RPM Steak offers a sleek, dimly-lit haven for steak lovers, serving unique cuts and decadent desserts in a vibrant River North setting owned by Giuliana and Bill Rancic.
"RPM, from Bill and Giuliana Rancic and Lettuce Entertain You Enterprises, is one of the sexiest spaces in town, dimly lit and club-like. RPM prides itself on finding unique cuts of meat, sometimes it could be a prized selection of wagyu, and other times it could be well-marbled and dry-aged meat. RPM mixes a serious steakhouse with a scenester vibe, creating a unique experience." - Ashok Selvam, Eater Staff
"RPM Steak might usually be filled with fauxlebrities, colleagues in various stages of forced socialization, and groups from the suburbs who want a “real night out” in the city. But this upscale spot always delivers on service and food. Besides turkey on the Thanksgiving prix fixe menu, count on seeing fish and steak options, along with expensive upgrades. Go ahead and add truffles to the parmesan risotto, as long as you can put it on your corporate card. Making your company pay for your Thanksgiving dinner is probably not something you should do, but if you’re here, there’s a chance your boss is making you work over the holiday weekend anyway. The meal: Four-course prix fixe, $135 per person" - adrian kane, veda kilaru
"We’re not going to recommend a fancy $24 steakhouse burger lightly. That f*cker needs to be really, really good. And the new wagyu smashburger from RPM Steak is. It’s also only available on Tuesdays and Wednesdays - so don’t get it confused with the dry-aged burger that’s on the regular menu. This is the one you want. It comes with a toasted bun, two patties that have a great sear, and an incredible yuzu aioli that has just enough acid to cut through the rich meat. We suggest walking in after work and eating at the bar." - adrian kane
"We’re not going to recommend a fancy $32 steakhouse burger lightly. That f*cker needs to be really, really good. And the wagyu smashburger from RPM Steak is. So don’t get it confused with the dry-aged burger that’s on the regular menu. This is the one you want. It comes with a toasted bun, two patties that have a great sear, and an incredible yuzu aioli that has just enough acid to cut through the rich meat. We suggest walking in after work and eating at the bar. " - adrian kane, john ringor, veda kilaru
"Nothing says “a night out in River North” like a steakhouse that’s owned by a former reality show star. That’s where RPM Steak comes in. And while celebrity star power doesn’t always equal good food, you don’t have to worry about that here. From the sides to a burger with citrusy yuzu kosho aioli to their standard steak cuts, the menu is full of hits. And if you’re armed with a company card and a desire for beef whose marbling looks like the flight patterns of every pigeon in Chicago, they also have menu sections dedicated to wagyu and kobe." - adrian kane, john ringor
