
Cutting in on Gibsons
August 2, 2011
In the battle to be the place for high-powered executives and politicians, Chicago Cut Steakhouse is testing the loyalty of longtime customers of Gibsons Bar & Steakhouse.
Read the entire story here.
Trendy late night spots attract wide array of Chicago diners
Aug 2, 2011
From the Sun Times: Chicago Cut serves its complete menu till closing. Some guests order the traditional big steakhouse meal, while others order a series of appetizers or just desserts….Read the full article here.
Chicago Cut in CBS News “Best of Chicago”
July 29, 2011
Chicago Cut was recently featured in CBS News’ “Best of Chicago” for its exceptional waterside dining. Read the full article here.
July 21, 2011
Upping the ante on Late Night Dining
From the Sun Times: Chicago Cut serves its complete menu till closing. Some guests order the traditional big steakhouse meal, while others order a series of appetizers or just desserts….Read the full article here.

Everybody Loves Raymond
June 01, 2011
But you, Raymond, waiter of waiters, master of your domain, the dining room of Chicago Cut, new bastion of beef on the banks of the Chicago River, made me and mine feel like a king of kings. To be fair, it wasn’t all you. The majesty of golden-lit swaying skyscrapers across the water, the velvet upholstered swaddle of your dark wood chairs, the symphonic tinkle of glass and plate, and the boisterous buzzing crowd did their part. Read more
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Celebrities Flock to Chicago Cut
May 24, 2011
One thing’s for sure—when the city’s most coveted VIPs choose a new spot to become their kitchen away from home, other hungry customers will follow. In the last six months, Chicago Cut Steakhouse
has become that spot. Read more

High-Tech Cuisine
Spring 2011
At Chicago Cut Steakhouse it took a team of six people three months to create an iPad app for the wine list– not surprising, seeing that the restaurant offers more than 700 different choices. Download full article
Eat Out Awards 2011: Reader’s Choice
Best New Steakhouse
April 13,2011
Why do you love Chicago Cut? Is it the navy-jacketed waiters with scarlet-red ties, ducking and running to fill your every request? Is it the prime steaks, dry-aged on site for a month to 40 days? The truffled scalloped potatoes, layered with hunks of pork belly and Swiss chard? Or maybe the wine list, vast but presented on iPads for swift scrolling? Read the full article
Top Alfresco Dining
April 12, 2011
The sun is out and the weather is warmer which can only mean one thing – outdoor dining! The best food is better when complimented with a prime spot at one of the top alfresco restaurants in the city.
Chicago Cut Steakhouse-Enjoy one of Chicago’s favorite meals while sitting next to the gorgeous Chicago River. This fabulous steakhouse gives you the best of both worlds, with great food and a great outdoor atmosphere. Read the full article
Phil Vettel: Tough To Get Into, Worth The Effort
June 16, 2011
“This 2010 arrival quickly established itself as one of the top steakhouses in town, and in Chicago, that’s saying something.” View the full article here.
Three Stars from Phil Vettel
Jan. 20, 2011
In his January 20th review entitled The Big Steakout, Phil Vettel writes: Chicago Cut is easy to love now, but come summertime, when the patio overlooking the Chicago River offers al fresco dining, there will be no stopping this place.
Celebrity Hot Spots
March 1, 2011
As featured in Chicago’s Top Celebrity hangouts for February. Read the full article.
January 10, 2011
Chicago Cut glams up the Power Breakfast
Chicago Cut brings its Midas touch to the power breakfast. Get the full story here.
December 20th
New Year’s Eve is still about entertainment, but the terms are changing. Read more about NYE and Chicago Cut’s take on the matter in this weeks edition of Crain’s Chicago Business. Full article here.
January 2010
The Hot List:10 places everyone’s talking about and dining at in January
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Dec. 2010
The Hot List:10 places everyone’s talking about and dining at in December
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Recent Sneedlings:
September 26, 2011
Blimey . . .
Former English Prime Minister John Major, who succeeded Margaret Thatcher, was spotted dining at Chicago Cut Steakhouse Friday with his bodyguard of 30 years “They were celebrating his bodyguard’s retirement,” a Sneed source said. “Major stood up at the table and made a toast to his protector, who dined on a porterhouse steak,” the source added.
May 23 2011
Sneed is told Mayor Rahm Emanuel dined at Chicago Cut Steakhouse Friday night with his old White House buddies/TV titans Paul Begala, James Carville and George Stephanopoulos.
Zwecker’s Sightings
Oct. 14 2011
SEEN ON THE SCENE: Chicago Cut was where Sox GM Kenny Williams lunched with his new manager, Robin Ventura — who returned that same night to dine with his wife.
Featured on 190 North
Nov. 25, 2010
We were recently featured on the popular ABC television program 190 North.
Check out the video to see the episode, or head to the 9:30 second mark to see what Doug Banks has to say about Chicago Cut!
Nov. 1, 2010
Steak My Day
How the city’s newest steakhouses fit into an already crowded scene full article
Sept. 13, 2010
“This sunny plaza on the north side of the Chicago River features stainless steel tables shaded by massive cantilever umbrellas…” full article
Cheeky Eats says…
Oct. 18, 2010
“In a city where steakhouses never go out of style, we’ve got a new trendsetter on the block.” Read the full story here.”
Haute Living Magazine Says:
Chicago Cut is the #1 Steakhouse in Chicago!
Oct. 14, 2010
Recently voted Chicago’s best steakhouse. Read the article here!
Apr. 21, 2010
Steaking Out Territory–”Two steak-house veterans—David Flom (Rosebud) and Matty Moore (Rosebud, Smith & Wollensky)—think they’ve unearthed some angles that will wedge yet another steak house into River North…” full article
Mar. 19, 2010
“The restaurant, dubbed Chicago Cut Steakhouse, will be in the base of the new office tower at 300 N. LaSalle St. It will feature a patio overlooking the Chicago River and dry-aged steaks butchered on site…” full article
Sept. 01, 2010
“The city’s latest high-end steak house, Chicago Cut Steakhouse, is planning to open on September 20 in River North…” full article
Sept. 15, 2010
The Next Great Chicago Steakhouse–”So, give a hearty howdy-do to Chicago Cut Steakhouse, which, starting Monday, will serve as a new headquarters for handshakes, backslaps and deal making along the river…” full article