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About Ox Bar & Hearth

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Set within a beautifully renovated 125-year-old building, Ox Bar & Hearth™ centers its menu around a blazing wood-burning hearth and thoughtfully sourced Midwestern ingredients. Opened in 2025 by Chef John Asbaty and restaurateur Alain Uy, the restaurant blends modern interpretations of regional flavors with celebrated domestic wines, regional spirits, and elevated non-alcoholic options. The result is a welcoming, community-minded dining room where smoke, warmth, and seasonal produce take center stage.

What to Order

Hearth-Roasted Short Rib

Slow-seared over wood embers until meltingly tender, finished with a smoky jus and root vegetable conserva.

Whole Wood-Fired Trout

Crisp-skinned trout kissed by flame, served with charred lemon and a herb-forward brown butter.

Charred Pear & Ricotta Crostini

Seasonal pears caramelized on the hearth, dolloped ricotta, honey and toasted seeds for bright texture.

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Ox Bar & Hearth

oxbarandhearth.com
Opened December 2025
951 W Armitage Ave, Chicago, IL 60614
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