The Gage
Quick info
About The Gage
On 24 S Michigan Ave near Grant Park and the Art Institute, The Gage serves American food across a menu of 133 items with a bar covering beers, wine, and cocktails. Starters run from Fried Pickles and Dublin Prawn Cocktail to a Pub Scotch Egg, alongside mains like a venison burger and scallops, with a curry entree and a Whiskey-Braised Pork Poutine also on offer. Seating includes booths and larger tables for bigger parties, and a private dining room is available for groups. Waitstaff serve each table, and a step-free entrance allows wheelchair access. High chairs suit families with young children, and dogs are welcome. Outdoor seating is available, and takeaway and delivery let guests eat off site. Reservations are recommended, and a wait is common even so. The restaurant opens daily, and free Wi-Fi is available throughout.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- ParkingPaid multi-storey car park · Paid parking lot · Paid street parking
- AccessibilityHas wheelchair-accessible entrance · Has wheelchair-accessible seating · Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
- Good for kidsHigh chairs available · Family friendly
- DietaryServes organic dishes · Serves vegan dishes · Serves vegetarian dishes
Menu & Prices
133 dishes · mains $3–72- Crispy Brussels & Burrata Toast$18.00
- Fried Pickles$13.00
- Pub Scotch Egg$15.00
- Dublin Prawn Cocktail$29.00
- Whiskey-Braised Pork Poutine$20.00
- Delice De Bourgongne Cheese$25.00
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention cheeseburger, scallops, venison burger and french fries.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention cheeseburger, scallops, venison burger and french fries.
Customer Review Summary
Diners consistently point to the cheeseburger and fries as the standout, several calling it among the best they've had, alongside standout entrees like the venison burger, chicken fried lobster, and scallops. Close behind, the cocktails and drink menu draw repeated praise, from the Spicy Margarita to a Buffalo Check and dirty martini, and brunch gets singled out too, with avocado toast, an Irish Breakfast, and scones mentioned warmly. Desserts also recur as a highlight, with the sticky coffee pudding and apple galette both called out, though one reviewer noted the pudding itself ran a bit dry. Service is repeatedly described as attentive and quick, with staff praised for accommodating requests like preparing broccolini without butter. The main recurring caveat is price, with a few reviewers noting the cost runs above average for Chicago and one wishing entrees came with a side dish included. Several reviewers mention booking ahead for a better table, with one specifically requesting a booth to good effect.
Customer Review Summary
Diners consistently point to the cheeseburger and fries as the standout, several calling it among the best they've had, alongside standout entrees like the venison burger, chicken fried lobster, and scallops. Close behind, the cocktails and drink menu draw repeated praise, from the Spicy Margarita to a Buffalo Check and dirty martini, and brunch gets singled out too, with avocado toast, an Irish Breakfast, and scones mentioned warmly. Desserts also recur as a highlight, with the sticky coffee pudding and apple galette both called out, though one reviewer noted the pudding itself ran a bit dry. Service is repeatedly described as attentive and quick, with staff praised for accommodating requests like preparing broccolini without butter. The main recurring caveat is price, with a few reviewers noting the cost runs above average for Chicago and one wishing entrees came with a side dish included. Several reviewers mention booking ahead for a better table, with one specifically requesting a booth to good effect.
Featured reviews
- Holly Anderson
“Get the lamb biryani. You won’t be disappointed. Sooo much flavor. This is my new favorite dinner spot. Service was perfect too. Our server was extremely attentive and informative any time we had questions.”
- Jonathan Foulk
“The Gage absolutely understood the assignment. One of the best cheeseburgers I’ve had in a long time—juicy, cheesy, perfectly cooked, and served with fries that disappeared faster than my self-control. The service was flawless, and the atmosphere feels upscale without making you sit there wondering which fork requires a finance degree. Definitely make a reservation, especially if you want a good table. We requested a booth, and it made the whole experience even better. Great meal, great service, and a burger I will be thinking about longer than I should admit.”
- Breanna Brewer
“Food was just okay. Everything had something wrong with it. Scotch egg was soft boiled, gravy poured on my chicken was ice cold, the Baileys brownie was more Baileys than anything etc. Everything was mediocre or missed the mark. Our server …”
- Christian Vonk
“The atmosphere is great, it’s the type of place you’d want to dress nice for. Service was good was good as well. Purely giving this place 4 stars instead of 5, because for the price, you’d expect the food to be a tad better. Don’t get me …”
- Mike Moyer
“We came here with a large group, so it is tough to prepare for that many people but overall it was a great meal. It was downstairs so the ceiling it’s below and gets very loud but the Service did a great job overall and it was very attentive.”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Highlights
“Refined cuisine with a selection of beers, wine, and cocktails in a lively space with Millennium Park views.”
- Has fast service
- Has great beer selection
- Serves great cocktails
- Serves great coffee
- Serves great dessert
- Has great wine list
Amenities
- Has Wi-Fi
- Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Paid parking lot
- Accepts reservations
- Has outdoor seating
- Dogs allowed outside
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- Has no-contact delivery
- Offers takeaway
- Serves dine-in
- Family friendly
- Serves vegan dishes
- Has bar on site
- Offerings· 13
- Serves alcohol
- Serves beer
- Serves cocktails
- Serves coffee
- Serves comfort food
- Serves happy-hour drinks
- Serves late-night food
- Serves organic dishes
- Has private dining room
- Serves small plates
- Serves spirits
- Serves vegetarian dishes
- Serves wine
- Accessibility· 2
- Has wheelchair-accessible seating
- Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
- Parking· 3
- Paid multi-storey car park
- Paid street parking
- Difficult to find a space
- Dining options· 8
- Serves breakfast
- Serves brunch
- Serves lunch
- Serves dinner
- Has catering
- Serves dessert
- Has seating
- Has table service
- Facilities· 1
- Has toilet
- Atmosphere· 4
- Cosy
- Romantic
- Trendy
- Upmarket
- Family-friendly· 1
- High chairs available
- Planning· 4
- Brunch reservations recommended
- Lunch reservations recommended
- Dinner reservations recommended
- Usually has a wait
- Service options· 2
- Offers delivery
- On-site services available
- Highlights· 7
- Has fast service
- Has great beer selection
- Serves great cocktails
- Serves great coffee
- Serves great dessert
- Has great wine list
- Serves local speciality
- Popular for· 4
- Popular for breakfast
- Popular for lunch
- Popular for dinner
- Good for solo dining
- Crowd· 4
- Good for groups
- LGBTQ+ friendly
- Popular with tourists
- Transgender safe space
Location
American restaurants near The Gage
- Remington's4.52,7530.1 mi$30–90
prime rib, crab cakes, carrot cake
- Exchequer Restaurant & Pub4.43,1210.2 mi$20–30
deep dish pizza, burgers, cheese curds and pickles
- The Dearborn4.79,5180.3 mi$30–80
fish and chips, truffle fries, burger
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Gage | 4.65,107 | — | $30–60 | cheeseburger, scallops, venison burger |
| Remington's | 4.52,753 | 0.1 mi | $30–90 | prime rib, crab cakes, carrot cake |
| Exchequer Restaurant & Pub | 4.43,121 | 0.2 mi | $20–30 | deep dish pizza, burgers, cheese curds and pickles |
| The Dearborn | 4.79,518 | 0.3 mi | $30–80 | fish and chips, truffle fries, burger |
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