The Gage
- Neighborhood: Grant Park Museums
- 24 S. Michigan Ave.
- Chicago, IL 60603
- 312-372-4243
- Price range: $$$ ($16-$25)
Think of this handsome spot across from Millennium Park as an Irish pub that went to culinary school. It's got that slap-you-on-the-back charm, but it also goes the extra mile with a menu of snazzy comfort fare.
Billy Lawless, an original partner in the The Grafton, has partnered up with his father (also Billy) to open The Gage. Dirk Flanigan (ex-Meritage, Blue Water Grill) is exec chef, offering a globally influenced American menu – think lamb chop and stew vindaloo or roasted saddle of elk with mashed potatoes, juniper berry and rosemary. The interior has a 1930s vintage-industrial vibe with moss-green subway tiles and reclaimed factory windows. The space makes a great business meeting or office party destination for its Loop neighbors.
Getting There
- Cross Streets:
- Madison and Michigan.
- Parking:
- Street Parking Difficult and Valet. Valet Parking: Call for details.
- Public Transportation:
- CTA Bus: Michigan Avenue routes.
- Wheelchair Access:
- Yes
The Basics
- Hours:
-
Lunch: 11 a.m.-4 p.m. daily
Brunch: 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Saturday-Sunday
Dinner: 4 p.m.-midnight daily (bar open until 2 a.m. Sunday-Friday; 3 a.m. Saturday)
- Cuisine:
- American Contemporary
- Meals Served:
- Weekend Brunch, Dinner, and Lunch
- Price Range:
- $$$ ($16-$25)
- Reservations:
- Accepted
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar. 30-plus bottled beers, plus small-batch whiskeys.
- Smoking:
- No
Features
- Facilities:
- Private Party and Banquet Facilities. Capacity: 60-120
- Worth Noting:
- New on the scene.
- Payment Methods:
- American Express, Discover Card, Mastercard, and Visa
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes
- Seating :
- Capacity: 120 restaurant; 100 bar.
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"Great for after work "
By Penedes from Streeterville, July 10, 2009
This place is fun and people always seem in a good mood anywhere around the bar. The big booths are good and less noisy if you are eating. The fo...
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"outstanding dining experience"
By flowrch702 from uptown, July 9, 2009
Two of my girlfriends and I recently went in for dinner at the gage and had an outstanding experience! All of the food was INCREDIBLE, our server ...
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"Excellent food best eaten Sunday through Thursday"
By Jo from Gold Coast, February 24, 2009
I have eaten at the Gage about 4 times and the food is excellent. Based on my experience - the service and food are better if you eat there when i...
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