Some of the best steaks in Illinois come from places that look like nothing special from the parking lot. Here are ten humble Illinois steakhouses that regulars quietly guard like buried treasure. A full dinner with sides often costs less than a chain restaurant appetizer plus entree, which is exactly why locals treat it like a splurge without the guilt. For the cost of a movie night, you get a steak dinner wrapped in a genuine slice of Illinois history. The Cash-Only Steak Joint Locals GuardBring cash and bring patience, because this tiny spot does not take cards and does not take reservations.