The Gage

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   BrendaJ

   New Mexico

   14 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   14 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

   overall5food5service5ambience4

   Food was great. We objected to the surcharge on the bill "for inflation".
   

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   AndrewK

   Chicago

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 5 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   The Gage is always a great experience. Food, service, environment, everything. Just a really solid restaurant all around.
   

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   Kylee

   Exclusive

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 5 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   We love visiting the Gage when we are in town. Delicious brunch and the best chocolate martinis!
   

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   snbvt

   San Francisco

   8 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   8 reviews

   Dined 5 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Delicious and different salad. Nice to have vegetables and potatoes included with the entree. Service was quick with drinks and appropriate with salad and entree. Too many restaurants bring your meal too fast. This was perfect.
   

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5. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   Chicago

   3 reviews

   2.0

   3 reviews

   Dined 6 days ago

   overall2food3service1ambience1

   We had reservations before a show. We had guests in town. After a 15 min wait (post reservation time) we were told the staff didn’t want to bother the folks at our table and offered we could sit outside. We didn’t have a choice bc we needed to get to the show. It was freezing out. They offered us a free round of drinks but brought Prosecco without asking which only one person drinks. We had to find our server twice to order and get our check. We had to run to be on time for the show. I’ve been taking work lunches to the Gage for years. This really turns me off to come again.
   

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   SueA

   St. Louis

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 6 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   We let our waitress know we had theater tickets and she made sure the kitchen expedited our orders. All the staff were very pleasant and helpful.
   

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   michaeld

   Chicago

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 6 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Service, cocktails and food were great. Definitely recommend.
   

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   Cynthia

   New Orleans

   30 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   30 reviews

   Dined 6 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Had a reunion with old friends at The Gage for Saturday brunch. Beautiful restaurant and very good service. Friends ordered Corned beef hash and the Cobb salad. They said both were excellent. I am a sucker for shrimp and grits but hesitated to order the dish this far north. Did it anyway. It was good but not outstanding. All in all, we enjoyed the restaurant immensely and will return the next time we are in Chicago.
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   New York Area

   4 reviews

   5.0

   4 reviews

   Dined 6 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   The cocktail coffees were amazing!!!! Pountine is also a must. Great people watching area!
   

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    laudro

    Chicago

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Another excellent experience! Highly recommend the sweet corn soup! Thank you!
    

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11. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Tahoe

    254 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    254 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall4food4service4ambience4

    Overall great lunch option while visiting or living in Chicago. Creative menu options, solid drinks menu.
    

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    NONE

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    Hard to visit -- even 24 inches apart -- because the combination of the music volume and conversation level was off the charts (not in a good way).
    

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    mylife

    Chicago

    12 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    12 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall3food3service2ambience3

    Despite making a reservation weeks in advance I was not provided with the type of seating requested being told that others cam before me......BS. A very indifferent greeter. Haven't been for 2-3 years since moving from Chicago. I certainly wont go back to this unwelcoming establishment.
    

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    OpenTable Diner

    Detroit

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    We haven’t been here since 2020 and once again The Gage did not disappoint us. Some of the best service around!
    

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    WilliamD

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    As usual, the food was outstanding, the service was great and the ambiance was perfect. We have now had at least 7 or 8 meals here and every time it has been 5 star. It's our go to place when we're in the City!
    

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    Philip

    Chicago

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on May 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Halibut special is the best. Love this place for lunch or dinner. Never disappoints.
    

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    OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Great food, great service. We had a wonderful experience.
    

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    ChrisH

    Chicago

    135 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    135 reviews

    Dined on May 17, 2023

    overall2food5service2ambience5

    We've always enjoyed the Gage, usually for lunch. Their elevated pub food, like burgers and fish and chips, is excellent, and the room has a lovely Chicago arts and craft design. However, last night we went for dinner, and made the mistake of ordering drinks at the bar without consulting a menu. (We weren't given one before we ordered). We were shocked when our order of two glasses of wine and one old-fashioned came to $77 before tip. How is that possible?? For one, my request for a pinot noir cost me $25. I just checked their website and the only pinot they list by the glass costs $16. So why the upcharge? As we were hosting our nephew we didn't want to complain at the time. Dinner was great, service was fine but rather unfriendly. We would not return .
    

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    OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 17, 2023

    overall4food3service4ambience5

    We love The Gage and have been many times since we live in the neighborhood. Unfortunately this time we didn’t have the best experience… We ordered a gin/tonic in which we were charged separately for the tonic and it ended up costing more for this basic drink than one of the more complex featured cocktails. Protein add-ins are outrageously expensive now too ($12 for one chicken thigh!). I ordered the venison burger medium rare which I’ve had here before with no problems but this one came out totally rare and was mostly inedible. Overall poor value for a pretty basic meal at $60/person.
    

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    PhyllisB

    Chicago

    81 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    81 reviews

    Dined on May 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    We asked for a booth and immediately was escorted to one. Our waiter was informative,and very attentive. The food was super delicious and well presented. Truly a great place to dine.
    

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    Catherine

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Great dinner. The Somm, Greg Burgess, was wonderful!
    

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    MeganM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Always a great time dining at The Gage. The food, the service, the drinks - everything is always wonderful. We started with the delicious and savory poutine as a starter. My partner & I split the classic burger and fish n chips. We were both very happy with everything! Highly recommend to anyone in the city or visitors.
    

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    MarkJ

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    We have been going to The Gage for years, and as of yesterday, Mother's Day, 2023, not one aspect of this establishment is diminished or lacking in any possible aspect. The food is nuanced and refined across the entire menu, the drinks effervescently balanced and the always-outstanding desserts a delight without ever becoming too overtly sweet or cloying. This wonderful restaurant continues to set the bar impressively high, and we have no plans to ever stop dining here, ever. Simply outstandi g.
    

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    AnthonyA

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5

    Spending the second consecutive Mother’s Day at this establishment make it very worthwhile to place to have brunch. The food choice and the service were ere excellent and ambiance is fantastic!!
    

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    GretchenJ

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    Perfect place for Mother's Day brunch and then the Art Institute. Service was outstanding and all the food and drink was delicious. It wasn't overly crowded which was a plus for eating out in Chicago. Plenty of people, but didn't feel stuffed in. We always love coming to The Gage for big family events or just casual moments. It fits the bill every time.
    

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    urbanpln

    Chicago

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    The food and service continue to exceed my expectations.
    

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    GwenG

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    The food at The Gage was delicious! The service was outstanding, right down to the person re-filling my son's water glass. The location is perfect for Art Institute and Millennium Park activities.
    

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28. LC

    LindaC

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience4

    When I made the reservation I specified that it was a birthday celebration. No action was taken even when birthday presents were opened at the table in front of our server/waitress. The food was as good as I remembered but I don't understand the purpose of enquiring about special occasions if there is no intention of acting on them, i e, singing or a candle on dessert or something.
    

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    KatherineB

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5

    Kudos to Wes our waiter!!! He made the evening great and loved the food.
    

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    AmyN

    Grand Rapids

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    This was our 2nd visit. Food and service always very good.
    

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    AnnaL

    Mexico City

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 12, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4

    We went to Gage on two occasions, one for lunch and then for a pre theatre meal later that evening. The service both times was very good and we enjoyed very much our soup at lunch and our burger and fish n chips in the evening. Tasty and value for money, there was a good atmosphere both at lunch time, where we sat outside and in the evening out the back inside.
    

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    ChocolateLover

    Chicago

    124 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    124 reviews

    Dined on May 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    We had wonderful meals before jazz at Symphony center. GREAT service by Natalia. We will ask for her next time we return,
    

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    RobertB

    St. Louis

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 11, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4

    Started off at the bar — the cocktails were outstanding and the bar staff were friendly and knowledgeable, making very compelling recommendations. The atmosphere was a bit more subdued once we were seated at our table. We chose the cheese plate and fried pickles for appetizers, which were both very nice. The stars of the show, though, were the entrees — particularly the halibut. The desserts were very indulgent (although that was because we chose two of the more decadent options — fried gelato and crème brûlée). Overall, it ticked all of the boxes.
    

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    KevinH

    Chicago

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Your prices have become very high. $48 for two cocktails is prohibitively expensive.
    

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    nicknamenotused

    Chicago

    37 reviews

    5.0

    37 reviews

    Dined on May 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Our dinners were delicious. Very busy for a Wednesday night , but the service was on point.
    

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    jeff

    Chicago

    45 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    45 reviews

    Dined on May 10, 2023

    overall3food4service5ambience2

    Ok for evenings going to concerts, otherwise would stay away.
    

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    Margarita

    Chicago

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on May 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Gage always delivers! good food, great service and amazing wine list.
    

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    Alina

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    The Gage has always been one of my favorite restaurants. The catch of the day was superb. Truffle fries are a must on the side, and the recommendation of a lemon tart with pistachio gelato was an absolute superb topping.
    

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    OakParkResident

    Chicago

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on May 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    We had a wonderful, engaging waitress. Meal was served on timetable we requested. Didn’t feel rushed. Great experience, delicious food. An excellent, convenient pre-Symphony choice!
    

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    isabelleL

    London

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 9, 2023

    overall3food2service4ambience5

    Nice place but very poor food . Fish and ships bad. Curry included potatoes rather than only vegetables.
    

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