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Stellar! I can't compliment this place enough.
The ambiance and decor is gorgeous. The service, attentiveness and knowledge of our server Earl really made our dining experience spectacular. The GM was also very welcoming and kind and his rounds during the night added a special touch, letting us know that we were appreciated and making sure we were well taken care of. But the food....?!?!?! Wow! Everything was delicious! Short rib tortellini from the specials needs to be added to the regular menu. We tried the garlic prawns, hongos & huevo, sole amandine, asparagus with oxtails and the Akaushi and everything was amazing. The flavors complimented each other, but each dish had its own depth. The sole was cooked perfectly. The steak was amazing! Cooked and seasoned to perfection. The complimentary amuse bouche was a little perfect addition.
The prices do lot justify the amount of food you get.
We ordered the espaรฑola with jamรณn ( skip the jamรณn, $18 1-2 oz you get), shaved root salad, galicianian steak - absolute $145, medium rare) and ibรฉrico rice (delicious but so small amount) equaled out with alcohol was $345. I would go again but sit downstairs in the booth at the bar area. Service on par and ambiance is very romantic. This will be something where you wouldn't go on a regular basis but is good and expensive.
My husband and I were very excited to try this restaurant.
Regrettably, we were left paying $500 for an average meal (at best) and literally took our daughter to Portillos after and we came home and made smoothies. Let's start with the good. The cocktail and the Iberico jamon were delicious. The gem salad was average. We ordered the sole and Holstein steak. As steak lovers all of us were left uninspired. My daughter and I only had 2 bites and my husband ate as much as he could as not to waste the meal. The steak smelled and tasted gamey. We were told the steaks were a special cut and none tasted like a traditional USDA ribeye or similar (as we even offered to purchase another). We were then told they could make use a burger of similar cut meat to which we declined. The staff should be super transparent that the steak is not a typical flavor or USDA steaks, especially for the price. While we are upset at dropping $500 for a meal most of us didn't eat, we are glad we tried it and know now that we will not be returning.
This might be the best restaurant I have ever been to, and
This might be the best restaurant I have ever been to, and I've been to Many! The atmosphere, service, and overall, of course, the food, are amazing! I highly recommend a sherry tasting. The sommelier is amazing, patient, and answered many questions I had about the regions, parings, and more! I highly recommend Asador Bastian!
Incredible experience from start to finish.
Staff was wonderfully attentive and helpful with suggestions.
Game here solely for the cocktail.
The drink was stiff to say the least & I have a pretty high tolerance for alcohol. It also had good balance as no flavor outshined the other but it honestly didn't reflect a $30 cocktail. Staff was friendly & engaged. Patrons were dressed down & were loud/boisterous. I'm slightly curious to return for dinner but I'm in no rush.
Fantastic food.
At at bar. Bar tenders were amazing and knowledgeable. Shout out to Nelson. Best bartender in Chicago!
Underwhelming
For the price, this place was underwhelming and sloppy. Waiter seemed to want to get more money but why? Itโs already super expensive. Based on the caliber theyโre going for it didnโt sit right. It took about an hour from being seated to get any food. The waiter wanted us to see the raw cuts of meat and fish before we saw the menu, which took too long. We were starving. He recommended five appetizers, but appetizers are fairly large so by the time the fish came out, I was barely hungry, and by the time the steak came out, I was no longer interested. I was completely full after the appetizer portion. The truffle ravioli was absolutely delicious and I could have gone home after eating that.
First this restaurant was intimate and the ambiance was
First this restaurant was intimate and the ambiance was well suited for an anniversary dinner or special occasion. So let me start with the good. The food was excellent. The carpaccio was light and delicious with just the right amount of seasoning to put it over the top. The tortilla espaรฑola was not what I expected which is fine since of course the chef would provide his own flair to the dish. However, having traveled extensively through Spain I was disappointed with this dish. Think runny egg not cooked egg or cold dish but rather a warm egg and potato dish. I would comment it was not what I expected. Our steak was the 100% akaushi (wagyu steak). It absolutely melted in your mouth but seriously steak knives were dull! I have had wagyu and yes it was buttery and amazing but we had the hardest time slicing with these knives. Definitely not what I expect from a chophouse. Here is where I ask is this a Chophouse or just a trendy Spanish restaurant? So being a lifelong Chicagoan the word Chophouse means something as there are many Steak restaurants to choose from and service is impeccable and it's about the Steak . This is where my review turns to service and it was a Saturday so while I understand slow I don't understand inconsistent. It took our waiter a while before he showed up at our table to introduce himself and provide menus. He also never gave us the drink menu which we learned later did exist but we didn't think to ask. I guess that is our fault but we don't often need to ask for menus of any sort and since clearly liquor is always a cash cow. We were seated and probably 10 minutes later a 4 top was seated to the left of us. Their server came over right away got their drinks and asked them if he could explain the menu all before our waiter even came back to take our order and explain the menu so we watched which really made our service feel mediocre. He returned with drinks for them and a steak board that highlights the various steaks and preparation etc. He explained everything to them and was very on top of his table in a good way. Well not for us. So our waiter acknowledged we were there celebrating our anniversary but sadly that was all he ever said and we never felt like we got even consistent service comparatively and it was hard not to notice. There was nothing done to acknowledge our special occasion or anything. We basically waited and just ordered drinks we wanted and upon our waiter's return we thought okay we have now had menus a while he may stop and explain some things but nope. We basically had to ask if he could explain portion sizes etc since steaks here are listed by pound and not ounces which is customary. He never brought out the steak tray and rushed through the explanation. It just felt like he only stopped by to get things moving not to provide any help or suggestions. Eventually even a newly seated table to the right of us also had to ask him to provide an explanation and advice on the menu. In the end we had empty drinks but he never noticed, thank gosh we ordered our wine with our dinner since we were not sure how often he would come back. We sat a while after we finished our meal and based on his timing we opted to skip dessert. So we enjoyed the meal and packed up and left to have dessert and drinks somewhere else. All this to say consistency matters and if you are a steak restaurant then yes show the steak board and try to have staff provide consistent service since we had wished for the waiter that was taking care of the 4-top and felt like our letting the restaurant know it was our anniversary really didn't matter. We enjoyed the meal but felt our inconsistent service lead to a less enjoyable anniversary meal.
The combination of the extraordinary food, magnificent
The combination of the extraordinary food, magnificent service, and stunning ambiance made this arguably the best dining experience of my life. I would specifically ask to sit at one of the booths in the bar, the dining room is beautiful but the bar booths offer a much more intimate experience. We had Yousof as our server and he was amazing! We had never been to a Spanish restaurant so we were unfamiliar with most the dishes and wines. We really had to rely on Yousof's explanation and his recommendations and let me tell you- he was spot on with everything! We were blown away by every dish and the wine pairings were perfect, Yousof even brought us a couple samples of different Spanish style wines that we had never tried before. For food we ordered the tortilla espanola with jamon (don't skip out on adding the jamon, it was well worth it!), garlic prawns, braised beef cheek tortellini, galaciana steak, and tallow fried potatoes. It felt like after each course came out we had a new favorite! Truly have 0 complaints, we will 100% be back and make sure to ask for Yousof! We really felt like he made the experience so much more enjoyable
My coworkers and I had a dinner here.
From the outside, you would never find this restaurant unless you knew it was here. No signage beside the small sign in front of the door and the door looks like an entrance to a persons nice home. When you walk in, it's got a very nice decor. you walk upstairs into the upscale restaurant. The service is top-notch, and the food was excellent. Everything was so tasty and made just right. They changed the plating and the utensils to make sure everything was clean after every course. We had a seven course meal with dessert steak shrimp, fish, salad, sardines, caviar, cheesecake dessert, etc. We also had recommended bottles of wine from the Somalia. We kept it off with espresso martinis. Everything was better than expected. We spent about $250 per person which was worth the experience.
The Basque know how to cook and eat and this place
The Basque know how to cook and eat and this place definitely lives up to that tradition. The restaurant is cozy and warm, the service is spot on. The food? Wow. The star of the show is the steak. They serve "aged on the hoof" beef sourced from boutique ranches. The meat is cooked over coal fire and the result is truly one of the best steaks I've ever had. In this steak town, that's saying a lot!
Not your everyday steakhouse
Bringing Spanish influence, it gives a much different vibe to your typical American steakhouse. Set in a townhouse converted into a restaurant, it's unsuspecting & easy to miss as you drive by. The dining room is small and intimate, and the food is fantastic. Great spot for a date night or a celebration. The only negative comment was the noticeably slow service. The steak was perfectly cooked and everything else was delicious. Steak is served by the cut of choice and weight desired, and the wine list was extensive, but pricey.
Good, but not great.
Good experience, overall, but this place can be much better if they want to truly go for providing experiences that are something more than "good." Our experience was not exceptional. It was just, good. We went to celebrate our 35th wedding anniversary and were looking forward to a little something special at a new restaurant to us. (Spoiler alert) If you answer their reservation questions about what you're celebrating, don't expect that they will do anything special for you. We received a "Happy Anniversary" comment when our server presented our bill. That was it. We went in with high hopes of a bit more personalized service. The service was good but not great. We also heard so much about how great the streaks are. We shared some really nice appetizers (razor clams and sardines) and a very nice bottle of wine. The fish course, sole, was very nice, too. The much more pricey steak, on the other hand, was chewy and not silky smooth as the menu suggests. Lots of weight for the price in gristle and bone. Go for the fish! Good .... but, definitely not exceptional for the nearly $700 price tag for two. We will likely try again, but will go in a little wiser than for our first try.
Great and tasty meal.
Great in every way, from the minute you check in till you leave . Very welcoming,great food and ambiance. The fish was amazing as fresh as you can get. They fly it from Barcelona daily. Appetizers and deserts are great too. You will have a really nice time.
Bring the Amex
Cool spot. Way too pricey for a regular stop. Wine list too pedestrian. Steak was good, definitely not 1.25#. Bottles of wine are$65 and $165.... $500 for dinner and drinks for 2 .
Great celebration place
Food was excellent. We all enjoyed everything that was served. The preparation of the Turbot was unique. the steak was amazing. Preparation really let the meat shine and the taste come through. Sides were different, interesting and added to the overall meal. Service was impeccable. Knowledgeable, friendly and helpful in ordering the right amounts and items. Vide was comfortable and relaxed. Can't believe that they can get so much and such high quality from a small kitchen. Bravo - can't wait to find an occasion to return.
Would not recommend
The Spanish omelette and fish were poorly prepared, the Basque cheesecake was dry, and the sommelier had limited wine knowledge. The service was slow and inattentive, and no staff members had experience with Spanish or Basque culture. The overall experience was disappointing and not worth revisiting.
Got steak and other items.
Looking for a cool new spot? The bar downstairs is fabulous. Dining room is cramped. Forced to listen to 2 other conversations. Prices are not for the faint at heart. Steak is good, but I questioned the sizing. Wine list is $60-0r $600. At least you have a choice. Spent $500 all in for 2 . Solid place if you want to impress. Otherwise, there are many others to enjoy a great steak. Too many team members falling over each other. As you well know, we are Chicago, the capital of great beef.
A delicious evening
Steve and I enjoyed a delicious dinner at Asador Bastian. It has a very basic decor, but the numerous well trained servers bring the atmosphere to life. Our waiter Mathew was a fabulous ambassador. We kept to a Spanish food profile and enjoyed the chefโs light touch. Admittedly, we chose the most unique items, so the bill was as extravagant as the meal, but worth it. The specialty steak was the most flavorful we have ever tasted. The Spanish wine paring perfection! An after dinner sherry is a must. We had a reservation upstairs, which quickly filled to capacity. After our meal, our host invited us to see the private chefs table in the back. We also checked out the bar area downstairs where the various cuts of meat are on display in a room far in the back. Currently, downstairs is for walk in diners. That may change as the popularity increases because of the private booths across from the lengthy bar area. We enjoyed our evening and plan on returning again.
Basque-influenced steak house
Asador Bastian has been open about two weeks in a beautifully renovated 1880's townhouse in Chicago's River North. The restaurant is on two floors. You go down a few steps below street grade to enter and, beyond the host desk, is a wood-paneled bar with a few leather-upholstered cozy booths. Up a flight of stairs is the intimate dining room with about 35 seats. The appetizers skew Spanish, then there are a few fish and seafood options, followed by the main event: different cuts of steak from a choice of 5 breeds of cattle, all cooked on a parilla. Unlike most Chicago steak places, no sauces are on offer. Side dishes are extra, as is the custom. There's a good and fairly extensive wines list, heavy on Spanish offerings. For two people, we ordered the churros with Kaluga caviar, an adorable pair of small, crisp churros stuffed with creme fraiche and chive, topped with a teaspoon of the aforementioned caviar. A splendid starter at $28. We followed this with an anchovy salad, their take on a Caesar salad. It was also delicious and large enough to share. We followed it with a shared Galiciana steak, a bone-in 22 oz. cut of meat served rare (surprisingly, they did not ask how we wanted it) and sliced. It is from older cattle than is customarily served in the U.S., so the meat is gamier, but well marbled and somewhat chewy as the beast is well-muscled. We accompanied it with a dish of 5 grilled artichoke halves that were excellent; I wish there had been a couple more. For dessert, we had a choice of four. We selected a raspberry "mil hojas" which was a take on a mille feuille, several layers of thin pastry separated by whipped cream and chocolate ganache. It was dusted with freeze-dried and ground raspberry which imparted an intense fruit flavor. Delicious and crunchy. We skipped coffee; only espresso is on offer. Service was smooth, friendly and knowledgeable. My only negative comment is that even for a steakhouse, I thought it was very expensive.
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