Food Gold Coast, The Loop & Chicago River
Gibsons Bar & Steakhouse
A place to eat in Gold Coast, The Loop & Chicago River, a splurge ($$$$) and worth about 2 hours. Best time to go: Early seating on Dec 31.
Why go
Gold Coast steakhouse open since 1989, known for huge cuts, martinis and a packed bar on big nights.
It is one of 9 curated places we feature in The Loop & Chicago River, alongside 3 sights, 2 places to eat and 1 activity. 2 more of our picks sit within about half a mile in a straight line, so it pairs easily with The Drake and Magnificent Mile.
- Type
- Food
- Neighborhood
- Gold Coast
- Price
- $$$$
- Time needed
- 2 hr
- Best time
- Early seating on Dec 31
Nearby
Our closest curated picks, including 4 beyond The Loop & Chicago River. Distances are straight-line, not walking or driving.
- 1The Drake
1920 lakefront hotel at the top of the Magnificent Mile, known for afternoon tea in the Palm Court.
Stay · Chicago · 0.2 mi straight-line - 2Magnificent Mile
Michigan Avenue's shopping stretch north of the river, with about a million lights strung through its trees in winter.
Sight · Chicago · 0.5 mi straight-line - 3Shaw's Crab House
River North seafood house since 1984, with an oyster bar and a formal dining room for crab legs and lobster.
Food · 0.8 mi straight-line - 4North Avenue Beach
Lakefront beach and pier on the Lakefront Trail with one of the best views back to the Gold Coast skyline.
Outdoors · Lincoln Park · 0.8 mi straight-line - 5The Langham, Chicago
Luxury hotel in Mies van der Rohe's AMA Plaza tower, right on the river beside the Wabash Avenue bridge.
Stay · 0.9 mi straight-line - 6Chicago Architecture Center River Cruise
90-minute docent-led boat tour of the skyscrapers along the Chicago River.
Activity · Chicago · 0.9 mi straight-line
On these curated routes
Gibsons Bar & Steakhouse is a stop on our Chicago New Year's Eve route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.
More places to eat in The Loop & Chicago River
Another curated place to eat in The Loop & Chicago River. See the full The Loop & Chicago River guide.
When to go: weather by month, based on Chicago
Our climate figures for The Loop & Chicago River come from nearby Chicago. Average daily highs in Chicago run from 32°F in January to 77°F in July; May is usually the wettest month. For Gibsons Bar & Steakhouse itself, we suggest: Early seating on Dec 31.
Modelled monthly averages for Chicago from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Chicago weather by month (covers The Loop & Chicago River).
Getting there
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- Coordinates
- 41.90139, -87.62806
- Destination
- The Loop & Chicago River, Illinois
Gibsons Bar & Steakhouse: quick answers
How much time do you need at Gibsons Bar & Steakhouse?
Plan on about 2 hours at Gibsons Bar & Steakhouse. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.
When is the best time to visit Gibsons Bar & Steakhouse?
Our pick: Early seating on Dec 31. Insider tip: NYE tables go fast; the bar does not take reservations if you are willing to wait.
Which TripsCircle routes include Gibsons Bar & Steakhouse?
Gibsons Bar & Steakhouse appears on Chicago New Year's Eve, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.
Add Gibsons Bar & Steakhouse to your crew's plan
Save it to a shared TripsCircle itinerary, settle the timing with a quick poll, and split the costs with everyone going to The Loop & Chicago River.
Plan The Loop & Chicago River
- The Loop & Chicago River travel guide 9 places
- Chicago weather (covers The Loop & Chicago River) weather by month
Lists & regions
Also in The Loop & Chicago River
- Art on the Mart Sight
- Chicago Riverwalk Activity
- Cindy's Drinks
Curated recommendation, not live listing data. Confirm hours, prices, bookings and access before you go.