Best Bone Marrow Dishes in Chicago
4 restaurants compared
Price range: $6.00 – $54.00
Avg recommendation: 91%
Top 4 Bone Marrow Dishes in Chicago (Quick Answer)
Our editors' picks across 4 restaurants:
- Roasted Bone Marrow at The Purple Pig — score 96/100, $18.00 (River North)
- Charcoal-Grilled Ribeye at Hawksmoor Chicago — score 93/100, $54.00 (River North)
- Bone Marrow Gravy at Hawksmoor Chicago — score 91/100, $6.00 (River North)
- Rigatoni Carbonara at Reno — score 85/100, $14.00 (Logan Square)
Scroll down for detailed comparisons, prices, and diner tips for each restaurant.
All 4 Bone Marrow Dishes
#1Score 96/100
Roasted Bone Marrow
The Purple PigRiver North·$$$
$18.00
Split bone marrow, roasted and served with toasted bread, sea salt, and fresh herbs.
Tip: Order this — reviewers consistently call it the reason to visit Purple Pig.
#2Score 93/100
Charcoal-Grilled Ribeye
Hawksmoor ChicagoRiver North·$$$$
$54.00
Premium ribeye grilled over Virginia oak charcoal with charcoal-roasted bone marrow and sea salt.
Tip: Don't skip the charcoal-roasted bone marrow — it's not a side, it's a condiment that elevates every bite.
#3Score 91/100
Bone Marrow Gravy
Hawksmoor ChicagoRiver North·$$$$
$6.00
Rich bone marrow sauce with hints of sweetness, served tableside over steak.
Tip: Ask for the bone marrow gravy as your sauce — it pairs better with the charcoal grill than traditional peppercorn sauce.
#4Score 85/100
Rigatoni Carbonara
RenoLogan Square·$$
$14.00
Fresh rigatoni with pancetta, guanciale, bone marrow, and egg yolk.
Tip: The carbonara is substantial—share if eating with others, or plan to take half home.