Best Tartare in Chicago
2 restaurants compared
Price range: $28.00 – $28.00
Avg recommendation: 88%
Top 2 Tartare in Chicago (Quick Answer)
Based on diner recommendations across 2 restaurants:
- Cariño, (Uptown)
- Boka Restaurant — 88% recommended, $28.00 (Lincoln Park)
Scroll down for detailed comparisons, prices, and diner tips for each restaurant.
All 2 Restaurants Compared
#1
Cariño
Uptown·$$$$
Lamb Tartare Tostada
Tostada with lamb tartare, salsa verde jelly, and tortilla crumble.
Tip: If seated at the chef's counter, Fenton often narrates courses. Listen for the story behind this tartare—the sourcing and preparation are noteworthy.
#288% recommend
Boka Restaurant
Lincoln Park·$$$$
Beef Tartare
$28.00
50-day-aged raw beef with onion jam, heirloom carrots, puffed barley, and horseradish.
Tip: Request the tasting menu rather than ordering à la carte—it showcases the chef's full vision with seasonal ingredients and allows you to experience the tartare as part of the narrative.