The Gage

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   OpenTable Diner

   Las Vegas

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 2 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   The Mussels were a generous portion and delicious. We were even offered extra bread to eat with the remaining broth. The NY strip and Prime and sides were well cooked and delicious.
   

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   AgapitoV

   Charlotte

   4 reviews

   2.0

   4 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

   overall2food2service2ambience2

   Went to the Gage for dinner. The idea was to celebrate our Anniversary. Unfortunately, the entire experience turned to disappointment. Although made an effort to inform the staff via the reservation about the reason for our visit, not once was it mentioned by any of the staff. We have had quite a few celebratory dinners at good and fine restaurants, but this one went by the wayside. The fair food, and lack of ambiance could have been improved by service and acknowledgement of the celebration, but the entire opportunity was sorely missed. If you are looking for a place to celebrate a special occasion, this is not it.
   

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   DenzelT

   San Francisco

   4 reviews

   5.0

   4 reviews

   Dined 3 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Excellent Experience. I really don’t have any complaints.
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   Chicago

   5 reviews

   5.0

   5 reviews

   Dined 4 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   This is an exceptional restaurant across the street from the Art Institute . After a long day at the museum , our waiter Matt , did a fabulous job of keeping our cocktails coming and making recommendations . Caesar salad which we split , wild mushroom pasta and chicken Kiev were delicious and the cappuccino the best in the city . Everyone involved took extra care to give top notch service and acknowledgement during our visit from start to finish . Highly recommend !
   

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   Jenn

   Chicago

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 4 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Wonderful and expectation service! Food was delicious!
   

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   CharlesB

   Chicago

   3 reviews

   4.0

   3 reviews

   Dined 5 days ago

   overall4food4service4ambience4

   The dinner was good as always, the only quibble was the lemon served. It would have been better if the kitchen had taken the time to deseed the slice.
   

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   EmilyR

   Chicago

   20 reviews

   5.0

   20 reviews

   Dined 5 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Everything was great. Service top-notch. Would like to see a lighter dessert on the menu.
   

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   donna5844

   New York Area

   19 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   19 reviews

   Dined 5 days ago

   overall5food5service4ambience4

   Ate outside on a pretty day. Food was good but got the feeling we were being rushed. Brunch seems to require a burn and turn mentality from the staff.
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   Chicago

   3 reviews

   5.0

   3 reviews

   Dined 5 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience4

   Another excellent experience at the Gage. From excellent service, good city vibe, and amazing food selections, it’s no wonder the Gage is a staple in Chicago. You can’t go wrong with one of the best!
   

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    JoAnnGR

    Chicago

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Had lunch. Service and food was excellent! Poutine is a must when dining here!
    

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    DavidL

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service3ambience5

    Servers could be better trained, not ensuring dinners are split on plates as requested, not bringing soup spoons...
    

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    dennism

    Chicago

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Abigail our waitress was very attentive and knowledgeable about the food and wine
    

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    AmyP

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall3food5service1ambience3

    Food was delicious. Wine was crystalized and we were told that means it is good (not true). All the food came out at once (salad and dinner) rather than salad first. For the price point, we expected much better service.
    

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    BrendaJ

    New Mexico

    14 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience4

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

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    F1Rumors

    Chicago

    41 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    41 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    The Gage continues to be a reliable and friendly location for really good food and libations. Professional, polite staff, efficient service and a fantastic backdrop for any occasion!
    

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    StevenR

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    We go frequently. Love the restaurant. Super consistent. Great food.
    

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    OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    We asked for a quiet area and we’re seated in a semiprivate room at the end
    

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    AndrewK

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 21, 2023

    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 on May 21, 2023

    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 on May 21, 2023

    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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    OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    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 on May 20, 2023

    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 on May 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Service, cocktails and food were great. Definitely recommend.
    

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    Cynthia

    New Orleans

    30 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    30 reviews

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    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 on May 20, 2023

    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 on May 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

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

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    OpenTable Diner

    Tahoe

    254 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    254 reviews

    Dined on May 19, 2023

    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 on May 19, 2023

    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 on May 19, 2023

    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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