ABOUT
OX BAR & HEARTH
At Ox Bar & Hearth™, we believe a neighborhood bar and restaurant should be more than a place to eat or drink; it should be a gathering place that reflects and serves its community.
Located in the former home of The Golden Ox, we continue the tradition of hospitality that made this a beloved Chicago gathering place while embracing a new chapter centered on seasonal Midwestern ingredients and live-fire cooking.
We partner with farmers, ranchers, producers, and artisans who share our commitment to quality and stewardship, showcasing their work through a menu centered around our wood-burning hearth.
Paired with a beverage program that highlights the Midwest and beyond, Ox Bar & Hearth™ is designed to be a warm and welcoming place where friends, family, and neighbors come together to share great food, drinks, and company.
“Chef John Asbaty prepares an earnest farm-to-table menu from an open kitchen... He cooks with such an assured hand that you don't notice its presence, and ingredients leave his kitchen tasting more fully of themselves. The food at Ox Bar, forthright and easy to love, will draw you in.”
— Chicago Magazine
"The centerpiece of the open kitchen is a custom wood-burning hearth, charcoal oven and whole-log smoker that anchor the menu. Most of the menu, which highlights locally-sourced ingredients, is kissed by the hearth in some way."
— Time Out Chicago
Our Team
Alain Uy
Co-owner
John Asbaty
Chef
Chef John Asbaty and Alain Uy, longtime friends and collaborators, are the team behind Ox Bar & Hearth™. After working together at Trio and helping launch RH's 3 Arts Club Café, along with several other restaurant openings across the country, they set out to build something more personal. Guided by the belief that hospitality begins with genuine connection, John and Alain have created a restaurant rooted in care, consistency, and community, pairing exceptional craftsmanship with an empathetic, professional team.