they kicked me out because i was wearing a shoulder showing, long sleeve, and long dress. the only thing i was showing was my shoulder. i didnt even get to have the mints that they were displayed at the front also the food was very bad and smelled bad. read more

Amazing service, they ask whether you prefer black or white napkins.. REALLY ! I enjoyed the food, ambiance and service.

last night I had a memorable dining experience. Private room, business, VIP customers. Everything had to be perfect, and it was. Itlow, our server was fast, professional and attentive. Robin and her event staff were accurate and responsive. Not a big steak guy, but that was the best steak I have ever had. Robin met me before the guests arrived to make sure everything was to my liking and then called me the next day on her own as a follow up. 7 nights of dining in Chicago on business, this was far and away the best. When you have that VIP business dinner that has to go right or there are career implications, give them a shot. read more

Went here late night after a show at the Chicago Theatre, as it was located right by our hotel. This place was a amazing! The food couldn't have been any better. We ordered steak, shrimp, a corn crepe brûlée thing that was so delish and two desserts. We didn't have reservations, but sat at the bar. Very intimate place with low lighting. Julie was our server and she was amazing as well. She was very helpful with the menu and gave us her amazing recommendations. Was I a little drunk? Yeah. Is that why we ordered so much food? Yes. Am I mad about it? Absolutely not. I would def recommend this place as a must stop. read more

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The perfect amount of fancy, especially for Valentine's Day! Elegant dining room set up in the main floor to upstairs. The dim lighting makes it an intimate experience. I recommend going here for any special occasion to treat yourself! The complimentary bread from the beginning was a true indicator that the rest of the meal was going to be so good! I actually liked the filet cut better than their known Kansas cut. I was surprised that our server didn't ask us for our drink choice before our meal came out. Other than that hiccup, it was a solid first time dining experience. read more

Steak 48 - Steakhouses Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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The service was great. But, we just thought the food was ok. We spilt a 22 oz ribeye. Meh. The mac n cheese was average and the Brussel sprouts were ok. As an app, I had the crispy shrimp. Again, nothing to brag about. read more

Steak 48 - Steakhouses Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Came here for my cousins bday dinner. I love love love the atmosphere. Literally the best view of Dallas and when the sun sets its amazing! The outside is nice for pictures as well. Our waiter Rosie did a good job by herself with a party of about 13 guest. I ordered the pan seared Seabass and let me tell you it was AMAZING! For sides I order Mac and cheese, mashed potatoes and Brussels sprouts. The mashed potatoes were dry and cold and everybody that ordered it was very disappointed with it. The Mac and cheese was good though. I also ordered the thyme lemon drop, so good! I didn't get to take pictures because too hungry. The food did take a while to come out but i guess it was 13 people. read more

This is the most incredible restaurant I've ever been to. I went for my graduation dinner, seating was private, and the waiter was exceptional. We had the crispy shrimp, filet mignon, crab Mac and cheese, truffle potato, crab legs, and the north Rita's for drinks. Everything tasted delicious and was so filling. read more

Came into town for a weekend after visiting Steak 48 many times throughout my years living in Chicago. The manager Joe for some reason decided my tuxedo pants with a line down the side were joggers (?) and kicked us out. Super bizarre and inhospitable. read more

This place is just top notch. Came here for a work dinner and wasn't left disappointed. Everything from the service to the food was 5 stars. They made my evening so enjoyable. The portions are huge so come with an appetite. I will be back! read more

Steak 48 - Steakhouses Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I wrote a review last week after having a great diner at Steak 48. I only gave 4 stars, and included the reasons that I did not give 5. I have to say I was really surprised and impressed when the day after my review I received a call from the general manager who wanted to chat about my review. He thanked me for my review and we discussed the things that turned me off. Imagine my surprise when I got an email from the restaurant today that included a $50 gift card for a future visit. What a great example of caring about your customers! read more

Got food poisoning from eating here. Almost had to go to the hospital. I ended up missing my flight. They wouldn't make it right. Don't eat here. read more

Been here several times the last few years. Went after proposing most recently. Without asking, received one of the most private tables for my fiancé and I. Our server made the experience that much better with her amazing service, personality, and attitude. Not to mention the crispy shrimp, filet, potatoes au gratin and corn crème brûlée are out of this world. Cant recommend Steak 48 more! read more

Thank you. Thank you for amazing customer service. Thank you for amazing food choices. Thank you for allowing custom choices. Thank you for Ahhhmazing steak! Thank you for 12 desert choices I wanted (no that I needed!). Oh and I loved the music!!! You guys really figured out 5 star dinning. Freak job! PS Cassie the hostess made me feel so special. I have an eyesight condition and when we were seated I wasn't able to see anything. I was uncomfortable and she picked up on it and got us an amazing new table by the kitchen that had better lighting. It was so very kind of her to make my experience better. Raul was our server and he was so flexible with our custom order and made it seem like it was no big deal. THANK YOU! read more

So this is one of those places that people call "Sexy Steakhouses" they cater to various people and it's clearly a nice spot, one that is filled with beautiful lighting, scenery and they do provide excellent customer service. I went with a group of folks and I love my steak! Truthfully I've had better steaks at Fleming's and Ruth Chris. I really had better steaks,but I will get another steak from there and give them a shot. Now their bread had garlic and herb taste to it, and it was good! Now let me tell you what their good at! Their drinks and appetizers are amazing! The Laphroiag Old Fashioned hands down was one of the best Old Fashioned's I have ever had, the shrimp was colossal! The Alaskan King Crabs we're tasty and succulent, however my lobster tail that I had with my steak was sub bar, no flavorful, no seasoning and I was truly disappointed, especially since it was soo big! Overall a solid 3 with the ability to get a better rating, but like I said sexy steakhouse. read more

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Talk about homophobia? This "exclusive" restaurant turned away my gay nephew dressed in designer clothing! Well, there went a family of VERY generous tippers. SHAME on you, Steak 48! Plus, who charges a minimum of $100 per person plus tax and tip? I lived in NYC for 8 years and never saw this BS! Many comments from African Americans as well, turned away due to "dress code." Look at the one star reviews on this website with pics attached! So racist and homophobic? What a slam dunk! I'd rather eat at a Denny's. read more

The place is modern, high energy, and visually appealing. The service at the bar and the table was excellent. The hostess was not great but I'm blaming this on her age and inexperience maybe. The meal was very good but my filet mignon had too much spices or salt around it. I don't think the price was justified for it. The plate they bring are extremely hot and I believe that my steak was still cooking on it. My sides were ok. The wine list is very good. I had a Bloody Mary and a gin tonic; they were both strong and very well done. The service, the bar, the decor, and ambiance made me like the experience. The drinks were actually very good too. The food was ok. That's why I'm giving 4 stars only. read more

I like this place but it is a little pricey Bone in RibeyeCrab Mac was delicious overall had a nice dinner

The security there was very rude and impolite how he spoke to me and one of my guests about some leggings she had on .I feel like he could have worded what he said better very unprofessional.Then when I was finally seated I felt like we was being watched for some reason maybe because of the color of our skin ..Black.a worker walked passed my chair with a server table and knocked it all across the back of my chair and never stopped to say excuse me!I spent over 859.00$ there my birthday cake came extremely late I just feel like they were rasict ! Will never go again worst desion read more

This is my 5th time at this place and have been lucky enough to have my same server Amber almost every times , she truly never misses making the dinner amazing . This is easily top 3 best steakhouse in Chicago , the hot plates keep all of your food warm through your whole meal , and if you know get the beignet tree for dessert. read more

DO NOT DINE HERE! Horrible customer service! We were offered a table and told to wait (which we did very patiently), then condescendingly asked if we were staying or going. Would give zero stars if I could. read more

My boyfriend and I came here on a Saturday night to celebrate my birthday. We arrived a little early, but we were promptly seated in the upstairs dining area. The place is way bigger than it looks from the outside. The interior of the restaurant itself was dimly lit, which created a very intimate ambience. Our server for the evening was Troy. He was very attentive and gave us a good rundown of the dinner menu and cocktails/wine list. We did not feel rushed to order and he provided ample time between the ordering drinks and ordering food. We ordered the shishito peppers as an appetizer (so delicious!). The steaks we ordered were delicious (New York strip and the KC). The plates are extra hot when they come out so my medium steak was cooking on it as I sliced. For our sides we shared au gratin potatoes, which were also delicious! There were plenty of leftovers between the 2 of us. For dessert, we had a complimentary Ultimate Warm Vanilla Caramel Cake(Vanilla gelato - whipped cream - house made praline pecans). Sooooo good!! It was a huge portion for being complimentary. All around a great experience! read more

The dining experience is amazing , the food and ambiance was great! Server made the experience memorable! Thank you Matthew!

I enjoy the service more than I enjoyed the meal. I was expecting more from this restaurant since I had a few friends visit and say that their food was excellent. I was truly disappointed by my steak that I didn't even take a picture of it. It was bland and it did not look like the portion size we ordered since my husband and I shared it. read more

Steak 48 - Warm bread - Steakhouses Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

A touch of heaven, came here with colleagues, in town for a commercial real estate conference. This place really makes Chicago look good. Great location, in the heart of River North. As you enter you'll hear the cacophony of all the people. On your right, a row of butcher knives. On the left, some really, tripped-out art work. We had reservations, for six but it was a bit of a wait. Not to worry, the bar was hopping and the bar-backs can pour some drinks. Starters We where seated and the waiter, Anthony was all over it. Very knowledgeable in walking us through the menu and helping to select a bottle of wine. We started with appetizers. Gargantuas Prawn cocktail, oysters, Alaskan King crab legs & avocado, smoked Shishito peppers, braised pork belly's, sautéed mushrooms, Prime Steak House meatballs ,veal amazing devil eggs. Not quite everything on the menu but, getting there. Entree Chilean Sea Bass, topped off with shrimp... delicious, there where no complaints around the table, the Bone in Ribeye & the New York steak where both hits. Deserts The fried bananas with ice cream, fantastic. Everyone should try a taste of the chocolate cake cake. Absolutely, loved it! read more

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BEST DINING EXPERIENCE EVER. Seriously. I'm not sure whether it was the occasion, the company, our awesome server, the delicious food or the ambiance, but it was truly memorable. AMBIANCE: Very dimly lit (great for making you look better than you actually do!). Soft, calm romantic art prints on the walls helped create a romantic ambiance. It's much more contemporary than your typical steak house. You can tell they care about quality down to the last detail. SERVICE: The classiness of this place is evident in the details (not that I'm an expert in upscale restaurants by any means): - There was a 'Happy Anniversary' card on our table when we arrived. - We were asked if we wanted black or white napkins. - You get the martini and the shaker, not just what's in the glass. - Crab legs are already split. - Hot, wet towels scented with lavender (and eucalyptus?) after your meal. - They scrape the crumbs off the tablecloth after you finish. - You get a free dessert off the menu on special occasions. Our server, Heather, gets an A++++++. She greeted us with pep, a smile and genuine happiness for our anniversary celebration. She was laid back and friendly, but also professional. We were treated like old friends, not just a means to get a good tip. And she was genuinely excited for us to get our 2 orders of Alaskan king crab clusters, because it was her idea of the "perfect date." (*Hint, hint* to Heather's boyfriend, if you're reading this! I think you know she deserves it.) FOOD: The garlic butter rolls you get before the meal are delicious. But don't fill up too much! My husband ate 4... Way to pace yourself, hun... We both knew exactly what we would order 1 month before we arrived - because when you see a photo on Facebook of your friend holding an Alaskan king crab cluster the size of her arm, you order that! It was the reason we came here. A crab cluster is 1/2 of an Alaskan king crab (which are usually 5 lbs each). It was Market Price, so about $89 a pop. Yikes! (But soooo worth it). When they brought our crab legs out, I kept repeating, "wow, that's beautiful" out of sheer excitement. I'd never had king crab like this before. My husband ate almost all of his cluster (2 lbs!!). I ate about 1/2 lb. This left us with about 1.5 lbs of extra crab meat to take home. We figured we'd make crab cakes the next night, but that never happened. We scarfed it down with garlic butter the next day. Oh, and the corn crème brulee - you need this in your life, trust me. It's super rich, and quite large, so share it with 1-2 people. Thank God we didn't order any other sides or we'd have to be rolled out in wheelbarrels. I truly hope I get to come back to Steak 48 again someday. I know there are a ton of places to eat in Chicago, but this place knows how to win your affection. read more

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I'm so disappointed in the level of service my party received! It's so much I could say about the entire night that plays in my mind. However, before I review this Resturant I want to go back & allow the Resturant an opportunity to redeem. The food was excellent (kudos) to the kitchen! The front of the house was NOT as pleasing. read more

Steak 48 - Steakhouses Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I am not one to write negative reviews. Actually every time I'm forced to do so, I make sure to write 3 or more positive reviews for other establishments I've visited. I have visited Steak 48 many times. My company and I do events here at least 4 times / year. The food is great and the servers are great. The private dining coordinator was great also. On my latest visit, I had a party of 30. We spent about $6000 total on a Monday evening. I was a server for 10years for a couple of fine dining restaurants and never once have we hinted at a party needing to leave. On top of a $1000 included 20% gratuity, I tipped an extra $800 because I'm sure business is low with Covid-19 and having been a server, I wanted to bless them because I remember the "good nights" as a server. Shortly after I paid I was made aware of the time being after 9:00pm and we had booked the room from 6-9. It's Monday and people are not out because of CoronaVirus! There was no one waiting on the private room that we had. So this was interesting. There was no wait and the 25% capacity limit was not at risk of being hit. However, we left. We were celebrating because we had just hit a big business goal. We were celebrating OUTSIDE the restaurant . The same manager who earlier that day spoke to me - without his mask over his mouth- came outside and said we needed to leave. We were waiting on valet and I guess our celebrating was too loud. Reminder: WE ARE IN DOWNTOWN CHICAGO on public streets. We had NO ISSUES inside of the restaurant. So I'm not sure what this manager's deal was. However, we will not be back! My dollar and my company's dollar will be respected! I could say what I think the real issue was but ai will not. I received one call from the restaurant. I explained what happened and I have yet to receive another call. We do team dinners multiple times / month and there are TONS of restaurants to choose from in Chicago. STK and TAO are two of my favorites. We will take our business elsewhere. read more

Great experience across the board. One of my top 3 steak places in Chicago. Where it seems like steak places are opening all over they go above and beyond on service, food and friendliness. I love the plethora of side dishes they offer. Some I've never seen before like a corn creme burlee which was delicious. I had to fight off my other dinner guest for seconds. A must to try! read more

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Steak 48 was one of the best meals I have ever had, hands down. The absolute perfect birthday meal! Definitely an awesome (and very pricey) restaurant to go to for a date or special occasion. Although it is tempting, don't fill up TOO much on the mouth-watering complimentary bread... There is too much good to come after! My family and I tried as much of the menu as we could: crispy shrimp, steak knife BLT wedge, petite filet mignon, bone-in ribeye, crab cakes, lobster tails, double baked truffle potato, creamy mac and cheese, kennebec fries, asparagus, corn créme brûlée, brioche chocolate chip bread pudding, red velvet bread pudding, and ultimate warm vanilla caramel cake. Everything was FANTASTIC. I honestly don't have a bad thing to say about any of the food. It was all made and cooked to perfection. I'd say skip fries and potatoes and try one of their unique sides because their flavors are unmatched. ALSO, there are complimentary chocolate chip cookies to end your night. Additionally, the service was amazing. We were greeted by friendly hosts and hostesses. Our waiter was unbelievably attentive and knew the menu inside and out. His tour of the menu was extremely helpful and persuaded a lot of us to change around our original choice. I am very glad I tried his recommendations! We were extremely well taken care of the entire night. They were obviously very professional and well-trained. I felt like a queen We spent about two hours there for 5 of us. There is a parking garage right next door or valet available. read more

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I just wanted to take a moment to thank the staff of Steak 48 for making our anniversary evening a true pleasure. As we made our way through the dinning room, everyone, from the front desk to our table had a friendly welcome. The decor is outstanding and the atmosphere is elegant but not too fussy. The service was super! Kudos to Hector and his crew who anticipated our needs and were on point the entire evening. Did I mention the food? It was right up there with the best! A perfect steak! Thanks to Chef! read more

Phenomenal food and service. Couldn't have been better. This one of of my new favorite restaurants. read more

Steak 48 - Truffle baked potato and Wagyu filet. - Steakhouses Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I can't believe I never tried this place in my neighbourhood until now. I LOVE this place. We came here for late night drinks and got some small plates to nibble and I was impressed: Drinks: they have a great selection of whiskey/scotch/bourbon, from low scale japanese toki to high end glenmorangie pride. If you love whiskey, this is your place for sure. They have a great list of creative cocktails too: mango habanero is a great one to go if you like a little bit spiciness in your drinks. wish it was less sweet tho. Not a huge one person, so I can't comment on their wine, but they do have a long list of wine collection too. Food: we ordered prime steakhouse meatballs (loved it, fresh/chewy with great italian spaghetti sauce, which you can dip bread into). the complimentary buttery dinner rolls taste amazing. they make them on the 2nd floor in front of you and served hot and fresh in skillet--Loved it!! Crispy shrimp taste amazing too (buttery and sweet, reminds me of chinese lemon shrimp tho). I'm a huge fan of their roasted brussels sprouts, best brussel sprouts I've had in the city!! it's cooked to a perfect texture. Corn creme brulee is interesting, it looks like the dessert creme brulee with corn and cream in it. I liked my first bite, but then it's becoming too much... Service is great and attentive. Atmosphere is classy and romantic with great music selection. Def will come back to try their steak... read more

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Amazing food and amazing service. Alexis created a great dining experience. Will book again next time I am in Chicago.

Service is excellent. My server Eric Wilson did a great job. My date had the steak which he said was excellent I had the salmon which I wouldn't recommend. It was very dry and over cooked. The au gratin potatoes were excellent and I liked the corn, but I was disappointed with the salmon. It is great for a date night. read more

Steak 48 did not disappoint! Jeremy was our server and he was excellent. His recommendations were perfection and we all ordered steak and dessert. The food came out super fast! I had the bone-in filet Oscar style but I tasted my friend's truffle butter and it was also delicious. We will return! read more

Steak 48 - Bone-In Filet Mignon* - Steakhouses Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I had the dry aged Bone in Ribeye and Mac and it was delicious Owen at the bar is awesome. This was well worth the experience!!! Foodie Alert!!! Also got dessert to go!!! read more

Steak 48 - Bone 45 Day Dry Aged Bone-In Ribeye* **sizzling plate - Steakhouses Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Phenomenal all-around experience. For whatever reason, Steak 48 isn't mentioned among the top steakhouses in Chicago, but it emphatically supplants many of the mainstays. There's a raging debate between new and old. This one is obviously new, but it feels more futuristic. Steak 48 provides an atmosphere that tourists will find delightful, young people won't feel patronized in, and the see-and-be-seen crowd will enjoy. That's basically impossible. There is attention to detail here. I was given a black napkin to accompany my black pants. I've recently taken to wearing black pants and I've developed a fear of those white fibers flying whenever I sit down at a nice restaurant. The waiter was a true professional. He didn't assume it was our first rodeo because we were young. He spoke to each member of my group in a manner that was tailored on the fly to our experience. It worked really well. The food was exceptional. I hope nobody is offended by this, but the steak was overshadowed by the oyster selection and other appetizers. The KC Strip was great but not the best in the city. When I return I will try a large-format cut instead. read more

Yesterday was my initial visit here. I posted at the bar, which had a pleasant buzz even for a Sunday around the dinner hour. The wines by the glass list was extensive although I decided to order a Belvedere Martini with blue cheese stuffed olives. The Martini glass was perfectly chilled, there were three olives (!), and the martini shaker was presented to me so that I could top up my glass. Shortly after my drink was prepared, out came an order of parmesan-garlic bread. I was almost tempted to ask for this wrapped up to go--it was that good. Foodwise, I opted for the sauteed shrimp. The shrimp were perfectly cooked although I couldn't really discern the chardonnay and paprika that the dish was purported to contain. The patrons seated next to me spoke highly of the crab and avocado stack and the crispy shrimp dishes. When I mentioned to the bartender (I believe his name is Mike) that I live nearby, he asked what had taken me so long to venture here, given that Steak 48 has been open for a year now. Even though it took me a little while to make my way over, I am now so glad I did. Will definitely be back to try some of the offerings from the red meat side of the menu. read more

Fine Dining at its Finest! The moment you walk in you notice the upscale modern decor which goes along with the upscale ambience. Just walking into the restaurant you know you are about to have one of the best food experiences of your life. The food and the service is impeccable. The managers and waitstaff are extremely knowledgeable about the menu and what to pair which alcohol drink (wine or champagne) with any item on the menu. Everything on the menu is done with the highest standard and the presentation is on point. You cannot go wrong with anything on the menu but here is what I recommend: Bread - This is the first thing they bring to the table. The bread comes out hot half sea salt and half Parmesan. The bread is warm with a nice outside crunch and a fluffy, light, chewy center. This wakes up the taste buds nicely. Braised Pork Belly - This dish has local honey, sweet Thai chili, sautéed spinach. Wow. The Pork Belly is nice juicy and tender. When you take a bite you get the sweetness of the honey along with a little heat from the Thai chili, mixed with the buttery sauteed garlic spinach, then the tender juiciness of the pork belly which is cooked to perfection. Love the Asian twist to this belly! Prime Steakhouse Meatballs - This appetizer is amazing. It has prime beef - white marble farms pork - Markham veal. You can taste the freshness and the spices of the meatball. Rhode Island Calamari & Shrimp with cherry peppers, buttermilk seasoned flour. The taste of the Calamari and Shrimp are so fresh I could have sworn they came out of the ocean that day along with the light fried batter which is perfect because the fried batter does not over power the flavor of the calamari and shrimp. You can also dip your goodies in a Louise sauce, cocktail sauce, or a mustard sauce. The money sauce is that Louise sauce which is like a thousand island sauce. The Louise sauce complements the Calamari and Shrimp perfectly. NY Strip with Black Truffle Sautéed Maine Lobster - This was the best steak I have ever had. The steak was tender, juicy, melt in your mouth perfect. Then you add another layer of flavor from the black truffle and sauteed Maine Lobster. Talk about a mouth punch to your taste buds! Best steak enough said! Bone in Ribeye Farina Style - Once again the steak is cooked perfectly. A ribeye steak is already packed with flavor but you have the bone in with that get ready to take a trip to flavor town! The steak melts in your mouth then you get that runny egg yolk that runs into the steak. Boom Flavor Town! Creamy Mac & Cheese (Side) - This is not your Kraft Mac N Cheese. This is your the Mac N Cheese that puts Kraft out of business! This Mac N Cheese has 3 different cheeses that merry well with each other Provel, Parmesan, Tillamook cheddar. From the first bite you can taste the mixture of cheeses then the texture feel from the crunchy top, but the best part is the bottom where you get the nice gooey bottom of all the cheeses combined that soaked into the perfectly cooked noodle. Roasted Sweet Potatoes (Side) - Talk about the layers of flavor! This dish is sweet potatoes with a bourbon torched marshmallow. Every flavor complements each other nicely. The sweet potatoes soaks up the bourbon sauce nicely then you get the torched marshmallow that marries well with the sauce and sweet potatoes. Phenomenal! Hope you saved room for dessert! The best dessert in my opinion is the Beignet Tree which comes with a Nutella Ganash and a Vanilla sauce. These lightly fried outside with a pillowly, light, fluffy inside are a perfect closer to the night. Once you take a bite you get the nice texture of the fried dough with the nice sweetness of the powdered sugar, then you add either the Nutella Ganash or the vanilla sauce. You cannot get any better! Cookies & Cream Popcorn Sundae - This is your upscale shake! You have hot fudge, vanilla gelato, cookies & cream popcorn. You have to love a real milk shake that is made with real vanilla gelato, hot fudge, and cookies and cream. The thing that makes this shake is the cookies and cream flavored popcorn which adds that nice texture that goes with the cold creaminess of the vanilla gelato and the hot fudge. (New) Triple Chocolate Almond Bomb - This Gluten free option was actually amazing! you have the sharp dark chocolate outer shell with creaminess of the chocolate ganache which melts on your tongue, then you add the marshmallow and the almonds for that layer of flavor town along with the amazing texture feel. Its pretty much a high end S'more until you hit the bada bing cherry center. Oh and don't forget the gold flakes that are sprinkled on top giving that classy look. With Steak48 you get what you pay for and more! This is one of my favorite restaurants to go to and definitely my favorite steakhouse. If you want an amazing food experience just stop looking for it and go straight to Steak48 and check off that box in your life! BrandonFitFoodie read more

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