About Us

The Beginning

Born from a Passion
for the Perfect Cut

Richard's Chophouse started with a single, stubborn idea: that a great steakhouse doesn't need white tablecloths or pretension — it needs exceptional meat, an honest fire, and people who genuinely care about what ends up on your plate.

Founded in Chicago's vibrant River North neighborhood, Richard's quickly earned a reputation for its dry-aged prime beef, slow-smoked ribs, and a burger menu that regulars drive across the city for. We source from small Midwestern farms we trust by name, age our cuts in-house, and smoke our ribs low and slow over real cherry wood — every single night.

Whether you're here for date night, a business dinner, or just a cold beer and the best bison burger in Chicago, Richard's is your table.

What We Stand For

Three principles behind every plate

Quality Above All

We never cut corners on sourcing. Every protein on our menu is traceable to a farm we've visited, a rancher we've shaken hands with, and an animal raised with care.

Fire & Craft

Great steakhouse cooking is a craft. Our grill cooks train for months before they touch a ribeye during service. The fire is our medium — we learn to speak its language.

Genuine Hospitality

We want every guest to feel like a regular, whether it's their first visit or their fiftieth. Our front-of-house team is trained to read the room and make your night yours.

The Team

The people behind the fire

Richard Hargrove

Founder & Owner

A lifelong Chicagoan and self-taught pitmaster, Richard spent fifteen years in the restaurant industry before opening his own doors. He still walks the floor every night.

Marcus LeBlanc

Executive Chef

Trained in New Orleans and seasoned in Chicago's competitive steakhouse scene, Marcus brings a Southern smoke influence to every cut and side on the menu.

Jana Kowalski

General Manager

Jana has managed front-of-house operations at some of Chicago's most celebrated restaurants. She ensures every guest experience at Richard's is seamless and memorable.

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