The Alston

The Alston is a Steakhouse restaurant in River North (Chicago), bookable through Chase Dining with $300/year via the Sapphire Reserve Dining Credit.

Location: River North (Chicago), United States, River North (Chicago), North America, United States

Cuisine: Steakhouse, Contemporary French / American, American

Rating: 4.4★

Card credits that apply at The Alston

Up to $300 a year in Chase Dining statement credits can go toward the bill here.

Sapphire Reserve Dining Credit — $300 a year (Chase Sapphire Reserve)

$150 credit January–June and $150 July–December for dining at Sapphire Reserve Dining Collection restaurants. Exclusive access to priority reservations at top restaurants via Chase Dining and OpenTable. Tip: Book Chase Dining restaurants in major metros before special occasions.

Booking: tables at The Alston book through the Chase Dining program — use the booking link on this page.

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Frequently asked questions

Which card dining credit can I use at The Alston?

The Alston is bookable through Chase Dining, so the Sapphire Reserve Dining Credit statement credit applies — up to $300 a year toward the bill.

How do I book a table at The Alston?

Reserve through the Chase Dining booking link on this page. The statement credit reimburses qualifying dining charges on your card automatically.

What kind of restaurant is The Alston?

The Alston in River North (Chicago) serves steakhouse, contemporary french / american, american and carries a 4.4-star rating.

The Alston—from Michelin-starred Chef Jenner Tomaska —is a steakhouse in Chicago’s Gold Coast. The menu features a blend of the comforting flavors of a traditional Midwestern steakhouse with the refined elegance of 1920s French Nouvelle cuisine. Chef Tomaska elevates the traditional steakhouse by utilizing open-fire cooking and the highest-quality ingredients from the Midwest. Guests can also enjoy tableside service, including bread and cheese carts and an innovative take on a Duck a la Presse carved at the table. The wine program exudes the same level of excellence as the dinner menu, featuring a wine cellar housing an array of vintages, from the classics to avant-garde boutique wines. More is more at The Alston. The luxurious space boasts 350 seats across its expansive dining room, Champagne bar, year-round terrace and private dining spaces. The Alston also houses Chicago's most upscal

Updated 2026-08-07