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Gilt Bar

4.6(1,988)
American Restaurant

About

Gilt Bar offers an intimate, vintage library-inspired setting ideal for business dinners and client meetings. The space balances comfort with a refined atmosphere, featuring a menu of upscale American dishes that impress without pretense.

Downstairs, The Library provides a discreet, speakeasy-style private dining room perfect for groups seeking privacy and a distinctive vibe. Attentive service and thoughtfully crafted cocktails round out the turnkey hospitality experience.

Best for

  • Intimate client dinners in a vintage lounge
  • Upscale team dinners with attentive service
  • Cocktail receptions with craft drink highlights

Request a Package

Tell the venue what you're planning and they'll respond with a custom proposal within 1–2 business days.

Group Dining Event

Custom request

Perfect for team dinners, client lunches, and celebration meals. Reserve a private or semi-private space for your group with food, drinks, and AV if needed.

What's typically included

  • Private or semi-private space
  • Food & beverage
  • AV & technology

Happy Hour

Custom request

Host a relaxed evening reception for your team or clients. Reserve a space for drinks and light bites in a social, low-key setting.

What's typically included

  • Private or semi-private space
  • Food & beverage

Full Buyout

Custom request

Take over the entire restaurant for your event. Full control of the space, menu, and atmosphere — ideal for large celebrations or exclusive corporate events.

What's typically included

  • Full venue layout
  • Food & beverage
  • AV & technology

Venue Details

Standout features

Vintage library lounge with intimate, speakeasy vibe
Atmosphere
Vintage library lounge with intimate, speakeasy vibe
The Library is a discreet, hidden space downstairs that nods to Chicago's speakeasy history, offering an intimate and luxurious setting distinct from the main dining area.
Upscale American menu with standout dishes
Food & Beverage
Upscale American menu with standout dishes
The menu features refined American fare including a rich Chicken & Morel Pot Pie topped with roasted bone marrow and a double wagyu cheeseburger praised for its quality and value.
Well-crafted, potent cocktail specialties
Cocktails
Well-crafted, potent cocktail specialties
Signature cocktails like the potent whiskey sour and the Hemingway daiquiri are highlights, crafted with care and praised for their balance and flavor.

At a glance

Rated 4.6 on Google · 1,988 reviews