Rating: 4.5/5
Starters
Garlic bread, Wisconsin blue cheese fondue
Porcini mushroom bisque
Main course
Ancho-rubbed NY Strip, roasted fingerling potatoes, caramelized onions, chimichurri
Dessert
Cheesecake, blackberry-ginger compote, shortbread crumble
Review
Watching a Bulls game while having dinner at Michael Jordan’s Steak House, located at 505 N Michigan Ave on the Magnificent Mile, seemed like a good way to spend an evening.
Turns out, it was! The food, and the Bulls’ comeback win, made for an enjoyable experience.
To start, the buttery garlic bread with cheesy fondue was a mouthwatering match that had me “mmm”-ing with each mouthful. That may or may not have led me to devour everything on the plate (with zero regrets).
In addition, although I am not a huge fan of mushrooms, the bisque was surprisingly palatable. It was light and silky with a mild flavor. I had to resist the urge to lick the bowl in the middle of the restaurant.
The NY strip, too, did not disappoint. I ordered it medium-rare, the only respectable way to eat a steak (sorry, well-doners!). It was so tender it melted in my mouth, and the ancho dust added a whisper of smoky zest that was different but not unwelcome.
I don’t have much to say about the dessert. The cheesecake tasted like cheesecake. It was nothing special.
What’s more, I deducted half a star because the size of the dessert was underwhelming. I (foolishly) expected a slice, not something I would finish in two spoonfuls.
Outside of the child-size dessert, I was pleased with the G.O.A.T.’s restaurant and will return when the mood strikes me.
You can view the Michael Jordan’s Steak House menus here.