A steakhouse in Chicago was just named among the best steak restaurants in the world -- and No. 1 in North America, according to a new list.

Asador Bastian, at 214 W. Erie St. in River North, was named to the 2025 list of "101 World's Best Steak Restaurants," a London-based organization that ranks global chophouses based on a number of factors, including quality of meat; marbling, cut and preparation; selection and variety of meat; expertise in meat and description of cuts on the menu.

According to editors, experienced reviewers made up of food journalists, chefs, and certified Wagyu masters known as "Steak Ambassadors" visit restaurants across North and South America, Europe, Africa and Asia "incognito" before a final decision and tasting.

As part of the ranking, the Basque steakhouse,

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