner at the signature room since it's Chicago staple. Long story short, on the same night I was at my hotels bar & the bartender let me know if I wanted extraordinary food and worth the price not to waste my time or money at the signature room and instead try RPM steak. Yes, please know ahead of time, you will spend a pretty penny, but I promise it will be worth it! This is how the rest of the evening goes: Perfect from start to finish. Our waiter Jennifer was funny, friendly, knowledgable and pretty darn on point with all the suggestions! I actually ordered from a special menu they started offering that same night which included a table appetizer, appetizer for myself, entree and dessert for one fixed price. -cheese fondue (I can't even put this into words) -iceberg wedge salad (probably the most epic salad you will ever order) -Salmon (flavorful, fresh and had the right amount of zest) -Nutella bread pudding ( these 3 words are a pretty lethal combination and by lethal I mean "I can't stop eating!" My bf ordered the 16oz New York strip & the sweet potatoes steak fries. The meat was so tender, rich in flavor and was literally cooked to perfection. You can't beat the quality & the steak fries had this incredible cinnamon kick to them! Yum yum yum! We also ended up savoring various other sides that my friends had ordered like the creamed spinach and mushrooms. (Also worth trying!) Last but not least they had the sweet gesture of bringing out cotton candy for the birthday boy! It definitely makes your experience a little sweeter! Although we didn't try the cotton candy as we were too busy digging into the Nutella bread pudding, I'm totally loving the idea. 2 bottles of wine later, we were obviously having a phenomenal time LOL but in reality, the cool vibe, the good music, the funny waitress & the top notch food is really what made our night so special. Thank you RPM! Till next time!
(5)Lim K.
We started off with steak tartare and foie gras. This was probably the best steak tartare we've ever had. The foie gras yjust melted in your mouth....yum. For the main course. I had the bone-in ribeye, my husband ordered the bison fillet, and my daughter ordered the Duke with a bone marrow. All of us enjoyed our steaks, no complaints. We also shared brussels sprouts and the parker bread. I loved the seasoning of the brussels sprouts. The bread was okay. By the time we finished the meal there was hardly any room for dessert but we decided to have some donuts. The donuts were good, very light and hollow inside. Excellent service.
(5)Adrienne B.
RPM Steak = Love! I have been reading reviews and was nervous to try this place out because of some of the negative reviews I read. Well... Those reviews are wrong. This place is pretty stellar! We came in and were seated immediately! No wait at all! Michael was our server! He was fabulous! His recommendations hit the spot! We first started out with drinks. The boyfriend had the Manhattan! He said it was smooth and really enjoyed it! I had the cotes du rhone wine! Um.. Amazing! If you like red wine..... Choose that one! It was full body with a nice blend of berries! As for food.. We had the octopus & oysters as an appetizer. Yum yum yum! I really recommend it ! As for steak we split the cowboy steak! It was cooked medium and had a very good flavor! If your torn between steaks.. You will not be disappointed with the cowboy! I promise! To join our steak we had the millionaire Potato! Wow wow wow! My favorite dish by far! The flavor of these potatoes are only in your dreams! I almost ordered a second dish! Last, but not least. Alaskan dessert! It comes out on fire.... Literally! If you like ice cream and Carmel go for it! The service, ambiance and decor was fabulous! I am def coming again to try out all the other dishes this place has to offer!
(5)Dinah T.
My sister recommended to go to this place for my birthday. I'm not always found of Chicago traffic on a Saturday afternoon, but I must say this was worth the trip from the burbs! When we walked in, it had a Contemporary feel. I like looking at the black and white pictures of Giuliana and Bill Rancic's friends and family while we waited to be seated. Everyone who was working there were pretty good looking and well dressed. From the hostess to our server (white jackets, every fancy). This is a popular new Steakhouse, so make sure you book your reservations well in advance if you want the prime time to eat here say 7pm-8pm. We were lucky enough when we confirmed our reservation we found out there was a cancelation at the last minute so we took the later time! Really 4:15pm dinner, that's way too early even for a senior citizen, yes mom I'm talking about you:) Once we got seated, it was kind of snug from table to table (oooo what did you order table next to me, lol). They do have nice half circled leather booths along the wall, a second floor dinning area, an elevated full service bar with a large flat screen TV, and don't forget the outside dinning. So this is what we ordered: A bottle of Zinfandel, Dashe, Dry Creek Valley, 2012 and Malbec, Chakras, Mendoza, 2012 both were good, I recommend to get a bottle of wine if more than two people are drinking wine all night 2 glasses each. Two bottles were plenty for 5 of us. Appetizers: Thick-Cut Bacon, you get two pieces. It was soft and the vanilla glaze made it so tasty that we ended up buy a 2nd order of it! Roasted Bone Marrow, you get 3 HUGE bone pieces with 4 pcs of grilled buttered bread. Wow, I highly recommend it! so rich and melted into your mouth, well seasoned. Housemade breads: We go the Parker House Rolls that comes with Rosemary flavored soft butter. It was a fancy Hawaiian sweet Bread taste to it, I would get this again. For our Steak dinners: We ordered and shared the 60-Day Prime Dry Aged Beef 38 oz. Ribeye. This was served sliced and arranged beautifully on a platter. If your getting sides, then this is plenty for 3 people or more people to share. Unless you're REALLY hungry. We got medium rare, when it came out, it was made to our liking soft melts in your mouth. The pieces were cut evenly perfect that you didn't have to cut it yourself and very flavorful. I'd get this again, a must try! 28-Day Prime Dry-aged 24 oz. Cowboy Steak made medium. It was nice and juicy but the 60 day prime was more flavorful. They also gave us season herb salt on the side to add more flavors to our dishes if we chose to. Fish orders: Wild Alaskan Halibut topped with roasted mushroom and tarragon mustard. This was a nice piece of fish, you could share this with another person. I took a bite and it was pretty good. Moist and not fishy at all. Broiled Black Cod with sesame and miso flavors. It was ok, did taste like cod (a bit fishy) but we wouldn't order it again. We'll try another fish next time. Sides, for our party of 6 we got 5 sides to share. Brussels Sprouts, buttery and roasted perfectly. I'd get this again. Bacon Hash Browns-4 thick blocks of hash browns, looked like it was deep fried. Crispy all around. Inside was soft moist potatoes with bacon. It was good if you like a different kind of potato type fries. We'd get this again. Millionaire's Potato double baked, loaded with fontina cheese and topped with fresh black truffles. This was pretty good, potato was creamy, a fancy oversized baked potato. I'd try something else on the menu. Hen of the Woods mushrooms-it had a nutty, mushroom flavor. I liked this dish that I would get it again or try another mushroom dish. Risotto with fresh shaved truffles. This was good, a bit pricey I didn't care much of it. Maybe I'm just not a fan of risotto...I'd try something else on the menu. Desserts: 14K Chocolate Cake made out of Milk and Dark Chocolate covered with gauche. WOW what a tasty cake, not overly sweet or bitter. Chilled cake plenty to share with the family. I'd get this again. Since it was my birthday, I was given freshly made cotton candy blue with a happy birthday sign on it. Very cute and sweet. During our dinner, our server was VERY attentive and knowledgeable about the menu and description of where the main courses of meats and fishes came from. I was impressed... The staff clean off our finished plates, brushed crumbs and food off the table, made sure our drinks were filled including our water even though we had the bottle on our table, they still poured it in our glasses for us without us even asking. If we did ask for a refill, we would get it right away. Now that's service. Overall, I enjoyed my time here from start to finish. I recommend to come here on a special occasion, it's a memorial place. Keep in mind, it will add up at the end if you don't choose wisely. I plan to come back and try other things on the menu. Well done RPM, I'll be back for mor
(5)Jessica C.
I think I'm going to pass out... That meal was so delicious! The whole RPM Steak experience was exquisite! The ambiance was chic, the vibe was cool and the staff is too notch! Based off the reviews on here, I walked in expecting to order the risotto but was surprised when I didn't see it on the menu so I asked our server and lo and behold! It's a special item and I could still order it before truffles went out of season...but more on that later. To start, we had the oysters which were delicious, the kale salad with bacon (I picked out the bacon), the roasted crab which was supremely interesting in a delicious way and the table had the cut bacon which they all raved about. I could smell it and it smelled heavenly which made me wish I ate bacon...but just for a moment. Everyone said that was their favorite dish of the night. For my entrée, I went ahead and ordered the risotto and was not disappointed. Yes they shaved the truffles for me at the table. It was so rich and flavorful I could only eat half the dish. I wish I lived here during the truffle season just so I could come back for that dish. I won't go into detail on how this happened, but we had one of everything off the dessert menu. Wowweee zoweeee!!! The chocolate cake with real gold in it?!....COME ON yum-de-la-yum. Banana flavored cotton candy?! Who thinks of that! Thumbs up. Baked Alaska that they set on fire?! Ridiculous. And their bread pudding?!?! *drops mic and walks away* Needless to say I'm setting my alarm to hit the gym early but man oh man it was worth it. Go eat here...you won't be disappointed.
(5)Benjamin U.
Fans of RPM Italian rejoice! RPM steak brings that same flare with the addition of a pretty heft steak selection! The bang for your buck isn't great here but it is worth it for the quality of each dish. Ambiance is very much like RPM italian with the same vibe and noise level and service. On to the main course Food: Highlights: Truffle Risotto: This risotto was pretty good. It's similar to that of RPM italian but it has the addition of truffles which mix well with it. One member of my party felt that it was a bit too salty. I thought it was slightly salty but didn't really notice it until a few servings in. Coal roasted king crab: a take on a japanese dynamite with a little bit of lime and coriander. This dish is tiny but delicious. Worth ordering and if you are up for it getting one for yourself Steaks: split the New york, Duke, and filet 3 ways. I am personally a fan of New York stips because I enjoy the texture. This was my favorite of them. The filet and the duke were both really tender if thats you're preference. I chose the bone marrow butter and it was good but heavy Spicy Miso-roasted maine lobster- lobster was fresh and it had a gentle spicy kick to it. Brussle sprouts/spinach : Table was a big fan of them. More the brussle sprouts. Desserts: Popcorn, peanut, chocolate was pretty good if you are craving something cold and choclatey Nutella bread pudding: get it if you are feeling something warm and cozy. Very hearty dessert and well worth it. Skip: 14 K chocolate cake - too rich and too sweet (I know right they tell you that its going to be rich with the name!). The cake is layered and the cake portions are moist but there is just too much frosting and sweet chocolate. Drinks: Manhattan was what I went with and it was a good choice. All and all RPM steak brings a new take on a really familiar scene of RPM. Great addition and would love to go back again.
(5)Stefanie A.
RPM Steak- you lived up to your expectation! Had dinner here on Friday (group of 6). First time for all of us. Yes we had to make the reservation weeks before, but it ended up being worth it. We were seated right away and greeted by Emily, our server. So friendly, went over the menu in detail and even gave her recommendations- including a great bottle of Malbec. We started with the seafood tower, and added an additional half dozen oysters. Amazing. For shared sides we ordered the millionaires potato, asparagus & hen of the woods mushrooms. Emily recommended those mushrooms specifically- and they were seriously thee best mushrooms I've ever had! My entree was the bison filet, and my husband had the traditional bone-in filet. I usually always do a bone-in like my man, but I thought why not try something really different. It was good- very very lean. But now I know...if I want the juice I gotta stick with what I like. Husbands filet was mouth watering! For dessert we shared the baked Alaska and the strawberry cheesecake. Emily threw in the cotton candy too! Loved everything except the strawberry one..it was more of a meringue- really crunchy and hard. Not what we expected. Emily saw that we didn't touch much of it so she took it off our bill. Wow. Overall- great experience all around. Def an expensive meal but exceptional service, quality, and of course a cool atmosphere.
(5)G S.
Dinner was delicious, but the best part of our meal was our server, Emily E. She was so nice, checked up on us the perfect amount, was very accommodating and made our experience a delight. We'll definitely be coming back!
(5)Simeen A.
Went last night for an impromptu birthday dinner as I have my "real" plans this weekend. Was happy to be able to try RPM Steak since it's been on my list. Like RPM Italian, table was not ready on time- and unlike RPM Italian, this place was not crazy busy. Why the wait? Reservation was for 8:15, we were seated around 8:35. Not terrible. Also the booth we got was lovely. I thought the service was really great- we liked our server very much. We tried a few things: - coal roasted crab: ok this is legit delicious, but when it came out, in my head I heard "womp womp." It was a big bowl of salt, and one 6" piece of crab leg perched on top. For $18. That shit is cray! It's delicious but wtf? Why is it SO FREAKING SMALL. - arugula and artichoke salad: fine. I wouldn't order again. - some dry aged steak: husband liked it a lot. Peppercorn sauce was very tasty. - I got the miso-roasted lobster and it was AMAZING. Like SUPER delicious. But again... it was like $70! and we all know there's not a ton of meat in one lobster so it's not like you're stuffed. But it was VERY tasty. - shishito peppers: good. I usually like these, and I thought theirs were good, just not memorable. - millionaire's potato: maybe the best potato I ever ate, and I don't even like truffle. It was amazing. It's a twice-baked potato with fontina and truffle- so so good. But it's almost $20, and it's a half a potato. Do the math. For my birthday, they brought out a big ball of cotton candy with a "happy birthday" sign. Very cute- but also sort of a cop out. Most restaurants bring you a dessert on the house. Who wants to eat a giant ball of cotton candy for dessert? Not me, so we ended up with the baked alaska (fine, not that memorable). All in all I thought the service was great, it's a nice place (bathrooms are super swanky!), food was very tasty, but for two people who don't drink, our bill was $300 by the end of the night. That is not an everyday dinner. I'm sure we will be back... when I save up enough for another 6" crab leg segment and half a potato :)
(4)Marina G.
I went to RPM Steak on a Monday night. I had to wait for my friend as he's always late so I sat at the bar and I ordered a VERY spicy margarita. The bartender didn't ask me if I wanted salt or not so he just assumed I didn't want salt. WRONG!!!So, first impression was bad. But the rest of the night was GREAT! It was one of the best meals and service I had. We ordered the tuna tartare with ciabatta bread, the bread with butter(awsome), oysters with jalapenos(I love spicy food), miso lobster, aged NY strip, fried peppers and baked potato. I will definitely go back.
(5)Hilary B.
Absolutely fantastic! I was in Chicago for the first time and was recommended to dine here one of my evenings. Just so happened to be restaurant week as well. The food was delicious and our waiter Sal was on point the entire time. I also happen to live in NYC so this comes from someone with easy access to exceptional cuisine often. Great experience and I am looking forward to celebrating my birthday dinner at the other RPM location on Illinois for my birthday this month. Am sure it will be superb and I highly recommend to anyone!
(5)Amelia Z.
This review is 4 months overdue... I've told this story to all my friends and they said it was Yelp worthy. (apologies in advance for being long-winded). In short, there are better steak houses and restaurants in the city. I appreciate RPM challenging the old school steak house feel, they fail to meet the mark. From end to end, it was mediocre and not memorable. Awkward hostesses (or should I say "concierges") acted like sorority sister pledges when they failed to seat us for our 8;30. When I went up at 9 o'clock to ask what the status of our table was they said we'd be better off sitting in the bar as there weren't many tables available in the restaurant. Can we all agree that sitting at a bar at a steak house is different then the restaurant side? This was a Tuesday at 9 PM and they had no problems sitting walk-ins (and Dee Snider) but our reservation fell by the wayside. At this point, I was frustrated. We wanted to have a fun family dinner while my mother was in town but I relented and said the bar is fine. Then the hostess said you can just pick any table and we will bring menus over. So I could have sat myself 30 minutes ago? Cool. I mentioned something to the house manager as he walked by and he said I'm so sorry first round of drinks on me. I thought that was fair. My mom and sister order a prosecco but not anything too fancy ( I had just come off a juice cleanse so sitting sober for the evening). We started with the Tuna Sashimi which was the only star of the meal. For my main, I kept it basic and got steak frites (off setting all my juice cleanse with each bite of bernaise) and it was mediocre at best. I've had better at mon ami gabi and I would think that RPM would have tried harder to get this dish right. The waiter was less than attentive-- he had friends come in at the bar so was paying more attention to them then us. I don't blame him-- if my friends are visiting me at work I would want to chat with them, but every time we asked him for something we felt like it was an inconvenience (and at most Steak houses you don't have to ask for something, the service is usually seamless) . For dessert, we ordered two different ones (chocolate cake and a bread pudding maybe?), and the waiter brought two bread puddings. When we asked to get a cake, he said oh you can just have other bread pudding for free (which was a little backhanded). At the end of the meal, the promised free round was on our check. I mentioned something again to the manager and he seemed annoyed to take it off (but did!). Hey- don't say you will do something without following through. This place acts too elitist and doesn't have the food to back it up. Hopefully Dee Snider can take me there one day since he seems to have no problem getting in the dining room.
(1)Evan S.
Definitely towards the top of the list of Chicago steakhouses. Service, cocktails, and food all impeccable. You can have a STRONG meal as a group of 4-6. Get yourselves a couple bottles of wine, the ladies some filets, the gents some 20oz-ers and throw on the 'shrooms and mac and cheese and you're all set. I went with the 22oz bone-in Kansas City cut, which was a challenge that I conquered. Note: it's not formally on the menu, but get yourself a Vieux Carre cocktail (New Orleans classic) to spice up your night. It's one of the bartenders' favorite. Keep it classy, E.
(5)Mehran F.
Solid. Entry was so uneventful felt more getting in a diner or a burger shop. My server at bar, Matt was just fabulous. Real good, real professional. I ordered a bunch for me alone. Here was my lunch: Filet mignon: 4/5 Brussel sprouts: 3/5 Broccolini: 4/5 Mushroom with garlic butter: 4/5 Spinach (thank for using olive oil instead of butter): 3/5 Shallot/bone marrow sauce: I wish had a bit more bone marrow, just jack up the price: 3/5 Macaroni & cheese 4/5 Free chips: 3/5 Service 5/5 Professionalism 5/5 Ambience: 3/5 (too sports bar mood for a place where you can easily spend $100 on lunch with no alcohol). Value: fair. For dinner, i am sure we can easily spend $500 and enjoy it but does not the fine dinning mood such a price would command. Even Bavette's has a stronger/more interesting atmosphere with same quality and lower prices. I will go back. I want to take my wife and son with me. I think they would enjoy it.
(4)Louise M.
I saw someone wrote that RPM stands for Really Pricy Meats...hahaha that totally suits it! Though it actually stands for Rancics, Psaltis, and Melman, I think Really Pricy Meats may just work as well for the RPM Steak. Giuliana and Bill's continued endeavor with Chef Psaltis and Restauranteur guru Rich Melman has been proven to be lucrative. Not only trendy, the foods are top notch! I like everything they have done so far. I am also a big fan of the RPM Italian. Thanks for collaborating yo! Finally after a couple cancellations, we made this holiday gathering happened. It's good to have good friends who are so generous and wanted to treat us for holiday dinner at the hottest spot in town. Even without the treat, I am still so fortunate to have all these good friends. It was such a fun night - the one that made you exhaled and looked up to the sky and said thank you. We had a private room upstairs overlooking the main dining room. The decor is classy and contemporary, dimmed light, and everything looked crisp and clean. I usually like old steakhouses but I really didn't mind this modern take on it. It exudes a certain je ne sais quoi and sophistication. We were greeted right away with a circular boobies looking bread that is served with herb butter. The bread was a pull apart and it is soft and warm. It was really really good and that's the free stuff! Then, appetizers started flowing. We had the alaskan king crab legs that were covered by a creamy sauce that was so succulent yummy. The bacon appetizer was so tender, with intense bacon taste that just melted in your mouth. The octopus was great mixed with the slices of new potatoes, but it was less exciting for me. The bone marrows...oh.. my....pants.... It's just insanely fatty and orgasmic. The rosemary bread mixed in a fondue was also a really simple yet fantastic appetizer. There were so many appetizers that readied us for what's coming. All of us had party in our mouths!!! Surprisingly, our friends, the host and hostess did not limit us to a certain menu selection. We were free to choose anything! Crazy, as there were steaks so pricy on the menu like the tomahawk steak for $155! Good thing we all are good people and did not take advantage of our friends' kindness. Many people went for the Prime RPM cap which is the meat part of the ribeye, around the eye. The eye of the round is also available and it is called The Duke on the menu. I chose the New York Strip as it seems to be the best value for the price and it is dry aged. I am a stickler about aging and I tend to choose the aging process compared to the meat cut. Tasting the caps of my friends' who sat next to me, I would highly recommend it. Though it might not have been dry aged, it has a very good flavor and tenderness. It was also one of their signature cuts. I could see why. After tasting it, I have no issue recommending it as it was superb while my strip was much tougher. Another friend who got the black cod also said it was the best fish she had ever had. There were a couple filet, lobster, and the bone in rib eye on the table as well. Everyone had no complaint. We ordered many sides as well including all three mushroom selections of hen of the woods, trumpets, and shiitake. They were all so good and it's awesome that they didn't just serve button mushrooms. The Brussels sprout was excellent!! The spinach and cauliflowers were decent. Mac and Cheese was creamy and proper. The millionaire potatoes with truffle shavings... Hells yeah!!! Whoaa how awesome was that! We also ordered a crispy hasselback potato but it never came. As far as drinks, I ordered the cobbler cocktail that our server recommended. It had tequila, lime, blackberry and something else but it tasted like a great blackberry margarita. It was totally right up my alley. My friend next to me ordered the Airmail that had lime, mint, and prosecco, that was tasty as well. I am actually wanting that cobbler again really bad and it is 10 AM! The desserts....the baked alaska won for the wow factor for getting it served table side with all the fire action. It was cool. The chocolate soufflé was done right with the peppermint ice cream. It was very refreshing. The nutella bread pudding with banana ice cream was familiar and warm. However, the 14k chocolate cake - it could be the best chocolate cake I have ever had. I don't think the gold flakes added anything other that pizzazz; however, the cake and the ganache themselves just overly decadent you couldn't help yourself but to succumb to it. I didn't give 5 stars though for the experience has been 85% stellar; however, there are rooms for improvements. Our server was great but it was over 10 top table and it could get overwhelming. We had some temperature issues with some of the steaks that definitely affected the experience. We also had to witness one of the servers breaking things over and over. We laughed at him but it showed that training is needed. But all in all, awesome!
(4)Courtney H.
Came back after my last experience almost a year ago. It was slightly better. We had a 6:45pm reservation and were a little late but they said it was totally fine. We ended up sitting crammed in a booth in the bar. Our server immediately started pushing the most expensive entrees on us. One friend wasn't feeling well and so she ate very little and it was clear he was not cool with that. He started coming back less often also. Some of the food items have changed and I was disappointed in their vegetable selection. Do they really need 4 different types of mushrooms? Anyway, I went with a salad and the lobster again. Both were good. We also got the chocolate cake and the cotton candy for dessert. Even a year later it remains the same-great food and terrible service.
(2)Jimmy T.
We decided to visit RPM Steak as part of our two year old daughter's birthday weekend with the two grandpas. The evening turned out to be excellent all around. The service was attentive, casual and friendly. The staff really took care of us and our little one. The food was outstanding. We tried the pork belly, which is a definite must have. The tuna was also great. Our little one had an order of fries to start, which were perfect. They also brought her a nice dish of cherry tomatoes and cucumber slices, which are her favorite. My wife had the mac n cheese and a salad, which were both excellent. The grandpas had the steak frites (so did I) and salmon plus the millionaire baked potato, excellent. Finally, the gold flecked chocolate cake was perfect. We'll definitely be back.
(5)Stephanie S.
So I went for lunch and thought it was really good, definitely want to come back for dinner! I love the chips they put on your table when you arrive, really good! It's a really intimate seating area. Was very quiet for lunch, which is nice as some places get so loud you can't hear the person you are with. I had a business lunch here and got the Giuliana Salad with the steak. It was awesome. That girl knows her salads! The steak was cooked perfectly. I can't wait to make it back for dinner sometime!
(4)Carol K.
I was kind of underwhelmed when we went here for lunch the other day. While I had heard good things about it, it came off as just "so so" in our book so let's take a look at the good and the not so good. First of all, the ambiance is lovely. The white upholstery with the dark floors is stunning. If I had a wish it would have been that they hadn't ghosted out the windows as I like to see out when I eat but I suspect that was done as the view is pretty non existent. The food, when it came was fine. But the pacing on the entire experience was way off. We ordered two drinks and for 20 minutes no one came back to the table. When the server did, she said they were making the drinks and did we want an appetizer? We ordered the yellowtail and continued to wait for our drinks. You know when the appetizer comes up before the drinks that there is something seriously wrong. And that is exactly what happened, The server came back to take our food order and my friend told the server we still hadn't gotten our drinks, she said they were still making them. Seriously? At least 40 minutes had gone by at this point. Well the drinks finally came but I am quite sure the bartender didn't show up that day given how poorly they were poured. As for our food- I had the caesar salad and my friend went with the club sandwich. They were fine but nothing worth writing about. And by this time it was almost time for us to go but we wanted to try dessert and it was seriously the chocolate cake with gold leaf that saved this entire review! And then, as if enough things hadn't gone wrong, the valet seemingly disappeared. We waited about 20 minutes and he did return, but what is with the pacing of this place? Clearly not in tune with having a "quick lunch" which might have explained the lack of people in the place (although you would think with that few people they might be able to get it right) Oh well. I just know where I won't be going for my next business lunch unless I've got plenty of time to waste.
(3)Gillian H.
Great meal. Thick cut bacon appetizer was awesome. Brussels sprouts were second only to Uchi in Houston. Salmon was yummy. Mac n cheese was fine but not great. Bread looked amazing but was good not great. Hash browns were also good but not amazing. For dessert had 14k cake, peach bread pudding and cotton candy. All really good. Service was fabulous. Christine made our night. Attentive and thoughtful.
(4)Brien W.
Came into town late and the concierge made us a last minute Friday reservation. Have to admit I was skeptical, but everything was top notch. Very professional and friendly service, excellent menu suggestions, wasn't steered towards more than we could eat or up sell on wine. Waiter also comped us on a desert he suggested when we said we were full. Great atmosphere and overall great fun, Chi Town restaurant.
(5)david p.
This review relates ONLY to the claim of Grass-Fed beef being offered and for those who would be confused by the misleading claim. A little digging revealed that the supplier was feeding grains to the cattle as well. Can't condone animals fed food which makes them sick even if it's only for a while. As far as the rest of the menu, it's interesting and worth the try.
(3)John G.
Amazing how menu selection can alter your opinion of a place right? I had been here before and was underwhelmed by the experience (Still gave it 4 stars). I decided to take my lady here for lunch since she had never been and who am I to deny a opportunity to see her dress up ;-) Parking: Street Meter if you can find it, 15 dollars valet if you choose to. Service: As before top notch. Our waiter was attentive, polite, and helpful. Assertive enough to explain the menu if we had any questions and provide his personal favorites Scenery: Again, top notch. Bar meets you as you enter and for dining you are lead down a small set of stairs. We were shown our booth seating which was nicely set the periphery with enough room to converse without being bother but not too secluded from everything. Food: Alright, so for cocktail I had the waiter's preference (telling him I'm a whisky guy) which was the old fashioned. I'm not really into mixed drinks, I prefer a good scotch clean on the rocks but for any whiskey lover you'll be satisfied with this. Great choice from the waiter. Appetizer was the Parker House rolls, a quick glance choice that paid off tons! We thoroughly partook of this warm, sweet, and succulent intro dish w/ the nordic butter. If you fancy something simple and don't want overthink an appetizer the table can enjoy, you should certainly go with it. For entree I had the NY Strip medium well (playing it a lil safe this time). It was exquisite and tasted exceptional. Texture was stern at the top with a soft juicy interior awaiting. Usually I stray away from the "seasoning" that is offered on the side with my steak at "top notch" steak houses, but the waiter insisted I attempted and again, per his recommendation, it was stellar! With or without it, the steak was well received. My lady never was much of a steak goer, but she could not refrain from bringing it up afterwards how much she liked it. Well done guys. My gal had the salmon prepared slightly raw. Her opinion was positive though she mentioned it was not the best she'd had but great none the less. For dessert I decided to be a bit daring a ordered the Pop Corn peanuts and chocolate(another great choice compliant of the waiter again) and the 14k chocolate cake knowing how much of a chocolate fiend my lady is. First off, reading the description of the Popcorn peanuts and chocolate sells it short; this is a blissful taste of beauty. It seems/appears a tad too creative but who cares long as it tastes good and believe it does. You won't go wrong with it especially if you like ice cream w/ warm caramel based items. The popcorn accompanies the package fitting as well with great consistency along w/ sweetness. Now, the 14k chocolate cake mother of god. This baby is a bombshell. If you like dark chocolate heaven will hit your taste buds. Me and my lady did not feel slightly guilty or bad later at the gym following. It's truely a grand choice for dessert and you will not be disappointed. Overall: Ok, so 2nd time was the charm and I can understand why my friends like this place so much. Its all about selection as always so be sure to know what you want, look at the menu or yelp prior, and order with confidence. I had a much better going this time all the way through. If its one thing that is consistence is the applaudable service and dessert (a killer list this place has! have not been let down yet). The NY Strip was lovely, salmon was good nothing special. Dinner rolls perfect! Could see myself coming here again esp for the dessert. Cheers!
(5)Casey F.
This was possibly one of the best meals I've ever had. I made reservations for my husbands birthday dinner and knew it would be good but assumed that this place was a little over-hyped. I was wrong - it blew away all of my expectations. Bavettes is both mine and my husbands favorite place for steak and we both thought RPM was hands down better. And that is a bold statement. The ambiance of the place is great - it's full but you don't feel like it's overly crowded and the tables are not on top of each other like most other places. We started with old fashioneds at the bar while we waited for our table, which were awesome. We ordered: A dozen oysters Thick cut bacon Bone in filet Grass fed NY Strip Brussel sprouts King trumpet mushrooms Bottle of wine Everything was divine. Thick cut bacon is a must-get item for me anywhere it's on the menu and this was by far the best I've ever had. The steaks were the most amazing I've had. My husband and I both agreed that my grass fed NY strip was the winner. And I just love that they had multiple grass fed offerings. The char on the outside of the steaks was unlike anything I've had. Add the steak salt and it that was just that much better. Wow. Our service was impeccable. Everything was flawless. And they brought cotton candy for my husbands birthday which was a cute touch. The only thing I will say is that the wine list, while extensive, didn't have much in the way of moderately priced bottles of wine. Most everything was over $100- and much of it was way higher than that. But that won't stop me from coming back. Highly recommend coming here.
(5)Greg W.
We were recommended to RPM. And, in short, we'd say spotty at best. The atmosphere is nice, and the service was decent. What we ordered: raw oysters with a jalapeño cucumber aoli for appetizer, Caesar salad, grass fed 14 oz New York strip, half lobster, and the millionaires twice baked potato. They had a nice list of gourmet mushrooms. We ordered Hen of the Woods. We were very excited to do this modified surf and turf combo and had been recommended that fancy twice baked potato. The oysters were fantastic! The aoli was a nice touch. We've never had cucumber and jalapeño mixed before. The cucumber does a nice job of stretching he jalapeño heat. The Caesar salad was disappointing. It came with a deviled egg and bits of anchovy in the egg. There were no croutons. In my opinion, stick to the basic recipe. There are some options. But no croutons? And the deviled egg was unnecessary. The steak was excellent! I am coming more and more to appreciate the grass fed beef concept. Marbling and tenderness and overall flavor was just delicious. The lobster was way over cooked and rubbery. A half lobster for over $30 better be awesome. It came drenched in a kind of Thai peanut sauce. The sauce was ok. In my opinion a nice lemon butter sauce to dip is all you need. This fancy sauce they used seems like a mask to hide that the lobster was cooked too long. It also was presented pretty yucky. Looked like it had been beaten with a baseball bat before being dropped in the water. We loved the Hen of the Woods mushrooms! What a treat. It almost forced the third star. They were smoky and flavorful and tender! Mmm mmm. The "millionaires" potato was pretty bad. Too much cheese and cream and over cooked. Again, rubbery thick skin. For $13, what a disappointment. We saw the mashed potatoes infused with bleu cheese someone else had ordered, and wish we'd ordered that for $7. All in all, with so many great steak houses in Chicago, we will not be back to RPM.
(2)Patrick M.
Went to RPM last night and was thoroughly impressed. You absolutely have to get the Coal-Roasted King Crab as an appetizer. It's so fucking good. The Mediterranean Octopus appetizer is also good but next time I think we'll just get two orders of the Crab. I got the 20oz Bone-in Ribeye and it was alright. It was pretty fatty and I let the server know when he came by to check on us. He insisted they would take it off the bill even though I didn't want him to. My girlfriend got the Broiled Black Cod. I tried a bite and it was absolutely delicious. I highly recommend it for anybody that enjoys fish. Our sides were the Brussels Sprouts and the Crispy Hasselback. Both were very good. For dessert we ordered the Baked Alaska. It was prepared at the table. Just get it. It's good. Our server did a really nice job taking care of us.
(5)Ibrahim B.
The place was trendy, if you get a waiter like Martin he will make order the whole menu. I got the bison steak it was cooked in a very good way it was lean and just the right temperature. My wife got the RPM steak which was also so delicious it came with a pile of very thin cut onion rings which you don't taste the onions hmmm so good, also with her steak came with truffle sauce the taste was unbelievable. We shared the risotto it was today's special as will. Martin the waiter toke us through the menu and the specials he was so professional in explaining the those dishes I was almost full by the time he was done with the menu. Ow yah we started with the Rosmary butter and bread (I forgot what it called) it was awesome. I will defiantly come back again for this resturant to try more thing from the menu. Thanks Martin and thank you RPM for the wonderful experience.
(5)Travis W.
Pricey, yes....worth it, most certainly! Just an incredible meal in all ways. My son and I had the chance to grab a meal here before a show and was truly treated to a delightful experience. Pork bacon appetizer, beef tartar and grilled octopus to begin with and finished up with an 8oz filet mignon as the main course. No sides but a dessert made from chocolate and gold flakes sprinkled on it. It was divine. The atmosphere is pretty trendy and the wait staff is attentive and quick to their feet to make sure you have what you need and when you need it.
(5)Jason M.
Great lunch spot - but most people must not know it's open for lunch. Not hard to get into. Lobster roll is excellent. My colleague had a steak sandwich and he said it was very good as well. Food and service were great. I will definitely be back for more business lunches here. I've also been for dinner. Appetizers, sides and desserts are excellent; steaks are not the best I've had in Chicago.
(4)Dan L.
Service was adequate. Waiter was amiable but offered little help with the menu; suggestions, preparation, etc. Fondue bread was great but the oysters were too acidic and that overpowered the natural salinity. Ordered the rare bone in ribeye. Served a little more done than expected and blackened (over peppered). This was not explained beforehand. The steak was not salted enough (or too much pepper? This thing was peppered within an inch of its life!). The medallion was nice but not worth the +50 spent. Fiancé ordered the mac and cheese which was very nice. Nice crunchy crust and creamy sauce. Overall, I wouldn't recommend going here for the steak. You're in Chicago! Far better options.
(2)Ryan J.
I will admit, I am usually looking for flaws when another "lettuce entertain you" restaurant opens up in Chicago; no hospitality group can knock it out of the park with every venue. And, then, when I heard they were opening RPM in a city where there are more steak places than red light cameras, I was certain this would be a dud. Well it isn't. Far from it actually. The food speaks for itself - steaks, seafood and the like. The black truffle risotto, which I think is just a "special," is life altering. Trust me. Order it instead of a potato side to go along with your steak. Other highlights - the octopus, yellow tail crudo, thick-cut bacon, brussel sprouts. I usually have the filet with peppercorn sauce, but others I know rave about the Kansas City cut and the bone-in ribeye or filet. All that aside, I attribute their real success to RPM's service team. Chicagoans may not be pretentious but we are tough to please; the staff here sets this steak place apart from its counterparts. Kelly (operations) made me look like a king in front of an important client and I have her to thank for my addiction to the truffle risotto and donuts - she's amazing. Tonight I brought my family, and our server Michael (shaved head) was as personable as he was knowledgeable about the menu and Lettuce/RPM's legacy. But the MVP in my eyes is Jourdan Kurtz (Guest Relations Director); this guy is a consummate gentleman, a Lettuce/RPM loyalist and an irreplaceable asset to the organization.
(5)Andrea M.
RPM Steak is by far the best restaurant I've ever been to. Everything was amazing from the decor, food and wait staff. My husband and I came here for our anniversary - we ordered the think cut bacon (which pretty much ruined any other bacon for me, forever), and the cheese fondue. For the main entree, my husband ordered a ribeye and I had the filet. His had a little more flavor but it was more expensive so I was expecting it to be. Regardless, I was extremely satisfied with my filet. Everything is extra; we ordered a side of the millionaire potato and the asparagus. This was plenty for us to share. After all this, we still managed to have room for dessert. We ordered the popcorn, peanuts and chocolate and it was the perfect combination of sweet and salty... highly recommended! We had a few drinks each which weren't too pricey and those were good as well. The wait staff really makes this place better. They're super friendly and knowledgable. You never have to ask for refills because they're on top of it.
(5)David A.
Came to RPM steak on a whim, fortunate enough to get a table in the bar area, might of been the large table for 6, but first come, first serve, so we took it...great service by the waiter who told us he was getting ready to propose to his girlfriend the following weekend in wine country...service was great, the bone in rib eye, grass fed came out fatty, so they replaced with another ribeye which was phenomenal, didn't have to wait long. Loved RPM steak, may put you back a few bucks, but well worth to go to the bar w/o reservations on a Saturday. Great drinks too!
(5)Brenden M.
One of the best steaks of my life. The Duke + Millionaires Baked Potato are two of the greatest things ever, especially together.
(5)Laura C.
I've been trying to treat my dad to a nice birthday gift for years, but his refusal to accept the concept of me spending money on him has made the task quite a struggle. I finally succeeding in forcing him to celebrate his most recent birthday with me at this hot new steakhouse. The only problem? No reservations available... At least on OpenTable. I was not going to let that stop me from a chance to Instagram a bloody chunk of meat and #humblebrag about how I'm eating dinner at one of the most coveted dining destinations at the time. So, eventually I worked my way around the city and finally confirmed a party of two on a weekday during prime dinner hours. At this point I'm 2-0. We're looking good. My father and I arrived a few minutes late and subsequently were seated a few minutes post-check in, which was fine. We were seated in a corner booth in the bar area. Not ideal, but comfortable. Our server, although he seemed a bit nervous and stumbled over his words a bit while explaining the menu, was wonderful. His wine recommendation was on-point, which is always a good sign. But the real reason why this place gets five stars... IS THE FOOD. OMG. The food. The coal roasted crab appetizer was to die for. My father ordered one of the cuts unique to RPM and I ordered the skirt steak (I like cheap steaks, let me be, okay), both medium rare. They were cooked to perfection and absolutely phenomenal. I have only been eating red meat for a year and a half now but if I could eat at this place every day I absolutely would. The cherry on top of the cake was when my Lettuce Entertain You scratch-off coupon was worth $25 and nobody even gave me an odd look for using a coupon at such a ritzy place. Score. Bravo to everybody involved on an exceptional addition to Chicago's steakhouse scene.
(5)RJ G.
Went to RPM Steak last week and wow what a dinner. We started with the oysters which may have been a bit much considering we were there for chicago chef week which is a 4 course meal. Our first course was a looot of food. We had the three cheese fondue bread which was to die for, i had the wedge salad, alwsys a good choice and my friend got the tuna sashimi. Best part was the cheese bread thats just dipped in hot cheese fondue. The next was the steak. We both got the 12 ounce strip streak with bone marrow butter. Wow. The outside was perfectly charred while the inside was moist and juicy. Perfect. Not the best steak ive had but definitely top 5. We had the Brussel sprouts as a side to share which was more than enough. But it gets better. For dessert they brought us out complimentary cotton candy for my friends birthday. Pretty nice. Along with that we got the 14k chocolate cake and the bread pudding. So rich and delicious. After this meal i couldnt move. I would love to come back here.
(5)Nicole F.
Had an awesome experience! Went there for my birthday and I felt really special. The service was top notch! Our waiter looked like Bill Rancic. I ordered lobster cocktail, filet mignon, mac and cheese, and the 14k chocolate cake. Everything was very delicious. We also went to RPM Italian, but this restaurant was better.
(5)Kaylyn W.
Everything from start to finish was amazing. Our waitress was very helpful in suggesting menu items. We ended up deciding to split an appetizer, two entrees, two sides, and two desserts between three of us girls. Please please please order the roasted king crab. It literally melted in my mouth, so delicious. The black truffle risotto was also to die for. They brought it out and shaved the truffles onto the dish in front of us. The duke steak was cooked perfectly and between the mushroom bordelaise shallot/bone marrow butter, I preferred the latter. The roasted cauliflower had some sort of Indian/curry seasoning to it, not expected yet still good! The dessert was a show in itself with the baked alaska set on fire tableside and chocolate sauce poured on top. My cousin ordered the blueberry cotton candy and she loved it. I will be back very soon.
(5)J S.
Excellentl! Great food, excellent service, great ambience. We had the bacon appetizer (always a hit), the guiliana's garden salad (just so so), salmon, strip steak, and the Duke. We had the Hasselback potatoes and veggies side dishes. The entrees and side were all delicious. We celebrated a birthday and they brought out the cotton candy and cake. Highly recommend this RPM Steak.
(4)Ashley I.
I had two of my girlfriends in town, so I figured we would try something new. The atmosphere is very swanky. The servers and bartenders are all professional and helpful. We enjoyed the salads and appetizers. Unfortunately, two out of three meals were cooked wrong. The simple modifications we requested on our meals were not followed. For the price, I would have expected more. I did go again to have cocktails and desserts at the bar. Both were exceptional. The Baked Alaska was prepared table side; The dessert was torched.
(3)Brittany H.
The food here is fantastic. A bit overpriced, but still very good. But since I love RPM Italian, I was expecting a bit more from the experience. We tried the oysters, cheese fondue, and truffle braised short ribs. The oysters were delicious, dressed with jalepenoes and cucumbers. The cheese fondue was pretty good, but a bit heavy on the garlic. The short ribs were tender and perfectly seasoned. I was expecting a bit more when it comes to variety of the menu. If you don't like steak, there aren't many other options. I made reservations on open table -- which told us the only opening was at 4:00. It wasn't until 6:00 that the restaurant even started to get busy. The service was good, but we were a bit disappointed when the table next to us got a few freebies and we didn't. 5 for the food, 3 for the experience.
(4)Chad R.
My wife and I were in Chicago for our anniversary and made reservations. I had my hesitations as I am a huge steak fan and typically places like this miss the mark. Boy was I ever wrong! This had to be one of the best steaks I've ever eaten! The staff is extremely friendly and caters to you the entire time making you feel like you are the only people in the restaurant. The next time we are in Chicago, we will definitely make plans to eat here again!
(5)Jamie B.
When deciding on which of the many steakhouses to eat at in Chicago, one needs to decide on the style they're going for. If techno/iTunes Top 50 Dance music and modern/feminine is the vibe you're looking for, then RPM Steak is the place for you. I found my filet to be filled with fatty tendons (a big no no) and really had to saw on this bad boy which I don't like doing. The side dishes were not too plentiful and overpriced for the small portions. The drinks were not too cold, and weren't served table side. We weren't even offered bread. Isn't it normal to have bread and a cold drink at a real steakhouse? The restrooms were inconveniently placed in what appeared to be a server station (?) a dumb move on the designer's part because a terrible catastrophe is bound to happen here on a busy night with a patron colliding with a server and a tray of drinks. This place is for the showy who want to emulate that E! lifestyle.
(3)Kelsey C.
I've eaten a lot of places and this was one of the best dining experiences I've ever had. The drinks were delicious and the BACON. GET THE BACON. I will dream of that bacon tonight. For dinner, we ordered The Duke and the scallops, both cooked perfectly. The millionaires potato was amazing, rich and buttery with flavor, I wish there were more bites to be had. We also had their seasonal mushroom risotto, which had a strong Parmesan flavor, but was delicious. To finish, we had the dark chocolate soufflé, but replaced the standard mint chocolate chip ice cream with vanilla. I almost cried. Tears formed. My taste buds are still quivering from the experience. The service was seamless. Our server was charismatic, attentive and was ready to answer our questions through every point of our experience.
(5)Tatum A.
I took my husband here yesterday for Father's Day. All I can say about this place is EXCELLENT!!! Our server Mac was beyond great. My husband had the 60 day aged ribeye and I had a whole lobster. We also had the millionaire potato, mac and cheese and blueberry mojito drinks. Everything was perfect we had absolutely no complaints. It was somewhat pricey but it depends on what you order. There were reasonable priced items on the menu such as Salmon and Chicken.
(5)Jason F.
It's VERY pricy, so understand that going in. With that said, it's a great place for a family gathering or a date. Really cool atmosphere/ambiance. As for the food, we got a number of things. Highlights: the filet mignon, hash browns with bacon (think gigantic, crispy hash brown bricks), fingerling potatoes with pepper, rosemary and parmesan, and great spinach. My brother got the KC cut (22 oz) and absolutely loved it. We got a warm crab leg with lime and coriander...absolutely ridiculous. The rolls with rosemary butter are also great. For desert, the chocolate cake AND the nutella bread pudding are must gets. The bread pudding rivals any I've ever had. The quality of the food is outstanding. It really is one of the best restaurants I've ever been to in Chicago. In a city known for its steakhouses, RPM is the trendier, sleeker version of older staples.
(5)Emily S.
I really wanted to be impressed with RPM but I wasn't. The steak was so, so bland and the service was really slow even on a non-crowded weekday for lunch. The staff was very friendly but I will likely be going elsewhere to get steak from now on.
(3)Mark T.
I may have stated this before, but when you work in the industry (banking) that I am in, sometimes you are lucky enough to receive invites to some fancy dinners. When I received the invite to this dinner a few weeks ago, there was no hesitation in clicking the "accept" button. Meat and alcohol at a pricey restaurant on another company's dime? YES PLEASE. I expected high class, and as soon as I walked in that's what I received. First of all, the bank rented out the entire restaurant for the night so our group had everything all to ourselves. Early drinks were on tap first so I engaged some co-workers at the bar for bit. They had some really expensive bottles behind the bar so I went for a glass of their really good whiskey. Dinner was served next so we got seated in their large plush dining room. Between the bar/booths on one section of the restaurant and the two floors of tables on the other part it seemed that there was a general feel of a modern steakhouse. There was wait staff everywhere, and they all were on point: you never got to see the bottom of your water or wine glass. The menu was pre-fixed; the only item that you had to decide was your entrée. Since you were in a steakhouse, I guess there would be no question as to what you'd order (why would you even bother putting fish and chicken on the menu anyway? For variety maybe?). The 14 oz NY strip steak was moist, juicy, and AMAZING. I could not believe I inhaled that entire thing. There were also plates of "hen of the woods" (mushrooms), roasted asparagus, and millionaires potato (double baked with fontina and black truffle). You can't deny great food and great service. All in all, a wonderful experience.
(5)Melissa A.
I had no idea RPM Steak was a Lettuce Entertain You restaurant nor what RPM stood for (really pricey meat??) until last night. Little did we know that the R is for celebrity couple Bill and Giuliana Rancic, P for chef/partner Doug Psaltis, and I believe M for management. This is the sister restaurant to RPM Italian which is literally around the corner (ok maybe a couple blocks but you know what I mean). The ambiance of RPM Steak is classy but not overly pretentious. We were seated on the second floor which overlooks the first floor with a glass window and this was prime box seating! People watching and dinner, 2 for the price of 1! Service was great; our server was attentive and very accommodating. We had brought a cake since we were celebrating my sister's birthday and were informed that there was a fee to cut the cake ($3 per slice). However our server managed to waive that fee which was a terrific surprise! I know this is a nicer restaurant and it probably looked tacky to bring in our own dessert but yolo (yes, I did just use yolo in a sentence haha). In true style, my family and I ordered and ate ungodly amounts of food in record time. We had finished appetizers and were onto our entrees within 45 minutes of being seated. Don't judge, we don't waste time when it comes to good food. Survival of the fittest as I like to say! For appetizers we had the Taleggio Fondue, Chilled West Coast Oysters, Caesar Salad, and Seared Foie Gras. *Talleggio Fondue - Delicious! Ciabatta bread in a truffle cheese fondue sauce, I highly recommend this. *Chilled West Coast Oysters - Plump oysters topped with diced jalapeno and cucumber and served with just lemon and limes. This was pretty good as well; the oysters were meaty and not too slimey. *Caesar Salad - This is your typical Caesar salad with an anchovy deviled egg. Good but nothing special, I would probably pass on this app. *Seared Foie Gras - If you love, fatty, buttery goodness then you definitely should order this! The foie gras was served on bread with an apple and red onion jam which was a nice complement to the buttery-ness of the foie gras. I like that this foie gras was served warm whereas the foie gras at Paris Club was cold. Now let's get to the good stuff.... Entrees! I split the "Duke" Ribeye Filet with my sister and for the table we had truffle risotto and Millionaire's Potato. The rest of my family had the Bison Filet, Dry Aged Steakburger with truffle fries, and Truffle Braised Short Ribs. The theme of the night was truffle if you couldn't already tell our obsession with it...I mean who doesn't love truffle?! *"Duke" Ribeye Filet - We ordered this rare plus and it was cooked perfectly. The ribeye was very tender but did not have much flavor; however it was served with a side of salt which we used. *Bison Filet - This was the only disappointing dish of the night, it was too gamey and just wasn't very appealing. *Dry Aged Steakburger - This burger is HUGE and I am not exaggerating. For $18, you definitely get your money's worth! The burger was deliciously juicy and flavorful and was served with cheddar cheese on an onion roll. *Truffle Braised Short Ribs - My mom ordered this dish and thought it was too salty. When I tried it I thought it was pretty good, the short ribs were pull apart tender and flavored well. I couldn't taste the truffle in this dish but that wasn't a big deal to me. *Truffle Risotto - This dish is a must! It was a special that was not listed on the menu but if you get a chance to try it, you must. The risotto was cooked perfectly and I hate nothing more than mushy risotto. What's even better is they shave the truffle right in front of you and they were quite generous with the truffle. *Millionaire's Potato - This potato is twice baked with fontina and you guessed it...BLACK TRUFFLE! This was delicious but I don't know if it was worth $18. The potato was nice and light, smothered in cheese, and topped with truffle. I think I was in heaven. You thought I was done, didn't you? Nooooope, let's get to dessert. Since we had eaten so much we could barely manage dessert, but if you know me, you know I can never say no to dessert. We ordered the Nutella bread pudding for the table and the family all had a spoonful. This dessert sounded better on paper than it actually tasted. It wasn't bad per se but it didn't impress me. I would suggest skipping this dessert and trying another like the pumpkin soufflé which takes 25 minutes to make (so if you order this, place the order ahead of time during dinner). I highly recommend RPM Steak for the delicious food, service, and atmosphere.
(4)Bridget G.
not even sure how to begin this review... it was phenomenal. I loved everything I ate (blue cheese mash, corn, 8oz filet, mac & cheese, baked Alaska desert, 14k chocolate desert). the ambiance is perfect and the decor is beautiful. our waiter was extremely helpful and charismatic as well.
(5)Lucy A.
Great ambiance, great food & great service. One of the best steaks I've had. It's a new restaurant. It's only been open about 8 months and competes with Maestros and Joes Steakhouse. I loved it. Maestros is still my personal favorite but this came close. The Brussels sprouts and steak tar tar were excellent. I wasn't crazy about the Mac n cheese. The 60 day aged steak was pricey but very delicious. I highly recommend it.
(5)Mia R.
Lovely setting. We came in on a week night early and got a great round booth table. The three cheese fondue garlic bread is over the top delicious! Not a big steak eater but did try the "Duke" and it was very good. The kale salad was perfect mix of flavors - yummy dressing. The Brussels sprouts were so tasty - just the leaves served crispy. My favorite of the night was the chocolate souffle! We opted to have it with banana ice cream instead of the normal option - mint ice cream. The banana ice cream with the hot melting souffle was a great combo.
(4)Andrea H.
Came here for a business lunch on a Wednesday around noon. By 1:30 when we left it was hopping. We were the first people there, which was fine because we got the huge, strikingly modern dining room basically to ourselves for the first half hour of the meal. Super attentive (and very pretty) waitstaff in white coats. Snazzy! Too bad we were headed back to work! Four of the six in our party got Guilliana's Chopped Salad with Chicken or salmon and it received rave reviews from all of us! I loved all the different veggies it came with (carrots, radish, zucchini, and cucumber) and a super super light dressing (lemon and olive oil by my guess.) My chicken was perfectly grilled and tender. Others had a lobster roll and haddock and both were very happy with their meals. I would definitely come back. My only wish is they had REAL diet coke (not diet RC, Guilliana, really?? where were you on that one girl?) and a bread basket (i know, she probably would not allow a stray carb escape the dining room sans protein.) Maybe next time I will carry along a piece of bread with me, or would that be weird? Yea? I thought so. They do bring free chips for the table, which I could see would be addicting..
(3)Monica B.
Restaurant is gorgeous and waitstaff was extremely friendly. However, for the price point, the food was not on par. + East India Cocktail: was afraid I wouldn't like the cognac, but it was very flavorful and smooth + Japanese Yellowtail: extremely fresh and melted in my mouth +/- Filet: sliced for my friend and I to share. meat was good, but not great - Brussels Sprouts: extremely bland and not cooked well. + Millionaire's Potato: ooey gooey amazingness. the black truffle amazingness made me finish my entire half. I won't be rushing back to RPM Steak, but I recommend trying it once for a nice evening out.
(3)Luzette P.
I really don't understand the bad reviews. The food was fantastic. Portions were awesome! Compared to the San Francisco restaurants this place is reasonably priced. The waitstaff was so friendly! Wonderful service! I ordered the 14kt cake to go the next day because I was too full to eat it after dinner. :-) We had the 14kt cake on the plane back home and it was phenomenal. We orders the bacon, bone marrow, bone-in ribeye, Brussels and millionaires potato! All of the dishes were delicious.
(5)Rob M.
I'm in sales so i eat steak professionally. I've been to all the steakhouses downtown and can confidently say that RPM is my #1 choice. Ambience is modern. Staff is top notch. And food is consistently delicious.
(5)Perry W.
The crab, steaks and millionaire potato were excellent. My main complaint is a number of the stalls in the restroom were out of toilet paper and the restroom as a whole was out of paper towels. The Nutella bread pudding was not worth ordering and the mushrooms were rubbery.
(3)Stephanie S.
Definitely not my favorite steak place in Chicago. I'll give it three stars for ambiance and service. The food was mediocre. I had the Duke ribeye and found it to be somewhat tough. Our salad and sides were nothing to write home about too. The highlight of the meal was the baked Alaska prepared table side.
(3)K Y.
What does RPM stand for? I want to say really perfect meal, but I think really pricey meal is more appropriate. Don't get me wrong, the food is good. It should be for about $150 pp. and that is with only one drink with dinner!! It doesn't include dessert either. And you know how some restaurants bring you bread? Well, here you pay for it. Ok. So you know what you are in for so let's talk about the food. The shaved veggie salad with burrata was good and tangy because of the dressing. I had the Duke steak and whipped blue cheese mashed potatoes. Both were great. But nothing different from other steak places. I really wanted this place to stand apart from other restaurants and they did not deliver. Also we got dressed up for our outing and I was surprised to see folks in tennis shorts and Cubs t shirts. So now you are warned!
(3)Liz A.
Loud music blasting.....food was ok....service less than ok....very slow.....waitress was more interested in the table of 3 men sitting next to us. I probably wouldn't go back....much better steakhouses in Chicago to eat at. Would be surprised if it's open for long
(3)Iman J.
And another steakhouse in Chicago... Came here for my birthday dinner and arrived at 8:55pm for a 9pm reservation. We finally got seated at 9:30, with no apology or acknowledgement of the delay. I hate that. Again, Chicago has MANY steakhouses to choose from. How does RPM Steak stack up? Definitely not in the top 5. Closer to about 9 or 10 in my list. Want a great steak in Chicago? Head to Bavette's, Benny's Chop House, Mastro's, David Burke's, Gibsons or Chicago Cut. If you want somewhere that's trendy that you might spot a celeb or athlete. Go to RPM Steak. What we ate: Crispy Shrimp: Probably one of the most unique dishes of the restaurant and pretty good. Coal-Roasted King Crab: Too limey and a waste of a good crab leg. 8 oz. Filet: My girlfriend described it as a notch above a wedding steak. I thought she was being too picky until I tried it and she was right. A very flavorless, not enough seasoning piece of meat. You typically shouldn't have to salt a steak in a nice steakhouse and this one definitely needed salt. 24 oz. Cowboy Steak: I was originally going to go with the rib eye and I was recommended to opt for the $72 cowboy steak since it was dry-aged. I typically like dry-aged steaks better as they're more flavorful so I got it. It was pretty good, I also had to salt it and again in the last 10 steakhouses, this is the first I've salted a steak so it's not like I really like seasoned or salty steaks. Considering it was a $72 steak, it lived up to the quality you'd expect. I still rather go with Bavette's or Benny's for a similar steak. The sides are ehhh, I don't like blue cheese so the mashed potatoes were out of the question, so then I looked for a baked potato. Again, it was a Baked Hassleback, which is essentially a baked potato, but then sliced like potato chips... eh, didn't even finish it. If it wasn't for the fact that the Rancic's & the Melman's own this restaurant it wouldn't be as hyped as it is. I think STK opening up will definitely hurt RPM and getting a table will become much easier. Chicago is one of the best cities in the world for dining and RPM Steak doesn't measure up to some of the best steakhouses in Chicago.
(2)Joseph C.
I am so upset that I have to write this review. If you want to experience age discrimination this is the place to go. We are the same age as the owners of this establishment but you would assume from the customer service we received the owners were much younger. While out to enjoy drinks and dishes to share - my wife an I witnessed the server deliver complimentary deserts to the tables on either side of us - all younger women that ordered considerably less than we did. Once we noticed that we weren't going to receive a "chef's treat" we asked for the check. Not that we didn't enjoy the food or the drink - but we left as if we were "less than". Definitely not how you would like to feel after spending over $120. An unfortunate result of this was a tip less than 10% vs the standard 20% we usually give. Advice to owners - don't over train your staff to only "act out" the menu - customer service isn't just pointing out the specials - a well written menu can achieve the same result. We expected more.
(1)Linda I.
I really enjoyed my evening at RPM steak. The atmosphere was great, the service was great and the food was great. We started with the bone marrow (which was AMAZING!!) and had a hasselback potato, Guiliana salad and the Duke. Everything was perfect with the exception of the Duke. It was a little too charred on the outside (almost to the point of burnt) and a tad over cooked. We had the baked alaska for dessert which was amazing as well. I would go again, but I would order a different steak. DO NOT miss the bone marrow. So yummy!
(4)A R.
I have mixed feelings... I brought my mom here for her birthday because she wanted a good steak and fun atmosphere. I assumed RPM Steak would be similar to RPM Italian in atmosphere but I was wrong - RPM Steak is much quieter with dim lighting, a more serious atmosphere and a less frilly menu. The waiter was very nice and made some good suggestions on the food: 1. Cheese Fondue - no joke, best dish of the night, absolutely delicious and not an enormous portion 2. Arugula & Artichoke salad - big portion, definitely big enough to share for 2-3 people 3. Roasted Bone Marrow - okay in all honestly, I couldn't touch it but the people I went with loved it. I should note, it comes out as 3 enormous bones instead of small pieces. 4. 8oz Filet Mignon - I ordered it medium well which should have a very slight pink as described by our waiter but it came out completely well done. Thankfully it was seasoned very well and still tasted great. Although, I'm not sure it was worth the listed price. 5. Millionaire's potato - FANTASTIC. So rich, so delicious, so worth the price. Also, it's enormous. We split 1 serving between 3 people easily. 6. Broccolini - wasn't fantastic, it was very spicy and of everything we ate, it was the least impressive. 7. Hen of the Woods mushrooms - I had never had these before and they were pretty good but very earthy and rich. 8. Cotton candy - yep, I meant to write that. It came out in a bowl with a happy birthday sign which was much preferred to the candles and singing at other places. 9. 14k chocolate cake - I really had my hopes up on this after reading so many great reviews and don't get me wrong, it was good, but it really was just fancy chocolate cake so I don't get all the fuss. 10. Soy latte - prepare for super strong coffee, as a religious Starbucks drinker I was shocked by how strong it was. Overall: good service, good food, stuffy atmosphere, high prices. Unfortunately, fell a bit short of expectations and I think I'll try somewhere else next time I'm in the mood for steak.
(3)S C.
The ambience and service at this restaurnat is top notch. We had a great waiter (Matt), and the somlier came over to help with wine choice. We were able to find a nice bottle of red for $44, and it was delicious. The food was hit and miss. Starters: Oysters(great), Bacon (who ever met a piece of bacon they didn't like) and Fried Shrimp and Asparagus in Phylo. Main: Dukes' 12 oz Rib Eye filet (under seasoned) and Dove sole (we found bones in it after it was fileted). The $65 pricetag was steep for the fish. Sides: Truffle stuffed potato, potato Latkes, Lobster mushrooms and fried artichokes. All good, but $18 for a stuffed potato?? Dessert:14K chocolate cake (outstanding!) and Baked Alaska (frozen when served). I don't mind spending on good food, but I thought some things were just so overpriced and not that delcious. This is an expense account restaurant, won't be back on my own dime.
(3)Rowena M.
If River North and all its wannabe posh is your thing, then I guess this is the place for you. Nothing bad from our experience in particular; it just wasn't my scene. Our reservation was at 9:00 p.m. and we didn't get seated until 9:15. I realize it's only 15 minutes but not even the slightest tad of apology from the front desk for the wait. The bartender was somewhat robotic; pleasant enough but you can tell that he is probably fed up with the swarms of unpretentious people that come his way. Cocktails were decent but lacked imagination. The menu had your classic steakhouse fare, which in a city filled with big boy steakhouses, it is getting more and more challenging to distinguish oneself from the crowd. I dined with my husband and a cousin and they split the 42 oz. wagyu tomahawk - it was a big steak...woop dee doo... I had the filet and for sides, we had the whipped potatoes and mushroom. Again, there was nothing bad in particular but nothing that stood out from the experience either. So all in all, I was fooled once by the hype and made it there this weekend but I will not be rushing anytime soon nor do I feel compelled to recommend to anyone.
(2)Elizabeth E.
Went here last night for dinner for the first time, after MUCH anticipation leading up and I thought it was just "ok" I read a handful of yelp reviews before I went and the biggest thing I disagree with was the service. I thought the server/host/sommelier/manager couldn't have been nicer. We literally asked everyone who stopped by our table what it was like when Obama ate here a few weeks back and they each told us their story. It was cool. Now onto the food. Started with one of the specials - it was like a Parmesan truffle salad with a light lemon-y vinaigrette. Probably the best thing we ate all night!! This was fantastic - almost seems like something I could recreate at home (If I had the truffle flakes ;)). Loved this dish. If they have it again, I would certainly recommend ordering it. The next app we had was the raw Japanese yellowtail. Big "EH" here. Would not order this again. I'm a sucker for raw fish and this tasted very fishy. Which makes me think it was semi low quality. Onto the dinner - I ordered the 8 oz Filet with a side of bearnaise sauce. I had it prepared medium rare-medium... it was cooked really well and the meat was so soft it almost melted in your mouth. Biggest compliant was I didn't feel like the outside had that super seasoned crust that you get when it's seared. Not bad - just very run of the mill... again, "ok". My friend ordered the short ribs, these were delicious though again, just tasted like short ribs do anywhere - nothing incredibly unique or that made me say "I have to come back and order that again" Sides: We had the Millionaire Potato. This was tasty but should have been served with a steak knife, this was hard to cut. More truffle on this guy. Yum. We also had the lobster mushrooms which were a recco from a friend who thought they were to-die-for. Gotta say I disagree with that friend. They were just red mushrooms - hence the lobster naming. They were in oil, nothing to write home about. I would skip ordering this in the future. Dessert: We got that same 18 carat gold cake that everyone else on yelp has liked to take pictures of - supppper rich. We ended up ordering vanilla ice cream to go with it to cut out some of the intense chocolate. We were also celebrating a birthday so they brought out some cotton candy. That was fun :) Overall - this was "a-ok". I would certainly go back if I was invited or if I had some lettuce entertain you points to burn though I think there are a few other steakhouses around town I would prioritize ahead of this one. I mean I probably peed in the same toilet as Giuliana so... that's worth an additional star, right?
(3)J Z.
Why bother with the apps.... but a seafood app is amazing! Suggestions from our server Joshua was perfect... the bone marrow was delicious, salad was perfect wedge i could not finish great dressing.now for dinner where am i to put it!
(5)Martin D.
I put 2 stars in a feeble attempt to bring down the 4 star average. This place was incredibly underwhelming and a massive disappointment for our group of seven. Server was good but The food was massive disappointment for their price point. And surrounded but such amazing steak houses like Maestros and Chicago Cut this place tasted like a two year old dumped grocery store seasoning in their bone in ribeye and made their sides in an easy bake oven. If you read this either cook at home go to or a different steak house. Whomp.
(2)Scott H.
After loving RPM Italian we recently went to RPM Steak for what we expected to be an equally fantastic dining experience. Here are my thoughts: Cons: 1. In terms of steak in Chicago, not in the top 10 - Joe's, Hugo's, Chicago Cut, Maestro's, and Chicago Chophouse, Gibson's, Gene and Georgetti and more are all way better 2. The ambience was off...felt a lot like a Westin Hotel Bar/Restaurant. Didn't have a sexy hip vibe like RPM Italian. Felt conservative, nothing special (given the price) and again like a hotel lobby bar/restaurant. 3. Steaks/Menu way overpriced Positives: - Coal Crab Appetizer was really good - Millionaire potatoes with the truffle was really strong too - Good service (much like RPM Italian) I expected the coolness of RPM Italian and the food to be better given the reputation of the Lettuce Entertain You and how they have delivered everywhere else, but it left us leaving and saying "definitely don't need to go back there."
(3)Tonya S.
My first time at RPM STEAK only words I have is if this was my last meal it would've been so worth it. I love chicago and when in chicago check out rpm steak
(5)Lori E.
There was nothing noteworthy about this restaurant. With so many options in Chicago, skip this one.
(3)Melissa P.
Fantastic meal, service and atmosphere! RPM Steak can definitely compete with Chicago's long standing steakhouses. We were greeted and seated promptly upon arriving and even offered a pashmina when one of us mentioned we were a bit chilly. The space has a retro-feel but is well lit, spacious and trendy. Having been there on their 8th night in service- it was also great people watching. Steven was our waiter and was excellent. Verry pricey meal overall- but worth the money. I highly recommend the following items: Oysters Kale Salad Filet Charred Sweet Corn (AMAZING) Millionaire Potato 14K chocolate cake (giant- share with a friend)
(5)Georg Roth Los Angeles R.
Had a great service at the bar. The waiter was giving me excellent information about everything on the Menue. It's nice to get a great service, just makes you to want to come back. My Steak was perfectly prepared. Can only highly recommend this place.
(5)Raj D.
Restaurant atmosphere is great and the waitstaff is delightful. Went to grab a few drinks with some friends and see what the hype was about but ended up leaving disappointed. Our waitress pushed the 42 oz Tomahawk wagyu steak and were told we could share. The steak came with a side of Sunchockes, which happen to be the root of a sunflower, making this side unique and not to mention tasty. The disappointment came with the bone of the steak making up for the majority of the meal and for 150 bucks it definately wasn't worth it. I've had much better steak at many wallet friendly locations in Chicago. I will not be going back for dinner but maybe for some drinks!
(3)Mew W.
Great swanky steak place with really old dry aged beef. The sides were ok and were family style. Lots of food. Great wines!
(4)Jay J.
Wow...RPM Steak definitely exceeded our already high expectations. We had earlyish reservations this past Saturday. First, we showed up and the ladies at the front were nice and considerate. We showed up early so we had a great manhattan and martini at the bar. Then the experience started. Joe, their sommelier, was friendly, helpful, and SO knowledgeable about their extensive wine list. He helped us pick a wonderful bottle of pino noir that was in our price range. Eric J, our server was kind, entertaining, and quick! We skipped appetizers knowing we wanted to feast and have a dessert. I got the Duke which was a perfectly cooked filet. My fiance got the steak tips. Both were perfectly cut, cooked, and absolutely delicious. To go with our steaks we got the brussel sprouts, blue cheese mashed potatoes, and oyster mushrooms. The brussel sprouts may have been the best thing we ate all night! To wrap up, we had a complimentary green apple cotton candy. It was fun, light, and really really tasty! We also had the Alaskan. My fiance called it "an event" and she wasn't wrong. The presentation is as cool as it gets. And it was REALLY good too! A major thanks to Joe, Eric, and the RPM Steak staff for helping us celebrate our engagement!
(5)P L.
This place is sexy and classic. I first want to say, ladies step up your outfit game, its a place to see and be seen. I was traveling on business , and after a long day of hodge podge, I was looking forward to my Martini. I highly suggest a seat at the bar If you are traveling alone. I enjoyed a petite filet and a order of perfectly blanched asparagus. I will return again. THank you Jennifer for being a amazing bartender. Went back to my room completely satiated.
(5)Raven H.
We went for dinner last night and everything was fantastic. Our waiter, Thomas, was excellent. The food we ordered was excellent. There were 4 of us, all ladies, and so we opted to order a variety of things to share. It was more than enough food! The Parker rolls are delicious. The rosemary butter served with them is so good I asked where I could buy some. We tried the kale salad and the heirloom tomato salad, both were very good. As our entree we ordered the 24 oz cowboy steak, Brussels spouts, peppers and the millionaire potato. For dessert we ordered the baked Alaska and the chocolate cake. My friends preferred the baked Alaska. My favorite was the chocolate cake. It was very rich cake but really good. I highly recommend making a stop at RPM Steak if you are looking for a nice meal out in Chicago.
(5)Sims K.
one word: BACON! Best bacon in the city...everything we ordered was unbelievable. The service was great and the overall ambiance was perfect! We celebrated a birthday and were taken care of tremendously.
(5)Lulu L.
Just had lunch here and it was amazing. I had the kale salad as a starter and for lunch I ordered the RPM BLT with a side of brussels sprouts. I can't over how good the good was. I will dream about your bs for days. I will also try to recreate the spice pineapple drink when I get home. What a refreshing drink for the summer. Big !
(5)Ray D.
NY Strip seemed small but prepared well. Requested it cut but did not come cut? Bacon appetizer was fatty but tasted like yummy breakfast syrup. But would not order that again. Great salads! Blue cheese Mash potatoes were awesome! Good chocolate cake dessert.
(4)Dabney, B.
Wow. I am speechless. If u are a fan of the five star RPM Italian, get here ASAP (if you can get in). I just left the grand opening. Thick Cut Bacon Appetizer with a Bourbon Vanilla Bean Glaze is a must (duh). I followed that up with Raw oysters, fresh and chilled right off the boat. A lean cut of Medium Rare Bison filet bursts with flavor (if this is lean eats I can't imagine what the bone-in Ribeye I get next visit tastes like), and was the next thing I ordered. Get on it! They have an 8 oz, so if you haven't had it and want a taste, don't think twice about it. That left me plenty of room for a light whole grilled Dorade, a millionaire potato as a side with fresh black truffle finely shaved at the table by the best staff in the industry, and the Ravioli Bolognese that rivals the pastas over at Big Brother RPM Italian. And don't forget about the banana soufflé, which u need to order in advance (hazelnut and raspberry are also options but I only brought one stomach). Or you can elect to go my route and order it late with a fine bottle of red in between to hold you over for the late arrival. Great wine list, which is a must at any steakhouse, and they opened up fully loaded! Playlist is phenomenal. Better than any lounge or club in the city. Overall experience is off the charts and I have no affiliation to anyone working there or ownership. I still prefer the people watching better at RPM Italian, my #1 rec in the city, but with this 1-2 punch you can't go wrong. Not to mention it was the first night so its identity is just getting established. Hate to sound cliche-ish, but I could give it 6 stars, I would. Bill showed up of course, being the first night and all, and spoke to nearly every patron other than me, but that's ok, I was hoping for his better half anyway. Nice job folks. I hate to get this party started with such a positive yelp review, as I wish it would just quietly sit here without anyone noticing so I can go in peace anytime I please, but as I departed, reality hit. That just isn't possible, so I give u this candid review. Good luck getting in. Might take u about a year, but it is well worth the wait. I also got a tour of the private rooms (thanks Shannon!) Perhaps the best in the city. Too bad we have spending limits in my industry, otherwise all my customers would be coming with me in the best future. But for my next buddy who bites the dust, I will be throwing his bachelor party dinner here. This place is the real deal, not some latest greatest Chicago eatery/fad that will be unheard of or too yesterday months from now. Thanks for a well done job guys. With every pricey penny, with Class from C to s. Can't wait to get back!
(5)Chirag P.
Shrimps on steroids, juicy sliders and great wines. Service was phenomenal and the food was fantastic. Housemade chips I could eat by the bowl full. Nice modern decor as well. I shall be back.
(4)Diana S.
I had a reservation last night for a late anniversary dinner with my boyfriend. We were new to the place and the server helped a lot with describing how the menu was set up and also helpful with a wine selection. After minutes passed by, we decided to go on sharing a cowboy steak and a millionaires potato. The cowboy steak had a nice touch of fat to it and cooked perfectly(medium well). I would say the millionaires potato was my favorite, though. I would order it again and I wished I ordered another one just for to go. After dinner we settled on the Baked Alaskan for dessert and I think being able to watch it get prepared in front of us was a nice way of ending the night. Will recommend to others and definitely come again.
(5)D T.
This location is SO much better than the original RPM; I was shocked. The guy and I went at prime time without reservations; thankfully he's a great tipper. We snagged a booth asap in the bar. Our server was super attentive, and I did not like my drink. It tasted old or just not right at all. Normally I feel awful sending things back, but for $40, this was unbearable. The replacement was excellent. We ordered the seafood tower which was great. Not as good as Maude's or Bavette's, but good. I was Hell bent on ordering a bone in steak, and it was either a filet or an almost $100 strip. My date could have cared less, but I wasn't starving. He ordered a ribeye, and the server talked me into the bone in ribeye as well. Being my least favorite cut, I was very pleasantly surprised. It was excellent. And the millionaire potato is as good as everyone says. Cotton candy at the end is weird. I don't like it in general, and wish they'd leave a cookie or cupcake. Overall the vibe is less attitude, more business men, way more enjoyable. And as much as I like the original, there's always something off about it. I'll definitely choose Steak over the OG any time.
(5)Lindsey D.
I made the BF get reservations here for my birthday, mainly because I wanted that baked alaska :) I was a little annoyed that when we arrived on time for our reservations, we still had to wait about 20 minutes to be seated, but so it goes. Once seated, I was also a little annoyed that the waiter didn't ask if we were celebrating anything, mainly because I know they bring out cotton candy for special occasions and I wanted some of that! To be fair, the BF should have mentioned it was my birthday when he made the reservations, but he didn't. I had two cocktails, the cobbler and the sparkling cocktail. Cobbler was a little too tequila-y for me, but it was good. The sparkling cocktail was delicious and pretty. For appetizers we got the 3 cheese fondue and coal roasted king crab. Fondue was delicious, but it is kind of hard to go wrong with melted cheese and bread. The king crab was amazing, but such a small portion what you pay. it's just one leg so basically we each got 2 bites. I ordered the 8 oz. filet and he ordered the NY strip. Both cooked medium. Both were delicious. We split the brussel spouts and blue cheese whipped potatoes, which were both good but nothing special. For dessert we ordered the baked alaska and my bf asked if they do anything special for bdays. Kind of embarrassing considering I knew they did and he should have asked before hand but nevertheless the brought me my watermelon cotton candy with a little happy birthday topper. The baked alaska was prepared in front of us and was just as awesome as I thought it would be.
(4)Kathryn S.
Everything was amazing. Yes, its expensive and upper crust....don't go here if you don't want that. We had reservations but tables weren't getting turned over fast enough so we had to wait a bit at the bar to be seated, and after we sat it took awhile for our waiter to come to us but it was worth it and they MORE than made up for it. We closed the place down and our waiter accommodated us from start to finish, even helping suggest drinks and food that were perfection. The food - to die for. Everything was amazing, the foie gras, the steak, the frites, the brussel sprouts, the baked alaska, the drinks! YUM YUM YUM. Best part - they managed to have you leave COMPLETE satisfied without being so full you hurt and want to vomit despite the flowing of food. Great music, great ambiance, friendly staff - really start to finish a treat. Keep up the great work!
(5)Elizabeth R.
This place was exceptional! My husband and I came here for our 4th wedding anniversary. The atmosphere and ambiance is very slick and relaxing. We started off with wine and a Moscow Mule along with the garlic bread fondue. The fondue was so delicious but I must warn you that the cheese was quite stinky, a bit too much for my husband. I got the chicken dish and my husband got the Duke steak, which was huge. The chicken was largr, perfectly broiled, and came with a delicious yogurt sauce. We got the hash brown pototoes and spinach as a side. The spinach was very flavorful and the hash browns were baked with bacon scraps - oh my! The service was exceptional as well. Our waiter, was funny and attentive but also did not rush us at all. For dessert we got the vanilla bread pudding and they treated us to a GIANT wheel of cotton candy. All the staff was helpful and worked as a team to help one another out. Our bill was approximately $200 after tip and all. A bit pricey but worth every penny and good for special occasions. The best part of this night however was that Bill and Giuliana were actually dining here, two booths away from ours. Even better was that Bill came up to us, shook our hands and wished us a happy anniversary. It was a very cool experience especially since we both love them so much and always joke about hopefully seeing them one day, every time,we go to RPM.
(5)Mariam K.
Chicago can never have enough Steakhouses, so glad we have this now. I was lucky enough to get a reservation exactly when I wanted it! I'm not in love with steaks, but if its cut for me, flavorful and the meats perfectly cooked the way I want it, then I don't mind it. I ordered the sliced hangar steak, and I never say I loved my steak, but for the fist time I did! Our waiter helped us with our order, and everything he recommended was amazing - the Rosemary Parker rolls, bibb and avocado salad, millionaire's potato, and roasted corn. For dessert we ordered the cheesecake souffle, which I wasn't a fan of, which is probably why I'm giving it 4 stars... because the dessert completes the meal, and I figured with how good everything else tasted, the dessert would be amazing, unfortunately I was disappointed. The service was impeccable, all the waiters constantly kept coming to clear/clean our table and check on us. The ambiance was nice as well, I felt like I was in a different city. Until we meet again!
(4)Joe R.
This was my girlfriend and I's first time here. We sat at the bar and had a round of drinks and a snack so we were not there for a full dinner. We received attentive and polite service. We got an excellent review of the menu from one of the staff after he found out we had not been there before. Definitely was enough to entice us to return. The Wagyu they service, is from Japan, the real effing deal. Butter meat. We ordered the tuna sashimi. It was seared evenly on the outside from vinegar. The inside was raw, tender, and absolutely amazing. The display was neat and appetizing. Our drinks were very delicious and we plan on returning for the wagyu at a later date. I rated this five stars because service, food, and cleanliness were all exceptional.
(5)Mayra C.
I went for my 1st year wedding anniversary. I had a reservation and was seated right away. The service was great. We had the 60 day aged Ribeye and it was amazing. Best ribeye we've ever had. It was pricey but more than enough for both of us. So good that my husband wanted to take the bone home to finish it off, lol! Of course he was kidding. But their sides were just as good. We had million dollar potato, Mac and cheese and I forgot what mushroom option we went with but everything was superb. I will definitely come again.
(5)Cassie M.
This place is amazing! The service was excellent, the food was to die for, and the atmosphere was so relaxed. Me and my husband both got steaks and they were melt in your mouth good! We got the millionaire potato's and wow, amazing Everything was good, and it was money well spent!
(5)Merrill O.
Yep. I love me a good steakhouse, and RPM Steak fits the bill! Nice atmosphere, fun background music, excellent service (thanks, Chrissie!), and great food. We started with the Seared Foie Gras and the Thick-Cut Bacon appetizers. Both were quite good...the Foie Gras had an interesting pairing with bread pudding and pineapple....and the Bacon was bacon....isn't that always enough?? For our main course, the 3 of us all had different cuts of steak (mine was the Grass-Fed New York Strip...I highly recommend it if you like your steaks super rare, like I do) and Soy-Glazed Shitake Mushrooms, Blue Cheese Whipped Potatoes and Brussels Sprouts. The only side I didn't really care for was the Brussels Sprouts...I prefer mine to be whole sprouts, not shaved. All in all, a great steak dinner, with fairly generous portions.
(4)Agnes S.
Love RPM Italian, so was happy to dine here yesterday. Great lunch spot...if you want to impress a colleague or a date...take them here. The chilled lobster cocktail was awesome; so was the presentation. My black cod was perfect; right amount of sweetness from the mirin glaze. The 8oz. Filet was cooked exactly as ordered; bernaise side was a nice compliment to the meat. I gotta say that the iced coffee tea impressed me...as I drink these 2x a day. They give you iced tea ice cubes, so your tea won't be diluted - how clever! Service was polished; can't remember our server's name (blonde bun) but she was very attentive and knowledgeable. Will definitely be back for dinner
(5)John P.
RPM steak is a restaurant for people who watch the E channel and thinks it's cool. It's a nice restaurant but it is definitely overpriced and overhyped. That said, it was very good and we had a great time. I ordered the DUKE ribeye steak and it was glorious. I didn't put my fork down until it was devoured. We also had Foie Gras, mostly because it has been discussed in movies that rich assholes eat, and the appetizer bacon. To my surprise, both were wonderful. We wound up ordering 3 desserts to split between is 4. It was all a big dog and pony show. Lots of flash but pretty empty. I wish I had ordered another steak but didn't want to work overtime the next week. The service was great. Why the hell do these people use their talents to serve in these restaurants. Our waitress was too nice and too knowledgable and well spoken. I hope she gets paid handsomely. Wonderful girl. Forget her name. She kind of reminded of a child that Demi Moore could have had with an Asian man. I would go if you have the money. Otherwise, buy some nice meats and watch the E channel all night and pretend you are someone special like on those shows.
(4)Jason M.
Best steakhouse in chicago! Well spaced tables, excellent service, bison and grass fed opinions and Attention to detail. One suggestion they should offer french service on the sides, like most great steakhouses do. Other than that I had a wonderful meal. I plan on bringing my wife for our anniversary next month. Can't wait. Bison filet I highly recommend.
(5)Valeria G.
I am writing a 5 star review because of how well the staff worked together after a chauvinistic customer experience. I was out there for a friend's birthday on a Saturday night. Towards the end of the night I watched as a hostess exchanged words reprimanding a customer. She stormed off and told the bouncer and her fellow coworkers; who then approached the customer. We watched as the customer swore he had done nothing wrong. He then proceeded to take his shots and continue to frolic at another table with 2 women. Finally, he was escorted out and as he proceeded to leave he yelled to the hostess who got him in trouble. He yelled inappropriate things to her across the room and flicked her off. Other customers were appalled. I applaud the staff for sticking up for their coworker and not tolerating this sort of behavior (that unfortunately is experienced throughout River North). The staff did a superb job to stand up for the unacceptable behavior over the profit they could have gained with that belligerent man and his cohorts. He yelled to say he's never coming to the establishment again. Thank God.
(5)Marge G.
A great lively steakhouse in Chicago! The Duke was excellent as was the 60 day bone in rib eye! The service was very attentive & great side dishes!
(5)Sandra L.
Love the Tommy Hawk steak! And that millionaire potatoe (drool)...is to die for! Service is great and they have this grape flavored cotton candy u have to try. But let's not forget the chocolate cake with gold flakes....yum!
(5)Matt V.
Great experience! Our waiter was extremely friendly and knowledgeable of the menu. The selection of entrées was excellent and all of the meats are top notch. And for dessert, 14K gold chocolate cake...a must!
(5)Yao W.
I had a new year family get together at this classy steakhouse! By the way note this is not RPM Italian which is only two blocks away. The dining environment is extremely pleasant. In particular I love the corner sofa seats.
(5)Kat B.
We had a wonderful dinner here - it was a Monday night, so it was not very crowded and we had a booth with a good view. We loved the cheese fondue, the hen wood mushrooms, and the millionaire potato - maybe even more than the steaks (which were cooked perfectly and were delicious!) It was my husband's birthday so they brought out a watermelon cotton candy "puff" with "Happy Birthday" on it - very nice touch. Creative food and wonderful service!
(5)Gretchen S.
My mom and I had lunch at RPM Steak yesterday.. I've eaten dinner here before and enjoyed it. I wanted to say thank you to your staff. Everyone was so kind to my mom. She is elderly and has some mobility issues. Everyone made her feel special and she enjoyed her lunch experience. Thank you for making my mom's day. I will definitely be bringing her back for lunch again.
(5)Alex A.
We went last evening and sat upstairs. I really wanted to be "wowed" by the place, but I wasn't. The service was great and the food was good . I liked my salad but the veggie sides were just ok. We actually sent one of the sides back because it was too salty to eat. The room upstairs has no ambiance and completely removed from the energy on the main floor. At least the noise level was better upstairs, so I could hear conversations. Again, great service but the food didn't meet expectations.
(3)Kiran H.
Overall, RPM Steak was a rare treat. The Parker House Rolls were warm and delicious. I had the Duke and it was just flawless. I actually dreamt about it that night. The sea salt they provide you really kicks it up a notch, too. It was definitely the best steak I've ever had. My mother had house specialty chicken and it was amazingly spiced. Just a LOT of small bones. Loved the sauce that came with it. Our waitress was perfect. Very knowledgable and warm. The ambiance and music was super trendy. The only complaint I have is about the host. I was waiting to be seated and for some reason he just stared at me coldly. An awkward few seconds passed by and I realized he was waiting for my mother. I didn't realize she was still checking her coat. So I laughed and said, "oops, didn't realize she wasn't behind me." I got a cold stare in return. When she was ready, the host wordlessly took us to our table. Not a big deal, but it was surprising. I would definitely return (if I had another $200 to spend).
(4)Jay I.
Hearing a lot of good stuff about this new steakhouse I decided to try. We made a reservation at 8:30pm, but the table was ready at 9pm. Also overheard that table for 2 without a reservation will be a 90 min wait. It was that packed. Our server was very nice and we started with a complementary amuse bouche. My wife started with whiskey (doesn't remember the name) which she said was very good. Then we ordered a brioche type bread (no complementary bread in this restaurant) and bourbon glazed bacon. On mother of heaven, this bacon was one of a kind, and everyone should taste a piece of this. Then we moved on to the steak. We ordered grassfed ribeye and new york strip. They were good, but I think I should have ordered the signature steaks. For the sides we ordered roasted cauliflower which seemed to be marinated with curry powder, and shiitake mushroom that had a very firm texture. Now back to the hosts, when we arrived at 8:30pm and asked for the table, the hostess initially told me the staff were cleaning our table and it should be ready in minutes. Then 15 minutes passed. I went back to ask the host who was with the hostess I initially talked to, and he told me the restaurant was a bit backed up that day but my table should be ready very soon. Then another 15 minutes passed. There are two problems here. First, the hostess lied to us that our table was getting ready when in fact it was not even close to being ready. Also in a high end restaurant like this, where reservation is almost impossible to do especially on weekends on a short notice, reservations mean something. I mean that it should be observed strictly, and it is the restaurant's responsibility to calculate the circulation flow of customers so that nothing like this happens. Restaurant cancel reservations if we show up like 10-15 minutes late, but restaurants being 30 minutes late is ok? No it definitely is not ok.
(4)Meredith K.
I had such high hopes! We made our reservation a month in advance and then anxiously awaited. When we walked through the door you can see the coat check to the left and the host stand on right. So went up to one of the hosts. He quietly confirmed my rez and asked if we were checking coats. At first I said no but then my boyfriend took my coat. And then I stood there. No words were exchanged. Then I stepped aside so others could check in. Then my boyfriend said he was going to run to the boy's room. My friend and I stood to the side. We thought, should we have walked to another station? So we walked in to the bar area a bit, but that wasn't it. So then we stood across from the host stand just looking at them. They looked back at us. No one made a move. So then I was annoyed and went up to the guy I talked to and said, "I'm sorry but are waiting or what should we be doing?" He (w/o eye contact or talking) grabbed some menus and told the seater guy to seat us. Inside its crazy, very cool, very white jacketed steakhouse-y. We were seated in the middle of a bunch of tables that were not arranged very well. I could lean back just a little and talk to the table that was near us (which I actually did later) My seat was bumped by just about every server who was trying to get to one of the many tables that were clumped together. Then the pacing was off. We received the Parker House rolls right away with some butter.They weren't hot. It was just ok. Not bad but I wouldn't order them again. Then our drinks arrived along with two other starters. I hate when this happens because what are you supposed to do with the big menus and wine list? I will say the old fashioneds are fantastic. We got the hot crab starter which was insanely delicious. It was small. We each only got a bite which we knew that was going to happen. If I had ordered 10 more of those it would have been amazing. We also tried the octopus. I'm glad it was no one's first time w/ octopus b/c it would have been their last. We found ourselves saying things like, I like the little potatoes that are with it. The octopus didn't have much flavor and was chewy. Then our guy came back to take the rest of our order. He seemed very rushed. Like if we didn't have the answer immediately then he was leaving. There was one point where we had to stop him from going. I ordered the cod which was very well cooked. The sauce was a little too sweet but nice. I could have used some sort of small garnish. My boyfriend and friend both ordered a dry aged NY stip, but they wanted it cooked differently. A true test! We also ordered the millionaire's potatoes, brussels sprouts and caramelized mushrooms. They cleared our plates and then our waiter came over to see if we wanted wine. I asked about one of the bottles that I had before to see if he thought it would go w/ fish and steak. He seemed bothered that I had a wine question and said he'd get the sommelier over. It seemed like 3 mins later and a my food was being put in front of me. Then our waiter quickly took it away and said sorry that was a mistake. Then a min later it came back again. By the time the sommelier came over we had decided that it would make more sense to get just a glass each since we were eating different things. He was helpful. I will say that their wine by the bottle selection is limited in that if you don't want to spend over $100 on a bottle then you have like 1 choice. I wanted to dig right into those fancy potatoes! But I needed to borrow my boyfriend's steak knife to do it. They were tough! They weren't hot! They were blah. I wasn't getting gooey cheesy truffle goodness. In fact nothing they served us was hot. My fish was lukewarm. The brussels were ok. A nice salad like dish with bits of apples. We really liked the mushrooms but I wasn't sure if we got the right ones. I wasn't getting caramelized from them. The steaks were supposed to be rare and medium-rare. They were both rare. My boyfriend then blamed himself and said he should have ordered it medium. For a steakhouse I think that's unacceptable. But he said it was so delicious that he was going to eat it. He ate half of it because he likes to have it the next day. So we asked to have it wrapped. Then we tried three desserts; the baked Alaska b/c that's so rare, the chocolate cake, and the recommended nutella bread pudding. The cake was amazing and rich enough for 3. Pass on the pudding - you can't tell that there's even chocolate in it. The Alaska is flambeed table-side. Its nice. Then we asked about the 1/2 a steak to take home. It was MIA. They offered to either comp it or make a new one to go. So he has a whole one for the next day now. I'd come back for the cocktails and the cake. I was just surprised being LEYE of the service.
(3)Denise W.
My experience here was absolutely wonderful! This was the last stop of the night for my Birthday outing with a very good friend. It was the perfect atmosphere for us to catch up in as well. The decor and staff were both beautiful without being pretentiously so. Our waiter was attentitive and informative from start to finish. I was on the fence about which drink to choose and he was able to recommend a one. The appetizer, the crab leg, was outstanding with the mayo it was served with. The entrées, we went with, the steak burgers, were very filling. Sweet potato fries were to die for! To top it off we wound up going with the chocolate cake and, to my surprise and delight, it came with 14 Carat edible gold flakes all over, with a candle in it to celebrate my day! I would highly recommend this place for a great place that will impress on every level! I will definitely be back!
(5)Food L.
The ambience, scene, and desserts here are beyond stellar. My biggest issue with this place was the poor cooking skills when it came to the temperatures. I came with a party of five and all of us got the signature "The Duke" - 10 oz ribeye filet at MRare for our main dish. This steak costs $52.00 each so you would think it would be out of this world. No. They had to send back our entire order because they all came out brown in the center. When they came the second time, they were still brownish. It was really bad, but at that point we felt so bad for the server we kept them. That being said, the waiter's service was awesome! He was very friendly and brought over free desserts for the mess up. The staff in general seems a bit cold though, especially the hosts when you walk in and bussers. Overall - I would come here for drinks and dessert. Stay clear of the steak.
(4)Enola D.
My new favorite restaurant when visiting Chicago. The decor, food and service is outstanding.
(5)Robert M.
Get the Wagyu Beef. 'Nuf said! We were a table of 7. Three got the Steak Frites with a truffle béarnaise sauce. My second choice after the A5 Miyazaki. Other three got seafood...scallops, fish, etc. All thought their dinners were great.
(5)Naty K.
Didn't have to wait for our reservation, scallops were amazing, steak was great, and our server was very nice. I'll be back!
(5)Kari S.
How disappointing. I went there last night to celebrate a friend's birthday and the food was just mediocre. We started with a bunch of appetizers. The Parker rolls tasted stale, the yellowtail sashimi had no flavor. The shrimp and the bacon were decent. For dinner, I had the cod and my husband had the filet. The cod had bones in it and the filet had no flavor. If you want a steak, there are a ton of better steakhouses in the city.
(2)Kasper K.
Everything about this place is awesome. First, be sure to request Anthony as your waiter. He's friendly, attentive, and just great. Atmosphere is phenomenal and so is the food! I can't wait to come back again!
(5)Simone R.
Worst restaurant I've ever been to. What a horrible experience. I recently took my fiancé there for her birthday. We both ordered our steaks medium. Well, she received hers rare, and I received my well done. Actually, some parts were burnt. My steak was incredibly dry as well. The dessert event sucked! What a waste of $300. The only good thing we liked was the wine, and the crab appetizer. I must include that rpm steak is incredibly overpriced. Next, the service. Well, I get it. I'm young...I'm 21 years old. What do I know about steaks or fancy restaurants. Well, I know a lot. Because I work in the bar industry, and I work at mostly ever bar in River north as a DJ. I work my ass off to live the way I want to live. I'm a Dj for a VERY big radio station in Chicago. But obviously, my money's not good enough compared to the football player on the left of me, and a hockey player or doctor on my right. Our server barely gave us any attention, while he was the football players nuts. So beware, only go if you're waiving a buck at your server. Definitely the worst experience of my life. I've eaten at every single steak house in Chicago; All thanks to my line of work that allows me to try any restaurant in the city. So, unfortunately, I can confidently say that rpm steak was the biggest dump I've ever walked into. Sorry my 7 series doesn't compare to the white Ferrari parked outside, or to the Lamborghini parked behind it. So thank you rpm steak for giving me the worst experience of my life!
(1)Nate F.
beautiful lay out...I actually like RPM Steak way more than RPM Italian. It's up there as one of Chicago's best steakhouses. Seafood tower and millionaire potato is must!!! Well worth the money Tip: try to go just to the bar, sometime seating opens up there...same menu
(5)Michael B.
Very elegant, fine dining experience with food cooked to perfection.
(5)Nicole L.
I'm leaving RPM Steak a 3/4 because the food would have been 4/5 but service was 2/3. Strangely, our server was very nice, but when I paid attention to other tables, I felt like he didn't give us the same service. Normally, I wouldn't care that much, but as the reservation stated, it was our 1 year wedding anniversary celebration. That's kind of a big deal. My husband had made sure to notify the host when making the reservation. Our waiter did wish us a happy anniversary when he first greeted us, but that's about it. Our drink orders took quite sometime to arrive and my husband's beer came out wrong. It took a while to get the right beer back again. It was a Sunday night and the restaurant was busy, but not CRAZY weekend busy. Next, we ordered the parker house rolls (which i was SO excited for) with our drink order. He didn't come back to tell us that they they ran out of the Parker House Rolls until he finally came back to take our main entree order. By this time, we were starved and really needed something with our drinks. The waiter knew I was disappointed about it and didn't do anything to remedy the situation. Our salad took a long time too. It came out after we had basically finished our first beer and first glass of wine...that's a long time, especially since I was nursing my $16 glass of wine. Redeeming factor: everything we ordered was delicious!
(3)polymorphyc g.
I have been here many times. I love this place. Last time we had the best server yet. David, he was vey knowledgable about the food, and specific preparations of each item. I was very pleased with his extensive knowledge of each item on the menu. He came by when needed didn't push or rush is at all, and he was thanked heavily in the end. The bar scene is popping, after we checked in we found a spot and started doing some drinking the standards, manhattans, martinis, ect, are great. They also have a great special drink menu, wine selection. The people watch was awesome. Some of Chicago's most beautiful and friendly folks were there. We talked to a regular, and I mean everydayer and he bought us a round of drinks. Finally, the manager Jourdan is top notch, and is deeply concerned about maintaining this restaurants superior reputation. Finally the garage right next door has EV charging.
(5)Shayna Y.
Overall: I was disappointed in RPM steak. While I don't mind paying a pretty penny for a meal, I expect to have a great experience - this didn't have a good value proposition. Likes: - Service was incredibly friendly Gripes: - Disappointed with the food (especially for the price) - the filet was good, but not $42 good. The brussel sprout salad was really bland. The Millionaire Potato was good, but not $18 good. There are so many other steakhouses in Chicago with better sides. - Disappointed with the atmosphere, I was expected it to be a little more trendy/chic like RPM Italian, but it was steakhouse-bland - Cocktails were limited and uninspiring
(2)Trookie N.
Had dinner on a business trip. Our reservation was 9:30pm. The place was rocking. I was a little hesitant about dinning here. Thinking it's a big hype cause Bill & Giuliana are owners. I was really surprised how good the food was. The Spicy Miso Grilled Lobster was frickin' amazing! I would fly to Chicago and just order that again in a heartbeat. The Black Cod literally melts in your mouth. The Beet Salad was fantastic. They give you so much beets. The Filet was OK. Overall Food here is amazing! I would highly highly recommend this place.
(5)Nora B.
Must order the Baked Alaska!! I don't even remember the dinner it was so good!
(4)Tan L.
I love this place. Very exclusive, service was excellent and food was top notch! Location is convenient too since we live in the city! I highly recommend this place!
(5)Ron J.
Way overrated. Food was good but with all the steakhouses in Chicago I've been to I don't think I'd go back for the price. Started with coal roasted king crab, delish but very rich. Next had the fondue which was good but pure melted fat goo, already feeling a lb of butter in my stomach. Wedge salad had pickled jalapeños and kalmata olives?!?! Then most disappointing part of the meal was my 77 dollar Waygu ribeye. I've spent more for steaks before but this was such a let down because it was 6oz of fat ring (see pic). Normally on a ribeye that rendered fat ring inside of the cap is the most delish buttery goodness but this was inedible. Half my steak was left on the plate. Brussels sprouts were great and the crispy baked potato is prob best I've ever had. Such a let down on the steak. Great atmosphere, good service (our waiter wasn't great but bus boys were awesome and the other waiters seemed really good).
(2)Samantha H.
I had been excited to check this place out since most foodies I know that agreed RPM was overrated said this place was much better. Overall I found it the same as RPM, not bad, but overrated and overpriced. I will say I really love the decor. The interior is very well done. The bar area is very cool. Our experience started out by getting the feeling the place wanted us to check our coats, which is fine. However we had to wait literally 5 minutes. The line was growing so eventually someone assisted the girl at the coat check but they started at the rear of the line with the people who hadn't been waiting as long. The three of us looked at each other a tad perplexed, but nothing major. We were sat and our server immediately came over, which I did appreciate. I looked at the wine list, which was grossly overpriced although that seems to be pretty standard, unfortunately. For example, Blackbird Arise, which retails for $50 at Binnys was $120 on their list. Bennys has the same bottle for $81. My friend got a dirty martini and did say it was really good. Our server had a few suggestions, although I think most fell short. We started with the thick cut bacon, which was good cause, well, it's bacon. Not the best thick cut I've had but any day you get thick cut bacon is better than most other days. On the suggestion of the server, we got the crab appetizer. All three of us didn't care for it at all. I actually liked it a bit more than my two companions but they both did not care for it. Then we got the yellowtail appetizer. This was not a suggestion although definitely the strongest app. It was very good actually. I would highly recommend. Again based on recommendations, my two companions got 'the Duke.' I get it...named after their son. Cute. I wish I could rave about that but both of them said it was not that good. They said it was bland. That being said, they were both cooked perfectly (one medium and one medium rare so different temperatures as well). I went against the recommendation and got the bison filet. This was very good. They both tried a bite and said it was much better than 'the Duke.' If I return I will definitely get this again and highly recommend. He raved about the mac and cheese and one of my friends is a hug mac and cheese fan and pretty much always gets it. She said she hates how restaurants rave about their mac and cheese and then when you get it, it's just mac and cheese. So she was hoping that would not be the case here but unfortunately it was. It was not bad, but nothing special. We also got the brussells, which were pretty soggy and lacked flavor. The hen of the woods mushrooms were very good as well and that was the one exception to my earlier statement about recommendations falling short. I would get these again. Over all nothing was bad but for the price point (higher than similar steakhouses), it didn't seem to meet expectations. The clear standouts were the yellowtail and the bison filet.
(3)Cassie B.
Holy mother! This place is great. I noticed the not so stellar reviews...maybe they have had time to get their acts together? This place was awesome for our visit. Hubblestilskins and I went on a whim on a Thursday night because he was craving a good steak. Mission accomplished! The steaks were cooked perfectly (even my Pittsburgh style which isn't always done right, or at all). They were amazingly, melt in your mouth, heavenly hunks of beef. We also had the big eyed tuna sashimi appetizer which was incredible. Also melt in your mouth, with flavors that were enough to pique the palate, but not overpowering. The spinach was on another level. I'd eat it every day if I could. The sommelier was a genius. She knew exactly what we wanted/needed. We appreciated her services very much. Speaking of service-it was great! Our server was attentive but not overwhelming. He made great recommendations. Very nice. In sum, go here yesterday. It was so good! We will definitely be back!
(5)Caitlin F.
A really great place for dinner! Took us about 25 minutes after our scheduled reservation to be seated. Normally, that would not have been okay, but my disappointment was quickly eased standing at the roomy bar and ordering a drink from their top notch cocktail menu. After being seated in a comfy booth in the back corner overlooking the whole dining room, the manager immediately came over to apologize for the wait and sent out complimentary thick cut bacon and octopus appetizers. Both very good, thus allowing us to completely forget that we ever had to wait for our table! Our waiter, Joshua, was attentive and humorous, and his suggestions were spot on. The wine list includes a lot of impressive dates and varieties - we had a 1993 La Jota Cabernet that went perfectly with the steaks. The truffle risotto is not on the menu but is a MUST HAVE!! Black (or white if they're in season) truffles shaved table side and the rice is cooked to perfection. The millionaire potatoes were decent, but may have been better if they were warmer. The "duke" ribeye filet (cooked medium rare) was a hit at our table. I got the crab and asparagus topping, but fortunately also tried the bone marrow topping, which I would highly recommend. During your meal, you may see a lot of tables eating cotton candy. This is unfortunately for birthdays only, but they change the flavors every night. So fake a friend's birthday because who doesn't want watermelon cotton candy!? I wish we tried the 14k chocolate cake, but instead got the popcorn dessert (only room for one dessert after all of that food). Definitely not disappointed - It was a perfect medley of crunchy, creamy, cold, warm, peanut butter, chocolate, and caramel. Yes, it is expensive, but so are most steak houses and fine dining restaurants in River North, and I do believe there are better steaks in Chicago. Overall, it was an amazing dining experience with great ambience, food, and service. I can't wait to go back!
(4)Alex N.
The experience backs up the hype. This high end steak house empresses in all aspects. The steak was outstanding, cooked perfect to order. Wine list is extensive and the waiters are extremely friendly and willing to help you with anything on the list or menu. Make sure and reserve your spot months in advance. I called 3 months ahead and had the choice of 4pm or 10pm. Worth the wait and early dinner time!
(5)Anthony L.
Summary: Pros: "The Duke" Ribeye Filet Atlantic Scallops Millionaire's Potato Old-Fashioned (Cocktail) Trendy space , looks good Meh: Roasted bone marrow Glazed Sweets Cons: Price NOW, THE DETAILS After hearing that RPM was the steakhouse of the moment, and the place to see and be seen, we were excited to give it a try. Even a month out, we were only able to get 4 pm reservations. The space itself is attractive and modern. Black and white abound here, with the waitstaff sporting black pants and white sport coats. Tables are spaced well and the booths lining the outside walls are spacious and plush, though I noticed that the tables had wide bases, which made it difficult to get in and out of the booth without jostling the table. I almost sent some water glasses flying when I got up. OLD FASHIONED I am wary of $13 cocktails, but because I like whiskey, I end up paying more often than I would like. No regrets here. The cocktail is lighted zested with orange, adding nice flavor without overpowering the drink or making it bitter. The whiskey shines here, with some nice sweetness making this a wonderful drink. I could easily post up at the bar here and run up a $78 tab before being asked to leave. Grade: A ROASTED BONE MARROW We tried the bone marrow appetizer because, why not? The dish is presented nicely, with the large bones set in a criss cross pattern and a grilled ciabatta bread surrounding it. The dish is topped with a small pile of green herbs, mostly for color, seeing that they didn't enhance the dish. This was my first time trying bone marrow, but I found the experience to be "meh" the bone marrow was decently seasoned, but fatty and not as interesting as I would have hoped. Given the price point, I expected more. This basically is the pricy, amped-up equivalent of a bread basket. Grade: C "THE DUKE" RIBEYE FILET I ordered this cut Medium Rare and was not disappointed. The Filet was nicely seared on the outside, not enough to give it a charcoal/burnt, but enough to give the filet a nice outer crust. The filet was perfectly cooked, hot and pink the whole way through (that's what she said). For all it's awesomeness, It wasn't melt in your mouth amazing. Maybe I've become a food snob, but for what they're charging here, I expect something transcendent. This wasn't that. Grade: B MILLIONAIRE'S POTATO Thanks to yelp, I had to try this. This item is delicious. A well seasoned, cheesed and mixed double baked potato that doesn't need any help. Black truffle is added to give the potato that decadent feel, though I'm not sure it adds a crazy amount to the flavor of the dish. I could eat these every day. Grade: A GLAZED SWEETS Sweet potatoes are delicious. We know that and the chefs know that. It seems like the chefs put sweet potatoes in the oven, baked and skinned them, then poured a light glaze and pecans over the top of them. At this caliber of restaurant, I expect to feel like I couldn't make the exact same dish myself with no problems. This dish was good, but too simple. I was not impressed. Grade: C ATLANTIC SCALLOPS I only had a couple of bites of this dish but it seemed to me that the scallops were perfectly cooked. Grade: A SUMMARY All in all, pretty good. The prices may keep me away (but I'm not going to subtract stars for that). I feel that there are better steakhouses in the area for the same prices or cheaper. I may stop by for an old fashioned once or twice though, whiskey is yummy.
(4)Jessica Q.
I don't even know where to start.... I walked in and was greeted by the friendly door staff. The decor is really nice. The space is actually a lot larger that I imagined. I sat in a booth by the bar. It was really good energy, fun but not overly loud. Food talk: the seafood tower is AHHHMAZING. Hence on why I have to add a picture. Being for the east coast I'm really picky about my sea food and this was fresh! My Girlfriends and I Split a Ribeye (Ordered MR) we also got the Baked Potato, Mushrooms, and Corn. All of it beyond tasty. Steak was prepared perfectly. We did get 3 desserts but I don't remember which ones. They where 100% devoured. Lastly my choice of cocktail was the East India martini. I ordered 3 of those so they must have been good :) Oh yea and a shout out to our server Josh. Thank you for everything my friends and I had the best time!
(5)Brittney J.
I wanted to like RPM steakhouse. I love their Italian restaurant. I came one Friday night and there was a nice crowd. The ambiance was nice and the service was great. However the food was just not what I expected for a steakhouse. The we had their Lamb chop special and they were tough. We also had a bone in ribeye and it was just ok. The drinks we ordered were missing the liquor element (vodka/tonic). The dessert was absolutely amazing. We had a ice cream cake.
(3)Cory K.
I have been a fan of RPM Italian and wanted to see if the newer "Steak" was as incredible as "Italian". When it comes to Chicago steakhouses, I was incredibly let down. I'm not saying the entire meal was a failure but their signature "Duke" steak was nothing more than a glorified price of hamburger. The steak was chewy with zero flavor. The appetizers were awesome. We shared the bacon, octopus, and cheese fondue. For a great treat top the cheese fondue with the bacon. The sides were nice and ample size to share among 4-5 people. We had the curry cauliflower, millionaires potato, and blue cheese whipped. They tasted great. The ambiance was modern minimalist and seemed very drab for a Chicago restaurant. The 14k chocolate cake was a nice ending to the meal. If your coming to Chicago for steak, you'll be better off at a traditional chop house.
(3)demika c.
The food and service was great! Our waitress was super sweet! I truly enjoyed my filet and no one complained about a thing! Everything was delicious (bison, tuna, cod, bone in steak (I forgot the name), king crab, mashed potatoes, Brussels sprouts, spinach, wine, cocktails, etc). The only negative thing I can say is about the guy at the front with the colorful bow tie. He was a little rude to me when I arrived. The hostess had a little trouble finding my reservation and he interjected and asked if I made it at RPM Steak or RPM Italian. Please keep in mind that everyone was already seated except for me, which I said that when I walked in. He also gave me the crazy eye with major arrogance. Nevertheless, I totally ignored him. And, I'd definitely return and recommend RPM Steak. I actually enjoyed my food more than RPM Italian.
(4)Sam B.
Nothing short of Amazing. Great food, great atmosphere, Great service. Anything with truffles in it is amazing. The risotto and millionaire potato are both delicious.
(5)Ahmad E.
I was disappointed to not see Julian and Bill Rancic... Actually not seeing their dog Duke was more of a loss. However the CIA trained wait staff with their matrix ear pieces added to the valuable experience. I didn't know if the steak I was eating should of really tasted that good or if it was an illusion of my imagination. Overall the atmosphere combined with great service really set the tone in ensuring my wife's birthday started with a bang. I would highly recommend this as a must try when in Chicago. My personal favorites are to start off with the Bibb avocado salad and roasted crab dish for appetizers. If the truffle risotto is in season, this is a must! For your main course I would recommend the "the duke" ribeye with a side of the sautéed spinach.
(4)Laura T.
My husband and I suddenly had a free weeknight evening and, since it was a Wednesday and relatively early, walked in to RPM where we were immediately seated at a high top in the bar section. I highly recommend it -- we had a great view of the restaurant along with prompt service and a fun people-watching perch. But the star is the food. The steak was mouth watering (even as I write this a few months later). I had the 8 oz. filet which was plenty - esp. when paired with the amazing blue cheese whipped potatoes. We split the kale salad (good idea on all the salads) and the octopus appetizer. I had planned on not getting dessert reasoning that one cocktail (the Cobbler...WOW) and a glass of red surely exceeded the calorie limit, but we couldn't resist the sales pitch on the baked alaska. It's a signature, the waiter said. He was right. Sit tight, it takes about 20 minutes to prepare. Delightful across the board. By the time we left, about 8, RPM was a mob scene. Yes, on a Wednesday. I would definitely return.
(4)Kidman L.
I am giving this "steak house" one star because they made mediocre steak. My friend was a fan of RPM Italian so she was very excited about this steak place. Some background information: both my friend and I have been to many restaurants (enough to tell what steak temperature should look like). We ordered a 16 oz filet and the "signature" prime RPM cap, both medium rare. My friend's filet was fine; I wouldn't say it was a very good steak but it was decent. My RPM cap was a disaster. When it was first brought to me, I cut a small piece from the edge and found it was more rare than medium rare. If a steak is too rare at the edges, it'll definitely be undercooked throughout. Note that the outside looks cooked. When they heated it up and brought it to me again, I cut in the middle of it, still rare; however, the outside was already burned. I said it's still more rare than medium rare in the middle. They heated it up again! When it came to me eventually, it was burned and bitter. I cut and ate the very middle part and left the majority of the steak. As a steak house, I'm surprised that they are comfortable serving steak of this quality. At other steakhouses, when steaks are overcooked, they usually prepare another. I usually decline the offer but would have taken RPM on it here because the quality was simply unacceptable. Instead of the service you'd expect from a restaurant at this price point, my waitress rudely questioned whether I knew anything about steaks. I know I shouldn't be receiving a cool, bloody red when I ask for medium rare. Other than the steak, they made pretty good appetizers, sides, and desserts. We ordered thick cut bacon, scallops(seasonal), millionaire potato and 14k gold chocolate cake, they were ALL good. In conclusion, we had very nice side dishes but horrible steak. We will NOT go again.
(1)Raymond S.
The only available reservations for last Sunday even were at 5:30. So I expected the place to be jumping when I arrived at 5:25. To my surprised the place was empty and remained empty throughout our dinner. I mention this for the fact I would have loved a later spot, and I'm confused why no other seats were available despite a slow afternoon. But I digress. I knew this place was expensive so I expected more than what I saw when I walked in. Typical steakhouse chic. Service was very attentive though. Ordered thick cut bacon, short rib steak, gruyere mac & cheese, and coal roasted chicken. The bacon was nice. Didn't blow my socks away but very well executed texture wise. The steak sucked. Very little seasoning and wayyy too heavy on the char. Also small portion for the price. The chicken was the best thing of the night. Indian spiced with a tarragon yogurt sauce. Unexpected but well executed. The mac & cheese was alright just wish it was more. To be honest I really don't see a point in coming to this restaurant. I find it hard to call this place a steak house. The steak selection is small. They only have a few prime and dry aged options. The choice wet-aged beef is the price of dry aged prime at other places. They sell the ribeye "fillet" separately from the cap, which any steak eater will tell you is the best part. And all of the dry aged steaks are ridiculously expensive. $74 for a 16oz 30 day strip? No chance in hell. The highlight of the night was probably seeing some celebrity who I had no idea who the hell it was and the crowd down the street to watch the tight rope walker. I'll leave this place for the yuppies.
(2)Kenway N.
I came with 2 of my friends for a birthday celebration. The service is amazing along with a majority of the food. For appetizers we ordered the thick cut bacon which was sooooo good. Our friend arrived 40 minutes late so we went ahead and ordered the bacon and ate it all up and ask for a second one when she arrived. This is a must try if you love bacon! We also enjoyed the Roasted Bone Marrow. Ask for more bread because it is a great compliment with the marrow. We also ordered the 3 Cheese Fondue which was very yummy. For our entree we ordered the Bone-In Kansas City Cut and the Bone-In Filet. Here was my issue with the steaks, I asked for medium rare and it was perfect. But my other two friends asked for medium well and it was pretty disappointing. Both of their steaks ended up medium rare! If you are a true steak house, you can't get it wrong. My steak tasted great but I couldn't give 5 stars here. We also ordered the millionaire potato as a side and that's a must order if you love potato with truffle oil. The atmosphere was great. Our waitress was super nice and provided great details in the dishes we asked about. I would come here again but I would hope the steaks would be cooked correctly for someone who requests for well done.
(4)SteakOnAPlate.com - Adam ..
steakonaplate.com/steakh… 10/03/2014 Steak: 5.0...24 oz. Cowboy Steak...This well crafted piece of meat makes it into my Top 3 Best Bone-In list. Drinks: 5.0...Extensive wine selection. Cab blend paired great with the bone-in and sides. Ambiance: 5.0...One word...SEXY​. Sides: 3.0...Lobster Mushrooms without lobster??? The name leads you to believe chunks of lobster will be mixed in with mushrooms similar to Lobster Mac-N-Cheese, however that's where the resemblance starts and ends. Bland reddish mushrooms just didn't do it for me. This side did not go over well with the whole table expecting surf-n-turf. The Brussels Sprouts & Bacon, Blue Cheese Whipped Potatoes, and Sauteed Spinach were well prepared.
(5)Don K.
I feel guilty writing this review, because there is so much that is great about this new steakhouse. I was there the first week it was open, then again two nights ago. The food is great, the service is great, and the decor is beautiful. This could be an immediate 5 star winner on the Chicago steakhouse scene. So why only 2 stars? I cannot handle the music (nor can my wife, nor either of the other two couples we've dined there with). And that goes for both the selection and the volume. It is nuts. It certainly doesn't fit the rest of the experience. We are talking very loud, thumping music - what I call flat tire music. It is like a frenetic drummer with a huge kick drum banging and banging and banging away every two or three seconds, and located immediately adjacent to the table. I just don't get it. Maybe it's my age, but over and above my distaste for this kind of music anyway, on neither occasion were we able to hold normal conversations. It's like, do you really think my party of four is going to spend in the area of $400 so that we can shout at each other to be heard? What really surprised me on this last visit was that I had mentioned the music (and I use that term very loosely) to one of LEYE's most experienced hosts on my way out the first week it was open. I know him very well from Joe's, which is probably my favorite restaurant in Chicago. He obviously passed my comments on to senior management, as I soon received a very nice email from RPM Steak's GM, thanking me for my input, and telling me that the music was a work in progress, and inviting me to return for a much better experience. Nice gesture, obviously, but it just didn't happen. In fact, both the volume and the banging were worse on the second visit. We even asked our server if the music could be turned down just a few decibels. He told us he would try, and a bit later he said he was able to do it. We couldn't tell the difference. This just doesn't seem like a mistake Rich would ever have made. Maybe the kids, as they take over LEYE, think this is hip. Maybe it is, but they've lost me. At least LEYE hasn't lost my business, because I frequent a number of their restaurants. I've been a huge fan of LEYE going all the way back to Rich's opening of R. J. Grunt's in 1971. But this juxtaposition of an absolutely terrific steakhouse with totally obnoxious music is just not my thing. Clearly, this fouling of the restaurant's environment hasn't yet affected their business. It was crowded on a Monday night, so maybe others are able to ignore the obnoxious music, or maybe it's just my age group, and LEYE is writing us off for certain of their restaurants. Who knows? In the meantime, go ahead and try it. The bone marrow appetizer is better than Sodikoff's rendition of it, the cap steak and the black cod are excellent mains, every side we tried was outstanding, and the desserts are amazing. The food cannot be faulted in any way, and the space is handsome, what I would call casually elegant. Perfect for a steakhouse. This could be a 5 star review if they would lose the damned flat tire banging.
(2)Emma R.
Great place for business dinners! I took some executives in from out of town and they loved it. It was surprisingly easy to make reservations day of for dinner that night as well. Although we stayed with mostly the veggie sides and fish options, everything was really tasty. I'll definitely be back when I want to impress other out of town visitors.
(4)Elizabeth K.
I recently traveled to Chicago to celebrate my brothers golden birthday. He chose RPM as the venue for what turned out to be a celebration fit for a king. I was unaware of RPM and their level of service and had zero expectations heading into the meal, so whatever expectations I might have had would most definitely have been far exceeded. Our server knew about the birthday and went above and beyond his call of duty. The gentleman we had the pleasure of dining with was Matt S. From the amuse-bouche, the remaining four courses and ever flowing wine RPM dazzled us with their food and service. Every dish we ate blew us away. If I could give this restaurant six stars I would and if at all possible I would highly recommend a table in Matt S.'s section.
(5)Ralph T.
I have eaten around the world so please take this with a grain of salt (which is something I had too much of in my plate). The decor and ambiance is nice or "trendy" but the meat leaves some to be desired. It is good but for the price, they could do much better....
(3)Faith D.
Reviews all over the map on this one. Dinner last night for 2 shared birthdays. Mine was yesterday - my friend's is next week. Our reservation for 5:30 on a Thursday was solid. We had cocktails at the bar (I tried the "Tuxedo" martini and wished it had more absinthe). As soon as our party was complete we were seated. Agree that entire staff was friendly, courteous and professional. I really liked the look of RPM. It's sleek and modern. Loved the groovy soundtrack. But it did get very loud. The other birthday guy wanted steak which is why we picked RPM. Our groups: Steak / bday guy; his vegetarian wife; me/ birthday girl (I like to try stuff); and my hubby who is not adventuresome. The 2 bday people shared an app of the roasted bone marrow 3 pieces (we added 1 which we didn't really have to do). Huge tasty bones. Came with lovely toasted/chewy bread and a pile of arugala. He said "eh" -- which I'm confused by. It's marrow and that's how it tastes. They didn't infuse it with anything. I liked it. A LOT. Other couple also ordered fondue with bread. I tasted. It was fine. Not a thing I would order. Vegetarian gal ordered Giuliana salad (she liked it - it was small she ate half); she also ordered the Hasselback potato, I think broccoli and the roasted brussels sprouts. She complained that the sprouts were "too salty and leaves only". Birthday boy had a New York strip charred outside; rare center. On his plate: steak only. No garnish whatsoever. My hubby had a cheeseburger and fries. He said his was excellent but at $18 - not the best ever and he wouldn't go back. My entree was the short ribs on a bed of mashed potatoes. It was delicious. The pace was pretty slow so go with people you like to hang out with. I really wanted to try the baked Alaska for dessert but nobody would share. They did send us a bowl of banana flavored cotton candy (sugar and chemicals) which is adorable but not my "thing". It didn't really start to get crazy busy until 7:00 -- plenty of empty tables around us. We left at about 8:00 -- so leisurely pace. The age of my group was 70, 67, 65 and 61. It's a younger, hip crowd. It's very pricey (which we knew & expected). Not to irritate my hubby or friends but I would try again with a different group.
(4)Brigee R.
RPM was great for a special occasion (birthday). The service was fantastic, salad was delicious, filet mignon was incredible and malbec was exceptional. For dessert we got the salted caramel icecream dish which was really good too. It's expensive but special.
(5)Susan L.
Four of us went here last night; it was the 2nd time for me and my husband (we've also been to RPM Italian). We love this restaurant. First, the service is fantastic. You ask where the bathroom is and someone doesn't just point, but he actually walks you down the hall until he's sure you're not lost. We asked about some cotton candy we saw on someone's table, and it appeared free of charge. The tables are not overly close to each other, as in Chicago Cut (which is a great restaurant too, but you sit nearly on top of your neighbor there). As for the main event, the food, at RPM Steak, we had the Parker House rolls- delish-, the maple cut bacon- also great, though maybe David Burke edges RPM's out slightly, Guiliana's chopped salad, which was huge (for just $12, definitely big enough for 2-3 diners) and so fresh and tasty, the Duke, the Ribeye, both cooked perfectly, the black cod, which was too good to be called fish, no offense to you pescatarians, but I wanted to order a second one though I was stuffed, the crispy hasselback potatoes, another winner, and even the roasted asparagus was perfectly cooked, crispy and not fibrous. And don't miss out on the coffee, I don't know what they do, but they make it taste like you wish coffee did. All in all, we've been to David Burkes, Chicago Cut, Bavettes, Benny's Chop House, and more, but RPM Steak takes first place in our book. (We also like David Burkes and Chicago Cut, while Benny's Chop House seems outdated and Bavettes couldn't cook a steak or treat its guests with any respect). We continue to love RPM Steak and it'll be our go-to restaurant when we want a definite great dinner!
(5)Steve S.
The spit crab is one of the best things I've eaten in Chicago. A must have!
(5)Eric B.
Chicago steakhouses just keep getting better - the competition is sizzling like a T-bone. RPM, one of the newer entrants in a crowded field, has a hot River North location, exceptional food, service and decor, and (heads-up!) a Lettuce Entertain You pedigree. Evident are LEYE's scrupulous attention to detail plus the swagger and allure that characterizes all of their restaurants. This place is already so popular with foodies, it takes a while to nail down a reservation. Forget opentable.com , you need to call the restaurant. Our server suggested dining at times other than Friday or Saturday evenings. On a Sunday evening, we were seated precisely at the time of our reservation. The spacious dining room bustles with an energetic and attentive staff attired in sharp uniforms. There is nothing 'old-school' about the contemporary decor, at once casual and elegant. The subdued lighting is romantic but just bright enough to read the menu without a flashlight. Normal conversation was possible without having to shout. RPM's dinner menu features steakhouse and hotel dining room classics with a modern spin. Trendier appetizers include sashimi, roasted bone marrow, and shredded kale salad. In contrast, Parker House rolls and macaroni & cheese are so retro, they seem almost whimsical. The wine list has a wide breadth and price range, and offers several good selections by the glass. We started with thick-cut bacon, two slices of pork belly with a seared-crisp exterior and bourbon-vanilla bean glaze. Comfort food at it's best. The iceberg wedge salad, topped with large hunks of Maytag blue cheese, outclassed the versions we've had elsewhere. RPM offers a traditional version of that old brasserie classic, steak frites, featuring wood-grilled ribeye cap (ours was cooked to a perfect medium-rare) served with the requisite 'haystack,' a ramekin of savory bearnaise flecked with bits of black truffle, and some extra seasoning on the side (not needed). This was easily the best version of steak frites we've had anywhere, and the portion size was ample. RPM's desserts may seem old-school, but they're playful, and woe to the diner who's too full to indulge. We shared (don't laugh!) a Baked Alaska. RPM's velvety take uses salted caramel ice cream. Indeed, our server flambéed it tableside. If you're celebrating a special occasion, the server will bring a complimentary bowl of (giggle! snort!) cotton candy to the table. Yes, RPM is expensive. Yes, it's worth it.
(5)melanee w.
The food was great, but the service was even better than that. Can't wait to go again.
(4)Sarah E.
Wonderful service and delicious food! Server was very helpful with the wine list. Menu can be shared and he offered helpful recommendations. Shared the aged steak and seafood and was a great way to taste everything!
(5)Delightful D.
Wow. Came here for a pre vday dinner with my boo and was blown away. First made a reservation for a booth, walked in earlier than my reservation and was taken straight to my booth I requested with a reserved sign on it. This has never happened before so already im feeling like a boss. Omg so to start had the drink with tequila in it bomb, bread rolls (soft and delish). For dinner shared the cowboy steak, millionaire potato and broccoli. Everything was amazing, steak cooked to perfection, potato amaze balls. Desert of course 14 k chocolate cake. The scenery alone is enough to come back here but then you have delish food. This place is a must try.
(5)Zip T.
I decided to visit the much hyped and talked about RPM off-shoot, RPM Steak during Chicago's Chef Week. As soon as I stepped inside the wonderfully decorated restaurant, I could sense that the dining experience I was about to have was going to be something special. I couldn't be more right. From the excellent service to their exquisite dishes, I can definitely say that RPM Steak is not only one of the best steakhouses, but it arguably ranks among one of the best restaurants in Chicago. I ordered the vanilla bean bacon for appetizer and I was blown away by how delicious it was. I never knew bacon could be cooked the way they had done it! For the main course I ordered the Steak Frites and this was by far one of the mode succulent and delicious steaks I've tried. Chicago is a city known for their great steakhouses and RPM Steak deserves to be recognized amongst the best. In addition to the great dishes, the overall atmosphere inside RPM was vibrant and trendy without being too overbearing. What makes a restaurant great is not only its food of course, but it's service and atmosphere. RPM excelled in all of those areas and it made for an amazing dining experience. I would definitely recommend this place to anyone and will also be sure to visit again soon!
(5)John G.
Excellent dinner. Amazing wine list and the sommelier was very helpful. The short rib steak was fabulous, as was the bison filet. You must try the sashimi as a starter and the Bleu cheese mashed potatoes as a side. And finish you meal off with the Baked Alaska. Holy cow was it a great night. Ask for David he was a great server.
(5)Gerrilyn A.
This beautifully decorated restaurant should be on everyone's go to places to dine. Our server, Anthony, was a true pro. He never tried to rush us and answered any questions we had from wine choice to entree description. We started with the mussels on special- scrumptious - the oniony, Garliic buttery sauce with a side of ciabatta crunchy bread was fantastic. I had steak frites, my husband had 8 oz filet . Our sides were Brussels sprouts - a must - and the heirloom salad with our dinner. For dessert we had the chocolate cake. Everything was delicious. What a wonderful place. Can't wait until we can visit again
(5)Angelo V.
Great bar staff; ordered "the Duke," mushrooms (hen of the woods) and the "old fashioned." Had the peppercorn sauce with steak, steak was good, not excellent- sauce made it better. Mushrooms great!! The "old fashioned" --made my face numb, but very good. I also had to taste the baked Alaskan - this was the winner for the night!!! Will be back.
(4)Ny N.
Every thing we ordered was fantastic. We had the king crab appetizer which was to die for. For the main course, we ordered the filet topped off with born marrow butter with sides of hen of the woods mushrooms, mashed potato with blue cheese and Caesar salad. AMAZING!
(5)Greg W.
My wife and I arrived at RPM around eleven o'clock This past Thursday after attending the NFL draft. We both were wearing team jerseys and felt a little uncomfortable at the door because no one else inside the restaurant had one on. I wanted to leave but my wife said no. We first tried to go to Ruth Chris and Dave and Burks but strangely they stop seating at 10:30. After taking seats at the bar and still feeling uneasy being there, bartender Bobby Joe approached us with a big smile and enthusiasm and made us feel very welcome. Bobby Joe spent quite a bit of time explaining the menu to us which was quite interesting and fun. He helped my wife with wines by the glass and she tried some French wines she would not have normally ordered but loved them! We split a bone in filet, spinach and double stuffed potato. All fantastic. Bobby Joe asked if he could slice it for us to make it easier for us. I write here about this because my wife and I always split dinners and I don't ever recall being asked this before and I appreciate him recommending this being done because it was much easier. In past experiences in other restaurants when splitting entrees we get attitude from the bartender or server, NOT WITH BOBBY JOE or the other bartenders. We both left RPM very happy and I very much didn't want to stay there at first. Great bartenders, great food, can't wait to go back again. Thank you Bobby Joe and the other bartenders for making us feel welcome. You guys are top notch.
(5)Cece P.
Went to RPM for my birthday and although I wasn't particularly fond of the Top 40 hits playing or the feel of the room everything changed once our bartender (Bobby) introduced himself and began providing the most elevated service experience I have had in a long time. Seriously, he completely changed our evening. First, by recommending some incredible white wines and yummy cocktails. Then, encouraging us to order several delicious appetizers, the kale salad (best kale salad ever!), and the brussels sprouts. YUM! Every single morsel of food was fantastic but the service is what will make this experience so memorable for us. Bobby is a wonderful asset to this restaurant and a great example of how being passionate about food & wine will be palpable and quite contagious to your guests.
(5)Steve A.
Food here is great (just as long as you're pre prepared for the prices), but really hard to fault the food at all. The waitress was excellent. Only drawback for me was the waiter taking the starter plates away a bit too early. I'd go back though.
(4)Frank R.
Don't change a thing this place is great. One of the top 3 steaks I have had in Chicago and while I was prepared for a really healthy bill it wasn't too bad. Definitely recommend this place!
(5)Meagan R.
Decor is nice, Service was fine, food is overpriced. Charging for bread is insane. Type of place locals go once and then overrun by tourists. Way better places in Chicago. Left very unimpressed.
(3)Jordan B.
Just went here recently with a friend for a girls night. I ordered a glass of prosecco, she ordered a cab. Drinks were fantastic, they gave us a nice booth for the two of us which was lovely. For appetizers we split the Caesar which was perfectly dressed and the fondue garlic bread which I've never tasted bread that good in my life!! For the main course I ordered the filet, since that's how I judge a steak restaurant and my friend ordered the duke. I'd have to say, the steaks were the least favorite part of my meal. They were okay - the duke was definitely better of the two. Doesn't hold a candle to Joe's or the Cut though. I would go there for the drinks and appetizers, probably will stick to the real steak houses if I want steak and stay with RPM italian if I want that trendy atmosphere. All in all - decent service, great appetizers and the fourth star for giving us great seating!
(4)Ziggy K.
Food was excellent. However, once one of our friends ordered a Bud Light the waiter gave us a scornful attitude for the rest of the night. Honestly, he treated us like we belonged at a White Castle. Adding insult to injury, it took the valet almost 40 minutes to bring our car. Service was absolutely atrocious. Dined here a week earlier with my wife and everything was great. They really need to work on their staff.
(2)Fidel Diana A.
Wife and I decided to go out in a date so we decided to checkout this place since it was highly recommended by family. We were seated promptly as we made a reservation. We ordered an old fashioned drink which was decent and a bit watery for my liking. I ordered the NY steak medium and wife ordered the steak burger. The food came out in about 10 minutes. To my surprise, my steak was cooked more on the rare side which I brought up to the waiter who took it back to cook more. After a few minutes, the same steak was brought back and again was not cook right. I brought it up to one of the guys walking around in black suit. He apologized and said he would take care of it. After 5 minutes a new steak came out and our waiter said it was complimentary which was a nice surprise. I cut into the steak and it was perfect (just like my wife ). I was very happy. My wife loved her burger. Although it was not a perfect night, the staff was very helpful and turn the night around. We will return and recommend this place too.
(4)Elle W.
Went to RPM Steak last night for the first time. Hubby said it's the hottest place in town so he wanted to check it out since it was walking distance from our hotel, Langham Chicago. First impression: quite popular with a somewhat 'hangout' feel with diverse crowd of older and younger dining and bar guests. My perception is that the youngest guests were probably hanging out at the bar but the more mature guests were dining and purchasing drinks. Just an observation. Still a nice atmosphere. Our reservation was for 9pm. They were running behind so we weren't seated until 10:30pm. While waiting at the door (thank goodness there are leather benches against the walls), a friendly lady in coat check said the thick bacon appetizer was worth the wait. Our waitress, Britton, was delightful and very knowledgable. She suggested an amazing cocktail, which I had two. The Coal Roasted Crab and Thick cut Bacon (also her suggestion) are AMAZING! Presentation was nice and very tasty. Def worth getting. In fact, We ordered two of the roasted crab because it was so good. We both had steaks (cowboy and bone in filet) for our entree with fries, sautéed spinach and truffle risotto (special) for sides. All were great, especially the risotto but it was a special and not on the menu. Dessert: the popcorn chocolate (good) Our bill was close to $400. The place is nicely decorated with the staff well dressed in cream colored jackets and black trousers. Everyone is attentive and friendly with what appeared to be regulars. Even as first time guests we were comfortable and welcomed. The food is good just not great. With the price tag one would expect to be blown away. There is room for improvement with their reservation system because the wait was way too long to be seated. Being a steak house I expected the steak to be better. yet it was good, just not great. I do recommend this restaurant for the social and attractive, hype ambiance with a professional and friendly staff. I will return for the cocktail and the coal roasted crab leg.
(4)Chad P.
Thin ribeye steaks, very long wait 2.5 hrs at a time when it did not appear to be very busy and very poor/slow bartending. We had empty drink glasses twice for over 10 minutes as the bartender walked by and did not ask if we needed another drink. You can definitely get more for your money elsewhere.
(2)Stephanie M.
Fantastic service and food! The decor is stunning with a very retro 60s mod feel to it. We sat at one of their booths which was nice cause it's the perfect size for 4 people. You can talk to each other and share the appetizers with each other. Great vantage point to watch people too. The server promptly greeted us when we sat. She offered to have a wine conossieur help with our wine selection which was a nice touch. We didn't use their services there as we were fortunate to have a wine expert at our table. To start, we had the coal cooked king crab leg and the steak tartar. The steak tar tar was served with bite size bleu cheese crackers! The Plain white cracker was slightly toasted and then sandwiched the bleu cheese crumble. Oh my goodness! That with the steak tar tar was the perfect pair! Now on to the main course. We had a beautiful red from the Côte du Rhones that was very well rounded, not too fruity for my taste, and velvety. It paired wonderfully with my "The Duke" ribeye filet. Yes. I said Ribeye Filet. They took the center cut of the ribeye and served it like a filet. It was cooked perfectly! Great crust on the outside and a tender red in the middle (I prefer my steak medium rare). For sides we had the millionaire potato (excellent), Brussel sprouts, and the King trumpet mushrooms. I love trumpet mushrooms and rarely see them on a menu, so when I saw these beauties I had to get it! For fun I also the sauce for my steak, shallot and beef marrow butter. The steak was perfectly seasoned so you don't need the sauce but it's fun anyways to try it. The sauce was very good and very rich! Last but not least, the red velvet soufflé was to die for! I could w eaten the whole bowl of this had I not been so full from all of the above. The soufflé takes 25 minutes so order in advance. The only thing stopping me from giving the place a 5 star was that the music was a bit too loud where I found it challenging to talk to my group. If you were sitting next to the person you were fine, but a person down one was very difficult to hear. Otherwise, phenomenal restaurant!
(4)Eric D.
This is a good place, especially when you consider the atmosphere. It's a very hip vibe with a good soundtrack and not too loud to hold a conversation. the staff is very helpful. Even in cases where they really did not know what to do they responded with a direct follow-up (better than the attitude that you can sometimes experience in Chciago). The drinks and drink menu are ok -- nothing terribly unique or outrageous, but good enough selection and a good variety. I think they'll make what you want, but you really need to know the recipe if it's not on the menu. The food here is really meat and potatoes focused. Yea, they have other things on the menu, but it's clearly a steak house -- just check out the name to get a clue on that. The steaks are generally over-done relative to expectations (just order one notch lower then you would usually). The sides are good and aligned with the steak and potatoes theme. Safe option, good food, very accommodating service. A good option for a meat-eating group.
(3)Blog S.
As a burger enthusiast I must say that this is my favorite burger in the city right now. Three different cuts of steak ground into one delightful patty will leave you saying "That dude was right, this is a pretty cool burger." Other dishes that are outstanding are the Cod, and the skirt steak (usually a filet guy), as well as the spinach with parmesan cheese. I don't find the prices to be terrible here, they are simply "nice / trendy steakhouse prices" You are probably looking at $100 per person with a couple drinks and sides / app. My steak was $26, Cod was $32, Burger / side $18. The atmosphere is one of style, class, sophistication and fun. They've perfectly blended the trendy theme of newer steakhouses with a touch of class and old school flavor. Go here, it's going to be a neat time for everyone involved.
(5)Lindsay D.
We went to celebrate our 5 year anniversary... drove all the way from Michigan just for dinner and a little walking around the city in the Christmas lights. What can we say, we love Chicago! The staff is extremely friendly, the service is unbelievable, the ambience is great, and the food is amazing. Of course we were disappointed not to see Bill and Giuliana! But seriously, regardless of that, we will be going again. We were starving, so we started with the Parker House Rolls... they were fine. Nothing special, but good bread and delicious butter. Then we saw the bacon on the menu... and we got the bacon... and we would have ordered 5 more if that wouldn't have been ridiculous. OH MY GOODNESS THE BACON. Seriously, get the bacon. We got the bison and the filet, both of which were phenomenal. Cooked to a perfect rare/medium rare, melted in your mouth, I thought we'd almost be able to cut it with just a fork. So good. The bearnaise sauce, however, was just ok. Definitely not bad, but also not needed. The additional salt was great. We also shared the garlic fried potatoes (delicious with the lemon squeezed over) and the sauteed broccolini (spicy red pepper flakes, whoa!), both of which were delicious... though a little too much food for us with the appetizers... though that of course didn't prevent us from getting dessert. They brought us blueberry lemon cotton candy for our anniversary which was just fun and a nice surprise. We then also needlessly ordered the 14k gold chocolate cake and the baked alaska. HOLY CRAP THE CHOCOLATE CAKE. I've seen reviews saying it's not that special, but it's seriously delicious. The chocolate mousse is divine, and the cake and ganache are just perfect. But on top of the great food, the staff is SO GREAT. I really appreciate good service, and it really seems that they've taken great care to have good servers and staff. Every little thing is seen and taken care of, but rather than feeling smothered, you feel cared for. It was a super great experience, thank you RPMSteak!
(5)Catherine B.
Great ambience , exciting but not too loud. Service was fantastic. Order the sides. We ordered almost all of them and everyone was excellent. Steaks were great as you would expect. I had the Halibut and it wasn't as fresh as I would have expected. The topping was excellent. And the cotton candy was a fine way to end the meal. Only reason I didn't give it a 5 was the quality of the Halibut.
(4)Umair H.
This was a great early-2015 date night choice (with the backdrop of a celebration). While arguably a bit commercial - I have to admire the gall of a franchise looking to take share in one of the country's steak hubs - but this one that actually delivers on that aspiration. The right time to arrive on a Saturday is around 9 or 9:30 pm (especially if you plan on heading over to Studio Paris shortly thereafter). Patronage is thematically well dressed, diverse, and marked by an upbeat attitude. I have to admit, I was a bit skeptical at first. Being raised by a father with a penchant for taking his clients to Gibsons or Morton's has the ability to bias you. That said, my steak was great - not the best ever - but certainly a top-tier choice. Recommended appetizers: roasted bone marrow, seared foie gras. Steak: 24 oz. cowboy (which was highly recommended). Side: Blue Cheese whipped. In short, a great experience and a spot I may take clients in the future as well.
(4)Michael N.
Another great installment from RPM. The service was outstanding and completely over the top. Our server really cared about the experience we were going to be having to be the best. The bone marrow is unbelievable. I went with three others and we just ordered several apps and entrees to share and what a great idea. So much good food and it was a way to try a lot of the menu without having to spend the money to go back; not saying that I wouldn't. If I lived in the city it would be an awesome place to get a burger and a drink. Perfect experience.
(5)Ryan B.
Fantastic service. Great ambiance. Awesome starters (oysters, crab, octopus and bone marrow). However, the steak left a lot to be desired. Got the 20 oz. Slagel Farms grass-fed bone-in ribeye. 75-80% gristle, surprisingly thin and just so-so tasting. It wasn't bad, but for a highly-touted steakhouse (and $55 for a steak) I would expect a much higher quality. In comparison, a Morton's steak would be almost double the thickness and quality. Steak aside, this is a very nice place. Would I go back? Meh.
(3)Ken L.
Another great Chicago steak restaurant. Their steaks and service are very good. The chicken is excellent (Maybe they should change their name to RPM steak and chicken). It's always succulent and the spice rub that they use is awesome. If you find it too spicy, no worries, they give you a side of tziki. I would recommend that you try the brussel sprouts as a side and for dessert, the Nutella bread pudding. Enjoy!
(4)Mllyett C.
Not impressed at all. Nothing special about the rosemary bread which bread is served complimentary at most places. The millionaire potato that we were excited to try was not all worth the hype. Service was attentive and smooth. I would not care to return.
(3)Phil A.
Managed to get a table on their opening weekend. Overall the food and service was excellent. We had reservations for the main dining room, but ended up grabbing the corner table in the bar. Even got to meet Giuliani and Bill who made a lap of the restaurant while we were there. Had a bone in Filet which was cooked perfectly, but need to be a little more adventurous next time and try some of their other cuts.
(5)Rodney N.
Having sampled most of the steakhouses in Chicago (David Burke's, Benny's, Mastro's, Harry Caray's, Gibson's, Morton's, among others), I can confidently say that RPM Steak is one of the more complete dining experiences in Chicago. The dining room is fairly small, and while it certainly has a modern feel with noticeable, uptempo music humming through the speakers, the noise level falls just short of intruding on normal conversation volumes. The dining area is sunken below the bar area, which creates a nice disconnect. We dined on a Sunday evening, so the bar wasn't too busy, but the dining room was completely full.The dim lighting creates an intimate atmosphere without bordering on darkness. On to the cuisine. We started with the Parker House Rolls, which were incredible and a must if you count on the pre-meal carbo load. Having never tried bone marrow before, we gave it a shot. The marrow is served in the bone, which was a bit shocking for someone who had never had it before (though in retrospect I suppose I should have expected this). The texture reminded me of jelly, though I had a hard time placing the taste. I'm glad I tried it as it was tasty, but it is served with bread which left me feeling a little full after eating it. I was fully prepared to gorge myself, so this wasn't an issue, but if you're not working on a totally empty stomach, don't choose this combo as your starter. I'll stick to my meal only in terms of discussing my entree, since that's the only meal I can truly speak for (though my fiance and our other guests all left extremely satisfied with their meals). I had a Caesar Salad before my entree, which was unremarkable but didn't leave any negative lasting impressions. I chose the Cowboy Steak (medium rare), which is essentially a 28-day dry-aged, bone-in rib-eye, with the Blue Cheese Whipped Potatoes as my side. The steak was cooked perfectly, with just the right amount of marbling to inject a full flavor into the rib-eye. RPM offers its in-house steak salt to you table side, but the steak is already seasoned to a point that offers enough additional flavor without overpowering the natural flavor of the steak. The blue cheese potatoes were creamy, but I must admit that blue cheese isn't a favorite flavor of mine and found its presence to be a pit overpowering. I'd likely opt for a different side the next time around, but these potatoes were still very enjoyable. I had leftovers the next day and they were just as good (if not better, considering the last few bites I had at the restaurant were on an overly stuffed stomach). We rounded out the meal with the Nutella Bread Pudding dessert, which we ordered at the recommendation of a friend, and it did not disappoint. My only complaint is that it could use more banana ice cream - one scoop will not be enough to offset the sizable helping of bread pudding slathered in Nutella. It was my birthday, so I also received some banana flavored cotton candy. A nice touch, though I didn't eat much of it. Our server was incredibly friendly, knowledgeable, and was adept at striking the difficult balance of being attentive but not overbearing. I'd certainly put RPM at the top of my repeat list among the steakhouses I've been to in Chicago.
(5)Lisa C.
Great steak, beautiful ambience, good service. Ordered cocktails, bone marrow, steaks, sides, and dessert. Steak was nicely charred. Only reason didn't rate 5 is I asked for "more rare than medium-rare" and my steak came out almost medium-well done. My boyfriend ordered his medium rare and his was more rare than mine so we ended up switching.
(4)Rich L.
Dear staff at RPM Steak & RPM Italian. Thank you so much for last night for an outstanding experience. You and your staff could not have been more professional or accommodating. I know you were dealing with a power outage and it must have been a seriously complicated situation, but I can tell you that as guests, we didn't even feel it. They say champions show their talent in difficult circumstances and last night you proved why Lettuce is the benchmark of excellence in the hospitality business. As soon as we arrived and were told about the power outage at RMP Steak, we were walked over by one of the managers to the RPM Italian, issued complimentary prosecco while our table was being set up for us. We were seated within minutes. Honorable mention to Bruce and our server David. They took great care of us. You guys proved why you are such an outstanding restaurant organization in this town. We will be back! Fans for life.
(5)Samantha W.
I was lucky enough to get a 7pm Friday night reservation here for my husbands birthday! (Trust me, that's difficult) But so worth the 2 month ahead planning. We were seated in one of the U shaped booths on the walls, which was super comfy. Every single person was above and beyond nice...from the coat check girl, to the gentleman that seated us, to our fabulous server. The restaurant is modern, trendy, and simply perfect. We ordered quite a bit of food for 2 people....prawns that were bigger than my hand and steak tartare for our starters. Both delish. I got the bison filet. I usually get just a regular filet but chose this for something a little different. Good choice, because it was the best filet I've ever had. Cooked to a perfect medium with a bit of a smoky flavor. Soooo good!! We got the lobster mushrooms (amazing) and macaroni and cheese for our sides. I'd prob skip the Mac and cheese when I go back. Not worth it. Our server brought us a big ball of cotton candy with a little happy birthday sign for my husband when we ordered the chocolate cake for dessert. Cute :) Overall, amazing dinner and can't wait to go back. Definitely worth the price. (Btw, the prices are average to a little above average with the rest of the steak houses in Chicago)
(5)Kelly K.
To be honest from the get go, the food was good, but you really come here for the scene. The steak was prepared well, but I think there are better steakhouses here in Chicago. Come here for cocktails and apps to enjoy the crowd!
(4)Brooke L.
Came here with my husband and another couple. Service was excellent and personable. The food was very good and portions were perfect. However, I ordered the short ribs and found the sauce to be too salty. My husband, who puts salt on EVERYTHING, thought it was a bit salty as well. Very good flavor, just too much salt. Everything else was wonderful and the atmosphere was fun. We will be back.
(4)Jim C.
If you've tried their sister site rpm italian, but have not yet tried the newer of the two, you're missing the boat! Rpm steak brings the same trendy feel and vibe to the table (white jackets, full bar, swanky ambiance) but the vibe fits even better here. This eatery is perfect for a celebration, a romantic date, or a first time visitor to chicago. My wife and I started with the Brussels sprouts, then went with the trio of filets with a side of the millionaire potatoes (truffle oil). The potatoes are Expensive but worth every penny. Book a table and enjoy!
(5)Lorena A.
My husband and I visited RPM Steak for his birthday this past Thursday. Without a doubt, this was the best food we have had. The ambiance, meal, and staff are amazing (thank you Mike for such awesome service and food recommendations...extremely knowledgeable about the menu and spot on with all recommendations). We had the delight of enjoying the scallops, Mediterranean octopus, chilled west coast oysters, Cowboy steak, and risotto with truffles. Cocktails and Dessert: East India cocktails (simply amazing) & Nutella bread pudding and the popcorn, peanuts, and chocolate. I smile just thinking about this great night!
(5)Kelly P.
I am a proud LEYE member. I think the price, location and atmosphere of their locations can't be beat for a restaurant group. When my boyfriend was turning 30 I was really excited at the chance to take him here for a good steak with great service. I'm not a fan of RPM Italian (reviewed before) so my expectations were "low" but I was excited to take him somewhere new with a $70 credit to my name! They made me a fantastic French 75 and we started with those buttery rolls and the king crap appetizer that although small in size was absolutely outstanding. He had the Duke and I had the filet. Both were cooked and seasoned perfectly. We couldn't stop passing them both back and forth! The sides are sad. However- if you want the best meats and sides, head to a true steakhouse instead of a place that is trying to think "outside" that box. An order of 14K cake (vanilla ice cream really should come along instead of for $6) and the charming cotton candy tied it all together. Now- here's the real deal: 2 drinks, 2 apps, 2 sides, 2 steaks and 2 desserts all rang in at $200 ($125 for me after cashing in some points). I'm sorry but that is a STEAL. Complain all you want about bland veggies but this place is a great value. Our next trip will be to the sexy bar for the yummy looking burger and fries...
(4)Shannon L.
One of the best meals I've ever had! We were set up on the second floor which gave us a great Birdseye view of the main dining room downstairs. We started off with Parkerhouse rolls, they were okay kind of tasted stale to me. The steakhouse burger is a must get! A few complaints, nowhere did it say on the menu everything that was on the burger..we had to do some scrapping off of some things. Also, we weren't told that fries came with it and I was under the impression that all sides had to be purchased separately. So we ordered the broccolini and the hassle back potatoes as our sides. Both were very good. My sister just wanted a plain baked potato, but they would make it for her. My sister and I also tried but 8 ounce filet, it was wonderful. Our server, Blake was wonderful. Also there was a staff member who was always walking around refilling our water glasses. An wonderful experience!
(4)James K.
Service was outstanding, but my entire party had never had a steak that tasted more bland. Stop at the Jewel and just salt and pepper the meat before you toss it on the grill and it would taste better than this. This town is filled with steakhouses, please try and make yours worthwhile.
(2)Bryan L.
Great atmosphere, high energy. I went with a group of 8 and service was exceptional. I had the bone-in ribeye and it was seared and cooked to perfection. The millionaire potato is a must and we all raved about the bacon appetizer and the kale salad. Reservations are hard to come by, but certainly worth the wait. I would definitely come back here. Our server was friendly, helpful and knowledgeable.
(4)Gloria B.
We went to RPM late Saturday night for my sister's birthday because they didn't have any earlier reservations. We had to wait 15 minutes past our reservation time, but it was fun people watching. I liked the layout of the restaurant with its high ceiling, elevated bar area where you can see the dining room area below, and interesting lighting. The ambience of the place reminded me of the movie Casablanca with the servers in white suits & black bow tie and the patrons all looking their best. So the look of the restaurant was classic, but what about the food? The food was delicious! It tasted expensive and so was the cost. One does not go to a steakhouse in Chicago downtown and expect it to be cheap. The prices were on par with other steakhouses. Also, they did have reasonable options such as chicken, fish under$30. Steaks ranged from $45-130 depending on what you ordered. We ordered the filet mignon, the Duke, the New York Strip, and Black Cod. We each ordered different sauces with the steak:shallot bearnaise, peppercorn, and shallot with bone marrow. They were all good, but my favorite was the shallot bearnaise. The Duke had the best flavor of all the steaks because of the texture-it just melted in my mouth. The black cod was cooked and seasoned well. As for appetizers, we had ordered the thick-cut bacon (who knew vanilla and bacon would go together) and shared a truffle risotto. Best truffle risotto ever! Freshly grated truffle topping was generous and oh, so delicious! For the sides, we ordered two servings of the millionaire's potato (one serving for 2 people and there were 4 of us). It had truffle shavings on top, too. It was earthy, smokey, and rich. For dessert, we shared the Baked Alaska. We were too stuffed to order anything else. The presentation was fantastic. The dessert was a great finish to the dinner with its light, nutty, chocolatey, and not too sweet flavor. I would go to RPM Steak again with family and friends. The only thing I wish they could've done was put a candle on one of the slices of the Baked Alaska for my sister's birthday.
(5)Kris M.
The ambience was nice. Service was great. Food was good. I had The Duke, thick slices bacon, rolls, Mac and cheese, twice baked potato, and the chocolate, popcorn, and peanut butter dessert. The only thing I would change would be the Mac and cheese. I would try something else.
(4)Lorena F.
Awesome experience! Have to make a reservation way in advance to get a table at 7pm! But well worth it!!! Had the scallops and they were fresh and served with a delicious sauce! My husband had the steak which was just as good too! Great place for a fancy night out on the town.
(5)Tera D.
Three stars always feels too low for a perfectly good place, but the Yelp description for three stars is "A-OK," and that feels appropriate. RPM Steak is a cool space, which is to be expected in this area and from this restaurant group. The menu is typical for a steakhouse, but definitely has a few fun and unique twists on the standard appetizer and side selection. Our group ordered a ton of stuff, which was fun since we got to try more. The steaks were honestly the low-light of the selection, though. The burger was great, as were the blue cheese mashed potatoes. I think if I went back I'd just do a fun night at the bar, ordering the burger and a few sides to split.
(3)L T.
My boyfriend and I just had dinner at RPM Steak tonight and this review couldn't wait! We were celebrating our anniversary which I noted in our opentable reservation. We were greeted at 8:30 (time of our reso) and seated immediately. Our server came by to congratulate us on our anniversary as well as send us 2 complementary glasses of Prosecco and tuna tartar on pressed rice. Great start to a fantastic night. The server was very attentive and the customer service was impeccable. The food? Amazing, as we expected! My boyfriend got the 20 oz bone in ribeye cooked medium. I got the eye of ribeye (medium rare) topped with foie gras. We also shared the kale salad, risotto with fresh white truffle shavings, and hen of the woods mushrooms. For dessert, 14k chocolate cake. Everything was exceptional! This was a great deal of food and we pretty much finished everything! That's saying a lot! Everything was perfectly seasoned, cooked exactly how we asked! This could easily be my new favorite steakhouse. Someone mentioned that the music was too loud. My bf and I didn't think so at all.. we actually commented to one another that the music was at a good volume (we were expecting super loud music like how they keep it at RPM Italian, but we were pleasantly surprised). Another good thing we mentioned was the timing of everything. Our drinks came out, then 10 mins later our kale salad. When we were done with that, we didn't wait more than 15 mins for our entrees and sides. Given it was a Sunday and it wasn't crazy jam-packed. All in all, there's not a single bad thing I could say about our experience! I would deff recommend and will deff return!
(5)Enzo D.
Went for my birthday good steak poor presentation unprofessional service...ask for 4 grappa is italian liquor the waitress bring to us already in the glasses without saying witch mark was...120$ for 4 little glass and u don't know the name????
(3)Keith W.
My buddy and I went here for a "man meal" and wow it was spectacular. Look at my reviews, I am choosy with 5 stars. We started off with the octopus and yellowtail for appetizers. The yellowtail was perfectly prepared, the octopus was a little overcooked. My criticism will stop here. For warmup cocktails I had a Tuxedo (good flavor but I am not a huge gin fan) and an Old Fashioned. The Old Fashioned was one of the best that I have ever had. Onto the main course. Our waitress told us there were only 5 servings of the braised beef available so we ordered one of those and The Duke. I can't explain how good these two dishes were.....pure perfection and a must order! The braised beef is a top 3 main dish that I have ever had. Formation Pinot Noir to pair with dinner...perfectly recommended by our waitress. Brussels sprouts as a side was a good contrast and grilled excellently. For dessert we split the 14K Chocolate Cake.....a masterpiece of chocolate! Split it because it is huge and rich. An espresso to pair with dessert was just strong enough to power us to an after dinner drink. They did not have B&B (I thought this was weird) so we had some Sambuca. Our waitress was top notch and make great recommendations and provided a lot of attention. The price of the meal was more than worth it. For everything it was ~$340 if I recall correctly. Definitely a splurge but we all deserve that once in a while.
(5)Paul S.
Now this is a real steakhouse for real steak eaters. Chicago is filled with steak houses but we have finally been honored by a true great. We arrived a little early so we had drinks at the bar. Let me say the ambience is STUNNING and upon arriving we were treated like royalty. At the bar, our bartender Eric was so great and walked us through some of the special cocktails as well as all the wines, etc. He kept us entertained although he was busy - it made us feel well taken care of. Once our table was ready we were seated in a booth and greeted by someone who we learned would be an AMAZING waiter named Brian. He was incredibly knowledgable about the menu and gave us some great recommendations! We ended up getting the seared foie gras as our appetizer. DELISH. Brian also helped us pick out another app, the king crab - which was almost as amazing as the foie gras. Next was our entrees. This is where Brian was suddenly our new best friend. I had the NY strip and my friend had the bone in filet. We were both in heaven from the minute it arrived at the table. So So good. Thank you Brian for the recommendations! Dessert is where we could have fallen off our chairs .. thank god we were in a booth. The popcorn with chocolate and peanuts is $%^&ing amazing. If you don't try this you have no taste buds and hate life. A reward after a five star meal. Bon appetit!
(5)Adrianne L.
We were very excited to try RPM Steak after a great experience at RPM Italian. Unfortunately it didn't live up to the hype. While the decor was beautiful and service was spot on, the food was below average, especially for the price. The ribeye filet had very little marbling and had none of the juiciness you'd expect from that cut. The mushroom risotto special and mac and cheese were horribly salty. We'd probably give it one more shot in the hopes the kitchen had an off night.
(2)ChiDivaOnADime D.
Omg the food here is Amazing. The Steaks are great. I recommend the Millionaire potato it's huge it can be shared by 2 even. The drinks are good. Oh and you have to save room for the Baked Alaska. It's a classic dessert with a tasty twist.
(5)Taylor V.
Rpm Steak was epic. Kerri was our server and besides being utterly adorable and a sweetheart she knew her information. Specials, desserts, ingredients, she was solid. She was also super personal and talked to us about real life things which is always a plus in my book. Besides the service, two out of the four of us arrived first and waited at the bar. They only seat complete parties. Understandable if it was a busy night but there were open tables. Mac at the bar was terrific though. Overall the experience, service, and food was some of the best. Lettuce as usual rocked it.
(4)Brian M.
Very good steak Britain was our server she was outstanding every hour I would deathly come back or lunch
(4)Olivia B.
Eh, it's okay. Overpriced. VERY salty food. We got the shiitake mushrooms as a side dish and they were way too salty and that is saying a lot as I love salt. Will not be returning. Overrated
(2)Robert D.
RPM steak is definitely worth the trip. Your taste buds will thank you later. I feel like they are a little more innovative and different when it comes to everything around your cut of meat which is hard to come by when comparing the traditional steakhouses. I guess you could say RPM steak does traditional steakhouse in a more original way. The meat quality was on par with a high end steakhouse and the preparation was even better. The duke and the bison filet were cooked perfectly with jusy the right amount of char and both were equally delicious. Yes its expensive but most other steakhouses in the area are in the same price range so get over it. Drinks are also a hit here with several delicious original concoctions on the menu. Definitely going to be revisiting this place at some point later on.
(5)Amanda M.
I loved this experience right down to the point where I cut open my steak. The service gets an a+ the drinks are pretty great and their sides are wonderful. My boyfriend and i both ordered super expensive pieces of meat i ordered mine medium and my boyfriend order his medium well. Our food was out so quick I just knew that wasn't enough time to cook out meat. My steakwas rare but fine whatever i like red. But my friend hates red and spent over 100$ on his steak and only ate one to two bites. Here's where it gets interesting - when I asked the server for a box he asks " one or two boxes" my boyfriend goes " one boy , I'm not taking my streak for left overs " The server should have not only noticed by looking at his place that something was clearly wrong with his steak but then to hear him say only one box please - he should have forsure known . It's kinda a disappointment this happened The desserts I thought where going to be way better than what they were . This place is so crazy expensive it's totally ok to skip this course. Other / better steak houses I chicago . I wanted to love his place because I love rpm Italian. But we spent close to 300$ on a dinner for two we should have LOVED this dinner
(3)Ted T.
Our party of four visited RPM Steak the first Saturday they were open. Considering that they had only been open a few days the place is running remarkably well. I rolled my eyes when I heard that another steak house was coming to River North. How many steak places can Chicago possibly need or support? Well I'm happy to report that RPM Steak is doing it right but more importantly doing it a little differently as well. The room is great. It's sort of sunken down a bit with super comfortable chairs and a warm glow. They nailed the lighting. It's dim and clubby but far from dark or stodgy. It's a clean modern cozy feel that says "steak house" but in a contemporary way. Try the cocktails. They have a nice tight cocktail list and while I would guess they make a fine Martini I'd encourage you to go beyond that. We had the Cobbler and the East India Cocktail- both are excellent. They are unique, delicious and frankly it would be worth visiting just to sample the cocktail list. Service was extremely friendly and professional. Our server Devlin rolled with my sense of humor (I tend to interact with servers perhaps more than most) and he made great recommendations. One of my dining companions felt her steak was too rare (I agree, she ordered medium rare and this was pretty close to rare). It was not an issue for the staff but beyond that they brought her an all new steak cooked exactly as she wished... and did it very quickly. I love that service. Also the manager introduced himself to me and was personable and friendly even though he was clearly very busy at 8:30 on a Saturday. The menu itself is again a great modern take on steak. I appreciate that many of the portions are smaller and not idiotic slabs of meat hanging off your plate. Being a big fan of Japanese beef I went with the "Miyazaki Wagyu"; it's $75 for 5 ounces so it is pricey (as all authentic Wagyu is). It was rich and delicious and more than enough portion wise. It cannot stand up to the best I have had in Tokyo but is probably the best I have found in the U.S. and perfectly cooked. Others had the prime rib "cap", the bison and the miso lobster. I was a fan of them all though I think I ordered best. Each was a unique take on steak and not what you typically see at more pedestrian steak houses. We had the sweet corn, blue cheese mashed potatoes and asparagus as sides. All solid but the corn was the stand out. In general the food is lighter than most steak places which we appreciated; this is not a place where you leave feeling like a bloated pig. We had salads, salmon and an awesome grilled king crab for appetizers. I seriously could eat about 6 of the crab... It is very good. We saw some crazy cotton candy being served around us and sure enough they delivered a round to our table as well at no charge. It was lime flavored and very fun. Additionally we went full carnival and had the popcorn and peanut butter ice cream dessert. The best was the hazel nut soufflé. Don't think about it, just order it. I don't really know who the Rancics are other than very peripherally. They were there and sitting behind us on this particular night but that has zero draw for me. I'm sure this place will be a scene and having a slight celebrity connection will not hurt (our 23 year old baby sitter was excited to hear that the Rancics were there) but for me it is about the food, drink, service and atmosphere. I will put up with some of the show boat stuff because the rest is quite good. If I had to seek criticism I'd say it is definitely on the high side price wise (they have steaks topping out north of $150 meant for sharing). I also wish it was not as Vegas like of a scene (if you like mini skirts and stripper heels you are in luck). But don't let any of that stop you. At the end of the day RPM steak delivers a very high quality experience, is run by skilled people who know what they are doing and stands out in a sea of blandness. It's the best new steak house to hit Chicago in years.
(5)Valerie T.
Very chic and clean. Service was wonderful. Our waiter Pat was very knowledgeable and helpful with suggestions on what to order. The bacon appetizers was incredible. I went with a group of 7 people and we were all blown away. Beautiful presentation of the food as well. I definitely recommend one of their signature entrees, the Duke- a10 oz steak. All of our meals were delicious and we can't wait to go back!
(5)Rozalynn B.
I went for my birthday celebration. I'm so happy I chose this place! My guests & I were delighted with the ambiance, the service, & MOST important the food was EXCELLENT.
(5)Ante P.
Its okay...but I really don't understand all the hype. Transport the typical LA steakhouse to Chicago and you have RPM. We were perhaps too excited based on the reviews. Wagyu was so-so at $120 or whatever it was. I think they may be a little confused in that the steak doesn't prepare itself to 5 star levels just because its a little pricier. I would skip it honestly in hindsight. Server was excellent. I am a little over the night-club feel restaurant thing. Its not 2005 anymore. The Veuve Grand Dame made everything a little more bearable. Oysters were also okay...not great but okay. I expected more.
(3)Nathalie A.
I really loved that they had outlets everywhere! The atmosphere was nice and the hosts were really nice. Some of the bartenders though seemed bored to be there (and I mean who enjoys being at work) but it's just awkward when your sitting at a bar. Also, I waited on a drink a little longer than I should have. I didn't mind but they didn't apologize for the wait. Either way it wasn't a big deal. Eventually we were seated at a table and I had the Filet Mignon. (For the price I know I could've gone somewhere else with a tastier and more flavor filled Filet Mignon) Overall the food was really good. My server was attentive and brought everything we needed. It seemed that staff was constantly watching to make sure we were okay which is great! The only thing is that the server was very dry and made us feel uncomfortable. Service itself was good but it was awkward with the servers/bartenders who didn't make us feel wanted. I might return, but Chicago has so many other options & this place didn't catch my eye enough as I had hoped.
(4)Chris G.
Our party of four was celebrating a birthday and RPM Steak was the best choice for this occasion. As soon as we checked in we were promptly seated on the main floor. The ambiance is great, not too dark and not too bright. The noise level is good enough to hold a conversation without having to yell at each other across the table, and with EDMish music playing in the background, it made for a pleasant experience. As soon as we were seated we were greeted by our waiter and right away I noticed he was very detail oriented and attentive to our needs. We had placed our order for drinks and appetizers and were well on our way through this fantastic dining experience. I didn't order anything fancy to drink, just a beer...because you know... red meat and beer go hand-in-hand. My wife ordered the Champaign Cocktail and she absolutely loved it. The other two diners shared the same sentiment and the male ordered a beer and his SO ordered the Champaign Cocktail, which she equally loved. To get things started we ordered the roasted bone marrow and parker house rolls. Both of which were bomb.com good. My wife and I have had bone marrow at other places, but RPM Steak elevates it to a higher level. For me, it was roasted "more" than at other places, which made it that much more #nomnom good. If it wasn't such a formal place, I'd be eating that stuff right off the bone. The parker house rolls were equally as good and I'd gladly pay the $$ for those once again. Heck, I even put the bone marrow ON the roll and ate it that way. BOOM! Before I get into the entrees, the side dishes that accompanied our meal are just as worthy to receive the same amount of praise. We ordered the roasted asparagus, millionaire's potato, and at the recommendation of our waiter, the hen of the woods mushrooms. Needless to say, all were so good that I almost shed a tear out of pure enjoyment... and these were just the side dishes! I know why they call it the millionaire's potato... that 'ish is soooo rich and flavorful that it makes you feel like a million bucks after. For entrees, each of us ordered something different which was good since I had the opportunity to try each and write about the pleasantries here. I must say, that after we placed our order for entrees and sides, it was less than 10 minutes and we started to see the food being brought to our table. One thing that I do want to note, but DID NOT AT ALL take away from our dining experience was that they did get my wife's order wrong. She had ordered the salmon, but our waiter misinterpreted her and thought she said "Same" so he placed the same order as our other guest. As soon as he found out he made a mistake, he was very apologetic and in the blink of an eye, the salmon was at our table. For reals, it took less than two minutes and the salmon was at our table. Very impressive, but I digress...On to the meat and potatoes... ha I ordered the wagyu mishima ribeye. If you have had kobe beef or wagyu beef before, this is literally #meltinyourmouth good. It was as if I was eating butter that tasted like steak. I had it prepared medium-rare and it was cooked perfectly, seasoned perfectly, it even when down perfectly! I savored eat bite as much as I could to prolong this epic dining experience. My wife ordered the salmon and it was by far the best salmon I have ever had - I didn't know salmon could melt in your mouth. Oh, but it did. Soooo good. Our other two diners had the steak frites, which was seasoned to perfection and cooked perfectly and the bison filet. I have had bison before, but this was... just... man... sooooo good. For dessert, we ordered the baked alaska and it was perfect ending to our awesome meal. When our waiter brought started to prepare it tableside, he also gave brought a 14k chocolate cake since he made a mistake with my wife's order. Needless to say, we were very appreciative and thrilled at his gesture of kindness. Both desserts were fantastic. The baked alaska was not too sweet, but a great way to end such a savory meal. The chocolate cake looked too good to be consumed. It was not overly "chocolaty" but rich in its own regard. Again, it was a fantastic meal on a fantastic night. Our waiter was phenomenal and the food was outstanding. Oh, I failed to mention this was the same night that the bulls beat the bucks in the 1st round of the playoffs and we saw both Jimmy Butler and Derrick Rose dining. It was a pleasant surprise to be star-struck and see those two being normal and enjoying a fine meal. Enough for us to even forget that we were celebrating a bday!
(5)Mark C.
When I first heard about RPM Italian's opening a few years ago, a joint venture between the Melmans and the Rancics, I was dubious to say the least. I expected the scene to attract a certain type of crowd and scene that's not really my cup of tea, but I also didn't expect the food to deliver either. Surprisingly, though, RPM Italian has become one of our favorite go-to Italian joints - the scene is the scene, but the food is a great range of solidly done classics and interesting modern takes on Italian staples. When RPM Steak was announced, for some reason, I was equally skeptical. Maybe a bit less, but wasn't sure what to expect. We made it there a few weekends ago, and were again, pleasantly surprised, treated to a stellar meal, so much that we went back a week later when a friend of ours came into town. Over the two visits, we got a lot of food so I'll try to be brief. The Parker House Rolls are a must get. They don't do bread service, so if you want it, you're stuck paying $8 for the bread. It seems to be a trend now these days, between paying for bread and ice in drinks, restaurants seem to be nickel and diming us just like the airlines, but these definitely deliver and are worth paying the extra dollars for. Stunning in presentation, warm, slightly toasty on the outside with a soft, buttery texture on the inside. Served with a slightly salted Nordic butter, these are a hit. For appetizers, we got a good variety. The slightly charred toro from the raw bar was alright, one of the more lackluster dishes of the night. The shrimp cocktail was solid and *HUGE* - very meaty and with good flavor. The coal-roasted crab is another highlight of our visits - nicely cooked and pre-sliced, making it easy to split. It was gently sauced with a buttery sauce with hints of lime and coriander. Fantastic. On to the steaks...which usually is what makes or breaks a steakhouse for me. Both times, we got pre-sliced steaks. Both were bone-in ribeye - the first, a 42oz tomahawk Wagyu, and the second a 24 oz dry-aged cowboy chop. Now I'm usually a bit partial to the earthier flavor of the dry-aged cuts, so I thought the dry-aged ribeye had a deeper flavor. I didn't notice a significant difference in the quality of the meat with the Wagyu, so if you're looking for an excuse to splurge, I would recommend sticking to the dry-aged cuts. Precut, it's easier to split between people, but I prefer to have an uncut steak that keeps the heat in a bit longer. Highlights of the sides were the Hasselbeck potato and the roasted sweet corn. The Hasselbeck was sliced to a perfect crispy thinness with an appealing presentation, the roasted corn topped with a chipotle lime butter - the lime gave it good hints of flavor without being overpowering. FInally, the mushrooms were both solid - the first time we picked the hen o' the woods (not pictured), the second trip the cauliflower mushrooms For dessert, we got the Hazelnut Souffle - a wonderfully flavored souffle dish, a little thick, but well seasoned. Unfortunately they removed it from the menu by the time our second visit rolled around, however, there are still a good selection of souffles on the menu. The second dessert was a baked Alaska that we ordered on both trips. Between our two visits they decided it would be a good idea to flambe the dessert, adding a nice touch. Ice cream topped with caramelized merengue is a perfect mix to end the night. RPM does everything extremely well top to bottom. THe appetizers, sides, and desserts match up to anywhere in the city. I felt like the steaks came up just short of my favorites, Mastro's and David Burke's Primehouse. Still it's a place that is worth checking out and/or going back to. Get the Parker House Rolls and the Coal-Roasted Crab . The dry-aged cuts were my preference, particularly the Tomahawk. Go for the scene, if that's your thing too.... Pics and more up at: chohschow.com/2014/09/23…
(5)Kelby B.
I have to agree with everyone on here. This place by far gets 5 stars. The food is amazing, the dessert is to die for and the overall experience is fantastic. Great for a date night, special night or when you in the mood for some good food!
(5)Elizabeth S.
I really wanted to love this restaurant, because I love RPM. My husband and I were excited to snag a reservation here for our 4th Anniversary. We arrived before our reservation and were seated promptly (great start!). We then waited for our waiter for at least 15 min to greet us. He came for our drink order which we place and waited another 15 min to receive. He quickly walked away, and at this point we still hadn't ordered or been told about the specials. We waited another 15 min to order an appetizer. Each time the waiter returned he kept apologizing, but continued to repeat the behavior of ignoring us! Once we finally got our food it was excellent! My husband ordered the filet, and I enjoyed the scallops. The millionaires potato is a great side to share! At this point I was ready to forget the poor service, and blame it on new staff/new restaurant. We ordered the cheesecake souflee. It came out with an additional dessert of cotten candy in celebration of our anniversary. What a great and sweet gesture (we thought!), until we got the bill and were charged for it! It was the final straw! My 2 star review go to the chefs! I'll stick with the original RPM.
(2)Dean H.
Great meal and atmosphere... The sides are well matched. The wine list is extensive. The best app is the seafood tower... Deserts we're all good... The only gripe I have is the constant up selling of items that we ordered. apps, steaks, sides. On each occasion the waiter tried to up sell. For instance, take a $55 steak and bump it to a $77 one. It just became a little Greasy feeling....
(4)David G.
Went to RPM last night as a treat from my girlfriend for my birthday. Well, I eat at many many high end steak houses across the country due to my line of work (sales) and I have to say, I was not blown away by RPM Steak. To be honest, our evening was fine and nothing negative to report. Cocktails at the bar beforehand were delightful and service was (as others note) very over the top. In fact for such a trendy, see and be seen place, I was pleasantly surprised at how attentive our server was. Otherwise, appetizers were good (the bacon especially and the bread), and the steaks were good. So, why 3 stars? I believe the price to quality ratio is out of whack here. Kudos to RPM for maintaining an extensive array of steaks, especially the dry aged cuts, but for $74 I want to be blown away and I just simply wasn't. I've had many better steaks both in the city and across the country for cheaper. However, that's just my opinion. If you're up for a fun night out and a "cool" and trendy place, (and don't mind paying for it) then add a +1 to my review. Otherwise if a good steak is your top priority and location is secondary, then there are better options elsewhere. So, would I go back? Sure. However, for the price and the hoops you have to go through to get in (3 month advance reservations) I likely wont bother.
(3)Lu N.
RPM Steak you've exceeded our expectations! The bacon app is melt in your mouth delicious. The largest cocktail shrimp we've ever had! The crispy shrimp was good as well! What I wouldn't recommend is the tuna appetizer. The steaks were some of the best we've ever had! And must get hasselback potatoe!! Could also do without the corn side dish. Chocolate cake and banana soufflé delish! Also can't forget the cotton candy! ;))) the service was perfection and the sommelier was on point!
(4)Ron F.
After all the hype checked out the restaurant. Beautiful interior very chic current very nice ambience. The service was outstanding out of this world a fantastic waitress the whole wait staff beautiful. The food although good was overpriced for what it was that is to be expected. As a downtown restaurant it's good not fantastic average typical steakhouse downtown if you're there check it out but I wouldn't take and go out of my way to go back there
(3)Chanel S.
I wanted to try this restaurant for quite sometime now because of Guilana and Bill. I made reservations for 11pm (they take dinner reservations until midnight) which worked great for me because I was traveling from Michigan to Illinois. Once I arrived I was immediately greeted by staff, seated at a booth near the bar area- which was very live and fun! Our waitstaff did an exceptional job! Made great recommendations! We had the octopus appetizer- it was smoked and had a bbq taste - AMAZING!! I tried the salmon and my guest had the bone in filet. The salon did not come with any veggie sides - everything was a la carte. The same was decent, not bad yet not so great. I'd have a steak the next time I dine there. I also told the waitress is was my guests birthday, she surprised us with cotton candy! All in all, our bill was around $180 (including 2 glasses of wine and 3 alcoholic beverages). Great place! Will return!
(4)Adoley J.
I save my pricy meals for birthdays and this year I decided to dine at RPM for the big day. After hearing so many wonderful things I was excited. I am happy to report I was not let down. First the place is really cool inside. It has a very nice ambience. Our waiter was super nice and attentive. But we all know you can have a nice place and crappy food. Well I'm happy to report that the food is good really good. I got the wedge salad, the Prime RPM Cap and a garlic fried fingerlings. The wedge had a twist to it and was served with avocado and olives. It was a good portion size and very delicious. My prime PRM Cap was superb. Perfectly cooked and the side peppercorn sauce was delicious. The garlic fingerlings were OK next time I will probably get the whipped potatoes or the millionaire's potato. The standout was the chocolate cake. The 14 karat chocolate cake was the most moist chocolate cake I've had in a while. It was so good I tried to save some for later and failed miserably. Next time I am ordering two it was that good. RPM is a great addition to the Chicago steakhouse scene.
(4)L L.
Great server, delicious steak. Called twice to ensure quiet table and they seated us right in front of the register next to the bar, where staff gathers to chat. Lots of crumbs in booth when I went to sit down. Disappointing for very expensive venue. Also I was told my date would get a special dessert for his birthday. Essentially all it was was a dessert with a candle. The "special" desserts are only for dinner guests. (We ate at 2pm) They also failed to offer coffee during dessert. Disappointing!
(3)Diana Z.
Unimpressive. RPM Italian is better. The porter rolls were the best part of the meal with the rosemary butter. Otherwise, nothing too impressive. The spare ribs were really difficult to cut and quite chewy. The cod was quite delicious, but very pricey for just a piece of fish with nothing on the side. The cauliflower and brussel sprouts were pretty good, and I would seriously consider only ordering sides if I had to go back. As for the steak, the group provided mixed reviews. Some said theirs were delicious, others thought theirs were not cooked to specification (asked for medium and got rare). The biggest disappointment was the chocolate souffle. Everyone ordered it because it sounded delicious, but were sorely disappointed when we were served what is basically warm chocolate soup. To the dessert chef at RPM, talk to the dessert chef at Roy's. Now that is a dynamite souffle. Giuliana and Bill's first restaurant is very well done, and I think they're coasting on that success with this second restaurant. It's good, but nothing to rave about, and certainly not worth the price considering all the other options in the area.
(3)David L.
Well, this is an pretty decent place, but as others have noted it is overpriced. As far as the menu, it is fine on the pricing, but the wine selection is very high-priced. But, I would charge the same if it were my place and people were willing to pay it. The service was pretty good...no big complaints. However, I ordered the cap steak for $45, cooked "medium". It came cold-rare. The waiter disappeared, so when he finally came back I showed it to him and he took it back to the kitchen. Many minutes later, after my client/guests had finished his meal, it came back....warm-rare. Extremely disappointing. At the end of the night and $710 later for 3 later, I had an okay experience, but I would not return.
(2)Donna F.
I was relieved to see that the service both at the bar and at the table matched the prices. Nothing stings worse than when that doesn't happen. It is kind of a bite though when paying that money for a meal when you have to pay for bread. Hence my 4 star rather than 5 star rating. Highly recommend the crab leg and sashimi appetizer. Hesitated to order scallops in a steak place but they were just perfect and the sauce they are in is delicious. I split them with a "duke" and was quite satisfied. Even had some leftover steak. Also recommend the hasselback potato side dish and the bread pudding for dessert. Really loved leaving with the feeling that I was not ripped off and everything was as good as could be, except for the bread thing. It only makes the restaurant look as though they are cutting corners.
(4)Rosie M.
4 Stars because everything tasted great but was extremely expensive. The experience was nice, the restaurant is classy and cool looking, but I'm not sure the value is there for the price.
(4)Jedd J.
If you care more about scene than ambiance this is your place. Top tier prices for average steak. Service was pretty good.
(2)Rosemary C.
I can't tell you how much I was looking forward to an evening at RPM Steak with my friends. The food did not disappoint and both the wait staff at our table and bartender were wonderful but there is an air of arrogance regarding the reservations and seating that will prevent any of us from ever dining there again. First, I called mid-December for a reservation. I was told that any time other than 5:30 or 9:30 simply was not possible on any Friday in December or January since they are generally booked solid three months in advance so we finally and reluctantly took a 5:30 reservation. Yet what did we find? There were five empty tables at 6pm, 3 at 6:30pm, and 2 at 7:00pm! I'm not even counting booths because we were a party of 6 and the booths would not have really worked but several were also unused. I will never believe these were all "no shows". Also, they would not allow the first two of our party to arrive to go to the table. When our party was complete about 15 minutes later, drinks had been made for five of us at the bar. Five or six people can't have a conversation at the bar when you're seated in a straight line so we had to go through the bother of closing out the checks before we could go to our table which was empty the whole time of course. Also, no offer was made to carry our drinks to the table and we all stood around trying not to spill at the "concierge" station while we waited to be shown to our table. I will go back to RPM Italian. I've eaten there three times and the service is far superior to this restaurant. The food is good but there are a lot of good steakhouses in Chicago that treat you better.
(3)Christina X.
Just another steakhouse. I seriously think that if you are a steakhouse and serve dry-age meat where it's cooked with butter, salt and pepper it's really hard to differentiate yourself, and this restaurant is no different. With that being said what stood out was the giant seafood tower, risotto and mushrooms. They were amazing!
(3)S S.
Unfortunately I had a very unpleasant experience at RPM Steak last night. It was my fiancé and I's anniversary so we made reservations to celebrate. It's not often that we treat ourselves to a nice dinner, but we had heard great things about this restaurant and were really looking forward to a night out together. The restaurant itself is very beautiful, with a very sleek and modern vibe. We waited only a few minutes before being seated, and were greeted by our waiter a few minutes later. I can't recall his name...I am not sure if he never introduced himself or if I just didn't catch it. He gave us a drink menu and came back maybe 5 or so minutes later. After bringing us our drinks he returned another 5 minutes later to tell us about the specials and to take our order for dinner. We ordered, and within about 10 minutes our food arrived. The food itself was decent enough; we each ordered a filet and a split a side of the sweet potatoes. The steaks were good, but nothing extraordinary. It was after we ordered our meal that our experience headed downhill. For us spending $150 on a dinner is a lot; I understand that other parties may be spending 3-4 times that much, but we felt as though our waiter was overtly less than pleased with what we had ordered. From the moment we placed our order we barely saw him; he frequented the other high spending tables near us, but rarely checked in on us. We couldn't help but feel like second-class citizens. The cherry on the cake of the evening was when a cocktail being brought to another table was spilled on my head, sweater, and jacket that was draped over my chair. About 3 or 4 waiters rushed over, but seemed more concerned about cleaning the spill from the floor than the fact that I was now sitting thoroughly damp in someone else's vodka tonic. I am not one to make a scene and brushed it off when a few waiters expressed concern, but again, they seemed more interested in cleaning up the spill and getting the drink to the person that ordered it than any effect that it had on me or my evening. If I didn't already feel like a second-class citizen, sitting there trying to finish my meal with a wet sweater and hair certainly didn't help the matter. We finished our main course and the waiter dropped off a dessert menu without a word. At that point I was just ready to leave, and we told him we were ready for the check. No dessert on the house for our troubles, nothing. I would have even been satisfied with the manager coming over to apologize. Nothing. My fiancé and I joked that we should have just gone to Outback Steakhouse, at least there they would have probably given me another napkin to dry off with.
(1)Stella S.
The service was excellent. The millionaire baked potato with fontina and black truffles on top was amazing...even for $18, their steak is delicious, but their truffle braised short ribs was over cooked on the outside and not as tender as it should be on the inside. Pass on the short ribs and go for the steak.
(4)Sara C.
The cocktails and Aged Steak-burger were amazing! Met Bill Rancic. What a genuine guy! True Chicagoan !
(5)Mary Kay C.
My daughter, her husband and I ate at RPM. Tonight. The food was good. The waiter was not the happiest camper. But after we paid the bill we noticed the waiter talking to the manager. The manager then came to our table and asked if he could get our car for us. Without a doubt, he was asking us to leave. It left a bad taste for that restaurant. We won't be back.
(1)Ann J.
I don't know why I didn't review this place sooner. I went here with my dad on Christmas eve 2014. Oh. My. God. To put it into perspective, Hugo's has been my favorite restaurant in the city for years. I get Gibson's steak and the seafood. However, the last few times I have gone to Hugo's, my steak has not been cooked to the desire temp. On one visit, they screwed it up three times. I came to RPM not really knowing what to expect. Well, it was sensational. The atmosphere was hip and trendy yet elegant and inviting. The music was not loud and obnoxious as other reviews have stated. We were seated on the second floor, which overlooked the downstairs dining room. It was beautiful. The waitstaff was perfect and offered great advice and offered any accommodation we might need. The food was impeccable. We had seafood, salad, steak, and dessert. Not only was our steak cooked to perfection, it came to the table Peter Luger style, already cut. I can't say enough amazing things about this place. My new favorite in the City of Chicago, the place I call home!
(5)Sarah G.
I am new to Yelp, but have found it so helpful to view other peoples opinions when looking for a new place to dine. I come to Chicago a lot for work and anytime I can enjoy dinner with new friends or my husband, being entertained is highly important to me. What I love about this place is the loungy scenic feel it has. Great food, very unique drink menu (although a bit pricey) and the staff is very proffesional and may I add, good looking! I think the managers are a little over their heads. I watched how one of them selectively approach only the tables who were spending the most $. A little tacky in my opinion, but I guess it's the kind of place that get you better perks when your well known. Overall, I highly recommend it if your wanting to try a new steakhouse that's not overrated.
(3)Jacob W.
I went here for dinner with a friend last night and it was a great experience. I enjoy RPM Italian but the atmosphere here is even better. Our waiter was very friendly and helpful. He was not pushy at all which is nice. The food, setting, staff, wine and overall experience was one of the best I have had in Chicago. I will definitely visit again
(5)Alex B.
I'm rating this steakhouse relative to other comparable steakhouses I've visited recently. With that being said, it was a great meal.. the food just didn't match the price and aura around this restaurant. Beginning with the food - the thick-cut bacon appetizer was the most memorable part of the meal, I really loved this. We also enjoyed some tasty sides, none of which were anything special though.. The steak though, this is what I came here for. Not to say I was disappointed, but for ~$75 I was expecting greatness. I like my ribeyes marbleized, where the fat practically melts in your mouth. Our waiter pointed me to their Ribeye when I explained my preference: It came out as a great cut of meat, but lacking the flavor I was looking for. I visited here with a group of 6. At times I felt the wait staff was paying more attention to a few tables, profiling us to be insignificant. Maybe we were, but who cares, a nice steakhouse should recognize empty glasses on the table! There are places I would visit before coming here. RPM Steak is for you if you're in the mood for that "high status" feeling.
(3)Michael L.
Great place to go if you're craving an average steak. The service, and vibe are great but the food was just "ok"... not an impression that you should have when spending this kind of money on dinner. I'm a very easy going guy but had to send my steak back because it was so charred and dry, it didnt even taste like steak. I decided to go with fish when they let me re-order and the salmon was good but nothing out of the ordinary. I go to fancy steakhouses all the time and I have to say I dont think I would go back to RPM. I left slightly disappointed and unimpressed and thought the food was just not up to par for the prices they charge. (Joe's Prime Steak keeps me coming back over and over, and RPM just did not leave me with that same impression). Disappointing, especially as a lettecue entertain you gold member.
(3)Jen J.
We had a WONDERFUL anniversary dinner here before the Justin Timberlake concert Monday evening. The atmosphere is really welcoming, we sat in a rounded booth that was cozy for us. Music was at a good volume as well. To start our waiter got us the drink menu and made some good suggestions. We had a nice glass of wine and an Old Fashioned to begin the meal. To start, we had the Parker House Rolls and Nordic butter, they were outstanding and warm. We also had the bacon. The bourbon and vanilla are great compliments. On the the main course. I had the 8oz filet, my boyfriend had the house specialty "The Duke". Each were cooked to our likening of medium/medium rare. Our server explained the different additions we could put on our steaks. After a little debate we settled on the bone marrow compound butter. It was to die for! As for sides, we sampled the macaroni and cheese. It was filled with bacon and broccoli which were excellent additions. We also tried the hand cut fries which came with a caesar dipping sauce. My boyfriend could not stop eating those. Finally, when you don't think you can eat anymore, dessert happens. We opted for the 14K chocolate cake. My goodness! What a divine piece of cake. It was so moist and just the right amount of "sweet". And just because things weren't already over the top, the chef sent out a huge bowl of watermelon cotton candy with lime zest dusted on top for our anniversary. Absolutely outstanding experience and we will be back again, hungry for more!
(5)Alyse R.
Ambience awesome. Bacon appetizer, chopped salad and bone in filet, awesome. The Duke was served luke warm. The wedge, too much blue cheese. The Hamachi was fishy. The waiter was not good. We mentioned an allergy to gluten and shellfish. When presenting the dessert menu, he said, "Here's what you can eat." No bueno. One person in our group suggested a better way of presenting. The waiter then preceded to rip up the menu and give the section to her of what she can have. Ok. We also had asked to have the menu signed by the chef. Instead, RJ and Jarred signed it and the waiter said we should come back again and try for the chef. In summary, the waiter was awful. May not come back. #waitersmakeorbreakit.
(1)Jason B.
Wow. Ran through all the courses and can't find one thing bad to say. If you have the means... I highly recommend it.
(5)Lindsey S.
I went to RMP last weekend with 7 of my friends for my bday celebration. The food and service was amazing. Our server was extremely knowledgeable and never rushed us (even though we were taking out time with dinner). I started with a chopped salad which was unlike any chopped salad I have ever had - so many good vegetables, followed by the braised short ribs and truffle baked potato....all of which I am craving right now. For dessert we ordered a pumpkin souffle and chocolate cake. They brought out the chocolate cake with a candle which was really nice. The real reason for my 5 star rating was due to one of the managers, Darryl, and his incredible service. A few things went wrong, but Darryl went above and beyond to make up for them. A true sign of a great manager and restaurant!
(5)Dan E.
I've been here twice and both times they made us wait over 20 minutes past our reservation before being seated. It's a trendy new spot and if they know you, you will get seated right away. The first time I went I gave them a pass because it was opening week. The service that night was good and the steaks were decent. I made the mistake of taking someone for a birthday date the second visit. I specified this in the reservation, so after waiting 25 minutes past our reservation time -- we were seated in the bar. How romantic that there are people standing at your table in the bar area waiting to be seated. Another nice touch was the speaker on the ceiling pointed directly at our table. It's in the bar area, so there is loud music playing. So loud, in fact, that the server could not hear us clearly when ordering and asking questions. The service and food were both average on this trip. There are too many great steak houses in Chicago to pay this kind of money for average service and hit or miss food at RPM Steak. I normally enjoy Lettuce Entertain You restaurants, but this one has to work out some kinks before earning my business back.
(2)Tetana P.
Atmosphere is nice. Food is ok. Definitely not worth the money they charge. however, the worst part is the service. I went with 4 people. and they screwed up my meal. Everyone ate while i watched. When they finished, my meal came and i ate alone. Mistakes happen but the fact that they offered no compensation for their mistake is shocking - again given the prices they charge. As comparison, I was in NYC two days later and had a slight screwed up on a meal. They not only compted my meal but also my friends. THATS SERVICE!
(2)Kyle B.
The most bland steak I've had at an upscale steakhouse. Wasn't bad by any means but I never had a point during the meal where I was blown away. The millionaire potato was really good but it's sad when the best part of the meal was a baked potato.
(2)Ana S.
We had our anniversary dinner here tonight which was outstanding ! I had made reservations 2 months ago since I knew we were coming to Chivago. Everything was top notch from the moment we came in. The service, atmosphere , the food was excellent. They really knew what they were doing. We ordered the rosemary bread which was great, the seafood tower and 2 filet mignons which were cooked to perfection. The fries and Mac cheese were outstanding. Our waiter comped us with cotton candy and ice cream which was very nice of him. Overall our dinner was exceptional. Great job!,
(5)neal s.
I was really disappointed with RPM Steak. I am a big fan of RPM Italian and the Lettuce Entertain You group and had high expectations. We were led into a beautiful dining room that has to be one of the nicest anywhere. The disappointments came at the beginning of the meal which put a damper on things for me. I brought a bottle of our own wine and expected a corkage fee in line with everywhere else in River North but here it is $40. For appetizers e ordered the Roast Crab and a Caesar Salad. When the Crab arrived I was startled to see that the crab leg was only 4 inches, surely for $18 I thought there was something else but no, that was it. The salad was very good, a bit on the small side and it was accompanied by a very tasty deviled egg that had a small piece of anchovy in it. The entrees we ordered included a filet and T-bone which were both very good and perfectly cooked. The waiter came out moments after we were served to make sure our orders were okay which was a nice, attentive touch. We had two delicious side dishes, the spinach was probably the best I have had and the fingerling potatoes were heavily seasoned and we all really liked them. For desert we shared their 18K chocolate cake which was just outstanding. It too is a bit pricey, $18 but it is very rich and dense and made for a good sharing item. I don't think they have the prices in line with what you get. The food was all very good but this may be the most expensive steakhouse in Chicago for what you get. Unless something changes I don't think I'll be back.
(2)Evelyn S.
The food is exceptionally delicious if this review were solely on the food it would definitely deserve the 5 stars. However the service ruined our dining experience. Upon arriving for a 9 pm reservation on a Tuesday night we were kept waiting for 40 minutes or more. 3 other parties of over 4 people were seated prior to us. One of those did not appear to have a reservation. When we finally got a table we got seated at the bar area. We were treated in a discriminatory manner. Our party consisted of 5 people. 4 out of the 5 of us happen to be "of color". It leads me to the conclusion that either the staff is trained in this manner or clearly the management does not want a diverse clientele. The hostesses were rude and condescending and our server, although seemed oddly friendly at first was sarcastic. Business is business and RPM needs to understand that we are no longer in a period of time where only certain people could afford to or should be privileged enough to dine at their restaurant.
(2)Lindsey C.
I was really excited to go to RPM Steak again and celebrate our anniversary with friends. Since I could not get a reservation for dinner, I made one later for some drinks and dessert at 10:45pm. Once most of our party was there on time, I gave my name to the hostess to check in. She greeted us very rudely and acted like she could not find my name after giving it to her several times. She then stated that our whole party had to be present in order to be seated (annoying but ok fine). Again, the interaction was just very rude and dismissive. My friend went back to ask her if perhaps before the other 2 friends came if we could just be seated. The hostess told my friend that the table was not ready. So my friend so ok, once the table is ready can we be seated? And she responds again with an attitude and tells my friend "she seems confused"!! This is just an unacceptable way to treat your guests.The first impression is the last impression. Very disappointing and not how I would think you would want your guests to be welcomed.
(2)Larry S.
Took a group here a few weeks ago. The place is over the top expensive and dressy with decor is 50's modern with servers in white tuxes. Guess what? Your budget will be blown but you will be smiling. This place pulls it off and is easily the best steakhouse in the City. The aged steaks are flavorful beyond expectation and beautifully prepared. The bison steak in particular was raved about. Steak Tartar, Pork Belly, Yellowtail Sushi were all fantastic. Sides of Wild mushrooms, mashed potatoes and Brussels were all great . No creamed spinach ????? Wine list was extensive and of course shockingly expensive. Drinks are superb as one might expect. We had baked Alaska for dessert with the attendant flambé show. Who has that on the menu these days? You will need to work at getting a table as the place is often sold out for weeks. I did not like the bill but we were all blown away by the evening. Recommended without hesitation.
(5)Steve S.
My wife and I have lived in Chicago (River North) during the past year and have had an opportunity to try so many great restaurants. With the exception of Alinea, this was the best meal we've had here. RPM Steak is brand new, so we jumped on Open Table and made a reservation for a Wed at 4:30 PM (only thing available currently), but arrived hungry and ready... Two great drinks to start with - Sazerac for me, Grey Goose Soda for her. No frills/overly complex drinks, just classic cocktails made extremely well. Food consisted of Bacon Appetizer, Charred King Crab Appetizer, "The Duke" Ribeye Filet (rare) for me, Guiliana's Chopped Salad for my wife, and a side of Charred Summer Corn for the table. We had the Hazelnut Soufflé for dessert. Hands down the best steak I've had in Chicago (yes, we've been to them all). Steak was cooked perfectly. The Ribeye filet was lean but had tons of flavor vs. standard filet. Service was excellent and friendly, and less pretentious than expected.... A huge welcome in my book! Bottom line, I have never posted a review of any restaurant ever on Yelp, but felt compelled to with RPM Steak. Simply outstanding, thank you!
(5)Kelsey L.
We had high hopes for this place, as we are fans of their Italian restaurant. It was their opening night, so a few missteps are to be expected. That being said, we were fairly disappointed in the overall experience. The space is cool, kind of a clubby-type feel (including the music), but lacks personality. We felt like we could be in any number of River North eateries. Our server was nice, but really didn't seem to care about our experience. On to the food: For entrees, I had the 16oz Dry Aged NY Strip - it was good, but not amazing. My friend had the 20oz Grass Fed Bone-In Ribeye, which was sadly the worst dish of the night. If I want a great grass fed steak, I'll go to Unite Urban Grill - twice as good for half the price. The crab appetizer was by far the best dish we had (although $18 was pretty high for a few small bites - literally only half of 1 crab leg). The wedge salad was traditional, but for some reason they put balsamic dressing in between the lettuce wedges (and not listed on the menu) - it was a weird combination with the blue cheese dressing on top. The other thing that surprised me was that neither a manager or owner ever came by to check on our meal. Really? On opening night you don't care enough to ask some of your first guests how their experience was? Because of the people behind this place, I am sure it will be packed regardless of the experience they provide, but for me it is overhyped and overpriced.
(2)Eric R.
So I buddy and I came in here on a Friday night on a lark. No reservations, no nothing. By some miracle we got a table in the bar area with ease. So far so good. Our drink orders were taken quickly and we were off to the races. I ordered the grass fed ribeye which was cooked to a perfect medium. The only problem is the steak was just not that good, I mean it was not bad it was just underwhelming. My buddy had the Kansas City strip and felt the same way. They charge a premium but you are basically paying for the room and the opportunity to be with the beautiful people. I ate at Smith and Wolenksy the week before and it was better. For sure I will come back for the bar, but I can't see eating here again. Finally, for a place that prides itself on being trendy, how do you let customers wear T-shirts in the main dining area on a Friday night? The times they are a changin I guess....
(2)Tiffany A.
Rpm steak is doing it right! Service was exceptional and the decor was perfect. It's trendy and like no other steakhouse in Chicago. For an appetizer we got the Parker house rolls and thick cut bacon. The bacon melted in my mouth I highly recommend. I got the filet mignon and my boyfriend got the hanger steak, both medium. For sides we got the Giuliana salad (BEST SALAD EVER) and the hassleback potato. For dessert we had the 14k gold chocolate cake. They also had a large wine selection. I loved everything we ordered and it was worth the splurge on a nice dinner!!
(5)Jay J.
RPM Steak was excellent. We were there exactly one week after it opened but it functioned like a restaurant that had been open forever. The space is beautiful and very comfortable. We found the service to be outstanding (thanks Eric!). It was professional and attentive without being pretentious. Some may appreciate the pompous formality of many restaurants at this price point but we do not so RPM Steak was a very refreshing. The food was extraordinary and while the steaks were the star, the sides were excellent as well with the charred sweet corn being an a great surprise. Do not miss it while it is on the menu! Its definitely a special occasion splurge but well worth it. Owner Bill Rancic was there and I'm sure the celebrities will frequent this place in droves in addition to everyone else as the word spreads. This place will definitely be as popular as RPM Italian so experience it while its still easy to get a table on short notice.
(5)Gregory S.
Went there last night for dinner. We sat at the bar tabletops for dinner. Incredible service, awesome food (got the bone marrow, wagyu A-5 tartar, NY Strip for two, brussel sprouts with bacon and the baked potato with truffle), and a great atmosphere. Can't ask for much more than that!
(5)W C.
I went here with my bride to be for our anniversary dinner. It was our first time at RPM Steak but we've been to RPM Italian many times. Per the usual at this restaurant group's locations, had to wait quite a while past our scheduled reservation time to be seated. Once seated, the service was good. We enjoyed the special salad they had on the menu that evening and the millionaire's potato was pretty darn good. I wasn't that impressed with my bone-in steak but my fiancee's filet was very good. The decor was very pleasing and the room has a nice ambiance. I'd give it another shot sometime for sure, just didn't do it for me this particular visit.
(3)Carmen K.
Lovely ambiance, amazing old fashions, the octopus was divinely prepared, and their millionaire potatoes with black truffle are decadently delicious! And the waiter and bartenders were professional, friendly, & attentive.
(5)Claudia W.
Let's face it, this place is expensive! If you decide to open up your wallet and go, you won't be disappointed. Started off with west coast oysters and the bone marrow appetizer. The oysters were topped with a dice of jalapeño and cucumber and lime juice, fresh and delicious, a much better alternative to the classic cocktail sauce. The bone marrow presentation was beautiful, the top of the marrow was slightly crusted with smoked paprika and curry, and served with grilled bread slices, a real treat. Two of us ordered the tuna steak, came seared and medium rare with a light salsa verde. Two of us ordered meat, a petite fillet and the skirt steak, all 4 of us very happy diners. Is the millionaire's potato worth $18? At this point, we didn't care, it was good! The hen of the woods mushrooms were a huge hit with the whole table. Finished off with Baked Alaska which is flamed at the table, a nice way to celebrate a special event, and the chocolate banana cotton candy, which is just plain fun!! Can I rush back every week? My budget won't allow it, but will keep in mind for the next special celebration.
(5)g z.
Typically, I avoid the downtown, touristy, large restaurants. I had friends visiting from out of town and they invited us for dinner at RPM Steak. I must say I was extremely impressed. The staff was great from start to finish. I am sorry I did not get our server's name, but he was super from beginning to end with great recommendations for everyone at the table. I had a smoked, prime rib which I believe was a special. it was probably the best prime rib I ever had. My girlfriend had the cod which she is still raving about. I would definitely go back for more. Thanks!
(5)Petey D.
Knowing this was a Melman restaurant I knew it would be good food, but completely unexpected to find that it was exceptional. I loved the ambiance, the service was friendly and attentive. We ordered the grass fed bone in rib-eye (I will only eat grass fed so I was thrilled to see it on the menu) cooked perfectly. The best steak I've had since Prime 112 in Miami last year. They even sliced it so that my girlfriends and I could share. The Fall Giuliana chopped salad was incredible. Every bite had something new and exciting in it. I will be returning weekly just for that salad while it is in season. All of our sides were delicious. They accommodated my friend with delicious vegetarian choices and we were all raving. Grass Fed choices ! Yay! Everything was fresh and cooked perfectly with great flavors.
(5)Edith D.
I went to this place the 1st week they opened. We had no reservations just wanted to check it out. They were able to squeeze us in for a table. I loved it, great atmosphere and amazing food.
(5)John H.
Best steakhouse in Chicago. I recommend the King Crab to start and then one of their signature ribeye steaks. Great atmosphere and service as well.
(5)Tracy F.
Definitely not all it's hyped up to be. First, let me say that the service was excellent. The hosting staff, the coat check, the bartender, the bussers, the waiter. All excellent. Friendly, knowledgable, approachable. The ambiance was OK. The crowd, directly after work, was about 50's and then quickly dropped to mid 20's. The whole room felt like one big agency meeting. The food was very average for an upscale restaurant and below average for an upscale steakhouse. The coal-fired crab was fine. The flavor was good but there was no color on the dish. Covered in sauce, it looked like a white piece of, well, you know. Giuliana's chopped salad was good. No complaints. The tuna steak was perfectly cooked but the salsa verde was nearly non-existent, leaving me eating a very large piece of plain tuna. My friend ordered the scallops and said they were average. The desserts were wonderful and the only items worth their cost on the menu. We had the souffle and the nutella bread pudding. That bread pudding was amazing. At $100pp, I expect the food to be outstanding, which is far from the below average cuisine we received. Stick to RPM Italian. Better experience and food.
(2)Amanda C.
I loved it! Food was great, service great, atmosphere great! It was our anniversary and everything was perfect. I can't wait to go back! Thanks Rpm! Great date night place.
(5)Caitlin M.
Such an amazing experience from the ambiance, to the service to the food. Eric was fantastic. Was a great dining experience. Would highly recommend!
(5)Michael R.
Great dinner. The million dollar mashed potatoes were unbelievable. The tomahawk steak we had was melt in your mouth. Service was great, wine was great, atmosphere was great. Doug Psaltis and RJ stopped by our table to ensure everything was going well. Overall one of the better restaurants down town! Highly recommended!
(5)Anne A.
This review is solely based on dessert and drinks. My girlfriend and I came here around 10 pm on a Thursday the second week they opened. We were quickly seated at a nice table at the bar with prompt service (probably because the place was not very busy at the time). We ordered the 14k gold chocolate cake, a glass of wine, and their version of a Baileys and coffee (they did not offer Baileys, so I was given something similar). The chocolate cake was a little heavy and dry for my liking, and when I got the bill I was shocked. $55.00 for one desert and two drinks? There are far better places in Chicago for that price. Not sure I want to give this place another try, but I do love me some grass fed meat. We'll see.
(3)Sheela C.
The food was fantastic. I enjoyed the broccolini, braised short rib, and shared the chocolate cake with my pal. I'm not giving this place 5-stars though because the server was kind of a jerk at times and on my way to the restroom, I slipped on food that was on the floor. It appeared to be some kind of puree...
(3)Nancy M.
I brought seven business colleagues for dinner on a Thursday evening. The place was packed, and energetic, but we were able to converse at a nice round table. This place has a very unique, cool, hip, sophisticated, urban vibe...and is truly one of the best decorated restaurants in Chicago. Great bar area, comfortable, unstuffy atmosphere. The service was outstanding - good explanation of the menu, good suggestions, prompt, friendly, knowledgeable service without being stifling. The food was very good - most enjoyed their various steaks, but a colleague and I had the half spicy miso lobster, which was exceptionally good. Salads were pretty good, parker rolls amazing, seafood tower excellent. Very good sides - best of all was the "millionaire's" potato! Good wine selection and great cocktails. It is pricey - we paid about $125 per person excluding wine and drinks. I would definitely bring out-of-town guests and business contacts here again.
(4)Danielle L.
Service recommend every expensive items literally no other items. I wanted to love this place...but plates were cleared before plates were ready to be cleared, Loved RPM Italian loved much more.
(3)Ornela Z.
Chopped salad is awesome and our waitress was great! For not being open long they are pretty organized and accommodating. We thought we had reservations but they didn't have us on but got us in anyways :)
(4)Kris W.
Meh. The ambience is fantastic and so is their service but the the food was just okay. The shrimp with asparagus was fabulous but my grass fed steak was charred on the top and really lacked flavor. Their flagship double baked potato was not that out of this world either. I hate to say that as I was really expecting more. Not my top three steakhouses. Sorry.
(3)Jeffrey K.
I hate kale but I thought the kale salad was fantastic. Miso cod and steak where great. Mac and cheese and brussel sprouts were top notch. Amazing service.
(5)Jonathan W.
Pretty standard steak house experience.
(4)Tiffany C.
Love the new restaurant! The staff was great and the food was excellent! We will definitely be back!
(5)Jenny B.
Since it open I have been there 7 times include the day president Obama was there.I had most of dishes on the menu. Every single bite I had was phenomenal. Beyone they have superber wine list. I had two bottle of great French wine is hardly to find in other places. Service is good too seems like they have the best waiters in town work for them.The restaurant itself is very beautiful. Over all everything is perfect will back there every week.
(5)Saif Y.
no better place in the city in my book.
(5)Kristan S.
Went there for our engagement anniversary and had the most expensive steak on the menu!! It melted in my mouth and both our sides were delicious!!! Great ambiance and impeccable service!!!
(5)Jessica T.
Our experience did not live up to the hype. We went on a Friday for a 5:30 reservation (only time we could get before 10:00). We went to the bar for a cocktail before sitting at our table. The bartenders were fantastic!!! Super friendly, welcoming and explained their drink menu. Many of the cocktails featured gin or rum and I don't like either. I asked what they would recommend with vodka and the bartender suggested one of their signature drinks but made with vodka instead. The martini he made was wonderful - definitely a unique taste but I loved it. One of my friends had a manhattan and she said it was excellent. The presentation of their cocktails is great - very well thought out. When we arrived the bar and restaurant areas were not crowded at all. When we asked the hostess if we could sit at the bar for one drink before moving to the table, she said, "well....we would like to seat you sooner than later" and seemed a little annoyed. Again - the bar tables and restaurant tables were mostly empty. We decided to stay at the bar for a drink anyway. We were seated at a booth in the bar area that just happened to be directly under a speaker. They play club-type music, which didn't seem to match the feel of the restaurant. It was quite loud coming from the speaker and we asked our waiter if it could be turned down just a tad. The manager came over in person to apologize that he was not able to adjust the volume - he was very nice about it and sent us an appetizer on the house. He sent the coal roasted king crab, which was delicious but highly overpriced. $18 for what amounted to 3 small bites of crab. We enjoyed it but were glad we didn't have to pay for it. Would have preferred that he moved our table to the then empty dining area. We ordered the crispy shrimp appetizer which was really good and more worth the money. For our main courses we had the short ribs (which were suggested by both the bartender and our waiter) and "the duke" rib eye fillet. For sides we had blue cheese whipped potatoes and brussel sprouts with bacon. Overall, the food was good but not 5-star. There was nothing "wrong" with any of our dishes but nothing that really wowed us either - especially for all the hype this place is getting. Our evening ended on somewhat of a negative note because our waiter made settling our bill pretty confusing. We were paying on credit cards and gift cards and we asked him twice to help us make sure we were adding everything correctly. His responses were very vague, even though we were clearly confused. We left the table and went to the bathroom on our way out. He caught us by the front door and asked for our credit card and signature again. When we asked what we owed him this time he said, "well you can leave me whatever you want". Odd.....and not helpful. I still want to try RPM Italian but there are better steak places in Chicago like Chicago Cut, Mastro's, and Joe's Stone Crab and Steak.
(3)Yuki Y.
Very fun atmosphere, service was great, beautiful room. Seemed like everyone from LEYE was there tonight, including Rich Melman, both his sons, and Gary McCarthy. Started with eggplant appetizer and Bibb lettuce salad. Our entrees were the halibut and hanger steak. Finished with the cheesecake soufflé. Everything was very good. Go for the lively scene and fun!
(4)Eunice B.
The hangover steak was awesome! The Nutella bread pudding was to die for! I wish I lived here to eat here more often!! Cant wait to come back!!
(5)Ola O.
Service was amazing! DevLin was wonderful:) Food was good, but not what we expected. It was 3.5/4 stars at best, BUT they were super open to constructive criticism and even comped our salads because of it. Classy. (Would have preferred to have loved our salads though:/) Filet... better at Mastros, Joes, Chicago Cut. Overall: great ambiance, service, scene. Been there, done that, maybe in the future it'll turn into the quality of the original RPM.
(4)Gerilyn A.
I dined at RPM Steak a couple of weeks ago with friends and had a fantastic experience. We tried a number of different dishes-all were awesome. The martinis were mixed and chilled perfectly (I'm often pickier about this than the food! :)) and our server was delightful. I will definitely be back!
(5)Stacy L.
Was in a Thursday night, place was packed! Reminds me of home. Was able to grab a seat and ate at the bar. Husband and I's meal was fantastic, drinks were delicious and the soufflés we're out of this world! Manny and Erik were great as well. Will return when back in town.
(5)Lynn S.
Made a reservation 3 months in advance for my daughter's birthday. Only options were 6:30 and 10. Took the 6:30, and was looking very forward to a great meal. Came early, had drinks in the bar. Very nice atmosphere, really good Cobbler cocktail, Moscow Mule, tequila, etc. now for dinner. Sat at a round table somewhat near the steps to the pretty dining room. Froze every time the revolving door opened (constantly). Really bad, even with a sweater on. Appetizer was salads all around-terrific Caeser and wedge salads. Then came the supposed highlited-steaks. 4 of 5 were done wrong, either way too rare or overdone to inedibility. Told our waitress about the issue and got a look of 'what! Our kitchen made a mistake? No way!' No offer to comp. stuck with really bad $57 New York which was not eaten. Her answer: dessert is on me. Gee, thanks. No thanks. Won't be back as Mastro's and Chicago Cut service and food are equally as good or better and they know how to make a mistake right. Ruined the birthday nite and a huge disappointment.
(3)Alberto G.
Everything about this place is amazing. The service was excellent. Our waiter was Edward and everything he recommend surpassed our expectations. The cocktail menu was very delicious and intriguing. I love the fact that everything here is made to share. The appetizers were great. I can't wait to go back
(5)Joanne P.
Definitely not worth the trip when there are so many other great meat choices. I had the blandest short ribs ever for this price point. And I prefer brussel sprouts not just the actual leaves. The bread pudding dessert was good but it's hard to sit through a meal where only the dessert is up to par. Guess this is another place that survives on the celebrity owners rather than quality food.
(2)George P.
I really liked the layout of the place and it was jumping in there, but the steak was just ok. I enjoy RPM Italiano better.
(3)Dave L.
After first looking at RPM Steak's menu online, I realized this was going to be one of the most expensive meals of my life. Luckily, this was a business dinner for a group of twelve and I could indulge in whatever my heart desired. RPM Steak doesn't stick out on the street, in fact it is easy to miss. It's clean exterior lines continue throughout the restaurant. There is nothing to complain about regarding the atmosphere, yet there is nothing that makes it remarkable. It was nice but the environment felt sterile. The impression I got from the front staff was a feeling of superiority and arrogance . They were well aware that you made your reservation a month in advance and knew that if you didn't walk through the door that night, someone else would have replaced you. Our waitress was significantly more personable after realizing we would be ordering significant amounts of food which would mean a large tip. My favorite part of the meal was the first course of appetizers. We ordered a seafood tower, foie gras, and the thick cut bacon. I had never tried any of these dishes previously and was most impressed by the foie gras. It was seared leaving the perfect consistency in the center and tasted incredible. Throughout the night we ordered several bottles of wine. Their wine list was so massive that it was impossible to order something without the help of the server. Unfortunately, none of the bottles recommended were memorable and many were disappointing. This becomes even more frustrating after looking at the price of each bottle. As we ordered our main course, the server called out the Cowboy steak as one of her favorites. I was looking to try something new so I decided to give it a try. The steak was cooked perfectly, as expected, but the cut required a lot of the piece to be left on the plate due to the bone and the fat. I was surprised to see so much of the meat left inedible. The real winner of the night was the Japanese A5 Miyazaki. Even though it was only 5oz, the flavor and tenderness made it perfect. Our waitress was surprised to hear that many of us thought the Japanese A5 was superior to the Cowboy. We ordered all of the sides possible, from the Mac and Cheese to the Millionaires potatoes. They were well prepared but like so much else, there were none that stood out. Since obviously the meal wasn't enough, we had to order each of the deserts. I only tried the chocolate cake and cappuccino. Overall, RPM Steak is more of a place to be seen than a place that will keep you coming back for more. I am glad I tried it but for such an expensive meal, I was left wanting more.
(3)Kimberly S.
Wow! A fabulous dinner. We had reservations for 8pm. We waited for about 20 min at the bar and had a glass of wine. Excellent service. We were seated at a beautiful table and were waited on from the moment we sat down till we left. Wonderful food, atmosphere is sleek, and service superb. Dinner yummy.
(5)Craig S.
The chic decór mirrors the service-style and the food offerings of RPM Steak. They have a surprisingly wide ranging menu that would even make vegetarians happy.
(5)Cici C.
Visiting from Boston, this was on our list of to do's in the Windy City. The decor is very nice and the service is the best we have experience in a steakhouse (even better than back home). Our waiter Mac was awesome. He was very friendly and very helpful and on point the entire night. The food was pretty good. We ordered the bread with the rosemary butter which was good but wish the bread was atleast warm. My boyfriend and I split the Caesar salad which was good. We each had a filet mignon and split the whipped potatoes and the broccolini. The potatoes were awesome but wish I ordered them without the blue cheese crumbs on top. The broccolini were good. Steaks were good. I got mine well down which arrived well done and not burnt. My boyfriend however ordered medium well and received his completely well done. We each had beverages from the bar which were good and consistent. For dessert we had the baked Alaska which look awesome and tasted pretty good but just wish the rum taste wasn't as strong as it was. The music was a little too loud. All in all it was a good experience and recommend trying at least once for anyone looking to eat here. Thanks again Mac!
(4)Kenny L.
We had an outstanding experience at RPM Italian and decided to give RPM Steak a shot. Upon showing to our table host asked us if our visit was a special ocassion - we shared it was our 30th anniversary. Sommeilier was excellent and friendly. Wine was also excellent - wine from Burgundy. Waitress was good. We ordered the 24 oz cowboy steak - price is a bit on the high side compared to our steak houses we frequently visited in Chicago. It was cooked properly - taste was okay but not outstanding for the price. Had the sides - hasselback potatoes- and I think the crispy artichokes - both very good. Dessert is where the experience turned sour - we ordered the Alaskan Bake and had this many times in other restaurants. Some hits and some not so good. What RPM Steak served was basically an ice cream cake with liqueurs - not a classic Alaskan Bake. The new male waiter approached us for our opinion as we shared that we were surprised that the menu didn't mentioned that the RPM's version of the classic dessert -is not an original version,. If Iknew it was an ice cream cake I would have skip it. Instead of being sensitive and understanding of our feedback - his reaction and response was this: "I like it" and then just WALKED AWAY!! I guessed the next time when I visit RPM Steak (if there is a next time) I will make sure I check with him to make sure my requests meet his approval before I provide any feedback!! I cannot accept this type of poor professionalism at a high end steak house - especialky in Chicago where the choices of steak houses are the best in the nation. I cannot take the chance of returning and entertain my guests and have this guy serving me. BTW - on the way outthe sommelier asked us for our dining experience and my wife shared our experience and she was sincerly apologetic and called the manager to talk to us. She was also surprise that nothing was done about our 30th anniverssary. Because it was thanksgiving weekend - I decided to tip the miimum of 15 % for less than professional wait service.
(2)Jeannine K.
Like the Italian restaurant, they have a good gluten free menu and knowledgeable staff. But we weren't blown away like we were at RPM Italian. It's much like any other steak house, but more expensive.
(3)Scott F.
We had an amazing dinner! The best service we've had in a long time. Kerri coursed out everything perfectly and made our experience so great. RPM is lucky to have Kerri and we will definitely be back. Get the bison filet or the scallops if you go. The oysters and all of the salad options are delicious starters. Get the cobbler as a cocktail to start!
(5)Steve F.
Poor experience. Service spotty, food off. Not up to par with other upscale steakhouses.. I've been to Mastro's, Gibsons's, Cut, Palm, Del Friscos and many more. RPM steak is certainly not in the same league. The atmosphere is cool, clubby and upbeat, but doesn't make up for the lackluster service and food. My Steak lacked flavor and texture, wasn't sure if it was "prime" beef it was so bad.. Sides were small, especially for the price. Would not return, nor would I recommend...
(1)Stephanie S.
I went here with a small group of friends last night, and it was fantastic. I read the yelp reviews prior to our visit, and I'm very surprised by how everyone is reviewing the service. We got to the restaurant early, so we enjoyed a drink at the bar, and then were seated at our table a few minutes prior to our original reservation. Our waiter was very friendly and accommodating- allowed me to sample a few red wine choices before I ordered a fresh glass, etc. We started with the oysters, which were FANTASTIC. Best oysters I've ever had-these are a must try. They come 6 to an order so it's perfect for a group. We also had the buttered rolls which melt in your mouth. We skipped the salads, and got right down to business. Our group had the Duke ribeye, the 8 oz. filet, and the hangar steak. Everyone's were delicious- cooked medium rare to perfection. Looking back after trying all of them, the 8 oz filet was definitely the best. It was like butter it was so tender and perfect. For sides, we had the brussels, the lobster mushrooms, and the millionaire potato- for a group of 4, that was perfect for us. All the sides were fantastic! We then finished with the bread pudding, and the chocolate cake- and they even sent over complimentary strawberry cotton candy, that was amazing. Service, food, ambiance, wine- all amazing, and I'll definitely be returning!
(5)Larry H.
Went to RPM Steak to try something new. Loved restaurant and bar vibe. Then came service and food. Service was very spotty and food average at best. Meal without tip 183.43 for two. Much better choices at that price point. Also wondering why Yelp only posted this review to App site? Not public site.
(2)Jill S.
Super friendly hosts! Awesome foodlobster was soooo good also fresh baked bread...server Kerri made our experience perfect!!!
(5)Shriya C.
I would consider myself a bit of a foodie. I have been living in river north now for about 3 years and as some people complain about the ritzy posh lifestyle, I personally love it. My boyfriend and I enjoy fine dining and are constantly out and about trying new places. This restaurant fits in perfect with that scene so if you are going to dine here, don't be alarmed that the best electronic dance music DJ, Kaskade, is playing in the background fairly loud or the higher prices.. c'mon, its Chicago. Ok, now to the good stuff. I have ZERO complaints. We had a reservation at 9 and unfortunately they were a little behind so we didn't get seated until 915. Not a big deal to me! It gave us the opportunity to sit at the bar, grab a cocktail, and check out their bourbon selection (which btw, they have the Pappy Family Reserve 13 year AND the Sazerac 18 which are both SO hard to come by!) When we were seated, a sommelier greeted us, told us about the wine selection, and helped us pick a bottle that matched up with our meal choice! (I highly recommend the Cenyth 2009, it was a beautiful bottle of red for about $120) When our waiter came our (Seth) he offered suggestions, told us about the menu, and put in his recommendations. We wanted to order the Kansas City Cut steak but unfortunately, they were out of it.... which ended up being a blessing in disguise because we got to order the Cowboy steak and I cant say enough good things about it. It was PERFECTLY marbleized, cooked medium rare to perfection, and the flavor was out of this world. We also got the bone barrow appetizer, we had tried this once at Bavettes and fell in love so decided to order again. The curry spices were amazing, the marrow was soft and was melting in our mouths with the buttery toasted bread. And lastly, my favorite part of the meal was the Spicy Miso Butter Lobster. If you love lobster, you HAVE to get this item. 2 pounds of lobster bathing in this lightly spiced butter. It was one of the best things I have ever eaten. One would think you wouldn't have room left in your tummy after a meal like this, but Seth mentioned this absurd Pumpkin Spice soufflé that takes about 20 minutes to cook, we were really enjoying the ambiance of the restaurant so figured we had nothing to lose. Ordered. Divine, no surprise there. All in all, this place is amazing! I highly recommend it to anyone who enjoys the ambiance of energetic restaurants, great staff, and amazing fine dining. Thanks for the awesome experience, I guarantee we will be back........ a lot :)
(5)Brittany M.
All in all, food was amazing, just way too pricey for something other than a very special occasion. Sat two tables away from Giuliana and Bill, which was obviously a huge bonus, and they were very willing to take pictures with their fans at the restaurant after they ate. Service was outstanding. I got the grass-fed 8 oz. bison which was great, and my boyfriend got the 14 oz. sirloin which I thought was too "charred," but he enjoyed it. Drinks were $13/each but that didn't stop us from getting our buzz on :) also, the entrees literally come with nothing on the side, so we ended up having to buy some appetizers and bread. The house bread was probably my favorite part to be honest, it's like a pretzel bread - so good! We also got the 14k chocolate cake which was SO delish, and I don't even like chocolate cake. Definitely recommend this place if you're up for a ~$200 dinner for two!
(4)Nick R.
Can't say anything negative about this hustling & bustling high-end Steakhouse. Servers dress impeccably with seamless service and extensive food knowledge. The aesthetically flawless dining room hosts plenty of seating with a large classy bar and an overhead area for private dining. Try the Coal Roasted King Crab - dare say it's the best I've ever had - or enjoy Caesar salad with a deviled egg anchovy garnish. The steak options are exhaustive: there is dry aged beef, grass fed beef, bonafide "imported from Japan" Kobe beef, domestic wagyu beef, bison, Allen Brother filets, and more (not to mention all the various cuts of meat from which to choose)! Truffle finds its way all over the menu, seafood options abound of the highest caliber whether raw, cooked, or chilled, and Red Velvet souffle rises far above the average steakhouse dessert! You won't get bored here, trust me. I'm coming back real soon! Kudos to Eric for outstanding service.
(5)Mackenzie P.
They say you only hear reviews from people who either have an amazing experiences or bad ones. Unfortunately I am writing this review as someone who had a less than satisfactory experience. We had a 9pm reservation on Thursday. We did not get seated until 9:30pm, but I was still optimistic it would be worth the wait. In the city of Chicago there are a plethora of restaurants to select from, so if you are going to charge $30++ for chicken, it's going to have to be amazing. The entire meal was satisfactory. Not horrible, but nothing that I have to go back for, or would recommend as a "have to go" restaurant in the city. Service was also sub-par, with a sommelier with less than a few words to say, and a waitress who simply suggested the two most expensive items on the menu. I would rather go across the street to Sienna Tavern, or just down the way to Chicago Cut to get a fantastic meal for the same price. Overall I think this is an example of a restaurant that is using their name to overcharge, which you can't do in a city full of inventive, creative Chefs who take pride in creating not only an amazing meal, but a fantastic experience for their guests. I wouldn't waste your time or money.
(2)Annette S.
We had a 10p reservation last night (Saturday). We had to wait about 30 minutes for a table which i thought was a little ridiculous since we had such a late reservation....but it is a new restaurant and the place was very busy and packed! It being a celebrity restaurant, I was skeptical of the food, but it was delicious. We had the Parker house rolls, thick-cut bacon, and the avocado bibb salad for starters. My friend and I shared 'the duke' ribeye filet which I'm sure the price is comparable to many other steak restaurants. Some others at the table had the bacon wrapped scallops and the salmon. For sides we had the corn and the blue cheese whipped mashed potatoes which I could have licked the bowl clean! For dessert we had a chocolate/mint soufflé & the watermelon lime cotton candy. Our waiter Gianni was very accommodating and helpful with the menu. This place was pricey and was very busy last night! All the staff wears white coats and has ear pieces like they are part of the secret service. Great food, long wait for a table unfortunately, and pricey.
(4)Steve P.
Service and food was good however when I called to confirm the reservation I let them know that we are celebrating a birthday. They never did acknowledge it. It looked like they were more interested in getting you in and out so the next table can be sat. Also on the way out, no one at the front desk said good night or thank you. Don't think I would return. There are too many other restaurants out there that actually go the extra mile for the customer.
(2)Sarah S.
Went here with 8 family members and sat on the top floor overlooking the HUGE dining room. The whole restaurant is trendy and very aesthetically pleasing but it was good luck we were upstairs because downstairs was loud and basically a see and be seen meat market. Now-to the important stuff-food. The group's collective thought? Meh. Won't go back. Overpriced and no taste to back it up. Bavette's or Mastro's has a WAY better steak and the sides were even more lack luster. The millionaire's potato doesn't hold a candle to Mastro's truffled crab gnocchi or lobster mashed. Service is too notch but also comes with a bit of pretentious snobbery. They may make it because it's RPM, but I will be directing steak lovers elsewhere.
(2)Elizabeth K.
The only reason this isn't 3 stars is because this place is ridiculously over-hyped, over-priced, and over-the-top. The steaks were pretty mediocre. We had a big group, so I got to try a few different cuts. None of us were that impressed considering the lowest chop is like $38. The sides were very good, the presentation is lovely, the wine selection is insane if you can afford it. The service, just so-so. We had reservations for about 9 people, so obviously a large table was set for us, however they wouldn't seat us until our entire group was there, and even when we all arrived they still made us wait for about 15 minutes. For how they seem to pride themselves on their level of sophistication (all servers wear white dinner jackets, atmosphere is super upscale) the service and food quality just wasn't there. I liked Rosebud Steakhouse better - more traditional, friendly, still fancy, and the steaks were better.
(2)Andi M.
I made a reservation here when I had a few girlfriends coming in from out of town over Labor Day weekend. The six of us show up for dinner, and the valet informs us, that the power is out. Another couple pulled up at the same time that also had a reservation, and were informed of the same thing by a flustered looking valet.. sorry, no power. And that was that. We asked if the power just suddenly went out, and he said that it had been out for hours. So... RPM had my cell phone number and couldn't call me to inform me of this? I get that your power is out, but someone there doesn't have a cell phone to call and inform all reservations? I find this hard to believe, my expectations are much higher and that it's not hard to make a simple phone call. This is a poor showing of customer service.
(1)Cassandra B.
I had an incredibly wonderful experience at RPM Steak. The restaurant is beautiful, with a very cool vibe and the staff is extremely friendly and professional. Our server, Matt S., was a delight. He made sure that our evening at RPM Steak was a memorable one with his impeccable service. Matt really gets what fine dining is all about. And the food is heavenly. I was lucky enough to experience the Grand Seafood Platter. The presentation was spectacular and the seafood even better. But don't skip the coal roasted crab; it's to die for! The risotto was the best I have ever tasted. There were six of us dining, so we had three steaks to share. The Kansas City, the short rib and the 60 day dry aged ribeye. OMG! The ribeye was the best steak I have ever had. Cooked to perfection with incredible flavor. We shared several sides, but by far the best was the Millionaire's Potato. I didn't know a potato could taste that good. I thought the Nutellla bread pudding was the best dessert, but then they brought out the Baked Alaska. Unbelievable! The sommelier was extremely knowledgable and helpful. He recommended two wines. A Sancerre for the seafood and a red Blackbird Arise for the steaks. Both were spot on. RPM Steak is a restaurant that is a must!
(5)Jill E.
We dined at RPM Steak last night with another couple. I never write reviews, but I felt inclined to do so now. Our whole experience from the food to the service was very average. It started out with our server mentioning at least 4-5 times, how "people from all over the country are talking about RPM", etc... And they have the best of everything! He started out with his speal about the most expensive items first, which I find to be a turn off. My opinion is if you are the best in anything it doesn't have to be announced! The steak was good, we just had dinner Chiristmas Eve at Mastro's and no comparison. Mastro's is by far superior. The cauliflower tasted like it was doused in chicken broth with some curry powder. I love roasted cauliflower and this was not good. I can go on and on, but I won't. When we ordered coffee at the end, the cream had some hardened chocolate on the inside of the pitcher. The women's bathroom was kind of a mess. We had to go searching for paper napkins to wipe our hands. I dine out a lot, Chicago has the finest restaurants. And when we spend several hundred dollars on a meal, I expect it to be outstanding and attention to detail a priority.
(2)Brandon H.
Good ambiance, good apps, bad steak.
(2)Meredith E.
I went last night and really enjoyed it. The decor is great--very LA. I had two drinks at the bar (the cobbler, definitely recommend) and then was seated at a table. We had to wait for a little bit for our reservation, so the server apologized and offered an amouse bouche (salmon, delish.) We started with the bacon because everyone raves about it--but I thought it was just fine. We also had half a lobster, which was tasty. I shared the Duke steak with my mother and we had the hen of the woods mushrooms and the millionaire potato. I know some people say the potato is overpriced, but it was so good, I would definitely get it again. The hen of the woods mushrooms were also great! We finished with the chocolate cake, which was rich, but good. The service was lovely--our waiter was very nice and obviously was trying not to rush us, but I wish he had sped up his check-in intervals a little more. That being said, it was a great experience and I would definitely recommend it.
(4)Sara R.
This place has amazing food, service and great atmosphere! The steaks here are cooked perfectly. I would come to Chicago just to eat here!!! Yumm
(5)Dave S.
I wanted to take my wife someplace special for her birthday last night, but figured we had no shot at getting into the newly opened RPM Steak. That is, until our good friend Bruce worked his magic and got us a table seated comfortably right by the bar with a great view of the entire restaurant right at the time I requested. The table even had a "reserved" sign on it. Needless to say, the wife was very pleased when I told her late in the day where we were going for her birthday dinner that night. The service was fantastic, and our waitress Amanda was very knowledgeable and friendly. Now to the food. We started with the Juliana's vegetable salad, which was incredible. The salad is comprised of 10 different veggies all blending very nicely together. The dressing topped it all off. Great way to start. For dinner, my wife had the Grilled Strip which came pre-sliced and served with a shallot-bone marrow sauce that was amazing. I had the 8 oz. Bison filet, which was the best Bison I have ever had. The steak was cooked perfectly and the cherry peppers on the side were the perfect compliment to the meat! Make sure you eat them!! We also shared a side of asparagus, which was great as well. For dessert, we had the baked alaska, which again, amazing. They also brought us a complimentary cotton candy which was cool. Also have to mention the fantastic cocktails and wine. We each had a drink to start (Manhattan for her, Whiskey Sour for me) and then enjoyed a glass of wine with each of our meals. Overall, I give RPM Steak the highest rating possible. We will be back again....and again....and...............
(5)Fuudcritic C.
My first thought... another steakhouse? So yes, another one. I've been there 3 times already (entertaining friends). Very friendly staff (wondering if they came from RPM Italian because if you call over there now, they are not friendly). Beautiful dining room. Excellent food. Priced kind of high. Good but on the high side. One thing we've noticed and can't quite figure out. The "Duke" and the filet...both filets. Looks like the same size. Plated the same. Taste the same. Why is one $52.00 & one $57.00?? Anyway, besides that everything is good especially.....the hazelnut souffle!!!
(4)Autumn P.
Want your date to be memorable and flawless? Take her here! Everything from the valet guy (who politely complimented my dress), to the hostess who greeted us with a huge smile, to the waiter that was informative, polite, and honest about portion size so we didn't over order. The food was FANTASTIC! Highly recommend the Cowboy Steak, Scallops, Brussels sprouts, and blue cheese mashed potatoes. YUM!!!
(5)Kim K.
I've said it once, I'll say it again: RPM Steak is the best restaurant in Chicago. My friend and I celebrated our graduation here, and our favorite place did not disappoint. We had the lobster and the Duke, which were both absolutely perfect. For dessert we had the baked Alaska, and the bread pudding, which were both enough to serve about 8 people. The baked Alaska was PHENOMENAL. Absolutely amazing-best dessert I've ever had. Although this did not happen to us, the man at the table next to us spilled some red wine on his shirt, and the manager brought him a clean dress shirt to wear for the rest of his meal and to keep. If that's not excellent service, I don't know what is. I'll be coming here for every special occasion I can think of!
(5)Eric B.
As a fan of many LEYE Restaurants, I really want to like this place, and I have overall had a good time here. However, something left a really bad taste in my mouth this past Tuesday and it wasn't the food. First, we arrived for our reservation slightly early and were ushered into the raucous bar area (they made up for this later in the evening, so no hate here). While in the bar, which I really didn't want to go to because I had intended on just having a nice bottle of red wine...the male bartender without glasses essentially warned me not to order a drink that was the same as the one my friend had ordered because apparently he wasn't interested in having to make it twice. Even though my mind wasn't made up as to the drink that I wanted. Bad taste number 1. Second, after deciding on a Boulevardier, which he made on the rocks!!!!, I asked him to put it in a coupe. Also something that apparently made him less than happy; if he had made it properly it would've never been on the rocks! Bad taste number 2. Third, my partner and I saw a pair of seats open at the bar and we moved towards them to ask the person to next to them on the right if they were open. We were told they were, so we settled in, and the empty glassware that was there was cleared. No less than 3 minutes later, an obviously over-served, obnoxious, loud, young lady comes and grabs my Boulevardier from the bar, at which point I tell her that it isn't her drink and that if she was sitting in the seat I was in, I was more than happy to get up and let her have the seat again. She wasn't having it...she threw an attitude and kept being rude and her friend who had offered her the seat exclaimed that he had to leave before he got put in jail (perhaps for defending her honor? and attempting to engage in fisticuffs with me?) When I asked him why he would be going to jail, he demurred. Bad taste number 3. At that point I went up to the host stand and explained that we were not happy sitting in the bar because people were being too belligerent, and that we wanted to get a seat soon. They happily took me seriously, and we were told they were waiting on tables to close out. Satisfied with this response I returned to see Bad taste number 4 ...the bartender who had been so disinterested in making cocktails, or making them properly...went around to the patrons side of the bar and was hugging the folks that had been completely outrageously rude, maybe they were friends? or regulars? as they finally were shuffling out of the bar. Again, after all that went down RPM Steak responded properly, but this bartender AND the customers that he is friends with were out of control with their rudeness and him for his lack of interest in being in the service industry.
(4)Rick F.
Snagged a reservation at 6pm Tuesday night, this was not easy. 2ppl business dinner! Tuna and Thick Cut Bacon appetizer both excellent the bacon was amazing flavorful and plenty for two people. The tuna was good not great. Halibut T-Bone amazing presentation delicious, I might change the preparation a little but still a winner. Ribeye filet perfectly cooked tasted great! Sides Spinach best sauteed spinach I've had in a while we had to order the Truffle Risotto as a side dish, I know we over did it! Fresh shaved Alba Truffles shaved layer after layer over the top this absolutely stole the entire show, best part of the evening WOW! I'll be going back on Sunday night and if its still on the menu I'll be ordering it again! The 14K gold chocolate cake was a winner, one order was plenty for two people! Service was perfectly coordinated. The decor is off the chain, loved it, loved the atmosphere, loved everything about it!
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