What is the best Steakhouse restaurant in Lakeview?

Tango Sur is our top pick for Steakhouse restaurants in Lakeview, scoring 8.8/10. BYOB Argentine asado with big-portion steak value.

Any insider tips for Tango Sur?

Bring a bold red and order one steak per two.

What should I order at Tango Sur?

El Filet, empanadas, one classic asado cut.

When should I visit Tango Sur?

Weeknights for smoother pacing and less wait.

Who should go to Tango Sur?

Date nights and groups splitting steaks.

Any insider tips for Swift Tavern?

Eat upstairs and go early before first pitch traffic.

What should I order at Swift Tavern?

Hanger steak frites, oysters, French onion soup.

When should I visit Swift Tavern?

Non-game days or early dinner on game days.

Who should go to Swift Tavern?

Wrigley meetups needing a real dinner.

Any insider tips for Bodega Sur?

Split one steak board and spend the rest on wine.

What should I order at Bodega Sur?

Tabla Gaucha, empanadas, one steak cut.

When should I visit Bodega Sur?

Weekend brunch or weeknight dinner.

Who should go to Bodega Sur?

Wine nights that still want steak.

Any insider tips for El Mercado Meat Mart?

Ask the butcher for the best grilling cut that day.

What should I order at El Mercado Meat Mart?

Empanadas, chimichurri, one premium steak cut.

When should I visit El Mercado Meat Mart?

Late morning or early afternoon for best selection.

Who should go to El Mercado Meat Mart?

Home cooks and quick snack hunters.

Best Steakhouse Restaurants in Lakeview (60613)

4 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked

Last Updated: March 2026

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Our Top Pick

Tango Sur

BYOB Argentine asado with big-portion steak value.

Notable Picks

#1 Tango Sur

8.8

$$$ Wrigleyville

Vibes: Date Night Magic Group Dining Gatherings Trendy Table Hotspots

A candlelit, BYOB Argentine steakhouse where the value signal is real when you order with intent. The best move is an asado-forward lineup—one steak per two people plus a couple of starters—so you get the cleanest read on the kitchen’s strengths without drowning the table in sides.

Must-Try Dishes: El Filet (double filet mignon), Empanadas, Costeleta (rib chop) with chimichurri

What Makes it Special: BYOB Argentine asado with big-portion steak value.

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#2 Swift Tavern

8.3

$$ Wrigleyville

Vibes: Sports Bar Central Happy Hour Hotspots Group Dining Gatherings Business Lunch Power Players

A Wrigleyville tavern that’s built for steak-and-seafood runs with a polished, big-room rhythm. It lands best when you keep the order tight—hanger steak frites plus one starter—so timing stays sharp even when the neighborhood energy spikes.

Must-Try Dishes: 8oz Hanger Steak Frites, French Onion Soup, Chargrilled Oysters

What Makes it Special: Steak-and-oysters tavern built for game-day crowds.

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#3 Bodega Sur

8.0

$$ Wrigleyville

Vibes: Girls Night Out Approved Date Night Magic Happy Hour Hotspots Trendy Table Hotspots

An Argentine wine bar and bistro that borrows the steakhouse DNA of its Southport neighbors, but executes best in a shareable, tapas-plus-steak format. Treat it like a paced meal—one steak board for the table, one salad, then stop—so the experience stays clean and cohesive.

Must-Try Dishes: Tabla Gaucha (assorted steaks board), Empanadas, Vacio (Argentine flap steak)

What Makes it Special: Argentine wine retail + bistro with steakhouse-style boards.

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Worthy Picks

#4 El Mercado Meat Mart

7.6

$ Wrigleyville

Vibes: Quick Bites Champions Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance Hidden Gems Heaven Solo Dining Sanctuaries

A neighborhood Argentine meat market that doubles as a quick-hit stop for empanadas and take-home steaks. It’s not a restaurant-night destination, but it’s a high-leverage play when you want butcher-quality cuts plus a fast snack that travels well.

Must-Try Dishes: House empanadas (fried or baked), Chimichurri (to-go), Butcher-cut picanha (when available)

What Makes it Special: Butcher-grade Argentine cuts plus grab-and-go empanadas.

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