LUXBAR

This is a great joint in a trendy part of town! For the location and ambiance, the prices were fairly reasonable, especially for Chicago. The Luxe burger was $17.50 and it was pretty sizeable. My wife and I actually shared it, which they split and plated for us. We each also got a small crock of fries, but it looked like we received more than if we had not split the plate. Very nice gesture by the team there!The burger itself was on point! Very tasty, very fresh, very well cooked and presented. It's one of the few "gourmet" burgers I've had that wasn't falling apart too. Well constructed and presented.We were talked into upgrading the fries to their truffled ones, and that was the right call. So delicious, I couldn't stop eating them!I also ordered the "build-your-own" Old Fashioned. I love the concept, but I couldn't decide on the options. So, I went with the "let the bartender choose" option, just with asking for a single 3" ice cube. Very accommodating! The joint was CROWDED! Even without the standing bar crowd, it was very hard to leave after we were finished. They really packed in the tables and chairs. There's an ample patio out front, though, and what looked to be additional seating upstairs. It wound up being very loud because of this, though, but we had a good conversation still with the table of four.I dug the aesthetic of the place too! It almost had a mix of post-bellum French style, with splashes of art deco scattered about. Very neat décor!Overall, this is a great little joint to get a good meal at a decent price in a relaxing atmosphere, provided you don't mind crowds or noise. Hardly worth detracting a star for, though. I'd recommend it if you're in the area, and I'd return readily without hesitation!

After having a difficult time finding a place to eat on July 4th, we made the short walk from Michigan Ave. to Luxbar for a late dinner. The restaurant was very busy, but the hostess was able to get us seated very quickly. We ordered the guacamole with homemade chips, and both were excellent. The guacamole was fresh and delicious. I had the chili, made with prime steak and black beans. It was better than your average chili you find in restaurants. They do put fresh jalapeños in the chili, not the pickled kind, so the heat is real.T had the buffalo chicken salad. The chicken was hand-breaded and had just enough buffalo sauce that you knew what it was.The service was excellent, with Emma making sure that fellow Tennesseans were taken care of. We are very glad we found this place. The atmosphere and food were outstanding.

We came here to try their espresso martini and it did not disappoint! It was not too sweet or too bitter - it was just the perfect combination of coffee and sweetness that I love. The bartenders are honestly some of the nicest bartenders I've met in the city! I highly recommend grabbing a seat at the bar. The place overall has a nice old school Chicago feel to it thanks to the dark wood interior.

It is conveniently located across the street from our hotel, where we got a small discount. I have been wanting to come here for a while though. It worked out very well since it was slightly rainy and we could walk on over. I got the salmon and a side of broccoli. It was good not as flavorful as I was hoping it to be. Service was quick and easy. There were a couple of flies that made lunch a little annoying.

We loved being able to sit outside and watch the passerby's! The cocktails were good. I liked my husband's old fashioned more than my spritz! The food was just enough for a light lunch- but I know this place will also satisfy a healthy appetite! Food and service was just right! The casual vibe was welcomed!

This is in a nicer neighborhood full of high-end stores and has a great vibe. I was here with a large group and the food and service were middle of the road and hence the 3 star. Chicago typically has great food and perhaps my expectations were too high.

Such a cute spotWhat I ate: - Wagyu pigs in a blanket: ok who doesn't like a little mini sausage wrapped up in dough? These were nice little bites that came with mustard- Pepperoni pizza: This was more Detroit style pan pizza and pretty tasty. Was is the best pizza I've ever had? No, but come on - it's pizza!!!- Hot fudge sundae: I never order ice cream, but for some reason in my wine buzz this sounded so tasty. The fudge was nice and chocolatey. This sundae was probably enough for 4 peoplePros:- Easy to grab a rez a few hours prior. Our party shrank from a 4 top to 2 and they kindly accommodated and didn't give us any attitude about it- Staff were all super friendly - hostess, server, manager. Very cheerful and friendly. I could tell they were busy but the server made the time to make small talk with us- Patio: We were visiting from LA and were expecting cold weather all weekend, but we must have brought that balmy LA weather with us. The night was a sweet spring night, and it was perfect sitting on the patio enjoying the night. Nice to people watch. Honestly I preferred this to the inside, which seemed to be on the loud side- Menu was American classics and bar food. They definitely had some Gibson menu itemsCons:- It must have been a busy night, the bathroom wasn't as clean. They even ran out of paper towels and had stocked with napkins instead. Is this the end of the world - absolutely not, but just something I noticedWould I come again? Yes, definitely the next time I'm visiting!

10/3/2021--Located in the Viagra Triangle, this place is where you want to be for Sunday brunch. Crowded, but fun and filled with good vibes and cool people. The staff is attentive even on a busy day. The drinks are refreshing. Food is brought out fresh, hot, and in a timely manner. I honestly got lost in how good the food was that I didn't take pictures of everything I had. Guess that means I have to go back again, especially since I was eating low carb. Parking is metered and can be a nightmare in this area. Valet is available in front of Gibsons. Reservations are highly recommended.P.S. other items I tried, not pictured, smoked chicken wings and turkey burger on lettuce. Everything was delicious!

I stayed at the hotel across the street and their restaurant was under construction, Luxbar was offering 10% off bills as a compromise.During my stay, I went to Luxbar twice and both experiences were great. The first time I went for dinner with a group of 5. We really appreciated the upstairs seating as the noise level was significantly lower upstairs. Our waiter could have been better as it seemed like he didn't come around that often and it took quite some time for us to be able to order drinks. We put in an order for an app and before we could also order drinks he was walking away, and someone else brought our appetizer back out. However the food was phenomenal! Highly recommend the Steak Frites, the Buffalo chicken salad, or the Lux Club.If it's on the menu as the sandwich of the month, I would highly recommend the Chicken Caprese Sandwich! The second visit was just for drinks and appetizers and the service was phenomenal and the drinks were amazing! Highly recommend the No lux given!

Alycia is very helpful and kind the food was also very good and fresh I would definitely eat here again,food also came fast, very good service