If a steakhouse is your idea of the perfect place to enjoy a hearty dinner no matter the occasion, then this article is for you!

Regardless of how you like your steak cut, cooked, or seasoned, this Illinois restaurant serves up such delicious steak, that it bears the reputation of being the best steakhouse in the entire state (not to mention a menu full of tasty sides).

Known far and wide for its unmatched garnishes, five-star servings, and exceptional service, the restaurant taking center stage in Illinois' steakhouse scene is definitely a location to have on your radar!

Be it a date, meeting with co-workers, night out with friends, or simply a steak stop for one, this eatery will not disappoint.

According to a list compiled by LoveFood, the best steakhouse in Illinois is Bavette’s Bar & Boeuf in Chicago. This steakhouse was praised for using high quality ingredients to craft their large cuts that keep customers coming back for more. Penumbra in Chicago also made the list.

Here's what LoveFood had to say about the best steakhouse in the entire state:

"Bavette’s Bar & Boeuf has the air of a hip speakeasy – and it serves food that locals rave about. A Michelin Guide–approved restaurant, it does excellent steaks; think perfectly cooked rib-eye with steak frites and a buttery béarnaise sauce. However, the chilled seafood tower, tenderloin steak tartare, and roasted bone marrow, as well as the superb service, all deserve a special mention too."

For a continued list of the best steakhouses across the country check out lovefood.com.

Candace McCollum