United States Illinois Chicago Chicago Guide Things To Do Essentials Restaurants Nightlife Where to Stay Neighborhoods Events All Chicago Chicago Steakhouse Burgers Worth Every Bite By Audarshia Townsend Audarshia Townsend Facebook Twitter Audarshia is Chicago-born writer who covers the city's restaurant and nightlife scene. TripSavvy's editorial guidelines Updated on 06/26/19 Fact checked by Michelai Graham Fact checked by Michelai Graham Michigan State University American University Michelai Graham is a technology and business reporter who has written for The Urban Institute and Scoop News. She reports for AfroTech, Lifewire, and The Plug. TripSavvy's fact-checking Share Pin Email We've already established that Chicago's a burger-lovin' town. With so many gourmet burger joints in the city, they’re finding that they must set themselves apart by offering something unique, from house-made ingredients and buns to locally sourced meat. But Chicago's steakhouses take burgers to an entirely different level. Most boast in-house butcher programs, ensuring the best quality of beef, including U.S.D.A. prime, Tallgrass and locally raised meats. And when cooked correctly they make the juiciest, most flavorful offerings in town. These are the things dreams are made of--so to speak--and we've compiled a great list of Chicago steakhouse burgers you'll fantasize about long after that first bite. Whether you're a local or visitor staying in one of the best downtown hotels, you are guaranteed to end the meal on a happy note. 01 of 07 Bavette's Bar & Boeuf Bavette's Bar & Boeuf Iconic Restaurants 4.7 Why We Love This Burger: Alas, this French-themed lounge and steakhouse in River North is open only during dinner, but the vibe's not so stuffy that you'll feel awkward ordering the burger. The beef is sourced locally from Slagel Farms, then griddled to perfection. Each burger comes with a six-ounce patty and topped with sharp American cheese, Dijonnaise and a farm fresh fried egg (optional for an extra $2). Price: $16 Address: 218 W. Kinzie St. More on Bavette's 02 of 07 Chicago Cut Chicago Cut Steakhouse Why We Love This Burger: With a spectacular view overlooking the Chicago River, Chicago Cut elevates itself even more as one of the city's top modern steakhouses. The price tag of $16 for this burger is quite a bargain, considering you're getting a 12-ounce patty made from prime beef trimmings of New York strip and bone-in ribeye. The meat's also been dry-aged for 35 days. It's topped simply with a house-made brioche bun as well as lettuce, tomato and onion, plus guests may choose from a variety of cheeses (add a strip of Applewood-smoked bacon from Wisconsin for an extra $3). Price: $16 Address: 300 N. LaSalle St. More on Chicago Cut 03 of 07 Harry Caray's Steakhouses Harry Caray's Restaurants Why We Love This Burger: How perfect and appropriate that Harry Caray's signature burger is dubbed the Holy Cow! Burger, paying homage to the famed Cubs announcer. It's a favorite among those patronizing the tavern side of the steakhouse, which is always tuned into sports or the news. The Holy Cow! is made of 10-ounce sirloin, candied Applewood smoked bacon, five-year aged Gouda, lettuce and Harry’s Steak Sauce between a Brioche bun. The burger's available at all three Harry Caray's Steakhouse locations. Price: $15 Address(es): 33 W. Kinzie St., Chicago; 70 Yorktown Shopping Center, Lombard; 10233 W. Higgins Rd., Rosemont More on Harry Caray's Italian Steakhouses 04 of 07 Maple & Ash Maple & Ash Why We Love This Burger: Located directly across the street from Tavern on Rush in the Gold Coast, the ultra-sleek M&A offers the best deal in town for a prime steakburger. It's free every Monday after 10 p.m., and guests get a half-pounder garnished with cheddar, bacon, pickles, red onion jam and garlic aioli. It's also accompanied by a mound of freshly cut fries. Price: $14 Address: 8 W. Maple St. More on Maple & Ash Continue to 5 of 7 below. 05 of 07 Prime & Provisions Prime & Provisions Why We Love This Burger: Located right off the Chicago River, Prime & Provisions is the first Chicago steakhouse to source only U.S.D.A. all natural prime heritage black Angus beef. The artisanal Kansas beef product is known to be humanely raised and never exposed to hormones, antibiotics or pesticides. The beef for the burger is dry aged for 28 days, then eight ounces is placed between a house-made brioche bun topped with sharp Wisconsin American cheese and Dijonnaise. Price: $18 Address: 222 N. LaSalle St. More on Prime & Provisions 06 of 07 Rosebud Steakhouse Rosebud Steakhouse Why We Love This Burger: Situated on a quiet, tree-lined street in the well-heeled Streeterville neighborhood, Rosebud Steakhouse is an area favorite. It's also in close proximity to hotels such as Drake Hotel Chicago, Intercontinental Chicago Hotel, Park Hyatt Chicago and Ritz-Carlton Chicago. Most regulars come for the "favorites" menu, which includes baby back ribs, brick-roasted chicken, "firecracker" pork chop and, of course, Rosebud's signature burger. It's made with a hefty, 12-ounce portion of Lynn's heritage Angus beef and tucked inside a toasted brioche bun with lettuce, tomato, onion and pickle. Price: $14 Address: 192 E. Walton St. More on Rosebud Steakhouse 07 of 07 Tavern on Rush Tavern on Rush Why We Love This Burger: Tavern on Rush is located across the street from Thompson Chicago Hotel, a block west of Oak Street Beach and two blocks away from the Magnificent Mile Shopping District. That pretty much makes it popular all day long--from brunch service to last call. Luckily, you can order the 10-ounce prime steak burger from each menu. It's particularly juicy and flavorful because the beef is a nice blend of short rib, brisket and chuck. Price: $15.50 Address: 1031 N. Rush St. More on Tavern on Rush Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Share Pin Email Tell us why! Submit