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Southern Inspired Cuisine, Live Music, Cocktails - GoldCoast Social, Chicago, IL

GoldCoast Social

3.3
3.3
29 Reviews
$30 and under
American
Located in the heart of Chicago’s Gold Coast neighborhood, we are the place to dine, sip, and be social! We take pride in creating a one of a kind experience with our flavorful southern bites, exquisite signature cocktails, and live entertainment that is unlike anything Chicago has seen before. Gold Coast social is all about fun times and good vibes.

But, at the end of the day, we are so much more than a restaurant and live entertainment hot spot!

GoldCoast Social is the venue where cravings are satisfied and foodies are born. The place where memories are created, as friends, family and coworkers come together to enjoy great food, drinks and live entertainment that brings country vibes to the Windy City.

Chicago is buzzing about the hottest new social spot in the Gold Coast, Come see for yourself!

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 6 times today
Experiences are available.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Cuisines
    American, Barbecue
  • Hours of operation
    Tue 6:00 pm–4:00 am Thu 6:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri 6:00 pm–2:00 am Sat 11:00 am–2:00 am Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (312) 929-2445
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Neighborhood
    Gold Coast / Streeterville
  • Cross street
    Division and State
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Public transit
    CTA stop directly outside #36 Broadway
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Saturday Latin Brunch

    Multiple dates available
    About the experience Make a reservation for Saturday Brunch here at Gold Coast Social! **Brunch 2-Hour Mimosa Wristband** Where conversations flow free and connections run deep. Where everyone is free to feel good and the stage is always set for having a good time. Satisfy your cravings with our take on American Southern cuisine. Bold, classic dishes with an #GCS twist, like 24-hour smoked brisket or pulled pork that will melt in your mouth. There are flavors for everyone and endless conversations to go with them. Social isn't just part of our name, its who we are and what we're all about. It s ingrained in our spaces. Embodied by our staff. And celebrated by all. Especially you.
  • Latin Sunday Brunch

    Multiple dates available
    Make a reservation for Sunday Brunch here at Gold Coast Social! Where conversations flow free and connections run deep. Where everyone is free to feel good and the stage is always set for having a good time. Satisfy your cravings with our take on American Southern cuisine. Bold, classic dishes with an #GCS twist, like 24-hour smoked brisket or pulled pork that will melt in your mouth. There are flavors for everyone and endless conversations to go with them. Social isnt just part of our name, it s who we are and what were all about. It s ingrained in our spaces. Embodied by our staff. And celebrated by all. Especially you.
    Latin Sunday Brunch Photo

What 29 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

3.3
3.3 based on recent ratings
  • 3Food
  • 3.1Service
  • 3.5Ambience
  • 3.2Value

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29 Reviews
  1. Jessy

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 9, 2023

    overall2food2service2ambience3
    I was there for a Barbie Brunch event held at this restaurant and so I think it’s a bit different rhan the actual dining experience itself during normal business hours for this restaurant I can only jusge the event and the promotors and it wasn’t all it was hyped to be! Disorganized, issues with reservations and seating, issues with bottomless mimosas promised to us with the ticket purchase they ended up running out of champagne and I did not get to redeem the last hour of my bottomless mimosa deal, they were adding automatic gratuity to a table with just 3 people, automatic gratuity is for a party of 6 or more promotor and serves seemed overwhelmed needless to say I will not be attending anymore events here.

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    4 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on August 18, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    Wasn’t open…even though everything said it was. Even had reservations on OpenTable. Instagram page even said they were open

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  3. dawsonz

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 29, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    They closed the doors, I couldn’t get in, I waited fir like 15 mins outside

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  4. Aaron

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 16, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    We made a reservation, had it confirmed, and even booked for bar seats and live music. When we got there, the entire place was empty and some worker in there was rude saying "We don't open until 10am, leave" with little explanation. This really threw a wrench in our plans and we were scrambling the rest of the night. This establishment needs to organize their venue correctly.

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  5. YulissaT

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 2, 2023

    overall2food2service1ambience3
    We had reservations and still had to wait a while, and once we asked 2 people finally we got seated just to be told the mimosas were no longer available.

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Lit! Great music, vibes, and drinks. Recommend for girls day/night - brunch was so much fun!

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  7. PsychoBunnyX

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on June 25, 2023

    overall2food3service1ambience1
    I am not sure why this place is advertising on OpenTable as a restaurant. Let me be clear to all readers - this is NOT a restaurant. This is a bar / nightclub that serves bar food. We went there around 6PM on a Saturday night. The music was blaring and there were two parties of what appeared to be bachelorettes dancing on tables and singing loudly and screaming to each song played. The "menu" (if you want to call it that) consisted of mostly bar food - think cheese curds, fried pickles, tater tots, etc. There were three entrees to choose from - all very basic. And, in a disappointing twist, the food here was actually much better than the mixed drinks. The drinks were "watered down" and not mixed well. The service was poor as the only person serving the entire establishment was the bartender who insisted on keeping a credit card on file despite the fact that we were dining patrons and it was 6PM. At one point, the manager came over and asked us how everything was. I told her the truth. She agreed with me saying that they are working on a "rebrand," building out the menu, and shifting their identity. So, it is possible this review will not be applicable in the coming months. I hope so. She also offered to "substantially compensate" us for our lousy experience. What did this consist of? We were given two glasses of white wine. And, to add insult to injury, the place automatically adds 21% gratuity to your bill. I would not recommend this place unless all you're wanting to do is grab a drink. But, then again, on Division in Chicago, there are much better places for that than this one.

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  8. CeCe

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on June 18, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience5
    Service was good, bar tenders were pleasant & attentive, and food was good! Was disappointed that they were out of the main ingredients for every one of their signature cocktails I tried to order. Live DJ after 9p played enough of my taste in music to keep me tuned in, young crowd for the most part… super cute aesthetic. Overall, Gold Coast Social was a vibe. I’d recommend & return!

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 16, 2023

    overall3food2service1ambience4
    The staff was not aware that they had a happy hour even though it is publicly advertised on their social media (Instagram). They were not attentive and spent a lot of time on their phones, had to physically get up to go get their attention. My two friends and I were the only customers in the restaurant for about 30 minutes yet this was the service we received. The chicken tenders and fries we ordered was decent it came out before the cocktails. The best thing was the music and the aesthetic of the restaurant.

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This place is amazing….great atmosphere, tasty food, service is great, and DJ on point with the music!

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  11. Amazing

    Chicago

    37 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    37 reviews

    Dined on May 7, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    This shouldn’t be on Open Table as a restaurant. Took our 7:30 reservation for dinner, upon arrival they informed us they aren’t serving dinner (kitchen closed, no wait staff). It’s a club, extremely loud club music. Thought Open Table would vet this better.

    1 person found this helpful

  12. MauraM

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 6, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    Didn’t even have our reservation. Limited menu and ran out of certain food items. Not displayed on website when making reservation

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  13. NicoleS

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    had sooooo much fun! best place to go for a brunch with friends.

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  14. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I went in on Saturday without knowing about their bottomless deals. Upon arrival one of the managers Eric greeted us at the door and walked us to our table. The servers were very attentive and polite, constantly ensuring our drinks were always full. They informed us about the bottomless mimosas for $35. My friend and I both ended up doing the deal and had the best time! They played a variety of music that was fun and enjoyable and the ambiance was just good energy. For food I got the chilaquiles and my friend got the chicken and waffles they were both really good. In conversation we told Dallas another manager that it was my friends birthday that upcoming Tuesday and without us asking the servers brought out a shot with sparklers and a sign. It was super thoughtful and a fun experience over all. Will definitely be coming back !

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  15. KA22

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 15, 2023

    overall3food2service3ambience4
    We went for brunch on Saturday. It was good music and fun atmosphere once the DJ arrived but the food was sub par. Would go again if I was only planning to drink or maybe the regular menu is better?

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  16. Paige125

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 2, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience3
    The place had great energy, but the music level was an an unsafe level. I know that have permanent hearing loss now from being there it was heinously loud. The food was decent and our server was nice, but we ordered the bottomless mimosas and instead of leaving us with a bottle and juice, our waitress would go missing and we’d wait almost 10 minutes for a refill on our drinks. They also clearly overbooked the place because I could see people waiting for at least a half hour for their reservations and they were eager to rush a lot of people out. I am think this place great potential for parties and I understand the nightclub vibe, but they really need to be mindful of the noise level because it was painful.

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  17. Lauren

    Chicago

    6 reviews

    1.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on April 1, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    We walked in and walked right out. The music was so loud it felt like we walked into a club. All girls inside. Seriously, the menu looked good and we were so disappointed in the noise level and ambience that we had to leave. Like I’m talking ear shattering loud. Like, bring your earplugs loud. Those poor employees who have to work there…my god

    1 person found this helpful

  18. LindseyW

    Chicago

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 19, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    They let me know 2 hours prior to my dinner reservation that I made almost a week prior, that they would not be open for my reservation and that if I could come in right then they would accommodate me. Was left without dinner plans for the night. 0/10 on communication, and left a poor first impression.

    1 person found this helpful

  19. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 4, 2023

    overall1food3service1ambience2
    Terrible service, wouldn’t look at us. Took us 20 minutes to put an order in and an additional 45 to get our round of drinks for bottomless… had to ask four times to get any order delivered. I’ve never had such bad service

    1 person found this helpful

  20. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My partner and I had an excellent time. The bartenders were awesome and Dallas the hostess was so nice and accommodating. I can’t wait to come back!! Definitely a place worth coming to again.

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  21. RonK

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It was fantastic, the western band was live and the DJ Kula came on and played hits at 12:30am

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  22. RickD

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Just came in randomly with my fiancé and I must say is we just had the best time ever! Staff was extremely nice and knowledgeable of everything that they had to offer. Drinks and food were amazing! Can’t go wrong with anything that has the brisket. Sooooo good! 🤤 Eric the manger was so personable and accommodating. Ashley the bartender/manger was amazing as well! We’ll definitely be back and my fiancé and I highly recommend this place for anyone that hasn’t been!!!

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  23. socalgirl

    Chicago

    48 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    48 reviews

    Dined on February 12, 2023

    overall3food3service5ambience3
    Not much on the menu for non-meat eaters. It's pretty much all brisket and pork --very little chicken or fish. The tater towers were yummy. Caesar salad was drenched in dressing and that's why I had asked for it on the side. I did get dressing on the side too. Loved the Nashville vibe although at 6:30 in the evening the music was way too loud. We had purposely come before the live band so we could hear ourselves talk. Would go back for the live band when listening to music is the goal.

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  24. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 31, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The ambience, the welcome, the staff it all made an incredible dining experience

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  25. Eric

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 13, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    First time stepping in there & it was a fun amazing vibe. It's a Nashville in Chicago. We had Brisket Sliders & Wings. Deff would woulds come back.. & They have live Bands ! 10/10

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  26. JosephH

    Chicago

    34 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    34 reviews

    Dined on November 27, 2022

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    It was a horrible experience. I booked a reservation and when I got there it was empty and a worker came to the door and said we are closed. If it is not open why would you let me make a reservation. Not a good look for business

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  27. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 12, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    By far one of the best places I’ve been to in Chicago! Absolutely would recommend! I’m not into country music but I sure was that night🥳 it was sooo funn!!!

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  28. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 12, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    What an amazing atmosphere! My husband and I were walking by and decided to stop in! They had an amazing cocktail list. We got the IYKYK and the apple cider. The apple cider cocktail has the perfect touch of fall flavors and the IYKYK has this flower that makes your mouth buzz, it’s a must try! As for food, we shared the sausage, it had a nice little kick of flavor! We weren’t planning on staying late, but once the live band started, we decided to stay! Such an amazing vibe, i would definitely go back to try the rest of the drinks and food

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  29. MCam

    Chicago

    39 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    39 reviews

    Dined on November 6, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Outstanding great service! Great ambiance & food amazing! I will be back soon

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

GoldCoast Social is rated 3.3 stars by 29 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 6 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for GoldCoast Social

7 W Division St, Chicago, IL 60610-2216

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Division and State
  • Neighborhood
    Gold Coast / Streeterville
  • Hours of operation
    Tue 6:00 pm–4:00 am Thu 6:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri 6:00 pm–2:00 am Sat 11:00 am–2:00 am Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm
  • Cuisines
    American, Barbecue
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Public transit
    CTA stop directly outside #36 Broadway
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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