Gene & Georgetti
11 people recommend, 2 warn against itvia r/AskChicago, r/chicagofood, r/chicago13 comments cited below
What people say, in short
Gene & Georgetti earns more recommendations than warnings in these discussions, but opinions are divided. Supporters praise it as an established steakhouse, and one diner particularly likes the broiler's sear. Another says delivery consistently arrives in good condition. The meaningful dissent is about the food: one commenter finds it unimpressive, and another reports disappointing steak and other dishes across repeated visits. The positive tally should not be read as unanimity.
Address
Gene & Georgetti, 500 N Franklin St, Chicago, IL 60654
At a glance
- Signature dishes
- Steak
- Opinions divided
- Yes
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The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Recommendsu/lonedroan in r/AskChicago · Apr 2024
Suggests Gene and Georgetti as a historic restaurant.
- Caveatu/TheRimmerodJobs in r/AskChicago · Apr 2024taste
Calls it historic but says the food isn't very good.
- Recommendsu/DessertFlowerz in r/chicagofood · May 2024
Is a huge fan of Gene and Georgetti's.
- Recommendsu/monkeybiziu in r/chicagofood · May 2024
One of the standard steakhouses that will be great.
- Recommendsu/ImportantCell4484 in r/chicagofood · May 2024
Says Gene & Georgetti is good.
- Recommendsu/bronxcheer in r/chicago · Feb 2024delivery
Says delivered orders from this place consistently show up in near-perfect shape.
- Recommendsu/Top_Waterweedpopper in r/AskChicago · Apr 2024
Recommends it for a steakhouse meal.
- Recommendsu/DrGonzo34 in r/chicagofood · Jan 2024
Rates Gene and Georgetti as pretty good.
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- Caveatu/isthisforeal in r/chicagofood · May 2024taste
A diner who visited three times calls the steak and other dishes terrible, ranking it poorly among Chicago steakhouses.
- Recommendsu/LifeActuarial in r/chicagofood · May 2024
Lists Gene and Georgetti's as great.
- Recommendsu/brcklndrs in r/chicagofood · May 2024taste
Commenter enjoyed the sear the broiler gives the steaks.
- Recommendsu/_TiberiusPrime_ in r/chicagofood · May 2024
Seconds the recommendation of Gene and Georgetti's.
- Recommendsu/InvestigatorIcy4705 in r/chicagofood · Jan 2024
Personally enjoys Gene & Georgetti's.
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