Asador Bastian

Name: Asador Bastian
Address: 214 W Erie St, Chicago, IL, 60654
Price range: $$$
Rating: 4.4

River North · Basque Steakhouse

214 W Erie St, Chicago, IL, 60654Directions

4.4501 reviews

Diners say this Basque restaurant serves up delicious bone marrow mashed potatoes, wagyu steak, and a notable seafood arroz. They also highlight the intimate and romantic atmosphere, and the attentive and knowledgeable service.

Basque steakhouse with Thursday-Friday Blackbird activity.

Asador Bastian is a $$$ Basque Steakhouse restaurant in River North, Chicago. Check in on Blackbird when you visit.

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The experience

Elegant option for steak and grilled seafood.

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Why go

Asador Bastian is a $$$$ Basque steakhouse with the kind of review language that reads less like dinner feedback and more like post-game testimony: “steak cooked to perfection,” “crab rice was spectacular,” and one diner saying the meal brought them to tears. The through-line is indulgence—tender steak, rich Basque cheesecake, bone marrow potatoes, tartar, and a foie gras lobster bite that a reviewer said they could have eaten ten of without hesitation.

Asador Bastian holds a 4.4 Google rating across 578 reviews, and Blackbird has logged 446 all-time on-chain check-ins from January 2024 through May 2026. Its busiest Blackbird days are Thursday and Friday, based on the available Blackbird check-in data.

editorial/ updated 12d ago

Fast facts

Blackbird has recorded 446 all-time on-chain check-ins at Asador Bastian.
Thursday and Friday are its busiest Blackbird check-in days.
Google shows a 4.4 rating from 578 reviews.
Highlighted reviews call out the steak, crab rice, and Basque cheesecake.
One highlighted diner described the experience as emotional enough to bring them to tears.

editorial/ updated 12d ago

Did you know

Asador Bastian’s Blackbird check-ins peak on Thursday and Friday.

editorial/ updated 12d ago

Amenities

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Features

Dine-inDeliveryReservationsRestroomGood for groups

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446

Neighborhood

River North

Inside Asador Bastian

The experience

Elegant option for steak and grilled seafood.

Google Places/ updated 12d ago

Review signal

4.4

501 Google reviews

$$$

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FAQ

What kind of food does Asador Bastian serve?

Asador Bastian serves Basque Steakhouse cuisine.

How expensive is Asador Bastian?

Asador Bastian is in the $$$ price range on a $ to $$$$ scale.

Where is Asador Bastian located?

Asador Bastian is located at 214 W Erie St, Chicago, IL, 60654.

How do I check in at Asador Bastian?

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