Butcher and the Bear is a Lincoln Park, Chicago steakhouse where the moody, low-lit allure of a classic speakeasy meets the polish of a modern premium-steak dining room—designed to feel less like a night out and more like a fully staged experience. Founded by Kosti Demos (Sapori Trattoria), Chris and Susie Maloyan (Second City Prime), and Executive Chef Saul Ramos, the concept is built around top-tier sourcing, confident execution, and warm, authentic hospitality. Chef Ramos’ kitchen centers on the heritage craft of butchery, featuring high-quality hand-cut steaks—think richly marbled ribeyes, filet mignon, and New York strips—alongside a beverage program that complements the steakhouse focus and completes the “step inside and savor” speakeasy-meets-steakhouse identity.