My partner surprised me with a birthday dinner at Gilt Bar and it was incredible! We grabbed vesper martinis (which were excellent) at the bar while we waited on our table. Our server Jasmine was top notch. She made the night with great suggestions and warm/friendly service! We can't wait to come back! Don't sleep on the truffle mozzarella sticks, seriously!
Gilt bar’s happy hour is the real deal. Definitely try and show up right around 4 as it gets packed quickly. We sat at the bar and had great service which was impressive for how busy the got. The $7 highball and teeny espresso martini paired great with the bone marrow, mussels, and fries. The fried chicken slider was a secret stunner and probably would’ve ordered a couple more if we hadn’t been so full. The cheeseburger slider and stuffed mushrooms were both good, but didn’t match up to the rest of the great options. (4.5/5)
Wow wow wow. Just amazing food, service and ambiance. The wait staff was very attentive clearing used plates and finished drinks. We got the truffle mozzarella sticks which were good. We ordered the ricotta sage gnocchi and the beef dip sandwich. The beef dip sandwich was absolutely amazing. I will definitely be coming back just to order this sandwich again and again. The side of fries were okay but not as jaw dropping as the sandwich. I can’t wait to try out more food here.
This place is great! Super busy right upon opening so definitely get reservations. The pasta is 10/10. Ricotta gnocchi and rigatoni vodka are so delicious.
Espresso martinis during happy hour for sure. Daily happy hour til 530pm.
Jacob at the bar is 🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽
The Library only gives you FIVE mins to claim your reservation so DONT put your phone away for even a moment. They called us in at 542pm but the library doesn’t open until 6 so I missed it because I didn’t check until 6.
Had an amazing night here, all thanks to our extremely awesome host, Jostin! He’s super friendly and accommodating. We felt very taken care of. Happy hour is legit - single wood fired bone marrow was incredibly tasty. Food was decent, and a big shoutout for the champagne and toffee ice cream they treated us to for our celebration! Highly recommend if you’re into a dimly lit, cozy atmosphere, top-notch service, and fantastic food in Chicago. Also a perfect date spot for special occasions or spot go with friends. Definitely returning to try other offerings if I get the chance!
Emmanuelle Elise Williamson
+5
MUST GO - such an underrated place in Chicago. The upstairs is super warm and cozy and downstairs is a speakeasy and photo booth wall. The cocktails were great (although a bit strong) and we were seated right away without a reservation. Loved it.
Dimly lit vibes and scrumptious cocktails! Get the extra dirty martini and wagyu burger (with fries) - both were excellent. My espresso martini was also tasty. Service, atmosphere, drinks, and food were all top notch at Gilt Bar.
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All the food is tasty ! Everything had so much flavor. Came here at 5pm to catch the last half hour of their Happy Hour . Got our first cocktails and our apps from the popular Happy Hour menu. A Gin and Tonic and Old Fashioned drink were quite large for HH . Pleasant surprise. HH mussels come with garlic bread for dipping in the spicy sauce but I also asked for bread and butter on the side. Not sure if this is usually brought out but I asked for it and got some great grilled bread with butter. Get some. 2nd round of drinks was awesome! Try the Hemingway Daiquiri, that was delicious and had a cherry in the bottom of the glass. The Gold Rush is good bourbon drink too . Mains was pasta and it's done slightly al dente.I got Vodka Rigatoni with an amazing sauce and my friend got Truffle Bucatini which was rich . Dessert is decadent ! That Chocolate Cream Pie is more like a dense mousse but so good. Our server Dan was so nice. All the staff are cool . Probably best meal in Chicago so far . Definitely check this place out. In River North near La Salle
I would give 6 stars if I could. The menu is very similar menu to Bavette’s, but the drinks and cocktails really excel at Gilt. The food is delicious, you can’t go wrong with anything. Try the steak tartare and the French Dip! Also every day from 4:00 to 5:30 there’s a happy hour that includes drinks and appetizers for $7! Hands down one of my favorite spots in Chicago.
If there were 6 stars, I would rate Gilt Bar 6/5 stars. Food was phenomenal, and service was top notch. Place was pretty crowded the Friday before Christmas, however Gilt Bar still gave my party of 5 no problems. I usually don’t go out of my way to write reviews unless places are bad. We ordered several appetizers, entrees, and desserts, and everything tasted fantastic. My espresso martini was so strong, I didn’t feel tired from the caffeine until around 6 a.m. Definitely consider that before ordering, but great to drink before a late night out or if you are caffeine deficient. I will definitely be back. Gilt Bar may be one of my new favorite places in River North.
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