| ambiance |
91.66999816894531% positive |
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The service was excellent, as well as the food and atmosphere. ”
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Not to mention the great location! ”
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Great atmosphere, average steak. ”
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It's not what you would call a romantic restaurant, but it's great for get togethers with friends and family. ”
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The food and service was excellent (I had the 2lb lobster tail and it was incredible) and the atmosphere was very upbeat and fun (although crowded). ”
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The atmosphere there is very nice and the steak was great! ”
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good food with great atmosphere. ”
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Definitely a fun place for dinner as well, with great people watching. ”
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The place is always brimming with people and does have a good bar and a fun vibe. ”
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Great atmosphere which is so typically Chicago in that it's noisy and fast with very open and vibrant people. ”
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The wait staff was very attentive ,and fun! ”
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Fantastic Steak and great atmosphere ”
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| dessert |
87.5% positive |
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highly recommend the banana cream pie or the carrot cake! ”
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Try the absolutely incredible apple streudel for dessert. ”
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From the "social martinis" to the mouthwatering 5 pound lobster tails, the beautiful "marble artwork" you are shown before you devour your juicy (if you want it cooked the correct way that is) steak and even up to the quarter of a cake you WILL order, the ”
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Really, don't forget the cake, the carrot is my fav. ”
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We have tried the Banana Pie-no flavor at all and then some giant Chocolate thing-another disspointment (and I always love chocolate!) ”
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The steaks and deserts are fantastic. ”
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We had a wonderful dinner - the steaks cooked to perfection - a chocolate mousse dessert that is bigger than baseball mit! ”
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The desserts are awesome too. ”
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| drinks |
100.0% positive |
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The bartenders are great and can actually make a proper drink (unlike some of the models that some places use). ”
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This is a geat bar, but not a great fine dining restaurant so just go for the right reasons and enjoy the visit. ”
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The place is always brimming with people and does have a good bar and a fun vibe. ”
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Best steaks in Chicago, bar none! ”
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Side dishes were good, staff friendly (and good looking hostess), and a great bar. ”
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love the bar at gibson's, but the steaks have little flavor and the sides aren't all that great. ”
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It was like entering an A list bar with beautiful singles everywhere you turned. ”
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Food is fabulous, servers and very knowledgeable on all foods and wines. ”
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The bar is always lively with wonderful bartenders. ”
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| food quality |
94.44000244140625% positive |
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Food was terrific - my boyfriend had their signature steak and loved it more than steaks he's had at the Chicago Chop House. ”
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Great atmosphere, average steak. ”
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The steak was good (large filet), yet I would recommend a smaller cut to acheive more even cooking (new york, petite filet, etc.). ”
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The food is so good. ”
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lots of good steak houses in Mag mile probably should just check them all out. ”
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The food and service was excellent (I had the 2lb lobster tail and it was incredible) and the atmosphere was very upbeat and fun (although crowded). ”
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great place, great meal, great city ”
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Great steaks but too crowded and the wait is way to long even with a reservation. ”
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Grey Gose Martini was weak at best (watered down), but the food was amazing. ”
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Better service, more friendly staff, and i thought the food was better. ”
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The food is amazing. ”
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It honestly was one of the best steaks of my life! ”
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definately recommend this place for a great steak. ”
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The steak was very good, though not the best we've ever had. ”
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The side dishes are great but the quality of the steak is only marginal even though it has always been cooked well. ”
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good steak ”
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Good food, too crowded ”
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Granted it's only my opinion, but I've been to steakhouses not only across the U.S., but across the world and Gibson's is hands-down the best steak. ”
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The food is very good and big. ”
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usually the steaks are good cuts but cooked one temp too much (but is normal I've found for Chicago). ”
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simple menu, and great steaks. ”
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For the price ($50 w/potato & salad), I expect a perfect Filet Mignon. ”
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Steaks, salads, and all other side dishes were excellent. ”
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Juicy steaks -loud room ”
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Celebs present but hey, I was there to eat good food. ”
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highly recommend the filet as well as the mashed potatoes. ”
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Aside from that, the food is great, but I think there are other comparable places, too, without the 9:30 PM dinner. ”
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We had a wonderful dinner - the steaks cooked to perfection - a chocolate mousse dessert that is bigger than baseball mit! ”
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Whether you are that yuppie you want everyone to think you are or you're just splurging at Gibson's for your one good meal of the month, it is worth every penny. ”
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Overall, the great food was worth the wait. ”
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good food with great atmosphere. ”
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never have a bad meal there. ”
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The steak was good but we were treated rudely. ”
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The steaks and deserts are fantastic. ”
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Gibson's has some of the best service that I have seen in a long time and the food is always fresh and well prepared. ”
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Luckily in the chicago area there are other good steak places that are a little more reasonable. ”
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not a slow meal ”
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The atmosphere there is very nice and the steak was great! ”
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The steaks are done perfectly, at just the right temp for the natives, servings are huge and the martinis wash everything down nicely. ”
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Although the steak was very good you can do much better and have the total package at other restaurants. ”
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He ate a huge Ceaser salad. ”
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The service was excellent, as well as the food and atmosphere. ”
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From the "social martinis" to the mouthwatering 5 pound lobster tails, the beautiful "marble artwork" you are shown before you devour your juicy (if you want it cooked the correct way that is) steak and even up to the quarter of a cake you WILL order, the ”
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Great food and great service. ”
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Best steaks in Chicago, bar none! ”
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It can get costly to go here but you get a great steak. ”
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The point of restaurants is good food. ”
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The combo of the great service, food, and prices made a top notch lunch stop. ”
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Although the meat was good quality, four of the five were not cooked correctly ”
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always have a great meal at Gibsons. ”
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Everything is delicious! ”
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Good food but? ”
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Don't get me wrong, good food but your slammed in like sardines and no class from the waiters. ”
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If you want a good steak, there are better places in Chicago without the attitude. ”
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But I have to give it a 10 rating simply becuase it has, I believe, the world's best steak. ”
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love the bar at gibson's, but the steaks have little flavor and the sides aren't all that great. ”
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have never had a bad meal here. ”
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great steaks ”
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Friendly people, hearty food, good music, and good service. ”
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:( If you want a great steak go to Basilico Ristorante in Norridge. ”
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Side dishes were very good. ”
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The food was top notch, and the service was the best I've had. ”
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Side dishes were good, staff friendly (and good looking hostess), and a great bar. ”
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However, the food is beyonf great! ”
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great time with great food. ”
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In-Spot with great food ”
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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. ”
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It's almost impossible to get a reservation, but if you do, the food is great. ”
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The steak was done the way they wanted it not the way I wanted which was a big dissapointment. ”
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for the price, I'd expect the best meat I've ever had, but no, it wasen't ”
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do not remember having bad service or for that matter a poor steak. ”
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The steak and mashed potatoes here are amazing! ”
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great place for a great meal in a great city. ”
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Server's name was Joan, she had a fantastic smile, and was very knowledgeable about the food and the history of the restaurant. ”
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Great service, but was not impressed with the food. ”
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love the double baked potato, I love the Prime Rib and I love the London Broil! ”
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Definetley on of the best steaks ive had. ”
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Gibson's steak house holds a reputation for one of Chicago's best steakhouses. ”
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The steaks are great - I have yet to have a better steak anywhere. ”
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love the food and the service. ”
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Service is good, mashed potatoes are dry. ”
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| menu variety |
100.0% positive |
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simple menu, and great steaks. ”
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| overall |
100.0% positive |
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great place for a great meal in a great city. ”
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Gibson's is without a doubt the best place in Chicago to see the "pretty people", and get a great Steak. ”
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This is a geat bar, but not a great fine dining restaurant so just go for the right reasons and enjoy the visit. ”
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If you are looking for a great place to impress friends or family then Gibsons is just the place for you! ”
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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. ”
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We had an absolutly great experience at this restaurant. ”
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great place, great meal, great city ”
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| return potential |
0.0% positive |
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However, for spending well over $300 for dinner, my guests were extremely disappointed and probably will never want to return again. ”
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| service |
93.24000358581543% positive |
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Great service, but was not impressed with the food. ”
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The only draw back to this wonderful steakhouse is that it was so busy it took a while for our waiter to wait on us. ”
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Waiter was friendly and generally up to par with past visits. ”
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The steakes are always grilled to perfection and the service is incredible. ”
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Side dishes were good, staff friendly (and good looking hostess), and a great bar. ”
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The bar is always lively with wonderful bartenders. ”
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love the food and the service. ”
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The staff is great. ”
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The bartenders are great and can actually make a proper drink (unlike some of the models that some places use). ”
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Gibson's is without a doubt the best place in Chicago to see the "pretty people", and get a great Steak. ”
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Great food and great service. ”
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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. ”
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The waiter Mohamed is terrific: funny, informed, efficient. ”
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The service is beyond amazing from the hostesses, to the bussers to the servers to the managers! ”
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The service was excellent, as well as the food and atmosphere. ”
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We were seated promptly by a polite hostess. ”
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The service we received was also top notch as the servers went out of their way to make sure our dining experience was perfect. ”
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The food and service was excellent (I had the 2lb lobster tail and it was incredible) and the atmosphere was very upbeat and fun (although crowded). ”
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Food is fabulous, servers and very knowledgeable on all foods and wines. ”
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Our waiter, Richard, was incredible - try to get him. ”
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The bartender made excellent recommendations and all the patrons around me knew him and greeted him as if he were their brother. ”
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Definitely a fun place for dinner as well, with great people watching. ”
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The service was great. ”
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do not remember having bad service or for that matter a poor steak. ”
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Food was great and the service was top notch. ”
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Gibson's has some of the best service that I have seen in a long time and the food is always fresh and well prepared. ”
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The combo of the great service, food, and prices made a top notch lunch stop. ”
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The place is always brimming with people and does have a good bar and a fun vibe. ”
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The food was top notch, and the service was the best I've had. ”
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Great atmosphere which is so typically Chicago in that it's noisy and fast with very open and vibrant people. ”
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Don't get me wrong, good food but your slammed in like sardines and no class from the waiters. ”
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The wait staff was very attentive ,and fun! ”
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Better service, more friendly staff, and i thought the food was better. ”
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Friendly people, hearty food, good music, and good service. ”
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and the service is terrific. ”
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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. ”
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beyond great service! ”
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| value |
100.0% positive |
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He ate a huge Ceaser salad. ”
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For the price ($50 w/potato & salad), I expect a perfect Filet Mignon. ”
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for the price, I'd expect the best meat I've ever had, but no, it wasen't ”
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The cheese potatto is huge. ”
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The combo of the great service, food, and prices made a top notch lunch stop. ”
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The steaks are done perfectly, at just the right temp for the natives, servings are huge and the martinis wash everything down nicely. ”
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Whether you are that yuppie you want everyone to think you are or you're just splurging at Gibson's for your one good meal of the month, it is worth every penny. ”
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fantastic place for out of towners to throw a few dollars around while on vacation, or for locals to spend special occasions at. ”
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Overall, the great food was worth the wait. ”
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| wait time |
75.0% positive |
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Great steaks but too crowded and the wait is way to long even with a reservation. ”
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not a slow meal ”
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would recommend Ruths or Chop house long before I recommend Gibson's. ”
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Gibson's has some of the best service that I have seen in a long time and the food is always fresh and well prepared. ”
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