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Gilt Bar
Lounge and Gastropub$$$$
River North, Chicago
The experts at Michelin Travel & Lifestyle and Eater recommend this place
"MUST try the Roasted Bone Marrow & Tenderloin Steak Tartare!!"(22 Tips)
"The steak tartare was amazing, as was the truffle pasta."(20 Tips)
"Fantastic Beef tartar."(15 Tips)
"Pork meatballs and pork belly are also delicious."(5 Tips)
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Katie LowesNovember 17, 2012If you make a reservation for Friday, show up on Friday. Likewise for Saturday.
Chicago TribuneAugust 1, 2014Gilt Bar is posited as a small-plates concept, but portions tend toward the substantial.
Brett DeFevereJanuary 28, 2011Get the Chocolate Cream Diner Pie for dessert -- all ladies in agreement last night, it's *almost* better than sex.
Chefs FeedAugust 5, 2014Merlin Verrier, chef of Graham Elliot, eats here on his nights off. He loves the Cornbread. Read more
Robert McDecember 10, 2011Black Keys? Johnny Cash? Radiohead? Jimi Hendrix? Best restaurant music in the city.
Everything is designed to share, but it's not tapas-small. 3 dishes & 2 sides for 2 = overly STUFFED!
Time Out ChicagoFebruary 15, 2011Thought you’d want to know: Brendan Sodikoff has been nominated for Restaurateur of the Year in Time Out Chicago’s 2011 Eat Out Awards. Vote now! Read more
Quite shockingly good. Beware the market-price ribeye; ran me an unexpected $46.
Rebecca GJune 11, 2010Beef tartare. Truffle pasta. Pot roast with a side of smashed potatoes. Holey moley this food is good.
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Closed until 5:00 PM (Show more)
- Mon–Thu
- 5:00 PM–11:00 PM
- Fri–Sat
- 5:00 PM–Midnight
- Sun
- 5:00 PM–10:00 PM
(312) 464-9544
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Credit Cards
Yes (incl. Discover & Visa)
Wi-Fi
Yes
Outdoor Seating
Yes
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Menus
Brunch
Drinks
Beer, Wine, Full Bar, Cocktails
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- 7.1
"Solid beer list and great music after 9. Food is fantastic!"
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Caitlin Campbell - 8.2
"A friendly venue to meet up with friends! The flatbreads are worth sharing. The quinoa salad and roasted squash soup are great menu options."
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- 6.1
"Great food. Usually good service. Good music and a fun place to go to dinner and follow up with drinks with friends"
Maya Rubalcaba - 8.6
"Pretty much everything is yummy! The short rib and shrimp, smashed potatoes are just a few that we loved!"
Sandi Robinson - 7.4
"Great dive bar in the heart of River North. Good specials on drinks and decent food. Good crowd too."
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