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The Gage

The Gage

Gastropub and Cocktail Bar$$$$
The Loop, Chicago
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    Megha G.
    "The venison burger is absolutely delicious....service is great"(29 Tips)
    Meghan S.
    "The scotch egg was amazing and the steak was the best I've ever had!"(22 Tips)
    Laura W.
    "Can't go wrong with the poutine, mussels, or fondue."(23 Tips)
    Azlan T.
    "wrong with the Gage burger"(6 Tips)
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  • Grant H.heart icon on user image
    Grant HoughMarch 17, 2012
    Actually there last night, super busy cuz of the holiday. But bar service was great! food was delish, altho the sausages weren't great.
  • Ziur O.heart icon on user image
    Ziur OtreborMarch 15, 2014
    Try the venison burger medium rare and the Amish chicken! Maaaaaaaan...
  • John Z.
    John ZahrMarch 22, 2014
    There's Guinness in the Bloody Mary. This makes it... Perfect.
  • Ellen S.heart icon on user image
    Ellen S. P.August 7, 2014
    The roasted cauliflower appetizer is spectacular!
  • Alex Z.
    Alex ZaltsmanJune 9, 2012
    Wow! Try the Bloody Mary. Smoked salmon sandwich is outstanding as well.
  • Biancaheart icon on user image
    BiancaApril 7, 2019
    Been here 5+ times
    Scotch eggs!!! 🤩
  • Cynthia S.
    Cynthia SmithDecember 23, 2011
    Can get extremely crowded but a nice place to hang before dinner or after concert drinks.
  • Kevin M.
    Kevin MacSeptember 6, 2013
    Fish & Chips are good and crispy while the burgers are supreme.
  • Cheryl C.
    Cheryl CrouseJuly 19, 2011
    Ask for Alyson to be your waitress, she is FANTASTIC!!!! A real professional with lots of great suggestions!!!
  • Matt C.heart icon on user image
    Matt CosentinoMarch 4, 2017
    The spicy buffalo ribs are amazing.
  • Benjamin E.heart icon on user image
    Benjamin ElvengMay 19, 2018
    Steak was amazing
  • Karl R.
    Karl RonnOctober 4, 2013
    Great gastro pub for lunch. Right opposite Grant Park.
  • Valerio S.heart icon on user image
    Valerio SoldaniOctober 15, 2014
    Greatest signature burger ever. Good place. Late open
  • Nick F.heart icon on user image
    Nick FruendtDecember 4, 2015
    High quality ingredients and high quality lunch
  • Sabrina M.
    Sabrina MSeptember 29, 2013
    Do not miss the mussels vindaloo. You'll be full & happy!
  • Amber N.heart icon on user image
    Amber NelsonOctober 31, 2015
    Great service and food, ask for the specials
  • Fallon L.heart icon on user image
    Fallon LeybaJune 21, 2021
    yummy omelettes and parmesan brussel sprouts
  • Jeff C.heart icon on user image
    Jeff CarterAugust 24, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    A bit overpriced but good food and drink. Nice atmosphere.
  • Dana D.
    Dana DanielleApril 6, 2013
    Great service! Fried pickles and beat salad are delicious!
  • Joseph F.heart icon on user image
    Joseph FinnAugust 7, 2014
    Been here 10+ times
    Elk is always good and the scotch egg.
  • Ben V.
    Ben VFebruary 21, 2012
    Try the Venison Burger (medium rare) and Scotch Egg. They are delicious.
  • Omar P.
    Omar PerezOctober 16, 2012
    Try the Venison Burger, Olive & Tomato Tapenade with Sylvan Star Gouda
  • Micheline H.
    Micheline HynesAugust 28, 2013
    Try the Blackberry Sorbet - Delightfully tart and refreshing.
  • ✨Misty W.
    ✨Misty WuoriNovember 28, 2012
    I enjoyed the bar atmosphere. Service was fantastic! Not my favorite menu selection.
  • Megha G.
    Megha GhildiyalDecember 2, 2012
    The venison burger is absolutely delicious....service is great
  • Chefs Feed
    Chefs FeedAugust 22, 2014
    Tony Priolo, chef of Piccolo Sogno, eats here on his nights off. He loves the Caramelized lobster. Read more
  • Marc M.
    Marc M.December 20, 2013
    Reserve a table on OpenTable…and reserve early!
  • Allison K.heart icon on user image
    Allison KaminskiDecember 16, 2015
    Get the venison burger for brunch!!!
  • Johanne B.heart icon on user image
    The Poutine was great!
  • Elizabeth B.heart icon on user image
    Elizabeth BernalOctober 15, 2021
    Steak tartare!!, one of my favorite dishes!!
  • ISC C.heart icon on user image
    ISC ChicagoMarch 24, 2016
    Been here 5+ times
    The poutine is quite amazing
  • Roderick S.
    Roderick SayersOctober 4, 2013
    Very crowded but great food that's worth the wait.
  • John M.heart icon on user image
    John McClainMarch 23, 2018
    Scallop Salad. But add greens to it.
  • Paris L.
    Paris LMarch 16, 2016
    On a nicer day, ask to sit on their beautiful patio.
  • Karin L.
    Karin LušnicAugust 28, 2016
    Great service, best burger in town.
  • Mike H.heart icon on user image
    Mike HAugust 17, 2014
    The venison burger is amazing!!
  • Eric M.heart icon on user image
    Eric MunnJanuary 12, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    It's not on the menu, but The Gage cocktail is excellent.
  • José V.
    José ViruetMarch 29, 2013
    Amazing fish and chips, great curry sauce too!
  • Aditiheart icon on user image
    AditiNovember 2, 2016
    Skip the beef tartare. They ruin it by putting some strange aioli. Leave a good thing to stand for itself!
  • Eric R.heart icon on user image
    Eric RobersonMarch 9, 2015
    The Scotch eggs was really good
  • ISC C.heart icon on user image
    ISC ChicagoMarch 4, 2021
    Been here 5+ times
    Fish n chips
  • Adrienne
    AdrienneNovember 17, 2010
    Poutine was a bit much, but delicious. Great beer list. Can't wait to try the fish and chips.
  • Marissa Y.heart icon on user image
    Marissa YennieNovember 17, 2014
    The Venison Burger and the mushroom sandwich.
  • maddi m.
    maddi masinoJuly 4, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    Ask to be seated in Kevin's section. Tip him well because he's hot!
  • Rebecca T.heart icon on user image
    Rebecca ThomsonNovember 21, 2013
    Been here 10+ times
    The vindaloo mussels are amazing!!
  • Mariana D.
    Mariana De LuccaApril 12, 2013
    The fondue is absolutely out of this world!!!
  • Lisa W.
    Lisa WangSeptember 4, 2014
    Poutine is great but extremely overcooked pork belly
  • Abdallah A.
    Abdallah Al-HakimMarch 31, 2013
    Excellent food before or after the museum visit
  • Kevin A.heart icon on user image
    Kevin ArtsDecember 27, 2014
    Decent new American food, if not overly inventive.
  • Robert H.
    Robert HidalgoJuly 29, 2013
    Try the Venison Burger. It's delicious.
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