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   MadelonB

   Chicago

   9 reviews

   5.0

   9 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

   overall5food5service4ambience4

   The good is delicious, the service really good, love the ambiance, and the peanut butter s’mores cake is a must try! I had asked for a quiet booth for a guest with hearing aids on my Open table reservation and they found a great location for our dinner-it can get quite noisy-thank you! Always a favorite, we’ll be back!

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   tika

   Chicago

   10 reviews

   5.0

   10 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   We had great food and an attentive waitress. We love the atmosphere.

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   MatthewM

   New England

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 2 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Great night. Food was excellent. Waiter was very knowledgeable and helpful.

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   julbranielb

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 2 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Great experience food and service. Tables were really close so no real private conversations. I’m from Houston and would highly recommend.

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   Satisfied

   Washington DC

   20 reviews

   vip
   3.0

   20 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

   overall3food3service3ambience4

   Very rushed and wait staff was in a hurry. We were there for 1.5 hours total. Drinks, apps and dinner.

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   TedG

   Chicago

   46 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   46 reviews

   Dined 3 days ago

   overall5food5service3ambience4

   We always love the Gage! Our server that night was very slow in coming to the table and throughout the entire meal, but the floor manager helped with drinks. The service is usually really attentive, so I think this was just an off night. The hamachi crude is a must! We had the duck leg shepherd's pie and the fish and chips and they were both excellent as usual. The Gage is perfect for pre-symphony and Harris Theatre events as it's within walking distance to both.

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   1funspot

   Chicago

   56 reviews

   5.0

   56 reviews

   Dined 4 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   The Gage is the perfect spot for pre-concert dining. Though the restaurant was busy, the service was attentive and the timing great. We both ordered the fish 'n chips. I was able to substitute a house salad for the fries. We were done with time to spare in getting to our concert.

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   JRG1

   Louisville

   11 reviews

   5.0

   11 reviews

   Dined 4 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Great place for a business lunch. Food portions were great, the service on point, and the validated parking is a nice touch, especially given the area. For those that are from out of town that you are working with, you're able to give them lunch with a local feel, but still in an area that would excite your guests at the moment.

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   DanielleO

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 5 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Exceeded my expectations! Wonderful experience from start to finish.

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    LizS

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Love the Gage … Never disappoints! Great location for after the theater. Went after seeing “Tina”. Fantastic show and dinner!

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    traveller

    Montreal

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall1food2service1ambience3

    Even if i made a reservation, i was first seated right in a very crowded area with all utensils and staffs. Me and my friend asked for the separate checks but the server told us to come up with the amount including taxes. I have never seen this kind of attitude

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    stacyo

    Dallas

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    always a great experience! fantastic service, delicious food & drink, lovely ambiance.

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    ArmandoG

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Excellent food, Excellent service and great atmosphere!!!

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    OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Service was excellent. We had a toddler in our party and the staff was very accommodating. I have never had any complaints about the food. Always great!

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    OpenTable Diner

    Denver

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Thank you. Billy, for the fabulous bottle of champagne for my birthday celebration! We love you!!! - Bija and Kevin

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    SueF

    Chicago

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    Great food, interesting wine list, excellent service.

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    EUGENES

    Chicago

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    We had an unexpected out of town family member come to Chicago and joined us for dinner the manager the waitstaff everyone involved couldn’t have been more gracious in trying to make us comfortable and we had a wonderful dinner thank you to the Gage you have loyal customers

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    CCPort

    Chicago

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Our dinner was superb. We had the Hamachi Crudo starter, Bibb Lettuce and Caesar salads, and the Tagliatelle entrée. The service was also superb. We will definitely be coming back here often.

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    LarryB

    Chicago

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Great place for brunch, everyone in our party was happy

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    PamG

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Loved sitting in the smaller room at the back - great ambience. Food was terrific, we had Duck Shephard's Pie, Corned Beef Hash with poached eggs, and the vegan Curry - all three got rave reviews from each of us. Server was very attentive. Great experience.

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    RobSquared

    Chicago

    19 reviews

    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Always love The Gage! Food was fabulous as always. Loved the fish & chips and corned beef sandwich

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    EthanL

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall3food2service3ambience4

    Food seems to have gone downhill from previous experiences. The fish in the fish and chips was over cooked as it was very mushy and the poutine had soggy fries and no gravy. Disappointed with the prices they charge.

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    ThomasG

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Amazing food. Desert fantastic. Love the ambience. Was a bit loud only because it was St. Patricks Day and there was a live band.

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    RyanS

    Chicago

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    I love this place. Always great food and a great time!

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    Rainbowtoe

    Chicago

    16 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    16 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall4food4service4ambience4

    Elegant design, great food, very nice option for dining downtown. As Chicagoans we tend to prefer the character of neighborhood restaurants over downtown spots, but The Gage is a charming modern bistro, and it's owned by a friendly and well loved local restauranteur.

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    CindyW

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    The Gage did not disappoint for a celebration on St. Patrick's Day. There was live music, a roaming bagpiper, decorations and staff who made the meal terrific. Would go back in a heartbeat.

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    JimM

    Chicago

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Excellent as always! Fast and efficient service! Scrumptious food and creative expertly crafted cocktails. Highly recommended!

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    Den2gxp1

    Chicago

    48 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    48 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Incredible! It’s always fresh, flavorful and the presentation is so well executed. We went on St. Patrick’s day and Billy the owner as usual was so kind, thanking everyone. He’s an amazing Man. The smoked haddock cake was unbelievable we had 3! The corn beef sandwich never disappoints- piled high, lean and delicious! The soup homemade with chunks of chicken was so warm and they don’t add salt! It was another great time.

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    OpenTable Diner

    Cincinnati

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    St Patrick’s Day menu was excellent! Food was wonderful and the Pot o’ Gold dessert was delish.

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    ExperiencedDiner

    Dallas

    26 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    26 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food4service5ambience5

    was all good except my caesar salad came topped with so much parmesan you could barely see the lettuce. way too excessive.

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    KellyS

    Jacksonville

    16 reviews

    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on March 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    What a fun surprise to find this energetic upscale Irish restaurant to dine at before the symphony. We had six in our party and plenty to share with our 2 appetizers (wow...the mussels and poutine) and everyone found something they were loved from hamburgers, fish and chips to a delicious filet.

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    stelewci

    Chicago

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on March 16, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience4

    The Gage is a long time favorite of mine. Billy Lawless and his team never disappoint.

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    CindyM

    Chicago

    25 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    25 reviews

    Dined on March 16, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience3

    Love the Venison burger--keeps us coming back! St Patrick's Day specials were nicely varied and more creative than standard Irish fare.

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    KimO

    Chicago

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on March 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    We really enjoyed our lunch - salad deliciousness- and wonderful service from Kim.

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    HungryJoe

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 14, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4

    A very pleasant business dinner, very nice hospitality.

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    GoodEats

    Chicago

    296 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    296 reviews

    Dined on March 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    The Gage is always a great place to take clients. Everyone loves it!

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    ElisabethG

    Raleigh

    15 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on March 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Excellent dinner. Service was perfect - there when you need something or a refill - otherwise they stay out of your way. Fish & Chips for my dinner partner was perfect to celebrate St. Patrick's Day. My Sturgeon was excellent on a soft, creamy base of celery puree. Simple, light, but exquisite. Would definitely recommend to others. Looks as if they handle large tables extremely well and efficiently - just a bit tight to navigate around the tables. Definitely make plans to try this place out! You will not be disappointed.

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    RandallA

    Chicago

    45 reviews

    5.0

    45 reviews

    Dined on March 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    My wife and I had excellent meals off of the St. Pat's lunch menu. My corned beef and cabbage sandwich was the best I've ever had, with lean corned beef and just the right amount of sauce. My wife's curry was also really well done, and we both had lovely specialty drinks. Service was excellent, and we appreciated that the host moved us to a quiet spot do that we could hear each other well. A great restaurant.

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    LiamC

    Chicago

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 13, 2023

    overall4food3service5ambience4

    Great service, a little mishap but the people there were great.

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    WaltTalks

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    This was a PHENOMENAL dinner choice. It was my first time visiting The Gage and it was for a first date. My date and I enjoyed ourselves tremendously! The steaks were cooked to perfection and the ability to cut it with a butter knife speaks volumes by itself. We are definitely coming back.

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