Gilt Bar
8 people recommendvia r/chicagofood8 comments cited below
What people say, in short
Gilt Bar draws recommendations for a steak dinner at the bar. One diner singles out its ribeye, and another rates the steak highly against other restaurants in the same group. A commenter describes a more limited steak selection than at Bavette's.
Address
Gilt Bar, 230 W Kinzie St, Chicago, IL 60654
At a glance
- Signature dishes
- Ribeye
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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/S_Dizot in r/chicagofood · Feb 2026variety
Suggests Gilt Bar as backup with a ribeye on the menu and nice bar.
- Recommendsu/If-By-Whisky in r/chicagofood · Jan 2025taste
Says it isn't strictly Italian but has a great steak on the menu, along with a strong pasta selection.
- Recommendsu/testing81789 in r/chicagofood · Jul 2026
Lists Gilt Bar as a trendier option, kind of.
- Recommendsu/Aromatic-Sherbet9938 in r/chicagofood · May 2025
Names Gilt Bar as a suggestion.
- Recommendsu/lemonricottalover in r/chicagofood · Oct 2025variety
Describes a more limited steak selection than at Bavette's.
- Recommendsu/Dubious_Titan in r/chicagofood · Sep 2026
Calls Gilt Bar great.
- Recommendsu/Affectionate-Gur1642 in r/chicagofood · Oct 2025
Considers it a good suggestion, provided you can get a table.
- Recommendsu/Fair_chap in r/chicagofood · May 2025taste
Calls it the best steak Hogsalt offers.
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Details last checked 10 Nov 2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.