1. Tango Sur
8.7
3763 N Southport Ave (at Grace St.), Chicago, IL
Argentinian Restaurant · Lakeview · 129 tips and reviews
Jessica L: Yummy Empanadas, steak and its BYOB!
Ali Zane: Tango Sur have always met my expectations! REALLY good steaks, and the best part it's byob! Quality meat and cheap booze! RECOMMEND!
Cristina Dordas: You can't go wrong in here! Best place to eat steak in Chicago! Excellent value for money and it is BYOB!
Benjamin Morgan: One of the best birthday dinners I've ever had, Colombian steak house worth every penny.
Tony Abbott: The steak and stuffed chicken was amazing! Daniel is one of the best servers around.
Redeye Chicago: This Colombian steakhouse specializes in traditional dishes ranging from arepas (cornbread with cheese and chorizo) to the entrana, a skirt steak doctored up with a secret blend of spices. Read more.
3. Café Tola
8.9
3612 N Southport Ave (Addison St), Chicago, IL
Empanada Restaurant · Lakeview · 41 tips and reviews
Liliana S: Mole Empanadas, Sirloin Steak Empanadas, goat cheese n potato taquitos, caldo de elote, maple bacon long johns- everything delicious!!
Shenny: The steak sirloin empanadas with potatoes and beans are delicious. They serve it warm for you, too. Yums.
Andrew Burch: Goat cheese+blackbean, steak sirloin, chicken mole and roasted veggie empanadas....all great. Latte hits the spot, but not the real reason to go here.
6. Brazilian Bowl Grill
8.3
3204 N Broadway St (Belmont), Chicago, IL
Brazilian Restaurant · Lake View East · 53 tips and reviews
Kyle Lackner: brazilian bowl is amazing, i stick to my american roots and go w the steak bowl w evrthng.try the spicy mango and the red hot sauce. brazilian sausage is delicious and brazilian burger is 2!
Steve Lind: Try the - Beef Acebolado! Thin sliced hand cut Angus steak, seasoned and marinated, served with seared onions, Brazilian vinaigrette with rice and beans.
Bea A: Angus steak sandwich, the lasagna the Brazilian bowl, highly recommended,
8. Chicago Diner
9.0
3411 N Halsted St (at Roscoe St), Chicago, IL
Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant · Lake View East · 205 tips and reviews
VegNews Magazine: The spicy Buffalo-style wings are to-die-for, and the creamy soy shakes are truly delightful. Also awesome: the biscuits ‘n' gravy, tempeh Reuben, chicken-fried steak, and cookies-and-cream cake.
Redeye Chicago: Looks like a classic American diner but serves vegetarian and vegan versions of comfort foods such as reuben sandwiches, country-fried steak and even a turkey dinner on Thanksgiving. Read more.
PureWow: Serving up classic diner staples without any animal products. Yep, there's steak and eggs, Reuben sandwiches and chilaquiles all without meat, cheese or eggs and just as good as the real thing. Read more.
9. Crisp
8.6
2940 N Broadway St (btwn W Oakdale Ave & W Wellington Ave), Chicago, IL
Fried Chicken Joint · Lake View East · 174 tips and reviews
Whitney Ross: Seoul steak bowl with brown rice - it just might be the stuff dreams are made of!
Tammy: Crisp BBQ wings are tasty, but sauce can get overwhelming with flavor. Good balance is the the Seoul Sassy. Make sure to dip fries in atomic sauce! Steak sandwich is basically a kalbi sandwich. YUM.
Stephanie T: Seoul Steak Bowl and Seoul Sassy wings=mouth orgasm
11. Chilam Balam
8.1
3023 N Broadway St (at W Barry Ave), Chicago, IL
Tapas Restaurant · Lake View East · 41 tips and reviews
Jake Smith: The grilled flank steak was delectable, and it came with tortillas (to make tacos out of the dish). I will also endorse the guacamole, but you were going to get that already, right?
Linda Felter: Highly recommend the flank steak and the memelas! Good stuff!
Chicago magazine: Try the seared scallops with a sweet-corn sauce, and the tamales—no matter the flavor of the day—are first-rate. Excellent service and fine homemade hot chocolate. Read more.
13. Drew's on Halsted
7.7
3201 N Halsted St (at Belmont Ave), Chicago, IL
American Restaurant · Lake View East · 53 tips and reviews
Molly Mauck: Unbelievable mashed potatoes!! Asian steak is also a great choice
AP S: Amazing NY STRIP, Scallops, and Crab Cakes!!!
Jeremy Thurber: Drinks, pasta, burgers, & some new desserts like the s'more sundae & fried ice cream;)
15. Cafe El Tapatio
8.9
3358 N Ashland Ave (at W Roscoe St), Chicago, IL
Mexican Restaurant · Lakeview · 64 tips and reviews
Ryan Kinderman: Sunny afternoon, outdoor seating in the shade, steak tacos, and Tecate: Check, check, check, and check!
Hillary Welton: Sangria is fantastic, as are the tacos del mar and the plantain enchalidas!
Monica B: Don't waste your time with the regular size Margarita, just get the jumbo size and start the night right.