Gibsons Bar & Steakhouse
Chicago, IL 60611-1208
Phone: (312) 266-8999
- Price:
- $$$$
- Cross Street:
- Bellevue Place
- Directions:
- El: Red Line to Clark/Division; bus: 36 to Maple St; 70 to Maple St; 151 to Oak St
- Hours:
- Daily 3pm-2am
Editorial Review for Gibsons Bar & Steakhouse – by Alice Van Housen
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 eyes, filet mignon, lobster tails and planked whitefish. Sides (for two) include garlicky sauteed spinach and fries.
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Insider Tips
Know Before You GoGibsons 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.
Where to SitRequest booth 53 or 54 on the far side of the dining room, two favorite tables for visiting celebs.
The ExtrasThe 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.
User Reviews for Gibsons Bar & Steakhouse
11/30/2007 Posted by james1970
Made the trek to Gibson's. This is a hard one to review. First off, it's a cool place where you will definitely see any celebs in town for whatever the reason. The place is always brimming with people and does have a good bar and a fun vibe. Here is the problem. The food is overrated and the service and the attitude goes a long way in me giving this a below average rating. I gues because there is so many people walking in the door all the time that Gibson's doesn't have to go out of their way to make you happy. I just didn't get the feeling that the place really cared if I was there, enjoying myself, or not. Foodwise, yes it's good. But its not great. Its just the attitude that turns me off. I actually had better luck at the Gibson's in Rosemont. Better service, more friendly staff, and i thought the food was better. Go to Gibson's if you want the "see and be seen" arena. If you want a good steak, there are better places in Chicago without the attitude.
09/01/2007 Posted by mchillsmotorcycles
Flew from the Beverley Hills Hotel in Rome on the advise of American BOB Poulsom, unfortunately was a wasted journey as food was not as expected and service was poor. Sorry BOB but wasted $1200 on a flight to taste your recommended food. The steak was done the way they wanted it not the way I wanted which was a big dissapointment. Celebs present but hey, I was there to eat good food. Shame I looked forward to it after the big run up giving by Bob In Rome. No hard feelings Bob and your Girlfriend is lovely Bob.
Pros: Celebs.......wooopppiiii
Cons: Parking, Service, Ambience
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