A Look At Bavettes’ Buttermilk Fried Chicken In Illinois

Best Fried Chicken in Illinois? This Chicago Steakhouse Has It

A place that has been known primarily in the Midwest as a destination for great steaks also serves the best fried chicken in Illinois.

Yelp Elites Drop New Fried Chicken Rankings

Yelp Elites put together a list of the all-time top 50 fried chicken spots in America and Canada, and only one joint made the list from Illinois. To get there, Yelp looked at the volume and ratings of reviews from Yelp Elite Squad members. To qualify, only open businesses with passing health scores can make the list.

Bavette’s Bar & Boeuf Ranked Among Nation’s Best

Bavette's Bar & Boeuf checks in at #42 on the list. If you go there for steak and seafood, you might need to make room on your plate because Yelp Elites are all about that buttermilk fried chicken.

What Makes Bavette’s Fried Chicken So Good?

Elites tout the crispy coating and juicy meat while also highlighting the speakeasy-inspired upscale setting. Pair it with some of Bavette's fabulous sides and crafted cocktails, and it's got all the makings of a night to remember in Chicago.

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Pro Tip: Make a Reservation

The only problem? Getting a table. Bavette's is the kind of place that fills up quickly, so you'd better book out in advance if you want to eat there. Take it from me, I've dined at Bavette's, it's worth it, the money, the wait, all of it.