Luxbar

This is the upscale Cheers in the city of Chicago. Everyone knows everyone and it has a family vibe to the place. The drinks are fantastic and the pours are good. Food is very good, and easy to share!

Nice place to meet up with friends, i am just not a fan of their food. Waiter’s are all over the place and extremely distracted. I felt like all employees were lost and no one had focus. It was one mistake after the other. Wouldn’t go here again.

My boyfriend and I have stumbled in here for brunch a couple of times while out and about on Saturday mornings. The food is great, and prices reasonable. We’re bar people so that’s where we belly up to, and we never have an issue finding two stools together upon entering. Service is always impeccable, your water glass will never be empty and the bartenders are classy and know what they are doing. Definitely a great go-​to option in the Gold Coast.

Stopped in for dinner after work and were greeted by a more than friendly staff. Started with a couple of Moscow Mules that proved to be AMAZEballs, followed by a spicy calamari that was great on the taste buds. Our dinner entrées were plentiful and the dessert was ginormous! Couldn’t have had a better dining experience. LUX definitely brought out the LUXurios treatment!

We had an absolutely fantastic brunch at Luxbar. It’s highly recommended you make a reservation for brunch cause it get’s packed. Then again, everything on Rush street seems crowded regardless of time of the day. I opted for the eggs benedict, which was amazing. Others in the group got the hash, steak and eggs, and calamari.
Bloody mary’s and service were spot on.

A place with a well-​made Moscow Mule has a piece of my heart. I went with the classic grilled cheese and tomato soup which was a perfect fit for a cold Chicago day. We were stuck in a corner table that was a bit squeezy, but we made it work. Our server was friendly and very attentive which led me to try the Moscow Mule which I will not forget.
If I would go back I would try the Lux Club, a massive club sandwich + avocado and their homemade chips.

Went to Luxbar for brunch last Sunday. It was crowded but we got a table in about 15 minutes. Our server was very attentive and the food was great. I got a burger and my friend got a chicken sandwich. Both were awesome. I got the delux burger and it had some incredibly delicious bacon jam. It was one of the best burgers I’ve had in a while. The homemade bun was fantastic.
The only reason I’m giving 3 instead of 5 stars is the burger came slathered in mayo and this was absolutely not listed on the menu. Mayo is the ultimate dealbreaker for me and it makes me irrationally angry when restaurants don’t list it and then put it on your food anyways. Why not either clearly list it on the menu or serve it on the side? I know I’m not the only person who doesn’t like mayo. Personal pet peeve, but it gets me very riled up. I had to send my burger back and wait on another. A waste of food and everyone’s time that could be avoided if the menu accurately described the dish’s preparation.

My wife and I stumbled upon this place in Chicago while going to breakfast. Prices were reasonable, food was good and service was great. Nice atmosphere with a fireplace and low noise volume.
This has been added as a must go place when we visit Chicago.

This is one of those well staffed… nice looking establishments that seems like they are trained to churn things out like clockwork getting people in and out. Ya know what I’m talking about you haven’t even looked at your menu and your waitress comes over twice in 3 minutes while you are conversing and asks if you are ready to order. Anyway with that said its a fine place in the neighborhood. Not so fitting of its name LUXbar… more like a family or everyday kind of place you go for a sandwich or a salad. Portions are large and quality is good. Nothing spectacular but defiantly worthy of a meal if your in the area.

This is my second time at LuxBar, and I feel this review is necessary to write, because the food and the service are both impeccable. Both times I’ve sat at the bar the same dude bartenders have been here. I believe Gunner and Gus are their names, are both are absolutely phenomenal! They are so attentive, I legit feel like a princess every time I’m there.
Not only is the service amazing, so is the drinks and food. Highly recommend trying the Last Word 1921! It has Chartreuse in it, which is the dominant flavor of the cocktail, ridiculously tasty and strong!
Got the crab cake and tuna poke. Both delish! I love everything about this place, and will be back!

Upon entering this regal restaurant adorned in ceiling to floor polished wood; your greeted by a friendly hostess. Seats next to the window provide great people watching, however I arrived at 7:30 on a Monday night & by 8:30pm the place was packed. On weekends I can see how crowded this place can get. The noise level is high, talking drowns out the noise of soft lounge music.
I ordered a cup of chicken noodle soup, it arrived piping hot with no shortage of chicken or veggies, packed, great tasting firm veggies with marinated chicken
I ordered an entrée salad with arugula, pine nuts, quinoa, light Brie cheese, tomatoes topped with filet mignon, which was perfectly seasoned, in three large chunks, close to 8oz, great price value
The service is average at best, if your talking to friends or enjoying the games on the tv’s you won’t notice. Park in a lot, street parking is very limited
Great marble bathrooms, huge floor to ceiling mirrors, pretty clean

I just came here for their 10 for 10 anniversary deal. Although I really enjoyed the ambiance, the food here was mixed: The popcorn shrimp was pretty good, solid 3.5÷4 stars (simple seasoning and not too greasy, additional seasoning and some lemon would have make this a solid 5 star dish), however my friend had the steak and potatoes (i tasted the potatoes, they were bland and tasted fake, though I’m not sure they were. it was weird) and the steak looked over cooked, and she said it was not very good. I would give it a go again, however maybe just for apps.

I have dined in and ordered food for take out at Lumbar and I have had nothing but positive experiences. The service, food and ambiance all make Lumbar worthy of 5 stars.
The sweet chili fried calamari is a really good appetizer. The calamari pieces are really big and the sweet chili sauce is the perfect combination of sweet and spicy.
The classic cobb salad is really good and the rotisserie chicken they use gives the salad a little twist from what I have usually thought of as a «classic» cobb. I may be partial to this salad because I love Cobb salads in general!
The crab cake entrée is really good, however it may not be enough food to warrant an entire, especially without an appetizer or added side. The dish consists of 1, very large and thick crab cake, with a slaw on the side. I aded saluted spinach as an additional side dish and between the two, I was full and satisfied.
Clearly, I recommend trying lumbar! They also have a nice drink menu and would be a great place to just grab drinks and appetizers!

Hands down one of my favorite outdoor dining restaurants. The food is always on point, fresh and absolutely delicious. The service is great and the moscow mules are to die for!
Food Suggestions:
Crab cakes, Lux Club, Tuna tartar (the portion could be bigger but it’s one of my fave’s), cobb salad (and they make half portion) and mashed potatoes.

I was pleasantly surprised by this place.
I had the gourmet burger (Havarti cheese, arugula, jalapeño relish, bourbon bacon jam) with truffle fries, and it’s one of the best burgers I’ve had in recent memory. Perfectly cooked, lots of great toppings. A little messy, but that’s how you know it’s good. The truffle fries are divine and definitely worth the extra couple bucks.
Our waiter was really nice and was making non-​cheesy jokes and conversation. I do have a complaint about the patio though: there are way too many table and chairs in such a small area. It was hard to maneuver into our seats, and we constantly felt in the way of food runners and other patrons. That aside, I would definitely come back if I found myself in the neighborhood. Good people watching!

We went for late night drinks. Scotch and Whiskey list is extensive. Ask for the larger list if you want to open up your wallet for a generous 2.5 oz. pour of the finer scotches and whiskey’s out there. Their Moscow mule is probably one of the best out there.
Atmosphere on a Saturday is great. It is quite busy and the crowd is a mix of younger to middle age. Servers are attentive and the manager seems to know his whiskey as well so that was helpful and encouraging. Nothing worse than a place with a great top shelf and no one that knows it. They did!
Not sure about food as we did not have much but overall a fun and delightful experience.

Luxbar has the BEST Moscow Mules in Chicago. A manager recently told me they served 18,000 mules last year, and I believe it.
The menu is diverse and everything I’ve tried is well prepared. They used to have more small plate options, but recently changed the menu (wish they’d bring that back).
A good option if you’re in the Gold Coast and looking for a casual restaurant with a diverse menu and fun bar.

Came here for a weekend brunch and was not disappointed. We sat outside along the sidewalk and had a great overall experience. The service was prompt and they were very accommodating of our group having three children ages 3 – 8. The prices were reasonable given the location in Gold Coast. I had the luxbar skillet which was okay, but not quite as good as I had hoped. Others had the pancakes, an omelet, and the salmon dish. All thought the food overall was good, just not the «oh my, we have to come back» type of good that can be found elsewhere in the city. On a sunny day, the sidewalk seating is hard to beat though.

We considered LUXBAR for our wedding and found it to be satisfactory on every point.
Communication with their event coordinator Jaz was professional and responsive. I emailed her with questions and she replied the same day with clear answers. I called her about an impromptu visit and she was available. She did not pressure us in any way, shape, or form.
The event space was above the LUXBAR restaurant and was divided into two sections by a bar in the middle. There was a fireplace and tall windows that opened out to a small balcony. If we didn’t like the furniture they would swap it with something else from another Gibson Group restaurant. They could comfortably accommodate 80 guests on each side of the space allowing us to have a ceremony on one side, switch to the other side for cocktails, then back again for a seated dinner, and move on to dancing.
An open bar, passed hors d’oeuvres, and a seated two course dinner for 80 guests including tax and gratuity would cost us $ 12,500 on a summer Saturday evening. Our guests would have a choice of five entrees. The staff would take care of set up and clean up. If we had decorations they would arrange them for us also. We would have to bring our own dessert or pay more for theirs.
We enjoyed dinner at LUXBAR in the restaurant to see if we liked the food. We had Steak Frites and a Birkshire Pork Chop (pictured). Both were seasoned and cook PERFECTLY. The meat could be easily chewed without being too soft. The sauces did not overpower the natural flavors of the meat. I am having a hard time recalling if I’ve ever had better cooked meat — especially without any direction to the chef. My props to Chef Michael!
The fries with the steak were narrowly cut and fried crispy and seasoned. They reminded me of shoestring fries. Even though we were not impressed by the fries we couldn’t stop eating them!
We finished with a Seasonal Cherry Pie. We loved the crumbly crust and the locally sourced vanilla ice-​cream. Beyond that, the pie was satisfying.
We enjoyed two of the Build Your Own Manhattan and were delighted that they had high quality options including hand-​cut ice. I also had an adult hot chocolate (Jalisco Hot Cocoa) sprinkled with paprika (delicious) followed by the Eventide. The Eventide was surprisingly ah-​mazing. It mixed my favorite beer (Left Hand Milk Stout) with Few whiskey among other components. It was smooth, mature, delicately sweet, and creamy. I had two of them!
Dinner, dessert, and all of our drinks cost about $ 150.
The service at LUXBAR was incredibly professional. The servers wore black slacks, white shirts, and black ties (even the ladies). They are well accustomed to satisfying the demanding whims of wealthy local seniors and then switching to the unpredictability of tourists. They are smiling professionals who are able to deliver a consistent experience across the board.

The girlfriends and I came for our annual Christmas outing. Honestly, we came across the site on OpenTable and, unlike many restaurants in Chicago on a Monday, they were open. SOOO glad we chose them! The menu is simple, but what they do is great! We got there at 11 for an early lunch, and we were able to choose anyplace in the dining area. We sat by the fireplace, which on a Chicago winter afternoon, is a great place to hang out! The servers always made sure that our water glasses were full, which is always a sign of a great restaurant with great service!
We started off with drinks, and I had the El Diabolo, a tequila based drink with ginger beer and cream de casis. It was definitely different… a little bitter but it was good! Between the four of our, we shared two appetizers. One friend and I had the tuna tartare, which really hit the spot! The tuna was very fresh, lightly mayoed and served with a good helping of fresh home chips. I really appreciated that there was more than enough chips for the amount of tartare that was there. The other two had the appetizer mac and cheese. Not the best mac and cheese I’ve had, but it was definitely good and tasty!
Honestly, what drew me in when deciding on coming to the Luxbar was the filet and lobster sliders! It was even better that I found out when we arrived that they had a slider combo with two sliders and a side salad or soup! I also really wanted to try the King Crab bisque, so problem solved! The sliders were… simply…to die for! The fillets were cooked to a perfect medium rare, which is pretty difficult for the size of the meat! There was also a very large piece of lobster tail on top of the two fillets. Just perfect! The bisque itself was also amazing! Very rich and creamy, however not huge pieces of crab. The flavor of crab within the soup, however, was amazing!
Service was on par, with the waiter showing the perfect amount of attention and not hovering at all. We also never had to ask for a waiter when we needed it! I was a little nervous with the size of the table for four (on the small side), but they cleared plates away very quickly to make sure that everything fit on the table and that we didn’t feel crowded.
Since we came right when they opened, we had no problem getting a seat, but by the time we left, the restaurant was full, so I’d definitely suggest a reservation if you’re planning ahead.
Great service… great food… we’ll definitely be back!