The Gage
14 expert reviews
“In a sprawling set of historic buildings directly opposite Millennium Park, The Gage provides refuge from the teeming Michigan Avenue crowds.”
– Michelin Guide
"A stone's throw from Millennium Park, the Gage is a gastropub specializing in faithful but wholly unique reinterpretations of comfort food and classic pub grub." Full review
""In a row of ordinary eateries", this "über-hip" gastropub is an "upscale surprise", "really delivering" with "adventurous" New American eats and a "phenomenal beer selection"." Full review
"If it wasn't for all the suited-up drones in the front-room bar waiting for their 6:41 Metra trains, this would probably be one of our favorite new restaurants."
"You can call The Gage many things --- a pub, a gourmet dining experience, an after-work hangout, a swanky wine bar --- but don't call it a gastropub." Full review
"If you’re in it for the long haul and are doing dinner, expect to fill up—everything is rich and aggressively flavorful." Full review
"Classy brews, burgers and meat."
1 Star
"Note the facade by Louis Sullivan at no. 18, where his typical flowery ornament enlivens the spandrels and explodes from the piers at the cornice." Full review
"Serves the gamut from fish ’n chips to saddle of elk. Lively bar as well as more elegant dining areas. “More than just upscale pub grub; cool turn-of-the-century vibe.”" Full review
"Steps from Millennium Park, this classy, spacious restaurant and bar is decked out with loads of handsome touches: exposed brick, sage green subway tile, hardwood floors and a lovely tin ceiling." Full review
7.3
"The Gage is our top choice in the Loop for bar food." Full review