Tavern on Rush
Chicago, IL 60611
Phone: (312) 664-9600
- Cross Street:
- E Bellevue Place
- Directions:
- Bus: 36 to Bellevue
- Best of Citysearch:
- People Watching 2006
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri 11:30am-2am, Sat 11am-3am, Sun 11am-2am
Message from Tavern on Rush
An exciting restaurant
- Steakhouse
- Outdoor Cafe
- Full Bar
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Editorial Review for Tavern on Rush – by J.P. Anderson
The Scene
Thirty-something singles eye each other over martinis at the bar of this classy Gold Coast restaurant, whose country-club decor is all dark wood, leather accents and lazily twirling ceiling fans. Upstairs, the stately dining room is a more subdued, family-friendly scene, with tall, spacious booths, a bustling open kitchen and no-nonsense servers who could recite the menu backwards if asked.
The Food
The classic American menu scores with upscale steak and seafood plates. Favorite starters include artichoke and crab dip and griddled crab cakes, plus a regal fresh seafood platter piled with jumbo shrimp, crab claws, a mound of lump crabmeat and a few morsels of seared tuna with ginger. Steaks (all prime cuts and charcoal-grilled) are impeccable: Servers recommend the bone-in fillet, but the petite New York strip is more than enough meat for most appetites, perfectly cooked and ringed with a juicy layer of fat.
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Insider Tips
Where to SitDuring the warmer months, the Tavern's sidewalk patio is the ultimate spot for Rush Street people-watching.
What to DrinkThe list of wines by the glass is fairly limited, so go for a martini--they're big enough to swim in.
Call AheadDue to the restaurant's popularity, it's best to call ahead and make a reservation, especially during summer when the outdoor patio is open.
User Reviews for Tavern on Rush
11/02/2007 Posted by badjuju
See and be seen at this Rush location. I made the mistake of coming here to have steak w/ my sister. The food was blasphemously bland. I couldn't resist adding salt to my side dishes and even worcestershire sauce to my steak to make the food more palatable. I could imagine a fun singles or even after work scene but do not come here for the food. Maybe the drinks since there is a big bar in the middle. Ambience is fine otherwise. Saves itself w/ 3 stars!
Pros: Rush street = people watching
Cons: The steaks, the service is slooooooow
03/23/2007 Posted by jayne312
This place seems to be designed for suburbanites seeking the hope of downtown upscale. The food falls short of average, the bartenders are rude and un-attentive, and the management is creepy. As with all other Stefani restaurants, this one caters to the tourists and suburbanites. The valet parking staff keep the upscale cars in front to give the impression of an upscale environment, but since I live n the neighborhood, I'm here to tell you it's the same people each week showing off their cars. Cheesy older men leer at scantily clad women from Schaumberg. Pass this place by.
Pros: Outdoor seating
Cons: Everything else
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