Reviews for The Gage in Chicago, IL
Had just under an hour to enjoy a bite and drink before a show. This was a return visit to The Gage. It was memorable last year,... and just as good this time too. The ambiance is classic and beautiful. Several staff were keeping an eye on the tables ensuringwater was always plentiful and tables cleared. Was well taken care of including flavor profile explanations being offered toensure it’s what I’m looking forward to when ordering. Enjoyed a nicely cooked scotch egg which was flavorful. And sparklingrose that was delicious. They say they rotate their cocktail list for the seasons, this rose matches the season in my opinion. Ienjoy that attention to detail. Will look forward to returning yet again. Read more
So good to be back! First time back and did not disappoint! Best apps were prawn cocktail and of course their signature scotch... egg (not to be missed!). Drinks were excellent (even had a Madeira list!). Server was attentive. Had a wonderful date night ontheir patio. Inside the restaurant is beautiful as well. Always a great spot; especially after a trip to the Art Institute Read more
My husband and I are coming up on our one year wedding anniversary and our dinner was in the Theodore Ascher room and bar. Our... families are still talking about how delicious their dinner and the blueberry cheesecake! From our first visit at The Gage wewere greeted by friendly staff, had all of our questions answered, and felt very comfortable with having our most important dayat The Gage. The cherry on top is that we got to meet Billy that day as well. Sheena was our contact throughout the planningprocess and day of. She is amazing! everything was beyond taken care of coming up to and day of our wedding dinner thanks to herand her staff. It was the most perfect day for us thanks to The Gage. Since our wedding we have visited The Gage throughout theentire year and have tried the changing menu. Every time we are so happy with the recommendations given by the staff. Fadi wasthe bartender at our wedding and we have had him on numerous occasions when visiting. He makes fantastic drinks and has a greatsense of humor. Again our families cannot say enough things about him from our wedding. Overall The Gage has the most perfectChicago charm to it. Besides being at an amazing location the food is beyond belief superb. Just visit..you’ll fall in love Read more
Went here for a work dinner and really enjoyed it!! The food was delicious and the servers were all very friendly. Our group... definitely ordered too much, but we enjoyed every bite anyway. I'd recommend the mussels, the poutine, and the creme brulee.They had scallops as their special and I adored them. All in all, the menu was pretty standard but everything was topnotch. The restaurant has very dim lighting which definitely set the mood but did make reading the menu difficult from time totime. There were restrooms on the basement level reachable by stairs, but I'm unsure if there was an elevator or anything moreaccessible for that level. Read more
Had an awesome night at this place. Was actually looking for another restaurant for dinner and stumbled upon it. Our waiter was... amazing, the mussels bowl was wow! My pork shank was melt in your mouth fall off the bone. My partner had the Mac n cheese andbison burger which he said was amazing and very well prepared. The ambiance was great, one could have a good conversationwithout the music being overbearing. It was more of a ‘mature’ adults vibe which I enjoyed as compared to most restaurantswhere the ‘millennials’ frequent and make it less interesting. It is a bit on the pricey side I’d say with our billcrossing +100 but hey, how often does one do date night ????. Was a good day out overall, I’d come again. Read more
Our outstanding waitperson, Kim, recommended the mussels appetizer. She said it was enough for an entree, and she was right. The... mussels were medium in size, sweet and super fresh. The saffron-based broth was seasoned perfectly. Kim also recommended thewatermelon gazpacho to my friend. I'm not normally a fan of cold soup, but I had a taste, and it was delicious. Her wedge saladlooked good, too. What's a meal without a dessert? At The Gage, they are huge (like Gibson's). We ordered the peach cobbler fortwo, and it would have easily served four. Freshly baked, served with a mound of premium vanilla ice cream and cajeta caramelsauce. This is one of the best desserts I've ever had (and I've had a lot of them). Read more
The Gage Old Fashion- it pretty much tastes like an elevated old fashion. One notch up. Steak Frites- Good flavor. Cooked to... perfection. Worth the visit. Net time, I would love to try another plate Starlight Private Collection- Had to try it. Goodflavor profile. The dessert is a must have. Read more
Great place to eat and drink downtown! A lively gastropub even on weeknights, with live music and local beer & craft cocktails... served by friendly, energetic bartenders. A sprawling bar and cocktail area, with an enclosed patio overlooking Millennial Park.I had a wonderful experience having dinner and drinks at the bar, and experienced hands-down the best Scotch egg I've ever had!! Read more