Member Reviews
Incredible Steakhouse
Gibsons's is a fantastic steakhouse that should not be missed if you go to Chicago. The quality of the food, people watching and service is outstanding. Definitely make reservations and plan for a memorable evening.
Business Description from the Web
Best known for being a gathering place of Chicago`s who`s who, this is an upscale steakhouse. The restaurant brings patrons an American cuisine an emphasis on seafood and steaks. Expect the average entrée to cost over $40, and dress business casual.
Live entertainment,Kid Friendly
Posted by chefmoz
on January 10, 2009
Tips About This Business
Gibsons is notorious for long waits, despite reservations. Don't be surprised if you wait up to half an hour or more for your reserved table.
Request booth 53 or 54 on the far side of the dining room, two favorite tables for visiting celebs.
The restaurant's humidor is stocked with a couple dozen different stogies, most in the $10-$25 range; cigar smoking is allowed in the bar only.
Editorial Reviews from the web
In Short Expect big food, big drinks and big crowds of big-shouldered Chicagoans--and a parade of celebs. The jam-packed bar resounds with open outcry, equal parts drink orders and well-oiled come-ons. The restaurant is wood and windows, green plaid and white tablecloths, red booths and wall-of-fame photos. The menu offers huge portions of classic steakhouse fare--22-ounce bone-in rib...
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Posted by Contributor
on April 21, 2009, (Edited February 24, 2005)
This is where the city of big shoulders eats big. Skip the appetizers for their giant 24-oz. porterhouse steaks (you pick the cut yourself from a tableside selection), fishbowl martinis and gut-punishing desserts. The diners are primarily in their 40s, and represent an array of starry-eyed out-of-towners and seasoned power Chicagoans. The staircase leading upstairs is lined with legions of...
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You'd think Chicagoans had never seen good steak before. The crowds that populate this joint never thin out (er, no pun intended, considering the meals they're served). Even after 20-plus years in business, this Gold Coast establishment manages to lure masses of carnivores night after night, but this is one place that doesn't have the "overrated" rep of so many other hour-long wait spots. Your...
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Other Reviews from the web
The only thing better than the steaks here (never had a bad one - always cooked to perfection, in my opinion) is being able to enjoy one on the sidewalk on a balmy evening, watching the colorful Rush Street crowd walk by.
This place gets slammed. I'd recommend arriving early. Otherwise, expect to wait. The bartenders are great and can actually make a proper drink (unlike some of the models...
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Posted by Gesq
on September 11, 2009
I tried Gibsons out on valentines evening , just this past one.. We both thought it was great . It had a good vibe, lots of people, a guy playing the piano in the lounge ,it felt like it was the place to be. I made reservations almost 2 weeks ahead fyi . The milet mignon was very good. Definetley on of the best steaks ive had. every thing else was pretty basic. The waiter was a bit...
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Posted by ethanmc
on April 21, 2009, (Edited February 24, 2009)
good food with great atmosphere. have never had a bad meal here. even if you just have a drink at the bar, you'll enjoy
Pros
+ always perfectly cooked and great with the doublebaked
Cons
- can be difficult to get desired reservation time
Posted by Oldstyle
on April 21, 2009, (Edited February 22, 2009)