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Gilt Bar

Gilt Bar

Lounge and Gastropub$$$$
River North, Chicago
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    The experts at Michelin Travel & Lifestyle and Time Out Chicago recommend this place
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    rmd717
    "MUST try the Roasted Bone Marrow & Tenderloin Steak Tartare!!"(22 Tips)
    Jane L.
    "The steak tartare was amazing, as was the truffle pasta."(20 Tips)
    Jason K.
    "Fantastic Beef tartar."(15 Tips)
    Chelsea
    "Pork meatballs and pork belly are also delicious."(5 Tips)
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  • Thrillist
    ThrillistOctober 25, 2010
    GB’s got a 30-40 bottle global wine list, 12 beers on tap ranging from Maudite to $2 PBR in a frozen goblet. To be fancy, nab a sig cocktails made with local vodka Death's Door. Read more
  • Chris S.heart icon on user image
    Chris ShackletonMarch 24, 2014
    Been here 25+ times
    Whiskey smash is fantastic as is their manhattan. I love their brussels.
  • Lucretiaheart icon on user image
    LucretiaOctober 5, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    From the people that brought you Maude's and Au Cheval... yum! Steak tar tar is excellent.
  • Hanna F.
    Hanna FridellAugust 30, 2015
    Cool decor and nice food and cocktails! Try to get a table in the library.
  • Grady T.heart icon on user image
    Grady TwohigFebruary 23, 2014
    Salmon was great...crispy on the outside and not over-cooked! Brussels sprout salad is awesome too!
  • Jon B.heart icon on user image
    Jon B.March 14, 2019
    Great cocktails. A solid choice when waiting for a table ah Bavette’s.
  • Allison K.heart icon on user image
    Allison KaminskiJanuary 3, 2015
    Been here 5+ times
    Cocktails are great! Try the bone marrow, corn bread and pasta!
  • Alison
    AlisonOctober 20, 2010
    Cocktails are yummy - had the French 75, sweet but not sugary. For eats, try the bone marrow, the mussels, frites, and brussel sprouts with bacon!
  • Miyeon P.
    Miyeon PreskyOctober 22, 2012
    Sticky toffee cake with coffee ice cream or something is soo amazing. We saw everyone else was ordering it too.
  • Lindsay W.
    Lindsay WennerMarch 25, 2012
    Wow! Food was amazing. (we ate half the menu) and our server Mike B was one of the best I've had in years and years.
  • Paul M.
    Paul MillerAugust 9, 2012
    Ask for Tony - all of his recommendations were great! Amazing food! Try ordering a few things & share with the table.
  • Оксана М.heart icon on user image
    Truffle pasta- something unbelievable! Steaks also very good!
  • Raymond B.
    Raymond BergAugust 12, 2014
    Sazerac is phenomenal. Actually, all the cocktails have been amazing. Cheers!
  • Esteban G.
    Esteban GonzalezApril 8, 2010
    a. the el diablo coctail, gingery, light, great aperitif; b. swordfish is one of the best, most exquisitely done i've tried; c. the brussels sprouts are delish...
  • Marco H.
    Marco HowellOctober 14, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    Get the Brussel spouts, tartars, pot roast!!! If secure with your manhood, get the bee sting cocktail, gruner veltliner wine and Grenache.
  • Russell H.heart icon on user image
    Russell HirschornDecember 25, 2015
    Swanky spot with great food and decent prices. Enough said.
  • Hayden R.
    Hayden RassasJune 12, 2012
    Request to sit at the chef's table, its a lot of fun! And, don't forget to order the bone marrow!
  • Theresa G.
    Theresa GanchorreJune 8, 2012
    The most flavorful food in Chicago, share everything! And check out the bar scene downstairs.
  • Emily W.
    Emily WalkowiakJune 22, 2014
    The drinks are super strong but yummy and retro. Order early. Last call is around 1230
  • Raksha R.
    Raksha RavikumarFebruary 26, 2014
    Attn Whiskey drinkers: These bartenders know a thing or two about making a tasty Vieux Carré.
  • Ryan P.heart icon on user image
    Ryan PaveyFebruary 20, 2020
    The burger and cookie skillet were awesome
  • Ajay S.
    Ajay SalpekarOctober 17, 2011
    Must. Get. Crispy bone marrow and toast. Decadent. And the pork belly. Steak-like pieces that like butter.
  • Kelly .
    Kelly 🍰November 5, 2014
    Same ribeye you'll find at Bavette's and Maude's
  • Adam H.
    Adam HickeyNovember 5, 2011
    Nice place, still affordable for those on a budget: $2 PBR served in a chalice. What more could you want?
  • cynthia x.
    cynthia xerogianesMarch 25, 2011
    Corn bread to die for! yeah you read that right delicious, buttery saturated jalapeno crispy scallion savory corn bread. Decadent.
  • Dana T.
    Dana TedescoAugust 12, 2010
    I came for the meatballs and I got the BEST pork meatballs eva!!! On top of creamy polenta. And the cornbread is like buttery moist delishishness!
  • Lucille F.
    Lucille FisherAugust 30, 2017
    Trendy, bustling place with good food.
  • Michelin Travel & Lifestyle
    Rustic and refined collide in this saloon on roids. Warm your belly with dressed up comfort food or a hot toddy. - Inspector
  • Thompson Hotels
    Thompson HotelsFebruary 24, 2012
    For a place this hip, you’d expect to encounter some attitude. On the contrary, Gilt Bar’s staff is friendly and always on-point.
  • Nicholas K.heart icon on user image
    Nicholas KolnikOctober 20
    There’s always room for salted caramel ice cream.
  • Erin B.heart icon on user image
    Erin BurkeOctober 24, 2014
    Truffle Pasta was awesome. Very swanky atmosphere
  • Ellie W.
    Ellie WheelerSeptember 3, 2011
    A must try is the ham and cheese fondue with farm egg...a fantastic start to the meal!
  • Stephen S.
    Stephen SpiewakJune 20, 2010
    Cool ambiance. Upscale, but didn't feel too pretentious. Menu is very reasonable, and great for sharing. Definitely get the roasted garlic/olive oil appetizer.
  • Jade F.
    Jade F.November 18, 2012
    Been here 10+ times
    Their pims cup and truffle pasta are amazing! Must try - they never fail :)
  • Shannon H.heart icon on user image
    Shannon HallbergApril 30, 2015
    Good for dates, brunch, and peach mimosas !
  • alison f.
    alison frakerOctober 19, 2013
    Must have the steak tar tar and the pistachio ice cream.
  • Emily J.
    Emily JurlinaOctober 24, 2014
    The purist pasta is off the menu but they'll make it if you ask.
  • Alida S.heart icon on user image
    Alida SalinasOctober 9, 2016
    Try the whiskey sour. It's delicious!
  • Anna J.
    Anna J.April 12, 2012
    The bone marrow on toast is incredible! A mix of rich and savory.
  • Yolanda H.heart icon on user image
    Yolanda HamptonNovember 18, 2016
    I want to eat there every night
  • Tammy G.
    Tammy GordonJuly 2, 2011
    Fondue w fried egg, pork meatballs with anson mills grits & orechiette pasta - all fab!
  • Jonathan D. Y.heart icon on user image
    Jonathan D. Young IIIDecember 9, 2016
    Cocktails are very good. The food isn't as good as it was a year ago.
  • Annie M.heart icon on user image
    Annie McWilliamsDecember 8, 2018
    Bone marrow. Fun photo booth downstairs.
  • rmd717
    rmd717November 13, 2012
    MUST try the Roasted Bone Marrow & Tenderloin Steak Tartare!!
  • Cathy M.
    Cathy MuldowneyOctober 18, 2012
    The food here is amazing. Best carrot cake I have ever had. Ever.
  • Sharon S.heart icon on user image
    Sharon SuJune 12, 2014
    Wed nt dinner service was slow, but the food and cocktails were excellent.
  • Angela S.
    Angela SoSeptember 29, 2011
    Fave dishes thus far: the orecchiette and definitely the brussel sprouts!
  • Jason K.
    Jason KomulainenAugust 12, 2014
    Great Martini. Fantastic Beef tartar.
  • Joel B.
    Joel BergsteinDecember 29, 2013
    Five different Manhattans and five different Old Fashioned
  • Nick H.heart icon on user image
    Nick HolroydOctober 6, 2015
    The truffle pasta. Can't stop thinking about it.
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