Gramercy
(773) 477-8880
2438 N Lincoln Ave
Chicago,
IL
60614
41.9261
-87.6501
Neighborhoods: DePaul, North Side
What People Are Saying About Gramercy
The Editor
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The Scene
Some mourn this space as the former home of the grungy music club Lounge Ax, but life goes on and newcomer Gramercy has moved in. It's an ultra-modern place, cleanly outfitted with white walls and booths plus steel accents. Lighting is dim, but you can make out a waterfall shimmering down the metal plates behind the front bar. Euro-lounge and techno gurgle from white speakers in the background. The crowd ranges from tricked-out, hip young folks to professionals whose idea of evening wear is khaki shorts.
The Draw
There's no cover, and fine bottles of bubbly (Cava, Pommery), international wines and martinis are priced to please at two bars. From the limited menu, a tasty pork chop with polenta is priced at a reasonable $9. The Gramercy martini is creamy and
pineapple-y (the charming staff like it as a shot).
User Reviews
mbmiddendorf
April 25, 2007
This place is all smoke and mirrors. It looks nice on the outside but has some of the worst service I have ever encountered (rude and incompetent). Not to mention watered down over priced drinks. Pass this place up!
read full reviewvmunoz222
July 24, 2006
This place is Beautiful!!! I threw a Birthday party therelast month and the staff was soooooooooooooooooooooo nice and helpful. They made everyone feel comfortable, the DJ played all our requests, and the wrist band drink specials were a plus!!!! I would definitely go there again.
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mrkevin
January 28, 2003
Been back twice in a couple of weeks to this very NYC-type atmosphere. Each time, I've come rather early in the evening with friends and opted to get a nosh with drinks, so we sat in private banquettes. Its never been crowded. Everything on the limited menu is $9, and the preparation and taste is quite a good value: from the beef tenderloin with julienne veggies and potato wedges to the simple but ample jumbo shrimp cocktail. The service was friendly; the cocktails were stiff, but not overpriced considering the fancy minimalist decor. Could use a better DJ--music has been listed as electronica but it's not, just typical lounge fare. Still, Ill go back when I want a quiet night out for some drinks, great atmosphere, and a little food to boot.
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Category:
Restaurants, Bars & Clubs, Singles Bars, Lounges, Bars & Pubs
Payment Methods:
American Express, Visa, Discover, MasterCard
Bar & Pub Special Features:
Bar & Club Type of Music:
Techno & Industrial, Electronica
Bar & Club Special Features:
Smoking Permitted:
No cigars
