A spontaneous Tuesday night out led us to Mastro's for drinks and appetizers, and it set a great tone for the evening. The ambiance is very dark and dim, though the seating felt a bit less intimate than expected. One major highlight was the live music played periodically throughout the night--a fantastic mix of classic R&B that really elevated the vibe! However, the bar area is quite cramped. The stools are packed very close together, so if you prefer personal space, seating at the bar might not be for you. As for the drinks, I started with my go-to Old Fashioned. While the bartender didn't ask for my whiskey preference, whatever they used turned out perfect! My second cocktail--Prosecco with a splash of St. Germain--was bright and fragrant without being cloying or tart, striking an ideal balance. We kept the food light and ordered two crab cakes. Mastro's truly schooled us here: standing about half an inch tall, they are packed with solid, top-quality crab meat of the highest freshness. It's truly in a class of its own! Despite the tight bar seating, the top-tier drinks, incredible crab cakes, and strong shots made it a memorable night. I'm excited to come back and experience full table service next time! read more

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Maestros needs to get its story straight. We were turned away for a "dress code" that was first called new, then blamed on "corporate being in town." If corporate was the real reason, would we have been let in otherwise? It's also strange to point customers to an OpenTable policy when they didn't book through OpenTable. If the dress code is strictly enforced, maybe warn returning guests who've dined here in far more casual outfits than we wore that night when they call to confirm. Normally I'd say, "That's just my palate, go try it for yourself and tell me how it was." But I never actually got to eat. So I guess you'll have to let me know how the door policy tastes instead. read more

Mastro's is a great place to build a relationship with when you need regular use of a private dining space. The staff is incredible at accommodating a late night business dinner or high profile client. The staff is respectful and goes above and beyond, especially the more you book there. I have had nothing but amazing experiences with them over the last year and the food is also consistently top tier as well. I really love their steaks and whiskey collection. You really can't go wrong if you need something that is reliable and consistent time and time again. read more

Mastro's happy hour is outstanding , with delicious food and great value. The service was impeccable, attentive, friendly, and professional. The ambiance is elegant and welcoming, and the live music made the experience even more enjoyable. I absolutely loved it and will definitely be back! read more

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Forget the velvet ropes--the real VIP access in River North is hiding right here at Mastro's happy hour! We're diving into the **Mastro's Martini**; I went "filthy" with that Dirty Sue juice and those MASSIVE blue cheese olives--it's a $12 masterclass in sophistication. Now, let's talk wagyu: the **Beef Smash Sliders** are buttery perfection. The **Red King Crab Roll** rice is crunchy and tasty. The **Wagyu Meatball** is the real star of the show for only $12; pair that with the **Oysters Rockefeller**, a total steal at just $3 an oyster., and those addictive **Salt & Vinegar Shoestring Fries** If you want a vacation in a glass, the **Cantaloupe Martini** is a vibrant, citrusy hit that. We're finishing strong with a decadent **Affogato** because, at these prices, you can afford to indulge. High-end vibes without the high-end bill--bye for now! MASTRO'S MARTINI $12 Vodka Martini with a choice of hand-stuffed Blue Cheese Olives or Caper Berries. Keep it clean or get filthy with dirty sue olive juice WAGYU BEEF SMASH SLIDERS $11 RED KING CRAB ROLL $10 WAGYU MEATBALL $12 OYSTERS ROCKEFELLER $3/oyster SALT & VINEGAR SHOESTRING FRIES $6 CANTALOUPE MARTINI $12 Vodka, Solerno Blood Orange Liqueur, Orange Juice, Monin Watermelon Syrup, Lime Affogato $12 read more

Came here for restaurant week! Very cool spot, very modern, the bar was stunning! Service was good throughout but it took about 30 minutes for our waitress to get us the check, but it was busy! To start I got a dirty martini. This was great! I like how they leave the shaker to top it off as well! The bread service was okay, nothing crazy. The French onion soup was great and it was a big portion. I like when it doesn't have a ton of cheese and this one had the perfect ratio. I got a 8oz filet cooked medium rare. This was cooked perfectly! A very good filet. We added on the lobster mashed potatoes. Sadly these were not for me. It was heavy on shells, I really didn't like the mashed potatoes texture and having to pick shells out. For dessert I got the cheesecake. This was great! My boyfriend got the butter cake, this was pretty hard/burnt. Overall a good time! read more

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Went to Mastros on a random Friday night and had a great time! Friends and I ended up sitting at the bar and it really said the vibe for the night. They had live music and it really set the mood! There's nothing better than sipping on a dirty martini and listening to live music Vibing out. My bartender Martin was amazing. We did not have any light bites or food this night, but I can't wait to go back for more. read more

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Live music was exquisite, and the service and food were truly unmatched! The hostess went above and beyond to make everything special for my birthday--such a memorable celebration. Highly recommend! read more

Stopped in for dinner for restaurant week. The couple we were with already checked us in so we dropped our coats off at the coat check which was very convenient. Very cozy vibes all around. We sat in the bar area so we were able to watch some sports games. I went with the tuna sashimi followed by the filet and ended with the cheesecake. Each course came out on schedule which was nice. Sashimi was spot on with a great sweet sauce and jalapeño. The filet was a perfect medium rare and very tender. It comes out on the plate it was cooked on so be careful it's super hot. The cheesecake was of a softer texture which I enjoyed. Great spot to try during restaurant week. read more

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I came to Mastro's on Thanksgiving Day for an early meal and to watch the football game at the bar. The bartender was friendly and on point, and the Assistant GM Che came by and was super cool. The whole team gave off a great vibe. I ordered the shrimp cocktail, the lobster bisque, and the sautéed spinach, and finished with the mini butter cake for dessert. Everything was excellent and the service was smooth from start to finish. read more

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Everything went well. The service was great. The waiter was attentive with minimal struggle as it seems he had a lot of tables. The ambiance was beautiful it could be casual outing, birthday celebration, romantic date, or work related it fits. The bar area had a wonderful pianist/singer. The dining room area you could hear the music but conversations took over. We ordered two bottles of wine a reisling and a red blend. Great options. The food temp was excellent. We ordered cesar salad, a few bone in rib eyes, porterhouse, spinach creamed and sauteed, calamari, oysters, garlic mashed and a few loaded baked potatoes. The flavor of the food was perfect nothing was over or under seasoned. Parking valet ($20), street-metered, or parking apps/garages. All of the employees that we encountered were very kind. read more

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The staff was extremely attentive and accommodating. My friend and I requested to share the lobster bisque and the waiter was quick to say that wouldn't be a problem. They served it to us in separate dishes. Additionally, I requested a cocktail to be made with a different liquor and they were able to do that as well. My filet was perfectly crispy on the outside and cooked to my preferred temperature, medium rare. The ambiance was very nice as well with a beautiful red staircase that leads to the bathrooms upstairs. There was live music at the front of restaurant as well. read more

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We had the most incredible dinner at Mastro's Steakhouse in Chicago to celebrate my husband's birthday on Friday! This place is our go-to for a reason--it's truly the crème de la crème of steakhouses in the city. With so many options in Chicago, Mastro's still manages to stand out--and honestly, it deserves way more love. We each ordered the 8oz filet, perfectly cooked and absolutely delicious. We shared the Caesar salad and French onion soup, both of which the staff thoughtfully split for us. For sides, we had mashed potatoes, Brussels sprouts, and mac & cheese--all hits. And let me tell you, the complimentary bread basket served with truffle butter? Chef's kiss. Pro tip: Add the blue cheese crust to your steak--it's a game changer. If you're thinking of getting it Oscar-style, ask for the sauce on the side so it doesn't overpower the steak's flavor. Our server Tim was phenomenal. When a neighboring table got a little too loud (someone was actually on speaker phone), he immediately offered to move us. The manager, Agim, also went out of his way to make things right and comped a round of drinks. The customer service here is truly next level--they always prioritize your experience. We can't wait to come back. We love you, Mastro's! read more

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I'll go low and come high. The A is for Atmosphere -- and that's where Mastro's truly shines. The ambiance is elegant, upscale, and absolutely delivers on the fine-dining experience. The space feels luxurious, visually appealing, and the service aligns well with that expectation. From a vibe standpoint alone, this is easily a 5-star setting. Unfortunately, the food itself was quite underwhelming given the hype and price point. Here's what I ordered: * Calamari * Spicy Mambo Salad * Dry-Aged Bone-In Ribeye * Wagyu Tallow French Fries * Lobster Mashed Potatoes * Garlic Truffle Cauliflower The calamari was disappointing -- honestly, I've had better at Carrabba's. The Spicy Mambo Salad was fine, but be prepared: it has a strong horseradish-style kick that really hits your nose. The Dry-Aged Bone-In Ribeye was simply okay. The kitchen nailed the medium-rare temperature, but flavor-wise it felt flat. It seems like you need to add one of the topping enhancements for it to really shine, which shouldn't be necessary at this level. The lobster mashed potatoes were fairly generous with the lobster, but overall bland. The garlic truffle cauliflower felt overcooked and could really benefit from some sort of sauce to elevate it. And lastly, F is for Fries -- extremely overpriced. Yes, you get a bucket of them, but I honestly would've rather had Chick-fil-A fries. Overall, while the atmosphere and service are strong, the food didn't justify the cost for me. I likely wouldn't rush back anytime soon. And as of now, this place has nothing on Bavette's Bar & Boeuf. If you can land a reservation at Bavette's and compare the two, you'll wholeheartedly understand what I mean. read more

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Reservation for 9 was cancelled because the credit card was declined. The mistake was quickly fixed by the Maitre'd (that's why you need them). Live music that was incredible. Food including complimentary bread basket and soft butter was amazing. Tuna sashimi was high grade tuna in a spicy brown sauce. While the tuna didn't need the peppery sauce, soaking up the sauce with the bread made me happy. Medium rare steak filet was great. Easy to cut, although knife wasn't dangerous just effective. Ended with mango sorbet and blackberries. Sorbet was unique and mango centric. Service was excellent. Great place for a terrific meal or event. read more

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Note: not our 1st rodeo @ Mastro's Our server Omar was the most perfect server I ever encountered and the food was delicious as usual. Came for Restaurant Week (RW) but only 1 of us participated. Love that there are 4 different options in the bread offering - didn't realize they charged for it though. For restaurant week I had: Crispy Garlic Tuna Sashimi Norwegian Cold Salmon (Blackened) Signature Butter Cake Drink - Glass of Kesseler Reisling My mom ordered from the regular menu and had: Lobster Bisque Jumbo Lobster Tail Drink - Call An Uber (?) We shared: Brussel Sprouts Grilled Asparagus Here's where it gets REALLy good - my mom read a version of the menu online that included Oysters Rockefeller but wasn't on the menu in-restaurant. Omar was able to ask chef to make them and also offered to bring me a small salad alongside (not included in RW or asked for) so I wasn't just sitting while my mom had her 1st app. RW came with dessert and my mom didn't order any dessert. Omar brought her a butter cake too! Everything was good - only changes we would've made is instead of clarified butter being served with the lobster is that we had butter with some of the cream still in it. Needless to say, Mastro's food is pretty phenomenal but so is the service. Will be returning again & again. read more

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I love Chicago steak houses but I haven't been to Mastros in years! I usually go to maple and ash but I think mastros is better! I forgot how good this place is! I can't wait to go back again. Amber was my server and she was excellent and Kim the manager checked in often and was amazing! Everything was scrumptious. My friend enjoyed their steak and seafood as well. The portion was so generous. My daughter finished the other half of the steak when I got home. I had the side dish Scalloped potatoes, the NY steak parmesan crust, and butter-cake the desert to die for. read more

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It's definitely overrated. The manager was very nice however the waitress was sales oriented. She kept just asking "anything else" instead of creating an experience for us. The bigger the bill the bigger her tip but she made it very obvious. She was very aggressive. Food is nothing crazy. The drinks were extremely strong. Pure vodka with a splash of flavor. It's a very elegant place. read more

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This was our second time dining here. The first time we visited this restaurant was on our first official date back in 2021. Then we were supposed to mark our 4 year anniversary (est 2020), here last year but couldn't so we moved it to January this year. Prior to visiting we had a conversation with another couple and they expressed some disappointment here but that didn't discourage us, we knew what we had experienced in the past so we went still. And we did not regret it. In fact they upgraded their service, from the door in to the door out, Valet, EVERYTHING was on point. We were sat where we wanted to sit, the food was PHENOMENAL! Gosh! One of the few very few restaurants in America that actually give you your money's worth. The drinks were good too, they had Mocktail options which tasted delicious. We sat in the dining area which was were we sat the first time we visited and it was so romantic, I felt closer to my husband that night. They really made our anniversary special. One thing we noticed was that the waiters and waitress were on their feet, eager to answer any questions you might have and willing to help. Even when we were leaving and about to take pictures, our waitress not only agreed to take us the picture but took us to a perfect position with great lighting! Can you beat that? That night on our way home, we decided to make it official, this will be the restaurant for all major family celebrations going forward, anniversaries, celebrations etc and if they keep up this good work, we will pass it down to our children. read more

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We had reservations for 2 on Xmas. To our surprise the place was busy but everyone and everything flowed nicely. We were sat in an intimate part of the bar area facing outward. So we could watch the crowd and. Enjoy live musical performances. This was a first experience for the two of us and Amber our server, where we were seated, and the food did not disappoint. We started with one crab cake and it was delicious, very little breading. For mains...I had the aged bone in rib eye, small lobster tail and my guest had the sea bass (blackened, medium well). We shared sides (broccolini and mashed potatoes). Caveats was that my steak was undercooked and the lobster tail was simply over cooked and not worth price. Although the flavors were there for everything, I'd opt for maybe either the larger lobster tail and definitely the mashed potatoes again. The sea bass was also very very good. Ask for Amber! Her expertise and guidance on food and drinks was most appropriate. read more

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I gave Mastro's Steakhouse Chicago three stars solely because the service was good. We ordered the filet, a twice-baked potato, and dessert. The filet was cooked correctly and was tender, but overall, the food was average and bland. The sides were decent, nothing memorable. For what is widely considered the most expensive steakhouse in the city, the food simply did not deliver the level of quality or execution I expect from a true five-star steakhouse What really ruined the experience for me, however, was the complete lack of ambiance. Mastro's publicly states that it prides itself on offering an elegant, memorable dining experience and clearly outlines an upscale dress code meant to maintain a sophisticated atmosphere. Unfortunately, that policy was not enforced at all. Guests were dressed in sweatpants, extremely revealing outfits, baseball caps, and clothing more appropriate for a casual chain restaurant. The disconnect between the stated dress code and what was actually allowed in the dining room was shocking. When you're paying premium prices, ambiance matters just as much as food and service. Instead of feeling refined or special, the room felt chaotic and cheapened by the lack of standards. It genuinely detracted from the entire experience and left a bad taste in my mouth. I had been wanting to try Mastro's for a long time, and this visit was a major letdown. At this price point, expectations are high, and unfortunately, Mastro's Chicago did not meet them. Between the average food and the complete absence of the upscale atmosphere they advertise, I won't be returning. For a restaurant charging top-tier prices, enforcing basic standards should not be optional. read more

Went for restaurant week and my friend's birthday. We started with the tuna and it was really good! We all also opted for the steak and got lobster mashed potatoes. The mashed potatoes were seriously sooooooo good and they recommend sharing portions but idk I feel like I could've finished enough of it alone. It wasn't too loud in there and the football game was playing. Our server Raina was very nice, helpful and attentive :) read more

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My date and I came here during restaurant week. We absolutely loved everything! The food, desserts, the cocktails and service was phenomenal. I'm definitely coming back, I highly recommend this steak house. read more

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There are two primary reasons I choose to eat at a restaurant: 1. Service 2. Food Quality This place used to be great at both, up until a few months ago when I think they got a new person managing the place. On our last visit, service was lacking by a lot. The server taking my wife's order was clearly not paying attention; because, they got the steak wrong. After receiving the plates on our table, and reminding the server of the condition steak had been ordered, he proceeded to take that plate only to modify. We told him that the rest of the order would get cold in the meantime, and that they would have to redo. If we are spending money on overpriced steak, then I want the best. I shouldn't have to accommodate the staff's incompetence. It sucks to have to redo, but it has to be done. And, the staff at Mastros made sure we were aware of oh-what-an-inconvenience it is to correct their own mistake. We won't be returning here, at least not in the next few years. But, good news is that Chicago is full of great restaurants ! read more

With so many steakhouses in Chicago fighting for our money, Mastro's is always a worthy choice in my opinion. Service was top notch, sat in the upstairs dining room noise level was moderate not too loud or quiet. Food was very good and for a steakhouse they know their way around a good sushi roll. Wasn't my 1st time there and definitely won't be my last. read more

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What an amazing experience! My boyfriend and I were visiting Chicago and had to go to one of our favorite restaurants! Mastros steakhouse never disappoints! We sat in the bar area since they have live music every night and that really makes the experience for us! Both John and Joe the managers stopped by our table to make sure we had everything we needed and were having a good time, which obviously we were! Wen was our server and she was great! Some of my favorite appetizers that we got were the perfectly crisp and lightly battered calamari. It was server with a sweet chili type sauce which complemented the calamari. The roasted bone marrow was incredible on the toasted bread, so full of flavor in every single bite. The Wagyu beef carpaccio was also incredible! The little salad on top paired so well with the perfectly thin sliced Wagyu. We shared the sushi and a dry aged ribeye which had a delicious fat cap that my boyfriend is still talking about!! I just want to shout out Martin, he was helping make sure that we had everything we needed and made great conversation with us! He was really on top of it!! Thank you to the amazing staff at mastros Chicago for the great service and amazing food! read more

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OMG!!! I had such a taste for lobster and noticed that this place had a lobster cocktail. My intentions were to go to Gibsons for their quality prime steaks but they were fully booked. So I made a reservation for 4:30'with this establishment. I arrived early only to be told that it was happy hour and I couldn't order lobster or steak until 5:00 pm. I was welcome to have a seat at the bar and wait. Lmfao !!! My time is valuable. Have you ever heard of anything so ridiculous in your life? I gotta sit and wait for one hour out of my day just to dine at a restaurant I've never eaten at. So ya know what I did? I walked!!! My money is good anywhere!!! What a dump! Dark. Probably has roaches. It's so frustrating to walk all the way there only to be turned away. So here's my advice should you be thinking about dining at this garbage hole. Run like your the last two monkeys boarding Noah's Ark and it's starting to rain!!! No no no!!! That's a hard no from me! I wouldn't dine here if they fed me for free!!! read more

Very nice restaurant, but like all restaurants of this type, it has its downsides. First, the service was great! I could not be happier with our server and the very personable attitude she had throughout dinner. The layout of the dining and bar area was nice, as it separated the two. The stairway/elevator to the bathrooms was different. Not good nor bad, just different. All that said, it is quite often when I patronize these "high end" chain restaurants, I find that the meals aren't anything to write home about. The portions are small, and overpriced for the sizes you're offered. They often taste no better than a small hole in the wall, mom n pop that I love so much! Don't get me wrong, I would throw any of it away, it's just when you're paying high end prices, you should get high end meals. Then, at no fault to Mastro's, a table of about 12, or so, nearly drunk, college boys sit right behind my daughter and I and acted like they were the only ones in the restaurant. Maybe those types of parties could get their own rooms. Again, don't blame Mastro's for that. All-in-all, would I recommend someone eat there? Yes, depending on the occasion. Will I be returning there, doubtful unless someone else wants to foot the bill. read more

Great experience . Sat at the bar and enjoyed a few steaks with multiple apps for our anniversary in the area. Would go back again for sure. read more

Mastro's Steakhouse - Steakhouses Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

This place used to be the vibe, like back in the day. Now every time we check it out (and we've done more than a handful of times) it's literally a dead vibe inside. We post up at the (empty) bar and typically order something to feel the vibe out and enjoy the live music, but the bartender for the most part ignores us and is too busy making drinks for the the waitstaff. I really wanted to like this spot, I mean Mastro's is top notch in any other city. We ordered a steak, which wasn't worth the money, my girl loves the dry ice martini's and the bread basket. read more

The food was great and the service too. Come early and it's seems like you have the place all for you two. Definitely a reason to dress up. The ambiance is inviting and clean. Our waiter was very friendly and helpful and deciding options. I enjoyed the Chilean sea bass, key lime pie, truffle butter, and fried calamari. Looking forward to coming back while in the Chi. read more

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Always 5 stars at Mastro's!!! Foods amazing and drinks are strong and delicious but the service.... The service is always above and beyond fantastic!!! My favorite is Geneva in the bar area....she's always welcoming and warm to her customers... Anytime I have a special occasion this is where I come to celebrate!! It's absolutely one of my favorites in the city!!! read more

Mastro's Steakhouse - Steakhouses Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I have been wanting to come here since it opened. At last, I had the opportunity to eat here on Saturday 11/22/25 with family. Driving here on the same day as the lighting of Michigan Avenue was not a good idea. Why? Well, traffic was absolutely horrible. Traffic was almost not moving, everyone was literally bumper to bumper. The commute took me twice as long to reach the valet stand on the Dearborn side. Okay, so finally we arrived and my first impression was great the place is totally old school Chicago style steak house with very attentive formally dressed staff. Actually, the staff was great including our server who went above and beyond to make our experience memorable. We even enjoyed the live music in the bar area after dinner. Sorry, I didn't take any pictures because after a nerve rattling drive; I made the mistake of leaving my telephone in my car that was dropped off with the valet service. The food actually all tasted delicious. The bone in filet was very tender with good flavor. The west coast oysters were very fresh tasting. The oreganata Chilean sea bass was also delicious with the addictive side sauce. The drinks also Everything about the experience was classy except the music playlist. I would have much better preferred some very good jazz or Frank Sinatra crooning than a top 40 pop songs. This is not a big complaint, just a recommendation. Then why the rating? Well, the next morning my stomach felt uneasy. I am the only one that had the sea bass and the only one that felt uneasy the next day, so, I believe it was the sea bass? Had my uneasiness not occurred, I would have easily rated this place a full 5 stars. But unfortunately, quality control needs a slight tweeking. Because my experience over all was good, I would give them a second chance in the near future. read more

Bottom-line, this place is a great time. Yes, you may need to sell a kidney to get in, but I feel you get a lot for that hemorrhage of cash. The live music, beautiful surround, and exciting touches (steaming seafood towers!), really help sell the experience. We went for Restaurant Week 2026, and I honestly thought it was a good deal ($60/pp for steak, appetizer, dessert). So, if I paid full freight, might my lighter wallet have bumped this review down to a four star? Perhaps, but either way I think I'd leave with a big smile on my face. A few points: -- The 8 oz filet was cooked to perfection. Menu price was $70... -- We ordered a cocktail - the Dream Berry - and it exceeded expectations. Delicious! I thought it was a nice touch they give you a 'little extra' in the martini mixer. It felt like we got two drinks for the price of one. -- The appetizers were mixed. The lobster bisque was AMAZING and portion size generous. The tuna sashimi was 'just okay'; it had a little too much going on for my taste (admittedly, I am a tuna purist!). -- Side dishes are absolutely enormous. It looks spendy on the menu, but man, do you get a lot of bang for those considerable bucks. I was a little disappointed the Brussel Sprouts weren't more flavorful, though... -- Dessert was good -- the butter pound cake in particular was top notch. Sorbet was plentiful (3 generous scoops). Last but not least, the live singer they had was fantastic. BRAVO! read more

I want to start off by saying that this place is beautiful, the service is amazing, and it's definitely where you would take someone you want to impress. My cousin and I heard rave reviews about their Butter Cake so that's the main thing we went for but got a couple other things as well. We started off with the bread service and our waiter asked us if we wanted truffle butter, my cousin obliged. He didn't, however, tell us it was $15 which is something you should disclose before your customer finds out when they get the bill. The calamari was probably the best thing I ate. I could've personally used a little more seasoning but the sauce the drizzle on top helped. My cousin got the sauteed shrimp, as she had heard good things, and it was just 4 pieces of shrimp with a lot of bread. She said the shrimp itself was flavorless and the sauce didn't really help. I then got the chopped iceberg wedge, minus egg, and I don't know how a restaurant that charges so much can't even make a good salad but that was are signal that we didn't need entrees. Finally, we got to the long awaited butter cake. Save your time and money, it's better at California Pizza Kitchen if you're looking for a really good one. For the price point of course it's super fancy and well curated but the food lacks. read more

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First time dining here! Made reservations 2 months ago for New Year's Eve. We sat upstairs but the first floor crowd had a vibe going with a live piano band! We ordered the porter house steak and the 33oz cut and these were melt in your mouth steak. We also had the wedge salad, Brussel sprouts and fries. For dessert we had the best flourless chocolate cake I've ever had with an americano. read more

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I absolutely loved everything about Mastro's! We had reservations on Christmas Day, and while it was very busy, the service was still excellent. Although our server took a bit longer to bring things out, it was completely understandable given the holiday. We started with calamari and a crab cake, both of which were delicious. After enjoying drinks, we decided on the bone-in ribeye, the New York strip, and the salmon for our entrées. For sides, we went with white cheddar mac & cheese, broccolini, and garlic mashed potatoes. Everything was literally bursting with flavor and cooked to perfection--wowsers, outstanding! I can't wait to visit another Mastro's location. Definitely a 10 in my book! read more

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My thoughts about this restaurant started off very rocky. We came on a Saturday night we had a reservations at 8:30. We arrived at the restaurant 15 minutes early the valet service for this restaurant were very rude and would not park our car. They would look at us and walk away. One of my friends had to get out the car and flag valet person down. We were told misleading instructions that caused us to drive around the block several times. It took a total of 30 minutes for them to finally park our car. Another one of my friends went inside the restaurant to make sure we didn't lose our reservation and she was very rude to her because she didn't believe that we couldn't get the valet people to park our car. When we finally made it into the restaurant we were informed that our table was upstairs, and asked if we wanted to take the elevator or the stairs, one of my friends have a bad knee so we decided to take the elevator with her the hostess had an attitude when we said we will take the elevator. we were seated at our table with no menu so we just sat there for several minutes staring at each other wondering what to do next. The restaurant was dimly lit, and there was supposed to be a dress code, but it did not look like anybody was really following it. Our waitress came up to our table and she made up for the frustrating experience we just had. She was so nice, attended to our needs and answered our questions about the menu. It was a restaurant week so there was a separate menu with a deal of great options. The lobster mac & cheese was my favorite and the Butter Cake was a great dessert to end the night with. Overall, this restaurant has decent food but I will not be sad if I never come back. read more

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Went to Mastros for Restaurant Week 2024. I visited last year for this fun Choose Chicago event and it was fantastic. A lot less so this year. And for just under $115 for one person, it should have been SO much better! (And no alcohol..I drank water.) Last year, mid-week dinner with a larger group, and everything went fabulously. Yesterday's visit, hardly anyone there (and one guy was in his hockey jersey... and I'm judging, it looked classless. Where was the dress code??). So, regardless of the lack of dress code, MY meal was a bit disappointing, IMHO. Pretty much same menu as last year. $59 starter/main/dessert...no veggies. We were greeted by the hostess who sat us. Blake was our waiter. We joked a lot and he was super nice. I explained my tree nut and sesame seed/oil allergy. I left off the bean allergy (which includes soy) because I was not planning on anything that could have been a issue. I ordered my appetizer/starter: Tuna Sashimi. Blake brought it to me and I asked if that was soy sauce on the tuna with jalapeño. Blake, the waiter, specifically said (and my tablemate heard it) said "no." He said sesame oil was removed and that was some sauce used in its place. I again asked "soy sauce?" He assured me no. So, I took a bite and sure as shootin' it was straight soy sauce. My allergy is not deadly but I have milder affects so I avoid it, but especially when its just plain soy sauce poured all over thin tuna pieces. Blake went to the back and returned to me confirming what I knew...it was soy sauce. They replaced it with French Onion Soup. Good, but salty. A bit too. The filet... how can you get this so wrong???? Jeepers. Its a STEAKHOUSE. I was specific. I wanted medium, Blake said so a little pink and I said error to the side of medium-well, and I said to Blake how much I detest the bloody steaks. I also ordered the lobster mashed potatoes for half the price of the normal order, so $20. Potatoes.... the portion was half the size or less of the normal serving, and watery/thin mashed potatoes. My table mate was also served some and said the potatoes were ridiculously thin! And it was like one large piece of lobster tossed in. I did not take photos of it. I wish I had. I actually ended up eating from the bowl because they had to take my steak (with bone marrow butter as an extra -NOT WORTH $8 FOR A PAD OF BUTTER) back. But when our steaks were brought out to us at first, I touched it with a fork. Softer under cooked steaks feels so different from medium medium-well. I said to Blake, "wait." I cut it opened and he said something about they need to cook it a bit more. It was RARE. Great if you love it like that, but disgusting to those of us who prefer it more well-done. Blake took the steak away swiftly, probably to "kill the cow" this time. Clearly he knew they screwed that one up badly. He returned with my same steak cooked further and another pad of (tiny) butter. This time it was perfectly cooked. The manager did come by asking if I had an allergy issue. I explained I was fine, but I should never had taken a bite of it to start as I asked if that was soy sauce and Blake confidently said no. Trust but verify... I did, and Blake trusted his own gut, but never verified. Not good practice. What angered me was when Blake said I never told him I had a soy allergy. I told him because its not deadly, but I asked what was on there and he told me NOT soy sauce. THAT was my point. I asked. I should not have had to bite into it. I get sushi a few times a month from The Evie and skip soy sauce and soy-soaked fish. They get it right every time. The dessert was the warm cake with ice cream. It was good but I only ate half. I did photo that. Really an excellent dessert. Overall, it was a 5 out of 10 cheers from me. I won't return anytime soon. For the price I paid... I didn't feel it was worth it. The pad of bone marrow butter really was bad for $8. Oh well. Maybe I'll return for RW next year. read more

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Me and my sister came here for a date night and she had on jeans with one little rip on the knee. They turned us around after driving from the south suburbs because they said ripped jeans are not allowed which we didn't know. We tried to ask for an exception after seeing other people there with dirty beat up gym shoes and dingy pants but they still would not allow us to dine there. If you're gonna have a dress code, make sure it applies to everyone and I hate to say it but it seemed a bit racist. I've been here a couple times before and I liked the food but after the way they were unwilling to be accommodating for something so minor, I will never be back. I took my money to steak 48! read more