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Gibsons Bar & Steakhouse

1028 N Rush St, Chicago, IL 60611-1208 (Gold Coast)
312-266-8999
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Ranked #13 of 7,764 restaurants in Chicago
Price range: $15 - $81
Cuisines: Barbecue, Seafood, Steakhouse
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Good for: Bar Scene, Business, Local cuisine, Special Occasion Dining, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, After-hours, Dessert
Dining style: Casual Elegant
Neighbourhood: Gold Coast
Cross street: Oak Street
Description: Unbelievable food, efficient & fun service, & the highest quality products available, served in an exciting setting, seems like a simple equation for a great Saturday night out. The difference at Gibsons Bar & Steakhouse is that this is a nightly occurrence with the same excitement & weekend energy found every day of the week. As thousands before have discovered, it only takes one trip to get you hooked.
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Scottsdale, Arizona
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194 reviews 194 reviews
133 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 37 cities Reviews in 37 cities
54 helpful votes 54 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 June 2013 NEW

a venerable Chicago institution, this place did not disappoint...the hostess was amazing to us!! what a way to be greeted and made to feel welcome....carl our waiter was amazing too...I do not eat meat but my husband said it was good....it is an experience worth having!!!

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New Orleans
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11 reviews 11 reviews
8 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 June 2013 NEW

The restaurant has a great atmosphere and great service but just an average steak and very average fish. Maybe my expectations were too high but the food here was not as good as I thought it would be. The sides, salad, and dessert were really good but the main entrees were just ok. It is a very fun place in... More

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See 3 more reviews by nolabuck for Chicago
chicago, IL
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7 reviews 7 reviews
7 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 June 2013 NEW

Gibson's prime location right in the bar/club district makes it a great place to go with visitors to Chicago. I've been going there for over twenty years, sometimes just to have a drink at the bar which is always full at night. Don't miss the avacado crab appetizer. It is out of this world delicious.

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Kannapolis, North Carolina
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13 reviews 13 reviews
9 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 June 2013 NEW

Gibson's was a great experience and a visit I would recommend to anyone even though the steak was average. I don't often eat steak at a restaurant because it's very difficult to repeat the quality steak I can prepare at home. Having said that, the cracked pepper filet was grilled just as I requested - medium, but it lacked flavor.... More

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See 2 more reviews by CandidCommuter for Chicago
Tustin, California
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29 reviews 29 reviews
18 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 June 2013 NEW

Gibsons was a decent meal with some great and some not so great dishes. The chowder was delicious but the garbage salad was only slightly better than the name. The tomato & goat cheese appetizer was nice and the spicy lobster cocktail was delicious (though the artichoke was more for looks than eating as it was not thoroughly cooked). You... More

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See 4 more reviews by victoriacr63 for Chicago
Las Vegas, Nevada
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7 restaurant reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 June 2013

Superb steak is to be had at Gibson's in Chicago. Pricey but worth it for special occasions. It is also conveniently located within walking distance of most of the major hotels.

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See 3 more reviews by NVZach for Chicago
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35 restaurant reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 June 2013

The beef is prime and hand-selected, cooked to perfection. Service was spot-on and they accommodate you with any and everything you want and need. It's noisy but that just added to our dining experience! Be sure to make reservations as far ahead as possible. Server Jeannie was fantastic!

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Atlanta, Georgia
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7 reviews 7 reviews
3 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 June 2013

I'm not mad....it's not one of those reviews. Everything was good/average. First time there, expected more from its reputation. I come from the business...20years..mostly steakhouses, so I pay attention to the finer things...I see why people love the place. 1st - the steaks - I had the "W.R" bone in ribeye. It was good...not great. I had better, for a... More

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See 2 more reviews by kent101 for Chicago
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39 restaurant reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 June 2013 via mobile

Gibson's is what a steak house should be. The meat is the best you can get and the sides are delicious. Great staff who can help those who like the idea of steak but posses little knowledge. Desserts are huge. They say they are for two but we share among 4 just fine.

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Detroit, Michigan
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8 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 June 2013

I love going to Gibsons for cocktails in their lounge. They have a great outdoor area to watch all the activity on Rush. They usually have someone playing the baby grand, which is fun. They make a terrific sloe gin fizz...and it's one of the few places in town that I can find sloe gin at.

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