Reviews
What can I say......some places just know what they are doing. Flew in early evening and checked into the Hilton on Delaware. I had work to do so I ordered in and noticed there were no delivery details on my order. So I called and they said it should actually be a pick up. They sounded really busy. When I explained the flyer I ordered from and having to eat in to get some work done they immediately said they would deliver it. I ordered the brick chicken. I know it's a steak house but this chicken was done perfectly.....crispy outside and juicy inside. The asparagus was done perfectly as well. Really outstanding and I appreciated their flexibility. I'd dine in without a doubt.
What can I say......some places just know what they are doing. Flew in early evening and checked into the Hilton on Delaware. I had work to do so I ordered in and noticed there were no delivery details on my order. So I called and they said it should actually be a pick up. They sounded really busy. When I explained the flyer I ordered from and having to eat in to get some work done they immediately said they would deliver it. I ordered the brick chicken. I know it's a steak house but this chicken was done perfectly.....crispy outside and juicy inside. The asparagus was done perfectly as well. Really outstanding and I appreciated their flexibility. I'd dine in without a doubt.
All I can say is WOW! While visiting in Chicago our group made a reservation at this restaurant and we're so glad we did! From the moment we were greeted at the front door until our last bite, our group was very pleased. The ambiance, cocktail and wine offerings, perfectly cooked steak and savory desserts were all top notch. My group has even joked about flying to Chicago just to have dinner at this restaurant again! I highly recommend Rosebud steakhouse!
All I can say is WOW! While visiting in Chicago our group made a reservation at this restaurant and we're so glad we did! From the moment we were greeted at the front door until our last bite, our group was very pleased. The ambiance, cocktail and wine offerings, perfectly cooked steak and savory desserts were all top notch. My group has even joked about flying to Chicago just to have dinner at this restaurant again! I highly recommend Rosebud steakhouse!
Delicious, and the service is stellar. Being from another city, I wasn't used to the service of Chicago restaurants! The food is amazing, but the service honestly is what sets this place apart. In my short stay, I went there on multiple occasions. The buttercake is a must try, by the way!
Delicious, and the service is stellar. Being from another city, I wasn't used to the service of Chicago restaurants! The food is amazing, but the service honestly is what sets this place apart. In my short stay, I went there on multiple occasions. The buttercake is a must try, by the way!
There are a lot of good steak places in Chicago. This is an amazing steak place, off the beaten path in the Gold Coast. The rub on the filet was AWESOME. The corn chowder with jalapeño was so good and their carrot cake was unique and fantastic. The great food coupled with warm and friendly service makes this a new fav. Owner Angelo is great! This is a must try for foodies. And oh, by the way, the best sidecar we've had...ever.
There are a lot of good steak places in Chicago. This is an amazing steak place, off the beaten path in the Gold Coast. The rub on the filet was AWESOME. The corn chowder with jalapeño was so good and their carrot cake was unique and fantastic. The great food coupled with warm and friendly service makes this a new fav. Owner Angelo is great! This is a must try for foodies. And oh, by the way, the best sidecar we've had...ever.
Writing this as it comes. The restaurant was able to take me on a walk up at 6:00. Several groups were here but it's early yet. COVID may have scant benefits but fewer people is one. Nice table at the front. The maitre d asked face in or face out - great question for one person btw - as I'm here solo due to my wife being too site-seeing exhausted to go out, I chose face in. Beautiful room here at Rosebud, plus window looks to the street and the Hilton Hotel service garage door - but the room is lovely. Good choice facing in. Once seated I asked for the wine list. Not good. As a Californian I'm accustomed to good wines and while I don't require a massive selection, I do require some seriously good cabs at minimum for a steak house but it wasn't there so I pivoted into an Italian blend which has proven satisfactory. The bread came in a cute metal holder for two roles - looks and tastes like challah drizzled with olive oil and garlic . Hmmmm...
Ordered the house salad, KC dry aged strip, brussel sprouts and baked potato - dessert is to go back to the room and my resting wife. Call me old fashioned but A guy out alone, has to bring something home... Was told the baked potato would take 45 minutes. Never heard of waiting to bake a potato until ordered but let's give them the benefit of the doubt due to COVID and ordered mashed instead. House salad arrived quickly but swimming in Italian dressing. Fresh so not terrible, but I definitely prefer dryer. Croutons should not be soft from dressing. Note to self, ask for dressing on the side.
Steak arrived. The strip stands at under an inch in thickness - a little surprising - and has a charred finish. There's a mesquite-like flavor. Definitely flame cooked, a little salty though and the mesquite is a little overpowering. It is how I asked it be cooked however - as I like: dark red in the center but not cool - a good medium rare. Serious cudos for that. That's not a little deal, really - after all, is there anything more important at a steak house than proper delivery of cooked-ness? The more expensive the steak house, the more they want you to eat it raw. Worked for my dad - he'd say he liked it "barely moving" - a gross generational humor thing - but not for me. I like it medium rare and that's not cool in the center by my definition. Sorry I digress... the mashed potatoes are tasty and are lumpy as real mashed potatoes should be. Definitely added and second helping larger than the first. There's plenty and delicious. The brussel sprouts are plentiful as well - enough to feed an army but are a little on the oily side - could be the bacon. Wished I like brussel sprouts more. Maybe my wife will back at the hotel. That said they're definitely tasty. Again maybe just a little wet.
In the end the service was very attentive but I would not go as far as to say amazing - not meal defining anyway as an amazing restaurant can be. To be fair though, few consistently are and I can't really criticize Rosebud for that. The service was solid. Their attention to the customer has been very good.
In conclusion I'd say the food is satisfying but nothing you'd write home raving about. But not every meal is, is it? So would I come again? Probably not if I'm in charge though it's a cool space that I could see making my own with a little personal preferences shared with the waiter and chef. Then it might end up the bestie we're always looking for. The people here are cool, I liked them. I have to say though, that there are too many other steak houses I've yet to try... That said, if someone said, "Hey, let's meet at Rosebud for drinks and a steak!" I'd say unequivocally, "Sure, steaks there are cooked to perfection! - and the service is very good too."
Writing this as it comes. The restaurant was able to take me on a walk up at 6:00. Several groups were here but it's early yet. COVID may have scant benefits but fewer people is one. Nice table at the front. The maitre d asked face in or face out - great question for one person btw - as I'm here solo due to my wife being too site-seeing exhausted to go out, I chose face in. Beautiful room here at Rosebud, plus window looks to the street and the Hilton Hotel service garage door - but the room is lovely. Good choice facing in. Once seated I asked for the wine list. Not good. As a Californian I'm accustomed to good wines and while I don't require a massive selection, I do require some seriously good cabs at minimum for a steak house but it wasn't there so I pivoted into an Italian blend which has proven satisfactory. The bread came in a cute metal holder for two roles - looks and tastes like challah drizzled with olive oil and garlic . Hmmmm... Ordered the house salad, KC dry aged strip, brussel sprouts and baked potato - dessert is to go back to the room and my resting wife. Call me old fashioned but A guy out alone, has to bring something home... Was told the baked potato would take 45 minutes. Never heard of waiting to bake a potato until ordered but let's give them the benefit of the doubt due to COVID and ordered mashed instead. House salad arrived quickly but swimming in Italian dressing. Fresh so not terrible, but I definitely prefer dryer. Croutons should not be soft from dressing. Note to self, ask for dressing on the side. Steak arrived. The strip stands at under an inch in thickness - a little surprising - and has a charred finish. There's a mesquite-like flavor. Definitely flame cooked, a little salty though and the mesquite is a little overpowering. It is how I asked it be cooked however - as I like: dark red in the center but not cool - a good medium rare. Serious cudos for that. That's not a little deal, really - after all, is there anything more important at a steak house than proper delivery of cooked-ness? The more expensive the steak house, the more they want you to eat it raw. Worked for my dad - he'd say he liked it "barely moving" - a gross generational humor thing - but not for me. I like it medium rare and that's not cool in the center by my definition. Sorry I digress... the mashed potatoes are tasty and are lumpy as real mashed potatoes should be. Definitely added and second helping larger than the first. There's plenty and delicious. The brussel sprouts are plentiful as well - enough to feed an army but are a little on the oily side - could be the bacon. Wished I like brussel sprouts more. Maybe my wife will back at the hotel. That said they're definitely tasty. Again maybe just a little wet. In the end the service was very attentive but I would not go as far as to say amazing - not meal defining anyway as an amazing restaurant can be. To be fair though, few consistently are and I can't really criticize Rosebud for that. The service was solid. Their attention to the customer has been very good. In conclusion I'd say the food is satisfying but nothing you'd write home raving about. But not every meal is, is it? So would I come again? Probably not if I'm in charge though it's a cool space that I could see making my own with a little personal preferences shared with the waiter and chef. Then it might end up the bestie we're always looking for. The people here are cool, I liked them. I have to say though, that there are too many other steak houses I've yet to try... That said, if someone said, "Hey, let's meet at Rosebud for drinks and a steak!" I'd say unequivocally, "Sure, steaks there are cooked to perfection! - and the service is very good too."
Great steak! Of course it is expensive as expected but I guess you should know that going to Rosebud or any steakhouse to be fair. I would say it was worth it for the quality of food and service we were given. I suggest the truffle butter to really add some good flavor to the steak. Tasty mac and cheese, too!
Great tender steak with a little extra salt, like I like it. Excellent service. Nice quiet setting with dark wood and red booths, playing Sinatra music. Mushrooms and fries were delicious too. Would come again! Very close to the Hancock.
