the experience was fine - good wait staff, ambiance, etc.  on to the food:\n\nstarted with the Ricotta Ravioli which was solid, but not spectacular.  I guess I expected more, but who are we kidding - I came here for the steak, not the starter. \n\nsplit the Chateaubriand - the cut was (as usual) fantastic and the medium rare, while a bit overdone on the bottom, was still tender and delicious.  it was not over-salted or over-spiced, so the flavor of the cut really came through.  the roasted garlic was a great touch and added a great flavor.  these guys do steak proper - worth the price of admission.\n\nfor sides, the wild mushrooms were fine...and the mozzarella/whipped potato side is nothing to write home about.  don't get either...try some of the more adventurous sides (marrow, piquillo peppers).  \n\nin all, a fine meal.  but as a Chicagoan, a lot of folks can do the steak right...its the starters and the sides that really make a steakhouse stand out.  on both of these fronts, i either chose wrong or they just don't put too much into it.