Gilt Bar

Name: Gilt Bar
Address: 230 W. Kinzie Street, Chicago, IL, United States, 60654
Telephone: (312) 464-9544
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.6

4.6

2154 Reviews

$30 and under

Gastro Pub

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An inviting River North bar and restaurant featuring classic craft cocktails and contemporary American cuisine designed for sharing. Guests can enjoy a curated menu of seasonally inspired large plates, pastas, seafood and grilled entrees, including the signature Tenderloin steak tartare, grilled farm chicken, and ricotta gnocchi.

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
Gastro Pub, American
Hours of operation
Monday - Thursday 5:00pm - 11:00pm Friday and Saturday: 5:00pm - 12:00 am Sunday 5:00pm - 10:00pm The Library: Thursday - Saturday, 6:00pm to close.
Phone number
(312) 464-9544
Website
http://www.giltbarchicago.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Private party facilities
Featuring an intimate and inviting atmosphere, classic craft cocktails and contemporary American cuisine, events in The Library at Gilt Bar are the perfect combination of comfort and luxury. Offering a range of food and beverage packages, guests are able to experience Gilt Bar at the highest level.
Private party contact
Kaitlin Fischer: (844) 710-8976

Location
230 W. Kinzie Street, Chicago, IL 60654
Neighborhood
River North (Chicago)
Cross street
Franklin
Parking details
Street parking is also available
Public transit
Merchandise Mart (Brown Line)
Additional
Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Featured in

Half Acre, Pony Pilsner, Pilsner$6.00
Half Acre, Daisy Cutter, American Pale Ale$6.00
Ommegang, Witte, Witbier$7.00
Bantam, Wunderkind, Cider$8.00
North Coast, Le Merle, Saison$7.00
Stillwater, Existent, Farmhouse Ale$9.00
Victory, Golden Monkey, Tripel$7.00
Lagunitas, IPA, American IPA$7.00
Hopewell, Endgrain Heavy, Oktoberfest$7.00
Against The Grain, Citra Ass Down, Imperial IPA$10.00
Founders, Breakfast Stout, Imperial Stout$9.00
Schlitz, Lager$3.00

Bottled Beer

North Coast, Scrimshaw, Pilsner$6.00
Firestone, Easy Jack, Session IPA$6.00
Schlafly, Pumpkin Ale, Pumpkin Ale$7.00
Urban Chestnut, Zwickel, Zwickelbier (16.9oz)$8.00
Lagunitas, Little Sumpin' Sumpin', American Pale Wheat Ale$7.00
Bellʼs, Two Hearted, IPA$7.00
Oskar Blues, Dale's Pale Ale, American Pale Ale (19.2oz can)$9.00
Ommegang, Rosetta, Flemish Brown with Cherry Lambic$8.00
North Coast, Old No. 38, Irish Dry Stout$6.00
Destihl, Abbey's Single, Belgian-style Abbey Single$7.00
Founders, Porter, American Porter$7.00
Ommegang, Gnomegang, Belgian-style Blonde Ale$7.00
Duvel Moortgat, Duvel, Belgian Strong Pale Ale$8.00
Brouwerij Huyghe, Delirium Tremens, Belgian Strong Pale Ale (16oz can)$15.00
Brouwerij St. Bernardus, St. Bernardus Tripel, Tripel$12.00
Ommegang, Three Philosophers, Belgian-style Quadrupel$12.00
OʼDouls, Amber, N/A$6.00

Large Format Beer

Ommegang, Abbey Ale, Dubbel (25.4oz)$27.00
Jolly Pumpkin Artisan Ales, Baudelaire IO, Farmhouse Ale (750ml)$36.00
Half Acre, Quakerbridge, Barley Wine (22oz)$32.00

Champagne

Laurent-Perrier, Brut, Champagne, France, NV (375mL)$62.00
Canard-Duchêne, Brut, Champagne, France, NV$97.00
Ruinart, Blanc de Blancs, Champagne, France, NV$149.00
Ruinart, Brut Rosé, Champagne, France, NV$152.00

Sparkling

Casteller, Cava Brut Rosé, Penedes, Spain, NV$9.00
Möet & Chandon Impérial, Champagne, France, NV$20.00
Tiamo, Prosecco, Veneto, Italy, NV$11.00

White Glass Pours

Table White$5.00
Sauvignon Blanc, Tamaya, Limari Valley, Chile, 2015$10.00
Verdejo, Basa, Rueda, Spain, 2014$10.00
Chardonnay, Hahn SLH, Monterey Valley, 2014$14.00
Grüner Veltliner, Leth, Wagram, Austria, 2014$12.00
Riesling, Max F. Richter, Zeppelin, Mosel, Germany, 2015$11.00
Pinot Grigio, Benvolio, Friuli-Venezia-Giulia, Italy, 2015$9.00

White Bottles

Arneis, Vietti, Roero, Piedmont, Italy, 2014$79.00
Chardonnay, Maison lʼAiglon, Languedoc, France, 2014$40.00
Chardonnay, Frank Family,Napa Valley, California, 2013$112.00
Melon de Bourgogne, Fief aux Dames, Muscadet, France, 2015$36.00
Sauvignon Blanc, Ata Rangi, Martinborough, New Zealand, 2014$66.00
Txakolina, Xarmant, Txakoli de Alava, Spain, 2015$53.00
Viognier, Domaine Saint-Anthelme, Languedoc, France, 2014$48.00

Red Glass Pours

Table Red$5.00
Grenache / Syrah, Milou, Languedoc, France, 2014$10.00
Pinot Noir, Banshee, Sonoma, California, 2014$15.00
Cabernet Sauvignon, Gunsight Rock, Paso Robles, 2014$13.00
Corvina, Alanera, Valpolicella, Verona, Italy, 2013$13.00
Nebbiolo / Barbera, Stefano Farina, Piedmont, Italy, 2011$12.00
Malbec, TintoNegro, Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina, 2014$12.00

Red Bottles

Bonarda, Cabanon, Oltrepo Pavese, Italy, 2009$59.00
Cabernet Sauvignon, Hall, Napa Valley, 2013$162.00
Cannonau di Sardegna, Cantina Pedres, Sardinia, Italy, 2015$58.00
Grenache / Carignan, Mas Doix, Les Crestes, Priorat, Spain, 2013$89.00
Montepulciano, La Valentina, Bellovedere, Abruzzo, Italy, 2010$132.00
Merlot / Cabernet, Ch. La Croix de Cabut, Bordeaux, France, 2010$50.00
Pinot Noir, Brooks, Janus, Willamette, Oregon, 2013$89.00
Pinot Noir, Domaine Petitot, Ladoix, Burgundy, France, 2013$114.00
Pinot Noir, Sandhi, Santa Rita Hills, California, 2013$105.00
Sangiovese Blend, Roverone Rosso, Veneto, Italy, 2011$52.00
Sangiovese, Villa Cafaggio, Chianti, Tuscany, Italy, 2013$64.00
Syrah, Nicolas Perrin, Crozes-Hermitage, France, 2011$89.00
Syrah, Marietta, Christo Lot # 3, Sonoma Co., California, NV$56.00
Zinfandel, Klinker Brick, San Joaquin Co., Lodi, California, 2013$65.00

What 2,154 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.6

4.6 based on all time ratings

4.5Food
4.3Service
4.4Ambience
4.3Value

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OpenTable Diner
Chicago
41 reviews
3.0
41 reviews
Dined on June 17, 2018
overall3food5service5ambience4
Food was excellent!
TO
TimOnTheTown
Chicago
104 reviews
vip
4.0
104 reviews
Dined on June 12, 2018
overall4food4service4ambience4
This was my first time here and had a great evening. The service was top notch and the food was good. Everything can be shared, so it's great for a group. We will be back.
MM
MaureenM
New York Area
6 reviews
vip
4.0
6 reviews
Dined on June 10, 2018
overall4food4service5ambience2
Good food, just turn up the lights. It’s awfully dark in there. Awesome deboned and grilled half chicken.
BM
BrendanM
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on June 10, 2018
overall4food5service4ambience5
The food and drinks were awesome. The only down side was that the hostess said she would seat us in the library after dinner, so the whole dinner we were so excited to get drinks there after. Unfortunately when we approached the hostess after dinner, she told us there was at least a 2 hour wait, so we were a bit bummed leaving the restaurant. Other than that, the evening was fantastic.
DB
DrewB
Chicago
5 reviews
vip
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on June 10, 2018
overall4food3service4ambience4
Really dark inside, decent food. Nice relaxing ambience.
AG
AlisonG
Chicago
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on June 10, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
This is by far my favorite restaurant in Chicago. Best service, best food, always ask to sit in the library & they always accommodate. My vegetarian husband loves it too which is a huge bonus.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on June 10, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our service was awesome- our waitress gave us many recommendations around Chicago and the food was to die for! Unforgettable experience
OT
OpenTable Diner
Las Vegas
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 9, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
Birthday. Thank you!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 9, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
Carl our waiter was amazing!!!
KW
KateW
Chicago
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on June 7, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
We made a reservation at Gilt Bar before a show at the CIBC theater. They were efficient, service was wonderful, and the food was very good quality. The truffle pasta and the Gnocchi with butternut squash were both awesome. If you’re looking for dessert, I highly recommend the Brownies with Ice cream - it comes with 3 delicious warmed brownies and vanilla bean ice cream on top
A
Annette
Chicago
11 reviews
vip
3.0
11 reviews
Dined on June 6, 2018
overall3food4service2ambience3
delicious lobster roll, nice wine, but service was slow, and extremely loud, so difficult to converse
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 6, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great time, food was delicious, and the drinks were wonderful. My boyfriend and I loved the ambiance.
DB
DianeB
Chicago
6 reviews
vip
2.0
6 reviews
Dined on June 4, 2018
overall2food3service1ambience5
We sat outside. They forgot we were out there. I had to ask for a server. Took 30 min for appetizer. Overall service was very slow. Food was salty. No mention of birthday. Too bad as we just live down the block.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on June 3, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
Beautiful interior, set, and ambience. Quick and on-point, excellent service.
JT
JimT
Chicago
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on June 2, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent evening. Service was great and the food was top notch.....
E
E2018
Chicago
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on June 1, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing food. Great vibe. Will come back again in the near future!
e
erob
Chicago
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 31, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
Hostess was very outgoing and energetic, engaged with all of the customers very well. I also love the wine list and food menu. Since I work around the corner - this place gets frequented by me and my friends a lot.
M
Mathkat
Chicago
28 reviews
vip
5.0
28 reviews
Dined on May 31, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
The comfortable library ambiance, attentive (but not intrusive) service, the menu selections, and the nicely presented and delicious food were a hit. .. And don't miss the cornbread!
r
rat5591
Chicago
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on May 27, 2018
overall4food4service4ambience3
wait staff and management were extremely friendly and helpful. food was very good as well.
WG
WallyG
Orlando
6 reviews
4.0
6 reviews
Dined on May 27, 2018
overall4food5service4ambience4
Great hosts very accommodating
QF
QFam
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 26, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
Went to the Library at Gilt Bar with some friends. First time and loved the atmosphere! The Library is what I invision when I go to a great ambiance "old" feel Chicago lounge. Wonderful food, service and hand crafted cocktails! Would highly recommend if you're in the area and want a nice atmosphere to relax and have great conversations with friends and Lovey.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 26, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
Cool spot. Service was great. Get the meatball!!
KM
KMMR
Cincinnati
15 reviews
vip
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on May 25, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fantastic experience dining in the Library. Great atmosphere and some of the best food we have had in Chicago.
A
Alba
Toronto
56 reviews
vip
4.0
56 reviews
Dined on May 21, 2018
overall4food4service4ambience2
The restaurant was extremely busy and very loud! It was difficult to have a conversation during dinner. However, the service was great and the food was very tasty with large portions.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Atlanta
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 21, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience4
Strong recommendation. We were on a date and seated towards the front. We asked to be moved to a quieter area and even though it was very busy, the staff went out of the way to make our evening special. Staff was outstanding! Food was outstanding! Ambience in the back was 5 star
OT
OpenTable Diner
Des Moines
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 21, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
Absolutely loved our experience! Everyone remembered it was our wedding anniversary and treated us to a glass of champagne and a free entree! Thank you so much for making our first wedding anniversary so special - we will be back!
CY
CarenY
Chicago
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 20, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
Creative, well prepared great food, good service and an enchanting environment.
J
John
San Francisco
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on May 19, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent all around experience!
AG
AngelG
Chicago
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on May 18, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
Truffle pasta & the Library. Beautiful.
S
Skoth
Chicago
34 reviews
vip
5.0
34 reviews
Dined on May 18, 2018
overall5food5service3ambience5
Amazing food! You really can’t go wrong. However, the service is unbelievably slow.
I
Ihadadodgycevicheinlima
Chicago
2 reviews
vip
2.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 18, 2018
overall2food2service4ambience3
Too dark. Too noisy. Greasy pasta. Medium fresh mussels. Better value elsewhere.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on May 17, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
I couldn’t be happier about our experience at Gilt Bar! Everything was delicious. The service was incredible. They really go above and beyond here. We will definitely be back!
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
2 reviews
2.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 17, 2018
overall2food3service4ambience2
Too noisy and too salty.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on May 16, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
It was a memorable evening of great mussels, memorable conversations, and phenomenal hospitality.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Nashville
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 16, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience4
The food was delicious! The pork belly over grits dish is amazing!
KM
KarliM
Chicago
14 reviews
vip
4.0
14 reviews
Dined on May 14, 2018
overall4food5service4ambience5
Gilt Bar was great. I was actually there 2x this weekend and my only complaint is that the basement smelled like mold/mildew. I have never noticed it before but I was with someone that actually refused to eat there bc of the smell. He said if they can't keep the basement clean I don't want to know about the kitchen.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on May 12, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
Good food, good ambiance and friendly service. Very good experience overall!
DC
DougC
Chicago
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 12, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great service and food. They even have a superb gluten free menu!
TJ
TheJCShow
Chicago
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on May 12, 2018
overall5food4service5ambience5
The service was phenomenal! The ambience is lovely. My only wish is there were more food options on the menu.
C
Carrie
Las Vegas
83 reviews
vip
5.0
83 reviews
Dined on May 10, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
We are from California, came for a trade show. Open table descriptions was right on. Food fantastic, Carl our waiter was awesome! Very helpful with dinner selections. Hope to come back! So much fun and great food!!! Carrie

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Cross street
Franklin
Neighborhood
River North (Chicago)
Hours of operation
Monday - Thursday 5:00pm - 11:00pm Friday and Saturday: 5:00pm - 12:00 am Sunday 5:00pm - 10:00pm The Library: Thursday - Saturday, 6:00pm to close.
Cuisines
Gastro Pub, American
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street parking is also available
Public transit
Merchandise Mart (Brown Line)
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Executive chef
Additional
Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.giltbarchicago.com/
Phone number
(312) 464-9544
Private party facilities
Featuring an intimate and inviting atmosphere, classic craft cocktails and contemporary American cuisine, events in The Library at Gilt Bar are the perfect combination of comfort and luxury. Offering a range of food and beverage packages, guests are able to experience Gilt Bar at the highest level.
Private party contact
Kaitlin Fischer: (844) 710-8976

Gilt Bar

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Draft Beer

Half Acre, Pony Pilsner, Pilsner$6.00

Half Acre, Daisy Cutter, American Pale Ale$6.00

Ommegang, Witte, Witbier$7.00

Bantam, Wunderkind, Cider$8.00

North Coast, Le Merle, Saison$7.00

Stillwater, Existent, Farmhouse Ale$9.00

Victory, Golden Monkey, Tripel$7.00

Lagunitas, IPA, American IPA$7.00

Hopewell, Endgrain Heavy, Oktoberfest$7.00

Against The Grain, Citra Ass Down, Imperial IPA$10.00

Founders, Breakfast Stout, Imperial Stout$9.00

Schlitz, Lager$3.00

Bottled Beer

North Coast, Scrimshaw, Pilsner$6.00

Firestone, Easy Jack, Session IPA$6.00

Schlafly, Pumpkin Ale, Pumpkin Ale$7.00

Urban Chestnut, Zwickel, Zwickelbier (16.9oz)$8.00

Lagunitas, Little Sumpin' Sumpin', American Pale Wheat Ale$7.00

Bellʼs, Two Hearted, IPA$7.00

Oskar Blues, Dale's Pale Ale, American Pale Ale (19.2oz can)$9.00

Ommegang, Rosetta, Flemish Brown with Cherry Lambic$8.00

North Coast, Old No. 38, Irish Dry Stout$6.00

Destihl, Abbey's Single, Belgian-style Abbey Single$7.00

Founders, Porter, American Porter$7.00

Ommegang, Gnomegang, Belgian-style Blonde Ale$7.00

Duvel Moortgat, Duvel, Belgian Strong Pale Ale$8.00

Brouwerij Huyghe, Delirium Tremens, Belgian Strong Pale Ale (16oz can)$15.00

Brouwerij St. Bernardus, St. Bernardus Tripel, Tripel$12.00

Ommegang, Three Philosophers, Belgian-style Quadrupel$12.00

OʼDouls, Amber, N/A$6.00

Large Format Beer

Ommegang, Abbey Ale, Dubbel (25.4oz)$27.00

Jolly Pumpkin Artisan Ales, Baudelaire IO, Farmhouse Ale (750ml)$36.00

Half Acre, Quakerbridge, Barley Wine (22oz)$32.00

Champagne

Laurent-Perrier, Brut, Champagne, France, NV (375mL)$62.00

Canard-Duchêne, Brut, Champagne, France, NV$97.00

Ruinart, Blanc de Blancs, Champagne, France, NV$149.00

Ruinart, Brut Rosé, Champagne, France, NV$152.00

Sparkling

Casteller, Cava Brut Rosé, Penedes, Spain, NV$9.00

Möet & Chandon Impérial, Champagne, France, NV$20.00

Tiamo, Prosecco, Veneto, Italy, NV$11.00

White Glass Pours

Table White$5.00

Sauvignon Blanc, Tamaya, Limari Valley, Chile, 2015$10.00

Verdejo, Basa, Rueda, Spain, 2014$10.00

Chardonnay, Hahn SLH, Monterey Valley, 2014$14.00

Grüner Veltliner, Leth, Wagram, Austria, 2014$12.00

Riesling, Max F. Richter, Zeppelin, Mosel, Germany, 2015$11.00

Pinot Grigio, Benvolio, Friuli-Venezia-Giulia, Italy, 2015$9.00

White Bottles

Arneis, Vietti, Roero, Piedmont, Italy, 2014$79.00

Chardonnay, Maison lʼAiglon, Languedoc, France, 2014$40.00

Chardonnay, Frank Family,Napa Valley, California, 2013$112.00

Melon de Bourgogne, Fief aux Dames, Muscadet, France, 2015$36.00

Sauvignon Blanc, Ata Rangi, Martinborough, New Zealand, 2014$66.00

Txakolina, Xarmant, Txakoli de Alava, Spain, 2015$53.00

Viognier, Domaine Saint-Anthelme, Languedoc, France, 2014$48.00

Red Glass Pours

Table Red$5.00

Grenache / Syrah, Milou, Languedoc, France, 2014$10.00

Pinot Noir, Banshee, Sonoma, California, 2014$15.00

Cabernet Sauvignon, Gunsight Rock, Paso Robles, 2014$13.00

Corvina, Alanera, Valpolicella, Verona, Italy, 2013$13.00

Nebbiolo / Barbera, Stefano Farina, Piedmont, Italy, 2011$12.00

Malbec, TintoNegro, Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina, 2014$12.00

Red Bottles

Bonarda, Cabanon, Oltrepo Pavese, Italy, 2009$59.00

Cabernet Sauvignon, Hall, Napa Valley, 2013$162.00

Cannonau di Sardegna, Cantina Pedres, Sardinia, Italy, 2015$58.00

Grenache / Carignan, Mas Doix, Les Crestes, Priorat, Spain, 2013$89.00