Food River North, The Loop & Chicago River
Chicago Cut Steakhouse
A place to eat in River North, The Loop & Chicago River, a splurge ($$$$) and worth about 2 hours. Best time to go: Evening.
Why go
Steakhouse on the river at LaSalle Street, with window tables looking across the water to the Loop towers.
It is one of 9 curated places we feature in The Loop & Chicago River, alongside 3 sights, 2 places to eat and 1 activity. 6 more of our picks sit within about half a mile in a straight line, so it pairs easily with Art on the Mart and Goodman Theatre.
- Type
- Food
- Neighborhood
- River North
- Price
- $$$$
- Time needed
- 2 hr
- Best time
- Evening
Nearby
Our closest curated picks, including 2 beyond The Loop & Chicago River. Distances are straight-line, not walking or driving.
- 1Art on the Mart
Large-scale projections across the Merchandise Mart's river facade; on Dec 31 it becomes the countdown clock for the fireworks.
Sight · 0.1 mi straight-line - 2Goodman Theatre
Chicago's oldest nonprofit theater, staging A Christmas Carol every holiday season since 1978.
Activity · Chicago · 0.3 mi straight-line - 3The Langham, Chicago
Luxury hotel in Mies van der Rohe's AMA Plaza tower, right on the river beside the Wabash Avenue bridge.
Stay · 0.3 mi straight-line - 4Chicago River NYE Fireworks
The city's free midnight show, fired from the river bridges between Orleans Street and Columbus Drive; held in 2024 and 2025.
Sight · 0.3 mi straight-line - 5Christkindlmarket
German-style Christmas market in Daley Plaza since 1996, with wooden stalls, ornaments, bratwurst and Glühwein.
Shopping · Chicago · 0.3 mi straight-line - 6Shaw's Crab House
River North seafood house since 1984, with an oyster bar and a formal dining room for crab legs and lobster.
Food · 0.3 mi straight-line
On these curated routes
Chicago Cut Steakhouse is a stop on our Chicago New Year's Eve route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.
More places to eat in The Loop & Chicago River
Another curated place to eat in The Loop & Chicago River. See the full The Loop & Chicago River guide.
When to go: weather by month, based on Chicago
Our climate figures for The Loop & Chicago River come from nearby Chicago. Average daily highs in Chicago run from 32°F in January to 77°F in July; May is usually the wettest month. For Chicago Cut Steakhouse itself, we suggest: Evening.
Modelled monthly averages for Chicago from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Chicago weather by month (covers The Loop & Chicago River).
Getting there
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- Coordinates
- 41.88818, -87.63337
- Destination
- The Loop & Chicago River, Illinois
Chicago Cut Steakhouse: quick answers
How much time do you need at Chicago Cut Steakhouse?
Plan on about 2 hours at Chicago Cut Steakhouse. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.
When is the best time to visit Chicago Cut Steakhouse?
Our pick: Evening. Insider tip: Ask for a window table; it is a short walk to the Wacker Drive viewing area after dinner.
Which TripsCircle routes include Chicago Cut Steakhouse?
Chicago Cut Steakhouse appears on Chicago New Year's Eve, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.
Add Chicago Cut Steakhouse to your crew's plan
Save it to a shared TripsCircle itinerary, settle the timing with a quick poll, and split the costs with everyone going to The Loop & Chicago River.
Plan The Loop & Chicago River
- The Loop & Chicago River travel guide 9 places
- Chicago weather (covers The Loop & Chicago River) weather by month
Lists & regions
Also in The Loop & Chicago River
- Chicago Riverwalk Activity
- Cindy's Drinks
- Navy Pier New Year's Eve Fireworks Sight
Curated recommendation, not live listing data. Confirm hours, prices, bookings and access before you go.

