It was a team happy hour so we tried a lot. Truffle fries, brussel sprouts and guacamole were a table fav The warm pretzels with the pub cheese wasn't my fav. I had the apple bbq fried chicken which was pretty good. The fries I had were kind of burnt The ketchup was Heinz tho! Team said the espresso martinis were good Amaretto sour with the egg white wasn't good unfortunately The luxbar snickers pie was also really good (highly recommend for a group dessert) read more

LUXBAR - Snickers pie - Bars Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Beautiful Patio, but the Food and Service Fell Short Karl and I stopped by LUXBAR for a little date night and decided to take advantage of the beautiful Chicago weather by dining on the patio. The outdoor seating was lovely and made for a relaxing afternoon in the Gold Coast! I started with the "Doesn't Guava Clue" mocktail, and it was absolutely delicious! Easily one of the highlights of my visit. Unfortunately, the food didn't quite live up to the atmosphere. We started with the sweet chili fried calamari, which was disappointingly dry and lacked the flavor I was hoping for. Definitely not something I'd order again. For our entrées, we went with the steak frites. While the fries were delicious, the steak portion was surprisingly small. Granted, at $22, I wasn't expecting an enormous steak, but I still walked away feeling a little underwhelmed by the serving size. The service was another disappointing aspect of our visit. It was slow and lacked the attentiveness that can really elevate a dining experience, especially when you're out enjoying a date night. Overall, LUXBAR has a lovely patio that's perfect for enjoying a beautiful Chicago day, and I'd happily order that mocktail again! However, between the underwhelming food and lackluster service, the experience didn't quite hit the mark for us. A nice setting, but unfortunately not a particularly memorable meal. read more

I see this place packed ALL the time so I've been curious and wanted to try it and frankly I don't feel the need to go back. The service was good and our server was great and on top of it, even fixing our wobbly table for us without us asking. But the food was just very basic. The lux royale burger came with SO much ketchup that I couldn't taste anything else and the fries were soggy, very disappointing. The salad was fine but nothing special and everything is pricey for what it is. Not really sure why it's so busy all the time. Is it the location? Did I order the wrong things? read more

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Lux Bar was such a fun experience, especially with a big group! The food was absolutely amazing, and the atmosphere was beyond fun. There was such a lively energy throughout the night, but what really stood out to me was the beautiful Parisian feel--it honestly felt like we were dining at a charming little restaurant in Paris. Great food, great atmosphere, and such a fun place to enjoy with a group. I'd definitely come back! read more

LUXBAR - My big group - Bars Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

We had reservations for 1015 on a Saturday night and showed up a tid bit late but our table was still being held for us. We sat inside and that was a huge mistake as our table was near the bar, which had a ton of loud people drinking. We had to shout at each other to be heard. We really should have sat outside because it was way nicer. The drink I had was fine but pricey. The server did a great job, despite how busy it was in there. And we ended up staying until they turned on the lights at midnight. read more

Really enjoyed our "girl lunch" here - rosé & truffle fries were outstanding! Buffalo chicken salad & French onion soup were good as well. Patio has a beautiful ambiance, however we weren't able to sit outside due to the bees (attracted to all the beautiful flowers). read more

LUXBAR - Espresso Martini & Brut Rosé - Bars Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Such an amazing spot! We left the 360 experience (mind blowing views, btw!), and found LUXBAR was within walking distance. We were so happy we stumbled upon this awesome place! We were able to sit outside in the shade, and the weather was absolutely perfect. The service was so fast, and the food and drinks were out within 10 mins of ordering. We had the steak frites and the tuna appetizer.. both were so fresh and delicious! We highly recommend trying LUXBAR out! read more

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RUN DON'T WALK TO GET THE TUNA MELT!!!!! Lux bar - if you're reading this please keep the tuna melt on the menu permanently. It's been the sandwich of the month for the last two months and I am so sad it's going away soon. Truly one of the best sandwiches I've had and definitely the best tuna melt I've had. Regardless if you make it to Lux Bar before the end of the month, this is one of my favorite spots ever and you can't go wrong with ordering!! They have the best cocktails too - my favorite is the skinny spicy margarita & their espresso martini is amazing too. read more

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The decor is cool, however it was SO loud inside. One of the loudest restaurants I've been in in a long time. Walking outside after dinner was a breath of fresh air, extremely noticeable right when you walk in how loud it was. I did not like my drink at all, it tasted like cough syrup lol! Did not even finish it. My friend loved the Moscow mule. They have a whole separate gluten free menu which is awesome! Food was good!! Steak frites was delicious. They split the Buffalo chicken salad into two bowls for us! I do wish I asked for them to chop the salad when I ordered. This is my one friends favorite bar! I don't think I would return but maybe some day read more

LUXBAR - Buffalo chicken salad (half of it) grilled gluten free - Bars Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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I heard this place was so overhyped but I had such an awesome time here. Alex Trannon was so funny and awesome - we had some mutual friends which was fun. I got the crab cakes which were AMAZE. They make a good martini - 8/10 read more

We are visiting Chicago and found the restaurant- bar on line as it was the closest to our hotel. The place seemed on line to have a good ambiance. We ordered the sliders and guac with chips. The appetizers were good and mules were amazing. My only complaint is that the place was extremely loud. It was so loud we couldn't enjoy our drinks and appetizers on a Monday night. read more

LUXBAR - Our luxbar mules. - Bars Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I've been here 3 times now, so it's time for me to review! Luxbar is a very convenient place to eat if you're in Gold Coast. It's in an area with a bunch of restaurants, but I always find myself coming here. It's your standard American menu with steak, burgers, sandwiches, and salads. I got the Lux burger with cheese and bacon. Honestly, the bacon was way overcooked, crunchy, and hard to eat, but I can't say it ruined the meal. I asked for a Sprite, but I'm 99% sure it was Sierra Mist/Starry or Sprite Zero or something. I know it wasn't Sprite, though. It wasn't good. I went on New Year's Eve, and it was decorated so nicely! Lux already has a beautiful restaurant, but the balloons they had all around downstairs and upstairs were really cute. We were given the option to sit downstairs where there was more action, or upstairs where it was a bit quieter, which I appreciated. Our server was very kind and nice. I really liked her vibe, and I wish I remembered her name to give her a shoutout here. Of course, I'd recommend coming here. Despite the small hiccups, I do still find Luxbar to be a pretty good restaurant. read more

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Overall just OK. Surprised to find this kind of food in this area: mainly burgers and sandwiches. Chicken fingers appetizer was delicious. Steak frites was from Gibson's but not spectacular. I liked that they can do half orders. read more

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Stopped in for lunch and it was great! We sat inside in a booth. Service was great. The pretzels are the move here, love that they are not loaded with salt. TY! I had the California salad with salmon and it was so good and fresh. Hubbs had the burger and said it was great. Solid place ! read more

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First time here and it was a wonderful experience! Sophie was my server, and she had great recommendations on food and drinks. Sat on the patio and the vibes were perfect. 10/10 will come back! read more

It was just a Monday and it was surprisingly busy but similar to other places around Gold Coast, you can seat yourself as well. This was perfect ending to our birthday happy hour crawl. The drinks were so good, we got their buzz worthy which has a hint of sweetness which was from the honey and it was good. The drinks can be a little strong. We also got their truffle fries but I thought there were too many tiny pieces rather than bigger strands of truffle fries. The wagyu pig blanket just tasted like a regular hot dog wrapped in a pastry so nothing special here. But overall the experience was so nice. And they also do a little cute birthday ice cream sundae. The fudge is made in house as we asked one of the waiter and it was absolutely so delicious! read more

Service was on point, attentive without being pushy. Steaks were market price, so no complaints there, but everything else on the menu felt overpriced for what we got. Kept thinking Gibson's would've been the better call for marginally more money. Not a bad night out, just not one I'd rush back for. read more

Great service!!! Very attentive. Steak frites deal is great and affordable in this economy. Lots of tvs to watch sports. Does take a while to get seated on a walk in sometimes but the area is super walkable with shops and gelato around the corner. read more

Went here for brunch after church and it was really good. We had the kale pizza and kale and avocado salad very very good. I also had a drink, but I can't remember the name of it. Our server was very kind and attentive. It was very cozy as we sat by the upstairs window watching everyone go about their day is very nice and cozy inside as the day was chilly. The vibe here is friends gathering for brunch read more

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What can I say about Luxbar that hasnt been already said?! Its definitely a gem in the area an of course a staple. Patio is always full and the inside is usually packed. The Lux Royale burger is very good and it always nice to wash it down with Luxbar Old Fashioned. Came by for brunch recently and had a really good meal. Karla was our server and was really good. I got the Country Corned Beef hash and it was very good! Three Eggs over medium, hash browns, caramelized onions and mustard makes for a good dish! I got an english muffin also as you can choose a toast with the dish. Washed it all down with the Corpse Reviver which is a fantastic gin cocktail that includes lillet blanc, lemon and absinthe. One of my favorite places in the area...always a good time and good meal. read more

LUXBAR - Country Corned Beef Hash - Bars Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I've been to Luxbar multiple times, its a good spot to get drinks / some bites. I went for lunch Sunday with some friends, the server took a while to make his rounds before he got back to us. Once our food was ready, the food runner set it out next to both doors. The food runner just left it there for almost 10 minutes until we called our waiter over to ask if it was our food that was sitting there. People were walking in and out, waiting for their tables, and exiting the building. All within inches of the food. Kinda gross, but honestly the food here is pretty solid but nothing amazing overall. It's more of a spot for ambiance. read more

LUXBAR - Our food that was left by the door for almost 10 minutes - Bars Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Great atmosphere. Sat at the bar. Truffle fries ordered. The food menu is vast. The bar tender had attentive service. read more

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The ambiance at LuxBar is nice, being part of the Gibson's, Hugo Frog's family. It was a Tuesday night with about 1/2 the tables filled. We were told it was a 45 min wait but could wait in the bar. The service at the bar was slow but we were hungry so placed our order and remained at the bar, We ordered a turkey burger and a hamburger with sides. Both were luke warm, buns were stale and the burger was well done (asked for medium). Highlight was the old fashion. As we left we noticed most tables were not filled. Would not recommend. read more

Highly recommend this place for brunch. Pro tip - make a reservation, this place is busy. The vibe is low key and local, the menu is short but there is something for everyone. The drink menu is fun. I had a Bloody Mary with the Miller High Life pony sized beer add on - really Fun and well made. The French omelette was perfect, the right amount of food so you feel like going to sleep after brunch. All the flavors are fresh and the service is good. read more

LUXBAR - French Omelette - Bars Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Came here Saturday day, vibes are so cute, and out waitress was sweet! I got a bloody, this was not good. Very watery/not much flavor. For lunch I got the French onion soup and the Reuben. The soup was great. The Reuben was very dry, could have used more sauce and flavor! I think this spot is popular for vibes and apps! For a good meal it was a miss. read more

LUXBAR - French onion soup - Bars Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Came here for restaurant week, and what a beautiful interior. They have so much seating with two levels and amazing booths that are so comfortable. The service was so amazing and accommodating as well. The food, however, was not the best. The best things I tried was the tuna taco and the apple crumble. Everything else lacked flavor and the steak was improperly made based on how it was requested. For a restaurant week deal, it was not bad, but the flavors definitely lacked for such a gorgeous environment. read more

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We've been passing by Luxbar for years and decided to give it a try as we always see people dining here. The first floor has a lot of tables but there isn't much space between so it is a bit cramped. The bathroom is on the second floor with some additional tables. We ordered: - Handmade Guacamole - Buffalo Chicken Salad - Baby Back Ribs (half) We really enjoyed the guacamole, but the other two were just okay. They weren't bad, but had higher expectations. The waitress was very nice, I guess not enough chicken was ready for the salad when the ribs were ready, so they made quite a bit more and brought it out pretty quickly. Overall the place is pretty cool, but the food was a bit lacking comparatively. read more

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My wife and I decided to take a day off and do a self care day. We had massages scheduled for late afternoon, so we decided to check out Luxbar for lunch which was right around the corner. Let me start by saying the staff provided wonderful service. The food on the other hand did not stand out in the slightest. We ordered wings, calamari, salad and brussel sprouts. It was all just okay, nothing was memorable. Take this information as you may. If you're a person that eats to live come check it out. If you live to eat though.... It is just another data point to add to my hypothesis that Gold Coast has very limited amazing food options. It's more of a place to eat when you're to get deals done. read more

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The place is SO loud, so if you want a quieter area ask be be seated upstairs. Drinks were ok ( my glass of wine was delicious) but the cocktails not so much. Also the size of the ice cube takes about 90% of the size of the glass so the drink is basically nothing. Appetizer flavors were good ( but not outstanding) BUT the steak was PERFECT!!! So only for that alone we could go back for sure ( but the fries were basically impossible to eat) Desserts were ok as well Service was a bit slow but host for example was super attentive, waiter was nice too read more

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This place was really cute. It's also a seat yourself except those that are reserved. I really loved the service here and rhe food was alright. We got their truffle fries and wagyu pig which was alright. It was just a regular hot dog wrapped in a pastry. The drinks were good and strong. We got their buzz worthy drink which has a hint of honey to it. read more

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Was in Chicago for a girls trip and we made reservations for LUXBAR on the Saturday mistakenly instead of Friday, but we called them and they were still able to accommodate us and moved it to Friday! The restaurant was very bustling with people, I would not recommend if you are looking for quiet bite/dinner, but if you're looking for a fun night out this is definitely the place! The cocktails were truly amazing and our server was extremely attentive- props to their staff especially with how busy they were. He saw us looking around the room (for a restroom) and immediately came over to see what was up! The hummus was so good, and so were the pretzels. Everyone loved their meal- I got the steak frites and they were delicious, and came at a great price! I would love to come back with friends for a girls night out. read more

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We came here for dinner on a Saturday evening around 6:15. We were seated in the back. Inside it was loud and I felt like everyone had to yell a little to hear each other. The menu has a variety of sandwiches, salads, and pizzas, We started with the Wagyu Pigs in a Blanket and Sweet chili Fried calamari to share with the table. The pigs in a blanket were good. I don't love calamari but i liked the peppers and the sauce that came with it was very good. I then ordered the Lux Club. Ordering was a little hard because our waitress could not hear very well and she didn't understand any questions that we asked. The club was okay, it was very large and filling but I thought it was a little bland. I asked for it to be warmed and then they forgot and it took about 15 minutes to come out after everyone else's food came out. I wish I ordered a salad because my friend ordered one and it looked very good. Overall the portions were very large and I thought the prices were great for what we got. read more

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The first two times I visited in 2022, I had an excellent experience--the food and service were outstanding. The bagel and lox, grilled cheese with tomato soup, and hummus platter were all fantastic. However, my recent visit in 2025 was more mediocre. My Bloody Mary was subpar, and my salad was just okay. I had ordered a Cobb salad with salmon instead of chicken, but received both salmon and chicken, despite explaining to the server that I do not eat chicken. Despite these issues, the atmosphere remains enjoyable, and I still love the vibe inside. read more

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This was a really nice date at LuxBar for restaurant week 2025. This was my second time coming to this establishment. The first time that I came I only had a cocktail and it was during the early evening. On this occasion, the restaurant was packed. Originally, we had a reservation for the following evening, but because we were already out and about, we decided to see if we could do a walk-in on a Thursday evening. We were in luck, the place was packed, but as soon as we walked in a table had just cleared. The hostess was able to cancel our reservation for the following night and promptly seated us. The atmosphere was really electrifying at this restaurant on a Thursday evening. We were served by Alicia who was really sweet and very informative. Alicia was really good at making sure our drinks stayed cold and plentiful. Alicia also was good at making recommendations for the build your own Manhattan menu. It was restaurant week so we did order off the prefix menu. For appetizers we got the guacamole which was really fresh and then also the sliders. The guacamole was really good, but the sliders were just OK. They actually looked pathetic but tasted decent. There were no toppings for the sliders so we just use the guacamole. For our second course, we both got the steak which come with french fries because they were out of the ribs which I was looking forward to. However, there's always next time. During our meal, we did enjoy cocktails to include a spicy strawberry. My Margarita and my husband had a neat Manhattan for spirits. We also indulged in some of their complementary bread and the butter was very fresh. We ended our evening with getting our desserts to go because our parking was almost up and I didn't want to re-up. When we got home, we did enjoy the skillet cookie and ice cream and it was a nice completion to our evening. All in all this was a really successful restaurant week dinner service very good value for the price point. I would return to eat here. read more

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Absolutely delicious. Great menu with lots of options. Definitely something for everyone. I got French onion soup and it was incredible. I also got the royale burger and added egg. It was delicious but super messy. Their fries and thin and crispy. Decent prices for the area and quality. Service was amazing. Ambiance was nice. Definitely want to come back to explore the menu more. read more

LUXBAR - French onion soup - Bars Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

We went on Saturdays night. Inside was incredibly loud so we decided to eat outside despite the rain as our table had a decent umbrella. Au first the service was good but it declined throughout the meal. First we tried to order 2 poor boys. Server came back and said there was only one poor boy bun left. OK one of us changed their order. Food arrived and the one poor boy was on a burger bun. To their credit they comped it. However the service became very frazzled as the night went on. We had good things about the burger but found it dry and tasteless. The chicken sanwhich was also meh. The fries were good. read more

I've been to LUXBAR on several occasions for dinner and have always loved it so I was super excited to try it for brunch this past weekend! This area of the Gold Coast was extremely busy and we arrived on a Saturday around 10 AM which felt like peak brunch times. However, we were able to get a table for two outside and only wait about five minutes. They do a really great job at making sure to seat people in shaded areas on really hot days which I definitely appreciated. The service from the hostess to our waitress was absolutely top-notch and felt very attentive without hovering. This is one of the more affordable Gibsons restaurants in the immediate area but that does not mean it skimps on quality. I had a vegetable omelette with a side of turkey sausage and fruit, and my husband had steak and eggs. We both got a non-alcoholic beverage with ours and in total our bill came out to around $50 which is truly not bad for this area of the city. The food was so delicious and their hash browns are obviously freshly grated potatoes and were so flavorful. We would absolutely come back to brunch in a heartbeat! read more

LUXBAR - Bars Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

This place never disappoints. Came here with a group of friends and they all had a great time. They make a smooth Old Fashioned. High quality food. Definitely recommend. read more

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Great place for lunch. I like the chicken soup, although this time it was a little too salty. The classic burger is quite a meal and the grilled cheese with the dipping tomato jam is tasty. Nice service and dining space. Make reservations because it can get busy! read more

Luxbar is a go to Gold Coast spot for lunch, happy hour or dinner, and in the summer it is delightful to do their sidewalk seating and people watch! My favorite item here is their buffalo chicken salad- a fan favorite! I recommend asking them to toss the dressing in the salad before they bring it out to you. They also have tasty sandwiches and burgers, and I like to share the fries with friends. The service is always pretty solid, and the ambiance is lively! I will say I think their prices are a bit overpriced, but nothing surprising given the neighborhood it's in and the restaurant competitors surrounding them. read more