Chicago Cut Steakhouse Owner Opens on River
DineAmic Hospitality, the parent company of Chicago Cut Steakhouse, is opening a new restaurant on the Chicago riverfront. While the name and menu are still under wraps, the prime location suggests an upscale concept designed to be a major player in the city's power dining scene.
The new riverfront venture from DineAmic Hospitality is a multi-concept project located below their flagship Chicago Cut Steakhouse at 300 N. LaSalle. The project, part of a $37 million building renovation by owner Irvine Company, will feature an elevated Mediterranean restaurant, a private lounge, and a Greek-inspired coffee bar, with openings slated for early and summer 2026. DineAmic co-founders Luke Stoioff and David Rekhson have a 15+ year track record of creating high-energy, upscale dining experiences. Their diverse portfolio includes successful ventures like the modern steakhouse Prime & Provisions, Italian-focused Siena Tavern, and the energetic Mexican restaurant Barrio in River North. This new development doubles down on a proven power-dining location. Chicago Cut Steakhouse is already an established hub for business executives and celebrities, known for its in-house dry-aged prime beef and extensive wine list. The addition of three new concepts in the same iconic tower creates a consolidated hospitality destination. The planned Mediterranean and Greek concepts signal a strategic expansion of DineAmic's Hellenic-inspired offerings. This follows the success of their restaurant LÝRA, which showcases Mykonian-inspired cuisine. The new riverfront spot will join a competitive landscape of high-end waterfront locations, including nearby RPM Seafood and River Roast. This opening aligns with several key trends in Chicago's fine-dining scene, including a focus on specific, high-quality international cuisines and the development of multi-faceted hospitality spaces that offer varied experiences, from coffee to dinner to private events. The city's restaurant patrons rank among the highest in the nation for monthly dining spending, demonstrating a sustained appetite for premium concepts.
